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To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the number of litter wardens and dog wardens within SDCC and to report on the total number of parks/area they patrol and what percentage is patrolled on a daily basis.
To ask the Chief Executive for report on Council owned and joint facilities within the County that have CCTV installed.
To ask the Chief Executive was there ever a register completed and published of historical furniture (eg Old Street Signs, Lampposts) in the County and if not, is there any plans to conduct one.
To ask the Chief Executive what is the annual figure of collectible Housing Rents by area and what is the figure of unpaid Housing Rents outstanding by area in the County.
To ask the Chief Executive to give an update regarding the installation of Cattle Grids in the Glenasmole Valley.
Could the Chief Executive investigate the possibility of the city bikes scheme being extended to locations in the county? The Luas stops, particularly the terminus at the Square and the Red Cow stop would be particularly suitable for city bike locations, as would various areas on the Grand Canal greenway. In order to promote tourism in the County, having bike stands at Hotels County wide would also be a good idea. So too would stands at strategic locations on the Dublin mountain way as access to the start points of the walk is difficult if one does not have a car. Obviously the civic offices in Tallaght and Clondalkin would also be good locations. The possibilities are endless if the scheme can be extended.
Has any progress been made in relation to the commitment made to undertake a public education campaign on the correct use of zebra crossings? With the trend towards the increased installation of such zebra crossings County wide, there is a real safety issue, and it appears that both drivers and pedestrians do not know the proper protocol. Also, could the issue be raised at the policing forum so that Gardai Countywide might be encouraged to enforce the law in relation to zebra crossings.
Mayors Business
That this Council agree to write to the caretaker Minister in Department of Social Protection to extend availability of CE schemes to those unrecognised unemployed people who are currently excluded from job activation schemes and training, and further, to make more places available on CE schemes.
PRESENTATION ON CONGRESS CHARTER FOR FAIR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
That, in light of recent significant hikes in the cost of car insurance, this Council calls on the Minister for Transport to create a state insurance company to lower car insurance costs for young drivers and others.
"That the Chief Executive prunes the trees at *address supplied*. This was requested over 5 years ago. It is blocking the view of the resident's car which is adapted for his disability. It was broken into twice in the last month."
"That the Chief Executive cut the grass verges outside the houses in Woodford Grove & Monksfield Court. The grass is too long and has not been cut in years. Rats are hiding in the grass verges."
Spawell Driving Range - Stray Golf Balls
At the Orwell Park Residents Association deputation meeting on the 25th of November last, the issue of golf balls landing in the gardens of houses in Orwell Park estate was raised. It was decided at the meeting that a letter would be written to the Health & Safety Authority requesting that a review of the situation be carried out. Can the Council confirm if this review is underway?
Tallaght Stadium – Application for Outdoor Event Licence
To ask the Chief Executive to clarify whether a commercial premises which has been built with a boundary fence to a main road/grass margin/footpath can remove that fence without seeking any prior permission and will he confirm whether he can take any action to require the re-installation of the boundary fence in a manner which is consistent with the original boundary fence.
To ask the Chief Executive if he will present a report on the number of Council houses currently vacant and in reporting will he confirm what is the average time frame for making vacant houses available to new tenants?
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm how many families are currently registered with the Council as Homeless and will he also state how these families are presently being accommodated.
To ask the Chief Executive if he has requested additional funding from the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government to allow for the deployment of sufficient staff in the Housing Department to enable him to progress the Housing plans outlined by members at the April meeting of our Council.
To ask the Chief Executive if he would confirm the Council's policy on the visits to our County of a live animals Circus; will he appreciate the controversy raised recently in respect of the issue and will he also confirm if any complaints have been lodged with the Council regarding this issue over the last few years.
That this Council, in support of the ongoing work of the Land-Use Planning & Transportation SPC in reviewing the operation of the 30 minutes free pay-parking in the County; calls on the Chief Executive to examine the introduction of parking ticket machines and a system of universal ticketing similar to that recently introduced in in Dungarvan by Waterford City and County Council.