Agenda - 26th February 2018 Tallaght Area Committee Meeting
Back to MeetingsHeaded Items
Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 22nd January 2018.
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"Can the Chief Executive or Environment SPC please look into options for the provision of suitable bins around Dodder Valley Park Tallaght?
The current design, relative to their usage, does not appear to be fit for purpose for users or council workers charged with their maintanance.
Is there a better design available that may also be more suitable for positioning inside the park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an additional bin at Dodder Valley Park Tallaght?
There are currently bins at the the Ahern's and Avonmore gates of the park. Can a bin be provided midway at the entrance at Bawnville or Newbawn?
The current design of bins, relative to their usage, does not appear to be fit for purpose for users or council workers charged with their maintenance.
Is there a better design available that may also be more suitable for positioning at points inside the park?" (picture provided for illustration)
"The area at Whitestown stream opposite Bolbrook Grove and Drive is particularly prone to illegal dumping and the gathering of materials during high winds. To ask the Chief Executive to investigate whether some simple landscaping in the area around Whitestown Stream, increasing access and use, would assist in reclaiming the area?
Is the area considered for upgrading as part of proposed cycling infrastructure?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when drainage works will begin in Magee/Butler park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive is there provision in the budget for public lighting to be installed on the public walkway between Landale Lawns and Ambervale which works are begin on in the next few weeks?"
"To ask the CEO if he will report on the engagement by his officials with the Kilnamanagh Neighbourhood Watch committee in respect of lands at Treepark Road close to the Kilnamanagh Football Club site; will he note the concerns of the committee and indeed the wider community that action will be taken regarding the matter and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO if he will confirm actions being taken in respect of commitments made by officials of his Environment Department at the recent Deputations meeting with Tallaght Community Council."
Headed Items
Public Realm Improvement Works Programme 2018
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"That TAC supports the meeting and walk of the lands in the vacinity of the Kilnamanagh Community Centre organised for 1:30pm on Monday 29th of January from the Centre with a view to working with Neighbourhood Watch, the GAA & Soccer Club plus the Residents Association and any other relevant party to look at how best to develop the facilities in that Corner of Kilnamanagh and cut across the area being used for anti-social activities."
"That this Area Committee ask that the Parks Department works with the Residents and Clubs in Kilnamanagh plus TII and Waterways Ireland to come up with a plan to develop over time the open space bordering on the M50 and Ballymount Junction following on from our site visit there on Monday 29th of January (photos attached). This area is increasingly becoming the focus for serious anti-social behaviour and even criminality due to the ease of access off the M50. The whole area needs to be made much more secure and in doing so opened up to the residents."
"That this area committee calls on the Manager to provide a full report with regards to the numerous motions and questions that have been submitted in relation to the opening of the access gate in Springbank. Although, a petition was signed by a majority of residents who are in favour, a public consultation has yet to happen, with only a deputation meeting being held with 4/5 residents attending."
"That this Committee once again calls on the CEO to investigate where stolen and “company cars” and motorbikes are gaining access to Killinarden Park, with a view to some solution being arrived at to stop this access which is causing considerable damage to the park and considerable disruption to local clubs and Park users."
Environment
Headed Items
Litter Problems at Hazel Hill
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"This AC calls on the council to commit to regular clean ups at the green area between Bolbrook and the Whitestown Stream, including the clean up of bon fire sites from 2017. The area is prone to illegal dumping and during heavy winds sees the accummalation of waste from around the area.
Can the Chief Executive comment on whether some simple landscaping work would assist with encouraging better use of the area?"
"That this Committee calls on the CEO to arrange for the installation of one of our mobile cameras on the perimeter of Jobstown Park at Glenshane Drive with a view to discouraging and catching culprits who are illegally dumping rubbish in the park on a large scale which is causing severe nuisance and environmental health issues for both residents and park users."
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive is the static camera in Rossfield Green in working order. Residents have reported quite a lot of criminal and illegal dumping happening there. Are images being used to prosecute culprits involved?"
Headed Items
Deputations
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report to this Committee regarding the waiting time involved for the installation of walk in showers and access ramps to homes of tenants who require such adaptation, based upon OT reports?"
"To ask the Chief Executive, after investigation of the no mans land in Brookview, that the Council contact Co-Operative Housing to discuss how to make best use of this piece of land?"
"To ask the CEO to present a further report on actions being taken in respect of the most recent meeting attended by his officials with the Fettercairn Estate Management Committee; will he appreciate the concerns of the committee regarding crime and anti-social behavior in the estate and in reporting will he confirm his support for the Fettercairn Estate Management Committee and state how he might help their campaign to seek funding to facilitate additional days for their Estate Management worker?"
"To ask the CEO how many applications have been received from the area covered by the TAC in respect of the recently announced Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme; will he confirm how he is promoting the scheme to the public and will he make a general statement in respect of the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the number of families in hotels in Tallaght.
Also can the Chief Executive report on Tallaght Cross. What is transition period in Tallaght Cross?"
Headed Items
Proposed locations for next phase of Social Housing Construction
Naming of St. Aidans New Housing Development
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to carry out an inspection of the boundary wall at the rear of 55 Westpark and carry out any necessary works to make the wall safe. This wall is very badly damaged and is a danger to the children who play in the green space in this area. The wall was previously examined and my understanding is that works were scheduled but no repairs have yet taken place to date."
"That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to extend the fence on top of the wall separating Knockmore Drive and Killinarden Park, to deter joyrider’s from entering Killinarden Park."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to give a timeframe for when the old Rossfield shops will be refurbished and brought into the housing stock, which in turn, will see much needed housing being provided to families on our waiting list."
"That this area committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide the report of the investigation that was to be carried out back in Sept 2016, refer to Motion 50527: also calls on the Chief Executive to consult with the residents as this still has not been carried out with regards to the same."
"That this Committee calls on the CEO to provide a full report on the evolving issues with Homeless tenants in the Abberley Court Hotel around its status as a “Hub”. That this report include timeframes being advised to tenants on how long they will expect to stay there, what services will be available to them, will they have a housing liaison officer to help them transition to HAP or other forms of housing and any other relevant information the Chief Executive seems important to provide."
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on current process for appeals for time on housing list. When dealing with people that are on the housing list there is always a dispute with time on list. Can you tell me about when a dispute arises what is procedure to fix dispute?"
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report to this Area Committee regarding the recent fire in the underground car park at New Bancroft Hall, indicating if South Dublin County Council has oversight of certification of reinstatement works regarding public water supply, sewage, electrical and gas supply. Has the Council had any interaction with DFB regarding Fire Safety Certification and are there any areas of the apartment blocks, such as walkways etc, in Council ownership?"
"To ask the CEO if he will confirm how many one off housing planning applications were made for addresses within the area covered by the TAC in 2017 and will he also give details of how many were granted and how many were refused in that period?"
Headed Items
Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
To ask the CEO to provide a report on the issues and actions to be taken that arose out of the site meeting with the Roads Dept, An Garda Síochánna and representatives from Scoil Cáitlín Maude as committed to in response to my question at the January 2018 Tallaght Area Committee meeting under Question 15 under that agenda.
Headed Items
Roadworks and Footpath Programme - 2018
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"To ask the Chief Executive that due to the number of serious assaults that have taken place on the Ambervale side of Cookstown way, that the Council will inspect and install LED lighting as a necessary safety measure."
That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to extinguish the Right of Way on the pathway adjacent to the Gable wall of 1 Raheen Drive, Tallaght, Dublin 24. This pathway runs from Raheen Drive to Raheen Court and crosses through the centre of the land attached to 1 Raheen Drive, under Folio Number DN1637F.
Motion in the names of Cllr Mick Duff, Cllr Martina Genockey and Cllr Charlie O'Connor
"That this area committee calls on the Chief Executive to examine extinguishing the right of way at 1 Raheen Drive, Tallaght."
"That this Committee calls on the CEO to provide an update on the Installation of traffic calming ramps at the bottom of Killinarden Hill adjacent to the houses to the front of Hazelgrove Estate and the junction of Killinarden Heights."
"That this committee give a detailed account of the history of the walkway at the side of 1 Raheen Drive."
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive has the Council any plans to develop the site at Cushlawn Estate. This site is directly behind Tallaght Travellers and is bordered by Whitestown Road and Kiltipper way. It is a constant source of illegal dumping and abuse to horses who are being tethered there in inhumane conditions. Would the Council not think of allotments in the interim."
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the work on the new stand at Tallaght stadium and when will the work finish?"
"To ask the CEO to present a report,within the remit of his Director of Economic, Enterprise & Tourism, in respect of the January Deputations meeting with Tallaght Community Council; will he give assurances in respect of commitments made at the meeting and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO if he will make contact with the Irish Rugby Football Union in respect of the concerns of the Tallaght community regarding the derelict state of the historical Katherine Tynan Homestead site in Kingswood Heights; will he appreciate the concern of many that the site should be properly restored and will he enter into meaningful discussions with the IRFU in respect of the matter and will he make a statement?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the CEO to write to Charlie Flanagan TD Minister for Justice asking him to raise with the acting Garda Commissioner the need to assign additional personnel to the Community Garda Unit at Tallaght Garda Station."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)