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

"To ask the Manager for a report on the welfare of the swans and geese in Tymon Park, and to make a statement on the matter?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

"To ask the Manager if she can inform the Committee how much has been expended by the Council so far in 2012 on the repair and refurbishment of footpaths in the Lucan Electoral Area?"

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

"To ask the Manager how it is planned to monitor use of the adult fitness equipment recently installed in several of our parks and green spaces; to provide any details available regarding usage statistics or observations; to note how many items have been damaged or removed; and to make a statement on the matter?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Ridge
Responsibility:
John Browne

That the Manager provide an update on negotiations re 1a, St. Patrick's Road, Clondalkin.

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

"To ask the Manager to confirm that the Council will again provide a Christmas Trees Recycling Service this year and if she can advise of the collection locations in Lucan and Palmerston?"

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

"To ask the Manager if An Garda Siochana has advised the Council or had discussions with the Traffic Management Section on additional traffic control measures that An Garda Siochana will be implementing to reduce traffic congestion in the Lucan EA during the pre-Christmas period, including locations in and around Liffey Valley Shopping Centre such as Coldcut Road, Kennelsfort Road, the M50/N4 junction and slip roads and in and around Lucan Village, and the Superquinn Shopping Centre?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Bernie McCormack

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Committee expresses its concern with the proliferation of "skip bags" being dumped in this area; that this Committee calls on the Council to write to all waste companies reminding them of their duty of care to the environment; and that the Council confirm whether action against the providers of "skip bags" may be possible under bye-laws or legislation in the case of dumping.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Elaine Leech

That this Committee calls on local people to support local jobs by shopping with local traders this Christmas, and asks the Council to publicise this call on its website and via social networking.

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

That this Committee notes the positive impact on the local community of the Mobile Library service, and requests a report on how the service is publicised and promoted locally.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Ridge
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

That a report be brought to this Committee with details of  (a) how many applicants on Housing List in Clondalkin Ward, (b) how many applicants have been housed on the RAS scheme, (c) future proposals for meeting housing need in Clondalkin area.

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Mary Connell
Responsibility:
Anne Golden

Traveller Specific Development Belgard Road

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Manager would provide a Report for discussion at the meeting on the recent Planning history, including information on Planning Applications and the zoning of the lands concerned, of the lands of the Foxhunter Licensed Premises, Lucan and its Car Park."

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

Cathaoirlach's Business

"That this Committee notes that a Capital Sports Grant of 300 000 Euro has been awarded to South Dublin Sports and Leisure Company, understands that this grant has been awarded following an application for funding for an All Weather Pitch in Tallaght and requests the Manager to advise the Committee if any application was made, by the Council or South Dublin Sports and Leisure, for a Sports Capital Grant for any project in the Lucan Electoral Area and to advise the Committee on the processes used by the Council to decide on its applications for Sports Capital Grants."

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

That this Committee asks for a report on planning enforcement on lands at 192 Whitehall Rd, Dublin 12, including a full case history of the site, and that this Committee discuss such a report.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Ridge
Responsibility:
Bernie McCormack

That an update be provided by the Manager as to what is the current situation with derelict site along 9th Lock Road (former Paper Mill site)

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

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee notes the concerns of residents in Waterstown Lane, Palmerston about the road being used by car drivers as, in effect, a Park and Ride location and that the Manager would make a Report on measures the Roads Department has taken or proposes to address the problem."

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Committee calls on the Roads Dept to immediately complete repairs to the footpath outside Number 51 Limekiln Green, Limekiln Farm, Dublin 12.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

That this Committee notes that public realm improvements are required on the stretch of Limekiln Avenue between the derelict former McHugh's site and the bus terminus, including the entrance to Limekiln Green; that the Committee believes the Council should make contact with the business owners and tenants adjacent to the McHugh's site and Bus Átha Cliath, along with other relevant stakeholders, with a view to improving the visual amenity of this area; that the Committee further believes that central to any plan is the replacement of the hoarding at the derelict former McHugh's site with a more attractive, community-focused structure; and that a preliminary plan be furnished to either the January or February Area meeting of this Committee.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That this Area Committee recommends that the Manager makes provision in the 2013 Works Programme and Budget to secure implementation of Specific Local Objective 25 of the County Development Plan 2010-2016, i.e. to "facilitate completion of the boundary fence that separates Bewley Grove and Mount Bellew Way running eastwards as far as the Outer Ring Road” including associated measures."

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

Cathaoirleachs Business

That this Committee supports the installation of a low-cost, "vandal-proof" bench in Greenhills Park, approximately half-way between the entrance near the Holy Spirit Church and the entrance near the Traders, to accommodate elderly residents using the park.