Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of September 2023 ACM
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
To ask the CE to write to HSE again, to find out why they haven't agreed to attend our area committee meeting following the numerous requests invites sent to them. There is a desperate need for Councillors to highlight the local issues are medical care in the Lucan area.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
This committee agrees to sending out a request to NTA to attend our next ACM to allow us as cllrs to seek updates on the next services/routes to be rolled out and more importantly to address the daily issues/complaints that are brought to our attention by daily bus users.
That the Chief Executive write to the NTA to express the deep frustration of this area committee with the bus services in the Lucan area, outlining that we are constantly being contacted by local residents who are unable to use the service at peak times (both in the AM towards the city centre and PM towards Lucan) because all buses are full to capacity before reaching the Griffeen/Outer Ring Road area in the AM period and full before leaving the city centre in the PM peak time, and to demand action from the NTA to resolve these issues immediately.
To ask the Chief Executive to write a letter to the management company in charge of Ballyowen Castle Shopping Centre requesting that they furnish the Committee with actions that are taking to improve the aesthetic appearance of the centre, given its importance as a district centre, specifically regarding the state of the car park, the provision of lighting, the painting of traffic signs in the environs and the cleansing of the area.
This committee requests that a meeting be convened between this Area Committee and its sister committee, or committees, in Fingal County with the purpose of jointly exploring the development of a Liffey Valley Park from the nucleus of the SAAO which we both share and that the agenda include, but not only, the early opening of the Silver Bridge to pedestrians and cyclists
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of bottle banks in North Clondalkin.
To ask the Chief Executive how many trees will be planted this year in this LAC and what percentage will be native Irish Trees?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
To again call on the manager for an update for tree stump removal scheme, in particular Lucan Village, Hillcrest and Woodview.
This committee asks that council examines the possibility of designing larger litter bins in areas of higher footfall. This request has been brought to me many times. See below extract of a recent request with accompanying photo. 'Is it possible to suggest larger capacity bins in Griffeen park particularly outside dog park and by car park. These bins are regularly overflowing with rubbish left beside them(people should take rubbish home if bin is full but they don't!). Attached photo of bin by dog park @ 11am today. Any assistance you can provide would be great to stop rubbish blowing away etc.'
"To ask the manager to arrange for an inspection of the new wetlands area in Griffeen Park, with a view to determining any necessary works and introduction of further signage, to allay safety concerns that have arisen recently from the inability of park users (particulary children) to distinguish between the bank and the wetlands pond itself."
To ask the CEO if the Council will consider planting the roundabout at the junction of Griffeen Road and Griffeen Way and to make a statement on the matter
That Palmerstown be equipped with a full playground as soon as possible.
That the Chief Executive puts up more signage around the wetlands area in Griffeen Park as, despite the existing information display pointed out during an earlier raising of this matter, some people have not spotted it and complaints continue to come in relation to potential risks to young children, especially after heavy rainfall.
To ask the manager for an update on the Old Lodge within Old Esker Cemetery.
To call on the Chief Executive to account for the overall upkeep of Hermitage Park and extension, including the overdue repairs to the playground, the removal of nettles at pedestrian access points, removal of rubble at the edge of the park and the upgrade and reinstallation of the park sides and if he will make a statement on the matter.
To call on the manager for an update on previous motion to extend the carpark at Haydens Lane Carpark of Griffeen Park.
To ask that the CE agrees to facilitating the local school to access the pitch facilities within Adamstown and to advise the local schools that have reached out to the council recently requesting same. To confirm that the faculty is provided to schools with no charges included.
Environment
Questions
To ask the manager for an update on E charging stations at Adamstown Community Centre in conjunction with Adamstown Community College.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
To call on the Chief Executive to commit to digitise all paper local burial records for Lucan and Palmerstown (where available), with a particular emphasis on older records, and make these available and searchable to the public as soon as possible, as per the example of DLR https://dlrcc.discovereverafter.com/ and to include photos of all the graves in due course.
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of solar panels on all community buildings in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin.
To ask the CE if there's any update on providing costs in relation to extension of AYCC as per my agreed motion previous meeting.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
This area committee calls on the manager and law agent to present penalties and actionable measures taken with PJ McLoughlin services for the ongoing delays and long awaited build of the Lucan Swimming Pool.
Following previous agreed motions this committee seeks support to introduce community gardens into the Adamstown area. The current fire station site is up for amendment and locals have requested that if it's requested that this land be available to the community for garden projects.
That the Chief Executive outlines the remaining major timelines in relation to the Lucan pool, namely: The completion date for the footpath works; The likely date for members to meet with Aura Leisure; The likely date for a site inspection; The likely date for completion of works on the pool; 5) The likely date for commencement of internal fittings by Aura Leisure; and 6) The likely date for opening the pool to the public.
To ask the manager to provide JAM card training for all front line community staff working in the Lucan Palmerstown Fonthill North Clondalkin Electoral Area
Housing
Questions
Given the increase in AHB in the Lucan area, this committee request the CE to provide contact details of all the AHB in the area.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That an update on the Council's proposal for age friendly housing for Sarsfield Park is provided to the committee in response to this motion or alternatively as a headed item.
Planning
Questions
This committee requests the CE to list out what's permitted/not permitted within the zoning in District centre Adamstown. It's been reported to me that there may be a 'Vape' shop looking to acquire one of the units, and this would not be welcomed by the community, given its close proximity to the local schools. Add Document(s)
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this committee congratulates the Society for Old Lucan (SOL) on its award from the Heritage Council for its work at St. Finian's Esker church site and graveyard which was presented to SOL at the Heritage Council's 'Adopt a Monument Conference' in Tullamore in September, and to commend SOL, and all who have supported SOL to protect, restore and conserve this monument, including the Council, its works including hand crafted reproduction railings around the vault, and that an update be provided as part of the report on this motion.
To ask the Chief Executive if he is satisfied that the traffic regulations and operational arrangements , that are part of the planning permission for the Palmers Gate Apartments, are in place, are being observed and what action is open to the Council in the matter of enforcement and ensuring the health and safety of the residents of the complex, .Palmerstown Village and general road users. There have been a number of serious traffic incidents reported at this junction and its an accident waiting to happen.
Transportation
Questions
To ask the manager why the yellow box on Cloverhill Road, outside of Whitethorn Estate has not yet been repainted after repeated requests through membersnet since 2022. It was due to be done June this year and was not.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the detailed design of the Grand Canal Urban Greenway, specifically with reference to the potential link to Vesey Park.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the completion of the walkway between Mount Andrew and St Edmund's estate, and to clarify if bollards will be put in place to prevent vehicular access and enable pedestrian and bicycle permeability.
Newcastle Road resurface To request the CE to examine the Newcastle road regarding surface damage. To make aware that there are appx 23 (on each side) manhole/utility covers between the junction at Newcastle road/Esker road and the entrance at Lucan Sarsfields. You'll find that the shores are dipping again and cars have to swerve to avoid driving into them, its become a danger.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Winter Service Plan
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
That this area committee calls on the manager to urgently upgrade road repairs and surfacing on Ardeevin Ave. Please see images attached.
"To ask the manager to give a commitment to undertake a detailed conditions survey of all the footpaths within the council's charge in Castlegate / Adamstown, and to bring a report back to councillors setting out the findings, estimate cost of upgrades and a plan to execute all necessary repairs identified."
That the CEO give an update on plans to alleviate or manage the bottleneck of traffic across Lucan Bridge and on Chapel Hill in the mornings and evenings and short, medium and long term plans of the Council to address the log jam and if he will make a statement on the matter.
That the Chief Executive carries out a safety audit for wheelchair users, visually impaired, buggy pushers and other vulnerable footpath users on the circular route passing Elmbrook Avenue, Esker Lodge, Esker Park, The Glebe, Esker Glebe, Esker Manor, Castle Road, Esker Meadow, Esker Woods and Elmbrook estate, all used to access Lucan and Esker ET National Schools, Gaelscoileanna Naomh Phadraig and Eiscir Riada, Colaiste Cois Life and the new swimming pool complex, with a view to scheduling much needed accessibility improvements in the near future; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That the Chief Executive examine possible solutions to parking problems at the end of Glenmaroon Road, at the entrance to Glenaulin Park, including double yellow lines on one or both sides of the road, a straight white line in the middle of the road or signage to advise people that its is illegal to block entrances and lanes.
That the manager undertakes to identify & remedy the cause of regularly overflowing gullies outside 134 Kennelsfort Road and the corner of Kennelsfort Road and Wheatfield road as both of these locations fill unusually quickly and do not drain for several dry days.
This committee requests that Management prioritise repairs to footpaths that have been brought to the attention of the Council either by elected representatives or members of the public where it can be shown that the location in question is a particular safety hazard.
This Committee request the CE to support the Lucan Festival by way of switching on the Christmas tree lights in Lucan Village. It's appreciated that a recent discussion took place on this matter, however given new members have joined the Lucan Festival committee and some we're unaware of this situation they are looking to get help on this for the year 2023 until they have time to prepare a plan around the provision of Christmas lights.
That this committee agrees that a detailed report be brought before members to list and discuss the developments that SDCC are in the process of taking in charge, or that SDCC are aware of that maybe offered for taking in charge, with particular emphasis to the present status and problem issues relating to these areas / sites.
That the Chief Executive, in progressing to the scheduled external stage 3 road safety audit on the works at Griffeen Road entering various roads at Moy Glas, Griffeen Glen, Elmwood and Esker Meadow, facilitates an on-site meeting with residents and Councillors to address genuine concerns with visibility and the safe passing of larger vehicles at these junctions, some of which are prone to illegal parking, so as to provide an optimum, safe solution that reduces speeds and protects vulnerable pedestrians and cyclists.
That the Chief Executive act to make sure that the hedging on Station Road is cut back regularly to keep pedestrians safe, the hedging keeps growing too big and forcing pedestrians out onto the road or causing injuries from branches sticking out.
That this area committee calls on the manager to examine Old Tandy's Lane where Tandy's park pedestrian exits to the road by Somerton House and St Helens House for enhanced and urgent pedestrian road safety review
That this area committee calls on the manager to revise and review traffic management plan in Somerton Park on the various entry/exit points to the estate alongside enhanced road safety and traffic calming measures.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the rollout of evening events in Libraries in Palmerstown, North Clondalkin and Lucan?
Headed Items
Library News & Events
New Works (No Business)
Application for Arts Grants
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the restarted tender process for the 12th Lock to Hazelhatch Canal route and to indicate the likely opening month after completion of works?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the takeup of the Tourism & Festival Grant in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin.
"To ask the manager to provide a report on the number of SME's that have applied for and / or been granted funding for business supports in Lucan & Palmerstown-Fonthill LEA'S in 2022 and 2023 YTD - Report to include total amounts separately for each LEA."
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
To call on the Chief Executive to set out the Council's ownership interest in laneways in Palmerstown and to bring this item forward for discussion as a headed item at the next ACM.