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CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of Meeting of South Dublin County Council, 8th April 2013
(circulated herewith)
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham Area Committee -9th April 2013
- Dealing with Planning & Development, Corporate Services & Libraries, Community (2 reports - Community Grants - (i) Feb., (ii) April), Housing, Parks, Environment, Roads & Water Services
(circulated herewith)
b) Clondalkin Area Committee -17th April 2013
- Dealing with Planning & Development, Corporate Services & Libraries, Community (1 report - Community Grants), Housing Parks, Environment, Roads & Water Services
(circulated herewith)
c) Lucan Area Committee - 23rd April 2013
- Dealing with Planning & Development, Corporate Services & Libraries, Community (1 report - Community Grants), Housing, Parks, Environment, Roads & Water Services
(circulated herewith) d) Joint Tallaght Area Committee (1) & Tallaght Area Committee (2) - 29th April 2013 - Dealing with Community (1 report - Community Grants), Housing, Environment, Parks, Planning & Development, Roads & Water Services, Corporate Services & Libraries (circulated herewith)
STANDING COMMITTEES - ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE COMMITTEE
(H3 no report)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
(H4 no report)
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
(H5 no reports)
Questions
That the Manager report on the number of units within the County that are underaccommodated - time spent on the Transfer list given the volume of overcrowding awaiting Transfer?
To ask the Manager to make a report regarding the powers, if any, held by this Authority, in respect of actions or sanctions that can be imposed on Retailers who are found in possession of illegal products, such as smuggled cigarettes, counterfeit consumer goods (knock-offs) etc. for sale in this County?
To ask the Manager to indicate if there are any plans in place to erect flags on the public lighting poles, on the N81, from Templeogue Village to Kingswood Village, to celebrate The Gathering, as happened for the Tour de France stage, when it passed through the County Town in 1998?
To ask the Manager how many personal injury claims have been made to the Council broken down between 2009-2013 and how much compensation has been paid out 2009-2013? How much has been paid out to the public and how many claims from the public, again 2009-2013?
To ask the Manager to outline what powers or authority the Council has to tackle the activity of criminal gangs involved in the smuggling of fuel, cigarettes and counterfeit goods, as set out in the Retail Ireland Report 'Tackling the Black Market and Retail Crime', which is costing the exchequer €861 million per annum?
To ask the Manager to outline the number of landlords on the RAS scheme, or any other scheme, from 2009 - present?
To ask the Manager for an update on septic tank inspections in the County?
To ask the Manager to provide this Council with a comprehensive report on the current position with regard to the proposed Poolbeg incinerator, and including details of costs incurred to date by SDCC on this project?
To ask the Manager for the unemployment figures for the County broken down by area committee if possible and broken down by age cohort?
To ask the Manager to present a report on the current operations and work programme of South Dublin Tourism?
To ask the Manager for a report on the operation of the Council's private residential inspections unit; including details of the number of inspections carried out this year?
To ask the Manager to present a report of the profile of current participants from South Dublin County engaged with the IEN; including a breakdown by area and profession/business type?
To ask the Manager to present a report on the finding of any survey of needs carried out among participants engaged with the IEN (including in particular current participants from South Dublin County) identifying the key needs for supporting business start-up and development?
To ask the Manager if any bonds provided by developers for projects in the County have been lost under the liquidation of IBRC; to give details of the projects and the status of the bonds; to state if in any cases the bonds are necessary for completion of developments; and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Manager for an update on the status of the HAGS, MAGS and HOPS schemes for 2013; if any contact has been made with the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government in light of concerns expressed by this Council regarding funding for the projects for 2013, and if any changes may be made to the allocation; to state how many applications have been granted and how many are in progress at present; and to state, in light of previous experience, if the Council will be able to meet the demand expected for the remainder of 2013?
To ask the Manager to provide an update on the plans to roll out Wi-fi in Council community, recreation and parks facilities, as mandated in previous motions, and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Manager for an updated schedule for the introduction of Irish Water and associated projects, and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Manager if she will present a report on applications received for funding for projects, events and initiatives from the allocation in the Council's 2013 Budget under the heading of Public Realm actions?
To ask the Manager for a progress report on work being done by the Working Group of the Planning and Development SPC, and local groups, on promoting and enhancing the sustainability of the Traditional Villages in the County, including Rathfarnham, Lucan, Templeogue, Rathcoole and Clondalkin?
To ask the Manager if a Report can be presented to the May Council meeting giving figures for the numbers of persons on the Live Register with addresses in South Dublin County, for the 5 Electoral Areas Lucan, Clondalkin, Tallaght South, and Tallaght Central, and Rathfarnham, and suggesting that these figures can be obtained from the Tallaght, Clondalkin and Ballyfermot Social Welfare Offices, and presented in the format that they had been presented to the CDB in the recent past, ie., figures for the numbers of persons of all ages, and additionally figures for persons under 25 years?
To ask the Manager if the Council will request the Department of Social Protection to advise if financial support might be available form the European Council Youth Guarantee Programme for Council run Social Employment Schemes run for young people under 25 years of age?
Chun ceist a chur ar an mBainisteoir, an bhfoilseofar 'South Dublin Today/ Contae Átha Cliath Theas Inniu' go huile is go hiomlán go dátheangach mar a rinneadh dhá bhliain Ó shin, ach nach ndearnadh anuraidh?
To ask the Manager, will the Council publish 'South Dublin Today/ Contae Átha Cliath Theas Inniu' bilingually in its entirety as was done two years ago, but not last year?
Headed Items
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS
(H6 no reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES / SITES
b) Proposed Disposal of Fee Simple Interest in 73 Homelawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24
(circulated herewith)
c) Proposed Disposal of Fee Simple Interest in 32 Sarsfield Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin
(circulated herewith)
a) Proposed Disposal of Affordable Dwellings
(no reports)
d) Proposed Sale of Fee Simple Interest in 10 Limekiln Avenue, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 - Small Builders Scheme
(circulated herewith)
e) Proposed Disposal of Lands at Grange Castle Business Park, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
(circulated herewith)
APPROVAL OF THE SOUTH DUBLIN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY ACTION PLAN
(circulated herewith)
SECTION 85 AGREEMENT UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2001 WITH KILDARE COUNTY COUNCIL IN RELATION TO:
a) Repairs to Sean Walsh Footbridge (N81)
b) Repairs to Pedestrian Footbridge over the M50 in the Vicinity of the National Basketball Arena
(circulated herewith)
VILLAGES INITIATIVE
(circulated herewith)
Correspondence
Departmental
Letter, dated 22/04/13, from Department of Environment, Community & Local Government regarding Supplementary Allocations for Housing Adaptation Grant Schemes for Older People and People with a Disability - 2013
Ministerial
Letter, dated 03/05/13, from Minister for Social Protection regarding SDCC's motion passed in relation to the JobBridge Scheme (M6/0413)
Letter, dated 27/03/13, from Waterford County Council regarding their motion passed in relation to education cuts which directly affect Waterford College of Further Education
Letter, dated 22/04/13, from North Tipperary County Council regarding their follow-up letter sent to Minister for Environment in relation to previous correspondence on rates, particularly in relation to rural public houses
Letter, dated 03/05/13, from Monaghan Town Council regarding their motions passed in relation to (a) regulation of packaging materials with a view to reducing amount of packaging used, and (b) length of jail sentence for persons who leave the scene of a fatal road accident.
Letter, dated 07/05/13, from Louth County Council regarding their motion passed in relation to assessing persons who have left the family home owing to relationship breakdown
Motions
That this Council initiates a compost waste recycling scheme whereby residents can drop off produce that could be used for composting, gardening throughout different parks in the county, Séan Walsh Park, Corkagh Park...
That this Council will support the organisation Pieta House in establishing a suitable premises in a central location within the County Town.
That this Council with the aid of a report on (1) How many fines were issued (2) how many posters were removed, discuss what further action can be taken in relation to the huge increase in illegal postering in the county
That this Council welcomes the CCMA report 'Supporting Enterprise, Local Development and Economic Growth: Analysis of Local Authority Activities for 2012'; and notes the work of certain local authorities in developing enterprise centres, as well as newer models of 'E Centres' and 'E-Work Centres'; and requests the Manager to examine the feasibility of establishing an 'E Centre' or similar model in this County, in particular in areas not currently serviced by an enterprise centre, learning from the models outlined in the CCMA report which seek to 'utilize existing vacant spaces in local towns' to facilitate "entrepreneurs starting their own businesses by providing e-working and 'hot desking' facilities at low cost in the community' and to provide 'a focal point in the town for the community to drive employment initiatives.'
That this Council condemns the practice of illegal commercial postering and that the Manager reports on what prosecutions and fines have been levied for illegal postering throughout the entire county in the last few months. Can the Manager also provide details on what percentage of these fines have been paid and or prosecutions for non payment issued.
That this elected body and South Dublin County Council urgently review its Control of Horses Act 1996 and its Bye-Laws in relation to the recent High Court judgement regarding the impounding of horses in the county. It calls on the Department of Agriculture to investigate South Dublin County Council's policy of the implementation of the Control of Horses Act and its Bye Laws over the last two years.
That this Council supports stronger measures in combating the scourge of littering and illegal dumping, including increased penalties and expanded community service requirements for offenders supported either by statute or legislation; and that this Council calls on the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government to support this local authority and others in the battle against litter and dumping by liaising with the Data Protection Commissioner and, if necessary, seeking amendments to the Data Protection Act to allow for the naming and shaming of those engaged in such practices.
That this Council notes that EU based evidence shows that the majority of new jobs are created by SMEs in the first 6 years or so of their existence, acknowledges the commitment of the Manager and her staff to supporting and promoting economic development and job creation/protection, recommends to the Manager, that the Council, in co-operation with the CEB, the CDB, South Dublin Chamber of Commerce, ITT Dublin and Enterprise Ireland, organize, in the next 6 months a Seminar/Conference for SMEs, and start-up businesses which will have as a main objective the provision of information on all aspects of supporting and growing small businesses, including financial supports by banks, government and the EU, R& D, employee training and development and training, and marketing.
That the Manager provide an update on the proactive initiatives being undertaken by the Council as a response to the Age Friendly County Strategy, with particular emphasis on community outreach and involvement.
That this council calls on the minister for agriculture to establish a "Cruelty to Animals" register in an effort to combat a surge in dog-nappings in recent weeks
To ask the Manager to present a detailed report, for discussion, on the ongoing reforms of the organisation and operation of outdoor staff, with a view to delivering more integrated and effective services in the area of public realm maintenance and improvement, in particular with respect to litter management?