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To ask the Manager for an updated report on progress on the implementation on the two projects under the Mayor's Initiative, at Balgaddy and Mac Uileamm Estates, and to compliment the Manager and staff of the Community and Housing Departments in achieving additional funding for these projects?
That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the range of supporting services this Council provides for our youth and children in the areas of sport, music, play, social, drama and the arts, indoor and in our parks. At a time of deep recession many families in this county appreciate these services, and would the Manager set out what services can be developed or extended for the benefit of the many young people and families of this county, and would the Manager also consider producing an A-Z of free facilities available for the families of this county, hard copy or electronically?
To ask the Manager how many applications have been received by the Council to date for grants under the Higher Education Grants System (including applications from new applicants and applications for continuation grants), how many applications have been determined, and how many students have received payments of parts of their grants to-date?
To ask the Manager if he will provide a report on the current activities of the Housing Department in the provision of housing for persons who were deemed to be homeless by the Council, the report to include information on direct provision by the Council and provision by Housing Agencies/Homeless Agencies where SDCC has an involvement, including securing Government funding, or otherwise?
To ask the Manager if he will write to the Minister for Environment, Heritage and Local Government requesting the Minister to advise when it is intended to publish the National (Climate Change) Adaptation Strategy, noting that intended dates announced by the Government for its publication have long passed?
ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR STRATEGY
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That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the range of supporting services this Council provides for our youth and children in the areas of sport, music, play, social, drama and the arts, indoor and in our parks. At a time of deep recession many families in this county appreciate these services, and would the Manager set out what services can be developed or extended for the benefit of the many young people and families of this county, and would the Manager also consider producing an A-Z of free facilities available for the families of this county, hard copy or electronically?
That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the range of supporting services this Council provides for our youth and children in the areas of sport, music, play, social, drama and the arts, indoor and in our parks. At a time of deep recession many families in this county appreciate these services, and would the Manager set out what services can be developed or extended for the benefit of the many young people and families of this county, and would the Manager also consider producing an A-Z of free facilities available for the families of this county, hard copy or electronically?
That the Manager would present a detailed report for discussion on the range of supporting services this Council provides for our youth and children in the areas of sport, music, play, social, drama and the arts, indoor and in our parks. At a time of deep recession many families in this county appreciate these services, and would the Manager set out what services can be developed or extended for the benefit of the many young people and families of this county, and would the Manager also consider producing an A-Z of free facilities available for the families of this county, hard copy or electronically?
That this Council requests the Manager to write to An Taoiseach and to the Minister for Communications, and convey to them the Council's views on the postal services provided by An Post and the need to protect the Universal Services Obligation by legislation, as expressed in the following:
"South Dublin County Council calls on the Government to recognise the unique and vital role of the postal service in Ireland, as a means of communication, as a vital economic tool and as an intrinsic part of the fabric of the community.
Our postal service has a social value and an economic value; these must be properly protected as the Government drafts legislation to open the postal market to full competition. Postmen and women provide an important public service and also function as an integral part of the social fabric of their community, particularly for the elderly and the isolated citizens whose only human contact might be their post person. Furthermore An Post’s extensive delivery and collection network, is an intrinsic part of the economic and business infrastructure of the country. Reaching every corner of the country and by delivering to every front door An Post is an essential partner in business from a marketing, payment collection and business generation point of view.
As Ireland prepares to liberalise its postal market it is essential that the Government acknowledges this important public service, ensures that the Universal Service Obligation is protected by legislation and does not allow the opening of the market to lead to wide spread job losses, social dumping and an erosion in service levels as has happened in other countries who have already opened their postal market to competition."
That this Council requests the Manager to write to An Taoiseach and to the Minister for Communications, and convey to them the Council's views on the postal services provided by An Post and the need to protect the Universal Services Obligation by legislation, as expressed in the following:
"South Dublin County Council calls on the Government to recognise the unique and vital role of the postal service in Ireland, as a means of communication, as a vital economic tool and as an intrinsic part of the fabric of the community.
Our postal service has a social value and an economic value; these must be properly protected as the Government drafts legislation to open the postal market to full competition. Postmen and women provide an important public service and also function as an integral part of the social fabric of their community, particularly for the elderly and the isolated citizens whose only human contact might be their post person. Furthermore An Post’s extensive delivery and collection network, is an intrinsic part of the economic and business infrastructure of the country. Reaching every corner of the country and by delivering to every front door An Post is an essential partner in business from a marketing, payment collection and business generation point of view.
As Ireland prepares to liberalise its postal market it is essential that the Government acknowledges this important public service, ensures that the Universal Service Obligation is protected by legislation and does not allow the opening of the market to lead to wide spread job losses, social dumping and an erosion in service levels as has happened in other countries who have already opened their postal market to competition."
"To ask the Manager to ensure that the grass verge at the junction of St Joseph's Rd with St James' Rd, Greenhills, continues to be cut by the Council, as has been done for many years, given the elderly nature of residents in the immediate area?"
"To ask the Manager give a report on the Traffic lights at the junction of Ballyroan Road/Firhouse Road to look at the provision of a new pedestrian crossing to be incorporated in the lights system at this junction. Pedestrians crossing the road to access the Bus stop at the start of the Firhouse road find it unsafe to cross. To access the Bus stop there is no pedestrian light to do so other than the Knocklyon junction?"
That this Committee recognises that there is a particular problem with old trees on St Joseph's Rd, Greenhills, many of which are unsuitable and cause a variety of difficulties for local residents, including trip hazards, resin and detritus damage to cars and driveways, blocking sunlight, coming into contact with wires, and having low-hanging branches. This Committee mandates an immediate audit of all trees on the road and the investigation as to whether all, most or some of the original trees should be removed and replaced with more appropriate trees, and a schedule of most immediate work to be carried out, to report to the December Area Commitee.
"That the Manager cease work on the Pay parking scheme at Owendoher Crescent Rathfarnham until an agreement has been reached with the concerns and wishes of local residents of Owendoher Crescent."
"To ask the Manager if he will agree to carry out the same extensive work that is being done to No 9 Quarry Road, Walkinstown for our elderly tenant living at *Details Supplied who is not well and needs his home to be insulated? Can the Manager say if he will carry out such improvements and possibly levy him the charge against his rent and will he make a statement on this request?"
That a site visit be agreed for Kilcronan Court/View, Clondalkin regarding additional works to combat anti social activities.
That the Manager provide a map outlining the proposed lockable gates and other measures to combat anti social activity in and at St. Cuthbert's Park, Clondalkin.
To ask the Manager, has a sign for Deansrath Community College been provided?
That this Committee seek an up to date map regarding the Metro line (proposed) at Dunawley, Clondalkin in view of changes proposed to the route including details as to whether trains will cross at entrance to Dunawley or exit on to Fonthill Road.