Headed Items
CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham / Templeogue - Terenure Area Committee - 12/05/2015
- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Environment, Community(1 Report- Community Grants), Housing, TransportationPlanning, Libraries & Arts (1 report Arts Grant), Economic Development, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management.
b) Clondalkin Area Committee - 20/05/2015
- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Environment, Community (1 Report - Community Grants ), Housing, Transportation, Planning, Libraries & Arts, Economic Development, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management.
c) Tallaght Area Committee - 25/05/2015
- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Environment, Community (1 Report - Community Grants), Housing, Transportation, Planning, Libraries & Arts (1 Report - Arts Grant), Economic Development, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management.
d) Lucan Area Committee - 26/05/2015
- Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Environment, Community (1 report - Community Grants) , Housing, Transportation, Planning, Libraries & Arts (1 Report - Arts Grants), Economic Development, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management.
STANDING COMMITTEES - ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE COMMITTEE 21/05/2015
a) Draft Calendar of Meeting Dates
b) Report on Conferences/Seminars
c) Appointments From Arts, Culture, Heritage, Libraries And Gaeilge SPC To The Board Of Rua Red.
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
a) Arts, Culture, Gaeilge,Heritage & Libraries SPC
(i) Report of Meeting held on 6th May 2015
(ii) Minutes of Meeting held on 4th February 2015
b) Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 13th May 2015
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 26th March 2015
c) Environment, Water & Climate Change SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 5th May 2015
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 6th February 2015
d) Housing SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 14th May 2015
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 19th February 2015
e) Land Use Planning & Transportation SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 7th May 2015
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 19th February 2015
f) Social & Community SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 19th May 2015
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 4th February 2015
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive if the Council are aware if extra School Wardens are to be employed within the County?
What areas are they being considered for?
To ask the Chief Executive what is the status of green spaces within residential areas? Are they subject to development(private/social) or are there protected leisure spaces for residents?
To ask the Chief Executive to prohibit vehicles over 3 ton entering residential estates unless access is required?
To ask the Chief Executive for details on any proposals/PP/developments for mixed secondary schools within the county?
To ask the Chief Executive for a break down of playing pitches in the county and for this years maintenance schedule i.e. Grass cutting, cutting around goal posts, removal of illegal dumping, litter, etc. Additionally, to ask when the grass has been cut, is it been cut to an acceptable playing standard?
"First 30 Minutes Free" signs in SDCC car parks can cause confusion.
The signage can be misleading and has led, in some cases, to unfair fixed charge offences. Can something be done to change the wording so that it is clear to the motorist that they cannot stay in the car park for longer than a 30 minute period to avail of the free parking and they must pay as normal if they wish to spend beyond 30 minutes there?
City Bike Scheme –
To ask the Chief Executive re: The extension of this scheme to villages in the county – Can details be provided on any progress regarding the extension of the city bikes scheme to South County Dublin?
To ask the Chief Executive can details be given on the funding for traffic calming signage in 2015 and whether any consideration has been given yet to the funding for 2016? I’m sure all councillors have a list of estates looking for children at play signs and I would be keen to see the appropriate funding put in place to allow for this signage to be installed?
To ask the Chief Executive can the procedure for applying for name stones identifying estates, be clarified on the SDCC website for interested parties?
To ask the Chief Executive re: exercise machines for parks in the County - are there plans to extend the scheme in 2016?
To ask the Chief Executive for a list of Tidy Town grants and to highlight areas where applications have not come from?
To ask the Chief Executive to please advise in what order housing allocations are made from the critical, vital and homeless lists, eg, if a house is refused or not suitable for someone on the vital list, does it then default to critical or to homeless? Please provide a copy of the procedural doc, if any.
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report on grass-cutting this year to date and whether there are any plans too utilise external contractors to augment the Council's grass-cutting capacity as recommended in the motion approved by this Council last July?
Chun ceist a chur ag an Príomhfheidmeannach, i gcómhthéacs an Dreachtscéim Teanga 2015-2018, an bhfuil tuairisc ar fáil faoin Scéim Teanga atá ann faoi láthair, agus an bhfuil na cuspóirí atá laistigh buailte; cén achmainní a mbeidh ag an Chomhairle Contae chun scéim nua a chur i bhfeidhm; an bhfuil statisticí ar fáil faoin uimhreacha foirne atá le Gaeilge; an bhfuil tuairisc ar fáil faoin próiséas an Dhreachtscéim; agus an bhfuil sé in ann ráitéas a thabhairt faoin Dreachtscéim Teanga?
To ask the Chief Executive in the context of the Draft Language scheme 2015 – 2018, the report and the objectives are available on the present language scheme, what resources will the County Council apply when the new scheme becomes available. The statistics are available on the numbers of Irish staff. The report is available under the Draft scheme and will he give a statement under the Draft scheme?
To ask the Chief Executive for a full report on the Register of Electors in light of the recent referendums; how many people have been removed from the register in recent years; how many of these have been reinstated; is he satisfied with the level of registrations in comparison with other local authorities; and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Chief Executive for a statistical report on the Members' Representations system, giving details of the number of queries submitted by (a) Councillors, (b) TD's and (c) Senators, classified by Department and with a report on average response time; to ask how many representations are outside of the two weeks stated response time; how many representations older than one month, three months, six months and one year are not responded to; to ask if Council members will be given priority in clearing the backlog of representations; and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on social housing plans for the County, detailing the numbers of social homes planned for each electoral area, the size and type of homes planned, the processes by which these homes are to be provided, and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Chief Executive to detail the total number of people who applied within the deadline for inclusion on the supplementary register for the recent referenda and whether any of these applications were not included in the register and the reason why?
To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on initiatives being taken to encourage volunteerism throughout the county?
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what help is available to local groups and associations who wish to organise Clean Ups and will he also state what the level of such requests has been so far this year?
To ask the Chief Executive if he will report on the recent Enterprise Week organised by the Council and if he will state if he believes that any benefits, especially in relation to job creation, will arise from the project?
To ask the Chief Executive if he is taking any action to ensure that Health Policy as a part of Social Policy becomes part of our development plans and if he will confirm contacts he has had in the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to state what is his reaction to the recent report by An Coimisineir Teanga in respect of the failings of Local Authorities to safeguard the rights of Irish Language speakers and will he confirm what services are available to such people in our Council.
To ask the Chief Executive how many litter fines have been issued to Estate Agents throughout the County within the past five years, together with a break-down of which estate agents have received the most fines?
To ask the Chief Executive why there is no signage within the public parks asking people to bring their litter home with them, if that is SDCC's policy in relation to the issue.
To ask the Chief Executive how many civil actions have been taken against SDCC in relation to playground incidents within the past five years and how much compensation has been paid out in relation to these matters?
To ask the Chief Executive how many tree pruning and removal requests has SDCC received over the past 12 months, broken down by electoral area please and how do these figures compare to the previous 12 months?
To ask the Chief Executive can he consider installing signage within the county that highlights the location of nearest Defibrillator in public accessible places?
To ask the Chief Executive can he give a report on the council policy on present tenants regarding council tenants been asked to move to smaller accommodation if children move from the family home and only parents are left in the house SDCC are asking tenants to move to a smaller house or apartment?
To ask the Chief Executive given that Scramblers and Quads are such a huge issue locally, Can SDCC look a campaign to promote safety and awareness? This campaign could be done in conjunction with the Garda Síochána and involve the Local Safety Forums.
To ask the Chief Executive to look into a campaign to get people to register to vote in advance of next General Election and to ask that he pass on my thanks to the Voter registration department for there huge efforts and work pre the recent referendum's. Also to ask for a report on how many registered pre referendums and how many missed the deadline.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update report on the new 65 accommodation units at Tallaght Cross? Have all these been allocated ? How many Families are in hotels ? How many families are still seeking accommodation ? what other plans are in the pipeline ? when will additional accommodation become available ?
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS
(no reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES
H-1 (6)(a) - Disposal of freehold interest in plot of land adjacent 8A Riverside Cottages, Templeogue, Dublin 6
H- I (6)(b) - Disposal of ESB substation at Scoil Iosa, Balrothery, Tymon North., Tallaght, D. 24
H-I (6)(C) - Proposed disposal of two telecommunication ducts at Grange Castle Business Park
MONTHLY MANAGEMENT REPORT
PART 8 IMPROVEMENT WORKS
Dromcarra Infill Proposal
VILLAGE WORKS PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
REPORT ON SPORTS PAVILIONS
Correspondence
MINISTERIAL
Letter from Minister for Justice, Equality & Law Reform, Ms Frances Fitzgerald TD, in response to motion passed re Garda Resources. (M02/0415)
MINISTERIAL
Letter dated 21/04/2015 from Department of Social Protection in response to SDCCs motion passed in relation to Respite Care Grant (M11/1214).
Letter from Kerry County Council re: Levying of rates on private childcare providers
Motions
Following my motion Reference 41531 (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.) That this council requests an update from the Chief Executive and also asks that Dublin Bus are invited to discuss this proposal with the council.
That this council condemns the system known as Direct provision and calls for the Direct provision system to be scrapped and a new procedure based on a Human rights approach be put in place and that an apology is given to the people that have been subjected to this system.
That this Council sets as an objective a programme of self-sufficiency in energy generation, to match its planned improvements in energy efficiency by identifying sites for the production of renewable wind energy for Council use and in particular to emulate and improve upon efforts made by Tipperary County Council (http://tea.ie/projects/tipperary-county-council-solar-pv-2014/) in developing photovoltaic technologies on its buildings and as a result reducing its energy consumption by 171,000 kWh annually, or 11% across all installed buildings, for a co-grant funded investment of €326,850, with an estimated payback of just seven years.
That this Council lead the way and implement calorie posting on all food served in the Council’s canteen. There is an obesity problem in Ireland, with reports that Ireland will soon to be the fastest growing obese Country after the United States. The Government has approved Heads of Bill for calorie counting on menus and I would ask that this Council provide leadership in volunteering to provide this information before being so obliged. It is accepted that there is a cost involved in providing calorie count on food, to this end the Food Safety Authority has developed an online calorie counting model known as MenuCal. I’m asking members to support my motion and in so doing that this Council lead the way in providing this information on a voluntry basis and in so doing, sending out a clear positive message within the County and to other local authorities.
That this Council, in the absence of current agreed protocols outside of normal planning practice, for the naming of areas of significance including but not restricted to, parks, buildings, plazas, streets and bridges agrees to invoke such a protocol incorporating a public consultation process for any such place or area of significance in the future.
That this council carry out a review of the process used for the sale of small parcels of land to a local resident or business. This review should include creating a provision for the display of a sign, similar to that used in planning applications, to be erected by the applicant to allow local residents know of any application
This motion calls on the Irish Government to:
• Protect Irish interests in the ongoing Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations between the EU and the US.
• Take all measures to remove Investor-State Dispute Settlements (ISDS) from the agreement.
• Take all measures to ensure that the terms of the living agreement cannot breach Irish legislation.
• Initiate a public debate on the consequences of TTIP on Ireland.
• Take all measures to protect Irish agriculture in TTIP negotiations.
This Council also affirms that we will not support any trade agreement that includes Investor-State Dispute mechanisms.
This Council recognises with vigilance the construction of a Regulatory Co-operation Council through TTIP and affirms the position that this body’s authority and remit should allow only for recommendation. Implementation of recommendations should be administered by those elected by and accountable to the citizens of Europe.
This Council does not support any trade mechanism that allows Irish law to be superseded for corporate interest."
That this Council calls on the Government to prioritise the South Dublin County Council administrative area for job creation initiatives noting the particular need to deal with unemployment throughout the county including the major population areas of Clondalkin, Lucan, Greenhills, Rathfarnham and the county town of Tallaght.
That this elected body compels South Dublin County Council not to engage or cooperate in the means of handing over information of tenants personnel details to Irish Water.
That the Chief Executive ensure that all Part 8 projects, including all the documents relating to them, are cited in the weekly Planning Register to ensure as wide a public readership as possible
That this Council endorse the Homeless Support Service monetarily which is being provided by CARP (community addiction response project ) recognizing the hugely important assistance being provided to the South Dublin Homeless population.
This council will write to the Minster of Environment Alan Kelly stating that a BIN waiver should be introduced for people with health issues. Over 20,000 people in Ireland suffer from bowel disease and are fitted with a stoma. These people have to use their bin to dispose of these colostomy bag through no fault of their own, and with pay by weight been introduce this will be a big cost to them. There is also many other conditions that people have medical waste that has to be put in the bin.
If this motion is passed can it be circulated to all other councils in the country.
That the Chief Executive halves the number of proposed playspaces within the County and instead uses the money saved to maintain the existing playspaces. One of the biggest issues when consulting with members of the public in relation to getting a playspace in place, is lack of maintenance. The money saved would employ two staff members who would be dedicated to the full-time maintenance of the playspaces.
Digital Speed Indicator Signs – It seems apparent to me that the digital speed displays work. Traffic on the roads where there is a display present is noticeably slower.Can this observation be confirmed as soon as possible with actual hard data? Then, if the data backs up the observation the council would be in a position to extend the scheme throughout the county. Can details be provided as to when this analysis might take place?
This Council agrees to ask the LTACC to consider working up a draft caravan loan scheme, similar to that in operation in Fingal County Council, in time to be included in the 2016 budget and possibly to be piloted in 2016 on a site or sites where there is a high level of need for such a scheme.
That this Council commissions a report on options for purchasing, leasing, running or otherwise having control over Bohernabreena Reservoirs and Waterworks and the lands adjacent, which are currently run by Dublin City Council and are in the process of being handed over to Irish Water.
Considering that Ireland has one of the highest childcare costs in the OECD, this council calls on the Tánaiste Joan Burton to fulfill her commitment to deliver an affordable & accessible Scandinavian Model of Childcare, which will encourage and enable women to participate in education or return to the labour market.
That this Council calls for a reduction in the VAT rate on NEW residential construction from 13.5% to 9% to reduce house prices and stimulate residential construction.
That this council writes to the Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe requesting that all previous National roads east of the M50 which were degraded are re-instated as national roads.
That this County Council put proposals to the Minister for the Environment to further regulate the private residential property sector having particular regard to the current lack of certainty surrounding levels of rent and landlords ability to alter agreed rents, in an effort to encourage a more settled rental housing sector to the benefit of this Local Authority.
That the County Development Plan mandates the Council to strike a retail balance in our villages and retail centres
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.
That this Council notes that of the approximately 300 individuals who have complained about Garda handling / mishandling of various issues, which issues have been the subject of a review by a panel of seven Barristers set up by the Minister for Justice in or around September 2014, the complainants and / or their representatives have in many instances sent in specific letters to the Minister for Justice but have simply been met with general responses which do not deal with the specific queries raised, and this Council, in recognition of the very significant frustration and anguish suffered by the complainants in the absence of knowledge as to the process set out by the Minister hereby calls upon the Minister to ensure that specific responses to specific queries are given to the complainants and / or their representatives, as a matter of urgency.
To call on the Chief Executive for a scheme be developed where the council addresses the issue of graffiti removal in the cases of private properties facing out onto public areas? In many instances owners do not have the money or expertise to remove the graffiti themselves and I feel it is appropriate for the council to take this on as a responsibility.
There are many houses, schools, churches in our county which suffer greatly from the blight of graffiti and do not have the resources needed to repeatedly deal with it. When graffiti is then left on these walls the whole community suffers because the area is left unsightly.