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"Following the recent reports where Bees have been placed on the Endangered Species list Could the CEO now confirm what plans are in place to introduce an Apiary into Waterstown Park, Palmerstown which was recently included in the County Development plan 2016-2022?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to consider including the design of Independent Living accommodation within the countys SDZ Clonburris plan?"
"To ask the Chief Executve if the department intends to allow sports/organisations apply for the Sports Capital via South Dublin County Council?"
"Could the Chief Executive confirm (via the EPA) as a matter of urgency the cause of the ongoing odour emanating from the Celbridge road which is affecting residents of Weston, Lucan. The residents have had to keep windows closed particularly during the summer. It has also been reported that SuperValu on the Celbridge Road has had to keep all doors and windows closed during the warm weather."
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Swimming pool for Lucan including a detailed time-line of the different stages?"
"That the Chief Executive to examine the number of gaps/permeability’s in Hanstead (Hanstead Way) with a view to closing off one of them. The additional gap has led to a number of concerns raised by the residents and increase in criminal activity"
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the the Chief Executive to introduce additional safety measures on Newcastle road in particular to the exit/entrance at Clubhouse facility (Weston hockey/Lucan Harriers) as this location has a high usage of traffic in the evenings and the weekends. The clubhouse traffic is restricted in its capacity to merge onto the road. To also request that the entrance at the rear of Supervalu is re-examined due to the regular car crashes at this location and its close proximity to the Clubhouse entrance"
Cathaoirleach's Business
"This committee acknowledges that additional bins that have been introduced gradually to Lucan & Palmerston. These bins have proved successful to date as they are being used to their full capacity. However the full use has led to the bins being over filled quite regularly and therefore additional cleansing/emptying would need to be introduced. Following this the committee asks if the Chief Executive would consider the introduction of the new innovative “Big Belly” bins for reasons outlined in recent articles such as: “American-manufactured “Big Belly” bins are fitted with solar-powered waste compactors which crush rubbish to increase the capacity of the bin by six to eight times that of a traditional litter bin. Sensors in the bin detect when it’s full and send a message to council staff letting them know the bin needs to be emptied.”
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this committee ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the drainage/flood works carried out on the Ballyowen Lane and the pitch area at Esker Football Club."
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Committee asks that the Chief Executive to arrange an onsite meeting with a group of representatives that use the Dog Park in Griffeen to discuss how future structures could be introduced to the facility to supplement the existing facility in place. Also a number of dog owners have asked if assistance could be provided to set up a group that would become a link between the council management and all dog users of the park which could benefit park/dog park users and council management".
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on assessment of the requests by residents of both Weston Park and Dodsboro for increased provision of litter bins in the general area of Dodsboro, Weston, Old Celbridge Road & Millstream Road."
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"To ask the Chief Executive if he will agree to make the council-owned lands at Mount Bellew Way next to Lucan Educate Together NS available for provision of a much-needed safe drop-off and turning area once the current use of this land as a compound for contractors engaged in the Willsbrook Road cycle upgrade scheme is completed?
"To ask the Chief Executive for a further update and drawings of the planned Lucan Road surface water drainage scheme including provision of new gullies?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to write to the ESB to request the undergrounding of overhead electrical wires in Lucan Village as recommended in the recent Tidy Towns assessment report for Lucan?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on planned measures to seek to reduce incidence of illegal dumping and burning of waste in the ditch at the Hayden’s Lane/Hansted entrance to Griffeen Valley Park?"
"To thank the Community Services Team for their work, including engagement with residents, in progressing the Adamstown Sports & Community Hall project; and to ask the Chief Executive for a further update on the project?
"That this Area Committee, noting that Griffeen Avenue represents one of the worst traffic blackspots in our County; believes that improvements are required irrespective of whether a new Clonburris SDZ is adopted or not and irrespective of development occurring on lands adjoining Griffeen Avenue or not; therefore recommends that detailed plans be prepared and that provision be made in the next Rolling Capital Programme for a Griffeen Avenue Traffic Improvement Scheme to incorporate:
- Upgrade of Griffeen Avenue/Road junction;
- Widening of Griffeen Avenue to provide two eastbound lanes from the Griffeen Avenue/Road junction to the Grangecastle Road junction;
- Recessing of bus-stops on each side of Griffeen Avenue outside Moy Glas."
"That this Area Committee, noting the regular incidence of anti-social behaviour in secluded areas of public green space, requests the Chief Executive to prioritise works to trim and thin-out undergrowth at:
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- Willsbrook Park (as previously committed to as part a multi-annual programme)
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- hedgerow at Fforster Park;
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- hedgerow between Ash Park and Elm.
"That this Area Committee welcome the agreed transfer of the Bush Centre to Scouting Ireland for future use, management and redevelopment by the 180th Lucan South Cub Scout Troop and calls on the Chief Executive to support the redevelopment of the facility.
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to examine if upgrade works to Willsbrook Park to provide an improved pedestrian/cycle route with public lighting could be provided as part of the current Willsbrook Road Phase 3 cycle route scheme."