Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes

 

• Minutes 17/10/06

To ask the Manager to request a report from the Emergency Services as to whether there was a delay, caused by traffic congestion or otherwise, in the ambulance getting to the scene of the accident on the Lucan Road adjacent to the Lay-By Car Park, on the morning of 26th October 2006.

• Letter from Assistant Fire Officer
• Letter to Fire Officer
• Question No. 1

To ask the Manager to agree to write to the ESB to request details of what plans are being proposed by the ESB to alleviate the damages caused to the ESB Sub Station adjacent to Woodfarm, Palmerstown as a result of regular anti-social behaviour.

• Question 2

To ask the Manager to write to the Rail Procurement Agency and request information on what plans it has to serve Palmerstown with Luas and Metro and when local consultation is due to commence?

• Question 3

To ask the Manager to write to the relevant Government Department/NRA/DTO/Agency and request information on plans to provide a segregated junction at the N4/Kennelsfort Junction, Palmerstown?

• Question No. 4

To ask the Manager to correspond with the Department Of Education and the O.P.W in relation to the progress in securing a site for Gaelscoil Na Camóige?

• Q5 Gaelscoil

To ask the Refugee Agency what play facilities are being provided for the children at Towers Hotel Refugee Centre at 9th Lock Road, Clondalkin?

• Question No. 6

To ask the Manager if  he will invite representatives of management of the Dublin Area Office of An Post to meet with Lucan Councillors on 6 December 2006, before the Area Committee (1) meeting, for an update on the briefing given by them to Councillors on 27 June 2006 (an update offered by An Post), in view of the reported deterioration in the Lucan postal delivery service? 

• Q7 Meeting with An Post

 

New Works

(None received)

 

(a) Letter from An Garda Síochána re police numbers in Clondalkin Garda Station

(b) Letter/Acknowledge from Dept of Justice, Equality & Law Reform re resolving anti-social behaviour in Lucan, Clondalkin and Palmerstown

(c) Letter/Acknowledgement from Dept of Justice, Equality & Law Reform re police numbers in Clondalkin Garda Station

(d) Letter from Private Secretary, Office of the Min for Educ & Science re Building Project at St Andrews Nat School, Lucan

(e) Letter from Waterways Ireland re 9th to 12th Locks on the Grand Canal

 

• Corr (a) Letter from An Garda Síochána
• Corr (b) Letter from Dept of Justice, Equality & Law Reform
• Corr (c) Letter from Dept of Justice, Equality & Law Reform
• Corr (d) Letter from Office of the Minister Educ & Science re St Andrew's School, Lucan
• Corr (e) Letter from Waterways Ireland Works on Grand Canal from 9th to 12 Locks

Cathaoirleach's Business                                  Councillor R. Dowds

That this Committee agrees to write to the Minister for the Environment asking him to introduce legislation banning the use of glass and encouraging the use of plastic in sales from off-licences.

• M1 Minister for Environment

That the Manager would bring forward a report for discussion on what initial procedures are required to begin a process to establish a Town Council for Lucan.  Given the significant increase in the population and needs of Lucan in recent years, that this Committee supports the establishment of the Lucan Town Council.

• M2 Town Council

That this Council welcomes the correspondence from Dr Ute Obhof in offering a digital reproduction of the Clondalkin Mass Book fragment, and that the gratitude of the local Community be extented to the staff of the Karlsruhe Liburg for same.  Also, that the Council will liaise with local interested groups in planning and promoting an exhibition.

• Motion 3

That this Council writes to the Manager of An Post asking for a review to be carried out into postal delivery services in Lucan, which have been intermittently poor according to representations I have received; and also to once again request a third post office for Lucan in light of the demand for such a service in Lucan South and increasing gridlock; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• M4 An Post

That the Area Committee deplores the scandal of two new School Sports Halls, in Palmerstown Community School and Collinstown Park remaining unavailable or only partly available to local residents for well over a year after being completed, urges the Minister and Department of Education and Science to approve the necessary financial and management resources and requests the Manager to write to the Minister and County Dublin VEC urging both bodies to have the Halls fully available for use by residents from 1 January 2007.

• M5 Sports Hall

That this Committee calls on South Dublin County Council to write to the Minister of Environment, Heritage & Local Government to ask him to introduce legislation excluding the sale of alcoholic drinks in glass to the greatest extent possible because of the damage such glass does on play and sporting areas.

• M6 DOE

That the Manager would write to An Garda Siochana requesting that an investigation be carried out of reports of increasing anti-social behaviour and intimidation of teenagers in the vicinity of the Ballyowen Castle Community Centre/ end of Ballyowen Lane, in response to concerns expressed by parents and possible fears of teenagers and parents in using the excellent youth facilities in the Centre.

• M7 An Garda Siochana

That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council write to the Department of the Environment Heritage & Local Government urging that they allocate the Local Government Fund on a similar per capita basis to that being achieved by the other Dublin Local Authorities.

• M8 Local Government Fund

To ask the Manager to rectify the following matters at the New Nangor Rd./ 9th Lock Road junction:-

a)  The problem of flooding/water lying at the corners of the junction.

b)  The problem of lorries mounting the path at one of the corners and how that can be addressed.

• Question 8

To ask the Manager to arrange for the proper installation of lights on the link road between the roundabout on the Outer Ring Road and Baldonnel Aerodrome.

• Question 9

To ask the Manager to arrange for the proper installation of lights in Cherrywood Park.

• Question 10

To ask the Manager to make provision for a pedestrian crossing at Ardeevin and Ardeen Estates junction in the interest of the safety of pedestrians crossing to the bus stop opposite the Ball Alley Pub.

• Question 11

To ask the Manager to carry out an examination and repairs to the roadway in front of Lucan Road Cottages, Palmerstown (beside the Beirne Electric, opposite Palmerstown House), as the roadway beside the green, which was increased in width by the Council in the past, has now subsided, causing flooding during wet weather."

• Q. 12

To ask the Manager if steps will be taken, following ongoing problems with parking in Palmerstown Park , to provide lay-bys into the Green area?  Bin collections are being affected, as are emergency services.

• Question 13

To ask the Manager to bring forward his plans for a viable Schools Transportation Plan. The lack of such School Transport is causing increased volumes of traffic on our roads, especially at school times, and is also the cause of increased safety concerns for school-going children and students?

• Question 14

To ask the Manager to bring forward his plans to help resolve the parking of cars which may block residents driveways, often in the vicinity of some schools. Some Local Authorities may have a system whereby a warning card may be issued on the windscreen of the offending driver in an effort to alleviate this inconvenience and source of annoyance to some local residents who may live near schools.

• Q. 15

To ask the Manager, to enter into discussion  with Dublin Bus concerning the Bus Stop on the city bound carriageway at the Oval, Palmerstown, with a view to erecting a barrier that will protect users and eliminate the dangerous situation that exists at present due to the narrow footpath and the closeness of the bus stop to the QBC which is used by Bus Eireann, Taxis and other PSVs who do not have to stop but speed by in a dangerous manner.

• Question 16

To ask the Manager to report on progress to date in initiating the pilot scheme to close the laneway between Kennelsfort Road and Woodfarm Acres and to indicate in the answer when the work can get underway?

• Question No. 17

To ask the Manager that the street lights on Cherrywood Park, be repaired, as a matter of urgency?

• Question No. 18

To ask the Manager if he will request the Public Lighting Section of the Roads Department to examine the effectiveness of the public lighting on Wheatfield Road, Palmerstown, with a view to improving illumination levels, having regard to the fact that the lamp standards and fittings are now very old and may need replacing? 

• Q. 19

To ask the Manager to request the Roads Department to reinstate the road surface  at the end of Ballyowen Lane, beside the bollards at the Eurospar Shopping Centre? 

• Question No. 20

 

Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No business received)

 

Proposed Initiation of procedure to extinguish the public right of way at the laneway adjacent to 167/168 Arthur Griffith Park

 

• HI 4

Proposed Initiation Of Public Right Of Way To Side Of 12 St. Ronan's Drive And Rear Of 12 and 13 St. Ronan's Drive

 

• HI 5

Draft Bye Law For Special Speed Limit Zone For Lucan Schools

 

• HI 6
• map

 

New Works

(No business received)

 

 

Correspondence

 (No business received)

Cathaoirleach's Business                                 Councillor R. Dowds

That the Manager agrees to undertake the following works for pedestrians on the Monastery Road:

a)  Construct a footpath between Monastery Heights and the Esso Garage.

b)  Surface the ground approaching the Luas footbridge with cement or tarmacadam.

c)  Place a handrail on the same footbridge.

• Motion 9

That the Roads Department block off the unauthorised opening on to the canal at the top end of Oakwood Grove Clondalkin, with blocks and strenghtened railings to ensure the safety of young children.

• Motion 10

That this Council supports an educational programme and a strict enforcement by An Garda Síochána for the drivers of H.G.V's in relation to their speed when using interchange ramps. The over turning of trucks which happened recently on the Outer Ring Road and previously in Naas, Co Kildare, in a similar interchange layout, is a serious health and safety issue for the drivers and the other road users.  As a result, while the interchange is blocked, there is serious traffic congestion until a crane is brought in to move the obstruction.

• Motion 11

That this Committee calls on the Manager to install street lights at suitable intervals on the laneway between Culmore Road and Palmerstown Drive as the area is particularly prone to anti-social behaviour leading to a lot of loud noise at night with consequential littering leaving residents in fear of using their garages or back entrance at any time.

• M. 12

That the Manager addresses the wall that has been knocked down in Monastery Gate (adjacent to M50).

• M. 13

That the Manager would consult with An Garda Síochana, Dublin Bus, the NRA, the Outer Ring Road and M50 contractors to devise improved traffic management arrangements.  These would include having Gardai on point duty for the Lucan area, including the Village and approach roads from the Woodies Bridge and the Adamstown Road for the period up to Christmas, to ameliorate to the maximum traffic congestion.

• Motion 14

That the Manager outline the criteria in operation for amending plans along the Outer Ring Road to provide measures that improve safety and noise prevention for residents; to outline whether An Bord Pleanala rulings for specific stretches along residential areas can be amended before completion of the agreed scheme; if so to outline what criteria are used by staff in coming to such decisions; to outline whether the Council will meet with elected representatives to amend parts of the scheme to address residents' concerns in advance of the completed project or if this is not legally possible to outline whether the Council will set out a timeframe to address these key concerns after the scheme is completed.

• Motion 15

To thank the Manager for accepting my recommendation at the January '06 Road's Department Area Committee Meeting to consult with Local Schools Committees on the matter of School Safety and for agreeing to bring forward some of these agreed measures in the Lucan area, particularly following the recent and serious car accident on the Lucan Road adjacent to the Lay-By Car Park. What specific measures will be introduced in the near future and in what time-scale for these works?

• M. 16

That the footpath outside 33,34,35 and 36 Boot Road be dished so that residents can park cars in their driveways.

• M. 17

That this Council, in relation to a health and safety issue, will enforce its ban on the parking of heavy good vehicles, coaches etc. within housing estates.

• Motion 18

That this Committee calls on the Department of Transport/ Dublin Bus to:

(a) Indicate how many more buses are to be provided for the Lucan/ Clondalkin area and when?

(b) To list the Bus Corridors which are working effectively.

(c) To list the Lucan/Clondalkin bus corridors which are not working effectively and to indicate when they will be working effectively.

• Motion 19

That this Committee call on the Manager to bring forward proposals for the upgrade of Kennelsfort Road Upper, from the Coldcut Road junction to the N4, and submit it as a matter of urgency for funding under the Urban Renewal Programme, or another relevant scheme.  Can he consult with the local Community Council, residents of Kennelsfort Rd and with relevant local business interests along Kennelsfort Road to have the road at a standard that is reflective of the fact that it is the main artery of this settled community.

• Motion 20

That the Manager provides the following information to this Committee :

1.When will the proposed Park and Ride for Clondalkin commuters be operational?

2. When will the long promised buses for the Clondalkin bus lanes be delivered?

• M. 21

That the Manager addresses the safety of pedestrians on the pathway between Monastery Gate and the Ibis hotel.

• M. 22

That this Committee congratulates the Manager and Roads Department on the completion of the section of the Outer Ring Road from Grange Castle to the junction with Griffeen Avenue.  This Committee requests that:-

(a) the traffic flow at the lights at Griffeen Avenue be monitored and appropriate adjustments be made to the sequencing of the signals to ensure the most efficient flow of traffic, in particular, right turning traffic approaching the junction on Griffeen Avenue from the west, and

(b) consideration be given to more visible signage on the Outer Ring Road approaching the Adamstown Roundabout from the south prohibiting HGVs from the final stretch of the Outer Ring Road into Lucan, and requesting An Garda Síochána to ensure regular policing of the prohibition.

• Motion 23

To ask the Manager to outline what land banks are currently held by the Council in the Lucan and Clondalkin electoral areas?

• Question 21

To ask the Manager what development if any is proposed for the land and the gardens at the rear of  Woodfarm Cottages, Palmerstown?"

• Question 22

To ask the Manager to report in detail on the pending closing off of the open space between house nos. 14 and 16 Palmerstown Lawn. Following my earlier representations the boundary wall with the cemetery at this location was reinstated as part of this closing off of this open space process. This small piece of land could be Incorporated into the gardens of the adjoining Residents if agreement could be reached through consultation with the Residents as one option that may assist in resolving the matter and at the same time allowing the Council access to the lands if needed, as was arranged with other Residents in Palmerstown Lawn, Close and Green in the case of the former Road Reservation. The completion of these works will also be of benefit in enhancing the Palmerstown Court Estate in general.

• Question 23

To ask the Manager to report on the open space adjacent to Mount Bellew Road, Lucan Educate Together School and Willsbrook Road, Lucan?

• Question24

To ask the Manager the identity of  the owner of the railed in green space between the Coldcut Road and the Telecom Station and what are the long term plans for it?

• Question No. 25

To ask the Manager to report on the current position re the refurbishment of the heritage house in Palmerstown Village that was the subject of a swop with Stewarts Hospital.

• Q 26

To ask the Manager when will the wall and house proposed for St. Patricks Road, Clondalkin will be built?

• Q 27

To ask the Manager if he can advise as to whether a resident at Chapel Hill, Lucan (address supplied) owns a strip of footpath immediately outside his residence, in view of the fact that a similar piece of footpath at an adjacent premises seems to be part of the premises.

• qu 28

To ask the Manager what properties and land, if any, is owned by the Council in the Lucan area, apart from public open spaces?

• Q 29

 

New Works

(None received)

 

 

Correspondence

(None received)

 

Cathaoirleach's Business                                   Councillor R. Dowds

That this Committee urges South Dublin County Council to immediately bring forward proposals for the Round Tower site so that the area concerned can enhance our Community and become a national asset.

• M 24

That the Manager presents an updated report on the Senior Citizen Facility to be located on the old Cowan site on Orchard Lane, Clondalkin and to confirm that it is being built according to the agreed specifications.

• M 25

To ask the Manager to report in detail on the conditions and compliance of the conditions associated with Planning Permissions at Weston Aerodrome. Specifically Planning Registration Reference Number S01A/0822.

• Question 30

To ask the Manager to report on whether South Dublin County Council consulted with the Irish Aviation Authority on the recent change of Airspace at Weston Aerodrome, Lucan, from Class G to Class C, as requested.

• Letter From IAA
• Question 31

To ask the Manager, if the developer of Glenaulin Green, Palmerstown, was

(a)  conditioned to provide open space and if so how much and where is it located?

(b)  how much money was raised by SDCC by way of  levies, or other conditions in relation to planning, in lieu of open space when Glenaulin Green was built;

(c) if this was to provide for a play area in the Gaels Field/Glenaulin Park in lieu of the shortage of open space in Glenaulin Green and if yes, to include in the answer when it is intended to provide the facility?

• Question No. 32

To ask the Manager to outline what planning laws apply in relation to business such as car repairs and servicing being carried out from domestic dwellings; what penalties can be applied; whether the Council is willing to allow certain businesses to proceed unhindered assuming residents do not complain about activities; whether a zero tolerance system is in operation for those businesses where regular complaints are received either in relation to traffic management, noise or pollution; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

• Question 33

To ask the Manager what pre-planning consultation if any has taken place between the developer and South Dublin County Council regarding the lands at Coolamber, Lucan, and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Question No. 34

To ask the Manager if Moyglass Road, Lucan  has been taken-in-charge and if he can clarify in whose ownership, Council or developer are pieces of land along taken-in-charge roads in estates resides? 

• Question No. 35

To ask the Manager if he can advise on the details of the boundary treatment, if specified in the planning permission, for the strip of land between the back walls/fences of the gardens of the existing houses on Meadow View Grove, Lucan and the new adjoining development in the Adamstown SDZ, and who will be responsible for the maintenance of any intervening strip of ground?

• Question No. 36

To ask the Manager if the owners of the lands at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre have provided any further information on the development of the area as a Town Centre, and if he can make a statement on the anticipated timescale for the development of an Area Plan for consideration by members?

• Question 37

 

Planning Files Requested by Members

a)  Large applications under consideration

b)  Files requested by Members

 

• a) Large Applications Under Consideration
• b) Files Requested by Members

 

Report on Taking in Charge of Estates

 

• H-I (10)

 

New Works

(None received)

 

 

Correspondence

(None received)

 

Cathaoirleach's Business

  (No business received)

That this Committee receives a detailed explanation as to how the Towers Hotel was permitted to build on all the extra rooms without  any  provision of car parking spaces, and was there prior knowledge of the use of the building for asylum seekers.

• Motion No. 27

That the Manager initiates moves to complete the apartment complex, Aras Na Chluaine. The area along the river needs finishing. Also there is no boundary wall around the development. Pictures to be provided at LAM.

• Motion No. 28

Following my continuous representation to have all works in Foxborough Estate, Lucan completed, would the Manager now bring forward his plans, including time-scale for these works, given the Manager's Report that the Developer was not issued with a Completion Certificate and if necessary the Manager's intentions to pursue this matter through the necessary legal channels. It is incomprehensible that these completion works in Foxborough should remain outstanding after 10 years.

• Motion No. 29

That the Manager proposes a contravention to the Development Plan, where applicable, to decrease the number of off licenses per number of residents within residential areas.

• Motion No. 30