Agenda and minutes

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Michael Merrigan, SECONDED by Councillor Shane O’Brien and AGREED that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Dún Laoghaire (Municipal Services) Meeting held on 26^th June 2017 be CONFIRMED and ADOPTED.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Denis O’Callaghan, SECONDED by Councillor Hugh Lewis and RESOLVED:-

That pursuant to Standing Order No. 110, Questions 2 to 14 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.

The report of the Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic & Road Safety, was NOTED.

The Report of the A/Senior Engineer, Traffic Section was NOTED.

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

It was proposed by Councillor S. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor M. Merrigan

“That this Committee calls for a review of the Loughlinstown Drive Improvement

Scheme and that a report will follow at the next Area Committee”

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

It was proposed by Councillor Hugh Lewis and seconded by Councillor Shane O’Brien

“That this Committee discusses the need for electric car charging facilities in the

vicinity of this Area Committee with a focus on the provision of fast charging

facilities?”

A decision was made to write to the Minister for Transport on the issues raised.

The report of the Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic & Road Safety was AGREED.

It was proposed by Councillor D. O’Keeffe and seconded by Councillor M. Halpin

“That this Committee agrees to discuss parking reform for Dún Laoghaire town and to consider the introduction of a number of free 1 hour max stay parking bays”

The report of the Senior Executive Officer, Municipal Services was ACCEPTED.

It was proposed by Councillor P. Stewart and seconded by Councillor J. Bailey

“That the Chief Executive gives a much clearer marking of uncontrolled crossings on Marine Road and George's Street Upper in Dún Laoghaire and a public information campaign to support this, with signage if deemed necessary.”

Councillor Stewart stated that she had put forward two motions but only one of them is on this agenda; she hopes that the other one will appear on the next agenda. 

Councillor Stewart also suggested that a public information video on uncontrolled crossings should be compiled by the I.T. Section.

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

It was proposed by Councillor Hugh Lewis and seconded by Councillor Jim Gildea

“That this Committee discuss the Wyattville Road pedestrian and cycle scheme with the intention of supporting the possible solutions put forward by the community to resolve the genuine safety concerns that have arisen since the works started.”

The report of the Executive Engineer, Traffic Section was ACCEPTED.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Jim Gildea, SECONDED by Councillor Jennifer Cuffe and RESOLVED:-

That pursuant to Standing Order No. 110, Questions 23 to 36 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.

Correspondence issued to Irish Water regarding a water leak at the entrance to Kilbogget Park.

Correspondence was READ and NOTED.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor S. O’Brien and SECONDED by Councillor M. Merrigan

“That this Committee calls for the inclusion of Willow Vale and Ashlawn Park in the 2018 footpath repair and improvement scheme.”

The report by the Area Engineer, Ballyogan Depot was AGREED.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor D. O’Keeffe and SECONDED by Councillor M. Halpin

“That in keeping with the Council’s age friendly strategy and recognising the huge

volume of people that use Dún Laoghaire pier, this Committee agrees to reopen the public toilets on the east pier.”

Councillor P. Stewart requested that further correspondence be issued in stronger terms to the Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company who own the land in question.

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

It was PROPOSED by Councillor P Stewart and SECONDED by Councillor J. Gildea

“That the Chief Executive writes to Irish Water asking them to increase their

attainment tank capacity in order to reduce the need to discharge contaminated

water into Dublin Bay after heavy rain. This destroys the amenity of the swimming areas and could endanger our Blue Flag status. It is the responsibility of Irish Water to make better arrangements to protect the waters of Dublin Bay.”

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

“That this council affirms the names of the following public roads in Booterstown:

(a) between Woodbine Road and Seafield Close, as Glenomena Park, or Páirc

Ghleannna Mná in the Irish language; and

(b) off the north-east side of Glenomena Park, between Woodbine Avenue and

Seafield Close, as Glenomena Grove, or Garrán Ghleann na Mná in the Irish

language."

This Motion was RE-ENTERED.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor O. Smyth and SECONDED by Councillor J. Bailey

“That this Committee recognises that the current method bathing water testing takes too long to give useful and timely results and will, therefore, investigate the

feasibility of same-day bather water testing using DCU's ColiSense or any other

same-dayE.Coli testing method.”

The report of the A/Environmental Enforcement Officer was ACCEPTED.

“That the Chief Executive report on the following in relation to the public lighting

provision on Avoca Avenue, section between the crossroads with Grove Avenue and the junction with Avoca Park:-

1. Survey the level of lighting as currently there are many areas that are in the

darkness.

2. These areas of darkness can be very dangerous for cyclists as drivers only see

them in the brighter areas.

3. What improvements can be made to improve the overall lighting provision?

4. When will the improvements be put in place.”

This Motion was RE-ENTERED.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor M. Merrigan and SECONDED by Councillor M. Halpin

“That the Chief Executive prepares a detailed report on the current state of the

pavements and road surfaces on Dominick Street, St. Mary’s Street and St.

Brendan’s Terrace in central Dún Laoghaire for presentation to the next Area

Committee Meeting, with an outline plan for the upgrading of these small residential streets to the standard of all surrounding streets in that area.”

This Motion was PUT and AGREED.

PARKS SERVICES

It was PROPOSED by Councillor Cormac Devlin, SECONDED by Councillor John F. Bailey and RESOLVED:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order 110, Questions 45 to 59 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.

It was NOTED that there was no business to report.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor C. Smyth and SECONDED by Councillor S. O’Brien

“That the Chief Executive reports on the allocation of allotments at Shanganagh

during the renewal process earlier this year.”

The report of the Administrative Officer, Parks & Landscapes Services was ACCEPTED.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor M. Merrigan and SECONDED by Councillor John F. Bailey

“That, the Chief Executive publishes on the Council’s website or circulates to the

Members of this Area Committee a copy of the report commissioned by the Heritage Officer from a professional historian on the origin, etymology and history of the place-name Dún Laoghaire and any commentary attaching to same concerning accuracy or otherwise of the traditional foundation narrative associated with the place-name.”

This report of the Senior Parks Superintendent, Parks Department was ACCEPTED.  The amendment to this Motion was PUT DOWN and WITHDRAWN.

It was PROPOSED by Councillor J. Gildea and SECONDED by Councillor J. Bailey

“That this Committee in light of the fact that the lands at Shanganagh Castle will be required for housing purposes in the very near future this Area Committee calls on The Chief Executive to take whatever actions she deems necessary to ensure that new allotments are provided in the Shankill area by the start of the 2018 season. It is noted that the vast majority of existing plots at Shanganagh Castle are in active use and that the loss of the facility for a season would be disruptive and unfair to the current leaseholders.”

The report of the Senior Executive Park Superintendent was AGREED.

There were two RE-ENTERED items: No. 41 and No. 43.

The meeting concluded at 17.30.