Headed Items
CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of Council Meeting 13th February 2017
REPORTS FROM AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee – 14th February 2017
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
b) Clondalkin Area Committee – 15th February 2017
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
c) Tallaght Area Committee – 27th February 2017
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 – 28th February 2017
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning Transportation, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
STANDING COMMITTEES – ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE
(No report)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
a) Arts, Culture, Gaeilge Heritage & Libraries SPC
(i) Report of Meeting held 1st February 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting held 2nd November 2016
b) Environment, Public Realm & Climate Change SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 7th February 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 1st November 2016
c) Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development SPC
(i) Report of Meeting held 8th February 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 9th November 2016
(iii) Report of Meeting dated 26th February 2017
(iv) Draft Local Implementation plan for Dublin Regional Enterprise Strategy 2017
d) Housing SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 9th February 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 10th November 2016
e) Land Use Planning & Transportation SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 16th February 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 22nd November 2016
(iii) Minutes of Joint SPC 8th December 2016
f) Social & Community SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 21st February 2017
(ii) Minutes of Meeting 15th November 2016
REPORTS REQUESTED FROM AREA COMMITTEES
(No reports)
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to give a report on how many new applicants have presented as homeless since January of this year? with a breakdown as follows:
How many single males?
How many single females?
How many couples?
How many families?
Has a decision been made on the Home Security Scheme? Is it going to be run again this year? Could a statement be made on the matter?
To ask the manager how many Part 5 properties have been agreed or are in planning to come into council stock for this year.
To ask the manager how many developers have transferred houses on land other than that being developed to this local authority in satisfaction of their Part 5 requirements?
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that all HAP applicants are offered to go on the HAP transfer list and to outline how many on the HAP transfer list have been offered and how many have accepted housing by the council?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that all HAP applicants who opt to go on the HAP transfer list retain their time on the housing waiting list and accumulate time while remaining on HAP, but do not have access to Choice Based Letting?"
To ask the Chief Executive if sufficient resources, cover and management processes are in place to ensure the effective delivery of a three-weekly grass cutting schedule in residential areas in late spring/early summer noting the serious difficulties encountered in both 2014 and 2016?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed response to the recently published TII N4-N7 Study and to advise on any actions which this Council intends pursuing or recommending arising from the Study?
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the planned appointment of a new Road Safety Officer?
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the current staffing available to deliver and support this council’s planning enforcement function?
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on current tender processes underway for playground and playspace projects in the County?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on all social housing construction projects underway or planned in the County, and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the proposed speed limit changes in the County, and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on district heating, geothermal energy, micro-hydroelectric projects and other sustainable energy resource schemes planned or underway by the Council, and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on library usage statistics, including online services and the mobile library, and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed report on inspections of private rented properties in the County, and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the manager if there is a register of historic/antique road furniture and signage for the County and if so, is there a policy to maintain these. If no such register exists, is there any plans to compile such a register by the Council.
To ask the Chief Executive if he has noted the success of the Passport for Leisure Scheme operated by Dublin City Council and if he would confirm that it is a scheme which could be considered for our county.
To ask the Chief Executive if he would make a statement confirming proposals for housing developments on state or council owned lands in our county and in reporting will he detail what discussions he has had in the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive if he will present a full report detailing the cost to the Council of issues relating to the 2016 Halloween bonfire season; will he list the separate costings involved in collecting such material before bonfire night and also the open space restoration process and will he give such details in respect of each electoral area.
To ask the Chiet Executive to present an updated report on actions he is continuing to take in respect of the homeless crisis as it effects our county; will he comment on the targets set in this regard by the current Minister for Housing and will he also detail his efforts to facilitate homeless families in accommodation other than hotels.
To ask the Chief Executive to table a report on the current Tree Programme detailing the efforts by his staff to deal with what might be described as emergency calls relating to damaged Trees and will he also confirm the progress of the Programme arising from the employment of additional staff.
To ask the Manager what steps SDCC are taking to tackle the problem of rogue landlords changing the use of rented homes into multi-occupancy residences, leaving tenants with little or no protections and living in sub-standard accommodation?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the plans to carry out a Study on facilities for older children, as per previous question (see below)
Monday, February 13, 2017 QUESTION NO. 26
QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the feasibility study to be carried out in 2017 in relation to facilities for older children.
REPLY: Provision has been made in 2017 to progress a study with regard to the provision of teenage facilities in the county. This study will include:
- consultation with relevant interest groups as well as reporting to the Elected Members as the study is progressing
- background research to assess current level of provision for this group
It is intended to commence this study as soon as possible.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the total number of fines issued in relation to dog fouling in the County including the total number of paid fines, for years 2015 and 2016.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the total number of fines issued in relation to illegal parking in the County including the total number of paid fines, for years 2015 and 2016.
To ask the Chief Executive to update this committee on previous question/response (see below) given in particular the formal launch that was to take place.
(QUESTION NO.23
QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the Sports facilities audit which was due to be carried out at the beginning of the year.
REPLY:
A working group made up of representatives of different departments have developed a Community Facilities Map. Following a community consultation process the Community GIS was soft launched in April and is now publicly accessible on the Council website: http://sdublincoco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4d79220add374011babea9002d015ab7
This shows community centres, neighbourhood facilities, sports facilities including pitches and playgrounds which are managed or supported by South Dublin County Council. Details are also provided of other facilities in the county which provide facilities and services which are available within communities such as schools, health centres etc. This project is still a work in progress, consultation and feedback is ongoing and welcome.
It is anticipated that a formal launch of the project will be held later this year)
To ask for a report into SDCC outreach service for Homeless and ask what is provided and contact number for same and how many outreach workers are employed ?
To ask for a list of all council owned sites by area that could potentailly be built on? For Housing and community facilities
To ask for an update report on any Progress made on below motion passed on development plan?
45026Councillor F. Timmons Development Plan Meeting - 18 June 2015 Motions 03/06/2015
That a core objective of SDCC will be that youth cafes and safe meeting places for teenagers will be looked at being provided in Local Community centres and such facilities that may be unused in the evening times in an effort to provide much needed facilities for the 13-19 age group.
In Light of recent and ongoing reports on Institutions by HIQA in the News lately and a general acceptance that this time of living needs to be phased out - what plans are in place to move people with Intelectual Disabilities into Adapted / Housing out of congregated setting into community houses accomodation within SDCC?
To ask for a report into how many people are on the following Housing list?
1 bed , 2 bed , 3 bed , 4 bed and how many are on homeless list and medical priority by area ?
Can I get a report on all letters of correspondence to Ministers based on Council Motions I had submitted and were subsequently passed by this Council from March 2016 to date? Including how many, when they were sent and what if any replies were received?
Headed Items
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
(H6 no reports)
DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES
H7a) - Proposed disposal of plot of land adjacent to 1 Cloonmore Drive, Tallaght, D. 24
MANAGEMENT REPORTS
PART 8 REPORT
A LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT SCHEME ALONG THE N81 FROM THE JUNCTION WITH THE N82 (City West Road) TO THE M50 AND ALONG THE R137 FROM THE JUNCTION WITH THE M50 TO THE JUNCTION WITH THE R817, (EXCLUDING THE TII ZONE OF RESPONSIBILITY AT THE M50).
DRAFT POLICY ON INFRASTRUCTURE NAMING, PROVISION OF MEMORIALS & PLAQUES
BALLYCULLEN VARIATION
PUBLIC REALM PROGRAMME 2017
AUDIT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT 2016
ADOPTION OF SPEED LIMIT BYE-LAWS
ROADWORKS PROGRAMME 2017
IRELAND 2040 OUR PLAN NATIONAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK
REPORT ON A PROPOSED SECTION 85 AGREEMENT REGARDING THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL HOUSING VIA A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE SOCIAL HOUSING STRATEGY 2020.
Traffic Works Programme
Correspondence
Ministerial
Letter from Minister of Finance dated 20th February 2017 regarding abolishing the intrest rates charged to People who do not pay their Property Tax
Ministerial
Letter from Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade dated 20th February 2017, regarding the forced organ harvesting of Falun Gong in China
Ministerial
Letter from Simon Harris TD Minister for Health (M11/1216) concerning medicinal cannabis.
Departmental
Letter from Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government dated 20th February 2017 regarding the reimbursement of Money paid to Irish Water by family households
Letter from Sligo County Council dated 9th February 2017, regarding Credit Unions.
Letter from Donegal County Council dated 10th February 2017, regarding the Irish Coast Guard
Letter dated 22nd February 2017, from Tipperary County Council regarding Bus Éireann Services
Motions
Mayors Business
This Council, being concerned at the possible implications of Brexit and acknowledging the role that the EU exercises in the lives of Irish Citizens, calls on the Chief Executive to initiate the establishment of an EU SPC under section 48 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended by the Local Government Reform Act 2014 and as per guidelines under section 54(2) of the 2001 Act regarding SPCs. The Act and Guidelines provide the Council with a basis to proceed with the establishment of a specialist committee for European affairs within the scope of the SPC scheme.
That this Council provide proper safety and attention to those who are most vulnerable in society and in particular Homeless Hostels, where a lot of the SDCC homeless are staying in hostels in another Council area.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to explore the positives in selling the site known locally as "Maelruain's Field" which sits adjacent to County Hall and which is one of the most valuable sites in South Dublin County Council. The proceeds of the sale would be earmarked for the building of social housing on other sites where I believe we as a Council could achieve a much better yield of housing for those on our Housing and Homeless lists.
That this Council rejects the "My Open Library" initiative and the concept of 'staffless libraries"; this Council instead pledges its support to a fully-funded, fully-staffed public library service, one which continues to expand and innovate in order to serve the people of South Dublin County.
This Council is opposed to the policy of requiring those in need of emergency accommodation to self-accommodate. We call on the Chief Executive to raise this matter with the Dublin Homeless Executive and the Minister for Housing and to introduce a policy whereby emergency accommodation is sources by SDCC staff directly. If additional resources are required then the Chief Executive should apply to the Department for this.
That this Council expresses its support for new ‘Youth Work Changes Lives’ campaign launched by the National Youth Council for Ireland; and calls on the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs to continue to increase funding for youth work services, including for the establishment or extension of projects in our own County, particularly in those communities which will see a significant increase in teenage population over coming years
This Council calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that part of the Homeless budget is allocated to beds for single women. Additionally, calls on the Chief Executive to work with other Local Authorities to work towards finding suitable & risk free accommodation for those that are in recovery or drug & alcohol free.
This Council being very concerned at the low number of organ donations, now calls on the Minister for Health to bring in legislation to change the laws regarding organ donation to a system of presumed consent as opposed to our current opt in system.
That this Council calls on An Taoiseach to break with tradition and not to visit the White House on St. Patrick’s Day given the well documented views of President Trump on migrants and women, and because if the visit goes ahead it will be a cause of national shame.
That this Council calls on the Minister for Transport to work with the Department of Education to introduce a mandatory Road Safety Programme as part of the curriculum for all Transition Year Students.
That this South Dublin County Council calls on Simon Harris TD, Minister for Health, to respond positively to the campaign to increase the hospital bed capacity which caters for communities in most of our county; asking him to appreciate the particular demand in that regard and to immediately engage in discussions with the HSE; will the CEO also forward the terms of this motion to the Minister, the CEO of the HSE and also copy it to Tallaght hospital, which is leading the campaign.
That this committee asks the Chief Executive to further investigate the introduction of defibrillator signage within our County and to report back on the costs involved. The availability of defibrillators in our Community provide undisputed benefits and generally are provided through fundraising through sport clubs and other voluntary organisation. The introduction of signs identifying the location of defibrillators would greatly increase the likelihood of that they would be used effectively and quickly in case of an emergency. The erection of signage would also help identify areas which lack sufficient numbers of defibrillators.
That the Chief Executive writes to the Minister for Disability calling for him to introduce legislation ensuring all Disabled Toilets are installed with changing benches or hoists to facilitate parents. The current situation means parents of disabled children are forced to lie their children down on toilet floors to change them, which is a very distressing and upsetting situation.
To call on the manager to explore the programme MarathonKids to work in conjunction with South Dublin County Council, Dublin City Council and SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon to take action to get children active. The MarathonKids programme is a fun and enjoyable 8 week journey that involves students running the 26.2 miles. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2015 report, Ireland is set to become the most obese country in Europe by 2030 with 89% of all adults defined as obese or overweight. The MarathonKids initiative is looking to encourage fitness, educate young people on the benefits of sport and promote an increase in activity levels in the early teenage population.
Fingal County Council participated in the programme which saw over 1,900 6th class pupils from twenty-nine Fingal schools participate, with children running 4-5 times per week in school, which led each student to complete a total of 25.2 miles (just one mile short of the Marathon distance), before completing the last mile at MarathonKids Final Mile Event in the National Sports Campus on November 20th. The MarathonKids programme is an educational and physical activity programme which supplements the school’s curriculum through a specially developed workbook, used as both a training guide and learning tool by pupils during school hours.
Given concerns about the carcinogenicity and endocrine disruptive properties of the herbicide Glyphosate, this Council calls for the immediate banning of the use of Glyphosate by South Dublin County Council.
That this Council condemns the waiting lists for our hospitals and calls on the Minister for Health to immediately prioritise children suffering with chronic pain conditions and in particular children waiting on Scoliosis related operations.
That this Council under Section 58 of the Housing Act, 1966 and having regard to Article 64 of the Housing Regulations 1980 and Circular Letter
HRT 3/2002 dated 6th March 2002 from the Department of Environment,
Increases the Differential rent by 2% per year for 3 years to a max of 6% and to be reviewed yearly thereafter.
That this Council resolves to actively facilitate the provision of spaces for car sharing services, with a particular emphasis on electric vehicles, so that citizens can avail of this option in major population centres such as Clondalkin, Lucan and Palmerstown (Newcastle/Rathcoole, Terenure/Rathfarnham and Tallaght having one each already, but could do with more) and immediately sets about engaging with major providers to examine where vacant sites or preferably on-street drop off/collection points could be set up and that a report regarding the imminent implementation of same be provided to the Land Use, Planning and Transportation SPC, followed by the full Council, within three months of this motion being passed.
To ask this Council to write to the Minister for Children and ask that children in Direct Provision be allowed to access the services of the Childrens Ombudsman. Already suffering the effects of poverty and exclusion, these are the only group of children in Ireland excluded from accessing those services.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to grant priority to those tenants who are housed under the RAS Scheme and have laid down their roots within the Community in which they live, who are under threat of eviction because their Landlord will not renew the lease, to ensure that they will be rehoused within the local Community and also to consider their their case for rehousing from the commencement of the Notice to terminate the Lease rather than wait until they are almost homeless.
That this Council calls on the Minister for Social protection Leo Varadkar, to reinstate the cuts made to the Household Package. This package is availed of by Old age pensioners, people with disabilities and carer households.
This Council calls on the Minister for Housing to include the hidden homeless such as sofa suffers who present to authorities or services and women in refuges in the national homeless figures.
That this Council call on the Minister for Justice to supply more Garda to all stations across the County. With the current surge in gun crime and general crime some Garda stations are finding it impossible to get to residents that are reporting crime in their area. We need more garda in our Communities across the County.
The Council requests that the Mayor leads a delegation of Councillors to visit the Direct Provision Centre at Clondalkin Towers, Ninth Lock Road, meets with both asylum seekers and management in the Centre and reports back to this Council.
That this Council asks the Chief Executive to make further representation to Dublin Bus for 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.
This piece of infrastructure was designed with forward planning ensuring that facilities such as this bus lane and was put in place to be used when the demand arose.