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Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social and Community Development

To ask the manager how long is it currently taking to process housing adaptation grants

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social and Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive how many expressions of interest were received, and purchases made in relation to the intention to buy turnkey homes advertised by SDCC in 2022.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive to examine the condition of a public wall at the rear of a public walkway from Glenbrook Park onto Willbrook Road, and if management may engage with the property owner (43 Glenbrook Park), and arrange any repairs if needed as necessary, and if a statement may be available?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To request the Chief Executive to arrange new tree planting or hedging along a public wall (address provided), as this location was recently cleared of hedging, and if a timeline may be available?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social and Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive the number of new social housing tenancies in 2022, across all available methods (existing housing stock, new build, AHB, leasing etc.), and if a statement may be available?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
E////Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation, Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

That SDCC creates a policy on use of inclusive street furniture in our public spaces, including mobility-friendly benches accessible for older people and those with arthritis, tables suitable for use by wheelchair users, and seating for people with young children.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Mary Maguire

That the Manager urgently provides road safety, such as a school warden for Firhouse Educate Secondary School at Hunters Road, as more permanent road plans are in process to prevent accidents from teenagers crossing the street on the way to and from school.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Donaghy
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management

Following the recent report of the Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity, that this Council affirms its support for measures that will improve the sustainability and prosperity of our vital agrifood sector, and of our long-term food security, and will write to the Minister to this effect.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Michael McAdam, Brendan Redmond

Cathaoirleach's Business

That SDCC will develop a map or add to an SDCC APP to show the Dodder Valley Greenway, to include entry points, cycle parking, water fountains, electric bike charging, trishaw operating locations, accessible parking, seating, refreshment facilities, playgrounds, nature and biodiversity interest spots and other points of interest.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

Cathaoirleach's Business

That a new litter bin be installed at the front of St Colmchilles National school on Idrone Avenue.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Manager to list the public-access sensory gardens that are open or planned in the Firhouse/Bohernabreena area?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the manager to comment on the progress of the provision of bottle banks and recycling services for residents of the Firhouse and Bohernabreena area.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Manager about planned sculpture installations in parks in the area?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Rosaleen Dwyer

To ask the Manager to describe the aquatic and invertebrate life in the Dodder River running through South Dublin County Council?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Fiona Hendley

To ask the Manager about the domestic violence services and supports, including contact numbers, for those living in the Rathfarnham/Templeogue/Firhouse/Bohernabreena Area.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Richard Fitzpatrick

To ask the manager to detail the water quality results for the Dodder River in South County Dublin 2020-2023?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. Hagin Meade
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change, E////Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

To ask the Manager about the development of a South Dublin County Council specific Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan, to include the timeline for development and implementation of this plan, as a method to reach our Climate Action Goals.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

To ask the chief executive how this council prioritises action on Air Pollution?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Costello
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

"To ask the Manager is there an update on communication with owners of 10 & 11 Old Bawn Road - have they repaired the damaged roof tiles and cleared out the rubbish from the back yard. Have discussion progressed with SDCC regarding selling the properties to SDCC?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive to outline the work carried out on Fairview Oilmill in removing ivy and was it removed using best practice as not to dislodge the stonework ? Can all the trees growing within the fence around the building be looked at to ensure they are not damaging the remaining structure? Also, when will this work recommence on this important building as listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage?