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To ask the Garda to present a report including statistics relating to the theft of bicycles in the Dublin area with particular regard to the South Dublin county Administrative
To ask the Manager to specify the cost of grass cutting throughout the County during the grass cutting period up until September 1st 2013 and to compare this to the same period last year and to state whether the same volume was cut as last year. Finally could the Manager state how many times the Belgard Rd was cut in 2013 in comparison to 2012 and to state the costs associated with both periods?
To ask the Manager how much funding of the allocated 2013 budget for window replacement has been spent to date and to state how many houses have availed of the scheme during this budgeting period and to finally state how many homes have benefited in each LEA?
"That this Committee agrees that the Manager resurface the traffic calming ramps and platforms on Willowbank Drive which have fallen into a poor state of repair and to give a timeline for the completion of the work should the motion be passed."
"That the Manager update the committee on the Zebra Crossing requested by the BDRA at Orchardstown Avenue."
To ask the Manager to send a letter of congratulations to all organisers, volunteers and participants in the recent "Tallafest - Town and Country Fair" which was a huge success by all accounts which brought back a sense of Community into Tallaght Village and reclaimed the space for the Community. This Council further wishes all of those involved the very best of luck in continuing and expanding the Festival into the future and offers them the continued support of South Dublin County Council?
"That the Manager update the Committee on the second traffic survey I requested to be carried out at Rosemount Car Park and to outline what contacts have been made with the traders and other stakeholders in the area to advance their concerns regarding parking in this car park."
To ask the Manager for a report of the arrangements and resources currently in place for the ongoing maintenance and repair of playgrounds?
To ask the Manager for an update on funding and spending for 2013 for housing adaptation grants (HAGS/MAGS/HOPS) and the tenant disabled persons grants, and to state the Council's approach to seeking funding in Budget 2014 for these grants?
To ask the Manager for an updated schedule for the introduction of Irish Water and associated projects, and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Manager to outline the Council's approach to Hallowe'en 2013 in light of previously high clean up costs and other pressures on Council resources, and to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Manager if he would please make a statement on the proposed new regulations for the movement/restriction of certain vehicles through the county and in particular to clarify:
when will the new regulations come into effect
what will be the effect on roads that have an existing vehicle restriction
will roads that have an existing vehicle restriction have to apply under the new regulations, and if yes under what format and who will decide
what role will the existing traffic CCTV play in the implementation of the new regulations
will the new regulations ensure that the (restricted) movement of unauthorised vehicles and traffic across designated roads and communities will be (1) easier to enforce (2) more strictly enforced
what guarantee can this Council give to residents who suffer from the movement of undesirable vehicles that the hazards caused by these vehicles will cease or be significantly reduced in the future?
To ask the Manager for a report on the fisheries facility in Corcaigh Park and to address the following:
What is the purpose of the Corcaigh Park Fishing facility?
Has the facility been in operation year to date and if yes how does usage compare to similar periods in 2012 and 2011? What has been the income to the Council for each of these three periods?
When was the facility last put out to tender?
How many tenders were submitted?
What criteria were used in awarding the contract?
What is the life-span of the contract?
the Manager satisfied that this facility is serving its purpose?
To ask the Manager for a report on the recent decision to award the Dog Pounding Service to Ashton Kennels and specifically to address the following and to make a statement on the matter:
- Does the decision comply with the following "2.—(1) Every local authority shall provide in the functional area of such authority such pounds as the county registrar shall, with the approval of the Minister, direct either generally or in any particular case, and every local authority shall maintain in accordance with this Act every pound provided by them under this Act. (Pounds Act 1935)"
-Exactly how many kennels are at Ashton??
- Do they have isolation kennels? How many kennels?
- How many dogs (from all areas not just SDCC) have been euthanized (pts) since 1st of August.
- What breeds of dogs have been euthanized (pts)
- How many SDCC dogs have gone to rescue? What rescues?
- How do they plan to deal with disease outbreaks (especially given that appear to they have lots of volunteers coming and going walking dogs)?
- What arrangements are in place for dogs that require veterinary treatment?
- If the pts rate goes up by the end of the year will the council reconsider their decision or carry on with Ashton??
- Will there be regular veterinary inspections, if yes, who will carry out them out , will it be done by the same veterinary inspectors that deemed Ashton suitable in the first place or will it be carried out by separate and independent inspectors?
- What has SDCC done to alert the public to the new venue for the dog pound and how has it been publicised - and what will be done to make people aware that the pound has moved across the city to Ashton. Dogs are often left in pounds because their owners don't know where or sometimes what a pound is. What onus is on the council to let people know of the change in service
- What role, if any, does SDCC recognise can be played by animal welfare organisations, e.g. A Dogs Life, in the rescue and welfare of dogs vis a vis the Councils obligations in this area?
- What animal welfare and rehoming implications were considered when awarding and locating a new pound contract and the rehoming of dogs by both the public and animal welfare groups; was it prioritised when achieving an economically advantageous tender?
To ask the Manager for an update on any additional cycle lanes planned by the Council, to give a report on recently installed lanes and their location, and any other cycle facilities recently made available, including in parks. To also ask for reports on liaison with the NRA on promotion of cycling in the Country?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on the number of housing units allocated by the Council in 2012 and to-date in 2013 to SDCC Applicants, under each of its housing provision schemes, including in collaboration with voluntary housing associations, and if the information can be provided in tabular form, by scheme, month and location?
To ask the Manager to give an update on its programme for additional libraries in the County?
To ask the Manager to report on measures being taken to ensure the maximum registration of eligible voters for the upcoming referendum on the future of Seanad Éireann?
To ask the Manager for a report on the provision of financial support for Festivals in the County in 2013, and how monies have been allocated?
To ask the Manager for an update on the Council's Swimming Pool Programme, and if the Government has given any indication to SDCC on the reopening of the grants scheme for Local Authority swimming pools?