Agenda - September 2025 County Council Meeting
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CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES - FOR APPROVAL
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 BUSINESS)
b) Clondalkin Area Committee
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(NO BUSINESS)
c) Tallaght Area Committee
Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management
(NO BUSINESS)
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 BUSINESS)
STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE - FOR APPROVAL
(NO BUSINESS)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
(NO BUSINESS)
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING
(NO BUSINESS)
Questions
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the status of all housing estates that have not yet been taken in charge. Report to include, for each estate, whether or not it is prioritised, the current status of the taking in charge process including an estimated timeframe for when the process is expected to commence and conclude.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Part 8 sports changing rooms pavilions. The update should include, by Part 8 project, the status, expected delivery timeframe, and the key milestones in bringing each project to delivery.
To ask the Chief Executive what oversight is in place for capital project review, including what framework, if any, is used to trigger a project review, who initiates it, who sets the scope, and whether the resulting reports and findings are shared with members?
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the Stock Condition Survey, including when will the associated schedule of works and costs identified for the Energy Efficient Retro Fit program be shared with members.
To ask the Chief Executive to set out in tabular form, by LEA, the areas where public lighting has been upgraded to LED and when it is envisaged that the rollout of LED will be completed throughout the rest of the County
To ask the Chief Executive for an update in relation to the number of public lighting outages in areas which have not yet been upgraded to LED lighting and the average timescale for repair
To ask the Chief Executive what measures SDCC has in place to remove or encourage the removal of temporary obstacles from footpaths such as street furniture, wheelie bins, and overhanging branches, to create a safer environment for people who are blind or vision impaired to travel independently
To ask the Chief Executive for details of how the Council is integrating age friendly design in planning, to meet the needs of an ageing population and to foster inclusivity
Noting that the Council is open to using AI, how will it manage practical applications like e.g. traffic management, alongside concerns about transparency and public trust
To ask SDCC for a report of the prevalence of dumping of nitrous oxide cannisters, the locations advice to the public on how to dispose of them correctly and the cost to the council in disposing of nitrous oxide cannisters
To ask the Chief Executive, to present to tabular format what is the average waiting time for a 1,2,3 & 4 bed houses on the medical priority housing list?
To ask the Chief Executive to give a report on how much additional income the Council has made since the higher percentage was introduced to council tenants.
To ask the Chief Executive to give a list of what criteria would be considered for qualifying medical priority on the housing list.
To ask the Chief Executive to give a report any upcoming plans for park upgrades across the county.
To ask the Chief Executive what is the current approximate wait for those on the housing downsizing list?
To ask the Chief Executive what is the shortest time someone has been housed by SDCC over the last ten years, from date of accepted application from the housing list?
To ask the Chief Executive what plans of improvement works on cemeteries in the SDDC area are listed for 2025
To ask the Chief Executive what programs or initiatives are SDCC involved in to improve the uptake in trade apprenticeship ?
To ask the Chief Executive for the average length of time for assessment of medical priority housing applications in 2025?
To ask the Chief Executive for the average length of time for assessment of medical priority transfer applications in 2025?
To ask the Chief Executive how many staff are currently employed in the medical priority assessments section, and compare the same numbers in the past 5 years?
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on any actions taken on the sites currently on the Derelict Sites Register?
To ask the Chief Executive to indicate what is the final number of properties that will not proceed to procurement/legal stage due to the Governments policy on funding for the Tenant in Situ Scheme which SDCC have now paused.
To ask the Chief Executive why SDCC begins mowing its meadows in August as opposed to say in October when there are less bees and other insects feeding?
To ask the Chief Executive if SDCC have horticultural staff employed that have the proficiency to both plant and maintain fruit trees and hedges in public parks such as apples, pears, plums, damsons, mirabelles, raspberries and blackcurrants?
To ask the Chief Executive if SDCC is in a position to request that a fire brigade equipped with an elongated ladder that can reach higher floors of apartment blocks should be permanently stationed at the local fire station for the area?
Given the delays with the construction of Lucan Pool and the enhancement of both Corkagh and St Cuthbert's Parks, is there a pattern emerging with respect to how some private contractors implement contracts they win from SDCC?
To ask the Chief Executive if he can provide an update on the proposed fire station for the Clonburris SDZ area including the current status of any discussions with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage the Fire Services or the relevant agencies and whether a site has been identified and funding allocated to progress this essential public safety infrastructure given the scale of development in Clonburris and surrounding areas
Can the Chief Executive confirm if there are any snooker clubs for young people in the county? These were a great amenity in many areas years ago and I believe there would be real interest and benefit in bringing them back with Council support.
To ask the Chief Executive to advise how South Dublin County Council propose to meet its revised annual new housing growth requirement to 2034 from 1,932 units to 3,270 units as set out by Government in August 2025.
To ask the Chief Executive to advise if additional funding is being made available from Central Government to meet the revised annual new housing growth requirement to 2034 from 1,932 units to 3,270 units in South County Dublin.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the LED upgrade programme for upgrading public lighting in South Dublin County Council. I understand €5.6M was allocated in the 2025 annual budget for this work.
To ask the Chief Executive if the €2.1M allocated in the 2025 South Dublin County Council budget for the maintenance of the regional road network will be fully utilised by the end of the year?
To ask the Chief Executive to advise if the Council will be outlining the additional services that will be provided using the increase of €3M in discretionary spending following the decision to reduce the Local Property Tax by 7.5% and not 15%. Specifically services that would not have been budgeted for if the full 15% cut had been applied.
To ask the Chief Executive to outline what measure are being put in place ahead of the Halloween season to tackle the issues around fires, dumping and other activities which are being expected.
To ask the Chief Executive what is the average time that someone is on the medical priority list before they are made an offer of housing? Please include information over the last 10 years.
To ask the Chief Executive what efforts he has made to promote and progress SDCC Fairtrade as per motion agreed in the County Development Plan 2022 - 2028?
To ask the Chief Executive what supports SDCC can provide to existing Fairtrade towns and areas becoming or aiming to be a Fairtrade towns?
To ask the Chief Executive what efforts and supports SDCC have made, and give in regards to combatting racism in our communities?
To ask the Chief Executive how many homeless individuals and families are currently recorded in SDCC and what is the average time for each on the homeless register?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a timeframe for the process of the new County Development Plan and when motions can be submitted?
Headed Items
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS
(NO BUSINESS)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES - FOR APPROVAL
(a) Disposal of fee simple in 104 Sarsfield Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin
(b) Proposed disposal of substation site to ESB in Hazel Drive, Kilcarbery, Dublin 22
(c) Proposed lease disposal of site to ESB Telecoms at Adamstown Avenue, Kishoge, Lucan, Co. Dublin
(a) Disposal of fee simple in 104 Sarsfield Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin
(b) LD 1627 - Proposed disposal of substation site to ESB in Hazel Drive, Kilcarbery, Dublin 22
(c) LD 1602 - Proposed lease disposal of site to ESB Telecoms at Adamstown Avenue, Kishoge, Lucan, Co. Dublin
CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT - FOR NOTING
(a) Chief Executive's Report
(b) Statistics Report - July 2025
(c) Statistics Report - August 2025
(d) Finance Report
VACANCY ON THE LAND USE, PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION SPC - FOR APPROVAL
PART 8 - BALLYROAN COMMUNITY AND YOUTH CENTRE – FOR APPROVAL
THE NATURE OF PLAY - SDCC PLAY POLICY 2025-2030 - FOR NOTING
COMMUNITY & SPORTS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS - FOR NOTING
Correspondence
REPLIES, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE
Replies
(a) Reply from Lynn Boylan MEP in relation to Motion M3/0625
(b) Reply from Regina Doherty MEP in relation to Motion M3/0625
(c) Reply from James Brown TD Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to Motion M4/0625 & M6/0625
(d) Reply from The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment in relation to Motion M3/0225
Acknowledgements
(No Business)
Correspondence
(e) Correspondence from Waterford City & County Council
(f) Correspondence from Galway County Council
(g) Correspondence from Galway County Council
(h) Correspondence from Wexford County Council
(i) Correspondence from Tipperary County Council
Motions
That this Council resolves to write to the Minister for Climate and the Environment requesting a national moratorium on further data centre expansion.
This Council writes to Government to expresses its dismay and reject government's plans to abolish or amend the Triple Lock, considering the proposal signifies a breach of trust with the Irish electorate and a serious diminution of Irish neutrality.
That this Council requests the LGFA (Ladies Gaelic Football Association) review its policy on transgender participation, to ensure fairness and safety for all its players.
This Council agrees to write to the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris expressing its dismay at and opposition to the government's intention to abolish the Triple Lock, which governs the deployment of its Defence Forces personnel overseas, considering that the proposal signifies a breach of trust with the electorate and a serious diminution of Ireland's neutrality.
That this Council calls the Irish Business Against Litter League and their agent, An Taisce, to refrain from including small Social Housing areas in their Annual Report, when considering the overall Littering report on the general area and should only consider Commercial and open Public Realm areas in their report.
This council calls on the Chief Executive to amend the policy on the issuing of long term pitch leases for clubs who have been in existence for over 20 years to include a clause for the council to remove the lease if the club ceases to operate.
That this council calls on the Minister for Housing to allow local authorities the same discretion to agree to increase HAP and Homeless HAP payments for tenants to stay in their existing (pre-2022) accommodation, rather than face eviction from their rental property.
To call on the Chief Executive to carry out updated accessibility audits of our towns and villages across the county, engaging with residents with lived experience through the office of the Disability Access and Equality Office in view to identifying area's we can work to progress for improved access across the county.
This Council proposes in advance of the 2026 budget meeting that South Dublin County Council provide a report on the effect and economic impact of a 50% increase in the Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV) for those businesses who pay rates in excess of €50,000.
This council resolves that the Chief Executive write to the Department of Housing to request increased and multi-annual funding for the local authority Energy Efficiency Retrofitting Programme, in order to more effectively reach 2030 and 2050 national climate targets.
That this Council writes to the Minister of Health and asks that weight loss injections are considered and regulated and added to the drugs payment and medical card scheme when prescribed by a doctor to help fight obesity, and help in the fight against unregulated online weight loss injection purchases.
That this council calls on the Chief Executive to carry out a feasibility study on the possibility of establishing a primary maintenance team with responsibility for tenants living in accommodation for aged residents and those not medically able to carry out upkeep to their properties.
This council calls on the Chief Executive to increase the number of playing pitches to be delivered, to address increased population, existing demand, and the unmet demand where clubs are restricting growth due to insufficient training space, particularly in the SDZs.