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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 24th January 2022.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"To ask the CEO to refer to the announced competition to name the 2 new mobile Libraries and to confirm what names were chosen and in reporting will he also report on the operation of the mobile Libraries in the Tallaght area?"
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Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the CEO to confirm the schedule now being followed in respect of proposals for the Tallaght Heritage/Visitor Centre and may we have a general statement in the matter?"
"Can the council assist Tallaght Cancer support group in finding a premises to help support families and individuals in the community?"
"Can the manager report on progress of cookstown industrial estate in uptake of new business to the area and general condition of the area in question?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"Over the past year there was a numerous requests for additional bins in parks - can you confirm how many new bins were introduced and at which locations. Is there a plan to install a bin in bancroft park near the play area?"
"Can management update on recent works to create pathways, as highlighted by The Friends of Tymon Park volunteer group, in Tymon Park at the forest area near the National Basketball Arena and at the M50 perimeter hedgerows? Can management report on the purpose of the work and what ecological assessment was carried out in advance? Will management respond to the correspondence from the Friends of Tymon Park group and endeavour to build an improved working relationship with them over the coming period?"
"To ask the CEO to present a report on the recent meeting with stakeholders in respect of Butler/McGee Park; will he detail issues raised and confirm proposals for implementation and will he make a statement?"
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Tree Maintenance Programme 2022-2024
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"Following ongoing reports of antisocial behaviour and violent attacks in Sean Walsh Park can SDCC implement necessary safety measures (involving Garda) such a CCTV and improved lighting and involve Garda to ensure the park is a safe place for the community to enjoy rather than being afraid to enter. Can a request be made for the Garda to carry out a Section 38 report to request CCTV through the JPC?"
Environment
Questions
"To ask the CEO to confirm actions he is taking in respect of concerns in Tallaght regarding Fire Safety in multi-storey apartments; is he stressing to the Chief Fire Officer the clear need for proper equipment to be provided and available at the Tallaght Fire Station and will he make a statement?"
"Can the council provide cameras around bottle bank at Killinarden community school to help stop dumping in the area?"
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Litter Management Plan 2020-2022
CCTV at dumping hotspot.
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
"Can the manger set up a Deputation meeting with cri or naofa GAA club to help them with ongoing issues that are happening in the area?"
"Can the manager report if the district heating system would be available to community centres in the tallaght area , with the current cost of heating premises ,this would go a long way in supporting our community centres?"
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Deputations for Noting (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the manager how many housing transfer requests within the Tallaght area are currently live with a reason of Intimidation or Antisocial behaviour being the reason a request has been made?"
"To ask the manager how many people are on the Housing List age 65 plus - can i get this broken down by the lenght of time they are on the list eg. 1 - 3 years / 3 -5 years / 5 years plus?"
"To ask the CEO to refer to the development of "Age Friendly Housing" in Springfield Estate and confirm what plans are now in place to attract tenants for the accommodation and in reporting will he also confirm when the units will be available and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to update members on plans for "Age Friendly Housing" at Brady's Field, Old Bawn Road, and in reporting will he confirm contacts he has had with Tymon Bawn Football Club in respect of concerns the Club previously expressed and may we have a statement?"
"Can the manager report on the part 8 in killinarden and when he expects to see the clubhouse for sacred heart Firhouse will be started?"
"Can the manager report on Hazel hill site and how many families are currently living on site and the ongoing plans for this site?"
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Allocations Report
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the manager could residents and businesses in ACAs be contacted and provided with information of design requirements and support open to them in a ACA?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
'Can the dept. please update on The Tallaght to Knocklyon Active Travel Scheme and advise on how Councillors make submissions to this scheme and other similar NTA schemes? Can submissions on these projects be made directly to the NTA?'
"Regarding the recently installed Welcome to Tallaght Village sign at Newtown, can the Manager advise this Area Committee as to what element of Public Consultation took place regarding the signage and their locations? Can the Manager also advise if the signage is covered by Public Liability Insurance? Can the Manager state reasons why the signage design and locations were not brought before this Area Committee to allow input by the Elected Tallaght Councillors? Did the Group claiming ownership of these signs apply for Planning Permission for the signage?"
"To ask the CEO to confirm his plans for road/footpaths improvements in the vacinity of Tallaght Community National School, Kildare Avenue, Tallaght, as raised recently by the school's Board of Management and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to present an update on plans for the provision of "Welcome to Tallaght" signage as previously raised at TAC; will he confirm progress in the matter and when proposals will be presented to members for approval and will he make a statement?"
"Can the manager agree to install to have pedestrian lights at the entrance to sacred Heart FC to assist people crossing the road ,with the current increase to the area from elder heath and general increase of traffic?"
"To ask if there is any indication when the road into Citywest Village Avenue, just off the Citywest Drive road (pictures included), will be opened for use? The road has been closed off for roughly two years, as a result people began to use it as a de facto pedestrian access by removing and/or walking over the fences that were put up. People use the access as it leads directly to the Citywest Campus Luas stop. However it has been fenced again. Can an update be provided on this area?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)