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To ask the Chief Executive Officer to give an update on the works so far done to restore St. Finian's Church and Graveyard, the sources of funding, and future plans for any further works
To ask the manager to provision for the construction of the continuation of the existing footpath along the Fonthill Road in order to facilitate pedestrian users from Rowlagh and St Marks, using the pathway situated between Rowlagh Crescent and the Fonthill Road.
That the Chief Executive pilots a time-limited signage and social media campaign against cigarette butt-tossing by pedestrians and drivers in this Committee area, similar to campaigns used extensively in Australia, warning about the fines payable and the damage to the environment for this ignorant, disgusting habit by butt-tossers of all genders and ages that has no excuse whatsoever; that the findings of this be extended to the general Council for consideration elsewhere; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive if there is a timeframe by which communications will issue to existing residents of Balgaddy - whose properties have required multiple and/or ongoing maintenance works or who have requested transfers for reasons stated at the last ACM - giving them notice that they will be given first options on the new, better-insulated housing being built adjacent to the planned new community building; to outline approximately how many residents would be envisaged for such an offer as of now; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the manager if he is aware of any issues in recent years of pollution entering the Mill race or River Liffey emanating from the old dump in the vicinity of Waterstown Park.
That the Chief Executive report on any proposed improvements by TII or SDCC following on my raising of noise issues for residents from the M50 wall at Palmerstown Cemetery right back along to the intersection; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the manager to provide a map displaying the areas in Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin, where the parking wardens (council and contractors) enforce parking bye laws i.e. parking on footpaths, main roads and estates.
To ask the Chief Executive to clarify that remedial Work in Weston Crescent outside no's 1-9 after the welcome installation of additional light poles will, at the appropriate time, include clearance of dead hedging and wooded areas and replanting at the appropriate time alongside the recent raking, cementing and re-seeding, as residents were informed by the contractor who came out that there were no instructions to reinstate the hedging (which they may not know about); and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the manager to provide an update on the planned works at Waterstown House including a projected timeline for completion.
That the Chief Executive, examining emerging suggestions made in relation to the canal loop cycleway, which oppose damaging the bridge at Lucan and a throughway through Sarsfield Park, but include among them suggestions for a tourist-driven cycle route through the village itself, which would necessitate a one-way system and possibly alternating traffic on the bridge to allow for a cycleway on the existing section, liaises with the NTA simultaneously with this process to see if funding for such cycleway proposals could be utilised and/or merged with funding from SDCC to carry out a comprehensive traffic study and implement changes alongside the cycle plan so as to marry the multiple but complementary objectives of making Lucan a tourist and heritage destination, improving the design around the green and the weir, linking the two canal routes successfully, managing congestion and making the village a nicer and safer place to visit for local residents; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the manager to provide a progress update on the wildflower planting in zones A, B, C, in Waterstown Park. Particularly, if all planned works for the year to date have been completed as planned and any challenges faced.
To ask the Chief Executive, further to updated funding provided by the Government, if a timescale can be provided for further improvement works to the Silver Bridge and if any discussions have taken place between Fingal and SDCC in that regard?
To ask the Chief Executive, further to earlier queries in relation to this matter, for a definitive timescale for final completion to good standard of the green space adjacent to the ball wall which was promised to be suitable for playing ball games; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for a week by week grass cutting schedule of areas within this Committee from June to September; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
That the Chief Executive increase the time for the green/orange light for pedestrians at the Fonthill Rd/Castle Rd junction.
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide details of any progress regarding the installation of a Library in Citywest?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide details of any progress regarding the installation of a much needed Community Centre in Citywest?"
This committee Chief Executive to examine the roads in the Adamstown area, in particular Adamstown Park. Given the design of the new developments, houses now been built with direct road frontage, a discussion needs to be held on where ramps will be required throughout the whole development, identifying roads /major roads within the area that would be free of ramps and to examine other traffic safety measures. It's noted that areas are still not TIC by sdcc so collaboration with private landlords will need to implement ramps and other safety measures on a temporary basis.
Housing Supply Report
To ask the Manager for an update report on any progress made to date with respect to Item No 69581 (ACM March 2021) in acquiring the old 'Farmers Shop' under the Derelict Sites Act and any general upkeep works that have taken place at or about the site.