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Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Laurence Colleran

To ask the Chief Executive What is the up-to-date situation regarding St Cuthbert's church, moat and graveyard? What progress has been made?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Gormla O'Corrain

To ask the Chief Executive what protection will SDCC give to the old wall along the Old Naas Road, now that permission has been granted for changes near The Green Isle Hotel?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

That this Area Committee calls on SDCC to deal with the issue of dereliction on Rathcoole main street where a property is posing a danger to the public since the recent storm. (Main St Rathcoole. Cottages on main street as you enter Rathcoole Church entrance. Tidy Towns recently painted up the hoarding, but it was blown down).

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

Cathaoirleach's Business

This committee requests that the Chief Executive formally contact the National Transport Authority (NTA) to address ongoing safety concerns at the bus stop shelter on Esker Road (Stop No. 3368). Specifically, we ask the NTA to:
  • Explore the provision of temporary lighting solutions to ensure adequate illumination at the shelter.
  • Where possible expedite the planning and installation of a replacement shelter that meets current accessibility and safety standards.
  • Address visibility issues by coordinating with relevant parties to manage surrounding vegetation.
This motion seeks to emphasise the urgency of resolving these safety concerns, which have been highlighted by residents for a considerable time.
Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brady
Responsibility:
Ralph McGarry

This committee calls upon the Chief Executive to identify a suitable location in Lucan for a Christmas Market event such as those organised this year in Tallaght & Rathfarnham, and plan to deliver a similar event for Christmas in Lucan next year.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
David Fennell

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Chief Executive agrees to examine the footpath around Finnstown Abbey green, there's evidence of the tarmac surface uplifting with the roots of the trees, if a plan could be examined to replace the footpath around the green via the next round of capital programme.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

This committee requests that the Chief Executive (CE) urgently examine the reasons why the repair request for the ramp at Finian's Estate, Finians Ave (see attached photo) submitted some time ago, has not yet been addressed. Given the extent of damage to the ramp, which poses a potential hazard, it requires immediate repair.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brady
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

To ask the manager for an update on a development where the road is in very poor condition, the residents are unable to access broadband and nor have the utility providers been successful in running cable, and there is no street lighting and what action may be taken to progress the outstanding items. Details provided Members Rep. 1846625

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
LPNC Meeting Administration

That this committee agree to write to the NTA requesting an increase in the service on the 60 bus route, the service is currently only once an hour.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive if Station Road/Cloverhill Road near Palmerstown Woods has been added to the annual hedge cutting programme?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Amanda Mills

To ask the Chief Executive how many tenants in Balgaddy have been offered transfers to homes in the new estate so far?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brady
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the manager to provide an update in tabular format of all estates/locations listed in the 2023/2025 tree maintenance program and the status e.g. completed, scheduled and whether the programme will successfully complete all locations by the end of this year?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brady
Responsibility:
Andrew O'Mullane, Joe Kelly

To ask the manager what health and safety measures are planned for the new amphitheatre that will provide access to the River Griffeen? Specifically, what provisions will be in place to around water safety for parents/grandparents with young children enjoying a day out in the village green?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor N. Fennell
Responsibility:
Damien McNulty

This committee calls on the council to conduct a full investigation to the water pollution taking place in Griffeen Park.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor N. Fennell
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

This committee calls on the council to write to the ETB to considering funding a full time youth work position in Palmerstown Community & Youth service.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor N. Fennell
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

To ask the manager to provide a report on what facilities are available for use by children and young people in the Lucan, North Clondalkin & Palmerstown areas.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor N. Fennell
Responsibility:
Miriam Reilly

To ask the manager to provide a report on how many new voter registrations (RFA2) and change of address (RFA3) applications have been received by this council since 2023 detailing the breakdown for Palmerstown-Fonthill and Lucan.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor N. Fennell
Responsibility:
Fiona Hendley

To ask the manager to provide a report as to the amount of time taken to process a House Adaptation Grant, and the number of applications made in 2022, 2023 & 2024 in the Lucan-Palmerstown-North Clondalkin area?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor N. Fennell
Responsibility:
David Fennell

This committee calls on the council to consider installing bins in the Quarryale & Irishtown park area due to lack of public bins facilities in the area.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social and Community Development

That this Council calls on the Manager to review the situation of when an Older Persons social house is void, that refurbishment of the bathroom should ensure accessibility to a walk in shower and comfort height toilet, as standard, for the new tenants needs, as per an Occupational Therapist report.