- Date:
- 23/11/2020 15:00
- Location:
- Virtual Meeting
- Standing Orders:
- View
Traffic Management Meeting 23rd November 2020 2.15pm to 3.00pm
Headed Items
H-I (1)
- Submitted by:
- Housing Administration
- Responsibility:
- Housing Administration
Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting 19th October, 2020.
Water & Drainage
Headed Items
H-I (2)
- Submitted by:
- Water & Drainage
- Responsibility:
- Water & Drainage
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (1)
- Submitted by:
- Water & Drainage
- Responsibility:
- Water & Drainage
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Mot (1)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor M. Duff
- Responsibility:
- Derek Sargent
"That this Area Committee calls on Irish Water to honour their initial promise, when they took over from the Council, to continue to carry out maintenance and repairs on "private" sewage outlets/manholes, which are located on public open green space, and are now being referred back by Irish Water as being the householders own responsibility."
Public Realm
Questions
Qu (1)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor T. Costello
- Responsibility:
- Leo Magee
"To ask the Chief executive can you give details of areas covered in Tallaght for Road Sweeping, is there a schedule and are requests from estates accepted?"
Qu (2)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- Leo Magee
"To ask the Chief Executive to update the Committee on plans for the land on Tree Park Road. Kilnamanagh, close to Kilnamanagh FC pitches; will he appreciate the interest and concerns being expressed and make a statement?"
Qu (3)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- Maire Ni Dhomhnaill
"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of the concerns being expressed regarding the problems being created by Crab Apple Trees particularly when the fallen apples pose danger especially for pedestrians; will he detail actions he will take and make a statement?"
Headed Items
H-I (3)
- Submitted by:
- Sean Redmond
- Responsibility:
- Sean Redmond
N81 Landscape Improvement Works - Phase 1b
H-I (4)
- Submitted by:
- Public Realm
- Responsibility:
- Public Realm
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (2)
- Submitted by:
- Public Realm
- Responsibility:
- Public Realm
Correspondence(No Business)
Motions
Mot (2)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor T. Costello
- Responsibility:
- Leo Magee
"To ask the Chief Executive to commence a feasibility study, in consultation with residents of surrounding Estates, for reducing the number of access points in the small upper section of Sean Walsh park from Firhouse Rd West to Carraigmore View, in the interests of public safety and to consider the return of the previous system of closing the Park to pedestrians, after dark. School access could still be through a gate, that could be opened and closed to facilitate parents and children accessing the school and closed after school hours."
Mot (3)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor K. Mahon
- Responsibility:
- Leo Magee
"That this Area Committee calls on Management to initiate a Public Consultation to ascertain what support exists for a Dog Run in Aylesbury/ Kiltipper/ Cushlawn/ Marlfield section of Sean Walsh Park. This would be similar to the popular facility currently provided in Tymon Park. This is a popular section of park providing a key piece of infrastructure for the named estates. I have provided an image of one potential location for such a facility."
Environment
Headed Items
H-I (5)
- Submitted by:
- Environment
- Responsibility:
- Environment
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (3)
- Submitted by:
- Environment
- Responsibility:
- Environment
Correspondence (No Business)
Questions
Qu (4)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor M. Duff
- Responsibility:
- Dave OBrien,Michael McAdam
"Could the Chief Executive indicate if the Environmental Health Officer can access private residences, where the owners are not in fulltime occupation of said residences, but due to the neglected and overgrown situation of the gardens, are breeding grounds for rodents, which are causing serious health risks to residents of adjoining properties?"
Housing
Questions
Qu (5)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor T. Costello
- Responsibility:
- Elaine Leech
"To ask the Chief Executive if he can confirm how many units received either windows or door replacement in the Tallaght Area in the year to date?"
Qu (6)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor T. Costello
- Responsibility:
- Elaine Leech
"To ask the Chief Executive how many houses are currently vacant in Tallaght area, broken down by 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed and also how long you expected them to be ready for reissue?"
Qu (7)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- Marguerite Staunton
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on plans for the approved Housing Development at Brady's Field, Old Bawn Road; will he confirm the schedule being followed and give assurances that he is giving consideration to views expressed by the community and also by Tymon Bawn FC and will he make a statement?"
Headed Items
H-I (6)
- Submitted by:
- Marguerite Staunton
- Responsibility:
- Marguerite Staunton
Proposed Part 8 for Older Persons Housing Development at St. Aongus' Green
H-I (7)
- Submitted by:
- Housing
- Responsibility:
- Housing
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (4)
- Submitted by:
- Housing
- Responsibility:
- Housing
Correspondence (No Business)
Community
Questions
Qu (8)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor K. Mahon
- Responsibility:
- Brian Hora
" To ask the Chief Executive to please update on the provision of a Community Centre in the City West area?"
Qu (9)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- Brian Hora
"To ask the Chief Executive to give further assurances that everything possible is being done to progress the provision of the much needed Community Centre at Citywest and will he make a statement?"
Headed Items
H-I (8)
- Submitted by:
- Community
- Responsibility:
- Community
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (5)
- Submitted by:
- Community
- Responsibility:
- Community
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Mot (4)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor K. Mahon
- Responsibility:
- Brian Hora
"This Area Committee recognises the need for a community facility to serve residents and young people in the growing Marlfield, Deerpark, Kiltipper, Ellensborough and Elder Heath areas. We request the relevant SPC (Social , Community & Equality or Land Use, Transport & Planning) to consider, and request that a report be returned to the Tallaght Area Committee outlining how such a facility may be provided."
Transportation
Questions
Qu (10)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor M. Duff
- Responsibility:
- William Purcell
"In a recent reply to a customer from SDCC Customer Contact System, it indicated that a roadway would be built, to facilitate Bus Connects, through the small open space at Birchview Avenue and behind the bungalows at Parkview, Kilnamanagh and that this "proposed" road is contained in the County Development Plan for the past twenty five years. Would the Chief executive indicate if this "proposed" road is a "standalone road" for Bus Connects or is it part of the realignment of the Greenhills Road, and does it take into account that there are now bungalows built along this open green space, pedestrian pathways recently installed and that the Kilnamanagh Family Recreation Centre also located in this area where the "proposed" road is supposed to be built and would he also indicate what discussions have taken place between SDCC and the NTA, regarding the current Bus Connects proposals?"
Qu (11)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- John Coughlan
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the development of the Belgard North Link Road from Cookstown and in reporting will he confirm the schedule being followed and make a statement"
Qu (12)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- William Purcell
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm details of changes to Greenhills Road close to Kilnamanagh and will he appreciate the concerns of local residents particularly in Birchview Avenue and give assurances that proper consultation will take place and will he make a full statement including details of contacts with Bus Connects?"
Headed Items
H-I (9)
- Submitted by:
- Tony O Grady
- Responsibility:
- Tony O Grady
Winter Maintenance Plan 2020-2021
H-I (10)
- Submitted by:
- Kevin Reilly
- Responsibility:
- Kevin Reilly
LOCAL DIRECTIONAL SIGNING
H-I (11)
- Submitted by:
- Sheila Kelly
- Responsibility:
- Sheila Kelly
Update on Public Consultation on Draft Parking Bye Laws (Tallaght Area) 2020
H-I (12)
- Submitted by:
- Transportation
- Responsibility:
- Transportation
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (6)
- Submitted by:
- Transportation
- Responsibility:
- Transportation
Correspondence (No Business)
Planning
Questions
Qu (13)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- Rosaleen Dwyer
"To ask the Chief Executive Officer what consideration he is giving to celebrate the Heritage of Tallaght and will he give details of practical plans he has in that regard and will he make a statement?" Charlie O'Connor
Qu (14)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor M. Duff
- Responsibility:
- Hazel Craigie
"Could consideration be given to making the Kilnamanagh AFC grounds a "Test Case" for digital signage to be erected at a Community Facility, under licence from SDCC? Revenue generated by Digital Signage at this location could generate much need development funds for the Club and much need revenue for SDCC. If this pilot was successful, other Community facilities could avail of the Strategy and by generating income, reduce the amounts spent by SDCC in Management Assistance grants"
Headed Items
H-I (13)
- Submitted by:
- Jim Johnston
- Responsibility:
- Jim Johnston
Strategic Housing Development at Cookstown Industrial Estate
H-I (14)
- Submitted by:
- Planning
- Responsibility:
- Planning
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (7)
- Submitted by:
- Planning
- Responsibility:
- Planning
Correspondence (No Business)
Economic Development
Questions
Qu (15)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- Frank Nevin
"To ask the Chief Executive to detail efforts he is making to support businesses in the Tallaght area through these difficult times?"
Headed Items
H-I (15)
- Submitted by:
- Economic Development
- Responsibility:
- Economic Development
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (8)
- Submitted by:
- Economic Development
- Responsibility:
- Economic Development
Correspondence (No Business)
Motions
Mot (5)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- Laura Leonard
"That this Tallaght Area Committee warmly congratulates Shamrock Rovers Football Club on winning the 2020 Airtricity League; applauds Stephen Bradley and his squad and all involved at the Club and Tallaght Stadium; and also calls on the Chief Executive to arrange to honor the achievement in an appropriate manner when it is possible to do so."
Libraries & Arts
Headed Items
H-I (16)
- Submitted by:
- Bernadette Fennell
- Responsibility:
- Orla Scannell
Application for Arts Grants - No Business
H-I (17)
- Submitted by:
- Bernadette Fennell
- Responsibility:
- Bernadette Fennell
Library News and Events
H-I (18)
- Submitted by:
- Libraries & Arts
- Responsibility:
- Libraries & Arts
NEW WORKS (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (9)
- Submitted by:
- Libraries & Arts
- Responsibility:
- Libraries & Arts
Correspondence (No Business)
Corporate Support
Questions
Qu (16)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor Patrick Pearse Holohan
- Responsibility:
- Cristina Hurson
"To ask the Chief Executive how much money gets put into the facilities to encourage and normalise breastfeeding for mothers in public and/or council owned buildings including feeding rooms, advertising, promotion & encouragement?"
Qu (17)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor C. O'Connor
- Responsibility:
- Niall Noonan
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will continue to keep the public fully informed about restrictions to Council services in these difficult times and will he make a statement?"
Qu (18)
- Submitted by:
- Councillor M. Duff
- Responsibility:
- Cristina Hurson
"Given the restrictions on outside gatherings, due to COVID, are there any plans to have a Christmas Tree in Library Square again this year and would the Manager indicate if there are any plans to erect Christmas Lights in Tallaght Village as a gesture of hope for our Community of Tallaght?"
Headed Items
H-I (19)
- Submitted by:
- Corporate Support
- Responsibility:
- Corporate Support
To receive presentation on Tallaght Innovation Quarter
Correspondence
Cor (10)
- Submitted by:
- Corporate Support
- Responsibility:
- Corporate Support
Correspondence (No Business)
Performance & Change Management
Headed Items
H-I (20)
- Submitted by:
- Performance & Change Management
- Responsibility:
- Performance & Change Management
New Works (No Business)
Correspondence
Cor (11)
- Submitted by:
- Performance & Change Management
- Responsibility:
- Performance & Change Management
Correspondence (No Business)