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Letter dated 30th July 2018 from the Minister of Justice & Equality regarding online bullying.
Cathaoirleach's Business
"This committee asks that the issues with tree pruning on St John's Ave, Clondalkin could be addressed with particular attention to the tree that is causing a risk to children playing because of the low branches that mean they are at risk of being hit by cars. Also that the trees which are causing the footpaths to lift and causing serious trip issues outside (addresses supplied). Also that the trees that are obscuring street lights 43 and 44 would be pruned."
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the pilot program undertaken by the Council to trial a Green flag for parks.
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on the carrying-out of further studies or audits (e.g. cumulative traffic studies) which were committed to in the South Dublin Development Plan 2016-2022 ?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline number of Rebuilding Ireland home loan applications received to date? How many have been approved? How many have been refused?
To ask the Chief Executive what funding options will be in place to assist residents/community groups in putting on Halloween events to engage with children and young people?
To ask the Chief Executive whether the dog warden and litter wardens can patrol dog fouling hotpots (some parks and estates) together in order to deter dog owners from letting dogs stray and hand out fines if applicable?
To ask the Chief Executive what the usual time frame is for stump removal following the removal of problematic trees?
Letter dated 23rd July 2018 from Kildare County Council regarding the interpretation of the current Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) by the insurance industry
"That this committee calls on the Chief Executive to consider the site known as the Eircom Site in Clondalkin for downsizing accommodation in order to free up some of the 56 houses on the SDCC list for downsizing. We also note that this site would be particularly a good location for older people who wish to downsize as its very close to buses, community centre and local shops etc."
"That this committee writes to the Superintendent of Clondalkin Garda Station and the Minister for Justice on behalf of Residents in Newcastle and Rathcoole who are going through a sustained period of crime in the Newcastle and Rathcoole despite assurances of an increased Garda presence. Issues include cars speeding, shop robberies, increased drug use and drug dealing and anti social behaviour etc."
"To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report into how many people are sleeping rough in the Clondalkin area. What supports are in place for these people and to attach contacts for the general public should they come across someone sleeping rough?"
"That this committee asks that the Chief Executive supports a Farmers Market in Clondalkin and appoints a staff from Community to sit on a newly formed committee and help achieve the goal of bringing back a Farmers Market to Clondalkin and also that he outlines what grants are available to aid the running costs of such a market."
Residents in the Moy Glas and Castle Riada estates have made requests to have the embankment area between the two estates brought back into discussions regarding upgrading and improving the area for the residents in both of these estates.
Therefore this committee requests the Chief Executive to examine the possibility of a permeability design for this location.
Thanks committee also takes this opportunity to thank all those involved for the works that have been carried out in the area to date and for addressing the issues raised over last number of months.
PART 8S - HOUSING
a) St. Catherine’s - Tallaght
b) Homeville - Knocklyon
1. Minutes of meeting held on 9th May, 2018
Further to motions I raised last year in relation to the ongoing issues identified along the embankment between Moyglas and Castle Riada estates, and following on from an onsite meeting I arranged in April with residents on both sides; A number of issues were made known to all with anti-social behaviour and criminal activity being the main concern as well as the recent burning of hedges, trees etc;
That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive provide members with an update on works carried out to date and advise on future proposals and options available to the residents in the area.
This Committee would like to thank the Council management for their commitment and efforts to date, for the works carried out along the lane, cleansing of the path, scraping back the overgrown debris amongst others, also thanks for Dublin Fire Brigade in their assistance to date regarding the number of calls made to them.
CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
a) - Minutes of the Annual Meeting 29th June 2018
b) - Minutes of Meeting 9th July 2018
REPORTS FROM AREA COMMITTEES
(No Reports)
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION PROCEDURE & FINANCE
(No Reports)