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Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Duff
Responsibility:
Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

That this Council calls on the Manager to ensure that future or planned Active Travel Schemes, not yet at the Consultation stage, be it Part 8 or Section 38, involve discussions with the Council's Community Department officers, to better connect with Residents Associations or established groups, in areas of proposed works.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Murphy
Responsibility:
Director of Housing, Social and Community Development

That the Chief Executive extends the windows and doors scheme to tenants who have, at their own cost, replaced their windows and doors during the period of their tenancy.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor D. Adelaide
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

That this council stops the use of glyphosate by council workers and contractors

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management

In the wake of Hungary's constitutional amendment denying the rights to expression, assembly and non-discrimination to LGBTQ+ citizens and associated draconian surveillance measures, that this Council calls on Ireland's MEPs to push for sanctions and infringement proceedings by the EU Commission against Hungary.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor P. Holohan
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management

That this Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth to urgently review the planning and legislative framework used for the development of International Protection Accommodation (IPA) centres, particularly those established under emergency planning exemptions in accordance with S.I. No 376/2023 - Planning and Development (Exempted Development) (No. 4) Regulations 2023 in exercise of powers conferred by Sections 4(2) and 262 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, to ensure that, going forward, the siting of IPA centres involves transparent engagement with local authorities, democratic input from elected councillors, and meaningful public consultation.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sheehy
Responsibility:
Gormla O'Corrain

To ask the manager is there any further Vaping shops planned to be opened in our local LEA as I am growing in concern for "Youth at Risk: The Public Health Implications of Expanding Vape Retail Outlets". Have shops in our LEA been fined for selling Vapes to under age children.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Rosena Hand

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the uptake to date of the Open Library initiative in Lucan Library, which was warmly welcomed by the community. Can statistics or feedback be provided to show how the service is being used since its introduction?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sheehy
Responsibility:
Orlaith Maguire

To ask the manager to work on a campaign to create awareness and risk to pedestrians who are vulnerable to electric bikes and scooters travelling on the footpath in response to feedback and complaints.

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Planning
Responsibility:
Colin Clarke

Adamstown Civic Building

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management

STANDING COMMITTEES ORGANISATION, PROCEDURE & FINANCE - FOR APPROVAL

(a) Calendar of Meeting Dates

(b) Report on Conferences & Training

(c) Filling of Vacancies on Committees/Statutory Bodies

(d) Review of Standing Order in relation to the Chief Executive's Monthly Report

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development, Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change, Director of Housing, Social and Community Development, Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING

a) Arts, Culture, Gaeilge, Heritage and Libraries SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

b) Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

c) Economic Development, Enterprise and Tourism SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

d) Housing SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

e) Social, Community, Equality SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

f) Land Use, Planning & Transportation SPC

(i) - Report of Meeting

(ii) - Minutes of Meeting

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management

REPORTS REQUESTED BY AREA COMMITTEES - FOR NOTING

(No Reports)

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development

PROPOSED DISPOSAL OF PROPERTIES/SITES - FOR APPROVAL

(No Reports)

Correspondence
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community Directorate
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management

REPLIES, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE

Replies

 

Acknowledgements

 

Correspondence

(a) Kerry County Council Motion regarding grant applications.

(b) Fingal County Council Motion regarding fox hunting.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sheehy
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

To ask the manager what is the number of dog fouling fines in our community compared for the year 2024 compared to the year 2023. Can I also ask when is the dog fouling initiative that the council spoke about earlier this year in the chamber likely to start?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. O'Toole
Responsibility:
Edel Clancy

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the long-awaited opening of the Lucan Swimming Pool and Leisure Centre. In addition I wish to reiterate serious concerns raised by members of the community regarding the proposed pricing structure for the facility. As a publicly-owned amenity funded and delivered by the local authority there is a strong expectation that the pricing should reflect that of a public leisure facility and remain accessible to all residents. However the current pricing model appears significantly higher than comparable public pools and centres in surrounding areas. Can the Chief Executive clarify: 1. What oversight or control the Council has over the pricing structure of this facility? 2. Whether any reassessment of the pricing is being considered to ensure fair and affordable access? While the public welcomes initiatives such as subsidised school programmes it is the base-line pricing for everyday users individuals, families, seniors and regular swimmers that presents a barrier and contradicts the principles of accessibility and inclusion that should under-pin a publicly-owned amenity.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sheehy
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the manager to place a dog bin on the far side of Neilstown park where dog walkers some of which are our more senior members of the community have asked to represent their voice in this request please.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brady
Responsibility:
Suzanne Furlong, Damien Wildes

To ask the CEO for an update on the Part 8 sports changing rooms pavilions. The update should include, by Part 8 project, the status, expected delivery timeframe, and the key milestones in bringing each project to delivery.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brady
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

This committee calls on the CEO to review whether repair works to the footpaths and cobbled areas in Castlegate, Adamstown may be accommodated within the 2024 Roads Programme. Multiple sections of cobblestones are raised or sunken, posing a serious trip hazard, especially for parents with young children and individuals with limited mobility or vision impairment. In addition, the surrounding footpaths are uneven and obstructive, creating ongoing safety and access issues for wheelchair users and visually impaired pedestrians. While these works are currently listed for consideration in the 2026 Roads Programme, the CEO is requested to review the feasibility of advancing some or all of the repairs into the 2024 programme, in light of the documented health and safety risks and the need to ensure safe and inclusive pedestrian infrastructure.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. Brady
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the CEO if the pruning of low overhanging tree branches in the Adamstown area, particularly along Castlegate Way and the route down to Lidl, can be expedited given the health and safety risk posed to pedestrians by branches obstructing the footpaths.