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To ask the manager, following members reps since 2022, when will the dangerous surface of the Manor Road laneway between the shops and St.Brigids Girls School be resurfaced?
That this Committee requests the Chief Executive to write to the HSE seeking a meeting with them to discuss current and future plans for the Lucan area. Following the recent restructuring of the Regional Health Forums it is noted that the Lucan/Dublin City West area is now the largest of the four regions population-wise. Given this it would be of significant benefit for members to have the opportunity to engage directly with the HSE on the provision and planning of health services in the area.
Following previous budget allocation and agreement by SDCC to install a protective roof on Waterstown House, that this work be completed and a realistic timeframe provided for the schedule of works.
Can the Chief Executive confirm if Rockfield, Finnstown Abbey has been included in the current footpath programme? This is the main road into the estate and sections of the footpath are extremely dangerous with areas lifted significantly by tree roots. Given the height and condition of some of these paths can the area be examined and prioritised for works.
Following the meeting hosted by Fingal County Council on 30th January 2025 to explore the establishment of a Liffey Valley SAAO committee, that we write to Fingal County Council to request a follow up meeting be held before year end.
Can the Chief Executive provide a report on the number of abandoned vehicles lifted in the Lucan area over the last 12 months and advise if abandoned vehicles remain an issue locally including whether any increase or trend has been identified.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the Lucan Leisure Centre project, confirming whether the tender process to appoint a contractor has been completed, and if not, the expected timeline for completion; and to outline the remaining tasks required to complete the project, including whether any sub-contractors are currently on site carrying out these tasks.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on noise monitoring in the Lucan-Palmerstown North-Clondalkin area, including progress on the implementation of the Noise Action Plan 2024-2028 including given the consistently high noise levels recorded by the Lucan monitor, what actions are planned to address this issue, and what is the expected timeline for implementation?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the flood alleviation works at Esker Park referenced in Motion ID: 87759 and Members Reps: 1880791 and 1873774 expected to commence July/August and to confirm the current status including the revised timeline for delivery
Cathaoirleach's Business
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to include a headed item to report on the funding set aside for the Lucan Local Transportation Plan, including scope, progress to date, timelines for delivery, and whether community consultation will form part of the process.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the age-friendly housing project at Sarsfield Park, including progress to date, the current stage of delivery, remaining tasks, and expected completion timeline.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the status of the taking in charge of Gandon Estate in Lucan, which has been occupied for over four years, including a timeline for completion and an explanation as to why the estate is not currently on the Council's priority list for taking in charge.
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to report on recurring and severe flooding incidents in Lucan, including at Lucan Village, Hillcrest, and Finnstown. The report should include a full investigation into the causes of flooding at each location, identify which agency is responsible for providing a solution — whether South Dublin County Council or Uisce Éireann — and, where SDCC is the responsible body, provide a detailed engineering report outlining the underlying problems and setting out a long-term solution to mitigate future flooding.
To ask CE to provide an update on the 2025 works programme specifically which projects have been completed to date and which are scheduled to be finished this year? Additionally, when can we expect to receive the works programme for 2026.
When can the next Liffey Valley Monitoring Committee meeting be scheduled? At the last meeting it was agreed that we would review and adjust committee membership as the Fingal membership did not align with ours. Could we please get an update on progress with reconstituting the membership and confirm a date for the next meeting
To ask the Manager to meet a number of local representative groups in Lucan village (such as the Lucan Taxi drivers, etc.) at the earliest opportunity, to discuss the planned changes to the road layout especially around the village green, where amongst other changes, two lanes are being reduced to one for circa 20m travelling South. While I acknowledge full PP has been granted for the works, it is only now that the true impact on traffic flow becoming apparent to many people, and there is great concern that the planned changes will negatively impact an already congested village, and impact negatively on local businesses in terms of customer footfall as a result.
To call on the Manager to increase the number of allocated parking spaces available to future residents in the Clonburris and Adamstown developments currently underway, or due to commence, to ensure those allocations do not fall below a minimum of 1 parking space per unit.
To ask the Manager how many Social & Affordable Housing units are expected for completion in the LUPT area in 2026.
That the bin located at The Schoolmaster's House in Lucan Village be replaced with a larger-capacity, multi-compartment bin (green, brown, and black) to support waste segregation. Given the high footfall and the presence of multiple businesses in this prominent area of the village, both the greater capacity and improved waste management would be welcomed by the community.
To call for an independent public inquiry into the detailed reasons behind the unacceptable delays in the delivery of the public swimming pool at Lucan Leisure Centre, which commenced in May 2019, and still has no firm date for opening.