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"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
HGV Restriction Signage.
"To ask the Chief Executive to list the large, voluminous tree outside 5 and 7 Allenton Crescent for pruning or removal. Neighbours all along this side of the street have complained about it for years."
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee ask the Chief Executive for an update on the swimming pool for Lucan, to confirm a date for the Pool Campaign representatives to meet and address a number of concerns raised by the group. To ask the Chief Executive to report on the amount of monies spent to date on the pool design."
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the number of outstanding requests for Window replacements in our estates within the remit of the Tallaght Area Committee; will he detail the average waiting times to deal with such requests and will he also make a commitment to provide additional funding to allow for the waiting list to be tackled and eliminated?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on the operation of the Council/Garda Advice Clinics held in estates to allow members of the community raise issues of concern and in reporting will the Chief Executive give details of the Clinics and give assurances of his commitment to the success of the initiative?"
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on Katherine Zappone TD, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, to provide additional resources to the Youth services in Tallaght to allow for effective action to be taken in respect of the dangers faced by young people regarding lunch time drug dealing targeting secondary school students which reports suggest is on the increase and that this committee seeks assurances from the Minister in respect of the matter which has been highlighted by many including the St Aengus Community Drug Treatment Project and the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task Force and that contact also be made with Catherine Byrne TD Minister for Communities and National Drugs Strategy on the issue."
"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Justice and Equality, to now allocate additional Gardai and resources to Tallaght Garda Station to allow for effective action in respect of crime and associated issues as highlighted at the April meeting of this committee and noting the serious concerns expressed by members of this committee in the matter."
Schools Cross Country 2017
Sports Partnership Draft Strategic Plan