Agenda - Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas Area Committee Meeting 20th November 2024

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Date:
20/11/2024 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
C AC Meeting Administrator
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

Confirmation and re-affirmation of minutes of meeting 16th October 2024

Water & Drainage

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
David Fennell, Damien McNulty

To ask the Chief Executive when will SDCC resume the thinning of the trees on the Camac river banks in Clondalkin Park which commenced last season and can this work be continued on the river banks on Watery Lane from Riversdale Estate to Mayfield Bridge?

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive if there are still five arterial watermains described in planning application S99A/0205 as passing under the site of the then proposed Coldwater Lakes Golf Course, are still in use?

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
David Fennell, Caitriona Lambert, Miriam Reilly

To ask the Chief Excecutive would he consider installing Lighting at the WWI Garden ,  an uplighter at the Flagpole outside Clondalkin Council office and Lighting at the public art at top of Monastery Road?

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive how many trees have been cut down and how many have been replaced in this LEA?

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive what is the cost of pruning, cutting down and replanting trees on an annual basis in Clondalkin with a breakdown of the costs involved?

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
Sean Redmond

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the progress of the important ongoing works being carried out at Corkagh Park, as keeping the community informed is crucial.

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, David Fennell, Brendan Redmond

To ask the Chief Executive for a timeframe on when the commencement of the tree maintenance programme in Coolamber, Rathcoole will begin.

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the chief executive to describe his approach to cleaning bike lanes across the LEA.

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm, Sharon Conroy

New Works - Camac Valley Caravan and Camping Park - Part 8 proposal for noting

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee agrees to discuss how the clearing of halloween bonfire debris is prioritised across the LEA.

Environment

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive how many ambulance and/or fire engine call outs are made to the IPAS centres in this LEA on a monthly basis with a breakdown of numbers for each IPAS centre, and for the costs incurred.

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Adelaide
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

That this Area Committee calls on the council to propose workable solutions for storage of equipment for cherrywood tidy towns

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

That this Area Committee calls on All candidate’s running in the General Election in Dublin Mid West to respect the voluntary Tidy Towns poster bans in areas around the villages of Clondalkin , Saggart , Newcastle , Lucan and Palmerstown and to also ask that all candidate’s remove cable ties in a timely manner after the polling day! To also ask candidate’s not to poster outside of what is allowed by the law!

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

That this Area Committee agrees that the Council management should identify an appropriate location for the storage of the Cherrywood Tidy Towns material.

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

FALLEN

That this Area Committee make an order under S31 of the Local Government Act 1948 to prohibit the erection or retention of temporary dwellings at Crooksling, Brittas, as their erection is prejudicial to the public health and amenities of the locality and interferes unreasonably with that area.

Housing

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Fiona Hendley
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett

Housing Delivery Report

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Fiona Hendley
Responsibility:
Amanda Mills

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

Allocations Q3 report – For Noting

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

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

Anti-Social Behaviour Q 3 report – For Noting

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Adelaide
Responsibility:
Amanda Mills

That this Area Committee calls on the council to address the issue of boarded up properties in Mayfield estate by bringing those properties back into use.

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett, John Hegarty

That this Area Committee agrees that, due to the extensive works due to be carried out in the Alpine estate of Clondalkin which will include the building of an age friendly housing project along with works from Bord Gais who have declared are expected to continue until December 2025, that a site entrance shall be opened directly onto the Fonthill Rd to facilitate traffic management here. the committee also agrees that a failure to do so will lead directly to unacceptable dangers being placed upon those traversing along the main street of Alpine Heights estate, it is also unacceptable that two major construction projects should proceed without a traffic management plan that will make as priority the wellbeing and welfare of the existing community here.

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett

That this Area Committee agrees to support the residents of Castlegrange estate in their opposition to the opening of a pedestrian walkway from the new proposed development, on the grounds that it is not a necessary requirement and will in fact disturb the security and tranquility of those residents that have enjoyed the benefit of living in a cul de sac for more than 20 years

Community

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

To ask the Chief Executive to agree that Clondalkin Leisure centre complex is in need of serious repairs and maintenance work, with several issues of "mould" and major cleaning programme, and that SDCC management provide sufficient resources to counteract the degradation of the services here.

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the old sports centre in Clondalkin. Has any progress been made in assessing if another location is more suitable for the various organisations looking to use it as base? If not, when will this be actioned?

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

To ask the Chief Executive: will South Dublin County Council continue to maintain funding for the Street Feast initiative for the coming year?

Headed Items

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

Deputations for Noting (No Business)

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Thomas McDermott, Edel Clancy

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC provides plans for installation of Box Up (sports equipment) box in a park of the LEA e.g. in Rathcoole Park.

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy, Joe Lumumba

That this Area Committee agrees that the entry price for an adult swim at Clondalkin Swimming Pool should be reduced to five euro.

Transportation

Questions

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive to give an urgent update on the agreed traffic plan in the County Development plan for Rathcoole , Newcastle and Saggart and to ask what meassures will SDCC do to alleviate traffic congestion in the short term given the amount of planning SDCC is approving?

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive would he meet with the management of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland's National Resource Centre based on the Old Nangor Road And share an entrance with Scoil Mochua in relation to a new openibg to there premises and the road outside?

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report on works to be carried out by Bord Gais in the Alpine and Dunawley estates and the expected affects this will have upon traffic in the Clondalkin area. This report should also outline a timescale for disruption and works.

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive: When will Drury's Mill Saggart be officially taken in charge and what steps are being taken to expedite this process?

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the chief executive for an update on pothole repair on the New Nangor Road between Parkwest and Clondalkin, on St. Cuthbert's Road, at the junction of the New Nangor Road and the R136 and on the Fonthill Road between Fonthill Train Station and the Grand Canal.

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

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

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That this Area Committee agree to ask SDCC to review the placement of bollards at the entrance of estates like Monastery. The damage done to many bollards from vehicles entering and exiting the estate clearly indicates they are being regularly hit by vehicles, clearly indicating they are too close to the road and causing undue stress and financial expense to the drivers.

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

That this Area Committee agrees that the pedestrian gap between Lealand Walk and St Cuthbert's Meadows should be modified so as to accommodate both wheelie bins and pedestrians using walker frames that wish to pass through it. See attached photo of gap.

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
Mary R Maguire

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

That this Area Committee recommend a substantial trial of a school warden at St Mary's Primary School, Saggart to encourage more parents to walk their children to and from school.

Planning

Questions

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Hazel Craigie

To ask the Chief Excecutive would he consider Initiating a variation of the County Development plan for land beside St Finians school to ensure this land is only used for Educational Purposes?

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
Hazel Craigie

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

That this Area Committee commends the Council for pursuing a protocol with the Department of Agriculture regarding the protection of hedgerows supporting County Development Plan objectives which have particular importance for Rathcoole and seeks an update at each area committee meeting until a protocol is agreed upon and implemented.

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Hazel Craigie

That this Area Committee requests that SDCC oppose the sale of lands in the Newcastle area previously designated by Dept of Education for the construction of a secondary school. This meeting also notes the presentation given at a public meeting in St Finians Hall , Newcastle clearly shows the need for a school within this village as it grows expodentially.

Economic Development

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
Laura Leonard

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

That this Area Committee request that SDCC purchase the land behind the Mill SC to ensure the development in the heart of the village is focused on the the people in the village and not a for profit contractor.

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts
H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

That this Area Committee calls on Libraries to host and document a Living History of a sample of LGBTQ+ stories of Residents of SDCC that captures pre and post decrimilisaion, the huge progress that has been made and the challenges ahead from an LGBTQ+ perpective!

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

That this Area Committee calls on Libraries to host and document a Living History of a sample of Survivor of Church and state institutional abuse from residents from SDCC that capturea stories from the mother and baby institutions, the county institutions , the Industrial schools and the Magdalene Laundrys

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence 

Motions

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

TAKEN WITHOUT DEBATE

That this Area Committee strongly supports the D22 special school campaign by writing to the Minister for Education urging the minister to invest in a special school in D22.

Mot (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee calls on the Minister and Government to urgently commit to funding for Scoil Mochua school and put a contract in place that secures the schools future and to meet with CRC on this urgently while keeping staff and families fully updated

Mot (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Adelaide
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee writes to the Department of Education opposing the sale of land adjacent to St. Finian's National School to a developer

Mot (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Adelaide
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee calls on the government to address the severe lack of childcare facilities in this area, writing to the minister for children requesting a report from their department on how they mean to address this issue

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (19)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)