Agenda item

The City Council agreed to suspend Standing Orders to agree the following Emergency Motions without debate:

Motion No. 2:

“That this Council calls for the introduction of 'Changing Places' toilet facilities in all local authority new build & green field projects.  They are also to be installed in refurbishment projects as a first priority when space allows. ‘Changing Places' facilities are accessible toilets but include the following extra features -height -adjustable, adult-sized changing bench; ceiling tracking hoist system ; height-adjustable wash-hand basin; adequate space for person with a disability and up to two assistants (12 mtrs squared); centrally located toilet with space both sides for assistants; privacy screen; wide paper roll and large waste disposal bin. This motion to include for instance the new public toilets (part 8) currently being designed for a location near the children's playground St Anne's Park and also the tearooms for Fairview Park. It should be noted that St Anne's Park is very near The Central Remedial Clinic & The Irish Wheelchair Association headquarters and patrons use St Anne's Park extensively.

Submitted by Cllr. Damien O’Farrell and seconded by The Lord Mayor, Councillor Nial Ring

Motion No. 3:

“That this council expresses concern at pace of dealing with Sewage Issues on the Northside since January.  It is now taking up to two weeks to get a choke car out to some premises.  I have reported many issues in the Ballymun area and there appears to be a much greater delay than previous reports last year.  This is a health and safety issue for families and in some cases they have resorted to paying private companies to fix the issue.

Submitted by Cllr. Noeleen Reilly and seconded by The Lord Mayor, Councillor Nial Ring

Motion No. 4:

“This Council welcomes the purchase of 422, North Circular Road to provide much needed accommodation for Homeless people.

The Council also recognizes the historical and cultural importance of the building as the place where the great Dublin Author and Dramatist, Sean O'Casey wrote some of his greatest plays.

In order to appropriately honour the memory of O'Casey and indeed to learn from his writings the Council requests the Manager to ensure that prior to any renovation works:

* A comprehensive examination of the property be made to identify the room that O'Casey had a tenancy and to see if that identified room could be preserved as a space to honour O'Casey

* Identify any funds required to ensure the preservation.

* Prepare an appropriate cultural programme for the room.

* Assess the impact any such cultural use of that small part of the building might have on future residents.

Submitted by Cllr. Dermot Lacey and the Lord Mayor Councillor Nial Ring

Motion No.1:

“That this City Council agree to initiate a moratorium on all DCC approved posters in the public domain two weeks prior to the calling of the Local Elections 2019.

Submitted by Cllr. Mannix Flynn and Christy Burke

It was proposed by Councillor John Lyons and Councillor Ruairi McGinley to amend the motion “to agree to initiate a moratorium on all DCC approved posters in the public domain one week prior to the calling of the local elections 2019”. The amended motion was put to a vote and defeated.   Details of these results can be found in Appendix B.  The original motion was carried.