Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 15th March, 2017

• Minutes of meeting 15th March 2017

New Works (No Business)

Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members

• H.I. 3(A) Large Applications
• H.I. 3(B) Cllrs Files Requests

Correspondence (No Business)

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of additional car parking spaces on the inner Boot Road and Rockfield Drive detailing the number of proposed new spaces to be delivered , the location of these spaces, and what barriers are preventing these car parking spaces happening." 

• Q 1

New Works (No Business)

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Library News & Events

• HI 7

Application for Arts Grants

Correspondence (No Business)

''In regards to Cyberbullying and children , we ask SDCC to look at what can be done in Libraries in Clondalkin and North Clondalkin (when built) to combat this growing and worrying issue. To ask that a campaign be looked at to deal with this issue that poses a serious threat to many children within our area. This should include all types of Social Media.'' 

• M 1

"Could a report be presented on the issues outlined by me in a representation on behalf of a resident of Tower Road (name and address supplied)  whose property has been impacted by the development of the Round Tower Heritage Centre."

• Q 2

"To ask for an update on requested signage that will show Clondalkin is a Fairtrade town?"

• Q 3

"The gate into the Round Tower site appears very low to me and would be easily climbed, leaving the site open to anti social beahviour.  Is there another section due to be put on top of this gate or what will be done to make the site secure?"

• Q 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this committee, acknowledges Clondalkin as Ireland`s fifty-first Fairtrade town, by providing permanent signage outside the offices of S.D.C.C. in Clondalkin."

"How many people who took part in the job initiation scheme, Gateway within the Council gained full time employment for South Dublin County Council?"

• Q 5

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

• Ack from Min. Coveney
• Corr from Dublin Bus
• Corres from Minister Fitzgerald
• Corres rec from Min. Harris

"That this committee agree the LGBTQ Pride flag is hung outside Clondalkin Civic office for the second anniversary of Marriage Equality on 22nd May and for the week of 19th - 25th June 2017 for Pride17 to show solidarity with all LGBTQ and especially all those struggling with their sexual identity."

• M 3

"April is Autism Awareness Month and this Committee calls on South Dublin County Council to provide a sensory room in its Clondalkin and Tallaght offices for parents of children on the Autism spectrum who have to bring their children to meetings with South Dublin County Council."

• M 4

"That this Committee agrees to write to the management of Tallaght Hospital asking for confirmation on the future of their ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) service, seeking clarity on the operation of the service into the future."

• M 5

"To ask the Chief Executive for a full and proper explanation as to why a burnt out car was left in Moorefield Lawns for over a month since it was burned out circa 14th February?" 

• Q 6

"With the very welcome aproval of €16,000 to develop a dog run in Rathcoole Park, when can we hope to see work start?"

• Q 7

"Can an update report be issued on the Newcastle Playspace.The Renewcastle group are beginning the new year with renewed enthusiasm and are determined that this is the year they make definitive progress on the issue. Could they get an understanding on where they are in this regard , or whether there is any updates before we begin formulating our plans?"

• Q 8

New Works (No Business)

Litter Management Plan

• HI 13

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this committee condemns the disgraceful actions of people who have left horses in poor conditions without food or care in particular fields around our local electoral area and asks the Chief Executive to work in collaboration with charities such as the DSPCA to provide a safe home for as many of these horses as possible."

"This Committee agrees that the Council should establish a Clondalkin Horse Welfare Forum involving SDCC, An Gardaí, My Lovely Horse, Clondalkin Equine Club and others to develop a coordinated approach to promoting horse welfare in the LEA."

• M 7

"That the Chief Executive outlines the protocol for dealing with stray horses on open public spaces."

"Due to the increase in illegal dumping in the Clondalkin LEA and the cessation  of the Gateway Programme, this committee calls on the Council to employ new staff and provide extra resources to the Public Realm section. If the Council have not got the resources to provide these staff then this committee calls for the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to provide these."

• M 9

"There are reports of Japanese Knotweed at the Lexington site on the Monastery Road, Clondalkin.  What is the Council's policy on that invasive plant, and what action has been taken at the Lexington site in relation to it?"

• Q 9

"Can the Council provide a report detailing the amount of staff employed by the Council in the Public Realm section in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017?"

• Q 10

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"In light of the SDCC Corporate Plan and its expressed aim of maximising our natural resources/tourism and community use potential, does SDCC have a position regarding the development and management of the facility that is Corkagh Park Fisheries?  Also the ETB are also wondering what the current position is with the fishing pond in Corkagh Park. (They would be very interested in organising fishing days there if it was stocked.) Also the opportunities for people with a disability to use the facility.  We ask that a full report be brought to the Area committee for discussion."

• M 10

"That the Chief Executive enforces the removal of the 40 foot trees from Monastery Heath into Woodford Lawn."

• M 11

"To ask the Council to provide a report for discussion detailing long term solutions  for Ashwood Estate to stop cars entering the green spaces that surround Ashwood."

• M 12

"Could a report be presented on the current state of the playground in Corkagh Park.  Notwithstanding the rollout of playspaces across the county, it is disappointing to see closed down pieces of equipment and grafitti in the playground which was always the flagship playground in our county."

• M 13

"That this Committee agrees that the large green area facing Foxdene Avenue that runs parallel to the 'New Road' is cut and maintained with immediate effect and added to the Council's schedule of works from now on."

• M 14

"Re Four Districts Woodland Habitat Submission that this Area committee supports - The BCM Residents Association who would like to explore the potential of having the parcel of woodland adjacent to Rathcoole Park , becoming a natural amenity area for Rathcoole, Saggart, Newcastle and Brittas i.e. a regional amenity that would be unique to this part of South County Dublin. It will complement the existing and proposed park and play areas with the potential to become a tourist attraction and provide a link to the existing Slade Heritage Walk. The land in question is close to Swiftbrook (Saggart) Mill and Rathcoole Park ponds. This would be a prime location for school trips / tourism, and could provide a raw material source for local industry with the natural wood available."

• M 15
• Map proposal from BCM

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"There is an issue with the drainage at a house in Killian's Park (name and address supplied. No 1 and No 2 Killian's Park. ).  There is a joint drainpipe for the two houses emptying into a channel in the garden (of number 2).  In former years this channel drained without an issue out onto the road via a groove in the footpath.  This system was designed when the houses were built and worked perfectly until the footpath was reinstated and tarmaced a few years ago.  Since then, the water can't drain and the grass in the house has been very affected by water lodging.  As the garden is small the housholder fears the walls will also be affected.  Could this be addressed please?"

• Q 11

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the property 49a Collinstown Grove. It is the understanding of members that an order to take the property into Council ownership has been served."

• Q 12

New Works (No Business)

Anti Social Quarterly Statistics

• HI 18

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Committee once again condemns the system known as Direct Provision and the Centre known as the Towers in Clondalkin. We recognise the dignity and rights of every human being to a home and safe place to live and work.  We call  for the end of the 'Direct Provision' system and the introduction of a humane reception system in line with international best practice. We commit again to write to the Minister for Justice."

• M 16

"This Committee agrees that the Council host a welcoming meeting for the new and existing residents of Lealand and Mayfield. These meetings should be hosted in the Bawnoge and Knockmitten Community Centres."

• M 17

"That this committee agrees that in advance of any & every infill project or housing construction project that members are given regular updates by way of a headed item at each Clondalkin Area Committee from hereon in."

• M 18