Agenda and minutes

In Memorium

A minutes silence was held following the recent passing of former Taoiseach John Bruton.

Ethics Declarations

Councillors were reminded to complete and return Ethics Declarations by the 29^th February 2024 deadline. 

Presentation by the Chief Executive

Following on from previous individual meetings by the Chief Executive with all member groups, the Chief Executive, Richard Shakespeare gave a brief presentation on his vision for the City over the next 7 years with an emphasis on getting the simple things right.  A copy of this presentation can be found in Appendix A attached to these minutes.

It was moved by Councillor Vincent Jackson 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 B to these minutes.

·         Offaly County Council

·         Mayo County Council

·         Wexford County Council

·         Sligo County Council

·         Offaly County Council

·         Mayo County Council

·         Wexford County Council

·         Sligo County Council

Councillors requested that while they noted all correspondence received they wished to have their opposition to the contents of the correspondence from Mayo County Council recorded.

It was proposed by Councillor Terence Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam 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 8^th January 2023 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 Michael Pidgeon and Seconded by Councillor Deirdre Heney that Councillor Darcy Lonergan be appointed to the Climate Action, Environment & Energy Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Cllr. Mannix Flynn.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and Seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that the members of the authority having considered proposed Variation No. 4 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Chief Executive’s Report No. 11/2024 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 Variation No. 4 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 is hereby made and that the necessary notices of the making of Variation No. 4 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 be published.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Séamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Declan Meenagh that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 40/2024 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Claire Byrne and seconded by Councillor Terence Flanagan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of report no. 45/2024 and adopts the Dublin City Council’s Local Authority Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 – Climate Neutral Dublin 2030.  The motion was put and carried.

Derek Kelly, Executive Manager, Environment and Transportation Department provided a short presentation on the plan.  A copy of this presentation can be found in Appendix C attached to these minutes.

It was proposed by Councillor Daithí Doolan and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council in accordance with Section 134A of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended, notes the contents of report no.51/2024 and herby adopts the Annual Service Delivery Plan 2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 42/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Maire Devine and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 53/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Maire Devine and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 56/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Anthony Connaghan and seconded by Councillor Máire Devine that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 52/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Maire Devine that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 54/2024 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 Sophie Nicoullaud McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 55/2024 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 Maire Sophie Nicoullaud that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 46/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Terence Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Máire Devine that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.37/2024 and hereby adopts the Audit Committee Charter and Annual Work Programme 2024.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Daithí Doolan and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam notes the contents of Report No. 38/2024 and hereby approves the Annual Report of the Audit Committee as set out therein.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded Councillor Terence Flanagan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.50/2024 and hereby approves theCrowdfund Dublin City Pledges as set out therein.  The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Séamas McGrattan and seconded by Councillor Janice Boylan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 47/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 43/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 39/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 44/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Terence Flanagan and seconded by Councillor Alison Gilliland that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 41/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll and seconded by Councillor Terence Flanagan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 48/2024. The motion was put and carried.

It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Cat O’Driscoll that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 49/2024. The motion was put and carried.

The following topical issue was submitted for discussion.

“DCC Traffic Plan Consultation Process”

It was unanimously agreed by the members to discuss this issue.

1)    Motion no. 1 in the Name of Councillor Cat O’Driscoll and seconded by Councillor Deirdre Heney

That this council will examine the impact of LED lighting on migraine sufferers and develop guidelines on the intensity and tone of light emitted in residential areas.

The motion was put and carried.

2)    Motion no. 2 in the Name of the South East Area Committee, proposed by Councillor Dermot Lacey and seconded by Lord Mayor Daithí de Róiste

That the Health Services Executive (HSE) agrees to urgently  establish a working group with officials from HSE and DCC along with appointed HSE Forum / DCC local Area Committee members to find a way to progress the building of the Primary Care Centre (PCC) on the Gulistan Site in Rathmines. Unless this is progressed it will have implications for the provision of public housing as well as health care services.

It was agreed that the motion be taken without debate.  The motion was put and carried.

No Emergency Motions were taken for debate.