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Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Adelaide
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on how the council plans to provide storage for community groups such as Cherrywood Tidy Towns and Clondalkin Celtic FC who need appropriate locations for equipment to continue their community activities.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. McManus
Responsibility:
Orlaith Maguire, Farhan Nasiem

That this area committee asks the Chief Executive to examine a large section of public realm outside Divine Word N.S. opposite 2-14 Grange Manor Close to be used a pick-up drop-off area for the local school and engagement may take place with school management? At present, this area is inaccessible for such use due to a high kerb in place.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor N. Whelan
Responsibility:
Director of Community

This Council writes to Government to expresses its dismay and reject government's plans to abolish or amend the Triple Lock, considering the proposal signifies a breach of trust with the Irish electorate and a serious diminution of Irish neutrality.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
Director of Economic Development

To ask the Chief Executive, whether South Dublin County Council’s hiring policy aligns with the Corporate Plan regarding race, where 'race (encompassing race, colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins)'  is an identified group under the Equality and Human Rights Duty - clarify whether there are any quotas or preferential treatment for non-nationals over nationals in recruitment—particularly when candidates have equal or differing levels of qualifications and experience

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Spear
Responsibility:
Director of Community

That this Council resolves to write to the Minister for Climate and the Environment requesting a national moratorium on further data centre expansion.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Adelaide
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

That this Area Committee write, requesting a response, to the Minister for Health calling for increased funding for the Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Taskforce.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
Director of Planning and Transport

To ask the Chief Executive if there are plans to review all current IPA Section 5 Exemptions granted within South Dublin to ensure all is in order, in light of recent events in Tipperary County Council.  

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Director of Housing, Social and Community Development
Responsibility:
Director of Community
Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee requests the repair of headstones in Mount St. Joesph cemetery.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Miriam Reilly, Sharon Conroy

That this area committee requests that the manager explain the delay in allowing CTT to place another container in the carpark of the Civic Offices.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Director of Finance

To ask the Chief Executive if it is possible to provide a breakdown of commercial rate income by income bands in 2024?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Director of Finance

To ask the Chief Executive to provide a breakdown of commercial rate income by electoral ward for 2024

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Ruth Stewart
Responsibility:
Andrew O'Mullane, Stephen Cullen

An update on school zone safety works in the area.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Director of Planning and Transport

To ask the Chief Executive for a report into the 'Bus Stop Enhancement Programme' which the NTA provided funding to South Dublin County Council for in 2024. Report to include a list of locations for each LEA.

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Housing Administration
Responsibility:
Ruth Stewart

Safe School Zone update

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Transportation
Responsibility:
Andrew O'Mullane

Safe School Zone Update.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Director of Climate Action

To ask the Chief Executive what bye-laws are in place for the effective management of clothes recycling banks?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Director of Planning and Transport

To ask the Chief Executive for a report on applications for retrospective planning permission. The report to detail the criteria for applicants and whether there is a different set of criteria for single applicants versus developers?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Joanna Tuffy
Responsibility:
Director of Economic Development

That the CEO investigate the feasibility of liaising with the Dublin City Council EU Programme Support Office which operates as part of its economic development remit and would investigate the feasibility of something similar  in South Dublin County Council to identify and manage EU funding opportunities for South Dublin County and to work across departments within the council to build awareness of EU funding

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

That this Area Committee launches a Village Enhancement Scheme for Rathcoole, with the aim of investing in the village while also addressing and alleviating ongoing traffic congestion issues.