Agenda and minutes

The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by expressing condolences on his own behalf and on behalf of the City Council to the family and friends of the following lately deceased:

·        Mr Billy Hederman

·        Mrs Mildred Dinnigan

·        Mr Daniel O’Farrell

·        Mr Jim Lee

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All stood for a minute’s silence as a mark of respect for all of the deceased.

The Lord Mayor then reminded the Members to complete their Donations Statements and Ethics Declarations by the due dates of 31st January and 28th February respectively. All Members had received the necessary forms and relevant information in the past weeks.

The Lord Mayor then referred to Item No 19 on the Agenda Paper, Report No. 39/2017 of the Joint Housing & Planning SPC -  Breviate of the meeting held on the 9th December 2016 and the three appendices to this report which were circulated to all Members on the previous Friday. He apologised to Members for the late circulation of these Appendices but said that as the topic was so relevant to the current housing/homeless situation, he was proposing that it be discussed under Lord Mayor’s Business to allow more time for discussion than might be available later in the meeting. The Members agreed to take Item 19 at that point.

Two amendments to this report were put forward – these amendment forms  can be found in Appendix A to these minutes. Amendment No 1 below was proposed by Cllr John Lyons, Andrew Keegan,  Tina MacVeigh and Hazel de Nortuin, and was defeated in a vote

“Noting the decision by the Assistant Chief Executive on Friday 6th January 2017 to withdraw the draft timescales for the three sites included in the Land Initiative Project due to the significant concern it caused for many Councillors and recognising also the following in relation to the Oscar Traynor Land Initiative Project:

- the consequences for future consultation, engagement and input by elected members and community stakeholders of allowing this project proceed to the procurement and tendering stage;

- the lack of clarity surrounding the establishment of the Local Consultative Forum, when it is to be established, its remit and its statutory power to inform and influence the future design stages of the project;

- the lack of consultation with the Gaelscoil Colmchille regarding its need for additional land for the provision of a two-stream permanent school with necessary amenity space;

this council calls for the Oscar Traynor Land Initiative Project report be set aside for one month to allow management to address the above issues satisfactorily”

Amendment No 2 below was proposed by Cllrs Gilliland, McAuliffe, Montague, Mahon, Reilly, Brabazon, O’Moore, Moran, T Keegan, MacDonncha, Doolan, Sammon, O’Farrell, Heney, Clancy, Carney Boud and approved by the City Council.

“to add the following to the last line of the Oscar Traynor Road Report, Appendix paragraph under the sub-heading Consultation on page  - but will include representatives of Lorcan Estate, Castletimon Estate, Woodlawn Estate, Aulden Grange Estate, Santry Court Estate and Gaelscoil Cholmcille. This forum  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor C Burke  “That Dublin City Council approves the Dublin Chief Executive answering the questions lodged”. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the 123 questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix B attached.

It was moved by Councillor P McCartan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

It was moved by Councillor P McCartan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

It was moved by Councillor P McCartan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

The minutes of the Meeting of the City Council held on the 5th December 2016, having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor N Reilly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 6/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was moved by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor A Clancy “That Dublin City Council notes Report No 3/2017 and hereby approves the contents therein”. The motion was put and carried.

It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes Report No 5/2017 and hereby approves the contents therein”. The motion was put and carried.

It was moved by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes Report No 10/2017 and hereby approves the contents therein”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor V Jackson “That Councillor N Ring be appointed as a member to represent Dublin City Council on the Dublin BID Company to replace Councillor C Cuffe as part of the mid-term rotation of Dublin City Council’s nominees to the Dublin BID Company” The motion was put and carried.

The City Council agreed to defer the ratification of the 2nd nominee to the Dublin BID Company to the February monthly meeting of the City Council.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 34/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor N Ring “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 13/2017 and hereby approves the Audit Committee Charter and Work Plan 2017 as set out therein”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor D Doolin and seconded by Councillor N O Muiri “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 14/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 2/2017 and hereby approves the Arts Funding for 2017 as set out therein”. The motion was put and carried.

The City Council agreed to refer this report back to the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC for further consideration.

It was proposed by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 341/2017 and hereby approves the one qualified voter for this plebiscite in relation to the renaming of Belmont Court as Woods Way, Donnybrook, Dublin 4”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 15/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 16/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 17/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 18/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 19/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 20/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 21/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 22/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 23/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 24/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 25/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 26/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 27/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 28/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 29/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 30/2017 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor A Connaghan and seconded by Councillor C Ni Dhalaigh “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 37/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor A Connaghan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 9/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor N O Muiri and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 32/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor N O Muiri and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 33/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 7/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McAdam and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 36/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor M MacDonncha and seconded by Councillor N O Muiri “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 38/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor N Reilly and seconded by Councillor A Connaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 35/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor M Flynn and seconded by Councillor C Ni Dhalaigh “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 12/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor R McAdam “That Dublin City Council adopts Report No 31/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 11/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor M Flynn and seconded by Councillor R McAdam “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 8/2017”. The motion was put and carried.

(a)         That the Members of Dublin City Council acknowledge and commend the effective, integrated, co-ordinated and vital emergency fire and medical service provided by Dublin Fire Brigade to the citizens of Dublin City and the greater Dublin area. The emergency ambulance service in Dublin is a Fire Based Emergency Medical Services (EMS) model which is a unique public safety model reflective of best practice internationally in urban areas and is provided in accordance with Section 25 of the 1981 Fire Services Act. 

However, the Members note, with concern, that Dublin Fire Brigade Ambulance service is currently operating over capacity, resulting in an unacceptable increase in patient waiting time, and therefore call on DCC management to make an urgent request to the Minister of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government/Minister for Health to immediately make funding available for 4 additional fully crewed ambulances to the service, being the minimum number of ambulances needed to meet current and projected short term demand.

The Members also recognise the report of the Expert Panel Report on Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Services Dublin published in December 2015 as an agreed solution to address the recommendations made by the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) report into Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Services published in December 2014.

However, the Members note, with concern, the suggestion that the Dublin Fire Brigade call and dispatch service based in Tara Street Station would be transferred or amalgamated with the NAS call and dispatch service in Tallaght (not a recommendation of either the 2014 HIQA Report or the Expert Panel Report).

In light of the foregoing, the Members, through this motion, instruct Dublin City Council management a) to bring any proposal or joint proposal to the attention of the other Dublin local authorities and the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly as required under Sections 32(2) and 32(3) of the Local Government (Dublin) Act 1993 as the exercise of any change will have a material effect on the metropolitan interest and b) not to agree to any change in the current DFB EMS system of operations unless and until a full consultation with Dublin Fire Brigade and its employee representatives, the DCC Special Committee on Fire/Ambulance and Emergency Management and all members be held and that any changes suggested be subject to agreement of the members of this Council.

Submitted by Councillors A Gilliland, N Ring, J Lyons, C Ni Dhalaigh, T MacVeigh, M O’Brien and E Ryan of the Workers’ Party

(b)         This committee calls on Dublin City Council's Sports Section to immediately suspend the excessive increase in the cost of the Passport for Leisure due to begin in January 2017 until councillors are given an opportunity to discuss the issue. An increase of almost 100% for Over 55’s is unacceptable and such decisions should be made by the relevant SPC.  

Submitted by Councillors N Ring and P Dunne 

The City Council agreed that this motion be referred to the Arts, Culture and Recreation Strategic Policy Committee for further consideration.