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Following the attached Sinn Féin motion that was passed in March of this year, This Council reaffirms it’s call to the Chief Executive to review the current waste collection services in conjunction with the other Dublin local Authorities and the Unions with a view to the remunicipalisation of the domestic waste service whereby the Council would take charge once again of the Service but this time in a more efficient and cost competitive manner than was previously the case
This Councils calls on the Chief Executive take appropriate steps to ensure that all litter prosecutions take place in the closest Courthouse to the community where the offence is alleged to have taken place, so as to maximise the deterrent effect of prosecution for litter offences.
That South Dublin County Council calls on the Irish Government Departments of Health, Justice and Equality and Children and Youth Affairs to recognise that Parental Alienation is “Substantial and sustained dissatisfaction within a caregiver-child relationship associated with significant disturbance in functioning” as coded by the World Health Organisation in the latest International Classification of Diseases version 11 and to implement recommendation 36 of the Report of the Reform of the Family Law System October 2019.
That this Council calls for the introduction of electronic booking systems for community centres in the County.
That the elected members of this council, recognising the importance of recycling in tackling the climate crisis, condemn increases in fees for recycling/green bins by local waste management providers, and re-iterate our support for the re-nationalisation of waste management provision which should be regarded as a public service.
That South Dublin County Council designs and implements a Residents Association Handbook for the County which would be a go to for all new and existing associations in the County.
That the members request the Chief Executive to design, install and organise for Plaques similar to the one in the photo to be placed in our parks in thanks to all our volunteers/hero’s that have helped out in so many ways during the challenging times of Covid19
That the Council will promote social distancing in the community and that in response to this motion an outline will be given as to what steps are proposed to ensure social distancing in our county in public spaces including in local parks, villages, community centres, and how the Council will help local businesses in adapting to providing goods and services while ensuring social distancing, and are social media campaigns planned.
Deputations (No Business)
'That this Area Committee calls for additional resources to be made available to deal with the growing problem of dumping/littering in Tallaght parks and open spaces and may we have a detailed report for discussion'
"To ask the Chief Executive for a report on plans for a senior citizens housing development on Old Bawn Road, when will the proposed local community liaison group be set up and will he confirm plans to facilitate the concerns of the local soccer club using the pitch and make a statement."
"To ask the Chief Executive if he proposes to progress plans for the much needed Community Centre in Citywest, will he detail contacts he has made and make a statement."
"To ask the Chief Executive if he has investigated reports of an archaeological site in Aylesbury Park and will he update members"
"To ask the Chief Executive to update members on the whole issue of the Wetlands at Sean Walsh Park"
"To ask the Chief Executive to respond positively to calls for traffic calming/speed reducing infrastructure on Cookstown Road especially at St Marks GAA club and St Marks Community School; will he appreciate the dangers being created and make a statement"
"To ask the Chief Executive when he expects works to be completed on the new pavilion in Dodder Valley Park, Old BAwn; will he confirm that all community concerns have been addressed and make a statement"
"To ask the Chief Executive if work is continuing on the Register of Electors 2020/2021"
"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm plans to restore Library services in Tallaght"
Following on from reports from members of the public regarding anti-social behaviour in the Thirty Acres and in Dodder Valley Park, involving intimidating behaviour by groups of youths who are gathering in both locations and verbally and physically threatening people who are walking through both parks, this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive to increase the presence of Park Rangers in both locations, to give reassurance to the Public.
To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on survey of the Old Cemetery in Bohernabreena - St Joesphs Cemetery - as to the number of unused plots and ownership of same and also to the legal situation and practicalities in regard to taking these plots back.