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To ask the Manager for an update on the Greater Dublin Agglomeration Noise Plan and the next steps to be taken in addressing noise pollution identified through the mapping exercise?
To ask the Manager for an update on the status of Housing Adaptation Grants applications, and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Manager to provide a report on the practical assistance, support and initiatives provided on a standalone or partner basis by SDCC in (a) maintaining and (b) growing employment in the County?
To ask the Manager to state the supports which will be made available to retailers and other businesses outside of the areas designated as part of the "Villages Initiative," to state if a second tier of village/suburban centres will be considered for a separate scheme, and to state if any grants or supports available under the proposed "Villages Initiative" will be extended to those in other areas?
To ask the Manager for an update on the implementation of local government reform with regard to this Council and associated organisations, including but not limited to what was outlined in the "Putting People First" Action Programme and the Local Government Efficiency Review Group, and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Manager for a Report on the installation in a number of Council Parks of exercise equipment during the last two years, and if he will give information on the extent of use of the facilities, and whether there have been any incidents of damage to equipment or facilities arising from anti-social behaviour?
To ask the Manager if he can provide figures for the number, and percentage, of liable residential units which have paid the Local Property Tax to-date in 2013 and the amount of money collected?
To ask the Manager if he will advise of the amount of money collected for development levies in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 to date?
HOMELESS ACTION PLAN 2014 - 2016
(circulated herewith)
That this Council requests the Manager to prepare a protocol or guide on the classification of derelict sites so as to ensure consistency and provide clarity to inspectors, landowners and the public, including on the definition of factors to be assessed and considered when inspecting potentially derelict sites
That the Manager compile a report on the feasibility of rezoning vacant/derelict sites within the county to better serve the public and their interests
That this Council requests the Manager to present an update report on the reform of public realm management services, in particular litter management services; and to further request the Manager to ensure:
- the use of green machines across the county;
- more frequent targeting of litter blackspots; and
- the emptying of litter bins in busy urban areas over weekends.
To enhance and promote voter registration/participation that this Council, in conjunction with Student Union body, consider a visible registration drive - on campus - at the various third level education facilities within the County
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
That this Council expresses its concern regarding the resourcing of the fire service covering South Dublin County, in particular the new requirement for staff at Tallaght Fire Station to tend to fires in part of County Kildare, and calls on Dublin City Council, Kildare County Council and the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government to reconsider this requirement in light of concerns expressed by firefighters regarding the overstretching of cover for this area.
That this Council calls on the Manager to provide a report detailing (a) what parts of Kildare are the staff at Tallaght Fire Station serving since September 23rd 2013 and what distances are involved at the extreme end from Tallaght, (b) has there been a detailed risk assessment been carried out to ensure there is no possible negative affects on the service being provided to the Citizens of South Dublin from this Station and (c) is there financial implications either negatively or positively on the South Dublin County Council Budget as a result of this new arrangement.
That this council calls on the Manager to arrange for a yearly rotation system to be put in place in relation to road sweeping during the Autumn season. This would ensure that each area receives equitable treatment.
That this Council requests the Manager to prepare a protocol or guide on the classification of derelict sites so as to ensure consistency and provide clarity to inspectors, landowners and the public, including on the definition of factors to be assessed and considered when inspecting potentially derelict sites?
That the Manager compile a report on the feasibility of rezoning vacant/derelict sites within the county to better serve the public and their interests
That this Council calls on the Minister for State at the Department for Health, with responsibility for Primary Health Care and the National Drugs Strategy, Alex White TD, to give direction to the Local and Regional Drug Task Forces, regarding the inclusion of Alcohol in the National Drug Strategy, and to indicate to each Task Force if additional funding is to be made available to the Task Forces to develop local strategies to help combat the impact of alcohol misuse on local communities.