Agenda - July 2022 County Council Meeting

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Date:
11/07/2022 15:30
Location:
Council Chamber
Standing Orders:

Headed Items

H-I (1)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management , Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES - FOR APPROVAL

(a) - June Council Meeting  – 13th June 2022

(b) - Special Council Meeting  – 16th June 2022

(c) - County Development Plan - 22nd June 2022

(d) - Annual Meeting - 24th June 2022

H-I (2)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING

a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue/Firhouse/Bohernabreena Area Committee

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

(No Reports)

b) Clondalkin Area Committee

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

(No Reports)

c) Tallaght Area Committee

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

(No Reports)

d) Lucan/Palmerstown/North Clondalkin Area Committee

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

(No Reports)

 

H-I (3)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE - FOR APPROVAL

(No Reports) 

H-I (4)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING

(No Reports)

H-I (5)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING

(No Reports)

Questions

Qu (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Bailey
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water & Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on how many electrical boxes/controller case that were commissioned for use under the Dublin Canvas 'Paint a Box' project have been painted over in error this year. Report to confirm if the artists and Dublin Canvas were contacted in relation to this and apologised to?

Qu (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Bailey
Responsibility:
Director of Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development

Following the news of the recent partnership agreement between The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) and Dublin City Council to provide free wifi in citywide spaces, has South Dublin County Council any plans to roll out a similar scheme in the County?

Qu (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

To ask the Chief Executive - how many complaints has SDCC received in relation to car parking issues in estates in the County broken down by LEA from 2021 to the current date.

Qu (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive how many people are currently on the housing list

Qu (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water & Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive can you advise if there is a maintenance schedule for the wildflower patches across the county, I notice some have become suffocated with weeds and not flowering as they did in their first year

Qu (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water & Climate Change

To ask if the current list of bins can be provided to members so as to assist us in dealing with queries in relation to specific areas that are not clearly identifiable by local landmarks or house numbers.

Qu (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water & Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive if an audit of the impact of dog fouling on wheelchair and those using mobility aids in the SDCC area is under consideration?

Qu (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive what is the average waiting time for homeless priority by bedroom size, if the applicant/s were not on the housing list prior to becoming homeless?

Qu (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a list of homeless hubs in the county and if there is a waiting list for hubs, how many families are waiting?

Qu (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Mahon
Responsibility:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

To ask the Chief Executive if the Council are aware of the "Cycle Without Age" Project, whether they have considered its viability locally and whether there are any plans to advance the project? The promotional flyer with contact and campaign details is attached. 

Qu (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Moynihan
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water & Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the number of dog wardens in the county and the areas covered by each one and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Qu (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive to produce a report in tabular form, for how much money has been paid to landlords for HAP tenancies, leased properties and RAS tenancies for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Y-T-D.

Qu (13)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive how many tenants pay rent by standing order and to provide a breakdown in tabular form of how many pay weekly, fortnightly and monthly?

Qu (14)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive to update the Council on the Travellers Accommodation Programme and will he make a statement? 

Qu (15)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Exective if following the granting of the Freedom of the County to South Dublin Community Volunteers he will confirm plans to further support Volunteerism across the County. 

Qu (16)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Exective to present a report on the status of all current Council housing building projects confirming the schedules being followed and giving assurances in each case and may we have a detailed statement? 

Qu (17)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water & Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive if he would give assurances that the water supply available in the County will satisfy the needs of our communities through the Summer months; will he confirm the contacts he maintains in the matter and will he make a statement? 

Qu (18)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water & Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive if he has studied the most recent IBAL report and if it informs his plans to continue to deal effectively with the challenge of Graffiti and Litter in our County and will he make a statement? 

Qu (19)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development

To ask the Chief Executive to confirm plans for the inclusion of all the Villages in our County in the development of the South Dublin Tourist Strategy; will he appreciate the importance of our Villages and will he make a statement? 

Qu (20)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive for a report into Family Hubs in SDCC, to include how many, numbers accommodated and management

Qu (21)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

To ask the Chief Executive for a report into, given the climate changes expected the next few years, how can we protect historical structures in SDCC?

Qu (22)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive for a full report into homelessness in SDCC and how many males, females and children are deemed homeless ?

Qu (23)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on Housing Associations to include how many does SDCC deal with, how they are assessed and monitored?

Qu (24)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive for a full report into how a scheme for people wanting to step down from their housing and sell their house to SDCC will work, and when its hoped to have such a scheme?

Headed Items

H-I (6)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS - FOR APPROVAL

(No Reports)

H-I (7)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development, Director of Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development

PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES - FOR APPROVAL

(a) Exchange of Lands at Cooldrinagh and Balgaddy between South Dublin County Council and Shelbourne Development Limited

(b) Proposed disposal of School Site and Pitch Site at Griffeen avenue , Clonburris SDZ, Lucan , Co. Dublin to the Minister for Education & Skills

(c) Proposed transfer of ownership of Council owned properties at 28 and 30 St. Finian’s Avenue, Lucan, Co. Dublin to Housing Association for Integrated Living (HAIL)

(d) Disposal of a site at Kilcarberry, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 to Lidl Ireland 

(e) Disposal of fee simple in 33 Páirc Mhuire, Saggart , Co. Dublin 

 

HI-7 (E) Disposal of fee simple in 33 Páirc Mhuire, Saggart, Co. Dublin 


HI-7(B) LD 1510      Proposed disposal of School Site and Pitch Site at Griffeen Avenue, Clonburris SDZ, Lucan, Co. Dublin to the Minister for Education & Skills


HI7- (A) LD 1174   Exchange of Lands at Cooldrinagh and Balgaddy between South Dublin County Council and Shelbourne Development Limited


HI-7 (CLD 1565   Proposed transfer of ownership of Council owned properties at 28 and 30 St. Finian’s Avenue, Lucan, Co. Dublin to Housing Association for Integrated Living (HAIL)


HI-7 (D) LD 1547  Disposal of a site at Kilcarberry, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 to Lidl Ireland GmbH

H-I (8)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Chief Executive
H-I (9)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development
H-I (10)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social & Community Development
H-I (11)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

FLAG POLICY REVIEW - FOR APPROVAL

H-I (12)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Chief Executive

CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT – FOR NOTING

H-I (13)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

WELLINGTON LANE ACTIVE TRAVEL SCHEME COMMENCEMENT OF PART 8 PUBLIC CONSULTATION – FOR NOTING

H-I (14)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

GRAND CANAL LOOP PART 8 COMMENCEMENT - FOR NOTING

Correspondence

Cor (1)
Submitted by:
Corporate Performance and Change Management Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

CORRESPONDENCE

Replies

(a) Reply from Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth re. Mother and Baby Homes

(b) Reply from Minister for Social Protection re. General Maintenance Collection Agency

Acknowledgements

 

 

Correspondence

(c) Correspondence from Clare County Council re. National Aviation Policy

(d) Correspondence from Pieta House re. Darkness Into Light

(e) Correspondence from Kerry County Council re. Retention of Long Covid Clinics 

Motions

Mot (1)
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

That this Council agrees to work with others to develop and maintain an active database for the location of all Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) in the County, whilst promoting information on maintenance, training and registration on the exact location of these life saving devices.

Mot (2)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Whelan
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

That this council reaffirms its commitment to protect and uphold the rights of the transgender community locally and enshrines its commitment to stand in solidarity and campaign alongside the trans community for access to education, healthcare and resources, especially as we approach Trans Pride (July 16th).

Mot (3)
Submitted by:
Councillor C. King
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

That this Council calls on the Taoiseach to immediately implement a set of measures to tackle the Cost of Living Crisis that is Devastating Families across the State from both Working and Middle Class Demographics, which has seen 70% increases in Heating Oil, 30% increase in Gas, 25% increase in Electricity, 8% Increase in Rents and €1,200 average increase in petrol prices for the average driver along with increases in Groceries and other Essential Goods. This has resulted in the Highest inflation rates in 20 years of more than 5,5% and that's without the Governments scandalous proposed increases in Carbon Tax at a time of crisis. These measures at the least should include: The introduction of a living wage, the introduction of a cost of living payment based on annual income, the scrapping of Carbon Tax Increases, a ban on Rent increases for 3 years, Increase in Fuel allowance criteria, Removal of VAT on Energy Bills during winter Months, the Establishment of a discretionary utility debt Fund. These measures should form a base for tackling the crisis for struggling Families across the State.

Mot (4)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

That this Council supports the development of Community Sustainable Development Goals Dashboards throughout SDCC to provide a data driven response to collecting and celebrating our communities' actions and progress in working towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.'

Mot (5)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Donaghy
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

That this Council confirms its pride in, and continued support for, Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality, and writes to the Taoiseach to declare these views.

Mot (6)
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Mahon
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

Following on from the Motion passed at April 2021 Council Meeting

“In recognition of Dr Noel Browne, and the men and women who fought for the eradication of tuberculosis in Ireland that a commemorative stone be provided on the Grass Verge in proximity to Peamount Hospital”

That this Council writes to Dublin City Council informing them of the recent commemoration by South Dublin County Council of Dr. Noel Browne and express our support for a memorial or commemorative piece in Dublin City. We believe such a project would be merited and have public support.

Mot (7)
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

That this Council commits to writing to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to ask him when the state will act on the Vaccine Trials, does the state intend apologizing for the trials that were carried out in Many institutions while innocent children were in the care of the state and religious orders and were carried out without parental consent, and to ask what he, as Minister intends to do for survivors of the Vaccine Trials and to give details of the State’s position on these illegal trials?

Mot (8)
Submitted by:
Councillor Peter Kavanagh
Responsibility:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

This County Council agrees to prioritise vulnerable road users when engaging in road works throughout the county, ensuring that, where possible, cycle lanes are accommodated and footpaths are unobstructed.

Mot (9)
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Gogarty
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water & Climate Change

That the Chief Executive, noting concerns raised by residents and businesses in relation to the quality of bin collections, cleansing and litter picking (in village areas), undertakes to investigate ways of improving service provision for the citizens of south Dublin; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

Mot (10)
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Lawlor
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

That this Council writes to Minister for Housing and Local Government, Darragh O'Brien, to support his Department's initative of setting up a working group to examine the possibility of utilising the Housing Act of 2013 to allow for local authority rents to be withdrawn directly from social welfare payments where tenants in receipt of welfare are more than 3 months in arrears.

Mot (11)
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Sinclair
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance & Change Management

That this Council declares that, given recent revelations, it has no confidence in An Bord Pleanála. Current members of the board should step down or be removed, and replacements sourced via an independent recruiter. Should the motion be agreed a letter issues to An Taoiseach, the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and Minister of State, with special responsibility for Local Government and Planning.

Mot (12)
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water & Climate Change

The regressive response to Question 12 from the council of March 2022 that asked for an update on the feasibility study on the installation of public toilets is noted. To begin to resolve this situation in a progressive manner this council agrees to have one self cleaning one person outdoor public toilet installed in each of the four local areas of SDCC. http://www.sdublincoco.ie/Meetings/ViewDocument/74389