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To ask the Chief Executive for clarification regarding the LADP (local area development plan) policy H22, where it is stated that the building of a house in a rural area will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances and based on genuine economic and/or social need. Could he please define the term exceptional circumstances and provide some possible examples of what they would consist of, from both an economic and social standpoint?
This Council calls upon the Chief Executive to engage with the Tallaght and Clondalkin Drugs and Alcohol Task Forces, the HSE Addiction Services and the Community Drug Treatment Projects to explore the setting up of a Medically Supervised Safe Injection Facility, within our County, to provide a safe and secure environment for intravenous drug users, in an effort to reduce and ultimately eliminate deaths through accidental overdose.
That, recognising the invaluable work provided by the Lucan Women's Network, the Chief Executive work with the group to help secure a premises for them in the Lucan area.
"That this Area Committee investigates the feasibility of extending the footpath along the Castle Road, Saggart from Drury Mills to Millbrook Manor Nursing Home."
To ask the manager for a reports on the estates included in the footpath repair programme for 2021 and 2022 and to give a statement on the matter.
To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on when the council will cut back the overgrown bush/shrubs at address provided. This is a long standing issue and has been requested on numerous occaisions. It is attracting illegal dumping.
That this committee agrees that the traffic calming measures put in place at the junction on Foxdene Avenue /Meile an Ri Park and also on Greenfort Gardens are not fit for purpose, have increased safety concerns and must be replaced as a matter of urgency
To ask the Chief Executive what is the protocol with regard to those living in homeless accommodation provided by SDCC whose income levels change to an extent that it puts them over the income threshold for social housing can they remain on the housing list with no penalties.
To ask the manager to provide a report on the number of complaints of damaged properties due to the council carrying out footpath repairs, what was the outcome of such complaints and to give a statement on this matter.
To ask the manager to provide a report on the resumption of the window and doors replacement programme, what is the average waiting times and will additional resources be supplied to make up for lost time during the restrictions
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To ask the Chief Executive if he will introduce a freepost system for people wishing to write to South Dublin County Council, to encourage greater participation in local democracy, for people returning official documents, such as grant applications, housing applications sending in submissions on planning applications etc.
South Dublin County Council calls on the Minister for the Environment Eamonn Ryan T.D to amend the Litter pollution Act 1997 and the waste management act 1996 to provide a clear statutory framework for the use of CCTV by local Authorities to deter and prosecute litter offences within their administrative areas.
That this Council writes to the Government welcoming the decision to introduce and progress legislation to deal effectively with the ongoing menace of the illegal use of Quads/Scramblers which has been raised many times on this Council's agenda and the Joint Policing Committee and will the Chief Executive take the opportunity to update members in respect of his efforts to deal with the matter.
That this Council adopt the 'doughnut' economy as a policy to be applied, whenever possible in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, given that the Doughnut Economy is based on the premise that "Humanity's 21st century challenge is to meet the needs of all within the means of the planet. In other words, to ensure that no one falls short on life's essentials (from food and housing to healthcare and political voice), while ensuring that collectively we do not overshoot our pressure on Earth's life-supporting systems, on which we fundamentally depend - such as a stable climate, fertile soils, and a protective ozone layer.
That this Council commits to a timeline for the full phase-out of 'kissing gates' from parks and public spaces in South Dublin County. These gates are intended to deter scrambler bikes and quad bikes, but also deny access to users of wheelchairs, prams and bicycles. In view of new powers available to An Garda Siochana to act on the use of scramblers and quads in public areas, kissing gates can no longer be justified as a deterrent. This Council will adapt or replace all kissing gates to facilitate universal access to our public realm.
This council agrees that SDCC conduct a pilot project to map discarded drug litter caused by the use of Nitrous Oxide AKA “silver bullets” across the County. Furthermore, that this council write to the Minister for Public Health, Well Being and National Drugs Strategy, urging that he rolls out a Nitrous Oxide 'National Awareness Programme' and to engage the industry with responsibility for this product as part of the solution.
That this Council will conduct a feasibility study and work with the appropriate SPC(s) to look at the setting up of at least one Library of Things and Repair Cafe in the county.
That the Manager, wherever possible, acquires properties for social housing through Part V under all current and upcoming SHD developments, rather than agreeing to lease properties, and presents a report on the implication of Build to Rent planning permissions in relation to the delivery of social housing under Part V.
That the Chief Executive reports on the availability of interest-free/Islamic financing models supported by SDCC in terms of its own incremental tenant purchase schemes and Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan schemes; and, if facilitating same for residents of our county requires Departmental approval, to write to the Minister for Housing asking for such schemes to be facilitated at the earliest opportunity, with all due diligence applied.