This Committee notes with concern the deterioration and number of large potholes from Templeville Road through Greentrees Road and requests that repairs are undertaken as a priority.
That the Chief Executive will produce an annual audit of all Council owned premises in the area of the South Dublin County Council's local authority for wheelchair accessibility and access to wheelchair accessible toilet facilities. A list of all independently wheelchair and wheelchair accessible facilities to be published as soon as practical and the council's website to be updated accordingly, this list be published annually every 1st March, International Wheelchair Day.
To ask the Chief Executive how many bins have been added and also how many removed in 2024?
To ask the Chief Executive to please inspect a broken footpath outside (Address Provided) for consideration on the next footpath repair programme?
To ask the CEO to give an update on slippage on to the footpath of land and debris from the slopes of the woodland at the rere of Esker Lawns
That this Area Committee agrees to abandon the Clondalkin LAP, specifically the closing or pedestrianization of any roads. and that this committee agrees to maintain the existing roads as they currently are, Main St, Tower Road, Orchard Road, Lane, Fonthill Road, (New) Nangor Road.
Passed without Debate
That this Area Committee agrees to contact TESCO Ireland on the matter of the space needed for a bench at Bus Stop number #2160 on Convent Road in Clondalkin. While the NTA are not adverse to the provision of benches at bus stops, they have advised that they have no role in ensuring that adequate space is available for such and leave this to the local authority.
To ask the Chief Executive what role if any county councils have in relation to providing accommodation for asylum seekers?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a further update and indicative timeline for when council tenants can expect to be able to make rent payments online and set out what any difficulties in providing this service?
The Chief Executive reviews the parking system and availability in Palmerstown village in the light of massive new housing construction without sufficient parking spaces being provided, as well as two new cafés, in order to facilitate visitor parking but also to protect parking designated for residents in areas such as Woodfarm Cottages and Red Cow Cottages from being blocked by commercial vehicles and especially Go Cars being parked carelessly (despite evidence of multiple fines being issued); and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the manager can two trees be replaced outside (Address Provided) following removal in 2019 and considering two items of correspondence from the council indicate that it has been on the agenda since April 2021. From April 2021 reference CC1631990 Hi Will Thank you for your email, The location at (Address Provided) will be assessed to determine its suitability for tree planting. If the location is determined to be suitable for new tree planting, it will be listed to be considered for planting as part of the next tree planting programme which will be carried out in Winter 2021/Spring 2022. Kind Regards, SDCC From Feb 2022 reference CC1701947 Dear Will, The location has been added to the list of suitable locations for tree planting. It can be added to the the future tree planting program as it was not included in the current tree planting program for this season. Regards, Public realm, Jer Moore, SDCC.
Application of Arts Grants.
This area committee writes to the Minister of Transport and the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to express our concerns at the Section 38 process and the lack of input councillors have on works being carried out within the Tallaght area given the current high volume of section 38 projects happening simultaneously.
That the Chef Executive should honour previous commitments made to residents and councillors to prioritise transfers for existing tenants in Balgaddy to the new housing development when allocations begin.
To ask the Chief Executive when the housing development at St Mark's/Rowlagh will be finished and how the units will be allocated?
This committee is increasingly concerned about the ongoing reports of insufficient health services in our area, including the lack of a public health nurse, delays in vital school children vaccines, and shortages of GPs, among other issues.
Despite numerous requests, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has not accepted our invitations to attend an Area Committee Meeting (ACM). In light of the pressing need for information and collaboration, we kindly request that you relay our frustration to the HSE regarding their non-response to our invitations. The community is eager to address these health service issues, and the presence of HSE representatives at an ACM would greatly contribute to this effort.
We ask that you initiate another round of invitations, emphasising the importance of their attendance and requesting a comprehensive report or presentation on the current state of health services in our area, which is long overdue.
To ask the CE about the study desks available in the Lucan Library. Could you please provide information on the current number of study desks in the library? Additionally, I would like to know if there is any potential or scope to add more study desks, considering the increasing demand for such facilities.
This committee is seeking a detailed report regarding the installation of double litter bins in several locations.
We would appreciate information on the usage identified for these bins, including any data or observations on the volume of waste collected.
The purpose of this request is to gain insights into the effectiveness of the double litter bins in the specified locations and to assess their contribution to maintaining cleanliness in the community.
Understanding the usage patterns will help us make informed decisions regarding future installations or adjustments.
"To ask the Manager to commit to a date to discuss the development of the Kingswood Heights Sports Facility Hub on Sylvan Drive, Kingswood Heights and to confirm whether it will include Councillors?"
This question pertains to the plans regarding filling in the gaps behind the bus shelter at Finnstown Abbey, as previously discussed and approved through a motion (77710).
As the gaps behind the bus shelter were identified as an issue impacting the functionality and aesthetics of the area, we seek an update on the measures or plans in place to address this concern.
The community is eager to know the timeline and approach for filling in these gaps, as outlined in the motion that was passed.