Agenda and minutes

In Memoriam

A minutes silence was observed in remembrance for the family and friends of former Mick Perry, brother-in-law of Councillor Hazel De Nortúin who died suddenly on the 29^th November 2024.

Request to have a Special Meeting of a Local Authority

The Deputy Lord Mayor Donna Cooney gave notice to members of her intention to convene a Special Meeting of Dublin City Council as per schedule 10 of the Local Government Act 2001 in order to co-opt 7 new members of Council following the Election of members to Dáil Eireann including the election of a New Lord Mayor following the election of Councillor James Geoghegan to Dáil Eireann.

It was further proposed to fill other vacancies that have arisen due to the election of members such as SPC Chairs and Committee Members, Audit Committee and Outside Bodies at this meeting.  This meeting will take place on the on the 18^th December 2024 at 6.15p.m.

Agreement to Engage Senior Counsel

The Chief Executive, Richard Shakespeare, sought agreement of Council to engage Senior Counsel to explore the legal options open to DCC to recover costs from the HSE in relation to our Fire and Ambulance Service. This was agreed by Council.  The Chief Executive confirmed that he would report back to Council. 

It was moved by Councillor Christy Burke and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll 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.

·         Waterford City & County Council

·         Waterford City and County Council

It was proposed by Councillor Séamas MacGrattan and seconded by Councillor Rachael Batten 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 4^th November 2024 and the 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 Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Christy Burke that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 241/2024 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Christy Burke that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 242/2024 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor  Christy Burke that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 243/2024 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor  Christy Burke that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 244/2024 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll and seconded by Councillor Jesslyn Henry that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.245/2024 and hereby approves the Community Arts Grant Awards 2024 as set out therein. The motion was put and carried. 

It was proposed by Councillor Daryl Barron and seconded by Councillor John Stephens that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report Number 246/2024 and hereby approves Community Grants Scheme Awards 2024 as set out therein.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of report 248/2024 and hereby adopts the Traveller Accommodation Programme 2025 – 2029.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor John Stephens and seconded by Councillor Jesslyn Henry that Dublin City Council notes the contents of report no. 257/2024 hereby approves the SPC membership 2024-2029 and the nominations included therein.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 239/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 251/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Christy Burke and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 249/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Christy Burke and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 250/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Colm O’Rourke and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of report no. 258/2024.  The motion was put and carried.

It was further agreed to defer the nomination of candidates to the City Centre Review Group to the January meeting.  

It was proposed by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 253/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor John Stephens and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 252/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Micheál MacDonnacha that the following amendment be included in the plan on Page 11 under Strategic Objective 3 regarding the Irish language:

"Promote and lead cohesive communities through a range of social inclusion,
community development, equality, age friendly, intercultural integration 

This was unanimously agreed by Council.

It was proposed by Councillor Jesslyn Henry and seconded by Councillor Micheál MacDonncha that Dublin City Council notes the contents of report no. 254/2024 and in accordance with Section 134 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended, the Dublin City Council Corporate Plan 2024-2029 recommended by the Deputy Chief Executive, as amended, is hereby adopted.

It was further agreed that Dublin City Council in accordance with Section 134 11(a) approves that the Annual Corporate Plan Progress Report be submitted to the City Council in March each year.  The motions were put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Séamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Rachael Batten that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 255/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Christy Burke and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 240/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll and seconded by Councillor Daryl Barron that Dublin City Council adopts the contents of Report No. 256/2024. The motion was put and carried.

No topical issues were submitted for consideration.

1.   

It was proposed by Councillor Michael Pidgeon and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council backs the call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and urges the Irish government to support the initiative.

The motion was put and carried.

2.   

It was proposed by Councillor Paddy Monaghan and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council commits to the provision of on-road markings (e.g. a yellow box) in front of all dished kerbs to ensure parked cars do not block them for people with disabilities and mobility issues.

The motion was put and carried.  It was further recommended that this motion be referred to the Mobility and Public Realm SPC to look at ways this can be facilitated.

3.   

It was proposed by Councillor Jesslyn Henry and seconded by Councillor Edel Moran that she recognises and commends the ongoing efforts of Dublin City Council in its aim to become an Autism Friendly City. In line with this, it is crucial that we ensure that all Dublin City Council events are made as accessible as possible for the neurodiverse members of our community.

I call on Dublin City Council to make the following commitments:

·         Provision of designated sensory or quiet spaces at all public events, allowing individuals who may become overwhelmed by sensory input a place to regulate.

·         Inclusion of social stories or materials similar to those seen in Dublin City Council libraries to be made available prior to events, outlining key information about what attendees can expect, which can be essential for neurodiverse individuals who may experience anxiety around attending events.

·         Where possible, consideration of adjustments to the sensory environment, such as reduced noise levels, dimmed lighting or fast pass options to be factored into event planning.

·         A commitment to ongoing consultation with neurodiverse individuals, their families and advocacy groups to ensure that all efforts towards accessibility and inclusion are led by the neurodiverse community themselves, and reflect the diverse needs as such.

The motion was put and carried.

4.    in the name of Councillor Feljin Jose.  It was agreed that this be referred to the next Council meeting.

5.   

It was proposed by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll and seconded by Councillor Aishling Silke that poor air quality causes an estimated 1,300 premature deaths in Ireland per year. This is a particular problem in urban centres and particulate matter from internal combustion vehicles is a major contributor. The Clean Air Strategy for Ireland has noted the role of transport demand management in improving air quality. This motion calls for the introduction of ultra-low emissions zones in Dublin City and supports the introduction of WHO guideline values prior to 2040.
The recent Environmental Protection Agency publication ‘Air quality in Ireland 2022’ shows that poor air quality causes an estimated 1,300 premature deaths in Ireland per year due to particulate matter.

 
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No Emergency Motions were submitted for consideration.