Kildare County Council urged to develop framework for the upkeep of estate

Councillors at the Clane-Maynooth Municipal District have stressed to Kildare County Council (KCC) to develop a framework for the upkeep of the Moyglare Hall.

Specifically, Fianna Fáil Cllr Naoise motioned for KCC 'to work with all land owners and interested parties to develop a framework for the upkeep of the Moyglare Hall through road, the roundabout and surrounding areas.'

His motion was seconded by Labour Party Cllr Angela Feeney.

Contained in KCC’s report was the following response: "Moyglare Hall is a mixed development consisting of conventional housing and apartments.

"No Taking in Charge (TIC) request has ever been received by the Development Control Section."

KCC continued: "The development is currently being maintained by a management company associated with Mycete Homes Ltd, but it has recently gone into liquidation.

"It is suggested that a majority of homeowners in the development request the development be taken in charge by plebiscite."

KCC also said that on receipt and verification of such a request, the Development Control Section would then carry out an audit of the infrastructure in the development, in order to assess its current condition, and whether any remedial works are required to bring the development to an appropriate TIC standard.

Fianna Fáil Cllr Naoise Ó Cearúil.

The council further said that The apartments and common areas associated with the apartments must still be managed by a Management Company, which is required under the Multi-Unit Developments Act .

"This can be an owner’s management company," KCC said: "The owners should liaise with the liquidator in this regard."

However, Cllr Ó Cearúil said that he was concerned — he said: "My fear is that TIC takes a long time."

Cllr Ó Cearúil also pointed out that the entrance road is near two secondary schools and a pre-school, as well as a roundabout.

He asked: "Who is responsible for health and safety with this area, as the developers have gone into liquidation?"

Cllr Ó Cearúil further said that the roundabout 'is not in good nick' and that there were barriers and a wall in the area 'that are falling down.'

He continued: "KCC said that it is not the responsibility of the current developer, and the developer said that health and safety is not their responsibility either.

"My request is this: that KCC works proactively with the developer and patrons of the schools in order to develop a strategy.

"Also, let’s keep in mind the ring road serving the town."

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CROSS-PARTY SUPPORT

Green Party Cllr lended his support to Cllr Ó Cearúil, saying: "The local Residents Association are anxious about this... they need some outreach, and they need assurance that the assets won’t just disappear from a bankrupt company."

Labour Party Cllr Angela Feeney also commented on the matter, in which she supported Cllr Ó Cearúil’s sentiments: "It’s a very busy estate; a partnership is needed here.

"As for the situation with the developer, where does that lead us?" Cllr Feeney asked.

Cathaoirleach and Fine Gael Cllr Tim Durkan said that he also agreed with Cllr Ó Cearúil.

He told KCC that he knew of 'a similar situation' regarding a different area, and added: "Not to go into too much detail, but it was a difficult ten years for the Residents Association in the area."

In response to the councillors’ comments, a representative of KCC said: "The bond will be secured, and we strongly encourage homeowners and locals to liase with us (on this matter).

"If they want to bring up something specific, they can engage with us.

"Anything we can do, we will jump to help them."

The representative added that an update on the issue would follow next month.