Agenda and minutes

Resignation

Councillor Joe Costello announced his intention to resign as a City Councillor in August.  He first served as a City Councillor from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2019 to present. He was Minister of State from 2011 to 2014 & a TD for the Dublin Central constituency from 1992 to 1997 and 2002 to 2016. He was also a Senator for the Administrative Panel from 1989 to 1992 and from 1997 to 2002.  During his time as councillor, he was Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin from 2021 to 2022. The Lord Mayor and representatives from all the political groups thanked Joe for all his work, commitment and support and wished him well in his retirement.

Thank You

Lord Mayor Daithí de Roisté thanked the Elected Members for voting him the 355^th Lord Mayor of Dublin and for all their words of support.

Motions on Notice

The Lord Mayor advised members that he had received a request from Councillor Mannix Flynn to reinstate his motion on the clár.  Members agreed to reinstate the motion for September meeting.

In memorium

The Lord Mayor extended his sympathies on behalf of the City Council to the family and friends of Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall, Leaving Cert Students of St. Michaels College, Ballsbridge who tragically lost their lives while on holiday in Greece.  A minute silence was observed.

Correspondence to Louth County Council

Following the agreement of Cllr Farrell’s motion at the April Council Cllr O’Farrell requested that the correspondence from Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy to the Province Leader of the Christian Brothers be sent to Louth County Council for their consideration as correspondence on their council agenda.  This request was seconded by Cllr Flynn and agreed by Members.

It was moved by Councillor Terence Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Anthony 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  questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix A to these minutes.

·         Wicklow County Council

·         Wicklow County Council

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

The minutes of the City Council meeting held on 12^th June 2023 and the Special Council meeting, Freedom of the City held on the 21^st June 2023 having been
printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken
as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.

This item was taken in conjunction with Item No 6, Report No. 150/2023.

It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that the members of the authority having considered the draft Jamestown Masterplan and associated Strategic Environmental Assessment Report (SEA); Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report and Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)and the Chief Executive’s Reports No. 142/2023 and No. 150/2023, and the issues raised, the proper planning and sustainable development of the City, the statutory obligations of the local authority and the relevant policies or objectives of the Government or any Minister of the Government; the City Council resolves that the Jamestown Masterplan, made pursuant to SDRA 3 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 is hereby made and that the necessary notices of the making of the Jamestown Masterplan be published.  The motion was put and carried.

A copy of the motions and vote taken can be found in Appendix B attached to these minutes.

It was proposed by Councillor Joe Costello and seconded by Councillor Terence Flanagan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 146/2023 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Declan Meenagh and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 153/2023 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

Councillor Tom Brabazon advised members that he had a conflict of interest regarding this report and recused himself from the meeting until the matter was concluded.

It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Micheál MacDonncha that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 154/2023 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Terence Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Paddy McCarten that Dublin City Council notes the contents therein of Report No 151/2023.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Terence Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Paddy McCarten that Dublin City Council notes the contents therein of Report No 160/2023.  The motion was put and carried.

It was also agreed that the manager would respond to any outstanding questions by email. 

It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 148/2023. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Council Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report no. 156/2023.   

It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.158/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.159/2023 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Séamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 152/2023. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Séamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor  Danny Byrne that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 149/2023. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Claire O’Connor and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 147/2023. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Joe Costello and seconded by Councillor Alison Gilliland that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 144/2023. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 155/2023. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Claire O’Connor and seconded by Councillor Danny Byrne that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 157/2023. The motion was put and carried.

The following topical issue was put forward for debate.

‘A Directly Elected Lord Mayor for Dublin’

The topical issue was unanimously agreed to be discussed.  

1.    Motion in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Councillor Deirdre Heney:

“That Dublin City Council recognises that a clean, well maintained and litter free public realm across our city not only supports pride in and respect for our City but also supports outdoor enjoyment of our city. This is particularly relevant for the core city centre area where the City also welcomes a significant number of workers and visitors.

However, Dublin City Council agrees that the current presentation and collection of commercial waste in the core city centre area is not supportive of a clean, well maintained and litter free public realm - too often bags of food rubbish ends up torn apart by seagulls and strewn across our footpaths while recycling materials in particular take up significant space on our footpaths and add to the sense of clutter. Therefore;

a) to better manage the presentation and collection of commercial waste in the core city centre area, Dublin City Council agrees that a new system be put in place that drastically reduces the time commercial waste is allowed on our footpaths awaiting collection and that requires businesses to regularly sweep the public space directly in front of their premises so as to keep it free of litter and;

b) to enhance the cleanliness of the core city centre area, Dublin City Council

agrees that a the power washing rota be greatly enhanced to allow for more

frequent and responsive power washing with particular attention being paid to

areas with high daily and high night economy footfall.”

The motion was put and carried.

No Emergency Motions were taken for debate.