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Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive to confirm plans he has to promote Festivals, Parades and other community activities throughout 2018 particularly in relation to St Patrick's Day celebrations; will he outline proposals by his Community Department in respect of the matter and will he furnish a statement.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development

To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on his ongoing endeavours to promote the job creation needs of our County; will he outline contacts he has had with state agencies in respect of the matter and will he make a statement.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive if he has considered the findings of the recently published EPA report on Water Quality; if any action is required in respect of our County and will he make a statement.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

To ask the CEO what plans are in place to deal with the challenge of the forthcoming bonfire season; will he confirm what staff resources will be available to remove materials from our open spaces and will he also state what efforts will be made to convey a positive message to our communities in respect of the matter and will he make a statement.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive to present a report on his participation in the housing summit on 8th September last; will he outline discussions he had with the Minister and his officials and will he confirm plans to produce a housing action plan for the County arising from recommendations made at the meeting.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management

That  South Dublin County Council supports the campaign by the Disability Federation of Ireland in respect of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) and calls on the Chief Executive to report on the measures taken and planned by this Council to ensure the participation and engagement by people with disabilities and their representatives in local decision making structures and mechanisms, with a view to budgeting and planning for 2018 and beyond for the Council to advance implementation of the UN CRPD; and further more to outline areas where engagement by this Council with other public bodies is improving participation for people with disabilities.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"To ask the Chief Executive, further to the reply to my question on the baiting of Ballyragh Park at a previous ACM, could the mentioned progress report from the contractor be provided?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"That the Chief Executive provide an update on the consultation process for both the Perrystown and Marian Road play spaces. Could the proposed location for the play space at Perrystown be advised, if available."

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Foley
Responsibility:
Eddie Taaffe

"It was agreed that the tarmac path that runs from Firhouse Carmel FC changing rooms to the football pitches was to be kept clear for the duration of the new schools building works on Firhouse Green.  I have received reports that, because of the works, the path has become unusable and the children of Firhouse Carmel FC are being forced to use the footpath on Killininny Road to access the pitches for training.  It seems that the building contractor has reneged on the agreement.  That the Chief Executive have this path reinstated with immediate effect."

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"That this Area Committee request that the Chief Executive provide for additional staff and funding to enhance the maintenance of Griffeen Valley Park and to arrange appropriate family-friendly events in the park, with a view to ultimately securing a Green Flag for the park."

 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Brian Leonard

"That this Area Committee requests the Chief Executive make provision in the Rolling Capital Programme for any additional funding required for the planned upgrade of the Lucan Harriers athletic track, to be funded by way of Development Levies."

 

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change
Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Stephen Deegan

"To ask the Chief Executive if a relevant person was found within the Department of Education and Skills to hand over the contracts for Gaelscoil Knocklyon to?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong

"That the Chief Executive provide an update on Kiltipper Park, given funding has recently been allocated to upgrade it to Regional Park status."

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

"To ask the Chief Executive how much has been spent on clearing away illegal dumping within the 'alcoves' at Bohernabreena Cemetery over the past five years?"

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. O'Donovan
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

"That the Chief Executive includes a full upgrade of the area known as 'Dolly's Field' in the Moyville Estate in the Public Realm Expenditure Budget for 2018.  Members of the Residents Assoc have met with SDCC officials to outline a list of proposed works, including a perimeter path and adult exercise equipment."

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor S. Holland
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"To ask the Chief Executive when construction is expected to begin on the 21 rapid build houses at the site across from the Old Mill?"

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development, Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change, Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

REPORTS OF AREA COMMITTIES

a) Rathfarnham/Templeogue-Terenure Area Committee – 12th September 2017

Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management

(See Report below)

b) Tallaght Area Committee – 19th September 2017

Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management

(No report)

c) Clondalkin Area Committee – 20th September 2017

Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management

(No report)

d) Lucan Area Committee – 26th September 2017

Dealing with Public Realm, Water & Drainage, Housing, Community, Planning, Economic Development, Libraries & Arts, Corporate Support, Performance & Change Management

(No report)

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Community Directorate

CONFIRMATION AND RE-AFFIRMATION OF COUNCIL MINUTES

Minutes of Meeting held 25th September 2017 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

''That this committee asks for a task force to be convened to look at what can be done to combat the issue of Scramblers and Quads, the behaviour is causing ongoing distress to many residents, it is both anti-social and a dangerous behaviour, The Task force should include Elected Reps, Guards, Safety Forums reps, Council Reps (Particularly Anti-social unit) , Crosscare rep and any other required member ''