Search
To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on plans for extension of the mobile library service if any, and how do residents go about getting the service extended to them, and if he will make a statement on the matter
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on plans for preparation of the next electoral register, including proposed field work is proposed staffing, awareness campaigns, use of technology, and if he will make a statement on the matter
To ask the Chief Executive what provisions are in place to support local businesses adversely affected by BusConnects to include reductions/exemptions from commercial rates and set out same by ward
To ask the Chief Executive how much the Council collected in Property Tax in 2017 and 2018 and what proportion of the Council's annual budget is made up of Property Tax?
To ask the Chief Executive how much the Council collected in commercial rates in 2017 and 2018? Please outline the bands of contribution and please set out the main contributors by ward. What proportion of the Council's annual budget is made up of commercial rates?
To ask the Chief Executive how much was spent on tree maintenance in 2017,2018 and 2019 to date, to include tree pruning, tree removal, stump removal and tree replanting, including details of the types of trees being replanted, and to list the information sought in tabular form by ward.
To ask the Chief Executive how much was spent on cleaning laneways in 2018 and 2019 to date, and to list the expenditure in tabular form by ward.
In its 25 years of existence how many street drinking water fountains have SDCC installed?
How many social housing units does SDCC plan to have completed to end of 2020?
To ask the Chief Executive how much the Council spent on village renewal in 2017,2018 and 2019 to date, and to list by ward, the projects involved
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide details of the current (2019) average rents payable by SDCC tenants of one bed, two bed, three bed and four bed homes in our administrative area".
"To ask the Chief Executive to provide a detailed update on progress made on the accelerated windows and doors replacement programme 2019"
In the event of Road Closures to accommodate Festivals, Parades, Sporting or any form of commemorative event in our towns or villages, could the Chief Executive please state if any form of consultation with local businesses or residents takes place, regarding local access, other than the statutory notice in the local papers or on the website?
To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on its responsibilities regarding domestic water supply to homes, if any, what role it plays vis a vis Irish Water and any issues such as water quality etc. and if he will make a statement on the matter
To ask the Chief Executive if bins that use solar energy to compact waste and to power smart technology that notifies depot when bins are full could be considered for a pilot in South Dublin and if he will make a statement on the matter
To ask the Chief Executive if bins for dog waste could be considered for inside dog runs in Council parks, in addition to any general bins that are located nearby, and if he will make a statement on the matter
That this Council requests Senior staff from TII and the NTA, along with senior officials from the Department of transport to attend a special day-long meeting arranged by SDCC on an agreed date in early September to discuss and draw up detailed and imminent solutions for the gridlock problem and sustainable transport deficit in our County, including:
- The Climate Crisis and the implementation of measures under the National Climate Change Strategy;
- The imminent construction of the Children's Hospital and its impact on national routes such as the M7/N7, the M50 and M4./N4 and especially the R148;
- The lack of detail to date on tangible transport options as part of the Clonburris SDZ which will see 8,000 to 11,000 new homes built in the County;
- Gridlock and rat running in many of the urban villages in our County;
- Biodiversity and pollinator plans;
and if a statement can be made on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the lack of funding available to Oireachtas na Samhna, a major Irish language even coming to CityWest in 2019. In 2015, €40,000 was provided to help run the Oireachtas through the now defunct South Dublin Tourism.
Given that there is a budget line of over €1.2m for tourism promotion, and that this festival brought in over €8m in increased revenue in 2015, could additional funding be assigned to ensure South Dublin County does not lose out in future years?
Attached is correspondence between SDCC and Oireachtas na Gaeilge, and between Oireachtas na Gaeilge and me.
That South Dublin County Council acknowledge and support the recent declaration of a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency by Dáil Éireann, and further support the recent Climate Strikes by young people in the county and beyond.
That SDCC have listened and have understood the grave urgency felt by these young people and their families and have accepted their demand that elected representatives act immediately to ensure a liveable future for all residents of South Dublin County, Ireland and the planet.
That SDCC agree that the evidence of climate crisis is overwhelming, particularly in light of the IPCC report of 2019.
That SDCC agree that, while relatively small in global terms, each local authority can be a leader on climate action by acting decisively.
That SDCC will implement the following steps:
- Declare a Climate Emergency for South Dublin County
- Expedite the implementation of the Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024
- Declare a Biodiversity Emergency for South Dublin County
- Update and publish a new Biodiversity Action Plan
- Ensure the Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change SPC also include biodiversity in its title and remit
- Report regularly on the progress of these plans and actions
To ask the Chief Executive if glyphosate is used by the council or contractors in South Dublin as a weed killer?