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That this Council calls on the Government to;
Immediately reverse domestic water charges which are an unfair and unjust double charge being forced on already struggling households.
Listen to the widespread public anger that exists towards this Government and Irish Water by the Irish people, who are now rightly organising and mobilising in protest and opposition to these water charges through the Right2Water public campaign which includes activists, citizens, community groups, political parties and trade unions.
CORPORATE PLAN 2015 - 2019
(circulated herewith)
That this Council welcomes and endorses a reduction in the speed limit to 30kph within residential estates in the county and calls on management to outline a procedure in which such proposals can be enacted as swiftly and efficiently as possible
TAKING IN CHARGE REPORT
DERELICT SITES
That South Dublin County Council will engage to Facilitate Directional signage with the Contractor at Newlands Cross and work with the Newlands Business Association to provide additional signage taking into account the new layout and increased risk of missing the proposed signs.
DECLARATION OF ROADS TO BE PUBLIC ROADS
(H7 no reports)
PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES / SITES
f) Proposed Disposal of Plot of Land at Firhouse Road and Killinniny Road Junction to Minister for Education and Skills (deferred from September 2014 Council meeting)
d) Acquisition by Purchase of Fee Simple - 10 Palmer Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
e) Acquisition by Purchase of Fee Simple - 24 Pairc Mhuire, Saggart, Co. Dublin
b) Proposed Exchange of Lands at Kilcarberry Avenue/Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22 – SDCC and William, Neil & William J. Durkan /Durkan New Homes
c) Proposed Disposal of Lands to the Rear of 1 St. Fintan’s Terrace, Palmerston, Dublin 20
a) Proposed Disposal of Affordable Dwellings
(no report)
That his Council welcomes Circular RSD 01/2014 on the control of Vehicle Speeds in Housing Estates, issued by Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sports, to all Local Authorities requiring an examination of speed limits in residential areas and housing estates to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians, especially children; and requests the Chief Executive, in line with the circular, to initiate consultation with residents across the County with a view to determine the need for new bye-laws for 30 km/h limits for residential estates and additional selected safety zones.
"To ask the Chief Executive if he will examine the road drainage near the parking bays in the vicinity of the Ulster Bank and The Coach House, as they are prone to flooding during wet weather; and especially to ensure that they are not blocked by fallen and swept leaves during the winter months?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on matters discussed at last months ACM regarding proposals for a pedestrian bridge across the Griffeen in Lucan village; especially with regard to what further contacts/discussions, if any, have taken place between the relevant Council departments regarding guarantees to ensure the bridge maintains the same levels of flood protection as currently given by the raised wall; given that climate change projections suggest increased heavy precipitation increasing the likelihood of the "one in 100" year floods such defences have been built for; and if he will make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update of the likely period planned for the holding of the planned plebiscite for the name change from "Palmerston" to "Palmerstown" in the village area north of the N4, given that the consultation process on the register of electors for same is due to be completed in a couple of days time; and if she will make a statement on the matter?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to detail the number of Council tenancies in the Lucan Electoral Area of Lucan/Palmerstown and provide a breakdown by estate and number of bedrooms?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update in response to discussions with Ballyowen Celtic FC in relation to the previously-agreed relocation of containers at Griffeen Valley Park?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the ownership of the land on the South Dublin side of the Silver Bridge (Farmleigh Bridge) and to outline whether any discussions are likely to be held regarding a possible purchase price which would aid long term plans for developing the bridge as a tourism and heritage site in conjunction with Fingal County Council?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for an update in response to my motion at the September meeting relating to plastering of walls at Foxborough, including a report on the request for an up-to-date costing of the works involved; and a response to the request for an examination of the options to provide grant funding to residents to carry-out the works?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the legal status of Shackleton Mills, Lucan and who the current owner is and if it is within SDCC?"
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the timeframe for implementation of options to revise junction arrangements at the Newcastle Road/Hillcrest Road junction in order to seek to improve traffic flow at Newcastle Road?"
"To ask the Chief Executive to outline a timeframe for the installation of new 'welcome' signage at key gateways to Lucan Village, to outline the locations where this new signage is to be installed; and to provide a graphic sample of the planned new signage?"
"To ask the Chief Executive if and when there are plans for a clean up of the falling leaves in the Lucan and Parmerston areas?"