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Kildare County Council issues to ascertain whether or not remedial works are required and whether these works can be funded from the bond. To this end development control staff are liaising with the bond provider. When it has been agreed with the bond provider how to proceed, the council will then be in a position to commence the formal taking in charge process based on either the request to take the estate in charge received from the residents earlier this year or a similar request from the developer/ receivers or the bond provider. The members urged the council to restore the public lights and enquired if money could be sought from the bond. Resolved: That the restoration of the public lights along the Heath, Liffey Hall Newbridge be restored. KE15/1210 Out of hour’s service for vulnerable housing tenants The committee considered the following question in the name of Councillor Doyle: That the council provide an out of hours service for vulnerable housing tenants (particularly those living alone with a serious illness or disability) in order to address urgent/emergency housing issues. The members discussed this question and agreed that the item be forwarded to the November meeting of the council. Resolved: That this item go forward to the November meeting of the council. KE16/1210 Removal of wall The committee considered the following question in the name of Councillor Doyle: That residents of St. Evins Park be facilitated in the removal of the wall, adjacent to old persons dwelling housing in the estate, that has become the focus of anti social behaviour. The meetings administrator read a report from the housing department dated 17 October 2012 stating that the matter had been referred to the architect’s department to report on the matter. In the event that it is determined that the work requested is required, a budget will need to be identified. The members stated that due to lack of funding the council need to form a working partnership with the residents for works to be completed. The report was noted. Page 8 of 9
Kildare County Council KE17/1210 Proposed Playground in Rathangan The committee considered the following question in the name of Councillor O’ Donnell: Can the committee receive a report on the proposed playground in Rathangan? The meetings administrator read a report from the parks superintendent dated 17 October 2012 stating that a tender process for the design and construction of the playground in Tannery Park, Rathangan was in the process of being completed with the selection of a preferred tenderer and design. It was then proposed to proceed to Part v111 The members stated that progress was slow but understood that there was an issue with regard to the design. The report was noted. KE18/1210 Deputation from Dara Park Residents Centre The committee received a deputation from Dara Park Residents Association consisting of Mr. Joe Burke, Ms. Jane Domican and Mr. Ger Murphy who gave a presentation seeking the councils help on a number of issues within the estate. The residents listed a number of problems with sewage overflows, flooding, damaged slabs, protruding, subsiding or damaged manholes, path and road subsidence which had been recurring over a number of years. They strongly refuted the council’s contention that the sewerage problem is caused by residents’ disposal of nappies, baby wipes and grease. They also stated that there were problems with a boundary fence dividing Piercetown and Dara Park. The residents acknowledged the work that had taken place in Upper Dara Park by the council and the works that were currently being carried out in the lower part of Dara Park. Mr Joe Boland, Director of Services, commended the residents for their very detailed and helpful submission and stated it would be considered at a higher level. Councillor O’ Loughlin stated that a committee comprising of the three members of the residents association, three members of the area committee and three officials from the council was being set up and it was hoped that they would meet in the very near future. The members thanked the residents for their efforts and undertook to support them in any way the can. The meeting concluded Page 9 of 9
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