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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 26th February, 2024
Corporate Support
Questions
Was there a response from the NDLS regarding the letter that was issued regarding their cashless policy ?
"To ask the CEO if he can give any hope to the community in Brookmount, Tallaght, that progress will, at last, be made in respect of their clear need to change the name of their estate as previously raised; will he give assurances and make a statement?"
"Can the council report on what the plans are to encourage residents in Tallaght to register to vote in the local elections in June?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
This area committee writes to the Minister of Transport and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to express our concerns at the Section 38 process and the lack of input councillors have on works being carried out within the Tallaght area given the current high volume of section 38 projects happening simultaneously.
"That this Area Committee supports the retention of a directly run and staffed An Post Office at The Square Tallaght and seeks assurances from An Post that all existing services will remain in place?"
"That this Tallaght Area Committee applauds the work of the Franchise Section, and their colleagues in Corporate Services, in respect of the recent Referendums where their endeavours were greatly appreciated?"
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Questions
"To ask the manager to update on required sewage works at the weir in Dodder Valley and whether Irish Water/ Uisce Eireann have given a commitment to when the works will be undertaken?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"Could the Manager make a report regarding the traffic chaos that occurred on Saturday afternoon, 09/11/2024, on the Castletymon Road, due to the amount of cars and buses, trying to access the Arena Road, by turning right off the Castletymon Road. The Athletics Ireland All Ireland Schools Cross Country 2024 event was taking place in Tymon Park and there was no visible presence of Traffic Garda or any sign that a proper Traffic Management Plan had been put in place. Could the Manager also indicate to this Committee if any contact was made by either the Council or the Organisers with the Basketball Area or Tallaght Community school regarding additional parking facilities?"
"What is the tree maintenance time table for the Aylesbury area?"
"Would SDCC consider a Gruffalo trail in Watergate park in line with attracting tourism?"
"To ask the Manager to commit to a date to discuss the development of the Kingswood Heights Sports Facility Hub on Sylvan Drive, Kingswood Heights and to confirm whether it will include Councillors?"
"To ask the CEO to report on his further plans for works and development at Butler/McGee Park; will he outline contacts he has had with local stakeholders and confirm plans to meet them and may we have a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to outline his ongoing actions to keep Sean Walsh Park safe for all park users and in reporting will he also detail any plans for improved facilities at Sean Walsh Park?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"Can a inspection be undertaken of the 30 Acres and solutions be introduced to improve the safety and asthetics of this park, this is an area with a lot of potential but it has become very run down at the Castlepark end of the park I would suggest Lighting to be installed in the park as many use it and it's very dark in the evenings Rubbish removal the hedge area at the castle park entrance is full of rubbish Drainage - the area near the hedging and along side the football pitch is constantly waterlogged There is rodent infestation , I have reported a rat hole in the pitch Bonfire damage at the pitch area there is 2 areas damaged Broken glass in the field where the pitch is at the Castlepark end Removal of trolleys Removal of rubbish from poodle?"
"To ask the manager if there are plans to invest more resources/time/staff into the upkeep of Sean Walsh park; I've been told that parts of the park are very untidy and safety concerns have been raised?"
Environment
Questions
"Can the Manager inform this Area Committee how many EV recharging points there are in the Tallaght area and if there any any plans in place to increase the number of available points?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"Could the Manager please inform this Area Committee if the tenancies of the three vacant Older Persons homes in Tymon North Court have reverted to the Housing Department and if so, will those vacancies be available on CBL?"
"To ask the manager how many households/ tenants they are aware of in the Tallaght area that have current Notices to Quit, either in the private sector or RAS type schemes, from their landlord and how many are overholding?"
"To ask the manager to update on the housing scheme at Killinarden and whether she can make a statement on media reports surrounding O' Cualann Housing and possible interventions by the Land Development Agency?"
"To ask the CEO to confirm the schedule being followed in respect of the complete restoration of the bridge at the Weir Age Friendly Housing Development, Whitestown; will he appreciate the interest of many in the matter and make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to detail the level of interest and actual applications in respect of the Age Friendly Housing Developments at Brady's Court and the Weir, Whitestown and will he also take the opportunity to confirm when he now expects both developments to be completed and occupied?"
"Can the council report on current amount of people on the council list in the Tallaght area?"
"To ask if the council owned homes in Árd Mór in Citywest will be in line for new windows and doors? The approved housing body homes (respond) that are directly beside these council homes have the same windows and doors and had theirs replaced in recent weeks. The windows on the homes are aging - made of wood, the wear and tear of sun and rain has caused deterioration?"
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Quarterly Anti-Social Report.
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to take on board concerns regarding the 16 proposed apartments in Rossfield given the transient nature of tenants in the nearby apartments and instead develop houses on the proposed site that will allow for longtime tenancy?"
Community
Questions
"To ask the manager to update, with regard to the Tallaght area, on the assessment undertaken by the council of community facilities?"
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Deputations for Noting
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"Given the high level of canister abuse can SDCC run a pilot educational programme in Tallaght or produce a fact sheet to highlight the impact this is having on our community - highlight the health risks, hospital admissions etc?"
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Manager can work be carried out to fix the potholes along Katherine Tynan Road?"
"How much money was spent on the previous cycle track project in the Tallaght area?"
"To ask the CEO if there is any updates on installing gullies on Firhouse road west at St Martins Church and the lights at Killinarden as when it rains there is quite a lot of surface water at these locations?"
"To ask the manager if there is a timeline to fix the landscapes ie the grass and flowers around Dalepark and Firhouse road west following recent road works?"
"To ask the CEO to confirm what further actions he has taken since the last TAC meeting to deal with the issues being brought to his attention in respect of works on Firhouse Road West and the Dale Park Road junction; will he give a detailed update and make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to furnish a report from his transportation staff dealing with requests for the provision of additional car parking facilities at the Edge, Bolbrook, as raised by the management of Partas; will he appreciate there is clearly a problem in that regard and make a statement?"
"Can the council please replace A yield sign at the entrance to Killinarden Estate as you come in off Killinarden Way by the N81? It seems to have been removed during the works on the bicycle lane?"
"Can the council make repairs to the potholes on the footpath by Glas Beag Killinarden by and on the bridge over the stream?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"This area committee calls on the Manager to install traffic lights or a zebra crossing on Jobstown Road in the location between Russell Square and the Community Centre & Whitestown Stream?"
"Given the recent Section 38's in Tallaght can we request that a representative from the NTA come into Tallaght Area Committee to answer questions that Local Councillors have in relation to recent and planned works and a explanation of DMURs?"
"This Tallaght area committee call on SDCC to not reduce road space in the Tallaght area when installing cycle tracks?"
"This ACM requests that management from relevant departments look at the issue of parking on the Avonbeg Rd by Bolbrook, and report on possible solutions. Whilst there are huge benefits to recent developments residents in the immediate vicinity have been unfairly impacted by the sum off shoots of a number of SDCC initiatives such as road narrowing, The Edge Café and the link into the Dodder Greenway?"
"Can I get an update on the status of the finish of The Avonmore entrance to the Dodder Greenway? i.e. Will there be hand built stone walls and the red greenway poles to ensure we in Tallaght align with the other green way entrances in Knocklyon and Rathfarnham? Can I get a comment on the visible differences between the different entrances?"
This Area Committee requests that management inspect the vehicular entrance to The Edge Cafe and look at regularising existing parking spaces.
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Manager, how many hectares of parkland should there be per 1000 population in the Citywest Area under the current Development plan & to report on how may hectares are currently zoned as parkland in the area?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
Following up from my motion in February TAC requesting the purchase of The Ulster Bank in Tallaght , after following up after the meeting does the manager have an update on this?
"To ask the CEO to give assurances that he remains fully committed to the job creation needs of Tallaght; will he confirm contacts he has maintained in that regard and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to refer to my previous business in the matter and to confirm what actions he is taking to improve the condition and image of Cookstown Industrial Estate and will he make a statement?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Questions
"Could Tallaght Library run a event along the lines of Human Library instead of interpreting someone's story from the printed text, you get to hear from them directly One gets to choose from a wide range of titles like OCD, PTSD, Early Retired, High IQ, Recovered Alcoholic, Bullied, and Giving Child Up for Adoption etc The Human Library's represent groups in society that struggle with stigmatisation and discrimination. The library allows people to learn more about them, and offers individuals the chance to unjudge one another and become more accepting. https://humanlibrary.org/"
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Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)