Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting 19th April, 2017
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask for an update report on the provision for a community space as in the original Integrated Area Plan on Orchard Road and where the title for ownership is at and when this may be resolved through the law department. Has a costing been done to bring unit to a basic standard and when will this be done so the Men's Shed could use this much needed space and it could be developed into a senior Citizens Hub?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"Could a report be provided on the progress with the work on the Round Tower project, with projected opening dates and events and particular reference to the place of Gaeilge in the signage and in the displays etc."
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask for a full update report on the Library in North Clondalkin and to ask that updated drawing are included in the report and timescales and costs involved?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Motions
"This Committee agrees that in line with the National Flag Protocols that state "the National Flag may be flown by night as by day as long as it is properly illuminated, preferably by spotlight" that the Council install suitable lighting at the Clondalkin Civic Offices and County Hall in Tallaght so our national flag can be flown at night on occasions that are revered to us as a nation such as remembering our patriot dead who died during the 1916 Easter Rising".
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Draft River Basin Management Plan
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Environment
Headed Items
Report on Corkagh Park Study
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this committee agrees to grant some funds to residents to paint walls facing Spar at Cherrywood, to plant shrubs etc..."
"This committee requests that the relevant authorities would be contacted so that the graffiti on the railway bridges in Clondalkin would be removed without delay and that a committment to keep these bridges graffiti free would be obtained."
Public Realm
Questions
"I have requested some tree planting at Glenfield to soften the visual and aural effects of the increased traffic volumes on the Fonthill / Coldcut roads. While I know it is not the planting season, has any decision been made on this request?"
"Can I get a report on the meeting of the high level task force in relation to St Cutberts Park?
When is the next meeting?
Will the Council invite 2 members of the Community Group "reclaim the park" to take part in this task force as the Community voice needs to be heard?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Part 8 All Weather Pitch at Knockmitten
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Environment Department prunes / trims the base of these trees in Alpine Heights. (image attached)"
"To ask the Chief Executive to supply a visible time table of opening/closing hours at Knockmitten Centre play space, and to continue with the closure of the play space over the week ends. There is too much of a risk in relation to vandalism if left open."
"St Cuthbert's Park has the potential to be a wonderful amenity to the people of Clondalkin. This Committee agrees that the Council do a comprehensive clean up in St Cuthbert's Park. This clean up should include the removal of all discarded material in open space, in hedges and ditches. Furthermore that the Council include members of the Community who are willing to help in this clean up."
"That this Committee agrees to install 3 tennis courts in Corkagh Park. Can the Chief Executive outline how many public tennis courts there are a) in Clondalkin and b) South Dublin?"
"That this committee ask SDCC to do something to combat illegal bonfires at entrance to Lindasfarne Estate that is happening repeatedly every year. ( Note Previous Motion for May 2016) That a report is brought to area meeting for discussion."
| 49865 | Councillor F. Timmons | Clondalkin Area Committee | Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 21st September 2016 | Motions | 27/05/2016 |
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"That this commitee asks that the area at the entrance to Lindasfarne estate that has been used for bonfires yearly is upgraded and trees planted." |
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Housing
Questions
"To ask for an update report on an emergency homeless hostel for the Clondalkin area? (as much information as possible please)"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this committee agrees that land beside 1 Lindisfarne Avenue that was gated due to anti social behaviour be looked at in terms of use and development and SDCC issue a report on same."
"This Committee calls on South Dublin County Council to provide a homeless service in the Clondalkin Civic Offices that will enable homeless people to register as homeless when required. Furthermore any service that the homeless have to attend Tallaght for is provided in Clondalkin."
"That the Chief Executive outlines a few questions about the Grange / Kilcarberry project.
- can the Chief Executive break down the 2 / 3 storey coloured in blue on the map to 2 storey and 3 storey buildings?
- can either of the green spaces be moved from current location to bottom right corner of the map and replace the houses from the bottom right to the other green space?
- is there to be any pedestrian access to Kilcarberry / Cherrywood?
"There has been a problem with an infestation of carpet beetles in some council owned properties in the Clondalkin area. This committee recommends that the residents affected would be assisted to address this problem."
Community
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this committee firstly congratulate all involved in Quarryvale playspace and then to ask that opening of the beautiful playspace at this location be extended to include weekends, bank holidays and evenings during the summer".
"Sister Kathleen Barrett from Mayfield, Clondalkin, has worked tirelessly in volunatary capacity in her community. For the last 20 years. Sister Kathleen has provided her time and energy into hosting an after school homework club for the children of Mayfield . At the end of May 2017, Sister Kathleen will be retiring from her role in the homework club. This Committee agrees to send a letter of appreciation to Sister Kathleen for her service to her community.
"This committee commends the Council for funding the training for the voluntary tour guides for the Round Tower and for devising an excellent model which will ensure that the skills of local volunteers can be used in the new visitor centre and on historical walking tours of Clondalkin."
Transportation
Questions
"What plans are in place to improve the street lighting in FLoraville Estate?"
"To ask for a full report into what safety measures have been put in place following agreed motions below for the Newcastle area?"
| 49383 | Councillor F. Timmons | Clondalkin Area Committee | Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 18th May 2016 | Motions | 30/04/2016 |
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"That this committee demands that a safety audit be done in Newcastle to determine safety needs especially for the Glebe estate and children going to school along this busy road." |
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| 49887 | Councillor F. Timmons | Clondalkin Area Committee | Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 22nd June 2016 | Motions | 31/05/2016 |
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"That this commitee asks for safety in Newcastle to take priority, many residents have huge concerns around the Glebe Estate and the new path leading to Peamount United. An urgent safety audit needs to happen." |
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"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report detailing the amount of money spent in 2016 in the Clondalkin LEA on traffic calming and the locations were traffic calming was installed and repaired; and to further outline the amount of money available in 2017 for new traffic calming and repair of existing traffic calming?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"Given the deplorable condition of some footpaths and several falls by older community members, this committee agrees that priority be given to the footpaths as below. What is the timescale for paths to be fixed at the following locations?
1) St Patrick's Estate
2) Boot Road
3) Michael Collins Estate
4) Outside Daybreak and outside the Steering Wheel in Clondalkin Village
"This Committee calls on the Council to inspect and repair the raised footpath outside 57 St John's Park West at the earliest time possible as this site is a potential trip hazard."
"Floraville Residents, who have decided not to proceed with traffic calming ramps, would like alternative traffic calming measures in the form of speed limit and children at play signage and also stop signs in order to encourage drivers to slow down and adhere to safe speed limits. This committee recommends that they would be assisted in this regard."
Planning
Questions
"Further to some damage to the roof of the RIC Barracks building, can SDCC issue a report into what actions are being undertaken in relation to this Architectural Conservation-Protected Structure?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
‘‘To ask that SDCC engage with Historian Turtle Bunbury who has researched Corkagh, and has a comprehensive history of all the families connected to the place since the 17th century for the benefit of the Tower Heritage Centre - email supplied"
* Turtle Bunbury <turtlebunbury@gmail.com>