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To ask for an update on all expenditure by South Dublin on conservation since June 2019, of St. Finian's Church and Graveyard, King John's Bridge, and any other expenditure on conservation of historic sites or buildings in local electoral areas of Lucan and Palmerstown Fonthill.
The committee requests the Chief Executive to examine the most suitable method for installing a footpath through the green at Woodview Heights. A desire line has been created in this area where locals, school children, and others walk this route on a daily basis.
To ask for an update on Hillcrest Avenue in relation to the need for footpath repairs 6, 14, 22, 26, 30, 32, 34, 42.
The committee raises the issue of the terminus location that once existed in the Lucan area under the old bus network, pre-Bus Connects, specifically the terminus at Supervalu and Dodsboro.
As the issue of bus service was discussed at last month's meeting, this motion seeks to highlight the removal of the 25 bus service from Dodsboro. The removal of this service has been devastating for the locals in this area, an old part of Lucan.
It is proposed that this matter be added to the list of issues to be raised with the National Transport Authority (NTA). With the removal of some bus services and the relocation of bus terminus, it is requested that a report be prepared outlining the total number of buses that were in place pre-Bus Connects and compare it to the bus services in place since the introduction of the Bus Connects initiative.
The report should also include any planned bus services for the future.
That the Chief Executive ensures that staff rosters are scheduled in advance to ensure a timely emptying of bins at key congregation pinch points in Lucan, North Clondalkin and Palmerstown during the May, June and August 2024 bank holiday weekends, given that reports of overflowing bins have historically been highest at these times; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
The committee is eager to gain insights into the workings of various Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) within our area, given the increase in AHBs in various developments.
We believe that a meeting with representatives from these organizations at an upcoming Area Committee Meeting (ACM) would provide valuable information and foster collaboration.
It is requested that the Chief Executive assists in arranging a meeting where each AHB can present an overview of their operations, specifically detailing how they contribute to various developments within our county.
This would offer committee members an opportunity to understand their roles, ongoing projects, and any plans for future developments.
The committee hereby requests the Chief Executive to conduct a thorough reassessment of the provision of childcare services in the Lucan area. This motion is prompted by the response to a question tabled during the previous month's meeting, which revealed a concerning trend of more creches closing than opening in the region.
The inadequacy of childcare services poses a significant challenge for residents in the Lucan area, particularly for new residents moving into the Adamstown area. These new residents were promised essential facilities, including childcare services, highlighting the urgency of addressing this issue.
We ask that the Chief Executive provide a statement outlining strategies and initiatives aimed at increasing the availability of childcare services and providers in the Lucan area.
This statement should encompass collaborative efforts with relevant stakeholders, potential policy revisions, and exploration of funding opportunities to facilitate the expansion of childcare facilities.
To ask for a progress report on the HGV Policy review, promised for the last quarter of 2022, and to indicate when it is expected to go out for public consultation and if the Area Committees will have an input before the draft is finalised.
To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any progress or contact with the proposers of a residential centre for those seeking international protection at Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate or alternatively the intention to proceed with the development that has acquired planning permission or from any other unit in the Estate seeking to avail of the Regeneration Option.
As a follow up to Item 81034 that the following terms of reference, as amended if necessary, be communicated to the relevant Local Area Committee of Dublin City Council for agreement/amendment so that the proposed joint committee can go ahead when the new Council is established:
a) To examine how the Park can be developed so that it provides the widest range of recreational opportunities for both communities, a children's play area, a MUGA, a Ball Wall. Seating areas;
b) to explore how surveillance can be improved to help combat unsocial and antisocial activities;
c) to identify ways in which the existing pitches can be available in reasonable weather conditions;
d) to promote the development of an all inclusive All Weather Playing Pitch; address the regulation of traffic to and from the Park and to explore off-street parking.
To ask if any progress has been made to bring the land on this side of the Silver Bridge into public ownership given that it was included in the Capital Programme 2023 and it would add impetus to the campaign to get the bridge back into use again.
To request that the footpaths in the small estate of Palmerstown Heights be inspected with a view to getting them on the maintenance list as they are in a bad state and have never been repaired since the estate opened in the 90s
This Committee requests that a Bat and Owl survey of Waterstown Park be conducted at the earliest. Also that Barn Owl Boxes be installed at suitable locations in the Park and that a wide ranging survey of wild life in the Park, the last one was very well supported in 2011.
To ask the Chief Executive to outline membership/usage figure for Lucan, North Clondalkin and Palmerstown libraries/digital hubs for each year of operation during the lifetime of this Council; and if a statement can be made on the matter?
That the Chief Executive writes to the Luttrelstown Group, owners of significant lands at St Edmundsbury, inviting representatives to the next meeting of the Lucan, Palmerstown, North Clondalkin Area Committee in September to discuss issues of mutual interest and community benefit.
That the Chief Executive, noting continuous complaints about congestion on the Newcastle Road, outlines current best practice in terms of roundabouts versus traffic lights at various retail and residential junctions and indicates what additional measures are being planned to improve flow during and outside peak commuter times in terms of structural changes or light sequencing, noting that TII projections are that congestion will only get worse for longer periods not least because of continued housing development and that credible alternatives to driving are needed for many work and study locations not readily accessible by public transport currently, as well as safer routes to school for those living near this busy corridor.
That the Chief Executive reports on usage numbers since commencement for the facilities at Airlie Park - including Tennis Courts - since my raising of the matter in January last and also undertakes to make the process of exiting the facilities easier when people end up leaving a few minutes past their allocated times.
That the Chief Executive provides further updates on the projected Lucan pool and leisure complex opening date as well as discussions with Aura regarding pricing, given that this is the last opportunity for elected reps to query this matter at an Area Committee meeting during the lifetime of this Council; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to consider what tourism development opportunities would arise in the Mill Lane area of Palmerstown once the Silver Bridge is open to pedestrian and cyclist traffic.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report in tabular form on the number of stand-alone rural home new builds. Report to include planning applications and approvals processed between 2016-2023