Agenda - September 2023 Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena Area Committee Meeting

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Date:
12/09/2023 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
LPNC Meeting Administration
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of June 2023

Economic Development

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Ralph McGarry

That South Dublin County Council will explore the opportunity to gain Dark Skies Status for the Dublin Mountains, in the Firhouse-Bohernabreena area, in conjunction with Parks and Wildlife, adjacent Councils, and the Dublin Mountain Partnership, to improve access, tourism, and environmental education, and work towards a feasibility study for designated Dark Skies status.

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts, Laura Joyce
H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Bailey
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Manager to provide a report to understand the decision to prune trees in the Temple Manor Estate during nesting season, whether this was carried out by a contractor or by SDCC crews directly and how it was decided which trees would be pruned.

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Bailey
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

To ask the Manager to give a report/evaluation on the efficacy of the raised, sand bedded pitches installed in Tymon Park and whether this project is likely to be rolled out for more clubs to avail off

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask for an update re any proposed repair works to the public toilets at the Wellington Lane entrance of Tymon Park.

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans to consider creating a one-way system for traffic in Bohernabreena Cemetery to avoid traffic congestion.

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Chief Executive if he has plans to make provision for additional funding in the upcoming budget for the maintenance and cleaning of lanes in the Rathfarnham- Templeogue and Firhouse-Bohernabreena Local Electoral Areas.

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Chief Executive to inspect the condition of a pedestrian bridge from Dodder View Road into Bushy Park, located west of the new Dodder Greenway bridge, to arrange any repairs as necessary, and if a statement is available please?

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Council for a report on the maintenance of the laneways between Woodlawn Park Drive and Avenue and to detail the schedule for grass cutting, general maintenance, litter picking and tree pruning along the area.

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To resolve that the bin which was removed from the entrance to Woodfield estate during recent works to the new crossing be reinstated.

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That South Dublin County Council will create, as part of the parks strategy, sensory gardens and areas, in addition to those in playgrounds, in the Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Firhouse Bohernabreena area, for the benefit of adults with additional sensory needs, disability, and dementia.

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That this Council carries out long overdue clearing and cleaning works to the Keadeen Walkway, Dublin 12 and confirms that this area has been included on a cleaning schedule such that it will be regularly inspected and cleared as necessary going forward.

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That this Area Committee requests remedial work on the Angel Plot at Cruagh cemetery and in particular replacement of any rotten wood in the cemetery enclosure.

Environment

Questions

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

Has any identification evidence been found in respect of the recent spate of illegal dumping in the area of Ellensborough and have any fines or prosecutions followed?

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive if there are any measures that can be implemented by South Dublin County Council to restrict the usage of disposable vapes and reduce environmental pollution as a result of reckless disposal of these vapes in Rathfarnham-Templeogue & Firhouse-Bohernabreena Local Electoral Areas.

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive the precise legal standing for dogs to be on leads in Tymon Park, who is responsible for enforcement and how SDCC manages this across our public parks?

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Council for a report on graffiti in the Ballycullen and Stocking Wood areas including the amount of graffiti that has been cleaned up in the area and the cost of that clean up.

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That this area committee asks the Chief Executive to plant new street trees on Ballyroan Road in appropriate locations as a number of trees were removed in previous years?

Housing

Questions

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Bailey
Responsibility:
Mary Connell

To ask the Manager to outline details of the SDCC Energy Retrofit scheme for both LEAs under this ACM. To outline which estates/homes are included under the scheme, what works are being completed and timelines of when works will start and expected completion dates. If the Manager could outline what percentage/number of social housing stock and age friendly housing this scheme will cover and what percentage/number of SH stock and AF housing remain outstanding and what the expected timeline when all will be completed.

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Mary Connell

To ask the Chief Executive if he plans to provide additional funding in the upcoming budget for the Windows and Doors Programme in Rathfarnham-Templeogue and Firhouse-Bohernabreena Local Electoral Areas.

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Mary Connell

To ask the Council for a report on any anti-social behaviour issues that have arisen and been reported in Daletree and Beechdale, Ballycullen over the last number of months

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Brenda Pierce
Responsibility:
Brenda Pierce

Quarterly Housing Supply Report 

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Community

Questions

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

To ask the Chief Executive if there are reports of increased problems with Nitrous Oxide usage in the Rathfarnham-Templeogue and Firhouse-Bohernabreena Local Electoral Areas.

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

That this council will explore the feasibility of Play streets in residential areas in Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Firhouse, and Bohernabreena. The Council will promote awareness of play streets and develop a promotional activity pack to support neighbourhoods who wish to learn more and participate in the play street programme, which supports children and families to play outdoors.

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

To ask that South Dublin County Council pilot the use of the dementia inclusive community sticker "Understand Together" in council run buildings in Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Firhouse, Bohernabreena area.

Transportation

Questions

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive to examine and repair an open-manhole on public road outside (address provided). Residents believe this may have been left unfinished during the Grange Road cycle scheme works. A red cone covers the open manhole at present.

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

To ask the Council about the installation of yield signs and white lines at junctions within the Woodlawn Park Grove estate, in particular at the entrance by Carrigwood, where speeding and failure of parents collecting children from Scoil Treasa to stop at this junction continues to be a problem.

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Stephen Cullen

Glendown Road Cycle Scheme 

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
John Hegarty
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

Declaration of Public Roads, Talking in Charge of a Housing Estate under Section 180 of the Planning & Development Act 2000

Address: Wilkins Court, Dublin 12

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That the paths serving (address provided by email) are resurfaced, this section of the estate having apparently being missed when the estate was last done.

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Council increases the audio levels of the pedestrian crossings in the Rathfarnham area, in particular at the junction of Main Street, Rathfarnham Village with Butterfield Avenue and at the junction of Rathfarnham Road and Willbrook Road, as they are very difficult to hear above the noise of traffic which is extremely hazardous and stressful for the blind or visually impaired.

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

That this committee calls on the manager to reconsider the discontinuation of children at play signs from residential estates.

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

That South Dublin County Council will develop a pilot route-planner app, based on user experience and consultation, to facilitate active route planning for those with reduced mobility, or using disability aids in the Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Firhouse, Bohernabreena Area.

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

That this area committee requests the Chief Executive to examine the operation of all pay & display parking machines in Rathfarnham Village, the number in operation, how some can become out of order and repairs needed, and if the machine opposite AIB on Main Street is functional?

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That this Council reviews the funding allocated for the Rosemount District Enhancement Scheme and increases it as necessary, to ensure that sufficient funding is in place to properly finance the works bearing in mind inflation and the increase in building costs since this project was initially costed.

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That the central road markings on Piperstown Rd (particularly at the hidden junction at Friarstown Lane) be reinstated following a recent resurfacing

Planning

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)