NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN THE NORTHSIDE CIVIC CENTRE, BUNRATTY ROAD COOLOCK, DUBLIN 17 ON MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER 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 19TH October 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 day, 13th October 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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Page Time
4963. Minutes of meeting held on the 21st September 2015 5-7
Minutes of Special Joint meeting of the Central Area and North Central Area 8 4964. Questions to Area Manager 52-58
4965. Area Matters
1 hr30 a. Representative from Dublin North Bay Housing Committee (Report 9-12 mins herewith) Aisling Hedderman
b. Report on illegal encampment in Belcamp Lane / Newtown Court (Report 13 herewith) Mary Hayes
c. Update report on a plot of ‘old allotment’ land in Marino bordered by St Declan’s Road, Brian Ave & Brian Road.( Report herewith) Elaine 14 Mulvenny
d. Parking management plan North Bull island---( Report herewith) Noel Mc Evoy 15-17
e. Rules and regulations for homeless people while in Hotel Accomodation
f. Housing allocations statistics January –September 2015 ( Report herewith)
g. Sport and Recreation Report ( Report herewith) 18-19
h. Naming & Numbering Proposal for development on a site at 59/60 Clontarf 20 Road ( Report herewith) Elaine Mulvenny
i. Report on history of site at St. Pauls ( Report to follow)
4966. Items for following meetings 05 mins 4967. Roads and Traffic Matters 152 mins a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 15th September , 2015 ( Report herewith)
4968. Planning and Development Matters 15 Mins a. Derelict Sites Quarterly Report ( Report herewith) 48-50
b. Disposal of a site to rear of 15 Brian Boru Street, Clontarf, Dublin 3, 51 Danielle Nolan.(Report herewith)
4969-- Motions 3-4 10 4973. mins
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AGENDA
4963. Minutes of meeting held on the 21st September 2015
Minutes of Special Joint meeting of the Central Area and North Central Area
4964. Questions to Area Manager
4565. Area Matters
a. Representative from Dublin North Bay Housing Committee (Report herewith) Aisling Hedderman
b. Report on illegal encampment in Belcamp Lane / Newtown Court (Report herewith) Mary Hayes
c. Update report on a plot of ‘old allotment’ land in Marino bordered by St Declan’s Road, Brian Ave & Brian Road.( Report herewith) Elaine Mulvenny
d. Parking management plan North Bull island---( Report herewith) Noel Mc Evoy
e. Rules and regulations for homeless people while in Hotel Accomodation
f. Housing allocations statistics January –September 2015 ( Report herewith)
g. Sport and Recreation Report ( Report herewith)
h. Naming & Numbering Proposal for development on a site at 59/60 Clontarf Road ( Report herewith) Elaine Mulvenny
i. Report on history of site at St. Pauls ( Report to follow)
4966. Items for following meetings
4967. Roads and Traffic Matters
a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on the 15th September 2015 (Report herewith)
4968. Planning and Development Matters
a. Derelict Sites Quarterly Report ( Report herewith)
b. Disposal of a site to rear of 15 Brian Boru Street, Clontarf, Dublin 3, Danielle Nolan.(Report herewith)
MOTIONS:
4969. Motion in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
Firstly comhghairdeas to all involved in the commissioning the excellent sculpture in St. Annes Park. The work that went into the surrounding wall at the junction of the James Larking Road is a credit also. With this in mind the can the manager review the position of the grey power box / traffic light box that is on the path beside the wall and sculpture , it takes away from the over all visual aesthetics. I propose that it is reallocated to the far side of the road.
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4970. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
That this North Central Area Council believes that the proposed development on lands formally owned by the Vincentian Fathers at St Anne’s Park, Raheny is in material contravention of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 due to the abject failure of the proposed residential scheme to comply with the clearly stated zoning objective for the area, i.e. “To ensure the existing environmental amenities are protected in any future use of these lands.”
4971. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
To ask the Area Manager whether or not DCC and/or DCC Parks where approached about the possibility of using parkland immediately inside the boundary of Fairview Park (carriageway side) for the Clontarf to Amiens St Cycleway project. If they were approached at the initial design stage of the project can I have a report on what talks took place between DCC and the project designers please and also the reasons why this space wasn’t included in the final design please? It would seem logical that an exploration / consideration of the use of this ‘park space’ would have taken place in order to create as much space as possible for the project and to help provide a cycleway which safely separates cyclists and motorists as much as possible as well as providing space for a much needed City BikeStation as well as a rest stop and /or other facilities. There are other environmental benefits this alternative route option may have brought to the project/area including the possibility of saving trees designated for destruction and further ‘opening up’ Fairview Park to the public by way of increased activity and passive security.
4972. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
To ask the Area Manager for a report on the refurbishment and turning around of ‘Void’ residential units in our area please. I’m aware that DCC ‘Void’ refurbishments are carried out by outside contractors however internal DCC management and administration of procurement and /or contracts is vital for these ‘Voids’ to be turned around in a speedy manner. I’m asking the manager to comment on what effect internal office staffing levels have had on the turnaround of ‘Void’ properties please and would an increase in administration staff help with our backlog. Also have the staffing levels in the turnaround administration of ‘Void’ properties been increased in the last 12 months and could I have staffing figures for same please.
4973. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
That the Manager refer to playground in St. Annes’ Park and say when any renewal of the surface will take place as parents of toddlers say there is a need for re-surfacing work to be carried out in the children’s playground area and also if he can outline future plans for the provision of a specific play area for very young children.
The latest date for receipt of questions and motions For 16th November 2015 meeting is Wednesday 11th November at 5.00 pm
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COISDE CHEANTAR AN LARTHUAISCIRT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2015 AT 2.00 P.M
4954. Minutes of meeting held on the 20th July 2015 Order: Noted
4955. Questions to Area Manager Order: Noted
4556. Area Matters
a. Clontarf Wave Modelling Order: Engineer to provide written report and circulate to Committee. Update to be provided at meeting to Joint Working Group
b. Presentation on the potential for Dublin to become the European Capital of Culture 2020 Order: Noted
c. Rules and regulations for homeless people while in Hotel Accomodation Order: Area Manager will liaise with Dublin Region Homeless Executive regarding concerns raised
d. Greendale Court Senior Citizen Complex, Kilbarrack Order: Noted
e. Allocation of Units at Greendale Court. Order: Report rejected. Committee requested that a letter be sent to the Minister to seek funding for the refurbishment of both blocks at Greendale Court
f. Community Law & Mediation Service Annual Report Order: Agreed.
g. Boundary Wall at open space at Thorndale Drive Order: Noted
h. Grants towards the running costs of private swimming pools for year 2015. Order: Agreed . Recommend to City Council
i. Report on Part 8 for Tennis Pavilion, floodlighting etc at Rockfield Park Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council
j. Report on Usage of Fairview Pavillion over the last 12 months Order: Noted. Inform public/ clubs of this facility through the North Central Area e-zine.
k. Naming and Numbering Proposal for development on a site at the rear of 36 Howth Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Order: Agreed
l. Report on Sport and Recreation in the North Central Area Order: Noted
4957. Items for following meetings Invite representative from Dublin North Bay Housing Committee Invite representative from Dublin Bus Report on illegal encampment in Belcamp Lane / Newtown Court Update report on a plot of ‘old allotment’ land in Marino bordered by St Declan’s Road, Brian Ave & Brian Road.
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4958. Roads and Traffic Matters
b. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on the 18th August 2015 Order: Noted
4959. Planning and Development Matters
a. Proposed disposal of a plot of ground adjoining 16 Bettyglen, Raheny, Dublin 5 to Enda Kelly. Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council b. Enforcement Report for April – June 2015 for the North Central Area Order: Noted
MOTIONS:
Emergency Motion
Cllr Michael O'Brien
That this area committee - Notes that following the dismissal of its co-ordinator in March 2015 the Artane Coolock Family Resource Centre has not functioned normally with a number of user groups continuing to boycott the facility - Further notes that in response to this and court proceedings taken against members of the community who support the reinstatement of the co-ordinator resulting in substantial legal costs an intervention from the Centre's main funders, TUSLA, has led to the appointment of an interim board tasked with restoring the normal functioning of the centre - Further notes that a Dublin City Council official and an elected councillor have both been appointed to this board without any prior discussion at the North Central Area Committee - Calls on the new appointees to the interim board to take all necessary steps to convene an Annual General Meeting of the centre at which the centre's regular users have the status of voting members so that the will of the community can prevail over all matters relating to the running of the centre and it's employment practices Order: Defer to September North Central Area Committee meeting pending more information Order:Jim Lee to provide written report
4960. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
This Area Committee, calls on the City Council, to, in conjunction with the HSE and in the context of the “age friendly villages” initiative, undertake to arrange a “Carers of People who suffer with dementia Christmas Concert” as an acknowledgement of these carers. Order: Refer to City Council
4961. Motion in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
That the Area Manager, the relevant LEO officials and the relevant TAG officials meet with the Malahide Road Industrial Park Management Company with a view to improving local signage to the industrial estate. Such an improvement in signage would contribute to an increased awareness of the presence of a significant number of businesses within the estate and thus support their ability to increase business and employment opportunities. Order: Report to Councillor
4962. Motion in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
That the old. disused public toilets in Fairview Park be refurbished and opened for park users, in particularly for those with young children using Fairview Playground. Order: Report to Councillor
Emergency Motion
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Councillor Sean Haughey
That a special meeting of the North Central Area Committee of Dublin City Council be called as soon as possible to consider the concerns of the residents of Clontarf Road (350+) in relation to the Sutton2Sandycove works now underway between the Causeway and the Wooden Bridge and that every effort is made to address these problems."
Order: Agreed that an Information meeting be held as soon as possible.
Councillor Ciarán O’Moore, Cathaoirleach Dated 22nd September 2015.
Attendance
Councillor Ciarán O’Moore (In chair)
Councillor Paddy Bourke, Councillor Declan Flanagan, Councillor Alison Gilliland, Councillor Seán Haughey, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Councillor John Lyons, Councillor Micheal Mac Donncha,,Councillor Denise Mitchell, Councillor Micheal O’Brien, Councillor Damian O’Farrell, Councillor Naoise O’Muiri, Councillor Larry O’Toole
Apologise:
Councillor Tom Brabazon
Dublin City Council Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager, Dympna McCann, Senior Staff Officer Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer Mary Flynn, Administrative Officer Jim Lee, Community and Social Development Officer Gerard O’Connell, Environment and Transportation Fiacra Worrall, Planning Enforcement Alan O’Meara, Environment and Transportation Helen Smirnova, Environment and Transportation
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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CENTRAL AREA AND NORTH CENTRAL ARE COMMITTEES
Tuesday 8th September, 2015 at 12 noon
Minutes
A special Joint meeting of the Central Area Committee and North Central Area Committee members was held on 8th September, 2015 at 12 noon
Item 1: To initiate the public consultation phase of the proposed Cycle Route from Clontarf to City Centre. ORDER: It was agreed to initiate the public consultation phase of the proposed Cycle Route from Clontarf to City Centre with the following amendments. (a) That any reference to the removal of Fairview Bridge is taken out of the report. (b) That the proposed new pedestrian crossing at the junction of Fairview Strand and the Malahide Road is not activated until further consultation with the Councillors.
Attendance
Cllr. Nial Ring (Chairperson) Cllr. Denise Mitchell Cllr. Ciaran Cuffe Cllr. Ciaran Moore Cllr. Ray McAdam Cllr. Larry O’Toole Cllr. Janice Boylan Cllr. Mícheál Mac Donncha Cllr. Christy Burke Cllr. Paddy Bourke Cllr. Gaye Fagan Cllr. Michael O’Brien Cllr. Gary Gannon Cllr. Damien O’Farrell Cllr. Eilis Ryan - Apologies Cllr. Sean Haughey Cllr. John Lyons Cllr. Naoise Ó Muirí Cllr. Deirdre Heney
Officials Rose Kenny, Executive Manager, Central Area Dave Dinnegan, Executive Manager, North Central Area Eileen Gleeson, Senior Executive Officer, Central Area Dympna McCann, Senior Staff Officer, North Central Area Cathy Cassidy, Senior Staff Officer, Central Area Sandra Walley, Assistant Staff Officer, Central Area
Councillor Nial Ring
Chairperson
9th September, 2015
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The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.
North Dublin Bay Housing crisis community
We have asked could we come here today to have the voices of the families and individuals that are effected by the housing crisis be heard. We understand and have sent many families to the councillors that sit within the council. We feel that these families and individuals cases are only heard on an individual bases and that nothing is being done for all effected by the crisis due to lack of information and access to services to help protect and reduce the risk of homelessness. We feel that our community needs to understand the 2020 social housing policy in a language that is easy to understand and made easily available. DCC might have to follow government policy to deliver the service they are employed to do and that the responsibility lies with DCC to ensure that everyone knows exactly what is available. The following topics are the ones that create the most uncertainty and with children becoming more vulnerable to the lack of housing this is why we need answers. The questions put forward are ones that have come out of a community public meeting and from a support group that we offer on a weekly basis.
You are the experts and have the knowledge that we feel is not being passed into our community. It appears that everyone is being told different information. This is unsettling due to the fact that nobody understands how DCC works and what they should expect from the services. This includes other community services that we have linked in to that also help many vulnerable families that are affected by the recession and poverty. As each of you are employed to deliver a better service to improve society we try not to blame those that work here but the system and policy that has failed. With not much input from those affected in any policies it is clear that the 2020 social housing strategy will also have the same problems. We feel that it is important to have the input from the community on what is needed in order to provide a good relationship and service that protects the most vulnerable.
It appears that no one wants to take responsibility for those that have slipped through the system. We met with Dick Brady earlier this year and he tried to reassure us the system was perfect. This is obviously not the case as we would not be standing here today. We believe that DCC needs to build there community relations so that the families effected can move on to a better standard of living. Children’s rights are being ignored; they are at risk of future mental health issues and social exclusion. We at NDB just want to ensure that all voices are heard and that the solutions put forward will benefit everyone. We understand that housing is a bigger issue with different elements that cannot be solved at council level. We have a set of demands that should be implemented and agreed on so together we can help ease the burden on these families and individuals.
Demands
Government and DCC must declare a housing homeless emergency NOW
No Evictions 1. No Economic evictions. Families and individuals in their primary residences are they social, private rental or owned property should not face eviction. Housing based on Need
2. All housing should be of a quality and affordability so that all can access it and live with dignity and decency
3. Housing provision should shift away from the market towards state, social, community and non-market based provision
4. Social Housing should be built immediate to accommodate need
5. Vacant property should be turned over based on need
6. NAMA properties should be immediate turned over to provide homes and community and public spaces and facilities Tenants Protection
7. Tenants Protection. Rent Controls should immediately be implemented 9
8. Tenants Protection. Tenants should have security of tenancy, no probation and secure and quality conditions as right.
9. Tenants Protection. Landlords should not be able to reject rent allowance, housing assistant payment or any other rent support.
10. Tenants Protection. A Tenants Union should not only be recognized but actively encouraged as a means of protecting and organizing tenants.
Squatting Rights 11. Squatting Rights. When spaces have been empty for 6months that there is a right to reclaim them for housing and community use.
12. Squatting Rights. When reclaimed homes and space have been put to use for 3 years they should owed by those who have lived and worked them
Homelessness 13. Homelessness. Homeless support funding should be increased and homeless support services should be an immediate right not an emergency last hope
14. Homelessness. Homelessness support service should exist based on the needs of local areas and communities not centralised to large urban centers. Housing as part of the Community
15. Homes exist in a community. Therefore the provision of housing must be met with adequate and accessible community’s resources, education and health, community facilitates and spaces to live and enjoy recreation time. The needs of families and children should be particularly met along with those most vulnerable in society.
There are many questions that are being raised and we hope that by building a relationship with the council that many can be answered that way we can ensure that all families and individuals have the right information, access to the education and supports they might need to understand how they can improve there housing situation. A home is very important for the development of our children and for those that need to interact back into society after the last couple of years of recession. People deserve answers and we hope that many will be answered without just being referred to the 2020 social housing strategy.
2020 Social housing policy
•Privatisation of social housing needs to be publically announced so those effected are aware of the new HAP scheme and the way it will work when are DCC planning on informing the public •6,000 units delivered each year how many in Dublin Bay North? •Who will be delivering these units and will the original PPP system be used •Will those developers that helped create our first bust be re-employed via DCC? •Have DCC engaged with any local builders and construction workers to get a quote for the future build of these units? •When will this process actually start and how long will the tender be open for? What percentage will go towards social housing and can the developer buy out? •Will these units be under the HAP scheme or ear marked as social housing and who will be eligible? •What sites of land will be used? •Have DCC approached NAMA for some of there land? •When will those on the housing lists be informed of the new social housing plan? •Why did DCC refuse NAMA properties and say that the social class would be too much within one community? Affordable homes could have been allocated with the rejected properties? Once HAP has come into effect are tenants to be removed from housing list and put onto a transfer list? If so can you please clarify how this transfer list will work and will all landlords allow a transfer? What will be the procedure for the landlord to allow a transfer? Once you are housed under the HAP scheme and DCC is the housing body can a tenant take the land lord to the PRTB? Or how will the complaints procedure work? (Due to the lack of conditions, standards and regulations how is a tenant protected?)
Voluntary Housing •Understanding the 2020 policy voluntary housing will play a big part how many units will be available via housing associations in 2016 10
•Those with a criminal record are often refused what is the options available and supports that can be offered in helping allocate accommodation •Will the 50 % going to homeless still be in effect? •When are Voluntary associations going to be included in the PRTB • Voids •Not many voids in North Dublin Bay when will these be re opened and put back to use •How much will it cost to get all voids back in use? •Priory Hall : when will these units be available and how many are going to social housing( including affordable homes) •Voids around the country should be made available to those that want to move county ( there are many families willing to move today )
Renting •Serious problem in private sector in relation to tenant protections and that includes disputes with DCC properties (DCC & VH not in PRTB) •Threshold does not represent all cases in PRTB leaving vulnerable tenants in a legal battle with no supports / representation •Raising Rents pushing those who are employed into the emergency accommodation •Repossessions pushing homeowners back into rented sector •Demand of emergency accommodation cannot be calculated on day of homelessness new system needs to be applied Sofa Surfing •Over crowding and sofa surfing is because of lack of supply in private sector and social housing •How many families , individuals and children are counted as Sofa Surfing in DBN •How many families and individuals are counted as in over crowded situations? •What advice does DCC give those that are over crowded and must seek emergency accommodation as they are not allowed go on the floor of a home over crowded •Will over crowding and sofa surfing become a priority just like the homeless list? •Those on the ordinary lists are mainly stuck on rent allowance we are aware this is a dept of social protection issue with the restrictions that keeps families trapped and are at risk of homelessness ever become a priority . These families deserve to be able to return to work and generate an income many of these families are years on the waiting lists is the roll out of HAP the only option for them ? •The 6 month rule that you can only access Rent allowance after 6 months on the housing list needs to be lifted this is stopping families from leaving Dublin to find a better life in another county. The fear also that once you leave Dublin housing lists you will not be able to move back once again unless you have 6 months cash in your back pocket to rent. •Rural resettlement options need to be made available •If all councils are just implementing government policy why are there different rules in different counties?
Emergency Accommodation
•Only registering on day of homelessness how is this effective? •Projection are done on the previous months homelessness without taking into account those that are at risk of loosing there homes including the repossessions of many family homes. It is clear the courts have delayed these until the after the elections therefore how will DCC be able to accommodate as many are not included in the projections to date? •Self accommodation now hotels are refusing DCC card (Clayton/Metro) are examples of hotels that say they will have rooms but the mobile says different •Information on EA available and how to access it is not easily accessible •Need for homeless unit within the community of DBN •Free Phone number does not give name of who you are talking to why is this? •Free Phone number we were told is also an advice line for those at risk of homelessness why are some families not advised on how to save there home ( we have rang and not once told to check with threshold just to present ourselves on the day of homelessness) 11
•Some of the families have been informed that they will be housed within 8 months to a year once they enter emergency accommodation why is this timeline been given as this could generate more homeless families that feel it’s the only option to go if they will get housed quicker then especially if on the housing lists over 10 years and those on the list not as long skipping those that abide by the rules and restrictions of rent allowance?
Modular Units •Pros •Very attractive •Allows families to have access to facilities •Privacy •Sense of a normal Life • •Cons •Cost effective maintenance , pipes( water gas electricity) •Length of stay in the unit (6 Months)? where will families move into after this period if social housing is to be privatised and only 44 landlords have signed up in DCC for HAP •Locations especially in areas that are already socially disadvantaged the true public acceptance will only be seen in built up areas that would be seen as more advantaged including Artane , Beaumont, Clontarf as example • These ear marked only for hotels not sofa surfing/ over crowding •Stigma attached to units •Social division 2nd class housing •Not short term will actually be long term •Replace social housing
We need a public debate on these units it should be a community acceptance it should not just be the council who decides where these units are placed and all views should be respected.
What we need from DCC
•Information to be published and easily accessed via pamphlet / updated website with all different services and contact numbers for all situations that are putting families at risk of homelessness •Homeless liaison officer in the community so families can gather information before the day they are to be homeless •Build a better relationship with the council so the families in our community trust and can rely on the right information and services to be supplied •Answers to all the questions put forward if these cannot be answered then clearly there is no truth being told. For a community to have so many questions and not be able to access the information then we really believe we have a deeper problem.
We look forward to meeting you on the 18th of October
Regards
Aisling Hedderman Alan Driscoll NDB Committee Dublin Bay North Community
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The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.
19th October 2015
Report on illegal encampment in Belcamp Lane / Newtown Court
Status as of Previous Report dated 15th June 2015:
”DCC put legal proceedings on hold to allow the Chair of the LTACC engage with all parties to try to agree a solution that would be acceptable to all parties. We acknowledge and welcome the considerable effort by the LTACC Chair, Councillors, Residents of Newtown Court and Traveller representatives but in the absence of an agreed solution, the issue has been referred back to the Law Agent.”
Current Status:
As the Housing Department has no further update from the previous meeting, there will not be a representative from the Housing Department on this occasion but an update of progress will be provided to the Area Manager as received from the Law Department and a representative of the Traveller Accommodation Unit can attend as required at NCA meetings. The Law Department is in regular contact with regard to this case and will keep the Housing Department and Area Manager advised of progress.
Mary Hayes - Administrative Officer, Traveller Accommodation Unit
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The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.
Marino Lands bordered by St Declan’s Road , Brian Road , and Brian Ave Dublin 3
The area relating to the above is subject to statutory ,contractual and administrative procedures and as such, at this time it is not possible to furnish further details in relation to the possible resolution of same .The background information relates to copious history in relation to use and access to these lands and involves a number of residents . The City Council has noted all interests in relation to the area of dispute ,and will use whatever means within its disposal to make efforts to resolve the above. It may be possible at a later date, with successful resolution of the above to furnish the Council with a detailed report . Correspondence relating to the legal framework relating to these lands, is as always subject to confidentiality between the Council and parties involved.
Elaine Mulvenny Assistant Area Manager
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The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.
Re: Car parking on the Causeway to The North Bull Island .
The following draft proposals for car parking and access to the North Bull Island were put on public display in the Red Stables St Anne’s Park on the 18th July 2015 with a request that comments be forwarded to [email protected]
The Presentation and options displayed were as follows:
‘Informal parking has always been permitted to both sides of the Causeway road. The effect of this is that cars have parked parallel to both sides of the road for the entire length of the Causeway. In addition, parking was permitted on the beach with access to designated parking areas via roadways off the roundabout at the end of the Causeway Road.
There were issues with this arrangement not the least of which was cars getting stuck in the sand and requiring Council assistance to extract their vehicles from the beach. In times of peak demand during high season when large numbers attended the beach, traffic jams ensued with the result that there were extended delays for people trying both to access and leave the beach by car.
A survey of the car parking capacity when cars were allowed to park on the beach was carried out which found that in the order of 798 could be accommodated at peak period both on the Causeway and beach (this excludes the access from the North Bull wall)
Beach Car Park (north) 163 Beach Car Park (South) 158 On roundabout 231 Causeway 454 Total Potential Capacity 798
A number of options have been considered to accommodate such a peak level of parking, to regularise traffic movement and to provide safe and comfortable access to the beach for people on foot and of all abilities. These options also consider disabled access to the beach, access for emergency vehicles, disabled parking and improvements in the vicinity of the set down area including seating.
Option 1 – Linemarking with some Perpendicular Parking This option would allow for cars to park on the Causeway as they do at present but with road markings to optimise the number of spaces. In addition it would utilise the road surface at the section closest to Raheny where the Causeway is at its widest to accommodate some perpendicular parking ‘nose to kerb’ on one side. The potential car parking capacity in this layout would provide for 506 spaces including disabled.
Option 2 – Perpendicular parking to one side of Causeway Road In order to achieve perpendicular parking on one side of the roadway some of the roadside berm would need to be incorporated into the parking bays. This option would provide for 654 car spaces in total including disabled spaces.
Option 3 – Perpendicular parking to both sides of Causeway Road For Option 3, some of the berm from each side of the existing roadway would need to be incorporated to allow perpendicular parking ‘nose to kerb’ to both sides of the Causeway road. This would provide for in the order of 879 spaces, almost 100 more than the potential capacity when cars were permitted onto the beach.
Option 4 –Diagonal parking to both sides of Causeway Road.
1 It should be noted that, although the survey of existing parking practices recorded 23 no. vehicles using the roundabout for parking, this is poor practice in terms of current road safety design standards and it is proposed to discontinue this practice. 15
This option is a variation on Option 3 with the difference being that the perpendicular parking spaces to both sides of the roadway are changed to be diagonal parking spaces. This results in a loss of car spaces but it would facilitate easier parking and traffic movement.
We have also allowed for some disabled parking on the access road to the beach (adjacent to the interpretive centre).
Causeway 636 Roundabout (set down only) 0 Disabled (on access road to the beach) 12 Total Potential Capacity 648
It is considered that that Option 4 is the most reasonable option in terms of accommodating the peak number of cars, minimising traffic hazard and minimising impact on the island. Set down spaces are provided at the roundabout to allow people to be dropped before the driver parks the car at some location on Causeway Road. It is proposed to design a number of improvements into the area between the interpretive centre and the set down such as seating, a playground and tearooms at the ground floor of the interpretive centre to cater for the seasonal demand for refreshments. The public toilets will also be up-graded. A seasonal transport system such as that being trialled at present on the Causeway could also be part of an integrated traffic management plan for the future.
A core objective in any works to provide for car parking would be to remove the tar macadam road surface where parking bays are to be located and these areas would be surfaced in stone or a polypropylene grid in filled with sand to allow indigenous grasses to re-establish. This type of car park surface has successfully been used at Airfield, Dundrum; Farmleigh and Malahide Castle and it would allow the natural vegetation of the island to colonise parking bays which are only in seasonal demand.
A shared cycle and pedestrian pavement is also indicated on the drawing to link from the greenway under construction on the Howth road to the beach. Bicycle stands will be put in place to accommodate bicycles in the vicinity of the interpretive centre.’
Comments on this proposal were forwarded to [email protected]
Review
A clearly-marked system for parking of vehicles is needed in the interests of public safety and to conserve protected habitats of European importance while continuing to provide for enjoyment of the beach and the National Nature Reserve and National Special AmenityArea.
The parking arrangements in the past had included parking on the access road to the beach. This proved to be too onerous to manage, with many users refusing to comply with restrictions to maintain an emergency vehicle lane on one side. At peak times, this was a safety risk to all beach users, and we are not proposing any public parking here other than those with disabled parking permits clearly displayed. Furthermore, parking along the access road, roundabout and beach has caused encroachment of cars into the sand dunes complex, which DCC is legally obliged to protect from erosion.
The presentation was on display for nearly 3 months and the narrative was circulated to each Area Councillor . There were 12 responses, 5 of which were negative. Interestingly, none of the five addressed or commented on the proposals on display but wanted a return to parking on the beach. However, as stated above, this is not best practice and may incur liabilities for DCC both in terms of public safety and nature conservation requirements.
The other comments were positive with additional ideas on how the parking proposals could be further improved. These are being considered further by traffic management consultants. The consultants have been requested to increase the provision for disabled and elderly car parking close to the beach and in proximity to the interpretive centre where the toilets and rest facilities will be upgraded. This will be a significant improvement where, prior to 2014, no designated parking facilities for disabled users were provided at North Bull Island.
The replacement of the existing tarmacadam surface is another major improvement as it will: Provide for improved drainage and safer surfaces Attenuate road run-off to protect water quality of the environs of the beaches and the EU Special Protection Area for Birds Improve the visual appearance of the entrance to the National Special Amenity Area Provide a more pleasant walking environment for recreational visitors to the Island
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This will fulfil policies of the current DCC Development Plan to provide for sustainable urban drainage systems.
A proposal for traffic management and parking for the North Bull Wall end of Dollymount beach is being prepared. This site is more constrained, as there are European designated habitats adjacent which are vulnerable to visitor impacts and which are subject to conservation management plans prepared by the National Parks and Wildlife Service. It is intended to provide some capacity for parking of vehicles in a sensitive manner with disabled and elderly car parking close to the toilets, subject to compliance with European legislation. A proposed boardwalk is being considered in order to improve access to the beach from the parking zone while minimising erosion of protected habitats. This layout will be further discussed with the Royal Dublin Golf Club, who have already been consulted on the matter.
All of the above proposals require detailed design and will be subject to a Part 8 planning consultation and Appropriate Assessment under the European Union Birds and Habitats Directives with a view to phased implementation commencing in 2016.
Leslie Moore City Parks Superintendent
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The Chairman and Members of
North Central Area Committee
19th OCTOBER 2015
Sport & Recreation Report
20th & 21st October, Hell-Fire night time walks: As part of the Halloween build up a number of night time walks have been organised for the young teenage groups in Donnycarney. 6th Nov: Darndale Late Night League will start in Darndale Hall every Friday 8pm – 10pm for 5 weeks. This will lead to the Dublin finals on the 11th of December. Partners in this are Jason Brady, Community Gardaí and Youth Projects. Tuesdays from 3 – 4pm: Over 55s Aqua at Coolock Pool, €2. Aqua aerobics and swimming to music for Senior Citizens. Wednesdays at 10.30am: Over 55s Yoga at Donneycarney Active Retirement Centre, €2. Slow controlled movements designed to aid circulation and improve posture and muscle tone. Wednesdays at 3.30pm: Under 10s Afterschool Sports Programme at Kilbarrack Community Development Project, no cost. Hand eye co ordination games for primary school children. Thursdays at 5.30pm: Adults Fitness Classes at Glinn Sports Centre, €4. Circuit style class for men and women led by a qualified Instructor. Halloween / mid-term activities: Working in partnership with Kilbarrack Youth Project a teenage group will be travelling to Belfast, another to Roscommon and another group will take part in a mountain bike trip in Blessington. School visits to both Secondary and Primary schools by Cricket Development Officer – the main areas being targeted in October/November are Coolock, Kilbarrack, Drumcondra and Darndale. New cricket program on Fridays from 12 – 2pm in OLI school, Darndale. Mothers Group: This is a new group of women from Donnycarney who are interested in increasing their physical fitness and wellbeing through organised indoor and outdoor activities. The group will be utilizing the local parks, outdoor gym equipment and taking part in organised fitness classes and activities. This group will meet on Thursday mornings. School Completion Programme: Started 30th September and takes place every Wednesday from 10am – 2.30pm for the next six weeks in the Oscar Traynor. Currently aimed at boys in 5th and 6th class who are having difficulties in school. It encourages the boys to be more confident, improve self-esteem and create awareness around bullying and involves a classroom session during the day based on these topics with an SCP Teacher. KCDP outdoor activity programme: Every Friday afternoon 12 young people aged 9 – 12 years engage in outdoor activities in their local environment, e.g. Playgrounds, local parks, beaches etc. Tag Rugby programme at St Mary’s NS, Marino with 5th and 6th class girls, St Brigid’s NS, Artane, starting with 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes and with North Bay NS, Kilbarrack. This will be followed up with a Primary school blitz with other participating schools in the city. 1st and 2nd year Rugby programme at St Josephs, Fairview. This will lead into entry of U15 team into DCC Cup at U15 level which will take place over November, December and January. U14 team from St Paul’s College, Raheny to play in Aviva Blitz. Team made up of non club players entered in Aviva Blitz with 32 schools from the four provinces who will have the opportunity to play a 15 aside game on main pitch in the Aviva Stadium. This is part of the IRFU RWC Impact initiative which aims to promote the game and help bridge players to clubs.
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Contact details Niamh Redmond, Communications Officer: [email protected]
Jason Brady, Sports Officer: [email protected]
Michelle Waters, Sports Officer: [email protected]
Paul Donnelly, Sports Officer: [email protected]
Jimmy Mowlds, FAI Soccer: [email protected]
Noel Burke, Boxing: [email protected]
Fintan McAllister, Cricket: [email protected]
Billy Phelan, Rugby: [email protected]
Report by
Niamh Redmond Communications Officer Sports & Recreation Section
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North Central Area Office, Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Oifig Ceantar an Lárthuaiscirt, Ionad Cathartha an Taoibh Thuaidh, Bóthar Bun Raite, An Chúlóg, Baile Atha Cliath 17. T. 01 222 8541 F. 01 877 5851 E. [email protected]
8th October 2015 Ref: JOS/SR 1847524/2015
The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.
Naming & Numbering Proposal for development on a site at 59/60 Clontarf Road
1-15 Churchfield / 1-15 Gort an Teampaill
This is a development by Clondev Properties Limited on a site at 59/60 Clontarf Road Clontarf, Dublin 3. The development will consist of 1 retail unit which will retain the address 59 Clontarf Road, 4 apartments in the same block as the retail unit which will be numbered Apt. 1,2,3, & 4, 59 Clontarf Road and finally 15 new houses which will be officially named and numbered 1-15 Churchfield, Clontarf Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3. The development is indicated on the attached Drawing R.M. 36475B
The developer has requested the name and numbers 1-15 Churchfield for the new housing development due to the historic link between the local church (St. Anthony's) and the surrounding properties which were originally in agricultural fields. The original St Anthony’s Church fronting on to the Clontarf Road was built in the 1800’s as a community hall and in 1925 became a Roman Catholic Church. The St Anthony’s lands would have originally been part of the Vernon estate and in agricultural use historically. When developed in the 1800s the church property would have been located on much more extensive grounds than that seen today, to include the lands of the subject development, the lands of the new St Anthony's Church to the rear (1970’s) and the recreational centre further to the rear of the lands. Indeed additional lands were sold off for residential development in the past. Of the original lands there still remains the last remaining undeveloped field to the rear of St Anthony’s church (north of the subject site) which can be seen today and reflects the previous use of the lands. The developer believes that the proposed name reflects and pays tribute to the history of the lands in question. The Heritage Officer considers the proposed name appropriate
The name and numbers 1-15 Churchfield/ 1-15 Gort an Teampaill is considered suitable and is recommended for adoption.
Dave Dinnigan ______Executive Manager.
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OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC
OIFIG AN BHAINISTEOIR TRÁCHTA
The following items for the North Central Area were considered by the Traffic Advisory Group at its meeting held on 15TH September 2015.
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Traffic Service Requests, Status Report at 15th September, 2015 North Central Area Committee Meeting, Date 19th October, 2015.
Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) Service Request Statistics 2015
Total TAG Requests received 279
Total of TAG Requests Completed 126
No. Requests received since previous report of 12th August, 2015 7
Total Requests currently open on Sharepoint 226
Breakdown of Requests currently open on Sharepoint Stage 1 1 Stage 2 101 Stage 3 0 Stage 4 110 Stage 5 14
Non TAG Service Requests Statistics 2015 Total Non- TAG Requests received 2015 584 of which Requests Completed 310 Requests currently open on Sharepoint (received since 2013) 380
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 22
Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status Request by Richard Bruton TD on behalf of residents to rescind DYL's and bus stop between No's 385 and 396 as residents are finding it difficult to park. AND Request to have bus stop/bays moved to another spot on Clontarf Road as it will further impede residents parking due to the CLONTARF ROAD Engineer Clontarf cycle Stage 1 20147 (NC-EA) D3 Query works. 15/09/2015 1 Opposite the entranace to the side of Nos. DOYLES LANE (NC- Double 383/384 Clontarf Stage 2 7710 EA) D3 Yellow Lines Road. 17/06/2013 2
on Grange Road GRANGE ROAD Traffic at Grangemore Stage 3 7837 (NC-EA) D13 Lights Road. 27/06/2013 2 Objection to the double yellow lines DOYLES LANE (NC- Double recommended on Stage 4 8393 EA) D3 Yellow Lines Doyle's Lane. 19/08/2013 2 Request for pedestrian crossing at the CLARE HALL Pedestrian clare hall Stage 5 9447 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Crossing roundabout. 12/11/2013 2 Request for safety review of the Right Turn from Malahide Road heading into town onto Collins Avenue (with Donnycarney Church on your left) heading COLLINS AVENUE Engineer towards Stage 6 9618 (NC-EA) D9 Query Glasnevin. 18/11/2013 2 request for a new isolated pedestrian COLLINSWOOD Pedestrian crossing at the Stage 7 9621 (NC-EA) D9 Crossing junction of 18/11/2013 2 23
Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status Collinswood and Collins Avenue
on the Darndale roundabout at the junction of Malahide Road MALAHIDE ROAD Traffic and Blunden Stage 8 10394 (NC-EA) D13 Lights Drive. 24/01/2014 2
on Grange Road GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian at Grange Abbey Stage 9 10628 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Grove. 05/02/2014 2 at the laneway connecting Harmonstown Road to HARMONSTOWN Pedestrian Harmonstown Stage 10 10742 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Dart Station. 17/02/2014 2 To help residents cross from DUNDANIEL ROAD Pedestrian Dundaniel Rd to Stage 11 10813 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Kilbarron Rd. 21/02/2014 2 to cross from Greendale Court GREENDALE ROAD Zebra to the shopping Stage 12 10898 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing centre. 26/02/2014 2
OULTON ROAD Pedestrian Stage 13 11555 (NC-EA) D3 Crossing at the junction 02/04/2014 2
RAHENY ROAD Stage 14 11721 (NC-EA) D5 Cycle Track on Raheny Road. 09/04/2014 2
BROOKWOOD Pedestrian at the junction of Stage 15 11807 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Gracefield Road. 15/04/2014 2
OSCAR TRAYNOR Traffic at the junction of Stage 16 11896 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Lights Armstrong Walk. 22/04/2014 2 Request for cycle tracks on PHILIPSBURGH Philipsburgh Stage 17 11937 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Cycle Track Avenue 23/04/2014 2
GRACE PARK Traffic at the junction of Stage 18 12032 ROAD (NC-EA) D9 Lights Richmond Road. 29/04/2014 2
MC AULEY ROAD Pedestrian Stage 19 12042 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing on the road. 29/04/2014 2
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status
FAIRVIEW STRAND Pedestrian Stage 20 12044 (NC-EA) D3 Crossing at Centra. 29/04/2014 2
MC AULEY ROAD School Stage 21 12150 (NC-EA) D5 Warden on the road. 29/04/2014 2
BELTON PARK Traffic at the junction of Stage 22 12228 ROAD (NC-EA) D9 Lights Collins Avenue. 12/05/2014 2
outside Whitehall COLLINS AVENUE Pedestrian Colmcille GAA Stage 23 12240 (NC-EA) D9 Crossing Club. 09/05/2014 2 safety recommendation for corner of Killester Park KILLESTER Traffic turning left onto Stage 24 13163 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Calming Killester Avenue. 02/07/2014 2 at the Topaz Garage near the entrance to Foxfield Road HOWTH ROAD (NC- Pedestrian and St. Assam’s Stage 25 14813 EA) D5 Crossing Road East. 22/10/2014 2
On Sion Hill SION HILL ROAD Pedestrian Road at the Stage 26 14882 (NC-EA) D9 Crossing Goose Tavern. 20/10/2014 2 On Clarehall Avenue near the CLARE HALL Traffic Donaghmede Stage 27 14929 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Lights Roundabout. 20/10/2014 2 Pedestrian Lights to installed on both sides of TONLEGEE ROAD Pedestrian junction, instead Stage 28 14990 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing of one side. 03/11/2014 2 School warden for Scoil Eoin on Greendale Rd. A School Warden is not recommended at this site because it did not meet the criteria of children under 12 years crossing GREENDALE ROAD School the roadway Stage 29 16677 (NC-EA) D5 Warden unaccompanied. 13/02/2015 2 Request for Parking Facilities KILBARRON ROAD for parents of Stage 30 16831 (NC-EA) D5 Scoil Fhursa. 20/02/2015 2
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status or a Zebra Crossing or a School Warden MOUNT PROSPECT Pedestrian in vicinity of Stage 31 16923 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Seafield Avenue. 25/02/2015 2
MOUNT PROSPECT School Stage 32 16955 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Warden 25/02/2015 2 Request for more effective traffic calming/Speed SEAFIELD ROAD Traffic cushions are not Stage 33 16961 WEST (NC-EA) D3 Calming effective. 26/02/2015 2 on Elm Mount Road at junction THORNDALE DRIVE with Thorndale Stage 34 17018 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Box Drive. 02/03/2015 2 Shorten the cycle lane on Howth Road, on approach to left HOWTH ROAD (NC- Cycle Track turn onto Station Stage 35 17035 EA) D5 (Rescind) Rd, Raheny. 02/03/2015 2 Pedestrian crossing is too close to the roundabout on GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian the Grange Rd, Stage 36 17063 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Donaghmede. 02/03/2015 2 on Castle Avenue, crossing east to west from CASTLE AVENUE Pedestrian Dunluce Road to Stage 37 17206 (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Howth Road. 16/03/2015 2 At new entrance to St Anne's Park directly across HOWTH ROAD (NC- Pedestrian the road from Stage 38 17275 EA) D5 Crossing house no.358. 16/03/2015 2 On the R139 from M50 to the Clarehall Stage 39 17339 R139 (NC-EA) D17 Cycle Track Junction. 25/03/2015 2 to review the 'Yield' sign on Montorse Park at the junction of MONTROSE PARK Montrose Stage 40 17340 (NC-EA) D5 Yield Sign Close. 25/03/2015 2
Pay & Display & MELROSE AVENUE Permit Stage 41 17550 (NC-EA) D3 Parking on the road. 13/04/2015 2
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status
Springdale SPRINGDALE Pedestrian Road and Station Stage 42 17551 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Road . 14/04/2015 2 from the pedestrian passageway to the shops at the Northern MALAHIDE ROAD Pedestrian Cross Stage 43 17694 (NC-EA) D17 Crossing Development. 17/04/2015 2 and Pedestrian Crossing at the exit from the MALAHIDE ROAD Traffic Northern Cross Stage 44 17695 (NC-EA) D17 Lights Development. 17/04/2015 2
STATION ROAD Traffic at Raheny DART Stage 45 17870 (NC-EA) D5 Calming Station. 27/04/2015 2 Speed ramp for Glenfarne Rd, at GLENFARNE ROAD Speed junction with Stage 46 17880 (NC-EA) D5 Ramps Tonlegee Drive. 28/04/2015 2 additional Speed ramps for The Close, Beaumont THE CLOSE (NC- Speed Woods starting Stage 47 17889 EA) D9 Ramps from Ivy Courts. 28/04/2015 2
SLADEMORE Traffic at the junction of Stage 48 18005 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Calming Elton Drive. 01/05/2015 2
TONLEGEE ROAD Yellow Box at the junction of Stage 49 18235 (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) Dunree Park. 20/04/2015 2
On St. David’s Wood at the SAINT DAVID'S Pedestrian junction of Stage 50 18286 WOOD (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Malahide Road. 13/05/2015 2
EDENMORE Traffic Stage 51 18383 GREEN (NC-EA) D5 Calming on the road. 28/05/2015 2
RAHENY ROAD Pedestrian at the junction of Stage 52 18435 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Springdale Road. 02/06/2015 2 from Malahide Road onto MALAHIDE ROAD No Left Turn Donnycarney Stage 53 18442 (NC-EA) D9 (Rescind) Road. 25/05/2015 2 SKELLY'S LANE at the junction of Stage 54 18445 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Box Beauvale Park. 26/05/2015 2
COPELAND Pedestrian at the jucntion of Stage 55 18451 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Howth Road. 02/06/2015 2 27
Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status from Elm Mount SKELLY'S LANE Zebra Crescent to Stage 56 18688 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Montrose Grove. 12/06/2015 2 Request for cycle track along TONLEGEE ROAD Donaghmede Stage 57 18823 (NC-EA) D13 Cycle Track Shopping Centre. 18/06/2015 2
Left Turn from Marino Mart MARINO MART (NC- Filter Light onto Malahide Stage 58 18824 EA) D3 (Rescind) Road. 18/06/2015 2 Issue with vehicles turning left from Ardmore Drive onto Kilmore Road and breaking the pedestrian lights KILMORE ROAD Traffic while people Stage 59 18828 (NC-EA) D5 Lights are crossing. 19/06/2015 2
Children VERNON GARDENS Crossing at either end of Stage 60 18906 (NC-EA) D3 Sign the road. 26/06/2015 2 Install traffic light at junction of TRANQUILITY Traffic Tranquility Grove Stage 61 18927 GROVE (NC-EA) D5 Lights & Kilmore Rd. 26/06/2015 2 Request for Right Turn Filter Light from Malahide towards town at junction of Malahide Rd/Collins Ave at MALAHIDE ROAD Right Turn Donneycarney Stage 62 19024 (NC-EA) D5 Filter Light church. 05/07/2015 2 Pedestrian crossing at junction of COPELAND Pedestrian Copeland Ave & Stage 63 19064 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Howth Rd. 06/07/2015 2
MARINO CRESCENT (NC- Traffic at the junction of Stage 64 19111 EA) D3 Calming Fairview. 13/07/2015 2 Yellow box to assist residernts exiting Brookville Estate onto OSCAR TRAYNOR Oscar Traynor Stage 65 19273 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Box Rd. 17/07/2015 2 Stop signs for lights at MALAHIDE ROAD exit from Artane Stage 66 19274 (NC-EA) D5 Stop Sign Roundabout. 17/07/2015 2
HAZELWOOD PARK Traffic Stage 67 19282 (NC-EA) D5 Calming on the road 17/07/2015 2
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status Pedestrian crossing & lights for Kilmore Rd, at KILMORE ROAD Pedestrian the entrance to Stage 68 19284 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Hazelwood Park. 17/07/2015 2 Requesting a speed ramp near Carndonagh CARNDONAGH Speed Road, Stage 69 19330 ROAD (NC-EA) D13 Ramps Donaghemede 23/07/2015 2
MIDDLE THIRD (NC- Traffic Traffic calming Stage 70 19342 EA) D5 Calming measures 23/07/2015 2 Two general disabled parking bays adjacent to Fairview footbridge, on the shop side. Pay and Disabled display and MERVILLE AVENUE Parking Bay permit parking to Stage 71 19348 (NC-EA) D3 (General) be rescinded. 24/07/2015 2 DYLs for entrance to Manor House MANOR HOUSE Double View apartments, Stage 72 19359 VIEW (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines on Watermill Rd. 24/07/2015 2
at the cul-de-sac BALLYSHANNON Double entrance to Nos. Stage 73 19451 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 Yellow Lines 50-72 30/07/2015 2 along Brookville Park, on the Malahide Road Double side as the road BROOKVILLE PARK Yellow Lines nears Coolock Stage 74 19453 (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) Main Street 30/07/2015 2 Request for 2 more speed ramps between the Kincora turn THE STILES ROAD Speed off and The Stiles Stage 75 19528 (NC-EA) D3 Ramps Road 04/08/2015 2
at the exit from BEAUVALE PARK Double the keyhole at Stage 76 19577 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines Nos. 10A-57A. 10/08/2015 2 VENETIAN HALL Traffic Stage 77 19592 (NC-EA) D5 Lights at Venetian Hall. 06/08/2015 2
at the junction of Double Kincora Road KINCORA ROAD Yellow Lines and Clontarf Stage 78 19863 (NC-EA) D3 (Extend) Road. 06/08/2015 2
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status Request from Garda Liason Officer to move the disabled parking bay from outside the Sheds pub at Disabled (junction of VERNON AVENUE Parking Bay Clontarf Road) to Stage 79 20071 (NC-EA) D3 (General) another location. 10/09/2015 2
NURNEY LAWN Left Turn Stage 80 20083 (NC-EA) D4 Filter Light for cyclists 14/09/2015 2 at the school gate entrance to St. John the Baptist Infant Girls' School (Belgrove School) or at the Disabled first indented SEAFIELD ROAD Parking Bay space beside No. Stage 81 20128 WEST (NC-EA) D3 (General) 27. 31/08/2015 2
on Grange Road GRANGE ROAD Traffic at Grangemore Stage 82 8420 (NC-EA) D13 Lights Grove. 26/08/2013 2
at the junction GRANGE ROAD Traffic of Grange Abbey Stage 83 10949 (NC-EA) D13 Lights Grove. 03/03/2014 2
Traffic lights for GRANGE ABBEY Traffic exiting Grange Stage 84 19696 GROVE (NC-EA) D13 Lights Abbey estate. 13/08/2015 2 Request for improved pedestrian facilities for those COOLOCK LANE Pedestrian crossing the M1 Stage 85 14038 (NC-EA) D17 Crossing roundabout. 15/09/2014 2 COOLOCK LANE Pedestrian at M1/Coolock Stage 86 17745 (NC-EA) D17 Crossing Lane. 21/04/2015 2 at M1/Coolock COOLOCK LANE Pedestrian Lane. Stage 87 17763 (NC-EA) D17 Crossing 16/04/2015 2
at the PRIORSWOOD Traffic Darndale Link Stage 88 15507 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 Lights Rd. 24/11/2014 2 at the junction of Collins Avenue, outside the Whitehall COLLINSWOOD Pedestrian Colmcille GAA Stage 89 14580 (NC-EA) D9 Crossing Club. 06/10/2014 2
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status
GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian at Grange Abbey Stage 90 12282 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Grove. 13/05/2014 2
On Grange GRANGE ROAD Pedestrian Road, at Grange Stage 91 13924 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing Abbey Grove. 08/09/2014 2
GREENDALE ROAD Zebra at Greendale Stage 92 17254 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Court. 19/03/2015 2 request for peds crossing from near Thornville Drive or at the entrance to the Shopping centre GREENDALE ROAD Pedestrian -near Centra Stage 93 19154 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing entrance. 15/07/2015 2 Pedestrian Crossing requested outside Scoil MC AULEY ROAD Pedestrian Neasáin, Stage 94 12673 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing Harmonstown. 29/06/2014 2
MOUNT PROSPECT Pedestrian new Seafield Stage 95 16954 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Avenue 27/02/2015 2
MOUNT PROSPECT Pedestrian Stage 96 17009 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Crossing on the road 02/03/2015 2
School Warden requested for MOUNT PROSPECT School Mount Prospect Stage 97 17011 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Warden Avenue. 02/03/2015 2 on the other half of the junction of Castle Avenue/Howth CASTLE AVENUE Pedestrian Road and Stage 98 17552 (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Dunluce Road. 14/04/2015 2
GREENCASTLE Pedestrian at the junction of Stage 99 18779 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 Crossing Glin Road. 19/06/2015 2 Yield sign for the end of Montrose MONTROSE CLOSE Close, near Stage 100 19560 (NC-EA) D5 Yield Sign school. 06/08/2015 2
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status
Pay & Display & MELROSE AVENUE Permit Stage 101 17783 (NC-EA) D3 Parking on the road. 13/04/2015 2 Pedestrian crossing for junction of RAHENY ROAD Pedestrian Raheny Rd & Stage 102 18694 (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Springdale Rd. 12/06/2015 2
MALAHIDE ROAD No Right Dangerous Stage 103 8511 (NC-EA) D5 Turn Junction. 01/09/2013 4 Request for one- way system MORROGH One-Way on Morrogh Stage 104 9187 TERRACE (NC-EA) D3 System Terrace, Marino. 21/10/2013 4 review at the junction of Seapark Road and Mount MOUNT PROSPECT Double Prospect Stage 105 9229 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines Avenue. 21/10/2013 4
HAVERTY ROAD Traffic Stage 106 9521 (NC-EA) D3 Calming on Haverty Road. 13/11/2013 4 Requesting new layout traffic at RAHENY ROAD Engineer Raheny Village Stage 107 9999 (NC-EA) D5 Query Cross Roads 18/12/2013 4 at the junction of Pedestrian Springdale Road SPRINGDALE Refuge and Raheny Stage 108 11548 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Island Road. 03/04/2014 4
GRATTAN LODGE Pedestrian at the entrance to Stage 109 11848 (NC-EA) D13 Build-Out Grattan Lodge. 16/04/2014 4 mini-roundabout at the entrance to TEMPLE VIEW Temple View Stage 110 11851 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Roundabout Estate. 16/04/2014 4
Request for EDENMORE Speed additional Stage 111 12064 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Ramps Ramps. 01/05/2014 4 on the Malahide Road slip road, between Marino MALAHIDE ROAD Traffic Crescent and Stage 112 12323 (NC-EA) D3 Calming Clontarf Road. 13/05/2014 4 Traffic Junction with lights to replace the BLUNDEN DRIVE current Stage 113 12365 (NC-EA) D17 roundabout. 19/05/2014 4
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status
along the MALAHIDE ROAD Double chicane near No. Stage 114 12550 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines 39. 22/05/2014 4 request for pedestrian build- out at the HADDON ROAD Pedestrian junction of Stage 115 12935 (NC-EA) D3 Build-Out Clontarf Road. 25/06/2014 4 at the gate that leads to the shortcut through ALFIE BYRNE Zebra to East Point Stage 116 13290 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Crossing Business park. 17/07/2014 4 at entrance to St Anne's Park, SYBIL HILL ROAD Pedestrian next to St Paul's Stage 117 13491 (NC-EA) D13 Crossing School. 05/08/2014 4 Request for changes to traffic ARDLEA ROAD Pedestrian light system at Stage 118 14334 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing above 15/09/2014 4
in the lay-by MALAHIDE ROAD Parking opposite house Stage 119 14951 (NC-EA) D5 Prohibition Nos. 61-72. 29/10/2014 4
Disabled outside the FAIRVIEW STRAND Parking Bay chemist at Nos. Stage 120 15409 (NC-EA) D3 (General) 2-4. 21/11/2014 4 Outside Scoil Iosagain double yellow lines or GREENDALE ROAD Parking disabled parking Stage 121 15585 (NC-EA) D5 Prohibition bay. 17/11/2014 4 along the road at the old bus stop Double outside the cul- HARMONSTOWN Yellow Lines de-sac to Nos. Stage 122 15883 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) 37-79. 22/12/2014 4 Investigate dangerous turn coming out of Burnell Court by Right Turn foot, or driving MALAHIDE ROAD Only onto Malahide Stage 123 16360 (NC-EA) D17 (Rescind) Road. 23/01/2015 4
MC AULEY ROAD School for St Brendan's Stage 124 16590 (NC-EA) D5 Ahead Sign BNS. 09/02/2015 4 between Ardcollum MARYFIELD Avenue and the CRESCENT (NC- Parking top of Stage 125 16593 EA) D5 Prohibition Castleview. 02/02/2015 4
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status beside the Church of St. FOXFIELD SAINT Double John the Stage 126 16719 JOHN (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines Evangelist. 16/02/2015 4 through the pedestrian crossing at the KILMORE ROAD Yellow Box junction of Stage 127 16800 (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) Ardmore Drive. 17/02/2015 4 Remove speed Speed ramps on DUNDANIEL ROAD Ramps Dundaniel Rd, Stage 128 16909 (NC-EA) D5 (Rescind) Coolock. 24/02/2015 4
One-Way WINDSOR AVENUE System on Windsor Stage 129 17061 (NC-EA) D3 (Rescind) Avenue. 02/03/2015 4
Yellow box for DRUMCONDRA entrance to 116 ROAD UPPER (NC- Upper Stage 130 17113 EA) D9 Yellow Box Drumcondra Rd. 10/03/2015 4
Disabled BRIAN BORU Parking Bay Stage 131 17274 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 (Residential) Outside No. 29. 19/03/2015 4
Children GRIFFITH COURT Crossing at entrance to Stage 132 17314 (NC-EA) D3 Sign estate. 16/03/2015 4 from the junction with Bettyglen/the WATERMILL ROAD Double village (watermill Stage 133 17332 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines apartments) 25/03/2015 4
Double THORNVILLE Yellow Lines at Gael Scoil Stage 134 17391 DRIVE (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) Mide. 30/03/2015 4
Disabled MOUNT PROSPECT Parking Bay Stage 135 17401 DRIVE (NC-EA) D3 (Residential) outside No. 27. 31/03/2015 4 and rescindment of 'Yield' sign at MAYWOOD the junction of Stage 136 17507 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Stop Sign Avondale Park. 09/04/2015 4 ASHCROFT (NC- at the T-Junction Stage 137 17512 EA) D5 Yield Sign in Ashcroft. 10/04/2015 4 ASHCROFT (NC- at the T-Junction Stage 138 17513 EA) D5 Roundabout in Ashcroft. 10/04/2015 4
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status Request to relocate Bus Stop blocking Bus Stop pedestrian GRANGE ROAD Approvals crossing no Stage 139 17573 (NC-EA) D13 (Alterations) 4804. 15/04/2015 4 from the junction with Watermill Drive to the WATERMILL ROAD Double disabled parking Stage 140 17574 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines bay 15/04/2015 4 Double yellow lines extension required to assist wheelchair user at bus stop 525, bus cannot park Double parallel to kerb to HOWTH ROAD (NC- Yellow Lines lower ramp for Stage 141 17575 EA) D3 (Extend) user. 15/04/2015 4
DUNLUCE ROAD Traffic Stage 142 17592 (NC-EA) D3 Calming on the road. 20/04/2015 4
School Warden BLUNDEN DRIVE Crossing Stage 143 17811 (NC-EA) D13 Box outside No. 11. 20/04/2015 4 on one side of the RIBH ROAD (NC- Parking driveway outside Stage 144 17890 EA) D5 Prohibition No. 18. 28/04/2015 4 on Kilbarron Avenue at KILBARRON Double junction with Stage 145 17910 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines Kilbarron Road. 29/04/2015 4 between the pedestrian bridge in Fairview and CLONTARF ROAD Traffic the junction with Stage 146 17968 (NC-EA) D3 Island Malahide Road. 20/04/2015 4
from Dunree DUNREE PARK Right Turn Park onto Stage 147 17970 (NC-EA) D5 Filter Light Tonlegee Road. 20/04/2015 4
Disabled MELROSE AVENUE Parking Bay Stage 148 18015 (NC-EA) D3 (Residential) outside No. 40. 07/05/2015 4 on Griffith Avenue at the GRIFFITH AVENUE 3.5 Tonne junction with Stage 149 18085 (NC-EA) D9 Limit Malahide Road. 08/05/2015 4
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status
PHILIPSBURGH Stage 150 18134 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Loading Bay at the Spar Shop 18/05/2015 4 at the junction of Craigford Avenue CRAIGFORD and Craigford Stage 151 18135 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Stop Sign Drive. 18/05/2015 4
Disabled Parking Bay CONQUER HILL (Rescind Stage 152 18196 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Residential) outside No. 19. 15/05/2015 4
Disabled CONQUER HILL Parking Bay Stage 153 18231 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 (Residential) outside No. 12. 18/05/2015 4
on the approach HOWTH ROAD (NC- Continuous to St. Lawrence Stage 154 18281 EA) D3 White Line Road, inbound. 19/05/2015 4 On Malahide Road at the MALAHIDE ROAD Pedestrian junction of St. Stage 155 18284 (NC-EA) D5 Crossing David’s Wood. 13/05/2015 4
From St. David's Wood SAINT DAVID'S Right Turn onto Malahide Stage 156 18285 WOOD (NC-EA) D5 Filter Light Road. 13/05/2015 4 at the junction of Watermill Road, on south ALL SAINTS ROAD Double eastern side of Stage 157 18339 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines roundabout. 25/05/2015 4 at the junction of Ivy Court and The Close, Beaumont Woods, (opposite BEAUMONT Traffic No 8, The Stage 158 18386 WOODS (NC-EA) D9 Calming Close). 27/05/2015 4 at the school gate entrance to St. John the Baptist Infant Disabled Girls' School SEAFIELD ROAD Parking Bay (Belgrove Stage 159 18387 WEST (NC-EA) D3 (General) School). 27/05/2015 4
at the junction of MASK AVENUE Double St. Brendan's Stage 160 18436 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines Avenue. 25/05/2015 4
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status Requesting if there is any plans to build GRANGE PARK speed ramps on Stage 161 18454 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Speed Limit Grange Park 18/05/2015 4 onto Victoria Road, during CASTLE AVENUE No Right morning peak Stage 162 18461 (NC-EA) D6 Turn hours. 18/05/2015 4 at the junction of Belmayne, on the CLARE HALL Belmayne side of Stage 163 18469 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Yellow Box the roundabout. 27/05/2015 4
Disabled Parking Bay request to turn EDENMORE PARK (Rescind disabled bay into Stage 164 18539 (NC-EA) D5 General) set down 05/06/2015 4 DYLs for junction of Eklad Park & Newtown Ave, and extending for approx. 60m EKLAD PARK (NC- Double along both sides Stage 165 18541 EA) D17 Yellow Lines of Eklad Park. 05/06/2015 4
GRANGE PARK CRESCENT (NC- Double Opposite 146 & Stage 166 18546 EA) D5 Yellow Lines 148. 05/06/2015 4 between Redcourt Oaks SEAFIELD ROAD Double and St Gabriels Stage 167 18614 EAST (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines Road. 10/06/2015 4 at the exit of the underground car MALAHIDE ROAD Traffic park in Burnell Stage 168 18655 (NC-EA) D17 Calming Square 08/06/2015 4
Request for BEAUMONT Double double yellow Stage 169 18667 WOODS (NC-EA) D9 Yellow Lines lines 15/06/2015 4
up to 14 HOLLYBROOK Double Hollybrook Stage 170 18686 GROVE (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines Grove. 12/06/2015 4
HOLLYBROOK Double Stage 171 18776 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines on the road. 19/06/2015 4 Right filter traffic light for junction of Grace Park Rd & Griffith Ave, coming from the GRACE PARK Right Turn Clontarf Stage 172 18929 ROAD (NC-EA) D9 Filter Light direction. 26/06/2015 4
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status Request for double yellow lines in front of 4 DUNLUCE ROAD Double Dunluce Road Stage 173 18935 (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines Clontarf D3 26/06/2015 4 Two disabled parking spaces requested for outside Whitehall Disabled Clinic General COLLINS AVENUE Parking Bay Practice at 394 Stage 174 18978 (NC-EA) D9 (General) Collins Ave,D9 01/07/2015 4
SAINT ASSAM'S ROAD WEST (NC- Double Stage 175 19021 EA) D5 Yellow Lines outside No. 78. 03/07/2015 4
DYLs for one MORROGH Double side of Morrogh Stage 176 19060 TERRACE (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines Terrace. 08/07/2015 4
KILFENORA DRIVE Traffic Traffic calming Stage 177 19158 (NC-EA) D13 Calming measures 13/07/2015 4
SAINT MICHAEL'S COTTAGES (NC- Double Stage 178 19159 EA) D13 Yellow Lines on both corners. 13/07/2015 4
Extend DYLs on Double Hollybrook Grove HOLLYBROOK Yellow Lines to cover entire Stage 179 19180 GROVE (NC-EA) D3 (Extend) green area. 09/07/2015 4
DYLs for corner COOLOCK DRIVE Double outside 1 Stage 180 19207 (NC-EA) D17 Yellow Lines Coolock Drive. 10/07/2015 4
MARYFIELD in the vicinity of CRESCENT (NC- No. 1A, Maryfield Stage 181 19210 EA) D5 No Parking Crescent. 20/07/2015 4
on the road PHILIPSBURGH Single outside Spar Stage 182 19235 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Line shop. 20/07/2015 4 DYLs for o/s St. Francis of Assisi BELMAYNE Double Primary School, Stage 183 19259 AVENUE (NC-EA) D13 Yellow Lines Belmayne Ave. 17/07/2015 4 Traffic calming measures for KILBARRACK Traffic Kilbarrack Stage 184 19271 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Calming Avenue, Raheny. 17/07/2015 4
Speed ramps for BEAUVALE PARK Speed o/s 185 Beauvale Stage 185 19272 (NC-EA) D5 Ramps Park, Artane. 17/07/2015 4
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status
Double at the junction of CASINO PARK (NC- Yellow Lines Casino Park and Stage 186 19286 EA) D3 (Extend) Malahide Road. 06/07/2015 4
VERNON PARK Double Stage 187 19341 (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Lines on the road. 22/07/2015 4 Extend yellow box o/s the entrance to the Dominican GRIFFITH AVENUE Yellow Box Convent on Stage 188 19369 (NC-EA) D9 (Extend) Griffith Ave. 27/07/2015 4
OSCAR TRAYNOR Traffic at the North Side Stage 189 19521 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Calming Shopping Centre. 06/08/2015 4 'Stop' or 'Yield' sign at junction of FERRYCARRIG Ferrycarrig Stage 190 19634 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 Drive. 06/08/2015 4 Reto accommodate parking for residents of Double Dollymount DOLLYMOUNT Yellow Lines Avenue due to Stage 191 20140 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 (Rescind) works. 14/09/2015 4 Dangerous crossing exiting Burnell Court onto Malahide Road. Request for traffic management MALAHIDE ROAD Engineer plan and take Stage 192 14872 (NC-EA) D17 Query roads in charge. 23/10/2014 4 Dangerous crossing exiting MALAHIDE ROAD Engineer from Burnell Stage 193 15336 (NC-EA) D17 Query Court at above. 11/11/2014 4
MORROGH One-Way Request for Stage 194 16414 TERRACE (NC-EA) D3 System update. 19/01/2015 4 at the junction of Pedestrian Springdale Road SPRINGDALE Refuge and Raheny Stage 195 20178 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Island Road. 07/09/2015 4
Investigate what traffic measures can be provided to assist THE HOLE IN THE motorists exting WALL ROAD (NC- Grattan Lodge Stage 196 10975 EA) D13 onto Hole in the 04/03/2014 4 39
Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status Wall Road, due to a blind spot.
EDENMORE Speed Stage 197 16278 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Ramps opposite No. 61. 20/01/2015 4
Right turn filter light for Oscar OSCAR TRAYNOR Right Turn Tranor Rd onto Stage 198 19135 ROAD (NC-EA) D17 Filter Light Coolock Drive. 10/07/2015 4
Disabled FAIRVIEW STRAND Parking Bay Stage 199 17841 (NC-EA) D3 (General) at the shops. 27/04/2015 4
Disabled Parking Bay Stage 200 17893 FAIRVIEW (NC-EA) D3 (General) at the Centra. 28/04/2015 4
Disabled FAIRVIEW STRAND Parking Bay Stage 201 18320 (NC-EA) D3 (General) at Fairview Park. 27/04/2015 4
PHILIPSBURGH Parking at Elton Court Stage 202 15731 AVENUE (NC-EA) D3 Prohibition Apartments. 15/12/2014 4
WATERMILL ROAD Double from The Village Stage 203 18067 (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines junction. 08/05/2015 4
on the side of the THORNVILLE Double road opposite the Stage 204 17383 DRIVE (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines school. 30/03/2015 4
Double on the side of the THORNVILLE Yellow Lines road opposite the Stage 205 17440 DRIVE (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) school. 06/04/2015 4
Double on the side of the THORNVILLE Yellow Lines road opposite the Stage 206 17446 DRIVE (NC-EA) D5 (Extend) school. 07/04/2015 4 at Gaelscoil Míde, on the side of the road THORNVILLE Double opposite the Stage 207 17667 DRIVE (NC-EA) D5 Yellow Lines school. 13/04/2015 4 40
Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status Traffic calming measures for DUNLUCE ROAD Traffic Dunluce Rd, Stage 208 17558 (NC-EA) D3 Calming Clontarf. 14/04/2015 4
DUNLUCE ROAD Speed Stage 209 17593 (NC-EA) D3 Ramps on the road. 20/04/2015 4 Wants Traffic calming measures put in DUNLUCE ROAD Traffic place on Dunluce Stage 210 17665 (NC-EA) D5 Calming Road 17/04/2015 4
BEAUMONT Speed Request for Stage 211 18668 WOODS (NC-EA) D9 Ramps speed ramps. 15/06/2015 4 Single yellow line to prevent parking & blocking of residents on HOLLYBROOK Single Hollybrook Stage 212 18687 GROVE (NC-EA) D3 Yellow Line Grove. 12/06/2015 4
Request for HARMONSTOWN Speed ramps closer to Stage 213 6281 ROAD (NC-EA) D5 Ramps roundabout 20/02/2013 5
THE STILES ROAD Speed Additional speed Stage 214 6685 (NC-EA) D3 Ramps ramp on road 25/03/2013 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 215 6811 (NC-EA) D13 Buildout Millbrook/Foxhill 08/04/2013 5 Request for ramps on SWANS NEST Speed Swan's Nest Stage 216 7946 AVENUE (NC-EA) D5 Ramps Avenue. 12/07/2013 5
AYREFIELD ROAD Speed Stage 217 10967 (NC-EA) D13 Ramps at the bend. 03/03/2014 5
GREENWOOD Traffic Stage 218 11337 DRIVE (NC-EA) D13 Calming on the road. 25/03/2014 5 Conduct safety review of roundabout across from CLONSHAUGH Engineer Priorswood Stage 219 12163 GLEN (NC-EA) D17 Query church. 06/05/2014 5
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Request Date SR Item Sr Road/Street/Avenue Postcode Topic Description Received Status
CONQUER HILL Traffic Stage 220 12440 ROAD (NC-EA) D3 Calming on the road. 19/05/2014 5 On one corner of this T-junction and the ASHCROFT (NC- Double subsequent Stage 221 13509 EA) D5 Yellow Lines corners. 01/08/2014 5 speed ramps on Sybill Hill Road on approach to SYBIL HILL ROAD Speed St. Anne's Park Stage 222 13849 (NC-EA) D5 Ramps entrance 03/09/2014 5
Request for ADARE GREEN Parking traffic study and Stage 223 14035 (NC-EA) D17 Prohibition recommendation. 15/09/2014 5
MILLBROOK ROAD Traffic at the entrance to Stage 224 14041 (NC-EA) D13 Calming the estate. 15/09/2014 5 In relation to parking DOLLYMOUNT Parking restrictions on Stage 225 14258 PARK (NC-EA) D3 Prohibition the road. 23/09/2014 5 on Vernon Avenue on the approaches to the Sybil Hill VERNON AVENUE Speed main entrance to Stage 226 14485 (NC-EA) D3 Ramps St. Anne's Park. 08/10/2014 5
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North Central Area Oct Agenda 19/10/15 (TAG Date: 22/09/15). Item Request Ref Road Post- Topic Request Description Request by TAG Result TAG Comments Sec Date Rec'd code 1 Parking 20117 BALLYSHANNON D17 Double on western corner of resident Recommended Following examination, it is recommended that double yellow lines be 0 14/09/2015 Prohibitions ROAD (NC-EA) Yellow Ballyshannon Road cul de provided on the Western side of the entrance to the cul de sac on Lines sac. Ballyshannon Road in order to prevent persistant parking on the corner and maintain access to the footpath dishing. The double yellow lines are to start from 2m east of the speed ramp adjacent to no 74a extending around the corner for a total distance of 14m.
2 Parking 19577 BEAUVALE PARK D5 Double at the exit from the deputy Not Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 0 10/08/2015 Prohibitions (NC-EA) Yellow keyhole at Nos. 10A-57A. Bruton Recommended paragraph(2) c, It is illegal to park; Lines “within 5 meters of a road junction; It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as extending yellow lines around corners, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. Infringements of the Act is being referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.
3 Parking 19453 BROOKVILLE D5 Double along Brookville Park, on cllr Gilliland Not The double yellow lines in question extend 8m southwards from this junction 0 30/07/2015 Prohibitions PARK (NC-EA) Yellow the Malahide Road side Recommended and coincide with the continuous white line associated with the stop Lines as the road nears line,where it is illegal to park opposite. This 8m clearence is adequate for (Extend) Coolock Main Street access and visibility where the minimum requirement is 5m. Extending the double yellow lines would only displace the parking further southwards into Brookville Park. Therefore extending the parking restrictions is not recommended.
4 Parking 20140 DOLLYMOUNT D3 Double on the road. Cllr O' Recommended Following investigation,and in order to facillitate removal of parking for the 0 14/09/2015 Prohibitions AVENUE (NC- Yellow Farrell S2S scheme and noting that the bus route is no longer in existence. It is EA) Lines recommended the rescinding of 27m of the existing double yellow lines on (Rescind) the Northern side of Dollymount Ave. from a point opposite the end of the continuous white line as far as the gable of house no 84. This should free up 5 parking spaces for displaced parking.
5 Traffic Signs 19634 FERRYCARRIG D17 'Stop' or 'Yield' sign deputy Not Ferrycarrig Road ends at a T junction with Ferrycarrig Drive where a yield sign 0 06/08/2015 ROAD (NC-EA) at junction of Ferrycarrig Flanagan Recommended has been provided. Traffic on Ferrycarrig Drive have priority. Therefore Drive. further signage is not necessary or recommended.
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6 Parking 19863 KINCORA ROAD D3 Double at the junction of Kincora garda Recommended Following examination, it is recommended that the existing double yellow 0 06/08/2015 Prohibitions (NC-EA) Yellow Road and Clontarf Road. lines on the northern side of Kincora Road west of the junction with Vernon Lines Avenue be extended westwards for a distance of 25m. in order to alleviate (Extend) traffic congestion.
7 Parking 19359 MANOR HOUSE D5 Double at entrance to Manor resident Not The area beyond the columns at Manor View Aparts is private property 0 24/07/2015 Prohibitions VIEW (NC-EA) Yellow House View apartments, Recommended where traffic Management have no juristiction.Notwithstanding this; Lines on Watermill 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;”Likewise, Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) c, It is illegal to park; “within 5 meters of a road junction; It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as extending yellow lines around corners, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. Infringements of the Act is being referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.
8 Parking 19060 MORROGH D3 Double DYLs for one side of resident Not Double yellow lines have been provided at the junctions at either end of 0 08/07/2015 Prohibitions TERRACE (NC- Yellow Morrogh Terrace. Recommended Morrogh Terrace. Further parking restrictions would impinge on the free EA) Lines parking amenity of street residents. Moreover as this road has been recommended for a one way system parking restrictions would facilitate the potential increase of traffic speed on the road. Therefore double yellow lines are not recommended.
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9 Admin 9999 RAHENY ROAD D5 Engineer Requesting new layout resident Not A relocation or removal of the pedestrian island or refuge to facilitate 0 18/12/2013 (NC-EA) Query traffic at Raheny Village Recommended additional storage for right-turning traffic is not recommended as the refuge Cross Roads acts both as a traffic calming measure and as a facility for pedestrians to cross the road. The Howth Road forms part of the Greater Dublin Area Cycle Network Plan. One of its key challenges is to apportion road space on high transport demand corridors where there is competing demand from buses and cars or to identify appropriate alternative parallel routes that offer a more pleasant environment for cycling. As a result the carriageway on this section of Howth Road has been apportioned with this intent. There is insufficient road width to facillitate a left turning and likewise a a right turning lane lane onto Station Road. For the reasons outlined above the removal of part of the cycle route is not recommended.
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Planning Property Enterprise and Economic Development Department, Derelict Sites Section, Block 3, Floor 2, Civic Offices.
24/09/2015
To the Chairman and Members of The North Central Area Committee
Derelict Sites Quarterly Report
I attach details of sites in the North Central Area currently under review together with a list of sites in the area currently entered on the Derelict Sites Register.
P. Clegg Executive Manager
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DERELICT SITES QUARTERLY REPORT NORTH CENTRAL AREA
Location Current Position
D3
Cadogan Road 18, Fairview, D3 Letter sent to Solicitor for Estate of deceasesd owner.
Kincora Road, 29, Clontarf, Ownership details requested from Law Department
Malahide Road, 123-125, D3 Email sent to owners asking that vegetation and litter be removed
Vernon Avenue, rear of 34 - 48 Updated reference requested with a view to possible service of Section 8(2) Notices.
Vernon Avenue, rear of 50, D.3. Updated reference requested with a view to possible service of Section 8(2) Notices.
Verville Retreat, Vernon Avenue, Planning Applicants asked to tidy grounds. Clontarf, Dublin 3.
D5
Harmonstown Road, former Irish Owners asked to cut back overgrowth to prevent action International Print factory site, D.5.
Howth Road, 778, D.5. Owners asked to cut back overgrowth.
Howth Road 780, D.5. Owner asked to cut back overgrowth
Howth Road 782, D.5. Owner asked to cut back overgrowth
Kilmore Road, 84, D5 Ownership details received from Law Department - Solrs written to.
Main Street, 31, Raheny, D.5. Building has been demolished. Litter and rubble not yet removed.
St. Brendan's Park, 68b, Dublin 5. Site has been removed from Derelict Sites Register.
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St. Brigid's Road, 22, D5. New Reference of Ownership has been requested.
Tonlegee Road (Smurfit site), D5 Owners asked to spray weeds in yard.
D9
Ballymun Road, Westfield House, Letter sent to owners requesting overgrowth and graffiti removed and broken window repaired or covered.
Collins Avenue 190, D.9. Owners have been asked to carry out works.
D13
Rathvale Grove, 20, Ayrfield, D.13. Owner advised to cut back overgrowth in rear garden
Temple View Avenue, 10, Clarehall, Owners asked to remove overgrowth from gardens and dumping from side of house.
D17
Buttercup Terrace 5, D17 Site re-inspected, updated ownership details requested from Law Agent
Clonshaugh Road, Priorswood Lodge, Site has been entered on Derelict Sites Register.
Greencastle Road/Malahide Road New owners advised to improve condition of site. (Tayto), D17
Riverside Park, adj. 96, Vegetation cut back as requested. Clonshaugh, D.17.
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Development Department Civic Offices
1st October 2015 To the Chairperson and Members of
The North Central Area Committee
Meeting: 19th October 2015
Item No:
With reference to the disposal of a site to rear of 15 Brian Boru Street, Clontarf, Dublin 3, Danielle Nolan. ______
An application has been received from Danielle Nolan to purchase a plot of ground to the rear of her property at No. 15 Brian Boru Street, Clontarf, Dublin 3. The plot of ground in question is shown coloured pink on Map Index No. SM- 2015-0808 and has an area of approx 58 sq m.
It is proposed to dispose of the City Council’s interest in the plot of ground to Danielle Nolan subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The consideration shall be €1,000 (one thousand euro).
2. The purchaser shall be responsible for any costs involved in incorporating the plot into their garden.
3. The purchaser shall be responsible for her own legal costs in the matter and shall also pay approximately €500 (five hundred euro) plus VAT towards the Council’s costs.
4. The disposal is subject to receipt of the necessary statutory approvals and such terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Council’s Law Agent.
The dates for the performances of any of the requirements of the proposed agreement may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Executive Manager.
The disposal shall be subject to any such covenants and conditions as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
Paul Clegg______Executive Manager
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QUESTIONS TO AREA MANAGER NORTH CENTRAL AREA 19th OCTOBER 2015
Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this request” (details supplied).”
Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this matter (details supplied).”
Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this request (details supplied).”
Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
Can the Manager report on (detail supplied).”
Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the manger arrange for (details supplied).”
Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this query (details supplied).”
Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this matter (details supplied).”
Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to make provision for (details supplied).”
Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this query (details supplied).”
Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
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Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the manager to make provision for (details supplied).”
Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the manager to give an update on (details supplied).”
Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan 52
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (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 Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to estate as per (details supplied) (a) attached and say what planning stipulation if any was inserted re parking as part of the planning permission granted, say what action can be taken to prevent motorists who reside in (details supplied) (a) attached or visiting details attached parking at (details supplied (b) attached
Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to tree at (details supplied) and say if he can agree to cut same back as resident complains that the tree is blocking all sunlight from his home.”
Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to estate as per (details supplied) and say how often same is swept and when was last time estate was swept and say if he will arrange to have the entire area cleaned/swept (with particular reference to area at (details supplied (b) ) as residents are concerned the area is being forgotten about by the City Council.”
Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to refer to housing application case for a couple at location as per (details supplied) and say 1. If he is aware of the medical history of this family and 53
2. what their chances of being made an offer of accommodation are in the short-term.”
Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“That the Manager to refer to complaints from constituents re over-flowing litter bins at location as per (details supplied) and say 1. how often these bins are emptied and 2. if he can arrange to have these bins emptied more regularly.”
Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to trees at location as per (details supplied) about which residents complain are far too high and in some instances, totally blocking daylight from their homes and say if he will agree to seriously lop/prune these huge trees in the next tree pruning schedule.”
Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if he can introduce traffic calming measures to reduce traffic speed as parents feel that the ramps are not slowing motorists down.”
Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if he can
1. provide a “children at play” sign as parents fear children lives are in danger due to the high speed of traffic travelling through details attached and 2. carry out a traffic speed survey at location as per details attached (not at 11am but at 2.30.pm – school closing time) in order to allow for the provision of traffic calming ramps
Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to lighting around green area at location as per (details supplied) about which residents complain is very poor and dangerous now with the onset of darker evenings and say if he will agree to provide increased public lighting in this area.”
Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to dangerous condition of footpath at base of tree at location as per (details supplied) and say if will carry out necessary repairs to make same safe as elderly lady (aged 84) who lives close-by fears tripping over this hazard.”
Q.49 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to provide a timeline for (details provided).”
Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for (details provided).”
Q.51 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to investigate (details supplied).”
Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to insure that the grass on the Darndale Club football pitches is cut at least every week so that the Club is supported in meeting league requirements for playing.”
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Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to indicate how many Part V houses will be offered to DCC from the Cairn PLC Parkside development in the Belmayne area.”
Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the area manager to arrange for the pruning of the trees at (details supplied):”
Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for (details supplied).”
Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to check the wall at (details supplied) for structural safety and fix where required.”
Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager for (details supplied).”
Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to cut back the foliage extending on to the footpath along the (details supplied).”
Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manger to replace (details provided).”
Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.64 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).”
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Q.68 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.69 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the following work to be done [details supplied].”
Q.70 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.72 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.73 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.75 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.76 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.77 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Q.78 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.79 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.80 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (detail supplied).”
Q.82 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (detail supplied).”
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Q.83 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Q.84 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Q.85 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Q.86 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Q.87 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Q.88 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Q.89 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Q.90 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Q.91 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the manager to remove the public recycling bins on Edenmore Avenue and relocate them to a more appropriate site within the area.”
Q.92 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“How many landlords in the North Central area are available for the Housing Assistance Payment scheme to date?”
Q.93 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the manager to provide a report to this councillor of the properties within the North Central area offered to DCC by NAMA: how many were offered and where were they located, how many were accepted and where are they located, how many were rejected and the reasons for their rejection?”
Q.94 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the manager to provide this councillor with all the information that the North Central area office has received to date regarding all aspects of the proposed modular housing units.”
Q.95 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the manager to how often does DCC carry out health and safety inspections on the hotels, B& Bs and hostels used as emergency accommodation? Also request a copy of these reports.”
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4969. Motion in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
Firstly comhghairdeas to all involved in the commissioning the excellent sculpture in St. Annes Park. The work that went into the surrounding wall at the junction of the James Larking Road is a credit also. With this in mind the can the manager review the position of the grey power box / traffic light box that is on the path beside the wall and sculpture , it takes away from the over all visual aesthetics. I propose that it is reallocated to the far side of the road.
Reply:
There is a considerable cost related to moving this Traffic Controller Box on James Larkin Road. Dublin City Council Traffic Department do not have a budget to carry out this work at present. However, if funding is provided or becomes available we would be amenable to moving the Traffic Controller to facilitate the request.
We are looking at options to improve the appearance of the traffic box and to make it more aesthetically pleasing.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Colum Kavanagh, Traffic Office - 2222509. Email: [email protected] Contact: Richard Cleary, Public Domain Officer – 2228866. Email: [email protected]
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4970. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
That this North Central Area Council believes that the proposed development on lands formally owned by the Vincentian Fathers at St Anne’s Park, Raheny is in material contravention of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 due to the abject failure of the proposed residential scheme to comply with the clearly stated zoning objective for the area, i.e. “To ensure the existing environmental amenities are protected in any future use of these lands.”
Reply:
Withdrawn
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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4971. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
To ask the Area Manager whether or not DCC and/or DCC Parks where approached about the possibility of using parkland immediately inside the boundary of Fairview Park (carriageway side) for the Clontarf to Amiens St Cycleway project. If they were approached at the initial design stage of the project can I have a report on what talks took place between DCC and the project designers please and also the reasons why this space wasn’t included in the final design please? It would seem logical that an exploration / consideration of the use of this ‘park space’ would have taken place in order to create as much space as possible for the project and to help provide a cycleway which safely separates cyclists and motorists as much as possible as well as providing space for a much needed City BikeStation as well as a rest stop and /or other facilities. There are other environmental benefits this alternative route option may have brought to the project/area including the possibility of saving trees designated for destruction and further ‘opening up’ Fairview Park to the public by way of increased activity and passive security.
Reply:
A “Concept Design and Option Selection Report” for the cycle route was undertaken by Roughan & O’Donovan Consulting Engineers in 2012. This report examined the existing route and cycle facilities and developed three options for improved cycle facilities. The existing cycle facilities along the route consisted mainly of shared use bus lanes and had a poor level of service due to the number of buses on this key route. The three cycle route options presented included: Option 1 – Retention of the cycle lanes on Amiens Street and provision of a two-way cycle track on the southbound side of North Strand Road to a two-way cycle track along the perimeter of Fairview Park Option 2 – Upgrade of the existing cycle lanes on each side of the road to cycle tracks where possible and filling in the gaps where no dedicated cycle facilities currently exist Option 3 – An alternative route via ‘back streets’ between Fairview Park and Strandville Avenue. The report examined each of these and concluded the following Quality of Service (QoS) could be achieved: Table 1 - QoS of Cycleway Options from “Concept Design and Option Selection Report” - Roughan O’Donovan 2012
Scheme Option QoS Description The existing cycle facilities are discontinuous and include sections of Do Nothing C shared use with buses along a busy traffic route. The two-way raised adjacent cycle track on the eastern side of the road provides Option 1 A an element of segregation, allows side by side or overtaking cyclists and minimises conflicts, particularly along Fairview pk. Upgrade the existing cycle lanes and provide cycle tracks where possible, however this option only accommodates Option 2 C single file cycling and comfort is reduced being immediately adjacent busy bus lanes. A combination of Option 1 two-way cycle track and a back street route, which provides a good degree of segregation but Option 3 C has a significant journey time delay as it is not along the main desire line and results is a longer route. Many cyclists would likely remain on North Strand Road.
The report appraised the options and scored them as follows: Table 2 - Options Appraisal and Ranking from “Concept Design and Option Selection Report” - Roughan O’Donovan 2012
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Environment & Planning 0 +1 +1 +1 Economy 0 0 0 0 Safety -3 +3 +2 +1 Accessibility & Social 0 +1 +1 +1 Inclusion Integration 0 +2 +1 +1 Overall -3 +7 +5 +4
The ranking is a 7 point scale, with +3 as highly positive, 0 as neutral and -3 as highly negative.
The report ranked all three Options the same in terms of environment and planning, economy, accessibility and social inclusion and integration. In terms of safety, Option 1 ranked the highest with a dedicated segregated cycle track and Option 3 the lowest, due to quiet back streets with low lighting and lacking in passive surveillance. In terms of integration, Option 1 was ranked higher than Option 2 and 3. Both Options 1 and 2 were considered to be consistent with the Dublin Cross City Premium Cycle Route and would be compatible with a proposed Royal Canal Cycleway. The report concluded that Option 1 would provide a better QoS.
Therefore, the report recommended Option 1, a two-way cycle track on the southbound side of the road from Clontarf Road to North Strand Road at the Five Lamps junction as the preferred option. That said, the report suggested that south of the Five Lamps along Amiens Street there would be little benefit in continuing the two- way cycle track and recommended the existing cycle lanes be retained.
In October 2013, DCC appointed RPS Consulting Engineers to carry out engineering consultancy services including Document Review, Preliminary Design, Statutory Planning Process, Public Consultation, Detailed Design, Tender Evaluation and Designer and PSDP duties for the scheme. Part of the Document Review phase included the completion of an Options Review and Feasibility Report. This report included a review to confirm if the preferred Option 1 was the best option for this particular scheme and could achieve the desired QoS. All options were considered in this review, as described below.
REVIEW OF OPTION 1 Option 1 proposed the retention of the cycle lanes on Amiens Street and provision of a two-way cycle track on the southbound side of North Strand Road to a two-way cycle track along the perimeter of Fairview Park.
On review of Option 1, it was found that the number of conflicts was greater and in the range of 1-3, rather than the range 0-1 as previously assessed. In line with the criteria as per the NTA National Cycle Manual, ‘the Number of conflicts is a measure of the potential interruptions to a cyclist per 100m and may include bus stops, side-roads, driveways, entrances, junctions etc.’ The number of conflicts can vary considerably along the route, depending on the direction of travel and the side of the carriageway. Therefore on review it was considered that the number of conflicts for the whole scheme would be closer to the range of 1-3 rather than 0-1 as previously suggested. Following this, Option 1 scored a revised QoS A/B, as shown in table 3 below.
Table 3 - Assessment of QoS for Option 1, Two-Way Cycle Track Concept Report Assessment Criteria Value QoS Value QoS Pavement Condition 86-100 A+ 86-100 A+ No. of adjacent cyclists 1+1 A 1+1 A Number of conflicts per 100m of 0-1 A 1-3 B route Journey time delay (% of total travel 11-25% B 11-25% B time) HGV influence (% of total traffic 0-5% A+ 0-5% A+ volume) QUALITY OF QUALITY OF A A/B SERVICE: SERVICE:
Following the assessment of Option 1, a number of issues were identified. The main issues raised include: . Does the route provide the same QoS for both inbound and outbound cyclists? . The route caters for a high proportion of commuting cyclists. Will commuter cyclists be reluctant to use a cycle track on the opposite side to which they are travelling? . The ease with which cyclists access a two-way cycle track needs careful consideration in terms of safety and the avoidance of unacceptable delay or inconvenience. There will be a need for extensive facilities for cyclists to cross from other routes and make use of the two-way cycle track. Such facilities have the potential to cause undue delay to cyclists, particularly commuting cyclists and thus may deter them from using the 2-way route. 61
. A safety concern would be cyclists taking chances and crossing the live traffic lanes, outside of crossings, to get access to the two-way cycle track. The carriageway width is wide and varies between 13m to 19m. . There is potential conflict with emerging traffic from side roads and a two way cycle track, whereby the traffic is not prepared for cyclists coming from both directions and hence another safety issue, . Is connectivity and accessibility adequately served along the route for both inbound and outbound cyclists? . In accordance with the NTA National Cycle Manual 2011, segregated cycle tracks are generally not recommended: . Where there are obstacles, frequent entrances or junctions that will impair cycling momentum, . Where there is a strong demand for frequent local access and egress by cyclists, . At junctions, unless there are specific issues such as turning HGVs, The above issues raised concern regarding the functionality of the two-way cycle track. North Strand Road is a multi- functional urban environment with the key question being, does the proposed two-way cycle track function well in this particular environment? Figure 1 - Potential for increased conflict where the cycle track is two-way from Shared Routes for Pedestrians and Cyclists, Department of Transport (UK), 2012
Following the assessment of the two-way cycle track and considering in particular the existing environment, bus routes, schools, residential area, business and commercial premises with significant pedestrian movements, sizeable junctions, frequent access, heavy traffic volumes, wide carriageway widths, it was concluded that a two-way segregated cycle track would not adequately function for commuting cyclists in this busy environment.
REVIEW OF OPTION 2 Option 2 was the proposal to upgrade the existing cycle lanes to cycle tracks where possible and fill in the gaps where no dedicated cycle facilities currently exist. The existing facilities along the route consist mostly of shared use bus lanes and in some sections there are advisory and mandatory cycle lanes.
Assessment of Option 2 agreed with the findings of the Concept Report, in terms of QoS. During the assessment of the Option 2 a number of issues were identified, the main issues raised include:
. The existing cycle facilities along the route are advisory cycle lanes and / or shared use bus lanes, . The widths of the existing cycle lanes vary along the route of the scheme and in some cases are below the absolute minimum width of 1.5m. The outbound cycle lane opposite Fairview Park is 1.25m in width and this is a cycle lane between parking and a bus lane. The inbound cycle lane is 1.0m in places adjacent to the park, . The existing cycle lanes are on road, except for Annesley Bridge and adjacent to Fairview Park. There is no physical delineation between the cycle lane and the bus lanes which can make the environment feel unsafe and less appealing to cyclists, . Between Amiens Street and Five Lamps on the inbound side of the carriageway there is a suggestion to relocate the cycle lane between the footway and the existing parking as the footway is wide at this location, this would lead to conflicts with pedestrians crossing cyclists, . Existing links between adjacent cycle routes/side roads and crossings are limited, . The existing cycle track/shared footway adjacent to Fairview Park is currently not used by cyclists due to conflicts with pedestrians; cyclists tend to stay on the road in the bus lane. . This review of Option 2 considered that the option could be developed further. The ‘upgrade’ of the existing cycle lanes could be developed to raised cycle lanes, with increases in widths and improved crossings and connectivity. This would greatly improve safety, comfort and the QoS for Option 2. In accordance with the NTA National Cycle Manual, a raised cycle lane is appropriate ‘Along collector roads with frequent entrances and driveways where in a shelf arrangement the cyclist is slightly lower than the footpath and slightly higher than road’. A raised cycle lane reinforces the position of the cyclist on the road and there is a physical separation between the cycle lane and the bus lane. The cycle lane will have to drop down and become on road at bus stops, junctions and crossings but can be continuous. It visually improves safety and is legally part of the road dedicated to
62 cyclists. The proposed kerb heights are usually between 25mm and 50mm. Therefore it would be recommended to introduce raised cycle lanes, where possible. Therefore, on review of Option 2, in line with the criteria as mentioned under review of Option 1, a revised QoS of A/B was presented. The table below presents the QoS as for Option 2 from the Concept Report and for a revised Option 2.
Table 4 - Assessment of QoS Service for Option 2 and a revised Option 2 Concept Report Option 2 Revised Option 2 (upgrade of existing cycle (cycle lanes on both sides of the lanes) carriageway) Criteria Value QoS Value QoS Pavement Condition 86-100 A+ 86-100 A+ No. of adjacent cyclists 1+0 B 1+1 A Number of conflicts per 100m of 1-3 B 1-3 B route Journey time delay (% of total 26-50% C 11-25% B travel time) HGV influence (% of total traffic 6-10% C 2-5% B volume) QUALITY OF QUALITY OF C A/B SERVICE: SERVICE:
The pavement condition can be improved and so the ranking here remains the same for both Option 2s. The number of adjacent cyclists will increase for the revised Option 2 as the width is proposed to be maximised and allow for a single file cycling with overtaking. The number of conflicts varies considerably along the route and in each direction, however it is expected that the conflicts are the same for both Option 2s. It is considered however, that the journey time delay and HGV influences can be reduced for Revised Option 2. The reason being that cyclists will have priority at the junctions with the main traffic, there will be improved crossing facilities and linking of the traffic signals would be expected. During peak hours, cyclists can also travel more freely than general traffic. According to Google Maps, for this route the current journey time for a cyclist is 9 minutes. This equates to a speed of 16.67km/hr, with the average speed of a cyclist assumed to be between 15km/hr to 20km/hr, there is minimum delay currently and this can only be improved with improved facilities. Therefore, the journey time delay is reduced to between 11-25% from the previous 26-50%. For the HGV influence, cyclists will have a dedicated cycle lane, adjacent to a bus lane and be separated from live traffic and so the influence from HGVs is considered to reduce to 2-5% from the previous 6-10%, but is not considered to be as low as Option 1, ranked at 0-5%. Therefore, it is considered that the overall QoS achievable is for Revised Option 2 is greater than previously presented and scores an improved QoS A/B. Therefore, for Option 2 the QoS achievable is considered to be the same as that for Option 1. REVIEW OF OPTION 3 Option 3 is a proposal for an alternative route via ‘back streets’ between Fairview Park and Strandville Avenue, the figure overleaf shows the proposed route. As stated in the “Concept Stage Design and Options Selection Report”, there is a record of a high percentage of accidents involving cyclists and so it is known that pedestrians and cyclists are particularly vulnerable along the North Strand Road-Fairview route. Therefore, and in line with design recommendations an alternative ‘back streets’ route was explored to take cyclists away from the main route to try to improve comfort, directness and safety. The proposed route is to utilise the existing tracks within Fairview Park. The route leaves North Strand Road and turns south onto Strandville Avenue to Stoney Road, and onto East Wall Road before crossing an existing pedestrian bridge into Fairview Park and continues on existing tracks within the park before exiting the park and joining the existing Clontarf Road.
Figure 2 - Option 3 ‘back streets’ route
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Clontarf Road
Fairview Park
Tolka River
East Wall Strandvil Road le Avenue Stoney Road
Royal Canal
Table 5 - Assessment of QoS Service for Option 3 Concept Report and Assessment Criteria Value QoS Pavement Condition 86-100 A+ No. of adjacent cyclists 1+1 A Number of conflicts per 100m of route 0-1 A+ Journey time delay (% of total travel time) >50% D HGV influence (% of total traffic volume) 0-5% A+ QUALITY OF SERVICE: C
Review of this option agreed with the findings of the Concept Report, in terms of QoS. The report identified a number of issues with this option and the main issues include: . By utilising the existing tracks within the park, there are limited ‘back street’ options and locations to connect and join the main route, . Any proposed route is constrained by railway lines and crossing the River Tolka and the Royal Canal, . The proposed streets, Strandville Avenue, Stoney Road and East Wall Road are narrow quiet residential streets. There would be need for improvements to pavement, lighting, signage and passive surveillance, . The existing underbridge for the railway line on Strandville Avenue has restricted headroom and would need to be increased to be a feasible option for cyclists, . The existing pedestrian bridge over the River Tolka is 2m wide and would need to be widened for shared use between pedestrians and cyclists, . The park is poorly lit and safety is an issue, . The tracks within the park would need to be upgraded and access and connection points improved, . Fairview Park closes at night-time and as such a significant part of the route will be inaccessible at such times. . The route is longer in length when compared to the main route, . Does the route provide the same QoS for both southbound and northbound cyclists? It is concluded that Option 3 provides a good degree of separation but has significant journey time increase and is not considered to be along the desire line of the route. It is considered then that many cyclists would more than likely stay on North Strand Road, particularly commuting cyclists. Therefore Option 3 is discounted from further consideration.
APPRAISAL OF OPTIONS The 3 Options were re-appraised. The appraisal is based on the Department of Transport Project Appraisal Balance Sheet and as per the NTA Project Appraisal Guidelines. The assessment is of the route as a whole. All road users were considered and not cyclists alone. The five criteria for the appraisal included Environment, Economy, Safety, Accessibility and Integration. 64
Environment An overview of the environmental impacts of the 3 Options was undertaken. Firstly, the route corridor is an existing transportation corridor and the works will be an alteration to this existing transportation route. Therefore in terms of air quality, noise, architectural and archaeological heritage, soils and geology, hydrology and hydrogeology, the impacts are considered to be minimal and similar for all 3 Options. In terms of biodiversity or the natural environment and landscape and visual, an impact is expected to the existing trees and to Fairview Park. The impact is considered to be similar for all 3 Options and to be slightly negative. To mitigate against a negative impact, a landscape plan and public realm proposals are proposed to be developed for the preferred route.
Economy The economic assessment is considered to be the relative welfare gain of the overall scheme. The scheme will improve cycle and pedestrian facilities, encouraging a shift towards sustainable transport and offers regeneration to the area. Therefore the scheme is positive in terms of welfare gain and equal for all 3 Options Safety The safety assessment is considered in terms of the possible reduction in accidents and security of road users. The scheme will improve cycle and pedestrian facilities, aims to reduce traffic speeds and encourage a shift towards more sustainable transport. Therefore the scheme is positive in terms of safety. Option 2 is considered the safer option, Option 1 will be positive but lower compared to Option 2 as cyclists will need to cross the carriageway to access/egress the two-way cycle track more compared to the two by one-way cycle lanes. Also Option 1 has the additional cyclist safety risk at side road conflicts due to the unexpected contra-flow cyclist movement. Option 3 is considered the lowest in terms of safety due the poor security by the quiet back streets. Accessibility and Social Inclusion Accessibility and social inclusion is measured on the improvement of accessibility to employment, education and essential services and amenities. Overall the scheme will be improving cycling and pedestrian facilities and to an extent will regenerate the area. Therefore the assessment concludes that all 3 Options will have a similar and equally positive impact in terms of accessibility and social inclusion. Integration The integration assessment is based on transportation, land use and geographical integration. The proposed scheme is aligned with current Transportation Policy in Dublin City as described in the NTA Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2011 – 2030. Overall the scheme will transport efficiency for cyclists on this very important corridor and it will improve connectivity between transport modes, support sustainable transport and connectivity to cycle routes such as the Clontarf Seafront, the Royal Canal, and Alfie Byrne Road. The scheme takes cognisance of the Dublin Development Plan and local environmental improvement plans (Fairview Marino). The assessment concludes that all Options rank positively in terms of integration, Options 1 and 2 are considered higher as they follow the existing route corridor and integrate better with existing Transportation Plans and Policy compared to Option 3, the quiet back streets option. Option 2 is ranked slightly higher than Option 1 as it caters better for outbound commuter cyclists by providing facilities on the outbound carriageway which is a bit more natural and expected for these cyclists.
Table 6 - Options Appraisal and Ranking Do Nothing Ranking Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 (as previous) Environment 0 -1 -1 -1 Economy 0 +1 +1 +1 Safety -3 +2 +3 +1 Accessibility & 0 +1 +1 +1 Social Inclusion Integration 0 +2 +2.5 +1 Overall -3 +5 +6.5 +3
The ranking is a 7 point scale, with +3 as highly positive, 0 as neutral and -3 as highly negative. The options ranked similar and equal in terms of environment, economy and accessibility and social inclusion. In terms of safety, Option 2 is considered higher as it caters for cyclists on both sides of the carriageway. In terms of integration, Option 1 and 2 ranked higher than Option 3. The table above shows that all options are ranked positively. Option 2 the highest out of the three options.
CONCLUSIONS OF REVIEW OF CONCEPT STAGE DESIGN REPORT
It would appear that both Option 1, a proposed two-way cycle track and Option 2, upgrade of the existing cycle lanes on each side of the road, would provide a much improved QoS, ranking between A and B. However, Option 1 is unlikely to adequately function for commuting cyclists for this cycle route. The appraisal, under the criteria of environment, economy, safety, accessibility and social inclusion and integration, ranked all options positively with Option 2 ranking the highest.
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Therefore, following the review of the concept design stage, Option 2, upgrade of the existing cycle lanes on each side of the road, is emerging as the preferred option. The feasibility cost estimates previously prepared for Option 1 and 2 indicate that the difference in cost between these options would be negligible, with less than 3% of a difference. Therefore, these options are considered to be similar in terms of cost. The feasible cost estimate for the emerging preferred route is examined later in this report. It should be noted, that the implementation of any new cycle facilities along the route will have significant impacts on the existing road and infrastructure, primarily due to the urban environment and the availability of space. Prior to assessing the impacts of a preferred route, a route assessment is carried out, this is in order to identify the ideal scenario, as per the current design standards, and to establish the possible achievable scenario, taking into account constraints, existing bridges and so forth. The next section of this report presents an assessment of the route for the emerging preferred option, upgrading the existing cycle lanes. The ideal and achievable cross sections along each section of the route are presented. Following this assessment the main constraints and impacts are identified, these are explored for Option 1 and Option 2, for comparison purposes and to highlight the impacts for both options will be significant but are similar overall.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Tony McGee, Executive Engineer – 2223970. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October 2015
4972. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
To ask the Area Manager for a report on the refurbishment and turning around of ‘Void’ residential units in our area please. I’m aware that DCC ‘Void’ refurbishments are carried out by outside contractors however internal DCC management and administration of procurement and /or contracts is vital for these ‘Voids’ to be turned around in a speedy manner. I’m asking the manager to comment on what effect internal office staffing levels have had on the turnaround of ‘Void’ properties please and would an increase in administration staff help with our backlog. Also have the staffing levels in the turnaround administration of ‘Void’ properties been increased in the last 12 months and could I have staffing figures for same please.
Reply:
In 2013, 79 units were turned around in the North Central Area at a cost of €1.58m. In 2014, 63 units were turned around in the North Central Area at a cost of €1.06m. To date in 2015, 53 units have been turned around in this area at a cost of €1.32m and refurbishment work is in progress on 22 units which will be completed and available for letting by late November. A further 17 units have been identified for refurbishment and task orders will be issued for these in due course. Internal staffing levels are both adequate and efficient, and have assured that these works have been completed in a timely manner.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Céline Reilly, Executive Manager - 2223730 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19TH October 2015
4973. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
That the Manager refer to playground in St. Annes’ Park and say when any renewal of the surface will take place as parents of toddlers say there is a need for re-surfacing work to be carried out in the children’s playground area and also if he can outline future plans for the provision of a specific play area for very young children.
Reply:
The surface of the play ground is a loose engineered wood fibre and meets all safety requirements of the latest safety audit. The railed area of the playground is for younger children. Older children are catered for outside the railed playground to this end a Zip line and Climbing net and Rope Swing have been provided. It is not the intention of this Service to further segregate the original railed area any further.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy, Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401 Email: [email protected]
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
8 of 9 gullies on (details supplied) were checked and cleaned on the 8th October 2015.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Roy O’Donnell, Gully Manager – 2222452. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
This job has been scheduled in the coming 2-4 weeks. Unfortunately, there is a backlog in the works list for the painter at present.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this request” (details supplied).”
Reply:
The vents will be inspected and any necessary repairs carried out.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenace - 2222048 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this matter (details supplied).”
Reply:
The roof and ceiling in this dwelling will be inspected and any necessary repairs carried out. There is no record of a complaint/maintenance request in relation to these matters on our Anite computer system prior to this question.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this request (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Traffic Advisory Group at its meeting of 28th April, 2015 reported that parking restrictions have been provided where appropriate on (details supplied) Drive. Further parking restrictions on the eastern side of the carriageway at the business park would shift parking to the predominantly residential western side of (details supplied) Drive, causing access and parking conflict with local residents. Therefore further restrictions are not recommended.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
Can the Manager report on (detail supplied).”
Reply:
1.Public Lighting Services took the existing public lights in (details supplied) in charge in October 2013 and took over the maintenance of these lights at that time.
When the lights were taken in charge, the provision of additional lighting at the (details supplied) Road end was considered for inclusion in the 2014 public lighting improvements programme, but unfortunately, due to the lack of available finances, there has been no public lighting improvements programme in 2014 or in 2015.
The provision of additional lighting in (details supplied) will be considered for inclusion on a future public lighting improvements programme, subject to the necessary finances being made available.
The weed spraying programme has been completed in this area.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer - 2224539. Email: [email protected] Contact: Richard Cleary, Public Domain Officer – 2228866. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“Can the manger arrange for (details supplied).”
Reply:
The area was examined by Parks and Landscape Services and at the time of the inspection there was no evidence of any dumping in the vicinity. Any incidental litter present during the inspection was collected. The area will be monitored into the future.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Waste Management Services will monitor the usage of this litter bin over the coming weeks. In the meantime our staff will ensure that this litter bin is serviced on a regular basis.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this query (details supplied).”
Reply:
There is no record of the above named nor an application from the address supplied on Dublin City Council’s Housing List.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations & Transfers - 2222061 E-mail: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this matter (details supplied).”
Reply:
(Details supplied) signed for an alternative one bedroom flat in (details supplied) on 15/10/2015, and is due to collect the keys to this flat on 16/10/2015.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Deirdre Murphy, Senior Staff Officer – 2226941. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to make provision for (details supplied).”
Reply:
This location has been added to the list of locations currently awaiting such signage. This will take a number of weeks as the crew are working from a current list.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole
“To ask the manager to respond to this query (details supplied).”
Reply:
The (details supplied) Scheme is now closed. This scheme originally involved 51 apartments in Herberton, Parkview and Prospect Hill which were let to prospective purchasers for a three year period with an option to buy thereafter with the rent they paid over the three year period being deducted from the sale price. These apartments had remained unsold under the Affordable Scheme and were available for offer under the (details supplied) Scheme. They were allocated in late 2010 and early 2011. The three year rental period has since ended in all cases and a number of sales have since being completed – all in Herberton.
The scheme proved popular but it is not envisaged that it will be repeated as there will be no apartments or houses available for letting and sale for the foreseeable future.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Úna Joyce, Senior Executive Officer, Loans, Sales & Consents - 2225223 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Service divisions inspections are currently underway to establish if the development is up to Dublin City Council standards.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Michael Galvin, Administrative Officer - 2223585
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Resources are not available to carry out the requested playground installation at this location. A small playground had been in place at this location a number of years ago, however this was removed due to a high level of damage and abuse of that facility. The two closest parks playground to this location are Maypark, Donnycarney, and Fairview Park.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The above request 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 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
This is a matter for Irish Water. A copy of the previous reply has been forwarded to the Councillor.
As per letter dated 2nd May 2014 from the City Manager which was sent to all Councillors, water queries should be forwarded directly to Irish Water.
The following are the contact details for Irish Water:
Telephone: 1890 278 278 (Lo-Call) Web: www.water.ie Twitter: @IrishWater Postal Address: Irish Water, PO Box 860, South City Delivery Office, Cork City. There is a specific e-mail address at Irish Water for Councillors. [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the manager to make provision for (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Area Maintenance Officer is making arrangements to have the windows in this dwelling inspected and assessed for repairs or replacement if necessary.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance. Ph: 2222048 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore
“To ask the manager to give an update on (details supplied).”
Reply:
The City Council at its meeting on the 1st September 2014 extinguished the public right of way over the Underpass at (details supplied).
The proposed method of closure is by means of a rendered block wall at each end. There is a 300mm pipeline and a manhole located within the underpass.
The Developer has given a commitment that a 900mm steel door will be included in the reinforced concrete wall to which Drainage and Waste Water Division will be given a key in order to facilitate access. It is intended that the ramp to the underpass from Northside Shopping Centre car park will be demolished and backfilled and the area resurfaced and marked out as access road and car parking .
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager - 2228846 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
An updated report was submitted after the last NCAC meeting. Due to increases in tide levels and a slight reduction in the wave height associated with the estimated 200 year tide level further computer modelling has been commissioned by Dublin City Council. This extra modelling incorporates wave over topping modelling of the existing sea wall on the (details supplied) Promenade and modelling of the filling up of the promenade in an extreme tidal flood event.
These further computer simulations will estimate the required proposed heights of proposed new flood walls for further discussion.
The programme for delivery of these further model runs and assessment of the outcomes of them is late February 2016.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Gerard O’Connell, Engineer-in-Charge, Regional Projects & Flood Advisory Office - 2224302 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The area in question was inspected by Parks and Landscape Services and it appears that the canopy of many trees have become quite congested due to the fact of close planting and the condition of some trees are poor. The area will be placed on the tree pruning schedule 2015/2016.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy, Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The proper Part VIII consultation procedures were followed. The proposed scheme was advertised on the Dublin City Council website and also in the Irish Times on Friday 14th December 2012. A total of 14 site notices were erected at key locations from just south of Wooden Bridge to just north of Causeway Road including at all major traffic junctions along that route.
Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme were available for public inspection for a six week period up to and including Monday 4th February 2013 at the following locations and times: 1. Dublin City Council, Public Counter, Planning Department, Block 4, Ground Floor, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday-Friday 9.00am-4.30pm. 2. Raheny Library, Howth Road, Dublin 5 between the hours of 10.00am-8.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 10.00am-5.00pm on Friday and Saturday.
The proposal was presented to the North Central Area Committee on 17th September 2012 and on 19th November 2012. A public information meeting was held on Tuesday 15th January at 7.30 p.m. in Belgrove Girls School Hall, Seafield Road. This meeting was hosted by the Clontarf Residents Association and was attended by circa 180 people. A follow-up meeting was also held at 3pm on Friday 10th May 2013 in Conference Room 2, Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17. The NTA and their project consultants Roughan & O’Donovan were present and dealt with any additional or new queries that had not been addressed in the already comprehensive consultation process.
Planning approval was granted on Monday 13th May 2013.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Christopher Manzira, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222500 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance Section 222 2048 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
A copy of the report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh, Senior Executive Officer – 2226738 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Marguerite Staunton, Acting Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department - 2225153 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Speed ramps have been provided on (details supplied) to combat speeding, they have been located in the optimum position with regard to reducing speeds to 50k/hr or less. The ramps have been positioned in accordance with current best practice. The factors taken into consideration in locating ramps include, spacing between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions. Ramps are spaced about 80 to 100 metres apart, the profile resulting in more even speeds of 35 – 42 kph along the road, and less braking and acceleration, thereby reducing noise levels in built up areas.
With regard to rat running, the provision of turn bans would be the normal measure to prevent this, however a turn ban in this instance would cause undue inconvenience with regard to access for local residents and adverse conditions where traffic is rerouted.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Road Maintenance inspected this location and a repair has been scheduled at house number 5. Further repairs will be considered between Greencastle Road and (details supplied) Retail Park in 2016 as part of our Major Works Programme.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
a)The Area Maintenance Officer reports that the trees and footpaths in this complex are being monitored. Repairs are carried out where necessary. If the Councillor wishes to identify a specific area where there is damage to the footpath this issue will be addressed. The units in this complex are one room units predominantly with a few one-bed units, where the fire escape route is the front door.
b) The Area Maintenance Officer reports that the necessary repairs to the gate will be carried out.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Under the Control of Dogs Act, dogs are required to be on a lead at all times at North Bull Island. When dogs are found to be off leads on the Island staff will inform and instruct dog owners to put their animals back on leads. However if the dog owners do not comply, Parks staff where it is considered appropriate, advise the Gardaí. Dog wardens call into the North Bull Island and adjoining St. Anne’s Park on their rota of visits and interact with the public to remind dog owners of their responsibilities. However as the level of resources available for the Dog Warden Service is limited, their attendance at the island is not at a frequency that that is desirable. Parks and Landscape Services is currently consulting with other stakeholder departments of Dublin City Council to compile develop a broad dog management plan to address and recognise the use of the public domain and public open space by dog owners and their dogs and to develop a more responsible approach by dog owners to that activity.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
While a number of studies and plans of the (details supplied) have been conducted, there are no plans for construction to take place at this location.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Hussey, Senior Executive Engineer - 2222759. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan
“To ask the Area Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Waste Management Services Division recently made a presentation to the Environment SPC advising that the junk collection will move to an online format where householders can arrange a junk collection for a reasonable fee. It is no longer sustainable to provide a free junk collection to all households across the City. It is intended that the new online service will be introduced in the Spring of 2016 and will be subject to staff resources and the finance being available to provide this service.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Brian Hanney, SEO, Waste Management - 2224475 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Section 36 (2) (i) of the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, 1997 prohibits the parking of vehicles on public footpaths. It is illegal to place, without the Council’s approval, bollards or other items on the public road to reserve parking spaces. The Roads Maintenance Division have the power to remove such items under the Roads Act 1993.
Contact: Kevin Meade, A/Parking Enforcement Officer - 2222501 Email: [email protected]
a) (Details supplied) Strand is a spur off one of the main arterial routes into the city with a clearway from 07.00-10.00hrs Mon to Sat.on the city bound lane and double yellow lines on the outbound lane. Due to the location and existing parking restrictions it is not possible to provide for permit parking.
b) 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”;
c) Dublin City Council cannot provide ‘Residents only Parking’ on a particular road as there is no legal basis to restrict parking on a public road to the residents of that road.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505. Email: alan.o’[email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Area Maintenance Foreman reports that the radiator will be replaced within the next two weeks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenace - 2222048 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
This property is in private ownership and the responsibility of the homeowner.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Last July the Area Housing Manager facilitated a meeting with the residents of (details supplied). All local councillors, TD’s and senators were invited to attend. At this meeting the plans for the 2 into 1 redevelopment were outlined and the architect responsible for the design/development answered queries. Queries with regard to the allocations process were taken back to Housing Development for consideration. At the September 2015 Area Committee Meeting the proposed allocations process was outlined to the Committee. The Councillors made some comments and alternative proposals at this meeting which were to be brought back to Housing Management for further consideration. Until these proposals are reviewed, it would be inappropriate to meet residents again to discuss them. The Area Housing Manager will meet the residents of (details supplied) once the final allocations process has been agreed.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Derek Farrell, Area Housing Manager – 2228549. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The tree report on (details supplied) has been forwarded in electronic format to all Councillors of the North Central Area Committee.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.36 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Under the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001, planning permission is required for the creation of, widening of a vehicular access to a domestic dwelling. A copy of the grant of planning permission should be submitted with any request for a dishing.
However, where no planning permission exists and the new entrance has clearly been in existence for a long time it will be necessary for you to prove by sworn affidavit that the entrance has been in use as a vehicular access for a period of seven years. Please note that a sworn affidavit is a letter of declaration signed / witnessed by a solicitor or peace commissioner.
Please ask Mr (details supplied) to contact Road Maintenance Services on 2222507 to arrange an inspection of the vehicular dishing. A quotation for the works will be provided on inspection.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services – 2222297 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
Residential areas throughout the city such as (details supplied) are cleaned on a twelve week cycle. (Details supplied) was last cleaned during weekending the 27th September 2015. The full cleaning schedule for (details supplied) can be viewed at the following link http://www.dublincity.ie/StreetSweeping/
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.38 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey
“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”
Reply:
The selection of an artist for this highly specialised work was carried out in accordance with standard Dublin City Council procurement regulations.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.39 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to estate as per (details supplied) (a) attached and say what planning stipulation if any was inserted re parking as part of the planning permission granted, say what action can be taken to prevent motorists who reside in (details supplied) (a) attached or visiting details attached parking at (details supplied (b) attached
Reply:
The Council’s parking enforcement contractor, Dublin Street Parking Services (DSPS) cannot prevent motorists residing in the (details supplied) development parking on (details supplied) Crescent as there are no paid parking controls on (details supplied) Crescent. DSPS have patrolled the location on the 5th, 7th and 9th October and issued two warning notices where parked vehicles may have been endangering other traffic. The location will continue to be monitored and enforced as necessary. From an enforcement point of view the only solution would be either installing double yellow lines or introducing a residential parking scheme on the Crescent.
Contact: Kevin Meade, A/Parking Enforcement Officer - 2222501 Email: [email protected]
Planning permission was granted for the original scheme by DCC (ref: 3832/99) and An Bord Pleanala (ref: PL 29N.119711) back in 1999/2000. A modification to the scheme was granted permission in 2002 (DCC ref: 1140/02). Neither planning permission stipulated specific conditions regarding car parking. A Management Company was to be put in place and normally car parking management would be undertaken by the management company.
Contact: Edel Kelly, Senior Executive Planner - 2222132 Email: [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to tree at (details supplied) and say if he can agree to cut same back as resident complains that the tree is blocking all sunlight from his home.”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services staff has inspected the roadside tree at this location and arrangements are in place to carry out crown raising pruning operations on this tree during the dormant season which based on the general works in the area is likely on confirmation of resources to be carried out in early spring 2016.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the Manager please refer to estate as per (details supplied) and say how often same is swept and when was last time estate was swept and say if he will arrange to have the entire area cleaned/swept (with particular reference to area at (details supplied (b) ) as residents are concerned the area is being forgotten about by the City Council.”
Reply:
Residential areas throughout the city such as (details supplied) are cleaned on a twelve week cycle. (Details supplied) Estate was last cleaned during weekending the 27th September 2015. The full cleaning schedule for the (details supplied) Estate can be viewed at the following link http://www.dublincity.ie/StreetSweeping/. We will ensure that (details supplied) Drive receives a proper cleaning during the course of this cleaning schedule.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the Manager to refer to housing application case for a couple at location as per (details supplied) and say 3. If he is aware of the medical history of this family and 4. what their chances of being made an offer of accommodation are in the short-term.”
Reply:
The applicant (details supplied) is currently in Band 2 of the waiting list for one bedroom accommodation and has the following position; 1012th for accommodation in Area B (Coolock/Darndale).
Unfortunately based on these positions the applicant will not be reached for an offer of accommodation for some time.
Medical documentation submitted by the applicant was examined by the Chief Medical Officer in August 2015. A Medical Priority was not awarded in this instance.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations & Transfers - 2222061 E-mail: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“That the Manager to refer to complaints from constituents re over-flowing litter bins at location as per (details supplied) and say 3. how often these bins are emptied and 4. if he can arrange to have these bins emptied more regularly.”
Reply:
1. Waste Management Services empty the litter bins on (details supplied) on a daily basis five days a week, Monday to Friday. 2. We will certainly monitor the usage of these litter bins to ensure that there isn’t a problem with people dumping domestic refuse into these bins which can give the impression of litter bins not being emptied regularly.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to trees at location as per (details supplied) about which residents complain are far too high and in some instances, totally blocking daylight from their homes and say if he will agree to seriously lop/prune these huge trees in the next tree pruning schedule.”
Reply:
The roadside trees at the above roadway have been inspected by Parks & Landscape Services. The trees at this location have been recently pruned and no further additional pruning is considered to be required at the present time.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if he can introduce traffic calming measures to reduce traffic speed as parents feel that the ramps are not slowing motorists down.”
Reply:
The Traffic Advisory Group, at its meeting of 25th February, 2014, reported that (details supplied) has been traffic calmed with a series of speed ramps and mini-roundabouts. The ramps have been located in the optimum position with regard to reducing speeds to 50km/h or less, and have been positioned in accordance with current best practice. The factors taken into consideration in locating ramps include spacing between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions. Ramps are spaced about 80 to 100 metres apart, the profile resulting in more even speeds of 35 – 42 km/h along the road, and less braking and acceleration, thereby reducing noise levels in built up areas. The provision of further measures would be outside the scope of best practice and are therefore not recommended.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Senior Executive Technician - 2222505 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if he can
3. provide a “children at play” sign as parents fear children lives are in danger due to the high speed of traffic travelling through details attached and 4. carry out a traffic speed survey at location as per details attached (not at 11am but at 2.30.pm – school closing time) in order to allow for the provision of traffic calming ramps
Reply:
1. The Traffic Advisory Group at its meeting of 24th October, 2013, did not recommend a Children Crossing sign on (details supplied) Grove as a Children Crossing sign has been provided at the junction of (details supplied) Road and Grange Road which is the entrance to a housing estate from a main traffic route. The existing sign is sufficient to cover (details supplied) Grove.
2. The criteria used to determine the need for traffic calming measures are as follows: The road should have a straight run of approximately 200 metres. The 85th percentile speed (speed exceeded by 15% of vehicles) should exceed 50km/h. Traffic volumes should exceed 60 vehicles per hour. There should be genuine road safety concerns based on accident statistics or observed road safety patterns or a written report from an Inspector in the Garda Traffic Division, Dublin Castle, relating to an issue of safety.
The Traffic Advisory Group, at its meeting of 21st March, 2013, reported that speed checks carried out on 27th February, 2013 showed that the 85th percentile speed was 28km/h, which is below the warrant required.
The Area Traffic Engineer has advised also that (details supplied) Grove would not meet the criteria for speed ramps due to the short stretches of road involved, which do not involve a straight run of approximately 200 metres.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Senior Executive Technician - 2222505 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“Can the manager please refer to lighting around green area at location as per (details supplied) about which residents complain is very poor and dangerous now with the onset of darker evenings and say if he will agree to provide increased public lighting in this area.”
Reply:
There is lighting on the pathway through the park area from (details supplied) Park to (details supplied) Church. The lighting on the roads around the perimeter of the park (ie on (details supplied) Avenue, (details supplied) Grove, (details supplied) Park & Grange Road) are to an acceptable standard and pedestrians should use these routes. We have no plans to install additional lighting in this park at present.
It is our policy not to provide lighting on pathways through green areas if there is an alternative well lit route adjacent to it.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer - 2224539. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney
“To ask the manager to refer to dangerous condition of footpath at base of tree at location as per (details supplied) and say if will carry out necessary repairs to make same safe as elderly lady (aged 84) who lives close-by fears tripping over this hazard.”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Services has inspected this location. A repair has been scheduled when a crew is next available in the area.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.49 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to provide a timeline for (details provided).”
Reply:
The recommended buildout at the entrance to (details supplied) has been included in the Minor Works Programme for 2015 and is currently at the contract process stage. However, due to the increasing level of service requests, combined with staff transfers and temporary lack of resources in the Traffic Management & Control Section, it is not possible to give a precise time line for the completion of the contract and construction.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505. Email: alan.o’[email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for (details provided).”
Reply:
A meeting can be arranged on site at the Councillor’s and Engineer’s mutual convenience to examine the safety issues raised at the (details supplied) junction. Contact: alan.o’[email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.51 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to investigate (details supplied).”
Reply:
Bond conditions attached to planning permissions include the following wording
“to secure the satisfactory completion, and maintenance of services (including maintenance until taking-in- charge by the Local Authority of roads, open spaces, car parks, public lighting, sewers, watermains and drains.)”
Following a request from the developer or the majority of the residents in a development the process of taking a development in charge commences. This will involve an inspection of the services listed above to ensure that they have been completed to the required standard. In the event that remedial work is required to bring the services up to the required standards then the security bond is invoked. Currently there are bonds in place in respect of the permissions granted for the development completed to date. It will be possible to use the bonds on hand to complete any remedial work that may be required to the value of those bonds.
A request to take the development in (details supplied) in charge has not been received to date so the process outlined above has not commenced.
However, the procedure required to initiate that process is outlined in the attached document.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Michael Galvin, Development Contributions - 2223585 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to insure that the grass on the Darndale Club football pitches is cut at least every week so that the Club is supported in meeting league requirements for playing.”
Reply:
The playing pitches throughout the North Central West District are mown on a weekly basis during the growing season. Darndale F.C. is in regular contact with the supervisory gardener for this Park who is based at Belcamp Park and who addresses issues associated with maintenance of the park including the playing pitches.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to indicate how many Part V houses will be offered to DCC from the Cairn PLC Parkside development in the Belmayne area.”
Reply:
Agreement in principle exits with Cairn PLC for this development for Part V compliance by way of a financial contribution as initial discussions took place prior to the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015. However, as negotiations for Part V compliance is an evolving process, this existing agreement is now being revisited with a view to the acquisition of units on site, subject to agreement by both parties, with consideration being given to the acquisition costs to Dublin City Council.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Marguerite Staunton, Acting Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department - 2225153 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the area manager to arrange for the pruning of the trees at (details supplied):”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services has inspected to roadside tree at (a) above. This tree has been pruned recently and is not considered to require any additional pruning operations at the present time.
This Service has not been able to identify the tree referred to in(b) above and further detail is required to allow an inspection to be carried out.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for (details supplied).”
Reply:
The (details supplied) flood study is in draft format. Once it is completed it will be presented to a meeting of the North Central Area Committee and then copies may be distributed to individual Councillors on request. The general conclusions have been presented to Councillors at previous area meetings.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Gerard O’Connell, Engineer-in-Charge, Regional Projects & Flood Advisory Office - 2224302 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to check the wall at (details supplied) for structural safety and fix where required.”
Reply:
The property at (details supplied) is private property and is the responsibility of the householder.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Elaine O’Kelly, Housing Management Services - 2223652.
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager for (details supplied).”
Reply:
A copy of the report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh, Senior Executive Officer - 2226738 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manager to cut back the foliage extending on to the footpath along the (details supplied).”
Reply:
Road Maintenance has carried out an inspection. A notice will be issued to the owner to cut back the hedges.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services, Ext 2297 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland
“To ask the Area Manger to replace (details provided).”
Reply:
Waste Management Services are currently awaiting a delivery of new litter bins. We will replace the damaged litter bin which was removed from outside the church in (details supplied) when the new bins arrive. We are satisfied that there is a sufficient amount of litter bins in this area and there are no plans at this time to install any more litter bins there.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
This proposal is worthy of consideration but would require some adaptation to the pavilion. This proposal will be considered in more detail and a report will be presented to a future Area Committee meeting .
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services staff carry out daily cleaning of the park including the playground areas and the play equipment is also examined daily. A weekly written checklist of the play equipment is completed. When the park is opened every day the park is checked and any litter removed based on available staff resources.
The grass areas and playing pitches are mown on a weekly basis during the growing season. Flower beds are maintained and seasonal flower bedding displays are changed twice yearly. Trees are maintained and replanted as necessary. This service also interacts with various infrastructural projects when such works are taking place in the park to minimise impacts by condition and supervision on the parks facilities for the duration of the presence of such projects. The current such project at this park is the North Arterial Water Main project.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services staff have inspected the branch referred to above and arrangements are in place for the branch to be immediately removed from this open space
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The reinstatement of the ramp will be investigated by a traffic Engineer following completion of the development works & and the Councillor will be advised of any recommendation in due course.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505. Email: alan.o’[email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.64 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
1) A recommendation regarding this request will be submitted to the Traffic Advisory Group meeting of 27th October, 2015.
2) The approved one-way system on (details supplied) is currently engaged in the required statutory process. It is envisaged that this should be completed by the end of the year.
3) This recommended crossing has been assessed and has received a medium priority ranking; it will be considered in its turn, should funding become available.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Senior Executive Technician - 2222505 Email: alan.o’[email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.65 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Speed ramps have been provided on (details supplied) to combat speeding, they have been located in the optimum position with regard to reducing speeds to 50k/hr or less.
The ramps have been positioned in accordance with current best practice. The factors taken into consideration in locating ramps include, spacing between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions.. Ramps are spaced about 80 to 100 metres apart, the profile resulting in more even speeds of 35 – 42 kph along the road, and less braking and acceleration, thereby reducing noise levels in built up areas.
With regard to rat running, the provision of turn bans would be the normal measure to prevent this, however a turn ban in this instance would cause undue inconvenience with regard to access for local residents and adverse conditions where traffic is rerouted onto Clonshaugh and Malahide Roads.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505. Email: alan.o’[email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.66 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services staff has inspected the roadside tree at the above location. This tree is considered to be in satisfactory condition currently and is not considered to require general pruning operations at the present time.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.67 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
If there is a local demand for athletics this is usually accommodated by the marking of a grass track, however we have received no such request. Committing to an installation requiring significant investment for a synthetic track, changing rooms, and car parking would not be considered appropriate. Raheny Shamrocks have access to facilities in (details supplied) stadium and have been involved with the stadium and its success for many years.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy, Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.68 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
Parks & Landscape Services is currently not aware of any efficient, practical and cost effective system for the placement of netting to address the issues referred to in this question. This Service, based on current available resources, assists Waste Management services and the area Public Domain staff of the North Central area to carry out timely removal of fallen fruit on pavements in the area.
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
Waste Management Services operate a leaves and fruit removal programme during the autumn and winter months. Priority is given to tree-lined streets with heavy pedestrian use and areas particularly prone to flooding. We will ensure that the (details supplied) area is included as often as possible during the course of this programme. We have been clearing up the fruit in the (details supplied) area during the early days of this month.
Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer - 2224240 Email: [email protected]
The records have been checked and no claims have been found for these areas for slipping or trips relating to fruit from trees.
Contact: Anne-Marie Philpott, Assistant Claims Manager – 2223223 Email: [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.69 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the following work to be done [details supplied].”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Services removed benches from public roads historically due to anti social behaviour. Although we maintain existing benches, it is not our policy to reinstall benches which have been removed.
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Email: [email protected]
Parks and Landscape Services has examined the above request for the installation of 2 No. seats at this public open space. It is considered that the reason for the removal of original seating from this open space, vulnerability to abuse and damage, still exists and therefore the request for seating at the location is not being considered at this time.
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.70 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
Residential areas throughout the city like (details supplied) are cleaned on a twelve week cycle. (Details supplied) was last cleaned during weekending the 13th September 2015. The full cleaning schedule for (details supplied) can be viewed at the following link http://www.dublincity.ie/StreetSweeping/
Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240 Email: [email protected]
Parks & Landscape Services proposes to carry out the requested removal of the dead tree at this location during the course of the dormant season 2015/2016.
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
The request for pay and display parking on (details supplied) is currently listed on the Traffic Advisory Group agenda 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 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.72 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
The roadside tree at this location has been examined by Parks and Landscape Services staff. This tree, while not exactly straight, is considered to be stable and is not considered to be a danger. We will continue to monitor the growth and condition of this tree into the future.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.73 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
Road Maintenance Division has inspected this location and a repair will be scheduled in the coming 8/12 weeks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
Under the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001, planning permission is required for the creation of, widening of a vehicular access to a domestic dwelling. A copy of the grant of planning permission should be submitted with any request for a dishing.
However, where no planning permission exists and the new entrance has clearly been in existence for a long time it will be necessary for you to prove by sworn affidavit that the entrance has been in use as a vehicular access for a period of seven years. Please note that a sworn affidavit is a letter of declaration signed / witnessed by a solicitor or peace commissioner.
A fee applies to the installation of all vehicular dishing. Applicants should contact Road Maintenance Services at 2222507 to arrange for an inspector to call to the property to provide a quotation.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Services - 2222297 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.75 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
The Environmental Health Section in Dublin City Council has no statutory powers in relation to pest control.
The Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act 1919 is enforced by the Health Service Executive, Environmental Health, Dublin North County, Nexus Building, Block 5, 1st Floor, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15. Tel: 01 897 6140.
The investigation of complaints, inspections and subsequent enforcement action and the provision of advice in relation to rats is a matter for the Health Service Executive.
Advice is provided on the HSE web site at: http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Publications/Environmentalhealth/Rodent_Control_for_Householders.pdf and at http://www.hse.ie/eng/services/Publications/Environmentalhealth/Rodent_Control_for_the_Construction_Industry.pdf
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
CONTACT: Colm Smyth, Principal Environmental Health Officer - 2223728 EMAIL: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.76 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
The resources required to install and maintain the requested bins at this public open space are not currently available to Parks and Landscape Services. The request for the placement of bins in the vicinity of entrances to this park is being brought to the attention of the Waste Management Services, and the Public Domain Office of the North Central Area.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.77 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones
“To ask the Area Manager the following question [details supplied].”
Reply:
The area relating to above is subject to legal proceeding and it would be inappropriate to comment further in relation to the lands until the proceedings are finished.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Céline Reilly, Executive Manager, Housing Maintenance - 2223730 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.78 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
A copy of the report has been forwarded to the Councillor.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Deirdre Ní Raghallaigh, Housing & Residential Services Dept - 2226738 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.79 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The condition of the bollards on the open space at this location has been inspected by Parks and Landscape Services. It is not clear what function that these bollards serve at this open space and arrangements are being put in place to remove them from the open space and to reinstate the area of the bollards to grass. It is proposed that these works will be carried out before the end of November 2015.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.80 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha
“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”
Reply:
The resources required to install and maintain the requested bin/s at this public open space are not currently available to Parks and Landscape Services. The request for the placement of bins in the vicinity of entrances to this park is being again brought to the attention of the Waste Management services, and the Public Domain Office of the North Central Area.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (detail supplied).”
Reply:
Road Maintenance has contacted the owner of the premises in relation to the requirement of a vehicular dishing at this location. I await a response from the home owner to decide on what course of action to pursue.
Contact: Carl Ryan, Assistant Engineer – 2222557 Email: [email protected]
The roadway outside (details supplied) schools is a School Safety Zone where there is no stopping, waiting, set down or pick up allowed
Under The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations 1997, Section 36, Paragraph 2 (i), it is illegal to park “on a footway, a grass margin or a median strip”. It is also illegal to park in such a manner as to obstruct an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises (Section 36 2(g)). In view of this, it is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the Road Traffic Regulations, such as providing bollards on footpaths, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc.
Instances of illegal parking should be referred to Dublin Street Parking Services at 602 2500 for enforcement under the Regulations.
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory Group - 2222528 Email: [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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Q.82 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (detail supplied).”
Reply:
Disabled parking permit i.e. Blue Badge requests should be referred to:
The IrishWheelchair Association, Clane, Co. Kildare. Contact No. (045) 893094 E-mail [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer – 2228848. Email: [email protected]
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Q.83 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Reply:
The staff of the Kilbarrack/ Donaghmede Housing Office have been liaising with the tenants daughter with regard to this complaint. There is an ongoing investigation in place. If the tenants daughter wishes to follow up on this she may contact the Area Housing Manager (details below).
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Derek Farrell, Area Housing Manager – 2228540. Email: [email protected]
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Q.84 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Reply:
Public Lighting Services took the existing public lights in (details supplied) in charge in October 2013 and took over the maintenance of these lights at that time.
When the lights were taken in charge, the provision of additional lighting at the (details supplied) Road end was considered for inclusion in the 2014 public lighting improvements programme, but unfortunately, due to the lack of available finances, there has been no public lighting improvements programme in 2014 or in 2015.
The provision of additional lighting in (details supplied) will be considered for inclusion on a future public lighting improvements programme, subject to the necessary finances being made available.
Please note that NO new public lights have been installed in (details supplied) since the public lighting was taken into our charge in October 2013. Only repairs on an existing light that was faulty and routine maintenance work have been carried out.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer - 2224539. Email: [email protected]
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Q.85 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Reply:
a.Road Maintenance Services has inspected the footpaths at (details supplied). A number of footpath repairs have been scheduled when a crew is next available in the area.
Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer, Road Maintenance Service - 2222297 Email: [email protected]
b.After an inspection of the grass verges at this location by Parks & Landscape Services, it is considered that all are in a satisfactory condition, with the usual edge migration.
Contact: Noel McEvoy, Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401 Email: [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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Q.86 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Reply:
A review of the signal timings at this site will be carried out. An assessment of the pedestrian wait-time will be conducted and adjustments made if deemed appropriate.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Barry McCann, ITS Officer – 2223996. Email: [email protected]
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Q.87 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services have inspected the tree concerned and found it to be in a satisfactory condition and does not require work at present. Conflict of public trees and overground services are dealt with the utility company concerned and pruned by them as statutory undertakers, in agreement with this Service.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401 Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.88 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Reply:
Parks and Landscape Services has inspected the roadside tree at this location. This tree has been pruned recently, and is presently in good condition and no further works are considered to be required at the present time.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Noel McEvoy, Executive Parks Superintendent – 2223401 Email: [email protected]
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Q.89 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Traffic Advisory Group at its meeting of 21st March, 2013, reported that following a speed check undertaken on 25th February, 2013, traffic volume was low and the 85th percentile speed was 32km/h. The Traffic Advisory Group, therefore, did not recommend traffic calming measures on (details supplied) Park and Drive.
As traffic volumes and speeds are low on (details supplied) Park and Drive, the roads do not meet the warrant for installation of traffic calming.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Alan O’Mara, Senior Executive Technician – 2222505. Email: [email protected]
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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE 19th October, 2015
Q.90 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí
“Can the Manager deal with the following please (details supplied).”
Reply:
The Traffic Advisory Group, at its meeting of 18th August, 2015, reported that a speed survey carried out on (details supplied) in 2013 showed traffic volume was low and the 85th percentile speed was 31km/h. A recent site observation showed that there were no indications contrary to the previous findings. The Traffic Advisory Group, therefore, did not recommend traffic calming on (details supplied).
Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Traffic Advisory Group/Administration - 2222528 Email: [email protected]
A request was forwarded by the Environmental Liaison Officer to the ESB in April and a follow up has been forwarded to ESB this week.
Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868 Email: [email protected]
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
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Q.91 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the manager to remove the public recycling bins on Edenmore Avenue and relocate them to a more appropriate site within the area.”
Reply:
The bottle banks on Edenmore Avenue have an established use and play an important recycling role within the local community. There are no plans to remove these bottle banks.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Brian Hanney, SEO, Waste Management Division – 2224475. Email: [email protected]
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Q.92 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“How many landlords in the North Central area are available for the Housing Assistance Payment scheme to date?”
Reply:
As at 12th October 2015, there are six landlords who have rented one property each in the North Central Area through the HAP Pilot.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Cathal Morgan, Director, Dublin Region Homeless Executive - 2225296 Email: [email protected]
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Q.93 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the manager to provide a report to this councillor of the properties within the North Central area offered to DCC by NAMA: how many were offered and where were they located, how many were accepted and where are they located, how many were rejected and the reasons for their rejection?”
Reply:
Overall NAMA offered 828 properties for social housing in the Dublin City Council area. 360 of these were in the North Central Area. NAMA subsequently withdrew 8 of these properties. 191 units were accepted and have completed in Belmayne, Clare Hall and Calderwood. These units are now completed and allocated. 161 units were turned down in three developments on grounds of over concentration of social housing. There is still confirmed demand for 4 units in Northern Cross that have yet to complete.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh, Senior Executive Officer - 2226738 Email: [email protected]
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Q.94 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the manager to provide this councillor with all the information that the North Central area office has received to date regarding all aspects of the proposed modular housing units.”
Reply:
At its meeting of 29 September, Government noted the latest homelessness data and trends. It approved the immediate initiation of a programme for the early delivery of 500 units of modular housing on sites in each of the four Dublin local authority areas. These units will be delivered in two tranches of 150 and 350.
The first 150 units are to be delivered within four months on sites in the Dublin City Council area utilising the most expeditious procurement and planning provisions.
A parallel process to develop a National Framework will be overseen by the Office for Government Procurement and this Framework will be used to deliver the tranche of 350 units.
The Framework will also be available to any local authority to procure further modular housing on sites selected by them for pressing accommodation needs, including for homeless families or for meeting additional demands arising from current or future refugee programme commitments.
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government undertook to revert to Government on 20 October with the outcome of the site selection process and with the detailed approach to procurement and planning.
The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government has convened a working group to progress the various issues associated with the delivery of these units within this challenging timeframe. This group consists of senior officials from Dublin City Council, the Office of Government Procurement, the Chief State Solicitor’s Office, the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. The group met on 30 September will be meeting again to advance a proposal for modular housing.
The costs of the units will be met from the Department’s Housing Capital Funding under the Social Housing Strategy.
The City Council will arrange a briefing on modular housing for the elected members following on from the report to Government on 20th October 2015.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Anthony Flynn, Executive Manager, Housing & Residential Services - 2226802 E-mail: [email protected]
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Q.95 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons
“To ask the manager to how often does DCC carry out health and safety inspections on the hotels, B& Bs and hostels used as emergency accommodation? Also request a copy of these reports.”
Reply:
Dublin City Council’s Homeless Services Facilities Management work to ensure that all homeless service providers meet the necessary standards to make certain that the welfare and safety requirements of residents are managed.
Each accommodation unit must meet health standards as outlined by the Environmental Health Officer (EHO). This includes the approval of the number of persons who can occupy the unit.
The Facilities Management also work to ensure that all accommodation providers are compliant with all health and safety regulations including fire safety. Inspections are also conducted on a routine basis to ensure that the accommodation provided complies with the standards as outlined by the EHO.
There is an official complaints process in place, which is managed by the Dublin Region Homeless Executive, on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities. Details in relation to complaints should be forwarded to the local authority via [email protected] and Homeless Services Facilities Management will examine any issue. When a complaint is received by the local authority in relation to the physical standards of a building or if a service is found to be substandard, these are immediately followed up by Dublin City Council Homeless Facilities Management.
Dave Dinnigan Area Manager
Contact: Cathal Morgan, Director, Dublin Region Homeless Executive - 2223863 Email: [email protected]
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