Agenda - September 2025 Lucan / Palmerstown / North Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting
Back to MeetingsHeaded Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of June ACM.
Economic Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Applications for Arts Grants
Arts Office Report
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
(i) Response From HSE Re Item 87397 May ACM.
(ii) Response From HSE Re Item 87068 May ACM.
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this area committee writes to the school secretary and caretakers trade union FÓRSA to express our support for the school secretaries and caretakers, without whom our schools would not function, in the Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin area who recently took strike action demanding fair pay for caretakers, sick leave, bereavement leave and public sector pensions.
Following the meeting hosted by Fingal County Council on 30th January 2025 to explore the establishment of a Liffey Valley SAAO committee, that we write to Fingal County Council to request a follow up meeting be held before year end.
That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to write to the HSE seeking a meeting with them to discuss current and future plans for the Lucan area. Following the recent restructuring of the Regional Health Forums it is noted that the Lucan/Dublin City West area is now the largest of the four regions population-wise. Given this it would be of significant benefit for members to have the opportunity to engage directly with the HSE on the provision and planning of health services in the area.
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Environment
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on noise monitoring in the Lucan-Palmerstown North-Clondalkin area, including progress on the implementation of the Noise Action Plan 2024-2028 including given the consistently high noise levels recorded by the Lucan monitor, what actions are planned to address this issue, and what is the expected timeline for implementation?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the CPO/purchase procedures on the two houses in Palmerstown (Addresses sent to manager)
Can the Chief Executive provide a report on the number of abandoned vehicles lifted in the Lucan area over the last 12 months and advise if abandoned vehicles remain an issue locally including whether any increase or trend has been identified.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to report on recurring and severe flooding incidents in Lucan, including at Lucan Village, Hillcrest, and Finnstown. The report should include a full investigation into the causes of flooding at each location, identify which agency is responsible for providing a solution — whether South Dublin County Council or Uisce Éireann — and, where SDCC is the responsible body, provide a detailed engineering report outlining the underlying problems and setting out a long-term solution to mitigate future flooding.
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Manager of the status in terms of public access, location, and format of the burial records for a) St. Finian's Church, b) Old Esker Cemetery and c) New Esker Cemetery, and an update on any plans to digitise (or to seek funding to digitise) these records for local history and genealogical purposes?
To ask the manager will he consider installing a drinking water fountain in Glenaulin Park or if vandalism is a concern of the manager, it could be installed within the grounds of the sports clubs where it would be less susceptible to vandalism.
To ask the Chief Executive if any action will be taken to remove potential Japanese Knotweed in the lane at the back of Wheatfield Road in Palmerstown (reported under MembersRep Ticket: 1886534)?
To ask the Chief Executive to clarify if tree maintenance works and pruning has taken place in Bewley estate in the past 2 years (it was originally scheduled for 2024 but no works have yet taken place)?
To ask CE to provide an update on the 2025 works programme specifically which projects have been completed to date and which are scheduled to be finished this year? Additionally, when can we expect to receive the works programme for 2026.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to assign dedicated park rangers to Griffeen Park, Tandy's Lane Park, and Airlie Park in response to increased population in the Lucan and Adamstown areas, increased footfall in these parks, and a rise in anti-social behaviour.
Can the Chief Executive provide an update on any progress made in relation to the installation of outdoor chess tables in open spaces and parks within the Lucan area as per the motion I previously brought forward and which was agreed by this Committee?
This committee asks the Council to produce a report for discussion on the increased number of birds that are dying in Quarryvale Park.
That the bin located at The Schoolmaster's House in Lucan Village be replaced with a larger-capacity, multi-compartment bin (green, brown, and black) to support waste segregation. Given the high footfall and the presence of multiple businesses in this prominent area of the village, both the greater capacity and improved waste management would be welcomed by the community.
Following previous budget allocation and agreement by SDCC to install a protective roof on Waterstown House, that this work be completed and a realistic timeframe provided for the schedule of works.
Quarryvale Football Club have reported that they are due to start using Quarryvale Park at the start of the 2026/2027 Season in September 2026. They have reported that they need changing room facilities, can this committee agree to inspect this issue, come up with a solution and prepare a report for discussion
Housing
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the age-friendly housing project at Sarsfield Park, including progress to date, the current stage of delivery, remaining tasks, and expected completion timeline.
To ask the Manager how many Social & Affordable Housing units are expected for completion in the LUPT area in 2026.
Headed Items
Housing Delivery Report
Housing Allocations Report
Anti-Social Behaviour Report
Balgaddy Housing Quarterly Report
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the Lucan Leisure Centre project, confirming whether the tender process to appoint a contractor has been completed, and if not, the expected timeline for completion; and to outline the remaining tasks required to complete the project, including whether any sub-contractors are currently on site carrying out these tasks.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to commission an independent review of the Lucan Leisure Campus project, in the public interest and in light of the scale of the overrun, to demonstrate transparency, accountability, good governance, and oversight in public projects. The findings should be published and used to inform and improve the management and delivery of all capital projects across the county.
That this Council requests that the Chief Executive commissions a publicly published independent review of the Lucan Pool development, focusing on: 1. A clear timeline of when and why delays occurred during planning, tendering and construction phases. 2. Analysis of cost overruns including the final project cost of nearly €20 million well beyond initial estimates. 3. Review of compliance with government tendering and procurement protocols and any lessons arising. 4. A summary of Council intervention where required and how these actions helped secure project completion. 5. Examination of how the public was informed throughout the process campaigns, updates, consults. 6. Recommendations highlighting 'lessons learned' and procedural reforms to prevent similar delays or budget escalations in future capital projects.
To call for an independent public inquiry into the detailed reasons behind the unacceptable delays in the delivery of the public swimming pool at Lucan Leisure Centre, which commenced in May 2019, and still has no firm date for opening.
That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to support the Lucan Festival Committee in the establishment of a Christmas Tree and Lighting Sub-Committee and to advise how best to apply for funding that would allow for an extension of the existing Christmas set-up so that Lucan Main Street can be appropriately lit up for the festive season. Further, that the Chief Executive confirm whether SDCC has engaged with members of the Lucan Festival Committee regarding the provision of electricity connections to facilitate Christmas and other community events.
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the flood alleviation works at Esker Park referenced in Motion ID: 87759 and Members Reps: 1880791 and 1873774 expected to commence July/August and to confirm the current status including the revised timeline for delivery
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the status of the taking in charge of Gandon Estate in Lucan, which has been occupied for over four years, including a timeline for completion and an explanation as to why the estate is not currently on the Council's priority list for taking in charge.
To ask the manager, following members reps since 2022, when will the dangerous surface of the Manor Road laneway between the shops and St.Brigids Girls School be resurfaced?
To ask the manager when will the footpath be completed connecting Cloverhill Lodge and Coldcut Park to provide a safe pedestrian crossing for residents and visitors as the current path ends abruptly and forces pedestrians into the roadway and incoming traffic.
Can the Chief Executive confirm if Rockfield, Finnstown Abbey has been included in the current footpath programme? This is the main road into the estate and sections of the footpath are extremely dangerous with areas lifted significantly by tree roots. Given the height and condition of some of these paths can the area be examined and prioritised for works.
Headed Items
Lucan Village Enhancement Scheme Update
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to include a headed item to report on the funding set aside for the Lucan Local Transportation Plan, including scope, progress to date, timelines for delivery, and whether community consultation will form part of the process.
That this Council asks the Chief Executive to confirm whether an examination was carried out on the potential for a one-way traffic system between the two schools on Griffeen Road as had been previously raised for consideration. Members had highlighted this as an opportunity during the planning stages of the school noting the serious traffic congestion along Griffeen Road. Since the adoption of the SDZ congestion has not eased in fact, it has worsened. I also refer to the motion I raised and which was agreed in 2022 on this matter. Clarity is now sought on whether the requested examination was undertaken and if not, why not and whether this matter can still be looked at and treated as urgent.
MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole
The planning application for a new build for Griffeen community college has been granted. This news was welcomed by all in the community. This committee asks that the Chief Executive examines the planned exits and entrances for the new school. The committee requests that management provides a plan to designing new entrances/exits at Adamstown link road, for many reasons including addressing the congested traffic along Griffeen Avenue.
REPORT:
The subject street to the south of the school sites is bound on either side by development land identified for provision of housing as per the Clonburris SDZ Planning Scheme. The subject street is also intended to form an important infrastructural corridor with strategic foul and surface water network as per the respective SDZ strategies to serve the wider housing development on SDZ lands north of the railway line. The purpose of the street, as per the overall Clonburris SDZ Planning Scheme framework, is multifaceted.
It is intended that the design of access onto Thomas Omer Way/Adamstown Avenue will be examined as part of proposals for housing in this area. This will have to consider these multifaceted functions and the Planning Scheme “Overall Movement Concept” (Figure 2.2.7) which defines hierarchy of streets, movement corridors and indicates possible junction formats. This is in order to avoid costly premature works and to ensure that any proposal does not impede on the development lands to the south of the school sites and does not undermine this route as a strategic SDZ-wide infrastructure route. Plans for these lands are being progressed by the Housing Section as part of SDCC’s commitment to housing delivery in Clonburris SDZ.
That this committee agrees to approve a new bus shelter through the Bus Shelter Enhancement Scheme, at the stop serving students nearest to Colaiste Cois Life in Lucan.
That the Chief Executive make any necessary arrangements to re-open the closed lane between Glenmaroon Road and Oakcourt.
To ask the Manager to meet a number of local representative groups in Lucan village (such as the Lucan Taxi drivers, etc.) at the earliest opportunity, to discuss the planned changes to the road layout especially around the village green, where amongst other changes, two lanes are being reduced to one for circa 20m travelling South. While I acknowledge full PP has been granted for the works, it is only now that the true impact on traffic flow becoming apparent to many people, and there is great concern that the planned changes will negatively impact an already congested village, and impact negatively on local businesses in terms of customer footfall as a result.
That the Chief Executive arrange to have the public lighting at Neilstown Shopping Centre car park fixed before the evenings get dark, they are currently not working.
Planning
Questions
Can the Chief Executive confirm how many post boxes if any, have been introduced into the Adamstown area.
With the number of planning applications being submitted on the Clonburris lands and given the volume of residents contacting councillors for advice can the Chief Executive outline what services are available to assist the public in understanding these applications? Specifically, where can an ordinary resident go to ask questions or seek clarification on how a planning application may affect them other than through their local councillor.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
To call on the Manager to increase the number of allocated parking spaces available to future residents in the Clonburris and Adamstown developments currently underway, or due to commence, to ensure those allocations do not fall below a minimum of 1 parking space per unit.