Agenda - Rathfarnham ACM 10th May 2011

Back to Meetings
Date:
10/05/2011 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 12th April 2011.

Development

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John Browne

"To ask the Manager to give an update on the removal of the unlawful temporary wire fence and opening and making safe of the small green area opposite 46 St. Patricks cottages Rathfarnham?"

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Parks

Questions

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Manager for an update on the works completed to date on the walled garden at Rathfarnham Castle and to detail the expected date as to when this location will be open to the public?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Manager to have the two large thorn bushes removed from the green area beside the rear wall of 65 Glenbrook Park Rathfarnham. There are large thorns on the bushes that are a severe danger to children playing on the green area. The bushes were requested to be removed five years ago by residents. The bushes are not a native species?"

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Manager to give a report on the lack of park maintenance at the Roman Arch in Rathfarnham. There are young trees and ivy growing near and on the Arch. There seems to be no floral landscaping close to the arch and the restored Arch has graffiti on its surface?"

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the manager to consider extending the existing railings to the end of templeroan Green which would help secure the area?"

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Manager to trim the hedging along the green route at Woodfield, Boden Park and Sancta Maria grounds?"

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Manager to detail what proposals they have to improve the area behind the low granite walls on the Boden Park side of the Taylor's Lane/Ballyboden Road Roundabout.  This area is an eyesore.  In his reply can the Manager follow up on my question in April regarding the maintenance of roundabouts in along the Green Route and when they will be weeded and cut in an appropriate manner?"

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

NEW PARK FOR STOCKINGWOOD WELL

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

OPEN SPACE AT BALLYROAN LODGE

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"That this Committee considers some proposals for enhacing the appearance of the boundary wall at Ashton estate which has been continually maintained by residents of Templeroan estate and to consider planting proposals for same."

Planning

Questions

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

"To ask the Manager to outline the present state of play with regard to outstanding planning applications along Stocking Avenue to include what applications are passed but have not commenced?"

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Planning Files
A. Large applications under consideration
B. Files requested by members (No Business)

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Housing

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Abe Jacob

"To ask the Manager to present a report with drawings and plans of the proposed housing scheme for Kingston Court and Glendoher and to provide the latest information on same?"

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"To ask the Manager to outline the number of applicants from the Rathfarnham Ward on the Council's Housing List for 2009/2010 and 2011?"

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"To ask the Manager to present an update report on the proposed refurbishment of Pearse Brother maisonettes with a timescale for same?"

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"To ask the Manager to examine the area around and under the bridge entrance to the Traveller Accommodation at Owendoher Haven as there have been reports of dumping at this locations?"

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Abe Jacob

REPORT ON HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Paul Fleming

REPORT ON ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR - FIRST QUARTER 2011

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Community

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

APPLICATION FOR GRANTS

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Corporate Services & Libraries

Questions

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
Georgina Byrne

"To ask the Manager for an update with regard to the commencement date of the Ballyroan Library upgrade project?"

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Georgina Byrne

"To ask the Manager for an update on the proposed redevelopment of Ballyroan Library including the cost and timescale of the project to include projected commencement and completion date?"

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Georgina Byrne

Library News & Events

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate, Libraries
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate, Libraries

New Works Corporate Services & Libraries

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate, Libraries
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate, Libraries

Correspondence Corporate Serivces & Libraries

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Environment

Questions

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan

"To ask the Manager for an update on the expected commencement date of the outstanding works for the Boherboy Water scheme along Stocking Lane?"

Headed Items

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (7)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Cosgrave
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan

"That the Manager give a report on the high cost of disposal of asbestos for residents in the Rathfarnham area.  A resident has recently been asked for €306 for disposal of an asbestos downpipe.  This is a major problem for the residents of Rathfarnham as there was significant use of asbestos for drainpipes, gutters and water tanks." 

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan

"That this Committe consider a scheme to assist the householders in the disposal of hazardous waste such as asbestos which is proving extremely costly for householders when disposal arises."

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
John Quinlivan

"That the Council agrees to consider re-locating the bottle bank on Grange Road to the new car park at the top of Fortification Hill away from a residential area and in full public view and to allocate the public realm spending to resurface and remediate the existing location."

Roads

Questions

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Manager for the latest developments on the Hermitage View situation to include details of correspondence with Bank of Ireland and what the steps the Manager intends to take to finally resolve the situation which I have been raising for a number of years now on behalf of local residents?"

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Manager to contact the resident of (Address Supplied) with a view to clearing the footpath in front of the house of which is dangerous for pedestrians?"

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager to detail the location of the Bus Stop and Bus Shelters along the Firhouse Road as part of the current upgrade works?"

Qu (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Coburn
Responsibility:
Seamus Fagan

"To ask the Manager for an update on the result of the tender process for the Stocking Lane footpath/cycle track upgrade and to detail expected commencement date of this project?"

Headed Items

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(No Business)

H-I (17)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

NEW WORKS

(No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (8)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

CORRESPONDENCE

(No Business)

Motions

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Cathaoirleach's Business

(No Business)

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"That the Council's Roads engineers outline what proposals they have for changing the right-of-way at Templroan View back to the original position which gave residents priority over school traffic and to make a report on the matter."