Agenda - Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting 17 November 2010

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes

1. Minutes of the Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting (1) 20th October, 2010

2. Minutes of the Lucan/Clondalkin Area Committee Meeting (2) 26th October, 2010

To ask the Manager to address the spotlights on Clondalkin's Round Tower being out of order/switched off and rectify to showcase this historic landmark?

• Q. 1

To ask for an examination and report on intermittent flooding at the following 2 Cherrywood Park locations-

1. Pathway on Cherrywood Crescent at the end of 2nd Park adjacent to house no.158a

2. At the end of the 2nd Park itself outside house no.189

It should be noted that there are reports of problems in general with all shores in the estate.

• Q. 2

To ask the Manager to have the shell of the Esat Telecom telephone box removed from the footpath outside Tesco on Convent Road, Clondalkin as soon as possible?

• Q. 4

To ask the Manager for an update on the possibility of pedestrian lights and vehicular traffic lights at the junction of Cherrywood Crescent and the New Nangor Road?

• Q. 5

To ask the Manager to restore the single yellow line outside Kilpatrick House, Convent Road, Clondalkin?

• Q. 3

To ask the Manager, has a sign for Deansrath Community College been provided?

• Q. 6

New Works

(No Business)

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No Business)

Correspondence

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

No Business

That this Council refuses to put any tolls on any of the national / local roads within this Committee's jurisdiction.

• M. 2

That this Committee installs the traffic island as requested by residents in Floraville, Clondalkin and as agreed / promised by the Road's Department some 5 years ago.

• M. 3

New Works

(No Business)

Planning Files

A. Large applications under consideration

B. Files requested by members (No Business)

• H 5 Large Applications

Correspondence

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

That this Committee asks the Manager to set up a working group to investigate ways to improve Clondalkin Village for both the general public and the business community. This group could comprise of elected reps, various relevant Council department staff and interested local bodies. I submit this motion in the knowledge that we are awaiting for a new 'village renewal scheme' and the probability that financial constraints are likely to further delay any implementation of an approved plan.

• M 5

That this Committee seek an up to date map regarding the Metro line (proposed) at Dunawley, Clondalkin in view of changes proposed to the route including details as to whether trains will cross at entrance to Dunawley or exit on to Fonthill Road.

• M 6

To ask the Manager to prune the lower branches of the trees on the Bawnogue Road, Clondalkin

(a)  So as not to catch on pedestrians clothes.

(b)  So as to enable people see buses coming at bus stops?

• Q.7

New Works

(No Business)

Correspondence

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

That the Manager provide a map outlining the proposed lockable gates and other measures to combat anti social activity in and at St. Cuthbert's Park, Clondalkin.

• M. 8

New Works

(No Business)

Correspondence

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

That this Committee in the interest of public safety strongly urges the erection of protective fencing on the ditch side of the canal walkway between the 9th and 10th Locks similar to that installed from Grange Castle towards the 12th Lock.

• M 10

That the Manager presents a report on No. 2 Lealand Walk, Clondalkin.

• M 11

New Works

(No Business)

Correspondence

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

That the Manager presents a report to this Committee on the very low number of housing allocations in Clondalkin this year considering the huge numbers on the housing list. 

• M 13

That a site visit be agreed for Kilcronan Court/View, Clondalkin regarding additional works to combat anti social activities.

New Works

(No Business)

Library News & Events

• HI 10

Correspondence

a) Letter from Tánaiste Mary Coughlan T.D., & Minister for Education & Skills regarding sites for St. Andrew's National School and Esker Educate Together.  Item ID 21881

b) Letter from Waterways Ireland regarding ongoing and unacceptable problems being experienced by Clondalkin residents adjacent to the Grand Canal.  Item ID 24714

c) Letter from Waterways Ireland regarding pedestrian access to the Grand Canal Bank.  Item ID 24397

d) Letter from Tánaiste Mary Coughlan T.D., & Minister for Education & Skills regarding vetted escorts on school buses.  Item ID 25288

e) Letter from CPLN Local Employment Services with updated information on Education and Training Courses organised by CPLN.  Item ID 24914

• Cor 6 a
• Cor 6 b
• Cor 6 c
• Cor 6 d
• Cor 6 e

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

To ask the Manager to give an update on the provision of bottle banks at the new Neilstown Boxing Club?

• Q 8

New Works

(No Business)

Correspondence

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council does all in its power to ascertain whether illegal substances are being burnt in the chimney in Neilsen's Coal Yard on Monastery Road, Clondalkin.

• M 17

That the Manager would address with a permanent proposal the ongoing problems with dumping at the old illegal traveller encampment on the Cloverhill Road between Palmerstown Woods and the M50 Bridge.

• M.18

New Works

(No Business)

Application for Grants

(No Business)

Correspondence

(No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

That the Manager presents a report on the feasibility of closing Mill Lane (at the rear of the Clondalkin Sports & Leisure Centre) by lockable gate each night when the Sports & Leisure Centre closes.

• M 20

That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council works with the North Clondalkin Community Development Programme to have funding of c. €120,000 p.a. restored so that it may continue to operate.

• M 21