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Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management

REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES

(No Reports)

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
E////Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS

(No Reports)

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Chief Executive
Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Mahon
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive to please update on the tree planting plan for Glenview Park, Tallaght? This plan was to replace the problematic poplar trees that were previously removed."

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Mahon
Responsibility:
Brian Hora

"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on repair work to the pool at Tallaght Leisure Centre, Jobstown, and please outline the current workings and capacity of the pool?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"Can I get a copy of the report done on the site adjacent to Rathcoole Park which showed that the site was not suitable for a car park due to the Boherboy Water Scheme piping?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
William Purcell

"Can I get a copy of the traffic reports done on Rathcoole Village over the past 18 months in response to ACM motions and discussions at the Traffic Committee Meetings?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Hazel Craigie

"What correspondence has the Council had with Knightstone Construction in relation to the half built playground in Aylmer Heath, Newcastle?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Mahon
Responsibility:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

The Council conducts regular Housing Needs Assessments of those on the Local Authority housing list. Can the Chief Executive clarify the procedure for those on HAP who may, having taken up employment, have moved over the threshold to qualify for local authority housing?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Mahon
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

Can the Chief Executive please report on the current rate of leakage/retention of water in South Dublin County Council infrastructure?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Mahon
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

The estate name wall at the entrance to Old Bawn Estate on the junction of Old Bawn RD/ Old Bawn Way/ Seskin View Rd has become hidden by the proliferation of utility boxes and the subsequent use of hedging to try and limit their negative aesthetic value. 

That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to relocate the existing wall to a position of more prominence where it can be seen and maintained.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

"That this Area Committee gives all necessary support to establishing a Darkness into Light event at Corkagh Park in 2020."

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

"To ask the Chief Executive to look at ways South Dublin County Council can support the Call It Out campaign in our County Libraries?  The Call It Out campaign calls for an end to Biphobia, Transphobia and Homophobic behaviour,  and to look at holding talks and displaying Call It Out posters. The Campaign is a joint initiative of the Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) and the Hate and Hostility Research Group at the University of Limerick."

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

"That this newly elected Area Committee once again condemns the system known as Direct Provision and the Centre known as the Towers in Clondalkin. We recognise the dignity and rights of every human being to a home and safe place to live and work.  We call  for the end of the 'Direct Provision' system and the introduction of a humane reception system in line with international best practice. We commit again to write to the Minister for Justice."

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Neil Hanly

"That this Area Committee be updated on a suitable Homeless Hostel to be constructed in the Clondalkin area within the lifetime of this Council and that the Area Committee be kept regularly updated on this dire community need."

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report into the vacant houses on Station Road and when will they be turned into much needed housing stock?"

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

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report into the proposed Library for Rathcoole that will serve Newcastle, Saggart and Brittas?  To ask that it includes a multi purpose meeting/music space that would be of use to the Community?"

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

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report into The RIC Barracks - what can be done to get this building into use? Is access available to inspect inside and if so what is the condition? Also what is the situation with ivy on top of the building? Will this damage the roof? The building would make a great tourist information office?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

"To ask the Chief Executive for a report into the Corkagh Fisheries and that they are restocking and some work is carried out to get them used again? When will a decision be made on their long term use?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive for a report into how many council houses have been provided by Part 5s for the years 2017, 2018 , 2019 and how many are envisaged for the next 5 years?  To also ask how these houses are allocated and is there any situation where a new development would not have to provide council housing of 10%?