Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of September ACM.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence From HSE Regarding Item 88281

That this Council writes to the Department of Foreign Affairs seeking an update on the excavation efforts in Huy, Belgium, and the process for repatriation of the remains of Patrick Sarsfield, 1st Earl of Lucan, should they be located and identified. In doing so, SDCC reaffirms its commitment to advocating for the medieval church in Lucan Demesne as the appropriate reinterment site alongside Sarsfield's ancestors and supports future appropriate heritage and community engagement initiatives related to the Sarsfield legacy."

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

To ask the Chief Executive whether the Council has developed or is considering a strategy to protect community facilities in parks from damage and anti-social behaviour, and if so, to outline what measures are included in that strategy or plan

To ask the Chief Executive to report on the number and location of anti-social behaviour incidents involving damage to facilities in the public realm over the past two years, including whether the damaged facilities were repaired or replaced, and the associated costs.

To ask the manager if there has been any further progress in finalising works between Mount Andrew Avenue to St.Edmunds Grove. The path was installed but the trees are heavily overgrown and negatively impacting neighbouring residents.

Can the Chief Executive confirm if broadband/Wi-Fi is currently available in any of our parks or open spaces and if the Council has explored EU funding opportunities such as WiFi4EU to provide this service.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

That there will be an increased level of tree pruning in the Lucan and Palmerstown Fonthill electoral areas this Autumn, Winter and early Spring with more estates covered and to ensure the 2023 to 2025 programme is completed on a timely basis.

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to engage with the Biodiversity Section to examine the feasibility of introducing mini-gardens or green roofs on bus shelters within the Lucan area similar to initiatives already implemented elsewhere in the country. Having greenery in such urban areas would not only enhance biodiversity but also improve air quality, support pollinators and add visual appeal to our streetscapes.

That this Council requests the Manager to explore the feasibility of a future collaborative environmental project in the Lucan area involving local schools and the Council's Biodiversity Officer, aimed at the seasonal collection of native tree seeds—such as oak, birch, and others—from Lucan Demesne. The initiative could support biodiversity goals through local propagation and planting as school projects, while also serving as an educational opportunity for young people to engage with nature, conservation, and the heritage of the demesne."

That a tap be installed at the Old Esker Cemetery as soon as possible in accordance with information in reply to Question at May ACM (*details supplied)

To ask the Chief Executive whether there is a plan to improve infrastructure along the R403 Celbridge Road. If so, can the Chief Executive provide outline details of the plan, including any proposed works—such as the installation of a footpath / cycle path between the N4 Celbridge interchange and Backweston Park—and the expected timeframe for delivery?

To ask the Chief Executive to clarify the respective roles of South Dublin County Council, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), and any other agency, in implementing noise mitigation measures under the Noise Action Plan 2024-2028. Given that South Dublin County Council is the designated Action Planning Authority under the Environmental Noise Regulations, can the Chief Executive confirm whether the Council has the authority to implement mitigation measures independently, and if not, what formal arrangements exist with TII or other agencies to ensure delivery of actions identified in the Noise Action Plan? 

To ask the Manager for an update on the Esker permeability project at this stage with information on consultation and dates.

To ask the Manager if public bins in this committee's area can be emptied at the weekend in order to prevent waste being left beside bins where they are full and to reduce the overwhelming smell of dog faeces at some locations where responsible owners bag it and bin it as requested to.

To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update and anticipated timeline of the Esker permeability project?

That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to confirm whether as part of projects taking place within our villages and towns an analysis is carried out to assess the impact on local businesses both prior to the commencement of works and following their completion in order to evaluate any positive or negative effects arising from such projects.

To ask the Chief Executive if there are plans to introduce solar-powered compacting bins within the Lucan area and if not at present whether consideration can be given to including such bins in future plans once the upcoming budget has been agreed.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Deputations for Noting (No Business) 

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

This committee calls on the Chief Executive to facilitate and support the establishment of a local safety forum for Adamstown / Lucan, in line with the local forums operating in other LEA's throughout the county.

To call on the manager to conduct an access audit of Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin with residents with lived experience through engagement with the Disability and Equality officer to further develop and enhance access in our towns and villages

This committee calls on the manager to develop a Dementia Friendly Lucan initiative, also engaging with Aura Leisure and our age friendly officer to host dementia friendly coffee mornings in the newly opened centre supporting our community.

To ask the Chief Executive when the stock condition survey will be completed for the 501 social housing units in the Lucan LEA, given that this is a critical prerequisite for progressing to the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme. Can the Chief Executive confirm when Lucan is expected to be included in the programme and provide an indicative timeframe for when retrofit works may commence in the area?

To ask the Manager for details of any long term plans for the Lucan area for age-appropriate, accessible housing (in both existing private and public residential areas) that could be built as a small infill developments, allowing older residents to remain within existing communities when their needs to downsize become essential.

To ask the Manager what is the current waiting time an applicant for housing adaptation grant should expect to wait for SDCC to issue final payment after the inspector has visited the home to confirm works were completed to expected standards.

To ask the Chief Executive what plans are currently in place or being consideredfor the inclusion of independent living and age-friendly accommodation within future housing developments in the Lucan area and to outline the current stage of progress including which schemes are at design stage and which are at planning stage.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That the Chief Executive investigate the conditions of windows in all the houses in the Lett's Field estate as there has been problems in a number of houses with broken handles.

That the Chief Executive work with the builder of the infill housing in St Ronan's Crescent to arrange for the cleaning of windows of the houses directly beside the site that have been badly effected by dust from the site.

That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to confirm what lands South Dublin County Council owns adjacent to the new Griffeen Community College build site just off Griffeen Road and that a map indicating the extent of Council-owned lands in this area be provided. Further, that the Chief Executive outline any current or proposed plans for these lands and that this matter be discussed as part of this motion at the Area Committee meeting.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on when the outstanding works referenced in Members Rep ID 1884723 will be completed.

To ask the Chief Executive for a progress update on the taking in charge of the Gandon estate in Lucan, including whether the developer has indicated a timeframe for resolving the outstanding issues, whether enforcement measures are being considered or are in place, and what steps have been taken since the last report to advance the process.

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on any traffic investigations that have been carried out at sites where cyclists have been injured or died on roads in the ACM area?

To ask the CEO for an update on requests over the past few years from various members of the public, as well as councillors, for footpath repairs at Castlegate Way Adamstown

SDCC Winter Service Plan

New Works (No Business)

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

Correspondence (No Business)

"That this committee agree upon the need to address the inadequate public lighting situation along the stretch of road (R120) linking the N4 (from Vesey Park down as far as The Hollows Apts) into Lucan Village. Specifically, calling upon the manager to carry out a public lighting survey/inspection, with a view to scheduling the installation of new improved additional lighting measures, whilst also committing to refer any necessary interim tree pruning works that are encroaching on existing lighting as part of this agreed action."

That the Chief Executive arrange to improve public lighting in the lane at CASP/Clondalkin Equine Centre off the Fonthill Road.

That this Committee writes to and requests the National Transport Authority (NTA) to attend a future meeting of the Lucan, Palmerstown & North Clondalkin Area Committee to allow for direct discussion on the bus network serving our area. This request is made on behalf of local residents and as a Councillor representing an area with two of the largest Strategic Development Zones (SDZs) in the county located within it. Given this unique situation it is warranted that the NTA engage directly with members to discuss current services and future planning

That this Area Committee writes to Dublin Bus and the National Transport Authority to examine and address reported capacity issues on bus services operating from Adamstown, particularly during peak travel times and major events in Dublin City, and to report back on any planned measures to improve service reliability and passenger confidence along this corridor.

To write to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to request they paint the destination names on the eastbound lanes on the N4 approaching the M50 with clear markings indicating which lanes drivers should be in as they approach from junction 2a westbound.

That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to investigate the recurring issue of footpath flooding at the bus stop outside Westbury Close on the Newcastle Road. While previous works had appeared to resolve the problem it has since re-emerged. The Committee further requests that the location be re-examined to identify the cause of the ongoing drainage issue and that appropriate remedial measures be implemented to ensure a permanent solution.

That this Council now urgently reinstate the kerbside dishing at the junction of Glenmaroon Park and Glenmaroon Road. Previous reps 1802988 - 1818051 - 1707240 refer to this location which was wrongly raised in 2021 preventing wheelchair users and others to safely cross this junction.

Library News & Events

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

To ask the Chief Executive whether South Dublin County Council has developed or is considering a specific strategy to support and grow the night-time economy in the LEA, and if so, to outline what measures are included and the expected timeframe for implementation.

To ask the Manager for an update on the Lucan House & Demesne Part 8 timeline, and information on any works that might be planned in the short, medium or long term for the project?

To ask the Chief Executive what plans are in place for Lucan House over the next 6 to 12 months given that local councillors were actively involved throughout the pre-consultation and consultation stages of the project and to request that an update and presentation on Lucan House be provided at a future Area Committee meeting.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That the Chief Executive arrange for the site between 26 and 27 St Ronan's Crescent to become a grass lawn, local residents have agreed to cut grass and this could be done simultaneously as construction works on the Older Persons housing.