Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

• H-I 1

To ask the Manager for a report on any plans there might be for 2 and 4 Liscarne Gardens, Clondalkin and the timing of such plans?

• Q 1

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the current Housing Refurbishment Programme for Greenfort and Shancastle Estates, Clondalkin?

• Q 2

To ask the Manager if the Council is experiencing any cases of purchasers of Affordable Housing units under Part V experiencing difficulties in keeping up loan repayments to the Council and if he will advise, in general terms, of the Council's policy where purchasers experience such difficulties?

• Q. 3

Correspondence 

No Business

New Works

No Business

Report on Housing Construction Programme

• H-I 3

Report on the Implementation of the Traveller Accommodation Programme

• H-I 4

Anti-Social Quarterly Statistics

• H-I 5

Part 8 Report for the Proposed Infill Housing Development at St Mark’s, St Mark’s Estate, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

• H-I 6

Cathaoirleach's Business

No Business

That this Committee requests South Dublin County Council to develop a housing strategy for North Clondalkin which contains a good social mix.

• M 2

That this Committee calls on the Housing Manager to state what the delay is in housing applicants in the Kilcronan infill housing project and when will these units be allocated?

That the Manager outline the number of evictions this year, per month, in Clondalkin.

That this Committee re-asserts the commitment of the Council to facilitate the provision of sheltered housing at Primrose Lane, Lucan and calls on the Manager and Director of Housing to again contact the land owners,  their housing association and other appropriate Voluntary Housing Associations with a view to encouraging their interest in implementing a sheltered housing project, which will provide for supported housing for older people.

That The Manager presents a report on the Gama constructed houses in Méile an Rí and Tór an Rí with the following:-

(a)  The extent of the problems with the housing.

(b)  A timescale for doing the remedial works.

(c)  What organisation(s) is going to do the work?

(d)  Is the County Council retaining money for GAMA for this and if so how much?

That this Council will endeavor to liaise with tenant's and their representatives in relation to rent arrears and the possibility of evictions and to liaise with elected representatives on the Council as to the current situation in which we receive an email with the treat of evictions only to be notified that arrangements have been made at the 11th hour with the tenant.  Also to complete an exhausted procedure where face to face meetings be attended by representatives of the tenant and a health cert be acquired to same and that court cases be a very last resort before eviction.  Can a monetary committee be set be set up to identify tenant's entering serious arrears?                                

To ask the Manager if he will investigate the potential of creating volunteer park wardens to supplement the work of the full-time staff, who clearly are not numerous enough to patrol our parks and ensure they are safe at all times?

• Q 4

To ask the Manager to clarify for once and for all what the legal position is in relation to management of the area covered by the steps and railings leading from the Lucan Road up to the Lucan-Newlands Road, given that this right of way has existed for many years, is not part of Brookvale estate, is poorly lit and maintained and needs to be managed adequately by the Council or closed off completely; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q 5

To ask the Manager to report on the small piece of land on Ballyowen Road, Lucan, between Esker Celtic Football Club Car Park and Ballyowen Lane with a view to considering my proposals made earlier to the Park's Department for this small piece of land?

• Q 6

To ask the Manager to have the low hanging branches pruned on Earlsfort Lane, Lucan?

• Q 7

To ask the Manager are there any proposals to erect railings between St. Andrews, Bewley and Mount Bellew Estates, Lucan to stop the access route between Droim na Coille and Willsbrook Estates, Lucan as it is used by youths engaging in anti social activities?

• Q 8

To ask for an update on progress of the Clondalkin Skateboard Park?

• Q 9

To ask for an update regarding the lights for St. Cuthbert's Park, Clondalkin?

• Q 10

To ask the Manager for a progress report on the Council's project to provide pitches, changing facilities and a Playground in Griffeen Valley Park, adjacent to the 12th Lock? 

• Q 11

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the taking in charge of the open space attached to Brookvale Estate, Lucan?

• Q 12

Correspondence

No Business

New Works

No Business

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the two outstanding areas where I have made regular representations owing to the excessive delays of approximately twelve years in the taking-in-charge of the open spaces at:

a. Abbeywood Court, Lucan

b. Brookvale, Lucan

What definite progress has now been made following our most recent discussions, and what is the precise time-scale for the conclusion of the taking-in-charge of these areas by South Dublin County Council?

• M 8

That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council initiates the procedure to close the pedestrian gap from Woodavens Estate, North Clondalkin in the direction of Neilstown Shopping Centre.

• M 9

That this Committee calls on the Manager to implement public lighting in St Cuthbert's Park as a matter of public health and safety as this walkway is increasingly being used as an access route for the Community.

• M 10

That the planted area between the N3 and Palmerstown Ave be restored to a satisfactory standard including the provision of a fence that (in the absence of the wall that was promised in 1980 and which has yet to be built) will prevent access to the laneway from the N4 and thus restore the area for residential use.

That the Manager outline their position in relation to the fisheries in Clondalkin Corkagh Park.

• M 12

To ask the Council, given its involvement in the opening of Lucan's first Youth Cafe, Mega-Bites, what steps it will take to promote the venue amongst various age groups, in consultation with the organising Committee, the CYC and the NYCI; to outline whether there exists the possibility of using the centre during off-peak hours as a means of providing additional community access and revenue-raising potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q 13

 To ask are there any proposals  similar to a Passport For Leisure programme for over 55 yr. olds provided by Dublin City Council?

• Q 14

To ask the Manager as to the progress/support to encourage development of a boxing facility at Deansrath Community College?

• Q 15

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the planning and other work preparatory to a Part 8 process in respect of the proposed Swimming Pool adjacent to Lucan Sports and Leisure Centre?

• Q 16

Correspondence

No Business

New Works

No Business

Application for Grants

• H-I 9

Library News Events

• H-I 10

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager would present a detailed report on consideration given to my earlier request for support for the Lucan Community Festival 2009.  Such a Festival would be of great benefit in enhancing the quality of life of a growing and developing community. Perhaps beginning with a weekend, say for example linked with St. Patrick's Day, the Lucan Community Festival 2009 would provide an opportunity to showcase local music, dance and performing arts, food exhibitions, including diverse cultures, sport, history, culture, folklore and more - a community celebration of all that is good in Lucan.

• M 13

Noting Kenneth Egan's outstanding success in being awarded an Olympic silver medal in Boxing, that this Committee asks for an update on plans to develop a premises for Neilstown Boxing Club and urges South Dublin County Council to proceed with its construction as soon as possible.

That this Committee congratulates Supt. Pat Clavin and his colleagues in Q District of An Garda Síochana on the very successful International Community Open Day held at Lucan Garda Station on 27th September 2008, and recommends to the Manager that the Community Services Department of the Council liaise with the Garda authorities on possible participation by the Council, by way of sourcing additional venue space in Lucan etc., with An Garda Síochana in a similar event in 2009.

• M 15

That the Council enter negotiations with Siac in relation to the library extension on behalf of the four local residents associations.

Following my earlier representations, including my Motion to the September '08 Community Department Meeting, on the efforts of Five Lucan Soccer Clubs to provide All-Weather Facilities for its players, and the Government's recent omission of this project from funding, would the Manager report specifically, and list the reasons given, as to why the Department of Sport, Arts and Tourism did not include this project in those approved for funding.

That this Committee thanks the Manager and the Community Services Department for their proactive role in ensuring the Sport Complexes at Palmerstown Community School and Collinstown Park Community College, managed jointly by the school authorities and the VEC Youth and Sports Department, provide invaluable services to their communities, notes the concerns expressed about the future funding of the two complexes (funded substantially up to the end of 2008 from the Dormant Accounts fund) especially the money for contract staff wages, and requests the Manager to ensure that the Council will continue to provide the resources it can, including staff expertise, in 2009 to keep the two complexes open for community use.

• M 18

To ask the Manager if he will outline the estates that have been provided with a junk collection in each of the last five years; to outline when the next list of estates will be published; to clarify whether every estate taken in charge can still expect to be covered at least once every five years and on what basis new estates will be added; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q.17

To ask the Manager to outline the latest schedule for the rollout of the brown bins in Lucan, Palmerstown, Saggart, Rathcoole and Newcastle, to indicate whether there will be a charge for such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q.18

To ask the Manager to clarify what South Dublin County Council's contractor will accept in its green bins given the nationwide advertising campaign by Repak which suggests that more materials than hitherto thought of can be collected, including aerosol cans; to outline, if all such Repak-highlighted materials are not covered, the timeframe in which additional materials will be able to be added; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q.19

To ask the Manager can he press the Gardaí to remove a red van parked in Cappaghmore Estate?  It is an eyesore and because the insurance discs are valid, the Gardaí cannot remove it?  This is an accident waiting to happen also, as ambulances drive around this corner which is tight enough.   I believe that the Gardaí are standing aside and letting 1 owner of 1 van be a nuisance to the residents who have lived there for the past 25 years or more.

• Q.20

To ask the Manager to seek up-to-date and detailed information on all/any recent experiences of the Emergency Services, including Fire, Ambulance, etc., where accessing or exiting Lucan and Palmerstown in emergency cases was hampered owing to traffic congestion, road works etc?

• Q 21

To ask the Manager to be proactive on enforcements and regulation of  bonfire's in housing estates and on common greens for the forthcoming Halloween festive and to do a report on the matter?

• Q 22

To ask the Manager to have the graffiti removed from the back lanes in Palmerstown as they are now a real eyesore and most depressing for residents who have to use them?

• Q.23

To ask the Manager if (1) it is possible to provide feedback and suggestions to local Residents/Environmental Groups who entered for the recent Beautiful South Dublin Awards, but did not receive an award, so that these groups will continue with their work to enter for the awards in future years, and (2) consideration will be given to introduce additional categories for housing estates with over 300 houses?

• Q.24

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the installation of replacement bins in and around the steps at Sarsfield Park, Lucan and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q.25

Correspondence

No Business

New Works

No Business

Report on Litter Management Plan 2008-2011

• H-I 12

Cathaoirleach's Business

No Business

That the Manager as agreed by this Committee, arrange to send out the litter warden to Kilcronan Estate, Clondalkin to advise as to how this area can be cleaned as it presently looks very unkempt with abandoned junk and litter strewn about.

• M.20

That the Manager outline costs paid to promote the reduction of litter, through the internet or through plans or launches and also the figure spent this year on litter wardens and the ACTUAL number of litter wardens in the county.

• M.21

That the Manager review the system of allocating estates for junk collections and create a rolling three year list so that residents associations and Councillors will have more certainty as to which areas will be due for collection. This should include a percentage set aside for estates that have been taken in charge for at least a year into the current system. It should also ensure a guaranteed collection every five years. This will enable transparency as to the process of area selection.

That this Committee calls for the reinstatement of the dust cart service back into Quarryvale and the Harelawn area and calls for this service to be extended to the Neilstown shopping area which is an eye sore of litter waste.

That the Manager would request the Environmental Services Department to inspect Ballyowen Lane, from the roundabout to the end of the cul-de-sac, for illegal dumping and litter, and carry out any necessary cleaning, and request the developers of Larkfield Estate, who are responsible as the estate has not yet been presented for taking-in-charge, to tidy up and maintain the grass and shrubs on the right hand side of the lane opposite Liffey Terrace.

• M.24

That this Committee asks the Manager to investigate the possibility of a permanent litter warden for Clondalkin to fulfill both an enforcement and educational role to tackle the ongoing litter problem.