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NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN THE NORTHSIDE CIVIC CENTRE, BUNRATTY ROAD COOLOCK, DUBLIN 17 ON MONDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2014 AT 2.00 P.M

TO EACH MEMBER OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE

You are hereby notified to attend the monthly meeting of the above Committee to be held on 15TH September 2014 at 2.00 pm in Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 to deal with the items on the agenda attached herewith.

DAVE DINNIGAN AREA MANAGER

Dated this the 9th September 2014

Contact Person:

Ms. Dympna McCann, Ms. Yvonne Kirwan, Phone: 2228848 Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.

Fax: 8775851

EMAIL: [email protected]

Items Page Time

4818. Minutes of meeting held on the 21st July 2014 7-11

4819. Questions to Area Manager 59-69

4820. Area Matters 40 mins a. Presentation from the Housing Action Group --- Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2014. Kelly Bradley , Aisling Hedderman

b. Presentation from the Jigsaw Creche Action Group. Kelda Barnes

c. Update on Greater Dublin Drainage Project Peter O’Reilly, Geoff O’Sullivan

d. Provision of Social Housing in the North Central Area.( Report to follow)

e. North East Drugs Task Force

f. Hydraulic Survey for Naniken River

g. Update on Clontarf Flood Defence

h. Update on Proposals for Cyclists/Pedestrians at the Clontarf Promenade.

i. Proposal to extinguish the Public Right of Way over laneway to the rear 12 of 80-118 Collins Avenue and 25-59 Collins Park, Donnycarney, Dublin 9. ( Report herewith) Elaine Mulvenny

4821. Items for following meetings

4822. Roads and Traffic Matters 5 mins

a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on August (19/08/14) and 13-27 July (22/07/14) 2014 (Report herewith)

4823. Planning and Development Matters

Site 1:

28-31 a. Planning Enforcement Report for quarter 2 (April – June) 2014 Fiacra 2 Worrall

b. Proposed disposal of the Fee Simple interest in the property known as 32-33 No. 106 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9 ( Report herewith)

4824. Culture Recreation and Amenity Matters

a. Grass cutting contract specifications in the North Central Area. Eoin 34 Ward

35 b. Report re use of Pavillion in Fairview Park ( Report herewith) Eoin Ward

36-58 c. Sport and Recreation service report for the north central area ( Report herewith)

4825. Motions 5-6 4833

AGENDA

4818. Minutes of meeting held on the 21st July 2014

4819. Questions to Area Manager

4820. Area Matters

a. Presentation from the Housing Action Group --- Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2014. Kelly Bradley , Aisling Hedderman

b. Presentation from the Jigsaw Creche Action Group. Kelda Barnes

c. Update on Greater Dublin Drainage Project Peter O’Reilly, Geoff O’Sullivan

d. Provision of Social Housing in the North Central Area.( Report to follow)

e. North East Drugs Task Force

f. Hydraulic Survey for Naniken River

g. Update on Clontarf Flood Defence

h. Proposals for Cyclists/Pedestrians at the Clontarf Promenade.

i. Proposal to extinguish the Public Right of Way over laneway to the rear of 80-118 Collins Avenue and 25-59 Collins Park, Donnycarney, Dublin 9. ( Report herewith) Elaine Mulvenny

4821. Items for following meetings

4822. Roads and Traffic Matters

a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on August (19/08/14) and July (22/07/14) 2014 (Report herewith)

4823. Planning and Development Matters

a. Planning Enforcement Report for quarter 2 (April – June) 2014 Fiacra Worrall

b. Proposed disposal of the Fee Simple interest in the property known as No. 106 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9( Report herewith)

4824. Culture Recreation and Amenity Matters

a. Grass cutting contract specifications in the North Central Area. Eoin Ward

b. Report re use of Pavillion in Fairview Park ( Report herewith) Eoin Ward

c. Sport and Recreation service report for the north central area ( Report herewith)

MOTIONS:

4825. Motion in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

That Uisce Eireann are obliged to inform the house holder if a lead pipe is present when they are installing the water meter. It is felt that they have a legal and moral obligation due to the health risks associated with lead pipes.

4826. Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague

That the chief executive report who is responsible for trimming the trees at 136a Aulden Grange and make sure that they are trimmed. This situation has been dragging on for over a year when I first put down Question 122 to the NCAC on 2/9/2013. In reply to question 107 on 16th December 2013, the chief executive stated: "Parks and Landscape Services are in communication with the NRA to clarify responsibilities and future maintenance of this open space and associated planting.

4827. Motion in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

This Area Committee urges City Council management and the Chief Fire Officer to ensure that the lessons of Priory Hall have been fully learned and implemented in fire safety and construction; we view with concern the Government's failure to ensure that this is done by stronger legislation and by increased resources for local authorities for inspections and enforcement, and we urge Government to do so.

4828. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee supports the restoration to the housing allocations list those people from the North Central area who were removed because they joined the RAS scheme.

4829. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee calls for an end to the practice of compulsory independent living courses for formally homeless people who have been housed by approved housing bodies.

4830. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

That necessary action be taken have the laneway to the rear of houses 9 to 15 Philipsburg Avenue cleared of rubbish, overgrowth and rubble ets as residents, backing onto this laneway, many of whom are elderly, complain of filth and rat infestation of the lane to the extent they are unable to access the rear of their homes with any ease; and that a full report me made on the matter including what action has been taken to date to resolve this on-going problem.

4831. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

That no permanent parking ban be implemented on Dollymount Beach and that full consultation with local representatives, the public and vulnerable beach users takes place prior to any changes to vehicular access.

4832. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons

ensure that the housing needs of the 16,000 families languishing on the social housing waiting list are met as a matter of the utmost urgency. And so this local area committee believes that the redevelopment project being carried and paid for by Dublin City Council to the apartment complex at Priory Hall presents a great opportunity to address this crisis in a concrete manner: the 185 apartments must be offered to those on the local area's social housing waiting list.

4833. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons

The latest date for receipt of motions For the October 2014 meeting is Friday 10TH October 2014 at 5 pm

COISDE CHEANTAR AN LARTHUAISCIRT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 21st JULY 2014 AT 2.00 P.M

4798. Election of Chairperson Order: Councillor Ciarán O’Moore — Proposed by Councillor Micheal Mac Donncha and seconded by Councillor Paddy Bourke.

4799. Election of Vice Chairperson Order: Councillor Deirdre Heney – Proposed by Councillor Paddy Bourke and seconded by Councillor Seán Haughey.

There was a request made for an adjournment of 15 minutes for the Committee to meet with the Protest Group outside the Chamber. A vote was taken and rejected.

4800. Minutes of meeting held on the 19th May 2014 Order: Noted

4801. Questions to Area Manager Order: Noted

4802. Area Matters

a.Update report on Clanmoyle Order: Noted. Written report was requested on the Hydraulic Survey for the Naniken River. An updated report to be issued to the Councillors.

b.Update report on Clontarf Flood Defence Order: Noted. Report and presentation requested on the progress of the Clontarf Flood Defence for September/October Meeting.

c.Presentation on Priory Hall Order: Presentation to be emailed to Councillors. An update report to be issued to the Councillors.

d.Near FM Presentation Order: Noted. It was noted by the Area Committee that Near FM are interested in acquiring a site at Lawrence Lands for community use if and when any development is planned.

e.Sport and Recreation service report for the north central area. Order: Noted.

f.Grants towards the running costs of private swimming pools for year 2014. Order: Agreed.

g.Report re use of Pavillion in Fairview Park Order: Report on income generated through fees and the running costs of the Pavillion.

h.Naming and Numbering Proposal for development on a site at 198 & 204 Grace Park Road, Dublin 9 Order: Agreed

i.Proposal to extinguish the Public Right of Way over underpass at Oscar Traynor Road, Northside Shopping Centre. Order: The Councillors support the closure on condition that the pedestrian crossing is installed prior to the closure.

Recommend to City Council on condition that written agreement is received that the pedestrian crossing is installed prior to the closure.

j.Proposal to initiate the procedure for the taking in charge of Clonshaugh Court, Clonshaugh, Dublin 17. Order: Agreed

k.Proposal to extinguish the Public Right of Way over laneway to the rear of 71-91 Ferrycarrig Road and 64-78 Ferrycarrig Park, Dublin 17. Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council

l.Naming and Numbering Proposal for development on a site at Briarfield House, Kilbarrack Road, Dublin 5 Order: Agreed

m. Changes to Area Services in Kilbarrack Order: Noted.

n. Nominations to following Committees: Northside Partnership Order: Agreed. Councillor Alison Gilliland, Councillor John Lyons, Councillor Larry O’Toole.

o.North East Drugs Task Force Order: Councillor Larry O’Toole proposed Councillor Ciarán O’Moore. Deferred until September meeting.

4803. Items for following meetings Updated report on Clontarf Flood Defence for September/October Meeting. Representative from the Housing Department regarding provision of Social Housing in the North Central Area. Report and presentation requested on proposals for Cyclists/Pedestrians at the Clontarf Promenade. Grass cutting contract specifications in the North Central Area. 10 minute presentation from the Housing Action Group. 10 minute presentation from the Jigsaw Creche Action Group. Nominees for North East Drugs Task Force

4804. Roads and Traffic Matters

a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 27th May 2014 and 24th June 2014 (Report herewith) Order: Noted.

4805. Planning and Development Matters

Site 1 :2941/14 Parkside Development Lands, Former Balgriffin Park Lands, Dublin 17 Order: Noted.

a. Proposed disposal of a plot of ground to the rear of 18 Croydon Park Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3 to Anne Cannon Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council

b. Proposed disposal of a plot of ground to the rear of 93 Brian Road, Marino, Dublin 3 to Kelan & Fiona O’Connor

Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council

c. Proposed disposal of the former access road at Howth Junction Cottages, Dublin 5 to the owners of Nos 1-23 Howth Junction Cottages and the proposed disposal of a site to the rear of No. 4 Howth Junction Cottages, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5. Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council

d. Derelict Sites Quarterly Report Order: Noted

4806. Culture Recreation and Amenity Matters

a. Part 8 Notification – Development at St. Anne’s Park ,Raheny, Dublin 5. Order: Noted

b. Part 8 Notification – Development at Trinity Leisure Centre, Belmayne on a green field site Order: Noted

c. Verbal update on Closure of Dollymount Beach car park Order: Meeting to be arranged with representatives from Parks & Landscape Services Division, Gardaí and a representative from the North Central Area Office.

MOTIONS:

4807. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

That toilet facilities for the disabled be provided in the Donnycarney Social Services Centre. Order: Report to Councillor.

4808. Motion in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

To ask DCC to remove the barriers at Dollymount beach as there was no consultation with the stakeholders of North Bull Island including the kitesurfers (Irish Kite Surfing Association (IKSA) who are listed as a stakeholder in the Management Plan for North Bull Island, 2009. Order: Councillor O’Moore withdrew his motion pending outcome of meeting with representatives from Parks & Landscape Services Division, Gardaí and a representative from the North Central Area Office.

4809. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee supports the objectives of the Darndale Park Renewal Project including the employment of CE workers to maintain the park and opposes any engagement of unemployed people by Dublin City Council under the Gateway scheme for the maintenance of Darndale Park or any other role in the North Central Area. Order: Agreed.

4810. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee supports the protest action scheduled for Monday 21st July outside the Northside Civic Centre organised by the local Housing Action Group in response to the housing crisis and the threat posed to citizens' position on the social housing list by the Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2014. Order: Agreed.

4811. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee favours the building of social and affordable housing on available and suitable council owned land banks by means of directly employed council labour over any

new form of public private partnership including one that involves gifting private developers a share of council own land for private development for profit. Order: Agreed.

4812. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee supports the ongoing funding by the relevant statutory bodies of the Darndale Belcamp Integrated Childcare Centre and any will support any campaigning action taken by the staff and parents of children attending the centre to defend service levels, jobs, pay and conditions. Order: Agreed. The Committee agreed that the Jigsaw Action Group attend the September Meeting to give a 10 minute presentation.

4813. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee supports legitimate peaceful resistance by local residents to the process of water meter installation and mass boycott of the charge. Order: Agreed

4814. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

That the manager please refer to complaint from a local resident who complains about the fact that HGV's., car transporters etc use Collins Avenue as a thru-way from the Malahide road to the Swords road and on to the M1/M50 and make the necessary arrangements to prevent this this type of traffic using this route e.g. direct the HGVs to use the N32, a much wider road than the urban Collins Avenue. Order: Report to Councillor.

4815. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons

This committee recognises the invaluable community resource that is the Darndale/Belcamp Intergrated Childcare Service, otherwise known as the Jigsaw creche, is fully cognisant of the devastating impact its closure would have on the local community, particularly the families that avail of the centre's services and the workers employed there, and demands that the new Minister For Children & Youth Affairs, James Reilly, liaise with the relevant state agencies to secure the €200,000 in funding needed to ensure that the quality childcare this centre provides to two hundred and fifty children each and every day is guaranteed not only for this year but long into the future. A letter outlining this demand from the area committee will be sent to the Minister Department for Children & Youth Affairs as a matter of urgency. Order: Agreed. The Committee agreed that the Jigsaw Action Group attend the September Meeting to give a 10 minute presentation.

4816. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons

That this committee welcomes the Local Authority Construction Initiative for Darndale that will see 35 new homes built in the Buttercup area at a cost of €35 million and supports the demand that a social clause be activated in this instance which would require of the main contractor the following:

(i) To recruit one long term unemployed person from the local Dublin 17 area, directly or through the supply chain, for each €1,000,000 of project value while retaining all current employees of the company;

(ii)To recruit one apprentice from the local Dublin 17 area, directly or through the supply chain, for each €2,000,000 of project value. Order: Agreed

4817. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

That the Manager organise for the footpath running through from Woodside to St Annes Park to be renewed and upgraded. Order: Report to Councillor.

Attendance

Councillor Ciarán O’Moore (In chair)

Councillor Larry O’Toole, Councillor John Lyons, Councillor Mίcheál Mac Donncha, Councillor Seán Haughey, Councillor Naoise O’Muiri, Councillor Paddy Bourke, Councillor Alison Gilliland, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Councillor Jane Horgan Jones, Councillor Michael O’Brien, Councillor Damian O’Farrell

Apologies:

Councillor Tom Brabazon

Dublin City Council David Dinnigan, Area Manager Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager Jim Kelly, Assistant Area Manager Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent Noel McEvoy, Executive Parks Superintendent Kieran McGlynn, Senior Executive Engineer Dympna McCann, Senior Staff Officer Gerry Geraghty, Executive Manager Emma Byrne, Community and Social Development Officer Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician Paul Crowe, Senior Staff Officer Steve Margolis, Senior Planner Shane Healy, Executive Planner Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer

Visitors

Donal Higgins – Hayes Higgins Partnership Oliver Kelly – Irish Times Jack Byrne – Near FM Ciarán Murray – Near FM Viv Sheridan – Maryfield – Councillor Paddy Bourke

Councillor Ciarán O’Moore, Cathaoirleach Dated 22nd July 2014.

North Central Area Office, Kilbarrack, Unit 18/19 Greendale Shopping Centre, Greendale Road, Dublin 5.

Oifig Cheantar an Lárthuaiscirt, Cill Bharróg, Aonad 18 /19 Ionad Siopadóireachta Gleánntain Glas, Bóthar Gleanntáin Glais, Baile Átha Cliath 5. T. 01 2228540/2228535 F. 01 8391715

Ref: MR/03327/2014 Date: 6th August, 2014

The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.

With reference to a proposal to extinguish the Public Right of Way over laneway to the rear of 80- 118 Collins Avenue and 25-59 Collins Park, Donnycarney, Dublin 9.

Proposal A request to have the public right of way extinguished over the laneway to the rear of 80-118 Collins Avenue and 25-59 Collins Park, Donnycarney, Dublin 9 was received from residents. The extent of the proposed extinguishment is shown on Drawing No R.M. 26293 (copy attached). The North Central Area Committee at its meeting on 28th April, 2014, agreed to initiate the statutory procedures to extinguish the Public Right of Way over the above area.

Statutory Requirement By public advertisement on 7th May, 2014 representations or objections were invited by 25th June, 2014. No objections were received.

Service Checks A service check was carried out and there were no objections. Public Lighting Services require that one building mounted street light in this laneway is removed at an estimated cost of €350.00. Residents have been advised.

Recommendation I recommend that the Committee approve the extinguishment of the public right of way over the area as shown on Drawing No. R.M. 26293 for consideration later by the City Council.

Dave Dinnigan ______Executive Manager

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC

OIFIG AN BHAINISTEOIR TRÁCHTA

The following items for the North Central Area were considered by the Traffic Advisory Group at its meeting held on 22nd July 2014 and 19th August 2014.

North Central JulyTAG (22/07/14) for Sep Area (15/09/14) Item Request Ref Road Post- Topic Request Request TAG Result TAG Comments Sec Date Rec'd code Description by 1 Parking 12734 ALL SAINTS D5 School Keep outside Scoil cllr Recommended It is recommended that School keep clear 0 05/06/2014 Prohibitions DRIVE (NC- Clear Áine, Scoil Haughey markings be provided at the pedestrian entrance EA) Íde and Scoil near the CARA Hall. Assaim. School keep clear markings are in situ at the pedestrian entrance to Scoil Assaim and Scoil Áine. Double yellow lines have been provided across the vehicular entrance. Further measures are not recommended at these locations 2 Traffic 12880 ARMSTRONG D5 Speed Ramps on the road. Flanagan Not Following inspection, speed ramps are not 0 12/06/2014 Conditions WALK (NC-EA) T.D. Recommended recommended on Armstrong Walk as the warrant has not been met due to insufficient traffic volume and road length.

3 Traffic 12735 BETTYGLEN D5 Children near No. 165. cllr Not The requested location does not meet the criteria 1 05/06/2014 Signs (NC-EA) Crossing Sign Haughey Recommended for provision of a W142 sign. The recommended location will suffice for all roads within the Estate. However a "children crossing" sign(W142) is recommended at the junction of Howth Road & Maywood Crescent. 4 Parking 12755 BRIGHTON D3 Disabled Parking outside No. 12, resident Recommended Following inspection on 9/7/2014, A disabled 0 09/06/2014 Prohibitions AVENUE (NC- Bay (Residential) Brighton parking bay is recommended at 12 Brighton Ave EA) Avenue, located between the common boundary of no. Clontarf. 11/12 & 12/13. A full 6m bay is not possible to to limitation of 4.4m house width. 5 Traffic 12884 EDENMORE D5 Children at Edenmore dcc area Not Following investigation a "children crossing” sign 0 20/06/2014 Signs AVENUE (NC- Crossing Sign Mews. office Recommended (W142) is not recommended at the requested EA) location as it does not meet the criteria for locating such signs. However a (W142) sign is recommended at Springdale Road at the junctions of Edenmore Ave. & Edenmore Park as they are the entrance to a housing estate from a main traffic route. Children crossing signage has already been provided at the remainder of the approaches to Edenmore from Springdale Road,Tonlegee Road and Raheny.

6 Traffic 12165 GREENWOOD D13 Stop Sign on Greenwood Flanagan Not A yield sign is in place at the exit of Greenwood 0 06/05/2014 Signs WALK (NC-EA) Walk and at all T.D. Recommended Estate approaching the roundabout. Under the junctions within road traffic act, traffic on a road ending at a T Greenwood junction must give way to traffic from either Estate. direction on the other road. A stop/yield sign is not necessary where normal rules of the road apply, moreover such signs are only provided on approaches to major junctions, otherwise this would lead to a proliferation of signs throughout residential estates. Therefore this request is not recommended. 7 Traffic 11354 GRIFFITH D9 Stop Sign For vehicles cllr O' Not As the T junction cleary denotes right of way to 0 24/03/2014 Signs COURT (NC- exiting Farrell Recommended vehicles on Griffith Court, visibility is good at the EA) Fairview turn and Griffith Court is not a mjar road it is not Community recommended to install and Stop or Yield sign at Care Facility, this location turning right into Griffith Court. 8 Traffic 11355 GRIFFITH D9 Children on Griffith cllr O' Not Dublin City Council does not recommend Children 0 24/03/2014 Signs COURT (NC- Crossing Sign Court. Farrell Recommended at Play signs as they have been shown to be EA) ineffective at reducing speeds. The installation of "Children Crossing" signs are not recommended for use within cul de sacs so are not recommended at this location. 9 Parking 5478 HOLLYBROOK D3 Disabled Parking outside No. resident Recommended Recommended to install Disabled Parking Bay on 0 04/12/2012 Prohibitions ROAD (NC- Bay (Residential) 27. western side of Hollybrook Road from the EA) common boundary of properties 27 & 28 and running south for a distance of 6m.

10 Traffic 13121 MAYWOOD D5 Children on Maywood dcc traffic Recommended Following investigation a "children crossing" 0 09/07/2014 Signs CRESCENT Crossing Sign Crescent at the mgt sign(W142) is recommended at the junction of (NC-EA) junction with Howth Road & Maywood Crescent as it is the Howth Road. entrance to a housing estate from a main traffic route. 11 Traffic 13139 SPRINGDALE D5 Children at entrance to dcc traffic Recommended A Children Crossing sign is recommended at 0 10/07/2014 Signs ROAD (NC- Crossing Sign Edenmore mgt Springdale Road at the junction of Edenmore EA) Park at Park. junction to Springdale Road.

12 Traffic 9222 STATION D5 Yellow Box Outside cllr Not The location in question does not generate the 0 21/10/2013 Conditions ROAD (NC- vehicular Crimmins Recommended volumes of daily traffic using this entrance/exit to EA) entrance to warrant the consideration of a yellow box on the Mother of carriageway. Devine Grace The reason Dublin City Council implements a Church. strict set of criterion for assessing how roads and streets are designed, is so that a consistent and clear decision may be provided on requests from the general public, specifically with regard to yellow boxes. It is an objective to avoid the proliferation of yellow boxes along a carriageway as this may eventually promote a tendency for disregard by motorists. 13 Parking 10380 THE COPSE D9 Double Yellow outside No. 9 resident Not Double yellow lines are provided to prevent 0 23/01/2014 Prohibitions (NC-EA) Lines and between Recommended congestion where parking interferes with traffic lamp standard flows. No adverse problems impacting on traffic No. 8 and lamp flow are anticipated by parking at this location. standard No. 9. Vehicles parked along the road narrows the effective road width and naturally reduces vehicle speeds; double yellow lines are not recommended at this location.

North Central Aug TAG (19/08/14) for Sep Area (15/09/14) Item Request Ref Road Post- Topic Request Description Request TAG Result TAG Comments Sec Date Rec'd Category code by 1 Parking 13209 ABBEYFIELD D5 Double at the exit of resident Not Double yellow lines have been provided on 0 07/07/2014 Prohibitions (NC-EA) Yellow Abbeyfield (at the side Recommended either side of the vehicular entrance of no 42 Lines of No. 41) and at the Abbeyfield to assist access to this property & bend. no. 127 opposite. They run east of the access to no.42 for 2 meters and west of the access for 5 meters. The existing existing double yellow lines across no. 44 Abbeyfield were extended westwards for 2 meters from a point opposite the western entrance pier. Following further inspection on 23/7/2014 at 16:30 hrs. no problems were observed with regard to parked vehicles interfering with traffic movement. Therefore extending the existing parking restrictions is not recommended. 2 Parking 13559 ALL SAINTS D5 Parking at the shops. Deputy Not Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) 0 11/08/2014 Prohibitions PARK (NC-EA) Prohibition Flanagan Recommended Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) i, it is illegal to park”on a footway,a grass margin or a median strip”; It is not recommended to 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 is being referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.

3 Traffic 13508 ASHCROFT D5 Yield Sign T-Junction: resident Not Under the road traffic act, traffic on a road 0 01/08/2014 Signs (NC-EA) Presently there are no Recommended ending at a T junction must give way to traffic road markings or yield from either direction on the other road. A signs so it unclear who stop/yield sign is not necessary where normal has right of way. rules of the road apply, moreover such signs are only provided on approaches to major junctions, otherwise this would lead to a proliferation of signs throughout residential estates.

4 Parking 13509 ASHCROFT D5 Double On one corner of this resident Recommended Following inspection on 14/8/2014 at 08:00hrs. 0 01/08/2014 Prohibitions (NC-EA) Yellow T-junction and the It is recommended that the existing double Lines subsequent corners. yellow lines on the south eastern side of the junction be extended around the corner for 14m, ending at a point opposite 5m south of Lamp standard no 15. In order to improve access and safety at the junction. 5 Parking 13312 BELTON PARK D9 Double at the junction of cllr O' Not A continuous white line exists for 20m on the 0 21/07/2014 Prohibitions ROAD (NC-EA) Yellow Belton Park Road and Farrell Recommended approach to the junction of Collins Ave. Lines Collins Avenue. Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) d,It is illegal to park “opposite a continuous white line” where roadway is less than 3 traffic lanes. It is not recommended to 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 is being referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law. The renewal of the existing road markings has been forwarded to the Traffic Officer, who will have them repainted as soon as his work schedule permits.

6 Parking 13068 CARNDONAGH D13 Double outside No. 41. resident Recommended Following investigation Double yellow lines are 0 02/07/2014 Prohibitions LAWN (NC-EA) Yellow recommended across the access lane for 4m Lines eastwards from the boundary of no 41 Carndonagh Lawn. 7 Traffic 11666 CARRAROE D13 Speed on the road. cllr Not Following inspection on 9/7/2014 it was 0 08/04/2014 Conditions AVENUE (NC- Ramps Brabazon Recommended observed that the warrant for traffic calming had EA) not been met on grounds ie; • 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 Therefore traffic calming is not recommended. 8 Parking 13627 CAUSEWAY D5 Double Request for double dcc area Recommended Following investigation, it is recommended that 0 18/08/2014 Prohibitions ROAD (NC-EA) Yellow yellow lines at inner office double yellow lines be provided on the entire Lines circumference of inner circumference of the roundabout on the roundabout at south Eastern end of the Causway Road. A causeway distance of 158m.

9 Traffic 11881 CLONSHAUGH D17 Speed on the road. Deputy Not Following a speed survey carried out on 0 22/04/2014 Conditions CRESCENT Ramps Flanagan Recommended Clonshaugh Crescent, dated 04/09/2009 (NC-EA) between the times of 13:00 and 13:30, speed ramps were not recommended on Clonshaugh Crescent, as the survey did not meet the warrant for the provision of speed ramps. A further inspection on 7/07/2011, showed that the warrant for the provision of speed ramps had not been met. Following further examination on 14/7/2014, Traffic volume was low and minimum road length does not meet the warrant for calming. Therefore speed ramps are not recommended.

10 Parking 12949 DONAGHMEDE D13 Single After House No. 2 resident Not Property No. 2 Donaghmede Ave is close to the 0 26/06/2014 Prohibitions AVENUE (NC- Yellow Line northwards to the end Recommended bend towards the end of a cul de sac. Traffic EA) of the road. volume is low and there is adequate room for traffic to pass on this 7m wide carriageway. This request does not meet the criteria for the provision of parking restrictions and a single yellow line is therefore not recommended. 11 Parking 12008 DONAGHMEDE D13 Double Extend DYLs from 117 resident Not Substantial parking restrictions have been 0 24/04/2014 Prohibitions ROAD (NC-EA) Yellow Donaghmede Rd Recommended provided at the junction of Donaghmede Road Lines around corner to 1 and Carndonagh Road and also around the (Extend) Carndonagh Drive. green at Carndonagh Lawn. Following inspection on 23/7/2014 at 15:45 no problems were observed with parked vehicles interfering with traffic movement. Therefore the provision of further parking restrictions is not recommended. 12 Parking 12009 DONAGHMEDE D13 Double Extend DYLs opposite resident Not Donaghmede Road has a carriageway width of 0 24/04/2014 Prohibitions ROAD (NC-EA) Yellow 38 Donaghmede Rd Recommended 7m, which is wider than the average of 6m for Lines northwards by 1.5m. an estate road. Substantial parking restrictions (Extend) have been provided at the junction of Donaghmede Road and Newbrook Road. Following inspection on 23/7/2014 at 15:45 no problems were observed with parked vehicles interfering with traffic movement or visibility. Therefore the provision of further parking restrictions is not recommended. 13 Traffic 11461 ELM MOUNT D9 Children on the road. cllr Recommended Following examination a "children crossing” 0 31/03/2014 Signs ROAD (NC-EA) Crossing Horgan- sign (W142) is recommended at the junction of Sign Jones Malahide Road and Elm Mount Road and also the junction Collins Ave West and Celtic Park Road as they are the entrance to a housing estate from a main traffic route. These signs will suffice to cover the requested location.

14 Traffic 13075 ELM MOUNT D9 Speed and replace cllr Heney Not The existing ramps have been provided as a 0 04/07/2014 Conditions ROAD (NC-EA) Ramps with Speed Cushions Recommended traffic calming measure to reduce speed and (Rescind) at the top end of the danger to pedestrians. The factors taken into road in the vicinity of consideration in locating ramps include, spacing No. 106. between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions. Speed cushions are only provided on a bus and emergency service route, to facilitate emergency vehicles and safety of bus passengers. Therefore replacing the ramp with a speed cushion is not recommended. 15 Parking 13117 ELM MOUNT D9 Double at the ‘Yield’ sign at the Deputy Recommended A continuous white line exists on Elm Mount 1 03/07/2014 Prohibitions ROAD (NC-EA) Yellow side of Thorndale Bruton Road running westwards as far as the junction Lines Medical Centre. with Thorndale Drive. A yield sign with (Extend) associated road markings are in place 16m west of this continuous white line. Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) d, It is illegal to park; “opposite a continuous white line” where roadway is less than 3 traffic lanes. However it is recommended that double yellow lines be provided on the southern side of Elm Mount Road, located opposite the gap between both continuous white lines, for a distance of 10 m. The Traffic Inspector will arrange for re-painting of white lines where faded. 16 Parking 11852 ELMFIELD D13 Double opposite No. 35. cllr Not Following inspection on 23/7/2014 at 15:30 no 0 16/04/2014 Prohibitions WAY (NC-EA) Yellow Brabazon Recommended problems were observed with parked vehicles Lines interfering with traffic movement.The carriageway width is 7m which is adequate to facillitate access and egress to driveways. This request does not meet the warrant for parking restrictions, therefore the provision of parking restrictions is not recommended. 17 Traffic 11472 FOXHILL D13 Speed on Foxhill Avenue at cllr Not Following speed checks carried out on 0 31/03/2014 Conditions AVENUE (NC- Ramps junction of Foxhill Park. Brabazon Recommended 21/7/2014 between 12:15-12:45 hrs little traffic EA) movement was observed and the 85th percentile speed was 35k/hr. As this does not meet the warrant, traffic calming is not recommended. 18 Traffic 12131 FOXHILL D13 Speed on Foxhill Avenue cllr Not Following speed checks carried out on 0 02/05/2014 Conditions AVENUE (NC- Ramps coming from the park. Brabazon Recommended 21/7/2014 little traffic movement was observed EA) and the 85th percentile speed was 35k/hr. As this does not meet the warrant, traffic calming is not recommended.

19 Parking 12136 FOXHILL D13 Continuous at junction of Foxhill cllr Not Continuous white lines are not provided in 0 02/05/2014 Prohibitions AVENUE (NC- White Line Park. Brabazon Recommended residential estates other than at locations where EA) associated stop/ yield signs are provided. Therefore this request is not recommended.

20 Parking 11471 FOXHILL D13 Speed at junction of Foxhill cllr Not Following speed checks carried out on 0 31/03/2014 Prohibitions CRESCENT Ramps Avenue. Brabazon Recommended 21/7/2014 little traffic movement was observed (NC-EA) and the 85th percentile speed was 35k/hr. As this does not meet the warrant, traffic calming is not recommended.

21 Parking 12132 FOXHILL D13 Continuous at the junction of cllr Not Continuous white lines are not provided in 0 02/05/2014 Prohibitions CRESCENT White Line Foxhill Avenue. Brabazon Recommended residential estates other than at locations where (NC-EA) associated stop/ yield signs are provided. Therefore this request is not recommended.

22 Traffic 12777 GRANGE D13 Speed on the road. cllr Not Following speed checks carried out on 0 06/06/2014 Conditions ABBEY Ramps Brabazon Recommended 21/7/2014 between 10:15-10:45 hrs little traffic CRESCENT movement was observed and the 85th (NC-EA) percentile speed was 30k/hr. As this does not meet the warrant, traffic calming is not recommended. 23 Traffic 11834 GRANGE D13 Speed on the road. cllr Not Following speed checks carried out on 0 15/04/2014 Conditions ABBEY DRIVE Ramps McDowell Recommended 21/7/2014 between 9:40 -10:10 hrs. Little traffic (NC-EA) movement was observed and the 85th percentile speed was 39k/hr. As this does not meet the warrant, traffic calming is not recommended. 24 Traffic 11499 GRANGEMORE D13 Speed on the road. cllr Not Grangemore Avenue has been traffic calmed 0 01/04/2014 Conditions AVENUE (NC- Ramps Brabazon Recommended with two 4.5m ramps and a mini roundabout at EA) its junction with Curracloe Drive. These 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. 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. Therefore additional traffic calming is not recommended.

25 Parking 11220 GREENWOOD D13 Double at the green open cllr Not No problems were observed with vehicles 0 18/03/2014 Prohibitions AVENUE (NC- Yellow space. Brabazon Recommended parked at the public open space on Greenwood EA) Lines Avenue. As traffic movement is not being interferred with,the warrant has not been met and parking restrictions are therefore not recommended. However, due to persistent issues with access and children's safety, it is recommended that double yellow lines be provided around the southern side of the public open space on Greenwood Park extending around the corners for 5m. A total distance of 72m.

26 Traffic 11497 GREENWOOD D13 Traffic at the junction of cllr Not Greenwood Way ends at a T junction with 0 01/04/2014 Conditions AVENUE (NC- Calming Greewood Way. Brabazon Recommended Greenwood Avenue that ends in a cul de sac of EA) 8 houses on the western side of the junction. Under the road traffic act, traffic on a road ending at a T junction must give way to traffic from either direction on the other road. Safety measures such as A stop/yield sign is not necessary where normal rules of the road apply, moreover such signs are only provided on approaches to major junctions, otherwise this would lead to a proliferation of signs throughout residential estates. In General measures such as signage and road markings are not provided in urban or residential estates where speed limits are restricted to 50k/hr.

27 Traffic 11336 GREENWOOD D13 Double adjacent to the cllr Not Substantial parking restrictions have been 0 25/03/2014 Conditions DRIVE (NC-EA) Yellow Orchard aprtment Brabazon Recommended provided at The Orchard Apartments at Lines complex. Greenwood Walk, Greenwood Drive and around the corners of Greenwood Close. Further restrictions would move parking further west onto Greenwood Drive & Lawn. Moreover,following inspection on 2/7/2014 no problems were observed regarding parking interfering with traffic on either side of the Orchard Apartments. Therefore further parking restrictions are not recommended.

28 Traffic 11337 GREENWOOD D13 Traffic on the road. cllr Recommended Greenwood Drive does not meet the criteria for 2 25/03/2014 Conditions DRIVE (NC-EA) Calming Brabazon traffic calming on grounds of carriageway length and volume of traffic.However following observations on 2/7/2014, it is recommended that a 4.5m ramp be provided 10m west of Lamp Standard no.6 in order to slow vehicles approaching the acute bend from the west and Greenwood Lawn from the east.

29 Parking 11391 GREENWOOD D13 Double around the green open cllr Recommended Due to persistent issues with access and 1 18/03/2014 Prohibitions PARK (NC-EA) Yellow space. Brabazon children's safety it is recommended that double Lines yellow lines be provided around the southern side of the public open space on Greenwood Park extending around the corners for 5m. A total distance of 72m. 30 Traffic 10621 KILLARY D13 Speed on the road. Deputy Not The provision of traffic calming on Killary Grove 2 05/02/2014 Conditions GROVE (NC- Ramps Flanagan Recommended is not recommended due to the Cul de Sac's EA) traffic volume is less than the required 60 vehicles per hour and the section of carriageway in question is less than 100m in length. As the following criteria have not been complied with: • The road should have a straight run of at least 200m • Traffic volumes should exceed 60 vehicles per hour Therefore Traffic calming is not recommended. 31 Traffic 12847 LEIN ROAD D5 Speed on the road. cllr Not Traffic calming has been provided on Lein Road 0 09/06/2014 Conditions (NC-EA) Ramps Brabazon Recommended by way of 3 no 4.5m ramps. These ramps 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 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. Further traffic calming is not recommended.

32 Traffic 9071 MANOR DRIVE D13 Speed on the road cllr Mac Not Regarding this appeal against the non 0 21/10/2013 Conditions (NC-EA) Ramps Donncha Recommended recommendation to provide ramps. Following further inspection on 2/7/2014 on observation,there were no extenuating circumstances that warrant the rescinding of the previous decision. The criteria as laid down by The Transportation and Traffic Strategic Policy committee has not been complied with . • 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 Gardaí.

33 Traffic 10587 MAYWOOD D5 Children at junction of Avondale cllr Not Dublin City Council does not recommend the 0 06/02/2014 Signs AVENUE (NC- Crossing Park. Horgan- Recommended 'Children at Play' signs or 'children ahead' signs EA) Sign Jones except in the proximity of schools or adjacent to designated play areas such as parks, if appropriate. They are not regarded to be effective at changing driver behaviour on the road or reducing speeds. The excessive allocation (or proliferation) of such warning signs also undermines their effectiveness at better warranted locations such as schools/parks. 34 Traffic 12817 MC AULEY D5 Speed on the road. cllr Not Following examination, McAuley Drive together 0 09/06/2014 Conditions DRIVE (NC-EA) Ramps Brabazon Recommended with the section of Lein Road west of the public open space do not meet the criteria for the provision of ramps.The criteria as required has not been complied with . • 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 safety. Therefore speed ramps are not recommended.

35 Traffic 7428 MOUNT D3 Roundabout at the junction of St. Deputy Not Mount Prospect Ave. has been extensively 4 28/05/2013 Conditions PROSPECT Gabriel's Road. Flanagan Recommended traffic calmed with speed cushions provided AVENUE (NC- throughout its entire length. Cushions are EA) located in the optimum position with regard to best design practice taking into account its position relative to the other ramps on the road and also maximising visibility under lamp standards where possible.Further calming is not recommended. Mini roundabouts are no longer considered to be best practice as they promote the better progress of vehicular traffic only. A mini roundabout is not in the interest of the safety of cyclists, pedestrians or the mobility impaired. 36 Parking 12041 OULTON ROAD D3 Double At the entrance to cllr O' Recommended Following inspection on 6/8/2014, it is 0 28/04/2014 Prohibitions (NC-EA) Yellow Clontarf Lawn Tennis Farrell recommended that double yellow lines be Lines Club. provided for 2m on either side of the entrance to the Tennis Club & 4.6m opposite. In order to improve access for emergency vehicles. 37 Parking 9185 SHANOWEN D9 Single Request for single cllr Not An inspection of Shanowen Crescent was 0 21/10/2013 Prohibitions CRESCENT Yellow Line yellow line at the Montague Recommended carried out on July 23rd 2014. Existing double (NC-EA) entrance to Shanowen yellow lines are in place on the west side of the Crescent. junction. No illegal parking was noted in close proximity to the junction. A single yellow line is not recommended. If illegal parking occurs at the junction, the applicant may contact the Dublin City Councils parking enforcement contractor, Dublin Street Parking Services at 6022500 who will carry out an inspection and take appropriate action. The traffic officer will arrange for re-painting of existing double yellow lines. 38 Traffic 10467 SLADEMORE D13 Speed on the road. Deputy Not Following speed checks carried out on 2 31/01/2014 Conditions AVENUE (NC- Ramps Flanagan Recommended 21/7/2014 between 11:35-12:05hrs, the 85th EA) percentile speed was 36k/hr. As this does not meet the warrant, traffic calming is not recommended.

39 Traffic 11880 SWIFT'S D17 Speed on the road. Deputy Not Following examination, Swifts Grove does not 0 22/04/2014 Conditions GROVE (NC- Ramps Flanagan Recommended meet the criteria for the provision of ramps. The EA) criteria as required has not been complied with • 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 safety. Therefore speed ramps are not recommended. 40 Parking 8928 VERNON D3 Double at the junction of resident Recommended While it is illegal to park on the corner of a 3 01/10/2013 Prohibitions AVENUE (NC- Yellow Vernon Avenue and junction, double lines are recommended at the EA) Lines Seafield Road West, junction of Vernon Avenue and Seafield Road on either side of the West to clarify better that vehicles should not entrance to the car park on junction corners (these double yelow park to the shops and lines have been installed). at the bus stops on However, additional double yellow lines are not Vernon Avenue. recommneded to prevent parking outside the commercial section of Vernon Avenue. Road widths and sight lines are sufficient for safe driving. DCC does not typically install double yellow lines at a bus stop, these are also not recommended

41 Traffic 13090 WHITETHORN D5 Yield Sign at the junction of Deputy Not Whitethorn Rise ends at a signalised T junction. 0 30/06/2014 Signs AVENUE (NC- Whitethorn Rise. Bruton Recommended A stop/yield sign is not needed where traffic EA) signals are provided.

42 Parking 13161 WHITETHORN D5 Parking Request for parking cllr Not Double yellow lines have been provided on 0 24/03/2014 Prohibitions RISE (NC-EA) Prohibition restrictions. Horgan- Recommended either side of Whitethorn Rise at its junction Jones with Skelly's Lane extending 25m on the west side & 30m on the eastern side of the carriageway. Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) c, It is illegal to park; “within 5 meters of a road junction; Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) a, “on that side of a section of roadway along the edge of which traffic sign number RRM008 (double yellow lines) have been provided.” Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) d, “opposite a continuous white line” where roadway is less than 3 traffic lanes. Parking restrictions are not recommended where restrictions already apply.

1 August 2014

RE: Enforcement Report for April – June 2014 for the North Central Area

The following is a summary of enforcement activity in the North Central Area for the period April - June 2014: -

 Number of new complaints opened – 25  Number of Warning Letters issued – 25  Number of Enforcement Notices issued – 5  Number of files closed/resolved – 26

Fiacra Worrall Fiacra Worrall Asst Enforcement Manager Planning Department

e-mail: [email protected] tel: 2223316

New Complaints: 1 April 2014 - 30th June 2014

Date Case No. Location Complaint Opened Breach of permission: site layout & archaeological E0232/14 822, Howth Road and No 7 Kilbarrack Road, Dublin 5 survey 01/04/2014 E0233/14 56, Dunree Park, Coolock, Dublin 5 Extension to rear 01/04/2014 E0253/14 Griffith Hall, Glandore Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Alterations to visitors parking space 08/04/2014 E0254/14 Howth Road Railway Line, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Track works taking place throughout night 08/04/2014 E0262/14 21 Courtview, Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 New Wall and extension of garden 15/04/2014 E0264/14 76, Moatview Drive, Dublin 17 Shed & Extension to Rear 16/04/2014 E0285/14 708, Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 Boiler House/Structure 23/04/2014 E0291/14 78b Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Breach of permission: site layout & design details 24/04/2014 Blackbanks Garden Centre, 754 Howth Road, Raheny, E0305/14 Dublin 5 Operation of coffee shop 29/04/2014 E0307/14 7a - 9 Collins Avenue West, Donnycarney, Dublin 9 Gates at entrance to rear laneway 01/05/2014 E0315/14 9, Kilbarrack Road, Kilbarrack, D.5 Breach of permission: drainage 06/05/2014 E0316/14 28, Mask Crescent, Artane, Dublin 5 Widened Vehicular entrance 06/05/2014 E0374/14 360 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 Generator installed 22/05/2014 E0389/14 167 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 Breach of permission: height 28/05/2014 E0395/14 Richmond Estate Apartments, Dublin 3 Unfinished apartment block 03/06/2014 E0398/14 Grange Lodge, Raheny Road, Dublin 5 Breach of permission: Trees 03/06/2014 E0405/14 Rere of No 10 Chanel Road, Coolock, Dublin 5 Breach of permission: residential use 05/06/2014 E0409/14 38, Watermill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 Demolition & reconstruction works 09/06/2014 E0416/14 217 Clontarf Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Shed & vehicular entrance 12/06/2014 E0438/14 72 Swans Nest Avenue, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 Breach of permission: height 16/06/2014 E0439/14 Railings on Blunden Drive, Dublin 13 Advertising signs 16/06/2014 E0444/14 116, Bettyglen, Raheny, Dublin 5 Attic window installed 19/06/2014 E0457/14 18, Seafield Road West, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Breach of permisson: boundary line 24/06/2014 E0464/14 64, Killester Park, Dublin 5 Shed erected 27/06/2014 E0471/14 23, Hazelwood Drive, Artane, D.5 Part demolition and redevelopment works 30/06/2014

Warning Letters: 1 April 2014 - 30 June 2014

Date Case No. Location Complaint Issued E0076/14 Rear of 9, Seapark Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Installation of access gate 03/06/2014 E0103/14 Tudor House, Oulton Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Breach of permission: omission of chimney 15/04/2014 E0190/14 14-14a Victoria Villas, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Breach of permission: glazing 06/05/2014 Breach of permission: site layout & archaeological E0232/14 822, Howth Road and No 7 Kilbarrack Road, Dublin 5 survey 01/04/2014 Breach of permission: site layout & archaeological E0232/14 822, Howth Road and No 7 Kilbarrack Road, Dublin 5 survey 08/04/2014 E0233/14 56, Dunree Park, Coolock, Dublin 5 Extension to rear 01/04/2014 E0253/14 Griffith Hall, Glandore Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 Alterations to visitors parking space 08/04/2014 E0254/14 Howth Road Railway Line, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Track works taking place throughout night 08/04/2014 E0262/14 21 Courtview, Castle Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 New Wall and extension of garden 16/04/2014 E0264/14 76, Moatview Drive, Dublin 17 Shed & Extension to Rear 16/04/2014 E0285/14 708, Howth Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 Boiler House/Structure 24/04/2014 E0291/14 78b Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Breach of permission: site layout & design details 24/04/2014 Blackbanks Garden Centre, 754 Howth Road, Raheny, E0305/14 Dublin 5 Operation of coffee shop 29/04/2014 E0316/14 28, Mask Crescent, Artane, Dublin 5 Widened Vehicular entrance 07/05/2014 E0374/14 360 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 Generator installed 26/05/2014 E0374/14 360 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 Generator installed 28/05/2014 E0389/14 167 Clontarf Road, Dublin 3 Breach of permission: height 28/05/2014 E0398/14 Grange Lodge, Raheny Road, Dublin 5 Breach of permission: Trees 04/06/2014 E0405/14 Rere of No 10 Chanel Road, Coolock, Dublin 5 Breach of permission: residential use 09/06/2014 E0409/14 38, Watermill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 Demolition & reconstruction works 10/06/2014 E0416/14 217 Clontarf Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Shed & vehicular entrance 12/06/2014 E0438/14 72 Swans Nest Avenue, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5 Breach of permission: height 17/06/2014 E0439/14 Railings on Blunden Drive, Dublin 13 Advertising signs 20/06/2014 E0439/14 Railings on Blunden Drive, Dublin 13 Advertising signs 23/06/2014 E0439/14 Railings on Blunden Drive, Dublin 13 Advertising signs 25/06/2014 E0444/14 116, Bettyglen, Raheny, Dublin 5 Attic window installed 19/06/2014 E0464/14 64, Killester Park, Dublin 5 Shed erected 27/06/2014 E0471/14 23, Hazelwood Drive, Artane, D.5 Part demolition and redevelopment works 30/06/2014

Enforcement Notices: 1 April 2014 - 30th June 2014

Date Case No. Location Complaint Issued E0449/13 43, Malahide Road, Artane, Dublin 5 Pillar & part of front wall removed 19/05/2014 E0584/11 68B Saint Brendan's Park, Artane, Dublin 5 Breach of permisson: drainage 12/05/2014 E0742/13 207-211, Richmond Road, Dublin 3 Sign on trailer 30/06/2014 Graingers Pebble Beach Pub, 18 Conquer Hill Road, Clontarf, Dn E0765/13 3 Tables & Chairs placed to front of permises 13/05/2014 E0783/13 85, Rosemount Avenue, Artane, Dublin 5 (Centra) Breach of permission: extension height 22/05/2014

Development Department, Civic Offices.

22nd August 2014

To: The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee

Meeting: 15th September 2014

Item No.

With reference to the proposed disposal of the Fee Simple interest in the property known as No. 106 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9

Dublin City Council hold a site at Upper Drumcondra Road in fee simple subject to and with the benefit of a lease to Joseph J. Flanagan dated 22nd July 1927 for a term of 150 years from the 29th September 1926 subject to an annual rent of €63.50 (£50.00).

By way of Indenture of Sub-Lease dated the 16th June 1928 a portion of this site now known as No. 106 Upper Drumcondra Road was sub-leased by Joseph J. Flanagan to Brigid Coghlan for the term of 148 years from the 25th March 1928 subject to a yearly rent of €25.40 (£20.00).

Oisin Nolan Solicitors acting on behalf of Ann Harper, Dervilla Whelan and Paul Casey who claim to hold the sub-lessee’s interest has applied to purchase the fee simple in the premises which is more particularly shown outlined in red on Map Index No.SM-2014-0238-002. The Law Agent has confirmed that the sub-lessee’s have a statutory entitlement to acquire the Council’s fee simple interest therein.

It is proposed to dispose of the fee simple in the premises 106 Upper Drumcondra Road to Ann Harper, Dervilla Whelan and Paul Casey for the sum of five thousand euro and subject to terms and conditions:

1. That the property comprises an area of c. 135m² and is shown outlined red on the attached copy Map Index No. SM-2014-0238-002.

2. That Dublin City Council holds the fee simple Interest in the property.

3. That the site is held under Indenture of a Lease dated 22nd July 1927 to Joseph J Flanagan for a term of 150 years, commencing on 29th September 1926 and subject to a rent of €63.50 per annum.

4. That the purchase price for the fee simple interest shall be the sum of €5,000 (five thousand euro), plus VAT if applicable, to be apportioned between Dublin City Council and the Head Lessee. Price applicable for a period of six months only from the date of this letter.

5. That the portion of the purchase price payable to Dublin City Council shall be the sum of €3,250 (three thousand, two hundred and fifty euro), plus VAT if applicable.

6. That the portion of the purchase price payable to the Head Lessee shall be the sum of €1,750 (one thousand, seven hundred and fifty euro), plus VAT if applicable.

7. That the annual head rent payable shall be reduced by €15.90 per annum as a result of this transaction.

8. That the purchasers shall be prepared to pay any rent, rates and charges outstanding up to and including the date of sale.

9. That the purchasers shall pay the City Council’s professional fees of €800 plus VAT and the legal costs of transfer of €850 plus VAT.

10. That this proposal is subject to the necessary consents and approvals being obtained.

_Jim Keogan______Acting Assistant Chief Executive

Parks & Landscape Services, Ground Floor, Block 4, Civic Offices. REF: EW/JH-M-2014/0560 9th September 2014 Chairperson and Members, North Central Area Committee.

Re: Item for September 2014 North Central Area Committee Meeting- Ref: 4803

I refer to an item agreed arising from North Central Area Committee Meeting held on 21stJuly, 2014, Ref: 4803, Items for the following meetings : Grass Cutting contract specifications in the North Central Area. Landscape maintenance operations, on soft landscape public open space, including grass cutting is carried out throughout the city by Parks and Landscape Services through a combination of direct labour units and contract. The contract is over a three year period and applies to a range of roadside margins, roadside open space, and public open space which is mapped. The current contract runs for the period of 2013 to 2016 inclusive. The contract is supervised by the supervisory staff of Parks and Landscape Services in each of the service’s administrative districts of which there are three that overlap with the North Central Area. The Landscape Maintenance 2013-2016 contract is designed to achieve a consistently good standard of presentation of contract maintained areas appropriate to the function and use of the open space, and is a performance based contract. With regard to grass mowing it provides for regular mowing operations during the growing season, at a frequency not to require removal of cuttings in order to sustainably maintain the quality of the sward without requiring to add nutrients, or to have additional disposal pressures on landfill facilities, or other disposal facilities. The frequency of such works is on an approximate 14 day cycle (grass margins and roadside open space), and 7day cycle for residential open space and small parks defined. The works include litter picking, mowing and weed control as per maintenance schedule, and inclusive of critical dated, with mowing maximum height 60mm, subject to the type of open space. It is a requirement of the contract that contractors provide tick sheets of completed works which are received and assessed by supervisory staff of Parks and Landscape Services, prior to certification of payment which is ongoing through the period of the contract. Contractors are also required to adhere to a range of statutory regulation including such areas as employment, machinery, welfare health and safety at work. Grass maintenance operations are influenced by growing conditions, ground conditions and weather conditions which can impact specific schedules as it can with the direct labour delivery of such operations, and the impacts are discussed with contractors during the course of the contract. When areas are missed and/or complaints are received, and concerns are raised by the public or public representatives, these issues are brought to the attention of the contractors by this service at the earliest possible time. Should the standards indicated in the contract not be met Parks and Landscape Services can withhold payment until the required standard is achieved. There are a number of contractors employed under the contract of which one is dedicated to that area which forms the current North Central Area.

______Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent ______Leslie Moore City Parks Superintendent

The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee

Report re use of Pavilion in Fairview Park

Dublin City Council developed a changing room pavilion at Fairview Park which has been in use since autumn 2012. The facility has been made available for use by local sports clubs mainly from the north inner city through a sports permit application process on a room to room basis.

There is a charge is for the use of these changing rooms. The charge is a contrbution towards the maintenance and running costs associated with the changing rooms use. Clubs will be charged €200 per room for the 2014/15 season. The current charge does not meet the full costs to run the building. Should all ten rooms be paid for by the current user groups, Dublin City Council will recieve €2,000 from clubs in relation to paying the pavilions bills.

Les Moore

City Parks Superintendent

NORTH CENTRAL AREA

The Sport and Recreation Section report is based on September, October, November and December and it also includes information regarding projects which have take place through out the city over the past few months. This is to enable local representatives and managers to attend and view the programmes and events that the Sports and Recreation Section have organised while also give you a flavour of the programmes that have taken place CONTENTS: Aughrim Street Report Glin Road Sports Hall Report Boxing Development Office Report Sports Development Officers report Sport and Recreation Officer report FAI Development Officer report Rugby Development Officer Report Sport and Recreation and Sports Development City Wide Initiatives

AUGHRIM STREET SPORTS HALL Activities Running from Aughrim Street: Indoor Soccer Shotokan Karate Basketball Badminton Yoga Boot camp Kempo Karate Tae Kwon Do Boxing Circuit Training Indoor bowls Ninjitsu

GLIN ROAD SPORTS HALL

The activities currently available in the complex are:

Activity Day and Time Dancing for children Monday Wednesday Friday 5pm-7pm

Irish Dancing for children Wednesday 7.30pm-9.00pm

Irish Dancing for children Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-5.30pm

Football for children Monday – Friday 4pm – 6pm

Basketball for children and teenagers Saturday 10am-1pm

Hip hop children and teenagers Thursday 5.30-7.30pm

Self defence from 16years onwards Wednesday 9pm-10pm

Kickboxing classes children Wednesday 4.30pm-5.50pm

Kickboxing classes adults Thursday 8pm-9pm

Boxing from 11 years onwards Tuesday and Thursday 8pm-9pm

Kung Fu classes Tuesday 8pm-10pm

Bootcamp classes Monday Wednesday Friday 9.30am- 10.30am Tuesday & Thursday 8pm-9pm

Aerobics classes Tuesday & Thursday 7pm – 8pm

Karate for children and teenagers Monday7.30pm and Thursday 8-9pm

St Michaels house for teenagers Monday and Friday 11am-1pm

BOXING DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: Noel Burke AREA: NORTH CENTRAL Programme Location/Facility Target Description Time scale No of Partners Cost Name Group Participa nts StartBox St Francis 10-12 year  Fun (1-30) /9 /2014 40 None €120 Bronze Priorswood old mixed  Non-contact boxing programme  Aimed at a wide target group  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox St Pauls 15-17 year  Fun (1-30) /9 /2014 60 None €120 Bronze Raheny old boys  Non-contact boxing programme  Aimed at a wide target group  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox The Grange 15-17 year  Fun (1-30) /9 /2014 30 None Bronze Donaghmede old mixed  Non-contact boxing programme  Aimed at a wide target group  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Gael Scoil 15-17 year  Fun (1-30) /9 /2014 54 None €120 Bronze Reachrann old mixed  Non-contact boxing programme Donaghmede  Aimed at a wide target group  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Holy Trinity 10-12 year  Fun (1-30) /9 /2014 30 None Bronze old  Non-contact boxing programme mixed  Aimed at a wide target group  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Scoil Assaim 10-12 year  Fun (1-30) /9 /2014 60 None €160 Bronze Raheny old boys  Non-contact boxing programme  Aimed at a wide target group  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Primary girls 10-12 year  Fun (1-30) /9 /2014 30 None €120 Bronze school (to be old girls  Non-contact boxing programme

confirmed)  Aimed at a wide target group  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox First Year School 12-15 year  Fun (1-30) /9 /2014 30 None €120 Bronze TBC old boys  Non-contact boxing programme  Aimed at a wide target group  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Silver St Francis 10-12 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (1-31) /10 /2014 30 €120 Priorswood old mixed  Semi contact  Aimed at those who have completed Bronze Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Silver St Pauls 15-17 year  Avanced Boxing Classes (1-31) /10 /2014 60 None €120 Raheny old boys  Semi contact  Aimed at those who have completed Bronze Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Silver The Grange 15-17 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (1-31) /10 /2014 30 None Donaghmede old mixed  Semi contact  Aimed at those who have completed Bronze Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Silver Gael Scoil 15-17 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (1-31) /10 /2014 54 None €120 Reachrann old boys  Semi contact Donaghmede  Aimed at those who have completed Bronze Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Silver Scoil Assaim 10-12 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (1-31) /10 /2014 60 None €160 old boys  Semi contact  Aimed at those who have completed Bronze Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity

StartBox Silver Holy Trinity 10-12 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (1-31) /10 /2014 30 None old  Semi contact mixed  Aimed at those who have completed Bronze Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Silver Girls Primary 10-12 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (1-31) /10 /2014 30 None €120 (To be confirmed) old girls  Semi contact  Aimed at those who have completed Bronze Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Silver First Year School 12-15 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (1-31) /10 /2014 30 None €120 TBC old boys  Semi contact  Aimed at those who have completed Bronze Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting alternative physical activity StartBox Gold All Areas – 10-12 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (3-30)/11/14 70 (team None €320 (team Primary Boys facilitated in High old boys  Full contact total) total) Performance Gym  Aimed at those who have completed Silver Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting inter-community activity (all 5 DCC areas) StartBox Gold All Areas – 10-12 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (3-30)/11/14 70 (team None €320 (team Primary Mix facilitated in High old boys &  Full contact total) total) Gender Performance Gym girls  Aimed at those who have completed Silver Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting inter-community activity (all 5 DCC areas) StartBox Gold All Areas – 15-17 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (3-30)/11/14 70 (team None €320 (team TY Boys facilitated in High old boys  Full contact total) total) Performance Gym  Aimed at those who have completed Silver Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting inter-community activity

(all 5 DCC areas) StartBox Gold All Areas – 15-17 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (3-30)/11/14 70 (team None €320 (team TY Mix Gender facilitated in High old boys &  Full contact total) total) Performance Gym girls  Aimed at those who have completed Silver Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting inter-community activity (all 5 DCC areas) StartBox Gold All Areas – 12-15 year  Advanced Boxing Classes (3-30)/11/14 50 (team None €320 (team First Year Mix facilitated in High old boys &  Full contact total) total) Gender Performance Gym girls  Aimed at those who have completed Silver Programme  Promoting boxing  Promoting inter-community activity (all 5 DCC areas) StartBox All Areas – 10-12 year  Full & Semi contact boxing exhibition (1-5)/12/14 50 (team None €50 (team Showcase facilitated in old boys  Aimed at those who have completed total) total) Primary Boys National Stadium, Gold Programme South Circular  Competed in front of family and peers Road  Promoting boxing  Promoting inter-community activity (all 5 DCC areas) StartBox All Areas – 10-12 year  Full & Semi contact boxing exhibition (1-5)/12/14 50 (team None €50 (team Showcase facilitated in old boys &  Aimed at those who have completed total) total) Primary Mix National Stadium, girls Gold Programme Gender South Circular  Competed in front of family and peers Road  Promoting boxing  Promoting inter-community activity (all 5 DCC areas) StartBox All Areas – 15-17 year  Full & Semi contact boxing exhibition (1-5)/12/14 50 (team None €50 (team Showcase TY facilitated in old boys  Aimed at those who have completed total) total) Boys National Stadium, Gold Programme South Circular  Competed in front of family and peers Road  Promoting boxing Promoting inter-community activity (all 5 DCC areas) StartBox All Areas – 15-17 year  Full & Semi contact boxing exhibition (1-5)/12/14 50 (team None €50 (team Showcase TY facilitated in old boys &  Aimed at those who have completed total) total)

Mix Gender National Stadium, girls Gold Programme South Circular  Competed in front of family and peers Road  Promoting boxing  Promoting inter-community activity (all 5 DCC areas) StartBox All Areas – 12-15 year  Full & Semi contact boxing exhibition (1-5)/12/14 40 (team None €50 (team Showcase First facilitated in old boys &  Aimed at those who have completed total) total) Year Mix National Stadium, girls Gold Programme Gender South Circular  Competed in front of family and peers Road  Promoting boxing  Promoting inter-community activity (all 5 DCC areas)

SPORT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: Jason Brady AREA: NORTH CENTRAL AREA Programme Location/F Target Description Time scale No of Partners Cost Name acility Group Participants

Boxing St Francis 9/11 yrs Start boxing program (Bronze) 6/12 weeks 20/30 DCC Boxing Nil program progression on to gold and National officer stadium. Starting Sept Rugby Darndale/ 8/11 yrs Tag rugby program, work closely with 8/10 weeks 100 DCC/ Leinster Nil program Coolock Colm p. Starting Sept Rugby officer Sports drop in Darndale 10/13 Sports drop in, trying different sports, On going 20/30 approx DCC/ S 17 Nil Hall Athletics, basketball, futsal, cricket, and handball. Swimming Ballymum 15/20 On going swimming program teaching On going 10/15 S17/ Kilmore Yp Waiting on program and youths to become life guards. Sept, and DCC SDO price from water safety Coolock swimming pool depending on pool costs. Late night Darndale 10/17 Indoor Soccer drop in Starting Oct 6/8 weeks 20/40 DCC/FAI Nil Soccer hall Schools Oscar Mid Sept 12 weeks 60/70 DCC/FAI Nil soccer traynor leagues

Fishing Darndale 9/ 14 Fishing program teaching kids and kids 4/6 weeks 10/15 Brian S 17, Bill Nil program park with disabilities to fish. Late Sept community, DCC SDO and Aideen REC Sport for all Darndale Sports in Darndale park Halloween 1 day 100/200 DCC,Boxing,GA park week A,FaI,Cricket, community All DCC partnership Groups come officers, S&C together and org Sport in the park. offer, S17

Indoor hurling Coolock/ 10/14 Indoor Hurling program taster sessions 4 weeks 10/20 Local GAA Nil program Darndale No reply yet. Oct start. club/Schools Olympic Darndale 8-10yrs Programme to introduce youths to 4/6 weeks 10/20 Darndale school 35 per hr or handball school Olympic handball. Late Sept and DCC do it myself Athletics and St 9 -13 yrs Athletic s and high jump coach to 4-8 weeks 100/150 Darndale/st fran 35 per hr high jump Fran/darn talent ID for national schools final. school,DCC Start Mid Sept

Cricket 3 schools in 8-13 yrs Cricket program in Schools 4/8 weeks 100/200 DCC/Cricket Nil Area officer Fitness class Kilmore 8-12 yrs Fitness class boxercise for Kids start 6/8 weeks 100 DCC Nil west October School Sports drop in Kilmore 10 -14 Different sports, basketball, handball , On going 15-25 Kilmore west west bowls, cricket 3 Schools Darndale/C 7-12 yrs Waiting on equipment 100/150 DCC Nil ready for oolock Obesity schools program Fitness class St Francis 8-12 yrs Fitness class for Kids Starting 13th 6/8 weeks 30-50 DCC Nil March Soccer and 2 schools in 8-12 yrs 2 schools in area, go into school and 6 weeks 80/120 DCC & teachers Nil GAA skills area coach youths the sports Mountain S17 13-16 yrs Mountain biking in Wicklow with 1 day 10/15 DCC 250 Biking Biking.ie Currently working out better prices for SDO officers Footie golf S17 13/16 yrs Football golf in Tallaght, great for 1 day 10/20 DCC 5 per person /kilmore/ rewarding youths you have worked Schools with. On going Kayaking Kilmore 10-13 yrs Ballyfermot Adventure centre during 1 day a month for 7-10 DCC Nil September Justice program 4 weeks GAA blitz 4 schools 8/12 yrs GAA blitz with 4 schools from area in 1 day 80/ 100 DCC/ schools/ 100 for O Tooles GAA club GAA officer medals Bubble S17 12/16 yrs Bubble football in astro park another 1 day 10/20 DCC 150 per Football /kilmore/ programme for rewarding the youths session Schools Over night in S17 13/ 17 yrs Over night stay in Cavan centre. 1 night 10 DCC/ Area 500 per night Cavan centre traveller Trying to get Area office Jim Kelly to office group help fund this.

SPORT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: MICHELLE WATERS AREA: KILBARRACK Programme Location/ Target Description Time scale No of Partners Cost Name Facility Group Participants

KCDP After- Greendale KCDP / A weekly 1.5hour multi-sports and September to 15-20 young Kilbarrack CDP €200

schools Sports Hall SCP activity session. December people each week Local School Programme 8-12yrs Reward trips for behavioural Completion Mixed improvements Programme KCDP Outdoor Various 8-12yrs Once a fortnight outdoor trip to September to 15 to 20 young Kilbarrack CDP Diary locations Mixed complete to undertake and complete December people Local School Challenge Parks, group outdoor challenges trip. Completion €300 Programme beach, Hills Leave no trace training (TBC) Programme & river Ballyfermot Ballyfermot/ Youthreach 4 sessions of Kayaking and/or September to 12 young people Youthreach Outward tree rock Harmonsto Mountain biking November per session Harmonstown €0 Bounds wn (48 young people Programme in total) Youthreach Various Youthreach Fortnightly session of outdoor activity September to 15 young people Youthreach sports Harmonsto And sports December Harmonstown €200 programme wn Opportunities to complete coaching workshops and courses Fitness Glin Hall / St Fitness testing of young people September to 100-150 St Benedict’s baseline Greendale Benedict’s December North Bay testing Hall North Bay St Malachy’s €0 St Malachy’s Swim Coolock CDYSB Weekly swim lessons and water safety September to 40 young people CDYSB Youth Programme Pool Youth awareness classes for young people December Projects Projects €350 10-16yrs mixed

Rugby Various Schools Working in partnership with September to 30-40 young (TBC) Programme and after- Development Officer to deliver December people

schools programme groups Donnycarney DYP Le Youth Weekly sessions where the young September to 20 young people DYP Bike Cheile Projects people are mentored in basic bicycle December JLO

Maintenance members maintenance Programme Women’s St Anne’s Young Develop a beginner programme of October to 40 people Leinster Cricket Cricket Park women cricket with a direct link into Clontarf December Clontarf Cricket Programme Clontarf CC 16yrs+ Rugby Club Club €0 Various indoor Halls

Donnycarney Various Rehab Weekly sport session and outdoor September to 12 people Donnycarney weekly Activity (Hall, Group activities December CE Scheme €150 Programme Rockfield, 20yrs+ Rehab Group etc) Donnycarney Hall 9-12yrs A weekly one hour multi-sports and September to 12-15 young DYP & SCP After School mixed activity session. December people €100 Sports group Reward trips for behavioural Programme improvements KCDP weekly Various Rehab Weekly sport session and outdoor September to 12 people KCCP CE Activity (Hall, Group activities December Scheme Rehab €150 Programme Rockfield, 17 yrs+ Group etc) Code of Ethics Various Local 3 hour workshop on Code of Ethics for September & 2 courses Workshop Community young people in sport October delivered (32 Volunteers people) €0 & sports coaches Code of Ethics Various DCC 3 hour workshop on Code of Ethics for September to 2-4 workshops DCC Sports Workshop for Sports Staff young people in sport December delivered (max 84 Staff & Centres DCC Sports Participants) €0 Staff

Healthy Stardust All ages Support the Health Heroes to promote September to 50?? Northside Communities Park their programme to maximise the use December Partnership Health Heroes Clongriffin of the exercise equipment in the Local Park various parks Community €0 Clontarf/St Groups Anne’s Park Teenage boys Ballymun 15-16yrs Teen gym supervised gym programme September to 10 per DYP Gym November programme Ballymun LC Programme Young ladies Le Cheile 15-18yrs Weekly fitness classes and September to 10 per DYP Fitness Donnycarn programmes November programme Ballymun LC Programme ey October Mid Various CDYSB Outdoor activity provision offered to 5 October 50-60 CDYSB Youth Term Activities activities Youth youth Projects and 4 After schools Projects

Projects groups in catchment area

FAI/DCC/Com Clontarf Primary Show racism the red card programme November 350 FAI munity Garda Astro schools in in schools prior to blitz Development Fair Play blitz pitches NCA (4th,5th Full day blitz Officer th €100 & 6 Schools classes) Community Garda

HIGHLIGHTS OF SUMMER 2014

Donnycarney Bike week Event

On Tuesday June 17th Le Cheile Community and Youth centre in Donnycarney played host to a wonderful bike event. Coordinated by DCC staff in partnership with youth workers, local Garda and Juvenile Liaison Officers the event was very successful. The event ran from 3.30 to 6pm and attracted 30 young people and their families. On the day there were numerous events that young and old could participate in such as bicycle limbo, emergency stop, balance tests, slalom courses and a road skills test. Bicycle themed quizzes and puzzles were also present on the day. The opportunity was given for attendees to have their bicycles repaired and to sign up for a bicycle maintenance programme. All young people received a goody bag and a medal for participation while winners of the various events won medals also. A special award went to two girls who remembered to bring their own helmets.

CDYSB Sports Integration Week

60 young people aged 13-15yrs from 7 Youth Projects in the North Central Area took part in the annual CDYSB Sports Integration Week. This week involved planning, organising and delivering 3 days of competition and an away day for all groups to enjoy new friendships made. Over the 4 days the young people took part in league format of competitions in 8 events in 5 venues. The sports included basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, Olympic handball and Athletics events Shot putt, javelin, 80 metre sprint, long jump and 400m relay. Facilities used were Le Cheile, St Monica’s YC, ALSAA Sports Hall and Irishtown Stadium. On the morning of the first day all young people and leaders took part in a number of ice breaker games to allow the groups to get to know each other prior to the competition starting. This helps enormously in setting the tone for the 4 day event and creating an environment focussed on fun and fair play with a healthy competitive edge. The event ran from 11am to 4:30pm each day with teams playing in around robin competition to gather points for winning as well as fair play. On the 4th day all the young people that took part spent the day in Zipit Tibradden where the overall winners and the winners of the Fair Play award were announced. In a very close competition St Monica’s Youth Project was crowned winners for 2014 and Trinity Youth Project took the Fair Play award.

SPORT AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER PAUL DONNELLY AREA NORTH CENTRAL

Programme Location/F Target Description Time scale No of Partners Cost Name acility Group Participants

Snorkelling Saint Disability Water based prog for various units 6 weeks 25 approx Saint micheals 0 program Michaels within smh that come to the centre on house house a regular basis suffering from down syndrome Hand eye Saint Disability Various ball games designed to 8 weeks 18 Saint micheals 280 coordination Michaels promote hand eye coordination for house games house various units within smh Aqua North side Older Aqua aerobics and snorkelling for both 12 weeks 15 525 aerobics pool adults men &women over 55

Tai chi Donneycar Older Music based activity prog for women 6 weeks 24 210 ney arc adults over 55 Afterschool Kilbarrack Under 10s Athletics and ball games promoting 8 weeks 21 Kcdp 280 prog community fitness levels in boys and girls developme nt project Afterschool Belmayne Primary Track & field games promoting fitness 8 weeks 45 Belmayne 280 prog educate school boys for 4th 5th & 6th classes boys and girls primary together & girls School school Afterschool Svdp Primary Cross country training to prepare 4th 5th 6 weeks 50 Svdp primary 210 prog school school & 6th class girls for cross country event school marino Marino Girls in October Adult fitness Glynn road Adult m/w Fitness classes for adult men and 12 weeks 15 420 bootcam sports hall women Outdoor Stardust & Adult men 4 week prog run in two venues to 4 weeks 40 Adult men & 280 fitness Eden more & women encourage locals to use fitness women classes parks equipment in their parks

Nca over Glynn road Over 55’s 5 sporting events for men and women 5 hours 80 Various active 650 55’s sports sports men & 08.10.2014 age groups in day centre women the nca Primary St annes Primary 600,700,800 meter cross country event 4 hours 400 + All nca primary 800 schools park school for 4th 5th & 6th class boys & girls 21.10.2014 schools cross Children country

event 5 k walk Clontarf Adult men 5 k walk along clontarf sea front 3 hours 60 105 & women 24.09.2014

RUGBY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: COLM FINNAGAN AREA: DUBLIN NORTH Programme Location/F Target Description Time scale No of Partners Cost Name acility Group Participants

Primary DCC North Primary Introduction to Rugby through 6 week September 600 DCC SDO’s 0 School Tag School Tag Rugby Programme. October Rugby November Concludes with area blitz with schools. December Secondary Finglas Secondary Introduction to Rugby with Secondary September 350 DCC SDO’s 0 School Whitehall School Schools through non contact and full October Rugby Ballymun contact rugby sessions. November Programme Glasnevin December Cabra Concludes with area blitz amongst Artane participating schools. Coolock Community Cabra After Follow on programme from schools to September 100 DCC SDO’s 0 Rugby Finglas School help with development of possibility of October Programmes Ballymun Programme community teams November Darndale December

Primary DCC North Primary Tag and Play Rugby teacher training to October 20 DCC SDO’s 0 Teacher Teachers help with continuation of rugby November Training programmes once initial LR/DCC one has finished. Secondary Dublin city Secondary Introduction to the 15 aside game. October 20 DCC SDO’s 0 Teacher wide Teachers Programme will be run with Billy November Training Phelan and take the form of a coaching course with various elements taken from IRFU Foundation Course DCC Mini DCC Sports Qualification in coaching tag rugby October 20 DCC None Tag Rugby Officers anticipated Course and Volunteers Cross Border Dublin/belfa Primary Cross border mini rugby blitz with October/novemeb 30 DCC/ Ulster Possible mini rugby st school teams from either Belfast or Derry er Rugby travel cost

Programme (bus)

CITYWIDE INITATIVES

SPORTS CAPITAL GRANT APPLICATIONS

The funding for projects in 2014 was divided into two streams. One stream of funding was designated for local projects and the other for regionally focused projects. On 3rd July the Department announced the allocation nationally for 880 separate projects throughout the country. Dublin City Council applied for funding for 23 projects under the local funding stream and was successful with 20 of these applications. Grant Name of Project Awarded Ellenfield Park - Whitehall 22,766.00 Kildonan Park - West Finglas 26,320.00 Kilbarrack Roseglen 155,648.00 Mellowes Park - Finglas Leisure Centre 38,639.00 Herzog Park - Rathgar Tennis Club 24,989.00 Dartry Park - Dartry, Clonskeagh, Rathgar, Milltown, Rathfarnham and Rathmines 31,292.00 Coultry Park - Ballymun 8,625.00 Bunting Road - Walkinstown and Crumlin 31,292.00 (Lansdowne) Valley Park - Bluebell, Inchicore and Drimnagh 31,291.00 East Wall Recreation Centre, Russell Avenue, Dublin 3 18,354.00 Kilmore West Recreation Centre - Darndale 4,616.00 St. Catherine's Sports & Community Centre - Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8 23,413.00 Herbert Park 103,977.00 Poppintree Park - Ballymun 55,454.00 Belcamp Park - Coolock and Darndale 34,973.00 Cabra Parkside Community Sports Complex 36,897.00 Darndale Park Darndale, Belcamp & Coolock 34,124.00 Albert College Park - Ballymun, Whitehall, Glasnevin 80,000.00 Alfie Byrne Road (Pitch Drainage Works) 22,922.00 Ballybough Community, Youth & Fitness Centre 80,876.00 Dublin City Council & St Malachy's Football Club - 150,000.00

Dublin City Council also made nine regional applications, all of which were considered valid by the Department but due to the level of demand for funding and the amount of funding available under the Programme, it was unfortunately not possible to allocate grants to every eligible applicant and only the following application, for works at Springdale Road, Edenmore, was successful on this occasion.

GRANT NAME OF PROJECT AWARDED Springdale Rd, Edenmore €150,000.00

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has indicated that as all of the funding for the 2014 Sport Capital Programme has been allocated, there is no more funding available at this time.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL SWIMMING POOLS The refurbishment to the swimming pool located on Sean McDermott Street, Coolock and Crumlin are near completion, with the final works taking place in the Crumlin Swimming pool. Both Sean McDermott and Coolock have reopened and are currently taking bookings for the remainder of 2014. For further information regarding booking the Swimming Pool please contact 01 – 2222163. www.dublincity.ie

LORD MAYOR 5 ALIVE CHALLENGE UPDATE MAY Following on from last years success of the Lord Mayor 5 Alive Challenge, Lord Mayor Oisín Quinn agreed the initiative was well worth rolling out again in 2014. The Challenge has now finished and the last race was the DCC/BHAA race on the 5th April. Over 140 people completed all five races and the Lord Mayor hosted the reception at the Mansion House on Friday 9th May. Over 140 people attended and received their scroll and medal. Jim Aughney organiser of the Dublin City Marathon and the Race Series in the Phoenix Park and Dick Hooper were guest speakers on the night. The programme was evaluated by the coordinator by developing a questionnaire through Survey Monkey, 79 people completed the questionnaire which gave great feedback on the programme and suggestions on how to improve the initiative going forward in 2015. Meeting for Lord Mayor Challenge 2015 taking place in Mansion House on 12th August.

GO FOR LIFE GAMES On Saturday 7th June Age & Opportunity hosted their 3rd annual Go For Life Games and Dublin City Council sent their selected team of 15 ( male & Female) which were chosen from our trial Go for Life games in Cabra Parkside on 30th May to go forward and take part in the games. The team competed against other counties in three games. 1) Flisks 2) Bowling 3) They enjoyed the day were they were provided with refreshments and a hot meal. The older adult groups will continue to play these games going forward into 2015 and compete again in early 2015 to play for Dublin City.

DCSN YOUNG PEOPLES SMALL GRANT SCHEME – JUNE 2014 Over 100 applications were received from various sports clubs operating across the City. A total of 89 clubs were successful in their grant application and each awarded€568.00. Following on from the Grant Applications we will now use this base line data to develop a questionnaire for clubs through Survey Monkey to see what are the needs and supports that clubs are looking for and if we can provide assistance to these clubs through our club development workshops. The Questionnaire will go out to all clubs in September. Next DCSN meeting will take place on 10th September.

BIKE WEEK - 14TH – 22ND JUNE 2014 Following on from the planning stages of the partnership between Dublin City Council Sport & Recreation Section and the Roads & Traffic planning department, a successful roll out of local programmes were delivered by the Sport & Recreation Development Team. A total of 6 programmes were rolled out across the City for people of all ages and abilities, types of programmes delivered were taster bike sessions, Cycle Safe courses, BMX mountain biking and even Track Cycling. One of the programmes provided the children with an amazing opportunity to be part of the International Track Cycling Grand Prix at the Velodrome on Sundrive Road by taking part in their own track cycling race as part of the DCC /Track Cycling Superstars programmes.

DUBLIN CITY SPORT & RECREATION EZINE The Ezine has been created to promote and advertise the programmes & initiatives that the Sport & Recreation Officers continue to plan implement and deliver on the ground. There will be two Ezines per year (1st and 2nd Q) and it will be emailed both internally and externally to all relevant agencies/organisations/National Governing Bodies/Coaches/Clubs & Local Sports Partnership. The Ezine will be used as a tool to highlight and advertise our programmes and to keep all key stakeholders up to date with up and coming programmes and events. The 1st Ezine will be released week commencing 18TH August.

SMARTER TRAVEL WORKPLACES PEDOMETER CHALLENGE 2014 (8TH SEP – 5TH OCT) This year the Sport & Recreation Section will be responsible for the roll out of the Smarter Travel Workplaces pedometer challenge for Dublin City Council. This four week initiative aims to get people moving and walking more by using their very own pedometer to count and record their steps. They must enter as part of a team of four and prizes will be awarded to the teams who cumulate the most points. It is hoped that we will use this initiative as a catalyst to try and create walking groups within the workforce and encourage staff to get active by walking and cycling.

DIT /FAI & DCC SPORT & RECREATION SPORT FOR ALL MODULE This project is at the planning stages but will see a joint partnership with DIT /FAI and Dublin City Sport & Recreation in proving Leisure Management students with a new module based on the principles and framework of the Gaelic 4 Girls programme. It will offer both coaching and refereeing qualifications, with a specific focus on disability sports inclusion. DCC Sport & Recreation officers will use these student coaches to help deliver specific soccer focused disability programmes in their local areas. The students will also have access to the CARA Disability Inclusion Training course that is facilitated by the Dublin City Sports Network .It is hoped this module will be available to offer to the students in September.

DIT CARA TRAINING

It is planned that the 3rd DIT CARA Sports Inclusion Disability training will be delivered in October (date TBC) The course is aimed at providing leaders, coaches, Sport development staff and volunteers in sport with knowledge and awareness on how to include people of all ages with disabilities in their sport. The course is certified by Coaching Ireland.

DCSN / DCSN SPECIAL PROJECTS WORKING GROUP The next DCSN Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 10th September. A special projects subgroup of the network has been formed to work towards planning & implementing potential new projects that can be delivered in the local community with specific focus on identified gaps & needs within those communities. The subgroups has met and are currently working on finer details of the programme and will have a report ready for the above meeting. The coordinator has been elected onto the board of the Federation of Irish Sport, it is hoped that this election can only strengthen the link with Dublin City Council Sport & Recreation and be an invaluable partnership in terms of promoting the ongoing work Dublin City Council do in terms of sports provision.

DUBLIN LOCAL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL SPORT DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR THEME 2014: SUPPORTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY & SPORT IN SCHOOLS Each year the Dublin /Wicklow &Kildare Local Sports Partnership collaborate in a joint Sport & Physical activity development seminar, and each year there is a different theme and focus group decided on. This year we aim to provide as much information to schools, as to what they can access and do in terms of promoting sport & physical activity within the school setting. The proposed date is 1ST October and venue TBC. Dublin City schools will receive letters inviting the principal and responsible teacher for PE/Sport /physical Activity to the 4 hr seminar. There will be guest speakers from ESRI to share up to date sport research, Active Schools Presentation, representation from the IPPEA and other TBC. Each Local Sports Partnership will also present a case study from one of their schools who were successful in implementing a sports programme/project.

Operation Transformation- planning for this will begin in Sep /Oct Attendance at Comahirle Na Nog Attendance at Institute if Public Health Conference Attendance at Physical Activity Seminar Launch of Lord Mayor Challenge 2015

IABA/DCC Boxing in the Community Development Officers AVIVA STADIUM REPORT: 19th May – 1st August 2014 Compiled by- Paul Quinn, on behalf of the Boxing in the Community Development Team  Programme Statistics  1673 young people attended Aviva StartBox Experience. This included…  76 Separate Bookings - 65 Different Groups  30 National Schools – 1017 young people  26 Community Groups – 472 young people (including 1 Exchange Group from Belfast – 15 young people  9 Transition Year Schools – 184 young people  Central Area – 593 young people  South Central Area – 314 young people  South East Area – 261 young people  North West Area – 263 young people  North Central Area – 227 young people

Index: CG = Community Group NS = National School (Primary) TY = Transition year Group (Secondary) Nos Type of Date Time School/Group Key Worker Area Attended Group

19/05/2014 10.30am St Kevins CBS Oliver Clinton Central 34 TY Kylemore 19/05/2014 12.30pm College Sandra Dempsey S.Cntrl 22 TY Patrician 19/05/2014 12.30pm College Emer Cullen N.West 20 TY

19/05/2014 12.30pm St Vincents CBS Ciara Furlong Central 2 TY

21/05/2014 10.30am The Donaghies Louise O Rourke N.Centrl 30 TY

21/05/2014 12.30pm Marino College Hermine O Keefe Central 11 TY St Mary's 22/05/2014 10.30am Haddington Rd Alison Collier S.East 26 NS

23/05/2014 10.30am The Grange Jennifer Dooley N.Centrl 4 TY Presentation College 23/05/2014 12.30am Terenure Elizabeth Buttimer S.East 27 TY St Patrick's BNS 26/05/2014 12.30pm Ringsend Ian lane S.East 19 NS St Lawrence O 27/05/2014 10.30am Tooles BNS David Bailey Central 12 NS St Mary's NS 29/05/2014 10.30am Dorset St Orla Haren Central 23 NS Presentation 29/05/2014 12.30pm Warrenmoun Dermot Corer S.East 34 TY

D7 Educate Tgthr 30/05/2014 10.30am Grangegorman Carol Dempsey Central 31 NS

03/06/2014 10.30am St Gabriels Marion McCloone Central 21 NS St Canices BNS 04/06/2014 11.30am Finglas East Gary Power N.West 22 NS St Canices BNS 04/06/2014 1.00pm Finglas East Aileen O'Keeffe N.West 24 NS St Finbarrs BNS 05/06/2014 10.30am Cabra Eoin Clerkin Central 24 NS St Canices BNS 06/06/2014 10.30am Finglas East Seamus Irvine N.West 26 NS St Canices BNS 06/06/2014 12.30pm Finglas East Niamh Cuthbert N.West 26 NS St Malachys 09/06/2014 10.30am Finglas Anne Kelly N.West 17 NS St Josephs CBS 09/06/2014 11.30am Fairview Dave McGuinness Central 16 NS St Josephs CBS 10/06/2014 11.55am Fairview Maria Stewart Central 19 NS Our Lady Immaculate 10/06/2014 11.55am Darndale Sharon Cafter N.Centrl 22 NS Virgin Mary BNS 11/06/2014 11.45am Ballymun John Clinton N.West 25 NS Virgin Mary BNS 11/06/2014 10.30am Ballymun Aisling Cox N.West 28 NS St Josephs CBS 11/06/2014 11.30am Fairview John McDonald Central 35 NS Dublin 7 ETNS 12/06/2014 10.30am Grangegorman Niamh O'Doherty Central 31 NS

12/06/2014 12.30pm City Quay NS Ruth Horan S.East 35 NS Our Lady Good Counsel 12/06/2014 10.30am Drimnagh Sinead S.Cntrl 26 NS St. Benedicts & Ciara O'Leary / 16/06/2014 11.45am St. Marys NS Marianne Griffiths N.Centrl 18 NS Lawrence 17/06/2014 10.30am O'Toole Mark Condon Central 30 NS Scoil Assuim Liam O'Connor / 17/06/2014 12.00pm Raheny Donchadh Kelleher N.Centrl 52 NS St Pauls CBS 18/06/2014 10.30am Brunswick St L Kenny Central 18 NS

St Damians NS 18/06/2014 13.00pm D.12 Niall Regan S.Cntrl 29 NS

Synge St. CBS 18/06/2014 12.00pm D. 8 Brendan O'Boyle S.East 42 NS Lawrence 19/06/2014 10.30am O'Toole Sarah Stafford Central 34 NS

19/06/2014 1.00pm St. Marys GNS Mary O'Sullivan Central 47 NS

Arthur Griffith 19/06/2014 1.40pm Park David Turney S.Cntrl 15 CG

St Pats GNS 20/06/2014 10.30am Ringsend Mary Daly S.East 17 NS

NDNSP 23/06/2014 10.30am Glasnevin Sarah Walters Central 30 NS

23/06/2014 10.30am O/W Bluebell Colm O'Donovan S.Cntrl 38 NS St Enda's 23/06/2014 12.30pm Whitefriar St Michael C S.East 22 NS

24/06/2014 10.30am St Francis SNS Aoife Needhan S.Cntrl 23 NS

24/06/2014 12.30pm Scoil Colmcille S. O'Raghallaigh N.Centrl 25 NS

26/06/2014 10.30am Christ The King Brian Griffith Central 13 NS

26/06/2014 11.30am De La Salle Andrea Flattery S.Cntrl 71 NS

Ballymun 30/06/2014 12.00pm Youthreach Liona Duffy N.West 26 CG

30/06/2014 12.30pm NYP1 Joanne Central 6 CG

01/07/2014 12.30pm Bradog RYS Maria Central 17 CG S.L.O.T. 02/07/2014 12.30pm (ASESP & SP) Ed Carroll Central 33 CG

03/07/2014 12.30pm Cabra for Youth Sinead Carolan Central 14 CG Our Ladies 03/07/2014 12.30pm Good Council Mark O'Brien S.Cntrl 28 CG

07/07/2014 12.30pm Poppintree YP Raymond Corcoran N.West 12 CG

07/07/2014 12.30pm RDRD Robbie Maguire S.East 12 CG

08/07/2014 12.30pm Base Centre Derel Ahern S.Cntrl 10 CG

08/07/2014 12.30pm Buzz Centre Derel Ahern S.Cntrl 10 CG Mid Ballyfermot 09/07/2014 12.30pm YS Matt Donnelly S.Cntrl 15 CG

Ballyfermot YS 10/07/2014 12.30pm Equine Kevin Daly S.Cntrl 11 CG

10/07/2014 12.30pm Hay Project Jessica Murphy Central 9 CG

10/07/2014 12.30pm Aisling Project Roisin Mc Loughlin S.East 13 CG Cherry Orchard 10/07/2014 12.30pm Center BF Frank Maxwell S.Cntrl 16 CG

15/07/2014 12.30pm Clay YP Rosie Brennan N.Centrl 19 CG Ozanan House 15/07/2014 12.30pm SVP S O'Connor Central 49 CG

16/07/2014 12.30pm BRYR Jeff O'Toole N.West 16 CG Friends of 17/07/2014 12.30pm Vergemont Shonnil S.East 14 CG

18/07/2014 12.30pm Donnycarney YP Andreas Cotto N.Centrl 23 CG

21/07/2014 12.30pm Poppintree YP Ray Corcoran N.West 9 CG Kilmore West 21/07/2014 12.30pm YP Ciara Gateau N.Centrl 12 CG

11/07/2014 12.30pm Cabra For Youth Gary Central 12 CG

22/07/2014 12.30pm BRADOG Darren O'Connor Central 13 CG Kilmore West 14/07/2014 12.30pm YP Ciara N.Centrl 6 CG

14/07/2014 12.30pm Donnycarney YP Abee Ryan N.Centrl 16 CG

23/07/2014 12.30pm Dorset St SP Paul Flynn Central 9 CG Ballymun Boxing 01/08/2014 11.30am Club N.West 12 CG St John Bosco Boxing Club 01/08/2014 11.30am Belfast Other 15 CG TOTAL ATTENDED 1673

QUESTIONS TO AREA MANAGER NORTH CENTRAL AREA 15th SEPTEMBER 2014

Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Manager to make provision for the following (details supplied).”

Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to have the following issues dealt with (details supplied).”

Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following query (details supplied).”

Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to deal with the following query (details supplied).”

Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To ask the Manager to give a report on this case (details supplied).”

Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To ask the Manager to give a report on this issue (details supplied).”

Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to deal with the following query (details supplied).”

Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to report on the following matter (details supplied).”

Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this request (details supplied).”

Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager please give an update on the following matter (details supplied) .”

Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the area manager (details supplied).”

Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the area manager (details supplied).”

Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager give an update (details supplied).”

Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.36 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the area manager to deal with issue (details supplied).”

Q.38 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.39 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Q.49 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the area manager if priority for home insulation for this tenant could be given priority (details supplied).”

Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the manager to deal with the following matter (details supplied).”

Q.51 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon

“To ask the Area Manager If he will arrange for the following works to be carried out at (details supplied).”

Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (all details supplied).”

Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Would the area manager (details supplied).”

Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“To request the manager (details supplied).”

Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager to report on the following please (details supplied).”

Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.64 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.65 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.66 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.67 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.68 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.69 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.70 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to fix (details supplied).”

Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”

Q.72 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to organise (details supplied).”

Q.73 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to indicate (details supplied).”

Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to conduct (details supplied).”

Q.75 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”

Q.76 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”

Q.77 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to consider (details supplied).”

Q.78 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to investigate (details supplied).”

Q.79 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to improve (details supplied).”

Q.80 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to arrange (details supplied).”

Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.82 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.83 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.84 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager [details supplied].”

Q.85 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager [details supplied].”

Q.86 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager [details supplied].”

Q.87 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager [details supplied].”

Q.88 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager the position regarding [details supplied].”

Q.89 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if [details supplied].”

Q.90 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if he is aware [details supplied].”

Q.91 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if the [details supplied].”

Q.92 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if the [details supplied].”

Q.93 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if the [details supplied].”

Q.94 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

“To ask the area manager if he will arrange for the crack in the pavement adjacent to 67A Cromcastle Road, Kilmore which has become a tripping hazard will be repaired?”

Q.95 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

“To ask the area manager (details supplied).”

Q.96 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

“To ask the area manager If consideration can be given to restore to the social housing allocations list those who participated in the RAS scheme at a time when they received a guarantee that their place on the list would not be affected (see correspondence details supplied).”

Q.97 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

“To ask the area manager if council officials can make representations to housing associations who house people on the homeless list to cease making compulsory independent living courses to people who do not need them.”

Q.98 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.99 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.100 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Q.101 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“Can the manager please refer to tree at location as per (details supplied) and say if he will agree to prune same as it is totally blocking light from the house and is seriously top heavy.”

Q.102 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the manager to refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if we can 1. Agree to erect no do fouling signs 2. Agree to erect children at play signs as requested by local resident.”

Q.103 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the Manager to report on the staffing, maintenance and resources given to Fairivew Park and in particular to the playground as I have received complaints regarding lack of supervision, lack of upkeep, people drinking in the playground by day/night and specifically say if vandalism of equipment exceeds the norm and if there is any voluntary parents committee sharing in supervision etc and if report can be given on situation & recommendations for improving the general conditions of the playground.”

Q.104 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“Can the manager please arrange to install a disabled parking space for my constituent at location as per (details supplied).”

Q.105 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the Manager to refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if he can install flood prevention measures as requested by constituent who has been flooded on several occasions in the past and also say what general progress has been made on flood prevention measures to date at location as per (details supplied).”

Q.106 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“Can the manager please refer to the 3 or 4 very large trees which are growing from the rear of private dwellings at location as per (details supplied) out onto the public laneway with the result that matter falling from the trees are blocking up the gully which lies directly under them; there are also briars growing out into the laneway from these trees which pose a hazard to people using the lane and say if he can make arrangements to either 1. Cut back the offending trees or 2. Have the owners of the offending trees cut them back.”

Q.107 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the Manager to refer location as per (details supplied) and say if he can install one or two traffic calming ramps as resident states that the 2 ramps currently in place, at both

entrances, do little or nothing to calm speeding motorists and feels that additional measures are required to reduce speed at (details supplied).”

Q.108 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the manager to refer to cul de sac at location as per (details supplied) and say if you will consider installing 1. “slow children at play signs” as motorists travel at high speed into this blind cul de sac putting children’s safety at risk and 2. “no dog fouling signs” - as there is a serious problem with some people not cleaning up after their pets.”

Q.109 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“Can the manager please refer to road at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can arrange to install a “slow” sign or similar to reduce the speed of traffic as resident complain that some motorists travel at very high speed along this avenue.”

Q.110 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the Manager to refer to seriously broken up condition of roadway at location as per (details supplied) and say, as per my previous requests, if he will arrange to carry out repairs to this section of roadway as I believe it is hazardous to motorists.”

Q.111 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please deal with the following 2 items in relation to Griffith Avenue & environs: 1. YELLOW BOX NEEDS RE-PAINTING AT SWORDS RD GRIFFITH AVE JUNCTION 2. YELLOW BOX AT GRIFFITH DOWNS // SWORDS RD JUNCTION NEEDS RE- PAINTING.”

Q.112 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please give me an up-to-date status including delivery timeline for the revised S2S cycleway plan for the section between the Bull Island causeway and the North Bull wall?”

Q.113 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager organise for the double-yellow lines on Grace Park Avenue at the junction with Richmond Road to be repainted? Recent resurfacing has resulted in the markings being lost.”

Q.114 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please organise for the repair of the big pothole in the public car park across from St Anthonys Church on the Clontarf Road; also some of the yellow sandbags nearby are starting to burst – can these be replaced?”

Q.115 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.116 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please examine the quality of the foothpaths between St Gabriels Church and Seafield Road and undertake the necessary repairs?”

Q.117 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.118 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”

Q.119 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please provide details for the rationale/decision-making process for introducing a left-turn filter in Fairview for turning on to the Malahide Road?”

Q.120 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please confirm if there are any plans to do some road-resurfacing/repairs at Brighton Avenue?”

Q.121 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.122 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.123 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.124 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.125 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.126 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.127 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question in relation to [details supplied].”

Q.128 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.129 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

‘To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.130 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.131 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Q.132 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

“To ask the manager to provide a detailed account of the monies spent in each of the last five years (2008-2013) on the maintenance and improvement of each of the public parks in the North Central area.”

Q.133 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

“To ask the manager to produce a detailed report, including the very latest information, on the proposed wastewater treatment plant to be located in the Clonshaugh area.”

Q.134 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

“To ask the manager as to the status of the community hall attached to the premises of the Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme (KCCP), Greendale Road, Dublin 5: who currently owns this hall? Is there access to the hall for the staff and visitors of KCCP and the wider community?”

Q.135 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

“To ask the manager why the initial 10 million estimated cost of carrying out remedial works to the Priory Hall apartment complex has now reached 27 million and will he provide a detailed breakdown of the figures when providing the answer.”

Q.136 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

“To ask the manager to provide detail as to the proposed the allocation of apartments at Priory Hall, Donaghmede, ie, how many will be offered for sale in the private property market, how many will be offered to those on the social housing list and any other information relating to this matter.”

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

4825. Motion in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

Report:

As per letter dated 2nd May 2014 from the City Manager which was sent to all Councillors, water queries should be forwarded directly to Irish Water.

The following are the contact details for Irish Water:

Telephone: 1890 278 278 (Lo-Call) Web: www.water.ie Twitter: @IrishWater Postal Address: Irish Water, PO Box 860, South City Delivery Office, Cork City. There is a specific e-mail address at Irish Water for Councillors: [email protected].

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

4826. Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague

Report:

The maintenance of the area to the west of the boundary wall of 136a Aulden Grange is included in the contract responsibility of the National Roads Authority associated with the maintenance of the M1.( Ref: NRA-MMaRD Network A, Dr.Ref: DB/101, January 2014, Jn2 Santry). This information was supplied to Parks and Landscape Services by the NRA following the communication referred to above. The open space to the south of Coolock Lane is not included in this area and the grass maintenance of this open space is being carried out by Parks and Landscape Services.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent – 2223436/2228869

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

4827. Motion in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

Report:

The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 came into effect on 1st March 2014. The Regulations represent one of the most significant changes to the Building Control Code since the introduction of the Building Control Act in 1990. The Regulations seek to redress failings in the old system and prevent the future reoccurrence of poorly constructed dwellings, pyrite damage and structures breaching fire regulations left as a legacy of a poorly regulated housing boom. The Regulations impact on all stages of the building process from initial design to completion.

Historically, the policing of the process relied on a self-assessment model involving builders and professionals who provided opinions on compliance. Under the new model an Assigned Certifier, who can be a registered Architect, Engineer or Building Surveyors, inspects building works at key stages during construction. The Assigned Certifier and the Builder will both certify that a finished building complies with the requirements of the building regulations.

In addition to this legislative strengthening the City Council has increased the technical staffing within its Building Control Division with the recruitment of a Senior Building Surveyor and a Senior Executive Building Surveyor.

In summary, the new Building Control Amendment Regulations require:

 The submission of compliance drawings and documentation to Building Control Authorities.  Setting out and executing an inspection plan by the Assigned Certifier.  Signing of mandatory certificates of compliance by the designer prior to construction and by the Assigned Certifier and the Builder when a building is complete. Once the building is constructed, a Certificate of Compliance on Completion must be submitted to the Building Control Authority for inclusion on its statutory register.

The mandatory certificates are clear, unambiguous statements on statutory forms stating that each of the key parties to a project certifies that the works comply with the building regulations and that they accept legal responsibility for their work. This new statutory certification is a key consumer protection measure and an important element in the pursuit of an improved culture of building control.

Compliance is improved by the two main factors:

1. A person who signs a statutory certificate for a building which subsequently proves to be non- compliant, can be held legally liable for the consequences. 2. Greater onus is now placed on professionals to provide consumers with a more comprehensive service and failure to do so incurs the risk of being censured, suspended or ultimately removed from their professional body.

Dublin Fire Brigade will continue to assess fire safety designs and issue Fire Safety Certificates under the Building Control Act and in addition will use the appropriate mechanisms under the Fire Services Act 1981 and 2003 as appropriate.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Nial Dully, Administrative Officer, Building Control Division - 2223941 Patrick Fleming, Chief Fire Officer, Dublin Fire Brigade - 673 4100)

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

4828. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee supports the restoration to the housing allocations list those people from the North Central area who were removed because they joined the RAS scheme.

Report:

Following the enactment of the 2009 Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act and the subsequent 2011 Housing Regulations, Housing Applicants housed under the Rental Accommodation Scheme after 1st April 2011 were removed from the Housing List in accordance with the legislation. However, in accordance with the current Allocations Scheme, those RAS tenants are eligible to apply for a transfer from their accommodation after two years tenancy similar to all other Voluntary Housing Body and City Council tenants.

Dublin City Council RAS tenants who were housed prior to April 2011 and who wish to transfer to other social housing supports are currently eligible to apply on the transfer list and retain their original date of their housing application.

During the passage of the 2014 Housing Bill through the Houses of the Oireachtas and development of the new Housing Assistance Payment (HAP), concerns were raised that tenants that become part of the HAP System should be entitled to avail of all social housing options like other social housing tenants.

Recently in August, by way of Housing Circular 36/2014, the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government advised Local Authorities that the 2011 Regulations will be revised in the near future. The intention is to amend the Social Housing Regulations so as to ensure that all social housing tenants, including those in receipt of HAP will still be able to access other social housing supports through the transfer system, whereby they can apply to transfer to other social housing options such as the Local Authority or Approved Housing Body. This in effect will also mean that all RAS tenancies will also be considered within this revision process following the introduction of the revised Regulations.

It is the City Council’s intention to review all RAS tenants housed after 2011 whose applications were cancelled and who may now wish to access other social housing options and they will be given the benefit of their original application date when being included on the transfer list.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Céline Reilly, Executive Manager, Housing & Residential Services - 2223730

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

4829. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee calls for an end to the practice of compulsory independent living courses for formally homeless people who have been housed by approved housing bodies.

Report:

Dublin City Council would request that Councillor O’ Brien put forward his specific concerns in relation to the practice of compulsory independent living courses for formally homeless people who have been housed by approved housing bodies.

This will then be further considered by Dublin City Council.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Cathal Morgan, Director, Dublin Region Homeless Executive - 2225296

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

4830. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

Report:

This laneway is not in charge and Dublin City Council is not responsible for maintaining this laneway.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

4831. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

Report:

Dublin’s North Bull island is a Nature Reserve and Wildlife park which is administered and maintained by Dublin City Council Parks and Landscape Services.

As a major Dublin City Council Park, North Bull Island comes under Parks bye laws made by Dublin City Council in exercise of the powers vested in it by part (vii) of the Local Government Act 1994 in relation to the control and regulation of the use of parks, open spaces and recreational playing grounds owned, controlled by, or in the charge of the Council whether open or enclosed.

The Bye-Laws are in force to ensure that parks, open spaces and recreational playing grounds and their facilities are used to the maximum extent, in safety. The administration of Parks and Open spaces Bye Laws is the responsibility of Dublin City Councils Parks and Landscape Services.

Up to the early 1990s’ the beach was fully open to vehicle access and it was traditional for people to learn to drive on the beach, something that would be seen as totally inappropriate today. Subsequently areas of the beach were cordoned off by boulders for car parking however this was informal with no markings or regulation. The increasing number of people sea bathing, the success of kite surfing and other recreational activities has created its own pressures with regard to maintenance, public order and public safety.

Recently there was an incident on the beach where a car which was stuck in the sand led to a woman being injured. Due to the haphazard nature of parking, emergency vehicles had difficulty attending to the incident. For this reason and following strong advice from the Gardai, management in the Parks Service made a decision to cease vehicular access to Dollymount Beach with the exception of emergency and other authorised vehicles.

It is important to note that this recent incident was the culmination of a number of incidents over many years where the 24 hour access to the beach from the causeway has resulted in anti-social activity and concern for public safety. Vehicular access to the beach has caused several challenges to An Gardai Siochana over the years both from a public safety, crime prevention and traffic management perspective.

The overall issue of safety was already under review by Dublin City Council and consideration was being given to restricting the access which would have involved a process of consultation etc. however the recent serious incident resulted in the decision having to be brought forward and there was no opportunity for consultation or for giving adequate notice.

We are happy to consult with those people most affected by the restriction of the access, but the public safety issue raised by An Garda Siochana was significant and they are continuing to monitor the situation. Dublin City Council will continue to co-operate with any recommendations made by the Gardai to improve public safety for all users of the island.

Temporary barriers have been installed at the end of the causeway to prevent cars accessing the beach however the beach is fully accessible for pedestrians, wheel chair users and cyclists. The distance from the set down at the roundabout to the beach is about 50m. Signage has now been put in place for set down areas and disabled parking close to the beach access and these will be improved with road markings.

There are also temporary barriers to prevent vehicle access to the beach from the North Bull wall. This part of the island is in the ownership of the Dublin Port Company which has indicated that it will gift its lands to the city council as part of a ‘community gain’ from their development of the Port. When this happens Dublin City Council will seek to improve car parking capacity from the North Bull Wall. It should be noted however that the wooden bridge restricts traffic movements to this part of the island and that at peak periods of use, traffic congestion is inevitable.

It should also be noted that for events and other approved activities, vehicles will be allowed access to the beach under permit from the Parks and Landscape Service. If there are individuals or groups who are incapacitated and cannot traverse the 50m distance from the roundabout to the beach, City Council Parks Service staff that manage the wildlife conservation, lifeguarding and beach maintenance will meet with them to see how their requirements can be accommodated.

Car parking is available along the Causeway and at the end of the Bull wall and it is considered that in times of peak use no amount of car parking would cater for the numbers using the island.

It is acknowledged that some regular users who park their cars directly on the beach will be inconvenienced by the change, but safety was the main reason/rationale for the decision to cease vehicular access.

The situation will be monitored, however it is considered that keeping the beach free of motor vehicles is in accordance with best practice and is beneficial in the long term for public safety, for improving maintenance, for the enjoyment of beach goers and for achieving the nature conservation objectives which define the island as a unique and special place in the City.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

4832. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons

This local area committee believes that due to the severe housing crisis being experienced by thousands of people across the city of Dublin, the provision of social housing must become the top priority of Dublin City Council. The city council must do everything within its power to ensure that the housing needs of the 16,000 families languishing on the social housing waiting list are met as a matter of the utmost urgency. And so this local area committee believes that the redevelopment project being carried and paid for by Dublin City Council to the apartment complex at Priory Hall presents a great opportunity to address this crisis in a concrete manner: the 185 apartments must be offered to those on the local area's social housing waiting list.

Report:

The refurbishment of the Priory Hall complex is being carried out in accordance with the Framework Agreement put in place by the Government and agreed by all the stakeholders. The project is being facilitated by Dublin City Council with costs recouped from the DOECLG.

The Agreement provides that the refurbished complex will, as with the original development involve a combination of private, social and other forms of housing.

When complete it is proposed that the City Council will retain ownership of 35 units as before.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Gerry Geraghty, Executive Manager, Housing & Residential Services - 2226802

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

4833. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons

This local area committee demands that the appropriate funding for the Darndale Park Renewal Project be included in Dublin City Council's Budget 2015. The amount of funding to be discussed and decided amongst the local area staff and the various stakeholders involved in the project at October's meeting of the Darndale Park Renewal Project. Report: The ongoing funding of improvements associated with the Darndale Park Renewal Project will be considered in the context of the preparation of estimates for Parks and Landscape Services for 2015. There are a number of improvements planned to take place during the balance of 2014 and into 2015 over and above the current work plan for drainage works, pond improvement works and playing pitch improvement works at Darndale Park and the Darndale Park Improvement Project will be kept informed of progress with regard to these proposed works. Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

The Darndale Park Renewal Project is a collaborative response to the issues facing Darndale Park. These include low utilisation, public perceptions of safety, the need for physical improvements to enhance and secure the park and anti-social behaviour particularly horses, quad bikes and incidences of drug dealing. The project in itself is a recognition that that the problems can only be solved by increased community involvement and the engagement of other relevant key stakeholders. Since the groups inception the City Council has been tackling the issues and together with the other members, have been prioritising the measures needed to deliver improvements.

From the physical perspective improving the security of the entrances to the park to deter horses and quad bikes was a priority as was deterring vehicular access from Belcamp Lane. Three new 'kissing gates' and a substantial barrier at Belcamp lane were initially provided and their effectiveness will influence further measures with the other entrances. These gates are a compromise between the need for access for users, particularly disabled users and effective measures to deter horses and quad bikes. There are boundary issues with the Park that the Committee are examining in regard to the optimum solution.

It was also indentified by the community at an early stage that there need to be a physical presence in the park to help maintain it and assist with its ongoing usage. A successful community employment model was identified based on a similar scenario in the nearby Belcamp Park. This is a successful collaboration with our Parks Services and the Dean Swift Sports Club. A similar proposal was developed in conjunction with the Moatview/Fairfield Development Association but it was not sanctioned by the Department of Social Protection. A revised proposal based on the Government's Gateway programme has been discussed with the Department and there is a high confidence that an acceptable proposal can be developed.

In relation to further improvements, significant works are needed to upgrade the pitches, pond and playground. Funding has been secured from a number of external sources to fund the pond improvements, carry out drainage to the pitches and carry out some limited works to the playground. It has to realised that a full programme of work would involve significant recourses being committed in a time of reducing recourses. Essentially, these would have to be diverted from other projects. What needs to happen is that that the key priorities have be indentified, costed and agreed in the context of a multi year programme. We will work with the group to achieve this aim and will provide such resources as can be made available to achieve a phased improvement in the park. Contact: Jim Lee, Community & Social Development Officer 222 8862

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The lands at (details supplied) are in the ownership of Dublin City Council. The lands which were inspected on 25th August 2014 are enclosed by a high quality perimeter fence. To landscape the site would incur significant costs and no funding is available for such work. The lands will be monitored and arrangement made for the removal of any dumped materials.

Contact: Evelyn Hanlon, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Regeneration and Development - 2225153 Jim Kelly, Assistant Area Manager – 2228871.

Following the publication by the Government of the 1st National Survey of Unfinished Housing Developments (UHD’s) 2010, the then Ministers for Housing and Local Services; and Planning, Sustainable Transport and Horticulture established an Advisory Group on Unfinished Developments to advise the Minister on actions to ensure the effective management and resolution of unfinished developments. In turn each local authority, established a sub group dedicated to unfinished housing developments within their jurisdiction, thereby relaying all relevant information to a National Co-Ordination Committee. The Dublin City Council Unfinished Housing Development Task Force held its first interdepartmental meeting in May 2011.

The Dublin City Council Unfinished Housing Development Task Force has a number of responsibilities including providing guidance and input to stakeholders/residents in identifying the best ways to resolve problematic sites and specifically, in regard to necessary measures to provide for the safety and security of unfinished developments, at present and in the future.

At this time, Dublin City Council is investigating all avenues available to ensure any outstanding site issues/challenges are resolved. The site in question is not under the ownership of Dublin City Council but has been hoarded off by the stakeholder(s), in the interests of security and health and safety. There is no current plans in place to landscape the land, however the involvement of Dublin City Council may be required in the future if further remedial action is required. Dublin City Council will continue to monitor the site in the future and if necessary levy the stakeholder where deemed appropriate. In addition, the issue of dumping on the lands will be brought to the attention of our Waste Management Section to take appropriate action against the people involved.

Contact: Garrett Hughes, Executive Planner - 2223498

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

This is where according to the Clongriffin (details supplied) Local Area Plan (LAP) a (details supplied) Town Centre incorporating a Town Square is proposed in the LAP. That land is not being developed in the short term but is designated as a Long Term Project (phase 5) within the LAP phasing programme. The site is partially owned by Dublin City Council and partially by Stanley Holdings. The LAP states that a Master Plan will need to be prepared for this area in accordance with and taking on board the objectives in the LAP which was subject to full public consultation.

Contact: Steve Margolis, Senior Planner - 2223446

The lands which were inspected on 25th August 2014 are enclosed by a high quality perimeter fence. The lands will be monitored and arrangement made for the removal of any dumped materials.

Contact: Jim Kelly, Assistant Area Manager – 2228871.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Dublin City Council has prepared and adopted a Local Area Plan (LAP) for Clongriffin- (details supplied) (North Fringe) area. This LAP is the outcome of successful collaboration with Fingal County Council, the North Fringe Forum, the Department of Education and Skills and the major landowners. It provides a coherent road map for the phased completion of this large residential area and includes an environment and open space amenity strategy. The lands details supplied (to the east of Burnell and south of Churchwell) are designated in the plan as the site of the future (details supplied) Town Centre. The plan notes that its development together with the lands at Belcamp lane "has the potential to deliver complementary housing- plus retail, commercial, employment and infrastructure to enhance the area" The provision of "mixed use development that creates a vibrant and sustainable place" is "fundamental to the masterplan vision of a vital, urban town centre" it adds. The environment and open space amenity strategy does not propose the development of playing pitches at this location but overall the strategy will provide a quantum of open space that will meet the needs of an area of this size.

The location and amenity value of the nearby Fr Collin's Park should be noted and the original proposals for this park included an extension of amenity lands and sports facilities south of Main Street to occupy public Z9 zoned recreational lands to the rear of the Trinity Sports and Leisure complex. Facilities and a sports centre here would form an extension of Fr Collin's Park and provide significant amenity value. While the plan notes that there are opportunities for "temporary uses and treatments of vacant sites", the key role that this site plays in the future development of the area and the availability of significant facilities at Fr Collin's Park make this site undesirable for even temporary use as playing pitches. In addition diverting funds and resources for this purpose would delay the future development of public Z9 zoned recreational lands to the rear of the Trinity Sports and Leisure complex which is the current priority.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Jim Lee, Community & Social Development Officer – 2228862.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Outdoor recreational facilities and amenities are provided through the network of parks and open spaces provided for in the development of the North Fringe area and in accordance with the local area plan/master plan for the neighbourhoods in this area. All weather pitch/ training facilities are planned on lands to the south of Fr. Collins Park and on an area of Donaghmede Park, the latter which is currently being constructed. The former has Part 8 Planning approval and will be constructed in due course. These facilities will provide all weather ball game/training facilities to the (details supplied), Clongriffin and Donaghmede areas.

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

Dublin City Council has prepared and adopted a Local Area Plan (LAP) for Clongriffin-(details supplied) (North Fringe) area. This LAP is the outcome of successful collaboration with Fingal County Council, the North Fringe Forum, the Department of Education and Skills and the major landowners and has brought forward a coherent road map for the phased completion of this large residential area. The LAP addresses the theme of community and social infrastructure and during the consultation phase of the LAP it was identified that the area required a multi-functional space to provide a community centre. In addition the original planning permission for the (details supplied) area provided for a number of key community services and facilities centred on a square that would ultimately create a community hub for social infrastructure. The creation of the 'community square' sought to accommodate a primary school site, enterprise centre, library etc in addition to a, community centre. While the Community & Social Development Team in North Central would agree with that assessment, the ownership, management, funding and sustainability of such a facility raises serious questions.

The initial capital funding of such a facility would either be developer led or funded through a combination of development levies and central government funding. Given that the redevelopment of many of the key development sites identified in the LAPs has not progressed, the knock-on effect has been that the associated community gain, environmental and other improvement works identified in the LAPs have not been realised. In this regard the LAP noted that owing to financial constraints on both private and public funding the provision of key facilities such as the library, community centre and sports and leisure centre have not been either constructed or not yet operating within a purpose built unit. It accepts that the provision of these facilities will be a longer term project and require an updated feasibility assessment.

There is also a community facility at Unit 60,, Main Street, Congriffin. This facility provides the opportunity to promote and develop community programmes within the North Fringe Area. This facility has been extensively used over the past four years by various department within Dublin City Council, Garda Clinic, Health Services Executive, Fibromyalgia Support Group, Yoga classes, local residents including both Belmayne & Clongriffin, Trinity Youth Club, Baby Massage classes and Parent & Toddler Group,. Dublin City Council and Gannon Properties continue to promote and cover the relevant costs associated with Unit 60.

At present indoor sporting facilities and a swimming pool is provided by the Trinity Sports and Leisure Services located to the south of Father Collins Park. While the LAP also noted that Father Collins Park provides ample outdoor sporting activities that would be considered adequate to meet the needs of the current and future community. Nevertheless a proposal was developed for an all weather pitch on lands adjoining Trinity Leisure Sports Centre. A Part 8 Planning Consultation process was initiated but funding was dependant of Sports Capital allocation but the 2014 application was unsuccessful.

While the Community development team will continue to build the capacity of the local community and will continue to seek out options and funding for development of the community infrastructure the LAP provides the mechanism to keep the importance of such facilities on the agenda and progress their provision.

Contact: Jim Lee, Community & Social Development Officer – 2228862

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The Public Domain Unit and Litter Wardens regularly monitor and remove Cash for Cars signs in the North Central Area. It is estimated that approximately 100 and 120 signs are removed per month. Waste Management staff have also reported that they have removed 200 signs over the last 3 months from the North Central Area (This includes stickers from utility boxes). It has been noted that the erection of the signs has slowed somewhat over the previous week.

Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868. Richard Cleary, Public Domain Officer – 2228866.

Given the extent of the area mentioned, the question is too unspecific to address in detail.

Just one complaint about a billboard in the area concerned has been received recently - about a billboard at Blunden Drive. Following the issue of a Warning Letter, an undertaking was given to remove the board. An inspection will be carried out within the next week to ascertain whether the undertaking has been honoured. If not, enforcement action will be initiated.

Contact: Fiacra Worrall, Assistant Enforcement Manager - 2223316

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

There is already lighting installed in (details supplied) on the path that runs alongside the school from the side of House 1 Foxhill Park to (details supplied) Road opposite House 44. We will check these lights and carry out any lamp replacements & visor cleaning that may be required here.

We have no plans at present to install any additional lighting in the park.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer – 2224539.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

There are no current plans for improvements at the above park. Parks and Landscape Services will examine this park with a view to carrying out improvements. This park currently caters for active recreation through the presence of a number of playing pitches catering for a range of codes, pathways, and grassed areas available for informal play.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

A Sports Capital Grant has been awarded to Dublin City Council for the development of an all weather facility at the above location, and it is envisaged that onsite works for this project will be carried out during 2015. There are currently no plans for any other improvements to the public open space in this area.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To as the Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

This matter has been referred to the Traffic Officer for inspection.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mr. Francis Crowley, Traffic Officer - 2222508.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Manager to make provision for the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

The request for a “children at play” sign will be forwarded to The Traffic Advisory Group and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendations in due course.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician, Roads & Traffic – 2222505

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

Road Maintenance Services has inspected this location. A repair has been scheduled in the in the coming 12-14 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to have the following issues dealt with (details supplied).”

Reply:

Road Maintenance Services will schedule repairs at this location in the coming 2-4 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following query (details supplied).”

Reply:

The manager of our Joinery Workshop confirms that a new front door is on order and is scheduled for completion and installation by December 2014.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to deal with the following query (details supplied).”

Reply:

The Area Maintenance Officer reports the following: a. There are no repairs required to the fence at the rear of this complex. b. The entrance door was overhauled and the springs replaced within the past year. A new hall door is not required as the current door is in good working order.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To ask the Manager to give a report on this case (details supplied).”

Reply:

This application was approved for internal adaptations to the existing bathroom under our Scheme for Persons with Disabilities. Further to several assessments of the property by our surveyor and the occupational therapist, certain works were deemed feasible. These works, bathroom alterations and bathroom access were approved on medical grounds.

The works were issued to a private contractor in July 2014 and are currently nearing the completion stage of the process. Housing Maintenance Clerk of Works will call to the tenant in the coming weeks to carry out a final inspection of the completed works.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To ask the Manager to give a report on this issue (details supplied).”

Reply:

The City Council has initiated enforcement proceedings in accordance with Part VIII of the Planning & Development Acts 2000 – 2013 in relation to the address in question. A Warning Letter was issued to the developer on 15th August, 2014 and the Council is required by the planning code to allow the recipient up to 4 weeks to respond to the complaint made. After that 4 week period, the Council will establish whether further enforcement action is warranted.

A site inspection was carried out by the Planning Enforcement Officer on 20th August, 2014. The inspection revealed that a single storey structure was under construction to the rear of the property. The structure is unauthorised as it is in excess of the 25sqm area as stated in the conditions and limitations attached to Class 3 of Schedule 2 of the Exempted Development Regulations.

The property owner has informed the Council that they intend to apply for retention planning permission of the structure within the next few weeks. The enforcement matter will be monitored by the Council following the expiry of the period for response to the warning letter with a view to ascertaining if a retention planning application has been made. The complainant will of course be advised in writing of the outcome and whether further enforcement action is warranted.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Tom Vaughan, SSO, Planning Enforcement/Building Control Section - 2223315

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to deal with the following query (details supplied).”

Reply:

This location is in charge by Dublin City Council. A repair has been scheduled in the coming 10 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to report on the following matter (details supplied).”

Reply:

The developers Moston Building & Civil Engineering Ltd have confirmed to Dublin City Council (Housing Department) that they are nearing completion of the remedial works to the (details supplied) drainage system and that these works will be fully completed by the end of September 2014.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Evelyn Hanlon Housing Development & Regeneration - 2225153

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Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this request (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services will inspect this location and any necessary pruning required here will be carried out over the dormant season.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager please give an update on the following matter (details supplied) .”

Reply:

The Manager of our Joinery Workshop estimates a timeframe of January 2015 for installation of these new timber double-glazed windows.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048

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Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the area manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The request for traffic calming measures on (details supplied) Drive and (details supplied) Crescent has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Stephen Hickey, Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528

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Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the area manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Road Maintenance Services will undertake an inspection of this issue. Required reparatory works will be added to our work programme via the SharePoint system. Repairs will be scheduled to be carried out in the next ten to twelve weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297.

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Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Waste Management Services cleaned the above mentioned footpath on the 4th September 2014.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.

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Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services is arranging a cleanup operation of that portion of open space which is in the charge of this service, which will be carried out before the end of September 2014. The area to the eastern end of the open space at this location is in private ownership and its condition is the responsibility of the property owner.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Road Maintenance Services has inspected this location and will now seek to make contact with the private contractor responsible for this damage to undertake the necessary repairs.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The property mentioned is one of a long established row of houses. Planning permission is not required for the vent pipe to the rear and enforcement action under the planning code is not possible in respect of any deficiency concerning it.

In relation to the alleged non-compliance with building regulations the Building Control Authority under current legislation cannot take enforcement proceedings for failure to comply with building regulations where the building or works have been completed in excess of five years.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Fiacra Worrall, Assistant Enforcement Manager - 2223316

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager give an update (details supplied).”

Reply:

The Planning Authority is not aware of any new planning information since the last proposal was granted by An Bord Pleanala on the 19th of June 2012. The proposal was granted under plan no. 2975/11 for restoration works to the site.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Diarmuid Murphy, Senior Executive Planner - 2223501

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Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

Following investigation there were no problems found regarding visibility on the approaches to the pedestrian crossings on either the outbound or inbound carriageways. However it was noted that an advance notice sign on the inbound approach located on the central median opposite no 46 (details supplied) Avenue.was obscured. This has been forwarded to the Traffic Officer for his attention.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan.O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.

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Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

An inspection has been carried out and the defects have been added to the works programme on SharePoint and scheduled for repairs to be carried out in 10 to 12 weeks.

Road Maintenance Services has no funding available to carry out full resurfacing at this location. Limited funding for resurfacing has been allocated for 2014. We will consider this location for resurfacing in 2015.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

Previously when Kassel kerbs were constructed by Dublin City Council, it was on behalf of Dublin Bus. There is no such programme, at the moment, to upgrade existing kerbing to kassel kerbing.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mary Hussey, Senior Engineer, Traffic Management & Control - 2222759.

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Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

The junction will be monitored over a period of time to determine if vehicles mount the footpaths on a regular basis that would warrant preventative measures. It is also recommended that the existing mini roundabout be raised as the road markings are persistently wearing. The raised roundabout will be included on a future works programme and implemented as soon as funding becomes available.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505

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Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

(Details supplied) Lane is a busy Orbital route linking traffic exiting the M1 to the North East suburbs. The peak morning traffic also includes the morning shift traffic heading for Beaumont Hospital, causing a build up of right turning traffic onto (details supplied) Road and Kilmore Road.

The signal timings at the junction of (details supplied) Road were reviewed and a change was made in February 2014 which resulted in more time being allotted for the right turn. A further minor timing adjustment has now been made which should also aid this movement. The junction will continue to be monitored with a view to maintaining traffic flow.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.

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Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

These roundabouts form part of a major orbital route extending eastwards from the M50 to the R809 as far as Baldoyle, facilitating access to the city from urban centres including (details supplied 1), Belmayne, Donaghmede, Clongriffin and further afield.

The National Transport Authority Design section commissioned a report by CSEA on the design of the Hole in the Wall Road Roundabout Junction, in 2013. One of the options developed by the Consultants is to remove the roundabout and replace it with a signalised junction, but the report also recommends some interim measures that can be put in place in the short term.

Due to funding constraints the full signalisation of the junction will not take place at this time; however it is proposed to progress the completion of the bus lane. The completion of the bus lane at the Hole in the Wall Road will improve pedestrian facilities (including mobility impaired pedestrians), cycling, public transport and general traffic facilities on the Hole in the Wall Road approaching the roundabout.

Funding has been sought and approved by the National Transport Authority to continue the bus lane on the Hole in the Wall Road . This work should take place in 2014.

Regarding the (details supplied 1)l roundabout. It is not envisaged that any measures will be undertaken until such time the developments to the North of this junction including Belmayne are complete and taken in charge.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.

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Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

Pruning of the conifers along the boundary of this facility and the pitch & putt course was carried out earlier in 2014 and reduced to the extent of one third. These trees are required to provide a buffer to the houses from activity on the pitch & putt course. No further tree pruning at this boundary is planned at the current time.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

Road Maintenance Services has scheduled a repair at this location in the coming 2-4 weeks. The existing gully will be lowered so that water can drain freely away.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.36 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

As further high tides are expected in the (details supplied) area later this year there are currently no plans to remove the sandbags along the Seafront in (details supplied).

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Ken Hand, Senior Engineer - 2222066

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the area manager to deal with issue (details supplied).”

Reply:

Arrangements will be put in place to erect anti-dog fouling signs around the area of the playing pitches at (details supplied).

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.38 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

As part of the Dublin North age friendly programme, (details supplied) has been nominated to become an age friendly village. This local authority led county programme in underpinned by a multi stakelholder strategic alliance chaired by Elaine Mulvenny and will be supported by the coordinator Vanessa Carey .

The Membership of the steering committee is a representation of active members of the Local community. The first meeting will be held shortly following the completion of extensive surveys and public consultations with the wider community. A successful walk ability Audit was held in June 2014 and the results of the audit will assist in producing a comprehensive Action Plan.

This initiative is part of the wider national Age Friendly Cities and Counties programme , which is currently operational in 19 Local Authorities and is being rolled out nationally. The programmes vision is to make every county in Ireland a great place in which to grow old.

The objective of the (details supplied) Age Friendly town is to significantly improve the quality of life of older adults living in (details supplied) and to engage in shaping and enhancing their own community. It is proposed to produce the plan within the next two months.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Vanessa Carey, Administrative Officer - 2228852

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.39 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

A reply will be given to the Councillor.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Jim Kelly, Assistant Area Manager - 2228871 Patricia Keogh, Administrative Officer – 2228850

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

A reply will be given to the Councillor.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services has scheduled the painting of the boundary railings at this park to be carried out in late Autumn 2014, subject to the confirmation of the availability of the required resources.

The Councillor should contact the Public Lighting Division with details of specific roads that require painting in the (details supplied) area and they will be considered for inclusion on future painting programmes subject to available finances.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer – 2224539.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

An inspection has been carried out and the defects have been added to the works programme on SharePoint and scheduled for repairs to be carried out in 10 to 12 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

These mature Lime trees were pruned in May 2014, removing the growth that was overhanging the public road and grass margin, back to the park boundary. These trees provide an important perimeter to the park and have done so for many years. It is not proposed do any further pruning to these Limes trees as it is not deemed necessary at this time.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

The trees at these locations shall be assessed during the 2014/15 Street Tree Maintenance Programme and any works deemed necessary will be carried out.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Noel McEvoy, Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services has inspected the tree on the open space to the rear of the above address. This relatively juvenile tree is not growing directly behind this property and is located approximately 11 metres from the boundary. This tree is considered to be in satisfactory condition and is not considered to require general pruning operations at this time.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks & Landscape Services proposes to include general roadside tree pruning at this estate in the tree maintenance schedule for the 2014/2015 dormant season for the North Central West district. As with all tree maintenance works this will be carried out on a priority basis. From inspection at the location there is no evidence of the impact of trees being in any way responsible for the presence of rats in the area.

An inspection has been carried out by the Roads Maintenance Area Engineer and the defects have been added to the works programme on SharePoint system and scheduled for repairs to be carried out in the next 10 to 12 weeks.

With regard to the sewer, as per letter dated 2nd May 2014 from the City Manager which was sent to all Councillors, water and drainage queries should be forwarded directly to Irish Water.

The following are the contact details for Irish Water:

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager - 2228870

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

The cycle track was constructed to the standards applicable at the time. The use of a line to separate pedestrians and cyclists is currently included in standards in the National Cycle Design Manual. There is no provision for a speed limit sign for cyclists in the Traffic Signs Manual.

DCC do not have finance to revisit existing facilities at this time, and, DCC in conjunction with NTA are providing new cycle facilities between the Wooden Bridge and The Causeway to Bull Island.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoghan Madden, Senior Engineer - 2222046.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

As per letter dated 2nd May 2014 from the City Manager which was sent to all Councillors, water and drainage queries should be forwarded directly to Irish Water.

The following are the contact details for Irish Water:

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.49 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the area manager if priority for home insulation for this tenant could be given priority (details supplied).”

Reply:

Our Energy Liaison Officer reports that the contractor installing the cavity wall insulation in this area is scheduled to commence work in (details supplied) in approximately three weeks. This City Council unit will be included in this programme.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance. - 2222048

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the manager to deal with the following matter (details supplied).”

Reply:

This request for has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Stephen Hickey, Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.51 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon

“To ask the Area Manager If he will arrange for the following works to be carried out at (details supplied).”

Reply:

(A)We will examine the public lighting poles on (details supplied) Avenue and (details supplied) Road and any poles requiring painting will be included on a future painting programme subject to available finances.

(B) & (D)Parks and Landscape Services has inspected the location and arrangements are in place to carry out the requested tree pruning operations at each of the above locations in the coming weeks.

(E) The Traffic Officer has confirmed that renewal of line markings were carried out in the (details supplied) Area earlier this year. If the Councillor has any specific requests in relation to renewal of line markings please forward same to [email protected] and the Traffic Officer will investigate the matter further.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer – 2224539. Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869. Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240. Francis Crowley, Traffic Officer – 2222508.

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Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (all details supplied).”

Reply:

We have reviewed this issue again and are still of the opinion that it is not best practice to have litter bins in residential estates. Bags and litter pickers are available from the North Central Area Office, phone 2228870 to assist them in their cleaning efforts and we can remove the collected rubbish for them.

However, the installation of ‘No Littering’ signs may be considered if the Residents Association wish to contact the Litter Prevention Officer.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240. Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer 2228868. Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer – 2224243.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Would the area manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The request for traffic calming measures on (details supplied) has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Stephen Hickey, Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“To request the manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The laneway at the rear of (details supplied) is not in charge of Dublin City Council and is a private matter.

The Environmental Section of Dublin City Council deals with noise and air pollution. The Pest Control Section of the HSE deals with rats on private property and can be contacted at 8605860.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Ronnie Hamilton, Senior Executive Technician – 2222546. Richard Cleary, Public Domain Officer – 2228868.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Service is working with the North Central Area and Waste Management Services to minimise the impact of falling fruit from roadside trees at this location. The roadside trees at this location, as throughout the North Central Area are inspected on an ongoing basis and pruning is considered as required , in accordance with priorities in the area and subject to availability of specific resources. Replacement tree planting is carried out where there is a failure of planting and where suitable planting pits are identified.

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Execiutive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

Residential areas like (details supplied) are cleaned on a twelve week cycle when all litter and dog dirt present is removed. We operate a leaves removal programme during the autumn and winter months. We include the removal of pears from this area as often as possible during the course of this programme.

Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.

With regard to Litter in the (details supplied) area, the area is checked on a regular basis and we are satisfied that it is in good condition. Anti-Dog fouling stencilling has been installed in Croyden Park Gardens and feedback for the stencilling has been positive. If residents wish to link in with the Green Dog Walkers Scheme to promote the message further they can contact Catherine Brophy, Environmental Liaison Officer for further details.

The Public Domain Officer and Community Development Staff have met with ESB with the prospect of creating an area for community planting at the substation along with local interested groups. The Public Domain Officer will monitor the ornamental pear fall and assist residents where requested.

Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868. Richard Cleary, Public Domain Officer – 2228866.

Road Maintenance will undertake an inspection of (details supplied). Issues and defects identified will be added to the works programme on SharePoint system and scheduled for repairs to be carried out.

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services, Ext 2297

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

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Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The light at house (details supplied) was repaired on Monday 8th September 2014.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer – 2224539.

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Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager to report on the following please (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services proposes to include this road for consideration in the 2014/2015 roadside tree maintenance programme. However due to the size and numbers of trees involved this pruning will have to be done on a phased basis. Parks and Landscape Service has not received any information from service providers regarding damage to overhead services arising from conflict with roadside trees at this location.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

This area of Clontarf experienced over 100mm of rainfall between Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August last leading to severe road and garden flooding, as was experienced in many areas of Dublin City.

The current works in (details supplied 2.) Road will only marginally improve the flooding in this area of (details supplied 1)..

The next Phase of Works from (details supplied 2) Road to Collins Park, which is only at the preliminary design phase, has an overall scheme budget of around €20m. No possible funding source for this Phase has yet come to light despite a significant number of requests.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Gerard O’Connell, Regional Projects and Flood Advisory Office – 2224302

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Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

A reply will issue directly to the Councillor within 2 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Terence Merren, Architect in Charge, Dangerous Buildings Section - 2223561

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

There are a number of roads in (details supplied) Estate that will be included in the 2014/2015 tree maintenance programme and the above location will be inspected and any pruning considered to be required will be included over the dormant season.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Road Maintenance Services has no funding available to carry out resurfacing at this location. Limited funding for resurfacing has been allocated for 2014. We will consider this location for resurfacing in 2015.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services have put arrangements in place to carry out weed control operations at this location in the coming weeks. Arrangements will be made to have this area sprayed.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Signage issue will be examined by a traffic Engineer and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendations in due course.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.

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Q.64 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

(Details supplied) Avenue has been traffic calmed by way of 4 no 4.5m Ramps. A standard speed limit of 50 k per hour exists in Dublin city except on certain roads where an exception to this speed limit applies.

It is not Dublin City Council.policy to provide “slow” signs in residential areas where the speed limit of 50k or lower exists where the onus is on the motorist to drive with due care and at a speed appropriate for the prevailing conditions as this would lead to a proliferation of such signs throughout the city.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.

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Q.65 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks & Landscape Services has inspected the location and proposes to carry out the requested wall rebuilding works at the location. However due to the extent of current works for this service in the area, it is proposed to install temporary fencing at the location until the permanent rebuild can take place early in 2015.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.66 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The skip bag has been removed by the Enviro Crew.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.67 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The request for the extension of double yellow lines down (details supplied) Lane from the junction with (details supplied) estate has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Stephen Hickey, Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.68 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services staff has carried out an inspection of the roadside trees at this location. It is considered that there is a requirement for selective removal of low branches on some trees here and this will be scheduled to be carried out during the 2014/2015 dormant season.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.69 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Road Maintenance Services has inspected this location. A repair will be scheduled in 12-14 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.70 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to fix (details supplied).”

Reply:

An inspection has been carried out and the defects have been added to the works programme on SharePoint and scheduled for repairs to be carried out in 10 to 12 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Service has inspected the roadside trees at the above location. The This road is planted with the distinctive Acer platanoides “Globosum”, which has a specific growing habit and do not lend themselves to general pruning. There is currently no problem evident regarding restrictive head height. There is an example of inappropriate pruning present on the road where unauthorised pruning was carried out by persons unknown but believed to be a resident.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.72 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to organise (details supplied).”

Reply:

The request to ascertain the improvements needed to make the entrance to (details supplied) estate from the (details supplied) Road safer for pedestrians has been included on the Traffic Advisory Group agenda for the North Central Area for examination, in due course, by the Area Traffic Engineer. Due to time constraints and the number of items currently on the agenda for examination, it is not possible to arrange an onsite visit at this stage. If it is deemed necessary to clarify any issue that may arise following the Area Traffic Engineer’s examination, the Councillor will be contacted.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Kieran McGlynn, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Management and Control - 2222584

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.73 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to indicate (details supplied).”

Reply:

Waste Management Services have residential areas such as the (details supplied) area swept every twelve weeks. We will ensure that it receives a proper cleaning during the course of this cleaning schedule.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to conduct (details supplied).”

Reply:

Waste Management Services clean the (details supplied 1) Road on a daily basis. We had extra cleaning carried out on the (details supplied 1) Road and (details supplied 2) Road on the 10th September 2014. This cleaning was carried out on the road and footpaths.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.75 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”

Reply:

Waste Management Services will replace the litter bin at this location as the previous bin was damaged and subsequently removed.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.

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Q.76 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”

Reply:

Road Maintenance has carried out an inspection. A notice will be issued to the owner to cut back the hedges.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.77 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to consider (details supplied).”

Reply:

A request for pedestrian facilities on the (details supplied) roundabout is listed on the Traffic Advisory Group agenda for examination.

A preliminary design has been completed, aimed at improving the pedestrian and cycling facilities at the (details supplied) Roundabout. The next step would be to agree a final design and apply for funding to the NTA.

Due to the commitment of staff to ongoing other projects no progress has been made in developing a detailed design as yet.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mary Hussey, Senior Executive Engineer, Sustainable Transport Unit - 2222759

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.78 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to investigate (details supplied).”

Reply:

Following concerns by residents discussions have taken place at the Safer (details supplied) Forum between the Gardai and representatives of Iarnrod Eireann to increase their presence in the vicinity. As a result of these patrols the Gardai had apprehended and arrested individuals . The local developer in the Area,Gannon Properties have increased the security presence at the DART station particularly at nighttime We will raise the matter at our meeting at the end of September with the relevant parties.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Vanesssa Carey, Administrative Officer - 2228852

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.79 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to improve (details supplied).”

Reply:

Road Maintenance Services has undertaken an inspection. The issue has been entered onto our works programme on SharePoint system and repairs are scheduled to be carried out in the next 1 to 2 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenence Services - 2222297

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.80 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to arrange (details supplied).”

Reply:

The signal timings at the junctions of (details supplied) will be reviewed.

Contact: Barry McCann, Intelligent Transport Systems - 2223996

The request for a zebra crossing on (details supplied) Drive near the junction with (details supplied) Road has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.

Contact: Stephen Hickey, Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

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Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

This laneway is not in charge and Dublin City Council is not responsible for maintaining this laneway.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Ronnie Hamilton, Senior Executive Technician – 2222546. Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.82 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Works to complete the units at this site are ongoing and when completed NABCO will be allocating the units from the nominations received from Dublin City Council’s Housing List. It is anticipated that these units will be completed and let by year end.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Deirdre Ní Raghallaigh, Senior Executive Officer - 2226738

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.83 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

There are no current proposals for the upgrade of the existing cycle lanes opposite the (details supplied). Priority has been given to the provision of a new facility between Causeway Road and Bull Road.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoghan Madden, Chartered Engineer, Senior Engineer, Roads and Traffic Planning - 2222046

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.84 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager [details supplied].”

Reply:

A report will be given to the Councillor.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.85 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager [details supplied].”

Reply:

Cluid Housing Association have agreed to lease additional unit in (details supplied) on and around (details supplied) Road. These units are being acquired from NAMA. NAMA had carried out extensive remediation works on these units which included addressing any fire safety issues, It is intended that these units are made available for both social housing and private rental.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Deirdre Ní Raghallaigh, Senior Executive Officers, Housing and Residential Services - 2226738

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.86 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager [details supplied].”

Reply:

A report will be given to the Councillor.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Evelyn Hanlon, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Regeneration and Development - 2225153 Deirdre Ní Raghaillaigh, Senior Executive Officer, Voluntary Housing Section - 2226738

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.87 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager [details supplied].”

Reply:

1. Parks and Landscape Services have commenced on site works at this location and the completed all weather training facility is scheduled to be installed before the end of October 2014. 2. A Sports Capital Grant has been awarded for the above project and it is envisaged that onsite works for this project will be carried out during 2015

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.88 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager the position regarding [details supplied].”

Reply:

The general proposal for a playground facility at the open space at the above location exists, however it is an element associated with other improvements proposed for that open space, the detail of which has not yet been finalised.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.89 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if [details supplied].”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services carries out maintenance of the public open space at this location on a regular basis. There are no plans for the installation of a playground facility at this public open space. This service has mapped the formal children’s play facilities provided by Dublin City Council across the city, which informs the service regarding the areas with a play facility deficit and helps to target available resources to those areas.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.90 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if he is aware [details supplied].”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services installs litter bins in parks where they can be fully serviced, maintained and where they will not be abused. Where bins have been removed from public parks and open space it is mainly because of abuse through the placement of domestic waste. Resources are generally available to be able to service bins from the level of incidental litter that would arise through normal use of the public open space. This service encourages participation with all schemes that are targeted on minimising the impact of dog waste on public open space. Requests have been forwarded through the North Central Area Office to Waste Management Services to consider placement of some bins close to entrances to the park referred to which could assist an increased level of participation of dog waste control by dog owners. Any bins supplied are subject to the resources available to that service.

Dog owners use the nearest litter bins outside the parks to dispose of the dog waste.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.91 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if the [details supplied].”

Reply:

As per letter dated 2nd May 2014 from the City Manager which was sent to all Councillors, water queries should be forwarded directly to Irish Water.

The following are the contact details for Irish Water:

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870.

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.92 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if the [details supplied].”

Reply:

There are currently 41 void housing units in the North Central Area. Of these, 3 units are being refurbished by direct labour, 12 units are being refurbished by framework approved contractors and a further 19 units have been identified for refurbishment. 7 units are available for letting and we are in the process of offering these properties to applicants on the Housing Lists.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance Section - 2222048

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.93 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

“To ask the Area Manager if the [details supplied].”

Reply:

This matter has been referred to the Traffic Officer for investigation. Renewal of the line markings at the above location will be carried out at the next available opportunity.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Francis Crowley, Traffic Officer - 2222508

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.94 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

“To ask the area manager if he will arrange for the crack in the pavement adjacent to 67A Cromcastle Road, Kilmore which has become a tripping hazard will be repaired?”

Reply:

An inspection has been carried out and the defect has been added to the works programme on SharePoint system and repairs are scheduled to be carried out in the next 10 to 12 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.95 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

“To ask the area manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

A fire safety certificate is a design certification issued normally in advance of construction, in a way similar to that of a planning permission. Dublin City Council is not responsible for the certification of the completed structure.

Completion certification is a matter for professionals retained by the Developer. It is a matter for the purchaser’s expert advisers to advise on the adequacy of that certification. The statutory duty of care under fire safety legislation in respect of any premises rests with the owner or occupier or the person in control.

In January 2012 a construction defect was identified in the (details supplied) Residential Development. Sections of the Development were constructed by (details supplied) Ireland (now in receivership).

It is understood that NAMA contractors are currently completing remediation of Cell P7 which was constructed by (details supplied) Ireland.

Correspondence with NAMA does not relate to the premises the subject of the email referred to and may only be accessed if it falls within the relevant statutory procedure.

It is open to the owner of the premises to engage a reputable Chartered Engineer or Fire Safety Consultant or Registered Architect to conduct a fire safety audit of his premises to establish if any remediation is required, and to carry out such remediation works as may be identified or to take such steps as may be open to him to procure the carrying out of necessary works. The cost of any such remediation works is a matter for agreement between the parties.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Dan Fitzgerald, Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer – 6734050

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Q.96 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

Reply:

With regard to the specific case (details supplied), this applicant has already been given the benefit of their original application date in February 2006. On the transfer waiting list, there are currently 120 applicants ahead of them for Housing Area B (Kilbarrack/Darndale), 130 applicants ahead of them for Area E (Cabra / Finglas and 40 applicants ahead of them for Area D (Ballymun).

Where RAS tenants have to leave the property due to the Landlord not renewing their contract, they are regarded as a priority for alternative accommodation. However, it has proved extremely difficult to source alternative private rented accommodation for such cases. In addition to trying to source Landlords with properties interested an joining the RAS Scheme, the Allocations Section are endeavouring to accommodate such cases by various means such as with Approved Housing Bodies and City Council housing stock.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Teresa Conlon, Allocations & Transfers - 2222061 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL

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NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.97 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

Reply:

This will then be further considered by Dublin City Council.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Cathal Morgan, Director, Dublin Region Homeless Executive - 2225296

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.98 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services carry out regular maintenance operations on the public open space in the above estate. No additional works planned outside the regular maintenance schedule are planned by Parks & Landscape Service at this location at this time.

There are no plans to install any additional litter bins in this residential estate in 2014. The laneways in this estate are monitored and cleaned when necessary.

Road Maintenance will undertake an inspection of (details supplied) Estate. Issues and defects identified will be added to the works programme on SharePoint system and scheduled for repairs to be carried out in the next 10 to 12 weeks.

There are no plans to install any additional litter bins in this residential estate in 2014. The laneways in this estate are monitored and cleaned when necessary.

The Gullies on (details supplied) were last checked on 7-8/8/14, 167 of 184 gullies cleaned. All gullies cleaned were found to be in good work order.

The schedule for gully cleaning within the city would normally stand at all 55,000 gullies cleaned once every 12-18 months but if there is a specific gully that is causing concern we can certainly investigate on an individual basis if the Councillor’s can provide us with addresses etc.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent – 2223436/2228869. Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240. Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Roy O’Donnell Gully Manager Roads Maintenance Flooding - 2222450

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.99 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

There are no plans to install any additional litter bins in this residential estate in 2014. The laneways in this estate are monitored and cleaned when necessary.

The gullies on (details supplied) Estate were last checked on 26/8/14,- 03/09/2014, 118 of 122 gullies were cleaned. All gullies cleaned were found to be in good work order.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240. Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Roy O’Donnell, Gully Manager - 2222450

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.100 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The damaged low boundary wall at this location has been examined by Parks & Landscape Services. The repairs required are listed for action and will be carried out as soon as possible. Based on current works in the area it is anticipated that these works will be completed before the end of 2014.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.101 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“Can the manager please refer to tree at location as per (details supplied) and say if he will agree to prune same as it is totally blocking light from the house and is seriously top heavy.”

Reply:

The roadside tree at the above location has been inspected by Parks and Landscape Services. This roadside tree is considered to be in satisfactory condition at the current time and is not considered to require pruning operations at this time.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.102 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the manager to refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if we can 3. Agree to erect no do fouling signs 4. Agree to erect children at play signs as requested by local resident.”

Reply:

1.Arrangements will be made to have anti-dog fouling signs put in place at (details supplied).

2). The Traffic Advisory Group, at its meeting of 22nd July, 2014, recommended a ‘Children Crossing’ sign at the junction of Howth Road and Maywood Crescent which is the entrance from a main traffic route to the housing estate which includes (details supplied). In accordance with the relevant criteria, signs on individual roads within an estate are not recommended. Accordingly, the Traffic Advisory Group did not recommend a ‘Children Crossing’ sign within the estate at the green near 165 (details supplied).

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.103 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

Reply:

Fairview Park, including the playground area is maintained by direct labour of Parks and Landscape Services, based at a depot located in the park. It is not possible for this Service to provide a full time presence at the playground, however the area is included in the area covered by the park ranger at Fairview Park while on duty and therefore litter arising is addressed on a daily basis. Abuse of the area after park opening hours does occur, and the Gardaí are advised when such activity is noted and where damage arises, and this Service is aware that Fairview Park is visited by the Gardaí. On occasion the after hour activity at the playground area involves homeless persons, and Housing and Community Services and the Gardaí are advised when this occurs. This Service interacts with a voluntary group what also carries out litter lifting at this park mainly on Saturdays, and it is the intention that the frequency of the activity of this group will increase at this location.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.104 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“Can the manager please arrange to install a disabled parking space for my constituent at location as per (details supplied).”

Reply:

The criteria for the provision of a Disabled Parking Bay will be forwarded directly (details supplied).

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Stephen Hickey, Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.105 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

Reply:

1. Additional gullies have already been installed adjacent to No (details supplied). 2. The suitability of ramps and benefits of same will be investigated and considered in consultation with the Roads Division. 3. A representative from the Drainage Division met Mr Quinn on the 10/09/2014 to discuss the flooding at this location. It was agreed at the meeting that Drainage Division will camera survey the lines in the area to check their condition and the extent of the network in the area.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Conor Lynch, Executive Engineer - 2224566

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.106 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“Can the manager please refer to the 3 or 4 very large trees which are growing from the rear of private dwellings at location as per (details supplied) out onto the public laneway with the result that matter falling from the trees are blocking up the gully which lies directly under them; there are also briars growing out into the laneway from these trees which pose a hazard to people using the lane and say if he can make arrangements to either 3. Cut back the offending trees or 4. Have the owners of the offending trees cut them back.”

Reply:

Road Maintenance has inspected this issue and Notices have been issued to 128 and 130 on 09/09/2014 instructing them to cut back the trees.

1 o 1 gully at the rear of (details supplied) was checked and cleaned on 10th September 2014 and was found to be in good working order.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Roy O'Donnell, Gully Manager, Road Drainage Maintenance Unit – 086 3851603

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.107 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the Manager to refer location as per (details supplied) and say if he can install one or two traffic calming ramps as resident states that the 2 ramps currently in place, at both entrances, do little or nothing to calm speeding motorists and feels that additional measures are required to reduce speed at (details supplied).”

Reply:

The request for traffic calming ramps on (details supplied) has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Stephen Hickey, Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.108 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the manager to refer to cul de sac at location as per (details supplied) and say if you will consider installing 3. “slow children at play signs” as motorists travel at high speed into this blind cul de sac putting children’s safety at risk and 4. “no dog fouling signs” - as there is a serious problem with some people not cleaning up after their pets.”

Reply:

1.The request for “Children Crossing” signs has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course. Please note that the City Council can only provide, where appropriate, the statutory Children Crossing sign, as per the Department of Transport Statutory Signs Manual.

2.Arrangements will be made to have anti-dog fouling signs put in place at (details supplied) as detailed above.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Stephen Hickey, Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528 Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243

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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 15th September 2014

Q.109 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

Reply:

A standard speed limit of 50 k per hour exists in Dublin city except on certain roads where an exception to this speed limit applies.

It is not Dublin City Council policy to provide “slow” signs in residential areas where the speed limit of 50k or lower exists where the onus is on the motorist to drive with due care and at a speed appropriate for the prevailing conditions as this would lead to a proliferation of such signs throughout the city.

Speed tests will be conducted to determine if traffic calming is required.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.

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Q.110 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

Reply:

A contractor has been procured to undertake these repairs. Repairs are to be carried out in the coming weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.111 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

Reply:

This matter has been referred to the Traffic Officer for investigation. Renewal of the line markings at the above location will be carried out at the next available opportunity.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Francis Crowley, Traffic Officer - 2222508

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Q.112 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please give me an up-to-date status including delivery timeline for the revised S2S cycleway plan for the section between the Bull Island causeway and the North Bull wall?”

Reply:

Dublin City Council is in the process of getting National Transport Authority, Irish Water and Office of Public Works approval and finance for the construction of the scheme. If approved, the construction will take 18 months. The scheme has been designed in accordance with the National Cycle Manual.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoghan Madden, Chartered Engineer, Senior Engineer, Roads and Traffic Planning – 2222046.

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Q.113 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager organise for the double-yellow lines on Grace Park Avenue at the junction with Richmond Road to be repainted? Recent resurfacing has resulted in the markings being lost.”

Reply:

This matter has been referred to the Traffic Officer for investigation. Renewal of the line markings at the above location will be carried out at the next available opportunity.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Francis Crowley, Traffic Officer - 2222508

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Q.114 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

Reply:

An inspection has been carried out and the defects have been added to the works programme on SharePoint system and scheduled for repairs to be carried out in the next 10 to 12 weeks.

The sandbags at Clontarf will be inspected in the next three weeks. If the bags are damaged they will be replaced.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Conor Lynch, Executive Engineer - 2224566 Ken Hand, Senior Engineer, Drainage Services - 2222068

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Q.115 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

On August 18 2014 Notice was served of the intention to enter this property on the Derelict Sites Register. This Notice allows the owner one month to make representations.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Paul Crowe, Derelict Sites Section - 2223378

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Q.116 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please examine the quality of the foothpaths between St Gabriels Church and Seafield Road and undertake the necessary repairs?”

Reply:

An inspection has been carried out and the defects have been added to the works programme on SharePoint system and scheduled for repairs to be carried out in the next 10 to 12 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.117 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

1.The Drainage Division inspected the area on 10/09/14. The footpath concerned has small walls and high railings on either side. Localised ponding occurs due to an uneven gradient in the footpath. The profile of the footpath would need to be altered to deliver the runoff to either end of the path. This would be a matter for Road Maintenance to consider.

Road Maintenance will examine this issue during heavy rain in order to locate the specific area that floods. The identified issue will then be added to the works programme on SharePoint system and scheduled for repairs to be carried out in the subsequent 10 to 12 weeks.

2.The location referred to is public open space in the charge of Parks & Landscape Service. This open space is not available for disposal or for use for school traffic management.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Conor Lynch, Executive Engineer - 2224566 Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.118 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”

Reply:

An inspection will be carried out by the Road Maintenance Area Engineer and the defects identified will be added to the works programme on SharePoint system and scheduled for repairs to be carried out in the next 10 to 12 weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.119 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please provide details for the rationale/decision-making process for introducing a left-turn filter in Fairview for turning on to the Malahide Road?”

Reply:

A new left turn filter arrow was recently installed at the junction of Fairview and Malahide Road in order to improve bus flow along the Malahide Road route. This installation was recommended by the Dublin City Council Public Transport Priority project, a scheme funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that looks at key public transport routes with a view to improving travel times and ensuring consistent travel times. The project found that there was an opportunity to run the left turn more frequently, thus delivering more green time for the buses.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Barry McCann, Executive Engineer, Traffic Management and Control - 2223996

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Q.120 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager please confirm if there are any plans to do some road-resurfacing/repairs at Brighton Avenue?”

Reply:

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.121 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

The roadside tree at the above location has been inspected by Parks and Landscape Service. This roadside tree is considered to be in satisfactory condition at the current time and is not considered to require pruning operations at this time. The growth of the tree will continue to be monitored by this service.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869

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Q.122 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

The laneway to side of (details supplied) not in charge of Dublin City Council and is a private lane.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Ronnie Hamilton, Senior Executive Technician – 2222546.

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Q.123 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

Waste Management Services will arrange to replace the litter bin at this location as the previous bin was knocked down when building work was going on in this area.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.

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Q.124 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

Dublin City Council Maintenance Department recently carried out an inspection of vacant units in (details supplied) and there are currently no units that would be suitable for the process of conversion. There was recently a retrofit of the units to improve the energy efficiency of the units. The units were insulated and the windows were replaced. There are no plans to replace the doors in the units at (details supplied). Should tenants believe that there are problems with the doors they can inform their liaison officer and the problem be investigated by the maintenance section.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Mary Flynn, Housing Manager, North Central Area Office - 2226873

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Q.125 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

The applicant (details supplied) is currently on the waiting list in Band 3 with position 32 for Area B (Kilbarrack/Raheny) and 45 for Area E (Cabra / Finglas) 57 for Area H (Dorset St. / Ballybough). His interest in accommodation with an approved Housing Body has also been noted and in particular his interest in Cluid Housing Association. I am not currently in a position to state what his prospects might be, however, his application will be given every consideration for future nominations to the Voluntary Sector.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Teresa Conlon, Allocations & Transfers - 2222061

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Q.126 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

Arrangements have been made with the Residents Association to have the dumped material removed within a two week period.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868.

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Q.127 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question in relation to [details supplied].”

Reply:

Any incidences of anti-social behaviour should be reported to the local Gardaí. Presently there is no date set for the next North Central JPC.

The Councillor, Residents, Gardai and management of (details supplied) Castle were met onsite with Parks and Landscape Service over a year ago and it was decided that the shrubberies under the trees on the open space would be removed if the residents all agreed. Up until now none of the residents or anyone from the original meeting have contacted the Council with their decision.

In relation to the waste material that backs onto the graveyard Parks and Landscape Service will arrange for the removal of the ‘camp’ by the end of this month.

The land in question is not in the charge of Dublin City Council Parks and Landscape Services - regarding its ownership, a letter received from Survey and Mapping from 2004 states that there is no record in Property Section of the Council owning this site and no registered title for this land in Registry office therefore it is still in private ownership. It must be noted that in 1972 a proposal to acquire this area under Derelict Sites act was made but there is no record of this ever occurring.

A contractor has been procured to undertake the repairs that relate to road maintenance issues. Repairs are scheduled to be carried out in the coming weeks.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401 Jacinta Delahunty, Staff Officer - 2223014 Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297

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Q.128 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

The request for a bicycle stand will be examined by a traffic Engineer and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendations in due course.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.

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Q.129 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

‘To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoghan Madden, Senior Engineer, Roads & Traffic Planning - 2222046

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Q.130 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

This area is regularly monitored and is currently free from graffiti. If incidents of graffiti occur it is removed generally within 48 hours if it located on public property or is offensive, racist or political.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868.

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Q.131 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”

Reply:

Section from Wooden Bridge to Causeway, works programmed to start in 2015.

Section from Alfie Byrne Road to Wooden Bridge, sourcing funding for coastal and wave overtopping hydraulic analysis.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Gerard O’Connell, Regional Projects & Floof Advisory Office - 2224302.

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Q.132 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

Reply:

Please see table below with annual expenditure on all parks for the years in question. It is acknowledged that the councillor requested just North Central Area Parks but the provision of this information will require some time to complete. The information will be collated and provided in report format to the next Area Committee.

Expenditure less Wages Total Total Total Total and Year Expenditure Income Total Spend Wages Salaries Salaries 2008 25,300,000 1,300,000 24,000,000 12,900,000 2,200,000 8,900,000

2009 23,000,000 1,000,000 22,000,000 12,000,000 2,100,000 7,900,000

2010 20,000,000 950,000 19,050,000 11,100,000 2,000,000 5,950,000

2011 19,500,000 1,350,000 18,150,000 10,200,000 1,800,000 6,150,000

2012 19,000,000 1,000,000 18,000,000 10,000,000 1,900,000 6,100,000

2013 20,200,000 1,400,000 18,800,000 9,800,000 2,300,000 6,700,000

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Monica Murphy, Senior Executive Officer - 2227851

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Q.133 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

“To ask the manager to produce a detailed report, including the very latest information, on the proposed wastewater treatment plant to be located in the Clonshaugh area.”

Reply:

The proposed wastewater treatment plant is located outside the Dublin City Council area and is the responsibility of Fingal County Council.

However, Peter O’Reilly and Geoff O’Sullivan, Fingal County Council will be giving a presentation on the Greater Dublin Drainage Project at the September North Central Area Committee meeting.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870.

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Q.134 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

Reply:

The question refers to the premises known as the Kilbarrack Community Hall which is owned by Dublin City council but leased to Kilbarrack & District Community Association (KADCA) ref A23- 7164. KADCA had requested permission to sub-lease part of the premises to the Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme (KCCP) and the completion of this process will make responsibility for matters such as access etc a matter for the leasees in the first instance.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Jim Lee, Community & Social Development Officer - 2228862

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Q.135 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

Reply:

The figure of 10 million referred to an initial proposal for a limited scope of works required to bring the complex into compliance with the Building & Fire Regulations with residents returning to live in their properties.

This proposal was not accepted and was replaced with the current Framework Agreement which was put in place by the Government and agreed with all the stakeholders concerned.

The Framework provides for the total refurbishment of the complex to a high marketable standard.

The estimated construction costs are broken down as follows:  Construction - €20.6m  V.A.T. - € 2.8m  Project Management - € 2.7m

This cost will be offset by the sale of 65 apartments acquired from the IBRC at nominal value.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Gerry Geraghty, Executive Manager, Housing & Residential Services - 2226802

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Q.136 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons

Reply:

The Priory Hall complex consists of the following:

1. Existing City Council units – 35 2. Buy to Let Landlord units – 23 3. Owner Occupied/IBF units – 64 4. Miscellaneous, i.e. Cash Purchasers, etc. – 5 5. Retail Units - 4 6. IBRC Units owned by DCC - 65

Under the terms of the Framework Agreement the following is proposed:

Items 1 & 2 ownership will remain as is. Item 3 will be sold with proceeds used to discharge outstanding loans. Items 4 & 5 proposals to be agreed. Item 6 units to be sold with proceeds used to partially fund refurbishment costs.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Gerry Geraghty, Executive Manager, Housing & Residential Services - 2226802

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