Agenda - Tallaght ACM 1 Meeting - 21st March, 2007

Minutes of Meeting of Tallaght Area Committee (1) - 19th February, 2007

• Mins

"To ask the Manager to provide adequate public lighting in Killinarden park and to arrange to have the large amounts of broken glass removed from the footpaths in the park as a matter of urgency as this represents a significant health and safety risk to the public?"

 

• Question 1

"To ask the Manager to provide an update on progress made in relation to the agreed extension of the Kiltalown Estate management offices and the playground that was proposed as a result of the part 8 consultation, pertaining to the Kiltalown Green and Park infill schemes which were to commence in tandem with the infill works?"

• Question 2

"To ask the Manager to outline the present status of the proposed restoration of Killininny Tower and site?"

• Que 3

" To ask the Manager to have arranged the removal of the hawthorn bushes at details supplied *   which have not matured and are a magnet for litter and for the Manager to have the bushes replaced with a more developed form of landscaping?"

• Question 4

" To ask the Manager to have arranged the erection of anti-litter signs at the Green, Kingswood Heights (as previously requested) and for a major cleanup of the green area to the rear of the tennis courts, Kingswood Heights?"

• Question 5

" To ask the Manager to have arranged the severe pruning back of the bushes at the rear of details supplied *  which are encouraging anti-social activity at this location?."

• Question 6

"To ask the Manager if he would remove the overgrown shrubbery and bushes along the perimeter of (Details supplied),  as this shelter and cover is being used for anti-social behaviour and for under-age drinking, and if he will make a statement on the matter.?"  

 

• Question 7

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Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee calls on the Manager to arrange for some mature tree planting to be carried out in the Cushlawn Estate as there is a significant lack of mature trees in the Estate which results in a gloomy appearance to the area".

• Motion 1

"That a draft plan for the proposed public park at Ellensborough be presented to the Committee for consideration as a matter of urgency, and that the consultative process commence thus enabling local residents to have a meaningful input into the outcome"

• Motion 2

" That this Committee calls on the Manager to have arranged the removal of the recently erected gate at the green area adjacent to Maplewood Lawn, Springfield"

• Motion 3

"That this Committee supports the placing of wooden bollards at the end of Alderwood Grove, Springfield to prevent vehicular access to the green-space"

• Motion 4

"That this committee calls on the Manager to landscape the roundabout at the junction of Brookfield Road and Fortunestown Lane as a matter of priority"

 

• Motion 5

"That this Committee calls on the Manager to arrange for 'Kissing Gates' to be installed in consultation with the local communities of Carrigmore/ Heatherview (Aylsebury) and Marlfield (Kiltipper) at the Marlfield end of the footpath in the park between it and Carrigmore Estate with a view to easier access to St Martin de Porress School and other local amenities".

• Motion 6

"That the issues raised recently by Ellensborough Residents Association in relation to the maintenance of  grass verges and open spaces in the vicinity of Kiltipper Way, and the control of litter, be addressed and a maintenance programme be put in place as a matter of urgency."

• Motion 7

"That this Committee urges the Parks Dept., to outline the proposed work to enhance the sectiion of the Dodder river at Old Bawn Bridge, and this work to includ to make the river more visable:-

(i)     Remove the shrubby

(ii)    Night lighting of weir from bridge

(iii)   Access with safety for the public

(iv)    Steps to re-stock river-fishery

This report to be presented as soon as is possible.

• Motion 8

"To ask the Manager to outline the reasons for the delay in the opening of the Brookfield Community and Youth facility and will he make a statement on the matter?"

 

• Question 8

"To ask the Manager to outline plans for providing Wi-fi zones in all community facilities in the Rapid areas of Tallaght?"

 

• Question 9

Application for Grants (if any)

• Community Grants Tallaght

Library/News Events

• Library Events March 2007

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Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee supports any plan to refurbish the swimming pool located at Tallaght Community School and requests that this Council corresponds with the Minister for Education, Ms. Hanifin and seeks her assistance in funding this refurbishment.   This Committee acknowledges the great service to the community that this facility has provided, principally in teaching both children and adults  how to swim"

• Motion 9

"That this Committee calls on the Manager, to arrange for the replacement of the damaged basketball post at Fettercairn Community Centre and to mark the court as was requested by me over three years ago at area committee level and that this be done while taking into consideration the propsed decrease in space in the overall car park/court area as a result of the pending re-allignment of the Fettercairn Road".

• Motion 10

"That this Committee calls on the Manager to arrange for the relevant changes to be made to enable youth/Community/School groups to avail of the facilities at the new Tallaght Leisure Facility, Jobstown, at an affordable and reduced rate to that which is in operation at present with a view to this great facility being accessible to all in the Community".

• Motion 11

"To ask the Manager to provide details of forthcoming Affordable Units in the Tallaght South and Tallaght Central area - giving details of expected completion dates and the numbers of units coming on stream?

• Question 10

"To ask the Manager to outline what steps have been taken to secure funding and resources for the proposed community facilities and playground for the Fortunestown B development?"

• Qu 11

"To ask the Manager for an up-date on plans proposed for a new St. Muirins House?"

• Qu 12

" To ask the Manager to have arranged a cleanup of the laneway at details supplied *  which is in a dreadful condition?."

• Que 13

" To ask the Manager for a detailed update on the "Windows Upgrade Renewal Programme" for the Tallaght area with particular reference to Tallaght Central and a time-frame for the completion of the said programme?."

• Que 14

" To ask the Manager to outline what grants are available  (from either Local or Central Government ) for either privately or Council owned houses in the Tallaght area in respect of improvements in attic insulation?."

• Que 15

Report on Housing Construction programme

• H-I (8)

REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION PROGRAMME

• H-I 9

Report on Refurbishment/Re-development of existing Traveller Accommodation at Belgard Road.

• H-I 10

Report on proposed Housing Scheme at Whitestown Stream

• H-I 11

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Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this committee discusses the widespread practice by estate agents and auctioneers to market properties for sale in the Tallaght area as investment properties as opposed to homes in the interest of attempting to stabilise many estates in the Tallaght area"

"To ask the Manager to clarify the regulations set out by the Council in relation to the keeping of horses and horse boxes in council owned residential developments and more specifically in the vicinity of Traveller accommodation developments, to outline what specific measures are being put in place to counteract breaches of regulations in this regard by tenants and going forward how any significant increase in this activity will be monitored?"

 

• Q 16

"To ask the Manager to investigate problems with sewage in the vicinity of Knockmore Avenue and to report the findings to this committee at the earliest possible date?"

 

• Q 17

"To ask the Manager to have graffiti removed from the back garden walls of houses in the Killinarden estate which face onto Knockmore Drive?

 

• Q 18

"To ask the Manager to report on what measures have been put in place to address fire-setting, littering, roaming horses, and significant dumping taking place in the vicinity of the new Brookfield Community and Youth Centre - how these issues will be addressed going forward in a sustained way so that the use of this much awaited for facility will not be impacted upon negatively?"

• Q 19

" To ask the Manager to arrange for contact  to be made with the relevant retail units on the Old Belgard Road requesting a cleanup of their sites which in many case are in a dreadful condition?."

• Q 20

" To ask the Manager for installation of extra drains on the Belgard Road opposite 1-3 Belgard Road as the current drainage situation is resulting in flooding at  and in resident's gardens.

• Q 21

" To ask the Manager to have arranged the removal of the grafitti at the junction of Bancroft Ave & Bancroft Road?."

• Q 22

" To ask the Manager to have arranged the inclusion of Garrynisk & Belgard Close in the forthcoming Junk Collection Programme and to outline the last time that the two areas received a junk collection?."

• Q 23

"To ask the Manager if the Environmental Services Department would organise to have the graffiti on the gable end of the shops at Glenview in Tallaght removed or repainted, given the proximity of houses to this commercial facility, and the need to enhance the environment in the area, anf if he will make a statement on the matter"

• Q 24

Report on Drainage problems in the Maplewood/Raheen Area

• H-I 14

Report on Bin Collection in Kilmartin Drive

• HI - 15

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Cathaoirleach's Business

"That, having regard to the growing incidence of bin tags being removed/stolen, a system be put in place that would recognise proof of purchase of the appropriate bin tag as being sufficient to enable bin to be collected in the absence of possession of the actual tag"