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

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Date:
25/10/2022 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 September 2022

Performance & Change Management

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Corporate Support

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

That this committee agree to relaying the frustration and dissatisfaction being experienced by commuters residing in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin, dependent on the bus services being provided by Go-Ahead. Furthermore a report to be sought from the NTA with regards to the breakdown of penalties/fines issued to GO-Ahead in relation to specific service deficits in not meeting planned scheduling for this jurisdiction.

Moved without Debate

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

This committee agrees to write to the Minister for Transport asking that the signage on the N50 and the N4 be corrected to include the correct spelling of Palmerstown Village as decided by Plebiscite in 2014. Soon it will be ten years since the people voted to restore the correct name for this historic village and it should be noted that there in no such urban place as Palmerston in South Dublin County.

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

To ask the Chief Executive to write to Fingal County Council to ask them for an update on their plans to restore the Silver Bridge and on their plans to use it to facilitate an active travel route between Fingal and South Dublin.

Motion Falls

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

To ask the Chief Executive to write to the Chairperson of the Ballyfermot LPF expressing the Committee's disappointment at the decision not to allow a SDCC representative to join the Ballyfermot LPF.

Motion Falls

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive to trim the hedges along Newcastle Road over the Adamstown bridge and along Hayden's lane towards the Adamstown footbridge

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive, given that most roads in Adamstown SDZ are not in the charge of the Council, how residents in these areas can apply for additional litter bins and what agency will collect them?

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any engagement with Palmerstown Football Club, following recent correspondence, with regard to developing an all-weather pitch in Glenaulin Park; to outline what steps would need to be taken to make progress; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the 2022 Public Realm Improvement Porogramme for Lucan-Palmerstown-North Clondalkin in tabular form, setting out which projects have been completed, which are in progress (describing stage of progress) and dates for completion of those which have not been commenced.

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask Chief Executive for an update on a recently agreed motion to examine reinstating the storage facility as part of the car park extension at Haydens lane, once additional letters were sent in from the local clubs/group.

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this area committee agrees that full consideration be given, to provision for a new dog-run space within the soon to open Airlie Park in Lucan.

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To call on the manager to urgently address and crown lift trees on Willsbrook Road, Newcastle Road and Griffeen Avenue

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Hayes
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That the manager undertake a thorough cleansing of the laneways in Palmerstown, including the removal of loose debris being used as projectiles on people's homes.

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Laurence Colleran

This committee requests that a play area for Glenaulin Park be included in the next play area programme.

Motion Falls

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

That the Chief Executive provide an update on possible works in Glenaulin Park and the installation of an all weather Pitch in the park.

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

To call on the Chief Executive to carry out the long overdue repairs on Hermitage Park playspace as a matter of urgency and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this committee agrees to undertake an inspection of specific practicable locations for new litter bins, to address the current inadequate number of public bin units situtated in Adamstown, with particular focus along the Station Road area between the shops and the train station and in recognising the large student footfall in the locality.

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To call on manager to address hedging and shrubs covering paths on Griffeen Avenue and Griffeen Road to address obstructed use of footpaths for pedestrians

Moved Without Debate

Environment

Questions

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Hayes
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the manager what steps are being taken to prevent bonfires being lit on playing pitches in the run up the Halloween period. Will there be any increase in Council activity compared to last year.

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

This committee requests that the possibility of using mobile CCTV to monitor dumping and ant-social behaviour on the laneway network in Palmerstown be investigated and introduced as a pilot project for other parts of the county.

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Jennifer Moroney Ward, Sharon Conroy

This committee raises the issue of allotment owners receiving notice to vacate their allotments in the Rathcoole area. Notice was sent via text message by the owners citing the council acquiring the land to widen the road. It is now asked that the Chief Executive report on the protocol in place when removing or relocating an allotment. Many of those that had been using this allotment are from the Lucan area and this motion seeks to provide an opportunity to amalgamate a community garden (recently passed motion to place a community garden within the Adamstown area) with an allotment. This will bring an open space amenity into an area that strives such an amenity and will result in increasing the area with environmentally friendly features and bring about additional biodiversity to the area. It is asked that the council engages with the allotment owners to achieve this.

Water & Drainage

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Derek Sargent

To ask the Chief Executive, further to matters raised at the May Area Committee meeting regarding the laneway to the rear of properties in Arthur Griffith Park [to the rear of address provided] - and irrespective of whatever obligation rests with the owner of the property concerned to remedy any breaches - to clarify whether the Council will take action to prevent flooding in this laneway by diverting pooled water into the remaining part of the ditch, as otherwise residents have serious issues with flooding into their sheds and back gardens and also exit issues in case of emergency?

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Community

Questions

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Jennifer Moroney Ward

To ask the Chief Executive for a further update on the Lucan Swimming Pool and upgraded leisure centre in terms of a likely opening date and to clarify when elected reps will be given a site inspection tour as requested at the September ACM?

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Maria Nugent

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on SDCC engagement with other state agencies on anti-social behaviour, given rising levels of anti-social behaviour and the run-up to Hallowe'en.

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Fionnuala Keane

Deputations for Noting (No Business)

Motions

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Jennifer Moroney Ward

This committee seeks an update from Chief Executive in regard to the extension of the Adamstown community centre. The centre in its current state has reached full capacity and as the area continues to grow the issue of additional space has become a common request in particular towards projects and events for the younger people. Members makes the request to the Chief Executive to prepare plans for extending the building as per original agreement when the building was planned.

Housing

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

To ask the Chief Executive for a further update on reburbishment of damaged properties in Balgaddy as well a revised date for the completion of the new housing and community facility?

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

To ask the Chief Executive for a timescale for completion of a range of maintenance issues at address provided, some not dealt with urgently as requested, namely a plumber calling out to deal with reported leak affecting washing machine operation (drains cleared already), as well as works to repair a damaged fireplace, an urgent need to fix damaged gutters and a replacement back gate for security reasons; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Brenda Pierce

To ask the Chief Executive how many homes have been purchased by SDCC in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin area with HAP or RAS tenants in situ?

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on retrofitting works on Council houses in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin area over the past twelve months.

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

To ask the manager to provide a report detailing the progress on window and door replacements as part of the accelerated maintenance programme. The report to include the number of applicants currently, number of those approved and indicative timeline from approval to completion of work.

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

Balgaddy Quarterly Update

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Neil Hanly

Housing Allocations Report quarterly

Planning

Questions

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the requested boundary repairs between St Edmunds and Mount Andrew and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Eoin Burke

To ask the Chief Executive to set dates for the next set of SDZ meetings within the calendar for the coming year and to advise if the time for meetings will be extended, or if thye will be separated between the two SDZ's

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Transportation

Questions

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive for an up to date map of all roads in the Adamstown SDZ currently taken in charge and to outline what roads, if any, will be taken in charge by Q1 2023?

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Hayes
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the manager when is it proposed to lay the raised crossing points on Mount Bellew Way at Lucan Educate Together National School.

Qu (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

To ask the Chief Executive as to when the long promised upgrade and improvement of lighting on the Ronanstown Road (Ramp Road) will be undertaken and to provide a timeline for same.

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

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

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Grainne Mowlds

Update to the Energy Efficiency Programme / SOX Maintenance

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

Motions

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That the Chief Executive provides members with a copy of the consultant report on the wall breach at the Italian Embassy grounds opposite the Maxol garage; outlines a date for repairs to commence, assuming agreement has been reached between the various parties; and clarifies that the ongoing safety issues for pedestrians at this location will not effect the provision of a safe pedestrian crossing into the upgraded Lucan Demesne entrance, should such works be ready to proceed in advance of any wall repair.

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To call on the Chief Executive to repair the footpaths on the Ronanstown Road (ramp road).

Moved without Debate

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That the Chief Executive investigate possibilities for additional safety measures in the laneway beside the ESB substation on Oakcourt Avenue leading to Wheatfield Rd in Palmerstown.

Moved without Debate

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Hayes
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That South Dublin County Council install a removable bollard in the laneway behind houses (address provided) to prevent cars using the lane as a rat run and subsequently increase safety for children and pedestrians.

Mot (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

That the Chief Executive provide a report on the defect lights that have been reported in the Lucan area, whereby many lights have turned blue and to include how this has happened, are they damaging to the environment and if it's reported in other areas. To explain why it taken so long to have them repaired/replaced.

Mot (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

Given the statistics released in a recent report whereby Lucan area is the most likely place to be involved in an incident and given the high volume of traffic along the N4 which creates gridlock within the road network around the Lucan area, this committee seeks to revisit the matter of Exit 8 on the M50 that was removed from the original plans, and now asks that the Chief Executive agrees to re-examining this exit and prepares a report of the benefits of reinstating the exit to be brought before the members at a future date, as we continue to progress with Clonburris SDZ, discuss various plans including the City Edge plans.

Libraries & Arts

Questions

Qu (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Rosena Hand, Geraldine O' Meara

To ask the Chief Executive to provide details of the quantities of books that are available in different languages in the large story telling books stock.

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Christopher Baker

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Rosena Hand, Geraldine O' Meara

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Thomas Rooney

To ask the Chief Executive to list the tourism events being supported by the Council in the Lucan Palmerstown North Clondalkin Area, to date this year and for the remainder of 2022.

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (20)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Thomas Rooney

To ask the Chief Executive if Council staff could approach the Owner/Tenants in the section of Cherry Orchard Ind Estate not yet taken in charge with a view to addressing any outstanding issues so that the Estate can be brought to and maintained at a satisfactory standard.Some of the units are in a disgraceful state.

Moved without Debate