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2026 SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN – FOR APPROVAL
CASUAL TRADING BYELAWS – FOR APPROVAL
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the number of households on both the social housing list and the HAP transfer list in tabular form by time on list and size of dwelling sought?
To ask the Chief Executive if he has carried out any work to explore the possibility of utilizing deep geothermal energy, i.e. >3KM underground, in the county?
To ask the Chief Executive if he has carried out any analysis of which heating systems have the lowest life cycle costs for tenants in new build SDCC social housing?
That the Chief Executive implement a pedestrian priority policy at traffic lights across the county.
To ask the Chief Executive how many households registered as homeless following a Notice of Termination from a private landlord so far in 2025?
To ask the chief executive if the Council has received any update or progress reports on the works being undertaken by Uisce Eireann in Rathfarnham Village and whether there are plans for additional works into 2026?
That this area committee asks the Chief Executive to examine the provision of age-friendly exercise gym equipment at Rathfarnham Castle Park, in line with recent investments in Greentrees Park?
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To ask the Chief Executive to outline the ongoing efforts to prevent flooding from heavy rainfall, in areas at risk throughout our County.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an expected timeline for the installation of new smart solar-powered compactor bins in Rathcoole, Newcastle, Saggart, and Brittas, given the strong public demand for these facilities, to include Rathcoole Park.
To ask the Chief Executive for details of revenue raised by fines under both Litter Pollution and Waste Management legislation, in tabular form by LEA, from 2022 to date
That this council agrees not to open the gate at Cherrywood Avenue onto the Old Nangor Road. Residents are concerned about the negative impact the increased vehicular traffic will have on noise and air pollution in their quiet cul-de-sac, believing parents will start use it as a car park to walk their children to school through the new opening. As a cul-de-sac it is designed for low-traffic, residential use where children can play safely and there is little likelihood of e-bikes and e-scoters compromising their safety and that of other residents. There is the added serious concern relating to increased crime and anti-social behaviour which comes with through access.
To ask the Chief Executive regarding the tree policy, is there anything mentioned about tree heights where the trees are blocking the use of solar panels on residential properties being effectively used / installed, where residents are looking to use more renewable energy?
That this council abandons the plan to open a walkway between Monastery Heath and Woodford. Monastery Heath was built as a cul-de-sac and people bought homes there with this understanding. The estate was never designed to function as a through way. Residents are very concerned about the increase in foot, bike and e-scoter traffic with associated noise pollution as well as the very likely increase in anti-social behaviour and crime. As per the Planning Department, the current distance from Woodford to the schools on New Road is approximately 1.67km. Opening up this permeability route would shorten the route to 1.53km, not a significant reduction in distance and not enough to encourage people to walk who were not walking previously.
To ask the chief executive to outline what the average waiting time is for dealing with a maintenance or repair issue being raised by a Council tenant in the Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena area?
Applications for Arts Grants-No Report since last ACM.
That this council abandons all plans to reinstate any old or new permeability routes through Floraville Estate. The proposal has caused significant distress to many residents who remember the anti-social behaviour resulting from the original walkways into and out of the estate. Residents appreciate the quiet and relatively safe environment of the estate which would be compromised with multiple access points. Additionally, the ability of e-scooters and e-bikes to use the Floraville as a throughway would make the estate less safe for residents walking to and from the village and for children playing.
This committee calls on the manager, to arrange an inspection of the old church in the graveyard opposite the Spawell to ensure that it is in good order. And also investigates the possibility of installing low level lighting to enhance it's appearance and make it a feature in the evening.