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That this council calls for the introduction of a four day work week, with no loss of pay, in the civil and public service. On passing a letter is issued to the minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform.
That this Council requests that SDCC Organise information outreach sessions so that ordinary people can understand and appreciate the SDCC's systems and also what the SDCC can do, cannot do, and why. (This could help to improve the public's understanding of SDCC's powers and obligations, and also SDCC's limitations)
That this Council calls on the Minister with responsibility for mental health services and the HSE to permanently fund the UMAAP (understanding and managing adult ADHD programme) and to give increased provision to services provided to assist both Adults and Children with ADHD.
That from the 1st January 2024, this Council bans the purchase, sale and distribution of single use plastic bottles and single use coffee cups in all the Council owned premises, including businesses and franchisees operating on Council property.
That the Chief Executive carries out an audit and/or compiles from existing information a list trip hazards from cracked or jutting pavements in the county.
Can the part of Tandy's Lane off Dodsborough Road (near the Marian Shrine and between Tandy's Lane and Woodview Heights) that comes under the remit of the Parks Department be looked at from the point of view what steps can be taken to enhancing the green environment at this location from the point of view of the residential amenity, and safe route, while maintaining and protecting any wildlife in the vicinity. See photos.
To ask the Council to inspect the bus cushions at St Patrick's School Ballyroan Crescent Rathfarnham as they are lifting and broken and a trip and safety hazard for children crossing the road.
The entrance to Scoil Treasa in Firhouse at the back gate off the lane has become dangerous, slippy and mucky. Children have fallen and slipped , particularly on frosty mornings and this needs to be made safe ahead of Winter. The new footpath and lighting along the fence at school is a great addition thank you to the staff. Can this small patch be rectified to make this safe for children.
This Council calls on the Chief Executive to identify and acquire protected, possibly derelict, structures in the County that were formally houses or hotels with the view of refurbishing for housing or hotel purposes.
Can the CEO give a report about Beckett's in Cooldrinagh, Lucan, from the point of view of the Council's duty under the Derelict Sites Act to take all reasonable steps (including the exercise of any appropriate statutory powers) to ensure that any land situate in their functional area does not become or continue to be a derelict site, and also any responsibilities it has in respect of the conservation of this protected structure.
To ask the Manager what is the safest way of disposing of Nitrous Oxide Cannisters, and if SDCC would consider providing specific bins for these dumped nitrous oxide containers at key locations in the Rathfarnham/Templeogue/Firhouse/Bohernabreena area, so that they can be disposed of in the safest way, as residents and business people are faced with the problem of disposing of them when they are dumped on their properties, and also if SDCC would consider a public awareness campaign to alert residents of South County Dublin to the safest way of dealing with this ever increasing problem for the area.
To ask the Chief Executive what action he will take to remedy the dangerous road conditions and potholes in Cherrywood, Cappaghmore and Fonthill caused by recent works ?
To ask the Manager if SDCC currently operate a Bulky Household Item Waste Collection in the Rathfarnham/Templeogue/ Firhouse/Bohernabreena area, and if not, are there plans to do so in the future so residents in the area who do not have their own transport can get these items removed from their premises and this service will also contribute to the circular economy.
To ask the Chief Executive for a report into the premises over Bawnogue shops that Michael O Meara foundation used owned by SDCC - what is status of this? And could it be considered for Clondalkin helping homeless and those in need ?
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Area Committee asks the Taoiseach and Minister for Justice to act on the Issue of nitrous oxide by following the UKs guide in Legislation and also rolling out a national education programme for Young people and Parents as a matter of urgency
To ask the Chief Executive for an update on when the 'Pope's Lane' sign will be erected?
To ask the Chief Executive Would SDCC consider publishing Local History articles published in the Echo Newspaper under - Local History with Monica McGill, what is involved in this?
To ask South Dublin County Council to provide sandbags and flood prevention mechanisms to Edmondstown National School, Ballyboden. The Owendoher River running through Rockbrook came over the bridge during the recent bad weather in the area and the school have no preventative measures in place and are at a high risk of flooding. Videos attached for reference.
That this Area Committee requests SDCC to present an update re taking in charge Castlechurch, Newcastle
MOTION FELL
To ask the Council to account for the overall upkeep of Ballycragh Park including the ongoing littering and anti-social behaviour issues, maintenance and upgrading of the pedestrian entrances and kissing-gates and the damage to bins in the park.