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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
"Residents of Daletree are being plagued with illegal dumping, including quantities of horse poo , furniture and household waste. Please investigate the possibility of having CCTV installed at the hotspot."
To ask the Chief Executive to present an updated report on progress with the Village Initiative Programme and will he give details in respect of each Village.
To ask the Chief Executive what action he is taking to deal with what his staff are describing as a back log of post in the Housing Department and will he confirm when he now expects the situation to be resolved.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the number of current applications in each electoral area for Social Housing.
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the number of voters now on the Voting Register in each electoral area and will he give details in that regard.
To ask the Chief Executive to detail actions being taken by the Council to promote Integration in our County.
Cathaoirleach's Business
"That the Chief Executive presents a report to this committee on how what’s left of the old Naas Road can be preserved and that it is added to the list of preserved structures."
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This Council would like to see all pike management operations by inland fisheries Ireland stopped(IFI) and the laws changed to make sure they cannot recommence again. We agree to write to the relevant minister