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"Further to my motion raised in October and following further investigation into the issues around the embankment a number of residents from both sides Castle Riada and Moy Glas have agreed to a meeting to discuss options available. Would the plans designed for this area in previous years be re-examined?"
MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE - Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - QUESTION 5: Councillor L. O'Toole
"For a long number of years antisocial behaviour and criminal activity has taken place at the divide (embankment) between two estates Moy glas and Castle Riada, Lucan. Recently the area in Moy glas has experienced continuous anti-social behaviour. Residents have reported these incidents to Lucan Garda which is been examined and monitored. Could the Chief Executive report on any findings that have been reported to Council and confirm if Cluid Housing have been made aware of the situation? Following these reports could an on-site meeting be arranged with a view to examining possible solutions to this ongoing problem?"
REPLY:
The area of land in question lies between 2 private estates and as such the Housing Department Estate Management Section have not received complaints in relation to ASB. An approved housing body do have 14 units in Moy Glas Estate to which the Council nominated tenants recently. No issues have been raised in relation to these units.
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on my June 2017 Motion "That the footpaths in Glenaulin Park/Gaels field be repaired where they have been damaged by vandals (burning household bins) as it is now a serious health and safety hazard for persons with impaired movement, persons pushing buggies, in wheelchairs or simply out for a stroll."
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the Tree Strategy for this Area Committee, to include (a) the number of requests from residents for action on particular trees since September 2015, (b) the number of trees that are still on the “to do” and (c) what is the average time between a tree being reported and action being taken?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to examine the signage at the “exit only” from Old Lucan Road (beside Palmerstown Service Station) be reviewed as recently cars have taken to entering Old Lucan Road at this point causing a number of near misses and some cars exiting have “jumped lanes” at the last minute in a dangerous manner due (I am told) to inadequate advance lane warning."
"To compliment Council Management on the “road by road” footpath repairs in this LAC, however some reported isolated really dangerous locations have not been repaired within the promised timeframe (e.g. 61 Palmerstown Green, due to be done during November but not started). How many such requests are awaiting execution in the Lucan Palmerstown LAC and what kind of timescale can people expect between reporting a dangerous footpath and it being fixed?"
"That the Chief Executive carry out a review into the manner in which requests by local residents (the subject of several motions and questions of mine over the years) for a 3.5T restriction on Kennelsfort Rd, and on the “Cell” between the R148 at the Oval and Kennelsfort road, have been handled. In particular why has An Garda Siochana vetoed the decision of the full Council (July 2015) to have a 3.5T restriction on Kennelsfort Rd when they have apparently agreed a 3.5T restriction on the City Council controlled continuation of the same Rd named on their side as Ballyfermot Road and why has An Garda Siochana not responded to the decision of this LAC (November 2016 Item ID: 51367) to impose a 3.5T restriction on the cell between the Oval and Kennelsfort Road. And that a full report be brought before this LAC for consideration at the February meeting at the latest."
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that the timeline for the Lucan swimming pool is still in place and to provide any further updates?"
"Following a number of complaints in relation to the quality of Griffeen River beside the Dog Park/bridge, and following recent media reports of a death of a dog after drinking from this river, this committee requests the Chief Executive carry out further examinations of the river Griffeen Parks."
"Further to my previous motion item 52782 could the Chief Executive provide an update to the agreed plan to provide an improved gate system at the Griffeen Park on Newcastle Road.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 MOTION NO. 27 - MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole
"This committee requests the Chief Executive to examine the possibility of installing electric gates at the park entrance of Griffeen Park on Newcastle road. The location is very busy with the increase in the number of various clubs now using the facilities."
REPORT: "The automation of the gates to Griffeen Valley Park at Haydens Lane is included in the 2017 Public Realm Improvement Works Programme. There is no provision in the current programme to automate the Newcastle Road gates. These gates will be listed for consideration for inclusion in the draft 2018 programme however given the varied and irregular use of the car park in the evenings, it might not be possible to automate the gates. This mater will be explored further before a final decision is made."
"A number of roads in South Dublin County Council have recently been identified as reaching the predicted average traffic congestions levels for 2023 as reported in a report/article from TII. Included in the report the M50, N4 and N7 were amongst these roads and with the planned development of Clonburris and Adamstown these road networks will continue to congest further.
This committee request the Chief Executive to write to Minister for Transport asking that his department considers looking at the introduction of a “Traffic Management Movement Task Force”. This force would be made up of various stakeholders including Local Authorities, An Garda Siochána, the Road Safety Authority, NTA and Dublin Bus.
This Task Force could also be considered to be piloted North West of South Dublin County Council as Lucan and the surrounding areas continue to experience traffic congestions, due to various factors."
"Following my previous motions regarding the realignment of the existing roundabouts at either end of Hayden’s Lane (see attached map), could the Chief Executive provide an update on proposed plans on these roundabouts."
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 MOTION NO. 19 - MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole "Following previous Motions, I raised in relation to the roundabout on Esker Road (Arthur Griffith) that this Committee requests the Chief Executive for an update on its findings and also to comment on the layout/design on this roundabout and any other roundabouts in the Lucan area."
REPORT: It is presumed that these are the motions referred to. The replies in each case are still applicable.The roundabout is standard in type and nature. If there are any specific queries or issues these can be examined.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 MOTION NO. 19 MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole "That the Chief Executive examine the possibility of upgrading the pedestrian access at the roundabout on Griffeen road/Esker road allowing for a continuous link through 3 sections of the Griffeen Parks. Following my motion 48835 March 2016."
REPORT:"The area committee made their selection for pedestrian crossings in their area and selected a pedestrian crossing location approximately 100m to the north of this location. The area committee, subject to budget allocation may get the chance to propose further locations for pedestrian crossings in 2017. The locations of such crossings will have to be agreed locally by the members once the locations are approved on technical grounds."
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 MOTION NO. 8 Councillor L. O'Toole "That the Chief Executive examine the possibility of installing zebra crossing’s at the roundabout on the Griffeen road/Esker road which would link the two Griffeen parks providing a continuous pedestrian and cycling route through the 3 sections of the Griffeen parks. These two pedestrian crossing and the pedestrian crossing planned at Arthur Griffith park would then mean that every exit of the Griffeen parks would have a pedestrian crossing allowing easier and safer access and considering the amount of schools in the areas it will also make access to school a lot safer."
REPORT:"Funding exists to provide 4 no. Pedestrian crossings in the Lucan E.A. in 2016 (2 as per 2015 program and 2 as per 2016 program) In this context it has been agreed to carry out a count at Arthur Griffith Park to determine the extent of usage. If the committee so decides, the additional locations can be added to the list for examination. It should be noted that no locations for the provision of crossings have as yet been decided."
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the total number of voids currently that SDCC has north of the Naas Road and for this report to include the time scale for when these houses will be ready for use for families?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on why the grass verges along the Lucan/Newlands road leading in to Glenvale estate have still not been cut this year after motions and questions from previous area committee meetings said they would be cut?"
"That this area committee call on South Dublin County Council to cut back the bushes on Station Road outside Adamstown ETNS in Adamstown as they are halfway across the footpath. This footpath is used every day by parents and children traveling to school."
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the cost of parking in Lucan Village run by Parkrite and for this report to include the following breakdown;
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the cost of the Christmas lights in Lucan village and for this report to include a breakdown on the total cost of the lights.
"That this Tallaght Area Committee again calls on Charlie Flanagan TD, Minister for Justice, to encourage the Garda authorities to take account of the needs of Tallaght in respect of Garda resources and manpower, given the challenges being presented in many of the communities covered by our Committee."
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm details in respect of housing accommodation currently construction under the area covered by the Tallaght Area Committee, will he confirm the schedule being followed and state when he expects such accommodation to be available for allocation?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm actions being taken in respect of matters relating to Fettercairn Estate which were raised at a recent meeting of the Local Policing Forum and also at a meeting organised by the hard working Fettercairn Estate Management committee; will he appreciate the concerns of the local community in respect of the various matters, will he give assurances and make a statement?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to refer to the motion raised by this member at the October TAC meeting regarding Trees in the 30 acres park on Greenhills Road which are impacting on houses in Bancroft Estate particularly at Bancroft Park and Bancroft Crescent and will he appreciate the concerns of the local community in respect of the issue and will he make a statement?"