Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Meeting of Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee held on the 23rd of January, 2007.

 

• minutes 23/01/07

To ask the Manager to report on the number of evictions that have been carried out for reasons of anti-social behaviour over the past year in Lucan, Palmerstown and Clondalkin?

• Item ID 9918

To ask the Manger when the traveller accommodation houses in Hayden’s Lane are due to be occupied?

• Question 2

To ask the Manager to report on what improvements have taken place in the Balgaddy Development, including Buirg An Rí, since I first highlighted the issues of concern to the local Balgaddy Community?

• Question No. 3

To ask the Manager to report on what number of Affordable Houses will become available in 2007 - 2010, on a year-by-year basis, for applicants from Lucan, Clondalkin, Newcastle and Palmerstown?

• Affordable Housing

To ask the Manager given the spate of recent gun crime in Council estates since the begining of this year, what measures will the Manager take long term to protect the health and safety of all our tenants?

• 9800

To ask the Manager for an immediate clean up of the lane way adjacent to 17 St Ronan's Green?

• Item 9748

To ask the Manager about homeless applications from the Clondalkin and Lucan Ward.  Will the Manager outline the action plan that has been adopted by the four local authorities to tackle the issue throughout the greater Dublin area.  How will it impact on applicants from the Clondalkin/Lucan area and when will this plan be put into place?

• Homeless Action Plan 2007-2010

To ask the Manager for accurate information regarding the transfer of Housing Maintenance to Head Office, Tallaght and the actual services and staff remaining at the Clondalkin Civic Offices?

• Clondalkin Maintenance

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the Housing Department's "Empty Nesters" scheme  and if any residents of the Lucan and Clondalkin Electoral Areas have availed of the scheme?

• 9956

 New Works

Report on Public Notification procedure under Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001- 2003 for the proposed construction of an integrated housing scheme comprising of 10 no. Traveller-specific Group houses , Social/Affordable Units , a Community Centre and all necessary associated ancillary works on a site at Newcastle Lyons, Newcastle, County Dublin .

 

• PART 8 REPORT
• PREVIOUS PRES TO ACM

 

Correspondence

 

Report on Social & Affordable Housing

 

• Affordable Housing

Report on Housing Construction Programme

 

• Headed Item 4

Report on Implementation of Traveller Accommodation Programme

 

• H-I-5

Cathaoirleach's Business                                        Cllr. R. Dowds

That the Manager reports on the roofing problem in Mayfield Park, Clondalkin and on when the whole problem will be sorted?

 

• Motion No. 1

That the wooden windows needing repair at 13 Lindisfarne Lawns be carried out, it is now more than six months since it was reported. Also that an explanation be given as to why this Council refused to replace the front wall knocked down by vandals at this house in North Clondalkin as reported by this Councillor.

• Item 9747

That the Manager explains whythe upstairs windows of a house in Lucan were not replaced  under the refurbishment programme although the downstairs windows were replaced under this scheme.(Name and Address Supplied)

• Window Repairs

That this Committee thanks the Housing Department for providing a very informative site visit to the recently completed section of the Balgaddy Development, compliments the County Architect and the Department for the imaginative overall design, particularly of the enclosed cobblestone surfaced open area.  Can the Manager consider the installation of a small amount of playground equipment on the open space, following consultation with the new residents?

• Motion No. 4

To ask the Manager to have the trees/bushes along the side wall of 8 St. Ronan's Green, Clondalkin pruned and to remove the tree which is blocking the view at the road entrance to St. Ronan's Estate from the Neilstown Road?

• Question 10

To ask the Manager if he would replace the damaged/broken trees in the grass margin in front of the Castle Crescent Shops on Monastery Road?

• Question No. 11

To ask that the Manager cuts and rolls the playing pitches adjacent to Knockmitten Community Centre so that they are safe for public use?

• Question No. 12

To ask the Manager whether a possibility exists to strike a balance between the rights of dog-owners and other park users and if the introduction of a recognised period of time in parks on a pilot basis whereby dogs could be let off the leash under the strict supervision of their owners, coinciding with the introduction of a strict policy monitoring dog owners and dogs outside this time and if he could make a statement on the matter?

• Question No. 13

To ask the Manager to include a surrounding kerb during the upgrading works scheduled for the open space at St. Finian’s Estate, Lucan. (Cars are driving up on to the Green in order to avoid ramps in place for traffic calming)

• St Finian's Estate

To ask the Manager to plant a number of trees on the green opposite number 26 Rossberry Avenues this green space is being used as a shortcut by motorists from Oldbridge Estate?

• Trees Rossbury Avenue

To ask the Manager to agree to coordinate with the officials and staff in the Park's and Road's Departments that I have been in discussions with during the last number of years, the necessary works to repair the verge on the footpath, on the right-hand-side of the road from the Lay-By Car Park up to the Lucan Heights/Esker Lawns junction, and that the Manager would set out what works will be carried out and in what time-scale?

• Grass Verge Lucan Heights

To ask the Manager to report on the schedule of grass cutting in our Parks and Open Spaces in the Lucan, Clondalkin, Newcastle and Palmerstown areas, including details of how often local Communities can expect grass to be cut?

• Grass Cutting

To ask the Manager to continue the architectural design of the half wall and railings around the open space green in front of Greenfort which surrounds the entrance into the Liffey Valley Centre.  This full boundry wall design with railings will serve to give a finish design to the green.  It will hinder the access of stolen cars been driven up onto the green by make shift ramps and then subsequently been burnt out.

• Open Space Greenfort

To ask the Manager to monitor and clean the green area and hedge adjacent to the bus stop at 33 Neilstown Avenue and to cut the grass in front of St Ronan's Drive when weather permits on a regular basis?

• Grass St Ronan's Drive/Neilstown Area

To ask the Manager if the planted area of the piece of land between House Nos. 32 and 34 Glenaulin Road, Palmerstown is regarded by the Council as part of the Open/Green Space of the overall estate, and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Question No 20

To ask the Manager when it is expected to begin works to improve the entrances to Quarryvale Park? 

• Entrances Quarryvale Park

To ask the Manager for an updated report on enhancement works at Waterstown Park, Palmerstown and he can advise if there are any factors delaying the completion of the proposed works? 

• Waterstown Park

 

New Works

 

 

Correspondence

 

Cathaoirleach's Business                                       Cllr. R. Dowds

That the Manager agrees to plant reasonably mature trees in Mill Court Estate, New Nangor Road, Clondalkin in the near future.

• Motion No. 5

That the Manager would agree to examine the feasibility of providing a toilet facility to assist Lucan Sarsfields GAA at Willsbrook Park, Lucan.  Owing to the outstanding development and successes to date of Lucan Sarsfield GAA Camogie Teams who are based in Willsbrook Park, it is estimated that there is currently in excess of one thousand girls competing and training, parents, visiting teams and supporters attending Willsbrook Park each week where there is currently no toilet facility.

• Motion No. 6

That the Manager takes action to eliminate joyriding in St. Cuthbert's Park.

That the Lucan-Clondalkin Area Committee recommends that the Manager take a flexible approach to implementing the 5 Year Playground Construction Programme in the Lucan Electoral Area, that he takes into account that there is no playground in Palmerstown or in the part of Lucan east of the Outer Ring Road, and consider the option of providing neighbourhood playgrounds at Hermitage Park, Ballyowen Park and Waterstown Park, with a possibility reduction in size and construction costs of the proposed Griffeen Valley Park playground near the 12th Lock.    

• Motion No. 8

That a report be given to this Committee regarding requests for the removal of trees where the trees are causing cracked walls and other problems.

• Motion No. 9

That the Manager gives an update on the works to be carried out at Lucan Weir and if he could provide a timeframe for their completion?

To ask the Manager to provide details of annual rentals charged to tenants of Ballyowen Castle Community Centre?

• Question 23

To ask the Manger to report on what increased interest has been shown by the local Community, including local Residents Associations, Community and Voluntary Groups etc. in the use of the Ballyowen Castle Community Centre since its opening?

• Question No 24

To ask the Manager to report on what new and innovative ways the Community Department plan to introduce to serve the Communities in Lucan, Clondalkin, Newcastle and Palmerstown, to supplement the existing and appreciated ways local Communities have been assisted to date?

• qu 25

To ask the Community Department for an update on the decision to assist young boxers in Neilstown (acknowledging the work of Bernard Dunne)?

• Question No. 26

To ask the Manager if the Community Department has given consideration to the facilities and services which might be available in the proposed Community Centre in the Griffeen Centre under construction at Griffeen Avenue, Lucan adjacent to Griffeen Educate Together Primary school and if he will make an updated report on the matter?

• qu 27

To ask the Manager if there has been any recent progress in the Council's efforts to secure a suitable premises for a Community Centre in Palmerstown? 

• qu 28

 New Works

 

 

Correspondence

 

 

Application for Grants (if any)

 

• Community Grants Lucan Clondalkin

 

Library News Events

 

• H - I 9

Cathaoirleach's Business                                        Cllr. R. Dowds

That the Manager presents a report on the Clondalkin Library and on any plans the County Council may have for using part of the adjoining Lexington site for further Library Development.

 

• Motion No 11

That the Manager would bring forward for discussion a details report and draft design for the new facility in Griffeen Valley Regional Park Lucan, incorporating a Swimming Pool.  Would the Manager also signal the extent of the consultation process envisaged prior to this development taking place, to ensure that the development of this facility includes all that will be of benefit to the local community in Lucan.

That the Manager bring forward proposals for a theatre in Clondalkin Village.

• mot 13

That this Committee notes the informative article "A Gaff with a Bit of Class" about youth centres and cafes in The Irish Times of 7th February 2007, and requests the Manager to arrange a visit to The Gaff, Galway for Community Department officials and interested Councillors.  Perhaps an invitation could also be sent to the teachers and students of St Joseph's College, Lucan who participated in last year's Youth Café Transition Year Project to accompany Council representatives on the visit. 

• Motion No 14

That the Manager present a report on Knockmitten Community Centre addressing the following matters :-

a)  The need to remove the steel container outside.

b)  Surveillance at the Centre and how it operates.

c)  Monitoring of Anti-Social Behaviour.

• mot 15

That the County Council investigates possible locations for a practice area for musicians in Clondalkin and reports back on the possibilities.

• Motion No. 16

That the Manager would report in detail on progress made with the Lucan Youth Café Project following consultation between the Council and various local authorities, including St. Joseph's College, St. Mary's Parish, Lucan Youth Centre and Young Entrepreneurs in response to my representations, including Motions to this Committee Meeting in 2006.

• Motion No. 17

To ask the Manager to outline how many litter bins have been installed in the in Lucan, Palmerstown, Clondalkin, Newcastle, Saggart areas in the last twelve months and if there are any plans to roll out more in the future?

• Q 29

To ask the Manager what powers exist under local bye-laws or powers granted by the Department of Environment to tackle graffiti and if there is any leeway for fines to be increased for such offences in a review of existing measures?

• Q 30

To ask the Manager whether the Environmental Service’s Department could arrange a public and schools campaign encouraging litter prevention within the Lucan / Clondalkin area?

• Q 31

To ask the Manager what has become of the Green Sweeping Machine promised to commence operating on 11th December 2006 in Lucan?

• Q 32

To ask the Manager to report on the current Bring Bank facilities in Lucan, Clondalkin, Palmerstown and Newcastle areas. What improvements have taken place in recent times, particularly in relation to the plastic collection facilities, and what further improved measures are planned for the future?

• Q 33

To ask the Manager to report in detail on how he proposes to expand on the graffiti cleaning services provided by the Environmental Department given the increased graffiti problems in our Community. What liaising is currently taking place between the Council and the Gardaí and specifically what additional measures and resources are required, and from which source in the Manager's view, to resolve the dreadful graffiti problems in our Community?

• Q 34

To ask the Manager for an immediate clean up of the laneways in North Clondalkin!  Sinn Féin have recently digitally pictured such black spots and will continue to monitor the Council's attitudes and commitment to cleaning up these black spots.  To be included in this request is the green space in Greenfort opposite Greenfort Gardens, the dumping of rubbish and in some cases the burning of domestic rubbish in these areas are unfortunately a common occurrence.  Will the Manager commit to monitor these areas by the litter warden in an effort to identify the culprits and enforce the Council's byelaw's and fines?

• Q 35

To ask the Manager for a report on the estimated costs to the Council, on an annual basis, incurred in removal of graffiti in Lucan, and if he will consider the possibility of having graffiti offenders identified by An Garda Siochana pay to the Council the costs of the work undertaken to remove their graffiti? 

• Q 36

To ask the Manager if he will make a report on the provision of bin tags to householders granted a waiver of bin collection charges in the Lucan/Clondalkin areas in 2007?

• Q 37

 

New Works

 

 

Correspondence

 

Cathaoirleach's Business

  (No business received)

That this Committee is concerned with the persistent problem of littering, illegal dumping and graffiti along Ballyowen Lane, Lucan, and requests the Manager to provide a report on measures being taken by the Council to combat such anti-social behaviour, including actions to re-design and refurbish the area around the bollards at the junction of Ballyowen Lane and the Ballyowen Shopping Centre. 

• mot 19

That this Committee seeks to have weekend and bank holiday litter removal provided in Quarryvale area as a matter of urgency.             

• M 20

That the Manager would agree to coordinate with all relevant departments and all relevant authorities, the regular cleaning of Newcastle Village. In recent times, many Local Residents in Newcastle have to endure most untidy road and footpath surfaces which are in urgent need of immediate and regular cleaning.

• M 21

That a report be brought to this Committee on the rollout of brown bins for the Clondalkin area.

• M 22