That the Manager would provide to the meeting a list of the Polling Stations used for the 2004 Local and European elections in the Lucan and Clondalkin Electoral Areas to facilitate a discussion by Members of options for additional Polling Stations, particularly in South Lucan and South West Clondalkin.

• Motion No. 5

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the progress of the District Centre at Griffeen Avenue, Lucan (adjacent to the Griffeen Educate Together School).  In particular could he advise on the terms of the planning permission with regard to the provision of a Community Centre?

• Question No. 6

To ask the Manager to bring forward his plans for a viable Schools Transportation Plan. The lack of such School Transport is causing increased volumes of traffic on our roads, especially at school times, and is also the cause of increased safety concerns for school-going children and students?

• Question 14

To ask the Manager for an update on the number of new buses allocated to the Clondalkin bus lanes?

• Question No. 15

That the Manager would bring forward a report for discussion on what initial procedures are required to begin a process to establish a Town Council for Lucan.  Given the significant increase in the population and needs of Lucan in recent years, that this Committee supports the establishment of the Lucan Town Council.

• Motion No. 6

“To ask the Manager if in the context of the Firhouse Road Improvement Scheme, a proper pedestrian crossing is going to be established close to the entrance to Firhouse Community College on the Firhouse Road, or if an alternative site has been found for this project, if and when the project will start, and the likely time frame involved, and what access will residents in the Kilakee area who use the Ballycullen Drive onto the Firhouse Road have in terms of accessing the road while construction works are taking place, and if he will make a statement on the matter.”

• Q. 15

To ask the Manager when will the wall and house proposed for St. Patricks Road, Clondalkin will be built?

• Q 27

To ask the Manager for an updated report on the proposed Council Park and Ride facility on the N4 at Lucan?

• Question No. 16

“To ask the Manager to confirm that a clear commitment was given to the residents of Bolbrook Close, that when a social housing project at the top of their road was completed, that the road surface on Bolbrook Close would be completely resurfaced, when the Manager will be in a position to have this road surface re-surfaced, and if he will make a statement on the matter?"

• Que 23

To ask the Manager if the Roads Department could examine the situation in regard to pedestrian safety at Greenfort Lawns, Clondalkin with a view to the possible installation of speed ramps?  

• Question No. 17

Cathaoirleach's Business                       Councillor R. Dowds

That the Manager presents an up to date report on the present playgrounds in Clondalkin and Lucan and outlines plans for further playground development in the same two areas.

 

• Playgrounds Clondalkin/Lucan

Cathaoirleach's Business                    Councillor R. Dowds

That the Manager re-examines the walls and security around Knockmitten Community Centre with a view to undertaking the following:-

a)  Putting a railing on top of the stub wall in front of the building's car park so that it cannot be used as seating for drinks parties.

b)  Re-organise the CCTV so that it covers both the building, the car park and surrounding areas.

• Knockmitten Community Centre

Cathaoirleach's Business

That the Manager outlines all the work and development planned for the Nangor Road and the land on both sides of it (from the Outer Ring Road to Polly Hops Pub) with timescales, where possible, for the foreseeable future.

 

• Motion No. 1

That that the Parks Department tidy or reduce the size of the green strip on the pavement at Boot Road, Clondalkin as it is in a most unsightly condition due to the parking of cars on these grass verges.

• Boot Road Grass Verges

That this Committee agrees to ask the County Manager to invest in a pilot plan for providing a concierge service for our three storey apartments. Many tenants feel very vulnerable, particularly those living in ground floor apartments.

• Motion No. 17

That the Manager would request the Roads Department, in consultation with the Contractors and An Garda Síochana, to re-examine the arrangements for traffic management on the Outer ring Road between the Eurospar Centre and the N4 at Woodies, Lucan, with particular regard to ensuring the safety of pedestrians, including children.

• Motion No. 11

That the Manager would present a detailed Report for discussion on his proposals to remove heavy goods vehicles from Lucan Village. The increase in the volume of trucks in Lucan Village is the cause of serious concern to the Lucan Community on grounds of safety of residents, including many school-going children and parents, and also arising from the cause of increased traffic congestion and consequential inconvenience.

• Motion No. 12

That the Manager has the damaged road ramps on Tower Road, Clondalkin repaired or re-built.

• Motion No. 13

That the Roads Department block off the unauthorised opening on to the canal at the top end of Oakwood Grove Clondalkin, with blocks and strenghtened railings to ensure the safety of young children.

• Motion 10

That the Manager presents a report on Liscarne Court to include the following:-

a)  Completion of snag lists - when will this work be done?

b)  The Communal Room - when will it be opened and be in a position where meals can be served there?

• Motion 13