Motion 1 from Councillor Tara Deacy
I note that 220 trees are being planted in the South East Area during 2020. I seek support from this committee to ensure the areas of Kimmage and Crumlin be attended to in terms of a tree planting programme, especially the streets of Captain's Road, Stannaway Road and surrounding streets? Currently many of the streets are almost entirely tree-less: in stark contrast to other areas, there are just a few in place (some of them not in great condition); and in many other cases, the square-shaped hole within the footpath in which trees previously grew has, depressingly, been filled in with concrete. In short, the streets are very grey and sorely lacking in decent greenery and canopy. Can areas like this where tree planting has been low be prioritized as a matter of urgency?
Motion 2 from Councillor Tara Deacy
That this committee agree and support the views of residents from the Kimmage / Crumlin community that Crumlin Swimming Pool opening hours be extended. This is a crucial public service that is not being utilised fully and is causing huge frustrations for residents. The hours at present are not adequate and must be addressed.
Motion 3 from Councillor Dermot Lacey
This Committee requests an update on the Sandymount Traffic Calming Plan.
Motion 4 from Councillor Mary Freehill
That we receive a report to the February meeting regarding my motion unanimously agreed some months ago proposing that blockages be placed on sections of Mount Argus Road to prevent illegal parking. Furthermore we need to get a report from the clampers to know why they are not responding to residents’ requests particularly on Sunday mornings. There is a very serious problem on this road both when residents cannot access and egress along with not being able to access their driveways.
Motion 5 from Councillor Mary Freehill
That the footpath on Cowper Road beside the entrance to Cowper Downs be dished to facilitate people who have a disability. Noting that this is the route to the LUAS and also has McGeogh Senior Citizens’ homes, many of whose residents shop in Upper Rathmines Road.
Motion 6 from Councillor Dermot Lacey
This Committee requests a full report on the circumstances leading to the report that Merrion Strand would be closed for swimming and more importantly a comprehensive report on what actions will be taken to ensure that this is not the case for any prolonged period.
Motion 7 from Councillor Dermot Lacey
This Committee requests an update on plans to upgrade or resurface Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook which is in a very bad condition.
Motion 8 from Councillor Dermot Lacey
This Committee requests a report from the Manager on when action will be taken to clear the significant overgrowth in the area running parallel from the side of 30 Sandymount Avenue along Hollyrood Park and why no such works have been undertaken in recent years.
Motion 9 from Councillor Anne Feeney
That this Committee requests the Traffic Department to address the ongoing issue of traffic and parking on Mount Argus Road. The current configuration on the road and in front of Mount Jerome Cemetery and the Russian Orthodox Church does not work for residents of the road in terms of accessing and exiting the road and also in relation to accessing driveways on the road. It is unacceptable that the ongoing issue of Illegal and inconsiderate parking especially at busy times for the church and cemetery is allowed to continue. There must be a traffic management and enforcement solution that can address this.
Motion 10 from Councillor Anne Feeney
That this Committee seeks an update from Parks Department in relation to the provision of an all-weather football pitch for the Terenure / Templeogue area. The pitches in Bushy Park, while a great facility in Spring and Summer are often unplayable in winter due to poor drainage.
Motion 11 from Councillor Mary Freehill
That the South East Area Office along with councillors meet Harold’s Cross Community Council to discuss the spending of the discretionary fund which allocated them 50k euro in 2019. That this meeting focus on Tidy Towns, Age Friendly, Hx Grow, commencement of LAP, HX 202025 and lamp post banners.
Motion 12 from Councillors Mary Freehill and Anne Feeney
Following on from the motion over a year ago to establish an Age Friendly Village in Harold’s Cross and our inaugural meeting on 28th. Jan; it is agreed by this committee that an adequate budget be set aside for year to fund the setting up on this project.
Motion 13 from Councillor Claire Byrne
'That this Area Committee calls on the Area Manager to please introduce measures to address the on-going issue of parking on cycle lanes on Westland Row and Georges Quay. The cycle lanes on these roads are consistently blocked by delivery and other vehicles, dangerously forcing cyclists into heavy traffic. Can the Manager please provide a report on this?
Motion 14 from Councillor Claire Byrne
That this Area Committee condemns the incident that took place last month in which a man was seriously injured during a tent removal process carried out by Dublin City Council and Waterways Ireland. This Committee calls on the Area Manager to review these procedures and processes as a matter of urgency to avoid any further similar incidences taking place. The Committee also requests that a home is secured for this person as soon as possible and that this is considered to be a priority case.
Motion 15 from Councillor Danny Byrne
That this area committee resolves to initiate a programme of replacing street signs, many of which are faded and unreadable.
Motion 16 from Councillor Danny Byrne
That this area committee undertakes to erect signs on Sandymount Strand warning the public to be aware of the tides and the danger therein.
Motion 17 from Councillor James Geoghegan
This South East Area Committee, further to passage of Motion 25 on the 9th of September 2019, and in light of the imminent permanent ban on swimming at Merrion Strand in Dublin formally demands the procurement of an independent appraisal of both how Dublin City Council carries out its regulatory responsibilities for bathing water quality and how these powers could be strengthened to both preserve existing bathing waters and increase public awareness of the factors contributing to its diminution.
Motion 18 from Councillor James Geoghegan
This South East Area Committee calls on the Parks Department to install self-locking gates that would be accessible for disabled persons and wheelchairs on Sandymount Green to protect child safety.
Motion 19 from Councillor James Geoghegan
This South East Area Committee requests that Dublin City Council in partnership with the Irish Heart Foundation and other relevant NGOs conduct a pilot project in Sandymount to increase awareness of the location of defibrillators within the community.
Motion 20 from Councillor James Geoghegan
This South East Area Committee requests that Dublin City Council formally seek to purchase the Martello Tower at Sandymount from its owner to bring into public usage for the community.
Minutes:
Motion 1 from Councillor Tara Deacy moved by Councillor Lacey
I note that 220 trees are being planted in the South East Area during 2020. I seek support from this committee to ensure the areas of Kimmage and Crumlin be attended to in terms of a tree planting programme, especially the streets of Captain's Road, Stannaway Road and surrounding streets? Currently many of the streets are almost entirely tree-less: in stark contrast to other areas, there are just a few in place (some of them not in great condition); and in many other cases, the square-shaped hole within the footpath in which trees previously grew has, depressingly, been filled in with concrete. In short, the streets are very grey and sorely lacking in decent greenery and canopy. Can areas like this where tree planting has been low be prioritized as a matter of urgency?
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 2 from Councillor Tara Deacy moved by Councillor Lacey
That this committee agree and support the views of residents from the Kimmage / Crumlin community that Crumlin Swimming Pool opening hours be extended. This is a crucial public service that is not being utilised fully and is causing huge frustrations for residents. The hours at present are not adequate and must be addressed.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 3 from Councillor Dermot Lacey
This Committee requests an update on the Sandymount Traffic Calming Plan.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 4 from Councillor Mary Freehill taken with Motion 9
That we receive a report to the February meeting regarding my motion unanimously agreed some months ago proposing that blockages be placed on sections of Mount Argus Road to prevent illegal parking. Furthermore we need to get a report from the clampers to know why they are not responding to residents’ requests particularly on Sunday mornings. There is a very serious problem on this road both when residents cannot access and egress along with not being able to access their driveways.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 5 from Councillor Mary Freehill
That the footpath on Cowper Road beside the entrance to Cowper Downs be dished to facilitate people who have a disability. Noting that this is the route to the LUAS and also has McGeogh Senior Citizens’ homes, many of whose residents shop in Upper Rathmines Road.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 6 from Councillor Dermot Lacey taken with Motion 17
This Committee requests a full report on the circumstances leading to the report that Merrion Strand would be closed for swimming and more importantly a comprehensive report on what actions will be taken to ensure that this is not the case for any prolonged period.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 7 from Councillor Dermot Lacey
This Committee requests an update on plans to upgrade or resurface Morehampton Terrace, Donnybrook which is in a very bad condition.
Order: Agreed.
Motion 8 from Councillor Dermot Lacey
This Committee requests a report from the Manager on when action will be taken to clear the significant overgrowth in the area running parallel from the side of 30 Sandymount Avenue along Hollyrood Park and why no such works have been undertaken in recent years.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 9 from Councillor Anne Feeney taken with Motion 4
That this Committee requests the Traffic Department to address the ongoing issue of traffic and parking on Mount Argus Road. The current configuration on the road and in front of Mount Jerome Cemetery and the Russian Orthodox Church does not work for residents of the road in terms of accessing and exiting the road and also in relation to accessing driveways on the road. It is unacceptable that the ongoing issue of Illegal and inconsiderate parking especially at busy times for the church and cemetery is allowed to continue. There must be a traffic management and enforcement solution that can address this.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 10 from Councillor Anne Feeney
That this Committee seeks an update from Parks Department in relation to the provision of an all-weather football pitch for the Terenure / Templeogue area. The pitches in Bushy Park, while a great facility in Spring and Summer are often unplayable in winter due to poor drainage.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 11 from Councillor Mary Freehill
That the South East Area Office along with councillors meet Harold’s Cross Community Council to discuss the spending of the discretionary fund which allocated them 50k euro in 2019. That this meeting focus on Tidy Towns, Age Friendly, Hx Grow, commencement of LAP, HX 202025 and lamp post banners.
Order: Agreed.
Motion 12 from Councillors Mary Freehill and Anne Feeney
Following on from the motion over a year ago to establish an Age Friendly Village in Harold’s Cross and our inaugural meeting on 28th. Jan; it is agreed by this committee that an adequate budget be set aside for year to fund the setting up on this project.
Order: Agreed.
Motion 13 from Councillor Claire Byrne
'That this Area Committee calls on the Area Manager to please introduce measures to address the on-going issue of parking on cycle lanes on Westland Row and Georges Quay. The cycle lanes on these roads are consistently blocked by delivery and other vehicles, dangerously forcing cyclists into heavy traffic. Can the Manager please provide a report on this?
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 14 from Councillor Claire Byrne
That this Area Committee condemns the incident that took place last month in which a man was seriously injured during a tent removal process carried out by Dublin City Council and Waterways Ireland. This Committee calls on the Area Manager to review these procedures and processes as a matter of urgency to avoid any further similar incidences taking place. The Committee also requests that a home is secured for this person as soon as possible and that this is considered to be a priority case.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 15 from Councillor Danny Byrne
That this area committee resolves to initiate a programme of replacing street signs, many of which are faded and unreadable.
Order: Agreed and refer to City Council.
Motion 16 from Councillor Danny Byrne
That this area committee undertakes to erect signs on Sandymount Strand warning the public to be aware of the tides and the danger therein.
Order: Agreed and agreed to place on breviate to City Council for citywide action.
Motion 17 from Councillor James Geoghegan taken with Motion 6
This South East Area Committee, further to passage of Motion 25 on the 9th of September 2019, and in light of the imminent permanent ban on swimming at Merrion Strand in Dublin formally demands the procurement of an independent appraisal of both how Dublin City Council carries out its regulatory responsibilities for bathing water quality and how these powers could be strengthened to both preserve existing bathing waters and increase public awareness of the factors contributing to its diminution.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 18 from Councillor James Geoghegan
This South East Area Committee calls on the Parks Department to install self-locking gates that would be accessible for disabled persons and wheelchairs on Sandymount Green to protect child safety.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 19 from Councillor James Geoghegan
This South East Area Committee requests that Dublin City Council in partnership with the Irish Heart Foundation and other relevant NGOs conduct a pilot project in Sandymount to increase awareness of the location of defibrillators within the community.
Order: Report to councillor.
Motion 20 from Councillor James Geoghegan
This South East Area Committee requests that Dublin City Council formally seek to purchase the Martello Tower at Sandymount from its owner to bring into public usage for the community.
Order: Report to councillor.