{meta} Agenda for Monthly Council Meeting on Monday 8th May, 2023, 6.15 pm

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Lord Mayor's Business

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In Memorium

 

The Lord Mayor, on behalf of Dublin City Council, extended her deepest sympathies to the family and friends on the passing of former Councillor and Lord Mayor Michael O’Halloran.  Michael served as a Labour Party Councillor on Dublin City Council from 1979 to 1991 and as Lord Mayor of Dublin from 1984 to 1985.

 

She extended her sympathies to the family and friends of James (Jimmy) Nicholls, a former soldier who recently lost his life while trying to save someone from drowning in the River Liffey.

 

A minute silence was observed.

 

Lord Mayors Charity Ball

 

The Lord Mayors reminded Members that the Charity Ball will take place this Saturday 13th May 2023 in the Mansion House for three very worthy causes; Children in HospitalAsIAm and The Capuchin Day Centre.

 

Special Council Meeting

 

Members were reminded that there will be a Special Council Meeting on Climate Change on 22nd May 2023 at 6.15 p.m.

 

 

 

2.

Co-Option of a new member of Dublin City Council following the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill.

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It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that Fiona Connelly be co-opted as a new member of Dublin City Council following the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill as per the Local Government (Maternity Protection and Other Measures of Local Authorities) Act 2022. The motion was put and carried.

 

Councillor Connelly took her place in the Council Chamber and joined the meeting. Congratulations were extended to her by the Lord Mayor and by the Members of the City Council.

3.

NTA Briefing pdf icon PDF 439 KB

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Anne Graham, Hugh Creegan and Tim Gaston of the NTA presented to the Members on the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042. This was followed by a question and answer session for Councillors,   A copy of this presentation can be found in Appendix A.

 

4.

Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 18 pdf icon PDF 421 KB

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It was moved by Councillor Declan Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan that Dublin City Council approves the Dublin Chief Executive answering the questions lodged. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the  questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix B.

5.

Correspondence was received from the following Local Authorities; pdf icon PDF 147 KB

·         Wexford County Council

·         Offaly County Council

·         Westmeath County Council

 

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·         Wexford County Council

·         Offaly County Council

·         Westmeath County Council

 

It was proposed by Councillor Joe Costello and seconded by Councillor Declan Flanagan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of all correspondence listed. The motion was put and carried.

6.

To confirm the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on the 29th March 2023 & the City Council Meeting held on 3rd April 2023 pdf icon PDF 273 KB

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The minutes of the City Council meeting held on 29th March and 3rd April 2023 having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.

7.

Vacancies

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7(a)

To fill one vacancy on the Finance Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor Alison Gilliland on 3rd May 2023.

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It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí de Róiste that Councillor Fiona Connelly be appointed to the Finance Strategic Policy Committee. The motion was put and carried.

7(b)

To fill one vacancy on the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committeefollowing the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill.

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It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí de Róiste that Councillor Alison Gilliland be appointed to the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee. The motion was put and carried.

 

7(c)

To fill one vacancy on the Arts, Culture & Leisure & Recreation Strategic Policy Committee following the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill.

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It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí De Róiste that Councillor Fiona Connelly be appointed to the Arts, Culture & Leisure & Recreation Strategic Policy Committee. The motion was put and carried.

 

7(d)

To fill one vacancy on the Dublin Mid-Leinster Regional Health Forum following the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill.

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It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí de Róiste that Councillor Fiona Connelly be appointed to the Dublin Mid-Leinster Regional Health Forum. The motion was put and carried.

 

7(e)

To fill one vacancy on the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly following the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill.

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It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí de Róiste that Councillor Declan Meenagh be appointed to the Eastern & Midland Regional Assembly. The motion was put and carried.

 

7(f)

To fill one vacancy on the Little Museum of Dublin Limited (Board) following the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill.

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It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Daithí de Róiste that Councillor Dermot Lacey be appointed to the Little Museum of Dublin Limited(Board). The motion was put and carried.

 

7(g)

To fill one vacancy on the Association of Irish Local Government following the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill.

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It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Declan Flanagan Róiste that Councillor Danny Byrne be appointed to the Association of Irish Local Government. The motion was put and carried.

 

7(h)

To fill one vacancy on the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor Advisory Board following the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill.

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It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí de Róiste that Councillor Alison Gilliland be appointed to the Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor Advisory Board. The motion was put and carried.

 

7(i)

To fill one vacancy on the Dublin City Leisure Services Company Ltd following the temporary absence of Councillor Mary Freehill.

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It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Daithí de Róiste that Councillor Fiona Connelly be appointed to the Dublin City Leisure Services Company Limited. The motion was put and carried.

 

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Report No. 100/2023 of the Director of Services (K. Mitchell) - with reference to the Extinguishment of the Public Right of Way over the laneway at the rear of 32 & 33 Dolphin Road, Dublin 12 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Pat Dunne that this report be deferred this report for further examination.  The motion was put and defeated.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Deirdre Conroy and seconded by Councillor Anne Feeney, 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 at the rear of 32 & 33 Dolphin Road, Dublin 12 as shown on the attached Drawing No R.M. 37662A, 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.

 

 

9.

Report No. 111/2023 of the South Central Area Manager (Derek Kelly) - with reference to the proposal to extinguish the Public Right of Way over a laneway at No. 9 St Catherine’s Avenue, Dublin 8. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Declan Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan, 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 at No. 9 St. Catherines Avenue, Dublin 8 as shown on the attached Drawing No R.M. 37683, 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.

 

10.

Report No. 107/2023 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.

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It was proposed by Councillor Joe Costello and seconded by Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 107/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.

11.

Granting of Licenses and Leases:

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11(a)

Report No. 113/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed grant of a further licence of a Crèche facility at Rory O’Connor House, Hardwicke Street, Dublin 1. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Deirdre Conroy and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 113/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.

 

11(b)

Report No. 114/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed grant of lease of The Boiler House, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9. pdf icon PDF 2 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Deirdre Conroy and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 114/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.

 

11(c)

Report No. 115/2023 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed grant of a 5 Year Lease in Shangan Nursery, Shangan Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 9. pdf icon PDF 2 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Deirdre Conroy and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 115/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.

 

12.

Report No. 109/2023 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 Councillor Séamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Sophie Nicoullaud that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No109/2023. The motion was put and carried.

 

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Report No. 103/2023 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Amended Review of the Architectural Heritage Assessment of 18 Moore Street, Dublin 1. pdf icon PDF 2 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll and seconded by Councillor Keith Connolly that Report no. 103/2023 be deferred to a future meeting to enable the Manager to re-examine the proposal and bring a further report to council.  The motion was put and carried.

Recorded Vote
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Vote 1- Report No. 103/2023 Ad-Hoc Drawn
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    Report No. 104/2023 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - With reference to the Annual Financial Statements 2022. pdf icon PDF 6 MB

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    It was proposed by Councillor Séamas McGrattan and Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City notes Report No 104/2023 and adopts the Annual Financial Statement 2022 as outlined therein.  The motion was put and carried.

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    Report No. 110/2023 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Monthly Local Fund Statement. pdf icon PDF 526 KB

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    It was proposed by Councillor Séamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Declan Meenagh that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 110/2022. The motion was put and carried.

    16.

    Report No. 105/2023 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly Management Report pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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    It was proposed by Councillor Joe Costello and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 105/2023. The motion was put and carried.

    17.

    Report No. 102/2023 of the Area Committees - Breviates of Area Committee meetings held in the month of April 2023. pdf icon PDF 248 KB

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    It was proposed by Councillor Daithí De Róiste and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 102/2023. The motion was put and carried.

    18.

    Report No. 106/2023 of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 27th March 2023, Councillor Tara Deacy, Chairperson pdf icon PDF 348 KB

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    It was proposed by Councillor Daithí de Róiste and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 106/2023. The motion was put and carried.

     

    19.

    Report No. 99/2023 of the Joint Policing Area Sub-Committees - Breviates of the Area Joint Policing Sub Committee meetings. pdf icon PDF 411 KB

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    It was proposed by Councillor Daithí de Róiste and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 99/2023. The motion was put and carried.

     

    20.

    Report No. 112/2023 of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 12th April 2023, Councillor Alison Gilliland, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 146 KB

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    It was proposed by Councillor Daithí de Róiste and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 112/2023. The motion was put and carried.

    21.

    Report No.116 /2023 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 23rd March 2023, Councillor Deirdre Heney, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 326 KB

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    It was proposed by Councillor Deirdre Heney and seconded by Councillor Eimer McCormack that Dublin City Council adopts the contents of Report No. 116/2023. The motion was put and carried.

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    Motions on Notice pdf icon PDF 388 KB

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    Motion No. 1 in the name of Councillor Tom Brabazon

     

    It was proposed by Councillor Tom Brabazon and seconded by Councillor Daithí Doolan that Dublin City Council calls on the Minister for Housing to grant all local authorities with the statutory power to phase construction of Developments.

     

    The following amendment was proposed by Councillor Daithí Doolan and the Sinn Féin Group :

    “That Dublin City Council calls on the Minister for Housing to grant all local authorities with the statutory power to phase construction of Developments, and to ensure adequate resources are provided for Dublin City Council’s housing department to employ extra personnel to ensure the speedy delivery of these housing developments”

     

    A further amendment was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and the Labour Group:

    “That Dublin City Council calls on the Minister for Housing to grant all local authorities with the statutory power to phase construction of Developments and to grant all local authorities funding to incorporate an appropriately sized space for community use and activities in to all social housing and cost rental developments so as to realise community cohesion and community place making”

     

    The motion as amended was put and carried.