DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
20th June 2018
602 Cllr. Críona Ní Dhálaigh
That the Area Manager carry out an audit of vacant units belonging to DCC in the Dublin South Central Area. There is a huge demand for premises particularly in the South West Inner City area for community/voluntary/charitable organisations who cannot afford the increasing rents in the area. Some organisations such as SOLAS will cease to function in the area at a huge loss to the youth of our area. Shannon’s Hopeline which delivers much needed suicide prevention training and counselling have for years been trying (unsuccessfully) to source affordable units in order for them to continue and expand their valuable services. The loss of Carman’s Hall was a huge blow as it provided very reasonable rooms for rent for dancers, majorettes, musicians, after schools clubs. Could the Manager please report on the following units in particular:-
· The Old School in School Street
· The large ground floor space at Eblana House
· Bridgefoot Street (Usher’s Island)
· The Coombe (80)
603 Cllr. Vincent Jackson
Can Dublin City Council facilitate the closure of Chapelizod on the Sunday of the Chapelizod Festival, 1st July, to allow a safe non traffic environment for 4 to 6 hours. This can be done for road-races, concerts etc. Now it’s our chance to support the local residents who will supply stewards, barriers, music etc.
604 Cllr. Michael Mullooly
This Area Committee asks the Area Manager to carry out an audit of street/road signs in the Crumlin Kimmage area with a view to a work programme to repair, reinstate and replace damaged and missing signs.
605 Cllr. Greg Kelly
This Area Committee calls on Senator Ronan Mullen to resign his seat in the Seanad with immediate effect for the disgraceful remarks he made in relation to Mental Health during the referendum. On the 24th May on a live debate, Senator Mullen stated “Mental Health has no evidence base” this has caused a lot of hurt to individuals and families who have seen the pain that mental health can cause. For a member of the Seanad to make this remark is a disgrace and they should not hold a seat in Leinster House.
606 Cllr. Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee notes the great work being done by the Cherry Orchard Running Club and this committee commits to providing funding, if available, to support the work of the club from the South Central Area Committee’s Discretionary Fund for 2019.
607 Cllr. Hazel de Nortúin
This Area Committee fully supports the campaign for a Gaelscoil in Ballyfermot. If lands are to become available, particularly zoned for educational purpose, that this Council allocate a portion of this land for the purpose of a Gaelscoil.
608 Cllr. Ray McHugh
This Area Committee agrees in light of the Industrial dispute between workers at Xylem Water Solutions for Union recognition, this Committee agrees to call on Dublin City Council and all Councils, to put the necessary measures in place to deal with non compliant contractors. Currently there is public sector agreements in existence but are not enforced in any way by Dublin City Council.
609 Cllr. Críona Ní Dhálaigh
That this Area Committee support the calls for the VAT to be removed from sun protection products. These products are not luxury items and given the increase in skin cancer cases in Ireland it is vital that sun protection products are affordable. We also call on the relevant Ministers to act immediately to address this.
610 Cllr. Vincent Jackson
In relation to the recent series of Forbidden Fruits concerts in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8, I wish to point out if these concerts are to be facilitated at this location the following must be looked at:- security and traffic noise levels. Residents have told me they were prisoners in their own homes for a week when the concerts were taking place. Alternative entrances are available into the Royal Hospital and these need to be looked at, in line with meeting representatives, for the local residents who have to live with the consequences of DCC events division giving the go-ahead. One of those affected would love to explain at firsthand what was happening and have filmed people crossing the Camac River to pass security etc.
611 Cllr. Michael Mullooly
This Area Committee condemns the decision by the Department of Education to exclude Dublin 8 and Dublin 12 from the catchment area of the proposed co-educational, multi-denominational Post Primary School in Harold’s Cross.
612 Cllr. Greg Kelly
This Area Committee commends the Argentina Football team who refused to play a friendly game against Israel. This we hope will be followed by other countries and asks the FAI not to arrange any games against Israel in the future. This Area Committee asks that a letter be sent to the Argentina Ambassador to Ireland thanking them on behalf of the Area and to wish them good luck in the World Cup.
613 Cllr. Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council give consideration to the Cherry Orchard Running Club to come in and make a presentation in September 2018, with a view to supporting this project with a part-time coach in order to allow the group gro. Cllrs. Norton, Doolan and myself recently met a large group from the club and heard at first hand the wonderful experience running was having on their body and soul.
614 Cllr. Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council take full responsibility for the daily cleansing of the front of the Ballyfermot Leisure Centre at the Lawns Park / Blackditch Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. I cannot understand why this area is not in charge of the Leisure Centre. We have spent 10’s of millions of euro on the development of Sport and Youth facilities and almost on a daily basis the area is in disgraceful state. A staff member needs to have this task incorporated into his / her tasks and twice a day it needs cleansing. If any other business left the area in the state I regularly see the area left they would be prosecuted by Waste Management Services. I am well aware there are ongoing difficulties at this location, however someone needs to take responsibility for same.
Minutes:
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
20th June 2018
602 Cllr Críona Ní Dhalaigh
That the Area Manager carry out an audit of vacant units belonging to DCC in the Dublin South Central area. There is a huge demand for premises particularly in the South West Inner City area for community / voluntary / charitable organisations who cannot afford the increasing rents in the area. Some organisations such as SOLAS will cease to function in the area at a huge loss to the youth of our area. Shannon’s Hopeline which delivers much needed suicide prevention training and counselling have for years been trying (unsuccessfully) to source affordable units in order for them to continue and expand their valuable services. The loss of Carman’s Hall was a huge blow as it provided very reasonable rooms for rent for dancers, majorettes, musicians, after schools clubs. Could the Manager please report on the following units in particular:
· The Old School in School Street
· The large Ground floor space at Eblana house
· Bridgefoot Street (Usher’s Island)
· The Coombe (80)
Could the Manager also report on what if any plans there are for the space at Marrowbone Lane next to the Community Centre.
Order: Agreed. Report to Councillors
603 Cllr Vincent Jackson
Can Dublin City Council facilitate the closure of Chapelizod on the Sunday of the Chapelizod Festival, 1st July, to allow a safe non traffic environment for 4 to 6 hours. This can be done for road-races, concerts etc. Now it’s our chance to support the local residents who will supply stewards, barriers, music etc.
Order: Agreed.
604 Cllr Michael Mullooly
This Area Committee asks the Area Manager to carry out an audit of street/road signs in the Crumlin Kimmage Area with a view to a work programme to repair, reinstate and replace damaged and missing signs.
Order: Agreed.
605 Cllr Greg Kelly
This Area Committee calls on Senator Ronan Mullen to resign his seat in the Seanad with immediate effect for the disgraceful remarks he made in relation to Mental Health during the referendum. On the 24th May on a live debate, Senator Mullen stated “Mental Health has no evidence base” this has caused a lot of hurt to individuals and families who have seen the pain that mental health can cause. For a member of the Seanad to make this remark is a disgrace and they should not hold a seat in Leinster House.
Order: Agreed
606 Cllr Daithi Doolan
This Area Committee notes the great work being done by the Cherry Orchard Running Club and this committee commits to providing funding, if available, to support the work of the club from the South Central Area Committee’s Discretionary Fund for 2019.
Order: Report to Councillor. (Note: Cllr Dunne did not support this Motion).
607 Cllr Hazel de Nortúin
This Area Committee fully supports the campaign for a Gaelscoil in Ballyfermot. If lands are to become available, particularly zoned for educational purpose, that this Council allocate a portion of this land for the purpose of a Gaelscoil.
Order: Agreed.
608 Cllr Ray McHugh
This Area Committee agrees in light of the Industrial dispute between workers at Xylem Water Solutions for Union recognition, this Committee agrees to call on Dublin City Council and all Councils, to put the necessary measures in place to deal with non compliant contractors. Currently there is public sector agreements in existence but are not enforced in any way by Dublin City Council.
Order: Agreed. Report to Councillors.
609 Cllr Críona Ní Dhalaigh
That this Area Committee support the calls for the VAT to be removed from sun protection products. These products are not luxury items and given the increase in skin cancer cases in Ireland it is vital that sun protection products are affordable. We also call on the relevant ministers to act immediately to address this.
Order: Agreed.
610 Cllr Vincent Jackson
In relation to the recent series of Forbidden Fruits concerts in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8, I wish to point out if these concerts are to be facilitated at this location the following must be looked at:- security and traffic noise levels. Residents have told me they were prisoners in their own homes for a week when the concerts were taking place. Alternative entrances are available into the Royal Hospital and these need to be looked at, in line with meeting representatives, for the local residents who have to live with the consequences of DCC events division giving the go-ahead. One of those affected would love to explain at firsthand what was happening and have filmed people crossing the Camac River to pass security etc.
Order: Report to Councillors. The Councillor to pass on specific details to the Area Manager.
611 Cllrs Michael Mullooly, Greg Kelly, Hazel de Nortúin, Pat Dunne & Vincent Jackson
This Area Committee condemns the decision by the Department of Education to exclude Dublin 8 and Dublin 12 from the catchment area of the proposed co-educational, multi-denominational Post Primary School in Harold's Cross.
Order: Agreed. Agreed to write to the Minister for Education.
612 Cllr Greg Kelly
This Area Committee commends the Argentina Football team who refused to play a friendly game against Israel. This we hope will be followed by other countries and asks the FAI not to arrange any games against Israel in the future. This Area Committee asks that a letter be sent to the Argentinean Ambassador to Ireland thanking them on behalf of the Area and to wish them good luck in the World Cup.
Order: Agreed. Agreed to write to the Argentinean Ambassador.
613 Cllr Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council give consideration to the Cherry Orchard Running Club to come in and make a presentation in September 2018, with a view to supporting this project with a part-time coach in order to allow the group grow. Cllrs. Norton, Doolan and myself recently met a large group from the club and heard at first hand the wonderful experience running was having on their body and soul.
Order: Agreed. (This motion was taken with Item 5 (ii)).
614 Cllr Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council take full responsibility for the daily cleansing of the front of the Ballyfermot Leisure Centre at the Lawns Park / Blackditch Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. I cannot understand why this area is not in charge of the Leisure Centre. We have spent 10`s of millions of euro on the development of Sport and Youth facilities and almost on a daily basis the area is in disgraceful state. A staff member needs to have this task incorporated into his / her tasks and twice a day it needs cleansing. If any other business left the area in the state I regularly see the area left they would be prosecuted by Waste Management Services. I am well aware there are ongoing difficulties at this location however someone needs to take responsibility for same.
Order: Agreed.