CONFIRMATION AND REAFFIRMATION OF MINUTES - FOR APPROVAL

FILLING OF CASUAL VACANCY ON SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH S.19 OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2001 FOLLOWING THE RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR J. SHEEHY - FOR APPROVAL

REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES

(NO REPORTS)

STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE

(NO BUSINESS)

STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING

a) Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Heritage and Libraries SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

b) Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

c) Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

d) Housing SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

e) Social, Community, Equality SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

f) Land Use, Planning & Transportation SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES

(NO BUSINESS)

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on private rented property inspections carried out by Global Home Warranties, including the number of inspections undertaken in each Local Electoral Area (LEA), the issues identified and their frequency, whether enforcement orders were issued and the potential consequences of such orders, the number of referrals made to the Residential Tenancies Board in each LEA, and to make a statement on the matter.

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report on the International Refugee Resettlement Programme (IRPP) that includes: an overview of the scheme and its objectives, the date the scheme commenced in South Dublin and the number of properties allocated under the scheme to date.

To ask the Chief Executive under what circumstances the planning department would recommend owners submit a planning application for a development where the proposal is incompatible with the current zoning regulations at that location and to explain the reasons why this would be encouraged?

To ask the Chief Executive what weight is given to objections submitted by members of the public to planning applications where it is clear from the volume of objections that the proposed development is largely unwelcome in the area and to explain why these objections may be disregarded.

To ask the Chief Executive does the planning department investigate and take account of potential previous breaches of enforcement when reviewing new applications?

To ask the Chief Executive what procedures are in place when information about a potentially violent or dangerous international protection applicant being located/relocated in South Dublin is brought to the attention of the council, acknowledging International Protection Accommodation Service centres are beyond the remit of the council but also acknowledging the responsibility of the council to engage with An Garda Siochana and the Community Engagement Team of the Department of Justice.

To ask the Chief Executive to outline engagement with the National Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM), to secure funding for monitoring and mitigation of flooding in trouble spots throughout the county and share these plans with councillors.

To ask the Chief Executive what procedure will be followed when considering Proposed Variation No. 2 to the South Dublin County Development Plan 2022–2028, and will each location proposed for rezoning, amendment, or designation be voted on separately by the elected members in May 2026, rather than as a single composite decision?

To ask the Chief Executive if the number of ground floor vacant retail units in the county is known or collated?

To ask the Chief Executive for details of public toilets provided across the county by SDCC, including the availability of facilities within public attractions and amenities.

To ask the Chief Executive how many solar bins are expected to be further delivered in phase two of this initiative, broken down by Local Electoral Areas.

To ask the Chief Executive what procedures apply when a relationship breaks down between joint occupants of a council property, specifically regarding the eligibility of the departing tenant to access the housing waiting list or homeless services?

To ask the Chief Executive have any council homes in SDCC been allocated to the International Protection Accommodation Service (IPAS) system?

To ask the Chief Executive if there is an early estimated cost for SDCC associated with storm Chandra with the associated clean-up and extra resources deployed in an emergency situation, recognising the exceptional response of our public realm crews?

To ask the Chief Executive how the public can keep track of planning enforcement cases that are before the courts?

To ask the Chief Executive to explain the rationale for providing window and door upgrades to certain houses on a road while others did not receive similar improvements.

To ask the Chief Executive if the Council has a policy in relation to the provision of defibrillators in residential estates by local residents associations, and to make a statement on the matter?

To ask the Chief Executive what types of trees are planted in the public realm and in residential estates and how are the types of trees chosen for locations.

To ask the Chief Executive whether a formal process exists for a sports club to transfer usage of an SDCC owned pitch to another club?

To ask the Chief Executive, in light of the excessive rain and storms so far in 2026, has additional funding been made available to address issues that have been caused including flooding?

To ask the Chief Executive to outline the criteria for the replacement of residential estate signage in South Dublin County? 

To ask the Chief Executive if details could be provided on the number of homes purchased though the Incremental Tenant Purchase Scheme in 2025?

To ask the Chief Executive if SDCC is planning to introduce screens at Tallaght Stadium following the trial in April last year, and if so, could they also be used to promote upcoming SDCC events to help increase attendance across the county?

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the number of privately owned properties leased to SDCC for social housing under 25‑year leases, and whether the council has considered purchasing these properties at the end of the lease rather than relocating tenants.

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on litter and illegal dumping enforcement in 2025, including the number of reports or complaints received, the number of fines issued, and the number of warning letters issued and followed up.

To ask the Chief Executive for a breakdown of Halloween clean-up costs in 2025, by area where possible.

To ask the Chief Executive to outline the procedures for removing a named person from a tenancy or lease where a barring order or safety order is in place, and where risk is substantiated by An Garda Síochána and/or a recognised women’s refuge.

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into the traffic study for SDCC that includes areas it will cover, the process and timeframe?

To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on recent proposed changes to planning requirements for log cabins and modular homes in rear gardens, and to outline any engagement with the Minister on this matter.

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report into protected species in SDCC and what efforts SDCC make to protect them?

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report on what efforts SDCC have made with transport authorities to relay the lived experiences of residents in regards to public transport issues prior to granting further planning permission?

DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS

(NO REPORTS)

PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES - FOR APPROVAL

(a) Proposed Disposal of fee simple in 60 Homelawn Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24

(b) Proposed Disposal of fee simple in 104 Sarsfield Park, Lucan, Co Dublin

CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT - FOR NOTING

(a) Chief Executive's Report

(b) Statistics Report

(c) Finance Report

AUDIT COMMITTEE - FOR APPROVAL

(a) Annual Report of the Audit Committee

(b) Audit Committee Charter

(c) Annual Work Programme

CLONDALKIN LOCAL PLANNING FRAMEWORK (VARIATION TO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN) - FOR APPROVAL

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN 2026 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – FOR NOTING

REPORT FROM LOCAL COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP - FOR NOTING

COMMUNITY GRANTS – FOR NOTING 

REPLIES, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE

Replies

(a) A Reply from Minister for Education Hildegarde Naughton M7/0226 

Acknowledgements

(No Business)  

Correspondence

(a) Correspondence received from Clare County Council

(b) Correspondence received from Wicklow County Council

(c) Correspondence received from Wexford County Council

(d) Correspondence received from the Department of Children, Disability and Equality

(e) Correspondence received from Galway County Council

That this Council conduct investigations into flooding during Storm Chandra to include how water levels in waterways were monitored during recent heavy rainfalls in advance of the storm, how high water levels/water overflow in private lands were monitored and the resources we had in place to deal with flash flooding.

That this Council calls on SDCC to partner with AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, and relevant stakeholders already engaged in Autism-Friendly Villages initiatives, with a view to achieving recognition as an Autism-Friendly County, and that, as an initial step, a working group be established to progress this objective.

That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to explore the feasibility of developing a localised early warning flood system to help residents and emergency crews prepare for severe weather events, utilising existing data sources, exploiting AI technology to model scenarios, and collaborating with relevant agencies and potentially third level institutions such as TU Dublin Tallaght

That this council calls upon the manager to review the current criteria set out for assessing rents with a view to removing the additional 10% charge placed upon additional income within households that was introduced in the 2020 budget.

That this Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to publish an annual report on the use of Local Property Tax (LPT), clearly outlining allocation through the Local Government Fund, the proportion retained locally versus redistributed nationally, and a high-level breakdown of the services and expenditure supported; the report should be presented in plain English, supported by visual summaries, and published online in a single, easily accessible location to enhance transparency and public understanding.

That this Council writes to IPB Insurance, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) requesting that the existing IPB public liability insurance facility for Tidy Towns groups be expanded to include Residents' Associations.