NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ...3 Page Time AGENDA 4987. thMinutes of meeting held on the 16 November 2015 4988. Questions to Area Manager 4989. Area Matters a. S2S

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NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, DAME STREET, DUBLIN 2 ON MONDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2015 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 on 21ST December 2015 at 2.00 pm in The Council Chamber,City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2. to deal with the items on the agenda attached herewith. DAVE DINNIGAN AREA MANAGER Dated this day, 15th December 2015. Contact Person: Ms. Dympna McCann, Phone: 2228847 Ms. Yvonne Kirwan, Phone: 2228848 Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17. Fax: 8775851 EMAIL: [email protected]

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4987.

Minutes of meeting held on the 16th November 2015

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4988. Questions to Area Manager

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4989.

Area Matters

a. S2S Gerard O’Connell, Chris Manzira, Conor O’Leary

b. Presentation on the Naniken / Flood Relief Project Gerard O’Connell

c. Modular Housing Brian Byrne

d. Allocation of Units at Greendale Court ( Report herewith) Derek Farrell

e. Update -- plot of ‘old allotment’ land in Marino bordered by St Declan’s

Road, Brian Ave & Brian Road

f. Update on Development at Lower Buttercup ( Report herewith) Matt Carroll

g. Report on Legal advice –Sea Wall at Clontarf ( Report to follow)

h. Sport Report- Niamh Redmond (Report herewith)

Update --Ferrycarrig / Macroom Elaine Mulvenny

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4990.

Items for following meetings

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4991.

Roads and Traffic Matters

a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on 24th November 2015 ( Report herewith)

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4992.

Planning and Development Matters

Site 1:4105/15

Former Carmelite Convent of the Incarnation, Hampton, Grace Park Road & Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Bryan Ward

a. Enforcement Report for July – September 2015 for the North Central

Area( Report herewith) Fiacra Worrall

b. Derelict Sites Report, December 2015 ( Report herewith)

c. Disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in a site at Coolock Industrial

Estate (known as Unit 10 & 10A Greencastle Parade), Dublin 17.

d. Disposal of a site to the rear of 18 Casino Road, Marino, Dublin 3, to

Patrick Nyhan and Marie Bruce. ( Report herewith)

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AGENDA 4987. Minutes of meeting held on the 16th November 2015 4988. Questions to Area Manager 4989. Area Matters

a. S2S Gerard O’Connell, Chris Manzira, Conor O’Leary

b. Presentation on the Naniken / Flood Relief Project Gerard O’Connell

c. Modular Housing Brian Byrne

d. Allocation of Units at Greendale Court ( Report herewith) Derek Farrell

e. Update -- plot of ‘old allotment’ land in Marino bordered by St Declan’s Road, Brian Ave & Brian Road

f. Update on Development at Lower Buttercup ( Report herewith) Matt Carroll

g. Report on Legal advice –Sea Wall at Clontarf ( Report to follow)

h. Sport Report- Niamh Redmond (Report herewith) Update --Ferrycarrig / Macroom---Elaine Mulvenny

4990. Items for following meetings

4991. Roads and Traffic Matters

a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on the 24th November 2015 (Report herewith)

4992. Planning and Development Matters Site 1: :4105/15

Former Carmelite Convent of the Incarnation, Hampton, Grace Park Road & Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. Bryan Ward

a. Enforcement Report for July – September 2015 for the North Central Area( Report herewith) Fiacra

Worrall

b. Derelict Sites Report, December 2015 ( Report herewith)

c. Disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in a site at Coolock Industrial Estate (known as Unit 10 &

10A Greencastle Parade), Dublin 17.

d. Disposal of a site to the rear of 18 Casino Road, Marino, Dublin 3, to Patrick Nyhan and Marie Bruce.

( Report herewith)

4993-5003 Motions 4-5 10 mins

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MOTIONS:

4993. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

In consideration of the number of complaints from local residents about the damage the fruit trees on St. Declan’s Road have caused them and their property and following the accident experienced by an elderly lady who fell down and broke her pelvis on October 15th last, and the number of motor vehicles that are being damaged as a result of fruit falling onto them, this area committee calls on the manager to remove the unsuitable fruit trees once and for all and replace them with a more suitable non-fruit bearing variety.

4994. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

That an update be given on Fingal Councils plans for a major sewerage plant, if the Area Office/DCC has made a submission on the issue and if statement can be made on location, effect on City etc.

4995. Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

That the "Save Our Seafront" group be represented on the Environmental Monitoring and Liaison Committee for the Sutton2Sandycove Cycleway and Footway Interim Works Project.

4996. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons

To improve the public lighting in Darndale, particularly in the area surrounding the Darndale Park. 4997. Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons

That this area committee wishes to have a report presented to it at the next North Central meeting on the ongoing the construction of 35 No. new terraced houses and associated site works at Buttercup Park, Dublin 17 with particular regard to the effect the works are having on the wider residential area of Buttercup and Snowdrop and the provisions made to ensure that the area is kept as clean and accessible as possible.


This area committee demands a full maintenance inspection of Darndale FC’s dressing room facility take place as soon as

possible with a view to ensuring that any remedial works required on foot of the inspection are carried out quickly and that a number of rat boxes are installed in the vicinity also.


That this area committee thanks Elaine Mulvenny and her two colleagues Joanne and Mary for the work carried out to date on the Macroom-Ferrycarrig laneway issue and wishes all the staff in the North Central area office a very merry Christmas.

5000. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

That this Council agrees that membership of the Environmental & Monitoring Liaison Committee be broadened to include the Save our Seafront Group who are registered under DCC’s Public Participation Network (PPN).

5001. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee deplores the drive by Crown Paints to outsource 23 unionised jobs from its warehouse facility on the Malahide Road, Coolock to a non-unionised facility in the North of Ireland and supports any action that the workers decide to take to defend their jobs or obtain the maximum possible redundancy terms from the company.

5002. Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

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That this area committee supports the residents of Fairview who have been making representations to elected representatives and Dublin City Council officials in order that they may obtain adequate and fair opportunities for parking in their vicinity and calls on Council officials to reconsider the position they have taken to date and meet with residents representatives to meaningfully engage with them and find a solution.

5003. Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

That this Area Committee agree that we are concerned, that in respect of land zoned Z15 the ‘open for consideration’ use in the current Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 is being improperly used for excessive residential development proposals. This is not the intention of the ‘open for consideration’ use which is set out very clearly in the Development Plan: An open for consideration use is one which may be permitted where the planning authority is satisfied that the proposed development would be compatible with the overall policies and objectives for the zone, would not have undesirable effects on permitted uses, and would otherwise be consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

The latest date for receipt of questions and motions For 18th January 2016 meeting is Wednesday 6th January at 5.00 pm

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COISDE CHEANTAR AN LARTHUAISCIRT MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON

MONDAY 16th NOVEMBER 2015 AT 2.00 P.M Committee requested that we write to the French Embassy offering our sympathy for the recent events 4974. Minutes of meeting held on the 19th October 2015 Order: Noted 4975. Questions to Area Manager Order: Noted 4976. Area Matters

a. Representative from Dublin Bus Order: Noted

b. Allocation of Units at Greendale Court

Order: Report to December North Central Area Committee meeting with written update.

c. Future Plans of St. Annes Park Order: Noted. Committee requested update of events scheduled in St.Anne’s Park prior to Christmas 2015.

d. Illegal encampment in Belcamp Lane / Newtown Court Order: Committee requested that a meeting take place with Dick Brady ACE, Dave Dinnigan ,Celine Reilly, Jim Kelly , Mary Hayes to provide clarity on the proposed action DCC propose to take. Provide Site plan.

e. Update report on a plot of ‘old allotment’ land in Marino bordered by St Declan’s Road, Brian Ave & Brian Road

Order: Report back to future meeting

f. Springdale Park Changing Room Pavillion Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council. Provide Committee with visuals prior to December City Council meeting

g. Sport and Recreation Report Order: Noted

h. Belmayne –Clongriffin Local Area Plan (LAP) – Belmayne Town Centre Site Corner of Malahide Road / Clarehall Avenue . Order: Noted. Provide map of area

Area Manager provided an update on S2S. He asked the members to nominate their representative on the Liaison Committee and they agreed on Councillor Ciaran O'Moore. With regard to the community representation there was very strong feeling that there should be more than 1 representative Committee requested copy of correspondence between Dublin City Council and National Parks and Wildlife Service and Birdwatch Ireland

4977. Items for following meetings Written update on Greendale Court Update on development at Lower Buttercup Report on Flood Relief Project and final finish to drains in Clanmoyle---Organise site visit

Report on Legal advice received regarding Sea Wall at Clontarf-- confirmation/clarification from the Law Agent in relation to the perceived conflict between the An Bord Pleanala condition and the Part 8 relating to the period during which work is permitted. Dublin Regional Homeless Executive to provide presentation at future meeting re decentralising service

4978. Roads and Traffic Matters

a. Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group meeting held on the 15th October 2015 Order: Noted

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4979. Planning and Development Matters

Site 1: Ref 3899/15 Playing Fields to the east of St.Paul’s College, Sybill Hill Road, Raheny, Dublin 5. Order: Recommend Rejection

MOTIONS: 4980. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

To ask the Manager to refer to the condition in which the grass verges in the area of Moatfield Park Coolock, D5 are left by the contractor employed by Dublin City Council and say if he can arrange to ensure that the works carried out are completed properly and in full, including cutting the corners of the verges and the cleaning up of the grass after cutting as several residents complain that the contractor is leaving the grass verges in a dreadful state and really feel that the City Council is being taken advantage of by the responsible contractor and if he can make a general statement on the matter of grass verge cutting in general. Order: Report to Councillor

4981. Motion in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

That this committee commends and extends gratitude to the council workers for their excellent work over the Halloween period. Order: Report to Councillor

4982. Motion in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

Could the Clontarf Tourism group be supported in their endeavour to continue there community education and culture programs. The support that is required is a lease/ facilitation of a room ideally in the Red Stables Clontarf. Clontarf Tourism group is non profit community group who have been established since 1991. Order: Report to Councillor

4983. Motion in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole, Councillor Ciarán O’Moore, Councillor Denise

Mitchell & Councillor Micheál MacDonncha

That this committee agree to request the Area Manager to make provision for a Homeless Section clinic or contact point in the North Central Area. This would help to alleviate the hardship of applicants with young families having to attend at Parkgate Street. Order: Report to Councillor


That this area committee demands that the laneway connecting Macroom Road to Ferrycarrig Road in Coolock be closed as a matter of urgency. The closure of this laneway should be by way of the construction of two concrete walls at either end. Over the past number of years this laneway has been used for all manner of anti-social behaviour, from illegal drinking and dumping, public urination and sexual acts, the setting fire of various objects, an escape route for those engaging in taxi fare dodging and, some two years ago, an escape route for those involved in a shooting, all of which has made the lives of the residents, many of whom have lived in the area for several decades, increasingly unbearable, particularly those living adjacent to the laneway. These particular families have children and granchilden but feel that their homes and back gardens are unsafe due to the anti-social activities occuring over the wall in the laneway. This lane no longer serves the community in any practical way and rather just adds to the constant fear, anxiety and stress of those living closest to the laneway. Order: Report to Councillor. Assistant Area Manager to organise a meeting


That this area committee rejects the proposed siting of 38 units of Modular housing at Belcamp Avenue, Dublin 17. With no communication with or consultation of the local community, the plan to place temporary emergency accommodation units on a site that had previously been ear marked for permanent public housing,

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a demand the local community had fought for over 15 years to achieve, adds further to the concerned

community’s displeasure of the council’s proposal.

Order: Amended motion proposed and accepted.

Amendment to Motion 4985. To amend the motion to read as follows: That this Area Committee notes the concern over the proposed siting of 38 units of modular housing at Belcamp Ave, Dublin 17, given the lack of communication and consultation with the local community and especially given the fact that the site is already earmarked for permanent public housing, a demand that the local community fought for over 15 years to achieve. We call on the Council's Housing Dept to make their officials available to the community and to councillors in an information meeting to address questions on the matter, including the implications of this for the development of previously planned conventional social housing on this and other sites, which is the long overdue and essential solution to the housing crisis. We fully accept the pressing need of families for emergency accommodation including, where appropriate, modular housing, in parallel with the development of permanent social housing. Cllrs. Denise Mitchell, Larry O'Toole, Mícheál Mac Donncha Ciarán O'Moore Committee requested that a meeting be organised with Local residents,Councillors and City Council officials –Information and clarification needed


That this area committee commits to the purchase of ten beach wheelchairs for use at Dollymount Strand as a first step toward the roll-out by all relevant local authorities country-wide of beach wheelchairs to facilitate people with disabilities/mobility restrictions enjoy to the fullest all that our beaches have to offer.

Order: Report to Councillor Councillor Ciarán O’Moore, Cathaoirleach Dated 17th November 2015. Attendance Councillor Ciarán O’Moore (In chair) Councillor Paddy Bourke,Councillor Tom Brabazon,Councillor Declan Flanagan, Councillor Alison Gilliland, Councillor Seán Haughey, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Councillor Jane Horgan- Jones, Councillor John Lyons, Councillor Micheal Mac Donncha,,Councillor Denise Mitchell, Councillor Micheal O’Brien, Councillor Damian O’Farrell, Councillor Naoise O’Muiri, Councillor Larry O’Toole Dublin City Council Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager, Jim Kelly, Assistant Area Manager Dympna McCann, Senior Staff Officer Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer Tim Fitzgibbon, Dublin Bus Liam O’Brien, Belcamp Estate Sleeping Committee Donal Barron, St. Malachy’s FC

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The Chairperson and Members North Central Area Committee. Report on Flood Relief Project and final finish to drains in Clanmoyle

A site visit was organised on 16th October at which 8 local residents and 4 public repress attended. Regional Projects Office are taking residents queries on board and will propose a number of options to them for protection of the new grill in the green area. A fence will be placed at the side of number 3, Clanmoyle Road to prevent access to rear garden. An amount of rubbish some dumped will be removed from the front garden Gerard O’Connell, Engineer in Charge, Regional Projects & Emergency Services Division

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Report for Area Committee on 2 into 1 redevelopment at Greendale Court Over the next 12 to 18 months, works are due to commence/have commenced in many senior citizen complexes across the city yielding a substantial number of 1-bed apartments for the Council housing stock. At present the majority of our older persons complexes are made up of bedsit accommodation. The refurbishment of these bedsits into one bedroom apartments has taken many years to progress, both from a planning and financial point of view. However, the benefit to the areas in question is too great to ignore and works commenced in Greendale Court in November to amalgamate 32 bedsit units into 16 one bedroom units. However at present despite Part 8 planning having been completed and approved for this development, funding has only been secured for the vacant block which will provide the 16 one bedroom units from 32 bedsit units. The occupied block has 23 tenants living in bedsit accommodation and one tenant living in two bedroom accommodation. The following information should give some idea of the timelines and steps that have occurred with regard to this project to date:- November 2014- Notification of initiation of Part 8 planning process for the project. May 2015 – Following some delays during which some alterations were made to the plans, the Part 8 was brought to the Area Committee for noting. June 2015- Application brought to the City Council for approval July 2015- Following requests from public representatives, the Area Housing Manager and the in house architect facilitated a meeting of residents at Greendale Court to display and explain the plans to them. All Public Representatives were made aware of the meeting and three Councillors attended on the day. The residents that were present made it clear that they all wanted to move to the new one bedroom units. August 2015- Part 8 recommended for approval by Planning Dept. September 2015- Part 8 was brought to the North Central Area Committee for noting. (Appendix 1) September 2015- Councillors on the North Central Area Committee brought motions forward re the allocating of one bedroom units to residents who are in situ in bedsits in Greendale at present. This followed on from the public meeting for residents in July. September 2015- Celine Reilly (Executive Manager, Housing & Residential Services) provided a report on the proposed allocation of units for Greendale Court (Appendix 2). This proposal requested that the Councillors would agree to deviate from the Scheme of Letting Priorities in order to move residents who are in situ in Greendale to the new one bedroom units. However she stated that we had to take regard to Circular No. 31/2015 from the Department of the Environment which applies from the 7th August 2015 to 31 January 2016 which directs that Local Authorities must ensure that at least 50% of allocations go to homeless/ vulnerable applicants. Therefore the report recommended the following breakdown of allocations-

Existing tenants of Greendale Court based on length of tenancy

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Homeless and Vulnerable 7

Surrendering Larger 1

Financial Contribution 1

September 2015- Part 8 was noted by Councillors and Mary Flynn (Allocations Officer) attended the meeting to present the Greendale allocations proposal(as above). The Councillors were not happy with the report and requested a further report. Mary Flynn stated that she would talk to Celine Reilly about their response and would return at a future meeting with an update. The Councillors requested that the manager would write to the Department of the Environment requesting further funding for the occupied block in Greendale to fulfil the whole project covered by the Part 8. September 2015- Dave Dinnigan (North Central Area Manager) wrote to Dick Brady (Assistant Chief Executive) requesting that he write to the Department of the Environment as requested by the Area Committee. October 2015- The Part 8 for Greendale was approved by the City Council. November 2015- Building works commenced on the Greendale site. November 2015- Dick Brady (Assistant Chief Executive) wrote to the Minister for the Environment requesting further funding to complete the conversion of the remainder of the units on the Greendale site. November 2015- A letter was received from the Ministers Office acknowledging receipt of Dick Brady’s letter and assuring a further letter in relation to the matter as soon as possible. December 2015- An email was sent by Housing & Residential Services attaching Dick Brady’s letter of November and requesting any update. We have not received an update on this request to date. With regard to the works being carried out on the unoccupied block the work schedule shows a provisional finish date of end of March 2016. As soon as we receive a reply from the Minister with regard to further funding for the second block the Councillors will be informed and Celine Reilly will produce an updated report in the new year following receipt of the Ministers decision.

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Appendix 1 The Chairperson and Members North Central Area Committee. Greendale Court Report on the Part VIII for the proposed amalgamation of 60 no. bedsits and 1 no. 2-bed apartment, into 31 no. 1-bed apartments at the Senior Citizens Complex, Greendale Court, (Block 1, nos. 1-30), (Block 2, nos. 31-62), Greendale Road, Dublin 5. One bedsit in Block 1 adjacent to the existing community facility remains unchanged. The amalgamation of the apartments results in alterations to the nortwest and southeast facing elevations, all existing concrete balcony walls are replaced at first floor level or removed at ground level for the provision of level access to all ground floor apartments. No changes are proposed to the exisiting community facility in Block 1. ___________________________________________________________________ In compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 as amended, I hereby notify you that it is Dublin City Council’s intention to carry out the following works:- Proposed amalgamation of 60 no. bedsits and 1 no. 2-bed apartment, into 31 no. 1-bed apartments at the Senior Citizens Complex, Greendale Court, (Block 1, nos. 1-30), (Block 2, nos. 31-62), Greendale Road, Dublin 5. One bedsit in Block 1 adjacent to the existing community facility remains unchanged. The amalgamation of the apartments results in alterations to the nortwest and southeast facing elevations, all existing concrete balcony walls are replaced at first floor level or removed at ground level for the provision of level access to all ground floor apartments. No changes are proposed to the exisiting community facility in Block 1. (A) The Site

The site of the subject scheme is located at Greendale Court Senior Citizens Complex. The property consists of 60 bedsit units and 1 no. 2-bed apartment over 2 x 2 storey blocks with an area of green space dividing the 2 blocks.

(B) The Proposal

Proposed amalgamation of 60 no. bedsits and 1 no. 2-bed apartment, into 31 no. 1-bed apartments at the Senior Citizens Complex, Greendale Court, (Block 1, nos. 1-30), (Block 2, nos. 31-62), Greendale Road, Dublin 5. One bedsit in Block 1 adjacent to the existing community facility remains unchanged. The amalgamation of the apartments results in alterations to the nortwest and southeast facing elevations, all existing concrete balcony walls are replaced at first floor level or removed at ground level for the provision of level access to all ground floor apartments. No changes are proposed to the exisiting community facility in Block 1. (C) Submissions

1 third party submission was received subsequent to the publication of the newspaper notice. Issues raised include:

Each unit should have an open balcony

The waste storage area should be enclosed to ensure it is used by residents only

Window and doors in Block 2 should have triple glazing to ensure adequate residential amenity

CCTV coverage and access into and out of the subject site is not adequate addressed

Adequate public lighting needs to be provided

The car park surface should be upgraded

(D) Evaluation

The proposal involves the amalgamation of 60 x 1 bed units and 1 x 2 bed units into 31 no. 1-bed apartments at ground floor and 1st floor level. The introduction of external insulation to the exterior walls and the replacement of single glazed aluminium-framed windows with double glazed windows is also proposed. Overall there is little in the way of external alterations – which can be seen on each floor level. Each proposed unit is above the minimum standard of 55sqm for a 1 bed unit as per the Development Plan Standards and the overall

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refurbishment of the building will provide a higher level of comfort for occupants and is likely to achieve a high level of insulation and energy rating. Overall while the unit density and provision has been reduced, the proposal however represents a significant improvement of accommodation standards and residential amenity for future elderly occupants of the blocks in line with policy QH 12 of the 2011-2017 Development Plan. Importantly the amalgamation alos means that the buildings life is now extended.

Conclusion The Planning Division has no objection to the proposed local authority works as the subject development represents a significant improvement of accommodation standards and residential amenity for future occupants of the blocks and also means that the residential buildings life will now be extended with proposed reuse. It is therefore considered that the proposed development would be consistent with the provisions of the Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 as it will comply with the relevant policies and objectives contained therein and those also contained within relevant national and regional guidance. Dick Brady Assistant Chief Executive

Appendix 2

Leithdháilithe agus Aistruithe Tithíochta, Seirbhísí Tithíochta agus Cónaithe, Oifigí na Cathrach, An Ché Adhmaid, Baile Átha Cliath 8

Housing Allocations and Transfers, Housing & Residential Services

Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 T. Housing List/Transfer List: 222 2062

E. [email protected]

7th September 2015.

MF/0439/2015

To The Chairman and Members of the North Central Area Committee _________________________________________________ Re: Allocation of Units at Greendale Court. Over the next 12 to 18 months, works are due to commence in many senior citizen complexes yielding a substantial number of 1-bed apartments.

Complex Area No. of Units to be Converted

No. of Units Resulting

Allocation

Greendale Court Derek Farrell 32 16 TBC

The refurbishment of these bedsits into one bedroom apartments has taken many years to progress, both from a planning and financial point of view. However, the benefit to the areas in question is too great to ignore and works are due to commence shortly in Greendale Court. Dublin City Council is committed to the principle of building strong communities and recognises the fact that housing people in the most appropriate accommodation for their housing need is important in achieving this objective. All City

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Council housing is allocated under the Scheme of Letting Priorities which is designed to identify applicants with the longest waiting times or most urgent need for accommodation. Occasionally, the Scheme of Letting Priorities is not deemed to be the most appropriate manner of deciding allocations. This may occur when adherence to the Scheme proves contrary to the principle of, for example, good estate management or fulfilling a local housing need or detenanting, to name but a few. In such circumstances it becomes imperative that a common sense approach is used to decide allocations and there is provision in the Scheme of Letting Priorities 2013 to do just this. In accordance with the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009, the City Council may, from time to time, decide to set aside a particular number or proportion of the dwellings becoming available to the City Council for letting to particular categories of persons/organisations (S. 8.9 Scheme of Letting Priorities 2013). When such a number, or proportion, of dwellings is set aside, priority shall be afforded to the specified categories in the letting of these dwellings. As you are aware, in those circumstances the Area Committee is consulted and approval is sought prior to any deviation from the Scheme. While it is not proposed to deviate from the Scheme of Letting Priorities to a very large extent, it is proposed to consider allocating units to some of our current tenants in neighbouring blocks or in the surrounding area who have resided in bedsit accommodation for quite some time and who have applied for transfers or to those who need to move to detenant their current accommodation. Having regard to Circular No. 31/2015 from the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government, dated the 12th August 2015, which applies from the 7 August 2015 to 31 January 2016, each housing authority must ensure that at least 50% of the dwellings available for allocation under Section 22 of the 2009 Act during the specified period will be allocated to households that are qualified for social housing support (i.e. those who are on the record of qualified households) and that, on or before 1 June 2015, have been deemed by the authority to have one or more than one of the following needs: (i) was in an institution, emergency accommodation or a hostel (i.e. a homeless household within the meaning of

Section 2 of the Housing Act 1988); (ii) has an accommodation requirement arising from an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual

impairment (i.e. households where one of its members has a disability and as such is deemed to be a vulnerable household); and

(iii) was in accommodation that was unsuitable for the household's adequate housing on exceptional medical or compassionate grounds (i.e. including households the subject of domestic violence and young people leaving State care and as such deemed to be a vulnerable household).

Bearing this in mind, it is proposed to allocate the new units in Greendale Court as follows:

Existing tenants of Greendale Court based on length of tenancy

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Homeless and Vulnerable 7

Surrendering Larger 1

Financial Contribution 1

Therefore, your approval is sought to deviate from the Scheme of Letting 2013 and allocations in Greendale Court to be made as outlined in the table above. Céline Reilly Executive Manager

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The Chairperson and Members North Central Area Committee. UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT AT LOWER BUTTERCUP The contract at Buttercup Park involves building 35 new houses, as well as improving access and parking arrangements for about 30 existing houses. Work started on site at the end of February 2015. Contract completion was due in third quarter of 2016, but work has been delayed by difficulties with services such as gas and electricity that are not accurately shown on any information that was available before the contractor started to dig on site. Completion is now likely to be in last quarter of 2016. The work of constructing these houses has caused considerable disruption to the residents who live near the site. The contractor is making every effort to keep public areas safe, and Dublin City Council discuss site safety with him at every fortnightly site meeting. The project will involve laying drains in roadways in parts of Buttercup Avenue, Buttercup Crescent, Buttercup Road, Buttercup Green and Snowdrop Walk. Work has started on these in the grassed area at Buttercup Road and will start in the roads in the new year. Where the road has to be dug up to lay drains, traffic will be reduced to one lane. The builder has a traffic management plan that will ensure this is done safely and with the least possible disruption to residents. Matt Carroll Ailtire Sinsearach Feidhmiúcháin | Comhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath Senior Executive Architect |Dublin City Council w: www.dublincityarchitects.ie t: +3531 222 3533 m: +353 86 8150734

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North Central Area Committee

Sport & Recreation Report

21st December 2015

Kilbarrack CDP After school sports programme: Every Monday from 3.30 – 4.45pm. Approximately 20

young people, aged 9 – 12 years, take part in sport and physical activity in Greendale Hall.

First Year school completion programme with De La Salle Raheny on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This

will consist of school based and off site activities and the young people themselves as part of the process

decide what activities they do.

Parent & toddler group in Donnycarney on Thursday mornings. Plans will be put in place in the New Year.

Cricket: Two schools are involved in the Leprechaun Cup (Primary Schools Competition); Our Lady

Immaculate, Darndale and St Francis, Priorswood. We will be linking with these schools to organise the

cricket programmes in January/February.

Contact details Niamh Redmond, Communications Officer: [email protected]

Jason Brady, Sports Officer: [email protected]

Michelle Waters, Sports Officer: [email protected]

Paul Donnelly, Sports Officer: [email protected]

Jimmy Mowlds, FAI Soccer: [email protected]

Noel Burke, Boxing: [email protected]

Fintan McAllister, Cricket: [email protected]

Billy Phelan, Rugby: [email protected]

Report by

Niamh Redmond

Communications Officer

Sports & Recreation Section









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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 24TH November 2015.

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North Central Dec Area Agenda 21/12/15 (TAG Date: 24/11/15)

Item Request Ref Road Post-code

Topic Request Description

Request by

TAG Result TAG Comments Sec Date Rec'd

1 Traffic Conditions

20735 ABBEYFIELD (NC-EA)

D5 One-Way System

Requesting a one way system be put in place

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

A one way system already exists on the Demesne Killester, where there is a right turn only onto the Demesne from Middle Third/railway Station and one way from the Howth Road adjacent to Furry Park Road. There is no access northwards from Killester Village. Further measures are not recommended.

0 12/10/2015


19961 ADARE PARK (NC-EA)

D5 Speed Ramps

Speed ramps for Adare Park, Coolock.

deputy Flanagan

Recommended Following speed checks carried out on 19th and 20th of October 2015, results indicated that the 85th percentile was 56k/hr. based on figures taken on Mon. 13.00- 14.00 hrs with a max of 24 vehicles per hour. The 85th percentile over 24hrs was 54k/hr. These figures indicate that traffic calming is warranted on Adare Park. It is therfore recommended that three no speed ramps be provided on Adare Park, located; 2m south of Lamp Standard no.1 At Lamp Standard no. 3. At Lamp Standard no. 5

0 31/08/2015

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20808 ALL SAINTS DRIVE (NC-EA)

D5 One-Way System

Requesting signs be installed to assist with a one way system at All Saints Drive

cllr O' Callaghan

Not Recommended

The voluntary one way system by parents is helpful in alleviating traffic congestion during school peak, however the provision of one way signage is not recommended without a recommendation from the Traffic Advisory Group and a statutory request for same. This would not be recommended due to the inconvenience and adverse traffic conditions it would create on surrounding roads by diverted traffic.

0 14/10/2015

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19936 ANNADALE CRESCENT (NC-EA)

D9 Double Yellow Lines

Request for double yellow lines outside 52 and 54 Annadale Crescent Dublin 9

resident Not Recommended

Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) g; “A vehicle shall not be parked in any place, position or manner that will result in the vehicle obstructing an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises;” It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. Infringements of the Act should be referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law

0 02/09/2015

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21001 ANNADALE DRIVE (NC-EA)

D9 Traffic Calming

on the road. deputy Flanagan

Recommended Following a breakdown of the figures undertaken the evening peak, between 17.00-19.00hrs, show an increased vehicle volume of 163 vehicles and an 85th percentile speed of 55k/hr. These figures indicate that traffic calming is warranted. Therefore 5 no 4.5m speed ramps are recommended, to be located at Lamp Standard. no. 2,4,6,12 &.15.To be considered for inclusion on a future years works programme subject to funding becoming available.

1 19/10/2015


21003 ANNADALE DRIVE (NC-EA)

D9 Parking Prohibition

Measures to prevent parking at the junction of Annadale Drive & Philipsburgh Ave.

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) c,It is illegal to park; “within 5 meters of a road junction; It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as extending yellow lines around corners, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. Infringements of the Act is being referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.

1 19/10/2015

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7 20372 ARDCOLLUM AVENUE (NC-EA)


at the Maryfield Crescent end of the Avenue.

cllr Horgan-Jones

Not Recommended

Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) c, it is illegal to park;“within 5 meters of a road junction;It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as extending yellow lines around corners, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc.Infringements of the Act is being referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.

0 21/09/2015

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19919 ARDMORE DRIVE (NC-EA)

D5 Traffic Lights

Install traffic lights to assist with exiting of Ardmore Drive.

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

A yellow box and a pedestrian crossing exists at the junction of Ardmore Drive and Kilmore Road which facillitate egress from Ardmore Drive. The ITS Officer reported on 19/5/14 that ped crossing was put in place on Kilmore Rd to accommodate pedestrian demand. Therefore, traffic lights were put in place to control the ped crossing. Traffic Lights on Ardmore Drive would not be warranted due to light traffic in area and may not be suitable for residential access/egress from driveways. As the side road traffic does not meet the warrant for signals, However a stop sign(RUS027) and its associated road markings(RRM017) was previously recommended at the junction approach on

0 31/08/2015

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Ardmore Drive (TAG 27/10/15).

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20543 BALLYSHANNON ROAD (NC-EA)


on the road. deputy Broughan

Not Recommended

Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) i, it is illegal to park”on a footway,a grass margin or a median strip”;Likewise;Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) g;“A vehicle shall not be parked in any place, position or manner that will result in the vehicle obstructing an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises;”It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc.Infringements of the Act is being referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law,where previous action has been takenin the area.

0 01/10/2015


20442 BEECHLAWN AVENUE (NC-EA)


Requesting double yellow lines be put in place outside Kyles Public House, Coolock

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

Double yellow lines have been provided on a substantial part of the western side of Main Street including the front of Kyle's public house. Further parking restrictions are not warranted and are not recommended.

0 28/09/2015

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11 Traffic Signs 20869 BETTYGLEN (NC-EA)

D5 Children Crossing Sign

near No. 134 Bettyglen at junction with Maywood Crescent.

cllr Heney

Not Recommended

A "children crossing" sign(W142) was previously recommended at the junction of Howth Road & Maywood Crescent as it is the entrance to a housing estate from a main traffic route. The requested location does not meet the criteria for provision of a W142 sign. The recommended location will suffice for all roads within the Estate'.

0 19/10/2015


19330 CARNDONAGH ROAD (NC-EA)

D13 Speed Ramps

Requesting a speed ramp near Carndonagh Road, Donaghmede.

deputy McGrath

Not Recommended

Following speed checks carried out on the 16th and 17th of October 2015, outside No 49A.The 85th persentile speed was 44k/hr. This speed is below the requirements for the provision of traffic calming. Therefore traffic calming is not recommended.

1 23/07/2015


20549 CHURCH AVENUE (NC-EA)

D9 Pay & Display & Permit Parking

on the road. resident Recommended Recommended subject to survey (Nov 11).

0 02/10/2015

14 Traffic Signals

19474 CLARE HALL AVENUE (NC-EA)

D13 Traffic Lights

Number of traffic lights on Clare Hall Avenue up to the Donaghmede Roundabout.

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

Due to the high number of schools and residential estates adjacent to Clare Hall Avenue, two signal crossings are in place to provide for pedestrians and cyclists. The traffic signals along the route are coordinated so that the delay to vehicles is reduced. No changes are recommended at this time.

1 31/07/2015

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28031 CLONTARF ROAD (NC-EA)

D3 Pay & Display Parking (Rescind)

outside No. 198 at the Sheds to allow extension of the Disabled Bay.

dcc traffic mgt

Recommended It is recommended that the the existing Pay & Display parking bay adjoining the Disabled bay be rescinded and cross hatching be provided extending for two meters westward from the edge of the disabled bay.This will allow for improved access and maneuverability.

0 24/11/2015

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21083 COLLINS AVENUE EAST (NC-EA)

D5 Pedestrian Crossing (Rescind)

To relocate the Pedestrian Crossing on Collins Avenue East at the Clanawley Road junction to Killester College of Further Education on Collins Avenue East.

cllr Haughey

Not Recommended

The pedestrian signals on Collins Ave East near the junction of Clanawley Road were provided to facillitate pedestrian access to the neighbourhood shopping adjacent to the former cinema following assessment and meeting the criteria for their provision. Therefore the relocation of of these signals is not recommended. Moreover following a recent assessment, The difficulty in crossing and the demand does not warrant the expenditure entailed in providing signals at Killester College.

0 22/10/2015


27711 COLLINS AVENUE EAST (NC-EA)

D9 Pedestrian Crossing

on the road near Killester College.


An assessment of this section of carriageway was undertaken on 3/11/2015 at morning peak to determine the need for pedestrian signals. The profile of the pedestrians were in the main students attending the College.The results concurred with previous non recomendations that due to the of difficulty in crossing and the demand does not warrant the installation of pedestrian signals.

2 10/11/2015

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19962 COOLOCK DRIVE (NC-EA)



Not Recommended

Parking restrictions have been provided where appropriate on Coolock Drive to facilitate traffic flow at the retail section of this road. Further restrictions would impinge on the free parking amenity of local residents on the western side of this road.Therefore further parking restrictions are not recommended.

0 31/08/2015


20336 DANIELI ROAD (NC-EA)



Not Recommended

Double yellow lines are provided as a measure to maintain a through flow of traffic and to prevent congestion. They operate on a 24 hour basis and are non-discriminatory they would also impinge on the free parking amenity of local residents. This request does not meet the criteria for the provision of double yellow lines and is therefore not recommended.

1 21/09/2015


20767 EDENMORE AVENUE (NC-EA)


outside the shops.


Parking restrictions have been provided on Edenmore Ave where appropriate including double yellow lines and school keep clear markings. Indented nose to kerb parking is provided along the shop frontages. Further restrictions are not recommended as they would impinge on the free parking amenity of local residents and also allow for increased traffic speed.

0 13/10/2015

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17880 GLENFARNE ROAD (NC-EA)

D5 Speed Ramps

Speed ramp for Glenfarne Rd, at junction with Tonlegee Drive.


Following examination, a ramp on Glenfarne Roadis not recommended due to the location not meeting the minimum requirements for the provision of ramps. The following criteria has not been complied with.The road should have a straight run of at least 200m• The 85th percentile speed should be greater than 50 km/h• Traffic volumes should exceed 60 vehicles per hour• There should be genuine road safety concerns based either on actual accident statistics or on observed road safety patterns or written report from an Inspector of the Garda Traffic Division, Dublin Castle relating to an issuse of safety.Moreover it is not safe practice to provide ramps in close proximity to a corner.

0 28/04/2015

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20484 GRATTAN LODGE (NC-EA)

D13 Traffic Calming

on the entrance road to the estate

cllr Brabazon

Not Recommended

Following examination, traffic calming on The entrance Road to Grattan Lodge is not recommended due to the location not meeting the minimum requirements for the provision of calming. The following criteria has not been complied with.The road should have a straight run of at least 200m• The 85th percentile speed should be greater than 50 km/h• Traffic volumes should exceed 60 vehicles per hour• There should be genuine road safety concerns based either on actual accident statistics or on observed road safety patterns or written report from an Inspector of the Garda Traffic Division, Dublin Castle relating to an issuse of safety.

0 15/09/2015


19748 HAZEL LANE (NC-EA)


Request for double yellow lines along Kincora Walk leading into Hazel Lane

deputy O Riordain

Not Recommended

Hazel Lane is currently not in charge by Dublin City Council, Therefore parking restrictions are not recommended on the laneway at this time.

1 21/08/2015


20063 HOWTH ROAD (NC-EA)

D5 Double Yellow Lines (Extend)

on St Assam's Rd continuing on to 570/571 Howth road.

resident Recommended A mandatory Cycle Track exists on the Howth Road east of the St Assam's Road West junction.It is illegal to park at this location between 07.00-10.00 hrs and 12.00-19.00hrs Mon.to Sat. However in order to prevent vehicles parking close to the junction outside these hours, it is recommended that the existing double yellow lines be extended eastwards for 5meters.

0 09/09/2015

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20064 HOWTH ROAD (NC-EA)

D5 Yellow Box (Extend)

Request for extension of yellow box at St Assams Rd at traffic lights as its hard to see pulling out of St Assams onto Howth Rd when lights are red. See also SR 20063 for request from same email re DYL's


The yellow box on the inbound lane of the Howth Road was provided to assist egress from St. Assam's Road West and Raheny Library during peak traffic. There is no issue with left turning traffic onto the Howth Road which is assisted by the existing Pedestrian Signals west of the junction. Therefore extending this yellow box is not recommended.

0 09/09/2015

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16831 KILBARRON ROAD (NC-EA)

D5 Request for Parking Facilities for parents of Scoil Fhursa.

deputy McGrath

Not Recommended

It is not the policy of the Traffic Dept to provide set down parking at school locations. • The Traffic Dept. would encourage a “softer” approach to alleviate the problem at schools by creating a greater awareness among parents of the benefits of walking to school and help reduce the traffic congestion. • The Traffic Dept. would encourage parents to leave their car at home and to walk or cycle to and from school with their child. An example is the "Walking Bus". It comprises of volunteer parents, to “drive” and one to “conduct” a group of school children. walking to school, it follows a set route to school, collecting pupils at “bus stops” / collection points on the way.But the scheme requires committment from parents and school management. • Public transport is encouraged if distances are too far for walking. Even using public transport or walking one or two days a week would improve congestion at schools. • Parents who insist on driving to school can be encouraged to park away from the school gate and walk at least part of the journey.

0 20/02/2015

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27 Admin 13163 KILLESTER AVENUE (NC-EA)

D5 Parking Prohibition

safety recommendation for corner of Killester Park turning left onto Killester Avenue.

cllr Heney

Recommended Following investigation it is recommended that double yellow lines be provided at the south east corner of this junction, extending from the existing indented parking bay on Killester Ave adjacent to Bradley's Pharmacy, north eastwards for 10m. This measure is to combat parking near the junction and improve traffic flow.

1 02/07/2014

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18828 KILMORE ROAD (NC-EA)

D5 Traffic Lights

Issue with vehicles turning left from Ardmore Drive onto Kilmore Road and breaking the pedestrian lights while people are crossing.


A yellow box and a pedestrian crossing exists at the junction of Ardmore Drive and Kilmore Road which facillitate egress from Ardmore Drive. The ITS Officer reported on 19/5/14 that ped crossing was put in place on Kilmore Rd to accommodate pedestrian demand. Therefore, traffic lights were put in place to control the ped crossing. Traffic Lights on Ardmore Drive would not be warranted due to light traffic in area and may not be suitable for residential access/egress from driveways. As the side road traffic does not meet the warrant for signals, However a stop sign(RUS027) and its associated road markings(RRM017) is recommended at the junction approach on Ardmore Drive. Regarding the breaking of the lights, this is a matter of enforcement by the Gardaí.

1 19/06/2015

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29 Traffic Signs 18442 MALAHIDE ROAD (NC-EA)

D9 No Left Turn (Rescind)

from Malahide Road onto Donnycarney Road.

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

The left turn ban was provided as a measure to combat rat running through Donnycarney Road at peak in order to avoid the signals at Collins Ave. The rescinding of this measure is not recommended.

0 25/05/2015

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19024 MALAHIDE ROAD (NC-EA)

D5 Right Turn Filter Light

Request for Right Turn Filter Light from Malahide towards town at junction of Malahide Rd/Collins Ave at Donneycarney church.

deputy McKinney

Not Recommended

Further to your correspondence, a review of the traffic signal operation at the junction of Malahide Road/Collins Avenue was carried out. As there is no dedicated right turn lane for the inbound approach, a right turn signal at this location would be of limited benefit while at the same time inconveniencing other road users. No changes to the existing signal operation are reccommended.

0 05/07/2015

31 Traffic Signs 19274 MALAHIDE ROAD (NC-EA)

D5 Stop Sign Stop signs for lights at exit from Artane Roundabout.

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

A yield sign and its associated road markings have been provided at each approach to the roundabout in accordance with best practice for roundabout signage. Under the Rules of the Road section 6 & 9, you must give way to any traffic already on the roundabout and you must not proceed until it is safe to do so. Further measures are not recommended. This is a driver behaviour issue and is subject to enforcement by the gardaí.

0 17/07/2015

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DYLs for Malahide Rd.

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

Double yellow lines are not provided outside individual entrances to prevent parking as it is illegal to park so as to block an entrance. Residents should report illegal parking to the Gardai or to Dublin Street Parking Services tel no. 6022500. Double yellow lines are provided as a measure to maintain a through flow of traffic and to prevent congestion. They operate on a 24 hour basis and are non-discriminatory. This request does not meet the criteria for the provision of double yellow lines and is therefore not recommended.Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) k,it is illegal to park “in a manner in which it will interfere with the normal flow of traffic or which obstructs or endangers other traffic;”Likewise,Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) g;“A vehicle shall not be parked in any place, position or manner that will result in the vehicle obstructing an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises."

0 31/08/2015

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33 Traffic Signals


D9 Filter Light Requesting a filter traffic light is needed from turning from Malahide Road into Collins Avenue

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

Further to your correspondence, a review of the traffic signal operation at the junction of Malahide Road/Collins Avenue was carried out. As there is no dedicated right turn lane for the inbound approach, a right turn signal at this location would be of limited benefit while at the same time inconveniencing other road users. No changes to the existing signal operation are recommended.

0 12/10/2015


19111 MARINO CRESCENT (NC-EA)

D3 Traffic Calming

at the junction of Fairview.


This slip road leading onto the junction of Clontarf Road does not meet the minimum requirements for the provision of Traffic calming on grounds of carriageway length.Therefore traffic calming is not recommended. A yield sign and its associated road markings have been provided at this junction.

0 13/07/2015


19348 MERVILLE AVENUE (NC-EA)

D3 Disabled Parking Bay (General)

Two general disabled parking bays adjacent to Fairview footbridge, on the shop side. Pay and display and permit parking to be rescinded.

resident Recommended Following investigation, it is recommended that 12 metres of Pay & Display Parking adjacent to the boundary of St.Joseph's CBS be rescinded and replaced by 2 no. 6m. Disabled parking bays., running northwards from the existing Pay & Display Sign fronting the western gable of the school.

0 24/07/2015

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19342 MIDDLE THIRD (NC-EA)

D5 Traffic Calming

Traffic calming measures

deputy O Riordain

Not Recommended

Traffic calming has been provided where apropriate on Middle Third in accordance to best practice in locating ramps.The factors taken into consideration in locating ramps include, spacing between ramps, street lighting, location of driveways and proximity of junctions. The remaining un calmed sections of Middle Third are less than 100m in length between junctions. As the following criteria has not been complied with.• The road should have a straight run of at least 200m• Traffic volumes should exceed 60 vehicles per hourTherefore additional Traffic calming is not recommended.

0 23/07/2015


19800 MILLBROOK GROVE (NC-EA)


junction of Millbrook Grove and Millbrook Road

cllr Gilliland

Not Recommended

Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) c, It is illegal to Park; “within 5 meters of a road junction; Likewise; Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) i, it is illegal to park”on a footway,a grass margin or a median strip”; It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as extending yellow lines around corners, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. Infringements of the Act is being referred to Dublin Street

0 25/08/2015

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Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.

38 Traffic Signs 19560 MONTROSE CLOSE (NC-EA)

D5 Yield Sign Yield sign for the end of Montrose Close, near school.

deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

A yield sign with complementary road markings exist on Montrose Park west of the junction with Montrose Close.The signage on the approach to this junction on Montrose Close has been removed indicating that Montrose Close has priority. Notwithstanding this motorists must drive with due consideration on estate roads such as these where signage is not normally applied.

0 06/08/2015

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39 Traffic Signs 17340 MONTROSE PARK (NC-EA)

D5 Yield Sign to review the 'Yield' sign on Montorse Park at the junction of Montrose Close.

deputy Bruton

Not Recommended

A yield sign with complementary road markings exist on Montrose Park west of the junction with Montrose Close. The signage on the approach to this junction on Montrose Close has been removed indicating that Montrose Close has priority. Notwithstanding this motorists must drive with due consideration on estate roads such as these where signage is not normally applied.

1 25/03/2015


27640 MOUNT PROSPECT PARK (NC-EA)

D3 Traffic Calming

Mount Prospect Park and Drive, on the roads.

cllr O Muiri

Not Recommended

Following further speed checks carried out on 12th & 13th of November 2015. The 85th percentile speed was 47k/hr This this does not meet the warrant for calming and concurrs with the previous speed checks undertaken in 2013.

0 19/10/2015


11555 OULTON ROAD (NC-EA)

D3 Pedestrian Crossing

at the junction of Oulton Road and Kincora Road.

cllr Horgan-Jones

Not Recommended

Following assessment on 12/7/2013 there was a low volume count of pedestrians crossing Clontarf Road at this location.The figures of 14 people crossing indicated that Pedestrian signals are not warranted at this location & are therefore not recommended.

0 02/04/2014


20467 PHILIPSBURGH AVENUE (NC-EA)

D3 Double Yellow Lines (Extend)

extend dyl north of bushfield square.

dcc road safety

Recommended Following examination, it is recommended that double yellow lines be provided on Philipsburgh Ave.from the junction of Bushfield Square running northwards for 5m to LampStandard no.6 (Non-statutory double yellow lines).

0 29/09/2015

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20104 ROSEMOUNT AVENUE (NC-EA)


outside No. 4. deputy Flanagan

Not Recommended

Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) g; “A vehicle shall not be parked in any place, position or manner that will result in the vehicle obstructing an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises;” It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as providing yellow lines at entrances, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc. Infringements of the Act should be referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.

0 10/09/2015

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19159 SAINT MICHAEL'S COTTAGES (NC-EA)


on both corners. cllr Brabazon

Not Recommended

Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) i, it is illegal to park”on a footway,a grass margin or a median strip”;likewise;Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) c,“within 5 meters of a road junction;A continuous white line exists on the Hole In the Wall Road and at the entrance to the cottages associated with the stop line; Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) d, it is illegal to park;“opposite a continuous white line” where roadway is less than 3 traffic lanes.A bus lane exists at this location where it is also illegal to park.It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, , as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc.Infringements of the Act is being referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.

0 13/07/2015


20338 SCHOOL AVENUE (NC-EA)



Not Recommended

Double yellow lines have been provided where appropriate on a substantial part on either side of School Ave. from St. Brigid's Road junction. Further restrictions are not recommended. Enforcement of the existing restrictions should be referred to the Gardaí.

0 21/09/2015

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20796 SHELMARTIN AVENUE (NC-EA)


to allow use of the footpath by wheelchair user.

cllr O Callaghan

Not Recommended

Off street parking is available for two vehicles at 51 Shelmartin Ave.where the footpath is dished.Under The Road Traffic (Traffic & Parking ) Regulations, Section 36 paragraph(2) g;“A vehicle shall not be parked in any place, position or manner that will result in the vehicle obstructing an entrance or an exit for vehicles to or from a premises, save with the consent of the occupier of such premises;”It is not recommended to introduce parking restrictions where restrictions are already covered under the law, such as providing yellow lines at entrances, as this would lead to a proliferation of same and additional expense due to maintenance etc.Infringements of the act should be referred to Dublin Street Parking Services Ph.6022500 for enforcement under the law.

0 13/10/2015


20334 SION HILL ROAD (NC-EA)

D9 Traffic Calming

Request for additional ramp in vicinity of No. 43 as ramp that was previously there was removed by developer

deputy McGrath

Recommended Following investigation it is recommended that a 4.5m ramp be provided at the common boundary of 47/49 Sion Hill Road in order to replace the previous ramp,removed to facilitate the new Housing development. To be included on a future year's works programme subject to funding becoming available.

0 22/09/2015

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20478 STATION ROAD (NC-EA)

D5 Yellow Box at the entrance to the laneway to Rathmore estate

dcc area office

Not Recommended

A yellow box is not recommended at this location as it does not meet the warrant for the provision of same. A Pedestrian crossing has been provided 23m north of the laneway to facillitate pedestrians crossing this stretch of carriageway.

0 30/09/2015


18235 TONLEGEE ROAD (NC-EA)

D5 Yellow Box (Extend)

at the junction of Tonlegee Road and Dunree Park.

cllr O Farrell

Not Recommended

An extension to the yellow box at the junction of Dunree Estate is not recommended as the existing signals provide for right turn exit from the estate at peak, together with the fact that extending the box would create adverse traffic conditions due to its proximity to the yellow box at Moatfield Road.A review of the signals will be carried out and adjustments will be made as necessary.

0 20/04/2015

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20071 VERNON AVENUE (NC-EA)

D3 Disabled Parking Bay (General)

Request from Garda Liason Officer relocate the disabled parking bay from outside the Sheds pub at (junction of Clontarf Road).

garda Not Recommended

This was previously not recommended by TAG on 25/2/14,where it was noted that the existing disabled bay location was in the optimum position regarding access to the footpath and maneuverability as it is in the widest section of this triangular site. Double yellow lines have been provided along the eastern side of the car park to ensure space for circulation of vehicles. The relocation of this disabled parking bay was not recommended.The traffic Officer had the yellow lines renewed where necessary. Following further examination the disabled parking should not be relocated for the same reasons previously outlined.However it is recommended the the existing Pay & Display parking bay adjoining the Disabled bay be rescinded and cross hatching be provided extending for two meters westward from the edge of the disabled bay.This will allow for improved access and maneuverability.

0 10/09/2015

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PLANNING APPLICATION NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE

21ST DECEMBER 2015 Plan Ref. 4105/15 The proposed development consists of the provision of 101 no. residential units, the part change of use and part conversion of an existing Protected Structure to provide institutional / ecclesiastical, community, and residential uses and a new 69 bedroom residential nursing home at the former Carmelite Convent of the Incarnation, Hampton, Grace Park Road & Griffith Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

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28 November 2015

RE: Enforcement Report for July – September 2015 for the North Central Area The following is a summary of enforcement activity in the North Central Area for the period July – September 2015: -

Number of new complaints opened – 43

Number of Warning Letters issued – 47

Number of Enforcement Notices issued – 3

Number of referrals to the District Court for prosecution – 0

Number of files closed/resolved – 27 Fiacra Worrall Fiacra Worrall Asst Enforcement Manager Planning Department e-mail: [email protected] tel: 2223316


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Planning & Property Development Department An Roinn Pleanála & Forbairt Maoine

To the Chairperson and Members of the North Central Area Committee

DERELICT SITES REPORT December, 2015

I attach details of sites in the South East Area where action has been taken in November under the following

headings :

- Number of new complaints.

- Number of sites inspected.

- Sites where formal action has been taken under the Derelict Sites Act 1990. - Sites currently under investigation with a view to formal action under the Derelict Sites Act 1990. - Sites on the Derelict Sites Register

Please contact the Derelict Sites Section, details below, if further information is required. [email protected] Nial Dully, Grade 7 and Tom Vaughan, Grade 6 (Derelict Sites Section, Building Control & Enforcement) tel 222 3941, 3315 Fiona Devlin, Grade 5 (Levies & Case Management) tel 222 3381 Eoin Lawlor, Grade 5 (Case Management & Inspections) tel 222 3385 Suzanne Lacey, Grade 4 (Case Management/Administration) tel 222 3015 Dermot Rowe, Investigation Officer (Derelict Sites Inspections, Bonds Inspections, Development Contributions Inspections) tel 222 5170

P. Clegg

Executive Manager


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North Central Area Derelict Sites Report

(1) Number of new complaints : 1

(2) Number of sites inspected : 6

(3) Sites where formal action has been taken under the Derelict Sites Act 1990

Location Update

Collins Park 76, D9

Updated reference requested.

Malahide Road, 123-125, D3 Owners requested to carry out improvement works

Redcourt House, Seafield Road East, Clontarf, D.3.

Owners requested to carry out improvement works.

**[S.8(2)] Notice of Intention to enter on the Derelict Sites Register.

[S.8(7)] Entry on the Derelict Sites Register with resultant imposition of a levy equating to 3% of market value of

the derelict site. Unpaid levies attract interest of 1.25% per month.

(4) Sites currently under investigation with a view to formal action under the Derelict Sites Act 1990.

Location Update

Clanree Road, 30, Donnycarney, D.5.

Improvement works have commenced – being kept under review.

Collins Park 76, D9 Owner requested to carry out works to garden.

Fairview Strand, 47-49 (The Players Lounge), Dublin 3.

Updated reference requested

Kincora Road, 29, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Owners requested to carry out remedial works.

Moatview Drive 29/29A, D17 Owners requested to carry out improvement works.

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Tonlegee Road (Smurfit site), D5 Owners requested to spray weeds.

(5) Sites on Derelict Sites Register (DSR).

Location

Owner

Date of Entry

31 Main Street, Raheny

The Estate of James Flanagan

17/08/2011

48A Millwood Villas,

Paul & Jane Keenan, Joseph & Hilda Crowley

24/11/2011

21 & 27-29 Richmond Ave.,

Mr. Jerry Beades

13/12/2012

Chelsea Gardens, site adjoining 22, Clontarf

Roderick Peter Harker (Liquidator)

14/05/2014

Chivers factory site, Coolock Drive, D.3.

David Carson (Receiver) Deloitte & Touche

15/07/2014

6 Elm Mount Drive

William McHale

19/09/2014

Priorswood Lodge, Clonshaugh Road D.17

Victoria Homes

24/06/2015

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Development Department, Civic Offices.

10th December 2015

To: The Chairman and Members of

North Central Area Committee

Meeting: 21st December 2015 Item No.

With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in a site at Coolock Industrial Estate (known as Unit 10 & 10A Greencastle Parade), Dublin 17. Under Indenture of Lease dated 4th April 1978, a site at Coolock Industrial Estate which is now known as Unit 10 & 10A Greencastle Parade and is more particularly shown outlined in red and coloured pink on the map attached hereto, was demised by Dublin City Council to A. McDonald & Sons Limited for a term of 99 years from the 3rd January 1974 subject to the payment of a capital premium of €11,275.27 (IR£8,880), the construction of a factory premises and subject to an initial annual rent of €1,278.63 with rent reviews every 7 years. The current passing rent is €16,500 per annum. Maurice Leahy Wade & Co., Solicitors acting on behalf of Robert Burke and Lorraine Burke, who claim to hold the lessees interest in the premises, have applied to Dublin City Council to acquire the Council’s fee simple interest therein. It is proposed to dispose of the Council’s fee simple interest, on a non entitlement basis, in a site at Coolock Industrial Estate (now known as Unit 10 & 10A Greencastle Parade), Coolock, Dublin 17 to Robert Burke and Lorraine Burke subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. That the land being disposed of measures c. 1.066 acres. The site is more particularly delineated on the map attached hereto but a formal up to date drawing suitable for inclusion in legal documents shall be prepared by the Council’s Survey & Mapping Division prior to disposal.

2. That this plot of land is held from Dublin City Council under an existing lease dated 4th April, 1978 for a term of

99 years from the 3rd January, 1974.

3. That the disposal price for Dublin City Council’s fee simple interest shall be the sum of €165,000 (one hundred and sixty five thousand euro), plus VAT if applicable.

4. That this disposal shall be subject to the payment of all outstanding rates, rents, taxes and charges.

5. That a deposit of 10% shall be required upon the signing of contracts.

6. That the balance shall be paid upon closing within 3 months of Statutory Approval.

7. That both parties shall be responsible for their own professional fees. 8. That this disposal is subject to the necessary consents and approvals being obtained.

Mr J. Keoghan _______________________________ Assistant Chief Executive

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Development Department

Civic Offices 11th December 2015 To the Chairperson and Members of

The North Central Area Committee

Meeting: 21st December 2015 Item No:

With reference to the disposal of a site to the rear of 18 Casino Road, Marino, Dublin 3, to Patrick Nyhan and

Marie Bruce. _________________________________________________________________________ An application has been received from Patrick Nyhan and Marie Bruce to purchase a plot of ground to the rear of their property at No. 18 Casino Road Marino, Dublin 3. The plot of ground in question is shown coloured pink on Map Index No. SM-2015-1008 and has been incorporated into their rear garden for many years. It is proposed to dispose of the City Council’s interest in the plot of ground to Patrick Nyhan and Marie Bruce subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The consideration shall be €1,000 (one thousand euro).

2. The purchasers shall be responsible for any costs involved in incorporating the plot into their garden.

3. The purchasers shall be responsible for their own legal costs in the matter and shall also pay approximately €500 (five hundred euro) plus VAT towards the Council’s costs.

4. The disposal is subject to receipt of the necessary statutory approvals and such terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Council’s Law Agent.

The dates for the performances of any of the requirements of the proposed agreement may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Executive Manager.

The disposal shall be subject to any such covenants and conditions as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate. No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place. Paul Clegg_________ Executive Manager

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QUESTIONS TO AREA MANAGER NORTH CENTRAL AREA

21ST DECEMBER 2015

Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon

“To ask the Chief Executive to confirm in respect to allotments at Belmayne the number of the allotments currently in use, that he can increase the number of water taps to allotment holders, increase the water pressure to the taps and confirm the number of persons on the waiting list to get allotments.”

Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to respond to this query (details supplied).” Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can the Area Manager report on (details supplied).” Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).” Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon

“To ask the Area Manager the reasons why Dublin City Council cancelled the bi monthly meeting in December between officials from Dublin City Council, Iarnrod Eireann and Donaghmede Estate Residents Association.”


“To ask the Area Manager to make provision for (details supplied).” Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole

“To ask the Area Manager to have the following maintenance carried out (details supplied).” Q.8 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).” Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon

“Can the manager advise (details supplied).” Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon

“Can the manager arrange to (details supplied).” Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“Can an urgent replacement be carried out at (details supplied).” Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan

“To ask the Manager to respond to the following (details supplied).”

Q.13 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan




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“To ask the area Manager to respond to this request (details supplied).”

Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“Can the manager please refer to area at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can arrange for the “no dog fouling” campaign (referred to at our Budget meeting in city hall) to be initiated at location as per (details supplied) as

residents complain about a problem of dog owners allowing their pets to foul public paths as well as private gardens.” Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the Manager when suitable housing accommodation will be made available to a family who have been on the housing list for fourteen years as per (details supplied).”


“To ask the Manager to refer to a person as per (details supplied) who received a fine from inadvertently leaving an item

at the bring centre in Whitehall due to both recycling bins being full and say

1. If the fine issued against this elderly lady can be re-examined/waived as she did not realise that what she was doing would result in a fine

2. If, from now on, a notice can be erected next to the bring centre stating that no items should be left if recycling bins are full.”


“To ask the Manager to refer to dead tree at location as per (details supplied) which resident feels is a serious hazard to

passing pedestrians and to her own property and say when same tree can be removed.” Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“To ask the manager to refer to opening/breach in fence at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can assist in

having same closed off as residents opposite complain of anti-social behaviour emanating from this particular spot as youths access/egress the park through this opening.”

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“Can the Manager please refer to tree at location as per (details supplied) and say if large branches of same can cut

back as a matter of urgency as the residents’ house and car is being destroyed with the amount of sap that is dropping from this tree.”

Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke

“To ask the Manager to provide a Yield Sign at (details supplied).”


“To ask the Manager when suitable housing accommodation can be made available to (details supplied).”


“To ask the Manager when suitable housing accommodation will be offered to family at (details supplied).”


“To ask the Manager when suitable housing accommodation can be made available for a family (details supplied).”

Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon

“Can the manager please identify who owns the piece of green area at (details supplied) and can the manager confirm

that if it is in the ownership of the Council that the rubbish can be cleaned up and that this green area be tidied up properly and that if it is not in the Council's ownership that contact be made with the owner to have it tidied up appropriately.”

Q.35 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).”


“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).” Q.37 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey









“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).” Q.42 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey

“To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).” Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the area manager to indicate (details supplied).” Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the Area Manager to indicate (details supplied).”

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Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland

“To ask the area manager to indicate the junk collection details for the following areas (details supplied).”


“To ask the area manager to ascertain (details supplied).”




“To ask the area manager to liaise with Dublin Bus to install castle kerbs at (details supplied).”




“To ask the area manager to provide a copy of the (details supplied).”




“To ask the area manager to provide an update on (details supplied).”


“To ask the area manager to investigate the legitimacy of (details supplied).”


“Can the manager please refer to trees in area at location as per (details supplied) and say if the can arrange to have

them cut back/seriously pruned as residents in the surrounding area complain that these trees are a night mare for them as they block light form their homes.”


“Can the manager please refer to grass verge(s) at location as per (details supplied) which residents complain are in bits

and say if he will agree to remove same and install cut in parking spaces in their stead and motorists continue to park up on the verges, leaving them in a dreadfully unsightly condition.”


“Can the manager please give an up-date on the situation with Clontarf Baths, to include information on who the owners of the site are, the history of the site, any inclusions or otherwise on the derelict sites register, health and safety issues, planning applications/permissions to date, future plans of the site and any consultation/conversation with the owners and if he will make a statement on the issue.”

Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore

“To ask the manager (details supplied).”


“To ask the Manager to refer to the lane at (details supplied) and say when he can arrange a clean-up of this lane.”


“To ask the Manager to prune back the tree a location as per (details supplied).”

Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

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Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons






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Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí

“Can the Manager deal with the following (details supplied).”



















Q.91 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell


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“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Q.94 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Q.95 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell









“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Q.100 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha


Q.101 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Q.102 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

“To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Q.103 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien


Q.104 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien




Q.107 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha



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DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE

21st December 2015

4993 Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney In consideration of the number of complaints from local residents about the damage the fruit trees on St. Declan’s Road have caused them and their property and following the accident experienced by an elderly lady who fell down and broke her pelvis on October 15th last, and the number of motor vehicles that are being damaged as a result of fruit falling onto them, this area committee calls on the manager to remove the unsuitable fruit trees once and for all and replace them with a more suitable non-fruit bearing variety. Reply:

Dublin City Council is aware of the level of impact that falling fruit has on the residents of this location in Autumn. In the past this Service has described the importance of maintaining these trees in the area. Parks & Landscape Service has worked with Waste Management Services, the Public Domain Officer and the Environmental Officer for the North Central Area to minimise the impact of fallen and falling fruit on residents. It is not possible at the present time to carry out a complete removal and replacement programme of the fruiting trees in the general area at the present time. The overall issue of conflict of fruiting and the negative impacts on residents is included for examination in the preparation of a Tree Strategy for the City, which it is intended will shortly be made available for public consultation. Parks & Landscape Services propose to develop specific proposals for the future of the roadside trees at this location which will follow a survey of the area and this Service will have the outline of this for presentation for the February 2016 North Central Area Committee Meeting. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]


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21st December 2015

4994 Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney That an update be given on Fingal Councils plans for a major sewerage plant, if the Area Office/DCC has made a submission on the issue and if statement can be made on location, effect on City etc. Reply:

As this is not in Dublin City Council area, a copy of the motion has been forwarded to Fingal County Council requesting that a reply be sent directly to the Councillor. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer – 2228848. Email: [email protected]

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21st December 2015

4995 Motion in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey That the "Save Our Seafront" group be represented on the Environmental Monitoring and Liaison Committee for the Sutton2Sandycove Cycleway and Footway Interim Works Project. Reply:

Provision has been made for inclusion by way of nomination through Public Representatives to have representation from this group attend the S 2 S Civic Engagement Forum. This group met with Dublin City Council Engineers and the Environmental & Monitoring Liaison Group nominees on 16th December 2015.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager – 2228846. Email: [email protected]

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21st December 2015

4996 Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons To improve the public lighting in Darndale, particularly in the area surrounding the Darndale Park. Reply:

There is no public lighting improvements programme for 2016. However, if there are specific roads in the (details supplied) area that are of concern to the councillor, please advise us of those roads and we will examine the lighting in them, and any improvements considered necessary, will be added to a list for consideration for inclusion in a future lighting improvements programme subject to available finances. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer – 2224539. Email: [email protected]

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21st December 2015

4997 Motion in the name of Councillor John Lyons

That this area committee wishes to have a report presented to it at the next North Central meeting on the ongoing the construction of 35 No. new terraced houses and associated site works at Buttercup Park, Dublin 17 with particular regard to the effect the works are having on the wider residential area of Buttercup and Snowdrop and the provisions made to ensure that the area is kept as clean and accessible as possible.

Reply:

The contract at Buttercup Park involves building 35 new houses, as well as improving access and parking arrangements for about 30 existing houses. Work started on site at the end of February 2015. Contract completion was due in third quarter of 2016, but work has been delayed by difficulties with services such as gas and electricity that are not accurately shown on any information that was available before the contractor started to dig on site. Completion is now likely to be in last quarter of 2016. The work of constructing these houses has caused considerable disruption to the residents who live near the site. The contractor is making every effort to keep public areas safe, and Dublin City Council discuss site safety with him at every fortnightly site meeting. The project will involve laying drains in roadways in parts of Buttercup Avenue, Buttercup Park, Buttercup Green and Snowdrop Walk. Work has started on these in the grassed area at Buttercup Green and will start in the roads in the new year. Where the road has to be dug up to lay drains, traffic will be reduced to one lane. The builder has a traffic management plan that will ensure this is done safely and with the least possible disruption to residents.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Marguerite Staunton, Acting Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department - 2225153 Email: [email protected]

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21st December 2015


This area committee demands a full maintenance inspection of Darndale FC’s dressing room facility take

place as soon as possible with a view to ensuring that any remedial works required on foot of the inspection are carried out quickly and that a number of rat boxes are installed in the vicinity also.

Reply: The changing rooms at the pavilion at Darndale Park have been inspected by Parks & Landscape Services. It has been confirmed that some decay of flooring of the structure has occurred in 2 dressing rooms. This may be arising from ventilation issues in those rooms and this matter will be further investigated. The damaged areas of flooring will be repaired early in 2016. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]


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21st December 2015


That this area committee thanks Elaine Mulvenny and her two colleagues Joanne and Mary for the work carried out to date on the Macroom-Ferrycarrig laneway issue and wishes all the staff in the North Central area office a very merry Christmas.

Reply: This motion will be discussed at the North Central Area Committee meeting. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870. Email: [email protected]

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21st December 2015

5000 Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

That this Council agrees that membership of the Environmental & Monitoring Liaison Committee be broadened to include the Save our Seafront Group who are registered under DCC’s Public Participation Network (PPN).

Reply:



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21st December 2015

5001 Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee deplores the drive by Crown Paints to outsource 23 unionised jobs from its warehouse facility on the Malahide Road, Coolock to a non-unionised facility in the North of Ireland and supports any action that the workers decide to take to defend their jobs or obtain the maximum possible redundancy terms from the company.

Reply: This motion will be discussed at the North Central Area Committee meeting. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870. Email: [email protected]

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21st December 2015

5002 Motion in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien

That this area committee supports the residents of Fairview who have been making representations to elected representatives and Dublin City Council officials in order that they may obtain adequate and fair opportunities for parking in their vicinity and calls on Council officials to reconsider the position they have taken to date and meet with residents representatives to meaningfully engage with them and find a solution.

Reply: Please see below previous replies given in relation to this issue; As mentioned in a reply below, Parking Enforcement is available to discuss this issue with any representatives of the residents concerned, however it should be noted that what has been requested (i.e. zonal parking) would require an amendment to the current Dublin City Council Parking Control Bye-laws. This was considered in a previous review of the Bye-laws and it was accepted by the Transport SPC that this would not be feasible for a number of reasons.

Reply 1:

The Traffic Advisory Group at it’s meeting on 27/10/15 recommended the introduction of a residential parking scheme. This was subsequently noted at the Area Committee meeting on the 16/11/15. The Area Traffic Engineer will now draw up a plan of the proposed parking scheme which will then be put to a ballot of residents. The waiting period of 6 months (formerly 12 months until 2013) is policy and is not stated in the Bye-laws. This policy was introduced as it was felt that residents on a road where residential parking has been requested, and this subsequently supported by a majority of those residents in a democratic ballot, should have first preference in obtaining a residents permit for parking on that road. While there is no obligation on the Council to ballot residents on the introduction of a residential parking scheme this practise has been in place for around 30 years. To allow residents on Philipsburgh Avenue (who could potentially outnumber the residents on an adjoining road) have a vote on introducing a residential parking scheme on another road would be undemocratic. Philipsburgh Avenue residents will not be balloted on the Melrose Avenue proposal. The Council is satisfied that demand for parking on Melrose Avenue by residents of Melrose Avenue will be extremely high. Should the residents on Melrose Avenue (approx 140m long) vote in favour of introducing a residential parking scheme then free parking will still be available for residents of Philipsburgh Avenue on Inverness Road (approx 146m), Waverly Avenue (approx 120m), Lomond Avenue (approx 92m), Foyle Road (approx 170m) and on Brian Road where there are approx 35 spaces. In addition residents of nos. 107 to 119 Philipsburgh Avenue may be considered for a residential permit on the existing scheme on Annadale Avenue. Should any of the alternative parking streets request residential parking the 6 month waiting period for applying for a pemit on Melrorse Avenue by non-residents will have well expired. Reply 2: The waiting period of 6 months (formerly 12 months until 2013) is policy and is not stated in the Bye-laws. This policy was introduced as it was felt that residents on a road where residential parking has been requested, and this subsequently supported by a majority of those residents in a democratic ballot, should have first preference in obtaining a residents permit for parking on that road. While there is no obligation on the Council to ballot residents on the introduction of a residential parking scheme this practise has been in place for around 30 years. To allow residents on Philipsburgh Avenue (who could potentially outnumber the residents on an adjoining road) have a vote on introducing a residential parking scheme on another road would be undemocratic. In relation to the specific request for zonal parking it is noted that only 4 of the 46 signatories are not Philipsburgh Avenue residents. The Council is satisfied that demand for parking on Melrose Avenue by residents of Melrose Avenue will be extremely high. Should the residents on Melrose Avenue (approx 140m long) vote in favour of introducing a residential parking scheme then free parking will still be available for residents of Philipsburgh Avenue on Inverness Road (approx 146m), Waverly Avenue (approx 120m), Lomond Avenue (approx 92m), Foyle Road (approx 170m) and on Brian Road where there are approx 35 spaces. In addition residents of nos. 107 to 119 Philipsburgh Avenue may be considered for a residential permit on the existing scheme on Annadale. The Council has not chosen to propose privatisation of parking in the area but is simply responding to a request from residents for the opportunity to ballot on the introduction of a residential, pay & display parking scheme.

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Should any of the alternative parking streets request residential parking the 6 month waiting period for applying for a pemit on Melrorse Avenue by non-residents will have well expired. In relation to businesses and people working in the area it is Council policy to deter all day commuter parking specifically for these categories. Reply 3: The Dublin City Council Parking Control Bye-Laws only provide for the issue of residents parking permits for use on the specific road indicated on the permit. The inclusion of additional roads on a resident parking permit is by necessity strictly controlled but is considered on a case by case basis having regard to the spare capacity available on the road where the resident resides or permit relates and spare capacity available on the road being sought. Zonal parking is not provided for in the Bye-laws as its implementation has previously been ruled out for not being feasible to implement for a variety of reasons. The Council is aware of the parking issues faced by residents on Philipsburgh Avenue. Some residents (where there are parking restrictions outside their premises) park on the adjoining streets, St. Josephs Terrace, Turlogh Gardens, Brian Road Lomond Avenue, Foyle Road, Melrose Avenue and Waverly Terrace. In early 2015 residents of Melrose Avenue indicated that they encounter difficulty when seeking to park on that road due to the high level of parking by non-residents and sought the introduction of a residential parking scheme with the required 25% supporting its introduction. If recommended by Dublin City Council’s Traffic Advisory Group, introduction of a scheme will be dependent on a majority of residents voting in favour of the proposed scheme when balloted Should the scheme on Melrose Avenue go ahead the issue of residents parking permits to non-residents (those on Philipsburgh Avenue) will be strictly subject to eligibility criteria. Residents of dwellings that directly adjoin a road on which there is a scheme are entitled to permits in the same manner as residents of the road. All residential schemes are deemed “High Demand” for an initial period of 6 months following introduction in order to determine the true level of demand from the residents. Following this initial period applications may be considered from residents of adjoining roads. In this regard, the Dublin City Council Parking Control Bye-Laws provide for the issue of a residents parking permit to residents of adjoining roads where “the parking of vehicles on the applicant’s road is significantly restricted by parking controls”. Applications of this type are granted on a case by case basis taking account of the restrictions that apply on the applicant’s road and the level of spare capacity remaining on the road being sought. Therefore depending on location some residents on Philipsburgh Avenue may be considered for eligibility for a permit on Melrose Avenue. Despite initial enquiries in early 2015 regarding the introduction of a residential parking scheme on Waverley Terrace there has been no further indication from residents of that road that there is a sufficient desire for a scheme so parking on Waverly Terrace is currently free for all to avail of as is parking on St. Josephs Terrace, Turlogh Gardens, Brian Road, Lomond Avenue and Foyle Road. Some residents on Philipsburgh Avenue have sought eligibility for parking on the existing residential scheme on Annadale Avenue and have been granted permits for Annadale Avenue. Should residential parking schemes be requested on the currently free roads off Philipsburgh Avenue it is the Council’s experience that residents on roads with parking restrictions similar to Philipsburgh Avenue can generally be accommodated on the adjacent roads. Parking Enforcement is available to discuss the matter with any representative of residents concerned. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Kevin Meade, A/Parking Enforcement Officer - 2222501

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21st December 2015

5003 Motion in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell

That this Area Committee agree that we are concerned, that in respect of land zoned Z15 the ‘open for consideration’ use in the current Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 is being improperly used for excessive residential development proposals. This is not the intention of the ‘open for consideration’ use which is set out very clearly in the Development Plan: An open for consideration use is one which may be permitted where the planning authority is satisfied that the proposed development would be compatible with the overall policies and objectives for the zone, would not have undesirable effects on permitted uses, and would otherwise be consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Reply: All planning applications are considered on their merits having regard to the Development Plan. Proposals are assessed in a holistic way, having regard to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as required under planning legislation. In this regard it is noted that para. 15.10.14 of the City Development Plan includes the following: “Where there is an existing institutional and/or community use, any proposed development for “open for consideration” uses on the part of the landholding, shall be required to demonstrate to the Planning Authority how the proposal is in accordance with and assists in securing the aims of the zoning objective; how it secures the retention of the main institutional and community uses on the lands, including space for any necessary expansion of such uses; how it secures the retention of existing functional open space e.g. school playing fields; and the manner in which the nature and scale of the proposal integrates with the surrounding lands zoned Z15” Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: John O’Hara, Deputy Planning Officer - 2223813. Email: [email protected]


21st December, 2015 Q.1 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “To ask the Chief Executive to confirm in respect to allotments at Belmayne the number of the allotments currently in use, that he can increase the number of water taps to allotment holders, increase the water pressure to the taps and confirm the number of persons on the waiting list to get allotments.” Reply:

All of the 112 Allotments in Belmayne have been allocated . Each allotment holder has paid the appropriate fee and been issued with an 11 month Licence agreement from February 2015. As this is the winter season there is considerably less use of the Allotments , we anticipate a lot more activity from early March onwards . To assist the plot holders with the requirement for water on site , we have installed two large rainwater harvesting containers,in addition to the existing taps. We appreciate in times of peak demand that the pressure can be reduced . We expect that the rain water harvesting containers will assist in the Summer months.

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There are currently 71 people on the waiting list for the Belmayne allotments . Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Vanessa Carey, Administrative Officer - 2228852 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.2 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the Area Manager to respond to this query (details supplied).” Reply:

Our Energy Liaison Officer confirms these dwellings will be surveyed and insulated early in the new year. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.3 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore “Can the Area Manager report on (details supplied).” Reply:

Waste Management Services have and will continue to monitor the usage of the above mentioned litter bin. We will ensure that this litter bin is emptied on a regular basis. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services- 2224240 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.4 Question in the name of Councillor Seán Haughey “To ask the Area Manager the following (details supplied).” Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services propose to refurbish and upgrade the existing tennis sports facility in (details supplied) including the upgrading of the existing car park and providing additional parking on the hard surface that was previously tarmacadam surfaced tennis courts.

The upgrading of the car park at this location was included in the Part 8 Planning application for the additional artificial surface playing pitch proposal. This was accepted by the Planning Department as it was an addition of an existing facility that will benefit park users. The provision of automatic electronic gates or bollards is being researched and similar models from other local authorities are being investigated to see if they would suit the car park at its entrance.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Noel McEvoy Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223401



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21st December, 2015 Q.5 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “To ask the Area Manager the reasons why Dublin City Council cancelled the bi montly meeting in December between officials from Dublin City Council, Larnrod Eireann and Donaghmede Estate Residents Assocation.” Reply:

The meeting above is postponed by agreement and some discussion with the Chairperson DERA. It is a rare event for the above to occur. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager – 2228846. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.6 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the Area Manager to make provision for (details supplied).” Reply:

The 200m section of (details supplied 1) from the (details supplied 2) Link Road to (details supplied) Drive is bordered on the southern side by a strip of green open space.The northern section is served by a footpath. From observation as there is no significant desire line for pedestrians to warrant the provision of a footpath on the southern section, together with the lack of funding available for such works, the extension of the footpath is not recommended. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Alan O’Mara, Executive Technician – 2222505. Email: alan.o’[email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.7 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the Area Manager to have the following maintenance carried out (details supplied).” Reply:

The Area Maintenance Officer confirms that this work will be carried out over the next two weeks. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048. Email: [email protected]

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A report has been forwarded to the Councillor. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Kevin Meade, A/Parking Enforcement Officer - 2222501 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.9 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the manager advise (details supplied).” Reply:

A list of tree maintenance works locations proposed for 2015 by Parks and Landscape Services for North Central Area was provided to councillors early in 2015. These locations have in the main been addressed with some works to be carried out before the end of the year. A similar list will be provided to Councillors early in 2016 on meeting priority pruning requirements throughout the area. This priority is assessed on an on-going basis and is subject to minor change depending on unforeseen events such as the impact of storms, vandalism, and accidental damage. The dormant season commences after leaf fall in Autumn and continues until the commencement of growth in spring. Tree maintenance operations also must take into account regulations regarding bird nesting season which impacts when such tree maintenance works can be carried out. Parks and Landscape Services is preparing a tree strategy for trees in the city at present which will shortly be brought to SPC and pubic consultation, which on completion will provide information on policy and strategy regarding the maintenance of the asset of public trees throughout the city. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]


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21st December, 2015 Q.10 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the manager arrange to (details supplied).” Reply:

1.There was a fault on the supply cable to the lights on (details supplied) (pole numbers 31,33, 35, 37, 39, 41 & 43). This was repaired on 4/12/15 and all lights here are currently working. 2.Pole 4 was reported as out on 2/12/15 and was repaired on 3/12/15. All lights here are currently operational. 3.All lights here are currently operational. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer - 2224539. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.11 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore “Can an urgent replacement be carried out at (details supplied).” Reply:

The Area Maintenance Foreman inspected the windows in this dwelling. They are deemed in need of replacement and categorised as Category A as follows:

Category Description Estimated Timeframe

A Windows are extensively rotten. Urgent replacement required.

0 to 3 months (approximately, depending on demand)

It should be noted that there is a high demand in the 'Category A' list as a result of a backlog due to the change over in categorisation which will require the '0-3 months approximately depending on demand' to be extended for a period until the backlog is cleared. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.12 Question in the name of Councillor Declan Flanagan


Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services has no plans at present to install planter boxes at this location. Where resources are available to plant and maintain such features they are generally placed in the public domain with high impact and footfall often in the vicinity of retail centres. Due to the concentration of over-ground and underground services present at this roadway it has not been possible to identify any suitable roadside tree planting pits and tree planting is confined to the public open space on the western side of the road. Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent Tel: 2223436/2228869


There are no current plans to install planters at this location, however if the resident makes contact with the Environmental Liaison Officer directly we can discuss the allocation of planters to this area based on whether funding is available at the time.

Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868. Email: [email protected] Dave Dinnigan Area Manager


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Reply:

A report has been forwarded to the Councillor. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Alan O’Mara, Senior Executive Technician – 2222505. Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

A request was received on 19th October, 2015, for double yellow lines at the corner of (details supplied 1) and (details supplied 2) as above – however, these roads do not meet. Clarification was received on 4th December, 2015, that the request for double yellow lines is for the corner of Newbrook Road and (details supplied 2). This request is listed on the Traffic Advisory Group Agenda for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory

Group - 2222528 Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

A report will be issued directly to the Councillor within 2 weeks. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: John Ryan, Project Manager - 2225367. Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

This location will be inspected over the coming days. Where renewal is required, it will be listed and tasked at the earliest opportunity.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Damien Cooney, Assistant Traffic Officer – 086 8151521. Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

In 2013 consultants, CSEA were appointed to carry out an assessment of the (details supplied) roundabout and propose recommendations for works. They made a number of suggestions and as a result a funding application is being submitted to the National Transport Authority for the construction of 2 No. Toucan crossings at this roundabout, and the completion of the inbound bus lane. The toucan crossings should allow school going children to cross the roads more safety, while the completion of the bus lane should allow the bus to get nearer to the roundabout without being impinged. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Hussey, Senior Executive Engineer – 2222759. Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

Road Maintenance Services has completed pothole repairs at this location. Carriageway resurfacing will be considered for 2016 as part of our major works programme. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297. Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

The Public Domain Officer and Environmental Liaison Officer made enquiries to a number of our Dublin City Council Departments after a smell was noticed at a number of locations in the North Central Area around the date mentioned by the Deputy in his letter. However, after investigation unfortunately no evidence was found as to where the smell emanated from. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Richard Cleary, Public Domain Officer – 2228866.

Email: [email protected] Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868. Email: [email protected]


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Reply:

We will examine the poles in (details supplied) and if painting is required and the poles are suitable, they will be included on a future painting programme subject to available finances. Please note there is no public lighting improvements programme for 2016.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer – 2224539. Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

Works on the Bedsit Amalgamation of Block 2 at (details supplied) are currently taking place with a projected completion in late spring of 2016. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

The total number of adults accessing emergency accommodation in Q3 of this year was 3,328. We do not record people by their postal code on PASS. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Cathal Morgan, Dublin Region Homeless Executive – 2223863.



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21st December, 2015 Q.23 Question in the name of Councillor Larry O’Toole “To ask the area Manager to respond to this request (details supplied).” Reply:

Following a meeting with the Councillor with regard to the layout, the potential for closure and new entrance has been discussed. Discussion covered desirable options for doing what is suggested and more will follow. The above will in fact require an extinguishment of the path. This in our view is doable once the pedestrian entrance into the treatment centre can be accommodated by other means. The means suggested is that of the creation of a small alternative path next to the tarmac one in place at the rear of changing rooms and this will require resources. Public response to the extinguishment proposed will feature in the picture, that is if an extinguishment process was initiated. The other important element would be inclusion of the left over pieces of pathway and triangular site adjacent into what would effectively be an extension to the Park area. A number of steps in sequence are joint agreement of parks, successful extinguishment and the commitment of resources to effect closure and neatening off of the boundary. These are three core elements before this could be advanced. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager – 2228846. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.24 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “Can the manager please refer to area at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can arrange for the “no dog fouling” campaign (referred to at our Budget meeting in city hall) to be initiated at location as per (details supplied) as residents complain about a problem of dog owners allowing their pets to foul public paths as well as private gardens.” Reply:

Arrangements have been made to have anti-dog fouling signs put in place at (details supplied). This will take a number of weeks as the crew are currently working on a long list which was forwarded to them early December. Contact: Bernie Lillis, Litter Prevention Officer - 2224243


Dog fouling was the single biggest issue raised by Dubliners during the initial public consultation for the draft Litter Management Plan 2016 to 2018. The plan proposes to work with dog owners to educate them about their responsibilities in this regard and to make them aware of the penalties for not cleaning up after their dogs. The North Central Area Office is anticipating that funding will be set aside in 2016 specifically to cover this initiative and the (details supplied) area will be considered for inclusion in such a campaign. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Officer – 2228868. Email: [email protected]


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21st December, 2015 Q.25 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the Manager when suitable housing accommodation will be made available to a family who have been on the housing list for fourteen years as per (details supplied).” Reply:

I can confirm that the applicant (details supplied) is registered on the Housing List since 7/7/03. The applicant is currently in Band 3 with a position of 16 for Area B( Artane/Coolock/ Donaghmede/Darndale/Kilbarrack). Unfortunately there are a number of other applicants seeking similar accommodation but with a higher position. Therefore it may be some time yet before the applicant is reached with an offer of housing

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations & Transfers - 2222061 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.26 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the Manager to refer to a person as per (details supplied) who received a fine from inadvertently leaving an item at the bring centre in Whitehall due to both recycling bins being full and say

3. If the fine issued against this elderly lady can be re-examined/waived as she did not realise that what she was doing would result in a fine

4. If, from now on, a notice can be erected next to the bring centre stating that no items should be left if recycling bins are full.”

Reply:

1. The above mentioned litter fine was cancelled following a successful appeal. 2. Consideration is being given to having such a notice erected next to our bring centres in conjunction with

the existing ‘No Dumping’ signs.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.27 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the Manager to refer to dead tree at location as per (details supplied) which resident feels is a serious hazard to passing pedestrians and to her own property and say when same tree can be removed.” Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services staff have inspected tree at the above location. The tree referred to is dead and this Service proposes to include its removal in the tree maintenance works for this district to be carried out before the end of the current dormant season in early 2016.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869



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21st December, 2015 Q.28 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “To ask the manager to refer to opening/breach in fence at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can assist in having same closed off as residents opposite complain of anti- social behaviour emanating from this particular spot as youths access/egress the park through this opening.” Reply:

The fence surrounds the football pitches of the school and is not the responsibility of Dublin City Council. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Richard Cleary, Public Domain Officer – 2228868. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.29 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “Can the Manager please refer to tree at location as per (details supplied) and say if large branches of same can cut back as a matter of urgency as the residents’ house and car is being destroyed with the amount of sap that is dropping from this tree.” Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services has made contact with the resident at the above location and has agreed to carry out some tree pruning works at this location early in 2016 Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869



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21st December, 2015 Q.30 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To ask the Manager to provide a Yield Sign at (details supplied).” Reply:

The Traffic Advisory Group, at its meeting of 24th November, 2015, reported that a yield sign with complementary road markings exist on Montrose Park, west of the junction with Montrose Close, and that the signage on the approach to this junction on Montrose Close has been removed indicating that Montrose Close has priority. A speed ramp has also been provided on Montrose Park. Notwithstanding this, motorists must drive with due consideration on estate roads such as these where signage is not normally applied. The Traffic Advisory Group, therefore, did not recommend the provision of further signage at this location.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Stephen Hickey, Senior Staff Officer, Administration/Traffic Advisory


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21st December, 2015 Q.31 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To ask the Manager when suitable housing accommodation can be made available to (details supplied).” Reply:

The applicant (details supplied) is currently deferred on the Housing Waiting List. At the applicants last visit to Housing Allocations in 2014 he was advised to supply documentation in relations to a previous home. To date this documentation has not been submitted and the applicant would be advised to contact Housing Allocations and update his situation. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations & Transfers

- 2222061 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.32 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To ask the Manager when suitable housing accommodation will be offered to family at (details supplied).” Reply:

The applicant (details supplied) is registered on the Housing List in Band 3 with a position of 348 for Area B (Artane/Coolock/Donaghmede/Darndale/Kilbarrack). The applicant is also listed for Voluntary Housing. The applicant (details supplied) may apply for a priority under the medical priority/ exceptional social grounds scheme. Based on this position it will be a considerable length of time before the applicant is reached with an offer of housing. Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations & Transfers Tel: 01 2222061 Email: [email protected]

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Are being asked to leave your rental accommodation, if your landlord is selling the property or reacquiring it for personal use?

Do not have enough money to pay your rent and feel you are at risk of becoming homeless?

This FREEPHONE 1800 454 454 is provided by Threshold, on behalf of the four Dublin local authorities. It will work with other key services to make sure that assistance is available to you and your family, if you are at risk of losing your home in the private rented sector.

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You and your family’s needs will be assessed within 24 hours of your initial contact with the service.

Step Two Your case will be confidentially referred to an appropriate visiting tenancy sustainment service for ongoing support, if required.

If you are currently living in the Dublin City Council area, Dublin Simon Community Tenancy Sustainment Service will assist you.

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If there is a clear dispute between you as a tenant and your landlord, your case will be referred to the Private Residential Tenancies Board for action. Step Four If you do not have enough money to pay your landlord and are at a very high risk of losing your home and the above steps have been explored, the four Dublin local authorities, Threshold and the Department of Social Protection (who provide you with your Social Welfare Allowance and Rent Supplement) will intervene to try and prevent you from becoming homeless, by providing assistance for an emergency period. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

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21st December, 2015 Q.33 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To ask the Manager when suitable housing accommodation can be made available for a family (details supplied).” Reply:

The applicant (details supplied) was awarded a Welfare Priority on 10/8/12 and currently holds the following positions: No 2 for four bed accommodation in Area B( Artane/Coolock/Darndale/Kilbarrack) No 6 for three bed accommodation in Area B. As there are a number of other applicants on this list but with a higher position, it may still be some time before the applicant is reached with an offer of suitable accommodation Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Flynn, Housing Allocations & Transfers - 2222061 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.34 Question in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon “Can the manager please identify who owns the piece of green area at (details supplied) and can the manager confirm that if it is in the ownership of the Council that the rubbish can be cleaned up and that this green area be tidied up properly and that if it is not in the Council's ownership that contact be made with the owner to have it tidied up appropriately.” Reply:

The area referred to above is roadside open space in the charge of Parks & Landscape Services. A clean-up of this planted area will be carried out by this Service within the next two weeks. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869



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The Area Maintenance Officer reports that the handles on the windows will be repaired in the next few weeks. Replacement timber double-glazed windows will now be ordered from our Joinery Workshop. They are categorised as Category A.





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The above location was examined. While the gap in the fence is not huge, the fabric of the palisade is very poor . We will undertake to look at options to secure the area. This is outside the remit of a number of departments, including the Area Office. However, we will explore what can be done to bring a solution to the situation . Dave Dinnigan

Area Manager Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager – 2228846. Email: [email protected]

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Road Maintenance Services has inspected this location. A repair has been scheduled and works will be completed when a crew is next available in the area. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297. Email: [email protected]

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This case was approved and awarded a high medical priority for the provision of a ramp. An initial surveyor of the feasibility of the ramp was carried out in September 2015. Further to a further detailed inspection for sketch design purposes, it was found that other works will be necessary at the property in order to provide both the ramp and also allow access through the front entrance. The front entrance will have to be widened also. The plans for these alterations should be completed early in 2016 and the works should commence in approx 10 - 12 weeks. The tenant was informed of the changes that have to be made and was also advised of the approximate waiting time for the works.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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The Area Maintenance Officer reports that these repairs will be carried out early in 2016. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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Waste Management Services had the above mentioned footpath cleaned on the 11th December 2015. We will continue to do all we can to keep this location as clean as possible. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240. Email: [email protected]

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Waste Management Services cleaned (details supplied) on the 11th December 2015. We will continue to do all we can to keep this area as clean as possible. The Environmental Liaison Officer inspected this location on the 10th and 14th December and found it to be in good condition on both occasions. The local Area Litter Warden has been requested to inspect this location on a weekly basis. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240


Contact: Catherine Brophy Walsh, Environmental Liaison Officer – 2228868. Email: [email protected]


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The flooding at this location will be investigated by the Drainage Division to identify any appropriate flood alleviation measures. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Conor Lynch, Executive Engineer - 2224566 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.43 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “To ask the area manager to indicate (details supplied).” Reply:

Dublin City Council have purchased 2 properties in (details supplied) in 2015. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Marguerite Staunton, Acting Senior Executive Officer, Housing Department - 2225153 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.44 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “To ask the Area Manager to indicate (details supplied).” Reply:

When Parks and Landscape Services are carrying out grass mowing operations whether by direct labour or by supervised contract works, the grass is checked for the presence of litter. On occasion material which is deeply embedded may not be detected however this material is generally removed following mowing operations should it be noted. Where this arises from contract works this is brought to the attention of the contractor to address the specific issue. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869



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21st December, 2015 Q.45 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “To ask the area manager to indicate the junk collection details for the following areas (details supplied).” Reply:

The Waste Management Services Division made a presentation to the Environment SPC advising that the junk collection will move to an online format where householders can arrange a junk collection for a reasonable fee. It is no longer sustainable to provide a free junk collection to all households across the City. It is intended that the new online service will be introduced in the Spring of 2016 and will be subject to staff resources and the finance being available to provide this service. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Brian Hanney, SEO, Waste Management – 2224475. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.46 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “To ask the area manager to ascertain (details supplied).” Reply:

The explanation for what to all appearances now conforms to a lane at this location was due to the fact that while DCC carried out construction of 1 & 2 (details supplied), the need to create this lane/passageway was basically to allow house no 141 to retain access to their side entrance. Separately I can confirm that no record of this section of passageway exists and in fact this area was part of an existing vacant site where we carried out construction as mentioned. We can look at options which may include options to dispose or close. There are currently no services existing under this passageway/lane Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager – 2228846. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.47 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “To ask the area manager to ascertain (details supplied).”

Reply: There have been four separate applications relating to this site in recent years. The Planning Department will contact the developer and get an answer to the Councillors question and reply directly to her on the matter as soon as possible. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: John Downey, Administrative Officer - 2223465 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.48 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “To ask the area manager to liaise with Dublin Bus to install castle kerbs at (details supplied).”

Reply: The Councillor should contact Dublin Bus with the request for castle kerb at (details supplied). Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297. Email: [email protected]

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Reply: Financial Contribution & Bonds Section hold a bond for (details supplied) Estate, an AIB bank guarantee of €1,692,300.

The taking in charge of residential developments is subject to the terms of Section 180 of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended by the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act 2010, and initiated under section 11 of the Roads Act 1993.

The Dublin City Council Planning Department can only assess requests for the taking in charge of a development when submitted by the developer by the majority of the qualified electors who are owners or occupiers of the houses involved. There is no provision in the legislation as it currently stands that will allow Dublin City Council to process requests for the taking in charge of developments from Management companies. A meeting will be arranged early in the new year to discuss the options that are available in relation to this development and we will revert to the Councillor when we have further information following this meeting.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Michael Galvin, Financial Contributions - 2223585

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21st December, 2015 Q.50 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “To ask the area manager to provide a copy of the (details supplied).”

Reply: Gerard O’Connell will be presenting results on (details supplied) at the Area Committee Meeting on the 21st December 2015. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Gerard O’Connell, Engineer-in-Charge, Regional Projects & Flood Advisory Office, - 2224302.


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Reply: There is no bond held by Dublin City Council’s Financial Contribution & Bonds Section for (details supplied) Estate. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Declan Geraghty, Financial Contributions & Bonds - 2223127

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21st December, 2015 Q.52 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “To ask the area manager to provide an update on (details supplied).”

Reply: Pedestrian crossings on the slip roads from/to the (details supplied) were examined in 2013 and a preliminary design was developed. However, no funding was available from the NTA to progress these works either in 2014 or 2015. At present, there are no proposals to carry out works at this location as the route of the Swords/Airport to City Centre Bus Rapid Transit route, as proposed by the NTA, has not been finalised. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Hussey, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Management and

Control - 2222759 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.53 Question in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland “To ask the area manager to investigate the legitimacy of (details supplied).”

Reply: Temporary planning permission for small commercial vehicles sales, with associated office, and retention of a vehicle car wash and associated storage was granted on 17 April 2013 for a period of 5 years. The permission did not include the provision of signs. Under the provisions of class 13 of schedule 2 – part 2 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, the erection of a sign for the purposes of identification, direction or warning with respect to the land or structures on which they are exhibited are exempt from requiring planning permission. This exemption is subject to a size limit of 0.3sq.m. for each sign. A site inspection carried out on 22 September 2015 showed that the signs concerned breach the exemption limits. A number of other structures that do not enjoy the benefit of exemption or planning permission were noted during the inspection. These issues have been brought to the attention of the property owners and operators. A further inspection is being arranged and consideration will be given to further enforcement proceedings following that inspection. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Fiacra Worrall, Assistant Enforcement Manager – 2223316 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.54 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “Can the manager please refer to trees in area at location as per (details supplied) and say if the can arrange to have them cut back/seriously pruned as residents in the surrounding area complain that these trees are a night mare for them as they block light form their homes.”

Reply:

I wish to advise that the planting referred to is located on lands, located between residential properties, to the rear both of the roads described above. These lands are without access and are not public open space in the charge of Parks and Landscape Services. Following recent correspondence from a public representative regarding this issue the matter was referred by this Service to Property Management, of Development Department for examination and direct reply.




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21st December, 2015 Q.55 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney “Can the manager please refer to grass verge(s) at location as per (details supplied) which residents complain are in bits and say if he will agree to remove same and install cut in parking spaces in their stead and motorists continue to park up on the verges, leaving them in a dreadfully unsightly condition.”

Reply: It is not the policy of D.C.C.to concrete over grass verges to accommodate parking. Such undertaking would require the pathway to be converted to a carriageway. This would involve reconstruction to full carriageway standard in order to accommodate vehicle weights. The reconstruction including the relocation of services such as public lighting, drainage and landscaping would be cost prohibitive. There is no funding available for such works therefore this request is not recommended. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Alan O’Mara, Senior Executive Technician – 2222505. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.56 Question in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney

“Can the manager please give an up-date on the situation with Clontarf Baths, to include information on who the owners of the site are, the history of the site, any inclusions or otherwise on the derelict sites register, health and safety issues, planning applications/permissions to date, future plans of the site and any consultation/conversation with the owners and if he will make a statement on the issue.”

Reply: The site at Clontarf Baths is not on the Derelict Sites Register. The site was recently inspected by the Derelict Sites Section following the receipt of a complaint, and the owners, The Clontarf Baths and Assembly Rooms Company Ltd, have been requested to carry out improvement works to remove graffiti and litter from the gate area of the baths. Contact: Nial Dully, Derelict Sites – 2223941 Email: [email protected] The former Clontarf public baths were apparently closed to the public in 1996. A summary of the key planning applications relating to Clontarf Baths are outlined below: App Ref: 2975/11 Permission GRANTED by DCC and An Bord Pleanala under ABP ref. PL 29N 240131 for alterations to the existing Clontarf Baths and site to include: demolition of the existing derelict structure; the provision of a flood defence wall to protect the Baths; the refurbishment and reinstatement of the existing seawater swimming pool area; the construction of a pavilion restaurant and café bar (350m²); and the provision of 15 car parking spaces. App Ref: 4076/10 Permission GRANTED by DCC and An Bord Pleanala under ABP ref. PL 29N.239460 for Alterations to the existing Baths and site to include the provision of a flood defence wall to protect the Baths and link with Dublin City Council's proposed Clontarf Flood defences as approved by an Board Pleanala (reg ref 29N.ja0008). App Ref: 3843/07 Permission GRANTED by DCC but REFUSED by ABP for demolition of existing sheds and outbuildings associated with the former outdoor pool and the construction of a day spa (total area 3431sqm) which will consist of a single storey building with a basement level. visitor surface car park (50 car spaces). App. Ref 1498/04: Permission GRANTED by DCC but REFUSED by ABP for modification for a two storey restaurant/café/retail building with basement level incorporating a mixed use development comprising visitor surface car park (109 car spaces), App. Ref 2068/01: Application WITHDRAWN for A two storey building incorporating a mixed use development comprising: a craft centre/shop, licensed restaurant and cafe-bar, tea rooms, art gallery, yacht and boat clubhouse and associated offices and other ancillary facilities. App Ref: 4219/00: Permission GRANTED by DCC but REFUSED by ABP for a two-storey building, incorporating a mixed use development comprising: a craft centre/shop, licensed restaurant and cafe-bar, tea rooms, art gallery and associated offices and other facilities. The proposed development forms part of a linear park and includes visitor facilities (including parking) for local cultural and recreational activities situated along the seafront. . App. Ref: 1939/90: Outline Permission REFUSED by DCC for development of a two-storey building occupying the area where the change-rooms were located and to refit the existing pool area to accommodate an indoor swimming pool and an outdoor swimming pool. The indoor swimming pool was to be enclosed in a conservatory type structure. A restaurant was also attached to this development, and the proposal also included a revised car parking area. An appeal against the planning authority decision to refuse permission was withdrawn prior to determination of a decision.

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The site is privately owned and this department has not had consultation/conversation with the owners. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager

Contact: Bryan Ward, Senior Executive Planner – 2226169 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.57 Question in the name of Councillor Ciarán O’Moore “To ask the manager (details supplied).”

Reply: The Council’s Planning Enforcement Section has not received a formal complaint concerning the structure concerned. The attachment to this question states that the structure was erected in 2009 or earlier. Under section 157 (4) of the Planning and Development Acts, the Council is prohibited from initiating enforcement action once seven years has elapsed from the date development commenced. Confirmation of the approximate date that the developer began constructing the shed is required in this instance to take enforcement action. The Council does not hold records of land ownership. Any dispute over the developers right to build at this location is a civil matter to be resolved between the parties concerned. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Fiacra Worrall, Assistant Enforcement Manager – 2223316 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.58 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To ask the Manager to refer to the lane at (details supplied) and say when he can arrange a clean-up of this lane.”

Reply: Waste Management Services had the above mentioned laneway cleaned on the 4th December 2015. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.59 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke “To ask the Manager to prune back the tree a location as per (details supplied).”

Reply: Parks & Landscape Service staff have examined the tree at the above location. This tree is considered to be currently in satisfactory condition and is not considered to require general pruning operations at present. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869



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21st December, 2015 Q.60 Question in the name of Councillor Denise Mitchell


Reply: The applicant (details supplied) is currently on the waiting list in Band 3 for three bed accommodation and has the following position: 96th for Area B ( Darndale/Coolock/Raheny/Kilbarrack) The applicant is also listed for Voluntary Housing. Based on this position it will be a considerable length of time before the applicant is reached with an offer of accommodation. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations and Transfers - 2222061 Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

I can confirm the applicant (details supplied) is on the Housing List since the original date of application ( 12/9/15). The applicant is listed in Band 2 for three bed accommodations and has the following position: 383 for Area B ( Darndale, Coolock, Raheny, Edenmore, Kilbarrack, Artane) The applicant is also listed for Voluntary Housing. Based on this position, it will be some time before the applicant will be reached with an offer of accommodation. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations & Transfers - 2222061 Email: [email protected]

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I can confirm that the applicant (details supplied) is currently on the waiting list in Band 2. The applicant is listed for three bed accommodation and is no 208 for Area B ( Darndale, Coolock, Raheny, Killbarrack). The applicant is also listed for Voluntary Housing., Based on this position it will be a considerable length of time before the applicant will be reached with an offer of accommodation. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations & Transfers - 2222061 Email: [email protected]

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The applicant (details supplied) is currently on the Housing List in Band 3 and listed for two bed accommodation. The positions are as follows: 174th for Area B( Darndale/Coolock/Raheny/Kilbarrack) 185th for Area H ( Ballybough/Summerhill/East Wall/North Strand) 85th for Area E (Cabra/Finglas) Based on these positions I cannot give a timeline as to when the applicant will be reached with an offer of accommodation. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations and Transfers


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Reply:

The Area Maintenance Foreman has called to this dwelling on a number of occasions, however access was not gained. He also tried to make contact by phone but no reply. Contact details were left for the tenant. Arrangements will be made to inspect the bathroom when the tenant makes contact with the depot. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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The Area Maintenance Foreman reports that the repair to the door has been carried out. Further investigation is required into evidence of a leak in an upstairs bedroom. This investigation will be carried out and any necessary repairs carried out. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

A report has been forwarded to the Councillor.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance Section

Email: [email protected] Phone: 222 2048


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Reply:

The Area Maintenance Officer has called to this dwelling. Further investigation is required and will be carried out. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

Over the past number of months new high-performance double glazed windows have been installed in (details supplied) and the heating system has been upgraded, throughout the complex. These measures now provide improved comfort levels in the apartments, and will ensure stable temperatures all year round. The recommended temperatures for dwellings (as set out by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and HIQUA) are 21degC in living rooms and 18degC in bedrooms, and residents are now able to control the temperature in their apartment between 20degC and 22degC, by using the new thermostat on the wall in their Living Room. The residents continue to pay less than a third of the rate that tenants throughout the city pay utilities for heat and pay less than a quarter of the costs that are incurred in providing heating to the complex. It should also be noted that the temperature in one of the units which was the subject of a complaint was 25 degrees, considerably in excess of recommended temperatures. However we acknowledge that there can be teething problems when any new system is introduced and we will continue to monitor and review the performance of the system and the complaints received and take action as required. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance – 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

A report has been forwarded to the Councillor. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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Reply: The park at the above location is checked on a weekly basis for the presence of litter. Arrangements are in place for the removal of the waste as presented in the photographs supplied. There appears to be on-going abuse of the park by those carrying out dumping from wheelie bins in the recent past at this park and the Litter Warden for the area has been made aware of the activity.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.71 Question in the name of Councillor Paddy Bourke


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21st December, 2015 Q.74 Question in the name of Councillor John Lyons


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The Area Maintenance Officer reports that the hinges on the front PVC windows will be renewed. Repairs to the handrail and the door frame will also be carried out. There are no further repairs required by Housing Maintenance. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance - 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

I can confirm the applicant (details supplied) is currently on the waiting list and is listed in Band 3 for three bed accommodation and has the following position: 54th for Area B (Darndale/Coolock/Raheny/Edenmore/Kilbarrack) The applicant is also listed for Voluntary Housing. Based on this position it will be a considerable length of time before the applicant is reached with an offer of accommodation. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Housing Allocations and Transfers - 222 2061 Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

The Area Maintenance Officer reports that this work has been listed for completion with the roofer in the depot. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance -- 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

The Area Maintenance Officer reports that this work has been listed for completion with the roofer in the depot. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance.


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Reply:

The Area Maintenance Foreman inspected the windows in this dwelling. They are deemed in need of replacement and categorised as Category A as follows:





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Reply:

The above location was examined. While the gap in the fence is not huge, the fabric of the palisade is very poor . We will undertake to look at options to secure the area. This is outside the remit of a number of departments, including the Area Office. However, we will explore what can be done to bring a solution to the situation . Dave Dinnigan

Area Manager Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager – 2228846. Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

Over the past number of months new high-performance double glazed windows have been installed in (details supplied) and the heating system has been upgraded, throughout the complex. These measures now provide improved comfort levels in the apartments, and will ensure stable temperatures all year round. The recommended temperatures for dwellings (as set out by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and HIQUA) are 21degC in living rooms and 18degC in bedrooms and residents are now able to control the temperature in their apartment between 20degC and 22degC, by using the new thermostat on the wall in their Living Room. The residents continue to pay less than a third of the rate that tenants throughout the city pay utilities for heat and pay less than a quarter of the costs that are incurred in providing heating to the complex. It should also be noted that the temperature in one of the units which was the subject of a complaint was 25 degrees, considerably in excess of recommended temperatures. However we acknowledge that there can be teething problems when any new system is introduced and we will continue to monitor and review the performance of the system and the complaints received and take action as required. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Hugh McKenna, Senior Executive Officer, Housing Maintenance – 2222048 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.81 Question in the name of Councillor Naoise O’Muirí


Reply:

The Traffic Advisory Group, at its meeting of 25th April, 2013, reported that the introduction of a one-way system on Middle Third would lead to increased vehicular speeds, cause inconvenience to local residents and also create operational difficulties for emergency and other services. The Traffic Advisory Group, therefore, did not recommend the introduction of a one-way system at this location. The Area Traffic Engineer has confirmed that the above recommendation still applies.




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Reply:

Waste Management Services had the roadside cycle lane at (details supplied) cleared of leaves on the 10th December 2015. We will monitor this cycle lane on a regular basis to ensure that it is kept as free of leaves or any other hazards as possible.

Parks & Landscape Services carries out regular maintenance operations on the cycleway through the above park on an on-going basis. The last such operation which consisted of sweeping and leaf removal from its surface was carried out during week ending 13th December 2015.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services – 2224240

Email: [email protected] Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent – 2223436/2228869. Email: [email protected]


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Reply:

Waste Management Services clean around this location on a daily basis in order to keep on top of the dumping which occurs here. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240. Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

Parks and Landscape Services staff have inspected the roadside tree at the above location and the tree is not being considered for removal at present. We will advise Roads Maintenance Service of the condition of the footpath in the immediate vicinity of this tree.




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Parks and Landscape Service staff has inspected the roadside tree at the above location. This tree is considered to be in satisfactory condition at present and is not being considered for removal. This Service will advise Roads Maintenance service of the condition of the footpath in the immediate vicinity of this tree.




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This request has been acknowledged on 6/2/15 and listed on the Sharepoint Management system(SR15979) for action. The matter is currently with the ITS division and is being dealt with in conjunction with SR20941,for examination of the current operation of the signals at this junction. A recommendation request for the installation of new 3 aspect head including red arrow signals is currently awaiting approval. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Alan O’Mara, Senior Executive Technician - 2222505. Email: [email protected]

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Parks and Landscape Services staff have inspected the roadside tree at the above location and will advise Roads Maintenance Service of the condition of the footpath in the immediate vicinity of this tree. Further investigation is required to determine as to whether the cracking present at the adjacent wall is associated with tree root growth. The requested removal of this tree is not being considered by Parks and Landscape Services at the present time.




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Reply:

There is no public lighting improvements programme for 2016. However, Dublin City Council Public Lighting Services are proposing to replace all the existing low pressure sodium (orange coloured) lighting throughout the city with LED lights over the next few years. The existing lighting on (details supplied) will be included in this replacement programme. Until such time as the lights on (details supplied) are replaced with the LED lights, we will continue to carry out routine maintenance works on the existing lights and will replace existing lamps as required. Contact: Karen Leeson, Executive Engineer – 2224539.


Road Maintenance Services has inspected this location. A repair has been scheduled and works will be completed when a crew is next available in the area.

Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297. Email: [email protected] Dave Dinnigan Area Manager


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Reply:

The Traffic Advisory Group, at its meeting of 23rd June, 2015, recommended double yellow lines on the eastern side of (details supplied) Woods, from the junction of Castleview, running north for 50 metres to a point opposite the entrance to the Timber Mills apartments. The double yellow lines have been included on the markings contractor’s schedule of works for implementation in due course. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager



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Parks & Landscape Service is currently not considering the placement of any additional litter bins at this park as such bins are only successful where there are resources to install, maintain, and service them and where there is an expectation that they will not be abused by the placement of waste, such as domestic waste other than that that may arise in the park from park users.




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21st December, 2015 Q.91 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

The (details supplied) will be reverted back to Dublin City Council on January 1st 2016. The moneys will be used to finance Capital Projects in the Transportation Unit. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Declan Wallace, Acting Director of Traffic Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.92 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Reply:

This matter requires investigation and has been referred to the Area Traffic Engineer for attention. The Councillor will be advised of the recommendation in due course. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Alan O’Mara, Senior Executive Technician - 2222505 Email: [email protected]

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Reply: A report has been forwarded to the Councillor. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Kevin Meade, A/Parking Enforcement Officer - 2222501 Email: [email protected]

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A report has been forwarded to the Councillor. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Conor Harrington, Clerical Officer - 2223364



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Reply:

On foot of Councilor O’Farrell’s representations, Dublin City Council contacted the Loss Adjuster and requested him to review the case. The Loss Adjuster re-examined their papers and subsequently issued correspondence on the matter directly to the householder on the 17th June 2015. The Loss Adjuster advised DCC that no response to that communication has been received from the householder. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: John Neylon, Senior Engineer - 2222410. Email: [email protected]

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Reply:

The fence at this location does appear to be located on the public footpath. Road Maintenance Services will contact the owner and instruct them to remove the fence and repair the footpath. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Shane Satell, Executive Engineer – 2222297. Email: [email protected]

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The gully connections and surface mains at this location will be surveyed within the next 3 weeks. Contact: Conor Lynch, Executive Engineer - 2224566

Email: [email protected] The Surface Water Maintenance Unit routinely cleans the gullies on this section of road (the most recent cleaning was on 16/12/15). In addition to this, the gullies on this section of road are inspected and cleaned in advance of high tides that may give rise to overtopping of the sea wall at Clontarf and also during periods of heavy rain that may give rise to road flooding.

Contact: Sharon McMahon, Senior Executive Engineer – 2223774. Email: [email protected]



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Reply:

This has been forwarded to several departments of Dublin City Council and there is no information regarding this. If the Councillor wishes to forward more detailed information with relevant documents relating to Dublin City Council’s interest in this we can investigate further. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager – 2228870. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.99 Question in the name of Councillor Damian O’Farrell “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Reply:

A report has been forwarded to the Councillor. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Colm Smyth, Principal Environmental Health Officer - 2223738



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21st December, 2015 Q.100 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

Reply:

Parks & Landscape Services has begun a clean-up of dumped builders debris and assorted litter from the area of public open space described above. It is considered that the requested security fencing or planting would not necessarily result in the prevention of determined antisocial behaviour of this type. It is recommended that residents contact the Gardaí to help identify those that may be involved to help minimise the direct impact on these properties from this type of activity.




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21st December, 2015 Q.101 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).”

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21st December, 2015 Q.102 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Reply: (Details supplied) is not a Dublin City Council property.

Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Aidan Fitzsimons, Area Housing Manager – 2226930. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.103 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Reply:

The feasibility of locations for the installation of signage will be examined by the Public Domain Officer. An update will be provided once examined with regard to a suitable location and available resources. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Richard Cleary, Public Domain Officer – 2228866. Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.104 Question in the name of Councillor Michael O’Brien “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Reply:

I can confirm that the applicant (details supplied) is on the Housing List since 18/9/15. The applicant is listed in Band 3 on the Older Person’s List for one bed accommodation. The positions are as follows: 179 for Area H (Ballybough,East Wall,Summerhill,Sheriff St), 104 for Area J (Ballyfermot,Bluebell,Chapelizod) 174 for Area K (Crumlin/Drimnagh) Based on these positions it will be a considerable length of time before the applicant is reached with an offer of accommodation. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Mary Flynn, Allocations Officer, Allocations & Transfers - 2222061 Email: [email protected]

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21st December, 2015 Q.105 Question in the name of Councillor Micheál MacDonncha “To ask the Area Manager (details supplied).” Reply:

Representatives of this group are nominees to the Public Engagement Forum which met on the 16th December together with the Environmental & Monitoring Liaison Group and Dublin City Council. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager – 2228846. Email: [email protected]

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Currently the Donaghmede (details supplied) are using premises made available by the Trinity Adult Resource Group for Education and Training (TARGET) in St. Kevin's School, Donaghmede. TARGET are returning two rooms they currently use to the school from September 2016. However, it is anticipated that a large room currently used by a number of groups, including the Donaghmede (details supplied), will be subdivided and the users facilitated in this new two roomed arrangement. However, there may need to be some reassignment of times and days of use to facilitate the various users groups under this arrangement. While this solution may not seem to be ideal, it is a reasonable and practical reconfiguration of the existing facilities based on the competing demands. Notwithstanding this, and given the rapid expansion of the (details supplied) programme in Donaghmede and across the area, the Community & Social Development Team are looking at longer term options to house this group in particular, and the programme across the area in general. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Jim Lee, Community & Social Development Officer – 2228862. Email: [email protected]

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Waste Management Services had the remaining leaves removed from (details supplied) on the 15th December 2015. Contact: Mick Boyle, Senior Staff Officer, Waste Management Services - 2224240 Email: [email protected]

Parks and Landscape Services carried out some tree pruning at this roadway approximately three years ago. The balance of the roadside trees which did not receive general pruning at that time will be included in the tree maintenance programme planned for 2016. It should be noted that pruning operations only have limited impact on the overall volume of leaf production in the tree as it matures and there are a number of benefits from the presence of such leaves.

Contact: Eoin Ward, Senior Executive Parks Superintendent - 2223436/2228869




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The 4 gullies at (details supplied) were checked and cleaned on 16/12/15. Dave Dinnigan Area Manager Contact: Sharon McMahon, Senior Executive Engineer - 2223774 Email: [email protected]

Documents

NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ...3 Page Time AGENDA 4987. thMinutes of meeting held on the 16 November 2015 4988. Questions to Area Manager 4989. Area Matters a. S2S