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To ask the Manager if the Environmental Services Department is or will be taking measures to have the large advertising hoarding on the grass verge on the left hand side of the entrance road from Griffeen Avenue to Hayden's Park, Tullyhall and Rossberry estates removed?
That the Manager would present a report on projects or activities in the Lucan EA which have received support, in terms of finance, staff or assistance with accommodation from the County Childcare Committee?
To ask the Manager to advise on the schedule of grass cutting, i.e. planned frequency, on greens/open spaces in the Lucan EA during 2012?
That this Committee reaffirms its commitment to assist in the provision of adequate facilities for Lucan residents seeking employment, including LES services, training programmes, and requests the Manager to write to the Manager of the CPLN Area Partnership inviting suggestions from the Partnership on measures the Council could take to help achieve such facilities and services.
That this Committee remains committed to exploring all possibilities, including funding partnerships, of securing a public swimming pool in Lucan and requests the Manager to investigate any examples in the country where a local authority has been/or is involved in a project which secured a public swimming pool through raising finance from sources additional to or other than central government and brings a report to the May meeting of the Area Committee.
That this Committee calls on the Manager to report on the water that seeps from the open space between Knockmore Avenue and Donomore Green since the core tests took place at this location a number of years back prior to the then proposed infill Housing which was to take place there. This Committee further calls on the Manager to state if this seepage is the result of a damaged pipe caused by the core tests, why has it not been repaired over the past couple of years and did it contribute to the floods that took place on Knockmore Avenue and Knockmore Park in October of 2011.
That this Committee calls on the Manager to repair and rebuild the boundary wall at the rear of *details supplied in the vicinity of the front garden of *details supplied as youth are using this wall as a quick getaway whilst engaging in anti-social behaviour in the area.
That this Committee asks the Manager if Greyhound Waste Management has advised the Council of the details of the "packages" it has offered to households in the Lucan EA which were in receipt of bin waivers up to 1st April, and if he has been so advised, to provide details to the meeting for discussion.
That this Committee calls on the Manager to report on illegal dumping in the area since January of this year and to state has there been a marked increase in this activity since the abolition of the Waiver scheme which was being delivered by Greyhound Waste Services.
That in reference to Motion No. 7 on the agenda of the Lucan Area Committee meeting of 24th January 2012, the Manager would arrange for measures, including the installation of warning signs painted on the road surface, and/or signage on the traffic signal poles, and liaison with An Garda Síochána, to prevent drivers of vehicles along Kennelsfort Road, stopping on that part of the road at the signals on Lower Kennelsfort Road, Palmerston, which should be clear when the signals allow pedestrians to cross, as this practice of many drivers of blocking the pedestrian route is a continuing source of concerns to residents, including parents, as pedestrians, especially children, attempt to cross between vehicles at points not directly at the crossing.
That this Committee calls on the Manager to report on the number of dog attacks on Humans in the Tallaght area in the past two years and to further report on how many of these were by 'dangerous breeds' and finally how many animals were 'destroyed' as a result of such attacks.
That this Committee calls on the Manager to report on progress made in relation to the delivery of the much needed and debated pedestrian crossing on Fortunestown Lane which will serve the residents of MacUilluim Estate.
That this Area Committee, noting the recently-received request from the Griffeen Glen Residents Association, again requests the Manager to install a timer-controlled locking mechanism on the pedestrian gate at Griffeen Glen Park/Elm Green so as to address anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of the gate; and to add barriers at either side of this gate to dissuade speedy approach to the gate by scrambler bikes, etc.
"To ask the Manager for a report on the repair of damaged speed ramps within the Committee's area, includinga a listing of those being repaired and a timescale?"
That this Committee applies through the Council to Central Government to allocate funds to install a smooth surface, instead of the mini pebbles in the Playground in Corkagh Park.
"To ask the Manager to remove the damaged sleepers and repair any loose sleepers in Firhouse Village Park?"
"To ask the Manager to advise on a firm and accurate start date for works to begin on speed-ramp on Firhouse road.?"
That this Area Committee requests the Manager to engage with Esker Educate Together NS, the Department of Education and Castlethorn Developments to address outstanding safety concerns and other issues which have arisen since the opening of the new temporary accommodation at Adamstown Avenue, including in particular the provision of:
- a signalised or school warden crossing on Adamstown Avenue;
- signage, road markings and other safety measures in the vicinity of the school; and
- directional signage within Adamstown to indicate the location of the school.
To ask the Manager how much this council has contributed to the pre-construction costs of the Poolbeg incinerator?
To ask the Manager to explain, the difference between a Part 8 Planning process and the standard planning process and the length of time that each granted permission can last?