That the Manager provide a full report on the decision to prohibit competition in the collection of domestic waste and outline the benefits likely to accrue to householders in the County from this decision.

• M6 Competition in Collection of Domestic Waste

To ask the Manager as to when the Disabled Parking Space, as agreed at the January meeting, will be in operation in Tallaght Village.

• Qu 10

To ask the Manager to report on the reasons for the delay in the allocating of new homes at Balgaddy - previously advised to be completed by mid February - and to provide an updated report on when these homes may be allocated and occupied?

• Q 17

To ask the Manager if he can provide a report on the usage of Ballyowen Castle Community Centre during the day, up to 7 pm, by groups and organisations other than the tenants of the room on the first floor allocated on a permanent basis to three organisations and the back ground floor allocated to Lucan Youth Service?

• Q 7

To ask the Manager if the Housing Maintenance Section will clean the gutters at (address supplied) and adjoining houses in the terrace, as the tenant is experiencing dampness problems in her house due to the gutters of adjoining houses, as distinct from her own house, being blocked? 

• Q 18

To ask the Manager to indicate a definite date for completion of work on the Zip Project in Tallaght.

• Question5

To ask the Manager when will the ditch at Palmerstown Green be filled in as I have previously requested and as have the Residents Association?  It is a focal point for ongoing anti-social behaviour and a source of serious concern for local residents.

• Q 4

To ask the Manager if a Council tenant needs the permission of the Council to pave the front garden of the property for the purpose of providing additional car parking? 

• Q 19

To ask the Manager if improvement works, including new windows, paid for completely or in part by the tenant are taken into account in arriving at a valuation of the house when the tenant subsequently purchases the house from the Council?

• Q.20

A.O.B- L.A.M.A Conference, Cllr. Robert Dowds

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the intentions of the Parks Department in relation to that part of Griffeen Valley Park, adjacent to Tullyhall Green and bounded by lands being developed by Eleveden Properties, as the piece of what appears to be part of the Council's parkland has not been cultivated or otherwise managed/maintained  by the Council?

• Q 6

Cathaoirleach's Business   Cllr G. O'Connell

That the Manager brings forward a report on the provision of facilities for sporting organisations and to include how the question of supply and demand is addressed and what plans the Council has to address the shortfall if any.

• M 5

To ask the Manager if he will report on work carried out in the Lucan Electoral Area by the Graffiti Crew during the period from 1 January 2008?

• Q.14

To ask the Garda authorities to re-design the public offices of Garda Stations to make them more welcoming to the public.

• Q. 2

That the Manager reports on any progress made since the February '08 Area Committee Meeting on Lucan's 1st Youth Cafe project, including outstanding legal issues, decorating, furnishings etc.

• M 6

To ask the Manager if he will advise the Area Committee on what services are available from the Council to residents in recently taken-in-charge estates in Lucan who are having problems with blocked drains on their own property, where the drainage system is connecting to a number of adjacent houses, and where the cause of the blockage is either due to faults in the drainage system or residents in neighbouring houses disposing of inappropriate materials down toilet bowls?

• Q 15

To ask the Garda Team concerning Graffiti:

• Q. 3

Cathaoirleach's Business      Cllr G. O'Connell

That this Committee calls on the Manager responsible to accelerate the development of Waterstown Park as it is now in excess of 29 years in Council ownership and is the focal point of serious anti-social behaviour and is being taken over by motorcyclists and quaddies especially at week-ends and despite the provision of pathways etc not only are members of the public hesitant to use it due to the anti-social behaviour, but neighbouring residents have had to put up with a lot of intimidation and unruly behaviour which needs to be addressed by our Parks Department in conjunction with An Garda Síochana.

• M 1

1. What catering facilities exist in our Garda stations particularly over night catering facilties?  Are these considered adequate?
2. What type sof ongoing in-service training is undertaken by Gardai and in what areas?
3. Do gardai have to undergo ongoing in service fitness and health training?
4. What is the average lifespan of a a Garda Patrol car and Motorcycle, and what is the average mileage accumulated on Garda vehicles?

• Q.4

1. To ask for a statement by the Garda Superintendent at Tallaght on his views regarding the campaign for a second Garda Station in Tallaght
2. To ask for an updated report on the progress towards the provision of CCTV in Tallaght
3. To ask for a report on initiatives taken by Tallaght Gardai in respect of the need to protect our Parks for the good of the community
4. To ask for a report on co- operation between An Garda Siochana and the operators of the LUAS to protect the service from crime and vandalism

• Q.5