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"To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the situation on the proposed schools for the Firhouse and Ballycullen areas? Can the outcomes of the meeting with the Department of Education please be provided?
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline the plans for tree planting on St James’ Rd and Fernhill Rd, Dublin 12, as previously pledged by the Council following removal of existing trees over the past number of years; to state the number and species of trees involved, if available; and to make a statement on the matter."
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Area Committee requests that Orlagh Park and Knockfield Manor be added to the footpath repair programme. The footpaths in both locations are in a significant state of disrepair and given the proximity to Beverly Estate (Orlagh Park is located in Beverly Estate) it would be my opinion that it would be more prudent to include all as part of the current works in the locality."
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this Area Committee requests that in accordance with the 'whole estate' ethos of the Living with Trees programme that the remainder of Whitechurch Estate be added to the Tree Maintenance programme this year. "
"That this Committee agrees that a full tree survey of the Oatfield estate is carried out and all appropriate works deemed necessary are completed prior to the beginning of any footpath upgrades. It is illogical that any work would be done to footpaths, and monies misspent, if the footpaths are going to be damaged by problem trees."
That this Area Committee writes to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, outlining this Council's Six Year Roads Objective in the Development Plan for a grade separated junction at Kennelsfort Road/R148 interchange and requests meetings with officials from his Department to identify potential funding streams for this key objective which are vitally needed to manage traffic flows towards the city centre and to revitalise the Palmerstown village area in terms of retail, tourism and heritage; there being no way of leveraging funding from the NTA or TII following this section of the N4's downgrading as a national route by the then Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar in 2012.
"That the Chief Executive gives an update on the Happy Pear restaurant at The Round Tower Heritage Centre. Has there been positive feedback from residents?"
"That this Area Committee asks the Chief Executive to have the trees at Cypress Drive “topped“ as they are causing distress to a number of residents on Orwell park cresent as they are quite close to the rear of these properties blocking sunlight and on a number of occasions there has been large branches breaking off in the wind and landing in their back gardens."
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to review Council policy regarding Tree Preservation Orders which are included in our County Development Plam, specifically the removal of a Tree Preservation Order.
Could the Chief Executive advise if dog litter bins in the county will be considered in future bye-laws by the Environmental SPC.
With funding dried up for the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loans, that this council writes to Minister Eoghan Murphy to ask him to furnish them with extra funding to continue with the scheme.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the costs incurred in relation to domestic bin waivers provided for all the years it was in existence.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the costs of cleansing (litter dumping) for the county for years 2012 to 2018.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to present an update on his continuing efforts to deal with the housing crisis as it effects our County and in reporting will he give details of the number of applicants currently being considered and also confirmation of the number of allocations made during 2018 and will he give a detailed report.
To ask the Chief Executive if he would present a report on the Gaelforce Dublin event held in the County in March 2019 and in responding will he confirm if it is his intention to hold a similar event in 2020 and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive if he will present a report detailing the number of approvals issued by the Council in respect of the Rebuilding Ireland Scheme and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm actions being taken in respect of the concerns of many in our communities regarding dog fouling in public places; will he appreciate the concerns in respect of the matter and state if he plans a public campaign to deal with the issue and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what efforts he is making to deal with what appears to be a back log of applications for housing adaptions in respect of disabled persons; will he note the concerns being expressed in respect of the issue and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on efforts being made to collect rent arrears and in reporting will he confirm the figures currently owed to the Council and will he make a statement.
To ask the Chief Executive how many litter wardens are employed by SDCC, how this compares with historical rates of litter wardens in our Council, what supports are provided for these wardens from other staff resources, if SDCC has asked for funding for more wardens, if there are plans to hire more wardens, and to make a statement on the matter.