Agenda - Lucan-Clondalkin ACM (2) 23rd February, 2010
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CONFIRMATION & RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINTUES
Minutes of Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 26th January, 2010
Corporate & Library Services
Questions
To ask the Manager to write to Dublin Bus to request the installation of a bus shelter on the Newcastle Road at Finnstown Estate at the 151/25X bus stop? This is a very busy bus stop in the mornings and commuters have no protection against the elements. The precise location is the first bus stop on the Newcastle Road after exiting Adamstown and heading in the direction of Superquinn. There is adequate space adjacent to the footpath for the provision of a passenger bus shelter and there are a variety of designs in use around the network depending on space available, so the shelter can be drawn from an existing product range thus keeping the cost to a minimum.
To ask the Manager to write to An Post, and to ask for details of the intentions of An Post for future use of the land formerly occupying the Lucan Sorting Office, and any time-scales involved?
To ask the Manager to write to the Minister for Education and Science to request that he sanction without delay the planning and construction of the proposed Lucan South VEC second-level school on the recently acquired site at Kishoge and to further request that he commit to developing much-needed permanent accommodation for both St Andrews NS and Esker Educate Together NS on the two new sites currently being sought in Lucan by the Office of Public Works on his department's behalf?
To ask the Manager if Dublin Bus has indicated when the long promised bus shelters will be installed on Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown and if no indication has been given, to ask the Manager to write to Dublin Bus requesting that they be installed without further delay?
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NEW WORKS
No Business
LIBRARY NEWS & EVENTS
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
(a) Reply from Minister for Education & Science regarding Lucan Community School, St. Andrew's School and Esker Education Together School
(b) Reply from Permanent TSB regarding its branch on Main Street, Clondalkin
(c) Reply from Minister for Health & Children regarding a Speech & Language Therapist
(d) Reply from Minister for Education & Science regarding the registration of Educate Together as a second level patron
(e) Reply from Minister for Education & Science in relation to the Acquisition of a Site for Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada in Lucan
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
No Business
That this Area Committee calls on Irish Rail:
- To reverse it's decision to indefinitely delay the opening the new Kishoge Rail Station, noting that this new station, which cost the taxpayer many millions of Euros, is located only a short walking distance from many residential estates in Lucan South;
- To reopen the Phoenix Park rail tunnel so as to allow commuter trains from the Kildare line serving Hazelhatch, Adamstown, Lucan and Clondalkin to travel directly to the docklands and/or to the city centre, noting that the proposed new Interconnector rail tunnel is not due to open until 2018 at the earliest;
- To introduce commuter trains commencing in either Hazelhatch or Adamstown given that nearly all current morning peak-hour commuter trains are full before they reach our county;
- To coordinate with Dublin Bus on the introduction of orbital bus services, as proposed in the Deloitte review, to connect built-up residential areas of Lucan, Palmerstown, Clondalkin & Newcastle to rail stations on the Kildare line;
- To attend a special meeting with members of this Committee to discuss these and related matters.
That the Manager would again write to the Minister for Education and Science Batt O'Keeffe TD, and in noting the many motions, questions and submissions I have tabled over recent years on the outstanding matter of the required permanent building for Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, that the Minister would now take into account the urgent need for this facility, the increased anguish being expressed by the Gaelscoil community, and agree to the building of this Gaelscoil for opening in September 2010.
That this Committee commends the County Librarian for her efforts to locate a suitable location for the long promised Library/Digital Hub in Palmerstown for residents of the 3000 homes in the area as well as for the extensive staff and persons who are living in or associated with Stewart's Hospital; that she convey the appreciation of this committee to Stewart's Hospital Management and the dedicated staff of the Local Joint Library for the excellent service that is currently being made available in collaboration with SDCC Library Service to both the Hospital and Local Community; and requests that the library service avail of every opportunity to provide, in so far as is possible, the same range of services either in-house or in other suitable local locations, as it does in other branches of the County Library and that the role and profile of the Library Service be enhanced and promoted within the Palmerstown community.
That this Committee welcomes the decision by the Council to dispose of a site for a second level school in the Kishoge area, and requests the Manager to write to the Minister for Education and Science conveying the view of this Committee that it is a matter of the greatest urgency for his Department to complete the purchase of the site and initiate immediately the process for specifying the Schedule of Accommodation for the school, appointing a Design Team and achieving an early start on the building project as many parents in the south Lucan area, particularly those living and attending schools in the area defined by the Catholic parish of Divine Mercy cannot secure a place in a Lucan school of their choice for their children.
That this Committee requests the Manager to report to the Minister for Education and Science and request the Minister to prioritise St. Andrew's National School, Lucan and Esker Educate Together National School, Lucan for two of the three sites the Department of Educational and Science has recently indicated the Minister is seeking for the Lucan area.
That this Committee reaffirms its appreciation of the excellent programme of classes, exhibitions and other activities provided by the staff of the Lucan and Clondalkin Libraries over recent years, recognises that staff have been willing to carry out valuable work outside their contractual duties, and rejects the unfair and ignorant criticism of Library staff expressed in recent media coverage, and fully sympathises with the difficulties staff have in maintaining their morale and commitment in the face of unilaterally imposed significant cuts in their wages.
Environment
Questions
To ask the Manager to prioritise the previously mentioned graffiti problem on the new bridge across the Naas Road from the Luas (Red Cow)? This site is becoming a regular 'tagging' point
To ask the Manager to place a CCTV camera in the lane between the sides of 16 Lealand Avenue and 7 Lealand Road, Clondalkin on a temporary basis to monitor disposal of litter in that area?
To ask the Manager to have the drains cleaned in the lane behind the row of houses that includes; 16 Lealand Avenue and 7 Lealand Road, Clondalkin? (Please note - not the lane alongside the gardens of those houses).
To ask the Manager to report on the number outstanding of households outstanding unregistered for the electronic bin tagging in the Lucan electoral area?
To ask the Manager to report on bin collection matters in the Lucan area in particular since the roll-out of the new electronic waste charge system and to advise on:
- The number of bins not collected since 1st February due to problems with bin registration or ‘chip failure’?
- The typical waiting time for registration of bins reported as unregistered;
- The current waiting time for delivery to householders of new or replacement grey bins, further to my motion at the December meeting of this committee?
To ask the Manager to arrange for a tidy-up of the verges and hedgerows along Ballyowen Lane between the St. Loman’s Road roundabout and the sharp bend at Lána na bPáirce and to further introduce temporary occasional CCTV to monitor this stretch of road, with associated permanent warning signage, so as to seek to deter the significant problems of fly-tipping which blight this location?
To ask the Manager how many schools in Clondalkin and Lucan will be visited in the next six months by the Litter Warden and a member of the Environmental Awareness Section?
To ask the Manager how many schools in Clondalkin and Lucan will be taking part in the Willow Wonder Programme to create a Living Willow Sculpture in their school grounds?
To ask the Manager if he can arrange with the Environmental Services Department to increase the frequency of general clean ups in the Balgaddy area, including in the part of Méile an Rí adjacent to Foxdene, Lucan?
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NEW WORKS
No Business
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager arrange that the footpath on the Fonthill Road from first entrance to St. John's Estate as far as the Old Nangor Road junction (Corkagh Park side), Clondalkin be cleaned.
That this Area Committee agrees that the challenges of confronting environmental issues, including growing litter problems, are helped by the Council installing and servicing as many litter bins as possible at key strategic locations, for example at bus stops, in our parks, at schools etc. Would the Manager present a detailed report on what improvements in litter bin installations are scheduled in the areas within the Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee for 2010.
That this Committee calls on the Manager responsible to arrange for the grey bins to be returned to their original position after they have been emptied as they are very often left in a very dangerous manner on the roadways.
That this Committee calls on the manager to giver further resources to the litter warden and inspection services in and around Quarryvale, Clondalkin. To seek out the many areas have become locations for fly tipping over recent times, particularly the areas around the shops in Quarryvale, the Quarryvale Community Centre and St Bernadette's School, Clondalkin and to install CCTV cameras at these points to monitor illegal dumping.
That this Committee agrees that an invoice received by Gaelscoil na Camoige, Watery Lane, Clondalkin from a contractor who lay water pipes to the school on behalf of South Dublin County Council in order that the school would have its own water system and water meter be waived.
That this Area Committee expresses its serious concern over the reports highlighted by the DSPCA, the Irish Horse Welfare Trust and by local residents of over 90 horses being left abandoned or otherwise neglected on lands at Fonthill, Balgaddy and Kishoge; and recommends that this Council exercise its powers under the Control of Horses Act 1996, in consultation with the DSPCA and in conjunction if necessary with the Gardaí, to enter the lands in question, seize those horses considered to be stray, abandoned or neglected and ensure that both appropriate veterinary services and shelter are provided.
That the Manager will arrange for an urgent clean up of the Mill Pond area and laneway leading up to the Clondalkin Sports & Leisure Centre from the Old Nangor Road adjacent to the pitch & putt course.
That a report be brought to this meeting regarding the non collection of bins at St. Bridget's Cottages, Naas Road, Clondalkin. Bins have not been emptied for two consecutive weeks.
That the Area Committee compliments the staff of the Customer Care and Environmental Services Departments for their work in dealing with many queries and problems reported by householders during recent weeks when the new electronic tag system was being implemented, nevertheless acknowledges that the new system experienced a considerable amount of teething problems, and requests the Manager to make an overview report at this Area Committee meeting on the roll out of the new system in the Lucan and Clondalkin Electoral Areas.
That this Committee regrets the closure of the Lucan green waste facility at a time when the brown bin still remains unavailable and that the Manager reports why this facility could not have remained open until such time as the brown bin was available?
That this Committee welcomes the Anti-Litter Junior Pupils Drama Workshop that is currently being rolled out in schools in the North Clondalkin area and that this programme be rolled out in schools across the Clondalkin and Lucan areas.
That this Committee requests the Manager to present detailed proposals aimed at improving the regularity and scope of street-cleansing and litter-picking operations along main roads (including adjoining grass verges and landscaped areas) in the Lucan South area, including among others: Castle Road, Ballyowen Lane, Balgaddy Road, Griffeen Avenue and Griffeen Road, Lucan.
Community
Questions
To ask the Manager for a further update on plans to redevelop Rowlagh Community Centre, to include a timeframe for the proposed Part 8 scheme and to also advise on the current management structure for the centre?
To ask the Manager to report on the Community Services Department’s involvement in preparations for each of the 2010 Lucan and Palmerstown Community Festivals?
To ask the Manager, following-on from discussions both on my motion at the January meeting of this committee and also at the February meeting of the Joint Policing Committee, to update on any further developments with regards proposals to roll-out pro-social sporting programmes in the Balgaddy area, in conjunction possibly with Archbishop Ryan National Schools and/or the FAI?
To ask the Manager to outline the plans for the redevelopment of the Rowlagh Community Centre in North Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager if he will provide an outline report on the activities and services provided in the Lucan Sports and Leisure Centre, the Ballyowen Castle Community Centre and the Quarryvale Sports and Leisure Centre, and if the financial constraints imposed on the Council by the Government have resulted in the cancellation of reduction of any services or reduction of opening hours?
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NEW WORKS
No Business
Application for Grants
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
No Business
That this Committee requests the Manager to present a detailed report, for discussion, on proposals submitted by developers of Adamstown SDZ to deliver, in collaboration with this Council, a new Community Sports & Aquatic Complex for the accessible use of all residents and families of Adamstown and the Greater Lucan Area; and to report on this council’s assessment to date of the current proposals.
That this committee while congratulating all involved in the delivery and management of Rua Red, our award winning Arts Centre notes that more should be done to make the facility accessible and tangible to the people of the Lucan electoral area.
Housing
Questions
To ask the Manager if there are any current plans for further housing development on the vacant site at Balgaddy immediately west of Tór an Rí and to further request that the boundary of this site to Balgaddy Road be tidied-up, made secure and generally made more presentable?
To ask the Manager to report on the number of reported incidents of anti-social behaviour involving South Dublin County Council tenants and the number and type of actions taken in response in Airlie Heights, St. Finian's and Arthur Griffith Estates, Lucan in 2008 and 2009?
To ask the Manager for an update as to when the next phase of refurbishment is to be carried out in Quarryvale, Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager if he is aware of the stress caused to residents of Búirg an Rí, Balgaddy by the anti social activities of a very small number of youth, who are unlikely to avail of proposed youth services in the area, and if he will make a report on measures taken by the Anti-Social Unit of the Council and An Garda Síochana to tackle the problems being experienced by residents, and if he will make a statement on the matter?
Headed Items
NEW WORKS
No Business
Anti-Social Statistics for 4th Quarter 2009
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee agrees to re-do the doorways in the new housing in Kilcronan Court, Clondalkin (e.g. nos. 57 & 58) so that people cannot congregate in the sheltered areas that currently exist there.
That the Manager clarifies South Dublin County Council's position on the rent differential scheme in relation to voluntary housing. Presently, NABCO tenants in the Clondalkin area are paying above the 15% threshold of tenants' incomes. Taking deflation into consideration, can the Manager review the percentage of rent in deflationary economic times.
That the Manager present a report on the number of persons from and within the Lucan Clondalkin Committee Area who are on the Homeless List and for an up to date report on the provision of services for Homeless persons from or within this Committee Area and that the matter be fully discussed.
That this committee condemns the actions of this Government that resulted in over-inflated house prices and following the downturn created a situation whereby countless residents are facing the trap of negative equity. Further, that this committee calls for special consideration from this Council to the residents of Adamstown and similar areas by outlining the options for those who find themselves unable to meet mortgage payments or due to negative equity are trapped in housing that does not meet their needs.
That the Manager would make a progress report at the Area Committee meeting on the provision of a Youth Service by the Ronanstown Youth Service in Méile an Rí to provide services for young people in the Balgaddy/Foxdene area.
That this Committee recommends that the procedure to extinguish the right of way between Kilcronan Court and Kilcronan View, Clondalkin be initiated.
That the Housing Manager will include the area of Búirg an Rí, when directing resources to Balgaddy, Lucan.