Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 27th February 2018
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive, if someone on the South Dublin housing list wants to move say to Fingal housing list or any other Council list, are there penalties? For example will they lose time on the new list? Equally would they have penalties if the moved from another council list onto South Dublin?"
"To ask the Chief Executive with all the building of houses in Lucan, how many houses will the Council get back in part V's, and will it be 10% of the total building?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
The Housing Procurement & Allocations Report
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the likely tender commencement for the Lucan Swimming Pool?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline what grants if any are available to summer projects for upgrading their IT systems, eg websites and storage for documents; what criteria can need to be met; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Deputation meetings (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the total number of pedestrians crossing areas that have been agreed and listed in the Lucan area traffic management meetings. The areas they are in and the total number of crossing that have funding in this years budget for 2018?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a response to my motion agreed at the December LAC as follows “That a review be carried out into the manner in which requests by local residents (the subject of several motions and questions of mine over the years) for a 3.5T restriction on Kennelsfort Rd, and on the “Cell” between the R148 at the Oval and Kennelsfort road, have been handled. In particular why has An Garda Siochana vetoed the decision of the full Council (July 2015) to have a 3.5T restriction on Kennelsfort Rd when they have apparently agreed a 3.5T restriction on the City Council controlled continuation of the same Rd named on their side as Ballyfermot Road and why has An Garda Siochana not responded to the decision of this LAC (November 2016 Item ID: 51367) to impose a 3.5T restriction on the cell between the Oval and Kennelsfort Road. And that a full report be brought before this LAC for consideration at the February meeting at the latest.” It is now a month overdue."
"To ask the Chief Executive to clear the broken glass etc. along the cycle lane on the N4 over the M50. This has been requested through member’s rep #1294225 last August and hasn’t been addressed since. Cyclists that are using this are experiencing frequent punctures and causing great inconvenience."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Traffic Section Works Program 2018
Motions
"That the Chief Executive report on the best way to deal with the network of Laneways in Palmerstown. I have raised numerous motions and questions down the years and proposed a number of options, some of which have been implemented, e.g. (a) the bollards on the lower end of the Kennelsfort/Woodfarm Lane; (b) the bollards at the top of the lower lane Kennelsfort Road/The Ave; (c) the bollards at the top of Wheatfield/Oak Court and the (e and f) two sets of bollards mid-way on the Kennelsfort/The Ave, top and bottom. Dumping and anti-social behaviour persists and it’s now time to review the positon and to consider the long standing request for gates to replace the bollards at (a) and to consider CCTV (perhaps the mobile unit) and to include the cleaning and maintenance of the laneways in the review. It is time now to seek long term solutions."
"That this Area Committee commends the efforts of staff during the recent snow storm but calls on the Chief Executive to explore options that we could include in future plans to clear priority pedestrian pathways for wheelchair users whom were isolated in the days and weeks during and after the storm. Whilst there were fantastic efforts to clear roads, snow/ice was moved in mounds blocking all dished kerbs which is creating ongoing difficulties."
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive improve the lighting on what's known locally as Jet Hill Lucan's Newlands Road."
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the total number of housing estates in the Lucan LEA that have had new LED lights fitted. This report will also include the different types of lights that have been used in each estate as some estates are brighter that others."
"That this Area Committee, noting the high volume of traffic in particular HGV and construction traffic that are using the Newcastle road has resulted in significant damage in parts, requests the Chief Executive repair the road from the N4 to the junction at the Finnstown Abbey/Tandys Lane, and also include replacing the existing bollards that are on the Newcastle Road in particular the ones just outside Finnstown Castle Hotel as they are no longer visible due to the high levels of dust on the Newcastle Road."
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive improve the lighting in the lanes between Wheatfield Road ad Oak Court Drive for security reasons."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the next stage of the Clonburris SDZ process and the likely timescale for subsequent meetings as well as an explanation for Councillors and residents as to the types of amendments that can validly be made in respect of changes made at the last stage, ie what restrictions apply; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update in relation to the composition of this County Council's Vacant Site Register in particular please report on the number of sites now on the register; the location of these sites; the number and location of any sites in public ownership; the number of sites for which an appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on progress of the restoration of King Johns Bridge at Griffeen Valley Park?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Adamstown SDZ Quarterly Update
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a progress update on the proposed Liffey Valley Blueway?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on possible sites that this Council could buy on the open market in the Lucan LEA that could then be used for social housing."
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Library News & Events
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for the latest update on the €300k for Lucan/Palmerstown as well as official clarification regarding the period by which all projects are supposed to be completed by?"
Headed Items
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 committee requests the Chief Executive to write to the Minister Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to investigate the significant delay with the ESB and the removal of overhead lines in Adamstown (St. Helens), which are preventing the occupation of completed housing in Adamstown.
Below is the developer’s response to date:
‘There is an unforeseen delay with the removal of some overhead electrical lines at St. Helens. As is now common practice, these overhead lines need to be removed and supply routed to the site via an underground network. Unfortunately, the ESB have been extremely slow in communicating a date in respect of the aforementioned and our construction team have sought a meeting with them to discuss the seriousness of the situation".
"That this Committee writes to Dublin Bus, pending a requested sit down meeting on related issues, seeking additional morning peak hour buses to be put on the route servicing Willsbrook bus stop towards the city centre from 7-9am as hundreds of people have been left stranded for more than 45 minutes on different days due to full buses passing commuters at this location on a regular basis."
"That this Area Committee, following a road show held by Dublin Bus in Lucan Shopping Centre in October 2017 requests the Chief Executive make contact with the NTA asking that this Area Committee be presented with the findings of feedback acquired by Dublin Bus and to advise the Members of NTA plans regarding Dublin Bus services within the wider Lucan area."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Environment
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive provide a report into the situation of the house (address provided), which the Council was in the process of taking over as a derelict site and which is again returning to an even worse state and is the focal point for a lot of anti-social activity."
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive as part of any lighting improvements scheduled, to repair the footpath between 109 Beech Grove and 307 Beech Park, as this has become very narrow, having recently been covered in loose grass and mud, and is dangerous for walking, particularly for those with mobility issues; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive why the following areas of shrubbery have not been cleared after a considerable time; if a deadline date can be outlined for same (if not completed by time of this question being responded to); and if a statement can be made:
- Hermitage Park entrance - on one side of the road it has grown out to cover two thirds of the footpath; residents association has contacted SDCC on a number of occasions but so far no action;
- Colthurst/Huntingdon entrance - East side needs further cutting back and clearance and tidying as per requests made by individuals residents over the last six months;
- Mount Andrew Place; the large shrubbery at entrance to this turn and area around was due to be cleaned up by Council in 2015/16 following requests I made but residents maintain no works have been done."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee call on the Chief Executive to give an updated report on the development of Esker Celtic Frame Football Pitch."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Council to work with Lucan Harriers to find funding to provide a new perimeter fence around the new running track."
"That this Area Committee, further to concerns raised by Lucan Harriers in relation to the installation of a secure perimeter fence to safeguard the newly planned running track in the Lucan area, recognise the value of this facility and how it will benefit the communities in the wider Lucan area.
Furthermore, also recognises the impossible task that the members of Lucan Harriers are expected to achieve regarding the additional €60/€70K costs to secure this perimeter fence on top of the already additional costs endured during the final procurement process.
This committee now requests the Chief Executive provide a source of funding for the perimeter fence as the new track is due for completion in May 2018 as any possible funding available through various community grants may not be in place when the track is due to be opened".
"That this Area Committee, noting funding has been approved for a new fencing to be erected between the Lucan Newlands Road and Abbeywood Court after my motion below, update on when this fence will be installed and can the plans be supplied so I can pass them on to the residents in the area."
55634 (M17 - Lucan ACM, April 2017 - Cllr D. O' Brien).
"This Area committee calls on the Council to install a new fence at the end of the Lucan Newlands road at the laneway leading to the R136. Between Glen Vale and Abbeywood Estate's. The current fence is not fit for purpose and there is a lot of anti-social behaviour in the area with people jumping over the fence."
"That this Area Committee, following feedback/comments made by park users in particular in Griffeen Park regarding excessive dog waste in our parks, requests the Chief Executive examines introducing dog litter bins on a pilot basis in Griffeen Park to ascertain their effectiveness and possibly resulting in a reduction of dog waste."