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Item 88243 - Uisce Éireann Response Oct 25
To ask the Chief Executive what initiatives are currently in place across the county to encourage residents to volunteer, and to make a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the number of grants approved under each of the following schemes — the Vacant Property Grant, the Repair and Leasing Scheme, and the Derelict Property Grant — presented in tabular format by year since their introduction.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the number of planning permission exemptions requested to convert above ground-floor premises and former pubs into residential units, by Local Electoral Area, presented in tabular format by year for the past five years, and to make a statement on this matter.
That this Area Committee agree to move the Cherrywood Villas name stone to the correct side of the road to redress the mistake Google Maps is making in naming the entire road Cherrywood Villas when in fact it is a continuation of the Old Nangor Road.
"To ask the Council what measures can they take to address the road safety issues on Cuil Duin Avenue, particularly in the light of ongoing illegal parking which dangerously narrows the road?"
To ask the Chief Executive for the breakdown for 2025, in tabular form, of housing maintenance requests received by the council, including how many were investigated, agreed to, and completed?
To ask the Manager if SDCC has considered or piloted "chatty benches" in any park in the county, as per the proposed pilot in Fingal's Malahide Marina Green; if not, would it be possible to consider a plan for suitable locations in green spots around the county.
To ask the Chief Executive to report on the process for review of the differential rent scheme, including details of consultation with tenants, tenant unions such as CATU, and organisations with expertise in tackling poverty and inequality.
That SDCC ensure that all Council-owned park entrances, and exits from dog parks, display very clear signage stating 'Dogs Must Be Leashed' and include a prominently visible contact method for the Park Warden.
That this Council develops a clear guidance pathway for residents of private estates not yet Taken in Charge, (but expected to be in the next 12 months) on addressing recurring parking issues that have to potential to obstruct emergency vehicle access, including engagement with clubs, schools, and event organisers, and any other relevant bodies or agencies.
To ask the Chief Executive how it proposes to facilitate and encourage public engagement in the context of local authority led nature restoration projects.
To ask the Chief Executive how long it typically takes for single yellow lines and associated signage to be installed once it has been approved at a Council Traffic Management Meeting.
To ask the Chief Executive for details of initiatives to promote tourism throughout the County for 2026.
To ask the Chief Executive to set out in tabular form, by LEA, details of available age friendly housing and right sizing property schemes, together with details of any proposals for such schemes going forward.
To ask the Chief Executive whether the allocation of €100,000 in the 2025 budget for existing Tidy Towns groups and for support for new groups starting up was fully utilised in 2025?
To ask the Chief Executive how much of the allocated budget for the vacant property refurbishment grants was spent in 2025?
To ask the Chief Executive how many of the 77 applications for planning retention granted in 2025 were for developers or in respect of multiple units?
To ask the Chief Executive if the plans for the roll out of the new solar public bins could be outlined for 2026
To ask the Chief Executive to outline the additional cost and work that has been required by South Dublin County Council to clean up after the significant number of storms that have occurred over the winter 2025 period.