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Agenda - Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas Area Committee Meeting 18th March 2026

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Date:
18/03/2026 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
C AC Meeting Administrator
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

Confirmation and re-affirmation of minutes of meeting Wed, 18 February 2026.

Corporate Support

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Corporate Support
Responsibility:
Corporate Support

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee calls on the NTA to : Reinstate 38 car parking spaces at the new Gael Scoil Chluain Dolcáin / Coláiste Chillían development and keep the existing main entrance/exit gate. NTA has cut spaces from 103 -> 65.

https://votelf.com/rep/9366-Reinstate-38-car-parking-spaces-at-the-new-Gael-Scoil-Coliste-Chilliain-Nangor-Road-Old-Clondalkin-Dublin-22

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee request a meeting with the Department of Education regarding why the funding for SNA/SNE classrooms in the new Gaelscoil Chluain and Gaelscoil na Camóige has been refused?

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee agree to write to the NTA and/or TII to request a comprehensive review of peak-time capacity, scheduling, and branch balancing in light of the significant and well-documented population growth in the Citywest and Saggart corridor over recent years.

Performance & Change Management

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Performance & Change Management
Responsibility:
Performance & Change Management

Correspondence (No Business)

Environment

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Andrew O'Mullane

To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans to improve the cycle route from the Monastery Road to the city side of the Red Cow roundabout given that the current route does not conform to shared pedestrian and cycling width standards in places?

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Environment
Responsibility:
Environment

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive what information is available regarding a potential car sales business being carried out at (address supplied), where the congregation of large numbers of vehicles has become a nuisance to residents in the area. 

Water & Drainage

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Lorcan Brennan

That this Area Committee agrees to repair the broken sewage pipe in Corkagh park at boundary of Bushfield estate boundary wall meets Newlands Manor wall.

Public Realm

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Laurence Colleran

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on St Cuthberts park upgrade work that includes a timeframe and entrance barrier and perimeter entrance completion updates.

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on request for 'Keep Dogs on Lead' signs to be erected in Clondalkin Park first raised in Members Reps. ID: 1871436?

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee agrees that the wooden sculpture of an apple, where apple trees have been planted between the Dog Run and Cycle Track in Corkagh Park will be improved.

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Laurence Colleran

To ask the Chief Executive for a progress report on St Cuthberts park development and to initiate a meeting of the St Cuthberts HLTF to discuss any issues that remain outstanding.

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Public Realm
Responsibility:
Public Realm

Correspondence(No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee would consider installing educational signage in Corkagh Park to inform visitors about the documented harm caused by feeding bread to wild birds, including ducks, swans, and geese.

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee requests a full report on what SDCC has done to identify a permanent home for a Corkagh House Model, including details of photos and historical items relating to Corkagh currently held in the Corkagh depot, as well as archaeological information arising from the archaeological dig, and outlining the long-term plan for these materials.

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee agrees that the council should take measures to ensure cars cannot park and drive upon the green at Riversdale Green, such as installing of perimeter bollards around the edge. (Large vehicle are being parked upon the green here and thus destroying the grass verge).

Housing

Questions

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Fiona Hendley

To ask the Chief Executive if he intends to launch any affordable purchase housing schemes in the Clondalkin area in 2026?

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett

To ask the Chief Executive what Part 5 allocation of social housing units to SDCC has been agreed for the apartment block at the junction of Watery Lane and Orchard Lane in Clondalkin with planning reference, SD20A/0234?

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

New Works (No Business)

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Vivienne Hartnett
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett

Proposed Mixed Tenure Development at Oldcastle, Clondalkin – Masterplan

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Housing
Responsibility:
Housing

Correspondence (No Business)

Community

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Deputations for Noting (No Business)

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Community

Correspondence (No Business)

Transportation

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive how he will address traffic safety and speed issues along St Cuthberts Road, and if he would consider a ramp beside or beyond the SDCC depot?

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on proposed upgrade of Deansrath shopping centre car park and general area and an estimated timeframe.

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive to advise when the Council intends to deliver the construction of bus stops on the Hazelhatch Road (R405), between the Grand Canal and Newcastle Village, to facilitate the operation of the W6 bus service without delay.

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive. Given the increased volume of diverted traffic using the L6032 in Newcastle, why have essential repairs not been completed, and when can residents expect the road to be brought up to a safe and proper standard.

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive when the installation of double yellow lines within the Alpine Height estate will be completed.

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

New Works (No Business)

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

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

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Transportation

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Area Committee request SDCC build a Footpath from Kilcronan straight onto the canal that would be a huge benefit to the residents of Kilcronan, especially with kishoge train station opened and new bus routes on the grange castle road. A footpath would allow residents to access the public transport easily and safely

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That this Area Committee agrees to repair the Brownstown Road, Newcastle. The road currently has multiple large potholes, including one approximately the size of a van in both length and width and around 4–5 inches deep.

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Farhan Nasiem

That this Area Committee agrees to check the lights at keeper’s  lock / 9th lock road? 

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Area Committee agrees to commence the feasibility study on a permeability route between the Grange View estate in Clondalkin and the R136 budgeted for in SDCC Budget 2026.

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC should install preventative features at the three roundabouts from Park View Lawns through to St John’s Green, and through St John’s Grove, to prevent large traffic vehicles overrunning the kerbs and destroying the ground.

Planning

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (9)
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Planning

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
Rosaleen Dwyer

That this Area Committee requests South Dublin County Council to prepare a report with a view to progressing the reinstatement and protection of St Brigid's Well in Rathcoole, addressing the current condition of the site, heritage value, ownership and access issues, and the feasibility, costs, and timelines for restoration, in consultation with local community and heritage stakeholders.

Economic Development

Headed Items

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

New Works (No Business)

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

Section 38 Traffic Works Proposal: Upgrading Cycle Tracks in Grange Castle Business Park.

Correspondence

Cor (10)
Submitted by:
Economic Development
Responsibility:
Economic Development

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to examine, in consultation with Waterways Ireland, whether additional water safety measures, including the provision of lifebuoys where appropriate, could be installed along the canal within this area, and to report back to the Committee on the feasibility and any associated requirements.

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

That this Area Committee agrees to discuss the open space to the side of ADDRESS SUPPLIED, in the interest of regularising a public amenity.

Libraries & Arts

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Library News & Events

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

New Works (No Business)

H-I (18)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Application for Arts Grants (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (11)
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Libraries & Arts

Correspondence (No Business)