To ask the Manager to put in a social distance model that would allow Fiarstown Allotment re-open

• Q9 Allotments

That the Chief Executive, as soon as it is safe to do so, consults with the residents of the Glendoher estate, with a view to implementing a strategy and/or carrying out appropriate works to secure access to the Glendoher Park and playspace in order to prevent anti social gatherings, particularly at night, which are very problematic and stressful for the residents, particularly those closest to the area concerned.

• M15 Request for works to prevent access to Glendoher Park at night

That this Committee asks that bottle banks are emptied more regularly for the duration of pubs being closed

• M10 Bottle Banks

There seems to have been an increase in litter in our area during Covid19 restrictions. Can the Chief Executive provide a report on litter complaints? Thanks

• M9 Litter

That the Council implements one way systems, for social distancing, in our smaller parks

MOTION FALLS

That this Committee gets an update on the 300k Have Your Say initiative including the tree cutting that is needed to facilitate the laneway idea

• M7 €300K Have Your Say

That the new development pitch at Firhouse Carmel urgently gets additional signage to discourage people from using it, including those playing golf on it

MOTION FALLS

Can the Council please report on the level of dumping particularly near bottle banks during Covid 19 and the actions they have taken? Thank you.

• Q11 Bottle banks

To ask the Chief Executive what is the Council's policy position regarding "free little libraries" set up on council property - green spaces/entrances to parks?  Has there been enquiries about them? If it has been considered, is there any funding for them?

• Q9 Little Free Library

What is the method by which title to a property on the part of the applicant is confirmed either during consideration of or prior to the granting of planning permission? 

• Q18 Ownership

What provisions have the Council put in place to alleviate the close quarters accommodation that arise particularly amongst some families in the Travellers in Owendoher during the Covid 19 crisis?

• Q3 Owendoher Haven

Has there been an increase in social housing applications since the commencement of the Covid 19 crisis? Can the Chief Executive provide statistics that provide a comparison between Q1 2019 and Q1 2020, thank you.

• Q2 Housing Applications

To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update please in relation to the footpath repairs in Templeogue, particularly Templeville, Fortfield and Wainsfort? Clearly work was in preparation at the time when the Covid 19 crisis commenced, how has the works schedule been impacted by the crisis?

• Q6 Footpath Repairs Templeogue

I am seeking the support of this committee:

That the Council increases the frequency of supervisory inspections and cleansing of the lanes in Dublin 12, as there has been an excess of dumping in recent times and that CCTV is considered as a means of implementing no dumping restrictions.

• M19 D12 Laneways

Can the Cheif Executive provide an update please on the Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme and how it's progress has been impacted by the Covid 19 crisis. Thank you.

• Q12 Poddle FAS

I am mindful that there is a comprehensive Tree Management Plan "Living With Trees".  However, the lived experience of some residents is that council trees in close proximity to their property cause a significant encumbrance on their quality of life.  A criteria for removal of a tree is not sufficiently broad to reflect the requirements of residents who have to cope with trees belonging to the Council, where they are prohibited from taking action.  

I am seeking the support of this committee in particular 

That this council amends its criteria for giving attending to trees as we acknowledge that it is a requirement that the Council are good neighbours and oversized trees require a greater priority.  A review of the criteria for tree removal now need to be undertaken. 

In particular I am calling for the removal of the two trees at (address supplied) who allegedly do not fit within the criteria as set out but are causing a significant detriment to the quality of life of the neighbours most closely affected by those two trees. 

• M17 Tree maintenance

Cathaoirleach's Business

I note that the tree management plan was set out and seek an update on that progress in the form of a question.  The execution of the previous tree management plan has rendered the Council with a schedule of sites in Rathfarnham Templeogue where trees were removed.

I am seeking the support of this committee to ensure that priority is given to the alleviation of trip hazards in the form of holes where trees were removed and not filled in.  This is an acute hazard in the present crisis as people pass each other on footpaths and utilise the grass verge to maintain social distancing.

I have supplied the council with specific addresses where attention is required in the members reps system, however, it would appear this is a systemic issue that gives rise to liability for the Council and need to be addressed formally in the practice of tree management.

• M11 Tree stump removal

Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 24th Ferbruary 2020.

• H-I (1)

Deputations for Noting (No business)

New Works (No Business)