Agenda and minutes

Monthly Council Meeting - Monday 8th April, 2024 6.15 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2.. View directions

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Items
No.	Item
1.	Lord Mayor's Business PDF 1 MB · Charter of Inclusion · Presentation by the Department of An Taoiseach on the work of the Shared Island Unit Additional documents: Webcast for 1. Minutes: Charter of Inclusion The Lord Mayor advised councillors that the Charter of Inclusion Presentation is deferred to the May Council meeting. Department of An Taoiseach – Presentation on the Shared Island Unit Eoghan Duffy, Principal Officer, and Aoife Budd, Assistant Principal of the Department of An Taoiseach presented to the Members on the Shared Island Unit. A copy of this presentation can be found in Appendix A.
2.	Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 18 PDF 562 KB Additional documents: Appendix B , item 2. PDF 970 KB Webcast for 2. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Séamas McGrattan 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.
3.	Correspondence was received from the following Local Authorities; PDF 54 KB · Louth County Council · Clare County Council · West Meath County Council Additional documents: 03b. Clare County Council , item 3. PDF 63 KB 03c. West Meath CC , item 3. PDF 73 KB Webcast for 3. Minutes: · Louth County Council · Clare County Council · Westmeath County Council It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of all correspondence listed. The motion was put and carried.
4.	To confirm the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on 4th March 2024 PDF 6 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 4. Minutes: The minutes of the City Council meeting held on 4^th March 2024 having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.
5.	To fill one vacancy on the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB) following the resignation of Cllr. Catherine Stocker with effect from the 29th February 2024. Additional documents: Webcast for 5. Minutes: It was agreed that this vacancy would be deferred to the next council meeting.
6.	Report No. 84/2024 of the Senior Executive Officer (R. Dowling) - Local Elections 2024 - Issue of Polling Information Cards. PDF 32 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 6. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Ray McAdam and seconded by Councillor Larry O’Toole that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No.84/2024 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
7.	Report No. 91/2024 of the A/Assistant Chief Executive (T. Flynn) - The Dublin City Sports Plan 2023-2028. PDF 684 KB Additional documents: 91. DCC Sports Plan 2024-29 , item 7. PDF 6 MB Webcast for 7. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Declan Meenagh and seconded by Councillor Fiona Connelly that Dublin City Council notes Report No 91/2024 and approves the Dublin City Sports Plan 2024-2029 as outlined therein.The motion was put and carried. Councillor Cieran Perry wished for it to be noted that he was opposed to any suggestion of outsourcing the management of Sport and Leisure Facilities.
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: Additional documents: Webcast for 8.
8(a)	Report No. 83/2024 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - The proposal to extend and refurbish Ringsend Library and to carry out improvements to the surrounding public realm. PDF 3 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 8(a) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Claire Byrne and seconded by Councillor Anthony Connaghan that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 83/2024 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
8(b)	Report No. 99/2024 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - proposed development at the site located at Dublin City Moorings, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 on an existing pontoon structure adjacent to the current Dublin Docklands office building. PDF 2 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 8(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mannix Flynn and seconded by Councillor Vincent Jackson that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 99/2024 and hereby approves the contents as set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
9.	Report No. 78/2024 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - with reference to Proposed Variation No.5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028: : A technical update in relation to 'Build-To-Rent' (BTR) accommodation on foot of the publication of Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments - Guidelines for Planning Authorities, DHLGH, 2023. PDF 829 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 9. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Donna Cooney and Seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that the Members of the authority having considered the proposed Variation and the Chief Executive’s Report No. 78/2024, 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 of any Minister of the Government; the City Council resolves that Variation No. 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 is hereby made and that the necessary notices of the making of Variation No. 5 of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022-2028 be published. The motion was put and carried.
10.	Disposal of Fee Simple: Additional documents: Webcast for 10.
10(a)	Report No. 81/2024 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Robinson) - with reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 81/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
10(b)	Report No. 95/2024 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - with reference to the Disposal of the Fee Simple in the property known as site at Seamus Ennis Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 to Finglas Credit Union Limited. PDF 750 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 10(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mannix Flynn and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 95/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
11.	Granting of Licenses and Leases: Additional documents: Webcast for 11.
11(a)	Report No. 94/2024 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - with reference to the proposed Licence for a Plot of Ground to Rear of 647A Howth Road, Dublin 5. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mícheál MacDonncha and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 94/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
11(b)	Report No. 96/2024 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - with reference to Grant of a 3 year Short Term Letting at 81, The Coombe, Dublin 8 (Ground Floor) to Shannon’s Hopeline CLG. PDF 391 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 11(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mannix Flynn and seconded by Councillor Máire Devine that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 96/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
11(c)	Report No. 97/2024 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - with reference to the assignment of lease in respect of Unit 5/E1 Ballymun Industrial Estate, Dublin 11 to Sika Ireland Limited. PDF 230 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 11(c) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Mannix Flynn that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 97/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
12.	Disposal of Property: Additional documents: Webcast for 12.
12(a)	Report No. 93/2024 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) with reference to the proposed grant of a Short Term Business Letting Agreement in Unit 1A Shangan Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 11 to Ballymun Community Law Centre CLG. PDF 706 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(a) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Dermot Lacey that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 93/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
12(b)	Report No. 98/2024 of the A/Executive Manager (M. Igoe) - with reference to the proposed Exchange of lands and air rights at Kevin Street Library Dublin 8 between Dublin City Council and GA Development ICAV. PDF 960 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 12(b) Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Mannix Flynn and seconded by Councillor Dermot Lacey that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 98/2024 and hereby assents to the proposal set out therein. The motion was put and carried.
13.	Report No. 92/2024 of the A/Executive Manager (B. O'Brien) - The Draft Dublin City Centre Transport Plan. PDF 1 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 13. Minutes: The following motion was proposed by Councillor Damian O’Farrell and seconded by Councillor Christy Burke: “That this Council agrees the implementation of the Draft Dublin City Centre Transport plan be deferred until such time as there has been disability proofing in compliance with DCC’s legally binding obligations under the CRPD. Furthermore, the body and conclusion of the report being noted here tonight show no evidence of DCC‘s awareness of their obligations under the CRPD. There is no mention of or reference to the legal standing of DPRO’s. To prevent any possible discrimination or future unintended consequences of this non-compliance this Council takes this opportunity tonight to defer the matter.” In order to continue the debate on this report, the Lord Mayor at 8.52 p.m. proposed an extension of the meeting to 10.15 p.m. to facilitate completion of business. He also sought, with the agreement of the relevant managers that for items 14, 15 & 17, that Councillors would email their questions to the Manager. This would provide allow time for the discussion on the topical issue to take place. The Lord Mayor vacated the Chair to Councillor Deirdre Heney at 9 p.m. and returned to the chamber at 9.03 p.m. Following the debate on this report and motion, Councillor Declan Meenagh suggested that a meeting be held with the DPRO’s regarding this report within the next month. All members and management were in agreement with this suggestion. It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Janet Horner that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 92/2024. The motion was put and carried.
14.	Report No. 88/2024 of the Assistant Chief Executive and City Engineer (J. Flanagan) - Quarterly Report of the Traffic Department. PDF 1 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 14. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 88/2024. The motion was put and carried.
15.	Report No. 85/2024 of the Assistant Chief Executive and City Engineer (J. Flanagan) - Quarterly Report of the Active Travel Programme Office. PDF 5 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 15. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 85/2024. The motion was put and carried.
16.	Report No. 102/2024 of the Executive Manager (D. Kelly) - with reference to Public Consultation for the Dublin Agglomeration Noise Action Plan (2024 - 2028) PDF 107 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 16. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Claire Byrne and seconded by Councillor Donna Cooney that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 102/2024 and hereby approves the contents therein. The motion was put and carried.
17.	Report No. 89/2024 of the Assistant Chief Executive (F. d'Arcy) - Social Housing Supply and Delivery Monthly Update Report. PDF 2 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 17. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 89/2024. The motion was put and carried.
18.	Report No. 100/2024 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - With Reference to Revised Expenditure for 2023 Submitted In Accordance with Section 104 of The Local Government Act 2001. PDF 247 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 18. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the content of Report No. 100/2024 and assents to the proposal outlined therein. The motion was put and carried.
19.	Report No. 87/2024 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Monthly Local Fund Statement and EU IMF Report. PDF 520 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 19. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 87/2024. The motion was put and carried.
20.	Report No. 86/2024 of the Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Monthly Management Report. PDF 4 MB Additional documents: Webcast for 20. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 86/2024. The motion was put and carried.
21.	Report No. 79/2024 of the Corporate Policy Group - Breviate of the meeting held on 26th January 2024, Lord Mayor Daithí de Róiste, Chairperson. PDF 301 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 21. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 79/2024. The motion was put and carried.
22.	Report No. 82/2024 of the Area Committees - Breviates of Area Committee meetings held in the month of March 2024. PDF 256 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 22. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 82/2024. The motion was put and carried.
23.	Report No. 80/2024 of the Joint Policing Area Sub-Committees - Breviates of the Area Joint Policing Sub Committee meetings held in February and March 2024. PDF 251 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 23. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 80/2024. The motion was put and carried.
24.	Report No. 101/2024 of the Finance Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 21st March 2024, Cllr. Séamas McGrattan, Chairperson. PDF 362 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 24. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 101/2024. The motion was put and carried.
25.	Report No. 90/2024 of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 14th February 2024, Councillor Alison Gilliland, Chairperson. PDF 155 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 25. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 90/2024. The motion was put and carried.
26.	Report No. 103/2024 of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 13th March 2024, Councillor Alison Gilliland, Chairperson. PDF 154 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 26. Minutes: It was proposed by Councillor Vincent Jackson and seconded by Councillor Ray McAdam that Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No. 103/2024. The motion was put and carried.
27.	Topical Issues Additional documents: Webcast for 27. Minutes: The following topical issue was submitted for discussion. “Dublin response to Gaza Genocide” It was unanimously agreed by the members to discuss this issue.
28.	Motions on Notice PDF 223 KB Additional documents: Webcast for 28. Minutes: As a topical issue was taken for debate, all motions on notice were deferred to the next meeting.
29.	Emergency Motion(s) Additional documents: Webcast for 29. Minutes: The following emergency motion was proposed by CouncillorsMícheál Mac Donncha, Tom Brabazon, Dearbháil Butler, Daryl Barron, John Lyons, Catherine Stocker, Terence Flanagan and Larry O’Toole: “This City Council calls on all concerned, including Dublin City Council executive, to act with urgency to ensure the immediate opening of Belmayne Main Street. The opening has been repeatedly promised, delayed, promised and delayed again. Huge inconvenience and disruption is being caused to the local community, including local businesses, in a large densely populated and still growing area. Further delays cannot be tolerated” It was agreed that this motion be taken without debate. The motion was put and carried.