These matters have been completed or are no longer active. They remain available in the public record, providing a history of actions taken and outcomes achieved.
Pakenham Road and Longford Place Junction
Cllr Thomas Joseph made a motion concerning the junction on Pakenham Road and Longford Place. He asked for the necessary arrangements to be made in order to improve the layout of the junction at Pakenham Road and Longford Place, particularly...
The agreed safety improvements at the junction of Pakenham Road and Longford Place have now been implemented. The completed works improve the junction layout, enhance pedestrian visibility, and make crossing safer, addressing the concerns raised in this motion.
Dunedin Monkstown
Cllr Thomas Joseph made a motion requesting the necessary arrangements to repair the pothole at Dunedin Close, Monkstown (located behind the school). This motion passed, and the report responded with, "We will review the defect reported in this question and...
The pothole at Dunedin Close, Monkstown, has been repaired, and the road has since been resurfaced with a high-quality finish to millimetre-level precision, significantly improving safety and the overall condition of the roadway. The works requested under this motion have now been completed.
Street lights on George’s Street Upper in Dún Laoghaire
I would like to report that the street lights on George’s Street Upper in Dún Laoghaire are currently broken and not working, particularly at pole numbers 12 and 13. This has resulted in significant darkness in the area, which is...
Issue resolved
Brook Court, Monkstown Grass Verge Cutting
I am writing on behalf of residents regarding the ongoing failure to cut the grass verges at Brook Court. Residents have consistently reported that, since grass cutting was outsourced to private contractors, the verges are no longer being maintained as...
Parks team have cut this Margin and collected the cuttings
Thomastown Park signage
Cllr Thomas Joseph made a motion requesting the reinstatement of the Thomastown Park signage at the Rochestown entrance. This motion passed on 4th June 2025, and the report concluded the following: "A replacement signage is currently being followed up with...
A replacement Thomastown Park sign was installed at the Rochestown entrance in June 2026, completing the works requested under this motion.
Resurface Thomastown Park pathway
Cllr Thomas Joseph raised a motion asking that the Chief Executive make arrangements to resurface the pathway inside Thomastown Park, Sallynoggin, particularly on the Beechwood Lawn side, and to carry out repairs to the road surface within Thomastown Park, as...
The pathway improvement and resurfacing works within Thomastown Park, including repairs to the internal road surface, have now been completed, improving accessibility for wheelchair users and addressing the issues raised in this motion.
Grass Cutting at Highthorn Park
I wish to raise concerns regarding the condition of the green/ring in Highthorn, where the grass has not been cut at any stage in 2026 despite it now being July. The matter has been reported to the Civic Hub on...
Issue reolved
Ardmore Park and Kill Avenue Yellow Box
Cllr Thomas Joseph raised a motion, requesting that the yellow box at the junction of Ardmore Park and Kill Avenue be reinstated. This motion passed, and the report stated, "The yellow boxes were reinstated as part of works for Dún...
June 2026 -Yellow Box Installed
Flooding Dalkey Park
Cllr Thomas Joseph tabled a motion requesting that the necessary arrangements be made to permanently repair and upgrade the drainage system in the Dalkey Park area. Flooding has occurred after almost every rainfall event for over 40 years, affecting nearby...
Following Cllr Thomas Joseph’s motion on 23rd February 2026, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council implemented a permanent solution to resolve the long-standing drainage issues in Dalkey Park. The flooding problem affecting nearby homes and businesses has now been successfully addressed.
Nook Avenue and Johnstown Road Yellow box
Cllr Thomas Joseph made a motion asking for a yellow box to be installed at the junction of Yellow Nook Avenue and Johnstown Road, in order to improve traffic flow and safety. This motion passed, and the report is as...
June 2025 - The Motion from council passed but the TAG rejected the proposal
Kill Avenue Gully Cleaning
Cllr Thomas Joseph made a motion requesting the clearing of gully blockages in the following areas along Kill Avenue: Birch Grove, Rose Park, Rory O’Connell Park, and Ashgrove. This motion passed and the reply is the following: "Gully maintenance is...
June 2025 - Cleansing section inspected and removed blockades
Road sweeper visit
Hi Thomas, we met briefly on Albert Road last evening. I mentioned that it would be great if the DLR road sweeper could visit our little cul-de-sac - Marine Court - on a more regular basis. If you can assist...
Management Response Marine Court has been added to the road sweeping schedule and will be swept once per month from March to September 2026. Please note that the DLR road sweeping schedules will be temporarily suspended from 28 September 2026 until February 2027 to allow sweeping crews to focus on areas experiencing heavy leaf fall across the county. During this period, residents may request a visit by a road sweeper to assist with leaf fall management.