Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 16th September, 2020

Confirmation & Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 17th June, 2020

• HI 1 Minutes of 17th June 2020

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the process of South Dublin County Council taking ownership of the Community Meeting Space in the Orchard Lodge Apartment Block on Orchard Road in Clondalkin for which planning permission was granted in 2003 (SD03A/0271)?"

• Q 1

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a progress update report on Orchard Lodge? What is status and is funding in place to refurbish? What is the current delay and where is it at?

• Q 2

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Area Committee calls for any outline plans or ideas that exist for the Water Tower site on the Monastery Road in Clondalkin to be presented to the LEA. For information it is this Councillor's opinion that a feasibility study should be carried out into the placing of a viewing platform on top of the Water Tower. With its 12 concrete pillars the Water Tower has been 'over engineered' and should be able to take the weight of a viewing platform. It is also this Councillor's opinion that Round Towers GAA Club should be allowed to paint a mural on the side of the Water Tower."

• M 1

"The Grand Canal in Clondalkin is a great amenity for walking, cycling, jogging, fishing, bird and insect watching and even boating. There are however numerous matters that reduce the possibility for the general public to enjoy the amenity such as but not limited to: plastic and metal litter in the canal water, litter in the hedges beside the banks of the canal, bins not being emptied along the canal, bins being burned, gatherings of youth consuming alcohol in open air on hot days at the 9th Lock, the slipway at the 9th lock being used for horse washing, horse manure on both banks of the canal, scrambler and moped bikes speeding on both banks, dereliction of the Lock House, and open drug dealing. Given these problems this committee calls for a study visit of the area to be organised for local representatives and staff of SDCC, Waterways Ireland, Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force, the Gardaí Síochána, Clondalkin Equine Club and other relevant organisations." 

• M 2

New Works (No Business)

Library News & Events

• HI 4
• Report

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

€300k Have Your Say projects, ‘A Safety and Inclusivity Study’.

• HI 7 €300k Have Your Say 'Safety and Inclusivity Study in Clondalkin
• HI 7 Full Safety and Inclusivity Report
• Shortened Safety and Inclusivity Report

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Committee calls on the next Government and Minister with responsibility for Drugs strategy to look at Irish legislation in relation to Laughing Gas cannisters. The Legislation says it is illegal to sell this substance for human consumption and it’s also illegal to consume it under the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010. However, because of its use in the catering industry, the gas can be purchased in large quantities with relative ease. We request that this is highlighted by South Dublin County Council as to the dangers of this substance on there social media accounts and through a press statement to media."

• M 3

"Rathcoole,Newcastle and Saggart is one of the fastest growing areas in our County. Unfortunately recent reports has seen an increase in crime in the area. This Committee agrees to write to the Minister for Justice and ask her to increase Garda numbers in Rathcoole and to make Rathcoole Garda Station a full time station."

• M 4

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this Area Committee gets an update on the proposals for a bio-diversity study of The Woodlands in Rathcoole."

• M 5

"That this Area Committee seeks changes to the proposed Masterplan for the Stoney Lane area of Rathcoole with a view to developing the area whilst protecting the Woodlands."

• M 6

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Astro pitch in Knockmitten Park and to indicate when the work on this will commence?"

• Q 3

"Can the Chief Executive outline the cleaning regime in place for St Cuthbert's Park, Clondalkin? Users of the park claim that litter builds up in the park on a regular basis which makes it more difficult to carry out sporting activities there. The users of the park who have contacted me are sceptical as to what cleaning regime is in place for the park?"

• Q 4

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on progress with the implementation of the Tree Maintenance Programme for Clondalkin for 2020 - 2022?"

• Q 5

New Works (No Business)

Update on Litter Management Plan 2020 - 2022

• HI 10 Presentation
• Report

Correspondence

• Cor 1 - Iarnród Éireann

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Area Committee agrees to the installation of a soccer goalpost on the Green of Lealand Estate. Members Rep 1518460 stated that a goalpost would be installed on the green of the estate during Q1/Q2 of 2020. Members Rep Query 1557709 submitted on 21/7 as a follow up request has not been replied to. The residents association appreciate that COVID has delayed many things but are wondering if this could be expedited so as to allow the footballers of the estate enjoy it for some part of the summer/autumn."

• M 7

"That the Chief Executive  prunes the bushes/briars at Rosebank/Nangor Road up to the M50 cross over. Also other locations:
Ninth Lock Road along Cappaghmore Estate (after the entrance, before the Neilstown Bridge).
Fonthill Road just before the roundabout at the train station to the train station.
Edge of the community centre up towards the Booth Road.

• M 8

"That this Committee calls upon the Chief Executive to bring forward plans that will see the cultivation and restoration of the area currently used as builders compound in St. Cuthbert's Park and that the council liaise with interested parties such as the "Friends of St. Cuthbert's" and residents groups to achieve a consensus on the best way to make it an attractive amenity for local people. That the Council immediately initiate a meeting of the High level Task Force for St. Cuthbert's with a view to achieving this goal."

• M 9

"That this Area Committee request that the strip of land between Fairgreen and Pairc Mhuire, Saggart be taken in charge by the Council, as it is lined with very tall trees that pose a health and safety risk to both estates."

• M 10

"That this Committee requests a report for discussion on litter in the Clondalkin Electoral Area as requested by the Clondalkin Tidy Towns." 

• M 11

"To call on the Chief Executive to introduce a maintenance schedule for Knockmitten Playspace to enhance and maintain as a welcome addition to our community." 

• M 12

New Works (No Business)

Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC)

• HI 12 Sustainable Energy Communities

Correspondence (No Business)

‘Update on Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE Project’

• HI 13 Update Dublin Urban Rivers LIFE

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the timeline for commencement and completion of all phases of the Joint Venture Housing Development on The Grange lands by Kilcarberry?"

• Q 7

To ask the Chief Executive for a report into when will work start on boardwalk at Civic Offices, Clondalkin? What is the delay and what is the estimated cost of work?

• Q 7

"To ask the Chief Executive for a list of all turnkey development agreements approved by South Dublin County Council  with AHBs and private developers in the Clondalkin LEA due to be completed in 2020 and 2021?"

• Q 8

New Works (No Business)

Housing Supply Report

• HI 16 Housing Supply

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

"To ask the Chief executive to issue a report into Christmas grants that will be available to provide events for Christmas due to Covid. What will the grants cover?  Events will need to be well planned in advance. These would include Children Santa events and senior Christmas events.  Who should community centre and groups send proposals to?"

• Q 9

Deputations (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Area Committee agrees to provide Clondalkin Drama Group with a place to put a Storage Container, and if possible also a Storage Container itself. Following the granting by South Dublin County Council of Planning Permission for the Nursing home on the grounds of the Presentation Convent, the Drama Group have been forced to vacate the storage space they have had three for decades and so are in need of a new storage space. Given that SDCC provides extensive supports to Sports Clubs support should be extended to arts and culture clubs too."

• M 13

"That this Committee calls on South Dublin County Council to work with local groups such as the Clondalkin Drama Group, The Clondalkin Handcraft and Horticultural Show, Clondalkin Patricks Day Festival Committee, The Joe Williams Archives Committee,  Clondalkin Tidy Towns, Friend's of the Camac and many others to look at them having local displays.  It would encourage and promote visitors to Bru Chrónáin when it reopens.  That the Council consider how this could be managed and provide an area where such a display could go within the Heritage Centre. Volunteerism has played a huge part in Clondalkin's development."

• M 14

This Committee agrees that the Community Services and Environment managers meet with representatives of Clondalkin Celtic to discuss how the Council can assist in developing the clubs development, particularly in light of the key role Clondalkin Celtic is and will plan in the reclaiming of St Cuthberts Park

• M 15

"That this Committee asks the Chief Executive not to require the developer in Broadfield to construct a laneway at (address removed) Broadfield Drive at the request of residents who feel this lane would pose a serious health and safety concern?"

• Q 10

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a zebra crossing adjacent to the gap in the wall for Castle Estate, Clondalkin/Woodford Road?"

• Q 11

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report into cycle tracks that would link Newcastle to Rathcoole and Newcastle to Hazelhatch? How can local groups progress this? Where would funding come from and can a feasibility study be carried out?

• Q 12

"To ask the Chief Executive to prune the bushes on the Cloverhill Bridge over the rail way line between James Connolly and Palmerstown Woods?"

• Q 13

New Works (No Business)

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

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Area Committee calls on the National Transport Authority to establish a bus link from the villages of Rathcoole and Newcastle, Co Dublin to the train station at Hazelhatch. Although the train station is relatively close by road to Newcastle, the road is considered far too dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians to use regularly for commuting. There is no footpath for the most of the Hazelhatch Road. The route has been included in the Bus Connects plans with the W8 bus but this may be years away."

• M 16

"That this Area Committee call for an urgent safety review of all roads leading into Newcastle Village as a matter of urgency.  Residents are very concerned that it is only a matter of time before someone is killed on the roads and strongly feel that safety needs to be addressed as a priority. This Committee asks that the safety survey results be brought to this Committee for discussion and an action plan be brought to local Clondalkin Area Councillors on what measures will be taken to improve residents safety. This Committee states that this is an extremely urgent matter."

• M 17

"This Committee urges the Chief Executive to complete all works related to the Alpine/Ashwood Cycle Path including landscaping, CCTV installation and clearance of undergrowth at the trees along the cycle path and to provide a timeline for the completion of all of this work."

• M 18

"That this Area Committee agrees to replace missing bollards located  on Woodford Road (house numbers removed). Since the removal of these bollards cars have used this as a rat run causing health and safety concerns for residents here."

• M 19

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report into The RIC Barracks [Riverside] on Old Nangor Road is fast becoming derelict. How is South Dublin County Council proposing to address this issue? What can be done before it is to late?

• Q 14

New Works (No Business)

‘Strategic Housing Developments – Stage 3 application submitted to An Bord Pleanála

SHD3ABP-307698 -20

Site: Lands to the East of Stoney Hill Road, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin

Applicant: Romeville Developments Limited

• HI 22 SHD3ABP-307698-20 Rathcoole

Correspondence (No Business)