Confirmation and re-affirmation of minutes of meeting 19th November 2025.

To ask the Chief executive for an update on plans for the re-use of the former Clondalkin swimming pool building.

Deputations for Noting (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Area Committee agrees that the relevant manager should commit to producing a report discussing future use of the Clondalkin pool and a potential timeline for public consultation. This report is to be presented to councillors in a briefing.

That this Area Committee request that the yellow lines at Clondalkin swimming pool carpark are repainted?

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Draft Part 8 – Proposed Redevelopment of Lock Road, Traveller Accommodation, Grange Castle West

That this Area Committee calls upon SDCC to enter into meaningful engagement to resolve issues pertaining to boundary treatment between Ashwood Estate and the new Canal Extension site.

To ask the Chief Executive would they give an updated timeframe and detailed report on the County Development Plan agreed for Saggart Local Area Plan now known as Saggart Framework plan?

To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that no LRD planning application was received for the site behind the Mill Shopping Centre in Clondalkin, within the six months period from SDCC issuing an LRD opinion on outline proposals presented at an LRD meeting?

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the number of enforcement notices/letters issued for developments in Rathcoole Village in the last year and what were the subjects of the enforcement notices?

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

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the traffic survey and subsequent traffic management plan for Saggart, Rathcoole, and Newcastle.

To ask the Chief Executive to consider relining the road at Newlands Close, specifically by adding a yellow box between the Bank of Ireland and the Maldron Hotel. This improvement would enhance visibility and safety for all road users. Currently, the road markings at this junction have faded significantly, which reduces visibility.

To ask the Chief Executive would they give an updated timeframe and detailed report on the County Development Plan agreed traffic survey and plan for Saggart, Newcastle and Rathcoole.

New Works (No Business)

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

Correspondence (No Business)

That This Area Committee request that SDCC install bus shelters at:

• Rathcoole bus stop near bank stop 3445
• Scóil Chrónáin stop 3446
• Avoca stop 3449
• Saggart stop around from Luas stop 3426
• Citywest stop 3432 and across the road, stop 3438.

That this Area Committee request on behalf of the Parents and Caregivers Association, of Rathcoole Educate Together National School, for an immediate review of the current transport arrangements and extend the school bus service to include all students from Tallaght, Citywest and Saggart attending Rathcoole Educate Together National School at the current temporary school location in Newcastle.

That this Area Committee agrees to discuss the functioning of the recently completed permeability route between Burgage Green and Parsons Court in Newcastle with respect to sight lines, gate design, and proximity to the bin shed doors.

That this Area Committee agrees that council should address the traffic priority issue that exists at the junction of Fonthill Rd and Cherrywood Grove to and bring clarity to the issue that will improve safety here.

That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC should take in charge the pedestrian lane that currently links Woodford Walk and Knockmitten Park, along the Camac River at the Áras na Cluaine Apartment Block.

That this Area Committee agree to move the Cherrywood Villas name stone to the correct side of the road to redress the mistake Google Maps is making in naming the entire road Cherrywood Villas when in fact it is a continuation of the Old Nangor Road.

Library News & Events

New Works (No Business)

Application for Arts Grants (No Business).

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Area Committee ask SDCC arts office to Work with Peamount Healthcare to develop a living history record through pictures and stories of the residents of the intellectual disability section of Peamount Healthcare.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to examine the feasibility for installing and managing CCTV along the Grand Canal Greenway in the Clondalkin LEA, and to report back to this Committee.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence 

• M88880 - Correspondence email from Newcastle Tidy Towns, Committee member.

• M87570 – Correspondence letter from Chairperson, B.O.M, t. Joseph’s Boys’ School.

That this Area Committee write to the HSE requesting a plaque to honour Dr Josephine Clarke and her husband Liam Clarke in the Rathcoole Day Care Centre.

That this Area Committee write to the The National Transport Authority (NTA) requesting increased capacity on the Luas redline.

That this Area Committee write to the HSE to request drugs, alcohol and dental services are included in the new Primary Healthcare Centre at Citywest to meet the growing local needs of Saggart, Rathcoole, Newcastle and Citywest.

That this Area Committee write to the HSE and Tusla to request the uncommitted 12,500 sq ft space available at the New Primary Health Care Centre is used to meet the growing community needs in Saggart, Rathcoole, Newcastle and Citywest.

That this Area Committee agrees to write to both the ESB and Uisce Éireann encouraging them to liaise to ensure fresh drinking water supply to the Athgoe and Highdown Hill areas of Newcastle.

That this Area Committee offers congratulations to the Laurels Cycle Crew on the success of this year’s Santa Cycle and their fundraising efforts throughout the year.

That this Area Committee congratulates the SDCC team that organised the Christmas Market and choirs around the Christmas Tree lighting in Clondalkin.

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on dereliction notices in Rathcoole Village, what they pertain to and their state of play.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Area Committee request that SDCC call into vape shops around village and remind them of their duties under the litter act and ask them for a plan to respond to used vapes outside their shops.

To ask the Chief executive what measures can be considered to improve safety and access at the point of overflow on the Camac at Clondalkin Commons.

To ask the Chief Executive where the surface water drainage that descends into road gulleys in the Bawnogue and Deansrath area ends up, given that the area is not close to any river?

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Area Committee address the drain blockage located on the road outside the local GP's practice Saggart. we are increasingly concerned that the standing water will freeze, creating a serious risk of injury to pedestrians and road users.

To ask the Chief Executive how SDCC will address the growing shortage of all-weather sports facilities in Clondalkin, to meet population growth and needs of residents?

To ask the Chief Executive the timeline and quantity of solar bins planned for the Clondalkin , Newcastle , Rathcoole , Saggart and Brittas local electoral areas (LEA)?

To ask the Chief Executive to provide an expected timeline for the installation of new smart solar-powered compactor bins in Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart, and Brittas, given the strong public demand for these facilities, to include Rathcoole Park.

To ask the Chief executive what was the cost of the small wall built at the junction of Monastery Road and Knockmeenagh Lane?

To ask the Chief Executive to list the opening times of the all-weather football pitches at Knockmitten and Clondalkin Leisure Centre.

To ask the Chief Executive if there are any available hourly slots on the all-weather football pitches at Knockmitten or Clondalkin Leisure Centre?

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence(No Business)

That this Area Committee commit to allocate funds, circa €10-€20K, to plant 10 mini forests in the Clondalkin area in 2026.

That this Area Committee request that the council assist Cherrywood Residents Association with a biodiversity project next year in Cherrywood Estate. This would be Along the hedge elevated strip that used as a dumping ground to be levelled off and provide some topsoil, to allow for seed meadow flowers for biodiversity! The Project would take place in March/April 2026.