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That the Manager while recognizing the importance of Health and Safety at work and the need to provide a safe working environment for all Council employees and Contractor’s staff engaged in work on live roads adjacent to or close to traffic and with due regard to the safety of the general public that it is also necessary for this Council to be able to continue to provide and maintain services in a safe and efficient manner, calls for an immediate review of the new interpretation and the effects caused by the implementation of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2005, the various improvement plans and the Ashbourne Document to identify those services which are adversely effected or not being provided as a result of the cost and resource implications in attempting to carry out those functions.
That the Manager while recognizing the importance of Health and Safety at work and the need to provide a safe working environment for all Council employees and Contractor’s staff engaged in work on live roads adjacent to or close to traffic and with due regard to the safety of the general public that it is also necessary for this Council to be able to continue to provide and maintain services in a safe and efficient manner, calls for an immediate review of the new interpretation and the effectscaused by the implementation of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2005, the various improvement plans and the Ashbourne Document to identify those services which are adversely effected or not being provided as a result of the cost and resource implications in attempting to carry out those functions.
To ask the Manager in view of the number of community and state CCTV systems established in the County area and in view of the concern regarding their use and accountability, will he agree to give a report in conjunction with other agencies on their operation to elected Councillors in the near future?
COUNTY DUBLIN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 2009
a) UNAUDITED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2008
b) AUTHORISATION OF OVER EXPENDITURE 2008
Approval of registration of charge in favour of the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism in respect of site at Ballyowen Park, Lucan – proposed lease for all-weather facility to South Dublin Football League Limited.
"To ask the County Manager if he will respond to a request to have a seat installed at Bohernabreena Cemetery, as requested by a person *details supplied, and if he will investigate the reasons for the delay in responding to this request, to date?"
Cathaoirleach's Business
That this Committee recommends that a playground be built in Rathcoole Park.
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS
Mayors Business
That the elected members condemn the decision by the Government to reduce by almost €3M the funding to this Council for this year, and the risk to jobs and services that this savage cut poses.
To ask the Manager has there been any updated circular from the Government outlining a new sales strategy aimed at releasing affordable homes where local authorities are currently experiencing difficulties and with a view to reducing local authority waiting lists?
To ask the Manager if he will make a report on the Council's programme of grass cutting in the current season, including (1) cutting of grass and maintenance of open spaces within housing estates which have been taken in charge, (2)cutting of grass and maintenance of open spaces within and at the entrance of estates where the developers are co-operating with the Council on preparing for taking in charge and where the developers have responsibility for grass cutting, (3) cutting of grass verges and central medians on public roads within the county, and (4) cutting of grass and maintenance in cemeteries in the County?
To ask the Manager for an updated report on the Intellectual Enterprise Zones initiative?
To ask the Manager if he will provide a report to members on the current operation of the various Grants Schemes available to older householders, householders with disability, householders with mobility problems, and if he can indicate the adequacy of the funding available to the Council for 2009?
To ask the Manager to present an update to the Council on his proposals to assist Job Creation in the County?
To ask the Manager to outline to the Council his proposals to take effective action in respect of Anti Social Behaviour in the Council's Housing Estates?
To ask the Manager to report to the Council on his ongoing efforts to attract tourists to South Dublin County?
To ask the Manager to report to the Council actions he proposes to minimise inconvenience householders throughout the County in respect of scheduled Bin Collections on Bank Holiday Weekends?
HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS SCHEME 2009 – Approval in Principle.
APPOINTMENTS TO STATUTORY AND OTHER BODIES