Agenda - Tallaght ACM (2) 26th November, 2012

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Date:
26/11/2012 15:00
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

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

Minutes from Tallaght ACM 22nd October, 2012.

Corporate

Headed Items

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

Correspondence

A i Letter sent to the Minister for Justice & Equality on 26th September, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 24th September, 2012, regarding the closure of Tallaght Courthouse.

A ii Letter received from Minister for Justice & Equality on 24th October, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 24th September, 2012, regarding the closure of Tallaght Courthouse.

B i Letter sent to An Post on 25th October, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding an improved post office service to the residents of the Greenhills

B ii Letter received from An Post on 30th October, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding an improved post office service to the residents of the Greenhills

C i Letter sent to the NRA on 25th October, 2012 regarding Question passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding litter on the sliproad of the N4.

C ii Letter received from the NRA on 1st November, 2012 regarding Question passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding litter on the sliproad of the N4

C iii Letter received from Roughan & O'Donovan on 20th November, 2012 regarding Question passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012 regarding M50 Landscaping - Within South Dublin CoCo Boundary

D i Letter sent to the DoECLG on 25th October, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding local electoral area boundary reviews.

D ii Letter received from DoECLG on 1st November, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding local electoral area boundary reviews.

E i Letter sent to the Dublin Bus on 25th October, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding the 65B and 150 Bus routes

E ii Letter received from Dublin Bus on 30th October, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding the 65B and 150 Bus routes

E iii Letter received from Dublin Bus on 8th November, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding the 65B and 150 Bus routes

F i Letter sent to the National Transport Authority on 25th October, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding the 65B and 150 Bus routes

F ii Letter received from the National Transport Authority on 12th November, 2012 regarding Motion passed at the Tallaght Area Committee (2) Meeting on 22nd October, 2012, regarding the 65B and 150 Bus routes

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Corr
Responsibility:
Tallaght ACM Administrator

That the Manager write to Dublin Bus requesting the replacement or refurbishment of the Dublin Bus shelter on the Brookfield road as this is in an unacceptable condition, is an eyesore and would not be tolerated in any other area.

Libraries

Headed Items

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Georgina Byrne

Library News & Events

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

NEW WORKS (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Libraries
Responsibility:
Libraries

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Roads

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Corr
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager to evaluate Traffic Management and sequences in the vicinity of the Outer Ring Road between the Tallaght by-pass and the Luas junction?"

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Devine
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Manager to provide an update on the work schedule regarding pavement replacement in the Alderwood Estate?"

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Devine
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

 "To ask the Manager for an update on the parking issue outside "Borza" Main Street, Tallaght?"

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager to make a report regarding the Public Lighting on the new LUAS footpath at Cookstown, (Ambervale) and indicate when he expects the lighting to be connected?"

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the manager to repair the footpath on Rossmore Road ( near the open green space on the left as you drive down towards the church ) where the roots of a tree have raised the surface to a dangerous level. This area is used extensively by residents and is one of the main pathways to the local schools.I have a report of one lady having a very nasty fall there a short time ago?"

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Walsh 2009
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

1. "An bhféadfadh leis an gComhairle lampa 12 ar Chéide na Coille in Arda Choill an Rí a dheisiú?

Would the Council repair lamp 12 on Sylvan Drive in Kingswood Heigths?

2. An bhféadfadh leis an gComhairle lampaí 9 agus 10 taobh thiar den siopaí in Arda Choill an Rí a dheisiú, freisin?

Would the Council repair lamps 9 and 10 also at the shops behind the shops at Kingswood Heights?"

Headed Items

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin
H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Roads Department
Responsibility:
Roads Department

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

That this Committee calls on the Manager to carry out an immediate inspection of the footpaths in Castle Park, Tallaght, particularly and including the cul de sac from * Address Supplied. The Castle Park area has a large number of senior citizens resident there and the state of the footpaths present a danger to their wellbeing.

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Corr
Responsibility:
Seamus Fagan

That the Manager reviews the aesthetics of Bothar Katharine Tynan from the Cookstown junction to the Outer Ring Road junction with a view to enhancing this section of this road in order that the utilitarian landscape style that exists at this location is brought to the same standard as the rest of this road.

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

That this Committee supports the formalising of a proposal to install gullies or some form of diversion of rain water along the left side of the N81 towards Brittas as this area has been the source of major problems in the past year when heavy rain falls where the Road itself becomes a River and the easiest route for the water to travel down the Mountainside".

Water & Drainage

Questions

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Dermot Finch

"To ask the Manager to make a report regarding the surface water drains on *address supplied . The area constantly floods and despite previous inspections that found no problem there, the area continues to flood?"

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Kearns
Responsibility:
Dermot Finch

"To ask the Manager to investigate the ongoing problems with the sewer pipe network outside numbers * Address Supplied . This area has been backed up on a number of occasions in recent time.A private company told them that the problem was being caused by the roots of trees planted nearby. As the main shore is in a public area they would like the Council to investigate the matter and report back their findings?"

Headed Items

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (4)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Water & Drainage
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Bond
Responsibility:
Dermot Finch

That this council convenes a forum in relation to resolving the flood problems on the lands located beside Ely Drive, Firhouse. This forum will involve the local residences, the owners of the aforementioned lands and if necessary the office of public works.

Development

Headed Items

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (5)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.
Responsibility:
Development, Econ. & Transport Planning Dept.

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
John Browne

That this Committee call on the Manager to provide a detailed and up to date report on the legal status on the disputed plot of land between Inis Thiar and Old Bawn Crescent in Old Bawn and to make a statement on the matter.

Planning

Questions

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Corr
Responsibility:
Paul Hogan

"To ask the Manager to confirm if legal agreements have finally been put in place outlining the development and completion of Carrigmore, Citywest park and to indicate the start and ending dates if an agreement is in place?"

Headed Items

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

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

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence

Cor (6)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Correspondence (No Business)

Motions

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Planning Not is use
Responsibility:
Planning Not is use

Cathaoirleach’s Business (No Business Received)

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Lawlor
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

That this Committee support the inclusion of the unused carpark on the Firhouse Road to be incorporated in the new Tallaght Ballyboden Cycle route "park and cycle option or cycle and walking option through Dodder Linear Park.