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That this Council notes that EU based evidence shows that the majority of new jobs are created by SMEs in the first 6 years or so of their existence, acknowledges the commitment of the Manager and her staff to supporting and promoting economic development and job creation/protection, recommends to the Manager, that the Council, in co-operation with the CEB, the CDB, South Dublin Chamber of Commerce, ITT Dublin and Enterprise Ireland, organize, in the next 6 months a Seminar/Conference for SMEs, and start-up businesses which will have as a main objective the provision of information on all aspects of supporting and growing small businesses, including financial supports by banks, government and the EU, R& D, employee training and development and training, and marketing.
That the Manager provide an update on the proactive initiatives being undertaken by the Council as a response to the Age Friendly County Strategy, with particular emphasis on community outreach and involvement.
To ask the Manager to present a report on the current operations and work programme of South Dublin Tourism?
To ask the Manager for a report on the operation of the Council's private residential inspections unit; including details of the number of inspections carried out this year?
To ask the Manager to present a report of the profile of current participants from South Dublin County engaged with the IEN; including a breakdown by area and profession/business type?
To ask the Manager to present a report on the finding of any survey of needs carried out among participants engaged with the IEN (including in particular current participants from South Dublin County) identifying the key needs for supporting business start-up and development?
That this Council condemns the practice of illegal commercial postering and that the Manager reports on what prosecutions and fines have been levied for illegal postering throughout the entire county in the last few months. Can the Manager also provide details on what percentage of these fines have been paid and or prosecutions for non payment issued.
To ask the Manager to present a detailed report, for discussion, on the ongoing reforms of the organisation and operation of outdoor staff, with a view to delivering more integrated and effective services in the area of public realm maintenance and improvement, in particular with respect to litter management
To ask the Manager to present a detailed report, for discussion, on the ongoing reforms of the organisation and operation of outdoor staff, with a view to delivering more integrated and effective services in the area of public realm maintenance and improvement, in particular with respect to litter management?
"To ask the Manager to look at replacing the pedestrian barrier on the Ballyboden Road (nearest the junction with Ballyroan Road). This barrier was damaged in a car crash over 18 months ago and has never been replaced or made good?"
"To ask the Manager to provide me with an update in relation to the leaking pipe at (address supplied), I am informed there has been considerable activity with Council officials attending late at night in an effort to source/identify the leak?"
"To ask the Manager to report back into the progress made with regard to planning enforcement taken by this Council and concerning the authorised development of property at address supplied. To ask the Manager to consider instigating legal action if no progress has been made with regard to the matter?"
Confirmation & Re-affirmation of Minutes
Minutes of the Economic Development (including Planning) SPC of 13th February 2013
"To ask the Manager what steps can be taken by this Council to counteract growing number of posters advertisements appearing, not only on telegraph and electricity polls but also on road signs, within our ward seeking “cash for cars”?"
"To ask the Manager to agree the attached “wish list” as prepared by Butterfield District Residents’ Association, as to suitability of locations for the positioning of benches within the Rathfarnham area?"
Reports from Working Group Meetings
"To ask the Manager to walk Dodder Valley Park (Kilvere entrance), after entering the park, taking a left turn and note the muddy pathway. Follow the path around and there is a second similar patch further along and provide a solution to the source of water and an estimate as to when the necessary works could be completed?"
"To ask the Manager to include the entrance to Dodder Valley Park (Kilvere entrance) in the anti-dog fouling stencil programme and at regular spots along the pathway within the park?"
"To ask the Manager to consider cutting back and improving the entrance to Dodder Valley Park at the Kilvere end. This entrance looks unsightly and uninviting?"
Report on work to date arising from Working Group Meetings