Agenda - Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee Meeting 13th June 2017

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Date:
13/06/2017 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

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

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 9th May 2017

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Barbara Reilly

Cor 2 (a) Letter to Minister Health re Tallaght Hospital

Cor 2 (b) Reply from Minister Health re Tallaght Hospital

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Barbara Reilly

"That the Chief Executive write to Dublin Bus to insist they apply to the NRA to extend the bus routes as far as the Old Court Road from Ballycullen.  Despite thousands of new houses planned for the area, Dublin Bus have failed to apply for the extension of the existing bus routes in the Ballycullen area or funding to implement same leaving residents without an adequate bus service in the area." 

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Barbara Reilly

"That, in the wake of the NTA / Bus Connects announcement on a proposed bus network review, this Committee calls on the NTA and other associated bodies to meet with this Committee as soon as possible in order for us to best represent our constituents."

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Barbara Reilly

"That the Chief Executive write to the OPW seeking permission for a survey to be carried out on Rathfarnham Garda Station so that we can see what works are necessary and possible to maximise the potential of this protected structure which is such a valuable resource in our community.  It is a number of years since any works were carried out there."

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

"That the Chief Executive reports on the incidents of raw sewerage leaking into Cherryfield Park, causing a health hazard to park users, including children and dogs."

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a full run down of tree works associated with St Joseph's Rd Greenhills since 2009; to state what works specified under the Tree Audit for this road have been heretofore carried out, and which have not; to state the cost of this Audit and meetings with residents in terms of money and human resources; to state why the Council has failed to carry out these works despite commitments given over several years to residents and despite the agreement of the forerunner to this Committee to ringfence any money required for such works; to ask if representations have been made to the Council not to carry out these works despite earlier agreements, and how these have been dealt with; to state why schemes in other estates have been given priority over these agreed works; and to state if, in light of the history of the issue, he will direct work to begin as soon as possible to carry out the agreed pruning, removal, planting and other associated works?"

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive to erect Dog Fouling Signage within the Oakdale Estate in Ballycullen?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive to install a bin between the Creche and Holy Rosary Primary School in the Ferncourt Estate?"

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

Tree Planting Programme 2017/18

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

Play Space Programme update

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

Part 8 Mt Carmel Park, Dodder Valley

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

Cathaoirleach's Business

"As a step towards improving facilities in Dodder Valley Park, could public litter bins be considered at all the car parks and pedestrian entrances to the park"

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. McMahon
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"Following the trial of Dog Poo Bag Dispensers in Rathfarnham Castle , these might also be rolled out to Dodder Valley Park.

More urgently and importantly can the Council put in Standard Litter Bins at all the Car Parks and Pedestrian entrances to Dodder Valley Park as another step towards improving the Park."

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That the Chief Executive gives an update on the works to be carried out on the toilets in Tymon Park which have been out of commission for several weeks now."

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"To ask the Chief Executive to list the large, voluminous tree outside 5 and 7 Allenton Crescent for pruning or removal.  Neighbours all along this side of the street have complained about it for years."

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"The stone at the entrance to Whitechurch Estate gives the placename for the Estate in English and also as Gaeilge. According to the South Dublin County Council Placenames and Streetnames Document the correct placename for Whitechurch Estate as Gaeilge should be Eastát an Teampaill Ghil - the stone at the entrance to the Estate has the translation as Eastát an tSeipeal Bhán. 

Would the Council please consider amending the engraving on the stonework to reflect the correct translation."

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Donovan
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That this Committee calls on our Public Realm team to maximise resources to ensure Rathfarnham Village and the approach to both it and Rathfarnham Castle are looking at their best in preparation for June 25th International Food Festival and Launch of Rathfarnham Festival."

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That the Chief Executive liaise with EPA catchments on the River Basin Management Plan on eradication of the Japanese Knotweed (and any other invasive species) which is prevalent along Whitechurch Stream, and to report back to this Area Committee on it."

Environment

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. McMahon
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive with regard to the illegal dumping around the Traveller Accommodation Site near Daletree, and following the installation of a CCTV camera in Daletree Place, has there been any fines issued or convictions made with regard to the persistent illegal dumping around the site?"

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Breda Clifford
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire
H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Community

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Anne Byrne - Community

Deputations Meeting (No Business)

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Housing

Questions

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Yvonne Dervan

"To ask the Chief Executive, in the midst of the ongoing homelessness and housing crisis, if there are any plans for the further provision or building of public houses in the area under the remit of this Committee, and to make a statement on the matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. McMahon
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"That the Chief Executive organise a meeting between the Council Management, Councillors and Representatives from the Travelling Community Organisation, to discuss how the continuing issue of illegal dumping adjacent to Cherryfield, Daletree and Stocking Lane Traveller Accommadation Sites can be tackled and to seek to find a long term solution to the persistent issue."

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Planning

Questions

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the eradication of Japanese knotweed, and what engagement has taken place with the developer of the Tuning Fork Site?"

Headed Items

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

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

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

"That the Chief Executive make a statement in relation to the latest An Bord Pleanla decision on short term lettings and how it affects the problem of multiple residency units being developed within housing estates within the Rathfarnham/Templeogue/Terenure area."

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor A-M. Dermody
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

"That a report be provided with regard to the status of Willbrook Park laneway, residents believe that their request for the walkway/laneway in Council ownership to be subdivided and taken into their back gardens has been ignored and 'parked' by the Chief Executive. The report ought to include a full summary of planning enforcement complaints, the number of complaints received, action taken and result achieved pertaining to a house that abuts this laneway area with residents believing that the matter was not thoroughly investigated and that their observations and those of elected public representatives were ignored and that the planning investigation fell short of proper governance and due process. Please also comment on the ascertain by some residents that another resident has annexed a portion of this laneway without any license/permission from South Dublin County Council and the Chief Executive has failed to take the appropriate actions to protect Council assets. The remaining portion of laneway is not even being maintained by Public Realm with any regularity, on any works schedule. Can the Chief Executive make a statement on the current position, explain the decisions that were taken heretofore and what plans he has for the area going into the future"

Transportation

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Lawlor
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Chief Executive that the Roads Section resurface Killakee Gardens, Firhouse as the surface on this road is in very poor condition?"

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
John Coughlan

"To ask the Chief Executive to carry out an inspection of all cycle and pedestrian paths at the M50 underpasses (Spawell exit), including all paths leading into the underpasses, and to state when repairs to the surfacing will take place?"

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

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

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (15)
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 (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

"That this Committee receives a full update on plans for public lighting improvement, replacement and other works in the area under its remit, in order to have an informed discussion on the matter."

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Bernie Meenaghan

Library News & Events

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on Templeogue House, and to make a statement on the matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (20)
Submitted by:
Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna Knocklyon

H-I (21)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

"That the Chief Executive provides an update on the Gaelscoil Knocklyon Compulsory Purchase"