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That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to outline any existing or proposed plans for the installation of additional seating and benches in parks and open spaces across the area. A number of requests have been received from residents for more seating particularly in the Lucan area. This motion asks that management consider the installation of additional benches in Lucan and indicate whether further provision can be agreed to in response to local need. Furthermore the Committee requests that a report or map be provided detailing any current or planned seating locations across the area and that Hermitage Park be specifically considered for additional benches in line with local requests.
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to clarify the future plans for the Careline site located on Tomas Omer Way. Given that the site is currently in use as a school serving young people, and in light of multiple motions I have previously submitted over the years to safeguard this site from residential development, I call on the Council to ensure that any proposed change of use for this land remains consistent with its current role. Specifically, the site should be retained for uses that serve young people in a recreational, community, or educational capacity.
That this Area Committee agrees that the proliferation of "Vape Shops", in the centre of our villages and close to schools, is an undesirable development in our communities and therefore calls for the banning of these shops within a distance of 500metres.
This committee agrees that SDCC initiates a feasibility / exploratory study of the vacant land piece between the junction of Adamstown Way/Station Road and the northern side of the railway line, at the same location of a recently removed electricity pylon from here (folio DN218106F), and that could meet the growing calls for a small community allotment space, from a potential agreement permitting access and use for such purpose.
Crosscare in Tor an Rí have reported that there are numerous maintenance issues they would like repaired in their office in Tor an Rí. This area committee agrees the council should: Repair a leak under the sink in the bathroom. As this has caused significant damage to the floors and caused mold. They have also reported that there is a leak in the ceiling. Furthermore there is an issue with the storage heating system All above has been reported to the council already.
Old tower football club have reported that they have approached the council to use Quarryvale Park as the council have recently refurbished the park with a football pitch. They have reported that they need changing room facilities and a place to store their football equipment. Can the council please inspect this issue and come up with a solution?
To ask the manager to clarify if there will be a new inner tier of trees replanted along the section, where the proposed cycle loop boardwalk facing onto No.s 1 - 10A Sarsfield Park will see mature trees removed as part of that project - when will these trees be planted, what species and how many?
To ask the manager to outline if the Lucan Village Green project works will be completed in the timeline set out, and if the manager can offer any details of any unforeseen challenges that have arisen potentially delaying the works.
To ask the Chief Executive to produce a report on the current status of planning enforcement at Larkfield House, Coldcut Road?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on recent footpath on Wheatfield Road in Palmerstown including locations where repairs took place and if there are any works that are still due to be completed in the area?
To ask the Chief Executive how many Expressions of Interest for Tenant in situ in the two LEA's will not be proceeded due to the change in criteria and limit of funding?
That the Chief Executive arrange for a litter bin to be installed at bus stop no 2118 on the Neilstown Road at Lett's field. There has been an issue with litter at this location because of the bus stop and the field being used for play and sports activities.
That the Chief Executive extends the windows and doors scheme to tenants who have, at their own cost, replaced their windows and doors during the period of their tenancy.
That this council stops the use of glyphosate by council workers and contractors
In the wake of Hungary's constitutional amendment denying the rights to expression, assembly and non-discrimination to LGBTQ+ citizens and associated draconian surveillance measures, that this Council calls on Ireland's MEPs to push for sanctions and infringement proceedings by the EU Commission against Hungary.
That this Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to urgently review the planning and legislative framework used for the development of International Protection Accommodation (IPA) centres, particularly those established under emergency planning exemptions in accordance with S.I. No 376/2023 - Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 in exercise of powers conferred by Sections 4(2) and 262 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, to ensure that, going forward, the siting of IPA centres involves transparent engagement with local authorities, democratic input from elected councillors, and meaningful public consultation.
"Can I ask the Manager for a time frame for the pavilion project in Kilnamanagh, St. Kevin Killians is likely to be completed?"
"Can I get an outline to how many SDCC housing and private housing in Tallaght, are currently waiting on housing adaption grants and to what stage of the process these are at?"
"Can I get an update on the project from the 2021- "€300k Have your Say for Tallaght Central" for the Signage for Tallaght waterway €10,000 which was allocated, and can i get a commitment to when this will be completed?"
"This committee calls on the Manager to urgently address the build up of pollutant materials in the lakes closest to Tymon Park Playground to prevent the further danger posed to the Swans and Signets who reside there?"