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DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL

Minutes of the County Council Meeting held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on Monday, 13 June 2016 at 5.00 pm

PRESENT:

Bailey, John F Lewis, Hugh Baker, Marie McCarthy, Lettie Blain, Emma McGovern, Lynsey Brennan, Shay McKinney, Carron Colgan, Anne Merrigan, Michael Cuffe, Jennifer Murphy, Brian Curran, Chris Murphy, Tom Devlin, Cormac Nic Cormaic, Sorcha Dockery, Liam O'Brien, Peter Donnelly, Deirdre O'Brien, Shane Fayne, Mary O'Callaghan, Denis Feeney, Kate O'Neill, Seamas Furlong, Karen Saul, Barry Gildea, Jim Smith, Donal Halpin, Melisa Smyth, Carrie Hanafin, Mary Smyth, Ossian Hand, Pat Stewart, Patricia Kennedy, John Tallon, Grace Kingston, Deirdre Ward, Barry

Apologies for inability to attend were received for Councillor Kevin Daly

Absent: Councillor Karl Gill

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Cormac Devlin presided.

OFFICIALS PRESENT:

Philomena Poole (Chief Executive), Frank Austin (Director of Infrastructure and Climate Change), Helena Cunningham (Director of Finance and Risk Management), Andrée Dargan (County Architect, Architects), Mary Henchy (Director of Planning and Organisational Innovation), Catherine Keenan (Director of Housing), Dearbhla Lawson (Director of Economic, Community and Cultural Development), Tom McHugh (Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Corporate, Communications and Governance), Richard Shakespeare (Director of Municipal Services), Thomas Mahon (Senior Executive Officer, Corporate, Communications and Governance), Michael Mangan (Senior Engineer Projects, Infrastructure and Climate Change) and Pamela Graydon (Senior Staff Officer, Corporate, Communications and Governance)

C/254/16 Presiding Chairperson

It was AGREED that the outgoing Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul, would preside until the election of An Cathaoirleach.

1 C/255/16 Address of Outgoing Cathaoirleach

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul thanked the Members, the Chief Executive, the Management Team and the staff for their support and hard work during the year.

Outgoing Cathaoirleach’s Speech

“It has been a very busy year for me as Cathaoirleach and also as a father of three young kids. I have to say that I have enjoyed every moment of it. During the last week I took a little bit of time to reflect on the year. In total I attended over 250 events or meetings as Cathaoirleach. There are not many other jobs that you can find that allows to you cut ribbons, start the iron man, launch books, open community centres and sporting facilities. The role is a very important role which also involves the Chairing of Council meetings, I probably won’t miss the Chairing of the Council meetings too much but I hope I have been as fair and honest as I possibly can. I don’t have 20/20 vision but I think, hopefully, we got through the year as Councillors still on talking terms.

There are a number of important things that we did; the Budget is an important process that we managed to stir through; the County Development Plan was an experience that I can tell people about.

On a sombre note during the year we had two tragedies; The Carrickmines tragedy and the Berkeley tragedy. We think of the families and victims involved in both tragedies.

One of the greatest joys in being Cathaoirleach was meeting people from all over the County, visiting schools, particularly I had a tear in my eye this morning in Scoil San Treasa when I went to hand them an award and I literally had 300 kids and the whole school in front of me so as someone who left there many many years ago I was delighted to go back. I met a huge amount of people: festivals, business groups, sports associations.

I had a few themes during the year that I tried to concentrate on tourism, enterprise, local businesses, sport and volunteerism. In the sport sector I was delighted and honoured to open the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus which is a huge addition to the Council in the Glencullen area. It was a great day opening the Shankill Indoor Tennis Club establishment, I was delighted to have the honour in doing that yesterday. Helping to initiate a Sports Strategy again is something that I think will help to stir the Council and relieve some of the congestion over the next couple of years and decades.

The Cathaoirleach’s Sports Awards was the first time they have ever been done and is something that I took a lot of pride in and there was huge support from the Councils Sports Office.

Volunteerism is the final theme of my year and in the last couple of months I rewarded and acknowledged volunteers. Last year Councillor Marie Baker held the first Volunteer Recognition Awards, I continued that tradition and we were delighted to have over 100 people receive their volunteer certificates and crystal. We also had the Sports Awards, Cathaoirleach’s Awards and a particular highlight was awarding the Freedom of the County our highest honour to Jane and Brendan McKenna, the founders of LauraLynn.

A couple of highlights I remember from the year: I think we take this building for granted in terms of the Chamber, the stairwell and the Assembly Hall. When we are here every couple of days the beauty and charm of the building tends to be less notable to us but I was reminded again during the Award Ceremonies how many people that have never been here are so delighted with coming to County Hall and many brought their families along also.

2 The Office of An Cathaoirleach, in my view, needs to be modernised and hopefully we will look at doing that. Everyone has their different style but I think we should promote it within the County.

We talk about our assets in the County being the mountains and the sea, as someone who has come from the private sector I can see 100 per cent that our biggest assets here are our staff. The word public servant is exactly what it is, the amount of time, effort and work all sections of Departments do here, it was only brought home to me in the last year with the amount of events I have been at, the amount of events the Council organise all over the County by all different Departments – Sports, Arts, the Theatre, the LexIcon, the strongest most valuable assets are the staff in this building and the various buildings around. I would like to thank them for their huge contribution and support.

A few things before I finish up. I would like to thank my Fine Gael colleagues for electing me to the position and selecting me as a candidate for Cathaoirleach. I would like to thank all of the Elected Members in that Chamber for this year. I would like to thank An Leas Chathaoirleach, Councillor Pat Hand for assisting me during the year. The voters of the Stillorgan LEA who have supported me over the last few years. Finally I would like to thank the Chief Executive, Philomena Poole, for her support, patience and encouragement. I would also like to thank the Management Team, Carla in the Chief Executive’s Office, Nigel in the Cathaoirleach’s Office, the Communications Office, Therese, Conor, Brid, Karen and all in Corporate, Communications and Governance Department, they do great work and are the epitome of what public service is all about.

Finally to my wife Deirdre who is watching the webcast, I would like to thank her for getting me here and for her patience and support.

I have enjoyed my term in office and look forward to taking my seat in the Chamber.”

The Members and Ms. P. Poole, Chief Executive congratulated An Cathaoirleach on his promotion of the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown during his year in office.

Ms. P. Poole, Chief Executive, presented An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul, with a photo album as a memento of his year’s term in office.

C/256/16 (Agenda Item No. 1) Election of An Cathaoirleach

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul invited nominations for the election of An Cathaoirleach.

Councillor C. Devlin was proposed by Councillor S. Brennan and seconded by Councillor J. Bailey.

Councillor P. O’Brien was proposed by Councillor D. O’Callaghan and seconded by Councillor D. Kingston.

Councillor C. Curran was proposed by Councillor S. Nic Cormaic and seconded by Councillor S. O’Brien.

As there were three nominations for the position of An Cathaoirleach a roll call vote took place, the result of which was as follows:

COUNCILLORS: CLLR. C. DEVLIN CLLR. P. O’BRIEN CLLR. C. CURRAN ABSTAINED Bailey, John F. √ Baker, Marie √

3 COUNCILLORS: CLLR. C. DEVLIN CLLR. P. O’BRIEN CLLR. C. CURRAN ABSTAINED Brennan, Shay √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin Devlin, Cormac √ Dockery, Liam √ Donnelly, Deirdre Fayne, Mary √ Feeney, Kate √ Furlong, Karen √ Gildea, Jim √ Gill, Karl Halpin, Melisa √ Hanafin, Mary √ Hand, Pat √ Kennedy, John √ Kingston, Deirdre √ Lewis, Hugh √ McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ McKinney, Carron √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Saul, Barry √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry TOTAL: 19 7 6 1

FOLLOWING THE ROLL CALL VOTE COUNCILLOR CORMAC DEVLIN WAS DECLARED ELECTED AS CATHAOIRLEACH TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE ELECTION OF HIS SUCCESSOR.

4 COUNCILLOR CORMAC DEVLIN WAS INVESTED BY THE OUTGOING CATHAOIRLEACH WITH THE CHAIN OF OFFICE.

The new Cathaoirleach then took the Chair.

Cathaoirleach’s Acceptance Speech

“A Chorleoirí, go raibh mile maith againn

It is great honour and privilege to have been elected Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council here this evening. This Chain and the office has a long tradition in this area and I am honoured to form part of that roll.

I was first elected in June 2004, as it happens, the anniversary was just yesterday 12th June, at the age of 23. In those 12 years, it has been my privilege to represent the Dún Laoghaire LEA. I have served with many fine colleagues during that time and I want to acknowledge and thank each and everyone of them for their support during that time.

If I’m correct in saying so, the person that deemed me elected in 2004 was the man sitting to my left, Tom McHugh and I’m glad to say neither of us look 12 years older.

I am conscious that I also become the first Fianna Fáil Cathaoirleach elected in 12 years and I would like to pay tribute to my former Party colleagues from that term who served for many years on this County Council and some on the Borough Council before that. It is of particular thanks to my Party colleagues for their nomination tonight.

As a Party here in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown, I would also like to formally congratulate and thank former Cllr and now Senator Horkan who joins us from a different perspective in the Chamber tonight.

It is poignant year for anyone passionate about politics and I am truly honoured to have been elected in 2016 and I hope that as County we will continue the wonderful events organised by this Council in the months ahead.

As for my priorities over the next 12 months, I’d like to see further progress being made in tackling the housing crisis in our County, promoting civic engagement through engaging with various community, arts and civic groups and organisation and supporting local enterprise across our County.

I would like to congratulate Cllr. Barry Saul on his year as Cathaoirleach particularly in his endeavours to promote and recognise sports and volunteerism in our County. We are very fortunate to have a strong connection with both and I also wish to thank all of the staff who supported Barry in his role.

To Chief Executive and the Management Team, I look forward to working closely with you during my term and I hope it will be a progressive one. I’d also like to thank the members of Fine Gael, the Green Party and Independents for their support tonight.

I now turn to the public gallery as I’d like to thank my mother, mother in-law, sister and all of my family for all of their support and encouragement over the last 24 months and the proceeding years, thank you for everything. It means so much and as all Councillors here can testify to, you can’t do this job without the support of family.

And finally, but by no means least, I would like to thank my wife Jennifer, our three children for giving me the time to dedicate to this role both now and over the past number of years.

5 To my Council colleagues here, thank you once again for all of your support and I look forward to working with each of you over the next 12 months.”

C/257/16 Presentation of Replica of the Medallion of Office to Former Cathaoirleach

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin presented the outgoing Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul with a replica of the medallion of office to commemorate his year as An Cathaoirleach.

C/258/16 (Agenda Item No. 2) Election of Leas Cathaoirleach

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin invited nominations for the office of Leas Chathaoirleach.

Councillor S. Brennan was proposed by Councillor K. Feeney and seconded by Councillor P. Hand.

Councillor D. Kingston was proposed by Councillor P. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor G. Tallon.

Councillor M. Merrigan was proposed by Councillor S. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor M. Halpin.

As there were three nominations for the position of An Leas Chathaoirleach a roll call vote took place, the result of which was as follows:

COUNCILLORS: CLLR. S. BRENNAN CLLR. D. KINGSTON CLLR. M. MERRIGAN Bailey, John F. √ Baker, Marie √ Brennan, Shay √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin Devlin, Cormac √ Dockery, Liam √ Donnelly, Deirdre √ Fayne, Mary √ Feeney, Kate √ Furlong, Karen √ Gildea, Jim √ Gill, Karl Halpin, Melisa √ Hanafin, Mary √ Hand, Pat √ Kennedy, John √ Kingston, Deirdre √ Lewis, Hugh √

6 COUNCILLORS: CLLR. S. BRENNAN CLLR. D. KINGSTON CLLR. M. MERRIGAN McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ McKinney, Carron √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Saul, Barry √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry √ TOTAL: 20 7 8

FOLLOWING THE ROLL CALL VOTE COUNCILLOR SHAY BRENNAN WAS DECLARED ELECTED AS LEAS CHATHAOIRLEACH TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE ELECTION OF HIS SUCCESSOR.

An Leas Chathaoirleach, Councillor S. Brennan thanked the Members for their support.

C/259/16 (Agenda Item No. 3) Confirmation of Minutes

Confirmation of Minutes

(1) Minutes of County Council Meeting held on 9th May 2016 It was proposed by Councillor B. Ward, seconded by Councillor C. Curran and RESOLVED:

“That minutes of the County Council meeting held on 9th May 2016 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

(2) Amended Minute No. DEV/612/15 of the Draft County Development Plan Meeting 15th October 2015 It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan, seconded by Councillor L. Dockery and RESOLVED:

“That amended minute from meeting of the Draft County Development Plan held on 15th October 2015 (minute no. DEV/612/15) be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

7 C/260/16 (Agenda Item No. 4) Questions

It was AGREED to WITHDRAW question no. A.9 in the name of Councillor M. Merrigan from the agenda.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor S, Brennan and RESOLVED:

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (c) question numbers A.1 to A.8 and A.10 to A.20 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

C/261/16 (Agenda Item No. A1) Councillor C Devlin: Carrickmines Conservation Plan

C/262/16 (Agenda Item No. A2) Councillor C Devlin: Traffic Survey

C/263/16 (Agenda Item No. A3) Councillor C. Devlin: Earth Hour 2016

C/264/16 (Agenda Item No. A4) Councillor C. Devlin: Derelict Sites Register

C/265/16 (Agenda Item No. A5) Councillor C. Devlin: Cycle Tracks

C/266/16 (Agenda Item No. A6) Councillor D. Kingston: CCTV Litter Black Spots

C/267/16 (Agenda Item No. A7) Councillor K. Gill: Compulsory Purchase

C/268/16 (Agenda Item No. A8) Councillor K. Gill: Housing Departments Use of Doctor as Medical Adjudicator

C/269/16 (Agenda Item No. A10) Councillor M. Merrigan: RÁS Tenancy Agreements

C/270/16 (Agenda Item No. A11) Councillor M. Merrigan: Business Improvement District Scheme

C/271/16 (Agenda Item No. A12) Councillor M. Merrigan: DLR Properties Ltd

8 C/272/16 (Agenda Item No. A13) Councillor M. Merrigan: Funding for Social Housing Programme

C/273/16 (Agenda Item No. A14) Councillor T. Murphy: "TA" - Glenamuck Road

C/274/16 (Agenda Item No. A15) Councillor T. Murphy: Planning Permissions Review

C/275/16 (Agenda Item No. A16) Councillor C. Smyth: Laneway Closures Programme

C/276/16 (Agenda Item No. A17) Councillor O. Smyth: Residential Construction by Housing Co- operatives

C/277/16 (Agenda Item No. A18) Councillor O. Smyth: Report on Use of CCTV

C/278/16 (Agenda Item No. A19) Councillor O. Smyth: Vacant Properties Rates Rebate

C/279/16 (Agenda Item No. A20) Councillor P. Stewart: Parking Permits

C/280/16 (Agenda Item No. 5a) Conferences and Training for Councillors in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended by Sections 53 (2) of the Local Government Act

List of Conferences and Training Courses for Councillors

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy, seconded by Councillor D. Kingston and RESOLVED:

“That in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act, 2001 as amended by Section 53 (2) of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 attendance by Members at the conferences/seminars/training courses outlined in the foregoing report is hereby authorised.”

C/281/16 (Agenda Item No. 5b) Conferences and Training for Councillors in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended by Sections 53 (2) of the Local Government Act

9 Approval of Nominations for Conferences and Training Courses

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

Training

AILG in Service Training: Letterkenny It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy, seconded by Councillor D. Kingston and RESOLVED:

“That Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council nominates Councillor Kevin Daly to attend “AILG in Service training on the 14th May [B&W] Station House Hotel, Letterkenny.”

AILG in Service Training: Dundalk It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy, seconded by Councillor D. Kingston and RESOLVED:

“That Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council nominates Councillors Kate Feeney and Chris Curran to attend “AILG in Service on the 18th June 2016 in Dundalk, Co. Louth.”

C/282/16 (Agenda Item No. 5c) Conferences and Training for Councillors in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended by Sections 53 (2) of the Local Government Act

Conference and Training Report Documents Submitted

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED and NOTED.

C/283/16 (Agenda Item No. 6) Proposed Disposal of Properties

It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading.

C/284/16 (Agenda Item No. 7) Casual Vacancy arising from the Election of Victor Boyhan, Independent to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan, seconded by Councillor L. McGovern and RESOLVED:

“That Ms. Anne Colgan be co-opted to fill the casual vacancy on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council resulting from Victor Boyhan’s election to Seanad Éireann.”

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin, the Group Leaders and the Chief Executive, on behalf of the Members and staff congratulated Councillor Anne Colgan on becoming a Member of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

C/285/16 (Agenda Item No. 7a) Vacancy on Social Housing Strategic Policy Committee arising from the Election of Victor Boyhan, Independent to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

10 It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan, seconded by Councillor L. McGovern and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor A. Colgan be appointed to the Social Housing Strategic Policy Committee.”

C/286/16 (Agenda Item No. 8) Casual Vacancy arising from the Election of Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor S. Brennan, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That Mr. Donal Smith be co-opted to fill the casual vacancy on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council resulting from Gerry Horkan’s election to Seanad Éireann.”

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin, the Group Leaders and the Chief Executive, on behalf of the Members and staff congratulated Councillor Donal Smith on becoming a Member of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

C/287/16 (Agenda Item No. 8a) Vacancy on Transportation and County Wide Strategic Policy Committee arising from the Election of Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor S. Brennan, seconded by Councillor M. Hanafin and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor D. Smith be appointed to the Transportation and County Wide Movement Strategic Policy Committee.”

C/288/16 (Agenda Item No. 8b) Vacancy on Organisation, Procedure and Protocol Committee arising from the Election of Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor S. Brennan and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor J. Gildea be appointed to the Organisation, Procedure and Protocol Committee.”

C/289/16 (Agenda Item No. 8c) Vacancy on the Regional Health Forum due to the election of Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor S. Brennan, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor C. Devlin be appointed to the Regional Health Forum.”

C/290/16 (Agenda Item No. 8d) Vacancy on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Theatre Company, arising from the Election of Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

11 It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor S. Brennan and CONSIDERED:

“That Councillor J. Gildea be appointed to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Theatre Company.”

C/291/16 (Agenda Item No. 9) Casual Vacancy arising from the Election of Neale Richmond, Fine Gael to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor P. Stewart and RESOLVED:

“That Ms. Emma Blain be co-opted to fill the casual vacancy on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council resulting from Neale Richmond’s election to Seanad Éireann.”

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin, the Group Leaders and the Chief Executive, on behalf of the Members and staff congratulated Councillor Emma Blain on becoming a Member of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

C/292/16 (Agenda Item No. 9a) Vacancy on Community Development, Cultural and Ageing Strategic Policy Committee arising from the Election of Neale Richmond, Fine Gael to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor M. Baker and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor E. Blain be appointed to the Community Development, Cultural and Ageing Strategic Policy Committee.”

C/293/16 (Agenda Item No. 9b) Vacancy on Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee arising from the Election of Neale Richmond, Fine Gael to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor M. Baker and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor E. Blain be appointed to the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee.”

C/294/16 (Agenda Item No. 9c) Vacancy on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Leisure Services, arising from the Election of Neale Richmond, Fine Gael to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor M. Baker, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor E. Blain be appointed to dlr Leisure Services.”

12 C/295/16 (Agenda Item No. 9d) Vacancy on Sandyford Business District Alliance, arising from the Election of Neale Richmond, Fine Gael to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor P. Hand and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor E. Blain be appointed to the Sandyford Business District Alliance.”

C/296/16 Adjournment of Meeting

It was AGREED to ADJOURN the meeting for 30 minutes.

The meeting adjourned at 6.00 p.m.

C/297/16 Reconvening of Meeting

The meeting RECONVENED at 6.30 p.m.

C/298/16 (Agenda Item No. 10) 2 Vacancies on Planning Strategic Policy Committee arising from the Election of Victor Boyhan, Independent and Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan, seconded by Councillor L. McGovern and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor A. Colgan be appointed to the Planning Strategic Policy Committee.”

It was AGREED to DEFER the vacancy on the Planning Strategic Policy Committee arising from the election of Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil to Seanad Éireann to the July meeting of the County Council.

C/299/16 (Agenda Item No. 11) 3 Vacancies on Association of Irish Local Government arising from the election of Victor Boyhan, Independent, Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil, and Neale Richmond, Fine Gael to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

A discussion took place, during which Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Corporate, Communications and Governance responded to Members’ queries.

Blackrock Local Electoral Area It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan, seconded by Councillor L. McGovern and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor A. Colgan be appointed to the Association of Irish Local Government.”

Glencullen-Sandyford Local Electoral Area It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor M. Baker and RESOLVED:

13 “That Councillor E. Blain be appointed to the Association of Irish Local Government.”

Stillorgan Local Electoral Area It was proposed by Councillor S. Brennan, seconded by Councillor M. Baker and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor L. Dockery be appointed to the Association of Irish Local Government.”

C/300/16 (Agenda Item No. 12) 2 Vacancies on Association of Irish Local Government - Standing Policy Council, arising from the Election of Victor Boyhan, Independent and Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan, seconded by Councillor L. McGovern and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor A. Colgan be appointed to the Association of Irish Local Government – Standing Policy Council.”

It was proposed by Councillor S. Brennan, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor C. Devlin be appointed to the Association of Irish Local Government – Standing Policy Council.”

C/301/16 (Agenda Item No. 13) 2 Vacancies on Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly, arising from the Election of Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil and Neale Richmond to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor S. Brennan, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor J. Cuffe be appointed to the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly.”

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor M. Fayne and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor P. Hand be appointed to the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly.”

C/302/16 (Agenda Item No. 14) Election of Chairperson of the Transportation and County Wide Movement Strategic Policy Committee following the election of Gerry Horkan, Fianna Fáil to Seanad Éireann

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy, seconded by Councillor K. Feeney and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor S. Brennan be appointed as the Chairperson of the Transportation and County Wide Movement Strategic Policy Committee.”

C/303/16 (Agenda Item No. 15) Election of a Chairperson of the Environment, Climate Change & Energy Strategic Policy Committee following the resignation of Councillor Cormac Devlin

14 The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor S. Brennan, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor O. Smyth be appointed as Chairperson of the Environment, Climate Change and Energy Strategic Policy Committee.”

C/304/16 (Agenda Item No. 16) Vacancy on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Sports Partnership following the resignation of Councillor Ossian Smyth

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey and seconded by Councillor M. Fayne:

“That Councillor J. Gildea be appointed to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Sports Partnership.

It was proposed by Councillor S. O’Neill and seconded by Councillor D. Donnelly:

“That Councillor D. Donnelly be appointed to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Sports Partnership.”

As there were two nominations for one position a roll call vote was requested, the result of which was as follows:

COUNCILLORS: CLLR. J. GILDEA CLLR. D. DONNELLY ABSTAINED Bailey, John F. √ Baker, Marie √ Blain, Emma √ Brennan, Shay √ Colgan, Anne √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin Devlin, Cormac √ Dockery, Liam √ Donnelly, Deirdre √ Fayne, Mary √ Feeney, Kate √ Furlong, Karen √ Gildea, Jim √ Gill, Karl Halpin, Melisa √ Hanafin, Mary √ Hand, Pat √ Kennedy, John √ Kingston, Deirdre √

15 COUNCILLORS: CLLR. J. GILDEA CLLR. D. DONNELLY ABSTAINED Lewis, Hugh √ McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ McKinney, Carron √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Saul, Barry √ Smith, Donal √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry √ TOTAL: 28 9 1

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin declared Councillor J. Gildea appointed to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Sports Partnership.

C/305/16 (Agenda Item No. 17) 2 Vacancies on Dalkey Heritage Town Company

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor S. Brennan, seconded by Councillor M. Fayne and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor C. Devlin be appointed to Dalkey Heritage Town Company.”

It was proposed by Councillor B. Saul, seconded by Councillor P. Hand and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor J. Bailey be appointed to Dalkey Heritage Town Company.”

C/306/16 (Agenda Item No. 18) Vacancy on dlr Properties arising from the resignation of Councillor B. Saul

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor S. Brennan and RESOLVED:

“That Councillor B. Saul be appointed to dlr Properties.”

16 C/307/16 (Agenda Item No. 19) Affixing of Seal of the Council to Documents

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor M. Merrigan, seconded by Councillor D. Kingston and RESOLVED:

“That the report of the Chief Executive be AGREED”

C/308/16 (Agenda Item No. 20) Amendments to Sectoral Membership of Strategic Policy Committees

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy, seconded by Councillor L. McGovern and RESOLVED:

“That the report of the Chief Executive be AGREED.”

C/309/16 (Agenda Item No. 21) Adoption of 2015 Annual Report - Section 221 of Local Government Act, 2001

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

A discussion took place.

It was AGREED to list Councillor S. O’Neill as a member of the Dundrum Area Committee and the Organisation, Procedure and Protocol Committee in the 2015 Annual Report.

It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That the Council hereby adopts Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's Annual Report 2015 as amended above.”

C/310/16 (Agenda Item No. 22) Reduction of Pay and Display Parking Rate On Hudson Road, Glasthule

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That in accordance with Section 101 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Parking Control Bye-Laws, 2007, and in accordance with the provision of the Local Government Act, 2001, the Council resolves to reduce the charge at the pay parking control scheme on Hudson Road, Glasthule from €5.00 for all-day parking to €3.00 for all-day parking.”

C/311/16 (Agenda Item No. 23) Proposed Pay & Display Parking Control Scheme - Montpelier Place, Blackrock

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

17 It was proposed by Councillor O. Smyth, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That in accordance with Section 101 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Parking Control Bye-Laws, 2007 to 2011, and in accordance with the provision of the Local Government Act, 2001, the Council resolves to implement pay parking control at Montpelier Place, Blackrock.”

C/312/16 (Agenda Item No. 24) Proposed Housing Development at Assistant Harbour Masters House, Queens Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor B. Ward, seconded by Councillor K. Feeney and RESOLVED:

“That the report of the Chief Executive be AGREED.”

C/313/16 (Agenda Item No. 25) Taking In Charge of Residential Development, Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads : Area at Brennanstown Development, Cabinteely

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy, seconded by Councillor L. Dockery and RESOLVED:

“The foregoing report of the Chief Executive is APPROVED and it is hereby RESOLVED that, in accordance with Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993, the roads in the estates listed hereunder, be taken in charge and that the roads be declared to be public roads:

Brennanstown Development, Cabinteely, Co. Dublin (as detailed on Drawing No. BC 1518 – TIC-01).”

C/314/16 (Agenda Item No. 26) Proposed Blackglen Road/Harold's Grange Road Improvement Scheme

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

A discussion took place, during which Mr. M. Mangan, Senior Engineer, Infrastructure and Climate Change Department and Mr. F. Austin, Director of Infrastructure and Climate Change responded to Members’ queries.

It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy, seconded by Councillor C. Curran and RESOLVED:

“The foregoing report is APPROVED and it is AGREED to proceed with the proposed development in accordance with the drawings which were on display and any such minor and immaterial alterations to the plans and particulars of the development, subject to the following amendments:

1. Provide a ‘keep clear’ box outside the entrance to No 1 Harold’s Grange Road;

2. Reduce the land take by approximately 1m at the eastern corner of the building in the bed manufacturing business yard, on Harold’s Grange Road to avoid the building.

3. Provide a 1.75m high masonry wall, 35m/40m long, across the entrance to Kingston

18 Estate leaving an appropriate gap for pedestrians and cyclist;

4. Reduce the width of the land take from the car park area by approximately 2m, in front of and beside the shops on Harold’s Grange Road and provide two new access locations for the remaining car park area.

5. Maintain 2-way traffic on the Pine Valley Park access road and provide a new footpath in front of the houses;

6. Provide a pedestrian/cyclist signalled (toucan) crossing on Harold’s Grange Road at the entrance to Pine Valley Park;

7. Locate the new entrance to the property ‘Caragh’, Blackglen Road, to the western end of the road frontage;

8. Adjust the width of the footpath alongside the gable wall to no. 9, Blackglen Road to provide a 1.2m gap between the gable wall and the back of the boundary wall;

9. Provide a ‘Keep clear’ box on Hillcrest Road in front of the property ‘Crossways’;

10. Construct an appropriate boundary treatment to create a screen between ‘Crossways’ and the Mail House property (future ‘Village Area’);

11. Reduce the width of the east bound lane on Hillcrest Road to provide only one lane of traffic from Lamb’s Cross to the existing bridge;

12. Provide a yellow box at the junction of Hillcrest Road/Hillcrest Downs;

13. Exclude the use of Slate Cabin Lane as a one-way detour route as part of any Temporary Traffic Management Plan for the Scheme;

14. Delete the road improvement at the junction of Slate Cabin Lane/Woodside Road as shown on the Part 8 drawings and in the P8ER;

15. Delete the provision of temporary traffic lights at the junctions of Slate Cabin Lane with Woodside Road and Enniskerry Road;

16. Reduce the land take for the improvement works at the junction of Slate Cabin Lane/Enniskerry Road to an area required to facilitate the provision of a 15m length of new footpath, on both sides of Slate Cabin Lane at the school side entrance, noting that the lane carriageway will not be made wider than existing and it will be constructed with similar materials to the existing, and bollards will be installed on the footpaths.”

Councillor B. Ward wished it recorded that he was not in agreement with this proposal.

C/315/16 (Agenda Item No. 27) Round 2 of the 2016 DLR Grant Scheme

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor S. Brennan and RESOLVED:

“It is hereby resolved to formally approve payment of the grants outlined in the attached schedule, where supported by the appropriate documentation, under Round 2 of the 2016 DLR Grant Scheme.”

19 C/316/16 (Agenda Item No. 28) Cathaoirleach's Business: Councillor C. Devlin

(1) Vote of Condolence A vote of condolence was passed with the people of Orlando, Florida in light of recent tragic events in Pulse where 49 people were killed and 53 people were injured.

It was AGREED to open a Book of Condolence for all the people who lost their lives. An Cathaoirleach, the Members, the Chief Executive and staff stood and observed a minutes silence as a mark of respect.

(2) Vote of Congratulations A vote of congratulations was passed with Councillor John Skinner on becoming Mayor of Douglas in the Isle of Man.

(3) Item Not On Agenda An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin READ the following motion handed up from the floor:

Motion from the floor: It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey and seconded by Councillors M. Baker, J. Gildea, S. Brennan, B. Saul, E. Blain, P. Hand, K. Feeney, C. Devlin, M. Hanafin, J. Kennedy, O. Smyth and K. Furlong:

“That this Council proceeds to the Part 8 public consultation procedure for the provision of the rapid delivery social housing units for part of the Georges Place site before the July Council meeting, and prepares and presents proposals for the mixed use development of the remainder of the site to a future meeting.”

A discussion took place, during which Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Corporate Communications and Governance responded to Members’ queries.

It was AGREED to take motion no. (34) in conjunction with the motion from the floor.

Motion No. 34 on the agenda: George’s Place Depot It was proposed by Councillor M. Halpin and seconded by Councillor H. Lewis:

“That this Council requests that the Planning Department draw up plans for social housing Part 8 development for the site with the view to providing family homes in the area (“site” refers to Georges Place).” [original motion - 12 October 2015; amended – 9 May 2016]

The following report of the Chief Executive, copy of which had been circulated to the Members, was CONSIDERED:

“George’s Place site is zoned MTC To provide for and/or improve major town centre facilities, which can include residential development. A portion of the site at Georges Place is currently being considered for rapid build. This site is a major asset to Dún Laoghaire Town and was considered in the consolidation of the depots when the development of Ballyogan was advanced.

20 It is not recommended that the full site be developed for social housing and the mixed major town centre uses be allowed.”

A discussion took place, during which Ms. C. Keenan, Director of Housing and Ms. P. Poole, Chief Executive responded to Members’ queries.

A roll call vote on the motion from the floor was requested, the result was as follows:

21 COUNCILLORS: FOR AGAINST ABSTAINED McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ McKinney, Carron √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien, Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Saul, Barry √ Smith, Donal √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry TOTAL: 32 3

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin declared the motion from the floor CARRIED.

Motion No. 34 on the agenda: George’s Place Depot It was proposed by Councillor M. Halpin and seconded by Councillor H. Lewis:

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin READ the following motion handed up from the floor:

Amendment to Motion 34 from the floor: It was proposed by Councillor S. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor S. Nic Cormaic:

“To include the words: “and affordable” after social and before housing.”

A discussion took place, during which Ms. C. Keenan, Director of Housing and Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Corporate Communications and Governance responded to Members’ queries.

22 Councillor S. O’Brien WITHDREW the amendment to motion 34 from the floor.

A roll call vote on motion no. 34 on the agenda was requested, the result was as follows:

COUNCILLORS: FOR AGAINST ABSTAINED Bailey, John F. √ Baker, Marie √ Blain, Emma √ Brennan, Shay √ Colgan, Anne √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin Devlin, Cormac √ Dockery, Liam √ Donnelly, Deirdre Fayne, Mary √ Feeney, Kate √ Furlong, Karen √ Gildea, Jim √ Gill, Karl Halpin, Melisa √ Hanafin, Mary √ Hand, Pat √ Kennedy, John √ Kingston, Deirdre √ Lewis, Hugh √ McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ McKinney, Carron √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien, Shane √

23 COUNCILLORS: FOR AGAINST ABSTAINED O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Saul, Barry √ Smith, Donal √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry √ TOTAL: 13 23 1

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Devlin declared motion 34 on the agenda DEFEATED.

C/317/16 (Agenda Item No. 64) Rainbow Flag

The following motion was MOVED by Councillor C. Smyth WITHOUT DISCUSSION:

“That this Council fly the Rainbow Flag during the Dublin Pride Festival in June 2016 and subsequent years.”

The report of the Chief Executive was NOTED.

C/318/16 (Agenda Item No. 40) Public Toilets

The following motion was MOVED by Councillor S. O’Brien WITHOUT DISCUSSION:

“That this Council discusses the lack of public toilets throughout Dún Laoghaire Rathdown.”

The report of the Chief Executive was NOTED.

C/319/16 (Agenda Item No. 66) Housing Crisis

The following motion in the name of Councillor M. Merrigan was WITHDRAWN:

“That, this Council noting the legal opinion expressed by the Master of the High Court, Mr. Edmund Honohan, SC, speaking on Claire Byrne Live on RTÉ television on April 11th 2016, which firmly rebutted any notion that Bunreacht na hÉireann precluded the government from dealing with the housing crises through the introduction of legislation providing for the use of compulsory purchase orders to procure properties at the price paid by the so called “vulture funds” and to use such properties for social housing and that, this Council writes to the acting Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, TD, in support of the learned opinion of the Master of the High Court and urging the early introduction of the required legislation in the public interest.” [See: http://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/claire-byrne-live-30003252/10558778/ = stating at 43.10 mins ]

24 C/320/16 Re-entering of Items

It was AGREED to RE-ENTER one vacancy from Item No. 10, Item Nos. 29 to 39, Item Nos. 41 to 63 and Item No. 65 to the July meeting of the County Council.

C/321/16 Conclusion of Meeting

The meeting concluded at 8.15 p.m.