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Cathaoirleach’s Business
That this Area Committee requests a detailed report that elaborates on any opposition from local residents to a new footpath between Millbrook Nursing Home and Saggart Village which includes next steps and how SDCC will address the serious health and safety issues and concerns along this road with no footpath.
Reference for request - Development Plan Meeting - 1st March 2022 Motion Detail Ref SD-C195-64 from Saggart Village Residents' Association (P627 CE Report), that an SLO be added under SM2 Objective 5 ''to improve the safety of the road for pedestrians between Millbrook Nursing Home and Saggart Village.'' (There is currently no footpath on Castle Road beyond Drury Mills. This is a barrier for residents accessing community facilities on foot and a safety issue).)
Cathaoirleach’s Business
That this Area Committee requests a report into what SDCC can do to address the damage to the green areas at Cherrywood Park Cul de sac where they replaced bollards and at the corner of Cherrywood Villas at roundabout (pics attached).
"This area committee agrees that the Council should install pencil bollards outside Kingswood Community College in Tallaght for urgent pedestrian safety?"
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the average time from submitting a housing maintenance request to it being assessed, and from assessment to completion of the works?
Arts Programme Update
To ask the Chief Executive if there are any prospects for a bike lane from Newcastle Village to Hazelhatch Train Station being constructed along the R405?
To ask the Chief Executive what the background is to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's (DHLGH) guidance, that in the case of build-to-rent apartment blocks SDCC secures Part V delivery through the acquisition of units rather than on-site provision?
To ask the Chief Executive if he intends to launch any affordable rental housing schemes in the Clondalkin area in 2026?
This Committee requests that the area from the entrance to Barton Drive to the shops in Barton Drive (Rathfarnham) is included in future tree planting programmes.
To ask the Chief Executive for an overview of the number of visitors to Palmerstown Library and the scope for additional opening hours for the library
To ask the Chief Executive for a progress report and an expected finish date for the boundary fence outside Ballyowen estate in Lucan, adjacent to the R136
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on progress with regard to the Silver Bridge, including discussions with Fingal County Council and if he will make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the audit of public lighting performed in Woodfarm Acres estate in January 2026 and if he will make a statement on the matter
That this Area Committee assess the traffic situation outside St. Finian's National School in Newcastle, particularly at peak school times (9:00 am, 1:40 pm and 2:40 pm), and consider installing a safe pedestrian crossing, such as a zebra crossing, pedestrian crossing, or supervised 'lollipop' crossing to improve safety for the children attending the school.
CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES - FOR APPROVAL
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES
(NO REPORTS)
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE - FOR APPROVAL
(a) Calendar of Meeting Dates
(b) Report on Conferences & Training
(c) Annual Report of the Audit Committee
(d) Audit Committee Charter
(e) Audit Committee Annual Work Programme
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
(a) Report from LUPT SPC February 2026
(b)(i) Minutes of Environment, Public Realm and Climate
(b)(ii) Report of Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change SPC meeting 30th March 2026
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
(NO REPORTS)
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS - FOR APPROVAL
Taking in Charge of An Tearmann Road, Waterstown Avenue, Palmerstown.