Agenda and minutes

Order: Agreed.   

Replies to Questions and the Area Manager’s report circulated.

                  (i).        Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group held on the 24^th February 2017 

            in relation to Traffic Matters in the South Central Area, (report   

            attached).

                 (ii).        Traffic Service Requests, Status Report at 15^th February 2017,

            (report attached).

                  (i).        Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group held on the 24^th February 2017 

            in relation to Traffic Matters in the South Central Area.

                 (ii).        Traffic Service Requests, Status Report at 15^th February 2017.

  Order:   (i)    Noted.

                (ii)   Noted.

                   (i).        Presentation on Weed Management in the Area      

                  (ii).        Presentation on the National Children’s Hospital

                 (iii).        Presentation on St. Thomas's Abbey

                (iv).        Presentation on Francis Street

                 (v).        Report on the 2017 Discertionary Fund Report.

                (vi).        Review of Shopfront Improvement Scheme, (report attached).

               (vii).        Naming and numbering of new Housing Estate and Dwelling, 17 Crumlin Village, Crumlin, Dublin 12, (report attached).

              (viii).        Naming and numbering of new Apartment Complex, Raleigh Square,   Crumlin,

                (ix).        Dublin 12, (report attached).

                 (x).        Gully Cleaning Programme Report for the South Central Area, (report attached).

                (xi).        Area Manager’s Report.

                  (i).        Presentation on Weed Management in the Area       

                 (ii).        Presentation on the National Children’s Hospital

                (iii).        Presentation on St. Thomas's Abbey

                (iv).        Presentation on Francis Street

                 (v).        Report on the 2017 Discretionary Fund Report.

                (vi).        Review of Shopfront Improvement Scheme.

               (vii).        Naming and numbering of new Housing Estate and Dwelling, 17 Crumlin Village, Crumlin, Dublin 12.

              (viii).        Naming and numbering of new Apartment Complex, Raleigh Square, Crumlin,

            Dublin 12.

                (ix).        Gully Cleaning Programme Report for the South Central Area.

                 (x).        Area Manager’s Report.

Order:   (i)      Presentation given by Les Moore, City Parks Superintendant and

Shane Casey, Biodiversity Officer. Presentation noted.

It was agreed that the South Central Area, in particular the Ballyfermot Area, would be a pilot area for the initiative.

             (ii)      Presentation given EilíshHardiman, Chief Executive Officer of            

                      the Children’s Hospital Group. Presentation noted.

                  (iii)      Presentation given by Ruth Johnson, City Archaeologist.               

                             Presentation noted.

                  (iv)      Presentation given byDavid Healy, Administrative Officer, South

                             Central Area.  Agreed to proceed to Part VIII Planning Process.

                  (v)      Agreed. Document circulated.

                  (vi)     Noted.

                  (vii)    Noted.

                  (viii)   Noted.

                  (ix)     Noted.

                  (x)     The following report was given and was noted by the Members: -

Area Manager’s Report

South Central Area Committee

Wednesday 15^th March 2017

April Deadline for Questions and Motions

The next Area Committee Meeting falls immediately after Easter and as such we are missing 2 working days. With the co-operation of the members I propose to revise the deadline for receipt of questions and motions to Monday the 3rd of April.

SOUTH WEST INNER CITY AREA OFFICE REPORT

New Public Park, Cork Street

A Part 8 Planning Application for a 0.6 hectare neighbourhood park on the site of the demolished Chamber Court and Weavers Court flats on Cork Street was agreed at the December 2015 City Council meeting. Site works commenced in February with an expected completion date of summer 2017.

St. Audoen’s Park, High Street

St. Audoen’s Park is included in the Liberties Greening Strategy. As part of the proposed improvements to High Street it is planned to enhance the area by improving accessibility, permeability and circulation throughout the park.

A Part 8 planning application for the project was agreed at the July 2016 City Council meeting. Tenders documents were issued in February with construction works likely to commence in early summer.

Dolphins Barn

A Public Realm Improvement Plan for Dolphins Barn is being prepared at present. The cost associated with the plan is provided for in the 2016 Discretionary Fund. A very well attended community workshop took place in St. Andrews Community Centre on 28^th November last year. Councilors will be informed of a second community workshop which is expected to take place shortly.

Newmarket

A Public Realm Improvement Plan for Newmarket Square and its environs is now complete. The Plan describes, supports and guides the implementation of improvements to enhance the use and attractiveness of the area. Following agreement at the February Area Committee meeting a Part 8  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

                  (i).        Public Library Events for March 2017 – South Central Area, (report    

            attached).

                 (ii).        Sport and Recreation Report for March  2017 – South Central Area

            (report attached).

(i)          Public Library Events for March 2017 – South Central Area.

(ii)            Sport and Recreation Report for March  2017 – South Central Area

  Order:   (i)    Noted.

                (ii)   Noted.

(i)            With further reference to the disposal of a site at Ushers Street, Dublin 8 to P. Elliott and Company Limited, (disposal of the fee simple in the common areas to the Management Company), (report attached).

(ii)           Proposed grant of a licence to Liam Hicks (on behalf of St. Teresa’s Football Club) at 64-66 Donore Avenue, St. Teresa’s Gardens, Dublin 8, (report attached).

(iii)          Proposed disposal of a site at Dolphin Park, Dolphin House, Dublin 8, the grant of a Building Licence and of a Right of Access at same address to Fold Housing Association, (report attached).

(iv)         Proposed disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in part of the premises at No. 67 Keeper Road (now known as 67A Keeper Road), Crumlin, Dublin 12, (report attached).

(i)            With further reference to the disposal of a site at Ushers Street, Dublin 8 to P. Elliott and Company Limited, (disposal of the fee simple in the common areas to the Management Company).

(ii)           Proposed grant of a licence to Liam Hicks (on behalf of St. Teresa’s Football Club) at 64-66 Donore Avenue, St. Teresa’s Gardens, Dublin 8.

(iii)          Proposed disposal of a site at Dolphin Park, Dolphin House, Dublin 8, the grant of a Building Licence and of a Right of Access at same address to Fold Housing Association.

(iv)         Proposed disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in part of the premises at No. 67 Keeper Road (now known as 67A Keeper Road), Crumlin, Dublin 12.

Order:  (i)        Agreed. Recommend to Council.                

             (ii)       Agreed. Recommend to Council.

(i)            Agreed. Recommend to Council.

(ii)           Agreed. Recommend to Council.

Standing Orders was suspended to deal with the following Emergency Motions: -

Emergency Motion in the name of Councillors Daithi Doolan, Greg Kelly and Críona Ní Dhálaigh 

The South Central Area Committee wishes to acknowledge the important work carried out by city council staff in local offices. Local offices provide an essential service to elected representatives and the public. This committee express concern that the Crumlin Area Office has been closed to the public on a number of occasions over the past fortnight forcing the public to access services from other offices .We call on management to ensure the Crumlin office remains open to the public Monday to Friday during office hours.
Order:  Report noted.

Emergency Motion in the name of Councillor Pat Dunne

This Area Committee notes with dismay the effective closure of the Crumlin Area office as of the Monday 6th March when the last clerical officer based in Crumlin was transferred to Marrowbone Lane. We further note that despite months of protestations and earlier motions, that the office has closed with no public access to services. We call for the immediate re-opening of the office with a full compliment of staff.  

Order:  Report noted.

Emergency Motion in the name of Councillor CríonaNí Dhálaigh 

1.    That this Area Committee is concerned at the negative impact of proposed traffic changes in the city on the Liberties area.  These changes coupled with the already increase in traffic in the area due to new residential developments, tourist destinations and general development in the area will increase traffic particularly on the roads and streets around the Cork Street and Bridgefoot street area.

2.    That we believe that increased traffic for instance on Cork Street could have a negative effect on the already significant pedestrian use, especially on those walking to schools and numerous child care facilities nearby, with increased pollution and difficulties trying to cross this street daily. Much of the traffic is through traffic and is not local.

3.    That this Area Committee believes that there is a need for a traffic study (including an audit of the existing traffic, the pedestrian and cyclist volumes in the area) to be carried out and steps taken to lessen the negative impact of the increased traffic before the life is choked out of local community. That that study would also look at projections for increases in traffic specifically around increased development on local sites, displaced parking from nearby areas, traffic avoiding the Quays and other traffic changes proposed or connected to ongoing LUAS works. That such a study would also examine issues such as the increase in air pollution; or pedestrian safety especially for vulnerable people such as children and older population?

4.    That the study including the analysis of the negative effects of increased traffic on areas being split by increased through flows and that it lays out recommendations regarding mitigation measures to address the future traffic problems and impacts such as: traffic calming; speed cameras; new pedestrian crossings such as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL

SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE

15^th  March 2017

494      Councillor Ray McHugh

This Area Committee agree that the Area Manager should contact the HSE to request if their disused premises on Parnell Road could be considered for the use of a Man's Shed for the Crumlin area.

495      Councillor Paul Hand

That this Area Committee condemns the Minister for Transport for his recent actions regarding the Bus Eireann dispute. This Area Committee requests that the Minister proactively engage with Bus Eireann management and unions to resolve this situation and in doing this guarantee that the state subvention to Bus Eireann be increased to pre-2008 levels to guarantee this valuable public service. Furthermore we request that this motion be sent to the Minister for his consideration.

496      Councillor Greg Kelly

This Area Committee reconfirmed our full support for Dublin Fire Brigade, and call on DCC management to go back to the consultative process at the Ambulance Forum. The action of DCC management to collapse the process has been disgraceful and needs to be addressed

497      Councillor Daithi Doolan

This Area Committee welcomes the declaration that Travellers are to be recognised as a distinct ethnic minority in Ireland. This is a positive development and the Committee congratulates all those who have campaigned on this issue.

498      Councillor Michael Mullooly

This Area Committee calls on the Housing SPC to review the priority given to homeless persons in the Housing Allocation Scheme, 2013 in particular, the definition of homelessness, the lack of priority given to those about to fall into homelessness, to reflect the fact that persons can be de facto homeless but not availing of homeless services provided by the local authority or others and the lack of priority for children who are homeless or about to fall into homelessness.

499      Councillor Paul Hand

In light of the upcoming lands initiative on St. Michael's Estate in our area, this Area Committee requests that local employment clauses be inserted into any tender documents in order to provide the maximum local gain for the wider Dublin 8 area. Additionally we would request that Dublin City Council use the construction as an opportunity for the Housing Maintenance Section to employ new apprentices who can gain experience on this site and replace our ageing staff profile in this section of Dublin City Council. 

500      Councillor Daithi Doolan

This Area Committee calls on Dublin City Council to designate racially motivated violence as a distinct type of anti social behaviour and those involved will be in direct breach of City Council's tenancy agreement.

501      Councillor Michael Mullooly

In light of the fact that Dublin City Council spends €650,000 cleaning up 2,600 tonnes of illegal waste and given the proliferation of fly-tipping in Dublin South Central, this Area Committee calls on the Area Manager to consider the use of drones in addition to CCTV as a key resource to detect and provide evidence of fly-tipping and the dumping of waste.

502      Councillor Daithi Doolan

This Area Committee  ...  view the full agenda text for item 8.

494     Councillor Ray McHugh

This Area Committee agree that the Area Manager should contact the HSE to request if their disused premises on Parnell Road could be considered for the use of a Man's Shed for the Crumlin area.

Order: Agreed.

495      Councillor Paul Hand

That this Area Committee condemns the Minister for Transport for his recent actions regarding the Bus Eireann dispute. This Area Committee requests that the Minister proactively engage with Bus Eireann management and unions to resolve this situation and in doing this guarantee that the state subvention to Bus Eireann be increased to pre-2008 levels to guarantee this valuable public service. Furthermore we request that this motion be sent to the Minister for his consideration.

Order: Agreed.

496      Councillor Greg Kelly

This Area Committee reconfirmed our full support for Dublin Fire Brigade, and call on DCC management to go back to the consultative process at the Ambulance Forum. The action of DCC management to collapse the process has been disgraceful and needs to be addressed

Order: Agreed.

497      Councillor Daithi Doolan

This Area Committee welcomes the declaration that Travellers are to be recognised as a distinct ethnic minority in Ireland. This is a positive development and the Committee congratulates all those who have campaigned on this issue.

Order: Agreed.

498      Councillor Michael Mullooly

This Area Committee calls on the Housing SPC to review the priority given to homeless persons in the Housing Allocation Scheme, 2013 in particular, the definition of homelessness, the lack of priority given to those about to fall into homelessness, to reflect the fact that persons can be de facto homeless but not availing of homeless services provided by the local authority or others and the lack of priority for children who are homeless or about to fall into homelessness.

Order: Deferred to the April Meeting.

499      Councillor Paul Hand

In light of the upcoming lands initiative on St. Michael's Estate in our area, this Area Committee requests that local employment clauses be inserted into any tender documents in order to provide the maximum local gain for the wider Dublin 8 area. Additionally we would request that Dublin City Council use the construction as an opportunity for the Housing Maintenance Section to employ new apprentices who can gain experience on this site and replace our ageing staff profile in this section of Dublin City Council. 

Order: Agreed.  Refer to the Housing SPC.

500      Councillor Daithi Doolan

This Area Committee calls on Dublin City Council to designate racially motivated violence as a distinct type of anti social behaviour and those involved will be in direct breach of City Council's tenancy agreement.
Order: Report noted. Report to Councillor.

501      Councillor Michael Mullooly

In light of the fact that Dublin City Council spends €650,000 cleaning up 2,600 tonnes of illegal waste and given the proliferation of fly-tipping in Dublin South Central, this Area Committee calls on the Area Manager to consider the use of drones in addition to CCTV as a key resource to detect and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

Listed

One minutes silence was observed at the start of the meeting as a mark of respect for the tragic loss of the 4 crew members from Rescue 116, the Coast Guard Helicopter that crashed off the Mayo coast on Tuesday the 14^th of March.