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That this Area Committee ask the Chief Executive for an update on the implementation of the public realm requests submitted by the Palmerstown Meitheal Tidy Towns Committee as part of the three year Strategic Plan for the area which was part funded by this Council. Also, to specifically state the time frame for the delivery of those requested for the 2019 period.
That this Area Committee request the Chief Executive write to Dublin Bus complimenting them on the extension of the 26 Bus to the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre and requesting that bus shelters be erected on Kennelsfort Road, at the Palmerstown Building Supplies/Granite, on both the inward and outward routes.
That this Area Committee asks that the Chief Executive write to the NTA/TII requesting a grant for the segregated junction at Kennelsfort road/R148. This is in line with the objectives of the current County Development Plan and is gaining greater urgency given the proposed road adjustments to meet the needs of BusConnect. Furthermore, that the Council indicate its commitment to both part-funding and scheduling the design of this long awaited piece of essential infrastructure and bring estimated costing to the April LAC.
Cathaoirleachs Business
That this Area Committee requests that the Chief Executive improves the entrances into the Dog park in Griffeen Park. Currently it is very mucky, and water logged, and users are reporting that it is very dangerous. There are also a lot of holes in the park, can these be filled in?
That this Area Committee, being very concerned at the plight of Traveller families who have very little or no option except to set up temporary camps in unauthorised locations and without essential supportive services in this LAC, often with consequential detrimental effects on local residential areas, calls for a report from the Chief Executive on how he has/intends to deal with or provide for such situations in a manner that respects both the rights and intentions of Travellers to move from place to place in an orderly manner and the rights of people who want to live in regulated and environmentally sustainable permanent communities and who on a voluntary basis are often prepared to form Tidy Towns Groups to enhance their areas.
That this Area Committee requests that the Chief Executive improves the public lighting at bus stop number 4619 on the Foxborough Road. There has been a number of attacks to people waiting at this bus stop over the last few months and improving lighting will hopefully make it safer for residents using this bus services.
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to report on when the planned and agreed traffic calming for St. Aengus Road will commence and be completed and that this Committee following the almost complete destruction of 35 St. Aengus Road, begins a process to establish the best way to protect the 11 infill houses at this location from this type of event occurring again, preferably a reinforced wall being erected as there is no protection for the houses at present."
To ask the Chief Executive to update the committee on what measures have/are being taken to prevent quads and scramblers from entering Dodder Valley Park, ruining pitches and creating serious safety concerns for the local community.
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for the complete removal of all of the bushes that surround the trees immediately adjacent to 46A Westpark Estate leading to the apartments as they have become a site of illegal dumping, are completely unkempt and more importantly are the preferred home of a growing and large number of Ferrall cats that roam the Estate and are a particular health and safety concern for parents of the many young children in the Estate that fear they may be carrying disease."
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide for the installation of a lampstandard in the vicinity of the right of way between Westpark Estate and "High Street" Tallaght beside the Abberley Court Hotel to improve public safety for pedestrians using this route daily and nightly. That this Committee recognises and thanks the Chief Executive for arranging the removal of the large trees at this location which has improved matters somewhat and is very much appreciated by residents?"
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to report on progress made in relation the issue of quads and scramblers in the Estates in Tymon North and Bancroft Park as discussed in detail during and after the December Tallaght Area Committee. This is an enormous issue of public safety and public nuisance which needs to be addressed in partnership with An Garda Síochána. As a matter of note, this issue was raised also at the February Joint Policing Committee.
"That this Area Committee reaffirms its voluntary code of compliance in respect of not erecting election posters in the Tallaght Village Area and calls on all prospective candidates for the Local Elections to observe the voluntary ban and if the motion is passed, for it to be published on the SDCC Website."
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
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MANAGERS REPORT
With waiting times on the council housing list reaching 12 plus years, and shortage of private rental accommodation, that this council permits families who have children and grandchildren living with them in overcrowded dwellings, permission to have mobile homes in their back gardens to accommodate them.
To call on the Chief Executive to engage with the RSA and provide a half day event in support of the Drive Safer for Longer Road Safety Campaign. The aim of the initiative is to assist in affording older drivers who value their independence the opportunity to attend a half day training event where the Local Authority Road Safety Officer, along with the Gardaí, an optometrist, a physiotherapist and approved RSA Driving Instructor addresses the driver.
"To ask the Chief Executive for more regular monitoring and cleansing of regular dumping and littering at Castle Road and Ballyowen Road, particularly in the vicinity of the Divine Mercy Church roundabout."
"To ask the Chief Executive to ensure more regular monitoring and cleansing of serious dumping and littering at Hayden's Lane and the Hayden's Lane access road?
"To ask the Chief Executive to conduct an assessment of the footpaths, kerbs and dishing on Castle Road, between Ballyowen Castle shops and the Rosse Court Resource Centre. Wheelchair users of the Rosse Court Resource Centre have complained about the unsafe nature of the footpaths and dishing along this stretch."