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That this Committee requests that the Chief Executive facilitate the scheduling of a meeting of the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order (LVSAAO) Monitoring Committee as soon as possible noting that it has now been over a year since the last meeting was held in January 2025 and that no meetings took place during the previous council term. Given the importance of this Monitoring Committee and the purpose for which it was originally established to oversee and protect the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area it is essential that the Committee meets regularly to ensure appropriate oversight and engagement between the relevant local authorities. While it is acknowledged that discussions are ongoing regarding the realignment of membership between South Dublin County Council and Fingal County Council this issue should not impede the Committee from meeting in the interim given the importance of the matters it was established to monitor. The report should therefore also outline the next steps and timeline for reconvening the Committee so that the work of the Monitoring Committee can resume without further delay.
That this Committee noting that the Adamstown Community Centre was originally designed to allow for a future extension requests that the Chief Executive provide an update on the potential expansion of the building to accommodate the growing demand for community space in the area. Given the continued and significant population growth across Adamstown and the wider Lucan area this Committee asks that the Council examine options to progress the extension of the centre as originally envisaged and provide an indicative cost feasibility assessment and timeline with a view to including the project in a future Capital Programme.
To ask the Chief Executive whether the Community Section has experience of indoor community facilities being used for dog training sessions, either within the county or in other local authority areas. If such use has not previously occurred can the Chief Executive outline whether this would be considered feasible in principle and whether the Council would be open to considering a request of this nature should it be brought forward by an organised group subject to appropriate conditions and management arrangements.
That this Council writes to Waterways Ireland regarding a number of boats that appear to be abandoned along the Grand Canal between the 12th Lock and the Hazelhatch Bridge heading towards Kildare. Since the opening of the 12th Lock greenway and canal walkway the area has seen a significant increase in users including cyclists, walkers, runners, families and children. While this investment has created a very positive recreational amenity it has been noted that several boats along this stretch appear to have been left unattended for some time. Unlike abandoned vehicles on roads which can be removed under the Litter Warden Act there does not appear to be a clear public process for dealing with abandoned boats. Accordingly, the Council should request that Waterways Ireland outline the current procedure for identifying and removing abandoned boats and confirm whether there are any plans to address the boats currently located along this section of the canal in order to protect the visual amenity of this well-used recreational route. In addition, given the significant increase in public use of this section of the canal since the walkway opened the Council should also ask whether Waterways Ireland has carried out a recent audit of the lifebuoys along this stretch and whether additional lifebuoys are planned as it appears more may now be required for safety purposes.
That the Chief Executive investigate the option of purchasing the tenanted apartment block currently for sale at Chaplain's Terrace, off Neilstown Road in North Clondalkin, with the purpose of turning existing HAP/RAS tenancies into social homes with the possibility of cost rental options for those tenants who do not qualify for social housing.
That the area committee agrees to write to the HSE and Department of Health to request an update on the provision of public health nurse services in the North Clondalkin/Lucan area, and to ask for them to provide information to councillors regarding the numbers of babies and children that have so far not received their check-ups from 2020-2025, and that councillors demand that every effort is made to ensure that these services are re-instated.
To ask the Chief Executive for a list of locations identified for the installation of public EV charging facilities in the ACM area?
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee call for the provision of school wardens at Lucan Community National School, Gaelscoil Naomh Pádraig, and Esker Educate Together, to support a safe route to school during peak school hours.
To ask for a status update in relation to the current statutory position at Rosebank with respect to planning issues, including the S.154 Enforcement Notice and the S.59 Endangerment Notice, together with indicative timelines for enforcement.
To ask the Chief Executive for a progress report on St Cuthberts park development and to initiate a meeting of the St Cuthberts HLTF to discuss any issues that remain outstanding.
To ask the Chief Executive when the installation of double yellow lines within the Alpine Height estate will be completed.
That this Area Committee agrees that SDCC should install preventative features at the three roundabouts from Park View Lawns through to St John’s Green, and through St John’s Grove, to prevent large traffic vehicles overrunning the kerbs and destroying the ground.
That this Area Committee agrees to check the lights at keeper’s lock / 9th lock road?
To ask the Chief Executive what information is available regarding a potential car sales business being carried out at (address supplied), where the congregation of large numbers of vehicles has become a nuisance to residents in the area.
That this Area Committee agrees that the council should take measures to ensure cars cannot park and drive upon the green at Riversdale Green, such as installing of perimeter bollards around the edge. (Large vehicle are being parked upon the green here and thus destroying the grass verge).
That this Area Committee agrees to commence the feasibility study on a permeability route between the Grange View estate in Clondalkin and the R136 budgeted for in SDCC Budget 2026.
That this Area Committee agrees that the wooden sculpture of an apple, where apple trees have been planted between the Dog Run and Cycle Track in Corkagh Park will be improved.
To ask the Chief Executive what Part 5 allocation of social housing units to SDCC has been agreed for the apartment block at the junction of Watery Lane and Orchard Lane in Clondalkin with planning reference, SD20A/0234?
To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans to improve the cycle route from the Monastery Road to the city side of the Red Cow roundabout given that the current route does not conform to shared pedestrian and cycling width standards in places?
To ask the Chief Executive if he intends to launch any affordable purchase housing schemes in the Clondalkin area in 2026?