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That this council call on the Chief Executive to update members on the Dublin Mountain walkway as part of our tourism strategy
currently the signs to the Dublin mountain walkway are damaged falling down and walkers are getting lost .
I believe if we are serious about bringing tourists in to our county we need more than a wooden stake in the ground with a directional arrow on it
where do people park for this walk ,
are the council engaging with walking clubs in the county
we are coming into the summer months and we should be attracting more visitors to this county
How serious are we about Tourism in our county
That this Area Committee provide more signs on roads that lead into Tallaght. We have a sign coming off the Glenview roundabout with Tallaght on it, I believe we should have more of these signs on different roads into Tallaght and on the way out.
"To ask the Chief Executive to report on the current policy on the roundabouts that are sponsored by companies in the County. What is the revenue from it? How do businesses go about sponsoring roundabouts?"
"To ask the Chief Executive can the Council provide more rubbish bins outside of The Square Shopping Centre to prevent litter being thrown around by shoppers coming from The Square. Residents living around The Square have contacted me regarding this as people leave The Square by foot, some have food from fast food take-aways and throw it on the ground?"
"That the Chief Executive ask the Public Realm Department to cut the grass verge on the right hand side of the Lucan Newlands road leading in to Glenvale estate and for this area to be put on a regular cutting program?" (overdue membersnet Item 1142383 refers)
"To ask the Chief Executive when he expects to hear if SDCC has been successful in getting the grant from the government towards the Lucan swimming pool?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the new bike lockers that were installed on the Lucan Road at the junction at Woodies. What has been the uptake and usage of these lockers.
What revenue has been made from these lockers and what was the cost of the supply and installation of these lockers?"
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to take action on the footpaths on the main street in Lucan village. The paving that is in place at present is uneven and parts of it is very slippery. It is only a matter of time that someone will have a bad fall on these paths. We call on the council to replace and repair these paths as soon as possible."
Email received from Minister for Defence re M1/0915
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to arrange for the repair or replacement of the lampposts and bulbs situated on both sides of the Sacred Heart Boxing Club on Donomore Park which have not been operational for some time with a view to improving the lighting for Patrons of the Club and residents in the area and to deter anti social and criminal activities in the area.
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report detailing what works if any have taken place or are due to take place to improve the playing conditions of the pitches in Jobstown Park used by Brookfield Celtic FC and Jobstown Celtic FC?"
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to provide a flagpole and Tricolur to Killinarden Community Centre to form part of their 1916 Rising Centenary Commemorations and to consider rolling out a programme to all Community Centres in the Tallaght area with a view to celebrating our National pride in our Heritage.
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to investigate intrusions by stolen cars on to the footpaths that traverse Whitestown Stream adjacent to Dromcarra and Bawnlea Estate as it is becoming increasingly dangerous for pedestrians to use this space and creating an additional cost to the Council on the cleanup so after the cars are burnt out on the paths and the open spaces in the area. That this Committee further calls on the Chief Executive to provide a permanent solution to stopping access to this area by vehicles.
That this Council, in order to support a cleaner and safer local environment, agrees in principle to restrict the number and locations of election posters to be erected throughout South Dublin County Council for future elections and in respect of same hereby commits to engaging forthwith in a consultative process with all interested Local Community Organisations and Constituents, Elected Members of South Dublin County Council and all other interested parties, in order to identify the number of posters and specific designated public areas within the County where election postering for Candidates would only be allowed.
"To ask the Chief Executive when he now expects to advertise another round of Community Grants and will he outline plans to ensure that as many local groups in Tallaght as possible can avail of the Grants appreciating their importance to Volunteer Groups?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to refer to the positive response given to this member's Question No. 7 at the January 2016 Tallaght Area Committee Meeting and will he now seek assurances from all Departments in the Council to ensure that senior staff are available for these Meetings which are so important to the delegations attending and will he note the negative image created when Officials were not in attendance at the January Deputations?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to detail the last occasion when an inspection of Belgard Road, Tallaght was made to identify and remove illegal and unwanted signs and posters and to confirm the number of such items removed on the last occasion and in reporting will he state when the next planned inspection is to be undertaken and will he also confirm the manner in which representations should be made if local residents wish to highlight particular locations which require attention?"
That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to present a report on actions being taken in respect of the litter problem in Springfield Estate, Tallaght, as detailed in recent correspondence forwarded to the Council by a resident of Springfield Estate and copied to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government. Will he confirm efforts being made to deal with the problem and ask if this includes visits to the local Schools and will he give assurances in respect of the matter.
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that planning permission has been granted for the public transport shelter on the north bound carriageway of Belgard Road, Tallaght immediately outside Belgard Retail Park and if so will the Chief Executive confirm that the shelter has been constructed in accordance with that permission?"