The following is the agenda and motions for the Castleisland and Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District meeting today, Thursday, March 18th.
Notices of Motion
Cllr. Bobby O’Connell: That Kerry County Council take over the Castleisland River Walk as it is an extremely important amenity for the area.
Cllrs. Bobby O’Connell, Charlie Farrelly, Fionnán Fitzgerald, Jackie Healy-Rae: We, the elected members of Castleisland are asking Kerry County Council to reinstate the grant for the maintenance and upkeep of An Riocht Town Park.
The grant is needed to maintain the footpaths, grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting of shrubs and general maintenance of the town park.
This is the main recreational area for the people of Castleisland and hinterland, and it would be a shame to see it not properly maintained.
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: That Castleisland & Corca Dhuibhne MD make an application requesting funding under the new Outdoor Public Space.
Scheme 2021- Who’s Eligible
If this Scheme isn’t open to our MD to apply for funding then we should request the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media to provide a scheme to which we can apply for funding so that we can adapt, equip or otherwise improve public spaces for cultural and events activities like other MD’s who can avail of this scheme.
Water, Environment, Fire and Library Services Directorate
To note update report from Water, Environment, Fire and Library Services Directorate.
Notices of Motion
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald: Will Kerry County Council instigate a pilot project especially in West and South Kerry to erect NO DOGS ALLOWED signs at public car parks and on public roads which are access points to our mountain areas?
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: That Castleisland & Corca Dhuibhne MD ensure that a beach warden be employed for the North Shore of the Dingle Peninsula also known as Kerry’s Gold Coast and includes the villages of Camp, Aughcashla, Maharees, Castlegregory, Stradballyy Cloghane and Brandon for the summer of 2021.
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: To ask when Kerry County Council issue persons with their annual Dog License, can that license specifically state that it prohibits the use of hill-walking as an exercise destination.
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly: I am asking Kerry County Council to install two dispensing units with dog bags in Cahereen Heights, Castleisland where there are 99 houses and a créche.
Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald: There is a huge desire amongst people within family bubbles to help clean up our county through picking up rubbish scattered on the sides of roads.
Given that local area clean ups will probably not be possible, can Kerry County Council provide bags etc. for those families and social bubbles willing to help with this dreadful scourge.
Update Report from Housing Directorate.
That Kerry County Council install traffic calming measures in St John’s Park, Castleisland as a matter of urgency.
Cllr. Bobby O’Connell: That Kerry County Council provide a cycle lane from the town to Desmonds GAA pitch with the allocation recently announced.
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald: What is delaying Fåilte Ireland in publishing their plans to alleviate the traffic congestion issues on the Slea Head Drive?
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald: Did Kerry County Council liaise with Üdaras na Gaeltachta to try and sort out the unauthorized parking at Ceardlann na Coille, The Wood, Dingle?
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald: Will Kerry County Council make the Adult Exercising Park adjacent to Dingle Mart more accessible by way of removing a part of the stone wall along the Inner Relief Road?
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald: Any update on linking the two footpaths opposite the Aquarium at the Wood, Dingle? If not, it’s time to proceed with whatever it takes and use whatever powers the Council have.
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: That Castleisland & Corca Dhuibhne MD make available funding to help safeguard coastal walks and make them safer after the considerable effects of coastal erosion this year. If MD does not have funding to do so, then a request must be made to the relevant Minister asking for funding.
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: Can the Castleisland & Corca Dhuibhne MD examine the possibility of providing a Pedestrian Crossing in Lios Pöil to allow for the safe crossing of the road?
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: That Castleisland & Corca Dhuibhne MD work with companies in Dingle Hub to develop a pilot technological solution that will enable the better management of our public amenities such as beaches, parks and walks etc. This solution could be used to inform people that car parks in these areas are full and an alternative public amenity close by would be the best option.
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: To ask what contingency plans have Kerry County Council put in place to cater for the many thousands of families that will experience Kerry as a holiday destination or Staycation during the summer of 2021 i.e. mobile home facilities, provision of extra car parking and toilet facilities at our 12 blue flag beaches.
Cllr. Michael O’Shea:To ask what is the up to date position with funding to complete the Milltown-Kilderry Loop Walk and to promote walking in Milltown by signposting popular active routes as walking routes.
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: To ask if Kerry County Council will carry out an immediate investigation into why there is such serious flooding at Milleach, Castlegregory and why so many homes are under severe threat of being flooded.
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: To ask what is the up to date position with Kerry County Council’s investigations on the reopening of the one-time popular walk at Araglin, Castlegregory.
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly: I am calling on Kerry Co. Council to ensure the verge of road on the L2032 at Glountane, Cordal be reinstated as it has subsided and is in a dangerous condition.
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly: I am requesting that Kerry Co. Council carry out a deep clean of the entire playground and equipment in the Castleisland playground and that an upgrade of the playground equipment be carried and to include an ASD communication board which will benefit children with learning difficulties such as ASD.
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly: That Kerry Co. Council request the OPW to remove the fallen trees and debris which is blocking the Brougheen River at Dysart Bridge on the L2040 which cost in the region of €4 million to build. These blockages are causing severe flooding on local roads and lands when heavy rain falls.
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly: I am calling on Kerry County Council to look at repairing the tarmac footpath on the L2041 adjacent to [Details with Directorate] in conjunction with the overlay on the new road.
Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald: The L- 2015 runs all the way from Tralee through Ballymacelligott, Lyreacrompane and eventually to Knocknagoshel Village. It is a very busy road with long stretches of straight road. Can speed limit signs be erected along it with particular attention given to straight stretches especially on the L- 2015-30 Ballyauckeen area.
Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald: Parts of the L2020-70 at Rathanny are particularly narrow. On occasion vehicles end up being driven into the drain at the side of the road. Can Kerry County Council consider laying pipe at this section and extending the road into the ditch. Photographic evidence to be sent to relevant area engineers.
Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald: The L- 6443-0 and L- 6555-11 area is a very busy section of road. Can it be investigated to see if the L- 6543-0 and L-6555-11 intersection area of road be improved, be considered for widening or have a footpath or safe area for people to walk.
Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald: Can the installation of a footpath from the Killarney Roundabout in Castleisland into town be investigated. It is a much-walked area and very dangerous for anyone on the side of the road.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: That a cycle lane be installed on Limerick Road, Castleisland out to the Castleisland Desmonds pitch when the lining on the new surface is being carried out.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: That skirting, drainage and surface repairs be carried out to the entirety of the Ll 0744, including all the roads off it that are in the charge of Kerry County Council, please give a timeline as to when these works can be completed.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: Can a light be installed between the entrance to Firies Drive and the right turn to the Church, there is a big gap in the lighting in this area and should be addressed by Kerry County Council as it can be dangerous for people in the winter time.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: That skirting, drainage and surface repairs be carried out to the entirety of the Ll 1133 in Toureencahill, including all the roads off it that are in the charge of Kerry County Council, please give a timeline as to when these works can be completed.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: Off the main N21 to Headley’s Bridge, turn left, 240m back the road on the right hand side, there is a low ditch and a drop into the glen, this location has become notorious for dumping, signs have been put up, but can the rubbish please be removed from this location.
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald: Will Kerry County carry out water drainage works adjacent to the property of [Details with Directorate]?
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald: Will Kerry County Council put in a layby leading up to [Details with Directorate] at Glens South?
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald: Will Kerry County Council put in a disabled parking bay at John Street adjacent to the Doctor’s clinic?
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald: Will Kerry County upgrade the Lios Road in Brandon?
Cllr. Seamus Cosai Fitzgerald:: Aon scéal ón gComhairle fás maidir Ie feabhas a chur ar sabháilteacht na leanai agus tuismitheoiri ag teacht agus ag imeacht scoil Dún Chaoin?
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: Can a solid foundation, with wall reinforcements and seating along the wall be put into the Castlegregory Beach Car Park during the repair work that is needed?
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: An féidir le soilsiú poibli breise a chur ar an cosán nua i mBaile an Fheirtéaraigh agus nios mé comharthai tráchta ar an mbealach sios go dti Béal Bán? Can extra public lighting be provided on the new footpath in Baile an Fheirtéaraig and traffic signage on the way down to Béal Bän?
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: Can signage be put by Cuas na nÉighe back by Clogher advising people to be careful, this blowhole is very dangerous if you don’t know where it is and some signs are very badly needed to warn people and inform them of its location?
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: Can the Castleisland & Corca Dhuibhne MD carry out repair works to the bathing boxes in Slaughdeen Beach, Dingle?
Cllr. Breandán Fitzgerald: When will the manhole covers by Milltown Bridge and Dingle Garda Station be replaced? These are wearing very thin altogether and are a hazard.
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: To ask that Kerry County Council seek funding in 2021 for roads at Callinafercy that are in an appalling condition i.e. The L8007, the L12227 and the L12228?
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: To ask Kerry County Council to carry out repairs to the popular tourist route and Kerry Way Walk between Botherhogan to Glenmalard, Lispole?
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: To ask that Kerry County Council seek funding in 2021 to carry out pavement repairs to the very important route between Kilshannig and the Green Room Bar, Castlegregory (the L8020)?
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: To ask that Kerry County Council seek funding in 2021 for the Ballynamona Upper Road at Castlemaine called the L1298?
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: To ask that Kerry County Council seek funding to upgrade the historic walk at Dingle from the Rocket House, by the Skellig Hotel, to the beach at Sladeen?
Cllr. Michael O’Shea: Why have Kerry County Council not arranged for the four Eircom poles at Glenlarhan Cross, to be relocated six months after the County Council were paid to do so out of my councillor’s allocation?
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly: What is the update on the bridge on the L 10724 at Kilquane, Cordal. When I had a motion at the September Meeting, I was told it would be completed during the last three months of 2020.
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly: What is the update on the school flashing warning lights at Loughfouder School and when will they be replaced?
Cllr. Charlie Farrelly: What is the latest update on the upgrade of the viewing point at Glounsharoon, Castleisland and has funding been applied for this?
Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald: Will a stop sign painted at the intersection of the L-2020-86 and the L- 2021-0 at Clogher Chapel Cross be painted this current year as it has become very worn.
Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald: Will a cycle path be investigated and considered at the L-2041 in the Castleisland Desmonds Area which is to be upgraded this year.
Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald: Can the L- 2015 especially the L- 2015-82/-102 be considered for improvement this year as it is quickly falling into disrepair.
Cllr. Fionnán Fitzgerald: Can Kerry County Council monitor the condition of roads being used both before and after timber and forestry companies extract large amounts of timber in a short period of time.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: That the water coming in off the road to a house in Killahan, Firies [Details with Directorate] be investigated and a solution be found.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: That the trees across the road from [Details with Directorate] in Scartaglen be investigated, they are extremely high at this point and should be cut back. They are on a bend and should they fall it could cause a serious incident.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: That a place name be erected at the entrance to Ashgrove Estate in Firies, this estate was taken over by Kerry County Council towards the end of 2020.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: That the drain directly in front of a house in Killeagh, Farranfore [Details with Directorate] be investigated, this drain is very deep and dangerous and during the recent storm filled up with water causing flooding, can Kerry County Council do anything to help in this case.
Cllr. Jackie Healy-Rae: That the gully in front of the house on Powell’s Road, Castleisland [Details with Directorate] be investigated, it is continuously blocking up causing water to lodge on the road.
The next meeting of the CastleisIand-Corca Dhuibhne Municipal District on Thursday, 20th May 2021.
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