NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MEETING OF THE SOUTH EAST AREA COMMITTEE

TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, DAME STREET, DUBLIN 2,

ON MONDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2016 AT 3.00 PM

AGENDA

MONDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2016

PAGE 1 Presentation on Temple Bar Public Realm Plan

2 Minutes of the South East Area Committee Meeting held on 14th November 1 - 32 2016

3 Presentation on Proposed Part 8 Peace Park, Christchurch

4 Environment and Transportation Department Matters 33 - 46

(i) Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group Meeting held on 29th November 2016.

(ii) Update on Part 8 Process for Drury Street Car Park.

5 Planning and Property Development Department Matters

(i) Update on Poolbeg SDZ.

6 South East Area Matters 47 - 66

i. Updates on Community Development Section, Environmental Services Unit, Housing Projects and Local Area Improvements, Sport and Recreation Section

ii. Nomination of councillor to Aviva Project Monitoring Committee to replace Councillor Chris Andrews, who has resigned.

iii. Nomination of Vice-Chairperson of South East Area Joint Policing Committee to replace former Councillor, Jim O’Callaghan.

iv. Report on proposed Part 8 enhancement works at Hertzog Park.

7 Motions

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Motion 1 from Councillor Dermot Lacey This committee requests the manager to remove the bin on Grantham Street specified in the email submitted with this motion to be removed once and for all.

Motion 2 from Councillor Mary Freehill Residents of Adrian Avenue are getting very smelly and foul tasting water following laying of pipes there some weeks ago. On checking it is asserted that the pipes for 17, 18, 19 and 20 Adrian Avenue are on private land, their pipes were not replaced but they are the only residents who have the problem with quality of water. Irish water installed meters on all of the above, so it looks as if Dublin City Council needs to immediately regularise the ownership of these pipes. Clearly it has been informally accepted that these services were in the public system until now. The residents are in a very difficult situation and left hanging between Drainage and Roads Departments.

Therefore this meeting agrees that the pipes for these houses are replaced and that the area be urgently taken in charge and that the quality of their water be brought up to standard. The attached photographs show that these houses area an integral part of Adrian Avenue.

Motion 3 from Councillor Mary Freehill Because of the high pedestrian and cycling traffic on Grove Road and Parnell Road that is poorly served by public lighting, in the interest of safety that these two roads are prioritised for white lighting.

Motion 4 from Councillor Dermot Lacey That this committee discusses the proposals to reduce residential parking on Creighton Street, Dublin 2 in advance of any action being taken by officials in relation to this matter and that the concerns and interests of the local community be paramount in any decisions relating to this and that the manager would report to this committee on any requests and actions that have been taken in relation to this issue in recent months.

Motion 5 from Councillor Mary Freehill Clareville Road, Shanid Road and Adrian Avenue have recently formed a residents’ group. Recently on a walk about with them the following issues were raised.

1. Graffiti needs to be cleared from corner of Clareville Road and Kenilworth Park. The graffiti is mainly on utility services boxes. Also the name plates at either end of Clareville Road are badly disfigured and would benefit from repainting.

2. The state of Clareville Road and Adrian Avenue roads are very unsafe. The area that is tarred is uneven and the concrete part because it has subsided in parts has very dangerous lips measuring a few inches. This is extremely dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians crossing. There is a slight bend on Clareville Road beside Shanid Road which causes vehicles to move to other side of the road at that point, this need to be examined by Traffic Engineers. Traffic moves very fast outside rush hours, to slow it down a “children sign” might help at the school. It is agreed that Clareville Road which is a very busy artery and Adrian Avenue be listed for resurfacing in 2017.

3. Clareville Road is the main artery from Crumlin to Rathmines and is the route of No. 18 and 83 buses. The stop sign on Kenilworth Park turn causes very serious tail backs on this road especially from 8.00 am to 2

10.00 am on weekdays with Kenilworth Park having priority when they have the least of the through traffic. This needs to be re-examined by the Traffic Department and also to take into account that these two buses are the only west east public transport route, due to hold up at this corner travel time is severely lengthened.

4. ESB and telegraph wires are hanging across the road and they are quite low. In the interest of safety, ESB and Eir need to be contacted to ask them to move them underground.

5. There is a lane running at the rear of 74 - 78 Clareville Road. Because of heavy traffic, residents have to park in their rear garages. There is no public lighting on this lane which makes it very dangerous at night. The residents installed lights over their garages but they have been stolen. Therefore, it is agreed that public lighting be installed on the lane and that the council comment on possibility of “Taking in Charge” of this lane as a whole.

6. Double yellow lines (DYL) were agreed sometime ago for Clareville Road and corner of Adrian Avenue, the DYL were only installed on Clareville and not around the corner in Adrian, the result is that vans regularly park right at the corner making it very difficult for residents to safely egress this road.

7. There are two large junior schools on Clareville Road, parents dropping off their children in the mornings causes major problems for residents, in many instances, the lane mentioned in No. 5 and several drive ways are blocked because parents park and block their way. It is agreed that Dublin City Council engages with the principals of both schools to get them to put it to parents to agree a protocol of consideration for local residents. Furthermore, that we engage with Green School organisers in this regard.

8. That the local area committee agrees to meet the residents’ association in January to discuss progress on the above points.

Motion 6 from Councillor Frank Kennedy Following a meeting at the NTA between local councillors and representatives of the NTA and Irish Rail 27th January, 2015, concerning the (then) proposed new Dart timetable and in particular the impact on level crossings, Irish Rail circulated a Q & A document about the level crossings to those councillors on 3rd March 2015 (attached). Following consultation with local residents, the following observations have been made about this document:

1. Section 3 outlines 'How level crossings operate'. However, it only addresses the 'strike in' points for lowering the barriers and manual override to alleviate Rail congestion BUT does not mention the lifting of the barriers once the train & carriages have cleared the station & level crossing. There is an issue with the lifting of the gates at Sydney Parade where the lifting of the gates for northbound trains, which used to lift as soon as the train cleared the level crossing, have been extended by c.150 - 200 metres down the line towards the city. This creates an extra time delay which when multiplied by the number of northbound trains c.86 (173 movements per day table / 2 (50% each direction)) could be converted from closed into a safe useful operational time for the crossing - the train would be gone and not arriving. This becomes even more important if the service ever becomes more regular. 3

2. The gates at Sydney Parade Station close at the same time as Merrion Gates....i.e. when the train arrives in Booterstown Station. Is this really necessary? Safe alternatives must surely be possible? 3. This report only shows Data Tables for Closed Time at Sydney Parade so we do not have a comparison against a similar station (e.g. Lansdowne Road & platform is on the same side of the level crossing).

4. Are the closed times on the tables calculated based on actual time gates are closed for all stations or is it a simple calculation of number of trains by the expected standard closed time?. As we all know these can be very different measurements.

5. There is no international benchmarking of the closed times required for an electrified rail system (either lowering and raising of barriers) in this paper. The closure times here in Ireland seem to be considerably longer than the equivalent that apply internationally.

In light of these observations, this committee calls on Irish Rail and the NTA to review and internationally benchmark the lowering and raising of barrier times in the context of:

(a) confirming the efficiency of current Dart Services, including the raising of the gates; (b) the current proposals re closing Merrion Gates; and (c) the possible increased provision of DART services (if this proposal continues to be under considerations)

This committee shall write to the NTA and Irish Rail to notify these bodies of this motion.

Motion 7 from Councillor Sonya Stapleton This committee requests the manager to have a play area constructed for children in Mercer street flats.

Motion 8 from Councillor Claire Byrne That this area committee requests the area manager to carry out another traffic survey on St. Kevin’s Road, Portobello. The last survey was carried out in August when school and commuter traffic is lower than usual and therefore the results could not be reflective of the actual level of rat running and speeding that takes place on this street. In addition, can the area manager also confirm whether the planters that have been put in place as a traffic calming measure will remain as a permanent feature?

Motion 9 from Councillor Claire Byrne That this area committee calls on the area manager to address the on-going issue of illegal dumping and litter on South Dock Road as a matter of urgency. The residents have been in touch with Litter Enforcement and Fix My Street on a number of occasions but the problem has not yet been resolved.

Motion 10 from Councillors Anne Feeney and Paddy Smyth To ask the manager why the Carmelite Order in Terenure were granted an exemption for a 1.2 metre fence between the college grounds and the Rugby Club when it appears to contravene a number of planning clauses / rules for exemptions and to ask the manager to review the decision in light of new information.

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8 Questions to the Chief Executive 67 - 76

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MINUTES OF THE SOUTH EAST AREA COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY, 14 NOVEMBER 2016

1 Presentation on Sandymount Merrion Blackrock Corridor Study Public Consultation - National Transport Authority. Order: Noted

2 Presentation on Proposed Part 8 for Cork Hill / Castle Street Order: Agreed to initiate the Part 8 process.

3 Minutes of the meeting held on 10/10/2016 Order: Agreed.

4 Environment and Transportation Department Matters

i. Traffic Advisory Group Minutes of Meeting held 25/10/2016. Order: Noted.

5 Culture, Recreation and Emergency Services Department Matters

i. Part 8 Report on Peace Park. Order: Deferred pending clarification of ownership query and consultation with residents of Christchurch Apartments.

6 Planning and Property Development Department Matters

i. Update (verbal) on the Poolbeg West Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). Order: Noted.

ii. Proposed disposal of a site at 43 Aungier Street and 1 Digges Street Upper, Dublin 2. Order: Agreed to recommend to City Council.

iii. Derelict Sites Report Q3. Order: Noted.

7 South East Area Matters

i. South East Area Updates on:

1 Page 1  Community Development  Environmental Services  Housing Projects and Local Area Improvements  Sport and Recreation Order: Noted.

ii. Report on naming proposal for a development at Church Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin 6. Order: Agreed.

8 Motions

Motion 1 from Councillor Dermot Lacey This committee agrees to consider what steps to now initiate following the publication of the National Transport Authority (NTA) Report on Wilfield Road and Brighton Gardens. Order: Agreed.

Motion 2 from Councillor Frank Kennedy Following the response to my question 12 at the October 2016 SEAC Meeting, and the disgraceful state of the Irish Rail owned land at the footbridge over the Dart line between the Merrion Gates and Sydney Parade Avenue (which is the bridge from behind Ailesbury Mews and the OSG office building into Merrion Parish Church) (see photos attached), this committee resolves to write to Irish Rail calling on it to remedy this situation and clean the site without delay. It has now become a health and safety hazard.

(Q.12 at October 2016 SEAC meeting: To ask the Area Manager to arrange for the area surrounding the footbridge over the Dart line between the Merrion Gates and Sydney Parade Avenue (which is the bridge from behind Ailesbury Mews and the OSG office building into Merrion Parish Church) to be cleaned as it is currently very dirty. This question refers in particular to the footpath and surrounding area between the railway line and the OSG building / Ailesbury Mews.) Order: Agreed.

Motion 3 from Councillor Claire Byrne This area committee opposes the new measures to keep dogs on leash on Sandymount Strand and calls on the Area Manager to outline the rationale behind this decision, to clarify whether this requires a change in bye-laws and to explain why this decision did not come before the area committee in advance of these signs being erected. Order: Report to councillor.

Motion 4 from Councillor Claire Byrne That this area committee calls on the Area Manager to ensure that the Pigeon House Hotel remains at least in part use for cultural and creative purposes, that the current tenants De Studio can remain there despite any new leasing agreements and should that not be possible, that Dublin City Council will work to provide an alternative location on the site for the studios and other such potential cultural and creative purposes. Order: Report to councillor.

2 Page 2 Motion 5 from Councillor Patrick Costello That this local area calls on the manager to install a footpath at the second gate at Mountpleasant Square, on the north side of the square. This gate is heavily used, but there is no foot path and it lets out directly onto the road. Installing a footpath would be a small safety improvement for a park used by many local children and families. Order: Report to councillor.

Motion 6 from Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to convene an emergency meeting between the South East Area Committee, the NTA and the Minister for Transport to discuss the NTA's proposal for a redevelopment of the road network at Merrion Gates. Order: Report to councillor.

Motion 7 from Councillor Sonya Stapleton This committee requests the manager to have a gate installed at the entrance to car park of O'Carroll Villas flats. Order: Report to councillor.

Motion 8 from Councillor Sonya Stapleton This committee requests the manager to allow residents in O'Carroll Villas flats to apply for disk / permit parking on Montague Lane at the back of O’Carroll Villas flats. Order: Report to councillor. Refer to JPC.

9 Questions to the Chief Executive Order: Noted.

Councillor Paddy McCartan Chairperson Monday, 14 November 2016

Attendance:

Councillors: Councillors: Councillors: Claire O'Connor Kieran Binchy Claire Byrne Frank Kennedy Dermot Lacey Ruairí McGinley Paddy Smyth Sonya Stapleton Chris Andrews Patrick Costello Anne Feeney

Officers Officers Officers Rose Kenny Brian Hanney Jennifer Wall Fiona O’Brien Nial Dully Brian Swan Deirdre Scully Leah Johnston Perry Chitombo Killian Skay Mark Ginnetty Brian Kirk Paul McCann John O’Hara Oisin Griffin Peter Leonard Eileen Martin Gerry Geoghegan Chris Adamson

3 Page 3 Apologies: Cllr. Mary Freehill Cllr. Mannix Flynn

Non-Members: Hugh Creegan Michael Ahearne

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Question to Chief Executive South East Area Committee Meeting 14th November 2016

Q.1 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the manager to raise wall at *details supplied.

Reply: Parks and Landscape Services do not install barbed or razor wire on the top of walls due to difficulties with maintenance and also the risk of injury and possible claims.

Q.2 Councillor Paddy Smyth To ask the manager to install more clear demarcation (e.g. double yellow lines) at the Terenure Road West end of Greenlea Road to indicate that parking is prohibited. A number of people have been clamped recently as they were unaware that parking was prohibited.

Reply: The placing of parking restrictions in the form of double yellow lines is not recommended where restrictions are already in place, as this would lead to a proliferation of unnecessary lining and associated maintenance costs throughout the city.

There is a solid white line at the junction of Greenlea Road / Terenure Road West. Under The Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations, Section 36 (2)(d) “A vehicle shall not be parked on a section of roadway with less than 3 traffic lanes and where traffic sign number RRM 001 [continuous white line] has been provided.”

Q.3 Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the manager if she will arrange for a suitable response to the request for street and leaf cleaning as outlined in the details supplied with this question.

Reply: Waste Management Services Division operates a leaves 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 areas named are included as often as possible during the course of this programme. We will have these streets monitored on a regular basis and the sweeper truck will be sent in there when necessary.

All eight gullies on *details supplied were checked and cleaned on 19/10/2016. Thirteen of the sixteen gullies on *details supplied were checked and cleaned on 19/10/2016.

Q.4 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager have signage placed in and around the Temple Bar area that will inform the general public that this area is primarily a residential area and to be considerate of that? Reply: Temple Bar is a mixed use area that includes residents. The South East Area will work with Temple Bar Company to look at including, on some public litter bins from time to time, a message to remind visitors that the area is home to many people.

5 Page 5 Q.5 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report as to how many casual trading pitches there are within the South East Area and how many of these pitches are in full use and how many are vacant?

Reply: There are 269 designated Casual Trading pitches and 174 in full use within the South East Area with a breakdown as outlined below:-

Day Time Trading

Pitch Location Capacity In Use Baggot Street 1 1 Camden Street 12 11 Coppinger Row 3 1 Erne Street 1 0 Fade Street 1 1 Fishamble Street 1 0 Fownes Street 1 0 Grafton Street Area 13 13 Harold’s Cross 3 3 Merrion Square 200 133 O’Connell Bridge 8 3 Ranelagh Triangle 3 0 Sandymount Promenade 1 0 St.Patrick’s Park 10 4 South King Street 1 0

Night Time Trading

Pitch Location Capacity In Use Camden Street 1 1 College Green 1 0 Cuffe Street 1 1 Fade Street 1 0 Fleet Street 1 1 Fownes Street 1 0 Grafton Street 1 0 Harcourt Street 1 1 Leeson Street 1 0 O’Connell Bridge 1 0

______Totals: 269 174

Q.6 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report as to how many walking tours are now taking place in the Dublin South East Area and as to whether there is any protocol or guideline in place by Dublin City Council or any other agency as to the size of the tours, what the content of the history being given by the tour guide? In recent months, many residents and indeed pedestrians have complained about footpaths being blocked, public areas being commandeered and also the noise element of shouting for photographs at Bernardo Square and other locations within the city. There is also the issue of a fair wage for tour guides. Most of these guides are paid; 6 Page 6 it would appear, through a process of tips. The report also to include, what companies are involved in organising these tours?

Reply: Dublin City Council does not have protocol or guidelines in place in relation to walking tours.

Fáilte Ireland has information on walking tours on VisitDublin.com and also in their Tourist Information Offices. Tour companies have to comply with terms and conditions and any necessary legislative requirements as advised by Fáilte Ireland.

Q.7 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager examine the possibility of pedestrianising Montague Street either in part or in whole?

Reply: The area engineer has assessed the functions served by this street. The road is an access route to a car park and to residential flats on Montague Lane. Also, it used throughout the day for servicing businesses etc. which would make pedestrianisation difficult.

There is Pay & Display Permit Parking and a Loading bay on the street, all of which were fully subscribed at a time of site visit. Essentially the street is already functioning as pedestrianised, due to the road surface, the low speed of traffic and lack of defined kerbs. Please see pictures attached.

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Q.8 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report on the process now taking place on Longboat Quay? This report to include a full release, if at all possible, of the Longboat Quay Report?

Reply: Dublin City Council is currently involved in an ongoing deliberative, legal and remedial process in which the Council, Longboat Quay Management Company Ltd and third parties are engaged. There are, at present, ongoing Commercial Court proceedings entitled: “Longboat Quay Management Company Limited Plaintiff v Dublin City Council, Gendsong Limited (in receivership), Declan Taite & Anne O Dwyer (the receivers) the High Court Record No 2015 8313P.”

All information and reports in relation to these proceedings is also of a commercially sensitive nature, which in my opinion could result in financial loss to residents and to Dublin City Council should they be released at this time.

Q.9 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report in relation to the recent issue of noise on Pigeon House Road that was emanating from the MTL facility and Dublin Port? This matter was recently before the court.

Reply: Dublin City Council carried out a detailed investigation of complaints regarding noise from this source. It was determined that there was not sufficient evidence to proceed with action under the Environmental Protection Agency Act, 1992.

Dublin City Council was not party to the recent court proceedings in relation to these matters and does not have access to details of any final outcome or decision reached in this case. 8 Page 8 Q.10 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the area manager indicate whether there will be any major Christmas Market event that is to be organised by DublinTown or others, in the South East Area?

Reply: Culture, Recreation and Economic Services have no plans to directly organise any Christmas Markets in 2016.

Q.11 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a report and update with regards the order of protected structure that has been initiated around the Central Bank and Plaza which was agreed by the South East Area almost a year ago?

Reply: This matter was addressed in detailed reply to Q.55 SEAC Meeting of the 11th January 2016 which explained that the requested candidate additions or deletions to the Record of Protected Structures (including the Central Bank structures) is intended to commence following the completion of the Development Plan process.

The Development Plan 2016 - 2022 came into effect on the 21st October 2016. An assessment of the Central Bank and Plaza will commence in the coming weeks.

Q.12 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager initiate for 2017, a festival of Valentine at Aungier Street District and area? The St. Valentine Area and Whitefriar Street Church are the heart of the Valentine’s Day that is celebrated around the world? Dublin City Council, through its community resource, has a fantastic opportunity here working with local community, groups and business to initiate the first Valentine Festival. There is a huge amount of new activity and business and residents in this area. It is a thriving locality. It is surrounded by many schools and there are thousands of students and young people in the area. This initiative has a great potential to engage with young people on the theme of love and respect, as well as engaging with the whole idea of romantic love. Recently a motion by Valerin O Shea from An Taisce was adopted at the Planning SPC to this effect. It is now time that this was followed through with action.

Reply: The South East Area Office and City Architects have initiated a number of meetings between the Whitefriars Street Church / Carmelite Community Centre and Fáilte Ireland to investigate the tourism potential of the church and its relics. Fáilte Ireland has subsequently engaged a consultant to work with them in developing a number of proposals. While the relics of St. Valentine are the most famous in the church, the priests are anxious that other saints are not overshadowed by his relics, and wish to exercise some control over what a new tourist attraction may convey. The Whitefriars Street Church already provides special services to celebrate the feast of St. Valentine. However, they would need to be consulted about any new plans for a St. Valentine’s Day festival.

The concept of Dublin as a City of Love / Romance will be discussed at the Arts and Culture Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) on Monday, 14th November 2016 as a motion by Valerin O Shea from An Taisce was adopted at the Planning SPC recently and referred to the Arts and Culture SPC for further consideration. We will inform the councillor of the outcome in due course.

9 Page 9 Q.13 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report and update with regards the sale and the future use of the stables at the back of 13/14 St Stephen’s Green-Dawson Street - which were recently sold by Dublin City Council? This report to include a full account of all monies received and what use these monies will be put to.

Reply: The disposal of the mews building at the rere of 14/15 St Stephens Green to Anville Properties Ltd. is currently at contract stage with the Law Department and solicitors acting on behalf of the proposed purchaser. As per the S183 report (copy attached) the 1st payment will be due when the contracts have been signed by both parties. A planning application for a retail/commercial proposal as per the terms of the attached S183 must be lodged within 2 months of the signing of the contracts. When the monies are received for the disposal they will be lodged for use in Dublin City Council’s Capital Programme.

Q.14 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report with regards the effectiveness of the new busking byelaws? There are still far too many complaints of noise and excessive amplification in the Temple Bar, Grafton Street areas and on occasion the Georges Street / Wicklow Street area. Many residents and complainants are dismayed at the lack of response from Dublin City Council and An Garda Síochána. They also cite threatening behaviour from certain buskers and a wholesale disregard for the law with some individuals having no license to perform at all. This situation now is fast becoming out of control in these areas and many residents feel they are being intimidated.

Reply: A review of the Street Performers Bye-Laws 2016 will be presented to the Arts, Culture & Recreation Strategic Policy Committee on 14th November 2016 to be circulated to all members of the city council.

All complaints from businesses and residents received in the Licensing Section are forwarded immediately to our enforcement staff, who then investigates the complaint. The Licensing Section are aware of street performers who do not have a permit and are operating outside of the bye-laws, we have notified An Garda Síochána of this problem. This is a public order issue and has to be dealt with by An Garda Síochána.

The enforcement staff has engaged with An Garda Síochána on a number of occasions particularly in the Temple Bar area and Grafton Street. There is no record of any complaint from the Georges Street/Wicklow Street area in the Licensing Section.

Any member of the public who feels threatened by or intimidated by a Street Performer should in all instances contact An Garda Síochána.

Q.15 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Manager to advise on any proposed traffic management when Marianella housing development is completed on Rathgar Road.

Reply: Planning permission was granted by DCC (2186/09) and An Bord Pleanála on appeal (PLS 29S 234927) for a residential development at Marianella, 75 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6.

10 Page 10 Condition No. 5(d) of the planning permission states that all works to the public road shall be the subject of detailed agreement with the planning authority prior to the commencement of development. A compliance submission showing revised road markings was submitted by the applicant and this division issued a letter of compliance dated April 15th 2016. The proposed works on Orwell Road consist of road markings only and will be carried out by Dublin City Council at the expense of the developer. A drawing showing the agreed revised road markings can be made available on request.

Q.16 Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if she could clarify the date for the implementation of the works referred to in the email submitted with this question regarding Leeson Bridge Residents’ Association (details supplied).

Reply: The works involving rescindment of the loading bay, relocation of the bus stop, adjustment of the build out and provision of an extended primary signal pole or cantilevered pole at the pedestrian crossing adjacent to the Leeson Lounge are expected to be incorporated into next year’s Minor Capital Works Programme for the South East Area.

The rescindment of the pay and display and permit parking on Sussex Road and replacement with a loading bay are expected to be carried out shortly.

Q.17 Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the manager if she will arrange for the seriously large tree at approximately 248 Merrion Road that is blocking light to the adjoining homes and creating a major footpath tripping point to be seriously pruned and the footpath adjacent to it repaired as a matter of urgency.

Reply: This footpath repair has been put on Road Maintenance Service’s works list.

This tree has been added to our large tree works program and will be pruned over the coming 2/3 weeks.

Q.18 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the council erect flexible plastic bollards on the double yellow lines on both sides of the road at the entrance to Kimmage Grove and on the corner to allow free movement of traffic using the football club and residents wishing to access and egress from their houses?

Reply: It is not recommended to install bollards on the carriageway where parking restrictions are already in place in the form of double yellow lines.

Their installation would create a continual maintenance issue as well as the associated maintenance costs and would lead to a demand to incorporate them throughout the city.

Under the Road Traffic Act it is illegal to park within 5 metres of a road junction and it is illegal to park 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.

11 Page 11 The matter of illegal parking is an enforcement issue for Dublin Street Parking Services and the Gardaí as they occur. Dublin Street Parking Services have been asked to provide additional monitoring of the area.

Q.19 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the uneven footpaths in Annesley Park be repaired?

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.20 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the lampposts on Castlewood Park be painted?

Reply: The public lighting standards here have been added to a list for inclusion on a future painting programme, subject to finances made available.

Q.21 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the pothole at entrance to Seven Oaks Rathmines be repaired?

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.22 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can extensive road, footpath and kerb repairs be carried out in Rathdown, Terenure?

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.23 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the pavements outside 11, 13 and 15 Garville Avenue be repaired in circumstances where building works have taken place recently on Garville Drive and caused the respective damage?

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.24 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can a sign be erected at the entrance to Elmwood Avenue indicating that children are at play?

Reply: Dublin City Council does not erect “Children at Play” signs as they have been shown to be ineffective at reducing speeds. Children crossing signs are considered at the entrances to roads of a primarily residential character with continuous frontage but are not normally to be erected on cul de sacs, such as Elmwood Avenue.

However, given that Elmwood Avenue is from a main traffic route, a W142 “Children Crossing” sign is recommended.

12 Page 12 Q.25 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the footpaths in Mount Drummond be repaired?

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.26 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the footpaths on Hazelbrook Road be repaired?

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.27 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can a speed ramp be placed at the curve on Lower Beechwood Avenue as a traffic calming measure?

Reply: The Traffic Advisory Group at its meeting of 22nd July, 2014, did not recommend traffic calming on Beechwood Avenue Lower as it did not meet the warrant for the provision of speed ramps as follows:

 A speed survey conducted in July, 2014, did not identify a speeding issue and therefore did not meet the warrant for the provision of ramps.  The 85th percentile speed (the speed at or below which 85% of drivers choose to travel on a particular road) recorded was 32 km/h.  Traffic on Beechwood Avenue Lower is naturally calmed by double-sided on- street parking designed to visually narrow the carriageway and reduce forward visibility. Also the relatively short straight sections of Beechwood Avenue Lower (less than 200 m) are not conducive to speeding.

The following criteria apply in determining traffic calming measures:

 The road should have a straight run of at least 200m  The 85th percentile speed should be greater than 50 km/h

The Area Traffic Engineer, Traffic Management and Control, has confirmed that the above recommendation still applies.

Q.28 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can a seat be put in the park in Neagh Road outside of the playground area for elderly people who do not necessarily want to sit in the playground?

Reply: The addition of seating can be considered in the context of the Parks Works Programme in 2017.

Q.29 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the area manager to ensure that the tree outside No. 2 Merlyn Drive (and opposite No. 44) is topped in circumstances where the branches are demonstrably entangled in an overhead power line, thus giving rise to a serious health hazard (see photo attached).

13 Page 13 Reply: The tree at this location was pruned in recent weeks.

Q.30 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the area manager to repair the footpaths on Merlyn Drive and in particular the footpath outside No. 2 which is uneven and dangerous (see photo attached). Such is the risk that several elderly residents choose to walk on the road rather than the footpath, which gives rise to serious risk of injury.

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.31 Councillor Frank Kennedy At present when the traffic lights on the Merrion Road (where Nutley Lane meets the Merrion Road at a T-junction) are red, during busy periods traffic will invariably back all the way to the intersection of Merrion Road and Ailesbury Road. An effect of this is that the pedestrian crossing on the Merrion Road outside the Merrion Shopping Centre is traversed with cars even when these lights are red, because cars will be sitting on the crossing before the lights turn red. This problem could be easily resolved by placing a yellow box the width of the pedestrian crossing outside the Merrion Shopping Centre. One has been installed to considerable success at the pedestrian crossing near the Frascati Shopping Centre, Blackrock. The area manager is asked to replicate this with a similar yellow box to cover the width of the pedestrian crossing outside the Merrion Shopping Centre.

Reply: The request for a yellow box on Merrion Road at the Merrion Shopping Centre has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.

Q.32 Councillor Frank Kennedy In circumstances where residential properties (houses and apartments) often leave bins in parking bays on roads with residents’ permit parking schemes, which take up parking spaces, to ask the area manager whether it is possible for clamping companies to ensure that bins are removed from parking spaces and placed on the footpath when reviewing parking on city streets?

Reply: Staff of the council’s parking enforcement contractor, Dublin Street Parking Services are authorised by way of the Road Traffic (Immobilisation of Vehicles) Regulations and Road Traffic (Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles) Regulations to fulfill those functions relating to the enforcement of illegal parking. It is not practical that they be requested to carry out functions that would likely bring them into direct conflict with residents and for which they have not been appointed.

According to the Bye-Laws for the Storage, Presentation and Collection of Household and Commercial Waste 2013 holders of waste have the following obligations

 Waste containers shall be stored within the curtilage of a building.

 Outside the Central Commercial District a holder shall not present waste for collection before 6:00pm on the day prior to the designated collection day unless otherwise approved in writing by an appointed person.

14 Page 14  Within the Central Commercial District a holder shall not present waste for collection before 5:00pm on the designated collection day, unless otherwise approved in writing by an appointed person.

 A holder shall not cause or permit waste to be presented for collection in a manner that would endanger health, create a risk to traffic, harm the environment or create a nuisance, odour or litter.

 A holder shall remove from a public place any waste container and any uncollected waste no later than 10:00am on the day following the designated collection day, unless otherwise approved in writing by an appointed person.

Any specific instances of bins being left on streets should be reported to Waste Management Services, tel.: 1800-251500 or alternatively via email [email protected] for enforcement.

Q.33 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the Parks Department of Dublin City Council to take urgent action to address anti-social behaviour happening in Ringsend Park behind the houses on Ringsend Park. During mid-October, every night, for a week, there were fires lit directly behind these houses. Petrol was used to ignite the fires and create petrol bombs to throw at the surrounding trees behind the residents’ houses. There is an access point to the Park at the rear of one garden which a resident allowed the fire brigade to use to extinguish the fires. Unfortunately, this seems to have caused retaliation which resulted in a large rock being thrown directly though the back fence into that resident’s garden, and parts of the fence where ripped down and used for subsequent fires (see attached pictures).

Reply: Park staff currently liaises with Gardaí on a regular basis in regard to anti-social activity and participate in local community group meetings. This incident will be brought to the attention of the next meeting.

Q.34 Councillor Frank Kennedy Having regard to recent signage placed on Sandymount Strand and at Irishtown Nature Reserve requiring dogs to be kept on a leash, to ask the Area Manager:

(a) When the most recent signs were erected? (b) Is this area governed by national legislation, bye-laws, or both? (c) What are the relevant legal provisions? (d) If the position is governed by bye-laws, when were they introduced and what is the motivation behind them?

Reply: No new signs in relation to the control of dogs have been erected on Sandymount Strand or at Irishtown Nature Reserve. The signage in this area has been in place for a number of years and outlines the responsibilities for people out walking their dogs.

The Control of Dogs Act 1986 as amended by the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992 provides that dogs must be kept under effectual control at all times. Bye-laws for the Control of Dogs made under the Local Government Act 1994 came into effect on 12th May 1998 for the Dublin City Council area. These bye-laws specify that a person in charge of a dog in various public areas, including Sandymount Strand and at Irishtown Nature Reserve shall keep dogs on a leash after 11.00am each morning

15 Page 15 until various specified times (ranging from 4.00pm in December and January & until 8.30pm in July and August). Breaches of these bye-laws can result in fines or summary conviction.

Dog fouling was the single biggest issue raised by Dubliners during the public consultation for the Litter Management Plan 2016 – 2018. Dublin City councillors provided €150,000 in the 2016 estimates for dog fouling enforcement. The South East Area commenced patrols in May 2016.

Q.35 Councillor Frank Kennedy In circumstances where the Markievicz Centre will re-open in mid-December 2016, and fully in January 2017, to ask the Area Manager to provide an update on the review of the level of provision of classes at Irishtown Stadium referred to in the answer to my motion No. 515 at the January 2016 SEAC meeting, and to ensure the continued provision of classes at Irishtown Stadium.

(Motion 515 at the January 2016 SEAC meeting: When the Markievicz Centre re-opens the classes which are currently being provided at Irishtown Stadium will revert to the Markievicz Centre. This committee welcomes the re-opening of the Markievicz Centre but calls upon this council to provide classes at Irishtown Stadium to replace the classes which are now reverting to Markievicz Centre. These classes were very popular with local residents. This committee notes and appreciates that in due course a review of the provision (or lack thereof) of classes at Irishtown Stadium will take place and will, subject to resources, attempt to address any shortcomings to meet the demand. This committee welcomes the review and states its desire that the effect of the review will result in the provision of classes at Irishtown Stadium.)

Reply: The current increase in the provision of classes in Irishtown Stadium was due to the temporary closure of Markievicz Sports and Fitness centre for refurbishment works and the consequent re-assignment of staff. The additional staff temporarily working in Irishtown stadium has allowed for the provision of additional fitness classes there. The increase in the number of fitness classes was primarily to address the potential need arising from existing paid up members in Markievicz visiting Irishtown Stadium whilst Markievicz is temporarily closed.

The introduction of an extra four classes per week to cater for the above did not reflect the demand that may have been shown at the time. Each class averages only 7 - 9 participants with one class regularly not going ahead due to numbers. However this timetable will continue right up until the 22nd December until the building closes for Christmas, bearing in mind classes become extremely quiet during this period and a new Fitness studio timetable will be introduced for 2017. The timetable will be reflective of the staff levels that will exist at Irishtown Stadium when those staff returns to Markievicz.

When Markievicz Sport and Fitness centre re-opens in December 2016 the staff will return to work there and the number of classes at Irishtown stadium will remain the same until end of end of December 2017. This will not represent a reduction in staffing levels but a return to the previous levels of service. When this occurs I will review the level of provision of classes and I will endeavour, within the existing resources available, to address any shortcomings to meet the demand, as mentioned numbers are already low and will continue to get lower leading up to the Christmas period.

16 Page 16 Q.36 Councillor Chris Andrews Residents in the Portobello area have contacted me about concerns over the development of 22 Portobello Road Dublin 8 - Planning Ref. 3644 – 12.

- Can you state that this property is not in contravention of previous planning applications? - Residents in Brendan’s Cottages in Ringsend have expressed concern that the owner of the property to the rear and to the side of 19 Brendan’s Cottages is going to put some unauthorised works into the property to the rear - can you tell me what the process is if they wish to do so and what sort of works have they permission to install?

Reply: Clarification was sought from the councillor. A reply will be issued on receipt of the clarification sought.

Q.37 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager have the gates locked at night at the Sundrive Road side of Eamonn Ceannt Park?

Reply: It is our long experience that the locking of pedestrian gates to parks does not prevent anti-social activity. In fact open parks have proven to be less attractive for anti-social users because the Gardaí can also gain access at any time. It is not proposed, therefore, to lock the gates to Sundrive Park.

Q.38 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the Environmental Health Officer (details supplied), who has been dealing with the issues around the ongoing noise and air pollution caused by the operation of Irish Rail’s storage and maintenance of its fleets of trains at both sides of Macken Street give a report for the meeting.

Reply: The Environmental Health Officer *details supplied was contacted by residents in Greenore Terrace in September regarding an ongoing issue with noise and fumes from trains idling on the track adjacent to their homes. Sarah Middleton was advised that this had been an issue for at least 2 years and there were ongoing meetings between residents and Irish Rail.

On 5th October *details supplied visited the area and spoke with residents at which time a train was observed idling on the tracks for a period of 45 minutes. *details supplied then contacted the Environmental Unit of Irish Rail and arranged a meeting with those involved.

A meeting was held on 27th October at the Civic Offices, this was attended by a number of Irish Rail staff representing logistics, drivers and the Environmental Unit. During this meeting *details supplied was advised that there had been a number of changes to the number and type of trains being parked on the tracks adjacent to residents’ houses following the last meeting on 25th October 2016. The majority of trains are now being parked in Grand Canal Station. In addition, drivers have been instructed to ensure that if trains are not due to move imminently the engines must be switched off.

The tracks adjacent to Greenore Terrace are an integral part of the railway system and always have been and it is not therefore possible to prevent trains being parked

17 Page 17 in this area. However there is an obligation on Irish Rail to ensure that the best practicable means are used to control noise and fumes from the trains.

I am advised that Irish Rail is meeting with the residents again this week to review the effectiveness of the measures taken to date. The Air Quality and Noise Control Unit will continue to monitor the situation.

Q.39 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager arrange to have the wooden slats that are missing on the boundary of Beechill Villas replaced and indicate when this work will be completed?

Reply: The Areas Maintenance Officer reports that these wooden slats have been replaced on a few occasions. However, they have been vandalised on each occasion. They were last replaced approximately a year ago. They will again be replaced on this occasion. However, the Housing Maintenance Section is not in a position to continue to do so.

Q.40 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager give a report on what restrictions a dog owner must adhere to when they are walking their dog in

1) Sandymount Strand 2) Irishtown Nature Reserve 3) Promenade in Sandymount 4) Ringsend Park

Are there any differences in terms of restrictions in these areas?

Reply: No new signs in relation to the control of dogs have been erected on Sandymount Strand or at Irishtown Nature Reserve. The signage in this area has been in place for a number of years and outlines the responsibilities for people out walking their dogs.

The Control of Dogs Act 1986 as amended by the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992 provides that dogs must be kept under effectual control at all times. Bye-laws for the Control of Dogs made under the Local Government Act 1994 came into effect on 12th May 1998 for the Dublin City Council area. These bye-laws specify that a person in charge of a dog in various public areas, including Sandymount Strand, and Irishtown Nature Reserve, the promenade in Sandymount and Ringsend Park shall keep dogs on a leash after 11.00am each morning until various specified times (ranging from 4.00pm in December and January & until 8.30pm in July and August). Breaches of these bye-laws can result in fines or summary conviction.

Dog fouling was the single biggest issue raised by Dubliners during the public consultation for the Litter Management Plan 2016 – 2018. Dublin city councillors provided €150,000 in the 2016 estimates for dog fouling enforcement. The South East Area commenced patrols in May 2016.

Q.41 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager arrange to have the leaves in Beechill estate removed and give particular attention to the lane leading from Beechill down to Beaver Row?

18 Page 18 Reply: Waste Management Services operate a leaves 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 Beechill estate and the above mentioned lane are included as often as possible during the course of this programme.

Q.42 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager remove the trees along Beechill Avenue where the roots are pushing up the pavement and making it particularly dangerous for older people?

Reply: Parks and Landscaping Services have removed a number of trees in the Beechwood Estate over recent years and it is proposed to remove the majority of the semi mature elms (Ulmus sps.), on a phased basis, as per my report to the November 2013 meeting of this committee.

Trees which are leaning or damaging footpaths will be given highest priority.

Q.43 Councillor Chris Andrews Residents of Pearse Square contacted Dublin City Council Planning Department on number of occasions over the past weeks regarding the planning notice at Planning Ref. 3854/16, 5 Pearse Square. They were assured that the time period for lodging observations or objections would commence only when the planning application, accompanied by the plans were publicly available on the DCC website. They have been checking DCC planning website regularly and have seen that the notice and plans have appeared over the past few days.

However, they now see that the closing date for observations is 1st November, the date of lodgement was 3rd October, apparently.

Can you please advise the following?

1. The date when this notice appeared on your website 2. The date when the plans / drawings appeared on your website 3. Confirm the closing date for lodging observations 4. Confirm process and timelines for these milestones on a planning application

The timescales we have received for this application is not sufficient for us to study the plans in detail or to engage an architect, if residents deem this necessary.

They are requesting the notice period is extended for a further 2 weeks at least. Can this request be accommodated?

Reply: The 5 week period for submissions/observations runs from the date the application is lodged with a Planning Authority. The subject application as required by law and outlined in the required associated newspaper notice and site notice has been available to view at the public counter in the Civic Offices during normal office hours from the day the application is lodged. The web service is an additional information service that is not set out in statute and there is always a delay in the detailed plans going up on the web given that the timeframe required to scan label and upload the plans concerned. There is no discretion under the current planning legislation to extend the period for submissions/ observations at the request of third parties.

19 Page 19 The last day for receipt of submissions was the 7th of November 2016. Submissions have been made by area residents on the application prior to the 5 week closing date.

Q.44 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager arrange to have DYLs outside 10 Grove Avenue, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6 as a matter of urgency, as currently cars are parking outside of this address and as a result blocking an emergency exit and the elderly residents are unable to climb over cars parked at their front door.

Reply: This request is already listed on the Traffic Advisory Group Agenda for examination and report. The councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.

Q.45 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager indicate who owns the land indicated with the red dot on map below to the rear of details supplied and if Dublin City Council is not sure where and how would I find out ownership of this land?

Reply: Following a search of the property register records it appears that while Dublin City Council may have an interest in the property, it is not the full owner. Therefore, the title will need to be investigated further by the Property Title and Research Unit of the Law Department. It has now been referred to the Law Department for reply.

Q.46 Councillor Chris Andrews Will the manager arrange to have the leaves cleared on City Quay and in particular around the Elizabeth O’Farrell monument and off the pavements on boundary of the park?

Reply: Waste Management Services operate a leaves 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 Beechill estate and the above mentioned lane are included as often as possible during the course of this programme.

Q.47 Councillor Paddy McCartan The paths adjoining Strasburg Terrace, Irishtown have become cracked and broken with the inherent dangers to local residents. Could the manager arrange to have these paths resurfaced?

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.48 Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the manager to arrange for the installation of disability designated parking outside the new Ringsend Medical Centre, at 5 Fitzwilliam Street, Ringsend. There is a loading bay usually occupied by trucks and it would be very convenient for patients who have disabilities or are wheelchair using to park outside the surgery.

Reply: The Traffic Advisory Group at its meeting of 27th September, 2016, recommended to rescind 10 metres of the loading bay on Fitzwilliam Street and replace with two pay

20 Page 20 and display and permit parking bays with operative hours of Monday to Saturday, 0700-1900.

There is an existing disabled bay at the location. The rescinding of 10 metres of the loading bay and replacement with paid parking is to facilitate parking for customers for local businesses at their request. Disabled badge holders can park for free at any paid parking bay with no maximum stay.

Q.49 Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the manager to initiate repairs to the footpath at the front of 22 Gilford Road, Sandymount. This is a safety issue as the surface has become broken and uneven.

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.50 Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to deal with the issues raised by this constituent, details supplied. Could a dog warden inspect the area?

Reply; Dublin City Council has contacted the Dog Warden Service and requested that they investigate the complaint and inform dog owners in the area of their responsibilities under the Control of Dogs Act 1986. Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986, the service can seize and impound any stray or unaccompanied dogs in the area.

It is an offence under Section 22 of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 to allow a dog under your control to foul a public place and dog owners will be informed of this.

The issue of barking dogs is a civil matter and must be pursued through the District Court. Under Section 25 of the Control of Dogs Act 1986, a complainant must first serve a Notice of Intention to Make a Complaint to the District Court on the owner of the dog.

Q.51 Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the manager to ascertain how many complaints have been made for the first ten months of this year regarding smells and odours emanating from Ringsend sewage treatment plant? On the outgoing bank holiday weekend there were particularly strong odours and I receive regular reports of same.

Reply: A report will be prepared and forwarded to the councillor in due course.

Reply: With effect from 1st January, 2014, Irish Water assumed responsibility for water supply and foul drainage infrastructure across the country. This includes the operation and maintenance of Ringsend WWTW. Accordingly it is appropriate that this matter is referred to Irish Water. Irish Water has established a dedicated service for elected representatives as follows:

 A dedicated telephone number for councillor queries 1890 178 178 (Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm);  A dedicated email address [email protected]

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All questions and motions in relation to Irish Water infrastructure and operations should be referred to the above."

Q.52 Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to respond to these issues. New notices have gone up on Sandymount strand that dogs must be kept on a leash. Why has the city council put this measure in place? To this point many people have walked their dogs on the beach without causing hindrance to other beach users.

A constituent was approached by a dog warden in the Nature Reserve in Irishtown and was informed of new bye-laws saying dogs should not be let off the leash in what is a Nature Reserve. Could the manager provide specific details on the contents of the bye-laws as they affect both Sandymount Strand and the Irishtown Nature Reserve?

Reply: No new signs in relation to the control of dogs have been erected on Sandymount Strand or at Irishtown Nature Reserve. The signage in this area has been in place for a number of years and outlines the responsibilities for people out walking their dogs.

The Control of Dogs Act 1986 as amended by the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992 provides that dogs must be kept under effectual control at all times. Bye-laws for the Control of Dogs made under the Local Government Act 1994 came into effect on 12th May 1998 for the Dublin City Council area. These bye-laws specify that a person in charge of a dog in various public areas, including Sandymount Strand and at Irishtown Nature Reserve shall keep dogs on a leash after 11.00am each morning until various specified times (ranging from 4.00pm in December and January & until 8.30pm in July and August). Breaches of these bye-laws can result in fines or summary conviction.

Dog fouling was the single biggest issue raised by Dubliners during the public consultation for the Litter Management Plan 2016 – 2018. Dublin city councillors provided €150,000 in the 2016 estimates for dog fouling enforcement. The South East Area commenced patrols in May 2016.

Q.53 Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the manager to update the committee on Dodder flood works at Ballsbridge, specifically what is the status of the planning application for the upgrading of the walls at Anglesea Road across from the RDS.?

Reply: Works downstream of Ballsbridge are programmed to be substantially completed in Q1 of 2017.

Works to Donnybrook except for the RDS wall are programmed to be completed in Q2-Q3 of 2017.

Discussions are still ongoing between the project team, Dublin City Planners, Dublin City Conservation officer and an Independent appointed Conservation Consultant on the preferred option for upgrading the existing river wall opposite RDS on Anglesea Road to take the design river flood. Following agreement a Part 8 planning process will be required where the public will have their say.

22 Page 22 Q.54 Councillor Paddy McCartan Dolphin House, also known as the Bottlemakers Hall is situated at 1A Irishtown Road. It was constructed in 1915. Various attempts to establish ownership of the premises have come to nought. The Bottlemakers Hall was placed on Dublin City Council’s Protected Structures List 36 years ago.

That such a fine building remains derelict is a blight on the landscape in Irishtown. Until ownership has been confirmed, seemingly nothing can be done with this building for the benefit of the community. Can Dublin City Council once and for all find out who owns it?

Also, in response to a request of mine in 2013, a major clean-up of the gardens of the building was undertaken. Could a similar clean-up be carried out again?

Reply: This site was inspected on 3rd November, 2016, and while there was some overgrown vegetation on the site, it is not considered to be a derelict site as defined in Section (3) of the Derelict Sites Act, 1990.

The owners will be written to and requested to cut back all overgrowth in the garden.

Q.55 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager who is proposed new lessee of the Pigeon House Hotel and what are the terms and conditions of the new lease agreement.

Reply: The city council is currently in negotiations to grant a short term lease of the Pigeon House Hotel and surrounding area. Terms and conditions have not been agreed and therefore details relating to same are commercially sensitive at this time. However, if and when terms are agreed they will be put before the area committee for approval.

Q.56 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager to investigate complaints of bin collection services taking place on multiple days of the week in the Portobello area and if the service providers are found to be in breach of their licence agreements, what action will be taken to address this issue?

Reply: The attached map indicates the designation of the Central Commercial District. Within the area highlighted collections may take place over 7 days. Collectors must offer domestic customers the same frequency of collection that is offered to commercial customers in this area. In practice this may mean that different collectors carry out their collections on different days. Further to this collections may only take place after 7pm and before midnight in the majority of the area with the exception of the areas with significant night time economies within the city where derogations for collections to be carried out exist up to 4am.

Some areas of Portobello fall within this area. Outside of this area domestic collections may only take place on Monday and between the hours of 6am and 9pm.

These regulations are contained within the Bye Laws for the Storage, Presentation and Collection of Waste and incidents of breaches of the bye laws may be addressed through the issue of fixed penalty notices or direct prosecutions as appropriate.

23 Page 23 Q.57 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager when the measures for Leeson Street Bridge agreed by the Traffic Advisory Group in May 2016 and outlined below will be implemented:

 Rescind the Pay and Display Parking on the southern side of Sussex Road from a point approximately 8 metres east of lamp standard No.26 extending eastwards for 11 metres, and replacement at the same location with a loading bay with hours of operation Monday to Saturday 07.00 - 18.00.  Rescind the loading bay in front of Leeson Lounge, Leeson Street Upper.  Relocate Dublin Bus Stop No. 847 south in front of Leeson Lounge, Leeson Street Upper (in the rescinded loading bay area).  Partially remove the existing build-out adjacent to relocated Bus Stop No. 847, to facilitate a third bus.  Install an extended Primary Signal Pole or cantilevered pole at the pedestrian crossing adjacent to the Lesson Lounge, to ensure adequate visibility when buses are stationary.

Reply: The works involving rescindment of the loading bay and relocation of the bus stop, adjustment of the build out and provision of an extended primary signal pole or cantilevered pole at the pedestrian crossing adjacent to the Leeson lounge are expected to be incorporated into next year’s minor capital works programme for the South East Area.

The rescindment of the pay and display and permit parking on Sussex Road and replacement with a loading bay marking are expected to be carried out shortly.

Q.58 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager to provide a full list of all improvement works that have taken place in Glovers Court since June 2014.

Reply: New gates were installed at the entrance to the above housing complex to combat anti-social behavior. Also provisions were made to relocate the bins in the complex.

Q.59 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager if she would consider designating Portobello as an Architectural Conservation Area and if so, what steps should be taken by the residents to begin this process.

Reply: The Dublin City Development Plan 2016 - 2022 provides a strategic approach for the protection of architectural heritage, including the identification of 10 no., Phase 1 priority areas for consideration as Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs). The rationale for the selection of these areas is that they are areas within the historic core that have high concentrations of protected structures, but are not covered by ACAs.

The strategic approach provides that as the survey and review of the Phase 1 areas nears completion, Phase 2 of the survey and review (based on the area selection rationale set out in the Draft Plan) will include areas adjacent to the Phase 1 priority areas;

 Extension of the Thomas Street ACA;  Pembroke Estate/Rathmines Lower & Upper/Belgrave Square;

24 Page 24  Stoneybatter / Oxmantown / Arbour Hill;  Ranelagh Village.

The Portobello area will be considered for survey and review in subsequent phasing, when Phase 1 has been completed.

Q.60 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager to investigate complaints of motorists frequently breaking red lights at the pedestrian and cyclist crossing on Leeson Street Bridge and to address this issue as matter of urgency in order to avoid an accident.

Reply: The breaking of lights is a driver behavioural problem and is a matter for enforcement by An Garda Síochána. This matter will be raised with An Garda Síochána at the next meeting of the Traffic Advisory Group to be held on 29th November 2016

Q.61 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager if she can please prune the trees on Emorville Avenue, Portobello as a matter of urgency as they are blocking the street lights.

Reply: The trees on Emorville Avenue were pruned last year to reduce crown spread. Additional pruning will be undertaken over the coming weeks on those trees blocking street lights.

Q.62 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager if she could please plant trees on Curzon Street, Portobello and to include this street in the 2017 tree planting programme.

Reply: The footpath on Curzon street is very narrow, has a number of over- ground services and houses with narrow front gardens and basements making it unsuitable for trees to get established. Therefore it is not proposed to plant street trees on this street as requested.

Q.63 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager what can be done to solve residents parking problems on Tritonville Avenue and Cranfield Place and to reduce the clamping of local residents’ vehicles on these streets of which there has been a recent increase.

Reply: There has been no increase in parking enforcement at this location. In the year to date no vehicle has been clamped on Tritonville Avenue. Three illegally parked cars have been clamped on Cranfield Place during the year, one in May for obstructing the entrance to a resident’s premises, one in June for parking on double yellow lines and one in October for parking within 5 metres of a junction.

Dublin City Council can proceed with the preparation of a Pay and Display and Permit Parking Scheme and subsequent ballot of residents where it is first established that there is a demonstrable and clear desire in favour of a scheme and in accordance with the criteria below.

On receipt of written supporting evidence from the residents of the road, the request for a parking scheme will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. This may take the form of a number of written requests or a signed 25 Page 25 petition from residents of the road giving names and addresses, indicating their clear support for such a scheme. This should be 25% of the households concerned.

On referral to the Traffic Advisory Group, the request will be examined in accordance with the following guidelines:

 Suitability of the road for a Pay and Display and Permit Parking Scheme.

 That the road is mainly residential where in excess of 80% of available on- street parking is normally occupied on inspection during business hours

 A proposed parking scheme would be subject to a plebiscite of the residents concerned listed on the Register of Electors.

 The road must have a minimum width of 6.5 metres for two-sided parking and a minimum width of 4.6 metres for one-sided parking to allow access for emergency services and refuse collection. Please note that these are minimum dimensions which only provide for one lane of traffic and are only suitable for roads with low traffic volumes.

It is important to note that a parking scheme cannot be recommended on a road where the minimum width is less than 4.6 metres. Where a road is wide enough for a scheme with one-sided parking only, double yellow lines will be required on the opposite side of the road. As a result, it is likely that there would be a reduction in the number of parking spaces currently available to residents.

Q.64 Councillor Patrick Costello To ask the manager to provide an answer to this question raised by a local resident *details supplied.

Reply: The letter mentioned was received in mid October 2016. The correspondent seems to seek to re-address regarding matters that were the subject of investigation between 2003 and 2006. The file in this case has been closed for over ten years. In 2006 it was decided that there was insufficient evidence respecting the development on which to base enforcement action and the file was closed.

It should be noted that Dublin City Council is statutorily barred from taking any enforcement action in respect of development that commenced over seven years ago.

Q.65 Councillor Patrick Costello To ask the manager to remove or replace the loose bollard at the green on Lakefield gardens.

Reply: Arrangements will be made to carry out a site inspection at this location and a report will be issued to the councillor in due course.

Q.66 Councillor Patrick Costello To ask the manager to provide details of correspondence from the NTA with any council section relating to the planned changes at the Merrion Gates. This was announced without any consultation with local representatives or the local area committee. It would be useful to understand what information council officials in both

26 Page 26 the local area office and other sections had in relation to these plans before they were announced.

Reply: Prior to finalizing the feasibility report, the National Transport Authority (NTA) presented the concept to members of the Joint Committee, comprising members of Dublin City Council and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. A second presentation was made to the Joint Committee on the day of the launch of the Public Consultation Document. The current consultation is non-statutory and is intended to facilitate a broader community engagement identification of the various stakeholders and collecting stakeholder requirements.

If following the public consultation process, it is determined that the scheme should proceed to implementation, either in its current form or with amendments, the National Transport Authority will work in collaboration with the two local authorities to further develop the design and proceed to the statutory planning process. These stages will include further consultations with identified stakeholders.

The NTA will present the scheme to members of the South East Area Committee on Monday 14th November.

Q.67 Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the manager how many HGV permits have been issued for 5 - and 6-axle vehicles using Strand Road, Sandymount for the 12 month period ending December 2015? How many fines have been issued for breaching the cordon?

Reply: During the permit application process it is not a requirement to state what road you will be using within the HGV cordon area therefore it is not possible to provide this information.

Queries on the numbers of prosecutions should be directed to the Traffic Corps, An Garda Síochána, Dublin Metropolitan Region Traffic Division, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02 HE67, tel.: 666 9800, email: [email protected]

Q.68 Councillor Paddy Smyth Can the Manager indicate when the resurfacing of Oakley Road is due to take place (as per answer to question in February below)?

Q16. Councillor Paddy Smyth Can the manager please instruct Roads Maintenance to repair the surface of Oakley Road?

Reply: Road Maintenance inspected and filled in potholes on Oakley Road. Oakley Road is on Road Maintenance’s 2016 programme for resurfacing.

Reply: The resurfacing of Oakley Road is scheduled to take place 21st November to 1st Dec 2016.

Q.69 Councillor Mary Freehill Would the manager please state when the traffic lights will be installed on Grove Road, Harold’s Cross junction? Furthermore, why is the Road Maintenance Section

27 Page 27 currently doing resurfacing of the road at this junction, which will have to be reopened to install the traffic lights?

Reply: The junction of Harold’s Cross Road / Parnell Road / Grove Road was in very poor condition and had deteriorated in recent months. A 10 day notice was issued to all utilities earlier in the year in order for them to initiate any proposed works in advance of resurfacing. Road Maintenance Services had to carry out these in advance of Operation Free Flow and had to complete the surfacing in advance of the winter months in order to halt any further deterioration.

The closing date for receipt of tenders for the pedestrian crossings at the Grove Road / Harold’s Cross Road junction is 7th November 2016. Operation Open City commences from 4th December 2016 when all works must cease. It is expected therefore that the earliest that works can commence on the pedestrian crossings will be in early 2017.

Q.70 Councillor Mary Freehill Would the manager state the now average waiting list for traffic issues and due to extra staff has the time line lessened?

Reply: It is impractical to give an average waiting time for Service Requests as the time varies considerably depending on the nature and complexity of the request. Certain requests, for example, will require a traffic and speed count or pedestrian count or extended examination etc. TAG recommendation report figures as follows:

Tag Meeting: 24/05/16 23 recommendations

Tag Meeting: 28/06/16 28 recommendations

No July TAG Meeting as no area committee meetings in August.

Tag Meeting 23/08/16 87 recommendations

Tag Meeting 27/09/16 50 recommendations

Tag Meeting 25/10/16 48 recommendations

It should be noted that in addition to the traffic advisory group recommendations the area engineer also assesses non-statutory traffic queries.

Q.71 Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the manager to explain why new signs about control of dogs have appeared on Sandymount Strand, why a dog warden has been patrolling Irishtown Nature Reserve, and whether this reflects a change of policy within the council.

28 Page 28 Reply: No new signs in relation to the control of dogs have been erected on Sandymount Strand or at Irishtown Nature Reserve. The signage in this area has been in place for a number of years and outlines the responsibilities for people out walking their dogs.

The Control of Dogs Act 1986 as amended by the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992 provides that dogs must be kept under effectual control at all times. Bye-laws for the Control of Dogs made under the Local Government Act 1994 came into effect on 12th May 1998 for the Dublin City Council area. These bye-laws specify that a person in charge of a dog in various public areas, including Sandymount Strand and at Irishtown Nature Reserve shall keep dogs on a leash after 11.00am each morning until various specified times (ranging from 4.00pm in December and January & until 8.30pm in July and August). Breaches of these bye-laws can result in fines or summary conviction.

Dog fouling was the single biggest issue raised by Dubliners during the public consultation for the Litter Management Plan 2016 – 2018. Dublin city councillors provided €150,000 in the 2016 estimates for dog fouling enforcement. The South East Area commenced patrols in May 2016.

Q.72 Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the manager for an update on the Harold's Cross Bridge pedestrian crossing.

Reply: The successful tenderer for the Programme of Works, including the pedestrian crossing at Harold’s Cross Bridge, was appointed on Monday 7th November, 2016. Works will commence on Monday 21st November, 2016, at locations outside the city centre that will not be affected by Operation Open City, which starts on the 5th of December, 2016.

Operation Open City finishes on the 6th of January, 2017. Works at Harold’s Cross Bridge are scheduled to begin on Monday 9th January, 2017.

Q.73 Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the manager to investigate the congestion around Cardiff Lane and Sir John Rogerson's Quay, and to introduce a new traffic plan for the area in light of the increased development of the area.

Reply: The area referred to is within the North Lotts and Grand Canal Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) which was approved by An Bord Pleanála in 2014. The SDZ provides for alterations and improvements to the movement network in this area including a new T-junction at Hanover Street East/Cardiff Lane which will facilitate improved bus movements through the area. A new North/South Street is currently under construction linking North Wall Quay to Sherriff Street Upper. This is designed for buses as well as general traffic. Two new pedestrian/cycle bridges are proposed to better connect north and south Docklands and Luas to DART. The Dodder Bridge is also proposed to connect Sir John Rogerson’s Quay to York Road. As development proceeds the public realm will be improved with wider footpaths and improved crossing facilities.

Q.74 Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the manager to resolve the lack of parking spaces on Tritonville Avenue and Cranfield Place, Dublin 4, and while the matter is being resolved ensure that no

29 Page 29 clamping of residents at the corner of Tritonville Avenue where it meets Cranfield Place occurs.

Reply: There has been no increase in parking enforcement at this location. In the year to date no vehicle has been clamped on Tritonville Avenue. Three illegally parked cars have been clamped on Cranfield Place during the year, one in May for obstructing the entrance to a resident’s premises, one in June for parking on double yellow lines and one in October for parking within 5 metres of a junction.

Dublin City Council can proceed with the preparation of a Pay and Display and Permit Parking Scheme and subsequent ballot of residents where it is first established that there is a demonstrable and clear desire in favour of a scheme and in accordance with the criteria below.

On receipt of written supporting evidence from the residents of the road, the request for a parking scheme will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. This may take the form of a number of written requests or a signed petition from residents of the road giving names and addresses, indicating their clear support for such a scheme. This should be 25% of the households concerned.

On referral to the Traffic Advisory Group, the request will be examined in accordance with the following guidelines:

 Suitability of the road for a Pay and Display and Permit Parking Scheme.

 That the road is mainly residential where in excess of 80% of available on-street parking is normally occupied on inspection during business hours

 A proposed parking scheme would be subject to a plebiscite of the residents concerned listed on the Register of Electors.

 The road must have a minimum width of 6.5 metres for two-sided parking and a minimum width of 4.6 metres for one-sided parking to allow access for emergency services and refuse collection. Please note that these are minimum dimensions which only provide for one lane of traffic and are only suitable for roads with low traffic volumes.

It is important to note that a parking scheme cannot be recommended on a road where the minimum width is less than 4.6 metres. Where a road is wide enough for a scheme with one-sided parking only, double yellow lines will be required on the opposite side of the road. As a result, it is likely that there would be a reduction in the number of parking spaces currently available to residents.

Q.75 Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the manager to work with the Gardaí to implement an anti-social behaviour strategy in Ringsend Park, in particular at night time.

Reply: Park staff currently liaises with Gardaí on a regular basis with regard to anti-social activity and participate in local community group meetings.

30 Page 30 Q.76 Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the manager what the next step is for the resolution of Wilfield Road parking issues in light of the Jacob's Report.

Reply: The most efficient way of preventing motorists from parking on footpaths is to formalise parking arrangements, combined with Pay and Display, and Permit Parking, and to enforce the law for vehicles parked illegally.

It is the behaviour of motorists that need to change, which is highlighted in the report - “A national public awareness campaign should be run, highlighting the problems and risks caused to people with disabilities, by motorists blocking pavements”.

Q.77 Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the manager to consider HAP, or council housing for *details supplied

Reply: The above applicant is advised to present herself to Parkgate Hall where needs will be assessed and all housing options explored including HAP.

Q.78 Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the manager to investigate details supplied.

Reply: The above person has come to the attention of the South East Area Office and she has now been referred to homeless outreach team for consultation.

The Housing First team has called out to this location on two occasions but the lady was not present during their visits. A note was left for the lady to make contact with the team and to date they have not received any response. The Housing First team will continue to try and make contact with this person. The Housing First team can be contacted on Mob: 086 813 9015 or alternatively rough sleeping can be reported on the following web site: www.homelessdublin.ie.

Q.79 Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Manager to consider a transfer request for details supplied.

Reply: The applicants (details supplied) are currently in Band 2 of the Transfer List and have the following position

50th for Area L (The Coombe / James Street / South Inner City) 21st for Area M (Pearse Street / Ringsend / City Quay)

Unfortunately I cannot give a definite timescale on when an offer of accommodation might be made. The applicant’s interest in vacancies at the properties mentioned in details supplied has been noted.

Q.80 Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the manager to have graffiti painted over on the front gate of O’Carroll Villas flat entrance.

Reply: Arrangements will be made to have the graffiti removed.

31 Page 31 Q.81 Councillor Ruairi McGinley To ask the manager to have some basic maintenance work carried out on Orwell Park - like pathways resurfaced, mud cleared away, weeds kept under control, ivy removed before trees are smothered and to have the lime kiln attended to before it collapses.

Reply: Orwell Park has been inspected in recent days and found to be maintained to a good standard with the paths clear of leaves and generally in a good condition.

The main path through the park has a tarmac surface and is an excellent condition. The path adjacent to the R. Dodder, is subject to flooding, has a variable surface but generally is in an acceptable condition. The paths will be further assessed in the context of plans for the Dodder Greenway.

‘Weeds’ and ivy form an essential part of the undergrowth and woodland tree-scape and add positively to the bio-diverse rich fabric of the park. While some trees have a dense cover of ivy, this is normal for a woodland setting. However, we will continue to monitor the condition of these trees on an annual basis.

The lime kiln is considered to be structurally sound and there is no reason to believe it has deteriorated in recent years.

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Roads & Traffic Planning Section Environment & Transportation Department

To the Chairman and Members of the South East Area Committee

Update on the Part 8 Planning Process With reference to the proposed works at Drury Street Car Park

Background Dublin City Council (DCC) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) aim to significantly increase cyclist volumes over the coming years so that by 2017, 25-30% of all new commutes within the city centre will be by bike. Key to achieving these targets is the provision of safe, secure cycle parking facilities at convenient locations throughout the city, as the absence of appropriate cycle parking facilities has been shown to deter people from cycling in the first place. One such location has been identified as Drury Street Car Park which currently provides some cycle parking. It is considered that this facility can be expanded and enhanced to help encourage a modal shift towards cycling.

Proposed Works The objective of the proposal is to increase the cycle parking capacity in Drury Street Car Park from a current level of c.196 spaces to c.356 spaces and to provide a more functional and accessible facility. This will be achieved by expanding the current facility into an adjacent under-utilized basement area.

The proposal also includes:

 Provision of a fire escape from the basement level via the existing fire escape stairs which serves the upper levels of the Drury Street Car Park and which discharges onto Stephen Street.

 A new block wall which spans from floor to ceiling to screen off the retail/restaurant area from the proposed cycle parking facility in the basement and a pedestrian/cycle access ramp linking the ground floor to basement level.

 Widening of the current fire escape door leading onto St. Stephens Street Lower to meet fire safety requirements.

 Upgrading and widening of the current pedestrian entrance/exit from Drury Street to a new telescopic double sliding door to meet fire safety requirements.

 Associated upgrading of existing and provision of additional lighting, fire detection and CCTV systems.

Dublin City Development Plan 2011 – 2017 The proposal supports the policies and objectives of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011 – 2017 which encourages a modal shift from private modes of transport to public transport, cycling and walking and which aims to provide a strategic, coherent and high quality cycle network across the city.

Page 33 Part 8 Procedure The Public Consultation was initiated on Monday 15th August 2016 and documents were displayed until Friday 23rd September 2016. Following the Public Consultation the following Planning Report was received:

In compliance with the provisions of Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) and in compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 and pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given of Dublin City Council’s intention to carry out the following works:

(A) The Site Drury Street carpark which is located in a five storey modern building on the west side of Drury Street, close to the junction with Stephen Street Lower.

(B) The Proposal The proposal consists of an upgrade to the existing cycle parking facility and expansion of the facility into the existing car park basement area.

The objective of the proposal is to increase cycle parking capacity from a current capacity of c. 196 spaces to c. 356 spaces and to provide a more functional and accessible facility. The proposal also includes:

 Provision of a fire escape from the basement level via the existing fire escape stairs which serves the upper levels of the Drury Street Car Park and which discharges onto Stephen Street Lower.

 A new block wall which spans from floor to ceiling to screen off the retail / restaurant area from the proposed cycle parking facility in the basement and a pedestrian/ cycle access ramp linking the ground floor to basement level.

 Widening of the current fire escape door leading onto Stephen Street Lower to meet fire safety requirements.

 Upgrading and widening of the current pedestrian entrance/ exit from Drury Street to a new telescopic double sliding door to meet fire safety requirements.

 Associated upgrading of existing and provision of additional lighting, fire detection and CCTV systems.

Attached to this report is a site location map and drawings, illustrating the proposed development.

(C) Site Planning History No relevant recent planning history.

(D) Area Committee The South East Area Committee was informed of the initiation of the Part 8 planning process for the proposed development at its meeting on the 12th September 2016.

(E) Submissions/Observations 1 no. observations received from Dublin Cycling Campaign, c/o The Tailor’s Hall, Back Lane, D8. Main points:

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 Overall supports the development (points raised).

 This extension alone is not adequate as Dublin has seen a doubling of cycling numbers in the city centre over the past five years and is increasing.

 Other car parks in the area should be obliged to convert a number of car parking spaces to a bicycle parking area.

 The removal of on-street car parking is an opportunity to increase on-street bicycle parking.

 Asks if there is a proposal for a pathway for cyclists to segregate them from motorized traffic.

 Need for greater on street signage to increase awareness of facility.

 Would like to see a minimum spacing between bike racks of 1 metre.

 Recommends that a notice board be erected to promote good locking practice (example provided).

 Drawings provided in the application are poor quality and difficult to read.

 The planning application should have been exhibited via Dublin City Council’s ‘Consultation Page’ to be accessible to interested members of the public.

The submission received has been considered in the assessment of this application.

(F) Interdepartmental Reports Drainage Division: The Drainage Division has no objection to the proposed development subject to the following conditions: a) The developer shall comply with the Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works Version 6.0 (available from www.dublincity.ie Forms and Downloads).

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development.

Roads Division: No objection to the proposed development.

Archaeology Division: The Archaeology Division has no objection to the proposed development subject to the following conditions: a) The developer shall retain a suitably qualified licensed-archaeologist to advise regarding the archaeological implications of site clearance, demolition and/or construction methodology and to make appropriate recommendations for mitigation including detailed survey as necessary. b) The developer shall allow for the resolution of archaeology (both on site and necessary post excavation) in the project budget and timetable.

Page 35 c) The developer’s archaeologist shall undertake licensed archaeological monitoring of all demolition and sub-surface works associated with the development including the breaking and removal of any floor slabs, levelling of ground etc. d) The archaeologist shall consult with and forward their Method Statement in advance of commencement to the City Archaeologist. e) In the event of archaeological features being located in the course of the monitoring, the developer shall facilitate the archaeologist in fully recording such features, including if necessary the archaeological excavation of such features. In the event of significant archaeological features on site, the archaeologist retained by the developer shall immediately contact the City Archaeologist. The City Archaeologist (in consultation with the National Monuments Service, Department of Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht) shall determine the further archaeological resolution of the site. f) A written and digital report (on compact disc) containing the results of the archaeological monitoring shall be forwarded on completion to the City Archaeologist and National Monuments Service, Department Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht. g) Following submission of the final report to the City Archaeologist, where archaeological material is shown to be present, the archaeological paper archive shall be compiled in accordance with the procedures detailed in the Dublin City Archaeological Archive Guidelines (2008 Dublin City Council) and lodged with the Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-44 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.

Reason: In the interest of preserving or preserving by record archaeological material likely to be damaged or destroyed in the course of development.

(G) Evaluation The application site is zoned “Z5: To consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce and strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity”

Section 17.41 Cycle Parking Secure cycle parking facilities shall be provided in new Public Transport Interchanges, office blocks, apartment blocks, shopping centres, hospitals, etc., in accordance with the standards set out in Table 17.2. Bicycle Parking Stations should be provided in strategic new Public Transport Interchanges. Secure bicycle racks shall be provided in all cases where bicycle parking is deemed to be necessary by the planning authority. Such racks should be within 25m of a destination for short-term parking (shops) and within 50m for long-term parking (school, college, office). All long-term (more than three hours) cycle racks shall be protected from the weather.

All on-street stands or racks should be capable of performing the basic functions of supporting the bicycle and protecting it against theft or vandalism. Off-street storage/parking facilities should provide adequate shelter, lighting, safety and security, ease of access and egress, and an appropriate level of supervision. Guidance for selecting the most appropriate type of bicycle parking facility depending on location and user needs is outlined in the National Cycle Manual, ‘Bicycle Parking Facilities’ Dublin City Council will have regard to this document when considering applications where bicycle parking is a requirement.

17.41.1 Multi-Storey Car Parks and Cycle Facilities All cycle facilities in multi-storey car parks will be at ground floor level and completely segregated from vehicular traffic. Cyclists should also have designated entry and exit routes at the car park.

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17.41.2 Location of Cycle Stands Cycle parking facilities will be conveniently located, secure, easy to use, adequately lit and well signposted. Weather protected facilities should be considered where appropriate. In addition, parking should be placed within a populated, well supervised area, and monitored by CCTV where possible.

17.41.3 Security Cyclists should be able to secure both frame and wheels to the cycle parking stand. Secure cycle compounds should be provided where feasible and in particular in large office developments, multi-storey car parks and railway stations.

It is proposed to expand the existing cycle parking facility at the subject site. It is proposed to increase cycle parking capacity from a current capacity of c. 196 spaces to c. 356 spaces and provide a more functional and accessible facility.

The proposal also include the provision of a new fire escape, a new block screening wall and widening of the current fire escape door and upgrading and widening of the current pedestrian entrance/exit from Drury Street.

The third party observation from Dublin Cycling Campaign is noted. The suggestion to erect appropriate signage to alert cyclists to the facility is a valid recommendation and discreet signage could be erected to address this concern. This can be achieved by way of condition. In terms of the issues raised with regard to the facility itself, the Roads and Traffic Division have assessed the proposal and have no objections to the proposed layout. The plans submitted and the manner of advertising and inviting submissions/observations relating to this Part 8 complied with the planning and development act and associated regulations.

Recommendation: The proposed development has been assessed and it is considered consistent with the provisions of the Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022 and would be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. Accordingly it is recommended that a decision be made by the elected members of the Council to proceed with the proposed development without modification, subject to the requirements of the respective divisions of the City Council provided below.

1. A sign indicating the cycle parking facility shall be erected at the entrance to the car park the design of which shall be submitted for written agreement with the Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of orderly development.

2. The development shall comply with the following requirements of the Drainage Division:

a) The development shall comply with the Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works Version 6.0 (available from www.dublincity.ie Forms and Downloads).

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory standard of development.

3. The development shall comply with the following requirements of the Archaeology Division:

Page 37 a) The developer shall retain a suitably qualified licensed-archaeologist to advise regarding the archaeological implications of site clearance, demolition and/or construction methodology and to make appropriate recommendations for mitigation including detailed survey as necessary.

b) The developer shall allow for the resolution of archaeology (both on site and necessary post excavation) in the project budget and timetable.

c) The developer’s archaeologist shall undertake licensed archaeological monitoring of all demolition and sub-surface works associated with the development including the breaking and removal of any floor slabs, levelling of ground etc.

d) The archaeologist shall consult with and forward their Method Statement in advance of commencement to the City Archaeologist.

e) In the event of archaeological features being located in the course of the monitoring, the developer shall facilitate the archaeologist in fully recording such features, including if necessary the archaeological excavation of such features. In the event of significant archaeological features on site, the archaeologist retained by the developer shall immediately contact the City Archaeologist. The City Archaeologist (in consultation with the National Monuments Service, Department of Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht) shall determine the further archaeological resolution of the site.

f) A written and digital report (on compact disc) containing the results of the archaeological monitoring shall be forwarded on completion to the City Archaeologist and National Monuments Service, Department Arts Heritage and Gaeltacht.

g) Following submission of the final report to the City Archaeologist, where archaeological material is shown to be present, the archaeological paper archive shall be compiled in accordance with the procedures detailed in the Dublin City Archaeological Archive Guidelines (2008 Dublin City Council) and lodged with the Dublin City Library and Archive, 138-44 Pearse Street, Dublin 2.

Reason: In the interest of preserving or preserving by record archaeological material likely to be damaged or destroyed in the course of development.

It is proposed to submit this report to the City Council in January 2017 pursuant to Section 138 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, subject to the provisions of Section 139 of the Local Government Act, 2001.

Alec Dundon Executive Engineer

(Drawings attached below)

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To the Chairperson and Members of the South East Area Committee

Community Development Section Report

Please find below a list of forthcoming events organised and/or supported by the Community Development Team of the South East Area Office:

Friday, 25th November at 5pm - Donnybrook Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Donnybrook Plaza (opposite Kiely’s Pub) featuring St. Mary’s School Choir, Dublin Ukulele People, Chris Wong with a special guest appearance from Santa Claus on his horse drawn sleigh. Event organised in conjunction with Donnybrook Tidy Towns.

Sunday, 27th November at 12.30pm - Milltown Parish Christmas Event at Milltown Parish Pastoral Centre with festive activities and a special appearance by Santa Claus on his horse drawn sleigh. Event organised by the Milltown Parish Pastoral Centre.

Sunday, 27th November at 5pm - Harold’s Cross Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Harold’s Cross Park featuring the Russian School of Music, Dublin City Rounders, Harmony Knights with many other festive treats. Event organised in conjunction with Harold’s Cross Village Community Council.

Tuesday, 29th November at 7pm - Rathmines Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Plaza in front of Swan Leisure featuring St. Louis Primary School Choir, Kildare Place School Choir, Rathmines College Singers, the Happy Feet Dancing Penguins and Santa on his horse drawn sleigh. Event supported by Swan Leisure.

Thursday, 1st December at 7pm - A Rathgar Village Christmas organised by Rathgar Traders with seasonal activities and an appearance from Santa on his horse drawn sleigh in the village.

Friday, 2nd December at 2pm - Terenure Christmas Tea Dance. Festive event for older people with refreshments and live music from the band, Pastimes at the Evergreen Centre.

Friday, 2nd December at 5pm - Sandymount Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Sandymount Green with entertainment provided by Louise & Friends and St. Matthews Choir. Santa on his horse drawn sleigh will also be making an appearance. Event organised in partnership with Sandymount Tidy Towns.

Saturday, 3rd December from 11am - Terenure Christmas Market at Terenure Village Car Park. Hot food stalls, cakes, barista coffee, fresh juices, paintings, crafts and lots more!

Saturday, 3rd December at 2pm - Let’s Walk & Talk Christmas Lunch. This ticket-only event at the Hilton Hotel in Kilmainham is organised by/for members of the 10 citywide weekly walking groups and includes Christmas dinner and a live band.

Page 47 Saturday, 3rd December at 4pm - Terenure Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Terenure Car Park featuring Terenure Irish Dancers, Heather Fogarty, Rhapsody Male Voice Choir and an appearance from Santa Claus on his sleigh. This event is organised in conjunction with Terenure Village Market.

Sunday, 4th December at 5pm - Ranelagh Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ranelagh Triangle, organised in partnership with the Ranelagh Arts Centre. Family festive fun with an appearance from Santa on his horse drawn sleigh!

Monday, 5th December at 2pm – Heskin Court Christmas Party. An afternoon of song and dance for older persons at Heskin Court Community Room, off Merrion Road featuring live music and refreshments. Event organised in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Tuesday, 6th December at 2pm – Charlemont Court Christmas Party. An afternoon of song and dance for older persons at Charlemont Court Community Room, off Charlemont Street featuring the band, Past Times.

Wednesday, 7th December at 3pm – Fiesta de Navidad. Seasonal get-together at Charlemont Court, Charlemont Mall for the Let’s Walk & Talk Spanish language group with chat and refreshments.

Friday, 9th December at 12 noon – Nollag Pairtí. Seasonal get-together at Charlemont Court for the Let’s Walk & Talk Irish language group with stories and refreshments.

Friday, 9th December at 2.30pm – Fête de Noël. Christmas get-together at Charlemont Court for the French language walking group with chat and refreshments.

Friday, 9th December at 8pm - Beech Hill Court Christmas Party. Christmas meal and live entertainment for local older persons in Donnybrook.

Tuesday, 13th December at 2pm - Verschoyle Court Christmas Party, off Lower Mount Street. An afternoon of song and dance for older persons with live music from the duo, Past Times.

Wednesday, 14th December at 12.30pm – Terenure Older Person’s Christmas Dinner. Festive meal at the Evergreen Centre.

Thursday, 15th December at 1pm - Woodstock Court Christmas Lunch at Woodstock Court, Ranelagh. Festive food and live music from the duo, Past Times.

Friday, 16th December at 2pm – Mad Hair Day. Refugee Awareness Day organised by the World Missions Ireland, Upper Rathmines Road, Rathmines, D6.

Saturday, 17th December at 2pm - Festa de Natal Brasileira. Family event organised by the Association of Brazilian Mothers, taking place at St. Joseph’s Parish Centre in Terenure. Special appearance by Santa on his horse drawn sleigh

Saturday 17th December at 4pm- Carols by Candlelight at St. Johns Church, Park Avenue, Sandymount Dublin 4. Free admission voluntary collection in aid of Merchants Quay Ireland.

Page 48 Other projects and programme taking place on a weekly basis include:

 Dance for Life – Dance programme for older people taking place at the Evergreen Club in Terenure on Tuesdays at 11am  Art Classes – Maxwell Court Community Room, off Upper Rathmines Road every Wednesday at 2pm  Knitting Group – Beech Hill Court Community Room, Donnybrook every Thursday from 3-5pm  Chair Yoga – Beech Hill Court Community Room, Donnybrook every Monday at 2.30pm  Friends of Green Spaces – Over 30 Environmental Projects ongoing  Terenure Parent & Toddler Group – Get-together for parents and their children at the Evergreen Centre every Thursday at 10am  The Rising Son – 1916 Commemorative Schools project taking place at St. Patricks BNS & St. Patricks GNS in Ringsend, Scoil Bhríde in Ranelagh, St. Clares Primary School in Harold’s Cross and Zion Parish National School in Rathgar.  Let’s Walk & Talk – Six community walks take place in the South East Area every week including ones in Irish, Spanish and French. These walks are run by a dedicated team of walk leaders who are all volunteers from the community.

WEEKLY WALKING GROUPS SCHEDULE in the SOUTH EAST AREA “A great way to stay healthy, meet people and learn a little something about our Fair City!”

Day Time Meeting Point Details

Saturdays 2pm Car park next to the Dropping Well, A walk along be the River Dodder and Milltown Road, Dublin 6 environs

Tuesdays 2pm Outside The Barge Pub, Charlemont Walks along the Grand Canal and Street, Dublin 2 within Dublin 2/4/6 areas

Wednesdays 2pm Monument to William Conyngham, A stroll through the city and beyond Kildare Place, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 whilst talking in Spanish!

Thursdays 2pm Sandymount Green, Sandymount A stroll along Sandymount strand or to Village, Dublin 4 neighbouring suburbs

Fridays 11am Meeting House Square, Temple Bar, A walk in the city or beyond …whilst Dublin 2 talking in Irish!

Fridays 2pm Monument to William Conyngham, A stroll through the city and beyond Kildare Place, Kildare Street, Dublin 2 whilst talking in French!

Note: The above weekly events will be taking a break over the Christmas period. Please contact us for exact dates.

Thank you for all your support and hard work in this centenary year 2016 Wishing you a very happy and peaceful Christmas and all the very best for 2017.

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To the Chairperson and Members of the South East Area Committee

Environmental Services Unit Report

Leaf Collection Residents’ groups and individuals are now involved in leaf collection in their own areas. The numbers have doubled from last year. In particular, the number of individuals has increased significantly. The South East Area Office is providing bags and equipment to these groups and arranging for the removal of the collected bagged leaves free of charge.

Events

 NYF (New Year’s Festival) Dublin 2016 – 2017, December 30th 2016 to January 1st 2017

Pride of Place awards The Pride of Place Awards Ceremony took place on Saturday 26 November. Ranelagh Arts Centre was nominated by the South East area this year and they finished runner-up in Community Arts Initiative category.

City Neighbourhoods Schools Competition 2016 The results for the schools competition were announced in the Mansion House on 2nd December.

Segregated bin trial Bin with options for segregation of waste is currently being trialled on King Street South.

Page 51 Housing, Community & Emergency Services Department South East Area Office

To the Chairperson and Members of the South East Area Committee

Housing Projects and Local Area Improvements

Southern Campshires Flood Protection Scheme The contractor moved on site on 23rd October 2014. The works are being carried out by the Office of Public Works (OPW) and various sub-contractors and supervised by various consultants for different aspects of these works. A number of ground condition problems have slowed this project down to date. The estimated cost of this whole project from Butt Bridge to Cardiff Lane is €3.5m and is around 75% completed. Georges Quay is reopened except for trees to be installed later. One third of flood gates will be installed before Christmas. Substantial completion will be around March 2017 except for some minor contracts on works.

Grand Canal Sub Group The latest meeting of the Grand Canal Sub-committee was held on 9th November 2016. Ms. Terre Duffy, Waterways Ireland, Dublin Docklands Development Manager and her colleague Benny Cullen attended. Presentation was made by Michael Coffey and Martin Laffan of TÚS Project also. The next meeting of the Grand Canal Sub-committee will be held on Wed 11th January 2017.

Rathgar Village Improvement Plan (VIP) The finalised Rathgar Village Improvement Plan (VIP) was approved at the January 2015 South East Area Committee. New lamp standards have been installed. New pedestrian crossing will be in place in 2016. REDscape, Landscape Architects were appointed to design a plan for Herzog Park. The Draft Landscape Masterplan was open to informal public comment until Friday 8th April 2016. 27 submissions were received. Pre Part 8 went before the SEAC on 11th July and Part 8 Planning Application was advertised on 21st September 2016. The final day for making submissions or observations was 17th November 2016. The recommendation of the Planning Department is due to go before the meeting of the full City Council on 9th January 2017. The contract for the Pedestrian Crossing has been awarded and works are due to commence early in 2017.

Ranelagh Gardens Park The Part 8 was approved at the city council meeting on Monday 6th July 2015. The tender for the playground has now been awarded and works are due to commence on 9th January 2017. Other elements of the Part 8 will be provided in 2017 subject to finance.

Ringsend Irishtown Local Environment Improvement Plan (LEIP) Consultation commenced in January 2016, beginning with meetings with local business groups and others, followed by an open morning in Ringsend Library on Thursday 28th January 2016. Following tender process Mitchell and Associates were appointed to deliver the Local Environment Improvement Plan in March 2016. Initial internal consultations with relevant Dublin City Council departments and Mitchell and Associates took place during March and April 2016. A draft presentation of the plan was presented at a public workshop was in Ringsend Irishtown Community Centre on the 8th June 2016 to further canvass the

Page 52 views of local residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders. Proposals have been refined by Mitchell and Associates based on comments received at the workshop and subsequently. A series of meetings took place in October and November with works departments and a second and final public workshop will be held on 7th December 2016 to present a revised draft plan and take further comments. Following this it is proposed to submit a draft Local Environment Improvement Plan to the South East Area Committee for adoption in early 2017.

Terenure 2030 In 2016 6 no. new lamp standards were provided in the village along with cycle parking and new litter bins. Village greening projects were ongoing in 2016 as part of Vibrant Villages. Further support will be provided in 2017 subject to finance.

Charlemont Street / Tom Kelly This project is on target for completion in December 2017. Regular meetings are held with the residents or their representatives and the various agencies. The Project Office continues to issue communications to the residents with regard to works on site.

Crampton Buildings All the units in Crampton Buildings have been allocated. Dublin City Council continues to monitor snagging issues as they arise.

Page 53 Culture, Recreation & Economic Services Department Sport & Recreation Section

To the Chairperson and Members of the South East Area Committee

Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing Partnership Report

 Transition Year Sports Programme Ongoing every Tuesday from 2pm – 3pm in Gloucester Street Sports Hall.

 Transition Year Horse Riding Programme This initiative will commence on Tuesday January 10th and will involve the local DCSWP Sports Officer, in partnership with local schools in the South East Area, taking groups of transition year students to Cherry Orchard Equine Centre for lessons.

 Fencing Ongoing every Wednesday from 11am – 12pm in Ringsend College.

 After-School Programme Ongoing every Friday from 1.30pm – 3pm in P.A.R.C.

 There will be a Primary School Tag Rugby Blitz taking place in January (date tbc). Please contact the Rugby Development Officer for more details.

 Our Cricket Development Officer will be liaising Sports Officers in the area to co- ordinate programmes for the New Year.

 Provincial cricket sessions will continue on Friday nights (5pm – 9.30pm) until late December and into the New Year. These are held in the North County Cricket Club where a number of players from the South East Area are involved. Players are between 10-18 years of age.

 Organising days and times with schools in the area for schoolyard cricket sessions that will be starting in January. In particular, there will be a focus on schools that are entered in the Leprechaun Cup (Primary School’s Cricket Competition).

 Sprog Soccer: This initiative for 4 – 8 year olds takes place every Friday morning in Sports & Fitness Irishtown (currently 60 participants) and every Wednesday at 9.30am in YMCA Aungier Street (currently 40 participants).

 Girl’s Soccer: Ongoing every Tuesday & Thursday evenings in Ringsend Park. Contact local Football Development Officer for more information.

 Men’s League: Ongoing every Monday & Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 8pm in Ringsend Park.

Page 54  Club Development Programme: The local Football Development Officer will be running Child Welfare Courses on December 13th and January 16th in Irishtown Stadium for local clubs in the Dublin 2/4/8 areas.

Contact details

Rugby: [email protected] Football: [email protected] Boxing: [email protected] Cricket: [email protected] Michelle Malone, Sports Officer: [email protected] John Sweeney, Sports Officer: [email protected] Aideen O’Connor, Sports & Fitness Markievicz & Irishtown: [email protected] Antonia Martin, Line Manager to Sports Officers: [email protected]

Report by: Alan Morrin Staff Officer, Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership

Page 55 Aviva Project Monitoring Committee

At the October 2014 South East Area Committee meeting, Councillors Binchy and Andrews were nominated to serve on the Aviva Project Monitoring Committee from 13th October 2014 up to the March 2017 South East Area Committee meeting and Councillors Lacey and Kennedy to serve from the March 2017 meeting up to the end of the City Council term. Councillor Andrews has resigned from the Aviva Project Monitoring Committee. Accordingly, nomination of a councillor to serve as replacement until the March 2017 South East Area Committee is sought at this meeting.

Page 56 South East Area Joint Policing Subcommittee

Dublin City Council at the monthly meeting held on 6th October 2014 recommended the establishment of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee and five Area Joint Policing Subcommittees on the basis of City Council Report No. 288/2014.

At the South East Area Committee meeting on the 13th October 2014 Cllr. Flynn was nominated as Chair and Cllr. O’Callaghan as Vice Chair of South East Area Joint Policing Committee.

Nominations are being sought for the Vice-chairperson of the South East Area Joint Policing Sub-Committee to replace former Cllr. Jim O’Callaghan (FF) at this meeting.

Extract below from Joint Policing Committee Guidelines amended August 2014:

“4. Chairperson:

4.1 Section 35 (2) (c) of the Garda Síochána Act provides that the chairperson of a committee will be drawn from elected members nominated to the JPC by the relevant local authority.

4.2 The local authority members of the JPC shall appoint the chairperson of the JPC.

4.3 The term of office of a chairperson shall not be less than two years and in view of the central role of the chairperson to the success of the JPC, committees are encouraged to consider appointment of a chairperson for a longer period.

4.4. The chairperson of a JPC and other members of the Steering Group have a key role in ensuring that these Guidelines are followed.

4.5 It shall be open to a committee or subcommittee to appoint a vice chairperson from among the local authority elected members. The local authority elected members of the JPC shall appoint the vice-chairperson of the JPC. The JPC shall ensure that as far as is practicable, the offices of chairperson and vice-chairperson are at all times held by members of different political groupings.”

 Cllr.Mary Freehill (Lab) was Chairperson of the South East Area JPC from 2006 to mid 2009. Former Cllr. Lucinda Creighton was Vice-Chairperson from 2006 – 2007.  Cllr. Edie Wynne (FG) was Chairperson of the South East Area JPC from late 2009 to March 2014. Cllr. Dermot Lacey (Lab) was Vice Chairperson from late 2009 to March 2014.  Cllr.Mannix Flynn (Independent) is the current Chairperson.

The next meeting of South East Area Joint Policing Subcommittee will take place on the 15th December 2016.

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Question to Chief Executive South East Area Committee Meeting 12th December 2016

Q.1 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the manager to confirm that footpath renewal works are included in 2017 works programme.

Q.2 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the manager to reinstate the double yellow lines on *details supplied.

Q.3 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the manager to (details supplied).

Q.4 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the manager to have road maintenance works carried out on Clareville Road, Harold’s Cross (photo evidence of need for works attached).

Q.5 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the manager to plant trees on (details supplied).

Q.6 Councillor Paddy Smyth To ask the manager to ensure that the large commercial bins that are permanently blocking the footpath outside 47 - 48 Chelmsford Road (see photo attached) are moved by the relevant business owner to a more appropriate location.

Q.7 Councillor Paddy McCartan Could the manager arrange to have planters and / or a strip of Magnolia trees planted in and around the circular area at the junction of Park Avenue and Gilford Road, Sandymount? This area has become bereft of shrubbery due to the recent removal of trees.

Q.8 Councillor Paddy Smyth To ask the manager to have double yellow lines (DYLs) painted at the areas of dished pavement on Larkfield Grove (see photo attached). Cars are regularly parking at same, potentially blocking access for emergency vehicles.

Q.9 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the manager to increase bike parking facilities in Kimmage Village close to Supervalu.

Q.10 Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the manager if she will contact Dublin Bus with a view to improving safety at this bus stop as outlined in the email submitted with this question.

Q.11 Councillor Mary Freehill 17 Grosvenor Road, Rathmines (St. Michael’s House School) is a period house and I request that it be added to the register of protected structures.

Q.12 Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the manager to clear and clean the Beaver row footpath (Dodder side) which is being obstructed by overgrown shrubbery and build up of leaves.

Page 67 Q.13 Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the manager to clean and clear of leaves the footpaths on the exterior of Fitzwilliam Square (the footpaths between the houses and the road), in particular the footpath outside and around No. 28 Fitzwilliam Square.

Q.14 Councillor Anne Feeney To ask the manager, to schedule the resurfacing of Fortfield Road and replace the badly deteriorated traffic ramps which are causing damage to car and bicycle tyres on this busy commuter road which forms the boundary with South Dublin Council area. In addition, lighting on the road needs to be improved.

Q.15 Councillor Anne Feeney To ask the manager when exactly will a pedestrian solution be put in place for the junction of Highfield Road and Rathgar Road (Rathgar village) as this is an extremely dangerous crossing for all, but particularly for older people.

Q.16 Councillor Anne Feeney To ask the manager to consider an alternative traffic light solution for the tip of Harold’s Cross Park where the road splits on the left to Harold’s Cross village and on the right towards Mount Argus. Currently there is a traffic light directly in front of the Celtic Cross, making it difficult to see this Historic and symbolic Cross of the park and Area. If a solution cannot be found for the traffic lights, can one be suggested for elevating the Cross itself?

Q.17 Councillor Anne Feeney To ask the manager to investigate the safety and protrusion of some trees on St. Kevin's Park, Dartry and prune them where necessary.

Q.18 Councillor Anne Feeney To ask the manager to enforce any parking restrictions as part of Planning Application 3963/15. Currently illegal parking relating to the development work is causing a great deal of inconvenience and annoyance for local residents.

Q.19 Councillor Anne Feeney To ask the manager to investigate the feasibility of a yellow traffic box at the Luas station traffic lights in Ranelagh, on the side of the road leading from the Canal and directly outside the access gate to Ranelagh Close residences. Currently cars emerging from Ranelagh Close have a blind spot, given cars can park directly to the right and it can be very difficult to exit onto the main road for residents and visitors.

Q.20 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the manager arrange for a Housing Maintenance representative to replace the bathroom tiles in *details supplied?

Q.21 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the trees located outside details supplied be cut down in circumstances where their roots have damaged garden walls and lawns?

Q.22 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can extra bins be made available in Mount Argus Park?

Q.23 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can Casimir Road be cleaned?

Page 68 Q.24 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the double yellow lines on Garville Lane be extended to the front of both 69 and 71 Garville Lane?

Q.25 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the manager put a pedestrian traffic light at the junction of Cowper Road and Upper Rathmines Road?

Q.26 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the undergrowth be cleared from 94 Merton Drive down to Sandford Square apartments?

Q.27 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can lighting be provided at junction of Merton Drive and Sandford Square?

Q.28 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the manager arrange for Temple Road to be resurfaced in circumstances where it is full of broken up and rutted tarmac and contains many potholes?

Q.29 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can the manager arrange for speed ramps to be placed at the three corners of South Hill?

Q.30 Councillor Claire O’Connor Can a light be put on Kenilworth Park at the Kimmage Road Lower end where the section with no houses is dark?

Q.31 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a report regarding Crampton Buildings, how many of the units are occupied? How many former tenants came back? How many new tenants? How many units are vacant, if any? What is the proposed ceremony opening date?

Q.32 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the area manager confirm that the Milltown Bottle bank car park will not be used for the disposal of Christmas Trees this year?

Q.33 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report and update with regards the Dubline project? This report to include all expenditures to date and grants, and also all of those that refused to take up the offer of funding from the Dubline project over the past number of years.

Q.34 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager confirm whether the Staircase Hostel, which is now a home for asylum seekers, is to be converted into a homeless shelter or emergency homeless accommodation?

Q.35 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report with regards the vacant site on Fishamble Street owned by Dublin City Council? This site was ear marked for the Dublin House project, however it was recently announced that this site is now going to be used for 6 rapid build apartments. Can this report also include whether these rapid build apartments will be emergency accommodation or whether they will facilitate those on our housing list?

Page 69 Q.36 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full list of all premises in the SEA that have been given a street furniture licence? This report also to include a full account on how much money this scheme has generated to date. How many have defaulted, if any, on payments? Is there outstanding debt to be collected and how many enforcement proceedings have been taken against premises who have illegal street furniture on the streets?

Q.37 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager ensure that every single resident in Nicolas Street and Christchurch apartments and all the business in the surrounding area of the Peace Park of Christchurch are fully informed of the intended plans of the refurbishment of the Peace Park?

Q.38 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report as to how many hostels, homeless emergency services and emergency accommodation units are in the SEA? This report also to include such services as drug services, needle exchange or methadone clinics.

Q.39 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager fast track the removal of the phone boxes on Lord Edward Street and also the phone boxes on Lower Kevin Street. These set of phone boxes are commonly used for drug taking and drug selling. They are also sites of anti social behaviour and they are hardly ever used by members of the public. They have become an issue for local residents and business.

Q.40 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a full report on any plans for the New Years Eve festival (NYF)? That report to include how much financial assistance Dublin City Council gives the festival. Where this money is spent. What representatives, if any, sit on the board of NYF?

Q.41 Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the area manager initiate the process to have a plaque placed on the wall of the Bailey Bar to honour Mr. John Ryan? John Ryan was a significant literary figure in the 1940’s and 1950’s Dublin. He was founder of “Envoy Magazine” and was widely regarded as having championed the likes of Brendan Behan, JP Dunleavy and Kavanagh.

He was a former owner of the Bailey public house and in 1954 organised the first Blooms Day commemoration of James Joyce.

A plaque would be an appropriate way to recognise John Ryan’s commitment and influence to Irish literature.

Q.42 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask manager to repair pothole at 10 Ashfield Park, Terenure and resurface road at Ashdale Avenue where road is either not surfaced or unevenly surfaced leading to ponding etc., which further damages surface with frost etc.

Q.43 Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the manager to repair (details supplied)

Page 70 Q.44 Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the manager to address concerns of residents on Anglesea Road over the new development "Dunluce", and the possible increase in flooding to adjacent properties. Dunluce is located directly to the rear of Lower Anglesea Road and on the bank of the Dodder. The development is in the final phase of construction.

a. Has the development complied with all planning requirements?

b. Has there been any deviation from planning permission granted during construction?

c. Can planners confirm that the construction undertaken by the developer will not result in flooding for surrounding properties?

Q.45 Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the manager to ascertain whether there has been any follow-up to a question put in six months ago on plans to build a footpath at Beaver Row, Donnybrook. The matter had been referred to the Engineering Road Design and Construction Department for examination.

Q.46 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the Area Manager when the changes recommended in correspondence ref 15157/15671/SH/CK dated 14 July 2016 will be implemented. For completeness, the e-mail stated:

Our Ref: 15157/15671/SH/CK Please quote Our Ref: 14th July, 2016

Re: Leeson Street Bridge.

Dear Councillor,

I refer to your email of 10th November, 2014, and your joint Motion with Councillor Clare Byrne, submitted to the South East Committee meeting of 8th December, 2014, regarding the above. I wish to inform you that the Traffic Advisory Group, at its meeting of 24th May, 2016, recommended the following measures:

Rescind the Pay and Display Parking on the southern side of Sussex Road from a point approximately 8 metres east of lamp standard No.26 extending eastwards for 11 metres, and replacement at the same location with a loading bay with hours of operation Monday to Saturday 07.00 - 18.00

These measures will be implemented subject to the completion of the necessary statutory consultation process with the Gardaí.

The Traffic Advisory Group also recommended the following measures to be considered for inclusion in a future Works Programme subject to the availability of funding:

Rescind the loading bay in front of Leeson Lounge, Leeson Street Upper relocate Dublin Bus Stop No. 847 south in front of Leeson Lounge, Leeson Street Upper (in the rescinded loading bay area). Partially remove the existing build-out adjacent to relocated Bus Stop No. 847, to facilitate a third bus.

Page 71 Install an extended Primary Signal Pole or cantilevered pole at the pedestrian crossing adjacent to the Lesson Lounge, to ensure adequate visibility when buses are stationary.

Q.47 Councillor Frank Kennedy I asked and received the following question and answer at the October meeting of Dublin City Council:

Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the Area Manager (a) to install addition “No Cycling” signs stencilled onto the promenade on Sandymount Strand in circumstances where there are a number of points where cyclists can enter the promenade without seeing a no cycling sign, and (b) to arrange for the Parks Department to conduct a review of the extent of impermissible cycling which takes place on the promenade between 8-9am and 4.30-6pm on weekdays.

Reply: a) Road Markings are prescribed as per the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual; there is no provision for the installation of “No Cycling” road markings. Dublin City Council is currently finalising a Road Safety Strategy with the focus on public awareness education with particular reference to non- cycling on footpaths. The ‘RESPECT’ campaign is due to roll out in early 2017.

The operator of Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes has been contacted with regard to the proposal to initiate a public awareness complain with regard to the rules of the road, with particular reference to non-cycling on footpaths. Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes members will be reminded to always obey the rules of the road and to never cycle on footpaths. This message is already on bike stands and online for members, and will be communicated to members to coincide with commencement of similar safe cycling initiatives by Dublin City Council.

b) Parks and Landscapes Service will review the issue of cycling at this location in conjunction with the Cycling and Walking promotions Officer.

However, the reply is highly confusing because as No Cycling signs have now been stencilled at the entrance to the promenade. To ask the Area Manager for a report on the precise position co-ordinated across the various departments of the council.

Q.48 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the Area Manager why Dublin City Council has removed the blue barrel at beginning of the Irishtown Nature Reserve walk?

Q.49 Councillor Frank Kennedy As Dublin City Council has removed the blue barrel at beginning of the Irishtown Nature Reserve walk, and as there is now only a black cast iron bin, to ask the Area Manager, in circumstances where it is very difficult for people such as Tidy Towns volunteers to empty a bag of rubbish collected on either the beach or the nature walk, to make adequate provisioning for waste disposal at this location.

Q.50 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the Area Manager (1) to explain the rationale behind the following decisions at Creighton Street, (2) whether the residents were consulted, and (3) if the residents were not consulted, why not:

Page 72 (a) Plant trees; (b) Install new lights; and (c) Reduce the parking available on the residential side of the street

A number of residents have indicated that they do not support these proposals. It is anticipated that the trees may block out natural light further.

Q.51 Councillor Frank Kennedy In circumstances where I have been approached by the Chair of the Board of Management of Star of the Sea National School, Sandymount, Dublin 4, to ask the area manager to instigate a full review of the flow of traffic on Leahy’s Terrace, Sandymount, Dublin 4 given the ever present and substantive threat of an accident occurring at this location. For many years the situation which entails when children are brought to and collected from school has created serious risks to the welfare of all users of Leahy’s Terrace such that the present position requires review. This review should include an observation of the situation on a weekday morning during the school term.

Q.52 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the area manager to provide an update on the attempts being made by the Planning Department to find an alternative site for the Metropole advertising sign proposed for Donnybrook at the November meeting of Dublin City Council. Fire officers in Donnybrook Fire Station have expressed the concern that this sign could present problems obstructing the view of fire appliances and ambulances leaving the station. Correspondence to this effect, if required, can be furnished on request.

Q.53 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager have the kitchen window at *details supplied replaced as it cannot be locked and is currently dangerous condition and also have the heating in the bedroom repaired with the blockage under the flooring cleared once and for all?

Q.54 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager state when it is likely that Ringsend Bridge will have the work done on it to place the walkway on the outside of the existing bridge and how much is this essential work likely to cost?

Q.55 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager clean gullies in Beechill of all the leaves blocking them up?

Q.56 Councillor Chris Andrews What is the current status of the Moss Street / Luke Street sites in the context of redevelopments?

Q.57 Councillor Chris Andrews Will the chief executive have the bollard outside *details supplied reinstated as I was told this would be done previously, but it has yet to be done?

Q.58 Councillor Chris Andrews Will the manager give an update on why the issues surrounding Longboat Quay are taking so long to resolve and when does the manager expect a solution to be found?

Q.59 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager contact or fine the waste collection companies who do not collect the bins on Lennox Street at the allotted times on Tuesday evening and sometimes not even on the Wednesday leading to the rubbish ending up all over the street?

Page 73 Q.60 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager have the slats / railings surrounding Beechill replaced with metal / steel fencing that looks well but more difficult to break?

Q.61 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager have the flat at *details supplied insulated as given the position of the flat they are experiencing disproportionate dampness and they have a new baby who is getting a lot of chest infections associated with the severe dampness or alternatively can the manager consider this family for a transfer?

Q.62 Councillor Chris Andrews Can the manager outline the status of the process for relocating the JC Decaux sign in alternative site from outside fire station in Donnybrook?

Q.63 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the area manager to clarify whether there is a community usage proviso for the Metropole advertising signs (for instance, as a planning condition) and, if there is, to provide details of same and of how community groups can avail of the signage.

Q.64 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the area manager, in circumstances where the former St. Mary’s Carmelite seminary on Bloomfield Avenue has been placed on the market, (a) what is the status of the buildings on this site in terms of preservation and conservation, and (b) whether the buildings on the site are, from a planning perspective, exposed to the risk of demolition.

Q.65 Councillor Frank Kennedy To ask the area manager to procure from the NTA copies of the various maps for the proposal for the Merrion Gates underpass / Merrion Road - Strand Road overpass and to place copies of these maps in Ringsend and Pembroke libraries so that they can be viewed by members of the public, as well as to offer a set of the maps to Star of the Sea National School.

Q.66 Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Manager to have a handrail attached from ground floor up to second floor of O’Rahilly House, Ringsend. Lady contacted me to say her mother struggles to get up and down the stairs from her flat as there is only one hand rail, details supplied.

Q.67 Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the manager to have cistern replaced in details supplied.

Q.68 Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the manager to supply councillor with list of council properties painted in past year and list of properties to be painted in 2017 with a possible time line. Mercer Street flats and Cuffe Street are an eyesore to residents.

Q.69 Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the manager to contact care after prison to arrange funding/grant to maintain and enhance the work they are doing on the garden project of O' Carroll Villas.

Q.70 Councillor Dermot Lacey In reply to Question Number 24 at the meeting of the Area Committee on the 8th December 2014, a commitment was given to plant trees at the Seafort Terrace / Avenue, Sandymount. Could the manager now arrange for that commitment to be honoured?

Page 74 Q.71 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the area manager if she would consider trialling eco friendly anti-graffiti paint on buildings along the Grand Canal between Charlemont and Leeson Street Bridge as a measure to help address the on-going issue of graffiti in this area.

Q.72 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the area manager to please address the ongoing issues of anti social behaviour in Ringsend Park, in particular *details supplied. Fires are continually being lit there and loud blaring music played frequently. Last week two wheelie bins were taken from the houses and were used for the fires. Can the area manager please contact the Gardaí and request an increased presence in the area.

Q.73 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the area manager if she would consider a public open design competition to paint the sand bag containers on Sandymount Strand to make them more visually pleasing on this popular promenade.

Q.74 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the area manager for a progress report on plans to address the issues at Leeson Street Bridge where the cycle / pedestrian path meets the bridge causing a dangerous bottle neck for the cyclists and pedestrians.

Q.75 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the Area Manager the following in relation to the new dog litter awareness campaign in 2016:

1. How much of the 2016 budget allocated for the new dog litter awareness campaign for the South East Area has been spent to date? 2. How many dog litter fines have been issued since the campaign was launched? 3. How many have been paid since the campaign was launched this year?

Q.76 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the area manager for a progress report on the following motion that was agreed at the November 2015 meeting:

“That this area committee supports proposals to develop the derelict site on the corner of New Street and New Street Gardens into housing for elderly people.”

Q.77 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the area manager for an update on the progress of the search for a premises for a mixed martial arts facility in the Ringsend or Irishtown area.

Q.78 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the area manager for an update on addressing the issues in Longboat Quay?

Q.79 Councillor Claire Byrne To ask the area manager whether it is permitted to commence works on a building without planning permission for a change of use a being granted and what are the consequences of this. This is in particular relation to the following building, *details supplied. Can the area manager please provide all details regarding the planning applications and permissions for this premises?

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