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"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on how often the cycle lanes are cleaned in the Lucan area and if there is scope to improve how often they are cleaned?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the schedule of grass cutting in the Lucan LEA and that this schedule is listed on the Public Realm Operations map estate by estate for residents, so they will know when their estate will be cut."
"To ask the Chief Executive whether tree works have been completed in Rathfarnham Wood following the partial pruning of dangerously overhanging trees, as requested by residents at a Deputation last year?"
"That the Chief Executive liaise with EPA catchments on the River Basin Management Plan on eradication of the Japanese Knotweed (and any other invasive species) which is prevalent along Whitechurch Stream, and to report back to this Area Committee on it."
That this Council make a submission to the consultation on the Draft River Basin Management Plan, to include a map of invasive species (including Japanese Knotweed) in this County and a plan for eradication, together with a request for support for affected homeowners.
"To ask the Chief Executive for a futher update on the timescale for the completion of the Lucan Swimming Pool, including the promised consultation meeting with those involved in the campaign such as the Pool4Lucan group and local councillors, the likely date for turning of sod and construction commencement and final opening of building?"
"To ask the Chief Executive that the Roads Section resurface Killakee Gardens, Firhouse as the surface on this road is in very poor condition?"
"That this Committee and the Chief Executive actively supports the re-establishment of strong and apolitical Lucan Community Council as an effective community-driven forum for discussion and campaigning on a range of issues common to all communities in Lucan old and new, supporting and enhancing the work of residents associations, community groups, neighbourhood watch groups and sporting organisations, as well as acting as a voice for the concerns of individual residents."
"That this Committee requests a report on the feasibility of improving access to the land behind the Old Mill Pub, between the Kiltipper Road and Bohernabreena Road for public recreational use to enhance access to the River Dodder with full regard to any natural habitats that might exist."
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the survey carried out among Councillors for speed ramps in the wards?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a full report on emergency and homeless accommodation in hotels in the Tallaght Central ward?"
"That this Area Committee calls on the Council to have Utility Companies relocate their utility boxes from their current location at the Glenview/ Balrothery/ Castletymon Road junction. They are an unsightly and badly planned in an area that is well kept by locals and has seen a new cycle track installed."
Report on Corkagh Park Study
"That this Area Committee requests that the Library services use the "Travel Box" initiative to highlight the Female Orphans Emigration Scheme from Irish work houses during the famine. The Travel Box is a hand crafted box representing the possessions of young women being forcibly deported from these shores to Australia. A short report from the women's museum is attached. In the current spirit of commemoration and ongoing movements for women's equality this Area Committee feels this would be an informative and educational approach to highlighting the real life experiences of women in the famine period."
http://womensmuseumofireland.ie/articles/the-female-orphan-scheme-to-australia-in-the-1840s
Following the example set by Dublin City Council, this Council will fly the flag of Palestine over County Hall for a month in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine.
"That this Committee noting the ongoing serious concerns in relation to scarring of the scenic vista of the River Liffey Valley from our County as a result of ongoing works to the areas behind and around Weirview cottages; and further noting the serious concerns of residents of our County following a recent rock fall from the cliff behind Weirview (Sunday 7th May); therefore calls on the Chief Executive to provide a detailed report, for discussion, on:
- The nature and outcome of the engagement to date with Fingal County Council as a result of motion 52285 which was considered at both the January Area Committee meeting and the February Council meeting and which sought for engagement with Fingal County Council with a view to “ensure the preservation of both the landscape character and the biodiversity of the Liffey Valley in the area to the west of Lucan Bridge, including particularly the areas on top of and to either side of the cliff to the rear of Weirview Cottages”; and
- The possible extension of the 1990 Special Area Amenity Order (which stops at Lucan Bridge) to areas west of the bridge, including all lands south of the river zoned as Objective HA-LV and all lands north of the river below the top of the escarpment of the river valley, as far west as the footbridge from Lucan Demesne to St. Catherine’s Park which marks the western extent of Fingal County Council who are an existing party to the SAAO (general map of proposed area attached); with the aim of enhancing the preservation of the River Liffey Valley in this area including de-exempting certain classes of development which at present represent a serious threat to the environmental and visual amenity of the river valley."
"That this Committee notes recent traffic issues which have taken place at St Aongus Road, Tallaght, including speeding, cars crashing into parked vehicles, and the demolition of a garden wall by a stolen car. At the request of the residents this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to carry out a survey in the area to establish if additional traffic calming measures can be introduced. This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to bring back a report to the earliest Tallaght Area Committee on possible measures including amending access on St Aongus Road, Tallaght."
"To ask the Chief Executive what formula is used to determine how many accessible parking bays are allocated in the Lucan Palmerstown LEA and have management plans to develop further accessible parking to meet demand in the area?"
"That this Committee noting the very serious problems of anti-social behaviour which blighted the funfair at Griffeen Valley Park for the second year in a row; and which spilled over into adjoining residential areas; Further noting the wishes of many people in Lucan that are public parks be reclaimed from the gangs and the thugs; Calls on the Chief Executive to decline any future requests for holding of this funfair at this location; and further calls on the Chief Executive South Dublin County Council to examine options for alternative funfairs and events in Lucan that would be suitable, secure and safe for all Lucan families, children and teenagers to enjoy."
Traffic analysis, over the N4, between Cherbury Park and Esker Glebe