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Cathaoirleach's Business
To ask the Chief Executive to replace the broken bike stands at Griffeen Park (Newcastle Road) and to consider installing new stands specifically designed for young people and teenagers. There are several examples of such stands that have been installed nationally, which could serve as a reference for this improvement.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm if the entrance/gate at Griffeen Park (Newcastle Road) is being opened early enough in the morning to allow the car park to be used for school parking by the nearby schools, as agreed in a previous meeting following the passing of my motion.
That this Committee writes to the NTA seeking a stand-alone, face to face meeting with elected representatives to provide meaningful engagement and outline concrete action plans on the many local and regional concerns raised by the 'Bus Correct' survey of over 2,200 bus users (https://www.paulgogarty.com/post/bus-results), including multiple 'no shows', numerous full buses, the abolition of direct routes to the city centre in areas with high levels of bus pass users, and the lack of permission for bus companies to provide an 'auxiliary' buses to supplement areas when demand is high and people are left waiting at bus stops for protracted periods.
To ask the Chief Executive to ensure that the Economic Development Directorate, and the Heritage Team, engage with the Society for Old Lucan and the National Monuments Service with regard to the identification and cataloguing of archaeological artefacts on the grounds of Lucan House.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the number of housing units which have been allocated but have not yet been occupied by tenants yet, categorised by new build or relet and type of allocation, date of allocation and expected date of occupation.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the number of visitors attending Palmerstown Library over the past twelve months, by month and distinguishing when additional opening hours were introduced and if he will make a statement on planned increase in visiting hours.
To ask the Chief Executive to write to Robzala Properties, the management company overseeing Ballyowen Shopping Centre, to ask them to make a presentation to the Area Committee on their improvement plans for the centre, how they plan to deal with the safety issues at the centre and the timeframe for their planned works.
To ask the Chief Executive if the Council will clear all the low hanging branches in Woodville estate as a matter of urgency as they are a hazard to pedestrians in advance of the estate hopefully being added onto the main tree maintenance schedule.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update or report on the €200k allocated under the 2024 budget to fund increased supports to business in receipt of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to promote e-commerce capability.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the allocation of €1.5M in the 2024 budget to address outstanding road, footpath and laneway maintenance as well as repairs and legacy tree and hedge management issues across the County.
To ask the CEO for a report on the laneway (address provided) in Arthur Griffith Park and any plans from an estate management perspective, including the possibility of acquisition by the residents adjacent to the laneway, if appropriate, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive if the reduction of the vacancy refund credit to 25% (in the 2024 budget) has improved the occupancy of vacant commercial and industrial premises this year.
To ask the CEO to give a report on improvements planned for Esker Cemetery including the columbarium, the angels plot and any maintenance of gates etc.
To ask the Chief Executive if it will immediately continue to facilitate pre-arranged specialist tours and surveys of the Lucan House grounds by the Society for Old Lucan (SOL), given that these were permitted by the Italian Ambassador on a regular basis, given that this will not interfere with any scoping plan and consultation for future uses of the grounds, and if a statement can be made on the matter.
Following on from previous motions and representations, can the manger give an update on plans to progress overflow parking at Haydens Lane Carpark.
To call on the manager to prune and shape trees on Griffeen Avenue to improve sightlines for driver, pedestrian and cyclist safety
That this area committee calls on the manager to revise and review traffic management plan in Somerton Park on the various entry/exit points to the estate alongside enhanced road safety and traffic calming measures.
Following on from previous ITEM ID: 79626 13/06/2023, item 82738 March 2024, I'm seeking an update from the manager to improve permeability by installing an additional path way at the location of Esker Road Crossing.
That South Dublin County Council invests in a stand alone educational campaign on responsible dog ownership focussing on dog fouling, appropriate signage, the role of the dog wardens, bye-laws on dogs in public open spaces and dogs in the home.
That this Area Committee call on SDCC to work with local elected members in creating Corkagh Park Fisheries into a community led facility