{meta} Agenda for Monthly Council Meeting on Monday 6th January, 2025, 6.15 pm

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1.

Lord Mayor's Business

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The Lord Mayor welcomed members and wished all a happy new year.

 

Donation Statements

The Lord Mayor reminded members that their Annual Donation Statements are due by the 31st January 2025 and to return them to Natalie Leonard.

 

Provision of on-street food services

A number of requests for emergency motions were received from members across different parties regarding the proposed changes in the provision of on street food services. Although these requests did not meet the threshold for consideration as emergency motions, given the recent media coverage and the concerns raised therein and amongst members, the Lord Mayor agreed that this issue merited discussion at the meeting. She invited management to present a report to members at the meeting and opened the floor to discussion using the group system.

2.

Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 18 pdf icon PDF 135 KB

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It was moved by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Colm O’Rourke 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.

3.

Correspondence was received from the following Local Authorities; pdf icon PDF 24 KB

·         Donegal County Council

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It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of all correspondence listed. The motion was put and carried.

4.

To confirm the minutes of the Statutory Budget Meeting held on 25th November 2024 and the Monthly City Council Meeting held on 2nd December 2024. pdf icon PDF 2 MB

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The minutes of the Statutory Budget meeting held on the 25th November 2024 and the Monthly City Council Meeting held on the 2nd December 2024 having been
printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken
as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.

5.

Vacancies:

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5(a)

The appointment of seven Members to the City Centre Review Group

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Daniel Ennis that the following councillors be appointed as member of the City Centre Review Group.  The motion was put and carried.

 

1.     Councillor Nial Ring

2.     Councillor Kourtney Kenny

3.     Councillor Daniel Ennis

4.     Councillor Dermot Lacey

5.     Councillor Rory Hogan

6.     Councillor Claire Byrne

7.     Councillor Ray McAdam

6.

To fill one Fianna Fáil vacancy on the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee following the election of Tom Brabazon to Dáil Éireann.

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It was proposed by Councillor Daryl Barron and Seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Councillor Racheal Batten be appointed to the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee.  The motion was put and carried.

6(a)

To fill one Fianna Fáil vacancy on the Planning and Urban Regeneration Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor Racheal Batten.

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It was proposed by Councillor Daryl Barron and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Councillor Aoibheann Mahon be appointed to the Planning and Urban Regeneration Strategic Policy Committee.  The motion was put and carried.

6(b)

To fill one Fianna Fáil vacancy on the Housing and Social Inclusion Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor Racheal Batten

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It was requested by Councillor Daryl Barron that this vacancy be deferred to the February Council Meeting.

6(c)

To fill one Non- Party vacancy on the Climate Action and Urban Resilience Strategic Policy Committee following the election of Barry Heneghan to Dáil Éireann.

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It was proposed by Councillor Cieran Perry and seconded by Councillor John Lyons that Councillor Kevin Breen be appointed to the Climate Action and Resilience Strategic Policy Committee.  The motion was put and carried.

6(d)

To fill one vacancy on the Dublin City Council Audit Committee following the election of Naoise Ó Muirí to Dáil Éireann.

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Clodagh Ní Mhuirí that Councillor David Coffey be appointed to the Dublin City Council Audit Committee.  The motion was put and carried.

6(e)

To appoint from Fianna Fáil a Chairperson of the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee following the election of Tom Brabazon to Dáil Éireann.

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It was proposed by Councillor Daryl Barron and seconded by Councillor John Stephens that Councillor Racheal Batten be appointed as Chairperson to the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee.  The motion was put and carried.

7.

Report No. 02/2025 of the Assistant Chief Executive (A. Flynn) - Arts Grants 2025 pdf icon PDF 164 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.02/2025 and hereby approves the Arts Funding awards as set out therein.  The motion was put and carried.

8.

Report No. 03/2025 of the Chairperson of the Audit Committee - Audit Committee Charter and Annual Work Programme 2025. pdf icon PDF 183 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jacson and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 03/2025.

9.

Report No. 04/2025 of the Chairperson of the Audit Committee - With reference to the consideration by the Audit Committee of the Audited Annual Financial Statement (AFS) for 2023 and the Local Government Auditor's report on the Accounts of Dublin City Council for 2023. pdf icon PDF 214 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jacson and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 04/2025. The motion was put and carried.

 

10.

Report No. 27/2025 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Local Government Auditor Report 2023 pdf icon PDF 779 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jacson and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 27/2025. The motion was put and carried.

 

11.

Report No. 26/2025 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Annual Financial Statements for 2023 pdf icon PDF 3 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan that Dublin City notes Report No 26/2025 and adopts the Annual Financial Statement  2023 as outlined therein.  The motion was put and carried.

 

12.

Report No. 25/2025 of the Assistant Chief Executive (E. Quinlivan) - Draft Digital Transformation Strategy 2025 - 2030. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor John Stephens that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 25/2025. The motion was put and carried.

13.

Reports of the Chief Executive, in compliance with the provisions of Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) and in compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001:

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13(a)

Report No. 16/2025 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Proposal for the refurbishment, alteration and extension of the former Isolation Hospital, Infirmary Road, Dublin 7 (Protected Structure). pdf icon PDF 183 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Janice Boylan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 16/2025 and hereby approves the contents therein.  The motion was put and carried.

 

13(b)

Report No. 23/2025 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Proposal for the construction of 167 apartments and duplex units at the Dublin City Fire Brigade Maintenance Depot and Mechanical Division, Stanley Street, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 16/2025 and hereby approves the contents therein.  The motion was put and carried.

 

14.

Disposal of Fee Simple and Freehold Interest:

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14(a)

Report No. 05/2025 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 Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor John Stephens that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 05/2025 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

14(b)

Report No. 20/2025 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (M. Igoe) - Disposal of the fee simple in a laneway at Stable Lane, Sackville Place, Dublin 1 to D1 Collection Limited. pdf icon PDF 354 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Anthony Connaghan and seconded by Councillor Janet Horner that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 20/2025 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

 

14(c)

Report No. 24/2025 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (M. Igoe) - The disposal of the fee simple in 3 Car Park Spaces at the Clarion Quay Development to the Clarion Quay Management Company.

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and Councillor John Stephens that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 24/2025 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

 

Lord Mayor vacated the Chair to Councillor Ray McAdam at 8.14 p.m. and returned to the chamber at 8.16 p.m.

 

 

15.

Granting of Licenses and Leases:

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15(a)

Report No. 18/2025 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (M. Igoe) - Grant of a 3 year licence for a cafe at Johnstown Park, Dublin 11 to the Tram Cafe Limited. pdf icon PDF 397 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Anthony Connaghan and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 18/2025 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

 

15(b)

Report No 21/2025 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (M. Igoe) - With reference to the proposed granting of a Short Term Business Letting for use of offices 6 & 7 in the Portacabin at the rear of the Reco Building, Ballymun, Dublin 9, to The Aisling Project Limited pdf icon PDF 782 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Keith Connolly and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 21/2025 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

 

16.

Disposal of Property:

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16(a)

Report No. 17/2025 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (M. Igoe) - Transfer of plot to the rear of 60 Dolmen Court, Ballymun, Dublin 11, including the over-archway portion of the dwelling.

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It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 17/2025 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

 

16(b)

Report No 19/2025 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (M. Igoe) - Disposal of plot to the rear of 15 Beaumont Road, Dublin 9

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It was proposed by Councillor Conor Reddy and seconded by Councillor Gavin Pepper that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 19/2025 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

 

17.

Report No. 13/2025 of the Assistant Chief Executive and City Engineer (J. Flanagan) - Quarterly Report of the Active Travel Programme Office. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Daryl Barron and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Donna Cooney that that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 13/2025.  The  motion was put and carried.

18.

Report No. 14/2025 of the Assistant Chief Executive and City Engineer (J. Flanagan) - Quarterly Report of the Traffic Department pdf icon PDF 4 MB

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It was proposed by Councillor Daryl Barron and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 14/2025.  The motion was put and carried.

19.

Report No. 09/2025 of the Assistant Chief Executive (M. Mulhern) - Social Housing Supply and Delivery Monthly Update Report pdf icon PDF 430 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Conor Reddy that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 09/2025. The motion was put and carried.

 

20.

Report No.10/2025 of the A/Head of Finance (V. Leonov) - Monthly Local Fund Statement & EU IMF Report. pdf icon PDF 244 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Séamus McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 10/2025. The motion was put and carried.

21.

Report No. 15/2025 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Monthly Management Report pdf icon PDF 14 MB

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It was proposed by Deputy Lord Mayor Donna Cooney and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 15/2025. The motion was put and carried.

22.

Report No. 06/2025 of the Area Committees - Breviates of Area Committee meetings held in the month of December 2024. pdf icon PDF 85 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor John Stephens that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 06/2025. The motion was put and carried.

23.

Report No. 07/2025 of the Planning and Urban Form Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 16th April 2024, Councillor Ray McAdam, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 145 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Daithí Doolan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 07/2025. The motion was put and carried.

24.

Report No. 08/2025 of the Finance Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 21st November 2024, Cllr. Seamas McGrattan, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 74 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Séamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 08/2025. The motion was put and carried.

 

25.

Report No. 11/2025 of the Mobility and Public Realm Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 4th December 2024, Councillor Janet Horner, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 101 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Keith Connolly that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 11/2025. The motion was put and carried.

 

26.

Report No. 12/2025 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 21st November 2024, Councillor Ray McAdam , Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 110 KB

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It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor John Stephens that Dublin City Council adopts the contents of Report No. 12/2025. The motion was put and carried.

27.

Topical Issues pdf icon PDF 80 KB

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The following Topical Issues was proposed for debate:

“Closure of the Israeli Embassy in Dublin”

 

In accordance with Standing Orders the topical issue was put to a vote but did not receive the requisite two thirds support to be debated. Full details of the vote can be found in Appendix B to these minutes.

 

28.

Motions on Notice pdf icon PDF 103 KB

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Members agreed to suspend Standing orders and further agreed to not take motions to enable debate of the Social Housing Supply and Delivery Monthly update report. Members also agreed to extend the meeting @ 9.15 p.m. until 9.45 p.m.

 

 

29.

Emergency Motion(s)

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No emergency motions were taken for debate.