DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
18th September 2024
M006 Councillor Máire Devine (Deferred from July 2024 meeting)
This Committee expresses strong dissatisfaction with the “RobinsonsGate” saga that is way past its due date. We insist that this essential protective measure for our vulnerable senior citizens be addressed and prioritised now.
M013 Councillor Hazel de Nortúin
This Area Committee agrees to support the local Housing team and DCC tenants by requesting the CEO of DCC, allocate funding in the budget for 2025, for an organisation outside of DCC that had the expertise and scope to assist the Housing Department with tenants who need additional supports, in addition to housing supports.
We've seen an increase in the needs of DCC tenants from a variety of reasons; some that go outside the remit of the local housing team but affect the tenant and surrounding residents. We need to find a way to support residents in addressing their needs.
M014 Councillor Jen Cummins
This Area Committee agrees that the delays in the reopening of Donore Community Centre are unacceptable. It agrees that every effort must be made to ensure that the process is not delayed any further than it already is. It agrees that there will be appropriate liaising with Councillors and relevant community bodies to ensure that thecommunity is kept up to speed with progress
M015 Councillor Jen Cummins
This Area Committee condemns the brutal scene of animal cruelty in Dublin 8 recently. This Committee will ensure that byelaws for animal welfare are enforced and reported on regularly to this committee.
M016 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That in view of the disgraceful behaviour of Ticketmaster / Live Nation in the selling of concert tickets for ColdPlay, Oasis etc that this committee calls upon the competition authority to fully review the practice of jacking up prices with their in-demand TICKET pricing structure and if the promoters make additional profits over the original face value of the tickets this profit be ring-fenced for charities like Irish Cancer Society, St Vincent de Paul, Community Foundation of Ireland. It would make sense to allow physical outlets sell tickets this would allow some certainty that the process was fair and transparent also limiting the purchase to 2 tickets would reduce the practice of re-sale of tickets. Dublin City Council licences these events hence we have some opportunity to address the monopoly situation Ticketmaster / Live Nation have.
M017 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council please look at developing a proper management plan for the Le Fanu Road Area of Ballyfermot outside of St Setons Secondary School. The current situation is intolerable for school authorities with parallel parking right up to the gates of this very busy school. Busses now use Le Fanu Road and Bus Connects will, if implemented alter traffic flows resulting in substantial increases in traffic movement. Can I ask that our Road Engineers draw up a plan to address safety concerns with Double Yellow lines, Pencil bollards and a set down area outside school? In addition, a safety rail is needed on the public footpath outside the pedestrian entrance. There are similar concerns outside St Michaels, St Gabriels and St Raphaels Schools, Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, these are accidents waiting to happen.
M018 Councillor Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee calls on Dublin City Council to draw up an action plan, in consultation with residents, community groups and other stakeholders, for Drimnagh pitch & putt grounds and Lansdowne Valley which will deliver a park similar to the People's Park in Ballyfermot.
M019 Councillor Máire Devine
Members of this Committee are dismayed at the ongoing dangerous and intolerable Anti-social and criminal activities wrought upon the residents and families at Herberton Complex,Rialto. The lack of resolve by responsible agencies in carrying out their Duty of Care for residents is unacceptable and urgent robust effective action is required. We ask that adequate security personnel and secure access be implemented asap while agreed safety and repair measures are attended to without delay.
M020 Councillor Máire Devine
This Committee understands that “due process “is a requirement for the planning authority when considering applications. However, while we are conscious of this, we act for the public good and believe in the priority of the common good. It would be remiss of members not to robustly oppose applications for -“Amusement Arcades/Gambling Dens” in our area- where the most disadvantaged areas are targeted. This will undermine the decades of committed community response in dealing with the ravages that addiction has had -destroying lives, families and wider society. Gambling addiction is an anathema to building and maintaining sustainable communities. We request that this motion be noted in all applications of these types.
Minutes:
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE
18th September 2024
M006 Councillor Máire Devine (Deferred from July 2024 meeting)
This Committee expresses strong dissatisfaction with the “RobinsonsGate” saga that is way past its due date. We insist that this essential protective measure for our vulnerable senior citizens be addressed and prioritised now.
Order: Report Noted.
M013 Councillor Hazel de Nortúin
This Area Committee agrees to support the local Housing team and DCC tenants by requesting the CEO of DCC, allocate funding in the budget for 2025, for an organisation outside of DCC that had the expertise and scope to assist the Housing Department with tenants who need additional supports, in addition to housing supports.
We've seen an increase in the needs of DCC tenants from a variety of reasons; some that go outside the remit of the local housing team but affect the tenant and surrounding residents. We need to find a way to support residents in addressing their needs.
Order: Agreed.
M014 Councillor Jen Cummins
This Area Committee agrees that the delays in the reopening of Donore Community Centre are unacceptable. It agrees that every effort must be made to ensure that the process is not delayed any further than it already is. It agrees that there will be appropriate liaising with Councillors and relevant community bodies to ensure that the community is kept up to speed with progress
Order: Agreed.
M015 Councillor Jen Cummins
This Area Committee condemns the brutal scene of animal cruelty in Dublin 8 recently. This Committee will ensure that byelaws for animal welfare are enforced and reported on regularly to this committee.
Order: Agreed.
M016 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That in view of the disgraceful behaviour of Ticketmaster / Live Nation in the selling of concert tickets for ColdPlay, Oasis etc that this committee calls upon the competition authority to fully review the practice of jacking up prices with their in-demand TICKET pricing structure and if the promoters make additional profits over the original face value of the tickets this profit be ring-fenced for charities like Irish Cancer Society, St Vincent de Paul, Community Foundation of Ireland. It would make sense to allow physical outlets sell tickets this would allow some certainty that the process was fair and transparent also limiting the purchase to 2 tickets would reduce the practice of re-sale of tickets. Dublin City Council licences these events hence we have some opportunity to address the monopoly situation Ticketmaster / Live Nation have.
Order: Agreed to send the Motion to Events Section.
M017 Councillor Vincent Jackson
That Dublin City Council please look at developing a proper management plan for the Le Fanu Road Area of Ballyfermot outside of St Setons Secondary School. The current situation is intolerable for school authorities with parallel parking right up to the gates of this very busy school. Busses now use Le Fanu Road and Bus Connects will, if implemented alter traffic flows resulting in substantial increases in traffic movement. Can I ask that our Road Engineers draw up a plan to address safety concerns with Double Yellow lines, Pencil bollards and a set down area outside school? In addition, a safety rail is needed on the public footpath outside the pedestrian entrance. There are similar concerns outside St Michaels, St Gabriels and St Raphaels Schools, Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, these are accidents waiting to happen.
Order: Agreed.
M018 Councillor Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee calls on Dublin City Council to draw up an action plan, in consultation with residents, community groups and other stakeholders, for Drimnagh pitch & putt grounds and Lansdowne Valley which will deliver a park similar to the People's Park in Ballyfermot.
Order: Agreed.
M019 Councillor Máire Devine
Members of this Committee are dismayed at the ongoing dangerous and intolerable Anti-social and criminal activities wrought upon the residents and families at Herberton Complex,Rialto. The lack of resolve by responsible agencies in carrying out their Duty of Care for residents is unacceptable and urgent robust effective action is required. We ask that adequate security personnel and secure access be implemented asap while agreed safety and repair measures are attended to without delay.
Order: Report Noted.
M020 Councillor Máire Devine
This Committee understands that “due process “is a requirement for the planning authority when considering applications. However, while we are conscious of this, we act for the public good and believe in the priority of the common good. It would be remiss of members not to robustly oppose applications for -“Amusement Arcades/Gambling Dens” in our area- where the most disadvantaged areas are targeted. This will undermine the decades of committed community response in dealing with the ravages that addiction has had -destroying lives, families and wider society. Gambling addiction is an anathema to building and maintaining sustainable communities. We request that this motion be noted in all applications of these types.
Order: Report Noted.