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8. Sports Pitch Update
7. Issues around Election Posters
6. Update on Climate Action Plan 2019 -2024 & Implementation
5. Update on Flood Alleviation (including CFRAMS) and Surface Water Schemes
To ask the Chief Executive if there are plans to consult with the Environment SPC to replicate plastic pollution signage initiatives that are seen across the Country "Please take away 3 pieces of plastic every time you visit the Park/Woods/Mountains".
"To ask the Chief Executive when the goal posts that were agreed to go into De Selby Estate be installed, that was agreed in previous Tallaght Area Committee meetings?"
"To ask the Chief Executive what is planned in the Roads Department to deal with the potential increased traffic from the approved and ongoing applications through the SHD's within the Citywest Area?"
That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to give an update on the infrastructure that was to be delivered through the phasing of housing developments within the Fortunestown Area Plan, given that there are a large number of SHD's that have been approved by An Bord Pleanala and other applications are waiting on approval for the Citywest Area.
To ask the Chief Executive to list, in tabular form, by area, the incidents of water pollution over the last 12 months, the causes of such pollution and to list the steps being taken by the Council to prevent pollution and improve water quality overall.
''To ask the Chief Executive for a full and detailed report into Clondalkin Boardwalk that answers when will the work be finished? What has been all the costs involved in the Boardwalk and its repairs since it was built and up to and including current work? Also that this Committee asks for a commitment timeframe of when the work will be completed and that the Committee is kept updated on this ongoing issue?"
"That this Committee welcomes and supports the Hate Speech Public Consultation currently being carried out by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and we ask that the Taoiseach leads the way to ensure that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform enacts Criminal Law (Hate Crime) Legislation, so that we can all live in an inclusive Republic which values all of our minorities and the integrity of our communities. We commit to writing to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Justice. We also encourage and support interested citizens of our county to make a submission at the enclosed link"
That this Council agrees a pilot junk collection scheme . The scheme would allow residents to bring large items of household junk to designated pick up points across the County. This free service would also help to remove from circulation material which ends up on bonfires at Halloween thus helping to prevent thousands of euros in damage to playing surfaces in our parks.
That any housing developments on Council owned lands that involve the potential loss of more than 1,000 native trees not be proceeded with for the time being in the interests of sustainability, biodiversity and meeting the Council's climate change strategy targets and that the future use of such lands be instead considered during the next development plan process following submissions from any local communities concerned.
To ask the Chief Executive if the Council has plans to engage with recycling companies with a view to implementing a crisp packet recycling scheme? Crisp packets constitute a significant element nationally of litter pollution. They are currently non-recyclable however, there are some alternative recycling companies offering methods for the recycling of crisp packets as well as recycling for other non-recyclable plastics.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to ensure that adequate resources are made available to deal with damage to our Open Spaces following the recent Bonfire season and in reporting will he give his initial reaction to how the Council responded to that recent challenge and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm that he will make provision in the forthcoming Budget to enhance the Tree Programme which is of interest to many; will he give details in that regard and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to give assurances that special attention is being given to the widespread concern of many in our County regarding the challenge of Climate Change; will he update members on recent decisions he has taken in respect of the Council's policy and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the Council's plans in place to deal with any serious weather events through the coming winter months; will he appreciate the concern of our communities throughout the County in respect of the matter and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to update the Council on his ongoing strategy to attract tourists to our County; will he give details of his actions in that regard and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to give assurances in respect of the water quality in the County noting the concerns of many regarding the recent incident at the Leixlip Water Plant which created difficulties for some residents and will he make a statement.