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Following a motion passed in this council where we agreed to write to Dublin Bus / NTA requesting the installation of adequate lighting at bus shelter in Lucan area, could solar lights be considered as a way of providing adequate lighting whilst been environmentally friendly.
This committee calls on the Chief Executive, on foot of the feasibility study into the Silver Bridge, to enter into firm negotiations with Fingal Council to formulate a plan for bringing the bridge into use by pedestrians and cyclists and not just seek to preserve the historic bridge, and, include in the process the procurement for public use the land on the South of the River that will facilitate the practical use of th Bridge as an impotent piece of Liffey Valley Greenway.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
This committee recognises the work to date spent on setting up a new LPF for the Lucan area and asks that the Chief Executive commits to supporting the introduction of this new LPF which had been welcomed and agreed by all and would serve the area well.
Whilst the matter is been consider via the JPC this committee seeks to have in place an interim LPF committee in such way that would accommodate council resources and also greater use of local garda from the Lucan station.
To ask the Chief Executive of the number of vacant properties in the Council's possession in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill electoral areas, and the anticipated turnaround time for these properties.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update, in tabular form, of all the neigbourhood watch schemes supported in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill electoral areas over the past two years.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update as to the development of Airlie Park, includng the proposed community facilities and installations and as to what biodiversity provision will be made in the park.
That an examination take place on the damage to the Grass Verges/Green Space on a number of locations in Whitethorn Estate and can the Chief Executive advise on options for the parking of vehicles (given the fact of high car ownership due to lack of public transport) in residential areas and if additional space can be carved out from green space for such parking.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
To ask the Chief Executive to set out the planned timeline for upgrade of public lighting in Palmerstown, including but not limited to Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown Drive and Palmerstown Avenue
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the current state of plans for the housing development planned at Kishogue, the intended timeline and if he will make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on planning applications or indicated plans for the old VIncent Byrne Site in Palmerstown.
This committee calls on Chief Executive to engage with relevant stakeholders (NTA/TII) to examine how the planning of exit 8 on the M50 could be built. This option should be re considered as it could have a positive outcome for the surrounding areas, and address the ever growing increasing traffic congestion experienced along the M50 and adjoining road networks,
That the Area Committee calls for the National Transport Authority to given an annual update to the Committee on public transport policy and operational matters in the Lucan and Palmerstown-Fonthill eletoral areas.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Area Committee calls for cross-departmental representation of South Dublin Conty Council at the SAFE meeting convened by Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide an update to members regarding progress for the Liffey Valley Committee, to advise if Fingal CoCo have selected their members for the monitoring committee and what the next steps are.
To ask the Chief Executive what role is being played by South Dublin County Council in supporting the Dublin Fleadh 2020 which is being held in the County in Lucan, as a significant tourism event?
Housing Supply Report
This council calls of Chief Executive to engage with members of the community, including the local Tidy towns and local residents in regard to an open space of land east of ‘Clonard’, Lucan-Newlands Road, Esker North, (next to Brookvale land) (this land is currently open green space, section of the land is fenced off, with a number of trees on the land which have been felled, as a result of examinations carried out) with a view to resolving the issue that has come to light recently and addressing concerns brought to our attention.
That the Chief Executive considers, when the Parks Department vacates the depot at Rathfarnham Castle, incorporating the vacant depot as an overflow carpark accessed from the existing carpark in a sympathetic manner without affecting the existing structures, in view of the shortage of car parking spaces in Rathfarnham Village.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the provision of the feasibility study for the restoration of the Silver (Farmleigh) Bridge, to outline the next steps following the publication of this document; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That the Chief Executive actively supports the initiative by the Young Social Innovators group in St Josephs's College and facilitates the provision of clearly labelled pilot recycling bin arrays (non-recyclable, dry recyclable and compostable waste) bins at the bus stops adjacent to the school entrance and at a suitable location near the village green in Lucan; to meet with a delegation of students if necessary to discuss such a rollout; and, if financing is an issue, to provide a breakdown of costs that allow the pilot to be carried out for a period of a year so that students can fundraise if necessary for the bins; and if a statement can be made on the matter.