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To ask that the Manager would report in detail as to why grass remains un-cut, in some cases for many months, including in road medians, and verges in our county? In some adjoining local authorities it is evident that grass in similar locations is being maintained on a regular basis, an example of which is on the N4 where on the Dublin City side grass is being maintained regularly and on South Dublin County Council side it is in the most appalling condition.
To ask that the Manager would report in detail on the lack of regular maintenance to this county's cemeteries. The lack of regular maintenance is the source of great upset and embarrassment to many residents, particular those visiting the graves of their loved ones on weekends, anniversaries, birthdays etc. In addition many residents visiting cemeteries in South Dublin for funerals have remarked how unsightly our cemeteries are. Will the Manager also report in detail as to what measures will be taken to remedy this very serious and sensitive matter?
To ask the Manager to report in detail on the introduction, including time-scale, for the long awaited and now overdue new domestic refuse system?
To ask the Manager to inform and update the Council on the lack of funding for the 'housing aid for older persons grant', 'housing adaption grant' etc taking into account no funding has arrived from the Department since January when it was due and what plans are in place to ensure that our elderly and disabled citizens can receive the essential assistance applied for through these schemes to enable them to live a more comfortable life and can the Manager make a statement on the matter?
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That the Manager would agree to carry our review surveys of major road widening projects in our county, which when completed, often following decisions made by An Bord Pleanála, leave homes in many areas in our communities at serious disadvantages owing to increased noise levels and loss of visual amenities, which clearly demonstrates that examination of such matters at the early planning stages can be inadequate or even flawed.
That the Manager would agree to carry our review surveys of major road widening projects in our county, which when completed, often following decisions made by An Bord Pleanála, leave homes in many areas in our communities at serious disadvantages owing to increased noise levels and loss of visual amenities, which clearly demonstrates that examination of such matters at the early planning stages can be inadequate or even flawed.
That the Manager would agree to carry our review surveys of major road widening projects in our county, which when completed, often following decisions made by An Bord Pleanála, leave homes in many areas in our communities at serious disadvantages owing to increased noise levels and loss of visual amenities, which clearly demonstrates that examination of such matters at the early planning stages can be inadequate or even flawed.
That the Manager will present a detailed report for discussion, and following earlier representations, on what new facilities are been sourced by this Council that would provide the residents of this county with additional outdoor recreational and sporting opportunities that are also less conducive to anti-social behaviour and vandalism? There are newer and more innovative such fittings for parks and open spaces that could be explored on a pilot basis and that may prove to be successful and beneficial to all our people, and that are required now more than ever, and that will play a part in ensuring we have a healthier community and that will also assist in combating anti-social behaviour.
That the Manager would agree to carry our review surveys of major road widening projects in our county, which when completed, often following decisions made by An Bord Pleanála, leave homes in many areas in our communities at serious disadvantages owing to increased noise levels and loss of visual amenities, which clearly demonstrates that examination of such matters at the early planning stages can be inadequate or even flawed.
That this Council calls on the Taoiseach and the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to publish the National Carers Strategy as committed to in the Social Partnership Agreement - Towards 2016, and in the Programme for Government, as a matter of principle.
To ask the council and Gardai for a report on the enforcement of the HGV ban on Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown to include the number of offences detected and fines issued during 2008 & 2009 and to advise on measures to improve enforcement of the ban.
To ask the Manager if the council is engaged or planning to engage with the FAS Work Placement Programme placement?
To ask the Manager to provide an update on the Intellectual Enterprise Zone Initiative and to ask if there are any plans to extend the initiative to other parts of the County?
To ask the Manager for a report on the number of applications and approvals for house improvement grants, including Grants for Older People, Mobility Grants and Disability Grants, made in 2008 and in 2009 to date and to advise on whether current funding from the Department of Environment & Local Government is sufficient to deal with the estimated uptake for the remainder of 2009 and 2010?
To ask the Manager for an update on plans for the leasing of unoccupied new housing stock in privately constructed development for social housing purposes?
To ask the Manager for details on the number of units rented by the council under the Rental Allowance Scheme, categorised by different unit type & bedroom number and indicating an average rent payment for each category?
To ask the Manager to advise on the council’s powers with regards to addressing anti-social behaviour by tenants accommodated under the Rental Allowance Scheme?
That this Council asks the Manager to introduce a minimum of 4 grass cuttings in every graveyard in the County during the grass growing season. The current situation of one cutting per year has resulted in graveyards being inaccessible, particularly to senior citizens, and is causing emotional distress to families who have loved ones buried in these graveyards.