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Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor H. Farrell
Responsibility:
Paul Fusco

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the implementation of the February 2026 motion regarding supports for Lucan Village businesses affected by Village Green works, including any measures identified, constraints encountered, and timelines for reporting back to Members. Item 91094.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Director of Planning and Transport

That this Council requests the Chief Executive to ensure that all roads in the County are inspected at least twice yearly for misaligned or obscured signs, missing street name signs, and hedges encroaching on footpaths.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Maria Nugent

That this Council welcomes the full opening of Lucan Leisure Centre, including the gym and swimming pool facilities which are now experiencing very strong usage levels and reportedly have waiting lists in place. In light of the increasing demand on the existing car park this Council calls on the Chief Executive to examine parking arrangements at the facility including whether areas within the site could be redesigned to provide additional parking spaces and whether separate staff parking arrangements could be explored to maximise public parking availability.

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Amanda Mills

Housing Allocations Quarterly Report (for noting).

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Fiona Hendley

Quarterly Report on Anti Social Behaviour

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

Housing Delivery Quarterly Report 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee outlines the changes regarding locking gate removal preventing cars getting from Cherrywood Ave to Clondalkin Swimming Pool car park and if it is in its finished state - currently 2 bollards have been put up.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. McDonald
Responsibility:
Stephen Willoughby

To ask the Manager to report on the future plans for the parcel of land located opposite Di Bella and bordering Griffeen Avenue and Oldbridge Estate, and to clarify whether there are still proposals as per the original Clonburris SDZ plan to provide an attenuation pond on this site, following the recent clearing of overgrowth from the area.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Maria Nugent

To ask the Chief Executive, following the recent public meeting arranged by South Dublin County Council and the new Local Community Safety Partnership in relation to the new community safety structures replacing the former Joint Policing Committee framework, whether consideration will be given to holding a similar public meeting within the Lucan area to ensure greater accessibility and participation for residents living within the north/western side of the County who may find it difficult to travel to Tallaght to attend such events. And further, whether the Council and Local Community Safety Partnership would consider a more localised community engagement approach across different parts of the County as the new structures and strategies are developed and rolled out.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Vivienne Hartnett

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report setting out, insofar as information is available to the Council, the average private market sale prices being achieved for newly constructed residential units within recent, current and forthcoming housing developments in the Adamstown and Clondalkin areas, including a breakdown by development where possible. And further, to provide details of the average purchase price or acquisition cost being paid by South Dublin County Council for residential units acquired within these developments for social and/or affordable housing purposes, together with the relevant unit types and delivery arrangements, insofar as same can be disclosed.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed update regarding the proposed works currently planned in the Castle Gate / Adamstown area in relation to the large mature tree and adjoining footpath infrastructure, including a breakdown of the nature and extent of the works proposed, the current stage of the project and how the Council intends to complete the necessary footpath repairs while protecting and retaining the tree in situ. And further, given the significant local concern regarding the future of the tree to ask that elected members and the local community be notified well in advance of any proposed changes to its status, removal or substantial alteration arising from the works process.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to carry out and provide an audit of public litter bin provision within the Adamstown area and to compare same against bin provision levels within Lucan and surrounding established areas and where significant deficiencies or disparities are identified, to bring forward proposals for the installation of additional public litter bins throughout Adamstown having regard to the substantial population growth and increasing usage of public spaces, parks, transport routes and community areas within the locality.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to provide an update regarding the longstanding issue of private vehicles parking within the bus lane corridor extending from the Castle Gate area towards the Adamstown Link Road and to outline what measures, engagement, communications strategy or enforcement planning has been undertaken or is proposed in advance of any future expansion or introduction of additional bus services within the Adamstown area. And further, having regard to the fact that sections of this bus lane have remained largely unused for public transport purposes for many years, during which time significant numbers of local residents have come to rely upon the area for informal parking due to ongoing parking pressures within Adamstown to ask how the Council intends to manage any future transition away from such usage in a manner that minimises conflict with residents while facilitating the delivery of enhanced public transport infrastructure and bus connectivity within the wider Adamstown area.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Sean Redmond

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into Corkagh House site excavations that includes site numbers, details of a tunnel, items found, etc., and how the public can access the excavation report.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Andrew O'Mullane

That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to commence engagement with the Lucan Festival Committee, Lucan Tidy Towns, elected members and other relevant stakeholders regarding arrangements for the Christmas tree and associated seasonal lighting/events on Lucan Village Green for Christmas 2026 and future years, including consideration of the most appropriate location for the tree, associated infrastructure requirements, planting and landscaping considerations and the potential ongoing role of community groups in supporting and enhancing the Village Green as a focal civic and community space within Lucan Village.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
Peter Connolly

That this Committee requests an audit of vacant or soon to become vacant commercial premises within Lucan Village and a report on measures available to support occupancy, meanwhile use and village regeneration.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
Andrew O'Mullane

'That this Committee requests an update on Safe Routes to School applications and future expansion opportunities for schools across Lucan.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Stephen Willoughby

That this Council requests the Chief Executive to engage with the owners/operators of the multi-storey car park at The Crossings, Adamstown regarding the recent introduction of parking charges and associated minimum spend validation arrangements and to examine the wider planning and accessibility implications this may have for residents, visitors, local businesses and public transport users within the growing Adamstown area. And further, to clarify whether the current parking arrangements align with the overall vision and planning objectives envisaged by South Dublin County Council for the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone, particularly having regard to the limited on-street parking provision within the wider area, the role of The Crossings as a key town centre and transport hub and the need to maintain accessible local services and amenities for all members of the community.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the manager for an update on the Griffeen Valley Carpark proposed extension works in the capital budget.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To call on the manager for an update on repainting of road markings in Johnsbridge Estate. This has been requested and passed as a motion previously but with no update of works to be completed.