Agenda - Lucan-Clondalkin ACM (2) 27th April, 2010
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Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes
Minutes of Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 23rd March, 2010
Community
Questions
To ask the Manager to provide a further update on the South Dublin County Council's assessment of the proposals submitted by the developers of Adamstown SDZ relating to the provision of a Community Aquatic and Sports Complex?
To ask the Manager for a report on the recent inspection of the proposed Palmerstown Community Centre premises by the Architectural Services Department and to update on efforts to secure the completion by the developer and hand-over of these premises?
To ask the Manager if he can provide a report on the number of community facilities/centres (such as Ballyowen Castle Community Centre) which have become available to the Council, under lease or license, in the Lucan Electoral Area since 2005, as a result of conditions included in Planning Permissions for commercial and residential developments, and if he can give an indication of the amount of money expended by South Dublin County Council in fitting out/furnishing these facilities after they had been handed over by the developers?
Headed Items
NEW WORKS
FETTERCAIRN HORSE PROJECT
APPLICATION FOR GRANTS
No Business
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
CATHAOIRLEACH BUSINESS
No Business
That the Manager would present a detailed report on the activities at, and usage of Ballyowen Castle Community Centre, Lucan. Would the Manager also include a detailed report on car parking facilities available to users of the community centre, including the number of car spaces available to established user groups of the centre including Liffey Sound 96.4FM, Lucan Disability Action Group, Lucan Home-Start and Citizen's Information Centre, in addition to the other users of the centre, and what provisions have been made in the Ballyowen car park for the benefit of disabled drivers?
That this Committee noting the new specific local objective proposed by me and included in the draft County Development Plan 'to redevelop lands at the Bush Centre & Parochial House at Foxdene in partnership with the Parish of South Lucan, to include delivery of a new community centre for the Balgaddy/South Lucan area'; requests the Community Services and Housing Departments to meet with the parish to initiate a dialogue on how to progress this long-term objective and to further discuss other matters of mutual interest relating to community development in the Balgaddy/South Lucan area.
Housing
Questions
To ask the Manager to arrange the re-hanging of the gate on the lane behind 57 Lealand Avenue, Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager for an update on the Valhalla site, Clondalkin Village and if the resources are in train for development in that location, that a briefing on the plans be presented to local residents?
To ask the Manager to report on how up-to-date the current housing list is regarding the placement of applicants within the Committee area and whether any updating is to take place in the near future?
To ask the Manager to report on his considered plans to resolve the issues at the open space adjacent to Droim Na Coille and the Outer Ring Road that are having appalling consequences for the local environment, and that as part of the reply to this question, and following some years of representation on this serious matter, would the Manager outline a detailed plan to resolve this unsightly mess?
To ask the Manager to secure the former and now disused traveller accommodation site at Lynches Lane which has been the subject of a number of large fires in recent weeks including on Thursday 18th March and Wednesday 14th April, and to pursue whatever other measures are necessary to prevent a repeat of these large fires? PHOTO
To ask the Manager to outline a likely timeframe for the proposed redevelopment of traveller accommodation at Ballyowen Lane, Lucan and to request that this proposed redevelopment would include provision for an improved and more attractive boundary finish to the Outer Ring Road?
To ask the Manager for a report on the progress in dealing with reported dampness and condensation in the homes in Foxdene, Lucan, to indicate when it is expected that the problem will be eliminated and to make a statement on the matter?
Headed Items
NEW WORKS
No Business
REPORT ON HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager presents a report on recent developments in terms of the upgrading of buildings in the Balgaddy Estates of Méile an Rí, Tór an Rí and Buirg an Rí and the development of play areas.
That the Manager presents a report to this Committee outlining the plans to house 10 travellers in the Newcastle area.
That the side entrance door at (address supplied) be replaced as a matter of urgency (second request) in view of usage of her rear garden as a shortcut by anti social youths. This tenant's child has special needs and I believe the gate should be restored immediately, particularly in view of the fact that the back garden cannot be used by the tenant's child. The original gate was vandalised and broken by the same anti social grouping.
That this Committee calls on the Manager to allow the residents of Cherryville, New Road, Clondalkin to decide themselves as to which room their extra storage heater should be installed.
That the Manager report on the operation of the Housing Grant Scheme (for senior citizens and persons with a disability) and to include what criteria are involved, what weight is given to reports from the occupational therapist and how the time frame for approving applications can be speeded up.
That the Manager outlines any proposals or existing plans for traveller accommodation in Newcastle / Newcastle Lyons.
Corporate & Library Services
Questions
To ask the Manager to update on any discussions held with Stewart's Hospital regarding the sourcing of a new premises for the proposed Palmerstown Library and Digital Hub?
To ask the Manager to write to the Dublin Cemetery Committee to request removal of the tree shelter belt at Palmerstown Cemetery along the boundary with the rear of houses at Palmerstown Heights including any necessary works to secure the structural stability of the boundary wall?
To ask the Manager to write to the ESB to request details of any proposals to install electric vehicle 'juice-points' in the Lucan, Palmerstown and Clondalkin areas?
Headed Items
New Works
No Business
LIBRARY NEWS & EVENTS
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee requests the Manager to write to Dublin City Council looking for a written assurance that it is going to maintain its Motor Tax Office in Clondalkin.
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 Skills 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 contacts the ESB in relation to the safety of the pylon at 17/18 Kilcronan View, Clondalkin as youths are climbing up on it.
That the Manager would agree to write as a matter of urgency to the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to request that welfare payments be available to Lucan residents over the five working days given the serious congestion on Fridays in Lucan Village Post Office and the consequential inconvenience caused to many Lucan residents as a result of increasing queues and delays in the post office. This request is supported by Lucan Village Post Office.
That this Area Committee, noting the decision of the Department of Education & Skills to initiate a review of the patronage of the long-awaited Lucan South second-level school and further noting that in a few years the combined Lucan and Adamstown area will likely require two additional second-level schools to cope with projected demand; calls on the Minister for Education & Skills to ensure that ALL children attending primary school in Lucan are guaranteed a second-level school place in Lucan and to achieve this recommends that the Minister make provision for two new second-level schools in Lucan South, one under VEC patronage and one under Educate Together patronage; and to achieve this by firstly fast-tracking the design, statutory planning and construction of a VEC non-designated Community College (on the site at Kishogue already disposed-off by this Council) which would be accessible to all children attending primary school in the geographic area of the parish of South Lucan; and secondly by seeking to acquire an additional site in the Lucan area for an Educate Together second-level school.
That this Committee calls for Dublin Bus to re-examine the bus routes taken through Lucan with a view to facilitating school-going children on their commutes, with particular reference to the 151 service.
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.
That the Manager would agree to write to the Dublin Cemeteries Committee and request the cutting back of the trees at the rear of Palmerstown Heights. For many years now local residents have had to endure the loss of sunlight owing to the failure of the authorities to prune these trees. This is not acceptable and is an infringement on the quality of life of those families affected in this way.
Environment
Questions
To ask the Manager to clean up the public areas of Lealand Estate, Clondalkin including the area and shrub beside the E.S.B. box adjacent to the side of 57 Lealand Avenue and to ask the Manager if he would provide clean up materials to residents of Lealand Estate?
To ask the Manager to place a bin at the bus stop on Griffeen Avenue at the pedestrian entrance to Rossberry Estate, Lucan?
To ask the Manager to report on complaints still being received in relation to the new waste management system within the Committee area?
To ask the Manager to arrange for the removal of graffiti on the Esker Lane footbridge over the N4, Lucan and if possible to paint the pillars with an anti-graffiti coating; and to further request more regular cleansing and removal of rubbish in the vicinity of the footbridge?
To ask the Manager for a report on the regularity with which litter bins are emptied in the Lucan/Palmerstown areas and to explain why bins in the Palmerstown area were left un-emptied for three weeks recently?
To ask the Manager to convey compliments to the Litter Warden and cleansing staff for the excellent response to complaints about dumping on the back lanes in Palmerstown and to ask for a report on the number of times the Council have had to remove material that had been dumped in laneways in Palmerstown since June 2009 and to make a statement on what measures can be put in place to eliminate this unhealthy and irresponsible practice.
Headed Items
NEW WORKS
No Business
CLEAN UP OF FOOTPATH ON FONTHILL ROAD TO OLD NANGOR ROAD, CLONDALKIN
SEWAGE SYSTEM SERVING BAWNOGUE COTTAGE, CLONDALKIN
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
No Business
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager presents a report on a plan to tackle the litter black spots in Clondalkin.
That the Manager agrees to fix the water mains on Orchard Road, Clondalkin. This is proving costly to the residents and is only prolonging a bad situation. Residents are not allowed to do the work and South Dublin County Council is refusing to do it.
That a report be presented on the subsidence problem affecting 197-202 Alpine Heights, Clondalkin which is affecting the sewage system for those houses. Could the Manager in his reply please indicate the extent that the South Dublin County Council can contribute financially to the repairs required.
That this Committee calls on the Manger to make the provision and servicing (emptying) of litter bins in this committee area a priority during the current restricted financial period.
That the Manager would report in detail of the consequences of dead horses, that may be lying in open spaces in Clondalkin/Lucan for some weeks, including any health and environmental issues that may arise, and what role can this department and this Council play in ensuring that the health and safety of the local community is not compromised in such circumstances?
That this Committee thanks the Manager for agreeing to my request for an on-site meeting in Lucan to discuss litter problems; and as a follow-up this Committee recommends that a permanent hand-cart service be introduced in the Lucan South area with a primary focus on the areas and roads nearest to the Ballyowen Castle local centre but also covering nearby areas such as Griffeen, Foxborough etc. This hand-cart service would be of significant benefit in assisting efforts to address the very serious and highly-visible litter problems blighting some of these areas and in particular would be of advantage in allowing for more regular removal of litter from landscaped areas not subject to the regular street-sweeping rota. While accepting the current limitations imposed by both the ongoing public service recruitment embargo and the financial constraints facing local authorities, this committee nonetheless requests the Manager to draw-up detailed proposals for such a permanent hand-cart service to be introduced as soon as funding allows.
That this Committee calls on the Council to fully exercise its powers and responsibilities under the Control of Horses Act 1996 and specifically to meet on a regional basis with the other Dublin Local Authorities and adjoining Local Authorities, to explore and discuss the interpretation and implementation of the Act, particularly with regard to the continual supply of horses and then to initiate joint action with the involvement of the Gardaí and the DSPCA so that the irresponsible ownership and associated maltreatment of horses currently reaching epidemic proportions can be eliminated.
That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council formally recognise the new 'Esker Cemetery Committee' established as a voluntary, community group to seek to work with South Dublin County Council on maintaining Esker Cemetery and furthermore requests the relevant Manager to meet as soon as possible with members of this new Committee to discuss matters relating to the maintenance and grass-cutting of the cemetery over the coming Summer months.