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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 26th November 2018.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will give details of his plans for the Civic Theatre during the coming year; will he outline proposals to continue to attract events to our Theatre and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on plans for the development of a new Library at Castletymon confirming the schedule now being followed in respect of the project and in reporting will he also give assurances that everything possible is still being done to provide Library services to the local community?"
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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 to confirm his plans to attract new jobs to Tallaght during 2019 appreciating that the job creation needs of this major population centre deserves priority attention; will he give details of contacts he proposes to make in that regards and will he make a statement."
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of the interest of many in respect of the vacant Derelict Lands at St Maelruains Field, close to Tallaght Hospital; will he confirm any plans he has in respect of this site and will he make a statement?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Council would consider giving a small area of the wasteland along the Luas line to Fettercairn Mens Shed with the undertaking that it be used for allotments."
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 Simon Harris TD, Minister for Health, asking for an update on his plans to deal with the issue of car park charges in our Hospitals, including Tallaght University Hospital and to ask for full details?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee call on the National Transport Authority to complete the installation of Real Time Passenger Information in Tallaght Village and surrounding areas, paying particular attention to stops 2595 and 2555 at Bancroft Road and all stops in both directions from Glenview Park to the Greenhills Road, via the Castletymon Road?"
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report regarding the opening and closing hours of the Arena Road access gates, both vehicular and pedestrian, at the Castletymon Road side of Tymon Park. This entrance is being used by scramblers and Quad bikes, which are a constant source of noise pollution and damage to the Park and this mainly happens at evening and night time. Could the Chief Executive also indicate who holds responsibility for gate closures at this location?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he has any proposals for development works on the Dodder Valley Park at Old Bawn; will he appreciate the view of the local community that further investment is required and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if he would engage with St Marks GAA Club, Cookstown Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, in respect of suggestions made at the Club's recent AGM, that they are interested in discussing plans for the further development of McGee Park; will he appreciate the importance of these local facilities and will he make a statement?"
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Final Report Teenage Facility Survey
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
The Motion below was passed last October 2017. To date the works have not been carried out. This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide an update when these works will take place.
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to have the trees and shrubs removed at the lane way entrance between the Abberley Court Hotel and Westpark estate. I have received numerous complaints from residents regarding serious anti-social behaviour at this location and they believe if the trees and overgrowth were removed this would stop the problem."
Environment
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
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Climate Change Action Plan 2019 - 2024
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive if his Community Department has any plans to engage with the community in Springfield Estate in respect of issues of concern to them which emerged during the recent consideration of the Part 8 Housing Proposals in the Estate; will he ask his staff to probe the need for Community Development in Springfield Estate and will he make a statement?"
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Deputations for Noting (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to present a report from his Housing Officials who attended the most recent meeting with Fettercairn Estate Management Group in respect of ongoing challenges they are facing in the Estate; will he outline actions proposed in respect of the various matters and will he make a statement?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm if he has had any contact with the Irish Rugby Football Union and Hibernia REIT in respect of the Lands at Kingswood Heights; will he understand the concern of the community in respect of the news that the Lands have been purchased by Hibernia REIT for 29 million euro and will he make a statement in respect of the whole matter?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls for the establishment of a Heritage Centre on the Katherine Tynan site at Kingswood Heights appreciating the widespread interest and support in such a development and also noting the upset of the wider community at the condition of this important historical site and in responding to the motion will the Chief Executive also advise as to how this proposal may now be progressed and will he make a detailed statement in the matter."
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report and indicate when the LED upgrade of Public lighting in the Brookmount/Glenview/Castles/Balrothery/Tymon/Aongus/Tymonville areas will commence?"
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Public Consultation - Traffic Calming 2019/2020
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to repair the pathway on Drumcairn Parade and carry out works to alleviate the issues of flooding on this pathway and the pathways in Butler McGee Park. The flooding issues are hindering school children going to and from school and having a huge effect on those who use mobility scooters. Given that we are now into a prolonged period of bad weather, we call on the Chief Executive to deal with this as a matter of urgency."