Agenda - February 2026 Tallaght Area Committee Meeting
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Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 26th January, 2026.
Libraries & Arts
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Application for Arts Grants/Arts Programme Update
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
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Corporate Support
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Public Realm
Questions
"Can the Manager please give an update on the scoping exercise planned for Kingswood, Tallaght (details supplied)? Please include an estimated timeframe for when it will commence and its duration?"
"Can the manager please raise the height of the wall separating Homelawn Avenue from the green space/playground? The current kissing gates are bypassed by people lifting scramblers over the low wall and into the park, destroying the green and causing fear amongst parents and children?"
"Can I ask if there is a plan in place for upgrades to drainage in our parks across Tallaght particularly where it comes to the playability on sports pitches, cross county running etc. it has been noted with me by a number of groups where pitches are unplayable for 3 or more months of the year?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
"This TAC call on the Council to establish a plan to tackle the recuring litter problem in Kiltalown Park?"
"This TAC call on the Council to explore suitable locations in the Tallaght area to plant native Hawthorn trees?"
"This Committee calls on the council to fix the two stone structures in Tallaght which where damaged in recent months and to provide a expected timeline of how long this may take to be reinstated (Tynan memorial cross and "welcome to Tallaght" Ogham stone on the N81)?"
"This committee calls for SDCC to permit a naming rock to be installed at Whitebrook Estate, by the Springfield Residents Association, in keeping with other naming rocks within the Springfield Area?"
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Manager to make a report regarding the District Heating Company regarding any future plans to expand the distribution to Airton, Broomhills and Greenhills Industrial and any associated housing developments in those areas?"
"To ask the Manager to provide a report on the CCTV installed at Montpelier View, outlining the date of installation, operational status, and effectiveness to date, and to confirm whether the CCTV has led to the identification or prosecution of any individual(s) involved in illegal dumping. The report should also indicate whether there has been a reduction in dumping incidents since installation and outline any recommendations for further action?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Water & Drainage
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
"Can I ask what works and supports are being put in place for community groups (particularly those ran by volunteers) with the upcoming grants program, and what outreach is being done by those groups who might not have applied before to the council for support?"
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Report on 2025 Community Development Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Manager to provide an update on the sale of the houses at 24 St Maelruans Park?"
"To ask the Manager if there is any bed availability in the Tallaght area for homeless individuals with complex needs and dual diagnoses, particularly where maintaining homeless accommodation has proven challenging?"
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Anti-Social Behaviour Report (For Noting)
Housing Allocation Report (For Noting)
Housing Delivery Report
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
"This area committee supports the residents of Marlfield Estate in Kiltipper in their request for an EGM with their OMC, to address the recent introduction of parking charges and the lack of engagement from the management company and directors with residents around its introduction, and calls on the Director of Housing to support their request, as property owner of more than 10% of the properties in the estate, by signing their EGM Request. This council also calls on the estate management department to convene an urgent meeting with SDCC tenants of the estate and represent their views at said EGM, if granted?"
"This Council supports the residents of Marlfield Estate in Kiltipper in their request for an EGM with their OMC, to address the recent introduction of parking charges and the lack of engagement from the management company and directors with residents around its introduction, and calls on the Chief Executive to support their request, as property owner of more than 10% of the properties in the estate, by signing their EGM Request. This council also calls on the estate management department to convene an urgent meeting with SDCC tenants of the estate and represent their views at said EGM, if granted?"
Planning
Questions
"Following on from the decision to refuse permission for the extension of the S254 licence for the Mast and Cabinet, located at the Junction of St Aongus Road and Tymon North Road, that this Area Committee calls on the Manager to issue notice to Cellnex to immediately remove their equipment and to fully reinstate the public land on which their equipment is located?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Transportation
Questions
"Can the Manager give an update on the investigation into the works necessary to repair the footpath in front of St. Killian's Senior and Junior Schools in Kingswood, Tallaght, as it is flooded every time it rains? Please include estimated costs for repairing the footpath?"
"Can the Manager please give an update on the Taking-in-Charge of land owned by St. Kevin's Church, Kilnamanagh (details supplied).
Please include an estimate of when the process will be complete?".
"Can I ask for an updated timeline on the Taking in Charge of the new Neighbourhood Park on the N7 serving the Citywest residence?"
"Can the Manager make a report to this Area Committee indicating when the Welcome to Tallaght signage will be erected on the N81 and other entry points to our County Town?"
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
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Motions
"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to install physical measures such as bollards along the affected sections of Citywest Avenue. (PHOTOS ATTACHED) Such measures would help prevent vehicles from mounting footpaths and verges, protect pedestrian safety, and preserve the local environment?"
"SDCC agrees to consider a yellow box at the entrance to Bawnlee & traffic lights or a zebra crossing between Dromcarra and Bawnlee aiding safe passage to the park?"
"This Area Committee acknowledges the difficulties encountered by contractors in carrying out public lighting repairs in Brookview. The Committee therefore calls on the Manager to liaise with the Anti-Social Behaviour Unit and An Garda Síochána to identify those responsible, in order to facilitate the safe and timely completion of the works?"