Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 25th September 2018
Community
Questions
"Following media and social media reports there’s a perception that the swimming pool in Lucan could be further delayed. To ask the Chief Executive for an updated report of current progress and plan of delivery of the pool, including detail of any possible risks that ‘could’ cause delay."
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputation Meetings (No Business)
Housing
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Housing, anti-social statistics report, 3rd quarter.
Motions
That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive provide updates on the provision of step-down homes for older people in the Palmerstown and Lucan areas and on any discussions locally regardings schemes to allow older people to voluntarily free up space in their homes, either through initiatives such as the Repair and Leasing Scheme, or in conjunction with projects such as The Homeshare; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive provide an update on housing in Adamstown SDZ regarding social and affordable. To include a breakdown of style, size, location and time line for commencement and completion.
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive, noting the response to item 57272 at the February Lucan Area Committee, please report on the investigation carried out regarding alleged planning breaches at Ballydowd Grove?"
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee asks this Council's Heritage Officer to carry out an audit of heritage sites in the Lucan area to establish their location and condition to inform an expanded heritage trail through Lucan village and environs.
Further to discussions in relation to issues in the Adamstown SDZ the concern regarding car park spaces was raised by the residents in the Paddocks. This Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to carry out an audit on the spaces that are currently provided to ensure they are in line with the planning application.
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the resolution of lighting issues in the newer estates in Adamstown such as Somerton and Alderlie and Shackleton as well as in parts of the Paddocks. To outline how many areas have got temporary lighting to date, are more planned? When will permanent lighting be provided, and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on footpath repair schedules in this electoral area for the past six months and for the coming six months?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the current status of the Lucan Village Improvement Scheme?"
"To ask Chief Executive to examine installing 30kph at schools in Lucan area that don’t currently have one."
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's business
That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to conduct an assessment of the footpaths in Esker Meadows and carry out repairs as necessary.
That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to revisit the road design/layout on the Newcastle road in particular the location opposite the Supervalu back entrance. An onsite meeting took place at this location last year and although some measures were put in place along this stretch unfortunately car accidents continue to regularly occur at this location.
That this Area Committee call on the Chief Executive to install LED lights on the end of the Ballyowen lane outside Cluain Ri park. The LED lights have been installed on most of the Ballyowen Lane but this work stopped short of the Park.
Libraries & Arts
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Library News & Events
Motions
Further to discussions around the introduction of Sign Language classes in the Lucan area, that this Area Committee ask the Chief Executive to look at how SDCC could play a role in assisting with this initiative. Sign language is been more commonly used in community groups such as park runs, this is been widely used in park runs in the UK.
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an report on the 12th Lock to Hazel Hatch Greenway project and in particular to outline if contact has been made with Kildare Council to advance this project and if the feasibility study relating to the link between the Grand Canal greenway and Royal Canal greenway has been completed?"
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Corporate Support
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the burning of materials at the 12th Lock and the Adamstown Link Road, to clarify this has ceased and is being dealt with and also to outline whether the land beside Tullyhall which has smouldered for a long period, can be dug up and turned over and cleansed as residents are reporting ongoing odours."
"To ask the Chief Executive to install a litter bin at the all-weather astro pitch (Weston Hockey). This facility is used by many various groups every weekend and at weekends. Bins attached to the internal railing would be of benefit to all users at this facility."
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive what plans if any are in place to provide suitable, affordable, vandal-proof storage facilities or basic changing shelters in the smaller parks and green spaces in Lucan and Palmerstown where football is played by clubs, including the long-standing request by Beech Park FC for something along these lines; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the current tree pruning programme. This update will include all work that that taken place so far and a time frame on all remaining work to be complete?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update in relation to the agreed electric gates to be installed at these two locations: Griffeen Parks (Newcastle Road/Haydens Lane) including expected installation?"
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's business
That this Area Committee call on the Chief Executive to include a new boundary wall or fence between the Esker and Moy Glas Glade in the 2019 Public Realm improvement programme.
That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive review the operation of Willsbrook Park with a view to making security, environmental and public usability improvements including examining vermin control measures given more recent reports of rats, trimming of trees blocking light for residents and those posing a risk in high winds, installation of no dumping signage at gate entrances and consideration for more active usage of the walled garden area.
That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive for an update on the Griffeen Park Playground. The wooden structure has once again been destroyed by vandals. To also request a report on the costs of refurbishments from its initial installation to date. Could the option of CCTV be revisited for this location considering the costs that have been incurred to date and the cost to provide and maintain the playground.
That this Area Committee call on the Chief Executive to investigate building a playspace in Cluain Ri park on the Ballyowen Lane. This park has fallen in to disrepair over the last number of years and the area could do with some improvement work.