Agenda - Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas Area Committee Meeting 20th September 2023

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Date:
20/09/2023 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
C AC Meeting Administrator
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

Confirm and re-affirmation of minutes of meeting

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 E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Laura Leonard

This area committee notes with disappointment that despite motions being passed that the bins along the Greenway of the Grand Canal in Clondalkin would be emptied more often than once a week, this has not yet been implemented. This committee agrees that the matter should be addressed post haste.

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Laura Leonard

that this committee agrees that SDCC should agree to a request from Clondalkin Tus Nua for the provision of additional land adjacent to the current facility at Nangor Rd to facilitate the expansion and consolidation of their current services on a single site.

Libraries & Arts

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Orla Scannell

To ask the Chief executive for a Detailed report that gives on an update on 2 public art projects at Woodford and Ninth Lock / New Nangor Rd.?

Headed Items

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

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Liz Corry
H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence

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

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Committee requests SDCC libraries meet with Rathcoole artist Leo Clancy with the aim to display his art and in particular his art to highlight the Ukranian War

Corporate Support

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the manager to ascertain who is responsible for the verge adjacent to hoarding along Nangor rd from Ninth Lock Rd up to Mill Park, and for those responsible to maintain this for access to pedestrians here as the growth of shrubs are a danger to both pedestrians and passing traffic.

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)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

That this Area Committee condemns the aggressive design of the railings which have been erected on the boundary of the newly constructed Clondalkin Lodge Nursing Home on Convent Road in Clondalkin and agrees to write to the owner asking for a more welcoming design. 

AGREED WITHOUT DEBATE

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 (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report that provides an update on how SDCC will prevent further deterioration of Protected Structure Mount St. Joseph cemetery. Headstones due to be repaired in 2023.When will new signage be selected and erected.? And will Clondalkin Tidy Towns be consulted on same?

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 (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee request that the manager prunes the trees at cappaghmore on the green around the houses.

AGREED WITHOUT DEBATE

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That the manager install lights at the back of boomers pub - dirty needles have been found, men urinating, drinking in broad day light, amongst other asb issues at woodford green at the back of Boomers Pub

AGREED WITHOUT DEBATE

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

This committee agrees to improve the Rose Garden at Rathcoole Park which has been neglected.

AGREED WITHOUT DEBATE

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

This committee agrees to outline to residents its role with respect to windfall crab apple and crab pears that cover footpaths and roads in the autumn and can thus cause a nuisance.

Environment

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)

Housing

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

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

Housing Delivery Report

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Community

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

To ask the manager what community facilities are to be provided to facilitate community based activities within the area of Corkagh Grange and the wider Kilcarberry Grange area and to outline a time frame for the construction of any premises to be provided?

Headed Items

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

Deputations for Noting (No Business)

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

This committee agrees to install sports equipment 'Box Up' lending facilities in both Corkagh Park and Rathcoole Park such as are being installed in DLR. More information here : https://www.fm104.ie/news/fm104-news/sporting-equipment-will-be-available-free-of-charge-in-dublin-parks/

Transportation

Questions

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief executive For an update on the traffic survey and plan for Saggart, Newcastle and Rathcoole that was included in the County Development plan?

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the manager for a report on discussions and deliberations with TII regarding the possible changes to the lane changes and approaches at the junction of N7/Boot Rd/Newlands Cross and to indicate if and when councillors have engage in the process here.

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the manager if it is legal to park an RV on a public road?

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

To ask the Chief Executive if the Active Travel School Programme for Clondalkin will continue with Scoil Talbot which was the second choice agreed by members after Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcáin?

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive what the impediment to banning trucks from Newcastle Village is?

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Eoin Burke, John Hegarty
Responsibility:
Eoin Burke, John Hegarty

"Kishogue Station – S 38 works at Kishogue Station and resulting proposed new Special Speed Limit on R136”

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)

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

New Works (No Business)

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Liam McNeela
Responsibility:
Liam McNeela

Bawnogue Shopping Centre Carpark – Proposed TIC

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this committee requests that a costing report is brought to this committee for a Footpath to Millbrook Nursing Home in Saggart that was included in County Development plan and request this is included in the upcoming budget by the Chief Executive

AGREED WITHOUT DEBATE

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this committee requests that funding is included in the upcoming SDCC budget for a pedestrian crossing at peamount road ( a pedestrian crossing on the Peamount Road as you enter Newcastle. Somewhere between the Glebe and the T junction at Annie Mays.) the Senior Executive Engineer has indicated a signal controlled crossing will be installed in this area once funding and resources allow.

AGREED WITHOUT DEBATE

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Egan
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

That this committee ask the Chief Executive to investigate the walkway at the back of Grangeview Clondalkin which is used by locals to gain access to footpath, to bus stop, canal walk, main road and to access Grangecastle Business Park. It's not a proper walkway and has become a littering black spot for household rubbish. Could a pathway be established here? Cllr Ken Egan

AGREED WITHOUT DEBATE

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Area Committee request a pedestrian crossing on the Peamount Road as you enter Newcastle. Somewhere between the Glebe and the T junction at Annie Mays.

AGREED WITHOUT DEBATE

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Area Committee agrees that following a request from St Patricks Residents Association, SDCC should install more appropriate measures to counteract the use of scrambler motorbikes at the juncture of St Patricks and Oakwood Est.

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Area Committee calls on the council  for a progress report from the Manager on the completion of Peyton Estate in Rathcoole and clarification on whether or not it is due to be taken in charge by SDCC.

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Area Committee calls on the council to create and implement a Traffic Management Plan to deal with the increased level of traffic on Stoney Hill Road, Rathcoole Hill Road Coolmine, Kilteel Road, Redcap and the surrounding area.

Planning

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire, Gormla O'Corrain

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on Planning Enforcement Case *details provided*?

Headed Items

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Gormla O'Corrain

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Local area committee acknowledges the public anger at planning decisions made by SDCC and An Bord Pleanála in relation to our historic cultural and heritage Village , examples being of Clondalkin Convent Nursing home , the wall at Floraville Cottage , the removal of a major part of the wall on the boot road etc and while noting that councillors have no role in these decisions , we ask the SDCC planners to liase with Councillors who where democratically elected to represent there constituent's We ask for a comment report to be brought to this committee for Discussion

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Gormla O'Corrain

this area committee agrees that SDCC should insist that the old stone wall that indicates the boundary line of the old Naas Rd (now Green Isle Road) should be reinstated and repaired as part of any development on the site here.

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Egan
Responsibility:
Eoin Burke

That this Area Committee agrees to the potential inclusion of a 10 Pin Bowing Ally in the large Clonburris development.

AGREED WITHOUT DEBATE