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Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 10th April 2018
Economic Development
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
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Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee write to the OPW and ask them to recommend that the Pearse Museum Management reinstate the former park opening hours - the gates are not now open until 9am which discommodes early joggers and dog walkers as well as all the schoolchildren who make their way to school through the park in the mornings."
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"A provision was made in the 2017 Public Realm Improvement Works budget to construct a new footpath along the northern perimeter of Greenhills Park. To ask could the Chief Executive give an update on this matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what the maintenance schedule is for the green space beside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Firhouse? I would suggest that the area needs more regular maintenance because it is consistently comes up as an issue in members representations."
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the complaints made regarding Muckross Green, including damage to the green, a skip blocking the right of way of a laneway, dumping/littering and the opening of access to a cul de sac from the Shelton side, and to make a statement on these matters?"
"That this Committee requests a clean up of the entrances, perimeter and pathways around Greenhills Park, and asks the Chief Executive for an update on path upgrades and maintenance work?"
"Can the Council please outline when the planting of the hedges, trees and shrubs around the area of the new schools in Firhouse is due to commence?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how regularly Firhouse Village Park is tended to in terms of litter picking and general upkeep?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee requests an update on the proposed works to the dog run in Tymon Park."
"That the Chief Executive agree in advance a cleaning schedule, working alongside DLR County Council, to cover Taylors Lane and Ballyboden Road and Way as well as other areas covered during and following this years Marlay Park concerts."
"That the Chief Executive ensures that the Dogs on Leashes Bye Laws within Tymon Park are adhered to and that No Dog Fouling Signs are placed in area of high visibility at all entrances into the park."
"Former Cllr Enda Fanning submitted a motion last year detailing a social enterprise in Marlay Park whereby gardening classes are given and funds raised from these are used to provide gardening training to people with additional needs who benefit greatly from the social interaction and outdoor pursuits. It was agreed to look into developing or supporting a similar scheme in our parks - the members would like an update on this."
"That the Chief Executive carry out a Health and Safety Inspection on all the bridges in Tymon Park and that he prioritises the bridge at Osprey, beside the big lake. I have previously requested that the surface be covered in a non- slip material and that some form of a barrier /netting is placed at the bottom of the rails on either side in order to prevent young children from falling through."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to ensure that dogs that should be wearing muzzles are doing so particularly in our county parks?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the social housing plans and works underway in the area under the remit of this Committee, and to make a statement on the matter?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
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Deputation (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"My understanding is that a number of invitations have been sent to the National Transport Authority to make a presentation to this Area Committee. To ask the Chief Executive is this information correct? If so, how many invitations were sent and what answers were received from the NTA?"
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Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the Chief Executive arrange for a report to be presented to this Area Committee on the Wellington Lane Roundabout. People are understandably annoyed. When will the works be completed and what is the plan for maintenance going forward? That this Council maintains the roundabout to the highest standard."
Planning
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
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New Works (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee notes that under CS6 SLO1 of the current County Development Plan, a Ballymount Local Area Plan is to be prepared and the process concluded by the end of 2018; this Committee notes with frustration that despite our requests for updates and for the process to begin over the past three years, that the statutory process has not even begun; this Committee notes that staffing issues may cause delays, but that no part of the County should be left behind in proper planning and development; and that this Committee calls for this process to begin immediately."