To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 124/2016 Members of Dublin City Council
FÓGRA FREASTAIL DO CHRUINNIÚ MÍOSÚIL NA COMHAIRLE I SEOMRA NA COMHAIRLE, HALLA NA CATHRACH, CNOC CHORCAÍ, DÉ LUAIN, AR 9 BEALTAINE 2016 AG 6.15 I.N.
NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY MEETING OF COUNCIL TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, DUBLIN 2, ON MONDAY, 9 MAY 2016 AT 6.15PM
Do Gach Ball den Chomhairle.
A Chara,
Iarrtar ort a bheith I láthair ag an Cruinniú Míosúil de Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath a thionólfar i Seomra na Comhairle, Halla na Cathrach, Cnoc Chorcaí, ar 2016 ag 6.15 i.n. chun an ghnó seo leanas a phlé agus gach is gá i dtaca leis a dhéanamh, nó a chur a dhéanamh, nó a ordú a dhéanamh:-
Silent Prayer/Reflection
PART I - INTRODUCTORY PAGE
1 Lord Mayors Business
2 Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 16 1 - 16
3 LETTERS
(a) Letter dated 6th April 2016 from Sligo County Council conveying the terms of 17 - 18 a resolution agreed at their April Meeting calling on the Department of Health and the Minister for Health to consider the introduction of a sugar awareness day as part of a national health promotion campaign to inform the public of the high sugar content in many processed foods and the possible negative health effects of a high sugar diet.
(b) Letter dated 22nd April 2016 from Offaly County Council conveying the terms 19 - 20 of a resolution agreed at their April Meeting calling on the incoming Minister with responsibility for housing to review the criteria with regard to eligibility to qualify for local authority housing or rent assistance and to revise the Rent Allowances Allocations as a first step in dealing with our current housing crisis.
(c) Letter dated 22nd April 2016 from Offaly County Council conveying the terms 21 - 22 of a resolution agreed at their April Meeting calling on the incoming Minister for Social Protection to reverse the harsh cuts made to one parent family payments by the previous administration.
(d) Letter dated 26th April 2016 from Donegal County Council conveying the 23 - 24 terms of a resolution agreed at their April Meeting regarding Brexit poll of 23rd June with possible economic consequences for Donegal, border communities and the Island's economy, that Donegal County Council recommend to the incoming Government, the adoption and implementation of the recommendations of the all party Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Report on the "All Island Economy" and welcome the recent International Report "Modelling Irish Unification" by Dr. Kurt Hubner which highlights the economic benefits to the island of Ireland in the event of unification.
(e) Letter dated 26th April 2016 from Donegal County Council conveying the 25 - 26 terms of a resolution agreed at their April Meeting calling on the Minister for Health to reverse the decision to locate the National Children's Hospital for all the children of Ireland at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
PART II - GOVERNANCE ISSUES
4 To confirm the minutes of the Monthly Meeting of City Council held on 4th 27 - 70 April 2016.
5 Report No. 134/2016 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Monthly Local Fund 71 - 74 Statement.
6 Report No. 127/2016 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - With reference to 75 - 132 the Annual Financial Statements.
7 Report No. 144/2016 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Rates Debtors as at 133 - 140 31st December 2015
8 Report No. 126/2016 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly 141 - 180 Management Report - 9th May 2016.
9 Report No. 128/2016 of the Head of Human Resources & Corporate Services 181 - 230 (M. Pyne) - Progress Report on First Year of Corporate Plan 2015 - 2019.
10 Report No. 129/2016 of the Administrative Officer (D. O'Connor) - 231 - 234 Establishment of Dublin Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum and appointment of four Members to this Forum.
11 Report No. 125/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Grant 235 - 236 towards running costs of a private swimming pool for 2016.
12 Report No. 132/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Grant 237 - 238 towards running costs of a private swimming pool for 2016.
13 Report No. 147/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (J. Keogan) - Active 239 - 246 Land Management. 14 Report No. 148/2016 of the Chairperson of the Environment SPC (Councillor 247 - 264 Naoise Ó Muirí) - Dublin Waste to Energy Project Update Report.
15 Proposed disposals of property:
(a) Report No. 146/2016 of the Executive Manager (C. Reilly) - With reference to 265 - 268 the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978 in 41 premises.
(b) Report No. 137/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to 269 - 270 the proposed disposal of a plot of land at No. 5 New Street, Dublin 8.
(c) Report No. 138/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to 271 - 272 the proposed disposal of a plot of ground to the rear of 70 Brian Road, Marino, Dublin 3.
(d) Report No. 139/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to 273 - 276 the proposed disposal of the Council's fee simple interest in the City Estate premises now known as No. 26 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3.
(e) Report No. 140/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference 277 - 280 to the proposed grant of lease of Unit 2, Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 11.
(f) Report No. 141/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to 281 - 284 the proposed grant of a 3 year licence for the use of an area at Poppintree Community Sports Centre, Balbutcher Lane North, Poppintree, Dublin 11
In compliance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 copies of Report No.'s 146, 137, 138, 139, 140 and 141/2016 were circulated to every Member of Council on 27th April 2016.
PART III - POLICY AND BREVIATES
16 Report No. 110/2016 of the Chairperson of the Arts, Culture and Recreation 285 - 290 Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Rebecca Moynihan) - Breviate of meeting held on 14th March 2016.
17 Report No. 108/2016 of the North West Area Committee - Breviate for the 291 - 292 month of March 2016 - Councillor Áine Clancy, Chairperson.
18 Report No. 121/2016 of the North Central Area Committee - Breviate for the 293 - 294 month of March 2016 - Councillor Ciarán O'Moore, Chairperson.
19 Report No. 122/2016 of the Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month 295 - 296 of March 2016 - Councillor Nial Ring, Chairperson.
20 Report No. 120/2016 of the South Central Area Committee - Breviate for the 297 - 298 month of March 2016 - Councillor Ray McHugh, Chairperson.
21 Report No. 102/2016 of the South East Area Committee - Breviate for the 299 - 300 month of March 2016 - Councillor Paddy McCartan, Chairperson.
22 Report No. 109/2016 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting 301 - 302 held on 3rd March 2016 - Councillor Dermot Lacey, Chairperson.
23 Report No. 93/2016 of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee - Breviate of 303 - 304 the meeting held on 12th January 2016 - Councillor Daithí De Róiste, Chairperson.
24 Report No. 101/2016 of the South East Area Joint Policing Sub-committee - 305 - 306 Breviate of the meeting held on 10th March 2016 - Councillor Mannix Flynn, Chairperson.
25 Report No. 106/2016 of the North West Area Joint Policing Sub-committee - 307 - 308 Breviate of the meeting held on 14th March 2016 - Councillor Séamas McGrattan, Chairperson.
26 Report No. 133/2016 of the Chairperson of the Finance Strategic Policy 309 - 312 Committee (Councillor Ruairí McGinley) - Breviate of meeting held on 7th April 2016.
27 Report No. 143/2016 of the North West Area Committee - Breviate for the 313 - 314 month of April 2016 - Councillor Áine Clancy, Chairperson.
28 Report No. 135/2016 of the North Central Area Committee - Breviate for the 315 - 316 month of April 2016 - Councillor Ciarán O'Moore, Chairperson.
29 Report No. 142/2016 of the Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month 317 - 318 of April 2016 - Councillor Nial Ring, Chairperson.
30 Report No. 145/2016 of the South Central Area Committee - Breviate for the 319 - 320 month of April 2016 - Councillor Ray McHugh, Chairperson.
31 Report No. 130/2016 of the South East Area Committee - Breviate for the 321 - 322 month of April 2016 - Councillor Paddy McCartan, Chairperson.
32 Report No. 131/2016 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting 323 - 324 held on 31st March 2016 - Councillor Dermot Lacey, Chairperson.
33 Report No. 136/2016 of the North Central Area Joint Policing Sub-committee 325 - 326 - Breviate of the meeting held on 18th April 2016 - Councillor Larry O'Toole, Chairperson.
PART IV - TOPICAL ISSUES
34 As decided by Council on the night
PART V - MOTIONS
35 Emergency Motion(s) to be taken no later than 8.30pm followed by motions 1 and 2 of Item 36 on the Agenda. Revert to Business on the Agenda no later than 9.pm.
36 Motions on Notice 327 - 334
Vincent Norton Bainisteoir Feidhmiúcháin An Ché Adhmaid Baile Átha Cliath 8
QUESTIONS LODGED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER NO.16 FOR REPLY AT THE MONTHLY MEETING OF DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 9th MAY 2016
Q.1 COUNCILLOR RUAIRÍ MCGINLEY To ask the Chief Executive to set out a comparison between quarter 1 of 2015 and quarter 1 of 2016 for the numbers of people entering homelessness and the numbers that it has been possible to accommodate off housing lists in same periods.
Q.2 COUNCILLOR RUAIRÍ MCGINLEY To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on current status of WTE facility project and to comment in particular on current position as regards waste volumes that are required to ensure economic viability of facility.
Q.3 COUNCILLOR PADDY SMYTH To ask the Chief Executive what was the total amount of Local Property Tax paid to DCC in 2015?
Q.4 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he will arrange the works as requested in the email submitted with this Question to be carried out as promised.
Q.5 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive to comment on the short email attached from a constituent to my colleague Ruth Coppinger TD seeking that DCC to install a walkway to prevent the occurrence of a recent drowning incident.
Q.6 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive if a gate can be installed between Kempton Estate and Oliver Plunkett GAA Club as per the letter attached.
Q.7 COUNCILLOR DAVID COSTELLO Can the Chief Executive either directly or through communication with the DOE provide details of the proposed financial model for the PPP social housing development in Scribbles town Finglas South?
Q.8 COUNCILLOR DAVID COSTELLO Can the Chief Executive provide me with a detailed list including proposed start dates for pavement replacement and repair in the Northwest area?
Q.9 COUNCILLOR DAVID COSTELLO Can the Chief Executive examine and provide me with details of planning permissions which were granted for housing in the Northwest area and are due to expire in the next 12 months? Info on developments of greater than 10 houses only.
Q.10 COUNCILLOR REBECCA MOYNIHAN To ask the Chief Executive for details of any meetings or correspondence between DCC and Nama or BeeBee Developers in relation to proposed SDRZ12 on Player Wills site.
Q.11 COUNCILLOR REBECCA MOYNIHAN To ask the Chief Executive It is assumed that in the proposal for a “Super Depot” on Marrowbone Lane, the Council has considered that there is a heavy vehicle ban on Marrowbone Lane and a restricted heavy vehicle policy on Cork Street, please give
Page 1 details of such considerations in regard to the decision to choose Marrowbone Lane as the preferred location.
Q.12 COUNCILLOR RAY MCHUGH To ask the Chief Executive to arrange an inspection of the flat at (Details supplied) and also replace the toilet.
Q.13 COUNCILLOR RAY MCHUGH To ask the Chief Executive to advise this Councillor how often the street litter bins are emptied in (details supplied)
Q.14 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to estate as per the attached, confirm that same is “in charge” of Dublin City Council and has been since 1999/2000 so as to allay concerns of residents and specifically
1. Confirm the open spaces are “in charge” (Dublin Corporation cut/maintained the grass cutting in the estate on a “ride on” vehicle for 18 months from the “taking in charge” from approx. December 1999 to mid2001);
2. Confirm the status of the report of 29 November 1999 (details attached) as agreed by the North Central Area Committee
3. Refer to the fact that Dublin Corporation cut/attended to/maintained the grass/green areas in the estate from approx. December 1999 to mid2001 (and again from winter 2006 to August 2007)until such time as the residents themselves agreed to assist Dublin Corporation by having the grass cut themselves while leaving the maintenance of the trees/shrubs etc in the hands of Dublin Corporation as per letter attached
4. If he will make a statement on the matter and comment on rumour that DCC sent a letter to a resident stating the lands/green spaces were not in charge of DCC
Q.15 COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to respond to this housing query (Details supplied).
Q.16 COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to respond to this housing query (Details supplied).
Q.17 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.18 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.19 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.20 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.21 COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the Parking Enforcement Section to deal with the illegally parked vehicles along Blacquiere Villas and Royal Canal Bank?
Page 2 Q.22 COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the Chief Executive who has the ownership of the road outside Dakota Court towards the Royal Canal? In his reply, the Chief Executive may also indicate who is responsible for the removal of illegally parked vehicles on this roadway?
Q.23 COUNCILLOR RAY MCHUGH To ask the Chief Executive to supply this councillor with an update on the proposed development of the (details supplied) site.
Q.24 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to (details supplied) who is informed by DCC that she is only on the Council housing list since 2013 and
1. say what can now be done to give her credit for the actual years she believes she has been on housing list and
2. say when it is likely she can be considered for housing as she has been served with a Notice to Quit her current accommodation by June 2016
3. Say that recent medical evidence in support of her case is on file
Q.25 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to housing applicant as per (details supplied) and say
1. What her chances of being offered accommodation in the short-term area and
2. If she can be considered for senior citizen accommodation at an early date as she has been served with a notice to quit to vacate her current home by June 2016
Q.26 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to request from residents as per the below to please remove waste from their clean-up day as has been the case in previous years.
Block of 80-90 houses on St. Brigid’s Road, Crescent, Brookwood Road, Drive, Avenue and Gracefield Road, just off the Artane Roundabout. There are two gated entrances to the back of these houses, one on Gracefield Road and one on Brookwood Road, which enclose a park and laneway;
In years past, Dublin City Council have taken away the bagged waste, (mostly sweepings and green waste) from the clean-up; in 2014 DCC took away a substantial amount of material from clean-up; however, last year’s waste was not collected which led to an accumulation of further material which residents had remove at their own expense; Liam Quinn (Waste Management) has advised residents to leave bags for this year’s clean-up (May/June) outside the gates but these bags are sometimes heavy and residents request if Dublin City Council would accommodate them by coming in to collect the bags with a van as has been done every year prior to 2015;
Q.27 COUNCILLOR RAY MCHUGH To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the Toilet at (details supplied) to be replaced.
Page 3 Q.28 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS Can the Chief Executive arrange to have the drain to the left of the door at (Details supplied).
Q.29 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS Can the Chief Executive have the tree stump at 39 Beechill Drive removed as it has been there 3 years at this stage?
Q.30 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied).
Q.31 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive will DCC contact NAMA and highlight the importance of developing the Glass Bottle site for housing and community and also indicate what discussions they have had previously with Nama in relation to this site?
Q.32 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he would initiate discussions with Fingal County Council with a view to acquiring the former County Council building and historic Council Meeting Chamber on Parnell Square to be used in an appropriate manner and developed in conjunction with the Arts SPC.
Q.33 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he could quantify the number of voids on the 31st April 2015 and the 31st April 2016.
Q.34 COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the Chief Executive would it be possible to obtain figures on the number of water meters installed in the Dublin 7 area between 2002 and 2007?
Q.35 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive to detail the following:
a. The progress, or lack thereof, of the DCC dog fouling programme for each of the 5 administrative areas.
b. How many fines have been issued to dog owners in respect of public dog fowling in 2015 and in the year to date?
c. In relation to the fines issues in 2015, apart from indicating the number thereof, can the Chief Executive also detail the results of the follow up process including number paid, number unpaid and resulting in court proceedings, result of court proceedings etc.
d. How much of the €30,000 allocated to each area towards implementation of the programme has been spent to date.
e. What is the cost to DCC in respect of dog fouling in public places? To be specific, can the Chief Executive detail (for 2015):
1. Number of wardens allocated to this task and cost associated there to.
2. ii) Estimated cost of issuing fines and follow up thereon
3. iii) Estimated cost of cleanup of dog dirt from city streets.
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f. Result of the dog fouling pilot programme in the dog fouling carried out in the South Central Area and, if deemed successful, to ask the Chief Executive if it is intended to roll this programme out citywide?
Q.36 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive if he or any of his planning officials are aware of, or had any discussions relating to, the National College of Ireland (NCI) expansion plan which includes the creation of a new campus facility of c. 10,000 sq.m (2.5 acres) for which NCI, through town planning consultants, Future Analytic Consultants and the architecture practice, Burke Kennedy Doyle, has clearly and publicly identified City Block 3 of the North Lotts & Grand Canals SDZ as the preferred location for their new facility. Also, to ask the Chief Executive to confirm whether, or not, this location would be suitable for such a facility in the context of the 70% residential and 30% commercial use outlined as a specific objective for City Block 3 in the SDZ and the overall housing numbers of 1,700 envisaged in the SDZ for the Northside City Blocks.
Q.37 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive, in light of the recent announcement from the Dublin City Business Association (DCBA) that, having delivered over 40 years of committed effective leadership, working in partnership with its members, Dublin City Council and the national governments to transform the city centre into a modern, European retail, cultural and leisure district, it will cease operations, to detail if there is now an opportunity for an expanded role for the Dublin BID Company (Dublin Town) in delivering for Dublin or establishing new BID companies/units to cover the DCBA areas not covered by the current BID company.
Q.38 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the advice received from counsel in relation to the ownership and structural issues surrounding no.41 Parnell Square (CAC Q28 March 2016 and DCC Q80 February 2016)) and to further ask the Chief Executive if he agrees that DCC should investigate how the refurbishment of this building could now be included as part of the Parnell Cultural Quarter development.
Q.39 COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to respond to this housing application status of (Details supplied).
Q.40 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied)
Q.41 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied)
Q.42 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied)
Q.43 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied)
Q.44 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
Page 5 Q.45 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
Q.46 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) to give an update on the lamppost repair mentioned below.
Q.47 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) to please read the letter below and respond accordingly.
Q.48 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive to appoint a senior manager to take charge over of seeing that homeless families are given the right to partake in the census forms on 24th April and also that rough sleepers are given the same rights regards this process given the fact that the forms be complete in April and also ask the Chief Executive to outline to this councillor how the process worked out in this reply.
Q.49 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive that DCC give a date for start and works complete on the projects at (details supplied)
Q.50 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive when new fire-fighters will complete their training and when will the personal be posted to stations in the city.
Q.51 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive what progress is being made regards the bedsit units to be refurbished to larger units at (details supplied).
Q.52 COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MCGINLEY To ask the Chief Executive to explain in detail how modular housing units which should cost €100k per unit (to anyone with a modicum of knowledge of private sector) ended up costing €240k per unit, whether the Chief Executive would agree this is one of the biggest failures in public administration of the past 25 years and what steps he proposes to take to rectify this situation.
Q.53 COUNCILLOR TOM BRABAZON To ask the Chief Executive the following (Details Supplied)
Q.54 COUNCILLOR TOM BRABAZON To ask the Chief Executive the following (Details Supplied)
Q.55 COUNCILLOR TOM BRABAZON To ask the Chief Executive the following (Details Supplied)
Q.56 COUNCILLOR TOM BRABAZON To ask the Chief Executive the following (Details Supplied)
Q.57 COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to respond to this query (Details supplied).
Page 6 Q.58 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he will arrange for this kerb to be repaired outside Number 2 and 3 Beech Hill Crescent, Donnybrook (details supplied in accompanying photograph) as a matter of urgency. There has been at least one case of a ripped tyre last week.
Q.59 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive to list the members of the Active Land Management Group and to indicate their terms of reference and work to date.
Q.60 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive what properties have been compulsorily acquired under the Derelict Sites Act in recent years and to make a statement on his plans to make greater use of the Derelicts Sites Act.
Q.61 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive whether the floor areas of the Rapid Build housing in Poppintree (or elsewhere in the city) are in compliance with the minimum floor area for housing units and to make a statement on the matter.
Q.62 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive to make a statement on his reasons for turning down significant numbers of the dwellings offered for disposal to the City Council by NAMA and to make a statement on the matter.
Q.63 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the Chief Executive supply a full report with regards the recent San Jose Sister City Summit? This report to include all costings and expenditure to date. Including cost of hiring Croke Park Conference facility, PR and conference management. Also, a list of individuals, companies who participated in the weeklong event.
Q.64 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the Chief Executive supply a full report as to how many of DCC’s social housing units, bedsits, flats or apartments are in use as Caretaker offices, estate management administrative offices, or any other use other than tenant occupied within the entire Dublin administrative area.
Q.65 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the Chief Executive as a matter of urgency, instruct the DCC conservation officers to visit the former Magdalene Laundry site, now up for sale at Donnybrook Crescent, with the view to ascertaining the architectural merit of the interior of parts of the building and also to investigate the possibility of issuing an order of protective structure on what remains of the granite staircase and laundry rooms themselves.
Q.66 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the Chief Executive issue a full report and update on the ongoing negotiations that are taking place with Dublin Fire brigade and Ambulance services. This report also to include, what proposals are being discussed and if any of those proposals are in relation to the closure of Fire stations or the amalgamations of Fire and Ambulance stations within Dublin city council administrative area.
Q.67 COUNCILLOR SÉAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Page 7 Q.68 COUNCILLOR SÉAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.69 COUNCILLOR SÉAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.70 COUNCILLOR SÉAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.71 COUNCILLOR TERESA KEEGAN Will the Chief Executive outline the following information, in tabular form, in respect of all unpaid Part V Agreements of planning permissions granted since 1st January 2011:
a. The location of each development.
b. The planning reference number in each case.
c. The amount of the financial contribution in each case.
d. The due date for payment of the financial contribution in each case.
e. The amount of the financial contribution paid in each case.
f. The amount of the financial contribution, if any, that remains outstanding in each case.
g. The number of units foregone in each of these cases.
Q.72 COUNCILLOR TERESA KEEGAN Will the Chief Executive outline the number of Part V homes received since 1st January 2011 with a with a breakdown by year and by area committee boundaries.
Q.73 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive if (details supplied)
Q.74 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.75 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive the following,
A. What are the several box-like contraptions and what appear to be miniature CCTV cameras on the granite blocks of the Parnell monument on O'Connell Street;
B. Who is responsible for their installation; and
C. Why have they been installed?
Page 8 Q.76 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY Following complaints in respect of the grant of planning permission for Exo building, Point Village, can the Chief Executive clarify, in circumstances where planning permissions granted within an SDZ are not subject to an appeal to An Bord Pleanala, what recourse is available to those who are dissatisfied with the grant of planning permission granted for any structure within an SDZ?
Q.77 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive to repair the several very substantial and extremely dangerous potholes at the Seaview Terrace end of Nutley Road.
Q.78 AN TARDMHÉARA CRIONA NI DHÁLAIGH To ask the Chief Executive if the following can be considered for (Details supplied).
Q.79 AN TARDMHEARA CRIONA NI DHALAIGH To ask the Chief Executive to consider the following (details supplied)
Q.80 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN O’MOORE To ask the Chief Executive Unfinished developments on 21, 27 and 29 Richmond Road Dublin 3, which the backs onto Inverness Road. The back wall of the building is unstable and is posing a danger to the public. Can the same be examined, rectified and made safe.
Q.81 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN O’ MOORE To ask the Chief Executive Derelict site on 31 Main St Raheny Dublin 5. Can the appearance of same be enhanced as it is an eyesore to the residents living opposite and the wider community? If DCC cannot facilitate this can permission be given to Raheny Tidy Village Committee to improve the visual aspect of the site
Q.82 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN O’MOORE To ask the Chief Executive In relation to the parking bay outside the new chemist and new doctors surgery "The avenue" on Collins Ave East, can one or two parking spots be allocated as " wheelchair accessible parking spots. "
Q.83 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN O’MOORE To ask the Chief Executive In relation to the row of shops 181 Howth Road D3, barrier poles were in place to prevent parking , they have been removed and the stubs remain in the ground , people are tripping on these , they pose a risk , can they be removed or fully replaced , whichever is deemed appropriate.
Q.84 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive to provide the official width of the carriageway of Shrewsbury Park, Dublin 4.
Q.85 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON Can the Chief Executive please have the whole area of Claddagh Green Shopping district of Ballyfermot reviewed with an objective of coming up with a traffic plan for the area it is next to impossible to stop and shop here with some retail staff taking up the few spots for the whole day a limit of 1 hour parking here would help & the designation of a few additional spaces for parking in the immediate vicinity would help. I would welcome an on-site meeting here to discuss same.
Page 9 Q.86 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON Can the Chief Executive please ensure residents from the housing estate adjoining & facing / opposite Lady`s Lane in Kilmainham are spoken to in relation to the ongoing difficulties with Greyhound & the proposal to end waste bag collection as per Dept of the Environment & local government directive. Residents here like many other areas cannot get bins as they have nowhere to store same. We must ensure dialogue to sort out this issue.
Q.87 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive can I be updated on the legal covenant requested by the Sisters of Charity / Mercy in relation to the permitted builds on their former Convent Site on Mourne Road / Cooley Road Drimnagh Dublin 12. Residents are adamant only older persons units can be build here can I have a copy of the covenant & any other information we have on the issue.
Q.88 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive can i be given an update on the ongoing water metering bill issues seriously affecting the financial stability of (details supplied?)
Q.89 COUNCILLOR CLAIRE BYRNE To ask the Chief Executive if he has received details regarding the Environment, Community and Local Government regarding the new Taking in Charge Policies, whether he is yet aware of the criteria that must be met before a local authority can have an estate included in the scheme; if he has considered the proposals that might be submitted on behalf of Dublin City Council and if he will make a statement on the matter
Q.90 COUNCILLOR CLAIRE BYRNE To ask the Chief Executive what type of weed spray is currently used in the City and whether there has been any consideration made to move to a more environmentally friendly type of weed spray in light of the new Biodiversity action plan.
Q.91 COUNCILLOR CLAIRE BYRNE To ask the Chief Executive to outline his position on the potential development on the old graving docks in Grand Canal Dock, whether he will consider submitting the graving docks to the Record of Protected Structures as a means of preserving them, and if he will make a statement on the matter
Q.92 COUNCILLOR CLAIRE BYRNE To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the Dublin City bike parking audit that took place last year, if he can outline the recommendations that arose from that audit and when we might see an increase in bike parking facilities in the City.
Q.93 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O’FARRELL To ask Chief Executive to support the following (details supplied)
Q.94 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive, (details supplied)
Q.95 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive, (details supplied)
Q.96 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive, (details supplied)
Page 10 Q.97 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive, (details supplied)
Q.98 COUNCILLOR CATHERINE ARDAGH Question withdrawn as Councillor elected to Seanad Éireann.
Q.99 COUNCILLOR CATHERINE ARDAGH Question withdrawn as Councillor elected to Seanad Éireann.
Q.100 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.101 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.102 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.103 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive if the following issues could be dealt with in relation to Inchicore Village and its environs. Unfortunately it is in poor condition which is a scandal considering the historical role it played in the 1916 rising.
To remove a large display of graffiti in red was applied on a big wall opposite Tramyard in early February (Spa Road). Despite repeated calls by the Tramyard management agent and others nothing has been done
Remove additional graffiti on a wall at the top of spa road and across iron window grids over a ground floor apartment in Berryscourt. I assume this in a DCC apartment in a private complex considering the grids. The grids and the graffeti makes the place look like a ghetto.
Install an additional rubbish bin on Spa Road
Install a bin on Thomas Davis Street and give the street a thorough cleaning
Deal with the derelict house at the entrance to Camac Close is sale agreed by NAMA. It has become a dumping ground and nothing is being done.
Ellen Hall Apartment Complex beside Timothy Croughs leaves their bins on the public pathway permanently. This constantly attracts rubbish left by others.
Unfortunately Inchicore as an urban village is not being maintained to the standard it should be and after receiving numerous complaints from many different residents I asked them to provide me with bullet points of things that need to be done. I hope that action can be taken by all DCC departments to ensure Inchicore is a clean and vibrant village going forward.
Q.104 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY Can the Chief Executive provide the following details in relation to litter fines?
a) How many litter fines have been issued per month in each local area in Dublin for the last 3 years?
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c) How many of these fines have been appealed?
d) How many prosecutions have been initiated?
e) How many convictions have taken place?
f) How many fines have not proceeded to court and why are these fines not proceeding to court?
g) How many fines have only been part paid in the last 3 years?
h) How does DCC collect fines paid through the court services?
Q.105 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive In relation to political posters displayed after the statutory date for removal can the Chief Executive provide details to the following questions? No individual should be identified.
a) How many individuals were issued fines for political posters since January 2016, detailing how many fines were issued to each individual per month and detailing the areas were the fines were issued to each individual per month?
b) How many General Election 2016 candidates were issued fines for posters, detailing how many fines were issued to each candidate per month and detailing the areas were the fines were issued to each candidate per month?
Q.106 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY In relation to dog fouling can the Chief Executive provide details to the following questions?
a)The number of fines that were issued per month, per area during 2015 for dog fouling?
b)The number of fines that were issued per month, per area, during 2016 for dog fouling?
c)The locations where these fines were issued.
d)How much did the 2015 Dog fouling initiative cost and can the manager confirm that this initiative was value for money.
e)How many staff in DCC can issue fines under the litter pollution/waste management legislation and what are their grades?
Q.107 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY In relation to the Priory Hall refurbishment can the Chief Executive provide details to the following questions?
a) What has been the cost of the refurbishment to Dublin City Council to date?
b) What is the estimated final cost of the refurbishment?
c) What other costs have been accrued by DCC since the closure of the complex?
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d) Will this money be reimbursed by central Government?
e) What would be the estimated cost of a demolition and rebuild?
Q.108 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive for a full Inspection of (details supplied)
Q.109 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the repair of (details supplied)
Q.110 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to provide details on the closure of the Brú Aimsir emergency accommodation in the City.
Can the Chief Executive explain who in their right mind would think to close emergency accommodation when we are in the midst of a Homeless/Housing Crisis?
Can the Chief Executive say who the owner of the building is and what plans are in place for the utilisation of the building when it closes?
Will this building lie empty for years having turfed its inhabitants onto the streets?
What contingency plan is in place for the people living here at present?
Q.111 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to (details supplied)
Q.112 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O’FARRELL To ask Chief Executive to support the following (details supplied).
Q.113 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O’FARRELL To ask Chief Executive to support the following (details supplied).
Q.114 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O’FARRELL To ask Chief Executive to support the following (details supplied).
Q.115 COUNCILLOR NORMA SAMMON To ask the Chief Executive to (details supplied)
Q.116 COUNCILLOR NORMA SAMMON To ask the Chief Executive to (details supplied)
Q.117 COUNCILLOR NORMA SAMMON To ask the Chief Executive to (details supplied)
Q.118 COUNCILLOR NORMA SAMMON To ask the Chief Executive to (details supplied)
Q.119 COUNCILLOR PAUL MCAULIFFE To ask the Chief Executive urgently address (details supplied)
Page 13 Q.120 COUNCILLOR PAUL MCAULIFFE Can the Manager provide me with a report outlining the organisation in Ballymun which benefit from the Social Regeneration Budget from the OE and outline the Council’s plans to ensure services continue beyond current commitments?
Q.121 AN TARDMHÉARA CRIONA NÍ DHÁLAIGH To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
Q.122 COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE Can the Chief Executive ask our Road Maintenance Section to carry out an inspection of the pathways and roadway at (Details Supplied?)
Q.123 COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE Can the Chief Executive ask our Housing Maintenance Section to carry out all necessary works to finally resolve the problem with rats in the walls and roof of the extension in our tenants home (details supplied) Previous works to solve this problem have been unsuccessful.
Q.124 COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE Can the Chief Executive ask our Housing Maintenance Section to build an extension for our tenants (details supplied) in order to alleviate overcrowding in this two bed roomed house.
Q.125 COUNCILLOR TINA MACVEIGH To ask the Chief Executive that our Waste Enforcement section provide this Councillor with a report, for each year 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 to date, of the number of reports of illegal dumping (either by members of the public or DCC services) that have been made to / recorded by the Council, broken down by the various areas in the city and to include a report on the outcome of said report.
Q.126 COUNCILLOR TINA MACVEIGH To ask our Chief Executive to provide this Councillor with a fully itemised list (to include map) of any vacant council owned land in the Dublin City area to include and specify all sizes and to include land upon which there are derelict buildings.
Q.127 COUNCILLOR TINA MACVEIGH To ask the Chief Executive that our Housing Maintenance Manager to provide this Councillor with a report, for each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 to date of:
1. the number of reports and number of inspections related to damp in Dolphin House flat complex Dublin 8
2. the action outcome of each of those inspections
3. monies spent addressing damp related issues
Q.128 COUNCILLOR TINA MACVEIGH To ask the Chief Executive for relevant officials to provide this Councillor with a report outlining the procedures undertaken by Dublin City Council to ensure our services are compliant with disability standards and regulations, the procedures for consulting with the National Disability Authority and contact details for DCC representatives charged with liaising with the NDA in this regard.
Page 14 Q.129 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to provide to this councillor a report on Dublin City Council’s communication and engagement with those involved in the Dublin Central development, the 2.17 hectare site located at the heart of the Dublin City, adjoining one of Ireland’s main thoroughfares, O’Connell Street, as well as Parnell St and Moore St: the report should include any contacts Dublin City Council staff have had with Chartered Land, Hammerson and Allianz and any other parties over the past two years.
Q.130 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to provide this councillor with a report on the number of sports playing pitches (GAA, Soccer, Rugby) our Parks and Landscape Services are responsible for maintaining and to provide details as to the nature of that maintenance, i.e. frequency of grass-cutting, drainage.
Q.131 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to investigate the area south of St. Monica’s GAA playing pitch (located at Millwood Park, Edenmore in Raheny) with a view to establishing its status and classification: currently not in the charge of Parks and Landscape Services, it is unclear as to the status and classification of this area as although outside the formal leased area of the playing pitch.
Q.132 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to provide this councillor with a detailed report on the number commercial hotel, hostel, B&B and other privately-owned rooms Dublin City Council is currently using to temporarily accommodate those people and families presenting as homeless and to outline the council’s plans to increase the capacity of our temporary emergency accommodation, in respect of the ever-increasing numbers becoming homeless and the recent closures of two temporary emergency hostels, John’s Lane West (42 bed emergency accommodation facility operated by Focus Ireland and the Peter McVerry Trust) and Brú Aimsir (a 100 bed emergency accommodation facility operated by Crosscare) - both services are commissioned, funded and coordinated by Dublin City Council (DCC) as the lead local authority on homelessness in Dublin.
Q.133 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive, (details supplied)
Q.134 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive for (details enclosed).
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Miontuairiscí Chruinniú Míosúil a tionóladh ar 4 Aibreán 2016 i Seomra na Comhairle, Halla na Cathrach, Cnoc Chorcaí ag 6.15 i.n. I Láthair an tArdmheara Críona Ní Dhálaigh sa chathaoir
Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir: Chris Andrews Mannix Flynn Séamas McGrattan Catherine Ardagh Mary Freehill Ray McHugh Kieran Binchy Gary Gannon Sean Paul Mahon Paddy Bourke Alison Gilliland Andrew Montague Janice Boylan Paul Hand Edel Moran Christy Burke Deirdre Heney Rebecca Moynihan Cathleen Carney Boud Jane Horgan-Jones Emma Murphy Brendan Carr Vincent Jackson Michael O’Brien Aine Clancy Andrew Keegan Claire O’Connor Anthony Connaghan Teresa Keegan Damian O’Farrell David Costello Greg Kelly Ciáran O’Moore Patrick Costello Frank Kennedy Naoise Ó Muirí Ciáran Cuffe Dermot Lacey Larry O’Toole Daithí De Róiste John Lyons Cieran Perry Daithí Doolan Mícheál Mac Donncha Noeleen Reilly Hazel De Nortuin Tina MacVeigh Nial Ring Pat Dunne Ray McAdam Éilis Ryan Gaye Fagan Paul McAuliffe Norma Sammon Anne Feeney Paddy McCartan Paddy Smyth Declan Flanagan Ruairí McGinley Sonya Stapleton
Oifigigh Terence O’Keeffe Mary Pyne Brendan Kenny Jim Keogan Oonagh Casey Dick Brady Vincent Norton Joanna Travers Kathy Quinn Declan Wallace David Moore
1. The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by commending all those who organised and took part in the Easter commemorations. In particular, she thanked the Dublin City Council Commemorations Committee, Dublin City Council staff, in particular, Brendan Kenny and his staff, including Brendan Teeling, Tara Doyle, Margaret Hayes and Mary Clarke of Dublin City Public Libraries and Las Fallon, Dublin Fire Brigade for their work and to all the communities of Dublin who organised their own events to mark the occasion.
Page 27 Monthly City Council Meeting 04/04/2016 She then informed the Members that the Freedom of the City of Dublin was conferred on Fr. Joseph Mallin SJ in Hong Kong on 21st March. Fr. Joseph was delighted to receive the Award at a private ceremony in Wah Yan College where he lives.
The Lord Mayor then invited Councillor T MacVeigh, as Chair of the recently established Working Group on Waste Regulations in relation to impending legislation re collection of waste in bags, to give an update to the Members. It was noted that Councillor R Mac Adam was a member of this committee.
The Lord Mayor then welcomed Ms Erica Fleming of the Uplift Group, to the public gallery and informed the Members that Ms Fleming had offered the services of her group to the City Council Housing Department to aid the turn-around of voids to make these homes into safe houses for the homeless. The Lord Mayor requested that the Chair of the Housing SPC liaise with Ms Fleming in this regard.
2. Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 16 -– It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council approves the Dublin Chief Executive answering the questions lodged”. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the 117 questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix A attached.
3. The minutes of the Monthly Meeting of City Council held on 7th March 2016 and Special Meeting of City Council held on 16th March 2016, having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor.
4. Submitted Report No 107/2016 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) – Monthly Local Fund Statement. It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 107/2016” The motion was put and carried.
5. Submitted Report No 104/2016 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) – With reference to revised expenditure for 2015 submitted in accordance with Section 104 Local Government Act 2001. It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor R McGinley “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 107/2016 and hereby approves the revised expenditure as set out in the report in accordance with Section 104 of the Local government Act 2001 and also approves the transfers to Capital as detailed in the report” The motion was put and carried.
6. To fill a vacancy on the South Inner City Drugs Task Force following the resignation of Councillor Paddy Smyth from that Committee. It was proposed by the Lord Mayor and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That Councillor Paddy Smyth be re-appointed as a member to represent Dublin City Council on the South Inner City Drugs Task Force” The motion was put and carried.
7. To co-opt a Member to replace former Councillor Brid Smith who was elected to the Dáil Éireann and to fill vacancies on the following Committees Environment SPC Finance SPC Local Travellers Accommodation Consultative Committee
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It was proposed by Councillor T MacVeigh and seconded by Councillor J Lyons “That Ms Hazel De Nortuin be co-opted to replace former Councillor Brid Smith who was elected to Dail Eireann and so has been deemed to have resigned from Dublin City Council” The motion was put and carried. Councillor De Nortuin took her place in the Chamber and joined the meeting. Congratulations were extended to her by the Lord Mayor, the City Manager and his staff and by the Members of the City Council.
It was then proposed by Councillor T MacVeigh and seconded by Councillor J Lyons “That Councillor De Nortuin be appointed as a member to the Environment and Finance Strategic Policy Committees and to represent Dublin City Council on the Local Travellers Accommodation Consultative Committee” The motion was put and carried.
8. Appointment of Councillor Patrick Costello to the Board of the Dublin South City Partnership - nomination agreed by the South East Area Committee. It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor P McCartan “That Councillor Patrick Costello be appointed as a member to represent Dublin City Council on the Board of the Dublin South City Partnership” The motion was put and carried.
9. Submitted Report No 123/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (B. Kenny) – Special Committee on Fire/Ambulance Services and Emergency Management. It was proposed by Councillor C Burke and seconded by Councillor S McGrattan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 123/2016 and hereby approves the Special Committee on Fire/Ambulance Services and Emergency Management as set out therein ” The motion was put and carried.
The City Council approved a suggestion put forward by Councillor B Carr that the Chair of this committee be chosen by the members of the committee and then submitted to the City Council for ratification. Nominations were then put forward by each political grouping, proposed by the Group Leader and seconded by the Lord Mayor and appointed by the City Council as follows : 3 x Sinn Féin: Críona Ní Dhálaigh, Ray McHugh, Noeleen Reilly 3 x Independent: Nial Ring, Christy Burke and Paul Hand 2 x Fianna Fáil: Tom Brabazon and Paul McAuliffe 2 x Fine Gael: Ray McAdam and Declan Flanagan 2 x Labour: Alison Gilliland and Brendan Carr 1 x People Before Profit: John Lyons 1 x Green Party: Patrick Costello 1 x Technical Left: Éilis Ryan
10. Submitted Report No 100/2016 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) – Monthly Management Report – 4th April 2016. It was proposed by Councillor D Flanagan and seconded by Councillor R McAdam “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 100/2016” The motion was put and carried.
11. Submitted Report No 99/2016 of the Chairperson of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Naoise Ó Muirí) - Litter Management Plan (2016 – 2018). It was proposed by Councillor J Boylan and seconded by Councillor C O’Moore “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 99/2016 and hereby adopts Litter Management Plan (2016 – 2018 as set out therein” The motion was put and carried.
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12. The City Council agreed to take two related motions at this time, Items no 42 and 56 on the Agenda Paper. Accordingly it was proposed by Councillor E Ryan and seconded by Councillor N Ring “That Dublin City Council cease using the removal of litter bins as a tool to combat illegal dumping, suspend the removal of public litter bins and carry out a full review of where litter bins need to be installed, including those recently removed. A review should focus on areas worst effected by littering” The motion was put and carried.
13. It was then proposed by Councillor A Connaghan and seconded by Councillor T Keegan “That the Chief Executive arranges for a full review of litter bins in the Northwest Area. Can the Chief Executive arrange for bins which were removed in recent times to be replaced. There is an large amount of dog dirt being bagged and dropped around the place which might be avoided if bins were in place to put the bags into” The motion was put and carried.
14. Submitted Report No 103/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Proposal to grant a lease of property at 44 East Essex Street, Temple Bar to the Youth Mental Health organisation “Headstrong”. . It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor A Clancy “That Dublin City Council notes Report No 103/2016 and hereby approves the contents therein” The motion was put and carried.
15. Submitted Report No 105/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (J. Keogan) – Ballymun Local Area Plan – The Chief Executive’s Report on the submissions received for the Pre-Draft Public Consultation Issues Paper. It was proposed by Councillor N Reilly and seconded by Councillor A Clancy “That the LAP proceed to draft stage, based on the existing LAP boundary (see Appendix 1) and taking on board the comments and submissions received during the public consultation stage, as summarised above, and that the Draft LAP is prepared in compliance with EU directives including Strategic Environmental Assessment, Appropriate Assessment and Flood Risk Assessment processes, legislation and the Dublin City Development Plan” The motion was put and carried.
16. Submitted Report No 111/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in the premises now known as Unit 110 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No111/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
17. Submitted Report No 112/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) – With reference to the proposed grant of a further licence of the rear of the premises No. 5 Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 112/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
18. Submitted Report No 113/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) – With reference to the proposed grant of a further licence of the Former Fire Station, 190a Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents
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of Report No 113/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
19. Submitted Report No 114/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a further licence of a site at Grattan Crescent, Inchicore, Dublin 8. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 114/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
20. Submitted Report No 115/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) – With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in a site in the Ballyfermot Industrial Estate (now known as Unit 3C Kylemore Park South), Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 115/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
21. Submitted Report No 116/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) – With further reference to a lease of lands at Gardiner Street Middle and Temple Lane North, Dublin 1. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 116/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
22. Submitted Report No 117/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) – With reference to the proposed grant of a further Temporary Convenience Letting of a plot of land at Cherry Orchard Green, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 117/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
23. Submitted Report No 118/2016 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of 3 year licence of Workshop 3 & 4 Poppintree Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 9. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 118/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried.
24. Submitted Report No 119/2016 of the Assistant Chief Executive (J. Keogan) – With reference to the proposed disposal of properties at 17-18 Thomas Street and 9 Thomas Street to the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA). It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor C Burke “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 119/2016 and assents to the proposal outlined therein” The motion was put and carried. Following discussion on this item, Councillor P McAuliffe, Chair of the Economic Development & Enterprise SPC, put forward a suggestion that he would invite the CEO of the Digital Hub to attend a meeting of that SPC. This was agreed by the City Council and all Members are to be notified of that meeting.
25. Submitted Report No 96/2016 of the Chairperson of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Daithí Doolan) – Breviate of meeting held on 29th February 2016. It was proposed by Councillor D De Roiste and seconded by Councillor A Connaghan “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 96/2016”.
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The motion was put and carried. Members requested that a report referred to on page 219 of the Agenda, briefing note on licence agreement, be circulated to all. Members also expressed their dissatisfaction at the level of information included in the recent Housing Lists circulated to them.
26. Emergency Motions - The City Council suspended Standing Orders to agree the following emergency motion without debate.
(a) This motion was submitted in the name of Councillor D Lacey “Acknowledging the ruling in the High Court regarding the Moore Street and Battlefield sites and the need for appropriate protection and preservation and acknowledging the need for the rejuvenation of the O’Connell Street area this Council requests the Chairman of the Committee and the Moore Street Committee and the Chief Executive to bring forward proposals that can progress the twin aims of preservation and rejuvenation of these areas”
(b) This motion was submitted by Councillor M MacDonncha on behalf of the Sinn Fein Group “This City Council: Welcomes the recent High Court victory which prevents the demolition of the Moore Street battlefield site and now ensures its designation as a national monument under the protection of the State. acknowledges the dedication of the concerned relatives of the 1916 leaders, and those who have supported their campaign over many years, to save Moore Street and the laneways of history which were the last outpost of the Provisional Government of the Irish Republic in 1916 from demolition by developers; recognises the significant public support across Ireland and the Diaspora for the full preservation of the national monument and the development of the surrounding General Post Office/Moore Street area into an historic revolutionary quarter and battlefield site; calls on the Planning Department of the Council to ensure that the High Court judgement is fully implemented, so far as it concerns the roles and functions of this Council; commits the Council to work with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that a new plan for this historic area is brought forward in line with the High Court judgement and in accord with the repeatedly expressed will of the elected members and of the majority of citizens of Dublin”.
The Assistant Chief Executive, Planning and Property Development Department, informed the Members that the High Court proceedings had not yet concluded and that the High Court would on 5th April 2016 perfect the Order of the Court. Dublin City Council are not a party to these proceedings and any decision to appeal will be a matter for the defendants, the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the owners of the site “Chartered Lands”. It was also agreed that a report would be issued to all Members once the High Court Order had been perfected.
27. In accordance with Standing Orders, it was then proposed by Councillor C Perry and seconded by Councillor E Ryan “That this Council calls on the Fine Gael/Labour Government to immediately rescind the draconian FEMPI legislation which allows Ministers to unilaterally cut public servants wages and alter their working conditions” This motion was still under discussion at 9pm when the
Page 32 Monthly City Council Meeting 04/04/2016 meeting reverted to Item 17 on the Agenda Paper in accordance with Standing Orders. The motion will be carried forward to the May City Council Meeting.
28. Submitted Report No 95/2016 of the Chairperson of the Planning, International Relations and Property Development Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Andrew Montague) – Breviate of meeting held on 23rd February 2016. It was proposed by Councillor M Flynn and seconded by Councillor N Ring “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 95/2016”. The motion was put and carried.
29. Submitted Report No 98/2016 of the Chairperson of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Naoise Ó Muirí) – Breviate of meeting held on 9th March 2016. It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor M Flynn “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 98/2016”. The motion was put and carried. It was further agreed that Postering Protocols for non election periods be examined by the Environment SPC.
30. Submitted Report No 110/2016 of the Chairperson of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor Rebecca Moynihan) – Breviate of meeting held on 14th March 2016. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor M Mac Donncha “That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 110/2016”. This item was still under discussion at the end of the meeting and will be carried over to the May City Council meeting. A discussion took place on the issue of a banner currently displayed at the Bank of Ireland premises at College Green.
The meeting concluded at 9.30pm in accordance with Standing Orders and all items remaining on the Agenda were deferred to the next meeting of the City Council to be held on the 9th May 2016.
Correct.
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QUESTIONS LODGED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER NO.16 FOR REPLY AT THE MONTHLY MEETING OF DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 4th APRIL 2016
Q.1 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he will issue me with a response to the issue relating to DSPS who are acting for Dublin City Council as outlined in the detailed letter supplied with this question.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: An appeal in relation to this incident was received in Dublin Street Parking Services on 16th February 2016 and a refund was issued to the payee’s credit card.
The information provided to the complainant’s husband by the Customer Services Section was incorrect or incorrectly interpreted. Dublin Street Parking Services staff, regardless of their position, does not have access to Dublin City Council records or databases and could therefore not determine that any error had been made, clerical or otherwise. Dublin Street Parking Services are provided with a list of permit numbers, associated registration numbers and the roads which are valid for that permit number. To provide any further information would be a breach of Data Protection legislation.
Dublin Street Parking Services’ supervisor was not in a position to know that any mistake had been made or that the complainant was not at fault. Dublin Street Parking Services are not allowed any discretion by the Council in cancelling clamps as to do so would leave the system open to possible abuse.
Dublin City Council when sending out permits requests that residents “note that your Resident’s Parking Permit is only valid for the vehicle and the Permit Parking road/s indicated on the Permit”. It is not a common occurrence for residents permits to be issued with the wrong registration number unless this information is provided by the applicant.
This Section has brought this matter to the attention of the Customer Services Centre and requested that they review their processes to ensure that all permit details are checked for accuracy before issue. The Council has had lengthy correspondence with the complainant and has apologised for the manner in which this issue was dealt with.
Q.2 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive can he detail who was on the electoral register for 15 South Cumberland Street, Dublin 2 for the following years: 1998, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2015 and 2016.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Under data protection legislation this information cannot be given out.
Q.3 COUNCILLOR RAY MCHUGH To ask the Chief Executive, to give this councillor an update as to when the promised 4 Bollards will be placed at (details supplied), and arrange the repair of the damaged bollard.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor
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Q.4 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to investigate the DCC site at 29/30 Fishamable Street for use with modular housing to help alleviate the housing crisis in the city. Can the Manager say how long this site has been lying vacant?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The site at 29/30 Fishamble Street has been vacant since the adjoining apartment development at Smock Alley was completed in 1998. Dublin City Council has, since then, endeavoured to develop the site as social housing, however the restricted area has meant that it is not possible to design homes that meet DEHLG size and cost limits.
Dublin City Council subsequently initiated a pilot project for the site called ‘Dublin House’, aimed at encouraging the development of privately financed owner-occupier family-friendly apartments in the city. The main objective of the project was to demonstrate that family-friendly apartments are possible and desirable within the city centre, and provide positive built examples of this. Despite significant interest in the pilot project and extensive negotiations, the group of applicants selected for the Dublin House development opportunity at 29-30 Fishamble St. withdrew their expression of interest in July 2015. Further information on this initiative is available on http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-housing-city-architects- division/dublin-house
Dublin City Council has reviewed the Dublin House pilot project and has identified a number of issues which will need to be addressed prior to proceeding with the Fishamble Street site. These include the logistical difficulty and associated costs of developing 4-5 apartments on a restricted city centre site using traditional methods of concrete framed masonry construction. Dublin City Council therefore wishes to engage with a number of system-built housing suppliers with a view to developing a high quality, multi-storey apartment building at the Fishamble St. site. It is considered that this is a timely opportunity to explore system-built multi-unit (apartment) development in addition to the rapid build terraced housing development currently being completed in Dublin 11.
Q.5 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for a full inspection of the reported damp problems at (details supplied). The tenant said that vents were put in but they did not solve the problem. Can the Chief Executive arrange for this house to be included in any upcoming Insulation Programme please?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.6 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive if it is possible to provide figures for the (Details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.7 COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the Chief Executive to indicate when he expects a replacement ramp at the front of (details supplied) to be installed, following the lodging of an application in December 2015?
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.8 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS Will the Chief Executive arrange to have a fire inspection of all the flats in Bride Street, Nicholas Street and Ross Road following concerns raised at a recent meeting between Council officials and residents?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The flat complexes in question were built in 1900 and accordingly pre-date the 1963 planning regulations. In order to meet the Building Regulations introduced in 1992, the flats were refurbished in three phases over the period 1995 - 2000, and as part of the refurbishment were upgraded in consultation with Dublin City Council Fire Prevention department to conform with the relevant provisions of Building Regulations and the Codes of Practice normally relied on for compliance with these regulations.
The scope of the upgrading works has been assessed and complies with the relevant provisions and with the recommendations of Fire Prevention given at the time of the completion of the design / specification of the works. In addition, since 2002 additional measures have been incorporated into the units in question to further improve the robustness of the fire safety provisions i.e. the installation of self closing fire doors, the installation of fire alarms, the installation of balconies to act as a place of safety in the event of a fire and the installation of tilt and turn windows to provide the means of escape from the ground floor apartments.
The local Project Estate Officer and the local Area Housing Manager are in constant communication with the residents and are happy to engage with any concerns the residents may have with regards to these complexes.
Q.9 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS Can the Chief Executive indicate when the next phase of the Coca-cola Zero Dublin bike scheme is going to be rolled out and where will the next points of the bike scheme are located and can he give a time line for the next points being established.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The most recent expansion of the Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes scheme, ‘phase 2’ was based on the ‘dublinbikes Strategic Planning Framework’ plan. This strategy was adopted by the elected members of Dublin City Council in 2010 and proposes an expansion programme to provide for 5,000 bikes and approximately 300 bike stations throughout the city.
Future expansion is based on the plan led approach set out in the dublinbikes Strategic Planning Framework providing for co-ordinated geographical growth. Specific station locations are determined at the design stage of each particular phase in the expansion.
There are no definite timeframes in place for the delivery of the next expansion phases beyond the current scheme. All further expansion will be subject to securing the necessary levels of substantial funding for both capital and annual operational costs over the life of the scheme. All potential funding sources are being explored at present.
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Q.10 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS When does the Chief Executive expect the Coca-cola Zero Dublin bike scheme to reach Harty Place, Harolds X Bridge and Mount Drummond area?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: There are no immediate plans to expand the Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes scheme to the areas of Harty Place, Harolds Cross Bridge or Mount Drummond at this time. Any expansion beyond the existing scheme is subject to identifying the necessary levels of funding for both capital and annual operational costs over the life of the scheme. All potential funding sources are being explored at present.
Q.11 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS Will the Chief Executive put in place measures that will prevent the burning of bins in the flats in Beech Hill Villas and will the manager consider putting in cameras to catch the culprits?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The bin that was burned has been replaced and there are no plans to install CCTV at the above location.
Q.12 COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to respond to this matter (Details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.13 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to investigate claims that (details supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.14 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive given that the street is been used for bus traffic, to have the traffic department install a pedestrian crossing or a slowdown system as children from Avondale House have problems crossing the road due to buses at (Details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.15 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive how many families along with single men and women have reported to homeless services since January of this year?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: There were 429 adults who were new to homeless accommodation and presented during January and February 2016. This figure includes 208 new families who presented during January and February 2016. These figures represent the Dublin Region as a whole.
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The data for new presentations for individuals is not available by the month, only quarterly so Q1 2016 will be available at the end of April.
Q.16 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive for an update on (details supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.17 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive when management will replace a housing advisor at (details supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.18 COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the Chief Executive to indicate whether he is satisfied with the existing legislation to deal with derelict sites and building from a City Council point of view, with particular regard to enforcement and tackling the blight that is dereliction of sites, buildings and properties across the city?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The City Council through the effective implementation of the existing Derelict Sites legislation strives for the prevention and eradication of dereliction in the city. The existing legislation, the Derelict Sites Act 1990, provides a range of extensive enforcement mechanisms to local authorities to tackle derelict sites. The major powers contained in the act are the following :
1. Informal action [S.10] 2. Notice of Intention to enter on the Derelict Sites Register [S.8(2)] 3. Entry on the Derelict Sites Register [S.8(7)] with resultant imposition of a levy equating to 3% of market value of the derelict site. Unpaid levies attract interest of 1.25% per month. 4. Service of a Notice requiring specified works to be carried out [S.11]. 5. Compulsory acquisition of a Derelict Site [S.14 & S.17]
Dereliction is a complex issue and occurs through the neglect of a property and arises in the majority of cases where there are title difficulties, probate issues, owners with personal difficulties, companies in liquidation and unfinished developments. The vast majority of sites are improved following intervention from the Derelict Sites Unit. Utilising Derelict Sites powers under the legislation is a statutory process that can lead to judicial procedures so the Local Authority must be seen to be compliant with all aspects of the legislation.
With the new Vacant Land legislation, it is our opinion that this legislation along with the Derelict Site legislation will go a long way to successfully resolving the issue of dereliction.
Q.19 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive for a list of all planning applications received since 2013 relating specifically to student accommodation and to indicate for each the number of
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bed spaces, parking spaces for each as well as an indication of the planning status, appeal status, commencement status, expected commencement and completion date where applicable and proposed financial contribution of each.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: As the information requested will take some time to compile a reply will issue directly to the Councillor within 2 weeks.
Q.20 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive for an update to the answer given to my question no. 67 at the July 2015 City Council meeting regarding IPB and self insurance costs and study.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A Value for Money study into the City Council’s insurance portfolio commenced in late 2015 and is ongoing. It is hoped to have the final report as soon as possible.
Q.21 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING In relation to the answer supplied to me in respect of Q32 of the City Council Meeting dated 12th January 2015, can the Chief Executive detail how many of the 3,375 units (66% of the 5,105 units inspected), which following inspection were deemed non- compliant on Fire Safety Grounds, have been re examined to ensure compliance and/or referred to the Chief Fire officer for further action.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: All of the 3,375 private rented housing units which were deemed non-compliant on fire safety grounds have been re-inspected and the appropriate enforcement action taken where necessary. Of these 3,375 private rented housing units, 151 were referred to the Chief Fire Officer.
Q.22 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive to report to this Committee on the policy for the location of taxi ranks in the City, specifically if the location of taxi ranks is a reserved function and what criteria are applied before existing public car parking is transformed into a taxi rank?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Dublin City Council is empowered, in accordance with Section 25 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, to make Bye-Laws for the provision of taxi ranks in Dublin City. The adoption of such Bye-laws is a reserved function of the elected Members of the City Council.
The recommendation for new proposed taxi rank locations is identified by the Area Traffic Engineer in consultation with key stakeholders. The Area Engineer makes an on-site assessment for all proposed locations submitted to ascertain if, in his/her opinion, based on his/her expertise, the locations are suitable as taxi ranks. The Area Engineer also proposes additional ranks that he/she feels are suitable as taxi ranks. These recommendations are then reviewed by the senior traffic management team to assess their suitability before drafting recommended bye-laws. The draft bye-laws then go through a full statutory public consultation process in which the public and Members of the Council are given the opportunity to make submissions in relation to the draft bye-laws. The final agreed draft bye-laws are then submitted to the City Council for adoption.
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The current Bye-Laws were adopted by the City Council at its meeting of 5th October 2015 and came into effect on the 1st November 2015.
Q.23 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive if he can give a report to this Committee on the reasons why the speed limit on the N4/R148 Chapelizod By-pass between Con Colbert Road and The Oval, Palmerstown was altered recently, and what factors were considered in this decision, and further if he will say what the nature of the speed limit was and is, i.e. is/was it a special speed limit?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Dublin City Council carried out Roadwork’s along the Chapelizod Bypass between South Circular Road and the boundary with South Dublin County Council, in both directions, as part of the Chapelizod Bypass (R148) Bus Lane Upgrade. In order to facilitate these works an application for a Road Works Speed Limit Order as per Road Traffic Act 2004 was made to impose a 60km/h between Con Colbert Road and the City/County boundary. All the statutory procedures were followed in applying for the Road Works Speed Limit Order. This Special Roadwork’s Speed Limit came into effect on the 1st September and was rescinded on 30th November 2015.
Q.24 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive if he will report on the use of parking bays on Chancery Place, Dublin 7, why certain spaces appear to have been de facto given over to construction workers working on a building there, and if there can be greater enforcement against taxi drivers who routinely use the footpath on the west side of Chancery place as an unofficial rank?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The Roadwork’s Control Section has confirmed that the builder’s at this location have paid for a hoarding licence and that, on inspection, the conditions of the licence are being complied with. The licence expires on the 18th April 2016. The Council’s Parking Enforcement contractor cannot immobilise occupied vehicles such as taxis, however, the matter will be referred to the Taxi Regulator for enforcement.
Q.25 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive if the hours of operation of the pay and display scheme on Merchant’s Quay, Dublin 8, can be altered so that the scheme does not operate on a Saturday, as there does not appear to be a demand for the service on Saturdays?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The request to reduce the operational hours of the Pay and Display Parking on Merchant’s Quay has been referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for examination and report. The Councillor will be informed of the recommendation in due course.
Q.26 COUNCILLOR RAY MCHUGH To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for an inspection of (details supplied) the family are suffering bad health because of dampness in the flat.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor
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Q.27 COUNCILLOR CATHLEEN CARNEY BOUD To ask the Chief Executive (Details supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.28 COUNCILLOR CATHLEEN CARNEY BOUD To ask the Chief Executive (Details Supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.29 COUNCILLOR CATHLEEN CARNEY BOUD To ask the Chief Executive (Details Supplied) to confirm the following;
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.30 COUNCILLOR CATHLEEN CARNEY BOUD To ask the Chief Executive (Details Supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.31 COUNCILLOR PADDY BOURKE To ask the Chief Executive to refer to (details supplied) who requires housing and say when it is likely this family who urgently need to obtain housing in their own right will be accommodated.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.32 COUNCILLOR PADDY BOURKE Can the Chief Executive please refer to the poor condition of footpath at (Details supplied) and say if he can repair them ASAP as they are a danger to pedestrians, particularly senior citizens.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.33 COUNCILLOR PADDY BOURKE To ask the Chief Executive to refer to (details supplied) who requires housing for herself and her disabled son and say when it is likely this family who urgently need to obtain housing in their own right will be accommodated.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.34 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to road sign at (details supplied) and say if he can relocate same to a more easily visible location.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.35 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to very large roadside tree at (details supplied) and say if he can arrange pruning of same which residents fear if dangerously large
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.36 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to green at (details supplied) and say if he can arrange to replace capping on wall surrounding same as a matter of urgency
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.37 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY Can the Chief Executive please refer to green area at location as per (Details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.38 COUNCILLOR RAY MCHUGH To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the Bollard at the Junction of (details supplied) be replaced as it was damaged recently.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.39 COUNCILLOR RAY MCHUGH To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the Tree at the Junction of (Details supplied) be replaced.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.40 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.41 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.42 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.43 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.44 COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.45 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the Chief Executive initiate an awareness campaign with regards cycling on footpaths? This initiative should be run through JCDecaux Coca-Cola Zero DCC Bike Scheme. Now that the tourist season is upon us, tourists use these bicycles and are inclined to use the footpath. There is no direct signage anywhere within the city to say that it is unlawful to cycle on the footpath. It has now become a big issue in the city centre area and is placing the elderly, children, and people with disability at great risk not to mention the absolute confusion and anger it creates among unsuspecting pedestrians who constantly find themselves being harangued and intimidated by enraged cyclists who simply wish to speed past them on the footpath. In many incidences this is leading to footpath rage and confrontation. What is needed is clear signage on poles and footpaths. The rules of the road, which are constantly mentioned any time a request like this is made to DCC, are not suffice here. What we need is clear signage and a public awareness campaign. We need to protect pedestrian’s rights on the footpath.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Cycling on footpaths is an offence which is dealt with under the Rules of the Road and the City Council is satisfied that awareness to not cycle on footpaths is adequately highlighted to members through existing measures, i.e. website, terms and conditions of scheme, etc.
It is not considered that the erection of further signage in an already visually cluttered public realm would further inform members of their obligations under the rules of the road.
As an alternative, it is proposed that Dublin City Council work with the operator JCDecaux, in order to communicate directly to each member of the scheme through the news/alerts function of the Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes official app in order to reinforce the message that members must not cycle on footpaths or in pedestrian zones and must in all cases obey the rules of the road.
In addition the Environment and Transportation Department is currently drawing up a brief for the cycledublin.ie website. To be included in this is printable visuals of the rules of the road which will be distributed to all area offices. Awareness of road safety and various initiatives to encourage safe road use by all road users will also be made widely available via the website.
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Q.46 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the Chief Executive issue a report regarding the negotiations taking place with Trade Unions in relation to the Litter Management Plan and any proposals to alter working rosters/schedules and staffing numbers.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Over the past twelve months a comprehensive study of the Waste Management Division has been undertaken. The review included an examination of work practices, manning levels, shift patterns, management, supervision, overall effectiveness and efficiency. We have been engaging with the Trade Union representatives and are now at the stage where definite proposals are being tabled. The process is being progressed in accordance with the agreed Industrial Relations process as outlined in the Public Service Agreement 2010-2018.
Q.47 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the Chief Executive issue a full report in relation to the proposal to install a project called ‘Ireland’s Legacy’ behind the Rutland fountain at Merrion Square Park? This report to include what, if any, contact was made to Dublin City Council management by former Government ministers in relation to this initiative? What procedures did this initiative go through? Was it ever officially brought before the Commemorative naming committee, Arts Advisory Group, Arts SPC, the Planning and Development SPC? Was the project ever tendered for? Was there ever a call for public interest in this particular site? What contact was made between the City Manager’s office, the Parks Department and Norma Smurfit’s Irish Famine Commemoration fund? Is there a record of any meetings, phone calls and contacts? How much financial contribution, to date, has the Irish Famine commemoration fund committed to this project? Has a record been kept of the design concepts for this project and all its relevant meetings? Who gave permission for this project to be included in a Part 8 application design report that was brought before the South East Area committee on the 14th March? Can the Chief Executive confirm that this project is no longer on the table? Can the Chief Executive also confirm that this project was not in breach of any policy procedures as laid down by law and also laid down by conditions attached to any applications for such projects by third parties? Further, can the Chief Executive carry out a full examination and investigation as to how this project came to be before DCC elected representatives in order to give confidence to the public and artistic community?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: At the South East Area Committee meeting of the City Council on 14th March, a presentation was made by James Howley, Howley Hayes Architects on behalf of Norma Smurfit for a ‘garden’ pavilion to be located in Merrion Square Park.
Merrion Square is one of the ‘Garden Squares’ of Dublin which were developed in the Georgian period as a private garden for the residents of the square. It became a public park in 1974. In 2014 a Conservation Management Plan for the Park was published by Dublin City Council which sought to restore the Georgian character of the ‘garden’ and to consider appropriate future interventions to address the challenges of an urban park which is located close to a cluster of other City visitor attractions and used by for a wide range of events.
The ‘garden’ pavilion has been designed and proposed as part of a ‘legacy’ project by Norma Smurfit to raise significant funding for charitable causes by drawing on donations from the diaspora. Norma Smurfit is one of the most recognised philanthropists in Ireland and previously commissioned the 'Famine' sculpture which
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was gifted to the City of Dublin in 1997. That sculpture was a commemorative work dedicated to those Irish people forced to emigrate during the 19th century Irish Famine. The bronze sculptures were designed and crafted by Dublin sculptor Rowan Gillespie and are located on Custom House Quay in Dublin's Docklands. The pavilion proposed for Merrion Square would also be gifted to the City and would become a sheltered space for rest, relaxation and cultural activities. A digital display which is being designed by Martello Media within the pavilion will also be part of the ‘legacy project’.
There are no Government Departments involved in this project and as it is privately funded there are no public procurement issues for Dublin City Council.
The pavilion proposal was not brought before the Commemorative Naming Committee as the initiative does not relate to the decade of commemorations and it is not a memorial.
It is proposed that the digital display will be designed by the highly regarded Dublin firm of Martello Multimedia. In its initial concept the digital display will illustrate names which will change continuously and will also display artistic imagery and quotations from Irish poets and writers. The digital display is a key element of the project and the nature and content of the display will be informed by the City Councils Arts and Cultural Advisory Group.
The digital display however is currently only at development stage. The full development of the display will require significant funding and so the final design and development will only proceed in the next stage and subject to planning approval for the pavilion.
The pavilion design constitutes an important piece of ‘garden’ architecture which if implemented would add another important layer of built heritage to Merrion Square. It is not a piece of art.
The appropriate route for initiating the consultation on the initiative and the pavilion design was to present to the elected representatives for the South East Area before any other forum or group. The proposal will in due course be subject to a Part VIII planning process which will require the approval of city councillors.
Q.48 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Can the Chief Executive issue a full report as to the cost of private security firms and services that were deployed throughout Dublin city on St Patricks Day? Also can the Chief Executive provide, in this report, the processes and mechanisms by which these extra private security services were sourced. Was there a tendering process etc? Does the Chief Executive intend to continue this large scale use of private security for further events?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The cost of procuring a private security firm to assist the Gardai in the Temple Bar area during the St Patrick’s Day festival was ten thousand euro for the manpower element and four thousand euro for the use of barriers etc. As the cost involved was below the public procurement thresholds there was no requirement for a tendering process for this particular once off arrangement.
This arrangement was put in place following intensive consultation with the Gardai and the local business representative group, as a response to concerns raised about
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serious congestion and on street-drinking in the Temple Bar area after the festival parade in recent years.
There has been very positive feedback from the Gardai and business following this trial/pilot arrangement and we consider that it was a very successful operation.
We will now evaluate the arrangement together with the Gardai and business in the area with a view to considering something similar for other major events that effect this area but we do expect that such occasions would be a very small number in the course of the year.
In addition we have to consider the cost/funding of such operations, for St Patrick’s Day, Dublin City Council carried the full cost (from its festivals budget) but in the future there should be an appropriate contribution from the business sector in the area.
A new public procurement process will be arranged for any future operations of this type.
Q.49 COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to have the following repairs carried out (Details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.50 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive that consideration be given to the following (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.51 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive can DCC look into the following (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.52 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON Can DCC please install kissing gates at (details supplied?)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.53 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive that I be given a full report on the proposed redevelopment of Labre Park Kylemore Road Ballyfermot to include a full management plan for the housing scheme post re-development, plans for the redevelopment / maintenance of the adjoining lands, in addition can I ask who is responsible for the removal of a burned out car opposite Labre Park & the replacement fence section off Kylemore Road Ballyfermot Dublin 10.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The Traveller Accommodation Unit met with the DECLG in February to discuss the long term plan for Labre Park. On foot of this a revised capital appraisal is being drawn up by Clúid Housing Association. A presentation on this to the Area Committee can be arranged when this is complete.
Abandoned vehicles have responsibility for removing such vehicles. Tel: 222 4254. The repair of fencing is under discussion with the ESB.
The burnt out car opposite Labre Park is on private property and the owner of this property is responsible for the removal of this car.
Q.54 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.55 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.56 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.57 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.58 COUNCILLOR GARRY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details Supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.59 COUNCILLOR GARRY GANNON To inquire if the Chief Executive agrees that (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.60 COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
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Q.61 COUNCILLOR GARRY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.62 COUNCILLOR CATHERINE ARDAGH To ask the Chief Executive to report on the understanding that Council propose to develop a “Super Depot” on Marrowbone Lane, and if so was there a feasibility study carried out in regard to the environmental and social impact to the surrounding community, and if such study was carried out can you supply same, and if not, why not?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: There is an active project to rationalise the number of depots in the Dublin City Council Area and the intention has always been to maintain an operational presence in Marrowbone Lane. A draft design layout has been prepared for the Marrowbone Lane Depot lands (see attached sketch) which complies fully with the Liberties Local Area Plan.
The Liberties LAP is the approved local framework guiding the development of the Liberties area, including Marrowbone Lane. This plan was developed following a very extensive public consultation process. The LAP states that the development of the City Council’s land holding in the Liberties Area is a key element of the LAP.
As recognised in the LAP, the Marrowbone Lane lands have a multi-functional role. The site is strategically important in the provision of critical operations which support and maintain the City’s infrastructure. The LAP also provides for employment and new housing on the lands, with new streets linked to the surrounding area. Part of the site adjacent to St. Catherine’s Church is identified in the LAP for outdoor recreational purposes.
In recognition of the above points in the LAP the draft design that has been prepared for Marrowbone Lane facilitates redevelopment of the depot site to ensure the improved delivery of critical operations on 45% of Dublin City Council lands. It also facilitates the delivery of an additional 10,135m2 of residential development with public realm improvements along the existing Marrowbone Lane and on the proposed two new routes on Robert Street South and Allingham Street. It also provides additional all weather practice facilities adjacent to St. Catherine’s.
In progressing the redevelopment of this site the Council would undergo a Part 8 planning process which would include public consultation covering environmental / social concerns.
Q.63 COUNCILLOR CATHERINE ARDAGH To ask the Chief Executive to have resurfacing work carried out on Grand Canal Bank from the junction of South Circular Road as a matter of urgency. It is extremely dangerous for cyclists who are suffering serious injuries as a result of the poor road surface. (Details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
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Q.64 COUNCILLOR TINA MACVEIGH To ask the Chief Executive for each of the Dublin City Council depots located on the South side of the City (as per the list provided to this Councillor in response to a question for the Council meeting of 7th March 2016), please provide this Councillor with the following information, for each of the years 2016 to date, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012.
1. The number of emergency responses carried out by each depot 2. The nature of the emergency responses as per 1. Above (i.e. housing maintenance, drains, etc.) 3. as per 1. And 2. Above, the geographical locations of the emergencies that were being responded to
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The information requested is not readily available. Many of the operations receive work through multiple channels (telephone calls, office drop in, fax, email) and multiple sources (public, public reps, Gardai, emergency services, internal referrals). Many service requests are still recorded on paper not electronically. Without having a centralised means of recording service requests and classifying them it is very difficult to report.
Depending on the operational area some emergencies are dealt with as part of day to day operations e.g. cleaning up after a road accident, oil spills, lighting pole collapse etc. and are therefore not categorised as emergencies. However, other emergencies are dealt with through an on call service. For instance, Waste Management deal with oil spills until 4 p.m. and thereafter Road Maintenance deal with them as part of an out of hours service.
The project to consolidate depots will address technology issues and aims to modernise the way in which work is allocated and recorded which means we will be able to report on number of call outs based on type and area in the future.
Public Lighting Services Typically we get about 275 call-outs each year. These can come in during the working day or after hours through the Traffic Control Room Emergency call-outs for the Public Lighting Division are safety related. The typical types of call-outs we get are as follows Lighting columns that have been struck and could pose a danger either electrically or structurally. On average we get about 40 Knockdowns each year Lighting Columns Doors Missing/damaged posing an electrical risk Lanterns or brackets or appendages hanging off or loose on columns posing electrical and other risks (such as being struck by something falling off) Wires exposed/ Overhead & underground cables being damaged posing electrical risk. Multiple Lights out of order posing general safety risks to the public etc. Lantern Visors hanging – risk of being struck
The call-outs are reasonably spread throughout the city.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES Typically most of call-outs come in as reports from Housing Department, Customer Services, People ringing in etc. during the day. About 12,000 reports come in each
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year with another 750 after hours calls. They are a mixture of emergency repairs and routine repairs. Typical call-outs / reports are Loss of power to Council Houses / Council Installations Broken / damaged / faulty sockets and lights in houses Faulty detectors such as Fire / Smoke / Carbon Monoxide detectors in houses Other faults
Road Maintenance
Road Maintenance Services provides a 365 day a year out of hours response to emergencies. There are four, two man crews rostered to respond to emergencies. Each crew is rostered on for one week in four. Three of the crews operate out of Collins Avenue Depot and one crew operates out of Marrowbone Lane Depot. The distribution of emergency crews is based on the availability of drivers, three currently in Collins Avenue and one in Marrowbone Lane. The nature of emergencies responded to varies and includes treatment of oil spillages; clean up following traffic accidents and storms, removal of debris and obstructions and emergency road works. The location of emergencies responded to are distributed throughout the Dublin City Council area.
Unfortunately the detailed information requested in this Council Question is not readily available. It would require considerable time and effort on the part of the office depot staff in addition to their normal duties, to review paper records and to compile the information requested.
Waste Management
Waste Management does not have any emergency response classification for any issues related to cleansing across the City. Essentially there are no waste management issues which can be or are classified as emergencies and consequently there are no records for inclusion.
Traffic Depot
The traffic depot in Cherry Orchard do not have any staff on site after normal working hours, but can mount a response to any emergency call if required.
Housing Maintenance
Housing Maintenance operates from three depots in the south Central area. 2 of these depots, Sundrive and Garryowen (Ballyfermot) deal exclusively with issues which arise within the South Central area. The Cherry Orchard depot includes the Joinery Workshop, Civic Maintenance and the Emergency after hours service – all of these services operate city-wide and are not exclusively servicing the South Central area. Housing Maintenance also operate the Choke Car Service and the Emergency Plumbing Service, which, although not located in the South central area, both provides an emergency services to the South Central Area. On average, the combined number of call-outs (considered emergency call outs) between Sundrive and Garryowen, is 13 per week. These call outs will include flooding, fire damage, trespass/break-ins in void properties, issues associated with Senior Citizens (heating, etc).
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The After-Hours call out service, deals with, on average 7 per week in the South Central area. The Choke car service responds to 5 call outs per week in the South Central area. The Emergency Plumbing Service deals with an average of 7 call outs per week in the South Central area. All told, housing maintenance calculates that an average of 1,664 Emergency call outs in the South Central Area are responded each year for the period 2012 to 2015, this is consistent with the fact that 30% of all DCC’s housing stock is located within the South Central Area.
Drainage Division
The drainage division defined emergency as any time a Flood Advisory Group (FLAG) meeting was called. This related to high rainfall events and high tides. Year Rainfall Tides Total 2012 16 6 20 2013 17 2 19 2014 14 2 16 2015 9 4 10 2016 2 1 3
The location are broadly similar and generally city wide. Tides generally relate to the following areas: Sandymount Ringsend South Quays Tidal reaches of the Dodder
Rainfall events generally relate to the following areas, but not exclusively, and tend to be city wide: Pearse Square Rathmines Harold’s Cross Rathgar Morehampton Road City Centre Sandymount Ballyfermot Kilmainhman Parts of Crumlin and Drimnagh Areas off the SCR
Water Division
In the Water Division emergencies arise mainly from broken watermains and have averaged approximately 150 per annum for the past number of years.
Q.65 COUNCILLOR TINA MACVEIGH To ask the Chief Executive to please provide this Councillor with the information relating to our senior citizen tenants, as per the table below: Area Senior Citizen Capacity/n Total Number Number of Complexes in each area umber of of Senior Senior Citizen units for Citizen Tenant each of Tenant Households these Households that have complexes in DCC applied or are
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Housing currently on a Stock waiting list for excluding any senior Senior citizen Citizen complex in Complexes each (60years+) area/complex for each area ** * Crumlin Clonmacnoise Grove 24 - Father Kitt Court 52 - Kildare Road 2 -- Lissadel Court 41 Rafters Avenue 2 Rockmeade Court 34 Stannaway Court 44 Windmill Road 1 Drimnagh - Walkinstown Kilnamanagh Court 10 -Kimmage - Lorcan O Toole Court 57 Ravensdale Close 16 Bluebell Bernard Curtis Court 20 - La Touche Court 44 Inchicore Bulfin Court 51 - Jamestown Court 50 Ballyfermot Blackditch Court 28 (including Blackditch Road 2 Islandbridge & Claddagh Court 49 Chapelizod) Father Lemass Court 32 -- Rossaveal Court 41 Rossmore Avenue 1 Riverview Court 44
SthWst InrCity City Quay 18 (incorporating Mount Drummond Court 36 Dolphins Barn, Dolphin Park 42 SCR/Tenters/Coo Memorial Court 66 mbe/ Coombe Court 10 Liberties/Rialto)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY:
In relation to Column 4 “Total Number of Senior Citizen Tenant Households in DCC Housing Stock excluding Senior Citizen Complexes (60years+) for each area”- This information is not readily available and from an administration perspective it would be very difficult and time consuming to provide correct statistics.
In relation to Column 5, the number of people on waiting lists is included in the quarterly report circulated to each Area Committee in February (copy enclosed).
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This report includes a breakdown of applicants awaiting senior citizen accommodation in each area.
Q.66 COUNCILLOR TINA MACVEIGH To ask the Chief Executive to please provide this Councillor with a breakdown of the Dublin City Councillor Conferences Budget for each of the years, 2014 (from 1st June), 2015, and 2016 to date, indicating how much was drawn down by each Councillor and the conferences attended by each Councillor, including location of same.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The conference budget for Members of the City Council was set by the DoECLG following the May 2014 Local Elections (Circular LG 12/14) as follows :- 2014 - €350 2015 and future years - €700
A Member may, with the agreement of a fellow Member, use part of his/her conference allocation, subject to a maximum of €300 extra per annum – in other words, no Member may be allowed more than €1,000 conference allowance in any one year.
All other information requested in the question is available on the DCC website under the heading ‘Councillors’ Expenses Paid’ at this link : http://www.dublincity.ie/main- menu-your-council/your-city-councillors
Q.67 COUNCILLOR TINA MACVEIGH To ask our Housing Maintenance Manager to carry out a full inspection of the property of our tenant at (details supplied) and to carry out whatever remedial works are necessary to resolve excessive damp and condensation throughout the dwelling.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The Area Maintenance Officer confirms this dwelling was inspected. He reports the following: 1. The tenant requested insulation of the dwelling. Our Energy Liaison Officer reports that this dwelling is not suitable for the Government funded fabric upgrade programme as it is of solid wall construction. This dwelling may be suitable for Phase 2, which includes external cladding. However due to the fact that the quantity of the funding is currently unknown and the costs of the works not tendered no commitment can be given as to the timeframe for completion of any works. 2. The tenant wishes to have the pre-paid gas meter removed. Gas meters can only be installed/removed by Gas Networks Ireland. The tenant has been advised to contact GNI. 3. The central heating was checked by our Heating Section and found to be in good working order. 4. There was no evidence of dampness found on inspection.
Q.68 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive if a dog fouling sign can be erected at Ellenfield Park?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Arrangements have been made to put in place anti-dog fouling signs at the above location.
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Q.69 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive the criteria employed for installing cameras at traffic lights?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: CCTV Cameras are installed at major junctions around the city that have high volumes of traffic and pedestrian movements, and also along Quality Bus Corridor routes, Luas lines and dedicated cycle ways. They assist in the DCC Control Room, being able to monitor live images of traffic moving through the SCATS controlled junctions. This enables DCC to make any necessary changes to the SCATS system that will benefit traffic or pedestrian movements. The availability of a communications infrastructure (DCC Fibre, Eir fibre etc) on site is a prerequisite for a CCTV Camera installation.
Q.70 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive how many landlords have accepted the Housing Assistance Payment to date covering how many properties in Dublin City Council area?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: There are 183 HAP tenancies arranged through the Homeless HAP Pilot project. These tenancies have been created throughout the entire Dublin region via the HAP section operating within Dublin City Council on behalf of the four Dublin Local Authorities. The scheme allows landlords to nominate agents for the purpose of property management and rental collection. Some landlords have multiple properties which are in more than one Dublin Local Authority area. Hence, a specific figure as to the number of landlords who have rented properties as part of a greater portfolio within the Council administrative area to Homeless HAP tenants is not yet available.
Q.71 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive how many people are currently working for Dublin City Council on the Gateway Scheme and how many commenced on the scheme but subsequently departed it.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: There are currently 115 people working on the Gateway Scheme with Dublin City Council. A total of 134 persons have commenced the scheme to date and 19 have subsequently departed it.
Q.72 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he could outline all State or Public Bodies – other than local area development type bodies – that Dublin City Council is represented on by staff members and indicate who represents the Council on same.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Dublin Docklands Council (Jim Keogan and Paul Clegg) Grangegorman Development Agency (John O’Hara) Digital Hub Development Agency (Owen Keegan and Gerry Macken) Local Government Management Association (LGMA) (Owen Keegan) National Transport Authority (Owen Keegan) Ringsend Toll Bridge Designated Activity Company. (Brendan O’Brien) St. Patricks Festival (Vincent Norton)
The above list does not include community bases bodies.
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Q.73 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he could list all circulars received from Government Departments requiring action by the Council since January 1st 2016 and up to March 31st 2016.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: January Circular: Housing 1 /2016 8 January 2016 Local Authority House Purchase and Improvement Loans, Shared Ownership and Affordable Housing. Circular : Housing 2 / 2016 11 January 2016 New Procedure for Single Stage Approval of Social Housing Capital Construction Projects below €2m in Value
Circular: Housing 3/2016 19 January 2016 Statistical Quarterly Return for Quarter 4 2015
February Circular: Housing 4/2016 1 February 2016 Capital Loan and Subsidy Scheme – Management and Maintenance Allowance.
Circular: Housing 5/2016 1 February 2016 Housing Allocation Scheme – Ministerial Direction to 4 Dublin Housing Authorities Circular: Housing 6/2016 1 February 2016 Housing Allocation Schemes - Ministerial Direction Circular Housing 7/2016 2 February 2016 Adaptations and extensions to social housing stock Disabled Persons Grants (DPGs); DPG Extensions; Improvement Works in Lieu (IWILS) Circular: Housing 8/2016 10 February 2016 Capital Funding Schemes for the Provision of Rental Accommodation by Approved Housing Bodies - Local Authority/Approved Housing Body Loan Mortgage Documents
Circular Housing 9 /2016 17 February 2016 Traveller Accommodation – Determination of Capital Allocations for 2016
Circular Housing 10 /2016 7 February 2016 2015 End of year Reports – rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS)
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March Circular : Housing 11/2016 8 March 2016 Energy Efficiency 2016 - Phases 1 & 2
Circular : Housing 12 of 2016 14 March 2016 Rental Accommodation Scheme Monthly Progress Reports - eReturns:
Circular : Housing 13 of 2016 22 March 2016 2016 Claims under Local Authority Mortgage to Rent (LAMTR ) Scheme and certain revisions to the Scheme
The South East Area Office has not received any circulars from government departments during this time.
Date Details Received Fin 01 2016 14.01.2016 Dublin City Landsdowne Road Agreement
Fin 02 2016 19.01.2016 Pay and Pensions Monthly Estimates 2016
Fin 03 2016 27.01.2016 Annual Financial Statement 2015 – Amendment to Appendix 7 DPER 01- 21.03.2016 Construction Procurement revision of arrangements 2016
CLS 1.2016 22.02.2016 Pensions Ombudsman Returns
L2-2016 19.02.2016 Recoupment of Income Lost on Rates from Irish Water
S2-2016 29.02.2016 Irish Water Previous Service Pension Scheme
Please see attached list of Circulars for 2016.
Q.74 COUNCILLOR MÍCHEÁL MACDONNCHA To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor
Q.75 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive to give me a report on the potential land rezoning of the former Carlisle Health and Fitness Club, now controlled by Ben Dunne gyms, 52-54 Kimmage Road West, Dublin 12 in the upcoming city development plan. In this report, I would like to know the following information
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Did DCC staff meet with the property owner and when did such a meeting take place.
Why would Dublin City Council seek to grant a partial rezoning from Z9 to Z1 when a large scale development could impact the River Poddle which has recently flooded?
What impact would residential development have here on the nearby River Poddle.
Were DCC staff aware of any diminution of the environment and to recreational facilities such a land rezoning could have.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The issue raised here is a matter for the Development Plan process and submissions have been received in this regard. The matter will be dealt with as part of the consideration by members of the Chief Executive’s report on submissions together with the Chief Executive’s report on any motions received on the matter.
Q.76 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.77 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive how much funding has been provided by Dublin City Council to the Liberties Business Forum since its inception?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The South Central Area office initiated the Liberties Business Area Improvement Initiative in February 2014 as a means of providing a targeted and coordinated response to a variety of challenges facing the main commercial streets of The Liberties. These include declining commercial activity, vacancy and dereliction, declining quality of the public realm, poor perceptions of the area, and difficulty engaging stakeholders in a process of renewal.
South Central Area Office has funded the Initiative by providing a dedicated programme manager who is based within the local area office. Projects identified with the Initiative such as public realm improvements, promotional events and materials, visitor maps, and the shop front improvement scheme has also been funded by South Central Area Office as part of its overall general expenditure in the area during the period.
As part of the initiative, The Liberties Business Forum was established by Dublin City Council South Central Area Office and local stakeholders in March 2014 as a forum to engage large and small businesses and property owners in a renewal programme of the area. The forum established itself as a not for profit company in May 2015. To date, South Central Area Office has not made any funding to Liberties Business Forum. However, the Forum has made funding available to The Liberties Business Area Improvement Initiative that supported the development of an area website www.libertiesdublin.ie and a contracted Marketing & Promotions Officer for the area during the year 2015/2016.
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Q.78 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans for DCC provided Social Housing in the City (excluding AHB's). In my answer I would like this broken down by housing area, and what stage the developments are at in terms of planning, finance etc.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: An updated report on social housing projects will be circulated to each of the next Area Committee Meetings.
Q.79 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive if (Details Supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.80 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive if (Details Supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.81 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive if (Details Supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.82 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive if (Details Supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.83 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the chief executive, (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.84 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive, (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.85 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive, (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.86 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive, (details supplied).
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.87 COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the Chief Executive when he intends to repaint the Ha'Penny Bridge this year?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: We intend to have some cleaning and painting works (railings and outer faces of main arch ribs/superstructure) carried out before the 19th of May next.
Q.88 COUNCILLOR RAY MCADAM To ask the Chief Executive to indicate what progress has been made on bringing revised plans for the proposed Liffey Cycle Route to the full Council for debate?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A preferred option for the Liffey Cycle Route is currently being finalised taking into account the impacts of the recent proposals for the College Green Plaza.
It is intended to present this report to the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee at its meeting on 27th April, 2016, with recommendations on how to proceed with this project.
The Liffey Cycle Route will be brought to the full City Council monthly meeting as part of the statutory planning process once preliminary designs have been developed.
Q.89 COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to respond to (details supplied)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.90 COUNCILLOR SÉAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.91 COUNCILLOR SÉAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.92 COUNCILLOR SÉAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
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Q.93 COUNCILLOR SÉAMAS MCGRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.94 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.95 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive to take action to ensure (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.96 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details enclosed).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.97 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details enclosed).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.98 COUNCILLOR TERESA KEEGAN Will the Chief Executive arrange for the resurfacing of the carriageway on Glasilawn Ave between Glasanoan Rd and Fitzmaurice Rd as there are several complaints from local residents?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Road Maintenance Services have inspected the condition of the carriageway on Glasilawn Avenue between the junction with Fitzmaurice Road and the junction with Glasilawn Road and confirm that its condition is generally satisfactory. Therefore the resurfacing of this road is not necessary at the present time.
Localised repairs will be carried out in the concrete carriageway outside no 14.
Q.99 COUNCILLOR TERESA KEEGAN Will the Chief Executive provide an estimate of the cost of replacing the concrete surface on Griffith Avenue extension between the junction of Ballygall Road East and Tolka Estate Road with a modern road surface and undertake to provide such funding to allow these works take place in the near future.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Road Maintenance informs that the cost of overlaying a bituminous surface layer over the entire length of Griffith Avenue concrete carriageway between the above- mentioned junctions is estimated at €110,000.
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In addition, the concrete road surface of Griffith Avenue road is in a satisfactory condition and does not necessitate a bituminous overlay at the present time, however its condition will be monitored and localised repairs will be carried out as necessary.
It should be noted that the current year’s budget has been allocated to major works agreed at the 2016 works programme North West Area meeting in March. In addition, there are a significant number of arterial and estate roads (i.e. roadways and footways) in need of major repair works pending subsequent funding available.
Q.100 COUNCILLOR TERESA KEEGAN Will the Chief Executive arrange for a survey and upgrade of the cycling surface on Beaumont Road and Skelly's Lane, Dublin 9?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Road Maintenance Services completed full carriageway resurfacing on Beaumont Road between Shantalla Road and Montrose Avenue in 2015 which included full resurfacing of the cycle lane.
Localised carriageway repairs were also completed on Beaumont Road between Shantalla Road and Collins Avenue at damaged sections of carriageway.
There are no plans to complete resurfacing works on Skelly’s Lane in 2016 nor are there plans to complete additional works on Beaumont Road.
Q.101 COUNCILLOR TERESA KEEGAN Will the Chief Executive arrange for an immediate safety review of the traffic lights outside Whitehall Church on Swords Road, Dublin 9 as motorists are complaining that it is very difficult to identify the colour of the lights when travelling south if it is sunny.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A review of the Traffic Signals visibility will be carried out at this location and a report issued once the review has been completed.
Q.102 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive according to the Halloween report presented to the Central Area JPC, Dublin City Council’s Waste Enforcement Unit carries out regular audits and compliance inspections on tyre retailers and garages to determine compliance for producer responsibility. Can the Chief Executive detail all audits and inspections carried out over the past two years?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Dublin City Council’s Waste Enforcement Unit carry out regular audits and inspections on tyre retailers and garages to ensure compliance with regard to the disposal of end-of-life tyres.
In 2014, out of 39 audits carried out, 13 were within the Central area and, in 2015, 43 audits were carried out of which 7 were within the Central Area, by the Waste Enforcement Unit to ensure compliance.
These audits are conducted throughout the year; however, increased priority is assigned to this function during the two month period prior to Halloween.
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Q.103 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY Can the Chief Executive confirm whether Dublin City Council management are currently in discussions regarding the further outsourcing of aspects of waste management services?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Over the past twelve months a comprehensive study of the Waste Management Division has been undertaken. The review included an examination of work practices, manning levels, shift patterns, management, supervision, overall effectiveness and efficiency. We have been engaging with the Trade Union representatives and are now at the stage where definite proposals are being tabled. The process is being progressed in accordance with the agreed Industrial Relations process as outlined in the Public Service Agreement 2010-2018. The question of outsourcing the service is not being discussed as part of the current negotiations.
Q.104 COUNCILLOR ÉILIS RYAN To ask the Chief Executive for a map with locations of all public litter bins in the Central Area, and a list of all public litter bins, and their locations, which have been removed over the last five years?
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Dublin City Council completed a comprehensive survey of all litter bins in its administrative area in October 2013. . Attached is a map of the locations of litter bins in the Central Area as at 13/10/2013. A complete review of the locations is currently underway and is expected to be completed before June 2016.
There are no figures available for the number of bins removed from different areas over the past five years. We are in the process of upgrading our computer records systems and electronically tagging all our litter bins so such information should be available in the future once this process is complete.
Q.105 COUNCILLOR ÉILIS RYAN To ask the Chief Executive for a report on which waste collection companies intend to operate bag collections after July 2016, and, if the Chief Executive does not have a definitive list, what the council's back-up plan is in the case of no company choosing to continue bag collection after July 2016.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: There are a number of waste collection companies currently providing a bag collection service to households in the City and the Council is not aware that any of them will cease to provide this service after the 1st July 2016. This matter has also been raised at the Special Committee of the City Council on Waste Regulations where it will receive further consideration.
Q.106 COUNCILLOR ÉILIS RYAN To ask the Chief Executive for a report on costs of providing a public waste collection service in (a) Dublin as a whole, and (b) the Central Area, per annum, in the three years preceding the introduction of waste charges, including details of labour numbers and wages paid.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Waste Management Services are currently compiling a report on the above issue and it will be forwarded to the Councillor once completed.
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Q.107 COUNCILLOR ÉILIS RYAN To ask the Chief Executive for a report on the costs to the council in waste management in the three years preceding the introduction of waste collection charges, and in 2013, 2014 and 2015, including a breakdown of
(a) The cost of removal of illegally dumped waste (including a breakdown of labour time, equipment, time to investigate, maintenance of litter reporting mechanisms);
(b) The cost of street sweeping (including a breakdown of labour time and equipment)
(c) The cost of operating investigation and compliance schemes such as the north inner city litter action scheme
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Waste Management Services are currently compiling a report on the above issue and it will be forwarded to the Councillor once completed.
Q.108 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive to give details of any lands owned or controlled by Dublin City Council in the centre of Chapelizod such as the former vegetable shop known as Gambel’s Building, and to make a statement on the matter.”
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Dublin City Council owns Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 Martins Row also known as Main Street Chapelizod. No.18, which includes the land to rear and No. 19 are recent acquisitions. It is necessary for the City Council to use its powers to compulsorily acquire the title of the unknown fee simple owner in nos. 18 and 19 and the access laneway to the side. It is then intended to advertise the combined lands for sale at the earliest opportunity.
Q.109 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive to make a statement regarding the future management and upgrading of Darndale Park, and to comment on how issues relating to horses, quad bikes and litter will be addressed?”
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Darndale Park is an important neighbourhood park and amenity located to the north of Darndale Estate. Parks and Landscape Services maintain this park by direct labour to the extent that current available resources permit. This Service together with The North Central Area office have regular meetings with stakeholders of the park from the Darndale area and challenges such as those associated with abuse of this park by those with horses, motorbikes and dumping regularly discussed and addressed. In the past number of years investment has taken place to encourage use of the park through playground improvement, gateway modifications, and increase in the frequency of removal of dumped material. Unfortunately at present there is a high level of abuse of this park despite the efforts of Dublin City Council and of Community Groups and Sports Clubs in the area. At the current time through the involvement of the Area Community staff, a specific Gateway project is in the process of being put in place for operations to be carried out at the park which it is considered will have a positive impact on the extent of such abuses taking place and through its interaction with community groups in the area should increase the positive use of the park. Further investment is planned with regard to facilities
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improvement with drainage operations planned for the playing pitches and surface renewal of the kick about area.
Q.110 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive to make a statement on his plans for a large maintenance depot on Marrowbone Lane and to indicate whether he can ensure that the plans for a sports centre in this part of the south-west inner city are also accommodated, and would he consider producing an urban framework to tackle the poor quality urban environment along the entire street while recognising that most of the lands and property are controlled by the City Council.”
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The Liberties Local Area Plan is the approved local framework guiding the development of the Liberties area, including Marrowbone Lane. The LAP states that the development of the City Council’s land holding in the Liberties Area is a key element of the LAP. Section 1.3.2, the purpose of the LAP, states:
The depot sites in addition to the housing estates make up a considerable portion of the study area and the proposals for these sites aim to deliver a number of objectives including:
• promoting investment, economic development, employment growth and market services such as shopping • improving the urban design quality of the area • building homes to better space and construction standards with energy efficient systems • developing a modern depot facility • improving the legibility and permeability of the area • creating a network of high quality public spaces • improving cultural, leisure and sport facilities • supporting economic regeneration • providing childcare facilities
The LAP identifies the subject area, the Depot Lands, as being a significant redevelopment site (section 7.4 of the LAP). In relation to the development of the area, it states:
Two new routes are proposed that open up the depot lands and create frontages for landlocked underdeveloped sites. The east-west and north-south routes will form new streets increasing connectivity generally in the Liberties area and permitting access to two key public green open spaces at the Weir Home and HSE facilities on the north and south of Cork Street.
St Catharine’s Leisure Centre will benefit from an expanded site including a new all weather sport pitches to the rear. The centre will have an enhanced setting by means of a widening of Marrowbone Lane and an adjacent mixed use active frontage as part of the DCC paving depot redevelopment.
Continuous and active street frontages and suitable pavement widths are to be sought to enhanced the quality of the public realm along Marrowbone and Forbes Lanes in particular where the industrial uses currently offer up blank boundary walls or fences
The LAP identifies community and public realm improvements to be delivered by the redevelopment of the site including the provision of an all weather pitch, development
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of a crèche, improved permeability through the area, provision of an extension to Robert Street and Allingham Street
The Liberties area is also identified as a Strategic Development and Regeneration Area under the draft Plan, with the subject area being indicated as a key development area.
There is a motion under the Draft Development Plan to rezone these lands to Z9. Having regard to the identification of the site as a key development site in the Liberties LAP and to the SDRA designation in the draft Plan, it is considered that the Z9 zoning over the whole site is not appropriate and would conflict with the objectives of the LAP and would also undermine City Council service provision by preventing the development of a new Depot on a greatly reduced site.
As recognised in the LAP, the Marrowbone Lane lands have a multi-functional role. The site is strategically important to provide critical services which support and maintain the City’s infrastructure. The LAP also provides for employment and new housing on the lands, with new streets linked to the surrounding area.
Part of the site adjacent to St. Catherine’s Church it identified in the LAP for outdoor recreational purposes and it is recommended that this should be zoned Z9, with the remainder zoned Z6 and Z10.
There is an active project to rationalise the number of depots in the Dublin City Council Area and the intention has always been to maintain an operational presence in Marrowbone Lane. The draft design layout that has been prepared for the Marrowbone Lane Depot lands (see attached sketch) complies fully with the LAP. It will facilitate redevelopment of the depot site to ensure the improved delivery of critical operations on 45% of Dublin City Council lands. It will also facilitate the delivery of an additional 10,135m2 of residential development, public realm improvements along the existing Marrowbone Lane and on the proposed two new routes on Robert Street South and Allingham Street. It will also provide three additional all weather practice size pitches (two 20x35m pitches and one 40x25m) adjacent to St. Catherine’s.
In a recent report I have recommended that the council should revert to the zoning as per Local Area Plan and current City Development Plan, Z6 and Z10, with new Z9 zoning, open space, adjacent to St Catherine’s and to the west of the proposed new link road between Marrowbone Lane and Allingham Street.
The depot lands in Marrowbone Lane currently accommodate a number of operational City Council Depots providing flooding and surface water drainage, public lighting and electrical, waste management and water supply & waste water services to the citizens and businesses of the city. The operation of these Depots is essential to the continued efficient provision of City Council services by direct labour in the inner city area. The City Council has prepared plans to consolidate the existing Depot, which will improve the working conditions of staff, address health and safety concerns and improve operational efficiency. The proposed redevelopment of the Depot will reduce the extent of the site it occupies thus releasing land to meet specific objectives in the Liberties Local Area Plan including the development of a number of all weather pitches adjacent to St. Catherine’s Leisure Centre. The realisation of this plan will not be possible under the currently proposed zoning in the Draft Development Plan and will be a missed opportunity to improve the public realm, provide additional routes and permeability in the area while also delivering on additional sporting facilities adjacent to St. Catherine’s Sports Centre.
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Q.111 COUNCILLOR CIARÁN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive to make a statement regarding the level of staffing at hostels used by Dublin City Council Homeless services, and to comment on the training that front line staff receive in relation to tackling anti-social behaviour in such accommodation?”
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Staffing: There are agreed staff to client ratios which are in place and which form the basis of a) funding for service providers and the support to be provided and b) service level agreements with agreed targets for service providers and c) which ensures that adequate staffing is in place to deliver homeless services and supports. It is also noted that a key element of SLAs for service providers includes intervention where challenging behaviour occurs and in terms of good neighbourhood policies and procedures.
Training and Staff Competencies:
The Dublin Region Homeless Executive1 (DRHE) completes an annual review of staff training needs to ascertain demand and identify key areas of train need/ gaps to inform the annual programme of training provision.
Current Training Provision
Accredited Training (delivered on site in Dublin City University)
a. 16 month three module Undergraduate Certificate Programme in Homeless Prevention and Intervention. Training is aimed at key workers/frontline local authority homeless services and wider homeless sector services staff engaged in assessment and placement functions and support planning interventions to build on existing skill, knowledge and competence in effectively supporting people moving out of homelessness. Programme commenced in September 2009 with 290 staff successfully completed Annual intake 30 - 40 students every September for academic year. Students undertake three modules on Assessment and Support Planning: Process and Practice, Socio-Economic Needs of People/Families Experiencing Homelessness and Health, Illness, Addiction and Homelessness.
b. Three month Effective Management in Homeless Services Module. Training is aimed at managers in homeless sector services to enhance their management/ leadership practice and develop their expertise in operational supervision/support of staff engaged in assessment and support planning interventions Initial module commenced in 2009 with 3 modules delivered in 2009/2010 and 2011 with 57 managers successfully completed Improved and updated module re-commenced in February 2016 with 24 managers currently enrolled. Students undertaking lectures on areas Caring for Self, Supporting Staff, Strategic Management and Socio-Political Contexts, Operational Supervision and Project Management.
Both Certificate Programme and Managers module are accredited at Level 8 with 10 credits per module on the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) National Framework of Qualifications (equivalent to primary degree level)
1 DRHE is a regional shared service and support unit within DCCs Housing and Residential
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Local Authority Training Framework 2016
c. The DRHE is providing a framework of training for local authority staff commencing from April 21st for the remainder of 2016. This training takes place for three hours bi-monthly and is provided primarily for new or existing local authority staff from the four Dublin local authority areas and secondly to Section 10 funded service staff. d. The areas of training include: i. Staff Support: Self Care, Boundary Setting and Work/Life Balance ii. Working with People who Experience Mental Health Difficulties iii. Assessment, Case Management Processes, Inter-agency Protocols and Working iv. PASS System/Data Protection/FOI v. Understanding the Social Protection/Welfare System and Entitlements vi. Dealing with Challenging Behaviour/Potential Violence in the Workplace vii. Housing Policies/Practice, Estate Management, Move On Options viii. Prevention/Tenancy Sustainment ix. Support to Live Independently (SLI), Long-Term Accommodation x. Housing Assistance Payment/Dublin Place Finders Service xi. Helpline Skills xii. Working with People who Experience Mental Health Difficulties xiii. Assessment, Case Management Processes, Inter-agency Protocols and Working xiv. PASS System/Data Protection/FOI xv. Understanding the Social Protection/Welfare System and Entitlements xvi. Dealing with Challenging Behaviour/Potential Violence in the Workplace xvii. Housing Policies/Practice, Estate Management, Move On Options xviii. Prevention/Tenancy Sustainment xix. Support to Live Independently (SLI), Long-Term Accommodation xx. Housing Assistance Payment/Dublin Place Finders Service xxi. Helpline Skills
Induction Training within Private Emergency Accommodation (PEA)
e. Dublin City Council is working to put in place a training induction programme for landlords/ house managers working within a PEA setting landlords outlining the new PEA Guidelines that are being put into place by Dublin City Council.
Q.112 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive to (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.113 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive to (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor
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Q.114 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied).
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor.
Q.115 COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE Can the Chief Executive please explain the process and criteria by which Marrowbone Lane was chosen as the preferred location of a proposed “Super Depot”.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: A review is currently underway of DCC’s existing depot network with a view to improving the working conditions of the operational staff while also achieving a major rationalisation with resulting operational efficiencies and savings.
The proposal is to develop a consolidated depot incorporating Waste Management, Housing, Public Lighting, Traffic, Water, Drainage and Roads Maintenance operations. The consolidated depot will operate on a shared basis with shared stores, staff and welfare facilities, parking, workshops, fleet management and office accommodation. This project will deliver improved facilities and working conditions for staff, operational efficiencies and the opportunity to enhance operations through greater use of technology. The consolidation of operations into a greatly reduced number of locations will facilitate the release of Council owned lands for more appropriate uses.
The project will also examine the opportunity to provide community gain at the locations selected.
The current proposal is a two depot strategy with one large operational centre at St. Margaret’s Road in Ballymun and a second location at Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8.
An analysis of all current depots was carried out to examine the locations, current zonings, condition, number of staff, number of fleet, hours of operation, type of operations etc. A number of options were considered, one of which was to examine the opportunity to consolidate operations in one of the larger depots. This was not deemed possible for most depots with the exception of Marrowbone Lane. Dublin City Council has had an operational presence in Marrowbone Lane for over 40 years and it has proven to be a strategically well located depot to deliver services to the South side of the City and city centre as well as deal with emergency situations. There is also a Local Area Plan in place that was developed following extensive public consultation with the community that recognised the importance of the depot lands from an operational perspective.
A number of other Dublin City Council sites were considered for suitability for city centre and southside operations including lands in Cherry Orchard, Pigeon House Road and Jamestown Road. Marrowbone Lane was selected as the most centrally located depot that would serve city centre and southside operations.
This project is still in its initial stages and full feasibility studies have yet to be carried out. However, it should be noted that these lands currently accommodate a number of operational City Council Depots providing flooding and surface water drainage, public lighting and electrical, waste management and water supply & waste water services to the citizens and businesses of the city. The operation of these Depots is
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essential to the continued efficient provision of City Council services by direct labour in the inner city area. The City Council has prepared plans to consolidate the existing Depot, which will improve the working conditions of staff, address health and safety concerns and improve operational efficiency. The proposed redevelopment of the Depot will reduce the extent of the site it occupies thus releasing land to meet specific objectives in the Liberties Local Area Plan including the development of a number of all weather pitches adjacent to St. Catherine’s Leisure Centre, increased permeability with two new routes, improved public realm and housing.
Q.116 COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE Can the Chief Executive ask that our Housing Maintenance Section includes the Ravensdale Close, Dublin 12 complex, in a complete insulation programme; these units suffer bad dampness from poor insulation. Additionally, in the meantime can they ensure that all vacant units be fully insulated to BER standards before been allocated to new tenants.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: Dublin City Council has carried out surveys on some of these units for suitability for inclusion in the Fabric Upgrade Insulation Programme. D.C.C. is currently in the process of completing phase one of the programmes (Cavity wall Units). As these are of solid wall construction, Our Energy Liaison Officer reports that these dwellings are not suitable for the Government funded fabric upgrade programme. These dwellings may be suitable for Phase 2, which includes external cladding. However due to the fact that the quantity of the funding is currently unknown and the costs of the works not tendered no commitment can be given as to the timeframe for completion of any works. Any vacant units are insulated as part of the refurbishment works prior to being allocated to new tenants.
Q.117 COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE Can the Chief Executive give a report on the progress of the development of the linear park on Dolphins Barn Street? Can this report explain why work seems to come to a standstill, and when the ugly bollards/fencing will be removed and the space opened up as a public domain facility.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPLY: The concrete barriers are a temporary measure to prevent casual use of the site as a car park given the proximity of the Coombe Hospital and the parking problems in the area. It is planned to replace the barriers with new raised kerbing before a pop-up linear park is created in the area between the new boundary wall and the public footpath prior to its possible future development.
Page 70 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 134/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Head of Finance
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Monthly Local Fund Statement ______
Background Attached for consideration by the elected members in this May Council Agenda is the Local Fund Statement for the period 27th February 2016 to 25th March 2016. This report is presented in a format agreed at the Finance SPC and noted by the City Council at its meeting in September 2011. The agreed format provides information on:
Monthly receipts and payments for current period and same period last year. Cumulative receipts and payments for current year and last year. Details of main receipting areas and receipts over €1m for the current month and same period last year. Details of payroll payments and non pay payments over €1m in the current month and same period last year.
Overview Over the period 27/02/16 to 25/03/16 Dublin City Council made payments to the value of €120.8m. Dublin City Council receipted €119.6m of funds with a period deficit of payments over receipts of €1.2m moving to a net credit balance at period end of €41.5m. This value of €41.5m is the maximum value applicable, as it includes the full value of payments made whether cashed or not. As at 25/03/2016 Dublin City Council had placed €70.8m on investment.
Receipts During the period Dublin City Council receipted €119.6m. €6.2m was received from the Department of the Environment, of which, €3.7m was received for RAS 1st Quarter 2016 Rent Commitment and €1.8m for SICAP. €5.9m was received in respect of fire services; €3.1m from Fingal County Council (for January and February 2016), €1.5m from South Dublin County Council and €1.2m from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council (both for February 2016). €1.9m was received in respect of Housing Loans, being €1m less than the same period in 2015 which contained an exceptional payment for large redemptions. €1.2m was received in respect of the East Link toll bridge for Quarter 1 2016. €2.8m was received from the Housing Finance Agency in respect of Variable Loan Annuities draw downs. Rates receipts in the period amount to €41.2m and are higher than the corresponding period in 2015 owing to early payments (March over April) by some companies.
Page 71 Payments During the period Dublin City Council made payments to the value of €120.8m. €1.4m was paid to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform in respect of the City Mortuary Office: Mortuary Project, Whitehall. €1.5m was paid to the Revenue Commissioners in respect of the Local Property Tax on Local Authority housing units. €21m was paid in respect of pay, €6.5m less than the same period in 2015. This is due to the associated PAYE/PRSI payment of €6.5m being processed outside of this period.
EU/IMF Reporting The next report under the EU/IMF reporting framework is for the 1st Quarter 2016 (i.e. January – March 2016). Dublin City Council must submit the suite of reports to the Department of the Environment by Wednesday 25th May 2016. The EU/IMF reports will be included with the June 2016 City Council Financial Report.
Kathy Quinn Head of Finance 27th April 2016
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Current Year Previous Year
Monthly Receipts and Payments 27th February to 25th March 2016 28th February to 27th March 2015
Balance Credit 42,690,563 Credit 26,768,984
Payments -120,822,694 -92,809,920 Receipts 119,583,562 81,614,389
Difference Debit -1,239,132 Debit -11,195,531
Balance Credit 41,451,431 Credit 15,573,453
Note: Note: Overdraft facility 2016: €50m Overdraft facility 2015: €50m At 25th March there were investments of €70.8m At 27th March there were investments of €38.8m
Cumulative Receipts and Payments 1st January to 25th March 2016 1st January to 27th March 2015
Opening Balance Credit 87,325,753 Credit 22,590,367
Payments -269,161,424 -238,491,428 Receipts 223,287,102 231,474,514
Difference Debit -45,874,322 Debit -7,016,914
Balance Credit 41,451,431 Credit 15,573,453
Receipts March 2016 March 2015
Main Receipting Areas Rates 41,235,606 35,212,404 Housing Rents 5,961,432 5,815,561 Housing Loans 1,923,905 2,986,284 Parking Meter 1,975,750 1,985,634 Department of the Environment 6,166,707 - Local Authority 5,868,050 4,168,005 East Link Tolls 1,155,904 -
Individual Receipts Over €1m Investments Returned 35,000,000 10,000,000 Housing Finance Agency (HFA) 2,845,593 277,400
Other Receipts under €1m Other Receipts 17,450,615 21,169,101
Total Receipts 119,583,562 81,614,389
Payments March 2016 March 2015
Pay Payroll Payments -20,922,574 -27,485,295
Non-Pay Payments Over €1m Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform -1,395,000 - Investments -60,000,000 -25,000,000 Revenue Commissioners -1,481,078 -1,420,936
Other Payments under €1m Other Payments -37,024,042 -38,903,689
Total Payments (Pay and Non-Pay) -120,822,694 -92,809,920
Kathy Quinn Page 73 Head of Finance Page 74 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 127/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Chief Executive
WITH REFERENCE TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Herewith please find Report No. 127/2016 Annual Financial Statements for 2015.
Owen P. Keegan Chief Executive Dublin City Council 28th April 2016
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Page 76 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Dublin City Council For the year ended 31st December 2015 UNAUDITED
Page 77 CONTENTS
Financial Review 1-7
Certificate of Chief Executive and Head of Finance 8
Audit Opinion 9
Graphs 10-14
Statement of Accounting Policies 15-18
Financial Accounts
Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income & Expenditure Account) 19
Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) 20
Statement of Funds Flow (Funds Flow Statement) 21
Notes on and forming part of the Accounts 22-32
Appendices
1 Analysis of Expenditure 33
2 Expenditure and Income by Division 34-41
3 Analysis of Income from Grants and Subsidies 42
4 Analysis of Income from Goods and Services 43
5 Summary of Capital Expenditure and Income 44
6 Capital Expenditure and Income by Division 45
7 Major Revenue Collections 46
8 Interest of Local Authorities in Companies 47
9 Summary of Local Property Tax Allocated 48
Glossary of Terms 49-50
Page 78 Introduction continuing to make changes in how we work. It will assist in further service reviews over the I am pleased to present the Annual Financial course of 2016 and beyond. These effective Statements of Dublin City Council for the controls have enabled Dublin City Council to financial year ended 31st December 2015. bring forward the advantage of once off issues Comparative figures are given for 2014. Dublin such as additional income that arose with City is the economic hub of the Dublin Region, regard to the Non Principal Private Residence which in turn is the economic hub of the State. charges. Dublin City has a diverse economy, a source of employment and income for an area well beyond the City itself. Dublin is a centre for retail, financial, higher education, medical, Accounting Statements, Notes & cultural and entertainment activities. Appendices
The aim of the Annual Financial Statement is to fairly present the financial position of Dublin Review of Dublin City Council’s City Council as at the end of 2015. This is Financial Performance in 2015 achieved through the production of Statements, Notes and Appendices, as required by the Dublin City Council had an overall surplus for regulatory accounting framework set by the the year of €0.2m, which when added to our Minister for the Environment, Community and opening general reserve of €28.4m gave a Local Government. The purpose of each of closing reserve of €28.6m. The Council’s bank these documents is set out in the glossary. position at the end of 2015 was a credit balance of €88.4m, and the Council operated in credit for 365 days in 2015. At the year end the Council had €51.7m invested with Financial Changes to Accounting Policies Institutes on our behalf and on joint deposit. The City Council’s bank balance included cash Changes to Accounting Policies are set out on hand of €18m relating to Loan Redemptions later regarding the accounting treatment and Relending and €3m working capital cash relating to: received from Irish Water in relation to the operation of the Service Level Agreement. Further detail is available in the Statement of Loss of Rates on Water Network Funds Flow. Reductions in PRD Redemption of Water related loans In 2015 the Entry Year Property Levy secured Commercial Rates Collection an additional €2.48m income and the Non Accounting for Local Property Tax Principal Private Residence Charge was Other matters €5.02m greater than originally budgeted for. Irish Public Bodies Mutual Insurances paid a dividend of €533k. Revenue Expenditure Dublin City Council adjusts and matches both operational day to day spend and its long-term During 2015, Revenue (i.e. day to day capital investment programme with available operations) Expenditure amounted to €771m funding and resources. with income of €771.2m, giving an excess of income over expenditure of €0.2m (see Table Central to all of Dublin City Council’s services 1). This demonstrates an increase in General is the objective to maintain and support Reserves of €0.2m businesses and households through the provision of quality value driven services. €m
Revenue Expenditure on City 771.0
Council Service
Revenue Income 771.2 Financial Management Measures 2015 (Government Grants, Service Charges & Rates) Over the course of 2015 Dublin City Council Excess of Income over Expenditure 0.2 managed its resource base effectively. The
City Council have in place a programme of Table 1: Revenue Expenditure 2015 prudent expenditure controls, strengthened debt collection measures, limited exposure to capital projects and accelerated a review Transfers to Reserve Fund process of work practices and resource demands. This programme continues into the future. It has been a key enabler in the City As required by the regulatory accounting Council’s capacity to limit the impact of reduced framework set by the Minister for the resources on services to the relatively low level Environment, Community & Local Government, that has occurred. The programme is critical to expenditure shown in the 2015 Statement of Comprehensive Income is net of transfer to
Page 79 1 reserves i.e. transfer to reserves are excluded. €m Note 14 “Transfers from / (to) Reserves” Opening Balance (Debit) (25.6) provides greater detail on these transfers. The Expenditure as at 31st December 249.2 movement from gross expenditure to net 2015 expenditure indicated in the AFS is set out in Income 174.2 Table 2. Net Transfers (€25.2 - €2.1) 23.1 Closing Balance 31st December (77.5) €m 2015 (Debit) Expenditure 723.0 Transfers to Reserve 48.0 Table 4: Capital Account 2015 Final Expenditure 771.0
Table 2: Movement from Gross to Net Expenditure 2015 Development Contributions
Section 48 of the Planning and Development Income is also expressed in the AFS net of Act 2000 enables Dublin City Council when transfers to reserves, as presented in Table 3. granting a planning permission under Section
34 of the Act to include conditions requiring the €m payment of a contribution. This contribution is Income 409.8 in respect of public infrastructure and facilities Rates Income 336.3 benefiting development in the area of the Local Property Tax 6.8 planning authority and that is provided, or that Pension Levy 16.2 is intended will be provided by or on behalf of a Income before Transfers 769.1 Local Authority (regardless of other sources of Plus Transfers from Reserves 2.1 funding for the infrastructure and facilities). Final Income 771.2 Dublin City Council’s first Development Contributions Scheme under the 2000 Act Table 3: Movement from Gross to Net Income 2015 came into operation on 1st January 2004 and a subsequent scheme (2010 – 2017) came into operation on 1st January 2010. Following a Accounting Policies review of the 2010-2017 Scheme, the Development Contribution Scheme 2013-2015 The Accounting Policies used in the was adopted by the Elected Members in preparation of the AFS are set out in the December 2012. The 2013-2015 scheme was Statement of Accounting Policies. Dublin City reviewed in 2015 and the current scheme is Council is fully compliant with the regulatory now the Development Contribution Scheme accounting framework as determined by the 2016-2020 which was adopted by the Elected Department of the Environment, Community Members in December 2015. The Annual and Local Government. Financial Statement for the financial year 2015 includes values for development contributions as set out in Table 5.
Statutory Audit €m Development Contributions 20.1 Dublin City Council undergoes an annual audit, Outstanding at the Year End required by statute, carried out by the Local Development Contributions subject to 20.4 Government Audit Service (LGAS). The Audit phasing arrangements for the financial year 2015 commenced in Total 40.5 January 2016. This Audit provides an independent review to help assure a fair Table 5: Development Contributions 2015 presentation of Dublin City Council’s financial position. Dublin City Council is also subject to Phasing arrangements for payments of audit in relation to EU funding, NRA funding, development contributions are in place where tax compliance and audits with a Value For considered appropriate. Site developments are Money objective through the LGAS. subject to inspection to confirm that building works have commenced. Enforcement actions in respect of development sites where development contributions are due and remain Capital Expenditure unpaid include site inspections, warning letters, enforcement notices and legal proceedings. Expenditure in 2015 on Capital projects and investment net of internal transfers was €249.2m. This spend forms part of the Capital Programme 2015 to 2017 of €568.5m. This Rates expenditure of €249.2m was funded through income net of transfers of €174.2m and net Rates are levied by Dublin City Council on the transfers of €23.1m, giving an excess of occupiers and owners (in some cases) of expenditure over income of €51.9m. (See commercial properties in Dublin City. Rates Table 4) Page 80 2 income in 2015 amounted to €336.3m, and accounts for 44% of Dublin City Council’s Dublin City Council has taken steps to ensure funding for day-to-day services. an appropriate control environment is in place by: Rates are based on rateable valuations of properties as set by the Commissioner of Clearly defining and documenting Valuation, and the annual rate on valuation (the Management’s responsibilities and multiplier) is determined each year by reserved powers function of the elected members of Dublin City Strengthening a strong culture of Council (see Table 6). accountability across all levels of the organisation The work of Internal Audit 2012 2013 2014 2015 The work of the Central Procurement office €m €m €m €m The work of the Risk Management Unit Commercial 5.59 5.60 1,332 1,313 Rateable The work of the Ethics Officer Valuation of The work of the Audit Committee City External Audit and scrutiny through many channels ARV 61.19 60.58 0.257 .256 (multiplier)
Financial management reporting in Dublin City Rates 342.00 339.00 342.00 336.26 Income Council is robust and thorough. A rigorous system of monthly financial monitoring ensures that any significant budget variances are Table 6: Rates Income 2012 – 2015 identified and appropriate actions are taken to minimise any adverse financial impact. The system of internal financial control is based on Trading conditions for business in 2015 a framework of regular management involved many pressures and varied information, administrative procedures extensively. Continued difficulties in the including segregation of duties, and a system banking sector, the impact of the recession on of delegation and accountability. In particular it trading and purchasing patterns and low includes: confidence were all evident. Rates form the largest single income source of Dublin City A comprehensive budgeting system with Council’s day to day activities. The rate an annual budget which is reviewed and collection in 2015 performed robustly in the agreed by the elected members context of a slowly recovering economic Regular financial reviews; weekly, monthly environment. The Valuation Office applied the and quarterly financial reports which outcome of a revaluation on commercial indicate financial performance against property in Dublin City with effect from January forecasts on both expenditure and income 2014. The revised valuation data is valued and variance analysis evaluation from a base year of 2011 and is distinct from Setting targets to measure financial and previous valuation data. other performances Clearly defined capital investment control guidelines Formal project management disciplines Financial Management Strict policies and procedures for the receipt, recording and control of monies. These procedures are regularly reviewed System of Internal Controls and audited.
The Executive of Dublin City Council acknowledges its responsibility for systems of internal control in Dublin City Council including Internal Audit putting in place processes and procedures for the purpose of ensuring that control systems The primary role of Internal Audit is to provide are effective. These systems can provide assurance to Senior Management and to the reasonable and not absolute assurance that Audit Committee that the various risks facing assets are safeguarded, transactions are the Council have been identified and authorised and properly recorded, and that appropriate internal controls are in place to material errors or irregularities are either manage those risks. prevented or detected in a timely period. Effective internal control systems enable Dublin Internal Audit is a key player in the Corporate City Council to meet its responsibilities for the Governance process and makes a valuable integrity and accuracy of its accounting contribution to the effective management of records. Dublin City Council. The concepts of
Page 81 3 accountability and transparency are important BID (Business Improvement District) principles in responsible governance, implying Debtors at 31st December 2014. openness to scrutiny and a requirement to Development Contribution Scheme - report on performance. Internal Audit facilitates an analysis of development this process by providing an independent contributions received over the eleven review function to Management, to assure that year period 2004 to 2014. services are being provided in an efficient, Report on Waste Collection and effective and economic manner and in Disposal relating to casual trading at conformity with legal requirements. In 2015, Thomas Street, Camden Street and reports were issued covering a wide range of Moore Street. issues. Homeless Funding shortfall – communication with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Management and Staff Government. Ballymun Regeneration Ltd – funding Dublin City Council acknowledges the drawdown delays – communication committed work of staff. The high quality of with the Department of Environment, services, projects and interaction is due to their Community and Local Government. dedication and tremendous contribution. Dublin City Council bank account Dublin City Council is fully committed to the arrangements and structure. development of staff. Dublin City Council Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 – wishes to be considered as a destination Transparency Code – requirements employer, attracting the best staff to achieve for Committee Members under the our vision for Dublin City and is an equal legislation. opportunities employer. The Finance Hotel Bed Tax – exploration and Department and others operate a Continuing examination on the potential Professional Development support scheme for introduction of a tax which would be staff to assist in retaining and developing used equally for the benefit of professional skills and knowledge. improving the City’s infrastructure and forming a trust that will directly fund artists work. Valuation Office summary of timeline Finance & Emergency Services for revaluation of Dublin City. Strategic Policy Committee Review of all agreed minutes of the Dublin City Council Audit Committee. The Finance & Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) provides leadership and direction on key areas relating to the Presentations made: financing of Dublin City Council. Key topics pursued during 2015 were: Housing Loans – presentation made by the Mortgage Support Unit of Dublin City Council Presentation of unaudited Annual Dublin Town – presentation made by Financial Statement 2014 Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town Rates Debtors for 2014 detailing the Housing Loans – “Addressing and st commercial rates arrears at the 31 resolving Mortgage Arrears in Dublin December 2014. City Council” National Oversight Audit Commission Digital Hub Development Agency – Local Property Tax – communication presentation made by Gerry Macken, with the Minister for Finance following CEO of DHDA the passing of a motion seeking the Resolving Mortgage Arrears in Local abolition of the tax and replacement Government: Towards sustainable with a wealth tax. forbearance arrangements – Notification to Dublin City Council of presentation by Daithi Downey, all accounts opened and closed by Housing and Residential Services Dublin City Council . Department Associated Companies of Dublin City Council. Dublin Docklands Development Motions dealt with: Authority and the transition of the authority to the City Council. Cllr. M. Flynn seeking the Proposed Consultation Process for establishment of a Dublin City Council the development of a Section 26 Public Accounts Oversight Committee. Operation Plan for Dublin Fire Cllr. T. McVeigh seeking the Brigade. introduction of a differentiation of rates Chief Executive Officer’s report for different locations and different summarising issues around Dublin classes of commercial uses. Fire Brigade call handling and Cllr. M. Flynn relating to the St. dispatch arrangements. Stephen’s Green Christmas Market.
Page 82 4 Cllr. N. Reilly relating to Dublin Fire to the Commissioner of Valuation have resulted Brigade and crew levels. in downward movement in valuations Cllr. D. Roiste relating to discretion to equivalent to a loss of commercial rates income waiver rates for specific areas – of €5.1m in 2014. A further provision of €2m referred from City Development Plan was made in 2015 in respect of successful process. appeals to the Valuation Tribunal in 2015. In Cllr. M. Flynn relating to TBCT tenants 2016 another provision of €8m is provided pursuing the option of purchasing their relating to further appeals to the Valuation premises Tribunals impacting in 2016 and to the impact of a programme of revaluations of global commercial entities. These losses are Overview of Priorities for 2016 mitigated by buoyancy of €3.5m in the rates base, leaving a net loss new to 2016 of €4.5m. The revaluation process has not, in any way, Closing General Reserve Balance 2015 been neutral to the City’s funding base with a cumulative loss of funding since 2014 of Recruitment of staff was significantly lower in €27.3m (2014 €5.1m, 2015 €7.1m (€5.1m plus 2015 than budgeted for, with considerable €2m), 2016 €15.1m (€7.1m plus €8m), set out budget provision unutilised. Other issues in Table 7 below. There have been no impacting on the general reserve are increased compensatory measures applied to Dublin City income from housing rents and the NPPR Council for this perpetual loss. charge. Total The General Reserve at year-end 2015 is a key Year €m €m €m €m factor in maintaining service provision in 2016. 2014 5.1 5.1 Its absence would mean that service provision would be contracted, or that additional viable 2015 5.1 2.0 7.1 income would require to be generated for 2016 5.1 2.0 8.0 15.1 service provision to continue. Total: 27.3
Local Property Tax Table 7 – Revaluation related losses of Rates Income 2014 – 2016 The net effect of the implementation of LPT is that additional funding was made available to the City Council in 2015 as a consequence of Homeless Services LPT receipts of €4.1m. This funding recurs in 2016 and supports current service provision. The number of persons presenting as The expectation on the part of those availing of homeless increased significantly during 2015, Dublin City Council services, of additional despite 2014 having experienced a demand for service provision as a consequence of LPT services that was then unprecedented. The receipts coming directly to the City Council, numbers of families with dependent children poses a major challenge. There is no additional presenting as homeless continues to grow. funding through LPT in 2016. Many of these households are accommodated on a temporary basis in hotels which is expensive and unsatisfactory. While the causes Commercial Rates of homelessness are many and complex, a key factor has been the inability of low income The Valuation Office completed the revaluing of households to secure and sustain private all non-domestic properties in the City Council rented accommodation in the face of significant area in 2013, with new valuations taking effect st increases in rents and caps on rent supplement from 1 January 2014. The revised valuations payments. form the basis for the determination of commercial rates from 2014. The revaluation The level of expenditure being incurred on process was intended to be revenue neutral for homeless service has increased the City Council - the relevant legislation disproportionately to other Local Authority provides that rates yield should not increase or service costs in 2015. If presentation levels in decrease as a direct result of the revaluation. 2016 continue at 2015 levels, the cost of There is an extensive appeals process for rate homeless service provision will increase again payers who are unhappy with the outcome of as during 2015 the rate of presentation rose the revaluation process. The first stage above the rate of presentation in 2014. involves an appeal to the Commissioner of Increased demand for homeless services has Valuation. The second stage involves an to date presented a severe funding liability for appeal to the Valuation Tribunal - an Dublin City Council, and to a lesser extent the independent body established to determine other Dublin local authorities (the service is such appeals. There is also a further right of managed on a regional basis by the Dublin appeal to the High Court on a point of law. Region Homeless Executive), as there has been a significant departure in recent years Appeals are not determined until after the from the original funding framework of 90% revenue neutral ARV is set. Successful appeals
Page 83 5 recoupment of expenditure on homeless I would like to thank in particular the Members services from the State. and Chairperson of the Finance & Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee, Cllr Ruairi McGinley, for their contribution and 1916 Commemorations commitment.
Funding was provided in the 2015 Budget for the purpose of commemorating the 1916 Rising. Additional funding is provided in 2016 Kathy Quinn, CPFA to fund commemoration events. Head of Finance
IW Related Exempted Rates Changes to Accounting Policies AFS The introduction of Irish Water (IW) gave 2015 responsibility for water and drainage related services from Local Authorities to IW. Related assets, previously held by Dublin City Council Removals were transferred to the company. Section 12 of the Water Services Act 2014 states that IW will Removal of the URBAN account (Note 7). not be liable for rates on the facilities transferred to the company from Local Removal of the county charge from Appendix 2 Authorities that previously had a rates liability. and Notes 16 and 17. The Department have committed to giving a grant to the affected Local Authorities to the value of lost rates related to the IW in 2015 and Other Balances 2016 only. This grant amounts to €10.9m. It is imperative that the Department continue the Changes have been made to Note 10 (formerly arrangement of providing funding for the rates Note 11) - Other Balances, the objective of income foregone related to IW. I am hopeful which is to make the Note more that the Department will recognise that it is not understandable to the users of the AFS and to possible for Dublin City Council’s severely facilitate future improvements in the AFS. In reduced funding base to absorb a loss of particular there will be greater clarity on Tenant funding on this matter. Purchase related funding. All changes to the
new Note 10 will result in changes to the funds
flow statement. Conclusion
Dublin City Council services support business, LPT residential and visitor life in the City. Service demand remained high in 2015 notwithstanding Appendices 3, 5 and 6 are amended to reflect economic pressures, and this remains the case the prescribed manner of how LPT receipts can in 2016. Dublin City Council will continue to be used by local authorities, as set out in closely link service provision with available Departmental Circular. A new Appendix (9) is resources. Notwithstanding movements in introduced relating to LPT. resources, services will be delivered to the highest quality and represent value for money. Policy 5 – Pensions The funding for services represents a sixth year of contracting resources. Despite this, every A note for insertion in the AFS referring to FRS effort is being made by staff to support the 17 – Retirement Benefits is prescribed. ongoing development of the Dublin economy. During the past year we had many notable events here in Dublin and in the process the Loss of Rates Income on Water Network City’s international reputation and image has 2015 & 2016 been significantly enhanced. The accounting treatment to deal with reduced I would like to thank the staff of all Departments rates income owing to the exemption of Irish for their co-operation and especially my Water from Rates, is prescribed as identifying colleagues in the Finance Department for their the grant committed to by the Department of work in producing the Annual Financial the Environment for the years 2015 and 2016 Statement, in particular Antoinette Power, only. Head of Financial Accounting and the staff of the Financial Accounting Unit. I also wish to thank the members of the City Council in relation to their consideration in resolving the many financial issues which arose during 2015. I would like to acknowledge the contribution made by Members of the Audit Committee and it’s Chairperson Brendan Foster. Page 84 6 Loss of Rates due to Global Revaluation and PRD
Accounting treatments for the loss of Global Revaluation Income and PRD income is prescribed to recognise grant funding.
Redemption of Water loans
The accounting treatment to be applied includes the receipting of Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government funding and subsequent loan redemption.
Revised Format – Appendix 7 Summary of Major Revenue Collections
The revised Accounting Treatment aims to standardise reporting relating to commercial rates. It requires the separate identification of vacant property adjustments and write-offs under certain circumstances. Additional information with regard to specific doubtful arrears is provided.
Page 85 7 Page 86 8 Dublin City Council
Audit Opinion to be prepared separately and inserted
Page 87 9 GRAPHS
Page 88 Revenue Accounts 2015 / Financial Profile at a glance
Expenditure Expenditure 2015 2014 € €
Housing & Building 232,091,432 209,426,344
Roads Transportation & Safety 77,361,413 74,218,926
Water & Sewerage 59,819,723 76,358,309
Development Incentives & Controls 37,963,579 32,459,242
Environmental Protection 176,916,102 176,239,411
Recreation & Amenity 81,611,949 79,074,608
Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 2,983,145 5,013,126
Miscellaneous 54,171,521 69,693,617
Total Expenditure 722,918,864 722,483,583
As per Income & Expenditure Account
Expenditure Comparison 2015 / 2014
250,000,000
200,000,000
150,000,000
Expenditure Expenditure 100,000,000
50,000,000
-
Page 89 10 Main Sources of Revenue Income
2015 € Grants & Subsidies 121,703,848 Contributions from other local authorities 60,713,658 Goods & Services 227,346,372 Local Property Tax 6,800,296 Pension Related Deduction 16,249,294 Rates 336,255,813 769,069,281
As per Note 15
Sources of Revenue Income
16% Grants & Subsidies Contributions from other local 8% authorities 44% Goods & Services
Local Property Tax
Pension Related Deduction 29% Rates
2% 1%
Page 90 11 Main Categories of Revenue Expenditure
2015 € Payroll Expenses 361,295,234 Operational Expenses 159,227,530 Administration Expenses 96,570,161 Establishment Expenses 31,460,341 Financial Expenses 61,730,946 Miscellaneous Expenditure 12,634,652 Total Expenditure 722,918,864
As per Appendix 1
Analysis of Revenue Expenditure
2%
4% 9% Payroll Expenses Operational Expenses Administration Expenses 13% 50% Establishment Expenses Financial Expenses Miscellaneous Expenditure 22%
Page 91 12 Sources of Capital Income
2015 € Government Grants and LPT 120,800,198 Development Contributions 19,872,780 Borrowings 2,377,568 Property Disposals 6,532,959 Car Parking Income 6,360,510 Transfers from Revenue 25,262,236 Other 18,275,534
199,481,785
As per Appendix 5
Sources of Capital Income
Government Grants and LPT 9% Development Contributions 13% Borrowings 3% Property Disposals 3% 1% 71% Car Parking Income 10% Transfers from Revenue Other
Page 92 13 Capital Expenditure by Service Division
2015 € Housing & Building 150,863,135 Roads Transportation & Safety 18,165,680 Water & Sewerage 3,654,147 Development Incentives & Controls 21,846,617 Environmental Protection 3,309,890 Recreation & Amenity 18,153,177 Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare - Miscellaneous 33,273,233
249,265,879 As per Appendix 6
Capital Expenditure by Service Division
160,000,000 140,000,000 120,000,000 100,000,000 80,000,000 enditure enditure 60,000,000 Exp Exp 40,000,000 20,000,000 -
Page 93 14 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1. General
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Code of Practice (ACoP) on local authority accounting, as revised by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (DECLG) at 31st December 2015. Non-compliance with accounting policies as set out in ACoP must be stated in the Policies and Notes to the Accounts.
2. Statement of Funds Flow (Funds Flow Statement)
A Statement of Funds Flow was introduced as part of AFS 2011. While the guidance of International Accounting Standard 7 Statement of Cash Flows has been followed, the business of local authorities is substantially different to most private sector organisations and therefore some minor changes to the format have been agreed to ensure the data displayed is meaningful and useful within the local government sector. For this reason the statement is being referred to as a ‘Statement of Funds Flow’. The financial accounts now include a Statement of Funds Flow shown after the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet). Notes 17 – 22 relate to the Statement of Funds Flow and are shown in the Notes on and forming part of the Accounts section of the AFS. Note 19 details Project/Non Project/Affordable/Voluntary balances, which can be either a debit or a credit balance. The funds flow assumes that these are debit balances and bases the (Increase)/Decrease description on this.
3. Accruals
The revenue and capital accounts have been prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with the Code of Practice.
4. Interest Charges
Loans payable can be divided into the following two categories: • Mortgage related loans • Non- mortgage related loans
4.1 Mortgage Related Loans
Mortgage related loans have a corresponding stream of income from long term advances (i.e. monies lent by the local authorities to borrowers), for the purchase of houses. Only the interest element is charged or credited to the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income and Expenditure Statement).
4.2 Non Mortgage Related Loans
Note 7 to the accounts sets out the types of borrowing under this heading. Loans relating to assets/grants, revenue funding will not have a corresponding stream of income. Bridging finance will eventually become part of permanent funding. Loans in respect of the other headings will have a corresponding value in Note 3.
5. Pensions
Payments in respect of pensions and gratuities are charged to the revenue account in the accounting period in which the payments are made. The cost of salaries and wages in the accounts includes deductions in respect of pension contributions (including Widows and Orphans) benefits. Such deductions are credited as receipts to the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income & Expenditure Statement). The requirements of current accounting standards relating to pensions and their application to local authority accounting remains under consideration.
Page 94 15 6. Agency and Other Services
Expenditure on services provided or carried out on behalf of other local authorities is recouped at cost or in accordance with specific agreements.
7. Insurance
The City Council have insurance with Irish Public Bodies Mutual Insurance for most of our standard liability insurance requirement such as motor insurance, public liability and employer's liability and property insurance. The following excesses apply on the policy:
Liability Cover: 500,000 Asset Cover - Property: 325,000 Asset Cover - Housing Stock: 500,000 Motor Cover: 32,000
The City Council also has a number of other insurance policies to cover other areas of activities.
8. Provision for Bad & Doubtful Debts
Provision has been made in the relevant accounts for bad & doubtful debts.
9. Fixed Assets
9.1 Classification of Assets
Fixed assets are classified into categories as set out in the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet). A further breakdown by asset type is set out in note 1 to the accounts.
9.2 Recognition
All expenditure on the acquisition or construction of fixed assets is capitalised on an accrual basis.
9.3 Measurement
A Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) incorporating all of the assets of the local authority was included for the first time in the Annual Financial Statement for 2003. The assets were valued based on the 'Valuation Guideline' issued by the DECLG. All assets purchased or constructed as from 1/1/2004 have been included at historical cost. Accounting policies relating to leases are currently being developed and will be reflected in the financial statements at a future date.
9.4 Revaluation
As set out in a revision to the Accounting Code of Practice it is policy to show fixed assets at cost. Maintenance and enhancement costs associated with Infrastructure assets are not currently included in fixed assets but will be reviewed at a future date. Due to their physical nature the vast majority of assets are unique to local authorities and are not subject to disposal. Any loss or gain associated with the net realisable value of the remaining general assets subject to disposal, are accounted for at time of disposal.
9.5 Disposals
In respect of disposable assets, income is credited to a specific reserve and is generally applied in the purchase of new assets. Proceeds of the sale of local authority houses are to be applied as directed by the DECLG.
Page 95 16 9.6 Depreciation
Under the current method of accounting, the charge for depreciation is offset by the amortisation of the source of funding the asset. This method has a neutral impact on Income & Expenditure and consequently the charge for depreciation and the corresponding credit from amortisation is excluded from the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income & Expenditure Statement).
The policies applied to assets subject to depreciation are as follows:
Asset Type Bases Depreciation Rate
Plant & Machinery - Long life S/L 10% - Short life S/L 20%
Equipment S/L 20% Furniture S/L 20% Heritage Assets Nil Library Books Nil Playgrounds S/L 20% Parks S/L 2% Landfill sites (*See note)
Water Assets - Water schemes S/L Asset life over 70 years - Drainage schemes S/L Asset life over 50 years
The Council does not charge depreciation in the year of disposal and will charge a full year's depreciation in the year of acquisition. * There are no land fill sites in Dublin City Council.
10. Government Grants
Government grants are accounted for on an accrual basis. Grants received to cover day-to-day operations are credited to the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income & Expenditure Statement). Grants received, relating to the construction of assets, are shown as part of the income of work-in-progress. On completion of the project the income is transferred to a capitalisation account.
11. Development Debtors & Income
All development debtors are now included in notes 3 & 5. Income from development contributions not due to be paid within the current year is deferred and shown under long term creditors in the balance sheet. Development Levies disclosed include the long term element relating to Irish Water.
12. Debt Redemption
The proceeds from the early redemption of loans by borrowers, are applied to the redemption of mortgage related borrowings from the HFA .
13. Lease Schemes
Rental payments under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income & Expenditure Statement). Assets acquired under a finance lease are included in fixed assets. The amount due on outstanding balances is shown under current liabilities and long-term creditors.
14. Stock
Stocks are valued on an average cost basis. Page 96 17 15. Work-in-Progress & Preliminary Expenditure
Work-in progress and preliminary expenditure is the accumulated historical cost of various capital related projects. The income accrued in respect of these projects is shown in the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) as 'Income WIP'.
16. Debtors and Creditors
16.1 Debtors
At the close of the financial year, debtors represent income due but not yet received.
16.2 Creditors
At the close of the financial year, creditors represent payments due in respect of goods received and services rendered but not yet paid.
17. Interest in Local Authority Companies
The interest of Dublin City Council in companies is listed in Appendix 8.
18. Transfer of Responsibility for the Delivery of Water Services
The Water Services Act 2013 and the Water Services (No. 2) Act 2013 provided for the establishment of Irish Water as an independent subsidiary within the Bord Gáis Éireann Group. From January 2014, the legislation provided for: ● The transfer of Local Authority water services assets and liabilities to Irish Water. ● All functions of a Local Authority relating to water services to transfer to Irish Water other than those related to rural water services, notably group water schemes and individual domestic wastewater treatment systems. ● Local authorities to deliver services on behalf of Irish Water through service level agreements for an agreed payment. It is provided that these agreements will run for an initial 12 year period with reviews after two years and seven years and began in 2014.
The transfer for the delivery of water services took effect from 1 January 2014 and does not affect the going concern capacity of Local Authorities.
Page 97 18 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
Page 98 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT STATEMENT) FOR YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER 2015
The Income and Expenditure Account Statement brings together all the revenue related income and expenditure. It shows the surplus/(deficit) for the year. Transfers to/from reserves are shown separately and not allocated by service division. Note 16 allocates transfers by service division in the same format as Table A of the adopted Local Authority budget.
Expenditure by Division
Gross Expenditure Income Net Expenditure Net Expenditure
2015 2015 2015 2014 Notes € € € €
Housing & Building 232,091,432 194,155,723 37,935,709 50,858,383
Roads Transportation & Safety 77,361,413 42,586,634 34,774,779 32,379,276
Water Services 59,819,723 52,848,676 6,971,047 1,721,867
Development Management 37,963,579 14,487,698 23,475,881 23,582,523
Environmental Services 176,916,102 77,726,529 99,189,573 99,510,955
Recreation & Amenity 81,611,949 13,636,846 67,975,103 66,843,543
Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 2,983,145 1,424,232 1,558,913 1,824,501
Miscellaneous Services 54,171,521 12,897,540 41,273,981 52,000,453
Total Expenditure/Income 16 722,918,864 409,763,878 313,154,986 328,721,501
Net cost of Divisions to be funded from Rates & Local Property Tax
Rates 336,255,813 336,255,813 342,234,446
Local Property Tax/Local Government Fund 6,800,296 6,800,296 2,667,330
Pension Related Deduction 16,249,294 16,249,294 16,428,262
Surplus/(Deficit) for Year before Transfers 46,150,417 32,608,537
Transfers from/(to) Reserves 14 (45,904,483) (20,830,600)
Overall Surplus/(Deficit) for Year 16 245,934 11,777,937
General Reserve @ 1st January 2015 28,354,582 16,576,645
General Reserve @ 31st December 2015 28,600,516 28,354,582
Page 99 19 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (BALANCE SHEET) AT 31st DECEMBER 2015
Notes 2015 2014 € € Fixed Assets 1 Operational 6,656,966,363 6,510,892,874 Infrastructural 2,931,048,354 2,919,493,567 Community 301,988,046 275,883,098 Non-Operational 228,376,315 384,485,622 10,118,379,078 10,090,755,161
Work in Progress and Preliminary Expenses 2 426,526,055 431,837,614
Long Term Debtors 3 501,536,671 564,797,854
Current Assets Stocks 4 5,082,619 4,937,149 Trade Debtors & Prepayments 5 109,186,999 160,419,451 Bank Investments 51,654,507 68,545,083 Cash at Bank 87,749,812 23,033,203 Cash in Transit 679,761 439,240 254,353,698 257,374,126
Current Liabilities (Amounts falling due within one year) Bank Overdraft - - Creditors & Accruals 6 184,164,652 236,737,659 Finance Leases - - 184,164,652 236,737,659
Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) 70,189,046 20,636,467
Creditors (Amounts falling due after more than one year) Loans Payable 7 596,969,354 637,703,649 Finance Leases - - Refundable deposits 8 5,836,373 4,721,843 Other 27,290,194 15,161,373 630,095,921 657,586,865
Net Assets 10,486,534,929 10,450,440,231
Represented by
Capitalisation Account 9 10,118,379,078 10,090,755,161 Income WIP 2 375,604,292 376,916,615 Specific Revenue Reserve 37,328,385 37,328,385 General Revenue Reserve 28,600,516 28,354,582 Other Balances 10 (73,377,342) (82,914,512)
Total Reserves 10,486,534,929 10,450,440,231
Page 100 20 STATEMENT OF FUNDS FLOW (FUNDS FLOW STATEMENT) AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2015
2015 2015 Note € € REVENUE ACTIVITIES Net Inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 17 (1,240,091)
CAPITAL ACTIVITIES Returns on Investment & Servicing of Finance Increase/(Decrease) in Fixed Asset Capitalisation Funding 27,623,917 Increase/(Decrease) in WIP/Preliminary Funding (1,312,323) Increase/(Decrease) in Reserves Balances 18 28,991,664 Net Inflow/(Outflow) from Returns on Investment and Servicing of Finance 55,303,258
Capital Expenditure & Financial Investment (Increase)/Decrease in Fixed Assets (27,623,917) (Increase)/Decrease in WIP/Preliminary Funding 5,311,559 (Increase)/Decrease in Agent Works Recoupable - (Increase)/Decrease in Other Capital Balances 19 (84,899,874) Net Inflow/(Outflow) from Capital Expenditure and Financial Investment (107,212,232)
Financing Increase/(Decrease) in Loan Financing 20 34,655,709 (Increase)/Decrease in Reserve Financing 21 65,445,380 Net Inflow/(Outflow) from Financing Activities 100,101,089
Third Party Holdings Increase/(Decrease) in Refundable Deposits 1,114,530
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 22 48,066,554 48,066,554
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1. Fixed Assets Plant & Computers, Water & Machinery Roads & Land Parks Housing Buildings Furniture & Heritage Sewerage Total (Long & Infrastructure Equipment Network * Short Life) € € € € € € € € € € Costs Accumulated Costs @ 1/1/2015 154,027,306 37,048,858 5,857,947,844 851,699,283 29,974,088 18,356,583 275,883,098 2,462,865,891 816,030,285 10,503,833,236
Additions - Purchased - - 31,268,661 4,618,000 1,858,077 125,033 100,000 - - 37,969,771 - Transfers WIP - - 4,455,000 - - - - 15,634,938 - 20,089,938 Disposals\Statutory Transfers - - - (200,000) - - - - - (200,000) Revaluations - - (31,195,000) ------(31,195,000) Historical Cost Adjustments - - 5,286,274 2,431,415 - - - - - 7,717,689
Accumulated Costs @ 31/12/2015 154,027,306 37,048,858 5,867,762,779 858,548,698 31,832,165 18,481,616 275,983,098 2,478,500,829 816,030,285 10,538,215,634
Depreciation Depreciation @ 1/1/2015 - 10,424,849 - - 25,410,581 17,840,036 - - 359,402,609 413,078,075 Page 102 Page
Provision for Year - 619,061 - - 1,835,518 223,751 - - 4,080,151 6,758,481 Disposals\Statutory Transfers ------
Accumulated Depreciation @ 31/12/2015 - 11,043,910 - - 27,246,099 18,063,787 - - 363,482,760 419,836,556
Net Book Value @ 31/12/2015 154,027,306 26,004,948 5,867,762,779 858,548,698 4,586,066 417,829 275,983,098 2,478,500,829 452,547,525 10,118,379,078
Net Book Value @ 31/12/2014 154,027,306 26,624,009 5,857,947,844 851,699,283 4,563,507 516,547 275,883,098 2,462,865,891 456,627,676 10,090,755,161
Net Book Value by Category Operational 154,027,306 - 5,867,762,779 630,172,383 4,586,066 417,829 - - - 6,656,966,363 Infrastructural ------2,478,500,829 452,547,525 2,931,048,354 Community - 26,004,948 - - - - 275,983,098 - - 301,988,046 Non-Operational - - - 228,376,315 - - - - - 228,376,315
Net Book Value @ 31/12/2015 154,027,306 26,004,948 5,867,762,779 858,548,698 4,586,066 417,829 275,983,098 2,478,500,829 452,547,525 10,118,379,078
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2. Work in Progress and Preliminary Expenses
A summary of work in progress and preliminary expenditure by asset category is as follows:
Funded Unfunded Total Total 2015 2015 2015 2014 € € € €
Expenditure Work in Progress 139,640,536 200,067,638 339,708,174 348,855,972 Preliminary Expenses 30,669,393 56,148,488 86,817,881 82,981,642
170,309,929 256,216,126 426,526,055 431,837,614
Income Work in Progress 137,088,820 165,359,732 302,448,552 305,990,684 Preliminary Expenses 30,476,556 42,679,184 73,155,740 70,925,931
167,565,376 208,038,916 375,604,292 376,916,615
Net Expended Work in Progress 2,551,716 34,707,906 37,259,622 42,865,288 Preliminary Expenses 192,837 13,469,304 13,662,141 12,055,711
Net Over/(Under) Expenditure 2,744,553 48,177,210 50,921,763 54,920,999 Page 103 Page
3. Long Term Debtors
A breakdown of the long-term debtors is as follows: Balance @ Loans Principal Early Other Balance @ Balance @ 1/1/2015 Issued Repaid Redemptions Adjustments 31/12/2015 31/12/2014 € € € € € € € Long Term Mortgage Advances* 210,070,810 20,149,728 12,113,045 12,898,240 - 205,209,253 210,070,810 Tenant Purchases Advances 5,989,474 - 1,015,595 - - 4,973,880 5,989,474 Shared Ownership Rented Equity 104,758,608 - 8,138,401 10,228,443 - 86,391,764 104,758,608
320,818,892 20,149,728 21,267,041 23,126,683 - 296,574,897 320,818,892
Voluntary Housing & Water Loans recoupable 251,371,581 259,817,589 Capital Advance Leasing Facility 6,844,005 - Development Levy Debtors 20,446,188 15,161,373 Inter Local Authority Loans - - Long-term Investments - - Cash - - Interest in associated companies - - Other (29,700,000) - 545,536,671 595,797,854
Less: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 5) (44,000,000) (31,000,000)
Total Amounts falling due after more than one year 501,536,671 564,797,854
* Includes HFA Agency Loans
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4. Stocks
A summary of stock is as follows: 2015 2014 € €
Central Stores - - Other Depots 5,082,619 4,937,149
Total 5,082,619 4,937,149
5. Trade Debtors & Prepayments
A breakdown of debtors and prepayments is as follows: 2015 2014 € €
Government Debtors * 39,120,948 100,343,081 Commercial Debtors 68,884,927 97,074,534 Non-Commercial Debtors 38,453,748 45,553,752 Development Levy Debtors 20,093,027 17,966,035 Other Services 5,775,048 3,331,917 Other Local Authorities 4,161,492 1,720,578 Agent Works Recoupable - - Revenue Commissioners - - Other - - Add: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 3) 44,000,000 31,000,000
Total Gross Debtors 220,489,190 296,989,897
Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts (111,527,271) (139,754,622) Total Trade Debtors 108,961,919 157,235,275
Prepayments 225,080 3,184,176
109,186,999 160,419,451
* In 2014 Government Debtors included €61,072,585 of HFA water loans which were repaid by the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government in 2015
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6. Creditors and Accruals
A breakdown of creditors and accruals is as follows: 2015 2014 € €
Trade creditors 32,286,290 24,846,264 Grants - - Revenue Commissioners 11,854,369 12,640,045 Other Local Authorities 1,547,283 2,509,534 Other Creditors 7,460,482 10,374,838 53,148,424 50,370,681
Accruals 58,139,557 49,769,938 Deferred Income 48,876,671 41,524,455
Add: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 7) 24,000,000 95,072,585
184,164,652 236,737,659
7. Loans Payable (a) Movement in Loans Payable HFA OPW Other Balance @ Balance @ 31/12/2015 31/12/2014 € € € € € Balance @ 1/1/2015 710,728,179 - 22,048,057 732,776,236 842,301,787 Borrowings 22,491,663 - - 22,491,663 9,766,513 Repayment of Principal (27,587,959) - (2,944,425) (30,532,384) (33,784,630) Early Redemptions (103,766,161) - - (103,766,161) (85,507,436) Other Adjustments - - - - - Balance @ 31/12/2015 601,865,722 - 19,103,632 620,969,354 732,776,234
Less: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 6) (24,000,000) (95,072,585)
Total Amounts falling due after more than one year 596,969,354 637,703,649
(b) Application of Loans An analysis of loans payable is as follows: HFA OPW Other Balance @ Balance @ 31/12/2015 31/12/2014 € € € € € Mortgage loans* 187,451,947 - - 187,451,947 195,639,034
Non-Mortgage loans Asset/Grants 6,480,560 - 3,417,126 9,897,686 83,896,158 Revenue Funding - - - - - Bridging Finance 80,231,495 - - 80,231,495 84,381,534 Recoupable - - - - - Shared Ownership – Rented Equity 92,016,645 - - 92,016,645 109,041,919 Inter-Local Authority - - - - - Voluntary Housing & Water Loans recoupable 235,685,075 - 15,686,506 251,371,581 259,817,589 601,865,722 - 19,103,632 620,969,354 732,776,234
Less: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 6) (24,000,000) (95,072,585)
Total Amounts falling due after more than one year 596,969,354 637,703,649
* Includes HFA Agency Loans
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8. Refundable Deposits
The movement in refundable deposits is as follows: 2015 2014 € €
Opening Balance at 1 January 4,721,843 4,435,187 Deposits received 1,596,530 357,812 Deposits repaid (482,000) (71,156)
Closing Balance at 31 December 5,836,373 4,721,843
Note: Short Term Refundable Deposits are included as part of Cash Investments on the Balance sheet
9. Capitalisation Account
The capitalisation account shows the funding of the assets as follows:
Page 106 Page Balance @ Purchased Transfers Disposals\ Revaluations Historical Balance @ Balance @ 1/1/2015 WIP Statutory Cost Adj 31/12/2015 31/12/2014 Transfers € € € € € € € € Grants 2,107,574,836 31,268,661 20,089,938 - - 7,717,689 2,166,651,124 2,107,574,836 Loans ------Revenue funded 19,561,343 1,983,110 - - - - 21,544,453 19,561,343 Leases ------Development Levies ------Tenant Purchase Annuities ------Unfunded ------Historical 8,020,920,432 - - (200,000) (31,195,000) - 7,989,525,432 8,020,920,432 Other 355,776,625 4,718,000 - - - - 360,494,625 355,776,625
Total Gross Funding 10,503,833,236 37,969,771 20,089,938 (200,000) (31,195,000) 7,717,689 10,538,215,634 10,503,833,236
Less: Amortised (419,836,556) (413,078,075)
Total * 10,118,379,078 10,090,755,161
* Must agree with note 1
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10. Other Balances
A breakdown of other balances is as follows: Note Balance @ Capital Expenditure Income Net Transfers Balance @ Balance @ 1/1/2015 re-classification 31/12/2015 31/12/2014 € € € € € € €
Development Levies balances (a) 33,404,700 - (6,419,179) 19,862,780 (1,001,546) 45,846,755 33,404,700
Capital account balances including asset formation (b) (25,635,177) (19,165,011) (201,579,074) 143,575,243 (8,633,468) (111,437,487) (25,635,177) and enhancement
Voluntary & Affordable Housing Balances - Voluntary Housing (c) (2,580,254) - (11,963,992) 12,277,781 815,664 (1,450,801) (2,580,254) - Affordable Housing (12,581,142) - (9,975,473) 9,415,392 333,064 (12,808,159) (12,581,142)
Reserves created for specific purposes (d) 36,747,054 18,444,563 (3,724,696) 867,831 961,911 53,296,663 36,747,054 Page 107 Page
A. Net Capital Balances 29,355,181 (720,448) (233,662,414) 185,999,027 (7,524,375) (26,553,029) 29,355,181
Balance Sheet accounts relating the loan principal (e) (46,824,313) (112,269,693)
Interest in Associated Companies (f) - -
B. Non Capital Balances (46,824,313) (112,269,693)
Total Other Balances (73,377,342) (82,914,512) ( ) Denotes Debit Balances
(a) This represents the cumulative balance of development levies i.e. income less expenditure and transfers to date. (b) This represents the cumulative position on funded and unfunded capital jobs consisting of project (completed assets) and non-project (enhancment of assets) balances. Debit balances will require sources of funding to clear. (c) This represents the cumulative position on voluntary and affordable housing projects. (d) Relates to reserves and advance funding for future Local Authority assets, insurance liabilities, other purposes and includes realised tenant purchase annuities. (e) Loan related balances including outstanding principal on leases and non-mortgage loans remaining to be funded, historical mortgage funding gap, unrealised principal on tenant purchase annuities to be repaid in the future and shared ownership rented equity. (f) Represents the local authority's interest in associated companies.
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11. Capital Account Analysis
The capital account has been de-aggregated and is comprised of the following accounts in the balance sheet: 2015 2014 € € Net WIP & Preliminary Expenses (Note 2) (50,921,763) (54,920,999) Net Capital Balances (Note 10) (26,553,029) 29,355,181 Agent Works Recoupable (Note 5) - - Capital Balance Surplus/(Deficit) @ 31 December (77,474,792) (25,565,818)
A summary of the changes in the Capital account (see Appendix 6) is as follows:
2015 2014 € € Opening Balance @ 1 January (25,565,818) (6,622,334)
Expenditure 249,265,879 173,778,325
Income - Grants 120,800,198 111,410,781 - Loans 2,377,568 8,325,448 - Other 51,041,783 25,583,852 Total Income 174,219,549 145,320,081
Net Revenue Transfers 23,137,356 9,514,760
Closing Balance @ 31 December (77,474,792) (25,565,818)
12. Mortgage Loan Funding Surplus/(Deficit)
The mortgage loan funding position on the balance sheet is as follows: 2015 2015 2015 2014 Loan Annuity Rented Equity Total Total € € € € Mortgage Loans/Equity Receivable (Note 3) 205,209,253 86,391,764 291,601,017 314,829,418 Mortgage Loans/Equity Payable ( Note 7) (187,451,947) (92,016,645) (279,468,592) (304,680,953)
Surplus/(Deficit) in Funding @ 31st December 17,757,306 (5,624,881) 12,132,425 10,148,465
€ NOTE: Cash on Hand relating to Redemptions and Relending 17,954,760
13. Summary of Plant & Materials Account
A summary of the operations of the Plant & Machinery account is as follows: 1 2015 2015 2015 2014 Plant & Machinery Materials Total Total
€ € € € Expenditure - - - - Charged to Jobs ------
Transfers from/(to) Reserves - - - -
Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year - - - -
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14. Transfers from/(to) Reserves
A summary of transfers to/from Reserves is as follows: 2015 2015 2015 2014 Transfers Transfers to Net Net from Reserves Reserves € € € €
Loan Repayment Reserve - 16,267,112 16,267,112 10,168,956 Lease Repayment Reserve - - - - Historical Mortgage Funding Write-off - - - -
Page 109 Page Development Levies - - - - Other (2,124,880) 31,762,251 29,637,371 10,661,644 Surplus/(Deficit) for Year (2,124,880) 48,029,363 45,904,483 20,830,600
15. Analysis of Revenue Income
A summary of the major sources of revenue income is as follows:
Appendix No 2015 2014 € % € % Grants & Subsidies 3 121,703,848 16% 92,822,939 12% Contributions from other local authorities 60,713,658 8% 57,739,434 8% Goods & Services 4 227,346,372 30% 243,199,709 32% 40 9,763,878 53% 393,762,082 52% Local Property Tax/Local Government Fund 6,800,296 1% 2,667,330 0% Pension Related Deduction 16,249,294 2% 16,428,262 2% Rates 336,255,813 44% 342,234,446 45% Total Income 769,069,281 100% 755,092,120 100%
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16. Over/Under Expenditure
The following table shows the difference between the adopted estimates and the actual outturn in respect of both expenditure and income:
EXPENDITURE INCOME NET Excluding Including (Over)/Under Excluding Including Over/(Under) (Over)/Under Transfers Budget Transfers Budget Transfers Transfers Budget Transfers Transfers Budget Budget 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 2015 € € € € € € € € € € € Housing & Building 232,091,432 19,553,277 251,644,709 237,485,221 (14,159,488) 194,155,723 21,263 194,176,986 164,714,338 29,462,648 15,303,160 Roads Transportation & Safety 77,361,413 4,932,495 82,293,908 80,539,006 (1,754,902) 42,586,634 1,730,875 44,317,509 35,165,707 9,151,802 7,396,900 Water Services 59,819,723 4,421,058 64,240,781 75,080,839 10,840,058 52,848,676 - 52,848,676 62,598,114 (9,749,438) 1,090,620 Development Management 37,963,579 1,466,938 39,430,517 35,830,194 (3,600,323) 14,487,698 127,000 14,614,698 9,637,758 4,976,940 1,376,617 Environmental Services 176,916,102 1,893,701 178,809,803 178,686,416 (123,387) 77,726,529 - 77,726,529 75,577,143 2,149,386 2,025,999 Recreation & Amenity 81,611,949 1,506,183 83,118,132 82,376,789 (741,343) 13,636,846 - 13,636,846 12,323,687 1,313,159 571,816 Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 2,983,145 - 2,983,145 3,667,258 684,113 1,424,232 - 1,424,232 1,771,750 (347,518) 336,595 Miscellaneous Services 54,171,521 14,255,711 68,427,232 79,349,490 10,922,258 12,897,540 245,742 13,143,282 4,294,887 8,848,395 19,770,653 Total Divisions 722,918,864 48,029,363 770,948,227 773,015,213 2,066,986 409,763,878 2,124,880 411,888,758 366,083,384 45,805,374 47,872,360 Local Property Tax - - - - - 6,800,296 - 6,800,296 28,718,895 (21,918,599) (21,918,599)
Page 110 Page Pension Related Deduction - - - - - 16,249,294 - 16,249,294 16,200,000 49,294 49,294 Rates - - - - - 336,255,813 - 336,255,813 335,783,018 472,795 472,795 Dr/Cr Balance ------(26,229,916) (Deficit)/Surplus for Year 722,918,864 48,029,363 770,948,227 773,015,213 2,066,986 769,069,281 2,124,880 771,194,161 746,785,297 24,408,864 245,934
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2015 € 17. Net Cash Inflow/(Outflow) from Operating Activities Operating Surplus/(Deficit) for Year 245,934 (Increase)/Decrease in Stocks (145,470) (Increase)/Decrease in Trade Debtors 51,232,452 Non operating activity in Trade Debtors (Agent Works) - Increase/(Decrease) in Creditors Less than One Year (52,573,007) (1,240,091)
18. Increase/(Decrease) in Reserve Balances Increase/(Decrease) in Development Levies balances 12,442,055 Increase/(Decrease) in Reserves created for specific purposes 16,549,609 28,991,664
19. (Increase)/Decrease in Other Capital Balances (Increase)/Decrease in Capital account balances including asset formation and enhancement (85,802,310) (Increase)/Decrease in Voluntary Housing Balances 1,129,453 (Increase)/Decrease in Affordable Housing Balances (227,017) (84,899,874)
20. Increase/(Decrease) in Loan Financing (Increase)/Decrease in Long Term Debtors 63,261,183 Increase/(Decrease) in Mortgage Loans (8,187,087) Increase/(Decrease) in Asset/Grant Loans (91,379,860) Increase/(Decrease) in Revenue Funding Loans - Increase/(Decrease) in Bridging Finance Loans (4,150,039) Increase/(Decrease) in Recoupable Loans - Increase/(Decrease) in Shared Ownership Rented Equity Loans (17,025,274) Increase/(Decrease) in Inter-Local Authority Loans - Increase/(Decrease) in Voluntary Housing Loans 8,935,380 Increase/(Decrease) in Finance Leasing - (Increase)/Decrease in Portion Transferred to Current Liabilities 71,072,585 Increase/(Decrease) in Long Term Creditors - Deferred Income 12,128,821 34,655,709
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2015 € 21. (Increase)/Decrease in Reserve Financing (Increase)/Decrease in Specific Revenue Reserve - (Increase)/Decrease in Balance Sheet accounts relating the loan principal outstanding 65,445,380 (including Unrealised TP Annuities) (Increase)/Decrease in Reserves in Associated Companies - 65,445,380
22. Analysis of Changes in Cash & Cash Equivalents Increase/(Decrease) in Bank Investments (16,890,576) Increase/(Decrease) in Cash at Bank/Overdraft 64,716,609 Increase/(Decrease) in Cash in Transit 240,521 48,066,554
Page 112 32 APPENDICES
Page 113 APPENDIX 1 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2015
2015 2014 € €
Payroll Expenses Salary & Wages 262,471,858 264,733,438 Pensions (incl Gratuities) 87,319,221 85,413,407 Other costs 11,504,155 11,371,700
Total 361,295,234 361,518,545
Operational Expenses Purchase of Equipment 923,207 574,989 Repairs & Maintenance 15,569,439 15,348,869 Contract Payments 38,802,799 39,286,176 Agency services 3,131,970 2,848,319 Machinery Yard Charges incl Plant Hire 9,983,381 10,383,588 Purchase of Materials & Issues from Stores 17,942,232 18,808,851 Payment of Grants 10,172,361 11,856,684 Members Costs 495,008 440,717 Travelling & Subsistence Allowances 11,164,911 11,378,375 Consultancy & Professional Fees Payments 8,558,927 4,926,501 Energy / Utilities Costs 15,074,941 15,425,723 Other 27,408,354 26,729,328
Total 159,227,530 158,008,120
Administration Expenses Communication Expenses 5,249,439 4,960,359 Training 2,006,090 2,113,957 Printing & Stationery 2,194,937 2,654,181 Contributions to other Bodies 74,584,122 56,915,783 Other 12,535,573 12,254,561
Total 96,570,161 78,898,841
Establishment Expenses Rent & Rates 20,472,298 32,354,549 Other 10,988,043 9,911,056
Total 31,460,341 42,265,605
Financial Expenses 61,730,946 68,042,375
Miscellaneous Expenses 12,634,652 13,750,097
Total Expenditure 722,918,864 722,483,583
Page 114 33 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION A HOUSING and BUILDING
EXPENDITURE INCOME
State Grants & Provision of Goods Contributions from DIVISION TOTAL T OTAL Subsidies and Services other local authorities € € € € €
A01 Maintenance/Improvement of LA Housing 59,971,752 699,325 501,011 - 1,200,336
A02 Housing Assessment, Allocation and Transfer 5,505,536 646,243 534,278 - 1,180,521
A03 Housing Rent and Tenant Purchase Administration 9,850,281 - 73,068,468 - 73,068,468
A04 Housing Community Development Support 20,850,125 582,433 337,543 - 919,976
A05 Administration of Homeless Service 76,312,575 48,748,940 716,961 6,489,810 55,955,711 Page 115 Page A06 Support to Housing Capital & Affordable Prog. 24,332,989 15,225,868 119,407 - 15,345,275
A07 RAS Programme 29,555,338 25,321,354 3,527,816 - 28,849,170
A08 Housing Loans 15,656,354 608,934 9,886,319 - 10,495,253
A09 Housing Grants 9,294,543 4,622,093 - - 4,622,093
A11 Agency & Recoupable Services - - 2,526,833 - 2,526,833
A12 HAP Programme 315,216 13,350 - - 13,350
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 251,644,709 96,468,540 91,218,636 6,489,810 194,176,986
Less Transfers to/from Reserves 19,553,277 21,263 21,263
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 232,091,432 91,197,373 194,155,723
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SERVICE DIVISION B ROAD TRANSPORTATION and SAFETY
EXPENDITURE INCOME
State Grants & Provision of Goods Contributions from DIVISION TOTAL T OTAL Subsidies and Services other local authorities € € € € €
B01 NP Road - Maintenance and Improvement 23,038 - - - -
B02 NS Road - Maintenance and Improvement 5,324 - - - -
B03 Regional Road - Maintenance and Improvement 5,878,667 31,272 - - 31,272
B04 Local Road - Maintenance and Improvement 26,644,330 5,799,931 1,123,238 - 6,923,169
Page 116 Page B05 Public Lighting 9,567,385 - 7,852 - 7,852
B06 Traffic Management Improvement 19,477,948 - 3,864,274 310,144 4,174,418
B07 Road Safety Engineering Improvement - - - - -
B08 Road Safety Promotion/Education 3,167,981 (57,681) - - (57,681)
B09 Maintenance & Management of Car Parking 11,314,794 - 30,362,183 - 30,362,183
B10 Support to Roads Capital Prog. 3,589,747 - 14,004 - 14,004
B11 Agency & Recoupable Services 2,624,694 - 2,862,292 - 2,862,292
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 82,293,908 5,773,522 38,233,843 310,144 44,317,509
Less Transfers to/from Reserves 4,932,495 1,730,875 1,730,875
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 77,361,413 36,502,968 42,586,634
35 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION C WATER SERVICES
EXPENDITURE INCOME
State Grants & Provision of Goods Contributions from DIVISION TOTAL T OTAL Subsidies and Services other local authorities € € € € €
C01 Operation and Maintenance of Water Supply 32,347,009 3,079,549 29,267,462 - 32,347,011
C02 Operation and Maintenance of Waste Water Treatment 16,897,474 2,250,049 14,647,425 - 16,897,474
C03 Collection of Water and Waste Water Charges 701,280 - 701,280 - 701,280
C04 Operation and Maintenance of Public Conveniences 156,327 - - - -
C05 Admin of Group and Private Installations - - - - - Page 117 Page C06 Support to Water Capital Programme - - (1,383) - (1,383)
C07 Agency & Recoupable Services 3,048,363 - 2,565,148 186,900 2,752,048
C08 Local Authority Water and Sanitary Services 11,090,328 - 259,710 (107,464) 152,246
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 64,240,781 5,329,598 47,439,642 79,436 52,848,676
Less Transfers to/from Reserves 4,421,058 - -
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 59,819,723 47,439,642 52,848,676
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SERVICE DIVISION D DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
EXPENDITURE INCOME
State Grants & Provision of Goods Contributions from DIVISION TOTAL T OTAL Subsidies and Services other local authorities € € € € €
D01 Forward Planning 4,522,263 - 130 - 130
D02 Development Management 6,470,330 - 2,641,973 34 2,642,007
D03 Enforcement 2,152,890 - 113,270 - 113,270
D04 Op & Mtce of Industrial Sites & Commercial Facilities 9,391,374 - 3,361,664 483,657 3,845,321 Page 118 Page
D05 Tourism Development and Promotion 1,928,454 - 119,500 - 119,500
D06 Community and Enterprise Function 6,380,606 4,157,462 110,976 - 4,268,438
D07 Unfinished Housing Estates - - - - -
D08 Building Control 1,418,824 - 741,507 - 741,507
D09 Economic Development and Promotion 5,280,209 101,081 1,742,307 3,392 1,846,780
D10 Property Management 273,968 - 398,846 - 398,846
D11 Heritage and Conservation Services 1,611,599 40,000 53,485 22,212 115,697
D12 Agency & Recoupable Services - - 523,202 - 523,202
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 39,430,517 4,298,543 9,806,860 509,295 14,614,698
Less Transfers to/from Reserves 1,466,938 127,000 127,000
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 37,963,579 9,679,860 14,487,698
37 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION E ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
EXPENDITURE INCOME
State Grants & Provision of Goods Contributions from DIVISION TOTAL T OTAL Subsidies and Services other local authorities € € € € €
E01 Operation, Maintenance and Aftercare of Landfill 4,647,921 - - - -
E02 Op & Mtce of Recovery & Recycling Facilities 4,151,449 398,546 966,304 17,444 1,382,294
E03 Op & Mtce of Waste to Energy Facilities 423 - - - -
E04 Provision of Waste to Collection Services 3,684,362 - 156,182 - 156,182
E05 Litter Management 3,612,993 85,250 193,606 - 278,856 Page 119 Page E06 Street Cleaning 38,610,394 - 367,935 - 367,935
E07 Waste Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement 4,111,178 982,000 2,807,549 - 3,789,549
E08 Waste Management Planning 528,344 - - 415,251 415,251
E09 Maintenance and Upkeep of Burial Grounds 15,487 - 1,238 - 1,238
E10 Safety of Structures and Places 4,624,288 71,939 2,096,141 317,359 2,485,439
E11 Operation of Fire Service 111,060,180 2,080,890 14,009,383 51,341,719 67,431,992
E12 Fire Prevention 1,837,561 - (1,785) - (1,785)
E13 Water Quality, Air and Noise Pollution 867,426 - 1,760 13,200 14,960
E14 Agency & Recoupable Services 1,057,797 - 1,404,618 - 1,404,618
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 178,809,803 3,618,625 22,002,931 52,104,973 77,726,529
Less Transfers to/from Reserves 1,893,701 - -
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 176,916,102 22,002,931 77,726,529
38 APPENDIX 2
SERVICE DIVISION F RECREATION and AMENITY
EXPENDITURE INCOME
State Grants & Provision of Goods Contributions from DIVISION TOTAL T OTAL Subsidies and Services other local authorities € € € € €
F01 Operation and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities 10,245,193 - 2,854,454 - 2,854,454
F02 Operation of Library and Archival Service 24,554,381 585,694 393,880 - 979,574
F03 Op, Mtce & Imp of Outdoor Leisure Areas 22,644,254 82,022 1,053,172 40,000 1,175,194
F04 Community Sport and Recreational Development 15,887,606 3,923,399 1,318,358 - 5,241,757
Page 120 Page F05 Operation of Arts Programme 9,786,698 265,865 1,375,994 - 1,641,859
F06 Agency & Recoupable Services - - 1,744,008 - 1,744,008
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 83,118,132 4,856,980 8,739,866 40,000 13,636,846
Less Transfers to/from Reserves 1,506,183 - -
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 81,611,949 8,739,866 13,636,846
39 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION G AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, HEALTH and WELFARE
EXPENDITURE INCOME
tate Grants & rovision of Goods ions from DIVISION TOTAL S P Contribut T OTAL Subsidies and Services other local authorities € € € € €
G01 Land Drainage Costs - - - - -
G02 Operation and Maintenance of Piers and Harbours - - - - -
G03 Coastal Protection - - - - -
G04 Veterinary Service 633,973 37,350 184,166 - 221,516
G05 Educational Support Services 2,349,172 1,202,311 405 - 1,202,716
G06 Agency & Recoupable Services - - - - - Page 121 Page SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 2,983,145 1,239,661 184,571 - 1,424,232
Less Transfers to/from Reserves - - -
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 2,983,145 184,571 1,424,232
40 APPENDIX 2
SERVICE DIVISION H MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
EXPENDITURE INCOME
State Grants & Provision of Goods Contributions from DIVISION TOTAL TOTAL Subsidies and Services other local authorities € € € € €
H01 Profit/Loss Machinery Account (527) - - - -
H02 Profit/Loss Stores Account - - - - -
H03 Adminstration of Rates 48,752,627 - 2,659,642 - 2,659,642
H04 Franchise Costs 1,113,623 - 3,281 - 3,281
H05 Operation of Morgue and Coroner Expenses 3,199,055 - - 1,100,000 1,100,000
H06 Weighbridges - - - - -
Page 122 Page H07 Operation of Markets and Casual Trading 1,447,452 - 759,241 - 759,241
H08 Malicious Damage 2,731 792 - - 792
H09 Local Representation/Civic Leadership 4,864,060 - 208,822 - 208,822
H10 Motor Taxation 8,152,824 - 15,719 - 15,719
H11 Agency & Recoupable Services 895,387 117,587 8,198,197 80,000 8,395,784
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 68,427,232 118,379 11,844,902 1,180,000 13,143,281
Less Transfers to/from Reserves 14,255,711 245,741 245,741
SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 54,171,521 11,599,161 12,897,540
TOTAL ALL DIVISIONS 722,918,864 121,703,848 227,346,372 60,713,658 409,763,878
41 APPENDIX 3 ANALYSIS OF INCOME FROM GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES
2015 2014 € €
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government Road Grants - - Housing Grants & Subsidies 80,715,455 63,753,687 Library Services 313,500 313,500 Local Improvement Schemes - - Urban and Village Renewal Schemes 2,264,520 1,948,767 Water Services Group Schemes 5,329,598 9,125,779 Environmental Protection/Conservation Grants 1,505,796 1,110,555 Miscellaneous 3,525,906 159,779 LPT Self Funding 20,988,154 - 114,642,929 76,412,067
Other Departments and Bodies Road Grants 7,078 5,859,459 Local Enterprise Office 1,300,445 1,311,508 Higher Education Grants 536,835 2,244,777 Community Employment Schemes - - Civil Defence - - Miscellaneous 5,216,561 6,995,128 7,060,919 16,410,872
Total 121,703,848 92,822,939
Page 123 42 APPENDIX 4 ANALYSIS OF INCOME FROM GOODS AND SERVICES
2015 2014 € €
Rents from Houses 77,545,526 75,358,276
Housing Loans Interest & Charges 9,667,560 10,839,436
Domestic Water - -
Commercial Water - -
Irish Water 45,955,185 62,189,255
Domestic Refuse 78,853 116,337
Commercial Refuse 3,241,210 3,588,155
Domestic Sewerage - -
Commercial Sewerage - -
Planning Fees 3,139,222 1,484,935
Parking Fines/Charges 30,910,404 30,124,033
Recreation & Amenity Activities 7,351,334 5,546,939
Library Fees/Fines 135,715 227,315
Agency Services 9,182,000 9,182,736
Pension Contributions 12,269,785 12,464,033
Property Rental & Leasing of Land 6,665,857 6,130,856
Landfill Charges - -
Fire Charges 2,590,095 2,385,194
NPPR 5,949,519 12,890,503
Miscellaneous 12,664,107 10,671,706
227,346,372 243,199,709
Page 124 43 APPENDIX 5 SUMMARY OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND INCOME
2015 2014 € € EXPENDITURE
Payment to Contractors 64,560,500 70,982,573 Puchase of Land 5,067,037 5,308,125 Purchase of Other Assets/Equipment 51,334,014 19,508,520 Professional & Consultancy Fees 8,805,554 8,526,278 Other 119,498,774 69,452,829
Total Expenditure (Net of Internal Transfers) 249,265,879 173,778,325 Transfers to Revenue 2,124,880 4,584,050
Total Expenditure (Incl Transfers) * 251,390,759 178,362,375
INCOME Grants and LPT 120,800,198 111,410,781
Non - Mortgage Loans 2,377,568 8,325,448
Other Income (a) Development Contributions 19,872,780 711,266
(b) Property Disposals - Land 6,532,959 6,410,796 - LA Housing - - - Other property - -
(c) Purchase Tenant Annuities 1,275,519 1,357,083
(d) Car Parking 6,360,510 5,527,115
(e) Other 17,000,015 11,577,592
Total Income (Net of Internal Transfers) 174,219,549 145,320,081 Transfers from Revenue 25,262,236 14,098,810
Total Income (Incl Transfers) * 199,481,785 159,418,891
Surplus\(Deficit) for year (51,908,974) (18,943,484)
Balance (Debit)\Credit @ 1 January (25,565,818) (6,622,334)
Balance (Debit)\Credit @ 31 December (77,474,792) (25,565,818)
* Excludes internal transfers, includes transfers to and from Revenue account
Page 125 44 APPENDIX 6 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE AND INCOME ON CAPITAL ACCOUNT
BALANCE @ EXPENDITURE INCOME TRANSFERS BALANCE @ Non-Mortgage Transfer from Transfer to Internal 1/1/2015 Grants and LPT Other Total Income 31/12/2015 Loans* Revenue Revenue Transfers € € € € € € € € € €
Housing & Building (63,721,775) 150,863,135 105,914,656 2,377,568 9,660,125 117,952,349 4,150,760 - 3,000,000 (89,481,801)
Road Transportation & Safety 12,173,247 18,165,680 11,553,920 - 5,734,294 17,288,214 3,703,084 1,730,874 - 13,267,991
Water Services 19,222,292 3,654,147 690,321 - (2,792,650) (2,102,329) - - - 13,465,816
Development Management 11,358,504 21,846,617 253,417 - 36,908,239 37,161,656 1,340,500 127,000 (3,258,218) 24,628,825
Environmental Services (31,288,293) 3,309,890 336,839 - 400,337 737,176 1,884,904 - 258,218 (31,717,885)
Recreation & Amenity (456,246) 18,153,177 1,238,370 - 1,131,438 2,369,808 11,151,460 27,433 - (5,115,588)
Page 126 Page Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare ------
Miscellaneous Services 27,146,453 33,273,233 812,675 - - 812,675 3,031,528 239,573 - (2,522,150)
TOTAL (25,565,818) 249,265,879 120,800,198 2,377,568 51,041,783 174,219,549 25,262,236 2,124,880 - (77,474,792)
Note: Mortgage-related transactions are excluded
45 APPENDIX 7 Summary of Major Revenue Collections for 2015
A C D E F G H Closing J K Debtor type Arrears @ Accrued - Vacant Write offs Waivers Total for Amount arrears @ Specific % Collected current year property collection collected 31/12/2015 doubtful = (H)/(G-J) 1/1/2015 debit (Gross) adjustments =(B+C-D-E-F) = (G-H) arrears*
€ € € € € € € € Rates 62,598,018 336,255,813 13,545,343 20,076,317 - 365,232,171 314,107,645 51,124,526 7,100,000 88%
Rents & Annuities 19,640,271 72,272,933 - 454,408 - 91,458,796 72,784,295 18,674,501 - 80% Page 127 Page Miscellaneous Rents
RAS 594,642 3,527,816 - 19,851 - 4,102,607 3,068,517 1,034,090 - 75%
Travellers 379,734 530,827 - - - 910,561 460,420 450,141 - 51%
Homeless 747,048 663,467 - 615,962 - 794,553 511,319 283,234 - 64%
Rent to Buy 44,440 193,960 - - - 238,400 182,010 56,390 - 76%
Housing Loans 15,135,112 22,063,055 - - - 37,198,167 22,071,377 15,126,790 - 59%
Domestic Refuse ------
Commercial Refuse ------
*Specific doubtful arrears = (i) Vacancy applications pending/criteria not met & (ii) Accounts in examinership/receivership/liquidation and no communication regarding likely outcome
46 APPENDIX 8
INTEREST OF LOCAL AUTHORITY IN COMPANIES AND JOINT VENTURES
Where a local authority as a corporate body or its members or officers, by virtue of their office, have an interest in a company (controlled, jointly controlled and associated), the following disclosures should be made for each entity:
Name of Company or Entity Voting Classification: Total Total Revenue Revenue Cumulative Currently Date of Power % Subsidiary / Assets Liabilities Income Expenditure Surplus/ Consolidated Financial Associate / (Deficit) Y / N Statements Joint Venture Ballymun Regeneration Limited 100% Subsidiary - - - - - Y 31/12/2014 Poppintree Neighbour Centre Management Company Limited 6% Associate 76,052 12,448 41,235 41,990 63,604 N 31/12/2014 Coultry Neighbourhood Centre Management Company Limited 12% Associate 88,380 15,616 38,024 33,972 72,764 N 31/12/2014 Shangan Neighbourhood Centre Management Company Limited 43% Associate 61,610 18,528 47,195 63,145 43,082 N 31/12/2014 Forestwood Management Company Limited 67% Subsidiary 25,030 23,473 17,419 16,307 1,557 N 31/05/2015
City 128 Page of Dublin Energy Management Agency (CODEMA) Limited 60% Subsidiary 313,280 154,788 1,153,270 1,112,863 158,492 N 31/12/2014 Hugh Lane Gallery Trust Limited 100% Subsidiary 42,674 42,674 - - - Y 31/12/2014 Temple Bar Cultural Trust Limited 100% Subsidiary 58,489,266 36,619,542 1,682,858 1,779,804 21,869,724 N 31/12/2014 Fishamble Music Limited 100% Subsidiary 1,363,178 758,275 25,786 42,790 604,903 N 31/12/2014 Irish Film Centre Development Limited 100% Subsidiary 402,458 402,461 56,492 56,492 - 3 N 31/12/2014 Dublin City Sports and Leisure Services Limited 100% Subsidiary 1,255,954 202,033 2,022,677 1,689,518 1,053,921 N 31/12/2014 Parnell Square Foundation Limited 50% Subsidiary 114,842 37,736 700,005 622,898 77,106 N 31/12/2014 PSQ Developments LTD* 50% Subsidiary 620,752 620,751 - - 1 N 31/12/2014 The Ringsend Toll Bridge Designated Activity Company** 100% Subsidiary - - - - - N N/A
*PSQ Development LTD Incorporated 15th July 2014 ** The Ringsend Toll Bridge Designated Activity Company was incorporated in December 2015.
47 APPENDIX 9 SUMMARY OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX ALLOCATED
2015 2015 € €
Discretionary Discretionary Local Property Tax 6,800,296 6,800,296
Self Funding - Revenue Housing & Building 15,207,554 Roads Transportation & Safety 5,780,600 20,988,154 Total Local Property Tax - Revenue 27,788,450
Page 129 Page Self Funding - Capital Housing & Building 25,940,094 Roads Transportation & Safety 25,940,094 Total Local Property Tax - Capital 25,940,094
Total Local Property Tax - Allocated 53,728,544
48 Glossary of Terms
Accruals (Matching) reduction in the useful eco- Government Grants The concept that income and nomic life of a fixed asset, Assistance by government expenditure are recognised whether arising from use, and inter-government agen- as they are earned or in- effluxion of time or obsoles- cies and similar bodies, curred, not as money is re- cence through technological whether local, national or ceived or paid. or other changes. international, in the form of cash or transfers of assets to Capital Expenditure Exceptional Items an authority in return for past Expenditure on the Material items which arise or future compliance with acquisition of a fixed asset or from events or transactions certain conditions relating to expenditure that adds to and that fall within the ordinary the activities of the authority. not merely maintains the activities of the authority and value of an existing fixed which need to be disclosed Infrastructure Assets asset. separately by virtue of their Fixed assets that are inalien- size or incidence to give fair able, expenditure on which is Community Assets presentation of the accounts. recoverable only by contin- Assets that the local authority Example - redundancies, ued use of the asset created. intends to hold in perpetuity, uninsured damage, unin- Examples of infrastructure that have no determinable sured structural failure of assets are highways and useful life, and that may have operational buildings, deficits footpaths. restrictions on their disposal. arising on the settlement of Examples of community as- uninsured claims, cost of Investments sets are parks and historic industrial action and losses A long-term investment is an buildings. on investments. investment that is intended to be held for use on a continu- Contingency Fair Value ing basis in the activities of A condition which exists at The fair value of an asset is the authority. Investments the balance sheet date, the price at which it could be should be so classified only where the outcome will be exchanged in an arm's length where an intention to hold the confirmed only on the occur- transaction less, where appli- investment for the long term rence or non-occurrence of cable, any grants receivable can clearly be demonstrated one or more uncertain future towards the purchase or use or where there are restric- events. of the asset. tions as to the investor's abil- ity to dispose of the invest- Corporate and Democratic Finance Lease ment. Services A lease that transfers sub- Investments which do not The corporate and stantially all of the risks and meet the above criteria democratic services com- rewards of ownership of a should be classified as cur- prises all activities which local fixed asset to the lessee. rent assets. authorities engage in specifi- Such a transfer of risks and cally because they are rewards may be presumed to Investment Properties elected, multi-purpose au- occur if at the inception of the Interest in land and/or thorities. The cost of these lease the present value of the buildings: activities are thus over and minimum lease payments, (a) in respect of which above those which would be including any initial payment, construction work and devel- incurred by a series of inde- amounts to substantially all of opment have been com- pendent, single purpose, the fair value of the leased pleted; and nominated bodies managing asset. (b) which is held for its the same services. There is investment potential, any therefore no logical basis for Fixed Assets rental income being negoti- apportioning these costs to Tangible assets that yield ated at arm's length. services. benefits to the local authority and the services it provides Long-Term Contracts Deferred Charges for a period of more than one A contract entered into for the Expenditure which may year. design, manufacture or con- properly be deferred, but struction of a single substan- which does not result in, or Going Concern tial asset or the provision of a remain matched with, tangi- The concept that the authority service (or a combination of ble assets. Examples of de- will remain in operational assets or services which to- ferred charges are expendi- existence for the foreseeable gether constitute a single ture on items such as pre- future, in particular that the project), where the time taken liminary expenses on pro- revenue accounts and bal- substantially to complete the posed capital schemes. ance sheet assume no inten- contract is such that the con- tion to curtail significantly the tract activity falls into different Depreciation scale of operations. accounting periods. Some The measure of the wearing contracts with a shorter dura- out, consumption, or other tion than one year should be
Page 130 49 accounted for as long-term signed by the responsible contracts if they are suffi- financial officer. ciently material to the activity of the period. Prior Year Adjustments Those material adjustments Net Book Value applicable to prior years aris- The amount at which fixed ing from changes in account- assets are included in the ing policies or from the cor- balance sheet, i.e. their his- rection of fundamental errors. torical cost or current value less the cumulative amounts Prudence provided for depreciation. The concept that revenue is Current value can be either not anticipated but is recog- “net current replacement nised only when realised in cost” or “net realisable value”. the form either of cash or of other assets the ultimate Net Current Replacement cash realisation of which can Cost be assessed with reasonable The cost of replacing or certainty. recreating the particular asset in its existing condition and in Stocks its existing use, i.e. the cost Comprise the following of its replacement or of the categories: nearest equivalent asset, (a) goods or other assets adjusted to reflect the current purchased for resale; condition of the existing as- (b) consumable stores; set. (c) raw materials and components purchased for Net Realisable Value incorporation into products for The open market value of the sale; asset in its existing use (or open market value in the Useful Life case of non-operational as- The period over which the sets), less the expenses to be local authority will derive incurred in realising the asset. benefits from the use of a fixed asset. Non-Operational Assets Fixed assets held by a local authority but not directly oc- cupied, used or consumed in the delivery services. Exam- ples of non-operational as- sets are investment proper- ties and assets that are sur- plus to requirements, pending sale or redevelopment.
Operating Leases A lease other than a finance lease.
Operational Assets Fixed assets held and occupied, used or consumed by the local authority in the direct delivery of those ser- vices for which it has either a statutory or discretionary responsibility.
Post Balance Sheet Events Those events, both favourable and unfavourable, which occur between the balance sheet date and the date on which the AFS is
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Page 132 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 144/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Head of Finance
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Rates Debtors as at 31st December 2015 ______
Background The Local Government (Financial Procedures and Audit) No 2 regulations 2014 provide that a rating authority on completion of the schedules of uncollected rates at the end of each financial year submits a report to the members of the Local Authority. This report was discussed at the meeting of the Finance Strategic Policy Committee meeting held on 7th April 2016 (Report no. 13/2016 of Finance SPC refers)
This report on commercial rates arrears at the 31st December 2015 sets out the following information:
2015 Local Authority Sector target improvement for rates collection
Background on financial adjustment and impact on commercial rates
Level of arrears during the period 2010 - 2015
Rates Collection Percentage Y2012 – Y2015
Age Profile of the 2015 arrears
Analysis of the 2015 arrears accounts
Analysis of the 2015 arrears by rate description category
2015 arrears schedule status
2015 arrears by electoral area
Valuation tribunal appeals
Conclusion
2015 Local Authority Sector target improvement for rates collection A local government debt management project group was set up in the 1st quarter 2015 which consisted of representatives from a number of Local Authorities, the DECLG and the LGMA in response to a government review of the collection of all public sector debt. Commercial rates arrears of €400M were outstanding within the sector and the focus of the group was to:
Achieve a target improvement in rate collection for each authority
Page 133 Improvements in collection and administration of debt management procedures
The target reductions as assigned were banded as below with the low performing authorities required to reduce arrears by a higher percentage in comparison to the high performing authorities.
Collection % range 2014 % arrears target reduction 2015 Band 1 Above 75% 10% Band 2 61% - 75% 12.5% Band 3 50% - 60% 15% Band 4 Below 50% 21%
The 2015 target for Dublin City Council was a 10% reduction requiring arrears to reduce from €62.6M to €56.3M.
Background on the Financial Adjustment and Impact on Commercial Rates
The City Council is far from isolated from the impacts of the economic recession and is acutely aware of the severity of the economic downturn and its impact on ratepayers and subsequent financial impact on Council resources. It should be noted that the City Council’s 2016 revenue budget is 40% funded by commercial rates and therefore the performance on rate collection is critical to the funding provision of services.
Set out in the table below, are details of movements in the Council’s ARV since 2010, along with movements in the CPI. The Council’s ARV has decreased over the period and it has been reduced in every year from 2010 – 2015 and remains at the 2015 level for 2016 notwithstanding increases in the CPI.
Table 1 – Movement in Annual Rate on Valuation
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 CPI -0.9% +2.2% +1.0% +0.7% +0.4% +1.1% +1.5% ARV -2.0% -0.69% -1.7% -0.5% -0.4% -0.5% 0.0%
Whilst the annual reduction in the Council’s ARV over the period was modest, the cumulative value is estimated at €105.5M. The performance of Dublin City Council in the area of commercial rates and other charges it imposes on the business sector compares favourably with the performance of various regulated public utilities including the gas and electricity sectors and also the public transport sector where above inflation price/fare increases have been the norm over recent years.
The commercial rates annual charges over the period 2012 – 2016 are detailed in table below.
Table 2 – Commercial Rates Income
Year Rates Income € 2012 341,260,508 2013 341,150,111 2014 342,234,446 2015 336,255,813 2016 320,305,036 Source: Figures the AFS 2012 to 2015 and the 2016 Revenue Budget
Page 134 The 2015 income reduction of €6m is primarily due to the financial loss resulting from a reduction in commercial valuations following appeals to the Valuation Office and Valuation Tribunal against the valuations as determined following the revaluation of commercial property as effective from 1/1/14. The 2016 income reduction of €16m is primarily due to the financial losses of appeals to the Valuation Tribunal; reductions in global valuations and the exemption of rates on the Irish Water network. The loss of commercial rates funding on the Irish Water network is compensated by an equivalent DECLG grant payment direct to the local authority of €14.3m in 2015.
It should be noted that the City Council has reduced expenditure from €926.8m in 2008 to €803.6m in 2016 in response to contracting exchequer grants and reductions in goods / services funding and conscious of the financial pressures on the commercial sector and the need to respond positively in exercising constraint in setting the Annual Rate on Valuation in order to support competitiveness in the economy.
Level of Arrears During the Period 2010 – 2015
The economic downturn and global financial crisis which initiated the recession has significantly impacted and is correlated to the increase in arrears to 2012 and the table below clearly outlines the changing level of arrears over the period. The reduction in arrears from €76.3M in 2012 to €51.1M in 2015 is primarily due to an improvement in the annual % collection, a focused debt management approach, improvement in economic factors and the conclusion of liquidation / receivership cases.
Graph 1 – Rates Debtor Y2010 – Y2015
€90,000,000
€80,000,000
€70,000,000
€60,000,000
€50,000,000
€40,000,000
€30,000,000
€20,000,000
€10,000,000
€0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Rates Debtor @ 31/12 €63,446,843 €73,910,423 €76,298,632 €73,993,051 €62,598,019 €51,124,527
Rates Collection Percentages Y2012 – Y2015
Table 3 below outlines the year on year improvement by DCC in the collection of rates having increased collection performance by 6% since 2012. This compares favourably with the comparative average of the Irish Local Authority Sector being 76%, 77% and 77% respectively for the years 2012 - 2014. The 2015 DCC collection performance improved by 2% to 86%.No 2015 comparative figure for the sector is available to date.
Page 135 Table 3 – Analysis of DCC Rates Collection Y2012 – Y2015
Arrears Total for Arrears 31- Year Charge Write Off Receipts % Collected 01-Jan Collection Dec 2012 73,910,423 341,260,508 36,849,042 378,321,889 302,023,257 76,298,632 80% 2013 76,298,632 341,150,111 37,789,463 379,659,280 305,666,229 73,993,051 81% 2014 73,993,051 342,234,446 33,699,776 382,527,721 319,929,702 62,598,019 84% 2015 62,598,019 336,255,813 33,621,660 365,232,172 314,107,645 51,124,527 86%
Source: Annual Financial Statements 2012 – 2015
The increase of €14.2m in the 2014 receipts compared with 2013 is primarily due to changes in valuation of the global, multi and interdepartmental categories which had a net increase in valuation of €10M. The balance of €4.2M refers to an improved performance in the other commercial sectors. The reduction in receipts of €5.8M in 2015 compares favourably in comparison with the reduction of the total warrant for collection €17.3M (arrears + annual charge) between 2014 and 2015.
It should be noted that on average €14m per annum is written off in respect of vacancy refunds (50% of rates due on vacant premises) as provided by S71 of the L G Dublin Act 1930 as amended by S31 of the Local Government Act 2014. In addition, amounts of €4.7 M and €2.3 M were written off in 2014 and 2015 respectively following appeals on valuation to either the Commissioner of Valuation or the Valuation Tribunal. The balance of amounts written off is primarily in respect of those cases where debt recovery procedures have been exhausted and there is no prospect of recovery.
Graph 2 – DCC vs City and County Councils Rates Percentage Collection
90%
85%
80% 84% 80% 81% 75% 77% 76% 77% 70%
65%
60%
55% 2012 2013 2014
DCC City & County Councils
Source: Annual Financial Statements 2012 & 2013 DECLG Local Government Audit Service Activity Report
Page 136 Age Profile of the 2015 Arrears of €51.1m
The graph as below shows that €27.1m (53%) of the arrears comprise of charges accrued in respect of 2015 and €9.7m (19%) refers to charges accrued in 2014 with the balance of €14.3m (28%) in respect of charges pre 2014.
Graph 3 – Age Profile of 2015 Arrears
Pre 2010 2010 2011 2% 3% 4% 2012 7%
2013 12%
2015 53%
2014 19%
Analysis of the 2015 Arrears Accounts
There are 6773 accounts in arrears @ 31/12/15 which equates to 33% of the total number or rate accounts in 2015 (20,677 rate accounts). The number of accounts in arrears has reduced by 637 in comparison with 2014 (reduction of 8.6%) which reflects the positive performance in debt management. The table below shows that 61% of those accounts in arrears have an annual charge below €5,000. In addition, 83% of the arrears value (€43m) relates to accounts where the annual rates charge ≤ to €50,000.
Table 4 – Rate Arrears by Charge Range No of Actual No of Accounts Actual Charge 2015 Arrears Accounts in Arrears % based on GL Arrears 0.00-999 2,189 972 1,949,540 3.81% 1,000-2,999 6,176 1,954 5,660,491 11.07% 3,000-4,999 3,707 1,239 5,920,078 11.58% 5,000-9,999 3,934 1,330 11,180,199 21.87% 10,000-24,999 2,790 859 12,605,401 24.66% 25,000-49,999 1,046 245 5,533,401 10.82% 50,000-74,999 231 76 2,149,018 4.20% 75,000-99,999 173 27 1,049,634 2.05% 100,000+ 431 71Page5,076,766 137 9.93% Total 20,677 6,773 51,124,527 100.00% Analysis of the 2015 Arrears by Rate Description Category
Further analysis of the arrears identifies the breakdown per category as per the graph.
Graph 4 – Arrears by Category
Health Hospitality 1% 13%
Retail 34%
Industrial 19%
Leisure 5% Other Office 4% 24%
2015 Arrears Schedule Status
The table below outlines the current status of the breakdown of the €51.1m arrears.
Table 5 – Analysis of Arrears Schedule Status
Arrears Arrears Status Amount Amount % Court Proceedings €9,552,014 18.68% Liquidations / Receiverships / Ceased Trading €5,327,744 10.42% Revisions / Appeals / VTA €4,418,847 8.64% Settlements agreed / Pending / Being Discharged by Instalments €15,073,703 29.48% Account For Write Off / Written Off €1,830,161 3.58% Decree Obtained / Warrant €7,371,381 14.42%
Under Investigation / Law Dept €7,550,677 14.77% Total €51,124,527 100.00%
Page 138 2015 Arrears by Electoral Area
The graph below shows the breakdown of the arrears per electoral area.
Graph 5 – Arrears by Electoral Area
Rathgar- Ballyfermot- Rathmines, 3% Drimnagh, 9% Ballymun, 4%
Pembroke- Beaumont- South Dock, Donaghmede, 32% 6%
Cabra-Finglas, 6%
Clontarf, 5%
Crumlin- Kimmage, 9% North Inner City, 26%
Valuation Tribunal Appeals
The arrears figure of €51.1M includes an amount of €4.4M in respect of those increased valuations on ratings following the revaluation process which are awaiting assessment and determination by the Valuation Tribunal. It is expected that details will be forwarded by year- end and the financial impact concluded.
Conclusion
In setting and collecting commercial rates, the Council is tasked with performing an extremely delicate balancing act in ensuring that local businesses pay rates on time and being conscious of their role in supporting the business community through periods of economic pressure. The council operates its rates policy on a consistent basis, with flexibility and reasonableness, seeking to ensure that where difficulties exist, arrangements can be put in place which allows rates to be paid on a basis that facilitates businesses to continue trading.
However, in certain cases, legal recovery of the debt is being and will be pursued where customers have failed to agree or not adhered to previously agreed payment plans. The opening arrears of €51.1M have reduced to €36.9M at 22/4/2016.
Kathy Quinn Head of Finance With responsibility for Information Communication Technology 28th April 2016 Page 139 Page 140 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 126/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Chief Executive
Monthly Management Report – 9th May 2016
Report to the Lord Mayor, Members of the Corporate Policy Group and Group Leaders
Section 136 (2) of the Local Government Act 2001 as inserted by Section 51 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 places an obligation on the Chief Executive to prepare Monthly Management Reports for Council. The monthly report for May 2016 is submitted herewith.
Finance
Please advise that there are no additions or changes to the Monthly Local Fund Statement & EU/IMF Report listed on the May City Council Agenda.
Environment & Transportation Department
Please advise that there are no changes to the Traffic, Roads Construction or Environment reports since last month.
Housing & Residential Services
Please see attached report. (Page 3-18)
Planning & Property, Development
Please see attached report. (Page 19-25)
Community, Culture, Economic & Emergency Services
Please see attached report. (Page 26-37)
Corporate Services Department
Freedom of Information Please see attached Quarterly Report in relation to Freedom of Information statistics. (Page 38)
Page 141 1 Human Resources Department
Please see attached report. (Page 39)
I will endeavour to avoid duplication to the extent that reports have already been made to other Council Committees will not be included in this report. However as already pointed out, any member may request further information on any issues arising from this report or request that other issues should be included in the report in the future. Please liaise with Mr. Vincent Norton, Meetings Administrator, in this regard.
Owen P. Keegan Chief Executive, 9th May, 2016
Page 142 2 Housing & Residential Services - Monthly Management Report
Policy issues:
Procedures for repossession have been reviewed to ensure compliance with the Act. OHMS system has been modified to allow the issue of Tenancy Warnings and other documents prescribed by the Act. As of the 12th April DCC has issued 106 Tenancy Warnings for arrears cases. Meetings have taken place with the three other Local Authorities to discuss new procedures and to ensure consistency. New National Rent Scheme: New National Rent Scheme not commencing in July as per circular from DECLG and no indication as to when this might be introduced. New circular to follow: HAP: Resources being identified pending HAP being rolled out in early 2017 New Improved Customer Quarterly Statement being developed and expected to issue by end of Quarter 2.
The Minister for the Environment Mr Alan Kelly TD announced a package of initiatives called Stabilising rents, Boosting supply. Among the initiatives were
Extending the period for rent reviews from one year to two years Increased rights for tenants Extending the notice period to tenants for increasing rents to 90 days Extended notice to quit period for tenants who have more than 4 years tenancy A new deposit retention scheme operated by the PRTB Landlords offering tenancies to recipient of HAP, RAS & rent supplement can claim 100% interest deduction A number of incentives to encourage the delivery of housing in cities, including standardisation of requirement for apartments and targeted rebates of development levies
2. National Strategy for People with a Disability 2011 - 2016
Under the terms of the National Housing Strategy for People with a Disability 2011-2016 DCC has established a Steering Committee including officials from Dublin City Council, Health Services Executive and representatives from a variety of organisations including St. Michaels House for Intellectual Disability, The Irish Wheelchair Association, The Deaf Association of Ireland, Hail Housing Association, Respond Housing Association, The Irish Council for Social Housing and Focus Ireland. The first meeting of this committee took place on May 27th and 12 meetings have been held to date. A Working Group has also been established with the specific objective of developing a Strategic Plan and this group has met 8 times.
The work is primarily operational and will include the transferring of people from congregated settings to regular housing, and the provision of disabled access housing in new build schemes, regeneration schemes, and RAS schemes and through the adaptation of existing housing stock.
Page 143 3 The Operations Group whose task it is to implement the Actions set out in the Strategic Plan had its first meeting on the 01st April 2016.
It was agreed that the Operations Group would meet every 6 weeks.
The Terms of Reference were discussed and some draft terms were agreed. The group requested that Executive Manager of Housing comes to the next meeting to discuss the housing construction programme.
The next meeting of the Operations Group will take place on May 6th 2016 in Civic Offices.
Delivery Targets for Dublin City Council 2015-2017
The Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government has set the following challenging targets for the Dublin City Area. 3,347 additional units are expected to be delivered by the City Council, Approved Housing Bodies and private landlords by the end of 2017. 1,498 of the units are to be delivered through construction, Part V and the Capital Assistance Scheme at an estimated cost of €272.2 million. The Social Housing Capital Expenditure Programme (SHCEP) is expecting to fund the leasing of 1,626 units in that period, 425 of those in 2015. The Rental Accommodation Scheme is expected to deliver the remaining 223 units up to 2017.
Progress report on Capital Projects
Housing Development & Regeneration – Capital Projects Update
Project Status Remarks Priory Hall Refurbishment of Priory Hall Apartments in the Northern ongoing. Blocks due for completion Q.2 2016 (60 units – 9 social). Remaining Blocks completion due Q.3. 2017. Maxwell Road – 9 units Contractors on site. Development completed and available for letting. Crampton Buildings – Contractors on site – Anticipated completion end June 28 units additional works required 2016 due to condition of timbers. Buttercup Park – 35 On site Target completion Q4 2016. units St Teresa’s Part 8 Planning Permission Work has commenced on Gardens/Eugene Street in place. services diversion & relocation of - 50 units substation. Front blocks being Tender documents for boundary refurbished for short term and drainage issues are being use pending new build. assessed. Tender documents Contractor on site February for main contract are being 2016 to demolish three prepared. blocks
Page 144 4 Dolphin House – 100 Part 8 planning granted for Tender for main contract issued units Phase 1; 11th April following approval from (Phase 1 of up to 10 DECLG. phases which comprises in total 392 units including senior citizen units at Dolphin Regeneration Board to Demolition complete. Park) confirm their agreement to Phase 2 to go to planning Q2/3 Phase 2 2016 Dominick Street The scheme has been Cost Effectiveness Report being redesigned and capital prepared by the Housing appraisal submitted to Agency. DOECLG for funding approval January 2015. O Devaney Gardens DECLG have approved in The Council do not propose to (128 units left of principle the construction of re-tenant this scheme and is original stock – 14 still 30 units on the Infirmary reviewing options for occupied) implementation of 2011 master Road site. plan under the aegis of the Housing Land initiative Steering Group. Part 8 to demolish remaining blocks initiated at Area Committee. Ballymun Regeneration Last blocks have been demolished. Charlemont – 79 units On site December 2015 Public Private Partnership tender in Block 3 and 73 in received 17th June 2015. S. 183 Block 4 approved by Council on the 6th July 2015. Croke Villas (7 units GAA agreement approved by occupied out of 79 City Council meeting in units in 4 blocks) November 2015. Contracts issued to GAA in January 2016. Steering Group set up to progress scheme. Awaiting return of contracts from GAA. Ballybough Road – 7 Part 8 approved March Tender to issue May 2016. units (part of Croke 2015. Villas regeneration project along with Sackville Avenue) Housing New Build Funding of €40.3m Programme 2015-2017 announced for projects at:
Cornamona, Designs being reviewed.
North King St Part 8 initiated at Area Committee and advertised on the 19th April.
Infirmary Rd & Belcamp B & Design Team consultants to be C. appointed Q2 2016
Page 145 5 Housing Programme Options for involving private Report 2225/14 agreed with 2017+ sector being explored via Council and advertisements procurement advertisement placed with agreement of 4 Feb 2015 DECLG for technical dialogue process. Interviews with respondents completed by mid May 2015. Report to special meeting of Housing & Planning and International Relations SPC 22nd July 2015. It was agreed to remove the Cherry Orchard Site from this process and include it in a local area plan for the Cherry Orchard Area. Review the existing plans for the two remaining sites and also Include the O Devaney Gardens and St. Michaels Estate sites in this review. Further report presented at January Council Meeting. Procurement team in place to develop a procurement process for Oscar Traynor Rd Site. Acquisitions General & 39 acquired in 2016 56 units are in the process of Detenanting for being acquired and are with the Regeneration Law Department.
Part V units at Valuers have submitted Cannot be finalised until Castleforbes (21 - 26 offer to vendors for 21 units Receiver arranges the units) under original Part V and for completion of outstanding works a further 5 units to allow to the scheme. Awaiting details DCC to purchase all and associated timeline for residential in Block A. completion of these works. Works to complete Q3 2016. Further correspondence to and meeting held with Receiver in January 2016.
Further to the joint Housing & Planning SPC in July 2015 a steering group has been set up to progress lands at Oscar Traynor Road, O’Devaney Gardens and St. Michael’s Estate. Report presented to SPC 16th December 2015 and to the Council in January at which an amendment was included for the provision of 30% social housing and senior citizen units on the lands. A brief is being prepared on one site on the Oscar Traynor Road with a view to it being advertised to the market. A report to the Housing & Planning SPC is due to be presented in May in relation to proposals for O’Devaney Gardens and an update on Oscar Traynor Road Site.
Two sites at Ayrfield and Scribblestown were submitted for consideration by NDFA for development of social housing in partnership with other agencies. The Minister for the Environment announced on 13th October 2015 that funding would be available under a PPP
Page 146 6 model to advance these sites. A Project Board and steering group are being set up to progress these sites.
Rapid Build Housing
It is expected that the families will be moving in to these homes the first week of May.
INITIATION OF COMPETITION FOR FURTHER 131 RAPID BUILD HOUSING UNITS
Dublin City Council initiated a competition for 131 Rapid Build Housing Units, on Wednesday 2nd March 2016.
In order to facilitate optimum market participation in the competition, Dublin City Council looked for expressions of interest with individual completion dates for specific sites. This will take into consideration the specific number of units to be built on each site. The process for the expressions of interest has now been completed and went to tender on the 25th April 2016.
There are four sites selected and located in the Dublin City Council administrative area, they include;
1. Drimnagh – site will commence work in Q2 2016 2. Belcamp, Malahide Rd – site will commence work in the beginning of Q3 2016 3. Ballyfermot – site will commence work has commenced 4. Finglas –site works commenced April 2016. This work was delayed due to protestors on site
The intended timelines of this competition are working towards the completion of all units in 2016.
The four Dublin local authorities are working towards the further delivery of a further 350 units approximately across the Dublin region to address the temporary accommodation needs of families in commercial hotels. Further detail in relation to this will be provided.
Delivery by Approved Housing Bodies 2016
It is expected that 273 units will be delivered by the Approved Housing Bodies in 2016 as follows :-
Ballygall Road, D 11 Fold 11 Completed Harolds Cross, D 6 Focus 28 Q2 Haddington Road, D 4 PMVT 18 Q2 Merville Avenue, D 3 Cooperative 10 Q2 Housing Ireland Thornwood, Dublin 9 Tuath 69 Q4 (phased) An Riasc, D 11 Tuath 35 Q4 (phased) Catherines Gate, D 8 Cluid 22 Q4 James’s Street, Dublin 8 Cluid 12 Q4 Castleforbes Square, D 1 Tuath 21 Q2 Ard Na Greine, D 13 Cooperative 11 Q2
Page 147 7 Housing Ireland Prior Hall, Bow Lane, D 8 Tuath 19 Q4 (phased) 141/143 James Street Tuath 7 Q2 one off acquisitions Various 10
There are some larger schemes (Canon Troy (70), Armagh Rd (97), Broome Lodge/Dunmnaus (43), Richmond Rd (39), Orchard Lawns (72), Raleigh Square (33), Stormantown Hall (42) in progress which are due to be completed in 2017.
Capital Assistance Scheme The Department has indicated that there is likely to be a Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) call aimed at moving people from congregated setting in the next quarter. .
RAS & Private leasing
Dublin City Council currently has 49 households under Notice to Quit from RAS Landlords which is a reduction from the same period in 2015. The RAS section has acquired 20 additional RAS units and 12 leased units this year. 41 properties have been withdrawn by landlords. 8 RAS properties were purchased from landlord or receivers keeping the existing tenant in place Maintenance and Energy Improvements
Voids Refurbishment
215 units have been completed to date in 2016. 92 units are currently being refurbished and Task Orders will be issued for a further 170 units. The current number of voids as a percentage of our housing stock represents just 0.70%.
Energy Improvements
In 2015, we retrofitted 2034 units as detailed in the table below at a total cost of €3.7m:
Lissadel Road & Rafters Lane Maisonettes Lissadel Court Aughrim Court St Gabriels, Clontarf Tom Clarke House, Shaun Terrace Hampsted Court Apt x 55 Hampstead Court Community x 2
Page 148 8 We are currently awaiting confirmation of our funding allocation for 2016 from the DOECLG, on receipt of which we will progress to complete Phase One of the programme. Energy Improvements
Energy improvements including new boilers, insulation and ventilation, have been carried at the following locations:
Lismeen Grove, Coolock. (24 units) - COMPLETE Saint John’s Court, Donnycarney (39 units) - COMPLETE Saint Mary’s Court, East Wall (11 units) - COMPLETE Killane Court, East Wall (8 units) - COMPLETE Ard na Meala, Ballymun. (12 units) - COMPLETE Bow Bridge Court, Weaver’s Row, Dominic Street Upper & Lord Edward Street (40 units combined) ( heating upgrades) - COMPLETE Cromcastle Court, Coolock, Dublin 5 (128 Units) (windows and heating upgrades) - COMPLETE
Energy improvement schemes are currently being compiled for submission for 2016.
Adaptations and Extensions
There are currently 30 extensions at various stages of the building process, whilst 60 internal adaptations have been completed in 2016 to date and a further 54 are at survey/tender/commencement stage of the process. Loans
Local Authority involvement in issuing loans is as a direct response to Government Policy promoting home ownership and assisting persons who could not obtain loans from commercial banking to finance the purchase of a home. As at the end of March 2016 Dublin City Council’s loan portfolio consisted of 2,477 loans with a total value of €282,804,285. Of the 2,477 loan account 1040 of them are in arrears with a value of €14,753,999
The Loans Section has in place an Arrears Support Unit that manages and implements a Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process. This process sets out the framework for dealing with arrears in a timely, efficient and flexible manner which is fair to both the lending authority and the borrower. It provides resolution options for consideration for borrowers who’s loans are unsustainable including the Mortgage to Rent Scheme (MTR)
Local Authority Mortgage to Rent Scheme is a Government Initiative to help homeowners who have mortgages through the Local Government Sector and are at risk of losing their homes due to mortgage arrears. Under the scheme candidates transfer ownership of their home to Dublin City Council. They no longer own their own home but will continue to live in it as a social housing
Page 149 9 tenant of Dublin City Council. To date 96 mortgage holders have completed applications for MTR and these are now tenants of Dublin City Council -
The Incremental Tenant Purchase Scheme
The Incremental Tenant Purchase Scheme for existing local authority houses is set out in Part 3 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 and came into effect from 1 January 2016
Subject to certain criteria Local authority tenants will be given the opportunity to purchase their houses which involves discounts for purchasers linked to household incomes (40%, 50%, or 60%) If a tenant purchases a dwelling under the scheme a charge, equal to the value of the discount they qualified for, will be placed on the dwelling which will wither over time.
The level of discount is linked to the tenant’s income. The level of discount and the income bands will be set out in regulations are outlined below.
Gross tenant income Discount off purchase price Charged period
=>€30,000 40% 20 years
€20,001 to €29,999 50% 25 years
€15,000 to €20,000 60% 30 years
All tenants eligible to purchase their houses will be notified shortly and will be provided with an information leaflet setting out the eligibility criteria
Home Grants The Grants section provides grant assistance to those in private homes and privately rented accommodation who need to have their homes adapted due to illness. The ‘’combined capital allocation to Dublin City Council for the payment of the Housing Adaptation Grants for Older People and People with a Disability Schemes, in 2016 is €6,797,650 The Housing Adaptation Grant is available where changes need to be made to a home to make it suitable for a person with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability or mental health difficulty to live in. The grant can help you to make changes and adaptations to your home, for example, making it wheelchair- accessible, extending it to create more space, adding a ground-floor bathroom or toilet or a stair-lift. In some cases, the provision of heating can be included, but only under certain conditions. The Mobility Aids Grant Scheme provides grants for works designed to address mobility problems in the home, such as the purchase and installation of grab- rails, a level access shower, access ramps or a stair-lift. The scheme is primarily for older people, but people with a disability can also apply for it.
Page 150 10 The Housing Aid for Older People Scheme is used to improve the condition of an older person's home. In general, it is aimed at people 66 years of age and older, who are living in poor housing conditions. However, in cases of genuine hardship the local authority may assist people under age 66.
There are currently 1144 applications at hand.
No of Total Value of No of grants Total value of No of grants Total Value Grants Paid Grants paid up where grants where on hand of Grants to to 31/03/2016 commitment commitment awaiting (estimated) 31/03/2016 has been has been approval on hand entered into entered into (Unapproved) awaiting (Approved) approval
HAG 152 €1,115,171.88 376 €3,625,016 546 €5,263,986
MAG 22 €106,778.97 42 €210,672 70 €351,120
HOP 20 €72,352.13 54 € 246,942 56 €256,088
Totals 194 €1,294,302.98 472 €4,082,630 672 €5,871,194
Rents
Rent payments projection for 2016 €75.m
Projected Arrears: €21.2m
Housing Allocations 2016
New Ministerial Directive: Under Circular No. 5/2016 from the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government, dated the 1st February 2016, which applies from the 1 February 2016 to 30 April 2016, each housing authority must ensure that at least 50% of the dwellings available for allocation under Section 22 of the 2009 Act during the specified period will be allocated to households that are qualified for social housing support (i.e. those who are on the record of qualified households) and that, on or before 1 June 2015, have been deemed by the authority to have one or more than one of the following needs:
(i) was in an institution, emergency accommodation or a hostel (i.e. a homeless household within the meaning of Section 2 of the Housing Act 1988);
(ii) has an accommodation requirement arising from an enduring physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual impairment (i.e. households where one of its members has a disability and as such is deemed to be a vulnerable household); and
Page 151 11 (iii) was in accommodation that was unsuitable for the household's adequate housing on exceptional medical or compassionate grounds (i.e. including households the subject of domestic violence and young people leaving State care and as such deemed to be a vulnerable household).
Each housing authority should make arrangements for timely and efficient selection of households and offers of accommodation so as to ensure that households are notified and ready to move into dwellings as soon as they become available. These arrangements should seek to avoid inadvertent delays in letting dwellings, and dwellings being left vacant for lengthy period due to refusals of offers of accommodation. The use of choice based lettings is being considered in areas throughout the City for a limited number of properties.
The number of allocations done by Dublin City Council in 2016 to date is 338 which includes 89 HAP lettings and 9 RAS lettings. Traveller Accommodation Unit Update from Traveller Accommodation Unit - 25th April 2016
1. NTACC Visit 24th May - Sites and meeting with LTACC 2. Introduction of Crew cab – This increased mobility for caretaker staff should facilitate greater coverage of the sites and the capacity for teamwork on larger jobs. 3. Closure of the site at Grand Canal Discussion at LTACC 29/02/16 - all members supportive of sale of the site on the understanding that there will be a benefit to traveller accommodation generally as a result. There was acknowledgment that there has never been demand for the site and it has never operated at capacity. 4. Fire Review - final reports due shortly. There is ongoing liaison with Traveller representative organisations BTAP (Ballyfermot) and TravAct (Coolock) in attempts to create 6m separation where caravans have been brought onto the group housing schemes but where there are no official halting site facilities. Despite requests the families have refused to move to other parts of the site where there is space and in Labre we are meeting with a tenant in an effort to move 4 large steel containers stabling horses to allow at risk caravans to achieve 6m separation. 5. New Site Development - There is ongoing work to identify new sites for Traveller Accommodation. 6. Waste management: There are a number of complaints regarding waste management on the N32 and in the environs of Labre Park. TAU and waste management are working together to address these issues.
TAP UPDATE
TAP Reference No Description of Works Status 13/04/16 of Units
Page 152 12 (6.4) Proposals to 4 St. Joseph’s Park Day-house Complete meet Housing upgrade Long-term void refurbished. 1 1 Need refurbishment and 3 void recoveries (6.4) Proposals to 1 Special Needs Adaptation - 18 Avila Complete meet Housing Park 2 Need (6.4) Proposals to 2 2 House Acquisitions - Finglas Complete meet Housing 3 Need (6.4) Proposals to 2 Rebuild of 2 houses - Bridgeview Complete meet Housing 4 Need (8.12) Emergency 8 Labre Park Emergency Facilities for Complete Facilities families living on the site without 5 sanitary facilities: (8.14) Electrical 30 St. Margaret’s Park Electrical Complete 6 Supply Infrastructure Upgrade (8.4) Roads & 1 Road Resurfacing Avila Park Complete Footpaths 7 Improvement (8.8 C) 8 Remediation of 8 Impaired Yards Complete Maintenance & 8 Repair (8.8 C) 5 5 Kitchen Replacements Complete Maintenance & 9 Repair (8.8 C) Repainting of Bays Complete Maintenance & 10 Repair 8.8 C) Attic Insulation of all Traveller- Complete Maintenance & specific Group Housing 11 Repair 8.8 C) Distribution of Fire Blankets, CO2 Complete Maintenance & alarms, smoke alarms to all tenants 12 Repair 8.8 C) 2 Bathroom Special Needs Complete Maintenance & Adaptations 13 Repair 2 wet rooms Avila & Labre (8.8 C) Grand Canal Harbour – Drainage Complete Maintenance & works 14 Repair Projects In Progress (6.4) Proposals to 3 Labre Park: Rebuilding of 3 Fire In Progress meet Housing Damaged houses in Kylemore Need Grove (Phase 1) - tender for construction awarded, contracts to sign 15 this week. (6.4) Proposals to 2 Cara Park: Overcrowding In Progress meet Housing extensions Approval in Principle Need Received - detailed drawing for tender 16 to be prepared. (6.4) Proposals to 2 Cara Park: Special Needs In Progress meet Housing Adaptations 17 Need 1 complete, 1 near completion.
Page 153 13 (8.12) Emergency 20 Refurbishment of Sanitary Facilities In Progress 18 Facilities 9 units in Labre complete. (8.12) Emergency 2 New Sanitation Unit Requests In Progress Facilities received - 2 new requests, spec being 19 prepared for quotes 8.8 C) 1 Bathroom Special Needs In Progress Maintenance & Adaptations 20 Repair Cara Park wet room Change of Submission (8.3) Community 1 Remediation of Pyrite-damaged - On Hold Facilities Avila Park Community Centre Pending submission by local 21 representative. Pending Approval in Principle (6.4) Proposals to 6 Pigeon House Road - Submission to meet Housing Redevelopment of site Proposal DECLG for Approval Need submitted to DECLG 04/03/16 In Principle 22 (6.4) Proposals to 24 Labre Park: Re-development (Phase Submission to meet Housing 2) Meeting with DECLG took place in DECLG for Approval Need February. Requested to submit a In Principle capital appraisal addressing phasing and management issues. Submitted following consultation with BTAP & 23 Clúid. (6.4) Proposals to 10 Tara Lawns - Redevelopment of the Submission to meet Housing site DECLG for Approval Need Clean-up of site and drainage works in In Principle 24 progress. (6.4) Proposals to 30 St. Margaret’s Park Day-house Submission to meet Housing upgrade Pilot Scheme DECLG for Approval Need to trial 2 units & funding application In Principle submitted to DECLG for approval. 25 Resubmitted for TAP 2016 allocation (6.4) Proposals to 15 Redevelopment of St. Dominic’s Submission to meet Housing Park Site occupied without DECLG for Approval Need authorisation by c. 20 families. In Principle Emergency works to make the site safer. Proposal submitted to DECLG 26 04/03/16 (6.4) Proposals to 5 Grove Lane - Refurbishment of 5 Submission to meet Housing derelict houses & redevelop the site DECLG for Approval Need Application for funding submitted to In Principle 27 DECLG (6.4) Proposals to 3 Bridgeview /Northern Close/ Avila Submission to meet Housing Park Rebuild of Single Houses Initial DECLG for Approval Need feasibility submitted for 2016 allocation In Principle 28 under TAP (8.14) Electrical 15 Electrical Upgrade - St. Oliver’s Submission to Supply Park DECLG for Approval In Principle 29 (8.14) Electrical 14 Electrical Upgrade - St. Joseph’s Submission to Supply Park Initial feasibility submitted for DECLG for Approval 30 2016 allocation under TAP In Principle
Page 154 14 Not Started (6.4) Proposals to 15 St. Oliver’s Park Day-house Not Started meet Housing upgrade 31 Need (8.3) Community 1 St. Joseph’s Park - Community Not Started 32 Facilities Centre refurbishment
Dublin Region Homeless Update - May 2016
Report on breakdown of Emergency Accommodation Usage between March 21st to March 27th 2016 in the Dublin Region.
Table 1: Gender: March 21st – March 27th 2016
Gender Total March 2016
Male 1,510
Female 1,240
Total 2,750
Table 2: Age Groups: March 21st – March 27th 2016
Age Group Total March 2016
18-24 461
25-44 1,733
45-64 513
65+ 43
Total 2,750
Table 3: Accommodation Type: March 21st – March 27th 2016
Accommodation Type Total March 2016
Private Emergency Accommodation (Including hotels) 1,469 (PEA) Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) 1,224
Page 155 15 Temporary Emergency Accommodation (low 71 support)(TEA)
Subtotal 2,764
- Minus people accessing multiple accommodation 14 types during the week
Total Unique Individuals 2,750
Table 4: County: March 21st – March 27th 2016
County Total March 2016
Dublin 2,750
Total 2,750
Table 5 (a): Families with dependent children in ALL Emergency Accommodation (incl. Hotels) – March 21st – March 27th 2016
Family Breakdown No. of families with No. of No. of dependent children Individual Dependents Adults
Individuals with dependent 546 546 1015 children
Couples with dependent 293 586 708 children
Total 839 1132 1723
Table 5 (b): Families with dependent children in Commercial Hotels Only: 24th March, 2016 (Single Night)
Family Breakdown No. of families with No. of No. of dependent children Individual Dependents Adults
Page 156 16 Individuals with dependent 386 386 714 children
Couples with dependent 212 424 528 children
Total 598 810 1242
Table 5 (c): Families with dependent children in Commercial Hotels Only: March 21st - 27th, 2016. For internal circulation only – not submitted to DECLG.
Family Breakdown No. of families with No. of No. of dependent children Individual Dependents Adults Individuals with dependent 413 413 772 children Couples with dependent 216 432 544 children Total 629 845 1316
Chart: Families in ALL EA – trend: January 2015 to March 2016
Page 157 17 Families in All EA with dependent children January 2015 - February 2016 2000
1800 1723 1600 1570 1616 1466 1400 1425 1409 1343 1275 1200 1185 1122 1034 1000 970 911 839 800 780 803 769 790 677 705 683 600 607 637 556 490 531 411 442 400 359 371 200
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No. of families in All EA with dependent children No. of Dependents
Chart: Families in ALL EA – Total Adults and Dependents: January 2015 to March 2016
3000 Number of Adults and Dependents who accessed homeless emergency accommodation January 2015 - March 2016 1723 2500 1570 1616 1466 1425 1409 1343 2000 1275 1185 1122 1500 1034 970 911 780 803 1000 1132 1042 1063 916 963 939 832 855 729 770 500 616 677 493 507 571 0
No. of individual adults with dependents No. of dependents
Page 158 18 Planning & Property Development Department Monthly Management Report May 2016
Page 159 19 Development Management A detailed weekly Planning list is circulated to all Councillors outlining applications lodged and decisions made on a weekly basis. This list includes a breakdown of domestic and non-domestic applications, exemption certificates, appeals notified and decisions from An Bórd Pleanála and also applications for Outdoor Event Licences. Forward Planning & Projects Completion date for next Plan Progress in previous quarter stage Development Plan Draft City Development Plan put on public Report on motions will be th display from 1st October 2015 to 11th circulated to Councillors 16 December. May and special Council th A number of public information and SPC meeting commencing 30 information sessions held. May as required. 1,484 submissions received. Chief Executive’s Report on submissions prepared. Chief Executive’s report on submissions circulated to Councillors 11th March, 2016. 460 motions submitted on foot of Chief Executive’s Report Local Area Plans Phibsborough included in schedule of future Phibsborough LAP draft to LAP’s as agreed at February City Council be used as basis of Local Meeting. Environmental Improvement Plan and relevant objectives included in the Draft Development Plan. Ballymun LAP preliminary work on Issues LAP local focus group Paper circulated in June. consultations to be arranged.
Presentation given to the North West Area Draft LAP scheduled for Committee on 16th June. preparation by October 2016
Consultants for retail study appointed and retail survey carried out.
Chief Executives Report on Issues Paper presented to March Area Committee Meeting and April Council Meeting.
Architectural Conservation Phibsborough Centre and Approved by City Council. Areas(ACAs) Great Western Way & Environs Implementation ongoing. Number of buildings added under review. Ongoing. Record Protected Structures Review of NIAH recommendations also taking place. Stage two completed: data uploaded to Prepare RLA update for Residential Land Availability myplan.ie website. DCC when DELG initiates Study. process. Collaboration work between 4 Dublin LA’s, NAMA, DECLG and Housing Agency: 2 reports Work ongoing. now produced Compile 1st Quarter data by Dublin Housing Taskforce i) On land immediately available for housing end of April. (Construction 2020) and ii) On land with infrastructure constraints Housing Strategy draft circulated , consultants to Joint Housing co-ordination Strategy Brief complete work. agreed. Consultants appointed in September Draft prepared for comment. Survey of residential prices Schedule of Active sites prepared for each LA in 4 local authorities to be Key Developers in process of being contacted. carried out. Report prepared on potential sites to bring Further reports on housing onstream on Dublin City Council O’Devaney Gardens, St. lands. Michael’s Estate, Belcamp to Housing Land Initiative Joint SPC held with Housing, Planning & be prepared. International Relations. Brief being prepared for Lot Report to January City Council Meeting: Oscar 1 in Oscar Traynor Road. Traynor agreed with amendments.
Page 160 20 Report on vacant land management to be prepared for May meeting of City Active Land Management approach adopted Council for agreement to Active Land by Planning &Property Management apply provisions of vacant Management/Vacant lands Department. site levy. Study Initial survey of inner city Report to SPC in April 2016 on establishment sites of more than 0.05 Ha to of Active land Management Unit. be completed by May.
Transport study, North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZ Planning including E-Link Scheme published October 2014 Bridge, being Planning permission granted for Blocks 7,10 developed 14, 15 and 17. Landscape scheme Planning permission granted for new north – prepared for south street linking North Wall Quay and Chocolate Park. Sheriff Street - located west of the 3 Arena. Ongoing pre-app Docklands SDZ consultations on a Planning applications submitted for 180,000 m2 number of city commercial and 572 residential units to date. blocks. Planning Public Realm Plan being drawn up. applications lodged on Blocks 5, 8 and Project received overall national Planning 11, awaiting Award for 2016 by IPI. decision.
First stage Report Complete: Consultants currently engaged in testing Design solutions South Georgian Core Study Q 2 , 2016 Templates being adopted to support Living City Initiative. Art works and design works completed Phase 2 – sign off proofs for new maps Replacement of existing Branding of existing wayfinding completed May maps with bilingual maps to Dubline 2015. be completed by June 2016. Installation of new information panels completed along Dubline Route.
Subject to six monthly review/monitoring Tender issued for manufacture/supply Phase 3 completed, radial/orbital routes. of wayfinding Dublin Wayfinding Scheme structures. Advertised in OJ- March 2016, closing date for submission of tenders 29/4/2016. Preparation of preliminary design for To be completed 1st Quarter Grangegorman mini-expansion 2016. Coca Cola Zero dublinbikes Evaluation of funding options Ongoing.
Procurement for Car Park and Multi Use Games Area (M.U.G.A.) tender for design has Complete Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable issued and been accessed. Market Design Detail for Redevelopment of Markets Procurement process will building being progressed by City Architects continue in tandem with and outside experts. design elements being undertaken by DCC.
Page 161 21 PR Master Plan for City Core identifies projects Information session and policy to be implemented over a twenty proposed for Planning and year timeframe. Some adjustments were Transport SPC’s with the needed as a result of the College Green Area Committees. proposals. These recommendations / project once agreed will form the Dublin City Public Realm Plan Public Realm Strategy 2015 and provide guidance for other public realm projects in the City. Masterplan document to be The Group continued to review projects and circulated and survey and input into corporate submissions on major analysis information made infrastructure projects, policy issues and City available on open data and proposals. to other vested projects. There is strong engagement with local agencies and property owners to actively improve the streetscape. Liaising with Schools on civic engagement around Litter. Name and shame initiative instigated for illegal dumping. Protocol agreed for removal of abandoned bikes – trial implementation mid North East Inner City Action March. Actions ongoing throughout Plan A number of streets between O’Connell Street the year. and Marlborough Street are identified for environmental improvements before Luas goes live. A number of key sites have been cleared and development commenced. The Group will meet every six weeks.
Ongoing for the next five years. Consultants to advise of “Tax The aim of the Living City initiative is to bring incentive packages” life back into the heart of the relevant cities by offering tax relief for qualifying expenditure 20 applications received to incurred on the refurbishment or conversion of date certain buildings where conditions are met. 1 Certificate of completion Living City Initiative Consultants have submitted a draft report. received. Workshop in Wood Quay Venue on 28th Outputs/findings of workshop January. to be disseminated and Interdepartmental working group set up to report to SPC. ensure integrated approach. Living City Initiative integrated approach between Planning, Building Regulations, Fire Regulations and Conservation being set up.
Reports on Derelict Sites, Planning Enforcement, Building Control, Finance and Property Management are updated on a quarterly basis.
Page 162 22 Planning Enforcement
% Change 2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1- 2015 No. of new complaints opened 220 -10% No. of S152 Warning Letters issued 196 -19% No. of S154 Enforcement Notices issued 22 4% No. of S157 referrals to District Court 1 -91% No. of files closed/resolved 183 -3%
Total number active planning enforcement files at 31/03/2016 2048 % Change on 2015 (Qtr 1) 3%
Building Control
% Change Q1 - 2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2015 Buildings inspected as a percentage of new buildings notified 40% -3% to the Local Authority (National Service Indicator P5)
% Change 2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 - 2015 No. of units in a development commenced 384 273%
No. single dwellings commenced 34 209%
Total dwellings commenced 418 266%
Disability Access Certs
% Change 2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 - 2015
100 47% Valid Applications 82 30% Certs issued within 2 months 13 -40% Info requested
Page 163 23 Derelict Sites Section
Statutory Notices Served
% Change 2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 - 2015 Number of sites inspected 171 -26% Number of sites on Derelict Sites 59 34% Register- 31/3/2016 Number of charges registered to 41 17% date – 31/3/2015 Section 10 (warning letters) 57 -9.5% Section 8 (2) Notices (Intention to enter on Register) 9 50%
Section 8 (7) Notices (Entry on Register) 6 200%
Section 11 Notices (List of required works) 0 -100%
Sites removed from Register 1 -91%
Property Management
Revenue & Receipts
Revenue Raised Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2016 €1,335,060.98 2015 €1,583,448.42
Income Received Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 2016 €947,180.44 2015 €1,214,036.49
Property Disposals Notices in relation to any proposed disposal (for a term exceeding one year) are delivered to the Members for consideration and approval.
Page 164 24 Finance
Development Contributions
% Change 2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 - 2015 No. of New invoices 90 -27% issued . Total value of €6,909,799.46 26% invoices issued No. of payments 22% made 284 Total payments 76% received €6,058,980.82
Collection of outstanding Development Contributions (utilising enforcement tools)
2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 % Change Q1 - 2015 No. of Inspections 74 -23% No. of Section 152 Warning letters 6 -76% issued No of Section 154 Enforcement Notices 0 No change issued No. of Section 157 referrals to District 0 No change Court
Planning Application Fees
% Change 2016 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 - 2015 Total income from €662,694.42 76% fees Total refunds issued €60,394.27 -31%
Net fee income €602,300.15 108%
Page 165 25 Monthly Management Report for City Council
Community, Culture, Economic and Emergency Services
MAY 2016
Dublin City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)
The next meeting of the LCDC will take place on Thursday 26th May 2016.
Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP)
Each of the five programme implementers are continuing to deliver the programme across the City and their actions will be monitored in a midterm review.
Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP)
This plan will be available shortly. Work is ongoing to attribute the high level goals, objectives and actions to the relevant Strategic Policy Committees and the LCDC. It is intended that these become permanent agenda items for attention by the SPC Committees.
Public Participation Network PPN
The Dublin City PPN held its first linkage ‘Meet Your Representative Event’ on Tuesday 15th March. It was an opportunity for members to come and meet their new representatives on the SPCs and the LCDC.
Members want their representative, in preference order to:
1. Drive the agenda 2. Represent the full PPN 3. Be informed 4. Raise awareness of decision making
Key phrases from groups are: ‘listening and feedback accurately’; ‘facilitate discussion’; ‘consult’
Staff training on the management of the City register and the use of the new database system has taken place. After detailed consultation with the PPN Secretariat, the logo has been signed off and is completed.
Page 166 26 Dublin City Council Integration Strategy
The Dublin City Council Integration Strategy 2016 – 2020 has now been completed with design finalised and will be going to print this month. The strategy includes a themed, practical action plan, and the implementation of some of these actions is already taking place. These include the delivery of a pilot intercultural awareness workshop for frontline staff and a drop-in English language class project. Various partnership initiatives with NGOS are also taking place, including a new communities information open day and jobs workshop. Work is also underway on Integration related initiatives with other DCC Sections, including LEO, Sports and Dublin.ie.
Richmond Barracks
Richmond Barracks construction is complete and the contractor is engaged with the Architectural Design Team to examine snagging items.
The exhibition fit out started on April 18th and it is anticipated it will be complete by the official opening on May 2nd.
Arrangements are now well advanced for the official opening (Centenary of the Courts Martial), however, the facility will not open to the Public until early/mid June to allow training of tour guides and staff recruitment etc.
ARTS OFFICE
ARTS IN LOCAL AREAS
The Arts Office is facilitating conversations between National Cultural Institutions and City Council areas in order to develop projects and new initiatives for city neighbourhoods. Advisory Groups have been formed in all City Council areas and a report to the Local Area Committee will further inform this process.
PARTNERSHIP WITH ARTS ORGANISATIONS AND OTHER AGENCIES
Partnerships in all art forms and particularly in the development of cultural spaces and artists studios as part of the City Development Plan are currently being evaluated.
The Local Cultural Audits proposed under the new City Cultural Strategy are being considered as a potential mechanism for development of cultural buildings.
The Arts Office continues to work with private landlords and statutory agencies to identify potential long and short term spaces for arts use.
ARTS EDUCATION AND LEARNING
A Draft Arts and Education Policy have now been distributed to stakeholders who are expert in the field including Universities, Artists and Educational Institution. It is hoped that a more complete draft will become before the Arts and Cultural Sub Group of the SPC before June. A feedback meeting that included the Department of Education, DCU/St. Patricks, CDYSB, ETB, The Ark and others have responded positively to the draft policy.
Page 167 27 DUBLIN CITY SPORT AND WELLBEING PARTNERSHIP
The Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership (the Partnership) was created and formally launched in November 2015 to build and expand upon the very positive work already happening in the Dublin City Council Sport and Recreation Section.
The purpose of the Partnership is:
To improve the quality of life of people living in and working in Dublin City regardless of age, ability or background. To provide opportunities for people living in, working in and visiting Dublin City to partake in sports and physical activities through facilities, infrastructure, services, programmes and events. To have Dublin City recognised as the national and international leader in sports and wellbeing.
The current focus of the Partnership board is the development of a Statement of Strategy for Sport and Wellbeing in Dublin City. To progress this piece of work an internal consultation was held with relevant key personnel on Tuesday 16 February 2016. An external consultation was conducted during March 2016.
At the Partnership Board meeting on Monday 18 April 2016 an active discussion on the remit of the Partnership Board and ability to influence decisions regarding Sport and Wellbeing in the City was led by Chair, Fiona Coghlan. The Key actions of this meeting are:
Key Action Owner Due
Nomination of HSE Representative Brendan Kenny (ACE) 20 June 2016
Overview of Dublin City Council Shauna Mc Intyre (Manager of 20 June 2016 organisational structure & key personnel. Partnership)
Overview of planning processes in relation Shauna Mc Intyre 20 June 2016 to the City Development Plan and Local Area Plans.
List of current or upcoming Local Area Shauna Mc Intyre 20 June 2016 Plans
Evaluation of Programmes and Services Shauna Mc Intyre Ongoing ensuring they are properly focussed and sustainable.
Invitation to Epsilon (Data Specialists) to Rob Hartnett (Sport for 20 June 2016 attend a future board meeting. Business)
Compilation of list of all sports clubs in James Galvin (Federation of 20 June 2016 Dublin area. Irish Sport)
Page 168 28 DUBLIN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVE
PROPOSED NEW CITY LIBRARY, PARNELL SQUARE Project Stage 2(a) Sketch Design Approval of the Stage 2(a) report by the PSCQ Foundation is awaited. A sketch design presentation of the project will be brought to the Arts, Culture, Leisure & Community SPC once the approval process is complete.
KEVIN STREET LIBRARY
Work on preparing a tender package for completion of the works on Kevin Street continue. The *estimated* timetable is:
Part 8 Planning issued: within 2 weeks of approval Issuing of tenders: within 2 weeks of Part 8 issue Planning process completed/ Contract awarded: 2 months following issue of tender Contract completed/Handover: 4/5 months following award Fit-out: 2 months TOTAL: 9-10 months
COMMEMORATIONS
DCC 1916 Rising centenary programme
The 1916 Commemorations Programme continues with full details on the website at http://www.dublincity.ie/decadeofcommemorations.
Dublin City Public Library Staff promoted library services, photographic collections and the libraries’ involvement in the commemorative programme at the Reflecting the Rising event in Smithfield on 28th March.
The lectures and talks series in branch libraries finished in mid-March 2016 with a total of 1,725 people attending.
LIBRARIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS)
Dublin City Council is the project manager for the implementation of a new Library Management System, Sierra, in all public libraries in Ireland. Six library services, Dublin City; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; Fingal; Kildare; South Dublin and Wexford, have implemented the system in phase 1 of the project.
Summary of activity, Q1 2016:
Transactions – 1,735,932 o Loans – 1,107,999 o Returns – 1,056,410 o Renewals – 627,933 Reserves placed and satisfied – 111,806 Registrations –19,357 new patrons
Phase 2 of the project is now underway.
Page 169 29 INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD
The shortlist for the 2016 International DUBLIN Literary Award was announced on 12th April. Ten novels are on the shortlist, including four novels in translation (from Brazil, France, Germany and Spain), Academy Street by Irish author Mary Costello, and novels from India, Jamaica and the USA. The winner will be announced by An t-Ardmhéara on 9th June.
The media promotion of the shortlist included an emphasis on the City Council’s ownership of the Award and the dropping of ‘IMPAC’ from the name.
DUBLIN UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE
The UNESCO City of Literature office is resourced by Dublin City Council and managed by the public library service.
One City One Book 2016
The Dublin programme of events for the Two Cities One Book festival was launched by the Ardmhéara in the Mansion House on Wednesday 9th March. The programme includes over seventy events which will animate Fallen by Lia Mills, the book which is being read by readers in Dublin and Belfast throughout the month of April.
The Fallen, Two cities One Book festival is a major contribution to the Council’s 1916 Commemorations programme.
Words on the Street
Words on the Street - European Literature Night will take place around the Temple Bar area of the city on Wednesday 18th May. This is a partnership with twelve countries and showcases the best of contemporary writing from Europe. Irish celebrities will read short extracts for writing from participating countries in unusual venues in Temple Bar.
PARKS AND LANDSCAPES SERVICES
Dawn Chorus heralds the Launch of Dublin City Biodiversity Action Plan
An tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh and Derek Mooney switched on the sounds of the Dawn Chorus to launch the Dublin City Biodiversity Action Plan on Wednesday, 20th April in the Civic Offices.
Page 170 30 The overarching aim of the plan is the conservation of biodiversity within the city which reflects the Strategic Objectives of Ireland’s National Biodiversity Plan (Actions for Biodiversity 2011-2016). RTÉ Radio 1’s The Dawn Chorus has become a radio phenomenon in Ireland. Every summer, for more than two decades, Derek Mooney and his Mooney Goes Wild team have broadcast the sounds of early morning birdsong into Irish homes on RTÉ Radio One, the main national radio station. This year through collaboration with other European countries, the Dawn Chorus will be broadcast across Europe across countries including Russia and Norway. Herbert Park is one of the broadcast locations in Dublin on the 1st May.
Dublin Bay Biosphere
Fáilte Ireland’s membership of Dublin Bay Biosphere Partnership
Dublin Bay Biosphere Partnership has expanded its membership with the recent inclusion of Fáilte Ireland as a member of the partnership.
Fáilte Ireland will provide advice and expertise on tourism within the Biosphere, identifying areas for potential growth, as well as in-kind financial support through marketing and promotion of Dublin Bay Biosphere in line with the Dublin Breath of Fresh Air campaign and brand.
Fourth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, Lima, Peru
The Dublin Bay Biosphere Coordinator, Dr Jenni Roche, attended this event. She delivered a talk on our work to over 1,000 delegates and was a speaker on the panel in a workshop on Branding and Communication, thereby raising the international profile of Dublin Bay Biosphere. She made numerous contacts including staff of the UNESCO MAB Secretariat, the International Coordinating Council and other Biosphere Coordinators from all over the world. The Lima Action Plan for UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme and its World Network of Biosphere Reserves 2016-2025 was developed and adopted http://bit.ly/1qFy5XY and will be influential in the management of Dublin Bay Biosphere. New Biospheres were designated, including our neighbour the Isle of Man, bringing the World Network of Biosphere Reserves to 669 sites in 120 countries.
Page 171 31 Dublin City Tree Strategy – Consultation Phase
Following the presentation to the Arts Culture and Recreation SPC the Draft Strategy has, been presented to the 5 Area Committees for their feedback. On the whole the proposal has received an enthusiastic and positive response from elected members. Stakeholders invited to make a submission on the document include the Aboricultural Association, An Taisce and the Irish Landscape Institute. The Draft Tree Strategy has been placed on the City Council Consultation Hub to encourage submissions from interested groups or individuals before the 29th April. Link to Consultation Hub: https://consultation.dublincity.ie/parks/draft-tree-strategy- consultation
Purchase of Arbortrack - Tree Management Software System
The completed contract for the above system has been returned by the supplier and the purchase/contract phase of the project is nearing completion. Permission for the use of address and mapping data has been arranged. Hand held tablet devices (pictured) have been purchased to allow use of the system on site by Parks staff and a one day staff training course on survey and data entry has been completed. The next phase of the project will involve the roll out of the software system across the parks service and the creation of a database of public trees to facilitate pro-active tree management.
Play Development
Playday in Merrion Square Park – Easter Monday RTE Reflecting the Rising
Dublin City Council and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs worked in collaboration to host a 1916 themed Children’s Play Day on Easter Monday, 28th March in Merrion Square Park as part of the hugely successful RTE Reflecting the Rising event programme in Dublin.
Page 172 32 Thousands of families attended this free programme of fun, games and entertainment in the Park where children had the opportunity to play the games that children played in 1916. The Children’s Play Day included children's street rhymes and games, including, marbles, penalty shoot-outs, relays and obstacle courses.
The event also tapped into children’s imagination with creative messy play, art, and bugs n beasties, dress up, kite making and the opportunity to perform their party pieces through drama games. Young and old enjoyed bouncing around on a giant inflatable donut, giant nests were built as children created their own play spaces while some children created handmade skipping ropes which were used for traditional skipping games.
There was also an extensive schedule of children’s performances hosted by National Performing Arts School (NPAS) and a special performance from the Garda Band. This outdoor event covered the full expanse of Merrion Square Park and included some additional features on the streets surrounding the Park such as Vintage Car Show, Steam Engine and open air concert. A letter sent in to the Irish Independent says it all: http://www.independent.ie/opinion/letters/easter-monday-in-merrion-square-made-me-proud- to-be-irish-34592453.html
Funding Resources
2016 Capital funding application has been completed and submitted to Department of Children and Youth Affairs on 6th April 2016.
Biodiversity Events in the City
A full programme of events, workshops and exhibitions are planned for the coming months to provide interactive and engaging opportunities for everyone to engage with the biodiversity in the city. Everything from Pond Dipping to learning about urban birds and an opportunity to visit our Pop-Up Biodiversity Village at various Festivals throughout the summer months. The table below sets out the programme of events for the month of May.
Page 173 33 Date Event Location
May 1st – June 3rd various interactive displays Atrium - Civic Offices May 1st Mooney goes Wild live broadcast of the Herbert Park international Dawn Chorus May 1st - 3pm Pond Dipping for eels, crayfish and more with Bushy Park OWLS, the Children’s Nature Charity May 15th – 3pm OWLS - DEN building challenge St. Anne’s Park
May 22nd 10am International biodiversity Day - Bioblitz with the Fr. Collins Park Irish Wildlife Trust May 28th 10am Bumblebee workshops with the National Herbert Park Biodiversity Data Centre May 28th – 29th Biodiversity Stand at the Battle for the Bay Dollymount Strand
All events facilitated by OWLS can be booked via www.owls.ie or 087 3299936
Bumblebee workshops can be booked via www.biodiversityireland.ie or 051 306240
Offset
Offset Dublin is an annual International Design and Creative Industries Conference, that takes place in the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in April. The event attracts over 2,500 attendees and local and international speakers from many fields of design. The Parks and Landscape Services teamed up with the conference organisers this year to host a series of events in city parks as part of the conference Festival Fringe. The events included - Offsketch, sketch events in parks including St. Patrick’s Park and St Audoen’s Park, presented in association with the Illustrators Guild of Ireland and Offbeat, a music, food and pop up event that took place in Essex Street West/Wood Quay Amphitheatre that included a programme of music from up and coming performers, a street picnic and pop up events in some of the retail outlets in Essex Street West/Cow’s Lane. These type of events raise awareness of and encourage conference attendees to engage with the city. In this case they also provide activity for the public to engage with in parks during an off peak time of the year for outdoor festival activity.
Page 174 34 PARKS CAPITAL PROJECTS AND DESIGN PROGRAMME 2016
New Park Infrastructure
Location Description Status Croppies Acre New Public Park Opening Q2 Herbert Park New tearoom; Bowling Opening Q2 Clubhouse; Tennis courts Weaver Park New Public Park Construction to commence Q3 Peace Garden, Park re-design, Construction to commence Q4 Christchurch Further consultation being arranged ‘Chocolate’ Park, New Public Park Part 8 in progress. Construction to Docklands commence Q4 Liffey Vale, Liffey Phase 1 of new Park on north Plan in preparation. Valley Park bank of river from Chapelizod to Memorial Gardens.
St Audeons Up-grade of Park and grounds of Part 8 in progress. Construction to Park/Church church commence Q4 Bushy Park New Tearooms Design team appointed. Part 8 in Q3. Bridgefoot Street New Public Park Design Team appointed. Part 8 in Park Q3 Bull Island Phase 1 of car parking traffic Planning approval Q2 improvements on Causeway. Interpretive Centre feasibility Draft report to be finalised Q1 study. Design for recreation facility at Design commenced for Part 8 in Q3 North Bull Wall
PARK RECREATION/SPORTS FACILITIES
Location Description Status Bushy Park Upgrade of Tennis/Padel facilities Official Opening Q2 Willie Pearse Changing Rooms/Boxing Club Official Opening February Park pavilion; playground Le Fanu Park Skatepark/playground Winning design announced in February. Detailed design process now in progress with a view to
Page 175 35 construction in 2017. Poppintree Park New Changing Rooms Pavilion Construction to commence in Q3 Glendale, New All-weather pitch Construction to commence in Q3 Kilbarrack Springdale, New Changing Rooms Pavilion Construction to commence in Q3 Edenmore. Tolka Valley, New Changing Rooms Pavilion Construction to commence in Q3 Finglas. Trinity Leisure New All-weather pitch Construction to commence in Q3 Centre, Belmayne St Annes Park New All-weather pitch Construction to commence in Q3 Rockfield Park, Re-surfacing of tennis Construction to commence in Q3 courts/training area Outdoor Gyms Installation Q2/Q3 Sports field Installation Q2/Q3 drainage
IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSERVATION PLANS FOR HISTORIC PARKS
Location Description Status Herbert Park Upgrade of bowling clubhouse, Official opening May/June new tearooms and depot building for public use completed. Implementation of Conservation Plan
St Anne’s Park Conservation works on follies; on- Consultants engaged re upgrade of going re-development of Red follies Stables and Sealawn Lodge; design of new toilets at playground Merrion Square Implementation of Conservation In progress. Park plan Design team appointed Tearooms Mountjoy Square Implementation of Conservation Conservation of railings (phase 1); Park plan Part 8 in Q1 for restoration of historic layout St Patrick’s Park Prepare Conservation Plan Consultants in place. Blessington Restoration of railings/gates Street Grosvenor Conservation Study on pavilion Consultants in place Square ETB lands, Conservation Study on pavilion Consultants in place Terenure
PLAYGROUND RENEWAL
Location Description Status Willie Pearse New Playground Official Opening 11th February Park Cherry Orchard Replace surface of playground 2016
Page 176 36 Herbert Park Enhance playgrounds at depot 2016 and Pembroke cottages. Mount Bernard Additional Play Equipment 2016 Park Darndale Additional Play Equipment 2016 Ring St, Up-grade 2016 Inchicore Bluebell Additional Play Equipment 2016 Ranelagh New Playground 2016 Gardens Commemorative 2016 playground 2016
SPORTS CAPITAL PROJECTS
Project Description Status
Markievicz Refurbishment of changing Works are ongoing. Delay due to Leisure Centre facilities. unforeseen problems
TEMPLE BAR
There are no disposals this month in Temple Bar.
Page 177 37 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION - MAY 2016
Ref No Request Details Name(s) Requester Type Date Opened Date Closed FOI/4665/2016 breakdown on everything spent on the Lord Mayor's Coach since 2015 Ben Haugh Press 31/03/2016 22/04/2016 FOI/4664/2016 Chief Executive expenses and top ups louisa mcgrath Press 31/03/2016 22/04/2016 FOI/4663/2016 all records related to the boundary of Ashington Estate, Navan Road laura larkin Press 31/03/2016 FOI/4661/2016 details on retirement gratuities paid to councillors Cormac Quinn Press 30/03/2016 14/04/2016 FOI/4660/2016 Details of the money spent by the DRHE on emergency accommodation Sean Dunne Press 29/03/2016 22/04/2016 FOI/4658/2016 information regarding impact of airbnb on DCC Ken Foxe Press 29/03/2016 12/04/2016 FOI/4657/2016 Details of Dublin City Safe City Programme louisa mcgrath Press 30/03/2016 26/04/2016 FOI/4654/2016 Documentation in rleation to Dame Court Paul Higgins Client 24/03/2016 FOI/4653/2016 Details in relation to the Legacy Project at Merrion Square Park Cllr. Mannix Flynn Councillor 23/03/2016 25/04/2016 FOI/4652/2016 Details in relation to telecare services in DCC Task Ltd ( Toni Bunting) Business 23/03/2016 21/04/2016 FOI/4651/2016 Details in relation to monies spent by DCC on consultancy fees Ryan Nugent Press 22/03/2016 FOI/4650/2016 Details in relation to travel expenses Ryan Nugent Press 22/03/2016 19/04/2016 FOI/4649/2016 Details in relation to monies spent by DCC on refreshments between 2013 and 2016 Ryan Nugent Press 22/03/2016 20/04/2016 FOI/4648/2016 Details in relation to housing and homelessness Mercy Law Resource Centre Solicitor 21/03/2016 19/04/2016 FOI/4647/2016 Details in relation to age ranges of DCC staff Jonathan Glendinning Client 21/03/2016 18/04/2016 FOI/4645/2016 Details in relation to the cost of running the mansion house The Sunday Times Press 18/03/2016 18/04/2016 FOI/4644/2016 Details in relation to people fined for dog litter David Coleman Press 15/03/2016 16/03/2016 FOI/4643/2016 Details in relation to social housing Vicki Sweeney Client 15/03/2016 12/04/2016 FOI/4641/2016 Requesting planning file S Deery Client 14/03/2016 12/04/2016 FOI/4640/2016 Details in relation to traveller accomodation funding Jennifer Cosgrove Client 14/03/2016 14/04/2016 FOI/4638/2016 All details in relation to the development known as Liberty Corner, Foley Street Cullen & Co Solrs Solicitor 11/03/2016 FOI/4637/2016 Details in relation to busking in Dublin City Laura Larkin Press 09/03/2016 08/04/2016 FOI/4636/2016 Details in relation to neighbours house Martin Rooney Client 07/03/2016 21/03/2016 FOI/4635/2016 Information about illegal dumping of waste Marta Spiga Client 08/03/2016 20/04/2016 FOI/4634/2016 Briefing notes for the new DCC cycling and walking promotion officer The Irish Times Press 07/03/2016 12/04/2016 FOI/4633/2016 Details in relation to modular housing Irish Exmainer Press 07/03/2016 FOI/4631/2016 Details in relation to social housing, homelessness etc. Mark Canavan TD/Senator 04/03/2016 04/04/2016 Page 178 Page FOI/4630/2016 Details in relation to rat infestation in the city Irish Daily Mirror Press 03/03/2016 04/04/2016 FOI/4629/2016 Details in relation to foreign trips undertaken by a council delegation in 2014,2015,2016 Irish Sun Press 03/03/2016 16/03/2016 FOI/4626/2016 Details in relation to Kilmainham Civic Space Cian Ginty Client 02/03/2016 FOI/4625/2016 Details on DCC's anti-public drinking campaign Irish Daily Mail Press 02/03/2016 04/04/2016 FOI/4624/2016 Details in relation to homeless priority Mercy Law Resource Centre Solicitor 02/03/2016 24/03/2016
The above table represents a snapshot of the position with non-personal FOI requests only, received in March 2016
The overall position regarding FOI requests from 01/01/2016 is outlined below. Carried forward from 2015 28 Total opened at end March 2016 160 188 Total closed at end March 2016 148
Live cases 40
38 Human Resources Department
Workforce Numbers
The total number of employees at 31st March 2016 was 5,600 (headcount). The full time equivalent (FTE) number (i.e. taking account of worksharing arrangements) was 5,280.55.
The total workforce number of 5,600 represents a reduction of 23.8 per cent since December 2008. The greatest reduction in resources has taken place in management grades where numbers have reduced by 34 per cent and in the professional technical grades (eg. engineer, planner, architect grades) where numbers have reduced by 28 per cent. Numbers in operational grades have reduced by 24.4 per cent and in firefighter operational grades by 14.6 per cent.
Throughout recent years, and on a continuing basis, managers and staff have undertaken restructuring, reassignment and prioritisation of work to continue service delivery to citizens and customers despite reduced workforce numbers. Managers and staff are continuing to review how services are delivered to optimise customer service, within constrained resources.
Labour Activation
(i) Jobbridge
Since the commencement of the Jobbridge scheme, a total of 61 Jobbridge Interns have been placed in Dublin City Council. A further 17 interns have been placed in Arts Organisations, facilitated by DCC.
As at 21st April 2016, there are 4 Jobbridge interns placed in DCC. There are currently no interns placed in the Arts Sector, facilitated through the City Arts Office.
(ii) Gateway
As at 21st April 2016, 113 people are engaged by the City Council under the Gateway Scheme.
21 Gateway Staff have been successful at interview for confined General Operative competition. They have been placed on a panel to fill vacancies in the Irish Water SLA or for backfilling of posts where a GO moves to the SLA.
Page 179 39 Page 180 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 128/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Head of Human Resources and Corporate Services
Progress Report on First Year of the Corporate Plan 2015 – 2019
The Corporate Plan 2015 - 2019 was prepared following extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders of Dublin City Council. The Plan was adopted by the City Council on 12th January 2015.
The Corporate Plan serves as Dublin City Council’s strategic framework for action for the period 2015 -2019. It has been prepared in compliance with the Local Government Act 2001 and the Local Government Reform Act 2014. The Plan also recognises and takes into account a range of existing national and European policies, strategies and plans in relation to programmes and activities which are central to the Goals and Objectives in Dublin City Council’s Corporate Plan.
Sub-section(11) (a) of Section 134 of the Local Government Act, 2001 states that “The Manager shall prepare an annual progress report in respect of the local authority’s corporate plan and such report shall be submitted to the elected council”.
This report sets out the key achievements during 2015 in relation to Dublin City Council’s current Corporate Plan. It supplements the system of monthly management reporting which was introduced in 2014 and which the council is provided with updates on activity on a monthly basis.
The Corporate Plan is the main strategic business document for the operations of the City Council for the 5 year term of the Council. It sets out the core values of the City Council, high level business objectives to be achieved during the 5 year period of the Plan and strategies for the delivery of the objectives. More detailed objectives, strategies and targets are set out in Departmental Operational Plans, which are informed by and deliver on the objectives set out in the Corporate Plan.
The Plan contains 3 central themes, each containing core objectives and supported with strategies to ensure achievement. The themes are (i) The Place to live, (ii) The Place to be, (iii) The Place for Business
Departments have reviewed their Operational Plans for 2015 and a summary of their key achievements is outlined in this Report, categorised under each of the three themes.
Mary Pyne Head of Human Resources and Corporate Services 27th April 2016
Page 181 Dublin City Council Corporate Plan 2015-2019
Progress Report 2015
Dublin is about people.
The people who make the city what it is – vibrant, welcoming, warm, modern, innovative and inclusive - also serve the city and its communities, its businesses and its visitors. Our Elected Members, the Council’s staff, our partners who help deliver economic value and tourism benefits, all combined, help us manage, provide and regulate the services required for a major European capital city. The services we deliver are, of course, for the people – those who live in, who visit and who do business in our city on a daily basis.
This citizen population is augmented every year by almost four million people who choose to travel to Dublin – people who bring an added dynamic, who add to the chemistry and atmosphere within the city and who help generate economic value for the city.
Our ambition is to continue to keep people at the forefront of what we do and how we do it to ensure we deliver the Vision of the Council and the City for all our customers, on behalf of our people.
Page 182 Dublin City: The Place to Live
Our citizens are at the core of our key goals. Improving quality of life in a safe environment, ensuring social inclusion, providing an adequate housing supply and developing quality amenities will enhance Dublin as the place to live.
Goal 1
To develop a funding and management model to facilitate the delivery of all Housing priorities to 2019
Objective Progress
Liaise with Government departments, Ongoing discussion with Clearing House (Department of the Approved Housing Bodies, other Environment, Community & Local Government, Finance agencies and the private sector in the Workstream Steering Group), Approved Housing Bodies, DECLG development of the financial and (Department of the Environment, Community and Local management model Government) and the private sector in the development of a Financial and Management model.
Dublin City Council’s Housing Land Initiative Report 2015 includes for the provision of an affordable rental model for the lands at Oscar Traynor Rd and O’Devaney Gardens.
It is proposed to develop the affordable housing model in 2016
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Goal 2
To increase the supply of social housing and improve existing housing stock
Objective Progress
Prepare a Housing Plan to Dublin City Council’s Social Housing Strategy 2015 -2020: include both new build and refurbishment Acquisition Programme - 149 housing units acquired Dublin City Council’s Construction Programme – 19 units completed in 2015; Construction underway, Maxwell Road (9 units), Crampton Buildings (28 units), Priory Hall Phase 1 (60 units –includes 9 social units); All of these are due for completion in 2016.
Approval received from DECLG to develop schemes:
Bunratty Rd (62 Units); Cornamona, Ballyfermot (60 units); Nth King St (30 units); Infirmary Rd (30 units); Belcamp (28 units)
Development of Lands
Work got underway redeveloping lands at Oscar Traynor Rd/Malahide Rd; O’ Devaney Gardens; St Michael’s Estate to provide 1,200 homes including 30% social housing
Homeless Alleviation Measures
In 2015, the City Council, with the approval of DECLG, initiated a programme for delivery of 245 units of modular housing and work commenced on 22 units in Poppintree, Ballymun. A further 4 sites, delivering 131 modular homes is planned in 2016, with the remaining 92 units to be delivered on sites, yet to be identified.
Collaborate with Voluntary and Dublin City Council supported Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to deliver Cooperative bodies and the 379 units in 2015. They achieved this through acquisitions, leasing and private sector to deliver construction using both public and private funding. 52% of the additional units additional housing to meet delivered in the City were delivered by AHBs. These included units acquired housing need from NAMA in Belmayne, Calderwood James Street and Rathbourne. One AHB used charitable bequests to refurbish older DCC housing stock in Pim Street and Moss Street.
Page 184 Prepare a Regeneration Dolphin Park: Demolition of two blocks commenced end of 2015 and work Programme and refurbish and due to begin on the construction of 100 units in 2016. upgrade units in targeted complexes St. Teresa’s Gardens: DECLG approval received for the demolition of two blocks and demolition due to start in early 2016.Tenders progressed for main contract to build 50 housing units along with site enabling works with start on site due in 2016. A new approach was taken where some blocks were retained at this location and an extensive retro fitting and re-configuration of existing units was undertaken (combining two bed units to make three bed units), all in compliance with the city council’s apartment size guidelines as set out in the DCC Development Plan.
Charlemont St: The City Council approved of the disposal of a site at Charlemont St and entered into a contract with a developer in December 2015 to construct 79 residential units and a community facility.
Proactively manage rent, Rent arrears are closely monitored to ensure early intervention in cases mortgage and other arrears where arrears are evident. The Housing Department works closely with owed to the Council tenants in arrears to develop payment plans that will help maintain a good payment record. Payment by direct debit and household budget is arranged where possible. Warning letters and statutory tenancy warnings are issued where rent related obligations are not being met. 50 Tenancy Warnings issued in 2015. Non compliance may result in proceedings for possession of the tenancy. Tenants are advised of the availability of Debt Relief Notices from the Insolvency Service of Ireland.
In relation to mortgage arrears, it is the policy of Dublin City Council that every effort is made to assist borrowers who encounter difficulties in meeting their mortgage repayments and have in place a Mortgage Resolution Process – MARP. The Arrears Support Unit deal specifically with arrears and pre arrears in a positive and sympathetic manner. There are a number of alternative repayment arrangements available to mortgage holders who find themselves unable to make their monthly repayments and who have been involved in the MARP process including; Capitalisation of arrears; Interest Only Agreements; Underpaying Agreements; Payment Plans Agreements.
Where it is concluded that the mortgage is not sustainable, the following options are available: Voluntary surrender; Voluntary sale and Mortgage to Rent Scheme
Page 185 Implement the Traveller Rebuild of 3 houses in Kylemore Grove is in progress Accommodation Plan Electrical Upgrade in St. Margaret’s is completed
2 House Refurbishments in Bridgeview is completed
Refurbishment of St. Dominic’s Park is at planning stage (site occupied without authorisation)
Avila Community Centre is on hold pending resubmission from Finglas Traveller Development Group
Special Needs Extensions - Cara are under construction. Due to be completed in Q1 2016
St. Oliver’s and St. Joseph’s Electrical upgrades - Feasibility Study Prep by Electrical Services
St. Joseph’s Community Centre is pending a resubmission from Area as family make-up has changed in Estate
Refurbishment Grove Lane - submission to DECLG, pending funding
3 House Rebuilds - 2 at design stage:
1 Northern Close, Coolock, Dublin 17
2 Bridgeview, Cloverhill Road, Cherryorchard, Dublin 10
8 Avila Park, Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 9
No funding allocation 2015
St. Margaret’s Park Day House Upgrade - Plans submitted to DECLG; no funding allocation 2015
Grand Canal Harbour- Refurbishment of dayhouse – Complete
Page 186 Maintain the standard of There are 2 Environmental Health teams, one that responds to complaints private rented accommodation and the second team that carries out the Intensified Inspection Programme through regular inspection (IIP) whereby a proactive inspection of all private rented houses on a particular street takes place. Environmental Health Officers inspected 3,043 private rented units and undertook 5,893 inspections in 2015. In all cases where non-compliant lettings were inspected, appropriate enforcement action, including legal proceedings were undertaken. These actions by Dublin City Council ensured that landlords of 2,349 non-compliant lettings brought their properties up to standard and into compliance with the legislation.
Improve the energy rating of The Building Regulations require that all new housing achieves extremely housing units thus reducing high levels of energy efficiency and extremely low carbon emission the Carbon footprint in the standards. Dublin City Council housing is compliant with these regulations City and reducing fuel poverty for new build houses and apartments and tries where possible to exceed them.
In 2015, construction of 127 new build houses and apartments was under way.
Energy upgrades in existing housing
Voids: Housing maintenance policy is to always improve the energy performance of houses and flats before re-letting them. In 2015, 400 houses and flats were improved, with an average calculated energy use reduction of 50%.
Fabric upgrade programme: In 2015 Housing Maintenance insulated cavity walls and attics of 1,400 houses, under a national programme financed by DECLG. This work typically reduces their calculated energy use by 40%.
Flat block upgrades in progress: A number of flat block upgrade projects are in progress. These projects always include significant improvements to the energy rating and the carbon emissions of the flats.
Total savings: The total number of houses and flats upgraded in 2015 is more than 2,000, or about 7% of total housing stock. The average calculated energy saving in each upgraded dwelling is about 40%. This rate of upgrading represents an energy efficiency improvement of almost 3% across the entire stock.
Page 187 Goal 3
To address the needs of people experiencing homelessness and improve housing services
Objective Progress
Fully implement the The number of adults and children being accommodated by homeless services in the objectives of the action Dublin region increased from 2,395 on the last day of 2014 to 3,617 on December plan for Dublin 2014 – 31st 2015. This is an increase of 1,222 beds introduced in the region (or an additional 2016 Sustaining the 51%) compared with 2014. The aim of emergency accommodation is to prevent the Pathway to Home need for people and families to sleep rough. Funding amounting to circa €73million was provided by the 4 Dublin Local Authorities and the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government in respect of homeless and housing inclusion supports. These supports are in the main provided by way of service level Ensure the housing, agreement with NGO service providers and are configured so as to provide homeless health, and welfare prevention supports as well as supports that help people find new homes and a needs of the homeless settlement/ tenancy sustainment programme. are met. Health and wellbeing care supports are provided and/ or funded via the Health Service Executive in homeless services.
In 2015 Dublin City Council established its first ever bespoke winter emergency facility located at Bru Aimsir. This facility provided an extra 100 new beds as a humanitarian response to adverse winter conditions and people sleeping rough. It is noted that in addition to these 100 new beds, a further 75 new emergency beds were also established.
18 units of long-term accommodation facility for formerly homeless couples [36 persons in total] assessed as having both a housing and tenancy support/ health support programme requirement and was jointly funded by the HSE and Dublin City Council / Dept of Environment.
4 family supported temporary accommodation facilities with staffing support were established.
Increase the provision of 1,059 tenancies have been achieved for homeless households in the region. housing units with support as required The Dublin Placefinders service which co-ordinates the procurement of private rental accommodation and the housing assistance payment (HAP) homeless initiative is operational with a staff complement of 6 whole time equivalent staff.
112 homeless Housing Assistance Payment (HAPs) have been created. This has resulted in 132 adults and 177 child dependents leaving homeless services with private tenancies.
HAP briefing workshops have been put in place for Homeless Action Teams in the Dublin Region
Page 188 Deliver preventative 1,905 tenancies were protected from experiencing homelessness as a direct result of support services to stop the tenancy protection service. This initiative was jointly undertaken by the Dublin the reoccurrence of Regional Homeless Executive (DRHE), the Dublin Local Authorities, the Department homeless episodes of Social Protection and Threshold and is inclusive of a freephone for the general public where housing insecurity is concerned.
All Dublin Local Authorities have dedicated tenancy sustainment teams that provide inreach tenancy support in both social housing and private rental housing.
A dedicated public awareness campaign (inclusive of an outdoor poster advertisement initiative).
Simplify and speed up All homeless services are constituted to undertake a housing-led approach to the exit from emergency resolving the experience of homelessness. The greatest single barrier to resolving accommodation the current housing and homeless crisis remains one of housing supply.
The Dublin Local Authorities continue to work on a number of specific initiatives to address supply including of the following areas:
The HAP pilot and the Dublin Placefinders service
The Modular Housing Initiative aimed at families residing in commercial hotels.
Planning is well under way in 2015 to secure 500 units in the region during 2016
The Voids Initiative. Over 285 of the 458 bedsit units have been returned to productive use.
Eliminate the need for In 2015 The Housing First service for homeless persons with chronic and enduring people to sleep rough health and related housing needs was fully established in the region. This service includes a dedicated assertive street outreach team.
The Dublin Housing First Service supported a total of 92 cases of which 41 are currently in receipt of active support and in tenancies. The Housing First Intake Team targeted and was working with 75 individuals with a view to progressing these service users towards a housing with support outcome.
During the 2015 Christmas period, it has been verified that there was sufficient emergency capacity for any person sleeping rough who requested an emergency bed.
Page 189 Goal 4
To deliver improved quality of life and social inclusion throughout the City by providing sustainable neighbourhoods, supported by a range of services and connected by good public transport and green infrastructure.
Objective Progress
Provide a new City The new draft City Development Plan 2016-2022 was produced in 2015, following Development Plan for public consultation on an Issues Paper. The draft plan went on public consultation in 2016-2022, with policies October 2015, and 1484 submissions were received which are currently being and standards to achieve analysed to be included in a report for consideration by the City Council in May sustainable 2016. The draft City Development Plan provides the spatial content for an increase neighbourhoods in the city’s population by approx 60,000 by 2022, with associated employment and social infrastructure. Strategic Development and Regeneration areas are proposed, together with a number of (Local Area Plans) LAP’s and a new Strategic Development Zone (SDZ), all to provide for quality neighbourhoods.
Ensure that the The Development Plan, LAPs, and SDZs were delivered through a responsive Development Plan and Development Management System during 2015. The number of pre-application Local plans are delivered consultations and planning applications has increased significantly. The Planning through a quality Department is pursuing an active land management approach to provide the responsive Development delivery of much needed housing in the city. Management System
Expedite initiatives, such Dublin City Council has been actively involved in the Housing Task Force during as the Housing Taskforce 2015, and is responsible for co-ordinating the quarterly reports for the 4 Dublin and the Vacant Land Local Authorities to track housing supply (permissions, commencements and Survey, to bring forward completions) and engage with land owners. the supply of residentially and commercially zoned The Vacant Land survey is being progressed in accordance with the Urban and serviced lands Regeneration Areas as identified in the draft Development Plan, and the survey of vacant sites is to be extended to all 5 areas of the city.
Initiate the best use of Achieving the best use of urban land was pursued in 2015 through the urban land through implementation of approved LAPs/SDZs, notably the Clongriffin/Belmayne LAP, sustainable densities Pelletstown and the Docklands SDZ, (in the latter case, over half the sites are now complemented by the subject of pre-planning/planning applications). All LAPs/SDZs, including the integrated green Liberties LAP are complemented by a ‘Greening’ strategy. At a higher level, the infrastructure draft Development Plan now has a section devoted to addressing climate change.
Improve the connections The Council’s Public Realm Strategy is being revised and a masterplan for the city between the established centre is being finalised. Plans for enhancing the Public Realm are proposed for the and new parts of the city North Lotts and Grand Canal SDZ, College Green and for a number of streets in the through the creation of immediate vicinity of the cross city Luas line. high quality, easy to read, public realm
Page 190 Goal 5
To support independent living for all for all sectors of society
Objective Progress
Implement the National Dublin City Council has established a steering committee to oversee the Disability Strategy implementation of the National Disability Strategy. This steering committee’s primary objective for 2015 was to develop a strategic plan, Dublin City Council’s Housing Strategy for People with a Disability which was launched on 25th January 2016.
Increase the supply of In 2015 the Housing Department continued with the programme of adapted and adapted and extended extended Social Housing Units for persons with disabilities as follows: 23 Ramps units for persons with and 37 Stair Lifts installed; 102 Bathroom adaptations and 8 Extensions added. disabilities
Support those moving Collaborations with Housing Welfare and Tenancy Sustainment – 27 Referrals from congregated and residential settings to Approved Housing Bodies e.g. FOLD, HAIL (Housing Association for Integrated live independently Living ) & ALONE – All meetings attended and assistance provided as required
Dublin City Council will establish a multi-agency operations group in Q2 2016 which will work with the HSE and other agencies to support the process of moving people from Congregated Settings
Provide appropriate The Housing Department is carrying out a programme of upgrade works to units for senior Citizens existing senior citizens units to improve the quality of accommodation and provide enhanced accessibility. In 2015, 50 units were completed.
Continue to grant aid Dublin City Council Home Grants Section administers a number of grant options to residents in private assist persons in the carrying out of reasonable necessary works to render a homes house more suitable accommodation for People with Disabilities and Older Persons.
In 2015, 619 grants were paid out to a value of €5.2m with a further 353 applications approved to the value of €3m.
Page 191 Goal 6
To promote healthy living and the recreational use of Dublin’s unique natural amenities while protecting the environment and building resilience to cope with climate change.
Objective Progress
Use Development This is ongoing and forms an important part of all relevant pre-application management and other consultations. In 2015, following negotiations, planning permission was granted for mechanisms to extend the extension of the Dodder Linear Park to the rear of Clonskeagh Road, hitherto a the green network ‘missing link’. linking Open spaces and existing linear spaces in the City to provide for healthy living, biodiversity and resilience
Cater, as far as possible As part of the Development Management process, every effort is made to incorporate for the demand for the provision of sports facilities within large scale developments. sports and recreational facilities for all age Parks and Landscape Services continued to maintain all parks /open green spaces groups within under their remit in 2015. Works were completed which included the delivery of a neighbourhoods range of infrastructure and the upgrading of existing playgrounds, gym equipment, pitches, cycle and walking tracks in our Parks.
Some projects completed or initiated in 2015:
Herbert Park - Tennis Court Upgrades
Herzog Park - Tennis Pavilion and changing facilities upgrade
Drumfinn Park - New mesh around kick about area
Spiddal Park - New mesh around kick about area
Albert College - General improvements
Tolka Valley Park - Installation of wheelchair accessible gates / modification of existing gates
Ellenfield Park - Outdoor gym
Stardust Park - Resurfacing of Multi Use Games Area (M.U.G.A.)
As the most common form of exercise is walking, works were on-going to extend and improve the network of footpaths in Parks and open spaces including :
St. Anne’s Park
Herbert Park
Bushy Park
Parks and Landscape Services liaised with clubs to meet their needs were possible.
Page 192 Some of these projects are part funded by Sports Capital Grants and planned in consultation with local community clubs.
Dublin City Council Sports and Recreation Services and the Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing Partnership addressed the demand for sports and recreational facilities in Dublin City through the direct provision of facilities and sport and recreational programmes.
In 2015 Dublin City Council directly managed 33 facilities including swimming pools, sports halls, gyms, fitness studios, all weather pitches, running track, and a skate board park.
Many of these facilities host local Sports clubs including boxing clubs, badminton clubs, swimming clubs and athletic clubs.
These facilities specifically cater for all members of the community regardless of age, ability or background. There are many facilities and programmes offered at significantly reduced costs to disadvantaged individuals, groups and clubs.
The Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing Partnership formally launched in November 2015 manages the 18 directly employed Sports Development officers and co- manages the 20 co-funded sports development officers for Soccer, Rugby, Boxing, Cricket and Rowing. In 2015 we continued to provide a subsidised service under the Passport for Leisure Scheme.
Page 193 Further enhance Dublin In 2015 Dublin Bay was confirmed as a proposed United Nations Educational, Bay as a resource for Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Biosphere and is included as such in wildlife, recreation, and the draft Development Plan. The City Council works with Dublin Port to implement the natural amenity with ‘soft edge’ approach in the Port Masterplan. economic spinoffs, including Bull Island, the A Strategic Development and Regeneration Area (SDRA) /Strategic Development Poolbeg Peninsula and Zone (SDZ) proposed for Poolbeg West. the environs
UNESCO awarded its Biosphere Reserve designation to Dublin Bay in 2015. The awarding of the designation was officially announced on Wednesday 24th June 2015 and a programme of public events was organised to celebrate the announcement. The Biosphere will be managed by the Dublin Bay Biosphere Partnership, which includes Dublin City Council, Dublin Port Company, Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
Biosphere Reserves are internationally recognised for their biological diversity yet also actively managed to promote a balanced relationship between people and nature. The new designation reflects the environmental, economic, cultural and tourism importance of Dublin Bay.
The Council continued to strengthen its links with NGOs who work actively on conservation management and ecological research. Our engagement with business, residents groups, educational institutions and event organisers will increase awareness of the Biosphere and its objectives and the animation of the Bay.
A Dublin Bay Biosphere co-ordinator was appointed in 2015 and commenced work on the development of a Draft Work Plan for Dublin Bay Biosphere.
An expert working group has been assembled comprising key stakeholders in the conservation sector, who work actively on conservation management and ecological research in Dublin Bay. The Website www.dublinbaybiosphere.ie was shortlisted as a finalist in the Realex Payments Web Awards 2015 (the Irish Web awards) http://webawards.ie/2015-nominated/
Irish Water is currently progressing the extension to Ringsend Wastewater Treatment Plant works to comply with the Wastewater Discharge licence.
Page 194 Extend the recreational, Policies/objectives in the Development Plan and Local Area Plan (LAP) /SDZs to amenity, cycling and extend the ‘linear parks’ along the city’s rivers. Campshires are included in the SDZ walking potential of public realm plan. Dublin’s rivers and canals In 2015 Parks Services worked with Environment and Transportation to devise a policy for the design, development and management of Greenways which ideally are pavements shared responsibly by cyclists and other park users.
An important objective of any Greenway is to conserve biodiversity and protect the amenity of the linear park.
A scheme has been developed for the Royal Canal Cycle Way within the Dublin City Council area and linking to the Canal Way at the Convention Centre. This scheme has been through the Part VIII planning process and will proceed to construction in 2017. Design works are proceeding on the Dodder Cycle Route as well as the Grand Canal Cycle Way linking from Portobello to the existing Cycle Way at Inchicore.
Extend Sustainable An interdepartmental team was established to consider opportunities for integrating Urban Drainage SUDS systems with tree planting and other greening initiatives based on best Systems (SUDS) as international practice opportunities arise throughout the City A Committee was set up in 2015 and a number of pilot projects are in preparation for 2016.
A SUDS is actively provided in all large projects. Guidelines for front hardstandings include advice that they should be permeable.
The provision of sustainable drainage systems is required as part of all proposed development proposals and implemented through the Development Management Process.
Following adoption of the North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme in 2014, planning permission was granted for several major developments incorporating SUDS, such as green roofs. Plans are also being developed for a new link road off Nth Wall, incorporating public SUDS. Construction will commence in 2016.
Page 195 Goal 7
To develop engaged and active communities in the promotion of social inclusion and healthy living.
Objective Progress
Further develop social The Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) was originally set capital, active citizenship up in 2014 under the Local Government Reform Act 2014 and is the in city communities biggest Committee in the country consisting of 21 Representatives, 10 through the Public from the Public Sector and 11 from the Private Sector. This Committee Partnership Network, The met 8 times during 2015. The 2 Key functions which the Committee Local Community and worked on during 2015 were: Economic Plan (LECP) and other measures Co-ordinate, plan and oversee local and community development funding Social Inclusion Activation Programme (SICAP)
Prepare the community elements of a 6-year Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP)
Social Inclusion Activation Programme (SICAP)
From 2015 SICAP replaced the Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP). The aim of the SICAP programme is to reduce poverty and promote social inclusion and equality through local, regional
and national engagement and collaboration. Its vision is to improve the life chances and opportunities of those who are marginalised in society, living in poverty or in unemployment through community development approaches, targeted supports and interagency collaboration, where the values of equality and inclusion are promoted and human rights are respected.
SICAP is a national programme and following a public procurement process it is being delivered in five areas (‘Lots’) of Dublin City as follows:
Ballyfermot/Chapelizod
Ballymun/Whitehall/Tolka
Northside
Canals/Rathmines/Pembroke
Inner City
These went out to public tender in late 2014. Following evaluation of the tenders by the LCDC it was agreed by them in February 2015 that the contracts would be awarded to the Programme Implementers who commenced working on the Programme in April 2015
This programme was monitored by the LCDC with a mid-year review and an end of year review which will take place early in 2016.
Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP)
Page 196 This plan is a single, integrated 6-year Plan with 2 elements:
A local community element to be prepared by the LCDC
A local economic element to be prepared by the Local Authority / Economic Development and Enterprise SPC
Its purpose is to identify actions to strengthen and develop the economic and community dimensions of Dublin City. It must also be consistent with the Development Plan and the Regional Planning Guidelines/Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy.
Early in 2015 an advisory steering group consisting of both representatives of LCDC and Economic Development and Enterprise SPC was formed to oversee the shared elements of the LECP and to act as linkage between the separate community and economic elements of the LECP and to present it as a single integrated Plan for approval by the City Council.
Workshops were held with both Committees which resulted in 12 draft high level goals being agreed. These draft goals then went out to public consultation and 93 submissions were received. 2 Workshops were also held and were attended by over 50 community/business organisations and 22 State Bodies.
The revised 12 High Level Goals were then agreed by both the LCDC and the SPC on 14th July 2015.
A draft plan was then drawn up and agreed by both Committees and sent to the Regional Assembly for their approval which was received on 13th November 2015.
Following this the Local Economic and Community Plan was approved by the City Council on 7th December 2015.
Dublin City Public Participation Network (PPN) Annual Report
Under Section 46 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014, Dublin City Council was required to set up a PPN for its administrative area which it did early in 2015.
The focus for the PPN is to promote public engagement and participation with decision makers through providing a structure to elect community representatives onto Local Authority Committees. Work commenced early in 2015 and there was a public campaign through which all groups were invited to register in the PPN under three categories:
Community and Voluntary
Social Inclusion
Environment
Over 500 groups initially registered with the Network. All groups were
Page 197 invited to the first plenary meeting held in Civic Offices on the 20th May 2015. The plenary is the ruling body of the PPN and the objective of this meeting was to elect a nine person Secretariat with three representatives from each of the above categories. Over 150 representatives from groups attended the meeting and following an election the following representatives and reserve members were elected to the Secretariat:
The Secretariat, which is the administrative body of the PPN and whose role it is to facilitate, communicate and co-ordinate the functions of the PPN will remain in place for a year or until a plenary meeting is held for the election of a new secretariat.
The Secretariat held their first meeting on the 30th June 2015, and throughout 2015, 7 secretariat meetings were held.
One of the main functions of the PPN is to provide a nominating structure for the election of community representatives on to Local Authority Committees.
There were 6 interim seats on 5 Strategic Policy Committees which were required to be filled by PPN representatives.
An election procedure was devised and approved by the Secretariat and the elections were on Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th November 2015.
25 nominations were received.
Management of the City Register
Dublin City PPN is responsible for managing the city register of groups and ensuring it is up to date by devising a renewal system. South Dublin Volunteer Centre has been engaged to deliver a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System, Salesforce. A Service Level Agreement was put in place in December 2015 and it is envisaged that the new system will be fully operational by February 2016.
Registration is on-going and currently stands at 576 groups.
Page 198 Support the inclusion of Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) as an integrated fire based emergency medical community participation in service provides a wide range of services and responses. safety and security at local level
In 2015 DFB carried out 30,306 fire and rescue mobilisations and 102,491 emergency medical service mobilisations which resulted in:
84 persons rescued from fires
83 river rescues attended
108 road traffic collision rescues
63,532 patients treated and transported to hospital
323 cardiac arrest managed with a fire appliance first on scene over 60%
353 stroke patients were pre alerted to emergency departments for time critical interventions
DFB assisted in the delivery of 175 pre-hospital childbirths
Community Fire Safety is carried out across all sections of DFB, with different initiatives and programmes implemented throughout the community:
133 pre-incident plans devised and premises visited and validated
171 operational exercises including nine large scale inter-agency exercises
227 local community engagements – promoting fire safety awareness, station open days, community visits
210 school visits which included 14,953 students
Traveller site fire safety education and inspections
Review the strategic A comprehensive review of the strategic framework, “Towards framework on integration Integration”, took place during 2015. A range of methodologies were “Towards Integration” used to undertake the various stages of the review, which substantially aimed to identify local experiences of integration from different sections of minority communities and service providers alike. This information was sought to help inform priority themes for future improvement.
Based on the findings of the review, a new Dublin City Integration Strategy has been developed and will be ready for publication in early March 2016. Many new initiatives are being planned as part of the 5-year action plan, which will involve the sharing of resources with other internal and external partners and the development of new partnerships.
Page 199 Participate with the In 2015 Dublin City Comhairle na nÓg was actively engaged in a number relevant other statutory of National consultations including the UN review on Children’s Rights, agencies in delivering the Growing Up in Ireland, the National Youth Strategy, Imagining our Future National Strategy for and Healthy Lifestyles. children and young people
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Department of Health consulted with Comhairle members on the theme ‘Healthy Lifestyles – Have Your Say’. The purpose of this consultation was to get the views of Comhairle members about the types of things which help to have a healthy lifestyle, the obstacles to having a healthy lifestyle and the solutions to these obstacles. The consultation will contribute to the National Obesity Strategy which is the responsibility of the Department of Health under the Healthy Ireland framework.
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht consulted with Comhairle members on the theme ‘Imagining Our Future’, as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. At the consultations, members gave their views on how they see the future of Ireland and what they want to bring into the next century. They were also asked for their views on how to honour the children who died in 1916. The views of members were compiled in a report to be presented by them to Ministers and decision-makers at a major children’s event in April 2016. Their suggestions about how to honour the children who died in 1916 will be incorporated into the event.
Manage social inclusion A very successful Social Inclusion Week took place in 2015 from 24th to policies and protocols 31st May. A full city wide programme of events was officially launched by through the City Council’s the Deputy Lord Mayor, accompanied by colourful performances from network of area offices Experience Japan Taiko drummers and a traditional Romanian singing children’s group.
Over 80 well-attended events and activities took place during the week across the entire city. The programme also included awareness raising and information providing exhibitions, the largest being Down Syndrome Ireland’s “Here I Am” exhibition which was housed in Wolfe Tone Memorial Park for the week.
The multi-agency Dublin City Age Friendly Alliance continues to work on the actions of a 3-year implementation plan, which is based on the Dublin Age Friendly City Strategy 2014 – 2019.
Plans began in 2015 for the first Dublin City Good Citizen Awards, which will feature 9 categories. The awards ceremony will take place during Social Inclusion Week 2016 in the Mansion House.
Page 200 Dublin City: The Place to Be
For visitors, business people and our citizens, the Council’s ambition is that Dublin delivers the very best of infrastructure, facilities and events while nurturing our heritage and traditions with the ambition of continuing to be the preferred city in Europe.
Goal 1
To promote tourism, sport and recreation and attract, manage and support major events and a range of activities for the City.
Objective Progress
Work with tourism Dublin City Council established a partnership with Fáilte Ireland and significant organisations to promote funding was invested by Dublin City Council in promotion of “Dublin – A Breath of Dublin City as a major Fresh Air” brand. tourist attraction Partnership with Fáilte Ireland continued on growth and development of Bram Stoker Festival and New Year’s Eve Festival (NYF).
Community, Culture, Economic and Emergency Services supports a number of tourism projects and partnerships as well as major festivals and events. A Dublin City Council Strategy for events is in preparation to identify opportunities for new festivals which further animate the City and enhance its attraction as a destination.
In 2015 Dublin City Council allocated funding to secure major events with the potential to deliver significant overseas visitors
Festivals such as:
Fringe Festival
Great Dublin Bike Ride
Bram Stoker
Web Summit
New Years Eve Festival
Trad Fest
St. Patricks Day
The Arts Office programmed the following events:
The Dublin Chinese New Year Festival
The Inaugural Music Festival
Bealtaine Festival
The International Literature Festival Dublin
Opera in the open
Culture Night
Page 201 The Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership worked closely with Sports Organisations and the Events Unit to promote the City as a sports venue.
Sports Events such as:
Croke Park Classic –American Football
Rock and Roll Half Marathon
Venture 16
Powerboat World Championship
Ironman
Aer Lingus College Football Classic
Support and facilitate an In 2015, 24, 653 people attended events co-ordinated in Dublin City Council branch integrated programme of libraries. The programmes publicised in Spring, Autumn and Summer brochures arts development, cultural link to national and city wide themed programmes. festivals and events Mind Yourself – focused on well-being
Bealtaine, Polska-Eire, Chinese New Year and Russian Festivals provided programmes of social and integrative nature.
Children’s’ programmes promoted the reading experience during the Summer and Children’s Book Festival and supported the national policy in regard to Right to Read .
Several libraries were involved in promoting reading to children and provided 18 workshops for DEIS schools during the Summer
All libraries participated in the annual Summer reading Campaign.
The Library Services liaise with the Arts Office to co-ordinate Children’s Art in libraries ensures children experience a holistic perspective to their surroundings via dance, theatre, art and music.
Other events included:
Festival of History
City Hall Lecture Series
Heritage Week
Gilbert library lecture
In the Council’s Libraries, basic Computer learning was also offered to the public and 300 people availed of 8 weeks free introduction to using the internet. Workshops on social Media were also provided.
Considerable research has been undertaken on the range of library events and programmes investigating audience reach and citizen participation, for example ‘The road to the rising’
The Hugh Lane Gallery has worked with local, national and international institutions and groups to deliver integrated and inclusive arts programmes in 2015.
The Hugh Lane Gallery has collaborated with among others Dublin City Council
Page 202 Events Section, The Arts Office, Dublin City Libraries, Failte Ireland, Temple Bar Company, Age Action, Visual Arts Ireland, Artists and Artists collectives and Community Groups. Truomso Kunstforening Norway , mima -Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art and Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts U.K
4 Temporary Exhibitions took place in the Hugh Lane Gallery
73 Public Education events and seminars took place, including seminars, study mornings, evening lectures, film screenings and coffee conversations with artists and lecturers. National in-service training courses for teachers.
Practical courses in art as well as art appreciation closure supporting the exhibitions
Cultural festivals supported:
Culture Night
The Dublin Chinese New Year Festival
St. Patrick’s Festival,
Russian Festival of Culture
Gallery Weekend
The Bram Stoker Festival
New Year’s Eve
Pigs on Parade (Jack and Jill awareness exhibition)
Tradfest.
Actively bid for and seek In 2015 Planning commenced for a Dublin City Council Strategy for events. out major events for the Opportunities for new festivals which further animate the City and enhance its City attraction as a destination. This will only be achieved in the context of a long term strategy and in partnership with other agencies.
Funding was allocated to secure major events with the potential to deliver significant overseas visitors e.g.:
Aer Lingus College Football Classic
Venture 16 Powerboat World Championships
Ironman 70.3 Triathlon.
Dublin City Council Sport and Recreation Services and the Dublin City Sport and Wellbeing Partnership are actively involved with the successful bid for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Dublin City Council is in discussions with the IRFU to formally host the teams at an opening ceremony. A series of targeted sport /activity related programmes for girls
Page 203 will be put in place in the run up to the competition.
There was ongoing discussion with the FAI in relation to the 2020 Euro Championships which will involve 4 matches in Dublin.
Create a new City sports The Dublin City Sports and Wellbeing partnership was launched in November 2015. and wellbeing partnership The purpose of the Partnership is to improve the quality of life of people in the City, to provide as many opportunities as possible for people to partake in sport or physical activity through facilities, services, programmes and events and to have Dublin recognised as a national and international leader in Sports and Wellbeing.
Develop and enhance This objective is achieved by bi-lateral agreements, by participation in multi-lateral relationships with other associations/events and by receiving delegations. The Unit works closely with Irish international cities Embassies, Enterprise Ireland and the IDA in building relationships that target key countries in terms of inward investment, student recruitment, research and innovation.
In 2015, a new agreement was reached, during the first formal trade mission, with Mexico City committing to an exchange of trade missions in 2016, and the agreement with Guadalajara was extended to cover new projects in 2016. Relations with Moscow were renewed and with St Petersburg continued around cultural exchange.
In addition, Dublin hosted a Dallas Delegation and a New York delegation around economic co-operation. Over 40 delegations were hosted during the year. Dublin also through participation in Eurocities developed relations with a number of cities. Dublin co-operated within cities within the Innovation2.0 and City Protocol frameworks. Dublin also was represented at meetings of EU Capitals on the Urban agenda in Rome and in Paris. Dublin also led within the EU China Initiative that introduced the cities of Wuhan and Sheneng to Dublin. Work was ongoing in 2015 to develop the relationship with the UK and London. The Unit promoted Dublin in London during Ireland week, the Lord Mayor’s coach being in the London Parade. The Unit also secured the agreement to loan the Fianna Eireann banner back to Dublin to be displayed in City Hall during the 2016 Commemorations.
Page 204 Goal 2
To achieve the right balance between nurturing the City’s unique natural and built heritage and creating new places through quality urban design.
Objective Progress
Re-energise the North and The Living City Initiative (LCI) continues to be promoted. A seminar/workshop South Georgian cores of involving all 6 cities and other stakeholders was held and actions identified. The the City , through the Planning Department is setting up a ‘one stop shop’ to assist applicants. A study of introduction of new and suitable templates for adaptation of Georgian houses is being finalised. adaptable uses, which are sympathetic to the Conservation plans have been published for the conservation and improvement of character of the area both Merrion Square Park and Mountjoy Square Park. Works to implement these plans have also commenced and are being implemented in consultation with local interest groups.
Continue the expansion of Work progressed during 2015: Grangegorman Campus is being implemented with the city centre area facilities for 1,000 students on site; the Planning Department co-ordinated Dublin eastwards to the City Council’s input in the new Children’s Hospital (SJH) scheme including the oral Docklands, and westwards hearing; O’Devaney Gardens is identified as a Social Housing Initiative site. The through the arc from Docklands SDZ which provides for 300,000sqm plus commercial space and 2,600 Grangegorman to the residential units, is being implemented by a dedicated planning unit. Heuston Quarter Through the development management process, planning permission was granted for major facilities / blocks at Grangegorman (the Central Quad and the Eastern Quad), and for significant mixed use developments in Dublin Docklands including key sites at Boland’s Mills, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and North Wall Quay. Permission was also granted for major housing developments at Clongriffen and Pelletstown.
Dublin City Council’s SLA Management Unit is working with Irish Water to ensure delivery of the critical water services infrastructure required to facilitate these developments.
The South Central Area assisted and supported the implementation of actions identified in LAP’s. The Liberties Business Forum Expo was held in June 2015.
Strengthen the radial The LCI as discussed above is aimed at the residential radial streets such as streets of the city by new Thomas Street and Aungier Street. uses of upper floors, and infill development Dubline – 6 projects commenced in 2015
Interpretative Panels – 11 new Interpretive Panels to promote key historic sites in Dublin and to encourage greater visitor engagement with the city’s stories and past were erected in December 2015. The new panels are large attractive storyboards situated along the Dubline, a unique cultural and heritage walking trail running across the city from Parnell Square via Trinity College to Kilmainham Gaol and Courthouse.
City Wall Lighting upgrades – 6 existing lighting turrets were upgraded and a further 6 installed at the City Wall on Cook Street.
St. Audeons Park – Plans to improve access and circulation throughout the park were commenced.
High Street – Plans to improve the pedestrian experience as well as increased greening for the street were commenced.
Page 205 Peace Park – Plans to improve access and circulation throughout the space were commenced.
Crane Street – Plans were finalised to improve the footpaths and road surface.
Public Domain
Improvement works complete on principal access routes to the City at 4 locations – Kylemore Road, Crumlin Village and Naas Road x2
Extend the successful New urban villages e.g. Ashton Gate are included in the LAP’s plus “Urban Village” model to Clongriffin/Belmayne, Pelletstown and Cherry Orchard in the longer term. Local create similar thriving Environmental Improvement Plans (LEIPs) are included in the Development Plan centres in the new for existing villages. developing areas of the city Crumlin Village Improvements – The design for these improvement works was substantially completed.
Inchicore Improvements – Vincent Street complete
Create a more fine tuned The draft Development Plan contains a refinement of the existing policy on height response to building height such that maximum heights are expressed in metres rather than storeys, so as to in relation to context and accommodate buildings of different floor to ceiling heights in the same street. place making for the city
To promote the re-use of The Living City Initiative will include a ‘one stop shop’ approach involving planning, empty or under-used conservation, disabled access, Building Regulations (Fire Access), in order to ground or upper floor space reduce the perceived burden on attracting more people to live in the city. in the existing building stock by ensuring that issues relating to planning; fire safety; disabled access; heritage; conservation; commercial rates and environmental health are communicated in an integrated manner
Page 206 Goal 3
To develop and maintain the road, street and public domain network to the highest international standards whilst maintaining the integrity of the city’s unique heritage.
Objective Progress
Target capital works Public Realm improvement works in the Grafton Street Quarter continued with the towards enhancing the completion of the repaving of Wicklow Street and Johnson’s Court .Upgrading city’s infrastructure and works in the environs of Kilmainham Gaol and Courthouse were also substantially provide sufficient resources completed. Improvements to the Swords QBC in the vicinity of St. Patrick College for major public domain came into operation with the opening to traffic of the widened section of works, optimising annual carriageway on Drumcondra Road Upper. In addition to the above Beaver Row grant funding and allocating footbridge was restored and refurbished and Dubline Signage Scheme was resources for maximum completed with the installation of illuminated tourist signage between O’Connell cost efficiency Bridge and the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. A total of €4.74 million was spent during the year on the following projects:
Wicklow Street/Johnsons Court
Swords Road QBC Roadworks Phase 1
Kilmainham Civic Space
Beaver Row Footbridge Refurbishment.
St. Stephens Green Area Traffic Management.
Public Domain
Cherry Orchard Avenue resurfacing works complete
Intensive gum removal – 100% complete
Removal of graffiti, stickers and street furniture cleaning – 1.5 full sweeps completed.
2,130sq m of footpaths treated in Ballyfermot
2 complete weed sprays
Proofing of street furniture with protective coating on access routes and urban villages – 10 samples completed.
WEEE disposal (12 cages, 7 door to door collections, 6 collections points)
Dog fouling – successful enforcement pilot.
Practical support provided to 72 groups for ongoing clean ups
Floral Displays – 50 Summer displays.
Prioritise works to ensure €25.5 million from the Revenue Budget was spent in 2015 on the maintenance of best value maintenance for roads and bridges. As part of the annual roads maintenance works programme €2 the city’s infrastructure and million was spent on the reconstructing of footways and €4.4 million was spent on to ensure the city’s road, the resurfacing of carriageways (including traffic calming ramps). footpath and cycling network is maintained to the highest safety standard
Page 207 Significantly improve The Dublin Wayfinding System is monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure that it pedestrian and walking provides a useful service to visitors to the city. It is intended to go out to tender in facilities in the city 2016 to facilitate an expansion of the scheme.
€3 million was spent on the pedestrian areas of Grafton Street, Wicklow Street, Johnson’s Court and Kilmainham Civic Space. €2 million was spent on footpath reconstruction elsewhere in the city.
Introduce a Transportation During 2015, significant progress was made with the implementation of Stage 1 of Asset Management System the Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) and included Go-Live for (TAMS) Base Network and Works Management in Road Maintenance Services in June 2015. Other modules which were significantly advanced include Road Structures and Bridges, Pavement Management and CRM Integration with the latter two due to Go-Live early in 2016. In addition the asset data inventory survey for the South East Area was completed with initial checks indicating that the deliverable is of high quality.
Manage and improve the During 2015, 9 new tables and chairs licences were issued and 132 existing city’s street furniture licences were renewed. service in a well designed manner that enhances Approx 10 replica cast iron bins purchased in 2015. 30 bins were purchased by people’s city experience. the DDA for the Docklands Area.
A tender competition for the purchase of bins was completed in 2015 and €25,000 worth of litter bins has been ordered from that tender in Feb 2016.
Public Lighting Services continue to replace end of life poles and fittings with new poles and LED energy efficient fittings. This is part of a 3-year program to remove some of the oldest public lighting poles in the City.
Manage necessary road All works by utilities in public roads require licensing by Dublin City Council. In the openings in a manner that course of 2015 some 12,800 individual licences were granted by the Council minimises disruption to the subject to conditions. All sites were monitored by the Council’s Roadworks city Control Unit and appropriate action was taken where breaches of licence conditions occurred. This work is ongoing.
During 2015, 16,393 road opening reinstatements were completed in the city. Some 3,393 of these reinstatements were carried out by Road Maintenance Services with the remainder being completed directly by utility companies or their contractors.
Page 208 Goal 4
To manage and promote City Parklands and support the development of biodiversity measures and projects.
Objective Progress
Achieve best sustainable The Green Flag is awarded by An Taisce in recognition of achieving quality practice in the management standards for the sustainable management of parks and recreation facilities. of the natural environment, including city parks and It promotes high horticultural and environmental standards and is a benchmark for open spaces excellence in Park management based on acknowledged international best practice.
The award scheme already established in more than 50 countries was trialled in the Republic of Ireland in a limited number of parks in 2015.
The scheme is administered here by An Taisce.
In 2015 Dublin City Council submitted applications for Green Flag status for Poppintree Park and Bushy Park and both Parks were successful in receiving the Green Flag Award.
Bring greater animation and During 2015 a total of 324 Event applications in Parks and open spaces were attraction to parks in the received by Parks Services details below: City through events, markets and recreational 63 – Photo Shoots activities 86 – Festivals
34 – Sports events
21 – Weddings
21 – Filming
21 – Charity Events
10 – Arts and Culture
9 – Commercial
59 – Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous Events included all Local Community Events and Family Fun Days.
In respect of Street Performers 520 Permits were issued for the first time in 2015 under the new Bye-Laws.
In 2015 Planning commenced to prepare for an increased number of events programmed in Parks and new markets in Herbert Park (weekend farmers market) and Merrrion Square (Thursday lunchtime market). These actions should be implemented in 2016.
Proactively seek out Dublin City Council Sports and Recreation Services and the Dublin City Sports opportunities to develop and Wellbeing Partnership actively engage with sporting organisation at National, additional recreational and County and Club level to identify and support the development of new facilities, sporting facilities in the City the refurbishment of existing facilities and the direct provision by the Council of facilities and to apply for Grants under the Sports Capital Grant Scheme.
Page 209 Continue to implement the The consultation stage of the Dublin City Biodiversity Action Plan 2015-2020. Biodiversity Plan The Plan was completed in 2015
This plan was approved by the Arts, Culture and Recreation Strategic Policy committee in January 2016.
The overarching aim of the Dublin City Biodiversity Action Plan 2015-2020 is the conservation of biodiversity within the City, and it contains four Themes, which reflect the Strategic Objectives of Ireland’s National Biodiversity Plan (Actions for Biodiversity 2011-2016).
The 4 Themes of the Dublin City Biodiversity Action Plan 2015-2020 are underpinned by 29 Actions and will continue to build on progress achieved during Dublin City’s first Biodiversity Action Plan.
Develop messages and During 2015 Waste Management, Parks Services and Public Domain Officers held awareness to counter a number of meetings and workshops to actively work together to tackle dog problems caused by anti- fouling in the City. social behaviour and dog fouling in city parks The revised Litter Management Plan was drafted in 2015 by Waste Management Services. Dog Fouling solutions and future aims are addressed in the plan.
This plan went to Public Consultation in 2015. Once approved actions shall be implemented.
Best practice in the UK would indicate that engaging with dog owners and promoting peer pressure are the best means of combating fouling and Dogs Trust Ireland have been requested to partner with Dublin City Council to pilot projects in this regard.
Page 210 Goal 5
To maintain to the highest international standards and improve the quality of Dublin City’s environment through the delivery of our services in a sustainable manner, recognising local, regional and national responsibilities and implications.
Objective Progress
Ensure a consistently high The Waste Regulation and Enforcement Unit is responsible for the administration standard of cleanliness and implementation of the Waste Management Act 1996. The Enforcement Team throughout the city carried out approximately 1,500 inspections in 2015 to ensure compliance with comparable to the cleanest regulations relating to wastes such as packaging, tyres, end of life vehicles, food capitals in Europe waste, unauthorised storage and illegal dumping. The Enforcement Team works in collaboration with the Litter Warden Service and Public Domain Officers in the Council.
A new Litter Management Plan has been drafted and is currently at the statutory public consultation phase. It is expected that the final plan will be completed and adopted by end of March 2016.
Commenced the process of organising the TEAM DUBLIN CLEAN-UP for Easter Saturday seeking 10,000 volunteers across the City to help keep Dublin litter free.
Continue to focus on Litter blackspots in the City and reduce illegal dumping.
Tenders are being prepared for new vehicles to collect litter bins across the City.
Improve access to Dublin City Council provides a web portal enabling the public to access real time environmental information data from their ambient sound monitoring network made up of 14 sites around the and to raise environmental City. Data from each individual site is also tweeted hourly for anyone who wishes awareness among citizens to follow @dublincitynoise. through use of digital communication channels The Dublin City Council Ambient Sound Monitoring Report for 2014 was published in the 1st quarter of 2015.
The City Council continues to work closely with An Taisce in promoting and expanding the Green Schools Program. At present there are 258 schools that have achieved Green Flag status.
3 cinema adverts were developed highlighting a number of different subjects – food waste, waste prevention and dog fouling. All 3 were shown in the 9 cinemas across the Dublin City Council Area until 5th Feb 2016. They will have an expected viewership of 900,000+ people.
In addition, a number of radio adverts were played in the ILAC Centre and the Jervis Centre over the Christmas 2015 period. The ILAC Centre has a weekly listenership of 330,000 people and the Jervis Centre, 260,000 people. These radio adverts highlighted Christmas Recycling arrangement including Christmas tree drop off points across the City and food waste over the festive season.
Preserve and improve Separation of Surface Water and Wastewater is being conditioned on all where necessary the water developments being granted planning permission. Major development proposals quality of our rivers and such as the New Children’s Hospital, incorporate separation of flow, surface water bathing areas attenuation and SUDs. This reduces risk to water quality from overflows.
Implementation of the 1st cycle of River Basin Management Plans and Programmes of Measures has been underway since 2008 under Water Framework Directive. The 2nd cycle of implementation will commence in 2017. The objective of the River Basin Management Plan and Programme of Measures
Page 211 is to achieve good status in all water bodies
Reduce the risk of flooding As part of the Capital Works Budget €7 million was spent in 2015 on Flood and respond appropriately Alleviation Projects in Dublin City. This included the construction of flood and effectively to flooding defences along the Lower Dodder and South Campshires. incidents Dublin City Council’s existing network of rain gauges and river gauges located within the city area and along the east coast was expanded by 20% during 2015.
€1 million from the Revenue Budget was spent in 2015 on maintaining the 55,000 gullies across the City. In addition to routine gully cleaning, additional cleaning was done in advance and where possible during potential flood events so as to facilitate the drainage of rainwater from roads.
A Strategic Flood Risk Assessment was prepared in 2015 in accordance with ‘The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities and Technical Appendices 2009' to inform the Draft Dublin City Development Plan 2016-2022.
Dublin City Council continued to provide ongoing support and assistance in 2015 to the OPW by reviewing the Draft Flood Maps produced for the Eastern Catchment Flood Risk Assessment Management Study (which includes the Rivers Liffey, Santry, Poddle, Camac and coastal areas) and facilitating a series of Public Consultation Days.
A new working Draft of the Council’s Flood Emergency Plan (a Sub-Plan of Dublin City Council’s Major Emergency Plan) was developed in 2015.
Deliver commitments in Dublin City Council commitments under the Service Level Agreement with Irish water services as outlined Water are monitored and reported contractually under the reporting Tiers of the in the Council’s Service Service Level Agreement. level Agreement (SLA) with Irish Water Dublin City Council’s SLA Unit is working successfully in collaboration with Irish Water in achieving the KPIs included in the Annual Service Plan between Dublin City Council and Irish Water agreed under the SLA using the funding made available from Irish Water.
DCC’s SLA Unit is also providing input into the development of the 2017 – 2021 Capital Investment Plan by Irish Water for inclusion in the submission to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) in Q1 2016 seeking approval of Irish Water’s Charges Plan for Interim Revenue Control Period 2 (2017-2019).
Protect air quality in line Air quality monitoring in Dublin during 2015 indicates EU air quality standards are with European Union being complied with. Directives The proactive enforcement of air quality standards has resulted in 92% of air pollution complaints received during 2015 being resolved and those cases still open are under active investigation.
As the National Competent The National Transfrontier Shipment Office (NTFSO) established and operated by Authority for all waste Dublin City Council is the National Competent Authority to manage the exports and imports ensure international movement of waste out of, into and through Ireland. The Office is full compliance with EU responsible for the implementation and enforcement of European and National regulations on behalf of all Legislation to monitor waste shipments, to facilitate the business community local authorities in Ireland involved in legitimate waste shipment activities and to prevent the illegal shipment of waste.
In excess of 2,000 inspections are carried out annually at Ports and facilities in Ireland by a dedicated enforcement team. The Administration team ensures that
Page 212 annual exports of 1,650,000 tonnes of waste to Europe and Asia are in compliance with the strict regulatory rules.
The NTFSO also works with other agencies such as the EPA, DOEHLG, IMPEL and liaises and collaborates with the Gardaí, Customs and Port Authorities, other Competent Authorities, Northern Ireland Environment Agency, and other Local Authorities.
As Regional Co-ordinator The Eastern-Midlands Region (EMR) Waste Management Plan 2015-2021 for the Eastern-Midlands provides a framework for the prevention and management of waste in a Waste Management Plan sustainable manner in Dublin City Council and the 11 other Local Authorities in the promote and encourage the Region. Dublin City Council is the Lead Authority for Regional Waste prevention, re-use and Management Planning and will oversee the implementation of the Eastern recycling of waste in line Midlands Regional Waste Management Plan 2015-2021. The 3 key targets with EU and National policy include the reduction by 1% of total household waste generated per capita to achieve a 50% recycling rate by 2020 and to reduce the direct disposal of waste to landfill. The implementation of the Plan will ensure that European and National mandatory targets are achieved and in doing so that the health of the communities in the region, its people and the environment are not compromised.
In October 2015, the Council was nominated as the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authority (WERLA) with responsibility for coordinating waste enforcement actions within the Eastern Midlands Region, setting priorities and common objectives for waste enforcement and ensuring consistent enforcement of waste legislation.
The Council will report to a National Steering Committee chaired by the Department of Environment. The National Committee will determine national waste enforcement priorities and drive consistency at a central level. The Committee will include representatives from a wide range of regulatory authorities and include engagement with an Industry Contact Committee.
A Regional Waste Management Office was established in 2015 and an Operational Plan delivered. Key deliverables:
Establishment of Steering and Operational Group
Establishment of Prevention and Resource Efficiency Network
Operation of the Local Authority Prevention Network funding
Engagement/Support to SME’s to promote resource efficiency
Ranking of Class A Historic Landfill Sites
Development of Appropriate Assessment Screening template for waste authorisations
Capital projects :
Waste to Energy: Work commenced on site in October 2014 and remains on schedule for completion in October 2017.
PM Group Limited, the civil designer and construction manager have now substantially completed their design and procurement activities for the civil related aspects of the facility. They will continue to manage and monitor all construction activity on site through to commissioning.
Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI), the process systems designer have reported that they
Page 213 are 90% complete in the efforts focused on completing Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, equipment specifications and procurement of equipment. They will continue to manage all process equipment installation and facility commissioning through to the commencement of operations.
A local Information Office was opened in Ringsend Library.
The Community Gain Fund and the Community Gain Liaison Committee were both established in 2015.
Ballymun Boilerhouse Repurpose Project The WISER Life – (Working with industrial spaces to exemplify reuse) secured EU, DECLG and Dublin City Council funding. External Design Team appointed and Tenders issued for works Contractor. Project is on schedule to deliver a 3-D textbook, an interactive experience and learning environment designed to stimulate curiosity in the natural, physical and cultural environment and promote sustainable living for the circular economy.
Implement the Noise Action Initial work on the review of the Noise Maps 2012 on which the Noise Action Plan Plan 2013-2018 and is based, commenced in June 2015 with major recalculation and amendments to prepare plan for 2019- the maps due to commence in 2016 for completion and report to the EU 2024 commission by June 2017.
Reduce energy usage in Public Lighting Services has now begun the implementation of low energy high the provision of public efficiency LED street lighting in Dublin. A Framework is now in place for the supply lighting of LED fittings and at present where the Pole Replacement Program is underway, the existing fittings are being replaced with LED. Work is in progress on putting in place a major program of replacements over the next number of years and identifying the funding possibilities.
Page 214 Goal 6
To manage and promote the City Library Network, the City Arts Office and Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane as hubs of cultural and art collections and learning opportunities
Objective Progress
Develop new Dublin City During 2015 the project to deliver a New City Library at Parnell Square progressed Library at Parnell Square to the completion of Stage 2(a) Sketch Design.
A variety of stakeholders and advisory groups were consulted to further develop the brief for the new complex. Consultation during the year has focused on elements of design requirements such as the user experience, collection and learning spaces, accessibility, retail/catering and music and digital offers.
A number of events took place at Parnell Square including Words on the Street. On-line the Parnell Square Digital storytelling project, ‘Dublin: A Great Place to Start’, was launched on the project website www.parnellsquare.ie .
This project brought together stories of new starts in the city, celebrating the diversity and excitement of Dublin 1, the future home of the new city library
Lead the promotion of The City of Literature delivered a number of programmes and festivals over the Dublin City as a City of course of the year including Dublin: One City One Book Festival which in 2015 Literature celebrated Roddy Doyle’s The Barrytown Trilogy with over 60 events.
Other key events included the Citywide Reading for Children initiative and Words on the Street – European Literature Night which took place around Parnell Square.
The International Dublin Literary Award was won by Jim Crace for his Novel “Harvest”. Research and work on the City of Literature Strategic plan was completed in 2015 for publication in January 2016.
The office continued to work closely with Fáilte Ireland and in January 2015 City of
Words’ became one of the main promotion areas under the Destination Dublin tourism Strategy. The office participated in the UNESCO assessment process of new cities of literature and the Director of the City Of Literature sat on the boards of 4 literary festivals. Dublin poets were showcased in Krakow, Prague and Dunedin as part of the City Of Literature promotion programme.
Implement the Dublin City The implementation of the Arts Plan was ongoing and along with all events in Goal 1 above, the following was all achieved: Arts plan Artists in residence accommodation at 6 and 7 Albert Cottages.
St Patrick’s Lodge for 8 artists and 3 arts organisations.
Incubation space for 8 arts organisations:
Support and advice for artists and arts organisations by holding artists clinics
€530,000 paid out in arts grants & €20,000 in bursaries
€280,000 in programming with artists and arts organisations.
Supported the Young Dublin showcase in partnership with City of Dublin Youth Services Board, AXIS, National Association of Youth Drama, Parnell Square Cultural Quarter, Dublin City Council and San Jose.
Page 215 Supported and progressed the Public Arts Programme through 4 major commissions and the care and maintenance of Dublin City’s public art collection.
The Dublin Ships public art commission in partnership with Dublin Port Company won the prestigious “Business to Arts Award 2015” for best commissioning practice.
11 modern art exhibitions took place in the LAB Gallery and 31 events such as seminars and talks.
900 children took part in the Children’s Art in Libraries project during 2015.
Enhance the profile of the We continued to build awareness through press and online reviews via our website, Dublin City Art Gallery the Twitter and Facebook accounts and via the Dublin City Council ‘s website and Hugh Lane social media pages and DUBNET
We attract participation by all and media exposure via our programmes of exhibitions, education and community, permanent collections re hangs, acquisitions and Sunday Concerts. In 2015, the Hugh Lane Legacy Exhibition attached over 30 articles and reviews from the local and national press
10,000+ pupils and students took tours of the Gallery
2,000 attended our educations classes and events
We joined the Dublin Northside Alliance (DNA), a network for the promotion of tourist attractions on the Northside of Dublin.
We worked with Failte Ireland to promote the Gallery at home and abroad.
We collaborated on the Dublin Gallery Map.
The Sunday Concert programme was regularly oversubscribed attracting in excess of 12,000 visitors for the year
Over 3,000 visitors for Culture Night and Gallery Weekend
Contribute to the Decade A series of 1916 consultation sessions was organised throughout the City Council of Commemorations area as part of the National Ireland 2016 programme. programme, including the 1916 Rising, by bringing A 1916 Community Grants scheme was delivered with over 200 community the City’s diverse memory organisations receiving funding for commemorative events in 2016. collections to citizens A comprehensive programme of 336 events to commemorate 1916 was prepared locally and internationally and launched, and digitised content was uploaded to the website including The Electoral Rolls, a number of publications and exhibitions including Gallipoli.
The Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Department of the Arts, heritage and the Gaeltacht consulted with Comhairle members on the theme ‘Imagining Our Future’, as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme. At the consultations, members gave their views on how they see the future of Ireland and what they want to bring into the next century. They were also asked for their views on how to honour the children who died in 1916.
The views of the Comhairle members were compiled in a report to be presented by them to Ministers and decision-makers at a major children’s event in April 2016. A project will be launched at that event for Dublin City Council to construct a playground in the City Centre area to commemorate the Children who died in 1916.
Page 216 Goal 7
To make Dublin a safe place to live, work, visit and enjoy.
Objective Progress
Collaborate with An Homeless services [in particular the Housing First Service] is an integrated part of Garda Síochána, Health the street assertive engagement initiative which brings together Dublin City Council, Services Executive, other Dublin Region Homeless Executive, the Gardaí, Ana Liffey Drug Project and the agencies and the HSE in terms of a case management approach to known vulnerable persons on the business community in capitals’ streets. co-ordinating and developing measures to Allied to the above, senior management within Dublin City Council’s homeless deal with problems on the services participate on the High Level Group to address street issues chaired by the city streets such as anti Deputy Chief Executive for Community, Culture, Economic and Emergency social behaviour, drug Services activity, aggressive Licensing: begging and noisy busking The Dublin City Council Street Performance Bye-Laws came into effect on 7th April 2015.
The Bye-Laws introduced for the first time in Dublin a permit based system of regulation for all street performers.
The issue of permits was temporarily suspended in October in order to carry out a 6 month review of how the Bye-Laws were operating. By that time 470 permits had been issued. Of these applicants, 250 were also issued with additional permits to use amplification.
2 officers were assigned to monitor and enforce the Bye-Laws.
In addition to normal working hours they also cover Thursday and Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays.
Following the 6-month review certain changes have been suggested and draft revised Bye-Laws will be presented to the elected Members for their consideration in March 2016.
Joint Policing Committee (JPC)
Dublin City Joint Policing Committee: Section 36 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provided for the establishment of Joint Policing Committees (JPCs) in each Local Authority administrative area and as part of the local government structures.
Membership comprises Dublin City Council Reps, Oireachtas Members, and Elected Representatives and Community Reps.
The JPC met on 5 occasions during 2015. Committee tasked with progressing the following 3 high priority issues for the Dublin City 6 year (2015-2021) Strategic Plan:
3 high-priority issues for Dublin City 6-year (2015-2021) Strategic Plan are as follows:
Community Safety / Confidence Building
Antisocial Behaviour – Housing Estates
Street Crime
Page 217 The following action matters form the basis of the annual work plans for the JPC’s:
City JPC:
Drugs Misuse
Street crime /Street issues
Community Courts
Dublin South Central JPC:
Restorative Justice
Estate Management
Parks security / Bye-laws
Dublin South East JPC:
Traffic, cycling
Burglaries / theft
Prison Service
Dublin Central JPC:
Halloween
Licensing / Off-Licences
Victim support
Dublin North Central JPC:
Policing / Crime data
Business night-time economy
Graffiti / Dumping
Dublin North West JPC:
C.C.T.V.
Youth Services
Family Support
The 5 Joint Policing Subcommittees correspond to the 5 Electoral/Operational Areas: South East, South Central, Central, and North Central and North West.
All action matters feed into the 3 high priority issues for the overall Dublin City 6-year plan. Copies of relevant documentation from the Subcommittees are forwarded to each City JPC meetings for information purposes.
An Annual Report summarising all JPC activities is subsequently brought to the City Council meeting.
Dublin City Centre Business Forum: This forum meets every 6 weeks. Membership
Page 218 comprises Dublin City Council Officials, An Garda Síochána and Business Representatives. Agenda items include begging, graffiti, on-street drinking and drug use and associated problems. HSE reps. have attended this forum on occasion when requested to do so.
D12 Local Policing Forum – 4 meetings held and attended
D12 Local Drugs Task Force – 6 meetings held and attended
SWIC Policing Forums – 5 meetings held and attended
Safety Forums – 72 meetings held and attended.
Ballyfermot Drugs Task Force – 10 meetings held and attended
To further refine and Area Housing staff liaise on an ongoing basis with statutory and voluntary groups develop our partnership and resident groups, working together in partnership in supporting safer arrangements with communities particularly in vulnerable sectors. statutory and voluntary agencies and groups in Achieved via the Joint Policing Committee and Dublin City Centre Business Fora supporting safe structures see above. communities and Age Friendly Alliance targeting vulnerable sectors including Age Friendly City Initiative disadvantaged households, the elderly Cold Weather Initiative and others
To provide advice and Provide warnings for forecasted flood events to communities in Dublin City at guidance to enhance the significant flood risk. safety of communities Area Housing Staff work in partnership within the Joint Policing Committees in local areas
Largely achieved via the Joint Policing Committee Structure. A number of the Joint Policing Subcommittees have also established Local Policing Fora / Drugs Taskforces to address community issues at local level.
Fire Blankets – arrangements made to deliver fire blankets in 2016 to residents under the remit of the Crumlin Area Office
Fire Safety Notices – All notices erected in all South Central Area Senior Citizen Complexes
Fire Evacuation Procedures – Distribution of leaflets complete
To implement relevant In 2015 Dublin Fire Brigade processed 1,079 Fire Safety Certificates and 1,389 Fire Safety legislation in Licence applications and carried out 631 inspections premises on a risk based new and existing buildings system to assess compliance under the relevant regulations i.e. nursing homes, to improve fire safety and hotels, schools, pubs, restaurants. fire safety management practices Older Persons accommodation - roll out of Fire Evacuation Plans and fire blankets to each resident
Page 219 To coordinate and Crisis Management Steering Group in place to plan for Major Emergency facilitate Major management and evacuation Emergency Management preparedness and Major Emergency Response Contact List – complete response particularly in Emergency response arrangements – Plan in place relation to disaster planning and adverse Cold Weather Initiative - weather events
To support Civil Defence Crisis Management Steering Group in place to provide support to Civil Defence in in the development and supporting communities in emergencies utilisation of volunteers in supporting communities in Major Emergency Response Contact List – complete emergencies Emergency response arrangements – Plan in place
Page 220 Dublin City: The Place for Business
Dublin is our capital city – an engine and a hub for economic development. Our ambition is to retain and grow infrastructure, develop activities and utilise technologies to the maximum to ensure that our city is at the forefront of business and economic prosperity.
Goal 1
To develop the competitive advantage of Dublin as a capital city within a City Region through integrated planning and collaboration within the Greater Dublin Area.
Objective Progress
Ensure the co-ordination of The Development Plan contains policies and objectives to ensure the co-ordination strategic infrastructure in for strategic infrastructure for the sustainable growth of the city including Luas the city region to provide for cross-city, new DART lines and Eastern Access Road, all in accordance with the future social, physical and NTA’s transport strategy for the Greater Dublin Area up to 2035. economic growth Docklands Infrastructure Group was set up in 2015 to coordinate delivery of infrastructure, including surface water network, within SDZ area.
Parks Dept has set up Tree Strategy Group to develop pilot projects utilising trees as an element of SUDS.
During the process of developing the Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2016 – 2021, a socio-economic profile of the city was produced and within this, a considerable assessment of the city’s hard and soft infrastructural supports and requirements were captured. 2015 saw the Economic Development and Enterprise Office prioritise work with the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and other relevant stakeholders, to facilitate the further improvement of broadband, while an examination was carried out on the roll- out of a new public Wi-Fi initiative for the city.
The role of Dublin Airport and Dublin Port in the City Region is recognised in the Socio Economic Profile of the LECP, and the capturing of key data of passenger numbers and tonnage metrics through the Airport and the Port saw the growth in both indicators throughout 2015.
Update and implement the The Economic Action Plan is largely being provided through LECP (Local Economic Economic Development Community Plan) and the Regional Spatial and Economic Plan. Action Plan for the City Region, incorporating as The Economic Working Group contributed to the development of the Economic necessary a network of Goals, Objectives and Actions to be contained in the LECP 2016 – 2021. economic clusters The Economic Development and Enterprise Office also supported the introduction of the Dublin Economic Monitor which was produced on a quarterly basis in 2015 capturing the economic growth in the Dublin region.
Develop an effective Dublinked and other networks in the region are being developed. Improve Dublin’s alliance across the city Liveability rating international by implementation of the Dublin City Public Realm region’s business, local Strategy government, state agencies and third level sectors to The Economic Development and Enterprise Office worked with the Dublinked team raise Dublin’s International to deliver a programme of events and actions that expanded the data sets available profile and brand, through on the Dublin Dashboard and raised the profile and understanding of the potential Dublinked and other for the development of new products and solutions to city challenges utilising open networks data sets.
Page 221 Dublinked expanded its team, strengthened its governance arrangements and developed a closer working relationship with Smart Cities in 2015 and both teams will work collaboratively to deliver on shared objectives in 2016.
The Economic Development and Enterprise Office also worked with the Dublin.ie team in the final stages of developing the new site which will act as a responsive online platform showcasing Dublin under the three pillars of Living, Learning and Working.
When live, Dublin.ie will sculpt Dublin’s narrative and be used as an important tool in the promotion of Dublin to both national and international audiences. A strong branding for Dublin.ie was developed in 2015 which offers exciting potential to promote the wealth of activity, opportunity and culture in the city.
The work of the Office of the Start Up Commissioner was also supported by the Economic Development and Enterprise Office in 2015. This ensured the profiling and promotion of Dublin as a compelling place for start up and scaling tech companies to establish and grow while attracting investment to allow them to realise their high potential growth.
Assist the new Regional A new Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Eastern and Midland Assembly with the Regional Assembly will be developed to replace the existing Regional Planning preparation of a new Guidelines. Regional Spatial and Economic Plan The process of preparing and adopting the Strategy has not commenced and the official commencement of this process is by Ministerial direction. It is expected that this process will commence after or in tandem with the preparation and adoption of the National Planning Framework, which will be the successor document to the National Spatial Strategy and will be performed by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government. The Regional Assembly will inform the Council’s Head of Enterprise of the process and timelines of preparing and adopting the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies, when this information is available.
Meetings have taken place with officials from the Regional Authority/Assembly in this regard.
Co-operate with adjoining Liaison continues with adjacent Local authorities on a number of fronts. Local Authorities to mitigate against climate change, in The Environment SPC established a sub-committee tasked with preparing a new a co-ordinated manner, Climate Change Strategy for the City. The sub-committee commenced discussions with particular regard to with the other Dublin Local Authorities with a view to developing a regional strategy. energy, settlement The intention is that an overarching strategic plan for the 4 Dublin Councils will be patterns, transport, waste produced and each authority will then compile an action plan based on the management, and green overarching strategy. Work is ongoing. corridors Codema, the Council’s Energy Consultant, prepared the first Spatial Energy Demand Analysis (SEDA) for the City. This is the first City SEDA in the country. This analysis involves the mapping of local energy demand (i.e. household energy, commercial energy) and matching this to the best locally-available resources in order to find the most sustainable solutions for current and future energy consumption trends. This then enables the Council to make strategic decisions on how energy will be provided for in its area and provides it with real opportunities for
energy and CO2 savings in line with EU targets.
To liaise with adjoining Local Authorities and the OPW to mitigate as far as reasonably possible the risks associated with sea level rise and increased rainfall due to climate change in the Dublin region.
Page 222 To liaise with the adjoining Local Authorities, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Local Authorities Water and Communities Office ( LAWCO) and the DECLG to mitigate as far as is reasonably possible the effects of climate change on rivers, coastal zones and the natural environment in the Dublin Region.
Dublin City Council is the lead authority in relation to the implementation of the Eastern Regional Waste Management Plan. It is also the lead authority in relation to regional enforcement of the regulations.
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Goal 2
To develop Dublin’s economic and enterprise potential in order to provide livelihoods to sustain a growing population.
Objective Progress
Prepare a new Local The Economic Development and Enterprise Office worked throughout 2015 to Economic and produce the Local Economic and Community Plan. This work was done in Community Plan, which conjunction with staff from Community Development and with the members of the will help drive the socio- Economic Working Group, the Advisory Group, the Economic Development and economic recovery of Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee and the Local Community Development the City Committee (LCDC).
The first half of 2015 saw the hosting of workshops and a period of public consultation to draw up the 12 high level goals that will guide the plan throughout the 6 years.
While the Dublin City LECP strategy document will operate until 2021, it was decided that due to annual budgetary planning and the requirement to engage in a more detailed way with key stakeholders, that a 1 year action-plan would be drawn up for 2016, allowing the reporting on progress achieved and the creation of a new action-plan for each year of the strategy.
The 2016 Action Plan details a series of measurable actions and objectives designed to deliver on the 12 high level goals. In total, 400 individual actions are to be carried out under the LECP in 2016, with 90 of these specific economic actions.
Having previously been approved by the Dublin City Economic Development and Enterprise SPC and the LCDC, the Dublin City LECP was formally adopted by Dublin City Councillors on the 7th of December 2015.
Facilitate the expansion Public Realm improvements to Grafton Street and environs have progressed. Retail of the retail sector to is extending to College Green (complemented by proposed Plaza) and Nassau ensure the City Centre Street. Dubline project is being progressed. remains the primary retail centre of the Redevelopment of Dublin City Markets is progressing with procurement of design and region, and to support build of the Car Park and Multi Use Games Area (M.U.G.A.) adjacent and in house the development of design detail development for the Market building proper with expertise elements to tourism be procured which have also commenced.
Through the development management process, every support is given to the creation and delivery of additional retail floor space within the City Centre, in particular in or close to the major shopping streets of Grafton and Henry Street, reflected in several planning permissions granted over the past year.
Identify emerging growth Growth areas identified in Poolbeg West, environs of St. James’s Hospital and Cherry areas and produce Orchard, for which LAPs/SDRAs are proposed. further Local Area Plans to bring forward the social and economic growth of the city
Page 224 Produce an updated A new suite of economic policies are indicated in the Plan, including recognition of suite of economic and cruise expansion, health sector and third level education as drivers of the city enterprise development economy. policies in the new City Development Plan The Economic Development and Enterprise Office worked with the Planning 2016-2022 Department in the preparation of the new City Development Plan 2016 – 2022 ensuring that this Plan and the Dublin City Economic and Community Plan were aligned in their economic and enterprise policy and strategy aspirations.
Ensure the successful 17 Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas, 6 Local Area Plans, 1 Strategic development of the key Development Zone and 33 Local Environmental Improvement Plans have been Growth Areas in the City identified in the Draft Plan, which cumulatively when implemented will have a through the transformative effect on the quality of the capital city. implementation of the Development Plan, the Through the development management process, planning permission was granted Local Area Plans for major facilities / blocks at Grangegorman (the Central Quad and the Eastern (LAPs), the Docklands Quad), and for significant mixed use developments in Dublin Docklands including Strategic Development key sites at Bolands Mills, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay and North Wall Quay. Zone (SDZ) and the Flood risk strategies developed to protect the developing areas of the city from Grangegorman SDZ flooding.
Dublin City Council SLA Management Unit is working with Irish Water to ensure delivery of the critical water services infrastructure required to facilitate these developments.
Page 225 Goal 3
To provide for the safe, sustainable and efficient movement of people, and manage the efficient movement of goods and transport in the city, in a sustainable manner.
Objective Progress
Ensure transportation Transportation Planning Section liaised with Planning Department to ensure the planning is adequately required Transportation elements were included in the Draft Development Plan resourced to represent Dublin’s best interests in A major piece of work was undertaken jointly with the NTA which produced the draft forming a central input City Centre study published in June 2015. A major consultation process was into local and national undertaken around this study with 7,779 responses received from the public and development plans interested stakeholders. The Transportation Planning Section also assisted with several part VIII processes for Cycle Schemes and also ensured that there was strong input to the Public Realm Strategy
Ensure national and local Held detailed work shop reviews with An Garda Síochána and Dublin Bus on road safety initiatives are accidents in Dublin City. Successfully brought “live” first Red Light running camera implemented to maintain linked to Garda Fines office for automated enforcement. Dublin as one of the safest cities in Europe for Ensured that all fatal accidents sites are jointly reviewed by Dublin City Council and pedestrians An Garda Síochána.
Place the pedestrian at Dublin City Centre Public Realm Master Plan and the City Centre Transportation the highest level of priority Plan reaffirm the order of priority for movement and outline a number of in transportation planning recommendations and projects which will most benefit the pedestrian and cyclist followed by cycling, public movement in the City core, making Dublin a pedestrian friendly city. The Masterplan transport, goods and introduces the Dublin pedestrian space calculator linking pedestrian space other vehicles allocation to user footfall for the first time. They further promote the importance of space for lingering and seating in the city to ensure accessibility for all
City Centre Study proposed a number of pedestrian areas, reduction in general traffic levels and a move to the active modes. Additional pedestrian crossings were implemented to Mobility Impaired and Disabled (MID) standards.
A large amount of design work is on going for the City Cycle Network with the Royal Canal Scheme brought successfully through the Part VIII process in 2015.
Optimise our investment The ITS systems in Dublin were enhanced by a major upgrade of the SCATS traffic in Intelligent Transport control system which ensured that the very latest software is now installed in Dublin Systems (ITS) to ensure for efficient traffic management. Work continued on enhancements to the major ITS traffic movement is systems such as the Fault Management System and also the transfer of the Real optimised Time Passenger Information system. In addition the innovative work on bus priority was continued with design and implementation of new software for the Bus Priority system.
The Insight EU funded system for incident detection was implemented in the Control centre and a new app was made available to the staff for better incident reporting.
Implement the traffic The Draft City Centre Study is now being finalised and plans are being brought management plan forward for numerous changes in the City Centre. recommendations in the strategic study for Dublin Works are continuing on design of College Green and the North and South Quays City bus priority measures. In addition car park access and signage is being progressed
Page 226 Ensure transportation All designs follow DMURs principles and the sustainable Transport future Policies. planning follows the The City Centre Study referenced both DMURs and Smarter Travel Design Manual for Urban Streets and Roads (DMUR’s) and is in line with the Government Policy ‘Smarter Travel – A Sustainable Transport Future’
Provide the most efficient An additional 36,175 motorists signed up to the Council’s Cashless Parking parking service to citizens payment service, Parking Tag, in 2015 bringing the total membership to 110,000 and users of Dublin’s city motorists with over 3 million cashless transactions in 2015. 52,000 customers and neighbourhood roads availed of the retail parking payment option in 2015 with over 80,000 customers and streets using the debit/credit card payment facility.
15,704 residents parking permits were issued in 2015 with over 386,000 visitors parking permits issued.
Over 25 million parking events took place in Dublin City in 2015. 54,715 (0.2%) of all parking events resulted in enforcement action with 43% of all enforcements for traffic related offences. 5% of enforcements were appealed with only 24% of those, or 721, receiving a full refund. This represents 0.003% of all parking events in 2015.
The procurement process for replacement of old parking meter stock was completed in 2015 with 100 new state of the art machines rolled out in 2015.
Implement the Dublin City Work is proceeding on the S2S cycle way at Clontarf and as well as cycle tracks on recommendations from the Campshires, Part VIII approval has been granted for the Royal Canal, the Greater Dublin Cycle Newcomen Bridge cycle works have been tendered and the Fairview to Amiens network Street cycle scheme is being prepared for Part VIII. Non statutory consultation was undertaken for the Liffey cycle route and an emerging preferred option is being developed.
In addition, designs are being produced for several of the major cycle network schemes as set out in the GDA cycle network.
Pursue appropriate Smart Projects in the SMART cities area have been undertaken with IBM and with City projects with leading Nicandor and several EU projects have been worked on in this area. Presentations international I.T. were given by Dublin City Council staff at a number of European and Irish companies conferences on the works undertaken in this area
Ensure local safety issues Engineering and budgetary resources in the TAG area were an issue in 2015 due to are addressed through exceptional turnover of staff. These issues have now been substantially addressed. the efficient use of the TAG (Traffic Advisory Group) system
Page 227 Glossary of Terms
AXIS Arts & Community Resource Centre in Ballymun
AHB Approved Housing Bodies
ALONE An organisation which helps older people in need
CDYSB City of Dublin Youth Services Board
CER Commission for Energy Regulation
Clearing House Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government, Finance Workstream, Clearing House Steering Group.
Codema City of Dublin Energy Management Agency
CRM Customer Relationship Management
DCC Dublin City Council
DDA Dublin Docklands Authority
DECLG Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government
DFB Dublin Fire Brigade
DLA's Dublin Local Authorities
DMUR Design Manual for Urban Streets and Roads
DNA Dublin Northside Alliance
DRHE Dublin Regional Homeless Executive
EMR Eastern-Midlands Region
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FOLD Provides accommodation for older people
GDA Greater Dublin Area
HAIL Housing Association for Integrated Living
HAP Housing Assistance Payment
HSE Health Services Executive
HZI Hitachi Zosen Inova
IMPEL European Union network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law
ITS Intelligent Transport Systems
JPC Joint Policing Committee
LA Local Authority
LAP Local Area Plan
LAWCO Local Authorities Water and Communities Office
Page 228 LCDC Local Community Development Committee
LCI Living City Initiative
LECP Local Economic and Community Plan
LEIP Local Environmental Improvement Plans
MARP Mortgage Resolution Process
MID Mobility Impaired and Disabled
MUGA Multi Use Games Area
NAMA National Asset Management Agency
NGO Non-governmental organization
NTA National Transport Authority
NTFSO National Transfrontier Shipment Office
NYF New Year’s Eve Festival
OPW Office of Public Works
PPN Public Participation Network
QBC Quality Bus Corridor
S2S Sutton to Sandycove
SCATS Sydney Co-ordinated Adaptive Traffic System -Dublin City Council's traffic management system
SDRA Strategic Development and Regeneration Area
SDZ Strategic Development Zone
SEDA Spatial Energy Demand Analysis
SICAP Social Inclusion Activation Programme
SJH St. James's Hospital
SLA Service Level Agreement
SME’s Small & Medium Enterprises
SPC Strategic Policy Committee
SUDS Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems
TAG Traffic Advisory Group
TAMS Transportation Asset Management System
UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
WERLA Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities
WISER Working with Industrial Spaces to Exemplify Reuse
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Page 230 To the Lord Mayor and Report No.129/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Administrative Officer
Establishment of Dublin Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum
1. Decisions Required
The following decisions are being sought:
(i) That the Council notes this report.
(ii) That the Council adopts the following resolution:
‘Dublin City Council hereby establishes a Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum as provided for in the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Act 2015.’
(iii) That the Council appoints four Elected Members to serve on the Forum. It is recommended that two members from the South East Area Committee and two members from the Central Area Committees be appointed to the Forum.
(iv) That the Elected Members nominated by the Council to be appointed to the Forum will be convened by the Chief Executive or his nominee to be consulted in relation to various issues related to the selection of persons for appointment to the Forum as and when required.
2. Background
The Dublin Docklands Development Authority was dissolved on 1 March 2016 by Ministerial Order in accordance with the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Act 2015.
The Act provides for the establishment, by resolution of the Council, of a Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum which will be independent in the performance of its functions.
3. Functions of the Forum
The role of the Forum, as set out in the Act, is to consider and advise the Council and the strategic policy committees of the Council in relation to the formulation, development, monitoring and review of the Council’s policy relating to the performance of the functions of the Council insofar as they relate to the Dublin Docklands Area and in particular in relation to the following:
Page 231 a) enterprise and employment; b) education; c) housing; d) planning; e) the environment, including the natural and built environment, and the amenities of the area and; f) the interaction of communities
The Act also provides that the Forum may consider and advise the Council and the strategic policy committees of the Council in relation to:
(a) initiatives of communities in the Dublin Docklands Area which in the opinion of the Forum will benefit such communities, including initiatives in relation to the provision of amenity, recreational, cultural or heritage facilities, the protection or enhancement of the environment and programmes to promote social inclusion and community development and
(b) communications of the Council to the public in relation to the performance of the functions of the Council insofar as they relate to the Dublin Docklands Area.
Finally, the Forum may, and if requested by the Council shall, consider and advise the Council and the strategic policy committees of the Council in relation to any of its functions.
4. Membership of the Forum
The Act provides that the Forum shall consist of a Chairperson and 21 ordinary members, all of whom will be appointed by the Minister, and nominated as follows:
a) a Chairperson to be nominated by the Chief Executive Dublin City Council, following consultation with the Council,
b) the Chief Executive of Dublin City Council or his nominee,
c) 4 Elected Members of the City Council nominated by the City Council from electoral areas included in the Dublin Docklands area,
d) 5 members from among persons selected by not less than 5 prescribed* organisations which, in the opinion of the Minister, are concerned with or representative of persons engaged in community development in the Docklands Area, engaged in the promotion of the social, economic or general interest of communities in the Dublin Docklands area or represent the general interest of the residents in the Dublin Docklands Area,
e) 5 members from among persons selected by not less than 5 prescribed* organisations which in the opinion of the Minister, are representative of persons engaged in the promotion or carrying out of economic activity (including employment) in the Dublin docklands Area,
f) 1 member from among persons selected by a prescribed* organisation (or organisations) which, in the opinion of the Minister, is representative of persons engaged in the promotion or carrying out of educational activities in the Dublin Docklands Area and
Page 232 g) 5 members from among persons selected by not less than 5 prescribed* public authorities which, in the opinion of the Minister, are concerned with or whose functions relate to, any of the functions of the Forum insofar as these matter relate to the Dublin Docklands Area.
*Under the Act it is a matter for the Minister, having consulted with the Council, to prescribe the various organisations and public authorities.
5. The Selection Process
The following approach to the selection of Forum members has been agreed with the Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government:
(i) The City Council will proceed to nominate 4 Elected Members of the Council for appointment by the Minister to the Forum.
(ii) The Chief Executive will either nominate himself or an alternative officer of the Council to be appointed by the Minister to the Forum.
(iii) The Council will advertise seeking expressions of interest from community and business organisations with a remit in the Docklands in the various categories who wish to be considered for the purpose of being prescribed under Section 39(4) of the Act in order to be eligible to be represented on the Forum.
(iv) The Council will assess the expressions of interest and send a list of community and business organisations, which are deemed to meet the criteria, to the Minister with a recommendation that they be prescribed.
(v) The Council will submit a list of education organisations and public authorities with a remit in the Docklands area to the Minister with a recommendation that they be prescribed.
(vi) The Minister will prescribe community, business and education organisations as well as public authorities.
(vii) The City Council will write to all prescribed organisations and authorities and ask them to nominate suitably qualified persons for appointment to the Forum.
(viii) The City Council will present the Minister with a list of nominees under the various categories for consideration for appointment to the Forum.
(ix) The Minister will appoint nominees of the various prescribed organisations to the Forum.
(x) The Chief Executive, having consulted with the Council, will write to the Minister nominating a person to be appointed as Chairperson of the Forum.
There is a requirement on the Minister and the Chief Executive to consult with the Council in relation to various matters related to the selection of persons for appointment to the Forum. Subject to the agreement of the Council I am proposing that the Elected Members nominated by the Council to be appointed to the Forum will be convened and consulted with in relation to these issues as and when required by the Chief Executive or his nominee.
Page 233 6. Recommendation
It is recommended that the Council proceed as follows:
(1) That the Council notes this report,
(ii) That the Council adopts the following resolution.
‘Dublin City Council hereby establishes a Docklands Oversight and Consultative Forum as provided for in the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (Dissolution) Act 2015.’
(iii) That the Council appoints four Elected Members to serve on the Forum. It is recommended that two members from the South East Area Committee and the Central Area Committees be appointed to the Forum.
(iv) That the Elected Members nominated by the Council to be appointed to the Forum will be convened by the Chief Executive or his nominee to be consulted in relation to various issues related to the selection of persons for appointment to the Forum, as and when required.
Darach O’Connor Administrative Officer Dublin Docklands Dublin City Council 29th April 2016
Page 234 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 125/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Assistant Chief Executive
Grants towards the running costs of private swimming pools for year 2016
An application has been received for financial assistance towards the running costs of the private swimming pool listed below, for 2016. The Pool Administrator has submitted accounts showing its operating costs. Swimming facilities for schools, clubs, groups and the general public are provided in the catchment area.
Applicant Swimming Pool Grant Recommended
Trinity Sports & Leisure Club Trinity Swimming Pool €30,000 Donaghmede, Dublin 5.
Having considered the application at its March meeting, the North Central Area Committee agreed to recommend that the City Council provide a grant, as detailed above, towards the running costs of the pool for 2016.
There is provision in the estimates to meet this expenditure.
Brendan Kenny Assistant Chief Executive 27th April 2016
Page 235 Page 236 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 132/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Assistant Chief Executive
Grants towards the running costs of private swimming pool, for year 2016
An application has been received for financial assistance towards the running costs of the private swimming pool listed below, for 2016. The Pool Administrator has submitted accounts showing operating costs. Swimming facilities for schools, clubs, groups and the general public are provided in the catchment area.
Applicant Swimming Pool Grant Recommended
Marian College, Marian College €30,000 Lansdowne Road, Swimming Pool Dublin 4.
Having considered the application at its April meeting, the South East Area Committee agreed to recommend that the City Council provide a grant, as detailed above, towards the running costs of the pool for 2016.
There is provision in the estimates to meet this expenditure.
Brendan Kenny Assistant Chief Executive 27th April 2016
Page 237 Page 238 The Lord Mayor and Report No. 147/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Assistant Chief Executive
Active Land Management
Introduction
There are 10,000 hectares (24,700 acres) of land within the boundary of Dublin City Council. For the most part this land is in active use for a variety of purposes, residential, commercial and recreational. However, some of this land is under-utilised, vacant or derelict. To date the Planning and Property Development Department have addressed the challenges arising from vacancy and underutilisation of derelict sites, through a variety of measures i.e. Derelict Sites, Property Management and Planning & Development Regulations. Property Management, Disposals and Acquisitions are part of the core business of the department and in 2015, 103 disposals took place while 5 compulsory purchase orders (CPO’s) are actively being managed, while a further 4 CPO’s are planned for 2016 and approximately 20 sites are in the process of being disposed of or their disposal will take place this year.
However, there is a need for the department to carry out its functions in a more co-ordinated manner and become more pro-active in targeting underutilised, vacant and derelict lands and buildings and to this end an Active Land Management Unit has been established. The unit which will be headed up by the Executive Manager of the Planning and Property Development Department will consist of a multidisciplinary team drawing from the existing established expertise of a number of different units within the department; Property Management, Derelict Sites, Valuers, Development Management, Conservation and Architecture. An Inter – Departmental Group chaired by the Chief Executive, which includes the Assistant Chief Executives, City Planner, City Architect and the Chief Valuer, will oversee the work of the unit.
This change in direction for the City Council, has in part been influenced by the advent of the Vacant Land levy legislation and the statutory requirements that will be imposed on the Council under this legislation.
Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015
The Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 makes provision for a vacant sites levy in areas in which housing is required and in areas in need of renewal.
We are awaiting guidelines from the department but each Planning Authority is to establish and maintain a vacant sites register from 01st January 2017 and owners are to be notified before 01st June 2018 that their site is on the register and the levy is payable in arrears.
The Act outlines the procedure for sites on the register, appropriate notices, market value, appeals, the amount of the levy etc.
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‘’regeneration land’’ means land identified by a planning authority in its development plan or local area plan, after the coming into operation of section 28, in accordance with section 10(2)(h) of the Act of 2000 with the objective of development and renewal of areas in need of regeneration, and includes any structures on such land;
‘’residential land’’ means land included by a planning authority in its development plan or local area plan in accordance with section 10(2)(a) of the Act of 2000 with the objective of zoning for use solely or primarily for residential purposes, and includes any structures on such land.
Vacant site
(1) In this Part, a site is a vacant site if – (a) In the case of a site consisting of residential land – (i) The site is situated in an area in which there is a need for housing, (ii) The site is suitable for the provision of housing, and (iii) The site, or the majority of the site, is vacant or idle,
and
(b) In the case of a site consisting of regeneration land – (i) The site, or the majority of the site, is vacant or idle, and (ii) The site being vacant or idle has adverse effects on existing amenities or reduces the amenity provided by existing public infrastructure and facilities (within the meaning of section 48 of the Act of 2000) in the area in which the site is situated or has adverse effects on the character of the area.
(2) In this section – ‘’site’’ means any area of land exceeding 0.05 hectares identified by a planning authority in its functional area but does not include any structure that is a person’s home; ‘’home’’, in relation to a person, means a dwelling in which the person ordinarily resides (notwithstanding any periods during which the dwelling is vacant) and includes any garden or portion of ground attached to and usually occupied with the dwelling or otherwise required for the amenity or convenience of the dwelling.
Steps to be taken for implementation of levy
The draft Development Plan includes a new section which identifies the areas where the vacant land levy will apply.
The following is a short summary of the initial main steps that need to be taken for the purposes of applying the levy:
(a) discussion and decision by Councils on the application of the levy provisions in their functional areas; (b) inclusion of objective in development plan or local area plan (by way of new plan or variation of existing plan) for the development and renewal of identified areas in need of regeneration or residential development; (c) incorporation of designated areas in which the levy can be applied in the development plan or local area plan; (d) identification of individual vacant sites in designated areas which in the planning authority’s opinion were vacant during the previous year; (e) establishment and maintenance of a register of vacant sites (entitled the vacant sites register) in the identified areas from 1 January 2017;
Page 240 (f) before 1 June 2018, issuing notices to the owners of vacant sites included in their vacant sites register indicating that such site owners shall be charged levy in respect of 2018 in January 2019; (g) with effect from 1 January 2019 and every year thereafter, charging in respect of the previous year a levy on each owner of a vacant site included in the vacant site register.
Vacant Land Study
An audit of vacant land was commenced by the City Council in autumn 2013 and its findings were published in a report dated February 2015 which defined vacant land and buildings as follows: a. Vacant Land – a cleared site with no physical evidence of any structures. b. Vacant Land and building(s) – a vacant site which could not be identified on its own without including associated secondary building(s) which area vacant and appear to be dilapidated and therefore unlikely to be capable of occupation. c. Vacant Building – a site comprising almost entirely of a vacant dilapidated building.
Principle Findings
The survey database currently contains 282 records of vacant lands in the inner city. These 282 sites occupy 61 hectares – approximately 4% of the zoned land area of Dublin’s Inner City. This is similar to vacancy and dereliction levels recorded in other cities such as Glasgow (4%) and Greater Manchester (5%), although it should be noted that definitions of vacancy vary, making direct comparison difficult.
Category Description No. of sites Area hectares identified in survey Vacant Land Site is clear of 151 33.01 structures and has no evidence of a permanent use Vacant Land and Classification used if 91 26.38 Buildings plot of vacant land cannot be identified on its own without including some associated dilapidated vacant building(s) Vacant Building Site comprising of a 40 1.7 building in such a state of disrepair that it is unlikely to be capable of use Total 282 61.13
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An initial assessment of the identified sites has indicated that 143 of the 282 are greater than 0.05 Ha and are potentially subject to the Vacant Land levy. It is an objective that these sites will be surveyed and mapped in the next two months and will identify how many of these sites are still vacant.
This vacant land audit will form the initial basis for the surveys which are required to implement the vacant land levy and will then be extended to the rest of the city.
Dereliction
There are many challenges facing the City Council in its endeavors to prevent and eradicate dereliction in the City. The Derelict Sites Section is currently dealing with approximately 450 live files. Dealing with dereliction though is not straightforward. Dereliction occurs through the neglect of a property and arises in the majority of cases where there are title difficulties, probate issues, owners with personal difficulties, companies in liquidation and unfinished developments. The economic collapse has exacerbated the situation leaving in its wake unfinished developments, derelict sites and protected structures which are in need of either clean-up, maintenance or both. The number of stakeholders who find themselves potentially affected by the application of the Derelict Sites Act 1990 has expanded beyond developers/owners of a derelict site to include financial institutions, NAMA, receivers and liquidators.
These are signs that the economic recovery may be having a beneficial impact on the derelict sites front. Twenty sites were removed from the Derelict Sites Register during 2015, six of which have been on the register since 2010/2011, and included development sites. This compares to thirteen sites in 2014 and five sites in 2013.
What is a Derelict Site?
The public’s view on what constitutes a derelict site can be very varied and not always in accordance with the legislative definition.
The definition of a ‘derelict site’ as set out in the Derelict Sites Act 1990 (the 1990 Act) is:
Page 242 ‘’any land which detracts, or is likely to detract, to a material degree from the amenity, character or appearance of land in the neighborhood of the land in question because of: (a) The existence on the land in question of structures which are in a ruinous, derelict or dangerous condition, of (b) The neglected, unsightly or objectionable condition of the land or any structures on the land in question, or (c) The presence, deposit or collection on the land in question of any litter, rubbish, debris or waste, except where the presence, deposit or collection of such litter, rubbish, debris or waste results from the exercise of a right conferred by statute or common law.’’
Enforcement Powers
The 1990 Act provides a range of enforcement mechanisms to local authorities to tackle derelict sites. The major powers contained in the act are the following:
1. Informal action (S.10) 2. Notice of Intention to enter on the Derelict Sites Register (S.8(2)) 3. Entry on the Derelict Sites Register (S.8(2)) with resultant imposition of a levy equating to 3% of market value of the derelict site. Unpaid levies attract interest of 1.25% per month. 4. Service of a Notice requiring specified works to be carried out (S.11). 5. Compulsory acquisition of a Derelict Site (S.14 & S.17)
The Derelict Sites Section adopts a two-pronged approach to dealing with complaints. In the first instance the reputed owner is advised of his/her obligations under the 1990 Act, and requested to carry out the required improvement works. This approach is quite successful, resulting in the vast majority of sites being remedied. When this approach does not yield the desired results the formal procedures under the Derelict Sites Act are invoked. The section carried out 744 inspections in 2015 which culminated in 245 warning letters to property owners. As a result of the persistent endeavors of the section through correspondence and phone calls to owners, further action was required in the case of 33 sites only. Despite all endeavors of the section 21 sites eventually ended up being placed on the Derelict Sites Register in 2015. At the same time twenty sites were removed from the Derelict Sites Register, having been rendered non-derelict. Currently there are 54 sites on the Register.
The fact that a site is on the Derelict Sites Register does not mean an end to the problem. Sites can, and do, remain on the Derelict Sites Register for quite some time despite the imposition of a levy and interest. €509,000 was collected in levies between 2013 and 2015 and there is €1,817,521 outstanding in levies. Where a levy remains unpaid a charge is placed on the land. It should be remembered that the primary purpose of the derelict sites levy is to eradicate dereliction and not to create additional revenues for local authorities.
While a local authority has the power to acquire compulsorily any derelict site, the acquisition by agreement is always favored, but when this is not practicable or possible (for a variety of reasons such as, refusal to sell, unknown ownership of land or impossibility of agreement as to price) then the use of compulsory purchase is available but should only be used as a last resort. Because the acquisition of private land raises many sensitive issues and requires careful consideration and justification, there are strict statutory procedures governing the exercise of compulsory purchase powers.
If a local authority intends to compulsorily acquire a derelict site, it must first serve a notice of its intention to do so on every owner, lessee and occupier (except a tenant who has been in situ for one month or less). If an objection is submitted a local authority is not entitled to proceed to compulsorily acquire a derelict site unless it secures the consent of an Bord Pleanála (the Board), which is not always guaranteed. The Board may grant or refuse consent to the compulsory acquisition of all, or part of, the derelict site in question.
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The aggregate valuation of the 54 sites on the Derelict Sites Register is €15m approx. A cost benefit analysis (CBA) will be carried out on sites on the register to establish potential sites for compulsory purchase.
Living City Initiative
The Living City Initiative is a scheme of property based tax incentives designed to regenerate certain types of residential and commercial property in a defined Special Regeneration Area (‘SRA’) of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Kilkenny. The Living City Initiative location maps for Dublin City can be found on the Dublin City Council website. The tax relief applies to both residential and commercial refurbishment and conversion work that is carried out during the qualifying period only. It does not apply to new build.
‘’The aim of The Living City Initiative is to being life back into the heart of these cities by offering tax relief for qualifying expenditure incurred on the refurbishment or conversion of certain building where conditions are met. This is a targeted initiative at areas which are most in need of attention’’.
To date there has been limited take up of the incentive. However, as result of a recent workshop held by the City Council a number of initiatives are now being proposed that will be implemented through the Active Land Management Unit. These initiatives will involve the publication of architectural templates for Georgian buildings for their re-adaptation, re-use and reconfiguration for residential purposes or mixed residential/ commercial use. The establishment of a one-stop-shop to advice owners, occupiers and investors of existing properties in the city on compliance with fire regulations, conservation requirements and building control regulations.
Housing Task Force
Page 244 In May 2014, the Government published Construction 2020 – A Strategy for a Renewed Construction Sector. This strategy sets out Government policy to increase the capacity of the Sector to create and sustain jobs and to grow the sector to a sustainable level consistent with the demands of a modern economy.
Action 2 of the Strategy commits to the establishment of a Housing Supply Coordination Taskforce for Dublin with an immediate focus on addressing supply-related issues. It will work closely with industry and other parties, including those responsible for key infrastructure such as schools, to identify and address any obstacles to viable and appropriate development.
In the context of measuring short term viable supply, the four Dublin local authorities and NAMA reviewed all planning applications for 20 units or more and categorised them as follows:
Tier 1 sites: This relates to sites where planning permission has been granted and the permission can be implemented immediately. Tier 1 sites include developments that have commenced and are currently under construction, and in some cases may include developments which contain completed units.
Tier 2(a) Sites where a planning application has been lodged with a planning authority, and a final decision on that application is pending, are recorded as Tier 2(a) sites.
Tier 2(b) This relates to lands which are zoned and where there is an appropriate planning policy in place or being put in place, and that there is no insurmountable infrastructure constraint which cannot be resolved. However, it should be noted that Tier 2(b) sites do not infer any presumption as to the likelihood or otherwise of a grant of permission for any particular development.
Please find set out below the statistics for Dublin City Council for Quarter 4 2015 under these headings:
Breakdown of Tier Totals Tier 1 Totals Tier 1 Tier 1 Tier 2(a) Tier Totals (Units Permitted but Units under 2(b) not commenced) Construction Houses Apartment Houses Apartments Houses Apartments Houses Apartm Units s ents DCC 1637 3678 1254 3313 383 365 671 1428 8789 16,203 Tier 1 Total 5317 ------
It will be a priority of the Active Land Management Unit to monitor Tier 1 Planning Permission Sites.
Housing Land Initiative
This initiative which is in addition to the Social Housing Programme, (which targets the completion of 5357 social housing units by 2017) is an attempt by the council to use its strategic land bank as leverage to ensure housing supply both public and private. The Council is actively working on sites at Oscar Traynor Road, O’Devaney Gardens and St. Michaels Estate which combined have the potential to deliver over 1,300 units. The Active Land Management is involved in a multidisciplinary team which is being established to seek the redevelopment of these sites.
Page 245 Dublin City Council & DAHG Built Heritage Investment Scheme
A total of 55 applications were received by the Conservation Unit in December last for funding in 2016 under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (DAHG) http://www.dublincity.ie/main-menu-services-planning- heritage-and-conservation-heritage/built-heritage-investment-scheme-2016
53 projects were approved for funding totalling €298,000 by the Built Heritage Unit in the DAHG, many of which are either on the Building-at-Risk Register (these are buildings on the Record of Protected Structures which are deemed to be endangered) or would be suitable candidates for entry on review of the Register.
The implementation of the scheme and in particular targeting a uniformed portion of the overall plans for buildings that are on the buildings-at-risk register, is considered to be a significant contributor to preventing further endangerment and bringing about revitalisation and conservation of our built heritage.
The Active Land Management Unit will take overall responsibility for coordinating its work, particularly in relation to those buildings that are deemed to be on the Record of Protected Structures which are experiencing significant endangerment.
Objectives and Recommendations:
It is recommended that the City Council apply and make use of the vacant land levy provisions in its functional area.
The Active Land Management Unit will survey and identify individual vacant sites , commencing with a survey of inner city sites.
The Unit will establish and maintain a register of vacant sites and implement the processes and procedures as outlined in the Act (Awaiting guidelines from the Department)
The Unit will carry out a cost benefit analysis on sites on the derelict sites register to establish potential sites for compulsory purchase.
The Unit will develop a new standard for fencing / hoardings around DCC undeveloped sites.
The Unit will establish a one- stop shop to assist applicants under the Living City Initiative.
The Unit will monitor Tier 1 sites which have been granted planning permission and whose permission can be implemented immediately.
The Unit will be involved as part of a team to develop the sites under the Housing Land Initiative.
The Unit will co-ordinate the City Council’s work in relation to those buildings on the record of Protected Structures.
Jim Keogan Assistant Chief Executive 29th April 2016
Page 246 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 148/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee
Report on the Dublin Waste to Energy Project
In line with Capita W2E Review Recommendations the Environment SPC has requested that I write to the City Council to provide an update on the W2E project from the SPC’s perspective.
I intend to do so on an “exceptions” basis i.e. by highlighting specific issues for the attention of the wider Council; this is likely to be done on a periodic basis as required.
Issue 1 – SPC Membership representation on the Project Board and the Project Executive Board
Members expressed their desire early on to have SPC Membership representation on the PB and the PEB.
DCC officials outlined that oversight of the project was an Executive function and that SPC Member representation was not appropriate.
Issue 2 – The value of the Community Gain Fund and the Liaison Committee
SPC Members and DCC officials have not been able to agree on the methodology by which the value of the Community Gain Fund should be calculated; one SPC Member provided a detailed analysis and supporting papers in this regard which has been endorsed by the SPC and is attached in Appendix 1.
As a result I wrote to An Bord Pleanala seeking a determination on Condition 3 of the Planning Permission and that letter and An Bord’s response is also enclosed in Appendix 1.
In summary An Bord Pleanala deem the matter to be one for the relevant planning authority i.e. Dublin City Council. The matter has also been referred to the Finance SPC for consideration.
Some Members are of the view that the SPC should have oversight of the Community Gain Liaison Committee or greater interaction with it.
Issue 3 – location of the Local Office
Members were of the view that the proposed office location was too far away from the communities that would take an interest in the project.
DCC officials agreed to examine the feasibility of having the local office moved to Ringsend Library and this was subsequently completed.
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Issue 4 – Dust & Air Quality Monitoring
SPC Members are of the view that there should be a permanent dust/air quality monitoring campaign in the Poolbeg Peninsula with additional permanent monitoring machines installed in the Eastern end of the City; suggested 3 additional – Clontarf, Poolbeg, Merrion.
Agreement is also needed on which methodology/set of standards should be applied in this regard e.g. World Health Organisation appears to have more stringent standards than the EPA.
Councillor Naoise Ó’Muirí Chairperson Environment Strategic Policy Committee 27th April 2016
Page 248 Appendix 1
The Secretary An Bord Pleanála 64 Marlborough Street Dublin 1
01 October 2015
RE: Planning Permission reference PL.29S.EF2022, Waste to Energy facility at Pigeon House Road, Poolbeg Peninsula, Dublin 4
A chara,
At a meeting of Dublin City Council’s Environment Strategic Policy Committee (SPC), held on the 23 September, it was agreed that I, as Chair of this committee, would write to An Bord Pleanála requesting clarity on the following matter.
Planning Permission was granted for a Waste to Energy Facility by An Bord Pleanála, reference no. PL29S.EF2022, in November 2007, with the following condition which relates to the establishment of a Community Gain Fund:
“Condition 3: A community gain fund shall be established to support facilities and services which would be of benefit to the community in the general catchment area. This fund shall include a once-off capital contribution equivalent to 3% of the capital cost of the facility and an annual contribution per tonne of waste accepted for thermal treatment at the plant. The annual contribution shall be €1 per tonne in the first year following commissioning of the plant and thereafter shall be updated in accordance with the consumer price index. Details of the management and operation of the community gain fund, which shall be lodged in a special community fund account, shall be agreed between Dublin City Council and the community liaison committee referred to in condition number 2 above.
Reason: It is considered reasonable that the operators of the facility should contribute towards the cost of environmental, recreational or community facilities which will be of benefit to the community in the area.”
Dublin City Council officials had included the concept of a community gain fund in the EIS accompanying the application and Appendix 13.2( page 2 ) which stated the following:
“Proposed Scale of the Community Gain Fund: Dublin City Council is proposing that the fund should comprise a once-off capital contribution of 3% of the capital cost of the facility and an annual revenue contribution of 0.5% of the amount of revenue generated by gate fees at the facility during its lifetime, subject to maximum annual contribution of €500,000. Based on the estimated construction cost of €266m, the capital contribution will be of the order of €8m. Based on a throughput of 600,000 tonnes per annum, the annual revenue contribution will be of the order of €265,000.”
Page 249 A difference of opinion has emerged between some Members of the SPC and Dublin City Council Management in relation to the determination of the exact total of the once-off capital contribution to the Community Gain Fund.
Dublin City Council Management has advised the SPC that the amount of the once- off capital contribution shall be €10.38 million based on construction costs of €346 million. DCC Management has also advised that the overall project cost is now estimated to be €500 million and that the overall project cost at the time of the planning application was estimated at €350 million.
Some Members of the SPC are of the view that the once off-capital contribution should be calculated by reference to the estimated €500 million overall project cost, which includes construction costs, funding costs, consultancy etc. Those Members are also of the view that at the time of the application the capital cost of the facility was the estimated construction cost as there was no cost of capital, given the development was being funded by balance sheet finance.
Some Members are of the view that there is a lack of specific guidance on a calculation methodology for the above in both the Inspector’s report and in the Grant of planning permission; DCC Management assert that the methodology is contained in the EIS as submitted.
The SPC and DCC Management have been unable to reach agreement on this matter.
I am therefore seeking the Bord’s advice as to the correct interpretation for determining compliance with the terms of this condition of the planning permission.
Yours sincerely,
Naoise Ó MuirÍ Cathaoirleach Environment Strategic Policy Committee – Dublin City Council
Page 250 Page 251 Page 252 Community Gain Fund – Background Paper This document collects all the references in the planning documents to the 3% contribution to the community gain fund:
1 From the EIS – 2 references – A and B 2 From Mr Coll’s brief of evidence to the oral hearing - C 3 From Mr Coll’s presentation slides to the oral hearing - D 4 From the inspectors report – 2 references – E and F 5 From the inspectors summary of the oral hearing – 2 references – G and H 6 From Condition 3 imposed by An Bord Pleanála - I
In all nine cases the amount is stated to be 3% of the capital cost of the facility.
EIS – Appendix 13.2
WASTE TO ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT COMMUNITY GAIN PROPOSALS
Page 2 Proposed Scale of the Community Gain Fund Dublin City Council is proposing that the fund should comprise a once-off A capital contribution of 3% of the capital cost of the facility
Page 6 Summary of Proposal The following is a summary of the proposal regarding a Community Gain Fund: 1. A Community Gain Fund would be established comprising: (a) a once off capital contribution of 3% of the capital cost of the B facility, which is estimated at €8m
Mr Coll - Brief of Evidence Dublin City Council Dublin Waste to Energy Project – Community Gain A once off capital contribution equivalent to 3% of the capital C cost of the facility. This contribution is estimated at €8m
Mr Coll - Presentation Slides Community Gain Fund Proposal • A once off capital contribution equivalent to 3% of the capital cost D of the facility. This contribution is estimated at€8m
Joe McCarthy 24th June 2015 Page 1 Page 253 An Bord Pleanála – Inspectors Report In the current case, I consider that in general the extent of the fund being proposed by the Local Authority is reasonable, i.e. a capital contribution E equivalent to 3% of the capital cost of the facility and an annual revenue contribution equivalent to 0.5% of the revenue generated by gate fees, subject to an annual ceiling of €500,000.
PL29S.CH2061/ An Bord Pleanála Page 142 of 165 PL29S.EF2022
4 A Community Gain Fund shall be established to support facilities and services which would be of benefit to the community in the general catchment area. This fund shall include a once-off capital contribution equivalent to 3% of the F capital cost of the facility and an annual contribution per tonne of waste accepted for thermal treatment at the plant.
PL29S.CH2061/ An Bord Pleanála Page 159 of 165 PL29S.EF2022
An Bord Pleanála – Inspectors Report – Oral Hearing
APPENDIX NO. 1 REPORT ON ORAL HEARING
Mr. Coll stated that the community gain fund would include a once off capital G contribution equivalent to 3% of the capital cost of the facility. This contribution is estimated at €8 million
PL29S.CH2061/ An Bord Pleanála Page 2 of 7 PL29S.EF2022 Prior to their closing submission, in response to a question from the Inspector as to whether the lump sum for the community fund would be based on the actual capital cost and a percentage of this, or if it would be €8 million as stated, Mr. Twomey, on behalf of Dublin City Council stated that it was approximately 3% of the capital cost of the project as outlined in Mr. Coll’s brief of evidence. It was not €8 million, irrespective of the capital cost of the project. It was approximately 3% of the capital cost, whatever the capital cost H of the project would be. Mr. Twomey stated that there was no decision made in regard to when the initial payment would be made. PL29S.CH2061/ An Bord Pleanála Page 2 of 7 PL29S.EF2022
Joe McCarthy 24th June 2015 Page 2 Page 254 An Bord Pleanála – Decision – Condition 3
An Bord Pleanála PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS 2000 TO 2006 Dublin City Council DECISION
3. A community gain fund shall be established to support facilities and services which would be of benefit to the community in the general catchment area. This fund shall include a once-off capital contribution equivalent to 3% of the capital cost of the facility and an annual contribution per tonne of waste accepted for thermal treatment at the plant. The annual contribution shall be €1 per tonne in the first year following I commissioning of the plant and thereafter shall be updated in accordance with the consumer price index. Details of the management and operation of the community gain fund, which shall be lodged in a special community fund account, shall be agreed between Dublin City Council and the community liaison committee referred to in condition number 2 above. 29S.EF2022 An Bord Pleanála Page 3 of 7
Joe McCarthy 24th June 2015 Page 3 Page 255 Capital Cost Construction cost is stated to be € 346 million Total investment cost is stated to be approx € 500 million.
Financing and interest costs arise from three tranches of borrowing:
The amounts and interest rates applicable to these loans are:
1. Dublin Convertible Preferred €75 million anticipated funding in 2015 a fixed rate of 13.50% per annum
2. Dublin Junior Term Loan €50 million anticipated funding in 2015 / 2016 a fixed rate of 5.23% during the first six months of the loan, and thereafter at fixed rates from 9.23% to 9.73%
3. Dublin Senior Term Loan €250 million anticipated in 2016 / 2017 Euro Interbank Offered Rate ("EURIBOR") plus an applicable margin, which will range from 4.00% to 4.50%
Capital Cost – Covanta Treatment – SEC 10-Q
Financing Costs and Capitalized Interest Financing costs related to the Dublin project financing totaled $3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Interest expense paid on the Dublin project financing and costs amortized to interest expense will be capitalized during the construction phase of the project.
Dublin Waste-to-Energy Facility The total investment in the Dublin Waste-to-Energy Facility is expected to be approximately €500 million, funded by a combination of third party non-recourse project financing (€375 million) and the contribution of project equity by Covanta Energy (approximately €125 million net investment through commencement of operations, including previously invested amounts towards project development and pre-construction works, which total approximately €30 million). We expect to fund the majority of our additional project equity in 2015. Following the utilization of Covanta’s initial equity investment for project costs (approximately €125 million), the Dublin project company will utilize committed funding from the Dublin Convertible Preferred (€75 million, anticipated funding in 2015), the Dublin Junior Term Loan (€50 million, anticipated funding in 2015 / 2016), and finally the Dublin Senior Term Loan (€250 million, anticipated in 2016 / 2017).
We plan to fund the majority of our equity investment with existing offshore cash balances, with any additional or interim project funding requirements to be funded with ongoing cash flow and/or capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility.
In preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”),
Joe McCarthy 24th June 2015 Page 4 Page 256 Capital Cost – Dept of Finance Circular for PPPs
The accounting treatment guidance for capital cost is to include the capitalised interest. See note from Dept of Finance below.
TO: All Departments F 7/1/00 2 April 2007 Circular 4/2007: Accounting for Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects in the 2007 and subsequent years’ Appropriation Accounts
A Dhuine Uasail
7. The total capital cost (i.e. excluding Operation and Maintenance costs) of the project, to be shown in Column 4 in the table, should represent all the costs (including VAT) associated with the construction of the physical asset to the point of becoming available for use and included in the winning bidder’s financial model: i. Actual capital construction costs (including “fit out” services and equipment costs) ii. Administration arrangement overheads for consortium that would be factored into commercial pricing of the built asset (e.g. bank fees, SPC operating costs insurance, etc.) iii. Short term funding costs (excluding finance charges) to point of delivery of the built asset (i.e. arrangement and commitment fees, capitalised interest, etc.)
FAS 34 - Capitalization of Interest Cost
This Statement establishes standards for capitalizing interest cost as part of the historical cost of acquiring certain assets. To qualify for interest capitalization, assets must require a period of time to get them ready for their intended use. Examples are assets that an enterprise constructs for its own use (such as facilities) and assets intended for sale or lease that are constructed as discrete projects (such as ships or real estate projects). Interest capitalization is required for those assets if its effect, compared with the effect of expensing interest, is material. If the net effect is not material, interest capitalization is not required. However, interest cannot be capitalized for inventories that are routinely manufactured or otherwise produced in large quantities on a repetitive basis.
The interest cost eligible for capitalization shall be the interest cost recognized on borrowings and other obligations. The amount capitalized is to be an allocation of the interest cost incurred during the period required to complete the asset. The interest rate for capitalization purposes is to be based on the rates on the enterprise's outstanding borrowings. If the enterprise associates a specific new borrowing with the asset, it may apply the rate on that borrowing to the appropriate portion of the expenditures for the asset. A weighted average of the rates on other borrowings is to be applied to expenditures not covered by specific new borrowings. Judgment is required in identifying the borrowings on which the average rate is based.
Joe McCarthy 24th June 2015 Page 5 Page 257 Capital Cost – IFRS and IAS 20 Treatment
Full EU IFRS requirements • Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset must be capitalised as part of the cost of that asset.
IAS 23 Borrowing Costs requires that borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a 'qualifying asset' (one that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale) are included in the cost of the asset. Other borrowing costs are recognised as an expense.
Joe McCarthy 24th June 2015 Page 6 Page 258 Capita Report – Oversight and Scrutiny Page 24
From a governance standpoint, it would be reasonable to expect the EESPC, as the Council’s designated sub-committee most closely linked to the Engineering function, to ask for and receive sufficiently detailed and regular information to allow Councillors to have effective scrutiny and oversight of the WTE project. Based on the work we have undertaken, this has not occurred in the period covered by the review.
RECOMMENDATION 6: The WTE project should be included as a standing agenda item for meetings of the EESPC, at least until the proposed development is completed and operational. The Assistant City Manager should provide Committee members with a concise but sufficiently detailed update on the progress of the project for consideration at EESPC meetings.
Reference in the Contract
See page 30:
A lump sum capital contribution amount equivalent to three percent (3%) of the capital cost of the Facility …
Reference in the Managers Briefing of 19th Sept 2014
See 2 references:
On page 6
Full cost of constructing the DWtE facility (estimated at circa €500m)
Page 13
Foreign direct investment into Ireland as a result of its €500m investment cost.
Joe McCarthy 24th June 2015 Page 7 Page 259 Page 260 Environment SPC Joe McCarthy
Discussion Paper - Community Gain Fund Contribution
The calculation of the capital contribution to the community gain fund for the Poolbeg Incinerator is quite straightforward.
Proposal and Planning Permission
Dublin City Council proposed that the community gain fund would receive a capital contribution of 3% of the capital cost of the facility. This proposal was made in four places in the application to An Bord Pleanála. The phrase used in each reference was “3% of the capital cost of the facility”.
The Inspector’s report from the oral hearing also made four references. Again in each case it was a reference to a capital contribution of 3% of the capital cost of the facility.
Mr Twomey on behalf of Dublin City Council clarified that “It was approximately 3% of the capital cost, whatever the capital cost of the project would be”.
Finally, Condition 3 of An Bord Pleanála’s decision in case EF2022 states:
“This fund shall include a once-off capital contribution equivalent to 3% of the capital cost of the facility “
Calculation in 2007
In 2007 an estimate of € 8 million for the capital contribution was made based on 3% of the € 266 million capital cost of the facility at that time which was the estimated construction cost of € 266 million.
In 2007 there was no cost of capital because the contract required the private partner to provide balance sheet financing.
In 2010 the contract lapsed and Covanta negotiated a restated contract with Dublin City Council on behalf of the four Dublin Local Authorities. For unknown reasons, DCC released Covanta from the obligation to provide equity finance and allowed Covanta to raise project finance in the market.
The capital cost of raising the finance has turned out to be € 154 million. This extraordinarily high cost should be the subject of a separate investigation. (See note.)
Calculation in 2014
By 2014 the construction cost had risen to € 346 million and together with the finance cost of € 154 million this brought the capital cost for this facility to € 500 million.
The 3% capital contribution to the community gain fund is therefore € 15 million.
Additional Consideration
Since this project cost a further € 100 million spent by DCC on land acquisition, planning and other matters, consideration should be given to the provision of a further contribution of € 3 million to the community gain fund.
This would bring the proper capital contribution to the community gain fund to € 18 million.
2nd September 2015 Page 1 Page 261 Environment SPC Joe McCarthy
Errors and Omissions in the DCC Briefing Paper
The briefing paper submitted on 5th August 2015 by Dublin City Council Environment and Transportation Department contains several errors.
Regarding the clarification sought by the Inspector from Mr Twomey on the basis for the 3%: the quotation from the Inspector’s report is cut short by omitting the phrase:
“… whatever the capital cost of the project would be”.
A further distortion of this clarification is introduced on the last page of the paper where it states:
“It should be further noted that DCC as applicant clarified that the proposal associated with the onceoff capital contribution was not fixed at €8m but would be calculated by reference to 3% of the capital/construction cost.”
The clarification by Mr Twomey as recorded by the Inspector did not use the phrase “capital/construction cost”. The clarification in the Inspector’s report was:
“It [the lump sum] was not €8 million, irrespective of the capital cost of the project. It was approximately 3% of the capital cost, whatever the capital cost of the project would be.”
This use of the words “capital/construction cost” is not used in the application, nor is it used by the Inspector in his reports, nor is it used in the planning permission.
This is an attempt by the authors to substitute the capital cost of the facility with the construction cost of the facility. The briefing paper also attempts to confuse the capital cost with a “project cost”.
Spurious Methodology
The paper attempts to introduce a methodology of calculating 3% of the capital cost by limiting the capital cost to the construction element alone.
No methodology is mentioned in the planning application documents nor is a methodology referred to in the Inspector’s report and, in particular, no methodology is mentioned in the grant of planning permission.
No special methodology is required to calculate 3% - just multiply by 3 and divide by 100.
Capital Cost
The briefing paper does not address the actual capital cost of the facility as it stands today. The capital cost consists of two elements:
the construction cost estimated at € 346 million the cost of capital estimated at € 154 million
The overall capital cost is the sum of these two capital costs and is therefore € 500 million.
2nd September 2015 Page 2 Page 262 Environment SPC Joe McCarthy
Covanta in their SEC 10-Q filing state:
“The total investment in the Dublin Waste-to-Energy Facility is expected to be approximately €500 million, funded by a combination of third party non-recourse project financing (€375 million) and the contribution of project equity by Covanta Energy (approximately €125 million net investment …)”
Financing Costs and Capitalized Interest
Covanta also state in the 10-Q filing that interest expense paid on the Dublin project financing and costs amortized to interest expense will be capitalized during the construction phase of the project.
In accordance with the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) used by Covanta the interest cost of loans for a project must be capitalised.
The Department of Finance guidance for Public Private Partnership projects also requires capitalised loan interest to be included in the total capital cost.
Conclusion
The capital cost of this facility is € 500 million.
The capital contribution to the community gain fund should be € 15 million not the € 10.38 million proposed by DCC.
Joe McCarthy
Member (An Taisce) Environment Strategic Policy Committee Dublin City Council
September 2nd 2015
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Note
The clarification sought by the Inspector from Mr Twomey was prescient because the capital cost has risen to almost twice the cost expected in 2007 – from € 266 million to € 500 million in 2014.
The principle reason for this enormous rise is the change to the contract conditions originally required by DCC whereby the private partner would use its own equity on balance sheet to build the incinerator. After the project contract lapsed in 2010 Covanta obtained agreement from the DLAs to have the project financed from the market. The consequence is that substantial interest costs now arise.
An eye watering interest rate of 13.5% is being paid to a Covanta company in Luxemburg which lent € 75 million*.
A rate of some 9.5% applies to the € 50 million Dublin Junior Term Loan lent by Macquarie Capital.
The Dublin Senior Term Loan of € 250 million is at 6%. This loan is from AIB, Bank of Ireland, Barclays, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, Macquarie Bank and Ulster Bank.
It is not clear how such high interest rates can be justified for a public private partnership project when state borrowing rates are currently around 4% or less.
The excess interest paid of some € 70 million over the term of the loans is a reduction in profit of the same amount. This reduction in profit will seriously diminish the revenue share of the DLAs.
JMcC
* Irish Times - Colm Keena - Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Funding for the building of the waste to energy incinerator in Poolbeg, Dublin, is coming from a company in Luxembourg with a structure similar to the ones that featured in last year’s Luxleaks controversy over aggressive tax planning.
…
Filings in Luxembourg show that a company there, Dublin First WTE, was incorporated in September 2014 and immediately entered into a stakeholder loan agreement with an Irish company, Dublin Waste to Energy (Holdings), for €75 million.
The Luxembourg company is charging 13.5 per cent per annum interest on the loan, which is to be repaid in 2029. The arrangement means that the taxable profits booked in Ireland by Dublin Waste to Energy (Holdings) will be reduced by the cost of servicing the debt to the Luxembourg company. One of the features of the Luxleaks controversy was the creation of entities in Luxembourg that created profit-reducing costs in other jurisdictions, while not producing comparable taxable profits in Luxembourg.
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Dublin First WTE has no employees, according to its 2014 accounts, and it was established so as to invest in and take interests in other companies, and grant loans to affiliated companies. It is in turn owned by a company in the Cayman Islands.
2nd September 2015 Page 4 Page 264 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 146/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of Executive Manager
With reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978 in 41 premises
It is proposed to vest in Fee Simple the 41 premises set out in the appendix to this report in the applicants listed therein.
The purchase price was calculated in accordance with Section 17 of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978, using the method set out in Circular H. 41/78 of the 6th October, 1978 from the Department of the Environment. In addition to the purchase price, a fee is also payable by the purchaser as prescribed in Section 26 (8) as amended by Section 4 (2) of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Amendment Act, 1984.
This report is submitted in conformity with the requirements of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
The Section in question provides that at a meeting of the Local Authority held after the expiration of ten clear days from the date of circulation of this report, the Local Authority shall resolve that the disposal of this property as proposed:- (a) Shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in this report, or (b) Shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in this resolution, or (c) Shall not be carried out.
If the Local Authority resolves that the disposal shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in this report, the disposal may be carried out in accordance with these terms.
If the Local Authority resolves that the disposal shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in the resolution, the disposal may, with the consent of the Minister, be carried out in accordance with those terms.
If the Local Authority resolves that the disposal shall not be carried out, it shall not be carried out.
Celine Reilly Executive Manager 27th April 2016
Page 265 May 2016 Council Meeting
Applicant/s Property
Eamonn Greville & Aude Japy 3 Annadale Drive
Dermot Kelly LPR Philip John Kelly Decd. 54 Annadale Drive
Darren Allen 77 Annally Road
Susan Dunne 29 Bannow Road
Thelma White LPR Edward Foran Decd. 100 Caledon Road
Daniel & Dragos Ignat 70 Casement Drive
Niamh Flood & John Keeney 14 Castlekevin Road
Barry Smyth 6 Church Avenue
Tony Brady 61 Clanmaurice Road
Grainne Fahey 71 Clanranald Road
Joseph Connolly 260 Clogher Road
Mary & Paul Tully 410 Clogher Road
Sinéad O'Brien 32 Clonmacnoise Road
Joseph Brennan & Marie McQuillan LPR's Christina Brennan Decd. 80 Cooley Road
Aoife Drumgoole 15 Croydon Terrace
Colm O'Connor 59 Ennafort Road
Aine Kinahan 130 Fassaugh Road
John Kearns LPR Bartholomew Kearns Decd. 147 Galtymore Road
Eamon Nicholson 392 Galtymore Road
Lar Kavanagh & Maeve O'Meara 40 Gracepark Terrace
Reps of Annie McEvoy Decd. 49 Gulistan Cottages
Bernard McGaughran & Tara O'Brien 50 Home Villas
Page 266 Kathleen Mallon 96 Kildare Road
Reps of Eileen Philips Decd. 97 Lally Road
Hillary Duffy 180 Larkhill Road
Tom Brabazon LPR Honoria Lyons Decd. 9 Lein Gardens
Jacqueline Pierce 91 Liam Mellowes Avenue
Thomas Dooley Junior 83 Melvin Road
Garrett & Eileen Barry 230 Millbrook Avenue
Julie Dobson 86 Mount Drummond Square
Mary (Bernie) McPartland 21 Neagh Road
Christopher & Marian McCluskey 124 North Road
Jeffrey Clancy 42 O'Daly Road
Patricia Williams 46 O'Hogan Road
Margaret Drumgoole 212 Philipsburgh Avenue
Anthony, Katrina & Stephen Cahill 25 Priory Road
Philip Hayden 47 St. Teresa's Road
Noreen Foley 21 Thornville Road
Susan McNamara LPR Michael Clarke Decd. 18 Waterfall Road
Dorothy Watson 20 Watermill Avenue
Patricia Murphy 36 Windmill Avenue
Page 267 Page 268 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 137/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Executive Manager
With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot of land at No. 5 New Street, Dublin 8 ______
Agreement has been reached with Highgate Investments Limited regarding the disposal of City Council property at No 5 New Street, Dublin 8 as shown outlined in red on Map Index No. SM-2016-0192. The proposed disposal shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. That the subject plot as shown on Map Index No. SM-2016-0192 is situated at the junction of Kevin Street Upper and New Street South and has an area of approximately 14m2.
2. That consideration for the proposed disposal of the Council’s Fee Simple Interest or equivalent shall be in the amount of €50,000 (fifty thousand euro) plus Vat in full and final settlement.
3. That the applicant shall pay the City Council’s professional fees of €800 plus VAT and the Councils legal costs plus VAT.
4. That the proposed disposal is subject to the necessary consents and approvals being obtained.
The land to be disposed of was acquired under the New Street / Clanbrassil Street Area CPO 1970.
No Agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
The disposal shall be subject to such conditions as to title to be furnished as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
This proposal was approved by the South East Area Committee at its meeting on 11th April 2016.
This report is submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
Dated 21st of April 2016.
Paul Clegg Executive Manager
Page 269 Page 270 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 138/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Executive Manager
With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot of ground to the rear of 70 Brian Road, Marino, Dublin 3
An application has been received from David Byrne and Mary Byrne to purchase a plot of ground to the rear of their property at No. 70 Brian Road, Marino, Dublin 3. The plot of ground in question has been incorporated into their rear garden for many years. It has an area of 158 sq m and is shown coloured pink on Map Index No. SM-2016-0181.
It is proposed to dispose of the City Council’s interest in the plot of ground to David Byrne and Mary Byrne subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. The consideration shall be €1,000 (one thousand euro).
2. The purchasers shall be responsible for any costs involved in incorporating the plot into their garden.
3. The purchasers shall be responsible for their own legal costs in the matter and shall also pay approximately €500.00 (plus VAT) towards the Council’s costs.
The dates for the performances of any of the requirements of the proposed agreement may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Executive Manager.
The disposal shall be subject to such conditions as to title to be furnished as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
No Agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
This proposal was approved by the North Central Area Committee at its meeting on 18th April 2016.
This report is submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
Dated 21st day April of 2016.
Paul Clegg Executive Manager
Page 271 Page 272 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 139/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Executive Manager
With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest in the City Estate premises now known as No. 26 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3
By way of Indenture of Lease dated 20th October 1928, Dublin City Council demised a plot of ground referred to in the said lease as sites numbered 25 & 26 at Marino Mart to National Irish Bank for a term of 150 years from 25th March 1928 subject to an annual rent of €25.39 (£20.00) and the erection of a building now known as No. 26 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3.
The current lessee is Ranata Limited who is in receivership and the receiver David Carson of Deloitte & Touche has applied to Dublin City Council to acquire the Council’s fee simple interest therein.
The Chief Valuers Office reports that agreement has been reached and accordingly it is proposed to dispose of the Council’s fee simple interest in the premises now known as No. 26 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3 to David Carson of Deloitte & Touche being the Receiver of the interest of the lessee Ranata Limited subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. That Dublin City Council holds the fee simple interest in the property.
2. That the property which is more particularly delineated outlined red and coloured pink on Map Index No. SM2015-0959 and is now known as No. 26 Marino Mart is held under Indenture of lease dated 20th October 1928 between Dublin City Council and National Irish Bank Limited, for a term of 150 years from 25th March 1928, subject to a yearly rent of €25.39 (£20.00).
3. That the Receiver, David Carson of Deloitte & Touche, being the Receiver of the interest of the lessee Ranata Limited, in the property known as No. 26 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3 has applied to Dublin City Council to acquire the Council’s Fee simple interest therein.
4. That the purchase price in respect of the fee simple interest shall be in the sum of €16,000 (sixteen thousand euro), plus VAT (if applicable).
5. Price applicable for a period of six months only from date of agreement.
6. That the applicant shall pay any rents, rates and charges outstanding up to and including the date of sale.
7. That the applicant shall pay the City Councils professional fees of €1,000 plus VAT and the Councils legal costs plus VAT.
8. That the above disposal is subject to satisfactory proof of title.
9. That the above proposal is subject to the necessary approvals and consents being obtained.
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The site proposed to be disposed of is City Estate.
The dates for the performance of any of the requirements of the proposed disposal may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Executive Manager.
The proposed disposal shall be subject to such conditions as to title to be furnished, as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
This proposal was approved by the North Central Area Committee at its meeting of the 18th April 2016.
This report is submitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
Dated this the 22nd day of April 2016.
Paul Clegg______Executive Manager
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To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 140/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Executive Manager
With reference to the proposed grant of lease of Unit 2, Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 11
Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre is a mixed residential and commercial development at Sillogue Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11. The commercial/retail Units, Nos. 1-4 and the Community Office, are held by Dublin City Council by way of long lease.
The Chief Valuer has agreed terms for the proposed grant of a new lease of Unit 2, Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre to Ladbroke (Ireland) Limited. The lease shall permit the use of the property for the retail trade or business of a bookmaker.
The subject unit, which has an area of 49 sq meters approximately, is shown outlined red and coloured pink, plus a right of way on foot over and along the service corridor shown coloured yellow, on Map Index No.SM-2015-0883, a copy of which is submitted with this report. It is therefore proposed to grant a Lease of Unit 2, Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre to Ladbroke (Ireland) Limited subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. That Dublin City Council shall be prepared to grant a ten year lease permitting the retail trade or business of a Bookmaker.
2. That this proposed lease is subject to the receipt of full planning permission (if required).
3. That the lease shall commence within 4 weeks of either: a. receipt of full planning permission (if required) or b. receipt of Council approval.
4. That if planning permission is required that the applicant shall lodge a planning application within 4 weeks of the elected members of Dublin City Council granting approval to the lease.
5. That the applicant shall be responsible for all costs in relation to the planning process. The applicant shall be permitted to lodge one planning application only.
6. That all development/fit out works shall be carried out in accordance with the plans and specifications of the grant of planning permission. All fit out works shall also require the prior written consent of the Council’s Architect. The lessee shall be responsible for the full ‘fit-out’ cost of the demised premises.
7. That the lease shall be on a full repairing and insuring basis and the lessee shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all windows and doors.
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8. That the initial rent shall be €18,500 (eighteen thousand five hundred euro) per annum, for the first five years of the term, exclusive of outgoings, payable quarterly in advance by electronic transfer.
9. That the rent shall be subject to a rent review at the end of year five, to the market rental value of the unit at that time, on a vacant possession basis disregarding tenant improvement works.
10. That the lessee shall have the right to use the service corridor for the disposal of refuse in bins and shall not at any time obstruct the service corridor (shown coloured yellow on Map Index No.SM-2015-0883).
11. That the lessee shall be liable for all rates, taxes, utilities, building insurance, service charges and all other charges for the demised unit.
12. That the lessee shall be responsible for fully insuring the premises and shall indemnify Dublin City Council against any and all claims arising from its use of the premises. The lessees shall take out and produce to Dublin City Council Public Liability Insurance in the sum of €6,500,000 (six million five hundred thousand euro) and Employer Liability Insurance in the sum of €13,000,000 (thirteen million euro).
13. That the lessee shall not erect any signage on the external walls of the building without receiving the prior consent of the Council and full planning permission for same.
14. That the lessee shall not sublet or assign the lease without the prior written consent of the Council.
15. That the lessee shall ensure that its use of the demised premises complies with all necessary statutory consents.
16. That the lease agreement shall contain covenants and conditions as normally contained in agreements of this type.
17. That each party shall be responsible for their own fees in this matter.
18. That the lessee shall be responsible for the payment of any Stamp Duty liability that may arise on the creation of this lease.
The site to be leased was acquired in from University College Dublin.
No Agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place. The dates for the performances of any of the requirements of the proposed agreement may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Executive Manager.
The disposal shall be subject to such conditions as to title to be furnished as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
This proposal was approved by the North West Area Committee at its meeting on 19th April 2016.
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This report is submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
Dated this 22nd day of April 2016.
Paul Clegg Executive Manager
Page 279 Page 280 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 141/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Executive Manager
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With reference to the proposed grant of a 3 year licence for the use of an area at Poppintree Community Sports Centre, Balbutcher Lane North, Poppintree, Dublin 11 ______
Poppintree Community Sports Centre is a Community and Sports Facility located at Balbutcher Lane North, Poppintree, Dublin 11.
As part of the de-tennanting of the Ballymun flats a number of crèche and playgroup facilities agreed to relocate to the Poppintree Community Sports Centre. The Poppintree Early Education Centre Limited was formed following the amalgamation of these groups.
The Chief Valuer has agreed terms for the proposed grant of a 3 year licence to Poppintree Early Education Centre Limited, for the use of an area at Poppintree Community Sports Centre, for the provision of a community crèche.
It is therefore proposed to grant a 3 year licence of an area at Poppintree Community Sports Centre, Balbutcher Lane North, Poppintree, Dublin 11, to the Poppintree Early Education Centre Limited, subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. That the licenced property comprises a self contained crèche unit as shown outlined in red and coloured pink, plus an outdoor playground, located on the ground floor of the Poppintree Community Sports Centre, shown hatched green on the attached Map Index No. SM-2015-0908-001, a copy of which is submitted with this report.
2. That the licence shall be for a period of 3 years commencing retrospectively on the 1st of January 2016.
3. That the licenced unit shall be used solely as a community crèche, on a non profit basis. A commercial licence fee of €30,000 per annum, shall be payable if the licenced unit is used for any other purpose.
4. That in order to assist the licensee becoming financially sustainable, the following abated licensed fees shall apply: Year 1 - €1,000 per annum Year 2 - €2,300 per annum Year 3 - €3,640 per annum
5. That the licence fee shall be payable monthly in advance.
6. That the licensee shall be responsible for all outgoings associated with its use of the licensed property including inter alia rates, taxes and utilities. The unit comprises approximately 8.5% of the overall floor area of Poppintree Community Sports Centre.
Page 281 7. That the licensee shall be responsible for the internal repair and upkeep of the licensed area.
8. That the licensee shall be responsible for fully insuring the premises and shall indemnify Dublin City Council against any and all claims arising from its use of the premises. The licensee shall take out and produce Public Liability Insurance in the sum of €6.7million and Employer Liability Insurance in the sum of €13 million for any incident with a recognised Insurance Company with offices in the State and the policy shall indemnify the Council against all liability as owner of the property.
9. That the licensee shall ensure that its use and occupation of the licensed area complies with all statutory consents.
10. That the licensee shall not assign or sublet the premises.
11. That the licensee shall not carry out any structural alterations without the prior written consent of the Licensor.
12. That the permitted business hours shall be 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
13. That the licensee shall not erect any sign or advertisement on the premises without the prior approval of the Council.
14. That upon expiry of the licence, the licensee shall at its own expense remove all materials not belonging to Dublin City Council and shall leave the property clean and cleared to the satisfaction of the City Council.
15. That the licensee shall sign a Deed of Renunciation.
16. That the licence shall be subject to any other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Council’s Law Agent.
17. That each party shall be responsible for their own fees and costs in this matter.
The subject site was acquired in fee simple from Richard Warner Wilkinson on 15/02/1965.
No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place.
The dates for the performance of any of the requirements of the proposed agreement may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Executive Manager.
The disposal shall be subject to such conditions as to title to be furnished as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate.
This proposal was approved by the North West Area Committee at its meeting on 17th November 2015.
This report is submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
Dated this 22nd day of April 2016.
Paul Clegg Executive Manager Page 282 Page 283 Page 284 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 110/2016 Members of Dublin City Counci Report of the Arts, Culture and Recreation Strategic Policy Committee
Arts, Culture and Recreation Strategic Policy Committee Breviate of Meeting held on 14th March 2016
Chairpersons Business:
The Chair extended her congratulations to the 3 former Councillors of this SPC who were elected to the Dáil, Jim O’Callaghan, Kate O’Connell and Seán Haughey. A special meeting of the City council to co-opt members on to the various committees will take place on Wednesday 16th March 2016. This SPC will have 3 new members.
1. Minutes of meeting held on 11th January 2016
Action: Agreed
2. Draft Report on revision of Street Performance Bye-Laws 2016 a. Revised Street Performance Bye-Laws 2016 (Draft) b. Submissions
After a discussion it was decided to defer this item as there was not a full complement of members until the 3 new members are co-opted onto this Committee. It was agreed to set up a forum to consider the report before the next SPC meeting consisting of two people from each of the interest groups i.e. residents, buskers, businesses and including members of this SPC.
Cllr O’Farrell requested a report on the public consultation process carried out by DCC on this issue.
Action: Set up Forum to report before the next SPC meeting. Meeting to be convened as soon as possible.
3. Report on Filming in the City
Management informed the members that the Facilitator engaged to complete the consultation process has not quite finalised her report. It is now believed that a suitable revised framework for the regulation of filming in Henrietta Street can be implemented and that we can move towards lifting the current moratorium on the granting of filming permits.
There is already a Code of Practice for the regulation of filming in Dublin City as agreed between Dublin City Council and the Irish Film/Television sector and some
Page 285 time ago a special and additional set of guidelines were agreed for filming in Henrietta Street. It is now proposed that any new agreed procedures/rules coming out of the this facilitated process should be integrated into these two documents thus creating a revised single and comprehensive Code of Practice for the regulation of filming in Dublin City (with a specific emphasis on Henrietta Street). It was noted that a stronger regime of monitoring and enforcement will be implemented.
Action: Draft Code of Practice to be brought back to this Committee.
4. Report on Implementation of Cultural Strategy, Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer
Ray Yeates gave a verbal report on the implementation of the Cultural Strategy to date. Sixteen long term actions are set out in Dublin City Councils Cultural Strategy from Communication to Education and local neighbourhoods.
This will be a standing item on this Agenda.
The Chair informed members that a large number of submissions from Arts Organisations were submitted for the Development Plan and suggested an informal meeting be convened to discuss
Action: Keep on Agenda.
5. Report on Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan 2016 - 2021
In December 2015 Dublin City Council agreed and adopted this plan.
The Dublin City LECP is made up to two documents: A six year strategy document outlining the rationale and context for each of 12 high level goals. An Action Plan for 2016 with specific objectives and actions relevant to the LECP high level goals; the Action Plan will be updated annually during the lifetime of the Plan.
This will be a permanent agenda item setting out all goals and objectives from the LECP that are relevant to the work of this SPC.
Action: Keep on Agenda
6. Temple Bar Cultural Trust - New Vision – Terms of Reference and Membership
It was agreed to set up a Committee consisting of 4 members from this SPC and the 4 members from the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC to look at an overall new vision for Temple Bar. Cllr R. Moynihan (Chair), Cllr C. Byrne, Cllr. S. McGrattan and W. White will participate on this Committee. It was also agreed to have 2 Councillors from the South East Area.
Draft Terms of Reference are set out in the report of the Assistant Chief Executive. It was recommended that this Committee be immediately established and that the Group should consider and finalise these draft Terms of Reference with a view to initiating a Public Procurement process to select a suitable consultancy team for this important commission.
Page 286 Action: Establish Committee as soon as possible. Amend report to include 2 Councillors from the South East Area and agree draft Terms of Reference.
7. Motion submitted by Cllr. Mary Freehill:-
“In the interest of protecting Temple Bar Cultural Quarter that all monies accrued from sale of Buildings be ring fenced by the City Council for exclusive use in the TBCQ. This is to ensure that the area’s cultural quarter will be properly maintained and developed which is in line with the original purpose of the area and basis for receiving EU funding. Furthermore to ensure prudent management of this fund that a working group be established by the SPC to provide a strategic plan for the governance and viability of the area”
A discussion took place regarding accrual of monies made from the Temple Bar area being ring-fenced for exclusive use for Temple Bar Cultural Trust. It was stated that future monies made from the sale of properties in Temple Bar should be ring-fenced for the Temple Bar area. Management clarified that the Temple Bar Cultural Trust Board has agreed this principle but it will be a matter for the full Council to decide on what issues within Temple Bar such funds would be expended on e.g. Maintenance / sinking fund for T.B.C.T. owned cultural buildings Improvement of the public domain areas in Temple Bar Possible purchase of other sites / buildings in Temple Bar
Action: Motion agreed
8. Presentation on Draft Tree Strategy – Marc Coyle, Asst. Parks Superintendent
The Draft Tree Strategy will go out to Public / Stakeholder Consultation from the beginning of April with a deadline date of Friday 29th April 2016. All observations / submissions can be e-mailed to [email protected]
Action: Go to public consultation for a 4 week period, to come back to this SPC in July for approval.
The Chair suggested Items 9 and 12 be taken together.
9. Presentation on Library Service Developments – Brendan Teeling, Deputy City Librarian
Action: Welcomed and noted.
12. Report on the proposed new City Library at Parnell Square, Margaret Hayes, Dublin City Librarian
Action: Bring presentation of the sketch design to the next SPC meeting.
10. Management Update
Action: Relevant staff to contact members directly with replies to questions on this Item.
Page 287 11. Report on Draft Dublin City Parks Strategy – Ciaran O’Neill, Senior Executive Landscape Architect
The draft strategy will be open to public consultation this year before being finalized at this SPC for approval.
Action: Go to public consultation before being finalized at this SPC.
13. Report on Draft Invasive Alien Species Plan for Dublin City
Action: Approved.
14. Revised SPC Scheme 2014 – 2019 (circulated - for noting) Action: Noted
15. Approved Minutes of Commemorations Sub-Committee meeting 16th December 2015 Action: Agreed
16. Approved Minutes of Commemorative Naming Committee meeting held 6th January 2016. Action: Agreed
17. Approved Minutes of Arts and Cultural Advisory Group meeting held 18th January 2016 Action: Agreed
18. Approved Minutes of Commemorations Sub-Committee meeting held 20th January 2016. Action: Agreed
19. Approved Minutes of Commemorative Naming Committee meeting held 20th January 2016 Action: Agreed
20. Breviate of draft Minutes of Commemorative Naming Committee meeting held 17th February 2016 Action: Agreed
21. Breviate of draft Minutes of Commemorations Sub-Committee meeting held 17th February 2016 Action: Agreed
22. A.O.B.
Some members expressed their dissatisfaction and confusion of the 1916 banner that is draped on the Bank of Ireland at College Green which features Henry Grattan, Charles Stewart Parnell, Daniel O’Connell and John Redmond, the first three who died during the 19th century. Some members called for the banner to be removed.
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Management informed the Committee that the idea of the banner had come from the Department of the Taoiseach and did not come through our process.
Action: Relay to Government Department members dissatisfaction on this issue.
Councillor Rebecca Moynihan, Chairperson 23rd March 2016
Members: Officials present:
Cllr. Rebecca Moynihan (Chair) Brendan Kenny, Assistant Chief Executive Cllr. Mary Freehill Margaret Hayes, Dublin City Librarian Cllr. Vincent Jackson Barbara Dawson, Director, Dublin City Cllr. Emma Murphy Gallery, The Hugh Lane Cllr. Greg Kelly Leslie Moore, City Parks Superintendent Cllr. Claire Byrne Brendan Teeling, Deputy City Librarian Cllr Damien O’Farrell Jim Beggan, Senior Executive Officer Cllr. John Lyons Ray Yeates, City Arts Officer Cllr. Aine Clancy Ruairí Ó Cuív, Public Art Manager Cllr. Gary Gannon Mary Ann Harris, Senior Executive Parks Cllr. Seamás McGrattan Superintendent Willie White, Dublin Theatre Festival Marc Coyle, Asst. Parks Superintendent Jenny Murray, Children’s Books Ireland Jackie O’Reilly, Administrative Officer Simon O Connor, The Little Museum of Oliver Hickey, Administrative Officer Dublin Ciaran O’Neill, Senior Executive Landscape Gerry Kerr, National Council for the Blind Architect of Ireland Paula Ebbs, Senior Staff Officer
Other Councillors Present: Cllr. Mannix Flynn
Apologies: Maurice Ahern, Irish Sports Council Ciara Higgins, Royal Irish Academy of Music Ciaran Reid, Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership
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Page 290 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 108/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of North West Area Committee
Breviate of the month of March 2016
In accordance with standing orders of the Dublin City Council, the Breviate of the meeting of the North West Area Committee held on 15th March 2016 set out hereunder.
NWA/58/16 With reference to the proposed grant of a further licence for the rear of the premises 5 Cardiffsbridge Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council.
NWA/63/16 Motion on behalf of the North West Area Committee. Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council.
NWA/70/16 With reference to the proposed grant of lease of 3 year licence of Workshop 3, & 4 Poppintree Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 9, to Poppintree Environmental Project Limited. Order: Agreed to recommend to the City Council
Councillor Áine Clancy Chairperson 16th March 2016
Page 291 Attendance:
NWA Councillors:
Áine Clancy Anthony Connaghan Emma Murphy Paul McAuliffe Noeleen Reilly Cathleen Carney Boud David Costello Andrew Montague Andrew Keegan Brendan Carr
Officials:
Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager Mary Taylor (Senior Executive Officer) Aidan Maher (Senior Executive Officer) Paul Clegg (Executive Manager) Pamela Connolly (Assistant Planner) Planning & Property Development Department Marc Coyle (Arborist & Landscape Architect), Parks Service, Donal Barron (Area Housing Manager – Ballymun) Catherine Quinlan (Senior Staff Officer) Derek Healy (Area Housing Manager) Fergus Synnott (Administrative Officer – Cabra) Bridget Gilbert (Senior Staff Officer) Mary Bellew (Staff Officer) Neil O’Donoghue (Traffic Engineer, NWA).
Consultants:
Joe Twomey Dervla White Better Finglas Cormac Rabbitt Metro Dublin
Apologies:
Councillor Séamas McGrattan
Page 292 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 121/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of North Central Area Committee
Breviate for the month of March 2016
In accordance with standing orders of the Dublin City Council, the breviate of the meeting of the North Central Area Committee held on 21st March 2016 is set out hereunder.
5023. Area Matters
h. Grants towards the running costs of private swimming pools for year 2016. Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council
Councillor Ciarán O’Moore Cathaoirleach Dated 22nd March 2016
Attendance
Councillor Ciarán O’Moore (In chair)
Councillor Paddy Bourke, Councillor Declan Flanagan, Councillor Alison Gilliland, Councillor Jane Horgan-Jones, Councillor John Lyons, Councillor Sean Paul Mahon, Councillor Edel Moran, Councillor Damian O’Farrell, Councillor Naoise O’Muiri, Councillor Larry O’Toole
Apologies
Councillor Deirdre Heney, Councillor Michael O’Brien,
Dublin City Council Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager Les Moore, City Parks Superintendant
Page 293 Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager Dympna McCann, Senior Staff Officer Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer Jim Lee, Community and Social Development Officer Aileen Doyle, Senior Community Officer Tony Fagan, Community Officer Eoin Ward, Parks Noel Mc Evoy, Parks Marc Coyle, Parks Mary Hayes, Administrative Officer, Traveller Accomodation Unit Brian Byrne, Housing Manager Aidan Fitzsimons, Area Housing Manager Derek Farrell, Area Housing Manager
Dan O’Boyle, RPS Group Peter O’Reilly, Ervia / Irish Water Michael Finn, KCCP Marian Clarke, KCCP Brian Stewart, KCCP Declan Byrne, KCCP
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To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 122/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Central Area Committee
Breviate for the month of March 2016
In accordance with the Standing Orders of the Dublin City Council, the Breviate of the meeting of the Central Area Committee held on the 8th March, 2016 is submitted herewith.
Councillor Nial Ring Chairperson 8th March 2016
Page 295 There were no items considered by the Committee and referred to City Council.
Attendance
Cllr. Nial Ring (Chairperson) Cllr. Ciaran Cuffe (Vice Chairperson) Cllr. Ray McAdam Cllr. Christy Burke Cllr. Janice Boylan Cllr. Eilis Ryan Cllr Gary Gannon
Apologies Cllr. Gaye Fagan
Officials Rose Kenny, Executive Manager, Central Area Eileen Gleeson, Senior Executive Officer, Central Area Jim Beggan, Senior Executive Officer, Central Area Gerard McGlone, Executive Engineer, Traffic Division Chris Butler, Area Housing Manager, Central Area Sean Smith, Area Housing Manager, Central Area Brian Kavanagh, Area Housing Manager, Central Area John McPartlan, Public Domain Officer, Central Area Fiona Byrne, Environmental Liaison Officer, Central Area Cathy Cassidy, Senior Staff Officer, Central Area Sandra Walley, Assistant Staff Officer, Central Area
Page 296 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 120/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of South Central Area Committee
Breviate for the month of March 2016
In accordance with standing orders of the Dublin City Council, the Breviate of the meeting of the South Central Area Committee held on 16th March 2016 set out hereunder.
350. South Central Area. (i) Presentation on the proposed Landscape works to St. Audoen’s Park. Order: (i) Presentation given by Peter Leonard, Executive Landscape Architect. Agreed to initiate the Part VIII Planning Process.
352. Planning and Economic Development Matters. (i) Proposed disposal of Properties at 17-18 Thomas Street and 9 Thomas Street to the Digital Hub Development Agency (DHDA). (ii) Proposed disposal of the Council’s fee simple interest of a site in the Ballyfermot Industrial Estate (now known as Unit 3C Kylemore Park South), Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. (iii) Proposed grant of a further licence of a site at Grattan Crescent, Inchicore, Dublin 8. (iv) Proposed grant of a Temporary Convenience Letting of a plot of land at Cherry Orchard Green, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Order: (i) Agreed. Recommend to Council. (ii) Agreed. Recommend to Council. (iii) Agreed. Recommend to Council. (iv) Agreed. Recommend to Council.
Councillor Ray McHugh Chairperson 18th February 2016
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Attendance
Councillors An tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh, Councillor Catherine Ardagh, Councillor Daithí Doolan, Councillor Daithí De Roiste, Councillor Paul Hand, Councillor Vincent Jackson, Councillor Greg Kelly, Councillor Ray McHugh, Councillor Tina MacVeigh and Councillor Daithí De Róiste.
Officials Bruce Phillips, Area Manager, South Central Area; Declan Ronan, Area Housing Manager, Crumlin Area Office; Sean Redmond, Sean Redmond, Exec Parks Superintendent, Parks & Landscapes Services; Cora Roche, Assistant Staff Officer, South Central Office; Donna O’Reilly, Assistant Staff Officer, South Central Office; Cathriona Woulfe, Senior Staff Officer, South Central Office.
Page 298 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 102/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the South East Area Committee
Breviate for the month of March 2016
In accordance with the Standing Orders of the Dublin City Council the Breviate of the meeting of the South East Area Committee held on the 14th March 2016 is set out hereunder.
558. Planning, Property, Enterprise & Economic Development Matters
i. Report on proposed disposal of a further licence of the Old Fire Station, 190a Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6. Order: Agreed to recommend to City Council.
i. Nomination of one South East Area Committee member to the board of the Dublin South City Partnership. Order: The nomination of Cllr. Patrick Costello to the board of the Dublin South City Partnership, which was proposed by Cllr. Claire Byrne and seconded by Cllr. Kieran Binchy was agreed by the South East Area Committee and is therefore recommended to City Council.
Councillor Paddy McCartan Chairperson 14th March 2016
Page 299 Attendance
Members Apologies from Cllr. Kennedy. Councillor P. McCartan (in the chair). Councillors D. Lacey, S. Stapleton, M. Flynn, P. Costello, R. McGinley, K. Binchy, C. Andrews, M. Freehill, P. Smyth, and C. Byrne.
Officials R. Kenny, Area Manager, South East Area Office. F. Lambe, Assistant Area Manager, South East Area Office. M. Ginnetty, Assistant Staff Officer, South East Area Office. J. Wall, Staff Officer, South East Area Office. F. O’Brien, Staff Officer, South East Area Office. G. Geoghegan, Area Housing Manager, South East Area Office. C. Adamson, Assistant Engineer, Traffic Section. H. Smirnova, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Section. P. Kearns, Senior Executive Planner, Planning. P. McCann, Administrative Officer, South East Area Office. E. Martin, Area Housing Manager, South East Area Office. L. Johnson, Staff Officer, South East Area Office. L. Moore, City Parks Superintendant, Parks & Landscaping Services.
Non-officials D. Meaney, Irish Famine Commemoration Fund. N. Smurfit, Irish Famine Commemoration Fund. J. Howley, Howley Hayes Architects. C. Cooney, Howley Hayes Architects.
Page 300 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 109/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Protocol Committee
Breviate of the Protocol Committee Meeting held on 3rd March 2016
In accordance with Standing Orders of the City Council, the Breviate of the Meeting of the Protocol Committee held on 3rd March 2016 is submitted herewith.
1. Receptions notified by the Lord Mayor
Date Function Nos
02.02.16 TY Students from Coláiste de hÍde, Tallaght 47 03.02.16 Rotary Ireland – Youth Leadership winners 30 03.02.16 Naomh Fionnbarra Group 40 05.02.16 Coiste Comóradh 4ú Cathlann BÁC 60 06.02.16 Theatre Royal Concert 80 15.02.16 Launch of The Bohemian Foundation 80 18.02.16 Grosse Point High School - Detroit, Michigan 84 22.02.16 Event to mark the 50th Anniversary of the opening of 50 Ballymun Tower 23.02.16 6th Class students from Scoil Uí Fhiach, Maynooth. 63 23.02.16 Trinity Club (social club for intellectually disabled adults) 30 25.02.16 Hunstown Women’s Club 24 29.02.16 St. Catherine’s Boxing Club Awards Night 80
Order: Agreed & recommend to Council
2. Conferences:
a. Conferences attended by Councillors Cllr Tom Brabazon, “Economic Development in the Regions”. Loughrea, County Galway. 20th November 2015 Order: Agreed & recommend to Council
3. Request for the Lord Mayor to become Honorary Patron of the 1916 Mendicity Garrison Relatives Order: Agreed & Recommend to Council.
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4. Motion from Cllr. M Flynn regarding the title of Lord Mayor referred back to the Protocol Committee by Council for clarification:
““In keeping with best practice and mindful of the connotations of the word Lord in Lord Mayor that this committee agree to decommission the title Lord Mayor and replace it with much more civic and inclusive title of Civic Mayor. This would be in keeping with a much more democratic description and title. The days of Lords go back to a time when Ireland was under foreign rule and in many respects it is an alien colonialist term. The Capital, Dublin of the Irish Republic should assert itself and strike a new title and description for the elected chair person and Civic Mayor of Dublin City and Council. Perhaps, a plebiscite and a ballot among city councillors could be considered here.” Order: It was agreed that Cllr Flynn’s motion to be debated by the full Council. Recommend to Council.
Councillor Dermot Lacey Chairperson - Protocol Committee Dated: 8th March 2016
Attendance:
Members Cllr. Dermot Lacey (Chair) Cllr. Sonya Stapleton Cllr. Paddy Bourke Cllr. Ciaran O’Moore Cllr. Teresa Keegan Cllr. Rebecca Moynihan Cllr. Patrick Costello
Non Member Cllr. Mannix Flynn
Apologies Cllr. Ray McHugh An tArdmhéara, Críona Ní Dhálaigh
Officials Vincent Norton, Executive Manager Michael Gallagher, Staff Officer
Page 302 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 93/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Chairperson of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee
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Breviate for the month of January 2016
In accordance with the Joint Policing Committee Guidelines, the breviate of the meeting of the Dublin City Joint Policing Subcommittee held on 12th January 2016 is set out hereunder.
1. Minutes of meeting held on 17th November 2015 Agreed.
2. Presentation by Mr. Gavin Collins, Iarnród Éireann Presentation welcomed and noted.
3. Report on Halloween 2015 by Mr. Brian Hanney, Waste Management Services Report welcomed and noted. The work of both An Garda Síochána and Dublin City Council in the lead-up, during and in the aftermath of this event was acknowledged.
4. Report of Assistant Garda Commissioner Report noted.
5. Report by Assistant Chief Executive (DCC) Report noted.
6. Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015 Report noted.
7. Webcasting of future meetings Majority decision was taken not to webcast meetings at this point in item; however the issue will be revisited at a later date.
8. 2016 Future Meeting dates May 10th July 12th September 13th November 8th
Dates noted.
Page 303 9. Documentation from Area JPC’s Noted.
10. Documentation from Area JPCs for noting Noted.
Councillor Daithí De Róiste Chairperson 18th March 2016
Attendance: Committee Members Councillor Daithí De Róiste (Chairperson) Councillor Daithí Doolan (Vice Chairperson) Councillors: Dermot Lacey, Ray McAdam, Larry O’Toole, Paul McAuliffe, Teresa Keegan Deputies Aengus Ó Snódaigh, Eric Byrne Brendan Kenny, Assistant Chief Executive, Dublin City Council Assistant Commissioner Jack Nolan, An Garda Síochána Inspector David Butler, An Garda Síochána David Brennan, Dublin City Business Association (DCBA) Richard Guiney, Dublin Town Gerry Byrne, Darndale Community Representative Tony Duffin, Ana Liffey Drug Project Peter O’Connor, North East Inner City Partnership Ruth Treacy, Senior Staff Officer (Minutes)
Also in Attendance: Gavin Collins & Tom Ayres, Iarnród Éireann, Brian Hanney (Waste Management Division) & Michael Clarke (Housing Maintenance Section), Dublin City Council
Apologies: An tArdmhéara, Críona Ní Dhálaigh, Deputies Maureen O’Sullivan & Catherine Byrne, Councillor Kieran Binchy, Zéphyrin Ngaliema
Page 304 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 101/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of South East Area Joint Policing Sub-committee
Breviate of the South East Area Joint Policing Sub-committee Meeting held on 10th March 2016
In accordance with the Joint Policing Committee Guidelines, the breviate of the meeting of the South East Area Joint Policing Sub-committee held on 10th March 2016 is set out hereunder.
Order:
1. Minutes of previous meeting
2. Presentation “The Probation Service” by Margaret Griffin. Assistant Principal Probation Officer
3. Work Plan 2015 – Area Updates Quarter 1 Review presented by Rose Kenny, Area Manager
4. Presentation on DMR South Crime Statistics made by Superintendent Pat Conlon. Presentation on DMR South Central Crime Statistics made by Chief Superintendent Francis Clerkin.
5. Promotion of JPC Members requested to continue to promote the JPC.
Councillor Mannix Flynn Chairperson 10th March 2016
Page 305 Attendance:
South East Area Councillors Garda Síochána Cllr Mannix Flynn (Chairperson) Chief Superintendent Francis Clerkin Cllr Ciaran Binchy Superintendent Pat Conlon Cllr Dermot Lacey Superintendent Gerald Delmar Cllr Mary Freehill Inspector Conor O’Neill Cllr Patrick Costello Cllr Sonya Stapleton Community Representatives Cllr Paddy McCartan Martin Harte Cllr Frank Kennedy Damien Coughlan Fionnuala Blake Dublin City Council Esther McGrath Rose Kenny, Area Manager Frank Lambe, Assistant Area Manager Apologies: Chief Superintendent Orla McPartlin Also present Superintendent Gerald Delmar Kevin O’Sullivan, Public Domain Enforcement Jim O’Callaghan T.D. Officer Ciarán Flanagan Eimear O’Sullivan, Senior Staff Officer Teresa Weafer
Page 306 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 106/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the North West Area Joint Policing Sub-committee
Breviate of the North West Area Joint Policing Sub-committee Meeting held on Monday 14th March 2016 at 3.00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Ballymun Civic Centre
There were no items to be referred to the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee
Attendance:
Councillors: Seamas McGrattan, Noeleen Reilly, Emma Murphy, Teresa Keegan, Andrew Montague, David Costello, Anthony Connaghan, Aine Clancy.
TDs: Deputy Dessie Ellis
Officials: Dave Dinnigan (Executive Manager), Aidan Maher (Senior Executive Officer), Mary Taylor (Senior Executive Officer), Lisa Keenan (Staff Officer), Mick Clarke ( Area Housing Manager).
Gardaí: Chief Superintendent Pat Clavin, Chief Superintendent Barry O’Brien, Superintendent Finbarr Murphy, Inspector John Burke, Sgt. Aidan Flanagan.
Community Reps: Mr. Frank Murphy.
Safety Fora Reps: Mr. Niall Counihan, Ms. Louise Butler
Apologies: Deputy Roisin Shorthall, Mr. Tony Byrne, Inspector Liam Casey, Mr. John Bennett.
Councillor Séamas McGrattan Chairperson 15th March 2016
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To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 133/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of Finance Strategic Policy Committee
BREVIATE OF FINANCE STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 7th APRIL 2016
1. Minutes of the meeting held on 21st January 2016
Minutes agreed. Minutes proposed by Cllr. P. Bourke and seconded by Cllr. N. Reilly.
2. Matters arising
Pyrite Works Agreed: It was agreed that this item will be kept on the agenda for a future meeting.
Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) Agreed: It was agreed that the 2014 Accounts would be circulated to members once they have been presented to the Oireachtas and will be included on the agenda for 16th June 2016 SPC meeting. Agreed: In discussions on the future plans for the transferred assets including the Jeanie Johnston, it was agreed that the Financial Feasibility Study carried out by the City Council would be brought to the June 2016 SPC meeting.
Temple Bar Cultural Trust Update report on property disposals was circulated and the contents were noted.
Report on the Acquisitions Committee All acquisitions will be listed in the monthly management report from the Planning and Development Department which issues to the monthly City Council Meetings.
3. Hotel Bed Tax Agreed: Regarding the issue of Galway City Council’s examination of the introduction of a hotel bed tax, it was noted that a report on this research would be provided to the next meeting. Agreed: A report would be prepared for the next meeting on this matter. Agreed: It was agreed that this item would be returned to at the next SPC meeting. Agreed: It was agreed that acknowledgement of the enormous work carried out by Dublin City Council during the Commemoration period should be noted.
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4. East Link Bridge Report – Ringsend Toll Bridge Designated Activity Company
Agreed: A further report would be requested detailing the application of funds arising from the bridge. In particular, the report would include the level of details contained in the report presented to the South East Area Committee meeting. Agreed: An additional report would be sought providing details of the funds available for projects and the running costs of the company. Analysis of the net income, the overall maintenance/upgrading programme and proposed timeline for any works to be carried out would be sought. Agreed: A request to be made for a progress report on the company to the Finance SPC on an annual basis.
5. Rates Debtors 2015 Agreed: A sectoral business case around the issue of a review of the rating legislation is being prepared and when available it will be circulated to members and consideration possibly given to the circulation of this report to the national political spokespersons. Agreed: it was agreed that figures should be included in this report on the percentage of rates payers constituted in an electoral area showing the breakdown of percentage collections in conjunction with the arrears figures provided.
6. Community Gain Fund for the Dublin Waste to Energy Project Agreed: it was agreed that relevant correspondence to the local community regarding the calculation and availability of the fund be communicated to the relevant body.
Agreed: it was agreed that correspondence would issue to the Community Fund Committee expressing the views of the members on the lack of education/training opportunities and housing fund allocations for the local community.
7. BIDs report year ended 31st December 2015 Agreed: A letter would issue to DublinTown acknowledging their work during these commemorations.
8. Finance Strategic Policy Committee – Title Change Agreed: Future agenda items - members to consider agenda items for inclusion on the Committee’s work programme over the next 18 months. Agreed: Regarding the filling of the vacancy following the resignation of David Brennan, DCBA, it was agreed that a city centre business representation should be considered as a replacement. A report will issue to the next meeting.
9. Audit Committee – agreed minutes of 10th December 2015 Minutes noted.
10. A.O.B.
BRL – funding amounts outstanding Agreed: It was agreed following discussions that further correspondence should issue to the Secretary General of DoEC&LG.
Councillor Ruairi McGinley Chairperson Date: 7th April 2016 Page 310
Attendance:
Members Councillor Ruairi McGinley (Chairperson) Councillor Paddy Bourke Councillor Dermot Lacey Councillor Paddy McCartan Councillor Micheál MacDonncha Councillor Noeleen Reilly Councillor Nial Ring Joanna Piechota, Irish Polish Society Gina Quin, Dublin Chamber of Commerce Aidan Sweeney, IBEC
Officials Kathy Quinn, Head of Finance Fintan Moran, Head of Management Accounting Brendan O’Brien, Head of Technical Services, Environment and Transportation Dept. Fiona Murphy, Senior Staff Officer, Finance Secretariat Fiona Collins, A/Assistant Staff Officer, Finance Secretariat Lisa Nolan, Staff Officer (Secretarial), Finance Secretariat
Apologies Councillor Brendan Carr Councillor Hazel De Nortúin Councillor Larry O’Toole Councillor Tom Brabazon Councillor Ray McAdam Eric Fleming, ICTU Dr. Caroline McMullan, DCU
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Page 312 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 143/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of North West Area Committee
Breviate of the month of April 2016
In accordance with standing orders of the Dublin City Council, the Breviate of the meeting of the North West Area Committee held on 19th April 2016 set out hereunder.
NWA/95/16 With reference to the proposed grant of lease of Unit 2, Sillogue Neighbourhood Centre, Ballymun, Dublin 11.
ORDER: Recommend to City Council.
NWA/96/16 With reference to the proposed grant of a 3 year licence for the use of an area at Poppintree Community Sports Centre, Balbutcher Lane North, Poppintree, Dublin 11.
ORDER: Recommend to City Council
Attendance:
NWA Councillors: ORDER: Áine Clancy, Anthony Connaghan, Emma Murphy, Paul McAuliffe, Noeleen Reilly, Cathleen Carney Boud, David Costello, Andrew Montague, Andrew Keegan, Brendan Carr, Teresa Keegan, Cieran Perry.
Officials: Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager, Mary Taylor (Senior Executive Officer), Aidan Maher (Senior Executive Officer), Donal Barron (Area Housing Manager – Ballymun), Derek Healy, (Area Housing Manager), John Twamley (Public Domain Officer), Fergus Synnott (Administrative Officer – Cabra), Bridget Gilbert (Senior Staff Officer), Mary Bellew (Staff Officer), Neil O’Donoghue (Traffic Engineer, NWA).
Consultants: Robert Kelly, Associate Director and Brian McMahon Senior Engineer, Network Operations and Traffic, AECOM Consultants.
The meeting concluded at 18.00
Councillor Aine Clancy Chairperson 26th April 2016
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Page 314 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 135/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of North Central Area Committee
Breviate for the month of April 2016
In accordance with standing orders of the Dublin City Council, the breviate of the meeting of the North Central Area Committee held on 18th April 2016 is set out hereunder.
5035. Planning and Development Matters
a. Proposed disposal of Dublin City Councils fee simple interest in the City Estate premises now known as No. 26 Marino Mart, Fairview, Dublin 3.
Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council
b. Proposed disposal of a plot of ground to the rear of 70 Brian Road, Marino, Dublin 3 to David Byrne and Mary Byrne.
Order: Agreed. Recommend to City Council
Councillor Ciarán O’Moore Cathaoirleach Dated 22nd March 2016
Page 315 Attendance
Councillor Ciarán O’Moore (In chair)
Councillor Tom Brabazon, Councillor Declan Flanagan, Councillor Alison Gilliland, Councillor Deirdre Heney Councillor Jane –Horgan Jones,Councillor John Lyons,Councillor Michael Mac Donncha, Councillor Sean Paul Mahon, Councillor Edel Moran, Councillor Michael O’Brien,Councillor Damian O’Farrell, Councillor Naoise O’Muiri, Councillor Larry O’Toole
Dublin City Council Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager Eoin Ward,Senior Executive Parks Superintendant Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager, Jim Kellt, Assistant Area Manager Dympna McCann, Senior Staff Officer Yvonne Kirwan, Staff Officer Jim Lee, Community and Social Development Officer Aidan Fitzsimons, Area Housing Manager Derek Farrell, Area Housing Manager Helen Smirnova, Senior Executive Engineer Alan O’Mara, Senior Executive Engineer
Kevin O’Brien, Dublin Metro Cormac Rabbitt, Dublin Metro Olivia Kelly, Irish Times Clem Loscher, Media
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To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 142/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Central Area Committee
Breviate for the month of April 2016
In accordance with the Standing Orders of the Dublin City Council, the Breviate of the meeting of the Central Area Committee held on the 12th April, 2016 is submitted herewith.
Councillor Nial Ring Chairperson 12th April, 2016
Page 317 There were no items considered by the Committee and referred to City Council.
Attendance
Cllr. Nial Ring (Chairperson) Cllr. Ciaran Cuffe (Vice Chairperson) Cllr. Ray McAdam Cllr. Eilis Ryan Cllr. Christy Burke Cllr. Gaye Fagan Cllr Janice Boylan Cllr. Gary Gannon
Officials Rose Kenny, Executive Manager, Central Area Eileen Gleeson, Senior Executive Officer, Central Area Maire Igoe, Senior Executive Officer, Planning and Development Brian Swann, Deputy City Architect, City Architects Gerard McGlone, Executive Engineer, Traffic Division Helen Smirnova, Senior Executive Engineer, Traffic Division Chris Butler, Area Housing Manager, Central Area Sean Smith, Area Housing Manager, Central Area Brian Kavanagh, Area Housing Manager, Central Area John McPartlan, Public Domain Officer, Central Area Robert Ingram, Environmental Liaison Officer, Central Area Cathy Cassidy, Senior Staff Officer, Central Area Sandra Walley, Assistant Staff Officer, Central Area
Page 318 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 145/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of South Central Area Committee
Breviate for the month of April 2016
In accordance with standing orders of the Dublin City Council, the Breviate of the meeting of the South Central Area Committee held on 20th April 2016 set out hereunder.
There were no items considered by the Committee and referred to City Council.
Councillor Ray McHugh Chairperson 18th February 2016
Attendance
Apologies An tArdmhéara Críona Ní Dhálaigh and Councillor Daithí Doolan,
Councillors Councillor Daithí De Roiste, Councillor Pat Dunne, Councillor Paul Hand, Councillor Vincent Jackson, Councillor Greg Kelly, Councillor Ray McHugh, Councillor Tina MacVeigh Councillor Rebecca Moynihan and Councillor Hazel Norton.
Officials Bruce Phillips, Area Manager, South Central Area; Declan Ronan, Area Housing Manager, Crumlin Area Office; Nay Noonan Cork, Area Housing Manager, South West Inner City; John Behan, Administrative Officer, Ballyfermot Area Office; Helen Smirnova, Sen. Exec. Engineer, Traffic Management & Control; Adrian Dowling, Assistant Engineer, Traffic Management & Control; Maire Igoe, Senior Executive Officer, Planning & Property Development Dept.; Karen Clarke, Staff Officer, South Central Office; Donna O’Reilly, Assistant Staff Officer, South Central Office; Cathriona Woulfe, Senior Staff Officer, South Central Office.
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Page 320 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 130/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the South East Area Committee
Breviate for the month of April 2016
In accordance with the Standing Orders of the Dublin City Council the Breviate of the meeting of the South East Area Committee held on the 11th April 2016 is set out hereunder.
579. Culture, Recreation, Community and Amenity Matters
ii. Report on grant towards the running costs of private swimming pool for year 2016. Order: Agreed to recommend to city council.
580. Planning and Property Development Department Matters
i. Proposed disposal of a plot of land at No 5 New Street, Dublin 8. Order: Agreed to recommend to city council.
581. South East Area Matters
iii. Nomination of one councillor to fill a vacancy on the Waste to Energy Community Gain Liaison Committee created by the election of former councillor, Jim O’Callaghan to Dáil Éireann. Order: The nomination of Cllr. Frank Kennedy to replace Cllr. Jim O’Callaghan on the Waste to Energy Community Gain Liaison Committee was proposed by Cllr. Dermot Lacey and seconded by Cllr. Claire Byrne and agreed by the committee.
Councillor Paddy McCartan Chairperson Dated 11th April 2016
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Members Councillor P. McCartan (in the chair). Councillors D. Lacey, S. Stapleton, M. Flynn, P. Costello, R. McGinley, C. Andrews, M. Freehill, P. Smyth, A. Feeney, C. O’Connor, F. Kennedy and C. Byrne.
Officials R. Kenny, Area Manager, South East Area Office. F. Lambe, Assistant Area Manager, South East Area Office. M. Ginnetty, Assistant Staff Officer, South East Area Office. P. McCann, Administrative Officer, South East Area Office. J. Wall, Staff Officer, South East Area Office. F. O’Brien, Staff Officer, South East Area Office. G. Geoghegan, Area Housing Manager, South East Area Office. E. Martin, Area Housing Manager, South East Area Office. C. Adamson, Assistant Engineer, Traffic Management & Control Section. P. Leonard, Executive Landscape Architect, Parks & Landscapes Services Division. M. Coyle, Assistant Parks Superintendant, Parks & Landscapes Services Division. L. Moore, City Parks Superintendant, Parks & Landscapes Services Division. M. Igoe, Senior Executive Officer, Planning Management Team.
Page 322 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 131/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Protocol Committee
Breviate of the Meeting of the Protocol Committee held on 31st March 2016
In accordance with Standing Orders of the City Council, the Breviate of the Meeting of the Protocol Committee held on 31st March 2016 is submitted herewith.
1. Receptions notified by the Lord Mayor
ODate Function Nos
04.03.16 Ode to Marianne Performance 60
08.03.16 Lá idirnáisiúnta na mBan/International Women’s Day 50
11.03.16 Rang P7 fromBunscoil an tSléibhe Dhuibh in Ballymurphy, Belfast 31
12.03.16 Members of the Arch Clubs 91
12.03.16 Junior Cert students from Chevreul school in Lyon 60
14.03.16 ICA Group 30
15.03.16 Cór Duibhlinne 32
26.03.16 US American Trade Union & Elected Officials 100 30.03.16 Ionad Buail Isteach Group 40 31.03.16 Welcome Reception for Choral Festival 54 31.03.16 Inner City 1916 Centenary Group 60
Order: Agreed & recommend to Council
2. Conferences attended by Councillors Cllr. Declan Flanagan, AILG "In Service" Councillor Training - Module 1, Local Authority Safety Services. 13th February 2016, Dooley’s Hotel, County Waterford.
Cllr. Paddy Bourke, AILG "In Service" Councillor Training - Module 1, Local Authority Safety Services.18th February 2016, Bloomfield Hotel, County Westmeath. Order: Agreed & recommend to Council
Page 323 3. IPB – Inaugural Members Engagement Forum
Councillor Lacey reported that as the City Council’s IPB nominee he had attended the Inaugural Members Engagement Forum in Kilkenny on 8th March 2016. Under the regulations such attendance requires the sanction of the elected Members. Order: The Committee authorised Cllr. Lacey’s attendance at this Forum and the payment of associated costs. Recommend to Council.
Cllr. Dermot Lacey Chairperson - Protocol Committee Dated: 31st March 2016
ATTENDANCE:
Members Cllr. Dermot Lacey (Chair) Cllr. Sonya Stapleton Cllr. Paddy Bourke Cllr. Ciaran O’Moore Cllr. Teresa Keegan Cllr. Aine Clancy Cllr. Patrick Costello Cllr. Deirdre Heney Cllr. Mícheál Mac Donncha Cllr. Ray McHugh Cllr. Naoise Ó Muirí Cllr. Damian O’Farrell
Apologies Cllr. Paul McAuliffe An tArdmhéara, Críona Ní Dhálaigh
Officials Vincent Norton, Executive Manager Michael Gallagher, Staff Officer
Page 324 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 136/2016 Members of Dublin City Council Report of North Central Area Joint Policing Sub-committee
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Breviate of the Meeting of the North Central Area Joint Policing Sub-committee held on the 18th April 2016 ______
1. Minutes of meeting held on 18th January 2016 Order: Noted
2. Garda report Order: E-mail Garda Statistics for DMR North—Coolock Area to the JPC Sub- committee Future statistics to include the Santry Area Committee requested colour coded maps outlining the Garda sub-districts
3. North Central Strategic Objectives:
Night Time economy – Public Houses and late night venues Proposal to prepare a review for July meeting
Order: Order: Assistant Area Manager updated the Committee regarding strategic objective assigned to the Joint Policing Sub Committee meeting of the North Central Review the Business night time economy issues . Report will issue to the July meeting of findings following a review over the next 6-8 weeks.
4. Dublin North East Drugs Task Force – 2016 Plan Order: Jim Kelly presented report
5. Update report on four local community police forums in North Central Elaine Mulvenny & Jim Kelly updated Committee on the 4 local community police forums
6. Belcamp Lane trespass report Order: Mary Hayes gave update on illegal trespass at Belcamp Lane. E-mail Drawing. COM requested cost of removing Litter from Belcamp Site. Re-examine possibility of opening Road onto the R139
7. Any Other Business and future items
Councillor Larry O’Toole Cathaoirleach Dated 19th April 2016
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Attendance:
Councillor Paddy Bourke, Councillor Tom Brabazon, Councillor Alison Gilliland , Councillor John Lyons,Councillor Michael Mac Donncha,Councillor Seán Paul Mahon, Councillor Edel Moran, Councillor Damian O’Farrell, Councillor Ciaran O’Moore, Councillor Naoise O’Muirí, Deputy Tommy Broughan T.D, Deputy Denise Mitchell,
Chief Superintendent Finbarr O’Brien, Superintendent Joe O’Connor Inspector John Gordon for Superintendent Gerard Donnelly
Dave Dinnigan, Area Manager Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager Dympna Mc Cann, Senior Staff Officer Jim Lee, Community and Social Development Officer Aidan Fitzsimons, Area Housing Manager Derek Farrell, Area Housing Manager
Apologies
Rose Wall, CLM Deirdre Tobin, Clontarf Shane Brennan, Drugs Task Force
Apologies:
Rose Wall, Northside Mediation Deirdre Tobin
Page 326 1) DEPUTY LORD MAYOR, CLLR CIERAN PERRY Received :19/12/2014 Replaced: 29/04/2015 That this Council calls on the Fine Gael/Labour Government to immediately rescind the draconian FEMPI legislation which allows Ministers to unilaterally cut public servants wages and alter their working conditions.
2) COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY Received: 22/01/2015 Replaced: 23/01/2016 The Council calls on the Chief Executive to write to the British Government on behalf of Dublin City Council to request that the diaries of Roger Casement be returned to Ireland in 2016.
3) COUNCILLOR PAUL MCAULIFFE Received: 23/10/2014 (Swapped in February 2016) Replaced: 23/09/2015 Dublin City Council endorses the policy document ‘Dublin a City of Villages’ which sets out a range of policy measures to renew our urban villages.
4) COUNCILLOR KIERAN BINCHY Received: 23/01/2015
That the Chief Executive introduces 30km per hour speed limits on appropriate inner city and suburban residential roads in order to increase the quality of life, protect children, and to encourage walking and cycling for short local journeys.
5) COUNCILLOR SONYA STAPLETON Received: 23/01/2015
That this Council calls on the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Alan Kelly, to make a formal statement to this Council as to how, given that over the course of the past twenty years successive Councils have voted against the development of the Poolbeg Incinerator and, given that international best practice points to smaller, more localised models, and given that in this Council there was cross party unanimity in opposition to the proposals how, flying in the face of local democracy, this decision remains an executive function of the Chief Executive and is now set to proceed. We call on the Minister to do everything within his power to immediately put a stop to this.
6) COUNCILLORS CIARÁN CUFFE & ANDREW MONTAGUE Received: 23/01/2015 Replaced: 20/02/2015 That this City Council initiates a formal public consultation process on the introduction of 30 kph speed limits in all residential areas within the city, and advertise such consultation at the earliest opportunity.
7) COUNCILLOR BRENDAN CARR Received: 09/02/2015 Replaced : 09/11/2015 In light of the increase in Garda numbers, this City Council calls on the Minister for Justice to reinstate the Cabra Garda Station to its previous status prior to its downgrading by providing extra Gardai to ensure that it can carry out its original operations and ensuring that the station is open to the public 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Page 327 8) COUNCILLOR CIARÁN O’MOORE Received: 20/02/2015 Replaced: 24/06/2015 I propose this motion to ban any sex/adult shops with in a 3km of any schools or children playing areas.
9) COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON Received: 20/02/2015 Replaced: 16/03/2015 Accordance with The World Health Organisation's 2001 Stockholm Declaration on Young People and Alcohol, which stated: “Public health policies concerning alcohol need to be formulated by public health interests, without interference from commercial interests.” The Members of this City Council call on DCC to prohibit the granting of advertising space and the use of Dublin City Council venues for the promotion of any alcohol-related health campaigns which are funded by commercial interests involved in the sale of alcohol.
10) COUNCILLOR JANICE BOYLAN Received: 20/02/2015
That this Council, recognising the need for safety for children at play in the housing estates in which they live, calls on the Minister for Transport to pass the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2015 commonly known as Jake's Law, in memory of Jake Brennan, in order to introduce a new mandatory speed limit of 20km specifically for housing estates. The council further commits to writing to the Minister on this issue and circulating this letter to all other local authorities in the state for their consideration.
11) COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND Received: 20/02/2015
That Dublin City Council recognises the global growth in the sport of MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and the opportunities this sport potentially gives to the economic growth of this City. To this end, the City Council requests the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC, the Planning and International Relations SPC and Dublin City Council staff to do the following: a) Develop a plan for enticing MMA events to be held in the Dublin City Council Area. b) Build a relationship with the UFC, with the long term aim to have an annual Fight Night event held in the 3 Arena in and around St. Patrick's week. c) In the event there is an Irish champion in the UFC to attempt to get a title fight held in either Croke Park or Lansdowne Road in the summer months. d) Build a relationship with other MMA organisations and attempt to get them hold events in Ireland, such as Bellator, ONE FC, Invicta FC, WSOF, EFC etc.
12) COUNCILLOR PADDY SMYTH Received: 20/04/2015 Replaced: 20/01/2016
That Dublin City Council, in an attempt to curtail our city’s increasingly obesogenic environment, change it’s planning regulations to ensure that no more than 10% of the units in new shopping developments are occupied by Fast Food Restaurants.
The council should also make the granting of planning permission for new individual retail units, conditional on the vendors therein not selling (non-alcoholic) beverages with a sugar content of greater than 5% from the premises.
Page 328 13) COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY Received: 11/05/2015 Replaced: 16/042016 That Dublin City Council recognises: a) The use of wild animals in circuses is outdated now that there are other, better ways to see and learn about wild animals b) Using wild animals in circuses adds nothing to human understanding and conservation of wild animals and the natural environment c) Circuses can still be enjoyed even if they do not include animals d) People should recognise and respect the wild nature and innate value of wild animals e) Using wild animals solely for circus performance is unbefitting to their wildness f) Calls on the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development to introduce and ensure appropriate enforcement of a strict ban on the use of wild non- domesticated animals in circuses g) Bans the use of Dublin City Council land for wild animal circuses until a time that legislation is brought in to enact a ban.
14) COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS Received: 22/05/2015 Replaced: 06/10/2015 That given the Housing Emergency and the need to secure sites for Modular Housing that this Council calls on the Minister for Communications and the RTE Authority to make available an area on their vast land holding for Modular Housing and in so doing make a tangible commitment to resolving the Housing crisis.
15) COUNCILLOR NAOISE Ó MUIRÍ Received: 27/05/2015
That the Parnell Monument be moved from its current location to another location on O’Connell Street to optimise Traffic Flow.
16) MOTION FROM THE SOUTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE FROM THEIR SEPTEMBER MEETING Received: 18/06/2015 Replaced: 17/09/2015 This Area Committee recognises that the overwhelming majority of people are continuing to boycott water charges, that Irish Water is unviable because it has failed the Eurostat test and because it has spent over 800 million euro to date without dealing with the problem of water leakages, that the spending by Irish Water on billing and attempting to collect monies from the population as a whole, is a complete waste of scarce resources and calls for the immediate abolition of the water charges and Irish Water.
17) COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN Received: 24/06/2015
That this meeting of Dublin City Council calls on the CEO to initiate a full independent forensic audit of the Dublin City BIDs company, also known as Dublin Town. This review and assessment to include effectiveness measures, all financial dealings and incomes, salaries and payment levels for staff and executive officers, all tendering and procurement processes and contractual arrangements. Also that DCC carry out an evaluation survey within the BID area and within the BID membership regarding satisfaction rating and the effectiveness and performance of BID within the city council administrative area.
This report also to include compliance with corporate governance and best accountancy practices. The BIDS company was inaugurated and initiated under legal act and the City Council is the rating authority responsible for the rate levy that
Page 329 goes to the BID company. It is the duty of DCC to carry out a full over view of this company in keeping with European best practices in accountability and transparency for public funds.
18) COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS Received: 24/06/2015
Noting the work carried out over the past year by the North Central Area staff, a number of elected representatives in conjunction with the local residents and several local agencies and the Gardai in improving the park in Darndale which has led to many positive developments including increased public usage, less dumping and fewer horses, almost daily fishing at the pond, and a major fun day, not forgetting to mention the significant sporting success of the local football club, Darndale FC, it is most disappointing to hear from residents of recent problems in the park.
There has been a recurrence of some of the problems that were a consistent feature of the past year, namely the presence in the park of both horses and quad bikes, as well as the issue emerging with the dumping of needles and condoms in the children’s’ playground. A key factor in the recurrence of some of the park’s problems is the lack of a physical presence of workers in the park, who could provide a sense of safety and security whilst assisting with local events and clubs, carrying out some basic work, all the while enhancing community life by assisting in the creation of a vibrant park life. Tremendous efforts by DCC local area staff to bring this situation about were destroyed by the intransigence of the Department of Social Protection some months ago. Further noting the plans for the park in the months ahead, including further boundary and football pitch improvements, the renewal of the all-weather pitch, as well as grant applications for the second pitch and some outdoor gym equipment and the installation of two seats on a trial basis, it is imperative that this Council demand the following: The immediate deployment of Dublin City Council staff to Darndale Park to work as Park Rangers, similar to the situation one finds in our neighbouring local authority, Fingal, and elsewhere.
The presence of Park Rangers would transform the park’s fortunes, protecting the improvements already secured and ensuring that the proposed plans for the park in the months ahead can proceed with the certainty that the time and resources, both financial and physical, will not be wasted. Most importantly, a message would be sent to the local community that Dublin City Council is most serious about ensuring the future viability of the Darndale Park.
19) COUNCILLOR TOM BRABAZON Received: 24/06/2015
Glaonn an Comhairle seo ar an bPríomhfheidhmeanach, polasaí nó polasaithe, a chur i bhfeidhm a dhéanann cinnte de go gcuirfear an tseirbhís chéanna ar fáil don phobal as Gaeilge is a chuirtear ar fáil as Béarla in aon chonradh as an nua nó atá á athnuachan, mar shampla ar nós na seirbhíse don phobal le Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes, agus go gcuirfear gach dualagas a bhaineann le hAcht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla 2003 san áireamh chomh maith.
20) COUNCILLOR DAITHÍ DE RÓISTE Received: 24/06/2015
That this Council fully endorses Community Courts to tackle low level crime in Dublin City and calls on the Minister to put in place a trial scheme in Dublin City in which these courts can be established with all resources necessary to ensure their best chance of success.
Page 330 21) COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON Received: 23/09/2015
That Dublin City Council ensures areas like Chapelizod, Ballyfermot, Bluebell, Drimnagh and Walkinstown are included in the next phase of the extension of the Coca-Cola Zero dublinbikes.
22) COUNCILLOR DAITHÍ DOOLAN Received: 23/09/2015
Dublin City Council notes that homelessness in Dublin is at crisis point and calls on the government to inform Eurostat that it is an emergency situation. This will allow the state to provide funding for a building programme and to speed up the public procurement process when building social housing.
23) COUNCILLOR RAY McHUGH Received: 25/09/2015
To call on the Chief Executive to arrange a feasibility study to look into building a swimming pool on or near the St. Catherine’s Community Sports Complex, Marrowbone Lane, Dublin 8.
24) COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O’BRIEN Received: 22/10/2015
That Dublin City Council rejects the debt and deficit rules arising from the Fiscal Compact referendum that are being cited as an impediment to the Council raising the necessary finance to build social and affordable housing and cited as a reason for forms of public private partnerships being pursued in order to build accommodation on council-owned land.
25) COUNCILLOR MARY FREEHILL Received: 23/11/2015 Replaced: 20/4/2016
That this Council: Recognises that the decision to remain or leave the European Union is a matter for UK voters to determine in a referendum on 23 June; Asserts that as a fellow Member State with strong ties of people, trade and shared history, Ireland has a strategic interest in the outcome of the referendum; Notes the strong links between Dublin and cities around the UK, including Liverpool, Dublin’s twin city since 1997; Notes that a series of expert reports in Ireland and the UK indicate that Ireland would be disproportionately negatively affected by a UK decision to leave the European Union; Acknowledges the role of the European Union in strengthening Ireland’s bilateral relationship with the United Kingdom; Notes the importance of EU membership in the context of our land border with Northern Ireland and the generous PEACE funding provided by the EU to Northern Ireland over many years; Recognises the importance of informed debate and high voter turnout for a positive outcome in the referendum; Recognises the role that people in Ireland can play in engaging with friends, family and colleagues in the UK on this key strategic issue for Ireland.
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Encourages British nationals with a right to vote living in Ireland to register to vote before the closing date of 16 May 2016; Urges Irish people with friends, family and colleagues living in the UK to engage with them by phone, email and through social media, about the importance of this referendum and Ireland’s perspective, the importance of registering to vote and of becoming engaged with the referendum campaign; Encourages initiatives such as the European Movement Ireland’s #PhoneAFriend campaign; Given the twinning relationship between Dublin and Liverpool, will engage with Liverpool City Council following Local Elections in the UK on 5 May.
26) COUNCILLOR DAVID COSTELLO Received: 23/11/2015
That this Council calls on the Minister of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the DoECLG to commission a report on the impact of extending the Dublin City Boundary to the M50 on the north of the City.
27) COUNCILLOR CATHLEEN CARNEY BOUD Received: 24/11/2015
That the Chief Executive reviews the policy and process by which a survey is carried out to determine the need for traffic wardens at primary schools. Currently many schools are being refused, based on a count of how many children try to cross the road. School wardens should be provided where there is a risk from heavy traffic to any child.
Therefore, the count should be based on how heavy the traffic is, not the percentage of children potentially using the service. It makes sense that if traffic wardens were provided, more children could be encouraged to walk to school.
28) COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE Received: 25/11/2015
That this Council, in recognising the limitations of our current revenue streams, in providing the services that both our citizens and visitors expect, requests that our Finance Manager undertakes a study to determine the feasibility of the introduction of a Hotel Bedroom Tax, and reports the findings in good time prior to the preparation of the 2017 estimates.
29) COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O’FARRELL Received: 25/11/2015
That this Council agrees that Dublin's setting on the River Liffey, with the Dublin Mountains to the south, Howth to the north, and also the amenities and wildlife of Dublin Bay, is a unique one, and it is critical to retain existing key landscapes and open spaces which offer so much to the city in terms of amenity and place. The main areas of national landscape importance, which are significant in the context of the city, comprise North Bull Island and extensive parkland areas.
Furthermore it is the policy of Dublin City Council to protect and enhance views and prospects which contribute to the appreciation of landscape and natural heritage and it is an objective of Dublin City Council to investigate the following areas (North Bull Island & St Anne's Park) with a view to determining their suitability for designation as
Page 332 Landscape Conservation Areas. All the above as per Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 Chapter 6 Greening the City/Landscape 6.4.2.
30) COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY Received: 19/01/2016
This Council reaffirms its support for the provision of Caretakers for our Senior Citizens complexes from within the permanent full time staff of Dublin City Council and rejects reported efforts by the Chief Executive to privatize the service.
31) COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND Received: 20/01/2016
That Dublin City Council recognises the importance of sustainable and decent employment in Dublin City, not only as a contributor to the city's overall economic activity but as the bedrock of a fair and more equal society for Dublin citizens, therefore Dublin City Council commits to partnering with SIPTU and ICTU in implementing The Working City Initiative.
32) MOTION FROM THE NORTH CENTRAL AREA COMMITTEE FROM THEIR DECEMBER MEETING Received: 22/12/2015
That this Area Committee agree that we are concerned, that in respect of land zoned Z15 the ‘open for consideration’ use in the current Dublin City Development Plan 2011-2017 is being improperly used for excessive residential development proposals. This is not the intention of the ‘open for consideration’ use which is set out very clearly in the Development Plan:
An ‘open for consideration’ use is one which may be permitted where the planning authority is satisfied that the proposed development would be compatible with the overall policies and objectives for the zone, would not have undesirable effects on permitted uses, and would otherwise be consistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
33) COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY Received: 24/02/2016
This Council calls on a review of the voter register for all elections. We are calling that all citizens should be registered by their PPS Number and that it should kick in on their 18th birthday.
34) COUNCILLOR TINA MACVEIGH Received: 24/02/2016
That this Council agrees not to accept any proposals from the Minister for the Environment to impose punitive charges on household recycled waste.
35) COUNCILLOR NIAL RING Received: 07/03/2016
That the Members agree that all Dublin City Council offices fly the national flag on one day per month, such day to be agreed.
36) COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY Received: 22/03/2016
That Dublin City Council agrees that clearways which allow parking up to a certain time be delineated in such a way that motorists (who normally would not park in a clearway), would be made aware that they are parking in a location that will become a clearway at a certain time.
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37) COUNCILLOR LARRY O’TOOLE Received: 23/03/2016
That this Council reviews and considers raising the Income Threshold Limit for housing applications.
38) MOTION FROM THE NORTH WEST AREA COMMITTEE FROM THEIR MARCH MEETING Received: 01/03/2016
The North West Area Committee note the lack of transportation and infrastructure in the North West Area and welcome any solution including the proposed Metro Dublin. We call for it to be given a full evaluation by the new Minister.
39) COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN Received: 27/04/2016
That this Council directs the Chief Executive to provide an updated Financial Contribution Scheme to this Council with a view to presenting it to the Department of Environment as a possible solution in helping alleviate the Housing/Homeless Crisis.
40) COUNCILLOR NORMA SAMMON Received: 27/04/2016
That the Chief Executive looks at the process by which a 36 metre telecommunications mast was erected at Drumcondra Train Station by Irish Rail and, in particular, what, if any, was Dublin City Council's involvement with its development, if there a review being carried out and, if so, that the Chief Executive provides an update. That it be established if the positioning of the mast can be altered at the intervention of Dublin City Council. That it be established if the vegetation around the station was removed by Dublin City Council in conjunction with Irish Rail.
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