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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 23rd September 2019
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the CEO to write to Charlie Flanagan, Minister for Justice, asking him to discuss with the Garda authorities, the need for additional resources at Tallaght Garda Station?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive when will SDCC representatives meet with Kilnamanagh Neighbourhood Watch as requested to discuss plans to minimise disruption caused by Halloween Bonfire?
"To ask the Chief Executive when will the amended statement regarding the Wetlands Disaster be released as promised at the last Tallaght Area Committee Meeting?"
"Following on from previous discussions at this Committee, to ask the Chief Executive to make a report regarding the provision of public toilets, including an accessible toilet, in Tymon Park at the Tymon North side of the Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report to this Committee outlining what actions have been taken since the September meeting regarding the dumping of silt on the Wetlands in Watergate Park and will he explain to this Committee why the updated Public Statement, promised to this Committee, was not issued?"
"To ask the Chief Executive when will work commence on the upgrade of the paths in Butler McGee Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to please update on the allocation of pitches in Dodder Valley, Tallaght that will be serviced by the new pavilion. Are arrangements in place to ensure Dodder Valley pitches and pavilion are fully utilised?"
"To ask the Chief Executive, with regard to the much publicised destruction of wet lands at Watergate Park, to please answer the following questions?
- What steps, if any, can or will be taken to reduce the damage and increase the chances of the area recovering over time?
- When will the significant amount of rubbish now dumped in Watergate Park be removed and dealt with in a suitable way?
- Was this work carried out by Council staff or contracted staff, and what advice and instruction were they given regarding the work and the surrounding environment?
- How will the Council ensure that all future work in the county is carried out with due respect to the local environment?
- Was any consideration given to discussing work in the area with local experts who have effectively led the discovery, understanding and awareness of this ecologically significant area?
- How will management now ensure that the work of the Herpetological Society of Ireland, who have brought out the significance of the Watergate Park wetlands, is built on and that we ensure other similar areas in the county are protected from potential destruction?"
"To ask the CEO to confirm actions planned to deal with the issues raised by St Mark's GAA Club Cookstown Road, at the September 2019 Deputations meeting and will he give details?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the wet lands at Sean Walsh park. At the last area committee meeting we were told the statement would be amended and this has not happened."
"To ask the Chief Executive, following the incident in the Tallaght Wetlands on 20/9 & 21/9 and the acknowledgement from Council management on 23/9 that this was a dreadful error, what procedures will be put in place to ensure there isn’t an incident like this in future? e.g.
- Reviewing when Environmental Impact Assessments are done, how this is communicated to workers and the role of onsite ecologists with these teams.
- Including responsibility for communicating with any professional or academic groups, in particular those licensed by National Parks and Wildlife or similar groups, that are carrying out survey or preservation work as a core part of an officer’s job description."
"To ask the Chief Executive, following the incident in the Tallaght Wetlands on 20/9 & 21/9 and the acknowledgement from Council management on 23/9 that this was a dreadful error, what plans are being put in place to;
- Define more clearly that this full area will be preserved as wetlands as laid out in the Tallaght Local Area Plan?
- Regenerate the area impacted by the dreadful error?"
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New Works
Statement on Sean Walsh Park
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Chairman's Motion:
That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the CEO to support in every way possible, the concerned communities in Aylesbury, Kilnamanagh and other Tallaght Estates, regarding the challenges of the Bonfire season; will he confirm plans now in place, give assurances and make a statement.
That this Area Committee, in view of the numerous complaints from school management, parents and local residents regarding Anti Social activities at the bridge and pathway at the rear of Scoil Aonghusa, Castle Park, including the daily selling and storing of illegal drugs, the bonfires of stolen household rubbish and recycling bins and the large gathering of gangs at this part of the Thirty Acres, calls on the Chief Executive to take immediate action to address the issue of security, including CCTV, access and public lighting at this location.
This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to commit to upgrading the play space in Jobstown that is not only used by the community but Community Groups and Creches within the local area.
Environment
Questions
"To ask the CEO to report on financial support that can be made available to St Kevin’s Killian’s GAA Club to fund changing rooms facilities. The club is an amalgamation of two communities, St. Kevin’s of Kilnamanagh and St. Killian’s of Kingswood. The clubs are 30 years servicing the community."
"To ask the CEO to consider the temporary installation of mobile CCTV in the vicinity of the public bin on St Dominic's Rd beside St Dominic's National school as according to a presentation I was given by school pupils with their teacher - large scale dumping is taking place at this location giving rise to concerns it may attract rats and it is giving a bad impression to the children of the school who have to pass the rubbish every day. I have also had complaints from two elderly residents on St Dominic's Rd regarding the same issue. This question and reply will be returned to the students who are actively involved in positive and successful Environmental activities within the school".
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the dumping in Knockmore Park; ongoing dumping from Donomore Green into park."
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to replicate plastic pollution signage initiatives that are seen across the Country "Please take away 3 pieces of plastic every time you visit the Park/Woods/Mountains". Initially, to start in our two main parks, Tymon & Watergate.
This area committee calls on the Chief Executive to install CCTV cameras at the entrance to Montpelier View, Jobstown to deter the ongoing issue of illegal dumping. Additonally for this to be monitored.
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
"To ask the CEO to present a further report on the operation of the Brookfield Youth & Community Centre given job advertisement closed on16th August. Also can CEO comment on whether or not previous staff were made aware of job advertisements"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on what plans the Council have for CCTV in the Deerpark area?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to give a report to this Committee regarding the Window and Doors programme and would he inform the Committee how many Contractors are under tender, are employed for this work and how many requests from tenants for replacement windows and doors are as yet not completed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive how many houses are boarded up in the Tallaght area at present? Additionally, what is the turnaround time for reallocation?"
"To ask the CEO for an update on action being taken to deal with the ongoing concerns of Fettercairn Estate Management Committee following the most recent meeting with Council officials."
"To ask the CEO to confirm the schedule being followed in respect of new housing developments in Tallaght?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the current anti social reports to Council in the Tallaght area?"
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Anti Social Quarterly Statistics for 2019
Housing Supply - Brady's Field, Old Bawn
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Committee calls on the CEO to have the trees to the rear of the Council property (Details supplied) removed as a matter of urgency as they have outgrown the garden completely measuring much taller than the houses and causing structural damage to the adjoining property which includes structural cracks in the wall, capping's have fallen off and a third of the gardens grass does not grow as it gets no sunlight from the more than ten trees that cover the adjoining garden".
"That this Committee calls on the CEO to CPO the four empty and derelict homes at St Maelruains Park adjoining Mountain Park that have remained vacant and unkempt for many years now with rusty steel sheeting covering the doors and windows bringing the aesthetics of the area down, but more importantly in a time of enormous housing need these four homes lie idle rotting away while families await homes for up to 12 years with many living in terrible conditions in emergency accommodation throughout the area and across the City".
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to update on it's current view of the historic Tallaght landmark the Cuckoo's Nest Pub? What is the official standing of this premises re planning law and what steps can be taken to ensure it's preservation and make sure that its heritage is recognised?
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"That this Committee calls on the CEO to arrange for the erection of "Slow Down, Children Crossing" school signs on either side of St Mary's National School on the Greenhills Rd as vehicles speed along this stretch of road putting the lives of children at risk. The Committee further calls on the CEO to arrange for a yellow box be installed at the entrance to the school and Westpark Gym to support the proper flow of traffic in and out of this joint entrance. It is acknowledged that there is a traffic warden some distance up the road at the traffic lights at St Basils but this does not slow the traffic down closer to the school".
"To ask the CEO to arrange for the installation of bollards across the turning bay facing (details supplied) as this area is being used by drug users and drug dealers who park up to carry out their business but also to use drugs. This is causing much distress and intimidation to local residents, many of whom are elderly and who have to pass directly by these elements to get to the bus stop. Other forms of anti social and criminal activity are taking place at this location also and residents are pleading for this to be resolved by way of the erection of the proposed bollards. Residents have confirmed that the bin company's do not use the turning bay and have not done so for many years"
To ask the CEO to state what decisions have been taken in respect of the request for Double Yellow Lines raised at the last meeting of the Tallaght Traffic Management meet (ref Aug 67781); will he appreciate the strong case made by the Gardai and make a statement? Charlie O'Connor
To ask the CEO to confirm he is talking action regarding the Traffic Management issues of serious concern to the school community in Solas Chriost, Belgard and will he make a statement?
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
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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 CEO to present an update on his ongoing efforts to attract tourists to Tallaght and will he detail his strategy in that regard?"
To ask the CEO to update members on his plans for the further development of Tallaght Stadium and in reporting will he also confirm actions being taken to further promote the use of the Stadium and make a statement? Charlie O'Connor
"To ask the CEO to confirm actions planned in respect of Friarstown House and adjacent Lands; will he appreciate the interest of the community in the matter and make a statement?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)