Agenda and minutes

It was proposed by Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, seconded by Councillor Barry Ward and agreed that the Minutes of the Meeting of Dun Laoghaire (Municipal Services) Area Committee held on Monday 23^rd January 2017 be CONFIRMED and ADOPTED.  

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Shane O’Brien, SECONDED by Councillor Mary Hanafin and RESOLVED:-

That pursuant to Standing Order No. 110, Question 2 to Question 9 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Michael Merrigan, SECONDED by Councillor Shane O’Brien and RESOLVED:-

That pursuant to Standing Order No. 110, Question 11 to Question 22 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.

The report of the A/Senior Engineer, Road Maintenance Section was NOTED.

Correspondence received from Iarnród Eireann regarding staffing issues at Sandycove/Glasthule DART station was read and NOTED.

It was proposed by Councillor J Bailey and seconded by Councillor M Baker

“That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to explain why neither Irish Water nor Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council will rectify a serious sewerage blockage in Arnold Park, particularly opposite (address supplied). The sewerage pipe which is 150m long under the public road is not in private ownership.   The residents have had to employ a drainage company every month to clear the blockage in the drain. A CCTV survey which was undertaken by the residents and supplied to Irish Water clearly demonstrates the problem.  I now ask this Area Committee to take whatever action is necessary to rectify the problem.”

The report of the Senior Engineer, Water Services was considered and AGREED.

It was proposed by Councillor M Merrigan and seconded by Councillor M Halpin

“That the Chief Executive will arrange for an assessment of the works required to improve the public realm and streetscape in St. Mary’s Street and St. Brendan’s Terrace, Dún Laoghaire, which date from 1912, and to bring forward an outline of a proposal for consideration in accordance with Specific Local Objective 152.” 

The Report of the Director of Services, Infrastructure & Climate Change was considered and AGREED.  A discussion followed during which Ivar Blanker, A/Senior Engineer, Municipal Services and Austin Baines, Senior Executive Officer, Infrastructure & Climate Change responded to members’ queries. 

The Motion was subsequently AGREED.

The Motion was taken with the Roads and Footpaths Programme.

It was proposed by Councillor Carrie Smyth, seconded by Councillor Michael Merrigan and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 110, Question 27 to 38 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading.

It was proposed by Councillor Barry Ward, seconded by Councillor Marie Baker and resolved:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 110, Question 40 to 50 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading.

Correspondence issued to Iarnród Eireann regarding the proposed closure of the ticket sellers office in Glasthule/Sandycove DART Station was NOTED.

It was proposed by Councillor B Ward and seconded by Councillor P Stewart

“That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to install a “left filter” light at the junction between the N31 and Barclay Court, to allow southbound traffic from Blackrock village to turn left onto the N31 when there is a “right filter” for traffic from the N31 turning onto Temple Road and into Blackrock Village?”

The report of the Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section was AGREED.

It was proposed by Councillor J Gildea and seconded by Councillor P Stewart

“That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to enter into discussions with Dublin Bus with a view to getting them to increase the frequency of the 145 bus service.”

The report of the A/Senior Engineer, Traffic Section was considered and AGREED. Correspondence will be issued to Dublin Bus requesting a reply, at their earliest convenience, to the invitation to a meeting.  This meeting will be for public record and therefore a copy of said correspondence will be issued to the NTA and the Minister for Transport.

It was proposed by Councillor C Smyth and seconded by Councillor C Devlin

“That the Chief Executive begins working on the remainder of Johnstown Road specifically the lack of a footpath on the Johnstown Court side of Johnstown Road, now the works are complete on the Johnstown Road/N11 junction”

The report of the A/Senior Engineer, Traffic Section was considered and  AGREED.

It was proposed by Councillor J Gildea and seconded by Councillor J Bailey

“That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive to review the operation of the roundabout at the junction of Quinns Road/Cherrington Road/Bray Road, Shankill with a view to improving the safety of motorists exiting Quinns Rd and Cherrington Road. Furthermore can the Chief Executive indicate if traffic lights would be a better option than a roundabout at this location.”

The report of the A/Senior Engineer, Traffic Section was considered and ACCEPTED.

It was proposed by Councillor C Smyth and seconded by Councillor C Devlin

“That the Chief Executive immediately carry out an audit of the public lighting provision in Bayview Estate, the part of Bayview on Killiney Hill Road, Seafield Road and Military Road in light of the recent attacks in the area”

The report of the Senior Executive Engineer, Public Lighting Section was NOTED.

 The meeting concluded at 6.35pm.