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Agenda - Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas Area Committee Meeting 18th June 2025

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Date:
18/06/2025 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 21st May 2025

Planning

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire, Gormla O'Corrain

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on planning enforcement case SDCC V Boherboy Properties ltd, SJM Properties, Brigid Wall and Ann Connors?

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Gormla O'Corrain

To ask the Chief Executive if this committee can receive a report on proposal for housing and school on Rathcoole site.

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Hazel Craigie, Gormla O'Corrain

That this Area Committee agrees that the proliferation of "Vape Shops", in the centre of our villages and close to schools, is an undesirable development in our communities and therefore calls for the banning of these shops within a distance of 500metres.

Transportation

Questions

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive has there been any update on the traffic study for Rathcoole, Newcastle and Saggart?

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive when is the New Nangor Road to be resurfaced and can the potholes not be filled in in the meantime?

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive to explain the 'Taking In Charge process' and what happens if a builder doesn't comply.

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive if there have been any cases in the last two years in the Woodford/Knockmitten area of Clondalkin where contractors engaged under the footpath maintenance programme, have been asked to redo their work after work has been inspected by SDCC staff?

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive if they will discuss alternative options for the planned works on footpath outside Sacred Heart School with Sruleen Residents Association and the school parents committee. They have expressed concerns about the viability of reinstating grass verge which is vulnerable to heavy footfall.

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive when we can expect resurfacing of Nangor Rd following the extensive works that took place over the past 12 months.

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

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

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

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Barbara Reilly, Mary Maguire, Orlaith Maguire

That this Area Committee agrees that a School Traffic Warden will be employed outside of Gaelscoil na Camóige, Clondalkin on all school days of the 2025-2026 school year.

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts
H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

New Works (No Business)

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)

Economic Development

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Ralph McGarry

That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC introduce "virtual reality" system to provide a tour of the Clondalkin Round Tower at Bru Chronain.

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Corporate Support

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Brenda Shannon

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the organisation of activities around the lighting of Clondalkin Christmas Tree in December 2025?

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee agrees by writing to Bus Éireann, that Bus Éireann should allow pupils who availed of their school transport system to access the temporary building for Rathcoole Educate Together Primary School in City West, to also be able to avail of Bus Eireann school transport to attend their new school temporary building for 2025-2026 which is in Newcastle, Co. Dublin.

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee writes to the Principals and Chairpersons of Scoil Mhuire, Scoil Aine, Scoil Ide and St Josephs and request that the gate between Scoil Mhuire & Scoil Ide is reopened between 8.30-9.00am, 1.15-1.45pm & 2.15-2.45pm for the travel safety of students accessing all the schools.

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee agrees to write to the Minister and Taoiseach about the state purchase of the Citywest Hotel and request that there is a guarantee that the gym and swimming pool facilities remain open to the public after purchase and that the Government consider handing over part of Citywest grounds to the Council for a community benefit - facility gain.

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive to put in place formal arrangements for the locking of the barriers in the Corkagh Park carparks to prevent misuse of the amenity. 

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Laurence Colleran, David Fennell, Leo Magee

To ask the Chief Executive how is he addressing the preservation of Fairview Oil Mills and St Cuthberts Church and to give a detailed update on both?

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, David Fennell

That this Area Committee replaces the current gates around Corkagh Park, Cherrywood, etc, with wheelchair accessible gates

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, David Fennell

That this Area Committee, as a small measure to build community and help with loneliness,  agrees that a bench in Clondalkin Village or Corkagh Park or in the garden of Brú Chrónáin will have a, 'Happy to Chat', sign attached. See examples of such signs and an online article on the background to the initiative. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-50000204

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
David Fennell, Brendan Redmond

That this Area Committee agrees that as part of the redevelopment of Rathcoole Park that a Sensory Garden be considered for the area nearest the Fitzmaurice Roundabout, that is to say the corner of the park opposite the entrance to Avoca, and thus add to the Dog Run which has been agreed and the Pump Track which is being considered.

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, David Fennell

That this Area Committee agrees that this council develop the area, traversed by overhead powerlines, between Kilmahuddrick Road. and Kilcronan Grove into a positive amenity for use by residents. This should be carried out in conjunction with residents representatives groups in the area.

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee agrees that contractors working on Corkagh park improvements ensure that car park entrances are secured each evening to prevent access to vehicles after opening hours.

Environment

Headed Items

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

New Works (No Business)

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Michelle Dwyer
Responsibility:
Ruth Stewart

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Water & Drainage

Questions

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Juliene Helbert

To ask the Chief Executive how Motion 7 from the October 2024 Clondalkin ACM has been followed up in terms of the water and drainage concerns raised?

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Community

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community, Edel Clancy, Fionnuala Keane
H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Liz Dunne
Responsibility:
Thomas McDermott, Liz Dunne

Emerging Talent Bursary Scheme 2025 – Successful Applicants from Clondalkin LEA

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy, Aoife Troy

That this Area Committee requests that SDCC work with Clondalkin Autism Friendly town committee in making Clondalkin an Autism friendly town.

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy, Maria Nugent

That this Area Committee calls on SDCC to look at a Fund for a "breaking down barriers" initiative that would aim to tackle anti-social behaviour in Newcastle, Saggart, Rathcoole and Clondalkin and other areas in our county! And that SDCC liaise with An Garda Síochána on this initiative.

Housing

Questions

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Amanda Mills

To ask the Chief Executive what plans has he to address the huge need for Emergency and Family Hub Accommodation in our LEA?

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Michael Murtagh

To ask the Chief Executive what the social housing arrangement at Round Gardens off Garters Lane in Saggart is in terms of if SDCC own or lease some or all of the units there?

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett

To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to providing automated opening on all entrance and lobby doors in properties allocated for 'Age Friendly tenancies'.

Headed Items

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)