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05/09/2011 COMHAIRLE CATHRACH BHAILE ÁTHA CLIATH

Miontuairiscí Chruinniúl Míosúil a tionóladh ar 5 Meán Fómhair 2011 i Seomra na

Comhairle, Halla na Cathrach, Cnoc Chorcaí ag 6.45 i.n. I Láthair an tArdmheara, An Comhairleoir Andrew Montague sa chathaoir.

1. The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by informing the members that the closing

date for receipt of nominations by the Returning Officer for the Presidential Election is noon on 28th September. A Special Meeting would be needed if DCC is to support the nomination of any candidate. The Lord Mayor then drew the attention of the Members to the Aging Well declaration that would be signed on behalf of Dublin City Council at an International Conference being held in City Hall by the Aging Well and World Health

Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir

Gerry Ashe Kieran Binchy Paddy Bourke Tom Brabazon Gerry Breen Christy Burke Julia Carmichael Aine Clancy Anthony Connaghan Pat Crimmins Pat Dunne Mary Fitzpatrick Declan Flanagan Mannix Flynn Mary Freehill Oifigigh John Tierney Philip Maguire Kathy Quinn Michael Phillips Michael Stubbs Apologies Clare Byrne

John Gallagher Deirdre Heney Jane Horgan-Jones Sheila Howes Vincent Jackson Dermot Lacey Mícheál Mac Donncha Ray McAdam Paul McAuliffe Paddy McCartan Brian McDowell Ruairí McGinley Séamas McGrattan Louise Minihan Rebecca Moynihan Terence O‟Keeffe Seamus Lyons Richard Brady Deirdre Scully Peter Finnegan Maria Parodi

Críona Ní Dhálaigh Jim O‟Callaghan Damian O‟Farrell Naoise O Muirí Claire O‟Regan Mary O‟Shea Michael O‟Sullivan Larry O‟Toole Cieran Perry Oisín Quinn Nial Ring Brid Smith Bill Tormey Henry Upton Steve Wrenn Edie Wynne Jim Keogan Padraic Fallon Oonagh Casey Ruth Treacy Elaine Fitzpatrick John Redmond

05/09/2011 Organisation on 28th September. Information in relation to this was circulated to Members earlier. It was proposed by Councillor D. Lacey and seconded by Councillor M Freehill “That Dublin City Council approves the signing of the Aging Well Agreement by the Lord Mayor on behalf of Dublin City Council”. This motion was agreed. The Lord Mayor then congratulated the Dublin Senior Football Team on winning the All-Ireland semi-final and getting to the All-Ireland final. The Lord Mayor referred to an Emergency Motion submitted by Councillor D. Heney requesting that a big screen be provided in the city to facilitate the showing of the All-Ireland final for fans who are unable to secure tickets. The City Manager confirmed that the City Council is in negotiations with the GAA County Board to ascertain if any provisions can be made for this, in addition to holding a reception for the players afterwards, regardless of the outcome of the game. The Lord Mayor announced that he is establishing a Lord Mayor‟s Commission on Anti-Social Behaviour. He has held meetings during the summer with the Department of Justice, Assistant Garda Commissioner, Mick Feehan, the Chief Executive Officer of the HSE, Mr. Cathal Magee, psychologists, counsellors and others with a view to putting the commission together. He will be looking for Members to come on board with that. He said that an agenda of meetings would be circulated during the autumn. It was then agreed that the following motion, standing in the name of Councillor S Wrenn at Item No 53 on the Agenda Paper would be referred to this Commission “That Dublin City Council would consider introducing Anti-Social Behaviour initiatives that involve DCC, An Garda Síochána and the Department of Social Protection and the Health Service Executive. That the Manager considers introducing a 24-hour Anti Social Behaviour free phone number so that people can pass on information confidentially to Dublin City Council naming perpetrators and problem areas”. The Lord Mayor then referred to the retirement of Mr Martin Kavanagh, Executive Manager of the Housing & Residential Service Department & City Development Board on 24th August, thanking him for his commitment and dedication. The City Manager also thanked Martin for his service to the City Council and wished him well on his retirement. The Lord Mayor finished by informing Members that Dublin Contemporary 2011 Art Event is opening this week.

2. Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 16 -– It was moved by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council approves the Dublin City Manager answering the 118 questions lodged”. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the questions lodged for the City Council meeting of the were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix A attached.

3. Submitted Letter dated 4th July 2011 from Clonmel Borough Council conveying the

terms of a motion from their June meeting asking the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to give serious consideration to keeping summer time going the entire year around rather than the present system of putting the clocks back an hour at winter time It was moved by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor E Wynne “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

05/09/2011 4. Submitted Letter dated 6th July 2011 from Donegal County Council conveying the

terms of a motion in relation to protecting rights of way in that county. It was moved by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor E Wynne “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

5. Submitted Letter dated 11th July 2011 from Cobh Town Council conveying the

terms of a motion from their recent meeting calling on the Irish Minister for Justice and the British Home Secretary to issue a posthumous pardon to all those adults and children who were incarcerated as convicts on Spike Island and elsewhere having been convicted of crimes in relation to stealing food, in particular during the Great Famine. It was moved by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor E Wynne “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

6. Submitted Letter dated 13th July 2011 from Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in response to a motion agreed at 13th June 2011 City Council Meeting concerning Whistleblower legislation. It was moved by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor E Wynne “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

7. Submitted Letter dated 8th August 2011 from Office of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation in response to a motion agreed at the Adjourned Monthly Meeting of Council held on 25th July 2011 regarding the Duffy/Walsh Report. It was moved by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor E Wynne “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

8. The minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 27th June 2011, Monthly Meeting held

on 4th July 2011, Special Meeting of Council and Adjourned Meeting of Council, respectively, held on 25th July 2011, having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.

9. Submitted Report No 242/2011 of the Dublin City Manager – Monthly Local Fund

Statement and Reports as submitted under the EU/IMF Framework. It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor P McCartan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 242/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

10. Submitted Report No 244/2011 of the Dublin City Manager in compliance with

Section 138 of the Local Government Act 2001 informing the Council of works which are about to commence and in compliance with the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, Part 8: No.‟s 1 – 38 Glover Court, York Street, Dublin 2. It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes Report 244/2011 and hereby approves the contents therein”. The motion was put and carried.

11. Submitted Report No 228/2011 of the Director of Traffic and City Engineer (M.

Phillips) – The Ranch Footbridge over N4 Chapelizod Bypass - Bridge parapet replacement work under Section 85 of the Local Government Act 2001. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor E Wynne “That Dublin City Council hereby agrees to enter into an agreement with Kildare County Council pursuant to Section 85 of the Local Government Act 2011, whereby Kildare County Council will be enabled to carry out parapet replacement works on The Ranch Footbridge for the reasons given in Report No 228/2011, subject to the

05/09/2011 approval of Road Design Division of Dublin City Council”. The motion was put and carried

12. Submitted Report No 241/2011 of the Executive Manager (V. Norton) – Report on

updated membership of the Joint Policing Committees. It was proposed by Councillor J Carmichael and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 241/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

13. Submitted Report No 243/2011 of the Assistant City Manager (M. Stubbs) – The

Manager‟s Report on the Submissions to the Naas Road Pre-draft Consultation Issues Paper August 2011. It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor V Jackson “That the Naas Road Local Area Plan proceeds to draft stage, based on the proposed LAP boundary as shown in the Issues Paper and addressing inter alia issues raised in the submissions”. The motion was put and carried.

14. Submitted Report No 245/2011 of the Assistant City Manager (M. Stubbs) –

Submission under Section 37E(4) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2010, in relation to the proposed development of a new children‟s hospital at Eccles Street, Dublin 7 on a development site known as the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital campus. It was proposed by Councillor C Burke and seconded by Councillor M Fitzpatrick “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 245/2011 - Submission under Section 37E(4) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 to 2010 in relation to the proposed development of a new children‟s hospital at Eccles Street, Dublin 7 on a development site known as the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital campus”. The motion was put and carried. Mr Michael Stubbs, Assistant City Manager, then outlined the procedure in relation to this type of submission, informing the Members that they could put forward recommendations as part of a resolution to be forwarded to An Bord Pleanála if agreed by the City Council. A presentation was then made by Mr Padraic Fallon, Senior Planner, who explained the various aspects of the proposed development. A discussion on this item followed and the Lord Mayor then informed the Members that he would adjourn this item to allow time for them to formulate and submit their recommendations to him. When the Lord Mayor returned to this item, the Members had submitted fourteen recommendations for consideration which he then put individually to the Council. Eleven of the fourteen were agreed by the City Council (see attached Appendix B to these minutes). A resolution was then passed to forward these recommendations to An Bord Pleanála as provided for under legislation. For full list of Recommendations, see Appendix B to these minutes.

15. Submitted Report No 232/2011 of the Executive Manager (C. Lowe) – With

reference to the proposed extinguishment of the public right of way over the laneway to the rear of 1-9 Enniskerry Road and 10-18 Royse Road, Dublin 7. It was moved by Councillor M O‟Shea and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That We, the Lord Mayor and Members of Dublin City Council, being the Roads Authority for the City of Dublin and being of the opinion that the Public Right of Way over the laneway to the rear of 1-9 Enniskerry Road and 10-18 Royse Road, Dublin 7, as shown on the attached Drawing No R.M. 25831A, is no longer required for

05/09/2011 public use, hereby extinguish the public right of way in accordance with Section 73 of the Roads Act 1993”. The motion was put and carried.

16. Submitted Report No 265/2011 of the Area Manager (M. Twomey) – With reference to a proposal to extinguish the public right of way over the small alcove to the front of 29 Reginald Street, Dublin 8. It was moved by Councillor D Flanagan and seconded by Councillor V Jackson “That We, the Lord Mayor and Members of Dublin City Council, being the Roads Authority for the City of Dublin and being of the opinion that the Public Right of Way over the small alcove to the front of 29 Reginald Street, Dublin 8, as shown on the attached Drawing No SM 2010-0453, is no longer required for public use, hereby extinguish the public right of way in accordance with Section 73 of the Roads Act 1993”. The motion was put and carried.

17. Submitted Report No 251/2011 of the Executive Manager (C. Dunne) – With

reference to the disposal of the fee simple interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act 1978 in 22 premises. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 251/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.

18. Submitted Report No 226/2011 of the Assistant City Manager (R. Brady) - With

reference to the proposed disposal of Apartment No. 6 Horton Court, Terenure Road West, Dublin 6W. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 226/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.

19. Submitted Report No 247/2011 of the A/Assistant City Manager (M. Kavanagh) –

With reference to the proposed disposal of Apartment No. 7 Horton Court, Terenure Road West, Dublin 6W. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 247/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.

20. Submitted Report No 248/2011 of the A/Assistant City Manager (M. Kavanagh) –

With reference to the proposed disposal of the common areas at Horton Court, Terenure Road West, Dublin 6W to Horton Court Management Company Limited. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 248/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.

21. Submitted Report No 250/2011 of the A/Assistant City Manager (M. Kavanagh) -

With reference to the proposed exchange of a house at 11 Macroom Road, Coolock, Dublin 17 in return for a house at 213 Buttercup Park, Darndale, Dublin 17. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 250/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.

22. Submitted Report No 252/2011 of the Assistant City Manager (M. Stubbs) – With

further reference to the proposed disposal of lands to the rear of Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of

05/09/2011 Report No 252/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.

23. Submitted Report No 253/2011 of the Assistant City Manager (M. Stubbs) - With

reference to the proposed grant of a lease of premises at Dolphin House, South Circular Road, Dublin 8. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 253/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.


reference to the granting of leases to the purchasers of private dwellings at Herberton/Fatima Mansions, Dublin 8 (Apartment 22, 31 James‟ Walk, Rialto, Dublin 8). It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 254/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.


further reference to the proposed disposal of a private dwelling at Herberton/Fatima Mansions, Dublin 8 (17, Herberton Walk, Rialto, Dublin 8). It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 255/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.


further reference to the granting of leases to the purchasers of private apartments at Herberton/Fatima Mansions, Dublin 8 (Unit No. 5, 6 Reuben Plaza, Rialto, Dublin 8). It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 256/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.


further reference to the granting of leases to the purchasers of private apartments at Herberton/Fatima Mansions, Dublin 8 (Unit 21, 31 James‟ Walk, Rialto, Dublin 8). It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 257/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.

28. Submitted Report No 258/2011 of the Executive Manager (D. Wallace) - With

further reference to the proposed disposal of the fee simple in a site at Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13 (Map Index No. PD2007-0185). It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 258/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.


further reference to the proposed disposal of the fee simple in a site at Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13 (Map Index No. PD2007-0186). It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 259/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.

05/09/2011 30. Submitted Report No 260/2011 of the Executive Manager (D. Wallace) - With

reference to the proposed disposal of a lease of a plot of ground adjoining No. 163 Botanic Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 260/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.


reference to the proposed disposal of 27 Ballybough Road, Dublin 1. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 261/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.


reference to the proposed disposal of land at Castlekelly Bridge, Ballinascorney, Co. Dublin. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 262/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.


further reference to a lease of lands at Gardiner Street Middle and Temple Lane North, Dublin 1. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 263/2011 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

34. POLICY ITEM: Climate for Change – A presentation was made by Mr. Gavin Harte

(Education for Sustainable Development Training) see Appendix C to these minutes. The Members thanked Gavin and welcomed the presentation. During the discussion that followed the implications for transportation and traffic with regard to reducing our consumption of fossil fuels in the city was explored. Due acknowledgement was given to the efforts already being made by Dublin City Council in the area of sustainability.

35. Submitted Report No 150/2011 of the Chairperson of the Environment and Engineering Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Naoise O Muirí) – Breviate of meeting held on 28th July 2011. It was proposed by Councillor N O Muirí and seconded by Councillor D. Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 150/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

36. Submitted Report No 264/2011 of the Chairperson of the Arts, Culture, Leisure and

Youth Affairs Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Julia Carmichael) – Breviate of meeting held on 6th July 2011. It was proposed by Councillor J Carmichael and seconded by Councillor V Jackson “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 264/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

37. Submitted Report No 233/2011 of the Chairperson of the Housing, Social and

Community Affairs Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Dermot Lacey) – Breviate of meeting held on 27th June 2011. It was proposed by Councillor C Ní Dhálaiagh and seconded by Councillor S McGrattan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 233/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

05/09/2011 38. Submitted Report No 234/2011 of the Chairperson of the Housing, Social and

Community Affairs Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Dermot Lacey) – Breviate of meeting held on 14th July 2011. It was proposed by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 234/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

39. Submitted Report No 240/2011 of the North West Area Committee – Breviate for

the month of July 2011 – Councillor Bill Tormey, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor B. Tormey and seconded by Councillor A Connaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 240/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

40. Submitted Report No 266/2011 of the Central Area Committee – Breviate for the

month of July 2011 – Councillor Ray McAdam, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor R McAdam and seconded by Councillor M O‟Shea “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 266/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

41. Submitted Report No 238/2011 of the South Central Area Committee – Breviate for

the month of July 2011 – Councillor John Gallagher, Vice-chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor C Ní Dhálaigh “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 238/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

42. Submitted Report No 231/2011 of the South East Area Committee – Breviate for

the month of July 2011 – Councillor Maria Parodi, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor P Crimmins and seconded by Councillor J O‟Callaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 231/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

43. Submitted Report No 237/2011 of the North Central Area Committee – Breviate for

the month of July 2011 – Councillor Declan Flanagan, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor D Flanagan and seconded by Councillor P Crimmins “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 237/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

44. Submitted Report No 230/2011 of the Protocol Committee – Further Breviate for

the month of June 2011 – Councillor Paddy Bourke, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor P Bourke and seconded by Councillor P McCartan “That Dublin City Council adopts Report No 230/2011”. Following a vote, the motion was put and carried.

45. Submitted Report No 239/2011 of the Chairperson of the Dublin City Joint Policing

Committee – Breviate of the meeting held on 25th July 2011 – Councillor Gerry Breen, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor G Breen and seconded by Councillor D. Lacey “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 239/2011”. The motion was put and carried with the exception of a motion from Councillor Mannix Flynn on page 324 of Agenda, which was referred back to the Dublin City JPC for further consideration. The wording of the referred motion is as follows “Call on this committee to establish a sub-committee to examine ways in which the work of the local policing community fora can be financed or financially supported in their efforts with regard to policing committees at local area level. The policing act which governs this initiative is lacking the necessary legal framework to enable this initiative to draw down funds and to administer these funds. At present

05/09/2011 it would appear that the drug task force initiative and the department for social protection unit is the source for some funding in some areas this is creating an inequality in funding opportunity and is somewhat adhoc. I believe it is now time to put local policing fora initiatives on a much more best practice financial arrangement throughout the entire area of local policing for a. In order to advance this process I would ask that a sub-committee be set up to enquire into this matter”

46. Submitted Report No 227/2011 of the South East Area Joint Policing Sub-Committee – Breviate of the meeting held on 3rd June 2011 – Councillor Dermot Lacey, Vice-chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor J O‟Callaghan and seconded by Councillor P McCartan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 227/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

47. Submitted Report No 236/2011 of the South Central Area Joint Policing Sub-

Committee – Breviate of the meeting held on 15th July 2011 – Councillor Vincent Jackson, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 236/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

48. Submitted Report No 246/2011 of the North West Area Joint Policing Sub-

Committee – Breviate of the meeting held on 18th July 2011 – Councillor Paul McAuliffe, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor P McAuliffe and seconded by Councillor B Tormey “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 246/2011” The motion was put and carried.

49. Submitted Report No 249/2011 of the North Central Area Joint Policing Sub-

Committee – Breviate of the meeting held on 18th July 2011 – Councillor Gerry Breen, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor D Flanagan and seconded by Councillor P Crimmins “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 249/2011”. The motion was put and carried.

50. Emergency Motions – the Lord Mayor ruled the submitted emergency motions ‟out

of order‟

51. It was proposed by Councillor M Freehill “That Dublin City Council agrees to implement a policy of providing a Bill Board at all maintenance and works sites outlining the actual monetary cost of the contract and a summary of the works schedule. The impact of this policy will be that the Council shows greater transparency and informs the citizen of the actual cost of local works so that they, in turn, can see how their taxes are being spent e.g. repair of ramps, public lighting, removal of graffiti etc.” Following discussion of the cost implications if this motion were to be implemented, it was agreed that information on major projects would be placed on the website where feasible.

52. It was proposed by Councillor T Brabazon and seconded by Councillor P Crimmins

“That Dublin City Council does not renege on their commitment given to St. Malachy‟s FC Edenmore to provide matching funding for the amount of €50,000 a number of years ago given by manager‟s order upon which the club have relied in advancing their development plans and this Council calls upon the Manager to pay out these funds immediately to the club as promised”. Following discussion, Councillor Brabazon agreed to submit additional information and the City Manager agreed that any further application would be given full consideration in that context.

05/09/2011 53. It was proposed by Councillor P Dunne and seconded by Councillor M O‟Sullivan

that “This Committee asks the Area Manager to engage with the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee with a view to arriving at a fair and workable implementation process for the application of the differential rents scheme. The implementation of the differential rents scheme has resulted in some families having their rent increased in excess of 200%. This is causing great hardship on families in these already economically challenging times. There is a "hardship clause" already in existence to support traveller families when moving into standard housing to manage their budgets in light of increased rents. In light of this, this Committee recommends that this "hardship clause" should be applied in the context of rent increases caused by the application of the differential rents scheme. The application of the hardship clause of this will support families to adjust to the higher rents which they now have to pay, but more importantly it will prevent families accumulating rent arrears which will result in further difficulties and potentially greater costs for Dublin City Council. The hardship clause should be implemented retrospectively from June 1st. The motion was put and carried. During the course of the debate on this motion, Mr Dick Brady, Assistant City Manager for Housing and Residential Services, assured the Members that in common with the operation of the Differential Rent Scheme for Council Tenants, the Council would examine an application for rent relief under the hardship clause on an individual basis from any Tenant residing in Traveller Specific accommodation.

54. At the request of Councillor M Mac Donncha, the City Council agreed that his motion standing at Item No 34 on the Agenda paper could be switched with the motion standing at Item No. 49 on the Agenda paper in the name of Councillor L O‟Toole and be taken next.

55. It was proposed by Councillor L O‟Toole and seconded by Councillor M Mac Donncha “That Dublin City Council, in fulfilment of our public service responsibility to the citizens of Dublin and of our duty as an employer to our workforce, will retain as a council function the waste collection service and will oppose its privatisation”. The motion was put and carried.

56. The City Council agreed that the following motion standing in the names of

Councillor D Lacey, Lord Mayor A Montague and Councillors G. Ashe, P Bourke, A Clancy, E Costello, J Horgan-Jones, S Howes, B McDowell, M Parodi, O Quinn, J Redmond & H. Upton, standing in their names at Item No 47 on the Agenda Paper be forwarded to the Environment & Engineering Strategic Policy Committee for consideration. “Recognising the need and duty of a local authority to provide adequate, safe and hygienic public toilets and acknowledging the fact that in recent years Dublin City Council has on at least two occasions voted in support of the provision of same, Dublin City Council calls on the Manager to:

a) Report on what action he will now take to implement the decisions relating to the provision of public toilets and showers as provided for in the submission by Trust and largely approved by the Council.

b) 2) Report on how the public toilets provided for in the original agreement with JC Decaux can now be implemented.

c) 3) Present to Councillors the previously agreed plans for a new toilet complex at College Green with a view to seeing how these can be implemented.

05/09/2011 d) 4) Conduct an audit of all existing (unused and former) public toilet

venues with a view to seeing how these can be re-opened. e) 5) Conduct an audit of other Public Buildings to see what toilet facilities

can be more easily made available for public use. f) 6) Conduct a desk based research on how alternative toilet facilities

have been provided in other Countries – cities in Germany, Australia and the Netherlands have been identified.

g) 7) Request the Environment and Engineering Strategic Policy Committee to prepare a more detailed response to this issue and report back to the Council in two months”

57. The City Council agreed that a report be sent to Councillor M Flynn on the following

motion standing in his name at Item No 52 on the Agenda Paper “In light of the appalling riotous behaviour that emanated from the Arthur‟s Day promotion in the Temple Bar area last year on Arthur‟s Day where a serious breakdown of public order occurred resulting in a virtual no-go area and a terrified community; that this Council calls on the City Manager to request the organisers of this alcohol promotion event to ensure the public‟s safety is of the utmost priority. Further more, in line with this that the City Council curtails the use of its outdoor advertisement sites with regard to Arthur‟s Day and that any application for street closures to facilitate Arthur‟s Day alcohol consumption promotional events be refused. This would be consistent with the recent statements made by both the Lord Mayor, Andrew Montague, and the City Manager, Mr John Tierney, about the continuing concerns of anti-social behaviour as a direct result of alcohol intake and the detrimental effects that this behaviour has on communities. In conclusion, that this Council calls on the City Manager to establish a Dublin City Council Alcohol Aware Campaign in which the words „Alcohol Aware‟ are given predominance”.

The meeting concluded at 10pm in accordance with Standing Orders and all items remaining on the Agenda were deferred to the next meeting of the City Council to be held on the 3rd October 2011. Correct. ________________________ __________________________ LORD MAYOR MEETINGS ADMINISTRATOR

05/09/2011

APPENDIX A: MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING HELD ON 5th SEPTEMBER 2011

QUESTIONS LODGED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER NO.16 FOR REPLY AT THE MONTHLY MEETING OF DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 05th SEPTEMBER 2011 Q1. COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MCGINLEY To ask the Manager to set out the function of the Housing Welfare section, the

personnel within the section and a list of situations where tenants of DCC should be referred to the Housing Welfare Section.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Housing Welfare Section is Dublin City Council‟s social work service. We provide a confidential generic social work service to tenants and potential tenants of D.C.C.

Areas of Work include the following:

Work with individuals, families and community groups

Compile social assessments and reports

Provide support, advocacy and counselling

Referral to other specialist agencies

Liaise with other Sections/Departments of D.C.C.

Administer the Exceptional Social Grounds Scheme

Mediation Service – this is a voluntary process for resolving disputes using the resources of a neutral third party – a mediator We do not have statutory responsibility for child protection issues; however we do refer and liaise closely with colleagues in the Health Service Executive (H.S.E.)

The Section is divided into four teams, which cover geographical areas Team 1 Patricia Sweeney Senior Social Worker Frances Griffin Social Worker Ballymun Joy Mbanefo Social Worker Ballymun Patricia Boyle Social Worker Finglas Fiona Bolger Social Worker Ballyfermot Team 2 Doone Taylor Senior Social Worker Eithne 0‟Donnell Senior Social Worker Deirdre Brophy Social Worker Kilmainham/Inchicore Aoife Reddy Social Worker South Inner City Sorcha Loughnane Social Worker Crumlin Marianne Dunne Social Worker South East Area Aideen 0‟Byrne Social Worker North West Inner City Team 3 Catherine Redmond Senior Social Worker Catherine Quinn Social Worker North Central (East of Malahide Rd) Noirin Conway Social Worker North Central (West of Malahide Rd.) Mary Healy Social Worker North East Inner City Traveller Team Anne Helferty Senior Social Worker John Hanley Senior Social Worker, Ballymun Travelling Comm. Terry Kelleher Social Worker, Finglas Travelling Community Mary Monica Quinn Social Worker, Coolock/DarndaleTravelling Comm. Lisa Smyth Social Worker, Ballyfermot Travelling Community


Access to service/ referral process: Duty Service: Daily 9.15 a.m. –12 noon and 2.15 – 3.30 p.m., no appointment necessary. Clinics: Each Housing Welfare Officer holds a weekly clinic in their area. Referrals to our service are made in a number of ways:

Self referral – by phone, in writing, duty, clinics.

Referral from other agencies – in the first instance to the Senior Housing Welfare Officer for the area.

Referral from other departments via Senior Housing Welfare Officer.

Q2. COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MCGINLEY To ask the Manager why the front window of the DCC Community Office on Mercer

Street is broken, whether the building is in use and, if not, what are the plans for the office?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Dublin City Council Community Office on Mercer Street is used on a daily basis by our Community and Housing staff. A number of windows have been broken in the area by vandals which includes the community centre in the past few months and these have now been repaired.

Q3. COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Manager to make provision to have the garden wall at, (details

supplied), rebuilt.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Area Maintenance Officer has confirmed that within the past eighteen months the wall at this location was re-built, but again knocked down. Railings were then installed and again these railings have been partially removed. Boulders have been placed at this location. The railings will be repaired; however, there are no plans to re-build a wall.

Q4. COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Manager to set up a Dublin City Council cross-party 1916 Centenary

Committee with a view to liaising with the all-party Oireachtas 1916 Centenary Committee that has been established by An Taoiseach. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A Commemorations Sub-committee / Fochoiste na gCuimhneachán was established in November 2010 under the aegis of the Arts, Culture, Leisure & Youth Affairs Strategic Policy Committee (SPC). The purpose of the Committee was agreed as follows: “To formulate and drive a Dublin City Council programme of events, with the widest possible involvement at community level, to mark the centenary of key historic events which will occur over the coming years, with particular focus on the centenary of the 1916 Rising. The sub-committee and City Council will also facilitate and support, as appropriate, groups/individuals organising commemorative events, at both local and citywide levels.” Initial contacts have already been made with the relevant officials in Department of An Taoiseach in relation to the 1916 Centenary.


The membership of the sub-committee is flexible and any Councillor who is not already involved in the work of the Committee may do so by contacting the Culture Recreation & Amenity Department.

Q5. COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Manager to clarify the status of, (details supplied), on the Dublin City

Council housing list for Area B.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: There is no record of a Housing application from (details supplied). She is therefore not included on the City Council‟s Housing List. She should contact Allocations and Transfers Section on (01) 222 2201 as soon as possible in order to progress the matter. Housing Advisors are also available in the Civic Offices, Monday to Friday, between 9.30am and 4.00pm to discuss housing applications.

Q6. COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the City Manager if he would outline if there are any regulations from Dublin

City Council regarding the planting of trees in suburban gardens.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: There are currently no regulations of Dublin City Council that Parks & Landscape Services apply regarding the planting of trees in suburban gardens. Trees planted and growing on private property are the responsibility of the property owner.

Q7. COUNCILLOR JIM O’CALLAGHAN To ask the City Manager whether a „Children at Play‟ sign can be erected on

Northbrook Avenue, Dublin 4 to stop cars travelling at speed through the estate. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) for consideration and the Councillor will be advised of the decision of the group as soon as is possible.

Q8. COUNCILLOR JIM O’CALLAGHAN To ask the City Manager to provide details of the expenditure, (details supplied),

incurred by the City Council in the first quarter of 2011.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.

Q9. COUNCILLOR JIM O’CALLAGHAN To ask the City Manager whether Gordon Street, Dublin 4 can be cleaned on a more

frequent basis.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Under the Litter Management Plan, 2008-2011 residential areas such as Gordon Street are cleaned once every twelve weeks. We had Gordon Street inspected on the 29th August 2011 and it was found to be relatively litter-free except for the entrance to this street from Barrow Street. We have arranged to have this part of Gordon Street cleaned a couple of times during the week by staff who clean outside the shops on Barrow Street. This will improve the cleanliness of Gordon Street.


Q10. COUNCILLOR JIM O’CALLAGHAN To ask the City Manager whether the gullies on Gordon Street can be cleared of

debris and leaves etc., particularly outside No. 4 Gordon Street, Dublin 4.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The gullies at this location were checked and cleaned on the 30/08/11.

Q11. COUNCILLOR JANE HORGAN-JONES To ask the City Manager:

Having regard to the recent proposal from the European Commission for a Directive on Energy Efficiency (COM(2011) 370 final) and in particular Article 4, which will place an obligation on this Council to renovate 3% p.a. of the total floor area of eligible buildings owned by the Council to a minimum energy performance standard, will the Manager; Indicate how many buildings owned by the Council exceed the 250m2 threshold,

including flat complexes, What would be the approximate cost of a programme to upgrade these at a rate

of 3% p.a. of floor area to the required standard (Article 4 of Directive 2010/31/EU),

How would he propose to fund this requirement?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: 1. Article 4 of this Directive requires that as a first step public bodies produce an

inventory of their buildings by 1 January 2014 indicating: (a) the total floor area in m2

(b) the energy performance of each building Dublin City Council has already started this process and Codema (City of Dublin Energy Management Agency) is currently surveying the buildings owned by the Council, starting with the larger types of buildings, to include both floor area and a detailed energy survey. The list is not yet complete, but a summary to date is as follows:

Libraries: 19 buildings with total floor area 13,959m2

Fire Brigades: 14 buildings with total floor area 20,245m2

Motor Tax offices, Rates Office & Coroners Court: 6 buildings with total floor area 8,984m2

Housing depots: 12 buildings with a total floor area of 9,095m2

Other buildings over 1,000m2: 15 buildings with total floor area of 36,596m2

Civic Offices: 39,135m2

This gives a total to date of 67 buildings with a total floor area of 128,014m2. We have not included the flat complexes because apartments are treated, for the purposes of Building Energy Rating, as individual units each with floor areas less than 250m2.

2. The cost of energy upgrades to these buildings will depend on their current energy

rating and other factors, which are highly variable. A very rough guide to the cost would be from about 50 euro/m2 in newer buildings to over 500 euro/m2 in some of the older buildings.


3. The initial survey work to date has been partially funded under the EU funded

„MINUS 3%‟ project in which Dublin City Council and Codema are partners. In terms of funding the measures, it has been suggested by the network Eurocities “that the proposed Directive will have to be backed by sufficient funding opportunities and by efficient cooperation between the different governance levels, notably including cities”.

Q12. COUNCILLOR GERRY ASHE To ask the City Manager to erect anti dog fouling signs at, (details supplied); also to

arrange to have the Dog Warden patrol the area.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The programme for the erection of anti dog fouling signs is complete and it is not intended to resume such a programme. Dublin City Council‟s Dog Warden Service, which consists of three full-time wardens and two part-time wardens, target areas which are brought to their attention for high levels of dog-related nuisance. The Warden Service has been instructed to include the area in question in future weekly patrols.

Q.13 COUNCILLOR CRÍONA NÍ DHÁLAIGH Can the Manager quantify how many people in, (details supplied), will be affected

by the Department of Social Protection's decision to reduce the Household Benefit and reduce Fuel Allowance?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Government on the 13/07/11 approved changes to the Fuel Allowance and Household Benefits schemes. The savings arising from this measure were provided for last December in Budget 2011 but were not specified or announced by the Government at that time. From September 2011 the Fuel Allowance is to be standardised at €20 per week, the rate currently received by the majority of customers, with no additional allowance for living in a smokeless area. The cost of the Telephone Allowance will be reduced following negotiations with Eircom which will ensure that customers receive €26.86 of value on their bills, at a cost to the State of €22.22 per month. The number of free units provided under the Electricity and Gas Allowance will be reduced to the 2007 level: this reduction may be offset to some extent if customers switch to other companies in search of better deals. The Fuel Allowance is a means-tested weekly payment of €20 available for people on long-term welfare schemes; it is paid for 32 weeks from September to April each year and this element of the scheme remains unchanged. The additional Smokeless Allowance, which is being removed from September 2011, is a top-up of €3.90 a week payable only to Fuel Allowance customers in the towns where the sale of bituminous fuel is banned. The City Council does not have the ability to determine the quantity of people affected in the areas requested. This is a matter for the Department of Social Protection.

Q14. COUNCILLOR CRÍONA NÍ DHÁLAIGH To ask the City Manager to consider the following request, (details supplied).


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A report has been provided to the Councillor.

Q15. COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Manager to make provision for refurbishment of the footpath at, (details

supplied). The paths are seriously damaged by tree roots.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Road Maintenance Division has inspected this location. A repair has been scheduled in the coming 10-12 weeks.

Q16. COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Manager if he will arrange a detailed response to the issues contained in

the documentation submitted with this question and in particular if he will confirm that the appropriate enforcement action is taken in line with the recommendation from An Bord Pleanála.


Q17. COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the City Manager to place a spotlight/security light over the door of, (details

supplied), as the resident here is an elderly man that has had two hip replacements and he needs to climb a number of steps to access his front door.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Area Maintenance Officer has confirmed that the Area Foreman has called on a number of occasions to this dwelling but was unable to gain access. Contact details have been left for the tenant, and a further call to inspect the location for installation of a light will be made when the tenant makes contact with our local depot.

Q18. COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the City Manager to arrange for repairs or replacement of side gate at,

(details supplied), and to also arrange for repairs or replacement to the back door at same address. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Area Maintenance Officer has confirmed that a new side gate and frame and a new shed door will be fitted at this dwelling within the next two weeks.

Q19. COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the City Manager to arrange for central heating pipes to be covered at,

(details supplied), as the young children there are constantly burning themselves on exposed pipes.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Area Maintenance Officer has confirmed that the central heating pipes have been cased in at this dwelling.

Q20. COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the City Manager, given the fact that there are four cleaning staff in the O‟Brien Institute and there is no cover put in place during staff‟s sick leave or annual

leave which sometimes leaves two people doing the work of four, is this current Dublin City Council Policy and will it continue into the future?


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: In recent years the number of staff working in the City Council‟s office cleaning service has fallen from 141 to 119. The recruitment moratorium has resulted in no staff being recruited to the service since August 2007. There will be a number of other retirements from the service during the remainder of 2011 and throughout 2012. The service will continue to be provided but with reduced staffing levels. The position is being actively monitored and staff will be allocated to priority areas. All options to ensure continuance of a high level of service into the future will be considered.

Q21. COUNCILLOR CRÍONA NÍ DHÁLAIGH To ask the City Manager to comment on the following, (details supplied).


Q22. COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MCGINLEY To ask the Manager to estimate the level of revenue that the proposed household

charge will generate for Dublin City Council in 2012. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The monies raised from the introduction of the household charge of €100 will be paid into the Local Government Fund and allocated back to Local Authorities by the Minister in General Purpose Grants. Prior to the introduction of the household charge, the Local Government Fund was financed from motor taxation receipts and an exchequer contribution. The household charge will replace the exchequer contribution. Based on the expected income of €160m nationally from the household charge, it is estimated that €19m would be raised in respect of the Dublin City Council administrative area. The amount raised will be dependent on actual collection rates. Dublin City Council has no indication to date as to the level of funding from the Local Government Fund for 2012.

Q23. COUNCILLOR CRÍONA NÍ DHÁLAIGH To ask the City Manager why two private properties, (details supplied), in a

residential area have been allowed to fall into disrepair and become a nuisance for those living beside them. The houses have been empty for 20 years and DCC has done nothing to seriously address this problem. Residents have contacted the Derelict Sites Section and passed on the details of the landlord who lives abroad and seems to think he can just allow his property to fall into disrepair with no consequences. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Derelict Sites Section wrote to the two co-owners of these properties last month requesting that specified improvement works be carried out. The site will be inspected again within a fortnight and, if there is no change in its condition, it may have to be entered on the Derelict Sites Register.

Q24. COUNCILLOR MARY FREEHILL Would the Manager please request Construction Federation on Canal Rd. Dublin 6 to

clean up the properties beside the entrance to their H.Q. These cottages are covered in weeds and are very unsightly.


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The subject properties will be inspected and, if action under the Derelict Sites Act is warranted, confirmation of ownership details will be requested from the Law Department. When available a full report will be sent to the Councillor.

Q25. COUNCILLOR BRÍD SMITH To ask the Manager to outline how and when the Council intend to implement the

changes to the housing policy under the 2009 Act, in particular the changes affecting RAS tenancies and when and how all tenants will be notified of the changes.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Under the 2009 Act (Section 19), all households in receipt of social housing support, through the Rental Accommodation Scheme are deemed to have their housing need met and therefore should no longer be included on the social housing waiting lists. However, as the Rental Accommodation Scheme is a relatively new form of social housing support, such tenants do have expectations that they are eligible for other forms of social housing support i.e. Local Authority owned stock or housing provided by Approved Housing Bodies. It is proposed that RAS tenants currently included on the City Council‟s Housing List will be dealt with as part of the standard transfer policy for City Council tenants. There are currently 1400 RAS tenancies with Dublin City Council and all tenants will be notified in writing before being removed from the Housing List and given the option to apply for alternative accommodation on the transfer list. The current transfer policy of tenants and Rental Accommodation Scheme tenants will be further addressed as part of the upcoming revision of the Allocations Scheme. It is expected that a number of factors may be taken into consideration when formulating the transfer‟s policy for RAS tenants, such as condition of the current dwelling, length of time in RAS and period remaining on the RAS contract.

Q26. COUNCILLOR BRÍD SMITH To ask the Manager to provide the following information on all contracts that DCC

has with Veolia: - a list of all contacts, - how much each contract is costing DCC, - the starting and finishing date of each contract, - what services are provided to DCC under each contract.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Environment and Engineering Department does not have any contracts with Veolia. Traffic Management and Control and ITS Section do not have any contracts with Veolia.

Q27. COUNCILLOR BRIAN MCDOWELL To ask the City Manager to give an update on the progress made to make it possible

for homeless people to vote in the upcoming presidential election.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Following the adoption of the Councillor‟s previous motion in relation to homeless person‟s eligibility to register to vote at the June 2011 monthly Council Meeting:


“That the City Council requests the City Manager, in conjunction with the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government, to seek to address the situation in relation to homeless persons who wish to be included on the Register of Electors”

Dublin City Council conveyed the contents of the above to the appropriate Minister, Phil Hogan T.D. We requested that additional options/facilities are made available to homeless persons to optimise their engagement with the electoral/political system and requested that his Department examine the options with a view to changing/amending legislation in this regard. This correspondence has been acknowledged and we await a response. The Franchise Section maintains constant contact with hostels/homeless shelters who ensure that residents wishing to do so are entered on the Register. Registration forms are left with hostels in order that they can encourage casual users of the accommodation to register to vote. The response rate from hostels in particular is generally quite high. Also our staff dealing directly with the homeless ensure that they are aware of their right to register, where appropriate, and are encouraged to do so.

Q28. COUNCILLOR BRIAN MCDOWELL To ask the Manager to arrange for the drains to be inspected at the following

address, (details supplied).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Area Maintenance Officer has confirmed that the drains will be inspected by our choke car and cleared if necessary at this dwelling within the next two weeks.

Q29. COUNCILLOR BRIAN MCDOWELL To ask the Manager to arrange for signage to be put up on Harmonstown Road

indicating where the Dart Station is.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: This request will be forwarded to Irish Rail who has responsibility for directional signage for DART.

Q30. COUNCILLOR BRIAN MCDOWELL To ask the Manager to have the Derelict Sites Section inspect the following site,

(details supplied), and to issue a report.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A warning letter, requiring specified improvement works to be carried out, has been issued to the owner of this house. The local residents association has been informed by letter. Meanwhile the property will be kept under review.

Q31. COUNCILLOR GERRY BREEN Can the Manager please answer the following question, (details supplied)?


Q32. COUNCILLOR GERRY BREEN Can the Manager please answer the following question, (details supplied)?



Q33. COUNCILLOR GERRY BREEN Can the Manager please answer the following question, (details supplied).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Roads Maintenance Division has inspected (details supplied) and it will be considered for inclusion on the 2012 Works Programme. Project selection is based on funding availability and carriageway relative to others in the North Central Area.

Q34. COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MCGINLEY To ask the Manager to set out daily water demand in a graphical form and to indicate

if demand in 2011 has reduced on 2010 level.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY:

Graphical presentation of the Dublin Region Demand for 2010 and 2011 to date.


Graphical presentation of the Dublin City Council Demand for 2010 and 2011 to

date.

Comparing the average daily water demand figure for the Dublin City Council Area

for 2011 to date with that of the 2010 figure shows that there is currently an average

drop of approximately 4 million litres/day.

Q35. COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Manager to refer to location, (details supplied), and say:

(1) if he will agree to request from resident‟s environmental group to replace blue road sign at, (details supplied), as the current sign has been totally covered over with concrete and a second road sign at the other end of the road is illegible as it was painted white,

(2) if he will agree to request from resident‟s environmental group to remove the overgrown and unsightly shrubs which have not been attended to for many years and are an eyesore locally.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: (1) The nameplate outside number 1 was inspected and concrete was noted as mentioned in the council question. This sign will be replaced by Road Maintenance Services in the coming 12- 14 weeks. It was noted that there is a second sign at the side of house number 52 which is in good condition. There is no sign located at number 29. (2) The shrubbery in question has been allowed to develop naturally to prevent graffiti and loitering. The planting will be inspected to see what action may be necessary over the winter period.


Q36. COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Manager to refer to location, (details supplied), and give full details of

progress being made on the project and say where matters now stand. Has the job gone out to tender as of yet and when he expects the project will be fully completed.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Dublin City Council is currently finalising the instructions to tenderers. The procurement procedure has been completed. Tenders will be invited in the next month. It is hoped to have a contractor on site before Christmas 2011. The Area Committee will be kept informed and an update will be provided for the October meeting of the North Central Area Committee.

Q37. COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY Can the Manager please give full details on the tree-pruning programme for the

coming winter season for works in the North Central Area. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The North Central area administered from St. Anne‟s Park, which includes St. Anne‟s Park Raheny, Clontarf, Killester and Dollymount, was allocated €6,000.00 for street tree maintenance by contractor. To date, €2,769.40 has been spent carrying out work on Carpinus Betulus on both Haddon Road, Clontarf & Avondale Park, Raheny (20% crown reduction) leaving a balance of €3,230.60. It is intended to use this balance to carry out stump removal in various locations throughout the District and the pruning of roadside Carpinus Betulus in Park Lawn, Dollymount. Other street tree maintenance shall be carried out by direct labour – Kincora Estate, Maywood Estate, St. Anne‟s Estate, Stiles Road, Castle Ave., Seafield Road and various other locations as they are identified during the dormant Season. The North Central area administered from Fairview Park and which includes Donaghmede Darndale, Kilmore, Coolock, Edenmore, Kilbarrack, Donnycarney and Marino was allocated €9,000.00 to implement its pruning programme. To date €4,000.00 of the budget for 2011 has been spent on felling dangerous trees and stump grinding leaving a balance of €5,000.00 to cover felling and pruning over the winter period. Pruning by direct labour in Donaghmede, Ardmore and Marino estates will be ongoing during the rest of the year with priority given to dangerous trees. Due to the limited staff numbers and resources available and unforeseen events that usually occur during the dormant season, the programme of works may not necessarily be completed in full. However, the tree pruning schedule will roll into the following year and commence when funding once again becomes available.

Q38. COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY Can the Manager please give details of:

(1) the programme for road re-surfacing/repairs to be done in the North Central Area before the year end,

(2) the programme for public lighting improvements to be done in the North Central Area before year end.


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: (1) Road Maintenance Services division has completed resurfacing at Collins

Avenue West, Grace Park Road and Church Avenue. Additional funding has also been received from the National Transport Authority. Swords Road between Santry Avenue and Santry flyover, Swords Road between Griffith Avenue and Iveragh Road and Malahide Road at N32 and Malahide Road junction have been scheduled for completion in 2011.

(2) A list of the completed jobs to date, and outstanding works the Public Lighting

Division endeavours to complete before the end of the year has been provided to the Councillor.

Q39. COUNCILLOR EMER COSTELLO To ask the City Manager to provide an update on the brief for the Smithfield Cultural

Framework Plan and when the plan will go to public consultation.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A draft background report on Smithfield and the provision of cultural space in the area is being considered by the Executive Managers of the Planning and Economic Development Department and the Culture, Recreation and Amenity Department. A joint meeting of the Economic Development, Planning & International Affairs and the Arts, Culture, Leisure & Youth Affairs Strategic Policy Committees (S.P.C.) is being arranged for the end of September which will inform the preparation of the plan, including the consultation process.

Q40. COUNCILLOR EMER COSTELLO To ask the City Manager to provide this Councillor with a copy of the Service Level

Agreement with, (details supplied), and to clarify the following, (details supplied). CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A report has been provided to the Councillor.

Q41. COUNCILLOR EMER COSTELLO To ask the City Manager to specify the number of houses a) owned by DCC and b)

RAS tenancies in each of the following streets, (details supplied).


Q42. COUNCILLOR EMER COSTELLO To ask the City Manager to provide a report on the protocols in relation to Gardaí accessing the CCTV footage from City Council Flat Complexes in general; to state

how the recordings are made available to Gardaí and if the CCTV equipment used by Dublin City Council is compatible with Garda equipment to view the footage; and to report on the problems experienced by the Gardaí in viewing the tapes of an incident at, (details supplied).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Area Manager reports that the accessing/viewing of CCTV footage must adhere to the regulations under the Data Protection Act 1988. When An Garda Síochána wishes to get access to CCTV in relation to an incident in any of our complexes that have CCTV, they must make a request in writing. Depending on the amount of CCTV footage required the footage is either collated by DCC staff or the contractor who manages the DCC system for Dublin City Council.


Dublin City Council has a number of different CCTV systems in our complexes, which were provided by specialist CCTV contractors. We are not aware of any compatibility issues with the CCTV systems in our complexes. In relation to the above (details supplied) the CCTV footage was provided to An Garda Síochána, Fitzgibbon Street Station. A letter has been issued to Superintendent Sean Ward seeking his observations on the compatibility of the CCTV systems in our housing complexes with that used by An Garda Síochána, with particular reference to viewing systems.

Q43. COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON Can the Manager please ensure that all of Ballyfermot Drive, including the cul de

sac/Colepark areas, is swept regularly as it appears that some areas now have no cleansing. I am aware with cutbacks all will not be to our liking; however we need to ensure some regular cleansing schedule is in operation.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Waste Management Services have Ballyfermot Drive and the surrounding area swept once every twelve weeks which is the standard cleaning schedule for residential areas throughout the city under the Litter Management Plan, 2008- 2011. We had this area inspected on the 19th August 2011 and it was found to be relatively litter-free.

Q44. COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON Can the Manager please without delay have a look at the state of a house privately

owned, previously a City Council house at, (details supplied). It is in a disgraceful state having being left unlived in for the past 3 to 4 years. Neighbours are having to put up with all sorts of anti-social behaviour and are powerless to act in this situation. I cannot accept we can do nothing; if this house was located in an affluent area this would not be tolerated.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Derelict Sites Section is in regular contact with the solicitor representing the estate of the deceased owner of this house. While every effort is being made to resolve title the solicitor will be requested to arrange for some improvement works in the interim. The next-door neighbour has been kept informed.

Q45. COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Manager that Dublin City Council does a full audit on all

residential/commercial premises in the Chapelizod area with a view to including all unoccupied premises/semi derelict properties on this list of derelict sites. It is unbelievable that so many houses in the village area in particular are semi-derelict, unoccupied for years whilst residents have to live with the consequences of same. The Chapelizod Residents Association & Chapelizod Old Village Association are anxious something be done once and for all and will assist staff from the Derelict Sites Section in drawing up lists etc.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Two properties in Chapelizod are currently under investigation by the Derelict Sites Section at the request of local residents. While this section does not have the resources to carry out an audit of the scope indicated by the Councillor, it will inspect any specific sites identified by the Chapelizod Residents‟ and Chapelizod Old Village Associations for possible breaches of the Derelict Sites Act.


Q46. COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON Can the Manager please indicate if the badly worn road surface on Montpelier Hill will

be resurfaced, travelling towards Arbour Hill. The area is looking worse for wear. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY:

Road Maintenance Services recently issued tender documents to resurface the above. It is hoped that works will commence in October 2011.

Q47. COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the City Manager to outline the value of receipts to Dublin Corporation for the

domestic rates the last year they were in place and if he would also outline equivalent value of that amount in euros.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Domestic rates last applied in 1977 and the rate in the pound was £8.04. Records of receipts for 1977 are not available. Domestic dwellings were valued up to 1996 by the valuation office and are valued with a rateable valuation of €3.6M. Domestic dwellings since 1996 are not valued. The 2010 rate on valuation is 62.63.

Q48. COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the City Manager to examine the need for pay and display and permit parking

to be introduced on, (details supplied).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) for consideration and the Councillor will be advised of the outcome in due course.

Q49. COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the City Manager to examine and investigate whether it would be possible for,

(details supplied), to get a direct water supply into his home.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A Water Division staff member spoke to (details supplied) and explained the procedure involved regarding applying for a separate water supply. An application form for a water supply was also given to (details supplied).

Q50. COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the City Manager to provide me with a detailed breakdown of the history

behind the introduction of the Pay & Display parking scheme at, (details supplied).


Q51. COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the City Manager if DCC would extend the football pitch to all 11-a-side

games to take place at (details supplied).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The area in question (details supplied) is not an official football pitch but forms part of the general open space within the estate. Given its current layout, configuration, contouring and proximity to the existing public network the area is not considered suitable for organised football games. This Division has no objection to informal passive football play taking place at the location.


Q52. COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the City Manager if DCC would replace the gutters at (details supplied).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Area Maintenance Officer has confirmed that the gutters on this dwelling will be repaired within the next two weeks. There is also a problem with a roof leak which involves the house next door which is privately owned. Arrangements have been made with the owner to rectify this and the repairs will be carried out with the repairs to the gutters. Q53. COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the City Manager if DCC would ask the Chief Supt. at Store Street, Dublin 1

to detail a Garda Unit at (details supplied).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A letter has been forwarded to the Chief Superintendent, Store Street and the reply will be sent on to the Councillor when received.

Q54. COUNCILLOR REBECCA MOYNIHAN To ask the City Manager to address the issues in (details supplied), remove the

frames from the attached street signs and simply replace the worn signs with the new ones affixed to the wall. The frames are at waist level and likely to be vandalised.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Roads Maintenance Services is making arrangements for the street nameplates on (details supplied) to be relocated on the walls. New Health & Safety regulations prohibit our general operatives from climbing ladders. Roads Maintenance may have to outsource the erection of street nameplates.

Q55. COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY This Committee agrees to request a meeting with the owner of Martello Tower in

Sandymount to explore possible civic or community options for use of same.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The South East Area Office will contact the owner as requested and the Councillor will be informed when a reply is available.

Q56. COUNCILLOR JANE HORGAN-JONES To ask the City Manager to consider and make a statement on the following matters

which relate to the condition and safety of Richmond Road in Dublin 3. The following works are in urgent need of being undertaken.

- The current state of the temporary surface which was laid following water treatment works is in need of repair and has resulted in numerous dangerous potholes on the road which are being swerved around by cars and commercial vehicles, creating hazardous conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. - A more uniform width along the road to reduce speeding - A proper surface with a camber and drainage appropriate to the Irish climate - Demarcated parking to avoid illegal and dangerous parking particularly on match/concert days - More uniform footpaths with dished kerbs for crossing on both sides of the road


- Cycle lanes - Proper pedestrian crossings (the Ballybough end & the junction with Grace Park Road are particularly dangerous) - To replace the road sign for Richmond Avenue at the bottom of Richmond Road. It is impossible to see the sign currently. -

In particular, will the City Manager

- Give an outline of the conclusions reached by the recently completed full structural and traffic survey for Richmond Road and say when the recommendations of the resulting report will be implemented. - Address why Gracepark Road was recently prioritised over Richmond Road for resurfacing despite not being in as bad a condition comparatively. - Contact the following residents directly with an update on the situation [details supplied]

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: We are not aware of any recently completed structural and traffic survey for Richmond Road. However a Road Improvement Scheme for Richmond Road is included as an objective in the current City Development Plan. The aim of the scheme is to provide a 7.5m wide carriageway with advisory cycle lanes and 1.8m wide footways. The road will be reconstructed with the correct camber and drainage will be provided. Land will have to be acquired to provide this width of road and this will be particularly difficult on the narrow stretch of road between the Maxol Garage and Grace Park Road where front gardens would be affected. Unfortunately there is no funding available in the foreseeable future to proceed with this improvement scheme; however remedial works will be carried out as necessary. Given the inclusion of the road improvement scheme in the current City Development Plan, it would be unwise for Roads Maintenance Services to spend a substantial amount of money to resurface the length of Richmond Road at this time. Road Maintenance Division will order a new road sign for (details supplied) Avenue. The expected delivery period for this sign is approximately 8-10 weeks. With regard to the issues pertaining to Traffic in particular request for

Demarcated parking

Pedestrian crossing at the junction with Grace Park Road

Concerns about speed

These issues will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) for consideration and the recommendation of this group will be issued to the Councillor and the named parties attached to the question as soon as is possible to do so.

Please note that this process will take a number of months due to the existing volume of requests and the availability of technical staff resources. Certain requests require a traffic and speed count or pedestrian count, or extended examination as may be the case in this instance.


Q57. COUNCILLOR JANE HORGAN-JONES To ask the City Manager if he will facilitate the following works in the (details

supplied) area to assist the residents in tackling anti social behaviour in the lead up to the Halloween period and generally.

- To arrange for a collection of material that would potentially be used for a bonfire before October to prevent stockpiles of potentially dangerous material accumulating – residents have raised concerns about the dangers of bonfires in the season.

- To arrange for the pruning of the trees on [details supplied] as in their current condition they provide shelter for potentially anti social behaviour.

- To arrange for a clearing of the laneway running from details supplied] towards the centre green as illegal dumping is creating a hazard and providing material that could potentially be used dangerously.

- To facilitate the residents to install two extra beam lights on the poles on the centre green – the residents are willing to provide the bulk of the funding for this and can the Manager make contact with this resident in this regard to arrange same [details supplied].

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: 1. The Parks and Landscape Services Division regularly clean all parks and open

spaces of debris of any kind. In the weeks running up to the 31st October a programme is put in place to remove as much as possible all bonfire material from its parks and green open spaces.

The North Central Area Enviro Crew collect bonfire material for two weeks leading up to Halloween and work in conjunction with the Waste Management Division to remove stockpiles of materials which have been stored in the area. The North Central Area also writes to all Resident and Business Groups advising them to be vigilant over the Halloween Period and not to engage with the practice of leaving out materials which could be used as Bonfire Material. This is backed up by the Litter Warden Service who visit local Industrial estates and remind owners of their responsibilities during this period.

2. The (details supplied) estate will be placed on the pruning schedule for the

area. However at present resources to carry out pruning in North Central area are very limited with only selected prioritised trees being pruned.

3. The laneway was inspected on the 25th August and was found to be in very good

condition.

4. Public Lighting Services has made contact with (details supplied) (by e-mail) and has asked her to contact them with a view to considering the provision of additional lighting in the Green in a future improvement programme subject to an assessment and available finances.


Q58. COUNCILLOR JANE HORGAN-JONES To ask the City Manager to make arrangements for a meeting or site visit between

local residents and City Council officials to enable residents to voice their concerns and make representations about changes that are required to the layout and road markings in [details supplied] to make the area safer for children‟s play. A serious accident involving a child occurred recently in the estate on [details supplied] and the concern is that motorists are not made fully aware of the fact that the greens effectively function as children‟s play areas.

- There has been a serious accident in the estate already. - There is widespread concern about the speed of cars in the estate. - The design of the estate makes it like one big playground with the

main green in the middle surrounded by roads where drivers do not heed their speed.

- Regularly there are so many cars parked around the main green that some people actually park illegally on the corners. This makes it impossible to see around the corner and one needs to proceed very slowly and cautiously because there are children always playing on the green, especially in summer.

- The residents wish to request a re-evaluation of road markings, big signs indicating that children are at play, particularly at the entrance to the estate, and double yellow lines on corners.

- Other suggestions include levelling off the main green because it is at a higher level to the roads which means that balls roll off it very easily and children follow these balls at speed.

Will the City Manager arrange for contact to be made with the residents of [details supplied] through the following resident to arrange for a consultative meeting to take place [details supplied]. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: These matters pertaining to traffic will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation of the Group in due course. Due to the volume of work already under consideration this will take a few months. The Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) will consider the issues raised regarding speed, illegal parking road markings, Children at Play signs in (details 1, 2 and 3). The issues as outlined are quite clear and the Traffic Engineer will assess the problem and report to the Traffic Advisory group on the appropriate remedial measures. Should any clarification be required then the resident will be contacted.

Q59. COUNCILLOR JOHN REDMOND Will the Manager arrange for Housing Maintenance to look at (details supplied);

rainwater appears to be penetrating the lower half of the gable wall and has caused a lot of damage to the wall and ceilings downstairs.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Area Maintenance Officer has confirmed that the gable wall of this dwelling has been inspected. Sealing of all the expansion joints at the gable end of the dwelling is required. This work will be carried out within the next four weeks.


Q60. COUNCILLOR JOHN REDMOND Will the Manager instruct the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) to look at putting double

yellow lines at the entrance to (details supplied)? Cars are being parked at the entrance on both corners which is causing an obstruction to traffic exiting the building.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: This will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) for consideration.

Q61. COUNCILLOR JOHN REDMOND Will the Manager look at putting dog fouling bins in Tolka Valley Park?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A policy decision was taken by Waste Management Services to remove all dog bins as a result of abuse of same. It is not proposed to install dog bins in the future as public litter bins can be used to dispose of dog foul.

Q62. COUNCILLOR JOHN REDMOND

Will the Manager arrange for the footpath at (details supplied) to be repaired?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Road Maintenance Services has inspected the location and advises that the condition of the path is unsightly cracked outside the driveway, but does not pose a safety hazard at this stage. Presumably, the footpath has deteriorated due to the ongoing driving into the existing driveway over the existing footpath, the depth of which cannot sustain vehicular traffic. The owner must apply for a vehicular dishing to Road Maintenance Services (ph. no. 8840500 or 8371595), the approval of which is subject to the condition that the owner has planning permission for the entrance or, as an alternative, the owner would have to prove by a sworn affidavit that the entrance has been in existence for seven years.

Q63. COUNCILLOR SHEILA HOWES To ask The Manager to have the ramp repaired (details supplied); also to have the

road swept as there is a lot of rubbish everywhere.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: An inspection was carried out on the asphalt ramp on (details supplied). There is a depression located in the carriageway directly adjacent to the asphalt ramp. Arrangements are being made to temporarily fill in the depression. This ramp will be put on a list for permanent repair. Waste Management Services had (details supplied) swept on 17th August 2011.

Q64. COUNCILLOR SHEILA HOWES To ask the Manager to please get the litter cleared on the slip road (details

supplied) as it is very unsightly and if the litter behind the wire fence on the same road could be removed. It would enhance the appearance of the entry off the main road.


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Waste Management Services had (details supplied) cleaned on Wednesday 17th August 2011. We are not in a position to clean the private site behind the wire fence. Our Litter Warden will try to establish ownership of this site with a view to getting them to clean their property.

Q65. COUNCILLOR SHEILA HOWES To ask the Manager to put in place some measure to prevent the water loss from the

boundary wall (details supplied) perpendicular to the railway bridge; if an insertion of a grid on the footpath would allow adequate drainage of the excess water. It has been an ongoing problem for many years. In winter the footpath is impassable due to ice forming at this location only. It is the main pedestrian access route (details supplied). An improvement in the condition of the footpath would go some way in preventing slips or falls in this area.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Roads Maintenance Division has inspected the retaining wall on (details supplied). There is water seepage from the retaining wall and this water is gathering on the footpath. Arrangements are being made to install a means of drainage on the footpath to prevent water build up on the footpath.

Q66. COUNCILLOR SHEILA HOWES To ask the Manager to arrange for road markings at this Location (details supplied)

to make drivers more aware that a one-way system is in operation. There have been several reports of near accidents with taxis doing turnabouts and traffic coming from the nearby apartments and hotel.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Traffic Department will carry out an inspection of (details supplied) with respect to one-way signage. A report will be prepared for the Councillor.

Q67. COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Manager to provide the following information (details supplied).


Q68. COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Manager to examine (details supplied).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A reply has been forwarded to the Councillor.

Q69. COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Manager (details supplied).


Q70. COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Manager (details supplied).



Q71. COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Manager if he will look positively at the suggestions contained in the

message submitted with this question relating to Rainwater Storage Tanks in DCC depots etc. and report to this Councillor and the relevant Strategic Policy Committee on how the objectives of the idea can be achieved. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Water Services Division is committed to promoting the installation of rainwater harvesting systems wherever practical and appropriate, as part of its overall Water Conservation policy. As a pilot project, a number of different options for retro-fitting a rainwater harvesting system at the Water Services premises at Marrowbone Lane were investigated. It was found that the payback period for each of the options assessed was long. The most viable option had a payback of 25-30 years, excluding running costs for ultra violet disinfection treatment and pumping. It was concluded that money spent on improving efficiency is likely to have a better payback than retro-fitting a rainwater harvesting system. As a result of this and other experiences, it is felt that the retro-fitting of rainwater harvesting systems should be judged on a case by case basis as the nature and layout of existing buildings and depots may not easily facilitate the retro-fitting of such systems. Dublin City Council sells water butts (190 litre capacity) at cost price (€40) at a number of locations throughout the City (details available on the City Council‟s website). The sale of water butts has increased significantly in 2011. The collected water is recommended for use in the garden or for car washing for example and a more sophisticated rainwater harvesting system involving pumping, filtration and alterations to existing plumbing systems is required if rainwater is to be considered for use inside the house e.g. flushing, washing machines etc. The risk of cross contamination with water supplied for drinking purposes is very real and must be safeguarded against for public health reasons. Water butts are also made available to schools free of charge as part of the City Council‟s water conservation programme in order to raise awareness amongst children in relation to the importance of saving water.

Q72. COUNCILLOR MARIE METCALFE To ask the City Manager for an update on the current position of improvement works

at (details supplied) where (details supplied) have submitted recommendations. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Roads and Traffic Department recently received funding from the National Transport Authority to appoint engineering consultants to examine enhanced pedestrian facilities at this junction. The consultants are currently working on their report. It is planned to make a submission to the National Transport Authority to fund construction works in 2012.

Q73. COUNCILLOR MARIE METCALFE To ask the City Manager the reasons why there are difficulties facilitating the request

from (details supplied) to take part in (details supplied).



Q74. COUNCILLOR MARIE METCALFE To ask the City Manager to have the trees pruned at the rear of (details supplied) to

facilitate the quality of life for this family. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Central Area tree pruning budget for 2011 is fully committed; accordingly the location will be listed for consideration in the 2012 Tree Pruning Programme.

Q75. COUNCILLOR MARIE METCALFE To ask the City Manager to consider this special case to have the trees pruned

outside (details supplied) as they are stopping all light getting into this house. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The trees at (details supplied) have since been pruned and are now in a satisfactory condition.

Q76. COUNCILLOR PAT CRIMMINS Can the Manager request that allotments that are not in use at (details supplied) be

freed up for use by people eager to take care of them?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: All allotments are let on an eleven month basis, all plot holders have paid for their letting and legally it is theirs to use. Condition W in the letting agreement allows for people who have not looked after their plot not to be given the option of reletting. W: Any plots that are deemed to be under-utilised, overgrown or abandoned will receive a letter outlining the problem with their plot. Any plot holder who receives two such letters during any one season will not be given the option to renew their agreement the following year. A number of people have been informed that they will not be given the opportunity to renew their letting. It is hoped this will free up some plots for people on the waiting list. However there are 560 people on the Parks and Landscape Division waiting list for an allotment and as there are only 90 allotments in (details supplied) it will be some time before all on the list are facilitated.

Q77. COUNCILLOR PAT CRIMMINS Can the Manager request that the Road Maintenance Department fix a trip hazard

(details supplied) as this is a health and safety issue especially for people who are visually impaired?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Roads Maintenance Division has inspected (details supplied) and repairs will be carried out within 4-6 weeks.

Q78. COUNCILLOR PAT CRIMMINS Can the Manager organise that the Parks Department visit the resident (details

supplied) to assess the root of a roadside tree which is causing damage to the perimeter wall and report on what can be done to repair the damage?


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Parks and Landscape Services Division will investigate the tree in question to ascertain if the tree is the cause of the problems or if it is due to other factors.

Q79. COUNCILLOR PAT CRIMMINS Can the Manager request that the Road Maintenance Department fix trip hazards

outside houses (details supplied) and also the paths on both sides of this road as the tree roots are creating trip hazards on the footpaths.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Road Maintenance Services Division will carry out a number of repairs on (details supplied) in the coming 4-6 weeks as part of their annual works programme, including the footpath at number 34.

Q80. COUNCILLOR KIERAN BINCHY To ask the Manager if it is possible for the conditions on noise monitoring and noise

levels for all event licenses issued by the Council to apply during the set-up and rehearsals for the event, not just the event itself, and for conditions also to be included limiting the dismantling and internal clean-up after the event to normal business hours.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The City Council impose conditions on all Public Event Licences in relation to noise levels for set up and rehearsals. The hours of work for dismantling structures and clean-up following the events are also agreed with the Concert promoters by way of a production schedule which forms part of the Event Licence where applicable in order to minimise noise disturbance for residents living in the vicinity of concert sites where applicable.

Q81. COUNCILLOR KIERAN BINCHY To ask the Manager to report on what can be done to clamp down on the use of free-

standing advertising signs on footpaths in the city as the use of these signs makes footpaths inaccessible and unsafe, and disadvantages those businesses who obey the law by not using them. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Street Furniture Section of the Roads & Traffic Department endeavours, with the resources available, to keep the footways clear of unauthorised placed items that may constitute an obstacle to pedestrians. Notices of Offence under Section 71, Roads Act 1993 are issued to the owners of unauthorised items on the public footway / carriageway. Under the terms of the Act, Dublin City Council is empowered to remove such unauthorised items. Removed items can be redeemed on the payment of a fee for their removal and storage.

Q82. COUNCILLOR KIERAN BINCHY To ask the Manager to report how many people the Council has provided work

experience to under the JobBridge internship scheme, and what plans it has to increase that number. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: “JobBridge” is the National Internship Scheme which is a Government initiative designed to offer jobseekers an opportunity to enhance their current skills and develop new ones. The scheme runs from 1st July 2011 to 30th June 2013. The Council‟s Human Resources Department‟s Training Unit is currently establishing


what intern opportunities exist in Council Departments. Among the issues to be considered when identifying an intern opportunity are: that the work is specific, that the intern is not filling a vacant post, that the intern is provided with mentoring and that ongoing feedback is provided to the intern during the limited period. The City Council will advertise any suitable positions on the official JobBridge website.

Prior to the introduction of the JobBridge Scheme in July 2011, the City Council had previously offered placement to a small number of graduates under the FAS Work Placement Graduate Scheme. There are differences between the schemes in relation to the qualifying criteria. Both schemes exist to provide work experience opportunities to unemployed people for a limited period. There are currently four graduates in place in Dublin City Council.

Apart from interns, the City Council has a long tradition of accommodating a small number of degree students on unpaid work experience in specific Departments, when such experience is a requirement of their degree. These students are mentored by qualified staff during their time in the City Council.

Q83. COUNCILLOR KIERAN BINCHY To ask the Manager to report what powers the Council, the clampers and the Gardaí

have to prevent illegal taxi ranks forming around the city, and what is being done to prevent such ranks forming as they pose a serious danger to traffic, cyclists and pedestrians. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: It is illegal for taxis to stand for hire at places other than designated taxi ranks. Enforcement of this is a matter for An Garda Síochána and the National Transportation Authority. Dublin Street Parking Services do not enforce where the driver is present as this could lead to public order issues.

Q84. COUNCILLOR EDIE WYNNE To ask the Manager to seek the inclusion of the Grand Canal Theatre, the

Convention Centre, the Samuel Beckett Bridge and other sites of interest in all „Dublin Tourist‟ buses.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Dublin Tourism Office have informed the Council that tourist buses are run by private companies (or semi private in the case of Dublin Bus) and it is up to the individual companies to decide what they want to advertise on the buses and all advertising space must be paid for by the individual requesting it. In relation to tourist buses stopping at any particular “tourist site”, again it is up to these companies to decide where they want to stop and get a route licence from the Department of Transport.

Q85. COUNCILLOR EDIE WYNNE To ask the Manager to initiate additional national/TV coverage for Dublin City

Council‟s „Opera in the Open‟ as it highlights best example of what Dublin offers to tourists from home and abroad.


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Arts Office staff promote all Dublin City Council arts events to the relevant print and broadcast media. This promotion yielded very positive and prominent media coverage of Opera in the Open in The Irish Independent, The Irish Times, The Daily Mail, The Irish Examiner, Near FM and 98 FM. It did not attract TV coverage this year but has occasionally done so in previous years, including RTE Six One News and Nationwide. Opera in the Open enjoyed near capacity crowds (averaging 1400) throughout August and attracted congratulatory verbal and written comment from local, national and international visitors. Staff will renew their efforts to attract TV coverage for 2012 Opera in the Open. The Arts Office has recently begun exploring „live broadcast‟ options for the event on the web and through community TV companies such as DCTV.

Q86. COUNCILLOR EDIE WYNNE That, in the interest of public transport usage and its clients, the Manager seeks to

retain the 14A bus which serves all of Dartry Rd., South Hill and Orwell Woods. Many elderly people live in these areas and cannot walk to the 14 bus (at the opposite end of Orwell Park) or to the Luas and therefore are not able to collect pensions or medicine or do business and are deeply concerned about the impact of the cessation of this service, especially as the winter months loom. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Route licensing is a matter for the National Transportation Authority. The Roads & Traffic Department will contact them to make them aware of the Councillor‟s concerns.

Q87. COUNCILLOR EDIE WYNNE That the Manager find a way of addressing the problem of rubbish being regularly

dumped illegally on a regular basis at (details supplied).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The South East Area arranged for this area to be cleaned on numerous occasions in the last 4 weeks. Persistent dumping is still a problem at this location and the South East Area has detailed 2 litter wardens to patrol the area on a daily basis, to monitor the area closely and to take the appropriate action to minimise the amount of dumping taking place.

Q88. COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the City Manager give an update report on the progress regarding the removal

of security markings, sealants, duct-tape etc that were put in place on lamp-posts, traffic lights, and street furniture during the recent State visits. Also can the City Manager say whether all the street furniture that was removed, litter bins etc. have since been put back in their place. This report to include the cost of this operation to Dublin City Council and any grants received in order to carry out these works.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY

The programme of replacement of litter bins has now been completed. Additional costs incurred by Waste Management Services associated with securing, removing and replacing street litter bins amounted to €26,007. There was no specific budget provision by Central Government for this work. Dublin City Council was however allocated a grant of €20,000 under the Civic Responsibility Week Grant Scheme to undertake activities to improve the appearance of the environment prior to the state visits. This grant was used for the removal of graffiti.


Roads and Traffic will reply directly to the Councillor within 1 month regarding this

matter.

Q89. COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the City Manager issue a report as to DCC‟s policy and plans to install public

conveniences throughout the city? Furthermore can the City Manager please supply us with the contractual arrangments regarding the placing of porto-loos in Westmoreland Street and Camden Street.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Due to budgetary constraints and to issues related to anti-social behaviour, it is not proposed to provide permanent toilet facilities throughout the city at present. Portable facilities will continue to be provided, as required, for the foreseeable future so long as finances allow.

Portable toilets have been provided at weekends in Westmoreland Street and Camden Street on a pilot basis. This has proven to be beneficial to the city as an interim measure and it is now proposed to commence a tender process for the provision and servicing of these portable/temporary toilets.

Q90. COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the City Manager have markings placed outside of all restaurants, public houses premises etc. that have outdoor seating, i.e. street furniture. Can the City Manager also ensure that all such premises display their licences to have such seating areas. More and more pathways are becoming impassable for wheelchair users and those with a disability as well as the general public and families with buggies etc. It would appear that in many cases a substantial part of the footpath is being commandeered without any regard to the pedestrian.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Drawings submitted as part of a premises application for a street furniture licence show the extent of the area which is subject to the licence, and the area to be maintained for pedestrian and wheelchair users‟ access. These drawings form part of the conditions of a licence granted to premises for street furniture. The Street Furniture Section, Roads & Traffic Department, carry out inspections of premises granted street furniture licences and act on reports of non-compliance of these premises with the conditions of their licences, to ensure through the enforcement of the conditions of the licences granted that footways for pedestrians and wheelchair users are not obstructed. Obstructions to pedestrians and wheelchair users at the locations of street furniture may be reported to the Street Furniture Section, Roads and Traffic Department for inspection. Licence holders are obliged under the licence conditions to display a copy of the licence so as to be clearly visible to members of the public and officials of Dublin City Council. The Street Furniture Section will keep under review the need for the proposed provision of markings on footways at street furniture locations.

Q91. COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN

Can the City Manager ensure that the National Flag flies over the Mansion House on a daily basis. The Mansion house is one of the most significant buildings and residence of the capital city of Dublin. It is unacceptable that the National Flag is not adorning this official residence of the Lord Mayor, First Citizen of Dublin.


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Irish Flag flies on the roof of the Mansion House on St. Patrick‟s Day, Easter Sunday and on special occasions as advised by the Department of An Taoiseach. The Parks Department arrange for the flag to fly on the Mansion House when required on an overtime basis. Current restrictions on overtime do not allow for the hoisting and lowering of the flag on a daily basis. Protocols regarding the Irish National flag state that the flag should not be flown between sunset and sunrise unless floodlit. The Mansion House façade is floodlit at night but these floodlights are not sufficient to light up the National flag on the roof sufficiently to comply with regulations and to allow for overnight flying of the flag. We are currently investigating the possibility of having floodlights installed on the roof of the Mansion House to allow for the continuous flying of the National flag, allowing for budget constraints.

Q92. COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN Will the Manager agree to have „residents only‟ parking signs erected at the entrance

of Stannaway Court, Crumlin, Dublin 12. As this senior citizen complex is adjacent to the Lorcan O‟Toole GAA Club, excessive non-residential parking occurs to the disadvantage of the residents; and will he make a statement on this matter?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Crumlin Area Office will arrange for appropriate signage to be erected at this location in the near future.

Q93. COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN Will the Manager please agree to review the scale of charges for fees associated

with the Development Contribution Scheme? This scale of the current charge will effectively prevent (details supplied) progressing his planning permission application, which is aimed at providing housing for his children, so will he please agree to a substantial reduction, in order that work can commence and will he make a statement on these requests? CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Section 48 (2) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 obliges a planning authority to make a Planning Scheme for payment of a contribution in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in its area. The City Council adopted its current Scheme in December 2009 and it came into effect on 1st January 2010. Under the Scheme, the basis of calculation of residential/domestic developments is a floor area being developed. The Scheme does not provide for any reduction in contributions due but the Council is willing to facilitate a reasonable phased payment arrangement. All phased payment proposals are subject to approval. A person seeking to make phased payments should contact the Development Contributions Section, Planning Enforcement, Block 4, Floor 2, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8.

Q94. COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN Will the City Manager agree to have the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) investigate the

appropriate traffic calming measures required to restore confidence by the residents that their welfare and the lives of their children are secured and will he make a statement on this (details supplied)?


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The request for traffic calming measures on (details supplied) has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group (TAG). The Councillor will be informed of the recommendations of the group when they are available.

Q95. COUNCILLOR HENRY UPTON To ask the Manager to repaint the yellow box at the junction of (details supplied 1)

and to paint a yellow box at the junction (details supplied 2) going in the direction of

(details supplied 3).

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The yellow box at (details supplied 1) was recommended for extension at a recent Traffic Advisory Group (TAG) meeting, to improve access for residents exiting right from (details supplied 2). Following the statutory process to complete this recommendation, the entire yellow box will be repainted at this junction.

Q96. COUNCILLOR NIAL RING In view of the proposal in Dublin Fire Brigade to curtail/withdraw overtime and

therefore run the risk of not being able to adequately man all the front line fire appliances in Dublin City, to ask the City Manager what, if any, risk assessment has been carried out to ensure that any resulting reduction in service will not increase, in any way, health or safety risk to the lives of citizens and firefighters alike.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Dublin Fire Brigade is currently facing an overrun in relation to its 2011 budget due to the high levels of overtime currently being worked.

In order to address the issue, we propose to implement some short-term measures which would maximise the number of personnel available for operational duty and reduce the need for overtime. These proposals will avoid a scenario where service is reduced. In the unlikely event that there is a requirement to reduce services any such reasons will be subject to full risk assessment.

Q97. COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the City Manager to clarify the following in relation to the National Monument

site at 14/17 Moore Street:

a. Following the passing of an emergency Motion at the City Council Meeting of 10th January 2011 where the Members agreed that the National Monument status of the site be extended to the entire Moore Street Terrace (10-25), can the Manager clarify if the Minister was informed by the Council of this Motion.

b. Is the developer/owner of this site in NAMA and, if so, what are the implications for the planning permission attaching to the development. c. As the Council-owned site at 24/25 Moore Street is an integral part of the overall development in the area, could the Manager confirm that no contract has been signed and to clarify if this contract can be nullified due to the purchaser being unable to fulfil the conditions attaching to the disposal.


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: (a) Following on from a motion passed at the July meeting of the Central Area

Committee, the Area Manager wrote to the Department of the Environment and Local Government on the 13th July 2011 who responded to say that the matter had been referred to the Minister for the Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs. An acknowledgement to this effect was also received from that Department. There has been no correspondence since.

(b) It would appear that the loans of Chartered Land are within the NAMA process. The planning permission is for a period of 7 years and it is believed that the developer intends to carry out his planning permission. There is also provision to extend this period for up to 5 years as per Section 42 of the Planning & Development (Amendment) Act 2010. (c) Contract negotiations are ongoing with the developer in relation to the

disposal of this site but no contract has been signed as yet. It is expected that these negotiations will determine whether or not the purchaser has the ability to fulfil the conditions of the disposal as set out in Report 487/2008.

Q98. COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the City Manager if it is within the power of Dublin City Council to acquire the

National Monument site at 14/17 Moore Street, using the powers contained in the Planning and Development Act 2000 and, if so, how does the Council go about this.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: There is a valid planning permission on this site and it is not the intention of

Dublin City Council to acquire the site, given the existence of that permission.

Q99. COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the City Manager to confirm whether or not Dublin City Council has funds in

place to complete the purchase of 21 Social Units at Castleforbes and if the Council has been in contact with Dublin Docklands Development Authority to expedite the purchase of these units; and to confirm if there is a date after which the funds have to be refunded to the Department of the Environment.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Docklands Housing Trust received funding approval under the Capital Loan and Subsidy Scheme to purchase 21 units at Castleforbes Road in the amount of €4,679,808 in July 2009. The developer Danninger Ltd. has gone into receivership. This Council has been in contact with the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (D.D.D.A.) who states that they are engaging with the developer and NAMA in relation to these units. The Capital Loan and Subsidy Scheme is being wound down and this funding is only available to the end of 2011.

Q100. COUNCILLOR HENRY UPTON To ask the Manager if an overall traffic and parking strategy for the

Crumlin/Drimnagh area been planned, particularly to deal with parking around the Crumlin Children‟s Hospital.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY A reply will be issued directly to the Councillor in relation to this Question within 1 month.


Q101. COUNCILLOR HENRY UPTON To ask the Manager has an application for funding been sent to the Department of

Sport for the refurbishment of the dressing rooms in (details supplied) and if the dressing rooms are refurbished will all clubs who use (details supplied) be allowed use the facilities.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Parks and Landscape Services have been in discussion with football clubs who currently use the sports pavilion in (details supplied). The main issues relate to accessibility and the need to provide facilities for women as the current layout of the dressing rooms does not cater for women‟s‟ and schoolgirl teams. A builder has assessed the building and it appears to be in good condition although it needs to be re-wired and re-plumbed. There are also opportunities for extending the building. In addition we would like to look at the possibility of providing toilet facilities for the public. Rather than spending scarce resources on repairs to the building, we believe that it would be more prudent at this stage to engage an architect with the aim of rationalising the layout of the building and resolving the issues outlined above.

The clubs have indicated that they are willing to contribute €20,000 towards the project and we are actively seeking an application for Sports Capital funding of approximately €100,000. A condition of the Sports Capital Grant is that funding must be committed to the project by the end of 2011 and that there is a contract in place with work near completion. We intend to seek quotation for the work from a framework agreement of contractors in late September.

The initial requirement for the project includes the following:- 1. Possibility of an extension comprising two additional dressing rooms 2. Provision of a storeroom 3. Two adult changing rooms with accessible toilet cubicle and en-suite showers 4. One male and one female accessible toilet 5. Two juvenile changing rooms

It is envisaged that all clubs in (details supplied) would be able to avail of the refurbished facility.

Parks & Landscape Services wrote to City Architects on 19th July 2011 seeking assistance in preparing proposals including plans, sections and elevations with an estimate of costs for the project. No application for funding has been sent to the Department because an architect has yet to be appointed for the project.

Q102. COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE To ask the City Manager to have the walls at the entrance to (details supplied)

repaired. These walls and, in particular the one on the right hand side as you enter this estate, need to have the pebble dashing replaced; almost all the original dashing has come away and it represents an eyesore for residents and visitors alike. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Crumlin Area Office will investigate the question of ownership and responsibility at this location and will forward a reply to the Councillor as soon as possible.

Q103. COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE To ask The City Manager to have the footpath kerbs and driveways reinstated on

(details supplied). This work should have been done immediately following the resurfacing of the road at this location.


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Roads Maintenance Services will repair the sections of kerbs and driveway dishings that broke off the path during Roads Maintenance carriageway repairs on (details supplied). The repairs will be carried out within the next two weeks.

Q104. COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE To ask the City Manager to give a report on the status of (details supplied) on the

housing list and to give a detailed breakdown of the applicant‟s points and to give a statement as to when she may expect an offer of accommodation in her area of preference.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: I can confirm that the applicant (details supplied) is currently on the City Council‟s Housing List with 97 points for Area K (Crumlin, Kimmage, Drimnagh, Walkinstown) and with 92 points for Area L (Clanbrassil, Charlemont, Dolphin's Barn, James Street, Kilmainham, Rialto, Coombe/Maryland, York St., Ushers Quay) and Area N (Harold's Cross, Ranelagh, Rathmines, Terenure). Unfortunately, these points are low and it will likely be sometime yet before the applicant is reached for an offer of alternative accommodation. The breakdown of the applicant‟s points are as follows:

Category Points

Area Preference 5

Household 60

Tenure Type 20

Time 12

Total 97

Q105. COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE To ask the City Manager to give a report on the status of (details supplied) on the

housing list and to give a detailed breakdown of the applicant‟s points and to give a statement as to when she may expect an offer of accommodation in her area of preference. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: I can confirm that the applicant (details supplied) is currently on the City Council‟s Housing List with 35 points for Area K (Crumlin, Kimmage, Drimnagh, Walkinstown) and with 30 points for Area L (Clanbrassil, Charlemont, Dolphin's Barn, James Street, Kilmainham, Rialto, Coombe/Maryland, York St., Ushers Quay) and Area P (North King St., Church St., O'Devaney Gardens, Ormond Quay). Unfortunately, these points are low and it will likely be sometime yet before the applicant is reached for an offer of alternative accommodation.


The breakdown of the applicant‟s points is as follows:

Category Points

Area Preference 5

Household 20

Tenure Type 10

Total 35

Q106. COUNCILLOR STEVE WRENN To ask the City Manager if Dublin City Council has a remit for the boarded up site

opposite Hampton Wood off St. Margaret‟s Road, if he is in contact with the developer to have this site completed, and if there are plans to secure this area or put it to a valuable use for the community.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: This site will be inspected and, if action under the Derelict Sites Act is warranted, ownership details will be sought from the Law Department. When available a full report will be sent to the Councillor.

Q107. COUNCILLOR STEVE WRENN To ask the City Manager if he will consider installing pedestrian crossing points and

lights at the Jamestown Road and Balbutcher Lane Road Roundabout to make it safer to cross as the issue is of particular concern to parents who cross the road with their children. CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Pedestrian counts indicate that pedestrian volumes do not meet the warrant for signals. However pedestrian refuges have been recommended on the eastern and southern arm of the roundabout. This work will be undertaken within the year.

Q108. COUNCILLOR STEVE WRENN To ask the City Manager if he will consider making changes to the junction at Supervalu on Main Street in Ballymun following recent accidents involving cars turning left and pedestrians crossing the road and for worries over pedestrian safety.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: This will be investigated by a traffic engineer and a report will be issued to the Councillor within 6 weeks.

Q109. COUNCILLOR MÍCHEÁL MAC DONNCHA To ask the City Manager the discussions if any he has had with the Fingal County

Manager regarding the operations of Barnmore Ltd., Baldoyle Industrial Estate.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: There is no record of any discussions between the Planning Department and Fingal County Council in relation to this matter.

Q110. COUNCILLOR MÍCHEÁL MAC DONNCHA To ask the City Manager the cost to the City Council of the removal and replacement

of the construction operations, equipment etc. at Smithfield during the visit of the English Queen.


CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The cost recently agreed with the main contractor in respect of closure of the site for the state visits has been determined at €130,057.29. A submission will be made to the Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly with a request for these costs to be recouped to Dublin City Council.

Q111. COUNCILLOR PAUL MCAULIFFE Following a request from a parent, can the Manager detail the age group which the

playground in (details supplied) was designed for and explain why more suitable facilities were not put in place for younger children between the ages of 2 and 5. Can he also detail the work being undertaken by the BRL play officer and the local youth services in this park?


Q112. COUNCILLOR PAUL MCAULIFFE Can the Manager arrange for the park bench in front of (details supplied) to be

moved elsewhere in the park.

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: A meeting has taken place between Dublin City Council, BRL and the Gardaí to resolve a number of anti-social issues at this location. The issue of the park bench was discussed and its possible relocation is currently being examined.

Q113. COUNCILLOR PAUL MCAULIFFE Can the Manager outline the plans for the vacant site to the north of (details 1) and

will he consider resurfacing and seeding it in a similar manner to the adjoining site along Ballymun Main Street. Can he also consider knocking the old brick wall which now serves no purpose in front of (details 2)?


Q114. COUNCILLOR PAUL MCAULIFFE Can the Manager provide me with a report regarding (details supplied)?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: The Area Housing Manager will contact the Councillor in relation to this matter.

Q115. COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY Can the Manager provide an update to my question to the June 2011 City Council

meeting (Q.71) in relation to the waste management service provided by Dublin City Council? Has the publication of the Ampersand consultants report on the Waste Management service resulted in any planned changes to the service DCC provide?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Dublin City Council continues to collect waste and is in discussions with the Unions concerning future restructuring of the waste collection service. The Ampersand report forms part of the discussion between Management and Unions.


Q116. COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY Can the Manager provide the following information?

a) When was the Multi Agency Group on Homeless Sex Offenders initiated? b) What progress has been made by the Multi Agency Group on Homeless Sex Offenders since my question to the July 2010 City Council meeting? c) Can you confirm whether the Cross Departmental Team on Homelessness has produced their report?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY:

a) The Multi Agency Group on Homeless Sex Offenders was initiated in 2004 at the request of the Homeless Agency to respond to the identified problem of homelessness amongst sex offenders released from custody. The project‟s overall aim is to co-ordinate and develop services for sex offenders at risk of homelessness in both a prison and community setting.

b) In September 2010, the joint Cross Departmental Team on Homelessness (CDTH) and National Homeless Consultative Committee (NHCC) meeting attended by the then Minster of State, Michael Finneran was briefed regarding the issues. Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (DoECLG) commitment was secured for the accommodation issues of sex offenders to be discussed at a future CDTH meeting.

The October 2010 CDTH meeting considered the issues of homeless sex offenders

and the potential route for a national approach. The CDTH members present at the meeting agreed that a national approach on accommodating sex offenders is required. The DoECLG reserved their view pending further consideration of the matter. The Health Service Executive (HSE), which were not present, subsequently wrote to the DoECLG in support of a national approach. In December 2010, representatives from MAG (Multi Agency Group) made a presentation to the City and County Managers Association (CCMA) Housing Group regarding MAG and the need for a national policy. Feedback from the meeting was that members were supportive of the need for a national approach. The DoECLG indicated that they would subsequently meet with the CCMA Housing Group regarding this area. The need for a national policy has subsequently been raised with the DoECLG. In addition the MAG initiative has progressed a number of developments including:

Internal agency policies – The MAG Policy Officer worked with the Homeless Network Sub Group on homeless sex offenders to develop a 'Policy Template for the Voluntary Housing Sector on working with people convicted of sexual offences‟. The Policy Template has now been adopted by the Homeless Network (network representing over 20 voluntary homeless service providers) and is available for agencies to adopt or adapt to meet their needs.

Training Programme for Housing Professionals „Information for Housing Professionals – People convicted of sexual offences‟ - a total of ten sessions of the one-day training programme were delivered between May – July 2011, to approximately 260 people from 23 organisations including Local Authorities and voluntary housing providers. The training was delivered by the MAG Policy Officer and Detective Garda from An Garda Síochána with personnel from either the Irish Prison Service, Granada Institute and the Probation Service providing the sex offender expert input.


Draft MAG Information Sharing Protocol - the draft Protocol was developed in consultation with MAG partners to facilitate the sharing of information between key agencies. The draft version has been discussed with the Data Protection Office and is currently being progressed.

c) A review of the Homelessness Strategy - The Way Home: A Strategy to Address Adult Homelessness in Ireland 2008 - 2013 taking into account the current demands on existing housing services is currently underway. This will include, inter alia, assessing progress to date, how to best provide additional services, as well as to ensure effective strategies and tailored responses in cases where people are difficult to place including accommodation needs of sex offenders. Collaboration between all agencies, particularly criminal justice agencies, is critical in this regard. The development of a protocol to be adopted nationally and setting out the responsibilities of the respective agencies, including housing authorities, and building on the work to date undertaken by the MAG and others is one such option that is being considered for the next meeting of the CDT scheduled to take place later this year.

Q117. COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY Can the Manager comment on Dublin Docklands Development Authority‟s planning

decision DD628 (in which there was a refusal by the DDDA to grant permission for residential units at Spencer Dock), particularly in light of the support by Dublin City Council for this application. Will the Manager also comment on the independent planning review by Declan Brassil and Associates, which was highly critical of the proposal?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: DD628 relates to an application for certification at Spencer Dock for 191 residential units, retail, day care, community centre and parking.

The City Council was in favour of the proposal and an agreement had been entered into between the proposer and the Housing & Residential Services Department of Dublin City Council to provide Social housing on this site.

The DDDA refused permission for the certification on the following grounds:

1. Contrary to North Lotts Planning Scheme requirement in relation to family units.

The scheme required only minor amendments to comply with DCC’s Development Plan in this regard.

2. Insufficient private /communal open space The development may be compliant with Development Plan standards. No drawings were on the file.

3. Overlooking/privacy issues The rejection refers to the 1999-2005 Dublin City Development Plan. It appears that the requirement of the 2011 Development Plan in this regard could be achieved in the development depending on design, orientation and height.

4. Tenure mix The 2011 Development Plan sets out requirements in this regard. Subject to amendments these can be met.

5. No childcare provision Appendix 20 of 2011 Dublin City Development Plan is not prescriptive; childcare at a ratio of 1/75 units is recommended unless there is over provision in the locality.


6. Land use mix.

The reference appears to indicate that the DDDA needs to review land use mix update in the area.

Planning review- DCC does not have a copy of D. Brassil‟s review and therefore cannot comment.

Q118. COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY Can the Manager provide the following information in relation to Private Horse

Carriages for Tourists?

a) How many Horse Carriages are licensed? b) Have all of these been checked for insurance and how often are checks carried out? c) If checks are carried out, where are the checks carried out? d) Do the inspectors check actual driver identity against insurance/licence details? e) How many Council officials work the Carriage office? f) Do DCC inspectors have a role in animal welfare investigations?

CITY MANAGER’S REPLY: Under the Horse Drawn Carriage bye laws there are 2 types of licence, carriage (vehicle) licences and driver‟s licences. In addition, these bye laws introduced a requirement for public liability insurance for these vehicles. A) As of 01/09/2011 32 carriage licences have been issued. 32 Horse Carriage Driving Licences have also been issued.

B) When an application is made for a Horse Carriage licence or for renewal of the licence proof of insurance must be produced. Licences are issued for one year; therefore insurance is checked at a minimum of once each year.

In the case of an applicant who requires a Horse Carriage Driving Licence only, proof that the applicant is a named driver only on an insurance policy is required. C) Insurance is checked in the Customer Service Centre at the time of application for licences. In addition spot checks are carried out by Fleet Management Services and by the Gardaí. D) The drivers licence includes a photograph of the driver for identification purposes. No photographic ID is required for a carriage licence. However the licence is posted to the home address of the applicant.

E) No Council Officials work for the Carriage Office which is operated by An Garda Síochána.

F) The Control of Horses Bye Laws, 2010 provide for animal welfare. This is managed by the Culture, Recreation and Amenity Department.


APPENDIX B: MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING HELD ON 5th SEPTEMBER 2011

Recommendation from the City Council in relation to Item 10:

Submission under Section 37E(4) of the Planning and Development Acts 2000 - 2010 in relation to the proposed development of a new Children’s Hospital at Eccles Street, Dublin 7 on a development site known as the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Campus

A construction mobility plan be agreed and separate parking for constructions

workers should be provided.

A comprehensive community or planning gain programme should be established.

A local employment clause should be inserted to ensure that a development of this

scale will provide some gain for the local community.

That access provision to and from the hospital be strengthened in consideration of

the application.

That consideration be given to the exclusion of Metro North as a planning issue

should Metro North not be approved.

That a monitoring committee comprising local councillors , residents, City Council

officials and hospital management be established for the duration of the construction

period. Terms of reference to be agreed.

That the applicant makes resources available, whether monetary, professional or

services, to the local resident groups in the event of an oral hearing.

That post construction, a community liaison office be appointed by the hospital

operator.

That any public spaces, walkways or parkways be adequately monitored by CCTV if

deemed necessary.

That part of the development levy be ring fenced and used as follows:

(a) to upgrade the local drainage network within a 1km radius;

(b) be used to fund suitable community gain

That every effort be made to ensure that the Georgian heritage of the area be

respected, preserved and enhanced.

APPENDIX B: MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING HELD ON 5th SEPTEMBER 2011

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APPENDIX C: MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETING HELD ON 5th SEPTEMBER 2011

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