Agenda and minutes

Order: Agreed.  

Order: Replies to Questions and the Director of Services report circulated

1.    Minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group held on the 26/11/2024 in relation to Traffic Matters in the South Central Area.

2.    Traffic Service Requests Status Reports at 15/11/2024 and 20/11/2024.

1.     Minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group held on the 26/11/24 in relation to Traffic Matters in the South Central Area.

2.     Traffic Service Requests Status Reports at 15/11/24 and 20/11/24.

Order:  1. Report Noted.   

             2. Reports Noted.

1.    South Central Area Committee Meeting - Dates and deadlines for 2024

2.    Director of Services Report.

1.     South Central Area Committee Meeting – Dates and Deadlines for 2025.

2.      Director of Services Report.

      Order:  1.  Agreed.

             2.  Noted. 

1.  Sports and Recreation Report for December 2024 South Central Area.

1.  Sports and Recreation Report for December 2024 South Central Area.

     Order: Report Noted.

None.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL

SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE

11^th December 2024

M041   Councillor Ray Cunningham

That this Committee notes that the laneway between Walkinstown Park and Walkinstown Crescent is a constant black spot for dumping, with bags of rubbish regularly left in the flower beds at the side. We ask that the lane be taken in hand, with measures taken to improve the appearance of the lane and discourage dumping.

M042   Councillor Ray Cunningham

That this Committee congratulates the Council on the Christmas tree lighting ceremonies that have taken place across the South Central Area. They are great community events, bringing people together to celebrate the season. We note that there is no Christmas tree in the Drimnagh area, and ask that a tree be provided at a suitable location for Christmas 2025 and following years.

M043   Councillor Vincent Jackson           

Over 20 years ago Ballyfermot was supposed to be the next big Dublin community to be provided with a new Luas Line which was to travel from College Green out to the west of the city travelling through Inchicore, Bluebell , Ballyfermot, Liffey Valley onwards towards Lucan Village. I regret the project was shelved and I believe is still on the NTA agenda. I am asking for the NTA to be invited into a future meeting to update the elected members on where this project is at and how we can campaign and ensure this happens. If I remember it was the Yellow Line.

M044   Councillor Vincent Jackson           

That Dublin City Council seeks to provide a Community Centre infrastructure enhancement fund for the Dublin City Council Area to allow the enhancement / upgrade of current facilities which are in need of improvements. I have seen many non DCC operated buildings run by community groups struggling to keep the doors open with utility charges, public liability insurance, upgrading of facilities to enable them avail of green grants to ensure sustainability in meeting Irelands green targets.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL

SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE

11^th December, 2024

M041    Councillor Ray Cunningham

That this Committee notes that the laneway between Walkinstown Park and Walkinstown Crescent is a constant black spot for dumping, with bags of rubbish regularly left in the flower beds at the side. We ask that the lane be taken in hand, with measures taken to improve the appearance of the lane and discourage dumping.

Order:  Report Noted.

M042    Councillor Ray Cunningham

That this Committee congratulates the Council on the Christmas tree lighting ceremonies that have taken place across the South Central Area. They are great community events, bringing people together to celebrate the season. We note that there is no Christmas tree in the Drimnagh area, and ask that a tree be provided at a suitable location for Christmas 2025 and following years.

Order:  Report Noted.

M043    Councillor Vincent Jackson   

Over 20 years ago Ballyfermot was supposed to be the next big Dublin community to be provided with a new Luas Line which was to travel from College Green out to the west of the city travelling through Inchicore, Bluebell , Ballyfermot, Liffey Valley onwards towards Lucan Village. I regret the project was shelved and I believe is still on the NTA agenda. I am asking for the NTA to be invited into a future meeting to update the elected members on where this project is at and how we can campaign and ensure this happens. If I remember it was the Yellow Line.

Order:  Agreed to write and extend an invitation to the NTA to make a presentation in 2025 to Elected Members of the South Central Area Committee on future investment and infrastructure priorities for the Area.

M044    Councillor Vincent Jackson   

That Dublin City Council seeks to provide a Community Centre infrastructure enhancement fund for the Dublin City Council Area to allow the enhancement / upgrade of current facilities which are in need of improvements. I have seen many non DCC operated buildings run by community groups struggling to keep the doors open with utility charges, public liability insurance, upgrading of facilities to enable them avail of green grants to ensure sustainability in meeting Irelands green targets.

Order:  Agreed.