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Lord Mayor's Business

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Congratulations:

The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by extending her congratulations to Cllr. Hazel De Nortúin and her husband Martin on their marriage on 8th September held in City Hall.

 

Cllr Mannix Flynn Motion:

The Lord Mayor formally apologised to Cllr. Mannix Flynn for stating that no Councillor was present at one of the two meetings she held with The Artane School of Music.  She was mistaken in her recollection as Councillor Nial Ring was in attendance in his capacity as a Board member of the Artane School of Music. She acknowledged that she should have referenced his attendance, given his Councillor status as well as board member and apologised to Cllr. Flynn for this omission.

 

The Lord Mayor informed the Members that she had been unsuccessful in resolving the matter between Cllr. Flynn and the Artane School of Music. A meeting had been organised between the two parties but Cllr. Flynn indicated he did not wish to attend the meeting if the Lord Mayor was present.  As the Motion is asking the Lord Mayor’s patronage to be rescinded, the Lord Mayor felt that she should be at the meeting therefore the meeting did not proceed. Given that a commitment was given to close the motion in the case of the issue not being resolved  Cllr. Flynn’s motion will be taken tonight where it is the first Motion on notice.

 

Conferences:

Councillor attendance at the Irish Public Bodies Conference to be held in Athlone, on Friday 8th October, 2021 was approved by Council.

 

High Level Street Issues Group:

The Lord Mayor announced that following requests for additional Councillor representation on the High Level Street Issues Group  it had been agreed by Group Leaders that the Chairperson of the Citywide JPC, Cllr. Daithi de Roiste and the Chairperson of the Special Committee on Homelessness, who will be elected at this Wednesday’s meeting, will join the Group. Consideration will be given to further members should the need arise.

 

Co-option:

The Lord Mayor informed Members that Group Leaders had recommended that the filling of the vacancy left by the passing of Cllr. Anthony Flynn be deferred. The deferral was agreed by Council.

 

Retirements:

The Lord Mayor informed Members that Deputy Chief Executive, Brendan Kenny was retiring on 15th October, 2021 after almost 46 years of dedicated public service.  Brendan currently has responsibility for Housing and Community services within Dublin City Council and has also held previous leadership roles in the  Culture, Recreation and Arts Department and the Limerick Renewal Project, where he excelled and left an enduring legacy.

 

The Lord Mayor said that she would miss his openness and approachability, his extensive knowledge of housing and community matters and his willingness to work with Councillors for the good of the City. He was a person who truly cared about the issues that faced the city and its citizens.

 

Representatives from all of the political groups extended their thanks to the great service that Brendan had given during his time with Dublin City Council.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

Recorded Vote
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Topical Issue No.1 - "Student Accommodation" Ad-Hoc Rejected
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  • 2.

    Consideration of Section 140 Motion in the names of Councillors Cieran Perry, John Lyons and Sophie Nicoullaud. pdf icon PDF 114 KB

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    The Lord Mayor invited the Law Agent to give a report on the Section 140 motion as submitted by Cllrs. Perry, Lyons and Nicoullaud in relation to the O’Devaney Garden disposal and Dublin City Councils contract with the developer Bartra.

     

    The Law Agent outlined the issues raised in the Section 140 motion and gave the advice that if the members proceed to pass the motion it would appear to contravene the provisions of Section 140 (10) (d) and (e). The Law Agent referenced the detailed  Legal Opinion sourced from Senior Counsel, Conleth Bradley, circulated to Elected Members the previous week.

     

    Cllr. Perry proposed the section 140 motion.  The Lord Mayor called on representatives to speak by group.  A number of Members requested a second legal opinion.

     

    It was proposed by Cllr. Deirdre Heney and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Costello that the vote on the Section 140 motion be deferred to allow Council to secure second legal opinion, under Section 132 of the Local Government Act 2001,

     

    The motion to obtain second legal opinion was put to a vote and was carried. Details of the vote can be found in Appendix A to these minutes.

     

    Under Standing Order No.59 the matter is to be referred to the Protocol Committee to clarify the terms of reference. The Committee was also asked to agree a mechanism to appoint Senior Counsel.   

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    Independent Legal Advice Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 3.

    Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 18 pdf icon PDF 413 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 119 questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix B to these minutes.

    4.

    Correspondence was received from the following Local Authorities; pdf icon PDF 353 KB

    ·         Sligo County Council

    ·         Clare County Council

    ·         Meath County Council

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    It was moved by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland and seconded by Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Costello that Dublin City Council notes the contents of all correspondence listed. The motion was put and carried.

    5.

    Co-Option of a new Member of Dublin City Council following the death of Councillor Anthony Flynn.

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    It was agreed to defer the co-option of a new Member of Dublin City Council.

    6.

    To confirm the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on the 6th September 2021. pdf icon PDF 1 MB

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    The minutes of the monthly City Council Meeting held on the 6th September 2021 having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.

    7.

    Report No. 291/2021 of the Audit Committee - With reference to the consideration by the Audit Committee of the Audited Annual Financial Statement (AFS) for 2020 and the Local Government Auditor's report on the Accounts of Dublin City Council for 2020. pdf icon PDF 4 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. 291/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    It was also agreed that the issue of Service Delivery would be referred to the Corporate Policy Group for consideration.  

    8.

    Reports of the Chief Executive, 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, Part 8:

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    8(a)

    Report No. 266/2021 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Proposed demolition of the disused Connaught Street Stand at Dalymount Park, Phibsborough, Dublin 7 and associated site clearance. pdf icon PDF 847 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. 266/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    8(b)

    Report No. 282/2021 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Proposal to improve the public realm within Ballymun plaza through a series of landscape enhancements that aims to create an identifiable central core within Main Street to act as a focal point for Ballymun in accordance with the recommendations of the Ballymun Local Area Plan. pdf icon PDF 4 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. 282/2021 and

    hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    9.

    Disposal of Fee Simple and Freehold Interest:

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    9(a)

    Report No. 255/2021 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 in 19 premises.

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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. 255/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    9(b)

    Report No. 277/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of fee simple interest in lands at Berth 47A, adjacent to Pigeon House Road, north of the Ringsend Waste Water Treatment Works, Dublin 4. pdf icon PDF 3 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. 277/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10.

    Disposal of Property:

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    10(a)

    Report No. 287/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the side of No. 1 Casement Park, Finglas, Dublin 11.

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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. 287/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10(b)

    Report No. 289/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the side of 162 Grange Abbey Drive, Donaghmede, Dublin 13.

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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. 289/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10(c)

    Report No. 286/2021 of the Assistant Chief Executive Manager (R. Shakespeare) - With reference to the proposed disposal of 1 apartment in New Priory, Hole in the Wall Road, Dublin 13.

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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. 286/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10(d)

    Report No. 275/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the rear of No. 12 Coolevin Road, Dublin 8.

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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. 275/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10(e)

    Report No. 274/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With further reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the rear of No. 20 Cambridge Avenue, Ringsend, Dublin 4.

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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. 274/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10(f)

    Report No. 276/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the rear of 363 Crumlin Road.

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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. 274/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10(g)

    Report No. 283/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the rear of 84 Brian Road, Marino, Dublin 3.

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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. 283/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10(h)

    Report No. 284/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the rear of 76 Brian Road, Marino, Dublin 3.

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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. 284/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10(i)

    Report No. 285/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot to the rear of 25 Shelmartin Avenue, Dublin 3.

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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. 285/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    10(j)

    Report No. 288/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of two plots to the rear of 10 Bellevue Cottages, Old Finglas Road, Dublin 11.

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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. 288/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    11.

    Granting of Licenses and Leases:

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    11(a)

    Report No. 271/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a lease for the former Fire Station, 190A Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6 to MART Gallery & Studios DAC. pdf icon PDF 3 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. 271/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    11(b)

    Report No. 272/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a further lease of the Smithfield Café, 13 Smithfield Terrace, Dublin 7 to Oxmantown Catering Limited. pdf icon PDF 580 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. 272/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    11(c)

    Report No. 279/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a lease of 133 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6 to HAIL Housing Association. pdf icon PDF 197 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. 279/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    11(d)

    Report No. 280/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a 3-year lease of Unit 4, Coultry Neighbourhood Centre, New Coultry Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9. pdf icon PDF 232 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. 280/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    11(e)

    Report No. 273/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a lease of the premises at No. 5 and part of No. 6 Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 to Fingal ICTU Centre for the Unemployed CLG. pdf icon PDF 592 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. 273/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    11(f)

    Report No. 278/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the grant of a 15 year licence for use of a premises in Bushy Park, Rathdown Road, Dublin 6W to Sportsworld Running Club. pdf icon PDF 800 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. 278/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    11(g)

    Report No. 281/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a further lease of a property at Cherry Orchard Green, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 to Cherry Orchard Equine Centre CLG. 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. 281/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    11(h)

    Report No. 290/2021 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a short term lease in No. 1 Longdale Terrace, Ballymun, Dublin 9 to Peter McVerry Trust CLG. pdf icon PDF 261 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. 290/2021 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

    12.

    Record of Protected Structures:

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    12(a)

    Report No. 259/2021 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Addition of Beaumont Convent, The Park, Beaumont Woods, Dublin 9, to the Record of Protected Structures in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). pdf icon PDF 585 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. 259/2021 and approves the addition of Beaumont Convent, The Park, Beaumont Woods, Dublin 9, to the Record of Protected Structures in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). The motion was put and carried.

    12(b)

    Report No. 260/2021 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Addition of 'Two surviving sections of historic brick and calp boundary wall (Remains of walled garden associated with the former Marino Demesne), Saint Vincent's GAA Club, Pairc Naomh Uinsionn, Malahide Road, Dublin 3', to the Record of Protected Structures in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). 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. 260/2021 and approves the addition of two surviving sections of historic brick and calp boundary wall (Remains of walled garden associated with the former Marino Demesne), Saint Vincent's GAA Club, Pairc Naomh Uinsionn, Malahide Road, Dublin 3, to the Record of Protected Structures in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). The motion was put and carried.

    12(c)

    Report No. 261/2021 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Amendment of current entry on the Record of Protected Structures, Ref 4858, Malahide Road, Dublin 3 - The Casino, Marino to now read Malahide Road, Dublin 3 - The Casino, Marino, including Northern Gateway on Dublin City Council's Record of Protected Structures, under Section 54 and Section 55 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended). pdf icon PDF 832 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. 261/2021 and approves the amendment of current entry on the Record of Protected Structures, Ref 4858, Malahide Road, Dublin 3 - The Casino, Marino to now read Malahide Road, Dublin 3 - The Casino, Marino, including Northern Gateway on Dublin City Council's Record of Protected Structures, under Section 54 and Section 55 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended).The motion was put and carried.

    12(d)

    Report No. 262/2021 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Addition of 152 Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W to the Record of Protected Structures in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). 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. 262/2021 and approves the addition of 152 Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6W to the Record of Protected Structures in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended).The motion was put and carried.

     

    12(e)

    Report No. 263/2021 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Addition of Garland House, 28-30 Rathmines Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6 to the Record of Protected Structures in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). pdf icon PDF 906 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. 263/2021 and approves the addition of Garland House, 28-30 Rathmines Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6 to the Record of Protected Structures in accordance with Section 54 and 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). The motion was put and carried.

    13.

    Report No. 270/2021 of the A/Director of Service (K. Mitchell) - With reference to the proposed Extinguishment of the Public Right of Way over a section of laneway located at 14-42 The Rise, 2-12A & 33 Hampstead Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. 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 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 a section of laneway located at 14-42 The Rise, 2-12A & 33 Hampstead Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, as shown on the attached Drawing RM 37615 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.

    14.

    Report No. 268/2021 of the Assistant Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Social Housing Supply and Delivery Monthly Update Report. pdf icon PDF 876 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. 268/2021. The motion was put and carried.

    15.

    Report No. 265/2021 of the Assistant Chief Executive & City Engineer (J. Flanagan) - Covid Mobility Measures and Major Walking and Cycling Projects. pdf icon PDF 2 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. 265/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    The Chief Executive gave a commitment to revert to Members in relation to proposals for City Recovery beyond the existing Recovery Plan.

    16.

    Report No. 254/2021 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Monthly Local Fund Statement. pdf icon PDF 389 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. 254/2021. The motion was put and carried.

    17.

    Report No. 258/2021 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly Management Report. pdf icon PDF 898 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. 258/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    The Chief Executive agreed to bring a report to the South East Area Committee in relation to the Pigeon House Road Development.

    18.

    Report No. 257/2021 of the Traffic & Transport Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 8th September 2021, Councillor Christy Burke, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 232 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. 257/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    19.

    Report No. 264/2021 of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 8th September 2021, Councillor Dermot Lacey, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 390 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. 264/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    20.

    Report No. 267/2021 of the Finance Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 16th September 2021, Councillor Séamas McGrattan, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 232 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. 267/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    21.

    Report No. 253/2021 of the Area Committees - Breviates of Area Committee meetings held in the month of September 2021. 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. 253/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    22.

    Report No. 252/2021 of the Joint Policing Sub Committees - Breviates of the Area Joint Policing Sub Committees meetings. pdf icon PDF 388 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. 252/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    23.

    Report No. 269/2021 of the Corporate Policy Group - Breviate of the meeting held on the 17th September 2021, Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 226 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. 269/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    24.

    Report No. 292/2021 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 23rd September 2021, Councillor Anne Feeney, Chairperson. pdf icon PDF 307 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. 292/2021. The motion was put and carried.

     

    25.

    Topical Issues pdf icon PDF 110 KB

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    The following Topical Issue was proposed: 'Student Accommodation'.

     

    In accordance with Standing Orders the topical issue was put to a vote and failed to achieve the requisite two thirds support to be debated. Full details of the vote can be found in Appendix C to these minutes.

    26.

    Motions on Notice pdf icon PDF 349 KB

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    Motion No. 1 in the name of Councillor Mannix Flynn:

     

    “That this meeting of Dublin City Council calls on the Lord Mayor of Dublin to withdraw and desist from being patron of the Artane School of Music/Artane Band.”

     

    The motion was put to a vote and was carried. Full details of the vote can be viewed in Appendix D to these minutes.

     

    Motion No.2 in the name of Lord Mayor Allison Gilliland and seconded by Cllr. Daithí Doolan:

     

    Dublin City Council recognises and commends the invaluable service provided to the city, its citizens, its property and to all those who visit our city by the Dublin Fire Brigade and Ambulance Service. This service saves countless lives and reduces the physical impact of medical emergencies to individuals as well as preventing damage to property on a daily basis. Their service during the Covid 19 pandemic has been exemplary.

     

    However, with regard to staffing levels, Dublin City Council notes with much concern that DFB is currently operating under agreed staffing levels and is increasingly depending on an over reliance on overtime by Dublin Fire Brigade staff to meet daily fire tender and ambulance operational manning levels and that, on certain watches/shifts, there are not sufficient staff available to allow for the full complement of fire tenders to be deployed. 

     

    While Dublin City Council recognises and welcomes that there are currently 36 new recruits currently in training and that these will enter the DFB workforce in December, it also recognises that these additional recruits may not add to the current staffing numbers when all 2021 retirements are taken into consideration.

     

    Therefore, Dublin City Council demands that i) two back to back recruit classes be scheduled immediately to exhaust the current training panel so as to alleviate this situation in a timely a manner as possible and ii) that a new panel be immediately established to allow for further recruit classed to be trained.

     

    Dublin City Council also demands that every effort be made by both sides to reach an agreement on overall DFB operational manning levels and other outstanding issues currently being negotiated.

     

    With regard to medical emergencies in the city, Dublin City Council recognises the three additional ambulances operationalised by DFB and funded by DCC (as opposed by the HSE) but also recognises that even with these additional ambulances the heretofore rapid response rate by DFB to medical emergencies has reduced. Dublin City Council, therefore, calls for the HSE to i) fully fund these 3 additional ambulances going forward, ii) fully fund and staff a further 2 DFB ambulances so as to allow more a more appropriate response rate by our ambulances to medical emergencies.

     

    With regard to training, Dublin City Council recognises the essential need to ensure that all firefighters and officers are fully training in managing high rise fire and medical emergencies and calls for a full training programme to be scheduled to ensure full competencies across all watches and stations, including retained stations. 

     

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    TitleTypeRecorded Vote textResult
    Motion on Notice No. 1 in the name of Councillor Mannix Flynn Ad-Hoc Carried
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  • 27.

    Emergency Motion(s)

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    No Emergency Motions were taken for debate.