DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
21st March 2018
578 Councillor Greg Kelly
This Area Committee expresses its anger at Irish Water, who have left constituents in the Dublin 8 and Dublin 10 area without water after the recent bad weather. While Irish Water announced water pressure reduction we have seen areas been left without any water at all. This we know is due to the lack of investment in the water infrastructure over the years. If, as called for by the hundreds of thousands of people who marched against Irish Water, the millions of Euro had been spent on the ageing Dublin water pipes, instead of consultants and water meters, we would not have seen people without water at this time. We call on Irish Water to outline to this Area Committee its plan to upgrade the water infrastructure in the whole Dublin South Central Area, and we ask for full details of works and a timeline.
579 Councillor Paul Hand
That this Area Committee commends all the staff and volunteers in the Orchard Centre in Cherry Orchard who provided homeless accommodation and a community outreach service over the recent bad weather. To this end we request that this motion be sent to the Lord Mayor's office and for all staff and volunteers to receive a civic award for their selfless dedication in helping others.
580 Councillor Greg Kelly
This Area Committee supports the call from De La Salle GAA club for a GAA pitch in the Cherry Orchard area as part of the Local Area Plans for Cherry Orchard.
581 Councillor Vincent Jackson
For many years I have sought without success the introduction of a refundable deposit scheme on all plastic bottles, beverage cans, soft drinks cans etc. I am asking that Dublin City Council lobby aggressively the Department of Environment Housing & Local Government for the introduction of such a scheme here, similar to Germany, Denmark etc. who levy 25 cents, which is refundable when you return the empty bottles, cans etc. Only last week I counted 27 bottles, cans etc. along Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, between Kylemore Road and Grange Cross. Our football pitches are destroyed with beer bottles as there is no value put on the bottles, hence, they are just thrown away. A deposit would sort this problem out once and for all. The plastic bag levy was instrumental in cleaning up so much of our communities when a charge was levied. This is exactly what we need in Ireland to deter litter louts.
582 Councillor Daithi Doolan and Councillor Greg Kelly
This Area Committee notes with thanks the huge effort made by Dublin City Council staff, emergency services and community activists during the recent Storm Emma. We especially thank those involved who kept the Orchard Centre open to provide food, shelter and warmth to homeless and vulnerable people.
583 Councillor Daithi Doolan and Councillor Greg Kelly
This Area Committee expresses frustration at the delay in development of the Corna Mona site and in the refurbishment of the Jamestown Court site. We urge all those involved to ensure both sites are developed without further delay.
584 Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh
That this Area Committee, in supporting the regeneration of the Liberties area and welcoming the improvement works on Francis Street, request that a feasibility study be carried out on the future for Meath Street. This street has a proud history but of late has been neglected and dereliction is an issue. The local community want to make Meath Street great again and are organising a proactive working group to ensure the street gets the much needed make over and support.
Minutes:
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
21st March 2018
578 Councillor Greg Kelly
This Area Committee expresses its anger at Irish Water, who have left constituents in the Dublin 8 and Dublin 10 area without water after the recent bad weather. While Irish Water announced water pressure reduction we have seen areas been left without any water at all. This we know is due to the lack of investment in the water infrastructure over the years. If, as called for by the hundreds of thousands of people who marched against Irish Water, the millions of Euro had been spent on the ageing Dublin water pipes, instead of consultants and water meters, we would not have seen people without water at this time. We call on Irish Water to outline to this Area Committee its plan to upgrade the water infrastructure in the whole Dublin South Central Area, and we ask for full details of works and a timeline.
Order: Agreed.
579 Councillor Paul Hand
That this Area Committee commends all the staff and volunteers in the Orchard Centre in Cherry Orchard who provided homeless accommodation and a community outreach service over the recent bad weather. To this end we request that this motion be sent to the Lord Mayor's office and for all staff and volunteers to receive a civic award for their selfless dedication in helping others.
Order: Agreed. The Members extended their thanks and appreciation for work done by all staff during this bad weather event.
580 Councillor Greg Kelly
This Area Committee supports the call from De La Salle GAA club for a GAA pitch in the Cherry Orchard area as part of the Local Area Plans for Cherry Orchard.
Order: Agreed without debate.
581 Councillor Vincent Jackson
For many years I have sought without success the introduction of a refundable deposit scheme on all plastic bottles, beverage cans, soft drinks cans etc. I am asking that Dublin City Council lobby aggressively the Department of Environment Housing & Local Government for the introduction of such a scheme here, similar to Germany, Denmark etc. who levy 25 cents, which is refundable when you return the empty bottles, cans etc. Only last week I counted 27 bottles, cans etc. along Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, between Kylemore Road and Grange Cross. Our football pitches are destroyed with beer bottles as there is no value put on the bottles, hence, they are just thrown away. A deposit would sort this problem out once and for all. The plastic bag levy was instrumental in cleaning up so much of our communities when a charge was levied. This is exactly what we need in Ireland to deter litter louts.
Order: Agreed. Refer to the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment.
582 Councillor Daithi Doolan and Councillor Greg Kelly
This Area Committee notes with thanks the huge effort made by Dublin City Council staff, emergency services and community activists during the recent Storm Emma. We especially thank those involved who kept the Orchard Centre open to provide food, shelter and warmth to homeless and vulnerable people.
Order: Agreed.
583 Councillor Daithi Doolan and Councillor Greg Kelly
This Area Committee expresses frustration at the delay in development of the Cornamona site and in the refurbishment of the Jamestown Court site. We urge all those involved to ensure both sites are developed without further delay.
Order: Agreed.
584 Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh
That this Area Committee, in supporting the regeneration of the Liberties area and welcoming the improvement works on Francis Street, request that a feasibility study be carried out on the future for Meath Street. This street has a proud history but of late has been neglected and dereliction is an issue. The local community want to make Meath Street great again and are organising a proactive working group to ensure the street gets the much needed make over and support.
Order: Agreed without debate.