NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE SOUTH IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, DUBLIN 2 ON MONDAY 10 th NOVEMBER 2014 AT 3.

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1 NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE SOUTH EAST AREA COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, DUBLIN 2 ON MONDAY 10 th NOVEMBER 2014 AT 3.00pm TO EACH MEMBER OF THE SOUTH EAST AREA COMMITTEE You are hereby notified to attend the monthly meeting of the above Committee to be held in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Dublin 2 on Monday 10 th November 2014 at 3pm to deal with the items on the agenda attached herewith. Rose Kenny Area Manager Dated this 5 th November 2014 Contact Persons: Fiona O Brien, Jennifer Wall Block 2, Floor 4, Civic Offices, Dublin 8. Tel: , 5164 Fax: fiona.obrien@dublincity.ie jennifer.wall@dublincity.ie

2 80. Presentation on transfer of responsibility for Dublin Docklands Development Authority to Dublin City Council. 81. Minutes of the meeting held on 13 th October 2014 (pages 6-39). 82. Questions to the Chief Executive (pages 50-60). 83. Environment and Transportation Department Matters i. Minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group held on 28 th October 2014 (enclosed). 84. Planning & Development Department Matters i. Planning Enforcement Quarterly Report (page 40 and enclosed). ii. Part 8 Notification of approval of planning application for refurbishment of tennis pavilion and tennis courts, new padel courts and public car parking at Bushy Park (page 41). iii. Proposed Draft Variation of the Dublin City Development Plan Location: Belmont Avenue/Mount Eden Road & Environs (Designation as Architectural Conservation Area) (pages and enclosed x 2). 85. South East Area Matters i. Area Manager s Report (pages 45-49). 2

3 Motions 86. Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill Due to the increased level and frequency of wind, the City Council needs to focus its attention on multiple dwellings whose owners frequently flaunt the law by leaving seriously over full bins at the front of these houses. The impact of this is on windy days and nights the contents of these bins are strewn all over the area which is a serious health hazard for these areas. This committee therefore resolves to set up a pilot scheme getting Litter Wardens to adopt a zero tolerance approach to landlords who do not take proper care of refuse disposal from their rented properties. It is agreed that Upper and Lower Rathmines with all roads off it be the first focus of the area of the pilot. All landlords should be immediately made aware of the pilot scheme. 87. Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill That the Conservation Department presents a report on how 201 and 201a, Harold's Cross Road which is a listed building, unoccupied and seriously falling into disrepair, can be saved. 88. Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill Following newspaper reports that the Harold's Cross greyhound stadium will be put on the market, that the Planning Department sets out the options available to this committee which would be in the best interest of the local community and good planning practice. Account also has to be taken of the area s utilities capacity, especially its drainage system 89. Motion from Councillor Dermot Lacey This Committee requests the City Manager to begin the process of preparing for the installation of a playground at the vacant site of the Ross Road flats. This to include arranging for site evaluation and playground design and submission to the budgetary process for funding. 90. Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill That the drainage dept present a report to Dse Lac on the suitability of the hospice Harold's Cross Road Focus Ireland site for development on whether our current drainage scheme is capable of serving this site and whether development on this site could have an adverse impact or cause flooding locally. 91. Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill That the traffic department explain the apparent reluctance to provide DYL's on the lane at the rear of Palmerston Gardens. See details attached which explains the need for these yellow lines. 92. Motion from Councillor Paddy McCartan To have double yellow lines at the junction of Haddington Road and Haddington Place extended. Vehicles have their view obscured while exiting Haddington Place and turning right onto Haddington Road. 93. Motion from Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Chief Executive to extend double yellow lines at the vehicular entrance to the apartments of the Sisters of the Holy Faith at the Haddington Place junction, Off Haddington Road. At present, cars are parking on a single yellow line at the entrance, thus blocking entry and exit from these new apartments. 3

4 94. Motion from Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Chief Executive to deal with the following safety issues affecting Wilfield Road and Wilfield Park, Sandymount by (1) erecting "Children at Play" signs at the entrance to each road, (2) placing a speed ramp at the entrance to each road, and (3) reducing the speed limit to 30km/h with sign posts. 95. Motion from Councillor Jim O Callaghan Dublin City Council supports the Carers Association s calls on the Minister for Social Protection to amend the Social Welfare Bill to make provision for the restoration of the Respite Care Grant. 96. Motion from Councillor Claire Byrne That this Committee supports the residents of Ringsend, Irishtown, Sandymount and the wider Dublin area in their opposition to the development of the Poolbeg Incinerator and their petition calling on Minister Alan Kelly T.D. to act immediately and change the Waste Management Act 2001, to return decision making authority over waste management issues to the locally elected councillors in Dublin City Council. 97. Motion from Councillor Claire Byrne That this Committee supports the residents of Ringsend, Irishtown, Sandymount and the wider Dublin area in their opposition to the development of the Poolbeg Incinerator based on their concerns about the social and environmental impacts of the increase in traffic in the area due to the transport of waste to the facility, the type of materials that will be transported and the potential for hazardous and flammable waste materials being transported to the facility and the type of systems in place to monitor and manage this, and asks that the Chief Executive addresses these concerns as a matter of urgency. 98. Motion from Councillor Paddy Smyth That this committee urges the manager to prioritise the commencement of the long planned upgrade to the Dodder cycle track which would significantly decrease traffic congestion along this route by giving commuters a safe and healthy alterative to using the car, as well as adding a substantial amenity to the community. 99. Motion from Councillor Mannix Flynn That this committee of South East Area calls on Dublin City Council to initiate an order of protected structure on the Central Bank and its plaza. This iconic building and plaza has won the hearts of many Dubliners and deserves its position and place in the record of protected structures. It forms part of the legacy of the late architect Sam Stephenson who also designed the iconic Civic Offices. We have a duty and a responsibility to modern architecture and here is a prime example and a well deserving one at that Motion from Councillor Chris Andrews That the Chief Executive ensures that Macken Street / Cardiff Lane receive road and pathway cleaning by arranging for the old type road cleaning to be done at least every 2 weeks as sometimes an automatic road sweeper will come down the road but it is unable to clean as the cars are constantly parked 24hrs Motion from Councillor Chris Andrews That the Chief Executive has anti dog fouling signs put up on Macken Street / Cardiff Lane areas. 4

5 102. Motion from Councillor Chris Andrews That planning application Ref 3420/14 for The Greenery on Lennox is reviewed by planning enforcement and ensure that storage of rubbish is on site and not outdoors and also ensures that the opening hours are not extended beyond 5.30 as it is clearly a residential area and protected under Z1 stating that it should operate no later than 5:30 in the evening to protect the residential amenity Motion from Councillor Chris Andrews That the Chief Executive gives a view on the proposal by residents in the Golden Lane area with a view to making Golden Lane; a one way from Chancery Lane to Bride Street, a one way with the traffic going from East to West and going down ship street onto Bride Road and on to Christchurch. This would mean traffic would be allowed into Golden Lane from Bride Street Motion from Councillor Chris Andrews That the Chief Executive thins out the trees in Beechill Court, Donnybrook as they are seriously blocking light from the residents to the extent that the residents have to have the lights on all day. 5

6 SOUTH EAST AREA COMMITTEE COISTE CHEANTAR AN OIRDHEISCIRT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 13 th OCTOBER 2014 ORDUITHE A DEINEADH AN COISTE 13 th OCTOBER Presentation on works Irish Rail intend carrying out mostly in Grand Canal area. Order: Noted. 50. Minutes of the meeting held on 8 th September We note a correction to the September minutes whereby Councillor Lacey s Motion, number 37 regarding the SUAS project was passed. Order: Agreed. 51. Questions to the Chief Executive. Order: Noted. 52. Environment and Transportation Department Matters i. Minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group held on 30/09/2014. Order: Noted. ii. iii. Proposed Modification of the Harcourt Gyratory to allow a Contra-flow Bus Lane on Camden Street Upper and South Richmond Street. Order: Noted. Pearse Street Quality Bus Corridor (from junction with Westland Row to junction with College Street). Order: Noted. 53. Planning & Development Department Matters i. Presentation on Aungier Street Study. Order: Noted. ii. iii. iv. Presentation and Report on Pre-Part 8 for Supported Temporary Accommodation at 9 10 Fitzwilliam Street Lower (former Longfield s Hotel). Order: Agreed to initiate the Part 8 procedure. Derelict Sites Quarterly Report. Order: Noted. Deletion of 2 Waterloo Road, Dublin 4 from the Record of Protected Structures. Order: Agreed to recommend to City Council. v. Deletion of 26 Aston Quay, Dublin 2 from the Record of Protected Structures. Order: Agreed to recommend to City Council. 6

7 54. Culture, Recreation and Amenity Matters i. Community Grant Report and Revised Grant Application form. Order: Noted. 55. Housing & Residential Services Matters i. Proposal to designate a unit of accommodation to facilitate a respite facility as a pilot project in Verscoyle Court, Older Persons Units. Order: Agreed. 56. South East Area Matters i. Area Manager s Report. Order: Noted. Aviva Project Monitoring Committee Councillors Binchy and Andrews nominated to Aviva Project Monitoring Committee from 13 th October 2014 up to the March 2017 South East Area Committee meeting and Councillors Lacey and Kennedy to serve from the March 2017 Area Committee meeting up to the end of the City Council term. Joint Policing Committee Cllr. Flynn nominated as Chair and Cllr. O Callaghan as Vice Chair of South East Area Joint Policing Committee. Bells at St. Bartholomew s Church Cllr. McCartan to revert to Area Manager with details regarding the bells at St. Bartholomew s Church, Donnybrook. ii. Rathgar Village Improvement Plan. Order: Noted. 57. Motion from Councillor Dermot Lacey This Committee would conduct an audit of the results of the Tidy Towns and Villages competition for each of the entries from our area to see what actions Dublin City Council could help them in future. Order: Agreed. 58. Motion from Councillor Dermot Lacey That in the event of work on the unwanted Poolbeg Incinerator commencing that a Project Monitoring Committee be established similar to the one established and continuing to operate regarding the construction and operation of the Aviva Stadium. The membership and operational arrangements of the Committee to be developed and agreed by the South East Area Committee. Order: Agreed. 59. Motion from Councillor Dermot Lacey That in view of the efforts by local business to enhance the area and the previous works undertaken there, that a meeting of interested traders and occupants of the area behind the Ringsend Library, councillors and Dublin City Council officials be arranged to see how the area can be further improved. Order: Agreed. 7

8 60. Motion from Councillor Ruairi McGinley That the City Council erects a Blue Plaque on 90 Beechwood Avenue Lower, Ranelagh in memory of author Paddy Finnegan who died on 16th July Order: Refer to Commemorative Naming Committee. 61. Motion from Councillors Dermot Lacey and Kieran Binchy This Committee notes with approval the proposed Havelock Square Renovation Plan prepared by residents of the square and requests the Chief Executive to liaise with the residents representatives to see how Dublin City Council can assist in its implementation. Order: Agreed. 62. Motion from Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Area Manager if she will give me an update on why the disc parking previously agreed for the other side of the road on Leahy Terrace has not been implemented and what other measures other could be introduced to improve the traffic and pedestrian situation on Leahy Terrace area of Sandymount. Order: Agreed. 63. Motion from Councillor Mannix Flynn That this committee of Dublin City Council supports the residents of Ross Road, Nicholas Street and Bride Street in their efforts to have a play area for children established on the vacant site on Ross Road. Order: Agreed. 64. Motion from Councillor Mannix Flynn That this meeting calls on Dublin City Council (the Parks Dept.) to create a children s park and garden area at the Peace Park at Christchurch. This park would be dedicated entirely to children and would be a park calling to mind the many children throughout Dublin City who were sent away to institutions under the non-attendance of school act that was administered by Dublin Corporation, now known as Dublin City Council. Thousands of children were incarcerated under this act. Dublin City Council in 2010 made a public statement apologizing for its involvement in the legacy of cruel and inhumane treatment of these children. This initiative should not be construed as a memorial park but merely as an acknowledgement and a visualization of the hidden and secret social history and also an effort to place to the forefront of Irish society the advances in children s rights and protection. Order: Agreed. 65. Motion from Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to consider extending the clearway on Merrion Road outgoing at the Merrion Inn, as it constitutes a bottleneck and impediment to public transport. The removal of Pay & Display for approximately 14 cars during clearway hours would aid traffic flow. Order: Agreed. 66. Motion from Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to outline what measures have been taken to deal with the illegal occupation of Dublin City Council property on South Bank Road adjacent to the Sean Moore roundabout, Ringsend by Travellers? Due to the lack of any hygiene facilities, this now constitutes a health hazard. At this moment there are a number of caravans there, and approximately twenty members of the Travelling community in occupation. 8

9 Order: Moved by Cllr. Binchy. Agreed. 67. Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill That Dublin City Council provide advice and help to residents of the Rathmines Palmerston area as to they could effectively deal with the problem of foxes in area. Food is not made available to them so they are digging up bulbs in gardens with their paws, eating shrubs out of pots and in one area have eaten tennis nets and eating grubs. Order: Report to Councillor. Councillor requested further information and assistance on the issue? 68. Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill That the Manager gives us an account of the current situation regarding the elimination of a right of way at Shamrock Villas, Harold s Cross. Shamrock Villas is a public road on which residents reside. Recently bollards have been erected across the road which means that an area of the public road has been cordoned off. Would the manager state has part of the public road been given to the applicant of the elimination of the right of way, Mr Derek Whelan. Will he be able to apply for planning permission to build on this part of the public road and did he pay any money to the Council for this public road. Furthermore it would be useful to know what was the difference of opinion at the South Central area meetings which caused it to be referred back by the City Council in 2009 on so many occasions. Does the Manager have a record of the votes in favour both at South Central and City Council meetings? Order: Report to Councillor. Councillor requested further examination of the matter? 69. Motion from Councillors Mary Freehill, Paddy Smyth and Kate O Connell In the interest of trade in Terenure Village, this meeting agrees that the double yellow lines between No. 120 Terenure Rd North and Eaton Rd as per details below be removed. 18/06/2004 Rescind Clearway (Stat 12513) from the northern boundary of property No. 120 to the southern kerb line of Eaton Road. (Hours of operation Mon-Sat, and ). 18/06/2004 Clearway (Stat 12514) from the northern boundary of property No. 120 to the southern kerb line of Eaton Road. (Hours of operation Mon-Sat, and ). In 2005 there were enhancements made to the Rathfarnham QBC which included improved facilities for cyclists as follows: 17/08/2005 Advisory Cycle Lane (1.5m wide) (Stat 14914) From the end of the parking at No. 114, extending northwards to the start of the existing cycle lane to the north of the car park, with a buffer strip provided outside the taxi rank. In conclusion; from the information above it is clear that parking along this stretch of Terenure Road North has been prohibited since March 2001 for all vehicles except those permitted to use the double yellow lines within the loading window which currently runs from Mon-Sat. The only vehicles allowed to use double yellow lines to park within the loading window are vehicles parked while goods are being loaded in or on to it or unloaded from it, for a period not exceeding thirty minutes from the commencement of such parking. 9

10 The sign for the restricted parking are still displayed. If we revert to the restricted parking system prior to total prohibition of parking it would be in the interest of the trading and social life of Terenure village. Order: Agreed. 70. Motion from Councillor Chris Andrews Bearing in mind the huge number of complaints about overgrown trees in the South East Area can we have an indication of how much is spent on tree removal in the area and can the trees at 2 / 3 Beechill Crescent, Donnybrook, 38 Beechill Crescent, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 and 1 Leukos Road and 6 Pine Road in Ringsend are all removed as they have caused serious damage to the footpaths particularly the one in Leukos Road which is particularly serious and if they are not removed they should be heavily cut back. Order: Report to Councillor. 71. Motion from Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to report on progress in relation to the Longfield's Homeless Accommodation proposal. Order: Report to Councillor. 72. Motion from Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager for a report on the proposed works to Barrow Street. Order: Report to Councillor. 73. Motion from Councillor Frank Kennedy This Committee calls on the Area Manager to install cycle lanes on the Merrion Road between Merrion Gates and the Rock Road. Order: Agreed. 74. Motion from Councillor Frank Kennedy Having regard to the fact that a frequent response to traffic related queries is that there is no need to take a particular action or preventative measure because the underlying problem is already illegal (for example, there is no need for painting yellow lines within five metres of a junction because it is already illegal to park there; see Reply to Q.35, South East Area Committee September 2014), and having regard to the serious health, safety and welfare risks which can arise in certain situations where additional measures are not put in place, this Committee calls on the Area Manager to amend local traffic policy to the effect that the mere fact that an action is already illegal is not, in isolation, a reason to prevent additional signage etc. being put in place. Order: Agreed. 75. Motion from Councillor Frank Kennedy This Committee calls on the Area Manager to allow the residents of Wilfield Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4, to ballot on the question as to whether parking may be permissible on the footpath up to a point designated by continuous white lines. This is so where the current parking situation poses a daily risk to the residents of this road as illustrated by the recent experience of one resident who, having broken his leg, could not be collected at his door by an ambulance because it could not navigate a route through the road. This Committee further recognises the need for there to be enough space on the footpath for wheelchairs to get by but maintains that there is adequate space to do both. This Committee notes further that it is already extremely difficult for wheelchairs to get by with unregulated, unlawful parking on the footpath. Order: Agreed with the amendment: 10

11 That this Committee writes to the Minister for Transport pointing out the pilot scheme that had been approved by the previous Minister, asking him what progress has been made with it, asking him if he is prepared to take it up and furthermore if he is prepared to meet us so that we can make the case. 76. Motion from Councillor Mary Freehill That Dublin City Council find a way to restrict the sale of spray paint that is used for graffiti and that these recommendations are made to government. Order: Report to Councillor. 77. Motion from Councillor Jim O Callaghan This Committee calls upon the Chief Executive to work with the residents and businesses of Rathmines in seeking to clean up Rathmines and, in particular, to achieve greater City Council cleaning of the streets in Rathmines. Order: Agreed. 78. Motion from Councillor Jim O Callaghan This Committee calls on the Chief Executive to alter the manner in which contracts for waste collection are allocated by the City Council. Instead of granting licences to independent waste collectors to collect throughout the City, certain areas should be allocated to one waste collector at prices to be set by an independent regulator. The benefit of this system is that the people of Dublin would not be exposed to numerous waste collectors traversing the streets each week, and very quickly people could independently see which waste collectors are more efficient and tidy than others. Order: Agreed. 79. Motion from Councillor Jim O Callaghan This Committee calls upon the Chief Executive to introduce immediately new traffic measures to facilitate Christmas shopping in the village of Rathmines. In particular, in order to enable shoppers to park on the Lower Rathmines Road this Committee calls upon the Chief Executive to permit vehicular parking on the east side of the Lower Rathmines Road (where there is no bus lane) up to 4pm Monday to Friday. Failure to introduce this measure will result in a continuing marked reduction in business for the small traders on the Lower Rathmines Road. Order: Agreed. Councillor Mannix Flynn Chairperson Dated 13 th October 2014 Attendance Members Councillor M. Flynn (in the chair). Councillors C. Andrews, C. Byrne, D. Lacey, F. Kennedy, J. O Callaghan, K. O Connell, K. Binchy, M. Freehill, P. McCartan, P. Smyth, R. McGinley, and S. Stapleton. 11

12 Officials R. Kenny, Area Manager, South East Area Office. F. Lambe, Assistant Area Manager, South East Area Office. D. Brennan, Assistant Engineer, Environment & Transportation Department. M. Ginnetty, Assistant Staff Officer, South East Area Office. J. Wall, Staff Officer, South East Area Office. F. O Brien, Staff Officer, South East Area Office. P. McCann, Administrative Officer, South East Area Office. E. Martin, Housing Manager, South East Area Office. B. Swan, Deputy City Architect, City Architects Department. M. Hussey, Senior Executive Engineer, Environment & Transport Department. A. Dundon, Executive Engineer, Environment & Transport Department. E. Madden, Senior Engineer, Environment & Transport Department. G. Folan, Senior Executive Officer, Housing & Residential Services Department. E. Trimble, Senior Executive Architect, Housing & Residential Services Department. P. Hyde, Senior Planner, Planning Department. P. Crowe, Senior Staff Officer, Development Department. M. Igoe, Senior Executive Officer, Culture, Recreation and Amenity Department. G. Geraghty, Housing Manager, South East Area Office. Non-officials G. Keegan, Irish Rail. B. Whelehan, Irish Rail. S. Mc Guinness, Simon Community. C. Kenny, Simon Community. R. Mc Loughlin, Lotts Architecture and Urbanism Ltd. 12

13 Question to Chief Executive South East Area Committee Meeting 13 th October 2014 Q1. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Chief Executive to renew car space parking lines at pay & display area to side of 23 Sundrive Road, Kimmage. The Traffic Officer reports that the above work was completed on 08/10/14. Q2. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Area Manager to work with local traders to raise the identity of Kimmage village and to improve the coherence of this trading precinct. The Crumlin Area Office is available to meet local traders in Kimmage to identify areas in which the profile and trading environment of the village can be enhanced. The South East Area Community Team is liaising with some of the traders in Kimmage, and we have agreed to assist with the development of a draft plan to enhance the precinct around the shops. Initially, we will be adding additional planters to the area once a location map and agreement on their maintenance and upkeep has been given. Q3. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Area Manager if she will initiate an investigation to have a tree protection order (not sure of the precise legal term) approved for the redwood tree and the cedar tree referred to at details supplied. Parks and Landscapes Services will examine the situation in relation to the Details Supplied to determine whether tree protection orders are appropriate or required in these cases. Q4. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Area Manager to arrange following repair (details supplied). The Area Maintenance Officer reports that the cover on this shore has been replaced. Q5. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask area manager to arrange for following repairs (details supplied). The Area Maintenance Officer reports the following: 1. A new double-glazed window unit is ordered and will be fitted within the next two to three weeks. 2. The lock on the back door has been replaced. 3. The debris from the garden has been removed. 4. The shrub outside the front door has been removed. 5. The gully cover has been replaced. 13

14 Q6. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Chief Executive to check on drainage / gullies at (details supplied) and carry out any remedial works. The matter has been referred to Drainage who will inspect and carry out appropriate works within a week. Q7. Councillor Paddy Smyth To ask the traffic managers to assess the safety, for pedestrians, at the junction at Cowper Road and Palmerston Road. This is a busy one serving both traffic and pedestrians. There is no pedestrian crossing here for some reason. Given the considerable volume of school children and adults that transit this junction I believe the junction would be a lot safer if serviced by a pedestrian crossing. There are numerous schools in the area attended by many local children who would benefit from this safety measure. Currently the nearest pedestrian crossing is at the Belgrave end of Cowper Road and of no consequence to either Luas users coming/going from Upper Rathmines, children transiting to/from school in Ranelagh, Scoil Bhride / Lios Na nóg or people getting off the bus on Cowper Road. This matter has been referred to Traffic for investigation and report. A report will issue to the Councillor in due course. Q8. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if she will arrange for a constructive and active response to the issues raised in this about the slow nature of repairs to the pavements before this question is reached for reply given the extraordinary prolonged timescale of the work to date. Just wanted to contact you re the condition of the footpaths on St. Alban s Park; most notably down the cul-de-sac. Road re-surfacing work began at the end of July and due to a cracked drainage pipe at the beginning of the cul-de-sac the resurfacing contractors were unable to complete the work till pipe repairs were carried out. This has become quite a protracted process as it is still on-going and despite estimates of completion date being end of September we will believe that when we see it! The rate and speed of the work is painfully slow, a fact not helped by the short working day of the City Council Drainage Department (usually done and dusted by 2.30 pm - they were finishing up at pm on a regular basis till a call was put in to an engineer responsible informing him of the hours being kept by the workers). The condition of the footpaths have been poor for quite a while but they have now deteriorated in places to an unacceptable degree as a direct result of the trucks delivering materials and collecting rubble (an unavoidable occurrence) but also as a result of the earlier road resurfacing work where the lower lip which borders the tarmac at the edges of the road surface have been damaged. Obviously no repairs could be carried out till the drainage work is complete but we feel that the footpaths need to be assessed BEFORE the final surface layer is laid so that the road edges can be repaired FIRST. I will endeavour to send you some photos in another but suggest if at all possible for you to come see for yourself first-hand the state of the footpaths etc. 14

15 The Drainage Division has completed the repair work to the sewer on the 18/09/2014, well inside the estimated date of the 30/09/2014. The crew working on the job were not working shorter hours at any stage. Road Maintenance has visited the area on numerous occasions and had taken note of the conditions of the footpath. It is our intention to firstly repair the footpaths and then resurface the road. Repairs to the footpath are on our works list, however Irish Water are to complete work in this area prior to this. Once Irish Water has completed their works, the repairs to the footpath will commence. Resurfacing the cul de sac will follow once the repair of the footpaths is complete. Q9. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Chief Executive to carry out following works: Eaton Square, Terenure; repaint railing & bins, repair/replace wooden pads on benches many are in bad repair. The repair to the benches at (details supplied) is scheduled and will be carried out within the next 2 weeks. There are no plans in place at the moment to carry out repainting in the park but it will be considered in future work programmes. Q10. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Chief Executive if the bottle bank currently located in middle of Terenure village could be relocated to one of the 3 supermarket car parks in the village and if some screening could be put in place in the meantime. The bottle banks located in the car park of Terenure village have been in place for the past ten years; they have an established use and play an important recycling role with the local community. They are operated and managed on behalf of Dublin City Council by private contractors, Rehab Glassco. The suggestion of relocating the bottle banks to an alternative car park is not one for the Council to decide as supermarkets are private grounds and permission would need to be sought initially by management. The grounds are maintained on a daily basis and banks power washed on a weekly basis by Dublin City Council personnel. In addition these banks are serviced by the contractor twice a week. With regards screening, the Local Area office can advise if the banks could be adopted under the anti-litter and anti-graffiti adopt a bottle bank scheme. The three supermarkets will be approached to see if they are willing to allow relocation of the bottle bank. The bottle bank will also be looked at under the Adopting a bottle bank scheme as regards its general appearance. Q11. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Chief Executive when new bike stands which have previously been approved will be installed in Terenure Village. 15

16 The provision of cycle parking bike stands in Terenure Village has been forwarded for inclusion in the Cycle Parking 2014 project. The provision of cycle stands is handled in batches whereby a number of suitable locations are provided with cycle stands under one contract. It is not possible to provide a more accurate timeframe at this stage, but the Councillor will be kept informed as information becomes available. Q12. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Chief Executive to address matters below: The erosion of the grass along Sandymount seafront as a result of the toxic killers used by Dublin City Council in an effort to control growth. There should be a yearround grass-growth at this location. The bags of sand returned after the flooding alert have been left out in the open resulting in many of them deteriorating so as they cannot be reused. This is a pitiful waste and an added eyesore. They should be placed inside the containers. The containers could be better placed in the trees and growth, removing a blight on the landscape. All Parks and Landscapes Services staff who work in the area have been instructed that grass and vegetation growing along Sandymount seafront is to be controlled by mechanical means only and it is intended to reinstate the area as quickly as possible. Q13. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Area Manager if she will arrange for a new street light to be erected at the Waterloo end of Wellington Lane. This end of Wellington Lane is very dark, spooky and threatening at night. It would make a great difference to the residents both mentally and physically for a street light to be put in place at that end of the lane. The installation of an additional public lighting standard here will be considered as part of a future programme of improvement works, subject to finances made available. Q14. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager to arrange the large tree outside number 12 The Pumphouse to be pruned and ivy on the wall to be removed as much as possible as both are causing real problems for residents. The Housing Section will examine the area and arrange to have the appropriate works carried out in due course. Q15. Councillor Ruairí McGinley To ask the Manager to arrange an estate cleanup in Swan Grove and to remove weeds etc. Waste Management Services had an estate clean up carried out in Swan Grove on the 30 th September

17 Q16. Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Area Manager to put a safety railing or bollards on Camden Street in front of Marie s fruit and vegetable stands. With congested traffic on Camden Street and in winter high winds she has no protection. This is a safety precaution for her and the public as her stall is in danger of falling out onto traffic. Following an on-site inspection; a pedestrian guardrail is not recommended. Guardrails should only be installed where there is a proven or demonstrable safety benefit, for example where people may inadvertently step onto the carriageway (e.g. at a school entrance). Items of street furniture including pedestrian guardrails are not intended to provide fixing points for casual traders. Q17. Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Area Manager to implement a plan to paint outside of flat complexes. All Pembroke South Dock blocks need to be painted as they have not been painted in many years. Details below of complexes urgently needing attention: Whitefriar Street Gardens, McDonagh House and Golden Lane flats. Dublin 2. These are in very bad condition and residents have stressed urgency of need to have them painted. With the Radisson Hotel facing them it does not paint a pretty picture for tourists and is bringing down general morale in the community. Flats / apartments in South Docks are not City Council units and therefore the responsibility for painting these units lies with the owners. Whitefriar Street flats and McDonagh House were listed for Precinct Improvements; therefore painting of these complexes was postponed. Both of these complexes have now been included on our 2015 Painting Programme. The units in Golden Lane are houses. The painting of houses is the responsibility of the tenants. Q18. Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Area Manager to have grass and tree cut down at the back of Cuffe Street flats beside O Callaghan s Hotel as a matter of urgency. Parks and Landscapes Services will contact the Councillor to determine the exact location of the tree and shrubbery referred to. Q19. Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Area Manager to investigate 5 Chapel Avenue, Ringsend. There is a derelict house that is causing quite a disturbance to residents in the area. 5 Chapel Avenue, Ringsend was entered on the Derelict Sites Register in July If the site remains derelict at the end of the year, in accordance with legislation, a levy will be demanded in January Q20. Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Area Manager to find a solution that will stop heavy vehicles using Bath Avenue Place as a short cut onto Bath Avenue. Possible solutions include bollards 17

18 or railings, as there are no gardens at the front of houses and a very narrow road. This is a danger to residents as vehicles drive onto pathway which is literally a foot away from residents front doors. Requests for speed ramps, to convert Bath Avenue Place into a cul-de-sac and bollards have been examined by an area engineer recently. Speed ramps are not recommended as Bath Avenue Place does not meet the criteria for the installation of speed ramps. Introducing a cul de sac arrangement is not recommended as it would be incongruent with the guidelines set out by the Design Manual for Urban Roads & Streets as well as the current Dublin City Council Development Plan. Bollards on the footpath are not recommended as there is sufficient street width available for vehicles to travel along Bath Avenue Place without the requirement to mount the footpath. It is an offense to drive wholly or partly along or across a footpath except for access. Incidents of illegal driver behaviour, as reported, are a matter for the Gardaí to enforce. Information regarding the issue of illegal driving manoeuvres along the footpath on Bath Avenue Place is being forwarded to the Gardaí. Q21. Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Area Manager to look into possibility of allocating plots of land that are being neglected and unused. Community organisations will transform them and maintain them with gardening projects. Two community organisations have come forward with interest in individual projects. The first plot of land in question is located at the pump house in Ringsend and the second is located at the front of Cuffe Street flats. Interested community groups are: BADRA/ the scouts in Derrynane Gardens and C.A.P. (Care after Prison). Dublin City Council has a 1530mm diameter trunk sewer traversing the land in question. The Drainage Division is open to accommodating a small horticultural project at this location provided suitable access to maintain and repair the sewer is made available when required. Q22. Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Area Manager to implement a plan to remove trees from front of the houses on Bride Street facing St Patrick s Cathedral and to trim trees on Cuffe Street. However an overhaul of all constituency trees needing attention is required. The trees on Bride Street have been listed for removal. All trees on Cuffe Street are to be pruned in the coming winter season. Q23. Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Area Manager to work with O Callaghan s Hotel in finding alternatives for storing their rubbish bins. They are causing distress to residents due to late waste collections and being left close to flats. This is a fire and safety hazard and should not be allowed to continue. This hotel will be approached to discuss this issue and to find a solution that is acceptable. 18

19 Q24. Councillor Sonya Stapleton To ask the Area Manager to investigate broken windows seals, broken window locks, bars missing from windows etc. in Mercer Street flats and take steps to fix them. Both residents have been trying to get these fixed for over four years. The Area Maintenance Officer reports that he has been sourcing replacement parts for the windows in these dwellings, however he has not been successful in locating suitable parts. New window units are on order and will be installed in these two flats within the next three to four weeks. Q25. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Chief Executive issue a report regarding illegal dumping in social housing flat complexes within the South East Area? Many residents have informed me that on regular occasions cars drive into the estates and simply dump rubbish into the large containers. This usually occurs in the evening or late at night. The issue of illegal dumping is a matter for Waste Enforcement. However, Housing Maintenance works with Enforcement in an attempt to deter the culprits. We would suggest that residents who witness the dumping support this effort by recording the details of the cars/vans that are driving in and dumping and contact the South East Area Office with the details. This information can then be reported to the Litter Management Unit who will initiate proceedings where possible. Q26. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Chief Executive examine the parking arrangements in East Essex Street outside of the family court house and the immediate area? This area is very congested on regular occasions due to the parking of prison vans and Garda cars. It can be very confusing. These vehicles can park on the footpaths and can cause great inconvenience to elderly those with physical impairments. The request to examine parking arrangements on Essex Street East outside the Family Court House has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course. Q27. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Chief Executive issue a full report and update on the Assembly rooms at South William Street? This report to include the situation regarding Clongowes Boys Club and the basement area. This report also to contain in whose charge and ownership is the former Clongowes Boys Club premises in as it was never included in the formal contractual arrangements and lease to the Georgian society. The building which housed the former City Assembly Rooms is known as No. 58 South William Street and is owned by Dublin City Council. Currently part of the premises (Ground, First and Second Floors) is occupied on lease by the Irish Georgian Foundation which commenced on 4 th February 2011 for a period of 30 years. The basement of the premises had previously been occupied for a long number of years by Clongowes Boys Club (now Trustees of Clongowes Union) who formally surrendered any interest they may have had in the premises to Dublin City Council in August

20 The Council is currently considering a proposal from the Irish Georgian Foundation to have the remainder of the building included in their aforementioned lease. Q28. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Chief Executive report on the cash for cars signs that are erected throughout the south east area, particularly along the river front? These signs have been constantly appearing over the year and are illegal and a traffic nuisance as they are often erected very close to traffic lights with a phone number attached and they become very distracting for drivers. This office has been aware of the issues surrounding the Cash for Cars signs. Waste Management staff and Litter Wardens have been instructed to remove the signs. However, once removed the signs are replaced almost overnight. Staff have witnessed people removing and replacing signs and have noted the registration number of the vehicle used in the commission of the offence. When details of the vehicle are obtained they do not match the make and model of the vehicle witnessed, therefore we cannot proceed with a prosecution on the evidence provided. It has also come to our attention that the signs are now stuck on to the poles etc which are proving very difficult to remove. We are liaising with the other Dublin Local Authorities in order to gain as much information as possible but they also seem to have the same issues as Dublin City Council. We are also working with the Gardaí to identify the people involved. The signs in place advertise a mobile phone number which is not registered and therefore it is not possible to link any person to the offence in order to initiate a prosecution. We have received some important information on one person which led to the issue of a fine which remains unpaid We are in the process of attempting to issue a summons, but as the registered post containing the summons has not been accepted or collected, this office in conjunction with the Law Department proposes to seek permission from the courts to sub-serve the summons. Q29. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Chief Executive issue a full report with the regards the maintenance and management of the exhibited art objects belonging to the Hugh Lane collection that are on display in the Civic Offices and other such city council offices including City Hall? How many of these works are in the permanent collection, how many are on loan, how often are they changed? There are three works on loan to City Hall. Portrait of Sir Daniel Bellingham, first Lord Mayor of Dublin; Portrait of Peter Paul McSwiney 1864 by Michelangelo Hayes and Winged Figure by Anne Madden. All three are part of the permanent collection. There are no works on loan to Civic Offices. They are not rotated. 20

21 Q30. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Chief Executive issue a full report regarding progress in relation to the busking bye laws that are at present before the City Council? When will the laws come before the council for ratification? The draft bye-laws were amended to take account of points raised in the submissions. The draft bye-laws which went to public consultation were amended to take account of matters raised in the submissions and other changes suggested by the City Council Law Agent. Following further discussion with the Gardaí and others it was considered that the draft bye-laws would be unenforceable without the introduction of a permit system for performers. A revised draft of Street Performance Bye-Laws, now based on a permit system, will be presented to the October meeting of the Arts, Culture, Recreation and Community Strategic Policy Committee. If endorsed by the SPC the draft bye laws will be presented to the full City Council. However, due to the extensive nature of the amendments and, in particular, the introduction of fee-based permits it will be necessary to undertake a further period of public consultation. Q31. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Chief Executive issue a full report and update on traffic issues on the Milltown Road? This report also to include what arrangements, if any, have been made to stop the placing of discarded Christmas trees at the Milltown Road car park location. Also what measures have been taken, if any, to reconfigure the entrance to this car park and to remove the bottle bank recycling bins? These recycling bins are causing a great nuisance to local residents particularly during the Christmas season when they are in continuous use and create a noise nuisance as well as a traffic nuisance. This report also to contain who owns this land in its entirety. Who manages this car park? What contractual arrangements, if any, have been made between Dublin City Council and Rehab recycling at this location? The Milltown Road Car Park and adjacent open space are owned by and in charge of Dublin City Council. The Parks and Landscape Services Division manages the property and Roads Maintenance maintains the surface. The management of the parking in the car park is carried out by the Parking Enforcement Section. In order to improve the entrance to the Milltown Road Car Park, road markings have been repainted in and around the car park entrance, additional guidance arrows and lines have been provided inside the car park and a stop line/solid centre line has been provided on Strand Lane. Furthermore an extension of double yellow lines along the south facing side of No. 7 Geraldine Terrace was recommended and completed recently. The City Council have no arrangements as yet in place for Christmas tree collections in January However, the car park in Milltown has traditionally been used by the local community for the depositing of Christmas trees and all such locations are properly fenced off and signposted and are serviced on a regular basis. The bottle banks located in the public car park of Milltown have been in place for the past ten years; they have an established use and play an important recycling role with the local community. They are operated and managed on behalf of Dublin City Council by private contractors, Rehab Glassco. 21

22 The grounds are maintained on a daily basis and banks power washed on a weekly basis by Dublin City Council personnel. In addition these banks are serviced by the contractor three times every week. The four Dublin Authorities have a contractual arrangement with Rehab Glassco, which expires June If the Councillor has any specific concerns regarding traffic on Milltown Road please forward details to traffic@dublincity.ie for examination by the Area Engineer. Parks and Landscape Services division will examine the site in the light the above during the coming Christmas season in conjunction with Waste Management Services Division. Q32. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Chief Executive issue a full report regarding the property portfolio of TBCT (Temple Bar Cultural Trust)? This report to include all commercial premises, all cultural premises and all residential premises and any interest in other properties within the Temple Bar Area. This also to include the type of leases and licenses and the revenues derived from these leases and licenses. TBCT is to be taken in to the direct administration of Dublin City Council and it is important that this committee be informed of the extent of the estate. The Temple-Bar Transitional Team is currently reviewing the property portfolio of Temple-Bar Cultural Trust in advance of the expected transfer of administration to Dublin City Council. This review involves reviewing all the cultural and commercial leases and licenses and the rental income derived from these leases and licenses. When this work is completed the Temple-Bar Transitional Team will provide a report to the South-East Area Committee in due course. Q33. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Chief Executive issue a full report and update on the Dubline project? This report to include: all those who were successful in grant applications; all monies spent so far and timeframes for the work at Bernardo Square and in the office building, 3 Palace Place. The Dubline Discovery Trail is a joint project between Fáilte Ireland and Dublin City Council. This tourism project includes three main elements, the construction of a Visitor Information Hub at Barnardo Square, Improvements to Public Realm and Improvements to Wayfinding and Interpretation. Barnardo Square - Tender documents and drawings have been prepared by Fáilte Ireland. These documents and drawings are currently being inspected by the City Council and this process is nearing completion. It is anticipated that a contractor will be procured in November/December of this year with works commencing early in the New Year. It is hoped that these works will be completed mid The City Council have not spent any monies to date on Barnardo Square. Public Realm Drawings and documents are currently being prepared for a Part 8 application for improvement works on High Street. It is hoped to secure planning permission and to procure a contractor in Approximately 30k has been spent on the development of preliminary plans for public realm proposals. 22

23 WayFinding Final details are being prepared for the WayFinding scheme. It is hoped that the new Wayfinding arrangements can be placed on street early in Approximately 35k has been spent by the City Council in the planning, design and integration of the Dubline into the existing Wi-Fi scheme. Fáilte Ireland Grant Scheme Fáilte Ireland granted funding to a number of organizations along the Dubline route, please see information in this regard below; Q34. Councillor Mary Freehill Would the Manager please arrange to have a street sign erected on Shamrock Villas, Harold s Cross. This area has no proper sign which causes a lot of confusion. Furthermore around the corner at the entrance to Harold s Cross Park, the address of the houses opposite is Harold s Cross Road and this winds around to meet Kimmage Road Lower. This area is listed as Park View on Google Maps and as there is no street signage, it causes a lot of confusion. I would therefore appreciate your also arranging to have a street sign erected on this area. Two street signs will be erected at either side of Harold s Cross Road (listed as Park View on Google Maps). Shamrock Villas has a sign erected on House No. 1. Q35. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to confirm that the area in the vicinity of the library in Ringsend will be steam cleaned. The aspect adjacent to the trees has become particularly discoloured. Waste Management Services will arrange to have this work carried out before the middle of October Q36. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to arrange with the ESB to have the front of their substation on Herbert Park, Donnybrook cleared of graffiti. The station is located close to the junction with Morehampton Lane. 23