Agenda - Tallaght ACM (2) 28th May, 2012

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 23rd April, 2012.

New Works

Correspondence

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

"To ask the Manager to advise the Committee of any contacts form Dept of Environment or Bord Gais in relation to the installation of water metres for domestic dwellings located in the area of this Committee?"

• Q 1

New Works

Correspondence

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

To request that a street and cul-de-sac signs be installed at Drumcairn Drive ?

• Q. 2

"To ask the Manager to  please provide an update on the proposal to pilot a Zebra Crossing Scheme in the Tallaght Area. Could the Manager also outline which locations have been suggested and the process by which a final selection will be made?"

• Q 3

"To ask the Manager to make a report about traffic noise levels on the N81, in particular, at Glenview Park, where the front of the houses face out towards the N81. Would he indicate if he is prepared to erect noise limitation screens at the same stretch of the N81, in response to residents complaints regarding the increased traffic noise levels?"

• Q 4

"To ask the Manager for an update on the Draft Speed Limit Review as it applies to the area of this Committee?"

• Q 5

"To ask the Manager to put bollards up at end of Beechdale Park, as motorists are using this road by mistake and driving over the pathway and end of culdesac to access exit on Beechdale Ave.?"

• Q.6

PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY OVER GRASSED STRIP FRONTING 1, SYLVAN DRIVE, KINGSWOOD HEIGHTS, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24.  MAP REF: RE 0901.

• H. I. 4

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads

(no business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Council calls on the Manager to provide properly constructed access for wheelchair users, people with buggies and prams and other pedestrians, across the grass verges at the junctions of Tamerisk Heights, Tamerisk Avenue, Tamerisk Way and Tamerisk Drive, where they join the Treepark Road, Kilnamanagh.

• M 3

That this Committee calls on the Manager to report on progress made in relation to the delivery of the much needed and debated pedestrian crossing on Fortunestown Lane which will serve the residents of MacUilluim Estate.

• M.4

NEW WORKS

CORRESPONDENCE

A i. Letter SENT to the Dublin Bus on 28th March , 2012, regarding a Motion passed at the Tallaght (2) ACM on 27th February, 2012, in relation to  the maintenance of property in the West Tallaght Area.

A ii. Letter RECEIVED from the Dublin Bus on 26th April, 2012, regarding a Motion passed at the Tallaght (2) ACM on 27th February, 2012, in relation to the maintenance of property in the West Tallaght Area.

B i. Letter SENT to the Minister for Health  on 6th March , 2012, regarding a Motion passed at the Tallaght (2) ACM on 27th February, 2012, in relation to  the new National Children’s Hospital.

B ii. Letter RECEIVED from the Minister for Health, on 9th May, 2012, regarding a Motion passed at the Tallaght (2) ACM on 27th February, 2012, in relation to the new National Children’s Hospital.

• A i Letter sent to Dublin Bus 28th March 2012
• A ii Letter recevied from Dublin Bus 26th April, 2012
• B i Letter sent to Minister of Health 6th March, 2012
• B ii Letter received from Minister of Health 9th May, 2012

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

That this Committee condemn the bed closures and the resultant delay in timely treatment for the public at Tallaght Hospital.

• M 6

Library News & Events

• Library Events

New Works

Correspondence

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

"To ask the Manager if, following the adoption of the Fortunestown Local Area Plan, he is making contact with the Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence and with the Garda Commissioner, with a view to progressing the provision of a Garda Station on the site designated in the Plan?"

• Q 7

"To ask the Manager for a comprehensive report on safety concerns at O'Toole Bridge, Tallaght By Pass and indicating what specific actions are being taken to take the bridge into the ownership of the Council, thus ensuring its longterm safety and security?"

• Q 8

"To ask the Manager what action the Council are taking against a shop trading illegally at *Details supplied. This illegal shop opens after 5.00 pm to frustrate possible inspection and will the Manager confirm that this illegal shop will be closed immediately  under the powers vested in the Council relating to planning enforcement?" 

• Q 9

Planning Files A. Large Applications Under Consideration B. Files Requested by Members

(No Business)

Taking in Charge Report

(No business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

That the Manager undertakes under the auspices of the Heritage officer a feasibility study of the provision of an Irish Aviation Museum and Heritage Centre at a suitable location within Tallaght to highlight and promote the unique history of aviation within the county and in particular in the Tallaght area.

That the Manager outlines the current position with respect to the delivery of a public park at Carrigmore estate, Citywest.

That this Committee recognises the need for Traffic Management measures in Beechdale, Ballycullen pending the Construction of the new discount store in the area. This Council is fully committed to consulting all residents of Beechdale on the design of such measures.

• M 11