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Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Director of Housing

To ask the Chief Executive what the background is to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's (DHLGH) guidance, that in the case of build-to-rent apartment blocks SDCC secures Part V delivery through the acquisition of units rather than on-site provision?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett

To ask the Chief Executive if he intends to launch any affordable rental housing schemes in the Clondalkin area in 2026?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

This Committee requests that the area from the entrance to Barton Drive to the shops in Barton Drive (Rathfarnham) is included in future tree planting programmes.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. McDonald
Responsibility:
Rosena Hand

To ask the Chief Executive for an overview of the number of visitors to Palmerstown Library and the scope for additional opening hours for the library

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. McDonald
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive for a progress report and an expected finish date for the boundary fence outside Ballyowen estate in Lucan, adjacent to the R136

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. McDonald
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on progress with regard to the Silver Bridge, including discussions with Fingal County Council and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. McDonald
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the audit of public lighting performed in Woodfarm Acres estate in January 2026 and if he will make a statement on the matter

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire, John Hegarty

That this Area Committee assess the traffic situation outside St. Finian's National School in Newcastle, particularly at peak school times (9:00 am, 1:40 pm and 2:40 pm), and consider installing a safe pedestrian crossing, such as a zebra crossing, pedestrian crossing, or supervised 'lollipop' crossing to improve safety for the children attending the school.

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

CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES - FOR APPROVAL

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

REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES

(NO REPORTS) 

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

STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE - FOR APPROVAL

(a) Calendar of Meeting Dates

(b) Report on Conferences & Training

(c) Annual Report of the Audit Committee

(d) Audit Committee Charter

(e) Audit Committee Annual Work Programme

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Community, Director of Climate Action

STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING

(a) Report from LUPT SPC February 2026

(b)(i) Minutes of Environment, Public Realm and Climate

(b)(ii) Report of Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change SPC meeting 30th March 2026

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

REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING

(NO REPORTS) 

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Planning and Transport

DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS - FOR APPROVAL

Taking in Charge of An Tearmann Road, Waterstown Avenue, Palmerstown.

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

PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES

NO BUSINESS

Correspondence
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Community

REPLIES, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE

Replies

(a) Reply to Motion 8 February 2026 from Minister of Transport 

Acknowledgements

(b) Acknowledgement from Minister of Defence 

Correspondence

(c) Correspondence received from Wexford County Council
(d) Correspondence received from Westmeath County Council
(e) Correspondence received from Sligo County Council
(f) Correspondence received from Leitrim County Council
(g) Correspondence received from Leitrim County Council
(h) Correspondence received from Clare County Council
(i) Correspondence received from Longford County Council 

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Richie O'Sullivan

Arts Programme Update

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Vivienne Hartnett
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett

Proposed Mixed Tenure Development at Oldcastle, Clondalkin – Masterplan

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Lorcan Brennan, Ger Staunton

This Committee notes the impact of the recent flooding at Dodder Valley and the amount of debris deposited near and around Dodder Valley Park. This Committee requests that the Council take steps to remove this debris as soon as possible.

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

CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT - FOR NOTING

(a) Chief Executive's Report

(b) Statistics Report

(c) Finance Report