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"Could the Manager inform this Area Committee if actual weekly physical inspections of playing pitches in the Tallaght area are carried out or is condition based on weather conditions? A pitch used by Croi Ro Naofa GAA Club based in Killinarden Park was damaged again by scramblers, gouging deep ruts on part of the playing surface, and the pitch was deemed "playable" by a notice on SDCC Social Media, despite this obvious serious damage."
"Could the Manager inform this Area Committee, if an invitation was extended to the Mayor's office or to Council Management by Tallaght Community Council, an organisation in receipt of Council funding, to attend the burial ceremony of the Time Capsule, which contained a collection of the lived experiences of the people of Tallaght during the Pandemic, in the grounds of Tallaght University Hospital, this month and could the Manager indicate who represented SDCC who played a lead role during the height of the pandemic, at this unique event attended by numerous Tallaght organisations."
"That this Area Committee calls on the Manager to give details of hedge cutting and ground clearance works, recently carried out in Tymon Park. Will he inform this Committee if there are any plans to prepare for a running track or cross country route on the cleared ground. Would he also report on the number of all terrain or four wheel drive vehicles, available to Park Rangers in Tymon Park and to indicate if he intends to increase the fleet and Ranger personnel to allow for a wider surveillance of Tymon Park, in the interests of good Park maintenance and public safety."
"This Area Committee calls on the Manager to provide details of the Councils participation in Community Centres in the Tallaght Area. Will the Manager outline if there is Council representation on the Boards of all the Centres in Tallaght and given recent retirements, are there enough designated Community Officers to cover assignments to each Community Centre in Tallaght. Will the Manager comment on what proposals are in place to assist Community Centre Boards with Governance training and recruitment of new Board members?"
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a list of all the clubs sports/activities in the Lucan area and to include in the report a list of all the sports and amenity facilities in the area.
That this committee requests the Chief Executive to inform the members of what plans are in place to introduce Independent Living sites in the Lucan area. As Lucan is been developed with major housing developments for family homes etc what plans are being made to ensure we are catering for Independent Living.
With the passing of a new bill allowing local authorities to use new technologies — including fixed and mobile CCTV systems, drones and automated number plate recognition — to tackle the problem of illegal dumping, that this committee requests the Chief Executive outlines how they plan to avail of this and if they will consider introducing CCTV into the areas/at locations that have been requested various times over the last few years. If management could outline in a report problem areas that have been identified by both council management and councillors
That the Chief Executive arrange to provide proper footpaths from Lett's housing estate to the Neilstown Rd (bus stop and towards the shops), currently there are 'unofficial paths' that are very muddy as they are unpaved.
To ask the Chief Executive if any Ukrainians have been accommodated in vacant houses in this LAC, that this committee extends a warm welcome to all refugees in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin and commends and acknowledges the wonderful work of all people, both statutory and voluntary, who work to unsure that all refugees have a safe and happy experience in South Dublin.
That the Chief Executive clarifies what type of landmark buildings would be permitted in principle at the site indicated, which residents had got used to as an open space before it was fenced off; to indicate whether any pre-discussions have been held with developers regarding future applications along the area in question; whether there is any possibility the land could remain as open space within the scheme; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
To ask the Council to report on the latest progress in the Adamstown SDZ since the last meeting before Christmas and if a date can be given for the next SDZ meeting as there are a considerable number of queries coming from residents in these areas.
That Chief Executive outlines the policy in relation to the short term rental of lands under its control and as a pilot study in these LEAs undertakes a review of lands to see if income could be obtained in the short term from interested parties, pending concrete timelines for land uses being set; and specifically outlines its plans for its lands at both sides of the Newcastle Road at the 12th Lock, indicating what opportunities may arise for rental on a short term basis as well as collaboration in the medium term with adjoining clubs such as Lucan Pitch and Putt Club and Lucan Sarsfields GAA Club which may enhance the opportunities for the Council and the organisations concerned.
MOVED WITHOUT DEBATE
That the Chief Executive lists all the playing pitches of various sizes under its remit in the LEAs covered by this committee, clarifies whether an audit has been carried out or will be carried out in relation to requests for field sport playing pitch spaces versus pitch availability between Council owned, club-owned, school-owned and privately owned facilities; commits to doing so, if not done already; outlines the precise process whereby clubs can request pitches; outlines whether there is a transparent process whereby this information can be accessed by members of the public; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for a timescale for the roof going on the swimming pool build, the date for formal appointment of management company, the date for actual opening of the pool and leisure centre; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That the Chief Executive would include Abbeywood, Earlsfort and Abbeydale estates on the 2023-2025 Tree Maintenance Programme.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the resolution of the outstanding issues pertaining to the damaged and breached boundaries between St Edmunds estate and Mount Andrew.
"To ask the CEO to update the Committee on plans to restore the bridge at the Weir Housing development and in reporting will he also confirm the schedule now being followed in respect of the development and make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to detail his continued contacts with the Fettercairn Estate Management Group; will he confirm actions taken in respect of issues of concern to them and make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to detail further contacts he has had with the Chief Fire Officer regarding community concerns in respect of equipment available in Tallaght Fire Station; will he appreciate the concerns regarding High Rise Buildings particularly; will he give assurances and make a statement?"
"To ask the CEO to confirm further contacts he has had since our last meeting regarding the whole issue of Crime and Anti Social behavior in Sean Walsh Park; will he detail actions being taken and also respond to requests that appropriate sinage be provided advising the public of how to contact the Council in respect of issues arising in the Park and will he furnish a general statement?"