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Mayors Business
That this Council concerned at the need for sustainable funding for local government and services and being dissatisfied with the unfair and unworkable elements of the current Local Property Tax, calls on the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and the Minister for Finance to amend the relevant legislation so as to provide for a system of funding for Local Government that is based on the provision of local services; on site value not property value; that is linked on ability to pay; that is linked to general taxation; and, that enables Local Authorities to engage with their citizens in setting service levels, in determining budgets and in levying charges. That the Chief Executive convey the contents of this motion to the above Ministers and that a copy be circulated to all City and County Councils and to the AILG.
Mayors Business
That this Council supports the efforts of the Survivors of Church and State Institutional Abuse to have their rights and their reputations vindicated and the dignitary of themselves and their families restored.
Housing Procurement & Allocations Report
Anti-Social Stats 2016
Can the Chief Executive please provide a breakdown on the number of Local Authority units allocated so far in 2016 and the basis on which they were awarded?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the preparation of the new protocol for coordinated multiagency response on the M50 and to seek a copy of the protocol?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a revised timetable for the Pavilions Programme and to advise on whether revised Part 8 planning proposals will need to be prepared and considered?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the Council’s plans for dealing with the serious problem of misconnections of domestic foul water drainage systems resulting in pollution of the surface water drainage system and of rivers and streams as such as the Griffeen?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline plans to enhance the management and delivery of public realm maintenance in our County’s Villages?
After the 15th postponement of Ibrahim Halawa's trial in Egypt on October 2nd this Council (Ibrahim's local council), asks An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny to personally contact Egypt's president, Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi, by telephone and to ask him to approve Ibrahim's release by Presidential Decree (The Presidential Decree was applied for by Ibrahim's legal team on August 18th).
To ask the Chief Executive for details of the Council's policy on the management of bins in public parks:
(a) Are bins being reduced in number?
(b) Are adequate staff supplied for the emptying of existing bins?
(c) Can requests be made for additional bins by those living locally?
"To ask the Chief Executive to supply a list of properties and lands owned by South Dublin County Council within the Templeogue-Terenure Local Area and to supply maps of any such properties and lands?"
That this Council congratulates the Dublin Senior Football team on retaining the Sam Maguire cup and offers it congratulations to the management team and the Dublin County Board.
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on preparation of Part 8 proposals for the provision of an astro turf pitch for Knockmitten United Football Club?"
That this Council requests the Chief Executive to present a detailed report, for discussion, on consultations with An Garda Siochána in relation to the need to update the Parks Bye-Laws to clarify the powers of Gardai in relation to the towing, storage and disposal of seized scrambler bikes and whether or not Gardaí can use Section 41 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 in relation to public parks and open spaces.
"That this committee calls on SDCC to accept and act on the comment from Tidy Towns Adjudicators that ''The Monastery Park Estate, has some great quality lime trees on the roadside margins with many low branches, some of which should be removed next winter to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists.''
"That this committee calls on the removal of all items from outisde the Supersavers shop in Village following Tidy Towns adjudacators comment that ''The Steering Wheel has a fine traditional shopfront which contrasts with the adjacent Supersavers premises which has a totally cluttered frontage to the extent that the shop’s name is not visible.'' - Can a rule be brought in that all shops must apply to South Dublin County Council before putting items outside there shop/Buisness?"
"That this committee discuss signage in the area and take on board the Tidy Towns adjudicators comment re Round Tower ''As mentioned by last year’s adjudicator, the information sign is too high of the ground for anyone to be able to read it'. That we call for a report on signage and update re signage for St Brigid's well, St Joseph's Graveyard , RIC Barracks , St Culbert's Church , Old Tower and other points of interest in line with the Clondalkin Heritage Map."
That the Manager, following the meeting on 29th September between Airlie Heights residents' representatives and Lucan United on issues pertaining to the proposed all-weather facility, now urgently arranges a process of direct engagement with residents representatives and the community at large, including sit down meetings with elected reps present, so as to provide full information on the process and agree additional licensing conditions and traffic management measures that will help satisfy their very real concerns also and help kick start a three way monitoring system; or to report on same if it has already commenced.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his continued efforts to promote Volunteerism throughout our county and in reporting will he outline initiatives being taken in that regard.