COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF ENVIRONMENT SPC
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
HEADED ITEM NO. 1
HEADED ITEM: G. Lee
1. Minutes of Meeting of the Environment SPC 6th February 2012
REPLY:
Minutes of meeting of the Environment SPC held on 6th February 2012 in the Council Chamber
Attendance
Members Officials
Councillor John Hannon Cathaoirleach Philomena Poole, Deputy County Manager
Councillor Breda Bonner John Quinlivan, Director Environmental Services
Councillor Emma Coburn Teresa Walsh, Director Roads and Water
Councillor Máire Devine Yvonne Dervan, Senior Executive Officer
Councillor John Lahart Dermot Finch, Senior Engineer
Councillor Guss O’Connell Tom Moyne, Senior Engineer
Councillor Eamonn Tuffy Maire NiDhomhnaill, Project Manager
Councillor Eamonn Walsh Sorcha O’Brien, Environmental Awareness Officer
Bernie Donnelly, Administrative Officer
Gerard O’Connell, Dublin City Council
Sectoral Interests
Pat Lee
Una Ruddock
Apologies
Councillor Emma Coburn
Councillor Chris Bond
Connie Kiernan – Community Forum
Sherri Brennan
Mary Clare Wallace
An Cathaoirleach, Councillor John Hannon presided.
Item 1
Minutes of Environment SPC meeting held on 7th November 2011.
Proposed by, Cllr Devine seconded by Cllr Bonner and Agreed
Item 2
Matters Arising
Cllr Hannon introduced officials in new roles and wished them well. Item 8, Consultation on the Establishment of a Public Water Utility and the future funding of water services, on the agenda was moved up to follow item 3 the Waste Byelaws Review Progress Report
Item 3
Waste Byelaws Review Progress Report
Following an introduction to the item a “Waste Byelaws Review Progress” by Cllr Hannon a report was provided by Yvonne Dervan, Senior Executive Officer. Following contributions from Cllr O’Connell and Cllr Hannon, Ms Dervan responded to the issues raised by the members.
It was agreed that the initiation of the statutory procedure for the review of the bye-laws in accordance with Section 200 of the Local Government Act, 200l should proceed.
Item 8
Consultation on the Establishment of a Public Water Utility and the future funding of water services
Following an introduction to item “Consultation on the Establishment of a Public Water Utility and the future funding of water services” by Cllr Hannon a presentation was provided by Tom Moyne, Senior Engineer. Following contributions from Cllr Devine, Cllr La Hart, Cllr O’Connell and Cllr Hannon, Mr Moyne and Ms Walsh, Director of Water and Roads responded to the issues raised by the members.
The presentation was noted and it was agreed that the matter should be discussed at the next meeting of the Full Council.
Item 4
No Junk mail report
A “No Junk Mail” report was presented by Maire NiDhomhnaill, Project Manager. Following contributions from Cllr Walsh, Cllr Devine, Cllr O’Connell, Cllr Tuffy, Cllr La Hart and Cllr Hannon, Ms Ni NiDhomhnaill & Director of Services Mr Quinlivan responded to the issues raised by the members.
The report was noted.
Item 5
Beautiful South Dublin County Competition Report
A report on the “Beautiful South Dublin County Competition”was presented by Ms Sorcha O’Brien Environmental Awareness Officer. Following contributions from Cllr O’Connell and Cllr Hannon, Ms O’Brien responded to the issues raised by the members.
Item 6
Dodder river CFRAMS (Catchment Flood Risk and Assessment Management) presentation
A report on the Dodder River CFRAMS (Catchment Flood Risk and Assessment Management)was provided, Dermot Finch Senior Engineer. Mr Finch stated that the consultation process is for three months following a launch of CFRAMS by Minister of State Mr Brian Hayes TD, on the 6th March 2012
Item 7
Evaluation of the Waste Management Plan for the Dublin Region
Item 7 was not reached & will be placed on the next SPC agenda
Item 9
A.O.B.
The meeting concluded at 7p.m.