Headed Items
CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Minutes of County Council Meeting 14th May 2012
(circulated herewith)
REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTEES
a) Rathfarnham Area Committee - 8th May 2012
Dealing with Planning, Corporate Services & Libraries, Community (1 report - Community Grants), Housing, Parks, Environment, Roads, Development & Water Services
(circulated herewith)
b) Tallaght Area Committee (1) - 21st May 2012
Dealing with Community (1 report - Community Grants, Summer Projects, Arts Grants), Environment, Parks, Housing
(circulated herewith)
c) Tallaght Area Committee (2) - 28th May 2012
- Dealing with Roads, Development & Water Services, Planning, Corporate Services & Libraries
(no reports)
d) Clondalkin Area Committee - 16th May 2012
- Dealing with Community (1 report - Summer Projects, Arts Contribution), Parks, Environment, Housing, Planning, Roads, Development & Water Services, Corporate Services & Libraries
(circulated herewith)
e) Lucan Area Committee – 22nd May 2012
- Dealing with Planning, Corporate Services & Libraries, Community (1 report - Community Grants), Housing, Parks, Environment, Roads, Development & Water Services
(circulated herewith)
STANDING COMMITTEES - ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING 24th MAY 2012
a) Calendar of Meeting Dates
b) Report of Conferences / Seminars
(all circulated herewith)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES
a) Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Education & Libraries Strategic Policy Committee
(i) Report 8th May 2012
(ii) Minutes 14th February 2012
b) Economic Development (incl. Planning & Development) Strategic Policy Committee
(i) Report 9th May 2012
(ii) Minutes 15th February 2012
c) Transportation Strategic Policy Committee
(i) Report 17th May 2012
(ii) Minutes 23rd February 2012
d) Housing & Social Development Strategic Policy Committee
(i) Report 28th May 2012
(ii) Minutes 27th February 2012
e) Sports, Recreation, Community Development & Parks Strategic Policy Committee
(i) Report 30th May 2012
(ii) Minutes 8th February 2012
(all circulated herewith)
JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE REPORT
(circulated herewith)
REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES
(H6 no reports)
Questions
To ask the Manager to provide details of grant aid from OPW in relation to flood relief measures following last October's flooding and indicate what works will be undertaken at specific locations and when it is expected that works will commence and conclude?
To ask the Manager to seek an update from the National Transport Authority on the planned review of bus routes and services, which the NTA's advised of in their most recent presentation to the Transportation SPC?
To ask the Manager to list any applications to Sports Capital Funding Scheme which were submitted with the active support of this council, or which were submitted with a view to development on SDCC-owned land, including parks?
To ask the Manager to outline the powers currently available to this council to deal with complaints regarding anti-social behaviour linked to private residential tenancies; and to advise on any expected changes in the council's functions in this regard?
To ask the Manager to provide (or seek) an update on discussions with Irish Rail on proposed improvements and developments to services and facilities in the county?
To ask the Manager when it is intended to publish Councillor expenses on the Council website, to clarify the format of the publication and explanatory notes, and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Manager (a) the estimated/reported number of properties under the control of NAMA in the South Dublin County Council area, (b) the number of SDCC properties which have been released in the first tranche of 2000 from NAMA, (c) the expected timeframe of the delivery of a second tranche of properties from NAMA, and the expected/estimated total number of properties to be released in this tranche, and (d) the process by which NAMA properties are released to SDCC and then allocated?
To ask the Manager to report on the numbers of people who have applied for and the number who have received grants under the Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability Scheme, Mobility Aids Grants Scheme and Housing Aid for Older People Scheme, broken down by the lowest geographical subset available; to compare the grants applied for and received to previous years; and to make a statement on the future of the schemes?
To ask the Manager if the Council has been requested, in the context of the Irish Water Safety Report, to carry out an evaluation of safety issues along the southern bank of the Liffey, particularly in the area opposite the Wren's Nest, along the lines of the examination carried out by Fingal County Council, and if she can advise what works are planned to enhance safety and give a timetable for the carrying out of proposed works?
To ask the Manager to note that this Council reaffirms its support for the excellent work done by the Council in supporting artistic and cultural events and activities in the County, in the Council's own facilities such as RUA RED, the Civic Theatre, the Council's Libraries and Library Service, the Big Picture and Tallaght Stadium, and activities in other venues and locations, and asks if she can provide a summary report on the Council's work directly and in support of cultural activities and events, including the amount of money allocated in the Council's 2012 Budget for such activities, events and programmes?
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DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS
(H7 no reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES / SITES
(circulated herewith)
b) Proposed Disposal of Fee Simple Interest - Small Builders Scheme at 101 Limekiln Road, Walkinstown D12
(circulated herewith)
a) Proposed Disposal of Affordable Dwellings
(no reports)
COVENANT OF MAYORS
(circulated herewith)
SDCC REPRESENTATION / VACANCY ON BOARD OF DODDER VALLEY PARTNERSHIP (CLLR. E. WALSH to CLLR. B. LAWLOR)
(circulated herewith)
FILLING OF VACANCY ON DUBLIN 12 DRUGS TASK FORCE FOLLOWING RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR P. KEARNS FROM THE TASK FORCE (CLLR. D. LOONEY)
(circulated herewith)
FILLING OF VACANCY ON SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY ENTERPRISE BOARD FOLLOWING RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR P. KEARNS FROM THE BOARD (CLLR. M. DUFF)
(circulated herewith)
FILLING OF VACANCY ON SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY TOURISM BOARD FOLLOWING RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR C. KING FROM THE BOARD (CLLR. M. DEVINE)
(circulated herewith)
FILLING OF VACANCY ON LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS ASSOCIATION (LAMA) FOLLOWING RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR T. RIDGE FROM LAMA
(circulated herewith)
Correspondence
Ministerial
Letters, dated 17th May 2012, from Minister for Environment regarding (a) Non-Principal Private Residence Charge (M14/0212); & (b) NPPR Waivers (M2/0312)
Ministerial
(i) Letter, dated 24th April 2012, from Minister for Health acknowledging receipt of our letter regarding cuts in allowances to adults with special needs in Cheeverstown (M1/0412) and referring the matter to the C.E.O. of the Health Service Executive;
(ii) Letter, dated 17th May 2012, from H.S.E. in response to our letter regarding cuts in allowances to adults with special needs in Cheeverstown (M1/0412)
(iii) Letter, dated 28th May 2012, from C.E.O. of Cheeverstown, in response to our letter regarding cuts in allowances to adults with special needs in Cheeverstown (M1/0412)
Letter, dated 22nd May 2012, from An Garda Siochana regarding 2 vacant positions (M5/0512)
Letter, by email dated 24th May 2012, from South Tipperary County Council regarding implementation of Construction Contracts Bill 2012
Letter, dated 28th May 2012, from Waterford City Council regarding 3 motions passed: (1) National Ad Campaign regarding Dog Fouling; (2) Long Term Illness Scheme & Lupus; (3) Abolition of Sugar Quota Regime.
Motions
That this Council calls on the Manager not to avail of the powers given to this Council under section 14 of the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 which provides access to information held by utility Companies for the purpose of identifying potential liability to the household charge.
That this council recommends that the proposed Sustainable Energy Action Plan should include a detailed multi-year plan for a phased approach (with clear & realistic targets) to incrementally increase the percentage of public lighting columns in the county using energy-saving technology.
That this council will seek to organise an open training session of the Leinster rugby team in Tallaght stadium in honour of their third Heineken cup win.
That the Manager report on Shared Ownership Mortgages with reference to those who are in arrears and in danger of losing their homes. Furthermore that this Council consider those who give up their homes or have them repossesed to remain in their home as Council Tenants.
That this Council requests the funders i.e. the HSE, and any relevant government departments involved in the administration and provision of Direct Provision Accommodation within the county, to provide a written statement in relation to the well-being of residents in particular children who are currently housed within this county with a view to providing and ensuring appropriate social activities are available for residents and to make a statement that the accommodation complies with all relevant standards.
That the Council notes that in reply to a Parliamentary Question (Ref.No. 24716/12) on 17th May 2012, the Minister of State at the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government, Jan O Sullivan TD, stated : "I am fully supportive of the protection and enhancement of the Liffey Valley as an amenity. In 2009, my predecessor requested the relevant authorities (South Dublin County Council, Fingal County Council, Dublin City Council and Kildare County Council) to consider the evaluation of lands to be the subject of further Special Amenity Area Orders. Responses were received from these authorities, but no decision on issuing a direction or directions was made by my predecessor prior to leaving office. Given the time that has elapsed since the relevant planning authorities responded I am considering writing to them again to seek their views/intentions in relation to further Special Amenity Area Orders, However I do not propose to issue any directions to the planning authorities concerned at this time. A number of years ago the Office of Public Works commissioned a strategy document Towards a Liffey Valley Park, which set out recommendations for the creation of a process towards the establishment of a park with a management for the Liffey Valley area. The matter of the implementation of these recommendations, or similar steps is one for the local authorities concerned." That having regard to the Minister of State's reply, particularly the last sentence therein, this Council supports the establishment of a Liffey Valley Park, and requests the Manager to provide an updated Report on measures being considered by the Council, in cooperation with adjacent local authorities, or independently, to implement the recommendations in Towards a Liffey Valley Park, and if she will make a statement on the matter.
That this council requests that the proposed review of the Parking Bye-Laws be brought forward to the the second half of 2012.
That this Council condemns the increasing problem of sale of illegal cigarettes which is having a serious damaging impact on Business in the County.