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 16th MARCH 2015 AT 2.00 P.M
TO EACH MEMBER OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
You are hereby notified to attend the monthly meeting of the above Committee to be held on 16TH March 2015 at 2.00 pm in Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 to deal with the items on the agenda attached herewith.
DAVE DINNIGAN AREA MANAGER
Dated this the 10th March 2015
Contact Person:
Ms. Dympna McCann, Phone: 2228847 Ms. Yvonne Kirwan, Phone: 2228848 Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Fax: 8775851
EMAIL: [email protected]
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Items Page Time
4892. Minutes of meeting held on the 16th February 2015 5-8 5 mins
4893. Questions to Area Manager 32-40
4894. Area Matters 45 mins
a. Housing Programme 2015-2017 Gerard Geraghty
b. Report on Lower Buttercup( Report herewith) 9
c. Update report following meeting re flood protection issues / measures--- 10 Blackheath Park ( Report herewith) Elaine Mulvenny
d. Traffic Works Programme ( Report herewith)
e. Roads Works Programme ( Report herewith)
f. Parks Works Programme ( Report herewith)
4895. Items for following meetings
4896. Roads and Traffic Matters 10 mins a.Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 24th February 2015 (Report 11-31 herewith)
b.Enforcement issues re signage on Traffic Signals / Lamp standards
4897. Motions 3-4 10 4901 mins
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AGENDA
4892. Minutes of meeting held on the 16th February 2015
4893. Questions to Area Manager
4894. Area Matters
a. Housing Programme 2015-2017 Gerard Geraghty b. Report on Lower Buttercup ( Report herewith) c. Update report following meeting re flood protection issues / measures –Blackheath Park( Report herewith) Elaine Mulvenny d. Traffic Works Programme ( Report herewith) e. Roads Works Programme ( Report herewith) f. Parks Works Programme ( Report herewith)
4895. Items for following meetings
4896. Roads and Traffic Matters
a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on the 24th February 2015 (Report herewith)
b. Enforcement issues re signage on Traffic Signals / Lamp standards
MOTIONS:
4897. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons
That this area committee supports the development of a skate park on the site of the soon-to- be-closed underpass that connects Cromcastle Road to the Northside Shopping Centre.
4898. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
That Dublin City Council water as necessary the public flower beds in St. Joseph's Square, Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview as part of its daily watering routine in the area given that householders are now reluctant to provide water due to water charges and that the local resident who has been doing this for years is now finding it increasingly difficult to do so.
4899. Motion in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
Withdrawn
4900. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
That this area council notes the protest picket organised by the ICTU group of construction unions on Friday 6th March outside the Priory Hall site demanding that local direct labour be
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engaged on the project and calls on the main sub contractor to meet the unions on the matter so that an agreement on local recruitment can be reached
4901. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
That the Manager ensure the re-instatement of the new surface on Brian Boru Street be carried out by Irish Water at no cost to Dublin City Council.
The latest date for receipt of questions and motions For the April 2015 meeting is Friday 10th April 2015 at 5 pm
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COISDE CHEANTAR AN LARTHUAISCIRT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 16th FEBRUARY 2015 AT 2.00 P.M
4880. Minutes of meeting held on the 19th January 2015 Order: Noted
4881. Questions to Area Manager Order: Noted
4882. Area Matters
g. Report on Newtown Court
Order: Progress report provided by Mary Hayes, Administrative Officer, Traveller Accomodation Unit .Formal offer will be made re Tara Lawns and Councillors will be updated regarding progress
h. Report on Lower Buttercup
Order: Noted. Committee had the following queries
Phasing details of construction including demolition
Site Office Details to be provided
Can Contract include Local Employment Clause
Details of security firm securing the site
Will the Housing Department carry out Supervisory role for construction
i. Update report on Raheny United and St. Annes Park
Order: Noted
j. Christmas Kingdom St. Annes Park
Order: Review will determine format for any similar event next year
k. Verbal update-Pedestrian conflict with cyclists at Clontarf Promenade
Order: Noted
l. Community Grants 2015
Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council
m. Naming Proposal for development on a site at former Balgriffin Park Lands, Dublin 17
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Order: Agreed
Deferred Motion 4871
Motion in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones, Councillor Damian O’Farrell and Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
That this Area Committee agrees the following:
- That there is a need to upgrade the facilities in Marino Library to make it wheelchair and disability accessible. - That these facilities are of particular importance in the Marino area where a lot of the residents are elderly - That the funds required to facilitate this work would be in the region of €90,000 (reference: Q104 October Area Committee Meeting) - That the City Council Budget 2014 makes €296,000 available to the North Central Area for discretionary purposes - That to allocate €90,000 of these funds to a Marino Library Accessiblity Project would still leave two thirds of the funding remaining for other projects or improvements in the area. - That these funds should be allocated to this project when they become available. Order: Defer to January/ February 2015 North Central Area Committee meeting ---- Order: Agreed
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Update regarding the deterioration of the Alfie Byrne Memorial Order: Noted
4883. Items for following meetings a. Update report re flood protection issues / measures---Blackheath Park ( Motion 4891) b. Report regarding enforcement issues re signage on Traffic Signals / Lamp standards
4884. Roads and Traffic Matters
c. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on the 27th January 2015
Order: Noted
DO’F- queried Item 158 -15595—TAG stage 4, Item 12230---TAG Stage 4,
Assess possibility of duplication
Item 9187- Why is this at Stage 2 for a year ?
4885. Planning and Development Matters
a. Quartlerly Enforcement Report
Order: Noted
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Site 1: 2114/15---Planning Application Order: Noted
b. b. Proposed disposal of a plot of ground to the rear of 27 Croydon Park Avenue, Marino, Dublin 3 to Eimear Brady Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council
c. Licence Agreement for Rooms 1-8 of Father Collins Park Sports Pavilion, Father Collins Park, Donaghmede , Dublin 13 to Trinity Football Club Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council
MOTIONS:
4886. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
That the manager please provide an up-date on my previous requests to have a permanent BMX facility provided for youngsters in St. Anne’s Park to either replace or compliment the current arrangement, known locally as “Chuckies” and if he can give a detailed statement on the matter and say where the matter now stands. Order: Report to Councillor
4887. Motion in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
That this area council oppose the proposed reductions in the manning levels and the changed rostering arrangements of retained fire crews across County Dublin and the country. Order: Report to Councillor
4888. Motion in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
To call on the Minster of Transport Pasal O Donohue to reject the sale of Aer lingus to AIG on the bases that it would not be beneficial to Aer Lingus or the hundred's of local people currently employed by Aer Lingus. Order: Report to Councillor
4889. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
That a public competition / formal consultation process be put in place to decide on a name for the Fairview footbridge as part of the Fairview/Marino Improvement Plan. Order: Report to Councillor. Clarification requested regarding previous proposal to name bridge Declan Flynn
4890. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
That this area committee opposes the planned privatisation of a number of Dublin Bus routes including that of the 17A which passes through the North Central area. Order: Report to Councillor. Agreed
4891. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
That a follow-up meeting be scheduled with the residents of Blackheath Park and DCC drainage personnel which whom DCC engaged previously in relation to flood protection issues/measures etc. Order: Committee will be updated with progress
Attendance
Councillor Ciarán O’Moore (In chair)
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Councillor Paddy Bourke, Councillor Tom Brabazon Councillor Declan Flanagan, Councillor Alison Gilliland, Councillor Seán Haughey, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Councillor Jane Horgan- Jones
Councillor Micheal Mac Donncha, Councillor Denise Mitchell, Councillor Micheal O’Brien, Councillor Damian O’Farrell,Councillor Naoise O’Muiri ,Councillor Larry O’Toole
Apologies
Councillor John Lyons
Dublin City Council David Dinnigan, Area Manager Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager Dympna McCann, Senior Staff Officer Yvonne Kirwan Staff Officer Jim Lee, Community and Social Development Officer Fiacra Worrall, Assistant Planning Enforcement Officer Mary Hayes, Administrative Officer, Traveller Unit Accomodation Shane Healy, Executive Planner Ruiri O’Cuiv. Public Art Manager Noel Mc Evoy, Executive Parks Superintendent
Councillor Ciarán O’Moore, Cathaoirleach Dated 17th February 2015.
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Report to the North Central Area Committee 16th March 2015
Re-development of Buttercup, Darndale.
The following is the position in relation to queries raised at the February North Central Area Committee:
The contractor Gowna Construction Ltd is still in the process of developing the work programme. However it is likely that houses 198 – 200 will be demolished first and that construction of eight new houses in that immediate area of the overall site will follow.
No site office has yet been set up. The contractor is considering a number of options.
The contract contains the following clause:
“Persons engaged upon the works should insofar as practicable and without affecting the efficiency of the work be recruited from the local offices of Fas to the extent that the total labour requirements of the contract exceed the contractor’s core workforce. In accordance with this requirement a local labour quota of 10% must be met requiring that unemployed local youth or local long term unemployed be employed subject to availability and competence.”
The contractor has confirmed that it is intended that a number of locals will be employed on the contract works.
No decision has yet been made in relation to provision of security. The contractor is considering a number of options.
The contract is being carried out under the standard contract for Works Designed by the Employer. Under this type of contract the City Council closely inspects and controls the construction.
John Egan Administrative Officer
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Report to the North Central Area Committee 16th March 2015
Blackheath Park
Representatives from Drainage Division met with the Residents and Public Representatives on 3rd March at North Side Civic Centre. A full update was given by Drainage Division representatives on the investigations carried out and meetings held with the Hospital authorities, since the previous meeting.
Items discussed included the practicality of laying a pipe along Blackheath Park towards Vernon Avenue, the difficulties with the topography of the area, the possibility of constructing new gullies, and the need for residents to consider installing localised flood defence measures in their own properties.
It was also agreed that the Flood Defence Unit would continue discussions already initiated with the Hospital Authorities to utilise the swale adjacent to the hospital gates, to reduce run off out to Blackheath Park. A follow up meeting in approximately 6 weeks is planned to update the residents further. ‘
James Murphy Senior Executive Engineer
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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 held on 24TH February 2015.
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North Central March Agenda 16/03/15 (TAG Date: 24/02/15) Item Request Ref Road Post- Topic Request Description Request TAG Result TAG Comments Sec Date Rec'd code by 1 Traffic 16126 ARDLEA ROAD D5 Traffic Calming at the junction of Ardlea resident Not Recommended Following investigation, traffic calming is not recommended at this junction 0 08/01/2015 Conditions (NC-EA) Road and Maryfield Drive. for the following reasons: The measures available to combat speeding and rat running through Maryfield Drive are the provision of buildouts, a junction plateau or a left turn ban at peak hours. However as there are drainage gulleys on either side of this junction, it would prove too costly to provide buildouts and redirect drainage under the carriageway where there is no funding available for implementing such works. As Ardlea Road is on a bus and emergency services route to Beaumont Hospital, a junction table if provided would not be severe enough to significantly deter speeding. The provision of a left turn ban would cause access difficulties for local residents and redirect traffic into Maryfield Avenue & Crescent.
2 Parking 14315 CHURCH D9 Double Yellow Lines on Church Avenue, adjacent resident Not Recommended The double yellow lines on the the western end of Church Ave have been 0 25/09/2014 Prohibitions AVENUE (NC- (Rescind) to No. 72, Drumcondra Raod provided as a measure to maintain access and traffic flow adjacent to the Cat EA) Upper. & Cage Public House. Therefore the rescinding of these parking restrictions is not recommended.
3 Parking 16683 CLONTARF D3 Double Yellow Lines Opposite 9 Clontarf Park. cllr Not Recommended Double yellow lines are provided as a measure to maintain a through flow of 0 13/02/2015 Prohibitions PARK (NC-EA) Haughey traffic and to prevent congestion. Moreover, an entrance gate exists opposite no 9 Clontarf Park, and Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) g; “A vehicle shall not be parked in any place, position or manner that will result in the vehicle obstructing an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises;” It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as extending yellow lines across an entrance, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. This request does not meet the criteria for the provision of double yellow lines and is therefore not recommended.
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4 Traffic 16567 CLONTARF D3 Yellow Box Request for yellow box dublin Recommended Following examination, a yellow box is recommended across Clontarf Road 0 06/02/2015 Conditions ROAD (NC-EA) outside Clontarf Dublin Bus bus adjacent to the entrance to the Bus Depot, in order to alleviate some Garage. difficulties being experienced for buses exiting the Depot.
5 Parking 14966 DUNREE PARK D5 Double Yellow Lines on the road. deputy Not Recommended Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 0 30/10/2014 Prohibitions (NC-EA) McGrath paragraph(2) g; “A vehicle shall not be parked in any place, position or manner that will result in the vehicle obstructing an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises;” It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. Illegal parking may be referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.
6 Traffic 14921 ELM MOUNT D9 Traffic Calming between Dromawling Road cllr O Not Recommended Junction Tables have been provided on Elm Mount Avenue as a traffic calming 0 20/10/2014 Conditions AVENUE (NC- and Celtic Park Road. Muiri measure to reduce speed and danger to pedestrians. These are located in the EA) optimum position with regard to best design practice taking into account their position relative to the other junction Tables on the road and also maximising visibility under the lamp standards where possible. The provision of an additional ramp would not be appropriate as there would be insufficient spacing as required between the existing tables.
7 Parking 15326 FAIRVIEW D3 Double Yellow Lines on the road. cllr Ring Not Recommended A Clearway exists on this section of carriageway between 07.00hrs and 10.00 0 07/11/2014 Prohibitions STRAND (NC- (Extend) hrs Mon -Sat to facillitate traffic flow at morning peak. Therefore extending EA) the double yellow lines is not recommended due to the existing parking restrictions. Infringements of the Act is being referred to Dublin Street Parking.
8 Pedestrian 11848 GRATTAN D13 Pedestrian Build- at the entrance to Grattan cllr Recommended Following investigation in order to improve visibility for pedestrians and 2 16/04/2014 Facilities LODGE (NC-EA) Out Lodge. Brabazon vehicular traffic exiting Grattan Lodge, it is recommended that a buildout be provided on either side of the entrance to Grattan Lodge.
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9 Parking 14904 GRIFFITH D11 Double Yellow Lines between Gracepark cllr Heney Not Recommended Double yellow lines are provided to ensure the smooth flow of traffic and 0 20/10/2014 Prohibitions AVENUE (NC- Road and Drumcondra Road prevent congestion where parking causes congestion which would interfere EA) (from the Holy Faith Girls with traffic flows on a daily basis. An inspection of the area was carried out on School to Drumcondra March 8th 2011. It was evident that traffic wishing to turn right at Griffith Road). Avenue / Drumcondra Road was crossing the centre-line of the road on Griffith Avenue where cars were parked, causing a hazard for traffic travelling east on Griffith Avenue. Parking restrictions in this area would alleviate this hazard. As a preventitive measure, a single yellow line was provided on the south side of Griffith Avenue from the junction of Drumcondra Road to the Dominican College to remove parking during peak hours from 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm Monday to Friday (TAG 24/03/11). However providing further parking restrictions on this section of carriageway could pose difficulties for enforcement and redirect parking further into residential estates such as Beresford etc. Therefore double yellow lines are not recommended.
10 Traffic Signs 14903 HAZEL LANE D3 Stop Sign Request for a stop sign at cllr Heney Not Recommended Hazel Lane ends at a T junction. Under the road traffic act, traffic on a road 0 20/10/2014 (NC-EA) the exit from Hazel Lane ending at a T- junction must give way to traffic from either direction on the (laneway between the other road. A stop/yield sign is not necessary where normal rules of the road boundaries of No’s 57/59 apply, moreover such signs are only provided on approaches to major Kincora Road). junctions, otherwise this would lead to a proliferation of signs throughout residential estates. Therefore this request is not recommended.
11 Pedestrian 14042 HAZELWOOD D5 Zebra Crossing On Hazelwood Drive near cllr Not Recommended Dublin City Council for the most part do not recommend Zebra crossings as 0 15/09/2014 Facilities DRIVE (NC-EA) the junction with the Gilliland they are generally not effective at changing driver behaviour and may provide Kilmore Road. a false sense of safety to pedestrians. Notwithstanding this a pedestrian crossing at this location is not recommended due to the proximity of the existing signals at the junctions on either side at Ardlea Road and Ardmore Drive.
12 Traffic 14920 HOLLYBROOK D3 Traffic Calming Reinstatement of Road cllr Not Recommended The Reinstatement of Hollybrook Road following the Water Main Project 0 20/10/2014 Conditions ROAD (NC-EA) following Water Main O’Farrell works has been repaired incorporating the existing ramps. These have been Project with suitable traffic made good to a satisfactory standard. Therefore further traffic calming calming measures. measures are not recommended.
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13 Pedestrian 13789 HOWTH ROAD D5 Pedestrian Crossing Request to relocate the cllr Not Recommended The existing pedestrian crossing has been provided at the optimum location 0 01/09/2014 Facilities (NC-EA) pedestrian crossing outside Heney with regard to access to the shops and other amenities on either side of the the bank to outside Howth Road. The relocation of the pedestrian crossing would not be desirable Supervalu. or practical and is therefore not recommended. A crossing point(zebra) has been provided across the private access between the bank and Super Value to facillitate pedestrians.
14 Traffic 14752 LAWRENCE D3 Speed Ramps on the road. deputy Not Recommended Following investigation, this location does not meet the warrant for the 2 13/10/2014 Conditions GROVE (NC-EA) McGrath provision of traffic calming as the following criteria has not been complied with: • The road should have a straight run of at least 200m • The 85th percentile speed should be greater than 50 km/h • Traffic volumes should exceed 60 vehicles per hour • There should be genuine road safety concerns based either on actual accident statistics or on observed road safety patterns or written report from an Inspector of the Garda Traffic Division, Dublin Castle relating to an issuse of safety.
15 Pedestrian 14636 MILLBROOK D13 Pedestrian Crossing at the junction of Millbrook deputy Not Recommended Following observations of the junction on 4/2/2015 it was noted that 0 09/10/2014 Facilities AVENUE (NC- Avenue / Millbrook Road. Bruton pedestrian volumes crossing at this location were low and would not meet the EA) warrant for the provision of Pedestrian Signals.This junction has been examined previously with a similar conclusion. Therefore Pedestrian Signals are not recommended.
16 Traffic 7135 MILLBROOK D13 Traffic Lights at junction of Millbrook cllr Not Recommended The provision of traffic lights at the junction of Millbrook Road/Millbrook 0 13/05/2013 Signals ROAD (NC-EA) Avenue. McDowell Avenue was examined, however signals at this location would likely increase the volume of traffic using Millbrook Avenue due to rat-running coming from Ardara Avenue and Kilfinora Drive directions, in order to avoid the busy junction of Tonlegee Road/Grange Road. A review of this junction was previouslycarried out on June 14, 2011, it concluded that traffic volume particularly in the AM peak was due to vehicles trying to avoid main regional routes in the area. As it is not the policy to facilitate traffic travelling through residential areas trying to avoid main roads and junctions, the request for traffic signals at the junction of Millbrook Avenue and Millbrook Road is not recommended.
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17 Parking 15978 MOATFIELD D5 Double Yellow Lines At entry to laneway resident Not Recommended The double yellow lines were provided at this location in order to maintain 1 17/12/2014 Prohibitions ROAD (NC-EA) (Rescind) between nos. 25-27 clear access to the rear of the properties on Moatfield Road. Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) g; “A vehicle shall not be parked in any place, position or manner that will result in the vehicle obstructing an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises;”. Regardless of these restrictions, the public carriageway is free to all & residents have no rights over others regarding parking outside their homes. Parking arrangements are usually based on common courtesy between neighbours, however disputes can arise when there is a deficit of on street parking due to multi vehicle households or intrusion from outside. It is not our policy to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law or to rescind measures provided such as double yellow lines where persistent infractions occur. Therefore the removal of the double yellow lines is not recommended.
18 School 14433 MONTROSE D5 School Warden at St. Fiachra's N.S. school Not Recommended Following inspection /examination of the site the provision of a School 0 06/10/2014 Warden PARK (NC-EA) Warden is not recommended for the following reasons: (1) This is not a suitable location for the operation of a School Warden and children should be discouraged from crossing at this point. (2) Traffic calming measures have been carried out at this location and as a result cars are moving very slowly. (3) DCC employ 3 School Wardens serving this School with a fourth being employed by the School. (4) Safe routes to School and parking places for parents have been identified.
19 Traffic 9187 MORROGH D3 One-Way System Request for one-way system cllr O’ Recommended Following review it is proposed to take the consensous of the residents of 1 21/10/2013 Conditions TERRACE (NC- on Morrogh Terrace, Farrell Morrogh Terrace and seek the approval of An Garda Síochána and Fire EA) Marino. Brigade for the measure.
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20 Parking 9229 MOUNT D3 Double Yellow Lines review at the junction of cllr O Recommended Following inspection visibility was found to be adequate regarding site lines 0 21/10/2013 Prohibitions PROSPECT Seapark Road and Mount Muiri on exiting Seapark Road. However it was noted that when vehicles were AVENUE (NC- Prospect Avenue. parked on the eastern side of EA) this junction on Mount Prospect Avenue visibility was diminished. Therefore it is recommended that double yellow lines be provided on Mount Prospect Avenue, running eastwards from the junction of Seapark Road for a distance of 22m.
21 Pedestrian 14641 OULTON ROAD D3 Pedestrian Crossing At the junction of Oulton cllr Heney Not Recommended The Traffic Advisory Group at its meeting of 24th October, 2013, did not 0 15/10/2014 Facilities (NC-EA) Road/Clontarf Road. recommend a pedestrian crossing at the above referenced location as during an assessment carried out on 12th July, 2013, there was a low volume count of pedestrians crossing Clontarf Road at this location. The pedestrian volumes indicate that pedestrian signals are not warranted at this location. The Traffic Advisory Group , therefore, did not recommend a pedestrian crossing on Clontarf Road. Following further inspection no extenuating circumstances were found to overturn the previous recommendation.
22 Traffic 14327 PINEBROOK D5 Traffic Calming on the road. deputy Not Recommended Following investigation, this location does not meet the warrant for the 0 29/09/2014 Conditions ROAD (NC-EA) Flanagan provision of traffic calming as the following criteria has not been complied with: • The road should have a straight run of at least 200m. • The 85th percentile speed should be greater than 50 km/h. • Traffic volumes should exceed 60 vehicles per hour. • There should be genuine road safety concerns based either on actual accident statistics or on observed road safety patterns or written report from an Inspector of the Garda Traffic Division, Dublin Castle relating to an issuse of safety.
23 Parking 14957 RICHMOND D9 Continuous White up to Shelbourne Football deputy Not Recommended Richmond Road has a narrow and varying carriageway width, with both 0 29/10/2014 Prohibitions ROAD (NC-EA) Line Club. Flanagan residential and industrial zoning on either side throughout. Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) d, It is illegal to park; “opposite a continuous white line” where roadway is less than 3 traffic lanes. A continuous white line would conflict with the existing parking capacity on Richmond Road and would be unenforceable due to the narrowness of some sections of the carriageway. Therefore this request is not recommended
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24 Traffic 11851 TEMPLE VIEW D13 Roundabout mini-roundabout at the cllr Recommended Following investigation a mini roundabout is recommended at the junction 0 16/04/2014 Conditions AVENUE (NC- entrance to Temple View Brabazon between Temple View Avenue and Elmfield Way in order to eliminate the EA) Estate. confusion over junction priority. For inclusion on a future years works programme and subject to funding becoming available.
25 Pedestrian 10277 THE HOLE IN D13 Pedestrian Crossing across the entrance to resident Not Recommended The provision of a pedestrian crossing at this junction is not recommended 0 20/01/2014 Facilities THE WALL Grattan Lodge. due to fact that the location and pedestrian numbers are insufficient to meet ROAD (NC-EA) the warrant for the provision of same.
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Traffic Service Requests, Status Report at 15th February, 2015 North Central Committee Meeting, Date 16th March 2015.
Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) Service Request Statistics 2015 2014 2013
Total TAG Requests received 22 579 451
Total of TAG Requests Completed 4 434 431
No. Requests received since previous report 16
Total Requests currently open on Sharepoint 183
Breakdown of Requests currently open on Sharepoint Stage 1 2 Stage 2 101 Stage 3 - Stage 4 47 Stage 5 33
Non TAG Service Requests Statistics 2015 2014 2013 Total Non- TAG Requests received 80 890 566 Requests Completed 18 632 535 Requests currently open on Sharepoint 62
Traffic Advisory Group Status Reports
Explanation of Stages:
Stage 1 - Set up file, Assignment to Engineer, etc Stage 2 - Assessment, Site surveys, review statutory orders, etc Stage 3 - Consultations, with Garda, Dublin Bus, Luas, NTA, Local residents / businesses, etc Stage 4 - Decision, TAG group, statutory orders, etc Stage 5 - Implementation, signs, lines, construction, signal changes, certifications, etc
Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status MC AULEY ROAD School for St Brendan's Stage 1 16590 (NC-EA) D5 Ahead Sign BNS. 1
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status CLONTARF PARK Double Opposite 9 Clontarf Stage 2 16683 (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines Park. 1 Opposite the entranace to the DOYLES LANE (NC- Double side of Nos. 383/384 Stage 3 7710 EA) D3 Yellow Lines Clontarf Road. 2 GRANGE ROAD Traffic at Grangemore Stage 4 7837 (NC-EA) D13 Lights Road. 2 GLENAYLE ROAD Traffic Stage 5 8215 (NC-EA) D5 Calming on the road 2 Objection to the double yellow lines DOYLES LANE (NC- Double recommended on Stage 6 8393 EA) D3 Yellow Lines Doyle's Lane. 2 MORROGH One-Way Stage 7 9187 TERRACE (NC-EA) D3 System on the road 2 CLARE HALL Pedestrian At the clare hall Stage 8 9447 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Crossing roundabout. 2 HAVERTY ROAD Traffic Stage 9 9521 (NC-EA) D3 Calming on Haverty Road. 2 Request for safety review of the Right Turn from Malahide Road heading into town onto Collins Avenue (with Donnycarney Church on your left) COLLINS AVENUE Engineer heading towards Stage 10 9618 (NC-EA) D9 Query Glasnevin. 2 request for a new isolated pedestrian crossing at the COLLINSWOOD Pedestrian junction with Collins Stage 11 9621 (NC-EA) D9 Crossing Avenue 2 RATHVALE PARK Traffic Stage 12 10392 (NC-EA) D13 Calming on the road. 2 on the Darndale roundabout at the junction of Malahide MALAHIDE ROAD Traffic Road and Blunden Stage 13 10394 (NC-EA) D13 Lights Drive. 2 GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian at Grange Abbey Stage 14 10628 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Grove. 2 at the laneway connecting Harmonstown Road HARMONSTOWN Pedestrian to Harmonstown Stage 15 10742 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Dart Station. 2 DUNDANIEL ROAD Pedestrian To help residents Stage 16 10813 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing cross from 2
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status Dundaniel Rd to Kilbarron Rd. to cross from GREENDALE ROAD Zebra Greendale Court to Stage 17 10898 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing the shopping centre. 2 requesting report on DCC 2014 plans for Thorndale Estate THORNDALE Traffic with regards to Stage 18 11333 ESTATE (NC-EA) D5 Calming traffic calming. 2 To examine major parking congestion at the bottom of Glandore Road GLANDORE ROAD Parking (near the entrance Stage 19 11341 (NC-EA) D9 Prohibition to Griffith Hall). 2 OULTON ROAD Pedestrian Stage 20 11555 (NC-EA) D3 Crossing at the junction 2 RICHMOND ROAD Stage 21 11657 (NC-EA) D3 Cycle Track on Richmond Road. 2 RAHENY ROAD Stage 22 11721 (NC-EA) D5 Cycle Track on Raheny Road. 2 BROOKWOOD Pedestrian at the junction of Stage 23 11807 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Gracefield Road. 2 OSCAR TRAYNOR Traffic at the junction of Stage 24 11896 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Lights Armstrong Walk. 2 between the junctions of Calderwood Road SION HILL ROAD Parking and Grace Park Stage 25 11913 (NC-EA) D9 Prohibition Road. 2 PHILIPSBURGH Stage 26 11937 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Cycle Track on the road 2 GRACE PARK Traffic at the junction of Stage 27 12032 ROAD (NC-EA) D9 Lights Richmond Road. 2 MC AULEY ROAD Pedestrian Stage 28 12042 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing on the road. 2 FAIRVIEW STRAND Pedestrian Stage 29 12044 (NC-EA) D3 Crossing at Centra. 2 EDENMORE Speed Request for Stage 30 12064 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Ramps additional Ramps. 2 MC AULEY ROAD School Stage 31 12150 (NC-EA) D5 Warden on the road. 2 BELTON PARK Traffic at the junction of Stage 32 12228 ROAD (NC-EA) D9 Lights Collins Avenue. 2 COLLINS AVENUE Pedestrian outside Whitehall Stage 33 12240 (NC-EA) D9 Crossing Colmcille GAA Club. 2
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status
Traffic Junction with BLUNDEN DRIVE lights to replace the Stage 34 12365 (NC-EA) D17 current roundabout. 2 MALAHIDE ROAD Double along the chicane Stage 35 12550 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines near No. 39. 2 MALAHIDE ROAD Traffic at Clontarf Golf Stage 36 12732 (NC-EA) D3 Lights Club. 2 Q.22 7/7/14 Cllr. Deirdre Heney re: safety recommendation for corner of Killester Park turning left KILLESTER Traffic onto Killester Stage 37 13163 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Calming Avenue. 2 at the gate that leads to the shortcut ALFIE BYRNE Zebra through to East Stage 38 13290 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Point Business park 2 between Nos. 412 COLLINS AVENUE and 428, at evening Stage 39 13354 (NC-EA) D9 Clearway time. 2 CLONSHAUGH Pedestrian Stage 40 13358 AVENUE (NC-EA) D17 Crossing on the road. 2 request for pedestrian crossing in front of entrance to St Anne's Pk, SYBIL HILL ROAD Pedestrian next to St Paul's Stage 41 13491 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing School 2 CLARE HALL Yellow Box at the exit to Clare Stage 42 13657 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 (Extend) Hall Estate. 2 COLLINS PARK Traffic Stage 43 14036 (NC-EA) D9 Calming On Collins Park, D9. 2 CILL EANNA (NC- Speed Stage 44 14040 EA) D5 Ramps On Cill Eanna. 2 DOLLYMOUNT Parking Stage 45 14258 PARK (NC-EA) D3 Prohibition on the road. 2 CLANMAHON Speed Stage 46 14337 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Ramps on the road 2 CASTLE AVENUE Speed Stage 47 14365 (NC-EA) D3 Ramps On the road 2 Speed ramps to be BROOKFIELD (NC- Speed placed in Brookfield, Stage 48 14478 EA) D5 Ramps Artane. 2
GRANGE ABBEY CRESCENT (NC- Speed Stage 49 14614 EA) D13 Ramps on the road. 2
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status at the Topaz Garage near the entrance to Foxfield Road and HOWTH ROAD (NC- Pedestrian St. Assam’s Road Stage 50 14813 EA) D5 Crossing East. 2 SION HILL ROAD Pedestrian at the Goose Stage 51 14882 (NC-EA) D9 Crossing Tavern. 2 Request for a stop sign at the exit from Hazel Lane (laneway between the boundaries of HAZEL LANE (NC- No’s 57/59 Kincora Stage 52 14903 EA) D3 Stop Sign Road). 2 BROOKWOOD Traffic On Brookwood Stage 53 14913 GROVE (NC-EA) D5 Calming Grove. 2 near the CLARE HALL Traffic Donaghmede Stage 54 14929 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Lights Roundabout. 2 in the lay-by MALAHIDE ROAD Parking opposite house Nos. Stage 55 14951 (NC-EA) D5 Prohibition 61-72. 2 Pedestrian Lights to installed on both TONLEGEE ROAD Pedestrian sides of junction, Stage 56 14990 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing instead of one side. 2 from the Coolock Health Centre to OSCAR TRAYNOR Bus Lane Oscar Traynor Stage 57 15086 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 (Removal) Centre. 2 Filter light for turning right from Oscar OSCAR TRAYNOR Right Turn Traynor Rd onto Stage 58 15093 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 Filter Light Coolock Drive. 2
Double FAIRVIEW STRAND Yellow Lines Request to extend Stage 59 15326 (NC-EA) D3 (Extend) dyls at above. 2 Pay & COLLINS AVENUE Display Stage 60 15340 EAST (NC-EA) D3 Parking On the road 2 SAINT DECLAN'S at the junction with Stage 61 15389 TERRACE (NC-EA) D3 Stop Sign St. Declan's Road. 2
Disabled FAIRVIEW STRAND Parking Bay outside the chemist Stage 62 15409 (NC-EA) D3 (General) at Nos. 2-4. 2 CONQUER HILL Junction Stage 63 15487 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Plateau on the road 2
Request for a mini CONQUER HILL roundabout at "The Stage 64 15488 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Roundabout triangle" at above. 2
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status Caution Request for sign re CONQUER HILL Children children in the area Stage 65 15489 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Sign at above. 2 outside Gaelscoil Traffic Cholmcille, and OSCAR TRAYNOR Island replace with a right Stage 66 15554 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 (Rescind) turning lane. 2 Outside the gates of COLLINS AVENUE La Cheile Stage 67 15582 EAST (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Box Community Centre. 2
Disabled GREENDALE ROAD Parking Bay Outside Scoil Stage 68 15585 (NC-EA) D5 (General) Iosagain. 2 For the full length, COOLOCK DRIVE Double on the side of the Stage 69 15588 (NC-EA) D17 Yellow Lines business park. 2 THE COPSE (NC- Traffic At the dangerous Stage 70 15597 EA) D9 Calming blind bend at No. 3 2 FOXFIELD GREEN Speed Stage 71 15621 (NC-EA) D5 Ramps On the road 2 along the bollards, at the end of the OLD MALAHIDE Parking road of house Nos. Stage 72 15720 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Prohibition 72-82A. 2 PHILIPSBURGH Parking at Elton Court Stage 73 15729 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Prohibition Apartments. 2 GRACEFIELD at the junction with Stage 74 15730 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Box Brookwood Road. 2 CHURCH AVENUE Speed just before the bend Stage 75 15732 (NC-EA) D9 Ramps close to No. 43. 2 GRACEFIELD No Right Stage 76 15785 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Turn at No. 3, 2 Traffic measures for GLANDORE ROAD Parking junction with Griffith Stage 77 15865 (NC-EA) D9 Prohibition Ave. 2 to past the entrance Double to Coolock NEWTOWN PARK Yellow Lines Commercials Stage 78 15874 (NC-EA) D17 (Extend) Limited. 2 along the road at the Double old bus stop outside HARMONSTOWN Yellow Lines the cul-de-sac to Stage 79 15883 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) Nos. 37-79. 2 MALAHIDE ROAD at the entrance and Stage 80 16081 (NC-EA) D17 Yellow Box exit to Texaco. 2
MARYFIELD CRESCENT (NC- Double in the vicinity of No. Stage 81 16168 EA) D5 Yellow Lines 1A. 2 GREENDALE ROAD Double outside the Stage 82 16171 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines Foxhound Pub. 2
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status
Children VERNON GARDENS Crossing at either end of the Stage 83 16216 (NC-EA) D3 Sign road. 2 EDENMORE Speed Stage 84 16278 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Ramps opposite No. 61. 2 at the junction of BRIAN BORU Double Vernon Grove and Stage 85 16382 STREET (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines COnquer Hill Road. 2 BRIAN BORU Double at the junction of Stage 86 16384 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines Brian Boru Street. 2 from Malahide Road MALAHIDE ROAD Right Turn onto St. David's Stage 87 16404 (NC-EA) D5 Filter Light Wood. 2 At bend close to corner house at junction of Clanree Road and Clandonagh Road CLANREE ROAD Speed (No. 55 Clandonagh Stage 88 16413 (NC-EA) D5 Ramps Road) 2 at the junction of ARDARA AVENUE Right Turn Ardara Avenue and Stage 89 16494 (NC-EA) D13 Filter Light Grange Road. 2 GRANGE ROAD Traffic on Grange Road at Stage 90 8420 (NC-EA) D13 Lights Grangemore Grove. 2 at the junction GRANGE ROAD Traffic of Grange Abbey Stage 91 10949 (NC-EA) D13 Lights Grove. 2 Request for improved pedestrian facilities for those COOLOCK LANE Pedestrian crossing the M1 Stage 92 14038 (NC-EA) D17 Crossing roundabout. 2 PRIORSWOOD Traffic at the Darndale Link Stage 93 15507 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 Lights Rd. 2 MORROGH One-Way Request for update Stage 94 16414 TERRACE (NC-EA) D3 System on SR No. 9187 2 at the junction of Collins Avenue, outside the COLLINSWOOD Pedestrian Whitehall Colmcille Stage 95 14580 (NC-EA) D9 Crossing GAA Club. 2 GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian at Grange Abbey Stage 96 12282 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Grove. 2 On Grange Road, at GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian Grange Abbey Stage 97 13924 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Grove. 2 GLANDORE ROAD Parking Stage 98 11421 (NC-EA) D9 Prohibition at Griffith hall. 2
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status Pedestrian Crossing requested outside MC AULEY ROAD Pedestrian Scoil Neasáin, Stage 99 12673 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Harmonstown. 2 Request for the provision of a mechanism to prevent all day parking and allow one hour free parking outside NO. 53 Avenue Bistro as exists on the COLLINS AVENUE Parking seafront carpark and Stage 100 15591 EAST (NC-EA) D5 Prohibition other locations. 2
outside Gaelscoil Traffic Cholmcille, and OSCAR TRAYNOR Island replace with a right Stage 101 16129 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 (Rescind) turning lane. 2 COOLOCK DRIVE Double on the Aldi side of Stage 102 15923 (NC-EA) D17 Yellow Lines the road. 2 PHILIPSBURGH Parking at Elton Court Stage 103 15731 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Prohibition Apartments. 2 MILLBROOK ROAD Traffic at junction of Stage 104 7135 (NC-EA) D13 Lights Millbrook Avenue. 4 Requesting an investigation to be carried out re: a potental accident black spot at the junction of Seapark Road & Mount MOUNT PROSPECT Double Prospect Avenue, Stage 105 9229 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines Dublin 3. 4
THE HOLE IN THE WALL ROAD (NC- Pedestrian across the entrance Stage 106 10277 EA) D13 Crossing to Grattan Lodge. 4 from Springdale SPRINGDALE Left Turn Road onto Tonlegee Stage 107 11389 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Filter Light Road. 4 Pedestrian at the junction of SPRINGDALE Refuge Springdale Road Stage 108 11548 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Island and Raheny Road. 4 GRATTAN LODGE Pedestrian at the entrance to Stage 109 11848 (NC-EA) D13 Build-Out Grattan Lodge. 4 mini-roundabout at the entrance to TEMPLE VIEW Temple View Stage 110 11851 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Roundabout Estate. 4
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status on the Malahide Road slip road, between Marino MALAHIDE ROAD Traffic Crescent and Stage 111 12323 (NC-EA) D3 Calming Clontarf Road. 4 CONQUER HILL Traffic Stage 112 12440 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Calming on the road. 4 GRATTAN LODGE Speed Stage 113 12810 (NC-EA) D13 Cushions outside No. 133. 4 HADDON ROAD Pedestrian at the junction of Stage 114 12935 (NC-EA) D3 Build-Out Clontarf Road. 4 Request to relocate the pedestrian crossing outside the HOWTH ROAD (NC- Pedestrian bank to outside Stage 115 13789 EA) D5 Crossing Supervalu. 4 Stop or Yield sign at the junction of Temple View Park TEMPLE VIEW and Temple View Stage 116 13861 COPSE (NC-EA) D13 Copse. 4 On Hazelwood Drive near the junction HAZELWOOD Zebra with the Kilmore Stage 117 14042 DRIVE (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Road. 4 on Church Avenue, Double adjacent to No. 72, CHURCH AVENUE Yellow Lines Drumcondra Raod Stage 118 14315 (NC-EA) D9 (Rescind) Upper. 4 PINEBROOK ROAD Traffic Stage 119 14327 (NC-EA) D5 Calming on the road. 4 MONTROSE PARK School Stage 120 14433 (NC-EA) D5 Warden at St. Fiachra's N.S. 4 at the junction of MILLBROOK Pedestrian Millbrook Avenue / Stage 121 14636 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Millbrook Road. 4 At the junction of OULTON ROAD Pedestrian Oulton Stage 122 14641 (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Road/Clontarf Road. 4 LAWRENCE Speed Stage 123 14752 GROVE (NC-EA) D3 Ramps on the road. 4 between Gracepark Road and Drumcondra Road (from the Holy Faith GRIFFITH AVENUE Double Girls School to Stage 124 14904 (NC-EA) D11 Yellow Lines Drumcondra Road). 4 Reinstatement of Road following Water Main Project HOLLYBROOK Traffic with suitable traffic Stage 125 14920 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Calming calming measures. 4
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status between Dromawling Road ELM MOUNT Traffic and Celtic Park Stage 126 14921 AVENUE (NC-EA) D9 Calming Road. 4 RICHMOND ROAD Continuous up to Shelbourne Stage 127 14957 (NC-EA) D9 White Line Football Club. 4 DUNREE PARK Double Stage 128 14966 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines on the road. 4 MALAHIDE ROAD at the junction with Stage 129 15047 (NC-EA) D9 Filter Light Collins Avenue. 4 Hazardous traffic CRESCENT PLACE One-Way conditions on above Stage 130 15399 (NC-EA) D3 System laneway. 4 ALL SAINTS DRIVE One-Way Stage 131 15493 (NC-EA) D5 System on the roads. 4 CASINO ROAD (NC- One-Way Stage 132 15553 EA) D3 System on the road. 4 Request for the installation of the 3rd leg of the pedestrian crossing at the junction of Philiipsburg PHILIPSBURGH Pedestrian Avenue/Griffith Stage 133 15595 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Avenue . 4 one set of lines on Double the entrance road to BELMONT PARK Yellow Lines the Hilltop Shopping Stage 134 15684 (NC-EA) D5 (Rescind) Centre. 4
Double MOATFIELD ROAD Yellow Lines At entry to laneway Stage 135 15978 (NC-EA) D5 (Rescind) between nos. 25-27 4 at the junction of ARDLEA ROAD Traffic Ardlea Road and Stage 136 16126 (NC-EA) D5 Calming Maryfield Drive. 4
Request for yellow CLONTARF ROAD box outside Clontarf Stage 137 16567 (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Box Dublin Bus Garage. 4 GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian at Clongriffin Stage 138 6076 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Apartments 4 request for crossing GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian near Clongriffin Stage 139 7729 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Aparts. 4 To assist pedestrians crossing GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian from the Clongriffin Stage 140 10678 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing apartments. 4
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status To assist pedestrians crossing GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian from the Clingriffin Stage 141 13305 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Apartments. 4 To assist pedestrians crossing GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian from the Clongriffin Stage 142 16412 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Apartments. 4 GRIFFITH AVENUE Pedestrian at the yellow box at Stage 143 15813 (NC-EA) D9 Crossing Ard Scoil Rís. 4 PHILIPSBURGH Pedestrian at the junction of Stage 144 12728 AVENUE (NC-EA) D9 Crossing Griffith Avenue. 4 s exting Grattan THE HOLE IN THE Lodge onto Hole in WALL ROAD (NC- Traffic the Wall Road, due Stage 145 10975 EA) D13 Measures to a blind spot. 4 LAWRENCE Speed Stage 146 14801 GROVE (NC-EA) D3 Ramps on the road. 4 LAWRENCE Speed Stage 147 14810 GROVE (NC-EA) D3 Ramps on the road. 4 MALAHIDE ROAD Request for filter Stage 148 15256 (NC-EA) D9 Filter Light light at above. 4 PHILIPSBURGH Pedestrian Stage 149 16416 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Crossing At the junction 4
Double MOATFIELD ROAD Yellow Lines Stage 150 16096 (NC-EA) D5 (Rescind) outside no.25. 4 HARMONSTOWN Speed Request for ramps Stage 151 6281 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Ramps closer to roundabout 5 Q. 74 - NCAC - 25.3.13 - Cllr. Andrew Montague - THE STILES ROAD Speed Additional speed Stage 152 6685 (NC-EA) D3 Ramps ramp on road 5 Request for safety measures to be put in place at entrance to Greenwood Estate from Blunden Drive coming in BLUNDEN DRIVE direction of Stage 153 6811 (NC-EA) D13 Buildout Millbrook/Foxhill 5 Request for ramps SWANS NEST Speed on Swan's Nest Stage 154 7946 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Ramps Avenue. 5 Reps for School Warden on Seafield Avenue at SEAFIELD AVENUE School Greenlanes National Stage 155 9502 (NC-EA) D3 Warden School. 5
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status on the entire Double northside of the road SAINT BRIGID'S Yellow Lines at the entrance to Stage 156 10025 GROVE (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) St. Brigid’s Grove. 5 For traffic exiting the Maywood/Bettyglen estate, coming out onto the Howth Rd HOWTH ROAD (NC- and making a right Stage 157 10683 EA) D5 Yellow Box turn. 5 AYREFIELD ROAD Speed Stage 158 10967 (NC-EA) D13 Ramps at the bend. 5 GREENWOOD Traffic Stage 159 11337 DRIVE (NC-EA) D13 Calming on the road. 5
main street, raheny, MAIN STREET (NC- at the parking bay Stage 160 11339 EA) D5 near the bus stop. 5 GREENWOOD Double around the green Stage 161 11391 PARK (NC-EA) D13 Yellow Lines open space. 5 DROMNANANE Double at the turning area Stage 162 11857 PARK (NC-EA) D9 Yellow Lines outside No. 14. 5 At the entrance to OULTON ROAD Double Clontarf Lawn Stage 163 12041 (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines Tennis Club. 5
Stop or Yield Sign at TEMPLE VIEW the junction of Stage 164 12061 ROW (NC-EA) D13 Temple View Green. 5 Conduct safety review of roundabout CLONSHAUGH Engineer across from Stage 165 12163 GLEN (NC-EA) D17 Query Priorswood church. 5 at the exit OLD MALAHIDE of Coolock Retail Stage 166 12380 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 Yield Sign Park. 5
Disabled outside No. 12, BRIGHTON Parking Bay Brighton Avenue, Stage 167 12755 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 (Residential) Clontarf. 5 School Warden before the ramps HOWTH ROAD (NC- Crossing signs outside 85 Stage 168 12768 EA) D3 Box Howth Road 5 Children Crossing Stage 169 12848 LEIN ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Sign on the road. 5 CARNDONAGH Double Stage 170 13068 LAWN (NC-EA) D13 Yellow Lines outside No. 41. 5 at the ‘Yield’ sign at Double the side of ELM MOUNT ROAD Yellow Lines Thorndale Medical Stage 171 13117 (NC-EA) D9 (Extend) Centre. 5
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Request SR Item SR Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Status at the junction of Children Springdale Road SPRINGDALE Crossing and Edenmore Stage 172 13142 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Sign Avenue. 5 at the entrance to Supervalu car park, HOWTH ROAD (NC- Killester, No. 165- Stage 173 13383 EA) D5 Yellow Box 169 5 On one corner of this T-junction and ASHCROFT (NC- Double the subsequent Stage 174 13509 EA) D5 Yellow Lines corners. 5 Wheelchair access WATERMILL ROAD Engineer to Clontarf Stage 175 13847 (NC-EA) D3 Query Promenade. 5 speed ramps on Sybill Hill Road on approach to St. SYBIL HILL ROAD Speed Anne's Park Stage 176 13849 (NC-EA) D5 Ramps entrance 5 Yellow box on both sides of Clontarf Rd, CLONTARF ROAD at junction with Stage 177 13911 (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Box Hollybrook Rd. 5 Request for traffic ADARE GREEN Parking study and Stage 178 14035 (NC-EA) D17 Prohibition recommendation. 5 MILLBROOK ROAD Traffic at the entrance to Stage 179 14041 (NC-EA) D13 Calming the estate. 5 Double on the west side of Stage 180 14329 THE MEWS (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines the road. 5 on Vernon Avenue on the approaches to the Sybil Hill main VERNON AVENUE Speed entrance to St. Stage 181 14485 (NC-EA) D3 Ramps Anne's Park. 5 Request to extend dyls on south side of entrance to St Brigid's Estate, as far as the footpath Double dishings in order to SAINT BRIGID'S Yellow Lines facilitate wheelchair Stage 182 15204 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) access. 5 at end of Windsor Villas (entrance to St Mary's National WINDSOR VILLAS Double School off Windsor Stage 183 15236 (NC-EA) Yellow Lines Avenue). 5
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QUESTIONS TO AREA MANAGER NORTH CENTRAL AREA 16th MARCH 2015
Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Manager to make provision for (details supplied).”
Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this housing query (details supplied).”
Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond (details supplied).”
Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to indicate when the applicant will offered housing accommodation in Area B (details supplied).”
Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the manager (details supplied).”
Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the Manager (details supplied).”
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Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
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Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.36 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.38 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.39 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
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Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to conduct a feasibility study to ‘build’ a skate park on the dipped green area opposite Northside Shopping Centre, between the Oscar Traynor Rd and Cromcastle Rd. (beside the blocked off underpass).”
Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.49 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Q.51 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager for a report on the following please (details supplied).”
Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the manager (details supplied).”
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Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the manager (details supplied).”
Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.64 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.65 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.66 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.67 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied) for a report on the following please .”
Q.68 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.69 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this (details supplied).”
Q.70 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to make provision for pedestrian crossing facilities at (details supplied).”
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Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to indicate when this applicant will be considered for housing in area B. (details supplied).”
Q.72 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.73 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.75 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Q.76 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager (details supplied).”
Q.77 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager if Dublin City Council is aware of the on line petition that has been initiated by supporters of establishing a skatepark at the site of the decommissioned underpass between Kilmore and Northside Shopping Centre and whether relevant council officials could initiate a meeting with representatives of the petitioners https://www.change.org/p/parks- landscapes-services-division-dublin-city-council-skatepark-coolock-artane-santry-to-utilise-the- decommissioned-underpass-area-at-northside-shopping- centre-as-a-skatepark/u/9883501.”
Q.78 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager to report on the current status of the changes made to the road layout between R139 from Clare Hall / Donaghmede to R107 Malahide Road Junction and the addressing of concerns and objections raised by (details supplied).”
Q.79 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager (details supplied).”
Q.80 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager (detail supplied).”
Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager (details supplied).”
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Q.82 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager to give me an update on the following housing application and also to detail what other supports might be available to the applicant in the interim [details supplied].”
Q.83 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.84 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question in relation to [details supplied].”
Q.85 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.86 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager to assist the following resident [details supplied].”
Q.87 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this matter (details supplied).”
Q.88 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to the over-hanging trees at location as (details supplied) and say if he can arrange to have same seriously cut back as resident, who suffers with ill- health, is unable to manage with the amount of leaves etc that fall from the trees into her garden.”
Q.89 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to location as per (details supplied) and arrange to have the DYLs inserted as local residents complain of all day parking.”
Q.90 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to person as per (details supplied) who is seeking local authority accommodation for herself and her son and say what her prospects are of being offered a unit in the short term are.”
Q.91 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if he can agree to provide a pedestrian crossing here as local residents fear that an accident is imminent following the changes to park entrance which is encouraging pedestrians to cross the road at this point.”
Q.92 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to poor condition of the footpath at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can arrange to repair/reinstate same as soon as possible as there is
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a hazardous drop in the footpath at this location and which is likely to cause serious damage to a vulnerable pedestrian who is likely to fall down at this point.”
Q.93 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to refer road/laneway at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can refer to request (from disabled resident who lives nearby) for the installation of DYLs as he is constantly denied access to footpath due to parked vehicles blocking the way.”
Q.94 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to refer to footpath at location as per (details supplied) and say if he will arrange for the installation of a dishing to provide ease of access for local wheelchair user.”
Q.95 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to person as per (details supplied) who is seeking senior citizen accommodation and say what his prospects are of being offered a unit in the short term are.”
Q.96 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to person as per (details supplied) who recently applied for a grant under the housing aid for the elderly scheme and say when he is likely to be provided with the necessary grant.”
Q.97 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer row of trees at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can agree to seriously cut back same as nearby residents are worried about the way in which they are encroaching on nearby houses.”
Q.98 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Q.99 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Q.100 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Q.101 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Q.102 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Q.103 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
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Q.104 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Q.105 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
A further inspection of these lands will be carried out however from previous inspections the nature of the building rubble and materials that remain on the site and the cost to landscape the site make it cost prohibitive in terms of the value derived from such works as it is intended that this site will be developed in the short to medium term with the site being cleared as part of any development.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Ollie Brady, Administrative Officer - 2223055
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Una Bagnall, A/Senior Planner - 2223459
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Una Bagnall, A/Senior Planner - 2223459
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Jim Lee, Community and Social Development Officer - 2228862 086-8150319
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
A brief survey of Northern Cross, Malahide Road, Belmayne Avenue, Clare Hall and Ayrfield showed a number of advertising signs. These signs include some advertising structures, some casual fly-posting type advertising and some signs placed on road medians and grass verges.
The roadside signs constitute a breach of section 71 of the Roads Act 1993 and have been referred to the Council’s Roads & Streets Department for attention. Fly-posting signs and signs attached to railings and fencing are a breach of the Litter Acts and have been referred to the Council’s Waste Management Section for their attention.
Most of the lands concerned are vacant. Ownership of these lands has been sought with a view to initiating enforcement procedures.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Fiacra Worrall, Assistant Enforcement Manager - 2223316
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the Manager to make provision for (details supplied).”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Division has inspected this location. A reply will be issued to the Councillor within the next week.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this housing query (details supplied).”
Reply:
The applicant (details supplied) is a relatively short period of time on the waiting list. She is currently in 699th position on band two for two bed accommodation for Area B (Darndale / Belcamp / Kilbarrack / Raheny). Unfortunately, she will not be reached for an offer of accommodation for some time.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer - 2222062
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond (details supplied).”
Reply:
The applicant (details supplied) is currently on band three of the housing list for two bed accommodation with the following positions:
954th for Area B (Darndale / Belcamp / Kilbarrack /Coolock) 1063rd for Area E (Cabra /Finglas) 429th for Area H (Ballybough / Dorset St./ East Wall)
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer - 2222062
All applications to the Exceptional Social Grounds Scheme will be assessed and a decision made on the basis of the written evidence submitted to support the application. Applications to the Exceptional Social Grounds Scheme must be submitted in writing to the Chief Housing Welfare Officer and be supported by a report or letter from a third party professional that has firsthand knowledge of the situation.
Contact: Anne Helferty, A/Chief Welfare Officer/Principal Social Worker - 2223330
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to indicate when the applicant will offered housing accommodation in Area B (details supplied).”
Reply:
I can confirm that the applicant (details supplied) is listed on band two the waiting for three bed accommodation and has the following positions:
74th for Area B ( Coolock/Kilbarrack/Darndale) 89th for Area E ( Cabra/Finglas)
Based on these positions it may be some time before the applicant will be reached for an offer of accommodation
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer – 2222062.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Planning Permission was granted by An Bord Pleanala on 19th of June 2012 (Planning Register Reference 2975/11) for “alterations to the existing site know as (details supplied) to include the restoration of the existing seawater baths facility with supporting facilities and the provision of a single storey restaurant and cafe bar. The proposal includes the following; the restoration of the existing seawater swimming pool area including, the refurbishment and upgrading of the existing perimeter swimming pool wall, the provision of changing cubicles, ancillary plant and storage areas at the existing baths lower level and the construction of a single storey lifeguard viewing room at the existing baths upper level; the demolition of the existing derelict one storey structures on site and the construction of a single storey pavilion restaurant and cafe bar (350.2sqm) with associated ancillary accommodation and covered terrace area”.
The applicant has 5 years to implement a permission so this permission does not expire until mid 2017. The earliest an applicant can come in for an extension of duration of a permission is one year from its due expiry.
The Public Domain Officer inspected the location and found it to be in good condition. A small amount of graffiti located on a side wall has been forwarded to the Contractor for removal.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: John Downey, Administrative Officer – 2223465 Richard Cleary, Public Domain Officer – 2228866
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
We will examine the lighting on (details supplied), and any improvements considered necessary will be added to a list for consideration for inclusion in a future lighting improvements programme subject to available finances.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer - 2224539.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Division has inspected this location. A repair has been scheduled within the next 10/12 weeks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
As reported in response to Area Committee Question September 2014, The property mentioned is one of a long established row of houses. Planning permission is not required for the vent pipe to the rear and enforcement action under the planning code is not possible in respect of any deficiency concerning it.
In relation to the alleged non-compliance with building regulations the Building Control Authority under current legislation cannot take enforcement proceedings for failure to comply with building regulations where the building or works have been completed in excess of five years.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Fiacra Worrall, Assistant Enforcement Manager - 2223316
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Gerard O’Connell, Senior Engineer (A), Regional Projects & Flood Advisory Office - 2224302
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) i, it is illegal to park”on a footway,a grass margin or a median strip”; It is not the policy of Dublin City Council.to concrete over grass verges to accommodate parking. Such undertaking would in many cases require the pathway to be converted to carriageway standard in order to accommodate vehicle weights, involving the relocation of services such as public lighting, drainage and landscaping etc. this would be cost prohibitive.
It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as providing bollards, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. Infringements of the Act is being referred to the Gardai and Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician - 2222505
Dublin City Council erected a timber knee rail along a length of the roadside margin on the south side of this avenue where illegal parking has led to damage of the grassed margin. This has led to a reduction in parking with one wheel on the grassed margin, however parking on the footpath side of the margin has persisted. It is considered that there is reasonable, legal parking facilities available in the locality. The Gardaí carry out occasional parking control at this roadway. While such parking abuse persists the establishment and growth of grassed margins at the location remains a challenge.
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
This junction meets on a busy orbital and arterial relief route. It would not be possible to reduce traffic flow at this junction without the introduction of turn bans onto Grace Park Road from Richmond Road and Griffith Avenue. This in turn would create adverse traffic effects and severe inconvenience to residents on roads where traffic would be diverted. Therefore such relief measures are not recommended.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
A yellow box has been provided to facilitate egress from this signalised junction, however the matter has been forwarded to the ITS Officer to determine if signal changes can be made to facilitate exiting traffic from (details supplied) Avenue.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The City Council acknowledges that there are estranged parents who have children and where there are access arrangements, the children are included on an individual’s application. The applicant is required to submit the birth certificates and legal documentation to have the children included. Due to the high demand for housing, it is not possible to consider applicants with access children for two bed accommodation.
Similarly, where there is joint custody in place, the documentation regarding the arrangements and any other relevant information must be submitted for assessment. Joint custody may not automatically confer eligibility for two bed accommodation as a number of factors must be taken into account such as the custody arrangements in place, the number of children involved and the demand and availability of housing in the applicant’s area of preference. In addition to joint custody, some applicants may be very involved with their children’s upbringing and education and there may be other medical or welfare issues to be taken into account. Each case is considered on its merits as to whether two bed accommodation can be allocated.
As applicants are considered for housing based on the length of time on the waiting list, the age of the children at the time of offer must also be taken into consideration. The arrangements may no longer be in place when the applicant is within the offer range. Due to the high number of applicants on the waiting list, the City Council must make the best utilisation of the housing stock available to provide accommodation for as many people as possible.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Housing Allocations& Transfers - 2222061
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The stop sign and associated road markings are located in the correct position with regard to best practice in road marking at junctions. Having been examined by the Traffic Officer on 10/10/2014 no problems were found with regard to the signage interfering with access to the above property. Therefore further action is not recommended.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Dublin City Council is currently carrying out an analysis of its workforce with a view to determining future workforce needs. This analysis will seek to identify gaps between the present and future need, and look to set out solutions to enable the organisations to meet its goals. The potential of an apprenticeship scheme will be considered as part of the examination of future staffing needs.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Margaret Geraghty Executive Manager – 2222014.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Division has inspected this location. A repair has been scheduled to be carried out within 4 weeks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
(Details supplied) is being used as a rat run from Kilmore Road in order to avoid Ardlea Road and Oscar Traynor Road at peak traffic times. The traffic Engineer is currently examining the location with a view to providing a turn ban from Kilmore Road at peak and the possible effects of such on surrounding areas where traffic is being diverted.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technican – 222505.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Patricia Keogh, Administrative Officer - 2228850
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Architect dealing with the refurbishment of (details supplied) reports the following planned programme of works: Part 8 application (planning) process on the currently un-occupied block to be completed by April 2015. Tender is scheduled for Spring/May 2015. Construction is estimated to commence subsequent to tender, approximately May 2015. The programme of construction is estimated at approximately 6-8 months with a phased occupation of units commencing late July 2015. An asbestos survey will be carried out prior to any work commencing on the apartments. These units are currently bed-sit units. After refurbishment they will be one bedroom units.
As the refurbishment is commencing in the un-occupied block no tenants will be required to move initially. The exact nature of the proposals for tenants in the occupied block has yet to be determined. These issues will be addressed as construction progresses on the Block 1.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Dublin City Council, together with the three other Dublin Local Authorities launched an anti-dog fouling campaign in 2013 with the introduction of the Litter Hotline 1800 251 500. This was followed up in 2014 with the introduction of a suite of signs which have been put in place throughout the city.
This office is aware that dog fouling is still a major problem in the city. To this end, Waste Management Services and Parks & Landscapes Services have joined forces to try to eliminate dog fouling in parks and open green spaces and indeed throughout the city.
Meetings have taken place between representatives of both Departments who have agreed there is a need to: o to develop a strategy. o set a broad policy. o put a model in place. o ensure the Area Offices are involved. o then roll out policy.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The tree at this location has been inspected by Parks and Landscape Services and consideration is being given to the requested removal of this tree. It is proposed to include the proposed works in the tree maintenance schedule for the North Central West District for 2015/2016.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The current insulation project being carried out by the City Council is Phase 1 of the retro-fitting programme which includes: Cavity Wall Insulation Attic Insulation Draught Proofing Cylinder lagging Jacket
The major component of this upgrade work is pump filling cavity walls. Under Phase 1 for 2013/2014 - 1,212 dwellings have been insulated in the North Central Area. The insulation of a further 315 dwellings has been issued for completion to date in 2015 in this area.
Phase 2 of the Retrofitting Project/Programme which will focus on insulation of solid concrete wall houses will commence following the substantial completion of Phase 1, currently estimated at the end of Q3, 2015. The City Council will make an application for Phase 2 when the funding programme is announced by the Department of the Environment. The scope and extent of this funding will be decided by The Department of Environment. Mapping and identifying suitable dwellings under Phase 2 will commence in the coming weeks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services carry out maintenance operations at this park on a regular basis, which includes grass cutting and litter removal operations on an approximate 10 day cycle during the growing season. The suggested change of use to a community garden/gardens, can be examined subject to specific detailed proposals being forwarded by those who are prepared to be involved for the medium to longer term in such a feature. Resources including those required for installation, administration and servicing of allotments are not currently available to Parks & Landscape Services to consider the modification of the public open space at this location to allotments.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
(Details supplied) has been referred to the Traffic Officer and a report will be issued to the Councillor in due course.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Damien Cooney, Assistant Traffic Officer - 086 8151521.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parks & Landscape Services have recently inspected the trees referred to in the above question. There are a number of trees here which are close to the boundary wall. There is ongoing monitoring of this planting and this service proposes to selectively fell some of these trees over a number of seasons. These works will commence in Autumn 2015 and includes the removal of the specific tree referred to in the above question.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
A review of the signal timings at the junction of (details supplied) will be carried out during the AM peak hours. We will notify the Councillor of the outcome.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Barry McCann, Executive Engineer - 2223996
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
A reply will issue to the Councillor within two weeks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Terry Merren, Senior Executive Architect - 2223651
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoghan Madden, Chartered Engineer, Senior Engineer, Roads and Traffic Planning – 2222046.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Gerard O’Connell, Engineer-in-Charge, Regional Projects & Flood Advisory Office - 2224302
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services have removed the remainder of timber portion of the (details supplied) to Fairview Park for storage in accordance with the guidance given by the Arts and Cultural Advisory Group, Sub-Committee of Arts,Culture, Leisure and Community Strategic Policy Committee. It is proposed to remove the base of the piece over the coming weeks. It is proposed to carry out the installation of 3 park benches similar to other such seats at this park, during summer 2015.
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
The Public Art Manager is preparing a report on the future of the memorial and site to submit to the next Arts and Cultural Advisory Group meeting on the 30th March, 2014. He is consulting with the artist Andrew St Ledger and the Parks and Landscape Services in preparation of this report.
Contact: Ruairí Ó’Cuív, Public Art Manager – 2228589.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.36 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Plans are being considered for how the story of the (details supplied) and its internationally important habitats, flora and fauna can best be interpreted for visitors to the island. When plans are sufficiently progressed they will be presented to the Area Committee for consultation.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Leslie Moore, City Parks Superintendent - 2225049
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The keys of this dwelling were received in Housing Maintenance within the past week. An initial inspection was carried out by the Area Maintenance Foreman. This is a 3-bed house with a small bathroom downstairs off the kitchen and the toilet positioned outside the back door. The initial inspection indicated substantial work is required before re-letting. A Task Order will be prepared over the next few weeks. The most suitable layout of the house will be decided on at that stage taking into account the location of the bathroom and kitchen space.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.38 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Waste Management Services have (details supplied) cleaned and swept on a weekly basis. Parked cars can hinder our cleaning efforts and every effort is made to keep this street as clean as possible.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.39 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
This matter will be forwarded to the Traffic Officer, and on clarification of the original statutory request the road markings will be renewed as soon as the Traffic Officer’s work schedule permits.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Damien Cooney, Assistant Traffic Officer.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The City Council are actively looking for suitable accommodation for the applicant (details supplied) and have been working with his support workers to try and source suitable accommodation. He has been nominated for accommodation with an Approved Housing Body in one of his areas of choice. For any further information in that regard, you may contact Mr. Darren Ryan, Homeless Services, Parkgate Hall, telephone 2223848.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Housing Allocations& Transfers - 2222061
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The double yellow lines at (details supplied) have been renewed.
Bollards are not provided on footpaths as a measure to prevent parking as it is illegal to park on a footpath. Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) i, it is illegal to park” on a footway, a grass margin or a median strip”; Moreover double yellow lines have been provided from the common boundary of The Bicycle Shop and (details supplied) Court, southwards for 3 meters.
Illegal parking will be reported to the Gardai & Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500, for enforcement under the law.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The request for the reinstatement bus markings at (details supplied) will be referred to Traffic Officer who will have road markings renewed where necessary as soon as his work schedule permits.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to conduct a feasibility study to ‘build’ a skate park on the dipped green area opposite Northside Shopping Centre, between the Oscar Traynor Rd and Cromcastle Rd. (beside the blocked off underpass).”
Reply:
The public open space at this location has been examined and it is not considered suitable for the installation of the requested facility. Other public open space in the general area will be examined for consideration of such a facility over the coming months. There are no specific resources in the current year’s estimates of Parks and Landscape Services for the placement of the requested feature.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Arrangements have been made to put in place “No Dumping” signs along the cross walks between the (details supplied).
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parking restrictions have been provided where appropriate on residential roads adjacent to (details supplied) while at the same time being mindful not to inconvenience local residents with further restrictions.
Parking restrictions and other measures are generally not provided in situations that are already covered under the Road Traffic Act, where enforcement can be carried out by the Gardaí or Dublin Street Parking Services.
Dublin City Council do not have the resources to carry out a risk assessment of all the roads listed, but will continue to deal with road safety issues as they arise on a case by case basis in the appropriate manner.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Building Inspector in charge has inspected the above structure/place and deemed it not to be a Dangerous Structure within the meaning of the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964 (as amended).
Contact: Terry Merren, Senior Executive Architect – 2223651
There are currently no trees on the grounds of this development impacting on this wall. There are cracks present in the wall. The whole boundary along this rear lane is in poor condition with hedgerow type planting along it the laneway. Dublin City Council do not have responsibility for this gated laneway.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
There are no small Dublin City Council owned sites suitable for the building of one house in the North Central Area that are currently available for disposal. In the event that a site becomes available it would be necessary to advertise the site for sale and any proposed disposal would be subject to the approval of the elected members under Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Ollie Brady, Adminstrative Officer - 2223055
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Services can find no record of correspondence with Dublin Bus regarding this issue. A copy of an email sent to Dublin Bus directly from Councillor Gilliland with this request was forwarded to this office by Councillor Gilliland on the 11th February 2015.
Any requests regarding the installation of raised “Castle Kerbs” should be sent to Dublin Bus. This is not the responsibility of Dublin City Council Road Maintenance Services.
The question has been forwarded to Dublin Bus requesting that a reply be issued directly to Councillor Gilliland.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297. Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer – 2228848.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.49 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Reply:
The group use for (details supplied) varies from week to week and month to month but in general is well used with very little vacancies. The timetable for the week ending 15/3/15 is outlined below:
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9.00-10.00 Closed Closed Vacant Vacant Closed Public 10.00-11.00 Closed Closed Group Group Swim Public 11.00-12.00 Closed Closed Vacant Vacant Swim Public 12.00-13.00 Closed Closed Group Vacant Swim Public 13.00-14.00 Group Vacant Group Group Swim 14.00-15.00 Group Vacant Closed Closed Closed 15.00-16.00 Group Group Group Group Closed 16.00-17.00 Group Group Group Group Closed 17.00-18.00 Closed Closed Group Group Closed 18.00-19.00 Group Group Closed Closed Closed 19.00-20.00 Group Group Closed Closed Closed 20.00-21.00 Group Group Closed Closed Closed
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Jim Beggan, Senior Executive Officer - 2223877
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Reply:
It is currently the case that maintenance requests for windows, window frames, front doors, panels and doorframes are investigated by the local depot. If the repair can be carried out by the local depot, i.e. minor repairs, repairs to handles/hinges, seal repairs etc it will be carried out locally and within a short timeframe (weeks). In the past, if the repair was deemed to be more substantial, and new windows and/or doors were required the works were placed on a waiting list irrespective of condition or priority by our Joinery Workshop.
A more targeted approach is now being adopted which includes an inspection and a categorisation, as follows:
Category Description Estimated Timeframe A Windows are extensively rotten. Urgent 0 to 3 months replacement required. (approximately, depending on demand) B Partial rot. Senior Citizens. Reduced integrity. 3 to 12 months (approximately, depending on demand) C Windows in acceptable condition. No immediate Re-inspect within 24 months. repairs evident. Single to Double glazed needed. D Windows in good condition. No future repairs. Re-inspect within 36 months or on request
This system will ensure that those windows in greatest need of replacement will be dealt with first and in the shortest timeframe.
The windows in this dwelling have been assessed and categorised as 'Category A'. It should be noted that there is a high demand in the 'Category A' list as a result of a backlog due to the change over in categorisation which will require the '0-3 months approximately depending on demand' to be extended for a period until the backlog is cleared.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.51 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Reply:
The roadside tree at this location has been inspected by staff of Parks and Landscape Services. The tree is considered to be in satisfactory condition at present and is not considered to require general pruning operations at the current time. Removal of this roadside tree is not being considered at the current time. As previously indicated this Service will continue to monitor the roadside tree at this location.
A footpath repair has been scheduled at this location.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to (details supplied).”
Reply:
The responsibility for clearing blocked drains in houses rests with the tenant (as per tenants handbook). This position has not changed. Housing Maintenance will oblige tenants in houses with blocked drains only where our resources allow and where demand from priority calls has been dealt with. Priority for our Choke Car Service is clearing blockages in flat complexes and in Older Persons units.
The Maintenance Section receives over 5000 calls per annum in relation to blocked drains and Choke car related issues. There are currently 3 Cars operating citywide. Plans will be progressed this year in conjunction with staff to review the service for greater efficiency. The blockage at this address (details supplied) was cleared on 5th March 2015.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The roadside tree at the above location has been inspected by Parks and Landscape Services. Apart from the presence of a number of low branches the tree is considered to be in satisfactory condition and is not considered to require general pruning operations at this time. The low branch removal at this tree will be carried out during spring 2015.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager for a report on the following please (details supplied).”
Reply:
Dublin City Council, together with the three other Dublin Local Authorities launched an anti-dog fouling campaign in 2013 with the introduction of the Litter Hotline 1800 251 500. This was followed up in 2014 with the introduction of a suite of signs which have been put in place throughout the city.
This office is aware that dog fouling is still a major problem in the city. To this end, Waste Management Services and Parks & Landscapes Services have joined forces to try to eliminate dog fouling in parks and open green spaces and indeed throughout the city.
Meeting have taken place between representatives of both Departments who have agreed there is a need to: o to develop a strategy. o set a broad policy. o put a model in place. o ensure the Area Offices are involved. o then roll out policy.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The (details supplied) was inspected on the 9th March and no graffiti was found. However, some of the shutters were up. The shutter beside the main shutters looked as if they had been freshly painted recently. There was no graffiti evident on the front of the building.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Darren McClean, Property Management Section - 2222852
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
There is provision in the 2015 Programme of Parks Improvements for the North Central Area for the installation of an artificial grass surface at the amenity at the above park which will permit both casual football and training use during normal park opening hours. It is scheduled that these works will be carried out during summer 2015.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Waste Management Services will monitor litter levels at this junction to see if there is a requirement for litter bins there.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
While the City Council at its meeting on 1st Sept 2014 officially closed the public right of way at this location, the applicants would have to undertake works in relation pedestrian treatments and effect closure by means of steel door and provision of a reinforced concrete at the point of closure and this would be expected to take some time and liaison with Dublin City Council Departments etc. There are also requirements which involve some quite precise engagement with UPC in relation to the pavement above the underpass.
Separately Dublin City Council has no specific plans in relation to the area other than a requirement of the provision of appropriate landscaping as stipulated by Dublin City Council Parks Department once closure has taken place.
Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager – 2228846/086 8064399
There are no plans at the present time for modification of the public open space at this location.
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The public open space at this location has been examined and it is not considered suitable for the installation of the requested facility. Other public open space in the general area will be examined for consideration of such a facility over the coming months.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
This application has recently been awarded a high medical priority for the provision of an extension. However given the understandable wish by both the tenant and the hospital staff that he be facilitated in returning home as soon as practicable, the Occupational therapist agreed to reassess the tenant's situation to see if the installation of a stair lift into the property would be suitable and allow for a expedited discharge from hospital. Other alternatives were discussed and it was agreed that ramped access and a stairlift would be provided at this tenant's home in the interim while waiting for the extension. The Occupational Therapist for (details supplied) submitted a report stating that her recommendation was "to temporarily install a stairlift to facilitate upstairs living whilst waiting for the downstairs work to be completed". She went on to say that in relation to this applicant that he "has a good comprehension of risks and safety hazards" and that she had "no hesitation in recommending the installation of a stairlift for him".
A report was forwarded to the Maintenance Officer from the OT on the 6th January 2015 to say that yes, the installation of a stairlift would be an interim measure to allow this applicant to return home. Letters were sent to several Starilift companies on the 9th January 2015 to submit quotes. Several lift companies were asked to assess what model of lift would meet this applicant's needs whilst suiting the layout of the stairs. Several quotes were received and one company were chosen to install the lift.
The City Council understand from other communications that this applicant's wife does not think that the recommendation of the OT is a feasible solution. If this is the position I suggest that she contact the Occupational Therapist who can, if necessary, meet with the lift engineers and discuss the specifications and make and model that will be more suited to her husband. There are many models and brands of stairlift that can be installed to suit the layout of a stairs, hall and landing area. As soon as we receive the amended recommendations, we can instruct the company to install an alternative stairlift.
The issues regarding the provision of an extension is that that due to the volume of extensions, both in hand and also on the waiting list to commence, there is currently approximately a two year waiting time for such works. However despite the waiting time for the extension, the interim measures recommended by the OT will allow this applicant return home. Therefore given the recommendations that can be put in place for these alterative works, it is strongly advised that the applicant and his wife proceed with the stairlift installation and the ramp in order to facilitate the applicant leaving hospital and remaining at home. The City Council expect the OT will, in the near future, look at ways to adapt the existing bathroom that will meet the needs of this applicant until we are in a position to provide ground floor accommodation. These bathroom adaptations will be looked at when we are advised of the specifications by the OT.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Area maintenance Foreman reports that there is a leak from the flat overhead which has caused water damage to this flat (details supplied). The Foreman had difficulty gaining access to the flat overhead. However, access was gained this week and arrangements have been made to have a sink unit replaced.
When this work has been completed the Foreman will make arrangements with the tenant of No.71 to have any necessary repairs carried out to his flat.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The applicant (details supplied) is currently on band three of the waiting list for two bed accommodation with the following positions.
38th for Area B (Darndale / Belcamp / Coolock / Kilbarrack) 42nd for Area E (Cabra / Finglas)
As there are other applicants ahead of the applicant, it may be some time before the applicant is reached with an offer of accommodation.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer - 2222062
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.64 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The premises that is currently known as (details supplied) is held by way of two leases from Dublin City Council. The premises Nos. 70 to 110 (details supplied) Road including the house formerly known as “Annsbrook” was demised by Dublin City Council by way of Indenture of Lease dated 28th July 1967 to Drumcondra Football Club (1963) Limited for a period of 99 years from 25th March 1963 and subject to a rent of £1,100 sterling (€1,396.71). The lands may only be used as a football stadium and there are no restrictions on assignments or subleases. The current lessees are Lyttleton Enterprises Limited.
A further lease concerning this property (described as a plot of land to the rear of 64 (details supplied) which is an Indenture of Lease dated 1st June 1995 was demised by Dublin City Council to Donnelly Fruit & Veg Limited for a term of 77.5 years from 25th September 1991 in consideration of the payment of IR£15,000 (€19,046.07) and subject to an annual rent of IR£1.00 if demanded. The current lessees are also Lyttleton Enterprises Limited.
Contact: Darren McClean, Senior Staff Officer - 2222852
The (details supplied) property is owned by Dublin City Council but has been leased long term as a playing pitch and stadium. The current leasee is Lyttleton Enterprises Limited who allow Shelbourne Football Club to be based there.
As part of discussions in recent months with both Shelbourne and Bohemians Football Clubs there is a tentative proposal that both would use Dalymount Park with the possibility of the City Council purchasing the property at Phibsboro.
If the City Council could purchase Dalymount Park then we would be seeking the surrender of the lease at (details supplied) which would allow that site to be redeveloped in the future and for the purchase cost of Dalymount to be recouped.
Such a proposal would provide a long term survival solution for both clubs and they would be based at Dalymount under the ownership of Dublin City Council.
To achieve all this there are several obstacles yet to be overcome.
Contact: Brendan Kenny, Assistant Chief Executive - 2225099
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.65 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Work is in progress in 6 of the 8 vacant units in (details supplied) at present. Electrical Services are carrying out electrical upgrading in these units, which will then be decorated and made available for letting. It is envisaged that works will commence on the two remaining units before the end of March 2015
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance Section - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.66 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Residential areas like (details supplied) are cleaned on a twelve week cycle. Dog dirt is removed during the course of this cleaning schedule. There are no plans to install litter bins in this residential area.
(Details supplied) Residents Group are in contact with the Public Domain Officer with regard to regular area clean ups. Any report of graffiti on public property is removed from this estate when it occurs.
Dublin City Council, together with the 3 other Dublin Local Authorities launched an anti-dog fouling campaign in 2013 with the introduction of the Litter Hotline 1800 251 500. This was followed up in 2014 with a suite of anti-dog signs which have been put in place throughout the city.
Dublin City Council is aware that dog fouling is still a major problem in the city. To this end, Waste Management Services and Parks & Landscapes Services have joined forces to try to eliminate dog fouling in parks and open green spaces and indeed throughout the city. The issue of Dog fouling will also be addressed in the new Litter Management Plan 2016-2018.
Meeting have taken place between representatives of both Departments who have agreed there is a need to: o to develop a strategy. o set a broad policy. o put a model in place. o ensure the Area Offices are involved. o then roll out policy.
Meanwhile, arrangements have been made to put in place anti-dog fouling signs and “No Dumping” signs at (details supplied)
Parks and Landscapes Division have no plans for further modification at this location during 2015, however we intend to continue the high standard of maintenance on public open spaces throughout the estate.
Road Maintenance Services has no works scheduled for (details supplied) on our major works programme 2015.
A request for traffic calming measures in (details supplied) was examined by the Traffic Advisory Group in 2012. Traffic calming measures were not recommended at the time as the results of a speed survey did not meet the warrant i.e. the 85th percentile speed was determined as 38km/h.
The further request for traffic calming measures has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for re-examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240. Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868. Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer, 222 4243 Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent – 2223436 Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.67 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied) for a report on the following please .”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Helen Smirnova, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Management and Control – 2222584.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.68 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
New buildings and material alterations to existing buildings are required to comply with the requirements of the building regulations including Part M ‘Access and Use’. In many instances relating to alterations or works to restaurants, it is a statutory requirement to apply for and be granted a Disability Access Certificate before the building is opened, occupied or used. The Building Control Authority carefully considers these applications and may grant, refuse to grant, or grant with conditions, the required certificate.
Additionally since March 1st, 2014 the design of such works must be undertaken by a Registered Architect, Registered Building Surveyor or Chartered Engineer. The works must be inspected during construction and, on completion, a Certificate of Compliance (with the Building Regulations) must be lodged with the Building Control Authority. This certificate must be signed by both the builder and the Registered Architect, Registered Building Surveyor or Chartered Engineer who inspected the works during construction. This includes certifying compliance with Part M requirements relating to accessibility.
Contact: Patricia Calleary, Building Control - 2225912
The regulations for universal accessibility to buildings are found in Building Regulations 2009 Technical Guidance Document. The new café in the (details supplied), is in full compliance with the Irish building regulations and fully accessible to wheelchairs, the design and layout of the new café also provides a wheelchair accessible restroom. Designated parking bays are provided with full wheelchair access to café and toilets from the parking area.
Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent – 2223401
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.69 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this (details supplied).”
Reply:
Roads Maintenance Services has inspected this location. A temporary tarmac dressing will be completed in the coming week. A permanent concrete repair has been scheduled within the next 10-12 weeks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.70 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to make provision for pedestrian crossing facilities at (details supplied).”
Reply:
The request for a pedestrian crossing at the above location has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to indicate when this applicant will be considered for housing in area B. (details supplied).”
Reply:
The applicant (details supplied) is currently on band two of the housing list for two bed accommodation with the following positions.
361st for Area B (Darndale / Belcamp / Coolock / Kilbarrack) 182nd for Area D (Ballymun /Santry) 409th for Area E (Cabra / Finglas)
Unfortunately, based on these positions the applicant will not be reached for an offer of accommodation for some time.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer - 2222062
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.72 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The City Council operates a programme of adaptations for tenants with reduced mobility. Depending on the level of need the adaptations can take the form of: Simple hand rails and hand grips to assist the tenant to move around their home Installation of ramps and other wheelchair accessibility adaptations (door widening, provision of turning circles, etc) Installation of stair lifts Bathroom adaptations (replace bath with walk-in shower, replace bathroom suite, etc) In extreme cases DCC will provide an extension to the home (to allow living quarters for those tenants who can no longer access the bedrooms or toilet facilities upstairs).
Tenants apply for inclusion on a waiting list for any of the above through an application process which includes submission of medical reports outlining their condition and detailed Operational Therapist reports describing the exact adaptations required. If the application is assessed as Medical Priority One then they are placed on a list which operates on the basis that all Medical Priority One cases are given the same priority and are dealt with as per the finances available and the length of time they are on the list. It would be patently unfair if a priority case already on the list was superseded by a late comer to the list.
The time on the waiting list to have the works carried out when a case has been approved on medical grounds varies. Firstly, the level and availability of funding for the scheme will decide how long an approved case may be on the waiting list. Secondly, the scale of the works required i.e. if it is an extension and requires major building work at the property or if it is the installation of a stairlift. The estimated waiting time for works to commence for cases approved and identified as being a high medical priority case for an extension is approximately two years, when funding has been established.
In most cases where the medical needs of a tenant dictate the construction of an extension, the medical advice will allow for temporary adaptations (ramp, stairlift, bathroom adaptations to existing bathroom, etc) to facilitate the tenant access to upstairs living while waiting for the extension.
The following table details applications and spending on this programme:
2012 2013 2014
Number of Applications Received 311 203 169
Number of Approved Applications 162 87 79
Number of Adaptations Completed 154 131 165
Monies awarded for and spent on €870,.000 €816,000.00 €977,900.00 adaptations
The budget for this service varies from year to year, however it should be noted that the budget is limited and allocated according to balancing the greatest need with the number of approved cases on each list.
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This application (details supplied) has recently been awarded a high medical priority for the provision of an extension. However given the understandable wish by both the tenant and the hospital staff that he be facilitated in returning home as soon as practicable, the Occupational therapist agreed to reassess the tenant's situation to see if the installation of a stair lift into the property would be suitable and allow for a expedited discharge from hospital. Other alternatives were discussed and it was agreed that ramped access and a stairlift would be provided at this tenant's home in the interim while waiting for the extension. The Occupational Therapist for (details supplied) submitted a report stating that her recommendation was "to temporarily install a stairlift to facilitate upstairs living whilst waiting for the downstairs work to be completed". She went on to say that in relation to this applicant that he "has a good comprehension of risks and safety hazards" and that she had "no hesitation in recommending the installation of a stairlift for him".
A report was forwarded to the Maintenance Officer from the OT on the 6th January 2015 to say that yes, the installation of a stairlift would be an interim measure to allow this applicant to return home. Letters were sent to several Stairlift companies on the 9th January 2015 to submit quotes. Several lift companies were asked to assess what model of lift would meet this applicant's needs whilst suiting the layout of the stairs. Several quotes were received and one company were chosen to install the lift.
The City Council understand from other communications that this applicant's wife does not think that the recommendation of the OT is a feasible solution. If this is the position I suggest that she contact the Occupational Therapist who can, if necessary, meet with the lift engineers and discuss the specifications and make and model that will be more suited to her husband. There are many models and brands of stairlift that can be installed to suit the layout of a stairs, hall and landing area. As soon as we receive the amended recommendations, we can instruct the company to install an alternative stairlift.
The issues regarding the provision of an extension is that that due to the volume of extensions, both in hand and also on the waiting list to commence, there is currently approximately a two year waiting time for such works. However despite the waiting time for the extension, the interim measures recommended by the OT will allow this applicant return home. Therefore given the recommendations that can be put in place for these alterative works, it is strongly advised that the applicant and his wife proceed with the stairlift installation and the ramp in order to facilitate the applicant leaving hospital and remaining at home. The City Council expect the OT will, in the near future, look at ways to adapt the existing bathroom that will meet the needs of this applicant until we are in a position to provide ground floor accommodation. These bathroom adaptations will be looked at when we are advised of the specifications by the OT.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.73 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
There are currently three contractors engaged to carry out refurbishment works at (details supplied) in three separate phases of the overall refurbishment project. Details of the contractors are as follows:
Clancy Construction, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Bracegrade Ltd, Dundrum, Dublin 14. Gowna Construction Ltd, Spencer St, Dublin 3.
In accordance with the contract each contractor must comply with the following requirements:
The Council has confirmed that the contractors are in compliance with the terms of the contracts.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Evelyn Hanlon Senior Executive Officer - 2225153
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
There are no available rooms in the Dublin City Council Offices in the North Central Area to facilitate the hosting of clinics.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.75 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The public open space at this location has been examined and it is not considered suitable for the installation of the requested facility. Other public open space in the general area will be examined for consideration of such a facility over the coming months. This service will make contact with representatives of those seeking the development of this facility following the proposed examination of public open space in the area with a view to identifying a site suitable for the installation and maintenance of such a facility.
The costs associated with the development and maintenance of a skateboard park can vary dependant of the design and type of facility. A typical example of a modular type facility requires in the order of €150,000.00 to install. The in-situ concrete type of feature at Bushy Park cost approximately €230,000 when installed a number of years ago.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.76 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The City Council operates a programme of adaptations for tenants with reduced mobility. Depending on the level of need the adaptations can take the form of: Simple hand rails and hand grips to assist the tenant to move around their home Installation of ramps and other wheelchair accessibility adaptations (door widening, provision of turning circles, etc) Installation of stair lifts Bathroom adaptations (replace bath with walk-in shower, replace bathroom suite, etc) In extreme cases DCC will provide an extension to the home (to allow living quarters for those tenants who can no longer access the bedrooms or toilet facilities upstairs). Tenants apply for inclusion on a waiting list for any of the above through an application process which includes submission of medical reports outlining their condition and detailed Operational Therapist reports describing the exact adaptations required. If the application is assessed as Medical Priority One then they are placed on a list which operates on the basis that all Medical Priority One cases are given the same priority and are dealt with as per the finances available and the length of time they are on the list. It would be patently unfair if a priority case already on the list was superseded by a late comer to the list.
The time on the waiting list to have the works carried out when a case has been approved on medical grounds varies. Firstly, the level and availability of funding for the scheme will decide how long an approved case may be on the waiting list. Secondly, the scale of the works required i.e. if it is an extension and requires major building work at the property or if it is the installation of a stairlift. The estimated waiting time for works to commence for cases approved and identified as being a high medical priority case for an extension is approximately two years, when funding has been established.
In most cases where the medical needs of a tenant dictate the construction of an extension, the medical advice will allow for temporary adaptations (ramp, stairlift, bathroom adaptations to existing bathroom, etc) to facilitate the tenant access to upstairs living while waiting for the extension.
The following table details applications and spending on this programme:
2012 2013 2014
Number of Applications Received 311 203 169
Number of Approved Applications 162 87 79
Number of Adaptations Completed 154 131 165
Monies awarded for and spent on €870,.000 €816,000.00 €977,900.00 adaptations
The budget for this service varies from year to year, however it should be noted that the budget is limited and allocated according to balancing the greatest need with the number of approved cases on each list.
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This application (details supplied) has recently been awarded a high medical priority for the provision of an extension. However given the understandable wish by both the tenant and the hospital staff that he be facilitated in returning home as soon as practicable, the Occupational therapist agreed to reassess the tenant's situation to see if the installation of a stair lift into the property would be suitable and allow for a expedited discharge from hospital. Other alternatives were discussed and it was agreed that ramped access and a stairlift would be provided at this tenant's home in the interim while waiting for the extension. The Occupational Therapist for (details supplied) submitted a report stating that her recommendation was "to temporarily install a stairlift to facilitate upstairs living whilst waiting for the downstairs work to be completed". She went on to say that in relation to this applicant that he "has a good comprehension of risks and safety hazards" and that she had "no hesitation in recommending the installation of a stairlift for him".
A report was forwarded to the Maintenance Officer from the OT on the 6th January 2015 to say that yes, the installation of a stairlift would be an interim measure to allow this applicant to return home. Letters were sent to several Stairlift companies on the 9th January 2015 to submit quotes. Several lift companies were asked to assess what model of lift would meet this applicant's needs whilst suiting the layout of the stairs. Several quotes were received and one company were chosen to install the lift.
The City Council understand from other communications that this applicant's wife does not think that the recommendation of the OT is a feasible solution. If this is the position I suggest that she contact the Occupational Therapist who can, if necessary, meet with the lift engineers and discuss the specifications and make and model that will be more suited to her husband. There are many models and brands of stairlift that can be installed to suit the layout of a stairs, hall and landing area. As soon as we receive the amended recommendations, we can instruct the company to install an alternative stairlift.
The issues regarding the provision of an extension is that that due to the volume of extensions, both in hand and also on the waiting list to commence, there is currently approximately a two year waiting time for such works. However despite the waiting time for the extension, the interim measures recommended by the OT will allow this applicant return home. Therefore given the recommendations that can be put in place for these alterative works, it is strongly advised that the applicant and his wife proceed with the stairlift installation and the ramp in order to facilitate the applicant leaving hospital and remaining at home. The City Council expect the OT will, in the near future, look at ways to adapt the existing bathroom that will meet the needs of this applicant until we are in a position to provide ground floor accommodation. These bathroom adaptations will be looked at when we are advised of the specifications by the OT.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance. - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.77 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager if Dublin City Council is aware of the on line petition that has been initiated by supporters of establishing a skatepark at the site of the decommissioned underpass between Kilmore and Northside Shopping Centre and whether relevant council officials could initiate a meeting with representatives of the petitioners https://www.change.org/p/parks-landscapes-services-division-dublin-city-council-skatepark- coolock-artane-santry-to-utilise-the-decommissioned-underpass-area-at-northside-shopping- centre-as-a-skatepark/u/9883501.”
Reply:
The public open space at this location has been examined and it is not considered suitable for the installation of the requested facility. Other public open space in the general area will be examined for consideration of such a facility over the coming months. Parks & Landscape Services is aware of the petition referred to in the above question which is an indication of demand for this type of facility in the area. This service will make contact with representatives of the petitioners following the proposed examination of public open space in the area with a view to identifying a site suitable for the installation and maintenance of such a facility.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.78 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager to report on the current status of the changes made to the road layout between R139 from Clare Hall / Donaghmede to R107 Malahide Road Junction and the addressing of concerns and objections raised by (details supplied).”
Reply:
As traffic levels into the city during the peak periods increase, the reliability of the public transport network becomes ever more important. Dublin City Council in collaboration with Dublin Bus is now monitoring bus movements throughout the city using a computer system called DPTIM. Areas of significant bus delay are being targeted for remedial works.
Whilst new road marking were implemented to aid the bus capacity through the junction at (details supplied) Junction using the DPTIM scheme, alterations to the other road markings were necessary to facilitate these changes and to ensure the safety of all road users. Furthermore during initial monitoring of these new changes to the layout, additional bollards and road markings were installed to correct errant driver behaviour.
Information signage was erected on the approach to the junction to inform drivers of the new layout, however due to a scheduling issue the signage went up after the line marking was put in place.
Initial feedback from Dublin Bus in relation to the improvements is very positive with a big improvement in bus journey times through the junction. Dublin City Council will continue to monitor and assess any traffic delays at this junction.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Hussey, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Planning - 2222759
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.79 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The applicant (details supplied) applied for housing in October 2013 and is currently on band two of the waiting list for two bed accommodation with the following position.
698th for Area B (Darndale /Belcamp / Coolock / Kilbarrack)
As the applicant is a relatively short period of time on the waiting list, an offer of accommodation will not be made for some time. The applicant has only selected one area of preference, Area B and has not indicated an interest in accommodation with the Approved Housing Bodies. The applicant would be advised to contact the Allocations Section to select other areas of preference and indicate an interest in accommodation with the AHBs.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer - 2222062
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.80 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager (detail supplied).”
Reply:
The applicant (details supplied) is currently on band two of the housing list for three bed accommodation with the following positions:
57th for Area B (Darndale / Belcamp / Coolock / Kilbarrack) 26th for Area D (Ballymun /Santry) 73rd or Area E (Cabra / Finglas)
The applicant’s interest in being considered for accommodation with the Approved Housing Bodies has also been noted. I include some further information regarding the Service provided by Threshold for people privately renting whose current accommodation is under threat.
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer Tel: 222 2062
Call FREEPHONE 1800 454 454 if you and your family: ` Are renting and worried about losing your home? Are renting and struggling to keep up payments? Are worried about paying next month’s rent, if the rent is due to increase? Are being asked to leave your rental accommodation by your landlord, before the end of the lease term? Are being asked to leave your rental accommodation, if your landlord is selling the property or reacquiring it for personal use? Do not have enough money to pay your rent and feel you are at risk of becoming homeless? This FREEPHONE 1800 454 454 is provided by Threshold, on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities.
It will work with other key services to make sure that assistance is available to you and your family, if you are at risk of losing your home in the private rented sector. When you call the FREEPHONE a number of key steps will take place to assist you, they include: Step One You and your family’s needs will be assessed within 24 hours of your initial contact with the service. Step Two Your case will be confidentially referred to an appropriate visiting tenancy sustainment service for ongoing support, if required. If you are currently living in the Dublin City Council area, Dublin Simon Community Tenancy Sustainment Service will assist you.
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If you are currently living in the South Dublin County Council area, Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council area or Fingal County Council area, Focus Ireland Tenancy Sustainment Service will assist you. In addition, housing welfare officers in the four local authority housing departments will provide you with support. Step Three If there is a clear dispute between you as a tenant and your landlord, your case will be referred to the Private Residential Tenancies Board for action. Step Four If you do not have enough money to pay your landlord and are at a very high risk of losing your home and the above steps have been explored, the four Dublin local authorities, Threshold and the Department of Social Protection (who provide you with your Social Welfare Allowance and Rent Supplement) will intervene to try and prevent you from becoming homeless, by providing assistance for an emergency period.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
“To ask the area manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Staff from the Traveller Accommodation Unit delivered an initial letter requesting the family to vacate the site. The TAU, having spoken to a representative of the family, agreed to a temporary hold on a Notice pursuant to Section 10 the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992 as amended by Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 to allow the families make applications for housing and/or resolve the issues that caused them to leave their housing in Fingal County Council.
The St. Dominic’s site has been the subject of extensive negotiation with the original tenants and tenants of the neighbouring site. In the past 6 months, there has been focused engagement by Travact, local councillors and DCC North Central Area and Traveller Accommodation Unit staff to resolve the longstanding issues. On the week before the (details supplied) moved on to the site, DCC’s Senior Structural Engineer had contracted works to begin clearing the site and removing potential asbestos contaminated materials that are a result of large-scale illegal dumping. There are no services provided to the site and an illegal supply of electricity was cut off this morning as it was deemed unsafe. It is in no way suitable for habitation at this time. The illegal occupation is in fact obstructing works to make the site ready for allocation.
The site is under offer to other families and we have families waiting years on the DCC list for Traveller-specific housing for this area. The (details supplied) have moved from Fingal Co. Council and cannot reasonably expect to jump over DCC applicants in terms of having their accommodation needs met in particular through illegal occupation of land. The Traveller Accommodation unit has met with Paddy (details supplied) who represented himself as a spokesman for the families. The TAU will liaise with the family and FCC to support a resolution of the families’ immediate and long-term accommodation needs but does not accept the illegal occupation of St. Dominic’s and will pursue legal avenues if the families do not leave voluntarily.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Hayes, Administrative Officer - 2222283
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.82 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager to give me an update on the following housing application and also to detail what other supports might be available to the applicant in the interim [details supplied].”
Reply:
The applicant (details supplied) is not registered with Dublin City Council but does have an application with South Dublin County Council. I have forwarded your enquiry regarding the applicant to their Housing Allocations Section for direct reply. The applicant was also contacted by the Allocations Section and advised to make contact with South Dublin County Council regarding her current circumstances.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer - 2222062
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.83 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
A representative from the Structural Engineering Section of Dublin City Council will contact the resident directly to reappraise the condition of the apartment.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Peter Finnegan, Senior Structural Engineer - 2225095
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.84 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question in relation to [details supplied].”
Reply:
Roads Maintenance Division has inspected this location. A temporary asphalt repair will be completed in the coming 2-3 weeks. Permanent concrete repairs have been scheduled as part of our annual works programme 2015.
The stumps in question were left in place to allow for the root system to degrade so as to help their removal without damaging adjoining pavements. The stumps in question will be ground out this year with a view to replanting if the existing roots have died back enough.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.85 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
The matter in relation to traffic/parking at the above location has been referred to the Area Traffic Engineer for further examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the outcome in due course.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.86 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager to assist the following resident [details supplied].”
Reply:
The Area Maintenance Foreman reports that this leak has been repaired.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.87 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this matter (details supplied).”
Reply:
This dwelling (details supplied) is not a City Council dwelling.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.88 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to the over-hanging trees at location as (details supplied) and say if he can arrange to have same seriously cut back as resident, who suffers with ill- health, is unable to manage with the amount of leaves etc that fall from the trees into her garden.”
Reply:
The trees in question have been inspected by Parks and Landscape Services and at present are not considered to require general pruning operations. This Service will continue to monitor this tree planting.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy, Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.89 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to location as per (details supplied) and arrange to have the DYLs inserted as local residents complain of all day parking.”
Reply:
The gap in the double yellow lines outside (details supplied) is listed for completion. It is expected that the markings will be completed shortly.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.90 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to person as per (details supplied) who is seeking local authority accommodation for herself and her son and say what her prospects are of being offered a unit in the short term are.”
Reply:
The applicant (details supplied) applied for housing in October 2013 and is currently on band two of the waiting list for two bed accommodation with the following position.
698th for Area B (Darndale /Belcamp / Coolock / Kilbarrack)
As the applicant is a relatively short period of time on the waiting list, an offer of accommodation will not be made for some time.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer - 2222062
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.91 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if he can agree to provide a pedestrian crossing here as local residents fear that an accident is imminent following the changes to park entrance which is encouraging pedestrians to cross the road at this point.”
Reply:
The request for a pedestrian crossing at the above location has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.92 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to poor condition of the footpath at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can arrange to repair/reinstate same as soon as possible as there is a hazardous drop in the footpath at this location and which is likely to cause serious damage to a vulnerable pedestrian who is likely to fall down at this point.”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Division has inspected this location. A repair has been scheduled within the next 10/12 weeks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.93 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to refer road/laneway at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can refer to request (from disabled resident who lives nearby) for the installation of DYLs as he is constantly denied access to footpath due to parked vehicles blocking the way.”
Reply:
The request for double yellow lines has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.94 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to refer to footpath at location as per (details supplied) and say if he will arrange for the installation of a dishing to provide ease of access for local wheelchair user.”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Division will install two wheelchair dishings at the location. The duration to complete these works is subject to the prioritisation order of service requests in a delegated area.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Chris Ursu, Executive Engineer - 8520023.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.95 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to person as per (details supplied) who is seeking senior citizen accommodation and say what his prospects are of being offered a unit in the short term are.”
Reply:
This applicant (details supplied) was recently allocated a flat in older persons accommodation at St. Brigids Court, Killester, Dublin 5.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer - 2222062
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.96 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to person as per (details supplied) who recently applied for a grant under the housing aid for the elderly scheme and say when he is likely to be provided with the necessary grant.”
Reply:
(Details supplied) submitted an application on the 6th February 2015. However, his application was returned to him on the 7th February as he did not have a report from a Contractor stating that the “boiler was broken beyond repair”. This application was submitted to Dublin City Council on the 17th February and the relevant report was again not included. Contact was made with the applicant and Contractor on numerous occasions. This application will be processed when we receive this written report from the Contractor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Cormac O’Donnell, Administrative Officer - 2222575
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.97 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer row of trees at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can agree to seriously cut back same as nearby residents are worried about the way in which they are encroaching on nearby houses.”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services has inspected the trees in question, all are large specimens mature Evergreen Oak, (Quercus ilex), originally part of the Guinness Estate and were growing before the houses were built in their locality. Due to the nature and size of these trees they will be included in the annual assessment for priority works which is carried out in the North Central East District. It is anticipated, based on their current condition that these trees will be included in the pruning programme over the next number of dormant seasons.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.98 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The only recourse in relation to anti social behaviour caused by owner occupiers in apartment schemes is through house rules and lease terms which need to go through the apartment owner’s management company. There is a National Property Regulatory Authority that might be able to advise. In addition anti social behaviour which is criminal would be a matter for An Garda Siochana.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Evelyn Hanlon, Senior Executive Officer - 2225153
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.99 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The recommendation on the subject proposal was based on the provisions in Appendix 25 of Dublin City Development Plan. Each application is individually assessed on its merits. There was a decision to grant permission on 20th February and the applicants can avail of the opportunity to appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanala, if they so wish.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Una Bagnall, A/Senior Planner - 2223459
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.100 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services maintain all existing roadside grass margins and verges within Dublin City Council.
Contact: Noel McEvoy, Executive Parks Superintendent – 2223401
Roads Maintenance Services have carried out a preliminary inspection of this location and will formulate proposals regarding driveways and verges in the coming weeks and will report directly to the Councillor in the coming weeks.
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297.
Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) i, it is illegal to park”on a footway,a grass margin or a median strip”;
It is not the policy of D.C.C.to concrete over grass verges to accommodate parking. Such undertaking would in many cases require the pathway to be converted to carriageway standard in order to accommodate vehicle weights, involving the relocation of services such as public lighting, drainage and landscaping etc. this would be cost prohibitive. It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as providing bollards, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc.Infringements of the Act is being referred to the Gardai and Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.
Contact: Helen Smirnova, Senior Executive Engineer, Environment & Transportation Department - 2222584
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.101 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
A request was received by the City Council in May 2014 for speed ramps on (details supplied). The Traffic Advisory Group at is meeting of 16th December, 2014, did not recommend speed ramps on (details supplied) as the speed and traffic warrant were not met. A speed check had been carried out on 5th December, 2014. The 85th percentile speed was 36 km/h and the traffic volume was less than 60 vehicles per hour.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528.
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Q.102 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The public open space on described in the above question is not an approved venue for the motorcycling activity. This Service contacts the Gardaí when the activity and damage takes place. There is an area on a nearby open space that is dedicated for such motorbike activity which is organised in a controlled manner with a formal club. When such abuse on general open space takes place, the club is also contacted to try and encourage those involved to participate in the clubs events at the approved location.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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Q.103 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Division has inspected this location. A repair has been scheduled within the next 10/12 weeks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297.
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Q.104 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The laneway concerned is not in charge. The two gullies drainage identified on the laneway are both private.
Contact: Conor Lynch, Executive Engineer - 2224566
Road Maintenance Services have investigated this issue. Our records show that the lane in question is not in charge by Road Maintenance Services and so is not maintained by Dublin City Council.
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
Q.105 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager please deal with the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Traffic Officer reports this location will be inspected and, if a section has been found to be omitted it will be tasked and listed. Renewals will be carried out at the next available opportunity for when works are scheduled for the above location.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Damien Cooney, Assistant Traffic Officer – 086 8151521
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
4897. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons
That this area committee supports the development of a skate park on the site of the soon-to- be-closed underpass that connects Cromcastle Road to the Northside Shopping Centre.
Report:
The public open space at this location has been examined and it is not considered suitable for the installation of the requested facility. Other public open space in the general area will be examined for consideration of such a facility over the coming months. There are no specific resources in the current year’s estimates of Parks and Landscape Services for the placement of the requested feature.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
4898. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
That Dublin City Council water as necessary the public flower beds in St. Joseph's Square, Philipsburgh Avenue, Fairview as part of its daily watering routine in the area given that householders are now reluctant to provide water due to water charges and that the local resident who has been doing this for years is now finding it increasingly difficult to do so.
Report:
It is not possible at the present time to carry out the requested daily watering of seasonal bedding schemes at residential open spaces including that at St Joseph’s Square.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
4899. Motion in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
Withdrawn
Report:
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact:
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4900. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien
That this area council notes the protest picket organised by the ICTU group of construction unions on Friday 6th March outside the Priory Hall site demanding that local direct labour be engaged on the project and calls on the main sub contractor to meet the unions on the matter so that an agreement on local recruitment can be reached
Report:
There are currently three separate contractors engaged on works at Priory Hall. Two of these contractors are based in the Dublin Area, the third contractor is based in Co Tipperary. Under national and E.U. law, contractors are enlisted to employ workers from any E.U. country.
However mindful of our responsibilities, a group from Dublin City Council is working on a draft Social Community Benefit clause in construction works which will seek to optimise employment and training opportunities for persons registered with the local Intreo.
It is expected that work on this initiative will be complete within the next two months.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Gerry Geraghty, Executive Manager - 2226802
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 16th March 2015
4901. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
That the Manager ensure the re-instatement of the new surface on Brian Boru Street be carried out by Irish Water at no cost to Dublin City Council.
Report:
Parks and Landscape Services has been in contact with the utility who confirmed that reinstatement works at Brain Boru Street will be carried out at no cost to Dublin City Council with the works to take place in 10 days approximately.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869
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