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That this Council commends the efforts by management, staff and particularly outdoor staff in dealing with the recent flooding which occurred in this County on Monday October 24th last and which caused significant damage to homes and public infrastructure. While recognising these achievements through actions and commitments given to flood victims also recognises that some preventative works may have lessened damage to peoples homes in particular. That this Council further understands that the event of October 24th can be described as a 'freak' calls on the manager to initiate procedures to ensure that drainage works are undertaken at Knockmore Park / Killinarden Park and that works are undertaken at two location on Whitestown stream to ensure similar flooding does not occur at Bawnlea Crescent, Cloonmore Avenue and Killinarden Estate in the future.
That the Manager outlines by way of a report the extent of the damage to homes within the West Tallaght area as a result of the unprecedented rainfall on the 24th October 2011 - that he outlines the Council's and other agencies response to the event and to indicate the cost of the event and how the Council will recoup these unexpected expenses into the future.
That the Manager give a full report to this meeting on the implementation of the policy on homelessness in this County, to include the number of people accommodated over the past three months, to include trends in recent and current demand, the ability of this Council to respond, plans for future development of the service and that a full discussion take place leading to further action to alleviate the plight of those who find themselves without accommodation.
That this Council welcomes the decision of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland to select Tallaght as one of three Sustainable Energy Communities (SECs) in Ireland, compliments the Manager and the team who developed and made the submission for the project, and requests the Manager to present for discussion at the November Council meeting a report setting out how it is intended to implement the Tallaght SEC, and providing a summary of anticipated outcomes and benefits from the project.
That this Council collate, as a priority, a report that incorporates all those areas in the County that are known to be prone to localised flooding with a view to determining how drainage and capacity to safely direct excessive rain /waste water from these vulnerable areas can be improved.
That Management update Members on proposals for exercise trails throughout the County, taking into consideration the recent allocation of grants for adult exercise equipment to parks throughout South Dublin County Council
That this Council requests the Manager to report on the status of the Council's Climate Change Strategy adopted some time ago, including information on measures being implemented as part of the Climate Change Strategy, and noting the continuing delay in the Government publishing a National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, requests the Manager to write to the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government seeking information on the current position regarding the publication of the National Adaptation Strategy?
That this Council takes into consideration those residents who have been unable to afford home insurance and have been flooded in the recent deluge. To report on any relief that can be offered given the extraordinary circumstances that the disastrous flooding caused.
That this Council calls for a full review of the aboricultural programme. Council firmly believes that any works carried out must give priority to trees that have posed a serious health and safety risk even at the expense of trees long awaiting cosmetic work that are nonetheless deemed safe.
That this Council calls for a full review of the aboricultural programme. Council firmly believes that any works carried out must give priority to trees that have posed a serious health and safety risk even at the expense of trees long awaiting cosmetic work that are nonetheless deemed safe.
To ask the Manager, in light of the recent severe flooding in the county
- What support systems are in place for the residents of non council stock whose homes were so severely damaged as a result of the Poddle River bursting its banks?
- At what point in time were the council aware that this was a serious situation and the emergency plan implemented?
That this Council calls on the Manager to update the meeting on what emergency equipment was available to council staff in order for them to perform their duties during the recent flooding event. Were there adequate supplies available and were the necessary health and safety measures taken to ensure staff safety?
Minutes from Tallaght Area Committee Meeting (2) 24th October 2011.
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