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To ask the CEO how many fines have been issued in respect of dog fouling and/or other safety or enforcement issues by dog wardens in the last 12 months?
That this Council furnishes an update in relation to progress made in repairing footpaths and potholes in the Rathfarnham-Templeogue area, together with details of the locations and timeline for planned repairs from now to the end of the current repair programme.
That this Council furnishes an update in relation to badly needed repairs to public lighting in the Rathfarnham-Templeogue area and details of progress made with the ESB network in this regard, particularly as the evenings are now starting to draw in.
To ask the Council whether it has asked the Data Protection Commissioner to review its finding that the Council may not install CCTV in its public parks, to act as a deterrent against acts of vandalism such as the recent destruction of cherry trees and saplings in Dodder Valley Park, as per the Motion submitted by me at our Council meeting on the 13th May 2024
To ask the chief executive under what conditions the council would deem it appropriate to refuse to award procurement contracts to companies with links to (or operating within states charged with) genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. It is noted that the awarding of public procurement contracts is carried out in accordance with the revised directive 2014/24/EU (transposed into Irish law in 2017).
To ask the chief executive the costs associated with repairs, maintenance, or other necessary works completed by the council using outsourced/contracted workers for council homes
To ask the chief executive the percentage of the budget allocated Traveller accommodation that has been spent for each of the last 5 years
To ask the chief executive, since the implementation of the tenants in situ scheme, the total number of requests received from the council, the total number of homes bought under the scheme, and the average wait time from start to finish.
To ask the chief executive the yearly funding provided to the council and accompanying number of homes retrofitted as part of the Local Authority Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme, since the programmes rollout (broken down by year).
Given the horrific fire that recently destroyed the building at the St. Augustinian's site in Ballyboden, I request that the Council Executive provide a commitment to address concerns of citizens related to vacantbuildings/sites, and also seek a commitment that the securing the structure will now be enforced by SDCC if not done by the site owner.
To ask the council to urgently address the issue of underuse of allotment spaces - at present there are a number of lots in Friarstown that are not in use, but the criteria for reclaiming them is not enforced, despite there being significant waitlists for these spaces. I ask the department responsible to review the allotments and reassign any that do not adhere to the terms of lease.
That the council cut and maintain the grass verge at Rathfarnham Shopping Centre along Butterfield Avenue. It has been overgrown with nettles and other large weeds for months and is making it very difficult for anyone trying to navigate the already narrow path in that area.
That the council examine and report on the opportunities for much needed teen spaces and playgrounds in the Ballyroan / Butterfield area.
To ask the Chief Executive to outline what extra measures are put in by this council, in the lead up to Halloween, to prevent illegal bonfires. What is the process for reporting potential bonfire stashes?
To ask the CEO to describe the resources assigned to the Dog Warden section of SDCC.
"Could the Manager make a report to this Area Committee regarding the numbers of potholes in Tallaght reported by members of this Committee and what actions he has taken to carry out remedial works?"
Could the Manager please advise this Council if in cases where a successful claim for damages, caused by a Contractor working on behalf of South Dublin County Council, is made to Irish Public Bodies Insurance, would that payment for damages be recovered by SDCC from the Contractor?
Could the Manager please give details of the number of requests that were made for tree removals, resulting from damage to property in 2023/2024. Could he also detail the number of cases where the householder was asked to provide an Engineers report?
To ask the Chief Executive to outline what measures may be implemented to ensure full implementation of the three year tree maintenance programme by the end of 2025?
To ask the Chief Executive, given that not all estates are serviced within the three year maintenance plan cycle, can you outline how long it takes to complete tree maintenance across the county?