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To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the types and levels of financial supports available to community groups and the breakdown per Area Committee on the types and amounts allocated in the period Jan to Dec 2015
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the Tree Strategy for the County and to include by Area Committee, (a) the number of requests from residents for action on particular trees since September 2015, (b) the number of trees that are still on the “to do” and (c) what is the average time between a tree being reported and action being taken.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the provision of Pre-Fabricated Emergency Accommodation and to include in the report what work has been done to identify suitable sites within this Local Authority for this accommodation, the projected timeframe for bringing the first set on stream and if he would make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the progress in making available the Traveller Caravan Loan Pilot.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on progress in implementing the Traveller Accommodation Programme and to make a statement on the situation that now exists following the Seminar in Dublin Castle at which there were allegations made about the commitment and suitability of Local Authorities for delivering Traveller Accommodation.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on areas of the County that are (“officially” and/or by Insurance Companies) described as “areas in Danger of Flooding” and to include in his report the basis for such a description, what actions this Council had taken over the past 20 years to alleviate or eliminate such risks, with what success and what support can be given to residents who have been refuse a quote by an Insurance Company “because they are located on a flood risk”
"That this Committee receive a report from the Chief Executive responding to the "Cherryfield Dog Walkers" position paper in order to facilitate a debate on the issues raised therein."
"To ask the Chief Executive, on foot of representations and previous business at this meeting, to enable the opening of the gates of Tymon Park (Orwell entrance) at 9am on Saturday mornings to facilitate those taking part in the weekly Park Run event?"
That this Council writes to the incoming Ministers for Health and Children and urges them and their cabinet colleagues to reexamine the location for a national children's hospital as a matter of urgency, as the site currently being planned for is in a congested location and difficult to access from the rest of the country; and furthermore recommends a more suitable location such as Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, which is equally accessible to the proposed secondary centre at Tallaght, but also has sufficient space for a world-class facility to be provided in a suitable setting for children.
That a list of schools be compiled where amber flashing lights, at school opening and closing times, might be appropriate. I have been told of a couple of near misses in the last few weeks and I would like to see a pilot project of one school per LEA be identified and fitted with these lights before the school year next September. If the pilot proves successful a more comprehensive rollout could be started.
Now that the grass cutting season has begun what is the expected frequency of grass cutting due to be for April and May?
I would like to ask the Chief Executive in light of the Tyrrelstown houses being offered to a vulture fund, if SDCC has been offered houses for purchase in any blocks of more than 5 houses. If there have been offers can the details and status of each offer be supplied?
That this Council writes to the incoming Ministers for Health and Children and urges them and their cabinet colleagues to reexamine the location for a national children's hospital as a matter of urgency, as the site currently being planned for is in a congested location and difficult to access from the rest of the country; and furthermore recommends a more suitable location such as Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown, which is equally accessible to the proposed secondary centre at Tallaght, but also has sufficient space for a world-class facility to be provided in a suitable setting for children.
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That this committee calls on SDCC to provide shrubbery and trees for areas on Boot Road, Newlands and around Old Naas Wall that were affected by the building of the Newlands fly over in the interest of fairness and community spirit."
"To ask the Chief Executive for the Council to provide an update on the vacant house at St Patricks Park in Clondalkin ? This house has been lying vacant since being built, how much did it cost to build and how much has the property cost SDCC in total? and how can this be progressed to provide much needed housing?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update report on the 6 vacant houses on Station Road and how this can be progressed in order to provide much needed housing."
"That St Mark's community Garden be looked at for provision of a Playspace as part of the Garden to increase use and provide a much needed facility in the area."
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the number of tree removals in Coolamber Park and detail reasons for removal?"
Would the Chief Executive make a report to this Council detailing if regular fire safety inspections are carried out in apartment blocks, where there are Council tenants or AHB tenants residing, to ensure that no fire hazards exist, to check emergency lighting and to ensure that all tenants and management of AHB are observing the basic fire safety rules, especially in regard to storing furniture or other flammable materials in common areas or under stairwells