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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 22nd May, 2017.
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive writes to Greyhound Household asking why the waste company is sending correspondence to households in the Tallaght area claiming Green Bin contamination and requesting a detailed explanation of their policy in that regard and also noting that this correspondence is creating much concern and confusion particularly among elderly residents?"
"That this Committee writes to Dublin Bus asking if the company has any plans to alter bus routes in the Tallaght area and seeking assurances that the company will continue to endeavor to provide an excellent bus service to the Tallaght region?"
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee notes the on-going issues with the drains located between 120 & 140 The Crescent Millbrook Lawns. In the last year the drains have flooded on several occasions, the last time was at the end of May when raw sewage was pumped out on the roads and gardens in the area. The residents would like to express their appreciation to the Management for their quick reaction to the problem in absolutely horrendous weather conditions on this occasion. But they are calling for this Committee to call on the Chief Executive to support a full survey of the drains in the area and to carry out works to make sure that these problems do not arise again. Also, since this last incident there has been a problem with rat infestation and so this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange to have the area fully treated."
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange a schedule of regular litter picks around the St. Dominics shops area. Particularly can the Chief Executive please arrange to have the laneway between Homelawns and Dominics cleaned on a regular basis?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of the concern of many at the delay in progressing the delivery of the long promised Pavilion at Dodder Valley Park, Old Bawn, Tallaght; will he give assurances that provision of the Pavilion is still a priority of the Council and will he furnish a full statement in the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to consider the installation of a footpath from the bus stop on Killinarden Heights across the green space towards Hazelgrove Estate in an effort to facilitate the many pupils attending Scoil Cáitlín Maude in addition to the many residents that use this bus stop daily. Currently they step off the bus on to a mucky field?
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New Works (No Business)
Update on playspace programme 2014-2018
2017/2018 Tree Planting Programme
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide a MUGA (Mixed Use Games Area) to be located close to the St. Dominic's Community Centre. This project was previously discussed when the Playspace was being agreed and such a project would provide recreational and play facilities for children of all ages in the area."
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to make a full statement on actions being taken and proposed to improve the image, in the sight of the public, of Sean Walsh Park, Tallaght, taking into account the many representations received in respect of the Recycling Centre, Litter, CCTV/Security in the Park, the need for Public Toilets and other matters and in reporting will he also state if he has given any further consideration to the proposal that the Sean Walsh Park be prioritised for Green Flag recognition."
"That this Committee assess the condition of the walkway between Lanndale Lawns and Birchwood Heights. The footpath is in bad repair in sections and an elderly resident recently had a fall."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to prioritise the pruning of the trees at the bottom of Tree Park Road on the green space where Kevin's Celtic have their football pitches. The trees are very overgrown and blocking views from the road which is attracting some anti-social behaviour."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive how much has the Council spent from the start of the year on the removal of illegal dumping. Since there are no longer gateway workers, illegal dumping has become increasingly more visible?"
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New Works (No Business)
Litter Managment Plan Review
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to initiate legal proceedings against the management company and/or individual shop owners/leaseholders at Killinarden shops for the scandalous condition the complex is kept in. Last year I called on the Chief Executive to ensure they (shops) were providing the appropriate number of bins for the complex which still appears not to have been done. Residents from the entire Killinarden parish as far as Hazelgrove have raised this matter with me and others over the past number of months and are upset that the look of the area is being tarnished because of the lack of care around the shops."
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would publish a report from his Community Department on efforts made this year to ensure that as many Summer Projects as possible were organised and funded in the Tallaght area and will he confirm what actions are open to his staff to organise Summer Projects in those estates not included this year?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to list all Council owned vacant homes within the Tallaght area, listing the addresses, the number of bedrooms, what date they are vacant since and when they are expected to be ready for reallocation to a new family?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would confirm the number of rough sleepers currently in the Tallaght village area and if he would state what efforts are being made to cater for their needs?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to demand that Circle VHA & management company carry out a "crackdown" on illegal dumping within Deerpark Estate particularly around bin sheds and suggests that each household that requires a key to bin sheds is provided with one with a view to decreasing the problem. Keys are being withheld from some residents which many believe is adding to the problem."
"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive when repair works will be completed on the apartments in Gleann Na hEorna and when will they be ready for residents to move back in."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for details on what enforcement action has been taken against the owner of the premises at *details supplied* who appear to be in breach of planning regulations and previously had a planning enforcement file opened on them?"
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Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Tallaght Local Area Plan - Commencement of Pre-Plan Consultation
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline when works will be commencing in Tallaght Village to upgrade the area. Can the Chief Executive also please outline what plans are in place to make sure traffic can run normally in the area?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the plans to upgrade the Fortunestown Lane/Citywest Road junction and to ask if the plans include traffic lights on the Citywest Road?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for details of potential plans for a road through the Crosforge estate in Saggart and to ask what consultation is planned with the residents of the area?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to consider an appropriate form of traffic calming on Deerpark Road as a matter of safety and for traffic coming from Deerpark Way onto Deerpark Road to be considered as part of any decision/proposal?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to have a zebra crossing installed on Tree Park Road to facilitate children accessing the new Playspace?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to table a report, within the remit of the Director of Transportation in respect of the recent special Deputations meeting regarding the so called Laneway at Raheen/Whitebrook which was attended by residents of Raheen/Whitebrook estate and where it emerged that a consensus remained absent in respect of the matter; will he outline what options are now available and being considered in an attempt to deal with this issue which has been outstanding for so long and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of the serious concerns of the community in Kingswood Heights in respect of Luas parking problems and will he confirm what consideration is being given to proposals in the matter recently submitted by Kingswood Heights Residents Association; will he appreciate the need for urgent action and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Eecutive to update the Committee on when the ramps that were proposed and agreed on for Killinarden Hill in the vicinity of Hazelgrove Estate over two years ago and to provide an estimated timeframe for their installation?"
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Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
New Works (No Business)
Cul De Sac Road west of SDCC offices serving SDCC rear entrance, canteen and maintenance deliveries.
Proposed name for Road: Belgard Lane.
Fortunestown Lane/N82 junction improvements
Proposed Part 8 Scheme
Belgard Square North to Cookstown Road Link Road
Public Right of Way at Raheen & Whitebrook
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
"That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to examine the possibility of introducing permit parking along the road at the Gleann na hEorna estate for residents. Currently the area outside of the apartments is quite wide and contains a pedestrian area, a cycle track, and a further area that pedestrians can walk on. There is currently a chroinic shortage of parking available in this estate and so residents are parking up on the footpath and also along the road and incurring parking fines as a result, including some with disabled parking permits. Can the Chief Executive please examine the possibility that the width of the pathway could be reduced and parking created for these residents, could this cost be included in the 2018 budget of programme of works."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to prioritise the introduction of LED lighting in the St Maelruans Estate in Tallaght, one of the oldest Estates in the area. Currently the lighting in Maelruans is of a very poor quality and several residents have complained over the last number of months about this. Can the Chief Executive please provide an indication if works have been scheduled for this estate and when they are likely to commence and also the cost involved in upgrading the lamps in this area."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to have double yellow lines painted on Rossfield Avenue. I understand that the area was inspected. However, the traffic is caused from the lack of parking facilities to cater for the full to capacity Enterprise Centre. The overflow then parks on Rossfield Avenue. Additionally, planning permission has been granted for a church on the vacant land beside the doctors, this will also see an additional increase in traffic."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to carry out costings and a feasibility study on providing a new Road from Killinarden Hill to Scoil Cáitlín Maude as the safety and traffic issues raised by residents and the school prior to the grant of planning permission have come to pass and are unmanageable in the context of the current Road network."
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on preparations for the 2017 Red Line Book Festival noting the widespread interest in this project given its success over the past 5 years and will he confirm plans to again reach out to communities in respect of the matter and will he make a statement?"
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Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the schedule now been followed in respect of the provision of the new Stand at Tallaght Stadium including the duration of the contract; will he state what arrangements are in place to ensure that as little disruption as possible is created in respect of the use of the Stadium and will he make a detailed statement?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)