COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 12, 2011

HEADED ITEM NO. 4e) (i)

HEADED ITEM: C. Services Department

STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES

e)  TRANSPORTATION SPC

(i) Report of Meeting 17th November 2011

1.         Confirmation of Minutes

On the proposal of Councillor T. Ridge, seconded by Councillor E. Tuffy, the Minutes of the meeting of the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee held on 8th September 2011 were CONFIRMED and APPROVED as a true record and signed by the Cathaoirleach.

2.         Presentation by Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid on Casualty reduction Programme.

The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. T Ridge on her own behalf and on behalf of the Committee welcomed Chief Superintendent Aidan Reid, Sergeant Darren McCarthy and Garda Derek Cloughley to this meeting of the Strategic Policy Committee and invited them to make their presentation.

Chief Superintendent Reid made an interesting and thought provoking presentation on the results to date of the Casualty Reduction Programme. He indicated that the Dublin area was now the safest capital city from a road safety perspective of all the 27 EU capital cities and emphasized that this result was achieved through a very active partnership approach involving officials from all the agencies involved in the city including the local authorities.

In the course of his presentation he highlighted the achievements in the administrative area of South Dublin County Council and asked the Members for their continued support and assistance in further improving the statistics for the County. Chief Superintendent Reid also highlighted forthcoming proposals which would be rolled out over the coming months.

Following contributions from Councillor T. Ridge, Mr. T. Newton, Councillor C. Brophy, Councillor P. Cosgrave and Councillor W. Lavelle, Chief Superintendent Reid and Garda Cloughley responded to the queries raised and the Presentation was NOTED.

 The Cathaoirleach, Councillor T. Ridge thanked the Garda delegation for attending the meeting and for delivering such an interesting presentation.

3.          Revision to Warrants for Pedestrian Crossings

An extensive report on the system of warrants for pedestrian crossings and the options to be considered for changes to this system was presented to the Committee by Mr. J McLoughlin, Senior Engineer.

An extensive discussion took place on the matter. The need for revisions to the current system was generally agreed but despite detailed discussions it was not possible to agree on a recommendation to be made to the next meeting of the County Council.

 Following contributions from Councillors W. Lavelle, C. Brophy, P. Cosgrove, C. Jones and T. Ridge, Mr. J. McLoughlin, Senior Engineer, and Mr. P. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer, responded to the queries raised. The Reports were NOTED and it was AGREED that a further report with recommendations would be made to the next meeting of the Strategic Policy Committee.

It was also AGREED that having regard to the discussions that it would be useful to have a presentation on the forthcoming Streets Manual made to the Members at the next meeting of the Strategic Policy Committee.

 4.                  Report on the Control of Non Statutory Signage in the Public Domain

 A further Report was presented by Mr. P. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer, which updated the Members of the Committee on the progress made since the presentation made at the last meeting of the Committee.

 The Report was NOTED and it was AGREED that a further report would be made to a future meeting of the Strategic Policy Committee.

 5.                  Motion: Councillor E. Higgins: Kishoge Train Station.

 It was proposed by Councillor E. Higgins, seconded by Councillor T. Ridge:

“That the Manager provide a full report on Kishogue Train Station and advise as to when it can be opened."

The following Report by the Manager was READ and NOTED:

“The Council's Planning Department has reported that it is at present in consultation with Iarnrod Eireann on this matter and while no timeline has been agreed, it remains the objective of the Council to ensure the earliest possible opening of this station.”

 6.         A.O.B.

It was NOTED there was no business under this heading.

The meeting concluded at 7.00 p.m.

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            Councillor T. Ridge                            Date

            Cathaoirleach