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Minutes of 16th November, 2022
Community
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the redevelopment of the Old Swimming Pool building in Clondalkin Leisure Centre that was discussed under Motion 7 of the March 2022 ACM?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the steps required for a member of the public to have a game of tennis outdoors in Clondalkin Leisure Centre?
Headed Items
Deputations for Noting (No business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Headed Items
Proposed Part 8 design for age friendly housing at Deansrath/Melrose
Proposed Part 8 Design for Old Castle Park.
Housing Delivery Report.
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive what additional services/supports have been put in place to cater for the influx of Refugees and Asylum seekers into the Clondalkin LEA?
To ask the Chief Executive if he will outline the number of families and individuals on the Housing List based in the Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Newcastle, and Saggart areas.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Planning Enforcement Case (Number supplied) which is about shopfront signage on Main St.Clondalkin, which does not conform to the guidelines for the Clondalkin Architectural Conservation Area.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Planning Enforcement Case (Number supplied) concerning the site on St Brigid's Road in Clondalkin known as San José.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report from planning into how much of the original wall was to be kept at Floraville Lodge, Monastery Road, Clondalkin as set by An Bord Pleanála, the cladding that is being used is not in keeping with motion 70538 of the County Development plan? And to also ask what happened to the lodge gate?
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive if a survey of traffic levels was undertaken to ascertain the need for a controlled pedestrian crossing north of the junction of St. Johns Rd and Fonthill Rd to facilitate those crossing to the Clondalkin Commons.
To ask the Chief Executive if he can provide a list and schedule of footpath repairs to be undertaken and that residents are informed of the works with adequate notice.
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC should prioritise the repair of road traffic calming ramps where they have disintegrated to a dangerous condition.
"That this Area Committee calls on the NTA to implement a bus connection to rail services for the residents of Newcastle, Rathcoole and Saggart, as part of the temporary W62 busconnects route. Until the full W6 route can be implemented, the NTA should find a solution to connect these areas to Adamstown or Hazelhatch train stations, unlocking that resource for these areas, and contributing to the national goals of reducing car dependency and carbon emissions., we commit to writing to the NTA and the Minister for Transport''
That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to undertake a survey to identify works needed around corner of Peamount Road and to lease with a local wheelchair user in identifying any issues with him being able to get around independently with his wheelchair and to follow up with a plan to address the issues.
That this Area Committee agrees that the two ramps agreed under the 2021 Traffic Calming Programme for Knockmeenagh Road in Clondalkin will be installed.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive would he give a list of books published by South Dublin Libraries (including the book references) on or about Clondalkin and to ask are they put on display for sale in Bru Chronan ?
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Libraries News and Events
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee ask that the fascinating Life Story of Dick Humphrys be included in Clondalkin Library and then the Round Tower Centre in some form.He lived at "Ard Soluis" at Kingswood, Clondalkin, until his death when he was buried in Saggart." (Dick became a member of the Irish Volunteers (founded by his uncle The O'Rahilly in 1913). He was with The O'Rahilly at Howth Gun Running (which The O'Rahilly organised) in 1914. He fought in the GPO in the 1916 Rising with his uncle The O'Rahilly and his teacher Patrick Pearse. His uncle The O'Rahilly was the only 1916 leader killed in action. (http://humphrysfamilytree.com/Humphrys/dick.html - His Grandson has a lot of information).
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to clarify, does the Council own the GAA lands in Rathcoole adjacent to Rathcoole Park as indicated in the accompanying map and on the Land Development Agency map (https://lda.ie/public-lands) or does the GAA own the land?
To ask the Chief Executive to elaborate on what arrangement does it have with the GAA in regard to the GAA lands in Rathcoole adjacent to Rathcoole Park?
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Correspondence
Response from Minister for to Motion 74578 from 16th March 2022 A.C.M
Water & Drainage
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee agrees to the reinstatement of the holy well at St Brigid's Well on the Boot Road in Clondalkin by installing a solar powered electric pump at the well site that could pump a water source located underground to a small reservoir that could in turn feed the well. The current arrangement with mains water is often stagnant.
That this Area Committee requests that when work is being carried out on or along the Camac that Friends of the Camac are consulted, and a link person is appointed to liaise with Friends of the Camac so an agreed work plan can be carried out by Friends of the Camac.
Public Realm
Headed Items
Tree Maintenance Programme 2023-2025
Questions
To ask the Chief Excecutive has SDCC applied for Heritage grants for St Cuthbert's Church, moat and cemetery: Can the County Council confirm that they are applying for all available heritage grants concerning St Cuthbert's Church, cemetery and moat as part of the overall plan for St Cuthbert's Park? A source of heritage grants was announced in the last few days.
To ask the Chief Executive, given that a Teen Space has been decided for Rathcoole Park, what other plans are there for Rathcoole Park?
To ask the Chief Executive, what was the content of the 6 responses relating to Rathcoole Park - out of 297 participants with actual responses considerably lower - from the consultation on Teen Spaces, and what were the arising criteria that resulted in Rathcoole Park being recommended as an addition to the Teen Space Programme at a cost of an estimated 60,000 euro (500,000 euro across 8 locations)?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update and report on the proposal for an astro pitch to developed with Knockmitten FC.
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee ask for lights @ Woodford Garth,Clondalkin behind Boomers Pub to be installed.
That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to investigate what can be done about installing public lighting near Boomers Pub at the footpath that goes from the bus stop down to Woodford and also the footpath that leads from Knockmitten Community Centre down to Monastery through Knockmitten Park- both have been raised as safety issues by local Residents.
That this Area Committee agrees that a section of the boundary wall along the southern side of the Fonthill Road in Clondalkin at the left turn onto St. John's Road West, be removed in order to improve visibility and line of sight for drivers exiting St. Johns Park East or St. Johns Park West onto St. Johns Road West. This matter has been previously discussed at the May 2022 ACM.
That this Area Committee agrees to the removal of the blue container at the Southern entrance to the playground at Corkagh Park.
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive for more litter patrols on L6023 Road, Loughtown Lower, Newcastle, due to the increase in illegal dumping."
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee agrees that there is a need for a total review of the dog licencing laws and calls for an emphasis to be placed upon licencing the owner of the dog and that such a licence only be approved upon a strict level of competency in handling of breeds of dogs of strong temperament, and that the Chief Executive writes to the relevant Minister outlining the concerns of this committee.