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Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee agrees to discuss the routine cleaning of the visible and accessible water channel at St Brigid's Well, Boot Road, Clondalkin.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Director of Climate Action

To ask the Chief Executive if SDCC is in a position to request that a fire brigade equipped with an elongated ladder that can reach higher floors of apartment blocks should be permanently stationed at the local fire station for the area?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor T. Gilligan
Responsibility:
Gary Walsh

To ask the Chief Executive for details regarding the impact, successes / failures of the recent Bawnogue upgrade scheme. What changes have been complete since the initial delivery, and why were they necessary, are any further amendments require?

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
David Fennell

That this Area Committee agrees that the Estate Road Sweeping Contractor employed by SDCC will bring their vehicle onto Woodford Way, Woodford Meadows, Woodford Crescent, and Woodford Park not just Woodford Downs.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Director of Housing

To ask the Chief Executive how many staff are currently employed in the medical priority assessments section, and compare the same numbers in the past 5 years?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor M. Johansson
Responsibility:
Director of Housing

To ask the Chief Executive for the average length of time for assessment of medical priority transfer applications in 2025?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
David Fennell

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the implementation of the Public Realm Programme of Works for 2025?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Director of Climate Action

To ask the Chief Executive if SDCC have horticultural staff employed that have the proficiency to both plant and maintain fruit trees and hedges in public parks such as apples, pears, plums, damsons, mirabelles, raspberries and blackcurrants?

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor E. Ó Broin
Responsibility:
Director of Climate Action

To ask the Chief Executive why SDCC begins mowing its meadows in August as opposed to say in October when there are less bees and other insects feeding?

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Laura Abbey
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

HI 6 CASUAL TRADING BYELAWS REVIEW AND DRAFT REVISION OF CASUAL TRADING BYELAWS

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Laura Abbey
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

HI 5 REVIEW OF SDCC PLAY POLICY

Headed Item
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Laura Abbey
Responsibility:
Sharon Conroy

HI 2 CLIMATE ACTION INITIATIVES

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor W. Carey
Responsibility:
Director of Housing

That this council calls on the Chief Executive to carry out a feasibility study on the possibility of establishing a primary maintenance team with responsibility for tenants living in accommodation for aged residents and those not medically able to carry out upkeep to their properties.

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor K. Keane
Responsibility:
Director of Housing

To ask the Chief Executive to indicate what is the final number of properties that will not proceed to procurement/legal stage due to the Governments policy on funding for the Tenant in Situ Scheme which SDCC have now paused.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor A. Edge
Responsibility:
Brendan Redmond

That the Council close Bohernabreena cemetery to vehicular traffic at night owing to increased criminal activity in the small hours with offenders often trespassing into neighbouring properties. 

Question
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor J. Spear
Responsibility:
Director of Housing

To ask the Chief Executive what is the average time that someone is on the medical priority list before they are made an offer of housing? Please include information over the last 10 years.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
C AC Meeting Administrator

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Area Committee condemns all form of racism and attacks. We also send solidarity to the Indian community who have been targeted of late by writing to the Indian ambassador. No racist or any other attacks are acceptable or welcome in our community.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Sile Coleman

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Area Committee request, on behalf of Newcastle Community, that SDCC Libraries Department consider how a 'Library hub' can be provided in Newcastle.

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Hazel Craigie

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Area Committee request, on behalf of Newcastle Community Council, that SDCC planning department look at the allocation-designation of a secondary school site for Newcastle in any future planning requests given that Newcastle now has the criteria of 2 allocated primary school sites. 

Motion
Meeting:
Submitted by:
Councillor F. Timmons
Responsibility:
Hazel Craigie

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this Area Committee request on behalf of Newcastle Community Council that SDCC planning department look at the allocation-designation of a Newcastle Sports centre (aside from CC) site for Newcastle in any future planning requests given the needs for Cricket , GAA pitches , Tennis , Basketball etc in the Newcastle area.