DÚN LAOGHAIRE-RATHDOWN COUNTY COUNCIL

Minutes of Annual Meeting of the County Council held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire, Co. on Monday, 8 June 2015 at 5.00 pm

PRESENT:

Bailey, John F Madigan, Josepha Bailey, Maria Martin, Catherine Baker, Marie McCarthy, Lettie Boyhan, Victor McGovern, Lynsey Brennan, Shay Merrigan, Michael Cuffe, Jennifer Murphy, Brian Curran, Chris Murphy, Tom Daly, Kevin Nic Cormaic, Sorcha Devlin, Cormac O'Brien, Peter Dockery, Liam O'Brien, Shane Donnelly, Deirdre O'Callaghan, Denis Fayne, Mary O'Neill, Seamas Feeney, Kate Richmond, Neale Gill, Karl Saul, Barry Halpin, Melisa Smyth, Carrie Hanafin, Mary Smyth, Ossian Hand, Pat Stewart, Patricia Horkan, Gerry Tallon, Grace Kingston, Deirdre Ward, Barry Lewis, Hugh

OFFICIALS PRESENT:

Philomena Poole (Chief Executive), Frank Austin (Director of Transportation and Water Services), Helena Cunningham (Director of Finance and I.T.), Andrée Dargan (County Architect & Director of Culture), Kathleen Holohan (Deputy Chief Executive), Tom McHugh (Director of Housing and Community), Richard Shakespeare (Director of Environment), Mary Henchy (A/Director of Planning & Enterprise), Bernie Gilligan (Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services and Human Resources), Bob Hannan (Senior Architect Architecture & Culture), Pamela O'Connor (Senior Architect, Architecture & Culture), Ian Smalley (Administrative Officer, Corporate Services) and Pamela Graydon (Senior Staff Officer, Corporate Services)

C/319/15 Presiding Chairperson

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

C/320/15 Address of Outgoing Cathaoirleach

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Baker thanked the Members, the Chief Executive, the Management team and the staff for their assistance and support during the past year.

Outgoing Cathaoirleach’s Speech

“Well it has been a very busy year for me as Cathaoirleach, I have to say that I enjoyed every moment of it. During the past week I took some time to reflect on the year. I attended over

1 190 events or meetings as Cathaoirleach. In addition I attended a further 85 other events or meetings as part of my role as a Blackrock ward councillor, tidy towns chairperson, Blackrock Business Network committee member or party political member to mention just a few.

I feel very honoured to do this job for a second time. I can honestly say that I never thought that I would wear the chain again when I relinquished it 5 years ago. The experience of being Cathaoirleach before has stood to me.

This has been a wonderful year, I don’t know of any other job that allows you to cut ribbons, present loads of awards and even accept a few, launch books, open libraries, community centres, sporting facilities, art exhibitions and conferences.

This role also includes the important job of chairing the Council’s various meetings, I have tried to be as fair as I can to every councillor and treat each of you with respect.

This year we commenced work on our County Development Plan. Despite the steep learning curve for new members we managed to complete the opening process in a timely manner.

One of the greatest joys of being Cathaoirleach was meeting people from all over the County whilst visiting schools, community groups, festivals, business events, sports clubs, tea dances, award ceremonies etc but what was even better was inviting people from our County and elsewhere to come inside this wonderful building.

My highlights of the year include the opening of the Lexicon and Blackrock Libraries. Planting a tree in Fernhill to mark the purchase of the lands by the Council. The re-launch of the People’s Park on a sunny day. Hosting a celebration for the Special Olympians from our County. But the event I enjoyed the most was probably the Volunteer Recognition Awards, where we commemorated the work of 97 County volunteers. These volunteers come from every strand of society and background, adding so much to the lives of others.

I have a few thanks you to make, firstly to my colleagues, thank you for selecting me as your candidate for Cathaoirleach last year. Thank you to all the members of this chamber for your co-operation and courtesy. To the Chief Executive, Philomena Poole and all the management team and staff a big thank you. To Carla, in the Cathaoirleach’s office, a very big thank you.

And finally to my husband and children a big thank you for all the support during the past year.”

The Members and Ms. P. Poole, Chief Executive paid tribute to An Cathaoirleach for being a great ambassador for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council during her year in office.

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

C/321/15 Election of An Cathaoirleach

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Baker invited nominations for the election of An Cathaoirleach.

Councillor B. Saul was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey and seconded by Councillor G. Horkan.

Councillor S. Nic Cormaic was proposed by Councillor H. Lewis and seconded by Councillor C. Curran.

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

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

COUNCILLORS: CLLR. B. SAUL CLLR. S. NIC CORMAIC CLLR. P. O’BRIEN Bailey, John F. √ Bailey, Maria √ Baker, Marie √ Boyhan, Victor √ Brennan, Shay √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin √ Devlin, Cormac √ Dockery, Liam √ Donnelly, Deirdre √ Fayne, Mary √ Feeney, Kate √ Gill, Karl √ Halpin, Melisa √ Hanafin, Mary √ Hand, Pat √ Horkan, Gerry √ Kingston, Deirdre √ Lewis, Hugh √ Madigan, Josepha √ Martin, Catherine √ McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien, Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √

3 O’Neill, Seamas √ Richmond, Neale √ Saul, Barry √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry √ TOTAL: 26 7 6

FOLLOWING THE ROLL CALL VOTE COUNCILLOR BARRY SAUL WAS DECLARED ELECTED AS CATHAOIRLEACH TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE ELECTION OF HIS SUCCESSOR. COUNCILLOR BARRY SAUL WAS INVESTED BY THE OUTGOING CATHAOIRLEACH WITH THE CHAIN OF OFFICE.

The new Cathaoirleach then took the Chair.

Cathaoirleach’s Acceptance Speech

“I would like to start by thanking my fellow councillors for the honour of electing me as Cathaoirleach for the coming year.

It is an honour to serve in public office as the first citizen of the county and an opportunity not afforded to many.

In particular I would especially like to thank my colleagues in the Fine Gael group for selecting me as their candidate for this position and to Fianna Fail and the for their support.

I would like to pay tribute to my immediate predecessor in this position, Cllr Marie Baker. She chaired our meetings fairly and efficiently as well as being a great ambassador for our county.

As a first time Cathaoirleach, I would ask for the member’s patience while I acclimatise myself to the new position.

One of my aims is to continue to conduct our council business in a business-like manner and that we respect and show courtesy to our fellow councillors.

I will try to be fair and accommodating to everyone and ensure people’s opinions are heard and respected.

We have a busy year ahead of us with a number of important tasks to complete, our County Development plan, our first Local Economic and Community Plan, our council budget, our social housing construction programme, an Age Friendly Strategy and a number of part 8 projects.

There are a number of themes I would like to focus on during my year as Cathaoirleach.

Tourism Promotion I will work with National and local agencies to assist in the promotion of our county as a tourist destination.

4 Business Support and promotion I will work to promote our county as a destination for business from sole traders to MNC’s.

Sports and leisure facilities. Our sports and leisure facilities in the county have improved radically over the last 10 years. With the improvement in the economy and a projected increase in future development levy receipts, we can improve and enhance our sport and leisure facilities throughout the county.

Working with the council’s sports office I intend to have a number of workshops with sports clubs in order to identify deficiencies in both sports and leisure facilities throughout the county.

During the year I look forward to opening the Samuel Beckett Civic Centre.

I will also work with the parks and sports office in order to progress Master plans for Fernhill and Marlay Park.

I look forward to a successful conclusion of the work being carried out by the Stillorgan Leisure working group on the provision of a new pool in Stillorgan.

I would like to extend a special welcome to my family this evening. Without them, my wife Deirdre in particular, my role in public life would not be possible.

Finally the people of the Stillorgan area who have voted for me in 2004 and 2009 and 2014.

I would not be here without their support.

Thank you.”

The Members and Ms. P. Poole, Chief Executive congratulated Councillor B. Saul on his election as An Cathaoirleach and wished him well in his term of office.

C/322/15 Presentation of Replica of the medallion of Office to former Cathaoirleach

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul presented the outgoing Cathaoirleach, Councillor Marie Baker, with a replica of the medallion of office to commemorate her year as Cathaoirleach.

C/323/15 Election of An Leas Chathaoirleach

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul invited nominations for the office of Leas Chathaoirleach.

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

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

Councillor J. Madigan was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey and seconded by Councillor G. Horkan.

As there were three nominations for the position of Leas Cathaoirleach a roll call vote was requested, the result was as follows:

COUNCILLORS: CLLR. M. HALPIN CLLR. D. KINGSTON CLLR. J. MADIGAN Bailey, John F. √

5 Bailey, Maria √ Baker, Marie √ Boyhan, Victor √ Brennan, Shay √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin √ Devlin, Cormac √ Dockery, Liam √ Donnelly, Deirdre √ Fayne, Mary √ Feeney, Kate √ Gill, Karl √ Halpin, Melisa √ Hanafin, Mary √ Hand, Pat √ Horkan, Gerry √ Kingston, Deirdre √ Lewis, Hugh √ Madigan, Josepha √ Martin, Catherine √ McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien, Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Richmond, Neale √ Saul, Barry √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √

6 Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry √ TOTAL: 7 6 26

FOLLOWING THE ROLL CALL VOTE COUNCILLOR JOSEPHA MADIGAN WAS DECLARED ELECTED AS LEAS CHATHAOIRLEACH TO HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THE ELECTION OF HER SUCCESSOR.

An Leas Chathaoirleach, Councillor J. Madigan thanked the Members for their support.

C/324/15 Adjournment of Meeting

It was AGREED to ADJOURN the meeting for 20 minutes.

The meeting adjourned at 5.45 p.m.

C/325/15 Reconvening of Meeting

The meeting reconvened at 6.05 p.m.

C/326/15 Confirmation of Minutes

1. Minutes of Meeting of County Council held on 11th May 2015 It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor P. Hand and RESOLVED:

“That the minutes of the County Council meeting held on 11th May 2015 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

2. Minutes of Special Meeting of the County Council held on 18th May 2015 It was proposed by Councillor L. Dockery, seconded by Councillor P. Hand and RESOLVED:

“That the minutes of the Special meeting of the County Council held on 18th May 2015 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

C/327/15 Questions

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

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 13 (c) question numbers A.1 to A.30 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

C/328/15 Councillor V. Boyhan: Service Level Agreement between Pavilion Theatre and The Studio dlr LexIcon

C/329/15 Councillor V. Boyhan: Housing Allocations - Direction by Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government

7 C/330/15 Councillor V. Boyhan: Office of Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach

C/331/15 Councillor V. Boyhan: Customer Charter

C/332/15 Councillor V. Boyhan: Oireachtas Members/Access to Council Affairs

C/333/15 Councillor K. Gill: Boundary Boxes

C/334/15 Councillor K. Gill: Extra Public Toilets

C/335/15 Councillor K. Gill: Budget/Spend for Housing Maintenance

C/336/15 Councillor M. Halpin: Proposed Applicant for the Cruise Berth

C/337/15 Councillor M. Halpin: Structural Problems Berth 1 East Pier

C/338/15 Councillor M. Halpin: Response to Letter

C/339/15 Councillor M. Halpin: Engineers Report into Berth 1 East Pier

C/340/15 Councillor M. Halpin: Harbour Company/Carlisle Pier - Parking Permit Usage

C/341/15 Councillor H. Lewis: Number of Social Houses Leased

C/342/15 Councillor H. Lewis: Number of Contracts Ceased by Landlords

C/343/15 Councillor H. Lewis: Projected Allocation of Houses

8 C/344/15 Councillor H. Lewis: New Builds

C/345/15 Councillor H. Lewis: Number of Social Housing Applicants

C/346/15 Councillor C. Martin: Terms of Reference - Working Group Glenalbyn Pool

C/347/15 Councillor C. Martin: Report/Findings of the Glenalbyn Pool Working Group

C/348/15 Councillor M. Merrigan: Pre-Planning Consultations

C/349/15 Councillor M. Merrigan: Corporate Bodies Managing/Operating Council Owned Community Facilities - Companies Act, 2014

C/350/15 Councillor M. Merrigan: Graduate Programme

C/351/15 Councillor M. Merrigan: County Hall as a Visitor Attraction

C/352/15 Councillor M. Merrigan: Incentivised Housing Transfer Scheme

C/353/15 Councillor C. Devlin: Domestic Water Consumption for the Past 5 Years

C/354/15 Councillor L. McCarthy: Section 49 Levy Scheme

C/355/15 Councillor S. Nic Cormaic: Commemorative Structure - 1916

C/356/15 Councillor P. O'Brien: Format of Register of Electors

C/357/15 Councillor B. Saul: Review of Current Development Levies

9 C/358/15 Conferences and Training for Councillors in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended by Section 53 (2) of the Local Government Reform Act 2014

List of Conferences and Training Courses for Councillors

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor V. Boyhan, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

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

C/359/15 Conferences and Training for Councillors in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended by Section 53 (2) of the Local Government Reform Act 2014

Approval of Nominations for Conferences and Training Courses

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

AILG Training for Elected Members - Kilkenny It was proposed by Councillor N. Richmond, seconded by Councillor M. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council nominates Councillor Victor Boyhan to attend the AILG Training for Elected Members, 07th May 2015, in Kilkenny.”

AILG Training for Elected Members - Celbridge It was proposed by Councillor N. Richmond, seconded by Councillor M. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That Dún Laoghaire – Rathdown County Council nominates Councillor Pat Hand to attend the AILG Training for Elected Members, 14th April 2015, in Celbridge.”

C/360/15 Conferences and Training for Councillors in accordance with Section 142 (5) of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended by Section 53 (2) of the Local Government Reform Act 2014

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED and NOTED.

C/361/15 Proposed Disposal of Properties

Proposed Disposal of Fee Simple Interest pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No 2) Act 1978

The proposed disposal of fee simple interest was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor C. Devlin, seconded by Councillor B. Ward and RESOLVED:

“That the Council agree that the disposal of the fee simple interest as set out in the above schedule be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in the forgoing report.”

10 C/362/15 Proposed Disposal of Properties

Proposed Granting of a Lease for a period of 4 years and 9 months of the former Waste Depot, Bracken Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, to Beacon Hospital, Beacon Court, Sandyford, Dublin 18

The proposed granting of a lease was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor N. Richmond, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That the proposed disposal of a lease as set out in the above schedule be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in the foregoing report.”

C/363/15 Casual Vacancy arising from the resignation of Richard Humphreys,

It was AGREED to DEFER this item to the July meeting of the County Council.

C/364/15 Appointment of 1 Member to the Environment, Climate Change and Energy Strategic Policy Committee

It was AGREED to DEFER this item to the July meeting of the County Council.

C/365/15 Appointment of 1 Member to the Planning Strategic Policy Committee

It was AGREED to DEFER this item to the July meeting of the County Council.

C/366/15 Appointment of 1 Member to the Organisation, Procedure and Protocol Committee

It was AGREED to DEFER this item to the July meeting of the County Council.

C/367/15 Appointment of 1 Member to the Memorials Committee

It was AGREED to DEFER this item to the July meeting of the County Council.

C/368/15 Appointment of 2 Members to the Dalkey Heritage Town Company

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor G. Horkan and seconded by Councillor M. Baker:

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

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

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

It was proposed by Councillor H. Lewis and seconded by Councillor S. Nic Cormaic:

“That Councillor M. Halpin be appointed to the Dalkey Heritage Town Company.”

11 As there were three nominations for two positions a roll call vote on the appointment of 2 Members to the Dalkey Heritage Town Company was requested, the result was as follows:

COUNCILLORS: Cllr. C. DEVLIN CLLR. J. BAILEY CLLR. M. HALPIN Bailey, John F. √ √ Bailey, Maria √ √ Baker, Marie √ √ Boyhan, Victor √ Brennan, Shay √ √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin Devlin, Cormac √ √ Dockery, Liam √ √ Donnelly, Deirdre √ Fayne, Mary √ √ Feeney, Kate √ √ Gill, Karl √ Halpin, Melisa √ Hanafin, Mary √ √ Hand, Pat √ √ Horkan, Gerry √ √ Kingston, Deirdre √ Lewis, Hugh √ Madigan, Josepha √ √ Martin, Catherine √ √ McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ √ Murphy, Tom √ √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien, Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Richmond, Neale √ √

12 Saul, Barry √ √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ √ Stewart, Patricia √ √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry √ √ TOTAL: 22 22 16

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul deemed Councillors C. Devlin and J. Bailey appointed to the Dalkey Heritage Town Company.

C/369/15 Appointment of 1 Member to the Regional Health Forum

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey and seconded by Councillor C. Devlin:

“That Councillor G. Horkan be appointed to the Regional Health Forum.”

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

“That Councillor K. Gill be appointed to the Regional Health Forum.”

As there were two nominations for one position, a roll call vote on the appointment of one Member to the Regional Health Forum was requested, the result was as follows:

COUNCILLORS: CLLR. G. HORKAN CLLR. K. GILL Bailey, John F. √ Bailey, Maria √ Baker, Marie √ Boyhan, Victor √ Brennan, Shay √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin Devlin, Cormac √ Dockery, Liam √ Donnelly, Deirdre √ Fayne, Mary √ Feeney, Kate √ Gill, Karl √ Halpin, Melisa √

13 Hanafin, Mary √ Hand, Pat √ Horkan, Gerry √ Kingston, Deirdre √ Lewis, Hugh √ Madigan, Josepha √ Martin, Catherine √ McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien, Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Richmond, Neale √ Saul, Barry √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry √ TOTAL: 28 10

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul deemed Councillor G. Horkan appointed to the Regional Health Forum.

C/370/15 Report submitted in accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), the Planning and Development Acts 2000, (as amended) and Section 138 of the Local Government Act, 2001 (as amended)

Proposed Development: Proposed Refurbishment of Existing, and Extension of, Shanganagh Park Lodge, Shankill, Co. Dublin

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

Ms. P. O’Connor, Senior Architect and Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community made a presentation to the Members.

14 A discussion took place.

It was proposed by Councillor M. Bailey, seconded by Councillor V. Boyhan and RESOLVED:

“That the Chief Executives report be accepted and the Council proceed with the proposed refurbishment of existing, and extension of, Shanganagh Park Lodge, Shankill, Co. Dublin, as recommended by the Chief Executive.”

C/371/15 Report submitted in accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) the Planning and Development Acts 2000, (as amended), and Section 138 of the Local Government Act, 2001 (as amended)

Proposed Development: Proposed Housing Development at Rochestown House, Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

Mr. B. Hannan, Senior Architect and Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community made a presentation to the Members.

A discussion took place.

It was proposed by Councillor J. Bailey, seconded by Councillor C. Devlin and RESOLVED:

“That the Chief Executives report be accepted and the Council proceed with the proposed housing development at Rochestown House, Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin, as recommended by the Chief Executive.”

C/372/15 Report submitted in accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) the Planning and Development Acts 2000, (as amended), and Section 138 of the Local Government Act, 2001 (as amended)

Proposed Development: Proposed Housing Development at Rosemount Court, Dundrum, Dublin 14

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

Mr. B. Hannan, Senior Architect and Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community made a presentation to the Members.

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

It was proposed by Councillor S. Nic Cormaic, seconded by Councillor N. Richmond and RESOLVED:

“That the Chief Executives report be accepted and the Council proceed with the proposed housing development at Rosemount Court, Dundrum, Dublin 14, as recommended by the Chief Executive.”

C/373/15 Report submitted in accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) the Planning and Development Acts

15 2000, (as amended), and Section 138 of the Local Government Act, 2001 (as amended)

Proposed Development: Proposed Housing Development at Fitzgerald Park, Lower Mounttown Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

Ms. P. O’Connor, Senior Architect and Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community made a presentation to the Members.

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

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul READ the following motion handed up from the floor:

Motion from the floor: It was proposed by Councillor M. Halpin and seconded by Councillor K. Gill and H. Lewis:

“That this Council agrees to look at the most recent requests from residents of Fitzgerald’s Park and make amendments to the plans for social housing in their estate to ensure some green space in the area opposite numbers 27 – 34, while ensuring this much needed 50 unit development proceeds as a matter of urgency.”

A further discussion took place, during which Mr. T. McHugh, Director of Housing and Community responded to Members’ queries.

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

COUNCILLORS: FOR AGAINST ABSTAINED Bailey, John F. √ Bailey, Maria √ Baker, Marie √ Boyhan, Victor √ Brennan, Shay √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin Devlin, Cormac √ Dockery, Liam √ Donnelly, Deirdre √ Fayne, Mary √ Feeney, Kate √ Gill, Karl √ Halpin, Melisa √ Hanafin, Mary √ Hand, Pat √

16 Horkan, Gerry √ Kingston, Deirdre √ Lewis, Hugh √ Madigan, Josepha √ Martin, Catherine √ McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien, Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Richmond, Neale √ Saul, Barry √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry TOTAL: 10 27

An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul declared the motion from the floor DEFEATED.

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

“That the Chief Executives report be accepted and the Council proceed with the proposed housing development at Fitzgerald Park, Lower Mounttown Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, as recommended by the Chief Executive.”

A roll call vote for the resolution was requested, the result was as follows:

COUNCILLORS: FOR AGAINST ABSTAINED Bailey, John F. √ Bailey, Maria √ Baker, Marie √ Boyhan, Victor √

17 Brennan, Shay √ Cuffe, Jennifer √ Curran, Chris √ Daly, Kevin Devlin, Cormac √ Dockery, Liam √ Donnelly, Deirdre √ Fayne, Mary Feeney, Kate √ Gill, Karl √ Halpin, Melisa √ Hanafin, Mary √ Hand, Pat √ Horkan, Gerry √ Kingston, Deirdre √ Lewis, Hugh √ Madigan, Josepha √ Martin, Catherine √ McCarthy, Lettie √ McGovern, Lynsey √ Merrigan, Michael √ Murphy, Brian √ Murphy, Tom √ Nic Cormaic, Sorcha √ O’Brien, Peter √ O’Brien, Shane √ O’Callaghan, Denis √ O’Neill, Seamas √ Richmond, Neale √ Saul, Barry √ Smyth, Carrie √ Smyth, Ossian √ Stewart, Patricia √ Tallon, Grace √ Ward, Barry TOTAL: 36

18 An Cathaoirleach, Councillor B. Saul declared the resolution CARRIED.

C/374/15 Chief Executive's Report submitted in accordance with Section 19 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) in respect to Deansgrange Local Area Plan 2010-2020

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

A discussion took place.

It was proposed by Councillor V. Boyhan, seconded by Councillor J. Bailey and RESOLVED:

“That the Council extend the life, by a further five years (i.e. up to and including 22 June 2020), of the Deansgrange Local Area Plan, 2010, in accordance with the provisions of Section 19 of the Planning & Development Act, 2000, (as amended) and provides for the extension of the valid life of a Local Area Plan (LAP). The extension of the LAP is sought in order to provide Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and all other relevant stakeholders adequate time and opportunity to realise the strategic objectives of the LAP which, given the current economic circumstances, is both necessary and in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.”

C/375/15 Adoption of 2014 Annual Report

The 2014 Annual Report was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor G. Horkan, seconded by Councillor P. O’Brien and RESOLVED:

"That the Council hereby adopts Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council's Annual Report 2014 as circulated."

C/376/15 Proposed Pay & Display Parking Control Scheme - Dean's Grange Road Retail Area

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor M. Bailey, seconded by Councillor V. Boyhan and RESOLVED:

“That in accordance with Section 101 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Parking Control Bye-Laws, 2007 to 2011, and in accordance with the provision of the Local Government Act, 2001, the Council resolves to implement pay parking control at Dean’s Grange Road Retail Area (reference: no. 31 Dean’s Grange Road).”

C/377/15 Cathaoirleach's Business: Councillor B. Saul

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

C/378/15 Management Report

The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED and NOTED.

C/379/15 Chairperson's Report for S2S Joint Committee held on 15 April 2015

19 The report of the Chief Executive was CONSIDERED and NOTED.

C/380/15 DLR Properties Ltd - Board Report to Council

It was AGREED to DEFER this item to the July meeting of the County Council.

C/381/15 Ministerial/Departmental Correspondence

The following item of correspondence was CONSIDERED and NOTED:

“1. Letter received from the Minister of the Environment, Community and Local Government dated 6 May 2015 in response to our letter dated 23 April 2015 in relation to the resolution on Local Property Tax adopted by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.”

C/382/15 Other Correspondence

The following items of correspondence were CONSIDERED and NOTED:

“1. Letter received from ASTI dated 1 May 2015 expressing their thanks to Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council for their resolution of support for ASTI and TUI in their campaign to protect education standards. 2. Letter from Dublin City County Council dated 18 May 2015 regarding their motion agreed at their May County Council meeting recognising that Women and Children are made Homeless by Domestic Violence.”

C/383/15 Proof of Address

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

“That this Council is satisfied, when opening a Library account, the Register of Electors is sufficient evidence as proof of address.”

The report of the Chief Executive was NOTED.

C/384/15 Review of All On-Street Paid Parking

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

“That the Chief Executive would undertake a full review of all on-street paid parking in the County area.”

The report of the Chief Executive was NOTED.

C/385/15 New Government - Greece

The following motion, in the name of Councillor K. Gill, was WITHDRAWN:

“That this Council congratulates the people of Greece in selecting their new Government. We wish the Syriza Party the best of luck in implementing their programme and echo their call for a European wide 'debt conference' with a view towards cancelling the bank debt.”

20 C/386/15 Re-entering of Items

It was AGREED to RE-ENTER Item Nos. 7 to 11, Item No. 24, Item Nos. 27 to 29, Item Nos. 31 to 44, Item Nos. 46 to 53 and Item Nos. 55 to 61 to the July meeting of the County Council.

C/387/15 Conclusion of Meeting

The meeting concluded at 8.00 p.m.

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