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

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Date:
14/11/2023 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber

Headed Items

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

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of October ACM

Environment

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Manager if SDCC currently operate a Bulky Household Item Waste Collection in the Rathfarnham/Templeogue/ Firhouse/Bohernabreena area, and if not, are there plans to do so in the future so residents in the area who do not have their own transport can get these items removed from their premises and this service will also contribute to the circular economy.

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Manager what is the safest way of disposing of Nitrous Oxide Cannisters, and if SDCC would consider providing specific bins for these dumped nitrous oxide containers at key locations in the Rathfarnham/Templeogue/Firhouse/Bohernabreena area, so that they can be disposed of in the safest way, as residents and business people are faced with the problem of disposing of them when they are dumped on their properties, and also if SDCC would consider a public awareness campaign to alert residents of South County Dublin to the safest way of dealing with this ever increasing problem for the area.

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Dave OBrien

With reference to the noise from traffic along the M50 at Castlefields , Knocklyon, to ask the manager for an update/response from the TII with a timeline and actionable items to remedy the noise levels in Castlefields.

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report to this area committee on illegal signage from businesses and groups across the Firhouse-Bohernabreena LEA and to detail what enforcement measures (if any) have taken place over the past year.

Water & Drainage

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Derek Sargent

To ask South Dublin County Council to provide sandbags and flood prevention mechanisms to Edmondstown National School, Ballyboden. The Owendoher River running through Rockbrook came over the bridge during the recent bad weather in the area and the school have no preventative measures in place and are at a high risk of flooding. Videos attached for reference.

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Lawlor
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

The entrance to Scoil Treasa in Firhouse at the back gate off the lane has become dangerous, slippy and mucky. Children have fallen and slipped , particularly on frosty mornings and this needs to be made safe ahead of Winter. The new footpath and lighting along the fence at school is a great addition thank you to the staff. Can this small patch be rectified to make this safe for children.

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

Could the manager please comment on the request from Hermitage Residents Association, Rathfarnham for tree pruning, planting and maintenance and advise what plans are in place for same. Request and information supplied in the attached documents.

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Chief Executive to inspect and clear back an overgrown green area in the corner of open green space opposite (Address Provided), Templeogue?

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

To ask the Chief Executive to include an open green space adjacent to (Address provided by email) as part of the public grass cutting programme? The area is at the junction with Taylor's Lane, covered by a low wall.

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

Can the Council please provide some details on the following estates in the Firhouse Bohernabreena LEA in relation to the tree maintenance programme and what the time scales are for each of the estates to be attended to? Brookwood Estate, Scholarstown Road Prospect Manor, Stocking Lane Glencarrig, Firhouse Monalea, Firhouse

Correspondence

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

Correspondence(No Business)

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Leo Magee
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

Tree Planting Programme 2023/’24.

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Council to account for the overall upkeep of Ballycragh Park including the ongoing littering and anti-social behaviour issues, maintenance and upgrading of the pedestrian entrances and kissing-gates and the damage to bins in the park.

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, Derek Sargent

That this Council restores water flow to the area under the bridge in Rathfarnham Castle Park, if it has not already done so, and undertakes a thorough clean out of the leaves and debris from the bridge all the way down to where the water flows out of the park at Rathfarnham Village.

Housing

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

Community

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

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

Deputations for Noting

Orwell Park Residents Association

Temple Manor Wilkins Residents Association

Transportation

Questions

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Manager if there are any current or future plans to get both the yellow box and white road line markings at the Spawell Roundabout repainted.

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor L.Guéret
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

To ask the Manager if there are plans to provide for Rent a Regular Bike Scheme in Rathfarnham/Templeogue/Firhouse/Bohernabreena Local Electoral Area.

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Lawlor
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Council to inspect the bus cushions at St Patrick's School Ballyroan Crescent Rathfarnham as they are lifting and broken and a trip and safety hazard for children crossing the road.

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive to inspect and repair broken tactile paving at the pedestrian crossing on Ballyboden Crescent Rathfarnham, and if works could be prioritised as the crossing is heavily used by children and parents going to local schools?

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

Initial Notice to the Members-Taking in Charge of Dodderbrook Estate Phase -1

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

That this Council provides a comprehensive update in relation to commencement of the trial of the Whitehall Road Cycle Scheme.

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask that the 'hard shoulder' on Bohernabreena Hill be cleared of weeds and debris to make more room for safe cycling.

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

That this Council repairs the following street lights in the Hermitage Estate in Rathfarnham Dublin 16 as soon as possible as they have been out of action for several months now: Pole #6 on Hermitage View Pole #1 on Hermitage Park Pole #1 on Hermitage Court Pole # 4 on Hermitage Grove Pole #1 on Hermitage Lawn

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

To ask that the gullies in rural parts of the Firhouse-Bohernabreena are mechanically cleared, particularly at Oldcourt Rd beside Firhouse ETSS, at Friarstown, at Glenasmole NS and at Ballymorefinn / Allagour.

Planning

Questions

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Mary R Maguire

Could the manager please provide a detailed report on observations that possible unauthorised works took place in an area between Glenbrook Park and Owendore Avenue, Rathfarnham as per the attached document.

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Economic Development

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins, Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Laura Leonard

That this Council defers the Part 8 in relation to the proposed redevelopment of Rathfarnham Castle stables and outbuildings until such time as there has been a pre-statutory public consultation to allow residents have an input into what is planned for the area rather than being presented with a near finalised plan.

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Ralph McGarry

That this area committee requests the Chief Executive to examine and repair the boundary between the Sean Keating garden and the adjacent northern courtyard of Rathfarnham Castle Park in 2024, that the temporary metal fencing is reviewed, and to ensure the grounds are presented in best possible condition for local residents and visitors, and if a statement is available?

Libraries & Arts

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants - No Business

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Corporate Support

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Performance & Change Management

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Headed Items

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)