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Agenda - December 2014 County Council Meeting

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Date:
08/12/2014 15:30
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Community Directorate

CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES

(i)  Minutes of Annual Budget Meeting, 6th November 2014

(ii) Minutes of Meeting of South Dublin County Council, 10th November 2014

(iii) Minutes of Special Meeting of South Dublin County Council, 20th November 2014

(all circulated herewith)

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage, Finance

REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES

a) Rathfarnham /Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee - 11th November 2014

- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community (1 report - Community Grants), Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts (1 report - Arts Grants), Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management

(circulated herewith)

b) Clondalkin Area Committee -19th November 2014

- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community (1 report - Community Grants), Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management

(circulated herewith)

c) Tallaght Area Committee - 24th November 2014

- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management

(no report)

d) Lucan Area Committee - 25th November 2014

- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community (1 report - Community Grants), Planning, Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts (1 report - Arts Grants), Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management   

(circulated herewith)                                                                                           

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Community Directorate

STANDING COMMITTEES - ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE COMMITTEE - 20th NOVEMBER 2014

a) Draft Calendar of Meeting Dates

b) Report on Conferences / Seminars

c)  Filling of Vacancy on the South Dublin County Joint Policing Committee following the Resignation Of Councillor F. Timmons From the Cttee. (Cllr. P. Gogarty)

(all circulated herewith)

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES -

(i)  Appointment of External Members to Strategic Policy Committees

(ii) Draft SPC Work Programme 2015

(iii) SD Chamber of Commerce Nominations to SPCs

(all circulated herewith)

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Community Directorate

REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES

(no reports)

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

To ask the Chief Executive to make a report regarding the steps this Council is taking in the context of the Cold Weather Initiative and to detail what facilities, if any, are available for people sleeping rough in the Tallaght area. Could he also indicate if he has considered the situation whereby community volunteers are providing hot drinks and sandwiches, out of their own resources, in the Tallaght Village area to people who are sleeping rough and to provide the details of any talks he has held with the Voluntary sector, such as Focus Ireland, around providing a coordinated "out of hours" service to people who are in this unfortunate situation?

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Michelle Galvin

To ask the Chief Executive to make a report regarding the provision of public WIFI in Tallaght Village and to detail the level of buy-in from the local business community to the project?

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, Brian Sheehan

To ask the Chief Executive, are the council planning on having any drop off zones for Christmas trees this year? If so, where are they to be located? Traditionally what has been the cost of this service?

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Mairead Hunt

To ask the Chief Executive, at an recent area committee meeting a figure was supplied for the removal of reported graffiti which was less than 40%. What steps are being taken to improve this percentage?

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Genockey
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Chief Executive to outline the viability of installing dual purpose waste and recycle bins in place of the regular waste bins in villages and public areas in the county?

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Genockey
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

To ask the Chief Executive to provide information on how people will be chosen to take part in the HAP Scheme? Also can housing applicants, new and existing, ask to be considered for the scheme?

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
Bernie McCormack

To ask the Chief Executive to report on how many businesses have applied for the Business support grant to date, to state what this figure is as a percentage and to provide a copy of the letter sent to rate payers this year informing them of the grant?

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
Breda Fogarty

To ask the Chief Executive to report on the number of planning applications that have been submitted during 2014 and how many have been granted, to further state how these two figures compare to the last two years with a view to ascertaining the levels of activity within the Construction sector here in South Dublin?

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

To ask the Chief Executive how many bonfires were recorded throughout the County during the Halloween period this year, how do these figures compare to the last two years and what is the likely cost of the clean-up of same when completed?

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Brian Martin

To ask the Chief Executive, noting the Council's progression of social housing projects through the part 8 process and also noting the timescale of quarter 1 2015 for advancement of these projects, can he estimate when the first social houses will be on the ground in south Dublin county?

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Brendan Curran

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Council's response to November flooding incidents in the county?

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Breda Fogarty

To ask the Chief Executive to enumerate the number of planning applications in the County in 2014 and compare it with previous years?

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Maire O'Sullivan

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on the Request for Tenders for the preparation of a Feasibility Study to investigate the potential for small-scale hydro generated power?

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, Brian Sheehan

To ask the Chief Executive for details, including dates and locations, of the planned Christmas tree recycling programme for January 2015?

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Gerry Fitzgibbon

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on the Workforce Planning exercise as it relates to outdoor staff; and on the associated review of depots?

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Eddie Conroy

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on the planned timeframe for Part 8 planning processes, including public consultations, in relation to the signature projects planned for our County’s Villages?

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Frank Nevin, Colin Ryan

To ask the Chief Executive to outline the total amount of unspent monies from the 2014 and 2015 allocations for Business Support Grants, which is expected to be available in 2015 for investment in other initiatives, such as the “refurbishment and revitalisation” of areas of vacancy?

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the cost to SDCC to put fluoride in the water supply in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Now that Irish water has been set up is this cost now the responsibility of Irish water or does SDCC still pay for this?

Qu (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Paul Hogan

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on this Councils policy in relation to place names, to include in his reply the role played by Townlands in identifying settlements, estates and roads, the role of local folklore and traditional/popular place names and how areas such as North Clondalkin, South Lucan and West Tallaght (using them as examples only) came to be named and if he can identify the Townlands on which they are located?

Qu (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the specific supports for Homeless Persons and Families provided either directly or indirectly by this Council and to include in the report the numbers catered for over the past eleven months, what current plans are in place to provide additional services and to make a statement on the matter?

Qu (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady, Brendan Curran, Leo Magee

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the cleaning of gullies and surface water drains across the County and to state if he is satisfied that the present approach is satisfactory given the incidence of heavy downpours in recent years and to indicate where concerned residents or traders are to go when they notice blocked drains or are worried about flooding, in and out of office hours, now that Irish Water and Local Authorities share responsibilities?

Qu (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Frank Nevin

To ask the Chief Executive to report to the Council on his plans to attract tourists to the South Dublin Council area in 2015 and to confirm what initiatives are proposed in that regard?

Qu (23)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Philip Murphy

To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what plans he has to continue to encourage and promote volunteerism throughout the county?

Qu (24)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Philip Murphy

To ask the Chief Executive to outline his plans to assist community centres throughout the county, appreciating the need for our community centres to continue to be available for a wide use of activities?

Qu (25)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

To ask the Chief Executive to present to the Council a full report on the success of the Council's efforts to protect our open spaces from Halloween bonfires and will he also confirm if any lessons have been learned which would form part of his plans to deal with this issue in 2015?

Qu (26)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Philip Murphy

To ask the Chief Executive to congratulate the Council's Social Inclusion office on the success of the recent Social Inclusion Programme; will he present a report on that programme and confirm plans being made for such initiatives in 2015?

Qu (27)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Helen Griffin

To ask the Chief Executive what is the situation with private properties throughout the County which have been abandoned by their owners and where such neglect causes distress and damage to neighbouring properties?

Qu (28)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

To ask the Chief Executive what criteria was used by the council when choosing which estates with written confirmation of their inclusion in the tree pruning programme, would be excluded from this years's amended tree pruning programme?

Qu (29)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

To ask the Chief Executive to examine the speed limits that are currently in place adjacent to all schools in the county with a view to reducing speed limits to a limit appropriate for school areas?

Qu (30)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed report on the costs incurred through the use of the services of the Coroner over the last 3 years (€450,000 budgeted this year) including when and for exactly what SDCC have used services of the Coroner?

Qu (31)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the effects of flooding particularly the floods that happened on Thursday 13 last, and what plans were put in place including which areas were worst hit?

Qu (32)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

To ask the Chief Executive to look at a location for an emergency hostel in the SDCC area that would accommodate rough sleepers and those in crisis?

Qu (33)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Philip Murphy

To ask the Chief Executive to look at a yearly awards system that acknowledges the work of tidy towns in the areas, local sports heroes and general achievements for the whole of SDCC area. What if any plans are in place for this for 2015?

Qu (34)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Billy Coman

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on Mental Health week and to give available statistics for this week?

Qu (35)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Ian Stobbart

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on Library usage in SDCC proving all available statistics and facts?

Qu (36)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the cost factors for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Area Chair and Chairs of SPC's and any extra payments Councillors may get for extra roles?

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Marian Dunne
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage

DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS

(no reports)

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Marian Dunne
Responsibility:
Water & Drainage, Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism, Finance

PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES / SITES

b) Proposed Disposal of 5.02 acres at Grange Castle Business Park


c) Proposed Disposal of plots of land adjacent to Cookstown Industrial Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24 to Henry Denny & Sons (Ireland) Ltd to regularise title. - Variation in name of Purchaser


d) Proposed Disposal of site at Killinniny Road, Firhouse to Minister for Education and Skills


e) Proposed exchange of lands at Kilcarberry Avenue/Nangor Rd., Clondalkin, Dublin 22 – SDCC and William, Neil & William J. Durkan /Durkan New Homes


f) Proposed Sale of Fee Simple Interest - 63 Oakwood Grove, Clondalkin, D22 


a) Proposed Disposal of Affordable Dwellings

(no report)

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Clodagh Henehan, Mary Kelly - Finance, Sinead Dunne
Responsibility:
Clodagh Henehan

RAISING OF LOANS FOR 2015  (HOUSING)

(circulated herewith)

H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Sinead Dunne
Responsibility:
Clodagh Henehan, Sinead Dunne

3-YEAR CAPITAL PROGRAMME - For NOTING

(circulated herewith)

H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Sinead Dunne
Responsibility:
Clodagh Henehan, Mary Kelly - Finance, Sinead Dunne

OVERDRAFT ACCOMODATION FOR 2015

(circulated herewith)

H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Danny McLoughlin

CORPORATE PLAN 2015 - 2019

(circulated herewith)

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Paul Hogan

COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - UPDATE

(circulated herewith)

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Rosaleen Dwyer
Responsibility:
Rosaleen Dwyer

COUNTY BIODIVERSITY PLAN

(circulated herewith)

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Margaret Donovan
Responsibility:
Brian Martin

APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME FROM HAIL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6 OF THE HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1992 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PROPERTY AT DUN MHUIRE, LUCAN ROAD, CO DUBLIN

(circulated herewith)

H-I (15)
Submitted by:
Adrienne Hannon
Responsibility:
Community Directorate

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NETWORK (PPN) NOMINATIONS TO (i) SOUTH DUBLIN LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE and (ii) SOUTH DUBLIN JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE

(circulated herewith)

H-I (16)
Submitted by:
Adrienne Hannon
Responsibility:
Lorna Maxwell

APPOINTMENTS TO DUBLIN AND DUN LAOGHAIRE EDUCATION AND TRAINING BOARD (DDLETB)

(circulated herewith)

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:

Ministerial

Letter, dated 11/11/14, from Minister for Health in reply to SDCC's letter in relation to Crooksling Hospital (SM1/0914)

Cor (2)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:

Ministerial

Letter, dated 21/11/14, from Minister for Justice & Equality acknowledging receipt of SDCC's letter regarding Suspensory Motion passed in relation to Garda restraint at Anti Water-Meter protests (SM/1014)

Cor (3)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Community Directorate

Letter, dated 06/11/14, from Kerry County Council calling on the Minister for Defence to rescind the 21-year rule from members of the Defence Forces

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Warfield
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

Mayor's Business

This Council recognises that the trafficking, exploitation and abuse of women and girls is taking place in South Dublin County and throughout the country within and as a direct result of prostitution. This Council understands prostitution to be a form of violence against women that affects individuals, communities and society as a whole and that human trafficking for sexual exploitation is a modern form of slavery and an abuse of human rights.

This Council calls on the Minister for Justice and Equality to implement the Justice Committee's unanimous recommendations to introduce laws which make it an offence to pay for sex and is seeking such laws. This legislation must criminalise the demand for paid sex while providing social supports for those wishing to exit prostitution and should be enacted in this jurisdiction. The Council will convey its views to the Minister for Justice.

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
George Sinclair

That South Dublin County Council support the Travelling community as being recognised as an Ethnic Minority. We ask the Government to act on this motion.

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Dunne
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

That this Council calls on the Minister for Social Protection calling on her to urgently rectify the legal loophole that allows for the reckless practice of informal insolvency by rogue employers leaving workers unable to access their statutory entitlements.

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Andrew O'Mullane

That the Chief Executive outline council policy in relation to signage / sign posts for local businesses and for categories of local businesses, e.g. food , restaurant, hotel, etc. does the council support proper sign posts for local businesses

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

That this Council calls on the Restaurant Association of Ireland to impose a boycott on all Israeli goods such as but not exclusively vegetables and herbs which are widely used in the Industry until at least such time that the Israeli imposed blockade on Gaza is lifted. We have all witnessed the horror of the Israeli war machine recently and the continued blockade on Gaza continues to have hugely negative impact on the quality of lives of Civilians there living in a virtual prison. This Council calls on this boycott to be introduced without delay.

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Maire Ni Dhomhnaill

The problem of graffiti has reached epidemic levels over the past year or two and just seems to be getting worse as each month passes. I propose that the following takes place:

1) Surveillance Cameras be used at Graffiti "black spots" with the consent of the local residents in an attempt to catch the perpetrators. This could be implement similar to the technique used to catch illegal dumping across the county.

2) An education programme be instigated across the county in our local primary and secondary schools explaining the cost of the damage being done. The surveillance steps being taken by the Council to address this issue should also be explained to the teachers and children.

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Devine
Responsibility:
Breda Fogarty

That this Council establish a protocol for residents involvement in the Planning application process. Presently the only obligation is to meet with potential developers in the pre-planning stage. Residents and Communities have no recourse to any meeting to discuss their needs and suggestions. 

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Clodagh Henehan

This Council in welcoming the aspirations of Putting People First and the launch of the Public Participative Network (PPN) initiative, supports the work of the Executive to date in this regard and now propose that we build on the experience gained from both the (PPN) exercise and the Villages Initiative (of 2013) to further develop (and extend the concept), by strengthening the strategy so as to engage with and involve in a meaningful way, civil society in a form of Participative Budgeting in conjunction with the Public Consultation element required in determining the Local Property Tax for the 2016 period.

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

That this Council liaise with Dublin Bus to report on  measures / plans are being made in relation to the provision of a bus route along the Outer Ring Road which would connect Lucan (village) to Tallaght (village) via Clondalkin (village) and vice versa, making full use of this infrastructure.

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Mahon
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

Noting the recent case of a migrant woman who, pregnant as a result of rape and despite suicidal ideation, was denied an abortion - suffering horrific physical and mental suffering at the hands of the State - this Council calls on the Government to hold a referendum in the remainder of its term so the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution can be repealed.

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

That SDCC supports The Carers Association and calls on the Minister for Social Protection to amend the Social Welfare Bill to make provision for the restoration of the Respite Care Grant

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

That this Council calls on the Minister for Health, the Minister for Children and HSE management to intervene with the National Office for Suicide Prevention on behalf of TeenLine Ireland to have state funding restored to TeenLine and in doing so acknowledging the great work being achieved by the organisation working with young people at risk.

Mot (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Donovan, Councillor V. Casserly
Responsibility:
Selina Bonnie

That South Dublin County Council would support Inclusion Ireland on a current initiative called ‘Changing Places’

 The initiative can be summarised as follows:

  • Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability as many individuals, particularly those with multiple learning disabilities, require additional facilities to allow them to use the toilets comfortably.

  • To address these shortcomings, there has been a very effective UK campaign called ‘Changing Places’ – details can be found on their website: www.changing-places.org. Inclusion Ireland hopes to replicate this initiative in this country.

  • ‘Changing Places’ toilets are different to standard disabled toilets with extra features (such as hoists and changing benches) and more space to cater to the specific individual needs of people with disabilities.

  • Inclusion Ireland, the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies and a number of interested individuals hope to facilitate a ‘Changing Places Ireland’ website that will provide information to people who require toilet facilities with these enhanced features and capabilities.

  • This information will include optimal location for accessible toilets, how best to access them in a safe and comfortable way, and which facilities should be featured. This information will make a big difference in the day-to-day lives of those who need these facilities.

  • Inclusion Ireland is working towards a website launch deadline of December 3 to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The ‘Changing Places’ website has a "proof of concept" site available on request from Inclusion Ireland.

  • The ‘Changing Places’ website is still a work in progress, but it will be compatible with tablets and smartphones etc., so people can access the information on the run.  

  • Inclusion Ireland has liaised with Mencap, one of the main partners in the ‘Changing Places’ UK project, which has just opened ‘Changing Places’ facilities in Stanstead Airport and Arsenal Football Club stadium, the Emirates. (Please find info attached).

South Dublin County Council has been committed to access and equality since the Council was established in 1995. SDCC adopted the Barcelona Declaration in June 2002 and has been actively implementing the Declaration ever since through various actions and access initiatives.

This EU-wide Declaration advocates the right of disabled people to equal opportunities, inclusiveness and integration. It has been a major instrument of change.

The extensive access works and initiatives which SDCC have undertaken over the past 11 years in particular have all been focused on removing the barriers that create disability and exclusion in order to create a truly Accessible South Dublin County.

Building on this strong track record, I am asking that South Dublin County Council support and collaborate with Inclusion Ireland to work with businesses, sporting venues and public access points to highlight the benefits of this initiative, in order to continue making our county more accessible.

Mot (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Billy Coman, Frank Nevin

That this County Council, having regard to various sporting events which may take place in the broader Dublin area in the coming years, take steps to maximise the potential to generate tourism in this County through engagement with the various sporting organisations involved. 

Mot (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Looney
Responsibility:
Gerry Fitzgibbon

That this Council endorses the Living Wage Campaign (www.livingwage.ie). As such, this Council seeks to implement the living wage, currently calculated at €11.45 per hour, as a minimum rate for all who are directly employed by the Council. Furthermore, this Council seeks to incorporate the living wage as policy in its procurement and contracting practices to ensure, in so far as is practicable, that all employees employed indirectly by the Council are paid the living wage. This Council asks that a report be brought to the relevant SPC/SPC's and the CPG for discussion on how such a policy can be implemented.

Mot (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

This council agrees to write to the Department of Transport Tourism and Sports and ask for the Government Swimming Pool Grant Scheme to be reopened as soon as possible.

Mot (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor R. McMahon
Responsibility:
Paul Hogan

That the Council consider introducing a similar bike scheme to the very successful bike scheme that is operated in Dublin City, to one of the towns in the county on a pilot or permanent basis.

Mot (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Teresa Walsh

That this Council records its opposition to the current policy of water fluoridation in Ireland, based on documented research that shows a decrease dental caries in all western countries irrespective of whether the water is fluoridated or not, as well as research which shows the effect of fluoride to be topical not systemic (ie works at the location not through the body);  calls on the Government to organise a national referendum on water fluoridation in the next 18 months, (possibly in tandem with another referendum), which will educate the public thoroughly on both sides of the debate and allow their voice to be heard on this important public health issue; and that a letter recording this resolution shall be forwarded directly to the Taoiseach and the Minister for the Environment and CC'd to all cabinet Ministers, requesting the matter to be discussed at cabinet level.

Mot (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. Kenny
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

That this elected body calls on all corporate entities in this county to adhere to their responsibility in upholding human rights and international law in their corporate governance. Furthermore if this motion is passed by the elected members where international law is seemed to be non adhered to we the elected body shall ask for clarification regarding ethical guidelines and corporate responsibility.

Mot (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Lahart
Responsibility:
Rosaleen Dwyer

That this Council undertakes a report in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Services concerning the escalation in urban fox numbers in residential areas of this county and presents a detailed report to this Council

Mot (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Teresa Walsh

This Council opposes any attempt by central Government to involve the Council in the collection of water charges from our tenants. We call on the Minister for Environment Alan Kelly to withdraw his proposal to place a legal obligation on Councils to recoup water charge arrears from Council tenants.

Mot (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
Billy Coman

That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to inform Minister Kelly that South Dublin County Council rejects the demand from his Department to Local Authorities, that they include tenant's unpaid water charges in their assessment of rent. This so called 'Mandatory legal Obligation' as described in his proposal would put SDCC and other Local Authorities into unnecessary conflict with their tenants over an unjust charge that the local Authority has no function or responsibility for. Further to this and following on from numerous motions previously passed in this chamber we reaffirm our complete opposition to these charges and call for their abolition.

Mot (23)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Genockey
Responsibility:
Billy Coman

That this council commits to celebrating Black History Month in 2015, by way of holding events or awareness raising projects. Ireland became the fourth country internationally to celebrate Black History Month. As in other countries, Black History Month Ireland takes place in October. The celebration would be a good way to put forward positive portrayals of the African community and celebrate its history and contributions to Ireland and in particular for us, to South Dublin County.

Mot (24)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Selina Bonnie

That South Dublin County Council calls for the enactment of the Assisted Decision Making Bill 2013 in order to fulfill our requirements under Article 12 of the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – Equal Recognition Before the Law.

Mot (25)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Leo Magee, Mary Maguire

That the Chief Executive write to the Minister for the Environment seeking a ban on the sale of spray paint cans to try and combat the graffiti problem which is costing this Council thousands of euro every year.

Mot (26)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Dunne
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

That this Council calls on the Minister for Justice & Equality, to create further legislative measures to protect women who are the victim of domestic violence.  Furthermore, for other relevant departments to commit to increasing funding for frontline services.  Although, there has been significant changes over the past number of decades in relation to domestic violence in Ireland, women are still not protected enough in their homes.  Ireland still has one of the highest rates in all of the countries in Europe for not meeting women’s needs when they seek assistance after the most serious incidents of violence by a partner.   Assault is a crime under Irish law; however, Domestic Violence is often treated differently.

Mot (27)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

That this council Provides a full report for discussion on the revenue generated through Pay and Display / Parking meters per area throughout the county and a full breakdown on costs across the county including a breakdown of running operating costs.

Mot (28)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

That this Council, given the ongoing confusion and public anger over the rollout of Irish Water - and recognising the limits of representative democracy in this instance - calls on the Government to organise a referendum on all aspects of water provision to allow the public have a direct say in how water services are paid for and managed and how water conservation can be encouraged, which would facilitate an open and honest debate about the cost of water and related services, the state of the public finances and the advantages and disadvantages of broadening the tax base as a means to help avoid the mistakes of the past being repeated. Such a referendum should give the people a number of choices such as whether water charges should be implemented or not; whether measures to solely encourage conservation, with a generous free allowance, would be a better option; and also give clarity as to whether any privatisation of Irish water services should be permitted by allowing the people to adjudicate on the matter. Such a referendum could also be linked in with other related public health issues that require input and debate, such as the merits of continuing with water fluoridation.

Mot (29)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam

That this Council support the Motion calling for the removal of fluoride in the public water supply.

Ireland is the only Country in Europe and one of two in the world to permit the use of fluoride in the public water supply.

Putting fluoride in our drinking water cost over €4,000,000 per year and this money would be better put to use in social house.

Mot (30)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

This Council notes the important contribution that the Womens Support Networks and Travellers Development Projects make to communities across South Dublin. We also note that due to the uncertainty regarding funding beyond April/May 2015 these projects are being forced to put their staff on protective notice and their future is now in doubt. We call on Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly to meet with representatives of both of these organisations as a mater of urgency to resolve their long term funding so that they can continue their very important work.

Mot (31)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brophy, Councillor W. Lavelle, Councillor E. Higgins, Councillor A-M. Dermody , Councillor P. Donovan, Councillor V. Casserly, Councillor K. Egan
Responsibility:
Frank Nevin, Colin Ryan

That this Council, noting the expected availability of unspent monies from the 2014 and 2015 budget allocations for Business Support Grants; requests the Chief Executive, when drawing up proposals for consideration by the Economic Development SPC and APPROVAL by the full Council, to ensure that these monies are invested in the “refurbishment and revitalisation” of employment areas and areas of commercial vacancy at locations THROUGHOUT the County.

Mot (32)
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Tom O'Neill

This Council, concerned at the manner in which new charges, levies and taxes have been introduced in recent years, many of them by stealth and in addition to and on top of, already unfair charges, levies and taxes which have the cumulative effect of significantly undermining the quality of life of the average family, calls on An Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance and the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, if they are sincere in their declared policy of broadening the Tax Base, to reverse the current policy of punitive tax expansion under the guise of broadening the Tax Base, and initiate a root and branch overhaul of the Irish Taxation System that eliminates double taxation in all its forms and introduce instead an integrated system of Local and National Taxation that will be fair, equitable and sustainable and that is capable of providing realistic funding for Local Government based on the services and facilities best delivered at local level, that promotes solidarity at National level, that is linked, as all taxes should be, on ability to pay, that is progressive and transparent.   That the Chief Executive Officer write to An Taoiseach and Ministers concerned informing them of the decision of this Council and that the other County Council be forwarded a copy.

Emergency/Suspensory Motion

Emergency/Suspensory Motion (0)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:

SM1/1214       The following Suspensory Motion in the names of Councillors G. O’Connell, D. Richardson, C. King, J. Graham, D. O’Brien, E. Ó Broin, B. Ferron, S. Holland, L. Dunne, F. Timmons, F. Warfield, L. O’Toole, T. Gilligan, B. Leech, K. Mahon, G. Kenny, N. Coules, R. Nolan, P. Foley, D. O’Donovan, M. Devine, J. Lahart, R. McMahon, D. Looney and C. O’Connor was proposed by Councillor G. O’Connell, seconded by Councillor P. Gogarty and was CONSIDERED:

“That this Council calls on the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Minister Alan Kelly, to act in accordance with Article 9.4 of the EU Water Framework Directive which provides a specific exemption to Ireland from domestic water charging and which is embedded in Ireland’s 208 river Basin Management Plan. This plan is due for its 7 year renewal on the 1st January 2015 and we are calling on the Minister, as is within his power and responsibility, to retain the exemption when he submits Ireland’s river Basin Management Plan and strategy. Further, we ask that the contents of this motion be forwarded to the Minister as a matter of urgency and that it be copied to all other county and city councils.”

Motion was PASSED on a show of hands vote.

Emergency/Suspensory Motion (0)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:

SM2/1214       The following Suspensory Motion in the names of Councillors F. Timmons, G. O’Connell, F. Warfield, D. O’Donovan, C. King, J. Graham, D. Looney, D. O’Brien, E. Ó Broin, B. Ferron, S. Holland, D. Richardson, B. Bonner, P. Foley, L. O’Toole, M. Murphy, C. O’Connor, R. Nolan, N. Coules, G. Kenny, V. Casserly, C. Brophy, L. Dunne, P. Donovan, A-M. Dermody, E. Higgins, B. Leech and K. Mahon was proposed by Councillor F. Timmons, seconded by Councillor G. O’Connell:

“That this Council calls on the Government to fund the Cuan Alainn refuge fully to enable the refuge to carry out its function. We also as a Council recognise and appreciate the invaluable service that this refuge provides to so many vulnerable people.”

Motion was PASSED on a show of hands vote.

Emergency/Suspensory Motion (0)
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:

SM3/1214       The following Suspensory Motion (as amended) in the names of Councillors D. O’Brien, G. O’Connell, W. Lavelle, K. Egan, F.N. Duffy, B. Bonner, H. Higgins, A-M. Dermody, T. Gilligan, F. Timmons, L. O’Toole, , M. Murphy, P. Foley, P. Kearns, L. Dunne, P. Donovan, N. Coules, V. Casserly, C. Brophy, M. Genockey, R. McMahon, C. O’Connor, B. Leech, S. Holland, K. Mahon, G. Kenny, F. Warfield, R. Nolan, D. O’Donovan was proposed by Councillor L. Dunne, seconded by Councillor E. O'Brien:

“That this Council notes the Government’s new “Social Housing Strategy 2020;

And requests the Chief Executive to bring a detailed report to the January 2015 Council meeting on this local authority’s plans for implementing the Strategy, including:

  1. outlining this local authority’s target for social housing delivery in 2015;
  2. reporting on the feasibility of this local authority establishing an “Approved Housing body” to access off-balance sheet funding as proposed in the Strategy; and
  3. Proposing possible appropriate sites for social housing development in this County for consideration by the elected members ahead of the preparation of any Part 8 planning proposals.”

The motion as amended was PASSED on a show of hands vote.