Agenda - June 2023 Tallaght Area Committee Meeting

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Date:
26/06/2023 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

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H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:

Minutes of Meeting held on 22nd May 2023

Planning

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H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Transportation

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

"To ask the manager for an update on works to the Charles OToole bridge as I notice more panels of glass broken?"

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Dunne
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

"To ask the Manager why has there been a delay in taken in charge of Sheehy Skeffington Meadows and when is it expected to be?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Mary R Maguire

"To ask the CEO to refer to the 2 motions at the May meeting of Tallaght Area Committee in respect of the Kingswood Mast and will he present an update in respect of all the issues and will he now meet the local elected Councillors to discuss the matter and will he make a statement?"

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

Salt Bin Strategy

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Alanagh Gannon

Castletymon Active Travel Scheme- June update  

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Ciaran Duffy

Old Bawn to Ballyboden Phase 1 Public Consultation and Scoil Maelruain School Street.

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

Notice of advertising the Taking in Charge of the Edenbrook Estate and a section of Citywest Avenue into the charge of South Dublin County Council

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the CEO to furnish a report on the submission he is making before the 4th of July in respect of Bus Connects proposals seriously affecting communities in Bancroft, Kilnamanagh and Springfield; will he understand the upset and concerns being expressed and will he make a statement for discussion?"

Libraries & Arts

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

"To ask the CEO to confirm plans to continue to attract new shows and events to our Civic Theatre; will he give details and make a statement?"

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Library News & Events

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

"That this Area Committee commends and congratulates the management and staff of SDCC Libraries ,in Tallaght and Castletymon and across other areas, for their active participation in Pride month celebrations through window and book displays, movie show and other events in our Libraries and for the decision to enter one of our Mobile Libraries, supported by staff, in the Dublin Pride Festival and for taking part in the march in the City Centre?"

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Thomas Rooney, Ralph McGarry

"Given the success of the Outdoor Food and Craft Market in Tymon Park, could the Manager please indicate to this Area Committee if consideration has been given to extending the Market to Sunday, in addition to the Saturday event?"

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Thomas Rooney

"To ask the CEO to present an update on progress towards the development of the Tallaght Heritage Centre; will he detail consultations he has had, confirm the schedule he is now following and make a statement?"

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Richardson
Responsibility:
Laura Leonard

"Can the manager report on the Public address system at Tallaght stadium,have the council any plans to upgrade the PA system as the sound is only heard in main stand. Could the manager report on this?"

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Richardson
Responsibility:
Laura Leonard

"Can the Manager report when the new Stand will open at Tallaght stadium also will there be an official opening?"

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Michael Murtagh

"To ask the CEO if he is aware of the upset of the residents of Brookmount that there is still no progress in respect of their need to have the name changed as previously agreed; will he confirm any recent contacts with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in respect of the matter; will he give assurances and make a statement?"

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Michael Murtagh

"To ask the CEO to list the successful projects in 300K Have Your Say for Tallaght South and will he confirm the schedule he now hopes to follow in each case and will he make a statement?"

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Environment

Questions

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

"To ask the manager for an update on contact with the owners of the cottages at 10 & 11 Old Bawn road. Has roof tiles been fixed as requested and rubbish removed from back yard?"

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

"To ask the CEO to confirm plans to provide further equipment to the Tallaght Fire Station on Belgard Road, Tallaght, noting that these needs have been regularly raised at our meetings; will he again appreciate the concerns often expressed in respect of the huge development of Tallaght since the Fire Station first opened and particularly the number of high rise buildings in the population centre covered by the Tallaght Area Committee; will he give assurances and make a statement?"

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Dunne
Responsibility:
Dave OBrien

"This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to investigate the air quality/air borne particles around the vicinity of Roadstone and report back to this Area Committee on the findings?"

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh, Brendan Redmond

"To ask the Manager if there any are any plans to find alternative service entrances to the Basketball Arena, which can be used when there is a need to close the Arena Road, other than the locked barrier at Tymon Farm. Local residents are adamant that they were guaranteed that when the Arena was being built that the barrier at Tymon Farm would only be used for Emergency Services and not as a secondary access point for the Arena?"

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

"To ask the CEO to detail any plans for the further development of facilities at Dodder Valley Park and in reporting will he confirm what steps are being taken to ensure the safety of all those using this important and well used Park and will he make a statement?"

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor Baby. Pereppadan
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

"To ask the CEO for information and progress regarding new legislations to effectively tackle the illegal use of scramblers and for a timeframe and statement on the matter. The residents in Elder Heath as well as many other estates have greatly suffered due to this ongoing issue?"

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Richardson
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

"Can the manager look at getting the recycling bins beside Killinarden Community school moved as this is causing a problem with dumping around the bins?"

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Richardson
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"Can the manager report on when the new Astro beside Tallaght stadium will be ready?"

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Sinclair
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

"That the executive outline the park ranger schedule for Watergate Park and, following serious incidents of anti social behavior in the park, what plans there are to increase this presence?"

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

"Can SDCC replace the litter bin in Bancroft Park that was vandalised and removed, the park is very busy and really needs the bin back?"

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to plant Apple or Cherry Blossom trees on green spaces that adjoin Avonmore Road from Avonmore Ave to Avonmore Grove. Local residents have noted the visual impact of these trees in surrounding areas?"

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Dunne
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

"This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to install kissing gates at the entrance that leads from the Cheeverstown Luas Stop into Sheehy Skeffington Meadows as previously requested in this Area Committee as the entrance is being used as a rat run by individuals on Scramblers?"

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Dunne
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

"This Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to engage with Transdev to remove the bushes along the walls at Cheeverstown Luas stop & car park and request that the entire area is cleaned using a digger to clear the vast amount of drug paraphernalia that has been disposed of in the locality?"

Community

Headed Items

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Housing

Questions

Qu (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Mary Connell

"To ask the manager how many voids are there currently in the Tallaght area broken down by bedroom size and time vacant?"

Qu (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Mahon
Responsibility:
Brenda Pierce

"To ask the manager to detail what steps will be taken at Brady's Field Old Bawn to allow football to continue with minimum interference to older persons residential housing?"

Qu (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Mary Connell

"To ask the CEO to detail actions being taken regarding issues raised at the most recent meeting of Fettercairn Estate Management and Group; will he appreciate the concern of the local community in respect of crime, anti-social behavior and other matters of concern and will he make a statement?" 

Qu (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Brenda Pierce

"To ask the CEO to confirm what plans are in place for the future use of the community space at the soon to be completed Age Friendly development at Maplewood Heights, Springfield Estate, Tallaght; will he state when the building works will be completed and make a statement?"

Qu (23)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Richardson
Responsibility:
Brenda Pierce

"Can the manager update on new clubhouse for Sacred Heart FC and proposed housings in killinarden?"

Qu (24)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Richardson
Responsibility:
Mary Connell

"Can the manager report on windows and door upgrade in the Tallaght area?"

Headed Items

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Brenda Pierce

Tenant in Situ Report - for noting

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Brenda Pierce
Responsibility:
Brenda Pierce

Quarterly Housing Delivery Report

H-I (20)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)