Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of February Area Committee Meeting.
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the manager to outline the rationale for planting trees in Sarsfield Park green space, including the reasons for their specific location and arrangement, and whether residents were consulted on the plan for the green space.
To ask the Manager what measures are in place to identify locations of, to conserve and to promote some of the rarer native plants previously recorded in various parks in the Lucan area, such as Wood Millet, Toothwort, and Hairy St. John's Wort, including any collaborative work with Biodiversity Ireland, or similar bodies?
To request an update from the Chief Executive on the plans for the car park extension at Griffeen Park, Hayden’s Lane. As part of these plans, it was agreed that the existing storage unit, once removed, would be reinstalled as part of the extension project.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the 2023-2025 Tree Maintenance Programme for Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin, detailing those estates that have been completed, those estates that have been delayed and the expected completion dates for each of the estates.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business
That the Area Committee requests South Dublin County Council to install a communication board at Lucan Demesne as part of the ongoing upgrade plans. This addition would align with similar boards installed in other parks, enhancing accessibility and inclusivity for all visitors.
This area committee agrees that public bins should be installed into Quarryvale Park as soon as possible to maintain cleanliness, after the re-opening of the new park and facilities. Litter has started to accumulate in the park due to lack of bin facilities.
That the Chief Executive install a litter bin at the new play space in Rowlagh/St Mark's Avenue to combat littering in the well used area.
To call on the Manager to seek a review on the number of Park Rangers deployed in SDCC parks in the area due to the increase in reported numbers of drug paraphernalia being found by the public and to report back to this committee.
This committee calls on the manager to report on the status of the design of Lucan Harriers track, including specific actions to expedite the design approval process with a goal to ensure that the allocated investment funding is utilised effectively to improve the facilities within this year.
Environment
Questions
To ask the Manager to provide a report on whether there has been any consideration regarding the installation of bins in the Quarryvale shops due to additional food business opening in the area.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the two derelict properties and an indicative timeline for the Compulsory purchase of both sites?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to assist in reaching out to interested parties regarding the establishment of mobile coffee shops in the new Adamstown parks. This motion requests that consideration be given to the area's diverse population and that efforts be made to introduce a service that offers an alternative to traditional mobile coffee shops. Furthermore, this could be discussed at the relevant SPC, and engagement with the local B2B network, which meets at the Spa Hotel every fortnight, could be explored. This may provide an opportunity to connect with companies offering various community grants that could support this initiative.
That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to accelerate the delivery of EV charging infrastructure for apartments and multi-dwelling units, e.g. in the new developments across the LEA where residents have no access to direct frontage to include identifying and implementing solutions to facilitate infrastructure deployment in public car parks and shared parking facilities within developments.
That the committee request the Chief Executive to consider installing EV charging points at the permeability gap in The Paddocks as part of SDCC's EV charging pilot scheme. This location could facilitate multiple vehicle charging while also promoting consistent activity in an area that has previously been a trouble spot.
Water & Drainage
Questions
Could the Manager outline the impact on the services currently provided by SDCC to the public, due to the transition of Council employees to Uisce Éireann?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Area Committee request South Dublin County Council to explore how best to communicate with residents regarding the issue of discoloured water, ensuring they are fully informed of the causes and appropriate steps to take when experiencing this problem. While SDCC no longer has a direct role in the management of water services, and Irish Water (Uisce Éireann) is in full control, the Council still has a responsibility to advise residents on such issues. Our offices should also serve as a channel to relay these concerns back to Irish Water to ensure prompt investigation and resolution. Additionally, the committee requests that Irish Water confirm what specific actions they are taking to prevent the illegal use of public hydrants by third parties, which has been identified as the cause of recent water discoloration in Finnstown Abbey, Lucan. Given that this issue has been ongoing for some time, it is of serious concern that such unauthorised actions continue to affect residents' water supply.
This area committee agrees that SDCC immediately engages with Uisce Eireann to address ongoing sewage issues that are arsing in the Balgaddy area.
Housing
Questions
To ask the manager, in relation to the Age Friendly Infill Housing Development at (address provided), whether the survey and schedule of dilapidations carried out for the adjoining properties to establish their condition and assist in assigning responsibility for any potential damages from the works included consultation with the owners of the affected properties, including whether the survey was or may be shared with the affected residents.
To ask the Manager for an update on tangible actions taken to deal with previously raised antisocial behaviour in Foxdene / Méile an Rí.
To ask the Manager to provide a breakdown as to what is deemed urgent priorities when a tenant needs house modifications under medical grounds.
To ask the Chief Executive to outline all proposed new 4 bed units being delivered (by council or AHB) in the area committee area and if any of them are bungalows?
Headed Items
Housing Delivery Report
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
To ask the Manager to provide a report on Balgaddy community centre and if a date can be provided for the opening of the centre for the public.
Headed Items
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
To ask for a completion date on the repair to the fence breach between Moy Glas Lawn and R136, which was promised some time back?
To ask the manager what additional actions could be taken by SDCC to help restrict HGV's breaking weight restrictions in the Lucan and Palmerstown areas, despite years of solutions being sought from Gardaí and SDCC previously.
Can the Council confirm when the damaged ramp at St. Finian's, which has been reported multiple times, is scheduled for repair? While this ramp is not located on a major or busy road, its current state is severely damaged and poses a hazard, requiring urgent attention.
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
C8 (i) Response re item 85766 from NTA re Bus Shelters
C8 (ii) Response re Item 86164 reply from NTA SDCC re Bus Services
C8 (iii) Response re item 86207 Letter to NTA direct bus route from Lucan to Dublin Airport
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business
That the Area Committee request South Dublin County Council to urgently address the recurring flooding issue on the footpath outside the boundary wall of Westbury Court, between the bus stop and the estate entrance on Newcastle Road. While previous works were carried out, including raising the wall and footpath to mitigate past flooding, the issue persists. Heavy rain continues to render the footpath impassable, forcing pedestrians onto the saturated grass and into oncoming traffic, creating a serious safety hazard. The Westbury Court Residents Association has repeatedly raised this issue with SDCC without remedial action. Given the ongoing risks to pedestrians, immediate intervention is required to provide a long-term solution.
To ask the Chief Executive to install flashing lights at the pedestrian crossing at Clothurst.
That this committee agrees that the footpath issues in Lucan Village are a priority and calls on the manager to ensure this need is incorporated into any future plans for the village and consequently prioritised for funding.
That a report be given to the meeting in respect of the land adjoining the Lucan Road (or Old Lucan Road) that is at the rere of Esker Lawns estate in relation to its proximity to the road and footpath and any potential hazards for pedestrians or motorists from slippage from the land or trees or branches falling (details supplied*) *See attached reply to a representation when there was some slippage from the land on to the footpath last year. This was raised by councillors and local candidates and also Lucan Tidy Towns at the time. It is a place of natural beauty and wildlife as a lead into the village but there are concerns of residents in terms of slippage from the land on to the road and footpath. Most of the land is unregistered land and not owned by householders or the Council. It is in effect in limbo but is shown on old maps as "plantation". Is there any thing the Council can do to make it safer or are there Government agencies such as Coillte that could be contacted by the Council to assess?
This area committee agrees that a yellow box should be installed at the exit of Cooleven and Milford manor estates.
That the Chief Executive extend the cycle lane on the western side of the Fonthill Road from St Kevin's Community College to the Liffey Valley roundabout, so that there is a continuous cycle lane from the junction of Balgaddy Road to Liffey Valley.
To ask the manager to examine completing a feasibility study on creating a current Lucan Traffic Access Plan to identify and address traffic management in the Lucan Area.
That this area committee considers a pedestrian crossings / Zebra crossing to cross the road safely to the church at Church of Devine Mercy for those who have poor mobility and use a rollator. This is a daily need especially for residents and users of the Stewarts Care Centre and School children accessing all three local schools.
This area committee agrees that SDCC writes to the Minister for Transport urging on the need for a review of the public EV charging infrastructure and existing EV charging strategy, to meet the growing need of residents in Lucan and Clondalkin. This review paying particular focus to recent and newly planned developments with private parking constraints and on street parking challenges.
That the Area Committee requests South Dublin County Council to consider plans for the installation of red-light cameras, similar to those being introduced by Dublin City Council this year. There are ongoing concerns regarding vehicles consistently running red lights at this junction from the N4 side, regardless of the time of day. A red-light camera system would improve enforcement and enhance safety for all road users.
Planning
Questions
To ask the manager whether a best practice communications process, guideline, or checklist exists for developers to promote effective communication with residents during construction phases? If not, whether this would be considered and developed from lessons learned via developments across the county.
To ask the Manager if any of the unused Protected Structures in LPNC area owned by the Council, and not intended for other use, could be refurbished as Council housing stock and breathe new life into Council-owned heritage properties with this investment?
This committee requests details on the planned housing development on Newcastle Road within the Clonburris SDZ, including the expected timeline for completion.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business
That the Area Committee request South Dublin County Council to include the Primrose Hill Garden in its heritage plans and actively promote it on both council and garden-related media platforms. This hidden gem, located in the heart of our village, is a valuable part of our local heritage. Increasing its visibility would ensure that more people can appreciate and support it. While the gardens are in private ownership, we must acknowledge the generosity of the owners in opening them to the public for a significant portion of the year.
That the steps from Chapel Hill that lead to the Scouts Den in Lucan be examined as a public right of way in accordance with the relevant objective in the County Development Plan
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the manager for an update on the Lucan House Masterplan, including a summary of the public consultation activities, the number of citizens engaged by each type of activity, the number of responses to the online survey, whether further activities may be considered to enhance reach and participation, including the possibility of extending the public online survey.
To ask the Manager to provide an estimate of the expected boost to the local economy resulting from the anticipated opening of Lucan House and Demesne to the public?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
This committee calls on the manager to review the use of one-year lease, particularly their impact on long-established community groups such as Lucan Harriers in securing grant funding. Could the manager explore longer lease arrangements where appropriate.
Libraries & Arts
Questions
That this committee calls on the manager to report on the planned activities for One Dublin One Book 2025 in our libraries, including details of both in-library and outreach initiatives designed to engage children in reading and writing.
That this committee calls on the manager to provide a report detailing the digital archives currently accessible to library users on-site and whether these may be extended to include remote access to registered library users, as was previously available during Covid.
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Arts Programme Update
Application for Arts Grants (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)