Agenda - Lucan-Clondalkin ACM (2) 27th January 2009
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Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 16th December, 2008
Corporate Services
Questions
To ask the Manager to write to Irish Rail to ask them for a projected completion date for the Rail Inter-connector from Heuston Station to the City Centre and to outline possible causes of delay?
To ask the Manager to write to the National Roads Authority for an update as to when the Newlands Cross upgrade will take place?
To ask the Manager to write to the Railway Procurement Agency asking them for projected completion dates for the Lucan Luas Line and Metrowest and to outline any factors which may delay either project?
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
Correspondence
Correspondence
(a) Reply received from RPA regarding Luas Line F - Cherry Orchard Stop
(b) Reply received from Dublin City Council regarding the use of 'mechanically propelled vehicles' in St. Anne's Park, Raheny
(c) Reply received from Dublin Bus regarding bus shelters on Kennelsfort Road
(d) Reply received from Dublin Bus regarding siting of bus stops on the N4
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee objects to any proposals to reduce public transport, including buses, in the Lucan, Palmerstown, Clondalkin and Newcastle areas. Many areas are not currently well served by buses, including residents in estates who previously depended on the Morton's Circle Line for example. Also, at a time when transport costs should be kept to a minimum, it is wholly inappropriate that bus fares should be increased, as did happen recently. This Committee requests the Manager to convey the above to the Minster for Transport and the Chief Executive of Dublin Bus.
That this Council contacts the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government to allow voting from the age of 16 in local elections and on the Lisbon Treaty.
That this Committee asks the Manager to request the Gardaí to put in place a procedure so that the people of Palmerstown will be served by a single Garda Station. Over the years there has often been great confusion given that one area of Palmerstown is being served by Ballyfermot Garda Station, and another area of Palmerstown is being served by Ronanstown Garda Station. This Committee agrees that the current arrangement is most unhelpful to the residents of Palmerstown.
That this Committee notes the decision of An Post to relocate the Lucan C and D Office from Tandy's Lane to the Fonthill Road, shares the concern of Lucan residents, particularly older people and persons who do not have cars, about the accessibility of the new location, and requests the Manager to write to An Post expressing these concerns, and requesting An Post to provide a number of options to Lucan residents who are notified that undelivered post is in the C and D Office, options to include re-delivery to the household involved at a designated time, re-delivery to nominated neighbours, and re-delivery to designated public agency premises in Lucan including Post Offices, and that the new arrangements and re-delivery options be adequately notified to residents.
That this Council contacts the Department of Environment with a view to changing policy to allow local Councillors to have regular contact, updates, proposals to
a) National Government Departments - such as Finance, and Foreign Affairs and
b) the European Commission, Parliament / Council and
c) possibly the United Nations, IMF, European Central Bank.
That this Committee rejects any proposals by Dublin Bus or the Department of Transport to reduce already inadequate bus services to Lucan and Clondalkin, is strongly of the view that Dublin Bus should increase and improve its services to and in the area, including new routes to Dublin City, new orbital routes to Clondalkin, Tallaght, Blanchardstown, Dundrum and Dun Laoghaire, additional buses, and requests the Manager to convey these views urgently to Dublin Bus, CIE and the Minister of Transport, and to remind the Minister and the transport companies of the investment made by SDCC in new roads and Bus Lanes in the County and in particular in and around Lucan and Clondalkin.
Community
Questions
To ask the Manager for a progress report on the Palmerstown Community Centre and if he will advise when the new Centre will be open for use?
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
Application for Grants
No Business
Library News Events
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager would present a report on the up-to-date progress of the All-Weather Pitch Facility as proposed by the 5 Lucan Soccer Clubs: Ballyowen Celtic Football Club, Beech Park Football Club, Esker Celtic Football Club, Hillcrest Football Club and Lucan United Football Club.
That this Committee repeats its call on the Government to provide specific funding to finance the operation of the Dual Purpose Sports Complexes in the County, including the Complexes at Collinstown Park and Palmerstown, at a level which will ensure that the Complexes are open to the full extent to meet demands of community organisations, sports clubs, individuals and other groups, and requests the Manager to provide an updated report on consultation with Government Ministers or Ministers of State on the matter.
That the Manager would report in detail on the provision of funding for the staffing for the sports and recreational services at the Palmerstown Sports Complex at Pobalscoil Iosolde, and Clondalkin Sports Complex at Collinstown Community College. This Committee agrees that the provision and the enhancement of these services are of the utmost importance to the quality of life of the communities in Palmerstown and Clondalkin.
To compliment the Manager on the Trojan work he has done and for his efforts over the past three years in securing funding and management arrangements for Palmerstown Community Sports Hall and that an up to date report be brought to this committee.
That the Manager make an updated report on the design and planning project for the Lucan Swimming Pool, including an indication of when the design and plans will be finalized, and requests the Manager to meet with Lucan councillors at the earliest opportunity to discuss the pool project in the context of the Capital Programme.
Parks
Questions
To ask the Manager for a report on the work being done in the open space between Lockview Road (adjacent to Lindisfarne Estate) and the Grand Canal, Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager to report on the grass-cutting schedule for Griffeen Valley Regional Park, Lucan. This Committee appreciates the value of our Regional Park in Lucan, but residents have requested that the grass be cut more regularly and that appropriate care be given to ensure that all areas of grass are cut to the highest possible standards.
To ask the Manager to report on the recent Christmas Tree Collection Service? This Free Christmas Tree Collection Service is greatly appreciated by the local community, however due to the anti-social behaviour by some, damages have been caused by trees being set on fire, which has in turn involved costs to the tax payer by way of Gardaí and Fire Services being required.
To ask the Manager for a firm date when the ditch at Palmerstown Green will be filled in and the area cleared of scrub as this is an ongoing location for anti-social behaviour and a source of great stress for local residents?
To ask the Manager for an update on:
a) the completion of the entrance and car park at Waterstown Park?
b) when the new type of pedestrian entrance from Riversdale to Waterstown Park which was vandalised soon after it was erection will be repaired?
c) the number and type of anti-social incidents in or in the approaches to Waterstown Park reported to the Gardaí/Council over the Christmas period?
To ask the Manager for a site meeting at Oakwood Grove, Clondalkin to see what can be done to close off a new drug and drinking site at the top of the estate adjacent to the wall at the canal?
To ask the Manager for an update on proposed skatepark facility for Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on works carried out in 2008 in Griffeen Valley Park, and if the Parks Department will be in a position in 2009 to implement any water features in the Park to promote biodiversity and support wildlife?
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
As previously requested and agreed, would the Manager bring as a matter of urgency, details of a proposed scheme to install public lighting on that section of footpath in Hermitage Park, Lucan, that is an established pedestrian route, linking the public transportation on the N4/Ballyowen Lane and the densely populated residential areas off Ballyowen Road, St. Loman's Road and Ballyowen Lane. Since I reported details of the disturbing and vicious attack on a resident in Hermitage Park, a further similar incident took place in the week before Christmas at this location. Many people, including those who participated in the public consultation process I engaged in, believe that public safety would be enhanced by the provision of public lighting at this location.
That this Committee is concerned about the delay in the implementation of the 5 Year Playground Programme in the Lucan and Clondalkin Electoral Areas, acknowledges the well founded fears of the Parks Department, and indeed residents groups, that unsupervised playgrounds in open parks/green spaces are extremely difficult to operate, and recommends that the Manager review the Council's approach to the provision of play facilities for children, and outdoor exercise facilities for adults.
That the Manager would bring a detailed report for discussion on the Lucan Village Weir Works. What stage are these works at, when will outstanding works be concluded, and what works are involved. This Committee appreciates that the Lucan Weir Works are of great benefit to Lucan, including showcasing a wonderful amenity in Lucan Village.
That the Manager provide an up-to-date report to this Committee giving details on the proposed quad bikes park area.
That South Dublin County Council erects a path from the canal end of Lindisfarne Lawn to Melrose Estate, Clondalkin.
That a report be brought to this Committee outlining the activities available to the public at this Council's fishing lakes in Corkagh Park, Clondalkin.
Environment
Questions
To ask the Manager to report on the Street-Cleaning Service, particularly in the South Lucan area? Many residents have reported to me the unsatisfactory state of our roads over the New Year period, including on Griffeen Avenue and Griffeen Road, and in estates off Griffeen Avenue and Griffeen Road.
To ask the Manager if he will report on actions implemented by the Environmental Services Department to notify households in Lucan of the Waste Management Bye-Laws, particularly in regard to the presentation of household waste and household materials for re-cycling, and if he will confirm that the practice of issuing fines for alleged improper presentation of household bins remains suspended, and if he can confirm that councillors will be advised in advance of any decisions to renew monitoring of household bins and the issuing of fines?
To ask the Manager when the name stone and litter bins will be provided in Oak Court Estate as per previous commitments.
To ask the Manager to agree to cleanse the open space at the rear of Droim Na Coille Estate, adjacent to the Outer Ring Road? This area is the subject of severe littering and should be treated by the Cleansing Department as a matter of great urgency.
To ask the Manager for a report on the litter problem on the path from Shancastle Park to Shancastle Drive, Clondalkin across the road from The Arc pub?
To ask the Manager for a list of emergency County Council phone numbers including out of hours times for the Clondalkin area and the following:-
1. Sewage emergencies.
2. Water emergencies.
3. Housing maintenance emergencies.
4. Refuse depot?
To ask the Manager for an update on the removal of Graffiti from the back lanes in Palmerstown as promised.
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
Environmental Anti-Litter/Anti-Graffiti Funding
Draft Regional Air Quality Management Plan
Report on Litter Management Plan 2008-2011
Correspondence
Correspondence
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the unacceptable delays in collecting the Green Bins in some estates over the New Year period by Greyhound Recycling and Recovery
That the Manager would report on why the many black bins are not being returned to footpaths having been emptied, as is required? This Committee request the Manager to carry out regular spot-checks and report back at the next Environmental Services Area Committee Meeting. What sanctions are appropriate to where there is repeated evidence of non-compliance of this regulation?
That this Council addresses the rise of privately owned animals; horses in open public fields
That this Council aligns its support with RAID (Rathcoole Against Incinerator Dioxins) as this will effect the entirety of the South Dublin County. Can the Council offer some figures in relation to the size of the incinerator when compared to other incinerators around Europe? Even if the Council objects, does the final decision rest with the EPA as to whether or not the incinerator is given the go-ahead?