NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MEETING OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
TO BE HELD IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM - NORTHSIDE CIVIC CENTRE
ON MONDAY 15 JULY 2019 AT 2.00 PM
AGENDA
MONDAY 15 JULY 2019 PAGE
1 Election of Chairperson
2 Election of Vice Chairperson
3 Questions to the Area Manager 5 - 22
4 Minutes of the North Central Area Committee Meeting of the 17th June, 2019. 23 - 28
5 Area Matters
a Draft Conservation Plan for the Jewish Cemetery in Ballybough 29 - 92 Fergus O’Carroll (Report herewith)
b Update on Unesco Discovery Centre 93 - 94 Les Moore (Verbal Update)
c Harmonstown / Brookwood Rise Traffic Update 95 - 96 Alan O’Mara (Report Herewith)
d Sale of Fairview CYMC 97 - 98 (Report Herewith)
e Update on St. Berach's 99 - 102 Derek Farrell (Report Herewith)
f Update on Social Housing / Voluntary Housing Associations 103 - Connell McGlynn (Report Herewith) 106
g Richmond Road Elaine Mulvenny (Verbal Update)
h Housing Supply Report 107 - (Report Herewith) 130
i Sport and Wellbeing Partnership Area Committee Report 131 -
(Report Herewith) 136
j Extinguishment of Public Right of Way over the laneway at 150-198A 137 - Kincora Road & 71-127 Conquer Hill Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3- Report with 140 recommendation Elaine Mulvenny (Report Herewith)
k Report Renaming of 1-4 Howth Court, 116 Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3. 141 - (Report Herewith) 144
l Naming & Numbering Proposal for a new development on the site of the 145 - Swiss Cottage, Swords Road & School House Lane, Santry, Dublin 9. 148 (Report Herewith)
m Proposed disposal of a plot of land to the front of 6 Howth Junction 149 - Cottages, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5. 152 (Report Herewith)
n Proposed disposal of a plot and grant of a permanent wayleave on 153 - Clonshaugh Heights, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17 to Gas Networks Ireland as 156 part of the DRI Flood Mitigation Project (Report Herewith)
o Proposed disposal of the Council's fee simple interest in the premises 157 - known as No. 120 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9. 158 (Report Herewith)
6 Roads and Traffic Matters
a Minutes of the Tag Meeting held on 25th June, 2019 159 - (Report Herewith) 180
7 Items for following meeting
8 Motions
a Motion in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“That the Chief Executive give consideration to appointing a community architect for the Santry area, working with Fingal County Council to cover both parts of Santry, to work with local residents to ensure good planning and involvement in the development process, and to ensure that Santry remains a great place to live, work, play and visit?”
b Motion in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“That the Manager initiate a renewal project for the shops on Collins Avenue between Swords Road and Beaumont Road in partnership with the owners and leasees of the units to deal with vacancy, poor upkeep, and to improve access for people with disabilities, cyclists, parents with buggies and access for cars, and with the primary aim of significantly improving the appearance of an area that is an important focal point and landmark for Whitehall?”
c Motion in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“That the Manager informs this committee on the current position with the most
recent planning application for development on the front field of Chanel College and address the following questions: Is this site in the ownership of Dublin City Council? Why is it that this project appears to be in the hands of another private developer? Is this planning application governed by any previous applications? Is this a brand new application independent of all previous applications and permissions? Is it start again time where previous permissions are now void? Is this application merely an extension of the 2 previous applications where this new developer has the permissions already allowed and is merely looking to increase the size of the planned development and possibly alterations to its design? Does the application indicate if this development is a to be sold to private purchasers or will there be provision for social housing as per previous permission granted?
A traffic survey was to be conducted on Brookville Park and Chanel road to assess the impact of the last application in 2015. DCC say they conducted this survey, could the results now be made public? The previous developer was to pay for investigations into ability of the existing sewage/drainage services in the village to cope with the new development. Was this investigation ever conducted and if so what were the results?” d Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O'Farrell
“That this Area Council agrees that Clontarf Promenade is not being maintained to an acceptable standard. This linear park is a jewel for the Northside of the city and its appearance has been allowed to deteriorate considerably. The verges inside the park are not being maintained to the standard required and overgrown weeds particularly on the road side of the park are not being addressed in any shape or fashion” e Motion in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney
“Could the Parks Manager report if there are any plans to refurbish the mixed use bathing shelters on bull island as they are in disrepair and to bring them to similar standard as the men’s and ladies shelters to be used by all swimmers?”
f Motion in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney
“As Griffith Avenue is being resurfaced at present could a segregated cycleway be included at this stage?”
g Motion in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney
“Could the possibility of prevention of illegal parking on Vernon avenue on the pavements particularly toward the Clontarf road end by the village be addressed by bollards on the pavements, planters and other means, benches etc. Also a one way traffic solution investigated?”
h Motion in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney
“Could this area committee request a meeting with Irish water following up from the emergency motion passed at Dublin City Council July 1st meeting, to seek remedial quick fix solutions to the frequent sewage leaks contaminating Dollymount bathing water?” i Motion in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney
“That this area committee thanks Dublin City Council for quick action in placing bollards on the Alfie Byrne cycleway to protect them as a stated objects in ‘The Dublin Agreement’ and that we support similar action to insure we protect cycleways and pavements throughout Dublin City?” j Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“That the two litterbins that were removed from Collins Avenue East during recent road resurfacing works be replaced?”
k Motion in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “The North Central Area Committee acknowledges the democratic importance of accountability and transparency and making local area meetings as accessible as possible to local constituents. The Committee recognises that the non-webcasting nature of local area meetings in the North Central Area inhibits broad access to all constituents. The Committee asks that as an initial step to facilitating the webcasting North Central Area meetings that a feasibility study be carried out to identify if a mobile camera crew system could be used instead of static technology or relocation into City Hall?”
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th July 2019
Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied)?”
Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this matter (details supplied)?”
Details: Beauvale Park Green. Can the grass on this open space (used for games by local children) be cut on a regular basis? Also, can the rubbish and debris in the bushes that surround the Green be cleaned up? Some of the residents attempted a clean-up recently but quickly realised that it was a huge task that cannot be undertaken safely. PHOTOS ATTACHED.
Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied)?”
Details: For a report on the number of anti-social and criminal activity incidents linked to local authority tenants living on Bunratty Road over recent years and detail what actions, if any, have been pursued to address these matters.
Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this matter (details supplied)?”
Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this issue (details supplied)?”
Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the cleaning of the public laneway behind (details supplied).”
Details: Hazelwood Park - see attached map. There is a build-up of debris and some dumped materials in this laneway.
Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this housing application (details supplied)?”
Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this issue (details supplied).”
Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this housing maintenance query (details supplied)?”
Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this query (details supplied)?”
Page 5 Details: How many bottle banks service the Dublin 17 area and what are the charges (if any) for disposal of goods at the DCC facility on Oscar Traynor Road.
Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Details: To ask for the trees on Whitethorn Grove to be pruned?
Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Details: To ask for an update on my Q68 at the May NCAC.
Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Details: To ask the City Council if the general upkeep of the area around Clanboy Road in Donnycarney can be improved – there is often dumping and rubbish in this area and the grass is overgrown around the pavements and green areas.
Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Details: To ask the City Council to consider the installation of additional dog dirt bins in Maypark as the absence of bins is causing a serious issue in that park which is a health hazard. Can the City Council also consider the installation of an additional seat and a water fountain for dogs similar to the one in St. Anne’s Park?
Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Details: To ask if there is any scheme for council housing stock to be externally insulated and if so how tenants can apply?
Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Details: To ask for the two broken cherry blossoms in Maypark to be repaired or replaced.
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Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones
“To ask the following question [details supplied]?”
Details: To ask for a yield sign to be installed between Clanboy and Clanmaurice Roads at the junction.
Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the council conduct an audit of all the footpaths in the North Central area and provide me with a report of which ones need remedial action asap please?”
Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“How many more bins have been placed in the North Central area over the past 12 months, can you identify the locations and confirm if there are plans to increase the amount of bins in the area going forward?”
Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can you provide me with an update on the Oscar Traynor lands housing initiative, when will the process be finished, who are the preferred developers currently?”
Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Has the council increased the amount of CCTV in public areas in the North Central area, can I be given a breakdown of the areas which have CCTV installed?”
Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Is there much illegal dumping of waste going on in the North Central area currently, can I have a report on same; have the levels increased/decreased in the last 12 months?”
Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Has the council liaised with An Garda Siochána regarding the recent shootings which have occurred in the North Central area? What is the level of contact and communication with the Gardaí?”
Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can you advise what council land is available to build on in the North Central Area?”
Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can I receive a breakdown of the vacant site register for the North Central Area please?”
Page 7 Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this matter (details supplied)?”
Details: To have the emergency alarm system (linked to nurse and ambulance service) repaired in all of the units at Gorsefield Court, Dublin 5.
Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this housing query (details supplied)?”
Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Lawrence Hemmings
“To ask the Manager what actions were taken in the last year to improve biodiversity in the Local Area, how much budget was allocated towards these actions, and how much was spent?”
Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Lawrence Hemmings
“To ask the Manager to provide a table of data detailing all the bicycle parking available in the Local Area organised by street or lowest possible administrative unit?”
Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Lawrence Hemmings
“To ask the Manager to provide the number of newly built social, and newly built affordable, housing units, by LEA, in the Local Area that will be ready for people to move into by the end of the year?”
Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Lawrence Hemmings
“To ask the Manager to provide a map or table of locations where trees were planted, on- street in the last two years by street name or Electoral Division and include the species of tree planted?”
Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Lawrence Hemmings
“To ask the Manager what work has been done in the Local Area involving An Garda Siochána in the last year at a community level to reduce and prevent criminal activity?”
Q.36 Question in the name of Councillor Lawrence Hemmings
“To ask the Manager what work has been done in the Local Area involving An Garda Siochána to tackle the longstanding issue of illegal parking in the bicycle lanes in and around Raheny?”
Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this matter (details supplied)?”
Page 8 Q.38 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon
“To ask the Area Manager if he will commit to enhancing and upgrading the park adjacent to an estate (details supplied 1) given that new families with children have moved in to the area who would like to use this park? Can large piles of empty cans be immediately removed from the park? Can regular clean-ups of litter in the park be undertaken? Can litter bins be put in place at the entrances to this park? Can the fast-food outlet McDonalds be made restore the outside litter bins on its premises? Can the grass contractor be requested to cut the grass in this park to a higher standard? Can substantial tree and bush overgrowth particularly along the southern boundary of the park adjacent to the estate be substantially cut back at the first available opportunity given that this overgrowth provides cover for all sorts of anti-social behaviour? Can the briar overgrowth on the site of the protected structure be cut back now and on a regular basis? Can tree and bush overgrowth outside the park at the perimeter of this estate adjacent to a road (details supplied 2) also be cut back and kept under control?”
Details Supplied 1: Pinebrook Estate, Artane Details Supplied 2: Kilmore Road
Q.39 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon
“To ask the Area Manager when the promised footpath repairs at (details supplied) will be carried out?”
Details: Cromcastle area, Dublin 5.
Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon
“To ask the Area Manager if he will ensure that a front porch door in a house (details supplied) is reinstated?”
Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon
“To ask the Area Manager if he will request that the hedging to the bushes opposite houses at Donaghmede Park facing the houses on Carndonagh Road are cut back. Also to include the hedging to the bushes also in the park to be cut back?”
Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon
“To ask the Area Manager to get the gullies on Donaghmede Avenue, Donaghmede Park and Carndonagh Road cleaned?”
Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“Will the Manager ensure that the weekend traffic arrangements at Collins Avenue/Grace Park Road/Beaumont Road are revised so that there is some green light time provided for right-turning traffic approaching the junction from the Beaumont side, (i.e.: right-turning from Beaumont Road to Collins Avenue)? Current arrangements often mean motorists waiting several revolutions to make the turn with the result that several end up blocking traffic and especially the number 16 bus or giving up and making a dangerous left manoeuvre into the southbound lane?” (Further details)
Page 9 Further Details: The current arrangements simply do not work and it makes little sense to have a right filter light that is unused at weekends given the current problems.
Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“Will the Manager arrange to have dead tree stumps removed from following location (details supplied)?”
Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“To ask the Manager to have shrubbery cut back and the lower branches of trees pruned at (details supplied). Residents request this as anti-social behaviour is taking place here with fires being lit. Will the Manager also request that clean-up be carried out at this area?”
Details: Along the boundary wall at rear of the green in Crestfield Estate, Whitehall, D9. Residents report that shrubbery and low hanging trees are providing coverage for anti- social behaviour taking place there.
Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“To ask the Manager to provide dog poo bins at (details supplied)?”
Details: at appropriate points around Gaeltacht Park, Whitehall, D9.
Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“To ask the Manager to have footpaths repaired at (details supplied)?”
Details: Connecting road between Iveragh Road and Collins Avenue.
Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“To ask the Manager to have weeds removed at (details supplied)?”
Details: weeds growing between footpath and road along Larkhill Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9.
Q.49 Question in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“To ask the Manager to report on the operation of the two sets of traffic light at (details supplied) with a view to better coordinating the timing of them?”
Details Supplied: Beaumont Woods and Beaumont Hospital
Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Patricia Roe
“To ask the Manager to address the uneven and raised surface of the road at (details supplied) as some drivers complain of it touching the undercarriage of their car?”
Details supplied: Junction of Shanowen Avenue and Collins Avenue
Page 10 Q.51 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To request a full maintenance inspection of (details supplied) with a view to carrying out all necessary repairs?”
Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To request a full report of the city council’s tenant vetting system, with the report to include any policy changes to the system over the last ten years?”
Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To request a clean-up of the path from bus stop after Darndale roundabout heading towards the Hilton hotel?”
Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To request a report on the City Council staffing levels of the North Central area office over the last ten years, 2009-2018?”
Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To request a report on the number of public bins in North Central area over the last ten years, 2009-2018?”
Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To request a report on the amount of illegally dumped rubbish collected annually by the City Council in the North Central Area for each year since 2013 and to include the annual cost incurred by the City Council?”
Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To request parabolic mirrors at the junctions of Churchwell Square Belmayne?”
Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To request a landscaping programme of action for St Berach’s Estate, with the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers?”
Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Manager to install Children at Play signs on the busy Ferrycarrig Avenue?”
Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (all details supplied)?”
Details: to report on the changing rooms building in Fairview Park to include its present use and intended future use.
Page 11 Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (all details supplied)?”
Details: to detail the steps that would have to be taken to change Haverty Road to a one-way street for health and safety reasons.
Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (all details supplied)?”
Details: to report on the resurfacing of St Declan’s Road, Marino which is on the programme of works for 2019.
Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (all details supplied)?”
Q.64 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (all details supplied)?”
Details: to report on the space (car parking) outside Clontarf Baths. The report to include what steps DCC are taking to enforce all planning regulations in this area vis a vis car parking.
Q.65 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (all details supplied)?”
Details: to provide details for who to contact in DCC to initiate an ‘adopt a street’ programme in the Clontarf LEA and to details what supports can residents expect to receive. Also I understand the adopt a street DCC email address isn’t operating presently and is that the case.
Q.66 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (all details supplied)?”
Details: to provide a suitable planter at the junction (south side) of Griffith Ave and Drumcondra Road (Clontarf LEA). Drumcondra Tidy Village Group will tend to planter thereafter.
Q.67 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager for pedestrian crossing or footbridge at flyover bridge junction between Coolock Lane and M1. Several pedestrians including elderly and school children cross here and there is a serious danger from spending cars who fail to stop and no other route for pedestrians to use?”
Page 12 Q.68 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager for the Parks Department to remove the Ivy and shrubbery at (Details supplied)?”
Details: Along the wall inside entrance of Oak Park facing entrance and at rear of Santry Villas before the entrance to the nursing home and community centre.
Q.69 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager to assess the need for the double yellow lines to be extended (Details supplied)?”
Details: From the shops at the corner Maryfield Crescent and Kilmore Road to as far as apartments on Maryfield Crescent (Timber Mill), cars are parking and blocking the road.
Q.70 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange to have the grass verges and green to be cut and the wall repaired at (Details supplied)?”
Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager to assess the need for the road resurfacing at (Details supplied)?”
Q.72 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager to have the tree at (Details supplied) assessed as it is up lifting the path and is causing a trip and fall hazard?”
Q.73 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager to have the grass verges and greens at (Details supplied) cut and a clean-up be arranged?”
Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager what previous planning permissions are currently in place for a site (details supplied) and when will these permissions lapse? Is planning application 3301/19 in respect of this same site and if granted will it supersede previous planning permissions in place? What social housing will be provided in this proposed new development including social housing provided by Approved Housing Bodies and under Part V? Is an Approved Housing Body likely to take over this whole scheme if it proceeds? Has Dublin City Council been in contact with Respond about this new application? Does Dublin City Council own this site?”
Details: (Site comprising c. 1.6ha surrounding Chanel College and fronting onto Coolock Village 3245/15 and 3563/09 and site on former Chanel College Lands, Main Street, Coolock, Dublin 5)
Page 13 Q.75 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To Ask the Area Manager if a planning permission is in place for an entrance/exit for an industrial estate (details supplied) and if so, what times are the specified times for this entrance/exit?
Details: (Entrance/exit at Maryfield Crescent, Artane, to the former Novum Pressomatic site in Butterly Business Park, Artane)
Q.76 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager if he can look at getting the tree trimmed (details supplied)?”
Q.77 Question in the name of Councillor Racheal Batten
“To ask the Area Manager to investigate the concerns of residence that Homeless families are sleeping rough in the Chivers site in Coolock seek to provide those people with housing?”
Q.78 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager if an application to extinguish the public right of way in a laneway at (details supplied) was considered by Dublin City Council previously and if so, what was the outcome? Can a new application be made at this stage? Separately, can measures be taken to prevent the dumping and accumulation of rubbish in this lane?”
Q.79 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager if the proposed building of (Details Supplied) this project is on schedule for Q3 2020.
Q.80 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager why grass cutting at (Details Supplied) has been slow to deal with high grass in these localities and ensure we tackle this more efficiently.
Details: Ayrfield, Grange Park, Edenmore and Harmonstown
Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager for an update on the Weed Spraying programme and has this been signed off for North Central Area?”
Q.82 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager to ensure (Details Supplied)?”
Details: The surrounding areas around Kilbarrack Dart Station and Grange Park Rise Greenspace are monitored for illegal dumping and that area isn’t neglected.
Page 14 Q.83 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager for an update on (Details Supplied)?”
Details: Planned Tree pruning in Ayrfield, Dublin 13 that is currently in progress and update of the time frame it will take to complete.
Q.84 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager if (Details Supplied)?”
Details: Speed ramps could be installed on Briarfield Road to deal with the ongoing issue of speeding along this road? I would ask if DCC could look at this and see if this is possible at this time.
Q.85 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager if DCC can request the following (Details Supplied)?”
Details: Request double yellow lines on Briarfield Rd, Dublin 5 along the road beside the Colaiste Dhulaigh Campus Kilbarrack which would deal with traffic congestion and give access to emergency vehicles that can't current gain access to this road at present during working hours. This needs to be seriously reviewed as a matter of urgency.
Q.86 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager for an update on the following (Details Supplied)?”
Details: Proposed playground adjacent to Kilbarrack All Weather pitch and confirm if and when this is planned to go ahead?
Q.87 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron
“To ask the Area Manager to investigate the treacherous hazard due to water running across the path situated at (Details Supplied)?”
Details: Shanowen Road, about 50 metres from the junction with Swords Road beside Ailesbury Complex.
Q.88 Question in the name of Councillor Daryl Barron “To ask the Area Manager to investigate the delivery trucks engaging in dangerous practices of reversing on the Lorcan Avenue at the Supervalu and possible breach of Dublin City Councils Permission of store deliveries.
Q.89 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied)?”
Details: How many ‘permanent’ public domain workers are in the North Central area i.e., Clontarf LEA, Artane /Whitehall LEA and Donaghmede LEA please.
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Q.90 Question in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney
“Could the roads and streets around the estates in the Beaumont/Artane/Coolock areas be maintained? Skelly’s Lane and Kilmore Road are particularly badly affected. If it could be done with mechanical methods and the use of attractive planting?”
Q.91 Question in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney
“Could the Manager report on the “adopt a road project” as residents in the Killester area are anxious to revive the partnership with the community to clean-up and enhance their community?”
Q.92 Question in the name of Councillor Catherine Stocker
“To ask the Manager to remove the tree at (details supplied) as the owner’s son has a significant disability requiring the use of a wheelchair among other issues and the tree is blocking the side of the house from which she needs to exit her vehicle. She cannot exit her car from the other side, as that would block the wheelchair entrance to the house. I am aware that Dublin City Council has substantial policy around tree removal, however, as this poses an accessibility obstacle for a resident with a disability to their own home I am asking for that policy to be put aside in this instance and for the tree to be removed?”
Q.93 Question in the name of Councillor Catherine Stocker
“To ask the Manager to clarify which department has responsibility for the waste collected in blue/clear bags as part of community clean ups/leaf collection. As the waste collected by communities in the clear bags (formerly blue bags) is most often green waste – leaves, weeds etc – it is unclear whether it falls to public domain or parks as public domain do not seem to have the facility to appropriately dispose of green waste?”
Q.94 Question in the name of Councillor Catherine Stocker
“To ask the Manager to have the lampposts on Fairview Avenue Upper and Lower and onto Fairview Green painted and to notify me when this has happened?”
Q.95 Question in the name of Councillor Catherine Stocker
“To ask the Manager to provide cul-de-sac signage at Grace Park Heights where the road leads to no 99 GPH, screenshot of area where cul-de-sac signage is required provided?”
Q.96 Question in the name of Councillor Catherine Stocker
“To ask the Manager what the current cleaning and weeding schedule for the playground at Maypark playground and surrounding areas is and ask that this be increased as the current level is not acceptable in terms of upkeep?”
Page 16 Q.97 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to refer to details attached who is being transferred to a new senior citizen flat and say if he will assist in the provision of necessary floor covering in the new flat as details attached lives with psychiatric illness and is not really capable?”
Q.98 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to report on examination currently under way in DCC across a range of Departments in relation to plans to change nursing home to a homeless/drug rehab unit and if he will block same at least until some transparent process is introduced to look at the suitability from a planning aspect, to give residents an opportunity to be heard as per normal planning process, the need to protect in a sustainable way, the existing residential amenity and the future management of the unit both inside and within its environs and give an update on;-
(a) The request for a planning exemption
(b) The processing of capital funding with the Dept. of Housing, Planning & Local Government by DCC Housing Department
(c) Consideration being given by any other section e.g. Community, other agencies e.g. Gardaí and HSE and what, if any consideration is being given to management of site and its environs in the future
(d) If the protocol on homeless accommodation locations can be updated to cover not just DCC hubs etc but similar units managed, licensed, outsourced by DCC or where funding is arranged/managed/processed by DCC and strict distance zones between sites agreed
(e) if statement can be made on the matter?”
Q.99 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to please refer to large green space at location as per details attached, which in recent days was very poorly mowed by contractor (and I’m not referring to the large space in the centre of the green which was left uncut) and say,
(a) If he can arrange to have the area revisited and inspected and say if he is satisfied that the Council is getting value for money in terms of the very poor job residents report to have been carried out at this location (b) If he can arrange to have the litter that is embedded in the grass removed (c) If he can arrange to have the area in the centre of the green cut as local small children have to run through the uncut area while playing (d) If the policy of Council now is to leave an area uncut grass on our green spaces for the purposes of biodiversity, can we at least look at each green space individually and consider the way in which the amenity is being used by communities before we decide to randomly leave a big uncut area in the centre of the space
Because the situation that exists in this situation residents say that small children cannot comfortably play on the green as the grass left high in the centre is resulting in them
Page 17 going/running through it and if he can make a statement on the matter of grass cutting of greens in the general area?”
Details: Green space in centre of cul de sac on Harmonstown Road - opposite Dogs Den/other industrial type units on Harmonstown Road.
Q.100 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to the green space at location as per details attached and say if he can arrange to have same cleaned up and reseeded?”
Q.101 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to tree at location as per details attached and say if he can arrange to inspect damage the huge roots are causing to the property at this location as elderly resident is afraid to go out into her own garden as a result of the huge roots growing up into her property and provide a detailed report on the matter and say if he will consider removal of the tree at this stage?”
Q.102 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to day rooms at locations as per details attached, say if he can inspect same in the context of making both wheelchair accessible/friendly as my constituent, who uses a wheelchair, says that the entrances to both rooms cannot accommodate her wheelchair, if he can make a statement on the matter?”
Q.103 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to section of footpath outside details attached which requires to be repaired and say when necessary works will be carried out?”
Q.104 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to footpath (at base of tree) at location as per details attached which is seriously lifted as a result of tree root growth and say if he can arrange to repair same as a matter of urgency as a local, partially sighted lady, recently tripped and fell down over the raised pavement, and ended up on the road, breaking her ribs?”
Q.105 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to tree that was removed from location as per details attached and say when same will be replaced?”
Q.106 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please;
(a) Arrange to repaint faded DYLs at location as per details attached as there is a problem with continuous illegal parking there, particularly during school terms when parents constantly park their vehicles up without any concern for local elderly residents who are continuously blocked into their homes by illegally parked vehicle and ESB was recently deterred from completing works there due to the presence of illegally parked vehicles (b) Examine the illegal parking problem at this location in general and say if he can introduce some engineering or solution that will prevent parents parking illegally during every school term?”
Page 18 Q.107 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
“Can the Manager please provide a report on any plans to upgrade/repair the landing area on the eastern side of Drumcondra Road Upper from Tesco Metro to Insomnia on the corner of Richmond Road encompassing:
1. Funding allocated 2. Type of works planned and timeline 3. Level of engagement and support from local businesses affected?”
Q.108 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
“Can the Manager please provide an update on the completion of urgent footpath repairs outside (details) Grace Park Meadows caused by tree root damage – this was raised by me at a previous Area Committee meeting?”
Q.109 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
“Can the Manager provide an update on plans to build a new Columbarium Wall in the Clontarf graveyard as outlined in the attached DCC report from early 2017?”
Q.110 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
Can the Manager please address the following two issues as raised in the correspondence below (Details supplied):
Q.111 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
“Can the Manager please deal with the following items in relation to The Meadows, Howth Road, Dublin 5?”
1. Can the public green area behind the bus-stop at this location be cleared of ivy and other materials and then restored to the appropriate condition with planting/grass 2. Direct the contractor who did works outside (Details) The Meadows (in relation to the new development nearby) returns and carries out the necessary reinstatement at this location to that it is returned to its prior condition
Q.112 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
“Local residents inform me that there are still access issues with the 123 Bus Service getting around Croydon Gardens when training/matches are underway at this location; can the Manager please request that the location be re-examined with a view to easing this problem?”
Q.113 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
“Residents at (details supplied) has required that the tree outside their home be removed and replaced with a smaller tree. Can the Manager consider their request please?”
Q.114 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
“Can the Manager please organise for the installation of pedestrian crossing lights on the western end of Mount Prospect Avenue near the Seapark Apartments – optimum location to be determined by DCC Engineers?”
Page 19 Q.115 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
“Can the Manager organise for public lighting to be installed at the laneway entrance on the eastern side of Mount Prospect Park just before the turn right onto Mount Prospect Drive?”
Q.116 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muiri
“Can the Manager please organise for the pot-hole on the eastern end of Mount Prospect Drive (at the laneway exit point before the junction with Mount Prospect Avenue) to be repaired?”
Q.117 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area manager to respond to this housing adaption matter?” (Details supplied)
Q.118 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
To ask the Area Manager to arrange for a deep clean of (details supplied)
Details: Coolock Lane along Aulden Grange and Santry Court. That the verge along the hedging be cut back and the kerbing exposed and that, post the bird-nesting season, the hedging be cut back.
Q.119 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to provide an update on (details supplied)?”
Details: the illegal dumping in Belcamp/Moatview area and to respond to the assertions that the EPA Code of Practice to deal with unlicensed land fill was not following when dealing with this dump, in particular in assessing the identity of the materials dumped and therefore the risk of contamination from such materials either in situ or in the process of their removal.
Q.120 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager if he will arrange for the following works to be carried out (details supplied)?”
Q.121 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager if he will arrange for the following works to be carried out (details supplied)?”
Q.122 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager if he will arrange for the following works to be carried out (details supplied)?”
Q.123 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to indicate when the doors and windows at (details supplied) will be put in?”
Page 20 Q.124 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to indicate when the door at (details supplied) will be put in?”
Q.125 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for more appropriate grass and verge cutting on (details supplied)?”
Q.126 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to outline his treatment plan and timeline for the weeds at (details supplied)?”
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MINUTES OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY 17 JUNE 2019
1 Introduction by Mr. David Dinnigan, Area Manager
Order: Noted
2 Minutes of the North Central Area Committee meeting of 20th May, 2019.
Order: Noted.
3 Questions to the Area Manager 7 - 74
Order: Noted.
4 Area Matters
a Induction Order: Noted
b Housing Supply Report Order: Noted
c Sport and Wellbeing Partnership Area Committee Report Order: Noted.
d Oscar Traynor Road Consultative Forum Order: Noted. Following the redrawing of the boundaries the North West Area will no longer have representation. The new nominated Councillors are Cllr. Larry O’Toole, Cllr. Racheal Batten, Cllr. Alison Gilliland and Cllr. John Lyons.
e Naming and numbering proposal for a New Development on a site at Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9. Block A: No 1-148, The Sycamore, Santry Place, D. 9, Block B: No. 1-47, The Beeches, Santry Place, D.9 Block c: No. 1-42, The Ashes, Santry, Dublin 9. Order: Agreed
f Disposal of a plot of land to the rear of 12 Brian Boru Street, Marino, Dublin 3. Order: Agreed Refer to City Council
g Proposed grant of a 10 year licence for St. Anne's Park All Weather 1 Page 23 Pitch, Raheny, Dublin 5 Order: Agreed
h Granting of a licence to the Department of Education and Skills for the development of two schools at Belmayne, Dublin 13. Order: Agreed subject to a two year licence. Refer to City Council.
5 Items for following meetings
Update on Richmond Road (Naoise O’Muirí) Sale of Fairview CY Report Development (Naoise O’Muirí) Social Housing / Voluntary Housing Associations Update (Declan Flanagan) Clontarf Baths including Parking and Planning as part of response. (Donna Cooney) Parking issues in Harmonstown (Alison Gilliland) Update on St. Berachs (Micheál Mac Donncha)
6 Motions
a Motion in the name of Councillor Larry O'Toole That this committee request the Area Manager to contact the appropriate authority to have the cycle lanes on Malahide Road upgraded/refurbished in the interest of safety for cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.
Reply:
Malahide Road is part of the Clongriffin to City Centre Core Bus Corridor that is proposed under the National Transport Authority’s (NTA’s) BusConnects programme. The proposal includes an extensive upgrade of the cycle lanes on Malahide Road; they are proposed to be upgraded to segregated cycle tracks where feasible.
Public consultation for the scheme ended on 30th April 2019. However, the NTA can be contacted for further information about the scheme by emailing [email protected] or by calling the Freephone number (1800) 303653.
Detailed design of the Clontarf to City Centre Cycle Scheme is ongoing. Provision is made in its design for segregated cycle tracks at the Fairview end of Malahide Road, which will allow that scheme to tie into the existing facilities immediately to the north of the junction of Malahide Road and Marino Crescent.
If there are any specific sections of the existing cycle lanes on Malahide Road that are in need of repair in the short term, please email [email protected] with the details.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Padraig O’Brien, Executive Engineer, Sustainable Transport Unit Tel: 2224225 Email: [email protected]
Order: Agreed subject to immediate short-term measures being put in place. Parking on cycle lane on Malahide Road shops just off the Artane Roundabout encroaching on cycle lane. Cycle Lane lines at May Park (alongside the park) to be reinstated. Cement spills along the Malahide Road cycle lane to be cleaned.
2 Page 24 b Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney That the Manager report on the appalling job of grass cutting that was carried out on the green in St. David’s Wood, Artane in recent days, where clumps of grass were left uncut, with some areas being left practically bare of any grass; also piles of cut grass were left on the green leaving the area in dreadful condition and say
(1) who is responsible for cutting the grass at this location (2) if the contractor responsible for same was changed in recent times (3) if the contactor is being monitored by City Council management (4) if he can arrange to have this green properly mowed and tidied up as soon as possible as local residents, who positively and voluntarily contribute to the appearance and maintenance of their area, are anxious to have the green kept and maintained in good condition.
Reply: (1) The area is maintained by contract. (2) The contractor is the same however it was a new operative. (3) Yes. (4) The contract manager had contacted the contractor to advise this area appeared to have been missed and again to express the Parks Service’s dissatisfaction with the finish after the cut which was carried out in the rain. The contractor has since returned to the site to rectify the situation. No further issues are anticipated at this location.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Fergus O’Carroll, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2226625 Email: [email protected]
Order: Agreed. c Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O'Muirí That this Area Committee expresses its deep dissatisfaction with the content of the CEO's report & submission in relation to the recent Cairns Homes SHD on Griffith Avenue and seeks an urgent meeting with DCC Planners to discuss same.
Reply:
It is not considered appropriate to have such a meeting as the preparation of the Chief Executives report is an executive function of the Planning Authority and the report complied with the requirements relating to strategic housing development and the decision to grant or refuse permission in relation to these applications rests with An Bord Pleanala.
Under the strategic housing development legislation, the Chief Executive is required to submit a report to An Bord Pleanala setting out: the effects of the proposed development on the proper planning and sustainable development of the area of the authority and on the environment, a summary of the views expressed by elected members at the Area Committee meeting on the proposed development; the Planning Authority’s opinion as to whether the proposed strategic housing development would be consistent with the relevant objectives of the development plan and / or local area plan; and a statement as to whether the authority recommends to the Board that permission should be granted or refused, together with the reasons for its recommendation.
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Contact: Bryan Ward, Senior Planner - 2226169 Email: [email protected]
Order: Not Agreed. Lack of detail on planning reports especially in relation to non-adherence with Development Plan. d Motion in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney Could the area manager report on the progress in relation to planning enforcement file Ref. E0968/17 on Clontarf Baths limited non compliance with an Bord pleanala PL29N.240131 planning conditions, car parking issues regularly over the limits in the conditions, lack of required number of cycle parking 47 should be provided and lack of proper access to the baths to the public, also on the ongoing traffic safety concerns crossing the cycle way.
Reply:
The use of the baths is as per arrangements considered and granted by An Bord Pleanala under the original permission for the redevelopment of the baths insofar as the booking arrangements are managed through Clontarf Swimming Club.
Dublin City Council Transportation Planning Division are in ongoing discussions with the owner of the site regarding site access, parking arrangements and a cycle route.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: John Downey, A/Planning Enforcement Manager - 2223465 Email: [email protected]
Order: Not Agreed.Councillors to meet with John Downey to discuss further. e Motion in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney Could the Area Manager inform the Councillor when there will be public consultation on the proposed marine flood defence for Clontarf and could the yellow sandbags be removed in time for the Dublin 2019 Velo City Cycling Parade on the 26th June.
Reply:
If the Clontarf Promenade and Flood Alleviation Scheme get a reasonable buy-in from the Clontarf Residents and Business Association representatives, there will follow a public consultation period prior to the scheme being submitted to An Bord Pleanala for approval through the Part 10 planning process. The NCAC and Ward Councillors will be kept informed of the scheme’s progress.
The yellow sandbags provide a temporary flood defence to high sea levels in Dublin Bay which are recorded as rising at more than twice the global average. A three month tidal flood event currently starts to flood this area of the promenade. These sandbags will not be removed or temporarily adjusted unless they cause a Health & Safety Risk to the Velo City Cycling Parade; Mr. Gerard O’Connell, 01- 2224302 should contacted as soon as possible if this is the case.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Gerard O’Connell, A/Senior Engineer, Flood Project & Water Framework Directive Division - 2224302 Email: [email protected]
4 Page 26 Order: Not Agreed. Councillor Cooney was invited to join the Working Group and raise above issues at this group. f Motion in the name of Councillor Donna Cooney In relation to the pre-planning application by Crekav Trading GP plans to build 104 houses and 432 apartments in playing fields beside St Anne's Park in Rahenyto An bord pleanala. Could the area manger issue a report to Councillor on the impact to the habitats of pale bellied Brent Geese and the loss of playing fields for the community of North Central and if this development was to get planning permission, could the option be explored of acquiring these fields from the owners through a land swap.
Reply:
Planning applications for housing developments of more than 100 residential units are now made directly to An Bord Pleanála as strategic housing development (SHD). The application process consists of two principal stages.
Stage 1 consists of pre-application consultation with the relevant planning authority and then with An Bord Pleanála who will form and issue an Opinion as to whether documents submitted constitute a reasonable basis for an application or whether further consideration or amendment to the documents are required.
Stage 2 consists of a planning application submitted directly to An Bord Pleanála which includes a public consultation period and the submission of a report by the planning authority before the Bord makes a decision on the application.
Should the relevant land owner decide to submit a new SHD application in relation to the playing fields at St. Paul’s college, the Planning Authority will prepare a report addressing the relevant planning issues including the zoning objective and the Appropriate Assessment. This report of the Chief Executive will be forwarded to ABP and placed on the public file at that stage.
Contact: Bryan Ward, Senior Planner - 2226169 Email: [email protected]
If the development as proposed received planning permission, this would lead to a very significant increase in the market value of the lands. The Council would not have surplus housing lands available in that area, of equivalent value or planning status, for possible disposal.
Contact: David Garvey, Chief Valuer - 2222112 Email: [email protected]
The assessment of the impacts of the proposed development on Light-bellied Brent Goose and other protected species and habitats designated under the EU Birds and Habitats Directives will be undertaken in the first instance by the developer as part of their planning application. Dublin City Council will review the information submitted by the developer to prepare a report to An Bord Pleanala which will assist ABP in its determination.
Contact: Maryann Harris, Senior Exec Parks Supt (Biodiversity, Green Infrastructure) – 2223806 Email: [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Order: Agreed.
5 Page 27 Deirdre Heney Vice Chairperson Monday 17 June 2019
Attendance:
Members: Members: Members:
Daryl Barron Patricia Roe Donna Cooney Racheal Batten Tom Brabazon Deirdre Heney John Lyons Micheal Mac Donncha Naoise O'Muiri Larry O'Toole Declan Flanagan Alison Gilliland
Officers Ciaran Mahony Richard Cleary Deirdre Murphy Derek Farrell Dave Dinnigan Dympna McCann Yvonne Kirwan Connell McGlynn Dara McLoughlin Sarah Brady Fergus O’Carroll Helen McNamara Hugh McKenna
Apologies: Terence Flanagan
Non-Members: Julie Nolan (BelmayneM.MacD) Carol Foley (BelymaneM.MacD)
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BALLYBOUGH, DUBLIN 3
CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT PLAN
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BALLYBOUGH CEMETERY Conservation & Management Plan
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© 7L Architects 2019
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This conservation and management plan for the Jewish cemetery at Ballybough, Dublin 3 was commissioned by Dublin City Council Parks & Landscape Services. The purpose of the plan is to assess the history, cultural significance and current condition of the cemetery and former residence. Prepared by 7L Architects; the plan includes – a brief history of the built and cultural heritage; a statement of significance; an overview of its current condition; together with an outline conservation strategy and recommendations for restoration and improved management and interpretation, where appropriate. Field surveys were carried out in October 2018 and February 2019.
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CONTENTS
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6
2.0 INTRODUCTION 10
3.0 UNDERSTANDING THE PLACE 13
4.0 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE 23
Page 32 Page 5.0 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE 35
6.0 DEFINING ISSUES & VULNERABILITY 38
7.0 CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT POLICIES 42
8.0 CONSERVATION & ACCESS STRATEGIES 45
9.0 IMPLEMENTATION 49
FARO CONVENTION RESOLUTION ON JEWISH CEMETERIES
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 PREAMBLE
This conservation and management plan for the Jewish cemetery in Ballybough, was commissioned by Dublin City Council Parks & Landscape Services. Prepared by 7L Architects, the purpose of the plan is to assess the history, cultural significance and current condition of the cemetery, as well as the former mortuary house. It assesses the threats to its significance; outlines a conservation strategy and makes recommendations for
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Location 65-67, Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 Grid Coordinates 717047, 736158 Fig. 1: Aerial view of Ballybough cemetery (highlighted in red) and environs. Local Authority Dublin City Council Zoning Z1,Z9, Z11 Statutory Protection SMR ref: DU018-040 1.2 HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT RPS ref: 2736; 2737 • The Jewish cemetery at Ballybough is located close to the banks of Rating Regional, National the River Tolka in the north inner suburbs of Dublin and dates from Special Interest Architectural, Archaeological, Spiritual, the early eighteenth century. Social • Principal Dimensions 45 x 2m; 0.1Ha When built, it was located outside the city boundaries, close to a Inspection Dates October 2018, February & March 2019 small Jewish settlement known as Annadale, in an area populated Prepared by Fergal Mc Namara MRIAI by a number of religious minorities. Report Issued March 2019
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• It is the oldest Jewish cemetery in Ireland, founded in 1718, only a few decades after the earliest comparable cemeteries in Britain. • Firm evidence of Jewish settlement in Ireland dates from the early sixteenth century, with a community in Dublin at Crane Lane recorded from the mid-seventeenth century. • The cemetery contains at least two hundred burials, the last being interred in 1958. There are only four recorded burials during the twentieth century, and one surviving memorial from the eighteenth century. • It fell into disuse in the 1890s, when a new cemetery in Dolphin’s Barn was founded, closer to where the Jewish community in Dublin lived by that time. Page 35 Page • Historical records describe a structure known as Cohen’s Hut on the site, which may be visible on the first edition OS map. This was replaced with the current mortuary house in 1857, its date recorded using the Hebrew calendar on a plaque over the main entrance. Fig. 2: Detail of date plaque over front entrance to mortuary house. • It is uncertain whether this building was purpose-built as a • residence for a caretaker, used as a mortuary chapel, or a Its stone memorials are fine examples of monumental masonry, of combination of both. However, it was most recently used as a added interest due to their inscriptions using Hebrew text and residence for a caretaker from the late-1970s. typography, and their commemoration of known individuals. • Those who visit can enjoy a sense of enclosure and seclusion from 1.3 SIGNIFICANCE the city, visit the graves of deceased relatives or members of their faith, within an authentic historic setting. • The Jewish cemetery at Ballybough is a rare and intact example of • Jewish cultural and built heritage in Ireland. There is little doubt that as one of the earliest surviving Jewish burial grounds in Ireland or Britain, the Jewish cemetery at • It is one of the only survivals of the former Jewish settlement of Ballybough is a historic place of Regional significance. However, it Annadale, off present Philipsburgh Avenue. should be considered to be of National significance given its rarity
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and its vulnerability due to its association with a minority religious • The cemetery had become overgrown, and invasive species such faith in Ireland. as Japanese knotweed and winter heliotrope have started to colonise the exposed ground. 1.4 THREATS • Of particular concern, given international experience, is the risk of • In recent decades, the setting of the cemetery has been anti-semitic vandalism leading to the defilement of this sacred encroached and damaged by new developments on adjacent sites. space. It should be noted that there are no obvious examples to This threat remains given the condition and status of No.63 be found in the cemetery. Fairview Strand, a site subject to a vacant site levy (VS-0501). • Encroachment has caused the loss of parts of the cemetery enclosing walls, a particular characteristic of Jewish burial grounds, along with displacement of some of the memorials. • Due to a lack of maintenance, original sections of wall are also Page 36 Page vulnerable to further loss without urgent repair. • Mature trees in the cemetery are displacing nearby memorials, damaging both their stonework and metalwork. • Other defects, inherent in the stone or their construction, are the cause of decay for a number of memorials, including some of the most impressive. • In recent years the mortuary house has been subject to numerous break-ins and squatting, despite the measures undertaken by DCC Fig. 3: Press photograph of recent anti-semitic incident in France in March 2019. to secure the site. • Unless the historic significance of the mortuary house is better 1.5 POLICIES understood and presented, and a viable new use found for this • The Jewish cemetery at Ballybough should be conserved as a interesting building, further losses to its historic character may cultural landscape and sacred site in perpetuity for the benefit of occur. the public, the Jewish community in Dublin and Ireland, and the Jewish diaspora worldwide.
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• Future projects should be first focussed on conserving the sanctity • The mortuary house is in poor condition, and is no longer of the cemetery, its historic features, with each phase seen as an habitable. Should there be refurbishment works planned in the opportunity taken to learn more about its cultural heritage and to future, the opportunity should be taken to conserve its historic increase knowledge and appreciation of Jewish heritage. fabric. • As the immediate environs of the cemetery are further developed, • Its wrought iron gates and railings are also in poor condition, and the cultural heritage of the cemetery needs to be protected from would benefit from a programme of specialist repairs to preserve further adverse impacts. historic detail. • Continued liaison between the different stakeholders should be • Refurbishing the mortuary house as a residence for a caretaker will fostered to share knowledge and ensure that best practice is reinstate passive and active surveillance of the cemetery, while also adhered to in relation to any future proposals for improvements or ensuring that the historic fabric is less at risk of further decay. adjacent developments. • This would be an opportunity to remove the unsightly two-storey extension, so that the original form and massing of the mortuary Page 37 Page house can be better appreciated. 1.6 RECOMMENDATIONS • In the place of the extension, a small garden could be created as • Several of the memorials are lying prone on the ground, or have private open space for the caretaker, allowing the cemetery to be been disturbed and are tilting over so that they are at risk of visited while respecting the caretaker’s privacy. collapse. Urgent action is required to ensure that these monuments • The private garden could be screened by a ‘green boundary’ are re-erected and stabilised. eventually forming a hedgerow. It could also be a good location • Where future repairs are required to the walls, only lime-rich for interpretive signage, telling the story of the cemetery and the mortars should be used. Jewish community in Annadale and Dublin generally. • • Vegetative growth should be monitored to ensure it does not cause Universal access can be provided to the cemetery by the further damage to the memorials or to the enclosing walls. installation of a new access ramp along the east side of the house, with access through the existing gate. Assistance to wheelchair • When funding permits, the concrete block infill walling should be users or those with visual impairments, where it is required, can be replaced by salvaged stone using lime mortars, the timber fencing provided by appointment with the caretaker. will require immediate replacement.
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diminutive, gable-fronted building that acted as a gate house into the cemetery. While it was occupied by caretakers until recently, its date plaque over the door uses the Jewish calendar, a source of curiosity to passers-by. Behind the walls, surviving memorials are arranged in rows, facing east, similar to those found in cemeteries around the city. On closer inspection, their Hebrew inscriptions and distinctive iconography set them apart.
At the turn of the twentieth century, a new cemetery was built in Dolphin’s Barn, nearer to where most of the Jewish community lived by that time. Nearby Fairview transformed from a coastal resort, to a populous inner suburb, the mud flats of the estuary having been reclaimed. The cemetery was officially closed in 1978, caretakers being appointed by the Dublin
Page 38 Page Jewish Board of Guardians (DJBG). In recent years, advanced age meant that they were no longer able to maintain the burial ground, and the Board Fig. 4: View of front boundary wall and mortuary house to cemetery. of Guardians arranged for Dublin City Council to take it over.
2.0 INTRODUCTION Ballybough Jewish Cemetery is now at a pivotal stage, where its ownership and responsibility for its upkeep has changed from the Jewish community to the local authority. Being responsible for many burial grounds around 2.1 BACKGROUND the city, DCC recognises the cultural significance of the site and that it By the early eighteenth century, a small Jewish community had been differs in important respects from the Christian burial grounds that established in an area known as Annadale, just to the north of Ballybough predominate. Census records confirm that the Jewish population in the city at the mouth of the Tolka on the northern shore of Dublin Bay. By 1718, and Ireland is dwindling, so in time it is likely that there will be less this community had taken a lease of farmland close to the medieval bridge descendants of those interred in the cemetery resident in Ireland. It is also for use as a burial ground. This was the first recorded Jewish cemetery in clear that the cemetery will remain a focus for anti-social behavior unless a Ireland, and it survives today behind a high, featureless wall along Fairview conservation strategy is devised that ensures the preservation of the built Strand. Slightly set back from the street towards the centre of the wall is a
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heritage and the sanctity of the burials, while also making the site more • outline proposals for any necessary conservation work secure and accessible to the public. • manage change by proposing a sustainable vision for the future of the historic place, to act as a guide for future decision making 2.2 AIMS & OBJECTIVES Of relevance is the Council of Europe Framework Convention on the Value Essentially, the aim of conservation is to retain the cultural significance of a of Cultural Heritage for Society, known as the Faro Convention. Adopted place. Published by ICOMOS in 2013, the revised Burra Charter provides a in 2008, the convention recognizes the importance of community in relation model for the conservation and management of places of cultural to cultural heritage. It supports community-led and heritage-led cultural significance; setting out standards and guidelines for its guardians. This initiatives, with an overall objective that these form an important aspect of group might include owners, managers and custodians, consultants, sustainable development. As part of the convention, an action plan was statutory advisers, opinion-formers, decision makers and contractors. drawn up in relation to Jewish heritage, with a special resolution (1883) on Places of cultural significance enrich people’s lives, often providing a deep Jewish cemeteries adopted by the EU parliament in 2012. Its resolutions Page 39 Page and inspirational sense of connection: to the community; the landscape; to are contained in the Appendix, many of which are relevant to the cemetery the past and to lived experiences. A fundamental principle of the Burra at Ballybough: Charter is that places of cultural significance should be conserved for the benefit of both present and future generations. The charter defines 9.3.1. relevant regulations, such as town planning, take account of conservation as all of the processes of looking after a place so as to retain specific conservation requirements; its cultural significance. As such, the aims of this Conservation Plan are to: 9.3.2. effective controls of local development projects avoid violation of • provide an accurate record of the cemetery, through field studies Jewish burial sites; and research: 9.3.3. decisions about changes to these sites take due account of Jewish • understand the significance of its cultural heritage cultural and religious values and traditions;
• identify any threats to this significance 9.4 in partnerships with relevant local authorities and interested Jewish organisations,.…, develop initiatives to enhance the management, • formulate policies to address the threats, and to inform and guide maintenance, preservation and restoration of Jewish burial sites the future preservation and management of the cemetery and its associated cultural heritage
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2.3 LIMITATIONS
Areas that were not inspected included those that required special access at high level, were fenced off or locked, buried, obscured by ivy or vegetation. Specific limitations are noted within the text.
2.4 NOMENCLATURE
Throughout the text we have referred to the mortuary house. There is no agreed term for the former residence on the site, being variously called the Prayer House, the Caretakers House / Caretakers Cottage, the Gate Lodge and the Mortuary House in the literature. Upon inspection, the building has the characteristics of both a residence and a mortuary chapel. By combining
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2.5 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Advice and historic research was provided by Ruth Johnson, City Fig. 5: Photograph of the cemetery while it was still being maintained. Archaeologist and Niall Colfer, Asst. City Archaeologist, with support from Niamh Kiernan, Asst. Conservation Officer. Leslie Moore, City Parks Superintendent and Fergus O’Carroll, Sen. Exec. Parks Superintendent also provided expert advice and feedback. The laser scan of the site was prepared by a team from DCC Surveyor Division led by Owen Lloyd.
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3.0 UNDERSTANDING THE PLACE deportation to Ireland for any Jew that opposed the royal levies. In 1283, Aaron de Hibernia, Judaeus, is recorded in the Exchequer Rolls for having been imprisoned in Bristol Castle for selling plate made of parings from 3.1 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT royal coinage. There is no reference to a Jewish settlement in Ireland in the (This section is an edited and abridged version of the unpublished text and Edict of Expulsion, issued by Edward I of England on July 18, 1290. research undertaken by Joe Cully & Niall Garaghy for Ruth Johnson, DCC City Archaeologist in 2014, with some additions from other sources.) It is possible that some Jews arrived in Ireland from Spain and Portugal between 1492 and 1496, fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. Ireland might have 3.1.1 JEWS IN IRELAND acted as a temporary refuge, as there are very few official records of Jews There are indications that Jews had lived in Ireland for several centuries in England and Ireland at that time. It is known that small numbers of prior to the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland in 1649, the traditional date Spanish and Portuguese conversos (Jewish converts to Christianity) were given for the establishment of a Jewish community on this island. While worshiping secretly in London and Bristol. Sephardi Jews were also forced Page 41 Page there are vague references to Jews in medieval chronicles, there is no firm out of Andalucia following the completion of the Reconquista of Spain in evidence of a permanent or long-lasting Jewish settlement in Ireland. 1492. These Sephardim, meaning of Spain, would have formed the majority of any Jewish community in Ireland before the nineteenth century. During PRE-EIGHTEENTH CENTURY the trial of Thomas Fernandes, accused of being a Converso, he confessed The earliest reference is found in the Annals of Innisfallen, which records that his father known as Petrus, had been born in Ireland in 1492. In 1555, that in the year 1079, five Jews came from over sea with gifts to Tairdelbach the first Jewish mayor in Ireland, William Annyas, was recorded in Cooke’s Ua Briain, the Munster king of Thomond, but they were sent back again Memoirs of Youghal. A Francis Annyas was also mayor of Youghal in 1569, over sea. Soon after this event, Ua Cinn Fhaelad, king of the Déisi, went on 1576 and in 1581, suggesting a political dynasty. a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, bringing back knowledge of Jewish culture from his travels. In 1169, a Jewish money lender from Gloucester named Josce Oliver Cromwell, (along with the Dutch Rabbi Menasseh ben Israel), is advanced funds to aid Diarmait Mac Murchadha, deposed king of Leinster, credited with arranging the re-admission of Jews to England in 1656 for against King Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair of Connacht and High King of Ireland, religious, economic and political reasons. The first firm evidence of a Jewish leading to the Norman invasion of Ireland under Strongbow. There was a community in Dublin comes with the opening of a synagogue at Crane Lane prohibition on land transfers (in Judaismo ponere) affecting Dublin Jews in by 1700. Its founder, Manuel Pereria, had arrived along with his brother 1241, while during the war against the Welsh in 1244, Henry III threatened between 1660 and 1662 declaring themselves to be ‘foreign Protestants’.
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In 1689, a tax was imposed on the Jews of London by the English Parliament in order to finance the conquest of Ireland, resulting in the relocation of wealthy Sephardim merchants. Anti-semitism on the continent also drove Ashkenazi (Jews from Poland and Germany) towards Britain, and from there, they made their way westwards to Ireland. These immigrants bolstered the small Jewish community in Dublin, allowing the Crane Lane Synagogue to be founded.
During the Battle of the Boyne in 1690, the forces of William of Orange received their bread from Isaac Pereira, a Jewish baker of Dutch extraction who was contracted to the military and unwillingly domiciled in Co Meath. He was appointed Commissary General to the army in Ireland and was
Page 42 Page sponsored by the wealthy members of Bevis Marks synagogue in London for feeding the troops.
Fig. 7: Extract from Byrne’s map of 1819 indicating cemetery walls & Cohen’s hut.
3.1.2 EARLY DEVELOPMENT
BALLYBOUGH & ANNADALE First mentioned in the fourteenth century, Ballybough was a fishing hamlet at the mouth of the Tolka. Its bridge dated from the fourteenth century, only being replaced in 1937. Located on the main thoroughfare from the city along the coastal route to Howth and Malahide, the crossing had long been of strategic importance. In 1014, the Battle of Clontarf took place
Fig. 6: Extract from Rocque’s map of 1756 showing location of cemetery. close by, and a skirmish during the Silken Thomas rebellion of 1534. It was often known as Mud Island perhaps named after a sandbank in the estuary,
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and was recorded as having its own ‘king’. Along with its placename of Shortly after the outstanding rent issue was resolved, the Portuguese Baile Bocht, or town of the poor, suggests a liminal settlement for those Congregation decided to purchase the property and Jacob made enquiries who were excluded or unable to afford to live in the city. While the strand on their behalf. On August 17th, 1748, William Philips, grandson of was a fashionable resort from the early eighteenth century, it was also Chichester Philips and tenant in tail of two hundred acres, leased a small notorious for encounters between smugglers and revenue officers. field of half a rood and five perches in Ballybough to the Portuguese Congregation, through a prominent Dublin Jew named Michael Phillips, of Being outside the city franchises made it attractive to Dissenters such as Crane Lane. The agreement was that the leasehold property would be held the Quakers, Baptists and Huguenots during the period of the Penal Laws. for one thousand years at an annual rent of a peppercorn, with an upfront By the early eighteenth century, the Jewish community settled in an area payment of £34 10s in cash and the surrender of the earlier lease. The to the north of Ballybough known as Annadale, located just off present-day registered number of the memorial in the Irish Registry of Deeds is 130- Philipsburgh Avenue. This was common to London, where there were 326-89243 and the Bevis Marks congregation in London, retain the deeds. thriving Jewish communities in the then outlying villages of Hoxton and Page 43 Page Stepney. In all of these locations, the new communities would seek to establish a burial ground that would conform to their rites and traditions.
On October 28th, 1718, Captain Chichester Philips, owner of Drumcondra Castle, leased a field for the purpose of burial to Alexander Felix (aka David Penso), Jacob Do Porto, David Michado de Sequeira and Abraham Meirs, all Dublin merchants, for a period of 40 years from September 29th 1718. Given this early date, the cemetery at Ballybough is the oldest known Jewish cemetery in Ireland and is among the earliest established in either Ireland or post-expulsion Britain, being only a few decades younger than the Vehlo (old) cemetery at Mile End Road in London.
However, it seems that around 1746 the Jewish community in Ireland fell into arrears with their lease of the burial ground and were threatened by prosecution. A man called Jacob Phillips paid the outstanding £7 10s, Fig. 8: Extract from OS map of 1837 showing cemetery walls & Cohen’s hut. having petitioned the Portuguese Congregation of London for assistance.
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are not clearly defined. The cemetery plot has an enclosing wall on three sides, and a sizeable structure in the centre. According to Hiney, a temporary hut was built by the Cohen family in 1798, which may be that shown on the Byrne map. The 1837 Ordnance Survey map is more accurate in all respects, and shows a different location for a hut in the SW corner of the site adjacent to the RIC barracks. On this map, the plot boundaries are shown with a distinct chamfer to the NE that is not shown on later editions or found today. Written in 1818, Warburton, Whitelaw & Walsh record that:
Their cemetery, however, is carefully preserved, and gives some evidence of their former respectability. It is situated between Ballybough-bridge, and Philipsburgh-avenue. It contains about a mod of ground, is planted on the
Page 44 Page inside with shrubs and trees, and well inclosed with a high wall, which forms one side of the road. It is much larger than the Jewish population would at any time seem to require, did they not adhere strictly to the precepts of their rabbins, who teach that it is not lawful to disturb the re pose of the dead, -by opening the same grave twice. Their bodies are therefore laid Fig. 9: Extract from 1868 OS map showing current wall alignment & mortuary house. side by side, with some space between; and never one above the other; and hence they require more space in their cemeteries, than any other sect. Two months earlier on June 15th, thirty six acres of adjacent land were The 1839 Book of Laws referred to how the walls were erected around the leased by William Philips to Joseph Dioderice, maternal grandfather of cemetery and it was thus partitioned from the other portions of the Jewes Thomas Elrington, Provost of Trinity College and Bishop of Ferns. The fields. These were paid for by the Portuguese Kehillah in London. house Dioderice built became known as Elrington House, and occupies the Sometime around 1857 the mortuary house was completed at 65 Fairview site of 61-65 Fairview Strand directly to the west of the cemetery. Strand and a plaque which states Built in the year 5618 (Hebrew calendar) Confusingly, these became known as the Jewes Fields. Joseph Byrne’s map was placed over the main entrance. The wall has been built using a variety of 1819 is the earliest to depict Ballybough in any detail. While numerous of building materials and methods, suggesting that it may have been built buildings are drawn accurately, few are labelled and the field boundaries
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in phases, raised in height, and consolidated and rebuilt where gaps appeared over time. It is infilled with low concrete blocks supplemented with timber panel fencing along its western-face, where the old Royal Irish Constabulary barracks was located from 1832 until 1909. The earliest map to show the cemetery and mortuary house in its current layout is the Ordnance Survey 1868 map at a larger scale of 1:2500, which includes the inscription Jews Burial Ground.
3.1.3 NOTABLE BURIALS Over the course of 240 years there have been some notable individuals
Page 45 Page interred in the cemetery. Few burials took place there following the opening of Beth Olam in Dolphin’s Barn in 1883, founded by Jews from Lithuania. Although not all of the graves, tombstones or inscriptions survive in the cemetery, records do exist for all of the burials that took place in Ballybough after 1748. Furthermore, Brown Projects Ltd. mapped the burial ground in 2003 (unpublished), and recorded the names and locations of the burials.
The oldest surviving headstone is along the western wall and commemorates Jacob Wills, who was born in France in 1701 and died in Dublin in 1777. There are few tombs in Ballybough but the largest belongs to Lewis Harris, a former alderman, who had been elected Lord Mayor of Dublin but died the day before he was due to take office in 1908. Moses Jacob Cowan was born in Polish Prussia in 1683 and died in Dublin on 16 February 1748. A travelling acrobat known to have performed in a number of countries, his funeral apparently attracted wide attention as it was Fig. 9: Brown surveys plan of the cemetery from 2003 showing memorials.
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followed by members of his travelling show and a large contingent of the 3.1.2 JEWISH CEMETERIES Jewish community. A distinction should be made between a ‘burial ground’ or ‘churchyard’ and Some of the Cohen tombstones have depictions of hands, signifying that a ‘cemetery’. From the medieval period, Christians were buried close to they were descendants of the Kohanim, the Jewish priestly caste. A double churches in church yards or burial grounds, often relatively small in size. headstone in the cemetery commemorates Solomon Levenston, who died Monastic enclosures were also used for this purpose, and stone memorials in 1887, on one of its sides but the other side is blank. It was anticipated survive for burials in Early Christian-era sites. In Dublin city, burial grounds that his wife, Kate Lipman, would be buried beside him upon her death. are known to have existed around the earlier parish churches, few of which Unfortunately, this occurred during the first week of the Easter Rising in have survived, many have been deconsecrated over time for new 1916 and her remains could not be transported across the city. She was developments. Larger, lawn cemeteries began to be built in Britain in the buried in Dolphin’s Barn instead. 1820s, either by charitable trusts or as commercial entities. These were usually located outside the city boundaries where adequate land could be set aside. Cemeteries, being purpose-built, were far more ordered in their Page 46 Page layout than burial grounds. The cemetery of Ballybough has aspects of both these traditions; being of small scale, but ordered and unconnected to a place of worship. Perhaps its relatively modest scale meant that it was overlooked by contemporary cartographers until such time as it was fully enclosed and supplemented with the mortuary house after 1858. Most of the surviving memorials postdate 1840 when the first edition Ordnance Survey map was published; however it is worth noting that the Huguenot Cemetery at Merrion Row (dating from 1693) was also not recorded until the 1868 map series.
The Jewish cemetery tradition derives from the principle that a burial is in perpetuity. The defined mourning periods in the Jewish faith are Shiva (seven days), Sloshim (thirty days) and Yahrzeit (yearly). After these ritual periods, cemetery visitation becomes less frequent, as Judaism teaches Fig. 10: Image of Jewish burial, note rows and high walls. (JewishEncyclopedia.com)
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that mourners should not show excessive grief and should avoid deifying the deceased. In Judaism, burial is an inalienable right and cannot be denied to anyone of the faith. A Jewish cemetery is referred to as a Beth Hayyim (House of Life) and Beth Olam (House of Eternity) and is considered sacred ground where only members of the B’rit (Covenant) are permitted to be interred. Being granted the right to formally bury your dead was of special significance to the Jewish diaspora. Each cemetery had a place for the ritual cleaning of the deceased prior to burial, called the Bet Taharah, which was also a place for the mourners to gather to pray. Adjacent to this hall or house lived the keeper, whose duty it was to watch over the cemetery to prevent desecration. Page 47 Page
Fig. 12: View of Jewish cemetery, Alderney Road, London.
Historic Jewish graveyards can become overgrown, given restrictions on the ground being used for anything that could be considered private or personal gain. Other unlawful practices include unearthing a grave for personal reasons, except in circumstances where; a burial is at risk of desecration; or the remains are being relocated to Israel or to a family plot. Fig. 11: Taharah house at Jewish cemetery in Southampton. As a consequence, Jewish burials are rarely stacked, with one burial per
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plot, and the cemetery and its enclosing walls are to be preserved in perpetuity. The former keepers at Ballybough cemetery lived in a building that may also have functioned as a Taharah house and a gate house. Here, the sacred, security and domestic functions may have been combined for reasons of practicality as the numbers of burials dwindled yet there remained the necessity to maintain the cemetery. Dolphin’s Barn cemetery shares many features with Ballybough; a high wall, a Taharah house, and tightly packed rows of memorials. These features are also to be found in the Jewish cemeteries of similar date found in the East End of London; Mile End Road (1657), Alderney Road (1697), Hoxton (1707), Brady Street (1761) features that have survived largely intact despite the changes to their settings. Page 48 Page
3.2 THE CEMETERY TODAY
There were only four burials in the Ballybough cemetery in the twentieth Fig. 13: View of cemetery from west with rebuilt wall on site of former RIC barracks. century as it was gradually replaced by the Jewish cemetery in Dolphins Barn from 1890. Ballybough bore witness to its last burial in 1958 with more barracks. Around the perimeter, mass concrete and blockwork has been than 200 graves. The cemetery was officially closed twenty years later. used to level the wall or fill gaps between the older masonry sections. The mortuary house is vacant, and has been subject to repeated break-ins and At present, the cemetery is closed to the public and openings to the has been used by squatters. Ground floor openings have been fitted with mortuary house and the entrance gate have been secured with plywood plywood shutters, some of the door and window joinery having been sheets. Along the street, the cemetery wall is brightly painted and is well- removed. The memorials are well-preserved, although many require repair maintained despite graffiti requiring frequent re-application. The SW to ensure their stability. In its current state, its future is uncertain, and it is a corner of the cemetery wall has been infilled with rough blockwork and considerable drain of DCC resources to keep it secure and maintained. timber fencing, in place of the east gable of the former nineteenth century
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TIMELINE
1079 Earliest reference to a Jewish presence in Ireland in the Annals of 1800 – Eastern European Ashkenazim relocate to Dublin due to pogroms Innisfallen 1819 Byrne’s Map depicts a long narrow structure east of the cemetery 1290 Edward I expelled the Jews from England under the Edict of 1822 – Stafford Street (Dublin) Synagogue in operation Expulsion 1830 Jewish emancipation (1830 – 1858 Jews Relief Act) 1492 The issuing of the Alhambra Decree leads to the expulsion of Jews 1832 Royal Irish Constabulary barracks at western boundary of cemetery from Spain, possible arrival in Ireland 1837 Ordnance Survey map shows field boundaries and Cohen’s hut 1553 Wm. Annyas, mayor of Youghal 1857 Mortuary house is constructed at Ballybough cemetery 1654 Quakers arrive in Ballybough 1868 Ordnance Survey map depicts ‘Jews Burial Ground’ 1656 Cromwell allows the return of Jews to England 1880 Lombard Street (Dublin) Synagogue in operation 1657 Velho (Old) Cemetery at Mile End Road opens in London 1890 Present Beth Olam Orthodox cemetery (Dolphins Barn, Dublin) Page 49 Page 1660s – 1791 Crane Lane (Dublin) Synagogue in operation opened 1689 English Parliament, taxes London Jews to finance the conquest of 1892 Adelaide Road (Dublin) Synagogue in operation Ireland 1953 Terenure (Dublin) Synagogue and Woodtown (Dublin) Progressive 1690 – Jewish immigrants arrive from England, Poland and Germany cemetery opened 1696 Alderney Road cemetery opens in London 1958 Last formal burial at Ballybough Cemetery 1698 French Huguenots arrive in Ballybough 1978 Ballybough cemetery officially closed 1707 Hoxton cemetery opens in London 1970s- Dublin Jewish Board of Guardians (DJBG) responsible for 1718 First lease of field at Ballybough for use as a burial ground Ballybough cemetery 1746 Dublin Jewish community in arrears for lease at Ballybough 1989 Former caretakers take residence 1746- Marlborough Street (Dublin) Synagogue in operation 2014 DJBG approaches DCC about taking Ballybough cemetery into 1748 ‘The Jewes Fields’ leased to Joseph Dioderice from William Philips their care 1748 Second lease of burial ground by Bevis Marks via Michael Phillips 2017 DCC takes cemetery into their care 1798 Cohen’s Temporary hut built at Ballybough cemetery
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Fig. 14: Plan of cemetery showing location of memorials and boundary wall.
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4.0 PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
The descriptions below are based on inspections carried out between October 2018 and March 2019. The following survey concentrates on the condition of the fabric of the structures and other historic features found within the park. The purpose of the survey is to identify defects and recommend outline repairs and remedial works to improve the condition and presentation of the structures.
4.1 SETTING
The cemetery is located along a busy thoroughfare, long known as Page 51 Page Ballybough Road, but re-named Fairview Strand in the late 1800s. To the west side is a block of modern apartments, built ca. 1998, on the site of a former RIC barracks. To the east stands 61-65 Fairview Strand, formerly Elrington House, with a long plot to the north along Esmonde Avenue. This
building is in a dilapidated condition and has been included on the Vacant Sites Register by DCC. Much of its perimeter is lined with plywood hoarding Fig. 15: View looking south towards mortuary house over central clearance.
and the two houses are all boarded up, the same as for the mortuary house, The grounds of the cemetery are relatively level, with some local banking with a profusion of Buddleia from their valley gutters. To the north, is a at the edges. At the front boundary wall, the levels are approximately one larger modern apartment scheme that is accessed off Fairview Close, and metre higher than the street, and the cemetery also appears to be higher incorporates the site of 61-65 Fairview Strand. On the other side of the road than the adjacent sites. The ground surface is uneven, there may be are redbrick residential terraces built on the reclaimed shore line of the unmarked gravesites identifiable in open areas through identification of Tolka estuary in the late-nineteenth century. hollows along the ground plane.
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have been careful to treat the invasive species in accordance with best practice, and this will continue in the medium term. When the cemetery was regularly maintained, open ground was covered in grass that was kept as a lawn. Today, grass is patchy, having been degraded by scrub that has established. Winter heliotrope has proliferated in the cleared areas, common where glyphosate or other herbicides have been used to manage weeds.
4.2 BOUNDARY WALL
The boundary walls to the cemetery enclose an area of approximately 0.9Ha, a rectangular form on a N-S axis, truncated to the south side where
Page 52 Page it follows the line of Fairview Strand. The walls running along the east and west sides are between 45-50m in length, whereas the north wall and south walls are approximately 21m long. Along the street, the boundary wall measures approximately 2.6m in height. It is rendered and painted, tapering to a high point in the SW corner where it has been infilled with Fig. 16: View along retaining boundary wall showing pier and phasing with river concrete blockwork. A cast concrete capping is visible to the interior, but it cobbles at base, brick and salvaged stone above. has been rendered smooth to the exterior so that it is not visible. Its painted There are three large mature deciduous trees in the centre of the surface is regularly maintained, as it is a target for graffiti. Each side of the graveyard, the largest being a horse-chestnut, and four smaller trees along wall sets back to form a small forecourt to the mortuary house; the western the walls. These may all have self-seeded, and have caused damage to side is longer measuring almost eleven metres while the eastern side is memorials and the walls in the past. There is little evidence of decorative seven metres. This forecourt is lined by wrought iron railings with cast iron planting or landscaping, as is the Jewish custom. collars, husks and lily finials, and a wide gate, set on large granite plinth stones to either side. Its side walls have the same heavy pebble dash finish Japanese knotweed has colonised the NE corner of the graveyard, Dublin as found to the mortuary house. An opening into the cemetery is formed City Council have undertaken several phases of vegetation clearance. DCC to the east side of the forecourt using a simple brick arch, that has also
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been rendered. The change in level is negotiated by the means of two concrete steps; to the west side of the forecourt the wall retains about 1m depth of ground to the interior.
The boundary wall to the interior is left exposed, so that several phases of construction can be observed. The lowest level, from ground to approximately 1.3m is built using rounded stones of a type that might well have been sourced from the banks of the Tolka estuary or from a nearby shore. These stones are mortared, and there is evidence that they may once have been dashed internally. Above this level, squared limestone rubble or calp is found, supplemented by brick. This layer is built roughly and crudely of thick mortar joints, large and small stones unevenly bedded with poor Page 53 Page workmanship, suggesting that the stone was salvaged from elsewhere.
The same cast in-situ concrete capping is found to the north and east sections, consolidating the wall head, and there are numerous voids, sections where mortar has badly eroded, and evidence of repairs using hard
cement. Ivy is prevalent to the walls, where it has colonized the joints Fig. 17: View along infilled boundary wall showing disturbance of memorials. between the stones and concrete, causing damage. The much stronger concrete causes damage by concentrating driving moisture into the has been replaced. A section of approximately 20m of cast concrete walling masonry, so that the weaker lime mortar bonding fails and the friable stone continues towards the NE corner. A section of squared rubble of starts to crumble away. approximately 15m in length turns this corner, with another mass concrete wall (of similar date to the east side) continuing along the north boundary. The rounded stones and rubble continue to the east side for approximately 6m. For the next 15m, the base consists of approximately 1m of rubble From the northern corner, the western boundary starts with the rubble stone, which has been raised using cast concrete. On the 1868 map, a walling. It is at a lower height of approximately 1.8m which is raised using series of four buttresses are shown along this length, suggesting that the a narrower concrete wall along the boundary with the 1998 development, wall was in poor condition and perhaps explains the extent of the wall that and fitted with barbed wire. The masonry wall is missing for approximately
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20m to the SW corner where the former RIC barracks, once stood. It is not 4.3 CEMETERY clear whether its gable would have incorporated part of the original The cemetery is accessed through the opening in the wall to the east side cemetery wall, or whether it was entirely independent. This large gap has of the forecourt. Its painted timber ledged and braced door has been been infilled with concrete blockwork laid flat to a height of 2.6m, with a removed and set aside, and a plywood shutter fixed in its place. A historic 7m long section screened with plywood sheeting over a low incomplete photograph shows an open door from the mortuary house, so perhaps this wall, leaving this area poorly secured. was also an important means of access, as part of the burial ceremony. A distinct pier formed from calp stone can be found to junction with the A narrow, cracked and uneven concrete path leads up along the east side former RIC barracks on the south wall. Some rubble, likely salvaged from of the mortuary house, in a similar location to that shown on the 1868 map. the demolition has been re-used to fill the gap using hard cement mortar. There is no obvious evidence of what appears to be a screen wall to the It has then been capped with concrete block to bring it up to height. east side of the path as shown on the map, today rough concrete blocks line the edge. The map also shows a looped path through the middle of Page 54 Page the cemetery, in a location that remains clear of memorials today.
Leslie Brown’s survey of 2003 identified 148 visible memorials, of the approximately 200 individuals for whom there are burial records. John Tierney of historicgraves.com carried out a survey in 2014, and recorded 143 memorials, but he recorded the double memorials as a single entry, differing from the methodology used by the Brown survey. Most of the memorials are found to the western half of the enclosure, arranged in four main rows, with almost all of the graves facing eastwards. The first row lines the western wall, a space wide enough for another row is almost entirely clear except for three graves. Some of the fifty or so missing memorials may have supplemented these graves into a fifth row. Three tightly packed and orderly rows are found towards the centre of the cemetery. While there is another short row in the SE corner, the remaining graves appear to have a Fig. 18: View looking south towards mortuary house over table tomb (114). more random placement close to the north and east walls and to the
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Fig. 19: Laser scan section through the cemetery undertaken by DCC Surveyors.
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mortuary house. Interestingly, a number of these memorials do not follow the ‘east-facing’ tradition. Overall, memorials of early date, pre-1860 when the mortuary chapel was built, are well-distributed around the cemetery. Long clusters of memorials of similar date can be found along the row, albeit punctuated with a memorial of noticeably earlier or later date.
Many of the memorials consist of headstones, limestone predominately but with granite and sandstone also evident. Their design is similar to Christian memorial art of the same period; tripartite heads with ogee shoulders to the earlier memorials, with rough backs and drafted detail to the top and sides. Iconography follows Jewish tradition, stars of David, Birkat Kohanim or the blessing hands associated with the Cohen family. Inscriptions are in
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which ,פּ'נ dates. At the top of most of the memorials is the abbreviation stands for po nikbaror po nitman, meaning here lies. Fig. 20 & 21: Views of 70,71, 92 showing examples of monumental masonry.
Examples from the late-nineteenth century have a wider range of sculptural limestone ledger slab. These legs are now deflected approximately 20 detail and form, moulded plinths and stone kerbs marking out the plot. degrees off vertical, and are at risk of collapse. A number of headstones Several graves have retained quite elaborate iron railings to their perimeter, have collapsed and fallen to the ground, close to where the wall has been and many have a distinctive rounded foot stone to the front. Quite a few infilled. There are numerous others that have settled into a tilt angle, they have raised lead lettering, which gives particular prominence and clarity to may be of structural concern and will require checks for their stability. the Hebrew inscriptions. Two striking memorials set beside each other, for A number of memorials show evidence of corrosion jacking where marble Marinus De Groot and Henry Lazarus, have headstones topped with finely tablet insets are becoming detached from their granite headstones. These carved funerary urns with drapery and a floral wreath. narrow gaps are being colonised by snails, perhaps attracted by shelter and An impressive chest tomb memorial to Lewis Harris is located to the safety from birds. Corrosion jacking is also evident on the more complex northern end of the cemetery but is visible from the entrance. A large table memorials, such as the chest tomb, where the panels have started to tomb is located in the ‘missing’ row, its granite legs supporting an inscribed
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displace, allowing moisture to penetrate into the interior and putting the stone under stress causing it to crack.
Another defect is the washing out of natural fissures, a common problem for memorials due to the variable quality of limestone used. Some of the limestone memorials are almost pristine, albeit with their inscriptions worn down over time, others show extensive cracking, and have lost their sides or heads. One of the memorials can be found in shards where it has toppled off its base close to a large horse chestnut tree. As they have matured, these trees would have caused the loss of a number of the memorials that are no longer evident today. It is also possible that some of the memorials may have been lost to the degradation of limestone headstones over time. Page 57 Page
Fig. 23: View of headstone (045), which has degraded through natural wash out.
4.4 MORTUARY HOUSE
This modest, two-storey building, measuring just less than 50m2, is set back slightly from the street, and flanked to either side by the tall cemetery walls. Unusually for buildings along this side of Fairview Strand, it is orientated directly perpendicular to the boundary wall that lines the street or NW-SE. Neighbouring buildings tend to follow the prevailing plot orientation of a N-S axis, dictated by Philipsburg Avenue. This gives it a slightly ungainly appearance, and demonstrates that it was intended to act as a gate house, forming a portal into the graveyard through its small forecourt. Fig. 22: View of chest tomb (112), note corrosion jacking & winter heliotrope.
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As noted previously, there is little agreement on the name for this building, suggesting that it may have performed dual functions, or was adapted over time. It was used as a residence for the caretakers until recently, and it appears to have been extended and refurbished for their benefit soon after the cemetery officially closed in 1978. It may first have been refurbished for use as a residence in the late-nineteenth century when the numbers of burials dwindled and the new cemetery at Dolphin’s Barn took precedence. Evidence for these phases are found around the building, but further investigation and opening-up will be required to be certain. It is unclear whether it was ever used as a mortuary chapel either prior to its use as residence, or in combination with an apartment as required.
Page 58 Page Measuring just five metres in width and seven metres in Fig. 25: View of east and north facades of mortuary house. length externally, with almost end and a kneeler return. A granite stringcourse forms the cill of this six metres to its eaves lend it window, and directly below is an inscribed granite shield inscribed BUILT the proportions of a chapel. Its IN THE YEAR 5618. This date in the Jewish calendar is equivalent to 1858 front entrance façade consists in the Gregorian calendar. A heavy pebble dash is applied to the external of a simple door opening, set surfaces of the wall, with smooth nap plaster to the edges. It is almost black with a modern timber and in places, due to atmospheric pollution. A large panel of render has sheared glazed door and accessed via off to the west of the window. This window originally had sliding sashes that granite steps. Above is a tall have been replaced with a modern timber casement window. The east wall lunette window, set below a has no windows, there is a door opening into the small scullery/ WC to the pediment formed by the southern end. The original door has been replaced with a metal framed and granite barges of the gable sheeted door. Otherwise, there is a cast iron downpipe and the chimney
Fig. 24: View of front elevation. that projects above the eaves with two clay pots, one of which is badly
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cracked. This wall is also finished with a heavy pebble dash. The uPVC gutters are fixed to timber eaves boards. While clay ridge tiles have been retained, the pitched roof is otherwise covered by fibre cement tiles. It is crudely designed and constructed, the soil waste pipe combines with the downpipe from the flat roof and west roof slope before continuing around the three
Page 59 Page sides of the façade, no doubt to avoid trenching given the proximity of the memorials. Fig. 26: Original window to stairs. The north façade is largely obscured by the modern extension. This consists of rendered blockwork with unpainted timber weatherboarding on the upper level. It has a flat roof covered by bitumen sheeting, and sits below the gable pediment. It has a number of timber casement windows on its three sides, however the wall of the kitchen facing north over the cemetery Fig. 27 & 28: View of living room and upstairs bedroom. is left blank. The rendered walls of the north gable are visible at the edges, excavation. This may have been more out of respect for the sanctity of the the extension is accessed through this wall on both levels internally, graveyard rather than archaeological sensitivity. perhaps using original or modified openings. A door from the kitchen The west façade has a large window, again this window would originally accesses the cemetery on the west side, again replaced by a metal framed have had sliding sashes, but again it is now fitted with a modern timber and sheeted door. As for the soil pipe, the ground floor slab of the casement. It is set on a granite cill and has been covered by a plywood extension is stepped up from the original building, most likely to avoid
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shutter. Above is a small four-paned window that lights the upper flight of Upon entering, the tiny lobby consists of winding timber stairs, with beaded the stairs. It has retained its timber astragals and glass, albeit in a poor boards underneath lining a small store. To the other side is a small state, and is the only example of historic joinery to have survived to the scullery/WC consisting of two tiny spaces giving access to the side exterior. It is set on a thick granite cill that appears to be painted. Where entrance. Further investigation should determine when this door was the render has been exposed at low level, it can be seen that the walls are added, as the historic photograph clearly shows a rear door on the north built of limestone calp, similar to that used for the boundary walls. There façade. A sink is located in the second space, which has been leaking appears to be some dimensioned stone, suggesting that the walls may resulting in considerable dampness in this area. Given the confined spaces, originally have been intended to be unrendered. However, the re-use of it was not possible to photograph this area clearly. salvaged stone is another possibility. A modern flush door gives entry into the living room. This is lit by the large, west -facing window, and there is a modern fireplace to the east wall. Its walls are dry-lined and decorated with wall paper, heavily patterned up to
Page 60 Page dado height, and coloured blue above. It would appear that the drylining is modern hardboard, but this will need to be confirmed. In the south west corner of the room, the underside of the stairs forms a bulkhead, otherwise the ceiling is flat. The floor is covered with a densely patterned modern sheet carpet, with a plain timber skirting. A step leads up to the concrete floor of the kitchen extension, which is covered by patterned linoleum sheet. Kitchen units have been removed from the wall, exposing the concrete blockwork, and the window is shuttered.
The carpeted stair has winders and a modern door is fitted directly along its top step. To the left-hand side there is a moulded timber handrail, while a modern round handrail, fitted to the other side, further assisted the elderly caretakers. A sloped soffit follows the pitch of its flight, lined with a hard board. It leads into a windowless room, with the bedroom to the south
entered through a flush door with skylight, and a bathroom and lobby in Fig. 29 & 30: Views of modern casements in original openings.
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Fig. 31: Plans showing current layout of mortuary house.
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the extension to the north accessed by a modern timber and glazed door. The bedroom is less than 8m2, but benefits from the large south-facing lunette window. While the ceiling height is generous, it is still too low for the top of the window, which is slightly truncated by the ceiling lining. To each side, the slope of the eaves protrude, the lining is uneven and crudely finished, which suggests that it might be plaster and lath. The floor is carpeted, and the walls lined with patterned wall paper, that is peeling away to expose modern building board linings to the partitions.
The timber floor boards exposed in the windowless room suggest that the joists span in the longer direction, which is unusual. Areas of paint suggest earlier layouts or floor coverings, but nothing that is obvious. The boards
Page 62 Page and the stairs appear to date from the nineteenth century, however, they may not date from the 1850s. Patch repairs are evident to the ceiling of this room, perhaps due to repairs as part of the replacement of the roof covering, where there remains evidence of intermittent moisture ingress. Its walls are drylined and painted with a lime green colour found on the stairs and in the extension. The floors to the extension are lined with plywood, sanitaryware is modern and poorly fitted. A GRP water tank is placed on a timber framework.
Fig. 32: View along base of extension showing proximity to memorials.
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5.0 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE
The Guidelines to the Burra Charter state that:
Cultural Significance is a concept which helps in estimating the value of places. The places that are likely to be of significance are those which help an understanding of the past or enrich the present, and which will be of value to future generations
There are a variety of categories used to evaluate the level of a place’s cultural significance. Archaeological, Historical, Architectural, Social and Page 63 Page Artistic interest categories will be used to assess the significance of the Jewish cemetery at Ballybough.
5.1 ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTEREST
• The cemetery contains valuable evidence of Jewish society in Dublin in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, with its grounds Fig. 33: Historic photograph of cemetery showing mortuary house prior to relatively undisturbed as is the religious practice. extension. • The cemetery contains the buried remains of several notable 5.2 HISTORICAL INTEREST individuals from civic life and within the Jewish community.
• Ballybough Jewish cemetery is the oldest recorded Jewish • The memorials and the cemetery records dating from 1748 form a cemetery in Ireland. When founded in 1718, the Jewish community repository of knowledge for a cosmopolitan minority group, many in the East End of London was served by three cemeteries of similar of which were immigrants and were born elsewhere in Europe. scale with many features in common.
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• Although the mortuary house was extended in the 1980s, and missing sections of the wall infilled more recently, the cemetery is remarkably intact and undisturbed since it started to fall into disuse in the late 1800s.
• The cemetery contains memorials that are fine examples of monumental stonework, made all the more interesting by their Hebrew inscriptions and iconography, which are rare in Ireland.
• The high masonry walls with their different phases of construction provide valuable information on the historic development of the site, as well as being an important characteristic of a Jewish cemetery that it shares with Jewish cemeteries around Europe. Page 64 Page • Given its distinctive appearance, the cemetery has long been a
landmark on crossing the Tolka and travelling in a northerly Fig.s 34 & 35: Details of Hebrew inscriptions. direction along the ancient coastal route to Howth and Malahide. While its setting has been radically altered, the site remains 5.3 ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST prominent even if its purpose and significance is not widely • As a purpose-built cemetery, rather than a graveyard or burial understood. ground, Ballybough Jewish cemetery is among the oldest in the city. It was also unusual given the restrictions on religious practice 5.4 SOCIAL INTEREST due to the Penal Laws that pertained in the eighteenth century. • Ballybough Cemetery is the most intact and vivid record of the • While today it has the ordered layout of a nineteenth century lawn Jewish community who once lived at Annadale, from a time when cemetery, it is unclear how the cemetery was laid out prior to the this part of Dublin was once a refuge for minority religious groups 1850s, when it was already in use for over 130 years. However, the and Dissenters from the seventeenth century. earlier memorials appear to be arranged in rows, as is the Jewish custom.
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• The cemetery has long been a source of interest for people in the 5.6 STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE community, through which they can learn more about the cultural The Faro Convention action plan on Jewish heritage refers to the rise of history of Ballybough and Fairview. anti-Semitism in Europe, and the importance of understanding Jewish • Should the Jewish population in the city and country continue to heritage, so that it can become an integral part of the narrative of the local decline, as has been the experience over many decades, the community. This is in order to ensure the sustainability of both protection cemetery will only increase in significance as tangible evidence of and promotion of Jewish heritage across European municipalities and their cultural heritage. territories where the Jewish community has lived and prospered but is no longer present. This recognizes the unique circumstances and challenges 5.5 ARTISTIC INTEREST for Jewish culture, and its relevance to our shared European heritage. The • The memorials include fine examples of lives led by the Jewish community prior to their arrival in Dublin, and while Jewish monumental art, including the earliest they settled and thrived in the civic life of the city and state, provide lessons Page 65 Page examples to be found on this island. The that remain as relevant today, as they are historically significant. Ballybough inscriptions are rare examples of Hebrew sign Jewish Cemetery is an opportunity for DCC to demonstrate conservation writing and iconography in an Irish context. best practice in the fulfillment of the objectives of the action plan. While modest in size, simple and unpretentious in form, the cemetery and its • The cemetery has been the inspiration for mortuary house comprise a site of national cultural heritage significance. a collection of poetry by Gerry McDonnell, Mud Island Elegy, that imagines the lives of those interred from the inscriptions on the headstones; local folklore and historic incidents.
Fig. 36: Frontispiece to Mud Island Elegy.
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6.0 DEFINING ISSUES & ASSESSING VULNERABILITY
6.1 STATUTORY PROTECTION
Historic sites and wildlife at the cemetery are given protection under the following legislation:
• National Monuments Acts, 1930–2004, and in particular the Record of Monuments & Places, established under Section 12 of the 1994 Act. • Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010, and the Dublin City Page 66 Page Council Development Plan 2016-2021 in particular. The creation of a Record of Protected Structures within this Plan is set out in section 51 of the 2000 Act. Fig. 37: Extract from Dublin City Development Plan zoning map 2016-2022. • EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) • EU Birds Directive (79/409/EEC as amended 2009/147/EC) interest to be included in the next edition of the RMP, if they have not been • Wildlife Amendment Act (2000) already included. Local authorities, whenever a monument is identified on
lands in their ownership, issue a report to the Department of Culture, 6.1.1 PROTECTION OF THE BUILT HERITAGE Heritiage & the Gaeltacht so that they can assess whether the monument Statutory protection is afforded by the Record of Protected Structures, and should be classified as a National Monument. the Sites & Monuments Records. Monuments included in the statutory Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) prepared by each local authority, A monument is defined in Section 2 of the Act as: or the Sites & Monuments Record (SMR) prepared by the Archaeological ‘any artificial or partly artificial building, structure, or erection Survey of Ireland, are referred to as recorded monuments and are whether above or below the surface of the ground and protected under the provisions of the National Monuments Acts 1930- whether affixed or not affixed to the ground and any cave, 2004. The SMR references include recommendations for certain sites of
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stone, or other natural product whether forming part of or attached to or not attached to the ground which has been artificially carved, sculptured or worked upon or which (where it does not form part of the ground) appears to have been purposely put or arranged in position and any prehistoric or ancient tomb, grave or burial deposit, but does not include any building which is for the time being habitually used for ecclesiastical purposes’
The cemetery is listed as DU018-040---- Burial Ground; the nearby Ballybough Bridge is listed as DU018-022001, with a weir at the same location as DU018-022002. Page 67 Page
The cemetery and mortuary house are listed in the Record of Protected Structures in the Dublin City Council Development Plan 2016-2022:
• Ref: 2736; 65 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 Jewish Burial Ground
• Ref: 2737; 67 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 House, railings and entrance gate at Jewish burial ground.
6.2 OWNERSHIP
The Jewish cemetery at Ballybough is owned by Dublin City Council on behalf of the public, and is managed by Parks and Landscapes Services Division. The fact that the cemetery has survived in such a good state of preservation, and in public ownership, is due to the foresight of the Jewish community represented by the DJBG and with the support in terms of investment and expertise provided by the local authority. Fig. 38: View of entrance gates and door to mortuary house.
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6.3 CURRENT USES the shutters. Unfortunately, the boundary wall is no longer complete, a 7m long section having been infilled with timber fencing following a partial At present, the mortuary house is vacant. It has been subjected to collapse in recent years. This vulnerability should be addressed as a priority, numerous attempts by squatters to gain access. The cemetery itself is no the stone rubble appears to have been removed which removes the longer open to burials, the last individual was interred in 1958. By Jewish opportunity to restore and consolidate original historic fabric. tradition, graves are to be left as sacred ground in perpetuity, in most circumstances each plot is a single burial and exhumation is heavily As noted above, the setting of the graveyard has been radically restricted. The cemetery is being maintained by DCC Parks & Landscapes transformed since the early twentieth century, with the land reclamation services. along the Tolka estuary. Fairview Strand is a busy thoroughfare for traffic accessing the city centre from the northern coast of Dublin Bay. The 6.4 BUILT HERITAGE nineteenth century houses at 61 & 63 Fairview Strand are vacant and are in poor condition, the gable facing the cemetery being fitted with plastic There are concerns about the condition and settings of some of the Page 68 Page sheeting and buddleia growing freely from its eaves. surviving, built heritage of cemetery. Several memorials have toppled over, and others have been damaged by tree growth. A number of memorials 6.6 HEALTH & SAFETY are de-stabilised, especially where the ground has been disturbed by the partial collapse of the boundary wall in the last number of years. Many of The vacant state of the graveyard and the mortuary house is a significant the memorials share similar stone, style and inscriptions, and it is interesting threat to health and safety on the site and in the immediate vicinity. It is at to note those that have survived the elements less well. Several headstones risk of anti-social behaviour, while the uneven ground and memorials being have eroded to the extent that their inscriptions are no longer legible. in uncertain condition can pose a risk to anyone who visits the site. Corrosion jacking is effecting two of the more complex memorials. Japanese Knotweed that has colonized the NE corner of the cemetery is being treated at present by DCC, and this needs to be carried out in a 6.5 ACCESS & SETTINGS controlled way.
As a sacred place, access to the cemetery should be monitored so that due 6.7 INTERPRETATION respect is shown to the memory of those interred in the cemetery and their descendants. At present, the cemetery gate and entrances to the mortuary Interpreting the cultural heritage of the cemetery will require the input of house are boarded up. Access requires attendance of a carpenter to re-set Dublin’s Jewish community. As the earliest Jewish cemetery in Ireland, the
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site has the potential to be a vivid and authentic means of communicating manner that does not detract from the historic character of the the rich story of Irish Jewry from the late seventeenth century, immigrants place. escaping religious discrimination from Iberia and Eastern Europe and their • Landscapes when left untended can rapidly become overgrown, descendants. Memorials often offer the most tangible connection that can the cemetery is now the responsibility of the Parks & Landscapes be made to previous generations, and a pleasant and peaceful setting can division of DCC. They are tasked with maintaining the planting and create an atmosphere of learning and contemplation. It is essential that the built heritage in perpetuity. interpretive material in the cemetery respects the memory and cultural • heritage of the Jewish community residing in Ireland, and those who visit The condition of the boundary walls and the house should be from abroad. addressed, and the graveyard made more accessible and safer to use.
6.8 VULNERABILITIES 6.8.2 UNDERSTANDING Page 69 Page In relation to the issues outlined above, the vulnerability of the built • The rich cultural heritage of the Jewish community in Ireland is well heritage can be summarised as set out below: known in those areas where they settled, but not always understood by the wider community. The small cluster of Jewish 6.8.1 PRESERVATION families who lived at Annadale off Phillipsburgh Avenue during the • As the immediate environs are further developed over time, the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are long gone, therefore, this cultural heritage of the cemetery needs to be protected from any site is remote from the remaining areas on the south side of the city further adverse impacts. where synagogues, burial grounds remain in use.
• Interventions may be necessary to provide improved access, or to • Future custodians will need to be informed of traditional Jewish repair or stabilise a structure. This work needs to be informed by burial practices in order to ensure that the site is treated with current best conservation practice, be reversible and should not respect and sensitivity. detract from the setting of the historic place or structure. • Of particular concern, given international experience, is the risk of • Some areas pose a health and safety risk to the general public and anti-semitic vandalism leading to the defilement of this sacred will need to be cordoned off sensitively and access restricted until space. It should be noted that there are no obvious examples to such time as they are made safe, but this needs to be done in a be found in the cemetery.
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7.0 CONSERVATION POLICIES 7.2.2 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Continue regular on-going maintenance as the most effective way to
preserve historic structures and landscapes. Repairs to historic fabric should be carried out using conservation methodologies that conform to the 7.1 APPROACH & OBJECTIVES guiding principles as set out in the ICOMOS charters, using appropriate All conservation works are guided by the principle of minimum intervention details and materials of matching quality. Repair works are to be prioritised as set out in the Burra Charter – or as little as possible, but as much as is in terms of urgency (physical stability, public safety), and informed by necessary. regular inspection and expert advice.
The conservation objectives for the Jewish cemetery at Ballybough can be summarised as follows:
Page 70 Page • to provide guidance on best conservation practice for the preservation of the built heritage of the cemetery; the stone cemetery walls, memorials and mortuary house • to provide for the effective management of the flora and fauna, including treatment of invasive species, and their impact on the cultural heritage • to set out an approach as to how to improve access, and the presentation of the cultural heritage to visitors, but most particularly the Jewish community in Ireland and those who share this heritage who may visit from abroad for whom the cemetery will have special resonance and associations
7.2 POLICIES
7.2.1 PROTECTION OF BUILT HERITAGE Ensure the protection of the built heritage through its maintenance and Fig. 39: View of damage to memorial caused by maturing tree. repair and the preservation and improvement of its settings.
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7.2.4 USE While the cemetery has long ceased to accept burials, it remains a sacred place and under Jewish tradition, each burial should be preserved in perpetuity. DCC are responsible for almost ninety burial grounds, predominantly for the larger religious denominations, but also including minority groups such as the Huguenot cemetery at Merrion Row.
7.2.5 REVERSIBILITY All interventions should follow the principle of the reversibility, so that a structure or site can be returned to its former state where possible.
7.2.6 EXPERT ADVICE & SKILLS Page 71 Page Continue to ensure that all conservation works are carried out under the direction of suitably qualified professionals (specialist conservators, Fig. 39: View of damage to memorials caused by corrosion and displacement. conservation architects and structural engineers) and undertaken only by 7.2.3 INTERVENTION suitably skilled and experienced artisans and tradesmen. Where interventions are found to be necessary to improve access, or to 7.2.7 CONTINUED LIAISON conserve a structure, these are to be designed to the highest conservation Continued liaison between the different stakeholders (DCC, the Jewish standards and should not detract from the interpretation of the community and the DJBG, the Heritage Council and National Monuments architectural heritage. The Jewish cemetery should be conserved as a Service) should be fostered in relation to proposed development works in cultural landscape for the benefit of the public, respecting its unique the cemetery and its environs to share knowledge and ensure that best spiritual heritage and status as a recorded monument and protected practice is adhered to in relation to any future proposals for improvements structure. Future projects should be focussed on conserving and improving or adjacent developments. access to historic features, with each initiative seen as a learning opportunity in order to come to a fuller understanding of the cultural heritage of the site.
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7.2.9 INSPECTIONS Continue the on-going monitoring of the condition of the cemetery walls, the memorials and the mortuary house.
7.2.10 INVASIVE SPECIES Being adjacent to a vacant site, and given its recent history, the cemetery has been colonized by Japanese Knotweed and also Winter Heliotrope, invasive plant species. Treatment of these should continue, using best practice by avoiding the use of herbicides and reducing potential impacts on the environment and to the burials. Buddleia also proliferates on adjacent vacant properties, and this can cause extensive damage to structures if not treated and removed promptly. Page 72 Page
7.2.10 CONSERVATION PLAN REVIEW Review this Plan at agreed intervals (every 6-years to coincide with
Fig. 40: View towards adjacent historic property subject to a vacant site levy. Note Development Plans or Local Area Plans) to benchmark progress in section of wall infilled with mass concrete. implementation, re-assess priorities, assimilate new information or changes in legislation or methodologies. 7.2.8 SETTINGS & KEY VIEWS 7.2.11 LICENSING & APPROVALS Protect and enhance the settings of the built heritage including key views, Any archaeological investigation will need to be licensed, notice for works such as the mortuary house, and its distinctive sign and location set on the will need to be sent to the National Monuments Services two months in high wall, parallel to Fairview Strand. advance of works commencing in accordance with the National Also of concern is the condition of neighbouring structures, and their Monuments Acts 1930-2004. condition and impact on the setting and historic fabric of the cemetery.
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• 8.0 INTERPRETATION & MANAGEMENT POLICIES to provide for the ongoing maintenance, and continuance of the practice of a resident ‘caretaker’ to oversee the site, opening it up to visitors and providing passive surveillance
8.1 APPROACH & OBJECTIVES 8.2 POLICIES
The objectives in relation to the interpretation and management of the 8.2.1 DEPTH IN TIME Jewish cemetery at Ballybough can be summarised as follows: Ensure that the conservation and preservation of the built and cultural heritage of the cemetery requires that all the aspects that contribute to its • to increase knowledge, awareness and understanding of the Jewish cultural significance be valued. Historic places and sites should not be cemetery, but also its relationship to Ballybough and Fairview and to the Jewish community in Ireland considered in isolation, but rather as parts of a cultural landscape, where each element relates to the other. • identify key messages and themes to be communicated to visitors Page 73 Page • ensure that interpretations of the built and cultural heritage of the 8.2.2 AUTHENTICITY cemetery are well-researched Ensure that the importance of continuity and change in the proper understanding of the built heritage is communicated to the general public. • set out strategies for passive and active learning to engage a wider audience, including the Jewish diaspora This is particularly important for the cemetery where the community that built the cemetery no longer live in the area, and whose numbers are • to provide for the use of the cemetery as a cultural and educational dwindling elsewhere in the city. The cemetery itself has been well resource maintained over the decades, however its setting has been radically • ensure that the cemetery is accessible to all, but not to its detriment altered. or the safety and health of the public • to continue to maintain the cemetery, while seeking capital funding 8.2.3 OWNERSHIP for enhancement projects Consider rights of families and descendants of those interred in the • to promote the cemetery as a heritage asset for the area, making cemetery in relation to the access, conservation and presentation of the links and forming networks with other heritage sites built and landscape heritage.
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8.2.5 ACCESS FOR ALL Where the integrity and character of the cemetery can be maintained, ensure that access is improved for the benefit of people with disabilities.
8.2.6 PUBLIC SAFETY Prioritise public safety in relation to the proximity to the busy main road, overhanging branches, uneven ground, and the condition of the built heritage such as the memorials and the mortuary house. Page 74 Page
Fig. 41: Interpretive signage at the Novo cemetery, Mile End Road, London.
8.2.4 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION Consultation with stakeholders of the Jewish faith regarding any proposed interventions to the cemetery is essential on a site of religious significance. Continue the good communication and cooperation with the DJBG in the best interests of the cemetery, to ensure that all initiatives consider any cultural or religious sensitivities. Fig. 41: View of Jewish museum on Walworth Road, Dublin.
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8.2.7. LEAVE NO TRACE 8.2.9 INFORMATION SIGNAGE & PROMOTION Visitors to the cemetery are to be informed of their shared responsibility for Advance directional and information signage should be provided, and its conservation by avoiding activities or behaviour that put it at risk. This visitors informed of the significance of the site as well, as well as the would include but not limited to littering, vandalism, graffiti, unauthorised necessity to show respect in a place of religious observance. access, lighting fires, ground disturbance or anything that would cause 8.2.10 ACCESS TO NATURAL & LANDSCAPE HERITAGE disturbance to other visitors or the local community. As a space within the city where it is possible to observe natural heritage in 8.2.8. INTERPRETATIVE FACILITIES a cemetery setting - suitable signage and infrastructure to encourage Install interpretative signage in the cemetery so that the general public can biodiversity, should be provided. more meaningfully interpret the cultural heritage. Signs should be well 8.2.12 FORMAL & INFORMAL LEARNING designed and located so as not to detract from their setting. Ensure that the presentation of the cultural heritage of the cemetery is Page 75 Page aimed at as broad an audience as possible, but with a special emphasis on the Jewish community in Ireland and its diaspora.
8.2.13 ON-GOING INTERPRETATION As knowledge and understanding of the cemetery and the Jewish community in Ireland grows and changes through further research and investigations, ensure that interpretation media are updated accordingly.
8.2.14 SUSTAINABILITY Ensure that all events and initiatives in relation to the cultural heritage of the cemetery at Ballybough are carried out in accordance with sustainable practices.
Fig. 42: Taharah House at the Jewish cemetery, Dolphin’s Barn, Dublin.
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Also initiate contacts with Jewish institutions abroad who may have interest in Jewish history and culture in Ireland, and may support particular initiatives within the cemetery.
Support and promote initiatives such as Historicgraves.com that provide a valuable and accessible resource for those undertaking genealogical research from abroad.
8.2.16 SPECIALIST TRAINING Arrange specialist-training programmes where practitioners might engage with the cultural heritage of the cemetery as the subject of study.
Page 76 Page 8.2.17 SCHOOL OUTREACH Encourage local schools to use the cemetery as a teaching resource. Field trips could be managed by appointment and would have relevance to religious studies, history and civics.
8.2.18 FURTHER RESEARCH & INVESTIGATION
Multi-disciplinary research into Jewish heritage in Ireland should be Fig. 43: Extract from Historicgraves.com resource for Ballybough cemetery prepared by John Tierney in 2014. supported by making the cemetery accessible, and finding ways to share research and testimonies of participants.
8.2.15 OUTREACH & PARTICIPATION Foster relationships with Jewish cultural institutions in the city such as the Jewish Museum, the synagogues, and the active cemetery off Aughnavanagh Road in Dolphin’s Barn.
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9.0 IMPLEMENTATION 9.2 AUDIENCES The conservation of a complex site involves input from many different sources, each with their particular expertise or areas of responsibility. These 9.1 INTRODUCTION stakeholders are the intended audience of the Conservation Plan. Their understanding and adoption of the conservation and interpretation policies The cemetery at Ballybough is at a crucial stage in its long history. are crucial to the preservation of the Jewish cemetery at Ballybough as a Following over a century of stasis, during which there were few burials and valuable cultural place for the benefit of the whole community; while also its setting radically transformed, the change of ownership to DCC provides maintaining it as a burial ground in accordance with Jewish traditions. a wonderful opportunity to preserve and enhance this historic site. Along with many other burial grounds in the city, it will be maintained as a place 9.2.1 JEWISH COMMUNITY to connect with close family members, distant relatives or notable In the first instance, the cemetery contains the remains of approximately
Page 77 Page individuals. In order to ensure its maintenance and preservation, DCC have two hundred individuals whose descendants reside all over the world. The already undertaken a number of initiatives; DJBG have demonstrated their commitment to the cultural heritage of the cemetery by initiating contacts with DCC to resolve the issue of its • arranged for the survey of the memorial inscriptions by John preservation and maintenance into the future, recognizing that they no Tierney of historicgraves.com; • carried out historic research by a team under the City longer have the resources necessary to continue its proper maintenance. Archaeologist; • carried out a laser scan survey of the cemetery and mortuary house 9.2.1 STATE BODIES by a team from DCC Survey Division; Dublin City Council are now owners and guardians of the cemetery with • secured the mortuary house and cemetery from intruders; responsibility for its maintenance and also for implementation of planning • cleared scrub and overgrowth and treated invasive species; policy in its environs and ensuring its statutory protection. • commissioned this conservation & management plan 9.2.2 LOCAL COMMUNITY However, in order to make the cemetery secure and accessible, and to Improving understanding and appreciation of the cemetery among the ensure the preservation of its memorials and built heritage, further local community will enhance local pride in the heritage, and help make conservation and enhancement works will be necessary. residents active stakeholders in preserving this unique site.
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9.2.3 VISITORS Jewish customs and burial practices, and interpret culturally sensitive Visitors to Ireland often avail of genealogical resources to trace family trees, materials for display. It is essential that all information be communicated and such a resource has been assembled for the Jewish community in clearly to the general public in a structured yet engaging way. Ireland. Visiting memorials of relatives is an important part of these journeys and can be of profound personal significance. 9.3.1 HISTORIC DEVELOPMENT Further research is necessary to understand the historic development of the 9.2.4 SCHOOLS/ UNIVERSITIES cemetery, along with the nearby Jewish settlement of Annadale. Being the The best way to foster interest and appreciation of the cultural heritage oldest Jewish cemetery in Ireland, that is no longer in active use for burials, among the local community is to include education programmes for makes it suitable as a location to explore Jewish cultural heritage in Ireland. schools. It would be a valuable teaching aid for students in subjects such It is important that existing knowledge is accurately conveyed and further as archaeology, religion, architecture, as well as tourism and heritage research questions outlined and presented in ways that make visits to the protection, flora and fauna. cemetery more vivid and informative. Page 78 Page
9.2.5 CULTURAL HERITAGE & HISTORICAL GROUPS 9.3.2 LOCAL KNOWLEDGE Local groups with interest in heritage and culture, or groups with specialist Visitors to Ireland often avail of genealogical resources to trace their family interest, should be encouraged to engage with the cultural heritage that history, imbuing ordinary family details significance aside from major the cemetery represents and communicate this to both their neighbours historical events. Using the internet, such records can be made available and visitors. and updated cost effectively. This is an ideal way to reach out to the wider Jewish diaspora, who may also be interested in tracing their roots in Ireland.
9.3.3 CONSERVATION & MAINTENANCE 9.3 KEY MESSAGES/ THEMES Descriptions of the efforts that the Jewish community and DCC have made In order to frame the interpretation of the Jewish cemetery at Ballybough, to conserve the cultural and natural heritage of the cemetery is of interest, it is important to set out clearly the messages and themes that are to be enhancing pride in their achievements, acknowledging donors or communicated to the relevant audiences. Understanding of the cultural government investment. When carried out to best conservation practice, it practices that took place in the cemetery requires input from members of can serve as exemplars and inspiration for similar projects elsewhere. the Jewish community. They can provide demonstrations or context for
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9.4 GENERAL PRESENTATION & MANAGEMENT to-date. DCC should ensure that the DJBG remain involved in decision making in relation to the cemetery and its conservation. RECOMMENDATIONS 9.4.3 COMMUNITY UNDERSTANDING Increasing knowledge and understanding of the cemetery among the local 9.4.1 STATUTORY PROTECTION community will assist in its preservation. Jews were among the first people As the cemetery and the mortuary house are protected structures, and the to settle in the area in the modern period, and they have left a prominent burial ground a recorded monument, statutory protections are in place. legacy in the form of the cemetery. DCC should consult with the National Monuments Service to determine 9.4.4 INTERPRETATIVE MEDIA whether it should be classified as National Monument, now that it is in Using a number of different strategies to communicate to your audience public ownership. In practice, this higher level of protection will mean that can lead to wider and more meaningful participation. Information panels
Page 79 Page requests for archaeological investigations or approvals for works will bring should be carefully designed so as not to detract from their settings and a higher level of assessment, and on a more formal basis. Similar burial should be capable of being updated. A map of the cemetery with the list grounds around the city have been deemed National Monuments, which is of names would be very informative and help visitors locate their relative. the decision of the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht. Broadening the scope of the interpretive displays might be to create a
series of unique installations that provide insights on aspects of the 9.4.2 IMPROVED LINKAGES cemetery and Jewish culture through text or images used in imaginative Online resources for the worldwide Jewish community have already and accessible ways. A worthwhile initiative would be to install identified Ballybough Cemetery as an important cultural heritage site for presentations on the Jewish families that lived in the Annadale area and Irish Jewry. Thriving Jewish communities in the UK, the USA and in Israel elsewhere in the city, who have been interred in the cemetery. are destinations for many of the families who once resided in Dublin and elsewhere in Ireland. Signs should also link into online resources using QR (Quick Response) codes or other devices; including historicgraves.com or other sites with a As the project progresses, contacts to institutions and resources should be special interest in Jewish culture, architectural heritage or social history. made to ensure that their information on the cemetery is correct and up- Reaching out to existing on-line resources, informing them of the project would be a simple way to engage the Jewish diaspora worldwide.
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• Headstones that are tilting, if stable, are to be left as found. However, where there is an immediate risk of collapse, they should be stabilised by re-setting them on a solid base.
• The cultural heritage value of the cemetery would be enhanced by improving its accessibility, in a sensitive way that respects the sanctity of the site.
• Proposals for the refurbishment of the mortuary house should be considered in relation to the management and preservation of the cemetery, thereby retaining its use as a gate or caretaker’s house.
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9.5 CONSERVATION RECOMMENDATIONS
9.5.1 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF BUILT HERITAGE • The protection and maintenance of existing built heritage should take priority. In this way, the gradual process of decay is arrested, allowing this sacred place to be maintained in perpetuity.
• Preservation of the memorials is an important task, however, care should be taken to not ‘over-restore’, thereby removing the evidence of age that conveys its historic character. In many cases,
surface growth causes no harm to the stone; however natural Fig. 45: Elevations showing removal of later additions and restoration of period fissures where left exposed can lead to considerable loss. detail, including reinstatement of original proportion.
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• Emergency repairs to the mortuary house will be required to assist • The timber fencing requires urgent replacement, in order to secure in its preservation as well as the security of the site and safety of the cemetery but also to allow for the disturbed memorials the public. This work is to be carried out by conservation specialists. adjacent to be stabilized, and the unprotected ground contained.
• Proposals to restore the mortuary house as a visitor centre would • Emergency repairs of the walls and mortuary house, can be require a rigorous cost benefit analysis should public funds be supported by grant assistance. This is available from a number of sought. It should also consider whether such uses, or future uses, sources, which would likely support the conservation of a site of respect the sanctity of the site. considerable architectural and archaeological interest.
• Continuing its use as a residence for a caretaker, under certain conditions, is the most sustainable way to proceed. It is likely that there has always been a caretaker resident at the cemetery, as can be found at similar cemeteries in London. Page 81 Page
• Where the opportunity arises, the historic character of the mortuary house should be reinstated, by reverting to traditional window proportions and uncovering its original detail, such as whether its stone facing was originally exposed.
• Refurbishment works will enhance the historic character of the cemetery and improve its visual appearance while making the house suitable for reoccupation.
• The high masonry walls would benefit from a programme of repairs to consolidate any vulnerable tops or edges, infill voids, repoint loose or missing joints. Fig. 46: Laser scan section through the mortuary house carried out by DCC • If funds permit, the sections infilled with blockwork should be Surveyors. replaced with salvaged masonry bedded in lime mortar, to improve
the appearance of the historic setting.
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9.5.2 ARCHAEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS In order to improve biodiversity in the graveyard, it is proposed to manage As part of this study, a laser scan survey was carried out by the survey team the open areas as a semi-wilderness. Wildflowers will be encouraged to at Dublin City Council. This has provided a very valuable record of the colonise the cemetery, while invasive species continue to be treated in a sustainable way. The wildflowers and grasses would be mown twice a year, cemetery at this time, that will inform conservation and enhancement discouraging the establishment of shrubs. The memorials are tall enough works, and further research. that they will remain visible throughout the season, and the wildflowers will Geophysical survey techniques are constantly improving, and may well add colour and texture while encouraging wildlife into this city centre site. yield interesting data that will provide insights into the archaeological heritage. This might include the identification of other burials on the site, 9.6.2 THE MEMORIALS and the location of the former hut visible on the first edition OS map. The memorials constitute a rare collection of late-eighteenth and early nineteenth century Jewish monumental art in an Irish context, Over time, through further documentary research, field work and testing, supplemented by the later memorials in the cemetery, and those found at
Page 82 Page the precise function of the mortuary house could be understood, as well as Dolphin’s Barn and elsewhere. Using the photographic survey carried out the extent of the burials. by John Tierney, and the laser scan survey, drawings have now been prepared that show the precise layout of the memorials and their reference. This will be invaluable for their maintenance and for further research. 9.6 PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS Where they have toppled, they should be righted and set on a solid base. 9.6.1 SOFT LANDSCAPING Many others have deflected, and their stability should be checked with a It would appear that Jewish cemeteries are not planted out for decorative simple ‘tip-test’ to determine whether they are likely to fall which would be effect. Flowers do not form part of commemoration of the dead, and while a considerable risk to public safety, and their preservation. Many of these traditionally there are restrictions on planting the sacred ground, even might be suitable for simple propping using salvaged stones carefully grass, in practice in our temperate climate open areas tend to be wedged along their bases. maintained as a lawn. A looped footpath is visible on the 1868 OS map, and these areas remain relatively clear of memorials save for a few later Where memorials are badly cracked due to the wash out of their natural additions. fissures, or where their inscriptions are at risk of fading to the extent that they are no longer legible, it is proposed to coat the stone with thin layers
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Fig. 47: Site plan showing proposed path reinstatement & restoration of the mortuary house with private garden and ramped access from street level.
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of limewash. This will create a sacrificial layer that will seal the fissures and 9.6.3 MORTUARY HOUSE protect the stone from further erosion. The surface of the stone and the It is proposed to carry out emergency works to the mortuary house, to inscription will remain as legible as before, and over time it will take on a secure and stabilize it for the medium term. This phase will include the similar patina of weathering and age. A decision on whether to replenish demolition and clearance of the modern extension, and the internal the limewash, or to allow it to erode away over time, could be considered drylining. This should allow any damp areas to dry out slowly, while also after 5-10 years, depending on how well it has weathered. providing valuable information regarding the original design and purpose of the mortuary house. Those few memorials that have suffered from corrosion jacking should also be attended to without delay. Eventually, the rusting cramps that hold the The removal of the extension will necessitate the weathering of the north stones in place will cause them to shatter making their replacement façade, and adjustment of the rainwater goods. In place of timber or metal necessary. shutters, installation of secure replica hardwood windows should be considered. As a relatively small building, the full conservation of the Page 84 Page exterior, except perhaps for the roof which was replaced relatively recently, along with the installation of a monitored burglar alarm, may provide adequate security and deterrent from unauthorized entry, while improving the appearance and historic character of the cemetery.
Following on from the conservation of its exterior, the interior refurbishment should proceed. 7L Architects prepared a number of different options for the future use of the mortuary house for two main purposes; a multi-purpose space; and a residence for a caretaker. The multi-purpose space is based on the possibility that the mortuary house was formerly used as a taharah or mortuary chapel until it was converted to use as a residence in the late-nineteenth century. This would involve the removal of the internal walls, floor and stairs, and refurbishment as a meeting or exhibition space for small community or cultural groups. This Fig. 47: Sketch showing restored mortuary house in its setting.
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will allow the original form and proportions of the building to be appreciated.
Another approach, is to maintain the mortuary house as a caretaker’s residence, albeit with the omission of an extension. Although it is unclear whether it was converted into a two-storey building in order to make it more comfortable for a caretaker, this option retains a valuable part of its cultural heritage that has likely been in place for over one hundred years, if not since it was first built. Plan options showed that the extension provided little improvement in making the house more habitable. At 47m2 it is equivalent to a two-person single bedroom apartment, with a bedroom and sitting area on the upper floor, and a kitchen/ dining room on the ground floor Page 85 Page with a separate WC and shower room. The removal of the extension allows this area to be used for private open space, which would make the house a more desirable place to live.
9.6.2 ENTRANCE & ACCESS While it is unclear whether the ceremonial entrance into the cemetery was through the mortuary house, the gate to the right-hand-side of the front area gives access up some rough concrete steps. This is a considerable impediment to universal access, whereas the rest of the cemetery is relatively flat and could be made accessible to wheelchair users. It is important that the integrity of the high wall be maintained, an important characteristic of Jewish cemeteries, so access should remain through the
existing gate. Fig. 48: Outline plan showing refurbished mortuary house and private garden with ramped access and interpretative panels.
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Its wrought iron gates and railings, with cast husk finials and collars, are also in poor condition. These would benefit from a programme of specialist repairs to preserve historic detail, and to improve the visual appearance of the entrance. The existing timber ledged and braced boarded door should be replaced with a more solid and secure door, perhaps using paneled sheet metal.
By removing the steps, and excavating a landing and ramp to the side of the mortuary house in place of the current footpath, wheelchair access can be provided. This part of the cemetery is unlikely to contain human remains, as there are no marked burials in the vicinity, but will nonetheless need to be carried out under archaeological supervision. A looped path, shown on
Page 86 Page the 1868 map, could be reinstated with some local adjustment for later memorials and to provide hardstanding close to the more interesting graves for group tours. It would be intended that the surface be hoggin or self-bound gravel, similar to that shown on the early photograph. A mown path through the grass and wildflowers would maintain access to the main rows closer to the west wall.
Fig. 49: View of entrance gate with steps at present.
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APPENDICES
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FARO CONVENTION RESOLUTION ON JEWISH CEMETERIES heritage protection and affirms a “common European responsibility” towards cultural heritage, which embraces not only the exceptional, but also the commonplace heritage and the values attached to it. Resolution 1883 (2012) Final version 4. The Jewish people’s tragic history led to the extermination, exodus or resettlement of many local communities. While there are often Jewish cemeteries traces of former cemeteries in towns and villages that have lost Author(s): Parliamentary Assembly their Jewish populations, their preservation and protection are Origin - Text adopted by the Standing Committee, acting on behalf of the under constant threat. Assembly, on 25 May 2012 (see Doc. 12930, report of the Committee on 5. The Assembly notes that damage suffered by Jewish burial sites in Culture, Science, Education and Media, rapporteur: Mr de Bruyn). Europe is not confined to the desecration of graves, but is very often the result of inadequate management, lack of funding, the
1. The Parliamentary Assembly recalls the historical contribution disregard of protective measures, inadequate town planning or the made by Jewish communities to creating the social, cultural and
Page 88 Page misuse of property. economic fabric of Europe and underlines the importance of 6. Moreover, the legal status of Jewish burial sites is complex, given preserving the religious, historical and cultural identity of Jewish the variety of legal situations in which both these sites and Jewish communities. communities find themselves in different European countries. It
2. The Assembly asserts the importance of freedom of religion and may also be the case, particularly in central and eastern Europe, religious expression and upholds the right to rest in peace, that a specific legal status has simply been disregarded or interpreted as a specific aspect of the right to respect for private overlooked following the important changes in the political and family life, guaranteed by Article 8 of the European Convention systems. on Human Rights (ETS No. 5). The Assembly considers that there is 7. The Assembly, however, also draws attention to positive examples a responsibility to protect human dignity in a broader sense by of joint efforts to protect and preserve Jewish burial sites that have ensuring that deceased persons are preserved in their place of been undertaken by local and international, Jewish and non-Jewish burial in a manner compatible with their religion. organisations in co-operation with local authorities throughout
3. Jewish cemeteries and mass graves (hereafter “burial sites”) are Europe. These efforts demonstrate a wish to foster an awareness part of Europe’s cultural heritage. The Council of Europe of and draw lessons from history, and a determination to share Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for common responsibility for preserving this heritage. Society (CETS No. 199, “Faro Convention”) establishes an 8. A European Route of Jewish Heritage – established under the important link between the protection of fundamental rights and auspices of the Council of Europe Enlarged Partial Agreement on
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Cultural Routes – creates opportunities and incentives for the • encourage joint action between public authorities and relevant protection and restoration of Jewish heritage, including burial sites, stakeholders, such as experts, academics, public and private in the framework of its overall objective to contribute to the archives, businesses and non-governmental organisations; spiritual and historical restoration of destroyed Jewish communities • identify and collect best practices, and draw up national guidelines; and to enhance knowledge about Europe’s history. • organise programmes for locating Jewish burial sites, using non- invasive technical devices (such as ground-penetrating radar) and 9. The Assembly therefore recommends that the member States of facilitate technical investigations and identification of sites; the Council of Europe: • establish and keep up to date virtual libraries of the sites, with • sign, ratify and implement the Faro Convention; maps, photographs and testimonies; • join the Council of Europe Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural • promote knowledge of local history and Jewish cultural heritage as Routes and, where appropriate, its European Route of Jewish part of local development strategies; Heritage, which provides an excellent framework for concerted • raise local communities’ awareness of the urgent need to preserve action nationally and internationally; sites that are in danger of desecration, damage or disappearance; Page 89 Page • review, as required, national legal, financial and professional • initiate or encourage pilot projects involving schools and local frameworks, in order that: associations in building protective walls, taking part in cemetery maintenance, consulting local archives, “adopting” cemeteries, 9.3.1. relevant regulations, such as town planning, take account of etc.; specific conservation requirements; 9.3.2. effective controls of local development projects avoid violation of 9.5 co-operate with the Council of Europe to: Jewish burial sites; • develop practical tools to promote the implementation of the Faro 9.3.3. decisions about changes to these sites take due account of Jewish Convention, such as participatory mechanisms to involve heritage cultural and religious values and traditions; communities in the protection, restoration, maintenance and transmission of local cultural and religious heritage; 9.4 in partnerships with relevant local authorities and interested • exchange best practices and develop common guidelines for the Jewish organisations, such as the Committee for the Preservation of Jewish protection of Jewish heritage, including Jewish burial sites; Cemeteries in Europe and the Agudath Israel World Organization, develop • promote, in co-operation with local and international Jewish initiatives to enhance the management, maintenance, preservation and organisations, learning about Jewish history, with a particular focus restoration of Jewish burial sites and, in particular: on the positive contribution of Jewish individuals, communities and culture to European societies, and their role in local and national history.
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10. The Assembly invites the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe to take account of the present resolution and to promote co-operation between local and regional authorities in this respect. 11. The Assembly invites the European Union to co-operate with the Council of Europe to support the effective implementation of the Faro Convention and to develop guidance and financial incentives for the protection and preservation of Jewish heritage sites in the framework of the Council of Europe Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes.
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SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY ICOMOS Transmitting the Spirit of Place, Québec Declaration on the preservation of the spirit of a place, Québec, 2008 (This section includes sources identified by Joe Cully & Niall Garaghy for Ruth Johnson, DCC City Archaeologist in 2014.) Igoe, Vivien, Dublin Burial Grounds and Graveyards (Dublin, 2001: Wolfhound Press) Murphy, John L. Jews in Ireland, in Seán Duffy (ed.), Medieval Ireland: An Jewish Chronicle, Jewish Antiquity in Ireland, October 4, 1850, in Shillman, encyclopedia (New York & London, 2005: Routledge) Bernard and Wolf, Lucien, 161-162, The Jewish Cemetery at Ballybough in Benson, Asher, Jewish Dublin: Portraits of Life by the Liffey (Dublin, 2007: Dublin, in Transactions (Jewish Historical Society of England) Vol. 11, 1924- A. & A. Farmar, Ltd) 1927, 143-167
Butler, Katherine, Synagogues of Old Dublin, 119, in Dublin Historical Keogh, Dermot, Jews in Twentieth-Century Ireland: Refugees, Anti- Record, Vol. 27, No. 4, September, 1974, pp.118-130 Semitism and the Holocaust (Cork, 1998: Cork University Press)
Page 91 Page Cosgrave, Dillon, North Dublin: City and Environs, 2nd edition (Dublin, Lennon, Colm & Montague, John Rocque’s Dublin: A Guide to the 1932: M.H. Gill and Son) Georgian City, 2010 (Dublin, 2010: Royal Irish Academy)
D’alton, John, The History of the County of Dublin (Dublin, 1838: Hodges Marino Local History Society, Jewish Cemetery Ballybough and Smith) Murphy, John L. Jews in Ireland, in Seán Duffy (ed.), Medieval Ireland: An Dawson, Timothy, Crane Lane to Ballybough 1973, in Dublin Historical encyclopedia (New York & London, 2005: Routledge), pp.239-240. Record, Vol. 27, No. 4, pp. 131-145 Rivlin, Ray, Shalom Ireland: A Social History of Jews in Modern Ireland Dickson, David, Dublin: Making of a Capital City, (London, 2014 Profile (Dublin, 2003: Gill and MacMillan) Books) Rosenblatt, Stuart, Vol. 2 Irish Jewish Memorial Inscriptions and Early Dowling, Noelle (ed.) Mud Island: A History of Ballybough (Dublin, 2001: Synagogues (Dublin, 2004) The Allen Library FÁS Project) Warburton, J., Whitelaw, J., Walsh, R., The History of the City of Dublin, Hiney, Diarmuid, G, 5618 and All That: The Jewish Cemetery Fairview (London, 1818). Strand, in Dublin Historical Record, Vol. L, No. 2, autumn (Dublin, 1997: Old Dublin Society), pp.119-129
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Update on proposed UNESCO Dublin Bay Discovery Centre
Following on from a presentation given to the February meeting of the NCAC the design team led by Howley Hayes Architects have been continuing to develop design options for the new Discovery Centre on the Bull Island. This design is being informed by a series of workshops and meetings that have been held with stakeholders throughout March and April.
DCC have now appointed Brady Shipman Martin as the planning team to work closely with the design team in the development of an Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the proposal. This process will also include extensive pre- planning consultation to include discussions on any design and planning issues.
A key objective in the planning from the outset has been to engage the local community and stakeholders in the process to ensure the proposal meets expectations within the community. It is proposed therefore to continue this consultation with a further series of meetings/workshops in the coming months (from July through September) with community representatives and stakeholders. These meetings/workshops will focus particularly on design and planning issues.
Leslie Moore, Head Of Parks Services, Dublin City Council
Donncha Ó Dúlaing, S.E.O. (Project Manager), Dublin City Council
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UPDATE PARKING ON BROOKWOOD RISE/ HARMONSTOWN ROAD
Brookwood Rise/ Harmonstown Road has been the subject of a number of requests regarding illegal parking. Parking restrictions have been provided on either side of the carriageway east of Gracefield Drive to the Dart Station entrance and appropriate locations to the east of this entrance. The footpaths are up to 4m wide, where vehicles park without interfering with traffic flow or pedestrian circulation.
It has been noted that a considerable amount of parking was taken up by Motor Sales east of the entrance to the Dart Station where various companies are trading. The neighbourhood shopping attracts business particularly the two popular Gents hair dressers, take away and Pharmacy.
Dart commuter parking compounds the parking demands even further. This issue has been forwarded to the Parking Enforcement Officer to determine if action can be taken while at the same time balancing the needs of both business and residential interests. The public carriageway is free to all & residents have no rights over others regarding parking outside their homes. Parking arrangements are usually based on common courtesy between neighbours, however problems can arise when there is a deficit of on street parking due to multi vehicle households or intrusion from outside.
It is not our policy to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law.
The provision of parking restrictions such as double yellow lines in our experience only serve to shift the parking further away to even less desirable locations impinging further into residential roads.
Notwithstanding the issues raised relating to parking on the footpath; the practice is illegal. Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) i, it is illegal to park”on a footway,a grass margin or a median strip”; Likewise Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) g; “A vehicle shall not be parked in any place, position or manner that will result in the vehicle obstructing an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises;”Also,Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) c, It is illegal to park;“within 5 meters of a road junction;
D.C.C. policy is not to recommended or introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc.
Infringements of the Act has been referred to the Gardai for enforcement under the law. New discerning and objective procedures on assessing how Neighbourhood Traffic Schemes would be considered and ranked were successfully brought through the Transportation SPC late 2018. Essentially this is our agreement on how schemes qualify or not and if they do, an agreement on ranking them for design and implementation and connecting them with funding.
Page 95 This approach followed much discussions with Members in 2018 including two workshops. It was agreed by Senior Management in Traffic that one additional Engineer would be assigned to each of the North City and South City and would be referred to as the Neighbourhood Scheme Engineer. This issue will be listed for the attention of the newly appointed Engineer for Neighbourhood Traffic Schemes.
However, traffic are now pleased that following a Recruitment Campaign, two additional staff have recently been appointed in this section. These Engineers are currently undergoing induction and training and following familiarisation of their areas of responsibility will prioritise Neighbourhood Schemes for action as necessary.
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By way of Indenture of Lease dated 2nd May 1988, a plot of ground at the rear of Nos. 80-108 Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview was demised by Dublin City Council to the Trustees of Christian Young Men’s Club (CYMC) for a term of 99 years from 25th March 1984 subject to an initial annual rent of €14,601.99 per annum abated to €190.46 provided the land are used for sporting and recreational community purposes only. The current passing rent is €106,000 per annum abated to €190.50 per annum.
The area in DCC ownership and the subject of the lease is shown outlined in red and coloured pink in the following map extract:
The Council has no interest in the CYMC Building fronting onto Philipsburgh Avenue itself.
The lease held by CYMC was assigned a number of years ago without seeking the consent of the Council and is now held in the personal names of former Trustees of CYMC.
When the property was advertised for sale earlier this year there was no notification to or prior consultation with the Council’s Property Management Section or North Central Area Office.
On being informed of the proposed sale the Property Management Section requested that the Law Agent write to the lessee’s Solicitors to remind them of the covenant in the lease which states that the lessee shall “not to assign sublet or part with possession of the premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of the Corporation”.
The Solicitors replied to confirm that their client was fully aware of their obligations under the lease held in respect of the ground used as the Pitch & Putt course.
The Solicitors named in the Sales Brochure are a different firm and the Law Agent wrote to them setting out Dublin City Council’s interest in the property and the restrictions in the lease on any proposed disposal of the lessee’s interest in the land. A response to this letter was not received.
The property remains advertised for sale and the Law Agent has again written to the lessee’s Solictors seeking an update on their client’s proposals.
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Report on St Berachs Place
Following the demolition of Swans Nest Flats Complex, St Berachs Place, Housing Estate was built approximately 12 to 13 years ago.
There has been certain works carried out to improve this complex and others that are in train. In 2018 the Area Office through the discretionary budget installed CCTV in the complex. There are three cameras covering the whole courtyard and the vehicular entrance to the courtyard.
Page 99 The pedestrian entrance from Grange Park Crescent has had the railings and wall repaired which helps to give a cleaner look to the complex. The shutters from the courtyard to the crèche were also repaired and serviced. There was some work done to remove the graffiti from these shutters but there is still work to do here.
We are going to etender after the summer to repair and upgrade the utility boxes in the complex. These give St Berachs a very run down look. This includes Electric, Gas and TV/Broadband utility boxes.
There are two open gardens in the complex. These were initially intended for the use of tenants in Apts 5,6,8,9 & 17,18,20,21 however the garden at 17,18,20,21 is used by gangs to drink and for dumping of rubbish at times. We will need to liaise with the tenants in 16 to 21 to come up with a plan on how to design this out. There is consideration being given to opening it up and taking away the walls that can hide those persistent in being involved in anti-social activity. We are also looking at extending the CCTV to another camera to cover
Page 100 this garden. There is dumping occurring in this garden but also over the wall on to the train tracks.
There are several planters dotted around the courtyard and along the entrance roadway. Some of these are falling apart while some are fairly new. These planters need to be repaired/replaced and while we can look at this, we will need residents to become involved to maintain the plants, as happens in other estates. We could also look at some more greening around the complex.
Generally the Kilbarrack Office arrange for Housing to cut the two open gardens during cutting season. The courtyard and the driveways of most of the gardens require spraying and scutching of weeds. We are arranging for Housing to carry this out in the courtyard but we may try to liaise with the tenants to perhaps spray their gardens if they are willing to scutch afterwards.
The local Housing Office have managed to empty a flat which was a concern to residents and the subject of constant complaints of Anti-Social behaviour complaints. The entrance doorway in the hall of this block was constantly kicked in and the hallway is in poor condition due to the gangs congregating here. The Housing Office intend to repair this door and clean up the hallway. With a new tenant to be allocated this flat, we would hope that this will give a fresh start to residents who were affected by this behaviour. Over the last few years the Housing office has managed to allocate sensibly in this complex where vacancies arise and there are fewer complaints on anti-social year on year.
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Cllr Declan Flanagan requested a Social Housing/ Voluntary Housing Associations update.
Schemes at construction stage
Schemes at Construction stage
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Mile Stone Finish Area Stream Date North Central DCC Priory Hall, LA Housing 26 Blocks 8-20 commenced on Completion of blocks Q2 2019 Coolock, site June 2017 13-20 July 2019 D. 5 Completion of blocks 8- Q3 2019 12- Oct 2019 North Central AHB (Tuath) Old School CALF 8 Turnkey Development – On Completion of scheme Q4 2019 House Lane, site Page 103 Page Santry, D.9
Schemes at Tender Stage
BUNDLE 1 DCC Bunratty Road, LA Housing 78 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ‘19 Q2 2020 North Central (Rapid build) D.17 North Central DCC Housing Oscar Traynor Joint venture 192 Finalising Competitive Selection of Developer TBC Land Initiative Road Dialogue process (June 2019) Part V Acquisitions (Approved)
North Central AHB (Iveagh Clongriffin, D.13 CALF 84 On site Units to be acquired Q2 2019 Trust) North Central DCC St. Joseph’s LA Housing 14 Funding approved Units to be acquired Q2 2019 School, D.9
Capital Appraisals being processed
North Central DCC Belcamp B, D.17 LA Housing 16 Feasibility stage Stage 1 application and TBC Part 8 initiated North Central AHB (Respond) High Park, Grace CALF 101 With An Bord Pleanala Decision from ABP by 2020 Park Road, D.9 June 2019 BUNDLE 2 DCC Cromcastle LA Housing 330 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q4 2020 North Central (Rapid build) Court, D.10 June 2019 North Central DCC Woodville, D.5 LA Housing 45 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q4 2020 (Rapid build) June 2019 North Central DCC Darndale Spine LA Housing 83 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q3 2020 Sept 2019 North Central DCC Belcamp Site E LA Housing 26 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q3 2020 Sept 2019 North Central DCC Slademore, LA Housing 24 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q3 2020 Ayrfield, D.13 (Stage 2) Sept 2019 Page 104 Page Schemes at Preliminary Planning/Design stage
North Central DCC Belcamp Oblate LA Housing 400 Extensive Masterplan required Determine development TBC Lands, D.17 options North Central DCC Glin Court, D.17 LA Housing 39 Revised feasibility completed Apply for one stage TBC process. North Central AHB (Fold) Millwood Court, CALF 60 Plans being developed by Plans ready for local TBC D.5 FOLD consultation North Central DCC Thatch Road, D.9 LA Housing 30 To be offered to AHB for Preparation of planning 2020 Senior Citizens application
Traveller Accommodation Program
Stage 1 DCC Grove Lane LA Housing 4 Preliminary design and Revised project under 2020/2021 consultation consideration and consultation Stage 1 DCC Cara Park LA Housing 8 Preliminary design and Detailed design 2020/2021 consultation Stage 1 DCC Cara Park LA Housing 2 Preliminary design and Detailed design 2020/2021 consultation
Potential Affordable Housing
Housing Land Initiative sites – O’Devaney Gardens & Oscar Traynor 329 In procurement process TBC Road Page 105 Page Belcamp/Oblate Lands, Coolock, D.17 300 Feasibility stage TBC
Rapid Build
BUNDLE 1 DCC Bunratty Road, LA Housing 78 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ‘19 TBC North Central D.17 BUNDLE 2 DCC Cromcastle Court, LA Housing 330 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC North Central D.10 June 2019 North Central DCC Woodville, D.5 LA Housing 45 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC June 2019 BUNDLE 5 DCC Darndale Spine LA Housing 83 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC North Central Sept 2019 North Central DCC Belcamp Site E LA Housing 26 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC Sept 2019 North Central DCC Slademore, LA Housing 24 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC Ayrfield, D.13 (Stage 2) Sept 2019
To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 197 of 2019 Members of Dublin City Council Report of Assistant Chief Executive
Dublin City Council Housing Supply Report – June 2019
The Dublin City Council Delivery Target for the three-year period 2015- 2017 was 3,347 Homes. The following was the delivery output for that three-year period:
2015 2016 2017 Total Delivered through:
Construction by DCC 19 68 235 322
Acquisition/Leasing by DCC 263 259 165 687
Construction by AHB’s 53 0 142 195
Acquisition/Leasing by AHB’s 230 206 225 661
Part V Acquisitions 0 25 56 81
Voids Restored by DCC 1,012 975 879 2,866
Delivery Total 1,577 1,533 1,702 4,812
HAP Tenancies, Homeless (60% in the 112 934 1,579 2,625 City)
HAP Tenancies, General 0 0 1,040 1,040
Total Housing Outturn 1,689 2,467 4,321 8,477
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A new four-year housing programme 2018-2021 began in January 2018.The delivery target for the four-year period for Dublin City is 9,094 This target figure includes Local Authority New Build, Acquisitions, Refurbishment/voids, Leasing and Part V. It also includes similar activity by Approved Housing Bodies (AHB’s). Separate targets are set for the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme (HAP). The following table gives details of the targets and delivery for the first year of this programme (2018):
Programmes Target Delivery +_
New Build – DCC 271 264 -7
New Builds – AHB’s 403 282 -121
Part V 71 105 +34
*Voids Restored by DCC 300 200 -100
Sub Total Build/Delivery 1,045 851 -194 81%
Long Term Leasing 440 61 -379
Acquisitions 278 545 +267
Total Target/Delivery 2018 1,763 1,457 -306 83%
HAP Tenancies (Homeless) 585 1,186 +601
** HAP Tenancies 2,040 1,023 -1,017 (Mainstream) ***HAP Tenancies (Rent 2,068 302 -1,766 Supplement/Transfer) Total HAP 4,693 2,511 -2,182
Total Output 6,456 3,968 -2488 61%
Additional Voids Restored 500 671 +171
Notes:
*Actual voids restored by DCC in 2018 was 871, however this figure was originally capped in respect of Re-Building Ireland by the Department at 300 and later in the year at 200. In previous years Dublin City Council counted all restored voids as completions.
** This activity is largely demand led and outside our control. ***This activity refers to existing tenancies under the Rent Supplement Scheme who are to transfer over to HAP, this is led by the Department of Social Protection and progress has been slow, and is largely outside DCC control.
Page 108 There was a further over 900 Homeless HAP tenancies created by the DRHE/DCC in 2018 but they are located in the three Dublin Local Authority areas and are part of their output figures. The projected delivery for the remaining three years of this (2018-2021) programme is:
Programmes 2019 2020 2021 Total
New Build – DCC 302 620 1,543 2,465
New Build – AHB’s 343 404 395 1,142
Part V 207 300 300 807
Voids Restored by DCC 58 100 100 258
Long Term Leasing 460 652 653 1,765
Acquisitions 254 320 320 894
Total Projected Delivery 1,624 2,396 3,311 7,331*
HAP Tenancies (Homeless) 1,276 1,276 1,276 3,828
HAP Tenancies (Mainstream) 739 739 739 2,217
HAP Tenancies (Rent 1,520 1,520 1,520 4,560 Supplement) Projected HAP Output 3,535 3,535 3,535 10,605
Total Output 5,159 5,931 6,846 17,936
Additional Voids Restored – 742 742 742 2,226 estimated
*Estimated cost - €2.2 Billion I am confident that this challenging overall target of 9,094 will be achieved.
The following pages give details of the various programmes/schemes, the stage that all projects are at, with estimated milestones and completion timescales.
Brendan Kenny Deputy Chief Executive Date: 17thJune 2019
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Page 110 Homes Under Construction
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Mile Stone Finish Area Stream Date North Central DCC Priory Hall, LA Housing 26 Blocks 8-20 commenced on Completion of blocks Q2 2019 Coolock, site June 2017 13-20 July 2019 D. 5 Completion of blocks 8- Q3 2019 12- Oct 2019 North Central AHB (Tuath) Old School CALF 8 Turnkey Development – On Completion of scheme Q4 2019 House Lane, site Santry, D.9 South Central AHB (Fold) St. Agnes’s CALF 97 On site Completion of scheme Q4 2019 Armagh Road, South Central AHB (Tuath) Raleigh Square, CALF 33 On site Completion of scheme Q3 2019 D.12 South Central AHB (Fold) Dolphin Park, CALF 43 On site Completion of scheme Q4 2019 D.8
Page 111 Page South Central DCC St. Teresa’s Regeneration 54 On site Completion of scheme Q3 2020 Gardens, D.8 South Central AHB (Walk) Rafter’s Lane, CAS 11 On site Completion of scheme Q3 2019
South Central AHB (Alone) Jamestown CALF 9 On Site Completion of scheme Q2 2020 Court, D.8 South Central DCC Cornamona, LA Housing 61 On Site Completion of scheme Q4 2020 Ballyfermot, South Central DCC Cherry Orchard, LA Housing 72 Contractor on site Completion of scheme Q2 2019 (Rapid build) South Central AHB (Tuath) Ravensdale Calf 9 Contractor on site - Turnkey Completion of scheme Q4 2020 Court D12 South Central AHB (Respond) 489/490 CALF 52 Contractor on site - Turnkey Completion of scheme Q1 2021 Bluebell Avenue South Central AHB (Oaklee) 30-35 Bow Lane CALF 18 Contractor on site - Turnkey Completion of scheme Q2 2020 Dublin 8 Central AHB (Cluid) St. Mary’s CALF 80 On site Completion of scheme Q4 2019 Mansions, D.1 Central DCC Ballybough LA Housing 7 On site 5 completed in 2018 Q2 2019 Road, D.3 Central DCC O’Devaney Regeneration 56 On site Completion of scheme Q1 2020 Gardens, D.7 Central AHB (Oaklee) Poplar Row, D.3 CALF 29 On site Completion of scheme Q4 2019 Homes Under Construction
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Mile Stone Finish Area Stream Date Central AHB (Respond) Mountjoy CALF 31 On site Units to be acquired Q2 2019 Square, D.1 Central DCC Dominick Street, Regeneration 72 On site Completion of scheme Q2 2021
Central AHB (CHI) North King St CALF 30 On site Completion of scheme Q3 2020
Central DCC North King St LA Housing 30 On site Completion of scheme Q4 2020
NORTH DCC AYREFIELD Housing PPP 150 Contractor on site Completion of scheme Q4 2020 CENTRAL DC-0004
South East DCC Moss Street, D2 LA Housing 22 Contractor on site Completion of scheme Q1 2020
Page 112 Page North West DCC Scribblestown Housing PPP 70 Contractor on site Completion of scheme Q2 2020 DC-0010 Wad River North West AHB (Cluid) Close, Ballymun CALF 9 On site Completion of scheme Q4 2019
TOTAL 1,079
Schemes at Tender Stage
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Area Stream Date Central AHB (pmc) Dominick Place, CALF 9 Contract awarded On site May 2019 2020 D.1 Central DCC Croke Villas, D.3 Regeneration 72 Judicial review held Dec 2018. Out to tender for 11 houses. 2020 Awaiting decision Central AHB (Tuath) Ellis Court, D.7 CAS 22 Disposal to Tuath approved On site June 2019 2020 South East AHB (PMVT) New street, D.8 CAS 8 Disposal approved Nov 2018 Out to tender 2019 Awaiting stage 3 decision South East AHB (PMVT) Townsend Street CAS 18 Planning permission granted Out to tender Q4 2020 180-187, D.45 South East AHB (Cluid) Bethany House, CALF 62 Tender process completed Contractor on site Q4 2020 D.4 June 2019 North West AHB (Novas) Ratoath Avenue, CAS 6 Planning permission granted Out to tender Q3 2019
Page 113 Page D.7 Nov 2018 Central AHB (Simon) Arbour Hill, D.7 CAS 14 Planning granted On site September 2019 Q1 2020 South Central AHB (Dublin 25/26 Ushers CAS 100 Planning permission granted Decision on pre tender Q2 2020 Simon) Island, D.8 application BUNDLE 1 DCC Bunratty Road, LA Housing 78 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ‘19 Q2 2020 North Central (Rapid build) D.17 South Central DCC Bonham Street, LA Housing 57 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ‘19 Q2 2020 (Rapid build) South Central DCC Cork/Chamber LA Housing 55 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ‘19 Q2 2020 (Rapid build) Street, D.8 South Central DCC Springvale, D.20 LA Housing 71 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ’19 TBC (Rapid build) Central DCC Housing O’Dervaney Joint Venture 119 Final phase of Procurement Selection of Developer TBC Land Initiative Gardens process (June 2019) North Central DCC Housing Oscar Traynor Joint venture 192 Finalising Competitive Selection of Developer TBC Land Initiative Road Dialogue process (June 2019) South Central DCC Housing St Michael’s Mixed Scheme 150 70% Cost Rental, 30% Social Selection of Design Team TBC Land initiative Estate Housing (Summer 2019)
Total 1,033
Homes Currently Being Acquired
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Area Stream Date All Areas DCC General LA Housing 216 With Law Department Closing of acquisitions 2019 Acquisitions ongoing All Areas AHB General and CALF 55 Various proposals in progress Closing of acquisitions 2019 Special Needs All Areas AHB General and CAS 59 Various proposals in progress Closing of acquisitions 2019 Special Needs Central DCC Liffey Trust, D.1 Leasing 4 Approved by Department Closing of acquisition 2019
North West DCC Prospect Hill LA Housing 58 In remediation process Closing of acquisition 2019 Turnkey, D.11
Total 392
Page 114 Page See Appendix at end of this report for further detail on acquisitions.
Part V Acquisitions (Approved)
Committee area Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Stream Date North Central AHB (Iveagh Clongriffin, D.13 CALF 84 On site Units to be acquired Q2 2019 Trust) North Central DCC St. Joseph’s LA Housing 14 Funding approved Units to be acquired Q2 2019 School, D.9 South East DCC Church Avenue, LA Housing 1 Agreement in place Unit to be acquired Q1 2019 D 6 South East DCC Bolands Mills D 2 LA Housing 3 Agreement in place Units to be acquired Q3 2019
South East DCC Block H Mount LA Housing 13 Agreement in place Units to be acquired Q3 2019 Argus Dublin 6 South East DCC St. Pancras, D.6 LA Housing 6 Agreement in place Units to be acquired Q2 2019 Harolds Cross Central DCC Royal Canal Park, LA Housing 3 Agreement in place Units to be acquired Q2 201 D.15 Central DCC Pelletstown, D.15 LA Housing 10 Agreement in place Units to be acquired Q1 2019
South Central DCC Herberton LA Housing 39 Agreement in place Units to be acquired Q3 2019
Central DCC Block B Dublin LA Housing 30 Agreement in place Units to be acquired Q3 2020 Landings, D.2 Docklands Central DCC Sir John LA Housing 6 Agreement in place. Off site. Units to be acquired Q2 2019 Rogerson Quay Central DCC Block B LA Housing 30 Agreement in place Units to be acquired Q3 2020 Dublin Landings Docklands
Total 239
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Capital Appraisals being processed
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Area Stream Date Capital Appraisals being processed
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Area Stream Date Central DCC Infirmary Road, LA Housing 37 Completion of design and part Part 8 submission to Q4 2020 D.8 8 drawings Area Comm. Q1 2019 Central DCC Matt Talbot LA Housing 92 Feasibility with preliminary Approval from TBC Court, D.1 report and costings complete Department. Central AHB (Novas) Bolton Street, D.1 CAS 8 Consultants appointed. Submission of planning 2020 Applying for one stage application planning process Central DCC Dunne Street, LA Housing 103 Feasibility with preliminary Appointment of design TBC D.1 report and costings complete team April 2019 Central DCC Dorset Street LA Housing 115 Tender brief completed for Appointment of design TBC Flats, D.1 design team team March 2019 Central DCC Constitution Hill, LA Housing 100 Tender brief completed for Appointment of design TBC D.7 design team team March 2019 Page 116 Page South East AHB (PMVT) Shaw Street, D.8 CAS 11 Stage 1 approved Submit Stage 2 2019 North Central DCC Belcamp B, D.17 LA Housing 16 Feasibility stage Stage 1 application and TBC Part 8 initiated North Central AHB (Respond) High Park, Grace CALF 101 With An Bord Pleanala Decision from ABP by 2020 Park Road, D.9 June 2019 South Central AHB 1b St. Michael’s CAS 52 Feasibility reviewed by DCC Stage 2 application to Q4 2020 (Alone/Circle) Estate, D.10 Department North West DCC St. Finbar’s LA Housing 44 Design team appointed Part 8 for complete Q4 2020 Court, D.7 scheme Autumn 2019 BUNDLE 2 DCC Cromcastle LA Housing 330 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q4 2020 North Central (Rapid build) Court, D.10 June 2019 North Central DCC Woodville, D.5 LA Housing 45 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q4 2020 (Rapid build) June 2019 BUNDLE 3 DCC Grand Canal LA Housing 80 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q4 2020 South Central Basin, D.8 June 2019 South East DCC St. Andrew’s LA Housing 42 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q4 2020 Court, D.2 June 2019 BUNDLE 4 DCC Scoil Eanna, LA Housing 180 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q4 2020 South Central D.12 Sept 2019 BUNDLE 5 DCC Valley Site, D.11 LA Housing 150 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q4 2020 North West Sept 2019 Capital Appraisals being processed
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Area Stream Date North Central DCC Darndale Spine LA Housing 83 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q3 2020 Sept 2019 North Central DCC Belcamp Site E LA Housing 26 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q3 2020 Sept 2019 North Central DCC Slademore, LA Housing 24 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team Q3 2020 Ayrfield, D.13 (Stage 2) Sept 2019
Total 1639
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Schemes at Preliminary Planning/Design Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Area Stream Date Central AHB (Cluid) North Great CALF 53 Lodge planning application Planning decision 2020 Charles St., D.1 March 2019 Central DCC East Wall Road, LA Housing 80 Feasibility study on overall Determine development TBC D.3 development of site options Central AHB (Circle) Railway Street, CALF 47 Design team appointed. Decision on planning 2020 D.1 Planning application lodged Nov 2018 Central AHB (James Berkley Street, CALF 35 Planning application lodged Planning permission 2020 McSweeney) D.7 Sept. 2018 granted Central DCC Depot Site Coleraine Street, LA Housing 11 Social Housing Development Determine development TBC D.1 options and devise plan Central DCC Depot Site Portland Row, LA Housing 35 Social Housing Development Determine development TBC D.1 options and devise plan Central DCC Depot Site Orchard Road, LA Housing 32 Social Housing Development Determine development TBC D.3 options and devise plan Page 118 Page Central DCC Depot Site Broombridge LA Housing 15 Social Housing Development Determine development TBC Road, D.7 options and devise plan South Central AHB (Respond) Lar Redmond LA Housing 5 Feasibility study Detailed feasibility study 2020 Centre, D.12 underway South Central AHB (Respond) Bluebell Avenue, CALF 52 Negotiations ongoing with the Completion of 2020 D.12 developer agreement South Central DCC Dolphin Phase 2, Regeneration 180 Regeneration board – Master plan finalised. 2022 D.8 agreement in principle Prepare cost plan and CEA South Central AHB (Circle) Coruba House, CALF 36 Feasibility reviewed by DCC Revised feasibility due 2020 D.12 and feedback given back to DCC South Central DCC (Respond) Sarsfield Road, LA Housing 6 Feasibility stage. Senior Detailed feasibility study TBC OLV Centre, D.10 Citizen development underway South Central DCC Depot Site Sundrive Road, LA Housing 2 Social Housing Development Determine development TBC D.12 options and devise plan South Central DCC Depot Site Davitt Road, D.12 LA Housing 70 Social Housing Development Determine development TBC options and devise plan South Central DCC Depot Site Marrowbone/ LA Housing 120 Social Housing Development Develop proposal in TBC Forbes Lane, D.8 accordance with the Liberties LAP South Central AHB (Novas) Kilmainham, D.8 CAS 11 Freehold issue finally resolved Departmental approvall Q4 2020 Schemes at Preliminary Planning/Design
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Area Stream Date South Central DCC Depot Site Garryowen Road, LA Housing 34 Social Housing Development Determine development TBC D.10 options and devise plan North Central DCC Belcamp Oblate LA Housing 400 Extensive Masterplan required Determine development TBC Lands, D.17 options North Central DCC Glin Court, D.17 LA Housing 39 Revised feasibility completed Apply for one stage TBC process. North Central AHB (Fold) Millwood Court, CALF 60 Plans being developed by Plans ready for local TBC D.5 FOLD consultation North Central DCC Thatch Road, D.9 LA Housing 30 To be offered to AHB for Preparation of planning 2020 Senior Citizens application South East DCC Charlemont PPP 15 DCC to exercise an option to Agree costs with 2020 (Block 4), D.20 acquire further units (15 units developer at 10% discount on market Page 119 Page value) North West DCC Kildonan Lands, LA Housing 118 Finalise Masterplan layout. Tender for Design Team 2021 D.11 Update cost plan and prepare (to bring to Part 8) Q1 CBA 2019 North West DCC Depot Site Collins Avenue, LA Housing 115 Social Housing Development Determine development TBC D.9 options and devise plan North West DCC Church of the LA Housing 45 Initial feasibility done Plan to be developed for TBC Annunciation, Senior Citizen Finglas, D.11 accommodation North West DCC Bannow Road LA Housing TBC Site recently purchased by Plan to be developed for - (2.8 Acres), D.7 DCC adjacent to Batchelors Social Housing scheme Factory North West DCC 37/38 Barnamore LA Housing TBC In-fill site Plan to be developed for - Park, D.11 small scheme of Social Housing North West DCC 74/75 Fairlawn LA Housing TBC In-fill site Plan to be developed for - Road, D.11 small scheme of Social Housing North West DCC 13 Casement LA Housing TBC In-fill site Plan to be developed for - Drive, D.11 small scheme of Social Housing North West DCC Berryfield Road, LA Housing TBC In-fill site (open space) Plan to be developed for - D.11 small scheme of Social Housing Schemes at Preliminary Planning/Design
Committee Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Area Stream Date North West DCC 307 Casement LA Housing TBC In-fill site Plan to be developed for - Road, D.11 small scheme of Social Housing North West DCC St. Helena’s LA Housing TBC Cul-de-sac site near new Plan to be developed for - Road, D.11 Rapid scheme 1-2 houses
Total 1,646
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Traveller Accommodation Programme
Projects Provider Scheme Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Scheme Date Stage 4 DCC Bridgeview LA Housing 1 Contractor on site Project complete July Q3 2019 2019 Stage 4 DCC Avila Park LA Housing 1 Contractor on site Project complete Q3 2019 September 2019 Single Stage DCC Naas Road LA Housing 3 Detailed design Further survey required Q4 2020 due to soft foundations Single Stage DCC Avila Park LA Housing 3 Detailed design Order of magnitude Q4 2020 costing Single Stage DCC Reuben Street LA Housing 1 Detailed design Further survey required Q2 2020 due to soft foundations Stage 1 DCC Grove Lane LA Housing 4 Preliminary design and Revised project under 2020/2021 consultation consideration and consultation Stage 1 DCC Cara Park LA Housing 8 Preliminary design and Detailed design 2020/2021
Page 121 Page consultation Stage 1 DCC Cara Park LA Housing 2 Preliminary design and Detailed design 2020/2021 consultation Stage 2 DCC Labre Park LA Housing 28 Consultation complete. Design Part 8 application June 2020/2023 (Phase 2/3) frozen 2019 Stage 1 DCC St. Mary’s LA Housing 1 Preliminary design and Detailed design 2020 consultation Total 52
Potential Affordable Homes
Schemes/Sites Units Status Finish Date
Ballymun O’Cualann (Site 1), D.11 49 Completed and sold Done Potential Affordable Homes
Schemes/Sites Units Status Finish Date
Ballymun O’Cualann (Site 2), D.11 39 Planning application lodged 11/06/2018 TBC
Ballymun O’Cualann (Site 3), D.11 14 At pre-planning stage 2020
Ballymun Balbutcher and Sillogue sites 12 & 14, D.11 157 Advertised March 2019- 25 expressions of TBC interest received-deadline for receipt of further information, 31st May 2019. Ballymun – further sites, D.11 200 Being prepared for advertisement
*Cherry Orchard, D.10 215 Advertised March 2019-25 expressions of TBC interest received-deadline for receipt of further information, 31st May 2019. Cherry Orchard – further sites, D.10 525 Being prepared for advertisement Page 122 Page
Housing Land Initiative sites – O’Devaney Gardens & Oscar Traynor 329 In procurement process TBC Road Poolbeg SDZ 500 Feasibility stage TBC
Belcamp/Oblate Lands, Coolock, D.17 300 Feasibility stage TBC
Kildonan, Finglas, D.11 48 Feasibility stage TBC
Valley Park, Finglas, D.11 50 Feasibility stage TBC
Total 2,426
*A total of €14.6million for infrastructure works on three sites (Ballymun and Cherry Orchard) was approved by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in December 2018
Cost Rental Proposals
Schemes/Sites Units Status Finish Date
Emmet Road, D.8 (St. Michael’s) 330 Framework Development Plan being TBC developed Coultry Road, Ballymun, D.11 300 Site advertised. Expressions of interest TBC considered, moved to 2nd stage of procurement. Cherry Orchard 600 Site near Park West being examined by Land TBC Development Agency for Cost Rental and affordable scheme. Total 1,230
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Buy and Renew Scheme: Derelict/Vacant properties 2019 (Total Acquired/Completed 2018: 27 units) Status of a further 29 properties (below) acquired under the Derelict Sites Act/CPO through the Buy and Renew Scheme
Property Position
6 Creighton Street, Dublin 2 Stabilisation works required to structure. Estimated Completion is Q1 2020
7 Kingsland Park Avenue, Dublin 8 Builder Appointed. Estimated completion Q3 2019
21 Rutland Street Lower, Dublin 1 Contractor Appointed. Estimated completion Q2 2019
6 Nelson St, Dublin 7 Refurbishment works in progress. Estimated completion Q4 2019
36 Cromcastle Avenue, Kilmore, D5 Refurbishment works completed. Allocated
1C Barry Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11 Refurbishment works in progress. Estimated completion Q3 2019
58 Glenties Park, Finglas Dublin 11 Refurbishment works in progress. Estimated completion Q3 2019
Page 124 Page 48 Manor Place, Stoneybatter, Dub 7 Refurbishment completed- For allocation.
55 Kilbarron Park, Coolock Dublin 5 Refurbishment works completed. Allocated
35 Oldtown Road Santry, Dublin 9 Refurbishment works completed. Allocated
35A Oldtown Road, Santry Dublin 9 Refurbishment works in progress. Estimation completion Q2 2019
7 Chapelizod Hill Road. Refurbishment works in progress. Estimated completion Q3 2019
77 & 77A & 78 The Coombe Dublin 8 Prepare Design detail. Appoint Contractor. Estimated completion Q1 2020
66 Barry Park Finglas Dublin 11 Refurbishment works in progress. Estimated completion Q2 2019
50 Berryfield Road Finglas Dublin 11 Refurbishment Works in progress. Estimated completion date Q3 2019
104 Beaumont Road, Dublin 9 Refurbishment works completed – for allocation.
92 Kippure Park, Finglas Dublin 11 Appoint Contractor. Estimated completion Q4 2019
25 St James Terrace , Dublin 8 Refurbishment completed- Allocated.
33 Joyce Road, Dublin 9 Refurbishment completed- Allocated. Property Position
52 Windmill Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 Acquired. Next stage: Refurbishment. Estimated completion Q4 2019
32 Harold Road, Arbour Hill Rd,Dub 7 Acquired. Next stage: Refurbishment. Estimated completion Q4 2019
33 Harold Road, Arbour Hill Rd,Dub 7 Acquired. Next stage: Refurbishment. Estimated completion Q4 2019
16/16A St James Terrace, Dublin 8 Acquired. Next stage: Design. Estimated completion Q4 2019
17/17A St James Terrace, Dublin 8 Acquired. Next stage: Design. Estimated completion Q4 2019
142/144 Harolds Cross Road Refurbishment being designed – Completion Q2 2020
92 Chanel Road, Coolock D 5 Refurbishment completed- Allocated
61 Killester Park, Dublin 5 Acquired- Refurbishment works to commence.
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Vacant residential property acquisitions The Housing Department is currently negotiating the acquisition of 19 additional vacant residential properties under the buy and renew scheme.
Current processes underway to identify additional properties The City Council has established a communication forum with other Local Authorities, State Agencies and Approved Housing Bodies in relation to the recording and where possible the sharing of data on vacant properties.
There is a dedicated vacant housing database to record all properties reported to it and the City Council continues to liaise with Landlords, Estate Agents, Property Owners and the General Public to help identify vacant properties in the City.
The Housing Department has established a vacant housing register that has recorded 554 residential properties by accessing data from the CSO, Geo- directory, Vacanthomes.ie and internal databases.
The City Council has undertaken 267 site inspections with regard to vacant properties.
A further 12 inspections are scheduled and 28 title searches are currently in progress.
Vacant (Void) Property Refurbishments: Housing Maintenance refurbished 969 properties in 2018.
Vacant Property Refurbishments Completed 2019 (as at March 31 st)
Property Type Central North Central North West South Central South East Total
House 24 47 56 72 1 200
Apartment 33 9 32 94 64 232
Senior Citizens 26 35 43 32 27 163
Total 83 91 131 198 92 595
The properties are divided into:
Page 126 Page Vacant Council Properties: 456 Acquisitions: 139 Buy and Renew 595
Current Refurbishments Underway:
Status Central North central North West South Central South East Total Being refurbished by framework 71 73 99 129 85 457 Being refurbished by Direct 1 19 6 22 0 48 Labour Total 92 91 100 157 96 505
This equates to 2% of available Housing Stock.
APPENDIX 1 (Rapid build):
Rapid Build Homes (Included in the various tables above)
Committee area Provider Schemes Funding Units Status Next Milestone Finish Stream Date South Central DCC Cherry Orchard, LA Housing 72 Contractor on site Completion of scheme Q2 2019 BUNDLE 1 DCC Bunratty Road, LA Housing 78 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ‘19 TBC North Central D.17 South Central DCC Bonham Street, LA Housing 57 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ‘19 TBC South Central DCC Cork/Chamber LA Housing 55 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ‘19 TBC Street, D.8 South Central DCC Springvale, D.20 LA Housing 71 Awaiting final approval. Award contract June ’19 TBC BUNDLE 2 DCC Cromcastle Court, LA Housing 330 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC North Central D.10 June 2019 North Central DCC Woodville, D.5 LA Housing 45 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC Page 127 Page June 2019 BUNDLE 3 DCC Grand Canal LA Housing 80 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC South Central Basin, D.8 June 2019 South East DCC St. Andrew’s LA Housing 42 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC Court, D.2 June 2019 BUNDLE 4 DCC Scoil Eanna, D.12 LA Housing 180 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC South Central Sept 2019 BUNDLE 5 DCC Valley Site, D.11 LA Housing 150 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC North West Sept 2019 North Central DCC Darndale Spine LA Housing 83 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC Sept 2019 North Central DCC Belcamp Site E LA Housing 26 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC Sept 2019 North Central DCC Slademore, LA Housing 24 Design Team assessment Appoint Design Team TBC Ayrfield, D.13 (Stage 2) Sept 2019
Total 1,293
APPENDIX 2: (Acquisitions) Acquisitions January 2019 to date
Central Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Closed 8 1 4 2 1 0 Average cost per unit €292,000
North Central Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Closed 35 0 9 24 2 0 Average cost per unit €301,000
Page 128 Page North West Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Closed 24 2 14 8 0 0 Average cost per unit €272,000
South Central Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Closed 39 1 25 13 0 0 Average cost per unit €268,000
South East Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Closed 1 1 0 0 0 0 Average cost per unit €280,000
2019 Total purchased- 107
Housing Acquisitions 2018 – Dublin City Council
Central Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Closed 30 7 11 8 4 0 Average cost per unit €300,000
North Central Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Closed 90 4 19 56 11 0 Average cost per unit €290,000
North West Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Page 129 Page Closed 53 3 22 27 1 0 Average cost per unit €270,000
South Central Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Closed 84 12 39 30 2 1 Average cost per unit €270,000
South East Area Property Type Number 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed 5 Bed Closed 8 3 2 2 1 0 Average cost per unit €287,000
2018 Total Purchased-265
Housing Acquisitions 2018 – Approved Housing Bodies
Central Area Property Type 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed Total Completed 47 17 5 0 69 Average cost per unit €253,000
North Central Area Property Type 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed Total Completed 7 29 7 0 43 Average cost per unit €260,000
North West Area Property Type 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed Total Page 130 Page Completed 7 11 9 0 27 Average cost per unit €249,000
South Central Area Property Type 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed Total Completed 14 33 11 0 58 Average cost per unit €314,000
South East Area Property Type 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed Total Completed 25 1 0 0 26 Average cost per unit €286,000
All Areas Property Type 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed Total Completed 100 91 32 0 223 Average cost per unit – all areas €272,000
NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE -DUBLIN CITY SPORT & WELLBEING PARTNERSHIP
DCSWP HIGHLIGHT EVENTS & PROGRAMMES JULY - AUGUST 2019
DUBLIN SPORTSFEST 2019______
Following on from last year’s success DCSWP’s flagship annual event, Dublin Sportsfest 2019 will take place during European Week of Sport (September 22 – 29). The focus will be on encouraging participation across all ages, backgrounds & abilities and, importantly, sustainability. There will also be the added bonus of the chance to showcase DCC's many sport & recreation facilities.
The festival will comprise of a week-long programme of events across many of DCC's facilities, parks and urban spaces.
The DCSWP project team is in place and is currently in the planning stage. A full list of highlight events and programmes will be communicated across all social media channels, websites etc once confirmed.
DOCKLANDS DIP 2019______
The Docklands Dip is back for 2019 and will take place on Wednesday 17 July from 10am – 4pm at Spencer Dock. This event is aimed at young people aged between 12 - 18 years.
Participants will have the opportunity to take part in water safety sessions, learn how to jump and dive and try their hand at water polo and kayaking.
SMALL GRANTS 2019______
Sports Clubs operating within the administrative area of Dublin City Council and affiliated to a National Governing Body were recently invited to apply for financial assistance from the Sport For Young People Small Grants Scheme (10-21 years pf age). The Grant Scheme is funded and administered by Sport Ireland and the Dublin Sport & Wellbeing Partnership. SMALL GRANTS2019______
Sports Clubs operating within the administrative area of Dublin City Council and affiliated to a National Governing Body are invited to apply for financial assistance from the Sport For Young People Small Grants Scheme (10-21 years pf age). The Grant Scheme is funded and administered by Sport Ireland and the Dublin Sport & Wellbeing Partnership. The scheme supports clubs in some of the following;
Purchase of Equipment
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Training and coaching courses
The scheme closed on Friday 28 June and it is hoped clubs will receive notification by mid-July.
2. DCSWP CORE PROGRAMMES JULY – AUGUST 2019.
Below are highlights of ongoing core programmes and events ongoing in the area over the next period. For full details of programmes in the area please contact the DCSWP Office or local Sport Officers. Contact details are listed at the end of the report.
FOREVER FIT (CORE) Older Adults
The Forever Fit programme is aimed at older adults and focuses on activities to improve balance, co- ordination and fall prevention. Activities include chair aerobics, tai chi, line dancing, yoga and mindfulness.
The following Falls Prevention class is a 6 week programme running until July 24. The initiative is delivered as a partnership venture between our Local Sport Officer and the HSE in the North Central Area. Participants are clients/referrals from local physiotherapists. This is the third programme of its kind this year. From September it is hoped to introduce a beginners intermediate level class.
Programme: Falls Prevention
Dates/Times: Wednesday 2-3pm
Location: Santry Community Centre
Participants: Older Adults (Mixed) 65 + years
GREEN SCENE (CORE) Multiple Groups
Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership is putting together a schedule of activities to take place on Green Spaces around the City during the summer months. Activities will comprise of multi-sport and physical activities and will target various demographics within the community.
Multi-sport summer Green Scene programmes will be running in the North Central area throughout August in Father Collins Park, Clongriffin, Clare Hall Green Space and Donaghies Green Space, Donaghmeade. 150 particpants are due to take part in these fun days which are delivered in partnership with our FAI, Cricket, Rugby and Athletics Officers. Full details TBC.
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YOUTH FIT (CORE) Youth at Risk (10-21 Years)
Youth Fit programmes are multi-sport and fitness initiatives aimed at young people aged 10 -21 years and over. The purpose of the programme is to provide preventative outlets for young people in the North Central Area.
Sea swimming sessions will be delivered in August for young people in the area in partnership with local Youth Services. Full details TBC
In partnership with Sphere 17 Youth Services the following Youth Group programmes will run in the next period;
Programme: Youth Group Kayaking/Water Sports/Rafting
Dates/Times: Thursday 25 July/Thursday 8 August 11am – 2 pm
Location: Ballyfermot Youth Adventure Centre
Participants: Mixed Teenagers
Programme: Youth Group Wallclimbing
Dates/Times: Monday 22 July/Monday 29 July. 10-11am/7-8pm
Location: Awesome Walls Centre
Participants: Mixed Teenagers
Programme: Youth Group Swimming
Dates/Times: Tuesday 30 July 11am – 12pm
Location: National Aquatic Centre
Participants: Mixed Teenagers
3. DCSWP CO-FUNDED PROGRAMMES JUNE - JULY 2019
BOXING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER UPDATE
The StartBox Aviva Stadium Experience provides an opportunity to primary schools, secondary schools and community groups to visit the National Soccer and Rugby Stadium and be inspired by stories of past sporting heroes. Groups visiting the stadium have full access to the stadium’s facilities. This event is free of charge to all participants. Bookings for this event are ongoing. On - site visits take place from 13 May to 26 July from 12pm-2pm.
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ATHLETICS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER UPDATE
A Family Fun Day with various athletic activities is scheduled for Sunday 14 July in Markievicz Park, Ballyfermot. Details TBC.
CRICKET DEVELOPMENT OFFICER UPDATE
Dublin City Summer girls camp will take place from 30 July – 3 August from 10am – 4pm. Venue TBC.
FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER UPDATE
School is out for summer but children are encouraged to stay active and learn new skills through the Sports Direct FAI Summer Soccer School programme. This programme will enter its 23rd year in 2019. Every year boys and girls of all abilities sign up for five days of fun and football. While participants will learn new skills and tricks from our FAI Officers, the most important element of the camp is for children to have fun and enjoy themselves. The camps are fully inclusive, so if your child has a disability he/she is more than welcome
Details of camps in the North Central area are listed below. For more information on the camps, testimonials from previous participants and guidelines on how to sign up please visit the FAI website: https://summersoccerschools.ie/
15 – 19 July 10:30 – 3pm Kilbarrack, Greendale road
22 – 26 July 10:30 – 3pm Killester Hadden Park
12 – 16 August 10:30 – 3pm Killester Hadden Park
RUGBY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER UPDATE
For details of rugby developments and events please contact the local Rugby Development Officer. Details are listed below.
FURTHER DETAILS
For details or queries on any of the programmes/initiatives outlined above please contact Dee O'Boyle, DCSWP at (01) 222 5433/[email protected]
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Shauna McIntyre, Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership Manager: [email protected]
Aideen O’Connor, DCSWP Programmes & Services Development Manager: aideen.o’[email protected]
Colin Sharkey, Senior Staff Officer DCSWP: [email protected]
Daniel Russell, Sport Officer: [email protected]
Olivia Shattock,Sport Officer: [email protected]
Fergal Scally, Sport Officer: [email protected]
Derek Ahern, Sports Officer: [email protected]
Jimmy Mowlds, FAI Soccer: [email protected]
Ray McCabe, Rugby: [email protected]
Fintan McAllister, Cricket: [email protected]
Noel Burke, Boxing: [email protected]
REPORT BY:
Dee O’Boyle Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership: [email protected]
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North Central Area Office, Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Oifig Ceantar an Lárthuaiscirt, Ionad Cathartha an Taoibh Thuaidh, Bóthar Bun Raite, An Chúlóg, Baile Atha Cliath 17. T. 01 222 8541 F. 01 877 5851 E. [email protected]
Date: 28th June 2019 Ref: NCA/2462022/2019
The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.
With reference to the proposed Extinguishment of Public Right of Way over the laneway at 150-198A Kincora Road & 71-127 Conquer Hill Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3. ______
The legal procedure to extinguish the public right of way at the above location was initiated under Section 73 of the Roads Act 1993.
Proposal A request to have the public right of way extinguished over the laneway at the rear of 150-198A Kincora Road & 71-127 Conquer Hill Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 was received from a majority of residents. The reason given for requesting the closure is to prevent anti-social behaviour, illegal dumping & dog fouling in the laneway and on the green open space to the left as you enter the laneway from the east. The proposed method of closure is by means of gates with coded padlocks. Residents are willing to provide access to any services that require access and have given a commitment that they will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the laneway and green space when the right of way has been extinguished. The extent of the proposed extinguishment is shown on Drawing RM 37080 (copy attached).
Statutory Requirement By public advertisement on 26th February 2019, representations or objections were invited by 18th April 2019. 9 letters objecting to the extinguishment of public right of way were received. 6 letters supporting the extinguishment of public right of way were received 3 letters of representation were received.
Service Checks A service check was carried out.
An objection was received from Dublin City Council’s Drainage Planning & Development Control Section
Objection - There is a public surface water sewer (300mm diameter concrete) running down this laneway. DCC Drainage Maintenance require access to maintain this public sewer and so object to the public right of way being
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extinguished. A diversion is not considered a practical option - it would raise a number of issues and would also be costly, possibly in the region of €250k.
Representation was received from the Fire Brigade & Irish Water.
Fire Brigade Requirement - Double yellow lines will need to be installed on Brian Boru Street at the entrance to the laneway close to the 66th Scout Den. The turn is quite narrow and an appliance will not be able to make the turn if vehicles are parked too close to the entrance.
Irish Water Requirement -The gate at the Conquer Hill Road end (east side) should be set back sufficiently to allow Irish Water to safely access and maintain the watermain and sewer at the edge of Conquer Hill Road.
Summary of issues of concern
1. The servicing of the drainage network in the laneway is of substantial and significant concern. 2. The privatisation of the laneway will reduce permeability and connectivity in the area. Permeability is governed by National Policy guidelines- The Dublin City Development Plan (Section 16.2.1 Design Principles & Standards) discourages the gating of developments. 3. Along with the perceived loss of the safe walking route through the laneway there is an onerous responsibility arising in the event of this particular lane closure relating to maintenance issues. This relates specifically to the 40 plus mature trees on the informal green space located within the laneway. When a public right of way is extinguished the City Council have no further responsibility for maintenance/liability issues that may arise this means that maintenance/liability relating to the trees on the green space will fall to the residents whose properties abut the laneway. This is a huge obligation for residents to undertake and it will incur expense due to the age and number of trees on the green space. 4. There are movement issues regarding vehicles entering and exiting the laneway at the Conquer Hill Road side due to traffic congestion and parking issues on Conquer Hill Road. The road is very narrow and it is very difficult to see oncoming traffic 5. There is a high risk that with the closure of this section of laneway traffic will increase on the section of laneway to the west which runs past the 66th Scout Den. This poses a serious danger and risk to young people attending the scout den.
I recommend that the Committee retain the public right of way over the area as shown on Drawing RM 37080.
Coilín O’Reilly ______Executive Manager
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North Central Area Office, Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Oifig Ceantar an Lárthuaiscirt, Ionad Cathartha an Taoibh Thuaidh, Bóthar Bun Raite, An Chúlóg, Baile Atha Cliath 17. T. 01 222 8541 F. 01 877 5851 E. [email protected]
18th June 2019 Ref: JOS/2489544/2019
The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.
Renaming Proposal for 4 properties currently known as 1-4 Howth Court, 116 Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3.
1-4 St. Lawrence View, Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3
A formal request to rename 4 properties currently known as 1-4 Howth Court, 116 Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 was submitted by Tyler Owens Architects on behalf of their client Mr. Niall O’Connor representative for Cremona Trust (the owner of the properties). The development is indicated on the attached drawing RM 25178A.
The reasons for requesting the name change are as follows:
1. Lack of relevance or association with Clontarf. 2. Confusion by associating the four houses with the Howth peninsula, five miles away. 3. Previous history.
The Renaming proposal has been approved by the Heritage Officer. The Irish translation has been approved by the Irish Office
1-4 St. Lawrence View, Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 / 1-4 Radharc San Labhrás, Bóthar Bhinn Éadair, Cluain Tarbh, Baile Átha Cliath 3.
Justification for the chosen name: The 4 houses are on the highest point of the original field running down to the seafront owned by the St. Lawrence family and upon which St. Lawrence Road and St Lawrence Grove dwellings have since been developed.
The name and numbers above are considered suitable and are recommended for adoption.
Coilín O’Reilly ______Executive Manager.
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North Central Area Office, Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Oifig Ceantar an Lárthuaiscirt, Ionad Cathartha an Taoibh Thuaidh, Bóthar Bun Raite, An Chúlóg, Baile Atha Cliath 17. T. 01 222 8541 F. 01 877 5851 E. [email protected]
25th June 2019 Ref: JOS/2493288/2019
The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.
Naming & Numbering Proposal for a new development on the site of the Swiss Cottage, Swords Road & School House Lane, Santry, Dublin 9.
Swiss Heights, Swiss Lodge, Swiss Gardens, Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9
This is a new build to rent apartment development on the site of the Swiss Cottage Public House, Swords Road & School House Lane, Santry, Dublin 9. The development is indicated on the attached drawing SM-2019-0410. The development will consist of 110 units in 3 blocks, a café, retail unit & a restaurant. The Naming & Numbering Proposal submitted by John Spain Associates Architects and approved by the Heritage Officer is as follows:
Overall development name- Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9/ * Insert Irish Translation
3 Apartment Blocks Block A 1-47 Swiss Heights, Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9 * Insert Irish Translation Block B 48-61 Swiss Lodge, Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9 * Insert Irish Translation Block C 61-110 Swiss Gardens, Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9. * Insert Irish Translation
Commercial Units Retail 1 Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9 * Insert Irish Translation Café 2 Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9 * Insert Irish Translation Restaurant 3 Swiss Cottage, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9 * Insert Irish Translation
The name and numbers above are considered suitable and are recommended for adoption.
Coilín O’Reilly Executive Manager.
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Planning & Property Development Department Civic Offices
1st July 2019 To the Chairperson and Members of The North Central Area Committee
Meeting: 15th July, 2019
Item No:
With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot of land to the front of 6 Howth Junction Cottages, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5. ______
An application has been received from Lisa and Derek Hennessy to purchase a plot of ground to the front of their property at No. 6 Howth Junction Cottages, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5. The plot of ground in question, which is shown coloured pink on Map Index No. SM-2019- 0259, and has an area of approximately 37 square metres, has been incorporated into their front garden for many years.
A new access road was provided by the Council to Howth Junction Cottages and the adjoining housing development in 1998. The old access road was no longer required and was incorporated into the front gardens of the houses.
It is proposed to dispose of the City Council’s fee simple interest in the plot of ground to Lisa and Derek Hennessy, the freehold owners of No. 6 Howth Junction Cottages, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The consideration shall be in the sum of €925 (nine hundred and twenty five euro). i.e. €25 per square metre i.e. €25 x 37 square metres.
2. The purchasers shall be responsible for any costs involved in incorporating the plot into their garden.
3. The purchasers shall be responsible for their own legal costs in the matter and shall also pay approximately €1,500.00 (plus VAT) towards the Council’s legal costs.
The disposal shall be subject to any such covenants and conditions as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
Paul Clegg______01/07/2019_____ Executive Manager Date
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Planning & Property Development Department Civic Offices
07/06/2019
To the Chairperson and Members of The North Central Area Committee
Meeting: 17th June 2019
Item No:
With reference to the disposal of a plot and grant of a permanent wayleave on Clonshaugh Heights, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17 to Gas Networks Ireland as part of the DRI Flood Mitigation Project ______
Gas Networks Ireland have identified the requirement to install a number of District Regulation Installations (DRI) boxes and associated works as part of a flood mitigation project. Gas Networks Ireland has now requested the disposal of a plot to erect a DRI box and a wayleave to access the pipeline in the future on Clonshaugh Heights, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17.
The plot for disposal is shown delineated in red and the associated wayleave is shown shaded in yellow on Map Index No. SM-2019-0235.
The Chief Valuer has reported that agreement has now been reached with GVA Donal O’Buachalla on behalf of Gas Networks Ireland, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The consideration for the disposal of the plot shall be in the sum of €1,000 plus VAT
2. The consideration for the grant of the wayleave shall be in the sum of €1,960 plus VAT
3. That Gas Networks Ireland shall pay any VAT arising out of this transaction.
4. That Gas Networks Ireland shall carry out all necessary accommodation, and reinstatement works including temporary security fencing as agreed with the Councils engineers.
5. That the works time period at each location shall be approximately 2 weeks from site entry to completion.
6. That Gas Networks Ireland shall pay the Councils Valuers’ fee of €3,200 plus VAT in the above cases and reasonable legal fees plus VAT to be agreed between the respective legal representatives.
7. The plot is encumbered by a 375 mm diameter surface pipe owned by Irish Water, therefore a wayleave three metres either side of this pipe will be maintained for Irish Water, as shown hatched in blue on map index number SM-2019-0235.
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The disposal shall be subject to any such covenants and conditions as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
Paul Clegg______11/06/2019______Executive Manager Date
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Planning & Property Development Department, Block 3, Floor 2, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
To: The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee
Meeting: 15th July 2019
Item No.
With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in the premises known as No. 120 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9.
Under Indenture of lease dated 15th September 1947, Dublin City Council demised a site at 120 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9 to Daniel Kenny for a term of 150 years from the 25th March 1947 subject to a yearly rent of £54.00.
By Indenture of sub-Lease dated 8th October 1951, the premises known as No. 120 Upper Drumcondra Road was sub-demised by Daniel Kenny to Patrick Sheehan for a term of 146 years from the 25th March 1951 at a yearly rent of £19.00.
A further Assignment dated 10th November 1998, Raymond Daly, Gerard Buckley and Laurence Laffan became vested as tenants-in-common in equal shares for all the residue of the term of sub- lease as mentioned above.
Rory O’Hagan, Solicitors acting on behalf of the applicants have obtained a court order to purchase the freehold for the sum of €2,500 ,being apportioned as follows: (1) €1,000 to Daniel Kenny and (2) €1,500 to Dublin City Council. Award of the County Registrar for Dublin dated 17th April 2018 refers.
Accordingly it is proposed to dispose of the Council’s fee simple interest in the premises No. 120 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9 subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The purchase price shall be the sum of €2,500 (two thousand five hundred euro) being apportioned as follows: (1) €1,000 to Daniel Kenny and (2) €1,500 to Dublin City Counci 2. That the applicants shall pay any charges which they are liable for under relevant legislation and shall clear all outstanding rent, rates and taxes (if any) on the property prior to completion of sale. 3. That the above proposal is subject to satisfactory proof of title. 4. That the applicant shall pay the Council’s legal fee’s which will be agreed with the Council’s Law Agent. 5. That Dublin City Council shall transfer unencumbered freehold title of the lands.
The property proposed to be disposed of is City Estate property.
The proposed disposal shall be subject to such conditions as to title to be furnished, as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
Dated this 24th June 2019
Helen McNamara Senior Executive Officer
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03/07/2019 North Central Area - TAG Meeting Minutes for Noting 35 Items (Area Committee Date: 15/07/2019) Page 1 of 7 Item Enquiry SP Ref Topic Road Post Request Description Tag Result Tag Comments Request By Received Sec
1 7004012 Speed Ramps CARNDONAGH PARK Dublin 13 traffic calming measures (traffic Not Following speed checks undertaken on 30th/31st August Member of 30/07/2018 0 (NC) signs, speed bumps). Recommended 2018.The 85th percentile speed was 40k/hr. This is below the the Public speed required to meet the warrant for traffic calming and is therefore not recommended.
2 7004268 Speed Ramps SLADEMORE Dublin 13 Speed ramps for this location. Not Speed checks carried out on 30/31 August 2018 show the 85th Member of 13/08/2018 2 AVENUE (NC) Recommended percentile speed at 39 k/hr. This does not meet the warrant for the Public traffic calming and is therefore not recommended.However as this is a 30k Zone and adjacent to a school. As a result of the speed survey,The Traffic advisory group accept that further engineering measures could be implemented at this location. These engineering measures could take the form of a number of different options, some of which could result in loss of parking.
A shortlist of traffic calming schemes will be formalised in conjunction with elected members of Dublin city council in Q4 of 2019 and you will be informed if this project has made it onto this shortlist. The final shortlist will be determined based on Health and Safety factors and the strategic importance of the location with respect to
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3 7004957 Speed Ramps CONQUER HILL Dublin 3 1) at 54 C.Hill Rd and 2) btwn 54 Not An additional ramp is not recommended north of 54 Conquer Hill Councillor 19/09/2018 0 ROAD (NC) C.Hill Rd and junction Kincora Recommended Road as this section of carriageway does not meet the criteria for Rd. the provision of ramps.The road should have a straight run of at least 200m.The factors taken into consideration in locating ramps include, spacing between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions. These consist of 4.5m flat topped ramps 75mm high with 1: 15 slopes and are spaced about 80 to 100 metres apart.
4 7004959 Traffic Calming KILBRIDE ROAD (NC) Dublin 5 On the Road Not Kilbride Road does not meet the criteria for the introduction of Councillor 19/09/2018 0 Recommended traffic calming due to the profile of the carriageway,Namely the road should have a straight run of at least 200m, The existing Pay & Display/Permit parking on either side of the road serves to calm this road, therefore traffic calming is not recommended.
5 7006041 Speed Ramps SAINT BRENDAN'S Dublin 5 on the road Not The provision of speed ramps are not recommended on St. Member of 15/11/2018 1 TERRACE (NC) Recommended Brendan's Terrace as the road does not meet the criteria for their the Public provision.The criteria used by Dublin City Council in assessing requests for the installation of ramps are; •The road should have a straight run of at least 200m •The 85th percentile speed should be greater than 50 km/h •Traffic volumes should exceed 60 vehicles per hour •There should be genuine road safety concerns based either on actual accident statistics or on observed road safety patterns or written report from an Inspector of the Garda Traffic Division, Dublin castle relating to an issuse of safe. 03/07/2019 North Central Area - TAG Meeting Minutes for Noting 35 Items (Area Committee Date: 15/07/2019) Page 2 of 7 Item Enquiry SP Ref Topic Road Post Request Description Tag Result Tag Comments Request By Received Sec
6 7006048 Speed Ramps COPELAND AVENUE Dublin 3 Additional ramps for the length of Not The ramps on Copeland Ave.have been positioned in accordance Councillor 16/11/2018 0 (NC) Copeland Avenue. Recommended with current best practice. The factors taken into consideration in locating ramps include, spacing between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions. These consist of 4.5m flat topped ramps 75mm high with 1: 15 slopes Ramps are spaced about 80 to 100 metres apart, the profile resulting in more even speeds of 35 – 42 kph along the road, and less braking and acceleration, thereby reducing noise levels in built up areas.The provision of additional ramps are therefore not recommended.
7 7006362 Zebra Crossing WATERMILL ROAD Dublin 5 Zebra crossing for safety of Not The provision of a Zebra crossing on Watermill Road is not Councillor 04/12/2018 1 (NC) young children, the elderly Recommended recommended as the location does not meet the criteria for population and park users. installation. Traffic volume, speed and carriageway width on Watermill Road would not be apropriate for the provision of same. Zebra crossings give priority to pedestrians but do not actively slow down vehicles, they may induce unsafe behaviour from both driver and pedestrian. The issue of safety is more critical for the visually impaired and the NCBI have found Zebra crossings undesirable from their point of view. In addition compliance with the law regarding this type of crossing is very difficult to enforce unless offending motorists are caught in the act. Zebra crossings
Page 160 Page rely on drivers to give way to pedestrians stepping onto a crossing which result in faster crossing times for pedestrians and less delay for traffic. However they are generally only suitable in locations where the 85th percentile speed is less than 56k/hr, Traffic volume is moderate, carriageway width is no greater than 7m and used in conjunction with traffic calming schemes.
8 7006442 Traffic Calming KILLESTER AVENUE Dublin 5 Concerns regarding speeding Not Killester Ave. has been traffic calmed with ramps placed at Member of 07/12/2018 0 (NC) and rat running on Killester Av Recommended apropriate locations according to our guidelines.and current best the Public practice. The factors taken into consideration in locating ramps include, spacing between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions. Signage has been provided at the entrance to the 50k Zone. Repeater signs are not provided as this would lead to a proliferation of signs throughout the city. Cars driving in excess of the speed limit is a matter for enforcement and should be reported to the Gardaí.Further measures are not recommended.
9 7006875 Speed Ramps MALAHIDE ROAD Dublin 3 Speed ramps have been Not Burnell is not in the charge of D.C.C. The existing ramps have TD 16/01/2019 0 (NC) removed Recommended been removed by the Developer as they did not meet the D.C.C. design Standards. This measure was conducted as part of the taking in charge process which is currently being undertaken by the Developer. 03/07/2019 North Central Area - TAG Meeting Minutes for Noting 35 Items (Area Committee Date: 15/07/2019) Page 3 of 7 Item Enquiry SP Ref Topic Road Post Request Description Tag Result Tag Comments Request By Received Sec
10 7006993 Speed Ramps GLENFARNE ROAD Dublin 5 One narrow and high ramp for Not Speed checks conducted on 7th/8th. September 2018 show the TD 22/01/2019 0 (NC) this location. Recommended 85th percentile as a marginal 50k/hr. However as the volume of traffic during peak is considerable at 97 vehicles per hour. It was recommended that 2 no4.5m ramps be provided, located at Lamp Standards no 2 & 4.The standard of deflector (speed ramp) which Local Authorities have to comply to the construction of, is targeted to influence a speed calming effect on traffic travelling over 50km/hr., resulting in the current height and length profile design with which we must adhere to.Likewise; The ramps will be positioned in accordance with current best practice. The factors taken into consideration in locating ramps include, spacing between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions. These consist of 4.5m flat topped ramps 75mm high with 1: 15 slopes and are spaced about 80 to 100 metres apart, the profile resulting in more even speeds of 35 – 42 kph along the road, and less braking and acceleration, thereby reducing noise levels in built up areas.Relocating the proposed ramps is therefore not recommended.
11 7007184 Speed Ramps SWAN'S NEST Dublin 5 Additional speed ramp, and Not Traffic calming has been provided on the northern section of Member of 31/01/2019 0 AVENUE (NC) "Slow down - Children at Play" Recommended Swans Nest Ave. as this section of the road met our design the Public
Page 161 Page signage, for this road. criteria, however the southern section is not apropriate for ramps due to the curved profile and width of the carriageway.
12 7007812 TAG General HOLLYBROOK ROAD Dublin 3 One-way system, or other Recommended Following observations there are insufficient pedestrian Member of 07/03/2019 0 Engineer Query (NC) measures, to increase safety at movements across this junction to warrant the provision and cost the Public this crossing. of a controlled pedestrian crossing. However the provision of a buildout on either side of the junction will be considered which will narrow the road width and slow traffic cornering.This will be included on a future works programme subject to funding being available and technical considerations.
13 7008320 Double Yellow CRESTFIELD CLOSE Dublin 9 DYLs for this area. Not This is a matter for the Gardaí or Dublin Street Parking Services Councillor 08/04/2019 0 Lines (NC) Recommended as Under The Roads Traffic Act (Traffic & Parking) Regulations, Section 36 (c) a vehicle shall not be parked on a public road within 5 metres of a road junction. Rules of the Road Part 4: “When parking a vehicle you must ensure that: - It does not inconvenience, obstruct or endanger other traffic." Illegal parking should be reported to the Gardai or Dublin Street Parking Services, for enforcement under the law.
14 7008416 P&D/Permit RICHMOND ROAD Dublin 3 Pay & display scheme for this Not A parking scheme cannot be recommended on Richmond Road Member of 11/04/2019 1 Parking (NC) location. Recommended based on its current layout. The road is not wide enough to the Public facilitate traffic in both directions and on-street parking. 03/07/2019 North Central Area - TAG Meeting Minutes for Noting 35 Items (Area Committee Date: 15/07/2019) Page 4 of 7 Item Enquiry SP Ref Topic Road Post Request Description Tag Result Tag Comments Request By Received Sec
15 7008417 No Right Turn MALAHIDE ROAD Dublin 3 Rescind No Right Turn to Not The no right turn was recommended for safety reasons, It was Member of 11/04/2019 12 (Rescind) (NC) alleviate congestion at Northern Recommended introduced to prevent cars crossing the busy north bound the Public Cross Business Park & Malahide Road Dual Carriageway and stopping on the central apartments. median & blocking the north bound carriageway. Motorists who wish to go southbound can go via the N32 adjacent to Bewleys. Northern Cross is not in the charge of D.C.C.,however as Malahide Road is, the ban was introduced.The rescinding of the ban is not recommended.
16 7008455 Parking CHURCH AVENUE Drumcondra,Parking prohibitions for the Not Double yellow lines have been provided to restrict parking in front Minister 12/04/2019 0 Restrictions (NC) Dublin 9 school gate. Recommended of Drumcondra National School. It is not the policy of D.C.C. to provide set down parking at schools due to the danger posed to children and parents with the constant vehicular manoevers and poor visibility created with set down areas.Set downs also lead to adverse traffic conditions and congestion more so on narrow roads such as at this location.The Traffic Dept. would encourage parents to leave their car at home and to walk or cycle to and from school with their child. Public transport is encouraged if distances are too far for walking. Even using public transport or walking one or two days a week would improve congestion at schools.
Page 162 Page • Parents who insist on driving to school can be encouraged to park away from the school gate and walk at least part of the journey.
17 7008456 One-Way System CHURCH AVENUE Drumcondra,Request for one-way system, Not A one way system is not recommended on Church Ave. for the Member of 12/04/2019 0 (NC) Dublin 9 due to narrowness of road. Recommended following reasons; the Public • It could result result in delays to the emergency services • It would result in considerable inconvenience to local residents and other road users with regard to access.Church Ave. is the only link between Drumcondra Road and Grace Park Road other than Richmond Road and Griffith Ave. • It would result in increased volumes of traffic on other local streets as traffic is re located. • It would result in increased speeds as traffic flow would be in the one direction.
18 7008469 Speed Ramps THE DEMESNE (NC) Dublin 5 Reinstatement of pre-existing Not This should be referred to Road Maintenance for re-installation of Councillor 15/04/2019 0 speed ramps. Recommended ramp/entry treatment.
19 7008496 Double Yellow FOXFIELD SAINT Dublin 5 On the road Recommended The carriageway adjacent to no 50 Foxfield St. John is circa 8m Councillor 15/04/2019 0 Lines (Extend) JOHN (NC) wide, this together with a footpath in excess of 4m is more than adequate for access and egress to the dwellings opposite St. John the Evangelest Church. Parking restrictions in order to facillitate access is therefore not recommended. 03/07/2019 North Central Area - TAG Meeting Minutes for Noting 35 Items (Area Committee Date: 15/07/2019) Page 5 of 7 Item Enquiry SP Ref Topic Road Post Request Description Tag Result Tag Comments Request By Received Sec
20 7008554 Children Crossing CROMCASTLE Dublin 5 "Children Crossing" or "School Recommended Area under 7008555. Following investigation, it is recommended Internal 17/04/2019 0 Sign GREEN (NC) Ahead" Signage. that a W141 "school ahead "sign be provided at either approach to both Schools.Located at Kilbarron Park and Cromcastle Green at their junctions with Cromcastle Road. and also at or near their junctions with Kilbarron Road.
21 7008555 Children Crossing KILBARRON PARK Dublin 5 "Children Crossing" or "School Recommended Following investigation, it is recommended that a W141 "school Member of 17/04/2019 0 Sign (NC) Ahead" Signage. ahead "sign be provided at either approach to both the Public Schools.Located at Kilbarron Park and Cromcastle Green at their junctions with Cromcastle Road. and also at or near their junctions with Kilbarron Road.
22 7008628 Double Yellow COOLOCK DRIVE Dublin 17 outside Aldi and Jennings Recommended Following investigation, it is recommended that double yellow Member of 24/04/2019 0 Lines (NC) Funeral Home as parked cars ar lines be provided on the eastern side of Coolock Drive from the the Public blocking buses. existing double yellow lines to the south of bus stop 4697 running south westwards for 24m.to the continuous white line. It is also recommended that the existing continuous white line associated with the traffic signals at its junction with Oscar Traynor Road be extended northwards for 17m to the entrance to Jennings Funeral Home.
23 7008759 163 Page Double Yellow BRIAN BORU Dublin 3 Larger DYLs for this location. Not Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section Member of 30/04/2019 0 Lines (Extend) STREET (NC) Recommended 36 paragraph(2) i, it is illegal to park”on a footway,a grass margin the Public or a median strip”; Likewise: Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) c, “within 5 meters of a road junction; It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as extending yellow lines around corners, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. Infringements of the Act is being referred to the Gardai and Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.
24 7008769 Parking GRANGE PARK Dublin 5 DYLs or No Parking signage to Recommended Following investigation, It is recommended that double yellow Member of 01/05/2019 0 Restrictions CRESCENT (NC) preserve access to residence. lines be provided around the turning circle adjacent to 144 Grange the Public Park Crescent for a distance of 37m.Starting and ending at the red cobblelock.This measure is to maintain access to the adjacent properties.
25 7008792 Children Crossing ALBERT COLLEGE Dublin 9 Albert College area Recommended It is recommended to install Children Crossing Signs, on Albert TD 02/05/2019 0 Sign AVENUE (NC) College Park at the junction with Collins Avenue extension, and on Albert College Court at the junction with Ballymun Road. 03/07/2019 North Central Area - TAG Meeting Minutes for Noting 35 Items (Area Committee Date: 15/07/2019) Page 6 of 7 Item Enquiry SP Ref Topic Road Post Request Description Tag Result Tag Comments Request By Received Sec
26 7008808 Double Yellow ASHCROFT (NC) Dublin 5 Extend DYLs in Ashcroft Estate Not Following inspection on 4/04/2019 it was observed that most of Member of 02/05/2019 0 Lines (Extend) to deal with dangerous parking. Recommended the available on street parking north of the entrance road was the Public occupied. However parking was not interfering with access or traffic due to the width of the carriageway being in excess of 6.5m.with residential access on the west side only. The provision of parking restrictions would only serve to shift commuter parking to surrounding roads. It should be noted that a continuous white line exists associated with the yield sign of which it is illegal to park opposite. Extending the double yellow lines are not recommended.
27 7008809 Continuous White LORCAN ROAD (NC) Dublin 9 White line, or other measures, to Not Further Parking Prohibitions are not recommended at this Member of 02/05/2019 0 Line discourage dangerous parking at Recommended location. Under the Rules of the Road Part 4: “When parking a the Public this bend. vehicle you must ensure that: - It does not inconvenience, obstruct or endanger other traffic." On street parking can calm traffic by increasing driver caution, visually narrow the carriageway and reduce forward visibility.
28 7008942 Speed Ramps BROOKWOOD Dublin 5 The set of speed ramps between Not On a bus and emergency service route, speed cushions rather Member of 09/05/2019 2 AVENUE (NC) 105 and 111 are inefficient Recommended than ramps have been provided on such roads to facilitate the Public emergency vehicles and safety of bus passengers. Following Page 164 Page consultation with Dublin Bus and the Gardaí, speed cushions are considered the most appropriate method of traffic calming on bus routes. The ramps on Brookwood Ave have been positioned in accordance with current best practice. The factors taken into consideration in locating ramps include, spacing between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions. These consist of 3.5m speed cushions, 65 mm high. Ramps are spaced about 80 to 100 metres apart, the profile resulting in more even speeds of 35 – 42 kph along the road, and less braking and acceleration, thereby reducing noise levels in built up areas.
29 7009103 Speed Ramps BUNRATTY ROAD Dublin 17 Increase width of ramps along Recommended Bunratty Road is on a bus route, speed cushions rather than Member of 15/05/2019 0 (NC) the road, to prevent vehicles ramps have been provided on such roads to facilitate emergency the Public speeding between gaps. vehicles and safety of bus passengers. Following consultation with Dublin Bus and the Gardaí, speed cushions are considered the most appropriate method of traffic calming on bus routes. Large single ramps have been shown to be less effective in reducing speed, Therefore the replacement of these cushions is not recommended.
30 7009119 Double Yellow EDENMORE Dublin 5 DYLs for traffic island, bends and Recommended Following examination it is recommended that double yellow lines Internal 16/05/2019 0 Lines CRESCENT (NC) junctions leading onto Springdale be provided on the northern section of the traffic island at the Road, to prevent parking and junction of Springdale Road and Edenmore Crescent a distance poor visibility issues at this of 14m. This measure is to prevent parking at this location. location. 03/07/2019 North Central Area - TAG Meeting Minutes for Noting 35 Items (Area Committee Date: 15/07/2019) Page 7 of 7 Item Enquiry SP Ref Topic Road Post Request Description Tag Result Tag Comments Request By Received Sec
31 7009270 Children Crossing ABBEYFIELD (NC) Dublin 5 "Children-at-play" signage Not W142"children crossing"signs have been provided on either TD 21/05/2019 1 Sign requested, due to severe bends Recommended approach to the green on Abbeyfield, these signs are adequate in the estate. warning of children playing in the area. Therefore further signage is not recommended.
32 7009324 Speed Ramps CLONTARF ROAD Dublin 3 Speed ramps for both Not The location and specification of the proposed ramps do not Internal 23/05/2019 0 (NC) approaches to floodgates on Recommended meet the D.C.C. criteria for the provision of traffic calming and are Wooden Bridge. therefore not recommended.
33 7009484 Speed Ramps WOODBINE ROAD Dublin 5 Additional ramps in closer Not Woodbine Road has been Traffic calmed, Speed ramps are Councillor 30/05/2019 0 (NC) proximity to prevent traffic from Recommended located in the optimum position with regard to best design gaining speed. practice taking into account its position relative to the other ramps on the road and also maximising visibility under the lamp standards where possible. These consist of 4.5m flat topped ramps 75mm high with 1: 15 slopes spaced about 80 to 100 metres apart, the profile resulting in more even speeds along the road, and less braking and acceleration, thereby reducing noise levels in built up areas.Therefore additional ramps are not recommended.
34 7009536 Speed Ramps EDENMORE PARK Dublin 5 Speed ramps for this road. Not Speed ramps have been provided at apropriate locations on Member of 05/06/2019 0 Page 165 Page (NC) Recommended Edenmore Park Speed ramps and Cushions are located in the the Public optimum position with regard to best design practice taking into account their position relative to the other ramps on the road and also maximising visibility under the lamp standards where possible.Further calming is therefore not recommended.
35 90051762 SP_40676 Yellow Box KILBARRACK ROAD Dublin 5 at entrance to Kilbarrack Parade Not Renewal only required. To be referred to traffic officer for Member of 06/10/2017 0 (NC) (Industrial Estate). Recommended re-painting. the Public
Traffic Service Requests, Status Report at 15/06/2019 North East Area Committee Meeting 15/07/2019
Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) Service Request Statistics
67 No. TAG Requests received since previous report
308 Total TAG Requests currently open on Confirm
Breakdown of TAG Requests currently open on Confirm
Stage 1 6 Stage 2 200 Stage 3 0 Stage 4 64 Stage 5 37 Appeal 1
General traffic service requests not requiring Statutory Orders.
Total Non Tag requests received since previous 14 report Total Non Tag requests currently open on 239 Confirm.
Traffic Advisory Group Status Reports Explanation of Stages: Stage 1 - Set up file, Assignment to Engineer, etc Stage 2 - Assessment, Site surveys, review statutory orders, etc Stage 3 - Consultations, with Garda, Dublin Bus, Luas, NTA, Local residents / businesses, etc Stage 4 - Decision, TAG group, statutory orders, etc Stage 5 - Implementation, signs, lines, construction, signal changes, certifications, etc
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Item Enquiry SP Ref Site Subject Description Logged Status
1 7002466 COOLATREE PARK (NE) Speed Ramps on the road 18/04/2018 12:51:391
2 7002606 GRANGE ROAD (NE) Traffic Lights (new) at Roundabout 30/04/2018 16:00:041
3 7004294 KILBARRACK ROAD (NE) TAG General Engineer Query Parking set-up causes blind spots and 15/08/2018 09:26:161 overhang onto main road including bike lane.
4 7007812 HOLLYBROOK ROAD (NE) TAG General Engineer Query One-way system, or other measures, to 07/03/2019 13:34:421 increase safety at this crossing.
5 7008526 KINCORA ROAD (NE) TAG General Engineer Query Road markings for schools at this location. 16/04/2019 15:45:081
6 7009453 SP-40802 KILLESTER PARK (NE) Stop Sign Stop signage and road markings for junction 29/05/2019 16:53:231 with Killester Avenue, and for slip road in front of shops.
7 90046202 SP_31756 WATERMILL ROAD (NE) Disab Park Bay Gen (Rescind) Move space 03/06/2016 12:36:142
8 90047685 SP_36541 CARNDONAGH LAWN (NE) Double Yellow Lines or single yellow time-plated 6am to 7pm 15/02/2017 15:00:372 outside No.41.
9 90047919 SP_36777 SAINT BRIGID'S ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at St Brigids Rd / Gracefield Rd interface 02/03/2017 12:18:332
10 90047992 SP_36850 HOWTH ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing near entrance to Foxfield Road. 07/03/2017 14:34:462
11 90048168 SP_37028 NEWBROOK ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian or Zebra Crossing from 15/03/2017 12:52:312 Donaghmede Credit Union to the shops, east of the Topaz Garage.
12 90048222 SP_37083 STATION ROAD (NE) Bus Stop Marking request bus cage marking be moved or 16/03/2017 13:47:592 reduced in size
13 90048756 SP_37624 ANNADALE DRIVE (NE) Double Yellow Lines on the corners and at the entrance to the 24/04/2017 12:21:222 cul-de-sac to Nos. 49-87.
14 90049525 SP_38401 CLONSHAUGH AVENUE (NE) Traffic Lights (new) at the junction of Glin Road. 30/05/2017 15:13:472
15 90049567 SP_38443 SWORDS ROAD (NE) Cycle Track Request for cycle lanes on Swords Road 01/06/2017 08:58:442 between the junctions of Shanowen Road - Larkhill Road
16 90050599 SP_39497 SWORDS ROAD (NE) P&D/Permit Parking request for P&D parking. 02/08/2017 12:37:482
17 90050698 SP_39596 SWORDS ROAD (NE) Cycle Track from Whitehall junction along road towards 09/08/2017 12:20:232 city centre
18 90050700 SP_39598 MAIN STREET (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Coolock Village, outside Cock and Bull pub 09/08/2017 12:53:482
19 90050720 SP_39618 ARDLEA ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at Ardlea Road /Kilmore Road 09/08/2017 20:06:342
20 90050790 SP_39688 CASTLE AVENUE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at junction of Castle Ave and Victoria Rd. 14/08/2017 13:14:142
21 90050804 SP_39702 SAINT GABRIEL'S ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing between church and shops 15/08/2017 11:53:502
22 90050913 SP_39813 COOLOCK DRIVE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing across from the Aldi Store. 22/08/2017 13:12 1:36
23 90050952 SP_39853 CLONTARF ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at junction with Oulton Road. 23/08/2017 12:06:12 1
24 90050996 SP_39897 WINDSOR AVENUE (NE) Disab Park Bay Residential outside no 41. 25/08/2017 09:48:352
25 90051090 SP_39991 GREENCASTLE ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at Greencastle Parade. 30/08/2017 16:08:412
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Item Enquiry SP Ref Site Subject Description Logged Status
26 90051162 SP_40063 VERNON PARK (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) At No.8 (appealing SR39932 decision not to 04/09/2017 17:01:522 extend DYL's)
27 90051538 SP_40447 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing on Malahide Rd at the walkway between 25/09/2017 00:00:002 Malahide road and Belmayne. See SR17694
28 90051694 SP_40607 CLONTARF ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at the Astro Pitches. 04/10/2017 00:00:002
29 90051762 SP_40676 KILBARRACK ROAD (NE) Yellow Box at entrance to Kilbarrack Parade (Industrial 06/10/2017 00:00:002 Estate).
30 7000549 THE CLOISTERS (NE) Double Yellow Lines along the green on The Cloisters, Grace 23/11/2017 13:27:032 Park Road.
31 7000972 WATERMILL ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing close to the junction of All Saint's Road. 19/12/2017 13:30:172
32 7001299 TURLOGH PARADE (NE) Cycle Track on the road. 19/01/2018 10:02:532
33 7001307 SWORDS ROAD (NE) Cycle Track for cycle lane inbound (outside Whitehall 19/01/2018 12:40:452 Church)
34 7001499 SHANTALLA DRIVE (NE) Disab Park Bay Resid (Rescind) removal of disabled parking bay outside no. 30/01/2018 16:29:052 3
35 7001602 ALL SAINTS ROAD (NE) Bus Stop Marking Bus Stop Markings for: All Saints Road, 07/02/2018 13:34:592 Watermill Drive, Watermilll Road.
36 7001641 NEWBROOK ROAD (NE) Double Yellow Lines Extend DYL's further up Newbrook Ave at 09/02/2018 12:48:072 the junction with Newbrook Rd.
37 7001670 BARRYSCOURT ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian crossing with lights to allow safe 13/02/2018 10:27:412 access to Northside Shopping Centre.
38 7001681 BELMAYNE AVENUE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing on Parkside Boulevard near the two schools 13/02/2018 12:13:322
39 7001858 CLONTARF ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian/cyclist crossing for seaward side. 27/02/2018 15:51:072
40 7002058 GREENCASTLE ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Greencastle Rd at the eastern entrance to 16/03/2018 16:43:222 the Stardust Memorial Park
41 7002063 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE Pedestrian Crossing at a suitable point along the avenue. 16/03/2018 17:00:202 (NE)
42 7002517 CLONTARF ROAD (NE) TAG General Engineer Query Safety conflict Cycle Lane between Bus Stop 23/04/2018 10:32:452 1752 (inbound east of Wooden Bridge) and the kerb.
43 7003411 CLONTARF ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian facilities at area around Clontarf 18/06/2018 13:21:542 Baths
44 7003684 MILLBROOK AVENUE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Safety measures to enable children to cross 06/07/2018 15:59:002 road
45 7003777 OULTON ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at or near junction Oulton Road/Clontarf 13/07/2018 12:38:152 Road
46 7004012 CARNDONAGH PARK (NE) Speed Ramps traffic calming measures (traffic signs, 30/07/2018 11:44:532 speed bumps).
47 7004268 SLADEMORE AVENUE (NE) Speed Ramps Speed ramps for this location. 13/08/2018 18:19:342
48 7004372 TEMPLE VIEW AVENUE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing (Relocate) Proposed pedestrian crossing too near to the17/08/2018 12:13:362 roundabout.
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Item Enquiry SP Ref Site Subject Description Logged Status
49 7004510 DOLLYMOUNT PARK (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Install safe crossing to bus stop, with rumble 24/08/2018 15:55:432 strips to warn approaching cyclists.
50 7004513 CROMCASTLE GREEN (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at Entrance to Scoil Fhursa 27/08/2018 09:13:332
51 7004729 BRIDGE STREET (NE) Cycle Track Looking for cycle lane markings to be 05/09/2018 14:36:302 considered for Bridge Street
52 7004834 OSCAR TRAYNOR ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing To review the effectiveness of the lights. 11/09/2018 15:53:272
53 7004957 CONQUER HILL ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps 1) at 54 C.Hill Rd and 2) btwn 54 C.Hill Rd 19/09/2018 16:36:372 and junction Kincora Rd.
54 7004959 KILBRIDE ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming On the Road 19/09/2018 16:50:122
55 7004965 FAIRVIEW STRAND (NE) Advance Cycle Stop Line Request for Advance Cycle Stopline 19/09/2018 18:40:392
56 7005122 CRAIGFORD DRIVE (NE) Traffic Calming On the road 27/09/2018 11:58:592
57 7005384 CLONSHAUGH ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming Being used as a ratrun. Request for 12/10/2018 09:19:032 restriction to be put in place.
58 7005425 HOWTH ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming Provision of a speed warning signal near 15/10/2018 12:40:242 Circle K, and change in road colours.
59 7005446 GRACE PARK ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Richmond Rd - Grace Park Rd 15/10/2018 16:07:402
60 7005447 FAIRVIEW TERRACE (NE) Traffic Calming along the street. 15/10/2018 16:16:552
61 7005451 RICHMOND ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming Install intermittent speed signage and speed 15/10/2018 17:28:282 limit restriction signage.
62 7005452 GRACE PARK ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing For crossing to Clonturk Park. 15/10/2018 17:32:442
63 7005612 SAINT LAWRENCE ROAD (NE)Traffic Lights (new) For exiting onto the Howth Road. 23/10/2018 18:17:462
64 7005754 MAIN STREET RAHENY Right Turn Filter Light For traffic coming up Main Street (from St 02/11/2018 15:18:142 Anne's) and turning right onto Howth Road.
65 7005793 GRANGE PARK ROAD (NE) Speed Cushions Speed cushions for all main roads into the 06/11/2018 12:37:492 estate.
66 7005837 BELGROVE ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing (Relocate) Looking for consideration be given to the 08/11/2018 09:43:132 possibility of moving the pedestrian crossing back to Belgrove Road.
67 7005855 COOLOCK LANE (NE) Traffic Lights (new) Traffic lights for slip roads, or footbridge over 08/11/2018 16:23:12 1 road.
68 7006041 SAINT BRENDAN'S TERRACE Speed Ramps on the road 15/11/2018 19:36:062 (NE)
69 7006048 COPELAND AVENUE (NE) Speed Ramps Additional ramps for the length of Copeland 16/11/2018 12:12:502 Avenue.
70 7006049 SAINT LAWRENCE ROAD (NE)Traffic Calming Measures to prevent "rat-running", including 16/11/2018 12:21:302 No Right Turn between 7-10am.
71 7006085 COLLINSWOOD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian crossing for entrance to estate, 19/11/2018 11:52:242 near bus stops.
72 7006097 KINCORA AVENUE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Add a 4th ped crossing to assist visually 19/11/2018 17:13:302 impaired individual.
73 7006208 MORROGH TERRACE (NE) Cycle Track Contra-flow cycle lane for this location. 27/11/2018 10:48:372 Page 170 Page 3 of 13 Status Report Thursday 27 June 2019 308 Items
Item Enquiry SP Ref Site Subject Description Logged Status
74 11072318 2403250 BUNRATTY ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps (Rescind) requesting that the ramp outside home be 27/11/2018 14:31:082 moved.
75 7006281 SHANOWEN ROAD (NE) Left Turn Filter Light Left turn filter for traffic coming from 29/11/2018 12:31:12 1 Shanowen Road to Swords Road.
76 7006286 GRACE PARK ROAD (NE) Right Turn Filter Light Green filter light for this junction. 29/11/2018 16:06:572
77 7006331 SWORDS ROAD (NE) Yellow Box to allow right turning buses cross the straight 03/12/2018 14:39:492 ahead lane to turn right onto Collins Avenue
78 7006334 HOWTH ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing On the road 03/12/2018 16:50:382
79 7006347 SHANLISS ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps speed ramps at this location are not effective 03/12/2018 17:10:082 and cars are speeding relentlessly on this road.
80 7006362 WATERMILL ROAD (NE) Zebra Crossing Zebra crossing for safety of young children, 04/12/2018 13:05:472 the elderly population and park users.
81 7006426 MOATVIEW AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming along the road 06/12/2018 13:09:12 1
82 7006431 VERNON AVENUE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing From the Sybil Hill entrance to St Anne’s 06/12/2018 14:48:332 across to Vernon Avenue.
83 7006434 CLONSHAUGH AVENUE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian lights for Clonshaugh Avenue. 06/12/2018 16:21:582
84 7006442 KILLESTER AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming Concerns regarding speeding and rat 07/12/2018 10:30:472 running on Killester Av
85 7006490 GRACE PARK ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming Speed bumps, additional signage, or other 10/12/2018 15:58:102 measures for this location.
86 7006505 SHANLISS ROAD (NE) TAG General Engineer Query speed survey requested. 11/12/2018 13:18:282
87 7006514 BROOKWOOD GROVE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing (Relocate) Move pedestrian crossing further from the 11/12/2018 16:20:242 turn or provide additional traffic lights or pedestrian crossing signage.
88 7006553 FURRY PARK ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing From Furry Park Road to St Anne’s 13/12/2018 11:30:382
89 7006655 CARNDONAGH ROAD (NE) Speed Cushions along road 21/12/2018 12:45:212
90 7006851 COPELAND AVENUE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian light for this road. 15/01/2019 10:54:222
91 7006875 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps Speed ramps have been removed 16/01/2019 09:09:012
92 7006934 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Traffic Lights (new) For traffic exiting Burnell Court in Northern 21/01/2019 09:20:412 Cross - beside the Hilton Hotel.
93 7006993 GLENFARNE ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps One narrow and high ramp for this location. 22/01/2019 14:42:412
94 7006996 COOLRUA DRIVE (NE) Traffic Calming "30km/h speed limit", "Children-at-play", and 22/01/2019 15:43:552 "Children Crossing" signage required due to heavy traffic using road to access Beaumont House.
95 7007012 MAIN STREET (NE) Traffic Calming Additional traffic calming measures for this 22/01/2019 17:09:202 area.
96 7007013 SAINT ASSAM'S DRIVE (NE) Traffic Calming Utilize ramp-on, ramp-off method to reduce 22/01/2019 17:25:032 speed of vehicles.
97 7007087 REDMOND'S COURT (NE) Traffic Calming Review this location for traffic calming 25/01/2019 13:35:472 meaures. Page 171 Page 4 of 13 Status Report Thursday 27 June 2019 308 Items
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98 7007169 HOWTH ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming Specifically looking for Driver feedback sign. 31/01/2019 13:21:102
99 7007184 SWAN'S NEST AVENUE (NE) Speed Ramps Additional speed ramp, and "Slow down - 31/01/2019 16:56:262 Children at Play" signage, for this road.
100 7007238 MILLWOOD PARK (NE) Traffic Calming Traffic calming measures for this road, 05/02/2019 12:21:12 1 especially during matches.
101 7007239 MILLWOOD PARK (NE) Parking Restrictions Parking prohibitions for this location, 05/02/2019 12:24:002 especially during matches.
102 7007240 WOODBINE PARK (NE) Traffic Calming Traffic calming measures due to rat-running 05/02/2019 12:35:472 and speeding, and to assist elderly pedestrians in crossing the road.
103 7007249 CHANEL ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming Additional measures for Chanel Road. Also 05/02/2019 17:06:322 CHANEL AVE.
104 7007493 THE HOLE IN THE WALL Roundabout (Rescind) Rescind roundabout and pedestrian lights, 19/02/2019 12:01:512 ROAD (NE) and replace with signalised junction.
105 7007527 GRACEFIELD ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian crossing for this road. 20/02/2019 16:35:082
106 7007549 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Yellow Box at junction Brian Rd 21/02/2019 11:29:312
107 7007554 BELTON PARK AVENUE (NE) Speed Ramps along the road 21/02/2019 12:49:382
108 7007559 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Right Turn Filter Light Right Turn Filter lights for traffic turning right 21/02/2019 15:06:472 onto Malahide Road from Griffith Avenue and from Copeland Avenue.
109 7007562 CLONSHAUGH ROAD (NE) Traffic Lights (new) at junction Riverside Park 21/02/2019 15:30:342
110 7007567 PRIORSWOOD ROAD (NE) Yellow Box Yellow box to prevent traffic being blocked at 21/02/2019 17:22:182 this location.
111 7007642 ELLENFIELD ROAD (NE) Disab Park Bay Residential adjacent to No.5 26/02/2019 12:47:042
112 7007648 EDENMORE GREEN (NE) Traffic Calming Additional traffic calming measures for this 26/02/2019 17:04:292 area.
113 7007746 MELROSE AVENUE (NE) P&D/Permit Park (Change Extend parking scheme to include Sundays. 04/03/2019 16:33:512 Hours)
114 7007830 SAINT DAVID'S WOOD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian signals to facilitate children 08/03/2019 12:57:592 crossing from St. David's Wood.
115 7007837 MORROGH TERRACE (NE) Traffic Calming Pinch point and/or speed table for this 08/03/2019 16:36:362 junction.
116 7007963 BROOKWOOD RISE (NE) Disab Park Bay General St. Michael’s House buses find the house 15/03/2019 14:47:292 difficult to access as they are picking up and dropping the residents from work and other activities
117 7008003 COOLOCK LANE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian facilities for pedestrians crossing 20/03/2019 16:23:192 to and from Santry.
118 7008050 ELMFIELD AVENUE (NE) Double Yellow Lines DYLs to prevent dangerous parking & 22/03/2019 17:05:392 increase road safety at this location.
119 7008093 BROOKWOOD CRESCENT Speed Ramps Brookwood Crescent is being used as a rat 26/03/2019 15:04:382 (NE) run and the residents would like the area to be considered for speed ramps.
120 7008094 GREENWOOD WALK (NE) Speed Ramps Regrade first speed ramp on Greenwood 26/03/2019 15:40:302 Walk. Page 172 Page 5 of 13 Status Report Thursday 27 June 2019 308 Items
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121 7008105 PHILIPSBURGH AVENUE (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) Extend double yellow lines as far as 27/03/2019 12:04:352 Philipsburgh Avenue and maintain on Philipsburgh Avenue.
122 7008111 LARKHILL ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing At the junction of Larkhill Rd and the Swords 27/03/2019 14:21:412 Rd exiting Santry Village
123 7008198 CLANRANALD ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming The junction between Clanranald and 01/04/2019 13:04:172 Clanmahon.
124 7008320 CRESTFIELD CLOSE (NE) Double Yellow Lines DYLs for this area. 08/04/2019 17:50:262
125 7008341 SLADEMORE AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming Speed ramps, or other traffic calming 09/04/2019 15:55:252 measures, for this junction.
126 7008348 VICTORIA VILLAS (NE) No Parking No parking outside 14B to preserve turning 09/04/2019 17:12 1:58 point on the cul-de-sac for Charlemont Road.
127 7008375 COLLINSWOOD (NE) Speed Ramps The main stretch of road in Collinswood 10/04/2019 12:02:122 Estate
128 7008378 CRAIGFORD DRIVE (NE) Speed Ramps School children crossing 10/04/2019 12:06:192
129 7008390 GRATTAN LODGE (NE) Traffic Lights (new) Repeating traffic signals on exit road to 10/04/2019 17:02:592 Grattan Lodge Estate.
130 7008391 GRANGE ROAD (NE) Traffic Lights (Rescind) Rescind 2nd set of lights on Grange Road at 10/04/2019 17:05:462 Grange Abbey Estate.
131 7008413 GRANGE ROAD (NE) Cycle Track Cycle track for this location. 11/04/2019 13:04:052
132 7008416 RICHMOND ROAD (NE) P&D/Permit Parking Pay & display scheme for this location. 11/04/2019 15:00:032
133 7008417 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) No Right Turn (Rescind) Rescind No Right Turn to alleviate 11/04/2019 15:43:432 congestion at Northern Cross Business Park & apartments.
134 7008420 SEAFIELD ROAD WEST (NE) School Warden Crossing Box remove large yellow box and replace with a 11/04/2019 16:13:482 School Warden crossing box.
135 7008422 MARYVILLE ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps Speed ramps for this location. 11/04/2019 16:28:392
136 7008424 FOXHILL GREEN (NE) Children Crossing Sign "Children-at-play" sign for this location. 11/04/2019 17:41:152
137 7008455 CHURCH AVENUE (NE) Parking Restrictions Parking prohibitions for the school gate. 12/04/2019 15:17:022
138 7008456 CHURCH AVENUE (NE) One-Way System Request for one-way system, due to 12/04/2019 15:20:352 narrowness of road.
139 7008469 THE DEMESNE (NE) Speed Ramps Reinstatement of pre-existing speed ramps. 15/04/2019 11:59:022
140 7008486 BROOKWOOD GROVE (NE) Traffic Calming Traffic calming measures for this road. 15/04/2019 13:13:12 1
141 7008495 JAMES LARKIN ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at junction with Foxe's Lane 15/04/2019 16:29:212
142 7008519 PHILIPSBURGH AVENUE (NE) Traffic Lights (new) Extend height of traffic lights at this junction 16/04/2019 13:01:492 to improve visibility.
143 7008522 CLONROSSE DRIVE (NE) Traffic Calming St. Pauls SNS in Ayrfield, Dublin 13. 16/04/2019 15:09:232
144 7008525 KINCORA ROAD (NE) School Warden School Warden for this location. 16/04/2019 15:42:192
145 7008554 CROMCASTLE GREEN (NE) Children Crossing Sign "Children Crossing" or "School Ahead" 17/04/2019 17:02:352 Signage. Page 173 Page 6 of 13 Status Report Thursday 27 June 2019 308 Items
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146 7008555 KILBARRON PARK (NE) Children Crossing Sign "Children Crossing" or "School Ahead" 17/04/2019 17:04:352 Signage.
147 11078717 2459460 HOWTH ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing request for toucan crossing: crossing from 24/04/2019 15:51:212 sutton to sandycove north to kilbarrack road is dangerous for cyclists.forced to share the crossing with right turning filter trafficr
148 7008641 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE Double Yellow Lines (Extend) measures to be considered to help ensure 24/04/2019 16:41:292 (NE) access to both the park and residential properties along Mount Prospect Avenue for emergency vehicles.
149 7008642 MARINO PARK AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming Traffic calming meaures for Marino area. 24/04/2019 16:51:022
150 7008666 CASINO PARK (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian crossing to allow school children 25/04/2019 13:43:012 to proceed across the entrance to Casino Park at this junction.
151 7008741 PHILIPSBURGH AVENUE (NE) Left Turn Filter Light Junction of Philipsburgh Ave/Griffith Avenue 30/04/2019 12:01:572
152 7008769 GRANGE PARK CRESCENT Parking Restrictions DYLs or No Parking signage to preserve 01/05/2019 12:48:492 (NE) access to residence.
153 7008792 ALBERT COLLEGE AVENUE Children Crossing Sign Albert College area 02/05/2019 09:49:452 (NE)
154 7008809 LORCAN ROAD (NE) Continuous White Line White line, or other measures, to discourage 02/05/2019 15:40:262 dangerous parking at this bend.
155 7008838 RIVERSIDE PARK (NE) Traffic Calming Speed ramps and 30km speed signage for 03/05/2019 13:23:422 this road.
156 7008906 ARDLEA ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps (Rescind) Relocate speed ramp outside this residence, 08/05/2019 15:28:102 as it is impeding elderly driver.
157 7008910 KINCORA AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming Traffic calming measures for this road. 08/05/2019 16:04:082
158 7008942 BROOKWOOD AVENUE (NE) Speed Ramps The set of speed ramps between 105 and 09/05/2019 12:17:062 111 are inefficient
159 7008945 SHANOWEN PARK (NE) Parking Restrictions Parking prohibitions to ensure access for 09/05/2019 15:12 1:17 emergency vehicles throughout Shanowen Park.
160 7008988 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Yellow Box At the exit from Belmayne 13/05/2019 10:00:032
161 7009010 ANNESLEY BRIDGE ROAD Children Crossing Sign Signage for cycle lane to slow bicycle traffic 13/05/2019 16:29:022 (NE) at this point.
162 7009045 KINCORA GROVE (NE) Double Yellow Lines DYLs to prevent parking at corner from 14/05/2019 12:54:322 Clontarf Rugby & Cricket Club.
163 7009063 KILLESTER PARK (NE) Children Crossing Sign At entrance to Killester Park (junction with 15/05/2019 09:31:512 Killester Avenue).
164 7009103 BUNRATTY ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps Increase width of ramps along the road, to 15/05/2019 16:31:522 prevent vehicles speeding between gaps.
165 7009108 COOLGREENA ROAD (NE) No Left Turn No Left Turn to prevent rat-running through 15/05/2019 17:53:192 the estate.
166 7009109 ARDMORE DRIVE (NE) Traffic Lights (new) Traffic lights for entrance to Ardmore estate. 15/05/2019 18:20:212
167 7009110 SEAPARK DRIVE (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) Extend DYLs from bend to beginning of 16/05/2019 10:27:142 laneway at rear of no. 78, to prevent damage to residents' vehicles and ensure access for emergency vehicles. Page 174 Page 7 of 13 Status Report Thursday 27 June 2019 308 Items
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168 7009124 THE TIMBER MILL (NE) Yield Sign Yield signage for exiting Timber Mills. 16/05/2019 18:07:322
169 7009125 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian crossing for this location. 16/05/2019 18:15:12 1 (NE)
170 7009217 BROOKVILLE PARK (NE) Double Yellow Lines DYLs to prevent parking opposite driveways, 20/05/2019 12:59:062 and ensure access for residents.
171 7009266 BROOKWOOD ROAD (NE) One-Way System Request for one-way system, east to west, in 21/05/2019 16:28:052 order to prevent road being used for rat-running from Brookwood Avenue to Malahide Road.
172 7009269 ORMOND ROAD (NE) Parking Restrictions White line to prevent obstruction of entrance, 21/05/2019 17:54:552 and ensure access for emergency services.
173 7009270 ABBEYFIELD (NE) Children Crossing Sign "Children-at-play" signage requested, due to 21/05/2019 18:13:132 severe bends in the estate.
174 7009275 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Pedestrian Crossing for this junction. 22/05/2019 13:46:432
175 7009276 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) No Left Turn No left turn at junction between 22/05/2019 13:50:092 7.00-10.00am.
176 7009277 MARINO MART (NE) Yellow Box Yellow box from Bank of Ireland to 22/05/2019 16:22:562 pedestrian crossing around the corner to deal with bottleneck.
177 7009324 CLONTARF ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps Speed ramps for both approaches to 23/05/2019 15:42:122 floodgates on Wooden Bridge.
178 7009338 THE GABLES (NE) Disab Park Bay Residential 24/05/2019 09:48:592
179 7009340 CLONTURK AVENUE (NE) Yellow Box Yellow box to assist in exiting the laneway. 24/05/2019 11:53:482
180 7009349 ENNAFORT ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps Speed bumps for Ennafort Road. 24/05/2019 12:15:552
181 7009358 GRACE PARK MEADOWS Speed Ramps Speed ramps for Grace Park Meadows. 24/05/2019 15:04:582 (NE)
182 7009401 GRACE PARK ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing on the road 28/05/2019 13:25:412
183 7009402 COOLATREE PARK (NE) Children Crossing Sign Signage requested due to vehicles cutting 28/05/2019 13:41:012 through estate from the main road.
184 7009404 VICTORIA VILLAS (NE) P&D/Permit Parking Victoria Villas, Cecil Avenue, Brighton House 28/05/2019 14:36:262
185 7009411 GRACE PARK ROAD (NE) School Warden We will be moving into pre-fabs onto our 28/05/2019 16:14:362 permanent site at the end of August/begininng September 2019 on the grounds of DCU All Hallows, Grace Park Road
186 7009416 ELM ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps Speed ramps to deal with traffic coming from 28/05/2019 16:58:472 Collins Avenue West to Malahide Road.
187 7009438 CLANREE ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming 29/05/2019 11:12 1:44
188 7009439 ENNAFORT AVENUE (NE) Double Yellow Lines 29/05/2019 11:47:372
189 7009442 DUNLUCE ROAD (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) at junction Vernon Ave 29/05/2019 12:14:402
190 7009449 DOLLYMOUNT AVENUE (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) 29/05/2019 15:47:142
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191 7009484 WOODBINE ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps Additional ramps in closer proximity to 30/05/2019 14:45:382 prevent traffic from gaining speed.
192 7009486 GRANGE ABBEY DRIVE (NE) Speed Ramps Additional ramps for this road. 30/05/2019 14:48:142
193 7009487 SPRINGDALE ROAD (NE) Double Yellow Lines DYLs to deal with parking issues at this 30/05/2019 14:52:102 location.
194 7009489 DOLLYMOUNT PARK (NE) Double Yellow Lines congestion problem. 30/05/2019 15:37:492
195 7009520 GRANGEMORE ROAD (NE) Traffic Lights (new) Provision of traffic lights for this location. 04/06/2019 16:26:522
196 7009536 EDENMORE PARK (NE) Speed Ramps Speed ramps for this road. 05/06/2019 12:40:562
197 7009543 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Bus Lane (Change of hours) Extend hours inbound to 7am to 10am, and 05/06/2019 14:56:532 from 12:30 to 19:00hrs Mon to Sat.
198 7009574 WOODBINE DRIVE (NE) Traffic Calming Traffic calming measures due to road being 06/06/2019 15:00:292 uses as a rat-run.
199 7009575 JAMES LARKIN ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming Measures to slow down traffic on approach 06/06/2019 15:12 1:32 to pedestrian crossing.
200 7009578 HOWTH ROAD (NE) Bus Lane Extend bus lane up to stop line. 06/06/2019 16:36:232
201 7009579 HOWTH ROAD (NE) Left Turn Only - Except Buses On left lane approaching junction. 06/06/2019 16:38:182
202 7009580 MAYNE RIVER ROAD EAST Traffic Calming Measures to deter motorists from cutting 06/06/2019 16:50:082 (NE) through from Malahide Road to the R139 at high speed.
203 7009586 WINDSOR AVENUE (NE) Double Yellow Lines DYLs to prevent dangerous parking, improve 07/06/2019 15:52:262 safety for pedestrians, and ensure access for emergency services.
204 7009644 SION HILL ROAD (NE) Continuous White Line 11/06/2019 17:00:272
205 7009665 HOWTH ROAD (NE) Bus Lane (Change of hours) Change hours to 16.00-19.00pm, as well as 12/06/2019 16:38:372 07.00-10.00am
206 7009717 CELTIC PARK AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming Speed ramps, or other measures, for 14/06/2019 13:36:132 entrance to Creche & Montessori School.
207 90044623 SP_7946 SWAN'S NEST AVENUE (NE) Speed Ramps Request for ramps on Swan's Nest Avenue. 12/07/2013 15:01:164
208 90044683 SP_10207 DROMNANANE ROAD (NE) Buildout at the junction of Dromnanane Road and 14/01/2014 13:31:484 Coolatree Road.
209 90044693 SP_10628 GRANGE ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing on Grange Road at Grange Abbey Grove. 11/02/2014 13:12:354
210 90044751 SP_12323 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming on the Malahide Road slip road, between 14/05/2014 15:08:474 Marino Crescent and Clontarf Road.
211 90044784 SP_12935 HADDON ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Build-Out at the junction of Clontarf Road. 25/06/2014 15:48:454
212 90045286 SP_19282 HAZELWOOD PARK (NE) Traffic Calming Traffic calming measures. 21/07/2015 15:43:034
213 90045360 SP_19961 ADARE PARK (NE) Speed Ramps on the road 03/09/2015 17:15:104
214 90045427 SP_20334 SION HILL ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming Request additional ramp in vicinity of No. 43 22/09/2015 15:38:494
215 90045522 SP_21001 ANNADALE DRIVE (NE) Traffic Calming on the road. 22/10/2015 16:16:354
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216 90045633 SP_27974 EDENMORE GREEN (NE) Traffic Calming Appeal in relation to traffic claming 20/11/2015 16:48:134 measures for the road. Appealing SR 18383.
217 90045643 SP_28076 KINCORA ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps on the road. 24/11/2015 16:39:344
218 90045839 SP_29373 KINCORA GROVE (NE) Traffic Calming Kincora Grove 05/02/2016 18:18:254
219 90046074 SP_30910 THORNVILLE AVENUE (NE) Speed Ramps on the road 20/04/2016 15:35:474
220 90046551 SP_34250 GRACE PARK HEIGHTS (NE) Speed Ramps additional ramp on the road 11/10/2016 16:46:464
221 90046754 SP_35417 BEAUMONT WOODS (NE) Left Turn Filter Light From Beaumont Woods onto Beaumont 09/12/2016 14:50:564 Road.
222 90046895 SP_35745 SEAFIELD ROAD EAST (NE) Traffic Calming near 1 Seacourt. 05/01/2017 16:12:304
223 90047117 SP_35968 FOXFIELD ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps on the road. 17/01/2017 15:01:434
224 90047622 SP_36476 MIDDLE THIRD (NE) Traffic Calming That a detailed report be given on the 09/02/2017 17:03:514 hazardous traffic situation that pertains on parts of Middle Third and the dangers posed for pedestrians and motorists alike to include possible safety measures that can be put in place.
225 90048340 SP_37203 GREENCASTLE ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming on the top half of the road between 27/03/2017 14:58:334 Barryscourt Road and Riverside junction.
226 90048484 SP_37347 MILLBROOK DRIVE (NE) Speed Ramps at the junction of Millbrook Drive and 05/04/2017 09:37:284 Tonlegee Road.
227 90048678 SP_37544 OLD MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing Enlarge entrance to Malahide Rd Industrial 12/04/2017 16:50:284 Pk at Newtown House/Power Bookmakers to facilitate traffic from Old Malahide Rd, and cut back the north-east corner of the exit onto Malahide Rd to ease access for larger vehicles.
228 90048697 SP_37563 GREENCASTLE ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing towards the Stardust Memorial Park / 18/04/2017 12:22:094 Barryscourt Road.
229 90049053 SP_37924 FERRYCARRIG ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming at the junction of Ferrycarrig Road and 08/05/2017 20:39:344 Ferrycarrig Drive.
230 90051129 SP_40030 SPRINGDALE ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming for additional traffic calming measures. 01/09/2017 09:32:184
231 90051919 SP_40833 DANIELI ROAD (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) at the end of Danieli Road, junction with 17/10/2017 00:00:004 St.Brigid's Road.
232 7000061 COLLINS AVENUE (NE) Pedestrian Crossing At Junction Beaumont Rd / Grace Park Rd 26/10/2017 09:31:544
233 7000077 EDENMORE AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming on the road. 26/10/2017 11:49:044
234 7002467 CLONTARF PARK (NE) Speed Ramps Provision of previously recommended ramp. 18/04/2018 12:57:394
235 7002733 THE CLOSE (NE) Double Yellow Lines at corner of The Close and Ivy Court. 03/05/2018 12:38:514
236 11065196 2334304 BRIARFIELD ROAD (NE) Double Yellow Lines This corner has illegal parking and is very 09/05/2018 12:21:424 dangerous
237 7002923 MASK AVENUE (NE) Roundabout & surrounding streets. 17/05/2018 16:21:484
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238 7003260 MILLWOOD VILLAS (NE) TAG General Engineer Query At junction Woodbine Road - Ramps or 08/06/2018 09:49:574 buildout or other measures.
239 7003450 MOUNT PROSPECT AVENUE Parking Restrictions from Baymount Prk to Park Lawn 19/06/2018 14:19:384 (NE)
240 7003603 SAINT DONAGH'S ROAD (NE) Roundabout at the beginning of Saint Donagh’s Road. 02/07/2018 14:40:484
241 7003641 VERNON GARDENS (NE) One-Way System regarding the suitability of Vernon Gardens 04/07/2018 13:00:194 for a one-way option.
242 7003725 GREENCASTLE ROAD (NE) Speed Ramps Looking for an additional ramp on the road. 10/07/2018 14:47:514
243 7004037 GREENCASTLE ROAD (NE) Traffic Lights (new) at the junction of Coolock Drive and 31/07/2018 09:07:394 Greencastle Road in light of development plans for the Chivers site
244 7004118 MARINO CRESCENT (NE) Bus Lane Extend lane to allow buses to pass more 02/08/2018 17:05:344 quickly through crossroad at Marino Crescent & Fairview Park.
245 7004164 GRANGE ABBEY ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming on the road 07/08/2018 12:21:174
246 7004402 SWORDS ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing at the Comet Pub on the Swords Road 21/08/2018 12:49:014
247 7004460 GLENFARNE ROAD (NE) Traffic Calming Traffic Speeding using road as rat-run to 23/08/2018 13:17:574 avoid lights on Springdale Road.
248 7004667 SHANTALLA ROAD (NE) Pedestrian Crossing To facilitate residential access to the park. 03/09/2018 17:03:034
249 7005209 OSCAR TRAYNOR ROAD (NE) Right Turn Only Lane right turn filer lane to turn right turning into 02/10/2018 17:49:054 Clonshaugh Industrial Estate
250 7005300 OSCAR TRAYNOR ROAD (NE) Right Turn Only Convert right lane of road into a right turn 08/10/2018 13:46:004 only lane.
251 7005406 ALFIE BYRNE ROAD (NE) Cycle Track Add "No Parking" signs or bollards to 12/10/2018 13:07:514 prevent buses parking on cycle track.
252 7005409 RICHMOND ROAD (NE) 3.5 Tonne Limit Westbound, at junction Grace Park Rd 12/10/2018 13:36:244
253 7005422 AULDEN GRANGE (NE) Stop Sign within the estate 15/10/2018 12:24:584
254 7005439 SAINT BRIGID'S ROAD (NE) TAG General Engineer Query Speeding & Parking on the road. 15/10/2018 15:38:424
255 7005531 BROOKWOOD LAWN (NE) Children Crossing Sign on the road. 18/10/2018 14:27:304
256 7006279 SHANOWEN GROVE (NE) Speed Ramps in Shanowen Grove, Santry. 29/11/2018 11:56:124
257 7006773 COOLATREE PARK (NE) Traffic Calming Coolatree Park being used as a rat-run 10/01/2019 09:37:544
258 7007034 MORROGH TERRACE (NE) TAG General Engineer Query Traffic calming measures, especially 23/01/2019 16:30:484 one-way signage & markings, for entrance onto Croydon Gardens. More Signage to clearly show no left turn from Croyden Gdns to Morrogh Tce,
259 7007565 SHANLISS ROAD (NE) Double Yellow Lines cars constantly parking here 21/02/2019 16:15:014
260 7007615 BRIARFIELD VILLAS (NE) Double Yellow Lines DYLs for one side of road, on the villas. 25/02/2019 15:09:454
261 7007664 ASHCROFT (NE) Parking Restrictions Parking prohibitions to deal with all-day 27/02/2019 12:48:144 DART commuter parking.
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262 7007665 ELMFIELD LAWN (NE) Parking Restrictions Parking prohibitions to prevent all-day 27/02/2019 12:55:134 parking in the cul-de-sac.
263 7007787 BRIARFIELD VILLAS (NE) Double Yellow Lines DYLs to enhance road safety at this location. 06/03/2019 15:51:154
264 7007891 FOXFIELD GROVE (NE) Yield Sign Yield signs for this location. 12/03/2019 18:15:204
265 7008496 FOXFIELD SAINT JOHN (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) On the road 15/04/2019 16:34:264
266 7008575 COLLINS AVENUE No Parking No parking signage for this section of road. 18/04/2019 13:24:304 EXTENSION (NE)
267 7008628 COOLOCK DRIVE (NE) Double Yellow Lines outside Aldi and Jennings Funeral Home as 24/04/2019 11:16:214 parked cars ar blocking buses.
268 7008759 BRIAN BORU STREET (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) Larger DYLs for this location. 30/04/2019 17:40:474
269 7008808 ASHCROFT (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) Extend DYLs in Ashcroft Estate to deal with 02/05/2019 15:29:304 dangerous parking.
270 7009119 EDENMORE CRESCENT (NE) Double Yellow Lines DYLs for traffic island, bends and junctions 16/05/2019 15:34:034 leading onto Springdale Road, to prevent parking and poor visibility issues at this location.
271 90044749 SP_12285 MCAULEY AVENUE (NE) Stop Sign Traffic measures at bend at junction of 13/05/2014 12:40:545 McAuley Avenue & Léin Park, and at bend at junction with Léin Road.
272 90045778 SP_28967 RAHENY PARK (NE) Yield Sign outside No. 83. 19/01/2016 15:22:465
273 90045865 SP_29562 BELMONT PARK (NE) Stop Sign at the beginning of the estate for cars exiting 11/02/2016 10:50:15 1 onto Raheny Road.
274 90046620 SP_34649 MERVILLE AVENUE (NE) P&D/Permit Park (Change for extension of operational hours. BALLOT 25/10/2016 13:29:055 Hours)
275 90046661 SP_34896 KINCORA GROVE (NE) Children Crossing Sign on Kincora Grove. 08/11/2016 16:31:095
276 90046742 SP_35380 HOLLYBROOK ROAD (NE) P&D/Permit Park (Extend Area) from Nos. 13 to 38 on the west side and 07/12/2016 17:13:345 from Nos. 39 to 66 on the east side.
277 90046853 SP_35703 GRIFFITH COURT (NE) Children Crossing Sign children at play / be careful signage at the 03/01/2017 16:52:525 entrance to Griffith Court.
278 90047636 SP_36491 CASTLE AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming in relation to Belgrove JBS and JGS on 10/02/2017 16:28:225 Castle Avenue
279 90048692 SP_37558 CLONSHAUGH DRIVE (NE) School Ahead Sign for St. Francis Senior National School. 18/04/2017 12:12:225
280 90049598 SP_38474 SHANTALLA ROAD (NE) No Right Turn reinstatement of 'no right turn' from Shantalla01/06/2017 19:08:035 Road onto Ellenfield Road.
281 90050950 SP_39851 LARKHILL ROAD (NE) School Ahead Sign in the vicinity of the Holy Child Schools. 23/08/2017 10:57:575
282 90051265 SP_40167 VERNON AVENUE (NE) Disab Park Bay Residential Outside No. 27. 08/09/2017 12:30:365
283 90051624 SP_40534 THORNVILLE ROAD (NE) 3.5 Tonne Limit on the road. 02/10/2017 00:00:005
284 7000269 CHANEL AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming On the road 08/11/2017 14:54:595
285 7000840 KINCORA ROAD (NE) School Warden at junction of Oulton Rd and Kincora Rd. 11/12/2017 16:53:505
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Item Enquiry SP Ref Site Subject Description Logged Status
286 7001041 MASK AVENUE (NE) Yield Sign at the junction of Mask Avenue and Mask 03/01/2018 15:00:305 Crescent.
287 7002061 BELTON PARK ROAD (NE) Children Crossing Sign from Collins Ave. 16/03/2018 16:54:145
288 7002117 COLLINS PARK (NE) Stop Sign Yield or Stop Sign at junction 22/03/2018 10:46:155
289 7002124 WATERMILL DRIVE (NE) Stop Sign at junction Watermill Road 22/03/2018 13:31:595
290 7002233 THE BRAMBLINGS (NE) Single Yellow Line Time restriction needed for the single yellow 29/03/2018 10:24:235 line timeplate.
291 7002378 KILBARRON ROAD (NE) No Entry sign and roadmarkings on the first turn right 10/04/2018 16:46:395 (on entering the cul-de-sac section of Kilbarron Road).
292 7003407 MARINO MART (NE) Cycle Track Review design of markings and signage for 18/06/2018 13:01:485 non-mandatory cycle path.
293 7005001 LOMOND AVENUE (NE) Loading Bay (Extend) Request operational hours start at 7am. 20/09/2018 15:51:205
294 7005329 WOODBINE PARK (NE) Double Yellow Lines Additional DYLs to assist with entering from 09/10/2018 12:47:15 1 Raheny Rd.
295 7005359 ALBERT COLLEGE AVENUE Double Yellow Lines on either side of the road or a single yellow 11/10/2018 10:33:455 (NE) line.
296 7005436 SWORDS ROAD (NE) Bus Lane (Change of hours) Modify to include Sundays. 15/10/2018 15:18:445
297 7005630 CAUSEWAY ROAD (NE) Buildout (Rescind) Restore 2 lanes on Causeway Road. 24/10/2018 13:03:305
298 7006117 TURLOGH GARDENS (NE) Disab Park Bay Residential 10 Turlough Gardens, Fairview, Dublin 3 20/11/2018 14:27:425
299 7006501 RIVERSIDE PARK (NE) 3.5 Tonne Limit at entry to Riverside Park from Clonshaugh 11/12/2018 12:15:445 Rd.
300 7006503 SHANLISS ROAD (NE) Yield Sign Stop sign or road markings 11/12/2018 12:59:005
301 7006531 SHANOWEN AVENUE (NE) Stop Sign Stop Sign at junction, cars ingnoring stop 12/12/2018 12:14:345 line
302 7006790 EDENMORE PARK (NE) Disab Park Bay General Outside the school 10/01/2019 14:53:545
303 7006876 MALAHIDE ROAD (NE) TAG General Engineer Query Difficult for residents in Burnell to exit their 16/01/2019 09:15 1:14 estate safely onto the Malahdie Road
304 7007465 HOWTH ROAD (NE) School Warden Crossing Box Increse the size of the existing school 18/02/2019 10:31:495 warden crossing box. outside No. 85A
305 7007555 BELTON PARK ROAD (NE) Cont. White Line (Rescind) Partially rescind in the bend at junction with 21/02/2019 13:09:525 Donnycarney Road
306 7007942 SHANTALLA ROAD (NE) Yellow Box Yellow box to assist in exiting Shantalla 14/03/2019 17:58:145 Road.
307 7008034 SEAPARK DRIVE (NE) Double Yellow Lines (Extend) on the bend opp. House Nos.83&85 21/03/2019 16:15 1:35
308 7006290 PHILIPSBURGH AVENUE (NE) Traffic Calming FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS REGARDING 30/11/2018 09:02:18A SPEED LIMIT, AND INSPECTION THAT TOOK PLACE.
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