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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 24th February 2025.
Correspondence
Corporate Support
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Correspondence
Correspondence received from the NTA in response to Motion 2 passed at the February 2025 Tallaght Area Committee Meeting (for noting)
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Performance & Change Management
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Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Manager if there are any plans to replace the shrubbery and bushes removed from the back of Virginia Heights, with any sort of scaled back greenery?
update on plans for community/sensory garden beside Jobstown community centre ?
Could the Manager confirm that the small area of open space, outside Belgard Industrial Estate on the Mayberry Road, Kilnamanagh, is in Council ownership and will be added to the scheduled grass cutting programme
what is the plan for the small astro park beside Tallaght leisure centre in Jobstown park ?
Can the manager please report on the plan for Kiltipper Park, Tallaght to reduce use of scramblers in an anti social manner?
To ask the management when will the promised bins be installed in Kiltalown Park. Cllr Kay Keane.
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Motions
"This Area Committee notes the increase in antisocial behaviour in Carrigmore Park, prompting increased Garda patrols. However, many residents remain fearful of walking in the park due to inadequate lighting. Therefore, we call on the Manager to install public lighting to improve safety and enhance community use of the park?"
"This area committee agrees that Council replace bins removed for works in Tallaght at the following locations"
- In Brookmount, Tallaght at approx. 53.290288, -6.333628
- Bus stop 2424 facing Castletymon Shops in Tallaght at approx. 53.295108, -6.341368
Environment
Questions
Can the manager provide an update on the progress made to use CCTV as a means to tackling illegal dumping in the Tallaght area?
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Water & Drainage
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Housing
Questions
To ask the management how many retrofits of social houses have been completed in the Tallaght area.? What are the current figures for commencement of work retrofitting social houses in Tallaght? Cllr Kay Keane
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on how many new build social homes in the Tallaght area were built with an air to water system last year 2024.
To ask the Chief Executive how many houses were granted permission in the Tallaght area to install a stove or refurb a fireplace in their home since 2020.
To ask the Chief Executive why South Dublin County Council has no emergency accommodation/placements for single females in the Tallaght area?
To ask the Manager for an update on ongoing discussions with transport providers regarding the reliability and safety of public transport services in Tallaght, with a particular focus on addressing concerns related to the Luas Red Line, including incidents of violence, open drug dealing, and overcrowding, as well as issues regarding frequent bus cancellations?
To ask the manager, how many expressions of interest have been made for in situ purchases to SDCC since November 2024 and what stage are each of them at?
Will the Manager inform this Area Committee as to the procedure of when a tenant requests Alterations to a Council dwelling, will the Council provide Occupational Therapists to assist the tenant with the necessary OT Report or is the tenant expected to go through the HSE, which has a backlog of approx 2+ years?
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Motions
"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to install CCTV monitoring signs on boarded-up Council owned properties in the Tallaght area immediately upon vacancy, to deter illegal dumping in their gardens?"
Community
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Transportation
Questions
To ask the Manager what plans are in place to enhance communication and engagement with Tallaght residents, particularly regarding further upcoming projects on active travel that will provide opportunities for public participation?
Can the manager provide an update on the road safety officer that was to conduct a traffic and pedestrian flow survey for Scoil Santain National School?
Could the Manager please inform this Area Committee of a timeframe for commencement of works on the BusConnects corridor through Birchview, Kilnamanagh and the Construction Compound at Bancroft.
Can the manager please report on when the recently appointed road safety officer will commence their traffic and pedestrian flow survey for Scoil Santain, Tallaght?
To ask the management is there an update on repairs to the street lights at Kiltalown Court? Cllr Kay Keane.
To ask the management are they aware of clamping at the Quarter in Citywest. Has a licence been granted to CPMS to carry out clamping in the area? Cllr Kay Keane
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Motions
That this Area Committee calls on the Manager to commence a programme of removing graffiti from public light poles in the Tallaght area.
Planning
Questions
Can the manager please report on the plan to manage and maintain heritage buildings in Tallaght Village, including St Dominic's Hall, Tallaght village?
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"Tallaght Town Centre LAP - Extension".
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Economic Development
Questions
The closure of local businesses, such as Bliss Cafe in St Dominic's Shopping Centre, highlights the economic challenges facing the community. While it is encouraging that the cafe has reopened under new ownership and retained most of its staff, what initiatives are being considered to support and revitalize local businesses in Tallaght? Additionally, how can the Council assist in addressing the challenges faced by small enterprises in the area?
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Libraries & Arts
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Application for Arts Grants
Library News & Events
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