{meta} Agenda for Monthly Council Meeting on Monday 9th May, 2022, 6.15 pm

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Lord Mayor's Business

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Minutes:

The Lord Mayor welcomed members and staff back to the City Council Chamber in City Hall after 2 years due to Covid.

 

She formally welcomed Councillors Darragh Moriarty, Declan Meenagh and Eimer McCormack to their first meeting in or from the Council Chamber in City Hall since their co-option to Dublin City Council.

 

The Lord Mayor extended her congratulations to Cllr Janice Boylan on her recent marriage to Mark Quinn and congratulated the former Lady Mayoress Clare Fitzgerald on the birth of her baby son Aidan on 10th April. 

 

She also commended the Firefighters from Dublin Fire Brigade that travelled to the World Firefighter Games (WFG) in Lisbon, a bi-annual event hosted in different cities each time.   Dublin’s involvement this year was co-ordinated by the DFB Sports and Social Club and supported by the Council’s Sports and Wellbeing Partnership who sponsored a team kit.  Multiple medals were awarded in Rugby, Golf, 800m sprint, 5k road race, Marathon, Tennis, Indoor Rowing, stair climb, firehouse cook-off, and fire-truck challenge.

 

The Lord Mayor advised the members that the Office of the Chief Executive and of the Lord Mayor had been notified by Cllr Tina MacVeigh of her intention to step down from her role as Councillor for the south west inner city for a short period due to family circumstances. Cllr MacVeigh made a short statement to members.  The Co-Option for Cllr MacVeigh with be listed for the June Council Meeting. 

 

She updated members on the following forthcoming events:

 

·         Special Meeting of Council, on Wednesday 11th May at 7pmregarding O’Devaney Gardens and Tuesday 17th May at 6.15 p.m. to discuss progress on Climate Action Plan Targets.

 

·         Lord Mayor’s Awards will take place on Thursday 23rd June 2022. Further details will be circulated to the members. 

 

Conferral of the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin

The Lord Mayor announced that she was proposing to grant the Freedom of the City to Ailbhe Smyth, Prof Mary Aiken and Kellie Harrington at a conferral ceremony to be held on Saturday the 11th June 2022 in the Round Room at the Mansion house.  She gave the background to her decision to honour these three women for their significant contribution to the city and country across three different spheres acknowledging that all show pertinent public service and resilience to their causes. The proposal was seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Costello and was agreed by the City Council.

 

The following resolution was agreed by members the following resolution to the Council:

 

“That Dublin City Council hereby resolves that the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin be conferred on Ailbhe Smyth, Prof. Mary Aiken and Kellie Harrington and that their names be inscribed on the Roll of Honorary Freedom of Dublin, pursuant to the provisions of Section 74 of the Local Government Act, 2001, in recognition of their enormous contribution to the City of Dublin in relation to Cyberpsychology, Online Safety & Security, Human Rights, Social Justice & Academia and Community, Care  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

2.

Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 18 pdf icon PDF 272 KB

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It was moved by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council approves the Dublin Chief Executive answering the questions lodged. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the 102 questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and
Answers are set out in Appendix A to these minutes.

3.

Correspondence was received from the following Local Authorities; pdf icon PDF 69 KB

? Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

? Limerick City & County Council

? Kerry County Council

? Clare County Council

? Westmeath County Council

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·         Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

·         Limerick City & County Council

·         Kerry County Council

·         Clare County Council

·         Westmeath County Council

 

It was proposed by Cllr Dermot Lacey and seconded by Cllr Mannix Flynn that the Meetings Administrator write to Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council to endorse the terms of their motion. The motion was put and carried.

 

It was further proposed by Cllr Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that the Meetings Administrator respond to correspondence from Kerry County Council to thank them for their support in their resolution regarding Stardust. The motion was put and carried.

 

 

4.

To confirm the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on the 4th April 2022. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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The minutes of the City Council meeting held on the 4th April 2022 having been
printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken
as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.

5.

Report No. 121/2022 of the Chief Executive, Part 8: Proposed refurbishment works at the Irishtown Sports Stadium, 1 Kerlogue Road, Dublin 4, 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. pdf icon PDF 481 KB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
121/2022 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was
put and carried.

6.

Report No. 125/2022 of the Area Manager A/Central Area (U. Donnellan) - With reference to a proposal to initiate the procedure for the Extinguishment of the Public Right of Way over the laneway to the rear of the dwellings at O'Connell Avenue, Geraldine Street and Berkeley Road, Dublin 7. pdf icon PDF 966 KB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Costello 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 rear the dwellings at O’Connell Avenue, Geraldine Street and Berkeley Road, Dublin 7 as shown on the attached Drawing SM-2022-0003, 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.

7.

Report No. 129/2022 of the Executive Manager (F. D'Arcy) - With reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978.

Minutes:

It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
129/2022 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was
put and carried.

8.

Granting of Licenses and Leases:

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8(a)

Report No. 137/2022 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a Lease of the premises at 12-16 Walkinstown Green, Walkinstown, Dublin 12 to Walkinstown Association for People with an Intellectual Disabilities Limited t/a Walk WIth You. pdf icon PDF 207 KB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
137/2022 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was
put and carried.

 

8(b)

Report No. 136/2022 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a further 35 year lease in the Salmon Fishery Islandbridge Dublin 8 to the Dublin and District Salmon Anglers Association Limited. pdf icon PDF 674 KB

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It was agreed that Dublin City Council refer this report back to the Central Area Committee for further discussion and clarification.  The report to be deferred to the next meeting of Council in June. The motion wasput and carried.

 

9.

Disposal of Property:

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9(a)

Report No. 135/2022 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of plot to the rear of 5 Corduff Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.

Minutes:

It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
135/2022 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was
put and carried.

9(b)

Report No. 138/2022 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to a proposed disposal of a plot to the side of 25 McKee Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11.

Minutes:

It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
138/2022 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was
put and carried.

9(c)

Report No. 139/2022 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the front of 201 Buttercup Park, Darndale, Dublin 17.

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
139/2022 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was
put and carried.

10.

Report No. 123/2022 of the Assistant Chief Executive (C. O'Reilly) - Social Housing Supply and Delivery Monthly Update Report. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor
Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 123/2022. The
motion was put and carried.

11.

Report No. 117/2022 of the Assistant Chief Executive & City Engineer (J. Flanagan) - Quarterly Report of the Active Travel Programme Office - April 2022. pdf icon PDF 244 KB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
117/2022. The motion was put and carried.

 

The Lord Mayor vacated the Chair to Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Costello at 8.09 p.m. and returned to the chamber at 8.18 p.m.  

 

12.

Report No. 130/2022 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Monthly Local Fund Statement. pdf icon PDF 403 KB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor
Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 130/2022. The
motion was put and carried.

13.

Report No. 131/2022 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - With reference to the Annual Financial Statements 2021. pdf icon PDF 5 MB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor
Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 131/2022. The
motion was put and carried.

 

 

14.

Report No. 132/2022 of the Finance Strategic Policy Committee Budget Consultative Group - With Reference to the Allocation of Additional Resources. pdf icon PDF 214 KB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor
Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 132/2022. The
motion was put and carried.

 

It was further proposed by Cllr. Claire O’Connor and seconded by Cllr. Seamus McGrattan that an interim report on inflation be prepared by management for a future meeting. The motion was put and carried.

 

15.

Report No. 122/2022 of the Chairperson (Cllr. D. De Róiste) of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee - Annual Report of the Joint Policing Committees 2021. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor
Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 122/2022. The
motion was put and carried.

 

The Lord Mayor acknowledged the contribution of Chairperson Cllr. Daithí De Róiste following his resignation from the committee and commended him on his chairpersonship.  She also extended her appreciation and good wishes to former Assistant Garda Commissioner Anne Marie Cagney for her service to the city following her recent retirement. 

 

 

16.

Report No. 140/2022 of the A/Senior Executive Officer (R. Dowling) - With reference to the Renewal of Dublin City Centre Business Improvement Districts (BID) Scheme under L. G. (Business Improvement Districts) Act 2006. pdf icon PDF 326 KB

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It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Costello That Dublin City Council, having regard to the result of the Plebiscite, the submissions made during the consultation process and judging the scheme to be for the benefit of those who live, work and carry on activity in the BIDs area, hereby approves

·      the renewal of the Dublin City Centre Business Improvement Districts Scheme T/A Dublin Town

·      the continued implementation of the BID Scheme

·      the re-specification of the area of the Business Improvement District as that included in the DublinTown proposal and delineated as Maps Map No 15930, dated 15th February 2008,

·      the operation of the renewed BID scheme for a period of five years from 1st January 2023

the financing, in whole or in part,  of the BID by the specified contribution levies”.

 

Dublin Town Board Members Cllr Cat O’Driscoll and Cllr Claire Byrne absented from the Chamber. The motion was put to a vote and carried. Full details of the vote can be found in Appendix B to these minutes.

 

 

Recorded Vote
TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
Vote 1: Report No. 140/2022 - Renewal of the Dublin City Centre Business Improvement District Scehme Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 17.

    Report No. 141/2022 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly Management Report. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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    It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor
    Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 141/2022. The
    motion was put and carried.

    18.

    Report No. 116/2022 of the Corporate Policy Group - Breviate of the meeting held on the 25th March 2022, Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 208 KB

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    It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
    Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
    116/2022. The motion was put and carried.

    19.

    Report No. 118/2022 of the Area Committees - Breviates of Area Committee meetings held in the month of April 2022. pdf icon PDF 313 KB

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    It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
    Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
    118/2022. The motion was put and carried.

    20.

    Report No. 124/2022 of the North Central Area Joint Policing Sub-Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 11th April 2022, Councillor Tom Brabazon, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 229 KB

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    It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
    Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
    124/2022. The motion was put and carried.

    21.

    Report No. 134/2022 of the South Central Area Joint Policing Sub-Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 25th April 2022, Councillor Daithí Doolan, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 274 KB

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    It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
    Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
    134/2022. The motion was put and carried.

    22.

    Report No. 126/2022 of the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 12th April 2022, Councillor Claire O'Connor, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 248 KB

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    It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
    Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
    126/2022. The motion was put and carried.

    23.

    Report No. 133/2022 of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 13th April 2022, Councillor Dermot Lacey, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 239 KB

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    It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
    Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
    133/2022. The motion was put and carried.

    24.

    Report No. 127/2022 of the Finance Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 24th March 2022, Councillor Séamas McGrattan, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 432 KB

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    It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
    Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.
    127/2022. The motion was put and carried.

    25.

    Report No. 128/2022 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 24th March 2022, Councillor Anne Feeney, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 144 KB

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    It was proposed by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord
    Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council adopts the contents of Report No.
    128/2022. The motion was put and carried.

    26.

    Topical Issues

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    No topical issues were submitted for consideration.

    27.

    Motions on Notice pdf icon PDF 350 KB

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    Motion No. 1

                                                                 

    The following motion was proposed by Councillor Cieran Perry and seconded by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland “That this council will proactively progress the completion of the Energy Efficiency Programme for our housing stock. Phase 1 and 2 upgraded 8,893 homes (approx. 77%). 2,690 homes remain to be upgraded at an approximate cost of €84 million. It is estimated that this phase will take 12 years at the current level of departmental funding.    

     

    With the recognition of global climate breakdown, it is unacceptable that some of our tenants will have to wait 12 years to benefit from the retrofitting programme. Tackling global climate breakdown has been declared a national and European priority and with the worrying content of the last two Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports, this council urgently needs to progress the Energy Efficiency Programme. The climate crisis requires ambitious targets to be implemented.  National and European funding should be sought for the urgent completion of the programme and targets set to ensure prioritisation. The benefits to our tenants, in addition to the environmental benefits, should see this as a logical objective for the largest Local Authority in the country.” 

     

    The motion was put and carried.  It was also agreed that a regular report on the Energy Efficiency Programme be presented to the Housing SPC. It was also noted that there is a regular report presented to the Climate, Environment & Energy SPC.

     

     

          

    Motion No. 2 

    It was proposed by Councillor Racheal Batten and seconded by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland “That we write to the Minister for Children requesting support for Dublin City Council to run their own city creches and special state insurances be provided.

     

    Following a discussion, it was agreed that the Chief Executive would commission a research report on the matter and report back to Council in 3 months.

     

    28.

    Emergency Motion(s)

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    No Emergency Motions were accepted for debate.