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Letter dated 19th September 2017 from Offaly County Council regarding the Social Housing Programme
APPROVAL OF PART 8 DODDER GREENWAY
That this Council, noting that SDCC remains seriously understaffed given the population in the County, endorses SIPTU's "Your County, Your Youth, Your Future" campaign. This Council supports the establishment of a working group to campaign for policies which will tie together local authority recruitment and dealing with youth unemployment in our area.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on all energy projects underway under the aegis of the Council, including housing retrofitting, district heating, micro hydroelectric and wind generation, community centre and other public building works, etc., and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on all social housing projects in the County currently under construction, in planning or being procured; to categorise these by Part 8, Part V and other; and to make a statement on the matter.
That this Council, noting that SDCC remains seriously understaffed given the population in the County, endorses SIPTU's "Your County, Your Youth, Your Future" campaign. This Council supports the establishment of a working group to campaign for policies which will tie together local authority recruitment and dealing with youth unemployment in our area.
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY/SITES
H11a) Proposed Disposal of the Fee Simple in 32 Palmer Park, Ballyboden, Dublin 16
H11b) Proposed Diposal of the Fee Simple in 86 Limekiln Green, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 (formally known as 232 Limekiln Farm, Walkinstown, Dublin 12)
Proposed Disposal of the Fee Simple in 32 Palmer Park, Ballyboden, Dublin 16
Proposed Disposal of the Fee Simple in 86 Limekiln Green, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 (formally known as 232 Limekiln Farm, Walkinstown, Dublin 12)
To ask the Chief Executive if the Council is engaged in any contracts or other arrangements with advertisers for billboards or other displays on Council property; to ask how much money this brings in each year; to ask if there is a policy in place around this form of advertising; and to make a statement on the matter.
Mayors Business
That this Council calls on the Government to enshrine the right to housing for Irish citizens into the Constitution by holding a referendum on same; and furthermore, in the context of the National Planning Framework, to strategically identify areas nationwide where sustainable, well-planned, energy self-sufficient communities can be built, with mixed tenure and an emphasis on revitalising depopulating communities including the provision of employment opportunities nearby
To ask the Chief Executive to report on what progress from business and tourism was made from our twinning with Tampa in Florida also what is the next step to develop more connections linking both areas.
That this Council calls on the Minister for Justice to introduce proper legislation around gambling laws in this Country, we have not seen this addressed by any Minister for Justice. This is one of the most hidden addictions in our Country, advertising on line gambling, under age gambling, we get no revenue from on line gambling under the current laws. The laws date back to 1913 with amendments in 1956 it's time for proper legislation.
That this Council do a feasibility study to providing broadband in our County to make wifi accessible to all our citizens in public areas in our County.
Can the Chief Executive confirm if the Council's vacant site register is as yet complete and if so make a copy available.
Can the Chief Executive confirm the number, if any, expressions of interest taken up under the repair and lease back scheme?
"That this committee, due to the increasing need for traveller specific accommodation, asks the Chief Executive for a report on the re-development of the Oldcastle site, including a time frame for the works."
To ask the Chief Executive, when SDCC housing applicants are housed by an Approved Housing Body, if there is a management fee is this fee paid by the Council or by the tenant?
Would the Chief Executive make a report regarding the number of Management Licence Agreements that are with the Law Agent, awaiting signature, that apply to Community Centre Buildings or any other building, in use by Community or Voluntary groups, within the County.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to take the lead in making South Dublin County a Disability Friendly County, to promote a campaign to make the public and the business community aware of the dangers caused by obstacles, such as cars parked on footpaths, bicycles chained to railings, and other thoughtlessly placed items that impede the use of our footpaths for wheelchair users or people suffering from visual impairment. To consider the roll out of a South Dublin County "My Way" campaign and to consult with all major stakeholders, including Disability Federation of Ireland and the Irish Council of the Blind regarding the possibility of holding an annual "Make Way Day" in South Dublin County.
Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of 26th September 2017
New Works (No Business)