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"That the Chief Executive attempt to eradicate rubbish, littering, etc at St. Brigid's Well, Lilliput Lane, it is a disgrace and needs to be rectified. Can the Council also arrange a clean up at earliest convenience."
That this Council ( cognizant of the current Garda investigation) calls on the Chief Executive for a full detailed report on the contractual operation arrangement between SDCC and Ashton Pound, and following on from the detailed report that this urgent issue be listed as a headed item for the next full Council meeting
That this Council agree that income limits for access to social housing should be removed to allow for a greater social mix in public housing.
Following reports of cruelty in Ashton Dog Pound, this Council calls for an immediate investigation of their activities and review of our relationship with them.
During the massive struggle that has been waged by ex- Debenhams workers across the companies 11 stores in Ireland the deficit of workers protection in liquidations has again been sharply exposed. This Council calls for the immediate implementation of the Duffy/Cahill Report, complied in 2016 in the aftermath of The Clerys dispute- as one way of strengthening workers rights and tackling the legal outs provided to major corporations who engage in tactical liquidations in order to avoid their obligations under hard won workers’ rights. If passed this Council communicates such in writing to Government, to all Local Authorities and to the ICTU offering its support for implementation.
That this Council asks that bicycle parking stands are installed at all playgrounds and playspaces across the county to encourage families to visit these amenities in ways other than by car. Such cycle parking facilities should be located close to and in sight of the playgrounds and should comprise of Sheffield Bike Stands.
This Council agrees to establish a "Coiste na Gaeilge"/Irish Language Committee comprised of elected members and representatives from the executive to oversee the promotion of the Irish Language within the County and to ensure that Council is an example of best practice in the use of Irish.
Motion Pedestrian Crossings push buttons This committee requests the CE to install Button free sensor systems on all pedestrian traffic lights. In light of the current environment we are living in and will be living in for sometime, any and all prevented measures implemented to assist with the battle against the virus will be welcomed by all in our county.
This Council calls on the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Staff & the Commander in Chief the President to promote and support the Irish Soldiers of A Company 35th Infantry Battalion and in recognition,and award 33 men 33 Distinguished Service Medals and 5 Military medals for gallantly recommended by the late Commandant Pat Quinlan. While serving in the Congo in 1961, under the UN flag, Commandant Quinlan and his battalion came under siege for 5 days while attempting to defend Jadotville and the peace in the small mining town. Segregated by a bridge they were cut off and 90 miles from HQ. The force in which Quinlan and his men fought against were led by Roger Faulques. Roger was hugely experienced in combat and his force heavily outnumbered and out gunned the 35th battalion. The Irish suffered no deaths and only a few wounded. Largely due to Commandant Pat Quinlan's insistence that the entire Company dig trenches. The men were then held in captivity afterwards for a month. Upon return home to Ireland they were not treated as heroes in fact many suffered shame. Internationally this feat has astounded Army's about how Quinlan returned them men who averaged age 18.5 home to their families alive. No doubt these men were nominated by Quinlan because they saved lives through brave and courageous actions - it would be just to honour his wishes of granting these decorations he listed and give closure to the 8 men still alive and the family's and memories of those who fought at Jadotville. In 2017, serving members were awarded Jadotville medals upon the then Taoiseach's recommendation. Although, this is a medal is to be cherished, it was not the MMG or distinguished service medal recommended by Pat Quinlan. At a time when our front-line services and forces are close to conscience. Recorrecting this history opens up and highlights a positive assurance towards these brave men and shows our current men and woman of service that we honour and respect them and we will always stand up for their good name and due merit if we feel it is at question with no time limit till closure is found. If passed, a letter from this Council will be drafted accordingly and dispatched forthwith to the above mentioned.
'Acknowledging the incredible work done in challenging circumstances by frontline drugs task forces both before and during the pandemic, that the Chief Executive write to Minister Frank Feighan asking him to ensure that funding on a sustainable, ongoing basis for frontline drugs task-forces is included in the upcoming budget.'
That this Committee requests that the footpath at the corner of St Peters Crescent leading onto Limekiln Lane is repaired. This footpath is in really bad disrepair and consists only of tarmacadem, rather than concrete. It is loose and difficult to walk on and a number of older persons and children have falled at this spot in more recent times. There is spraypaint on the ground near to it indicating that some works are due to be done in the area, though it doesn´t appear to be the case at this spot. Residents say they have reported this issue a number of times. If work is going ahead here, it would make sense that this footpath be dealt with also.
To ask the Chief Executive if there are guidelines in place that govern how tree maintenance works are carried out by crews (whether council or private contractors) dealing with trees that have power lines running through them? Currently, trees are been hollowed through the middle or at the side which then allow the tree to continue to grow around the cables. This results in the tree growing unchecked, leading to branches overhanging paths, blocking street lights and becoming dangerously top heavy and unevenly distributed. Trees can become diseased as a result of the breaks to allow cables pass through. They can also become wind-damaged as a result of the hollowing. We have all seen this year that with dangerously top-heavy trees, they are more likely to fall in the storms or in most severe of cases, will have to be cut down all together. Would the Chief Executive agree to look at ensuring crews carry out the most appropriate and necessary maintenance of these trees including that once they get to 'Wire Height' the whole tree should be evenly pruned where ever possible?
To ask the Chief Executive for information on what is envisaged and timelines in relation to the delivery of an ePlanning system in line with national timescales and provision of a new planning portal as per the SDCC Service Delivery Plan 2020. Is it the intention to enable the public and bodies to interact more easily and conveniently with planning, and also to greatly increase the speed and efficiency of the entire planning process and would the Chief Executive care to make a statement on the matter?
To ask the Chief Executive why there is a disparity between the treatment of online access to the details of the Council's Part 8 initiatives under the South Dublin County Council's website search and view function, when compared to the Planning Application documentation on proposals made by the public and private sector. To ask why there is a disparity between the amount of information provided for different Part 8 applications, see for example the difference between SD188/0001 and SD188/0002 and would the Chief Executive care to make a statement on the matter.
That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to publish an updated plan to deal with the Litter/Graffiti issue which is of great concern to communities throughout our County; does he have a view on the recent statements of IBAL in the matter; will he state the amount of fines for Litter/Graffiti abuses collected since January and will he make a statement?
To ask the Chief Executive if he has been informed of any increased funding for Fire Services in the County and will he make a statement in the matter?
To ask the Chief Executive if he has had any discussions with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in respect of the announcement on Budget Day of increased funding for Housing and will he confirm that he has proposals ready to respond to such a situation and will he make a statement?
To ask the Chief Executive to confirm numbers currently on the Housing List and will he give details in respect of each Electoral area.
To ask the Chief Executive what proposals are being considered to deal with serious Weather Events during the winter and will he make a statement?
To ask the Chief Executive what schedule he proposes to repair open spaces damaged over the recent Bonfire season and will he make a statement on his plans.