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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 21st May 2018
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would write to the National Transport Authority asking for details of their plans to provide additional bus shelters throughout the Tallaght area?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would write to Simon Harris TD, Minister for Health, asking if additional HSE resources could be made available to the board of Tallaght University Hospital to allow the board to take effective action in relation to the ongoing trolley crisis at the Hospital?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Motions
'CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS'
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to make contact with the Management Company of Killinarden Shops and demand that they resurface the road inside the perimeter of the shops, install litter bins and upgrade and improve the overall shop front and area."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to lobby Dublin Bus to install a bus shelter at the N81 stop 2597. This is a particularly busy stop used by a lot of children in the morning travelling to school, in bad weather parents in the area are forced to drive their children rather than using public transport."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report regarding the ownership of the large utility box, located at the junction of Tymon North Park and St Aongus Road and inform this Area Committee as to who is responsible for removing the large amount of graffiti on the same box?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
'CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS'
"This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to give a report on what Waste Management Companies have been contacted by the Council to ask for details of households who are compliant with waste collection laws in the Tallaght area. Additionally, that the Chief Executive gives a report on what actions have been taken for those found not to be compliant, particularly around black spots."
"Due to the serious amount of illegal dumping evident in and around the Jobstown Stream namely Cloonmore and Bawnlea Estates can a letter be issued to tenants to inform them that this practice is illegal and either a receipt of proper disposal or the refuse company they use be supplied to the Council."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to erect dog fouling signage in the Brookmount Area."
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to indicate if consideration will be given to the suggestion to set up a User Group App or provision be given on the Council's Website for "Friends of Tymon Park"? This group is made up of regular users of Tymon Park and are keenly interested in ensuring that the Park is maintained to a very high standard, are also seeking notifications of any major works in the Park that can impede usage and are looking to interact, in the interests of health and safety and indeed, to inform of damage or anti social activities, with the Council, in the best interests of all Park users?"
"With regard to bollards at Bolbrook Grove / Avonmore Drive / Avonmore Park in Tallaght, can the Chief Executive please update on the time frame for their replacement and the style of bollard the Council proposes to use?"
"Has the Department come up with a resolution to the trees in Bancroft Park open space that are infringing on residents at Bancroft Crescent in Tallaght? Several representations have been made at Area Committee Meetings on this issue. If the issue has not been resolved can the Chief Executive agree to meet residents and find a solution?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what planning enforcement action is being taken in respect of the abandoned planter boxes at Belgard Square West, Tallaght, noting the concern of the local community that effective action be finally taken in the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm actions he is taking to deal with the serious concerns of residents of Bancroft Estate in respect of the operation of Scramblers and Quads in the 30 acres Park off Greenhills Road. Will he appreciate the serious concerns of the local community in respect of the matter and will he make a statement?"
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Springbank Access Gate
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
'CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS'
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to explore the possibility of having a memorial garden in the centre of Tallaght, in recognition of the women who fought for women's suffrage and in celebration of the centenary year."
"Following the Teen Space Report at Full Council Meeting on 14th May 2018 that this Committee asks the Chief Executive to carry out a feasibility study on the suitability of the basketball court in Kingswood for such a project."
"That this Council strongly consider redeveloping the Whitestown Stream between the Blessington Road and Cloonmore Road. This area is a constant eyesore to the local community and needs proper renewing to coincide with the new Dromcarra infill."
"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive if the changing rooms at Brady’s Field can be upgraded, at present they are in very bad condition, the container currently has branches growing into it. At present Tymon Bawn FC have 3 senior teams using the pitches, but because of the lack of toilet and lighting in the changing rooms it means that no juvenile teams can play at that location."
"That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to arrange inspection of the walls in the green area leading from The Park Millbrook Lawns to the Seskin View Road. Residents have complained that the walls surrounding the grass area have become dangerous as there are holes in them and they could come down on a child if they climbed up on them. Can you arrange to have this area inspected and let residents know what works will be completed to make the walls safe."
"That this Area Committee slightly widen the access gate to Cookstown Luas stop from the green space between Ambervale and Birchwood to facilitate wheelchair users."
"That this Committee organise litter picks to be carried out at the green space and back of Alderwood shops and at the bottom of Maplewood adjacent the Tallaght bypass in Springfield."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for the installation of an unofficial soccer pitch on the main green in De Selby Estate near the roundabout as there is a clear need for it now as identified by the residents on a recent poll they carried out on Facebook with all residents. Poll image supplied. This unofficial pitch with goal posts was previously agreed but didn’t happen to due to one resident objecting. Clear and widespread support is clearly shown now."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to liaise with residents of De Selby to facilitate them in working with the Council and Elected Reps in delivering a playspace for their Estate and with their full input on design. I will have the details of a poll at the time of this Meeting for clarification of support."
Community
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New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"Allocation of Council housing has changed and Homelessness is no longer a priority. SDCC are now taking a person’s time spent on the housing list and their time spent in homeless accommodation to assess where they are on the list. To ask the Chief Executive when was this decision made? Have SDCC contacted everyone in homeless accommodation to inform them of this change?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what is the criteria for allocating people who are homeless to the Abberley Hub as opposed to allocating them to Tallaght Cross?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the number of homes in the Tallaght area that have had their homes renovated by way of the Windows and Doors Programme as approved in Budget 2018 and and could the Chief Executive indicate what year inspections of Grade 5 windows are now being installed as part of this years budget?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please report on progress of window and door handle upgrade works in Avonbeg Tallaght? I was advised that this process would also include an audit of front doors. Can the Chief Executive confirm that this also is in train?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present a report in respect of the Abberley Housing Hub detailing when all accommodation will now be available and will he also confirm what efforts are being made to ensure that Tallaght families wishing to avail of such accommodation are facilitated?"
"To ask the Chief Execugtive to report on his contacts with the Fettercairn Estate Management group following the most recent meeting attended by his staff and will he particularly note the concerns of the local community in respect of renewed crime and anti social behaviour especially over the recent June bank holiday weekend and will he make a statement?"
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Proposed Part 8 for three Older Persons Schemes in Tallaght
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to carry out a visual inspection of the facades of the industrial premises located between the Old Belgard Road and Belgard Road (particularly the facades which face onto Belgard Road) and following this inspection will he comment on the number and types of advertising banners and signs that have been erected on these facades and will he confirm how many (if any) have the benefit of a planning permission?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a full report on the taking-in-charge process in De Selby Estate, outlining what measures are outstanding, i.e roads, drainage etc, what efforts is the Developer making to address these issues, what efforts the Council are making to ensure the Developer follows through and to provide an estimated timeframe for taking-in-charge - taking into account these issues are providing difficulty for residents who have urgent road safety matters that need addressing which can’t be delivered until the Estate is taken--n-charge?"
"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to have a survey carried out in Birchview Drive. Residents are very concerned about the high volume of speeding cars using the road and are requesting assistance from this Committee to come up with a solution before someone is seriously injured."
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Proposed Extinguishment of Public Right of Way between Whitebrook Park and Raheen Close.
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"Would the Chief Executive advise this Area Committee as to a time frame for maintenance of the "Red" covered ramps, damaged by flooding and other adverse weather conditions, in the Tallaght area, including the estates in the St Aengus Parish area."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for a safety audit of the roads in De Selby Estate as the incidents of life threatening speeding of cars that has been ongoing for years is growing in number and is clearly going to lead to tragedy if both the Gardaí and the Council don’t make an intervention. Councillors have raised the matter of safety at the roundabout where there have been many crashes over the years with many boundary walls of residents homes destroyed in the process. I’ve recently been liaising with our local Gardaí who are also anxious for ramps and other forms of traffic calming to be considered and installed. This matter needs to be addressed immediately."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to investigate with a view to the installation of a full yellow box on the Greenhills Road to enable residents of Greenhills Court apartments to enter and exit the car park to their homes safely and without long delays. Some other lining may need to be removed or altered to facilitate these safety measures."
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"In view of the fact that the old Castletymon Library is now up for sale by the owners and significant safety works have been carried out on the roof of the premises, and understanding that no actual contract is issued for the new Library, as yet, could the Chief Executive indicate if consideration is being given to purchasing the building and renewing Library Services in Castletymon Shopping Centre, thereby supporting the local business Community?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update in respect of the development of the new public Library at Castletymon and in reporting will he also confirm what arrangements are currently in place to cater for those members of the local community who wish to access Library services?"
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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 who is in ownership of the land beside Killinarden Enterprise Business Park that is across from South City Business park? To additionally ask, if it is Council owned that the Council consider making use of this land by expanding the Enterprise Business Park for the purpose of creating more local business and employment?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what actions are proposed within the remit of the Director of Economic Enterprise and Tourism Development in respect of issues raised at the most recent Deputations meeting by Fettercairn Estate Management noting the importance of this issue to the local community and will he make a statement?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)