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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 22 April, 2024.
Economic Development
Questions
"To ask SDCC to revisit the option of buying the Ulster Bank which at this time appears to be still available - this building would make a fantastic community facility?"
"Can the Manager report on Cookstown industrial estate redevelopment in Tallaght as a lot of the units are derelict along time now?"
"Can the Manager report if free WiFi is available in Tallaght stadium for matches and events"? "If this is not provided can this be looked into to provide this service?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
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Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
"To ask the Manager, currently how many vacant commercial properties are there in the Tallaght Area?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Reply letter from An Post concerning the Square Post Office.
Motions
"SDCC will write to Minister Jack Chambers T.D on behalf of this TAC and ask him to direct the NDLS to return to cash payments?"
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"To ask the manager to review litter bin needs in Aylesbury Park - I have recieved many requests for an additional bin in this park as it is heavily used and would benefit greatly from an additional bin?"
"Can SDCC outline the current use of the pitch attached, it is located in butler Mc gee park facing drumcairn avenue?"
"To ask the manager to provide a full list of pitches allocated to sports clubs in the Tallaght area for the 2024/25 period?"
"To ask the manager for a report on what areas/estates in Tallaght are planned for the next Tree Maintenance Programme?"
"To ask the Manager if a dog park can be installed in Ballymount Park?" "Please include what it would cost and a possible timeline."
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"Can SDCC carry out an audit of council owned laneway to establish which ones need attention to remove illegal dumping or over vegetation and schedule a cleanse of ones that need to be addressed?"
"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to remove or fix the broken fencing from Brookview Green space and to tidy the area so that it is made safer for children to play?"
"The Area Committee calls on the Manager to install a memorial plaque on one of the park benches along Whitestown Stream in honour of Tommy Gilson. This plaque would commemorate his decades of dedicated community activism and his significant contributions to the Jobstown community and the broader Tallaght area?"
Environment
Questions
"There is a GAA pitch which is not in use in the 30 acres otherwise known as Bancroft Park- local soccer clubs have expressed that they are in need of additional soccer pitches, can this unused pitch at the Castle Park end be changed into 2 soccer pitches?"
"To ask the manager following representations and meetings for St Kevin's Killians GAA can I get an update of outcomes for the club regarding pitch repair and maintenance on kilnamanagh pitch?"
"Would the Manager advise this Area Committee if he is aware of any plans to reconstruct St Mary's Hall in the ACA in Tallaght Village, which was destroyed by fire almost two years ago and remains in a derelict condition. Could he also inform the Committee if any consultation between the Prior of St Mary's Priory and South Dublin County Council has taken place and if matters relating to Insurance claim are now concluded?"
"With the new cctv legislation can SDCC highlight the dumping black spots in the Tallaght area it will target first?"
"Can the Manager report on fly tipping in the Tallaght area and report on what are the worse areas in the Tallaght area?"
"To ask the manager what investigations have been carried out to determine the source of the pollution entering the River Poddle in Tallaght periodically and what steps are the Council taking to prevent further pollution?
"To ask the manager to give a report about the dereliction designation of (address provided) - on what basis was this house determined to be derelict? Please include any relevant information used in determining the property is derelict?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to install CCTV in Montpelier Estate, Jobstown that is line with the associated codes of practice under the Circular Economy Act, for the purpose of deterring the ever increasing ongoing issue of illegal dumping in the Estate that is having an overwhelming affect on residents quality of life?"
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"Could the Manager please inform this Area Committee as to when Street Name signage will be installed at the Age Friendly development at Maplewood Heights?"
"To ask the Manager how many allocations in the Tallaght Area are being held up due to the delay in Garda Vetting?"
"What is the plan for the derelict block on Mac Uilliam Lane?"
"Can the Manager report on program for empty houses in the Tallaght area and report how long it is taking for Houses to return to stock?"
"Can the Manager report on the purchase of houses for Tenant in situ, and report how long the process is currently taking?"
"To ask the manager to give a report on emergency accommodation in Tallaght - is the Council looking to acquire more emergency accommodation for Tallaght?"
"To ask the Manager for an update on the allocation of homes at the age friendly development at The Weir?"
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Housing Delivery Report
Anti Social Behaviour Quarterly Report (for noting)
Quarterly Housing Allocations Report (for noting)
New Works (No Business)
Community
Questions
"How many Ipas applicants are placed in the Tallaght area?"
"What is the necessary required permission/restrictions of a Community in Tallaght for a Community day/fun day?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"This area committee calls on the Manager to initiate discussions with the management company of Tallaght leisure centre regarding potential upgrades to the facility's amenities. Specifically, there is a pressing need to modernise the shower areas and to ensure that they are fully accessible. Additionally, the installation of lockers and changing areas designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities would significantly enhance the inclusivity and usability of the centre for all patrons?"
"This area committee calls on the Manager to explore the possibility of locating an area within Tallaght Village to open a community space/centre with the view of attracting people back into the village again?"
Transportation
Questions
"To ask the manager is there any plans in the near future to resurface the back lane in st Maelruans park it is in really bad condition and has not been resurfaced?"
"Could the Manager make a report to this Area Committee regarding the numbers of potholes in Tallaght reported by members of this Committee and what actions he has taken to carry out remedial works?"
"Could the Manager please advise this Committee as to what year the Belgard Heights Estate was Taken in Charge?"
"Can the Manager report on foot path upgrade in the Tallaght South area?"
"To ask the Manager to give a report on safe crossing points planned for installation in Tallaght?" Please include the costs of installing all planned projects?"
"To ask the manager what estates/areas are planned for footpath repairs in Tallaght in 2024/2025 and does the Council go back to estates where funding ran out and the estate was left unfinished - e.g., Castle Park?"
"To ask the Manager, who is responsible for maintenance of the pedestrian / cycleway that was installed when the Luas track was laid and which runs from the entrance to Kingswood Heights at Sylvan Drive to the Belgard Road in Tallaght"?
"To ask the manager to provide an update on the upgrading of lighting in the Tallaght central area and a projected timeline as to when this will be completed?"
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"Presentation of the Section 38 Public Consultation Report for Tallaght to Clondalkin Cycle Scheme Phase 1."
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Manager about a mast that was erected outside D24 E3 F2, Tymon North in 2022 - Was this mast applied for under section 254 and if so what is the plan number? Also, was this applied for under a three year licence and if so can the manager confirm that it will be removed in year three (2025)?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)