Agenda - December 2025 Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena Area Committee Meeting
Back to MeetingsHeaded Items
Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of November Meeting
Community
Headed Items
Deputations for Noting (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
To ask the Chief Executive for a presentation on the progress of the proposed sports pavilion for Whitechurch Ballyboden.
Housing
Questions
Can the Chief Executive please provide a report on the instances of anti-social behaviour in Cloragh Mills, Edmondstown Road?
To ask the chief executive to outline what the average waiting time is for dealing with a maintenance or repair issue being raised by a Council tenant in the Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena area?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
To ask the chief executive how many active planning enforcement cases are currently live in the Rathfarnham Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena area?
To ask the chief executive how many applications were received for retention planning permission in 2025 for the Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena areas and how many have been granted?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Council to set out its policy regarding the pruning of hedges which, although planted on private property, significantly encroach out onto a public path or roadway.
To ask for a list of estates, in tabular form by LEA, which have not yet been taken in charge by SDCC and the length of time each development has been waiting to be taken in charge post completion of the build
Could the footpath be repaired at house 41 Fairways Rathfarnham to the cycle path crossing. The damage has been caused by tree roots and is a hazard that could cause people tripping.
Can the Chief Executive please provide an update on the progress of the planned footpath repairs for Woodlawn Park Grove and Woodlawn Park Avenue?
To ask the chief executive if the Council has received any update or progress reports on the works being undertaken by Uisce Eireann in Rathfarnham Village and whether there are plans for additional works into 2026?
Headed Items
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this area committee requests the removal of the flags that have been erected at the entrance to Whitechurch estate.
That the Manager have new lighting installed at the area opposite the Rua centre at the back of the BYCC community centre. The area has no lighting and is very dark for anyone attending the library in the winter months.
That this Area Committee seeks the rollout of previously approved Age Friendly seating and Age Friendly parking as per my Motion to the Council in October 2020. Could the Manager provide the plan and proposed installation timelines.
Libraries & Arts
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Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Environment
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this committee requests that the utility boxes in the Orwell area D6w are included in the street canvass programme.
This Committee acknowledges the commitment and work done by South Dublin County Council in relation to tackling graffiti across the Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena areas. In light of the increase in funding approved in the 2026 budget in relation to graffiti removal this Committee requests that further engagement occurs with outside bodies such as the ESB in relation to the timely removal of graffiti.
This committee calls on the manager, to arrange an inspection of the old church in the graveyard opposite the Spawell to ensure that it is in good order. And also investigates the possibility of installing low level lighting to enhance it's appearance and make it a feature in the evening.
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That the compound on Limekiln Road which was developed for the flood alleviation works be re-purposed into a car park to facilitate all park users
Public Realm
Questions
Can the Chief Executive please provide an update on the tree maintenance programme progress for the Firhouse Bohernabreena LEA with specific reference to timescales for maintenance?
This Committee requests the Council examine alternatives to the existing swing gate from the Boden Park walkway to Ballyboden Way for accessibility reasons.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
That this area committee requests that the trees in Idrone, Knocklyon are prioritised in the tree maintenance programme - can the report please include a timescale for the trees to be attended to.
That this committee requests that perimeter of Orwell park Green D6W is included in the council bulb planting scheme for next year 2026.
This Committee welcomes the publication of the 3-year tree maintenance and works schedule at the November Area Committee. This Committee requests that South Dublin County Council bring a progress report on this work to Area Committee each quarter.
That this area committee asks the Chief Executive to examine the provision of age-friendly exercise gym equipment at Rathfarnham Castle Park, in line with recent investments in Greentrees Park?
That this Council identifies existing and possible locations within this area for dog parks and/or dog trails where dogs may be walked "off lead" and considers allocating certain hours within which this may be done
That this committee requests: Following the huge success of the upgrade to the locally known 8 acres Greentrees Park that similar works take place on the 5 acres Greentrees Park. We call for upgraded entrances, benches and landscaping to bring it up to the same standard as the 8 acres.