TO EACH MEMBER OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE · Joe Lynch,R.I.P. the former musical conductor of the Artane Boys' Band for over 50 years who died recently. Joe helped to provide

NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN THE NORTHSIDE CIVIC CENTRE, BUNRATTY ROAD COOLOCK, DUBLIN 17 ON MONDAY 18th JUNE 2012 AT 2.00 P.M

TO EACH MEMBER OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE You are hereby notified to attend the monthly meeting of the above Committee to be held in the Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 on 18th June 2012 at 2.00 pm to deal with the items on the agenda attached herewith. CÉLINE REILLY AREA MANAGER Dated this the 12th June 2012 Contact Person: Ms. Dympna McCann, Ms. Yvonne Kirwan, Phone: 8166712 Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17. Fax: 8775851 EMAIL: [email protected]

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4438. Minutes of meeting held on the 21st

May 2012

7-10

4439. Questions to Area Manager

21-27

4440.

Area Matters

a. Beaumont Residents Association----Des Maguire

b. Verbal update on Lower Buttercup Redevelopment---John Egan

c. Verbal update on Cromcastle…Vincent Healy

d. Raheny Sports alliance ( Report herewith )---- Noel Mc Evoy

e. Presentation on proposed Clanmoyle scheme ( Part 8 process)----Gerard O’Connell

f. Proposed extinguishment of the Public Right of Way over laneway to the rear of 2-50 Clonturk Park, 3-47 Ormond Road, 93-99 Church Avenue adjacent to 1 Clonturk Gardens, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.( Report herewith ) ---Elaine Mulvenny

g. With reference to a proposal to initiate the procedure for the extinguishment of the Public Rights of Way at the following locations as per Drawing R.M. 26062:

190-192 and 196-202 Buttercup Row 255-262 Buttercup Place 263-265 Buttercup Mews

241-242 and 245-248 Buttercup Green 203-215 Buttercup Mews

Square to the front of 216-218 Buttercup Drive, to the rear of 230-232 Buttercup Crescent, adjacent to 248 Buttercup Green, to the front of 249

Buttercup Green and to the rear of 209-215 Buttercup Mews Areas of public roadway footpaths and open space as per Drawing R.M.

26062 *All also known as Buttercup Park

10 11 12-13 14

1hr

4441. Items for following meetings

4442.

Roads and Traffic Matters

a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 24TH

May 2012 (Report herewith).

b. Proposed Traffic Management Capital Works ( Report herewith ) Kieran McGlynn

15 16-20

10 mins

4443.4453 Motions 4-5

AGENDA

4438. Minutes of meeting held on the 21st May 2012 4439. Questions to Area Manager 4440. Area Matters

a. Beaumont Residents Association----Des Maguire

b. Verbal update on Lower Buttercup Redevelopment---John Egan

c. Verbal update on Cromcastle…Vincent Healy

d. Raheny Sports alliance ( Report herewith )---- Noel Mc Evoy

e. Presentation on proposed Clanmoyle scheme (Part 8 process ) ----Gerard O’Connell

f. Proposed extinguishment of the Public Right of Way over laneway to the rear of 2-50 Clonturk Park, 3-47 Ormond Road, 93-99 Church Avenue adjacent to 1 Clonturk Gardens, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.( Report herewith ) ---Elaine Mulvenny

g. With reference to a proposal to initiate the procedure for the extinguishment of the Public Rights of Way at the following locations as per Drawing R.M. 26062:

190-192 and 196-202 Buttercup Row 255-262 Buttercup Place 263-265 Buttercup Mews


Square to the front of 216-218 Buttercup Drive, to the rear of 230-232 Buttercup Crescent, adjacent to 248 Buttercup Green, to the front of 249 Buttercup Green and to the rear of 209-215 Buttercup Mews

Areas of public roadway footpaths and open space as per Drawing R.M. 26062

*All also known as Buttercup Park

4441. Items for following meetings 4442. Roads and Traffic Matters

a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 24th May 2012.

b. Proposed Traffic Management Capital Works ( Report herewith ) Kieran McGlynn

MOTIONS: 4443. Motion in the name of Councillor Anthony Connaghan That the Manager arranges for the following at 34 Magenta Crescent and facing the address also. (a) The Boiler to be serviced (b) the front wall needs to be repaired and painted (c) the area across the road to be cleaned properly and the muck removed 4444. Motion in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole That this committee discuss Dublin City Council arrangements for Halloween 2012 community celebrations. 4445. Motion in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole & Councillor Micheál MacDonncha That this Area Committee instruct the manager to contact Fingal County Council requesting that they don't consider the option to install the proposed new regional sewage plant at Clonshaugh as it is in very close proximity to several residential areas in Dublin City Council. 4446. Motion in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen To thank the staff of the Area Committee for their work with the Fairview Business Assocation in their very successful Family Day on Saturday 26th May in Fairview Park. 4447. Motion in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell That this Council makes the funds available to correctly identify the deficiencies in the drainage system in the Carndonagh area. 4448. Motion in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael That this Area Committee objects completely the potential plan by Fingal County Council to build any waste-water treatment plant in the Clonshaugh area given the proximity and negative impact on the local Clonshaugh residents, amenities and general area with the development of such a site. 4449. Motion in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael That the City Manager reviews the contract with Greyhound in relation to the Waste Management and the provision of waivers to Senior Citizens which will cease at the end of 2012 given the large number of them who will be unable to pay for their waste to be collected at the beginning of 2013. 4450. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell That this Area Committee requests that all the public bins along Clontarf Road / Promenade and Bull Island are emptied each Friday afternoon as a matter of course. 4451. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins That the manager request that provision be put in place for a crash barrier at the side of

house number 18A Foxfield lawn, Raheny which is on Foxfield Grove. As you will see from the attached photo‟s a car driving down Foxfield Crescent at 10.15am on 21

st May crashed

into the side of house number 18A Foxfield lawn Raheny causing serious damage to the wall and fencing. Luckily for the residents no-one from the house was in the garden at the time.

4452. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins That the Manager investigates the traffic speed requirements in two areas a) St. Assam‟s

Park, Raheny where a lot of children play b) traffic coming from the Howth Road, turning into Main Street, Raheny where pedestrians are endeavouring to cross to the other side of the road.

4453. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins That the Manager request that CCTV camera‟s be installed at the Recycling Centre at the

Library in Raheny as a lot of people are leaving the recycling and not placing in the correct containers. This is causing an unsightly mess in a well kept car park (Photo No. 0210, 0213 & 0215). This happened in Co. Meath and the County Council prosecuted the offenders.

The latest date for receipt of motions For the July meeting is 5 pm on Friday 6

th July 2012

COISDE CHEANTAR AN LARTHUAISCIRT

MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 21st

MAY 2012 AT 2.00 P.M

4424. Minutes of meeting held on the 16th April 2012 Order: Noted 4425. Questions to Area Manager Order: Noted 4426. Area Matters

a. Waste Water Treatment Plant Order: Noted. Committee requested that a Fingal Representative organise an information session for local people in the North Central Area.

b. Raheny Sports alliance Order: Dublin City Council will take the lead action on this project and work with Raheny GAA,

Raheny United, Raheny Tennis. Retain this item on future Agendas

c. Presentation on North Fringe Local Area Plan Order: Noted

d. Clanmoyle update ( Report herewith)

Order: Noted. Committee requested that a copy of the referred drawing be e-mailed to them. Draft Part 8 will be presented at the June North Central Area Committee meeting.

e. Update on Grove Lane ( Withdrawn) Order: Item withdrawn

f. Priory Hall Order: Noted

g. Nominations for Representation on the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee

Order: Deferred to June North Central Area Committee meeting

h. KADCA

Order: Noted. Committee requested that their concerns regarding long term leases be conveyed to the City Manager and to the Planning Assistant City Manager .

i. Proposed extinguishment of the Public Right of Way over laneway to the rear of 10-20 Furry Park Road,

Killester, Dublin 5 Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council

j. Progress report on Social and Affordable Housing IN Dublin North Central Order: Noted. Bring back into Housing stock. Concerns raised re empty units in Cromcastle and the need to bring these units back into the available housing stock. Request that senior staff attend the June North Central Area committee meeting to discuss this matter.

k. Enforcement Report –January-March 2012 Order: E-mail queries to Fiacra Worrall

A.O.B

Follow up on Clonturk Order: Assistant Area Manager is awaiting a written response from the Residents association Committee expressed concerns about the delay in commencing the Lower Buttercup Redevelopment and requested that senior housing management attend the June North Central area committee meeting to discuss this matter.

4427. Items for following meetings

Raheny Sports Alliance Part 8 Clanmoyle

R 4428. Roads and Traffic Matters a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 26th April 2012.

4429. Planning and Development Matters

a. Proposed Addition to the Record of Protected Structures of the Gate Lodge to All Saints Church, Howth Road in accordance with section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000. ( Report herewith)

b. Proposed Addition to the Record of Protected Structures of the former „ Raheny National School - Original Schoolhouse.‟, 42 Station Road Dublin 5 in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000. ( Report herewith)

c. Addition of Bettyglen House, Watermill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 to the Record of Protected Structures in

accordance with Sectiobn 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 ( Report herewith )

d. Proposed disposal of a site for a substation at the Pumping Station (Storm Tanks) Clontarf Golf Club,

rear of Parnell Park, Dublin 5 to the Electricity Supply Board, 27 Lower Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2.( Report herewith )

MOTIONS: 4430. Motion in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan That the north central area committee agree to name the new bandstand in Fairview after Mr Joe Lynch,R.I.P. the former musical conductor of the Artane Boys' Band for over 50 years who died recently. Joe helped to provide a musical education to hundreds of young people in the locality and the band under his leadership played to every Taoiseach and President of Ireland and also to some US presidents. Order: Report to Councillor 4431. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins That the manager request that information be provided on “Is it acceptable for residents in the

City Council area to cut back branch(s) from a tree or other vegetation growing on public spaces where the branches are overhanging their private garden(s) or property?”

Order: Report to Councillor 4432. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins

That the Manager request that the Roads Maintenance Department be praised for the hard work they did on painting the kerbsides in Raheny Village. However, the adjudicators of the Tidy Towns Committee require that the full Raheny Area be completed with this work. The area‟s include:- beside the Bank of Ireland, Cedar‟s / McHughs Bistro, Black Banks, Main Street / Watermill Road, the entrance to Ennafort and the island opposite Windsor Motors to be painted.Order: Councillor Crimmins enquired if the work would be carried out if the Tidy Towns group were willing to fund the painting.

4433. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins That the Manager request that information be provided on why contract work on the

pavement at the viewing point of the Santry River on the Howth Road was signed off and the contractors never made to repair the pavement to the sufficient standard. The pavement is uneven and holding water as shown in the attached photos. (photo No. 149 & 150)

Order: Report to Councillor 4434. Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins That the Manager provides a breakdown of costs on how much the Chartered Engineer

Michael P Lyons, charged DCC for the Fire Prevention services he provided on Priory Hall including the numerous visits to the Four Courts.

Order: Report to Councillor

4435. Motion in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen

That the City Council work with the Raheny Sports Alliance to ensure the redevelopment of the tennis courts in St Annes Park in providing a multi sport facility.


4436. Motion in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen

That the City Council work with the operators of the newly opened retail stores at the Killester Cinema site on Collins Avenue to provide short term free parking availability for shoppers at the stores.


4437. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

That the Manager clarify the situation with regard to the need or not for planning permission for external insulation of domestic dwellings and give a definitive response once and for all as to all circumstances where permission is required and all circumstances where permission is not required?

Order: Report to Councillor Attendance Councillor Declan Flanagan (In Chair) Councillor Larry O‟Toole, Councillor Damian O‟Farrell, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Councillor Naoise O‟Muirí, Councillor Gerry Breen, Councillor Michael Mac Donncha, Councillor Paddy Bourke, Councillor Damian O‟Farrell, Councillor Brian Mc Dowell, Councillor Jane Horgan Jones, Councillor Julia Carmichael Deputy Aodhan O’Riordan

Dublin City Council Celine Reilly, Area Manager Derek Dixon, Senior Engineer Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer Dympna McCann, Senior Staff Officer Noel Mc Evoy, Parks Eoin Ward,Senior Executive Parks Superintendent Leslie Moore, City Parks Superintendent Mary Flynn, Housing Manager Aidan Fitzsimons, Housing Manager Deirdre Scully, Planning Department Eugene, O‟Callaghan, Planning Department Peter O‟Reilly, Fingal Co. Council Eamonn Patterson, Donaghmede Estate Residents Association Pearse Adams, Raheny Tennis Club Billy Ward, Raheny United F.C Apologise Councillor Tom Brabazon Councillor Declan Flanagan, Cathaoirleach Dated 22th May 2012

Parks & Landscape Services Division, Ground Floor, Block 4,

Civic Offices.

REF: NMcE/ML –M- 2012/0244

11h June 2012

Chairperson and Members, North Central Area Committee. ____________________________ Re: Improvements to the St. Anne’s Park Tennis Courts Area I refer to the item No 4266: Dublin City Council will take the lead action on this on this project (development of the existing tennis courts St. Anne’s Park) and work with Raheny Sports Alliance. It is the intention of the Parks and Landscape Services Division to continue its cooperation and communication with the Raheny Sports Alliance, concerning the provision of Tennis Courts and an All Weather Training Area for Soccer and Gaelic Clubs will be continued into the future. An application for funding via the Sports Capital Grants scheme has been submitted to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to try and secure funding to provide a new perimeter fence for the existing Tennis Courts at St Anne‟s Park adjacent to All Saints Road. Parks and Landscape Services Division intends to work closely with the Raheny Sports Alliance to develop an agreed approach to provide opportunities for tennis and all weather training facilities for the various affiliated clubs in the alliance. Immediately following the last Council Area Committee Meeting, representives from the Raheny Sports Alliance met with Parks and Landscape personnel present and discussed issues concerning the provision of tennis and all weather training for the various clubs concerned. It is intended that future meetings will be arranged with the Raheny Sports Alliance to progress the project with dates and venues to be agreed with all parties involved. Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent

Progress on the Wad Catchment Study. 1. Part 8 Planning documents, which include:-

· The Study Report

· Environmental Report

· Natura Impact Screening report (Appropriate Assessment)

· Plans and location of proposed works (pipes, structures and manholes) from Collins Park to

the Tolka Estuary.

2. The part 8 planning application is required for:- · A proposed inlet structure in the park/green area of Clanmoyle Road

· A proposed pedestrian bridge in the golf course

· Proposed 10 metre high sports netting along the boundary with Collins Avenue East.

· Proposed retaining wall along the boundary between the Golf Course and the Dublin

Belfast railway.

3. Future programme. Gerard O'Connell, Fellow Chartered Eng. MIEI, Engineer-in-Charge, Projects Division & Flood Defence Unit, Room 409, 68/70, Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8, Ireland. Tel. 01-2224302 Fax.01-4546435

Explanatory Sheet

Proposed extinguishment of the public right of way over laneway to the rear of 2/50 Clonturk Park, 3/47 Ormond Road, 93/99 Church Avenue and adjacent to 1 Clonturk

Gardens, Drumcondra, Dublin 9,

(i) A report on the proposed extinguishment of the public right of way over laneway to the rear of 2/50 Clonturk Park, 3/47 Ormond Road, 93/99 Church Avenue and adjacent to 1 Clonturk Gardens, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, was made to the September meeting of the North Central Area committee recommending retention of right of way: This report was rejected by the Area Councillors with an order that it be sent to the October City Council meeting

(ii) The proposed extinguishment of the public right of way over laneway to the rear of 2/50 Clonturk Park, 3/47 Ormond Road, 93/99 Church Avenue and adjacent to 1 Clonturk Gardens, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, was on the City Council Agenda for their meeting in October 2011 but was not taken. It referred back to the North Central Area Committee for further consideration. (iii) A report on this proposed extinguishment recommending retention of the right of way was on the February North Central Area Committee agenda but a decision was deferred to the March meeting (iv) On the 26

th March 2012, the North Central Area Committee again considered the

proposed extinguishment (report ref SD/00609/2012 recommending retention of the right of way) The Area committee rejected the Manager's report and agreed to resubmit the proposal, with recommendations, to the City Council at its meeting to be held on the 14

th

May. However, before that could happen, at its meeting on the 16th April 2012, the North

Central Area Committee decided not to submit that report to Council at this time but to explore further options in regard to the proposal. This was following discussion of a motion (4421) submitted by Councillor Damian O‟Farrell.. The further option was to resubmit the report tabled at the March Area meeting recommending retention with the inclusion of conditions, subject to the residents now agreeing to the inclusion of these conditions. (v) The Area office made contact with the representative of the residents requesting a written statement as to whether they would agree to the conditions as stated in the minutes of the March Area meeting. This has not been received. (vi) The only report on this proposed extinguishment that was tabled for a vote at the City Council meeting was the report of the September North Central Area meeting. This item was deferred at the October City Council meeting and a decision is now required from the members as to whether this report be re-tabled on the July City Council Agenda or whether the members wish to withdraw this report from the City Council Agenda. A copy of this report is attached to this agenda for clarity.

With reference to the proposed extinguishment of the Public Right of Way over laneway to the rear of 2-50 Clonturk Park, 3-47 Ormond Road, 93-99 Church Avenue adjacent to 1 Clonturk

Gardens, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

Proposal

A request to have the public right of way extinguished over the laneway to the rear of 2-50 Clonturk Park, 3-47 Ormond Road, 93-99 Church Avenue adjacent to 1 Clonturk Gardens, Drumcondra, Dublin 9 was received from the Residents. The extent of the proposed extinguishment is shown on Drawing No R.M. 24664A (copy attached).The North Central Area Committee at its meeting on 16

th May 2011,

agreed to initiate the statutory procedures to extinguish the Public Right of Way over the above laneway.

By public advertisement on 23rd

May 2011 representations or objections were invited by 11th July

2011. No residential objections were received.

Service Checks

North Central Area Office, Kilbarrack,

Unit 18/19 Greendale Shopping Centre, Greendale Road, Dublin 5.

Oifig Cheantar an Lárthuaiscirt, Cill Bharróg, Aonad 18 /19 Ionad Siopadóireachta Gleánntain Glas, Bóthar Gleanntáin Glais, Baile Átha Cliath 5.

T. 01 8398311/8398344 F. 01 8391715 Ref: JF/01379/2012 Date: 25

th May 2012

The Chairman and Members of North Central Area Committee.

With reference to a proposal to initiate the procedure for the extinguishment of the Public

Rights of Way at the following locations as per Drawing R.M. 26062: 190-192 and 196-202 Buttercup Row

255-262 Buttercup Place 263-265 Buttercup Mews


Square to the front of 216-218 Buttercup Drive, to the rear of 230-232 Buttercup Crescent, adjacent to 248 Buttercup Green, to the front of 249 Buttercup Green and to the rear of 209-215

Buttercup Mews Areas of public roadway footpaths and open space as per Drawing R.M. 26062

*All also known as Buttercup Park

Proposal A request to have the public right of way extinguished over the above areas was received from Housing Development. The reason for the closure is to facilitate a new housing development. The extent of the proposed extinguishment is shown on Drawing No RM 26062 (copy attached). Service Checks A service check has been initiated. Statutory Requirement The statutory procedure involves giving public notice of the proposal in one or more newspapers circulating in the City and the affixing of that notice at each end of the right of way for a period of not less than 14 days. Any objections or representations made and not withdrawn shall be considered. The extinguishment of a public right of way is a function reserved to the elected members of the City Council. Recommendation I recommend that procedures be initiated under Section 73 of the Roads Act 1993 to extinguish the public rights of way over the areas indicated on Drawing No. RM 26062. ________________________

Celine Reilly

Executive Manager

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF TRAFFIC OIFIG AN BHAINISTEOIR TRÁCHTA The following items for the North Central Area were considered by the Traffic Advisory Group at its meeting held on 24

thMay 2012

Report to the Chairman and Members of the North Central Area Committee

Proposed Traffic Management Capital Works Programme 2012 North Central Area

Roads & Traffic Department Dublin City Council

Floor 7 Block 2, Civic Offices Wood Quay, Dublin 8

June 2012

Introduction

Traditionally the Traffic Management Capital Works Programme within Dublin City are funded from the following sources, Dublin City Council Parking Meter Fund, National Transport Authority (NTA),National Roads Authority, (NRA), Department of Transport (DOT), and contributions from developments. During the past 12 months the principal source of funding has been the National Transport Authority with limited funds provided from the Parking Meter Fund and other sources. The principal capital works progressed last year were:

Lucan QBC Enhancements (Chapelizod Village) Clanbrassil Street Bride Street QBC Blackhall Place QBC works Installation of Cycle Counters and Cycle Parking Tolka Valley Cycle Project Canal Cycle Route Fibre link from Traffic Control Centre to Dublin Bus Broadstone Garage Real Time Passenger Information signs Entry treatments to 30 km/h zone Fade Street improvement works Signalised pedestrian crossings upgrading of existing and new crossings Renewal of bus lane line road markings

This year €1,420,000 has been allocated from the parking meter fund which will be used to fund the following:

Local traffic calming measures Road marking, new road markings and renewal of existing markings New pay and display machines Maintenance of traffic management infrastructure

Capital Grant applications have been made to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a number of projects, details of schemes approved to date are given in section 9 below.

Proposed Capital Works Programme

The following are details of the proposed programme of works for 2012.

1. Traffic Calming Schemes and Minor Works

These works include traffic calming, parking control, pedestrian crossings and other minor works recommended by the Traffic Advisory Group/Area Committees.

Area Minor Works Budget €

North Central €55,000

Brookwood Rise, 4 Ramps €24,000

Gracepark Road, 7 ramps €31,000

Final details of local programmes will be submitted to the relevant Area Committees for approval. 2. Road Marking

The up keep of road marking is an important traffic management and safety issue and the allocation of €950,000 from the Parking Meter Fund has been provided for in 2012. The programme of works will involve renewal of approximately 15% to 20% of the road marking in each area. In addition an application has be made to NTA for financial assistance in renewing QBC road markings.

3. Signal Upgrade

An allocation of €60,000 from the Parking Meter Fund is proposed for 2012. This work is required for safety reasons.

4. Road Safety Implementation

A provision of €40,000 is budgeted for the implementation of measures to address road safety issues.

5. Pay and Display Machines.

A provision of €50,000 is made for purchase of new Pay and Display machines to replace obsolete machines and facilitate extension of paid parking where it has been approved by the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG).

6. New and TAG related Signage

A sum of €70,000 is budgeted for the provision of signs relating to TAG recommendations and new signage requirements.

7. Mobility Week

A provision of €50,000 is budgeted to support mobility week and support events promoting sustainable transport modes.

8. Low Cost Safety Works A grant of €74,000 has been provided by the National Roads Authority for Low Cost Safety Schemes.

9. National Transport Authority funded works

Grant applications have been made to the NTA for a considerable number of schemes. Some schemes are currently at construction stage and works will continue this year. For a number of other schemes grants have been approved to proceed with design and planning process. Cycle schemes Cycle counting systems Cycle Parking Tolka Valley Cycle Project Cycle Network Design Newcomen Bridge Cycle Project Design Royal Canal Premium Cycle Route Design Grand Canal Cycle route Liffey Cycle Route Design €945,000 Traffic Management Finglas Village Improvements Design Palace Street Pedestrian Scheme Fade Street Pedestrian Scheme Drimnagh Smarter Travel Plan 30 km/h Entry treatment Area Improvements schemes IFSC Traffic Management Plan Point Roundabout Design Merrion Gates Design Equipment upgrade to signalised pedestrian crossings €1,549,000 Bus Priority schemes Hole in the Wall Roundabout Swords QBC Enhancements Design Lucan QBC Enhancements (Chapelizod) North Wall Environmental Improvements and Bus Priority Scheme Clanbrassil St, Patrick St Bride St QBC €4,375,000

Summary of Capital Works Programme

Total € Grant Aid € Meter Fund

€ 1. Minor Works 200,000 === 200,000

2. Road Marking 950,000 === 950,000

3. Traffic Signals Upgrade 60,000 === 60,000

4. Road Safety Implementation 40,000 === 40,000

5. Pay and Display Machines 50,000 === 50,000

6. New and TAG related signage 70,000 === 70,000

7. Mobility Week 50,000 === 50,000

8. Low Cost Safety Works 74,000 74,000 ===

9. NTA Funded Works a. Cycle Schemes b. Traffic Management c. Bus Priority

945,000

1,549,000 4,375,000

945,000

1,549,000 4,375,000

=== === ===

Total 8,363,000 6,943,000 1,420,000

Completion of individual schemes will be dependent on public consultation, availability of contractors and on funding from the parking meter fund and grants from the NTA. This works programme is submitted to the Area Committee for noting.

Ronan O Dea

_____________ Senior Engineer

QUESTIONS TO AREA MANAGER NORTH CENTRAL AREA

18TH

JUNE 2012 Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the Area Manager to carry out road repairs at (details supplied).” Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the manager to arrange to have the laneway beside (details supplied) inspected for illegal parking.” Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the Area Manager to have the grass verge at (details supplied) repaired as soon as possible.” Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the manager to arrange to have the tree at (details supplied) pruned as soon as possible as it is overhanging the back garden at (details supplied).” Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha “To ask the Area Manager regarding flooding in Raheny

Has the RPS report been received by DCC

What are the recommendations

What are the next steps

What are the timelines for the recommended actions

The Office of Public Works gave €134k to carry out this work in Raheny How much of this money has been spent so far

Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the manager to have the following work carried out (details supplied).”

Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the manager to have the following home inspected for serious dampness and that the necessary remedial work be carried out (details supplied).” Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the manager to respond to the following (details supplied).” Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the manager to have a traffic study carried out, with a view to having traffic/pedestrian facilities installed at (details supplied). This is a very busy junction for motor traffic and pedestrians accessing bus stop.”

Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the manager to have the heating system (radiators) checked out at this home (details supplied).” Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan “Can the Manager deal with the drainage problem at (details supplied).” Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan “Can the Manager deal with (details supplied).” Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan “Can an update be given on the removal of (details supplied).” Q.14 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan “Can an update be given on the closure of the laneway between (details supplied).” Q.15 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha “To ask the Area Manager if footpath repairs will be carried out (details supplied).”

Q.16 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha “To ask the Area Manager if she will arrange for 'Children at Play - Slow Down' sign or signs to be erected at (details supplied).” Q.17 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha “To ask the Area Manager if there is a general policy/guidelines regarding damage to footpaths caused by the roots of trees, which is especially problematic and more pervasive in some of the older parts of the area, and if this policy/guidelines will be updated with a view to more pro-activity on this problem.” Q.18 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan “Can the Manager report on (details supplied).” Q.19 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan “Can the Manager report on (details supplied).” Q.20 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan “Can the Manager report on (details supplied).”

Q.21 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan “Can the Manager report on (details supplied).” Q.22 Question in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen “Can the manager please detail the number of of ramps that have had to be repaired citywide to date, the total number of ramps in the city and the cost to date of the repairs. What was the specification for the material used in the ramp and will the council pursue the contractor for the cost of the repairs.” Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen “Can the manager please deal with the following complaint (details supplied).” Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen “Can the manager please deal with the following complaint (details supplied).” Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen “Can the manager please respond to the following email (details supplied).” Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the manager to state when the household junk collection will commence in the north central area and if a date has been set for the junk collection to take place in (details supplied).” Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the Manager to outline the works that have taken place in Grange Park Green and the timeframe for the agreed works to be carried out including the removal of the wall and the planting of shrubbery.” Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the manager to have the trees pruned outside number (details supplied).” Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the manager to agree to provide funding for a walk way in Donaghmede Park between Carndonagh Park and the School.” Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the manager to arrange for the unfinished wall at Clonrosse Park to be completed to a satisfactory manner.” Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Brian McDowell “To ask the Manager for an update on discussions between Dublin City Council and Gerry Gannon in relation to any development of the north fringe area.”

Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael “That the manager investigate the matter of scramble bikes and small cc engine motobikes seen within the confines of Belcamp Park on a regular basis given the serious issue of the safety of the community that use the park, including young children and senior citizens alike given the unfettered use of the park by these vehicles and propose a solution to the prevention of these bikes gaining access to the park”. Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael “Can the manager please advise how many rents have been increased in the (details supplied) in the past 6 months and outline the criteria that has been applied to the residents within this complex to warrant increases in their rent during that period.” Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael “Can the manager please investigate the current yellow lines provision at (details supplied) which are currently causing serious traffic issues with vehichles parking on the narrowest part of the road due to current allocation of double yellow lines vs single yellow lines in this area.” Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael “Can the manager please investigate the footpaths at (details supplied) as there have been several reports of residents in this mature estate experiencing falls along this road due to the roots of old trees bursting through the footpath and in areas lifting the footpath up at least 15 cm's.” Q.36 Question in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael “Can the manager please arrange for an additional cleanse of the following roads (details supplied).” Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Julia Carmichael “Can the manager please advise when a local area traffic plan will be available for the Dublin North Central area?” Q.38 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Q.39 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to support the following person on the housing list (details supplied).” Q.40 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager for a report on the following please (details supplied).” Q.41 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager for a report please (details supplied).”

Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to investigate the following please (details supplied).” Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to investigate the following with a view to making improvements please (details supplied).” Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager to look into this matter please (details supplied) (correspondence recently received).” Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins

“To ask the Manager to request that the signage department correct the direction of the sign (details supplied).”

Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins

“To ask the Manager to request that the Parks department remove the Cordyline tree (details supplied).”


“To ask the Manager to provide information on how many people where prosecuted in the North Central Area for litter offences. Also does the litter offence apply to business premises as well?”


“To ask the Manager to request that the Roads Maintenance Department repair the road outside (details supplied).”


“To ask the Manager to request that the Cleansing Department clean the laneway on a regular basis (details supplied).”


“To ask the Manager to request that the Waterworks Department repair a water stopcock (details supplied).”

Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins “To ask the Manager to request that the Parks Department replace the missing tree‟s on

(details supplied).”

Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Pat Crimmins “To ask the Manager to request that the Parks Department remove a dead tree outside

(details supplied) and also the tree‟s that were removed on this road last year be replaced.” Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen “Can the manager please reply to the following email (details supplied).”

Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen “Can the manager please reply to the following request (details supplied).”

Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen “Can the manager please reply to the following request (details supplied).” Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Gerry Breen “Can the manager please give a report on the operation of the FOGs directive under the contract operated by Noonans - number of outlets, charging structure, length of contract with Noonans,appeal structure.” Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the Manager answer the following (details supplied).” Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the Manager answer the following (details supplied.” Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the Manager answer the following (details supplied).” Q.61 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the Manager answer the following (details supplied).” Q.62 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the Manager arrange to examine the following issue (details supplied).” Q.63 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the Manager reply to the following (details supplied).” Q.64 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the Manager answer the following (details supplied).”

Q.65 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the Manager answer the following (details supplied).” Q.66 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“Can the Area Manager advise of the reasons why the projected completion date for Fairview Playground has been missed and when it is expected the playground will open to the public?”

Q.67 Question in the name of Councillor Jane Horgan Jones

“Can the Area Manager give me the following information? [details supplied].”


“To ask the Area Manager to make a statement on the following matter: [details supplied].’


“To ask the Area Manager to investigate the following matter [details supplied].”


“To ask the Area Manager to give me an update on the following matter [details supplied].”


“Can the Area Manager investigate the following matter [details supplied].”


“To ask for the Area Manager to give me an update on progress made to date since December on revised plans for the Clontarf Flood Defences.”

Documents

TO EACH MEMBER OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE · Joe Lynch,R.I.P. the former musical conductor of the Artane Boys' Band for over 50 years who died recently. Joe helped to provide