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CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES - FOR APPROVAL
(a) July Council Minutes - 11th July 2022
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)
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE - FOR APPROVAL
(No Reports)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
(No Reports)
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
(No Reports)
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to list the number of vacant houses/apartments in tabular form by Local Electoral Area, to confirm how many of these will be returning to available housing stock and to set out the timeframe for such return.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that water supplies are sufficient to meet ongoing needs throughout the functional area given the recent good weather.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update in relation to the cost benefit analysis which I understand is currently being carried out in relation to the proposed use of big belly solar bins.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update in relation to the Council's review of its roundabout sponsorship scheme and whether it is envisaged to put a new scheme in place
To ask the Chief Executive how many Local Authority Mortgages have been approved in the past 6 months broken down by month
To ask the Chief Executive for a report broken down by each local park in the county of incidences of anti social behaviour / damages during the months June, July and August.
To ask the Chief Executive following on from the motion from Cllr Louise Dunne and Myself regarding a halloween event aimed at teens in Tallaght Stadium can we get an update on what is planned
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the role that South Dublin County Council plays in the granting of permission for public events and concerts in the Counties parks and facilities. The report to include the measures taken to ensure that the correct organisational measures are in place, if the Council receives fees for the use of its facilities and to confirm where the responsibility lies to ensure proper and safe access and egress, including public transport.
With regard to upcoming developments on Council lands which could have been used for social housing but that are being used to facilitate private developers, proposed affordable housing schemes, or for affordable rental schemes, what limitations are there on investment trusts or other speculators buying up large numbers of these properties?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the number of ringbouys in the County and to list their exact locations.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report detailing private rental inspections for 2020, 2021 and 2022 YTD. The report to include the number of improvement letters issued to landlords by SDCC and how many have been escalated to formal improvement notices for the same period.
To ask the Chief Executive to detail plans to deal with the challenge of the forthcoming Bonfire Season at Halloween; will he confirm contacts he is making in the matter, will he give assurances and make a statement
To ask the Chief Executive to update members on his engagement in respect of matters relating to refugees from Ukraine; will he detail assistance being offered and will he make a statement
To ask the Chief Executive how many Homeless cases are currently being dealt with by the Council; will he detail actions being taken and will he make a statement
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his actions to attract employment to our County; will he detail contacts with Government in respect of this important matter and will he make a statement
To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on his endeavours to deal with the challenge of Climate Change and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on Tenants in arrears broken down by LEA. The report to include the number of Tenants that have been advised they will be evicted if arrears aren't cleared and the number of Tenants evicted due to arrears?
To ask the Chief Executive provide numbers of Tenants that have had their debt moved to a third party?
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into the end of the Fix My Street system. Report to include what way the public can now report issues to SDCC and how this is different from the Fix My Street system ?
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into how many are registered as needing housing under medical priority? Report to include the average waiting time for this and how medical priority is assessed.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report into Electronic Signs in our villages as ABP has ruled that such signs need planning approval. Report to include SDCC policy on this and to confirm the criteria for planning permission. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/environment/election-candidates-warned-over-electronic-road-signs-1.2521118
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into what an ACA means? Report to include what protection is given to ACA areas and how is this enforced in regards to ACAs in SDCC.
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into Gas cannister sniffing in SDCC, what role the local authority could play in the education around this and are there plans for this to be raised at the Policing forum meeting as an issue of huge concern in SCCC?
To ask the Chief Executive for a list of all businesses in the County that received shop front grants, and or grants for outdoor furniture, from July 2019 to date, and the amount of the grant in each instance.
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS - FOR APPROVAL
(No Reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES - FOR APPROVAL
MANAGERS REPORT - FOR NOTING
PART 8 - WHITESTOWN STREAM IMPROVEMENT SCHEME - FOR APPROVAL
TALLAGHT STADIUM BRANDING PROCURMENT UPDATE REPORT - FOR NOTING
COMMUNITY AND SPORTS GRANTS - FOR NOTING
Correspondence
CORRESPONDENCE
Replies
(a) Reply from Department of Social Protection re. Basic Income for the Arts
(b) Reply from the Minister for Justice re. Decriminalisation of Drug Use
(c) Reply from Minister for Transport re. Scrambler Legislation
(d) Reply from Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth re. Mother and Baby Homes
(e) Reply from Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage re. Large-Scale Residential Developments
Acknowledgements
Correspondence
(f) Correspondence from Donegal County Council re. Tús Scheme for Ukrainian Nationals
(g) Correspondence from Donegal County Council re. Culture Weekend
(h) Correspondence from Limerick City and County Council re. Housing Emergency
(i) Correspondence from Limerick City and County Council re. Long Covid
Motions
That South Dublin County Council consider the installation of a Learn to Cycle track in one of our parks in South Dublin, similar to the track recently installed by Waterford County Council in Dungarvan. A Learn to Cycle track is a specific space which will allow young children to learn to cycle on a ‘real life’ road structure with lines, signs and pedestrian crossings without the traffic.
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.
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).
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
To ask the Chief Executive to undertake an examination of the extent to which the Council is currently involved in supporting childcare within the South Dublin County Council area, with a view to seeing if this support can be enhanced. This would include an audit of childcare services in its own properties, including Council owned community, youth and leisure centres. (Details of a similar examination being carried out by another local authority is attached)
That this Council calls for effective action to deal with boarded up Council houses and return them to the housing stock for reletting.
To ask South Dublin County Council to develop a protocol whereby Councillors can make representations on behalf of constituents to Approved Housing Bodies to ensure that AHB's will have a pathway to communicate with Councillors when they contact them on behalf of their constituents. Given the growing number of tenancies in the County which are being managed by AHBs this protocol will ensure that tenants get the necessary support and level of representation which they are entitled to.