Agenda - 22nd January 2018 Tallaght Area Committee Meeting

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 18th December 2017.

• H-I (1)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would write to Richard Bruton TD, Minister for Education & Skills, asking for an update on consideration being given by the Department for additional school places in the Tallaght region?"

• Qu (1)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

• Charlie Flanagan

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on how much it is expected to cost the Council to fix the damaged fencing around Butler McGee Park?"

• Qu (2)

"To ask the Chief Executive to report in detail what procedures are to be followed by Bohernabreena Cemetery patrons who have had items stolen from graves or other types of robberies, to obtain information from the CCTV in the cemetery and to detail who has responsiblity for responding to requests such as these from the public, i.e SDCC, Gardaí, CCTV monitoring Company and can the Chief Executive make a statement on the matter?" 

• Qu (3)

"To ask the Chief Executive to detail when the agreed new drainage system will be installed/organised in Jobstown Park for the benefit of Jobstown and Brookfield Celtic Football Clubs and the wider Community?" 

• Qu (4)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on Membersnet ID 1247064.  Have inspections been carried out? Will damaged bollards be replaced? What type of bollards are proposed?  Is there a timeframe for this work?"

• Qu (5)

"To ask the Chief Executive to please advise what steps will be taken to close off any potential for unauthorised car access at the Seskin View Road gate to Dodder Valley Park?   A car was dumped and burnt inside the Park recently which could have seen huge damage to a Park that is benefiting hugely from ongoing work.  A bollard or adjustment to the line of the walls at the relevant point would solve this issue.  Can the Chief Executive provide a timeframe for this work?"

• Qu (6)

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm actions being taken in respect of concerns reported by Parkwood Residents Association, Tallaght, in respect of Dodder Valley Park, Old Bawn, including dumping at the stone wall, the condition of the green areas and their long time requests to have the unused football containers in the park removed and in responding to these issues will the Chief Executive please take the opportunity to confirm proposals for the overall development of the park to the satisfaction of the local community?"

• Qu (7)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he can now report progress on actions being taken in respect of Trees in the 30 acres park on Greenhills Road which has been the subject of discussion at previous TAC meetings where Councillors pointed out the concerns of residents of Bancroft Avenue and Crescent regarding Trees which are over hanging onto their houses; will he note the anxiety of these residents, give assurances and make a statement?"

• Qu (8)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

"That this Committee be informed of a date for the beginning of Hedge planting works on Belgard road to curb noise pollution. These works were supposed to commence in November 2017 as per response to Question number 8 at meeting of Tallaght Area Committee on 19th September 2017."

• Mot (1)

"That the Chief Executive informs this Committee when works will begin on

A. Repair/replacement of bollards in Landale Lawns

B. Public walkway Between Landale Lawns and Ambervale to facilitate pedestrians access to Cookstown Luas stop.

Works on these were to commence in 2017 as per Question number 2 at meeting of Tallaght Area Committee in may 2017."

• Mot (2)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for the recoupment of costs of the cleanup of Cushlawn Estate from Greyhound Waste following the disastrous late bin collection on December 29th. The Company advised residents that they could leave additional waste beside their bins(please find attached notice), resulting in waste being strewn all around the Estate in the stormy conditions that existed that day. When the collection actually took place at approximately 4pm the Estate was destroyed with litter."

• Mot (3)

"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to please look at Litter problems at Hazel Hill.  This needs to be addressed with immediate effect. This is not only a health and safety issue, this has been a dumping ground for a long time with fly tipping a problem also in the area. Can I ask the Chief Executive to have CCTV installed in the area?"

• Mot (4)

"With the spiralling cost of constantly keeping the stretch of the Jobstown stream clean and free from domestic rubbish, would the Council consider capping the stretch from the bridge at Cloonmore Road and the Blessington Road. The soil from the 4 infills could be used for this. What would be the the cost of such a project?"

• Qu (9)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive if emergency accommodation such as hotels are inspected regularly by the Council and what are the guidelines laying out the minimum standard expected from emergency accommodation?"

• Qu (10)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he has noted the recent launch by Glenshane Women's Group of their Housing Rights Survey Results (December 2017) and if he has given careful consideration to the findings; will he publish his reaction to the report and confirm actions proposed and will he make a statement?"

• Qu (11)

"To ask the Chief Executive to present a further report on actions proposed by his Housing Department in respect of issues of concern to the community in Fettercairn, Tallaght, which have been the subject of recent meetings of the Local Policing Forum and the Fettercairn Estate Management Committee; will he give assurances and make a statement?"

• Qu (12)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to bring out the existing steel fencing between 19 & 24 Drumcairn Parade for the purpose of residents having designated parking spaces.  This has been carried out already on other properties on the road and has had a positive impact and deterred joyriders from using these spaces."

• Mot (5)

"To mark the Centenary of Women being granted the right to vote. This Area Committee celebrates and honours those women who fought long and hard through the women’s suffrage movement and recognises the role they played.

One of the most notable, being Hanna Sheehy Skeffington who fought tirelessly for justice and equality.

Therefore, in recognition of Hanna Sheehy Skeffington’s role in the struggle for voting rights for women in Ireland and with her being a significant historical individual, this Area Committee calls for the new housing estate at St Aidan’s to be named after her or in short “Sheehy Skeffington”. If passed this will go to the full Council meeting for discussion and for it to be decided upon."

• Mot (6)

"This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to have all necessary works carried out to solve the issue of damp, continued leaks and leaks from the gas boiler at *details supplied*."

• Mot (7)

"To ask the Chief Executive to please give an update on repair issues with the pool at Tallaght Leisure Centre? Can the Chief Executive give an update with a plan and timeframe regarding the repair of the boom and advise as to when the pool will be returned to its full 25 metre capacity? The current issue with the boom is having an adverse effect on users and clubs who rely on the facility?"

• Qu (13)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the repair or replacement of all the public lighting in the Sitecast Industrial Estate, Greenhills Road, from Stuart’s Garage to SBG D24 as a matter of priority as not a single lamp is working at present leaving the entire Road in complete darkness in the evenings?"

• Qu (14)

"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for a site meeting with Roads Dept. staff and An Garda Síochána within the month of January at school times at Scoil Cáitlín Maude to firstly witness the chaos and in an effort to alleviate some of the traffic congestion caused by School going traffic?" 

• Qu (15)

"To ask the Chief Executive to make a statement regarding any plans being considered in respect of Greenhills Road, Tallaght, noting the particular concerns and interest of the local community particularly in the Kilnamanagh Estate area; will he give assurances and will he make a statement?"

• Qu (16)

Correspondence (No Business)

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

New Works (No Business)

"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to install Iron Bollards on the footpath in front of the recently erected fence on Drumcairn Parade that has been vandalised by joyriders on numerous occasions."

• Mot (8)

"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for ramps to be installed at the bottom of Killinarden Hill from the entrance to Hazelgrove Estate and the junction of Killinarden Heights where there is lighting as a matter of priority. Ramps were agreed and approved over two years ago and residents informed of same."

• Mot (9)

"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the alleged operation of a gun club on the site of the former Hazelgrove Pitch and Putt course (N81/Mount Seskin Rd) as local residents, schools and groups are very concerned at the proximity to houses, schools of this alleged “club” and can the Chief Executive make a statement on the matter?"

• Qu (17)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of the concerns of residents of Alderwood Rise, Springfield, Tallaght, in respect of the wooden structure at the rear of the supermarket complex facing their houses; will he note that residents believe that this structure does not have planning permission and should be the subject of Enforcement by the Council; will he now instruct the Planning Department to investigate the matter, give assurances and make a statement?"

• Qu (18)

SHD Applications

• H-I (11)

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

• H.I. 12 (A)
• H.I. 12 (B)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the repair of the boundary Wall at Hazelgrove Estate at Killinarden Hill in an effort to secure this area from illegal dumping and access for horses to the land?"

• Qu (20)

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm actions proposed to continue the job creation needs of Tallaght; will he detail contacts he is making in respect of this important issue and will he make a statement?"

• Qu (19)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to please give an update on Cookstown Industrial Estate vacant units, the units are in disrepair."

• Mot (10)

"To ask the Chief Executive to present a progress report on actions being taken to ensure the continued delivery of Library services to the satisfaction of the local community following the recent closure of the Castletymon Library; will he give assurances in the matter and make a statement?"

• Qu (21)

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

Library News & Events

• H-I (16)

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)