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

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Date:
10/10/2023 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Mary Maguire
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of September ACM

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Manager if there are any current or future plans to clean the granite stones behind the Anne Devlin Statue at the end of Rathfarnham Village.

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

Can the Manager provide an report on the schedule of street cleaning for Rathfarnham Village and the outcome of the investigation into commercial bins being left out on the street?

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask for a new litter bin location be added to Whitechurch Green due to ongoing problems with glass and other litter.

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That the Council undertake urgent pruning of the trees and hedges on Willowbank Drive near the junction of the R817 which is causing visual obstruction for drivers resulting in health and safety issues particularly during school drop of and collection times.

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to inspect and cut back large overgrown trees on open green space within the Aranleigh estate that back onto homes between 104 and 164A Loreto Avenue? The large overgrown trees are within SDCC but are growing over the back gardens of the above properties.

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That this Area Committee request the Public Realm to liaise with the Tallaght CFR (First Repsonders) about the feasibility of an AED (not requiring a power source) at the Weir in Dodder Valley Park.

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge, Councillor L. Hagin Meade, Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To report on maintenance of those cycle lanes which include bollards within the LEA in terms of removing tree matter during autumn.

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That this Council carries out an urgent tree safety audit at Rathfarnham Wood and carries out any necessary works arising as a result. There are concerns that many of the trees have shallow roots and may not be safe in storms and high winds. See attached photos of a tree which came down recently.

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

That in view of the level of opposition expressed by the local community, this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to reconsider the decision to bring forward the proposed 3G Astro pitch in Knocklyon Park. Joint Motion with Cllr Alan Edge

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That this Council inspects the ornamental pond / fountain area in Rathfarnham Castle Park which looks run down, and carries out appropriate works to bring it back to its previous condition.

Environment

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Juliene Helbert, Gary Tyrrell

Draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Dave OBrien

Due to the ongoing unhealthy noise levels at M50 adjacent homes in Castlefields Knocklyon, to ask the Manager to provide details of the plans (with expected completion dates) for improving the sound barriers at Castlefields, in conjunction with TFI (as described in ACM December 2020), with reference to SDCC as a Noise Mapping Body under the European Noise Direction.

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Rosaleen Dwyer, Juliene Helbert

That the Council examines and takes water samples from the pond at Rathfarnham Castle Park, as there are concerns that there may be a blockage which could adversely affect the water quality in the pond with a resulting knock-on effect on the wildlife in and around the pond.

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

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

Correspondence (No Business)

Community

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Housing

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Fiona Hendley

Housing Allocation Quarterly Report 2023

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Mary Connell

Quarterly Report on Anti Social Behaviour

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Planning

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Transportation

Questions

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

To ask the Manager about the possibility of getting and the necessary criteria required to get a Place Name sign erected at the Noel Lemass Monument in the Dublin Mountains by South Dublin County Council.

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

To ask the Manager about getting Road Markings and Road Signs erected to indicate the presence of school children at Beechfield Close at the back entrance of St Damian's School to improve safety conditions for children going to and leaving school.

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Manager when repair work on damaged road will take place on Willbrook Drive (address provided).

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

To ask the Chief Executive to ensure a public street light outside 45 The Avenue, Boden Park Rathfarnham is repaired, if this requires the assistance of ESB Networks and if a timeline is available?

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To please ask the Chief Executive to examine the public footpath outside (address provided) and to ensure repairs take place as soon as possible?

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

Winter Maintenance Plan

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

New Works (No Business)

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

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That this Council carries out immediate repair / remedial work on the footpath between Orchardton and Willowbank Drive following two serious falls by residents. 

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That the hedges on the R114 from the reservoir gates to the stone cross be trimmed as a matter of urgency given the high volume of HGVs and cyclists using this road which is narrowed owing to the overgrowth.

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That the white line is repainted and stop sign replaced at the junction of Carrigwood / Woodlawn Park Grove and Ballycullen Drive.

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

That the Council completes the necessary and outstanding repairs to the footpath at Dangan Avenue, off Kimmage Road West, which were commenced last year but left unfinished.

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. McCrave
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That this area committee calls on the Council to make the walkway on Springfield Road between the bollards narrower and to plant small trees and shrubs at either side of a pathway, in the interest of health and safety.

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That Management provide an update on crossing(s) on Oldcourt Road to serve Firhouse ETSS and any plans for improvements of the existing infrastructure for pedestrians / cyclists.

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. McCrave
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That the Area Committee calls on the Council following the recent development within Templeogue Village to put a small slow down sign on the Cycle Lane through Templeogue Village, in the interest of children and all pedestrians safety.

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

New Works (No Business)

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Thomas Rooney

To ask the Chief Executive if there are any current plans or future plans for the building of or development of an existing site for a Heritage or Interpretive Centre in the Rathfarnham Village Area to reflect the wealth of historical aspects of the Rathfarnham area, to include people of historical and political interest, artists and buildings of architectural interest.

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Thomas Rooney

To ask the Chief Executive as part of Rathfarnham Stables Part 8 application, if the buildings located on the South & Central Courtyards could be best utilised as a new hospitality/retail space, the Chief Executive's current plans for these buildings and if the new Rathfarnham Stables Part 8 will impact on the Sean Keating garden and lake, and if a full detailed statement is available?

Headed Items

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Ralph McGarry, Thomas Rooney

That this Council furnishes more information in relation to the proposed development of Rathfarnham Castle Stables and outbuildings, and, specifically, why the north courtyards are being developed rather than, instead, continuing the recent development works on the south courtyard, using the north courtyards for car parking and preserving the relatively recently created and much valued Sean Keating garden.