To ask the Manager for an up to date report on the tidying up of the open space between Whitethorn Estate and the Prison/Cherry Orchard that I requested some time ago?

• Q 21

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

That this committee seeks an update regarding the progress of the Planning Department's investigation into ongoing flooding at Hunter's Hall and that the manager report on the leaks on the eminating from the piping at this location and as to what works the builder has to carry out to bring a resolution to the matter.

• Motion08

Cathaoirleachs Business

(none received)

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the works being carried out in Waterstown Park, Palmerstown?

• Q 23

Cathaoirleach's Business

No Business

That the pedestrian entrance to The Covert from Kennelsfort Road be targeted for special attention by the Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti squads and that a concerted effort be made to maintain it in a presentable manner out of respect for the residents who have to use it on a daily basis.

• M.5

That this Committee congratulates the Lucan Tidy Towns Committee, and the residents and business community on the achievement of a Bronze Award in the National Tidy Towns Competition and recommends that the Council provide every support possible to the Tidy towns Committee in support of its entry into the 2009 competition.

• M.6

That the Manager would present a detailed report on flooding events in the Lucan and Palmerstown areas following the recent heavy rainfalls. That the Manager would also agree to meet with a deputation from Lucan Village Traders to discuss what additional support can be provided in Lucan village to help prevent flooding at times of particularly heavy rainfall, as was experienced again on a number of occasions recently.

• M 7

That this Committee notes that the grass verges on the right hand side along the entrance road to Tullyhall/Rossberry Estates, Lucan from the roundabout on Griffeen Avenue have been left uncut and untidy for long periods in the last year, to confirm that the maintenance of the area concerned is the responsibility of a developer/landowner and to formally request the developer to maintain the area in a satisfactory condition including regular cutting of grass.

• M 24

That the planted area between the N3 and Palmerstown Ave be restored to a satisfactory standard including the provision of a fence that (in the absence of the wall that was promised in 1980 and which has yet to be built) will prevent access to the laneway from the N4 and thus restore the area for residential use.

That the planted area between the N3 and Palmerstown Ave be restored to a satisfactory standard including the provision of a fence that (in the absence of the wall that was promised in 1980 and which has yet to be built) will prevent access to the laneway from the N4 and thus restore the area for residential use.

• M 25

That this Committee is concerned about reports of illegal drinking and anti-social activity in the part of Griffeen Valley Park around the running track and the car park at the clubhouse and that action be taken to address the problem, including liaising with An Garda Síochana.

• M 26

To ask the Manager to outline how many acres of orchard are currently in public and private ownership in South Dublin, if he is aware the thousands of tonnes of apples, organic and otherwise that are imported from other EU countries and the Southern Hemisphere each year, clocking up millions of air miles and, in this context, would he examine the setting aside of more acreage in the county's parks for orchards, nut trees and other food resources that would enhance biodiversity, be a valuable learning aid to school children. As a start, would the manager investigate the possibility of a walled garden in Corkagh Park, Liffey Valley Park or Griffeen Park?

• Q 15

To ask the Manager how many individuals or families have been evicted for anti-social behaviour in the last 12 months, how many warnings have been issued and in what estates; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q.6

To ask the Manager to report on current levels of recycling as a percentage of total waste and landfill as a percentage of total waste in South Dublin, broken down by electoral area and subdivided into Lucan, Clondalkin, Newcastle and Palmerstown if possible?

• Q.1

To ask the Manager to outline the Council's current programme and policies for controlling litter in the areas covered under the Lucan-Clondalkin Area Committee's remit, including Clondalkin, North Clondalkin, Hazelhatch, Lucan, Newcastle and Palmerstown and, in this context, if he would outline the streets and areas that have been cleaned each year over the last five years; if he would outline the next 12 month Street Cleaning Rota for all estates, roads and other areas; if he will outline what developed areas over five years old have been identified as priority due to their previous history of non-cleaning or non-taking in charge; if he would outline the rollout of litter bins in developing areas and planned progress in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q.2

Fortunestown Lane / Garter Lane Draft Local Area Plan

a)      Manager’s Report on Pre Draft Consultation Submissions

b)      Proposed Draft Local Area Plan

• H-I 7

To ask the Manager to install lighting on the new pathway at Monastery Gate Villas at the access from Monastery Road, Clondalkin?

• Q. 11