Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 17th January, 2018

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Date:
17/01/2018 15:00
Location:
Clondalkin Office
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
C AC Meeting Administrator
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

Confirmation & Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 13th December, 2017

Corporate Support

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Catherina Benson

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on corporate social responsibility activities in our local electoral area carried out with the support of the Council?"

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"To ask for a full update report on a playspace for Newcastle to include what options have been looked at and what other options are available?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"Have the Council got plans to introduce exercise machines in parks in the Clondalkin LEA , such as Quarryvale, Collinstown, Knockmitten, St Cuthberts etc?"

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan, C AC Meeting Administrator

Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Committee congratulates the "Tree of Hope" on winning a special recognition award at this years Social Endeavour Awards and asks that the Council identify a public location for the planting of a Tree of Hope in North Clondalkin."

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
David Fennell

''That this committee agrees with Clondalkin Tidy Towns group and asks that due to ongoing anti-social behaviour and vandalism At Mount St. Joseph Graveyard that the wall facing onto Monastery road is heightened to prohibit access and that SDCC endeavour to do the work or get Keland Homes to carry out this much needed work before the Local historic site is taken in charge  . also to ask for an update on where the taking in charge process is at in relation to Mount St Joseph Graveyard , It should also be acknowledged that Kelland Homes have been very accommodating to date - they gave CTT their keys to St.Josephs as well as allowing us to clear the cemetery and they themselves in consultation with SDCC have done a tremendous amount of restoration work to date.''

Environment

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Committee agrees that the front car park of the Clondalkin Leisure Centre just off the Old Nangor Road is in a serious state of disrepair and calls on the Council to resurface the car park."

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

''That this committee agrees to write to the ESB about the substations on the 9th Lock Road and Newlands and ask that a regular schedule of Litter picking is carried out at both sites and a plan by the ESB to address the litter issues is sent back to this committee, an option could CTT be given access to these two sites which at the moment are inaccessible)."

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"That this committee gets a further update on litter, illegal dumping and litter warden services for the Baldonnel Area given the ongoing persistent dumping in the area as discussed again and again at this committee."

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Housing

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"Can I have an update on my previous motion that called on the Council to refurbish and bring into housing stock the Council depot known locally as the "coffee shop" on Greenfort Gardens?"

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Eddie Conroy

"Notwithstanding the fact that Irish Water might have some involvement, could the restoration of the Dartry Pump adjacent to the Pipe Band Hut on the Old Nangor Road be considered by the council as a small heritage project.  This is one of the few remaining water pumps in the county and it is in a very poor state.  Several similar pumps were removed from the village and resideents would very much like to see this remaining pump restored?" 

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Marguerite Staunton

Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Committee agrees that the Chief Executive should enter into discussions with the Department of Housing and the owner(s) of the vacant lands surrounding the Clondalkin Mill Centre with a view to developing a mixed tenure development with up to 20% social housing."

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"That this Committee once again condemns the system known as Direct Provision and the Centre known as the Towers in Clondalkin. We recognise the dignity and rights of every human being to a home and safe place to live and work.  We call  for the end of the 'Direct Provision' system and the introduction of a humane reception system in line with international best practice. We commit again to write to the Minister for Justice."

Community

Questions

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Paul McAlerney

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a timeline for the repair of the movable floor in the swimming pool in Clondalkin?"

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Brian Leonard

Deputations (No Business)

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
Paul McAlerney

Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Committeee agrees that the moveable floor in the Clondalkin Swimming Pool is fixed as a matter of urgency and furthermore asks the Chief Executive to provide a report for discussion in relation to the reasons why the moveable floor in the Clondalkin Swimming Pool is not working since May, what is the delay in getting this fixed and what timeframe do the Council expect the situation to be resolved."

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Paul McAlerney

"Any update on repairs of the Clondalkin Swimming Pool."

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Paul McAlerney

"That this ACM receives a full update on the replies to Clondalkin swimming pool including projected timelines for the restoration of the full pool for public use."

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Cathy Purdy Fitzgerald

"That a report is issued to this committee for discussion into what SDCC can do in regards to the Clondalkin areas mental Health.  There is an ongoing high Suicide rate in this part of the county. What additional supports can SDCC provide and what statutory agencies can this committee write to get action for the people in need and their families that are left devastated."

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Paul McAlerney

"That a report is issues to this committee for discussion into what is the proposed format for talking and engaging with community centres and disadvantaged communities in relation to teenagers needs?  I am aware of survey what else will be happening? Also mental health and addiction issues are considered as part of this research."

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Paul McAlerney

"That this Council congratulates all volunteers across Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Newcastle who made the fantastic array of Christmas events possible this year in particular all those involved in lighting up our villages for Christmas and events that brought the festive spirit to life throughout our communities."

Transportation

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask for a report into how Tidy Towns can apply for village signage to enhance there area and who they contact re same with any proposed signage?"

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
John Coughlan

"In regard to the 3 questions below what can SDCC do to assist the people of Newcastle?"

1- Why are there no bus route from Rathcoole and Newcastle to Hazel Hatch train station?. The station its self is 3.5km from the centre of Newcastle village to the station.

2 - Why are there no foothpaths connecting Newcastle to Hazel Hatch train station?

3 - Why are there no Cycle Paths connecting Newcastle to Hazel Hatch train station?

With all of the above, it would certainly ease traffic in the Newcastle / Rathcoole area.

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

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

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Deputy M. Ward
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

Cathaoirleach's Business

"With the onset of the cross city LUAS, this committee agrees to write to both Dublin Bus and Transdev and ask them to reroute appropriate bus services to a dedicated bus stop within the grounds of Red Cow LUAS stop."

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"That the Chief Executive agrees to remove the redundant/headless poles around the village. There are a number of these poles on the footpath on Old Nangor Road close to junction with Fonthill Road. There are also similar poles at the top of Monastery Road close to the Woodford roundabout."

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

"That the Chief Executive addresses the speeding issues on the Hazelhatch Road."

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"In spite of the work that was carried out in the Clondalkin Village area to address real hazards on the footpaths, the area in front of the Credit Union at the junction of Tower Road and Main Street remains in an extremely hazardous condition and was not worked on at all.  This committee requests that this work would be done as a matter of urgency."

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"This committee agrees that there is a need for a continuous footpath on both sides of the New Nangor Road from its junction with the ninth Lock Road to the Fonthill Road Roundabouts . At present the footpath on the left hand side of the road as one proceeds from the ninth lock road ends abruptly after the bus stop near to the ninth lock road.  This is a real safety issue." 

Planning

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

"To ask the Chief Executive how many one off housing planning permission applications were granted, and how many were refused, across our local electoral area in 2017?"

Headed Items

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

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

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne, Irenie McLoughlin

"This committee agrees that the raising of the boundary wall at Mount St Joseph Cemetery should be considered for a grant under the Built Heritage Scheme."

Economic Development

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"In regards to Tower Road, has there been a response from the OPW to have the existing sign replaced/removed? [Last Motion 13 20th Sept] I have raised the issue several times Could SDCC write again to OPW  - almost 3 months since OPW were written to & over 2 years since SDCC were notified of this issue?"

Libraries & Arts

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell

"To ask for an update on North Clondalkin Libary when it will start and details of planning for same, what is being done to address parking concerns and will a playspace be provided for same?"

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell

Library News & Events

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

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

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)