Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of October 2023 ACM
Environment
Questions
To ask the Manager for an update on the number of new/replacement litter bins provided in Lucan, North Clondalkin and Palmerstown since the start of 2023, including areas not in charge of the Council but working with developers such as Adamstown; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive write to the owner of the piece of land with green space beside (address provided) to request that they clean up materials that have been dumped there and have now become overgrown. See MembersRep No 1805981 for further reference.
That this Committee agrees that the Council replace the litter bin that was removed from Rowlagh Shops over two months ago.
This committee requests that CE provides a detailed report regarding cleansing protocol of culverts along the Griffeen park and shores along the streets of Lucan village. How often are these cleansed & cleared of debris. With the high volume of rain lately the shores in Lucan village are regularly cleared out by local businesspeople. The committee seeks to have commitment from council that the necessary additional clearing of shores in the village are carried out by the council.
As a follow up the recent (informal) meeting between elected members of South Dublin County Council and elected members of Dublin City Council, that a committee with representatives of both Councils be established as provided for in the Local Government Act 2021, Section 22, with an agreed terms of reference that includes the development and maintenance of Glenaulin Park.
Given the growing population in the Adamstown area, this committee asks that the CE installs additional recycling and bottle banks in the Adamstown parks an/or other suitable locations.
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
To call on the manager to do an exploratory piece on the sewage drainage on Cherbury Park Rd in view to repair. With on going issues, residents have been informed by external contractors that it is on public drains, not private where the problem is arising.
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive as to the current delivery plan and projected completion date for pavillions in Collinstown and Griffeen Parks.
Can the CEO please confirm the current date for the commencement of works to upgrade and improve the GAA pitch in Griffeen Valley Park located closest to the entrance at Haydens Lane. Could he please outline the extent of these works, the extent to which the available time for use of the pitch might be extended, the duration the works will take and when it is anticipated the upgraded pitch will be available for use following completion.
To ask the Chief Executive what damage was caused/reported in the this LAC, if any, by recent weather events and in particular the number and location of trees (if any) that were knocked as a result.
Can the Chief Executive provide a report on the recent damage to the playing pitches at Glenaulin Park/Gaels field and to include in the report what action can be taken to prevent such damage being repeated.
This committee would like to take this opportunity to thanks the all those involved in PR regarding the clean-up involved after the many storms of recent times. Local park rangers have been very accommodating in assisting the public and local councillors when an incident is reported.
Headed Items
Tree Planting Programme 2023/’24
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleachs Business
To call on the manager to address low lying branches of trees on public thoroughfares such as the Newcastle Road (near Lucan Harriers) to above eye level.
Can the part of Tandy's Lane off Dodsborough Road (near the Marian Shrine and between Tandy's Lane and Woodview Heights) that comes under the remit of the Parks Department be looked at from the point of view what steps can be taken to enhancing the green environment at this location from the point of view of the residential amenity, and safe route, while maintaining and protecting any wildlife in the vicinity. See photos.
That this committee notes the increased demand for a dog run in West Lucan and in so doing, asks that the manager agrees to identify a suitable location west of the Newcastle R120 Road for same, and to make a statement on the matter.
That South Dublin County Council pursue all funding possibilities to install adequate underground drainage on pitches used by Palmerstown Football Club.
To call on the manager to develop plain English, simplified Maps in our playgrounds for greater ease of use for visitors to our playgrounds
That this Area Committee ask the CEO to examine the feasibility of creating a "sports hub" in Griffeen Valley Park at the area known locally as "AGP 0" which is the area to the rear of Lucan Community College and the complex occupied by Lucan Harriers & Weston Hockey Club bounded on either side by Esker Drive, Esker Cottages and the L1011. Such undertaking would take account of the demand for year round accessible sport & leisure facilities in the greater Lucan area and examine, in consultation with those organisations who currently use the existing facility on an ongoing basis and the many local schools located within walking distance of the amenity who find it difficult to locate suitable pitches and other facilities for daytime use upgrading the current footprint to provide for greater usage by amongst other things;- -bringing the entire footprint to the same or similar level, -the installation of a 4G or such similar all-weather facility as is deemed appropriate, -provision of appropriate space for such minority sports as can be provided for, -lighting to maximise the usage of the facility, -such other contingencies which the CEO may deem appropriate but may not have been accounted for in this motion. This committee asks the CEO to include a cost/benefit analysis in the study and to outline what measures would be required to be taken in the event the full Council acceded to a request to create the sports hub and to return the study to the Lucan, Palmerstown, North Clondalkin Area Committee or such other committee as may be constituted covering those areas, for further discussion
That this committee agrees to carrying out a comprehensive clean-up, hedge pruning and removal of undergrowth that has completely engulfed the Adamstown Corner and main Adamstown signs (ie. the now unmaintained green area on the corner of Adamstown Ave / Station Road and in and around the vicinity of the large electrical pylon).
Housing
Questions
To ask the manager to detail the number of appointments facilitated by the new housing customer care counter since it opened in July, giving a breakdown of what issues were dealt with ie. Applications, transfers , hap etc by LEA.
To ask the CE to give details of the completed homes/build in Adamstown to date, how many are occupied. To include how many part v are completed in the same area.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
To ask the manager to provide a report on how many inhabitable homes are vacant in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin area.
Community
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
New Work (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
To ask the manager for an update on the green link into Vesey Park.
To ask the Chief Executive when the timing of the green light for pedestrians at the Fonthill Rd/Castle Road/L1015 junction will be increased as previously agreed, it needs another 3 seconds or so to be safe for children and older people to cross?
To ask the Chief Executive if there are plans to provide a pedestrian walkway/footpath on the eastern side of Fonthill Rd between L1015 (ramp road) and Sean Kavanagh's garage, there was a previous commitment to investigate the possibility of this?
To ask the manager when it is likely or expected by, to fill the currently vacant position of Road Safety Officer in SDCC, as this appears to be delaying the appointment of a potential further school warden for the Adamstown area.
To ask what is the average time frame for repair to public lights, once they are reported.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Taking In Charge / Declaration of Roads to be made Public Roads
Initial Notice to the Members – Taking in Charge of Tullyhall Estate (Phase thereof)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
To ask the CEO for a report about what steps it might steps are being taken or might be taken without the need for a Part 8, that would aim to make Lucan Village a safer route for cyclists, and pedestrian, including wheelchair users, while still catering for those that use their car to access the village, and if it is still planning a car free day in the village as previously agreed by the committee.
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 Chief Executive begins the process to sequester the lands not taken in charge in newer parts of Tullyhall estate, as raised previously by this elected representative, so that residents can have reasonable expectation that areas will be maintained on a regular basis; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to erect a plaque in Lucan Village to honour James Gandon, renowned architect, given the 200th anniversary of his death in Canonbrook on 24 December this year.
To call on the manager to carry out footpath repairs on Esker Road, adjacent to AGP. Some serious trip hazards which need addressing
This committee requests that CE examines the boundary section around the Somerton estate at the Newcastle road junction with a view to enclosing the area. Reports of cars driving over the grass verge boundary. Photo attached
That the Chief Executive, further to this issue being raised in the past, puts in additional measures to reinstate or replicate the protective tree and hedging barrier between residents of Weston Crescent and McCoy Motors, taken down during the installation of a new street light, given that the minimal replanting has not done anything to block the necessary security lighting at this premises, resulting in unacceptable levels of bright light going into some of the homes opposite (photos attached); and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That the laneways between Palmerstown Drive / Culmore Road and Wheatfield Road & Oakcourt Estate be surveyed and dangerous surfaces repaired as soon as possible.
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.
To ask the Chief Executive to do an audit of the public lighting in Abbeywood and Abbeydale estates, especially at the entrance and the lack of coverage of parts of the estate given the unusually high levels of darkness in the estate compared to neighbouring estates.
Planning
Questions
To ask the manager to provide information on duration of time it takes for planning enforcement to investigate queries once submitted
To ask the Chief Executive for an indicative construction commencement and opening date to the nearest quarter for the new Adamstown Library?
To ask CE to provide details on the current status of the Airlie park house in Adamstown. Include the owner of the house, given its a protected structure and recent reports of the building going into disrepair can the management confirm if council officials carried out an examination and ensuring necessary repair works have been carried out.
To ask the manager for an indicative timeline and approximate cost of the eagerly anticipated Civic Hall / Library Building within the Adamstown SDZ.
To ask the manager to clearly outline the nature of continued delays to opening Airlie Park, and to provide a detailed reply in terms of expressions of interest from clubs, offering a definitive opening date and clarifying the booking process information for local clubs eagerly anticipating the opening of these much needed new facilities.
To ask the CEO when it is anticipated that the all weather multi use facility at Airlie Park will be opened and more pertinently when it may be accessed by local clubs.
Can the CEO give a report about Beckett's in Cooldrinagh, Lucan, from the point of view of the Council's duty under the Derelict Sites Act to take all reasonable steps (including the exercise of any appropriate statutory powers) to ensure that any land situate in their functional area does not become or continue to be a derelict site, and also any responsibilities it has in respect of the conservation of this protected structure.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Motion Adamstown extension Community This committee requests that CE provide the original documents that relate to the building of Adamstown Community Center, specifically the design part that shows where it was designed to allow for an extension to be built on. To include details of what agreement was made re whose responsible for building the extension. To this extent this committee' once against agrees that a cost and plan is provided for and that this project is included in the next capital programme.
To ask the Chief Executive to make available the historical and etymological basis for housing estates in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin in a searchable way for research.
Economic Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Questions
To ask the CE to provide details of opening hours in Lucan library and to advise if later opening times can be facilitated for community events.
Headed Items
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
This committee requests a report for the year 2023 in regard to the number of motions passed without debate, the total number of motions and questions submitted for the LEA, breakdown in each area L/P/NC
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That the Chief Executive, on behalf of the Area Committee members, write to the head offices of Sports Direct, JD Sports, Lifestyle Sports and schuh to request that they stop the stocking of Puma products in their stores located in Liffey Valley Shopping Centre due to the continued sponsorship by Puma of the Israel Football Association (including teams in illegal Israeli settlements on occupied Palestinian land)
That this Committee writes to the NTA and Irish Rail highlighting the need for an additional service to be put in alongside the current commuter service stopping at Adamstown station at 7.23, 7.42, 8.22 and 8.40, as well as providing additional carriages, in advance of the Kishoge station opening scheduled for next April - especially the 7.42 service - given the overcrowding that already occurs and the additional demand that will be created then, alongside the already increasing demand from the growing Adamstown area.
That this Committee calls on the Minister for Education and her Departmental officials to urgently and proactively meet the growing needs for school places in Adamstown and the rest of Lucan, and in particular: - Fast-tracks the tender process for the new 32-classroom school already granted planning permission off Tandy's Lane in Adamstown; - Opens and staffs a temporary junior infants class for this school at a suitable location in September 2024 given the clear rising demand, including from newer estates such as Tandy's Lane, Hallwell, Gandon and Aderrig; given the need for places to accommodate junior infant children from the emergency homeless accommodation at Finnstown Castle Hotel; as well as the imminent demand for places for children who will arrive at the Ukrainian emergency modular accommodation at Backweston in April; - Plans in advance for an additional second level school for Lucan given the large cohort forced to send children to schools in Leixlip, Luttrelstown and beyond; and - Agrees to facilitate a meeting early in the New Year between members of this Committee and Departmental officials to outline future demographic pinch points and provide for an exchange of views and information.
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)