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NORTH WEST AREA COMMITTEE

COISTE CHEANTAR AN IARTUAISCIRT

To each member of the North West Area Committee (Ballymun and Cabra/Finglas, Local Electoral Areas).

Notification to attend the monthly meeting of the above committee to be held in the North West Area, Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9 on Tuesday 21st June 2016 at 2.30 p.m. to deal with the items on the attached Agenda.

Dated this Friday 17th June 2016.

Dave Dinnigan

Area Manager

Contacts:Bridget Gilbert North West Area,Finglas Civic Centre,Mellowes Road,Finglas.

Tel: 222 7878 / 222 5728Fax: 834 6431 / 856 7016

E-mail: [email protected]@dublincity.ie;

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mailto:[email protected]


NORTH WEST AREA COMMITTEE MEETING

AGENDA

TUESDAY 21st June 2016

1. Minutes of the North West Area Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 17th May2016 (Copy attached pages 7-10).

2. Questions to the Area Manager (Copy attached pages 11-20).

Cabra Matters

3. Cabra Area Office Report, Fergus Synnott, Administrative Officer (Report attachedPages 21-26).

Motions:

4. Motion in the name of Councillor David Costello

That the NWAC asks the manager to support Rathbourne residents in relation to the supplying of and watering of planters and hanging baskets to improve the public domain. (this has been refused on request by residents).

5. Motion in the name of Councillor Brendan Carr

That the City Council take in charge any roads and footpaths in Rathbourne in parts of the estate which is finished for development


That a programme be put in place to re-surface the main Navan Road.


That the City Council initiates the process to extinguish the right of way on the laneways between Glendhu Road and Glendhu Park;

Finglas Matters

8. Finglas Area Office Report, Aidan Maher, Assistant Area Manager (Report attached pages 27-33).

Motions:

9. Motion in the name of Councillor Cathleen Carney Boud

That the North West Area Committee agrees to the removal of the bin outside 66 Beneavin Road where dumping is ongoing from nearby residents. The bin is not

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near a school, shop or park but is beside a bus stop which is not hugely busy. The residents wish to have it

10. Motion in the name of Councillor Anthony Connaghan

That the manager engages with F.A.S.T. on Wellmount Road with a view to looking at whether parking issues could be addressed internally and if so what help can be given.

11. Motion in the name of Councillor Teresa Keegan

That the Manager arrange to meet with the management of FAST, Finglas to agree a scheme for parking for clients as promised when their building was first proposed.


That the manager outlines what plans there are to preserve the Nethercross in St Canice’s Graveyard as this is a matter of urgency due to its deterioration. Can the Manager say whether the Cross will be left in situ as some people would prefer or are there plans to re-locate somewhere else locally.

13. Motion in the name of Councillor Norma Sammon

To introduce a park solely for the use for registered dirt bikes and scramblers in the Finglas/Ballygall region.

14. Motion in the name of Councillor Teresa Keegan

That the Manager act on a number of requests to meet with representatives of residents of Finglas South at an early date in order to outline proposals for housing in their area and to hear their views.

Area Wide Matters

15. Information Update on Phibsborough Local Environmental Improvement Plan, Fiona Cooper, Senior Executive Planner (Report attached page 34). (LEIP Report circulated separately).

16. Presentation on Phibsborough Local Environmental Improvement Plan, Fiona Cooper, Senior Executive Planner.

17. Update on Discretionary Fund Spend, Dave Dinnegan, Area Manager (Report attached pages 35-40).

18. Public Domain Report, John Twamley, Public Domain Officer (Report attached Pages 41-44)

19. Sports & Wellbeing Presentation, Antonia Martin, Manager to the Sports Officers, Niamh Redmond, Communications Officer.

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20. Sports & Wellbeing Partnership Report (Report attached pages 45-47).

21. National Cultural Institutions and Neighbourhoods, Ray Yeates (Report attached pages 48-50).

22. Traffic Service Requests, Status Report (Report attached pages 51-72).

23. Minutes of the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) Meeting (Report attached page 73).

Motions

24. Motion in the name of Councillors, Noeleen Reilly, Seamus McGrattan, Cathleen Carney Boud, Anthony Connaghan and Emma Murphy

That this area committee will immediately contact the Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government to voice our condemnation of charges for recycled waste and call on them to reverse the statutory instrument that will begin the process of charging for recycled waste.

Our communities are plagued by fly tipping as it is.

In 2015 it cost Dublin City Council €670,000 on illegal dumping, this will only increase with the introduction of this new charge.

25. Motion in the name of Councillor Noeleen Reilly

That this area committee supports a multi-denominational Gaelscoil in north Dublin and writes to the Minister for Education and Skills expressing our support. There are at least 733 children interested in multi-denomintional Gaelscoil in north Dublin. The highest number ever recorded for a Gaelscoil application. But those 733 children are to be ignored unless we speak up.

Go dtacaíonn an Coiste ceantair seo le Gaelscoil ilchreidmheach i dtuaisceart Átha Cliath agus scríobhaimid chuig an Aire Oideachais chun an tacaíocht seo a chur in úil. Tá ar a laghad 733 pháiste i dtuaisceart Athá Cliath le suim acu sa Ghaelscoilíocht ilchreidmheach. Seo an méid is mó ainm riamh a chláraigh i bhfeachtas chun Gaelscoil nua a bhunú. Ach déanfar neamhaird ar na páistí sin agus tá sé mar dhualgas againn labhairt amach ar a son.


That the Manager provides this area committee with details of the change in the number of litter bins for the Dublin Northwest Area since 2000 for the following area's and can the Manager provide details of separate dog dirt bins in each area and whether these have increased or decreased thoughout those years.

a) Finglas Westb) Finglas East/Ballygallc) Cabrad) Ballymun/Poppintreee) Drumcondraf) Whitehall/Santry

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Ballymun Matters

27. Presentation on Wider Area Traffic Cell Analysis of Walsh Road, Ferguson Road and Millmount Avenue, Drumcondra, Robert Kelly, Chartered Engineer, Associate Director, Network Operations and Traffic, Brian McMahon, Senior Engineer, Network Operations and Traffic, AECOM Consulting Engineers (Report available at Meeting).

28. Ballymun Area Office Report, Mary Taylor, Assistant Area Manager (Report attached pages 74-82)

29. Presentation on Axis, Mark O’Brien Director of Axis.

30. Report on the Ballymun Social Regeneration Fund, Mary Taylor, Assistant Area Manager (Report attached pages 83-87).

31. With reference to the proposed grant of a licence in Shangan Nursery, Shangan Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 9. (Report attached pages 88-90).

32. With reference to the proposed grant of a lease for Ground Floor North, at Ballymun Civic Centre, Ballymun Main Street, Dublin 9. (Report attached pages 91-94).

33. With reference to the disposal of a plot of land to the front of No. 44 Glenshesk Road, Dublin 9. (Report attached pages 95-96).

Motions:


That given the difficulties in securing private development to build shopping facilities in Ballymun, the council looks at:

a) Developing the land themselves with a view to bringing retail into the area

b) Engaging in land swaps if necessary with a possible retailer (Lidl) to come into Ballymun

c) Separately engaging with developers to look at building housing units/offices on the upper floors.


That this Area committee writes to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sports to confirm his intention for a Quality Bus Corridor on the Swords Road. Vital Infrastructure projects at Larkhill and the Thatch road are being delayed on the basis that this may proceed. The previous Minister indicated that the Metro North had taken precedence, but gave no definite answer on what will happen on the Swords road in the near future.

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36. Motion in the name of Councillor Andrew Montague

That the Chief Executive examines the feasibility of a dog enclosure in Albert College Park, or one of the parks in the Dublin North West area

37. Motion in the name of Councillor Deirdre Heney, North Central

To ask the Manager to refer to survey recently carried out by DCC at details attached and

1. Explain the reason for the survey2. Say why DCC only gave local residents such a short period of time within which

to complete the survey (4 days)3. Comment on upset of local residents that the impact of the recent traffic

management study is not inclusive of all related/affected areas 4. Say what/how many requests DCC received for consultation/meetings with local

residents committee/association5. Comment on the fact that local residents feel they are not being adequately

consulted, in particular, about the traffic issues in the location 6. If he will agree to fully consult with all affected residents about any changes to

roads, traffic issues etc from here on out

Traffic cell survey/study in Drumcondra (Walsh Road/Ferguson Road); All Hallows Residents Committee feel that this most recent traffic study is not inclusive of the needs of all affected residential areas

38. A.O.B

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NORTH WEST AREA COMMITTEE MEETING

MINUTES

TUESDAY 17th May 2016

Emergency Motion in relation to the charges for recycled waste was deemed not to be an emergency and will be listed for the June NWAC meeting.

NWA/103/16 Minutes of the North West Area Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 19th April 2016.

ORDER: Agreed.

NWA/104/16 Questions to the Area Manager

ORDER: Noted.

Cabra Matters

NWA/105/16 Cabra Area Office Report, Fergus Synnott, Administrative Officer

ORDER: Noted. More information to be provided on Cabra housing voids as per the Finglas Report. Councillors were reminded of the vacancy on the Cabra & Finglas Drug & Alcohol Task Force.

Motions:

NWA/106/16 Motion in the name of Councillor Ciaran Cuffe

That this Committee agrees that Charleville Road, Dublin 7 be included in the 2016 Speed Ramp Replacement Programme.

ORDER: Report to Councillor.

Finglas Matters

NWA/107/16 Finglas Area Office Report, Aidan Maher, Assistant Area Manager

ORDER: Public Domain Officer to follow up on issues relating to the removal of the Coláiste Eoin recycling facility with Waste Management.

Response from the Glasnevin Trust Board in relation to request for political representation on the Board is awaited and will be circulated on receipt.

Issues relating to Prospect Hill were discussed and responded to by staff from Development and Housing. An information meeting for public representatives will be arranged when the tendering process and timelines for remediation is established.

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The Area Committee Members requested that the original nominations should stand in fairness to the applicants concerned and that this should be strongly conveyed to the Allocations Section.

Area Manager will discuss the operation of the Dog Park in St. Anne’s Park with the City Parks Superintendent and report on Parks experience in operating it.

Request for enhanced lighting in Dunsink Park and Green discussed.

Motions:

NWA/108/16 Motion in the name of Councillor David Costello

That this Committee would request the manager to assist residents of Dunsink Avenue (lane way between Wellmount Road and Dunsink Avenue) to improve the public domain with a view to deterring anti social behaviour.

ORDER: Report to Councillor. Issues relating to anti social problems on the laneway section between Wellmount and Dunsink to be referred to the JPC.

NWA/109/16 Motion in the name of Councillor David Costello

That this committee writes to Dublin Bus to examine the capacity of its service through Finglas south at morning peak times.

ORDER: Report to Councillor. Dublin Bus will be invited to attend the July North West Area Committee Meeting to discuss their services across the NWA. Questions to be submitted by Councillors prior to the meeting.

NWA/110/16 Motion in the name of Councillor Anthony Connaghan

That this Area Committee supports the concept of Co-operative Housing Schemes and calls on Dublin City Council to investigate the use of Co-operative Housing on the Valley Site in Finglas South. And further calls on DCC to facilitate any prospective groups as much as possible in their endeavours to provide affordable housing to prospective members.

ORDER: Report to Councillor. Investigation works need to be carried out on this site to determine suitability for housing. Ó Cualann Co-Housing Alliance is the pilot for other large voluntary housing schemes.

Area Wide Matters

NWA/111/16 National Cultural Institutions and the Neighbourhood Programme.

ORDER: Noted. Mary Taylor, Assistant Area Manager, and Mark O’Brien, Director of Axis, to be invited to make a presentation on funding for Social Programmes in Ballymun - including the AXIS Theatre - at the June Meeting.

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NWA/112/16 Quarterly Enforcement Report for January - March 2016, Fiacra Worrall, Assistant Planning Enforcement Officer.

ORDER: Enforcement issues were discussed.

NWA/113/16 Derelict Sites Report January – April 2016, Nial Dully, Administrative Officer, Planning & Property Development Department

ORDER: Derelict issues were discussed.

NWA/114/16 Housing Allocations Report May 2016

ORDER: Noted.

NWA/115/16 Public Domain Report, John Twamley, Public Domain Officer

ORDER: Noted.

NWA/116/16 Sports & Wellbeing Partnership Report

ORDER: Noted. The Sports and Wellbeing Partnership have been invited to the June Meeting to make a presentation on their work.

NWA/117/16 Traffic Service Requests, Status Report

ORDER: A meeting for Councillors with Neil O’Donoghue, Executive Engineer, Traffic took place after this meeting to discuss the TAG Report.

Ballymun Matters

NWA/118/16 Ballymun Area Office Report, Mary Taylor, Assistant Area Manager.

ORDER: Noted.

NWA/119/16 With reference to the proposed grant of a lease of part of the Ground Floor South, plus one basement car space at Ballymun Civic Centre, Ballymun Main Street, Dublin 9.

ORDER: Recommend to City Council.

NWA/120/16 With reference to the proposed disposal of land at Balbutcher Lane (Poppintree Site 6), Ballymun, Dublin 11.

ORDER: Recommend to City Council.

NWA/121/16 Report on Proposal for Landscape Improvements at Magenta Hall.

ORDER: Noted. Parks to engage with residents in relation to these works.

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Motions:

NWA/122/16 Motion in the name of Councillor Noeleen Reilly

To ask the manager to supply playground equipment for smaller children in Poppintree Park. The current equipment only suits children of a certain age.

ORDER: This motion to be referred back to Parks. Mary Taylor to discuss with Parks.

NWA/123/16 Motion in the name of Councillor Noeleen Reilly

a) To ask the manager to arrange for a 2 hour free parking time period at the Ballymun Shopping centre to support businesses in the area.

b) And to also look at putting in some disabled parking spaces at the side of Supervalu.


NWA/124/16 Motion in the name of Councillor Edel Moran, North Central

To ask the Manager to replace the Lino in the Santry Community Centre as it is in a very bad condition.


Attendance:

NWA Councillors: ORDER:

Áine Clancy, Anthony Connaghan, Emma Murphy, Paul McAuliffe, Noeleen Reilly, Cathleen Carney Boud, David Costello, Andrew Montague, Teresa Keegan, Brendan Carr, Norma Sammon, Seamus McGrattan, Cieran Perry.

Officials:Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager, Aidan Maher (Senior Executive Officer), Mary Taylor (Senior Executive Officer), Donal Barron (Area Housing Manager – Ballymun), Derek Healy, (Area Housing Manager – Finglas & Cabra), Fergus Synnott (Administrative Officer – Cabra), Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh, Housing Dept., Nial Dully, Building Control Division, Bridget Gilbert (Senior Staff Officer), Mary Bellew (Staff Officer), Neil O’Donoghue (Traffic Engineer, NWA), John Twamley (Public Domain Officer), Fiacra Worrall (Assistant Planning Enforcement Officer).

Councillor Áine Clancy Chairperson

The meeting concluded at 17.00

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Questions to the Area Manager

North West Area Committee

Meeting 21st June 2016

Q1. Councillor Noeleen Reilly

To ask the Manager to give a report on the parking changes on, (details supplied cars were getting clamped for parking on the pavement, the road is so narrow that when they park on it, cars get damaged. It is possible for single yellow lines at peak times in certain locations. (See attached photos)


To ask the Manager for any update on the footpath repairs for (details supplied)


To ask the Manager what are the plans for the playground in (details supplied) and to look at the nets as I’m led to believe they are not suitable for GAA.


To ask the Manager:

How many people are on the housing waiting list for (details supplied) and how many were allocated units in 2015 and 2016 to date?


To ask the Manager to look at a Pedestrian Crossing at (details supplied) urgently. A child was knocked down there recently


To ask the Manager if anything can be done to improve the footpaths and the appearance of the shops at (details supplied)


To ask the Manager to look at an inter transfer between (details supplied)


To ask the Manager what is the current status of the land zoned for housing at (details supplied)

Q9. Councillor Andrew Keegan

To ask the Manager in relation to the Impact Awards

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Is DCC going to continue with this award, the format which seems extremely extravagant also appears dated. It would seem if you are going to support the arts 200,000 euros would be better spent across a number of artists and disciplines.

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Can the management provide me with the costs and expenditure for the running of this award. I am getting a lot of complaints of the amount given to judging. There are a number of complaints on the quality of the ten books shortlisted.

Q10. Councillor Andrew Keegan

To ask the Manager can planning department provide me with the exact status on illegal use, under the planning act, of properties being use as Hostels across the Dublin Areas. Is there plans to regulate and ascertain the extent of the problem. Are property owners exploiting the accommodation crisis without any fear of any sort of control from the authorities.

Q11. Councillor David Costello

That the manager provides an update on tender details and cost of winning tender for the (details supplied) rapid build housing project


To ask the Manager provides an update in relation to measures to calm traffic on the River Road, Pelletstown.


To ask the Manager inspects the fire safety of all council own houses in the (details supplied). A recent fire in the estate demonstrated the permeability of smoke through a terrace of houses.


To ask the Manager inform all Councillors of Any meetings with residents in (details supplied) hall in relation to the (details supplied) tree replanting project.


To ask the Manager To provide an update in relation to the taking in charge of sections of Rathbourne and Royal Canal park (Pelletstown).

Q16 . Councillor David Costello

To ask the Manager to provide an update in relation to a bridge between Ashington and Royal Canal Park?

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Can the Manager provide an update in relation to the number of illegal dumping reports that were received in 2015 and the first half of 2016?


To ask the Manager provide an update on Driveway extensions in the details supplied)

Q19. Councillor Andrew Montague

Will the Area Manager tarmac over this area of car parking in front of the houses in Sillogue Gardens (roughly from 110-120 Sillogue Gardens), adjacent to Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch? See photo. Young children are throwing the broken stones and damaging residents’ cars


Will the Area Manager clean up around (Details supplied) and will the Chief Executive report on when the upgrading of the footpaths in Sillogue Gardens will happen?


Will the Area Manager restore the road marking at the junction of Larkhill Road and the Swords Road for the cars exiting from Larkhill? There are two lanes exiting Larkhill, and the left lane was marked as left turning only, and the right lane was for cars going straight ahead or turning right. Can these road markings be restored? At the moment some cars going straight ahead use the left lane, while others use the right lane, leading to conflict at the junction.

Q22. Councillor Cathleen Carney Boud

To ask the Manager to confirm the waiting time for an accessible shower at (details supplied).


To ask the manager, to arrange for an inspection at (details supplied), where the box covering the ESB box has woodworm, the front door is needing replaced, the new back door has a large gap at the bottom where snails get in and occasional rain water. Could the floor be raised in the bathroom to meet the level of the accessible shower as the tenant cannot step in over the lip of the base. Could a visit take place for a general check to be done for other maintenance issues that might be needed as the elderly gentleman is not able to make calls himself to explain all of the problems to anyone.


To ask the manager, to arrange for a timeframe for repair works to the railings at (details supplied) where the tenant was told they would be fixed in 3 weeks time, three months ago. Could another inspection of the front door be arranged also, as the response given to my previous question recently on this (that there was no need

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for a new door), is inconsistent with the response given directly to the tenant who was told that he needed a new frame for the door as well.


To ask the Manager, to investigate the problems with the tree outside (details supplied) where a builder who repaired cracks on the front of their house believed the cause to be from the roots of the tree which also leans heavily over the house. The resident is concerned that the tree poses a danger and may need to be removed and replaced. It is also believed to be the cause of damage to the sewer pipes and an infestation of rats as a consequence.


To ask the Manager to arrange for the pruning of trees and bushes in September


To ask the Manager to arrange for the Windows to be replaced at (details supplied) and confirm the approximate expected waiting time.


To ask the Manager for the reinstatement of the wall at the side of (details supplied)


To ask the Manager to consider again providing car parking spaces at the green to the left of the (details supplied) as the parking at the shops there is becoming impossible and dangerous considering the bend there to enter it.


To ask the Manager to consider in addition the proposed railing at the top of), would it be possible to get railings around the green field (across from the back of the church at the steps, (details supplied) to stop cars and bikes going over the green. This has been done and been successful at (details supplied) and (details supplied).


To ask the Manager to arrange a deep cleaning at the steps on the green (facing the back of (details supplied) where dumping and litter is regularly removed but there is a lot of broken glass left lying for months that needs clearing

Q32. Councillor Seamus McGrattan

To ask the Manager to arrange to have the damaged road surface repaired outside (details supplied)

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To ask the Manager what engagement DCC has had with (details supplied) and if the council has given any grants or any other financial contribution to the (details supplied).


To ask the Manager to arrange to have new windows fitted for the elderly tenant in (details supplied).


To ask the Manager to have the gutters cleaned and back door repaired in (details supplied)


To ask the Manager to have anti dog fouling sign put up in (details supplied):


To ask the Manager what the long term future plans for (details supplied) recreation centre is and if the facility will remain open into the future


To ask the Manager to repair the damaged road surface at the bottom of (details supplied) at the entrance to the train station


To ask the Manager: for an update into the request for a gate from (details supplied)


To ask the Manager what are the proposed dates for weed spraying in (details supplied)


To ask the Manager to arrange an electrical goods collection for the (details supplied) area over the summer months


To ask the Manager to repaint the 'welcome to (details supplied): ' sign on (details supplied) beside junction with (details supplied):

Q43. Councillor Brendan Carr

To ask the Manager what date will the mast on Slaney Road will be removed.

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Q44. Councillor Brendan Carr

To ask the Manager what measures have been put in place to address the security issue at the fence at Ashington Park.

Q45. Councillor Anthony Connaghan

To ask the Manager if building regulations allow (details supplied) in apartments to come down on the inside of the apartment below.


To ask the Manager if formal application for funding for the (details supplied) has been made to the dept of Environment for (details supplied) within DCC.


To ask the Manager for a comparison of the amount of (details supplied) housed within the (details supplied) as opposed to the other 8 constituencies. Can the Manager say how many houses and halting sites are in each area and how many people in total.

Q.48 Councillor Anthony Connaghan

To ask the Manager can arrange for an inspection of the drains at (details supplied) as they have been continuously giving the resident here trouble and overflowing with sewage.


To ask the Manager arrange for repairs to handles on windows at (details supplied) the tenant has said this has been reported a number of times.


To ask the Manager to urgently address the appalling situation at (details supplied): and to pull out all the stops to deal with the owner who is overseas. Apart from the condition of the house this is now being used as a walkway onto (details supplied): and is a hive for anti-social behaviour


To ask the Manager to arrange for replacement of missing shore at the side of (details supplied).


To ask the Manager arrange for the reinstatement of the path at (details supplied) where a temporary Tarmac surface has sunk considerably since the works were carried out there.

Q53. Councillor Emma Murphy

To ask the Manager If the footpaths in (details supplied) off (details supplied) can be investigated and any repairs necessary carried out.

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To ask the Manager If some trees can be planted on the green areas in (details supplied).


To ask the Manager as a matter of safety to investigate the parking on corners of (details supplied). A number of residents have been in touch saying they are unable to see around corners when driving because cars are parked on them. Also children are unable to see oncoming traffic when crossing.


To ask the Manager To have the parking on the junction of (details supplied) looked at. Commuters are parking cars here & using the train station but cars are blocking corners & also parked up on paths forcing people to walk on the road to get by.


To ask the Manager if more bins can be placed in (details supplied). Bins are often over flowing and bins throughout the park could help encourage dog walkers to use them.


To ask the Manager if a list of teams using DCC pitches in the (details supplied) area can be provided.


To ask the Manager For a list of the (details supplied) where houses will be insulated.


To ask the Manager if signs regarding dog bye laws can be places at the (details supplied). Regarding keeping dogs on leads & such.


To ask the Manager to address the concerns of locals regarding the frequent dumping at the (details supplied):


To ask the Manager (details supplied) To liaise with Dublin Bus regarding having the extended to the number 40 by having the 40 turn off number 40 instead of right & looping around via number 40 s Residents feel abandoned by public transport in this patch of Finglas.


To ask the Manager for parking at (details supplied) on (details supplied) to be inspected. Cars are parked on the roads forcing traffic into the oncoming lane.

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Will the Area Manager examine the new take-away/restaurant on (details supplied). It got planning permission as a restaurant but is being used as a take away.

Q65. Councillor Teresa Keegan

Will the Manager have the following site examined and establish if anything can be done through planning enforcement or through the public domain office or both to have the problems with dumping and the unfinished appearance of the site addressed . Is the unfinished appearance of the site in breach of planning permission?

Details: Side/rear of (details supplied). This development is not finished in terms of wall cappings / rendering / gates / fencing / decoration - it is becoming a place where it appears fly tipping is occurring as regularly there is a build up of discarded rubbish. People are leaving electrical goods / furniture etc here as there are no gates to the development


Will the Manager provide an update on the planning enforcement action in respect of the Irish Rail mast on St. Anne's Road which was first reported in March 2016 and will an indication be given as to when a decision is likely


To ask the Manager if a tree (details supplied) can be included for pruning in the coming season.


To ask the Manager if he will arrange for the rebuilding of a wall at the following location (details supplied): The wall was removed a number of years ago by the Council and a wooden fence was installed as a temporary solution.


To ask the Manager when the following report will be published (details supplied) and if he will circulate a copy of the report to those residents groups who made submissions before it is released generally and the steps he will take to implement the recommendations of same as a matter of priority.


To ask the Manager if ownership can be established of a plot of land at the following location (details supplied).


To ask the Manager the reasons for the delay in planting an area and if he will take steps to deal with this eyesore and replace it as soon as possible.

The plant-holder at the bus-stop opposite the (details supplied).

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Q72. Councillor Norma Sammon

To ask the Manager to provide details of the plans, if any, that Dublin City Council have to renovate (details supplied.


To ask the Manager to repair the road on (details supplied)up to the lights at the main intersection of the (details supplied)This road surface is in urgent need of repair particularly in light of its proximity to the school


To ask the Manager to inspect the work carried out on the footpaths on (details supplied): In particular, the wall of the property at (details supplied): is now leaning forward and the gates are not closing since works were carried out. Other residents have complained that only half the avenue was completed and there are still outstanding issues with the side not completed including cracked pavements caused by tree roots.


To ask the Manager to repair the paths on (details supplied). Residents have said they are in a poor state and need urgent attention.


To ask the Manager to install double yellow lines at the entrance of the (details supplied) (across from details supplied). Issue with traffic congestion due to cars parking on both sides of the entrance.


To ask the Manager to repair the potholes on (details supplied).

Q.79 Councillor Norma Sammon

To ask the Manager for the entrance to Smithfield Horse Fair to be changed from (details supplied) to prevent blocking main traffic route. This has been requested multiple times by the chairperson of Finglas Horse & Pony Project.


To ask the Manager to facilitate more parking space at (details supplied):. The facility is widely used in the area and currently has only 9 parking spots despite having 15 members of staff & approximately 450 service users


To ask the Manager to place a “No Parking” bay in front of (details supplied): as cars park in front of the Church’s gates and they have had multiple issues with services including funerals in the past.

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Q82. Councillor Cieran Perry

Can the Manager organise the installation of the mobile CCTV at this location. There has been a reported increase in dumping at the Bottlebank on (details supplied). Can the Manager confirm whether records of the collection of illegal dumping at this location are kept?


To ask the Manager to provide an update on my request for a repair of the pothole outside (details supplied)


To ask the Manager to provide a report showing addresses of all houses purchased directly by Dublin City Council in the areas listed below in the last two years, detailing the date of purchase, the purchase price and the reason for purchase? (details supplied):


Can the Manager detail the number of privately owned houses boarded up in the (details supplied) by address.


Can the Manager confirm if there is a limitation on (details supplied) in house front gardens?


Can the Manager confirm if planning permission is required for (details supplied):

Q88. Councillor Paul McAuliffe

Can the Manager arrange for the light outside the kitchen in Hampstead Court to come on in the evening as a security light to provide light for those using the path at night.

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The Chairman and Members of North West Area Committee.

Meeting: 21st June 2016

Item No: 3

Cabra Area Office Report

MAIN DEVELOPMENTS

Ashington TragedyFollowing the discussion at last month NWAC meeting a question was submitted to Irish Rail in relation to the possible removal of the ground that acts as a footpath on their side of the railings as a deterrent to people crossing the rail line. Irish Rail have responded that the fence must be supported by the ground on both sides, otherwise it would collapse: therefore, it would not be possible to remove the ledge.

Broome Lodge – local employment policyClúid are investigating reports that a sub-contractor on site may not be fully complying with his financial responsibilities to employees.

Blackhorse Avenue – Section 2, Road Improvement Scheme Work on the scheme commenced on the 15th June.

Works will include the widening and reconstruction of an existing 500m long section of carriageway on Blackhorse Avenue in Dublin 7 from a point just southeast of the Cabra Gate entrance to the Phoenix Park to a point southwest of its junction with Springfield Road. It will incorporate the construction of new concrete footpaths, the provision of new boundary walls and the upgrading of the existing public lighting facilities.

Full details of the works, which will take approximately 13 months, are available on the DCC website link http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-roads-and-traffic/roads-and-traffic-projects. Residents and local businesses have been notified by letter drop.

Cabra CrossParks Department is arranging to have cladding on the wall at Pinehurst Estate restored and shrubbery will be planted to provide cover and improve its appearance along this highly visible stretch of the Navan Road.

Faussagh Avenue improvement proposals Roads Design, Parks and the Cabra Office are working on plans to implement precinct improvements on Faussagh Avenue.

Cabra residents were invited to submit ideas at a recent meeting organised by Niall Counihan and we welcome suggestions from residents as to what they would like as part of precinct improvements.

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The Parks Supervisor and Cabra Office Manager recently met with the Parish Priest, Fr O’Grady, to present ideas for planting in the narrow strip of ground in front of the trees on both sides of the entrance to the church grounds along Faussagh Avenue. This would involve moving the railings behind the trees. The Parks Department sketch proposals will be discussed with the Parish Council. The idea is to increase the amount of greenery along Faussagh Avenue in line with the overall plan above.

LUAS Update

Padraig Doyle, Senior Resident Engineer, Luas Cross City Liaison Office has provided the following update on Faussagh Road Bridge:

“Further to our meeting of the 27th April, I contacted Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to express your concerns about the appearance of Faussagh Road Bridge. Ciaran Brown, TII’s Project Manager for the scheme, replied as follows:

“I am looking at integrating SSJV’s proposed finishes on the Cabra Stop access ramp with an improved finish to the parapets. Please note that Irish Rail have advised that there is a constraint on finishes to railway overbridges to the effect that we are precluded from using cladding products which might dislodge and fall onto the tracks in the event of a vehicle impact, so this needs to be factored into any decision in relation to the choice of finish. I have already discussed the option of painting the parapets with TII Architects but it was felt that this wouldn’t make any significant difference, indeed, it might make things worse. I would also note that we have already removed the original railings and replaced them in order to match in with nearby boundary treatments”.

Protim Site – Tolka Ind EstateDublin City Council’s Derelicts Section has written to the liquidator in relation to the condition of the site. No reply has been received to date. Derelict Sites will now arrange to have the site re-inspected with a view to possibly recommending that a Notice of Intention to Enter the Site on the Derelict Sites Register be served.

Phibsborough Local Environmental Improvement Plan ( LEIP) A LEIP for Phibsborough was requested by the City Council in January 2016. It is proposed that an implementation group will be set up to carry out improvements over the next 5 years. A presentation on the Draft LEIP will be given at this meeting of the NWAC.

Flooding in CabraThere was an unexpected pluvial rainfall event at lunchtime on the 14th June, which extended from Templeogue to Cabra. It lasted between 12.25-2.00 pm approximately. Rain was very heavy and the volume of water was immense resulting in serious overflowing of the drainage system. It caused extensive road flooding and house flooding at a number of locations in Cabra. Flood water quickly receded. Other areas of the city had little or no rainfall at the time.

Calls were made to the Cabra Office a few minutes after the rain began. By 13.00 Cabra Road was flooded. A drainage truck was despatched to the Cabra Road very quickly. Many of the problems were caused by passing traffic pushing water to the sides and towards people’s houses. However, we only received reports of 2 specific houses being affected, one on Leix Road and one on the Cabra Road. The remainder of the reports were of a general nature affecting the following road:

Cabra Road, particularly in the vicinity of the Area Office Leix Road and surrounding area Galmoy Road (Christ the King Church and School) Offaly Road

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Annamoe Parade, Drive, Park and Terrace Oxamanstown Road Connaught Parade Annaly Road

Cabra office staff in turn informed the Gulley manager, who was coordinating reports on behalf of the Drainage Department and crews were despatched accordingly. Callers were advised that sand bags could be collected from Bannow Road depot and sandbags were also delivered by the depot to Christ the King Church.Emails were sent to Public Reps and resident contacts informing people that sandbags were available at Bannow Road Depot. Customer services were also contacted to make sure they had this information and that they were aware of the flooding.

Waste Dept were subsequently requested to perform additional cleaning in the following days on the Cabra Road to remove debris surrounding gulleys.

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Cabra, Phibsborough, Pelletstown.The Bealtaine Festival took place throughout the month of May. This festival is dedicated to active ageing. Christ the King hosted Creative Dance Sessions and the Cabra Library ran activities aimed at Senior Citizens.

Restoration of Faussagh AvenueA new group working on ways to improve the local streetscape met on Saturday 28th May to clean up and replant planters and install new planters on the Bridge. All volunteers who would like to continue the project can contact the Cabra Area Office.

Plant SalesPlant sales were held during the week of the 16th May. Twelve community groups were supplied with subsidised plants, planters and moss peat.

City Neighbourhood Competition Among the groups who entered the City Neighbourhood Competition were Rathborne, Dunard Senior Citizens, Clareville, Elsemere Avenue, Altona Terrace and Phibsborough Tidy Towns Committee.

Good Citizen AwardTeresa Killeen, Clareville Court Manager, received the Good Citizen Award for her voluntary work and dedication to her community throughout the years at a Ceremony in the Mansion House on 17th May.

Men’s ShedWork is ongoing in progressing the Men’s Shed in Phibsborough. Links have been established with the Tidy Towns Committee and there is a planned visit from members of the East Wall Men’s Shed.

Yoga

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Classes have started in the Royal Canal Park funded by the Informal Education Grant. New activities are at the planning stage to make more use of the Centre.

Summer ProjectsProjects will be held in Riverston Abbey, Sharing the Journey and Annamoe. These will run in July and August.

HOUSING UPDATEJanuary- May 2016

Estate Management

No of Anti social complaints per 1997 act Drug Related 1No of Anti social complaints per 1997 act Not Drug Related 6No of other Complaints 16Total Complaints 23

No of Anti Social Interviews per 1997 act 6No of Other Interviews 7Total Interviews 13

No of Requests for mediation 0

No of Complaints referred to central unit for Action 0

No of Section 20 Evictions 1

No of excluding Orders applied for by Tenant 0

No of Excluding orders applied for by DCC 0

No of surrender of Tenancies due to Anti Social Behaviour 0

No of Notice to Quits sent to Central Unit 0

No of Court Orders Granted 0

No of Appeals / Judicial Reviews Challenges 0

No of Warrants executed (Evictions) 0

Housing Allocations

Category Housing Transfers

Bands 2 & 3 0 2

Medical 0 0

Welfare 1 1

Homeless 0 0

Travellers 1 0

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De-tenanting 0 0

Maintenance Grounds 0 0

Surrendering Larger 0 0

Unable to afford 0 0

Total 2 3

Senior Citizens Allocations


Bands 2 & 3 1 0

Medical 1 0

Welfare 0 0

Homeless 0 0

Travellers 0 0

De-tenanting 0 0




Financial Contribution 0 0

Total 2 0

Voids Report

There are currently 5 vacant housing units in the Cabra Area

Address Type of unit

Date of vacancy

Remarks

41 Ashington Close House 01/06/2016 Works in progress241 Bannow Road House 02/02/2016 On offer92 Faussagh Road House 17/01/2016 On offer8 Quarry Road House 17/06/2016 Works in progress126 St. Attracta Road House 26/05/2016 Works in progress

There are currently 17 vacant senior citizens units in the Cabra area

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Address Type of Unit

Date of vacancy

Remarks

42a Broombridge Road Bedsit 20/09/2015 Works in progress26 Convent View Cres Bedsit 28/02/2016 Works in progress27 Convent View Cres Bedsit 16/05/2016 Works in progress27 Dunard Court 1 bed 06/12/2015 Works in progress48 Dunard Court Bedsit 02/08/2015 Works in progress49 Dunard Court Bedsit 24/01/2016 Works in progress51 Dunard Court Bedsit 03/05/2016 Works in progress63 Dunard Court Bedsit 08/11/2015 On offer31 Dunmanus Court 1 bed 18/10/2015 On offer13 Rowan Hamilton Court 1 bed 04/04/2016 On offer20 Rowan Hamilton Court 1 bed 27/05/2016 Works in progress20 St. Finbars Court Bedsit 27/09/2015 Refurbishment

programme23 St. Finbars Court Bedsit 09/05/2016 Refurbishment

programme26 St. Finbars Court bedsit 08/11/2015 Refurbishment

programme28 St. Finbars Court bedsit 21/06/2015 Refurbishment

programme29 St. Finbars Court 2 bed 21/06/2016 Refurbishment

programme

Saint Finbars Court.The Area Office is putting a programme in place to refurbish the two blocks at St. Finbars Court, subject to securing funding.

These works would entail converting the bedsits into one bedroom units. If the funding becomes available it is proposed to start with block 2 as there are a number of vacancies in this block. Housing staff from the Finglas Office will contact all the remaining tenants in the coming weeks with a view to transferring them on a temporary or permanent basis.

Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs)AHBs are actively seeking sustainable opportunities to purchase small numbers of units in the Cabra area.

Aidan MaherAssistant Area Manager

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Item No: 8

Finglas Office Area Report

HOUSING UPDATE

January - May 2016

Estate Management

No of Anti social complaints per 1997 act Drug Related 9No of Anti social complaints per 1997 act Not Drug Related 19No of other Complaints 23Total Complaints 51

No of Anti Social Interviews per 1997 act 11No of Other Interviews 22Total Interviews 33

No of Requests for mediation 5

No of Complaints referred to central unit for Action 0

No of Section 20 Evictions 0

No of excluding Orders applied for by Tenant 0

No of Excluding orders applied for by DCC 0

No of surrender of Tenancies due to Anti Social Behaviour 0

No of Notice to Quits sent to Central Unit 0

No of Court Orders Granted 0

No of Appeals / Judicial Reviews Challenges 0

No of Warrants executed (Evictions) 0

Housing Allocations


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Bands 2 & 3 3 0

Medical 0 0

Welfare 0 0

Homeless 1 0

Travellers 0 0

De-tenanting 0 0




Total 4 0

Senior Citizens Allocations


Bands 2 & 3 6 5

Medical 3 0

Welfare 1 0

Homeless 3 0

Travellers 0 0

De-tenanting 0 0




Financial Contribution 0 0

Total 13 5

Voids Report

There are currently 9 vacant housing units in the Finglas Area

Address Type of Date of Remarks

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unit vacancy110 Abbotstown Avenue House 29/11/2015 On offer16 Deanstown Green House 29/03/2016 Works in progress12 Deanstown Road House 17/02/2015 Works in progress25 Dunsink Gardens House 10/04/2015 On offer33 Finglaswood Road Maisonette 04/03/2016 Works in progress46 Finglaswood Road House 31/05/2016 Works in progress225 McKee Avenue House 17/05/2016 Works in progress59 Mellowes Avenue House 30/01/2015 On offer101 Mellowes Avenue House 14/04/2016 On offer

There are currently 10 vacant senior citizens units in the Finglas area

Address Type of Unit

Date of vacancy

Remarks

12 Clareville Court 1 bed 08/06/2016 Works in progress



11 Deanstown Court 1 bed 29/01/2016 On offer

11 Kilshane Court 2 bed 09/05/2016 Works in progress

14 Mellowes Court Bedsit 04/10/2015 Homeless/ on offer

22 Mellowes Court 1 bed 23/09/2015 Homeless/on offer

40 Mellowes Court Bedsit 17/02/2016 Works in progress

18 Merville Court 2 bed 03/05/2016 Works in progress

25 Merville Court 1 bed 03/05/2016 Works in progress

Rents Update

The Finglas Area Office continues to provide a rent assessment service for tenants living in the Finglas area.

Finglas Rent Assessment Update May 2016Assessments 109Permission To Resides 6Refunds 4

Dublin City Council Incremental Purchase Scheme 2016

A Tenant information booklet has been issued to any tenant deemed eligible to avail of this scheme.

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The following are some of the criteria needed: You must be a tenant for at least one year. The main tenant must have an annual income of €15,000, 50% of which must come

from a source other than a social welfare payment. Persons solely on social welfare payments only are not eligible to apply.

Must live in the house as normal place of residence after purchase.

Some types of properties are not included e.g. apartments, flats, maisonettes and duplexes - the full list is outlined in the booklet.

The house will be sold at the market value of the house less a discount as follows: Between €15,000 and €20,000 60% Between €20,001 and €29,999 50% €30,000 or more 40%

The booklet and the application form are available at local Dublin City Council offices.

Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs)AHBs are actively seeking sustainable opportunities to purchase small numbers of units in the Finglas area.

Rapid Housing Update The closing date for the Design and Build of 40 Rapid Delivery Homes at St. Helena’s Drive was the 9th of June 2016. These tender documents are currently being assessed. Once this process is completed the design and layout will be presented to the members and local residents.Enabling works are continuing on the site and discussions are continuing with local residents.

Fairlawn Park9 Fairlawn Park is a privately owned house that was abandoned and is now the cause of anti-social behaviour. The house was steeled up but was broken into on a number of occasions. Dublin City Council steeled up the back and side entrances but then the walls front and back was demolished.

Dublin City Council has made considerable efforts to resolve these issues. Over the last couple of months the following has been done:

Referred to Derelict Sites Section Numerous attempts to make contact with the owner who we believe is abroad Engaging a contractor to re-secure the house Removed all debris from this area on three occasions Engage a contractor to erect palisade fencing at this site (which was pulled down).

Kilshane RoadThe painting of the railings at Kishane Road has been completed.

Finglas South Safety ForumThe Finglas South Safety Forum met in St. Helena’s Resource Centre on the 23rd May 2016. Local Councillors, T.D.s, Staff from Dublin City Council, Gardai and local residents attended. A number of local issues were discussed including a request for more ramps at Scribblestown and a pedestrian crossing on Tolka Valley Road.

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Kildonan LandsBrady Shipman Martin (BSM) has been appointed for the preparation of a Site Masterplan Study for Kildonan Road, Finglas West, Dublin 11. BSM have commenced work on the project and will report to the North West Area Committee in the autumn. BSM will attend the next meeting of the Masterplan Development Group, which will be held on the 23rd June.Ed Flanagan has been appointed to undertake a public consultation, which will feed into the report by BSM. He will also attend the June meeting. A timeline of key actions and milestones will be finalised shortly.

Changing Rooms at Tolka Valley ParkThe provisional building works programme for the new changing rooms is as follows:

Commence of site: August 2016Completion: February 2017

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Finglas Summer Project Launch 2016Dublin City Council Community and Social Development Team - in conjunction with Crosscare - are supporting the following 8 voluntary run summer projects taking place in the Finglas Area:

1. St Canices Summer Project2. B.J.G Summer Project3. Scoil Chiaráin Special Needs Summer Project4. Finglas West Summer Project5. St Joseph’s and St Kevin’s Summer Project6. Finglas Traveller Summer Project7. The Den Summer Project8. Rivermount Summer Project

There is also one non voluntary summer project taking place - the Finglas Youth Resource Centre Summer Project. Dublin City Council is grant assisting this project.Dublin City Council supports Summer Projects through funding and providing resources for the programmes.

Finglas Festival 2016Dublin City Council Community and Social Development team are continuing to work closely with the Finglas Festival Committee including organising a number of events to run during the Festival programme. These include the following:

Author Paul Howard in conversation with Samantha Libreri on Monday 4th July at 7.45p.m in the Finglas Youth Resource Centre. All proceeds will go to the Finglas Suicide Support Network.

Finglas Volunteer Night will take place on Wednesday 6th July at 7:30 in Erin’s Isle GAA Club

Opera in the Open will take place on Wednesday 13th July at 12:45pm in Finglas Civic Centre.

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The Finglas Festival Committee will deliver Festival Programmes to households in the Finglas area in the coming weeks.

Finglas Men’s Sheds Finglas Men’s Shed are actively looking for new members, the group meet on Wednesday afternoons from 2.30p.m. to 4.30p.m in the Abigail Centre.

The facility the group is using needs refurbishment and should the refurbishment be undertaken it will open up the space for other Community Groups in the area to use the facility.

Dublin City Council Community and Social Development Team are continuing to support this group.

Environmental Enhancement 2016Dublin City Council Community Development Team ordered a limited number of bedding plants and shrubs for community groups to enhance their estates.

Community/Environmental Groups were contacted in relation to the programme and groups were invited to apply for plants to enhance their area.

Groups who received plants are as follows:1. Beneavin del la Salle2. Glasanaon Court3. St Canices Court4. Barry Park5. Griffith Crescent6. Lakeglen Residents Association 7. Glasnevin Park 8. Deanstown court9. Scribblestown Residents Association10. WFTRA Hall11. Farnham Crescent12. Tidy Towns13. Fingal Centre14. Cloonlara Fairlawn Hazelcroft development group15. St Canice’s Church16. Daisy Roots17. Patrickswell Court Res Assoication18. Darling buds Support and Social Group19. Mellowes Court20. Berryfield Road21. Ballygall Community Council Ltd22. North Road Residents Association 23. Finglas Celtic FC24. Cedarwood Residents Assoication 25. Beneavin residents Assoication26. Abbotstown Environmental Group27. The Den28. Finglas East Residents Group

Dublin Good Citizens Awards 2016

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On the 17th May the inaugural Dublin City Good Citizen Awards took place in the Round Room at the Mansion House. Almost 300 nominations were received from the public across nine categories.Forty nine people were shortlisted and nine winners were chosen by an independent adjudication panel.

It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Sandra Dillon from Finglas won in the Disability Award category for her work helping set up the Finglas Meeting Place club which helps young people with a range of psycho-social difficulties including Autism, Asperger Syndrome and ADHD

Finglas Positive Wellness GroupThe Finglas Positive Wellness Group have completed their programmed for Positive Wellness week, which will take place from Saturday 10th September to Friday 16th September 2016.The theme this year is “making contact” with a focus on people communicating and making contact with each other.

Finglas Street Feast Sunday 12 th June 2016 Dublin City Council Community and Social Development team distributed information packs from Street Feast to groups in the Finglas area.Fifty one Street Feasts took place in the Dublin 7, 9 and 11 areas.

Aidan MaherAssistant Area Manager

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Item No: 15

Phibsborough Local Environmental Improvement Plan (LEIP)

A Local Environmental Improvement Plan for Phibsborough was requested by the City Council in January 2016.

This Draft LEIP contains objectives under four key headings:(i) public realm and open space;(ii) sports and recreation; (iii) arts, culture and recreation; (iv) movement and transport.

It is proposed that an implementation group be set up to carry out improvements over the next 5 years. Councillors feedback is welcomed on the draft Plan.

A presentation on the Draft Phibsborough Local Environmental Improvements Plan (LEIP) will be given at the Area Committee Meeting.

The LEIP has been circulated with the Agenda.

Fiona CooperSenior Executive Planner

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Item No: 17

Cabra/Finglas LEA Discretionary Fund 2016, Spending to Date

15th June 2016

Location Project/Works

Cost (Not Inc. Vat)

Public Domain

Projects Completed/Scheduled for CompletionBerryfield Rd No. 26-40 Installation of Chicane €3,566

Fergals Lane Cleaning/Enhancement €2,220

Kippure Park Installation of Chicane €3,566

Berryfield No. 100 Installation of Kissing Gate €5,770

Cardiffsbridge Rd Roundabout Wall/railing repair €6,034

FAST/Wellmount Rd Realignment of Railings €2,378

Area Wide Planters and Flowers €9,015

Finglas Village McKee Monument Cleaning €1,860

Area Wide Paint for Residents Groups €1,625

McKee Ave Decorative Sign and Installation €1,320

Drumcondra Christmas tree lights €950

Patrickswell Court Painting of Railings €1,940

Finglas Rd/Clareville Plaque for Parks Tree Planting €1,600

St Canices CemeteryFitting of Resin and Slabs €2,321

Cabra Cross/Navan Rd Wall repairs/planting €7,600

St Attracta's/Faussagh Rd Raised flower bed €1,795

Glasnevin DownsRepair Wall €415

Finglas Village Installation of decorative features €735

Dalymount Lane Installation of gates €7,500

Finglas VillageInstallation of Tree Bays €4,948

Cardiffsbridge Road Treeplanting and enhancements €9,444

Total €76,602

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Projects Proceeding/Expected to ProceedDunsink Ave/Rd Widening of Vehicle Access €110,000 (Est)

Rathoath Est Laneway Installation of Bollards €2,000 (Est)

Finglas Village 1916 memorial €6,500 (Est)

Ratoath Estate Enhancements to Entrance €12,000 (Est)

Seamus Ennis Rd Plaque with verse for bottle bank €1,600 (Est)

Finglas Festival Provision of Barriers & Marque €1,800 (Est)

Cloonlara Road Tree Planting €1,000 (Est)

Finglas Village Hanging Baskets €20,000 (Est)

Area WidePainting of Traffic boxes €3,750 (Est)

Waste Management Provision of Powerwash equipment €10,000 (Est)

Total €168,650

Total Spent & Committed €245,252

Housing

Projects Completed/Scheduled for CompletionMerville Court Installation of Railings €6,690

45c Wellmount Rd Anti Climbing Paint €210

Merville Court Removing Railing €150

Kilshane DriveRepair Defective Railings €280

9 Fairlawn Park Erection of Fencing €4,639

Kilshane CourtInstall fence panels to railings no. 15-16 €1,317

St Finbars Court Repairs to CCTV €273

Kilshane Ave Painting of Railings €2,701

Total €16,260

Projects Proceeding/Expected to ProceedWestwood/Ratoath Rd Erection of Railings €19,600

Finglas Civic Offices Car Park Stop Ramps €3,000 (Est)

Finglas CCTV

Contribution to An Garda Siochána CCTV Scheme €20,000 (Est)

Scribblestown Neighbourhood Watch Signs €500 (Est)

Valeview Gdns Fit railings to top of wall €10,000 (Est)Convent View/Broombridge/Canon Burke New CCTV System €30,000 (Est)

Total €83,100

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Community

Projects Completed/Scheduled for CompletionArea Wide Misc Event/Community Cost €6,646

Total €6,646

Projects Proceeding/Expected to ProceedArea Wide Halloween Festival €20,000 (Est)

Total €20,000


Cabra Office

Projects Completed/Scheduled for CompletionArea Wide Misc Expenditure €3,950

Total €3,950

Projects Proceeding/Expected to ProceedBlackhorse Ave Poor Mans Well Project €5,000 (Est)

Faussagh AvePhase 1, Install gates, upgrade CCTV €22,000 (Est)

Phase 2, Environmental/landscaping Plan €35,000 (Est)

Total €62,000


Overall Cabra/Finglas Totals

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Total Monies Spent €103,458

Total Proceeding/Expected to Proceed €333,750

Total (spent & committed) €437,208

Vat @13.5% €56,837

Total inc Vat 13.5% €494,045

Ballymun LEA Discretionary Fund 2016, Spending to Date

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15th June 2016

Location Project/Works Cost (Not Inc. Vat)

Public Domain

Projects Completed/Scheduled for CompletionDrumcondra Cleaning of Bridge €3,600

Ballygall Parade Installation of Chicane €7,800

Poppintree Cleaning of Green Spaces €5,760

Belclare Grove Painting of Wall €3,182

Drumcondra Installation of Seating €4,810

Area Wide Repair of Railings €710

Ballymun Courts Paint to Residents €4,000

Ballymun Car Park upgrade €50,000

Coultry Park Removal of Canopy

Silloge Gardens Complete Resurfacing €42,000

Total €121,862

Projects Proceeding/Expected to ProceedCearnóg an tSeachtar Laoch Development of Plaza €100,000 (Est)

Griffith Park New gate €10,000 (Est)

Johnstown Park Improve accessibility €20,000 (Est)

Magenta Hall Conifer removal, hedge planting and shrub planting €10,000 (Est)Mobhi Road-Botanic Ave shops Public realm enhancements €50,000 (Est)Poppintree Park

Works for Wheelchair access €25,000 (Est)

Rediscovery Centre Paving €30,000 (Est)

St. Alphonsus’ /Iona Road Environmental Scheme €10,000 (Est)

Ballymun Courts Environmental Scheme €3,000 (Est)

Area Wide Provision of Flowers €1,000 (Est)

Mobhi Rd/Botanic Ave Shops Public Realm Enhancements €50,000 (Est)

Iona Installation of Heritage Sign €5,000 (Est)

Whitehall Environmental Scheme €25,000 (Est)

Waste Management Provision of Powerwash equipment €10,000 (Est)

Total €349,000


Overall Ballymun Totals

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Total Monies Spent €121,862

Total Proceeding/Expected to Proceed €349,000

Total (spent & committed) €470,862

Vat @13.5% €63,566

Total inc Vat 13.5% €534,428

Dave DinniganArea Manager

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Item No: 18

PUBLIC DOMAIN REPORT

North West Area Complaints received via CRM

The CRM is the system used by DCC Customer Services Centre and all departments to log and track complaints. Please see details below of the number of complaints received/investigated and closed by the North West Area Office from 1st May to 31st May

Type of Complaint Count of IncidentsAbandoned Bicycles or Trolleys 2

Community Cleanups 13

Illegal Dumping 108

Overflowing Skips 1

Report Dog Fouling DCC 1

Report Graffiti 10

Report Litter Offence 2

Sweep Your Street 4

Weed Control 2

Total 143

It is important to note that a significant number of additional complaints were also investigated as all area staff pick up complaints when carrying out daily duties but due to lack of resources all complaints are not logged.

New Bulky Collection ArrangementsNew arrangements for a Bulky Household Waste Collection Service are now in operation. The collection is aimed at removing items that are too large for disposal in bins or bags. For a fee of €40 householders can have up to 5 items of bulky waste removed. Additional items will attract a further fee. Examples of items that will be collected include furniture,

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mattresses, carpets, kitchen units and bathroom suites (but not large volumes of refurbishment materials). Collections will take place Mon-Fri between 9am and 3pm. To organise a collection a householder should contact 01 2221000. Further information can be found at:

http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-water-waste-and-environment-waste-and-recycling/bulky-household-waste-collection

Ballymun Communities MobiliseExcellent work has been being carried out by Residents throughout the NWA in enhancing their neighbourhoods for the summer season. Ballymun communities have been to the fore.

In Belclare Grove DCC removed a large volume of illegal dumping from the green area and dug the damaged ground to allow for reseeding or planting. Large numbers of local residents turned out to prepare the ground for planting and carried out edging work. To support this effort DCC organised the painting of the wall around the green area. Further support will be provided by Global Action Project who will work with Residents in the provision of some planting and advice.

Residents in Ballymun Courts have continued their enhancement work in the last number of weeks. Supported by DCC, painting of the walls around the courts by Residents has continued apace, and an area of road has been repaired. Assisted by DCC Parks, beds have been dug, one of which is planned to be utilised as a vegetable garden. Planters have also been installed in the area. Further work will be conducted in the upcoming weeks.

Finglas gears up for Tidy TownsThe Finglas Tidy Towns group has commenced its Tuesday night cleans ups in preparation for this year’s competition. Considerable work has already been undertaken. In order to support this important work DCC is carrying out a programme of works in the village. This

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Residents of Belclare Gove conducting edging on their green area supported by the DCC Public Domain Team



includes the installation of tree pits to allow for planting on Ballygall Road West and a decorative sign on McKee Avenue. Bollards around the village are also being painted, along with miscellaneous painting, graffiti removal and washing. Of particular interest is the installation of two decorative features sourced by the group, a decorative pump to be installed opposite the main entrance to St Canice’s Church and a decorative planter constructed in the shape of a cart, to commemorate the Merville Dairy, to be placed at the bottom of the hill. Both of these are due to be installed by DCC shortly.

The village is also benefitting from the yearly placing of flower baskets around the area, which this year have been supplemented by additional planters sourced by the Public Domain Team. Best of luck to the Finglas group and all the entrants in the competition from the NWA in this year’s competition

Ballygall Safety EnhancementThere is a long standing problem of scrambler motor cycles illegally mounting footpaths in housing estates throughout the NWA posing a hazard to pedestrians. In order to alleviate this problem at the Ballygall Road West/Ballygall Parade junction DCC has recently installed a chicane and a line of barriers at the cul de sac. The effect of this installation will be to allow pedestrians and wheelchair users access the path, while preventing motor cycles illegally travelling at speed around the corner on the footpath. It is anticipated these works will reduce hazards to pedestrians at this location.

Part of North West Area to be included in IBAL SurveyDCC has received notification that part of the NWA is to be included in this year’s Irish Business Against Litter survey. IBAL was founded in 1996 and surveys selected urban areas annually, measuring the extent of littering against what’s considered to be European norms.The portion of the NWA to be survey is that bordered by Jamestown Road, Glasnevin Avenue, St Margaret’s Road and the Ballymun Road.

Installation of Temporary Gates in Dalymount LaneIn order to safely facilitate the likely upcoming works as part of the Dalymount Park project DCC has, in partnership with local residents, erected gates to restrict entry through the three access points to the laneway linking Connaught St and St Peters Road. It is expected that this measure will also go some way towards the alleviation of anti social behaviour in the laneway. Keys will shortly be distributed to residents to allow access as required.

WEEE Collections in Phibsborough/Cabra/ Navan Road AreaThe community social enterprise RecycleIT operates an annual kerbside collection of WEE in various areas throughout the city. They’ve reported a very successful collection in the last few months in the Phibsborough/Cabra/Navan Road Area. The figures below detail quantities collected. If a community wishes to arrange a collection they can be contacted on 01-4578321

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John TwamleyPublic Domain Officer

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ITEMS QUANTITY WEIGHT (kg)boiler 1 67cooker 24 1117d/washer 13 581dryer 33 1204fridge 139 3954h/drive 7 72m/wave 105 1116oven 9 290pc tower 41 356radiator 5 110small weee 3975 9172steel 25 70tv 493 8893w/machine 41 2665Grand Total 4911 29667



Item No: 20

Sports and Wellbeing Partnership Report

Tall Ship Voyage: A young man from Cabra has embarked on a Tall Ship Voyage from Belfast to Dublin over the course of nine days. The participant has been working with the Sports Officer and Youth Service on and off for the past 9 years. He is from a disadvantaged background and a dysfunctional family background. He is currently unemployed and is managing a drug addiction. This voyage has acted as a positive move in terms of his personal development and has allowed him to develop his skill base, knowledge, confidence and character. It is the trip of a lifetime and something that he himself has said would be the catalyst for a new future. A bursary was secured from Sail Training Ireland which reduced the cost. The Sports Officer funded an additional €100 and the participant funded the balance.

Track Cycling Future Stars Programme: 4 week Velodrome cycle event for young people commenced on 9th June and will culminate in the International Cycle Track event on Saturday 2nd July.

Horse Riding: Horse riding lessons will begin on Thursday 30th June and continue throughout the month of July. The lessons will be available to all groups in Ballymun and will take place in Cherry Orchard Equine Centre.

Water Safety and Open Sea Swimming: This programme began on 14th June and took place in Portmarnock and at the 40 foot .The programme aims to increase knowledge around water safety and develop swimming skills. The participants will also be offered the opportunity to take part in the Grand Dublin Swim in July.

Fitness Classes and Toddler Functional Movement Classes: In conjunction with DePaul Homeless agency. A variety of fitness classes will begin in Poppintree Sports Centre for adults living in temporary accommodation. It will run in conjunction with activities for toddlers that are currently in temporary hotel accommodation. The programme aims to provide physical activity, functional movement development and nutrition information.

Ballymun Activity Day: This will take place in Poppintree Park on Wednesday 13th July .This will include a multitude of sport activities and be open to all summer projects and the community. A programme of adventure activities including Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Mountain biking will take place over the period June to July.

Tai Chi (The Voyages Programme): The Voyages programme was set up in 2004 by The Fingal Centre and is funded by the Local Drugs Task Force. It caters for adults from Finglas and Cabra who are stabilised or in early recovery from drug use and who would like to engage in an education and training programme with a view to

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seeking further education and training. As part of the course they are incorporating some sport and wellbeing aspects. There will be two Tai Chi classes on 27th June and 4th of July. This follows on from the five boxercise classes which were run in previous months.

Cabra Parkside Summer Camp: The camp runs from 25th July to 5th August, Monday to Friday from 10am – 2pm for 5 – 7 and 7 – 14 year olds. There are plenty of activities lined up and will include trips to Newgrange and Fort Lucan.

Cricket: There are sessions taking place every Saturday in Poppintree Sports Centre from 11.30am – 1pm or 2.30 – 4pm. The newly formed club Poppintree Cricket Club will be playing friendly matches during this period with the hope of being a fully established club next year.

Ballymun & Finglas Sports & Fitness Centres: The children's swimming lessons will stop for the months of July and August but will return in September. Summer Camps are available in both centres each week in July. The first camp starts on Monday 4th July and costs €60 per child for children aged 5 years and up. The projects run from 10am – 2.30pm each day and includes games, arts and crafts and swimming. Children require swimming gear for each day and a packed lunch. Parental authorisation must be signed.

FAI Summer Camps: From July 4th, the FAI will be delivering eight weeks of Summer Soccer Camps. These camps will be held at various club and DCC venues throughout Dublin for the duration of July and August. The biggest camp runs for two weeks and takes place in Home Farm FC, Whitehall. The camp capacity each week is 130 children and we hope to attract a lot of boys and girls from the Finglas and Ballymun areas. Our students from Project Futsal will also be used as coaches on these camps.

Project Futsal: The promotion and recruitment campaign for next year’s Project Futsal Programme will start over the summer. This project is entering the sixth year of this course – it is an important and worthwhile venture for the people of Ballymun and Finglas. There have been over 100 graduates from the course to date, many of whom have gone on to better things as a result of attending Project Futsal.

Youth Project Sports Day: A sports day is taking place every Wednesday afternoon from 3 – 5pm during July and August at Finglas Youth Resource Centre and Mellowes Park for local youth projects. Young people aged 10-13 years from the Finglas Youth Resource Centre, the Finglas Youth Services and Focus Ireland will participate in a variety of sports activities which will include Fencing, Athletics, Ultimate Frisbee, Mini Volleyball and Uni Hockey.

Golf Lessons: Lessons will take place with ten young people aged 10 – 13 years from the Finglas Youth Resource Centre. They will undertake a four week introductory golf programme at the Elm Green Golf Centre. This programme will commence on Thursday July 7th from 3 – 4pm.

Rock Climbing: Eight young people from the Finglas Youth Resource Centre will undertake a four week introduction to rock climbing coaching course at the Awesome Walls Climbing Centre. This activity will commence on Thursday 14th July from 5 – 6pm for 13 – 18 year olds.

Summer Project Activities: Summer Projects Sports Days and Fun & Games sessions are taking place throughout July and August. The following is a brief list of sessions currently booked:

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1. Rivermount Summer Project: Taking place on Thursday 7th & 14th July from 10am – 12pm at Rivermount Sports Hall for 7 – 9 and 10 – 13 year olds.

2. St. Helena’s Resource Centre: Taking place every Tuesday in July at St. Helena’s Resource Centre for 7 – 9 and 10 – 13 year olds.

3. West Finglas Summer Project: Taking place on Tuesday 26th July from 11 – 4pm at Kildonan Park for 7 – 9 and 10 – 13 year olds.

4. Travellers Summer Project: Taking place at Finglas Leisure Centre on Wednesday 27th July for 7 – 9 and 10 – 13 year olds.

Badminton: Mondays from 4 – 5pm in Cabra Parkside Hall. For young people over 10 years.

Walking soccer: Tuesdays from 11- 12pm in Cabra Parkside Hall for people over 55 years.

Leinster Rugby Camp: Taking place from 11th – 15th July for young people aged 6 – 12 years.

Hall Sports: Multi sport activities taking place every Tuesday from 1 – 3pm in Cabra Parkside for young people aged over 10 years.

Go for Life Games: Every Monday from 1 – 2pm in Cabra Parkside hall for adults aged over 55 years.

Contact details

Niamh Redmond, Communications Officer: [email protected] Antonia Martin, Manager, Sports Officers: antonia.martin@ dublincity.ie Maz Reilly, Sports Officer: [email protected] Niall Mc Donald, Sports Officer: [email protected] John McDonald, Sports Officer: [email protected] Eileen Gleeson, Sports Officer: [email protected] Jamie Wilson, FAI Soccer: [email protected] Paul Whelan, FAI Soccer: [email protected] Oisin Fagan, Boxing: [email protected] Fintan McAllister, Cricket: [email protected] Stephen Maher, Rugby: [email protected]

Niamh RedmondCommunications Officer

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Item No: 21

The National Neighbourhood Project Update

Update May 2016 (emailed to Councillors on the 27th May)Further to the Update provided to Members in May (see below for reference) the Advisory Group for each Area consisting of Libraries, Arts Office, Area Office, Community Development and the National Cultural Institutions will proceed now to Project/Programme selection with input from Elected Members.After consultation with the Chair of the Arts and Culture SPC Cllr Rebecca Moynihan and in order to assist Members in the project selection process the criteria for these projects/ programmes are set out below.· Contains Meaningful Participation and active engagement by residents of the Area· Is Impactful – Personally, Locally, Nationally and Internationally· Is Inclusive & Accessible (intellectually, physically & virtually)· Is Ambitious & Challenging, Innovative & of high quality· Is relevant (to the Community, the Area, the Institution and to DCC)· Is Feasible and Realistic.

Each Project/Programme will have a Community Partner and in advance of the Advisory Group meetings in each Area in June Elected Members are invited to submit suggested Community Partners, such as a school, community group or local organisation, for inclusion in the selection process.

Please send these proposals no later than Friday June 10th at 5 p.m. to [email protected].

Elected Members are also invited to join the Area Advisory Group referred to above in June to review the preparatory work to date and to help select the project/programme at the next Advisory Group Meeting. All Members are welcome to attend although the Chair of each Area Committee may wish to nominate two members per Group.

The dates for these meetings are still being set and have been communicated separately. A meeting takes place every 2-3 weeks per area.

Further updates on the process to date will be given at each Area Meeting in June and The City Arts Officer will attend to answer any questions by Members.It is hoped that following approval by Dublin City Council that these projects will be announced to the public at the end of June. This matter will also be before the Arts and Culture SPC on June 21st.

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Update 20th April 2016

Dublin City Council became a candidate for the European Capital of Culture 2020 designation in late 2014. A far reaching public consultation and a promotion of Dublin’s cultural strengths and ambition characterised the bid process and the civic energy generated as well as the innovative programme outlined in the Bid Book have left a legacy of skills and new thinking.

Although not shortlisted, Dublin City Council had already set aside €1M to support the second round of the Bid in the Council annual budget 2016 and discussions of retaining this budget and reinvesting it strategically in Culture ensued.The City Arts Officer proposed to the Assistant Chief Executive and the CEO that the fund should be set to long term strategic goals i.e.

(a) That any project or idea supported should be of such a quality and interest to the Members of Dublin City Council as to cause a desire to retain this budget for Culture in future years.

(b) That the wide ranging consultations with citizens should continue.(c) That further investment in Culture should be leveraged because of this investment

nationally and in Europe.(d) That Community organisations, businesses and cultural institutions could work

together.(e) That the Projects should be of sufficient scale to leave a legacy of working closely

with the National Cultural Institutions.

Through further discussion and consultation with the Area Managers of Dublin City Council and subsequent meetings with Area Community Development Teams, City Council Libraries and the Arts Office, one of the large scale projects from Dublin’s Bid Book was selected for feasibility study. The project proposed is that National Cultural Institutions (NCI’s) including the Irish Museum of Modern Art, The Abbey Theatre, The National Museum, The Chester Beatty Library, The National Concert Hall, The National Gallery, The National Library, all of whom are located in Dublin, would form partnerships with local neighbourhoods in such a way that a high quality cultural initiative connecting the NCI and the Neighbourhood would result. This programme or initiative would seek to connect the local, national and international cultural ambition of Dublin as a Capital City while ensuring the development of local cultural capacity.

The Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DAHG) convened the NCI’s to discuss the project and the approach was wholly endorsed by all involved. DAHG are considering how best to support the project and may do so through financial assistance either Capital or Current Revenue.

It is proposed that each project is large scale and that programmes e.g. in schools or broader cultural initiatives e.g. in intercultural integration can be considered. In the first instance, 600K will be available for projects across the five areas and a Project Manager for each Area will be appointed by Tender. An overall coordinator Iseult Byrne has been appointed and local consultations in each Area have begun.An Advisory Group has now been formed in each City Area and National Cultural Institutions have assigned themselves singly or in pairs as follows

The 5 National Cultural Neighbourhood Project groupings are:Central Area is collaborating with the National Library of IrelandSouth Central is collaborating with The Chester Beatty Library & the National Concert Hall

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South East is collaborating with The National Gallery of Ireland, Hugh Lane Municipal Gallery

North West is collaborating with The National Museum of Ireland and The Abbey TheatreNorth Central is collaborating with The Irish Museum of Modern Art.

Each Advisory Group consists as indicated above of The Area Community Development Team, The Arts Office, City Libraries, and a National Cultural Institution(s). Local consultations such as those undertaken in the Bid process have begun in each City Area to aid project development and Neighbourhood theme selection.

Each Advisory Group has met in facilitated session to agree their working purpose and to set out criteria for project selection. The criteria agreed for selection of projects vary slightly in each of the Areas, but in all cases they require that the project:

Contains Meaningful Participation and active engagement by residents of the Area

Is Impactful – Personally, Locally, Nationally and Internationally

Is Inclusive & Accessible (intellectually, physically & virtually)

Is Ambitious & Challenging, Innovative & of high quality

Is relevant (to the community, the area, the institution and to DCC)

Is Feasible and Realistic

It is proposed that projects will be developed through a process of consultation and collaboration and also that significant progress in implementation occurs during 2016. Through a consultation process involving community meetings and facilitated sessions supported by the Community Development Team, a community organisation (s) will be identified as partner in the project or programme proposed.Once the idea, community partner and implementation time line is set, regular updates will be provided to the Area Committee

Ray YeatesArts Officer

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Item No: 22

Traffic Service Requests, Status Report at 15 th May 2016,

North West Area Committee Meeting, 21 st June 2016

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Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) Service Request Statistics

*Total TAG Requests received 01/01/15 to 15/05/16 ( including duplicate requests) 424

……of which completed 155

No. Requests received since previous report (i.e. between 16/04/16 and 15/05/16). 20Total Requests received and currently open on Sharepoint since 1st January, 2013 (not including secondary/duplicate requests. Number of secondary requests indicated in separate column) 280

Breakdown of Requests currently open on Sharepoint

Stage 1 7Stage 2 244Stage 3 2Stage 4 12Stage 5 15

Non TAG Service Requests Statistics

Total Non- TAG Requests received since 2015 906…..of which Requests Completed 613Total Requests currently received and open on Sharepoint since 1st January, 2013 360

Traffic Advisory Group Status Reports

Explanation of Stages:

Stage 1 - Set up file, Assignment to Engineer, etc Stage 2 - Assessment, Site surveys, review statutory orders, etc Stage 3 - Consultations, with Garda, Dublin Bus, Luas, NTA, Local residents /

businesses, etc Stage 4 - Decision, TAG group, statutory orders, etc

Stage 5 - Implementation, signs, lines, construction, signal changes, certifications, etc

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Item Ref Road Post-code

Topic Request Description Date Rec'd

SR Status

No. Secondary Requests

1 10199 GRIFFITH AVENUE (NW-EA)

D9 3 Tonne Limit

for traffic travelling westwards from Swords Road junction.

13/01/2014

Stage 4 0

2 10580 FAUSSAGH AVENUE (NW-EA)

D7 Traffic Calming

update on traffic calming request at this junction

11/02/2014

Stage 2 0

3 11377 KEMPTON WAY (NW-EA)

D7 Speed Ramps

on the road. 26/03/2014

Stage 2 1

4 11475 SKREEN ROAD (NW-EA)

D7 Traffic Lights at the junction of Navan Road.

01/04/2014

Stage 2 1

5 11485 MILLBOURNE AVENUE (NW-EA)

D9 Pay & Display & Permit Parking

on the road. 01/04/2014

Stage 4 5

6 11583 CHURCH AVENUE (NW-EA)

D9 Engineer Query

parking provision at the Glasnevin Educate Together National School.

03/04/2014

Stage 2 0

7 11921 MILLMOUNT AVENUE (NW-EA)

D9 Buildout 24/04/2014

Stage 4 0

8 12043 COLLINS DRIVE (NW-EA)

D11 Zebra Crossing

at the junction of Glasaree Road.

29/04/2014

Stage 2 0

9 12052 COULTRY ROAD (NW-EA)

D9 Zebra Crossing

at Gaelscoil Bhail Munna.

29/04/2014

Stage 2 1

10 12144 LEIX ROAD (NW-EA)

D7 Double Yellow Lines

resident at corner house on 7 Leix Rd cannot exit her home sometimes due to cars parking on footpath and blocking her vision

06/05/2014

Stage 2 0

11 12227 BALBUTCHER LANE (NW-EA)

D11 Traffic Lights at Carton Close/ Carton Court/Carton Road.

12/05/2014

Stage 2 0

12 12405 STORMANSTOWN ROAD (NW-EA)

D11 Speed Ramps

additional ramp on the road.

12/05/2014

Stage 5 0

13 12406 BALLYGALL ROAD EAST (NW-EA)

D11 Cycle Track on both sides of the road.

12/05/2014

Stage 2 0

14 12611 SAINT HELENA'S ROAD (NW-EA)

D11 Pedestrian Crossing

south of Tesco’s 26/05/2014

Stage 2 0

15 12612 SAINT HELENA'S ROAD (NW-EA)


at the junction of Tolka Valley Road.

26/05/2014

Stage 2 0

16 12644 SAINT PATRICK'S ROAD (NW-EA)

D9 No Left Turn (Rescind)

from St. Patrick's Road onto Whitworth Road, during morning peak.

29/05/2014

Stage 2 0

17 12646 SAINT PATRICK'S ROAD (NW-EA)

D9 Traffic Calming

on the road. 29/05/2014

Stage 2 0

18 12692 SAINT CANICES ROAD (NW-EA)

D11 Traffic Lights request for traffic lights at the junctin of St Canices Rd and Ballymun Rd

04/06/2014

Stage 2 0

19 12906 FINGLAS ROAD (NW-EA)

D11 Disabled Parking Bay (General)

and rescindment of Pay and Display Parking at the parking bay nearest the

23/06/2014

Stage 2 0



Item No: 23

Final North West June Area Agenda 21/06/16 (TAG Date: 24/05/16)

Item Request Ref Road Post-code

Topic Request Description

Request by TAG Result TAG Comments Sec Date Rec'd

1 Pedestrian Facilities

31246 SWORDS ROAD (NW-EA)


on Swords Road near Magenta Crescent.

DCC ITS Recommended

Pedestrian Crossing on Swords Road north of the junction with Magenta Crescent.

4 10/05/2016

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Item No: 28

Ballymun Area Office Report

1. Community Update2. Housing/Estate Management3. Ballymun Economic Development/Town Civic Alliance4. Safer Ballymun/Drumcondra Glasnevin5. Other significant updates

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1. Community Update

EnvironmentalA lot of environmental work has begun locally and community team members have met with the following groups in relation to continued enhancement of their areas: Seven Oaks Residents, Clean Green Environmental Group (Ballymun), Doon Court Residents, Flower Pots, Belclare Park, Prospect Avenue and DeCourcy Square, Coultry Place, Lorcan Grove, and St Pappins Road. The community team members are linking closely with the Public Domain staff and are engaging in several projects where groups of residents are painting walls, tidying verges and doing targeted clean ups, Carraig Road and Doon Court among others.

The community team are currently working with GAP in the selection of areas which would benefit from the Greening Neighbourhood Projects. Six locations have been selected and consultation with residents and GAP is on-going. Some preparation work has taken place, one project has been completed in Belclare Park and the remaining projects are scheduled to take place in early July.

The community team are working with IKEA/Crann to enhance the newly opening modular housing complex. We will engage with residents to plant trees in their gardens and also in the public open space adjacent to their homes.

Social InclusionAge Friendly InitiativesA number of meetings have taken place with the Positive Ageing Committee for Ballymun and surrounding areas. The program is currently being prepared for Positive Aging Week which will take place at the end of September 2016. The community team hosted a night for approximately 70 people who were nominated in the area for the Good Citizen Awards, to recognise their contribution to the local community. Invitees were treated to dinner, followed by a trip to Axis to see Mary Coughlan perform on Monday 30th May 2016.

Meetings continue with Active Living Ballymun, U3A, St Pappins Ladies, Coultry Craft Club, Sillogue Craft Club.

A Tai Chi class was set up for older adults from the area, this started on 26 th of April for six weeks in Poppintree Community Centre, linking in with Sports and Recreation Officer for this initiative. The program has been extended to include a further four weeks as it is deemed to be very successful and well attended.

A new environmental group has been set up in Hampstead Court and they are working to enhance the area.

Summer ProjectsSeveral network meetings have been held with the Community Section in conjunction with Crosscare and Sports Development for Summer Projects in the area, as an information share point and around the filling out of their forms. An arts and craft demonstration was held. Child protection training has also been scheduled.

BEO BallymunThe community team are currently working with Axis around the BEO Ballymun Event. A concert was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday 14th June featuring Laeg. There was also a free lunchtime traditional and ballad sessions in Axis cafe, a ceīlī on the Plaza on Wednesday, a showcase of musicians young and old in Setanta and a session mór ending with a concert featuring Moxie in Axis on Friday 17th June 2016

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General CommunityCommunity Team members have also been liaising with the following groups/organisations: Youthreach Ballymun, Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre, Greenfields Residents and Community Centre, Ballymun Community Games, and Aisling Transition Project. A member of the team attended the IDRA annual general meeting recently.

Whitehall shopsA meeting was held with businesses in the group of shops including the Grand Cinema with a view to working with them to enhance the public domain and the shop fronts. A separate meeting was held with the bingo operators. We hope to develop a grants process for shop front improvements and make some improvements to the public domain. This process is being led out by the Public Domain Team in North Central as they have existing links with the businesses at this location.

2. Housing/Estate Management Updates

C.C.T.V The C.C.T.V system is working well at present. The system continues to monitor areas where anti social behaviour are reported and public areas where illegal dumping takes place.

Choice Based LettingsTwo properties in Ballygall Parade were advertised under the choice based letting scheme and it is expected that offers will be made shortly.

Cleansing/Waste Management Waste Management and the area office are continuing to combat illegal dumping in open spaces. These measures include using the C.C.T.V system to monitor and identify those responsible. The area office has targeted illegal dumping around Belclare, Carton and Doon Court and a number of tenants have been called and warned about their behaviour.

Public DomainComplaints in relation to public domain issues can now be logged by calling to the public counter in the Ballymun Office or by phoning 222 5610. Issues which can be reported include illegal dumping, graffiti, broken footpaths and open spaces.

Ballygall ParadeKissing gates were erected at Ballygall Parade in response to complaints made to Dublin City Council of the walkway being used by motor bikes. The shop unit that was the subject of complaints has now been secured.

Johnstown ParkFollowing complaints of anti social behaviour and damage to trees in the park. Dublin City Council met with the Gardai and a number of individuals were identified. Those who were tenants of Dublin City Council were called for interview and warned about their future behaviour.

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Ballymun Rent Assessment Update – May 2016

Assessments 339Permission To Resides 3Refunds 19Opening of Accounts 22Closing of Accounts 10Front Counter Calls 397Window Replacements 4

Ballymun Lettings January - May 2016

Allocation Category Housing List Transfer ListBand 1 PriorityWelfare 3Travellers 1Surrendering Larger 1 1Medical 3 2Homeless 6Regen 2Band 2 3 4Band 3 7 6Sub Total 24 15Total Lettings 39

Estate Management January - May 2016

No of Anti social complaints per 1997 act Drug Related 12No of Anti social complaints per 1997 act Not Drug Related 85No of other ComplaintsTotal Complaints 97No of Anti Social Interviews per 1997 act 39No of Other Interviews 23Total Interviews 62No of Requests for mediation 1No of Complaints referred to central unit for ActionNo of Section 20 EvictionsNo of excluding Orders applied for by TenantNo of Excluding orders applied for by DCCNo of surrender of Tenancies due to Anti Social BehaviourNo of Notice to Quits sent to Central UnitNo of Court Orders GrantedNo of Appeals / Judicial Reviews ChallengesNo of Warrants executed (Evictions)

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3. Ballymun Town Civic Alliance/Social Regeneration/Economic Development

Social Regeneration Sub Committee

This committee met on 13th June where the main issue addressed was education, including school attendance and the need for alternatives to main stream education for those young people not equipped to deal with main stream education.

Economic Sub Committee

1. Economic Strategy The Economic sub-committee are meeting on 14th June 2016 to review progress to

date and agree a plan of action for future economic activity A Economic Development page has been set up on the Ballymun Section of the

North West Area section of www.dublincity.ie

2. Stimulating economic activity

i. Free Wi-Fi for Plaza – a 3rd party structural engineer was commissioned to survey the site and set out a method of installing the antennae. This has been completed and forward to Magnet Networks ii. Vacant Neighbourhood retail units – The Economic Development Officer now has access to all available units. A brochure has been produced to market each of the units and ‘To LET’ signs have been produced. The current status of vacant DCC units is:

Location Status CommentsCoultry Unit B T&C’s offered for a new café Planning has been approved

for a new café in Coultry.Coultry Unit C & D Vacant Work being carried out at the

moment to update the units.Shangan Court Unit 2 Occupied A home appliance suppler is

now up and runningTurnpike Santry Cross Unit 3 Vacant Dog’s Aid are applying for

Planning permissionSillogue, Unit 3 T&C’s have been agreed

with Ladbrokes for the unit Will update on progress

There are only two units in Coultry under the remit of DCC available to rent. There is remedial works being carried out on these units and once completed ‘To Let’ signs will be displayed and we will be in a position to start generating interest.

There are three units and one site for sale in Ballymun. Unit 9 & 10 (Boyle Sports & Dynasty Chinese) are up for sale. Unit 2 (Miami Sun) at the Gateway is for sale and the Old Community Centre is sale agreed.

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http://www.dublincity.ie/

New business recently opened in Shangan:

Des Kavanagh home appliance supplier

Enterprise Unit database A database of all publicly and privately owned units in Ballymun is near completion. The database will include:

Location map Drawings Photos Owner details Status (Receivership / available etc.)

iii ‘StartUp Ballymun’ See previous reports for details on the event which took place on 14th April 2016 Plans to run another event in Sept/Oct Preliminary discussions have taken place around theme and objectives.

3. Ballymun4Business (B4b)We now have active engagement with 28 local businesses/organisations who are actively involved with promoting the 3 objectives:

Increase foot-fall Engage with community initiatives B2b networking

See previous reports for details on meetings and achievements to date.

Future plans Continue to conduct video case-studies for B4b members to promote their

organisations. Discussions around hosting a b2b networking event in Sept/Oct have taken place

Ballymun Civic CentreAgreement has been reached with Ballymun Job Centre who will be taking space in the Civic Centre.

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4. Safety Fora

Safer BallymunThe last meeting of Safer Ballymun took place on Tuesday June 14 th. Among the issues discussed on the night were the anti-social behaviour in the area and also the ongoing problem of illegal dumping. The next meeting is scheduled for August 9th.

Drumcondra Glasnevin Community ForumThe next meeting of the Drumcondra Glasnevin Community Forum is scheduled to take place on Wednesday June 30th.

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5. Other significant updates

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Mary TaylorAssistant Area Manager

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Item No: 30

Report on the Ballymun Social Regeneration Fund

Social Regeneration is one of the keys to the successful regeneration of Ballymun as it has long been recognised that changes to bricks and mortar alone will not bring about real social change. To this end the DOECLG has provided significant funding to Ballymun. In the current year this funding is €1.7m, having been significantly higher in previous years. It is hoped that this level of funding will remain in place in 2017, but the Department has indicated that funding will cease post 2017.

The Social Regeneration objectives for Ballymun are set out in Sustaining Regeneration, A social plan for Ballymun, which sets out objectives under seven themes;Placemaking, Education, Lifelong learning and Training, Community Safety, Health and Wellbeing, Child Development and Family Support, Arts and Culture, and Recreation and Sport.

Each project is funded in order to meet identified needs and gaps in service provision in the Ballymun area and is linked to the Sustaining Regeneration Strategy. Most programmes operate in accordance with agreed SLA’s, with less than ten percent of funding being in respect of contributions where no SLA is in place (Dublin County Board, Sports Internal Programme, Internal Administration budget, DIT music programme, Safer Ballymun and Innovate Dublin). The following table shows the 2016 funding allocations.

Aisling 150,000

Axis Centre Ballymun 450,000

Ballymun Alcohol Community Outreach Ltd120,000

Ballymun Community Law Centre 100,000

BRYTE 81,000

Ballymun Regional Youth Resource 27,600

DCU in the Community 151,381

De Paul Ireland101,000

Global Action Plan 150,000

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Rediscovery Centre Ballymun 185,000St Margaret’s Traveller’s Association 45,000

Sports Across Ireland 22,500DIT Music Programme 37,500

Dublin County Board 20,000Innovate Dublin 30,000

Internal Budget 10,000Safer Ballymun 10,000

Sports Internal Programme 9,000

Aisling provides programmes to meet the needs of the most marginalised children in Ballymun. The social regeneration budget funds two specific programmes, a teen transition programme, which is aimed at ensuring that the most vulnerable children successfully make the transition from Primary to Secondary education, and an after schools programme for 100 vulnerable children, along with a four week summer project for these children and 50 of their siblings.

Axis is an arts centre and a resource for the community and its city. It identifies artistic excellence in, and provides opportunity for, artistic experience of an international standard in Ballymun, and responds to and facilitates the pivotal role of culture and the arts in the community. Its work with many community, national & international partners has facilitated the development of the quality of arts engagement and practice locally while placing Ballymun as a cultural and artistic destination city wide and nationally. Axis holds the community at the heart of all that it does and is a change agent for communities, where art makes a difference to people’s lives. In 2015 over 22,000 people attended theatre events alone. Axis hosted over 6 exhibitions, is deeply committed to the Irish language, provides access to participation, education and development in all areas of the arts and is a key cultural partner to the LiFT Youth Arts Festival and the Otherworld Festival. In 2015 Axis offered mentorships to over 20 emerging artists and has given residencies to at least 12 artists/organisations, programmed events citywide on behalf of Dublin City Council’s arts office for the Bealtaine festival and piloted several other projects. It is a major local employer with 35 – 40 staff. The building hosts a range of community development organisations, GAP, DePaul Ireland, Ballymun Welfare Rights, Local Drugs Task Force, Ballymun Communications, Young Ballymun, Rehab Integration Services all hold office space in Axis, all offering a range of services to the wider community. The café is open Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm and by special arrangement for Dinner Theatre and other events. Axis also runs the café in the Ballymun civic centre and has a crèche with 43 places between full and part time care. The conference centre facilitates a broad range of meeting and training requirements in addition to special events such as community gatherings, artist gatherings, storytelling sessions, film screenings, seminars and workshops. The arts spaces (Dance Studio, Art Room, Underground Studios) facilitate a wide range of individual and group classes run by Axis and other teachers as well as rehearsals and artist studio development time. Public funding accounts for approximately 50% of turnover.

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Ballymun Alcohol Community Outreach provides quality systemic treatment for problem drinkers and their families within a community setting in Ballymun. Their services include Community Awareness, Education and Harm Reduction Programmes, Counselling /Treatment and Rehabilitation/Prevention, Concerned Person’s and Family Programmes.

Ballymun Community Law Centre supports the people of Ballymun to realise the human right of access to justice, through responding to the unmet legal needs of Ballymun residents through the provision of information, advice, advocacy, representation and mediation, providing opportunities to participate in legal education and training, working closely with partners to maximise impact and Influencing policy and bringing about reform. Three programmes are funded, legal services, legal education and mediation.

Ballymun Regional Youth Resource – Easy Street - target group are young people aged 10 – 25 deemed at risk. The programme offers a variety of interventions using a variety of approaches which range from street based informal work, street education, street based community projects, and centre based group work, one to one mentor work/support, crisis drop in slots, and sports as a tool. The model is flexible and under constant review to ensure its ongoing effectiveness with the specific target group.

BRYTE : the BRYTE programme, which is provided in Trinity Comprehensive, the only second level school in Ballymun, offers a range of therapeutic interventions to the whole school. We provide staff support, staff training, organisational consultancy, student counselling, group work and clinical psychological interventions to students. The programme is fully funded through the Social Regeneration Fund.

DCU in the Community: provides flexible educational opportunities to local residents in order to increase participation and promote equality in third level education. The university outreach centre promotes sustainable community development and serves as a bridge to the resources of Dublin City University. DCU in the Community acts as a volunteering hub for DCU staff and students wishing to get involved with work in the local community of Ballymun, but also in wider North Dublin, nationally and internationally. DCU in the Community, through NORDUBCO also offers services in Silloge Neighbourhood Centre, including the Neighbourhood engagement programme (based in Silloge Neighbourhood Centre) which consists of Community Outreach. This programme engages with residents in positive actions in their area, informing them of all the facilities available. Community Programmes actively involve residents in events within the centre, linking them into DCC community events, deliver courses within the Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre and liaising with other agencies to deliver programmes within the centre. They also organise a number of key community events throughout the year.

DePaul Ireland: Ballymun Case Management Team. This team, which is now located in the Social Innovation Hub, provides a case management service to the homeless families in the Travelodge Hotel, apartments and more recently to the families in the Rapid Build Housing in Poppintree. They provide a range of services including visiting support, information and referral to other services, such as keyworking, advocacy, crisis intervention, move on support to other housing, referrals to GP, Librium detox and residential detox and problem drinker outreach programme referral service. They participate in the Community Alcohol Strategy implementation.

Global Action Plan: GAP provides three programmes within Ballymun. The Education Programme aims to empower young people to become active citizens in their locality, whilst caring for the social and environmental landscape of their community. It is comprised of various programmes and workshops. The Community Garden Programme provides support to the Muck and Magic and Virgin Mary Community Gardens, Green Fingers Youth Garden

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Club and Greening Your Neighbourhood Workshops. The Community Environmental Programme consists of the Green Living and Community Action Programme, support for Tidy Towns, and participation in public events.

Rediscovery Centre Ballymun: The Rediscovery Centre is a social enterprise dedicated to providing community employment and training via innovative reuse enterprises which use waste and unwanted materials as a resource and raw material for new product design. Programmes include Rediscover Fashion, Rediscover Furniture, Rediscover Cycling and Rediscover Paint. The company was set up to support the sustainability objectives (social, economic and environmental) of the Ballymun Masterplan and in direct response to identified local needs. Built upon the three principles of sustainability, the main objects of the company are (i) the protection of the natural environment, particularly through the promotion of re-use of materials, recycling, resource recovery and efficient means of waste disposal; (ii) the advancement of public education about environmental matters related to reuse of materials, recycling, resource recovery and efficient means of waste disposal; (iii) the promotion of research to further the science of waste management; (iv) the advancement of community development including urban regeneration; and (v) the promotion of civic responsibility in the community. In 2014 the Rediscovery Centre signed a partnership agreement with the DOECLG and Dublin City Council with respect to a European LIFE+ project which seeks to create a centre for excellence in education for sustainability, establishing Ballymun as a national eco-destination and an exemplar in Europe. The project is a key object of the current (2016) Service Level Agreement with Dublin City Council which seeks to encourage capacity building, inspire sustainable living and generate jobs thereby aiding the development of a more equitable and sustainable community.

St Margaret’s Traveller’s Association: Three services are funded. A Community Development Worker, who builds the capacity of the on-site residents group, assists residents to resolve day to day issues, advocating on their behalf, assists in the development and maintenance of a Traveller Men’s Group, and promotes the inclusion of Travellers in the Ballymun community. There are also Homework Clubs and Women’s Development, which provides opportunities for Traveller Women to participate in a range of training modules, special events and cultural activities. Sports Across Ireland: Funding for sports camps.

DIT Music Programme: Delivers a music programme in association with all the primary schools in Ballymun and three second level schools, Trinity Comprehensive Ballymun, Scoil Mobhi and St. Aidans. This programme runs from Junior Infants to Leaving Certificate and its various strands are; choir, violin, pre instrumental music, recorder, wind and brass tuition. The programme is free of charge to all its participants, and has 500 participants annually. Instrumental lessons are delivered on a weekly basis with daily pre-school ensemble rehearsals.

Dublin County Board: Contribution towards employment costs of GAA Sports Development Officer.

Innovate Dublin: Incubate for Growth Programme, will provide 10 entrepreneurs/social entrepreneurs with a dedicated desk space and a unique ecosystem of resources, inspiration, and collaboration opportunities, all designed to accelerate their business offering, for the period June – December 2016. It builds on the supports provided by the DSP, the LEO and the DNWAP and creates a pipeline of support from unemployment to self employment and from the Hub to Enterprise Centres and beyond.

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Internal Budget: This budget is used to pay contributions towards new initiatives and needs such as funding for the assessment of the STRIVE programme, an interagency programme aimed at prolific offenders.

Safer Ballymun: This budget is used to fund actions arising from issues raised at Safer Ballymun fora, it also contributes to the cost of the Otherworld Festival at Halloween, which has proven very effective in reducing anti-social behaviour at this time.

Sports Internal Programme: This budget funds major community sports events in Ballymun such as the Mun Fun Run, sports days and events.

Mary TaylorAssistant Area Manager

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Meeting: 21st June 2016Development DepartmentCivic Offices

Item No: 31

With reference to the proposed grant of a licence in Shangan Nursery, Shangan Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 9.

Since September 2014, Ballymun Child and Family Resource Centre Limited has been in occupation of Shangan Nursery, Shangan Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 9, outlined red and coloured pink on Map Index No. SM-2014-0548. The company provides a number of community services for adults and children in area.

In order to facilitate the continuance of the company’s services in the area and to regularise the occupation of the property, it is proposed to grant a licence to the Ballymun Child and Family Resource Centre Limited subject to the following terms and conditions.

1. That the new licence shall be for a period of two years commencing on the 27 February 2016.

2. That the licensed unit shall be used solely for community educational and training purposes. A commercial licence fee of €34,000 (thirty four thousand euro) per annum, shall be payable if the licensed premises are used for any other purpose.

3. That an abated license fee of €3,350 (three thousand three hundred and fifty euro) per annum, shall apply under the new licence.

4. That the new licence fee shall be payable quarterly in advance by EFT or Standing Order.

5. That the licence can be terminated by either party giving one month’s prior written notice.

6. That the licensee shall be responsible for all outgoings associated with its use of the licensed property including inter alia rates, taxes, utilities, service charges and any other charges.

7. That the licensee shall be responsible for the internal repair and upkeep of the licensed area, including windows and doors and all plate glass.

8. That the licensee shall indemnify Dublin City Council against any and all claims arising from its use of the property. The licensee shall hold Public Liability Insurance (minimum of €6.5 million) and Employers Liability Insurance (minimum of €13 million) and contents insurance.

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9. That the licensee shall ensure that its use and occupation of the licensed area complies with all statutory consents.

10. That the licensee shall not assign or sublet the premises.

11. That the licensee shall not carry out any structural alterations.

12. That the permitted business hours shall be 8.30am to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend use may be permitted upon receipt of prior written consent from the Council’s Property Management Department.

13. That the licensee shall not erect any sign or advertisement on the premises.

14. That upon expiry of the license, the licensee shall at its own expense remove all materials not belonging to Dublin City Council and shall leave the property clean and cleared to the satisfaction of the City Council.

15. That the licensee shall sign a Deed of Renunciation to a New Tenancy.

16. That each party shall be responsible for their own fees and costs in this matter.

The disposal shall be subject to any such covenants and conditions as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.

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

No agreement enforceable at law is created or is intended to be created until exchange of contracts has taken place.

Paul Clegg Executive Manager

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Meeting: 21st June 2016 Development DepartmentCivic Offices

Item No: 32

With reference to the proposed grant of a lease for Ground Floor North, at Ballymun Civic Centre, Ballymun Main Street, Dublin 9.

Dublin City Council acquired freehold interest in the Ballymun Shopping Centre on 15 th

December 2014. As part of the de-tennanting process the Ballymun Job Centre Co-operative Society Limited are in the process of surrendering their leasehold interest in Unit 36 Ballymun Shopping Centre and have agreed to relocate to the Ballymun Civic Centre.

In respect of the relocation it is proposed to grant the Ballymun Job Centre Co-operative Society Limited a lease for the Ground Floor North Unit, Ballymun Civic Centre, Ballymun Main Street, Dublin 9, subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. That Dublin City Council shall grant a sublease for the ground floor north unit which shall extend to approximately 423 sq.m. or thereabouts (shown outlined in pink on attached BRL Map – Drawing No. 02_101-16), for a term of ten years, commencing ten weeks after the date of granting of the Works Licence or as soon as practically possible on a mutually agreed date.

2. That by the 2 August 2016 (or as soon as practically possible on a date mutually agreed between the parties), the Council shall grant a ten week Works Licence to the applicant for the unit, for the fee of €1, if demanded.

3. That the licensed area shall be provided by the Council in its current condition and the applicant shall carry out all fit out works and construct a new entrance at its own cost (including fire cert, DAC compliance and all other required statutory consents), in accordance with the plans and specifications, as agreed in writing with the Councils’ Architect.

4. That the applicant shall ensure that all fit out works and intended use of the unit shall comply with all necessary statutory consents.

5. That upon the granting of the lease, vacant possession in part of Units 26-33, First Floor, Ballymun Shopping Centre shall be provided.

6. That the demised area shall be used as a Job Placement and Job Creation Centre on a not for profit basis.

7. That the sublease shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the twenty five year lease between Clemhill Limited & Others (Landlord) and Dublin City Council (Tenant)

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dated 31 December 2002, with the exception of the clauses relating to rent.

8. That the commercial rent for the first five years of the term shall be the sum of €100,000 (one hundred thousand euro) per annum (see term 9 below).

9. That the applicant shall pay an abated combined rent and facilities/service charge (inclusive of building insurance & waste) of €70,000 (seventy thousand euro) per annum, inclusive of VAT, provided the demise is used exclusively as a Job Placement and Job Creation Centre on a not for profit basis. The rent shall be payable quarterly in advance by standing order or electronic funds transfer.

10. That the applicant shall be responsible for the payment of rates, all utilities (apportioned on a pro-rata basis), taxes and all other charges for the demise.

11. That the abated combined rent and facilities/service charge is strictly personal to the Ballymun Job Centre Co-Operative Society Limited and shall not apply to any assignee.

12.That the commercial rent shall apply in the event that the demise is not used in compliance with the User Clause on a not for profit basis. The applicant shall also be responsible for all other building charges.

13. That the commercial rent shall be subject to a rent review at the end of year five, to the full market rental value of the unit at that time, on a vacant possession basis disregarding tenant improvement works.

14. That the abated combined rent and facilities/service charge shall be reviewed to 70% of the agreed commercial rent (see 13 above).

15. That a break option at no cost, in favour of the lessee/applicant shall apply at the end of year five. Written notice of intention to operate the break option must be given not less than six months prior to the break option date.

16. That the applicant shall be responsible for fully repairing and insuring the demise.

17. That the applicant shall not assign, sublet, grant licenses or sub the demise without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

18. That the applicant shall not carry out any structural alterations or erect any external signage without the prior written consent of Dublin City Council.

19. That the applicant shall indemnify Dublin City Council against any and all claims arising from its use of the property. The Lessee shall hold Public Liability Insurance (minimum of €6.5 million) and Employers Liability Insurance (minimum of €13 million) and contents insurance.

20. That the lease agreements shall contain covenants and conditions as normally contained in agreements on this type.

21. That any of the dates/time frames outlined above may be extended by the Executive Manager at his absolute discretion and all notices must be given in writing.

22. That the applicant shall be responsible for the payment of any Stamp Duty that may arise on the creation of this lease.

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23. That each party shall be responsible for their own fees and costs incurred in this matter.

A licence is not considered appropriate in this instance as this proposal forms part of the de-tennanting process of the Ballymun Shopping Centre and as the proposed lessees will be paying a commercial rent.


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

No agreement enforceable at law is created or is intended to be created until exchange of contracts has taken place.

Paul Clegg Executive Manager

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Meeting: 21st June 2016 Development DepartmentCivic Offices

Item No: 33

With reference to the disposal of a plot of land to the front of No. 44 Glenshesk Road, Dublin 9 to Patrick Madigan, LPR of Eileen Holly (Deceased). _________________________________________________________________________

An application has been received from Patrick Madigan, Madigans Solicitors, LPR of Eileen Holly (deceased) to purchase the plot of ground to the front of No. 44 Glenshesk Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9. The applicant claims that the family has been in possession of this piece of land for over 70 years, during which time they have maintained same.

Agreement has now been reached with Patrick Madigan for the disposal of the abovementioned plot of ground at No. 44 Glenshesk Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9. The plot of ground in question is shown delineated in red on Map Index No. SM-2015-0866 and has an area of approx 60 sq. m. It is proposed to dispose of the freehold title interest in the plot of land subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. That the Council shall dispose of the subject plot for the consideration of €3,000 (three thousand euro)

2. That the subject plot is shown outlined in red on the attached copy map, index no. SM-2015-0866, comprising an area of 60 sq.m or thereabouts.

3. That the land is disposed of with full freehold title.

4. That the applicant shall pay Valuers fees of €800 plus VAT.

5. That the applicant shall pay the Council’s legal fees.

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.


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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