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"That this Committee recognises the hard work that the Irish Red Cross do for the elderly people of Lucan. Could the Council confirm what funds / grants are available and what assistance can be offered to them?"
"To ask the Chief Executive, as part of the Lucan Access Study's examination of Grangecastle Road, to include a review of the boundary treatment to Hermitage Park estate and the replacement of the unattractive pallisade fencing opposite the top of the Foxhunter off-ramp, noting this location represents one of the main gateways to Lucan?"
"To ask the Chief Executive would it be possible to plant some flowers and shrubbery on the roundabouts between Earlsfort and Foxborough and the one outside Rochfort and Abbeydale?"
"That this Council requests a detailed report from the HSE in relation to the new health centre planned for Ballyowen, to include details of a public consultation process and to confirm what plans are in place to ensure that this medical centre is integrated into and complements existing medical services in Lucan."
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the closing of the right of way between the Bewley and Mount Bellew estates?"
"Following the meeting that took place with; the Hermitage resident/NRA maintenance (GSJ Maintenance,WS Atkins) /manager of Texaco garage/Avoca representative/Lucan Tidy Towns and Lucan councillors, in relation to the improvement/enhancement plans on N4 slip road (junction3) to ask SDCC to assist this project and to continue to liase with all stakeholders?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to write to Gardaí Traffic department Blanchardstown to request an update in relation to enforcement of the school time HGV restriction on the Newcastle Road?"
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Chief Executive, in responding to an upsurge of complaints from neighbouring estates in recent days about antisocial behaviour in Willsbrook Park in the runup to Halloween, with people with small children being verbally abused while out for a walk, an increase in broken bottles and general intimidation, bins being ransacked for bonfires etc; and noting that there were serious assaults some years ago when the issue was let get out of hand; reviews its policy and operation to further discourage such behaviour; investigates a capital investment to close off the park during hours of darkness whilst retaining a narrow access between Esker Lane and Esker Park via the pedestrian bridge; investigates CCTV installation as an option and gives a costed report in this regard; and liaises with An Garda Siochana to seek additional visible patrols, especially the very effective Garda Mountain Bike Units; and if he will make a statement on the matter.”
"That this Committee requests that SDCC examines the speed limits that are currently in place adjacent to all schools in the Lucan and Palmerston area with a view to reducing speed limits to a limit appropriate for school areas."
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Chief Executive report on traffic studies carried out since schools reopened in September in the block including Gaelscoil Naomh Padraig, Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Colaiste Cois Life and Esker Educate Together and provide an update on plans that have been or are planned to be implemented in the coming months to improve pedestrian safety, safe traffic flow and responsible parking in the vicinity, given concerns addressed to this Council and its elected members; to ensure that the principals concerned and parents associations continue to be kept in the loop; and if he will make a statement on the matter."
"That this Committee requests SDDC to examine the pedestrian access between the Irish Wheelchair Association, the Maxol garage and Lucan Sarsfields GAA club on the Newcastle road with a view to extending the existing pedestrian pathway to give safe access to the aforementioned."
"That this Committee, noting the demands from the public, requests SDCC to install litter bins at Willsbrook Park, Ballyowen/Hermitage Park and Griffeen Park entrances/exits to facilitate the disposal of dog litter and general pedestrian waste. Having access to bins should prevent littering and it could encourage civic minded pedestrians to pick up and dispose of other persons litter."
"That this Council, in responding to an upsurge of complaints about antisocial behaviour, including drug taking in Hermitage Park, in plain view of houses facing onto the Park in Ballyowen and Hermitage estates; reviews its policy and operation within existing opening hours and resources to further discourage such behaviour; and liaises with An Garda Siochana to seek additional visible patrols at evening times and especially during the summer months, especially the very effective Garda Mountain Bike Units."
"That this Area Committee, noting the worsening traffic congestion in Lucan, calls on the National Transport Authority, as the regulator and licensing authority for public transport bus services in Dublin, to:
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- Firstly, include a new orbital route linking Lucan Village, Clondalkin & Tallaght (similar to the previously proposed No. 166 Dublin Bus route) as part of the upcoming competitive tendering process of 10% of routes in Dublin; and
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- Secondly, seek the introduction of the previously-proposed 25C route from Adamstown to City Centre, via Newcastle Road and the N4-Newcastle Road interchange, to be provided by Dublin Bus or a private operator; while protecting and where possible expanding the carrying-capacity of the existing 25A & 25B routes."
That this Council records its opposition to the current policy of water fluoridation in Ireland, based on documented research that shows a decrease dental caries in all western countries irrespective of whether the water is fluoridated or not, as well as research which shows the effect of fluoride to be topical not systemic (ie works at the location not through the body); calls on the Government to organise a national referendum on water fluoridation in the next 18 months, (possibly in tandem with another referendum), which will educate the public thoroughly on both sides of the debate and allow their voice to be heard on this important public health issue; and that a letter recording this resolution shall be forwarded directly to the Taoiseach and the Minister for the Environment and CC'd to all cabinet Ministers, requesting the matter to be discussed at cabinet level.
That the Councillors of South Dublin County Council calls for the scrapping of the Water Charge. We acknowledge this is a charge on a Basic Human Right and do not condone the charging and taxing of a Human Right.
That this Council records its opposition to the current policy of water fluoridation in Ireland, based on documented research that shows a decrease dental caries in all western countries irrespective of whether the water is fluoridated or not, as well as research which shows the effect of fluoride to be topical not systemic (ie works at the location not through the body); calls on the Government to organise a national referendum on water fluoridation in the next 18 months, (possibly in tandem with another referendum), which will educate the public thoroughly on both sides of the debate and allow their voice to be heard on this important public health issue; and that a letter recording this resolution shall be forwarded directly to the Taoiseach and the Minister for the Environment and CC'd to all cabinet Ministers, requesting the matter to be discussed at cabinet level.
That this Council records its opposition to the current policy of water fluoridation in Ireland, based on documented research that shows a decrease dental caries in all western countries irrespective of whether the water is fluoridated or not, as well as research which shows the effect of fluoride to be topical not systemic (ie works at the location not through the body); calls on the Government to organise a national referendum on water fluoridation in the next 18 months, (possibly in tandem with another referendum), which will educate the public thoroughly on both sides of the debate and allow their voice to be heard on this important public health issue; and that a letter recording this resolution shall be forwarded directly to the Taoiseach and the Minister for the Environment and CC'd to all cabinet Ministers, requesting the matter to be discussed at cabinet level.
Cathaoirleach's Buisiness
This Committee agrees to write to the management at the Round Towers Direct Provision Centre requesting a visit by the members of the Committee to the hostel to see the facility first hand and to meet with those living in the hostel and to hear first hand their experiences of direct provision.
That this Area Committee calls on the Department of Justice and Equality to consider the plea of residents currently living in direct provision system at Clondalkin Towers Hotel and other locations to be granted compassionate leave to remain in the State.