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CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of Meeting 12th March 2018
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee - 13th March 2018
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
b) Clondalkin Area Committee – 21st March 2018
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
c) Tallaght Area Committee – 26th March 2018
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No Report)
d) Lucan Area Committee – 27th March 2018
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(No report)
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE - 22nd March 2018
a) Draft Calendar of Meeting Dates
b) Report on Conferences/Seminars
c) Resignation of Councillor V. Casserly from the Participatory Budgeting Steering Group
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
(H4 No reports)
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
(No Reports)
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on previous proposal to update accessible bathrooms in County Hall to the standard of a changing place facility, ensuring County Hall as a public building is accessible to all in a dignified manner.
To ask the Chief Executive to detail the Councils current housing output and to specifically detail the following;
How many social housing starts were initiated in 2017;
How many social housing starts in 2018;
How many Part 5 houses were completed in 2017;
How many part 5 are expected to be on offer in 2018.
To ask the Chief Executive to detail the number of Part 8 Housing schemes currently under construction in the County and the number of Part 8 schemes it is anticipated will be commenced before the end of 2019?
To ask the Chief Executive to detail the number of planning applications received for housing schemes of 10 or more houses throughout the County since the 1st of January 2017 and to further detail the number of those applications which were approved and the number of those schemes which have commenced.
To ask the Chief Executive if he will be responding to Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government circular PL 02-2018
To ask the Chief Executive to write to Leitrim Comhairle na nOg complimenting them on their work in addressing means of combating personal violence against the person and in particular for the production of the Video “Use your Brain not your Fist” and that South Dublin Comhairle na nOg be invited to make a presentation to the chamber, on the same subject including the Video, at a suitable and early occasion.
To ask the Chief Executive to outline actions he proposes if the Council qualifies for Government funding under the 2018 Anti Dumping Initiative recently announced. Will he appreciate the interest of many in our communities regarding the menance of dumping and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to detail the number of Horses seized by the Council in the last calendar year; will he detail how many of the horses were reclaimed and in reporting will he also make a broad statement in respect of the issue.
To ask the Chief Executive if he would table a further report on the Council's response to the recent Severe Weather Alert arising from the Storm Emma/Beast from the East event. Will he detail lessons learnt and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive if he has any information on the number of rough sleepers throughout our County and in responding will he detail assistance being afforded in the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm how many new housing applications have been received in 2018; will he detail if these applicants are being made aware of how long they might be waiting for housing and in responding to the question will he take the opportunity again of updating the Council on his ongoing efforts to deal with the housing crisis.
To ask Chief Executive to report on how many speed indicator signs are in place within the County, and to comment on their effectiveness and if there are plans to increase the number of signs.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the number of planned clean ups organised by the relevant residents groups etc within the County over the last few years which are requested through the community section. Many of these clean up involve painting of boundary railings and washing/cleaning of boundary walls. Has the Council in the past ever carried out the painting of railings etc.
To ask the Chief Executive to issue a report on Dog wardens , how many there is ? how many fines have been issued and how much the council has earned from fines? also to ask if residents associations can ask for bin you dog poo signs and to ask for a contact re this ? also to ask for the dog wardens contact details ?
To ask that the Chief executive gives a detailed reports on litter fines for this year how many have been issued and how many are been paid? Also to provide the names and contact for litter wardens for the County
To ask for a report into how many people are looking to downsize within SDCC and age groups ie over 65s and under 65s and to detail community area they live and how SDCC intend to deal with this to free up much needed housing?
To ask what is the legal required safe distance for Electric and Phone/Media Pylons to be from a house and how SDCC will address any public concerns in regards to this ?
That a report is issued into the issue of dog on leads within our parks and what enforcement measures are been done to ensure the health and safety of park users what is SDCC policy?
Can the Chief Executive provide a report on the amount people on the housing list that have access to Choice Based Lettings in 2018, 2017, 2016. 2015 and 2014.
Can these figures be further broken down to size of dwellings ie, 4 beds, 3 beds, 2 beds and 1 bed properties for each year stated? And what is the average waiting time for each size of property?
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
(H6 No reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES
a) Proposed Disposal of Fee Simple Interest in 285, Balrothery Estate,Tallaght, Dublin, 24
b) Proposed Disposal of free Simple Interest 8 Cooldrinagh Lane, Lucan, Co.Dublin
H7a) - Small Builders Scheme - Proposed disposal of Fee Simple Interest in 285 Balrothery Estate, Tallaght, Dublin 24
H7b) Proposed Disposal of free Simple Interest 8 Cooldrinagh Lane, Lucan, Co.Dublin
MANAGEMENT REPORT
DRAFT ANNUAL REPORT
a) UNAUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2017
b) AUTHORISATION OF ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE
ENTERPRISE SPACE REPORT -OUTCOMES /RECOMMONDATIONS
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME FROM CIRCLE VHA IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6 OF THE HOUSING (MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) ACT, 1992 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY 21 TUANSGATE, BELGARD SQUARE EAST, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24
Correspondence
Ministerial
Letter dated 26th February 2018 from Minister of Health regarding the name of the New Childrens Hospital
Departmental
Letter dated 8th March 2018 from Department of Health regarding Freestyle Libre for Diabetics
Letter dated 26th February 2018 from Owen Keegan Chief Executive Dublin City Council regarding Fire Safety Issues.
Letter dated 8th March 2018 from Dublin City Council regarding letter sent from South Dublin County Council regarding Fire Safety Issues
Motions
Mayors Business
That South Dublin Council reports on its interactions with the HSE to help develop, implement and complement the “Connecting for Life“ Dublin South Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2018-2020; to outline how improvements can be made in the future towards a more integrated and cooperative and thus effective approach; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
800,000 people in Ireland are living with neurological conditions such as migraine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease and rare and genetic conditions .This Council supports The Invest in Neurology campaign and writes to the Minister for Health in calling for a Government commitment for
• Immediate investment to address critical deficits in neurology staffing, including neurologists, specialist nurses and health and social care professionals to recommended levels.
• Targeted long term investment in neurology services to support implementation of the Neurology & Epilepsy Models of Care.
• Dedicated resources to support the development of clinical pathways for headache, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and rare and genetic neurological conditions
That this Council requests the Chief Executive to initiate a variation to the Development Plan to alter the zoning matrix for the RW (Retail Warehouse) zoning by making ‘Shop Neighbourhood’ open for consideration and by the insertion of ‘Specialist Forms of Retailing’ as open for consideration.
“ Management have reported in the “South Dublin County Council Rent Scheme 2018” report that , “ A €10 per household discount applies to dwellings where occupants are 65 years and above. The discount will no longer apply with effect from 31/12/18.”
This represents a retrograde step in the existing rent differential scheme. Members note that this has been taken by executive decision and call on Management to reverse their decision to end this provision.
Councillors will not note report and oppose any attempt to pursue arrears arising through non-payment or inability to pay this increase, or any attempts to subsequently diminish local authority services to tenants based on non- payment or inability to pay this increase.
Given alternative options open to South Dublin County Council to raise funds through rates and the necessity for substantial funding for Local Authority Housing, management should withdraw this decision."
That this Council recognises that homes to rent and to purchase are becoming increasingly unaffordable and calls on Government to; Immediately introduce ambitious affordable rental and purchase housing schemes led by Local Authorities, and where appropriate, Approved Housing Bodies and Housing Co-operatives with clear annual targets for all Local Authorities; and to
Design the Home Building Finance Ireland fund to prioritise loan finance to small and medium sized builders participating in Council led affordable housing schemes.
That the Chief Executive organises training for Members to help understand the new General Data Protection Regulations which will come into force on the 25th of May next, replacing the existing date protection framework under the EU Data Protection Directive.
To state that Members commend South Dublin Libraries on the provision of library services to all who live, work or go to school in South Dublin County. To call on the Chief Executive to further develop our county libraries to include an AT Loan Library similar to that provided in for example Kildare County Council Libraries. Further information can be found at http://www.kildare.ie/Library/ReadersPages/SpecialCollectionsPartnerships/TTTCollection/Kildare%20Library%20Catalogue%20Final%20Interactive%20for%20website.pdf
This Council writes to the Minister and asks him to halt the introduction of charges for green bins, which will lead to an increase in illegal dumping and instead to examine the policies on recycling of Finland or Sweden which incentivises recycling with returns gains for citizens and manufacturers.
"That SDCC support LGBT Irelands calls and campaign to end discrimination in regards to Blood donations by Gay and Bisexual men and ask that the minister introduce an evidence based system, which includes an individual risk assessment, when deciding who is able to give blood rather than having a blanket 12 month restriction for men who have sex with men and we commit to writing to the Minister for Health on this"
That this South Dublin County Council expresses genuine and serious concerns regarding reports of multiple suicides in the County in recent times and expresses sympathy to the families involved and asks for assurances from the Minister for Health and HSE that Mental Health Services in our County are properly resourced to respond effectively to the concerns of our communities in respect of the matter.
This Council introduces a charge of €2 / week for boiler maintenance for Council tenants. This will bring SDCC somewhat in line with the other three Local Authorities, Dublin City Council who charge €4 /week, Fingal €3/week and Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown €3.
That the Elected Members of this Council expresses its support for the students of Trinity College Dublin who have protested against a new €450 fee for re-sitting exams, and agrees to write to the Provost Patrick Prendergast informing him of the same. This Council notes that registration fees in Higher Education has been increasing dramatically during the recession creating barriers to access to education for low income families.
That this Council calls on the Minister with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy to provide full free GP access (through the medical card scheme) within community drug services in order to provide more holistic healthcare for the clients of these services.
This Council is concerned at the impact that Circular Letter PL 02/2018, issued by Minister Eoghan Murphy will have on the ability of elected members to properly understand the technical and planning implications of planning applications in their area. These presentations at our Area Committee are essential in informing our submissions as part of the formal planning process and helping us advise residents on their planning submissions.
We ask that the Chief Executive send a letter to the Minister, outlining our concerns about the impact that this decision will have on our ability to properly carry out our functions as elected representatives, and asking for the following clarification from the Minister in relation to the Circular
(1) Does the ability of Planners to give technical and planning advice to developers in pre planning consultation meetings remain uneffected?
(2)Has the Department received legal advice on how this Circular impacts on the Aarhus Convention which guarantees Public Access to information, Public Participation in decision making and access to Justice and Environmental matters, while issuing no direction to Local Authority planning staff on their pre Part 3 consultation with private developers on the parameters of their application?
(3) What impact does this circular have on holding planning information meetings with Residents etc?
(4) On what legal basis was this direction, which allows the Minister to direct officials about the manner in which they exercise their powers and how they inform elected members regarding planning applications made?
We further propose that in the event of this circular not being withdrawn, that all pre planning proposals which will have a significant impact on our local areas be presented to the area committee in advance of a formal planning application being lodged.
This County Council calls on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to immediately suspend the Sports Capital Grants scheme pending a full review of the scheme and introduction of the National Sports Policy
Chun aitheantas a thabhairt do mhuintir labhartha na Gaeilge I g Cluain Dolcáin atá ag iarraidh Stáidéis Líonra Ghaeilge a bhaint amach, go dtuga an Chomhairle seo deontas don nascadh pobal idir Cluain Dolcáin agus Carna I nGaeltacht Chonamara.
That in view and in support of the wonderful achievements of the Clondaklin Community in both restoring the use of the Irish Language and traditional Irish Culture in all its manifestations, this Council will provide support, calculated to be very modest, to enable a “Community Twinning (or Nascadh Pobal) that formalises the existing cultural and language connectons and idendity between Clondalkin Community and the Carna Community, the Connemara Gaealtach.
Following the Motion passed unanimously by Fingal County Council, to return waste management back to the Local Authority, this Council agrees to do the same and lobby's Minister Denis Naughten on this issue.
'That this committee requests the Chief Executive to write to REPAK inviting them to make a presentation to the members regarding the current recycling process in Ireland including measures to improve recycling and the impact these measures may have on consumers.
To also request details on any planned future initiatives or campaigns by REPAK or any of it’s business members to reduce waste.'