Agenda and minutes

The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by expressing sympathy on behalf of the City Council to the families and friends of the following who died recently :-

-          Sean Garland who died 15^th December 2018

-          Jeremiah O’Leary who died 28^th December 2018

-          Harry Powers, Artist & Sculptor and Member of Dublin-San Jose Twin City Committee and recipient of Spirt of Dublin Award 2015

-          Tom Stokes who was involved with Republic Day on the 24^th April annually

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

He then reminded Members that forms for the 2018 Donations Returns have been circulated  in early December. These forms must be signed & witnessed and returned to the CE Office no later than the 31st January. The forms for Ethics’ Declarations have also been sent and these forms must be signed by you and returned to the CE Office by the 28th February. He also congratulated Richard Shakespeare, Alison King and the Dublin City Council Events Team on all their work on the very successful Winter Lights Initiative

The following was approved by the Protocol Committee meeting held 3^rd January 2019 - To mark the centenary of the holding of the first meeting of Dáil Éireann at the Mansion House on 21st January 1919, he proposed the following and sought full Council approval for it - The installation of a plaque in the Lord Mayor’s Garden at the Mansion House with the wording of the Declaration of Independence which was read at the first meeting of Dáil Éireann. 

The Lord Mayor then proceeded to outline the planed commemoration of first sitting of Dáil Éireann as follows - as part of the commemoration of the 100^th Anniversary of the first sitting of Dáil Éireann on 21^st January 1919, there will be an event in the Mansion Houser to which Councillors will receive an invitation.

Also

·         The Mansion House will be open to the public.  This will be free of charge, first come/first served on a walk through basis with an exhibition, memorabilia to view and Historians in Residence in situ.

·         The Round Room will be available to view on Friday & Saturday but not on Sunday due to preparations for the State Event on Monday 21^st January.

Ø  Times  :Friday 18^th January, 10am to 8.30pm

Ø  Saturday 19^th January, 10am to 5pm including the Lord Mayor’s Coach on the Forecourt until 4pm

Ø  Sunday 20^th January, 10am to 5pm

It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor A Connaghan “That Dublin City Council approves the Dublin Chief Executive answering the questions lodged”. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the 84 questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix A attached.

“The first Dáil Éireann assembly constituted and mandated by the electorate in the 1918 General Election.  Mindful and supportive of national intentions to mark this historical occasion, that Donegal County Council now:

1.)        Initiate and organise a comprehensive programme of celebration and             commemoration of the First Dáil within the county in 2019.

2.)        Invite nearest next of kin of family member of the first TDs representing the             Donegal Constituencies to an event in the Plenary Council Headquarters    Lifford.

3.)        Promote and sponsor a first and second level historical schools project on the             First Dáil within all schools in the County.

4.)        That the minister for Education & Skills in light of the recent decision to revisit         the proposal to make history an optional subject in the Junior Certificate, acts   immediately to ensure that the subject is reinstated as a mandatory subject at         the Junior Certificate level.”

It was moved by Councillor J Boylan and seconded by Councillor A Connaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

"Molaim go dtugann Comhairle Chontae Dhún na nGall tacaíocht do na héilimh ón phobal fá choinne Acht Gaeilge sna Sé Chontae agus, má éiríonn leis an rún, go scaipfear an t-eolas sin ar na páirtithe poliatíochta uilig sna Sé Chontae agus ar na Comhairlí Contae agus Cathrach uilig fríd an tír". "I propose that Donegal County Council support the demands from the public for an Irish Language Act in the Six Counties and if the motion is carried, that this information is circulated to all the political parties in the Six Counties and to all the City and County Councils throughout the country".

It was moved by Councillor J Boylan and seconded by Councillor A Connaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter”. The motion was put and carried.

The minutes of the Budget Meeting and the Special Meeting of the City Council held on 19th November and the Monthly Meeting of the City Council held on the 3rd December 2018, 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 S McGrattan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 06/2019”. The motion was put and carried.

It was moved by Councillor R McAdam and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 05/2019 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein”. The motion was put and carried.

It was moved by Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 07/2019 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor M Flynn and seconded by Councillor C Burke  “That Councillor Mannix Flynn be appointed as a member to the Commemorative Naming Committee” The motion was put and carried.

No nomination was forthcoming so it was agreed that the executive of the Dublin North East Regional Health Forum be informed that these vacancies would not be filled until after the upcoming Local Elections.

It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 24/2019”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor D Doolan and seconded by Councillor G Kelly “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 17/2019”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor D Flanagan and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 36/2019 and hereby approves the Audit Committee Charter and Work Programme 2019 as set out therein”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor M Flynn and seconded by Councillor V Jackson “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 04/2019 and hereby approves the Arts Funding for 2019 as set out therein”. The motion was put and carried.

It was moved by Councillor N O Muiri and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 08/2019 and hereby resolves to make Dublin City Council Waste (Separation, Storage and Presentation of Household and Commercial Waste) Bye laws 2018 as outlined in the report”.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 11/2019 and hereby approves the contents therein in accordance with Section 78(5) of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended””. The motion was put and carried.

The City Council agreed to defer consideration of this report to the February City Council Meeting

It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor A Connaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 13/2019 and hereby resolves to adopt the Dublin City 2019 Scheme of Polling Districts and Polling Places as outlined therein”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor N O Muiri and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 14/2019”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor and seconded by Councillor “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.15/2019 and approves the addition of, Addition of 9-12 Dawson St & Dawson Lane, Dublin 2 to the Record of Protected Structures in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor and seconded by Councillor “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 19/2019 and hereby resolves to guarantee the proposed €7,000,000 loan (subject to agreeing terms with the ISIF) to the GEC to refurbish and expand it’s premises, subject to the sanction of the Minister for the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government and the Minister for Finance”. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor M Flynn and seconded by Councillor N O Muiri  “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 a lane at Knowth Court onto Carraig Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9. as shown on the attached Drawing No R.M. 37042, is no longer required for public use, extinguish the public right of way in accordance with Section 73 of the Roads Act 1993” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 37/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 26/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 27/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 28/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 29/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 30/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 31/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 32/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 33/2019 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” 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 10/2019”. 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 20/2019”. The motion was put and carried. It was also agreed that a report would be sent to the Members on Motion No 2 under Item 11 of this breviate.

It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 03/2019”. 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 09/2019”. 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 16/2019”. 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 21/2019”. 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 23/2019”. 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 34/2019”. 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 02/2019”. 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 22/2019”. 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 25/2019”. 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 18/2019”. The motion was put and carried.

No Topical Issue submitted

The City Council agreed to suspend Standing Orders to agree the following Emergency Motions without debate :

(a)  That this meeting of DCC calls on the CEO not to implement the EU directive on Casual Trading until there is absolute clarity given by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation. There is grave concern among Traders in the public domain and casual traders in particular regarding the handing down of their licence to the next generation of family members.  Given the fact historically that casual trading has been mainly conducted by families who have kept the tradition alive over generations it is imperative, not withstanding the EU regulations that this culture, heritage and tradition continues. In a recent statement from the Department of Business Enterprise and Innovation certain clarity was given around the EU directive on Casual Trading regulations. Given all these circumstances this council further calls on the CEO to issue a full and clear statement on this issue prior to any implementation or enforcement of the EU directive.

Submitted by Cllrs M Flynn,R McGinley, C Burke, J Lyons, S Stapleton, V Jackson and J Boylan.

(b)  Dublin City Council request the National Transport Agency engages in a full consultation on the core bus corridors in all areas and are requesting that the NTA hold open days in all areas similar to the open days that were held throughout the city in the consultation phase for the Network Redesign so all residents can be consulted and make informed submissions. 

     Submitted byCllrs G Gannon and C Perry

Motion No 1 – The City Council agreed to the withdrawal of the following motion, submitted by the South East Area Committee “This Area Committee will agree to change the zoning on the piece of land adjacent to Labre Park from Z6 to Z9 to ensure the continued recreational use by residents of Labre Park and runs approximately 30 by 300 metres”. This motion if allowed would have reversed a decision of the City Council made in the last 6 month and so would contravene Standing Orders.

Motion No 2 – Submitted By Councillor D Lacey and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That this Council calls on the Chief Executive to take the lead in making Dublin City Council a Disability Friendly Council, to promote a campaign to make the public and the business community aware of the dangers caused by obstacles, such as cars parked on footpaths, bicycles chained to railings, and other thoughtlessly placed items that impede the use of our footpaths for wheelchair users or people suffering from visual impairment. To consider the roll out of a Dublin City Council "My Way" campaign and to consult with all major stakeholders, including Disability Federation of Ireland and the Irish Council of the Blind regarding the possibility of holding an annual "Make Way Day" in Dublin City Council” The motion was put and carried.

Motion No 23 - The City Council allowed Motion No 23 to be swapped with Motion No 5 with the consent of both submitting Councillors. Accordingly, it was proposed by Councillor D Doolan and seconded by Councillor Janice Boylan ”Dublin City Council expresses deep concern at NAMA selling off the debt of companies  contracted to build social housing in Dublin, we ask that NAMA desist from this practice and that  the debt legacy of companies comes under greater scrutiny during the procurement process  when awarding contracts for construction of social housing” The motion was put and carried.

The meeting concluded at 9.30pm 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 4th February 2019.