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"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, on plans to progress the Playground/Playspace programme in Lucan in 2016, with particular reference to delays in progressing the planned playground replacement at Griffeen Valley Park and the request from Finnstown residents that their estates not be considered for playspaces."
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to provide an update on both the planned provision of the long-awaited Adamstown Sports & Community Hall and my previous request for consultation with Adamstown residents and local sports clubs/community groups on the needs of the Adamstown community in terms of community facility provision."
"That the Chief Executive advise this meeting for an update on a previous motion which requested the Council write to the NRA to ask for a report on the number of accidents that have taken place on the N4, junction 4A since the upgrade and the installation of the orange bollards and in particular to the following locations - N4 SLIP N4 SPA HOTEL JUNCTION N4 OUTBOUND CORNMILL RD N4 KEW PARK ENTANCE/EXIT and if the council are prepared to change all signs at these location to STOP signs as there is currently YEILD and STOP signs installed"
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this committee requests that the Chief Executive provide the members with the following information in relation to the decision of the members of the Council to have the current 7.5T restriction on Kennelsfort Road, Wheatfield Road, Turret Road, Glenmaroon Road, Woodfarm Ave and Drive and The Oval replaced by a 3.5T restriction as is in place on Ballyfermot Road and the Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Traffic Cell of which the above roads form part, in particular (1) If the EU Directive as applied in Ireland requires that a plate must be displayed on the side of commercial vehicles indicating the carrying capacity and does this render it unnecessary for the Gardai to weight each vehicle suspected of being over the limit; (2) If it is accurate to say that the weight restriction on a road refers to the carrying capacity of a vehicle: (3) What is the role of An Garda Siochana in setting weight restrictions on roads; (4) Can he make available to this committee the reasons The Garda Commissioner gave for recommending that the 7.5T remain on the above Palmerstown Roads; (5) Does the CEO accept that the Palmerstown Roads between the R148 and the Cold Cut junction are less vulnerable from traffic above 3.5T than Ballyfermot Road and can he vouch that the EU Directive, Irish Legislation and the Council’s own HGV Policy are being fully availed of to support the safety of pedestrians and cyclists on these Palmerstown Roads; (6) Given that notices inform the public that the current 7.5T restriction is monitored by CCTV, how many vehicles have exceeded the restriction year to date and that he make a statement on the matter."
"That this area committee requests that the chief executive carries out an audit of the suitability and size of the street trees in Hillcrest and to bring a report back to this committee."
"That this Council continues to support and aide and assist Esker Boxing Club on their continued endeavour to secure a site for a premises for their boxing club."
"That the Chief Executive provides an update on the works which were due to carried out/completed on the Playground in Griffeen Park and provides a reason for delayed works. I received an email on 06.01.16 from a resident expressing disappointment that this project has not yet been completed and I ask that the Chief Executive gives a commitment to ensuring that this project is dealt with as a matter of urgency."
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed update report, for discussion, on proposals to tackle traffic congestion at locations in Lucan which were subject to reports, motions and questions at recent meetings of this Committee, most notably Griffeen Avenue and Newcastle Road."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to review the maintenance of the hedgerow and ditch between Ash Park and Elm estates with a view to addressing local problems of anti-social behaviour."
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"That this area committee requests the chief executive to carry out works to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the vicinity of the Oval Palmerstown including provision of safe crossing points for pedestrians walking from Palmerstown Ave to Palmerstown Drive, pedestrians, cyclists and school children seeking access to the nearby schools and the manor road shops."
"That this area committee requests the Chief Executive present a report for discussion on the provision of playgrounds and playspaces in Palmerstown."
"That the Chief Executive examine the possibility of introducing benches into the dog park in Griffeen Park, Lucan and to re-examine the signage that is used when entering the dog park, as the existing one is not clear."
"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to report on implementation of the road maintenance works programme in 2015 including the timeframe for any outstanding works; and to further request that examination be given to the following request for possible inclusion in the 2016 programme to be presented to elected members:
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- Plastering of boundary walls at Foxborough between the Foxborough Road roundabout and Grangecastle road junction;
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- Road surface repair/replacement at Roselawn & Ballydowd Grove,
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- Footpath repairs at Glenmaroon Road, Woodfarm Acres, Beech Grove and Esker Drive."
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"That this area committee seeks an update on previous motions which request "That the Chief Executive arrange to install a pedestrian crossing on Esker Road by AGP in 2016. This measure is essential to improve safety for school going children on the main walking route coming from Griffeen Avenue to the 3 local schools."
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee held 12th January 2016
- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Report)
b) Clondalkin Area Committee held 20th January 2016
- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Report)
c) Tallaght Committee Held 25th January 2016
- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Report)
d) Lucan Area Committee held 26th January 2016
- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts(1report Arts Grant), Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
STANDING COMMITTEES - ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE COMMITTEE21st January 2015
a) Draft Calendar of Meeting Dates
b) Report on Conferences/Seminars
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
(H4 No Reports)
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
(H5 No Reports)
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO PUBLIC ROADS
(H6 no report)
"That the Chief Executive registers the rath of Rathfarnham into SDCC ownership. The strip of land runs along the south side of Springfield Avenue adjacent to the river Dodder, between Rathfarnham Bridge and Woodview cottages (the land is currently maintained by SDCC). As part of the original ‘rath’ of Rathfarnham it has important heritage value and should be protected.”