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 19th JULY 2010 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 in the Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 , on 19th July 2010 at 2.00 p.m. to deal with the items on the agenda attached herewith.
CÉLINE REILLY AREA MANAGER
Dated this the 13TH July 2010
Contact Person:
Ms. Dympna McCann, Ms. Yvonne Kirwan, Phone: 8166712 Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Fax: 8775851
EMAIL: [email protected]
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Item Page Time
4011. Election of Chairperson
4012. Election of Vice- Chairperson
4013. Minutes of meeting held on the 21st June 2010 6-13 5 mins 4014. Questions to Area Manager 44-53
4015. Area Matters 40 mins a. Part 8 Planning Application for the OBI ( Report herewith)--- Gerry 14-15 Geraghty, Mark Turpin b. Update on Priory Hall ( Report hererwith)--- Kieran Gallagher 16 c. No update on June report on Wad. June Report d. Verbal Update on Lawrence Lands-- - e. Report on condition of footbridge at Fairview ( Report herewith) 17 f. Report on St. Annes Park ( Report herewith)--- Eoin Ward 18 g. Review of car parks along Clontarf Road ( Report herewith) Brian 19-20 Riddick h. Update report on Pyrite ( Report herewith) -- Derek Dixon 21 i. North Central Area Matters ( Report herewith ) 22-34 j. Update on status of laneway running between Clonturk Park & Ormond 35 Road. ( Report herewith) -- Elaine Mulvenny
4016. Planning and Development Matters 10 a. Derelict Sites Quarterly Report ( Report herewith) 36-38 mins b. Proposed disposal of No. 3 Marino Park Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3.( 39 Report herewith)
4017. Items for following meetings
4018. Housing Matters
a. Progress report on Social and Affordable Housing in Dublin North Central 4019. Roads and Traffic Matters
a.Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 17th June 2010. 40-42 (Report herewith)
4020. Planning Applications 15 Site 1: 1, 1A & 1B (and rear site behind), Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 43 mins
4021. Motions 3-5 15 4033 mins
2 AGENDA
4011. Election of Chairperson
4012. Election of Vice- Chairperson
4013. Minutes of meeting held on the 21st June 2010
4014. Questions to Area Manager
4015 Area Matters
a. Part 8 Planning Application for the OBI ( Report herewith) Gerry Geraghty b. Update on Priory Hall ( Report herewith) Kieran Gallagher c. No update on June report on Wad. June Report d. Verbal Update on Lawrence Lands-- e. Report on condition of footbridge at Fairview ( Report herewith) f. Report on St. Annes Park ( Report herewith)--- Eoin Ward g. Review of car parks along Clontarf Road ( Report herewith) Brian Riddick h. Update report on Pyrite ( Report herewith) -- Derek Dixon i. North Central Area Matters ( Report herewith ) j. Update on status of laneway running between Clonturk Park & Ormond Road. ( Report herewith) -- Elaine Mulvenny
4016. Planning and Development Matters
a. Derelict Sites Quarterly Report ( Report herewith) c. Proposed disposal of No. 3 Marino Park Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3.( Report herewith)
4017. Items for following meetings
4018. Housing Matters
a. Progress report on Social and Affordable Housing in Dublin North Central
4019. Roads and Traffic Matters
a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 17 th June 2010. (Report herewith)
4020. Planning Applications
Site 1: 1, 1A & 1B (and rear site behind), Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5
MOTIONS:
4021. Motion in the name of Councillor Dessie Ellis
That this committee request the manager to make provision for traffic lights or pedestrian lights at the junction of Magenta Crescent and the Swords Road.
4022. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager ask the Parks Department to plant more Evergreen Trees in the open spaces in the Dublin North Central Area?
3 4023. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager ask the Parks Department to plant dense shrubs on the corner of the Raheny Road inside the metal railings beside the Kilbarrack Fire Station?
4024. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager ask the Parks Department to investigate the possibility of trimming offending evergreen trees at the rear of Woodbine Park? People are now very conscience of getting the maximum amount of light into their residence.
4025. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager ask the Parks Department to investigate the possibility of placing containerised trees for Barrock Place, Kilbarrack as the area requires some shrubbery to take away the dower look of the area?
4026. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager request that the Parks Department plant daffodils in the grounds of Kilbarrack Fire Station?
4027. Motion in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
That this committee commend the council staff and management for their splendid efforts in organising and facilitating the ‘Clean Up’ day in Darndale/Belcamp earlier this month. Also that we acknowledge the contribution of Sphere 17, B.E.S.C. and the local community in ensuring the success of the day.
4028. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
That the manager report on previous requests to have a pedestrian crossing installed on Swords Road at or near its junction with Magenta Crescent, Santry, D9, say when the matter was previously examined, if traffic/pedestrian flows were near the required limit and if she will make a statement on the matter.
4029. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
That the Manager organise to have the stone bearing the "Collinswood" name (currently in storage in St Annes Park) re-instated at an appropriate location in Collinswood.
4030. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
That the Manager: - organise for a facility to report water leaks to be included on the City Council citizen's Portal - confirm if the phone number 1800421321 for reporting water leaks is still valid.
4031. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons
That the Manager give an update on project to widen Santry Avenue at the eastern end, and will he further clarify the position with regard to funding this project and the time scale for completion of these works.
4 4032. Motion in the name of Councillor John Redmond
That the Manager provide an update with regard to the location and numbers of unsold affordable housing in the area; and will she also provide an update on the latest plans for the use of these unsold units with specific details on individual schemes.
4033. Motion in the name of Councillor Nial Ring
That this Committee agrees that the Manager arrange for the surplus soil arising from the development of the community dirt bike track on the Alfie Byrne Road be given to the neighbouring football pitch users, East Wall Wharf United, for pitch surround improvement as the use of the soil would remove the incline that runs along the side of the pitch and facilitate an opportunity for future tree planting and higher quality area maintenance.
The latest date for receipt of motions For the September meeting is 5 pm on Friday 10 th September 2010
5 COISDE CHEANTAR AN LARTHUAISCIRT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 21st JUNE AT 2.00 P.M
3968. Minutes of meeting held on the 17 th May 2010 Order: Noted
3969 Questions to Area Manager Order: Noted
3970. Area Matters
k. Presentation from Northside Partnership on Preparing for Life Order: Noted
l. Update report on 123 bus route. Order: Committee requested follow up report from Dublin Bus answering Queries from the May North Central Area Committee meeting.
m. Update report on Wad Order: Noted
n. Verbal Update on Pyrite Order: Committee requested a monthly written report on Pyrite . Committee requested that the two Developers Killoe and Menolly attend the September North Fringe Forum meeting.
o. Introduction of written warning notice system for Casual Traders Order: Noted
p. Update report on Lawrence Lands Order: Committee unhappy with update. Committee requested that a meeting be organised with Enforcement, the Gardaí, the mediator and Dublin City Council.
q. Update on Flood Prevention Works and Arterial Watermain, Clontarf Order: Noted. E-mail updated report plus Drawings to the Committee. Circulate copy of OPW report.
r. Sport and Leisure Services Report for the North Central Area June 2010 Order: Noted
s. Update report on Clancarthy Order: Noted
t. Summer Camps in the North Central Area Order: Noted
u. Verbal update on Priory Hall Order: Committee requested that a written report be circulated to them.
Additional Item Presentation on Fairview Park Order: Committee requested that the presentation be e-mailed to them
3971. Roads and Traffic Matters
b. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 20 th May 2010. Order: Noted c. Public Lighting Programme 2010
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3972. Items for following meetings
Report on Fire Safety at Priory Hall Update Report on Lawrence Lands Report on condition of footbridge at Fairview Written report on Pyrite
3973. Planning Applications
Site 1: Butterly Business Park, Advance Tyre Company, Maxol Service Station, Kilmore Road, Dublin 5 Order: Recommend Rejection
Planning Enforcement Report for Q1 of 2010 for the North-Central Area. Order: Noted
MOTIONS:
3974. Motion in the name of Councillor Cieran Perry
That this Committee requests the Manager to provide details of the groups/organisations that are using the sporting facilities at the old traffic school location (Alfie Byrne/Clontarf Road). Could details of the booking arrangements for these facilities be made available.
Order: Report to Councillor
3975. Motion in the name of Councillor Dessie Ellis
That the manager arranges for the repainting of the yellow box on Swords Road at the junction at Magenta Crescent, Santry as it's very badly faded on a very busy road.
Order: Report to Councillor
3976. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
That the provision of Pedestrian Operated Signals at the Springdale Road/Station Road be considered. Order: Report to Councillor
3977. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
That Dublin City Council urgently raise the matter of security on Main St., Clongriffin, particularly in relation to unoccupied buildings & commercial units with the developer. Order: Report to Councillor
3978. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
To ask the Traffic Department to support this matter, major traffic and parking problems in Cromcastle area Dublin 5. Beaumont Hospital seems to be cause. Order: Report to Councillor
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3979. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
That commuter/pedestrians from Belmayne who access Clongriffin DART Station from Hole in the Wall Road, in the mornings, be facilitated by providing pedestrian access through Fr. Collins Park. Order: Report back to September North Central Area Committee meeting
3980. Motion in the name of Councillor Killian Forde
Can the manager clarify whether the Green in front of the shops at Clare Hall estate is in the ownership of Dublin City Council and what zoning it is. Order: Report to Councillor
3981. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
Will the Area Manager arrange for the following works to be undertaken in Donaghmede Estate:
(A) To arrange for the trees on Donaghmede Road to be pruned as most of the trees are in need of pruning, for the tree outside house no 6 Donaghmede Avenue to be pruned as it is blocking the street light and for the tree outside house no 1+ 2 Newbrook Road to be pruned
(B) To arrange for all road markings on Newbrook Road to be re-marked
(C) To arrange for the Pedestrian crossing on Newbrook Road to be repaired as it is not working at full capacity. Order: Report to Councillor
3982. Motion in the name of Councillor Killian Forde
Can the manager indicate who owns the Public Park between Grange Park View and Swans Nest Road in Dublin 5. Order: Report to Councillor
3983. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
That the long standing objections of the residents of Carndonagh Road, Donaghmede, to the current renewal of the Barnmore Waste Permit licence, be strongly conveyed to Fingal County Council Waste Management. Order: Report to Councillor
3984. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager advise what can be done to facilitate a lady 30 Avondale Park, Raheny with a severe physical disability who would like to park outside her house but cannot due to other people parking there already? Order: Report to Councillor
3985. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager request that the cleansing department secure the litter bins to the ground by better means as they are being uplifted by vandals on a ongoing basis? Order: Report to Councillor
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3986. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager request that the Traffic Department expend the length of the yellow box by a car length at the traffic lights in Raheny beside the taxi rank to facilitate the easy exit for the local taxi drivers? Order: Report to Councillor
3987. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager request that the Traffic Department remark all the many traffic markings in the Donaghmede Ward and they are fading badly? Order: Report to Councillor
3988. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager ask the Paving Department put a small pathway that is dished to facilitate pedestrians at the southern entrance to Fox Hill Estate? Order: Report to Councillor
3989. Motion in the name of Councillor Claire O’Regan
That the Santry River at the rear of Raheny Park be cleaned on a regular basis as requested by resident in email to me listed below: “My wife and I live at 46 Raheny Park and our property backs onto the Santry River. We have a garden shed on the north bank of the river behind the new apartment development that I use as a library/office so it has valuable equipment and books that I would prefer no be damaged. When the weather is fine there is nothing so pleasant as the sound and sight of the river and typically, a couple time a year when the water is low, I put on my wellies and clean the junk out of the river as it passes our property and that of our immediate neighbors. Last year I removed all measure of junk including tires, wheels, motorcycle frames and a heavy roll all-weather pitch carpet. (it was necessary that I cut it that into pieces to move it as it was very heavy with silt. Ultimately, I stacked all the refuse near the gate from the Watermill Road housing estate into the river and eventually it was removed. I certainly don’t mind cleaning out cans/bottles/light litter etc but that was a bit much. Now, a few months later, it is even worse. At any rate, the fine weather has brought the children out into the river. I know that when I was young I would probably have led the gang into the river so I can certainly understand young people’s fascination for such things. However, I would not have dumped junk in the river nor would I have defaced property along the banks. We have notified the Gardai on a couple of occasions and I believe their liaison officers are working on that problem. Quite apart from the damage caused, I have personally seen rats in the river and a bite from a rat carrying weils disease could be fatal which is the last thing I would want for any child...or parent. Request number one is that you undertake to warn parents about the danger in the river...quite apart from slips, falls, etc. (a neighbor told me that a young man broke his arm in the river a couple of years ago.) damaging and defacing property is an offence. Request number two is that you ask the city council to remove the grade barrier and street workers barrier...pictures attached... that the young people have thrown into the river. I know that the city has undertaken works to ensure the flow of the river but as we live near a bend, things tend to accumulate and this junk, particularly the garda barrier, could dam up the whole river. Order: Report to Councillor
3990. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael Conaghan
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That the Area Manager arrange to have the two blue and white name road signs re- painted due to graffiti on them
1. The Blue and White Name Road sign attached to the wall of house no 1 Donaghmede Road
2. The Blue and White Name Road sign attached to the wall of house no 1 Newbrook Avenue. Order: Report to Councillor
3991. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
DNC Area Committee requests that the Parks Department supports the residents of estate Grace Park Heights and Meadows, Dublin 9. Open spaces to be tidied up. Branches and Trees trimmed back and support local Resident Association in their efforts. Order: Report to Councillor
3992. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
To request urgent action on this matter rubbish and littler around shops at Killester/Howth Road, Dublin 3 near Beachcomber Pub area. Order: Report to Councillor
3993. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
Dublin North Central Area Committee calls for a proper traffic plan in this area : Thorndale Area Dublin 5. Order: Report to Councillor
3994. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
Dublin North.Central Area Committee requests action on these matters: a ramp exiting Charlemont needs repairs and footpath outside 343 Charlemont also needs repairs. Order: Report to Councillor
3995. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
DNC Area Committee requests that the Parks Dept give special attention to the cleaning of litter/rubbish in Fairview Park. Order: Report to Councillor
3996. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons
That the Manager arrange for resurfacing works to be carried out along Falcarragh Road, from Collins Avenue to Iveragh Road, as all other roads in Gaeltacht Park have previously had this work carried out. Order: Report to Councillor
3997. Motion in the name of Councillor John Redmond
That the Manager report on the possibility of designating an area or specific times where dogs can be let off their leash in Ellenfield Park in response to local dog- owners requests. Order: Report to Councillor
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3998. Motion in the name of Councillor Dermot Lacey
That the Manager provide an update on the Lawrence Lands and outline the action which the Council intends to take. Order: Report to Councillor
3999. Motion in the name of Councillor Emer Costello
That the Manager report on the possibility of using internal resources for the completion of a plan for Santry Village. Order: Report to Councillor
4000. Motion in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen
That this area committee look to making a donation to the All Saints Church for the repair and restoration of the church from the area discretionary fund. Order: Report to Councillor
4001. Motion in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen
That in future this Area Committee set out each July a plan for the area committee for the following 12 months. Order: Report to Councillor
4002. Motion in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
Sinead McCann of 37 Kilbarron road, Dublin 5 who is on the housing list for a number of years and is in extreme need for housing. this committee agrees to do everything in its power to secure housing for her asap.
Order: Report to Councillor
4003. Motion in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
That this Council agrees to fix the potholes on the roads at Oscar Traynor Road, Kilmore Road and Coolock Village.
Order: Report to Councillor
4004. Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
Will the manager put a left filter lane coming out of Dundaniel Road on to the Oscar Traynor Road when the right filter from Oscar Traynor into Dundaniel is in operation? This would help relieve the severe congestion at this junction. Order: Report to Councillor
4005. Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
That the manager works with the shop owners on Shanard Road to clean up the graffiti and the dirt from the lane connecting Shanliss Road to Shanard Road. Order: Report to Councillor
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4006. Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
That the manager reports on the feasibility of placing ivy on the walls along Ellenfield Park to prevent graffiti. Order: Report to Councillor
4007. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
That City Council Waste Management implement a protocol with (a) its own staff and (b) Greyhound in relation to the positioning of waste bins after collection. Order: Report to Councillor
4008. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
That this Area Committee make a contribution towards the fund for the renewal of All Saints Church, Raheny. Order: Report to Councillor
4009. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
That the lack of swimming pools in our area be discussed and that proposals be brought forward to have alternative arrangements for provision of life saving courses. Order: Report to Councillor
4010. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
To ask the manager to say if she can arrange to provide a full yellow box i.e. extend the half yellow box already at junction of Elm Road & Malahide Road, (box only goes half way) to allow residents take a right turn from the main road into their estate as they are currently unable to safely turn right at main junction at Malahide Road and Collins Avenue despite residents umpteen previous requests for a filter light at main junction (Malahide Road and Collins Avenue) due to numerous requests from local residents.
While I accept that City Council is trying to eliminate right turns such as this across main roads, the problem for residents is a serious one in that they cannot safely gain access to their estate any other way and the City Council refuses to install a right turning filter light at the junction of Malahide Road and Collins Avenue Order: Report to Councillor
Attendance:
Councillor Gerry Breen (In chair)
Councillor Larry O’Toole, Councillor Andrew Montague, Councillor Naoise O’Muirí, Councillor Damian O’Farrell, Councillor Tom Brabazon, Councillor Seán Kenny, Councillor Aodhán O’Riordáin, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Councillor Declan Flanagan, Councillor Pat Crimmins.
Apologies: Councillor Paddy Bourke, Councillor Killian Forde
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Dublin City Council
Céline Reilly, Area Manager Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager Aidan Fitzsimons, Area Housing Manager Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent Rachel Murphy,Parks Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer Jim Kelly, Assistant Area Manager Derek Dixon, Senior Engineer Steve Margolis, Senior Planner Myles Farrell, Senior Executive Planner Diarmuid Murphy, Senior Executive Planner Fiacra Worrall, Planning Department Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer Gavin Mc Hugh,Executive Engineer Adrian Conway, Senior Engineer
Noel Kelly, Partnership John Paul Quinn, Partnership Councillor Gerry Breen Cathaoirleach Dated 22nd June 2010
13 PART VIII PLANNING APPLICATION - Dublin Fire Brigade Training Centre, O.B.I., Dublin 3. A BRIEF SUMMARY / JULY 2010 Donnelly Turpin Architects
EXISTING CONDITION Advances in building as well as fire-fighting technology means that the training of firemen and women has had to evolve significantly over the last three decades. Recognizing that the training facilities at the O.B.I. in many cases had become substandard and needed replacement, in 2004 the Brigade prepared a Masterplan for the modernization of the training centre on a phased basis. This application is phase 3 of the Masterplan.
PROPOSAL The objective of this project is to refurbish/upgrade the changing and canteen facilities for all those involved in training activity. The proposal, located at the rear of the OBI building has three elements:
• The removal of a number of disused or substandard temporary structures. • The refurbishment of currently under-utilized or substandard space within the building • The addition of new accommodation that will house the canteen and changing facilities Significantly, the proposal rationalizes much of the existing accommodation to create a more efficient Training Facility both in terms of space and running costs.
The new extension is designed, both in terms of scale and material to form an integral and complimentary element of the OBI Building.
Existing view of rear OBI building. BEFORE
14 proposed view of rear OBI building. AFTER
15 Priory Hall 257/2010 City Architects staff have carried out inspections of the exteriors and interiors of the Social Housing blocks 7 and 12 in Priory Hall. Inspection work was completed on 13 th July 2010. A summary of the findings from the inspections are as follows: External: Balconies: - Paving slabs were lifted on a number of balconies so as to inspect asphalt finishes, flashings and rainwater outlets. Sills to balcony doors are so low that sealing at this point is very difficult and has resulted in damp patches within the apartments at these doors.. In all cases this covered up work was found to be unsatisfactory and a comprehensive remedial works programme will have to be carried out to all of the balconies. Railings/Cladding to balconies : - The railings to all the balconies are not galvinised and are rusting. Construction and fixing is not acceptable. All railings and cladding to the balconies will have to be replaced. Roofs : - Some roofs are holding an amount of water indicating that roof falls are the wrong way, away from roof outlets. Remedial works will be required to roofs. Exterior Cladding : - The exterior panel cladding is in our opinion incorrectly fixed and poorly weathered. This will lead to water and damp penetration in the future. It is our intention to contact the suppliers of this material to request an inspection to determine if the cladding has been fixed to the manufacturers instructions. Internal: The interiors of all apartments have been inspected and reports prepared with a view to reinstatement for retenanting. Most of the work required internally is to doors, floor finishes, redecoration and replacement of some electrical sockets and light fittings. No inspection work in regard to Fire Compliance was carried out by City Architects staff.
Kieran Gallagher. Deputy City Architect. 13 th July 2010.
The fire report is not available but will be sent as soon as possible.
16 REPORT TO NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE – JULY 2010 REPORT ON CONDITION OF FOOTBRIDGE AT FAIRVIEW .
The last inspections of the pedestrian over-bridge at Fairview Park indicated the following: 1. The bridge is being used by approximately forty persons per hour throughout day time hours, and is inaccessible for mobility impaired and disabled users. 2. The over-bridge does not include for a parapet and canopy detail to prevent objects falling, or being thrown, from the bridge. 3. The bridge supports are close to live traffic and are not provided with heavy barrier protection. 4. The level of corrosion protection, painting and maintenance works on the bridge requires improvement.
The results of the inspection indicate that considerable works are required in order to improve the condition and layout of the bridge. The improvement options considered are as follows: a. To address all of the issues highlighted in the inspections above it would be necessary to replace the existing bridge with a new bridge at an estimated cost of €2 million, excluding the cost of any lands necessary for the inclusion of pedestrian access ramps to the bridge. b. To maintain the existing bridge and address the corrosion protection and painting of the existing bridge at an estimated cost of approximately €250,000. This cost would not reduce the future cost of removing and replacing the existing bridge structure in order to provide a satisfactory level of service.
As the current year’s road maintenance budget does not include for sufficient resources to facilitate the above options a further option of removing the existing bridge structure and the installation of an at-grade signalised pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of the existing bridge was considered for examination. The feasibility of removing the existing bridge and providing an at-grade signalised pedestrian crossing is currently being assessed.
John W. Flanagan Senior Engineer, Roads & Traffic Department
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REF: EW/ML –M- 2010/
9th July, 201009
Chairperson and Members North Central Area Committee. ______
Re : St Annes Park Condition of par 3 Golf Coursse and Tennis Courts
I refer to the request for the inclusion of a report on the condition of the park 3 Golf Course and tennis courts facility at St. Anne’s Park.
I wish to advise that Parks and Landscape Services Division has been carrying out a number of improvements to the facilities in St. Annes Park by direct labour in recent months, which include the preparation of Walled Garden for allotments, the completion of drainage operations associated with basic landscaping operations at James Larkin Road/ Mount Prospect Avenue, preparations for the International Rose Trials and Festival 2010, and completion of the additional 6 holes on the par 3 golf course at the park including the installation of pedestrian bridges. Based on current direct staff levels at the park, these works had some impact on some routine maintenance operations at the par 3 golf facility. Since the opening of the allotment area the full regular schedule of maintenance has resumed. The tennis court area is regularly litter picked, and swept with mechanical sweeper and the condition of these hard courts is consistent with other such facilities of the same age in parks thoughout the city. The person who has registered the complaint with councillors is welcome to contact the undersigned to walk the course and to discuss any specific information regarding staff performance. It is anticipated that the full 18 hole course will be available for play in September 2010.
______Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent ______Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent.
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Report on Paid Parking Controls – Car Parks at Clontarf Road
Tim O’Sullivan, Executive Manager, Roads & Traffic Department
July 2010
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Paid parking controls were introduced in the four car parks located on Clontarf Road over the period January to March 2010. Details are set out in the schedule below:
Car Park Machine Date of Operational Maximum Revenue No. of Current No. Installation Hours Stay to 29/06/10 Space Occupanc s y Alfie Byrne 9103 01/03/10 8:00 – 18:00, No €1,098.00 48 23% Road/Railway Mon-Fri Maximum Line Opp. St. 9038 12/02/10 8:00 – 18:00, No €11,912.50 87 26% Anthony’s Church Mon-Fri Maximum Opp. Vernon 9078 29/01/10 11:00 – 18:00, 3 Hours €7,048.00 66 27% Avenue Mon-Fri Opp. Yacht 9104 26/02/10 8:00 – 18:00, No €673.20 34 12% Club/Bus Depot Mon-Fri Maximum
The percentage current rate of occupancy was surveyed during operational hours over two days during business week commencing 5 th July 2010. The hourly tariff is €0.60 and the total revenue received to 29 th June 2010 in respect of these car parks was €20,731.70. The cost of installing the new parking ticket machines and providing statutory signage and road markings is estimated to be in the region of €40,000. The Council has received a small number of complaints from residents of roads adjoining these car parks of increased commuter parking on their streets. These were investigated and, in the main, were not substantiated. In one instance where displacement was complained of and warning notices were issued by the Council’s parking enforcement contractor, the local residents’ association subsequently requested that no enforcement action be undertaken. In some instances, parking congestion immediately adjacent to the car parks has decreased as adequate parking is now available in the car parks for short stay parking. The surplus revenue income from the operation of paid parking controls in these car parks, following recoupment of the Roads & Traffic Department’s initial outlay and a small contribution to ongoing costs, will be transferred to the Culture, Recreation and Amenity Department.
Brian Riddick Parking Enforcement Officer
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Report on Pyrite for North Central Area Committee
July 2010
There has been no movement on any of the issues raised in the June Report. However Both Developers have been invited to the September North Fringe Forum meeting. The Court Case between Menolly Homes and Lagan Ireland continues in the Commercial Court. There is no firm date as to when this case will conclude. In the interim there is no work being carried out by Menolly or their agents on any properties in BeauPark, Clongriffin. There has been no contact with Menolly on this matter in the last 2/3 months. However Menolly and Killoe Developments have been invited to attend the next meeting of the North Fringe Forum in September.
Killoe Developments have carried out work continuously in BeauPark over the last year. However this is on a small scale of one or two houses at a time. The houses in question are owned by people who have signed up to the original agreement that Killoe offered. There are only three of these original agreements left and the remedial works on these three houses are to start after the builder’s holidays. Killoe have offered a new agreement to the remainder of the home owners who purchased from them. This is approximately 160 houses. There is no indication as to when work will commence on these properties.
Derek Dixon Senior Engineer
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The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee. ______
Re: North Central Matters. North Central Area Office, Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Donaghmede Dash 5K race Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
On a warm balmy day in May, Father Collins Park witnessed its first official 5k race. The inaugural Donaghmede Dash featured three laps of the park and then finished on the promenade in this magnificent public facility. A-Z Children’s Charity in association with Dublin City Council’s North Central Area Office and Raheny Shamrock Athletic Club organised the 5K race. There was also a separate 1.5K family fun run/walk. A-Z Children’s Charity is a Northside based registered charity (CHY 15459) providing health care and education for Ugandan AIDS orphans and vulnerable children.
There were 150 runners on the day and as they finished the race, they were entertained by a group of Ugandan drummers. Jim Kelly, Dermot Johnson, Eoin Ward and Pat Whelan all helped in the management of the event.
Boxing in the Community
Boxing in the Community represents a partnership between Dublin City Council, the Irish Amateur Boxing Association and the Irish Sports Council. The aim is to promote boxing and community activity, to encourage participation, to promote the values of sport and boxing in participation and co-ordination with all interested and relevant local groups. It is hoped to identify and assist local community initiatives which may benefit the development of individuals, the local community and boxing. The physical, emotional, psychological and social attributes of boxing are recognised and this sport is particularly well positioned to attract people whom other mainstream team based sports may be missing.
With this in mind, a fun based, NON-CONTACT introductory boxing programme has been developed, which is specifically aimed at encouraging those who may have little or no experience in boxing. Bearing in mind the current economic climate, keeping costs to a minimum was central to the design of this programme and it is hoped that this will encourage the target groups to engage in this new initiative.
The boxing in the community team have organised to implement one session of the Bronze Award Start Box Programme in Croke Park. There is no extra cost attached to this session and it will take place in the Cusack Stand dressing room. In addition, the Croke Park team has offered a discounted rate of €5 per person if groups wish to include the stadium and museum tour. This will also include a tour of the Fighting Irish Exhibition and tours will be conducted specifically for the participants. Following their tour, the groups will then finish their final start-box programme and will be presented with certificates for completing the Bronze Award Programme. Listed below are details of the Start Box Programme and the Croke Park tours.
Start Box Programme Bronze Award (Non Contact)
Group Date Boys/Girls No. of participants Age Group
22 St Monica’s Youth 25 th May - 6 th July 10 - 13 years 16 Club Kilbarrack Youth 3rd June - 1 st July 10 - 13 years 12 Project Sheriff St Youth Club 14 th July - 12 th Aug 10 - 18 years 25 Artane/Coolock Drug 28 th June - 19 th July 10 - 13 years 15 Awareness Donnycarney Youth 19 th July - 29 th July 10 - 13 years 15 Project Donnycarney Youth 23 rd June - 28 th July 14 – 18 years 15 Project Kilmore West Youth 4th June - 2 nd July 10 – 13 years 14 Club Kilmore West Youth 30 th June - 28 th July 14 – 18 years 16 Club Kilbarrack Youth 1st June - 21 st July 10 – 12 years 14 Matters Kilbarrack Youth 9th June - 21 st July 13 – 15 years 16 Matters Kilmore Group 13 th July - 10 th Aug 10 – 16 years 30 Project Summer Magic 6th July - 27 th July 10 – 16 years 30/40 Project
Clongriffin Dart Station
The Dart Station at Clongriffin has opened and has been a major success even in its opening months. The Park and Ride facility at Clongriffin Square opened on the same day, Monday 19 th of April. Initially Gannon Developments had intended to charge €5 per day but it quickly became apparent that this was an obstacle to early uptake of the facility. Gannons and their agents, Q Parking, moved quickly to rectify this situation and removed all charges. This will stay the case until September and may be extended.
A high frequency bus service, No. 128, operated by Dublin Bus (Station Square, Clongriffin to Rathmines via Malahide Road QBC) is operating very successfully. Dublin Bus stated that there is no intention to diminish the service on this route as a result of its fleet cutbacks. A full network review is ongoing by Dublin Bus.
With this Bus and Rail connection coupled with the availability of 500 free parking spaces Clongriffin Square has become one of the foremost integrated transportation hubs in the country. With a little planning this facility can enable a traveller to get almost anywhere in the City in a reasonable period of time. It also means that commuters have multiple options and do not have to rely solely on their cars. There are also good cycle and pedestrian facilities that extend the sustainable transportation radius to at least 2 to 5km. Thanks to the Intermaxis building on the FCC side of the Bridge this includes Stapolin and most of Baldoyle.
The QBN Project Office intends going to tender this summer for the proposed works at the roundabout junction of the Hole in the Wall Road and the Grange Rd/N32. This will greatly improve the operability of this junction and make it considerably safer from a vulnerable road users point of view. This in turn will extend the sustainable transport radius for the Clongriffin Square Public Transportation Hub.
Community Development - Events Summer 2010
May / June and ongoing
23 Organisation and administration of Summer Projects within the NCA; including meeting and assisting the new projects from the North West Area. July will be spent working with these projects assigning and supervising summer students within the summer project structure.
Summer Projects
The summer projects registered for the NCA this year:
Left of Malahide Road Boundary Dean Swift Summer Project Supercool Summer Project Santry Summer Project Gaeltacht Park Summer Project The Larks Summer Project Darndale Summer Project Newtown Housing Co-operative Summer Project
Right of Malahide Road Boundary Artane Summer Project Central Remedial Clinic Summer Project St Donaghs Summer Project Millbrook Summer Project
Parks Tennis Programme Venues St. Anne`s Belcamp Rockfield Donaghmede Kilbarrack
These tennis camp venues include some of the bigger citywide venues.
We will have four Summer Students in the NCA, two working with the Recreation centres and two students working part time on some of the most vulnerable projects and with Clongriffin. A work plan will be available shortly. The students will be starting around the 12th of July.
Social Inclusion Week – 17 th May – 21 st May
In conjunction with Kilmore Youth Project and our Sports Development Officer, a Soccer Blitz was held at Priorswood Park for youth aged 15 – 21 years. The aim was to integrate young men from different areas to enable team work. Five youth projects took part – Bonnybrook, Priorswood, Sphere 17, Kilmore and Ballymun. The event was very successful and there are plans to expand on this to include other projects in the NCA.
Following the first SI week NCA Community Development Team will plan key actions for the second Social Inclusion week in October 2010 focusing on adult literacy issues.
May 26 th Variety Show - European Neighbours Day
The show was held in the Artane/Beaumont Recreation Centre. There was an attendance on the night of over 500 people between performers and spectators. Invitations were sent out to all our local active community groups by way of thanking them and in recognition for all their hard work throughout the year. This show gives the opportunity for the local children to showcase their fantastic talent. The atmosphere on the night was great with plenty of networking going on.
English Classes – At the beginning of May, English Classes were set up for the residents of Clongriffin to engage with non English speakers within the area and to improve their integration skills. There has been a good attendance at the classes.
Plant Sales
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Plant sale took place in the following locations: Kilmore Recreation Centre on 3 rd June Darndale Recreation Centre on 10 th June Santry Community Centre also held a plant sale.
There are ongoing meetings and networking with all the community/resident groups within the NCA. Currently the community development team is working closely with Ellenfield Residents Association.
Friday the 11 th June – Kara Senior Citizens Group Clontarf (Memories Programme) – This project has been going on for the past six to eight months and has been co-ordinated by Phyllis Monaghan and an outside tutor. The project gave senior citizens an opportunity to reminisce by writing and telling their stories. The process was videoed and photographed and finished with an afternoon in the Ballybough Community Centre with an exhibition of their work and a viewing of the video. Overall, this was a very therapeutic process for the group and it is hoped that it will be continued incorporating new ideas.
Sunday the 19 th June – Clontarf Festival DCC Community Staff worked on this event and organised arts and crafts and face painting. The day was a great success.
Sunday 27th June Family Fun Day - A family fun day was held in Fr. Collins Park on Sunday 27 th June. The day was a huge success, with local residents and people from surrounding areas attending in great numbers to avail of all that were on offer on the day. The weather was a huge plus factor. It was lovely to see families having picnics while enjoying the sunshine and the fabulous music provided by the Blood Red Mountain Band. Children played on the bouncy castles and the atmosphere on the day was extremely relaxing and fun filled.
Upcoming Events
Heritage Week
Heritage Week 2010 will run from 21-29 August. A historical walk will be held at All Hallows College and the surrounding area on Thursday 26 th August (meeting at the Cat & Cage at 2pm). Local renowned historian Pat Liddy will lead the walk.
Funding of approximately €5000 was made available for community events in the area.
Parks Works Project works for the area for the period included : 1) Completion of the development of the synthetic surface playing pitches at Clontarf Road Sports Pitches. 2) Works commenced in conjunction with Motorcycling Ireland on development of the scrambling motorcycle facility at Alfie Byrne Road open space 3) The preparation and allocation of 90No.Allotments in the Wall Garden of St Anne's Park. These allotments are in the process of being taken up at present 4) Boundary improvements at the southern side of St Anne's Park, approximately 330m of low stone wall. 5) Works on the bridge features and completion of the 6 additional holes of St Anne's Par 3 Golf Course The full course is expected to be available for play in September 2010 6) Works associated with the maintenance of Dollymount Beach, North Bull Island, leading to the award of the “Blue Flag”. At present there is an ongoing impact of the presence of the alga Ectocarpus being deposited in tides at the beech and Parks & Landscape Services Division concentrates removal works on that area associated with the Blue Flag and bathing. 7) Reinstatement works at Belcamp Park associated with the Clonshaugh Road Improvement scheme are ongoing.
25 8) Consultation programme with regard to Fairview Park proposed improvement works which has informed the specification documentation for the procurement process now underway has taken place. The expected delivery of these improvements, playground, performance area and seasonal bedding area is before the end of 2010. 9) City Architects Department on behalf of Parks & Landscape Services Division is developing a changing facility/sports pavilion at Fairview Park at present. The expected completion date is August 2010. 10) Tree pruning operations is the period since the start of 2010 include: Kincora Estate(Portions), Maywood Estate (Portions), St Lawrence Rd, Coolrua Drive, Cooleen Ave, Coolgreena Rd, Collinswood Estate, Gracepark Heights(32trees), Springdale Rd, Tuscany Downs, Belmont Estate, Foxfield Ave, Foxfield Rd, KIlbarrack Gardens, Ardara Ave(21 trees), Grangemore Crescent(9trees), St Brendan's Ave, (11trees), Collins Ave East.
Funding of approximately €3000 has been made available to assist in parks improvement works.
Sport and Leisure Events
Futsal Darndale Presently a boy’s futsal drop in league is taking place at Darndale community sports hall on Wednesday afternoon’s from 3.30pm-5.30pm. This activity is catering for the 10-13 years of age range. On average 35 boys are participating in the futsal league. This activity is a joint initiative between the FAI community development officer and the DCC sports development officer.
5 a side League Bunratty Presently a 5-a-side league is taking place at the Bunratty astro pitch beside the Northside shopping centre. This activity caters for boys and girls in the 10-13 years and the 14-16 years of age categories. Currently forty children and young people are participating across the two age groups. This activity is a joint initiative between the FAI community development officer and the DCC sports development officer. During the month of July a mini world cup is due to take place on the pitch, which should provoke great excitement.
Sphere 17 after school activity The weekly session is currently taking place at Darndale community sports hall. This session caters for boys and girls in the 10-13 years of age group. Activities include futsal, tag-rugby, and sports hall athletics. Twenty children regularly take part in this activity.
Basketball at Kilmore A six week girl’s basketball session is currently taking place at Kilmore community and recreation centre. This activity takes place on Tuesday evening from 5pm-6pm, and caters for the 12-15 years of age group. On average 10 girls participate per session.
Activities with Darndale Community Centre Currently a four week yoga programme is taking place with young women trainees from the Darndale CTC. Orienteering and Pitch n putt activities are planned for participants in the coming weeks. NORTHSIDE SWIMMING POOL School Swimming Swimming lessons are provided for local primary and secondary schools. Lessons for beginners intermediate and advanced levels
Swimming Lessons Adult lessons: Thursday mornings 10am-11am there is a programme of Adult Swimming lessons in place for both beginners and improvers.
Lane swimming: Provided for adults Tuesday 6pm –7.40pm fully roped lanes provided
26 Children swimming lessons: Mondays 3pm-4pm, 4pm-5pm, 6pm-7pm and 7pm-8pm Wednesdays 3pm-4pm and 4pm-5pm
Lifesaving: Lessons every Tuesday 8pm-9pm. Started come along and try it
Free Swimming Free swimming is available for all unemployed people every Thursday morning from 11am – 12pm
Special needs Swimming Special needs’ swimming is provided for St.Michaels house every Wednesday 2pm-3pm. Public swimming times Tuesday 4pm – 7.40pm Saturday 10am - 12.30pm & 2pm till 5.30pm Sunday 10.30 am - 1.30pm. Dublin city council staff discounts On production of a staff discount card staff will receive a 50% concession for public swim times.
GLIN ROAD SPORTS HALL
The activities currently available in the complex are:
Dancing for children Monday Wednesday Friday 5pm-7pm Irish Dancing for children Wednesday 730pm-900pm Irish Dancing for children Tuesday and Thursday 4pm-530pm Basketball for children and teenagers Saturday 10am-1pm Hip hop children and teenagers Thursday 530-730pm Self defense from 16years onwards Wednesday 9pm-10pm Boxing from 11years onwards Tuesday and Thursday 8pm-9pm Karate for children and teenagers Monday730pm and Thursday 8-9pm St Michaels house for teenagers Monday and Friday 11am-1pm
The upstairs studio is now operational. A new floor was installed with wall mirrors and assorted punch bags. A retractable boxing ring has also been installed which will benefit the young boxers gaining their ring strategy during training. The floor will provide proper under foot support for the likes of boxing, Martial Arts and Dance Classes. Two new classes have started in Glin Road Capoeira, and Jiu- Jitsu, both Brazilian martial arts systems.
Capoeira: This is an energetic, often acrobatic, dance-like style of martial art. Capoeira was first practiced by African slaves who were taken to work in Brazil. Capoeira is primarily based around kicking, as a slave’s hands were normally manacled. In Capoeira, many movements are carried out while in a handstand position, often resembling modern Break-dance moves.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
This is a martial art , combat sport and a form of self-defence that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting . The art was derived from the Japanese martial art of Kodokan judo in the early 20th century,
New Sports Officers Two new sports officers have been assigned to the North central Area. Jimmy Mowles is the Soccer Officer and Michael Carruth is the Boxing Officer.
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Boxing Officer Report
St Monica's Youth Club
St Monica's youth club- start-box programme will take place on 25th May, 1st June, 8th June, 15th June, 22nd June,2 9 th June,6th July in St Monica’s youth club The final day of this programme 4th August will be held in Croke Park.
Kilbarrack Youth Matters
Kilbarrack Youth Matters start-box programme will take place on 1st June, 8th June, 9th June, 15 th June, 16th June, 22nd June, 23rd June, 29th June, 7th July, 14th July and 21 st July in Kilbarrack Youth Club. The final day of this programme 28th July will be held in Croke Park.
Kilbarrack Youth Project
Kilbarrack Youth Project start-box programme will take place on 3rd June, 10th June, 17th June, 24th June and 1st July in Kilbarrack Youth Club. The final day of this programme 18th August will be held in Croke Park.
Artane Drug Awareness
Artane Drug Awareness start-box programme. 28th june,5th july,12th July, 19th July, 25th in Artane Youth Club. The final day of this programme 25th August will be held in Croke Park.
Summer Magic start-box programme
The Summer Magic start-box programme will take place on 6th July, 13th July, 20th July, 27th July.
Kilmore Youth Group
Kilmore Youth Group start-box programme will take place on 4th June, 11th June, 18th June, 25th June and 2nd July in Kilmore Youth Club. The final day of this programme 11th August will be held in Croke Park.
Donnycarney Youth Project
The Donnycarney Youth Project start-box programme will take place on 19th July, 23rd July, 26th July, 27th July, 28th July and 29th July for 10-13 yrs olds in Donnycarney Youth Club.
The Donnycarney Youth Project start-box programme will take place on 23rd June, 30th June, 7th July, 14th July, 21st July and 28th July for 14-18 yrs also in Donnycarney youth club.
Kilmore Group Project
The Kilmore Group Project start-box programme will take place on 13th July, 20th July, 27th July, 3rd August and 10th August in Kilmore Youth Club. The final day of this programme 18th August will take place in Croke Park.
Sports Days
There was a sports day held on 19th of June - Venue Clontarf
There will be a sports day held on 12 th of July at St Monica's Youth Club
Community Boxing Team
28 Every Wednesday from the 7th of July till the 25th of August the Community Boxing Team will be in Croke Park to Assist 4 groups on each of those days
Sports Development Kilbarrack Area
Snorkelling Programme
The pool snorkeling programme a joint initiative with North and South Central Area sports development officers finished this month. A total of 22 teenage boys from the Kilbarrack area enjoyed access to this very successfully programme, which saw the junior instructors from the South Central Area deliver quality sessions to the young people attending from Kilbarrack. As part of the programme some of the participants completed a sea snorkel session in Sandycove, with some of the more advanced young people from the South Central Area. The session concluded with some pier jumping at the forty foot. All participants enjoyed their first experience of a sea snorkel and competently recreated some of the skills learned in the pool. Plans are already underway to schedule more trips later this summer.
Pier-jumping in Co Wicklow
As part of the summer programming a number of pier-jumping sessions have been planned for the month of June in conjunction with the Youth Services in the Kilbarrack Area, Youth Matters, KCCP and Kilbarrack Youth Project. Approximately 70 young people will avail of these day trips throughout the month.
Speed Boat Trips
Again as part of summer programming many trips on the sports developments rib have been planned. In conjunction with the local Youth Services between 40 and 50 young people will avail of these trips, which will see the young people learn more about the coastal landscape and the flora and fauna associated with it. Other groups will gain better water confidence and become more aware of the dangers associated with water activities. They will travel from Dun Laoghaire Marina to Dalkey Island and Bullock Harbour.
Outdoor Adventure Days
A number of days away at outdoor adventure Centres will allow two teenage groups to challenge themselves and work as a team and develop better cohesion within newly formed groups while taking part in fun activities. Activities included are kayaking, air rifles, mountain biking, pony trekking, archery, rock climbing and team building games. Hill-Walking trips A number of trips to Wicklow, hill walking have also been planned with the Youth Matters youth service which will offer 10 young people, each trip, to take part in full day walks and hikes.
Clontarf Midsummer Festival
The month of June (Saturday 19 th June saw the businesses embark on their first summer festival. Activities on the day will include tag rugby, soccer, athletics and cooperative games. The event will also have displays of boxing and karate. The Lord Mayor officially opened the ceremony.
Waste Management and the Public Domain
(i) Darndale Community Clean Up - “Box Clever and Fight Litter in Darndale”.
A Clean up day took place on Saturday 3rd July on the Spine site in Darndale. The Clean up event, with the emphasis on community involvement, was jointly organised by local residents, Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service, Dublin City Council’s North Central Area Office and the Belcamp Estate Steering Committee.
29 The clean up featured information stands from Eco Enesco (Irelands Environmental Education Youth Organisation), Dublin City Council, Dublin Fire Brigade and the Dublin’s Anglers Initiative, music, face painting and much more which made for a festival flavour.
A welcome feature was local youth involvement through Sphere 17 the Regional Youth Service in the area. The Community Clean Up Day created awareness around litter and waste management alongside promoting a sense of pride in the community.
Local Boxing Development officer, Michael Carruth fully endorsed the initiative. He well knows the sporting achievements of the local boxing club which had its own Olympic medallist Joe Lawlor. He was happy to meet the residents, children and organisers in the area and welcomed the event slogan “ Box Clever and Fight Litter in Darndale”. .
Background
The majority of open spaces in the Belcamp/Darndale/Moatview area are well maintained and reflect well on the community. However there are still some persistent blackspots of dumping, which are an annoyance and embarrassment to the community. The community identified local blackspots as projects for improvement which received attention before and after the clean up day.
(ii) Environmental DVD
The environmental DVD “Wage War on Waste” with the children from St. Francis School and Olympic gold medallist Michael Carruth, has also been completed. Featuring not only the “Reduce, Reuse & Recycle” theme, but anti-graffiti/litter and an anti-bonfire campaign as well, the DVD will be used by staff in promoting the City Council’s message in schools throughout North Central. However, the main purpose of the DVD is to assist staff in the roll out of green domestic recycling bins on a pilot basis to Cara Park. (The precedent has been set in South Dublin Co. Co. with Greyhound servicing traveller sites there). It will be shown to as many of the target group as possible via Travact, Anco and the breakfast club in the school. The possibility of having one of the traveller men on a CE scheme to assist area staff in the roll out of the green bins is also being discussed.
(iii) City Neighbourhood Competition
Judging for this year’s local competition took place over three days, 21 st . 22 nd and 23 rd June. The high level of participation in the competition continued this year, with in excess of 50 entries. The standard was exceptionally high and from the judges’ perspective, there were notable efforts and improvements made in many areas on last year. Given financial constraints, every effort will be made to reduce the running costs of the competition without any comprise to the quality and enjoyment of the evening. It is proposed to hold the Area Awards in St. Brigid’s Resource Centre, a former winner of the competition and last year’s Pride of Place Entry. This venue (courtesy of Pauline O’Regan) will be free of charge. The certificates for the competition will also be produced in-house resulting in a considerable saving. Private local area sponsorship has also been maintained, with the local Coolock Artane Credit Union contributing €1,000 yet again this year.
The event continues to be a practical implementation of our environmental awareness programme for the area and a means to encourage community spirit and participation.
(iv) Pride of Place Competition
This year’s nomination for the Pride of Place Competition is Woodlawn. Woodlawn Estate has been outstanding in representing North Central in the City Neighbourhoods Competition, winning in the 151-300 Category consistently over the past number of years and is therefore an ideal candidate for the Pride of Place Competition. Judging will take place on 16 th and 17 th August and area staff will assist Woodlawn in preparing their presentation in DVD format, giving the judges the full flavour of the pride residents take in their estate.
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(v) Green Schools Programme
Area staff continue to promote the Green Schools Programme throughout North Central in conjunction with Clare Egan, Green Schools Officer. Two very recent examples are St. Paul’s Junior School, Ayrfield, who achieved their fourth green flag on 10 th June and Coláiste Dhulaigh, who achieved their first green flag on 29 th April, becoming the only 3 rd level college in Dublin (and the second in the country) to achieve this accolade. Area staff visit both primary and secondary schools throughout the North Central area on a regular basis in a bid to tackle school littering head on and also to instil a sense of pride in their city for school goers.
(vi) Residents Groups
The North Central Area works on a daily basis with resident groups to assist them with any number of tasks they wish to carry out in their areas. This helps to improve their environment and make their estates cleaner and tidier places in which to reside.
One of the ways we help is to advise and plan community clean-up days in the estates where local residents along with ourselves sweep, clean, remove graffiti and generally enhance the area. Dublin City Council provides bags, litter pickers and gloves to the residents and we also provide a collection service, where we collect all the litter that is gathered on the day and remove it to our depots.
Another spin off to working with residents groups is the fact that our work is often reflected in the North Central Area’s results in major competitions such as the City Neighbourhoods Competition and Pride of Place Competition.
(vii) Probation Service
The North Central Area Office continues to work with the Probation Office on a number of painting projects in the area. Currently they are working on painting the railings at Kilbarrack Dart Station. When this is work is complete, the Probation Services will commence another project at Yellow Road, Whitehall which entails the painting of the railings surrounding the site of the former community centre.
(viii) Weeding
A contractor has been appointed to start weed control in the North Central Area and it is anticipated work will commence around the second week in July.
(ix) Graffiti removal
The North Central Area continues to remove graffiti on a regular basis as we work with our contractor to ensure that our main thoroughfares and housing estates are free of graffiti.
The North Central Area office also works closely with Local Residents Groups to target areas that have graffiti and to supply the resident’s with paint and brushes so that graffiti can be removed quickly from the area with the aim being that it will not be added to and will not become an eyesore for residents who live in the estate.
The improvement of the public realm continues to be a priority for the area office and funding of approximately €6000 has been made available to assist in various environmental improvements in the area.
Business Groups:
Clontarf Business Forum The collaboration with business groups is continuing in respect of Clontarf with a recent joint partnership successful event of a Midsummer Festival already mentioned, and now at the next stage working towards the future sustainability of the Village Of Clontarf to include the tourist
31 potential of the area. Businesses in Drumcondra who have an established Forum are keen also to work in partnership with the City Council in a similar way to above with an initial contact made the intention is to build on this linkage with a view to City Council again working in tandem with businesses. Raheny Business linkage is now tied into our schedule of Raheny Tidy meetings who pursue with great the Tidy Towns with great vigour. Public Domain support in this location work including drainage of river amenity stretches and other supports to the hugely active but small committee has been ongoing.
Clontarf Business Forum was established in February 2008 by DCC North Central Area. The Forum meets every two months and the aim is to enhance the village life of Clontarf and to address business and DCC concerns in the area. The collaboration with businesses in the area is continuing with a recent joint partnership event for a Midsummer Festival.
The Midsummer Festival took place on the 19 th June and is the third joint business/DCC event in the area and the largest one to date. Businesses worked in close partnership and gave generously of their time, whilst volunteer support at its peak reached 62 volunteers. The Public Domain Officer in particular, our Sports Development Officer and other area sports personnel along with community staff were key. The Garda support/advice was fundamental and generously given.
The event which was launched by the Lord Mayor, Councillor Emer Costello was aimed at providing families with a free fun packed afternoon of sport and children’s entertainment along with boxing and karate demonstrations. The combined resources of businesses made possible a full afternoon of scheduled sports/athletic events and activities including face-painting, Arts & Crafts, a mobile reptile zoo, scouting skills demonstrations and Dublin Fire Brigade with visiting Fire Tender. Assistance amounting to approximately €1800 was made available to help facilitate this event. Bouncy castles were added attractions along with a local rock band, giving opportunities for children to use musical instruments. Celebrity figures featuring at the event included Michael Carruth, Debbie Deegan, Eric Donovan and Ray Shah. Tastings of food and beverages available from business outlets in the local area were showcased. The Local GAA Scoil Uí Chonaill , Clontarf F.C club and Clontarf Rugby & Cricket Club ran continuous events during the afternoon.
While the main event ran from 2-6pm on the promenade, the street on Vernon Ave became the focus of the evening entertainment between 6-8pm, with balloon making, a puppet show and wine and food tastings to a background of music, blue sky and sun The event planned for 1000 people, attracted approx 3400 (Gardaí figures) and was a great success.
The aim is to build further on this into the future by working on the future sustainability of the Village Of Clontarf to include the tourist potential of the area.
Drumcondra & Raheny
Businesses in Drumcondra who have an established Forum are keen also to work in partnership with the City Council in a similar way to above with an initial contact made. The intention is to build on this linkage with a view to the City Council again working in tandem with businesses.
Raheny Business linkage is now tied into our schedule of Raheny Tidy meetings who pursue the Tidy Towns with great vigour. Public Domain support in this location includes drainage of river amenity stretches and other supports, to the hugely active but small committee.
Fairview Business Forum
Dublin City Council contacted all Fairview businesses on the feasibility of setting up a Dublin City Council/Fairview Business Forum in February 2010. The purpose of this Forum is to have a formal structure for businesses to communicate with Dublin City Council on relevant local matters, which are the responsibility of Dublin City Council. The area of the proposed Forum, at this stage, is businesses on Marino Mart, Fairview Strand and Annesley Bridge.
32 Dublin City Council held a meeting on Friday, 28 th May 2010 in The Players Lounge at 1.00 p.m. While the attendance was lower than expected, with 12 businesses represented, the meeting was a very productive one. It was agreed that a further meeting would be convened on the 15 th July in the hope that more businesses come on board. Business representatives raised concerns as follows:
Fairview Park Redevelopment Security in Fairview Park Parking difficulties in Fairview Westwood/Barcode Water Meters Drainage Flagpoles
It was agreed that the local Gardaí and a traffic engineer from Dublin City Council would be invited to attend the next meeting.
Santry Business Forum
We have made initial contacts with the Business’ in the Santry area, with the objective of establishing a Business Network. The response to the establishment of a Business Network has been positive. We will also be establishing a community forum in the Santry area and the adjoining areas affected by the Transport 21. The establishment of both forums will assist in the flow of information to the residents during the enabling works and construction of the Metro line.
Work with Travellers
Work with the travelling community on the N32 continues. Area staff are also working with the local School, St. Francis Senior School (where a number of traveller children attend), with the aim of improving environmental awareness and also to facilitate the school achieving their first green flag through the Green Schools Programme. It is also anticipated that St. Francis Junior School will join the programme in September. Area office staff have also produced a DVD “ Wage War on Waste ” with the children from the school and Olympic gold medallist Michael Carruth. Featuring not only the “Reduce, Reuse & Recycle” theme but anti-graffiti/ litter and an anti-bonfire campaign as well, the DVD will be used by staff in promoting the City Council’s message in schools throughout the North Central Area. However, its main purpose is to assist staff in the roll out of green domestic recycling bins on a pilot basis to Cara Park.
Area Staff are also engaging with An Taisce and the “Greener Communities Programme” to enhance a small communal area in Cara Park with plants and shrubs, fostering community participation and ownership in the process.
Deleted: ¶ The Backers: Green Spine Donaghmede The area above is now being concentrated on in terms of the potential it may offer for improved developments to the front of the DART station at Howth Junction/Donaghmede and other possible improvements are being researched currently with view to looking at transport linkages and enhancement of green space with at one level improved landscaping and a better visual of the station frontage examining also the potential for a community garden and at another level working towards desired amenity installation i.e. play space /ground. The green corridor at this location has been the focus of an Urban Arts programme and Planning for Real exercises and the challenge is with Parks permission and a severe shortage of resources to do some valued work of community benefit, parcelling the work in stages in order to make it possible. Iarnród Éireann has worked in partnership with us to date and for station related improvements we expect to make headway at this location with noticeable differences.
Older Persons
Health Route
33 Following on from a continuing Shop Route service and a second roll out of Art Route we intend to embark on Hospital /Health Route in Sept next. We will run the service again initially as a pilot doing research from the start basically gathering information as to the reason for using the service. This information will be gathered at source for use as KPI and to build the case for other funding into the future. The pilot will run across the full North Central Area and Vantastic had applied to DCC Social Inclusion Unit for funding and were successful in this. It is intended to facilitate bookings in August for the service and it will be marketed through existing Shop Route and Art Route customers and to link with Liaison officers in our own complexes and also the public representatives. On this service carers will be able to accompany the user Vantastic will flag this service with their own funders at the earliest stage. as it is anticipated that this service will be heavily in demand and contingency funding plans may need to be put in place We have linked with the HSE on the above and continue keep the HSE up to date with our plans on this. We have also spoken to Dublin Bus in advance of planning ahead on this new route.
Art Route Funding for Art Route was sought from EU funding on Social Inclusion but was not successful but a second pilot was run in any event which was self sustaining and successful . We now have three volunteer co-ordinators Cultural Companions accompanying groups and the users pay for the bus and the co-ordinator travels free. We book the events for groups in advance and included a Tour of Dublin Castle and City Hall a tour discussion of the works of Jack B. Yates in the Hugh Lane Gallery and a private performance of the London Symphony Orchestra Musicians on Call in the National Concert Hall and “Blow the Dust off your Trumpet “ in the National Concert Hall .The events were either free events run during Bealtaine or events for which free tickets were obtained. The Programme was offered to groups rather than individuals as there was a cost for the bus. This roll out was hugely enjoyable/successful for all concerned. A new six month programme is now being put together following consultation with Vantastic.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
34 Chairperson and Members North Central Area Committee.
The reason that we were unable to extinguish the right of way on the laneway at Ormond Rd /Clonturk is that Eircom objected and indicated that they had extensive plant both underground and overground in the lane. The cost of removing same at the time of the application in 2007 was quoted at approximately €142 k ( subject to a detailed survey and way leave application ). The City Council at its meeting on 5th November 2007 retained the Public Right of Way at this location.
Elaine Mulvenny Assistant Area Manager
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Development Department, Derelict Sites Section, Block 3, Floor 3, Civic Offices.
30/06/2010
To the Chairman and Members of The North Central Area Committee.
Derelict Sites Quarterly Report
I attach details of Derelict Sites in the North Central Area, which are currently under review. Formal action is being taken in relation to the sites listed on Appendix 1 while the sites listed on Appendix 2 are currently under investigation with a view to formal action, if necessary.
D. Wallace Executive Manager
36 APPENDIX 1 DERELICT SITES QUARTERLY REPORT NORTH CENTRAL AREA SITES WHERE FORMAL ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN UNDER THE DERELICT SITES ACT 1990
Location Current Position
DS572 Fairview Avenue Lower, 18, Site remains on Derelict Sites Register - 2010 levy has been Dublin 3 demanded. Law Agent requested to pursue re failure to pay levy for 2008/09
DS709 Hole in the Wall Road, 25, Following service of Notice of Intention to enter on Register, Donaghmede, D.13. works have been carried out at this site. Entry on Register deferred, site being kept under review.
DS723 Riverside Drive 1, D 17 First and Final demands for 2010 levies have been issued.
30 June 2010 Page 1 of 1
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APPENDIX 2
DERELICT SITES QUARTERLY REPORT NORTH CENTRAL AREA SITES CURRENTLY UNDER INVESTIGATION WITH A VIEW TO FORMAL ACTION IF NECESSARY
Location Current position Abbeyfield, 82, Killester, D.5. Owners have indicated that they intend to carry out requested works shortly - being kept under review.
Coolock Drive / Greencastle Road - Some works carried out at this site as requested - being kept former Chivers Factory Site, D17 under review.
Howth Road 808, D5 Building works complete at this site - no further action Required at this stage.
Kilmore Road, 84, Artane, Dublin 5. Reference of ownership requested.
Richmond Avenue 15, D3 Works carried out at this site - no further action required at present.
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Development Department Civic Offices
8 th July 2010
To the Chairman and Members of the North Central Area Committee
Meeting: 19 th July 2010
Item No:
Re: Proposed disposal of No. 3 Marino Park Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3. ______
An application has been received from Mary Bergin – Committee of Kathleen Clarke (Ward of Court) to purchase the fee simple in No. 3 Marino Park Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3. The property in question is shown coloured yellow on the attached map.
The Council hold the fee simple interest in the property subject to a 99 year lease from 1 st April 1927. The title deeds cannot be located, therefore, in order to regularise the title, it is proposed to dispose of the fee simple in the property to Mary Bergin – Committee of Kathleen Clarke (Ward of Court) subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The disposal price in full and final settlement shall be in the sum of €77,500 (seventy seven thousand five hundred euro).
2. The disposal price shall apply for a period of three months only from the date of approval of the transaction by the Council.
3. All outstanding charges, rent, rates and taxes (if any) on the property, for which the applicant is liable, shall be cleared prior to completion of the transaction.
4. The applicant shall pay the City Council’s proper legal costs of transfer, together with a valuers fee of €800 (inclusive of VAT, if applicable ).
Declan Wallace Executive Manager
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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 on 17 th June 2010
40 c Parking Prohibitions 1 Collins Avenue, Dublin 3.
Reps for 3 Disabled Parking Bays on Collins Avenue (1 double, 1single). 1020042 DocI Dublin Bus
Recommended
South side, from a point 130m (approx.) east of the junction with Shanowen Avenue, eastwards for 6m (single bay). Southside, from a point 108m (approx.) east of the junction with Shanowen Avenue, eastwards for a distance of 12m (double bay).
2 Vernon Avenue, Dublin 3.
Loading Bay on Vernon Avenue operating Mon-Sat 07.00-19.00. 1020046 DocI Dublin City Council
Recommended
Westside, from a point 6m from the junction with Clontarf Road, running north for 8m.
3 O' Sullivan Avenue, Dublin 3.
Double Yellow Lines on O' Sullivan Avenue. 1020046 DocI Dublin City Council
Recommended
Northside, in front of the entrance to No.11, for 3m across the wheelchair dishing.
41 b Traffic Conditions 4 Kilmore Road, Dublin 5.
Reps for Yellow Box at the School Warden site on Kilmore Road, Artane at the School Warden site for St. David's BNS. 1020037 DocI School
Recommended
Centred at the School Warden site (4m wide by width of carriageway).
a Traffic Signs 5 Balgriffin Estate/Malahide Road, Dublin 17.
Yield Sign in Balgriffin Estate, on slip road on southeast corner facing east, for traffic southbound onto Malahide Road. 22222 DocI Dublin City Council
Recommended
6 Malahide Road/Balgriffin Estate, Dublin 3.
Reps for traffic signals on Malahide Road at Balgriffin Estate (new road). 22222 DocI Dublin City Council
Recommended
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE JULY 2010
Application Number: 3074/10 Applicant: MKN Developments Ltd. Location: 1, 1A & 1B (and rear site behind), Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 Proposal: Planning permission is sought for the demolition of 3no. habitable dwellings at 1, 1A and 1B Sybil Hill Road, their boundary walls front and rear, the erection of new boundary treatments on Sybil Hill Road, the retention of the existing boundary with the adjoining St. Pauls school to the south, Kare Social Services Centre to the north and the Meadows development to the east and north, the erection of 98no. dwellings consisting of 8no. two storey 3 bedroom terraced houses, 4no. one bedroom apartments, 78no. two bedroom and 10no. three bedroom apartments, plus balconies, terraces and roof gardens, in 1no. two storey terrace and 2no. buildings varying in height from four to eight storeys (comprising three storeys plus penthouse to seven storeys plus penthouse), a crèche facility of 181sqm and associated playground on the ground floor of Block B, a community/cafe facility of 128sqm and associated garden/terrace on the ground floor of Block B, a basement car park containing 119 basement car spaces, boiler house, bin store, bicycle storage for 96 bicycles and ancillary facilities, the closing of four existing site entrance and the creation of two new site entrances on Sybil Hill Road (a ramped entrance to the basement car park and a fire service & pedestrian entrance), and an ESB sub-station and switch room facility on Sybil Hill Road and associated landscape works on .68 hectares at no. 1, 1A and 1B (and to the rear of same) Sybil Hill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, a site bounded by St. Pauls School to the south, Sybil Hill Road to the west, The Meadows residential development to the east and north and the Kare Social Services Centre to the north. Registered Date: 25-Jun-2010 Validated Date: 02-Jul-2010 Decision Due Date: 19-Aug-2010
43 NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE QUESTIONS TO AREA MANAGER 19 TH JULY 2010
Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
“That visually impaired housing transfer applicant (details supplied), who requires the use a guide dog, be considered for a transfer to a residential unit that has a back garden to facilitate the keeping of the guide dog”.
Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to supply the following information (details supplied).”
Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
“To ask the Area Manager to address the following road safety issue raised by email from constituent as (details supplied) :
Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“Dublin City Council support the residents of this area (details supplied) . Dog signs required and the Parks Department to clean up the open space.“
Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“Dublin North Central area calls on the Housing Department to support this family (details supplied) Needs urgent housing.”
Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager if a sign will be erected for (details supplied) .”
Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
“Will the manager examine the "dog park" in Marley Park and see if a similar scheme could be implemented in Ellenfield Park, Albert College Park or in any other parks in the North Central Area.”
Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
“Will the manager report on the feasibility of graffiti walls, and if they are beneficial, can we implement a pilot graffiti wall in the North Central Area - possibly in Ellenfield Park.”
Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
“Will the manager examine the pedestrian traffic lights at the entrance to the Omni shopping centre? Pedestrians have reported to me that it takes several cycles of the traffic lights before the green man is activated.”
44 Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
“Will the manager reserve some car parking for the residents of Albert College Court. The car parking spaces are frequently full in the area, and there is no parking provided for visitors to the senior citizens in this complex.”
Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the City Manager to clarify the position regarding (details supplied).”
Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague
“Will the Manager install a nameplate/street sign at the entrance to Newbury Grove?; Is Newbury Grove in charge of the City Council? When will the Clonshaugh Road be finished?”
Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Area Manager to report on this issue: (details supplied) .”
Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to indicate when these units (details supplied) will be available for allocation to suitable tenants.”
Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to arrangements for the cleaning of the windows at (details supplied).”
Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon
“Can the Manager confirm how many times that the Council has availed of Section 15 of the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2009 in respect of mobile outlets such as chip vans and ice cream vans in the North Central Area since the introduction of the legislation and can she confirm that any conditions have been issued pursuant to Section 15(2) to mobile outlet operators and if any successful prosecutions have been brought pursuant to subsection (3) of Section 15 and can the manager attach conditions, such as clean up and provision of waste receptacles in given estates where the details of the outlet operator are provided?”
Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the posters at (details supplied) be removed asap please.”
Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the council confirm the following (((details supplied)”
45 Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the council reinforce the yellow box at the exit of the Old Malahide Road onto the Oscar Traynor Road please.”
Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the council confirm if the adaptation grants have been reopened please and if there are many pending applications.”
Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the sequencing of lights at (details supplied) be fixed asap please.”
Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange to cut the grass on the verges and open space at The Village/The Grove, Bettyglen, Raheny”.
Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
“To ask the Manager to request that the Traffic Department place double yellow lines on both sides of Foxfield Road. Many residents complain of exiting difficulties on this road as it is a particularly narrow road.”
Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
“To ask the Manager to replace the name for Brookwood Rise which is at the junction of Gracefield Avenue?”
Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
“To ask the Manager to request that the Parks Department cut the grass at the Howth Junction Railway station on the Donaghmede side.”
Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
“To ask the Manager to request that the Parks Department cut the grass on the cul- de-sac on Kilbarrack Road which is near the railway bridge.”
Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
“To ask the Manager to ask the Cleansing Department to remove the graffiti on the walls of the open space between Foxfield and St. Assams.”
Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
“To ask the Manager to ask the Cleansing Department to place a metal litter bin on Watermill Road to replace the existing plastic bin which is constantly being vandalised. This side of the Road is adjacent to Watermill Lawn and many people walk this route.”
Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the Council smoothen the road and remove the potholes across from the scouts den in Coolock Village. The road is very uneven and needs remedial action.”
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Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager to begin the process of closing the laneway (cul de sac) adjacent to (details supplied 1) . This laneway is being used for anti-social behaviour by youths using the top circle in (details supplied 2) including use as a public toilet and an area for sexual activity. Residents adjacent and backing on to the laneway have contacted me regarding same.”
Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager to report on (details supplied)”.
Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange (details supplied) ”.
Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager to investigate and report on (details supplied)”.
Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied) ”
Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager to support (details supplied)”.
Q.36 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager to support the residents of (details supplied)”.
Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the following works to be carried out in Donaghmede Park:
• arrange for the grass in the park to be cut (if possible as close to the weekend)
• At each pedestrian entrance to erect a sign saying: NO QUAD / MOTORBIKES ALLOWED . The sign to be placed at easy visible location
• Arrange for the tennis courts to be cleaned, swept and weed sprayed
• arrange for the park ranger to patrol the park on a regular basis”.
Q.38 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon
“Can the manager confirm how long the goal posts in Fr Collins Park will be down. Can the mamager confirm why the gaa pitch goalposts were removed at the end of the soccer season and can the manager confirm that the netting at the rear of the
47 GAA posts will be changed to prevent a hurling sliotar going through it as sliotars are going behind the goal towards the water feature and it would be preferable if they could be prevented goin that far for safety reasons.”
Q.39 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon
“Could the manager investigate the possibility of turning the land surrounding the pumphouse at the end of Clarehall avenue into allotment space and if the land is still in Private ownership could the manager make an approach to the owner on this basis as the lands are currently in a dreadful state.”
Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Killian Forde
“Can the manager arrange for the removal of obscene graffiti in Donaghmede Park, Newbrook Road end.”
Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin
“To ask the manager to deal with the issue in the email (details supplied)”.
Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin
“To ask the manager to investigate the matter (details supplied)”.
Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin
“To ask the manager to investigate the matter (details supplied)”.
Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin
“To ask the manager to investigate the following (details supplied)”.
Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin
“To ask the manager for a report on the following (details supplied)”.
Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin
“To ask the manager for a report on the following (details supplied)”.
Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the tree outside (details supplied) to be cut back.”
Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
”To as the Area Manager to have the area adjacent to (details supplied) cleaned up as there has been a number of instances of dumping in the vicinity and to investigate the possibility of blocking off the alcove which exists between the ESB substation and the wall of (details supplied) as it has become a place for anti social behaviour.”
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Q.49 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the green areas on (details supplied) to be cleaned and for the grass verges and pathways to be sprayed as there are weeds coming through in many areas.”
Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To as the Area Manager what works are planned for the Raheny area in relation to waste management, planning, traffic management and cleansing.”
Q.51 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Area Manager to have the laneway at the rear of houses 1-29 Donaghmede Road cleaned and the weeds removed.”
Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To as the Area Manager what plans the Council have in relation to the Green area separating St. Donagh’s Estate and Donaghmede Estate.
Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to (details supplied) , who previously was in receipt of a waste management waiver but has not received a form or confirmation that she has a waiver this year, and say if she has a waiver for this year”.
Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to refer to location as per (details supplied) and say
(1) if she can arrange to have the side entrance cleaned and cleared of overgrown weeds etc as residents are experiencing difficulties with the amount of large weeds growing there (2) say if she can arrange to replace the ‘no parking sign’ (which was removed 9 months ago) at details attached as residents complain that motorists are using the front area as a car park”
Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to dumping which is occurring at location at (details supplied) and say
(1) what action she can take to eliminate the dumping problem (2) what action she can/has taken to identify the perpetrators of this dumping (3) if she can have the litter inspector ascertain from the rubbish dumped, who owns the dumped rubbish (4) if she can arrange to clear the area of rubbish currently dumped there as residents are fearful that the rodent problem which currently exists as a direct result of this dumping will worsen
49 Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to examine and report on status and condition of lane as (details supplied) and
(1) confirm if in charge of Dublin City Council (2) arrange to have lane cleaned up (3) arrange to have area treated for rodents.”
Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to previous requests from residents that a ‘no football playing’ sign be erected on the green at (details supplied).”
Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to junction at (details supplied) and say if a right turning filter could be installed at this location or say if there is a delay time between the green light coming on for traffic coming from (details supplied) into town and the red light stopping traffic passing the junction from the city direction and if so, could this delay time be extended”.
Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to location at (details supplied) at which resident complains of severe anti social behaviour and say if CCTV cameras could be erected to cover both lanes and if the City Council could approach Iarnród Éireann to jointly fund CCTV for both lanes”.
Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager if she will inspect laneway(s) at location (details supplied) and
(1) confirm it is in City Council charge (2) arrange to have lane cleaned and any rubbish removed
Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the area manager to arrange a meeting between (details supplied).”
Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Manager to deal with the following issue (details supplied) .”
Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the area manager to have a general clean up at (details supplied).”
50 Q.64 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the area manager to request the parks or roads section to have the tree roots treated to prevent further damage to the pathway and drive at: (details supplied).”
Q.65 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to indicate when this applicant will be awarded points on the housing list for area B (details supplied)”
Q.66 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
“To ask the Area Manager to say if Dublin City Council can assist Belmayne residents in providing speed ramps in their estate”.
Q.67 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
“To ask the Area Manager to contact the Clongriffin management company to request them to carry out maintenance, and repairs to equipment, at the Beauparc children’s playground which local residents claim “the playground is not fit for purpose and that it is an accident waiting to happen.”
Q.68 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the pooper scoopers bins at Edenmore Crescent, in the vicinity of St. Monica’s Church, to be emptied on a regular basis as they were recently overflowing”.
Q.69 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
“To ask the Area Manager to say when the additional traffic requests for the Donaghmede Estate will be dealt with by TAG; and to say when will the Traffic Department respond to these requests”.
Q.70 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny
“To ask the Area Manager to investigate a complaint regarding the lack of control and responsibility for 3 dogs which are kept at the property (details supplied). Residents state that the dogs are howling at night and express concern that the dogs may not be adequately fed. Can Dublin City Council you check if they are licensed firstly, and say what can be done regarding the lack of control of these dogs”.
Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Killian Forde
“Can the manager request Dublin Bus to repair the vandalised Bus Shelter on Harmonstown Road (opposite Harmonstown Motors).”
Q.72 Question in the name of Councillor Killian Forde
Can the manager clarify the status of the ownership of the Clubhouse, (details supplied) . Who holds the title or lease and who are the keyholders?
51 Q.73 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager to support residents of (details supplied).”
Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to clarify the position in relation to the purchasing process of affordable homes and in legal terms to say who has the buyer a contract with, namely the developer or the City Council and if the City Council is the vehicle in order to get serious maintenance problems, e.g. rising damp put right”.
Q.75 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to examine small green area as per details attached and say
(1) if trees need to be pruned and if so, can they be put on next Winter’s schedule (2) report on condition of boundary wall of site, say if it is structurally sound, if it needs to be replaced or repaired as nearby resident says it is crumbling”.
Q.76 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager organise for the missing section of double-yellow lines near 14/16 Oak Road installed please? It was missed when painted previously because of parked vehicles”.
Q.77 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager install Yield/Stop signs at the following locations: - Junction of Collins Park/Celtic Park Road - On Collins Park where it meets the road coming off Collins Ave (near 42 Collins Pk)”.
Q.78 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“In relation to Church Avenue can the Manager please organize the following: - application of weed-killer to any weeds growing on the footpaths - filling of pot-holes at the western end of Church Avenue (between Ormond Rd and Drumcondra Rd) - are there any plans to resurface this end of Church Avenue and what would be the approximate cost involved? - provide me with a full report on efforts to indroduce metered parking on this end of Church Avenue”.
Q.79 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager give me a report on the up-to-date implemenation status of the Richmond Road Action Plan?”
Q.80 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“In relation to Ormond Road can the Manager:
- Organise to have all potholes on the road filled - are there any plans to resurface Ormond Road and what would be the approximate cost involved? - Adjust the phasing of the pedestrian lights just north of the junction of Ormond Rd/Drumcondra Rd to facilitate local residents exiting onto Drumcondra Road in the mornings.”
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Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please replace the litter bin recently removed from Clonturk Park (across the road from Scribbles creche) and add another bin on the road at the appropriate location”.
Q.82 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“In relation to the trees located in the green area between #6 and #7 The Crescent, Collinswood can the Manager please clarify the following:
- is this land and the trees on it in Charge by DCC - are the trees subject to any protection orders - is there a right-of-way at this location”.
Q.83 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager offer any advice in dealing with a major problem with magpies at the rear of Seafield Grove? Who would the relevant Agency be in this regard?”
Q.84 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager give me an update on: - recent plebiscite to implement metered parking on the western end of Ormond Rd - associated plans to provide parking facilities to residents on Drumcondra Rd who have no on-street parking because of the DCC-implemented QBC”.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny “That visually impaired housing transfer applicant (details supplied), who requires the use a guide dog, be considered for a transfer to a residential unit that has a back garden to facilitate the keeping of the guide dog”. Reply: (Details supplied) has a total of 85 points on the transfer list for a transfer to suitable two bedroom accommodation in Area B. Due to the shortage of suitable vacancies at present, and the volume of applicants on the transfer list with similar housing needs and higher points, it may be some time before an offer of accommodation can be made in Area B. (Details supplied) request for a garden has been noted on his file.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mr. Aidan Fitzsimons, Area Housing Manager - 8771625
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Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the manager to supply the following information (details supplied).”
Reply:
The hall is owned by the St Lawrence Trust and is in the charge of the school.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Brian Mongey, Senior Community Officer - 2225717.
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Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny “To ask the Area Manager to address the following road safety issue raised by email from constituent as (details supplied) : Reply:
Contractors installing road markings on behalf of Dublin City Council do not have authority to remove vehicles legally parked on a public roadway. The normal procedure is for the contractor to “cone off” the section of road prior to painting the road markings. If certain areas are inaccessible the location is revisited at a later time. A Traffic Officer will arrange for the completion of line markings at this location within the next 8 weeks.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
56 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “Dublin City Council support the residents of this area (details supplied) . Dog signs required and the Parks Department to clean up the open space.“ Reply: Arrangements are in place to carry out the requested clean up of the open space which is carried out as part of the regular maintenance operations of this open space by the Parks & Landscape Services Division.
The programme for the provision of free poop-scoops and the installation of anti-dog fouling signs is complete and it is not envisaged to resume such a programme in the near future.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721 Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243
57 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “Dublin North Central area calls on the Housing Department to support this family (details supplied) Needs urgent housing.”
Reply:
(Details supplied) applied to go on the housing list on 27 th July 2007 and currently has a total of 104 points on the housing list for suitable 2 bedroom accommodation in Area B. Due to the number of applicants on the housing list with similar housing needs, and higher points, it may be some time before an offer of accommodation can be made in Area B.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mr. Aidan Fitzsimons: Area Housing Manager - 8771625
58 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the Area Manager if a sign will be erected for (details supplied) .”
Reply: Dublin City Council Road Maintenance Services Division only provide the standard blue and white nameplates on actual roads to which the nameplate applies. We do not provide directional arrows for estates. Road Maintenance services will not provide a sign for (details supplied).
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer - 2222297
59 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague “Will the manager examine the "dog park" in Marley Park and see if a similar scheme could be implemented in Ellenfield Park, Albert College Park or in any other parks in the North Central Area.”
Reply: The Parks & Landscape Services Division will examine the “dog park” facility at Marley Park to see if such a facility has an application in Dublin City Parks. A pilot “dog park” area was put in place in 2009 in St Anne’s Park. However, the area is not well used and the level of dogs off leads outside permitted times seems to be at the same level as heretofore. Dog owners are frequently advised by the park ranger of the regulations in respect of dog control in this park. Dublin City Parks permit dogs off leads but under effectual control up until 11.00am daily and for the last hour before park closing times which is considered a reasonable choice of times for the exercising of dogs. Dogs are permitted on public open space on a lead at all times that parks are open.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
60 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague “Will the manager report on the feasibility of graffiti walls, and if they are beneficial, can we implement a pilot graffiti wall in the North Central Area - possibly in Ellenfield Park.”
Reply:
The placement of graffiti walls in parks and public open spaces is not carried out by the Parks & Landscape Services Division. A trial of one such feature was carried out by this Division a number of years ago, which resulted in a feature which could not be maintained with any degree of consistency, with unacceptable wording frequently, competition between those involved in such activity and no positive impact on the extent and quality of such graffiti generally occurring in the area.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
61 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague “Will the manager examine the pedestrian traffic lights at the entrance to the Omni shopping centre? Pedestrians have reported to me that it takes several cycles of the traffic lights before the green man is activated.”
Reply: The Traffic Signals Section (ITS) will examine the signal phasing and carry out adjustments if required.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
62 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague “Will the manager reserve some car parking for the residents of Albert College Court. The car parking spaces are frequently full in the area, and there is no parking provided for visitors to the senior citizens in this complex.”
Reply: Under current legislation the City Council does not have the authority to reserve parking for residents or visitors on a public roadway. The Traffic Department will examine the suitability of the area for permit parking if requested by the residents.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
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Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the City Manager to clarify the position regarding (details supplied).” Reply: This site is the subject of submissions under the Development Plan process and is included in the Manager’s Report Volume 2, circulated to Councillors on May 2010 (Ref B13, page 227).
The Manager’s Report on the submissions received will be considered at a special meeting of the City Council on 26 th July 2010.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: John O’Hara, A/Deputy Planning Officer - 222 3813
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Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague “Will the Manager install a nameplace/street sign at the entrance to Newbury Wood? Is Newbury Wood in charge of the City Council? When will the Clonshaugh Road be finished? Reply: Housing & Residential Services is currently in the process of making arrangements for the supply and erection of a nameplate/street sign for the entrance to Newbury Wood.
The North Central Area Office in Kilbarrack has commenced the process of taking this estate in charge and contingent on all legal requirements being satisfied the process should be complete in approximately 10 months.
Clonshaugh Road phase 1 and 3 are finished, except for minor snagging work on Phase 1 (N32 to Clonshaugh Avenue). A scheme Phase 2 from Riverside Park to Clonshaugh Avenue has been designed but is on hold due to lack of finance.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Tony Flynn, Senior Executive Officer – 2225223. Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager- 2228540. Donal Matthews, Senior Engineer – 2222582.
65 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the Area Manager to report on this issue: (details supplied) .” Reply:
Road Maintenance Services Division is currently working in (details supplied) to permanently reinstate a number of footpaths following works by both ESB and DCC waterworks. Repairs should be completed within 2-4 weeks.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Senior Executive Engineer – 2222297.
66 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the manager to indicate when these units (details supplied) will be available for allocation to suitable tenants.”
Reply:
The Area Maintenance Officer has confirmed that No's 123 and 124 will be available for letting within the next three to four weeks. No 125 is not a City Council owned property.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Vincent Healy, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance. - 2222048
67 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the manager to arrangements for the cleaning of the windows at (details supplied).”
Reply:
This work was carried out in May 2010.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Donal Barron, Area Housing Manager - 2225708
68 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the Manager confirm how many times that the Council has availed of Section 15 of the Litter Pollution Acts 1997 to 2009 in respect of mobile outlets such as chip vans and ice cream vans in the North Central Area since the introduction of the legislation and can she confirm that any conditions have been issued pursuant to Section 15(2) to mobile outlet operators and if any successful prosecutions have been brought pursuant to subsection (3) of Section 15 and can the manager attach conditions, such as clean up and provision of waste receptacles in given estates where the details of the outlet operator are provided?” Reply: The Litter Management Office has not issued any notices under Section 15 of the Litter Pollution Acts in respect of mobile outlets in the North Central Area. The normal procedure is that the Casual Trading Section would provide us with a list of mobile food outlets that have been issued with a casual trading licence and the litter wardens then inspect to ensure that they have adequate waste receptacles and that the surrounds of the outlet is kept free of litter.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243
69 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the posters at (details supplied) be removed asap please.”
Reply:
Following previous enforcement action all signs attached to the railings at this location were removed with the co-operation of the liquidator/receiver appointed to manage the former (details supplied) .
Signs have since been re-erected. A further inspection will take place to establish the ownership of the new signs and their places of business with a view to taking Legal Proceedings against them under the Planning & Development Acts.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Rory O’Byrne, Enforcement Manager - 222 3316
70 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the council confirm the following (details supplied) ”
Reply:
As per the commitment given at the June North Central Area committee meeting, this cabin will be removed by the end of July 2010. Road Maintenance Services Division is currently carrying out essential repairs in the locality.
As everyone is aware it is very difficult to find suitable locations to “park” these containers and Road Maintenance staff are satisfied that this location does not greatly affect the nearby houses.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer - 2222297
71 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the council reinforce the yellow box at the exit of the Old Malahide Road onto the Oscar Traynor Road please.”
Reply:
Road markings at this location will be examined by a Traffic Inspector within the next 4 weeks and will be in included in a future works programme if necessary.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
72 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the council confirm if the adaptation grants have been reopened please and if there are many pending applications.”
Reply:
The Housing Adaptation Grant Scheme for People with a Disability, the Mobility Aids Grant Scheme and the Housing Aid for Older People re-opened for new applications on 5 th July 2010. All application forms received before 17 th July 2009 have been processed.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Tony Flynn, Senior Executive Officer - 2225223
73 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“Can the sequencing of lights at (details supplied) be fixed asap please.”
Reply:
The Traffic Signals Section (ITS) will examine the signal phasing and carry out adjustments if required.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
74 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny “To ask the Area Manager to arrange to cut the grass on the verges and open space at The Village/The Grove, Bettyglen, Raheny”.
Reply:
Arrangements have been put in place to have the requested grass maintenance carried out by the Parks & Landscape Services Division staff until this location is included into the general grass maintenance contract for the area.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
75 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins “To ask the Manager to request that the Traffic Department place double yellow lines on both sides of Foxfield Road. Many residents complain of exiting difficulties on this road as it is a particularly narrow road.” Reply:
This issue will be investigated by a Traffic Engineer and a response will be issued directly to the Councillor.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
76 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins “To ask the Manager to replace the name for Brookwood Rise which is at the junction of Gracefield Avenue?” Reply: Following an inspection of this location it was ascertained from local shop keepers that there was never a sign for Brookwood Rise at this location. Road Maintenance Division do not place street nameplates at T-junctions on a street. They are placed at both ends.
A nameplate, will, however be placed opposite 31 Brookwood Rise and 33 Harmonstown Road for Brookwood Rise and Harmonstown respectively where the name of the road changes.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222297
77 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins “To ask the Manager to request that the Parks Department cut the grass at the Howth Junction Railway station on the Donaghmede side.” Reply: The maintenance of the grassed area fronting the Howth Junction Railway Station included on the list of areas of the general Landscape and Grass Maintenance Contract 2010-2013. The current condition of this space is being brought to the attention of the specific contractor to make the necessary arrangements for mowing and inclusion of this space in regular maintenance operations.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
78 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins “To ask the Manager to request that the Parks Department cut the grass on the cul- de-sac on Kilbarrack Road which is near the railway bridge.” Reply:
The grassed roadside open space in the cul-de-sac adjacent to Kilbarrack Road near the railway bridge is included in the roadside open spaces and margins maintenance contract. The Parks and Landscape Services has advised the contractor concerned to arrange for immediate mowing works and of the inclusion of this space in the contact for regular maintenance operations.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Supertintendent – 8166721.
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Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins “To ask the Manager to ask the Cleansing Department to remove the graffiti on the walls of the open space between Foxfield and St. Assams.” Reply:
The graffiti will be removed within 2 weeks.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Richard Cleary, Environmental Liaison Officer – 8166727.
80 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins “To ask the Manager to ask the Cleansing Department to place a metal litter bin on Watermill Road to replace the existing plastic bin which is constantly being vandalised. This side of the Road is adjacent to Watermill Lawn and many people walk this route.” Reply: Waste Management Services installed a metal litter bin at this location on the 9 th July 2010.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Waste Management Services - 2224240.
81 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan “Can the Council smoothen the road and remove the potholes across from the scouts den in Coolock Village. The road is very uneven and needs remedial action.” Reply: This location has been inspected by the Road Maintenance Services Division. Pothole repairs have been scheduled in the coming 1-2 weeks.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer - 2222297
82 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to begin the process of closing the laneway (cul de sac) adjacent to (details supplied 1) . This laneway is being used for anti-social behaviour by youths using the top circle in (details supplied 2) including use as a public toilet and an area for sexual activity. Residents adjacent and backing on to the laneway have contacted me regarding same.” Reply: Guideline procedures and a checklist involved in the extinguishment procedure An application for the extinguishment of the public right of way must be supported by the signatures and addresses of the proposers/and adjoining residents/landowners with properties abutting this laneway. As the extinguishment of a public right of way is a statutory procedure, which must be published, there is a right of objection by local residents and members of the general public, who may not agree with the proposal and these objections must be considered by the City Council even to the extent of hearing the views of both proposers and objectors at an Oral Hearing should the need arise. The extinguishment of a public right of way is a reserved function of the City Council. An application for extinguishment should also be accompanied by a statement as to how the laneway will be maintained in the future by the fee simple owner of the ground and/or the adjoining owners/occupiers and how access will be provided for any private right of way, and to any public services – E.S.B, Gas, Water, Drainage etc, that may exist on or under the laneway if these services are not diverted at the proposers expense. If the public right of way is extinguished the City Council will have no further responsibility for maintenance/liability of the laneway and cannot undertake liability for any expenses involved in effecting the physical closure. Upon receipt of this information and the undertaking as to future maintenance of the laneway and details of the proposed method of closure i.e. gates, walls etc, the matter will receive further attention. Checklist for Extinguishment of Public Right of Way Application Location Map (Ordnance Survey Tel. 8025300/ 8025349) Signature names & addresses of adjoining landowners with properties abutting this laneway and highlighting the reason for closure Statement as to how the laneway is to be closed ie. by means of lockable gates, wall etc. Statement as to how the laneway will be maintained in the future and how access will be provided for any private right of way and to any public services ESB, Bord Gáis, Water, Drainage Dept etc.
Commitment from residents to undertake the cost of closure and the future maintenance of the laneway, which includes the cost of diverting services if they exist in the laneway. The residents should contact the Kilbarrack Area Housing Office at 2228540 with regard to closure of the laneway.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager – 2228540.
83 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to report on (details supplied)”. Reply:
This issue will be investigated by a Traffic Engineer and a response will be issued directly to the Councillor.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
84 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to arrange (details supplied) ”. Reply: Due to the dense canopy of roadside trees at the grassed margins at (details supplied) grass growth is always going to be relatively weak especially during summer. The damage to inside and roadside margins is been caused by parking abuse of these soft landscaped areas resulting in sward elimination. The Parks & Landscape Services Division considers reinstatement of grassed margins damaged would be of little effect while parking abuse continues to take place along this roadway. However the issue regarding the parking will be investigated by a Traffic Engineer and a response will be issued directly to the Councillor.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721 Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
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Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to investigate and report on (details supplied)”. Reply: The matter of traffic parking restrictions and junction modification will be considered by the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG).
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
86 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied) ” Reply: There are no specific parking restrictions on HGV Cabs in the (details supplied 1) area around the junction of (details supplied 2) . There is a citywide restriction on the parking of vehicles whose unladen weight is in excess of 3 tonnes except while loading or unloading.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
87 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to support (details supplied)”. Reply: The applicant (details supplied) is currently on the City Council’s Housing List with 71 points for Area B (Artane, Killester, Kilmore, Marino, Priorswood, Raheny, Beaumont, Clontarf, Coolock, Darndale, Donaghmede, Donnycarney, Edenmore, Kilbarrack) and with 66 points for Area E (Ashtown, Santry, Whitehall, Finglas, Blackhorse Ave., Cabra, Glasnevin) and Area H (Ballybough, East Wall, North Strand, Phibsborough, Sheriff St., Summerhill, Dorset St./Dominick St.). Unfortunately, these points are low for this applicant’s area of preference and it is therefore unlikely that the applicant will be reached with an offer of ccommodation in the near future. If the applicant wishes to discuss her application further she can call to see our Housing Advisors who are available in the Civic Offices, Monday to Friday, between 9.30am and 4.00pm to discuss her application.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Teresa Conlon, Administrative Officer, Housing Allocations & Transfers Section - 2222061
88 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.36 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to support the residents of (details supplied)”. Reply:
One of the residents at this location is proposing some building works on his property. There is a manhole on the private shared drain, which serves the above houses, which is in the way of the proposed development. The developer proposes moving it to facilitate building works.
The private shared drain is collectively owned by all households connected to it, and they are responsible for it’s maintenance and upkeep. Any alterations to the existing private shared drain are a matter to be resolved by the householders concerned.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Colin Egan, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222155
89 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny “To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the following works to be carried out in Donaghmede Park: • arrange for the grass in the park to be cut (if possible as close to the weekend) • At each pedestrian entrance to erect a sign saying: NO QUAD / MOTORBIKES ALLOWED . The sign to be placed at easy visible location • Arrange for the tennis courts to be cleaned, swept and weed sprayed • arrange for the park ranger to patrol the park on a regular basis”.
Reply: Donaghmede Park is maintained on contract with grass maintenance operations taking place generally on a weekly basis thoughout the grass growing season. The contract is supervised by local Parks and Landscape Services Division staff. It is the experience of this Division that the placement of signage such as that requested has little impact on negative behaviour on public open space and the signage itself can become a target and difficult to maintain in place. Generally these machines access the park from public roads/paths where controls can be applied by the Gardaí. When this Division is aware of the activity taking place, contact is generally made with the Gardaí who, subject to available resources respond. The landscape maintenance contractor has been requested to attend to the requested tennis court cleaning operation at this park. Donaghmede Park does not have a static park ranger and resources at present are not available to this Division to have a park ranger on duty at this location. However, Donaghmede Park is included on the rota of patrol of the mobile Park Warden Service, for North Central West District who regularly visit this park.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
90 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.38 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the manager confirm how long the goal posts in Fr Collins Park will be down. Can the mamager confirm why the gaa pitch goalposts were removed at the end of the soccer season and can the manager confirm that the netting at the rear of the GAA posts will be changed to prevent a hurling sliotar going through it as sliotars are going behind the goal towards the water feature and it would be preferable if they could be prevented goin that far for safety reasons.”
Reply: Goalposts throughout the playing pitches at Fr. Collins Park were removed at the end of the 2009/2010 letting season to permit the compaction relief operations and rejuvenation growth on worn areas of the playing pitches to take place. The removal of the GAA posts was carried out due to the general level of use of this pitch and with the removal of posts on the other pitches in the park all informal and non-organised play would have targeted these goalmouths resulting in excessive wear had the posts been left in place. Goalposts will be re-erected for the commencement of the 2010/2011 letting season in August 2010. The netting at this park was supplied in the course of the development of the park. Resources are not available at this time to carry out the requested net replacement.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
91 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.39 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Could the manager investigate the possibility of turning the land surrounding the pumphouse at the end of Clarehall Avenue into allotment space and if the land is still in Private ownership could the manager make an approach to the owner on this basis as the lands are currently in a dreadful state.”
Reply: According to our records in the Property Register Section this land is not in the ownership of Dublin City Council.
The lands surrounding the pump house at the end of Clare Hall Avenue are not public open space and are not in the charge of the Parks & Landscape Services Division. Therefore, this area could not be turned into allotment space as it is private property.
Following previous representations, letters were sent to the owners of the property. No replies were received. A further letter will be forwarded to Manor Park Homes requesting that a reply be sent directly to the Councillor.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721 Jacinta Delahunty, Property Register Section – 2223014. Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer – 8166712.
92 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Killian Forde “Can the manager arrange for the removal of obscene graffiti in Donaghmede Park, Newbrook Road end.” Reply: The graffiti will be removed within 2 weeks.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Richard Cleary, Environmental Liaison Officer – 8166727.
93 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin “To ask the manager to deal with the issue in the email (details supplied)”. Reply: Waste Management Services removed the litter bin on the 12 th July 2010.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Waste Management Services - 2224240.
94 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin “To ask the manager to investigate the matter (details supplied)”. Reply:
Anti social behaviour by tenants of rented properties is enforced by the PRTB under the Residential Tenancies Act 2004. Environmental Health Officers can take no action in relation to anti social behaviour by tenants.
Complaints in relation to rat infestation should be referred to the Health Service Executive who can investigate and take appropriate action under the Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act 1919. They can be contacted at 8098360.
An inspection of the rented house under the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2008 will be programmed and the appropriate action taken following the inspection.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Colm Smyth, Principal Environmental Health Officer - 222 3738
95 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin “To ask the manager to investigate the matter (details supplied)”. Reply: The trees growing on the public open space to the rear of (details supplied) have been inspected by the Parks and Landscape Services Division. These trees are in satisfactory condition and are not considered to require pruning at this time.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
96 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin “To ask the manager to investigate the following (details supplied)”. Reply: Waste Management Services Division cleared all the leaves from (details supplied) on Thursday 8 th July 2010. Our Area Supervisor will monitor the situation with regard to leaves in (details supplied) and provide extra cleaning there when possible.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Waste Management Services - 2224240
97 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin “To ask the manager for a report on the following (details supplied)”. Reply: Following discussions with the club included in (detail supplied), the internal modifications to the pavilion at this location were completed based on the available resources. It was understood from the onsite discussion that the club were going to undertake the finishing painting internally. This club have a letting on the adjacent playing pitch on an ongoing basis and it is understood that there is communication between the club and local Parks and Landscape Services Division staff. Should the club have specific issues regarding facilities these can be identified to the District Parks Officer in the first instance who will examine the details. Some remedial painting is being carried out on the access door and the club have been contacted in this regard.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721 Dermot Johnson, Public Domain Officer - 8166727
98 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Aodhán Ó’Riordáin “To ask the manager for a report on the following (details supplied)”. Reply: The procurement process has commenced with respect to the playground/ performance area/seasonal bedding area at (details supplied) . The completion of the development of the pavilion / dressing rooms at (details supplied) which is being supplied to the Parks & Landscape Services Division by the City Architects Department is scheduled for the end July 2010, and is intended to be available for use by those with playing pitch letting at this park at (details supplied) for the 2010/2011 letting season.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
99 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the tree outside (details supplied) to be cut back.” Reply:
The roadside tree growing at (details supplied) has been inspected by the Parks and Landscape Services Division. This tree which is regularly monitored by this Division, is in satisfactory condition and is not considered to require pruning at this time.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
100 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke ”To ask the Area Manager to have the area adjacent to (details supplied) cleaned up as there has been a number of instances of dumping in the vicinity and to investigate the possibility of blocking off the alcove which exists between the ESB substation and the wall of (details supplied) as it has become a place for anti social behaviour.” Reply:
The area was inspected and there was no dumping or litter present. The substation is in the ownership of the Electricity Supply Board.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Dermot Johnson, Public Domain Officer – 8166710.
101 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.49 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the green areas on (details supplied) to be cleaned and for the grass verges and pathways to be sprayed as there are weeds coming through in many areas.” Reply: Arrangements are in place by the Parks & Landscape Services Division to carry out the requested cleaning operations at the locations included in (details supplied) in the immediate future. Weed control operation on roads and paths is arranged on a programme basis by the Public Domain Officer of North Central Area. The weed spraying programme will commence within the next 2 weeks and this area is included for spraying.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721 Dermot Johnson, Public Domain Officer – 8166710.
102 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To as the Area Manager what works are planned for the Raheny area in relation to waste management, planning, traffic management and cleansing.” Reply:
Traffic
As part of the 2010 Minor Traffic Works Programme it is intended to install a new Pedestrian crossing on Raheny Road near its junction with Belmont Park. In addition real- time passenger information display signs are being erected at bustops throughout the city.
Planning
In relation to planning matters, expected works in the area relate to both exempted development and developments for which planning permission has been received. Generally speaking, applications in the Raheny area have been mainly for domestic purposes – i.e. house extensions, attic conversions and driveways. Minor commercial applications are also common. Recent applications for larger developments are detailed below: 4525/09 Permission granted for three storey 80 Bed Nursing Home facility at 52, 54, 56 & 58, Station Road (Adjacent Ashcroft Housing Estate), Raheny. Currently on appeal. Included 60 bed elderly care unit and a 20 bed specialist alzheimer unit. 2451/10 St. Michael's House, Special National School, Raheny Road – Permission granted for redevelopment of the site comprising demolition of the existing school building and boiler house and the construction of a new purpose built 8 classroom school building over two floors . 3074/10 Relates to a substantial development on the eastern side of Sybil Hill Road. No decision to date. In summary the proposal comprises; Demolition of 3no. habitable dwellings at 1, 1A and 1B Sybil Hill Road and the erection of 98no. dwellings consisting of 8no. two storey 3 bedroom terraced houses, 4no. one bedroom apartments, 78no. two bedroom and 10no. three bedroom apartments, in 1no. two storey terrace and 2no. buildings varying in height from four to eight storeys, a crèche facility of 181sqm and associated playground on the ground floor of Block B, a community/cafe facility of 128sqm and associated garden/terrace, a basement car park containing 119 basement car spaces.
Waste Management
Waste Management Services will continue to provide a black and brown bin collection service to the Raheny area. Also Greyhound Recycling will continue to provide a fortnightly green bin collection to this area. We also will continue to provide a street cleaning service to this area.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134 Myles Farrell, Senior Executive Planner - 222 3486 Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer - 2224240
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104 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.51 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To ask the Area Manager to have the laneway at the rear of houses 1-29 Donaghmede Road cleaned and the weeds removed.” Reply: The laneway will be cleaned and sprayed within the next 2 weeks.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Dermot Johnson, Public Domain Officer – 8166710.
105 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To as the Area Manager what plans the Council have in relation to the Green area separating St. Donagh’s Estate and Donaghmede Estate. Reply: There have been joint submissions by residents of both St. Donaghs Residents and Donaghmede Residents Associations into the Development Plan in respect of the green area at this location. The submissions give consideration to active and passive recreation, landscaping, play space and Park and Ride facilities. Advancing a proposal for the above space is very dependent on resources available and also local consensus on what is proposed. We have taken initial steps in respect of researching possibilities and have conducted Planning for Real excercises with some local schools. However, specific detailed proposals have not yet been prepared. At area level it has been decided to work in stages and to advance each stage in conjunction with the Parks & Landscapes Division, Residents and Iarnrod Eireann. At the present time the level of resources required for significant landscape improvement is not available for such works.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager - 2228540 Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
106 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “Can the Manager please refer to (details supplied) , who previously was in receipt of a waste management waiver but has not received a form or confirmation that she has a waiver this year, and say if she has a waiver for this year”. Reply: This person was granted a waiver in respect of an apartment at (details supplied) in 2009.There is no record of a waiver application for 2010. A waiver application form has been sent to the resident . The waiver will be processed upon receipt of the completed application form.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: James Dowling, Senior Executive Officer - 2224388.
107 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the Manager to refer to location as per (details supplied) and say (3) if she can arrange to have the side entrance cleaned and cleared of overgrown weeds etc as residents are experiencing difficulties with the amount of large weeds growing there (4) say if she can arrange to replace the ‘no parking sign’ (which was removed 9 months ago) at details attached as residents complain that motorists are using the front area as a car park”
Reply: (1) The Area Maintenance Officer is making arrangements to have the side entrance area cleared of weeds and overgrowth within the next few weeks. (2) The No Parking sign will be replaced within the next two weeks. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Vincent Healy, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
108 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the manager to refer to dumping which is occurring at location at (details supplied) and say (5) what action she can take to eliminate the dumping problem (6) what action she can/has taken to identify the perpetrators of this dumping (7) if she can have the litter inspector ascertain from the rubbish dumped, who owns the dumped rubbish (8) if she can arrange to clear the area of rubbish currently dumped there as residents are fearful that the rodent problem which currently exists as a direct result of this dumping will worsen
Reply: 1. The litter wardens will monitor the area.
2. & 3. The Public Domain Officer and litter warden have visited (details supplied) and have found evidence to prosecute one of the people responsible for the dumping at this location. 4. When the Rapid Response is available to the Area Office, the rubbish will be cleared. When the area was inspected there was no evidence of rodent infestation. The residents should contact the Health Service Executive at 8098360 with any complaints of rodent infestation. The site will be inspected in order to determine whether action is warranted under the Derelict Sites Act 1990. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Dermot Johnson, Public Domain Officer – 8166710. Paul Crowe, Senior Staff Officer – 222 3378
109 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the manager to examine and report on status and condition of lane as (details supplied) and (4) confirm if in charge of Dublin City Council (5) arrange to have lane cleaned up (6) arrange to have area treated for rodents.”
Reply: The laneway at (details supplied) is a private laneway and not in charge of Dublin City Council.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Richard Cleary, Environmental Liaison Officer – 8166727.
110 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the manager to refer to previous requests from residents that a ‘no football playing’ sign be erected on the green at (details supplied).” Reply: A sign has been ordered already and this will be put in place shortly. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Maryann Harris, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223806
111 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the manager to refer to junction at (details supplied) and say if a right turning filter could be installed at this location or say if there is a delay time between the green light coming on for traffic coming from Castle Avenue into town and the red light stopping traffic passing the junction from the city direction and if so, could this delay time be extended”. Reply: The Traffic Signals Section (ITS) will examine the signal phasing and carry out adjustments if required. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
112 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the manager to refer to location at (details supplied) at which resident complains of severe anti social behaviour and say if CCTV cameras could be erected to cover both lanes and if the City Council could approach Iarnród Éireann to jointly fund CCTV for both lanes”. Reply: Dublin City Council has no plans to install CCTV cameras at this location. Any anti- social behaviour should be reported to the local Garda Station. A letter will be forwarded to Iarnród Éireann requesting that a reply be sent directly to the Councillor. The complaint will also be raised with the local Gardaí with a request to visit the location if the resident can contact the area office with specific details. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Céline Reilly, Area Manager – 8166710.
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Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the manager if she will inspect laneway(s) at location (details supplied) and (3) confirm it is in City Council charge (4) arrange to have lane cleaned and any rubbish removed
Reply: 1. The laneways at the rear of (details supplied) are in City Council charge. 2. The laneways will be cleaned in the coming weeks.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Richard Cleary, Environmental Liaison Officer – 8166727.
114 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the area manager to arrange a meeting between (details supplied).” Reply: Arrangements will be put in place for the requested meeting with (details supplied) to take place in the coming weeks. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
115 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the Manager to deal with the following issue (details supplied) .” Reply:
This issue will be investigated by a Traffic Officer and he will arrange for sign replacement as necessary. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
116 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the area manager to have a general clean up at (details supplied).” Reply:
Waste Management Division has reported that all housing estates are cleaned on a twelve week basis. However, the local area crew will visit this location and cleanup any litter they find. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Richard Cleary, Environmental Liaison Officer – 8166727.
117 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.64 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the area manager to request the parks or roads section to have the tree roots treated to prevent further damage to the pathway and drive at: (details supplied).”
Reply: Road Maintenance Services Division has scheduled a repair for this location in the coming 4-6 weeks. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer - 2222297
118 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.65 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the manager to indicate when this applicant will be awarded points on the housing list for area B (details supplied)” Reply:
An assessment was carried out and returned to the Allocations Department on 3rd June 2010. There is a backlog of these assessments and it can take up to 8 weeks for points to be assigned to applications.
(Details supplied) will be notified of her points as soon as they are available.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Aidan Fitzsimons, Area Housing Manager – 8771625.
119 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.66 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny “To ask the Area Manager to say if Dublin City Council can assist Belmayne residents in providing speed ramps in their estate”. Reply: Currently Belmayne Estate has not been taken in charge by the City Council and therefore Traffic Department are not in a position to consider Traffic Calming measures in this estate. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer- 2222134
120 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.67 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny “To ask the Area Manager to contact the Clongriffin management company to request them to carry out maintenance, and repairs to equipment, at the Beauparc children’s playground which local residents claim “the playground is not fit for purpose and that it is an accident waiting to happen.” Reply: The playgrounds referred to above are not in the charge of Dublin City Council, Parks & Landscape Services Division and their condition is the responsibility of the owners of the property. This has been forwarded onto the Management of Clongriffin for their attention. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
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Q.68 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny “To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the pooper scoopers bins at Edenmore Crescent, in the vicinity of St. Monica’s Church, to be emptied on a regular basis as they were recently overflowing”. Reply: Waste Management Services Division will ensure that the pooper scooper bins at the above location are emptied on a more regular basis. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Waste Management Services - 2224240
122 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.69 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny “To ask the Area Manager to say when the additional traffic requests for the Donaghmede Estate will be dealt with by TAG; and to say when will the Traffic Department respond to these requests”. Reply: This issue will be investigated by a Traffic Engineer and a response will be issued directly to the Councillor within the next 8 weeks.. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
123 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.70 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Kenny “To ask the Area Manager to investigate a complaint regarding the lack of control and responsibility for 3 dogs which are kept at the property (details supplied). Residents state that the dogs are howling at night and express concern that the dogs may not be adequately fed. Can Dublin City Council you check if they are licensed firstly, and say what can be done regarding the lack of control of these dogs”. Reply: The dog warden service which consists of two mobile dog warden units includes the Raheny area as part of its routine citywide patrols for the enforcement of the Control of Dogs Act,1986 and the Dublin City Council Control of Dogs Bye Laws. Under this legislation the Dog Warden Service is primarily empowered to deal with stray and unaccompanied dogs which may be seized and impounded. The Dog Wardens have been instructed to carry out licence inspections at the address in question. The wardens have no powers or responsibilities regarding the welfare of dogs, Any concerns about animal welfare & cruelty should be forwarded to DSPCA for investigation on welfare grounds. Under section 25 of the Control of Dogs Act, 1986, nuisance by barking dogs is an issue which should be referred to the District Court by the complainant . Unfortunately in such cases the dog wardens are not empowered to adjudicate on what level of dog barking constitutes a noise nuisance and therefore have no powers to address the issue. For further information on how to lodge a complaint with the district court contact Aras Ui Dhalaigh, Inns Quay, Dublin 7, Tel. 8886362. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Niall Mooney, Staff Officer - 2222366.
124 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Killian Forde “Can the manager request Dublin Bus to repair the vandalised Bus Shelter on Harmonstown Road (opposite Harmonstown Motors).” Reply: A letter will be forwarded to Dublin Bus requesting that a reply be sent directly to Councillor Forde. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer – 8166727.
125 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.72 Question in the name of Councillor Killian Forde “Can the manager clarify the status of the ownership of the Clubhouse, (details supplied) . Who holds the title or lease and who are the keyholders?” Reply: Dublin City Council holds the fee simple in the above and has not granted any disposal by way of lease or licence of the property to a third party. This building is used by the club indicated in (details supplied) by agreement with the Parks & Landscape Services Division and this club has provided funding for the building improvement over time and makes it available for clubs who are using the playing pitches on which that club have lettings adjacent to the pavilion.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
126 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.73 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to support residents of (details supplied).” Reply: The Area Maintenance Officer has carried out an inspection of the wall and garden area of this complex. He has agreed to make three openings in the wall and provide a paved area in the garden for the tenants to sit out and use. This work will be carried out within the next eight weeks.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Vincent Healy, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance. - 2222048
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Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the manager to clarify the position in relation to the purchasing process of affordable homes and in legal terms to say who has the buyer a contract with, namely the developer or the City Council and if the City Council is the vehicle in order to get serious maintenance problems, e.g. rising damp put right”. Reply: The process of purchasing an affordable home is dependent on the scheme under which the affordable purchaser applies for and is approved to purchase the property in question. The three sources of mortgage finance for affordable housing are: Private Finance, the Shared Ownership Scheme and more recently, the new Local Authority Loan. The purchasing process is different for each but for the purposes of this reply, a quick description is set out below: Direct Nomination: The Purchaser acquires title & enters into a Building Agreement with the Developer directly. The Council has a charge over the property to the value of the clawback, if any. Private Finance & Annuity Loans: The Purchaser acquires the property from Dublin City Council. All documentation is assigned to the Purchasers on closing including the Building Agreement, Homebond or Premier Guarantee documentation, Architects Certificates of Compliance and any indemnities provided by the Developer &/or Builder. The only interest retained by the Council is to the value of the clawback or, in the case of an Annuity Loan, a charge over the property to the value of the mortgage. Shared Ownership Scheme: The Purchaser is granted a mortgage over a percentage of the property and a Leasehold interest of 99 years over the remainder of the property. It is a requirement under both the Shared Ownership Lease and Shared Ownership Mortgage that the purchaser keep the property in proper order and condition at his or her own cost and expense. As the shared ownership lessee has a long tenure in the property (99 years) the Council has no input on structural repairs and the benefit of any building indemnities and Homebond or Premier Guarantee agreements are passed on to the purchaser. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Tony Flynn, Senior Executive Officer - 222 5223.
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.75 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the manager to examine small green area as per details attached and say (3) if trees need to be pruned and if so, can they be put on next Winter’s schedule
128 (4) report on condition of boundary wall of site, say if it is structurally sound, if it needs to be replaced or repaired as nearby resident says it is crumbling”.
Reply: We have inspected the location and determined that the existing wall is structurally sound. We will extend the railing at this location due to antisocial behaviour and raise the crowns of trees this autumn as per the resident’s request. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Maryann Harris, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223806
129 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.76 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí “Can the Manager organise for the missing section of double-yellow lines near 14/16 Oak Road installed please? It was missed when painted previously because of parked vehicles”. Reply: A Traffic Officer will investigate the location and recommend appropriate action if necessary within the next 8 weeks.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
130 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.77 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí “Can the Manager install Yield/Stop signs at the following locations: - Junction of Collins Park/Celtic Park Road - On Collins Park where it meets the road coming off Collins Ave (near 42 Collins Pk)”.
Reply: This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) for a recommendation.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
131 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.78 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí “In relation to Church Avenue can the Manager please organize the following: 1. application of weed-killer to any weeds growing on the footpaths 2. filling of pot-holes at the western end of Church Avenue (between Ormond Rd and Drumcondra Rd) 3. are there any plans to resurface this end of Church Avenue and what would be the approximate cost involved? 4. provide me with a full report on efforts to introduce metered parking on this end of Church Avenue”.
Reply: 1. The weed spraying programme will commence within the next 2 weeks and this area is included for spraying. 2. Pot-hole repairs have been scheduled within the coming 1-2 weeks. 3. This section is not included in the 2010 North Central Works Programme. However, it will be assessed for inclusion in the 2011 works programme later this year. Project selection is based on carriageway condition and available funding. The budget cost for resurfacing works at this location would be approximately €28,000. 4. The introduction of metered / permit parking would require a plebiscite / ballot of householders / residents by simple majority to approve a scheme drawn up by Traffic Department. Currently, there is no such scheme or ballot underway for permit parking on Church Avenue Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Dermot Johnson, Public Domain Officer – 8166710. Shane Satell, Executive Engineer - 2222297 Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
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Q.79 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí “Can the Manager give me a report on the up-to-date implemenation status of the Richmond Road Action Plan?” Reply:
The Richmond Road Action Plan was approved in 2007. Unfortunately there is currently no funding to fully implement the main proposals in the Plan, namely the road improvement scheme; however, building line realignments to facilitate the road improvements are being delivered incrementally through the planning process.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Steve Margolis, Senior Planner - 222 3446
133 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.80 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí “In relation to Ormond Road can the Manager: - Organise to have all potholes on the road filled - are there any plans to resurface Ormond Road and what would be the approximate cost involved? - Adjust the phasing of the pedestrian lights just north of the junction of Ormond Rd/Drumcondra Rd to facilitate local residents exiting onto Drumcondra Road in the mornings.”
Reply: Pot-hole repairs have been scheduled within the coming 1-2 weeks. This section is not included in the 2010 North Central Works Programme. However, it will be assessed for inclusion in the 2011 works program later this year. Project selection is based on carriageway condition and available funding. The budget cost for resurfacing works at this location would be approximately €62,000. The Traffic Signals Section (ITS) will examine the signal phasing at the pedestrian lights north of the junction of Ormond Road / Drumcondra Road and carry out adjustments if required.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer - 2222297 Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
134 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí “Can the Manager please replace the litter bin recently removed from Clonturk Park (across the road from Scribbles creche) and add another bin on the road at the appropriate location”. Reply: Mr. James Bergin, Supervisor, Collins Avenue Waste Management Depot, phone: 8369225 inspected the area and reported that there are two litter bins on Clonturk Park which he feels are more than adequate for this road. Mr Bergin can be contacted at the above number for any further discussion on this matter.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Waste Management Services - 2224240.
135 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.82 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí “In relation to the trees located in the green area between #6 and #7 The Crescent, Collinswood can the Manager please clarify the following: - is this land and the trees on it in Charge by DCC - are the trees subject to any protection orders - is there a right-of-way at this location”.
Reply: The Parks and Landscape Services Division has an area of open space, including the area adjacent to Nos 6 & 7 The Crescent, Collinswood in charge. There are a number of public trees growing on the lands in charge. There is a right of way at this location linking Collinswood and Beaumont Road. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
136 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.83 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí “Can the Manager offer any advice in dealing with a major problem with magpies at the rear of Seafield Grove? Who would the relevant Agency be in this regard?” Reply:
The Environmental Health Officer has reported that this is not a matter for Dublin City Council and is not aware of any Agency that would deal with magpies. Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Colm Smyth, Environmental Health Officer – 2222431.
137 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July 2010
Q.84 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí “Can the Manager give me an update on: - recent plebiscite to implement metered parking on the western end of Ormond Rd - associated plans to provide parking facilities to residents on Drumcondra Rd who have no on-street parking because of the DCC-implemented QBC”.
Reply: Residents on Ormond Road have been balloted on a proposed parking scheme and have rejected it by a margin of 17 to 9. The QBC along the Drumcondra Road was implemented between 2004 and 2008. The bus lanes are generally operational for the period 7am – 7pm. The introduction of bus lanes along the Drumcondra Road did not involve the removal of on-street parking and the QBN Project Office has no plans to provide any parking facilities at this location.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer – 2222134 Anne McElligott, Project Manager, QBN Project Office - 6860100
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19 th July, 2010
4021. Motion in the name of Councillor Dessie Ellis
That this committee request the manager to make provision for traffic lights or pedestrian lights at the junction of Magenta Crescent and the Swords Road.
Report:
This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) for a recommendation.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
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4022. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager ask the Parks Department to plant more Evergreen Trees in the open spaces in the Dublin North Central Area?
Report:
The Parks and Landscape Services Division in considering tree planting considers many variables when choosing suitable plant material and types of trees, including site context, vandalism, biodiversity to name a few. Evergreen trees are not excluded from such consideration and are planted where considered appropriate which mainly occurs within neighbourhood parks. In latter years, the majority of the annual tree planting programme carried out by this Division consists of replacement planting, with a significant number associated with roadside tree planting, replacing specific varieties. Therefore species considered the most appropriate, is planted whether evergreen or deciduous.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
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4023. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager ask the Parks Department to plant dense shrubs on the corner of the Raheny Road inside the metal railings beside the Kilbarrack Fire Station?
Report:
Dublin Fire Brigade is currently carrying out a major redevelopment at Kilbarrack Fire Station and the Councillor’s request will be taken up with the Project Manager.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Gerard Geraghty, Executive Manager - 6734130
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4024. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager ask the Parks Department to investigate the possibility of trimming offending evergreen trees at the rear of Woodbine Park? People are now very conscience of getting the maximum amount of light into their residence.
Report:
The evergreen trees referred to are growing along the boundary of Edenmore Park Pitch & Putt Course which is separated from the rear gardens of properties on Woodbine Park by a laneway. There trees were planted specifically to provide protection to those properties from the activities on the pitch & putt course. The planting as it is at present provides the protection intended. Any cutting back of this screen planting would reduce this protection. And it is considered that all residents along this boundary would need to be in agreement with any pruning being proposed prior to such work being arranged.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent Tel : 8166721
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4025. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager ask the Parks Department to investigate the possibility of placing containerised trees for Barrock Place, Kilbarrack as the area requires some shrubbery to take away the dower look of the area?
Report:
Based on the experience of the Parks and Landscape Services Division of retention and maintenance of planters in housing areas, it is not proposed to place containerised trees at Barrock Place, Kilbarrack, at this time.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
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4026. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins
Can the Manager request that the Parks Department plant daffodils in the grounds of Kilbarrack Fire Station?
Report:
Dublin Fire Brigade is currently carrying out a major redevelopment at Kilbarrack Fire Station and the Councillor’s request will be taken up with the Project Manager.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Gerard Geraghty, Executive Manager - 6734130
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4027. Motion in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
That this committee commend the council staff and management for their splendid efforts in organising and facilitating the ‘Clean Up’ day in Darndale/Belcamp earlier this month. Also that we acknowledge the contribution of Sphere 17, B.E.S.C. and the local community in ensuring the success of the day.
Report:
If the motion is agreed the above mentioned will be commended.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Céline Reilly, Area Manager – 8166710.
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4028. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
That the manager report on previous requests to have a pedestrian crossing installed on Swords Road at or near its junction with Magenta Crescent, Santry, D9, say when the matter was previously examined, if traffic/pedestrian flows were near the required limit and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Report:
The Traffic Signals Section (ITS) will examine the signal phasing and carry out adjustments if required.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Mick O’Loughlin, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222134
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4029. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
That the Manager organise to have the stone bearing the "Collinswood" name (currently in storage in St Annes Park) re-instated at an appropriate location in Collinswood.
Report:
The stone was removed at the request of the residents association who were experiencing serious anti-social behaviour at this location. It is not the intention of Dublin City Council to reinstate this stone.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Dermot Johnson, Public Domain Officer – 8166710.
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4030. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
That the Manager: - organise for a facility to report water leaks to be included on the City Council citizen's Portal - confirm if the phone number 1800421321 for reporting water leaks is still valid.
Report:
The above number is no longer in use and all leaks should be reported by calling the number listed on Dublin City Council website 01 2220600 or by emailing [email protected] .
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Colm Cannon, Area Engineer - 8643634/5
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4031. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons
That the Manager give an update on project to widen Santry Avenue at the eastern end, and will he further clarify the position with regard to funding this project and the time scale for completion of these works.
Report:
Santry Avenue QBC (Phase 1), from Ballymun Road to Forestwood Avenue, has been implemented. Santry Avenue QBC (Phase 2), from Forestwood Avenue to Swords Road is identified in the Quality Bus Network Project Office Programme of Work 2008 – 2011. This Scheme is dependant on the acquisition of land fronting five properties on the south side of the road between Shanliss Way and Swords Road.
Until such time as the required set back has been achieved the QBN PO will not be undertaking or commissioning any work on Santry Avenue.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Anne McElligott, QBNPO - 6860100
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4032. Motion in the name of Councillor John Redmond
That the Manager provide an update with regard to the location and numbers of unsold affordable housing in the area; and will she also provide an update on the latest plans for the use of these unsold units with specific details on individual schemes.
Report:
At present there are only two unsold affordable units in the North Central Area. They are located in the Hampton Lodge development on Gracepark Road, Drumcondra and are available for sale.
Dublin City Council will be piloting a Rent to Buy scheme in the near future. If the units at Hampton Lodge do not sell in the meantime they may be included in the Rent to Buy scheme.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Tony Flynn, Senior Executive Officer - 2225223
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4033. Motion in the name of Councillor Nial Ring
That this Committee agrees that the Manager arrange for the surplus soil arising from the development of the community dirt bike track on the Alfie Byrne Road be given to the neighbouring football pitch users, East Wall Wharf United, for pitch surround improvement as the use of the soil would remove the incline that runs along the side of the pitch and facilitate an opportunity for future tree planting and higher quality area maintenance.
Report:
It is not anticipated or agreed that there would be any surplus soil arising from the track development being carried out by Mororcycling Ireland at Alfie Byrne Road open space at the current time. The Parks & Landscape Services Division has brought a small volume of available and suitable material to the area to reduce the impact of the problem identified to this Division on site by East Wall Wharf United. Resources are not available to this Division to carry out the extensive landscape improvements to this area at the present time.
Céline Reilly Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 8166721
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