Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 26th September 2017
Community
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Monthly Deputation Meeting - no business
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on recent discussions between the Council and Esker Boxing Club regarding proposals to build and manage a new club house off Willsbrook Road and report on what is potentially available to assist the club through various channels and what actions the club would need to take in terms of finance and planning to achieve same?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated on the Lucan Swimming pool. Has the project gone out to tender? If it has, when are tenders due to be back? When will building work start on the pool?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update regarding the setting up of management committee for Adamstown community/hall including meetings held with the Adamstown Input group?"
Motions
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive make provision in the Rolling Capital Programme for any additional funding required for the planned upgrade of the Lucan Harriers athletic track, to be funded by way of Development Levies."
"That the Chief Executive provides further information on the protocol and level of financial and other details required for sports clubs in the electoral area covering Lucan and Palmerstown to submit when seeking funding for large projects such as clubhouses or indeed smaller projects such as equipment grants etc; as on several occasions clubs have been publicly lamenting lack of progress and calling on members to put pressure on elected reps to secure funding, while at the same time officials come back saying that details and ideas have been requested of club officials but have not been forthcoming. Confusion exists and perhaps needs to be clarified formally"
"That his Area Committee congratulates Esker Boxing Club for running a very successful all female boxing tournament this month. With boxers coming from around Ireland and the world to compete. This was the 5th tournament and each year it has got bigger & bigger."
Housing
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Housing Procurement and Allocations Report
Anti-Social Behaviour report - Quarterly Statistics
Questions
"For a long number of years antisocial behaviour and criminal activity has taken place at the divide (embankment) between two estates Moy glas and Castle Riada, Lucan. Recently the area in Moy glas has experienced continuous anti-social behaviour. Residents have reported these incidents to Lucan Garda which is been examined and monitored. Could the Chief Executive report on any findings that have been reported to Council and confirm if Cluid Housing have been made aware of the situation? Following these reports could an on-site meeting be arranged with a view to examining possible solutions to this ongoing problem?"
Planning
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
Questions
"Can the Chief Executive advise, if there is a significant material change to which a part 8 that was granted, does it go back to a revised part 8 and public consultation?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any approaches from the owners of the former VL Byrne site in Palmerstown or if any discussions have taken place with the owners in relation to developing the site using the current or alternative plans?"
Motions
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to engage with Fingal County Council to INITIATE the process to extend of the 1990 Special Area Amenity Order (which stops at Lucan Bridge) to areas west of the bridge, including all lands south of the river zoned as Objective HA-LV and all lands north of the river below the top of the escarpment of the river valley, as far west as the footbridge from Lucan Demesne to St. Catherine’s Park which marks the western extent of Fingal County Council who are an existing party to the SAAO (general map of proposed area attached); with the aim of enhancing the preservation of the River Liffey Valley in this area including de-exempting certain classes of development which at present represent a serious threat to the environmental and visual amenity of the river valley."
Transportation
Headed Items
NEW WORKS - No business
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads
Taking In Charge scheme for Liffey Hall
Traffic Modelling Report - Newcastle Road Interchange - Deferred to November
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the R120 road and the 12th lock bridge improvements works. When will work start on this project and how long will the improvements take to be finished?"
“To ask the Chief Executive if an inspection for the purposes of establishing the structural safety of the following walls in Elmbrook estate has taken place;
- Wall located at the east side of the road linking Elmbrook Walk to Embrook Crescent and either side of the esb substation located there.
- Wall located at the bottom of Elmbrook Walk separating Elmbrook Walk from Esker Lodge estate.
and if such inspection took place the outcome of the same?”
"That this committee supports the owners/occupiers of units in Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate in their efforts to bring the estate to an acceptable standard and requests that South Dublin County Council provide whatever assistance it can, particularly with regard to the estate being taken into charge?"
"Could the Chief Executive confirm when the footpath repairs due to be carried out in Esker Meadow, Lucan are to take place, the residents have been informed that they have been placed on the schedule list, is there a delay in this area?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on why the grass verge on the side of the Lucan Newlands road leading in to Glenvale estate has still not been cut again this year. I have had motions past in the Lucan area committee and a number of members reps on this issue which all said it would be cut on an on going bases?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on traffic on Kennelsfort Road and the roads (Cell) between the R148 and Kennelsfort Road and in particular (a) what is the delay in having the 3.3T limit applied to the (Cell) (b) If An Garda Siochana have responded to the most recent request in relation to a 3.5T on Kennelsfort Road (c) To write to An Garda Siochana requesting accurate details on the number of (HGV) Traffic Checks conducted between 1st September 2016 and 1st September 2017 on Kennelsfort Road, the number of vehicles in breach of the current 7.5T restriction and the number of summons issues and prosecutions that followed due to such breaches during the same period?"
Motions
"This Area Committee requests that in the event of any future developments undertaken in the Lucan/Palmerstown area by the TII or any other statutory body, or carried out by this Local Authority on the instruction of TII or any other statutory body that a period of notice not less than 6 calendar months prior to commencement of the said works is given to all councillors for the Lucan/Palmerstown area to ensure that all parties effected by any such works are provided with sufficient time to raise and discuss any issues which might arise due to the carrying out of such works."
"That this area committee calls on management as part of ongoing footpath repairs in Lucan village and Palmerstown to install guidance strips for visually impaired residents along our walkways. An example of the implementation of this is Grafton Street with Dublin City Council promoting the initiative. To also further make sure sandwich boards are not placed outside of businesses outside of planning regulations which hinder access for all pedestrians."
"That the Chief Executive re-examines the potential for increasing lighting at the hill on the Lucan Newlands road heading from the Topaz garage towards Esker Cemetery, including by pruning overhanging branches from adjacent properties, as this must be one of the darkest areas in South Dublin and presents a public safety hazard in terms of being able to see slippery paths at night."
"That this Committee requests that public lighting be provided from the bus stop at Griffeen Valley Nursing Home across the pathway to the walkover bridge that leads to Cherbury Park. The residents are concerned that it is pitch black at that spot and growing trees halfway up the path provide cover for an attack or assault on someone using the path."
"To ask the Chief Executive for an updated report on the village improvement scheme in Lucan village has the design for the village and for the weir been finalised and what is the timeframe for this work to take place?"
"This committee was presented with proposals for the next phase in the cycle track plan (Phase 3A Willsbrook Road) some time ago. It now appears that some issues have arisen and they need to be addressed. I ask that Chief Executive bring the same plans to the members (in particular the pedestrian entrance to Willsbrook estate) for discussions with a view to re-instating the pedestrian gap."
"That this Area Committee call on the Chief Executive to liaise with Gardaí and consider installing additional lighting and CCTV at the pedestrian footbridge ramp at Woodview/Tesco's, Tandy's Lane, following a number of anti-social incidences including assault of late."
"Noting the overwhelming majority of submissions received which expressed grave concerns about the proposed closure of the entrance to the N4 at the "Woodies bridge" this Area Committee calls on the Manager to abandon plans to proceed with the extension of this scheme and to re route the cycle scheme through a more suitable route."
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants - No Business
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the success to date of the Digital Hub in Palmerstown including the number of visitors and interactions online?"
Motions
"Following my previous motion passed, this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive prepare plans for these recordings to take place with the local residents in the Palmerstown area."
MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE Tuesday, February 28, 2017 MOTION NO. 20
“MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole
Cathaoirleach's Business "Following the successful campaign of the “Save the Silver Bridge” a comprehensive discussion followed the presentation ceremony. The discussions included the Members telling many stories of their experiences with the Silver Bridge. It was identified that these stories have significant historical facts attached and it would be interesting to explore how these stories could be preserved, therefore this Committee requests the Chief Executive to examine a joint venture between the Library Historian Department and the residents similar to the historical recording sessions conducted for the Round Towers Clondalkin."
REPORT: "Libraries Department will look into the possibility of organising an historical story recording session about The Silver Bridge, the bridge over the Liffey, built by the Guinness Family, connecting Palmerstown with the Farmleigh Estate. Some information on this bridge can be found in Local History section in The County Library and also at the following link: http://www.bridgesofdublin.ie/bridges/farmleigh-bridge".
Economic Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the ongoing negotiation between Arthur Griffith FC, Weston hockey club & Lucan Harriers to formalise Arthur Griffith FC use of the club house on the Newcastle Road?"
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
"300k - Have your say" Update
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a further update on the timescale for implementation of the agreed projects in the "Have Your Say - €300k" process?"
Public Realm
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on all tree cutting, pruning and planting projects that will definitely be completed by Spring 2018; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
"To ask if the Chief Executive has written to the ESB to have trees at Manor Road and Glenmaroon removed? These trees are dead and have been reported by myself and by local residents for over 18 months. Why the long delay especially as residents fear the trees may fall as some large branches have done over the past twelve months?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the tree schedule to date and to highlight the areas that still remain outstanding and to comment on the removal of trees along Esker Road outside Finnstown Abbey within the last number of weeks?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on why it has taken so long to remove dumped material from the back of the laneway between Wheatfield Road and Oak Court, Palmerstown, to confirm that as of this meeting the works have been done; and if a statement could be made on the matter?"
"That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to confirm if a time frame has been set for a public consultation concerning the proposed play space at Canonbrook estate?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the recently renovated Childrens Play Area in the Griffeen Valley Park. Local residents and dog walkers complain about the results of vandalism on this beautiful play area and criticise the type of fence at this location as being inadequate and that the Chief Executive make a statement on the matter?"
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"Noting the conclusion of the Play Space programme and the omission from that programme of the originally planned play space at Willsbrook Park, this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that priority is given to Willsbrook Park if and when any future programme of works for our parks is agreed by SDCC."
"To ask the Chief Executive to look at ways of introducing Petanque (boules) within our parks in the Lucan & Palmerstown area. The cost to set it up a relatively low and vandal proof and cater for all ages and ability. Further details of the proposal are available in the attached file."
"That this Area Committee request that the Chief Executive provide for additional staff and funding to enhance the maintenance of Griffeen Valley Park and to arrange appropriate family-friendly events in the park, with a view to ultimately securing a Green Flag for the park."
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update report on the Tree Maintainance Programme 2017/18/19 so this Committee can see what work has been done so far this year. The last update we received was Headed Item no. 17 of the March Lucan ACM."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive, that given the demand for the development of Sports Facilities, the proposed yearly sports capital programme and limited land available, that South Dublin County Council develop a sports facilities strategy for the area."
"Due to missiles been thrown from Ballyowen Park onto Earlsfort View causing damage to parked cars and recently injured a resident on the head, this Committee requests the planting of hedging on the park side of the fencing particularly facing no 5 to 17 Earlsfort View."
"That this Committee requests more frequent empting of the bottle banks at Ballyowen Shopping Centre and to ensure that the cctv works. The area is in a constant mess with overflowing banks particularly the clothes one. It is a constant eyesore in that area."
Environment
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Questions
Motions
"Following reports of increase sightings of rats in the vicinity of the Finnstown estates and also noting the planned works to be carried out at the development of Somerton, this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive report on the measures that can be put into place to reduce the existing problem and mediate against any possible dislodgement of rodents during the proposed construction works."
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Update on the Draft River Basin Management Plan
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline if any works are scheduled to resolve ongoing drainage/surface water issues in Lucan village and when it envisaged any such works might take place?"
Motions
"That this Area Committee requests that the Chief Executive provide a report on the recent findings of poor quality water along the river Liffey which was recently published by the Department of Environment, and to advise what effects this could have on future plans for the Liffey Blue Way project for this area."