DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
16th September 2020
M.50 Councillor Darragh Moriarty
That this area committee is very concerned about the proliferation of ‘bangers’ in the local area so early this year and we agree to write to the Superintendent expressing our concerns and asking what steps they are taking to seize illegal fireworks and clamp down on this activity. We also call for imaginative solutions so that public information campaigns on the dangers of bangers continue in schools, despite Covid-19.
M.51 Councillor Sophie Nicoullaud
That this Area Committee requests the Planning department to give us a presentation on how Dublin City Council is planning the future for this area, to give the vision Dublin City Council has for the area:
The Camac area in Bluebell is going through many planning changes,
George Cook Industrial Estate is for sale, some houses have been added to the Camac area etc.
M.52 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That the ongoing issue of anti-social behaviour with the Play-ground at the new Skateboard Park at the Lawns Park Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, be addressed with the construction of new railings, opening closing times, proper signage, inter-agency approach. The facility, minus the anti-social behaviour, offered thousands of children a lifeline after the lifting of Covid 19 restrictions. The provision of railings is something many facilities offer like the play facility in the Phoenix Park. If we get a second round of lock-down we need to be in a position we can close off this facility. I am aware most of the problems happen after BYS staff leave the facility after dark.
M.53 Councillor Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee expresses deep concern at the increasing level of fireworks being used in recent months. It is only by working together can Gardaí, youth services, Dublin City Council and the public tackle the causes and consequences of this problem. We call on the Garda Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner for the Dublin Metropolitan Region to give extra resources to Garda stations so Gardaí can respond in an adequate and timely manner.
M.54 Councillors Sophie Nicoullaud and Michael Pidgeon
That Dublin City Council will develop a clear safe mobility plan for each primary and secondary school in the south-central area to:
- remove school traffic congestion near the school
- ensure COVID social distancing measures can be complied with
- enable walkers and cyclists to safely access each and every school
M.55 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council look at the operation and running of the Ashtown Dog Pound in Dublin 15. There is serious concern with the welfare of animals kept at this facility I would ask that we seek a full report to include all aspects of its operation and aggressively look at other contractors to provide a service when this tender expires. How much is the current contract costing DCC and what service do we get for that? When does the current contract expire?
M.56 Councillor Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee agrees that Dublin City Council will work on a plan with Gardaí to tackle the problem of illegal parking on footpaths and cycle lanes in Drimnagh. This plan will be presented to the October South Central Area Committee meeting.
M.57 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council please look again at our practice of ending the spraying of weeds in our City without any alternative. I, like many in our City, are shocked at the state of our community with weeds 2 to 3 feet now a feature of our streetscapes. I regret areas like Drimnagh, Ballyfermot Inchicore seem to be particularly bad. I regret a large number of people have expressed a view they will not pay their Local Property Tax because they don`t see the benefit of same. I am aware we are bringing contractors on board to look at the problem with a view of addressing same. Can the Director of Services indicate what this service will look like?
Minutes:
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
16th September 2020
M.50 Councillor Darragh Moriarty
That this area committee is very concerned about the proliferation of ‘bangers’ in the local area so early this year and we agree to write to the Superintendent expressing our concerns and asking what steps they are taking to seize illegal fireworks and clamp down on this activity. We also call for imaginative solutions so that public information campaigns on the dangers of bangers continue in schools, despite Covid-19.
Order: Agreed.
M.51 Councillor Sophie Nicoullaud
That this Area Committee requests the Planning department to give us a presentation on how Dublin City Council is planning the future for this area, to give the vision Dublin City Council has for the area:
The Camac area in Bluebell is going through many planning changes,
George Cook Industrial Estate is for sale, some houses have been added to the Camac area etc.
Order: Agreed.
M.52 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That the ongoing issue of anti-social behaviour with the Play-ground at the new Skateboard Park at the Lawns Park Le Fanu Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, be addressed with the construction of new railings, opening closing times, proper signage, inter-agency approach. The facility, minus the anti-social behaviour, offered thousands of children a lifeline after the lifting of Covid 19 restrictions. The provision of railings is something many facilities offer like the play facility in the Phoenix Park. If we get a second round of lock-down we need to be in a position we can close off this facility. I am aware most of the problems happen after BYS staff leave the facility after dark.
Order: Agreed.
M.53 Councillor Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee expresses deep concern at the increasing level of fireworks being used in recent months. It is only by working together can Gardaí, youth services, Dublin City Council and the public tackle the causes and consequences of this problem. We call on the Garda Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner for the Dublin Metropolitan Region to give extra resources to Garda stations so Gardaí can respond in an adequate and timely manner.
Order: Agreed.
M.54 Councillors Sophie Nicoullaud and Michael Pidgeon
That Dublin City Council will develop a clear safe mobility plan for each primary and secondary school in the south-central area to:
- remove school traffic congestion near the school
- ensure COVID social distancing measures can be complied with
- enable walkers and cyclists to safely access each and every school
Order: Agreed.
M.55 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council look at the operation and running of the Ashtown Dog Pound in Dublin 15. There is serious concern with the welfare of animals kept at this facility I would ask that we seek a full report to include all aspects of its operation and aggressively look at other contractors to provide a service when this tender expires. How much is the current contract costing DCC and what service do we get for that? When does the current contract expire?
Order: Agreed.
M.56 Councillor Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee agrees that Dublin City Council will work on a plan with Gardaí to tackle the problem of illegal parking on footpaths and cycle lanes in Drimnagh. This plan will be presented to the October South Central Area Committee meeting.
Order: Agreed.
M.57 Councillor Vincent Jackson (Amended 16/09/20)
That Dublin City Council please look again at our practice of ending the spraying of weeds in our City without any alternative. I, like many in our City, are shocked at the state of our community with weeds 2 to 3 feet now a feature of our streetscapes. I regret areas like Drimnagh, Ballyfermot Inchicore seem to be particularly bad. I regret a large number of people have expressed a view they will not pay their Local Property Tax because they don`t see the benefit of same. I am aware we are bringing contractors on board to look at the problem with a view of addressing same. Can the Director of Services indicate what this service will look like and ensure that no products harmful to the environment are used for this service?
Order: Agreed.