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Cathaoirleach's Business
To seek an update on the motion passed in 2024 regarding the exploration of possibilities for additional youth space in the Lucan/Adamstown area, specifically by investigating access to one of the units at The Crossings, Adamstown. This motion requests clarification on whether progress has been made and, if so, asks that details of any developments or plans be provided.
To request that the Chief Executive prioritises the following areas in the 2025 footpath programme, given the critical need for repair and the associated health and safety risks: (Address provided): The footpaths in this area have been reported as severely damaged, posing significant risks to pedestrians, particularly vulnerable residents. (Address provided): Similar concerns have been raised regarding the deteriorated state of footpaths in this location, presenting hazards to public safety.
This Committee calls for the consideration of installing outdoor exercise equipment in Quarryvale Park in addition to the recent and ongoing improvements to the park. There is currently no exercise equipment in any of the parks in the North Clondalkin area.
To ask the manager what responsibility the council have for mortgage to rent schemes. What is the role of Hone for life and what are the responsibility of tenants i.e. when maintenance issue arises. Can I ask the manager to give a statement on the matter.
To ask for an update about Cooldrinagh House (formerly known as Beckett's) in relation to its conservation and protection as a protected structure
To call on the Manager to produce a report on the current status of Protected Structures in the Lucan / Palmerstown / North Clondalkin LEA that are owned by builder-developers.
To ask for an update regarding the works being carried out at layby between the Old Lucan Road (R835) and St. Joseph's College Lucan, and shown in the attached photo and the intentions of the Council regarding taking in charge.
To ask the manager how the Community Insurance Initiative will work operationally? i.e. the recent announcement which enables Local Authorities to obtain free insurance for Tidy Towns groups through a partnership with Irish Public Bodies (IPB) Insurance, and how the local tidy towns groups in the LPNC LEA may access this support?
To ask the Manager what plans or mechanisms are in place to collaborate with Kildare County Council and Fingal County Council on the planning of greenways / walking routes / trails in Lucan Demesne, given that the county borders the two administrative areas.
To ask the manager the manager what are the top five reasons Housing Adaptation Grant application forms are returned to applicants in the LPNC LEA and the number of applications returned by reason?
To ask the manager to provide an update in tabular format of the estates/locations in LPNC LEA listed in the 2023/2025 tree maintenance program and a status report of the 2025 plan including where estates/locations are completed, in progress, scheduled, and where scheduled indicate the date scheduled?
To ask the manager what is the typical duration between the final inspection of completed Housing Adaptation grant works and the subsequent release of funds to the grantee?
To ask the Manager of the feasibility of, and support for, the installation of a proposed defibrillator in the area of Beech Park Green, given its high recreational use by sports clubs, schools and the public. This locations is also surrounded by the estates of Cherbury, Lucan Heights, Esker Lawns, Beech Grove, Beech Park and Chalet Gardens. This was requested by a resident.
This committee calls on the manager to provide a comprehensive report on the Lucan Village Enhancement bundle of projects, including outlining the remaining tasks and their respective target completion dates.
This committee calls on the manager to report on the status of the Lucan Pool project, including outlining the remaining tasks, and an update on the pricing model.
This committee calls on the manager to report on the status of the public consultation planned for Lucan House and whether an outline plan may be shared at this stage.
This committee calls on the manager to consider identifying a location within the LPNC area for the trial phase of the Quiet Streets Program, for example where the selection criteria would include roads in estates who experience significant through traffic.
To call on the Manager to review & remove the invasive growth on exterior of Lucan Bridge's (R109) masonry; the longest single-span masonry bridge in Ireland.
To ask the Manager if home adaptation grants for grab rails, stairlift, walk-in shower of 100% can be sanctioned by SDCC in cases where a private home owner has zero savings and only State OAP pension income.
To ask the Manager if additional yellow gritting bunkers can be made available at Palmerstown Manor estate and Woodfarm Acres estate in Palmerstown.