Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of October 2022
Environment
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the extensive leaf clearing that has taken place to date in the Lucan/Palmerstown/Borth Clondalkin LAC and on the fully cleaning schedule currently in operation for the area.
To ask the Chief Executive if it was possible to source child friendly clean up materials as asked previously. See below MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE Tuesday, June 28, 2022 QUESTION NO. 9 QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole 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 REPLY: While our current suppliers do not supply junior litter pickers we have asked them to source them for us. If this is successful, we will be happy to supply them when requested.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Litter Management Plan
Motions
Can the Chief Executive provide a report on the empty houses in Palmerstown and include what steps are open to the Council to possess them and outline what efforts have taken place to date.
Moved without Debate
Water & Drainage
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the promised liaison from March 2021 ACM with the Architectural Services Department regarding progressing the derelict house in the old Esker Cemetery into a liveable space for an individual, be it a cemetery caretaker, a Council tenant or a private individual in a manner which would respect the consecrated ground beside the building, but also ensure that it is not allowed fall into further disrepair?
To ask the Manager, further to a question raised in May 2022 (attached) if a decision has been reached to install a public litter bin on the public footpath in the vicinity of Cloverhill Courthouse & Prisons on Cloverhill road.
To ask the Manager to list the streets in Palmerstown, North Clondalkin and Lucan where gully cleaning has been completed since September 1st 2022.
To ask the Chief Executive as to why the lighting sequence in Griffeen Valley Skate Park has not been updated for the winter schedule and when this will be done.
This committee asks the Chief Executive to confirm what the current total of litter bins in the Adamstown area both on street and within the parks.
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Headed Items
Teenspaces
Motions
To call on manager to install a water font at Haydens Lane entrance to Griffeen Park
To ask the manager to outline any plans for the corner area of Griffeen Valley Park, located off Haydens Lane and immediately behind Johnsbride Green, formerly designated for the purpose as a model car racing track. Furthermore, that this council agrees to explore this area to utilise this valuable public park space, whilst helping to offset any recent ASB at this location.
To ask the Chief Executive to consider tree maintenance works on the stretch from Griffeen Avenue to Castle Road in Lucan, to improve the lighting of the area.
To ask the Chief Executive Order for an update on plans for Lucan Cemetery - including need for affordable grave plots for local people in the municipal graveyard, previously stated plan to consider locating a columbarium, previously stated plan to do an audit of potential sites in the graveyard for additional grave plots.
That the Chief Executive add Abbeywood and Abbeydale to the next Tree Maintenance Programme.
That the possibility of planting hedges around some (suitable) open spaces in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin LAC be investigated to both improve biodiversity and to add character to residential areas.
This committee asks that the Chief Executive provides an updated report following on from a previously agreed motion (to examine re-instating the storage facility as part of the car park upgrade in Griffeen Park, Hayden's Lane) and acknowledging the subsequent letters sent in from various groups, it is now agreed that the request for a storage facility be included in the plans.
To call on the manager to explore the provision of a wheelchair accessible swing in Airlie Park
That this committee agrees to designate the natural meadow area directly in front of the car park in Waterstown Park for the purpose of a 'Habitat Rehabilitation Project for Ground Nesting Birds'including species such as Larks, Meadow Pipits and Snipe. This would envisage construction of appropriate fencing of approximately 460mtrs amongst some other smaller specific requirements. (2 x attachments)
Housing
Questions
To ask the manager to give an update on procedures for tenants not adhering by rules of council tenancy and what actions are taken in these instances
To ask the Chief Executive for a further update on the Old Lucan Road Project?
To ask the Chief Executive how many complaints were logged from residents or Gardaí in relation to antisocial behaviour from a tenant or tenants of address supplied over the last two years; and if any to outline what actions had been taken or were in process up to the point of the most serious incident last month; to outline whether this would affect the ability of one or more of the residents to be housed by SDCC in the future; and to clarify whether in the interests of safety for innocent parties and for neighbours who have experienced such antisocial behaviour in such incidences, whether it is policy to rehouse suitable tenants in the same property after any repairs are carried out?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the average length of time on the housing list for allocations in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin LEA with a breakdown of number of beds?
To ask the Chief Executive as to the amount of time taken to process a House Adaptation Grant, and the number of applications made in 2021 and 2022 in the Lucan-Palmerstown-North Clondalkin area?
To ask the Chief Executive for the amount of time being taken to address Housing Maintenance Requests, by category, including dealing with ventilation and mould issues.
To ask the manager to provide an update report on the outcome of the roofing repair survey that took place in Balgaddy that was undertaken earlier in 2022, detailing the findings and projected works schedule in the period ahead and costings?
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Part 8 proposal for the redevelopment of the Traveller Accommodation at Clonburris Phase 01
Community
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the current stage of the appointment process of a manager for the new Lucan pool and refurbished leisure centre, to outline the last time former groups using the facility were phoned or corresponded with, to indicate when they will be contacted in future; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive as to the number of applicants for the Home Security Scheme in Lucan-Palmerstown-North Clondalkin, by year, since 2019.
To ask the manager to provide an update report following agreement to motion 3 (71447 - May 2021 ACM), to provision for new public seating on the 'hilly' approach roads leading down into Lucan Village, and now detailing the number of benches, locations identified and installation timeline.
This committee asks that the Chief Executive provides a list on the number of community forums/safety forums/tasks force/community council organisations etc, that are linked to SDCC within the Lucan area.
To ask the Chief Executive if any further updates are available in regard to the Lucan swimming pool.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
Motions
To urge the Council to do its utmost to facilitate on the Adamstown Cricket Club in recognition of the huge potential for South Dublin and Adamstown in terms of being to the forefront of the development of this sport in Ireland.
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the tender process for the upgrade of the boundary fence on the R148 to the rear of Palmerstown Avenue?
To ask the Manager how many bicycles travel on a daily basis from East and West on the Old Lucan Road in Palmerstown.
To ask the Chief Executive Offficer for an update on information received from the TII in relation to any recently introduced measures to reduce speeding and increase safety at M50 junctions including the ones leading to and from the N4, in light of data the TII has on accidents occurring on the M50 and at its junctions with the N4.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Motions
To call on the Chief Executive to undertake a road safety audit at the junction of the R136 and Griffeen Avenue and approach roads, with a view to increasing safety in the area to encourage active travel.
Moved without Debate
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide an update to members in regards to the examination and review of the roads connectivity existing and future with the view to remove HGV's of the newcastle road which has been demonstrated many times via motions tabled at area committee over the last number of years, that the road design has unprecedented exits and entrance and has an high footfall of pedestrians/cyclists and school going children. With the newly built Celbridge link road due to open soon and the planned Clonurris link road, is e ask Chief Executive to look at other possible linkages to alleviate traffic including the HGV's. If a detailed map of Lucan roads including projected ones could be provided as part of the response.
That the Chief Executive extend the existing double yellow lines on Waterstown Avenue, Palmerstown, from the location they currently end to the junction of Lucan Rd, in order to ease the parking issues on this road.
Moved without Debate
To ask the manager to install improved new public lighting on the main road at Esker Cottages - between Esker Drive and the roundabout at Haydens Lane.
Moved Without Debate
Can a report on the recent Palmerstown Laneways site meeting be brought to the Area Committee and can the possibility of a one-way system for motorised traffic for each laneway be explored to both facilitate local access and to act as a deterrent to unwanted traffic?
To call on the manager to detail how many section 70's have been issued in the Lucan Fonthill Area and to further seek continuous assessment on overgrown shrubbery on public pathways affecting safe pedestrian access
Moved without Debate
That the Manager make available to this meeting the contents of all submissions (bar personal information) received through the consultation portal relating to the proposed Active Travel School Zone initiative at Palmerstown.
To ask the Chief Executive to prioritise the cutting back of overgrowth, overhanging trees and bushes and grass creep onto cycle paths and footpaths to encourage active travel.
Moved without Debate
This committee asks that Chief Executive arranged for the Newcastle road to be resurfaced. Parts of the road are covered in deep potholes, multiple dips in the road, loose shores causing noise disturbance in homes close by. To request that a report be provided on how many times the road has been resurfaced per year for the last 10 years.
When will the work of reviewing the HGV policy commence and will the Area Committee have an opportunity to discuss and make proposals? What is the time frame?
To call on the manager to review Hillcrest Heights and footpaths at L1011 for urgent footpath repairs due to severe trip hazards
Moved without Debate
Planning
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to explain the basis for the new walkway between Mount Andrew and St Edmunds estate, with regard to the planning permission in question, the fact that planning enforcement complaints related to unauthorised entrances and what opportunities for consultation on the entrance were afforded?
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That this committee in further recognising the inadequate provision of childcare services to emerge within the Adamstown SDZ and surrounding developments of West Lucan, now write to the Minister for Children expressing our concern in this regard.
Moved without Debate
That the Chief Executive outlines the timescale for the full implementation of boundary treatments, including proposed additional planting, behind Hillcrest Heights, Lucan, under SDZ19A/0004; that the SDZ team communicates with the developer regarding commitments given earlier this year to residents by staff members who appear to have moved on; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
This committee requests that the Chief Executive provides details on the proposed road layout to allow for the implementation of the construction traffic management plan as part of the Clonburris SDZ. To include all the roads (within the Lucan area) that will be used to accommodate construction traffic and similarly ask that a recap on the construction traffic management plan within Adamstown SDZ. To ask that a map identifying the roads accompany the response.
That this committee in further recognising the inadequate provision of healthcare services to emerge within the Adamstown SDZ and surrounding developments of West Lucan, now write to the Minister of Health expressing our concern in this regard.
Moved without Debate
That the Chief Executive provides an update on the total number of car parking spaces provided in the Adamstown SDZ to date as a proportion of housing units built and specifically for a detailed examination to be carried out regarding the number of spaces available to residents in the vicinity of Adamstown Way from the junction with Adamstown Park to Adamstown Boulevard, as residents have reported huge problems along this stretch, with no safe alternatives apparently available.
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on plans to develop the 12th Lock complex as a tourist and recreation destination?
To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any further development on the sale of the Old School House, Lucan Village
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
To ask the manager to provide a report on how many new voter registrations (RFA2) and change of address (RFA3) applications have been received by this council since 2019 also taking into account the recently upgraded electoral register and upgraded forms, and detailing the breakdown for Palmerstown-Fonthill and Lucan.
Correspondence
Correspondence
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That this committee writes to the HSE, requesting that they provide an update on the progress of attaining No 1 Adamstown Boulevard as a proposed primary healthcare centre, detailing timeline and any other relevant information.
Moved without Debate
Given the many health care issues within the Lucan area, including matters of parents trying to access healthcare for new-born babies, this committee seeks to invite the HSE to an area committee meeting to allow members the opportunity to discuss the HSE's current waiting list status, within the area, and to allow for the HSE to update all on their plans. Many years have passed since the HSE last visited/presented to this committee.
Moved without Debate
That this committee write to Fingal County Council to commend them on their progress in moving to restore the Silver Bridge and to ask them to consider including the bridge to facilitate an active travel route between Fingal and South Dublin
Moved without Debate
That this committee 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.
Moved without Debate
Performance & Change Management
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)