DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE MADE PUBLIC ROADS

(No Reports)

MANAGERS REPORT

• HI 8a) Finance Report
• HI 8b) Strategy Report
• HI 8c) Statistics Report

Following on from the successful submissions made in the recent Participatory Budget can this Council ensure as much as possible that the Community Orchard Project in Clondalkin and any planting of apple trees in the County be sourced from our ancient Irish species as a priority.

• M4 Community Orchard

That this Council supports An Gorta Mór petition to the Irish Government For a permanent standalone An Gorta Mór exhibition in the National Museum of Ireland in Collins Barracks, appreciating that Irishmen And Irishwomen and the Irish Family Overseas are signing this Petition To right this National Scandal and will the Chief Executive bring this motion to the attention of our Government.

• M6 An Gorta Mór

That this Council declares South Dublin County a breastfeeding friendly county and takes action to promote breastfeeding-friendly policies in all Council buildings and in the county in general. 

• M8 Breastfeeding Policy

That the Council treat the trees in public parks that border estates differently in the next review of the Living with Trees policy.  Trees in parks are planted with no restrictions on size.  While large and exotic trees can enhance a public park, the planting of such trees has a negative impact on the residential houses that they border and overlook.  Residents located next to parks with large trees often live in constant shade and fear that that their property could be damaged in high winds.

• M10 Tree Policy Review

That SDCC welcomes the Ratification of the UN convention of the Rights of People with a Disability and to show our commitment to this we will commit as follows:

1. We commit to Inviting Senator John Dolan who is also CEO of the Disability Federation of Ireland to address the chamber on where we are in Ireland with Disability rights and what needs to be done

2. We welcome and acknowledge the OWL internship in our national Parliament and will seek to investigate opportunities for extending this to our council building and services in consultation with KARE and WALK

3. We actively support Sgt Peter Woods and his Initiative ‘’Operation Enable’’ and as a council will actively promote Operation Enable via our newsletter and social media

4. We as a council will look at inviting people with a Disability for organizations such as the Irish Wheelchair association etc onto our SPCs so they are involved in polices and decisions that affect their lives.

5. We commit to disability proofing all policies and will work within the UN convention of the Rights of People with a Disability that provides the framework to promote, protect and ensure the rights of all people with disabilities and promotes equal rights in all areas of life.

• M11 UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCRPD)

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Tallaght Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to confirm the action plan now in place to deal with the challenges which will be presented in respect of Bonfires during Halloween week; will he particularly note the need for strong action in Aylesbury and Kilnamanagh and indeed other areas in Tallaght and in reporting to the motion will he also state what contacts he has had with the Tallaght Garda Station management in respect of this matter and will he make a statement."

• Mot (6)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would make immediate arrangements for his staff to meet St Mark's Residents Association, Springfield Estate, Tallaght, to discuss the demands which emerged recently calling for the provision of a Playground / Play Space in the estate; will he appreciate the urgency of this matter and will he make a statement?"

• Qu (13)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would please write to Simon Harris TD, Minister for Health, asking him to confirm any plans he has to assign additional funding, through the office of Catherine Byrne TD, Minister of State, to the Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Task Force which is in urgent need of additional assistance in respect of their important work load?"

• Qu (9)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would write to the Chief Executive of the NTA seeking an update on the schedule now being followed in respect of the submissions recently received, particularly from the Tallaght region, regarding Bus Connects and will he stress to the NTA that much concern was expressed from communities in respect of the proposals?"

• Qu (8)

"To ask the Chief Executive to present an up to date report on his efforts to deliver new housing projects in the Tallaght area; will he give details of each project currently under construction and confirm when houses will be available for allocation and will he also provide information on his future plans for housing developments in the Tallaght area?"

• Qu (3)

"To ask the Chief Executive to present an updated report in respect of actions being taken regarding issues raised with his staff at recent meetings of the Fettercairn Estate Management Group in Fettercairn Community Centre attended by Gardai and local Councillors and in reporting will he appreciate the great endeavors of the Estate Management Group and detail how the Council intends to continue to support their efforts including seeking additional funding for their work?"

• Qu (2)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he will present an update on Planning Enforcement issues in Tallaght village and will he make a general statement in respect of the matter?"

• Qu (4)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he will confirm the schedule now being followed in respect of the next Traffic Ramps Programme; will he outline his plans in that regard and will he make a statement?"

• Qu (5)

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his continued efforts to attract jobs to Tallaght with a particular emphasis on spaces in our local industrial estates; will he appreciate the importance of the issue to the local community and will he make a statement?"

• Qu (7)

"To ask the Chief Executive if he would congratulate the Arts Office on the success of the recent Sightless Cinema 2018 event held at the IMC Cinema Tallaght and in reporting will he also confirm plans to continue to fund this worthwhile project?"

• Qu (6)

"To ask Chief Executive to examine installing 30kph at schools in Lucan area that don’t currently have one."

• Q6 - 30kph at Lucan schools

"To ask the Chief Executive to install a litter bin at the all-weather astro pitch (Weston Hockey). This facility is used by many various groups every weekend and at weekends. Bins attached to the internal railing would be of benefit to all users at this facility."

• Q9 - Litter Bin - All weather astro pitch

"Given the real disconnect that has emerged between the Council and residents in Springfield over the Fernwood and Maplewood Part 8 process this Area Committee calls on Council to extend an invitation to the St. Marks Resident Association to discuss the need for community facilities, amenities and upkeep in their estates."