Listed below are the projects and monies that are allocated to each project for 2012 by the South Inner City Drugs Task Force.

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1 Q1. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the manager issue a report as to how much funding is allocated to the South East Area under the drugs task force initiative. Also where is this money allocated to and on what projects and in what areas South Inner City Drugs Task Force Funding of Project 2012 The South Inner City Drugs Task Force funds a large number of projects listed below the Task Force provide funding for Drug Projects Citywide which provide services residents of the South Inner City Drugs Task Force Area which covers the geographical area from Ringsend /Irishtown to Dolphins Barn between and Grand Canal and River Liffey Listed below are the projects and monies that are allocated to each project for 2012 by the South Inner City Drugs Task Force. Total allocated funding ,161, Website: 1. Ashleigh House, Damastown, Dublin 15 The Ashleigh House rehabilitation service provides a programme for a maximum of six months, for up to 14 women in residence. It is a therapeutic community modified to offer women and their children a safe environment to address substance misuse issues. The programme also admits women who may be on a low dose of prescribed anti-depressant medication, or for those coming off the last of their methadone under medical supervision, with the view to becoming drug free within weeks of arrival. The task force funds a Manager, four Project Workers and a Night Care Worker Funding for , & 130, CAD Co-ordinating Office, 16 Talbot Street, Dublin 1 Community Awareness of Drugs is a voluntary organisation and registered charity that provides comprehensive drugs education programmes to parents and carers, as well as drugs education and training opportunities for a range of community workers. All C.A.D. services aim to reduce the demand for drugs The task force funds a part-time Tutor and a part-time Development Officer. Funding for ,000.00

2 3. Casadh Casadh provides a centre where persons recovering from substance misuse are made feel welcome, valued and empowered to take control of their lives. Casadh seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment which encourages persons with substance misuse problems move towards stabilising their lifestyles, and prepare for Detoxification, Treatment, and Aftercare. Casadh is a FAS community employment programme, blending a mixture of formal adult education with targeted interventions, with close individual and group support. The task force funds a full-time Project Manager, a full-time Project Worker and a parttime Family Support Worker. Funding for , & 24, Community Response A Voluntary agency based in the South Inner City, Community Response was established in 1990 to work with individuals, families and local communities to develop their own response to problem drug misuse, HIV and more recently hepatitis C. The organisation has a commitment to resourcing of local people and development and sees as central and invaluable the local contribution to devising lasting solutions to drug problem. Community Response offers drug awareness training for project workers, family support, hepatitis C, community development and our ongoing input into local drug services. The task force funds a part-time Family Support Worker Funding for , Coolmine Therapeutic Community The therapeutic community model is a treatment and rehabilitation approach where clients live in small structured drug-free communities. The goal is to encourage psychological and lifestyle changes to enable people to maintain a drug-free existence. The treatment approach is based on peer support, and participants are expected to contribute to the general running of the community, and to their own recovery, by actively participating in educational activities and in group and individual therapy. Therapeutic Communities (TC) are designed to foster change and positive growth in their clients, emphasising group work and the taking of personal responsibility within a highly structured environment. The focus is on offering a holistic approach to dealing with addiction which means that in addition to dealing with the person in recovery, support is also provided for their friends and family thereby creating a strong social network to help them succeed. Coolmine is the oldest therapeutic community in Ireland with over 35 years providing services for drug and alcohol addiction throughout Ireland.

3 The task force funds Coolmine s Cocaine Initiative and Career Guidance Programme. Funding for 2012 Career Guidance 17, Cocaine Initiative 54,548.00

4 Q2. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Manager to arrange to have the broken path edging at (details supplied) be repaired or replaced. Repairs to the footpath at (details supplied) will be carried out within the next 6-8 weeks.

5 Q3. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to have the footpath outside 79 Belmont Avenue Donnybrook repaired. Repairs to the footpath at 79 Belmont Avenue will be carried out within the next 6-8 weeks.

6 Q4. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager for an update on the parking situation on Wilfield Road, Sandymount also when will the examination and report by the Traffic Engineer be complete? Wilfield Road is too narrow to accommodate parking on both sides of the street. This matter has been examined a number of times over the past years and there is no obvious solution that will facilitate parking for all the residents because the width of the road. There was a proposal a number of years ago to reduce the width of the footpath to facilitate parking. This proposal is not feasible due to cost and negative impact on pedestrian facilities. Pay and Display and Permit parking could be introduced but this would limit parking to one side of the road only.

7 Q5. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to arrange more regular street cleaning and extra bins for the Ranelagh and Rathmines area. Waste Management Services have the main roads and shop fronts in the Ranelagh and Rathmines area cleaned on a daily basis. The residential areas in this area are cleaned once every twelve weeks in accordance with the Litter Management Plan. There is considered to be a sufficient number of litter bins in this area at present. However we will keep the situation under constant review.

8 Q6. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to have the graffiti removed from the wall of Hemmingways premises in Ballsbridge. Arrangements are being made to inspect the graffiti in this area and take action as required.

9 Q7. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to have the street nameplates on Dromard Avenue and Marine Drive in Sandymount, repainted or replaced. A replacement sign for the damaged one at the junction of Marine Drive and Beach Road has been ordered and will be installed as soon as it becomes available. Waste Management Divisions will remove the graffiti on the sign on Dromard Avenue.

10 Q8. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to have the parking space at the entrance to Westwood Leisure Centre in Sandymount removed. This matter will be referred to the Traffic advisory Group and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation in due course.

11 Q9. Councillor Oisin Quinn Can the Manager arrange for the Double Yellow Lines on the junction of Cowper Gardens and Tudor Road to be extended a couple of metres around the corner and long Tudor Road? This was originally approved a few years ago but simply didn't get done because there was a car parked in the space intended. This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for consideration and the Councillor will be advised in due course.

12 Q10. Councillor Oisin Quinn Can the Manager arrange for the two street signs defaced with graffiti on Zion Road in Rathgar to be cleaned. Arrangements are being made to inspect the graffiti in this area and take action as required

13 Q11. Councillor Oisin Quinn Can the Manager arrange for the problem of illegal litter and bag dumping along the wall in Castlewood Terrace Rathmines to be dealt with? The South East Area Rapid Response crew undertook a detailed cleanup of Castlewood Terrace on Tuesday the 24 th April. This cleanup entailed removal of bags and abandoned wheelie bins. Also the area received a detailed sweep. A Litter Warden will monitor the area on a regular basis.

14 Q12. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager for an extension of double yellow lines on Sydney Parade Avenue from Richeliu Park to the Strand Road junction. Also, a small section to the left of no.53 to have double yellow lines to prevent cars parking there which block the view of residents of that property exiting their entrance. This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation in due course.

15 Q13. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he will respond to the substantive points made in the submitted with this question. This issue is the responsibility of the Electricity Supply Board. They have been requested to reinstate the pavement at this location as soon as possible.

16 Q14. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he will respond to the concerns and issues raised in the submitted with this question. On 15 June 2011, An Bord Pleanála determined that the provision of a market to operate occasionally for periods not to exceed in aggregate 30 days in any year is exempt from a requirement to obtain planning permission. Their decision was based on the provisions of class 37 of schedule 2 part 1 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 and on a definition of the word fair.. Class 37 states: Development consisting of the use of land for any fair, funfair, bazaar or circus or any local event of a religious, cultural, educational, political, social, recreational or sporting character and the placing or maintenance of tents, vans or other temporary or movable structures or objects on the land in connection with such use.

17 Q15. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he could take the necessary action to have this work undertaken (details supplied). Arrangements will be made to repair this bollard.

18 Q16. Councillor Dermot Lacey That the Manager would initiate the procedures to enable the closure by gate of the laneway to the rear of Rugby Villas, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. A formal written application must be submitted by the applicant/s to extinguish a public right of way at the above location (in the case of a group of residents a person acting on behalf of the proposers should be nominated for correspondence purposes). A site location map should also be furnished to this office. The applicant should clearly state the reasons for the application e.g. security reasons, antisocial behaviour in the laneway etc. and the manner in which it is planned to block off access to the public in the event that the application is successful e.g. erection of gates etc. Should the application be approved the applicant/s will be responsible for the future maintenance, upkeep and liability of the area in question. Upon receipt of this information the statutory process will commence.

19 Q17. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager to have the pothole in the middle of the road at the end of Belmont Ave (Sandford Road end) repaired as it is a danger to traffic. This pothole will be filled by Road Maintenance Staff as soon as possible. Permanent repairs will then be carried out at a later date.

20 Q18. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Manager to arrange to have more bins installed in the Beggars Bush Business District and to take on board and act on the contents of the correspondence (details supplied). The Waste Management Division have installed a new litter bin on the new paved area outside the Chop house. As regards the clean up on Sunday 27 th May, Paurig Gallagher has arranged for gloves and bags etc to be delivered in order to facilitate the local clean up.

21 Q19. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Manager to arrange to have the noise nuisance being caused by the extremely early morning collection of waste by a private operator Greyhound at (details supplied) investigated and appropriate action taken to resolve the problem as it is becoming a regular issue for residents. The City Council is shortly to commence a public consultation process on new Draft Bye-Laws for the Storage, Presentation & Collection of Household/Commercial Waste. The Draft Bye-Laws contain proposals regarding the permitted hours for collection of waste. In regard to the current issues at details supplied the matter will be investigated further on receipt of more specific details i.e times, dates etc.

22 Q20. Councillor Oisin Quinn Recently new road markings were painted on Merrion Road at the RDS. The new markings at the turn for Serpentine Avenue is now a right turn only arrow. The marking before it shows a right turn arrow with a straight arrow and the one before this shows a straight arrow. This is causing a traffic hazard as the old marking at the turn was a straight and right turn arrow. There is no sign telling motorists that the road markings have changed and so people are using the right turn only lane to go straight and people who are aware of the new arrow are using the left lane but have to come back out to the right hand lane as there is a bus lane here. The markings were fine before the change. Can we go back to the old way? The Traffic Officer will review road markings at this location and modify same if required.

23 Q21. Councillor Oisin Quinn Can the Manager arrange for the South East Area Office to deal with the Graffiti on the walls and pillars of gateways on houses near the Cowper Luas stop (while some owners have removed the graffiti from smooth & painted surfaces - the graffiti on stone & granite walls needs to be removed)? Arrangements are being made to inspect the graffiti in this area and take action as required.

24 Q22. Councillor Oisin Quinn Can the Manager contact the owners of the Dropping Well pub to ensure that their patrons do not park in the car park beside the pub in a way that blocks access to the steps to the green space and down to the Dodder? The South East Area Office has written to the proprietors of the Dropping Well pub as requested.

25 Q23. Councillor Oisin Quinn Can the Manager address the following issue on the Rathmines Road whereby cars are getting clamped when they park in the bus lane outside of the bus lane hours but in the vicinity of the pedestrian crossing near the Aldi store. This clamping seems to be arising from confusion as to how close you can park to a pedestrian crossing. Can the Manager arrange for clearer road markings here. It is illegal to park within 15m on the approach side and 5m on the far side of a signalised crossing. Traffic Officer will review location to determine if any modifications to road markings are required.

26 Q24. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Manager to arrange to have the graffiti in the area of (details supplied) removed and to ask Irish Rail to remove graffiti on it's property in the area. Arrangements are being made to inspect the graffiti in this area and take action as required.

27 Q25. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he will respond to the issues contained in the message submitted with this Question and relating to the use of Herbert Park. In recent years there has been a large increase in the number of people playing Tag Rugby in particular City Parks of which Herbert Park is one. The City Parks host competitions organised by the Irish Tag Rugby Association (ITRA) in May/June and in the weeks running up to that the same Parks are used by the teams for training purposes in the evenings. There is also pressure on the Parks from the activities of Bootcamps, fitness clubs, sports clubs etc. The activities of teams and organised sports in public parks requires a permit/licence from the City Council to ensure that satisfactory insurance cover is in place, that the allocation of pitches for active recreation does not impact on the wider enjoyment of parks which are also in demand by other park users and that there is a reasonable consideration of the wear and tear on the park. The City Parks Superintendent has been in contact with the ITRA with a view to agreeing mutually suitable arrangements for next year to address the issues above, to enable better communication with Tag rugby players and to facilitate Tag rugby training in a wider number of Parks so as to lessen the impact on Parks such as Herbert Park.

28 Q26. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager if the Fire Brigade was able to be in the optimum position to deal with the recent fire at Rugby Villas and, if not, ensure that steps are taken so that there can be no recurrence of such an incident. In an emergency if access is required by the Fire Brigade and is blocked by vehicles the offending vehicles will be removed by whatever means is necessary by the responding Fire Brigade Units. The Fire Brigade also address this by making down large hose over the required distance. The Fire Brigade in conjunction with the Roads and Traffic Department will examine the feasibility of reducing the number of parking spaces at the junction of Alma Court and Swan Grove as it would facilitate access for emergency vehicles.

29 Q27. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager to progress a meeting with Rathgar businesses as soon as feasible as Rathgar is one of Dublin s urban villages that are working very diligently to ensure that business is maintained and developed in their current economic situation. Arrangements are being made for the meeting, as requested.

30 Q28. Councillor Edie Wynne Following the unanimous wishes expressed at the AGM of the Terenure Residents Association, to ask the Manager to request An Post to expedite at the earliest possible date the opening of a branch of An Post in Terenure Village. This request has been forwarded to An Post and the Councillor will be notified when a reply is available.

31 Q29. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask Manager to require that Water Works staff enter into discuss (details supplied) with a view to resolving this apparently difficult matter. A fixed water account was set up for details supplied in This is a minimum fixed charge where it is not feasible to set up a metered account as the premises has a shared supply. A bill was issued annually in respect of this charge over a four year period and no payments were made to the account. The bill did not include any charge for consumption for flats behind details supplied as mentioned in the . The Rates Office did issue a notice advising the customer of disconnection as no payments were made to the account. The customer requested that we carry out an inspection at the premises (letter dated 29 th March). This inspection was completed by the Engineering Department on the 23 rd April and the premises has now been placed on an assessed charge. A new bill has issued to the customer last week reflecting the assessed charge. The disconnection order will not be removed until satisfactory payment on this account is made.

32 Q30. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager to have the original sign for Stratford Tennis Club put back or replaced with a new one as it is felt that the sign may have been removed during City Council roadworks. It is understood that the clubs pay for these signs themselves, but an area Engineer has to authorise the erection of them The Traffic Officer will be asked to examine this issue.

33 Q31. Councillor Edie Wynne To request the Manager to progress the development of the proposed Mount Pleasant Linear Park in line with the following suggestions by residents at a public meeting in the Park which was attended by residents, by a representative of RMDS; also in attendance were Cllr Oisin Quinn, Cllr Dermot Lacy and where I was represented by a colleague who reported to me as follows: 1. Address problems with dog fouling 2. Replace a rather ugly boundary wall with the tennis club; ideally this would be replaced with a fence but in practice the group would like it to be concealed by plants, as the tennis club are rather attached to having a wall. 3. Decision on the issue of whether one of the gates at the Grand Canal end should be open so the park is walk through 4. Action on the closing of the gate opposite the multi denominational school at night - apparently the council have been looking for a volunteer without success 5. The provision of new topsoil and the aerating of same 6. The painting of benches 7. Additional planting of trees and shrubs The area is extensively used by the school as its playground area is limited. The older boys play football at the end furthest away from the school. There is a general view that the children should have some involvement in the upgrade as a sort of learning by doing project. Following the recent site meeting it was agreed that local park users and RMDS would bring forward proposals to improve Mountpleasant Park to this Division for discussion. It was also agreed that it would be important to involve local community groups and school children, where possible, in any project to enhance this local park. This Division looks forward to discussing any proposals submitted with representatives from the local community.

34 Q32. Councillor Edie Wynne To request the Manager to address this issue, although it is not in our area; it is just outside it (details attached). Dublin Fire Brigade will examine the issue of access to this apartment block and will liaise with the Management Company in relation to same. Cllr Wynne will be kept informed.

35 Q33. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he can supply this Councillor with the structural engineers report regarding the Pergola that used to stand in Herbert Park. Two reports were undertaken by a structural engineer on the pergola in Herbert Park. The first report was prepared in November 2010, shortly after the collapse of precast concrete supporting beams in one section of the pergola. The report found that the collapse was due to the weight of vegetation and recent snowfall. In fact, the vegetation growing on the pergola was preventing a more complete collapse of the structure. In December a further collapse of part of the pergola occurred, further inspections were carried out and a second report recommended that as the stone piers were off plumb and they had suffered significant damage by the collapsing concrete that they should be removed. We are now considering options for restoring a shortened pergola to re-create the ambiance of the original, however this will be subject to available finance in If there are any queries on the above please contact the undersigned.

36 Q34. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager to review parking in Sandymount Village in the context of details attached. The hours for pay and display in Sandymount Village are similar to hours operating I n other areas of the city. Pay and Display is installed to promote a turnover in the use of parking spaces. The reduction in pay and display hours would reduce the availability of parking for customers visiting the village The new traffic signals on the Canal Way Cycle route fully comply with Traffic Signs Manual and current legislation. The operation of the signals in common with most signals in the city is managed by SCATS a computer based Urban Traffic Control System. The provision of improved cycle facilities is in keeping with policy outlined in the city development plan to promote modal shift from private car use towards increased use of more sustainable forms of transport such as cycling, walking and public transport and to implement the initiatives contained in the government s Smarter Travel, A Sustainable Transport Future

37 Q35. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Traffic Department if they could look at the possibility at putting a yellow box at the entrance to Powerscourt Dublin 2 beside the Broadcasting Authority Ireland Offices as exit from Powerscourt is very difficult for residents with very poor visibility onto the canal. This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for consideration and the Councillor will be advised in due course.

38 Q36. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Manager issue a report regarding the fire at Camden Street at the old Fianna Eireann head-quarters. On arrival of the fire brigade at hrs on the 7 April 2012 there were flames coming from the roof of 34 Camden St Lower. The adjoining casino and apartments overhead were evacuated. Dublin Fire Brigade were advised by Mr James Mahon, Engineer, Dangerous Buildings, that he had inspected Camden St Lower on the 5 April 2012 and that he deemed them to be structurally unsound, and liable to collapse. All fire-fighting activities were carried out from outside the building. No 33 was checked for fire spread. Dublin Fire Brigade remained on scene until when handed over to Harcourt St Gardai. 3 water tenders and an aerial appliance were in attendance.

39 Q37. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Manager, issue a report in relation to illegal parking and unlawful access by motor cars on the plot of vacant land at the bottom of Georges street. Dublin City Council bollards at this location and cycle rails were removed and vehicles are now parking on this site. Can the bollard be replaced and also the bicycle stand. Roads and Traffic Department will investigate the matter and issue report directly to the Councillor within the next four weeks.

40 Q38. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Manager investigate as to whether household waste and recyclable waste being collected by Greyhound is being segregated appropriately by collection vehicles in the South East Area. The Waste Enforcement Unit carried out a number of spot checks over six separate collection days and a number of different collection routes in the South City area during April and May All collections observed confirmed that waste material was collected in the collection vehicles without mixing of bin types.

41 Q39. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Manager issue a report regarding reports in the media that the detenenting and redevelopment of Crampton Buildings was put on hold because of the General Election Also, the report, also stated that the chief fire officer wrote to Dublin City Council executive on 4 occasions because of his grave concerns around fire safety at Crampton buildings. Can the Manager include in this report why the residents of Crampton buildings were not officially informed of these fire dangers by either Dublin City Council staff or by the chief fire officer? The redevelopment of Crampton Buildings was not put on hold because of the General Election last year. At the time of the General Election a proposal to redevelop Crampton Buildings was with the DOECLG but no decision had been made. Funding was approved by the DOECLG for a redevelopment scheme in January The detenanting of Crampton Buildings was not discussed with the tenants until alternative accommodation for them had been secured. This also happened in January of this year and the tenants were then informed. The crucial event happened in November with the submission of the independent report on Fire Safety. From that point to the meeting with the residents in early 2012 a period of 12 weeks elapsed. Proposal to deal with the matter was put in place and funding was secured..

42 Q40. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Manager issue a report in relation to the setting fire of household waste bins in A and B block Mercer House, This incident caused smoke damage to the residents in Cuffe Lane and perhaps it is time to secure these waste containers in a more secure lock up. There is no evidence of smoke damage as a result of the setting fire of bins in this complex. There is a wall of approximately fourteen to sixteen foot high dividing this complex from the next development. There is no alternative location for these waste bins. They cannot be placed in a lock-up due to their size and access requirements by tenants of this complex.

43 Q41. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Manager investigate the placing of large lettering on the footpaths at Forster Place Bank of Ireland. These big letterings are part of an advertising for the wax museum. The Wax Museum has been notified that this advertising structure is in breach of Section 71 of the Roads Act 1993 and has been asked to remove it.

44 Q42. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the City Manager have the windows and safety catches at 71 Cannon Mooney Gardens repaired and put back in good working order. The tenent at this dwelling has grave concerns with regards the safety of the windows. The Area Maintenance Officer has confirmed that a private contractor will call to this dwelling to carry out any necessary repairs to the windows within the next few weeks.

45 Q43. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Manager issue a report when the works at Fade Street will be finally complete also is it possible at that point to organise a small celebration and official opening of the new street improvements. The works at Fade Street are complete. Consideration will be given to the suggestion of a small event to mark the completion of works and the Councillor will be contacted in due course.

46 Q44. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Manager give an update on the liason staff that work within the Senior Citizen housing complexes. Some time ago a questionaire was circulated in relation to the continuation of this vital service to Senior citizens within the South East area. There are currently 26 liaison Officers working city wide within our senior citizen housing complexes. A review of the liaison service commenced last year and as part of this a questionnaire was circulated to residents to ascertain if they wanted to continue to avail of the service. As the majority of residents do it is proposed to continue to provide a service.

47 Q45. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the Manager instruct the public domaines officer to ask the management of the Business college at lower Georges Street to instruct their students to refrain from congregating and blocking the footpath. There is a serious issue of congestion here, forcing pedestrians to go onto the road, particularly the elderly. The Public Domain Officer called in and spoke to the management in this building and pointed out the problems caused by students congregating in a manner that causes congestion on the footpath as described above. The management undertook to monitor this situation and alleviate the problem in all ways possible.

48 Q46. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Area Manager if he can give an answer to the attached query on commercial re-evaluation. The retailer in this case applied to have the valuation on her shop revised. This is done through the Commissioner of Valuation which is an independent state body. The valuation of the shop in this case was not revised as it has not structurally changed. Unless there is a material change to the property, a revision is not permitted under the Valuation Act Dublin City Council does not have any role in determining valuations however it does determine the rate on valuation each year at its budget meeting. The valuation by the rate on valuation = rates payable. The Commissioner of valuation is obliged under the Valuation Act 2001 to carry out a revaluation of all commercial property and in the case of Dublin City Council this process is underway and will be effective from 1 st January 2014.

49 Q47. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager when the next Electrical Re-Cycling collection will take place in the south east area. Free Public WEEE Collection days across the City have proven to be very popular with householders and in conjunction with Rehab Recycling, the organisation which facilitates these collections days, a schedule for this summer is currently in the process of being drafted and will be finalised within the coming weeks. A copy of this schedule will be forwarded to all councillors detailing the collection days for their Area. It should also be noted that Dublin City Council operates a Recycling Centre at Pigeon House Road, Ringsend D4, which accepts a wide range of materials including electrical items, free of charge. The current opening hours are as Follows: Mon Fri: Sat/Bank Holidays: Closed Sundays 9am to 8pm 9am to 4pm

50 Q48. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager to address the parking problem at (details supplied). A meeting was held recently between Councillors, residents and the Traffic Department to discuss issues on Templmore Ave. We are awaiting feedback from residents and the Councillors will be advised of any future proposals for this area. There are no plans to change the operation hours of Vernon Grove, which are standard throughout the city.

51 Q49. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager whether two railings to help elderly persons can be placed on the access path to the canal path directly opposite the large car park gate at Charlemont Court, Dublin 2, and which are required by the elderly persons in Charlemont Court to gain safe access to the canal path. Roads and Traffic Department will look into the possibility of providing railings at this location.

52 Q50. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager whether the playground behind the vacant Hotel in the Docklands is owned by the Council and if so whether it can be upgraded and made adaptable for younger children as the climbing frame and wheels which are in place are more suitable for older children/teenagers. Could the Council also consider introducing more than the two playground apparatus which are currently available? The area in question is not owned by Dublin City Council. This question has been forwarded to the Docklands and they will reply directly to the Councillor.

53 Q51. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager for an update on the anti-social behaviour that has recently commenced in the new playground in Belgrave square and which has deterred young children from using the playground. The Playground in Belgrave Square has been designed for children up to eight years of age. However, as often happens when upgrading works occur in a park older children and teenagers are attracted to the new facility. Therefore, it is hoped that the current level of anti-social activity will reduce over time. However, in the interim it is proposed that the Park Warden Service undertake more frequent visits to the Square when they are on duty ( ie. during the last eight hours of Park opening) to monitor the level of anti-social activity and take appropriate action. Should the public witness incidents of anti-social activity they may contact the Park Warden Service directly on Where incidents of anti-social activity occur outside park opening times the local Garda station should be contacted directly.

54 Q52. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager whether the parking restrictions in Sandymount Village could be lessened at weekends to encourage shoppers and visitors to come to Sandymount. The hours for pay and display in Sandymount Village are similar to hours operating in other areas of the city. Pay and Display is installed to promote a turnover in the use of parking spaces. The reduction in pay and display hours would reduce the availability of parking for customers visiting the village.

55 Q53. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager when it is proposed to commence building the proposed pavement build-out at Mortons traffic lights, Dunville Avenue, Dublin 6. This work is proposed to be completed as part of the works programme for An on- site meeting is proposed with Councilors prior to finalization of the drawings.

56 Q54. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager whether lighting can be replaced on the walkway outside the Altovetro Apartment Complex at Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2. The fixtures have been smashed by vandals and need to be replaced. Public Lighting Services maintain the road side lighting on Grand Canal Quay and Pearse Street surrounding this complex. On a recent night inspection of the area on 30/04/12 the lighting on these roads were found to be operating normally. There was no evidence of pubic light fixtures being smashed.

57 Q55. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager whether stronger lighting can be introduced in an area known as the tunnel/walkway from Chimney View Road into the docklands area. The current street lights are not sufficient for this area at night time. The lighting here is not maintained by Dublin City Council Public Lighting Services. This issue has been referred to the Dublin Docklands Development Authority for their attention.

58 Q56. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager whether broken pavements in the docklands area (which are being broken by bin trucks and deliveries to retail units because there is not enough room for them to turn so they mount the pavements instead) can be assessed and, if necessary, fixed. Many of the roads in the Docklands area are still in charge to the DDDA and the Council has no responsibility for their upkeep. In addition to this, many of the roads that are in charge have been left in very poor condition by developers who walked away from sites there during the recent building industry collapse. Road Maintenance does not have sufficient funds available to carry out large scale footpath reconstruction in this area of the city. However, if the councilor has specific areas or streets that have been brought to his attention, we will endeavor to patch up the worst parts as best we can.

59 Q57. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to install bollards outside the following house (details supplied) to prevent cars from mounting on to the footpath, damaging the footpath and the house railings, as this spot is currently used by motorists seeking to turn. Traffic Engineer will inspect location to determine if bollards are warranted. It is not a general policy to erect bollards on footpaths.

60 Q58. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to install speed limit signs at the following locations (details supplied). Traffic Officer will inspect location to see if repeater signs are warranted. The default speed limit in Dublin city Council Area is 50km/h. It is not the general policy of the Traffic Section to erect speed limit signs on all roads as it will lead to a proliferation of signs and poles.

61 Q59. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to install speed bumps on a road (details supplied), as the combination of the wide road and the bend make this particularly dangerous for pedestrians crossing the road. If speed bumps are not recommended, please implement other traffic calming measures at this spot. This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for consideration and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation in due course.

62 Q60. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to investigate the efficacy of the traffic ramps at a location (details supplied) as residents have reported that they are too small and too shallow to have any effect on traffic speed, which is a big issue on the road. Traffic Officer will arrange for speed survey to be carried out to determine if ramps are effective at this location.

63 Q61. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to tackle the grafitti the Arnott Street corner under the Hospital Chimney in Portobello. Arrangements are being made to inspect the graffiti in this area and take action as required.

64 Q62. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager for an update on the parking measures being considered and being implemented in the Arnott St and Lombard St West area of Portobello, including proposed plebiscites, recent passed or rejected plebiscites, and planned changes to parking schemes. A request for extension of hours of pay and display and permit parking was received in 2011 but this street had been balloted in 2010 and was not be eligible for re ballot until May Arnott Street will be recommended for re balloting within the next few weeks. The Traffic Engineer will also be making a recommendation to the next Traffic Advisory Group to rescind a section of pay and display and permit parking, and single yellow lines on the Meath Hospital side of Arnott Street, following a request from a concerned resident about the width of the street and access for ambulance and fire brigade. The Councillors will be advised thorough the normal process of the recommendation of Traffic Advisory Group on this issue. A recent request for extension of hours has been received for Lombard Street and the Traffic Engineer will be recommending re balloting of this street at the May TAG Meeting. Ballots should take place within the next few weeks.

65 Q63. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to confirm when the previously approved signs (details supplied) will be erected. Traffic Officer will confirm progress and the Councillor will notified within the next two weeks.

66 Q64. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager for an update on my various queries concerning dumping in the Portobello area (details supplied part 1). Contact This area has been inspected and cleaned on 30/04/2012. This query has also been forwarded to Greyhound for their attention.

67 Q65. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager for an update on my various queries concerning dumping in the Portobello area (details supplied part 2). This area has been inspected and a No Dumping Sign has been erected here. A Litter warden will continue to monitor this location. Funding for CCTV is not available at present.

68 Q66. Councillor Mary Freehill To ask the Manager to organise a meeting with Bus Eireann in connection with their instance on covering the bus stop on Harold s Cross Rd with advertising which completely blocks the view of the shop front of Tallon s Tailoring. The South East Area Office has forward this request to Dublin Bus. The Councillor will be notified when a reply is available.

69 Q67. Councillor Mary Freehill Following my motion some months ago, proposing that a programme of Summer concerts in conjunction with the DIT Conservator of Music be arranged for the Square in front of the Swan Leisure Centre in Rathmines, would the Manager please now set out that programme. The Community Development Section of the South East Area Office is currently in discussions with the D.I.T Conservator of Music and exploring the possibility of hosting some music events in front of the Swan Leisure Centre during the summer. Contact has also been made with the manager of Swan Leisure who is very supportive of such an event. A meeting with all parties is due to take place on Thursday, 17 th May to progress this proposal.

70 Q68. Councillor Maria Parodi Can the Manager provide a report on what action has been taken regarding (details supplied). The plan for the awareness campaign includes the following: Each area are to forward the name of location which is most affected by dog fouling to the Litter Prevention Officer Litter Prevention Officer together with reps from Area Office will launch the campaign at that location. Poop-scoops will be handed out to dog walkers for one day Increased cleansing will take place at that location for a period of one week Increased patrols by a litter warden at that location for one week.

71 Q69. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager for a report on the following (details supplied). (a) In relation to the request for signage in the vicinity of Westland Row CBS, South Cumberland Street, Dublin 2 the Roads & Traffic Department has installed 2 signs at South Cumberland Street and 1 sign at Boyne Street in May ( c) & (d) The Area Office did write to Irish Rail on two occasions and has received no response. We will write to Irish Rail again and contact the Councillor as soon as a response becomes available.

72 Q70. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to provide a response to the following (details supplied). (a) The bollard at this location will be repaired. (b) This matter will be referred to the Traffic Officer for attention.

73 Q71. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to implement traffic calming measures to (details supplied) as a matter of urgency. This will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation in due course.

74 Q72. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to provide a response to the following (details supplied). The NPPR charge was introduced in the Local Government (Charges) Act It is not a charge for a specific service and customers are required to declare liability. The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government and Local Authorities have undertaken an advertising campaign each year to advise owners of non principal private properties that the charge is due. In addition to advertising on radio and in the papers, registered customers receive a reminder by e mail from the NPPR bureau each year. This e mail goes to the e mail address provided by the customer at registration. A reminder letter issues to the home address provided where a customer does not provide an e mail address. There are exemptions to the charge, however, there is no provision to waive late fees.

75 Q73. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager for a response to the following listed in (details supplied). (a) There are four taxis allowed on the taxi rank at Barrow Street. (b) The issue of taxis forming illegal ranks is a matter for enforcement by the Gardai or the Taxi Regulator.

76 Q74. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager for a response to (details supplied). The situation on Simmonscourt Road will be re-examined, however the position of the current rank cannot changed except as part of the next revision of the relevant Bye-Laws. The current Bye-Laws came into effect on 12 th December 2011 and the next review is expected to commence towards the end of this year or early next year.

77 Q75. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to upgrade (details supplied) as it has been left in an unfinished state since the works were completed on this site over a year ago. The ownership of the wall has to be ascertained and once this established the Councillor will be contacted.

78 Q76. Councillor Maria Parodi Can the Manager provide a response to the following in (details supplied). This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation of the group in due course.

79 Q77. Councillor Maria Parodi Can the Manager provide a report on the following (details supplied). The public network on Pembroke Cottages is in good working order. The problem here is with the shared private drain. This drain runs down the backs of the houses on Pembroke Cottages, the maintenance and upkeep of this line is the joint responsibility of all those who share the line.