Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting (2) 22nd April, 2008

• H-I 1

To ask the Manager what progress is been made in helping to resolve the anti social behaviour of a minority of families who are living within the Balgaddy housing complex, and are feuding with each other. Can some of the families who might be willing to be transferred, be transferred, if appropriate?

• Q 1

To ask the Manager if there are bye laws within the tenancy agreement that can be implemented barring such tenants from holding parties within the residence or consuming alcohol on the basis that this behaviour has led to anti social behaviour or a general nuisance to neighbours over a persistent amount of time?  Has the Council used such powers?  Over the last few weeks I have been contacted by residents in Clondalkin because of the behaviour of a minority of residents engaging in such acts every weekend?

• Q 2

To ask the Manager the number of houses the Council owns in private estates and how Management administer such houses i.e. where do they fit into the management of estates?

• Q 3

To ask the Manager to cut or remove the conifer trees at 12 Kilmahuddrick Grove as they are completely blocking the light at 22 Kilmahuddrick Road which backs on to 12 the Grove? The tenant causing the problem has been ordered by this Council to remove the trees but the Council can never gain access despite the continuous presence of at least one tenant. The Council promised to remove the trees over 3 years ago?

• Q 4

To ask the Manager for a progress report on the House Refurbishment Programme (Phase 2) in Quarryvale?

• Q 5

To ask the Manager if he will provide information on the following: (a) The number of families on the Housing Lists for Lucan and Clondalkin, by size of housing unit (number of bedrooms); (b) the numbers of housing units allocated to persons on the Housing List in Lucan and Clondalkin since 1 January 2007, and if will outline the criteria for an applicant to be classified as a priority applicant? 

• Q 6

Correspondence

No Business

New Works

No Business

Report on Housing Construction Programme

• H-I 3

Report on Implementation of Traveller Accommodation Programme

• H-I 4

Cathaoirleach's Business

No Business

That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council initiates the procedure to close the new pedestrian gap from St. Cuthbert's Road into Kilcronan Court, Clondalkin.

• M 1

To ask the Manager if he will advise on any financial support that might be available to the Lucan Homestart Group, currently based in Ballyowen Community Centre, and in particular any support that might be available from the County Childcare Committee?

• Q 7

To ask the Manager if he will outline the Council's policy on requests from community groups seeking to purchase sites on Council owned land for the purpose of building a community centre?

• Q 8

Correspondence

No Business

New Works

No Business

Application for Grants

• H-I 7

Library News Events

• H-I 8

Community Linkage Fund

• H-I 9

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager responsible brings forward a firm schedule for the Library/Digital Hub in Palmerstown.

• M 2

That this Committee welcomes the imminent opening of the premises at the Griffeen Centre, Lucan as a Youth Café and headquarters for Lucan Youth Service, and requests the Manager to defer any decision to allocate the room presently used by Lucan Youth Service in the Ballyowen Castle Community Centre for other uses, pending efforts by Lucan Youth Service and County Dublin VEC Youth and Sports Committee to secure the necessary staff and financial resources to continue the provision of youth services and activities in that Centre.

• M 3

That this Council's Community Department brings a report on the provision of facilities for the elderly in our Community Centres at Neilstown and Rowlagh, e.g. are there any drop-in facilities or structured supports available or have these been requested.

• M 4

That the Manager would present an up-to-date and detailed report for discussion on the New Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool for Lucan. Would he specifically outline the planning and consultation process associated with this project and assure this Committee and the Lucan Community of the Council's commitment to provide this new facility despite restrictions on government spending, including delays in funding grants by the Department of Arts, Sports & Tourism, as previously outlined in response to my ongoing representations for a New Sports and Leisure Facility, including a Swimming Pool for Lucan, and reiterate that the Council remains committed to allocating the required capital funding to deliver the New Sports and Leisure Facility, including a Swimming Pool in Lucan.

• M 5

To ask the Manager if he would plant trees in the green area on the right at the entrance to Floraville Avenue?

• Q 9

To ask the Manager what measures are in place to enforce the “dogs on a leash” policy in Griffeen Valley Park given the increasing number of dogs roaming unleashed in that park, and what penalties apply to owners who fail to leash their dogs, and if he will ensure the strict enforcement of that policy?

• Q 10

To ask the Manager whose responsibility is it to mow the overgrown grass verges on the approach road to Tullyhall and Rossberry Estates, Lucan?  And, if the responsibility lies with the Developer, can the Manager request the Developer to undertake this work as soon as possible?

• Q 11

To ask the Manager to report on the public's use at Lucan Demesne - a local and regional treasure greatly appreciated by the general public, especially in the Lucan area? Would he outline:

• What works are currently taking place in Lucan Demesne
• Plans to mark out car parking places in the car park in Lucan Demesne that would help avoid congestion
• What Short Term Car Parking Regulations will be introduced to help eliminate the all-day car parking currently taking place which is restricting residents who are visiting Lucan Demesne from parking in the car park?

• Q 12

To ask the Manager for a report on the situation regarding anti-social behaviour in Glenaulin Park and Waterstown Park and what has happened to my motion passed some time ago for CCTV in these parks?

• Q 13

To ask the Manager to progress the provision of an engraved granite stone at the entrance to Oak Court Estate as I requested some time ago which would both prevent motorists from parking on the grass margin and enhance this area which is also the gateway to the Community School and Glenaulin Park. This would complement the good work of the residents who are currently fighting an uphill battle to maintain their estate to a high standard?

• Q 14

To ask the Manager are there any proposals for a skating rink (ice) for Christmas in Corkagh Park?

• Q 15

To ask the Manager are there any plans for a skateboard facility for the Clondalkin area?

• Q 16

To ask the Manager for a progress report on the implementation in the Lucan and Clondalkin Electoral Areas of the Council's Five Year Playground Programme?

• Q 17

To ask the Manager what use is to be made of the old stone material taken from the old Neilstown Bridge, if all of the stone is to be moved to Corkagh Park, and if the North Clondalkin Community Development Association has been consulted about the possible use of some of the stone for a piece of public sculpture in the north Clondalkin area? 

• Q18

Correspondence 

No Business

New Works

No Business

Cathaoirleach's Business 

That this Committee calls on the Manager responsible to proceed with the long promised Palmerstown Village renewal as this has been with planning for almost two years and the previous job done a number of years ago has resulted in the footpaths being in a very dangerous state and the traffic associated with the M50 works has caused further deterioration of the road surface.  This Village that has such potential is becoming an eyesore due to neglect.

• M 6

That the relevant Department removes the remains of fires on the green area at Kilmahuddrick Lawns, Clondalkin.

• M 7

That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the Two All-Weather Facilities for Griffeen Regional Park, Lucan, including an up-date on progress made since I first introduced this project in South Dublin at this Committee Meeting in September 2007. Would the Manager set out the procedure and time-scale for the installation of the All-Weather Facilities, including the on-going consultation with the five local soccer clubs in Lucan?

• M 8

That this Committee recommends that a stub wall be erected between Monastery Gate Estate and the public open space between it and the M50.

• M 9

That the Manager would bring forward a detailed proposal to set up a Griffeen Valley Park Users Group, consisting of voluntary representatives of Residents Associations of estates adjacent to the Park, representatives of clubs and other organisations using the Park, and Council Park Rangers.   

• M 10

That a site meeting be held at the open space in Westbourne Green where it adjoins the walkthrough into Lealand Estate, Clondalkin.

That the Manager reports on incursions of horses and riders from the old farmhouse adjacent to the Cloverhill Road Bridge over the M50 into Collinstown Park.  What is being done to remedy the situation there.

To ask the Manager if the Recycling Service offered by the Council can be expanded to allow the placing of additional plastics in Green bins, to match the service currently provided by City Bin Co. whereby they allow Plastic Bottles, Clean Wrappings and Clear Bags to be placed in their Green bins?

• Q.19

To ask the Manager that the laneway between Culmore Road and Glenaulin Park be cleaned of rubbish and checked on a regular basis until the habits are broken?

• Q 20

To ask the Manager if he will advise which Department is responsible for emptying the litter bins at the steps in Sarsfield Park, Lucan and if the bins could be emptied more frequently?

• Q 21

To ask the Manager if the Council received a report of a sewage discharge into the Griffeen River during the past month due to a breakdown in the pumping station in the vicinity of Arthur Griffith Park, if the pumping station in question breaks down more often than might be expected, and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q 22

To ask the Manager if he can give information on the current street cleaning service provided in Shancastle, Greenfort and Old Tower estates? 

• Q 23

Correspondence

No Business

New Works

No Business

Wayleave at Esker Park, Lucan

• H-I 12

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Council writes to the ESB and Eircom asking that they keep their boxes at the entrance to Woodfarm Acres free of graffiti and to business premises in Palmerstown Village with the same request, while complimenting Council staff in the excellent work they do against heavy odds to keep the County public areas free of graffiti and that a concerted effort be made to eradicate the practice at the pedestrian entrance to the Covert from Kennelsfort Road.  This area is nothing short of a disgrace between graffiti and dumping of rubbish.

• M.13

That a site meeting be held at Kilcronan Estate, Clondalkin in view of the rundown and litter strewn condition of certain areas of the estate.

• M 14

That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the new regulations governing the disposal of plastic bottles in the Green Bin.  In addition would the Manager include details regarding the removal of Plastic Bottle Bank Containers, on the Newcastle Road, Lucan, including details of signage, public notices etc., notifying the public of these changes, and what specific items can and cannot be included in the Green Bin owing to the possible lack of information in the public domain in the light of an inordinate number of representations made to me on this very important matter.

• M.15

That this Committee supports the initiative, whereby supermarkets would assist by providing Plastic Collection Points for the return of all plastic materials in which they sell their goods.  Such an initiative would be of great benefit to the local community and, an ideal Pilot Project which would be welcomed in the Lucan area.

• M.16