Agenda - Tallaght ACM (1), 19th September, 2011

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Date:
19/09/2011 15:30
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 20th June, 2011.

Community

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Bond
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

"To ask the Manager to please provide an update on the proposed community facility in Ballycragh Park?"

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

"To ask the Manager to report on access for youth organisations in the Greenhills and Dublin 12 area of SDCC to a youth worker to assist with events and activities?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

"To ask the Manager to report on the Tallaght Farmer's Market, to examine the possibility of running the Market on a Saturday due to heavier footfall in the area of Chambers Square, and to make a statement on the matter?"

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

Application for Grants (if any)

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

NEW WORKS

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:
Community Services

CORRESPONDENCE

Headed Items

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Community Services
Responsibility:

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

Housing

Questions

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Devine
Responsibility:
Paul Fleming

“To ask the Manager what are the plans for the refurbishment of the derelict bungalows 1 & 3 Brookview Way?”

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"To ask the Manager to report on progress at the Respond Housing Development, Springfield and to make a statement on allocations at the development?"

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Paul Fleming

Anti-social statistics - 2nd quarter 2011

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Abe Jacob
Responsibility:
Abe Jacob

REPORT ON HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Mick McCartan
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

HOUSING ALLOCATIONS SCHEME

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

NEW WORKS

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Housing Administration

CORRESPONDENCE

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Devine
Responsibility:
Paul Fleming

That the Manager provide an “Illegal Dumping” sign in front of No’s 1 & 3 Brookview Way forthwith.

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Corr
Responsibility:
Paul Fleming

That the Manager details the number and nature of any residential units in the Council ownership that are currently being used for other activities such as agency work etc.

Environment

Questions

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Corr
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager to address the ongoing problem of fly-tipping and dumping on Killinarden Lane by introducing portable CCTV cameras in order to ensure that persons carrying out the dumping can be prosecuted by fine or otherwise?"

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Hannon
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager to list the number and location of any new litter bins that have been provided within the Committee's area in 2011?"

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager to arrange for the clean up of the recent proliferation of graffiti on walls,bins and utility boxes in the Templeogue, Greenhills, Limekiln and Perrystown areas.?"

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Walsh 2009
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"Ag féachaint don toradh Ó shuirbhé Irish Business Against Litter agus go meabhraítear go bhfuil leibhéal 'measartha' de bhruscar i dTamhlacht, cén plean nó gníomh atá beartaithe ag an gComhairle Contae  ionas go mbeadh Tamhlacht i gcatagóir ' Glan de réir na gcaighdeán Eorpach'' a shroicheadh an bhliain seo chugainn?    

Having regard to the survey result of the Irish Business Against Litter  that it is considered that Tallaght is 'Moderately Littered' , what plan or action is the County Council arranging so that Tallaght will achieve the 'Clean to European norms' category next year?"   

Headed Items

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

NEW WORKS

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:
Environmental Services

CORRESPONDENCE

Headed Items

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Environmental Services
Responsibility:

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

Motions

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Hannon
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

That a report be provided listing the estates within the remit of this Committee which will benefit from the FREE WEE collection dates and that the Manager will ensure that there will be equitable treatment of all areas, and that those who did not receive the service in 2010 will do so in 2011.

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Bond
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

That this Committee expresses concern at the situation in relation to fire services in the Tallaght area such as the size of the Tallaght Fire District, the lack of specialist vehicles and the substandard facilities in the fire station. This Committee will send a letter of support to the trade union representatives of the fire-fighters. This Committee will also articulate the above concerns to Dublin City Council and in particular to the Department of Environment and Local Government. 

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

That this Committee supports the promotion and, where financially feasible, the extension of organised activities during the Hallowe'en period, and in particular on Hallowe'en night, to the entire area under the remit of this Committee.

Parks

Questions

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Hannon
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Manager for a progress report on improvement works that have been carried out, or are proposed, at Dodder Linear Park?"

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Manager for an update on the development of the TASC Pavilion, Tymon Park and to make a statement on the matter?"

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Manager for a report on the maintenance, upkeep and protection of the River Poddle, including its ponds, in Tymon Park, and to make a statement on the matter?"

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Walsh 2009
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"1. Cén phlean atá ag an gComhairle chun athchóíriú riachtananch a dhéanamh ar na seomraí gléasta in ionad pobail i bPáirc Ghort na Feá , Baile Bhailcín BÁC 12 i mbliana ? 

2. An bhféadfadh leis an gComhairle córas bainistíochta  chuí agus gairmiúil do mhaoin na Comhairle a chur i bhfeidhm ( duine ar scéim fostaíochta a earcú , mar shampla) ionas go n-usáidfí an t-ionad pobail ar bhonn níos leithne agus níos tairbhí do mhuintir na háite ansin?

3. Cathain a bhféadfadh leis an gComhairle na gníomhartha seo a chríochnú thuasluaite ?  

1. What plan has the Council to carry out essential refurbishment of the changing rooms at the public centre at Beechfield Park Walkinstown Dublin 12  this year ?

2. Would the Council put in place an appropriate and professional management system to Council property  ( e.g. employ a person on an employment scheme) so that the centre may be used on a broader and beneficial basis to the people of the area?

3. When can the Council finish these actions above?"

Headed Items

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

NEW WORKS

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:
Parks Department

CORRESPONDENCE

Headed Items

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Parks Department
Responsibility:

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

Motions

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Devine
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

That the Manager commit to providing essential Community facilities that include an Astropark and a Playground for the concerned Residents of Brookview Estate.

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

That the manager continues with the practice of  painting anti dog fouling signs like the ones I recently observed in Tymon Park, and that this initiative be extended to the Public footpaths.