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Following reports of hedgerows in rural areas being extensively cut during the closed season, can the Chief Executive set out what criteria are applied in order to determine whether hedge-cutting is 'necessary' for the purposes of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000 and what instructions are given to those carrying out exempted necessary work to ensure that cutting is kept to a bare minimum.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on plans for projects and expenditure for Teen Hang Out Spaces following a very insightful survey conducted by SDCC that was reported earlier on this year. To ask whether such projects will be allocated fairly across the county, a timeline of same and for the Chief Executive to give a statement on the matter.
In the light of concerns raised by environmental groups concerning the environmental impact of large scale helium balloon releases, can the Chief Executive set out what the policy of the Council is towards such events?
That this newly elected Council condemns the utterly inhumane system of Direct Provision and calls upon the Government to bring about its immediate end and to introduce a reception procedure for asylum seekers which is not-for-profit and which is in accordance with international human rights law.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a progress report on the River Poddle Flood Alleviation Scheme and for him to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to provide further information related to the use of glyphosates that are outsourced to Oxygen and for him to make a statement on the matter.
Can the Chief Executive confirm that Oxygen are aware of the council motion relating to glyphosate use? A number of residents across the county have complained to me over the summer that they have seen people spraying glyphosates on public footpaths, outside there property and near to public parks. Nor did it appear that the staff member had put up signage to confirm that glyphosates were being sprayed, nor did there seem to be any concern as to wind conditions. Can the Chief Executive therefore also confirm that any entity acting on the council's behalf are in full compliance of the regulations relating to glyphosate use and what does the council do to ensure that this is the case?
That this Council supports the promotion of eco friendly bus shelters to include their use as solar panels, rain harvesters, low maintenance plants and flowers for a bee friendly environment such as are utilised by the Dutch city Utreacht.
If the motion is agreed by the Members, it is proposed that the Council write to National Transport Authority to urge its implementation as soon as possible.
To ask the Chief Executive for a list of where the public water fountains will be located throughout the county and if he will make a statement on the matter. It was noted that one was placed near to the Limekiln entrance of Tymon Park for what appeared to be a photo op a number of months ago. There was huge disappointment when it was learned that this was just temporary and understandably there is now a large expectation that a permanent public water fountain will be placed back in this area.
To ask the Chief Executive for a further breakdown of the fixmystreet.ie report.
In July 2019, following a question from Councillor Joanna Tuffy, it was stated that
there had been 2083 reports to the end of May 2019 and 5250 reports in 2018. Can the Chief Executive provide further information including what percentage of reports were responded to in both time lines. Where a resolution was provided, what percentage of reports were notified of such a resolution?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline whether or not the County has drawn down funds from the Community CCTV schemes, and if not, to outline the reasons why.
To ask the Chief Executive to outline what steps, if any, have been taken to involve and consult with community groups and residents associations in the County's approach to protecting biodiversity in order to maximise public support for this initiative and if he will make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to set out whether or not versions of the Heritage App developed for Clondalkin village will be deployed for other urban villages in the county and if so, what the timeline for this would be and if he will make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to set out, in tabular format and by electoral area, the overall progress in meeting the targets set for the Tree Maintenance Programme and how this progress compares against initial projections for the Tree Maintenance Programme and if he will make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to set out, in tabular format, the total amout of money spent on Tallaght Stadium in the year to date under categorical headings and how this performs against projected spend and if he will make a statement on how the difference between the two is addressed.
To ask the Chief Executive to set out, in tabular form and by electoral area, the amount of money spent on developing Tidy Town Strategic Plans over the past 5 years and how progress in the implementation of these plans is monitored and if he will make a statement on the matter.
PART 8 - HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON THE EIRCOM SITE AT NANGOR ROAD
CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN UPDATE
(a) - PRESENTATION
(b) - CCAP IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
VARIATIONS TO COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 4 & 5
To ask the Chief Executive how many vacant council houses are there in the county and how long, on average, when a house is vacated does it remain vacant.
PART 8 - NEWCASTLE PLAYSPACES