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To ask the Chief Executive for a timescale for completion of a range of maintenance issues at address provided, some not dealt with urgently as requested, namely a plumber calling out to deal with reported leak affecting washing machine operation (drains cleared already), as well as works to repair a damaged fireplace, an urgent need to fix damaged gutters and a replacement back gate for security reasons; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for a further update on reburbishment of damaged properties in Balgaddy as well a revised date for the completion of the new housing and community facility?
To ask the Chief Executive the additional cost of clean ups and waste collections due to the Halloween period in 2022 to minimise bonfires, including any additional staffing costs or other costs, compared to 2021 and if a statement is available on the matter?
To ask the Chief Executive if there has been any engagement with Palmerstown Football Club, following recent correspondence, with regard to developing an all-weather pitch in Glenaulin Park; to outline what steps would need to be taken to make progress; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for a further update on the Lucan Swimming Pool and upgraded leisure centre in terms of a likely opening date and to clarify when elected reps will be given a site inspection tour as requested at the September ACM?
"Could the Manager make a report to this Area Committee detailing the areas around Tallaght Village that are covered by Parking Wardens and will the Manager also state how many parking fines have issued in the village, year to date?"
"To ask the chief executive regarding the introduction of goal posts to DeSelby green. I have been receiving multiple complaints regarding this on a daily basis as most residents are against the proposal?"
"That this Area Committee calls on the Manager to install CCTV at the entrance to the pitch off Tymon Lane within Tymon Park and at the pitch used by Tallaght Rugby Club, near the old stone bridge, in an effort to deter incidents of destruction or severe damage to the pitches?"
"That this Area Committee calls on the Manager to ensure that the main vehicular and pedestrian gates around Tymon Park, particularly the Arena Road and Castletymon Road gates, are maintained and fully functional and that electronic locking mechanisms are fully functional?"
"Following on from the vandalism and joyriding in Tymon Park ending up in cars being burned out and football pitches damaged, that SDCC take measures to prevent such after hours access to the park?"
That the Chief Executive provide a report on the defect lights that have been reported in the Lucan area, whereby many lights have turned blue and to include how this has happened, are they damaging to the environment and if it's reported in other areas. To explain why it taken so long to have them repaired/replaced.
This committee raises the issue of allotment owners receiving notice to vacate their allotments in the Rathcoole area. Notice was sent via text message by the owners citing the council acquiring the land to widen the road. It is now asked that the Chief Executive report on the protocol in place when removing or relocating an allotment. Many of those that had been using this allotment are from the Lucan area and this motion seeks to provide an opportunity to amalgamate a community garden (recently passed motion to place a community garden within the Adamstown area) with an allotment. This will bring an open space amenity into an area that strives such an amenity and will result in increasing the area with environmentally friendly features and bring about additional biodiversity to the area. It is asked that the council engages with the allotment owners to achieve this.
To ask the Chief Executive the amount of housing rent arrears written off each year between 2011-21, who makes these decisions and on what basis, and if a statement is available?
This committee requests that a play area for Glenaulin Park be included in the next play area programme.
Motion Falls
To ask the Chief Executive if Council staff could approach the Owner/Tenants in the section of Cherry Orchard Ind Estate not yet taken in charge with a view to addressing any outstanding issues so that the Estate can be brought to and maintained at a satisfactory standard.Some of the units are in a disgraceful state.
Moved without Debate
This committee agrees to write to the Minister for Transport asking that the signage on the N50 and the N4 be corrected to include the correct spelling of Palmerstown Village as decided by Plebiscite in 2014. Soon it will be ten years since the people voted to restore the correct name for this historic village and it should be noted that there in no such urban place as Palmerston in South Dublin County.
This committee requests that the possibility of using mobile CCTV to monitor dumping and ant-social behaviour on the laneway network in Palmerstown be investigated and introduced as a pilot project for other parts of the county.
"Can the Manager look at the lights at Killinarden way onto N81 that a filter light be added for turning left as there is a constant build up at the lights Traffic turning in to killinarden from N81 has a filter light so it would make sence to add filter coming out on to N81?"
"Can the manager report on the windows and doors Programe and what is the time frame for residents waiting on windows and doors?"
"Can the manager report on the turn around on vacant properties?"