Agenda and minutes

Presentation given by Catherine Lane, Women and Local Government & Development Officer and  Jennifer McCarthy Flynn, Head of Policy, National Women’s Council. Presentation noted. 

Order: Agreed.   

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

              i.            Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group held on the 23rd May 2018 

            in relation to Traffic Matters in the South Central Area.

            (report attached).

                ii.           Traffic service Request Status Report at 15^th May 2018.

        (report attached).

                    i.           Minutes of Traffic Advisory Group held on the 23^rd May 2018 

        in relation to Traffic Matters in the South Central Area.

                   ii.          Traffic service Request Status Report at 15^th May 2018

      Order: i           Report noted.   

                  ii          Report noted.

                      i.        Presentation on Leakage Reduction Programme by Grainne Carey, Irish Water

                     ii.        Request to have a delegation from the Cherry Orchard Running Club to the September Area Committee meeting.

                    iii.        Naming Proposal for a new development on a site at205A Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8. (report attached).

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

                    v.        Area Manager’s Report.

                      i.        Presentation on Leakage Reduction Programme  Grainne Carey, Irish Water

                     ii.        Request to have a delegation from the Cherry Orchard Running Club to the September Area Committee meeting.

                    iii.        Naming Proposal for a new development on a site at205A Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8.

                   iv.        Gully Cleaning Programme Report for the South Central Area.

                    v.        Area Manager’s Report.

Order:   i.   Presentation given by Grainne Carey, Communications Lead       

                   and Matt  Thompson Technical Leakage Reduction  

                   Programme, Irish Water. Presentation noted.

              ii.  Agreed. (Motion 613 was taken with this item).

  iii. Noted.

             iv.  Report noted.

             v.   A report was given and was noted by the Members, (see                  

                   attachment).

                      i.        Public Library Events for June 2018 – South Central Area (report attached).

                     ii.        Sports and Recreation Report for June 2018 – South Central Area. (report attached).

                      i.        Public Library Events for June 2018 – South Central Area.    

                     ii.        Sports and Recreation Report for June 2018 – South Central Area.

Order:   i         Report noted.   

  ii        Report noted.

                    i.          Grant of a permanent Wayleave to ESB Networks through Council owned lands at           Bluebell, Dublin 12 (report attached).

                   ii.          Disposal of a site at St. Luke’s Avenue and Brabazon Place, Dublin 8, (report attached).

                      i.        Grant of a permanent way leave to ESB Networks through Council owned lands at Bluebell, Dublin 12. 

    ii      Disposal of a site at St. Luke’s Avenue and Brabazon Place, Dublin   

            8.

Order:   i         Agreed. Recommend to Council.   

  ii        Withdrawn.

Standing Orders was suspended to take the following Emergency Motions: -

            Emergency Motion (as amended 20/6/18) from Councillors Daithí        Doolan, Greg Kelly and Críona Ní Dhálaigh.

            That Dublin City Council's Housing Department acquires the former depot on        Davitt   Road for the construction of social and affordable housing and brings      a full feasibility report to the next South Central Area Committee meeting.

            Order: Agreed.

Emergency Motion from Cllr. Hazel de Nortúin

This Council calls for an immediate investigation into the demolition of a family home (mobile home) in Labre Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin on Thursday, June 14th.  

We call on Chief Executive Owen Keegan to conduct a full investigation into the horrific incident in Labre Park on Thursday 14th June 2018 where a family’s home (mobile home), containing personal belongings and the history of their lives including photos and irreplaceable sentimental items were destroyed under instruction by Dublin City Council.

This investigation must include;

Why and when was this action instructed?

Who was aware of this action and what was the line of communication to issue the demolition of a home?

What instructions and information was given by DCC to the contractor who demolished the family home? 

When were these instructions given?

What is the legislation and what are the DCC policies in relation to the demolition of a home?

What is the legislation and what are DCC policies in relation to instructing third parties to enter and remove belongings from a family home without the family’s knowledge or consent?

What steps had the council taken to ensure the rights and protection of the             family?

What is the legislation required to be followed when such action is taken?

What evidence do DCC have that the requirements and protections of legislation were adhered to?

What evidence do DCC have to show that the rights and protections of the family were abided by?

            Order: Agreed. Meeting arranged for 5,30pm in the Chamber to discuss                    this matter.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL

SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE

20th June 2018

602      Cllr. Críona Ní Dhálaigh

That the Area Manager carry out an audit of vacant units belonging to DCC in the Dublin South Central Area.  There is a huge demand for premises particularly in the South West Inner City area for community/voluntary/charitable organisations who cannot afford the increasing rents in the area.  Some organisations such as SOLAS will cease to function in the area at a huge loss to the youth of our area.  Shannon’s Hopeline which delivers much needed suicide prevention training and counselling have for years been trying (unsuccessfully) to source affordable units in order for them to continue and expand their valuable services.  The loss of Carman’s Hall was a huge blow as it provided very reasonable rooms for rent for dancers, majorettes, musicians, after schools clubs.  Could the Manager please report on the following units in particular:-

·         The Old School in School Street

·         The large ground floor space at Eblana House

·         Bridgefoot Street (Usher’s Island)

·         The Coombe (80)

603      Cllr. Vincent Jackson

            Can Dublin City Council facilitate the closure of Chapelizod on the Sunday of the Chapelizod Festival, 1^st July, to allow a safe non traffic environment for 4 to 6 hours.  This can be done for road-races, concerts etc.  Now it’s our chance to support the local residents who will supply stewards, barriers, music etc.

604      Cllr. Michael Mullooly

            This Area Committee asks the Area Manager to carry out an audit of street/road signs in the Crumlin Kimmage area with a view to a work programme to repair, reinstate and replace damaged and missing signs.

605      Cllr. Greg Kelly

            This Area Committee calls on Senator Ronan Mullen to resign his seat in the Seanad with immediate effect for the disgraceful remarks he made in relation to Mental Health during the referendum.  On the 24^th May on a live debate, Senator Mullen stated “Mental Health has no evidence base” this has caused a lot of hurt to individuals and families who have seen the pain that mental health can cause.  For a member of the Seanad to make this remark is a disgrace and they should not hold a seat in Leinster House.

606      Cllr. Daithí Doolan

            This Area Committee notes the great work being done by the Cherry Orchard Running Club and this committee commits to providing funding, if available, to support the work of the club from the South Central Area Committee’s Discretionary Fund for 2019.

607      Cllr. Hazel de Nortúin

            This Area Committee fully supports the campaign for a Gaelscoil in Ballyfermot.  If lands are to become available, particularly zoned for educational purpose, that this Council allocate a portion of this land for the purpose of a Gaelscoil.

608      Cllr. Ray McHugh

            This Area Committee agrees in light of the Industrial dispute between workers at Xylem Water Solutions for Union recognition, this Committee agrees to call on Dublin City Council and all Councils, to put the necessary measures in place  ...  view the full agenda text for item 9.

DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL

SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE

20th June 2018

602      Cllr  Críona Ní Dhalaigh

            That the Area Manager carry out an audit of vacant units belonging to DCC in       the Dublin South Central area. There is a huge demand for premises particularly in the South West Inner City area for community / voluntary /           charitable organisations who cannot afford the increasing rents in the area.           Some organisations such as SOLAS will cease to function in the area at a       huge loss to the youth of our area. Shannon’s Hopeline which delivers much             needed suicide prevention training and counselling   have for years been trying             (unsuccessfully) to source affordable units in order for them to continue and          expand their valuable services. The loss of Carman’s Hall was a huge blow           as it provided very reasonable rooms for rent for dancers, majorettes,   musicians, after schools clubs. Could the Manager please report on the      following units in particular:

·         The Old School in School Street

·         The large Ground floor space at Eblana house

·         Bridgefoot Street (Usher’s Island)

·         The Coombe (80)

            Could the Manager also report on what if any plans there are for the space at        Marrowbone Lane next to the Community Centre.

            Order: Agreed. Report to Councillors

603      Cllr  Vincent Jackson

            Can Dublin City Council facilitate the closure of Chapelizod on the Sunday of        the Chapelizod Festival, 1^st July, to allow a safe non traffic environment for 4            to 6 hours. This can be done for road-races, concerts etc.   Now it’s our        chance to support the local residents who will supply stewards, barriers,     music etc.

            Order: Agreed.

604      Cllr  Michael Mullooly

            This Area Committee asks the Area Manager to carry out an audit of         street/road signs in the Crumlin Kimmage Area with a view to a work             programme to repair, reinstate and replace damaged and missing signs.

            Order: Agreed.

605      Cllr  Greg Kelly

            This Area Committee calls on Senator Ronan Mullen to resign his seat in the         Seanad with immediate effect for the disgraceful remarks he made in relation          to Mental Health during the referendum. On the 24th May on a live debate,             Senator Mullen stated “Mental Health has no evidence base” this has caused         a lot of hurt to          individuals and families who have seen the pain that mental             health can cause. For a member of the Seanad to make this remark is a         disgrace and they should not hold a   seat in Leinster House.

            Order: Agreed

606      Cllr  Daithi Doolan

            This Area Committee notes the great work being done by the Cherry Orchard       Running Club and this committee commits to providing funding, if available, to       support the work of the club from the South Central Area Committee’s       Discretionary   Fund for 2019.

             Order: Report to Councillor. (Note: Cllr Dunne did not support this   Motion).

607      Cllr  Hazel de Nortúin

            This Area Committee fully supports the campaign for a Gaelscoil in            Ballyfermot. If             lands are to become available, particularly zoned for        educational purpose, that this Council allocate a portion of  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

Order: Listed.