Headed Items
Confirmation & Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 20th November, 2019
Environment
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Litter Management Action Plan 2019 - Q3
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
''That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to urgently get South Dublin County Council to draw up an Air Quality Action Plan for estates near the M50 including Knockmitten and that the plan includes how we will stay within agreed EU guidelines.''
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"Can the Chief Executive please replace the kissing gate at Cappaghmore? There are a lot of elderly users and a lot of people in wheelchairs. It is difficult for them to get through it?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an additional water tap at the top end of the Newcastle graveyard (near the Council shed)?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what was the area coverage, condition and location of native woodland in the Clondalkin LEA in (a) 2016 and (b) now/2019 in parks, urban areas and in uncultivated and natural areas, and what proportion of the overall coverage of the county this makes up?"
"During periods of prolonged snow fall such as the so-called 'Beast from the East' in 2018, South Dublin County Council ensures to the best of its ability that roads are kept clear. Less emphasis is placed on clearing footpaths. This choice discriminates against pedestrians. Can the Council investigate acquiring plough or brush attachments for the fleet of sweeping vehicles that operate from Clondalkin so that the footpaths in the area can be cleared in the event of prolonged snowfall? It is acknowledged that some footpaths were cleared manually in Clondalkin by South Dublin County Council staff during the 'Beast from the East'. See attached photos of possible vehicle attachments?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to get St. Brigid's Well inspected and to issue a report into the condition of the wall and to list and carry out any required work including getting the tree pruned and ivy growth around trimmed?"
"To ask the Chief Executive in the Clondalkin LEA in the last 5 years what areas of trees and hedgerows have been removed to facilitate development and what areas of trees and hedgerows have been retained and integrated into residential schemes?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report into Knockmitten Astro Turf that explains what the delay is and when the Astro Turf will be delivered?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to upgrade the fencing between Cherrywood Crescent and Corkagh Park from the cul-de-sac to the pedestrian entrance in order to provide better access for wheelchair users and parents with buggies, and to ensure the integrity of the newly established cul-de-sac at Cherrywood Crescent by raising the heights of the existing fence."
"That this Area Committee investigate plans to re-open the fishing lakes in Corkagh Park. This was a brilliant amenity not only for local anglers but it had a reputation far and wide until it's closure. There would still be plenty of interest and support if it were reopened."
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on what action the Council has taken in support of Motion 12 at the ACM on 18th September, 2019 regarding the CPO of properties at Station Road, Clondalkin?"
''To ask the Chief Executive for a full and detailed report into Clondalkin Boardwalk that answers when will the work be finished? What has been all the costs involved in the Boardwalk and its repairs since it was built and up to and including current work? Also that this Committee asks for a commitment timeframe of when the work will be completed and that the Committee is kept updated on this ongoing issue?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what system they have in place to protect the rights and interests of Council Tenants affected by issues and disputes between a landlord and a management company.
Currently, there are incidents of Tenants in receipt of HAP in private apartment blocks who are being denied access to facilities and services that are available to other private renters and owner tenants?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a full and detailed report into Affordable Housing to include eligibility? (Min/Max single/joint gross income). When is it being introduced? What is deemed an affordable build? 1,000 homes in Clondalkin (Kilcarberry site)- will any of these be Affordable Homes? When is this phase to commence and what will be the break up of social and private? Will they be fully integrated?
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline what finance if any has previously been set aside for the development of Orchard Lodge as a community facility for use by Senior Citizens and to inform this Committee whether such finance is still in place?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if there are plans in place for drug rehabilitation or treatment centres in the Clondalkin area and if he will prepare a report on the same?
A condition of the planning permission granted in 2003 for the Orchard Lodge apartment block in Clondalkin (SD03A/0271) was that there would be a community meeting space (Senior Citizens Centre) provided. Sixteen years later the Community Space has never been fitted out or made accessible to community groups. As part of the Clondalkin 300K Have Your Say initiative many local groups sought to have the fit out of the meeting space listed for consideration as part of the 300K initiative. These same groups were however convinced not to apply to include the community meeting space in the 300k initiative as the money necessary would be found elsewhere in the Council budget. Can the Council confirm that the fit out of the social space is planned or should local groups have insisted on including the space in the 300k Have Your Say initiative?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee gives a full and detailed update on the the three community centres promised for the areas:
Newcastle Community Centre, Saggart Community Centre and Clondalkin Community Centre."
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for an explanation for the delay in proceeding with the Monastery Road permeability scheme. Following a motion to area committee September 18th, 2019 the Council informed us that this Scheme was to proceed beginning September 23rd. As yet, there appears to have been no progress on this scheme. The pedestrian crossing at Monastery Road to be included in this scheme is essential for the safety and welfare of school children making their way to school, particularly as we enter into the dark mornings and evenings?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Winter Maintenance Plan 2019-2020
Correspondence
Correspondence
Motions
"That this Area Committee request to change the speed ramps on Woodford Walk to full ramps. It's a 50km speed limit and it is also a 7.5ton weight limit which is totally ignored by some drivers."
"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report into the increased traffic in the whole of the Clondalkin area and include the following areas in particular: Monastery Road Clondalkin, Main Street Newcastle and Main Street Rathcoole? What plans have South Dublin County Council got in place to alleviate congestion? What new roads or schemes are planned? Does South Dublin County Council consider the adverse effect on Mental Health with increased traffic and difficulties getting out of some estates in a lot of areas in the Clondalkin area. To ask the Chief Executive to make a statement on this? With the increased Housing applications, will Planners look at and consider our roads network?"
"That this Area Committee request for a divider on Monastery Road footpath, library side, to separate pedestrians from mpv's, electric scooters, etc."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a full and detailed report into the area known as the Woodlands in Rathcoole that includes animal and plant life in the area and an estimate of how many trees are in the area and the types of trees?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"This Area Committee agrees to ask the Council, in accordance with its stated policy and in line with G6 Objective 1, and G2 Objective 9, (see below), grant The Rathcoole Woodlands a protection status recognising the important role it plays in the SDCC Climate Change Action Plan 2019.
SDCC Policy
It is the policy of the Council to protect and promote the conservation of biodiversity outside of designated areas and to ensure that species and habitats that are protected under the Wildlife Acts 1976 and 2000, the Birds Directive 1979 and the Habitats Directive 1992 are adequately protected.
G6 Objective 1:
To protect and enhance existing ecological features including tree stands, woodlands, hedgerows and watercourses in all new developments as an essential part of the design process.
G2 Objective 9:
To preserve, protect and augment trees, groups of trees, woodlands and hedgerows within the County by increasing tree canopy coverage using locally native species and by incorporating them within design proposals and supporting their integration into the Green Infrastructure network."
Economic Development
Questions
"Can an update be provided to members regarding the role of South Dublin County Council in ensuring that the stretch of the Grand Canal that passes through Clondalkin is safe for pedestrians and cyclists?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls upon the Chief Executive to ensure that the relevant documentation being sought by South Dublin County Council to complete the transfer of Orchard Lodge premisis is done in an efficient manner as is possible.
That this matter should now be expedited as a matter of urgency due to the necessary need for this facility to be provided for use by senior citizens in the Clondalkin, Dublin 22 area."
"A condition of the planning permission granted in 2003 for the Orchard Lodge apartment block in Clondalkin (SD03A/0271) was that there would be a community meeting space (Senior Citizens Centre) provided. Sixteen years later the Community Space has never been fitted out or made accessible to community groups. Recent questions and correspondence with SDCC has elicited the following updates as to the situation:
"The Council's Law Department are working to finalise the remaining legal compliance issues that will allow the Council to complete the transfer of ownership on the premises.
The matter currently rests with the vendor for the submission of various documents for review by the Council's Law Department"
"Complexities in progressing the lease arrangement on the community facility have arisen which have led to delay. Documentation confirming compliance in relation to building regulations is awaited. The receipt of this documentation is necessary to allow the transfer of the legal title of the unit to the Council. The Council will continue to endeavour to complete the transfer as soon as possible."
The foot dragging wrt to making the space ready for use is a cause of irritation and concern for local senior citizens organisations in Clondalkin. For their benefit and for the benefit of the elected representatives,that this Area Committee is informed by council officials the following:
What complexities have arisen with regards to progressing the lease arrangement?
What precise documents relation to compliance with building regulations are outstanding from the vendor?
Does the council staff envisage these documents being received in the next three months?
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
''That this Area Committee asks South Dublin County Council Libraries to do a display on James Michael Christopher Fitzmaurice DFC (6 January 1898 – 26 September 1965) who was an Irish aviation pioneer. He was a member of the crew of the Bremen, which made the first successful trans-Atlantic aircraft flight from East to West on 12–13 April 1928. He served in Baldonnel Aerodrome. We ask that this display be displayed between Clondalkin Library and Bru Chrónáin.’’
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
Motions
"That this Committee welcomes and supports the Hate Speech Public Consultation currently being carried out by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and we ask that the Taoiseach leads the way to ensure that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform enacts Criminal Law (Hate Crime) Legislation, so that we can all live in an inclusive Republic which values all of our minorities and the integrity of our communities. We commit to writing to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice. We also encourage and support interested citizens of our county to make a submission at the enclosed link"
"That this Area Committee calls on the Minister for Justice and the Repatriation Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service to review the Deportation order on Kenneth Mtetwa and Simangele Sibindi as a matter of urgency. They play an active part in Clondalkin Tidy Towns and would be a loss to our Community. We commit to writing to the Minister of Justice and the Repatriation Division of the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service."
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)