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Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
Patricia Doherty

To ask the Manager, if the recent government cut backs have had or will have an negative impact on the SDCC Housing construction programme, if so has the manager been able to redirect certain funds to ensure the complete roll out of current phases of the programme?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. McDermott
Responsibility:
Michael Seery, Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

That South Dublin County Council congratulates local man Alan Joyce on his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Qantas Airlines and wish him well in this challenging position. We also congratulate his mother Colette and father Maurice who live in Springfield.  

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Neville
Responsibility:
Paddy McNamara

"To ask the Manager for an update on the taken-in-charge of Maplewood estate (Maplewood Ave) and in view of the circumstances outlined in a recent e-mail to the Development Department, could the issue be expedited?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

To ask the Manager to write to the Minister for Transport and Dublin Bus Management and request up-to-date research information as to whether there is currently sufficient schedules in the bus service for the needs of the residents of Lucan and Palmerstown, particularly at peak times.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

To ask the Manager to agree to write to the Gardaí to request up-to-date details of what new arrangements are planned to introduce foot patrols in the Lucan and Palmerstown Parks, to compliment the foot patrols in our housing estates, following concerns expressed by local residents that there are increased risks to the safety of people in our parks, particularly following the reported attack on a girl in Griffeen Valley Park, Lucan?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
Denis Ryan

To ask the Manager to agree to install Leixlip Road road signs to the west of Lucan village? The absence of this road signage is the cause of great inconvenience to local residents and could potentially be the cause of a threat to the safety of local residents, say in the case of the emergency services seeking directions.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

To ask the Manager to agree to inspect and review the gantry and road levels and road markings in the city bound approach to the M50/N4 roundabout? On a daily basis there is evidence of considerable confusion at this location, and there is every possibility that owing to the lack of clarity there will be an accident or accidents as a result. 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
Mairead Hunt

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager would present a full and detailed report for discussion on the planning and enforcement history of developments at Weston Aerodrome, Lucan since the summer of 2002, including all outstanding planning and enforcement issues, particularly all the details and issues relating to the most recent Warning Letter issued to the developers of Weston Aerodrome, and what possible implications this may have, including another possible court case in pursuit of planning compliance?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Committee supports the New Task Force established in the Lucan area on 17th June 2008, comprised of all 5 Educate Together National Schools in the Lucan area, and requests the Manager to write to the Minister for Education and Science requesting recognition of patronage status for Educate Together in its application for a Second Level Educate Together School in Lucan, and that this Committee requests the Manager to emphasise the urgency of this matter, and will the Manager agree to report back to this Area Committee as soon as a reply is received from the Minister for Education and Science, particularly as there are now five Educate Together National Schools in the Lucan area and no Second Level Educate Together School, as preferred by many parents?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the junction on the N4 at Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown village, and that this Committee requests the Manager to seek a meeting with the National Roads Authority, and that this meeting will included Council Members, to discuss what options are available for this junction as a matter of priority and urgency for the benefit of the residents of Palmerstown, as it is becoming increasingly difficult for the people of Palmerstown to access Palmerstown village, and particularly as the upgrading of the N4 and M50 progress, the consequences for Palmerstown residents will most likely mean less traffic light time for Kennelsfort Road/Palmerstown village traffic.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

That the Manager would present an up-to-date report on the boundary walls of the N4 road widening works taking place, including the inconsistent and unacceptable boundary finishes to this major road project, that have become the source of great annoyance and upset to many local residents in the local community.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the junction on the N4 at Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown village, and that this Committee requests the Manager to seek a meeting with the National Roads Authority, and that this meeting will included Council Members, to discuss what options are available for this junction as a matter of priority and urgency for the benefit of the residents of Palmerstown, as it is becoming increasingly difficult for the people of Palmerstown to access Palmerstown village, and particularly as the upgrading of the N4 and M50 progress, the consequences for Palmerstown residents will most likely mean less traffic light time for Kennelsfort Road/Palmerstown village traffic.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

That the Manager would present an up-to-date report on the boundary walls of the N4 road widening works taking place, including the inconsistent and unacceptable boundary finishes to this major road project, that have become the source of great annoyance and upset to many local residents in the local community.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Dowds
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

That this Committee recommends that single people, male and female, be permitted to go on South Dublin County Council's housing lists.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Dowds
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

That this Committee recommends that single people, male and female, be permitted to go on South Dublin County Council's housing lists.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Dowds
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

That this Committee recommends that single people, male and female, be permitted to go on South Dublin County Council's housing lists.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Dowds
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

That this Committee recommends that single people, male and female, be permitted to go on South Dublin County Council's housing lists.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Dowds
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

That this Committee recommends that single people, male and female, be permitted to go on South Dublin County Council's housing lists.

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Community Directorate

CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES

a) Minutes of Meeting of South Dublin County Council, 14th July 2008

(circulated herewith)

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Roads Department, Housing Administration, Planning Not is use

REPORT OF AREA COMMITTEES

(no report)