Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of November 2022
Community
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
Motions
To ask the manager to identify and allocate an adequate size land piece, suitable for use as a community garden for families and individual residents in Adamstown.
This committee requests that Chief Executive agrees to support and assist a newly formed committee in the Adamstown area. It is hope that a community developer officer will join others in helping the residents with the setting up PPN, community grants etc.
Housing
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the efforts to relet vacant and derelict units in the Balgaddy area.
To ask the Chief Executive to set out the timeline for construction of the Balgaddy Part 8, the parameters for the proposed community centre and the plans for the segment of Lynch's Lane beside the site.
To ask the manager for an update report on the Fassnidge site in Palmerstown, detailing the general upkeep / maintenance of the site at present.
To ask the manager to explain the seemingly lengthy period with regards to the existing timelines in applying for social housing support and also any plans to expedite the process.
To ask Chief Executive if a list of all AHB's/Housing Agencies in the area can be provided and placed on council's website linked into relevant organisations.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Housing Supply Quarterly Report
Anti-Social Behaviour Quarterly Report
Balgaddy Quaterly Update
Planning
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to describe the process by which the names of housing estates in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin have been decided and if the history of those names could be compiled and shared as a local history resource.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
This committee seeks an updated detailed report in regard to the provision of a permanent school building for Griffeen Community College. To confirm that timelines are still in place.
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive if the detailed design for the repair of the wall breach with the Italian embassy grounds (due around November), has now been published and if it can be made available to members; to outline the scope of these repairs in terms of the overall wall boundary along the adjacent road and footpath; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive as to what other Taking in Charge applications are live in Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill, including Ballyowen Square
To ask the Chief Executive for a progress report on the inclusion of the Vesey Green Link in the options paper being developed as part of Phase 2 of the Canal Loop, and to confirm that the Council's advising consultants are aware that the objective of this link is connectivity to Hillcrest, Dodsboro, Airlie Heights, Adamstown, Somerton ,Shackleton, Ardeevin and Vesey Estates with the Lucan Urban Greenway and to allow access at the soon to be upgraded Lucan Demesne Entrance.
To ask that severe pruning be applied to the hedgerows on both sides of the roadway (station road) between the bridge over the M50 (designated for Junction 8) and the Railway Bridge, now that the season for such work is with us, so that new growth can be far enough from the footpaths so as not to interfere with pedestrians.
This committee asks the Chief Executive if there has been any further progress in regard to the Esker permeability project and Paddocks/Hillcrest permeability. To confirm that both projects are still on the councils planned capital programmes
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Motions
This committee requests the Chief Executive to support Lucans Tidy Towns in their request (as below) to ensure they achieve the best possible outcome to future completions. 'We are writing to you in relation to the recent results of Tidy Towns and the awarding of a bronze medal to Lucan. We are seeking your help in improving the overall appearance of our lovely village for 2023. The following is part of an extract from the adjudication panel's observations/comments following their visit to Lucan this Summer. "Lucan Bridge, whilst a great structure and in a fabulous position, really needs to be further enhanced with careful painting, and replacement of the safety barriers to ones more aesthetically pleasing. The barriers are not appropriate for this key entrance into Lucan. There is also a very rusty redundant pole on the southern bank of Lucan Bridge. We strongly recommend that you get support/raise this as an action from South Dublin County Council". Reference was also made about the condition of the telephone boxes opposite Centra in the Village and we would ask if these could be removed as they don't appear to be in use or alternatively another purpose could be found for them. We also want to get flower boxes on Lucan Bridge and also on the two bridges in the village for 2023. This will greatly enhance the appearance of Lucan. We have further plans to improve our village for next year but we need your support as our local and national representatives to get the above matters addressed in the first instance so we can plan for Spring 2023.'
In acknowleging the selfless committment and voluntary work by Lucan Tidy Towns resulting in a bronze medal award, this committee now agrees to address the specific village work upgrades and enhancements as per the adjudication panel's observations and comments during their Summer inspection.
That the Chief Executive, notwithstanding that congestion has naturally increased and will continue to increase, carries out a full road safety and traffic flow audit of the Newcastle Road and in particular the following areas: - The stretch southwards from Lucan Harriers car park to the junction with the L1030, which is subject to bus lane being used by vehicles to slip ahead of cars queuing in the correct lane and also cars leapfrogging the longer queue to get ahead of other vehicles by using the yellow box; - The junction with Hillcrest where an optimum solution has yet to be found in terms of evening traffic being able to turn right into the estate without blocking the road and facilitating exit from the estate without clogging up the Newcastle Road/N4 junction thus trapping cars for multiple traffic light sequences at Esker church on occasion; and reports back to members with proposed solutions to ensure optimum flow and safe use of this busy corridor.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
To ask the manager to provide a report detailing the progress of a previously motion agreed, to investigate and progress a wall mural on the underside of the Adamstown Link Road Bridge that will be reflective of this vibrant and diverse multi-cultural community.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants
Economic Development
Questions
That the Chief Executive reports on current plans by the Council to help to progress the Esker Community Initiative, following on from this objective being inserted into the Development Plan; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
This committee asks the Chief Executive to advise the members what plans the council have in regard to the council owned lands at Mount Bellew (next to the Lucan Educate School)
Motion Falls
Performance & Change Management
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Corporate Support
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
This committee seeks clarification from the Minister/s by way of passing this motion to write to the Ministers in regard to the DHRE acquiring local hotels in the Lucan area. To confirm how a change of use is processed and what planning law is being used to allow a hotel to shut down to the community and bring in a new style of business. To include any and all details in regard to this new change for any hotels currently acquired and any plans to acquire new ones, which can assist local councillors/local authorities in carrying out their duties.
Water & Drainage
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive if the Council will agree to improve the visual look of the roundabout between Rochfort and Abbeydale through landscaping and planting in a manner that will still ensure adequate visibility and conform with best practice from a safety perspective?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the last 10 estates in order where tree maintenance was carried out, to outline the next five estates scheduled for works in this Area Committee area, and the timescale involved; to outline the next five estates due for inspection' and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive when the Mount Andrew side of the opening between St Edmunds and Mount Andrew will be completed, and if he will give a statement on the matter.
This committee asks Chief Executive if the council would consider introducing child friendly/creative fun litter bins within our parks and consider same for teen spaces. Sample pictures are available on various online sites.
To ask the Chief Executive if the markings on the wall ball are still within the plans. It was understood that sport markings would be part of the design.
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Tree Maintenance Programme 2023 to 2025
Motions
To ask the Chief Executive to consider providing public lighting from the Johnsbridge Park entrance to Griffeen Park to the dog run.
Moved without Debate
To call on the manager to consider installation of a volleyball net in the new Airlie Park
Motion Falls
To ask the manager to investigate the legitimate ongoing requests by AGP FC, to provision for a safe and suitable changing room and storage facility and in reasonable proximity to their playing grounds.
There is Japanese KnotWeed on some laneways in Palmerstown, can it ne removed and notices put up warning people not to touch it.
Moved without Debate
To ask the Manager to install at Waterstown Park at least one piece of playground equipment with the capacity to hold a wheelchair, as made possible through SDCC Budget 2023.
To ask the manager to schedule for a comprehensive and thorough clean-up to the entire hedge row that extends from the rear of Rowlagh, St Marks, Glenfield and Shancastle, and borders the length of the Fonthill Road.
To ask the Chief Executive when can we expect some upgrading of Glenauline Park especially with some seats (at suitable locations) and litter bins (at entrance at least)
Moved without Debate
Environment
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)