Agenda - Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee Meeting 11th April 2017

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Date:
11/04/2017 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
LPNC Meeting Administration
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 14th March 2017

Planning

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

"To ask the Heritage Officer for help in ascertaining the location of the grave of Gertrude Curran, sister of Sarah Curran, who is buried on the green in Hermitage Estate (photo supplied from 1903)?"

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Jim Johnston

"To ask the Chief Executive to report on enforcement action taken on foot of complaints regarding noisy work outside permitted hours at two developments *details provided* and to state the policy of the Council with regard to advancing such complaints on behalf of affected residents?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update to the expected timeframe for the Ballymount LAP, and to make a statement on the matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

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

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Jim Johnston

"That the Chief Executive enforces the conditions of planning permission SD13A/0005 (Abbotts Grove Development) which states that no heavy machinery is to be on site before 8am each day.  Local residents have had to endure heavy machinery arriving onsite at 5.45am on occasion and regularly at 7am.  A warning letter was issued on 12th January last.  When will enforcement proceedings issue"

Transportation

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
John Coughlan

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the Greenhills/Ballymount/Robinhood Road Reconfiguration Scheme, and to clarify the phasing arrangements and associated projected timelines for proposed works?"

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Jim Kennelly

"To ask the Chief Executive why there has been several months of delay in turning on the pedestrian lights on Limekiln Rd between Riverview ETNS and Tymon Park, and to state when these will be fully operational?"

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

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

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

Cathaoirleach's Business

"We, the Templeogue-Terenure / Rathfarnham Councillors, would like to echo the unanimous request from the traders of Templeogue Village that the Village Initiative Plan for Templeogue Village include the lands known as the “pig farm” and the current public car park. We would like to see the Village Initiative Plan amended, if necessary, so that any Part 8 put out for public discussion includes these lands and reflects these views."

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"Please carry out the necessary repairs to the traffic calming ramp at the Edmonstown Post office, Edmonstown Road."

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Jim Kennelly

"That the Chief Executive allocate funding for the Rosemount Car Park Project in the 2018 Council Budget."

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Jim Kennelly

"As part of the Councils engagement with NTA on the Strategic Traffic Assessment, can the possibility of planning for a Metro Route through Ballyboden,Firhouse, Ballycullen be added to the Agenda, and a report given to this area committee."

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Library News & Events

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Bernie Meenaghan

"That the Chief Executive gives an update on the future plans for Whitechurch Library."

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Tony Shanahan

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on any consultations with Dublin City Council or Irish Water, or any study undertaken by the Council, with regard to the amenity of Bohernabreena Waterworks; to ask if there are any proposals to expand car parking facilities, toilets, etc at the site, and to make a statement on the matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

"That the Chief Executive gives an update on Gaelscoil Knocklyon compulsory purchase"

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

"Can the Chief Executive please provide a report on the status of the 1916 Roses Project in Ballyboden? Have the locations been selected? What are time scales for the preparation and implementation of the project?"

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence

Cor 6A - Letter to HSE re bed capacity Tallaght Hospital

Cor 6B - Reply from HSE re bed capacity Tallaght Hospital

Environment

Questions

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. McMahon
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire, Hugh Hogan

"To ask the Chief Executive if any litter fines were issued in the last 2 years for litter offences at the Cherryfield Traveller Halting Site and what action the Council is taking to prevent the constant litter problem along the Dodder at the Cherryfield Traveller Halting Site?"

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

Quarterly Report on Litter Management Plan

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

Cathaoirleach's Business

"Can permanent art / street art be considered for some utility boxes in the area as has successfully been done in Ranelagh and other areas around Dublin. Many of the utility boxes in the RTT area are covered in tagging and look very unsightly. If these boxes were to be tastefully decorated with more permanent art / street art it would enhance the overall look the area and may help to discourage the destructive act of tagging and graffiti."

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask this Area Committee to write to the OPW in relation to dog management in St. Enda's Park, Rathfarnham. There is persistent problems with loose dogs off leads and dog fouling in the park which need action."

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Fanning
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive to investigate regular dumping of rubbish adjacent to the Clothes Bank at Perrystown Community Centre car park and to provide a proposal to prevent further dumping?"

- Photo provided

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"Could we get an update on the areas that are to be considered for the Tree Planting Programme for 2017/18?"

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive who is responsible for enforcing the loose dogs by-laws in OPW parks, eg St Endas Park?"

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. McMahon
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive to give an update regarding the proposed footpath beside Scoil Treasa in Firhouse, connecting the Shopping Centre to Woodlawn Park Grove and to give an estimate as to when the work is due to start?"

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"Can the Chief Executive please provide an update on the St. Catherine's Gate, Ballyboden (Augustinians) project - the project requires finishing and in particular stone and gravel work? Is there a timescale available for the finishing of this project?"

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Knocklyon United Ballycullen pitch allocation situation and a full report on same?"

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive if Solar Bins can be installed in Rathfarnham Castle Park?"

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Council reinstates the licence to Knockyon Utd FC for a second pitch at Glenlyon Park (as long as access and egress can be done while the Ballycullen flood alleviation works are ongoing)."

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide funding to install proper toilet facilities in Tymon Park."

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask if signage noting the presence of Japanese Knotweed can be erected in the the areas affected by the invasive species on the Willbrook Road and around the Tuning Fork area?"

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. McMahon
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That the Council will put the sloped grass verge beside Cherryfield Traveller Halting Site, along the path by the River Dodder, on a regular grass cutting schedule."

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That this Committee directs that arrangements be made with local football and other sports clubs to ensure car parking takes place inside Tymon Park car park, rather than on grass verges and at dangerous junctions, particularly in the Limekiln/Greenpark area, given that automated gates can now allow for this for evening training sessions and matches."

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"Now that the automated gates for Tymon Park have been installed, could suitable opening times for different times of the year be considered to maximise usage of the park during daylight hours. Can new opening times be agreed and automatic gates and signage updated accordingly"

Community

Questions

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

"To ask the Chief Executive if he will consider the hosting of a free Family Fun Day in Tymon Park this summer, and to make a statement on the matter?"

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

"To ask the Chief Executive how many community groups from the RTT Area applied for Community Grants/Funding, how many were successful and what percentage of the overall fund is being allotted to RTT Area?"

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Housing

Questions

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"To ask the Chief Executive what the cleaning schedule for the Cherryfield Halting Site is?"

Headed Items

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Stocking Lane Halting Site - Report from LTACC

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Housing Procurement & Allocations Report

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Anti Social Quarterly Statistics

H-I (20)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)