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That the Manager clarifies South Dublin County Council's position on the rent differential scheme in relation to voluntary housing. Presently, NABCO tenants in the Clondalkin area are paying above the 15% threshold of tenants' incomes. Taking deflation into consideration, can the Manager review the percentage of rent in deflationary economic times.
That the Manager would again write to the Minister for Education and Science Batt O'Keeffe TD, and in noting the many motions, questions and submissions I have tabled over recent years on the outstanding matter of the required permanent building for Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, that the Minister would now take into account the urgent need for this facility, the increased anguish being expressed by the Gaelscoil community, and agree to the building of this Gaelscoil for opening in September 2010.
To ask the Manager if he can arrange with the Environmental Services Department to increase the frequency of general clean ups in the Balgaddy area, including in the part of Méile an Rí adjacent to Foxdene, Lucan?
That this Committee commends the County Librarian for her efforts to locate a suitable location for the long promised Library/Digital Hub in Palmerstown for residents of the 3000 homes in the area as well as for the extensive staff and persons who are living in or associated with Stewart's Hospital; that she convey the appreciation of this committee to Stewart's Hospital Management and the dedicated staff of the Local Joint Library for the excellent service that is currently being made available in collaboration with SDCC Library Service to both the Hospital and Local Community; and requests that the library service avail of every opportunity to provide, in so far as is possible, the same range of services either in-house or in other suitable local locations, as it does in other branches of the County Library and that the role and profile of the Library Service be enhanced and promoted within the Palmerstown community.
That the Manager present a report on the number of persons from and within the Lucan Clondalkin Committee Area who are on the Homeless List and for an up to date report on the provision of services for Homeless persons from or within this Committee Area and that the matter be fully discussed.
That this committee while congratulating all involved in the delivery and management of Rua Red, our award winning Arts Centre notes that more should be done to make the facility accessible and tangible to the people of the Lucan electoral area.
That this committee condemns the actions of this Government that resulted in over-inflated house prices and following the downturn created a situation whereby countless residents are facing the trap of negative equity. Further, that this committee calls for special consideration from this Council to the residents of Adamstown and similar areas by outlining the options for those who find themselves unable to meet mortgage payments or due to negative equity are trapped in housing that does not meet their needs.
That this Committee welcomes the decision by the Council to dispose of a site for a second level school in the Kishoge area, and requests the Manager to write to the Minister for Education and Science conveying the view of this Committee that it is a matter of the greatest urgency for his Department to complete the purchase of the site and initiate immediately the process for specifying the Schedule of Accommodation for the school, appointing a Design Team and achieving an early start on the building project as many parents in the south Lucan area, particularly those living and attending schools in the area defined by the Catholic parish of Divine Mercy cannot secure a place in a Lucan school of their choice for their children.
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee recommends that South Dublin County Council investigates the possibility of using some of the Clonburris SDZ lands for a temporary horse project.
That the Manager would make a progress report at the Area Committee meeting on the provision of a Youth Service by the Ronanstown Youth Service in Méile an Rí to provide services for young people in the Balgaddy/Foxdene area.
That this Committee reaffirms its appreciation of the excellent programme of classes, exhibitions and other activities provided by the staff of the Lucan and Clondalkin Libraries over recent years, recognises that staff have been willing to carry out valuable work outside their contractual duties, and rejects the unfair and ignorant criticism of Library staff expressed in recent media coverage, and fully sympathises with the difficulties staff have in maintaining their morale and commitment in the face of unilaterally imposed significant cuts in their wages.
That the Housing Manager will include the area of Búirg an Rí, when directing resources to Balgaddy, Lucan.
That a report be brought to this meeting regarding the non collection of bins at St. Bridget's Cottages, Naas Road, Clondalkin. Bins have not been emptied for two consecutive weeks.
That the Area Committee compliments the staff of the Customer Care and Environmental Services Departments for their work in dealing with many queries and problems reported by householders during recent weeks when the new electronic tag system was being implemented, nevertheless acknowledges that the new system experienced a considerable amount of teething problems, and requests the Manager to make an overview report at this Area Committee meeting on the roll out of the new system in the Lucan and Clondalkin Electoral Areas.
Correspondence, dated 10th February 2010, from Carrick on Suir Town Council requesting support for their motion regarding legislation to control the Head Shop industry in Ireland
Correspondence, dated 10th February 2010, from Tipperary Town Council requesting support for their motion calling on Transport Minister Noel Dempsey and Environment Minister John Gormley to reverse their decision not to provide emergency funding to repair roads damaged by recent bad weather
That this Council condemns the actions of this Government that resulted in over-inflated house prices and following the downturn created a situation whereby countless home owners are facing the trap of negative equity. Further, that we outline the possible assistance that can be given by this Council to those who fall victim to issues arising from negative equity.
"To ask the Manager to inspect the signage at the Spawell and ensure that illegal signage is removed. In recent months signage has been placed on the railings and a scaffold structure has been erected to enable the placing of extra signage?"
"To ask the Manager to examine the footpaths between the Orwell roundabout and the Spawell roundabout for the encroachment of vegetation over the paths and to cut back the grass and restore the paths to their original widths?"
"To ask the Manager to inspect the footpaths in Springfield, Templeogue and carry out repairs to the paths. The footpaths have not been repaired in over 20 years and this has resulted in many trips and falls particularly affecting senior citizens?"