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Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Dermot Finch

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Manager presents a Report for discussion on the recent leaking of sewage at Hillcrest Court, Lucan and that the Manager would clarify the policy of the Council on this matter and how the Council can best be of assistance to any resident in these circumstances."

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask the Manager if she can arrange for an inspection of reported rat infestation to be carried out at The Village Green, Lucan, and if there is evidence of rat infestation at this location, that the HSE be requested to apply the appropriate treatment?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

"To ask the Manager for a report of the recent meeting held with residents of St Joseph's Rd, Greenhills regarding trees on the road, to state the works to be carried out and to state a timeline for the works to take place?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the drafting of Taxi Bye-Laws for Lucan Village and other locations in the County, and to note that it is now 3 years since the concerns of Lucan residents about Taxis waiting on Lucan Main Street was raised at meetings of the Lucan Area Committee?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Jones
Responsibility:
Dermot Finch

"That the Manager will present a report regarding the recent leaking of sewage at Hilcrest Court and that the Manager will clarify the stance of the Council on this matter and how the Council can best be of assistance to any residents in these circumstances."

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Georgina Byrne

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Committee, recognising the magnificent ongoing work in promoting local history in Tallaght from the Local Studies section of the Council, the Tallaght Historical Society, and other groups and individuals, and in line with the objective in the Council's Heritage Plan 2010-2015 to "provide information to raise awareness, appreciation and enjoyment of the County's heritage," asks the Library Service to liaise with the County Heritage Officer, local historical groups, schools and other interested organisations with a view to offering talks on local history in the area of this Committee east of the M50, i.e. Greenhills, Templeogue, Perrystown, etc.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager for an updated report on the operation of the pedestrian crossing installed last year on Griffeen Avenue, including details of any additional measures implemented to improve awareness by drivers of the crossing, the safety of pedestrian users and any monitoring of the performance and effectiveness of the crossing?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager for a report on works done recently to remove graffiti in and around Palmerston Village, and if there are plans to have graffiti removal work done in the near future?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Community Services Department would examine the potential for a Project which would support the involvement of youth volunteers from Palmerston working with elderly Allotment Plotholders in the Palmerston Allotments, so that the plotholders get assistance with physical work and the youth gain knowledge of horticulture and working with older residents."

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager if a Report can be provided at the meeting outlining the possible measures which might be considered under Project SDCC/13/006 " Local Traffic Management Measures, including Parking Strategy for the Village" of the list of Projects allocated funding by the NTA, under the Sustainable Transport Measures Programme 2013?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Bernie McCormack

"To ask the Manager if she can arrange for an inspection for illegal dumping on the main Green Space in Sarsfield Park, inside the boundary wall near the Bus Stop on the Old Lucan Road, opposite the Layby outside St. Joseph's College?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Willie Sheils

"That the Manager, noting the contents of the written Report on Motion 3 on the Agenda of the Council meeting of the 11th January 2013, would examine the possibility of Council sponsored Community Employment Scheme or Schemes, which could support the work of community organizations in Lucan, such as Lucan Youth Service, Lucan Tidy Towns, amd other organizations/groups, and that the Manager would make a statement on the matter."

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Colm Ward

"To ask the Manager if the Council will consider the installation of Signs prohibiting Dog Fouling, or stencil signs on footpaths in Palmerston Village, where residents report increased dog fouling on footpaths?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Paul Hogan

"That this Committee notes the recent announcement of funding to replace pre-fabs at Scoil Áine Noafa, Esker; but nonetheless:

  • restates our request to the Minister for Education and Skills to update his Department's five year school building plan to correct the omission of five Lucan primary schools which are in serious need of permanent extensions and/or refurbishment;
  • again extends an invitation to officials of the Department’s ‘Planning & Building Unit’ to meet with this Committee to review the Department’s policy towards primary school developments in the Lucan area; and
  • further expresses to the Minister our support for the proposed development by Stewart’s Hospital of a Special Primary School at Rosse Court. "
Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Manager if the view of this Committee that there should be no Parking Fee payable for on street parking in Palmerston on Saturdays, as is the case in Lucan, could be brought to the attention of Council officials in the Roads Department reviewing the County Parking Bye-Laws?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Yvonne Dervan

"To ask the Manager if she can arrange for an inspection of reported rat infestation to be carried out at the lands behind Tullyhall Estate on which a development by Eleveden Propertis has begun, but has not progressed in the last two years or more, and if there is evidence of rat infestation at this location, that the HSE be requested to apply the appropriate treatment?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

Cathaoirleach’s Business

That this Committee requests an update on the projected timeline for delivery of the TASC Pavilion, Tymon Park.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Committee supports the installation of improved lighting including additional streetlights and the change to brighter lighting on Beechfield Close, Dublin 12.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

Cathaoirleach's Business- Roads

"Noting the Reply to Question 6 at the January 2013 Lucan Area Committee meeting, this Committee requests the Manager to meet with Lucan EA Councillors at an early date to discuss proposals for the location of Taxi Ranks and Taxi Waiting Areas in Lucan Village, so that a final proposal can be brought to the March meeting of the Area Committee."

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Delaney
Responsibility:
Donna Lakes

That this Committee requests urgent action to address the disgraceful condition of the grass bank areas adjacent to the M50, N7 and Luas Red Cow Car Park. This area is disgracefully filthy with litter and could also be enhanced with a landscaping/planting scheme as it is a major infrastructural feature of our county