Agenda - Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas Area Committee Meeting 21st October 2026
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Confirmation and re-affirmation of minutes of meeting Wed, 16th September 2026
Performance & Change Management
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence
- Response to M92017
- Response to M92230
Motions
That this Area Committee agrees to write to both Bus Connects and the NTA, requesting that they consider providing a direct bus service linking Bawnogue with Liffey Valley and The Square.
That this Area Committee will write to both the Minister for Transport and the NTA seeking funding for a pilot free school bus scheme that would serve pupils living in the part of Clondalkin that is located in the Clondalkin LEA that attend schools in the same area.
That this area committee write to the owners of Lidl in Kilcarbery and ask them to remove the two benches outside McCartan's Pharmacy as they are a magnet for anti social behaviour in the evenings which is ongoing, and has resulted in two full length windows being smashed on separate occasions.
That this Area Committee agrees to write to the NTA, calling on it to review train carriage capacity at peak times on services serving Adamstown, Kishoge and Fonthill train stations, with the review specifically examining the health and safety implications of overcrowding on these services during peak travel periods, particularly in light of ongoing population growth and increasing demand for public transport in the area.
That this Area Committee agrees to write to Irish Rail seeking an update on their correspondence of April 2026 (reply to February ACM item 90119) which outlined their measures to increase the capacity and frequency of commuter trains on the Hazelhatch line by acquiring new carriages.
Public Realm
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report on Corkagh Park work that includes cost breakdown, what's left to be done and toilet provision within the park.
To ask the Chief Executive if Council can remove graffitti from the wall on the corner of Bawnogue Rd and New Nangor Rd. this particular incident is particularly offensive to persons in the area.
To ask the Chief Executive, given the relative success of local authority-supported motocross tracks that provide responsible motocross enthusiasts with a safe and appropriate place to practice and ride, whether this local authority would support a similar initiative in this LEA.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the plans to install tall signage in car parks of Corkagh Park that would be visible from the N7 and R136?
To ask the Chief Executive for a time frame for the installation of the Ball Stop Net agreed under Public Realm works for 2026?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Clondalkin Village Public Toilet
Correspondence
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee ask SDCC to consider Pickleball in Corkagh Park in Clondalkin?
That this Area Committee request the Council to produce a report for discussion on the future plans for the Corkagh Park Lakes and further agree to a have a scoping meeting with the 'Corkagh Lakes Project' group to discuss a pilot community stewardship model for the lakes.
Environment
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive whether the Council intends to install bicycle stands at the newly resurfaced main car park (St. John’s Entrance).
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee request that SDCC should engage an information programme in the areas surrounding St Cuthbert's Park to inform people of procedures and restrictions involving community clean ups and the disposal of large rubbish items and of green waste that are currently being illegally dumped at black spots throughout the area.
That this Area Committee requests that SDCC engage with the owners of the "RIC" building on Old Nangor Road to ascertain their plans for the site and, if there are no proposals to develop this protected structure, to explore the possibility of acquiring the building.
That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC should facilitate community groups (such as Residents Ass.) in the holding of community events aimed at preventing bonfires been erected on public green space and where such events have support of An Garda Siochana.
Water & Drainage
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive if any work is being carried out by with regard to assessing the water (potable and foul) capacity in Brittas?
To ask the Chief Executive, under the Nitrates Directive and the Nitrates Action Programme (NAP), how many farm inspections have been carried out the area in 2026 and were there any outcomes?
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
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Deputations for Noting (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
Housing
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New Works (No Business)
Modular Homeless Housing Development
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee agrees that the SDCC Vacant Homes Officer will take measures to address the long standing vacant home on Grange View Grove, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. ADDRESS SUPPLIED
Planning
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on when the Council intends to submit the Part X for Rathcoole Lands and to please include any other updates in relation to the final Plan.
To ask the Chief Executive how it is that SDCC granted planning permission for a data centre (SD18A/0068) under specific planning conditions that SDCC laid out, but nonetheless has no role in ensuring the facility is built according to the same conditions and in particular conditions 19 and 20 which refer to noise.
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee requests that an information panel for St Brigids Well be installed similar to those located at the WWI Memorial and the Camac.
Transportation
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a summary of the various traffic analysis completed in our area in the past 18 months.
To ask the Chief Executive if any parts of Kilcarberry Grange have been taken in charge by SDCC yet?
To ask the Chief Executive if public lighting could be installed along footpath between St Johns Close and entrance of Corkagh Park. ( This pedestrian route is used frequently by people moving between St Johns/Greenpark and Cherrywood Estates).
To ask the Chief Executive if SDCC has powers to insist on developers/management companys of estates yet to be taken in charge by this local authority in the electoral area to provide sufficient road traffic signage in such estates
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)
Winter Service Plan 2026-2027
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
That this Area Committee launches a Village Enhancement Scheme for Rathcoole, with the aim of investing in the village while also addressing and alleviating ongoing traffic congestion issues as outlined in the traffic analysis completed by SDCC.
That this Area Committee agrees to reinstate the grass verge & remove the newly installed 5 parking spaces at Dunawley on the Avenue outside Clonburris school.
That this Area Committee requests that SDCC prepare a comprehensive traffic and transport plan for the Clondalkin area before the delivery of thousands of additional homes currently proposed or planned, which will have a future impact on traffic in Clondalkin, Rathcoole, Newcastle and Saggart
Libraries & Arts
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the art installation, The Monk and the Viking, on Monastery Road. The report should include details on when the installation is expected to be completed, whether signage will be provided, and whether any other public art projects are planned for the area.
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Library News & Events
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New Works (No Business) |
Application for Art Grants ( No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive if SDCC have an operational or financial interest in Bawnogue Shopping Centre and to establish what body or company are responsible for maintenance of the stairwell block and the upper level of the SC.
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New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)