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To ask the Chief Executive what procedures are in place for vetting adult IPAS applicants who have been granted leave to stay and are applying to SDCC for social housing but come from countries where Gardai do not have access to police databases and where Police Clearance Certificates are not readily available?
That this Council, as part of any variation to the County Development Plan 2022–2028, reaffirms its previous position in relation to Newlands Farm and ensures that these lands are not considered as a strategic long-term development site. In doing so, the Council should maintain the current zoning (RU, EE, OS) of the lands.
Reason: To make it clear that Newlands Farm is not part of any future pipeline for development or rezoning, due to it's importance as a green space, wildlife habitat and last remaining green lung which acts as a natural buffer between Tallaght and Clondalkin.
Part 8 Proposals for Noting for the following:
- Installation of rooftop solar PV and heat pump system at SDC Leisure Tallaght, Fortunestown Way,?Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 KX38.
- Installation of rooftop solar PV at South Dublin?County Council County Hall and Library, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 X0WP.
- Installation of heat pump system at Civic Theatre, Parthalán Place, Belgard Rd, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 NWN7.
- Installation of heat pump system at Rua Red, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 KV8N.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide details of all funding drawn down by South Dublin County Council from the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) during 2025, including: the total amount drawn down from each body; the project or programme to which each drawdown relates; the amount initially granted to each project; the amount drawn down for each project or programme; and any awarded funding that had been transferred or had not been drawn down as of 31 December 2025.
Works under SDCC’s Energy Performance Contract
To ask the Chief Executive when the next review of SDCC parking bye-laws is due?
To ask the Chief Executive if traffic management measures can be introduced at the bend on Ashwood Road to reduce speed from traffic travelling in and out of the estate. (This bend is located at the first turn in from the entrance.)
That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC should put in place a regular schedule for pavement cleaning in the centre of Clondalkin in order to maintain the surface of the granite paving from Main Street through to Tower Road.
That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC should immediately carry out remedial works on the footpath/streetscape at the entrance to the car park at the Steering Wheel public house on Main Street, Clondalkin. (A previous representation was made through MR 1918335.)
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into what plans are being made for Clondalkin Library service during the works and the timeframe for the work.
That the proposed Amendment No. 6 St. Edmundsbury including the related CS7 SLO6 is rejected and that the lands retain their current HA-LV zoning.
REASON:
Green Infrastructure
The retention of the St. Edmundsbury lands as High Amenity is essential for two fundamental reasons.
First, they form part of the Liffey Valley Green Infrastructure network and function as the “lungs of the capital”, providing critical environmental services including biodiversity protection, flood attenuation, carbon sequestration and climate resilience, both now and into the future.
Second, the lands are directly adjacent to the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area and contribute to its integrity, character and function as a protected landscape of strategic importance. The lands are currently zoned HA-LV in the County Development Plan, with the stated objective to protect and enhance the outstanding character and amenity of the Liffey Valley.
The reasons for high amenity zoning have not diminished; rather, in the context of climate change, they have become more compelling. The protection of continuous Green Infrastructure corridors and floodplain landscapes is increasingly critical to avoiding future harm and safeguarding communities.
HA-LV zoning at St?Edmundsbury is applied to protect and enhance the landscape, ecological and recreational value of the Liffey Valley. It safeguards the area as a core Green Infrastructure corridor, maintaining biodiversity, river floodplain function and environmental quality, while preserving heritage and visual amenity. It ensures the continued use of the lands for public amenity and recreation and prevents inappropriate development or urban encroachment. In this context, any loss or weakening of the High Amenity designation would undermine the strategic role of these lands, conflict with the objectives of the Development Plan, and fail to protect the Liffey Valley for future generations.
SDCC Climate Action Plan 2024–2029
The implementation of the SDCC Climate Action Plan 2024–2029 is an objective of the County Development Plan. The Plan identifies river and pluvial flooding as significant future risks and states that “extreme…river flooding events… will become more frequent and will expose new areas and assets that were previously unaffected”. It further notes that “higher flood levels” will result in environmental assets being exposed to “short and long term damage”. These lands function as critical Green Infrastructure, providing natural flood attenuation, environmental protection and community benefit. Retaining these lands as High Amenity is essential to protect against future climate risk. Development would reduce this capacity, increase exposure to flooding, and conflict with the Climate Action Plan requirement to reduce future climate impacts and protect environmental assets. Retention of HA-LV in this context is therefore essential.
Best Practice
Fingal County Council recognised the importance of High Amenity lands by largely retaining such zoning in their County Development Plan to strictly control overdevelopment and protect sensitive landscapes. The lands at St?Edmundsbury perform an equivalent function within the Liffey Valley corridor in South Dublin County and are of comparable strategic importance. Retaining the HA-LV zoning at St. Edmundsbury is therefore consistent with best practice across local authorities and is necessary to safeguard these lands from incremental erosion, to protect their environmental, landscape and Green Infrastructure value, and to ensure their long-term role in supporting climate resilience and community amenity. https://consult.fingal.ie/ga/node/26660
"Could the Manager arrange for an inspection of the Mayberry Road, from the Greenhills Road to the Belgard Road, as there are a number of potholes on that stretch of road, that urgently need repair?"
"Would the Manager please indicate an approximate timeline for construction to commence on the Castletymon Road Active Travel Scheme?"
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the current status of bus shelter installations and proposed locations in Rathcoole, Saggart, Newcastle and Brittas, including details of any approved locations, planned installations, timelines for delivery, and engagement with the National Transport Authority (NTA) regarding outstanding requests.
To ask the Chief Executive if owners of Oakfield Est. have received fines or notices for illegal dumping and drinking and to ask that he follow up on same.
To ask the Chief Executive what, if any, plans have been put in place to deal with the increased volumes of traffic on the Old Nangor Road when the two new schools open, Gaelscoil na Camóige and Gaelscoil Chluain Dolcáin, with particular focus on the exit onto the Fonthill Road?
Safe School Zones Update
Environmental Assessments
- SEA
- AA
- SFRA
Proposed Variation No. 2