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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 25th June, 2018
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive the progress on Tree Pruning in the Tallaght Central area with particular interest in the Belgard, Kingswood and Balrothery areas?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if a date has been scheduled for works to begin on the clearing of the overgrowth between Bancroft Close and Castlepark. Also the wall was to be highered and access gate to 40 acres replaced?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the Play Space Programme and report on the Play Space for Saggart and Brittas?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an updated report on securing the hot spots where access is being gained through Killinarden Park by so-called “joyriders” at Knockmore Drive and Crescent and will he make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to investigate the negative sight lines that are being created by the wooden bollards along the grass verge at the junction of Bawnlea Avenue and Fortunesown Lane as you look to the right as you exit Bawnlea Avenue at this point?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to comment on whether the area at Bolbrook/Whitestown stream would benefit from additional tree planting? The area is maturing, with existing trees, but does still suffer from use as a bonfire site and dumping. Would the planting of additional trees, with limited growth, such as blossom trees, limit the use if the site for bonfires and encourage use by residents and walkers?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that, following on from the Lower Bancroft Residents' deputation, steps are being taken to
- tidy the public area at the end of Bancroft Close
- secure the perimeters of Bancroft Park from scramblers
- install more suitable fencing on the park walls at Bancroft Close and Castle Park
- facilitate higher visibility and safety for pedestrian access between Castle Park and Bancroft Close.
Can the Chief Executive please outline any proposed schedule for said works?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of the concerns of the Old Bawn Residents Association that no action has been taken in respect of their request, made most recently at their last Deputations meeting, to have the Name Stone at the junction of Old Bawn Road / Way moved out to a more prominent position; will he now give assurances and make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will detail actions available to the Council to deal with the menace of Scramblers activity in the general Kingswood Heights area as highlighted by Kingswood Heights Residents Association and in reporting will he detail his general view in respect of this matter which also effects many other Tallaght communities?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Springbank Access Gate
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Tallaght Area Committee welcomes the granting of Green Flag Status for Sean Walsh Park and, noting that this proposal had the support of all Tallaght Councillors, applauds the efforts of Council Management and staff in pursuing the matter and acknowledges the work of the Litter Mugs group recognised in the announcement by the Council and now asks for confirmation of plans to mark the new status of Sean Walsh Park and will the Chief Executive now make a statement."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange a clean-up and pruning of trees to the rear of Avonmore Park. Residents have complained that the trees are dangerous and that there is also rat infestations in this area."
"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive if litter bins can be installed in the Brookmount area."
Environment
Headed Items
OPW Flood Risk Management Plan for the Liffey and Dublin Bay
Killinarden Shops
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the current turnaround of Council properties from the time received to going on CBL?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to advise this Area Committee if there are any plans to carry out an inspection of the gated back lanes in the Tymon/Aongus, Tymonville and Castles areas within an intention of removing the serious amount of dumped household furniture, building rubble and garden waste deposited in these lane ways by irresponsible residents, which now creates a public health hazard. Could he also indicate the responsibilities of both Housing and Environment Departments in this matter?"
"There are at present four infill housing projects due for completion in Tallaght, what percentage of them have been allocated to new tenants and what is the breakdown with regards to priority lists?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will present a report on actions being taken to support the important work of the Fettercairn Estate Management group which have been the subject of special meetings organised by the group to highlight ongoing difficulties in the Estate and attended by your staff and local Councillors; will he give assurances and make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to respond to criticism often expressed in respect of boarded up houses in the Tallaght region; will he give details of such houses currently in that category; will he give assurances and make a statement?"
Headed Items
Anti-Social Statistics
Housing Allocations Report
Part V & Construction Report
Part VIII for the Energy Centre for the District Heating Project
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"Following a Deputation that took place with Fettercairn Estate Management with due regard to the wasteland that lies adjacent to the Luas Line along the Katherine Tynan Road and to the rear of Kilmartin Estate along the Cheeverstown Road that this Council will allocate in the upcoming budget funding to develop this land in consultation with the residents."
"That this Committee expresses its solidarity with housing activists engaged in direct action such as the occupation of vacant buildings to highlight the housing crisis. This Committee supports the demand by activists for the Compulsory Purchase of buildings that have been vacant for more than 12 months and calls on the management to immediately draw up a register of all vacant residential units in the Tallaght LEA to find suitable buildings for Compulsory Purchase by the council.”
"In view of the fact that Councillors are constantly getting requests from applicants on the Housing List, Transfer List etc, this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive, in the interests of fairness, to inform all local Councillors when houses are allocated to applicants or when a transfer is under consideration."
"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive for a report on anti-social behaviour in certain estates in Tallaght. What is being done to the tenants in Council houses to stop the gangs taking over in some areas? Can the Chief Executive also report on the commitments from the CEO for a special task force to stop this type of behaviour in our communities."
Community
Headed Items
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to inform this Area Committee if any Part 8 exists on the open space between Tree Park Road and the Greenhills Road and Castletymon Road Junction, which is a direct pedestrian route to Tymon Park, Castletymon Road and local schools. Would he also indicate why this Part 8, if any, should impede the provision of a pedestrian footpath on this open space?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will present an update on his dealings in respect of the Laneway at Raheen/Whitebrook; will he confirm the schedule being followed in respect of planned works; will he assurances to the local community in respect of the matter and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would respond to the request from residents of the Birchview area of Kilnamanagh Estate in Tallaght in respect of their concerns regarding the condition of the Footpaths; will he confirm plans to carry out any necessary repairs and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the upgrade of road at Citywest Shopping Centre and report when this work will be finished?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to look in to the lights at Firhouse Road West at Aylesbury when you are approaching the Shopping Centre on your left the lights are hidden with the trees blocking the lights?"
Headed Items
Saggart Village Initiative
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to investigate installing speed ramps on Homelawn Road."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to investigate and find a solution to the parking issues in the Brookmount Estate. There is a garage in the area which is using the street for over flow parking leading to serious congestion issues in the estate. The new Cycle Track in Brookmount is also being used as parking by this garage. Can the Chief Executive please arrange to have the area inspected and issue a letter to any businesses using on street parking as part of the operation of that business."
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to consider carrying out a feasibility study for the possibility of a Taxi Rank being installed at the Square Luas stop".
"That this Committee make allowance for traffic calming measures to be carried out on Birchview Drive and give feedback on survey carried out."
Planning
Headed Items
Strategic Housing Development
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to update members on his Tourism strategy for Tallaght; will he detail initiatives planned in that regard and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report when the new stand at Tallaght Stadium will be open?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the amount of new business looking for support from the Local Enterprise Office and to ask the Chief Executive if we need another enterprise park for start up businesses in the Tallaght area?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirelach's Business
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to confirm actions he is taking in respect of improving the status of Cookstown Industrial Estate in Tallaght, noting the concern of many regarding the general condition of the Estate and in reporting will he confirm contacts he has had on the issue and give assurances that serious actions will now be taken particularly regarding the job potential of the Estate."
"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive to inform us of any efforts being made to fill up empty retail spaces in the Belgard Square area and what if anything we as a Committee can do to address/support this."
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update regarding the new Castletymon Library. When is construction due to start and what time frame is expected for the Library to complete?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update in respect of the development of the new public Library at Castletymon; will he confirm the schedule now being followed and in reporting will he also take the opportunity to update members on the temporary arrangements now in place to provide Library services to the community?"
Headed Items
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to write to Simon Harris TD, Minister for Health, requesting an update on the development of the new Children’s Hospital at the St James site and also on the Satellite Centre at Tallaght University Hospital and asking for an update on the schedules now being followed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to write to the National Transport Authority asking if their management have noted the concerns being expressed regarding their Bus Connects proposals and requesting that further time be allowed for submissions in that regard?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Motions
"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive for the installation of bus shelters on the Avonmore Road and Seskin View Road Tallaght in the direction of The Square. Service users are left completely exposed with none of the bus stops on that road providing any shelter."
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)