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Minutes of Meeting held on 27th March 2023
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the Manager can instruction be sent to the owner to reinstate the wall at the old gate entrance to Katherine Tynan House?"
"Would the Manager please indicate to this Area Committee if he is in a position to offer advise and information to the Kingswood Heights Residents Association regarding the installation a Sports Hub in the Kingswood Area, as part of the County Development Plan, and could the Manager also indicate if a joint Sports Capital Grant application for such a project would be supported by South Dublin County Council and would this venture require a Part Eight process if the Sports Hub is to be located on Council owned Open Space?"
"Could the Manager make a report regarding the Public Realm Improvement Works Programme 2023, in particular to the installation a new railing in Tymon Park, from the roundabout to the Depot, and could he also indicate if he is aware of access difficulties experienced by wheelchair users at the Kissing gates on Arena Road, by the fact that the gates open directly on to a slope of uneven ground inside the Park, that is covered in mud when it rains and makes it difficult to manoeuvre a chair in these circumstances?"
"To ask the Manager can Croi Ro Naofa GAA Club be kept informed of when Killinarden Park redevelopment work is to start & can they also be facilitated with alternative pitches while work is in progress, additionally, can they be provided with use of an astro pitch to train on during the winter months?"
"To ask the CEO to detail actions and plans to protect Parks and Open Spaces in Tallaght from the menace of Scramblers which is of concern to many and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to refer to the whole issue of the future of the Tennis Courts in Kingswood; is he aware of the many representations being received raising the question of a Sports Hub which was also the subject of discussion at a Kingswood Heights Residents Association Deputation meeting on the 23rd March 2022; has he any plans for local consultation in the matter and will he make a statement?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"This TAC call on the Council to present solutions regarding the green in suncroft park to be reclaimed for the residents"
"That this Committee calls on the CEO to either heighten the railings on the Avonbeg Gardens side of the new MUGA adjacent to Dominic's Community Centre or erect strong netting to prevent footballs and heavy basketballs from exiting the play area as is currently happening - with such a low railing the balls are damaging cars just a few feet away parked in the dedicated parking spots (as seen in pic attached) and have also caused damage to houses and apartments directly behind the parking area"
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Manager to make contact with the Management company who is responsible for Killinarden Shops/Centra/apartments and request that they improve the aesthetics by painting the outside of the apartments, provide extra bins outside the shops and to have a scheduled rota for cleaning the overall area?"
"To ask the Manager how many times has the Pavilion in Dodder Valley a park been booked since it was opened?"
"Can the Manager report on plans for new astro football pitches at Tallaght stadium, what will the process be for booking pitches also will teams be able book on line?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"To ask the Manager that action be taken regarding the area in Sean Walsh Park (as indicated), it has remained an area of drug taking with reports of drug paraphernalia openly discarded?"
"Given the response I received to my question in February regarding how many times the pavilion in dodder valley park has been booked (58 times since October 2021) Aherns pub consistently allow children using the pitches to use toilet facilities while the pavilion remains closed the lack of booking would lead me to believe the current booking system is not meeting community needs can a review take place to find an alternative to ensure this badly needed facility is available"
"This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive & Public Realm to take a more active approach in identifying households without a current waste provider for the purpose of disposing of their waste correctly, particularly in estates that are black spots for illegal dumping in the Tallaght area"
Community
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Manager how many housing adaptation grants applications are their currently being processed for Tallaght Area?"
"Would the Manager make a report to this Area Committee as to how an applicant for Social Housing with South Dublin County Council can access vacancies on Choice Based Letting when they have selected their three options on the Area of Choice form and two of those options are with another Local Authority?"
"Can the Manager please update this Area Committee regarding the numbers of homes that received upgrading of windows and doors in 2022 and could he also indicate proposed completion targets for 2023?"
"After a successful motion, calling for a plaque to be installed in Sheehy Skeffington Meadows some years back with the history of Hanna Sheehy Skeffington and in recognition of the estate being called after her, can the Manager explain why there has been a delay & can this be now go ahead?"
"To ask the Manager for an update on the redevelopment of the old shop on Rossfield shop and when does he expect the work to commence?"
"How many houses in the Tallaght area have been acquired through the procurement process in the 1st quarter of the year?"
"To ask the CEO to update members on the development of the housing project at Brady's Field, Old Bawn Road; will he detail contacts he has with the local community particularly Tymon Bawn Football Club who had concerns in the matter and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to update the Committee on actions being taken to deal with the ongoing issue of boarded up houses in the Tallaght area; will he list the Tallaght Estates where relets are awaiting and furnish a statement?"
"Can the Manager install a camera at entrance to Hazel hill to prevent dumping at the area outside the grounds of the Traveller units as this area has become a bad spot for dumping over the last year?"
"Can the manager give a progress report on new development beside Tallaght stadium and let us know when this will be finished. Also on how allocation process will take place?"
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Anti-Social Quarterly Statistics 2023
Quaterly Allocations Report 2023
Housing Delivery Quarterly Report 2023
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
''This Tallaght area committee call on the council to submit a monthly report re progress of the tenant and situ scheme for houses in the Tallaght area under in process for purchase by SDCC''
Planning
Questions
"To ask the manager have you been notified of any plans to restore 'Whitehall House' otherwise known as Katharine Tynan House or has SDCC any plans to become involved in restoration/enhancement of this Structure as one of the objectives in the County Dev Plan is to protect and enhance sites listed in the Record of Monuments & Places. County Dev Plan Objective : NCBH13 Objective 3: To protect and enhance sites listed in the Record of Monuments and Places and ensure that development in the vicinity of a Recorded Monument or Area of Archaeological Potential does not detract from the setting of the site, monument, feature or object and is sited and designed appropriately Protected Structure Schedule DU021-01401- 3326 30732/23037 Newlands Cross - gateway site DU021-01402- 3326 30732/23037 Newlands Cross - date stone site Whitehall, Ballymount Road, Kingswood House (Two Storey & Single Storey RPS Ref 197?"
"To ask the manager with regards to all SHD applications received for the Citywest area (under Fortunestown Area Plan), how many residential developments have been approved since its existence and how many units does this total in the overall approved applications?
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Manager for details of locations for speed ramps or road safety installations within Tallaght planned for the next 12 months?"
"To ask the CEO to list the Tallaght Estates going through the Taking in Charge process; will he give details in each case and make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to confirm progress towards the provision of the long awaited "Welcome to Tallaght" signs; will he now detail plans to present the proposals to this Committee and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the Manager for an estimate on how much longer would be required for the taking in charge process of Corbally Estate and a statement regarding progress on the same?"
"Can the Manager report on when the new pedestrian lights will be finished at killinarden Heights Sacred Heart fc entrance?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"What is the process in our library to prevent children accessing material that is not suitable for their age?"
"To ask the CEO to present an update on plans for the provision of the long promised Library at Citywest; will he detail contacts he has had in the matter and make a statement?"
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Application for Arts Grants-No business
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the Manager how many business in TALLAGHT availed of Shop Front Grant?"
"To ask the CEO what contacts he has maintained to improve the image of Cookstown Industrial Estate and will he present an update?"
"Can the Manager report on what events are planned for Tallaght stadium. Concerts etc for the next year now that the stadium is near completion?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"With reference to the new groundworks outside County Hall and at the steps leading to the Civic Theatre, would the Manager inform this Area Committee that the Commemorative Plaques, recognising the opening of the Civic (Cyril Cusack) Theatre and the Freedom of the County plaque on Ingrid Betancourt will be brought back into public view, when the works in these areas are complete?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)