Agenda - Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee Meeting 13th February 2018

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Date:
13/02/2018 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
RTFB Meeting Administration
Responsibility:
RTFB Meeting Administration

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 9th January 2018

Water & Drainage

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Chris Galvin

"To ask the Chief Executive what drainage works will be carried out to alleviate the problems at Owendoher Haven, now that building has started on the Ballyboden infill?"

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Lawlor
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Council on behalf of the ratepayers at the junction of Kimmage Road and Whitehall Road West to provide planters with shrubs as these trades feel disadvantaged in relation to their neighbours in Dublin City Council?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Lawlor
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Council on behalf of the ratepayers at the junction of Kimmage Road and Whitehall Road West to provide a bin as these trades feel disadvantaged in relation to their neighbours in Dublin City Council?"

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive how he plans to upgrade and ensure the maintenance of Beechfield Park, Dublin 12, and to make a statement on the matter?"

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive can the Council please provide an update on when the pilot scheme for the Big Belly Solar Bins will be rolled out and can you please confirm if the scheme will include the provision of a bin in Rathfarnham Castle Park?

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

"To ask the Chief Executive can the Council please confirm the species and type of tree that was planted in Rathfarnham Wood as part of the Tree Planting Programme?"

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

Public Realm Improvement Works Programme 2018

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee supports the provision of significant new playgrounds in both the Firhouse and Knocklyon areas and asks the Chief Executive to report on (a) the provision of a playground as per the Mt Carmel Part 8 agreement and (b) the opportunities for the provision of a playground in Knocklyon."

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That the Chief Executive address a number of issues that have been brought to my attention regarding Beechfield Park.

1: Obscene graffiti

2: Burnt out bins

3: Burnt play equipment in the playground

4: Illegal and obstructive Parking

5: Anti-social behaviour

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That the Chief Executive deal with the rat infestation at Ballycragh Park and to give an update on the upkeep of the park, which has been unsatisfactory over the past six months."

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That the Chief Executive provide an update on the agreed works to the dog run in Tymon park which has been almost unusable for several months now."

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the actions promised by Public Realm to residents of Rathfarnham Woods at their Deputation of June 2016."

Environment

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Community

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development
Responsibility:
Brian Leonard

Deputations (No Business)

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Housing

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Marguerite Staunton

"To ask the Chief Executive how many vacant council properties are currently in the Rathfarnham LEA, and how many Part V units are expected this year?"

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor Rob Russell
Responsibility:
Marguerite Staunton

"To ask the Chief Executive how many vacant houses are currently available in the Terenure/Templeogue LEA and How many part V units are coming on stream this year?

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development
Responsibility:
Marguerite Staunton
H-I (9)
Submitted by:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Waste Services for Traveller Sites

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

Anti Social Behaviour Statistics

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Planning

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

"To ask the Chief Executive when construction work on the Dodder Greenway will commence; what works are planned for 2018; and to make a statement on the matter?"

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Brian Keaney

"To ask the Chief Executive, what plans there are, if any, to rezone open green spaces within the RTT area for housing?"

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

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 (6)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Transportation

Questions

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Donovan
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Chief Executive please can a revised calendar, current status and next steps be published in relation to the Edmondstown Road Closure?"

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Donovan
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Chief Executive what is the latest status on the Nationwide Programme of LED Public Light Upgrades and comment on 2018 LED Upgrade plans for the area covered by this Committee?"

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide members with an update on progress on the resolution of the private landowner issue which caused the closure of the Edmondstown Road?

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Lawlor
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Chief Executive to resurface the road in Killakee Park and Gardens Firhouse as road condition is very poor?"

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Lawlor
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Council on behalf of the ratepayers at the junction of Kimmage Road and Whitehall Road West to repair the footpaths as these trades feel disadvantaged in relation to their neighbours in Dublin City Council?"

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. McMahon
Responsibility:
John Coughlan

"To ask the Chief Executive is there a planned upgrade for the dangerous junction at Bohernabreena Road and Moran's Lane. Are these works still planned and may I have an update on these works and a timeframe of when it is proposed for these works to be carried out?"

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. McMahon
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Edmondstown Road closure. Is there a plan in place to make the road safe and is there a timeline as to when the road will be re-opened to allow through traffic?"

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Chief Executive can the Council please give an update on the Footpath Programme for the Rathfarnham area? Can details please be given of the Estates which are to be dealt with in 2018 and where the Council is on the 2017 programme?"

Qu (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
John Coughlan

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the re-alignment of the Knocklyon Road?"

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Landuse Planning & Transportation
Responsibility:
William Purcell

Warning Signage

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Landuse Planning & Transportation
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

Roadworks and Footpath Programme - 2018

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Director of Land Use, Planning & Transportation
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

Edmondstown Road Update

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
John Coughlan

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

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"That the Chief Executive assess Glenmore Park as a possible site for additional traffic calming measures.  The street is used as a racetrack and there have been several accidents.  The street is also used by playing children who are being endangered by speeding vehicles."

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. McMahon
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"That this Committee receives a detailed report on public lighting along the R114, Bohernabreena. Further to my Membersreps on this issue there is a cluster of lights not working and this is extremely dangerous in a rural area on a very busy road with vehicles travelling at high speed."

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"That the Chief Executive provide a full briefing and update on the status and work to date on Edmonstown Road. Furthermore can a plan of action, including timelines, please be provided to members"

Libraries & Arts

Questions

Qu (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell

"To ask the Chief Executive which 10 books/items have the longest waiting list at Ballyroan Library and what is the highest number of reservations ever on a library item?

Headed Items

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell

Library News & Events

H-I (20)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

H-I (21)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"Can the Chief Executive please provide an update of remedial works that have taken place in the past year at Rathfarnham Castle Park?  Furthermore can the Council please outline what works are currently planned and the timescales of such works also?

Headed Items

H-I (22)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"That the Council please provide an update on the proposed project developments at Rathfarnham Castle? Can the Area Committee please be provided with the proposed plans and timescales."

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (23)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (24)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Barbara Reilly

"That this Area Committee calls on Dublin Bus to provide an interim bus route to the Edmondstown, Rockbrook and Tibradden areas during the period of works on Edmondstown Road."

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Barbara Reilly

"To ask the Chief Executive to write to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment to ask why residents in Allagour/Ballymorfinn area have no access to broadband, despite the laying of fibre optic cables in the area."

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Niall Noonan

"That this Area Committee requests that Templeogue Basketball Club be afforded a Mayors Reception by South Dublin County Council."