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That in considering planning applications for public facilities and businesses that preference will be given to applications which allow the exploitabtion of electric cars in order to reduce carbon emissions, by providing charging points.
| Transport and Roads Public Lighting That this plan promotes the use and promote the use of low energy bulbs/heads for all public lighting( introducing a 70%energy saving) that we promote the use of energy light control systems That this Council co-operate with other Councils and the Depto of Environment in development of alternative energy source systems for public lighting(solar/wind/hybrid) |
That this plan promote a percentage of car charging points in all substantial developments and all public car parks.
| This plan agrees to promote the development of secure cycle bays/facilities in the vicinity of public transport. |
This plan agrees to promote the use and proliferation in suitable areas of multi story park and ride facilities.
Connected Place – Unauthorised Waste Disposal – 2.4.17: It is the policy of this Council to vigorously pursue companies and individuals who engage in illegal dumping, and to do so with the intention of imposing the maximum fines for such illegal dumping.
Waste Management: To amend the County Development Plan to include: It is the policy of this Council to develop its own Waste Management Plans and promote: reduce, reuse, and recycle, and that it is the policy of this Council not to incinerate materials.
| Policy ##: Horse Carcass Hygiene: It will be the policy of the Council to remove the carcasses of dead horses from lands in the control area of the Council within one week of notification being served to the Council by any party regarding the carcass; in the interests of Public Health and Safety, Animal Welfare and wider economic considerations regarding protecting the Agri-Food and Equine sector from the risk of spread of disease. |
Policy ##: Nomination of Authorised Officers under the Control of Horses Act:
It will be the policy to immediately liase with the Dublin SPCA in order to designate Named Inspectors from the DSPCA as “Authorised Officers” under the Control of Horses Act; so as to facilitate the Dublin SPCA being able to support the Council in meeting the Council’s legal responsibilities under the Act; and to facilitate the Dublin SPCA undertaking their duties in relation to animal welfare and human health and safety considerations more effectively.
| Policy ##: Enforcement of The Control of Horses Act In order to address the mounting threat to public health and safety and animal welfare of uncontrolled horses in the Council’s jurisdiction; it will be the policy of the Council to enforce strictly The Control of Horses Act 1996 and any amendments thereof, and to conduct a policy of mandatory enforcement of the Council’s Bye Laws on the matter of horse welfare, in particular but not limited to enforcement of: . Specification of control areas . Age limitations for horse ownership . Licencing requirements . Maintenance of a register of Horse Licences |
| Policy##: Enforcement of EU directive on ‘Identification of Equidae’ It will be the Council’s policy to implement and enforce the requirements of EU Directive (EC) No 504/2008 particularly in relation to the requirements for horses to have passports and be micro-chipped in the interests of : Public health and safety, Protection of the food-chain; and The economic imperative of protecting the reputation of the Agri-Food sector worth over 16.8 Billion annually, The international reputation of our equine sector, its associated revenues, and the tri-partheid agreement on the movement of horses so fundamental to the smooth operation of the industry and its ancillary industries, particularly given our proximity to The Horse County’ of Kildare, a showcase of the Irish equine industry. Note : For reference http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/farmingsectors/horses/equineidentificationdocumentspassports/ |
| Policy ##: Management of uncontrolled horses It will be the policy to remove as legistively prescribed all horses in the jurisdiction, particularly those on Council lands not complying with the legislative requirements of the Control of Horses Act and any amendments thereof; and to implement a zero-tolerance policy on same and to secure re-imbursement from the Dept of Agriculture as appropriate for the removal and management of such horses. |
| Policy ##: Management of land for unauthorised and/or uncontrolled horses It will be the policy of the Council to engage with landowners in the jurisdiction, particularly on land zoned for development, but currently not being developed; which is being utilised for horses; in order to restrict the un-authorised use of their land for horses, and to remove them. This being in the interests of managing the County’s spiralling population of uncontrolled and inappropriately managed horses; in the interests of public health and safety and animal welfare. |
Insert, ‘It is the policy of the Council to encourage and resource partnerships between the Council and local community organisations and groups for targeted clean ups in areas with a high concentration of litter, such as Quarryvale Park, Ballyowen Park, Collinstown Park and St Culberts Park.’
| That no commercial or publicly controlled incinerator be built in South Dublin. |
| That the exclusion zones on mobile technology mast as proposed by this councilor and agreed at last development plan be carried forward into new development plan 2010-2016 (Noting that further improvements have been made in technology since the last development plan was agreed namely that - routers have now entered the marketplace and available and in use in Ireland which are capable of interacting with base stations up to 5km away. Furthermore than the exempted development in this category is not extended. |
Telecommunications and Energy – High-Voltage Power Line: To amend the existing policy 2.5.5.ii to read: It is the policy of this Council to work with Eirgrid, and encourage all agencies involved, to seek the placing underground of the high-voltage power line, including the pylon at the junction of Station Road and the Adamstown Link Road, Adamstown, and the boundary at Dublin City Council.
At 2.5.7.ii EC3: Telecommunication Antennae and Support Structures
add : “Prohibit any development which would impinge on a public right of way or walking route.”
At 2.5.12.i EC6 Small Add in after Wind energy, “hydroelectric “
That it is the policy of South Dublin County Council to promote a geothermal heating pilot project within the boundary of currently zoned residential lands.