Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of March ACM
Public Realm
Questions
To ask for an update in relation to the tree maintenance works planned for Rathfarnham Castle Park and Rathfarnham Wood estate on foot of the recently completed arborists report, and an approximate time frame within which the works will be carried out?
To ask for an update in relation to the resurfacing of the playground in Rathfarnham Castle Park
To ask for an update on RTFB ACM September 2023, Motion 3 regarding the provision/ planning of sensory gardens for public use in this area.
It is great to see the work started on the Tymon Park Intergenerational Centre on Wellington Lane. Could you supply an estimated completion date please? And also when will the full car park be returned for parking?
To ask the Chief Executive if new tree planting could take place on the entrance to Kilvere estate on Butterfield Avenue Rathfarnham, as some trees have been removed and stumps left, and if this location could be prioritised, and if a statement is available?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
To ask the manager can two trees be replaced outside (Address Provided) following removal in 2019 and considering two items of correspondence from the council indicate that it has been on the agenda since April 2021. From April 2021 reference CC1631990 Hi Will Thank you for your email, The location at (Address Provided) will be assessed to determine its suitability for tree planting. If the location is determined to be suitable for new tree planting, it will be listed to be considered for planting as part of the next tree planting programme which will be carried out in Winter 2021/Spring 2022. Kind Regards, SDCC From Feb 2022 reference CC1701947 Dear Will, The location has been added to the list of suitable locations for tree planting. It can be added to the the future tree planting program as it was not included in the current tree planting program for this season. Regards, Public realm, Jer Moore, SDCC.
That this Council agrees to add Delaford and Idrone, Knocklyon to the Tree Maintenance programme and provides an update of the Tree Maintenance Programme for the Firhouse-Bohernabreena LEA
That this area committee asks the Chief Executive to ensure a public tree in Tymon Park is cut back as it is growing over the boundary wall of (Address provided), Templeogue and the tree is impacting the roof of a private shed, that this matter was raised previously with SDCC but no works occured and this matter should now be prioritised?
To ask the manager to arrange for the removal of Tree Cuttings half way up the Bike/Walkway between Park Avenue and Loreto Park near Nutgrove.
That this Council adds Killakee Estate, Firhouse to the Tree Maintenance Programme.
To ask the manager to arrange for the three trees on the right hand side of the entrance to Grange Park in Rathfarnham be checked with a view to pruning.
Environment
Questions
Further to my previous motion, to ask if the Council will provide an occasional road sweeping service in Glenasmole for road safety reasons.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
To ask for an update/ report on RTFB ACM September 2023, motion 7, on play streets for this area.
To ask for the outcome/update of RTFB ACM September 2023 Motion 8 regarding the use of Understanding Together sticker use, brought to the September South Dublin Age Friendly Alliance and any further information on the use of dementia friendly signage in the area.
Headed Items
South Dublin Economic and Community plan 2024 - 2030
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
Can the Council please provide a report on any instances of anti-social behaviour at the Traveller Accommodation Development at Daletree, Ballycullen that have been reported since the beginning of 2024?
Headed Items
New Works - 179A Housing Development - Proposed Social and Affordable Mixed Tenure Housing Development on Council land at Castlefield, Knocklyon, Dublin 16
Allocations report (For Noting)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
To ask the manager what the process is for applying for a salt bin in an area.
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads - (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this committee calls on the manager to outline why it is taking so long to repair the vast amount of potholes in the area and is there any redress being offered by the NTA due to what would appear to be damage caused by their heavy plant equipment.
That the manager conducts an examination of the road surface on Ballyroan Crescent which is falling into a poor state of repair, with a view to adding the road to the next round of road upgrades.
That this Council adds the following estates in Knocklyon to the list for footpath repairs - Idrone Estate, Cremorne Estate, Westbourne Lodge, Coolamber Park.
This Committee notes with concern the deterioration and number of large potholes from Templeville Road through Greentrees Road and requests that repairs are undertaken as a priority.
That this ACM creates an active travel route planner included in literature/online for accessing in-person events run by SDCC in this area over the summer months.
That this Council reports on the outcome of the investigations into the skid resistance of the paving product used on the recently installed footpath on Dodder Road Lower and whether it will be necessary to consider an alternative product here
That this area committee asks the Chief Executive to review the sequencing of traffic lights at the junction of Wainsfort Road/College Drive/Wainsfort Manor Drive to ensure clear sightlines and safety for all road users?
To ask the manager to as a matter of urgency repair the hole in an old P & T grate on the grass verge of Templeville Road as you walk out of Grosvenor Court and turn right, it is on the verge before you reach the first house. This issue has been input into members reps already. Thank you.
That the manager conducts an inspection and repair plan on the R112 from St. Mary's RFC to Walkinstown Cross which has numerous potholes possibly as a result of recent works on active travel infrastructure.
That this Council adds Killakee Estate, Firhouse to the LED public lighting programme.
That a pilot women-focused 'learn to/return to cycling' course is arranged in RTFB area, to encourage active travel participation among older women, with invitations to local women's group members to participate.
To ask the Chief Executive to please inspect a broken footpath outside (Address Provided) for consideration on the next footpath repair programme?
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
To ask for an update on contacts and progress made with Dublin Mountains Partnership and National Parks and Wildlife Service regarding RTFB ACM September 2023, Motion 1, the exploration of Dark Skies for the Dublin Mountains.
Headed Items
Rathfarnham Castle Stables & Courtyards Public Consultation
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this committee calls on the manager to create a map of the Dodder Greenway including places of interest for the SDCC area which can be accessed through the heritage app and SDCC website.
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence for Noting - Replies from
(i) Department of Transport - Response Re Item 81893 Motion 1 February RTFB ACM
(ii) NTA - Response Re Item 81549 Motion 3 January RTFB ACM
(iii) NTA - Response Re Item 81893 Motion 1 February RTFB ACM