Reply Waste Management Services had the above mentioned lane cleaned on the 28 th February 2012.

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1 Q1. Councillor Oisin Quinn Can the Manager arrange for the litter, beer cans and general rubbish on the lane that runs between Beechwood Ave Lower and Ashfield Road to cleared up by Waste Management and can waste management or Parks department arrange for the Ivy growth that is spilling in the lane to be cut down and removed? Waste Management Services had the above mentioned lane cleaned on the 28 th February The Area Inspector will serve a notice requiring the householders responsible for the ivy in question to cut it back.

2 Q2. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he will respond positively to the suggestions contained in the submitted with this question Since the rugby school-boy matches in Donnybrook Stadium, Eglinton Terrace, particularly around the Spar is in a terrible state. Would it be possible to: 1) Have a immediate sweep done on the Street? 2) Let residents know when the sweeper truck is coming around so we can move our cars? The truck was here a few weeks ago and it was a shame they could not access all areas. 1) Waste Management Services had Eglinton Terrace cleaned on the 28 th February ) Perhaps a contact name and number can be forwarded to me so that residents can be informed when the sweeper truck will be back to Eglinton Terrace.

3 Q4. Councillor Edie Wynne That the Manager re-instate the surface of the road on Fortfield Terrace and also Fortfield Gardens which, it is reported, have been left in an unsafe condition since DCC water department works were carried out in The surface of the road and the footpath in places is part tarmaracadam, part concrete and in some places there is no clear definition between the road and the footpath, which leaves an unsafe sloping on to the road for scooters, prams and wheelchairs A contract for repair and resurfacing works on Fortfield Terrace and Fortfield Gardens has recently been sent to tender. The works here are part of a package of four jobs in the South East Area. The works will take place before the end of the 2 nd Quarter of 2012.

4 Q5. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager to give consideration to the installation of a pedestrian crossing at Ranelagh Road across the canal to Charlemont Street where pedestrians they are forced to run the gauntlet with cars coming (often at speed) from all directions. It has been reported to this Councillor as a very intimidating junction to cross with a young baby in a buggy. There is presently two pedestrian crossings linking Ranelagh Road to Charlemont Street on the East and the West of Charlemont Bridge. The Pedestrian facilities across the Canal linking Ranelagh Road to Charlemont Street have been upgraded as part of the Portobello to East Wall Cycle Route. An additional pedestrian crossing will also be introduced across Ranelagh Road at the bridge. The new lights will be commissioned by the end of the week.

5 Q6. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he will respond positively to the suggestions contained in the submitted with this question. A litter warden will call to the management of the Donnybrook Stadium and remind them of their responsibility to keep the vicinity of their stadium clean particularly after rugby school boy matches. He will monitor this area to ensure that this happens.

6 Q7. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he will respond positively to the suggestions contained in the submitted with this question Since the rugby school-boy matches in Donnybrook Stadium, Eglinton Terrace, particularly around the Spar is in a terrible state. Would it be possible to: Have 2 x bins put at the top of the street at different locations?. The Spar seem to have removed their bin for some reason. Waste Management Services will investigate the area around the Spar shop at Eglinton Road and if necessary will install a litter bin.

7 Q8. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager to address the problem caused by motorists who ignore the 2 "No Entry" signs on Brighton Square leading on to Brighton Avenue in Rathgar which results in a traffic blockage on Brighton Avenue. The Traffic Officer will examine the adequacy and visibility of the signage at this location and address any problems that exist. Enforcement is a matter for the Gardai Siochana.

8 Q9. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Manager to arrange to have the cause of the continual blockage and backing up of the drains at *(Details Supplied) investigated and to arrange have any necessary works to eliminate the problem completely carried out. The Area Maintenance Officer reports that the last sewage blockages at this location were in February 2010, and recently in February 2012, which is not deemed unusual or continuous. The recent blockage has been cleared. Debris found in the blockage included wipes and nappies which do not disintegrate, therefore building up to cause a blockage.

9 Q10. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he will arrange for a response to the attached to this question. a. This two way traffic sign outside the Hill Pub on 1 Old Mountpleasant is meant to inform traffic coming from Ranelagh Rd that Mountpleasant place and Oxford Rd are two-way. Unfortunately the sign is angled the wrong way and is visible only side on (see attached) - this needs to be re-oriented so as to be facing down towards Ranelagh Rd b. This illustrates the problem with the two no entry signs at Oxford Rd coming from the direction of Charleston Rd.One is totally obscured by a tree, which needs to be cut back (or else the sign should be relocated). The other is pointing the wrong way - it says no straight ahead but it is pointing up Charleston Rd not down Oxford Rd. c. This sign outside 34 Oxford Rd is at an odd angle. Also the number of metres to the ramp is blank it just says (blank) m which is not very informative apart from looking odd. d. The pole on the left at the junction of Rugby Rd and Oxford Rd is an empty pole - can the Council either remove it or else put a sign on it? It may have originally been a pole for a cul de sac sign. e. This is another empty pole on Chester Rd at the junction with Oxford Rd. I think it may have been intended as a pole for paid parking info. Again can the council either remove it or put the sign back up on the pole? f. The Stop sign at Oxford Rd at the junction with Charleston Rd needs to be reoriented as it is pointing sideways and is not readily visible from Oxford Rd. Also can the graffiti on this stop sign be removed? g. The traffic sign outside 26 Oxford Rd has been vandalised - can the graffiti be removed. : The Traffic Officer will examine all the issues raised in attached question as soon as possible and rectify any issues regarding visibility etc.

10 Q11. Councillor Oisin Quinn Can the Manager arrange for a pedestrian crossing to be installed at the junction of Ranelagh Bridge and Ranelagh Road. This is a very busy junction is especially difficult to cross in the mornings? There is presently two pedestrian crossings linking Ranelagh Road to Charlemont Street on the East and the West of Charlemont Bridge. The Pedestrian facilities across the Canal linking Ranelagh Road to Charlemont Street have been upgraded as part of the Portobello to East Wall Cycle Route. An additional pedestrian crossing will also be introduced across Ranelagh Road at the bridge. The new lights will be commissioned by the end of the week.

11 Q12. Councillor Dermot Lacey Can you please ask the Council to repair this rapidly growing pothole on Oxford Rd outside Oxford Court? The pothole in question will be attended to by Road Maintenance staff as soon as possible.

12 Q13. Councillor Dermot Lacey To ask the Manager if he will respond accurately and positively to the letter submitted with this question relating to Appian Way. A reply was issued on the 1 st of March. Please see enclosed.

13 Q14. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager to update the Councillor on Dublin City Council process of matching vacant premises with artists and to give her contact details for officials administering the scheme. The Scheme is proving very popular with Artists and Arts Organisations and is beginning to get interest from owners. Over a hundred inquiries from Artists and ten owners so far, the Arts Office have broken down the list by use and will shortly be contacting artists to give them property owners to contact. The Scheme is overseen by Declan Wallace, Lorna Maxwell SEO(Economic Development) and Ray Yeates City Arts Officer.

14 Q15. Councillor Edie Wynne To ask the Manager to confirm the following regarding Crampton Buildings and its residents in order to allay the concerns of residents: That a budget is in place to cover the whole cost of refurbishment That a plan and schedule of works, including a completion date, is in place. That tenants will remain as DCC tenants during the period when they are in alternative accommodation. That an agreement ensuring the residents right to return to Crampton Buildings will be issued, as agreed. Funding has been secured and a budget is in place for the complete refurbishment of the apartments at Crampton Buildings. A Part 8 planning submission will be prepared and lodged shortly. Subject to planning approval, and the required procurement process to engage a contractor, refurbishment works are expected to commence late this year or early next year with works on site being completed by the end of The South East Area staff of Dublin City Council is continuing to liaise with residents at Crampton Buildings in relation to the proposed refurbishment works and the requirement that the apartments are vacated in order for the works to be carried out. Temporary alternative accommodation is available at Bridgefoot Court and at Townsend Street and in that context, discussions are taking place with residents in relation to their housing needs. Assistance will be provided to tenants moving to the temporary accommodation and arrangements are being made in this regard. The temporary accommodation at Bridgefoot Court and Townsend Street is being made available through Circle Voluntary Housing Association and NABCO Housing Cooperative respectively, in association with Dublin City Council. For the duration of their temporary accommodation, residents will be tenants of the respective housing body. However, "Letters of Assurance" have been distributed to those residents who will be availing of the temporary accommodation confirming that they will be offered a tenancy at the refurbished Crampton Buildings apartments when works are complete. It should be noted that South East Area Staff of Dublin City Council will continue to engage closely with all of the residents of Crampton Buildings to address their housing needs and to address the various other issues of concern that have been raised. In this regard, it is proposed to establish a redevelopment committee consisting of City Councillors, tenants of Crampton Buildings and members of the project team to assist with the project. Councillors will be kept informed of developments.

15 Q16. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Manager to fix the lighting for the disabled access ramp at (details supplied) The Area Maintenance Officer reports that this work has been completed.

16 Q17. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Manager to introduce a gap in the mid-road barrier on Clanbrassil St at the junction with Daniel St, and to install a yellow box in the roadway at the junction of Daniel St and the lane going south on Clanbrassil St. This matter will be referred to the traffic Advisory Group for consideration and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation of the Group in due course.

17 Q18. Councillor Gerry Ashe To ask the Manager to respond to the correspondence attached (details supplied) and commit to providing enhanced treatments to the road and traffic signage at (details supplied).. The Traffic Officer will examine the adequacy of the signage and road marking at this location, taking into account the issues raised in the attached letter. A response will issue when the matter has been examined.

18 Q19. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to have a large forked overgrown tree situated on and precariously overhanging the Dodder River opposite the rear of 111 Anglesea Road Ballsbridge cut back. Drainage Division will have the overgrown part of the tree cut back in the next week.

19 Q20. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to have the two new playgrounds in Palmerston Park and Belgrave Square Rathmines smoke free areas. This Division will incorporate No Smoking into the playground signage for both Palmerston & Belgrave Playgrounds.

20 Q21. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to have what appears to be part of a parking meter on Morehampton Terrace removed as it is being used as a bin and rubbish is gathering there. A parking ticket machine has now been installed at this location.

21 Q22. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to review the traffic in Sandymount and to consider the possibility of installing a pedestrian crossing at the Spar Shop to facilitate people going to Sandymount Green. This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for consideration and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation of the Group in due course.

22 Q23. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager if it would be possible to have gates which swing closed installed in Sandymount Green for the safety of children. The installation of swing gates in Sandymount Green would require an increase in the current width of the gates and the removal of some railings from the park perimeter. Swing gates are of a contemporary design and are normally left unlocked in an open position. A local project group has been set up, as part of the Steering Committee for Sandymount Village Design Statement, to discuss ways of improving Sandymount Green. This Division awaits their suggestions in regard to improvements which they consider should be undertaken on the Green.

23 Q24. Councillor Paddy McCartan To ask the Manager to have the street nameplate on Nutley Lane Donnybrook at it's junction with Nutley Road repainted or replaced. When an opportunity arises to obtain the services of a painter from another Department, we will have this work carried out.

24 Q25. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to replace the tree outside (details supplied) in accordance with a previous commitment to the local residents. The tree pit outside (details supplied) has been planted with a replacement tree due to the failure of the tree at this location in Please note that newly planted street trees benefit from watering, particularly at leaf emergence during the first two years after planting. This Division welcomes any assistance which local residents can provide in watering newly planted street trees during this critical period. See attached leaflet for further information. The tree pits have also been inspected at this street and it was noted that the tree roots were insufficiently decayed to allow for a new trees to be planted at these locations. The tree pits will be inspected again in the autumn.

25 Q26. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to install a yellow box at the junction of Shelbourne Road and Lansdowne Park. This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for consideration and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation in due course.

26 Q27. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to ensure that there is a regular cleaning schedule in place for Longwood Avenue, Dublin 8. Waste Management Services have residential areas such as Longwood Avenue cleaned once every twelve weeks as per Litter Management Plan. It was last cleaned during weekending the 12 th February It is next scheduled to be cleaned during weekending the 29 th April 2012.

27 Q28. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to inspect, repair and preserve the archway of the Barrow Street bridge as there has been some subsidence and movement. The bridge referred to by the Councillor is not on Barrow Street, nor is it owned or maintained by Dublin City Council. It is a railway bridge which spans over a narrow stretch of waterway between Grand Canal Docks and the entrance to The Grand Canal. Irish Rail has been made aware of the observation concerning subsidence and movement referred to by Councillor Maria Parodi.

28 Q29. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to arrange for housing maintenance to inspect and repair (details supplied). The Area Maintenance Officer reports that this balcony has been inspected and found to be in need of repairs. A private contractor will fit new asphalt to the balcony to resolve the problem. This work is expected to be carried out within the next few weeks.

29 Q30. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to reinstate the bollards on the footpath on the corner of (details supplied). As part of the Clanbrassil Street QBC Enhancement Scheme, Contractor Sierra Communications, on behalf of Client Dublin City Council, and under the supervision of Roads Construction Division, are carrying out roadworks in the vicinity of St. Vincent s Street South (believed to the location referred to in the Question above). (i) (ii) As part of these above Works: four pre-existing bollards were temporarily removed to facilitate construction works, and four new bollards will be duly replaced in the near future.

30 Q31. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to arrange for the newly repaired lamppost on (details supplied) to be painted. The painting of the pole (at details supplied) will be carried out within the next two weeks.

31 Q32. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to arrange for housing maintenance to visit (details supplied). The Area Maintenance Officer reports that the Area Foreman called to this dwelling in the past few days but was unable to gain access. Contact details were left for the tenant. When the tenant contacts our local maintenance depot arrangements will be made for a further call to inspect the dwelling. Any necessary repairs will be carried out.

32 Q33. Councillor Maria Parodi To ask the Manager to arrange for the removal of the graffiti from the bin on the corner of St. Patricks Villas opposite Ringsend library The graffiti at this location has been reported to our graffiti removal contractor on 02 nd March 2012.

33 Q34. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to ensure that the gate to Ringsend Park at Cambridge Park is locked every evening, to ensure that the railings are repaired to prevent unauthorised access, and to ask that the Council actively engage with the Gardai and local residents to ensure that the area is not used by youths congregating in the evening. Park entrance gates are normally closed at park closing times. However, locks are often cut or vandalised and replacement locks and chains may take time to source. This results in the gates being left in the unlocked position for a period of time until the repairs are undertaken or locks/chains are sourced. This Division liaises regularly with local Gardai in order to reduce the level of antisocial activity in Ringsend Park and will continue to do so.

34 Q35. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager what can be done about the continuing problem of dog fouling, in particular in the areas of Sandymount and Ringsend Waste Management Services clean dog fouling from footpaths as part of their regular duties. It is intended to explore ways of effectively removing dog foul from public places as part of an anti-dog fouling campaign which will run in Due to the difficulties of enforcement of Section 22 of the Litter Pollution Acts there has not been an increase in the amount of fines issued. Waste Management Services in conjunction with a number of local authorities in the region have made submissions to the Minister for the Environment, Community and local Government to amend Section 22 of the Litter Pollution Act as follows: The Person in Charge of the Dog shall carry a poop-scoop at all times. A submission on amendments to the Litter Pollution Acts will be forwarded to the Minister for the Environment in the coming weeks.

35 Q36. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager to address the following issue (details supplied) Waste Management Services have arranged to have Grantham Street, Grantham Place and Pleasant s Place cleaned once a week during the weekdays, Monday to Friday. We have also arranged to have these streets cleaned every Saturday and Sunday to cope with the spill over from food and entertainment outlets on Camden Street. This should eliminate the litter problem on these streets.

36 Q37. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager what plans and what timeline are in place to extend the Dublin Bikes Scheme to the South Docklands and Ringsend In late 2010 the City Council adopted a longer-term strategy for the dublinbikes scheme which proposes an ambitious expansion programme which will provide for 5,000 bikes and approximately 300 bike stations. This expansion programme provides for an expansion northwards to Whitehall/DCU, eastwards further into the Docklands area, southwards towards Clonskeagh/UCD and westwards towards to Kilmainham/Inchicore. Work has commenced on the detail design work associated with the first phase of the expansion programme, which will provide for a doubling of the schemes capacity and an additional 1,000 bikes. It is intended that the detailed design work will be completed in the coming months. This expansion phase will provide for an expansion eastwards further into the Docklands area and westwards towards the Kilmainham/Heuston area. This phase includes provision for bike stations in the vicinity of the Grand Canal Theatre. The delivery of this expansion will be subject to procurement and securing the necessary levels. Both of these matters are presently being explored and addressed. The time frame for the expansion programme is directly linked to the resolution of these matters and once they are addressed it is intended to initiate the construction process with immediate effect. It is hoped that during 2012 the City Council will be in a position to commence the delivery of the first phase of the expansion programme.

37 Q38. Councillor Kieran Binchy To ask the Manager if there has been any form contact or engagement with the owners regarding the former Boland's Mills site, Grand Canal Dock. The owners of this site were written to in 2009 and requested to carry out certain works which were largely carried out. We are seeing clarification of the current ownership with a view to instructing them to carry out works under the Derelict Sites 1990 and the Planning and Development Act, The Councillor will be kept informed of any developments.

38 Q39. Councillor Mary Freehill The Litter box which was erected on a pole outside 126 Terenure Road. North, (beside Centra) was removed some weeks ago and has not been replaced. This committee requested that it be urgently restored. The litter bin which was at this location was being used by people to dispose of their domestic waste and it had actually become a focal point for dumping. There are no plans to replace this litter bin.

39 Q40. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the city manager issue a report as to how many clients of the Dublin City Council s homeless section are using emergency accomodation and hostel services in the South East Area. In terms of homeless service accommodation provision, persons are accommodated in Temporary Emergency Accommodation (TEA), Supported Temporary Accommodation (STA) and Private Emergency Accommodation (PEA). On the night of March 1 st 2012 (to use as example) 193 persons accessed emergency/ temporary accommodation in the South East Area.

40 Q41. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the City Manager issue a report with regards chugging on streets within the South east area and what remedies are available to halt this practice. The issue of Chugging is not covered by DCC Bye Laws or Regulations and is a matter for the Gardai.

41 Q42. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the City Manager place double yellow lines at the entrance archway of Bride Close. This matter will be referred to the Traffic Advisory Group for consideration and the Councillor will be advised of the recommendation of the Group in due course.

42 Q43. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the City Manager bring a report with regards the placing of a 20ft container at the end of South King Street for promotional purposes for games. Concerns were raised about the placing of such a large object at the entrance to Sth King Street The Events Unit provide a liaison role for the statutory agencies, the wider business community, City Council departments, central government departments between representatives from marketing companies, sporting bodies, charities and national and international film producers, who request the use of the public domain. Approval for such use is only granted when all outstanding issues have been resolved by the organisers of the promotion. An application was received on 15/01/2012 for the placement of a 20ft container to promote Sony s new Playstation Vita consol. The applicant CMS Marketing suggested a number of locations. Details of this event were circulated to all of the departments and agencies mentioned above. Following on from this consultation, it was considered that Mercer Street end of South King Street was the most suitable location for this promotion. CMS Marketing also consulted with the retailers and businesses in the surrounding area, prior to the promotion taking place. As there were no outstanding issues, approval was granted for the promotion by the Event Units and an licence was also issued by Roads & Street for the placement of the container on the street from the 16 th 20 th of February. The Events Unit did not receive any complaints in relation to this promotion.

43 Q44. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the City Manager bring a report on the cabbage patch at Kevin Street and any issues regarding anti-social behaviour that is ongoing at this spot. An incident of anti-social behaviour was reported to this office by a group that had booked the pitch at the Cabbage Patch on Wednesday 8 th February Kevin Street Garda Station was contacted and the incident reported to them. Subsequently, two further incidents were reported. On the evening of Thursday 9 th February 2012 I spoke to one of the user groups of the pitch who had reported the anti-social behaviour. Details of these incidents were also sent on to Kevin Street Garda Station who said that they would increase their presence in the park especially during the times the pitches were booked to be used. Since the incidents reported in February, the Garda presence has increased and I have received no more reports of anti-social activity.

44 Q45. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the City Manager issue a report with regards the traffic management at Mercer Street and the exits and entrances from the college of surgeons car park and the grafton st shopping centre carpark. This particular set of traffic lights and traffic movements is extremely confusing for pedestrians as they move in and around this particular spot. The Traffic Engineer will supply a report to the Councillor on this issue within the next four weeks.

45 Q46. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the City Manager issue a clear report on the use of Sedways on our streets and on our roads. What legislation governs them and are they illegal on the footpath. Also could you include the usage of seated peddle bicycles for advertising purposes and events which are constantly parked in prime locations (top/bottom of grafton st etc). Segways would appear to fall within the definition of a mechanically propelled vehicle as defined under the Road Traffic Act 1961 as amended. As such, one would expect such vehicles to comply with statutory and regulatory regime for mechanically propelled vehicles i.e. tax, insurance, driver licence, vehicle standard. As of now, none of the regulations specifically deal with segways and there is therefore a real doubt as to the legality of their use on the public road. They may of course be used on private property. Their use on footpaths, like bicycles, is contrary to the Road Traffic (Traffic and Parking) Regulations In relation to the seated peddle bicycles which have advertising signs attached, provided they are parked legally they offend no regulation. There is a provision in Section 71 of the Roads Act 1993 which prohibits a person without lawful authority or the consent of the road authority to retain on a public road any vehicle or thing (whether on wheels or not) used for the purposes of advertising, the sale of goods. That provision however is aimed at a vehicle that is permanently placed on a road for the purpose of advertising and would not in the circumstances relate to seated peddle bicycles which move around the City transporting people.

46 Q47. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the city manager issue a full report on the situation now arising at Crampton Buildings. Funding has been secured and a budget is in place for the complete refurbishment of the apartments at Crampton Buildings. A Part 8 planning submission will be prepared and lodged shortly. Subject to planning approval, and the required procurement process to engage a contractor, refurbishment works are expected to commence late this year or early next year with works on site being completed by the end of The South East Area staff of Dublin City Council is continuing to liaise with residents at Crampton Buildings in relation to the proposed refurbishment works and the requirement that the apartments are vacated in order for the works to be carried out. Temporary alternative accommodation is available at Bridgefoot Court and at Townsend Street and in that context, discussions are taking place with residents in relation to their housing needs. Assistance will be provided to tenants moving to the temporary accommodation and arrangements are being made in this regard. The temporary accommodation at Bridgefoot Court and Townsend Street is being made available through Circle Voluntary Housing Association and NABCO Housing Cooperative respectively, in association with Dublin City Council. For the duration of their temporary accommodation, residents will be tenants of the respective housing body. However, "Letters of Assurance" have been distributed to those residents who will be availing of the temporary accommodation confirming that they will be offered a tenancy at the refurbished Crampton Buildings apartments when works are complete. It should be noted that South East Area Staff of Dublin City Council will continue to engage closely with all of the residents of Crampton Buildings to address their housing needs and to address the various other issues of concern that have been raised. In this regard, it is proposed to establish a redevelopment committee consisting of City Councillors, tenants of Crampton Buildings and members of the project team to assist with the project. Councillors will be kept informed of developments.

47 Q48. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the City Manager ensure that there is adequate signage in Bernardo Square to state that City Hall is open to the public and also to look at the entire area surround the building to see where appropriate signage could be placed to indicate to the public that this magnificient building is freely open to them. Also could the street signage at Bernardo Square be placed more appropriately on the building then where it is situated currently. The City Architects Division has advised that the impact of any proposed external signage must be carefully considered in the context of the protected status and heritage value of this most important building. The matter is currently being examined as part of a planned conservation and maintenance programme.

48 Q49. Councillor Mannix Flynn Could the City Manager bring a full report on any anti-social behaviour that is occurring at Glovers Court or any racism that has occurred at Glovers Court resulting in tenents having to be rehoused elsewhere as a result of racism. There were two incidents of anti-social behaviour reported to the South East Area office within the last three months. These incidents were investigated and appropriate action was taken. There was no incidents of racism reported.

49 Q50. Councillor Mannix Flynn Can the City Manager issue a full report on the major forthcoming event Bavaria Formula 1 racing which is due to take place in the SEA on June 3rd. Many business premises are very concerned at the potential loss of trade as a result of road closures etc that will be in place to facilitate this event. On the 10 th of June 2011 Tru Events Event Management Company lodged a Public Event Licence Application for a proposed Event called Bavaria City Racing, Dublin to be held on the 3 rd of June 2012, in accordance with Part XVI of the Planning and Development Act and the associated Regulations contained in Article 7 of the Planning and Development Regulations As required under the Regulations concerned the event was advertised in not one (as required) but 2 newspapers on the 8 th of June 2011, one being the Irish Independent the other being the Evening Herald. To date, the event has been staged in Rotterdam annually for seven years with an estimated 555,000 visitors to Rotterdam on the day of the event itself. The event has also been staged in Moscow for the last four years attracting similar spectator numbers. The route required for the event is Northwall Quay, Custom House Quay, Butt Bridge, Burgh Quay, Dolier Street, College Street, Dame Street turning at the Central Bank, Westmoreland Street, O Connell Bridge. There are two key reasons why the event promoter has applied for use of the centre of Dublin City. The first is to maximise the amount of visitors and tourists attending, secondly, to utilise City landmarks as an Event back drop. On the day, the event is broadcast live to 80 countries around the world with a potential for 250 million viewers. The route proposed is considered ideal to help raise Dublin City s profile from a tourist destination point of view and to encourage families into the City on a Bank Holiday weekend. The event is not being viewed in isolation by Dublin City Council but as an opportunity to: Encourage families from across the Dublin region, nationally and internationally to visit the city. Leave a legacy in terms of repeat visits to the city centre from attendees at the event. Deliver opportunities for the retail/hospitality industry to trade over a period which they earmark as needing further growth. Build the Cities reputation internationally through media coverage as a Tourist hub and that the City is Open for Business

50 It should also be noted that every effort is being made by the Event Organisers to minimise traffic and pedestrian disruption during the course of the weekend concerned. They are currently working with An Garda Siochana, Dublin Bus and Dublin City Council to finalise a vehicular and pedestrian management plan for the event. This plan will include the erection of temporary bridges over the track route and a dedicated pedestrian retail channel ensuring free movement of pedestrians around the City Centre during the course of the event. The Track route proposed by the Event promoter was also arrived at based on the length of straight sections needed, ability to negotiate bends and road surface quality to allow F1 cars to run and was deemed the optimal route to allow an event of this scale to take place.

51 Q51. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager what are the person s (details attached) who is on the City Council s Transfer list with a Priority under the Exceptional Social Grounds Scheme for suitable accommodation, chances of obtaining a transfer in the near future. I can confirm that the applicant (details supplied) was awarded a Priority under the Exceptional Social Grounds Scheme on the 25/3/10 for Area N (Harold s Cross, Ranelagh, Rathmines, Terenure). Unfortunately there are currently applicants with priority status of longer standing who also merit consideration as suitable vacancies arise, therefore it is likely to be some time yet before the applicant (details supplied) is reached with an offer of alternative accommodation.

52 Q52. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager to provide a timeframe for the commencement and completion of works on Crampton Buildings, Dublin 2. Funding has been secured and a budget is in place for the complete refurbishment of the apartments at Crampton Buildings. A Part 8 planning submission will be prepared and lodged shortly. Subject to planning approval, and the required procurement process to engage a contractor, refurbishment works are expected to commence late this year or early next year with works on site being completed by the end of The South East Area staff of Dublin City Council is continuing to liaise with residents at Crampton Buildings in relation to the proposed refurbishment works and the requirement that the apartments are vacated in order for the works to be carried out. Temporary alternative accommodation is available at Bridgefoot Court and at Townsend Street and in that context, discussions are taking place with residents in relation to their housing needs. Assistance will be provided to tenants moving to the temporary accommodation and arrangements are being made in this regard. The temporary accommodation at Bridgefoot Court and Townsend Street is being made available through Circle Voluntary Housing Association and NABCO Housing Cooperative respectively, in association with Dublin City Council. For the duration of their temporary accommodation, residents will be tenants of the respective housing body. However, "Letters of Assurance" have been distributed to those residents who will be availing of the temporary accommodation confirming that they will be offered a tenancy at the refurbished Crampton Buildings apartments when works are complete. It should be noted that South East Area Staff of Dublin City Council will continue to engage closely with all of the residents of Crampton Buildings to address their housing needs and to address the various other issues of concern that have been raised. In this regard, it is proposed to establish a redevelopment committee consisting of City Councillors, tenants of Crampton Buildings and members of the project team to assist with the project. Councillors will be kept informed of developments.

53 Q53. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager to locate a Dublin City Bike Stand in the vicinity of the Grand Canal Theatre. In late 2010 the City Council adopted a longer-term strategy for the dublinbikes scheme which proposes an ambitious expansion programme which will provide for 5,000 bikes and approximately 300 bike stations. This expansion programme provides for an expansion northwards to Whitehall/DCU, eastwards further into the Docklands area, southwards towards Clonskeagh/UCD and westwards towards to Kilmainham/Inchicore. Work has commenced on the detail design work associated with the first phase of the expansion programme, which will provide for a doubling of the schemes capacity and an additional 1,000 bikes. This expansion phase will provide for an expansion eastwards further into the Docklands area and westwards towards the Kilmainham/Heuston area. This phase includes provision for bike stations in the vicinity of the Grand Canal Theatre. The delivery of this expansion will be subject to procurement and securing the necessary levels. Both of these matters are presently being explored and addressed. Upon securing the necessary levels of funding and following the finalisation of the procurement process it is intended to initiate the construction process. It is hoped that during 2012 the City Council will be in a position to commence the delivery of the first phase of the expansion programme.

54 Q54. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager whether a legally binding letter of assurance can be given to the residents of Crampton Buildings confirming that they will be returned to Crampton Buildings when the necessary refurbishment works have been completed. Funding has been secured and a budget is in place for the complete refurbishment of the apartments at Crampton Buildings. A Part 8 planning submission will be prepared and lodged shortly. Subject to planning approval, and the required procurement process to engage a contractor, refurbishment works are expected to commence late this year or early next year with works on site being completed by the end of The South East Area staff of Dublin City Council is continuing to liaise with residents at Crampton Buildings in relation to the proposed refurbishment works and the requirement that the apartments are vacated in order for the works to be carried out. Temporary alternative accommodation is available at Bridgefoot Court and at Townsend Street and in that context, discussions are taking place with residents in relation to their housing needs. Assistance will be provided to tenants moving to the temporary accommodation and arrangements are being made in this regard. The temporary accommodation at Bridgefoot Court and Townsend Street is being made available through Circle Voluntary Housing Association and NABCO Housing Cooperative respectively, in association with Dublin City Council. For the duration of their temporary accommodation, residents will be tenants of the respective housing body. However, "Letters of Assurance" have been distributed to those residents who will be availing of the temporary accommodation confirming that they will be offered a tenancy at the refurbished Crampton Buildings apartments when works are complete. It should be noted that South East Area Staff of Dublin City Council will continue to engage closely with all of the residents of Crampton Buildings to address their housing needs and to address the various other issues of concern that have been raised. In this regard, it is proposed to establish a redevelopment committee consisting of City Councillors, tenants of Crampton Buildings and members of the project team to assist with the project. Councillors will be kept informed of developments.

55 Q55. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager when the new playground at Belgrave Square Park will open. The Playground in Belgrave Square was open to the Public on Saturday 3 rd March 2012 and remains open during normal park opening times.

56 Q56. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager whether representations could be made to encourage ESB Networks to consult with residents and local councillors before installing poles and commencing works which will result in a nuisance to or disturbance of residential property. All utilities are required, under the Directions for the Control and Management of Roadworks in Dublin city, to notify all affected residents and businesses of planned works by letter drop no later than two days prior to the commencement of works. The letter must contain the name of the organisation that is carrying out the works, a brief description of the works and a contact number. Discrepancies in this area should be brought to the attention of the Roadworks Control section by phoning or ing roadworks.control@dublincity.ie.

57 Q57. Councillor Jim O Callaghan To ask the City Manager to reconsider the Council s decision to close O Connell Bridge and to authorise an alternative route such as using the Quays in the Docklands with a crossing over the new Samuel Becket Bridge which will aid the flow of traffic both on foot or by motor vehicle in and out of the City Centre on June 3 rd the day of the Bavaria City Racing. The plan to close O Connell Bridge will deter shoppers from coming into the City Centre and amount to huge revenue loss for businesses in the area. On the 10 th of June 2011 Tru Events Event Management Company lodged a Public Event Licence Application for a proposed Event called Bavaria City Racing, Dublin to be held on the 3 rd of June 2012, in accordance with Part XVI of the Planning and Development Act and the associated Regulations contained in Article 7 of the Planning and Development Regulations As required under the Regulations concerned the event was advertised in not one (as required) but 2 newspapers on the 8 th of June 2011, one being the Irish Independent the other being the Evening Herald. To date, the event has been staged in Rotterdam annually for seven years with an estimated 555,000 visitors to Rotterdam on the day of the event itself. The event has also been staged in Moscow for the last four years attracting similar spectator numbers. The route required for the event is Northwall Quay, Custom House Quay, Butt Bridge, Burgh Quay, Dolier Street, College Street, Dame Street turning at the Central Bank, Westmoreland Street, O Connell Bridge. There are two key reasons why the event promoter has applied for use of the centre of Dublin City. The first is to maximise the amount of visitors and tourists attending, secondley, to utilise City landmarks as an Event back drop. On the day, the event is broadcast live to 80 countries around the world with a potential for 250 million viewers. The route proposed is considered ideal to help raise Dublin City s profile from a tourist destination point of view and to encourage families into the City on a Bank Holiday weekend. The event is not being viewed in isolation by Dublin City Council but as an opportunity to: Encourage families from across the Dublin region, nationally and internationally to visit the city. Leave a legacy in terms of repeat visits to the city centre from attendees at the event.

58 Deliver opportunities for the retail/hospitality industry to trade over a period which they earmark as needing further growth. Build the Cities reputation internationally through media coverage as a Tourist hub and that the City is Open for Business It should also be noted that every effort is being made by the Event Organisers to minimise traffic and pedestrian disruption during the course of the weekend concerned. They are currently working with An Garda Siochana, Dublin Bus and Dublin City Council to finalise a vehicular and pedestrian management plan for the event. This plan will include the erection of temporary bridges over the track route and a dedicated pedestrian retail channel ensuring free movement of pedestrians around the City Centre during the course of the event. The Track route proposed by the Event promoter was also arrived at based on the length of straight sections needed, ability to negotiate bends and road surface quality to allow F1 cars to run and was deemed the optimal route to allow an event of this scale to take place.