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Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Schools and College Sites – 1.3.19: It is the policy of this Council to review the need for new primary school and second-level school sites in the Lucan, Palmerstown, Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas areas, particularly given the changes in populations in these communities, and that this Council will set aside sites for these schools in the next County Development Plan 2010 – 2016.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan
That it is the policy of the planning authority to develop a heritage centre at the round tower site, as per existing plan (SLO42)  
Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Delete the last sentence of Section 2.5.9, Renewable Energy, in the Draft Development Plan adopted in September 2009 and replace with the following:

“It is also an objective of the Council to support during the period of this plan a pilot project to demonstrate the exploitation and use of the renewable energy source being explored in the County, in a new energy self sufficient( in defined terms, such as self sufficient in terms of heating)  residential  development on existing residential zoned lands”.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
Recreational and Play Facilities: It is the policy of this Council to review the need for facilities for children and teenagers in the Lucan, Palmerstown, Clondalkin, Newcastle, Rathcoole, Saggart and Brittas areas, particularly given the changes in populations in these communities, and that this Council is committed to provide facilities including Playgrounds and Skate Parks in the next County Development Plan 2010 – 2016.  
Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

That SLO38 is amended to read “St. Cuthbert’s Park – Improvements Continue to improve the standard of facilities in St. Cuthbert’s Park, Deansrath, by the further improvement of pathways, boundaries, seats and recreational facilities, lighting and a Community Centre”

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Amend ‘Policy T14: Transport and Traffic Impact Statements’ by adding the following: Transport and Traffic ImpactStatement shall be prepared in compliance with the National Road Authority  Traffic & Transport Assessment Guidelines, September 2007.”

 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Sustainable Neighbourhoods – 6.3.3.: It is the policy of this Council to recognise the serious disruption to the quality of life of local families when inadequate boundary treatment is not provided, often times between adjoining estates, including Bewley Grove and St. Andrew’s Fairway, Lucan, where local residents have been experiencing the torment of anti-social behaviour arising from regular through pedestrian traffic, including at night-time.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan
That an appropriate amount of land be zoned to meet the future housing needs of the Brittas community as envisaged in Specific Local Objective 123 of the current plan
Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Amend table 2.2.6 to omit the long-term local road objective Esker Lane to Esker Meadow View”.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan
That SDCC identify a site for a Islamic Cultural Centre as follows- The Proposed Islamic Cultural Centre will cater for the Cultural & Educational needs of the rapidly growing Muslim community in Lucan area.   It will work towards establishing a conducive environment for promoting cross cultural understanding, racial Harmony, Mutual Understanding and appreciation of all religious views  in Ireland .   To Conduct Classes teaching major Ethnic Languages for the benefit of Muslims  as well as the community at large.      To provide a  platform for organizing and providing  due space for Cultural events / festival celebrations .   To provide  adequate services for  Funerals &  last rites  as per the Islamic faith.   Help and assist new Muslim residents in Lucan into settling and integrating into the community and act as a mentor for fledging associations between communities.   To   facilitate  the development of  Of Moral & family values and instill the ethos of cultural ideology within the community.   Provide a designated and authorized area for Congregation regarding the Religious & Cultural requirements for the Muslim Community in Lucan.   To work in conjunction with the South Dublin County Council voluntary and statutory sector bodies and local residents in order to raise the profile of the community as  more socially active and participant.
Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan
To insert an SLO to maintain the Boot Road junction connection to the Naas Road (N7)    
Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Amend Section 2.3.9 on ‘Ground and Surface Waters’ by omitting the sentence “In particular the requirements of the SuDs Manual by the UK’s Construction Industry Research and Information Association (CIRIA) shall be followed unless specially  exempted by the Planning Authority” and replacing it with the following:  The website www.irishsuds.com should be consulted for guidance.”

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor G. O'Connell
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

At SCR 52: Tourism and Recreation That this be transferred to Theme 3 and should merit a separate sub-section and that it be subdivided into recreational activities common to both and tourism only provisions. That it should include the following policies from other chapters i.e. 3.2.14 & 15, 4.3.6 & 4.3.8 and a policy on Country Recreational Activities toinclude walking,cycling, mountainbiking, nature trails, bird watching, painting, photography, field studies, back-packing, orienteering, para- and hang- gliding, canoeing & kayaking, caving, swimming in waterways, wild camping, pony trekking, boating and archaeological guided walks.  Also, it should be cross-referenced to 2.2.14 - Walking and Cycling

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan
Schedule 5 – Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell: It is the policy of this Council to engage the services of a suitably qualified consultant to independently review security and safety restrictions affecting lands in the vicinity of Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnell to ensure that best international practices are adopted in any review of the County Development Plan. Due consideration to be taken of any submissions by affected parties including the interests and rights of such as the Department of Defence, local land owners, and representative bodies of local businesses.  
Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Lavelle
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

To add the following policies to section 2.5.9:

Policy: It is the policy of the Council to prepare and adopt a county-wide Energy Action Plan for the County.  Such plan shall be drawn up and adopted by the Council within one year of the adoption of the County Development Plan. This plan shall identify future and current demand and include programmes to improve efficiency to reduce demand, to promote and increase the usage of renewable energy and ensure diversity of supply. This plan shall contain specific verifiable targets to be monitored and reported on annually to the elected members of the Council

Policy: It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of zero carbon housing in the County and in this regard to identify locations within the County to be designated as Green Zones, where such development can be prioritised.

Policy: It is the policy of the Council that the location of Green Zones shall be determined in accordance with the terms of a county-wide energy action plan to be prepared and adopted by the Council within one year of the adoption of the County Development Plan

Policy: It is the policy of the Council to promote the development of district heating networks throughout the County. Such networks to be powered from renewable sources such as geothermal, CHP or other suitable renewable fuels. This policy shall be implemented in accordance with the terms of a county-wide energy action plan to be prepared and adopted by the Council within one year of the adoption of the County Development Plan.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Hannon
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan
Amend SCR 57 to read, as follows: “It is the policy of the Council to prohibit the use of Off-Road Motor Vehicles in public open spaces, parks, grass verges, and in all public amenity/recreational areas and bye laws will be introduced to give effect to this policy.  The Council, in conjunction with other stakeholders, will also seek to develop a properly regulated facility in the County or the wider sub region for this activity.”
Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Motion also proposed by Cllrs. G. O' Connell, W. Lavelle, E. Tuffy, & C. Jones.

Under Specific Local Objectives, delete the objective entitled:  ‘2. Liffey Valley – Footpath and Cycleway’ it not being consistent with the provisions of the Special Amenity Area Order.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Tuffy
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

That 2.5.10.i Policy EC6 be amended by the addition of the following, after “sustainable manner”

“, and are fully consistent with the principles and policies in this Plan, relating to zoning of lands for residential development”

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor R. Dowds
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

This Council agrees to commit to adequate facilities for people with physical disabilities in swimming pools including the following:

(a) Adequately heated water.

(b) Adequate changing/ shower areas for both males and females.

(c) Chair lift facilities at the swimming pools with detatchable chairs.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Keating
Responsibility:
Colin Ryan

Motion also proposed by Cllrs. G. O' Connell, W. Lavelle, E. Tuffy, & C. Jones.

In the Draft Development Planunder the section ‘Specific Local Objectives’, amend the objective entitled  :  ‘2. Liffey Valley – Footpath and Cycleway to read as follows:

“Pursue the restoration, effective protection, and connection to the Guinness Bridge in conjunction with Fingal County Council”