Headed Items
CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES - FOR APPROVAL
(a) February 2025 Council Minutes - 10th February 2025
(b) December 2024 Council Minutes - 09th December 2024
(c) Annual Budget Minutes 2024 - 14th November 2024
(d) October 2024 Council Minutes - 14th October 2024
(e) September 2024 Council Minutes - 9th September 2024
(f) June 2024 Annual Meeting Minutes - 21st June 2024
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
b) Clondalkin Area Committee
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
c) Tallaght Area Committee
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
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
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE - FOR APPROVAL
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
a) Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Heritage & Libraries SPC
b) Environment, Public Realm & Climate Change SPC
c) Economic, Enterprise & Tourism SPC
d) Housing SPC
e) Social, Community, Equality and Integration SPC
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report following question Item ID: 85622. Report to include details of inspections on privately rented homes in 2023 and 2024 including dwellings inspected not meeting regulatory requirements upon first inspection; dwellings inspected not meeting regulatory requirements upon subsequent inspections (separate column for 2nd inspections)
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the Annual Rate of Valuation used to calculate commercial rates for each year between 2006-2025 inclusive.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on maintenance requests received in 2024 with a breakdown including the total number of requests received, the total number of those requests completed (please only include maintenance requests that were requested in 2024, not in previous years), the average time to complete from when the request was initially raised, and the number completed by contractors (as opposed to direct labour).
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the Local Community Safety Partnership, detailing the current status of its establishment including a timeline as to when we may expect the partnerships to start its work.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the number of outstanding footpath repair requests recorded by the Council, in tabular format analysed by electoral area by year.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the actual spend on footpath repairs for the last four years 2020 to 2024, analysed by local electoral area, including budget allocated to each electoral area for 2025.
To ask the Chief Executive what security measures will be put in place for the St Patrick's Day parades this year within South Dublin?
To ask the Chief Executive what is the current procedure to deem a house/apartment A Rated (BER) in new current buildings?
To ask the Chief Executive what must be in place in an older dwelling to bring the house up to an A rating (BER)?
To ask the Chief Executive what number of Age Friendly homes in council stock have been built in the County, broken down by area?
To ask the Chief Executive how many 'Age-Friendly & Rightsizing' units (broken down by LEA and in tabular form) does this council have in total in its ownership?
To ask the Chief Executive the current units (broken down by LEA and in tabular form) that are awaiting retro fitting and an approximate time frame for completion?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the process for which small businesses can rent or buy premises from the council, report to include a list, broken down by LEA, of all premises for commercial use currently in Council stock.
To ask the Chief Executive what is the current approximate wait on social housing?
To ask the Chief Executive what is the lowest amount years served on the list in which someone has received a social home?
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the number of new-build social homes across South Dublin County Council in 2024 and if an indicative number is available for 2025, and if a statement is available for the elected members?
To ask the Chief Executive the revenue foregone from South Dublin County Council for public services of a -15% discount in Local Property Tax, -10% and -5% for 2026?
To ask the Chief Executive the financial impact from ending the commercial rates vacancy discount between South Dublin County Council’s Budget 2024 and Budget 2025?
To ask the Chief Executive if snowdrop (Galanthus) spring flowers are planted around the county in the same way as daffodils are?
To ask the Chief Executive if any measures are undertaken to enhance habitat for kingfishers and otters along the banks of the rivers of the county?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the deployment of street-sweeping Green Machines in the villages of the county?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the approximate time it takes to deal with and remove graffiti from the public realm after it has been reported?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline how many graffiti removals were undertaken in 2024?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the total spend on graffiti removal by South Dublin County Council in 2024.
To ask the Chief Executive what steps can South Dublin County Council take to ensure there is no duplication of place/estate names in new developments for example the overuse of the place name "The Park" being used in multiple developments adjacent to each other.
Can the Chief Executive please give an update on the progress of initiating Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs) for the properties listed on the derelict sites registry? Please include the date(s) property owners were contacted, any response we've received, and how the Council plans to proceed with the CPO.
Can the Chief Executive please report on whether South Dublin County Council has considered (or would consider) offering re-mortgages for the 548 families/persons who have mortgages with the Council?
Can the Chief Executive please report on the responsibility of the Council to pay for repairs from Council trees damaging private property during Storm Eowyn?
To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed outline of how to apply for a Tree Preservation Order for trees and hedgerows in South Dublin County Council that outlines criteria, steps, how and which Section to apply to?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report into the average waiting time for a 1,2,3 or 4 bed home in South Dublin County Council?
To ask the Chief Executive would he consider that South Dublin County Council develop an educational awareness program together with local drug task forces and schools in our county to highlight the risk to children's health by repeated inhalation of nitrous oxide?
To ask the Chief Executive who owns and is responsible for the small green space outside your home? (Green areas between road and footpath)
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on safety parking plans for all local estates within the administrative area of South Dublin County Council. Report to include how estates can request parking surveys and to recommend parking safety measures.
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the current processing times of the vacant property refurbishment grant?
To ask the Chief Executive how many vacant property grants have been applied for and awarded since January 2024?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the current processing times of the derelict property top up grant?
To ask the Chief Executive how many derelict property top-up grants have been applied for and awarded since January 2024?
To ask the Chief Executive if there is any training provided for council staff who may, in the duty of their work, encounter potential situations where tenants of SDCC may be in danger at the hands of another family member or tenant in the home?
Headed Items
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROAD
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES - FOR APPROVAL
(a) Proposed disposal of lands to Jordan Group, T/A Centra, at Castletymon Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24
(b) Section 183 Tallaght Martial Arts
LD 1525 Proposed disposal of lands to Jordan Group, T/A Centra, at Castletymon Shopping Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24
Disposal of Unit North Stand - Tallaght Stadium S.183 Tallaght Martial Arts
CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT - FOR NOTING
NOMINATION OF A NEW CHAIR FOR THE LAND USE, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION SPC - FOR APPROVAL
AUDIT COMMITTEE - FOR APPROVAL
(a) Annual Report of the Audit Committee 2024
(b) Audit Committee Charter
(c) Annual Work Programme
PART 8 FOR ENTRANCE AND ROUTE UPGRADE AT LUCAN DEMESNE – FOR APPROVAL
PARKS & OPEN SPACE STRATEGY – FOR NOTING
OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRATEGY – FOR NOTING
COMMUNITY GRANTS - FOR NOTING
Correspondence
REPLIES, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Replies
(a) (i) Reply from Minister of Housing in relation to Motion 6 November 2024 Council Meeting
Acknowledgements
Correspondence
(b) Correspondence received from Roscommon County Council in relation to forestry owners and power lines.
(c) Correspondence received from Roscommon County Council in relation to landowners and fallen trees.
(d) Correspondence received from Roscommon County Council in relation to government emergency phone access.
(e) Correspondence received from Roscommon County Council in relation to examination support for Second Level students with additional learning needs.
(f) Correspondence received from Sligo County Council in relation to VAT rates.
(g) Correspondence received from Sligo County Council in relation to future Carbon Taxes.
(h) Correspondence received from Sligo County Council in relation to the Tenant in Situ scheme.
(i) Correspondence received from Sligo County Council in relation to an eviction ban.
(j) Correspondence received from Sligo County Council in relation to the dangers of vaping.
Motions
This Council calls on the new Housing Minister to re-evaluate the Cost Rental Scheme to make it affordable for the people it is intended to reach.
This Council calls upon the Minister for Housing to remove the need for a notice to quit to be issued to a tenant before a landlord can enter the Tenant in situ scheme.
This Council calls on the Minister for Justice for a review of the existing management company legislation, under the Multi Unit Development Act in place since 2011, to ensure that it is fit for purpose and that it acts in the best interests of residents.
This Council resolves to adopt a rights-based Ethical Procurement Policy (EPP) that takes fully into account existing obligations and standards. The EPP will incorporate widely accepted and precisely formulated international standards and explain clearly how the policy will be implemented. The primary aim of the EPP is to ensure that human rights obligations are properly acknowledged, observed and respected at all stages of the procurement process.
That this Council agrees to write to the Minister for Health to express the Council's full support for Section 39 organisations and staff, including support for any industrial action workers decide to take, and call on the Minister to restore full pay parity to these workers.
That this Council writes to the Taoiseach and the President of the INMO, endorsing the INMO nurses and Midwives who have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action in response to unsafe staffing levels
That this committee asks South Dublin County Council to change its policy when awarding building contracts to include investigations into past contract infringements, or actions beyond the scope of the contract, and weigh these up when awarding new contracts.
That this Council agrees that South Dublin County Council shall develop a policy for dealing with intrusive behaviour of foxes and other wildlife.
This Council agrees to implement a system of allocating units from the current housing stock to victims of domestic violence leaving short term refuges, ensuring they do not end up in emergency accommodation.
This Council agrees to create a programme for the installation of small playgrounds in housing estates that want them.
This Council agrees that those in rented accommodation can apply for Homeless Housing Assistance Payment immediately after a valid notice to quit is issued.
This Council agrees to have accessible, user-friendly exercise machines, not just calisthenics, in all our county parks, to ensure inclusive and diverse ways of exercise for all people within our county.
That this Council calls on the Minister for Finance to enhance the detection and enforcement capacity of the Revenue Commissioners to tackle the surge in smuggling and black market sales of medicines, tobacco products, and other goods; and to protect both legitimate local retailers and public revenue.
To call on the Chief Executive to conduct a comprehensive review and report on the visibility of pedestrians at Belisha beacon-free pedestrian crossings throughout the county. The review should specifically measure pedestrian visibility at a distance of 36 metres (the stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 km/h in wet conditions) during nighttime conditions. The findings should provide clear recommendations for any necessary improvements to enhance pedestrian safety at each location along with an expected timeline for implementation of any necessary improvements, with the most critical improvements flagged.
That this council agrees to meet with Family Carers Ireland to explore and look at how and if South Dublin County Council can advance the needs of Disabled Persons.