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To ask the Manager to indicate the number of applications for social housing that are currently backlogged, also indicating the date that the oldest unprocessed application was received and what the average wait time is for applicants to receive notification of their position on the list?
To ask the Manager to outline the practical implication of the winding down of the RAPID Programme in South Dublin in terms of it's impact on community resources and projects that are supported by this programme?
That this Committee requests that the following works be conducted in order to improve traffic flow and road safety in the vicinity of the junction of the Outer Ring Road & Willsbrook & Ballyowen Roads:
- To revise the sequencing of traffic lights at this junction to prevent traffic build-up on both Willsbrook Road (in particular at school-times) and on Ballyowen Road (in particular in the evening peak-hour);
- To revise road markings and signage on Willsbrook & Ballyowen Roads to create two clearly-delineated filters lanes on each road as they approach the Outer Ring Road;
- To allow all vehicles (except HGV’s which are already prohibited) to use the northbound bus-lane on the Outer Ring Road between the Willsbrook Road junction and the Old Lucan Road at all times EXCEPT for the morning peak period of 7:00-8:30am when it should remain bus-only.
That this Committee requests that the following works be conducted to improve pedestrian safety along Newcastle Road in the vicinity of St Thomas NS, Scoil Áine Naofa and Lucan Community College:
- To implement a school-times HGV ban along Newcastle Road;
- To provide secure pedestrian safety railings between the carriageway and pavement along both sides of Newcastle Road between the junction with Esker Road/Tandy’s Lane and Esker Church;
- To introduce appropriate road safety measures to improve pedestrian safety along Newcastle Road at the southern vehicular (goods) entrance to Lucan Shopping Centre.
That the Manager re-examines the traffic islands installed at the Convent Road end of St Brigid's Road, Clondalkin and the related break-up of the kerbing and grass verges. The islands are too restrictive for commercial vehicles and have not prevented traffic from performing 'u-turns'.
That a small portion of wall at 72 St Patricks Road, Clondalkin be replaced by bollards to stop anti social activities taking place nightly to the distress of local elderly (similar to bollards already in place at the other end of same wall.
That the Manager re-examines the traffic islands installed at the Convent Road end of St Brigids Road, Clondalkin and the related break-up of the kerbing and grass verges. The islands are too restrictive for commercial vehicles and have not prevented traffic from performing 'u-turns'.
That this Committee requests that the following works be conducted to improve pedestrian safety along Newcastle Road in the vicinity of St Thomas NS, Scoil Áine Naofa and Lucan Community College:
- To implement a school-times HGV ban along Newcastle Road;
- To provide secure pedestrian safety railings between the carriageway and pavement along both sides of Newcastle Road between the junction with Esker Road/Tandy’s Lane and Esker Church;
- To introduce appropriate road safety measures to improve pedestrian safety along Newcastle Road at the southern vehicular (goods) entrance to Lucan Shopping Centre.
That the Manager re-examines the traffic islands installed at the Convent Road end of St Brigid's Road, Clondalkin and the related break-up of the kerbing and grass verges. The islands are too restrictive for commercial vehicles and have not prevented traffic from performing 'u-turns'.
That this Committee requests that the following works be conducted in order to improve traffic flow and road safety in the vicinity of the junction of the Outer Ring Road & Willsbrook & Ballyowen Roads:
- To revise the sequencing of traffic lights at this junction to prevent traffic build-up on both Willsbrook Road (in particular at school-times) and on Ballyowen Road (in particular in the evening peak-hour);
- To revise road markings and signage on Willsbrook & Ballyowen Roads to create two clearly-delineated filters lanes on each road as they approach the Outer Ring Road;
- To allow all vehicles (except HGV’s which are already prohibited) to use the northbound bus-lane on the Outer Ring Road between the Willsbrook Road junction and the Old Lucan Road at all times EXCEPT for the morning peak period of 7:00-8:30am when it should remain bus-only.
Carbon Footprint Study: The Manager provide an update on the Carbon Footprint study and to outline how this information has been used in the preparation of the new Draft Development plan.
That South County Council Call on the Taoiseach and Minister for Social and Family Affairs to publish the National Carers Strategy as committed to in the Social Partnership Agreement - Towards 2016 and in the programme for Government as a matter of principle.
Carbon Footprint Study: The Manager provide an update on the Carbon Footprint study and to outline how this information has been used in the preparation of the new Draft Development plan.
That the Manager would agree to carry our review surveys of major road widening projects in our county, which when completed, often following decisions made by An Bord Pleanála, leave homes in many areas in our communities at serious disadvantages owing to increased noise levels and loss of visual amenities, which clearly demonstrates that examination of such matters at the early planning stages can be inadequate or even flawed.
To ask the Manager to write to Dublin Bus and ask that the commitment be reaffirmed that buses will stop at all relevant bus stops, including bus stops that may be in or near service lanes, an example of which is the N4?
To ask the Manager that all grey bins be returned to footpaths when emptied, rather than being left on the roads, as in case in many estates? The practice of not returning grey bins to footpaths by some staff, is not only a source of great annoyance and inconvenience to many residents, including our senior citizens, but is also potentially dangerous as many cars can be seen manoeuvring around grey bins that are left on roads in our estates.
To ask that the Manager would report in detail as to why grass remains un-cut, in some cases for many months, including in road medians, and verges in our county? In some adjoining local authorities it is evident that grass in similar locations is being maintained on a regular basis, an example of which is on the N4 where on the Dublin City side grass is being maintained regularly and on South Dublin County Council side it is in the most appalling condition.
To ask that the Manager would report in detail on the lack of regular maintenance to this county's cemeteries. The lack of regular maintenance is the source of great upset and embarrassment to many residents, particular those visiting the graves of their loved ones on weekends, anniversaries, birthdays etc. In addition many residents visiting cemeteries in South Dublin for funerals have remarked how unsightly our cemeteries are. Will the Manager also report in detail as to what measures will be taken to remedy this very serious and sensitive matter?
To ask the Manager to report in detail on the introduction, including time-scale, for the long awaited and now overdue new domestic refuse system?
To ask the Manager to inform and update the Council on the lack of funding for the 'housing aid for older persons grant', 'housing adaption grant' etc taking into account no funding has arrived from the Department since January when it was due and what plans are in place to ensure that our elderly and disabled citizens can receive the essential assistance applied for through these schemes to enable them to live a more comfortable life and can the Manager make a statement on the matter?