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"To ask the Chief Executive to report on its recent submission to the Government for funding to complete works in Adamstown, including Airlie Park, to outline the estimated timeframe for commencement/completion of same, not just in terms of phasing, but also in terms of real-time information regarding construction plans obtained during discussions with the developers of Adamstown, to clarify once again that local needs will be taken into account in planning such a park, eg recreational facilities such as cricket, GAA, soccer etc; and if a statement can be made on the matter."
"To ask the Chief Executive to investigate, liaising with other agencies if necessary, reports of a chemical smell in the stream in Glenaulin Park that has been reported over the last couple of weeks, being particularly noticeable at weekends; and if a statement can be made on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to present members with the finalised plans for the sports and community hall at Adamstown, as these have only been available through other channels to date and to explain why a follow-up meeting with all stakeholders did not take place as promised?"
"To ask the Chief Exeucitive to set a specific date where officials can sit down with previously-identified representatives from Airlie Heights, in the presence of elected representatives, to go through outstanding queries or follow-up questions arising from the meeting between residents reps and Lucan United regarding the pitch and car park issue that the Club are not in a position to answer, but which need to be clarified?"
"That the Council makes a bid to purchase the old Vincent Byrne site in Palmerstown (if it's still for sale at time of motion), given its current designation in the County Development Plan, with a view to providing a more sustainable development at the location, including sheltered housing in the village for older residents who would be looking for an option to step down, more space for the longer term roads objection of a grade separation junction, and some sympathetic commercial development befitting a village centre as well as other potential benefits that could be worked out over a longer period with funding sought through national channels as appropriate, in consultation with the local community."
"That the Chief Executive puts in place a strategy with identifiable targets and deadlines to make the pedestrian and cycling corridor between The Glebe/St Finian's and Lucan Village safer for users, including:
- Improvements to public lighting along identified blackspot areas such as the Topaz Hill, the cemetery and the motorway footbridge, including scheduling of additional LCD lighting and major pruning back of all trees overhanging public areas along the hill area
- Provision of CCTV in the vicinity of the footbridge on the Esker Glebe side given the large number of reported attacks on the elderly and disabled as well as antisocial behaviour and intimidation
- Long term consideration for upgrade of this corridor via applications to NTA funding for dedicated cycleways
- Further improvements to footpaths along the route"
"That this Area Committee acknowledges the increasing concerns of anti-social behaviour at Griffeen Valley Park, including bonfires, stealing and burning of wheelie bins and drinking parties, all of which are to the detriment of the appearance and safety of the park and of adjoining residential estates; and calls on the Chief Executive:
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- To engage with An Garda Síochána on the need for a new policing operation for the Park;
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- To remove unused containers from the park and to ensure the speedy cleansing of bonfire site and other dumping;
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- To continue to examine all options to fund the extension of public lighting and CCTV cameras in the Park."
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to provide an update on plans to improve playing and ancillary facilities at Griffeen Valley Park used by Lucan Sarsfields GAA club, including enhancements to AGP pitches and parking at Hayden’s Lane, as previously discussed by the Council and the Club and which were also referenced in the response to my question (50186) at the July County Council meeting."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that, once the current Willsbrook Road works are completed, that the green time being afforded to each of Willsbrook Road and Ballyowen on each signals cycle is sufficient to allow for at least the same number of vehicles to get through the signals as would have prior to the works."
"To ask the Chief Executive to inspect the public lighting in Haydens Park estate and give consideration to increased public lighting particularly in the vicinity of the green area either side of Haydens Park Grove and Haydens Park Drive?"
"Noting previous motions and the recent opening of the Phoenix Park tunnel, this Area Committee calls on the Minister for Transport to immediately open Kishogue railway station and this local authority to carry out any works necessary to facilitate the opening of the said station noting the growing numbers of car users in the Lucan area and consequent traffic congestion."
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
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REPORTS REQUESTED FROM AREA COMMITTEES
That this committee supports My Lovely Horse Rescue calls to council for enforcement of the Control of horses Act and the council bye laws and that the council considers placing signage in all parks and open spaces - a sign to state such, won't be tolerated. Also to enforce the requirement for a horse licence, and compliant stabling etc. - all already in bye laws - Also to review the penalties for non compliance that looks at ways to make people comply and enable enforcement. Also, educate people on the bye laws - maybe people literally haven't a clue that they need a horse licence (in a control area), a chip, a passport and an EPN. Equine premises contacts etc. That the Minister be written to and asked to review legislation and that SDCC review its bye Laws and enforcement of same.
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the plans to develop Jobstown All-Weather pitch, including details on what meetings have been held between the Council and the owners of the land in the last year?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on the plans for traffic lights on the Citywest Road between the N81 and the Citywest Shopping Centre roundabout, as outlined to local Councillors in a recent traffic calming briefing?"
"That this Area Committee supports Jobstown Community Centre, which has been subject to significant anti-social behaviour recently and requests an update from the Chief Executive on what is being done by this Council to help the Centre with its recent problems."
"To ask the Chief Executive when the stone wall surrounding the new development at Suncroft will be repaired. A Halloween bonfire has damaged the wall and the adjoining wall to Russell Square?"