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"To ask the Manager to include in the arboricultural programme the trees in the cul de sac at No. 27 Ballyroan Heights, these trees (three in total) have become overgrown & are in need of urgent cutting back. The residents are elderly and are forced to take up barrow loads of fallen leaves so as to avoid slipping. The tree to the left of No. 27 also blocks out the natural light from the front garden?"
"To ask the Manager to confirm when the street sweeping is planned for Fonthill Abbey Estate and if not to include this estate in a regular sweep?"
"To ask the Manager to outline the latest position with regard to a solution to the flooding that took place in Castlefield/Glenvara and Glenlyon estates in 2011 - to explain why residents were not informed of the retirement/change of key personnel in this area and that residents had to discover this for themselves?"
JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE REPORT OF MEETING 29th NOVEMBER 2013
(circulated herewith)
"That the Manager inspect and report back to the next Traffic Management Meeting whether or not there ought to be a stop sign and double yellow lines at the junction of Fonthill Park within the estate and again where Fonthill meets the main Willbrook Road."
"That the Manager review the protracted correspondence relating to the issue of overgrown trees in the Delaford Area (sent by email). Please assess and confirm the average time it is taking the Council to attend to such matters. This Resident states that this issue was reported to Parks as far back as 2010 with no progress to date. Please explain the delay in this case."
"That the Manager report back following inspection on the condition of the roads and paths in Fonthill Abbey and as such confirm that the necessary repair work will be included in the paths upgrade programme for the area. There is a sizeable pothole and broken road surfaces close to the entrance and in along on the left hand side. Broken kerbs need repairing and there is a marked drop in path surfaces which in turn is a tripping hazard. Please also provide a timeframe for the completion of such works."
"That the Manager provide an overview as to the acceptable quality of footpaths, in the Rathfarnham Ward so as to ensure that there is no health and safety concerns. For example where there is a marked difference in path surfaces, caused by tree roots or otherwise, what is the Council's legal obligations to its citizens. There are examples of such differences in levels where the Council have repaired the paths and have failed/neglected to match new levels to existing path levels."
RAISING OF LOANS FOR 2014 (HOUSING)
(circulated herewith)
Ministerial
Letter, dated 07/11/13, from Minister for Environment, Community & Local Government in response to SDCC's motion passed in relation to Shared Fire Services (M2/1013)
Letter, dated 19/11/13, from Macroom Town Council regarding their motion passed in relation to the draft Local Government Reform bill
Letter, dated 22/11/13, from Irish Water regarding Irish Water engagement with Local Elected Representatives
Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 25th November, 2013.
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New Works (No Business)
New Works (No Business)
"To ask the Manager to review the alleged dangerous parking in the vicinity of Knocklyon Lodge on Knocklyon Road at the bend which is causing concern during rush hour traffic, and determine if road markings are required to prevent this?"
Correspondence (No Business)
Correspondence (No Business)
New Works (No Business)