Agenda and minutes

Agreed: Minutes agreed.

Alistair Shute gave a presentation about Labre Park in Ballyfermot D10 on behalf of Clúid and Eileen Flynn gave one on behalf of the residents.

Members thanked both for the presentation.

Agreed: Presentation noted

·         St. Teresa’s Gdns Chairperson Ratification

·         Correspondence

·         Update on Sub-Groups

·                   Saint Teresa’s Gardens Chairperson ratification.

·                   Correspondence

·       Sub-Groups Update:

Ø  Data Protection & Housing List:

Cllr. Pat Dunne provided an update on the Data Protection group.

Discussion followed.

Ø  Pre 63

Cllr. Daithi Doolan gave an update.

Agreed: Chairperson of Saint Teresa’s Garden’s ratified by members.

Agreed: A report from the Data Protection sub group be brought to the May SPC meeting.

Agreed: D.C.C. Mgmt. to bring an updated Data Protection, including all correspondence with Law Agent on this matter,  report to May SPC meeting.

Agreed: Final Pre 63 report be made available for the May SPC.

Circulated to members prior to meeting.

Cllr. Alison Gilliland made an enquiry in relation to Support/Key workers.

Cllr. Criona Ni Dhalaigh enquired if D.C.C. is buying a hotel.

Cllr. Daithi Doolan queried as to where families will be located if they present as homelessness post July 1st.

Eileen Gleeson – Director of D.R.H.E. provided an update on current statistics. She provided information about key Workers involved in Homelessness. In addressing Cllr. Doolan’s query, Eileen stated that better alternative accommodation to hotels shall be made available and she briefly outlined some of the benefits.

Brendan Kenny – Assistant Chief Executive gave member an update and stated D.C.C. are not interested in buying a hotel. He updated members about hotel leasing.

Members thanked the D.C.C. staff associated with Homelessness.

Agreed:  Report noted.

Agreed:Meeting between the Director of the DRHE and Sr. Consilio to be arranged.

Circulated to members prior to meeting.

Cllr. Doolan sought updates in relation to the following, Land Initiative (St. Michael’s Estate), Rapid Build Program and St. Teresa’s Gardens.

Cllr. Gilliland enquired about the “Repair and Leasing program” and allocation of social units in private schemes (The Social Implications).

Cllr. Ciaren Perry south an update about St. Helena’s project.

Cllr. Pat Dunne enquired about the Respond site (Longmile road D12).

Cllr. Paul Hand sought updates about the proposed 53 units - Rapid Build on HSE land behind Cherry Orchard Hospital, the Cornamona site in Ballyfermot and Rafter’s lane units.

Cllr. Norma Sammon sought clarification as to the location of Co-operative Housing on Richmond road and requested an update as to the development on Thatch road.

Cllr. Anthony Connaghan looked for updates about Rathvilly/Virginia Park Scheme and potential schemes on Jamestown road and McKee Avenue.

Cllr. Christy Burke enquired about the current status of O’Devaney Gardens.

Cllr. Ni Dhálaigh looked for updates in relation to Kilmainham Cross scheme and clarification with regard to homeless families in Saint Catherine’s on Parnell road.

Tony Flynn Executive manager explained the context of the Housing Program (Short and Long Term supply). He explained the strategy involved.

He provided information and updates for the following; Repair and Lease program, explained the process of the “Buy and Renew” Scheme and Land Initiative.

Tony gave status updates in relation to, Site 1 B (St. Michael’s estate), Rapid Build (on program), St. Helena’s and St. Teresa’s sites.

He updated members on the SDRA12 plans and explained High density and P.P.P. from D.C.C.’s perspective.

Tony gave updates with regard to the following schemes, Longmile road, Cherry Orchard, Rathvilly/Virginia Park, Cornamona, Rafter’s Lane, Thatch road site and O’Devaney Gardens (Blocks A & B).

He identified the location of the Richmond road site and responded to the query from Cllr. Connaghan (Jamestown road and McKee road sites). He updated members about the Kilmainham Cross scheme, St. Catherine’s gate and Croke Villas sites/schemes.

Agreed: Report noted.

Agreed: Rapid Build program to brought to SPC (Approx. September).

Agreed: SDRA12 final report to the full Council in July.

Agreed: Part 8 (Cornamona Court) report to be brought to the area committee in June.

Circulated to members prior to meeting.

Cllr. Connaghan looked for an update about Electricity Supply.

Tony Flynn provided update.

Agreed: Report noted

In light of the upcoming lands initiative on St. Michael’s Estate in our area, this Area Committee requests that local employment clauses be inserted into any tender documents in order to provide the maximum local gain for the wider Dublin 8 area. Additionally we would request that Dublin City Council use the construction as an opportunity for the Housing Maintenance Section to employ new apprentices who can gain experience on this site and replace our ageing staff profile in this section of Dublin City Council.

Cllr. Hand briefly explained the context of motion.

Discussion followed around different aspects of Motion.

Agreed: Report on pilot to be brought to the Housing SPC May meeting to provide an update as to how the current Community Benefit Clause is progressing.

Issue of grants/loans for over- crowding

The issue of grants/loans for over- crowding was referred to the Housing SPC from March City Council meeting.

Cllr. Gilliland supplied a handout to members to show full context of motion including additional information that was to be included for discussion.

Discussion followed around different aspects of Motion.

Agreed: Minister Coveney to be contacted in relation to providing funding for extensions to council houses to alleviate overcrowding.

·         Day/Time of Meetings

Agreed: To explore the possibility of having the Housing SPC every 6 weeks after the May meeting or to have monthly on the 4^th Thursday.