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Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Paul Hogan

That the Manager provide an up to date report on Kishogue Train Station, outlining when this station can be opened and what proposals Iarnród Éireann have communicated with the Council in relation to progressing this public facility.

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

That the Manager would make a report on actions/measures implemented in 2011 to improve/enhance the amenity provided for residents in the Council's Parks in the Lucan EA, including Waterstown Park, Lucan Demesne, Griffeen Valley Park, Willsbrook Park, Hermitage Park and Ballyowen Park. 

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

That this Council  addresses the issue with the drain located on the land behind Ely Drive, Oldcourt.  As it is causing flooding problems during heavy rain.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Bond
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

What is the status of the Field opposite Allenton Drive and would it be feasible to install a soccer pitch there?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Devine
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

That  the Manager provide an update on the future of the  Rent Supplement Scheme with reference to the Government’s Housing Policy and, if a pilot scheme is established, that the Springfield area be  prioritized for inclusion in this.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Corr
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

That the Manager carries out a review of traffic flows in the Jobstown area at peak times with a view to removing the current backlogs, particularly in relation to access to the Outer Ring Road and the N81.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the necessary arrangements be made to adjust the three tonne limit on Kennelsfort Road so that heavy goods vehicles are totally excluded from the maximum part of Kennelsfort Road and from the estates between Kennelsfort Road and the N4 at the Oval, as follows: a new 3 tonne ban on Kennelsfort from the entrance to Woodfarm Acres to the N4 and a new 3 tonne ban extending over Wheatfield Road from the junction with Kennelsfort Road to its junction with Glenmaroon Road and that the current 3 tonne ban on Kennelsfort Road from the entrance to Cherry Orchard Estate to the N4 be rescinded.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

That this Area Committee calls on the Manager to set aside any requirement for a warrant to be met and to install a signalised pedestrian crossing on Griffeen Avenue, between the entrance to Oldbridge and Griffeen Glen Road; and that this proposal be considered top priority for Lucan in 2012 given that a crossing at this location could reliably be expected to strategically increase the overall number of pedestrians crossing Griffeen Avenue to access the local centre at Griffeen and in particular to increase the numbers of children (and parents) from Oldbridge, Rossberry, Tullyhall and Hayden’s Park Estates walking to Griffeen Valley Educate Together NS given that approximately 100 children from these four estates attend that school?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Philip Murphy

That the Manager would consult with the An Garda Síochána authorities regarding the legal basis of the actions implemented by An Garda Síochána to enforce bye-laws and other legal instruments in the administrative area of Dublin City Council to regulate and control the use of locations other than designated Taxi Ranks by taxi drivers seeking passengers on the street in Dublin City, and bring forward proposals, in the form of addenda/amendments to the existing SDCC Parking Bye-Laws or a separate set of Taxi Bye-Laws to regulate and control the use of on street locations other than designated Taxi Ranks in and around Lucan Village, and make an interim report to the December Lucan Area Committee meeting. 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

That this Area Committee requests the Manager to prioritise footpath improvements to Lucan Road between Esker Lane/Woodville and Ballydowd Grove as part of the 2012 footpath works programme.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan, Mary Hayes

"To ask the Manager to arrange for the delivery of sandbags to those houses that were recently damaged as a result of the floods of October 24th as agreed at a meeting in Killinarden Community Centre on November 2nd. The areas to be included : Knockmore Park and Avenue, Killinarden Estate (part of), Cloonmore Avenue, Bawnlea Crescent and Gibbons' Cottages?".

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

To ask the Manager to repair Lights #5 and #6 in Greenhills Park and to make a statement on lighting in the park in general.?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask the Manager how many residents associations or groups applied to the Bulbs not bonfires scheme since its inception and from what Estates did they apply from?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Dermot Finch

"To ask the Manager if sandbags or other flood protection materials will be provided either via a depot or directly to residents and businesses susceptible to flooding of the Poddle, Dodder and other areas of the County, and to make a statement on the matter?"

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

"To ask the Manager to consider, at the request of the Principal of Templeogue College CSSP, a large yellow-box at the entrance to the College, the amending of the cycle lanes on Templeville Road to accommodate cut in/cut away drop off zones during peak times, permission for signage enforcing a left turn only exit from the College during peak times, or any other measures to alleviate the serious health and safety concerns around the entrance/exit to the College arising from the retirement and non-replacement of the Traffic Warden and the levels of traffic around the college during peak times?"

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Paul Fleming

ANTI SOCIAL STATISTICS - 3RD QUARTER 2011

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Dermot Finch

"To ask the Manager to  report on the status of the drains at the corner of Templeville Road and Fortfield Park, which are reported to have recently been blocked?"

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

"To ask the Manager to report on the adequacy of public lighting on Quarry Drive, off Whitehall Rd West, Dublin 12 in light of reports regarding difficulty of access for voters to the polling station at St Damien's NS during the recent Presidential election, and of difficulties experienced by the residents of Quarry Drive and Whitehall Square?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Sheila Kelly

"To ask the Manager to report on the graffiti affecting the commercial units on the corner of Whitehall Road West and Rockfield Avenue, Perrystown, Dublin 12 and the responsibility for its cleanup given repeated requests from residents in the vicinity?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Dermot Finch

"To ask the Manager to report on the condition of sewers and drains in the "cul de sac" area at the bottom of St Bridget's Drive and St Columba's Rd, Greenhills Dublin 12 following the recent flood event, and to confirm if major works are required and/or planned to avoid the frequent and dangerous flooding and sewerage difficulties experienced in this area?"