To ask the Manager to set out the average cost in terms of the construction of the ramps (traffic platform) in the administrative area of South Dublin County Council, the total number of ramps built by the Council over the past three years and how the average prices in South Dublin compares to prices in other parts of the Country and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q48 Ramps

To ask the Manager to state the total number of complaints put to the Planning Department for the years 2003, 2004 and 2005, in respect of planning irregularities from the members of the public, to state the success rate of South Dublin County Council in terms of successfully taking a legal action against those who were involved in building a structure which was not in compliance with the original planning permission obtained, to state the total number of personnel within the Enforcement Section employed in each of the past three years and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Q49 Planning Complaints

To ask the Manager to name the housing estates within the functional area of South Dublin County Council which have still to be taken in charge by this Local Authority, despite the fact that there is a 12 year waiting time between now and the time when the original planning permission authorising the development took place, if the estates in question could be set out in terms of the five local electoral areas within South Dublin County Council and if he will make a statement on the matter?

• Question50

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting (1) - 16th January, 2006

(circulated herewith)

• Mins

"To ask the Manager for the Conservation Officer's report regarding St Catherine's Georgian House and Park?"

• Question 20

" To ask the Manager for a detailed update on discussions between South Dublin County Council and Dublin Cemetaries in relation to Ballymount Park Cemetary as outlined in a report to this Area Committee in November, 2005 and a time-frame for the full implementation of said agreement and will the Manager make a statement on this matter recognising the urgency of resolving this issue?."

• ballymount park

"To ask the Manager to construct a footpath and cycle path on Wainsfort Manor Drive on the right side of the road as one enters the estate. The present layout presents a traffic danger for the growing number of children resident in Wainsfort Manor?"

• Question 9

Cathaoirleach's Business:  Councillor A. White

"That the Manager present a report on the parking situation in Pearse Brothers Park which is a serious ongoing problem for residents and in relation to which a previous commitment was given to this Committee that a meeting would be held with residents to seek to progress this urgent matter."

• M.8

"To ask the Manager to provide a filter light to serve vehicles seeking to turn right from Ballyroan Road into Butterfield Avenue?"

• Question 13

Cathaoirleach's Business:  Councillor A. White

"That the Manager present a report regarding the upkeep and maintenance of the Rathfarnham Arch on the Lower Dodder Road, in view of the fact that this important landmark/monument has been defaced and damaged and appears to have become quite neglected whereas it should be presented as a gateway landmark to the area and to the County as befits the history of the structure."

• Motion 1

"That this Committee recommend that the Council change its policy of not placing liter bins within estates"

• Motion 1

"That this Committee calls on the Manager to install a litter bin adjacent to public open space at Ard Macha, Old Bawn.  This area is located within the catchment area of the shopping centre and is used by students and public alike as access.   The Council policy of not placing bins in housing estates should not apply in this case"

• Motion 8

"That this Committee recommends that the Parks Department end the process of spraying edges and service bollards and strimms edges as this process is unsightful and does not eradicate the problem"

• Motion 2

"That this Committee requests the Manager to locate a site for a skate park in Tallaght central area to enable people to begin a process of fund raising planning etc.,"

• Motion 3

Cathaoirleach's Business:  Councillor A. White

"That the Manager arrange to reinstate the area at and near the pedestrian entrance to Beaufort Downs adjacent to Rathfarnham Church as this area has become dilapidated and unsightly, the ground is uneven and dangerous, and the protective barriers/railings are damaged rendering the entire area an ugly and untidy mess."

• Motion 1

Part 8 Report

Greenhills Road Re-alignment at Parkview.

• H.I. 8
• Map

Part 8 Report

Robinhood - Ballymount Reconfiguration

• H.I. 9
• Map

Part 8 Report

Greenhills / Ballymount Reconfiguration

• H.I. 10
• Map

Cathaoirleach's Business:  Councillor A. White

"That the Manager present a report to the meeting in detailed individual response to the 12 items of complaint made by letter to the Planning Department in December from local residents regarding apparent breaches of the their planning permission by Ballyboden St Enda's in respect of works being carried out to the rear of No's 18-58 The Glen, Boden Park, indicating what action the enforcement section now proposes to take in order to ensure full compliance with the permission granted."

• Motion 7

" To ask the Manager for a detailed update on the most recent grant application from Kingswood Community & Leisure Centre ltd with specific reference to the amount applied for, the criteria and time-frame for the granting of such an amount (when will it come before the Area Committee for approval) and will the Manager note the benificial effects for the entire Kingswood community if this application is approved by the Council?."

• Question 16