Agenda - June 2022 Lucan / Palmerstown / North Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting

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Date:
28/06/2022 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
LPNC Meeting Administration
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of May Lucan Palmerstown North Clondalkin ACM

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

Balgaddy Quarterly Update

Planning

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
Colin Clarke

To ask the manager to provide an update report on the undergrounding of electricity pylons through Clondalkin and running alongside the Kildare railway line via Clonburris, Kishogue and Adamstown Lucan, and for this report to detail the timeline for this project and description of works involved.

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Eoin Burke

To ask the Chief Executive, in follow up from residents of Hillcrest Grove if the Council will schedule the planting of additional trees and hedging at the boundary with Adamstown SZD and Super Valu shopping centre, given that the area is something of an eyesore at present, given that additional building will be taking place over the wall and additional screening is required in any event, and especially as the Council confirmed during a motion debate last year that it will not be creating an opening at this location, in line with the wishes of residents.

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on legal actions taken against planning breaches at Larkfield House, Coldcut Rd?

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

To ask the Chief Executive on the progress being made to achieve resolution regarding the breached boundary between Mount Andrew and St Edmunds

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Eoin Burke

This Council requests the Chief Executive to report to members on when the Kishoge railway station is due to open. To ask that the report includes the background to when and why this was built in 2009, it's purpose at that time and while it's part of the SDZ the motion seeks to open this station prior to the agreed phasing element as we are already seeing the demand and necessity for alternative transport for the area and having train station service in place opened and ready for use before new residents are housed in the developments to ensure there will be less of a need to acquire a car.

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
Rosaleen Dwyer

That this area committee agrees that the council erect a sign with a brief history on Irishtown Castle that is situated in the grounds of Old Tower in Quarryvale. This modest castle was constructed in 1601 by Alderman Patrick Browne. During the rebellion in 1642 the castle then defended by a garrison of 10 men found themselves conscripted into the confederate army and was lay siege to by English forces.

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Eoin Burke, John Hegarty

This committee requests the Chief Executive to revisit the layout of the lanes going west to east the L1030 junction. To examine how changes from the original SDZ16A/005 regarding the removal of the culdesac in the development would benefit the area and road users. Both the movement of the traffic along L1030 and access from L1030 to Newcastle Road needs to be further examined. The change removing the culdesac was not highlighted with local cllrs at the time of proposals from SDCC management, albeit it was noted in a report in the extensive large planning file. Considering there is a huge volume of developments current and future within the Adamstown SDZ and many granted applications submit a follow up amended application altering a number of aspects of the original plans, there needs to be an improved way of bringing these changes to the attention of local cllrs. The members ask that Chief Executive considers this proposal.

Transportation

Questions

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

To ask the Chief Executive to facilitate a multi-agency meeting to discuss the anti-social behaviour in the laneways between Glenaulin Green, Oakcourt and Wheatfield Road as previously committed to.

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Grainne Mowlds

Public Lighting Progress Report on the LED Energy Efficiency Upgrade Programme

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To call on the manager to examine the sequence of lights at the village Weir and if they are working efficiently and effectively

Motion Falls

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Hayes
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That the manager, in the most urgent manner, replace the missing and damaged pedestrian safety railings on the central crossing point at the Oval in Palmerstown. This follows previous representations made on: 18/04/2021 - Rep 1634340 10/06/2021 - Rep 1648441 05/08/2021 - Rep 1660335 24/02/2022 - Rep 1710174

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That the Chief Executive examines and alters the surface of the Grand Canal Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, Adamstown, to more user-friendly structure, as the metal surface can be slippy following rainfall for both pedestrians and cyclists alike, as one constituent who contacted me recently can testify, having fallen off their bike at this location.

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Ally Menary

That the Chief Executive give a report on progress of The South Dublin County Council School Streets Programme for St Brigid's and St Lorcan's schools in Palmerstown.

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

That the Chief Executive provide a timeline on the installation of an additional lamp on the existing public lighting column between Colthurst and Rochfort Downes, as previously committed to.

Moved without Debate

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That the Chief Executive examines current arrangements in Esker Meadow View regarding safer access along the road heading in towards the neighbouring GNP primary school and into the main estate; it has been reported that the current ramps are not effective in slowing down vehicles sufficiently and that improved signage is required along with other potential physical measures, in consultation with residents living along this stretch.

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That an initial study be caried out into the provision of a safe U turn facility at Kennelsfort Road/R148 junction for traffic from the west and incorporating a slip lane for West bound traffic from Kennelsfort Road Upper and associated works pending a segregated junction as provided for in the County Development Plan.

Libraries & Arts

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Rosena Hand, Geraldine O' Meara
H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Christopher Baker

Application for Arts Grants

Motions

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
Orla Scannell

That this council agrees to implement/support a street art / mural project under the bridge area on the Adamstown Link Rd that has become the site of continuous graffiti. And that this project undertaking will represent Adamstown and its residents, whilst promoting it's multicultural community in a positive and colourful way.

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Donna Lakes

To ask the Chief Executive for usage plans for the restored Grange Castle.

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Ralph McGarry

That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to adopt a more pro-active role in relation to the restoration of the Silver Bridge at Palmerstown and that contact be made with Fingal County Council with a view to establishing a joint working group involving elected members and officials from both Counties to engage in joint planning to bring the bridge into use for pedestrians and cyclists.

Performance & Change Management

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Corporate Support

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

That this committee expresses concern in relation the provision of public dental services for residents living in the Palmerstown area, given concerns expressed about appointment waiting times in neighbouring towns; and also requests the HSE to take a proactive approach in promoting Palmerstown as a suitable location for a new private practice, given that there are a number of buildings ideal for such a service.

 

Moved without Debate

Environment

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the CPO of the vacant/overgrown site in St Mark´s Green/Crescent?

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive for the number of abandoned cars inspected and removed in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill electoral areas since 2019, by year and up to June 2022.

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive if provision of cleansing materials for community clean ups could incorporate ones that are designed for young children, many young children participate in clean ups and junior type materials would be welcomed

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Water & Drainage

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a progress report on implementation of the 2022 Public Realm Improvement Programme, in tabular form, identifying which projects have been completed, which are underway (progress to completion) and which have not yet commenced.

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask Chief Executive if the old graveyard (next to O'Neils) could be considered as a location for an apiary which would be owned and run by the community with the support of SDCC and interested parties in the area with an interest in apiaries

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor Joanna Tuffy
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That the Chief Executive Officer give a report on the need to open the Hayden's Lane Car Park as this is a route that can be used by children and parents on their way to school in the morning, thereby encouraging walking to school, and if he will make a statement on the matter

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That the manager resurface the pedestrian pathway (directly facing Scoil Mhuire N.S) that provides safe access for residents across the green in Airlie Heights, Lucan.

Moved without Debate

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
Laurence Colleran

To call on the manager to install a wheelchair accessible swing in Waterstown Park.

Motion Falls

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That the Chief Executive produce a report to the area committee with proposals for public realm improvements at the site between "Address Provided"

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That the Chief Executive examines a number of locations on the Beech Park Green and in Beech Park estate (on the green beside the Orthodontist) for the placing of park benches, with allocation set aside in the 2023 budget funding regarding same, as this was brought to my attention recently by residents and a subsequent wider survey showed strong support for such installations.

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That the Chief Executive update the members on the gates/new gates in the parks Griffeen Park, Newcastle Road and Haydens Lane. To include a switch on time for the electric gate on the Newcastle road and advise if there's further plans to upgrade the internal gates and designs. If other areas in the parks have been considered for electric gates.

Mot (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor M. Johansson, Councillor A. Hayes, Councillor S. Moynihan, Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That management agree to provide a breakdown report on the progress of previous motions tabled by councillors and agreed by this committee, on the need for litter bins at Shancastle Shops, enhancements to Quarryvale Park, perimeter park wall repairs at Shancastle Lawns and for this report to outline what weed spraying, road sweeping and general estate maintenance works that are occurring or scheduled in the immediate period ahead.

Mot (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To call on the manager to upgrade the footpaths in Cluain Ri Park open space, Ballyowen, Lucan

Motion Falls

Community

Questions

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Jennifer Moroney Ward

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the appointment of a management company for the refurbished Lucan Leisure Centre, further clarification on whether the Náoinra can be facilitated, as well as more information on the likely opening date for the entire complex, including the swimming pool?

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Jennifer Moroney Ward

This committee asks for clarification on the process for the newly managed Lucan Community Centre in regards to the agreed housing of the Esker Boxing club within these facilities, which was campaigned for and welcomed by all. Members ask how can the long-time upstanding tenants Naionra/Afterschool be accommodated in the same way. Given all the previous motions and requests made by various people over the last year, the question as put above is now been asked of local councillors.

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Jennifer Moroney Ward

Deputations for Noting

Motions

Mot (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Jennifer Moroney Ward

This committee has highlighted the demand for creches in the Lucan area and recently discussed the number of creches due to be opened in the Adamstown area. The projected number of creche in the Adamstown SDZ appear to be low and given the growing the demand for creches and continued growth of the population, this committee asks that the Chief Executive provides support via Community department to the local community as they prepare to carry out a survey in the area to gage what number of creche places are needed for the area.

Mot (23)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor A. Hayes, Councillor S. Moynihan, Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
Jennifer Moroney Ward

That this committee wishes to put on record its appreciation and recognition of the vital contribution made, to both the Environment and their own Communities, by the Voluntary members of Tidy Town Committees. While acknowledging the financial supports provided by Management to Tidy Towns Groups and the excellent working relationships with Council outdoor staff at local level, the elected members call on the Chief Executive to put in place arrangements that maximises the strengths of the Council and of Tidy Towns Groups and makes for better efficiency all round. Perhaps a statutory/voluntary liaison forum where both the relevant departments of Council and individual Tidy Towns Groups can work collaboratively in a complementary manner to realise and implement, in a seamless manner, both the County Council long term and short term development and maintenance plans for the area and the long term and short term development and maintenance plans of the local Tidy Towns Groups, that provision be made in the annual budgets of the relevant departments to meet these plans in an incremental manner and that the process be coordinated by a Senior Council Official. That this item be brought to the next full Council meeting as a headed item.

Housing

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Ciaran Duffy

Balgaddy Permeability Links

Motions

Mot (24)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

That the Chief Executive, while welcoming the progress in recent months regarding the refurbishment works and the construction of the new community facility at properties in its ownership in Balgaddy, puts a plan in place to deal with antisocial behaviour and intimidation of residents, as well as drug dealing on routes to local schools, liaising with An Garda Síochána where appropriate.

Mot (25)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Brenda Pierce

This committee requests that the Chief Executive report to members on how Independent Living (IL) can be designed into Part 5. Given the expected number of Part 5's in Adamstown and Clonburris, the motion seeks to make provision of IL in the SDZ areas and asks if management could confirm if IL has been developed in any new developments within other areas of the county.

Moved without Debate