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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, June 13, 2011

HEADED ITEM NO.4a) (11)

Minutes of Environment SPC held on 7th February 2011

Attendance

 

Members                                             Officials

Cllr John Hannon                                    Philomena Poole – Director of Services

Cllr Gus O’Connell                                   Dermot Finch - Senior Engineer              

Cllr Eamon Tuffy                                    Maire Ni Dhomnaill - Senior Executive Officer

Cllr Emma Coburn                                  S. O’Brien - Environmental Awareness Officer

Cllr Eamon Walsh                                   Sheila Kelly - Administrative Officer

           

Sectoral Interests

Connie. Kiernan – Community Forum

Mary Clare Wallace

Una Ruddock

 

Apologies

Cllr John Lahart

Sherri Brennan

Pat Lee

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor John Hannon presided.

Item 1

Minutes of Environment SPC meeting held on 15th November 2010.

Proposed by Cllr O’Connell, seconded by Cllr Coburn and Agreed

Item 2

Matters Arising

v      Amend end time on 15^th November 2010 minutes to reflect end time of 8.10pm

Item 3

Litter Fines and Enforcement - Discussion on Level of Enforcement and Collection Rates

An update report on the Level of Enforcement and Collection Rates was presented Ms S Kelly, Administrative Officer. Following contributions from Cllr Hannon, Cllr O’Connell, Cllr Coburn, Cllr Walsh and Ms Kiernan; the Director of Services Ms Poole responded to the issues raised by the members.

It was agreed that the issue of collection of court fines would remain on the agenda for a further meeting to assess progress. In addition the Data Protection issue in relation to “Name and Shame” was discussed and further advice is awaited. Cllr Walsh requested that the related Department of Environment circular be circulated to himself.

Item 4

Business Survival and Water Conservation

A comprehensive report on water usage and businesses was presented. The Members welcomed the report. Following contributions from Cllr Hannon, Cllr O’Connell, Cllr Coburn, Cllr Walsh and Ms Kiernan; Senior Engineer, Mr Finch responded to the issues raised by the members.

 

Item 5

Water Conservation for Summer Months

A report was presented setting out the water issues over last summer and the correlation between increase of temperature, reduced rainfall water production and availability.  There was discussion with contributions from Cllr Hannon, Cllr O’Connell, Cllr Coburn, Cllr Walsh, Ms Kiernan and Miss Ruddockabout the best means of publicizing a water conservation campaign. Environmental Awareness Officer Ms O’Brien responded to the issues raised by the members.

In addition it was agreed that any suggestions be forwarded but that publicising models of good practice through awards and advice on gardening for warm weather would be helpful.  The issue of power hoses was discussed however it was agreed that the introduction of ban would pose considerable enforcement issues.

Item 6

Community Clean-Up Guidelines

A report was presented setting out the issues in relation to community clean-ups and advice for community organizations. There was discussion with contributions from Cllr Hannon, Cllr O’Connell, Cllr Coburn, Cllr Walsh and Ms Kiernan. Senior Executive Officer, Ms Ni Dhomnaill responded to the issues raised by the members.  It was agreed that while it was a problem and indeed that a structure involving notice and making arrangements would be helpful the introduction of a contribution towards the disposal costs was premature.  A further report will be brought to the next SPC but meanwhile the advice and notice arrangements would be put in place.

 

Item 7

 

A.O.B.

There was no other business and the meeting concluded at 7.10 p.m.