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Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Clodagh Henehan

That this Council proposes to the Minister for Environment, Communities & Local Government that a review be carried-out of the legislation governing commercial rates, to afford local authorities more flexibility in devising locally-appropriate rate regimes, including to:

- Firstly, adopt a more progressive system of commercial rates with a both a general low level of ARV and a higher level applying to that part of a property valuation in excess of a certain amount; thereby allowing local authorities to target rates reductions for small and medium businesses;

- Secondly, identify a limited number of priority ‘Main Street’ commercial areas where a special, time-limited lower level of commercial rates could be applied to incentivise retailing and commerce and regenerate such areas in tandem with an approved plan.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Clodagh Henehan

That this Council proposes to the Minister for Environment, Communities & Local Government that a review be carried-out of the legislation governing commercial rates, to afford local authorities more flexibility in devising locally-appropriate rate regimes, including to:

- Firstly, adopt a more progressive system of commercial rates with a both a general low level of ARV and a higher level applying to that part of a property valuation in excess of a certain amount; thereby allowing local authorities to target rates reductions for small and medium businesses;

- Secondly, identify a limited number of priority ‘Main Street’ commercial areas where a special, time-limited lower level of commercial rates could be applied to incentivise retailing and commerce and regenerate such areas in tandem with an approved plan.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Richardson
Responsibility:
Mick McCartan

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer to give a  report on the current amount of people on the housing list, and to also report of how many of the current list are receiving rent supplement?".

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Richardson
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer to give a report on  the update of  the Blessington road from Jobstown Pub up to  the Garage on the  Blessington Road of when this road will be upgraded?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Richardson
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

"Due to the increase of anti social problems in the County can the Chief Executive Officer report on what it is doing with the problem families that are causing the problems in the areas . We have a right as citizens to feel safe in our homes and areas.  We need all services in the County to assist in combating this problem.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

That the Chief Executive addresses cyclists on the path on the left side from Camac Valley up to Boot Road.  Recently, just at the first house an elderly resident got hit by a bicycle.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Des English

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on council rents for 2014, this should include a breakdown of rents by each SDCC area? The breakdown of various payment brackets?  Also include rent owed in each area?  The last time there was a rent increase and how much it was?  Where does the council rent go in terms of Budget?  What is the formula for rents in SDCC? Is it a percentage of income? In that case, how can the council look for increase?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan

To ask the Chief Executive for a breakdown report of the Homeless Housing list for South Dublin County Council and to answer the following questions within that report  1) does everyone on list live in SDCC?  2) How many social house are needed to solve the housing issue?  3) what are the SDCC plans to deal with the Housing issue/shortfall?  4) How many additional houses will be provided in 2015 and over the term of the council?  5) what schemes are being considered to deal with the issue and how will they work?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Dunne
Responsibility:
Paul McAlerney

"To ask the Chief Executive Officer to replace the astro on the South Dublin County Council all weather pitch, on the grounds of the Durkin Centre "City Wise".  The well used astro has become dilapidated.  It cannot be used after it has been raining, as it floods.  Additionally, it has started to lift" 

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Hugh Hogan
Responsibility:
Hugh Hogan, Patricia Doherty

Report on Anti Social Behaviour in the Tallaght Area

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on installed and proposed locations for flashing speed reading signs in the Clondalkin LEA?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Philip Murphy

To ask the Chief Executive for a list of grants available to sporting clubs?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Mary Keenan

To ask that the Chief Executive provides an updated tree pruning / removal list and highlights the additions recommended by Councillors since the September Clondalkin Area Committee?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Helen Griffin, Mary Maguire

That the Chief Executive provides a report on litter activity in the Baldonnell area and details on how this on going problem can be addresses

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Neil O'Byrne

That the Chief Executive provides an update on investigations and actions taken to halt unauthorised development activity at Windmill Hill, Rathcoole.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Paul McAlerney

That this Committee commends local organisations that put on community celebrations to mark the festive season.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Higgins
Responsibility:
Michael Hannon

That this Committee recommends that the development of a park in Newcastle be prioritised by the Council.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Brian Sheehan

To ask the Chief Executive to please clarify the position with regard to the Park bye laws which would be relevant to addressing the problem of scramblers and quad bikes being driven in our parks.  Is the use of such vehicles in contravention of the park bye laws?

Can you confirm whether Gardaí have the authority to pursue those riding such vehicles and to seize those vehicles?

What plans are in place to address this problem which is spoiling the enjoyment of our parks and posing a risk to safety for the public and for staff. 

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
Maria Donohoe

To ask the Chief Executive to please give an idea of the timeline involved in the development of the new North Clondalkin library? 

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor B. Bonner
Responsibility:
John McLoughlin

To ask the Chief Executive what steps are being taken to address the problem of so called joyriding which seems to be re appearing in the Clondalkin area?  Allied to this is the problem of scramblers or quads being driven on the roads in parts of the Clondalkin area by uninsured and under age drivers.  These illegal activities are serious threat to safety of residents in the affected areas and are causing much distress.