Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 28th February 2017
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to please outline how many Part 5 homes will be coming into Council stock as a result of developments that are taken place and planning this year in the Lucan area, and outline the allocation procedures for these?"
"To ask for a specific report on applications for housing in the Lucan Electoral Area and to include in the report the demand for one, two and three bed units."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated timescale since last months reply in relation to progress on the Lucan swimming pool project as well as consultation/briefing meetings with stakeholder groups as mentioned several times previously?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update and timeline for the Lucan Swimming Pool project, along with latest drawings; and for a specific update on my request at the November meeting of this Committee for a consultation meeting with members of the #Pool4Lucan Campaign?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on engagement with Scouting Ireland and the 180th Lucan Scouts in relation to the planned redevelopment of The Bush Centre?
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the swimming pool for Lucan and what are the plans to meet with representatives of the Pool campaign as agreed by this council?"
"Could the Chief Executive confirm what is the total amount spent to date on design costs towards the Lucan swimming pool from the agreed €450,000 allocated to this project?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"Following the success of the many stakeholders meetings which took place in relation to Adamstown Sports/Community hall which resulted in the formation of Adamstown Input Group along with the various school community group, both now representing the residents and school community. This committee asks the Chief Executive to make plans for setting up of a new “Management Committee” for the Sports & Community hall similar to the ones already in place. This would allow for the community to make plans alongside the construction/building works of the hall."
"That this area committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange a site meeting with Lucan Tidy Towns to discuss projects the Tidy Town would like to do this year and next. We also would like a report at the next area committee meeting to discuss the report and the councils plan to tackle the work in partnership with the tidy towns."
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to facilitate a comprehensive and widespread public consultation on planned NTA-funded proposals for both Grangecastle Road/Woodies junction and Newcastle Road?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a further update on the examination of measures to address traffic delays on Esker Road approaching the Newcastle Road signalised junctions as raised at the December 2016 and February 2017 meetings; including the proposal in the report on the question at the February meeting in relation to “an investigation of possible alternate methods of control?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated report on the village improvement scheme in Lucan village has the design for the village and for the weir been finalised and what is the timeframe for this work to take place?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the number and location of all pedestrian crossings agreed to be installed by this area committee in the past 24 months and report on the installation of those pedestrian crossings?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to clarify if the area located outside of the Eircom exchange building on Esker Lane (adjacent to Anley Court estate) is in the charge of South Dublin County Council and if so to ensure that the area is properly marked to prevent cars being improperly parked in the area?"
"To ask for an update on the installation of the 3.5T restriction on the Oval/Wheatfield Road, the promised upgrading of related signage and if there has been a response from An Gard Siochana re the reduction of the restriction on Kennelsfort Road from 7.5T to 3?"
"To ask the Chief Executive arrange a meeting with local stakeholders to begin the process of phase two of the Palmerstown Village renewal?"
Headed Items
ROAD SAFETY AT DODSBORO ROAD
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to further examine the school road safety measures outside Adamstown schools on the Newcastle road and consider adding in a pedestrian crossing."
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, on options for traffic management in Palmerstown Village (north of N4), including efficiency of access to the R148, noting the fresh concerns of local residents regarding the impact of the likely development of the former V Byrne site through either implementation of the current ‘live’ planning permission or any new planning application which may arise."
"That this committee asks the Chief Executive for an update on the opening of the link road between the Paddocks and Adamstown and also to advise if there is a time frame for the proposed Long term Celbridge link road, considering there is no time frame indication given on the CDP plan."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to prioritise low-cost road safety improvements along Lucan Road during 2017 in a bid to improve safe walking and cycling routes to the five schools in the Lucan Road/Chapel Hill area; including examining:
- Provision of improved kerbing and guard-railing (at narrowest footpath locations) along the footpath on the northern side of Lucan Road;
- Improvements to the footpath surface and kerbing in the vicinity of the pedestrian crossing and island at the top of Chapel Hill;
- A more stringent enforcement approach to the parking of vehicles ‘for sale’ on fooptaths along Lucan Road;
- Provision of addition safe drop-off spaces outside St. Mary’s Boy NS so as to provide an alternative to unsafe parking on footpaths."
"Following the issue I raised in November (51619) and the agreed proposals of road safety measures along the Newcastle road leading into the club house / car park that this committee asks the CE for an update on these measures."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to explain how planning fees are assessed in relation to applications for permission and retention in domestic dwellings that are being constructed for charitable purposes, what leeway or discretion exists in terms of assessing such fees at a reduced rate and/or waiving same, such as in relation to (SD16B/0382) given the circumstances involved; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on this Council's engagement with Fingal County Council (as confirmed by the Director in response to item 6b at the February Council meeting) in relation to an examination of options to protect the landscape character of the River Liffey Valley to the west of Lucan Bridge, including the areas on top of and to either side of the cliff to the rear of Weirview Cottages?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a definite date when the Liffey Valley Monitoring Committee will meet?"
Headed Items
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"Following the increased usage of residents now using the Adamstown train station a number of issues have been identified with the Car Park that exists (see email received on file). This committee asks the Chief Executive to consider examining the existing car park facility at Adamstown train station with a view to relocating it which would ensure the necessary safety measures that are now identified be put in place."
(Email from resident in Paddocks highlighting the issue on file.
“I am writing to you in relation to the parking at Adamstown railway station. I have been a user of this service for a number of years and have parked in the spaces beside the train as opposed to the car park. This is due to a number of factors. 1. The proximity of the car park to the station. 2. The lack of lighting in the area 3. The secluded location of the car park which is out of sight for people parking their cars at the station. There is no line of sight to anyone's vehicle at any time. Could a suggestion be made to use the vacant land for parking directly opposite the station? This would be very beneficial for users and also increase the users of the service from Adamstown to city centre, hopefully taking some pressure off the already over loaded bus service in lucan. I have previously been a user of the luas at the red cow park and ride. This facility works due to its closeness to the actual luas stop itself. It is served and maintained well and all vehicles can be seen from the luas itself.”)
“That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a report, for discussion, on the future viability of the current Liffey Valley Town Centre LAP in light of Bord Pleanala’s decision this month to refuse permission for a major expansion to the Liffey Valley Centre noting the ruling of Bord Pleanala that the proposed development will “have a negative impact on the operation and safety of the strategic road network in the area, in particular the N4 and M50 and important junctions, and on the local road network accessing the site, thereby creating serious traffic congestion, and considers that the proposed development would be premature pending resolution of this matter.”
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, on the latest plans and timeframe for the opening of new roads on the Adamstown SDZ lands."
"Noting the resurfacing work approved for this year on the Mill Lane in Palmerstown and noting the ongoing efforts of the Meithil and Pink Ladies amongst others, that this area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to assist in continuing works to preserve the Mill Lane cemetery in particular stone-masonary required to preserve the archways at the entrance to the cemetery."
"That this Committee expresses its full support for revised plans submitted by St. Thomas NS & Scoil Áine Naofa - Planning File No: SD16A/0299."
Economic Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive:
- To report on any requests from Irish Rail to enter negotiation in relation to the leasing or acquisition of council-owned land adjacent to Kishogue Rail Station for the purposes of formalising, repairing and opening of the car-park and access road to the station;
- To contact Irish Rail with a view to inviting them to urgently enter negotiations for the leasing or disposal of the necessary lands at an affordable albeit reasonable price;
- To write to both the Minister for Transport and the National Transport Authority with a request that they support and fund the leasing or acquisition by Irish Rail of lands from the Council along with provision of funding for necessary repairs works to the car-park and access road."
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No business)
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee, noting the continued success and growth of the "Ruaille Buaille" music festival in partnership with South Dublin County Council, agrees to augment the facilities available to the organisers of the festival including making refreshments such as tea and coffee available and other facilities which might enhance the experience of visitors to the festival."
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive has any response been received from Dublin Bus on the 25a and 25b bus in regard to more busses prior to 9.00am?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the number of residents using the online portal from the Lucan and Palmerston area and to comment of the successfulness since its introduction?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Kishogue Train Station
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this committee asks the Chief Executive to advise on feedback from Dublin Bus following previous requests for the introduction of Bus route along the Outer Ring Road."
"This Area committee write to the management of Tallaght Hospital to ask that every efforts is made to ensure free car parking is provided for cancer patients or a designated family member or carer during their treatment."
"That this Committee calls on the HSE, Minister for Health and Minister of State for Disabilities to make provision for necessary clinical support to allow for the establishment of dedicated Speech-and-Language Therapy Classes in primary schools, including at St, Thomas NS, Esker and Scoil Mhuire, Woodview Heights; and to ensure inclusion of this objective in the next HSE Service Plan."
"That this committee write to the Minister for Education requesting a Speech and Language teacher for Scoil Mhuire in Airlie Heights."
"That the Chief Executive arrange to set up a working group with councillors from Lucan and Celbridge Leixlip Municipal District, South Dublin County Council and Kildare County Council, to discuss issues common to both area's."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a progress report on upgrading mains sewage for three houses listed in Tubber Lane (Ref membersrep 1218451), especially with potential opportunities provided by housing works now commencing in Tubbermaclug nearby, as residents had a phone call from the Council in November but have heard nothing since; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if the Council is responsible for taking down goalposts on green space areas (such as Hillcrest, Beech Park and Oak Court), whether they can be reinstated, and whether such requests come from clubs or residents and what is being done to counterbalance desires by young people in particular for casual kickabouts arranged with friends during term times and in the brighter evenings?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to include tree pruning and removal in Ballydowd Grove in the next whole-estate tree maintenance programme?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated report on the motion below passed by this Committee and ask why this walkthrough has not been closed off by now. (Oct15 - 46423) Lucan ACM?"
("That this committee agrees that the Council should inspect and take action at the unofficial walkthrough between Castle Riada Drive and Moy Glas Lawns as this location is the site of significant anti social behaviour, illegal dumping and dangerous fires. The walk through is on land that is the responsibility of public realm.")
"To ask the Chief Executive to clarify if re planting of trees/hedgerows will take place in Willsbrook Park during the current remedial works being carried out?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the current average lead time for the replacement of trees cut down by tree maintenance crews in Lucan area?"
Headed Items
Report on 2016 Tree Maintenance programme
Proposed Tree Maintenace Programme for 2017, 2018 and 2019
Design for Griffeen Valley Park playground
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to examine the possibility of designing a mapped out running trek within the Griffeen Park and Willsbrook park. The trek can be a mixture of pathway/grass/gravel, etc. Considering the amount of people that are now running and walking these treks would be a fantastic amenity at a low cost to the council and would help more people to be encouraged to take up walking or jogging.
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to engage with An Garda Siochána to ensure the preparation and implementation of an appropriate policing plan for the next scheduled funfair at Griffeen Valley Park."
"That this Committee calls on the management of South Dublin County Council to immediately close off the unofficial access between Hillcrest open space and The Paddocks - as Public Realm has already agreed - on safety and antisocial behaviour grounds, pending a full discussion in the near future involving residents of Hillcrest and The Paddocks around this access or a suitable nearby alternative permeability, subject to final agreement of a plan that would include outlining the steps necessary to make such a link workable without any of the antisocial problems that are currently being reported on a regular basis, and taking into account the future housing development in this part of the Adamstown SDZ and potential expansion of the retail space in Lucan Shopping Centre."
"That the Chief Executive arrange a site meeting with Ballyfermot de la Salle to discuss and agree a work program as agree on this motion below.
| 51604 | Councillor D. O'Brien | Lucan Area Committee | Lucan Area Committee Meeting 29th November 2016 | Motions | 16/11/2016 |
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"That the Chief Executive assist Ballyfermot de La Salle GAA Club who play in Glenaulin park with the upgrades they are trying to get for the club. 1. They are looking for the path that runs behind the Goal at the changing room end to be moved closer to the goal so they can have a training area. 2. They are looking for the licensee agreement with SDCC regarding the lights on the changing room to be changed 3. They are looking to be allowed to put a sign up on the changing rooms" |
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"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, on the progress with respect to plans to provide regional-scale playgrounds at Griffeen Valley Park (replacement) and in Palmerstown."
"That the CHief Executive arrange to install an additional bin along the Ballyowen lane at the Willsbrook road end and if an update can be given on the Litter Policy specifically the "Big Belly" bins as discussed at the SPC."
"That this Committee requests that works to remove problematic trees which are causing damage to footpaths at Ardeevin Drive should take place at the same time as upcoming footpath repair works which have been agreed as part of the 2017 road maintenance programme."
"This committee requests the Chief Executive to examine the possibility of installing electric gates at the park entrance of Griffeen Park on Newcastle road. The location is very busy with the increase in the number of various clubs now using the facilities."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed update on efforts to secure the tidy-up of the gardens at the abandoned and derelict property at No. 4 Abbeywood Close?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That action be taken to prevent horses from roaming on the Newcastle Road as they are a constant source of danger to traffic and local residents and that regular checks be carried out on this road to both remove rubbish that is constantly being dumped there and to prevent dumping."
"That this committee asks the Chief Executive to look into the possibility of piloting dog litter bins throughout the Lucan and Palmerstown area. There is a growing demand for the need of dog bins placed at specific locations, these bins are used widely in parts of the country and would further enhance the area benefiting the community."