Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of April 2023 ACM
Housing
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the number of expressions of interest made to SDCC for the tenant-in-situ scheme for properties in the Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin Area for 2023.
To ask the Chief Executive for an overview of the number of houses managed by AHBs in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin specifying the number managed by each AHB.
To ask the manager to confirm the total number of vacant housing units in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill LEA'S, and as a percentage of the overall county numbers, detailing the specific number of vacant within Balgaddy.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Anti-Social Behaviour Report Qtr 1 2023
Motions
That the Chief Executive reports on communications received to date in relation to the pre-planning design of the age-friendly housing proposal in Sarsfield Park from local residents via various channels, outlines the timescale and deadline for further direct submissions before completion of the design and indicates what scope exists in terms of amending the final proposal for much-needed local housing for older people in terms of these inputs and direct representations from elected members, in the absence of a Part 8 process, given that a number of concerns have since been expressed about what looked to be an excellent proposal on paper, namely the overall size of the development in what is a relatively congested site, the privacy impact of two storeys overlooking so many dwellings, the aforementioned lack of additional parking provision, the previous subsidence on the site (which it is suggested may require pile driving, a cause of concern for neighbouring residents in terms of structural damage), drainage issues, challenges to access for emergency services etc; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
Community
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive if an update is available regarding the examination of local community, policing, safety forums etc in the Lucan area.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting (NO BUSINESS)
Motions
That this committee requests that consideration be given to the provision of facilities and amenities for the young population of the Lucan and surrounding areas by way of youth centre at the lands where Carline Learning centre is located.
Transportation
Questions
That the Chief Executive investigates and repairs the area indicated in the photograph at Moy Glas Lawn/R136 as it has been reported that the fence and wall are becoming loose and could fall onto someone and cause injury?
To ask the Chief Executive for a further update on active travel plans in the vicinity of Palmerstown's two primary schools at the Oval, following on from the survey last year; is any progress expected in 2023?
To ask Chief Executive for an update on the planned footpath programme to date. To confirm what notice is given to residents when works are been carried out in locations that block a residents drive /access as I received complaints on works recently carried out in Rockwood Finnstown Abbey
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (NO BUSINESS)
Griffeen Road Cycling Improvements - Public Consultation Report
Motions
To call on the Chief Executive to resurface the Palmerstown Footbridge to make it safer during periods of cold winter, and failing that, to add it to the winter maintenance schedule.
That the Chief Executive provide an update on the agreed TMM item to examine the bus lane on the Griffeen park side of the Newcastle Road. As I've raised at previous TMM the layout of the lanes were designed some years back and the traffic pattern has since changed. Also taking into account the bus routes and frequency have changed and it's been requested to have this bus ane removed and replace with two lanes along the stretch of road from the entrance of the car park towards the junction (south direction). Find attached details of the issue revived by local resident
That this committee agree that Council management pursue the required agreement that would be required from the landowner/management of the Paddocks, Lucan in relation to the question of exploring and developing a safe permeability route, that must importantly only be progressed and informed by a comprehensive consultation with residents in both the Paddocks and Hillcrest Heights
To call on the manager to address dangerous trees/hedgerow overhanging on the R120 approaching the N4 from Lucan Village
That the Chief Executive arrange to increase the time of the green pedestrian lights by about 3 seconds at the ramp road L1015/Fonthill Rd from North Clondalkin to Balgaddy to allow families with children and older people to get across safely.
That the Manager provide this Area Committee with a presentation on the most up-to-date plans for the Active Travel initiative in the area of St.Lorcan's and St.Brigid's National Schools in Palmerstown that should demonstrate the changes from initial concept to public consultation to consultant proposals and current plans to be delivered. And if he could make a statement on the matter.
Can the Chief Executive provide an update on progress in delivering on the proposed 3.5T restriction for the cell between the Oval and Kennelsfort Road as set out in the Manager's report below, and to indicate in the answer why it has taken so long to have the decision implemented. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 MOTION NO. 25 MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell, Councillor P. Gogarty That a full review be carried out into requests by residents (the subject of several motions and questions over the years) for a 3.5T restriction on Kennelsfort Rd, and on the 'Cell' between the R148 at the Oval and Kennelsfort road. To include the decision of the full Council (H.12 {11} July 2015) to have a 3.5T restriction on Kennelsfort Rd and the decision of the then Lucan LAC (November 2016 Item ID: 51367) to impose a 3.5T restriction on the cell between the Oval and Kennelsfort Road, neither of which have been acted upon. And that a full report be brought before this LAC for consideration at the October 2019 meeting. REPORT: There is a weight restriction of 7.5 tonnes on the Kennelsfort Road which was applied in accordance with the Council's policy document 'The Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV's) on South Dublin County Road Network'. This policy was adopted by the members of South Dublin County Council in 2013. The installation of a HGV restriction is an executive function requiring consultation with the Garda Commissioner. It is the position of SDCC and An Garda Siochana that the appropriate limit is in place on Kennelsfort Road as outlined on a number of occasions. SDCC has agreed to a 3.5 tonne weight restriction on the estate roads between the Oval and Kennelsfort Road. This has been communicated on a number of occasions to An Garda Siochana. No response has been received.
To ask the Chief Executive to consider the taking-in-charge of the small area of green space in Mount Andrew immediately adjacent to the St Edmunds recently resurfaced walkway to enable to completion of the walkway.
'That this Area Committee agree to a full inspection of all the footpaths, roads and kerbing in Quarryvale estate, providing a commitment to address all identified and necessary repairs / upgrades not completed to date, and for these works to be undertaken within the 2023 Roadworks Programme.'
To call on the manager to examine a pedestrian entrance from the R136 into Cluain Ri Park Open Space
That the Chief Executive re-examine the need for a pedestrian crossing/traffic lights on the Fonthill Rd at St Mark's/Rowlagh (bust stops 2678/4691 or 4410/2682) in light of the new housing development which includes Age Friendly housing.
That the Manager take urgent action to fix the unresolved matter of a broken kerbisde at (address provided) Glenaulin Road, Palmerstown. The matter was reported by the home owner on 25/10/22 (CC1758305) The matter was reported by Cllr Alan Hayes on 06/01/23 (rep 1769042) and again 19/02/23 (rep 1777089) and no action has been taken at this location.
Planning
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive engages with the developer of the land behind Hillcrest Heights backing on to the (address provided) with a view to making the boundary safer, ideally through the provision of fencing, as, while engagement in relation to tree planting has been welcomed, this has not prevented vandalism to the rear of properties, and the ditch at this location also presents a potential hazard to young children.
This committee requests that the Chief Executive reconfirm the zoning at the lands where Carline Learning centre is located.
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the Manager if SDCC will consider the purchase of the Ulster Bank building in Palmerstown Village when it is put to sale for the realisation of County Development Plan NCBH7 Objective 9: To facilitate the reuse of an appropriate existing building in Lucan and Palmerstown as a tourist amenity and educational / interpretive centre.
To ask the Chief Executive as to whether the Council retains any ownership or interest in Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive confirms landownership of the lands where the Carline Learning site is located.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the extension of Library opening hours in the Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin area.
In follow up to question 16 ACM April 25th; "To ask the manager to provide an update on the results of the recent survey conducted by Creative Connections on behalf of SDCC & Creative Ireland seeking to identify suitable mural/ innovative creative project(s) celebrating the diversity & inclusivity of the Adamstown community."
Headed Items
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (NO BUSINESS)
Performance & Change Management
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Corporate Support
Correspondence
Correspondence
Replies receive from:
1) Garda Commissioner re Ronanstown Garda Station Sub-division
2) HSE re Primary Care
3) Minister of State for Transport re NCT Testing Centres
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
"This Area Committee expresses its concern at the number of patients unable to acquire crucial GP appointments within local communities in a reasonable timeframe, an unaccepatble all-year round hospital trolley crisis and the worrying number of would-be-patients leaving emergency departments without accessing hospital care, and in doing so, now calls for a multi-annual plan to be put in place as a matter of urgency to address the escalating crisis in our healthcare system."
This Area Committee agrees to write to An Garda Síochána requesting enforcement of the continuous breaking of red lights from cars travelling east to west (from City to Palmerstown) at the Oval juntion in Palmerstown.
This committee requests that the Chief Executive write to Google asking for an explanation on the methods Google uses to decide on place names/locations given the need for accuracy on residential and business addresses, e.g. Palmerston is not an address in South Dublin County and is misleading for anyone looking for Palmerstown Village or any residence or business with an address in Palmerstown. Similarly, all of Palmerstown Court, Green, Close and Lawns are in Palmerstown not Ballyfermot Upper.
That this committee requests that the HSE gives a reason for not accepting an invite (to date) to attend an area committee meeting. It was agreed via a number of motions to invite them to attend as per reasons laid out in previous motion.
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Manager to outline the treatment dates and type of treatment and extended plan to ensure the eradication of Japanese Knotweed identified on the green area adjacent to (1 Riversdale Park) Palmerstown as notified to SDCC by me on 25th April 2023 (members rep: 1787321) and if the manager could confirm whether or not SDCC has an adequate number of operatives trained and licenced to manage these invasive species.
To ask the Manager why gullies full of debris in the laneway between Palmerstown Avenue and R148 have not been cleared following representation made by Cllr Alan Hayes in November 2022 (Rep ID 1761225)
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the cleansing schedule in the Lucan area in particular the bins in the Hermitage Park and along the Ballyowen lane.
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive provide an update on the coffee docked planned as part of the teen space upgrade in Griffeen park, Newcastle Road. If details could be provided regarding the running/management of the coffee dock.
That the Chief Executive consider the installation of mobile equipment storage units in Griffeen Park (additional) and Collinstown Park, given the lack of pavillions in both parks.
To ask the Chief Executive to follow through on commitments to repair and reinforce the damaged wall at the Southern Field at Foxborough to prevent it falling into disrepair and to avoid it becoming a den for drug-dealing and anti-social behaviour.
Environment
Questions
"To ask the manager to provide a report detailing any and all measures, including enforcement by the litter warden, action taken to date and being considered in the future, to combat known illegal dumping blackspots."
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Motions
That the manager now initiates the necessary action to install CCTV to combat and eradicate the long ongoing issue of illegal dumping, occuring at the blackspot location, to the rear of Neilstown Shopping Centre and either side of the black path between Woodavens and St Ronan's estates.
Water & Drainage
Questions
To ask the Manager to provide a detailed report on the accumulation of liquid on the hill behind "Palmerston Lodge" house that borders Mill Lane park and Stewarts Old Building in Palmerstown as previously logged by Cllr Alan Hayes under Members Rep 1780625. Dublin City Council did investigate following initial contact by a concerned resident and found the following: 1. Very silty/cloudy water was apparent flowing down this 900/750 SW Sewer from the direction of the Applegreen Garage at end of Chapelizod By-Pass. This was discharging via a stream into the River Liffey. There appears to be a CSO near the garage but it does not look like sewage in the discharge. 2. This SW sewer could not be found. Our crew did not find evidence of sewage at the location identified by the Customer. 3. 450 dia Lucan Sewer appears to be operating normally - no evidence found of surcharging or overflow to the Liffey. Could samples be taken to determine the contents of the overflow and provide a report on the cause and any potential negative impacts.
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)