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Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report into the increased traffic in the whole of the Clondalkin area and include the following areas in particular: Monastery Road Clondalkin, Main Street Newcastle and Main Street Rathcoole?  What plans have South Dublin County Council got in place to alleviate congestion? What new roads or schemes are planned? Does South Dublin County Council consider the adverse effect on Mental Health with increased traffic and difficulties getting out of some estates in a lot of areas in the Clondalkin area. To ask the Chief Executive to make a statement on this?  With the increased Housing applications, will Planners look at and consider our roads network?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report into Knockmitten Astro Turf that explains what the delay is and when the Astro Turf will be delivered?"

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Landuse Planning & Transportation
Responsibility:

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 8th October 2019

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Marguerite Staunton

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a full and detailed report into Affordable Housing to include eligibility? (Min/Max single/joint gross income). When is it being introduced? What is deemed an affordable build?  1,000 homes in Clondalkin (Kilcarberry site)- will any of these be Affordable Homes?  When is this phase to commence and what will be the break up of social and private? Will they be fully integrated?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Bernadette Fennell

''That this Area Committee asks South Dublin County Council Libraries to do a display on James Michael Christopher Fitzmaurice DFC (6 January 1898 – 26 September 1965) who was an Irish aviation pioneer. He was a member of the crew of the Bremen, which made the first successful trans-Atlantic aircraft flight from East to West on 12–13 April 1928. He served in Baldonnel Aerodrome.  We ask that this display be displayed between Clondalkin Library and Bru Chrónáin.’’

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Jason Frehill

"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a full and detailed report into the area known as the Woodlands in Rathcoole that includes animal and plant life in the area and an estimate of how many trees are in the area and the types of trees?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an additional water tap at the top end of the Newcastle graveyard (near the Council shed)?"

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Finance

CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 2019

(i)   Draft Budget 2020

(ii)  Circular

(iii) Chief Executive’s Introduction

(iv) Budget presentation by Directorate

(v)  Head of Finance - Introduction to Divisions

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Finance

ADOPTION OF FORMAL PROPOSALS FOR:

a) Adoption of the Annual Budget 2020

b) Determination of Annual Rate on Valuation for 2020

c) Determination of the Rates Vacanies Refund Scheme

d) Approval of Transfers to Reserves of the Sums Provided for Various Capital Purposes

e) Approval of Additional Expenditures in the Revised Budget 2019

f) Consideration of the 3 Year Capital Programme 2020 - 2022

 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Mary Seery-Kearney
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

That this Area Committee ask the Chief Executive that the footpaths in Ballyroan Road are reviewed and repaired as a matter of urgency - they have deteriorated quite considerably in recent years particularly in the vicinity of 162-170.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Mary Seery-Kearney
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that priority is given to the repair and maintenance of litter bins across the Rathfarnham Templeogue area.  

For example the litter bin in College Drive has been the subject of numerous members reps, foxes get at the bin because it's latch is broken, leaving extra work for litter maintenance personnel to clear up. Fixing or replacing the bin would appear to be the solution. 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Mary Seery-Kearney
Responsibility:
William Purcell

That this Area Committee requests that the renovation of the Rosemount Carpark is made a priority following the review of paid parking in the County. 

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

To ask the Chief Executive to report to this committee on the Windows and Doors and Accelerated Maintenance Programmes and, specifically,  how many requests for upgrades there have been within this Local Area, the progress made and the likely timeframe involved for those works to be completed. 

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

To ask the Chief Executive for a breakdown of the new sports facilities at the Mount Carmel site in Dodder Valley Park and for a report on whether the pitches have been allocated and how the allocation process works. 

 

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

To ask the Chief Executive what steps are being taken to tackle the ongoing problem of illegal dumping in the Glenasmole Valley and what options are open to this Council to improve the chances of successful prosecutions for such offences in rural areas of the county. 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Mary Seery-Kearney
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Council would conduct an immediate review of the footpaths in the Templeville, Cypress and Wainsfort areas, with a view to scheduling their repair

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

That the Chief Executive issue specific instructions to contractors and council employees regarding the limited circumstances in which hedge-cutting is permitted during the off-season under s40 Wildlife Act 2000 in light of reports of the ban being ignored in the Glenasmole, Kilakee, Mount Venus areas and that the Environment SPC be asked to draft those instructions. 

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Hazel Craigie

To ask the Chief Executive whether an EPA report has been prepared regarding an application by DSPCA for retention of a reed bed / pond which flows via an unnamed stream into the Owendore and thence the Dodder. 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

That the Chief Executive assesses the need for footpaths on Mount Venus Road given the high volume of pedestrian traffic connected to the DSPCA and prepares a report for this Committee.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

That the Chief Executive takes steps to improve the fencing around the perimeter of Kiltipper Park, presently designed to keep sheep out rather than dogs in, in view of reports from local farmers of a number of livestock deaths earlier this year and that more signage be introduced to the park in advance of lambing season.