Confirmation & Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 19th February, 2020

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Correspondence

Obair an  Chathaoirligh

"Iarann an choiste seo ar an bpríomhfheidhmeannach tuairisc a thabhairt ar chur i bhfeidhm Scéim na Gaeilge sa cheantar agus iarrachtaí i gcoitinne an Ghaeilge a chur i bhfeidhm ar fud Chluain Dolcáin."

Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to report on the implementation of the Irish Language Scheme within the LEA and efforts to promote the Irish Language generally in Clondalkin." 

"That this Area Committee requests that South Dublin County Council adopt the Clondalkin Rainbow Charter that would help create and promote fully inclusive workplaces and look at how this can be promoted throughout our county and look at launching it around Pride Week."

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"To ask the Chief Executive what the level of tree canopy cover in the Clondalkin LEA is and if he will report on same, with a breakdown of planned planting in the next 12 months?"

"I understand from correspondence I have had with Waterways Ireland that the maintenance of the path and hedges of the Grand Canal in Clondalkin, as well as the bins were taken on by South Dublin County Council as part of its redevelopment of this area over a decade ago and this included path upgrades, lighting, bin installation etc. Related to this to ask the chief executive to outline in detail how South Dublin County Council organizes litter picking and bin emptying along the Grand Canal in Clondalkin including how many hours per day are given to this task. The level of litter along the canal footpath and stretch in Clondalkin would indicate that insufficient resources are being devoted to this task."

"To ask the Chief Executive that as the Parkrun use Corkagh Park every Saturday morning for a 5k run/walk, anywhere from 180 to 365 runners from all over Ireland and beyond each Saturday. This is an ideal opportunity to showcase Corkagh Park to all the participants - with this in mind, would it be possible for the course to be checked on a Friday to ensure it's free from potholes (especially around the lakes) and waterlogged paths?"

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Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to allocate more areas to be "managed for biodiversity" in the Clondalkin LEA in accordance with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan."

"That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to present a map of the areas in the LEA where the grass cutting regime was changed in 2019 as part of the national pollinator plan. In addition this committee calls for a discussion on the the possibilities for increasing the area of council land with pollinator friendly grass cutting regimes in 2020."

"That this Committee supports Rathcoole Athletics Club request for a 400m running track. This could be around the GAA pitch or on the site Irish Water is on at the minute. We ask for a cost report and assessment for discussion by this Committee."

“This committee calls upon the Chief Executive to provide estimates for the completion of the stone wall at St. Cuthbert’s Park from Melrose Estate around to St. Cuthbert’s Meadow on the basis that the wall maintain the height, finish and alignment with the recently constructed stone wall sections, and that on foot of the receipt of these costs, the Chief Executive consider inclusion of these works in the next budget."

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"To ask the Chief Executive for a more detailed response than given at the last area meeting into an update on the vacant houses on Station Road?  When they will be brought into use?"

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update report into Part 8's agreed for Riversdale and Eircom sites and when they might start? Also what other part 8's are envisaged? Also an update on the Oldcastle site? Please give a detailed report."

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Housing Supply Report

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"That this Committee acknowledges the disappointment of local residents of the incomplete nature of the boundary wall around St. Cuthbert's Park and requests that the Council outline detailed plans for the securing of the perimeter adjoining St. Cuthbert's Park with Lindisfarne and Melrose Estate. This committee further acknowledges the quality of workmanship of the stone wall that has so far been completed and commends those involved in the design and planning of the works to date."

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Deputations for Noting (No Business)

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"That this Committee asks South Dublin County Council to repair and fix the issue in Knockmitten Community Centre changing room that has a leak. The Centre got it checked and we are told it is not the underfloor heating as Council stated previously, the changing rooms cannot be used fully and pose a health and safety issue as many football players rely on this facility so this is an urgent matter."

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Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)

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Cathaoirleach's Business

"This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to allocate a disabled parking space on Woodford Garth, to ensure that the family residing therein is not forced to double up on parking due to on-street blockages affecting their mobility.

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''That this Committee writes to the Minister for Transport office and asks for an update on the use of electric scooters in Ireland, is there an update on the current review of the law regarding the use of vehicles, including electric scooters on public roads and when will the regulations be updated to allow for the use of such a critical mode of transport in Ireland's already congested towns and cities?"

"That this Area Committee agrees where feasible, that people requiring the use of wheel chair accessible vehicles should be provided with marked parking bays close to their homes."

"To ask the Chief executive to outline how much money has been spent by South Dublin County Council towards the provision of services to the site of houses built at Station Grove.

To further ask what fees have been paid to South Dublin County Council by the Developer towards the provision of services or any other development costs provided by South Dublin County Council in relation to the development of the site at Station Grove. To outline what steps the Chief Executive proposes to take to ensure that any cost to South Dublin County Council is recouped immediately from the Developer. 

"To ask the Chief Executive is there any submissions or planned submissions for a power plant in the Newcastle, Peamount Area?"

"To ask the Chief Executive into a report into how the LAP agreed Market Square for Newcastle has been changed? How it was changed and why members where not consulted on this change? The Square would provided a centre for Newcastle to gather i.e Christmas etc?" 

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Library News & Events

Application for Arts Grants

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