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To ask for a report into the Smoking policy within SDCC and ask that the policy is reviewed and to look at all smoking including electronic Cigarettes be not permitted on site or near Council buildings
To ask for a report into what SDCC can and are doing to promote Fairtrade within South Dublin County Council
To ask for a report into what changes would be needed (Legislation and Council) to allow people house there family/relatives in a mobile Home/Caravan in their back garden? and to outline what needs to be done to achieve these changes
That a report is issued on How many people have become Homeless each month from Jan to October this year
That SDCC supports Recognition of ''Irish Sign Language'' through the Deaf Community Bill 2016 and ask that this be passed and enacted without delay
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the number of dwellings acquired by the council through the Part 5 process each year from 2011-2016?
"To ask the Housing Department how many people have been housed by the Council in Aylmer Heath in Newcastle, and if there are any remaining vacant properties owned by the council in the estate?"
As it is now over 30 years since the disappearance of Philip Cairns, this Council empathises with Philip's family and urges those with any information, no matter how seemingly trivial, to contact the Gardaí.
This Council also asks the Gardaí to follow up on all leads, many of which are being openly discussed on social media.
"To ask the Chief Executive that traffic management consider Bawnlea Avenue and Dromcarra Green for extra traffic calming measures. Currently there are bollards between these two roads, however, robbed cars and speeding traffic is having an impact on the children and residents that reside there. Facing Dromcarra Avenue they fly up and do handbraker's at the bridge and fly back down towards the bend at lightening speed?"
"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to upgrade all lighting in the estates in Tallaght South that have been identified as suitable for upgrades, re: October ACM's response to Question 10 in relation to the same."
Mayors Business
The elected members of South Dublin County Council call on the GAA to reverse their policy of selling the exclusive broadcasting rights of Gaelic Games to subscription viewing channels and to return to the long held position of the GAA that ensured all Televised Championship Gaelic Games are shown on terrestrial Free to Air channels for all to see.
The viewership difference between comparable fixtures on Sky and when TV3 had the exclusive rights are close to 400,00O. These 400,000 viewers really want to watch their national sports and are excluded as they cannot afford to subscribe to Sky. The average GAA fixture on TV3 attracted 289,000 viewers while Sky viewership was 10 times less, in the mid twenty thousands.
This exclusion from watching their national sports is especially hard for all those in hospitals, care homes, the elderly, those with mobility issues, those in poor health, those on shift work and all those families who through limited financial means or other circumstances are unable to attend GAA fixtures but would love to watch their county teams.
The people that built and sustain the GAA through selfless volunteerism are being excluded.
If the GAA do not reverse this policy we call on the Minister for Communications to begin the process under the Broadcasting Act 2009 to designate all Gaelic Games as being Free to Air given their special resonance and distinct cultural significance and importance for the people of Ireland. Currently, only the Hurling and Football All-Ireland Final are designated as Free to Air.
That the Chief Executive inform the Secretary General of the GAA in writing of the contents of this motion and that it be copied to the Minister for Communications.
Interim update on Burial Ground Review and Strategy
CONSIDERATION OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDING 2017
(i) Draft Budget Tables 2017
(ii) Circular
(iii) Chief Executive’s Introduction
(iv) Budget presentation by Directorate
(v) Head of Finance - Introduction to divisons
a) Presentations From Organisation, Procedure and Finance Committee Meeting
b) Questions From Special Organisation, Procedure and Finance Committee Meeting Held Thursday 27th October 2016
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the request to reduce or abolish the current Headstone fee of €490?
To ask the Chief Executive if he will engage with Waterways Ireland to examine the feasibility of extending the Grand Canal Green Route?
To ask the Chief Executive if he will support efforts to expand the number of Youth Cafes for teenagers across our County?
Cathaoirleach's Business
"I have been contacted by a resident (details supplied) about the possibility of a path for the northern perimeter of Greenhills Park that would connect to the current paths and form a circular route around the park. It would really enhance this amenity for the local residents. For the future and as long as it doesn't affect the pitches, could this additional path be considered."
"To ask the Chief Executive for a definitive list of organisations/groups etc currently making use of Templeogue House and any groups/organisations who will use the facilities in the future."
"To ask the Chief Executive to erect 'Children at Play' signs at the entrance to the Glencarrig Drive/Green/Court Estate. To also install ramps in the estate, located near the junction with the main road and further into the estate. Car parking for Firhouse Community College can also be problematic and cause danger - could the Council look at providing double yellow lines, particularly near corners?.
A petition from local residents requesting same is currently in hand."