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Minutes of 18th January, 2023
Libraries & Arts
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Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of facility for Deansrath Child and Family centre and to outline what stage this proposal is at.
To ask the Chief Executive if SDCC could look at the feasibility of providing a open air ice rink in the central clondalkin area for the Christmas festive period going forward?
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence Item 76793
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC should provide for an Arts & Crafts space or Artists Space in the central area of Clondalkin. (An example of which is provided by Wexford Co.Co. at the Bull Ring in Wexford Town. This provides for Artists and Craft makers to operate and trade with the public in an open an semi commercial manner)
That this Area Committee acknowledges the great achievements of Clondalkin as a Fairtrade town and the agreed motions and questions at this area meeting - 40727 , 41619 , 41950 , 46649 , 48187 , 51283 , 51291, 51299 , 52483 , 53279 , 54607 , 55235 , 68303 , 70530 and Previous Mayor Looney in 2014 and Mayor O Brien in 2021 Motions that this Council will seek to provide a range of Fairtrade products in its catering and shop facilities in Council buildings and amenities (2014) and this Council agrees to explore the expansion of the idea to create Ireland's first Fair Trade County (2021) - to ask what progress has been made and what supports can SDCC give to this Human Rights issue to the Clondalkin Fairtrade town group?
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee Agrees to write to the NTA to request improvements to the bus stop at the Rathcoole Slip Road – stop 104301. In Recent times the number of local people and employees from the area using the 126 to travel into Dublin has increased. Improvements to the surface and a shelter would be welcome.
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Excecutive what assurances will SDCC give that hanging baskets will be erected earlier this year in time for Tidy Towns competition ?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the last 10 estates in order where tree maintenance was carried out, to outline the next estates scheduled for works in this Area Committee area, and the timescale involved and to outline the next five estates due for inspection.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the delivery of the Astro pitch for Knockmitten FC
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the new management agreement for the Corkagh Park changing rooms previously managed by the MANN group
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee agrees, that SDCC should bring forward a plan to enhance and upgrade the green area at the junction of Watery Lane and Woodford Walk to include refacing or replacing of the boundry wall with a more aesthetically pleasing structure.
That this Area Committee requests management prune the trees behind houses at the green, old tennis courts, cappaghmore estate
That this Area Committee request management install a bin at bus stop number 7782 .its the one at the top of the monastery Road as you are entering clondalkin after the blue bridge
That this Area Committee agrees that Ball Stop Netting be erected in Corkagh Park behind the goals of the main GAA pitch there. This is the pitch in the northern end of the field that borders the R136 and the new Kilcarberry estate and is used for games of hurling, camogie and football. See attached aerial view where pitch is marked. SDCC has such Ball Stopping Nets in place in Tymon Park behind pitches that are visible from the M50.
(Passed without debate)
That this Area Committee agrees that the tree planting programme for 2023-2026 include planting in the following two areas in the Riversdale estate in Clondalkin, (i) on the green between Riversdale Road and Riversdale Green and (ii) to the side of the Utility Box on the strip green of Riversdale Park opporise house numbers 2-5 Riversdale Park.
(Passed without debate)
Environment
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive For a report on his views on Repair Cafe's and to ask if SDCC have considered funding for example to trial one in the Clondalkin area?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee agress to write to the committee that organised the Lá Fhéile Bride festival in Clondalkin over the February bank holiday weekend and thanks the SDCC staff that cleaned the St Brigid's Well site, Knockmeenagh Lane and monitored the water flow for it.
(Taken with Headed-Item 2)
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
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Community Recognition Fund
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee requests that South Dublin County Council give a progress report on the old swimming pool beside Clondalkin Leisure centre! Several local valued groups are looking for a base including St Joseph's Clondalkin Pipe Band, Clondalkin Youth Band who both need a new long-term base for the Bands and also Clondalkin Drama Group . What would the cost be to bring it into use and have any drawing been done? We ask that the County Architects office looks at a possible plan for the space that has been vacant a long time. We also request South Dublin County Council to look at storage space that could be part of any development , We request an update report be brought to this Area Committee for discussion." (Previous Motions 60916 (2018) and 74066 (2022) agreed)
That this Area Committee supports padel courts in Clondalkin area to our parks or recreational areas as this could have a positive impact on the local community. Padel is a great game and would be a great amenity for 1,000's of people in our Community.(Padel is often described as a mixture of tennis and squash, and it is now the fastest growing sport in the world.)
(Passed without debate)
Housing
Headed Items
Proposed pre- planning design for age friendly housing at Alpine Heights
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee agrees that bedsits are not suitable homes for tenants of South Dublin County Council and that the committee agrees that (name and details supplied) should be transferred into a more suitable one bedroom home.
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee requests a report to be presented for discussion at the ACM on the Part 8 derogation procedure introduced by the Minister for Housing last December with an outline of when, if at all, SDCC Housing Department, intends to use the derogation in relation to any sites in the Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart & Brittas areas.
Planning
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive would he ensure that an ecological assessment is undertaken of all lands at Rathcoole subject to CS10 SLO1 including Rathcoole Woodlands to determine the presence and extent of a fourth protected habitat, Hydrophilous Tall-Herb Swamp 6430?
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee requests that the Director of Land use and planning look at the ownership of the land that faces Clonburris school and faces Michael collins and the Nangor road with a view to looking at its suitability for an extension for Clonburris National School has a dire need for Autism specific additional rooms but have no room to expand. Also to ask that the Director details the next steps in regards to could the school apply for a section of this site? Clonburris National School has over 500 children currently and there is a chronic need for autism specific classrooms. This committe supports Clonburris National School in there mission to provide these much needed additional classes.
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the meeting held between SDCC and TII regarding the problematic junction of N7 and Booth Rd and to ask if provision has been made for councillors to make direct representation for concerns regarding same.
To ask the Chief Excecutive Would he underatake to get the roads damaged outside 33 Riversdale avenue , 31 riversdale avenue and Riversdale Park to be fixed and Footpaths at 28 riversdale avenue , The path and all around the pileon on Riversdale avenue , 22 riversdale crescent , outside no 8 riversdale park , Outside no 7 to no 4 on riversdale crescent , 14 riversdale crescent and Footpaths on riversdale Ave from no 2 onwards as very dangerous for tripping. Plus All the slow down signs need to be repainted (example is outside no 12 riversdale crescent) and The entrance to Riversdale on the bridge the stop signs need to be painted on the road entrances in and out !
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on his investigations into the taking in charge of the Riverside Estate? Riverside shares the same bridge over the Camac with Thornfield Square. Members Reps. ID: 1681962 refers.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on their liaison with the NTA to have a seat installed at Bus Stop #2160 on Convent Road outside Tesco in Clondalkin?
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads ( No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC should carry out immediate repairs to the Traffic calming ramps on Willow Ave (Greenpark). These are in such dire condition that they are a danger to traffic and pedestrians traversing the street at this point.
(Passed without debate)
That this Area Committee requests the management to address the dangerous slope from Monastery road to heights and propose a solution e.g. safety access, handrails, steps, hand rail, etc for pedestrians & cars to and from monastery road.
That this Area Committee request an update to the repair of the wall on Aylmer Road, Newcastle. Members Rep 1738642 refers.
That this Area Committee seeks enhanced safety measures at the shared entrance of Mount Talbot and IBIS including the upgrading and lighting, footpaths and a separated entrances to provide security for all residents in Mount Talbot and IBIS. Cllr Kenneth Egan
This committee agrees that the alleged damage to the footpath and wall of 63 Cherrywood Crescent, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 and the alleged damage to footpath outside 78 Cherrywood Crescent be investigated and repaired if necessary. Members Rep 1771842 refers.
(Passed without debate)