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

To ask the Chief Executive what is the delay in permitting Mini Forest preparation & planting, requests are months with SDCC?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor S. O'Hara
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

That this Area Committee consider closing the access between Castlelyon and Alymer View Green estate in Newcastle, as it is contributing to both road safety issues and antisocial behaviour.

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

To ask the Chief Executive to consider repainting the disabled parking bay outside St Martin's National School, Brittas, in blue to improve its visibility and ensure it is identifiable to all road users.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
John Hegarty

To ask the Chief Executive would the Council consider putting in a wheelchair space at the pedestrian entrance to Corkagh Park on Cherrywood Crescent and a shaded area to stop cars blocking the access from the road onto the path for wheelchairs and buggies?

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Joe Lumumba

Update: Local Co-Ordinator, Healthy Age Friendly Homes Programme.

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Community
Responsibility:
Joe Lumumba

Update: South Dublin Age Friendly Programme

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

To ask the chief executive what criteria is used when deciding to remove kissing gates in the Rathfarnham Templeogue Firhouse Bohernabreena area?

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Libraries & Arts
Responsibility:
Orla Scannell

Applications for Arts Grants.

North Clondalkin Community Choir.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Sinnott
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

To ask the chief executive if a report could be provided on tree maintenance for Barton Rd Ext in Rathfarnham which is included in the "Tree Maintenance Program 2023-25 rathfarnham-tree-maintenance-programme-2023-2025.docx

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor N. Fennell
Responsibility:
Caitriona Lambert

"That this committee agree upon the need to address the inadequate public lighting situation along the stretch of road (R120) linking the N4 (from Vesey Park down as far as The Hollows Apts) into Lucan Village. Specifically, calling upon the manager to carry out a public lighting survey/inspection, with a view to scheduling the installation of new improved additional lighting measures, whilst also committing to refer any necessary interim tree pruning works that are encroaching on existing lighting as part of this agreed action."

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

To ask the Chief Executive if any progress has been made in relation to the provision of a Food Production Hub to support food businesses and the growth of a food cluster in South Dublin?

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

To ask the Chief Executive how many small and medium enterprises in South Dublin availed of the €4,000 Power Up Grant in 2025?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Community, Director of Climate Action

To ask the Chief Executive would he consider how SDCC can address the storage requirements for groups that undertake clean ups and community events in their area so they can continue this vital community work?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Community

To ask the Chief Executive would he consider raising the Council grant available to residents groups who undertake vital work on their estates and area and also outline grants available?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Climate Action

To ask the Chief Executive would he issue a report on how SDCC can address the need for play spaces in older estates for estates that want them?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Climate Action

To ask the Chief Executive would he issue a report on what events are allowed in our parks and that the reply address how the issues of portaloos and supervision of large events are handled? 

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Director of Housing

To ask the Chief Executive to explain why is the homeless section of SDCC telling people that are homeless or at risk of homelessness that in order to get homeless supports/homeless assessments they must be on the social housing list or have an application pending - this criteria is not stated in legislation.

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

To ask the chief executive for an update following the passing of the motion below at the November 2024 Area Committee Meeting: "This Committee acknowledges the work and community service provided by Tidy Towns groups and voluntary litter picking groups across the area. This Committee notes a number of new groups have been formed and welcomes and supports their community service. In light of this growing movement, this committee proposes that a half day meeting or event for volunteers to come together to share best practice, network and to promote this work across Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Firhouse and Bohernabreena be arranged and to develop a sense of communities coming together."

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor L. de Courcy
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the "Pizza Box bins", have they been used for empty pizza boxes, have other items also been placed in these bins?

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

To ask the Chief Executive if the South Dublin County Council holds a database of residents associations and groups and whether consideration has ever been given to arranging events to bring together groups to interact, network and share ideas?