That this Council endorses the Living Wage Campaign (www.livingwage.ie). As such, this Council seeks to implement the living wage, currently calculated at €11.45 per hour, as a minimum rate for all who are directly employed by the Council. Furthermore, this Council seeks to incorporate the living wage as policy in its procurement and contracting practices to ensure, in so far as is practicable, that all employees employed indirectly by the Council are paid the living wage. This Council asks that a report be brought to the relevant SPC/SPC's and the CPG for discussion on how such a policy can be implemented.

• M4 Living Wage

That this elected body calls on all corporate entities in this county to adhere to their responsibility in upholding human rights and international law in their corporate governance. Furthermore if this motion is passed by the elected members where international law is seemed to be non adhered to we the elected body shall ask for clarification regarding ethical guidelines and corporate responsibility.

Mayor's Business

Recognising that Gateway is compulsory, that it punishes people for being unemployed and copper-fastens the under-staffing of local services, this motion calls on the relevant Ministers to stop the roll-out of Gateway in local authorities immediately.

• M2 Gateway

That this Council calls on the Minister for Justice & Equality, to create further legislative measures to protect women who are the victim of domestic violence.  Furthermore, for other relevant departments to commit to increasing funding for frontline services.  Although, there has been significant changes over the past number of decades in relation to domestic violence in Ireland, women are still not protected enough in their homes.  Ireland still has one of the highest rates in all of the countries in Europe for not meeting women’s needs when they seek assistance after the most serious incidents of violence by a partner.   Assault is a crime under Irish law; however, Domestic Violence is often treated differently.

That this elected body calls on all corporate entities in this county to adhere to their responsibility in upholding human rights and international law in their corporate governance. Furthermore if this motion is passed by the elected members where international law is seemed to be non adhered to we the elected body shall ask for clarification regarding ethical guidelines and corporate responsibility.

That South Dublin County Council would support Inclusion Ireland on a current initiative called ‘Changing Places’

 The initiative can be summarised as follows:

• Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability as many individuals, particularly those with multiple learning disabilities, require additional facilities to allow them to use the toilets comfortably.

• To address these shortcomings, there has been a very effective UK campaign called ‘Changing Places’ – details can be found on their website: www.changing-places.org. Inclusion Ireland hopes to replicate this initiative in this country.

• ‘Changing Places’ toilets are different to standard disabled toilets with extra features (such as hoists and changing benches) and more space to cater to the specific individual needs of people with disabilities.

• Inclusion Ireland, the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies and a number of interested individuals hope to facilitate a ‘Changing Places Ireland’ website that will provide information to people who require toilet facilities with these enhanced features and capabilities.

• This information will include optimal location for accessible toilets, how best to access them in a safe and comfortable way, and which facilities should be featured. This information will make a big difference in the day-to-day lives of those who need these facilities.

• Inclusion Ireland is working towards a website launch deadline of December 3 to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The ‘Changing Places’ website has a "proof of concept" site available on request from Inclusion Ireland.

• The ‘Changing Places’ website is still a work in progress, but it will be compatible with tablets and smartphones etc., so people can access the information on the run.  

• Inclusion Ireland has liaised with Mencap, one of the main partners in the ‘Changing Places’ UK project, which has just opened ‘Changing Places’ facilities in Stanstead Airport and Arsenal Football Club stadium, the Emirates. (Please find info attached).

South Dublin County Council has been committed to access and equality since the Council was established in 1995. SDCC adopted the Barcelona Declaration in June 2002 and has been actively implementing the Declaration ever since through various actions and access initiatives.

This EU-wide Declaration advocates the right of disabled people to equal opportunities, inclusiveness and integration. It has been a major instrument of change.

The extensive access works and initiatives which SDCC have undertaken over the past 11 years in particular have all been focused on removing the barriers that create disability and exclusion in order to create a truly Accessible South Dublin County.

Building on this strong track record, I am asking that South Dublin County Council support and collaborate with Inclusion Ireland to work with businesses, sporting venues and public access points to highlight the benefits of this initiative, in order to continue making our county more accessible.

That this elected body calls on all corporate entities in this county to adhere to their responsibility in upholding human rights and international law in their corporate governance. Furthermore if this motion is passed by the elected members where international law is seemed to be non adhered to we the elected body shall ask for clarification regarding ethical guidelines and corporate responsibility.

That this County Council, having regard to various sporting events which may take place in the broader Dublin area in the coming years, take steps to maximise the potential to generate tourism in this County through engagement with the various sporting organisations involved. 

That this elected body calls on all corporate entities in this county to adhere to their responsibility in upholding human rights and international law in their corporate governance. Furthermore if this motion is passed by the elected members where international law is seemed to be non adhered to we the elected body shall ask for clarification regarding ethical guidelines and corporate responsibility.

That this Council calls on the Minister for Justice & Equality, to create further legislative measures to protect women who are the victim of domestic violence.  Furthermore, for other relevant departments to commit to increasing funding for frontline services.  Although, there has been significant changes over the past number of decades in relation to domestic violence in Ireland, women are still not protected enough in their homes.  Ireland still has one of the highest rates in all of the countries in Europe for not meeting women’s needs when they seek assistance after the most serious incidents of violence by a partner.   Assault is a crime under Irish law; however, Domestic Violence is often treated differently.

That this Council endorses the Living Wage Campaign (www.livingwage.ie). As such, this Council seeks to implement the living wage, currently calculated at €11.45 per hour, as a minimum rate for all who are directly employed by the Council. Furthermore, this Council seeks to incorporate the living wage as policy in its procurement and contracting practices to ensure, in so far as is practicable, that all employees employed indirectly by the Council are paid the living wage. This Council asks that a report be brought to the relevant SPC/SPC's and the CPG for discussion on how such a policy can be implemented.

That this elected body calls on all corporate entities in this county to adhere to their responsibility in upholding human rights and international law in their corporate governance. Furthermore if this motion is passed by the elected members where international law is seemed to be non adhered to we the elected body shall ask for clarification regarding ethical guidelines and corporate responsibility.

This council agrees to write to the Department of Transport Tourism and Sports and ask for the Government Swimming Pool Grant Scheme to be reopened as soon as possible.

That this elected body calls on all corporate entities in this county to adhere to their responsibility in upholding human rights and international law in their corporate governance. Furthermore if this motion is passed by the elected members where international law is seemed to be non adhered to we the elected body shall ask for clarification regarding ethical guidelines and corporate responsibility.

• M22 IHRE

That South Dublin County Council would support Inclusion Ireland on a current initiative called ‘Changing Places’

 The initiative can be summarised as follows:

• Standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability as many individuals, particularly those with multiple learning disabilities, require additional facilities to allow them to use the toilets comfortably.

• To address these shortcomings, there has been a very effective UK campaign called ‘Changing Places’ – details can be found on their website: www.changing-places.org. Inclusion Ireland hopes to replicate this initiative in this country.

• ‘Changing Places’ toilets are different to standard disabled toilets with extra features (such as hoists and changing benches) and more space to cater to the specific individual needs of people with disabilities.

• Inclusion Ireland, the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies and a number of interested individuals hope to facilitate a ‘Changing Places Ireland’ website that will provide information to people who require toilet facilities with these enhanced features and capabilities.

• This information will include optimal location for accessible toilets, how best to access them in a safe and comfortable way, and which facilities should be featured. This information will make a big difference in the day-to-day lives of those who need these facilities.

• Inclusion Ireland is working towards a website launch deadline of December 3 to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The ‘Changing Places’ website has a "proof of concept" site available on request from Inclusion Ireland.

• The ‘Changing Places’ website is still a work in progress, but it will be compatible with tablets and smartphones etc., so people can access the information on the run.  

• Inclusion Ireland has liaised with Mencap, one of the main partners in the ‘Changing Places’ UK project, which has just opened ‘Changing Places’ facilities in Stanstead Airport and Arsenal Football Club stadium, the Emirates. (Please find info attached).

South Dublin County Council has been committed to access and equality since the Council was established in 1995. SDCC adopted the Barcelona Declaration in June 2002 and has been actively implementing the Declaration ever since through various actions and access initiatives.

This EU-wide Declaration advocates the right of disabled people to equal opportunities, inclusiveness and integration. It has been a major instrument of change.

The extensive access works and initiatives which SDCC have undertaken over the past 11 years in particular have all been focused on removing the barriers that create disability and exclusion in order to create a truly Accessible South Dublin County.

Building on this strong track record, I am asking that South Dublin County Council support and collaborate with Inclusion Ireland to work with businesses, sporting venues and public access points to highlight the benefits of this initiative, in order to continue making our county more accessible.

• M13 Accessable South Dublin

That this County Council, having regard to various sporting events which may take place in the broader Dublin area in the coming years, take steps to maximise the potential to generate tourism in this County through engagement with the various sporting organisations involved. 

That this Council calls on the Minister for Justice & Equality, to create further legislative measures to protect women who are the victim of domestic violence.  Furthermore, for other relevant departments to commit to increasing funding for frontline services.  Although, there has been significant changes over the past number of decades in relation to domestic violence in Ireland, women are still not protected enough in their homes.  Ireland still has one of the highest rates in all of the countries in Europe for not meeting women’s needs when they seek assistance after the most serious incidents of violence by a partner.   Assault is a crime under Irish law; however, Domestic Violence is often treated differently.

• M7 Domestic Violence

That this Council endorses the Living Wage Campaign (www.livingwage.ie). As such, this Council seeks to implement the living wage, currently calculated at €11.45 per hour, as a minimum rate for all who are directly employed by the Council. Furthermore, this Council seeks to incorporate the living wage as policy in its procurement and contracting practices to ensure, in so far as is practicable, that all employees employed indirectly by the Council are paid the living wage. This Council asks that a report be brought to the relevant SPC/SPC's and the CPG for discussion on how such a policy can be implemented.

This council agrees to write to the Department of Transport Tourism and Sports and ask for the Government Swimming Pool Grant Scheme to be reopened as soon as possible.

• M16 Swimming Pool Grant

That this council recognises the stipulation of water charges is another taxation on working people in Ireland. We call for a boycott and campaign of non compliance and disobedience when the bills are first issued in late January.

• M30 Water Charges