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Cathaoirleach's Business
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the land ownership of the area surrounding the 23rd Lucan Village Scouts building. It is believed that the ownership of the strip of land between the Scouts' property and the bordering developer's land is unknown (map provided). If it is confirmed that the land ownership is unknown, the motion requests that the Chief Executive explore the possibility of the council taking this land in charge.
To ask for an update in relation to the tree at the address supplied at Hillcrest Walk and the outcome of any investigation into the tree and any need for maintenance (Address supplied)
Cathaoirleach's Business
This committee requests that the Chief Executive provide an explanation as to why the council has not engaged with the relevant stakeholders, including the Department of Education and Bus Éireann, to explore the introduction of a school bus service in the Lucan area, particularly in light of motions raised in previous years.
With the continued growth in both traffic volume and the school-going population, the need for such a service has become increasingly critical. The existing public transport infrastructure in Lucan is facing significant challenges, including overcrowded buses and many students unable to secure seats, resulting in higher traffic congestion and safety concerns for schoolchildren.
Given the council's role as a Roads Authority, it is imperative to consider how a dedicated school bus service could relieve pressure on local traffic and enhance road safety. The motion calls on the Chief Executive to liaise with the appropriate national bodies and actively explore the feasibility of introducing a school bus service in Lucan to improve traffic management and provide a safe, efficient transportation option for students.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the road surface and footpath repairs in the Adamstown area, specifically around the Castlegate area.
To ask the Chief Executive what formal commercial arrangements/licences are in place with car sharing companies and their access to parking in car parks across South County Dublin.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the status of the Esker Initiative project. This was a well-planned project aimed at providing much-needed community amenities and fostering collaboration between community groups.
This Council calls for increased inspections for cars illegal parked and breaches of road safety in the vicinity of schools in local residential areas at drop off and pick up times throughout the county.
Cathaoirleach's Business
To ask the Chief Executive to replace the broken bike stands at Griffeen Park (Newcastle Road) and to consider installing new stands specifically designed for young people and teenagers. There are several examples of such stands that have been installed nationally, which could serve as a reference for this improvement.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm if the entrance/gate at Griffeen Park (Newcastle Road) is being opened early enough in the morning to allow the car park to be used for school parking by the nearby schools, as agreed in a previous meeting following the passing of my motion.
That this Committee writes to the NTA seeking a stand-alone, face to face meeting with elected representatives to provide meaningful engagement and outline concrete action plans on the many local and regional concerns raised by the 'Bus Correct' survey of over 2,200 bus users (https://www.paulgogarty.com/post/bus-results), including multiple 'no shows', numerous full buses, the abolition of direct routes to the city centre in areas with high levels of bus pass users, and the lack of permission for bus companies to provide an 'auxiliary' buses to supplement areas when demand is high and people are left waiting at bus stops for protracted periods.
To ask the Chief Executive to ensure that the Economic Development Directorate, and the Heritage Team, engage with the Society for Old Lucan and the National Monuments Service with regard to the identification and cataloguing of archaeological artefacts on the grounds of Lucan House.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the number of housing units which have been allocated but have not yet been occupied by tenants yet, categorised by new build or relet and type of allocation, date of allocation and expected date of occupation.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the number of visitors attending Palmerstown Library over the past twelve months, by month and distinguishing when additional opening hours were introduced and if he will make a statement on planned increase in visiting hours.
To ask the Chief Executive to write to Robzala Properties, the management company overseeing Ballyowen Shopping Centre, to ask them to make a presentation to the Area Committee on their improvement plans for the centre, how they plan to deal with the safety issues at the centre and the timeframe for their planned works.
To ask the Chief Executive if the Council will clear all the low hanging branches in Woodville estate as a matter of urgency as they are a hazard to pedestrians in advance of the estate hopefully being added onto the main tree maintenance schedule.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update or report on the €200k allocated under the 2024 budget to fund increased supports to business in receipt of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme to promote e-commerce capability.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the allocation of €1.5M in the 2024 budget to address outstanding road, footpath and laneway maintenance as well as repairs and legacy tree and hedge management issues across the County.
To ask the CEO for a report on the laneway (address provided) in Arthur Griffith Park and any plans from an estate management perspective, including the possibility of acquisition by the residents adjacent to the laneway, if appropriate, and if he will make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive if the reduction of the vacancy refund credit to 25% (in the 2024 budget) has improved the occupancy of vacant commercial and industrial premises this year.
To ask the CEO to give a report on improvements planned for Esker Cemetery including the columbarium, the angels plot and any maintenance of gates etc.