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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, 14 October 2013 at 5.00 pm

PRESENT:

Bailey, John F Lewis, Hugh Bailey, Maria Marren, Donal Baker, Marie McCarthy, Lettie Bhreathnach, Niamh O'Callaghan, Denis Boyhan, Victor O'Dea, Jim Devlin, Cormac Pierce, Donna Dillon Byrne, Jane Richmond, Neale Fox, Tony Saul, Barry Halpin, Melisa Smyth, Carrie Hand, Pat Stewart, Patricia Horkan, Gerry Tallon, Grace Humphreys, Richard Ward, Barry Joyce, Tom

Apologies for inability to attend were received for Councillor Gearóid O’Keeffe.

Absent: Councillor Aoife Brennan and Councillor Tom Murphy.

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor Carrie Smyth presided.

OFFICIALS PRESENT:

Kathleen Holohan (County Manager), Frank Austin (Director of Transportation and Water Services), Helena Cunningham (Director of Finance and I.T.), Andrée Dargan (County Architect & Director of Culture), Gerard Hayden (Director of Planning and Enterprise), Tom McHugh (Director of Housing and Community), Richard Shakespeare (Director Of Environment), Ian Smalley (A/Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services) and Pamela Graydon (Senior Staff Officer, Corporate Services)

C/670/13 Confirmation of Minutes Minutes of Meeting of the County Council held on 9th September 2013

In relation to minute number C/582/13, an error in the draft minutes whereby the totals for each Member’s expenses for attending conferences were misrepresented has now been rectified with the inclusion of the correct table of expenses.

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

“That the minutes of County Council meeting held on 9th September 2013 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

C/671/13 Questions

It was proposed by Councillor V. Boyhan, seconded by Councillor T. Joyce and RESOLVED:

1 “That pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (c) question numbers A.1 to A.16 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

C/672/13 Phone Booths on the Public Pavements

Question: Councillor M. Baker “To ask the Manager to confirm if it is legal for the telephone companies who own phone booths on the public pavement to festoon them with advertisements?”

Reply: “Telephone companies may advertise on their own structures. Any other person/body placing advertisements on these structures, without the owner’s permission, is in breach of the Litter Pollution Act.”

C/673/13 Letter Boxes on Public Pavements

Question: Councillor M. Baker “To ask the Manager to confirm if it is legal for An Post to adhere advertisements to letter boxes on the public pavement?”

Reply: “An Post may advertise on their own structures. Any other person/body placing advertisements on these structures, without the owner’s permission, is in breach of the Litter Pollution Act.”

C/674/13 Cooperative Housing

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan “To ask the Manager to examine land / sites under the control of the Council in order to establish if they are suitable for the building of co-operative housing subject to planning and finance, and to bring a report to Council?”

Reply: “The Council as Housing Authority and approver of funding streams such as the Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) and Capital Advance and Lease Fund (CALF) cannot act as sponsor or partner for any proposed co-operative housing development.

There is currently no funding stream or arrangement in place for the Council to financially assist the proposal.

However, the Housing Department will support any such proposal and will consider any application from a group/co-operative/approved housing body for a site for the construction of housing for qualified housing applicants. However, it will be necessary for the interested qualified housing applicants to form a co-operative or housing body before the Council will consider disposal of a site or lands.

It will be the responsibility of the co-operative to source and obtain the necessary funding/financing, and also to obtain the required planning permission and building control/fire safety certificates.”

C/675/13 Gateway - Community Employment

2 Question: Councillor V. Boyhan “To ask the Manager to actively engage with community welfare services to facilitate the Gateway Back To Work Community Employment Scheme and to report on the areas where the Council could offer job placement as part of this scheme?”

Reply: “The Council has been and continues to be in contact with Community Welfare Services in relation to the introduction of the Gateway - Labour Activation Scheme. The Council has had discussions with the relevant trades unions with a view to the introduction of the scheme. In addition management has been actively pursuing areas across all services/departments to identify suitable positions/projects under the scheme with a view to having it commenced in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown before the end of the current year.

In addition to this new scheme, the Council currently Sponsors 3 CE Schemes through the Community Section. There are approximately 127 Community Employment Learners working across the County supporting community activities and gaining valuable work experience. The Community Employment schemes offer Learners a wide range of experience in the following roles:  Caretakers  Childcare Workers  Administration Support  Youth Workers  Sports Assistants  Environmental Workers  Catering Assistants  Book Keepers  Tour Guides  Visual Arts Assistants

In the last Community Employment scheme review (July 2012 to July 2013), across the 3 schemes, there was an average progression rate of 62%. This is split evenly with an average of 31% of Learners progressing into employment and an additional 31% progressing into further education.”

C/676/13 Housing Needs Assessment - 2013

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan “To ask the Manager to provide a report on the Housing Needs Assessment commenced at the beginning of the year and to highlight significant changes since the last Housing Needs Assessment?”

Reply: “The 2013 Housing Needs Assessment for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown was submitted to the DoECLG e Returns website on 17 June 2013 for inclusion in the national report. The national report is now being compiled with information having been received from all housing authorities. It is due to be published in the coming weeks. A full report will be presented to the members at that stage.”

C/677/13 Council's Register of Lands and Buildings - Progress Report

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan “To ask the Manager for a progress report on the updating and establishment of a central register of Council lands and buildings? (Ref: Local Government Audit Service)?”

3 Reply: “The Property Management Section is responsible for the Council’s acquisitions and disposals, as well as managing derelict sites, commercial and temporary lettings, and ground rents.

In conjunction with the Drawing Office, the Property Management Section is currently transferring information from the various property registers and property files onto an I.T. system, known as P.I.R. The P.I.R. system will provide a central, computerised, information system of all property/interests owned by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

There is however a large number of records, some going back over a hundred years, and the transfer of all these records will take some time to complete. The current focus of the project is on recording acquisitions. In this regard in excess of 60% of all acquisitions have now been recorded and digitised on the system.

Once completed the P.I.R. system will - record all property in which this Council has an interest - provide a uniform approach in the recording of property data. - provide property information that is accurate and up to date. - assist in the efficient and effective management of the Council’s property interests”

C/678/13 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Social Housing Data

Question: Councillor V. Boyhan “To ask the Manager to confirm how many applicants are on the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's Social Housing Support List and a breakdown for each bed size in each area is as follows;

Area 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed Senior Citizen (1 Bed) A – Blackrock/Stillorgan B – Dún Laoghaire/Dalkey C – Ballinteer/Ballyogan D – Ballybrack/Shankill Total Number

In the last 12 months how many Social Housing Support applicants (excluding transfers) have been housed under the following?

Voluntary Housing: Long Term Leasing: RAS: Council Owned:

To ask the Manager to also confirm how many housing units are currently held and occupied on the council’s housing stock?”

Reply: “As at 30th September 2013, there were 3660 applicants on the Social Housing Support List, broken down as follows;

Area 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed Senior Citizen (1 Bed) A – Blackrock/Stillorgan 765 415 356 27 113 B – Dún Laoghaire/Dalkey 462 242 151 3 113 C – Ballinteer/Ballyogan 227 152 187 16 24

4 D – Ballybrack/Shankill 146 124 116 5 16 Total Number 1600 933 810 51 266

Between 1st October 2012 and 30th September 2013, 220 Social Housing Support applicants (excluding transfers) have been housed as follows;

Voluntary Housing: 56 Long Term Leasing: 6 RAS: 66 Council Owned: 92

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s housing stock compromises of approximately 4200 properties.

At 30th September 2013, the Housing Department had 81 vacant dwellings, as follows:

Total Number of Vacant Properties 81 Number of Properties Held Refurbishment/Major Works 43 Number of Available Properties 38 Of the Available Properties; Number of Properties available for Re-let 21 Number of Properties for Inspection and Repair 17

The 38 units available for letting are being offered in accordance with the Allocation Scheme, the current status of those properties is as follows;

Number of Properties accepted 22 Number of Properties on offer 16”

C/679/13 Coffee Shops Etc Planned for the Central Library

Question: Councillor R. Humphreys “To ask the Manager to confirm that the Council will retain control of the ambience and character of any coffee shops etc planned for the Central Library?”

Reply: “The Council will retain control of the ambience and character of any coffee shops planned for the Central Library.”

C/680/13 Linear Park Greenway/Cycleway Along the Dodder

Question: Councillor R. Humphreys “To ask the Manager for her view on developing a Linear park Greenway / cycleway along the Dodder, possibly in conjunction with the City Council?”

Reply: “In 2012 South Dublin County Council took the role of lead agency in a project undertaken in conjunction with Dublin City Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and supported by the National Transport Authority, to complete a Technical Feasibility Study of developing a high quality walking and cycling route along the River Dodder corridor between the River Liffey at Grand Canal Dock to its source at Bohernabreena in the Dublin Mountains which links to the Dublin Mountains Way (DMW) walking route. The DMW route was developed by the Dublin Mountain Partnership (DMP), of which DLRCC is a member, with the aim of improving the recreational experience of the Dublin Mountains. The Technical Feasibility Study was completed in August 2012.

During 2013 the National Transport Authority have funded the preliminary design of key sections of the Dodder Greenway route in each of the three local authority areas concerned.

A Steering Group has recently been established consisting of representatives nominated by the respective County Managers from South Dublin County Council, Dublin City Council and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council which will provide co-ordination and steering between the relevant local authorities. A further study has also been commissioned to explore the tourism potential of the route in order to make a bid for National Greenway funding towards the end of 2013.

The Dodder Greenway would provide an opportunity to get out of the city into the mountains in a healthy, green, activity focused manner. Taking the above into account and the potential greenways hold to encourage non-motorised travel for journeys between the home, schools, work and recreational areas along with associated social, health and economic benefits, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council continues to support such a proposal.”

C/681/13 Blue Line Project

Question: Councillor R. Humphreys “To ask the Manager for an update on the Blue line project?”

Reply: “It is a policy of the County Development Plan 2010-2016 “to facilitate the introduction of Bus Rapid Transit from the DART line to Sandyford / Dundrum Town Centre via UCD utilizing, where possible, the Eastern Bypass reservation.” Consultants were appointed to carry out a detailed assessment and prepare a Business Case for the project. This showed that it can be built at a relatively modest cost and that it offers excellent value for money. The Council, in association with UCD, St Vincent’s Hospital and the Sandyford Business Estates Association, undertook a promotion campaign to enlist public support for the project’s inclusion in the National Transport Authority “Greater Dublin Area Draft Transport Strategy 2011-2030.

The NTA Strategy published in 2011 envisages that those existing Quality Bus Corridors with high levels of passenger demand and dedicated bus lanes over much of their length, including the Stillorgan Road QBC, will migrate to facilitate Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) type services to the city centre. In relation to the proposed ‘BlueLine’ the Strategy states:

“A number of studies have been carried out in relation to provision of BRT type services on certain corridors, including the ’Blue Line’ proposal between Sandyford and St. Vincent’s Hospital. The potential for these proposals, and their integration into the wider bus priority network including BRT proposals in this Strategy, will be assessed by the Authority.”

In October 2012 a report prepared by the NTA entitled “Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) – Core Dublin Network” identified a core BRT network comprising mainly of two cross-city BRT corridors: (i) Blanchardstown to UCD; and (ii) Clongriffin to Tallaght based on a significant transport demand commensurate with a BRT system. This report did not make reference to the Blue Line

Further work carried out since the publication of that report confirmed the feasibility and likely usage of a BRT from Swords/Airport to City Centre.

The NTA is currently finalising its ‘Integrated Implementation Plan 2013-2018’ following a period of public consultation that ended on 4th September 2013. In the Implementation Plan it is proposed to progress the development of three BRT routes:  Swords / Airport to City Centre;  Blanchardstown to N11 (UCD); and

6  Clongriffin to Tallaght.

In its submission on the draft Implementation Plan Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council requested that consideration should be given to allowing for the future extension to Sandyford of the proposed BRT route from Blanchardstown to N11-UCD. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council will continue to promote the ‘BlueLine’ for inclusion in an NTA infrastructure investment programme.”

C/682/13 Council Business Submitted by Each Councillor from June 2009 to October 2013

Question: Councillor R. Humphreys “To ask the Manager for a table showing the number of questions and motions submitted by each Councillor to area committees and Council meetings from June 2009 to date?”

Reply: “A list has been compiled of all questions and motions submitted by Councillors to Council and Area Committee meetings from June 2009 to October 2013. When calculating the figures for motions it was not possible, due to staff resources, to extract the number of re-entered motions. The figures for motions therefore include re-entered motions.

Motions relating to Section 140s, Local Area Plans, Headed Items, Motions from the Floor or Development Plan Meetings are not included.”

Members Question & Motions (Council Meetings) Not Including Motions from the Floor, S140s, LAP’s, Headed Items or Dev Plan Meetings Grey Shading – not a Member of County Council

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Totals to date incl Oct 2013 Q M Q M Q M Q M Q M Q M Bailey, John ------12 1 24 1 36 Bailey, Maria ------8 1 25 1 33 Baker, Marie 6 3 5 3 9 2 21 10 12 5 53 23 Bhreathnach, Niamh 4 11 2 26 1 16 3 23 8 20 18 96 Boyd Barrett, Richard 15 15 34 24 4 5 - - - - 53 44 elected to Dáil 27/02/2011 Boyhan, Victor 25 8 55 26 50 17 55 30 45 21 230 102 Brennan, Aoife ------0 0 Culhane, Aidan - - 1 1 ------1 1 resigned 13/06/2011 Devlin, Cormac 1 2 2 10 2 3 4 8 6 12 15 35 Dillon Byrne, Jane 4 8 3 23 5 20 1 33 5 18 18 102 Fitzpatrick, Stephen 7 12 24 33 16 19 20 25 9 2 76 91 resigned Aug 2013 Fox, Tony ------0 0 Halpin, Melisa - - - - 9 16 13 30 9 20 31 66 co-opted 09/05/2011 Hand, Pat - - 2 ------2 0 Horkan, Gerry - - 2 - 7 3 7 1 10 20 26 24 Humphreys, Richard 13 6 51 32 48 30 39 29 26 20 177 117 Joyce, Tom ------0 0 Lewis, Hugh 14 15 19 19 22 26 24 28 10 11 89 99 Marren, Donal 7 8 6 7 - 3 6 - - - 19 18

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Totals to date incl Oct 2013 McCarthy, Lettie 8 6 5 8 6 7 5 21 9 21 33 63 Mitchell O’Connor, Mary - 3 5 11 - 4 - - - - 5 18 elected to Dáil 27/02/2011 Murphy, Tom 4 - 3 3 9 10 14 7 3 15 33 35 O’Callaghan, Denis 7 15 7 21 3 12 4 14 7 18 28 80 O’Dea, Jim - - - - 2 - - 1 1 5 3 6 co-opted 05//07/2010 O’Keeffe, Gearóid - 1 1 11 2 16 1 9 - - 4 37 O’Leary, Jim - 1 - 3 ------0 4 resigned 11/05/2010 Pierce, Donna ------0 0 co-opted 09/09/2013 Richmond, Neale 13 7 14 16 11 10 4 20 2 14 44 67 Saul, Barry 15 - 16 4 11 6 3 8 - - 45 18 Smyth, Carrie 11 11 26 23 30 18 33 29 23 12 123 93 Stewart, Patricia - - - - 1 10 10 10 3 5 14 25 co-opted 14/03/2011 Tallon, Grace ------3 4 5 3 8 7 co-opted 12/09/2011 Ward, Barry 10 15 9 18 3 16 8 16 9 12 39 77

Total 164 147 292 322 251 269 278 376 204 303 1189 1417

Members Question & Motions (Area Committee Meetings) Not Including Motions from the Floor, LAP’s or Headed Items Grey Shading – not a Member of County Council

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Totals to date incl Oct 2013 Q M Q M Q M Q M Q M Q M Bailey, John - - - 5 - - 2 7 2 6 4 18 Bailey, Maria - - - 4 - - - 4 - 8 0 16 Baker, Marie 21 4 39 7 38 9 37 11 42 7 177 38 Bhreathnach, Niamh 14 9 38 19 16 8 15 15 15 11 98 62 Boyd Barrett, Richard 27 10 79 31 10 5 - - - - 116 46 elected to Dáil 27/02/2011 Boyhan, Victor 30 8 89 29 56 12 61 19 37 15 273 83 Brennan, Aoife - - 1 - 1 - - - - - 2 0 Culhane, Aidan 1 2 12 9 2 3 - - - - 15 14 resigned 13/06/2011 Devlin, Cormac 1 1 57 19 17 14 37 14 36 20 148 68 Dillon Byrne, Jane 8 6 13 16 14 19 12 10 5 6 52 57 Fitzpatrick, Stephen 9 3 46 20 43 19 16 20 27 10 141 72 resigned Aug 2013 Fox, Tony 16 8 18 9 11 8 12 5 13 5 70 35 Halpin, Melisa - - - - 19 12 23 6 23 8 65 26 co-opted 09/05/2011 Hand, Pat 6 2 42 9 32 10 58 20 45 11 183 52 Horkan, Gerry ------7 - 4 5 11 5 Humphreys, Richard 17 6 94 28 70 15 76 18 58 12 315 79 Joyce, Tom 1 - 1 1 1 - - - - - 3 1

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Totals to date incl Oct 2013 Lewis, Hugh 10 5 34 23 38 23 30 6 20 12 132 69 Marren, Donal 8 8 15 8 3 5 5 - 3 7 34 28 McCarthy, Lettie 24 6 85 29 67 23 81 30 59 24 316 112 Mitchell O’Connor, Mary - 4 1 2 - 1 - - - - 1 7 elected to Dáil 27/02/2011 Murphy, Tom - - 25 4 13 4 15 8 19 11 72 27 O’Callaghan, Denis 21 7 47 19 44 21 43 22 38 17 193 86 O’Dea, Jim - - 27 10 56 22 84 33 45 21 212 86 co-opted 05//07/2010 O’Keeffe, Gearóid 18 6 5 3 - - 9 3 - - 32 12 O’Leary, Jim 10 4 4 2 ------14 6 resigned 11/05/2010 Pierce, Donna ------1 - 1 0 co-opted 09/09/2013 Richmond, Neale 9 3 51 9 39 8 32 16 27 6 158 42 Saul, Barry 2 - 15 4 16 2 29 9 12 3 74 18 Smyth, Carrie 37 14 101 34 84 28 93 34 66 19 381 129 Stewart, Patricia - - - - 1 7 12 11 9 17 22 35 co-opted 14/03/2011 Tallon, Grace - - - - 1 2 10 1 2 1 13 4 co-opted 12/09/2011 Ward, Barry 14 3 25 9 18 11 16 11 13 6 86 40

Total 304 119 964 362 710 291 815 333 621 268 3414 1373

C/683/13 Additional Wheelchair Space

Question: Councillor H. Lewis “To ask the Manager to meet with the resident of (address withheld) to consider providing a small parcel beside (number withheld) with the intentions of making the front garden symmetrical and provide additional wheelchair space?”

Reply: “This unit was adapted previously for a similar need, a ramp was installed and the front door widened. The Housing Department at this time is not in a position to facilitate this request.”

C/684/13 Installation of Water Meters

Question: Councillor H. Lewis “To ask the Manager to specify the details of the work that Council staff have carried out to prepare for the installation of water meters across the County?”

Reply: “The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government instructed local authorities to do a pre-installation survey project which is an important preparatory element of the domestic water metering programme.

The elements of this project are: - Supervisory work; - Data cleaning (desktop identification of properties that have public water supply vs. those properties that have a private supply); - Surveying of the properties (identify and photograph the type (stopcock or boundary box)

9 and location (public or private) where each property connects to the public water supply).

The data cleaning has been completed and the supervisory work and surveying are ongoing. To date 39,500 properties (60%) of the calculated 65,500 have been surveyed.”

C/685/13 Pre-Burial Charges

Question: Councillor L. McCarthy “To ask the Manager to please consider giving citizens the option of including headstone charges with other pre-burial charges?”

Reply: “The Council will consider giving citizens the option of including headstone charges with other pre burial charges. However, it is the Funeral Directors who process the charges for purchase of burial rights and interment fees as part of their overall service to the bereaved family. This arrangement is common practice in all cemeteries as the Funeral Director is informing the family of interment and cremation services that are available in all Cemeteries in the greater Dublin Area.

The Council invoices the Funeral Directors on a monthly basis for all funerals that take place in Cemeteries under our control. For this reason we will need to discuss the issue with the Funeral Directors to see if they are willing to add the foundation fee onto the charges they administer already, or if they will agree to give the information regarding the charges for foundations, to the family at the time of arranging the funeral.”

C/686/13 Coastal Defence Strategy

Question: Councillor C. Smyth “To ask the Manager to report on the progress to date on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s Coastal Defence specifically the two projects where funding was sought in 2011 and 2012, since the completion of the Coastal Defence Strategy Report by consultants Malachy Walsh & Partners in 2010/2011?”

Reply: “No funding has been received for the two projects for which DLR made submissions in 2011 and 2012.

1: Coastal Defence Strategy Study 2: Corbawn Lane Beach Access.

The following works were recommended to be undertaken by the Report and have been undertaken using DLR resources:  Signage has been erected informing the public of dangerous cliffs and possible falling debris along the coast.  The stone wall at Seafield that was starting to fall onto the beach has now been removed and replaced with a railing stepped back from the edge.”

C/687/13 Rehoming/Reclaiming a Horse

Question: Councillor C. Smyth “To ask the Manager to break down the costs involved for a person rehoming/reclaiming a horse that has been impounded by the Council and what were the costs prior to the changes by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine?”

10 Reply: “In 2012 the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine informed local authorities that all costs for collection and storage of stray horses incurred by them must be borne by the owners of such horses before they are reclaimed. The Department will no longer reimburse local authorities any of the costs incurred prior to this, if the owner was not in a position to pay all costs the local authority could accept part payment and recoup the balance from the Department.

The costs involved are as follows; €90 Call Out fee plus € 1.90 per km. €15 per horse per night stabling costs €29.25 for microchipping of horse €30 for horse licence if owner has not got one €35 for horse passport if owner has not got one Any veterinary costs incurred

With regard to rehoming horses the Department have indicated that ideally 100% of all costs should be paid but if the new owner is not in a position to cover the full costs a fee of € 200 should apply.”

C/688/13 Education and Training for Councillors in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act 2001

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

“(a) Kennedy Summer School: A Festival of Irish & American History, Culture and Politics, New Ross, Co. Wexford; 12th - 14th September 2013 (b) LAMA Autumn Seminar 2013: Local Authorities Driving Economic Development, The Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare; 11th – 12th October 2013 (c) Supporting Enterprise in the Community, The Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway; 25th – 26th October 2013 (d) Training Seminar for Councillors: Community Leisure and Recreation: The Council’s Role, Talbot Hotel, Wexford; 27th – 28th September 2013 (e) Place and Space Research Group: National Public Service Reform and Local Opportunities, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4; 12th December 2013 (f) Training Seminar for Councillors: Local Government & Enterprise Development, The Holyrood Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal; 18th- 19th October 2013 (g) Sport & Community Planning, The Park Hotel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary; 11th - 13th October 2013 (h) The Role of Universities in Regional Development, Waterford Institute of Technology, Cork Road, Waterford City, Co. Waterford; 30th October 2013 (i) Nuclear Free Local Authority All Ireland Forum Autumn 2013: Ireland’s future energy needs and risks from radioactive discharges, Galway Chambers, Galway City, College Road, Galway; 11th October 2013 (j) Insolvency Service of Ireland, Carlton Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway; 11th - 13th October 2013 (k) 50 Ways to access funding for community programmes relevant to Councillors, Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty, Co. Clare; 11th - 12th October 2013 (l) Volunteer Ireland: National Volunteer Management Conference 2013, Hilton Hotel Kilmainham, Inchicore Road, Dublin 8; 6th November 2013 (m) Internet Elections, Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Newland’s Cross, Clondalkin, Dublin 22; 4th – 6th October 2013 (n) Putting People First – Update on its Implementation to date, Gráinne Suite, Bunratty Castle Hotel, Bunratty, Co. Clare; 25th – 26th October 2013 (o) Poverty & Migration in Ireland Today – Overview of Contemporary Facts & Figures,

11 Bunratty Castle Hotel, Co. Clare; 1st – 2nd November 2013 (p) Electoral, Local Governments & Planning & Development Act 2013, Westport Plaza Hotel, Castlebar Street, Westport, Co. Mayo; 6th November 2013 (q) Elected Members Training Seminar: Local Authority Rates & Diminishing Returns, The Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway; 8th – 9th November 2013 (r) Elected Members Training Seminar: Fostering Stronger Communities, The Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway; 15th – 16th November 2013 (s) Elected Member’s Training Seminar: Community Based CCTV Scheme, Westport Plaza Hotel, Castlebar Street, Westport, Co. Mayo; 22nd – 23rd November 2013 (t) A Practical Guide to Budget 2014, Four Seasons Hotel, Carlingford, Co. Louth; 8th – 10th November 2013 (u) The Forgotten State of the Industry Irish Industrial Landscapes & Heritage in a Global Context, Glendalough Hotel, Co.Wicklow; 18th – 19th October 2013 (v) The Effects of Budget 2014 on the Irish Economy, The Park Hotel, Clonmel, Co.Tipperary; 15th – 17th November 2013 (w) The Participation & Representation of Women, The Successes, Gaps & Challenges, Iveagh House, 79 - 80 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2; 1st November 2013 (x) IBIS Conference – Hidden Histories: Revisiting the Spirit of 1913, Little Museum of Dublin, St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2; 3rd October 2013 (y) The Local Government Budget 2014, The Holyrood Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal; 1st – 2nd November 2013.”

In accordance with the provisions of Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act, 2001 the authorisation of the attendance of Councillors at conferences/seminars/training courses is a reserved function. Accordingly it will be necessary for the Council to pass the following resolution:

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

It was proposed by Councillor T. Joyce, seconded by Councillor B. Saul and RESOLVED:

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

Councillor H. Lewis and Councillor M. Halpin wished it recorded that they were not in agreement with this approval.

C/689/13 Approval of Nominations in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act 2001

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

“A.M.A.I 101st Annual Conference, Inchydoney Lodge and Spa, Clonakilty, Co.Cork, 12th – 14th September 2013 - Cllr Gerry Horkan

LAMA Autumn Seminar 2013: Local Authorities Driving Economic Development, The Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, 11th – 12th October 2013 - Cllr Gearóid O’Keeffe - Cllr Donal Marren - Cllr Victor Boyhan - Cllr Tony Fox

12 - Cllr Gerry Horkan

Volunteer Ireland: National Volunteer Management Conference, Hilton Hotel Kilmainham, Inchicore Road, Dublin 8, 6th November 2013 - Cllr Gearóid O’Keeffe

Accordingly it will be necessary for the Council to pass the following resolution:

“In accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act, 2001 attendance by Members at the conferences/seminars/training courses outlined in the forgoing report is hereby authorised.”

It was proposed by Councillor J. Dillon Byrne, seconded by Councillor T. Joyce and RESOLVED:

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

Councillor H. Lewis and Councillor M. Halpin wished it recorded that they were not in agreement with this approval.

C/690/13 Conference Report Documents Submitted in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act 2001

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

“Members attended the following conferences/seminars/training courses approved by the Council:

Conf No. Conference Details Approved at Councillors Conference Claim Form meeting Attended Report Received Received 81/11 Time Management, Media & IT Skills, Celtic 12th September Councillor G. No No Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, West Cork, 8th – 10th 2011 Horkan July 2011. 89/11 Councillors’ Training Seminar: The 12th September Councillor G. No No Councillor & The Local Government 2011 Horkan Environment Service, Hyland’s Hotel, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, 22nd – 23rd July 2011. 96/11 Councillors’ Training Seminar: The Local 12th September Councillor G. No No Government Planning Service, West Cork 2011 Horkan Hotel, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, 12th – 13th August 2011. 90/11 LAMA Autumn Seminar 2011, Clonea Strand 14th November Councillor G. No No Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, 23rd – 24th 2011 Horkan September 2011. 108/11 A National Tourism Conference, Fall’s Hotel, 12th December Councillor G. No No Ennistymon, Co. Clare, 25th - 26th November 2011 Horkan 2011. 129/11 Waste Water Discharge Control Design, 12th December Councillor G. No No operation and Maintenance, Carlton Hotel 2011 Horkan Tralee, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry, 11th – 13th November 2011. 09/12 Understanding EU Funding & Functions, 13th February 2012 Councillor G. No No Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, West Cork, 27th O’Keeffe – 29th January 2012. 13/12 Building Control (Amendment) 13th February 2012 Councillor T. Fox No No Regulations 2009, The Kingsvalley Hotel, Merlin Park, Galway City, 3rd – 5th February 2012.

Conf No. Conference Details Approved at Councillors Conference Claim Form meeting Attended Report Received Received 03/12 Mid – West Regional Authority 17th Annual 12th March 2012 Councillor G. No No Conference, Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Horkan Clare, 16th – 17th February 2012. 20/12 Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and 12th March 2012 Councillor G. No No Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010, Manor 12th March 2012 O’Keeffe West Hotel, Tralee, Co. Kerry, 17th – 19th February 2012. 06/12 Rattoo Heritage Society's 21st Annual 11th June 2012 Councillor G. No No Kerry Environmental Conference, O’Keeffe Meadowland's Hotel, Oakpark, Tralee, Co. Kerry, 23rd – 26th February 2012. 23/12 Destination Creation: A conference on the 12th March 2012 Councillor D. No N/A Thinking and practice related to Place O’Callaghan Making and Place Branding, Royal Marine 12th March 2012 Councillor L. No N/A Hotel, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, 6th –7th March McCarthy 2012. 12th March 2012 Councillor N. No N/A Bhreathnach 10th April 2012 Councillor J. No N/A Bailey 10th April 2012 Councillor M. No N/A Bailey 31/12 Media, Social Media & Effective Time 10th April 2012 Councillor G. No No Management, Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, O’Keeffe West Cork, 23rd – 25th March 2012. 33/12 Building Community Preparedness and 10th April 2012 Councillor T. Fox No No Resilience: An International, National & Local Perspective, Malton Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry, 9th March 2012. 41/12 Nuclear Free Local Authorities Ireland 14th May 2012 Councillor G. No No Seminar – Nuclear Developments across Horkan the Irish Sea and Sustainable Energy Communities in Ireland, Council Chamber, Dundalk Town Hall, Co. Louth, 20th April 2012. 43/12 The Border, Midland & Western Regional 14th May 2012 Councillor T. Fox No Yes Assembly Annual Conference 2012, TF Royal Hotel, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, 30th April 2012. 39/12 ACCC Annual Conference 2012, Newpark 11th June 2012 Councillor G. No No Hotel, Kilkenny, 10th – 11th May 2012. Horkan 11th June 2012 Councillor B. No No Ward 51/12 Community Tourism Conference: Driving 14th May 2012 Councillor G. No No Local Sustainable in a stagnant Global O’Keeffe Economy, Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, West Cork, 11th – 13th May 2012. 73/12 32nd Annual MacGill Summer School, 10th September Councillor G. No No Highland’s Hotel, Glenties. Co. Donegal, 22nd – 2012 Horkan 27th July 2012. 77/12 Focus Ireland: International Lessons on 10th September Councillor S. No N/A Preventing Homelessness – ‘Holding on to 2012 Fitzpatrick a place you can call home’, Vavasour Room, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 26th September 2012. 71/12 LAMA Autumn Seminar: The Challenge for 12th November Councillor G. No No Local Authorities - Can we do more with 2012 Horkan less?, Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, 28th – 29th September 2012. 85/12 Promoting and Protecting Human Rights in 8th October 2012 Councillor C. No N/A Ireland – The Role of the Irish Devlin Constitution and European Law, Presidents’ Hall, Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7, 13th October 2012. 98/12 A.M.A.I. Spring Seminar 2013, Brandon 11th March 2013 Councillor G. No No House Hotel, New Ross, Co. Wexford, 15th – Horkan 16th February 2013. 05/13 Association of County and City Councils 11th March 2013 Councillor B. No No Annual Conference: “Wonderful Ward Waterford”, Tower Hotel, Waterford, 7th - 8th 11th March 2013 Councillor G. No No March 2013. Horkan 11/13 Public Affairs Ireland Conference: A New 11th March 2013 Councillor N. No N/A Future for Local Government in Ireland, Bhreathnach The Westin Hotel, Dublin, 13th March 2013. 11th March 2013 Councillor L. No N/A McCarthy 17/13 LAMA Spring Seminar 2013: Local 13th May 2013 Councillor G. No No Authorities in Ireland; New Challenges – Horkan New Opportunities, Ashtown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford, 5th – 6th April 2013.

Conf No. Conference Details Approved at Councillors Conference Claim Form meeting Attended Report Received Received 15/13 11th National Tourism Conference; The 13th May 2013 Councillor T. Fox Yes Yes Gathering – bringing our diaspora back home, The Lord Bagenal Hotel, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow, 18th – 20th April 2013. 24/13 Global Diaspora Forum: European Strand, 13th May 2013 Councillor S. No N/A Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Co. Dublin, Fitzpatrick 14th - 15th May 2013. 13th May 2013 Councillor T. Fox No N/A

30/13 Elected Member's Training Seminar: 1st July 2013 Councillor T. Yes Yes Supporting Enterprise, Local Development Fox and Economic Growth, The Connacht Hotel, 1st July 2013 Councillor P. Yes Yes Galway City, 14th - 15th June 2013. Hand 32/13 Regional Assemblies Joint Annual 1st July 2013 Councillor G. No N/A Conference: "Contribution of Cohesion and O’Keffe Urban Policy to Economic Recovery", Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Co. Dublin, 19th June 2013. 40/13 'European Movement Ireland', Celtic Ross 9th September Councillor G. No No Hotel, Rosscarbery, West Cork, 28th - 30th of 2013 O’Keeffe June 2013. 39/13 Training Seminar for Councillors: Local 1st July 2013 Councillor G. No No Elections 2014, West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen, O’Keeffe Co. Cork, 12th – 13th July 2013. 46/13 Seminar on Drug & Alcohol Abuse for Local 9th September Councillor P. Yes Yes Authorities, Four Season's Hotel, Carlingford, 2013 Hand Louth, 12th - 14th July 2013. 47/13 33rd Annual MacGill Summer School: 9th September Councillor G. No No “Looking to 2016 – How Stands The 2013 Horkan Republic?”, Glenties, Co. Donegal, 28th July – 2nd August 2013. 50/13 Benefits of Job Creation – Tax 9th September Councillor B. No No Entitlements Seminar, Four Seasons Hotel, 2013 Saul Carlingford, Co. Louth, 16th – 18th August 2013. 56/13 VECs/Town Councils – Fetac - Fás: “The 9th September Councillor M. No No New Agenda”, Benners Hotel, Dingle, Co. 2013 Bailey Kerry. 6th - 8th September 2013. 41/13 AMAI 101st Annual Conference, Inchydoney 9th September Councillor G. No No Lodge and Spa, Clonakilty, Co. Cork, 12 - 14th 2013 O’Keeffe September 2013. 9th September Councillor D. Yes Yes 2013 Marren. 14th October 2013 Councillor G. No No Horkan 45/13 Les Rencontres – The European Campus of 9th September Councillor J. Yes Yes Local and Regional Authorities for Culture: 2013 Dillon Byrne “Culture and Social Innovation”, Multifunctional Centre 13, Satakunnkatu 13, 33100 Tampere, Finland, 18th – 21st September 2013.

The foregoing report is submitted for the information of the Members.”

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

C/691/13 Proposed Disposal of Properties

Proposed Disposal of Affordable Housing Units at Mimosa Hall and Levmoss Avenue, The Gallops, Dublin 18 acquired under Part V of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended, and the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002, as amended, in accordance with the Rent to Buy Scheme

The following notice, copy of which had been circulated to the Members, was CONSIDERED:

“COMHAIRLE CONTAE DHÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATH AN DÚIN (Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council)

TO EACH MEMBER OF THE DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNCIL

15 Proposed disposal of Affordable Housing units at Mimosa Hall & Levmoss Avenue, The Gallops, Dublin 18, acquired under Part V of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended, and the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2002, as amended IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RENT TO BUY SCHEME

In accordance with Part V of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended, the Council acquired 36 units at Mimosa Hall and Levmoss Avenue, The Gallops, Sandyford, Dublin 18 on the 22nd December 2009, comprising 11 x one bedroom, 23 x two bedroom and 2 x three bedroom apartments, from Viscount Securities Limited. These units are being offered for sale to eligible applicants in accordance with the terms of the Council’s Affordable Housing Scheme and to others at the open market price, with priority being given to affordable housing applicants and to first-time buyers.

These units are now also available for sale on a Rent to Buy basis whereby applicants who qualify for affordable housing are permitted to rent the property, initially, for a period of up to three years, at a fixed rent, under a letting agreement from the Council and will sign a Contract to purchase the property during the course of the three-year rental period. 80% of the rent paid will be deducted from the purchase price at the time of sale.

To date 24 properties have been sold to affordable applicants and 6 units have been occupied under the Rent to Buy Scheme.

It is now proposed to dispose of one property listed on the attached Schedule to an applicant who qualifies under the terms of the Affordable Housing Scheme and who meets the criteria for inclusion in the Rent to Buy Scheme. The property is being disposed of by way of Lease Agreement for a period of up to three years initially and a Contract which gives the option to purchase at any time during the lease period. A drawing showing the location of the unit and a schedule showing the fixed rent payable under the Lease and the sale price will be available at the meeting.

In order to comply with the requirements of Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the consent of the Council is required for the issuing of a Lease Agreement and Contract for the disposal of this property. It is therefore recommended that the Council approve the following resolution:

“The Council consents to the disposal of the property listed on the attached Schedule by way of a Lease Agreement for a period of 3 years and a Contract to Purchase, giving the Lessee the option to purchase at any time during the period of the Lease, to the approved Affordable Housing Applicant in relation to 1 x one- bed property at Mimosa Hall, The Gallops, Dublin 18.”

Signed: Date: 16th September 2013” Tom McHugh Director of Housing

It was proposed by Councillor T. Joyce, seconded by Councillor D. O’Callaghan and RESOLVED:

C/692/13 Proposed Pay & Display Parking Control Scheme – 117a To 125a Braemor Road

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

“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.

Report of the Dundrum Area Committee (Planning and Transportation & Water Services) held in Dundrum Office, Dundrum Office Park, Off Main Street, Dundrum on Monday, 23 September 2013

The following report by the Manager was circulated to the Members and AGREED:

"DDP/205/13 Proposed Pay & Display Parking Control Scheme - 117A to 125A Braemor Road

The following report was CIRCULATED:

“In order to improve safety and to better regulate the flow of traffic in front of the shops at 117A to 125A Braemor Road, Traffic Section proposes to introduce a one-way system as shown on Drg. Ref. TT-043-03-2013. The work will include new footpaths, public lighting, road re-surfacing, and widening of the service road to provide 14 to 15 marked out car parking spaces.

A petition signed by the majority of business owners and residents has requested the introduction of Pay Parking to control the use of these spaces. The scheme would operate Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 19:00 at a rate of €1/hour for a maximum of 3 hours in any one stay. Residents Parking Permits and Visitors Permits would be available. At present the Council operates a grace period of 15 minutes (free parking) at the beginning or end of each stay.

All of the business owners and residents were written to with details of the scheme, a map and an information leaflet on Pay and Display parking. Comments were invited and one business owner telephoned to request that residents’ permits be limited to one per dwelling. This would involve a change to the Council’s Parking Control Bye-Laws that allow four residents permits per dwelling. This is not recommended as these upstairs apartments are small and unlikely to generate a demand for more than one permit per dwelling.

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 provisions of the Local Government Act, 2001, the proposed Pay & Display Parking Scheme for 117A to 125A Braemor Road is presented to the Area Committee for decision”.

The report was AGREED."

The introduction of pay parking control is a reserved function of the Council. In order to implement the proposed parking scheme for 117A to 125A Braemor Road the following resolution is required:

“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 implement pay parking control at 117A to 125A Braemor Road.””

It was proposed by Councillor J. O’Dea, seconded by Councillor J. Dillon Byrne and RESOLVED:

17 “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 implement pay parking control at 117A to 125A Braemor Road.”

C/693/13 Local Travellers Accommodation Consultative Committee - Nomination of Members

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

“Section 21 of the Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 gave the local authority power to appoint a Committee to be known as the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee to advise on the provision and management of accommodation for travellers.

Section 22 of the Act states that the membership of the Committee shall comprise the following:- (a) members of the appointing authority (b) officials of the appointing authority (c) representatives of local travellers and traveller bodies and (d) where the Local Consultative Committee has been appointed by the Council, one member from each relevant housing authority (if any) within the administrative county concerned.

The making of an appointment under this section shall be a reserved function.

At the County Council meeting held on 9th March, 1998 the Council agreed that 3 Councillors would form part of the Local Consultative Committee.

In accordance with the guidelines the period of appointment of the Committee shall be at least 3 years except in the case of members of the authority who cease to be a member of a local authority and will not extend beyond the next round of local elections.

The current members of the Local Consultative Committee are:

Councillor T. Murphy appointed on 11th September 2010. Councillor G. Tallon appointed on 11th June 2012. Councillor D. Marren appointed on 2nd July 2013

Minute No. C/480/10 dated 5th July, 2010 appointed members to the Committee, however, there have since been staff changes in the County Council and among the representatives of local travellers and traveller bodies.

Accordingly it is recommended that the following resolution be passed by the Council:

It is hereby resolved to appoint the following persons to the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee:

Traveller bodies/travellers: Catherine Morley, Emma Jane Morley, Geraldine Dunne, Margaret O’Leary, Margaret Connors and Helen Connors. Council officials: Maura Murphy, Conor Peoples, Katherine Holohan and Frank Ward.”

It was proposed by Councillor V. Boyhan, seconded by Councillor D. O’Callaghan and RESOLVED:

“That it is hereby resolved to appoint the following persons to the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee:

C/694/13 Recommendation from Housing Strategic Policy Committee in relation to a small co- operative housing scheme.

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

“The Housing Strategic Policy Committee at its meeting held on 17th June 2013 recommended the following matter to the Council:

“That the Council sponsor a small co-operative housing scheme whereby qualifying housing applicants, in conjunction with the Council, would build their own homes and that the Council would identify land within its ownership for such a scheme.”

Report: The Council as Housing Authority and approver of funding streams such as the Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) and Capital Advance and Lease Fund (CALF) cannot act as sponsor or partner for any proposed co-operative housing development.

There is currently no funding stream or arrangement in place for the Council to financially assist the proposal.

Tom McHugh, Director of Housing & Community.”

A discussion took place, during which Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community responded to Members queries.

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

It was AGREED to take Item 21 in conjunction with this item.

Item No. 21: Co-operative Housing Scheme It was proposed by Councillor D. O’Callaghan and seconded by An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Smyth:

“That this Council agrees that the Manager would identify a suitable Council infill site for the purpose of building a small co-operative housing scheme and would help and oversee the building of these dwellings. Also that the Manager report on the proposal.”

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

“The Council as Housing Authority and approver of funding streams such as the Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) and Capital Advance and Lease Fund (CALF) cannot act as sponsor or partner for any proposed co-operative housing development.

There is currently no funding stream or arrangement in place for the Council to financially assist the proposal.

A discussion took place, during which Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community responded to Members queries. The report of the Manager was NOTED.

C/695/13 Recommendation from Transportation Strategic Policy Committee in relation to Cyclist Right of Way at Junctions

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

“Background: At the February 2012 full Council meeting, Councillor Dillon Byrne proposed:

“That this County Council recommend to the National Roads Authority, the National Transport agency, and the Roads Safety Authority to adopt the principle of permitting cyclists right of way at all junctions as practiced in the rest of Europe and that a comprehensive information and advertising campaign be undertaken before this change of policy is implemented.”

Following a discussion the matter was referred to the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee (SPC).

The Transportation SPC at its meeting held on Thursday 12th September considered the following report of the Manager:

20 CYCLIST RIGHT OF WAY AT JUNCTIONS Introduction: Under Irish Law no one user has an absolute right of way. Even if you approach a junction and the lights are green this does not allow an absolute right of way and you are expected to proceed with caution and with due care and attention. Road users may have priority rather than a right of way and the issue becomes: Who is expected to yield their priority

Examples:  Vehicles on side roads would be expected to yield to vehicles on the main road.  Vehicles at a junction with a red light would be expected to yield to vehicles with a green light  Vehicles changing lane would be expected to yield to vehicles already in that lane

Improving facilities for cyclists involves improving their priority and this is done in a number of ways:  By providing cycle lanes to allow them to overtake static traffic  Advanced stop lines at junctions allow them to position themselves in a primary position and take priority through a junction  Early start or dedicated cycle signals can give them priority over other vehicles  Contra Flow cycle tracks allows priority in a direction that other vehicles are not allowed  Traffic signal by-passes reduce waiting time and improve priority

There are opportunities through legislation to further improve priority for cyclists by: allowing them to turn left on red signals or by putting more legal responsibility on drivers in the event of a collision e.g. in some countries you are assumed guilty if you are involved in a collision with a cyclist and the responsibility lies with the driver to prove their innocence.

Conclusion: It is recommended to the SPC that DLR:  Continues the policy of improving facilities and priority for cyclists  Continues to engage and support the NTA, NRA, DTTAS & RSA  Supports any advertising campaigns that inform road users of their current responsibilities.

The SPC did not agree with the motion and the report of the Manager was NOTED.

This report is for the information of the Members.

Frank Austin, Director of Transportation & Water Services.

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

C/696/13 Cathaoirleach's Business: Councillor C. Smyth

1. Social Inclusion Week An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Smyth reminded the Members that Social Inclusion Week began on 12th October 2013 and would be running until 19th October 2014.

2. Vote of Condolence A vote of condolence was passed with the family of Mr. Colm Ó Meachair R.I.P.

An Cathaoirleach, the Members, the Manager and staff stood and observed a minutes silence as a mark of respect.

21 C/697/13 Re-naming of Phase 1 of Rochestown House, Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin

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

“A report was submitted for the information of the Members at the Dún Laoghaire Area Committee to approve the renaming of Phase 1 Rochestown House to Rochestown Lodge. However, during discussions it was felt there maybe confusion with the Hotel on Rochestown Ave with the same name. It is therefore advised that the name of Phase 1 Rochestown House be ‘Rochestown Terrace’.

The new name proposed is as follows:

‘Rochestown Terrace’ (Ardán Bhaile an Róistigh).

In addition, as the re-configuring of the 12 ground floor units has reduced the number of apartments in this block to 12, it is proposed to re-number the apartments in the block. The new numbering proposed is as follows:

Ground floor apartments 1 – 6 Rochestown Terrace (1 -6 Ardán Bhaile an Róistigh), Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin.

First floor apartments 7 – 12 Rochestown Terrace (7 - 12 Ardán Bhaile an Róistigh), Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin.

Work is currently under way on the re-development of the first phase of Rochestown House which involves the re-configuring of 12 ground floor bedsit units into 6 one-bed apartments, (the six upstairs units are already set out in one-bed units), changing the access from the southern to the northern elevation, and the carrying out of general refurbishment works throughout. These works include re-wiring, re-plumbing, external insulation, redecoration, installation of a new heating system and windows & doors, and replacing the existing kitchens and bathrooms. Following the development, this block will have 12 one-bedroom apartments. Following completion of this work it is intended to commence work on the refurbishment of the second phase.

The second phase of the development will retain the name Rochestown House and will be numbered 1 – 34. Appropriate signage will be erected.”

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

C/698/13 The 2012 Statutory Audit Report to the Members of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the Accounts of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for the year ended 31 December 2012 (incorporating the Manager's response to issues raised) and the Annual Financial Statement for the year ended 31 December 2012

The 2012 Statutory Audit Report to the Members of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on the accounts of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council for the year ended 31st December 2012 (incorporating the Manager’s response to issues raised) and the Annual Financial Statement for the year ended 31st December 2012 submitted in accordance with Section 121 (1) of the Local Government Act 2001 was CONSIDERED.

A discussion took place, during which Ms. H. Cunningham, Director of Finance and I.T. responded to Members queries. The report was NOTED.

22 C/699/13 Monthly Financial Report

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

“DUN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL REVENUE ACCOUNT FINANCIAL REPORT

PERIOD: 01/01/2013 - 31/08/2013 8 66.67%

EXPENDITURE

SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL BUDGET EXP. as % EXPENDITURE of Budget. € € % A Housing & Building 19,547,515 30,607,300 63.87 B Road Transportation & Safety 17,497,391 27,272,200 64.16 C Water Services 22,440,800 34,396,500 65.24 D Development Management 7,684,821 11,758,500 65.36 E Environmental Services 20,838,629 31,836,000 65.46 F Recreation & Amenity 15,586,873 24,267,900 64.23 G Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 1,918,256 2,424,500 79.12 H Miscellaneous Services 11,113,357 16,540,500 67.19

TOTAL EXPENDITURE: 116,627,644 179,103,400 65.12

INCOME

TOTAL BUDGET INC. as % RECEIPTS of Budget. € € % A Housing & Building 16,562,011 26,510,900 62.47 B Road Transportation & Safety 6,733,287 11,326,000 59.45 C Water Services 5,757,367 10,489,900 54.88 D Development Management 1,283,505 1,508,400 85.09 E Environmental Services 5,150,711 6,919,300 74.44 F Recreation & Amenity 2,371,149 4,104,800 57.77 G Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 1,350,344 1,648,300 81.92 H Miscellaneous Services 3,600,595 4,654,500 77.36 SUB TOTAL: 42,808,969 67,162,100 63.74 Commercial Rates 55,246,000 82,869,000 66.67 Local Government Fund 16,514,867 24,772,300 66.67 Pension Related Deduction 1,843,642 2,800,000 65.84

TOTAL INCOME: 116,413,478 177,603,400 65.55

Deficit at 31/08/2013 -214,165

Date 30/09/13 Signed: H. Cunningham Director of Finance & IT”

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

C/700/13 Ministerial/Departmental Correspondence

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

C/701/13 Other Correspondence

The following items of correspondence, copies of which had been circulated to the Members, were CONSIDERED and NOTED:

“1) Letter from Leitrim County Council in relation to a motion passed regarding the Credit Union Movement throughout the country. 2) Letter from Ennis Town Council in relation to a motion passed regarding the Long Term illness Scheme. 3) Letter from Limerick County Council in relation to a motion passed regarding extended planning permissions. 4) Association of County & City Councils Annual Report 2012/13 & the Annual Budget for 2014.”

C/702/13 Strategic Policy Committee - Report of Chairperson

1. Environment, Community and Culture Strategic Policy Committee The following report of the Chairperson of the Environment, Culture and Community SPC was CONSIDERED and NOTED:

“Environment, Culture & Community Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 4th September 2013 at 5.00p.m. in the Council Chamber

Report of Chairperson: Councillor Denis O’Callaghan

The Chairperson, Cllr. Denis O’Callaghan presided. In attendance were: Cllr. Cormac Devlin, Cllr. Tony Fox, Cllr. Gerry Horkan, Roger Kirker, Cllr. Donal Marren, Cllr. Jim O’Dea, Cllr. Barry Saul, Cllr. Carrie Smyth and Cllr. Patricia Stewart.

Officials in attendance were: Richard Shakespeare (Director of Services) Therese Langan (Senior Executive Officer), Rory O’Sullivan (A/Senior Parks Superintendent) Tim Carey (Heritage Officer) Aiden Conroy (Administrative Officer), Dean Eaton (A/Environmental Awareness Officer) and Emma de Faoite (Clerical Officer)

 Councillor Cormac Devlin To ask the Manager to detail; the history, condition, current status/use, religious denomination (if any) of each of the chapels on the grounds of Deansgrange Cemetery and if they are included in the Capital Programme for up-grade? Also, could a tour be arranged of them for members of this SPC?

Councillor Devlin raised this query by way of receiving a progress report on capital projects. He congratulated the cemetery staff on the work they have done and continue to do. John McCann has agreed to provide a tour of Deansgrange Cemetery to members and this will be arranged by R. Shakespeare to coincide with a future sitting of the committee.

The reply was NOTED

 Councillor B. Saul That this SPC initiate a complete review of Parks & Open Space Bye Laws

R. Shakespeare clarified that only Parks bye-laws exist and that there are none for Open Spaces. A review will form part of the Work Programme 2014.

The reply was NOTED

 Councillor B. Saul To make a statement on the decision to allow a sports club close a public park and charge admission to an event?

R. Shakespeare advised that the closure was a measure to regulate the crowd and that the moderate charge was applied to cover the fencing costs. This is an event that has taken place each year over the last decade. Cllr. Devlin requested that elected members be advised of similar decisions made in respect of any future events as a large volume of calls was received.

The reply was NOTED

 Tim Carey summarised the Dalkey Island Conservation Plan 2013-2023 for the committee, stating that its aim is to provide access for the public while preserving the island’s unique heritage. It is currently protected under EU and national legislation rather than bye-laws. A Steering Committee met several times and the plan also went before the two Area Committees. A period of non-statutory consultation took place in July and August, receiving 9 submissions in total. Regarding drilling licences granted for nearby waters, DLRCC has no powers of decision-making but the plan will manage and protect the island. This plan will be emailed to non-Councillor members.

The presentation was NOTED

 Dean Eaton made a presentation to the committee on the Council’s anti-litter and anti graffiti fund. The grant scheme is co-funded by the DoECLG and DLRCC, with €35,000 allocated in 2013. The projects undertaken seek to raise awareness about the problems of litter and graffiti among the public but with an emphasis in involving schools and young people. Projects include the Tidy Districts Competition, Green Dog Walkers, Down To Earth Theatre Company events and safe graffiti removal. This fund is separate from the Gum and Dog Fouling campaigns raised at previous meetings.

The presentation was NOTED

 Aiden Conroy presented an update on the busking issue raised at the June meeting. A report on findings carried out over 19 dates between June and August was circulated to the committee. The two main areas of relevance are Sandycove/Newtownsmith and the junction of Patrick St. and George’s St. Lower. Four complaints were made regarding noise nuisance during this time and retailers provided their views, which were chiefly positive. Complainants can contact Aiden at any time. Bye-Laws will not be considered at the current time.

Following other questions from the members the report was NOTED

 R. Shakespeare informed the committee that the Draft Public Library Strategy 2013 forms part of the National Revision Plan for Public Libraries. The deadline for public submissions is 11th October 2013.

The report was NOTED

 The meeting concluded at 5.50pm.”

2. Planning Strategic Policy Committee The following report of the Chairperson of the Planning SPC was CONSIDERED and NOTED:

“Planning Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 16th September 2013

Report of Chairperson: Councillor Niamh Bhreathnach

The Chairperson, Councillor N. Bhreathnach presided. In attendance were Councillor N. Bhreathnach, Councillor J. O’Dea, Councillor L. McCarthy, Mr. M. Gallagher, Mr. M. O’Donnell.

Apologies for non-attendance were received from Councillor P. Stewart, Councillor J. Bailey, Councillor M. Bailey and Ms. O. Fitzgerald.

Officials in attendance were

Mr. G. Hayden, Director, Planning & Enterprise Department, Ms. M. Henchy, Senior Planner, Mr. C. Fulcher, Executive Planner and Ms. A. O’Connor, Senior Staff Officer.

The meeting was adjourned as no quorum was present. The adjourned meeting will be held on the 5th December, 2013.”

3. Housing Strategic Policy Committee The following report of the Chairperson of the Housing SPC was CONSIDERED and NOTED:

“Housing Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 19th September 2013

Report of Chairperson: Councillor Donal Marren

Present Cllr. Lettie McCarthy Mr. Seamas O’Neill Cllr. Donal Marren Mr. Michael Crowe Cllr. Denis O’Callaghan

Apologies: Cllr. Jane Dillon Byrne, Cllr. Melisa Halpin & Mr. Noel O’Connor

Chair: Cllr. Donal Marren

Officials Present: Mr. T. McHugh, Director, Ms. M. Ruane, Senior Executive Officer, S. Naughton, Administrative Officer, Mr. J. Burns, Senior Staff Officer, Ms. C. Walsh, Assistant Staff Officer

A Quorum was not present. The meeting proceeded as an information meeting only.

Preparation Adoption and Implementation of Local Authority Traveller Accommodation Programmes 2014-2018 Tom McHugh introduced the presentation made by Maura Murphy, Administrative Officer, Housing Department.

During the presentation the following areas were covered:-  Traveller Accommodation Programme is a 5 year programme (2014-2018)

26  Adoption of the programmes is a reserved function  Procedure for preparation and adoption  30th April 2014 – the latest date for adoption  Consultations are made with all concerned: - Other public authorities - Community and other bodies - Travellers via Local Travellers Accommodation Consultative Committee (LTACC) - Public general  Assessment of Need and results  Satisfaction rate with existing accommodation  Overall response preferences, which showed the highest demand is for grouped housing schemes

Following a discussion during which Mr. McHugh responded to the Members’ queries, the Chairperson thanked Ms. Murphy for her presentation.

Presentation on Draft Statutory Framework Homeless Action Plan 2014-2016 Tom McHugh invited Sorcha Donohoe, Dublin Region Homeless Executive to show a video presentation which provides an insight into the perspectives and experiences of formerly homeless households.

Following the presentation from Ms. Donohoe, Mr. McHugh advised Members that a new Homeless Action Plan for Framework for the Dublin Region, for the period 2014 too 2016 has been drafted.

He advised that he is a member of the Regional Homeless Consultative Forum, and this body has considered the plan in considerable detail, and the inputs of all partners and agencies included in the forum have been included in the plan. He advised that he fully endorses and recommends the draft plan, which sets out challenging objective and targets to deal with the homeless issue.

Mr. McHugh stated in the absence of a quorum the meeting would adjourn and in order to progress the matter, he undertook to circulate the draft plan to all Members of the SPC and invite feedback or comments for inclusion

The Chairperson agreed that the draft plan be circulated and adjourned the meeting due to the absence of a quorum.

Any Other Business There being no further business the meeting was concluded

Date of Next Meeting Provisional date of adjourned meeting and the next quarterly meeting is scheduled for 19th December 2013. The meeting concluded at 6.00pm”

4. Transportation Strategic Policy Committee The following report of the Chairperson of the Transportation SPC was CONSIDERED and NOTED:

“Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on Thursday, 12th September 2013 at 5.00p.m. in Council Offices, Dundrum

Report of Chairperson: Councillor Pat Hand

The Transportation Strategic Policy Committee meeting held on 12th September 2013 was attended by:

27 Councillors: Pat Hand (Chairperson); Maria Bailey; Marie Baker; Niamh Bhreathnach; Victor Boyhan; Cormac Devlin; Tony Fox; Gerry Horkan; Carrie Smyth.

Sectoral: Development/Construction Sector Tom Nolan

Business/Commercial Sector Matt Coleman

Environmental/Conservation/Cultural Sector Robert Fitzsimons

Council Officials: Frank Austin, Director of Transportation; Anne Devine, Senior Engineer; Jim Hayes, Senior Engineer; John Broderick, Senior Executive Engineer; Padraig Watters, Senior Executive Engineer; Gerry Flaherty, Senior Executive Engineer; Seamus Storan, Executive Engineer; Conor Geraghty, Assistant Engineer; Eimear Lenahan, Senior Staff Officer; Patricia Howe, Assistant Staff Officer; Felicity Gill, Assistant Staff Officer, Transportation Department.

External Attendees: Mr. Joe Seymour, Regional Director Aecom, Shane Dunny, Principal Consultant Aecom, Dan Brennan, Consultant, Aecom.

Apologies were received from Councillors Dr. Richard Humphreys, Barry Ward and from Mr. Ken Fitzsimons.

1. Confirmation of Minutes Minutes of Transportation SPC meeting held on 11th June 2013 were proposed by Councillor V. Boyhan, seconded by Councillor T. Fox and AGREED.

It was agreed to take Item 2 (a) Traffic Modelling in the Urban Environment Case Studies presentation and Item 2 (c) Public Bike Hire Scheme Study by Aecom respectively.

2. Business submitted by Director of Services (a) Traffic Modelling in the Urban Environment - Case Studies - Blackrock LAP and Sandyford Business Park (Presentation by Joe Seymour, Regional Director and Shane Dunny, Principal Consultant Aecom)

Mr. Joe Seymour, Regional Director, Aecom, gave a brief overview of the role of the Company and outlined the various projects they were involved with.

Mr. Dunny presented an overview of urban traffic modelling and briefed the meeting on the traffic models carried out by Aecom for DLRCC, i.e Sandyford Area model to include ESB Link Road, Leopardstown Roundabout and the Blackrock Local Area Plan.

The report was NOTED.

(c) Public Bike Hire Scheme Study Dan Brennan, Consultant with Aecom provided an update on the Public Bike Hire Scheme Feasibility Study for Dun Laoghaire and outlined the result of the Market Research and Demand Analysis carried out to date.

28 Following some questions and clarification on the extent of the scheme, the report was NOTED.

(b) Parking Bye-Laws in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council area [specifically the introduction of new locations to the scheme] "The attached ‘Guidelines for the Implementation of Pay and Display Parking Control Schemes’ are taken from Appendix IV of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Parking Control Bye-Laws, 2007 to 2011. The Guidelines set out the rationale for Pay and Display parking controls and the procedure for their implementation.

Before allocating scarce resources to the design and implementation of a Pay and Display scheme in a residential area the Council requires a signed petition from the Residents Association or from a representative number of residents, indicating that there is majority support for the introduction of Pay and Display parking controls.

In recent years the Council’s deteriorating financial position has meant that consideration has to be given by the Council to the financial cost of introducing a scheme, such as the cost of meters, signage, lining, and continued enforcement and maintenance costs.

The Transportation SPC meeting on 12th September 2012 considered a number of locations requesting Pay and Display and agreed that all future schemes in residential areas must allow for all day parking to provide a revenue stream to finance the introduction and ongoing costs of the scheme."

Mr. Jim Hayes, Senior Engineer, Traffic Section presented the above report to the Members.

Councillors asked that the report be amended to delete the reference to Pay & Display schemes that facilitate all day parking being introduced to provide a revenue stream. It was intended that schemes were to allow for all day parking for the use of commuters or those working in the area that needed to use their car as a means of transport, as maximum three hour stay is of no value when it is not being utilised.

The costs associated with Pay and Display schemes should be brought to Councillors when reports on the introduction of schemes are being presented to meetings for approval.

The report was NOTED.

(d) Dublin Agglomeration Environmental Noise Action Plan (December 2013 – November 2018) Gerry Flaherty, Senior Executive Engineer, made a presentation on the Final Noise Action Plan for the Dublin Agglomeration.

The report was NOTED.

Gerry Flaherty, Senior Executive Engineer took the opportunity to inform the Committee that European Mobility Week will take place from 16 to 22 September 2013 under the slogan ‘Clean Air – It’s your move!

The report was NOTED.

(e) Road Safety Annual Evaluation Report 2012 Seamus Storan, Executive Engineer, presented the 2012 Road Safety Annual Evaluation report to the members. A PowerPoint presentation including reference to the 4 ‘E’s, Engineering, Education, Enforcement and Evaluation delivered was, noting key figures and trends in road casualties and injuries. An overview of infrastructural works delivered by DLR including DLR’s involvement in key road safety campaigns and initiatives with schools, the RSA and An Garda Siochana was outlined. DLR’s proposed schedule for the Casualty Reduction winter programme was circulated at the meeting, to include the DLR / AXA Road Safe Show to take place on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th October 2013.

The report was NOTED.

3. Business Referred from the Council Motion from Councillor Jane Dillon Byrne at Council Meeting in February 2013: ''That this County Council recommend to the National Roads Authority, the National Transport Agency, and the Roads Safety Authority to adopt the principle of permitting cyclists right of way at all junctions as practiced in the rest of Europe and that a comprehensive information and advertising campaign be undertaken before this change of policy is implemented.”

Conor Geraghty, Assistant Engineer presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the terms of the Motion to include a recommendation to the Committee.

The Committee did not agree with the terms of the motion. It was agreed that a Report would be returned to Council (Co. Co. meeting) noting the recommendation.

The report was NOTED.

4. Future Work Programme – Items for Consideration for Future Work Programme (a) Councillor Victor Boyhan “To ask the Transportation Department to give this committee a brief presentation and policy overview of its input into the Draft Dun Laoghaire Local Area Plan and the rationale for same.”

Reply: “A number of workshop type meetings have taken place between Transportation engineers and the planners preparing the Draft Dun Laoghaire Local Area Plan. This exchange of information and ideas is being used to work up a pre-Draft version of the Plan that will be circulated to individual departments for comment prior to finalising the Draft Plan for public consultation. At that stage the Planning Department will organise public information sessions and briefings for Councillors at which Transportation will be represented.”

(b) Councillor Marie Baker “That this Transportation SPC amends the Council’s road lining policy to allow the use of single yellow lines in residential areas so as relieve the pressure on residents of all day parking by commuters.”

Report: “At its meetings on 6th June and 9th September 2010 the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee considered a draft “Policy on the Implementation of Statutory Signing and Lining Measures”. The agreed policy on the implementation of single yellow lines is set out below.

Traffic Objective Guidelines for Comments Measure application Single Yellow To ensure the  Assess parking during Single yellow lines Lines smooth flow of traffic problem times. Is it can be installed on on main arteries, causing a hazard or routes where parking heavily trafficked restricting the smooth would cause roads and flow of traffic? congestion during commercial areas  Not recommended to business hours but during specified control commuter outside of these hours parking hours parking can be  Allows for made available. The Loading/Unloading (max Traffic Section will 30mins) not install single yellow lines as a means to control commuter parking within estates. The Councils policy on controlling commuter parking is to install a Pay and Display Parking scheme in conjunction with Double Yellow Lines. Only in exceptional circumstances will single yellow lines be considered.

The majority of requests for single yellow lines are from residential estates where commuter parking is causing a nuisance by blocking driveways, destroying grass verges, littering etc. or could restrict access for emergency services. The residents believe that a single yellow line for some period during the day will remove commuter parkers while keeping the estate free for residents at other times with no financial cost to them (no permits required etc).

There are a number of issues with this:  Providing single yellow lines for a period during the day can also negatively affect residents i.e. no visitors or residents can park during the period while the restrictions are in place.  Single yellow lines require enforcement. The Gardaí do not have sufficient resources to police, on a large scale, single yellow lines in residential areas where it is safe to park. The Council provides a Traffic Warden Service in Pay and Display areas where the revenue pays for enforcement and other Council services. There would be a cost in extending the warden service to non revenue generating areas either through the direct cost of employing additional wardens or through reduced enforcement and therefore reduced revenue in existing Pay and Display areas.  Everyone has a right to park on the public road where it is safe to do so. Allowing cars to park in areas close to public transport may provide users with access to public transport where they may otherwise have to take their car into a town.  The County Development Plan limits the number of car parking spaces that may be provided in non-residential developments, in order to encourage the use of public transport, cycling and walking. Some employees in the county have no workplace parking but have journeys to work that cannot reasonably be undertaken by non- car modes.

The provision of single yellow lines should be reserved for areas of high commercial activity (such as town centres) where parking during the day would impede traffic flows

31 but can be allowed at night to facilitate businesses and road users. High traffic flows make the single yellow line essentially self-enforcing, as any parking would cause traffic congestion.

If parking within an area has grown to such an extent that regulation is required then the appropriate course of action is to install Pay and Display Parking.”

It was AGREED that the above item would be placed on a future Transportation SPC Agenda for discussion.

A.O.B Mr. Frank Austin, Director of Services, Transportation & Water Services advised the members that they would be circulated with an email for information purposes with regard to consultations currently underway with regard to draft cycle network plan for the Greater Dublin Area.

The meeting concluded at 18.50.”

C/703/13 Parking of Advertising Vehicles

It was proposed by Councillor R. Humphreys and seconded by Councillor L. McCarthy:

“That the Manager take effective steps to halt the parking of advertising vehicles in breach of the Roads Act 1994 along the N11 between the Montrose Hotel and the junction with Foster Avenue, particularly during hours when pay and display will not operate.”

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

“A Pay and Display Parking Scheme was recently implemented along this section of roadway. Since the introduction of the Pay & Display scheme, the issue of vehicles parking on this roadway for long periods for the purposes of advertising has ceased. The area will continue to be monitored outside of the normal operating hours of the Pay and Display scheme to ensure that no vehicles are found to be parked for the purposes of advertising in contravention of the Roads Act 1993.”

A discussion took place. The report of the Manager was AGREED.

C/704/13 Special Bathing Area at the 40 Foot, Sandycove

It was proposed by Councillor J. Dillon Byrne and seconded by Councillor N. Bhreathnach:

“That the Manager indicate to this Council, in the interest of the general public and all users of this special bathing area at the 40 Foot, Sandycove: a) Who built the hut inside the entrance at the 40 Foot bathing area. b) Who provided the hut at the rear of the Martello Tower at the 40 Foot bathing place.”

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

“A photocopy of a licence dated 24th December 1937, between the Minister of Finance, Saorstát Eireann and William Arthur Gray Talbot and another (trustees for and on behalf of the Sandycove Bathers Association) has been traced in the County Council's archive and deals with the application by the Sandycove Bathers Association to make "encroachments" which was approved by the Minister of Finance.

The “encroachments” are described in Schedule attached to the agreement as: 1) One circular concrete shelter 9’ 6” in diameter marked “f” on the map attached hereto. 2) One square concrete shelter marked “G” on said map. 3) One concrete Box 3’ 0” x 3’ 0” x 2’ 2” with iron cover. Marked “M” on said map. 4) One urinal marked “H” on said map. 5) One Wooden Shelter containing life-buoy marked “N” on said map. 6) A fence measuring 36 feet long consisting of a gun-barrel rail on wrought iron standards leaded into rocks marked “O” on said map. 7) One Notice Board measuring 3’ 41/2” x 4’2” and lettered “Gentlemen’s Bathing Place”, marked “I” on said map. 8) One Notice Board measuring 2’ 11” x 1’ 11” and lettered “Do Not Bring Dogs” marked “J” on said map. 9) One Notice Board measuring 13” x 16” on wall and lettered “Beware of Pickpockets” marked “K” on said map. 10) One Post with a Notice Board thereon lettered “Gentlemen’s Bathing Place only” marked “L” on said map.

A copy of the map referred to above is not available.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is not party to this agreement, however, a copy is circulated for the information of the Elected Members.”

A discussion took place, during which Mr. R. Shakespeare, Director of Environment responded to Members queries.

Councillor J. Dillon Byrne wished to amend her motion and it was AGREED to proceed with the agenda and come back to this item later in the meeting.

C/705/13 Annual Festival on the Western Side of the County

It was proposed by Councillor L. McCarthy and seconded by Councillor G. Tallon:

“That the Manager would work with interested parties on the western side of the County and explore ideas re creating an annual festival along the lines of the Mountain to Sea Festival in Dún Laoghaire.”

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

“From 2014 the projects showcased in the Cultural Centre will be generated with, and responsive to, the whole County, including artists and communities based in the west of the County. The capacity does not currently exist to plan for further new festivals.

The Council currently support the Dundrum Festival and the Glencullen Community Gathering.”

A discussion took place, during which Mr. R. Shakespeare, Director of Environment responded to Members queries.

The report of the Manager was AGREED.

C/706/13 Local Property Tax

In the absence of Councillor T. Murphy it was AGREED to RE-ENTER the following motion to the next meeting of the County Council.

“That the Manager write to the Minister and asks him to consider changing local property tax from market value to a fairer system as it is a higher tax on Dublin house owners.”

C/707/13 Lands Owned by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

It was proposed by Councillor M. Bailey and seconded by Councillor B. Saul:

“That the Manager advise what lands Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council own and what services are provided on these lands.”

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

“Housing Report: “The Council has a number of sites for housing purposes on which construction has not yet commenced, namely:

- Old Connaught Avenue - Ballyman Road - Lehaunstown

34 - Rathmichael - Shanganagh Castle - Harolds Grange Road - Leopardstown Rd/Bearna Park - Blackglen Road - Lambs Cross - Broadford Rise - Cromlech Close - St Michael’s Tce - Eden Road Lower - Ballyogan Grove - Ballyogan Court - Nutgrove Ave - Commons Road

The Housing Deptartment has received Part 8 approval on 3 of the above schemes and could proceed within the next 12-18 months; however, this is subject to funding being made available from the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government:

- Lambs Cross - Broadford Rise - Cromlech Close

There is a non-residential site in Council ownership where no decision has been made on its future development, at

- Wilford Roundabout which is zoned Objective E – ‘To provide for economic development and employment’.”

The report of the Manager was AGREED.

C/708/13 Re-ordering of Items on Agenda

It was AGREED to continue the discussion on Item No. 17 at this point.

C/709/13 Special Bathing Area at the 40 Foot, Sandycove

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Smyth READ the following amended motion:

It was proposed by Councillor J. Dillon Byrne and seconded by Councillors N. Bhreathnach, R. Humphreys and D. O’Callaghan:

“That the Manager write to the Minister for Finance seeking his agreement to a review of the licence with a view to putting in place new facilities for all citizens of the County, if possible, by agreement involving this Council and the Sandycove Bathers Association.”

A further discussion took place. Councillor J. Dillon Byrne wished to amend her motion further and it was AGREED to proceed with the agenda and come back to this item later in the meeting.

C/710/13 St. Patrick's Day Parade or Concert in the County

It was proposed by Councillor N. Richmond and seconded by Councillor L. McCarthy:

35 “That the Manager consider staging or supporting a St. Patrick’s Day Parade or concert in the County.”

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

“The potential costs associated with producing or supporting a St. Patrick's Festival are prohibitive and accordingly it is not proposed to progress such an event.”

A discussion took place, during which Mr. R. Shakespeare, Director of Environment responded to Members queries.

It was AGREED to REFER the motion to the Environment, Culture and Community Strategic Policy Committee for discussion.

C/711/13 Re-ordering of Items on Agenda

It was AGREED to continue the discussion on Item No. 17 at this point.

C/712/13 Special Bathing Area at the 40 Foot, Sandycove

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Smyth READ the following amended motion:

It was proposed by Councillor J. Dillon Byrne and seconded by Councillors N. Bhreathnach, D. Pierce and R. Humphreys:

“That the Manager write to the Minister for Finance seeking his agreement to a review of the licence (Sandycove Bathers Association) with a view to putting in place equal facilities for women and men, by agreement, involving this County Council and the Sandycove Bathers Association.”

It was AGREED to circulate a copy of the amended motion to the Elected Members and to proceed with the agenda and come back to this item later in the meeting.

C/713/13 Anti-Social Behaviour

It was proposed by Councillor C. Devlin and seconded by Councillor G. Horkan:

“That the Manager gives a detailed outline as to what process one would take to register a complaint about anti-social behaviour against a tenant who is on the Rent Allowance Scheme (RAS) and what powers, if any does the Council have in relation to this type of case. Please state how many such cases have been received by this Council since January 2010.”

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

“All tenancies under the Rental Accommodation Scheme, whether Tenant only or Availability Agreement, are governed by the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, which sets out basic tenancy obligations for both landlords and tenants, including an obligation that tenants will not engage in, or allow anti social behaviour in the property or the vicinity of it. The tenancy is governed under Section 34 of the Act and the responsibility for dealing with breaches of tenancy agreements including that of anti-social behaviour, lies with the Landlord of the property. The landlord can terminate the Residential Tenancy Agreement if the tenant is in breach of any of its obligations to the landlord. Similarly the Housing Authority can require the landlord to

36 terminate the Residential Tenancy Agreement if the tenant breaches his/her obligations to the Housing Authority.

Those wishing to register a complaint about anti-social behaviour against a RAS tenant should either contact the Landlord/Management Agent of the RAS property directly with their complaint or they can forward them in writing or verbally to the RAS Section of the Council, who would then forward the complaint to the Landlord/Managing Agent to deal with.

The RAS Section of the Council will offer support to the landlord in dealing with matters and will follow up on any complaints referred on to ensure they have carried out the instructions from the Council and their action is noted on the tenant’s file. It is the responsibility of the Landlord to issue any written warnings, including Notice to Quit, in accordance with the relevant sections of the aforementioned legislation.

It is only a very small minority of RAS tenants who are involved in anti-social behaviour. Since January 2010 there have been 30 RAS tenants against whom complaints in relation to anti- social behaviour have been received.

Social housing applicants who accept an offer of RAS accommodation and existing RAS tenants approved for transfer and who have accepted an offer of alternative accommodation, go through the Council’s anti-social background checks prior to being finally approved for allocation to the accommodation.”

A discussion took place, during which Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community responded to Members queries.

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

C/714/13 Selection Procedure for any New County Manager

It was proposed by Councillor G. Horkan and seconded by Councillor C. Devlin:

“That this Council agrees that the elected members should have a role in the selection procedure for any new County Manager and that this Council agrees to write to the Minister for the Environment and Local Government and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and asks that the legislation be amended to incorporate a role for the elected members in any new selection process?”

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

“If the Motion is passed the terms of the motion will be sent by letter to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.”

A discussion took place, during which Ms. K. Holohan, County Manager responded to Members queries.

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

37 COUNCILLORS: FOR AGAINST ABSTAINED Bailey, John F. Bailey, Maria √ Baker, Marie √ Bhreathnach, Niamh √ Boyhan, Victor Brennan, Aoife Devlin, Cormac √ Dillon Byrne, Jane √ Fox, Tony √ Halpin, Melisa √ Hand, Pat √ Horkan, Gerry √ Humphreys, Richard √ Joyce, Tom Lewis, Hugh √ Marren, Donal √ McCarthy, Lettie √ Murphy, Tom O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Dea, Jim √ O’Keeffe, Gearóid Pierce, Donna √ Richmond, Neale √ Saul, Barry Smyth, Carrie √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry √ Total: 7 12 2

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Smyth declared the motion DEFEATED.

C/715/13 National Ports Policy

It was proposed by Councillor N. Bhreathnach and seconded by Councillor J. Dillon Byrne:

“That the Manager bring forward a report to Council on the implications for this Authority of the National Ports Policy of March 2013 which states that the Harbour Company’s “plans be

38 developed under the aegis of and in co-operation with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.”

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

“A ‘National Ports Policy’ was launched by the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Mr Leo Varadkar T.D. in March 2013. The policy provides, among other things, for control of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company to transfer to Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. However, this is dependent on the enactment of enabling legislation.

The Department is to initiate discussions with the Council and the Harbour Company to determine the most suitable method of transfer to local authority control. No discussions have taken place to date. Once these discussions have taken place and information is available on the likely basis of the transfer and contents of the legislations a report will be brought to the Council.”

A discussion took place, during which Ms. K. Holohan, County Manager responded to Members queries.

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

C/716/13 Re-ordering of Items on Agenda

It was AGREED to continue the discussion on Item No. 17 at this point.

C/717/13 Special Bathing Area at the 40 Foot, Sandycove

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor C. Smyth READ the following amended motion, copy of which had been circulated to the Members:

It was proposed by Councillor J. Dillon Byrne and seconded by Councillors N. Bhreathnach, D. Pierce and R. Humphreys:

The amended motion was AGREED.

C/718/13 Government Funding for Social Housing

In the absence of Councillor V. Boyhan, it was AGREED to RE-ENTER the following motion to the next meeting of the County Council:

“That the Manager report on the recent announcement by the Department of Environment & Local Government of a capital funding allocation of €275 million to 34 City and County Councils under the Social Housing Investment Programme for 2013.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council will be allocated along with other City and County Councils funding for a number of measures including: - Voluntary housing construction - €55m - New housing supply including Traveller accommodation - €69.3m

39 - Regeneration, estate remediation and energy retrofitting - €111.4m

In order to maximise a full programme of social housing support interventions, can I ask that the Housing Dept bring a detailed report to Council on how best we can take full advantage of this round of funding to address essential housing provision and support locally?”

C/719/13 Local Parking Solutions in the County

It was proposed by Councillor B. Ward and seconded by Councillor M. Halpin:

“That this Council recognises the need for flexibility in dealing with local parking solutions in the County and calls on Council management to provide for flexibility to the greatest possible extent, to work with local councillors on these issues, and to dispense with the designation of residential parking areas as parking revenue generators in order that sensible solutions can be implemented to deal with residents’ legitimate concerns about the amenity of their areas.”

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

“In general there are 4 methods employed by the Transportation Department to control and restrict parking on the Public Roads.

Double Yellow Lines indicate that parking is not permitted at any time. The regulations allow for stopping on Double Yellow Lines for up to 30 minutes to facilitate loading/unloading. Double Yellow Lines are provided where parking would cause a hazard e.g. on a bend with no visibility or where there is not sufficient width to accommodate parking and maintain traffic flows. In the provision of pay and display schemes double yellow lines are often provided opposite parking bays where there is not sufficient width to allow parking on both sides of the road and maintain traffic flows.

Single Yellow Lines indicate that parking is not permitted during the hours specified on the accompanying time plates. The regulations allow for stopping on Single Yellow Lines for up to 30 minutes to facilitate loading/unloading during the time parking is not permitted. The provision of single yellow lines should be reserved for areas of high commercial activity (such as town centres) where parking during the day would impede traffic flows but can be allowed at night to facilitate businesses and road users. High traffic flows make the single yellow line essentially self-enforcing, as any parking would cause traffic congestion.

Clearway: No stopping or parking allowed during the specified hours. Sallyglen Road and Dundrum by-pass are examples of where a clearway has been provided to prohibit unsafe parking or stopping of cars at any time of the day.

Pay and Display parking regulates an area by designating where it is safe to park. It provides parking for all road users at all times of the day in the designated bays. During the times specified on the accompanying time plates there is a charge to park in the bays. Pay and Display Schemes are monitored by the Traffic Wardens on behalf of the Council. If parking within an area has grown to such an extent that regulation is required then the appropriate course of action is to install Pay and Display Parking.

The ‘Guidelines for the Implementation of Pay and Display Parking Control Schemes’ are set out in Appendix IV of the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Parking Control Bye-Laws, 2007 to 2011. The Guidelines set out the rationale for Pay and Display parking controls and the procedure for their implementation. In section 2 the main reasons for implementing Pay and Display parking controls in residential areas include the following: - To improve the prospects of residents accessing parking at or near their homes, - To discourage extraneous parking in residential areas which has a detrimental impact on

40 the quality of life of residents

A discussion took place, during which Mr. F. Austin, Director of Transportation and Water Services responded to Members queries.

The motion was AGREED.

C/720/13 VAT Rate for Tourism and Hospitality

It was proposed by Councillor J. O’Dea and seconded by Councillor L. McCarthy:

“That Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council supports the campaign of the Restaurants Association of Ireland to keep the VAT rate for tourism and hospitality at 9% into 2014 and beyond.”

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

“If the motion is passed the terms of the motion will be sent by letter to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.”

Following a discussion the motion was AGREED.

It was AGREED to take Item No. 50 and Item No. 51 in conjunction with this motion.

Item No. 50: VAT Rate for Tourism and Hospitality It was proposed by Councillor N. Richmond and seconded by Councillor J. O’Dea:

“That Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council acknowledges the efforts of this Government to increase tourism and support job creation through the successful introduction of a 9% VAT rate for the Tourism and Hospitality Industries over the past two years and supports the campaign of the Restaurants Association of Ireland to keep the VAT rate for tourism and hospitality at 9% into 2014 and beyond.”

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

“If the motion is passed the terms of the motion will be sent by letter to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.”

Following a discussion the motion was AGREED.

Item No. 51: VAT Rate for Tourism and Hospitality It was proposed by Councillor G. Horkan and seconded by Councillor C. Devlin:

“That Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council supports the campaign of the Restaurants Association of Ireland to keep the VAT rate for tourism and hospitality at 9% into 2014 and beyond.”

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

“If the motion is passed the terms of the motion will be sent by letter to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport.”

Following a discussion the motion was AGREED.

C/721/13 Social Housing Policy

It was proposed by Councillor H. Lewis and seconded by Councillor M. Halpin:

“That this Council discusses the impact of the current Social Housing Policy that began in June 2011.”

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

“Set out below is information on the Social Housing Support list, units provided, allocations and transfers.

The following housing units have been provided to housing applicants in the years 2011, 2012 and up to 30th September 2013:

Year Local RAS Voluntary Other – Long Total Authority Properties Term Leasing Properties 2011 110 72 92 3 277 2012 108 38 79 8 233 2013 to 65 49 46 5 165 30/09/13 Total 283 159 217 16 675

In the period 13 June 2011 to 30 September 2013, in accordance with the Council’s Allocation Scheme, a total of 565 allocations were made to the Social Housing Support list, a breakdown of which is as follows:

Type of Accommodation No. of units allocated Voluntary Housing 213 Long Term Leasing 16 RAS 110 Council Housing Stock 226

And a total of 157 allocations were made to the Transfer lists, a breakdown of which is as follows:

Type of Accommodation No. of units allocated Voluntary Housing 20 Long Term Leasing 2 Transfers within RAS 37 Council Housing Stock 98

There are currently 3,681 applicants on the open Social Housing Support List. Following the recent carrying out of the triennial Housing Needs Assessment, 734 households were taken off the list as they had not responded to the Council to confirm they had a current housing need.”

A discussion took place, during which Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community responded to Members queries.

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

It was AGREED to take Item No. 53 and Item No. 34 in conjunction with this motion.

Item No. 53: New Social Housing Homes for Housing Applicants It was proposed by Councillor D. O’Callaghan and seconded by Councillor N. Bhreathnach:

“That this Council welcomes the announcement by the Minister of State for Housing and Planning Jan O’ Sullivan of a € 32 million funding boost for Local Authorities that will provide new social housing homes for housing applicants.

In view of this, the Manager would prepare a report for discussion at this Council meeting outlining the amount of extra funding allocated to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, how this funding will be used and to outline the housing projects ready to commence.”

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

“In July 2013, through Circular 21/2013 Local Authorities were invited to submit proposals to purchase new, permanent social housing units. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council submitted a proposal to purchase 11 units.

In August 2013 the Minister of State for Housing and Planning Jan O’Sullivan TD announced that €32m was made available for this purpose.

Of the €32m Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council was allocated €949,046, which covered the purchase of 5 units.

Arrangements are currently ongoing to complete these acquisitions and to ensure that funding is drawn down.”

A discussion took place, during which Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community responded to Members queries.

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

Item No. 34: Funding of Social Housing It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey and seconded by Councillor M. Bailey:

“That the Manager advise the Council on what applications have been made to the Minister of Environment and Local Government for funding of social housing in our area.”

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

“Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown are constantly in touch with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to maximise support for Social Housing projects. The Housing Department has managed to secure funding for major renovation works at Rochestown House, Sallynoggin. Phase 1 of which is currently on site. It is anticipated that funding will be advanced for phase 2, to enable works to commence in 2014.

In relation to Disabled Person extensions and bathroom alterations, the Council has been given an allocation of €80,000 in 2013, additional funding was sought and the allocation was increased to €402,803, most of which has been drawn down.

€306,981 was initially provided for energy upgrade works, and following a request for additional funding, the allocation was doubled. As a result, a large energy improvement programme is under way and it is hoped that approximately 600 units will receive cavity and attic insulation this year, which should improve the energy efficiency of our existing housing stock .

The Department has also been advised in relation to outstanding commitments in relation to Part V. In July, the Council was advised that funding would be provided for the acquisition of 3 units to be acquired in accordance with agreements entered into under Part V.

Every opportunity is availed of by the Council to seek and draw down funding.”

A discussion took place, during which Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community responded to Members queries.

The report of the Manager was NOTED.

C/722/13 Mutual Transfers Between Council Tenants

The following motion was MOVED by Councillor D. O’Callaghan WITHOUT DISCUSSION:

“That the Council discusses Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s policy regarding mutual transfers between Council tenants.”

The following report of the Manager, copy of which had been circulated to the Members, was NOTED:

“In accordance with the Allocations Scheme, adopted by the Council on the 13th June 2011:

“Mutual transfers will be allowed between tenants with similar properties and in cases where a transfer achieves a better use of accommodation. The Council can consider applications for mutual transfer from tenants of dwellings of different sizes in certain circumstances.”

Every consideration is given to facilitating mutual transfers, having regard to making best use of accommodation. In addition if the proposed transfer meets other requirements for example medical where one tenant for instance requires downstairs accommodation, or if one tenant will no longer be overcrowded, the transfer is generally approved. An application may not be approved on estate management or rent arrears grounds or where the accommodation is too large or indeed too small for the tenants as it is Council policy “where housing need changes the applicant will be offered accommodation appropriate to his/her existing housing needs”.

The Council also operates a Downsizing Scheme under the Allocations Scheme whereby priority will be given to tenants seeking to downsize their accommodation.”

C/723/13 Report of this Council's Work on the Weirs of the Dodder

The following motion was MOVED by Councillor J. Dillon Byrne WITHOUT DISCUSSION:

44 “That this Council requests the Manager to present a report of this Council’s work on the Weirs of the Dodder to enable salmon and sea trout to spawn up river and lamprey eels.”

The following report of the Manager, copy of which had been circulated to the Members, was NOTED:

“A preliminary meeting between Inland Fisheries Ireland, Office of Public Works, ARUP Consultant engineers, and the relevant Local Authorities was held on the Dodder in July of this year.

Fish passes on 7-8 weirs are ultimately required. Four of these are partially in Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown area; the Upper Smurfit weir, Dropping Well weir, Orwell Weir and the weir upstream of the Packhorse Bridge. The proposed solution for the Orwell Weir is on the Dublin City Council side using an existing millrace.

Funding issues for the preliminary design and recommendation of solutions are being investigated. The Council will be kept up to date with any progress.

Any proposal will probably involve the Part 8 Planning procedure.”

C/724/13 Pupil Teacher Ratio

The following motion, in the name of Councillor N. Richmond, was WITHDRAWN:

“That this Council calls on the Minister for Education and Skills not to further increase the pupil teacher ratio for minority faith fee paying secondary schools in the context of this year's budget.”

C/725/13 Success of Community Events

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

“That this Council congratulates and thanks all the staff, both direct and indirect, who helped organise and run the various community events held throughout the County over the course of the summer months. They were very successful and reflected well upon this Council.”

The following report of the Manager, copy of which had been circulated to the Members, was NOTED:

“The Council was involved directly and indirectly in numerous events over the summer. These events were organised across a number of departments and include the following:

Indian Film Festival, Joyce in Bloomsday, Route de Princes, American Songbook, Ukulele Hooley, Cruise Ship Welcomes, Model Railway, Comhairle Youth Event, Laser Radials, Europe in Bloom, Lobster Festival, Outdoor Movies, Active 8, Teddy Bears Picnic, Cemetery Tours, Summer of Heritage, Longitude Concert, Currachs Community Event, Summer Projects, Dundrum Festival, Blackrock Festival, Dun Laoghaire Summer Concerts, CoCo Markets, Fun Days, Community Grants, Exploring Biodiversity, History of Ireland Hedge School on the Lockout, Heritage Lectures, Dlr Bay 10k, Family Fun 6km Cycle, Schools Art Competition (cycling is for fun) Older Adult Activity Days, Outdoor Activity Tasting Sessions, Weekly Art Classes, Mountains to Sea dlr Book Festival, Pressed (exhibition of contemporary print), Inclusive Cycle Training for children with disabilities and special needs, NHR Sports Championships Hand Cycling, 34 Gathering Events, Bealtaine Events , Summer Reading Buzz, DLR Library Voices, Word Book Day Quiz, Summer Story Telling ,Buzz Buzz Art workshop, Catalan Music Session, Maths Eyes Exhibition, Celebrating Sir Edward Lovett Pearce Exhibition,

45 Rediscover Work Shop for Children, Dalkey Book Festival, Changing Face of Dundrum Screenprints exhibition, Spotlight on Reader Workshops, ongoing Libraries Programme, Tidy Schools, Tidy Districts, Launch of Green Walkers Day Initiative.”

C/726/13 Re-entering of Items

It was AGREED to RE-ENTER Item No. 19, Item No. 26, Item Nos. 30 to 33, Item Nos. 36 to 38, Item No. 40, Item No. 41, Item Nos. 43 to 46, Item No. 48, Item No. 49, Item No. 52 and Item Nos. 54 to 56 to the November meeting of the County Council.

C/727/13 Conclusion of Meeting

The meeting concluded at 8.00 p.m.