Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 23rd January 2018
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to please supply information on how often the quality of the water in the Glenaulin Park stream is tested and include in the report the quality of the water over the last six months of 2017 and if he is satisfied with the quality?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on when the remaining trees in Griffeen Valley Park around Arthur Griffith Park will be pruned. Some of the trees in the area have had branches fall in to residents gardens over the winter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to implement further pruning and shrub clearance in Willsbrook Park prior to 1st March in order to further improve visibility, passive surveillance and public safety."
"This Area Committee seeks details of works planned on the following heritage sites in Lucan:
Specifically:
"That the Chief Executive provide details of works planned on the following heritage sites in Lucan:
Specifically:
"That the Chief Executive provide a report on the new Teen Space program and for this report to include what areas in the Lucan LEA will be included in the program."
"That we as an Area Commitee address this immediately as it appears it was requested on numerous occasions but was never addressed. Residents on Glenmaroon Road Palmerstown have requested the trees pruned back on this road as they are blocking lighting."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive, noting the response to item 55284 can he indicate if any decision has been made in relation to the safety or otherwise of these structures."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this County Council, noting ongoing issues relating to anti social behaviour and littering amongst other things give due consideration to a broad public consultation in relation to the present and future uses of laneways in the Palmerstown area and identify those where this County Council is in a position to take action to address these issues."
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on the current status of the Lucan Swimming Pool Project?"
"This Committee asks the Chief Executive for an update on the opening of the Adamstown Sports/Community Hall and to also report on the set up of the Management board?"
Headed Items
Deputation Meetings (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee requests the Chief Executive provide an update on the Lucan Swimming Pool and to advise that all plans are still within the projected time frame."
"That this Committee calls on the Council to liaise with Gardai regarding the urgent requirement to install CCTV and/or mobile CCTV in areas identified by residents and Palmerstown Community Council at a public meeting on 12th February last."
"That this Area Committee agrees that this council will work with local community groups, local business and the Garda to provide CCTV in Palmerstown, after concerns raised by residents at a recent public meeting in the area. This council will look at all funding schemes available like this one http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Community-Based-CCTV to provide CCTV for the area."
"That this Area Committee recognises the great work done by the Meals on Wheels, Active Retirement Group and other voluntary groups based and operating out of the Palmerstown Parish Centre and requests that this Council assist in any way possible to help them and the Management of the Centre address the current refurbishment/urgent fire and safety issues."
"That the Chief Executive outlines how the Council can assist in a practical way (through the provision of finance or other resources) to help maintain the excellent community service provided to children and older citizens from the Parish Centre in Palmerstown village, which are under threat of closure right now because of the costly overhaul needed of its fire safety and related internal structures; notwithstanding that the Archdiocese has been asked to contribute towards these costs and volunteers and doners from within the community will also do their best to help; and if a statement can be made on the matter."
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the provision of insulation and other related home improvement measures for homes under the Council's remit in the Palmerstown, Clondalkin and Lucan areas over the last year, to specify how these improvements are going to be measured in terms of energy usage and cost savings to the householders themselves and to the local authority; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how many Part V housing units are expected to be available in the Lucan Electoral Area during 2018?
Headed Items
Proposed locations for next phase of social housing construction
Anti Social Behaviour Statistics
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive provide a report on the total number of properties the council currently have on the HAP scheme north of the Naas road. This report will include the total cost paid for the scheme in 2017."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if any enforcement proceedings have been taken or are being considered in relation to alleged ongoing planning breaches at properties located at the entrance to Ballydowd Grove?"
"To ask the Chief Executive following my motion moved at the last Area Committee meeting to indicate if liaison officers have been appointed to deal with matter relating to development at Adamstown?"
"To ask what action the Chief Executive intends/can take to prevent construction traffic from using Tandys Lane and to generally insure that the construction of Adamstown and adjoining does not interfere with the quality of life and safety of residents of both Adamstown neighbouring communities?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to assist and consult with the residents of Paddocks and Hillcrest Estate in relation to making a Part VIII application to install a permeability between to the two areas. This application will ensure that an ideal location will be sought and allow for safer and easier access in and out of the estates?"
Headed Items
Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide a report to this Area Committee, for discussion, on the main issues raised during the recent consultation on the future of the Weston Airport lands."
"That the Chief Executive agree that a plan be put in place to deal with ongoing problems caused by construction traffic and lack of enforcement regarding same in Adamstown and in particular The Paddocks, as a result of multiple applications being submitted in recent years; that residents be actively consulted with regarding the provision of workable solutions; and if a statement can be made on the matter."
"That the Chief Executive bring forward a report on the issues raised by the residents of Palmerstown Drive in relation to the Railings erected by the neighbouring (Maxol) Petrol Station given the decision to refuse permission for retention by SDCC, to state what the Council has done to address the situation since and that he report on the matter."
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to examine the reinstatement of a dedicated SDZ team. Issues within Adamstown continue to be received and a number of planning applications are expected over the following months and some overlapping, and whilst this committee acknowledges that efforts are been made to address a number of these issues, ideally a structure needs to be put in place to allow for issues to be addressed in a fair and timely manner."
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to update on the Council's response to issues raised by this Councillor at last month's Traffic Management meeting in relation to ongoing safety problems being experienced by residents of Ballydowd Grove in exiting their estate, as well as problems with all day parking in the vicinity of the Lucan Road junction as well as the next junction in; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on any recent examination by SDCC of safety issues at the entrance to Ballydowd Grove following an accident which took place there in December 2017 and which was subsequently raised with SDCC by the residents association?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on this motion below. Have traffic counts been done at this location if they have will this junction be upgraded.
| 51608 | Councillor D. O'Brien | Lucan Area Committee | Lucan Area Committee Meeting 29th November 2016 | Motions | 16/11/2016 |
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"That this Area Committee requests that a signal control junction will be installed at the junction of Kennelsfort Road and Oakcourt Ave." |
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"To ask the Chief Executive what progress has been made on this motion below that was passed in September 2016?"
| 50717 | Councillor D. O'Brien | Lucan Area Committee | Lucan Area Committee Meeting 27th September 2016 | Motions | 14/09/2016 |
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"To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on noise pollution in Palmers Estate in Palmerstown from the M50. While the M50 is a hugely important piece of transport infrastructure, it is not fair that those living close to it should have their quality of life affected. This area committee calls on the council and the National Roads Authority to come up with a solution to improve the quality of life for people living beside this road." |
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"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on my motion agreed at the June 2017 LAC “To request a site meeting on Mill Lane/Old Lucan road with representatives of Stewarts Hospital and local residents to agree the location for the proposed pedestrian crossing and to identify footpath repairs, parking and other traffic issued that will address the safety concerns of Stewarts Hospital Users Council?”
"That this Committee requests the Chief Executive engage with the NTA to re-examine the road design along the N4 particularly between the Leixlip junction and the Adamstown junction inbound. With the increase traffic along this stretch and the congestion at junction 4A slip road the traffic is sitting in the left lane on the N4. Also the speed limit reduces rapidly (from 120 to 80) causes a concern. There is also a slight bend along this stretch."
Headed Items
Lucan Parking
Roadworks and Footpath Programme - 2018
Part 8 Report Celbridge Link Road
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Council review procedures for signing off on works commenced in estates most notably footpath repairs to ensure that works are completed to a baseline standard and remove the necessity to revisit sites post completion of works."
"That the Chief Executive provide an update on my motion agreed at the October 2017 LAC meeting “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.”
"That this Committee agree to provide the school with a lollipop lady for safety reasons, with 400 children leaving Scoil Mhuire at the same time after school, the principal, parents and the board of management are extremely anxious for the safety of these children with the flow of cars very heavy at that time also."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to include provision in the 2018 road works programme for measures to COMMENCE improvements to footpaths and safe routes to schools along Lucan Road, including as requested in previous motions 53929 & 54414; along with the provision of additional bollards be installed to prevent parking inside the new hedge at the corner at the entrance to Ballydowd Grove as vehicles are still pulling into this area blocking the footpath and sightlines for motorists exiting Ballydowd Grove and posing risks to pedestrians and cyclists."
"That the Council report, following discussions at the last traffic management meeting and agreed minutes following a deputation by the Parents Association of St Andrew's NS, on measures to improve safety along the Lucan Road in the vicinity of St Andrew's, which also impacts on children attending Colaiste Phadraig and St Mary's BNS, including the following areas:
"That this Committee requests the Chief Executive provide an update on the installation of the new street lights for the Beech Park area, similar to the lights recently installed in the Chalet Gardens and along the Main Road."
"That this committee agree to providing a lollipop lady for St Marys Boys National school in Lucan. The chairperson, on behalf of the parents association are very concerned for child safety. There was a traffic accident there recently and a parent has to jump out of the way to avoid been hit by a car."
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee congratulate the Library Service and the Staff involved in the wonderful Digital Hub at Palmerstown which has received a warm welcome and praise from the local community and to ask for a brief report on its operation to date and on how the concept of a Digital Hub is working out in practice."
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to clarify the ownership of lands located between the Paddocks and Meadowview Grove and to report on any correspondence issued from SDCC to residents of the Paddocks in relation to these lands?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to publish the report and recommendations of the Liffey Blueway study along with a funded plan for implementation."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update with as firm time lines as possible, for the completion of the projects voted on by the people of this LEA as part of the innovative €300K Have Your Say?"
Headed Items
300K Have Your Say
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business
"That this Area Committee makes contact with TII and requests a meeting to discuss the realistic targets for public transport improvements in the Lucan/Palmerstown area and to cater for the future growth of the Lucan area."
| "That this Area Committee, noting that Ms. Anne Graham, CEO of the National Transport Authority, has responded to calls for additional peak hour bus services to/from Lucan with the line that “resources are limited”, hereby calls on the Minister for Transport Shane Ross TD to provide additional resource to the NTA to allow them to expand peak hour bus services to/from Lucan." |
"That the Chief Executive provide a report on the timescale for all the winning projects from the Have Your Say vote to be completed and for this report to include what stage all projects are at present."