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.
That the Chief Executive agrees to plant a commemorative Oak Tree Grove at a suitable location in Palmerstown, similar to that which was introduced in Malahide by Fingal County Council recently.
That this Council adds Killakee Estate, Firhouse to the Tree Maintenance Programme.
That this Council adds Killakee Estate, Firhouse to the LED public lighting programme.
To ask the Manager to provide an explanation as to why they large pothole at bus stop 2685 Coldcut Road has not yet been adequately repaired (Photos attached from March 2024). It was reported by Cllr Alan Hayes on 6th November 2023. Members Reps. ID: 1813840 and report MOT/2023-NOV/77764 refers.
"To ask the CEO if there is any updates on installing gullies on Firhouse road west at St Martins Church and the lights at Killinarden as when it rains there is quite a lot of surface water at these locations?"
That this Council adds the following estates in Knocklyon to the list for footpath repairs - Idrone Estate, Cremorne Estate, Westbourne Lodge, Coolamber Park.
That the Manager provides a comprehensive update with associated timeline showing all efforts made by SDCC in 2023 and 2024 to design, tender and install a temporary roof structure on Waterstown House, Palmerstown, as budgeted for in November 2022.
"That this Tallaght Area Committee applauds the work of the Franchise Section, and their colleagues in Corporate Services, in respect of the recent Referendums where their endeavours were greatly appreciated?"
That the Chief Executive arrange for the site between 26 and 27 St Ronan's Crescent to be turned into a green space with grass for residents. Residents have agreed to maintain and cut the grass if necessary.
"Can the manager report why Brookview rise has not been taken in charge by the Council?"
"Can the council report on current amount of people on the council list in the Tallaght area?"
"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to take on board concerns regarding the 16 proposed apartments in Rossfield given the transient nature of tenants in the nearby apartments and instead develop houses on the proposed site that will allow for longtime tenancy?"
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the pavilion strategy, specifically with respect to the planned pavilions for Griffeen and Collinstown Parks, the parameters that are being revised, consultation that has taken place with regard to same, and implications that this has for the programme and if he will make a statement on the matter.
"To ask the Manager can work be carried out to fix the potholes along Katherine Tynan Road?"
"Can the council report on what the plans are to encourage residents in Tallaght to register to vote in the local elections in June?"