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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 25th November 2019
Community
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive can residents living in an area with a communal private area have CCTV installed themselves for added security?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to inform this Committee if South Dublin County Council supports in any way, Tallaght Community Council, for the Annual lighting of the Christmas Tree in Tallaght Village? Would the Chief Executive also confirm if the Council are represented in any official capacity at the lighting of the Christmas Tree?"
Headed Items
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Update on Brookfield
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive how many houses are currently lying vacant in Tallaght Central by bedroom size?"
"To ask the CEO to present a report from his officials who attended the December meeting of the Fettercairn Estate Management group; will he detail actions being taken in respect of the concerns expressed and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to update members on actions being taken in respect of issues relating to MacUlliam Estate which were raised at the November meeting of the TAC and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the current grants for mobile homes for the travelling community"
"To ask the Chief Executive report on the last count of rough sleepers and make a statement of plans for the Christmas period and cold spell for getting the rough sleepers indoors?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Given the inability of the Council to provide suitable answers regarding wrap-a-round support services at The Abberley Hub, this Area Committee calls for a meeting with DRHE and Focus Ireland representatives to discuss these issues further.
That this Area Committee ask the Chief Executive if the 6 week consultation/ public engagement timeline be extended by an extra 4 weeks for the Part 8 proposal for housing for the elderly in Brady’s Field in Old Bawn, as the current 6 week timeframe falls over the Christmas season, and will make it difficult for the community to properly review and express their views.
Planning
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to advise this Area Committee as to the reasons why three signs, indicating direction to Slade Valley Golf Club, which were in place for over thirty years, were removed by South Dublin County Council without prior notice to the Club Committee, and could the signs be returned to the Club, which has a substantial membership of men and women from the Tallaght area?"
"To ask the CEO if he has made any progress on his plans to provide new Taxi Ranks in the Tallaght area; will he give an update on his investigations and details of sites being considered and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to provide details of areas being considered for the provision of LED lighting in 2020 and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive report if a set of pedestrian lights can be installed outside Sacred Heart Football Club in Killinarden?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee calls for a costing re the provision of a cyclist and pedestrian bridge at the N81/Old Bawn Rd junction. This would be a continuation of the cycle path along the Whitestown Stream/ Watergate Park leading onto the black path in Dominic's, and would need to be designed with minimal impact on the environment leading toward Dominic's bridge.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the CEO to present an update on the schedule being followed in respect of the new Castletymon Library and in reporting will he also confirm that suitable Library services continue to be provided to the local community and will he make a statement?"
Headed Items
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 plans to provide the fourth Stand at Tallaght Stadium and will he make a statement?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the CEO to write to Simon Harris TD Minister for Health asking if he has given any further consideration to the concerns of many in our communities with regard to hospital car park charges?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls for increased Garda numbers and resources at Tallaght Garda Station noting reports of increased crime and anti social behavior in our communities. In supporting the efforts of the Gardai in Tallaght to deal with these matters will the CEO also convey our concerns to Charlie Flanagan TD Minister for Justice and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris?"
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the CEO if he is now in a position to confirm the costings incurred by the Council in respect of their actions to deal with the challenges of the Bonfire season in Tallaght and will he make a statement in the matter?"
"To ask the CEO if he will confirm any plans for the provision of new facilities in Sean Walsh Park; will he give details and make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the wet land at Sean Walsh park and can they make a statement on future plans for the lands."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee ask the Chief Executive to make a statement regarding the Tallaght Wetlands, following the withdrawal of application seeking funding for the Sean Walsh Memorial Park Wetland Enhancement Project quoted in the Irish Times on 11/11/2019.
The article states “The ecologist has proposed a course of action to be followed which includes the preparation and implementation of a habitat rehabilitation plan, as well as the preparation and implementation of a habitat management plan for the area”
The statement should include a summary of the report and a date that the full report will be available.
That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to link the closure of the Arena Road main gates and pedestrian gate to the closing times of the Basketball Arena to ensure that late night and early morning Anti Social activity involving scramblers and other mechanically propelled vehicles are curtailed by ensuring that the boundaries of the Arena Road are secure, including installing automatic timed closures at the front and rear entrances.
That this Area Committee calls for a detailed breakdown of litter blackspots in the Tallaght South and Tallaght Central wards and the current cost and regularity of clean-ups in these areas, to be presented to the January Area Committee meeting. This area committee favours the possible regularising of these collections on a fortnightly basis as the best way to counter illegal dumping in our estates and to provide residents with adequate waste management services.
That this Area Committee calls on the Council to include a suitable railing around the green area in Ard Mor Estate in the next public works programme. This would provide a safer play space for children in what is a busy estate.
That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to include lighting on the walkway linking The Seskin View Road and Millbrook Lawns housing estate (at The Wood) as part of the lighting upgrade programme when it is rolled out in the area. This is a busy walkway serving bus stops, Dodder Valley and local amenities that is in almost total darkness in evenings during the winter months.
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the dumping around Hazel Hill and surrounding area?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)