Headed Items
Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 25th March, 2024
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the manager what consideration has been given for the collection of waste from public litter bins in areas where new cycle lanes have been installed eg Firhouse Road West /Tymon / Killinarden - has any litter bins been removed due to the cycle lanes?"
"Could the Manager please indicate if the Council has mobile power washer units and if so, can he indicate if there is a schedule for cleaning in the Tallaght area?"
"To ask the Manager for an update on tree maintenance and Tree planting in Old Bawn?"
"To ask the CEO to present an update on contacts with St Kevins Killians GAA Club in respect of their needs and concerns which have been raised at previous meetings and which were the subject of discussions with Council management; may we have assurances and a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to confirm the schedule planned in respect of the new Pavilion programme as it relates to Tallaght; may we have details and a statement?"
"To ask the chief executive for information on the plans in place (ongoing and TBC) for upgrading all our parks in Tallaght South and Central?"
"Can the manger report on dumping in the Tallaght area and the cost to SDCC in the removal?"
"To ask the management if there are plans to place more public bins from the area starting from Citywest shopping centre, down Fortunestown lane road, to the roundabout at the end of that road (and even further on down to Citywise centre). Currently, there is only one bin outside Lidl on Fortunestown road. However, as the area has busy shopping areas, including both a primary school and a secondary school where students leave for lunch, more public bins are necessary to keep the surrounding areas clean. The population of the area has also grown in the last couple years, and public amenities and services need to match that increase and to tackle local issues of litter?"
"To ask if public lighting will be installed in the field beside Sundale Shopping centre area. Could I get some information on when any development works or upgrades have been done to the Firstly, the area is regularly used as a way the Sundale estate and it gives access to the Sundale shopping area. See video attached to see lack of lighting on the pathway. Will there be plans to include this area in a public lighting scheme? Secondly, there is a make shift pathway through the field that leads directly to the shop (picture attached marking this). Would there be scope to include a new pathway that leads directly to the pedestrian entrance to the shopping area?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"To ask the manager could the broken trees in Dodder Valley Park be replaced?"
"To ask the Manager to commit to removing nettles from around the side/playground in Dodder Valley Park at the Old Bawn Road entrance?"
Environment
Questions
"SDCC placed a derelict site notice on the Esso Site in Tallaght Village can I request that SDCC give an update on it and what are the next steps?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That this Area Committee calls on the Manager to carry out a Graffiti Survey, in the Tallaght Area, focusing on walls and utility boxes across both LEAs, with an intention of eliminating this visual litter?"
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
"Can the manager report on grants available for community centers, schools and business for solar panels to the premises?"
Headed Items
South Dublin LECP Review 2024
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to indicate how many applications have been received for the Vacant Homes Grant in the Tallaght area, from 2023 to year to date and how many have been successfully granted?"
"To ask the CEO to present a report detailing his recent contacts with the Fettercairn Estate Management Group; will he give assurances that continued supports will be given in respect to the ongoing challenges in the area and will he make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to present a final Tallaght Area Committee report on the Age Friendly housing development at the Weir, Whitestown; will he confirm when he now expects all the units to be available for allocation and occupation and will he make a statement?"
"Can the manager report when works will start on club house for Sacred Heart and new houses will commence in Killinarden?"
Headed Items
Quarterly Housing Allocations Report (for Noting)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to take urgent action to consider the safety and wellbeing of the tenants in the Age Friendly Development at Fernwood Green and to take measures to allow tenants to secure the porch area, especially at the houses closest to the public pathway, in an effort to eliminate anti social activity?"
Planning
Questions
"To ask management if there are plans to redevelop/upgrade the Russel Square Shopping Centre Area. The old 'Molly Heffernan' pub lays vacant for over a decade. In 2007 pre-crash there were plans to redevelop the area, with many plans - including a community centre and health centre, apartments and restaurants. The shopping centre is located in an area in need of more community facilities. The shopping area is utilised by the local community, more resources and services would be also welcomed. We have seen the positive engagement with The Edge Cafe - I am wondering if there is scope to do work like this in the future on the building - or some type of community facility. The location in question already has a car park on site too. The applicant I could see on SDCC website was Kelland Homes Ltd?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"I want to ask the manager has there been any sight of plans to refurbishment of St Dominics Hall if not would SDCC be in a position to assist with refurbishment if the building can be brought into community use?"
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the Chief Executive can I get a details of foot path improvements / upgrades / repairs carried out in Tallaght by Estate by month for the past 6 months, and what is scheduled for the next 6 months?"
"Can I get an update on proposed upgrade /changes to the Charles O'Toole Bridge as this was raised nearly a year ago and no obvious changes have been implemented?"
"Could the pole, carrying four finger signs on the Main Road, opposite the Castletymon Road junction, be replaced with a structure capable of carrying four signs?"
"Could the Manager advise this Area Committee if the Tymon North Estate is included in Phase 2 of the LED Upgrade programme, as the it does not appear on the list of areas given in a previous reply?"
"To ask the CEO to confirm actions being considered and taken in respect of issues relating to the junction at the Luas stop at Katherine Tynan Road/Kingswood; is he satisfied that he has dealt with all the local concerns in the matter; will he give assurances and make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to confirm when he now expects all works on Firhouse Road West to be completed and will he confirm if any alterations are planned following representations from local public reps and the community; will he report on all these matters and make a statement?"
"To ask the chief executive for an update on taking in charge of Corbally estate which has been ongoing process?"
"To ask the chief executive for an update on the lack of spare parts for LED street lights across the country. Some areas here in Tallaght have non-functioning street lights for over 3-4 months due to shortages in parts?"
"Can the manager report why Brookview rise has not been taken in charge by the Council?"
Headed Items
Airton Rd Extension
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"That the manager examine existing road markings at the roundabout outside Tallaght University Dublin on the Belgard Rd and ensure that all steps are taken, in advance of more significant works, to ensure cyclist safety is prioritised. Road markings for the bicycle only lane, and the transition to shared bicycle and traffic lane are currently very unclear, indistinguishable in colour from the general road and likely adding to the dangers of on- road cycling paths?"
"That this area committee supports the need for a pedestrian crossing on Sylvan Drive, Kingswood Heights?"
"To ask the Manager if it is possible to put in temporary safety measures on the cycle lane at the roundabout at TU Tallaght due to there been several near misses here in the last number of months?"
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask the CEO to present a final report to this last meeting of Tallaght Area Committee before the Local Elections on his plans for the proposed Tallaght Heritage Centre; will he detail the schedule being followed and the costs involved and will he furnish a full statement?"
"To ask the CEO to note that the completed works at Tallaght Stadium have been warmly welcomed and will he now confirm what plans are in place for the use of the units adjacent to the new Shamrock Rovers Club shop; will he give details and make a statement?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the CEO to confirm plans for public initiatives, the campaign to ensure that Voters across Tallaght will be registed for the Local and European Elections in June and will he confirm that additional resources will be assigned to the exercise as needed and will he make a statement?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence to An Post (for noting).
Correspondence to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (for noting).
Correspondence to the Minister for Transport (for noting).
Correspondence to SDCC Franchise Section & Corporate Services (for noting).
Correspondence from the NDLS (for noting).