Agenda - April 2026 Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena Area Committee Meeting
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Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of the March 2026 RTFB ACM
Water & Drainage
Questions
To ask for an update on the Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme with details of the works yet to be carried out and an indicative timeframe for completion.
To ask the Manager what reviews are taking place to assess the impact of continued development on drainage and flood infastructure downhill across Firhouse/Bohernabreena
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
This Committee notes the impact of the recent flooding at Dodder Valley and the amount of debris deposited near and around Dodder Valley Park. This Committee requests that the Council take steps to remove this debris as soon as possible.
Public Realm
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
This Committee requests that the area from the entrance to Barton Drive to the shops in Barton Drive (Rathfarnham) is included in future tree planting programmes.
That a water source be provided in the new dog run in Dodder Valley Park for dogs.
Environment
Questions
To ask the manager whether there are plans to remove the split cycle and pedestrian lane between the Community Centre and the Firhouse Community College on Ballycullen Drive due to the cycle lane in both directions on the other side of the road, update the markings and add a no cycling sign to make the commute to school safer for smaller children?.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
This committee calls on the Manager to undertake a cumulative traffic impact assessment (preferably in advance of the closure of the public consultation on Ballyboden active travel scheme) which takes note of the previous impacts on traffic following Orlagh roundabout upgrades, existing peak traffic, the impact of M50 delays on the area, future growth from further housing development (e.g. Augustinians) and the fact that public transport in the area is unreliable and often infrequent at peak times, according to data from Dublin Bus and the NTA.
Community
Headed Items
Deputations for Noting
(i) Glendoher Estate Residents Association
(ii) Temple Manor Wilkins Residents Association
(iii) Beechwood Lawns, Coolamber and Maple Estates Rathcoole Residents Association
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Housing
Questions
To ask the Manager what is happening with the social housing properties in the Rathfarnham area (details supplied) that were recently flooded and if there is a timeline for their return to use.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
To ask for a status update in relation to the current statutory position at Rosebank with respect to planning issues, including the S.154 Enforcement Notice and the S.59 Endangerment Notice, together with indicative timelines for enforcement.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That the Manager refuse the licence application for a Section 254 Licence for an 18-metre telco street pole at the roundabout at Anne Devlin Road/Anne Devlin Park, Rathfarnham. The area is well served with fibre cables. Eir has upgraded fibre to their poles and Vodaphone has also upgraded their Cable-Link network to fibre. The area is also served with similar telco large poles one opposite the Blue Haven Pub at Ballyroan Road. And at the other end of Ballyroan Road at the entrance to Glendoher Estate there is another large telco pole serving the area.
Transportation
Questions
Could the ramp outside house 27 Anne Devlin Road, Rathfarnham be resurfaced as it is has become flattened down. Also, the other ramps on Anne Devlin Road need their road markings repainted.
Could the worn out stop sign road markings at the junction of Washington Land/Anne Devlin Road, Rathfarnham be repainted.
To ask the Chief Executive to advise whether it is possible to introduce a scheme whereby residents associations in Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse and Bohernabreena can apply to have their estate signage upgraded or replaced.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
In light of ongoing concerns about the impact of heavy vehicles on Ballinascorney Road, that a weight restriction be introduced between Old Bawn and the Quarry.
That the Council's reinstatement and resurfacing works on the Main Street in Rathfarnham Village be carried out in tandem with the upcoming Uisce Eireann works, rather than afterwards, to minimise disruption to the village, noting that the Main Street will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the works.
That this Council provides for the regular inspection and adjustment, as necessary, of the volume of the audible signal on all parts of the pedestrian crossing from the Yellow House to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham and the crossing to Rathfarnham Castle Park, as residents report it can be very difficult "identify the walk signal" if there is even slight ambient noise, and this is a hazard for the visually impaired.
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
Library News & Events
Application for Arts Grants
Arts Programme Update
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a progress update on the Rathfarnham Castle Stables and Courtyard Project.
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
Local Priorities Fund
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this area committee agrees to write to DLRCOCO as this committee notes that there will be an increase in the number of concerts held in Marlay Park this coming June. This Committee further notes and acknowledges the work done by South Dublin County Council in working with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to mitigate disruption and inconvenience for local residents. With the increase in the number of concerts this Committee requests that a letter be sent to DLROCOC so that a revised plan is put together to ensure disruption to residents in this area are kept to a minimum.