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Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
David Fennell

"To ask the Chief Executive to produce a report for the discussion of the feasibility of the Council providing an addition dog run, specifically for small breed dogs within the confines of Corkagh Park?"

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

To ask the chief executive, in light of the difficulties concerning private operators involved in providing kennelling and pound services, if consideration has been given for the establishment of a dog pound/cat and dogs home within this councils control. Is there funding available for such an undertaking and if so which dept and under what heading could this be considered?

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

That this council agrees that in response to the trading restrictions imposed by government, that holders of casual street-traders licence should be offered reduced fees of 50% or more for the coming year. This motion takes cognisance of the fact that Dublin City council have already agreed to such a measure and this motion is also considered, in light of, the council's response to question 6 at Council meeting Jan11th 2021. Also, that such measures remain in place whilst trading restrictions are imposed by government and that the council seek a similar response from government on behalf of licence holders as those business that have been compensated by way of rates waiver.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Leo Magee

To ask the Chief Executive to identify possible locations in this Local Electoral Area where biodiversity meadows/areas could be planted.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Laurence Colleran

To ask the Chief Executive for an update in relation to the teenspace proposed for Templeogue and what it is envisaged that the teenspace shall include.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Joanna Tuffy
Responsibility:
E////Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

That steps will be taken to record old stone walls in the County, particularly old stone walls that feature in our villages are part of the landscape of villages, and to have a plan in relation to the preservation of old stone walls in the county.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Joanna Tuffy
Responsibility:
Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management

To ask if the Chief Executive Officer to give an update on all archives it has in relation to South Dublin County Council including minutes of meetings, lists of councillors, photographs etc. What steps are being taken to ensure that there is a historical record for researchers and have any steps been taken to digitize this record and if he will make a statement on the matter

 

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Joanna Tuffy
Responsibility:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive Officer what are the rules if a tenant wishes to apply to have someone added as a joint tenant and if he will make a statement on the matter

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Tony O Grady

That the Chief Executive takes steps to deal with the problem of run off water seeping from the wall at Tournville in Rathfarnham out onto the path and roadway at Woodview Cottage Green as per attached photos, and rendering the pathway, in particular, lethal for pedestrians in icy weather.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Joanna Tuffy
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

Can the Chief Executive give an update about Grange Castle Golf Course. What is the arrangement in terms of management of the course and is this due for renewal? Is the course being operated on "a pay and play" basis, including during level 3 restrictions, or do club members get priority? Can the feasibility of this course being a fully municipal facility in keeping with its original ethos be considered in terms of future plans and will the Chief Executive make a statement on the matter?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Joanna Tuffy
Responsibility:
E////Director of Land Use, Planning and Transportation

To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on how many applications there has been to date for the Covid Temporary Furniture Street Licence and if those applications can be broken down in to electoral area and if he will make a statement on the matter

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Y. Collins
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

That the Chief Executive would consider removing lamp post number 2 in Church Lane in Rathfarnham as it is choked with ivy and is inoperative and has been so for some time, and to replace it with a more traditional style of lamp post, like those in Rathfarnham village. At present, the lighting in the laneway is very poor and residents can be uneasy traversing the laneway after dark on their own.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor Joanna Tuffy
Responsibility:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on the South Dublin Community Response Forum. Can he confirm the supports offered by Community Call are on offer to those being asked to isolate or restrict their movements, and can the regional public health office be made aware that the supports under Community Call are on offer to those identified through test and trace as needing to isolate in their homes, and if he will make a statement on the matter

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive if he would give assurance that the fire services available in the County are capable of dealing effectively with the challenge presented by the development of high rise apartments and will he make a statement

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
A//Director of Housing, Social & Community Development

To ask the Chief Executive to detail his proposals to continue to deal effectively with the housing/homelessness crisis in our County and in reporting will he confirm current figures and make a statement

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive if he proposes to carry out a review of his current policy in respect of the annual challenge of bonfire season and will he appreciate the concerns regarding the huge costs to the Council regarding works associated with bonfire activities and will he make a statement

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive  to confirm the number of emergency calls received during the recent Christmas period and will he detail issues raised and make a statement

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive if he is monitoring the concerns about the level of water supplies in the County and will he update the members in the matter

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor C. O'Connor
Responsibility:
Director of Environment, Water and Climate Change

To ask the Chief Executive what further actions are planned in respect of Climate Change following the recent launch by Mayor Ed O'Brien of the first Climate Change Annual Report and will he make a statement

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. O'Brien
Responsibility:
Director of Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development

Noting the success of this Council's adoption of Clondalkin as a Fairtrade town, this Council agrees to explore the expansion of the idea to create Ireland's first Fair Trade County and notes the ongoing endeavours of Clonburris National School in this regard