Agenda item

Item 1

Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke

That this Central Area Committee agrees that a mural for Kellie Harrington be located in the area near to Ms. Harrington’s home if possible, given how Kellie, a champion, has given a great lift to the country and Dublin city.  Also that the mural include Emmet Brennan, an inner city boxer, who also made it to Tokyo.

ORDER: Agreed.

Item 2

Motion in the name of Councillor Christy Burke

That this Central Area Committee agree that funding be made available to replace the old play equipment with new in the playground on Russell Avenue, East Wall, Dublin 3.  Also the complex of the play area be reinstated after damaged carried out by fireworks.

ORDER: Agreed. Report to Councillor.

Item 3

Motion in the name of Councillor Declan Meenagh

That this Central Area Committee requests the Parks Department to provide a written report to the committee on the cutting of grass on Glendhu Park swales.  Locals are concerned that the swales are not functional because of the level of overgrowth currently in the swales.

ORDER: Agreed. Report to Councillor. Further commitment on functionality of swales to be sought from the Parks Department.

Item 4

Motion in the name of Councillor Declan Meenagh

That this Central Area Committee agrees that a playground should be added to the park near the new Pelletstown train station on the Ashington side.  The Central Area notes that one was previously installed there and vandalised. The Central Area Committee calls for the playground to be fenced and have other security measures to ensure this does not happen again.

ORDER: Agreed. Report to Councillor.

Item 5

Motion in the names of Councillor Cieran Perry, Councillor Christy Burke and Councillor Nial Ring.

That this Central Area Committee requests a presentation of the Greater Dorset Street Together Plan at the October Central Area Committee meeting.  The plan presents a new vision for Dorset Street, Broadstone, Berkeley Road and Mountjoy/Palmerston Place area of the north inner city has been drawn up by local residents and the business community with the assistance of Dublin City Council.  It has the full support of the local community.

ORDER: Agreed. Group to be invited to the October meeting.

Item 6

Motion in the name of Councillor Nial Ring.

That this Central Area Committee notes the Lord Mayor's positive reply to my request that she nominate Kellie Harrington for the Freedom of the City and requests that any accompanying civic reception for Kellie be also used to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of all our Olympians and Para Olympians who have also brought huge honour and pride to their community, to the city and to the country.

ORDER: Agreed.

 Item 7

Motion in the name of Councillor Nial Ring.

That this Central Area Committee requests the Area Manager to engage with the residents of Hewardine Terrace with a view to advising them on, and facilitating, the installation of a gate at the Killarney Street entrance to their area. This committee notes that the residents are willing to maintain the green areas themselves and arrange keyholder access for all residents, council and emergency services.

ORDER: Agreed. Report to Councillor.

Item 8

Motion in the name of Councillor Nial Ring.

That this Central Area Committee requests the Law Agent to report to us on whether it is legally acceptable/possible to include, as part of the sale of any DCC property to a third party, a condition that the acquired property cannot and will not be allowed facilitate, or be part of any development which includes any element of, co-living or build to rent accommodation. Furthermore, this committee agrees that, if the reply is positive and we can request/insist on such a condition be included in any sale, that we will insist on such condition being included in all future sales as a matter of course.

ORDER: Agreed. Report to Councillor.

Item 9

Motion in the name of Councillor Nial Ring.

That this Central Area Committee supports the promotion of the River Liffey as an amenity for the citizens of Dublin and visitors alike. We note that the River is currently underutilised as a civic amenity and, in acknowledging the work of those involved in its promotion to date, requests that the Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing Partnership commission a study/report on the current and potential usage of the Liffey as a civic amenity. This study/review should include, not only traditional water based activities such as swimming, rowing, currach racing, canoeing, kayaking etc. but also examine the possibility of, for example, the space between the Sean O' Casey Bidge and the Samuel Beckett Bridge being used as a setting for on-the-water Theatre, Music, Singing and Art Projects, attracting small audiences, brought to and from the venue by our recently restored and relaunched Liffey Ferry Boat.

ORDER: Agreed. Motion to be forwarded to the Dublin City Sports & Wellbeing Partnership.

Item 10

Motion in the name of Councillor Seamas McGrattan

That this Central Area Committee calls on DCC to display the Eircode in all Parks and Community facilities visible for people to use in case of an emergency call. 

ORDER: Agreed. Report to Councillor.