Headed Items
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 25th September 2012
Corporate
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence - Social Welfare Office - Lucan Village
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee requests the Manager to write to the Minister for Social Protection and the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office for Public Works, seeking updated information on measures being taken by the Department and the Office to identify a suitable premises for a Social Welfare Office to serve the Lucan area. The Committee asks the Manager to include in her letter references to previous correspondence between the Council and the Department of Social Protection on the matter (eg: the letter listed under Correspondence 7A, Corporate Services, at the June 2011 Lucan Area Committee meeting) in which the Department acknowledges the inconvenience experienced by Lucan residents with the current Social Welfare Office arrangements."
Libraries
Headed Items
Library News & Events
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee compliments the County Librarian and the staff of Lucan Library on the many initiatives implemented to provide innovative serrvices in and by the Library, and requests an updated report on current projects/programmes provided by residents seeking employment, including a list of such projects/programmes and the numbers of participants."
Community
Headed Items
INDOOR COMMUNITY SPACE IN LUCAN
Application for Grants
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Manager would provide a Report outlining the groups and organizations using the Lucan Sports and Leisure Centre and Ballyowen Comunity Centre, a list of activities going on in each centre and if possible, an approximate figure of the number of residents who use the Centres on a regular basis?"
"That this Committee, further to my previous motions, requests the Manager to provide a further detailed update on the survey of community space requirements in the Lucan area; to report on proposals to address the deficit in indoor community space in Lucan; including the needs of the Griffeen Community Development Group who were awarded a 2012 Community Award?"
"That the Manager outline what events are to be supported by the Council in the LEA between now and Christmas, with a particular view on events to mark Halloween."
Housing
Questions
"To ask the Manager to provide information on the number of RAS tenants in the Lucan area who are currently seeking to be housed in a Council owned property, and the number of RAS tenats in the Lucan area who have been allocated Council housing since the beginning of 2011? "
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Parks
Questions
"To ask the Manager for an update on the assessment of legal documentation submitted in relation to the taking-in-charge of open space along the access road to Rossberry, Haydens Park & Tullyhall?"
"To ask the Manager for an update on efforts to secure funding for extension of the Griffeen Valley Park green-route including CCTV, as per my previous requests?"
"To ask the Manager if she will make a report on the Council's plans to begin work on the new Lucan EA Parks Depot near Grange Castle, in accordance with the approved Part 8 plan, now that An Bord Pleanala has granted Planning Permission for the building of the school on the site of the existing Parks Depot at Esker Lane, Lucan?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee notes that Fingal County Council has given notice of its intention to develop a Master Plan for St. Catherine's Park, Lucan, which will include playgrounds, coffee shop, public toilets, pitch n' putt course, fishing pond, cattle field, a pedestrian bridge across the Liffey, etc., and asks the Manager to request the Parks Department to examine the potential for South Dublin County Council developing complementary facilities and amenities in Lucan Demesne."
"That this Area Committee welcomes the granting of planning permission by an Bord Pleanala for the proposed Esker Educate Together school development at Esker Lane; notes that this decision will permit the development of the proposed new Parks Depot at Griffeen Valley Park (south of the railway) to proceed; and requests that the Manager to expedite this new Depot development and to further examine and outline how this development could be accompanied by works to the surrounding area of parkland, including provision of additional playing pitches as proposed in my previous motions."
Environment
Questions
"To ask the Manager if an inspection can be made of reported rat infestation in the vicinity of the steps leading from Sarsfield Park to the Lucan-Dublin Road opposite St Joseph's College, Lucan and if any necessary remedial action can be implemented?"
Headed Items
LITTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2011 – 2014 QUARTERLY REPORT
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee notes the concerns expressed by residents about an increase in illegal dumping and littering in the Lucan area, and requests an updated Report from the Manager including her observation on the apparent trend in plastic skips being left on roadways and in housing estates, and include in the Report measures to combat illegal dumping in Cannonbrook Estate, Lucan and information on the number of fines or summonses issued so far in 2012, following on illegal dumping and littering in the Lucan area."
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)
Roads
Questions
"To ask the Manager to provide the results of recent traffic counts in the Lucan South area, in particular at approach roads to Grange Castle Road junctions; including similar traffic counts carried out at these locations earlier this year?"
"To ask the Manager to have an inspection of the public lighting lamps on the N4 between the N4/M50 Roundabout and the Kennelsfort Road/N4 junction carried out, and arrange to have any non-working bulbs replaced?"
"To ask the Manager if it is intended to repaint and treat rust on the pedestrian overbridge at the N4/Kennelsfort Road junction in Palmerston?"
"To ask the Manager if the there are plans to close the gap in the N4 on the Dublin City side carriageway of the junction at the Oval, Palmerstown, opposite the petrol station on the inward N4 carriageway, as the availability of this break to vehicle drivers causes a significant risk to pedestrians and other road users at this location and if she will make a statement on the matter?"
Headed Items
Review of Winter Maintenance Plan
Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads - No Business Received
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence - CPLN in the Lucan EA
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee notes that concerns have been expressed by residents about the safety of pedestrians, including schoolchildren, using the new pedestrian crossing at Griffeen Avenue, arising from vehicle drivers failing to slow down and stop as required by law, and to bring a report to the Committee on measures being implemented to increase awareness of drivers of the new crossing, and if the Council will request An Garda Siochana to monitor compliance by drivers with the obligation to stop when a pedestrian approaches the crossing, and to impose the appropriate sanctions on drivers who are breaking the speed limit at the location and/or failing to halt to allow pedestrians to cross safely."
"That this Area Committee, while welcoming provision of the new ‘zebra-crossing’ at Griffeen Avenue, notes the significant concerns expressed by local residents over the failure by motorists to stop to allow pedestrians to cross; and requests the Manager to immediately introduce further safety measures including a ramp."
"That a site inspector meet with concerned residents at Woodfarm Acres Cottages, Palmerston, to discuss safety hazards on the laneway and the benefits of the installation of a gable wall (as per the planning permission conditions granted) at no. 1 Woodfarm Acres Cottages in terms of alleviating the risks being posed to residents by speeding cars and the lack of adequate turning for cars accessing the homes along this laneway and that the Manager provide a report on this matter."
"That this Area Committee requests the Manager to prepare a scheme to replace the pallisade fencing at the Grange Castle Road/Foxhunter off-ramp junction, so as to improve the visual attractiveness of this key 'gateway' to Lucan."
Development
Questions
"To ask the Manager for a report on the terms of the land disposal agreement with the Department of Education with respect to lands at Castle Road, adjacent to Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig; and with particular reference to agreement reached with local residents on night-time access to this land?"
Headed Items
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee requests the Manager to note the Reports on Motions (8), (9) and (10 ) at the Lucan Area Committee meeting of 26th June 2012, regarding the possibility of bringing additional lands at Mill Lands, Palmerston, into public ownership, including the lands owned by Sun Chemicals and make an updated Report on the matter to the meeting, outlining any steps taken by the Council to pursue the acquisition of the lands, by the Council, or the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government or the Office of Public Works."
Planning
Questions
"To ask the Manager for a detailed update on the taking-in-charge of Mount Bellew estate?"
"To ask the Manager for an update report on legal proceedings taken in relation to planning enforcement complaints regarding the change-of-use of parking spaces at Rosse Court Supermarket?"
"To ask the Manager for an update on the Reply to Question (2) at the ACM of 28th February 2012 on the local heritage project involving TUS workers in Palmerston?"
"To ask the Manager - Noting the success of the Palmerston Village group in the 2012 Tidy Towns competition - if the Council implements guidelines relating to the painting/appearance of shopfronts and commercial signs in the village?"
"To ask the Manager if Irish Rail or the NTA has updated the Council recently on plans to open Kishogue Station?"
"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the taking-in-charge of Roads and Services in Rossberry Estate Lucan, and if progress has been made in bring the process to a conclusion? "
Headed Items
Taking in Charge Report
WESTON AIRPORT CORRESPONDENCE FROM NAMA
Planning Files
A. Large Applications Under Consideration
B. Files Requested by Members (No Business received)
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Manager would make an updated Report on the situation in regard to the provision of a School/Community Sports Hall at Adamstown Community College, Lucan."
"That this Area Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council initiate a variation of the South Dublin Development Plan as follows:
i) To vary the zoning of the plot of land located between Lucan Educate Together NS & Fforster Square development, as outlined in red on the attached map from Objective A
(residential) to Objective F (open space);
ii) To insert the following specific local objective applying to this plot: “To provide for the development of a Community Garden by local schools and residents in line with Policy
SCR72”
The purpose of this amendment is to dezone a small amount of residential land for the provision of an amenity, as requested by the community, in an already built-up residential area."
"That this Area Committee requests a detailed update on preparation of the 12th Lock Masterplan and to outline a timeframe for completion of this Master Plan."