DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
21st July 2021
M115 Councillor Hazel de Nortúin
This Area Committee stands in support with those who attended BARNs pride rally in Ballyfermot. Ballyfermot is and will continue to be an inclusive place to all who live here.
M116 Councillor Tina MacVeigh
That an independent building conditions survey of the Oliver Bond flat complex will be conducted by an independent relevantly qualified building design professional as a matter of urgency.
M117 Councillor Darragh Morriarty and Councillor Máire Devine
That this Area Committee welcomes the launch of the ‘We’re Sick of Waiting Campaign’ by residents of Oliver Bond calling for the urgent fixing of persistent damp and mould issues across the Dublin City Council flat complex and would like to extend an invitation to the campaign group, including representatives from Oliver Bond Resident’s Group, Austin Campbell from Robert Emmet CDP and Joseph Little from TU Dublin, to present to September 2021’s Area Committee Meeting.
M118 Councillor Sophie Nicoullaud
That DCC meets Chapelizod residents to deal with the dangerous, persistent and increasing traffic situation in Chapelizod. That DCC invites the OPW and the NTA to be present to the meeting with DCC to address the situation in a coherent manner. That DCC organises a much needed presentation for Chapelizod residents detailing future traffic improvements and plans in the near, medium and long term. The village is going through a lot of major changes: Phoenix Park plans, Springvale with 71 units, Bus Connects and other housing constructions. That this presentation takes into consideration all future plans and that all plans be put into one to show a comprehensive, explanatory and clear view of what the village traffic will look like under all the projects put together.
M119 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council please request Eircom to remove the totally dilapidated old public phone boxes from outside Staffords Funeral Home Upper Ballyfermot Road and the other set on Ballyfermot Road opposite Boyle Sports / Tasty Treats Bakery. These phone boxes are total nonsense for the local community. They have not worked for over 10 years and are a total eyesore.
M120 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That DCC Parks Department PLEASE look at developing a proper management and maintenance plan for the Lawns Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. To look at acknowledging the fact the origins of Ballyfermot developed here with Ballyfermot Castle, the old Church and graveyard. In the late 1990`s we had an major report done on the origins of Ballyfermot and we had agreed that when resources became available we would acknowledge the graveyard with a Celtic Cross and the footprint of the old castle with a boxed hedging information panels etc. Has DCC a copy of the report as I have misplaced my own copy.
M121 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That before any further large scale housing developments are proposed / advanced in the Cherry Orchard Area that services such as supermarket / retail, cultural and leisure facilities are progressed. I regret that many residents are feeling that all we can offer is housing and more housing. It is essential that we try and frontload essential services to ensure the continued goodwill of the local community. The people of Cherry Orchard should have the opportunity to have a coffee shop, local shops Post Office etc. like any other large population centre.
M122 Councillor Vincent Jackson
Is Dublin City Council aware that 3 existing Secondary Schools in Ballyfermot will amalgamate into one campus in 2022 at the St John`s College Site on Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. There is serious concerns from local residents in relation to parking arrangements along Le Fanu Road where the new named Saint Seaton`s College will open. Can I ask that a full traffic management plan be considered for this site as failure will result in all sorts of problems. It is envisaged that some traffic / bus re-routing will take place along this already very busy road with the implementation of the Bus Connects project.
M123 Councillor Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee takes the opportunity to express our deep appreciation to all the Council staff in the Ballyfermot office. The Area Committee calls on Dublin City Council to ensure extra staff are made available as a matter of urgency for the Ballyfermot office. These staff should include 3 extra community staff, 7 extra housing staff and 2 extra generic admin officers.
Mary Taylor
Director of Services South City
14th July, 2021
Minutes:
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
21st July 2021
M115 Councillor Hazel de Nortúin
This Area Committee stands in support with those who attended BARNs pride rally in Ballyfermot. Ballyfermot is and will continue to be an inclusive place to all who live here.
Order: Agreed
M116 Councillor Tina MacVeigh
That an independent building conditions survey of the Oliver Bond flat complex will be conducted by an independent relevantly qualified building design professional as a matter of urgency.
Order: Agreed
M117 Councillor Darragh Morriarty and Councillor Máire Devine
That this Area Committee welcomes the launch of the ‘We’re Sick of Waiting Campaign’ by residents of Oliver Bond calling for the urgent fixing of persistent damp and mould issues across the Dublin City Council flat complex and would like to extend an invitation to the campaign group, including representatives from Oliver Bond Resident’s Group, Austin Campbell from Robert Emmet CDP and Joseph Little from TU Dublin, to present to September 2021’s Area Committee Meeting.
Order: Agreed
M118 Councillor Sophie Nicoullaud
That DCC meets Chapelizod residents to deal with the dangerous, persistent and increasing traffic situation in Chapelizod. That DCC invites the OPW and the NTA to be present to the meeting with DCC to address the situation in a coherent manner. That DCC organises a much needed presentation for Chapelizod residents detailing future traffic improvements and plans in the near, medium and long term. The village is going through a lot of major changes: Phoenix Park plans, Springvale with 71 units, Bus Connects and other housing constructions. That this presentation takes into consideration all future plans and that all plans be put into one to show a comprehensive, explanatory and clear view of what the village traffic will look like under all the projects put together.
Order: Report noted
M119 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council please request Eircom to remove the totally dilapidated old public phone boxes from outside Staffords Funeral Home Upper Ballyfermot Road and the other set on Ballyfermot Road opposite Boyle Sports / Tasty Treats Bakery. These phone boxes are total nonsense for the local community. They have not worked for over 10 years and are a total eyesore.
Order: Report noted
M120 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That DCC Parks Department please look at developing a proper management and maintenance plan for the Lawns Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. To look at acknowledging the fact the origins of Ballyfermot developed here with Ballyfermot Castle, the old Church and graveyard. In the late 1990`s we had an major report done on the origins of Ballyfermot and we had agreed that when resources became available we would acknowledge the graveyard with a Celtic Cross and the footprint of the old castle with a boxed hedging information panels etc. Has DCC a copy of the report as I have misplaced my own copy.
Order: Report noted
M121 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That before any further large scale housing developments are proposed / advanced in the Cherry Orchard Area that services such as supermarket / retail, cultural and leisure facilities are progressed. I regret that many residents are feeling that all we can offer is housing and more housing. It is essential that we try and frontload essential services not to ensure the continued goodwill of the local community. The people of Cherry Orchard should have the opportunity to have a coffee shop, local shops Post Office etc. like any other large population centre.
Order: Report noted
M122 Councillor Vincent Jackson
Is Dublin City Council aware that 3 existing Secondary Schools in Ballyfermot will amalgamate into one campus in 2022 at the St John`s College Site on Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. There is serious concerns from local residents in relation to parking arrangements along Le Fanu Road where the new named Saint Seaton`s College will open. Can I ask that a full traffic management plan be considered for this site as failure will result in all sorts of problems? It is envisaged that some traffic / bus re-routing will take place along this already very busy road with the implementation of the Bus Connects project.
Order: Report noted.
M123 Councillor Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee takes the opportunity to express our deep appreciation to all the Council staff in the Ballyfermot office. The Area Committee calls on Dublin City Council to ensure extra staff are made available as a matter of urgency for the Ballyfermot office. These staff should include 3 extra community staff, 7 extra housing staff and 2 extra generic admin officers.
Order: Report noted, Chair agreed to write to Chief Executive
Councillor Vincent Jackson
Chairperson
21st July, 2021