Headed Items
Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 10th October 2017
Transportation
Questions
"For over a year, the principal and Board of Management of Our Lady’s school have been requesting a review of the junction outside the school on Templeogue Road in terms of its safety for all road users. The junction is in the jurisdiction of Dublin City Council.
Could the Traffic section, on behalf of this area committee, write to their counterpart in Dublin City Council to request an update and could a report be provided on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to repair both speed ramps on Allenton Drive, which have totally disintegrated and causing a safety hazard for all road users?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to consider a new traffic management/congestion plan, including cycle routes, bus services and commuting traffic, for the Ballycullen/Woodstown area in light of already heavy congestion which will be further compounded by the new development adjacent to Gunny Hill, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on proposals for the Walkinstown Roundabout, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask The Chief Executive for an update on the Livestock Grids for the Glenasmole Valley - that the Council agreed to investigate alternatives and have they progressed this issue?"
Headed Items
Winter Maintenance Plan 2017-2018
Wellingtonn Lane Cycle Scheme
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee invites the National Transport Authority/Transport Infrastructure Ireland to our next Area Committee meeting to address their solutions to the growing concerns (plus evidence of increased traffic congestion) as a result of planned and imminent house building within our area that is increasingly having an impact on movement within the wider area."
"That this Area Committee calls for this Council to engage with TII to undertake a Transport Assessment & Strategy for the Rathfarnham - Ballycullen area to compliment the forward plan traffic assessment currently under development by the Council. This movement plan would serve to address gaps in public transport and highlight opportunities for junction upgrades."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive how many complaints have being received about planning enforcement issues with the building of the two schools in Firhouse?"
Headed Items
Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Dublin Mountains Project, and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive can he give an update on the situation regarding the land for Gaelscoil Knocklyon please? Has all the legals been completed and when can the site be assigned to the Department of Education for the building of the Gaelscoil?"
Headed Items
Gaelscoil Chonc Liamhna
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if, through the Library Services, he will arrange for a Heritage Walk in the Greenhills/Tymon area following substantial expressions of interest locally; if he would be willing to provide similar services in other areas not covered during Heritage Month, and to make a statement on the matter?"
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive presents a report on the possibility of opening Whitechurch Library as a Library Hub, similar to the Palmerstown Hub."
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business
"That this Committee urges the Minister for Education and Skills to take into account the pressing and unique special educational needs at Firhouse Educate Together National School and to restore the teacher numbers as they were during September and October of this year."
"Firhouse Educate Together National School (FETNS) is losing two teachers at the end of October as the school do not meet the required pupil teacher ratio set out by the Department of Education. Forty four per cent (44%) of the children, or 76 out of the 171 children enrolled in this school, require additional attention. This is a hugely disproportionate number compared to other schools.
Firhouse Educate Together new National School building has a Special Needs Unit but cannot be opened as the Department of Education has requested that Firhouse Educate Together National School use this space to accommodate pupils from the neighbouring Gaelscoil Na Giúise for most of the remainder of the 2017/18 academic year.
As this school has a special set of circumstances, an exception needs to be made, we request that the Chief Executive write to the Department of Education asking for a review of the particulars of this case."
"That the members of this Committee call on the Mayor to host a Mayor's Reception for Ibrahim Halawa and his family following his release from an Egyptian prison and his return to Firhouse, given the support shown by this Council for Ibrahim and our collective involvement in the campaign to have him freed, and the work of his family members, who have met with us on several occasions, in the campaign."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"Please can dates for the clean out of the lake in Rathfarnham Castle Park be published?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please advise when the outstanding Public Realm pruning etc will be undertaken on the recently completed Part 8 Improved walking scheme at Ballyroan adjacent to 162 Ballyroan Road?"
"To ask the Chief Executive, further to the reply to my question on the baiting of Ballyragh Park at a previous ACM, could the mentioned progress report from the contractor be provided?"
"As part of the Public Realm Improvement Works Programme, a capital spend was agreed for a new path at the Astro Turf pitches in Tymon Park. Could we have an update on when this is likely to be done?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to landscape and remove excess growth of shrubs and hedges in Firhouse Village Park? The area was to be maintained and cleaned up in early 2017."
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the plans for benches, a shelter and a standpipe for water in the dog run in Tymon Park, as previously requested; to ask if drainage work has been carried out at this location in advance of the winter season; and to make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the playspaces planned for Perrystown, Tymon Park (Limekiln) and Greenhills Park, and to make a statement on the Playspaces Programme in general?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on Bohernabreena Cemetery regarding the following - Total Graves/Plots - Total Graves not yet opened. Please break the figures down between the old part of the cemetery and the new. Also how many plots have been booked/sold in the Old Cemetery which have not been opened? Also is there any way that plots sold in the middle of the last century, not used can be brought back in under the control of the Council? Or are they to be left idle forever? Also based on the available plots left, how many years/months is left before these are all taken?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what is the situation regarding the proposed footpath along by Scoil Treasa from the shopping centre to Woodlawn and Carrigwood. The funds were allocated earlier this year and work was to commence in the 3rd quarter. It is important that it be completed before the weather and ground gets too wet. Please let us know when work is proposed to begin?"
"To ask the Chief Executive can the Council please provide an update on the timeframe for the commencement of the Big Belly Solar Bin pilot scheme in Rathfarnham Village?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please clarify the timescale for Whitechurch Estate in Ballyboden in relation to the Tree Management Programme?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how much has been spent on clearing away illegal dumping within the 'alcoves' at Bohernabreena Cemetery over the past five years?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business
"That this Committee receive a full report on the works at the Orwell Roundabout, including the full schedule of work, costs and future plans."
"That the Chief Executive includes a full upgrade of the area known as 'Dolly's Field' in the Moyville Estate in the Public Realm Expenditure Budget for 2018. Members of the Residents Assoc have met with SDCC officials to outline a list of proposed works, including a perimeter path and adult exercise equipment."
"That the Chief Executive consider bringing the consultation for installing a playspace in Whitechurch forward. There is strong support among the community for installation of play facilities."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive, in the most recent replies to my representations, I’ve noticed that a lot more emphasis is being put on the Social Credit Scheme and I am looking for some clarity.
I understand the scheme in principle but am looking for a bit more guidance on it. I would like to know how credits will be administered? Also, areas that don’t have a Residents’ Association, or a Residents Association that is not registered, may struggle to amass credits. I am wondering how the Social Credit system will affect them?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive provide an update on the architects report for the possible development of lands in Templeogue Village including, but not limited to, the public car park and area known as the piggery."
Community
Headed Items
Deputations Meeting
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)