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Given the growing Homelessness issue in the Clondalkin area , the area committee calls for immediate action , we call for an emergency hostel to be built in Clondalkin. We also call on the Government to release funds in order to build social housing. We ask that the Alan Kelly T.D Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government be written to an that the crisis nature of the situation be expressed.
To ask the Chief Executive for exact figures of the "financial windfall" that this county is to receive and when will elected members will be involved in deciding its allocation?
"That this Area Committee recommends that the grounds in Dodder Valley park (behind Scoil Carmel and down to Mount Carmel Park) - which was previously earmarked for a grass running track and playing pitches - be developed only as pitches and at least 3 be made available for the use of Knocklyon Utd.
The grass running track should in turn be put on the grounds known as Kennedy field between Spawell Roundabout and the M50 - which was earmarked to be developed as an extra pitch for Knocklyon Utd.
It has been made clear by representatives of Knocklyon Utd. that only if the extra pitches are developed in Dodder Valley Park will Knocklyon Utd. be in a position to accommodate the Running track in Kennedy field.
This work should be carried out as soon as possible subject to the approval of each of the committee’s of Knocklyon Utd, Bros. Pearse and Templeogue Athletics Club."
To ask the Chief Executive what plans are in place to deal with the ever-growing homeless problem in SDCC and is there any plan to provide additional homeless emergency accommodation to cater for these emergencies?
To ask the Chief Executive to provide a list of all NAMA owned buildings and property/land in SDCC and to identify what could be used as accommodation for Homeless and also to outline any plans for these buildings and property/Land?
To ask the Chief Executive for a statement on how the Travelling community are catered for in SDCC and what efforts are made to support their culture?
PROPOSED EXTINGUISHMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY OVER LANEWAY TO THE REAR OF NOS. 34 TO 40 LIMEKILN AVENUE, WALKINSTOWN, DUBLIN 12. MAP REF: RE1122
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Mayor's Business
That South Dublin County Council supports the right of every LGBT person to live their lives openly and without fear. However, this basic human right is denied to many LGBT Teachers and other employees of institutions that claim a religious ethos, through the continued existence of Section 37.1 of the Employment Equality Act 1998 which provides a broad opt-out from equality legislation for such institutions.
We join with the LGBT community, the trade union movement and many others in calling for an end to this state sanctioned discrimination which creates an unacceptable 'chill factor' for Teachers in particular who happen to be LGBT.
We note that government have committed to amending Section 37.1 and we call for legislation as a matter of urgency, and certainly before next Spring's marriage equality referendum, so that no LGBT person has to choose between their job on the one hand and making a public life long commitment to their loved one on the other.
The right of employers to select candidates on the basis of a genuine occupational requirement is already enshrined in other provisions of the Employment Equality Act. Section 37.1 is both unnecessary and repugnant to the principles of equality and non-discrimination. It is also in conflict with EU framework directive law.
Government needs to act accordingly.
That SDCC supports The Carers Association and calls on the Minister for Social Protection to amend the Social Welfare Bill to make provision for the restoration of the Respite Care Grant
That SDCC supports The Carers Association and calls on the Minister for Social Protection to amend the Social Welfare Bill to make provision for the restoration of the Respite Care Grant
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Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to give detailed costs of removing the utility boxes located at the Old Bawn junction and relocating them to within 50 metres of their current location.Could the Chief Executive Officer also make a report to this Committee detailing if there are any recorded issues with the hedging that was planted to hid these utility boxes and if there are any traffic safety issues associated with these hedges.
"To ask the Chief Executive to inspect the green area beside Kilclare Drive. The residents say there is a substantial water leak beneath this green area which needs to be properly investigated.
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the proposed park in Newcastle Co Dublin and what site will be used for the Play space also what plans are in place to deal with the Deficit in Facilities for the growing population?
"Having established that the wasteland site at the corner of Jobstown Road and Suncroft Drive is part of a land exchange between Kelland Homes and the South Dublin County Council ( which by the way was two decades ago ) can we find out exactly what the Housing Department is intending to do with this plot. The residents are losing patience and would love to see a playfield there?"
To ask if South Dublin County Council can put recycling banks in North Clondalkin near Finches public house also can a full list of the Recycling initiative for the Clondalkin Area be given?
To ask the Chief Executive, what are the standards expected for a Council House and a rented House in South Dublin County Council?
To ask the Chief Executive what are the student visa changes for people coming to study in Ireland from other countries and when will they come into effect?
That the Chief Executive confirm the position with regard to speed limits n residential and housing estates throughout the County, having regard to the direction by the Minister for Transport, that the limit be reduced to 30km/h within such areas. Where it is confirmed that the 30km/h limit is not the norm within the County, please identify how soon the necessary by-laws can be passed and what timeframe is it envisaged that this County will be in a position to comply with this direction. I would also ask the Chief Executive to consider making provision in this year's budget for speed ramps and other traffic calming measures to ensure the safety of children, cyclists and pedestrians within the County.