Agenda - April 2024 Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena Area Committee Meeting

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Date:
09/04/2024 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber

Headed Items

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

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of March ACM

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

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?

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask for an update in relation to the resurfacing of the playground in Rathfarnham Castle Park

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

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.

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. McMahon
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

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?

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

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

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

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.

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

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

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

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?

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

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.

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That this Council adds Killakee Estate, Firhouse to the Tree Maintenance Programme.

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

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

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

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

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Community

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

To ask for an update/ report on RTFB ACM September 2023, motion 7, on play streets for this area.

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

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

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Maria Nugent

South Dublin Economic and Community plan 2024 - 2030

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

Deputations for Noting (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Housing

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Mary Connell

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

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett

New Works - 179A Housing Development  - Proposed Social and Affordable Mixed Tenure Housing Development on Council land at Castlefield, Knocklyon, Dublin 16

 

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
RTFB Meeting Admin
Responsibility:
Fiona Hendley

Allocations report (For Noting)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Planning

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Transportation

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the manager what the process is for applying for a salt bin in an area.

Headed Items

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

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads - (No Business)

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

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.

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

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.

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That this Council adds the following estates in Knocklyon to the list for footpath repairs - Idrone Estate, Cremorne Estate, Westbourne Lodge, Coolamber Park.

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

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.

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

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.

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam, Ronan Carroll

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

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Farhan Nasiem

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?

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

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.

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

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.

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

That this Council adds Killakee Estate, Firhouse to the LED public lighting programme.

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Mary R Maguire

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.

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

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

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts
H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Economic Development

Questions

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Robert Murtagh

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

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development, Robert Murtagh

Rathfarnham Castle Stables & Courtyards Public Consultation

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Lynch
Responsibility:
Robert Murtagh

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

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

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