To ask the Chief Executive Officer to have an overall review of traffic management in the Palmerstown Community carried out and that it include
(a) the current 7.5T restriction and show clearly if it is in line with the EU Directive and the current Council Policy on the Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles on South Dublin County Road Network
(b) traffic movement and regulation on the residential cell between Kennelsfort Road Upper and the R148 at the Oval including the laneways
(c) traffic movement and regulation on Kennelsfort Road Lower and the Village/Old Lucan Road area
(d) the sequencing of the traffic lights at the Junction of Kennelsfort Road/R148.
And that it take full cognisance of the recent significant works carried out around both primary schools and surrounding roads as well as works designed to protect pedestrians and and cyclists and the general regulations aimed at encouraging alternative modes of transport as well as the health and safety of the residential population.
"That this Area Committee supports the retention of a directly run and staffed An Post Office at The Square Tallaght and seeks assurances from An Post that all existing services will remain in place?"
This motion is prompted by the urgent need expressed by various community groups for accessible space, especially for the teenage youth community, in the Adamstown and wider Lucan area.
As efforts to extend the Adamstown Youth and Community Center (AYCC) and other projects progress, there remains a critical gap that can be immediately addressed by renting one of the units in the Adamstown Crossings. The demand for a dedicated space for community services, particularly for teenage youth, is pressing.
While the extension of the AYCC, the construction of the library, and other projects are underway, the realisation of these initiatives will inevitably take several years. Renting a unit in Adamstown Crossings provides a timely solution, offering an immediate venue for youth-centric services, and can accommodate other community services as well.
This motion seeks the support of council members to authorise management to initiate necessary enquiries into the feasibility of renting a unit in Adamstown Crossings for community use. This step aligns with our commitment to promptly address the needs of the community while awaiting the completion of larger-scale projects.
This Area Committee requests that management inspect the vehicular entrance to The Edge Cafe and look at regularising existing parking spaces.
That the Council agrees that Tallaght Stadium be made available to play a Soccer match against Palestine if requested by the FAI or a League of Ireland Club.
That the laneways in Palmerstown be included in the road sweeping schedule undertaken by Oxigen in behalf of SDCC.
To ask the Manager to detail the Councils approach to resolution when dealing with disputes arising from work undertaken by contractors on behalf of SDCC and damage to private property, such as footpath repairs and damaged gate pillar as outlined by Cllr Alan Hayes in members rep 1825964
This motion addresses the issue of the lack of bus services in Lucan despite increasing demand.
Buses 25A and 25B were repurposed, renamed C1 and C2, with their terminus shifted to Adamstown Train Station. The current setup fails to meet the growing needs of the wider Lucan community, evident in buses operating at full capacity from the Adamstown area to Newcastle Road. This emphasises the urgent need for more buses serving the extended Lucan area. The original concept for Adamstown was to have independent public transport infrastructure. The current redirection of buses from Lucan contradicts this vision.
We urge the National Transport Authority (NTA) to introduce additional buses tailored to Lucan's needs and reconsider the reinstatement of a local terminus. This not only addresses immediate transportation needs but also contributes to Lucan's overall development.
Members request that the CE make this request to the NTA. Considering the NTA's refusal to meet with local councillors, we ask that management makes a strong case for this committee to advocate for additional buses. We also suggest bringing into discussions the comparison between Lucan buses and Kildare buses, where one is guaranteed a seat on a Kildare bus if picked up at Woodies bus stop, whereas standing is more likely on a Lucan bus.
"To ask the Manager, how many hectares of parkland should there be per 1000 population in the Citywest Area under the current Development plan & to report on how may hectares are currently zoned as parkland in the area?"
This area committee asks the manager to present and update on when Tandy's Park Pitch will be taken in charge.
Cathaoirleach's Business
To call on the manager to give an update on availability for pitch usage in the Lucan Area for Na Gaeil Oga. Currently they are travelling outside of the county due to no home grounds. For a minority group, and having a pitch strategy, this should not be an ongoing challenge to secure space within our county, more particularly Lucan.
Could the manager detail issues surrounding supporting the club to achieve this and what measures are being put in place to support them?
To call on the manager to update this area committee on suggested spends for accessible play equipment for Waterstown Park.
Following on from previous request through TMM in September, I am calling on the manager to install colourful pencil bollards in Canonbrook Estate Lucan outside of the National Schools in support of safer pedestrian safety for young students walking to school and to deter illegal and dangerous kerb mounting at school times.
Following on from previous ITEM ID: 79626 13/06/2023 I'm seeking an update from the manager to improve permeability by installing an additional path way at the location of Esker Road Crossing.
Cathaoirleach's Business
To call on the manager to explore the possibility of purchasing Airlie House Lucan to renovate and utilize as community space.
Cathaoirleach's Business
To call on the manager to install "Welcome to Lucan" signage in the Proximity of St Catherines Park, which will indicate to drivers there are entering a village environment.
Fingal CoCo operations have informed me that although it is in their Electoral Area, it is a SDCC administrative
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on warning letters and fines issued by litter wardens to commercial premises in this Area Committee since the start of the year - listing the premises/management companies involved - and if a statement can be made on the matter
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on road marking and yellow box painting in this Area Committee scheduled for April to June; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to explain why SDCC created and commenced a Part 8 consultation on the 12th Lock Masterplan on the 7th of March last, incorporating a previously unheard of film studio proposal which appears to undermine a wider water-based heritage and community facility, without first bringing the proposal to this Area Committee or the full Council; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That the Chief Executive writes to ESB Networks Ireland requesting that it prioritises connections to community facilities in strategic areas with growing populations such as Adamstown SDZ and also reviews its resourcing needs for new public lighting installations and lighting repairs in general given the essential requirement to roll out lower energy lighting to reduce our energy bills and carbon emissions.