To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 108/2018 Members of Dublin City Council FÓGRA FREASTAIL DO CHRUINNIÚ MÍOSÚIL NA COMHAIRLE

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1 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 108/2018 Members of Dublin City Council FÓGRA FREASTAIL DO CHRUINNIÚ MÍOSÚIL NA COMHAIRLE I SEOMRA NA COMHAIRLE, HALLA NA CATHRACH, CNOC CHORCAÍ, DÉ LUAIN, AR 14 BEALTAINE 2018 AG 6.15 I.N. NOTIFICATION TO ATTEND MONTHLY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, DAME STREET, DUBLIN 2., ON MONDAY 14 MAY 2018 AT 6.15 PM Do Gach Ball den Chomhairle. A Chara, Iarrtar ort a bheith I láthair ag an Cruinniú Míosúil de Chomhairle Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath a thionólfar i Seomra na Comhairle, Halla na Cathrach, Cnoc Chorcaí, ar 14 Bealtaine 2018 ag 6.15 i.n. chun an ghnó seo leanas a phlé agus gach is gá i dtaca leis a dhéanamh, nó a chur a dhéanamh, nó a ordú a dhéanamh:- Silent Prayer/Reflection PAGE PART I - INTRODUCTORY 1 Lord Mayor's Business 2 Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir LETTERS (a) Letter dated 29th March 2018 from Sligo County Council - conveying the terms of a resolution passed at the Sligo Municipal District meeting 26th March calling on the GAA to ensure that matches broadcast on channels requiring subscription fees are also made available on free to air television. (b) Letter dated 5th April 2018 from Donegal County Council - conveying the terms of a resolution passed at a recent meeting calling on the government to review the way Community Employment Schemes are being negatively affected by changes introduced over the last few years (c) Letter dated 25th April 2018 from Kerry County Council - conveying the terms of a resolution passed at a recent meeting - calling on Minister Simon Harris to request the HSE to review the decision to restrict the use of Versatis pain relief patches

2 PART II - GOVERNANCE ISSUES 4 To confirm the minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the City Council held on the 9th April 2018 and Special Meeting held on the 24th April Report No. 117/2018 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Local Fund Statement 6 Report 79/2018 of the Chief Executive, in compliance with Section 138 of the Local Government Act 2001 informing the Council of works which are about to commence and in compliance with the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, Part 8: Proposed Public Realm Improvement Works to Cathedral Street and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 (Deferred from April Council Meeting) To fill vacancies on the following committees and outside bodies: (a) Protocol Committee - following the resignation of Councillor Sonya Stapleton (1 vacancy) (b) City of Dublin Education & Training Board - following the resignation of Councillor Alison Gilliland (1 vacancy) Please note that a Councillor may not be a member of more than two SPC's 8 Report No. 114/2018 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Annual Financial Statements for Report No. 118/2018 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly Management Report 10 Report No. 116/2018 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Customer Service Action Plan & Customer Charter 11 Report No. 132/2018 of the Assistant Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Scheme of Letting Priorities 12 Report No. 111/2018 of the Head of Human Resources and Corporate Services (M.Pyne) - Progress Report on Third Year of the Corporate Plan Report No. 121/2018 of the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee (Councillor C. Cuffe, Chairperson) - Draft Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws Report No. 130/2018 of the Assistant Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Social Housing Supply and Delivery Monthly Update Report. 15 Report No. 112/2018 of the Area Manager (D. Dinnigan) - With reference to the Proposal to Extinguish the Public Right of Way fronting 61 & 63 Ratoath Avenue, Finglas, Dublin Proposed disposals of property: (a) Report No. 126/2018 of the Executive Manager (A. Flynn) - With reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978 in 19 premises

3 (b) Report No. 127/2018 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - With further reference to the proposed disposal of lands at New St. Margaret's Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11 (c) Report No. 128/2018 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With further reference to the proposed disposal of Council's fee simple interest in the property known as 3 Ellis Quay, Dublin In compliance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 copies of Report No.'s 126, 127 and 128/2018 were circulated to every Member of Council on 2nd May PART III - POLICY AND BREVIATES 17 Report No. 131/2018 of the Corporate Policy Group - Breviate of meeting held on 27th April Ardmhéara Mícheál MacDonncha, Chairperson. 18 Report No. 119/2018 of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 5th April Councillor Daithí Doolan, Chairperson 19 Report No. 120/2018 of the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 19th April Councillor Ciarán Cuffe, Chairperson 20 Report No. 109/2018 of the Planning & Property Development Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 27th February Councillor Andrew Montague, Chairperson 21 Report No. 124/2018 of the Environment Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 29th March Councillor Naoise Ó Muirí, Chairperson 22 Report No. 110/2018 of the South East Area Committee - Breviate for the month of April Councillor Paddy McCartan, Chairperson. 23 Report No. 129/2018 of the Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month of April Councillor Ray McAdam, Chairperson 24 Report No. 122/2018 of the North Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month of April Councillor Ciarán O'Moore, Chairperson 25 Report No. 115/2018 of the North West Area Committee - Breviate for the month of April Councillor Noeleen Reilly, Chairperson 26 Report No. 125/2018 of the South Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month of April Councillor Greg Kelly, Chairperson 27 Report No. 123/2018 of the North Central Area Joint Policing Sub-Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 16th April Councillor Larry O'Toole, Chairperson. 28 Report No. 133/2018 of the South Central Area Joint Policing Sub-committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 30th April Councillor Vincent Jackson, Chairperson. 29 Report No. 134/2018 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 3rd May Councillor Deirdre Heney, Chairperson

4 PART IV - TOPICAL ISSUES 30 As decided by Council on the night PART V - MOTIONS 31 Emergency Motion(s) to be taken no later than 8.30pm followed by motions 1 and 2 on the Agenda. Revert to Business on the Agenda no later than 9.pm. 32 Motions on Notice Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh, Riarathóir Cruinnithe, An Ché Adhmaid, Baile Átha Cliath 8 9 Bealtaine 2018

5 QUESTIONS LODGED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER NO.16 FOR REPLY AT THE MONTHLY MEETING OF DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 14 th MAY 2018 Q.1 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.2 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.3 COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MC GINLEY To ask the Chief Executive to replace window (details supplied) in a tenancy property. Q.4 COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MC GINLEY To ask the Chief Executive to improve the Self Service Portal which needs updates/expansion, with an automatic confirmation of receipt (including text of submission) and an to say task dealt with / can't be dealt with / awaiting funding / updates as become available Q.5 COUNCILLOR TINA MAC VEIGH To ask the Chief Executive how many families have moved into the family hub on Clonard road, the date they moved in, whether they have been placed into other accommodation, the nature of this accommodation (whether HAP or local authority) and the date on which they were moved. Q.6 COUNCILLOR TINA MAC VEIGH To ask the Chief Executive for a full report on the site at old Scholar's Pub, Blackpitts, Dublin 8 - whether planning permission has been granted, the date of said permission, whether any commencement notices have been applied for, whether any inspections of said site have been carried out on foot of reports of rats, rubbish etc. Q.7 COUNCILLOR LARRY O TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to deal with this issue (details supplied) Q.8 COUNCILLOR LARRY O TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to respond to this housing maintenance matter (details supplied) Q.9 COUNCILLOR RAY MC HUGH To ask the Chief Executive to urgently address the sewage problem at (details supplied) this is a health issue for the family, with a constant smell and not been able to go out the back garden. Q.10 COUNCILLOR RAY MC HUGH To ask the Chief Executive to urgently address the sewage problem at (details supplied) the man hole in the garden is blocked and overflowing. Q.11 COUNCILLOR PAUL MC AULIFFE To ask the Chief Executive to address the following in relation to the site next to St Pappin's Nursing Home in Dublin 11: Who is the owner of the site? Are there any plans for its development? Was planning permission required for demolition and who carried this demolition out? Page 5

6 Q.12 COUNCILLOR TINA MAC VEIGH To ask the Chief Executive whether the cherry blossoms that have been cut down in Crumlin village will be replaced once the improvement works to the Public plaza have been carried out and if not could this Councillor be furnished with the reason. Q.13 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive that DCC continue to place up the dubs banner on the Ha penny Bridge if the dubs reach the All Ireland football final. Q.14 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive what costs did DCC pay out to hotels and B&B s for the homeless families in 2017 in Dublin. Q.15 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive what plans DCC have for the vacant site on (details supplied) Q.16 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive if there will be a costing of funds on DCC for the Papal visit. Q.17 COUNCILLOR LARRY O TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to respond to this housing matter (details supplied) Q.18 COUNCILLOR LARRY O TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to make provision for the installation of speed cameras on the R139 road adjacent to Northern Cross. Q.19 COUNCILLOR RAY MC HUGH To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the dividing wall at (details supplied) to be replaced. DCC removed the wall as a danger and confirmed that it would be replaced. That was 6 months ago and tenants are upset that it is taking so long. Q.20 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he will respond to the points made in relation to Horse welfare as contained in the following: Dublin Horse Drawn Carriages - Overview of Issues In light of recent events in Killarney in April 2018, where 2 tourists were tragically killed in an accident involving a pony and trap, MLHR believe it is vital that all Dublin City Councillors are made fully aware of major inadequacies with the current DCC Control of Horse Draw Carriages Bye-laws, the licensing process, enforcement issues and potential safety and insurance risks therein. Issues with the DCC Current System: Enforcement Issues There are ongoing issues of underage drivers, unlicensed carriages and unlicensed horses regularly operating at designated and non-designated hiring stands, including Temple Bar (until early hours of the morning). Enforcement by Gardaí across all districts is not consistent. MLHR believe this is due to a variety of reasons: Enforcement is not being prioritised by An Garda Síochána. Existing Control of Horse Drawn Carriages bye-laws 2011 are not robust in courts. Page 6

7 Lack of awareness of Garda powers with regards to the Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, Control of Horses Act 1996, DCC Control of Horses Bye-laws 2014 and Control of Horse Drawn Carriages Bye-Laws 2011, difficulties with logistics and seizing equipment/horses. Gardaí do not have powers to seize a carriage or horse for offences by driver or carriage owner under DCC Control of Horse Drawn Carriages Bye-laws. Insurance and Garda Vetting Issues The driver and carriage licensing period usually runs from May to April. The insurance period by the main insurance company (based in Kerry) runs September to August. When a driver or carriage owner presents their insurance details for their licence application, according to the Council, there is no subsequent check made by DCC in September to verify if applicant's insurance has subsequently expired even though they continue to possess a carriage driver or carriage licence. There is no requirement to display or present insurance details. Gardaí do not have powers to demand proof of carriage driver or carriage insurance. Drivers, underage drivers and carriages are in operation which MLHR alleges are unlicensed, which means they may not be insured or have public liability insurance noting the Council. Unlicensed operators would not be garda vetted as per the Carriage Driver licensing process. Suitability of a Horse to Draw a Carriage is Not Assessed According to the Bye-laws, horses used to draw carriages should have "a temperament and physical condition suitable to such work", be of a "suitable age" and "be cared for and treated in a manner which does not cause them unnecessary suffering". However, at no point during the driver or carriage licensing application process does a veterinarian from the Council (or any authority) REVIEW or APPROVE the suitability or age of a horse for pulling a carriage. No checks on hooves, correctly fitted shoes, teeth, stamina, fitness, harness or equipment the horse is engaged with. Badly fitted or worn shoes can cause a horse to slip, especially on cobble locking and therefore risk an accident. Risks are higher in areas of dense population/where public are consuming alcohol e.g. Temple Bar. There is no minimum or maximum age of horse specified in the bye-laws. The specific horse/horses used during the carriage/driver licensing year are not relevant or related to the carriage/driver licensing process. No Routine Welfare Checks Regular checks on welfare of horses while working or while stabled do not occur. Ad hoc welfare checks are rare. If a welfare issue occurs after 5pm there is no way to contact Authorised Officers under the Animal Health and Welfare Act (DSPCA or Dept. of Agriculture inspectors) to assist Gardaí. As there are no maximum working hours for horses, and no routine checks, the risk of overworked horses being in operation is greater. No Person Suitably Qualified to Assess Harness/Equipment According to the Bye-laws, "only equipment and tackle [sic] suitable for the purpose shall be used in connection with the horse". There is no one suitably qualified in the Council or assigned by the Council to check that the tack is in fact suitable while horses are working. Driver Competency in Driving a Carriage is Not Assessed Page 7

8 There is no requirement for carriage drivers to have a motor driving licence or demonstrate any knowledge of the rules of the road. No carriage driving test/assessment is carried out on drivers by the Council as part of the application process. How are drivers currently assessed? Drivers submit this short form signed by a colleague in the industry who is on a list held by the Council (the Council possess a list of names they have had in their possession for years, some of whom are not licensed, yet are authorised to approve a 'Letter of Competence'). Letter of Competence Driver/Carriage Owner's Equine Knowledge Not Assessed No assessment is made on the carriage driver's stable management, equine knowledge, ability to care for a horse or equine first aid. Difficulty in Reporting Incidents Due to the lack of regular welfare checks, it is generally left up to members of the public to report welfare issues, however it is difficult for the public to identify carriages, as licences (if present) are extremely difficult to see. The Carriage Licence is a dark metal plate. Horses to be Licenced ("Horse Licence") As of 4 September 2017, 14 horse licences were in force for the entire Dublin City Council area and according to the Council, not all of these were for carriage horses - yet over 32 horse and carriages are in operation on busy days. Possessing a Horse Licence for a horse DOES NOT MEAN the horse was approved by a vet as suitable to draw a carriage. It is a simple check, once per year, of any horse in the DCC area (if application made) that includes a review of a horse's stable to ensure it complies with the DCC Control of Horses Bye-laws. When a vet reviews a horse's stable, according to the Council he/she only reviews the specific stall/stable the horse is in, not the entire yard. The DCC horse licensing system does not specify acreage for a horse like in other jurisdictions (e.g. Louth) to have space for turnout and for horses have an opportunity to express natural behaviours outdoors. There are loopholes with regards to the requirement for a horse licence for carriage horses if e.g. the horse resides in SDCC. Issues with Carriages As unlicensed carriages are in operation - these carriages have therefore not passed a mechanical inspection by the Council's Inspector which would occur during the licensing application. It is MLHR's understanding that a mechanical assessment of a carriage is made while the carriage is static, not while it is in motion or hitched to a carriage horse. The mechanical inspection occurs once per year and only for carriages licences for which are applied for. No ad hoc inspections of carriages occur by a mechanical fitter/inspector from the Council during the year. Many carriages are currently in operation during the hours of darkness with poor lighting, no lighting/reflectors. Issues at Hiring Stands Access to water at Designated Hiring Stands for drivers is an issue. Water is essential for keeping horses hydrated and for cleaning horses' legs, urine/dung and keeping the area clean. Dehydrated horse in Temple Bar (Dehydrated horse in Temple Bar 2017) Page 8

9 Horses to be Microchipped and Passported MLHR allege there are horses in operation that are not microchipped nor have a passport. Equine identification is a legal requirement. What MLHR are Doing: In June 2017, MLHR was informed by DCC that revised bye-laws would be published for public consultation in September 2017 and since then, MLHR have carried out extensive research and consultation with stakeholders including:- Dublin City Council. Licensed and unlicensed carriage drivers and carriage owners. An Garda Síochána. Equine professionals (vets, farrier, dentist and physiotherapist who work with carriage horses). MLHR also reviewed and consulted with vets who work with the New York carriage horse licensing system (a more advanced system than the Dublin with regards to horse welfare, compliance and traceability). MLHR has drafted over 50 recommendations on how to improve the current system. Many of the drivers and carriage owners we spoke to concur with our findings and want to see a more professional industry in place. Dublin City Council has advised MLHR that drafting is currently underway on revised DCC Control of Horse Drawn Carriage Bye-laws. These may (or may not) be made available for public consultation. What We Want to See Happen: 1. Enforcement of existing legislation (Acts and Bye-laws) by An Garda Síochána, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Dublin City Council at hiring stands, while horses are working and with regards to horses in general in the city and where they are stabled. 2. MLHR Call on DCC to engage with stakeholders to ensure that any revision to the Control of Horse Drawn Carriage Bye-laws incorporates the following:- Actual checks/controls on equine suitability and welfare during the licensing application process and while equines are working. Actual checks/controls on driver competency and horsemanship - definition of "competency" to be fully reviewed to ensure safety and welfare of passengers and horses. Tightening up of insurance loophole. Improve the ease of identifying carriages so that incidents can be reported more easily (reflective licence plate clearly positioned on carriage). That any revised bye-laws facilitate greater ease of enforcement for An Garda Síochána who are ultimately the main agency tasked with enforcing the Bye-laws. Q.21 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.22 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.23 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.24 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Page 9

10 Q.25 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive to put in place some free standing planters on Lennox Place in order to make some environmental enhancements. Q.26 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive given the increasing number of tourists in the City Quay area over the summer months and also bearing in mind that this area has a high number of residents and cars which block a proper clean up by machines...can the Chief Executive assign a hand cart in the City Quay/Lombard Street/Dowlings Court area in order to keep the area consistently clean? Q.27 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive to arrange to have the gutters cleaned for the elderly couple at (details supplied). The gutters are full of moss / grass / muck. The moss is falling on the ground and its causing the pathways and yard to become slippery. In bad rain the water can t make its way into the pipes and down into the gully which leads to them overflowing. Q.28 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive to arrange to have an extra bin collection at weekends in Donnybrook especially when events (Rugby and Concerts) are taking place. Sunday is a rest day for most and when people come out for walks etc. The efforts of Donnybrook TidyTowns need to be backed up by regular collections at these times to ensure that the Village work is not being undermined by excessive litter. Q.29 COUNCILLOR RAY MC HUGH To ask the Chief Executive to investigate the possibility of placing street lighting near the Bridge at (details supplied). In the winter months this area of the park is completely dark and a danger to the many people who cross through the park which is an open park. Q.30 COUNCILLOR PAUL MC AULIFFE To ask the Chief Executive to confirm if the City Council has purchased no. 2 Griffith Road, Dublin 11. Q.31 COUNCILLOR TINA MAC VEIGH To ask the Chief Executive regarding the Parks or Public Domain departments why a tree has been cut down from the square at junction Kevin Street and Patrick Street adjacent the site of the new hotel construction. Q.32 COUNCILLOR CIARAN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive to outline the streamlined approval process for the approval of Local Authority Housing by the Department of Housing and to indicate: on how many occasions or stages is approval required by the Department. the main stages and amounts of time it takes from site selection to tenant handover. Q.33 COUNCILLOR CIARAN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive whether he is aware that temporary street closures allowing for play streets are provided in the UK on a regular basis using the 1847 Town Police Clauses Act. It seems this Act is still in place in Ireland, and therefore would the Chief Executive consider using this Act to provide for play streets in Dublin. Page 10

11 Q.34 COUNCILLOR CIARAN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive to state the amount of funds raised in development levies in each of the last five years broken down by type of development and monies raised. Q.35 COUNCILLOR CIARAN CUFFE To ask the Chief Executive whether he might use his powers in Event Licensing to better promote sustainable transport and travel such as ensuring that temporary bicycle parking is provided at major music and sports events, and to ensure that cycle lanes are not used for coach parking during such events, and to update the "Guidelines for Events Organisers" manual accordingly. Q.36 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive what progress has been made or if there is any chance that the Council might even start to implement the objective in the City Development Plan of removing 50 unnecessary poles per year per area as a contribution to dealing with street clutter or is it simply going to be ignored like so many other objectives. Q.37 COUNCILLOR PATRICK COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive following s to services asking them to start recording on PASS if services users have a history of state care while under 18, can he now provide the number of people registered as homeless with a recorded history of State Care when under 18. Q.38 COUNCILLOR PATRICK COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive to clarify what contractor is carrying out the cycle track works on the South Quays at Sir John Rogerson s Quay and City Quay; to comment on the lengthy delay in construction and to state when the works will be completed. Q.39 COUNCILLOR PATRICK COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive the numbers of Rate payers for commercial Airbnb style short term lettings broken down by quarter and area for 2016, and Q.40 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for a survey of the pedestrian refuges at the 5 arm junction in Finglas Village with a view to improving crossing facilities for pedestrians. The 40 bus stop at bottom of McKee Avenue has increased the pedestrian footfall between that side of McKee Ave over onto the Supervalu side and also onto the Jamestown Road. Q.41 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to provide a list of Capital Projects over 500,000 over the last 5 years and any planned future projects. Can these be separated into the 5 different Local Electoral Areas? Q.42 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive if any (details supplied) Q.43 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to provide (details supplied) Q.44 COUNCILLOR RAY MC ADAM To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of (details supplied) and to establish whether it is compliant with the Dublin City Council Parking Bye Laws and if he will make a statement on the matter? Page 11

12 Q.45 COUNCILLOR RAY MC ADAM To ask the Chief Executive to liaise with the Chief Executive of the National Transport Authority to arrange for the removal of a bus shelter located at (details supplied) which continues to be a magnet for anti-social and criminal behaviour and if he will make a statement on the matter? Q.46 COUNCILLOR RAY MC ADAM To ask the Chief Executive the grounds upon which he intends to prevent City Councillors from being able to vote on whether (details supplied) is maintained on a permanent basis or whether it should be curtailed following the trial period? It is my belief that this issue should be decided upon by the elected representatives of the City and that right should not be infringed upon by the Executive. Q.47 COUNCILLOR RAY MC ADAM To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the potholes on (details supplied) to be repaired immediately. Q.48 COUNCILLOR GAYE FAGAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.49 COUNCILLOR GAYE FAGAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.50 COUNCILLOR GAYE FAGAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.51 COUNCILLOR REBECCA MOYNIHAN To ask the Chief Executive if Dublin City Council would consider purchasing Swan Court, Parnell Road which has recently been refurbished and put on the market for social housing. Q.52 COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MC GINLEY To ask Chief Executive to arrange repair works (details supplied) Q.53 COUNCILLOR CRIONA NI DHALAIGH To ask the Chief Executive if new planning applications who are providing parking spaces as part of their application have to include a certain percentage for electronic car spaces? DCC are building residential quarters and they don t seem to have allowed any space for electronic cars. Q.54 COUNCILLOR CRIONA NI DHALAIGH To ask the Chief Executive how much it cost to carry out the refurbishments in Braitwaite Street/Summer Street/Pimlico Terrace Flats and what the average was per flat? Why were electronic showers now installed in the refurbished flats? Have any of the refurbished units presented again with damp and sewerage problems? Q.55 COUNCILLOR NORMA SAMMON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.56 COUNCILLOR NORMA SAMMON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.57 COUNCILLOR NORMA SAMMON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Page 12

13 Q.58 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive in light of the government s decision to proceed with the Metro North proposal at a cost of approx 3 billion euro can Dublin City Council please be an advocate for Dublin West - Inchicore, Ballyfermot etc. They are strangled to death with traffic. The development of a Luas System first mooted a few years ago travelling from College Green to Lucan would transform public transport in the West of the City. During a 24 hour period last Sept 2017 Ballyfermot Road had just under 12,000 traffic movements. Our community cannot take any more traffic & we need investment for the future. Q.59 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief that the following be looked at (details supplied) Q.60 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive that the following be done as a matter of urgency. For the tree base outside 27 Cloiginn Ave to be looked at as the footpath is rising from the tree growth leaving a trip hazard of approx 75mm. I was told a few months ago it would be addressed however nothing has being done to date & the tree stump outside 16 Cloiginn Ave was to be removed last year is still awaiting its removal. Q.61 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive that consideration be given to the following (details supplied) Q.62 COUNCILLOR REBECCA MOYNIHAN To ask the Chief Executive to re-instate the bollard removed on Maplas Terrace. Q.63 COUNCILLOR REBECCA MOYNIHAN To ask the Chief Executive to provide Children at Play and more prominent 30KPH signs on New Ireland Road. Q.64 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive to clarify the following in relation to Part V Social Housing as covered under the Urban Regeneration and Housing Act 2015 a) Please confirm that the act effectively reduced the Part V requirement from 20% to 10% and indicate where this residual 10% is clearly stated as being for social housing i.e is "affordable" still on the statute books? b) Please confirm that developers cannot buy themselves out of their Part V obligations, referring to the Act section(s) prohibiting this buy out option. c) Please confirm that developers cannot offer land elsewhere in lieu of on-site social housing, again citing the relevant section(s) of the act. d) Please clarify how the Act deals with site/house valuation for Part V purposes. Q.65 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive to detail the Social Housing Targets as set by the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government for Dublin City Council and to further ask if the targets set correlate with those set by DCC management itself and finally, if the Chief Executive can indicate what financial resources will be requires to ensure delivery of the targeted number of Social Housing. Q.66 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive to detail any procedures that are in place to ensure that DCC is not bidding against any other housing provider (e.g. Simon etc) given that this could lead to higher prices than necessary being paid for units. Page 13

14 Q.67 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive for an update to his proposed new North City operations depot in Ballymun and to confirm that the set up and operation of this depot will be subject to members' approval. Also, to ask the Chief Executive to confirm that the transfer of operations to the new depot (if approved) can only take place if the sale of sale/proposed use of existing depots is agreed and in place. Q.68 COUNCILLOR DECLAN FLANAGAN To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. Q.69 COUNCILLOR DECLAN FLANAGAN To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. Q.70 COUNCILLOR DECLAN FLANAGAN To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. Q.71 COUNCILLOR DECLAN FLANAGAN To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. Q.72 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to report in detail on the process and timeline involved in issuing a new tender for the following services currently provided by Hewlett Packard, the contract with whom is nearing an end: Following an EU Tender process in 2011, HP was awarded a contract for the provision of a Data Centre Hosting Service for a contractual period of up to 5 years. This is for the provision of co-location space for our DR equipment. The current contract expires on 30th September The ICT Department under the remit of the OGP framework for the provision: Standard Workstations (Lot 1) CAD Workstations (Lot2) Standard Laptops (Lot 3) Executive Laptops (Lot4) CAD Laptops (Lot 5) DCC awarded Lot2 and Lot 4 to HP. Q.73 COUNCILLOR PATRICK COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive how many of the 314 units listed as practically completed in the q rebuilding Ireland are now tenanted and the average time it has taken for a unit to be tenanted after designation as practically completed, and how long he expects it to take to tenant those units not currently tenanted. Q.74 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he will contact Waterways Ireland to repair and upgrade the Percy French and the Patrick Kavanagh seats along the Grand Canal at Mespil Road/Wilton Place and to locate the Big belly Bin closer to the ESB substation reducing the eyesore effect at this regularly photographed location. Q.75 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Page 14

15 Q.76 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.77 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.78 COUNCILLOR CRIONA NI DHALAIGH To ask the Chief Executive why it is taking so long to repair the radiators at (details supplied). The tenant has had officials out to look at them but they still both haven t addressed the problem. The tenant is elderly and in remission from cancer. Q.79 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied) Q.80 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied) Q.81 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied) Q.82 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied) Q.83 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.84 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.85 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.86 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.87 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN To ask the Chief Executive to issue a full report concerning details of all claims against DCC from (i.e public liability, employer s liability, motor liability and property liability), in terms of the following: Total numbers of claims received? Total numbers of court proceedings lodged against DCC? Of those court proceedings, please break those down in terms of status, by way of: (a) how many went to a full court hearing? (b) how many went to a full court hearing? (b) how many did DCC attempt to defend? (c) how many did DCC settle before going to a full court hearing? (d) how many were decided by a judge in court in favour of DCC? (ie with an award made)? (e) how many were decided by a judge in favour of the plaintiff (ie struck out with no admission of liability and no compensation payment made by DCC) For those years, how much money in legal fees was DCC owed, at the end of the calendar year? Page 15

16 How many court proceedings did DCC lodge to try to recover legal fees? How many judgments AND judgment mortgages did DCC secure, arising out of unpaid legal fees owed to it? How much money did DCC write off arising out of unpaid legal fees? Q.88 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN To ask the Chief Executive to issue a directive and order that no banner what so ever are to be placed on the Ha penny Bridge. Given the recent controversy surrounding Dublin City Council s own banner that was left obstructing the bridge from view and given the fact that it gave rise to a negative impact on one of the cities National monuments and given the fact that this is a rare protected structure that no such advertising banners be it sport, or any commercial activity be allowed on this fragile structure. This is one of the key destination spots for tourists. They come there to photograph themselves on the iconic bridge on an iconic river. It is absolutely unacceptable that this bridge would be simply covered up by a vinyl banner that was strung across the entire bridge and left there for weeks. This issue regarding the bridge and the banner was in no way an affront to the GAA Dublin team or any of its fans. This is about protecting Dublin and its unique heritage. There is a protocol in place with regards the hanging of such banners from Liberty Hall and perhaps that this is the criteria that should be used by DCC if they themselves wish to display a banner supporting the Cities sporting activities or indeed the national game. We need to protect our heritage and make these structures attractive and accessible and visible to all. Q.89 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN To ask the Chief Executive to initiate a full evaluation and safety check on all child protection policies within Dublin City Council administrative area. This safety and policy evaluation to include the entire Homeless service provision for families, young children and vulnerable adults. The scope should also include a full sweep of all approved housing bodies who operate emergency housing provision for homeless families. It is vitally important that we initiate these procedures on a regular basis and be seen to do so. We have a duty of care to our citizens and to our customers and most importantly to our children and our vulnerable adults who use our services. With the recent controversy regarding Scouting Ireland it is important that we reevaluate the way we operate, who we give grants to and to ensure that the grant criteria in relation to child protection is robust and in compliance with good governance and child protection protocols. This evaluation report should include all Garda vetting of staff and personnel, all relevant training for staff and personnel and a full report of all complaints made in relation to child protection to An Garda Siochana and DCC officers. This particular report to cover the last 5 years. Q.90 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN To ask the Chief Executive to issue a full report regarding any proposals for the temporary reallocation of the Moore Street casual trading pitches. This report also to include if the Chief Executive has considered measures of redress for inconvenience and potential loss of earnings that will be caused during the rebuild and refurbishment and redevelopment of the Moore Street area. What negations with the Moore Street traders has happened to date, if any, with regards the potential temporary relocation? Page 16

17 What sites have been identified as potential suitable sites for this temporary relocation? What budgets, if any, has been envisaged for this project. What relevant staff are across this? What is proposed in the designs for the potential Moore Street market? Many traders in this area are anxious regarding their future at this location and they wish to be part of all negotiations in a transparent and open way. It is important to note that this is the livelihood and indeed the commercial business of all of these stall holders and their rights are no different than any other commercial entity and that Dublin City Council must abide by those particular set rules when dealing with this particular issue and not simply dismiss these business people/traders as individuals that they can push about willy nilly. A professional approach and a realistic approach is needed here, otherwise one is inclined to have a repeat of the mess that was created at DCC s Fruit and Vegetable Market. Further, it is important to remember that the Moore Street Market and the casual traders at Moore Street are on par with national heritage and that any interference here must be dealt with along the same lines as you would any protected structure. The Moore Street traders are known the world over and are an iconic part of Dublin. This needs to be respected and reflected by DCC and its executive. Q.91 COUNCILLOR CIARAN O MOORE To ask the Chief Executive when will the pedestrian crossing be installed on the junction of All Saints Road and the Howth Road. Q.92 COUNCILLOR CIARAN O MOORE To ask the Chief Executive with the pending transfer of staff from DCC to Irish water how many people are involved and what shortage will this leave DCC with. Q.93 COUNCILLOR CIARAN O MOORE To ask the Chief Executive how many landlords have accepted the Housing Assistance Payment to date covering the North Dublin Bay area. Q.94 COUNCILLOR CIARAN O MOORE To ask the Chief Executive to give me a timeline for the repairs on the Howth Road from the Fairview end to Copeland Ave to be completed. Q.95 COUNCILLOR JANICE BOYLAN To ask the Chief Executive to undertake a full review of the Bonnington Hotel (formally the Regency) from a health and safety standpoint as families have reported substandard accommodation. I have photos for proof. Q.96 COUNCILLOR JANICE BOYLAN To ask the Chief Executive the suggestion to suspend usage of the Bonnington Hotel being used to accommodate homeless families until the full review of the property is complete and any works to bring the property up to standard are completed. Can we undertake to do this? Q.97 COUNCILLOR JANICE BOYLAN To ask the Chief Executive that DCC review all emergency accommodation units used to house families from both a health and safety perspective. This would apply to hotel/b&b and family hubs used to house families. Have we held an audit on the facilities we use and what mechanism have we in place to make sure the accommodation is up to a high standard? Page 17

18 Q.98 COUNCILLOR JANICE BOYLAN To ask the Chief Executive to carry out an immediate investigation into a property on the North Circular Road. The address is (details supplied). I have been advised that this property is seriously below standard and health and safety is a major concern. If we have any information on this building can I be provided with it with my reply, for example reports about this building to DCC, Fire Safety and what steps were taken. Q.99 COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.100 COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.101 COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.102 COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.103 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive given the future discontinuation of the Gateway scheme if new posts can be created by Dublin City Council for park maintenance to employ those who have been carrying out this work. Q.104 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive if the footpath repairs outside 8 Woodville Court, Coolock be carried out as they have been left in a bad state by Irish Water post a leak repair. Q.105 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive if Dublin City Council will consider acquiring 53 Collins Avenue West which is due to go up for sale and currently has a vulnerable HAP tenant in situ. Q.106 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive if all planned private developments in the Belmayne/Clongriffin northern fringe will observe their part V obligation or will any developments not be required to meet this on the basis of prior delivery of part V over and above the 10% and if so please specify. Q.107 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive to expedite the housing application of (details supplied) on grounds of clear medical need and to provide an update on her current position on the Housing List. Q.108 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive regarding the traffic on the quays as is chaotic at present, even outside rush hours. At 10am most weekday mornings it can take no less than 30 minutes to drive from the Samuel Beckett Bridge to O Connell Bridge. Furthermore, when using the north quays outside of peak hours, there is significant congestion from O Connell Bridge back to Capel Street, if not further that it often takes minutes to travel just that stretch. To ask the Chief Executive to introduce measures to rectify this situation at off peak hours as a matter of urgency. Page 18

19 Q.109 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive to provide a comprehensive report on the proposed plans for the Herbert Park to Kimmage Quietway and the Dodder Quietway and Dodder Works focusing in particular on (a) the potential ramifications for traffic flow on Marlborough Road, Donnybrook and Herbert Park, Donnybrook, (b) the stage these proposals are at, and (c) what are the anticipated next steps and when are these intended to occur? Q.110 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive (a) why there appears to have been no public consultation in relation to Sandymount Village, (b) to embark on a process of public consultation and (c) to undertake to find a location for the bike stands which is in accordance with the views which emerge from the public consultation. On 1 May 2018 workers arrived in Sandymount Village and began putting up barricades outside O Brien s Wines. The understanding is that three parking spaces are being closed off for Dublin Bikes Stands. While the Dublin Bikes scheme is a wonderful initiative and a welcome addition to Sandymount, this location is highly questionable and does not appear to have been subject to public consultation amongst the residents of Sandymount. Q.111 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.112 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.113 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.114 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.115 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.116 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.117 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.118 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.119 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.120 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.121 COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MC GRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Page 19

20 Q.122 COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MC GRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.123 COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MC GRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.124 COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MC GRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.125 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive to confirm when a review or revision of the current Control of Horse Drawn Carriages bye-laws is due? Q.126 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive to detail the expenditure by DCC on the various events under the commemorations budget last year. Q.127 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive to detail the number of housing units allocated via the financial contribution scheme, per area, for the last 5 years? Q.128 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive in relation to homeless services can he detail the following: The number of one-night-only beds and their locations? The criteria for moving from the one-night-only beds to more stable hostel accommodation? The number of people who have moved from one-night-only beds to stable hostel accommodation in the last year, by month? Q.129 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to ensure that the recently passed motion (April 9th 2018) regarding Dublin City Council's City full support for and endorsement of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement for freedom, equality and justice is circulated to every section/department with the city council and instructions given to senior management within each section/department to adhere to the principles of the BDS, particularly the principle of boycott and divestment, when executing all duties and business related to the City Council's many functions. Q.130 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to provide this Councillor with detail on the monies spent in each of the past ten years on landscape and grass maintenance carried out by external contractors. Q.131 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to provide this Councillor with the detail - size and location - of the zoned residential land banks and sites over 5 hectares in Dublin not currently in state ownership. Q.132 COUNCILLOR NAOISE MAC VEIGH To ask the Chief Executive to please deal with the following (details supplied) Q.133 COUNCILLOR NAOISE O MUIRI To ask the Chief Executive to please deal with the following (details supplied) Page 20

21 Q.134 COUNCILLOR NAOISE O MUIRI To ask the Chief Executive to please deal with the following (details supplied) Q.135 COUNCILLOR NAOISE O MUIRI To ask the Chief Executive to please deal with the following (details supplied) Q.136 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O FARRELL To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.137 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O FARRELL To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.138 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O FARRELL To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.139 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O FARRELL To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Q.140 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on progressing parts d) and e) of the vacant housing motion passed at April's 2017 Housing SPC (see below) Motion in the name of Cllr Alison Gilliland (from March 2017 DCC meeting to April Housing SPC) That Dublin City Council members acknowledge the key role DCC as a local authority needs to play in increasing housing supply so as to significantly reduce social housing waiting lists in our jurisdiction, to allow those in emergency homeless accommodation transition into housing and to facilitate the provision of units for private rental and purchase needs. Dublin City Council members also acknowledge the current capital funding and human resource/personnel constrains under which this local authority is operating. Notwithstanding and recognising DCC led housing projects and initiatives currently in train, Dublin City Council members insist that this local authority pursue a proactive and impatient programme of: a) repair and lease of currently vacant and derelict private residential units including those of smaller size than the current definition of 'vacant' b) bringing DCC owned vacant and derelict sites into productive residential within a target timeline of 3 years c) increase by at least 150% the average number of monthly compulsory purchase orders being issued and produce a bimonthly report on same d) devise planning and architectural prototypes for the conversion of vacant space over shops into residential living units, establish a DCC one-stop-shop support facility for shop owners to undertake such conversions and call on government to make available a conversion grant for shop owners so as to support the halving of the no of vacant units over shops by half over the next 3 years e) introduce an incremental DCC vacant residential property rate for all residential units vacant for more than 12 months f) demand a comprehensive capital funding package from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government along with funding for the recruitment of additional expert personnel to our planning and housing departments to facilitate the delivery of the above projects in a timely manner and should such funding not be forthcoming that Dublin City Council members be fully informed. Page 21

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29 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/2018 COMHAIRLE CATHRACH BHAILE ÁTHA CLIATH Miontuairiscí Chruinniú Míosúil a tionóladh ar 9 Aibreán 2018 i Seomra na Comhairle, Halla na Cathrach, Cnoc Chorcaí ag 6.15 i.n,i láthair an tardmheara Mícheál MacDonncha sa chathaoir. Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir: Chris Andrews Kieran Binchy Paddy Bourke Janice Boylan Tom Brabazon Christy Burke Claire Byrne Cathleen Carney Boud Brendan Carr Aine Clancy Anthony Connaghan David Costello Patrick Costello Hazel De Nortúin Daithí De Róiste Daithí Doolan Pat Dunne Gaye Fagan Anne Feeney Oifigigh Owen Keegan Brendan Kenny Dick Brady Declan Flanagan Mannix Flynn Mary Freehill Alison Gilliland Paul Hand Deirdre Heney Jane Horgan-Jones Vincent Jackson Andrew Keegan Teresa Keegan Greg Kelly Frank Kennedy Dermot Lacey John Lyons Tina MacVeigh Ray McAdam Paul McAuliffe Paddy McCartan Ruairí McGinley Séamas McGrattan Kathy Quinn Richard Shakespeare Terence O Keeffe Oonagh Casey Ray McHugh Sean Paul Mahon Edel Moran Andrew Montague Michael Mullooly Rebecca Moynihan Críona Ní Dhálaigh Michael O Brien Claire O Connor Damian O Farrell Ciáran O Moore Naoise Ó Muirí Larry O Toole Cieran Perry Noeleen Reilly Nial Ring Éilis Ryan Norma Sammon Paddy Smyth Sonya Stapleton Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Mary Pyne Caroline Fallon Oliver Douglas 1. The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by expressing condolence to the family and friends of the following recently deceased. A minute s silence was held as a mark of respect to the deceased : Margaret Byrne who was the last live-in House Steward in the Mansion House who died 9 th March May Mac Giolla, former Lady Mayoress who died 24 th March Her husband Tomás Mac Giolla was Lord Mayor of Dublin 1993 / Page 29

30 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/2018 Fr. Joseph Mallin, Freeman of Dublin, who died in Hong Kong on 1 st April He was the last surviving child of an executed leader in 1916 Easter Rising and was conferred with the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin on 21 st March Mrs Nora Lacey, Mother of Councillor Dermot Lacey who died on 7 th April. The Lord Mayor then expressed the appreciation of all the Elected Members to the staff of Dublin City Council, including Dublin Fire Brigade and all front line workers, Civil Defence, the local communities and all other agencies who worked to keep the city moving and working over the recent weather especially over the St. Patrick s weekend. Tributes were then paid to Dublin Fire Brigade and the Emergency Services on their swift response to the fire at the Metro Hotel in Ballymun on 21 st March 2018 and to all others who helped the victims of the fire. The Lord Mayor also informed the Members that he had written to Minister Murphy conveying their widespread concern over the implications contained in Circular Letter 02/18 in relation to the discussion of Planning Applications and requested him to withdraw the circular. Permission was then sought and given to the attendance of any Member of the City Council at the Annual Planning Conference The Lord Mayor then requested permission of the City Council to take Emergency Motions No 2, 4 and 6 at that point as some Members had to leave the meeting early. Accordingly, the City Council suspended Standing Orders to agree the following emergency motions : Emergency Motion No 2 Dublin City Council reiterates its support for the agreed Poolbeg Peninsula SDZ and its commitment to deliver 900 social & affordable homes. This council calls on the Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy TD, to ensure that the Deloitte appeal to An Bord Pleanála based on the inclusion of more than 10 per cent social housing in the Poolbeg Peninsula SDZ is immediately withdrawn Submitted by Councillors D. Doolan, J. Boylan, C. O Moore, R. McHugh C. Andrews, L. O Toole & G. Kelly Emergency Motion No 4 Recognizing that the basis to the Poolbeg SDZ adoption was the agreement on the provision of 900 Social and Affordable Housing, Dublin City Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy, to clarify and publish the deal between his Department, Dublin City Council and Deloitte to provide same on that site in Ringsend This comes as the receiver of the Glass Bottle site, Deloitte, have sent in an appeal to An Bórd Pleanála about the provision of social homes on the site. In the Poolbeg Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Planning Scheme adopted last May by Dublin City Council, 900 social and affordable houses were required to be built out of a total of 3500 homes to be built there. Dublin City Councillors voted through for this scheme on the clear understanding that there was to be a financial agreement between the Department of Housing, Dublin City Council and the receiver, Deloitte that 25 per cent of the homes on the site would be social and Page 30

31 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/2018 affordable. The news that the receiver, Deloitte, are appealing the plans to build 900 affordable and instead only build 300 is shocking and disappointing. Dublin City Council reiterates its demand that this agreement be honoured and call on the Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy to publish the deal his Department made with the City Council and Deloitte last May and provide clarity to not just councillors but to his constituents who have been working so hard to ensure that social and affordable housing will be made available on this site. The Poolbeg model was being heralded across the country as a template for providing strategic social and affordable housing in areas where it is so desperately needed on land owned partly by the State. The homeless figures in Dublin alone have increased by 32 per cent in the last year. The announcement that there would be the provision of 900 social and affordable homes in Dublin City provided a glimmer of hope to many. What we need now is a clear statement from the Minister that he will ensure that there will be no backing down from his Department on the provision of 900 social and affordable homes in his own constituency. The Council further agrees to submit the terms of this motion to An Bord Pleanala and calls on that body to ensure the integrity of the publicly and democratically agreed SDZ procedure by ensuring that all parties to the agreement deliver on the 900 Social or Affordable homes agreed. Submitted by Councillor D. Lacey & the Labour Group Emergency Motion No 6 In light of the Glass Bottle site receiver seeking to reduce the amount social and affordable homes in the Poolbeg SDZ, Dublin City Council agrees to: call on the Minister to release the text of any agreements with his Department in relation to the Poolbeg SDZ site and the provision of social and affordable housing given that Councillors had been told this figure of 900 social and affordable homes was agreed with the receiver; to call on the Minister to use his powers to increase the number of social and affordable homes; and to write to the Minister to press him to address a meeting of Dublin City Council on this issue Submitted by Councillor P. Costello Following the agreement of these motions by the City Council, it was proposed by Councillor M Freehill and seconded by the Lord Mayor That the Lord Mayor writes to Minister Murphy seeking an urgent meeting to discuss this situation This motion was also agreed. 2. Ceisteanna fé Bhuan Ordú Úimhir 16 - It was moved by Councillor C Burke and seconded by Councillor M Flynn That Dublin City Council approves the Dublin Chief Executive answering the questions lodged. The motion having been put and carried, written answers to the 124 questions lodged for the City Council meeting were issued. The Questions and Answers are set out in Appendix A attached. 3. Submitted Letter dated 13th March 2018 from Clare County Council - conveying the terms of a resolution at the March meeting calling for publicly funded higher education and rejects income contingent loans. It was moved by Councillor R McAdam and seconded by Councillor R McHugh That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter. The motion was put and carried. Page 31

32 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/ Submitted Letter dated 13th March from Clare County Council - conveying the terms of a resolution at the March meeting calling on the Minister for Housing, Environment and Local Government and the Minister for Finance to put in place a redress scheme to provide financial support to purchasers of houses and apartments who now find that their property was no properly constructed and is non-compliant with Building and Fire Regulations. It was moved by Councillor R McAdam and seconded by Councillor R McHugh That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter. The motion was put and carried. 5. Submitted Letter dated 13th March from Clare County Council - conveying the terms of a resolution at the March meeting calling on the Minister for Trade and Employment to introduce financial incentives to companies who are prepared to employ apprentices. It was moved by Councillor R McAdam and seconded by Councillor R McHugh That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter. The motion was put and carried. 6. Submitted Letter dated 13th March from Clare County Council - conveying the terms of a resolution at the March meeting calling on the Minister for Communication, Climate Action and Environment with regard to the recent study findings issues by NUIG that 73% of deep water fish living in the North West Atlantic Ocean had ingested micro plastic. It was moved by Councillor R McAdam and seconded by Councillor R McHugh That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this letter. The motion was put and carried. 7. The minutes of the Monthly Meeting of the City Council held on the 5th March 2018 and minutes of Special Meeting held on 21st March 2018, having been printed, certified by the Meetings Administrator, circulated to the Members and taken as read, were signed by the Lord Mayor. 8. Submitted Report No 76/2018 of the Head of Finance (K. Quinn) - Local Fund Statement & EU IMF Report.It was moved by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 76/2018. The motion was put and carried 9. Submitted Reports of the Chief Executive, in compliance with Section 138 of the Local Government Act 2001 informing the Council of works which are about to commence and in compliance with the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, Part 8: Report 79/2018: Proposed Public Realm Improvement Works to Cathedral Street and Sackville Place, Dublin 1. The City Council decided to defer consideration of this report to allow time for continued consultation and clarification. 10. Submitted Reports of the Chief Executive, in compliance with Section 138 of the Local Government Act 2001 informing the Council of works which are about to commence and in compliance with the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, Part 8: Report 96/2018: Proposed realignment of Sillogue Avenue and creation of a new link to Ballymun Road via Owensilla Terrace, as per the Ballymun Local Area Plan, Sillogue Avenue, Ballymun, Dublin 11.. It was moved by Councillor N Reilly and seconded by Councillor M Flynn That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 96/2018 and hereby approves the proposals set out therein. The motion was put and carried. 11. To fill vacancies on the following committees and outside bodies: Finance Strategic Policy Committee - following the resignation of Councillor Hazel De Nortúin. It was Page 32

33 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/2018 proposed by Councillor C Ni Dhalaigh and seconded by Councillor J Boylan That Councillor S McGrattan be appointed as a member to the Finance Strategic Policy Committee The motion was put and carried. 12. Submitted Report No 89/2018 of the Chief Executive (O. Keegan) - Monthly Management Report. It was proposed by Councillor M Flynn and seconded by Councillor R McGinley That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 89/2018. The motion was put and carried. 13. Submitted Report No 84/2018 of the Audit Committee (B. Foster) - Annual Report It was proposed by Councillor N Reilly and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 84/2018. The motion was put and carried. 14. Submitted Report No 86/2018 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - Creative Ireland Dublin City - Culture and Creativity Strategy It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor A Clancy That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 86/2018 and hereby approves the Creative Ireland Dublin City - Culture and Creativity Strategy as set out therein. The motion was put and carried. 15. Submitted Report No 68/2018 of the Deputy Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Dublin City Council Housing Supply Report - March 2018 (Deferred from March Council Meeting). It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor G Kelly That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 68/2018. The motion was put and carried. 16. Submitted Report No 97/2018 of the Deputy Chief Executive (B. Kenny) - Dublin City Council Housing Supply Report - April It was proposed by Councillor R McGinley and seconded by Councillor G Kelly That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 97/2018. The motion was put and carried. 17. Submitted Report No 106/2018 of the Protocol Committee (Councillor D. Heney, Chairperson) - Draft Flags Policy for Civic Buildings It was proposed by Councillor T Keegan and seconded by Councillor R McAdam That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No106/2018 and hereby approves the Flags Policy for Dublin City Council Civic Buildings The motion was put and carried. 18. Submitted Report No 104/2018 of the Executive Manager (A. Flynn) - With reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978 in 14 premises. It was proposed by Councillor P McCartan and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 104/2018 and assents to the proposal outlined therein The motion was put and carried. 19. Submitted Report No 98/2018 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed grant of a lease in Unit GH, Ground Floor, plus two basement car spaces at the Ballymun Civic Centre, Dublin 9. It was proposed by Councillor P McCartan and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 98/2018 and assents to the proposal outlined therein The motion was put and carried. Page 33

34 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/ Submitted Report No 99/2018 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed 4 year Licence at Harolds Cross Park Tea Rooms, Dublin 6 to Noshington Park Limited. It was proposed by Councillor P McCartan and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 99/2018 and assents to the proposal outlined therein The motion was put and carried. 21. Submitted Report No 100/2018 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council's fee simple interest in a site at Davitt Road close to the intersection with Benbulbin Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12. It was proposed by Councillor P McCartan and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 100/2018 and assents to the proposal outlined therein The motion was put and carried. 22. Submitted Report No. 101/2018 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council's fee simple interest in the premises known as No. 122 Upper Drumcondra Road, Dublin 9. It was proposed by Councillor P McCartan and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 101/2018 and assents to the proposal outlined therein The motion was put and carried. 23. Submitted Report No.102/2018 of the Assistant Chief Executive (R. Shakespeare) - With reference to the proposed Lease Renewal of the Public Rooms at the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2. It was proposed by Councillor D Flanagan and seconded by Councillor R McGinley That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 102/2018 and assents to the proposal outlined therein The motion was put and carried. 24. Submitted Report No. 103/2018 of the Executive Manager (P. Clegg) - With reference to the proposed disposal of a plot of land at Sarsfield Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, to CIE.. It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor R McGinley That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 103/2018 and assents to the proposal outlined therein The motion was put and carried. 25. Submitted Report No 90/2018 of the Corporate Policy Group - Breviate of the meeting held on the 23rd February 2018, Ardmhéara Mícheál MacDonncha, Chairperson.. It was proposed by Councillor J Boylan and seconded by Councillor V Jackson That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 90/2018. The motion was put and carried. 26. Submitted Report No 91/2018 of the Corporate Policy Group - Breviate of the meeting held on the 23rd March 2018, Ardmhéara Mícheál MacDonncha, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor J Boylan and seconded by Councillor V Jackson That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 91/2018. The motion was put and carried. 27. Submitted Report No 107/2018 of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on the 8th March 2018, Cllr Daithi Doolan, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor D Doolan and seconded by Councillor J Boylan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 107/2018. The motion was put and carried. Page 34

35 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/ Submitted Report No 93/2018 of the Arts, Culture & Recreation Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 12th March Councillor Vincent Jackson, Chairperson.. It was proposed by Councillor D Doolan and seconded by Councillor J Boylan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 93/2018. The motion was put and carried. 29. Submitted Report No 88/2018 of the Finance Strategic Policy Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 15th March Councillor Ruairi McGinley, Chairperson.. It was proposed by Councillor D Doolan and seconded by Councillor J Boylan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 88/2018. The motion was put and carried. 30. Submitted Report No. 82/2018 of the South East Area Committee - Breviate for the month of March Councillor Paddy McCartan, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor R McAdam That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 82/2018. The motion was put and carried. 31. Submitted Report No 87/2018 of the Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month of March Councillor Ray McAdam, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor R McAdam That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 87/2018. The motion was put and carried. 32. Submitted Report No 81/2018 of the North Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month of March Councillor Ciarán O'Moore, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor R McAdam That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 81/2018. The motion was put and carried. 33. Submitted Report No. 92/2018 of the North West Area Committee - Breviate for the month of March Councillor Noeleen Reilly, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor S McGrattan and seconded by Councillor R McAdam That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 92/2018. The motion was put and carried. 34. Submitted Report No 95/2018 of the South Central Area Committee - Breviate for the month of March Councillor Greg Kelly, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 95/2018. The motion was put and carried. 35. Submitted Report No 83/2018 of the North West Area Joint Policing Sub- Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 12th March Councillor Seamas McGrattan, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 83/2018. The motion was put and carried. 36. Submitted Report No 77/2018 of the South Central Area Joint Policing Sub- Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 26th February Councillor Vincent Jackson, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 77/2018. The motion was put and carried. 37. Submitted Report No 94/2018 of the South East Area Joint Policing Sub- Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 22nd March Councillor Claire Page 35

36 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/2018 O'Connor, Vice Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No /2018. The motion was put and carried. 38. Submitted Report No 80/2018 of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on 6th March 2018, - Councillor Daithí de Róiste, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor V Jackson and seconded by Councillor D Flanagan That Dublin City Council notes the contents of Report No 80/2018. The motion was put and carried. 39. Submitted Report No. 105/2018 of the Protocol Committee - Breviate of the meeting held on, 22nd March Councillor Deirdre Heney, Chairperson. It was proposed by Councillor Heney and seconded by Councillor M Freehill That Dublin City Council Approves Report No 105/2018. The motion was put and carried. 40. Emergency Motions : The City Council agreed to suspend standing Orders to take the following remaining emergency motions. All the motions were put and carried. Emergency Motion No 1 Following on the Fire in the Metro Apartments Ballymun: 1) That this Council commends the fantastic response of the Dublin Fire Brigade, as a result of their bravery and quick response there was no loss of lives or any injury. 2) That the Council recognises that a comprehensive risk assessment on the city now needs to be completed which should highlight the deficiencies in manpower, equipment and training. Bearing in mind the Current risk categorisation for Ballymun that was done under the current national policy KCS did not make any mention of high rise or a hotel being there. 3) That the Council acknowledges and acts on the complete lack of an emergency aftermath strategy in Dublin City and the State in General. The families affected in the fire were left and continue to be left with little or no state assistance and this is totally unacceptable after what they have been through. 4) That the Council acknowledges the kindness and generosity shown by the Community in Ballymun and Glasnevin towards the victims. Submitted by Councillor N Reilly Emergency Motion No 3 Dublin City Council condemns in the strongest possible terms the killing by Israeli soldiers of 19 Palestinians protesters since March 30th and calls on An tard Mheara to write to the Minister for Foreign Affairs urging the Irish government to expel the Israeli Ambassador as a first step in formally and officially recognising the state of Palestine. Submitted by Councillors D. Doolan, J. Boylan, R. McHugh, C. Andrews, L. O Toole & G. Kelly Emergency Motion No 5 That Dublin City Council agrees to make a submission to the Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station Transboundary Public Consultation, expressing its concern at the project and raising the significant concerns detailed by the Nuclear Free Local Authorities All Ireland Forum. Submitted by Councillor P. Costello Page 36

37 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/2018 Emergency Motion No 7 In light of the recent deficits in fire risk assessments highlighted by the recent Metro Hotel fire, Dublin City Council agrees to debate motion no 4 currently on the DCC Agenda as an Emergency motion at the April DCC meeting Motion 4 Motions on Notice 9 th April 2018 Dublin City Council acknowledges the fire safety issues for our fire and emergency services exposed by the uncovering of unregulated building practices and undocumented overcrowding in certain dwellings in the local authority area. Dublin City Council also acknowledges proposed changes in planning regulations including no 'change of use' planning permission requirement to convert commercial units to residential and permission for commercial units to include living quarters, as well as a significant increase in building higher commercial and residential blocks across the city. Given this changing landscape, uncertainty of building use and occupancy, Dublin City Council recognises the need to move from a policy of Area Risk Categorisation to a comprehensive Risk Assessment for fire safety and emergency services planning and provision, to include, building use, height, density & fire load, in line with similar assessment tools in the UK. Therefore, Dublin City Council commits to allocating 3m euro per annum over the next 5 years to carry out a Comprehensive Risk Assessment across the local authority jurisdiction by competent experienced personnel Submitted by Councillors A Gilliland & B Carr 41. Motions on Notice : Councillor J Lyons requested permission from the City Council to amend his motion which stood at No 1 on the Agenda Paper. The City Council agreed and the amended motion, having been seconded by Councillor A Keegan, was then proposed by Councillor J Lyons as follows : Since its violent establishment in 1948 through the ethnic cleansing of more than half of the indigenous people of Palestine, the state of Israel has denied Palestinians their fundamental rights and has refused to comply with international law; noting also that Israel continues to illegally occupy and colonise Palestinian land, discriminate against Palestinian citizens of Israel, imposes an inhumane blockade and siege of Gaza and denies Palestinian refugees the right to return to their homes, this City Council fully supports and endorses the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement for freedom, equality and justice and commits itself to discontinue all business contracts it has with Hewlett-Packard, both HP Inc. (PCs and printers), and Hewlett Packard Enterprise for business and government services, as well as the HP spin-off DXC Technology as HP and DXC provide and operate much of the technology infrastructure that Israel uses to maintain its system of apartheid and settler colonialism over the Palestinian people Following discussion, the Chief Executive, Mr Owen Keegan, clarified the position of the executive of the city council in relation to the proposed motion. He said that it would not be appropriate for him to comment on the terms of the motion generally but he wished to remind Members that legal responsibility for all procurement by the City Council rests with him as Chief Executive, as against the Elected Members. In exercising this responsibility he is obliged to comply with statutory national and EU procurement frameworks, which already provide grounds for exclusion. Dublin City Council is required to meet procurement obligations Page 37

38 Monthly City Council Meeting 09/04/2018 including the equal treatment of all parties and not deliberately restricting the market. In view of this, he said that if this motion were to be adopted by the Council, he would not be implementing a procurement boycott of any entity, based on the content of this motion, as to do so would be in breach of both national and EU procurement frameworks. The amended motion as set out above was then put to a vote and carried. The meeting concluded at 9.30pm in accordance with Standing Orders and all items remaining on the Agenda were deferred to the next meeting of the City Council to be held on the 14 th May Correct. LORD MAYOR MEETINGS ADMINISTRATOR Page 38

39 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 QUESTIONS LODGED PURSUANT TO STANDING ORDER NO.16 FOR REPLY AT THE MONTHLY MEETING OF DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 9 th APRIL 2018 Q.1 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he could have a response issued to me regarding the potential traffic hazard as outlined by a constituent below. During snow on Friday evening I was coming out of town. A car in front of me took a wild lurch at Star of the Sea school roundabout and shot across onto other side of road. Fortunately there was no traffic coming towards us. I stopped but before I could go over to help the car moved off again. I thought at first that it had just skidded but attached photo shows what actually happened. In the snow the concrete extension off the footpath was invisible. When the car hit it, it was directed to the right and would have gone head on into any oncoming traffic. Fortunately, there was none. This type of footpath widening at roundabouts is common enough around Dublin but in snowy conditions it's a hazard. Actually I reckon it's a continuous cycling hazard as it forces cyclists to move out from footpath. It's not hard to see that in the dark such a situation could be tragic. Perhaps you'd raise this type of preventable hazard with the powers that be. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The Area Engineer will review the junction at Beach Road/Leahy s Terrace and the Councillor will be informed in a due course. Q.2 COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MC GINLEY To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for remedial works to a tenancy property at (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.3 COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MC GINLEY To ask the Chief Executive how many new cases of street homelessness presented in recent cold weather event and to indicate how these people were previously unknown to DHRE CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The DRHE in conjunction with the Peter McVerry Trust undertook a detailed analysis of the people that accessed emergency shelter in St. Catherine s Sports Hall during the recent severe weather event. A total of 177 unique individuals were accommodated in the facility during the period of operation, of which 38 were new presentations to Homeless Services. Page 39

40 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 We are aware that there are people staying in unsatisfactory conditions such as overcrowded spaces and other temporary accommodation. Due to the severity of the weather event, these people that are normally reluctant to engage with services were encouraged into accommodation. Importantly, this unprecedented event provided the opportunity to engage with these people and subsequently many remained in emergency accommodation and were able to access relevant supports to address their specific needs Q.4 COUNCILLOR LARRY O TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to have the following street lights repaired (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.5 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.6 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.7 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.8 COUNCILLOR LARRY O TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to upgrade the street lighting at Clare Hall Estate, Dublin 13 and restore to their previous level as a matter of urgency. Visibility has decreased since the new LED lights have been installed and is a danger to pedestrians and traffic and crime levels have increased. Lighting in some of the cul de sacs is particularly poor. The new lights do not illuminate the same ground area as previous lights - only the immediate area under the lampposts is now lit. Photos attached. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Page 40

41 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 The previous orange type lights (low pressure sodium lights) that were installed in Clare Hall cannot be re-installed or restored as the manufacture of these lights is being phased out of production. If the cul de sacs where the lighting is considered particularly poor could be identified these could be re-visited with a view to seeing what improvements might be possible. With regard to the new lights not illuminating the same ground area the issue may be that there is less spill light into people s gardens as the new lights focus the lighting distribution onto the public roads and footpaths where the lighting spread is considered reasonable. Q.9 COUNCILLOR RAY MC HUGH To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for an inspection of (details supplied) as the tenant is complaining of dampness. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: An inspection of this dwelling will be carried out in the next 2 weeks in relation to a report of dampness. The attic in this dwelling has been insulated. Phase 2 of our insulation programme has commenced. This dwelling will be included in this phase however no timeframe can be given at this stage for works under this programme for an individual dwelling. Q.10 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive to arrange to have the tree at the Donnybrook BuZz Shelter on the main Donnybrook Road beside Old Wesley RFC be included in the Tree pruning programme for Donnybrook TidyTowns commissioned this project in 2017 and it has been observed that the tree is casting too much shadow in Spring / Summer months to allow for sustainable planting that favour s the indigenous Bee and wildlife population for which the zone was designed to highlight. The BuZz shelter is proving very popular with the general public and any help highlight the Zone towards public awareness for the National Pollinator Plan would be most welcome. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The tree and planting at this location has been visited recently and it was noted that the tree was pruned in recent years and additional pruning may not resolve the problem in regard to shading of the sustainable planting. Therefore, if the undersigned is contacted he will arrange a meeting between local parks gardening staff and the Donnybrook Tidy Towns to discuss horticultural based solutions which may help alleviate the problem. Q.11 COUNCILLOR TOM BRABAZON To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for the green open space at Belmont Park, Raheny to be tidied up and all the litter be removed there from and identify what improvements will be carried out on that green open space in the coming year. Page 41

42 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The area was cleared of shrubs as a result of local complaints regarding weed species, litter and vermin which when investigated it was found that the quality of the shrub planting had declined to an unacceptable condition; dominated as it was by briars, weeds and other undesirable species. Litter exposed during the clearance works has been removed. It is intended that the area beneath the retained trees will be replanted with suitable shrub species with ornamental and wildlife values as part of the next phase of the project once weather and local schedules allow. Q.12 COUNCILLOR TOM BRABAZON To ask the Chief Executive to arrange to have the humus/rotten leaves removed and cleaned up from the footpath that goes from the green open space to the Raheny Hospice and to identify any source of flooding on same. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: On the 15/03/2018, 6 of 6 gullies were inspected and cleaned in Belmont Park in accordance with the Gully Cleaning Service Delivery Plan. These gullies were in normal working order. Waste Management Services had the humus/rotten leaves cleaned up from the above mentioned footpath on the 20th March The area was cleaned to a very high standard by Waste Management on the 20th March. This area is not prone to flooding according to local records and knowledge. The recent heavy rains at the end of a wet winter have resulted in many very wet and unusable pitches and open spaces throughout the city in recent weeks and most areas are significantly wetter than would be expected at this time of year. It is expected that the situation will greatly improve in the coming weeks as weather improves and temperatures rise. Q.13 COUNCILLOR TOM BRABAZON To ask the Chief Executive to arrange the erection of a road sign on Hole in the Wall Road asking drivers not to indicate left for New Priory until they have passed the junction of Grattan Lodge Estate as early premature indication is causing near misses and potential accidents. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Dublin City Council does not provide road signs advising motorists with regard to driving behaviour. Q.14 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to provide to this Councillor with a report on the budget allocation for the arts for each of the past ten years Page 42

43 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Please find below the figures for the budget allocation for Dublin City Arts Office for the years Q.15 COUNCILLOR ALISON GILLILAND To ask the Chief Executive to define the term 'adequate' with regard to the quality of visibility for pedestrians from night time LED street lighting with particular regard to (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The term adequate means that the Street Lighting meets Class P4 lighting levels as set out in British Standard BS 5489 Part 1 for residential estates. Any new street lighting proposed for new residential developments is designed to meet the above standard. The above lighting standard is also applied to lighting upgrades in older housing estates where old lighting is replaced with new LED lighting. Q.16 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive that a full inspection of the pump house at (details supplied) Page 43

44 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The water pumps are in good working order in this complex. The recent bad weather caused an issue with the water pressure. This has been rectified. Q.17 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive if DCC would clear the shores at (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Between the 21st-23rd March 2018, the Surface Water and Flood Management direct labour force inspected and cleaned 43 of 45 gullies on (details supplied) in accordance with the Gully Cleaning Service Delivery Plan. One gully was omitted due to a parked car while another gully is need of repair works, which has been forwarded on to Drainage Services. Between the 21st-22nd March 2018, the Surface Water and Flood Management direct labour force inspected and cleaned 19 of 22 gullies on (details supplied) in accordance with the Gully Cleaning Service Delivery Plan. One gully was omitted due to a parked car while the two remaining gullies are in need of repair works, which have been forwarded on to Drainage Services. Q.18 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive how many fines have been imposed on persons who are caught dumping and taken to court. Also how much legal action by DCC have taken place in the north inner city over the last 6 months. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A report will issue directly to the Councillor in the next fortnight comprising of the details of the number and amounts of fines awarded from court actions taken in relation to illegal dumping offences under the Litter Pollution Act and how many actions have been initiated relating to alleged illegal dumping offences in the North Inner City D1, D3 and D7 in the last 6 months. Q.19 COUNCILLOR CHRISTY BURKE To ask the Chief Executive if DCC would remind home owners and DCC tenants to avoid dumping food products in areas as it may lead to rodents in areas of such dumping. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The issue of food waste being left out by householders for consumption by animals is not known to be a widespread problem. Where it is known that the issue does exist Dublin City Council will issue correspondence to householders reminding them of the fact that this is an offence under the litter pollution act and that it also serves to attract vermin. If specific areas or streets can be identified to the Waste Management Division we will arrange for correspondence to issue to all addresses. Page 44

45 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.20 COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MC GINLEY To ask the Chief Executive to urgently deal with water damage at a tenancy property (details supplied) arising from delays in carrying out necessary works. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: There was a leak from the maisonette above this dwelling. This was repaired immediately. There is some staining to the ceiling as a result. This will be painted. Q.21 COUNCILLOR JOHN LYONS To ask the Chief Executive to provide this Councillor with a report on the monies allocated and spent on operational services and capital projects by the City Council in each of its five administrative areas in each of the past five years, CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The format of financial reporting is prescribed by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and captures financial information within operational/functional divisions as set out in the annual budget and annual financial statements. The information as requested cannot be provided. Q.22 COUNCILLOR LARRY O TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to respond to this query (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.23 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.24 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A response will issue directly to the Councillor within two weeks. Q.25 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive for a full update in relation to the provision of flood defences along the River Poddle and the River Dodder. When will these works start and how close will the collaboration and co-operation be with South Dublin County Council and the other relevant agencies? I would also like to ask will there be public consultation or at the very least, will there be a point of contact for concerned residents along these 2 rivers. Page 45

46 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A consultant is programmed to be appointed by South Dublin County Council (SDCC) for the Poddle flood alleviation project within the next week. As two thirds of the estimated 800 buildings flooded in 2011 were in South County Dublin they are the lead authority on this project, however Dublin City Council (DCC) will be represented on the project steering group. There will be public consultations both in DCC and SDCC on the final proposed project as part of the application for planning permission. The project programme is 50 months to completion. Flood alleviation works are progressing between Ballsbridge and Donnybrook Bridge on the Dodder. Works to the Smurfit weirs are programmed for completion in Contract Documents are being compiled to appoint a consultant for Dodder Flood Alleviation Works Phase 3 which runs from Clonskeagh Bridge to Classon s Bridge in Dartry. It is programmed to appoint this consultant in Q Portions of this project are in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown (DLRCC). This project will also have a public consultation period as part of its planning permission application in both Council areas. There will be DCC, SDCC and DLRCC points of contact on both of these flood alleviation projects. Q.26 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.27 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to his response at point (a) to my question 135 at the March 2018 Council meeting and clarify his reference to the conditions of An Bord Pleanála (PL 29N ) in relation to (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.28 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to his response to my question 134 at the March 2018 City Council meeting in relation to the lack of compliance/adherence with an enforcement notice served on the owner of a property and in relation to (details supplied) respond to queries raised CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.29 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to refer to location as per (details supplied) and say if he can arrange to carry out noise monitoring as soon as possible as residents are distraught as the noise levels being inflicted on them for such a long period of time now and if levels are found to be above that which is acceptable. Can the Chief Executive please take whatever steps are necessary to ensure that further efforts are made by the company to reduce the really awfully upsetting situation for residents? Page 46

47 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Iarnród Éireann are currently in the process of carrying out a track renewal maintenance programme between Killester and Clontarf. A ¾ mile section of life expired rail has to be renewed. These are essential maintenance works that must be done at night when the railway is not in operation. Iarnród Éireann advised that the works will be finished by May A Noise Management Plan was submitted to the Air Quality Monitoring and Noise Control Unit and approved prior to commencement of the works. Continuous noise monitoring is carried out at the most sensitive noise locations. One of the locations agreed is adjacent to (details supplied) The results will be reviewed to ensure best practice as outlined in the noise management plan is observed. Q.30 COUNCILLOR DEIRDRE HENEY To ask the Chief Executive to please refer to trees at location as per (details supplied) and say if he can say when he can arrange to prune same as they are seriously negatively impacting on the quality of life of the resident who is an elderly lady CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The trees at this location were inspected and found to be in acceptable condition. No pruning works are warranted at this time. Minor tidying up of stubs left by previous branch removals is desirable but lower priority and will be carried out as schedules allow. Q.31 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN To ask the Chief Executive to issue a full list of how many former full time employees of Dublin City Council have been reemployed under contract agreement in the past two years. This also to include job description and types of fees and payments, length of time of contract and a break down between male and female. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A small number of former employees have been employed on an ad-hoc basis to conduct specific pieces of work. As these former employees are normally engaged by departments, we are in the process of collecting the information and will be in a position to issue a report in 2 weeks. Q.32 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN To ask the Chief Executive to issue a full report as to the cost so far for the College Green Plaza Project and Traffic Realignment. Also, the overall costs and expense for presenting Dublin City Council s case at the oral hearing of An Bord Pleanála. This report to include individual breakdowns of professional fees, i.e. legal representation, cost of hiring out rooms in Gresham hotel, staff costs etc. Page 47

48 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply will be prepared and issued to the Councillor in due course. Q.33 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN To ask the Chief Executive to give up a full scientific assessment as to the dangers posed by drinking water from plastic containers such as those that are installed in City Council offices and the Civic Offices and also the bottles that are supplied to the Dublin Fire Brigade services. There is concern about micro plastics from the WHO and in particular those that are now contained within bottled water and other such plastic containers that hold drinking water. It is time for DCC to assure its staff around the health implications of bottled drinking water. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: I have asked our Corporate Health and Safety Officer to investigate this matter and advise accordingly. Q.34 COUNCILLOR MANNIX FLYNN To ask the Chief Executive to initiate a full environmental impact assessment on the impact and implications of the rerouting of Dublin Buses and other traffic in and around the side streets adjacent to College Green such as Westmoreland Street, Townsend Street, Dame Street, Georges Street, Parliament Street. There are many health implications for the level of emissions that are coming from such vehicles as Dublin Bus and other private buses and coaches and cars which tend to be older models. The recent evidence presented at the oral hearing of An Bord Pleanéala in relation to emissions was very alarming giving rise to serious public health concerns. This impact study should be carried out immediately. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply will be prepared and issued to the Councillor in due course. Q.35 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive if the traffic department can examine the pedestrian sequences at the traffic lights at Goldenbridge and Drimnagh Luas Stops. Davitt Road is extremely dangerous for pedestrians and I would appreciate if the pedestrian sequences can be made safer for local residents. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: We are currently in the process of connecting the traffic signals sites at Goldenbridge and Drimnagh Luas Stops to our SCATS Adaptive Traffic Management System which allocates junction timing depending on traffic and pedestrian demand. In addition, we intend to develop a new specification for the operation of the traffic signals at Drimnagh Luas Stop. These measures will allow us a greater degree of control to monitor and make changes to the operation of these junctions as required and in particular to address the concerns you have raised. Page 48

49 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.36 COUNCILLOR LARRY O TOOLE To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.37 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive to outline what residents in an apartment block can do when a significant number of the apartments are being let to airbnb tenants and these lettings are impacting negatively on the rest of the residents in the same apartment block. Also what has DCC done to prevent this practice, bearing in mind the housing shortage in Ireland. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: In a situation like this residents should raise it with the Management Company for the Apartment Complex. Q.38 COUNCILLOR RAY MC ADAM To ask the Chief Executive to detail the indicative plans being prepared by this Council to redevelop the site at the corner of Russell Street and the North Circular Road, which is in our ownership, as a potential housing project and to indicate the timeline for the delivery of such a proposal. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The Development Department of the City Council are trying to acquire the property adjacent to the small piece of land in Dublin City Council ownership with a view to developing the whole Site. A decision has not yet been made as to whether such a Development would be for Social Housing. Q.39 COUNCILLOR RAY MC ADAM To ask the Chief Executive to provide a comprehensive update on advancing the new City Library at Parnell Square including indicative timelines for the achieving of major milestones in the design, planning and construction stages of this project. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Following remobilisation, the multidisciplinary design team is working to meet the requirements of a July 2018 planning submission. Aspects of the design, including the mechanical, electrical fit-out, structural considerations, adjacencies and food service requirements are being further developed as part of this process. The project Environmental Impact Statement is also being developed as part of the design to planning process. Other Project timelines and milestones will be advised when the outcome of the planning process is known. Page 49

50 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.40 COUNCILLOR RAY MC ADAM To ask the Chief Executive to reiterate his previously made commitment that City Councillors will make a final decision on the preferred route for the Liffey Cycle Route, notwithstanding the engineering review being undertaken by the National Transport Authority. While funding may have to be sought from the National Transport Authority for the construction of this project, it is not a proposal that has been developed by the NTA and therefore any decision on the preferred route and whether it is to be advanced, should remain with this Council and I ask the Chief Executive to commit that he and the Executive are not attempting to off-load a decision on this project to the NTA. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The National Transport Authority will provide a preferred option for the Liffey Cycle Route. This will be presented for the consideration of Dublin City Council. If agreed, it will proceed to public consultation in the usual way. Q.41 COUNCILLOR RAY MC ADAM To ask the Chief Executive to provide a further progress report on the delivery of the design, planning and construction of Phases 2, 3 and 4 of the Royal Canal Greenway between Sheriff Street and Ashtown. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Royal Canal Phase 2 Dublin City Council will be in a position to award the contract as soon as the Bridge Agreement and licences are on hand. The Contractor would be required to start works on site within three weeks of award of Contract. Liaison with Waterways Ireland, Irish Rail and CIÉ is ongoing. Tenders for the construction contract were received on 8th March A tender board will meet in April 2018 to recommend a preferred Tenderer. Works are still scheduled to start on site in late Q2 or early Q3 as per January 2018 update. Royal Canal Phase 3 It is anticipated that Tender Documents will be issued by end April Works are still scheduled to start on site in Q as per January 2018 update. This will be subject to obtaining the necessary licences from Irish Rail, CIÉ and Waterways Ireland. Royal Canal Phase 4 It is anticipated that a Consultant for the detailed design of phase 4 will be appointed in June The detailed design of the scheme is scheduled for completion by end 2018 as per January update with tenders for construction being issued in Q1 of Q.42 COUNCILLOR PAUL HAND To ask the Chief Executive of Dublin City Council why the South Central Area has the highest backlog for TAG requests in the City Council administrative area. There are TAG requests from 2013 and this is unacceptable for all South Central communities who are left waiting for in some cases road and traffic upgrades that could potentially save lives. Page 50

51 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: As you can appreciate the TAG section is a very busy section with both TAG and NON TAG requests. All Areas have a backlog and after looking at the figures it turns out that the South Central Area actually has the lowest number of outstanding requests with only 131 outstanding. Of these 131 there is only 1 from 2013 and this is a full wrap around pedestrian request. As you know we only have a very limited budget and in turn can only process 1 large pedestrian crossing or 2 basic pedestrian crossings each year. With this in mind it is thought to be most efficient to pick two each year that stand a good chance of being completed within budget. The TAG team is constantly looking to improve ways they manage their work load and strive to provide a better service to both the public and the public representatives. Just to put the improvement of the back log in context - Month/Year NOV/2016 NOV/2018 No of outstanding requests This is a reduction of 65 outstanding requests in the space of two years along with answering new requests. We are continually looking into new policies and trying to put in place new criteria for projects like the neighbourhood traffic studies and to work better and more efficiently with our Public Representatives. Q.43 COUNCILLOR DECLAN FLANAGAN To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.44 COUNCILLOR DECLAN FLANAGAN To ask the Chief Executive to respond to the following (details supplied) and if he will make a statement on the matter. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.45 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.46 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Page 51

52 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.47 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.48 COUNCILLOR GREG KELLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.49 COUNCILLOR CRIONA NI DHALAIGH To ask the Chief Executive with regard to reply received to Council question (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.50 COUNCILLOR CRIONA NI DHALAIGH To ask the Chief Executive with regard to (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.51 COUNCILLOR CRIONA NI DHALAIGH To ask the Chief Executive with regard to all our parks/green spaces that have railings/fences/gates how many are accessible by wheelchair/motorized chair? I ask this as a constituent of mine cannot get access to his local park Eamon Ceannt Park as his motorized chair cannot get in through the kissing gates. He informs that there are other parks that he has the same problem in. Are there plans to address this? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Kissing gates are installed at park entrances to deter vehicle access, in particular quad and scrambler bikes and also to deter horses. The entrances are designed to particular standards i.e. to be fully accessible to wheelchairs and push-chairs. Unfortunately many of the larger motorised wheelchairs have difficulty using the gates. In this situation Park Services can meet with the individual in question to see if the gates can be altered to accommodate the larger wheelchair. If this is not possible the keys of the main vehicle gate can be provided. The individual can contact Park Services to organise a meeting at the park so we can hopefully come up with a solution. Q.52 COUNCILLOR CIARAN O MOORE To ask the Chief Executive to outline the origin of the advice given on the Motion by Norma Sammon and the amendment by myself on 12 th June What questions were asked of the official who gave the advice & why the advice did not include information about derogations or the legal precedent already live in Dublin County. Page 52

53 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The only derogation in relation to the control of gulls in the Dublin area was issued by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in The reply to the Motion by Norma Sammon was drafted in September 2016 but the motion was not reached until June The derogation/licence granted in 2017 permits the removal of herring gull eggs and nests from a defined area in Balbriggan. The licence does not permit the culling of gulls. It was granted as a one-year pilot basis only with the intention of carrying out a review at the end of a year. Neither the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht or Fingal County Council committed to undertaking the activities permitting under the derogation. It is understood that local community groups were prepared to organise suitable personnel to undertake the work of removing nests and eggs. It should be noted that the removal of nests and eggs from rooftops of houses and businesses is a hazardous activity, not only because of the height involved, but also because of the aggressive nature of the gulls when interfering with their nests. DCC has no further information on the outcome of the derogation and whether it will be renewed in Q.53 COUNCILLOR CIARAN O MOORE To ask the Chief Executive if St. Assams Church, Raheny, Dublin 5 is a listed building or a protected building. Have Dublin City Council had any information in relation the on-going plans for the building? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: There are two churches in Raheny known as St. Assams. The ( old ) St. Assam s Protestant church (ruin), dating from 1712, and it s graveyard, at Howth Road, Dublin 5 is a protected structure, Ref. No on the RPS. The former ( new ) St. Assam s Roman Catholic parish church, dating from 1859, on the Howth Road, Dublin 5, is a protected structure, Ref. No on the RPS. There is an application out on additional information (Plan No. 4495/17) for O Doherty House which is immediately to the west of St Assams Church for development of a three storey building with credit union office at ground with apartments above. Additional information was requested on 14-Feb Q.54 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he can outline the claw back rules relating to someone (details supplied) who bought their house in CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: There are no claw back rules relating to this property (details supplied). The dwelling was purchased under the Tenant Purchase Sales Scheme. In the event of the sale of the dwelling, it will require consent from Dublin City Council under Section 90(6) of the Housing Act Page 53

54 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.55 COUNCILLOR DERMOT LACEY To ask the Chief Executive if he will respond to the issues raised in the submitted with this question relating to the finish of the flood relief walls along the Liffey Campshires. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The temporary barriers are a requirement of Health and Safety for the Wicklow Granite blocks left unattended required for the ongoing construction of the adjacent cycletrack; programmed to be completed by the end of this month. The wall material is as per planning permission approved by An Bord Pleanála following all public and statutory consultations. The wall on Sir John Rogerson s Quay will be faced with Wicklow granite, on the estuary side, similar to attached photo of George s Quay which forms part of this flood alleviation project. This current operational flood wall reduces the flood risk to an estimated 3,000 buildings in this area. The total cost of this flood alleviation project which extends for 1,150m is 5.5m. We will contact our cleansing division with regard to the clearance of rubbish bins. Q.56 COUNCILLOR CIARAN O MOORE To ask the Chief Executive to please give clarification and a detailed explanation in to the following: 1. Documents recently released in the public domain show that the land boundary between St. Anne's and St. Paul's was agreed in 3 stages in the 1950s, leaving the land open for the use of the community from c1952 to Is this factual? 2. Is there any identified 'Areas of Conflict' between any of the parties i.e. DCC, Vincentian Order and Crekav. 3. Does the current fencing correlate with the map boundaries that was erected by the Vincentian Order with the stated aim of (and planning permission granted for) facilitating the continued insurance of St Paul's school property and playing fields, not as a means of separating this land from the rest of the park to facilitate its future sale to a 3rd party developer? 4. Are DCC in discussions with developer regarding boundaries? 5. Should DCC engage in any negotiations with the developer - including boundary realignments - that could prejudice a live planning application? Particularly as said corrections and realignments may facilitate a development that DCC is now on the record as stating is not in compliance with either Z15 or the Birds Directive? 6. The negotiations involve more than correction of lines on a map - works are proposed on site to install new fencing on amended boundary lines. These should be subject to a planning application and NIS, given the material nature of the changes to the land boundaries, and the fact that works will need to be undertaken on the boundary of both a conservation area (St Anne's park) and a site identified as being of international importance for Brent geese (St Paul's Page 54

55 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 playing fields). The boundary works will impinge on overgrown scrub land with semi-mature trees which in itself forms a habitat that may host bats, a protected species. 7. Can detail drawings of the a) the current boundary b) the past boundary c) any changes that are under negotiation, be issued to me. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The three property transactions in the 1950s transferred the land free from any encumbrances and with no stipulation as to future use. In November 2016, Crevak Trading were informed by the Property Registration Authority of an area of conflict in respect of their registration of lands at St. Pauls which revealed a discrepancy on the boundary alignment between St Anne s Park and St. Paul s lands. Following discussions between the parties it was proposed by Crevak Trading to the PRA that the matter should be rectified by mutual consent to match the existing folio. It is understood that the rectification of the area of conflict in terms of mapping is now complete as far as the PRA are concerned. Other than this minor discrepancy the boundary between St. Anne s Park and the lands transferred to the Vincentian Order is in accordance with the title documents. There are no discussions taking place in relation to boundaries and/or fencing pending the outcome of the planning process which is underway. Q.57 COUNCILLOR RUAIRI MC GINGLEY To ask the Chief Executive to update rent account at (details supplied) with recently submitted P60. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.58 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.59 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.60 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Page 55

56 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.61 COUNCILLOR NOELEEN REILLY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.62 COUNCILLOR SEAN PAUL MAHON To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.63 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive about the residents at Hanover Wharf who have expressed understandable concern with the recent practice of bins being collected at 12pm and waking up all the residents with the extremely loud noise of gates being opened and closed and crashing noise. Previously collection time was at or before 10pm and the bins were stored out at side of the building but they are now behind the gates. Can the Chief Executive arrange to have the bins stored outside and collected before 10pm as was previously the practice? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Hanover Wharf is within the Central Commercial District area of Dublin City Council and as such waste collections may take place until midnight as set out in the Dublin City Council Bye Laws for Storage, Presentation and Collection of Waste. Collections that take place after this time can be subject to enforcement action under the bye laws and any information relating to activities should be referred to the Litter Management Office for follow up and action. It is recommended that the management company responsible for the development make contact with their waste services provider to ensure that the service provided to them is in keeping with the expectations of the residents and carried out at an appropriate time and in a manner that ensures disturbance to residents is minimised. Q.64 COUNCILLOR GAYE FAGAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.65 COUNCILLOR GAYE FAGAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Page 56

57 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.66 COUNCILLOR GAYE FAGAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.67 COUNCILLOR GAYE FAGAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.68 COUNCILLOR CIARAN O MOORE To ask the Chief Executive what is the protocol and legal requirements required to apply for a licence to transport asbestos. What is the verification process for a new company with no previous track record of the removal of asbestos? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: It is the function of the National Waste Collection Permit Office to issue and renew all Waste Collection Permits of both hazardous and non hazardous waste in the Republic of Ireland. For specific information on the protocols, legal requirements and verification processes necessary for hauliers to transport asbestos please contact the NWCPO directly at contactus@nwcpo.ie or telephone (057) Q.69 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive if, in the interest of public safety, he can write to the HSE and/or the landlord of Gandon House, Amiens Street and request that the bollards at the front of the building be moved back an appropriate distance to facilitate people queuing at the extremely busy bus stop at this building and to also facilitate pedestrian movement along this section of Amiens Street. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A letter has been forwarded to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. The Councillor will be informed when a reply is received. Q.70 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive to confirm whether, or not, an application has been received by DCC in relation to a proposal to demolish Number 200 Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3. Furthermore, can the Chief Executive detail progress on the proposed addition on Number 200 Clonliffe Road to the list of protected structures (on foot of my motion to the Central Area Committee on 11th April 2017). Finally, can the Chief Executive detail what interim protection is afforded to a building while it is being assessed as being suitable for inclusion on the list of protected structures and, in this case in particular, can any proposed demolition of Number 200 be stopped until the addition or otherwise is determined by DCC. Page 57

58 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Following the adoption of the Dublin City Development Plan , the assessment of additions to (or indeed deletions from) the Record of Protected Structures has commenced this year, in association with: the consideration of recommendations for additions to the RPS published by the NIAH/Ministerial Recommendation, and the surveying of 10 priority areas to be considered for potential designation as an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) as provided in the current Development Plan, which came into effect on the 21st October Over the coming years, the available resources of the Conservation Section will focus on this already adopted, operational programme for the drafting of 10 priority ACAs for the historic core of the city, along with associated additions to (amendments of or deletions to) the RPS within these areas, as mandated under the City Development Plan, and some of the additions to the RPS recommended by the Minister. A file for the assessment of the proposed addition of No. 200 Clonliffe Road was created last year and has been added to the list of 1,311 candidate additions now awaiting assessment. The Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) does not provide any procedures for the interim protection of a structure. A structure is only legally protected under Section 55 of the Act once the formal notification of the proposed addition to the RPS is issued by the Planning Authority to the owner(s) and occupier(s), and with the placing of a public notice in a newspaper to that effect. However, this can occur only after the assessment of the special interest of the structure in accordance with the Act, the preparation of a report for the relevant Area Committee, the approval of that Committee to initiate the addition process, a legal search to identify the owner(s) and occupier(s) and the preparation of the statutory notices. The demolition of a habitable house such as that at No. 200 Clonliffe Road requires planning permission and as such would be considered as part of a planning application having regard to the provisions of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) and the Regulations and Guidelines made thereunder, together with the policies, objectives and other requirements of the Dublin City Development Plan Q.71 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive to detail how many submissions/observations were received by DCC in respect of the Rolling Stones Concert in Croke Park. Can the Chief Executive also provide a summary of the nature of the objections and submissions of support? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: There were approx. 90 submissions/observations received within the statutory period. The core issues raised in the submissions/observations (but not solely confined to) can be summarised as follows, Page 58

59 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April Lack of consultation It was acknowledged that Croke Park informed local residents of their intention to apply for a licence for the proposed event however it is alleged that they never solicited a response or comment. By way of response to this issue raised the licencing process is a consultation process that allows any party to make a submission/observation relating to a proposal to hold an event. Approx 90 people exercised this right and wrote to Dublin City Council in making a submission. Any additional dialogue between Venue Management and locals is a matter for the parties concerned and is not a matter that requires to be considered by Dublin City Council. 2. Cap on Number of Special Events in Croke Park/Intensification of Use There is no cap on the number of Special Events that can be held in Croke Park. Croke Park are allowed hold up to three special events per year by way of Condition No 11a attached to their Planning Permission granted in 1993 PL29N (0238/92) for the redevelopment of the stadium subject to the complying with Condition No 11b. (Compliance submissions have been received from MCD in respect of 2 proposed Taylor Swift Concerts scheduled for 15 th and 16 th June 2018 and a proposed Michael Buble Concert on the 7 th of July 2018). Section 240 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 states: (2) (a) Notwithstanding section 230 or 239, the provisions of this Part shall not affect the validity of any planning permission granted under Part IV of the Act of 1963 for the holding of an event or events or for a funfair. (b) Where a planning permission referred to in paragraph (a) has been granted for the holding of an event or events in respect of land, a licence under this Part shall be required for the holding of any additional event on the land concerned. There is precedent for the granting of such licences for events in Croke Park e.g. licences were granted in 2008, 2009, 2012 and The granting of a licence for a potential 4 th concert this year does not in the opinion of Dublin City Council constitute a significant intensification of use of the stadium given the history of events and outdoor event licences granted in the past. Therefore Dublin City Council is satisfied that the applicant in this instance is entitled to apply for an event licence in respect of additional events above the number permitted under the existing permission. 3. Litter/Waste management concerns A robust litter and waste management operation is put in place for all events in Croke Park. This plan will be put in place before during and after the proposed Concert if granted a licence. 4. Noise Dublin City Council outlined that if a licence is granted for concerts strict noise control limits would be imposed by way of EPA pre emptive notice which would include a requirement for monitoring of noise levels relating to sound checks/rehearsals and concerts. A Condition relating to numbers and duration of rehearsal and sound checks was attached to the granted licence. 5. Parking Restrictions/Traffic Management/ incomplete application A draft event management plan is what is required to be lodged as part of an application for An Outdoor Event Licence Application. This plan and information is developed and evolves during the course of the licensing process, having regard to previous events held in the venue, submissions made and exchanges of information both at statutory and bilateral meetings. Dublin City Council is satisfied that the licence application and documents submitted comply with the requirements of the Page 59

60 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and associated regulations. It should be further noted that Croke Park have been running events for the last 20 years in the redeveloped stadium and locals are well aware of the traffic management and security plans that go in place associated with such events. The issue of using the car park in Clonliffe College for events associated with Croke Park is covered under the Planning Permission associated with the redevelopment of the stadium and in any case this proposed event is being applied for by way of licence so any approval for use of land associated with the event is stand alone. 6. Sanitation - Public Toilets on street locations External toilets will be provided at agreed locations. 7. Local Residents- General Event Cordon Area Access/Access for people with disabilities. The Venue Management Community Team members work with the Gardai and stewards regarding resident s access and all reasonable efforts are made to keep access restriction and disruption to a minimum for local residents. Should any person with a disability require medical provision or access to their property, arrangements will be made through the emergency services or through the residents hotline to assist in any required way. 8. Anti Social Behaviour a) An Garda Siochana as is usual for events in Croke Park will be putting in place controls around the Venue by way of a Section 21 order should a licence be granted for the event. No alcohol is allowed to be consumed on the street inside the event cordon. An Garda Siochana are well experienced in dealing with events of all type in Croke Park including outdoor concerts. An Garda Siochana have indicated that the policing and external security plans for the proposed concerts will take into account the potential public order related issues associated with this event, such as drinking in public, public intoxication, anti social behaviour and public urination. The Promoter has undertaken to provide a significant number of stewards/security personnel to be deployed outside the stadium to assist in reducing the potential for public order related incidents. An Garda Siochana have also sent me a copy of their plan relating to the proposed event. There is a requirement by Dublin City Council to provide a resident s hotline to deal with any local complaints associated with the concert. 9. Works Schedule Working hours on temporary structures associated with the Concert will be restricted as normal from 8am to 10pm with 1am being given on the night of the concert to remove what is required from the stage and pitch. These working hours for concerts are standard across the City for all large scale outdoor concert events. 10. Submissions/Observations made outlining benefits of concerts in terms of employment and to local businesses and good atmosphere brought to the area. Area is carefully cleaned after events in Croke Park. Events promote the area positively an area that can receive negative coverage. Dublin City Council notes these submissions and is aware of the benefits of concerts to the City and the points raised. Page 60

61 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.72 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive to provide an estimate (both in number and financial impact) of the number of positions in DCC have been lost as a result of services, such as Household Waste Collection, Third Level Student grants, Homeless Hostels, Insurance etc.) no longer being provided by Dublin City Council and if the Chief Executive can also confirm whether, or not, such a reduction in staff correlates with the reduction in services. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: I wish to advise that all the above issues were dealt with in a report by the Chief Executive to the Corporate Policy Group on 23rd March The full report is attached. Q.73 COUNCILLOR NIAL RING To ask the Chief Executive the following (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.74 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.75 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.76 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.77 COUNCILLOR EDEL MORAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.78 COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MC GRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.79 COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MC GRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) Page 61

62 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply will issue to the Councillor directly within two weeks. Q.80 COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MC GRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.81 COUNCILLOR SEAMAS MC GRATTAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.82 COUNCILLOR ANDREW MONTAGUE To ask the Chief Executive will the council clean the footpath opposite Whitehall Church on the Swords Road between the bus stop at the junction with Collins Avenue and the pedestrian crossing at the church? It s the pavement along the main road, and not the pavement alongside the houses. (See photo) It is covered in muck, and it s a frequent route for people getting the bus to the church. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Waste Management Services had the footpath cleaned at the above mentioned location on the 3rd April Q.83 COUNCILLOR ANDREW MONTAGUE To ask the Chief Executive will the Council install ramps on Ballygall Parade. The residents report a lot of speeding cars. This road used to be a bus route in the past, and so wasn t deemed suitable for ramps, but it is no longer a bus route. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The Traffic Advisory Group, at its meeting of 30th January, 2018, did not recommend speed ramps on Ballygall Parade. Ballygall Parade is currently traffic-calmed with six speed cushions adequately placed to reduce vehicle speed. The installation of additional cushions/ramps will further encourage harsh braking and consequent heavy acceleration in-between. The Traffic Advisory Group, therefore, did not recommend additional speed ramps on Ballygall Parade. Q.84 COUNCILLOR PATRICK COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive the number of couples without children registered as homeless. Page 62

63 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The latest homeless figures from February 2018 show that there were a total of 2,176 singles with no children in emergency accommodation. All aggregate figures published refer to singles / couples however no distinction is made between singles and couples for reporting purposes. Q.85 COUNCILLOR PATRICK COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive to state what correspondence he has received from Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the National Transport Agency in relation to the proposed Metrolink route. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The Chief Executive did not receive any correspondence from TII or the NTA on the route of the proposed Metrolink. However, he is a member of the Board of the NTA and the proposed route was discussed by the Board. Q.86 COUNCILLOR PATRICK COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive the total number of complaints received relating to short term airbnb style lettings during 2017 broken down by area. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: There were approx 40 complaints made in 2017 relating to short term holiday style lettings. The majority of these were in the Central and South East Area areas and were evenly distributed across the two areas. Q.87 COUNCILLOR PATRICK COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive the number of preferences expressed for each area by applicants currently on the housing waiting list. I realise this will cause some double counting if one person has three preferences expressed on their form, but it's not about the total number, I am trying to understand demand for each area and n that case each preference for area A or area K or whichever area should be counted. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Table 1(a) shows the March 2018 Housing List, illustrating all of the area preference choices that have been expressed by applicants. This table includes the same applicant being counted up to 3 times depending on the number of Areas selected. Page 63

64 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 March 2018 Housing List all area preferences BAND 1 HOUSING TABLE 1 (a) Area B Area D Area E Area H Area J Area K Area L Area M Area N Area P Grand Total Traveller Priority Housing Medical Priority Housing Medical Priority older person Band 1 Welfare Priority Welfare Priority older person Homeless Priority Homeless Priority older person Band 1 Grand Total BAND 2 HOUSING Area B Area D Area E Area H Area J Area K Area L Area M Area N Area P Grand Total Band 2 Housing List Band 2 Band 2 Housing List older person Band 2 Grand Total BAND 3 HOUSING Area B Area D Area E Area H Area J Area K Area L Area M Area N Area P Grand Total Band 3 Housing List Band 3 Band 3 Housing List older person Band 3 Grand Total TOTAL Housing List Total * It should also be noted that the current number of Active Housing Applications on the Housing list is 19,381 Q.88 COUNCILLOR CHRIS ANDREWS To ask the Chief Executive when you get a chance drive down Belmont Avenue and then into Mt Eden Road, Donnybrook there are a number of Potholes on Mount Eden and Belmont Ave. They have been reported so many of these over the last number of years and they are just being temporarily filled in and re-appear year in year out. It s got to the stage that the only solution is a re-surface of both these roads. Can these roads be resurfaced? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: I will arrange for these roads to be inspected, however I would say that they are not part of our 2018 Resurfacing Programme but will be considered for next year s programme. Q.89 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.90 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.91 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Page 64

65 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.92 COUNCILLOR DAITHI DOOLAN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.93 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive if a permanent solution can be found to prevent stolen cars being driven onto the green between Clonshaugh Drive and Moatview, for example semi sunken boulders that cannot be shifted. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The Parks and Landscape Services are actively engaging with other departments and the Gardaí to try and find a more robust workable solution. It is hoped a more aesthetic solution than semi-sunken boulders can be arrived that also might also allow for emergency and maintenance access but this may be the most practical solution in the short to medium term. Q.94 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.95 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive to reconsider the response that residents in Clare Hall have received thus far from Council officials to their legitimate complaint about the inadequacy of their street lighting. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Clarehall, that includes Temple View Estate and Elmfield Estate, is a very large residential area. If residents could identify some streets or areas that are of particular concern to them then a review of those streets or areas will be undertaken. However, in general, it has to be stated that the new lighting is considered to be satisfactory. Q.96 COUNCILLOR MICHAEL O BRIEN To ask the Chief Executive if the request from a resident in Baldoyle for traffic noise reduction measures on the road bridge near the Baldoyle Industrial Estate can be entertained. (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: An inspection was completed on Grange Road. The carriageway is in good condition. No localised repairs or resurfacing is programmed at present. Dublin City Council is a self funding authority and does not receive grants from the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport for road maintenance works. At this point in time no funding has been allocated to Dublin City Council as part of the National Development Plan for road maintenance works. Page 65

66 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Dublin City Council has approximately 1700km of road in its charge and last year resurfaced 12.3 km of Regional roads and 14.7km of Local roads. At this point in time it is not possible to advise if funding will be available to resurface the Grange Road as part of a future works programme in view of the significant demands on resources. It should be noted that where traffic speeds are lower than 50 km/h, traffic noise is mainly attributable to engine, transmission and exhaust noise, especially from lorries and buses. Where speeds are higher, the major component of traffic noise comes from the tyre/road interaction. In the case of Grange Road the speed limit is 50km/hr so the installation of a low noise road surface may have only a limited impact on noise production. Q.97 COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.98 COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.99 COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor Q.100 COUNCILLOR GARY GANNON To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.101 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the number of HAP tenancies lost since the introduction of the scheme and the reason for the loss? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: There have been 28 HAP Tenancies lost out of 1,303 HAP tenancies set up since the introduction of the Mainstream HAP scheme which was introduced the 1st March The breakdown is as follows; 14 Tenants Voluntarily exited the scheme as they no longer wished to avail of HAP, e.g. 9 moved out of property / 2 moved back in with their parents / 2 moved abroad / 1 tried to move their partner in which was not accepted by the Landlord. 12 Notice to Quit s were served by the landlord e.g. 9 landlords were selling properties / 2 cases of anti social behaviour / 1 RTB case in relation to rent arrears. Page 66

67 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April situation where a tenant was ceased due to non payment of Differential Rent. 1 situation where the tenant accepted an offer of Social Housing. Q.102 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive in relation to the reply to Q.119 February 2018 City Council meeting, can the Chief Executive confirm that there are no homeless facilities exclusively for ex-addicts or addicts in recovery? Can he also detail the following? a) The number beds in the Temporary Emergency Accommodation facility in Amiens Street and the operator managing the facility? b) The number of drug free beds provided for stable clients on segregated floors in other TEA s and the location and operators of such facilities? c) The total number of emergency beds provided by the DRHE? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: a) The Aimen Street facility provides Temporary Emergency Accommodation for up to 40 and is operated by Crosscare. b) There are 4 further facilities that provide such Temporary Emergency Accommodation:- Teach Mhuire, operated by Cuan Mhuire (6) Camberley, operated by Sophia (6) Fingal, operated by PMVT (6) Clonturk Rd, operated by PMVT (11) c) There are approximately 2,000 emergency beds for single adults. Q.103 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive in relation to Red Light Camera systems can the Chief Executive answer the following questions. a) Can he confirm the number of RLC systems deployed in Dublin? b) Can he detail the number of fines issued at the locations where RLC systems have been deployed since their introduction? c) Do Dublin City Council intend to deploy more RLC systems given the increased traffic congestion since the introduction of the LUAS? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The red light camera system was installed and is managed by TII in conjunction with AGS. As far as we are aware there are two cameras operating in the DCC area, one at the luas line at Benburb Street and on at St John Road, South Circular Road. AGS and TII will be contacted in relation to the number of fines issues and the Councillor will be informed of their response in due course. AGS and TII will be contacted in relation to possible further installations and the Councillor will be informed of their response in due course. Page 67

68 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.104 COUNCILLOR CIERAN PERRY To ask the Chief Executive regarding complaints I ve received about the nonenforcement of the Control of Horses Act. Can the Chief Executive detail the following? a) How many people have been given written permission to graze horses on Council land in each administrative area over the last two years? b) How many horses have been impounded in the South Central area, per month, over the last two years? c) How many of the horses impounded have been taken for fly grazing? d) How many reports of stray houses have been received, per month, in each of the administrative areas over the last two years? CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The Licensing Unit do not give anybody permission to graze horses on Council land. There were 91 horses seized and impounded in the South Central Area in 2016 and 54 in The vast majority of horses are seized at night so it is difficult to determine if they are grazing on public land. In 2016, 273 reports were received and in 2017, 220 reports were received. Some of the reports received were for the same complaint. In 2016, 131 reports were from the South Central Area 25 reports were from the North West Area 100 reports were from the North Central Area 17 reports were from the Central Area In 2017, 110 reports were from the South Central Area 65 reports were from the North West Area 35 reports were from the North Central Area 10 reports were from the Central Area The Licensing Unit keep yearly statistics of seizures and complaints rather than monthly statistics. Q.105 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive for a full update on all training and awareness sessions which have or will be given to Councillors prior to 25 May 2018 (the date on which the GDPR takes effect). CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: GDPR awareness sessions for the Councillors will take place on the 27th April Details will be circulated to the Councillors very shortly. Q.106 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive to identify the scenarios in which the National Transport Authority s proposal for the Merrion Gates (a) would, and (b) would not, require planning permission to be sought from a local authority before it could come before Page 68

69 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 An Bord Pleanala. I previously asked the below question for the March 2018 Council meeting and with respect it has not been answered. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The National Transport Authority may sanction that Dublin City Council implement proposals for Merion Gates. In that scenario, Dublin City Council will determine the appropriate statutory planning process. This will follow either the Part 8 Process or the Part V (submission to An Bord Plaenála). On the other hand, should the NTA consider it would be more convenient, more expeditious, more effective or more economic if the project was to be implemented by the NTA, it has the authority, following consultation with Dublin City Council, to proceed with the project. Notwithstanding the above, no decision has been made on whether the two local authorities, Dublin City and Dun Loaghaire Rathdown will have responsibility for delivery, or whether this will be retained by the NTA. Q.107 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.108 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.109 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.110 COUNCILLOR EMMA MURPHY To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.111 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive regarding my previous Council question 65 for March which I received the response below: Q.65 COUNCILLOR FRANK KENNEDY To ask the Chief Executive to take all necessary remedial measures to address the problems from the grass area which runs alongside the Grand Canal, parallel to The Moorings apartment complex, Portobello which is in an appalling condition. As Page 69

70 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 evidenced by the attached photograph, it creates a serious risk of falls for pedestrians. It is also dangerous for cyclists (who use this path despite the fact that such usage is prohibited) and an eyesore. To ask the Chief Executive to address this problem and to provide a report to the Council as to what these measures constitute. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: This area is not within the remit of Dublin City Council. It is the responsibility of Waterways Ireland who may be contacted directly at Eastern Region, Floor 2, Block C, Ashtowngate, Navan Rd, Dublin 15, D15 Y3EK or phone number However, the problem is caused by Dublin City Council because the reason why the grass area is in such bad condition (see photo attached) is because every morning Council officials drive along this path to empty bins these vehicles create the tracks evident in the photos. Of course it is quite proper that the bins must be emptied but I formally ask the Chief Executive to work with Waterways Ireland to bring about an appropriate solution (which may include provision of a gravel path, or an alternative method to emptying the bins in this area). Simply outsourcing the issue to Waterways Ireland is not acceptable when the Council has a major causative role in the problem. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The Waste Management Division will work with Waterways Ireland to identify and implement a workable solution to this issue to ensure that damage to the grass area caused by bin servicing is minimised or eliminated while continuing to provide the service. Q.112 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to arrange for a full inspection of the maintenance issues at (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.113 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive if the (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.114 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to make contact with the (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.115 COUNCILLOR ANTHONY CONNAGHAN To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Page 70

71 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.116 COUNCILLOR NAOISE O MUIRI To ask the Chief Executive in relation to the report to the Strategic Housing Development application ABP (lands east of St Pauls College) makes reference to a potential land-swap between Dublin City Council and the applicant. Can the Chief Executive confirm my understanding that a swap of this nature would constitute a disposal and would thus be the subject of a full vote of Dublin City Council. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: An exchange of lands constitutes a disposal and in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 would be subject to the consent of the Elected Members of the City Council. However, recent legal advice states that minor boundary adjustments can be dealt with under the Property Registration Authority s Rule 141 which provides for the amendment of a boundary with the consent of both parties without the necessity for the sealing of a Deed of Transfer. Q.117 COUNCILLOR DAVID COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive to outline the process behind the decisions to remove parking bays from Delcassian downs, Glasnevin and replace them with double yellow lines. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: It was recommended to install double yellow lines at this location due to a number of queries regarding difficulty of access on the road for vehicles on the western side of the green on Dalcassian Downs. From site inspection, it was noted that vehicles parking opposite one another were causing an obstruction to traffic flow. It is imperative to maintain traffic flow particularly with respect for emergency vehicles. The decision was made to install double yellow lines via the standard Traffic Advisory Group process which was noted also at the North West Area Committee meeting of 20th February, Following several representations the Traffic Advisory Group has written to those concerned stating that; the City Council would have no objection to placing double yellow lines immediately outside the houses and to re-instating the pay and display and permit parking area along the green. In order to proceed on this basis, the City Council will require confirmation in writing, such as a petition signed by the households concerned, in support of double yellow lines being placed outside houses No. 34 to 43 inclusive, and to re-instating pay and display and permit parking along the green. Please note that the double yellow lines would prohibit parking on that side of the road, immediately outside houses No. 34 to 43 inclusive, including across driveways Page 71

72 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 Q.118 COUNCILLOR DAVID COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update in relation to implementation of an affordable housing scheme for the city. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Currently there is no Affordable Housing Scheme in the City or indeed any other part of the country. We expect that the Government will shortly announce the details of such a Scheme on a National Basis. In the meantime Dublin City Council has identified a number of sites that may be suitable for the development of Affordable Housing (see monthly Housing Supply Report) and these are being progressed. Q.119 COUNCILLOR DAVID COSTELLO To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update in relation to discussions with the HSE in relation to providing a primary care centre for Finglas. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The Development of a Primary Care Centre in Finglas is a matter for the Health Services Executive (HSE). There have been discussions between Dublin City Council and the HSE in relation to exploring the possibility of a DCC owned site being made available for such a development, but, no agreement/decision has been reached on this. Q.120 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O FARRELL To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.121 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O FARRELL To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.122 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O FARRELL To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.123 COUNCILLOR DAMIAN O FARRELL To ask the Chief Executive (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.124 COUNCILLOR PAUL MC AULIFFE To ask the Chief Executive can two trees be planted on McKee Avenue (details supplied) Page 72

73 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Tree planting has finished for the season. The sites will be inspected and if suitable will be included in the schedule for next winter s tree planting programme. Q.125 COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE To ask the Chief Executive to acknowledge the success our Housing Development Section achieved in acquiring the lands of the former Scoil Eanna on the Crumlin Road. Can this acquisition now be used to provide for much needed Public Housing and community facilities on this site? Can the original house be retained and refurbished to provide for a permanent Library incorporating community meeting rooms. There is long established need for a library in the Drimnagh area. Can the Chief Executive also use the opportunity of providing housing on this site to simultaneously plan for the complete regeneration of the Rafter s Road/Lissadel Road maisonette complex. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Proposals for the Scoil Eanna site and some other adjoining sites are at a preliminary stage. When the extent of the development site has been defined, an assessment will be undertaken to determine the development options of the site. We are also currently reviewing the options and preparing initial development plans for the maisonette complex on Rafter s Road / Lissadel Road site. Q.126 COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE To ask the Chief Executive to ask our Housing Development Section to bring forward plans to provide Older Persons Accommodation on the site of the Fr. Lar Redmond Centre on Keeper Road Dublin 12. The local residents groups are prepared to support this proposal but are very concerned about the delays in progressing this development particularly as the centre is long since closed and is attracting antisocial behaviour in the vicinity. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: It is proposed to demolish the old community premises and to develop a small scheme of social housing for senior citizens on this site. In the first instance we are seeking Tenders from contractors for the demolition job while at the same time we will begin the initial design process for the housing Q.127 COUNCILLOR PAT DUNNE To ask the Chief Executive to ask our Housing Maintenance Section to have a cracked pane of glass replaced in the newly installed windows in the back bedroom of his house at (details supplied). Our Tenant reports that the crack appeared when the windows were been installed. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The cracked pane of glass in the window will be replaced within the next 2 weeks. Q.128 COUNCILLOR PAUL MC AULIFFE To ask the Chief Executive to replace the speed ramps in Barry Park and Barry Drive in Dublin 11. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Road Maintenance Services has inspected the ramps at the above mentioned roads and will carry out the necessary repairs to the ramps that have been found unsatisfactory (i.e. in front of details supplied). These works will be carried out Page 73

74 Appendix A Minutes Council Meeting 9 th April 2018 when a road maintenance crew is available in this area, subject to other road works priorities. Q.129 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive can Housing Maintenance please indicate when the following (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: A reply has been issued to the Councillor. Q.130 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive to please give me a full update on the legal efforts to secure the Kilmainham Mill building, an industrial heritage project, the alleged purchases of the Mill & the requirements of the purchasers to secure the fabric of this beautiful building. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The company which owned Kilmainham Mills entered receivership and the Chief Valuer made an offer to the Receiver in respect of the purchase by DCC of the property. The offer was not accepted and the Receiver has since sold the property to another party. The Chief Valuer is endeavouring to engage with the new owner but without success to date. Court proceedings were recommended, under Section 63 of the Planning & Development Acts (as amended) as the owners failed to comply with the Endangerment Notice that was issued. The file is currently with the Law Agents awaiting a Court date. However as the site is now sold, (information that we were only made aware of) a new Endangerment Notice will be issued on these owners, this is currently in progress. Q.131 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief executive that Dublin City Council please place a concrete landing to allow the re-instatement of the 79 Bus Stop at 162 Cherry Orchard Ave Cherry Orchard Dublin 10, Dublin Bus have said they require the concrete landing to allow people get off the bus in a safe manner, the stop is now gone 2 years waiting for the landing next to the Park here. CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: Dublin City Council Engineer will assess the bus stop location in question and revert back with findings in due course. Q.132 COUNCILLOR VINCENT JACKSON To ask the Chief Executive could the legal papers to allow the following (details supplied) CHIEF EXECUTIVE S REPLY: The matter will be investigated and a formal response will be sent to the applicant and the Councillor. Page 74

75 Special City Council Meeting 24/04/2018 COMHAIRLE CATHRACH BHAILE ÁTHA CLIATH Miontuairiscí Chruinniú Speisialta a tionóladh ar 24 Aibreán 2018 i Seomra na Comhairle, Halla na Cathrach, Cnoc Chorcaí ag 6.15 i.n. I Láthair an tardmheara Micheal Mac Donncha sa chathaoir. Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir: Comhairleoir: Chris Andrews Paddy Bourke Janice Boylan Tom Brabazon Christy Burke Claire Byrne Cathleen Carney Boud Aine Clancy Anthony Connaghan Patrick Costello Ciáran Cuffe Pat Dunne Gaye Fagan Anne Feeney Oifigigh Owen Keegan Richard Shakespeare John O Hara Declan Flanagan Mary Freehill Gary Gannon Alison Gilliland Paul Hand Deirdre Heney Jane Horgan-Jones Andrew Keegan Greg Kelly Dermot Lacey John Lyons Ray McAdam Ruairí McGinley Sean Paul Mahon Andrew Montague Terence O Keeffe Oonagh Casey Yvonne Kelly Michael Mullooly Rebecca Moynihan Emma Murphy Críona Ní Dhálaigh Michael O Brien Claire O Connor Damian O Farrell Ciáran O Moore Naoise Ó Muirí Larry O Toole Cieran Perry Nial Ring Éilis Ryan Sonya Stapleton Deirdre Ni Raghallaigh Mary Conway Caroline Fallon 1. The Lord Mayor opened the meeting by outlining the reason for the meeting and how it would proceed. The meeting was convened on foot of the following request signed by Councillors Naoise Ó Muirí, Ciaran O Moore, Sean Paul Mahon, Damian O Farrell, Jane Horgan-Jones and Deirdre Heney Pursuant to Standing Orders and Local Government Legislation the following Members of Dublin City Council request the Lord Mayor to convene a special meeting of the City Council to assess and debate the implications of the recent An Bord Pleanála decision regarding the lands east of St. Pauls School for Z15 zoned lands across the City and for the Development Plan 2. Mr John O Hara, City Planner, then gave an outline of the background to the recent An Bord Pleanála decision regarding the lands east of St. Paul s School and an overview of the wider implications for Z15 zoned lands across the City and for the Development Plan. He also outlined methods of protecting Z15 zoned Page 75

76 Special City Council Meeting 24/04/2018 landed into the future. Full details of his contribution can be found in Appendix A to these Minutes 3. Councillors Naoise Ó Muirí, Ciaran O Moore, Sean Paul Mahon, Damian O Farrell, Jane Horgan-Jones and Deirdre Heney put forward the following resolution: That this City Council as a matter of urgency takes all possible steps including seeking leave for a Judicial Review to reinforce the primacy of the City Development Plan as the plan for our city in response to An Bord Pleanála s recent decision regarding Z15 lands (Reference ABP ). The motion was put and carried. The meeting concluded at 7.30pm Correct. LORD MAYOR MEETINGS ADMINISTRATOR Page 76

77 Appendix A to Minutes of Special Meeting 24/04/2018 APPENDIX A - Briefing Note for City Council Meeting on 24/04/18. Strategic Housing Development: ABP Land East of St. Pauls College, Raheny, Dublin 5; 1. On 28 th March 2018, An Bord Pleanala (ABP) under Strategic Housing Development legislation, granted Planning Permission for 536 residential units (104 houses and 432 Apartments) on a 6.4 Ha site, zoned for Z15 purposes in the city Development plan (for institutional and community purposes). A separate planning application for 2 all weather playing pitches and a sports hall (3777/17) was refused permission by the Planning Authority on 27 th March, with no notification of an appeal to date. 2. On the 26 th February, the Chief Executive submitted a report to ABP, as required by the SHD legislation, following consultations with the Area Committee. In essence, while the Chief Executives Report considered the provision of housing accommodation to be acceptable in principle, refusal was recommended on the grounds that the proposed development lacked detail in relation to timetables for the use of the playing fields, and that it had not been demonstrated that the proposal secures the retention of the main community uses including space for expansion of such uses. The Planning report concluded there was a shortfall in the 25% publicly open space objective (to 18.7%). Furthermore, the Chief Executives report was not satisfied that the proposed development would maintain the favourable conservation condition of light-bellied Brent Geese and would not affect the integrity of the North Bull Island SPA (Special Protection Area). 3. However, the Inspector and the Board reached different conclusions from those of the Planning Authority in their interpretation of Development Plan Policy and environmental considerations. In essence the Board took the view that the institutional zoning objective on the wider Z15 lands is being retained (in St. Pauls College). This view is supported by the Department of Education which indicated it has no objection to the proposal. In relation to the 25% open space objective, the Board considered that the shortfall could be compensated for by the c1000m 2 gym, and community facilities and the amount of recreational lands in the locality. This included site visits to St. Anne s Park which showed not all the pitches were in use (albeit based on one observation on Sunday 25 February 2018 at 1pm.) Condition 23 of the Board s Decision requires a S48 financial contribution to be made to the PA, in lieu of the provision of open space. With regard to Brent Geese, the Board carried out an Appropriate Assessment, and concluded that the proposed development, either by itself or in combination with other development in the vicinity is not likely to have any impact on the integrity of the European sites. It was concluded that there are some 132 feeding areas for the Brent Geese across the Dublin area, and that there is capacity for the feeding areas to absorb the loss of St. Paul s. 4. The Planning Authority and the Board have taken what is clearly a different interpretation of the weight to be given to various aspects of Development Plan Policy in this particular case. In this respect there are two areas which need to be considered, (i) whether there are grounds for judicial review, and (ii) whether the policy objectives of the Development Plan need to be reviewed in relation to institutional and community uses. (i) The validity of a decision taken by the Board may only be questioned by making an application for judicial review pursuant to Section 50, 50A and 50B of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and Order 84 of The Rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No. 15 of 1986). It should be noted that any challenge taken by way of judicial review may Page 77

78 Appendix A to Minutes of Special Meeting 24/04/2018 question only the validity of the decision and the Courts do not adjudicate on the merits of the development from the perspectives of the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and/or effects on the environment. Section 50A(3) states that leave for judicial review shall not be granted unless the Court is satisfied that there are substantial grounds for contending that the decision is invalid or ought to be quashed and that the applicant has a sufficient interest in the matter which is the subject of the application or in cases involving environmental impact assessment is a body complying with specified criteria. This is a high bar that any applicant must cross in order to seek leave from the High Court to a challenge a decision of a planning authority. In this particular case, while there are different interpretations of planning policy, it is considered there are no reasonable grounds for taking a judicial review against An Bord Pleanala. (ii) With regard to Development Plan policy for Z15 lands, it is noted that the current wording takes account of High Court Judgement 2011 No. 56 Judicial Review, which found there were insufficient planning reasons to justify removing residential from being open for consideration in all cases. At present the Z15 zoning objective requires that any proposed housing development shall be required to demonstrate how the proposal is in accordance with and assists in securing the aims of the zoning objective; how it secures the retention of the main institutional and community uses on the lands, including space for any necessary expansion of such uses; how it secures the retention of existing functional open space e.g. school playing fields; and the manner in which the nature and scale of the proposal integrates with the surrounding lands. In addition the 25% area must show how the space will be designed to protect existing sporting and recreational uses that are available predominantly for community uses. It would appear that the main reason for the difference in interpretation of this policy between the Planning Authority and the Board is due to local circumstances, including the proximity of St. Anne s Park. Each proposal on Z15 lands must be assessed on its own particular merits. The Planning Authority is not opposed to the delivery of high quality residential development on this part of St Paul s subject to the satisfactory resolution of the zoning objective and biodiversity issues. The provision of 500+ residential units in an area well served by public transport and a range of community facilities is in accordance with broader policies aimed at addressing the housing crisis. Given the above considerations, the Chief Executive is minded not to initiate Judicial Review proceedings against An Bórd Pleanala in this case. Having said that, it may be prudent to ascertain legal opinion as to whether there are further options and refinements to the Z15 policy which may be made which will ensure community facilities on institutional lands are retained insofar as is legally possible. John O Hara Dublin City Planner Page 78

79 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 117/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Head of Finance Monthly Local Fund Statement Background Attached for consideration by the elected members in this March Council Agenda is the Local Fund Statement for the period 24 th February 2018 to 30 th March This report is presented in a format agreed at the Finance SPC and noted by the City Council at its meeting in September The agreed format provides information on: Monthly receipts and payments for current period and same period last year. Cumulative receipts and payments for current year and last year. Details of main receipting areas and receipts over 1m for the current month and same period last year. Details of payroll payments and non pay payments over 1m in the current month and same period last year. Overview Over the period 24/02/18 to 30/03/18 Dublin City Council made payments to the value of 136.4m. Dublin City Council receipted 122.6m of funds with a period deficit of receipts over payments of 13.8m moving to a net debit balance at period end of 41.9m. This value of 41.9m is the maximum value applicable, as it includes the full value of payments made whether cashed or not. As at 30/03/2018 Dublin City Council had placed 116m on investment. The net transfer to investment over the period was 14m. There were 5 weeks in each of the March periods for 2018 and Receipts During the period Dublin City Council receipted 122.6m. 28.2m was received from Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, of which 12.5m was in respect of Section 10 Homeless Expenditure for Quarter , 5.2m received for Rapid Build programme, 2.3m for Priory Hall Remediation, and 5.1m for Dolphin House Regeneration. 6.1m was received from Irish Water in respect of costs incurred through the execution of the Service Level Agreement in January and February Parking meter receipts in the period amount to 2.4m, 1.1m from collections and 1.3m from tags and mobile receipts. Commercial rates receipts in the period amount to 50.6m. 1.5m was received from the HSE in respect of the Ambulance Service. 3.1m was received from South Dublin in respect of their contribution to the Fire Service for January and February 2018, and 1.2m from Dun Laoghaire Rathdown in respect of their contribution. Page 79

80 Payments During the period Dublin City Council made payments to the value of 136.4m. 14.6m was paid to the Revenue Commissioners in respect of PAYE/PRSI. 4.5m was also paid to the Revenue Commissioners, of which, 2.5m was in respect of Value Added Tax for January/February 2018, and 1.6m in respect of Local Property Tax. A total of 12.4m was paid in contractor payments, of which 6.7m was paid to Irish Public Bodies Mutual Insurance (the first of 3 payments), 2.4m was paid to Eugene Collins Solicitors as a CALF Payment in respect of Armagh Road Crumlin, 1.2m to Purcell Construction re Dolphins Barn, and 2.2m to Crosscare Catholic Social Services. EU/IMF Reporting The next report under the EU/IMF reporting framework is for the 1 st Quarter 2018 (i.e. January March). The deadline for submission of the EU/IMF reports is 25 th May These reports will be included with the Financial Report for the June 2018 City Council meeting. Kathy Quinn Dated: 20 th April 2018 Head of Finance Page 80

81 Local Fund Financial Statement 24 th February th March 2018 Current Year Previous Year Monthly Receipts and Payments 24th February to 30th March th February 2017 to 31st March 2017 Balance Debit (28,146,517) Debit (8,309,337) Payments (136,402,859) (132,514,408) Receipts 122,648, ,214,423 Difference Debit (13,754,418) Debit (21,299,985) Balance Debit (41,900,935) Debit (29,609,322) Note: Note: Overdraft facility 2018: 50m Overdraft facility 2017: 50m At 30th March there were investments of 116m At 31st March there were investments of 126m Cumulative Receipts and Payments 1st January to 30th March st January to 31st March 2017 Opening Balance Credit 1,161,923 Credit 23,340,134 Payments (309,913,546) (287,472,424) Receipts 266,850, ,522,968 Difference Debit (43,062,858) Debit (52,949,456) Debit (41,900,935) Debit (29,609,322) RECEIPTS March 2018 March 2017 Main Receipting Areas Rates 50,583,784 50,500,322 Housing Rents 8,174,782 7,670,787 Housing Loans 2,569,373 2,564,839 Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government 28,210,899 24,347,395 Local Authority 4,402,700 2,738,863 Parking Meter 2,465,881 2,850,894 Development Levies 4,312,458 3,188,590 Toll Income 1,405,403 1,690,003 Individual Receipts Over 1m Irish Water 6,065,657 2,356,761 Ambulance Services 1,530,334 1,530,334 Other Receipts under 1m Other Receipts 12,927,170 11,775,635 Total Receipts 122,648, ,214,423 PAYMENTS March 2018 March 2017 Pay Payroll Payments Salaries & Wages (33,140,485) (31,704,529) Revenue PAYE/RSI (14,593,174) (13,178,296) Non-Pay Payments Over 1m Net Transfer to Investments (14,000,000) (17,000,000) Revenue Commissioners (4,519,652) (3,803,018) Contractor Payments (12,441,291) (8,240,349) Other Payments under 1m Other Payments (57,708,257) (58,588,216) Total Payments (Pay and Non-Pay) (136,402,859) (132,514,408) Page 81

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83 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 79/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Chief Executive (a) Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) & Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) (Part 8) (b) Local Government Act 2001 ( as amended ) In compliance with the provisions of Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) and in compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2001 and pursuant to the requirements of the above, notice is hereby given of Dublin City Council s intention to carry out the following works: Proposed Public Realm Improvement Works to Cathedral Street and Sackville Place Dublin 1. Plan Ref No. 4552/17 The Site: The site consists of two existing parallel streets - Sackville Place and Cathedral Street - which link Marlborough Street with O Connell Street. North Earl Street, another parallel street between the two, is not part of the site. Sackville Place is an existing vehicular street which is c.12m wide, including footpaths on both sides, in the area to the east of Earl Place and 9m wide in the area between Earl Place and O Connell Street. The street has a loading bay and taxi rank along its southern side. The street has a variety of commercial buildings along its southern side, while the former Clery s department store has a frontage along the northern side, with the junction with Earl Place in the centre and a twentieth century block of commercial units at Nos. 1 6 Sackville Place on the east side. Cathedral Street is c.8m to 9m wide in the area between Marlborough Street and Thomas Lane increasing to c.12m wide in the vicinity of the junction with O Connell Street, including a vehicular carriageway with an existing taxi rank along part of the south side and a loading bay along part of the north side, with footpaths on both sides. To the south the street is fronted by a variety of commercial units, including the rear entrance to Dunnes Stores on North Earl Street. To the northwest are the Department of Revenue Offices (Hammam Buildings, O Connell Street) with commercial units fronting the street at ground floor level. The side of St. Mary s Pro- Cathedral on Marlborough Street extends from the east side of Thomas Lane to Marlborough Street. On both streets there is a variety of building types including 1920s redbrick blocks and modern commercial units. A number of the buildings fronting onto the site are protected structures. The site includes the junctions with Earl Place and Thomas Lane and areas of public footpath on Marlborough Street and O Connell Street. O Connell Street is a shopping street which was traditionally Dublin s premier shopping street, leading from Parnell Square to O Connell Bridge, and accommodating the General Post Office, Gresham Hotel and Department of Revenue offices. The Luas Cross City runs from south to north along O Connell Street. Marlborough Street accommodates the Pro- Cathedral and Department of Education offices. The Luas Cross City runs from north to south along Marlborough Street. Page 83

84 The site includes the two streets and their junctions with O Connell Street, Marlborough Street, Earl Place and Thomas Lane. The site comprises areas of Public Street and, as such, is unzoned. The site is within the architectural conservation area (ACA) of O Connell Street. The area of the site adjacent to O Connell Street is also within a conservation area. Site Location Map The Proposal: PROPOSAL Public realm improvement works to Cathedral Street and Sackville Place. Proposals include the removal and replacement of the existing asphalt and concrete road surfaces with a new paved granite carriageway, to include loading bays, disabled parking and taxi ranks. Existing asphalt, concrete and paved footpaths are to be removed and replaced with new granite flags, while retaining areas of historic paving and kerbs. The proposals include the removal of the existing street furniture and replacement with new street furniture, tree planting, seasonal planting containers and seating. Changes to existing traffic movements on Cathedral Street are proposed in tandem with the proposed public realm improvement works and the recently completed LUAS Cross City works. The proposals include all necessary service, utility and associated site works. The works Page 84

85 will be programmed such that businesses can remain open and disruption is minimised. The areas for the proposed works lie within the designated O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area and the Scheme of Special Planning Control for O'Connell Street and Environs The proposed works relate to the public realm adjacent to the following protected structures: Ref Marlborough Street, Dublin 1: St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Ref Marlborough Street, Dublin 1: House and shop, Ref O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1: Department Store (Clery's), Ref O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1: Commercial Premises. In accordance with the Council Directive 92/43/ECC as amended by Council Directive 97/62/EC, Appropriate Assessment does not apply. Plans and particulars of the proposed development will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy for a period of not less than 4 weeks from Monday 18th December 2017 until Friday 22nd December 2017 & from Tuesday 2nd January 2018 until Friday 26th January 2018 (inclusive) at the offices of Dublin City Council, Planning & Property Development Department, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday to Friday 09.00hrs to 16.30hrs. Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed development and dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated may be made in writing to the Executive Manager, Planning & Property development Department, Dublin City Council, Block 4, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 before 16.30hrs on Friday 9th February LOCATION Cathedral Street and Sackville Place, Dublin 1 APPLICANT Environment & Transportation Dept. Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 DATE LODGED 18-Dec-2017 PLAN REF NO. 4552/17 ZONING Z5 APPLICATION TYPE LAW DATE OF SITE INSPECTION 30/01/2018 SITE NOTICE In order 30/01/2018 ZONING Z5 to consolidate and facilitate the development of the central area, and to identify, reinforce, strengthen and protect its civic design character and dignity. The site is situated within the architectural conservation area (ACA) of O Connell Street. The area of the site adjacent to O Connell Street is also part of a conservation area. Page 85

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90 Consultation: A presentation of the proposed public realm improvements works to Cathedral St. and Sackville Place was made to the Central Area Committee on 14th November 2017, and the committee were notified of the intention to commence the Part 8 process. The application for Part 8 permission was lodged on 18 th December 2017 and the period to make written submissions and observations concluded on 9 th February The members of the Central Area Committee were briefed on the outcome of the public consultation on 13 th March The issues raised in the written submissions and observations are summarised in the next section. Submissions and Observations: The proposed Part 8 development was available for inspection from Monday 18th December 2017 until Friday 22nd December 2017 & from Tuesday 2nd January 2018 until Friday 26th January 2018 (inclusive) at the Planning & Property Development Department, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, Monday to Friday 09.00hrs to 16.30hrs. and plans and particulars of the scheme were on public display at the offices of Dublin City Council, Wood Quay during this period. Submissions or observations in relation to the proposed development could be made, in writing, to be received before 16.30hrs on Friday 9 th February Eleven third party submissions were received, from or on behalf of Robbie Sinnott (Blind Legal Alliance), St. Mary s Pro-Cathedral, Sackville Hotel Property Ltd, the Department of Revenue, the Irish Wheelchair Association, the PPN (Public Participatory Network) Disability Linkage Group, Brannigans pub (Cathedral Street), Dunnes Stores, OCS Properties (Clerys site), Dublin Town and the Vintage Teapot (Cathedral Street). Issues raised in the submissions include the following: Delineation between footpath and road surfaces Absence of kerbs between footpaths and carriageways resulting in a serious health and safety risk for blind people, with and without guide dogs; Minimum height of 60mm is needed for guide dogs to safely navigate kerbs; bollards and tactile paving have no meaning for guide dogs and they are trained to avoid bollards; Blind people using white canes also use kerbs as a landmark, may not be aware of tactile paving and may miss bollards altogether; Long planters are better than bollards but still do not indicate which is the road and which is the footpath; Objection to replacement of concrete and asphalt surfaces with granite, as granite is more slippery when wet, while rough granite can be difficult to traverse; Paving of vehicular and pedestrian areas should be in a different tone to assist mobility and visually impaired persons; query whether current paving on O Connell Street meets these criteria; The focus of the PPN is to empower and assist groups in participating in local decision making; A quarter of a million people in Ireland have some sort of visual impairment with 54,000 having a severe visual impairment; Existing kerbing should be maintained with a step between the public footpath and public road, as this is better for visually impaired people, wheelchair users, guide dogs and for maintaining a barrier to avoid cars mounting the footpath; If the road is raised to the level of the footpath a tactile guiding strip like the one on Grafton Street should be used to act as a boundary between the footpath and the road; The dished pavements and tactile markings at junctions are necessary for orientation and navigation for wheelchair users and people with disabilities; Tactile markings could be used to identify safe places to cross the street; Page 90

91 A tactile guiding strip could be used to navigate around tables, chairs and street furniture; Planters could also be used as a solid box type screening; Cathedral Street National, architectural and social importance of the Pro-Cathedral with national religious ceremonies taking place - a proper standard of finishes would be required; Improvement works should extend for the entire length of Thomas Lane; Surfaces and paving along Thomas Lane are in poor condition and provide a poor setting for the Pro-Cathedral; Lack of lighting, anti-social activity, illegal parking and dumping of litter on Thomas Lane; Proposed seating should be closer to O Connell Street to allow its use to be monitored; Changes in level of paving abutting the walls of the Pro-Cathedral could result in water ingress to the vaults; Ongoing problem with litter on Cathedral Street due to bins overflowing; Bollards on Cathedral Street should not interfere with access to crypt of Pro- Cathedral and ramp access to the side; Could disabled parking be provided closer to ramp at side of Pro-Cathedral? There is already ample taxi parking in the Cathedral Street area and disabled parking or cycle parking would be of more benefit; Taxis should not be permitted to do U-turns on Cathedral Street; Better retail frontages needed on south side of Cathedral Street to replace substations and plant rooms; Any interference to events taking place in the Pro-Cathedral during works should be minimised; Instead of two disabled parking spaces on the south side of Cathedral Street there should be one on each side; There should be no street furniture blocking the disabled parking spaces (note bicycle locked to pole blocking disabled space); There should be double yellow lines behind the disabled parking spaces to allow for maneouvering into them; Suggest that Revenue have a small loading bay on Thomas Lane to allow access for contractors; Works should not impede public access to Revenue office on Cathedral Street; Need dished crossings at junctions of Cathedral Street with Marlborough Street and O Connell Street with gradients no steeper than 1:12; Metal tactile paving should not be used; Granite paved surface on Cathedral Street should be non-slip and should have a colour differential between pavement and carriageway; Seating should be no lower than 450mm from ground level, with minimum 450mm seat depth and 100mm heel space; perch type seating should be considered and sufficient space would be required for wheelchairs alongside the seating; Positioning of drainage grilles should be against the direction of travel; Litter bins should not reduce the footpath width; Directional signage should be provided at junctions; Tree planters should be rounded and should not reduce the width of the pathway; Opportunity to provide level access for businesses; Businesses should not locate tables and chairs on the footpath; Basement of Revenue building extends under the footpath on Cathedral Street and has a number of light wells which are covered with concrete paving slabs; Need sections through Cathedral Street showing footpath and basement retaining wall; Page 91

92 Query depth of new slabs to be provided on footpath, waterproofing measures, water tightness of basement and whether light wells will be replaced, method of lifting paving and adjacent road surface, monitoring of adjacent properties to ensure no structural impacts on them, drainage details below road surfacing and falls of new paving to ensure that footpath surface runoff is away from building elevations; Structural integrity of frame and retaining wall below footpath needs to be assessed; Construction details and section of new bollard foundations below footpath required; Query how access, including disabled access, will be maintained during construction; Note investment in Brannigans pub to create a viable commercial enterprise on Cathedral Street; Proposed works welcome in principle but relocation of loading bays to southern side of Cathedral Street could have a negative impact on businesses on this side of the street; Proposed loading bays on south side of Cathedral Street would reduce visibility of businesses on this side of the street which depend on pedestrian footfall, while there is only one commercial premises on the north side of the street; Loading bays would impact on potential of two vacant units on south side of Cathedral Street to attract operators; Loading bays should be maintained in their current position or relocated to Thomas Lane; Requirements of Dunnes Stores in relation to access for servicing and deliveries, loading bays, ESB substation access, fire access and works during the Christmas period; Confirmation required that changes will not impact on deliveries to Dunnes Stores from rigid delivery vehicles; Dipped kerb should be provided at relocated loading bay; Loading bay access should be maintained during construction works and there should be an enforcement regime to deal with illegal parking on loading bays; Tree planting or new street furniture should not restrict access to the ESB substation adjacent to Dunnes Stores or to their fire access doors; Improved lighting needed to Cathedral Street and Thomas Lane; Owners of Vintage Teapot on south side of Cathedral Street have already invested heavily in the street; Unclear if relocation of disabled parking spaces to south side of Cathedral Street would benefit users as many of them are visiting the Revenue office on the north side; Loading bays on Cathedral Street should be retained in their current position or their hours of use should be restricted to early morning so as not to negatively impact on businesses on the south side of the street. Sackville Place Note permission for a 157-bedroom hotel at Sackville House on the northern side of Sackville Place, with works due to commence; Proposed public realm upgrade works are welcome and will help to create a high quality streetscape on Sackville Place; Sackville Place will act as an important linkage between O Connell Street and the new Luas stop on Marlborough Street; No work sequence or programme of works included in the application; Need for liaison between applicant and project management of new hotel in relation to traffic management and sequencing of works; Works would need to be complete in advance of March 2019 when new hotel is due to open; Tree planting in front of hotel on Sackville Place should be low in height to avoid impacting on light to hotel bedrooms; Positioning of trees should not obstruct key views of signage for hotel and adjacent cafe; Page 92

93 Memorial plaque on footpath of Sackville Place should be appropriately situated in relation to the hotel and this should be subject to discussion; Works to Sackville Place should be co-ordinated with works at Sackville House (Reg. Ref. 3919/15); Footpath width should be 2m to allow two wheelchairs to pass one another; where this is not the case passing places should be provided; Location of bicycle stand, seating, planting and memorial stone on Sackville Place should not compromise the footpath width required for wheelchair users seating and planting could be clustered rather than occupying the length of the street; Sackville memorial should allow for a minimum footpath width of 1.5m; Sackville Place is too narrow to accommodate a bicycle stand; If kerbs are provided dished access points will be required; Bollards should be 1m high, 250mm wide, should be differentiated in colour and should not be linked by chains; A crossing point should be provided on Sackville Place; Taxi rank on Sackville Place should provide an accessible taxi space with room for a ramp or hoist; Note permission for redevelopment of Clerys site which provides for a significant public realm upgrade to Earl Place (Reg. Ref. 3442/16); Upgrade works to Sackville Place should be consistent with the materials, finishes and overall design of permitted works to Earl Place; Works should not be undertaken on Sackville Place until after redevelopment of Clerys site and other surrounding sites and public realm works should be carried out in tandem; Taxi rank should not be retained on Sackville Place due to narrow width of street; Projecting footpath on southern side of Sackville Place opposite Earl Place should be removed as it restricts delivery vehicles; Two-way traffic between Earl Place and Marlborough Street should be retained to allow delivery vehicles to exit Sackville Place; Existing daytime loading bay on Sackville Place should be retained; General Proposed improvement works are welcome in principle; Paving, lighting and public realm improvements will enhance the character of the area as a destination for shopping and hospitality, and will improve pedestrian connections between O Connell Street and Marlborough Street, both of which have Luas stops; Investment in the public realm is welcome; Streets affected by proposal are important for delivery access; Deliveries, waste collection and other access must be maintained during works; temporary loading bays should be allocated if required; A detailed work schedule and direct point of contact with contractors would be required; There should be a moratorium on works during the Christmas period (mid-november to the beginning of January); Location and type of trees should be agreed with local businesses, and should not block views of the street; Bollards, bins and lamp posts should not impede people exiting from disabled car parking spaces; No lighting shown on plans; A street survey should be carried out before finalising position of trees and street furniture; Ongoing communication needed between Dublin City Council and any businesses affected by the works. These submissions are noted and the issues raised will be addressed below. Page 93

94 Interdepartmental Reports: Drainage: Report received, no objection subject to the conditions shown below The following requirements of the Engineering Department (Drainage Division) shall be complied with: a) The developer shall comply with the Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works Version 6.0 (available from Forms and Downloads). b) The drainage for the proposed development shall be designed on a completely separate public foul and surface water sewers with a combined final connection discharging into the public combined sewer system. c) There are existing public sewers running through the site. A clear distance of three metres shall be maintained between sewers and all structures on site. The exact location of this pipeline must be accurately determined onsite prior to construction work commencing. No additional loading shall be placed on this sewer. Any damage to it shall be rectified at the developer's expense. d) The developer shall carry out both a pre- and post-construction CCTV survey on the public sewers affected by this development, as agreed with Drainage Division. The preconstruction survey is to be submitted to the Drainage Division prior to works commencing on site. The post-construction survey is to be submitted to the Drainage Division for written approval and any damage to the sewer shall be rectified at the developer's expense. e) The development shall incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems in the management of stormwater. Full details of these shall be agreed in writing with Drainage Division prior to commencement of construction. f) Where pipelines are to be taken-in-charge by Dublin City Council, as-constructed drawings of all pipelines complete with CCTV surveys, to a standard specified by Drainage Division, must be submitted to Drainage Division for written sign-off. g) Dublin City Council s drainage records are indicative and must be verified on site. The developer must carry out a comprehensive site survey to establish all drainage services that may be on the site. If drainage infrastructure is found that is not on Dublin City Council s records the developer must immediately contact Dublin City Council's Drainage Division to ascertain their requirements. Detailed as-constructed drainage layouts for all diversions, extensions and abandonment of the public drainage network; in both hard and soft copy in an approved format; are to be submitted by the developer to the Drainage Division for written approval. See section 5 of the above-mentioned Code of Practice for more details REASON: In the interests of orderly development. Roads/Traffic: Report received; note consultation with Roads and Traffic prior to lodgement of application; principle of proposed public realm improvements is supported; proposals are part of the implementation of the public realm masterplan for the city core, which is a statutory document under the development plan; the corporate public realm team is a cross-department multi-disciplinary team, which also includes representation from the transportation planning team; no objection subject to continued liaison between the applicant and the engineers in the traffic advisory group and road maintenance as the development progresses. Page 94

95 Conservation: Report received with a number of observations, including: inherent variations within surfaces and edges of reinstated historic kerbs and paving slabs must be accommodated within the paving arrangement; cutting of historic stones not permitted; details of light fitting locations and types should be provided; no falls or surface water drainage outlets are shown; no water meter boxes indicated; no detailed drawings of street furniture, bollards or litter bins these should complement the ACA and scheme of special planning control for O Connell Street; need to clarify whether existing cast-iron drainage channels would be omitted or removed; where feasible, applicant should repair historic kerbs or paving stones where these have been damaged or replace them with salvaged ones if they are beyond repair; repairs should be carried out in accordance with best conservation practice; new paving layout should accommodate shape and size of existing historic paving kerbs and slabs when reinstated; historic stones should not be cut without prior agreement of the planning authority; note row of historic granite kerbing in front of the M&L Chinese restaurant and Dunnes Stores which is shown on existing plan but not on proposed layout applicant would need to clarify where this material would be located or reinstated; note bollards shown on Cathedral Street directly adjacent to inner/pavement side of reinstated historic paving and kerbing; details of the bollard sockets should be provided; bollards should not touch or interfere with the historic paving or kerbing; 3D images show bollards set into the historic paving and kerbing but this is not acceptable; bollards should be positioned to avoid interference with the historic fabric; on Sackville Place three sections of historic paving on the existing layout have been omitted from the proposed layout and this needs to be clarified; antique granite kerb on north side of Sackville Place is noted as being of good quality and worthy of retention; need to clarify whether it is intended to reinstate this; need to clarify whether existing coalhole cover is to be retained within the streetscape; need to clarify origin or relocated antique granite flags on south side of Sackville Place adjacent to tourist office, hair salon and betting shop; lifting, storage, cleaning, repair and reinstatement of historic paving flags and kerbs shall be executed in accordance with conservation architect s specifications and supervision, all in accordance with best conservation practice, DoEHLG Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines and Advice Series. External Consultees: Irish Water: No submission received. Transport Infrastructure Ireland: No submission received. Appropriate Assessment: The covering submission notes that the two sites are not located within, or adjacent to, any Special Area of Conservation or Special Protection Area, while the only pathway to these areas is by surface water flows from the sites to Dublin Bay via the Ringsend water treatment plant. It is stated that, as there will be no change to the use of the site and the proposal will include some tree planting, the proposal should result in improvements to the quantity and quality of surface water runoff. An appropriate assessment screening has been carried out and this indicates that, due to the location of the sites and the nature of the proposed development, no significant effects are likely to arise, either alone or in conjunction with other plans or projects that would result in significant impacts to the integrity of the Natura 2000 network. It is therefore concluded that a Stage 2 appropriate assessment is not required. Planning History The site consists of two areas of public realm. There is no known planning history on the site. The following may be of relevance on adjoining or adjacent sites: Sackville Place/Earl Place 3442/16: Permission granted for development at a c.0.64ha site located at O'Connell Street Lower, Sackville Place, Earl Place and Earl Street North (known as the Clerys Building, a protected structure), Nos. 13,14 and 15 Earl Place (Clerys warehouse), and Nos 94 and 95 Marlborough Street; site includes Earl Place from Sackville Place to Earl Street North and existing link bridge between the building at Nos O'Connell Street Page 95

96 Lower and the building at Nos 13, 14 and 15 Earl Place, to comprise refurbishment, extension and partial change of use of Clerys building at O'Connell Street Lower, Sackville Place, Earl Place (not including the northern element to Earl Street North and Earl Place) to provide a mixed use retail, office, café, restaurant and bar development, to include alteration and removal of fabric at second floor level, upgrade/renewal of second floor, including provision of a terrace at third storey (second floor) level to part of the north elevation, to accommodate new structure and replacement and extension of existing third floor office and plant level and provision of two new floors, to provide an overall building of six storeys over two basement levels with a gfa of c.18,079m2 comprising c.2,000m2 retail/café/restaurant at basement (-1), c.3,478m2 retail floor space in two units both over ground and first floor level, two café/restaurant/bar units at ground floor and basement (-1) of c.416m2 and café/restaurant/bar unit at first floor of c.317m2; c.94m2 café/restaurant/retail/retail services (Class 2)/bar use in two units at ground floor level, a unit of c. 210m2 comprising an entrance lobby/foyer area with ancillary bar/café use with access from Earl Place to serve the top floor destination at fifth floor level, c.5,647m2 office floorspace, c.1,733m2 top floor destination floor space, plus ancillary basement and back house areas; development to include a central glazed atrium from ground to fifth floor (sixth storey) level; permitted development includes restoration and cleaning of retained facades, refurbishment of retained windows and replacement of some existing windows in the O'Connell Street façade, replacement of the existing Earl Place and part of the Sackville Place facade including replacement windows, amendments to ground floor elevation to O'Connell Street and Sackville Place, Demolition of existing Clerys warehouse building at 13,14 and 15 Earl Place and construction of a seven-storey building of c. 8,337m2 gfa, including a 176-bedroom hotel, a c.426m2 gfa café/restaurant/bar unit at ground floor level with access from Earl Place and including the restoration, internal and external refurbishment and change of use of Nos 94 and 95 Marlborough Street, part demolition and internal and external refurbishment of existing link bridge between Nos O'Connell Street Lower and the building at Nos 13,14 and 15 Earl Place and its incorporation into the hotel use (linked to the first floor of the hotel and first floor of the Clerys building), for use as a double height hotel reception/lobby area to include a terraced seating area on the roof of the link bridge; demolition of northern element (with frontage to Earl Street North and Earl Place) of Clerys building and construction of a c.5,539m2 six-storey office building, public realm upgrades to Earl Place, all associated and ancillary works, including site infrastructure works, provision of roof plant on hotel and office buildings and on a sunken level on the new glazed roof to the Clerys Building, hard and soft landscaping (appeal withdrawn). 3919/15: Permission granted for development at a hectare site at Sackville House, located at Sackville Place, Earl Place and Marlborough Street, t consist of change of use of the existing 3,281m2 gross Sackville House from retail/ commercial use at basement and ground floor level and office use at upper floors, to hotel use at basement, ground and upper floors and retail/restaurant/cafe use in one unit of 86m2 gross at ground floor level and provision of an additional three storeys to the existing building to provide a seven-storey building; setbacks to be provided at sixth and seventh storeys; a terrace to be provided to the north elevation at first floor level and a terrace on the south, east and west elevations at sixth floor level; hotel to accommodate 158 bedrooms and ancillary facilities including reception/entrance area at ground floor level on Sackville Place, a ground floor bar/cafe/restaurant area, and back of house facilities; development to include replacement of existing facade with new façade, extension to existing basement level to provide ancillary/back of house facilities for the proposed hotel and all associated and ancillary works, including all internal works, staff bicycle parking, green roof, public realm upgrades and hard and soft landscaping to Sackville Place, Marlborough Street and Earl Place. The decision to grant permission was upheld by An Bord Pleanala on appeal. 3199/14: Permission granted for construction of a new, single leaf entrance gate complete with decorative side panels to the front elevation for security purposes and the Page 96

97 removal of the existing roller shutter door and boxing at No. 16/17 O'Connell Street Lower, junction of Sackville Place and O'Connell Street Lower (building is a protected structure). Cathedral Street 2380/14: Permission granted for construction of external universal disabled ramp to west side of south entrance off Cathedral Street within podium area to comply with current building regulations; development to consist of removal of an existing set of steps which are not the main steps to the south entrance, alterations to site services to incorporate ramp and insertion of new railings to match existing on steps in front of south entrance to St.Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Marlborough Street, (protected structure). Assessment: The proposal is for public realm improvement works to Cathedral Street and Sackville Place. The proposal includes removal and replacement of the existing asphalt and concrete road surfaces with a new paved granite carriageway, to include loading bays, disabled parking and taxi ranks, removal of existing asphalt, concrete and paved footpaths and replacement with new granite flags, while areas of historic paving and kerbs would be retained. The proposal also includes removal of existing street furniture and replacement with new street furniture, tree planting, seasonal planting containers and seating. Changes to existing traffic movements on Cathedral Street are proposed in tandem with the proposed public realm improvement works and the recently completed LUAS Cross City works. The proposals include all necessary service, utility and associated site works, with works to be programmed so that businesses can remain open and disruption is minimised. It is noted that the areas for the proposed works lie within the designated O'Connell Street Architectural Conservation Area and the Scheme of Special Planning Control for O'Connell Street and Environs The proposed works also relate to the public realm adjacent to the following protected structures: Ref Marlborough Street, Dublin 1: St Mary's Pro-Cathedral; Ref Marlborough Street, Dublin 1: House and shop; Ref O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1: Department Store (Clery's); Ref O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1: Commercial Premises. The wider area of Cathedral Street (between Thomas Lane and O Connell Street) currently has loading areas and two disabled parking spaces on the north side and taxi parking on the south side. This area has a poor quality concrete surface although the area in the vicinity of the junction with O Connell Street has been upgraded. The narrower area west of Thomas Lane has a paved surface, with pedestrian and vehicular areas delineated by drainage channels and bollards. In the wider area it is proposed to provide taxi parking on the north side and disabled parking and loading on the south side. The street would narrow in the area adjacent to the junction to O Connell Street, allowing for one-way traffic (west-east only) with a tree and a bench on each side of the pinch point. Retained antique kerbs would be re-laid between the parking areas and the footpaths. A second pinch point defined by trees and seating would be provided just west of the junction with Thomas Lane. The street would be repaved in granite paving. The narrower area between Thomas Lane and Marlborough Street would also be repaved in granite paving and the footpath would be widened. The area between the footpath and the road would be delineated by bollard strips and sockets. A number of benches are shown along the bollard strip to the south. Sackville Place has taxi parking and loading on its southern side in the area west of Earl Place (i.e. adjacent to O Connell Street). There is a double yellow line along the northern side, in front of the side elevation of the Clerys building. The area between Earl Place and Marlborough Street is wider and has a wide area of footpath in front of Sackville House to the north, with bollards and bicycle stands. The Sackville memorial is set into the footpath adjacent to the junction with Marlborough Street. There is taxi parking and a narrow footpath in the area to the south. The road surface is generally poor quality. It is proposed to repave Sackville Place in granite paving. In the area between Earl Place and O Connell Street the street would be one-way in an east-west direction, and would narrow at the junction with O Connell Street with a tree and bench south of the pinch point. Taxi parking and loading Page 97

98 would be provided along the south side of the street, with the loading being mainly in front of the Sackville public house and a private laneway, where there is currently a mix of loading and taxi parking. The footpath to the south of the taxi and loading area would consist of retained and relocated antique granite flags. Strips of bollards and bollard sockets would define the area between the road and footpath. Trees, bench seating and bicycle stands are proposed in the wide area of footpath to north of the street between Marlborough Street and Earl Place, with taxi parking in the area to the south. Retained antique kerbs and bollard sockets are shown in the area between the public footpath and the taxi parking area The Sackville bombing memorial is shown reinstated in the area of footpath to the north adjacent to Marlborough Street. Policy The site comprises areas of Public Street and, as such, is unzoned in the Dublin City Development Plan ( ). The site is within the architectural conservation area (ACA) of O Connell Street. The area of the site adjacent to O Connell Street is also within a conservation area. in the development plan Sackville Place and Cathedral Street are designated Category 2 retail streets. Chapter 7 of the development plan notes that the O Connell Street and Grafton Street areas of special planning control remain pivotal in ensuring that only suitable uses are permitted in the heart of the city. Challenges include ensuring that the city centre remains the prime retail destination in the State, expanding pedestrian footfall beyond the immediate areas of Henry Street and Grafton Street and strengthening cross-river links and pedestrian routes linking the north and south retail cores to create a more cohesive retail core. Dublin city centre retail core is the highest level of the retail hierarchy in the city. Section 7.5 of the plan sets out the strategy for strengthening Dublin as a retail destination and this includes maintaining the role of the city centre as the main retail centre for comparison goods in the country through continuing to develop the retail environment, the quality of the public realm and the range of retail uses and facilitating complementary uses to retail. Policy RD22 is to encourage environmental and streetscape improvement works conducive with the improvement of the pedestrian environment and the creation of better links within and between shopping areas in the city centre retail core in line with the objectives of Your City, Your Space Dublin City Centre Public Realm Strategy (2012) On July 9th 2001, Dublin City Council designated O Connell Street and environs as an Architectural Conservation Area in recognition of its major architectural, historical, cultural, artistic and social importance to the city. Dublin City Council subsequently approved a Special Planning Control Scheme for the entire O Connell Street Architectural Area on June 8th 2003 in order to provide more appropriate guidance on how to achieve a strong and dynamic relationship between the quality of architecture and the uses to which it is put. The 2003 Special Planning Control Scheme was reviewed and updated in September A revised Scheme of Special Planning Control was adopted for the O Connell Street area in January The site is within the area of special planning control. The designation allows the planning authority to set development objectives for the preservation or enhancement of the area that would further strengthen its designation as an Architectural Conservation Area. It is stated that the revised scheme is required in order to have the right land use policies in place for the future in order to maintain the architectural character of the O Connell Street area and facilitate compatible land uses which will invigorate the area and benefit the entire city. The duration of the scheme is six years. Objectives of the scheme include the promotion of high quality and inclusive design in order to improve the quality of the public realm and open spaces, with standards for the development and maintenance of the public realm in the context of the Dublin City Public Realm Strategy and Luas Cross City. Public realm objectives are to promote high quality and inclusive design to improve the quality of the public realm and open spaces and to provide for a high quality range of street furniture that will enhance the public realm. Page 98

99 A design report has been submitted for the proposal. This refers to the policy context surrounding the proposal, including the planning authority s public realm strategy Your City, Your Space (2012) and the Heart of Dublin, City Centre Public Realm Masterplan (2016). Policy SC02 of the current development plan is to implement the actions and projects contained in the public realm strategy (and any successive public realm strategy) while Cathedral Street and Sackville Place are specifically identified as Luas associated projects, directly impacted by the delivery of Luas Cross City in December 2017 and resultant increase in pedestrian footfall along streets linking Marlborough Street and O Connell Street. The policy context includes the location of the site in the architectural conservation area (ACA) of O Connell Street, the Scheme of Special Planning Control for the ACA and the O Connell Street Integrated Area Plan (1998). Public realm improvements are proposed to adjoining streets in the City Centre Masterplan. The permissions for the redevelopment of the Clerys and Sackville House sites, resulting in a further increase in footfall in the area, are also noted. It is also noted that there are four protected structures in the vicinity of the site the Pro-Cathedral, the house and shop at 85 Marlborough Street, Clery s department store and the commercial premises at No. 17 O Connell Street Lower. The covering submission states that the proposed construction works would be carried out in a series of work fronts related to an overall traffic management plan, the purpose of which is to minimise disruption to the general public, to existing traffic movements and to business premises during the course of the works. It is stated that a work front extends from one intersection to another and the sequence depends on the traffic management plan for the works, and on other factors. It is stated that the proposal aims to provide an enhanced pedestrian experience for residents, workers and visitors to the area, in addition to pedestrians crossing the streets between the two Luas lines on Marlborough Street and O Connell Street. It is stated that the proposed works would improve the comfort and safety of the streets for pedestrians, extend the O Connell Street experience into the side streets, accommodate the traffic and loading requirements of businesses and hotels on the streets, the Pro-Cathedral, the general public and mobility and visually impaired persons. The proposal would apply the principles of universal design, in order to allow comfortable and safe access and use by persons regardless of age, size or ability. The proposal would also encourage animation of the street by shops and restaurants, provide tree planting, seasonal planters and seating opportunities where appropriate and promote a quality pedestrian environment by the use of high quality stone paving and street furniture. The two streets currently have asphalt and concrete carriageways and narrow kerbed footpaths. It is stated that the proposal comprises slight realignments to the existing carriageways in order to increase footpath widths, with level surfaces to be provided between carriageways and footpaths to create an improved pedestrian environment. The dominant palette of materials will reflect those used on O Connell Street as part of the public realm upgrade to the street under the O Connell Street Integrated Area Plan. These include silver grey granite paving for the carriageways and footpaths, with the carriageway differentiated from the footpath by a dished road drainage channel, providing a level/flush kerb along the streets. It is proposed to provide bollards where appropriate to protect pedestrians from vehicles, and to protect private landing areas and cellars located in the footpaths. The small number of existing antique kerbs and flags are to be retained and incorporated into the new paving. An architectural heritage assessment gives further details of these, while an archaeological, architectural and cultural heritage impact assessment has also been submitted. Photomontages have been submitted showing the impact of the proposed public realm works, including paving, seating, trees and street furniture. Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment The architectural heritage impact assessment notes that a number of protected structures adjoin the site. These include No. 84 Marlborough Street/Cathedral Street (Carthy Jewellers), St. Mary s Pro-Cathedral, O Connell Street Lower/Sackville Place (tourist Page 99

100 office), O Connell Street Lower/Sackville Place (Clerys) and 7-8 Lower Abbey Street (Veritas, with rear access from Sackville Place). A number of the surrounding buildings are also on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) and these include the Pro- Cathedral (national rating), Carthy Jewellers (regional rating), Brannigans, Cathedral Street (regional rating), Clerys (national rating), Veritas building (regional rating), the Sackville pub on Sackville Place (regional rating) and the tourist office on O Connell Street (regional rating). The area was originally part of the lands of St. Mary s Abbey. The street pattern in the area was laid out as part of the Drogheda estate ( ) with Drogheda Street eventually becoming what is now O Connell Street. Sackville Place was also laid out as part of the Drogheda estate while Cathedral Street was constructed at a later date. The site later became part of the Gardiner Estate and Drogheda Street was widened to become Sackville Street (later O Connell Street). Cathedral Street was laid out at around this time. Sackville Street was widened by the Wide Streets Commissioners and Carlisle Bridge (later O Connell Bridge) was opened in Cathedral Street was known as Elephant Lane and then Tyrone Place, before being renamed Cathedral Street in The 1916 Rising resulted in the loss of many of the buildings along the east side of Sackvlile Street, with the eastern end of Sackville Place faring better, while much of Cathedral Street was destroyed during the subsequent War of Independence. the damage. Much of the architecture of Sackville Place and Cathedral Place therefore dates from the rebuilding of O Connell Street in the 1920s, including the Clerys building ( ) and the Department of Revenue offices at Hammam Buildings (1925).The Pro-Cathedral, which was completed in 1825, survived. A number of car bombs exploded in the Sackville Place area between 1972 and 1973, resulting in fatalities. These are commemorated by a bronze memorial plaque set into the existing granite flagstones in the footpath. It is stated that Cathedral Street retains little historic material; however, historic Leinster granite kerbs survive on the northern side at the western end (west of Thomas Lane). Sackville Place retains a considerable amount of historic paving on its south side, while other sections of historic footpath in Leinster granite flags also survive. The Sackville memorial is integrated into the public footpath, consisting of ten granite flags with inlaid bronze flowers and a square bronze plaque with a commemorative inscription. While the paving is generally of good quality, there has been some damage and wear and tear over the years. The paving is considered to be of architectural, technical, historical and artistic significance. A conservation methodology has been included and this states that all works should be carried out in accordance with good conservation practice, as set out by the International Council on Monuments and Sites in the Venice Charter (1964) and subsequent charters. Principles include works being carried out based on an understanding of the site and its historical development, alterations to be carried out in accordance with the principle of minimal intervention, repairs to historic fabric to be favoured over replacement, any replacement to be historically accurate in form and materials, reconstruction of lost elements to aim for historic accuracy and avoid conjecture, modern interventions to be reversible and visually identifiable, new work to be recorded and works to be carried out by suitably skilled craftspeople. Works to historic paving materials should be in accordance with the guidelines issued by the DCHG and the planning authority and works to historic granite kerbstones, including removal, repair and reinstatement, should be carried out in accordance with best practice. It is stated that the proposal would minimise the impact on historic kerbing by retaining it in its original position. Raising of the roadway will cover the face of the kerbs but their rounded edges will remain visible above the road surface. In relation to historic flagstone paving, relaying of the footpaths will allow incongruous alterations to be reversed and isolated areas of paving to be consolidated to greater effect. Page 100

101 Conservation Report A report has been received from the conservation office. This notes that the inherent variations within the surfaces and edges of reinstated historic kerbs and paving slabs must be accommodated within the paving arrangement. It is stated that, where feasible, the applicant should repair historic kerbs or paving stones where these have been damaged or replace them with salvaged ones if they are beyond repair, while the repairs should be carried out in accordance with best conservation practice and the new paving layout should accommodate the shape and size of the existing historic paving kerbs and slabs when reinstated and historic stones should not be cut without prior agreement of the planning authority. It is noted that the row of historic granite kerbing in front of the M&L Chinese restaurant and Dunnes Stores is shown on the existing plan but not on the proposed layout, and the applicant would need to clarify where this material would be located or reinstated, while details of light fitting locations and types would also need to be provided. It is noted that bollards are shown on Cathedral Street directly adjacent to the inner/pavement side of the reinstated historic paving and kerbing, and details of the bollard sockets would need to be provided, while the bollards should not touch or interfere with the historic paving or kerbing. In this regard it is noted that the 3D images show bollards set into the historic paving and kerbing but this is not acceptable, and the bollards should be positioned to avoid interference with the historic fabric. On Sackville Place three sections of historic paving on the existing layout have been omitted from the proposed layout and this needs to be clarified, while the antique granite kerb on the north side of Sackville Place is noted as being of good quality and worthy of retention and clarification is required in relation whether it is intended to reinstate this, and whether the existing coalhole cover is to be retained within the streetscape. The origin of the relocated antique granite flags on the south side of Sackville Place, adjacent to the tourist office, hair salon and betting shop, also needs to be clarified. It is stated that the lifting, storage, cleaning, repair and reinstatement of historic paving flags and kerbs shall be executed in accordance with conservation architect s specifications and supervision, all in accordance with best conservation practice, DoEHLG Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines and Advice Series. Issues Raised and Response The issues raised in the third party submissions can be summarised as including the impact of the proposed changes to surfaces and paving, particularly on disabled and visually impaired persons, issues relating to the location and impact of street furniture, trees, loading bays and taxi parking, including the impact on businesses and stakeholders in the area, the permitted new hotel on Sackville Place and the permitted redevelopment of the Clerys site and Earl Place, the need to consult with local businesses and stakeholders, issues relating to Thomas Lane and to the requirements of individual businesses. It is proposed to provide a level surface along the two streets to ensure consistency with surface treatments in the central retail core, including the O Connell Street, Henry Street/Mary Street and Grafton Street areas. It is proposed to delineate the carriageway from the footpath by means of drainage channels with bollards and street furniture. The western part of Cathedral Street (leading to O Connell Street) will accommodate traffic throughout the day, with level surfaces delineated by road drainage channels and bollards. The design of the bollards will be subject to detailed design at a later stage, and this could incorporate measures to improve their visibility. It is noted that a 60mm high kerb could constitute a trip hazard and it is best practice to either have a higher kerb or to have no kerb at all. At signalled junctions, tactile paving would be red with colour differentiation used to delineate changes in the paving. The site consists of two areas of public road and footpath which are in charge. Detailed design of street furniture, including bollards, paving patterns and colours, tactile paving etc. will therefore be by the Environment and Transportation Department, in consultation with the PPN Disability Linkage Group and taking into consideration the issues raised in the submissions received. It is noted that there is a need for a high quality public realm and that asphalt is not considered appropriate in this context. All materials are to comply with Page 101

102 minimum design requirements for slip resistance. It is accepted that the absence of a height delineation can result in confusion and disorientation and in this regard differentiation in the colour of the paving can be considered. It is noted that no funding is in place for works to Thomas Lane or for other laneways parallel to O Connell Street and Marlborough Street. The works to Earl Place are to be carried out by a private developer subject to the requirements of the planning authority, in conjunction with the permitted works to the Clerys site. The current proposal focuses on Sackville Place and Cathedral Street, both of which are likely to experience increased footfall due to the two new Luas cross city lines at O Connell Street and Marlborough Street. The design and exact location of seating will be determined as part of the detailed design, taking into account the issues rose in the submissions. For safety reasons, seating should not be located so that it extends into a vehicular carriageway. The location of bollards will have regard to the access requirements for the Pro-Cathedral. The capacity of litter bins is a waste management issue and outside the remit of this application. The proposed location of disabled parking, taxi parking and loading areas have been determined in accordance with best practice, including safety considerations. Delivery times can be agreed with the Traffic Advisory Group. In this regard it is noted that the default times for loading bays to be in operation are 7am to 7pm. It is noted that Cathedral Street is to be one-way, and that u-turns would therefore not be permitted. It is considered desirable to retain existing taxi parking in the vicinity, while consideration will be given to the issue of providing space to accommodate disabled taxi parking and space for access to such taxis. The works will be carried out in accordance with a traffic management plan in order to minimise disruption to businesses, stakeholders and the general public, with consultation in relation to the sequencing of the works. Provision can be made for a moratorium over the Christmas period, subject to consultation with the Traffic Advisory Group, and communication will be maintained with businesses in this regard. In the case of new developments which impact on the public realm (e.g. at Sackville House and Earl Place) it is not intended to carry out the proposed public realm works directly adjacent to these until they have been completed, due to the impact of the construction works on the surrounding public realm. It is also noted that the materials to be used in the public realm will be determined by those already in existence in the O Connell Street area, with a view to ensuring consistency with the wider area, and proposals for Earl Place would be expected to be in keeping with this rather than vice versa. Materials to be used in Earl Place as part of the Clerys application will need to be subject to approval at compliance stage. It is considered appropriate that decisions in relation to the proposed new trees be made by Parks and Landscape Services Division, who will be responsible for maintaining the trees. Street furniture will also be subject to detailed design, as will road markings, signage and crossing details. It is noted that the existing memorial plaque on Sackville Place is a flat stone, which will be reinstated into the paving in the same general area and will not impact on pedestrians. All tactile paving is to be agreed at detailed design stage; however, it is not proposed to use metal tactile paving. While noting the issues raised in the submissions, the location of bicycle stands, seating and planting is considered to be generally acceptable. Consideration can be given to seating being moveable to facilitate events. Footpath widths will generally be above the minimum of 1.8m to 2m normally required, and in no case will they be less than those existing. Bollards will be to detailed design and to best practice. All lighting will be upgraded and will be wall mounted. There needs to be a balance between respecting the setting of the Pro-Cathedral on the northern side of Cathedral Street and providing rear access and servicing to premises on the northern side of North Earl Street, which is a pedestrian street. It is noted that alterations to retail frontages to the streets is a matter for the owners/operators of the premises, subject to the necessary planning consents, but is outside the remit of this application. It is not envisaged that the proposed works would encroach on private property, while a street Page 102

103 furniture licence would be required for any tables and chairs on the public footpath and this is outside the remit of this application. Issues in relation to basements and waterproofing would be subject to detailed design. It is noted that existing light wells are privately owned. In cases where light wells are currently covered up, it is proposed to reinstate the paving with new paving. Costs and Timeline: The cost estimate for the proposed public realm improvement works to Cathedral St. and Sackville Place is approximately 1.5M +VAT, and will be funded through development levies as specified in the CPSO Preliminary Appraisal Report. It is anticipated that the design and construction of the public realm improvement works would be phased. Detailed design would begin immediately for Cathedral St. with commencement on site envisaged for late Detailed design for Sackville Place and commencement on site would follow thereafter. Conclusion: The proposal is for works to the public realm on two side streets linking O Connell Street and Marlborough Street It is intended that the proposed works would be consistent with works which have previously taken place on O Connell Street in respect of materials and general character. The proposed works to the public realm are welcome and are acceptable in principle. It is noted that full details and specification of many of the proposed alterations (e.g. paving, street furniture, bollards) have not been submitted. Having regard to the above, it is considered that the proposal would be in keeping with development plan requirements, and with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area. There is therefore no objection to the proposal. Recommendation: Accordingly it is recommended that a decision be made by the Elected Members of the City Council to proceed with the proposed development subject to the following recommendations: 1. The detailed design, and selection of materials and colours of the following shall be agreed in writing with the planning authority prior to the commencement of construction: a) All paving, including colour differentiation between footpath and carriageway and tactile paving at crossing points. b) All street furniture, including bicycle stands, bollards, planters, seating and public lighting. c) The exact location of the reinstated memorial stone on Sackville Place. 2. The exact location and species of trees shall be the subject of agreement with the Parks and Landscape Services Division of Dublin City Council. 3. A taxi parking space, suitable for use by wheelchair accessible taxis, shall be provided at a location to be agreed with the Environment and Transportation Department. 4. The lifting, storage, cleaning, repair and reinstatement of historic paving flags and kerbs shall be executed in accordance with conservation architect s specifications and supervision, all in accordance with best conservation practice, DoEHLG Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines and Advice Series. 5. The following requirements of the Engineering Department (Drainage Division) shall be complied with: Page 103

104 a) The developer shall comply with the Greater Dublin Regional Code of Practice for Drainage Works Version 6.0 (available from Forms and Downloads). b) The drainage for the proposed development shall be designed on a completely separate public foul and surface water sewers with a combined final connection discharging into the public combined sewer system. c) There are existing public sewers running through the site. A clear distance of three metres shall be maintained between sewers and all structures on site. The exact location of this pipeline must be accurately determined onsite prior to construction work commencing. No additional loading shall be placed on this sewer. Any damage to it shall be rectified at the developer's expense. d) The developer shall carry out both a pre- and post-construction CCTV survey on the public sewers affected by this development, as agreed with Drainage Division. The preconstruction survey is to be submitted to the Drainage Division prior to works commencing on site. The post-construction survey is to be submitted to the Drainage Division for written approval and any damage to the sewer shall be rectified at the developer's expense. e) The development shall incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems in the management of stormwater. Full details of these shall be agreed in writing with Drainage Division prior to commencement of construction. f) Where pipelines are to be taken-in-charge by Dublin City Council, as-constructed drawings of all pipelines complete with CCTV surveys, to a standard specified by Drainage Division, must be submitted to Drainage Division for written sign-off. g) Dublin City Council s drainage records are indicative and must be verified on site. The developer must carry out a comprehensive site survey to establish all drainage services that may be on the site. If drainage infrastructure is found that is not on Dublin City Council s records the developer must immediately contact Dublin City Council's Drainage Division to ascertain their requirements. Detailed as-constructed drainage layouts for all diversions, extensions and abandonment of the public drainage network; in both hard and soft copy in an approved format; are to be submitted by the developer to the Drainage Division for written approval. See section 5 of the above-mentioned Code of Practice for more details REASON: In the interests of orderly development. The Planning Department have advised the proposed development would be consistent with the provisions of the Dublin City Development Plan and would be in accordance with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area This report is submitted to the City Council pursuant of Section 138 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and section 179 of the Planning and Development Act,2000, subject to the provisions of Section 139 of the Local Government Act The final date for the Council to make a decision on the proposed Part 8 Public Realm Improvement Works to Cathedral Street and Sackville Place is 14 th May 2018 Resolution: That Dublin City Council notes Report No 79/2018 and hereby approves the contents therein. Owen P. Keegan Chief Executive Page th March 2018

105 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 114/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Chief Executive WITH REFERENCE TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Herewith please find Report 114/2018 Annual Financial Statements for Owen P. Keegan Chief Executive Dublin City Council Dated: 19 th April 2018 Page 105

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109 CONTENTS Financial Review 1-6 Certificate of Chief Executive & Head of Finance 7 Audit Opinion 8 Graphs 9-13 Statement of Accounting Policies Financial Accounts Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income & Expenditure Account) 18 Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) 19 Statement of Funds Flow (Fund Flow Statement) 20 Notes on and forming part of the Accounts Appendices 1 Analysis of Expenditure 32 2 Expenditure and Income by Division Analysis of Income from Grants and Subsidies 41 4 Analysis of Income from Goods and Services 42 5 Summary of Capital Expenditure and Income 43 6 Capital Expenditure and Income by Division 44 7 Major Revenue Collections 45 8 Interest of Local Authorities in Companies 46 Glossary of Terms Page 109

110 Introduction I am pleased to present the Annual Financial Statements of Dublin City Council for the financial year ended 31 st December Comparative figures are given for Dublin City is the economic hub of the Dublin Region, which in turn is the economic hub of the State. Dublin City has a diverse economy, a source of employment and income for an area well beyond the City itself. Dublin is a centre for retail, financial, higher education, medical, cultural and entertainment activities. Review of Dublin City Council s Financial Performance in 2017 Dublin City Council had an overall deficit for the year of 2.9m, which when added to our opening general reserve of 26.1m gave a closing reserve of 23.2m. The Council s bank position at the end of 2017 was a credit balance of 1.5m, and the Council operated in credit for 365 days in At the year-end, the Council had 130.9m invested with Financial Institutes on our behalf and on joint deposit. The City Council s bank/investment balance included 2.4m relating to Loan Redemptions and Relending, 2.9 working capital received from Irish Water in relation to the operation of the Service Level Agreement, and 8.9m refundable deposits. Further detail is available in the Statement of Funds Flow. The value of trade debtors at year-end 2017 increased to 320m gross from 235m in 2016, and to 185.3m net of bad debt provision from 130.3m in This increase relates largely to an increase in government debtors at the end of 2017 of 80.4m, from 55.9m in 2016 to 136.4m in Dublin City Council adjusts and matches both operational day to day spend and its long-term capital investment programme with available funding and resources. Central to all of Dublin City Council s services is the objective to maintain and support businesses and households through the provision of quality value driven services. Financial Management Measures 2017 Over the course of 2017 Dublin City Council managed its resource base effectively. The City Council have in place a programme of prudent expenditure controls, strengthened debt collection measures, limited exposure to capital projects and accelerated a review process of work practices and resource demands. This programme continues into the future. It has been a key enabler in the City Council s capacity to limit the impact of reduced resources on services to the relatively low level that has occurred. The programme is critical to continuing to make changes in how Dublin City Council works. It will assist in further service reviews over the course of 2018 and beyond. These effective controls have enabled Dublin City Council to bring forward the advantage of once off issues such as additional income that arose with regard to the Non Principal Private Residence charges. Accounting Statements, Notes & Appendices The aim of the Annual Financial Statement is to fairly present the financial position of Dublin City Council as at the end of This is achieved through the production of Statements, Notes and Appendices, as required by the regulatory accounting framework set by the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. The purpose of each of these documents is set out in the glossary. Changes to Accounting Policies There are no changes to accounting policies effective for the 2017 Annual Financial Statement. Revenue Expenditure During 2017, Revenue (i.e. day to day operations) Expenditure amounted to 874.4m with income of 871.5m, giving an excess of expenditure over income of 2.9m (see Table 1). This demonstrates a decrease in General Reserves of 2.9m Table 1: Revenue Expenditure 2017 m Revenue Expenditure on City Council Service Revenue Income (Government Grants, Service Charges & Rates) Excess of Expenditure over Income (2.9) Transfers to Reserve Fund As required by the regulatory accounting framework set by the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government, expenditure shown in the 2017 Statement of Comprehensive Income is net of transfer to reserves i.e. transfer to reserves are excluded. Note 14 Transfers from / (to) Reserves provides greater detail on these transfers. The movement from gross expenditure to net expenditure indicated in the AFS is set out in Table 2. Table 2: Analysis of Expenditure 2017 m Expenditure Transfers to Reserve 39.6 Final Expenditure Page 110 1

111 Income is also expressed in the AFS net of transfers from reserves, as presented in Table 3. Table 3: Analysis of Income 2017 m Income Rates Income Local Property Tax 23.1 Pension Levy 0.0 Income before Transfers Plus Transfers from Reserves 3.3 Final Income Capital Expenditure Expenditure in 2017 on Capital projects and investment net of internal transfers was 333.1m. This spend forms part of the Capital Programme 2017 to 2019 of 1,088m. This expenditure of 333.1m was funded through income net of transfers of 376.1m and net transfers of 23.4m, giving an excess of income over expenditure of 66.4m. (See Table 4). Table 4: Capital Account 2017 m Opening Balance (Debit) (35.4) Expenditure as at 31 st December Income Net Transfers ( ) 23.4 Closing Balance 31 st December 2017 (Credit) 31.0 Accounting Policies The Accounting Policies used in the preparation of the AFS are set out in the Statement of Accounting Policies. Dublin City Council is fully compliant with the regulatory accounting framework as determined by the Department of the Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. Statutory Audit Dublin City Council undergoes an annual audit, required by statute, carried out by the Local Government Audit Service (LGAS). The Audit for the financial year 2017 commenced in January This Audit provides an independent review to help assure a fair presentation of Dublin City Council s financial position. Dublin City Council is also subject to audit in relation to EU funding, NRA funding, tax compliance and audits with a Value For Money objective through the LGAS. authority. Mr Murphy had led Dublin City Council s audit in recent years, bringing professionalism and diligence to the role. Ms Ita Howe is the assigned Principal Local Government Auditor for Dublin City Council with effect from December Ms Howe brings considerable experience across the local government sector to the role. Development Contributions Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 enables Dublin City Council when granting a planning permission under Section 34 of the Act to include conditions requiring the payment of a contribution. This contribution is in respect of public infrastructure and facilities benefiting development in the area of the planning authority and that is provided, or that is intended will be provided by or on behalf of a Local Authority (regardless of other sources of funding for the infrastructure and facilities). Dublin City Council s first Development Contributions Scheme under the 2000 Act came into operation on 1 st January 2004 and a subsequent scheme ( ) came into operation on 1 st January Following a review of the Scheme, the Development Contribution Scheme was adopted by the Elected Members in December The scheme was reviewed in 2016 and the current scheme is now the Development Contribution Scheme which was adopted by the Elected Members in December The Annual Financial Statement for the financial year 2017 includes values for development contributions debtors as set out in Table 5. Table 5: Development Contributions Debtors 2017 Development Contributions Outstanding at the Year End Rates m 40.2 Rates are levied by Dublin City Council on the occupiers and owners (in some cases) of commercial properties in Dublin City. Rates income in 2017 amounted to 321.5m, and accounts for 37% of Dublin City Council s funding for day-to-day services. Rates are based on rateable valuations of properties as set by the Commissioner of Valuation, and the annual rate on valuation (the multiplier) is determined each year by reserved function of the elected members of Dublin City Council (see Table 6). In December 2017 as part of Auditor reassignment in line with good governance, Mr Richard Murphy, Principal Local Government Auditor, was assigned to another local Page 111 2

112 Table 6: Rates Income Commercial Rateable Valuation of City Trading conditions for business in 2017 involved many pressures and varied extensively. Commercial rates underpin all services provided by Dublin City Council. All rate payers are pursued so that compliant rate payers can be assured that non compliant rate payers will discharge their liability. Dublin City Council s collection of the current year charge increased from 90% to 91.4% in Arrears reduced from 41.1m at 1/1/2017 to 32.4m at 31/12/17. (See Table 7) Table 7: Rates arrears m m m m m The 2017 target for Dublin City Council was a collection of 89.5%. The actual outturn in 2017 exceeded the target levels with a collection of 91.4% and year-end arrears of 32.4m, a reduction of 8.7m (21%) on the 2016 arrears outturn. The 2017 DCC collection at 91.4% represents an improvement of 2% on 2016 which equates to a value of approx. 7m. The reduction in arrears to 32.4m in 2017 is primarily due to an improvement in the annual % collection, a focused debt management approach, improvement in economic factors and the conclusion of liquidation / receivership cases. Arrears have reduced by 56% since Whilst noting the improvement in collection, it is also acknowledged that some sectors and locations have not benefitted from improving economic factors. Financial Management m m m m 1,332 1,313 1,267 1,246 ARV (multiplier) Rates Income m m m m m System of Internal Controls The Executive of Dublin City Council acknowledges its responsibility for systems of internal control in Dublin City Council including putting in place processes and procedures for the purpose of ensuring that control systems are effective. These systems can provide reasonable and not absolute assurance that assets are safeguarded, transactions are authorised and properly recorded, and that material errors or irregularities are either prevented or detected in a timely period. Effective internal control systems enable Dublin City Council to meet its responsibilities for the integrity and accuracy of its accounting records. Dublin City Council has taken steps to ensure an appropriate control environment is in place by: Clearly defining and documenting Management s responsibilities and powers Strengthening a strong culture of accountability across all levels of the organisation The work of Internal Audit The work of the Central Procurement office The work of the Risk Management Unit The work of the Ethics Officer The work of the Audit Committee The work of the Corporate Projects Support Office The Public Spending Code External Audit and scrutiny through many channels including NOAC. Financial management reporting in Dublin City Council is robust and thorough. A rigorous system of monthly financial monitoring ensures that any significant budget variances are identified and appropriate actions are taken to minimise any adverse financial impact. The system of internal financial control is based on a framework of regular management information, administrative procedures including segregation of duties, and a system of delegation and accountability. In particular it includes: A comprehensive budgeting system with an annual budget which is reviewed and agreed by the elected members Regular financial reviews; weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports which indicate financial performance against forecasts on both expenditure and income and variance analysis evaluation Setting targets to measure financial and other performances Clearly defined capital investment control guidelines Formal project management disciplines Strict policies and procedures for the receipt, recording and control of monies. These procedures are regularly reviewed and audited. Page 112 3

113 Internal Audit The primary role of Internal Audit is to provide assurance to Senior Management and to the Audit Committee that the various risks facing the Council have been identified and appropriate internal controls are in place to manage those risks. Internal Audit is a key player in the Corporate Governance process and makes a valuable contribution to the effective management of Dublin City Council. The concepts of accountability and transparency are important principles in responsible governance, implying openness to scrutiny and a requirement to report on performance. Internal Audit facilitates this process by providing an independent review function to Management, to assure that services are being provided in an efficient, effective and economic manner and in conformity with legal requirements. In 2017, 5 Internal Audit reports were issued, including 3 in-depth checking reports as required under the Public Spending Code. Management and Staff Dublin City Council acknowledges the committed work of staff. The high quality of services, projects and interaction is due to their dedication and tremendous contribution. Dublin City Council is fully committed to the development of staff. Dublin City Council wishes to be considered as a destination employer, attracting the best staff to achieve our vision for Dublin City and is an equal opportunities employer. The Finance Department and others operate a Continuing Professional Development support scheme for staff to assist in retaining and developing professional skills and knowledge. Finance Strategic Policy Committee The Finance Strategic Policy Committee provides leadership and direction on key areas relating to the financing of Dublin City Council. Key topics pursued during 2017 were: Funding issues: Revenue Grant Funding of Local Authorities Review of Dublin City Council s Rates Vacancy Refund Report providing the collection performance of rates due on vacant properties Rates Revaluation the impact on Dublin City Council s Rates Income Report on Rates Debtors year end 31/12/2016 Rates Legislative Framework - update Rates Liabilities NAMA Properties Rates Accounts Legal Proceedings 2016 and legal costs of rates debtors Report on properties that may previously have been valued as commercial, that are now occupied or owned by the State, thereby resulting in a loss of rate income for Dublin City Council Area Discretionary Fund Report LPT exemptions for new and unused properties Digital Economy presentation by Stephen Brennan, Chief Digital Advisor Governance Issues: Annual Financial Statements 2016 including Debtors Report 2016 Dublin Docklands Development Authority dissolution update Community Group Lettings and Licences update Audit Committee minutes for review Development Issues: Development Contributions Scheme annual update Development Contributions highest and the lowest value of Development Contributions Compliance with requirements of building regulations update Procurement Issues: Construction Industry Federation re pyrite remedial works, compliance with workplace related legislation for employees of subcontractors on public contracts (whether supplies, services or works) and the structure of public sector construction contracts with regard to the making and settling of contract related claims. Cost of Pyrite Remedial Works updates from Housing and Community Services Department Ballyfermot Leisure Centre update Social Inclusion Clause in Public Procurement presentation by Jeanne Copeland Greenville Procurement Partners Ltd. Motor Tax Issues: Special Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General - Administration and Collection of Motor Tax Motor Tax UK Disc abolition update Resourcing Issues: Chief Executive s Special Report on Resourcing discussion document Service Delivery Plan and Resources Working Group Update Motions Dealt with: Councillor Dermot Lacey This Council requests the Government to progress the Coroners Bill 2015 as a matter of urgency, and to ensure that the Coroners Bill Page 113 4

114 will provide for an automatic inquest into EVERY Maternal Death in the State. Overview of Priorities for 2018 Local Property Tax The expected revenue from Local Property Tax in 2018 was dealt with in detail when the LPT rate for the City Council area in 2018 was determined by the Elected Members (report 309/2017 refers). The impact of the approach taken by the Department in the allocation of LPT receipts to Dublin City Council is disappointing given that the net LPT allocation available to Dublin City Council is increased on the 2017 value by 16k, as set out in Table 2. The issue of the loss in revenue to Dublin City Council as a result of all new builds being exempt from Local Property Tax for the period is particularly noted culminating in an estimated loss of 15m. This provision requires prompt attention to remove the inequity among householders and address the loss of funds. Table 8 Net LPT Allocation Local Property Tax Dublin City Council 2017 and 2018 Commercial Rates Year: Movement m m m Value of LPT Receipts estimated by Revenue Commissioners % to Central Equalisation Fund % LPT retained i.e assigned to DCC Value of 15% reduction LPT Available funding (at 15% reduction applied) Self funding (already notified by Department) Historic Funding (General Purpose Grant) Pension Related Deduction (PRD) Discretionary Funding (at 15% reduction) Details of commercial ratepayers in Dublin City by band in 2017 are set out in Table 3. Almost 77% of commercial ratepayers had a rates charge in 2017 of 10k or under, almost 58% had a 2017 rates charge of 5k or less while almost 40% had a rates charge in 2017 of under 3,000. By contrast, almost 50% of the total rates debit was paid by 2% of commercial rate payers or 426 accounts. The Annual Rate on Valuation did not increase in the 2018 Budget. Table 9 Commercial Rate Payer Bands CHARGE 2017 No Of Cumul. A/Cs total Homeless Services % per band Cumul. Total % Total debit per band % of Debit Cumul. Total % m , m ,000-5, m ,000-10, m ,000-25, m ,000-50, m ,000-75, m , , m , , m , m TOTAL m The numbers of persons presenting as homeless has increased in 2017 due to continuing shortages in housing supply and rent values. The costs of service provision for homeless persons increased in line with demand. Trends in demand for homeless related services have been well documented and debated. Addressing homelessness is a key pillar of the Government s Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness: Rebuilding Ireland. There is undoubted government commitment to tackling homelessness and also to Dublin City Council s services for those presenting as homeless. Dublin Fire Brigade Emergency Ambulance Service The HSE now pay the City Council 9.18m per annum in respect of the cost of providing the DFB emergency ambulance service. In 2017 Dublin City Council provided for a further income of 4m from the HSE towards the cost of the service i.e. income of 13.18m reflecting the actual incurred cost of service provision. However the HSE continues to pay the lower amount. This has resulted in a shortfall in 2017 of 4m and the revenue revised budget was adjusted to reflect this. Payroll Funding of National Pay Agreements The implementation of the Haddington Road Agreement and Public Sector Stability Agreement will increase pay related spend by 16.8m in Elements of these costs have not been wholly funded by Government (currently at an 84% rate of costs). Unfunded pay costs arising from national pay agreements, in particular in relation to fire fighters, are being pursued (amounting to 2.6m). Area Committees Page 114 5

115 The Area Committee structure is an essential aspect of City governance, being closer to initiatives that bring considerable local community and business benefits. Area discretionary funding has facilitated resources to be targeted to local priorities in an open and transparent process. Funding for Area Committees discretionary to each locality has been increased in 2018 to 6.3m for all areas from 1m in Insurances Dublin City Council moved in February 2017 from a self insured basis with regard to major risk areas (e.g. public liability, employer liability, property, professional indemnity) with insurance cover only being purchased in respect of individual claims above a certain level. Following a review of insurance arrangements, Dublin City Council moved to a ground up insurance cover across all risk areas. This change has resulted in moving from low premiums, high excesses and high pay out values to significantly higher premiums, low or zero excesses and low to nil pay out values. Funding is provided in this budget to meet the premium costs of ground up cover and claims costs from self insured arrangements. Funding for this issue will be reviewed regularly to assess future requirements. The staff of Dublin City Council is committed to supporting the ongoing development of the Dublin economy. During the past year many notable events were held here in Dublin and in the process the City s international reputation and image has been significantly enhanced. I would like to thank the staff of all Departments for their co-operation and especially my colleagues in the Finance Department for their work in producing the Annual Financial Statement, in particular Antoinette Power, Head of Financial Accounting and the staff of the Financial Accounting Unit. I also wish to thank the members of Dublin City Council in relation to their consideration in resolving the many financial issues which arose during I also wish to acknowledge the contribution made by Members of the Audit Committee and its Chairperson Brendan Foster. Finally I would like to thank in particular the Members of the Finance Strategic Policy Committee and its chairperson Cllr Ruairi McGinley, for their contribution and commitment. Kathy Quinn, FCPFA Head of Finance Irish Water With the establishment of Irish Water (IW) local authorities are no longer responsible for water and foul drainage related services. Water services assets, previously held by Dublin City Council are being transferred to IW. The Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government has directed that IW will not be liable for rates on the facilities transferred to the company from local authorities that previously had a rates liability. The grant in lieu of lost rates related to these properties was paid in 2015, 2016 and This grant amounts to 14.4m. The Department has given a further commitment to funding the rates income foregone by the exemption of IW related rateable properties in 2018 only i.e. there is no certainty after It is important that the Government recognise that it is simply not possible for Dublin City Council to absorb a loss of funding on this matter and that this funding should be confirmed into the future. Changes to Accounting Policies AFS 2017 There are no changes to Accounting Policies for AFS Conclusion Dublin City Council services support business, residential and visitor life in the City. Service demand remained high in 2017 notwithstanding economic pressures, and this remains the case in Dublin City Council will continue to closely link service provision with available resources. Notwithstanding movements in resources, services will be delivered to the highest quality and represent value for money. Page 115 6

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119 Revenue Accounts 2017 / Financial Profile at a glance Expenditure 2017 Expenditure 2016 Housing & Building Roads Transportation & Safety Water & Sewerage Development Incentives & Controls Environmental Protection Recreation & Amenity Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare Miscellaneous 320,374, ,486,058 99,080,443 85,304,184 55,540,325 56,763,864 45,553,715 43,926, ,061, ,358,194 85,418,214 83,896,518 2,427,900 2,440,404 43,333,959 37,773,359 Total Expenditure 834,790, ,949,460 As per Income & Expenditure Account 350,000,000 Expenditure Comparison 2017/ ,000, ,000, ,000, ,000, ,000,000 Expenditure 2017 Expenditure ,000,000 0 Page 119 9

120 Main Sources of Revenue Income 2017 Grants & Subsidies 218,709,942 Contributions from other local authorities 65,835,868 Goods & Services 239,123,263 Local Property Tax 23,068,969 Rates 321,481, ,219,405 As per Note 15 Sources of Revenue Income 37% 25% Grants & Subsidies Contributions from other local authorities 8% Goods & Services Local Property Tax 3% 27% Rates Page

121 Main Categories of Revenue Expenditure 2017 Payroll Expenses 368,614,397 Operational Expenses 203,428,401 Administration Expenses 161,829,825 Establishment Expenses 41,092,253 Financial Expenses 43,484,389 Miscellaneous Expenditure 16,340,986 Total Expenditure 834,790,251 As per Appendix 1 Analysis of Revenue Expenditure 2% 5% 5% Payroll Expenses Operational Expenses 20% 44% Administration Expenses Establishment Expenses Financial Expenses Miscellaneous Expenditure 24% Page

122 Sources of Capital Income 2017 Government Grants and LPT 225,808,040 Development Contributions 55,802,964 Borrowings 938,626 Property Disposals 12,850,761 Car Parking Income 5,927,769 Transfers from Revenue 26,735,698 Other 74,729, ,793,653 As per Appendix 5 Sources of Capital Income Government Grants and LPT 19% Development Contributions 3% 1% 0% 7% 14% 56% Borrowings Property Disposals Car Parking Income Transfers from Revenue Other Page

123 Capital Expenditure by Service Division 2017 Housing & Building 245,738,496 Roads Transportation & Safety 24,592,797 Water & Sewerage 6,092,670 Development Incentives & Controls 34,788,651 Environmental Protection 8,364,241 Recreation & Amenity 17,847,443 Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare - Miscellaneous (4,373,587) As per Appendix 6 333,050,711 Capital Expenditure by Service Division Expenditure 300,000, ,000, ,000, ,000, ,000,000 50,000, ,000,000 Page

124 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1. General The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting Code of Practice (ACoP) on local authority accounting, as revised by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government (DHPCLG) at 31st December Non-compliance with accounting policies as set out in ACoP must be stated in the Policies and Notes to the Accounts. 2. Statement of Funds Flow (Funds Flow Statement) A Statement of Funds Flow has been introduced as part of AFS While the guidance of International Accounting Standard 7 Statement of Cash Flows has been followed, the business of local authorities is substantially different to most private sector organisations and therefore some minor changes to the format have been agreed to ensure the data displayed is meaningful and useful within the local government sector. For this reason the statement is being referred to as a Statement of Funds Flow. The financial accounts now include a Statement of Funds Flow shown after the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet). Notes relate to the Statement of Funds Flow and are shown in the Notes on and forming part of the Accounts section of the AFS. Note 19 details Project/Non Project/Affordable/Voluntary balances, which can be either a debit or a credit balance. The funds flow assumes that these are debit balances and bases the (Increase)/Decrease description on this. 3. Accruals The revenue and capital accounts have been prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with the Accounting Code of Practice. 4. Interest Charges Loans payable can be divided into the following two categories: Mortgage related loans Non- mortgage related loans 4.1 Mortgage Related Loans Mortgage related loans have a corresponding stream of income from long term advances (i.e. monies lent by the local authorities to borrowers), for the purchase of houses. Only the interest element is charged or credited to the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income and Expenditure Statement). 4.2 Non Mortgage Related Loans Note 7 to the accounts sets out the types of borrowing under this heading. Loans relating to assets/grants, revenue funding will not have a corresponding stream of income. Bridging finance will eventually become part of permanent funding. Loans in respect of the other headings will have a corresponding value in Note 3. Page

125 5. Pensions Payments in respect of pensions and gratuities are charged to the revenue account in the accounting period in which the payments are made. The cost of salaries and wages in the accounts includes deductions in respect of pension contributions (including Widows and Orphans) benefits under the Local Government Superannuation Scheme and the Single Public Service Pension Scheme. The Single Public Service Pension Scheme ( Single Scheme ) commenced with effect from 1 January Employee contributions for the Single Scheme continue to be deducted by local authorities but are remitted centrally to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. 6. Agency and Other Services Expenditure on services provided or carried out on behalf of other local authorities is recouped at cost or in accordance with specific agreements. 7. Provision for Bad & Doubtful Debts Provision has been made in the relevant accounts for bad & doubtful debts. 8. Fixed Assets 8.1 Classification of Assets Fixed assets are classified into categories as set out in the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet). A further breakdown by asset type is set out in note 1 to the accounts. 8.2 Recognition All expenditure on the acquisition or construction of fixed assets is capitalised on an accrual basis. 8.3 Measurement A Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) incorporating all of the assets of the local authority was included for the first time in the Annual Financial Statement for The assets were valued based on the 'Valuation Guideline' issued by the DHPCLG. All assets purchased or constructed prior to 1/1/2004 have been included at historical cost. Accounting policies relating to leases are currently being developed and will be reflected in the financial statements at a future date. 8.4 Revaluation As set out in a revision to the Accounting Code of Practice it is policy to show fixed assets at cost. Maintenance and enhancement costs associated with Infrastructure assets are not currently included in fixed assets but will be reviewed at a future date. Due to their physical nature the vast majority of assets are unique to local authorities and are not subject to disposal. Any loss or gain associated with the net realisable value of the remaining general assets subject to disposal, are accounted for at time of disposal. Page

126 8.5 Disposals In respect of disposable assets, income is credited to a specific reserve and is generally applied in the purchase of new assets. Proceeds of the sale of local authority houses are to be applied as directed by the DHPCLG. 8.6 Depreciation Under the current method of accounting, the charge for depreciation is offset by the amortisation of the source of funding the asset. This method has a neutral impact on Income & Expenditure and consequently the charge for depreciation and the corresponding credit from amortisation is excluded from the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income & Expenditure Statement). The policies applied to assets subject to depreciation are as follows: Asset Type Bases Depreciation Rate Plant & Machinery - Long life S/L 10% - Short life S/L 20% Equipment S/L 20% Furniture S/L 20% Heritage Assets Nil Library Books Nil Playgrounds S/L 20% Parks S/L 2% Landfill sites (*See note) Water Assets - Water schemes S/L Asset life over 70 years - Drainage schemes S/L Asset life over 50 years The Council does not charge depreciation in the year of disposal and charges a full year's depreciation in the year of acquisition. * The value of landfill sites has been included in note 1 under land. Depreciation represents the depletion of the landfill asset. 9. Government Grants Government grants are accounted for on an accrual basis. Grants received to cover day-to-day operations are credited to the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income & Expenditure Statement). Grants received, relating to the construction of assets, are shown as part of the income of work-inprogress. On completion of the project the income is transferred to a capitalisation account. 10. Development Debtors & Income Short term development levy debtors are included in note 5. Income from development contributions not due to be paid within the current year is deferred and not separately disclosed in the financial statements. Page

127 11. Debt Redemption The proceeds from the early redemption of loans by borrowers, are applied to the redemption of mortgage related borrowings from the HFA and OPW. 12. Lease Schemes Rental payments under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Comprehensive Income (Income & Expenditure Statement). Assets acquired under a finance lease are included in fixed assets. The amount due on outstanding balances is shown under current liabilities and long-term creditors. 13. Stock Stocks are valued on an average cost basis. 14. Work-in-Progress & Preliminary Expenditure Work-in progress and preliminary expenditure is the accumulated historical cost of various capital related projects. The income accrued in respect of these projects is shown in the Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) as 'Income WIP'. 15. Interest in Local Authority Companies The interest of Dublin City Council in companies is listed in Appendix Related Parties A related party transaction is a transfer of resources, services or obligations between the local authority and a related party. The main related parties for a local authority include the following: i. Management and Personnel ii. Council members iii. Government Departments iv. Local Authority Companies Local Authority council members and key personnel are bound under the relevant sections of the Local Government Act 2001 and subsequent amending legislation to: a. furnish an annual declaration of 'declarable interests' set out in section 175 of the Act; b. disclose under sections 167, 178 and 179 any beneficial interests that they or a connected person has; and c. follow a code of conduct issued by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government under section 169 of the Local Government Act 2001 in 'Declarable interests' cover both financial and certain other interests such as land etc. Local authority management and personnel salary and remuneration is determined by the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government in line with central government policy on rates of pay. Local Authority interests in companies and joint ventures are disclosed in Appendix 8 to the Annual Financial Statements. Local Authority transactions with government departments are governed by central government controls and procedures driven by government accounting rules. Page

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129 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT STATEMENT) FOR YEAR ENDING 31st DECEMBER 2017 The Income and Expenditure Account Statement brings together all the revenue related income and expenditure. It shows the surplus/(deficit) for the year. Transfers to/from reserves are shown separately and not allocated by service division. Note 16 allocates transfers by service division in the same format as Table A of the adopted Local Authority budget. Expenditure by Division Gross Expenditure Income Net Expenditure Net Expenditure Notes Housing & Building 320,374, ,311,990 48,062,455 47,409,102 Roads Transportation & Safety 99,080,443 53,942,598 45,137,845 35,814,145 Water Services 55,540,325 46,290,998 9,249,327 8,718,372 Development Management 45,553,715 17,925,984 27,627,731 25,658,905 Environmental Services 183,061,250 84,898,745 98,162, ,117,842 Recreation & Amenity 85,418,214 14,301,118 71,117,096 70,468,753 Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 2,427, ,173 1,506,727 1,678,792 Miscellaneous Services 43,333,959 33,076,467 10,257,492 7,588,638 Total Expenditure/Income ,790, ,669, ,121, ,454,549 Net cost of Divisions to be funded from Rates & Local Property Tax Rates 321,481, ,501,784 Local Property Tax 15 23,068,969 6,800,295 Pension Related Deduction 15-12,291,085 Surplus/(Deficit) for Year before Transfers 33,429,154 42,138,615 Transfers from/(to) Reserves 14 (36,290,496) (44,637,645) Overall Surplus/(Deficit) for Year 16 (2,861,342) (2,499,030) General 1st January ,101,486 28,600,516 General 31st December ,240,144 26,101,486 Page

130 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (BALANCE SHEET) AT 31st DECEMBER 2017 Notes Fixed Assets 1 Operational 6,672,645,406 6,562,452,714 Infrastructural 2,922,907,297 2,926,987,449 Community 101,998, ,862,693 Non-Operational 468,959, ,792,245 10,166,510,630 9,972,095,101 Work in Progress and Preliminary Expenses 2 244,997, ,853,360 Long Term Debtors 3 443,755, ,071,748 Current Assets Stocks 4 4,777,323 4,846,374 Trade Debtors & Prepayments 5 192,961, ,552,297 Bank Investments 130,925, ,779,123 Cash at Bank 1,478,887 23,756,007 Cash in Transit 46, , ,189, ,524,736 Current Liabilities (Amounts falling due within one year) Bank Overdraft - - Creditors & Accruals 6 199,069, ,891,503 Finance Leases ,069, ,891,503 Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) 131,120,431 84,633,233 Creditors (Amounts falling due after more than one year) Loans Payable 7 497,689, ,989,902 Finance Leases - - Refundable deposits 8 8,925,527 6,933,313 Other 38,002,334 21,036, ,617, ,959,517 Net Assets 10,441,767,118 10,379,693,925 Represented by Capitalisation Account 9 10,166,510,630 9,972,095,101 Income WIP 2 234,173, ,719,262 Specific Revenue Reserve 29,013,653 37,328,385 General Revenue Reserve 23,240,144 26,101,486 Other Balances 10 (11,171,289) (34,550,309) Total Reserves 10,441,767,118 10,379,693,925 Page

131 STATEMENT OF FUNDS FLOW (FUNDS FLOW STATEMENT) AS AT 31ST DECEMBER Note REVENUE ACTIVITIES Net Inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 17 (59,023,855) CAPITAL ACTIVITIES Returns on Investment & Servicing of Finance Increase/(Decrease) in Fixed Asset Capitalisation Funding 194,415,529 Increase/(Decrease) in WIP/Preliminary Funding (144,545,282) Increase/(Decrease) in Reserves Balances 18 34,517,394 Net Inflow/(Outflow) from Returns on Investment and Servicing of Finance 84,387,641 Capital Expenditure & Financial Investment (Increase)/Decrease in Fixed Assets (194,415,529) (Increase)/Decrease in WIP/Preliminary Funding 187,856,022 (Increase)/Decrease in Other Capital Balances 19 (11,377,527) Net Inflow/(Outflow) from Capital Expenditure and Financial Investment (17,937,034) Financing Increase/(Decrease) in Loan Financing 20 (11,018,702) (ncrease/(decrease) in Reserve Financing 21 (8,075,579) Net Inflow/(Outflow) from Financing Activities (19,094,281) Third Party Holdings Increase/(Decrease) in Refundable Deposits 1,992,214 Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 22 (9,675,315) (9,675,315) Page

132 1. Fixed Assets NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS Land Parks Housing Buildings Plant & Machinery (Long & Short Life) Computers, Furniture & Equipment Heritage Roads & Infrastructure Costs Accumulated 1/1/ ,686,885 44,678,866 5,879,053, ,728,631 31,707,973 17,743,687 69,600,479 2,478,520, ,030,285 10,396,750,599 Additions - Purchased 4,855,000-80,341,757 92,067,891 1,900,431 26, , ,591,177 - Transfers WIP - 4,257,261 23,925,868 7,285, ,468,391 Disposals\Statutory Transfers (5,021,000) - (39,513,758) (3,044,000) (4,671,436) (1,768,936) (54,019,130) Revaluations ,180, , ,613,763 Historical Cost Adjustments - (4,348,000) - 4,348, Accumulated 31/12/ ,520,885 44,588,127 5,976,987,584 1,003,385,784 28,936,968 16,000,849 70,434,242 2,478,520, ,030,285 10,591,404,800 Water & Sewerage Network Total Page 132 Depreciation 1/1/ ,416, ,796,542 16,879, ,562, ,655,498 Provision for Year - 606, ,551, , ,080,152 6,598,933 Disposals\Statutory Transfers (4,591,325) (1,768,936) (6,360,261) Accumulated 31/12/ ,023, ,756,678 15,470, ,643, ,894,170 Net Book 31/12/ ,520,885 31,564,549 5,976,987,584 1,003,385,784 4,180, ,999 70,434,242 2,478,520, ,387,221 10,166,510,631 Net Book 31/12/ ,686,885 32,262,214 5,879,053, ,728,631 3,911, ,295 69,600,479 2,478,520, ,467,373 9,972,095,101 Net Book Value by Category Operational - - 5,976,987, ,947,533 4,180, , ,672,645,407 Infrastructural ,478,520, ,387,221 2,922,907,297 Community - 31,564, ,434, ,998,791 Non-Operational 156,520, ,438, ,959,136 Net Book 31/12/ ,520,885 31,564,549 5,976,987,584 1,003,385,784 4,180, ,999 70,434,242 2,478,520, ,387,221 10,166,510,631 21

133 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS 2. Work in Progress and Preliminary Expenses A summary of work in progress and preliminary expenditure by asset category is as follows: Funded Unfunded Total Total Expenditure Work in Progress 188,950,999 22,851, ,802, ,614,374 Preliminary Expenses 25,379,189 7,815,836 33,195, ,238, ,330,188 30,667, ,997, ,853,360 Income Work in Progress 189,628,368 15,852, ,481, ,965,311 Preliminary Expenses 27,410,408 1,282,246 28,692,654 97,753, ,038,776 17,135, ,173, ,719,262 Net Expended Work in Progress (677,369) 6,998,355 6,320,986 32,649,063 Preliminary Expenses (2,031,219) 6,533,589 4,502,370 21,485,035 Page 133 Net Over/(Under) Expenditure (2,708,588) 13,531,944 10,823,356 54,134, Long Term Debtors A breakdown of the long-term debtors is as follows: Loans Principal Early Other 1/1/2017 Issued Repaid Redemptions Adjustments 31/12/ /12/2016 Long Term Mortgage Advances* 183,669,887 30,433,539 9,915,859 22,500, ,686, ,669,887 Tenant Purchases Advances 3,698,611-1,269, ,429,585 3,698,611 Shared Ownership Rented Equity 68,155,869-2,382,652 19,040,485-46,732,732 68,155, ,524,367 30,433,539 13,567,537 41,541, ,849, ,524,367 Recoupable Loan Advances 229,604, ,211,083 Capital Advance Leasing Facility 38,002,334 21,036,298 Long-term Investments Cash - - Interest in associated companies - - Other (29,700,000) (29,700,000) 468,755, ,071,748 Less: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 5) (25,000,000) (41,000,000) Total Amounts falling due after more than one year 443,755, ,071,748 * Includes HFA Agency Loans 22

134 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS 4. Stocks A summary of stock is as follows: Central Stores - - Other Depots 4,777,323 4,846,374 Total 4,777,323 4,846, Trade Debtors & Prepayments A breakdown of debtors and prepayments is as follows: Government Debtors 136,329,100 55,890,808 Commercial Debtors 55,965,123 63,329,196 Non-Commercial Debtors 39,306,524 38,188,721 Development Levy Debtors 40,196,354 23,823,089 Other Services 11,577,156 7,557,136 Other Local Authorities 11,630,987 5,618,236 Revenue Commissioners - - Other - - Add: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 3) 25,000,000 41,000,000 Total Gross Debtors 320,005, ,407,186 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts (134,706,211) (105,177,979) Total Trade Debtors 185,299, ,229,207 Prepayments 7,662,821 6,323, ,961, ,552,297 Page

135 6. Creditors and Accruals NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS A breakdown of creditors and accruals is as follows: Trade creditors 29,154,919 39,626,185 Grants - - Revenue Commissioners 18,684,083 14,424,206 Other Local Authorities 1,317, ,447 Other Creditors 5,491,517 9,111,565 54,648,125 63,474,403 Accruals 70,328,040 66,409,178 Deferred Income 48,093,331 41,007,922 Add: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 7) 26,000,000 28,000, ,069, ,891, Loans Payable (a) Movement in Loans Payable HFA OPW Other 31/12/ /12/2016 1/1/ ,686,360-16,303, ,989, ,969,354 Borrowings 20,369, ,369,981 9,955,409 Repayment of Principal (23,522,945) - (2,833,235) (26,356,180) (27,538,391) Early Redemptions (26,314,534) - - (26,314,534) (47,396,470) Other Adjustments /12/ ,218,862-13,470, ,689, ,989,902 Less: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 6) (26,000,000) (28,000,000) Total Amounts falling due after more than one year 497,689, ,989,902 (b) Application of Loans An analysis of loans payable is as follows: HFA OPW Other 31/12/ /12/2016 Mortgage loans* 160,296, ,296, ,804,349 Non-Mortgage loans Asset/Grants 5,982,254-1,083,333 7,065,587 8,486,488 Revenue Funding Bridging Finance 73,872, ,872,753 73,872,753 Recoupable 217,217,282-12,386, ,604, ,211,083 Shared Ownership Rented Equity 52,850, ,850,299 68,615, ,218,862-13,470, ,689, ,989,902 Less: Amounts falling due within one year (Note 6) (26,000,000) (28,000,000) Total Amounts falling due after more than one year 497,689, ,989,902 * Includes HFA Agency Loans Page

136 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS 8. Refundable Deposits The movement in refundable deposits is as follows: Opening Balance at 1 January 6,933,313 5,836,373 Deposits received 2,414,277 1,201,760 Deposits repaid (422,063) (104,820) Closing Balance at 31 December 8,925,527 6,933,313 Note: Short Term Refundable Deposits are included as part of Cash Investments on the Balance sheet 9. Capitalisation Account Page 136 The capitalisation account shows the funding of the assets as follows: Purchased Transfers Disposals\Statutory Revaluations Historical 1/1/2017 WIP Transfers Cost Adj 31/12/ /12/2016 Grants 2,181,459,316 81,460,499 25,649,660 (21,470,250) - - 2,267,099,225 2,181,459,316 Loans Revenue funded 20,764, ,641 - (2,683,180) ,665,561 20,764,099 Leases Development Levies 550, ,146 4,932, ,705, ,000 Tenant Purchase Annuities (13,078,758) - - (13,078,758) - Unfunded Historical 7,780,723, (8,087,942) - - 7,772,635,132 7,780,723,074 Other 413,254,110 97,322,891 4,886,661 (8,699,000) 33,613, ,378, ,254,110 Total Gross Funding 10,396,750, ,591,177 35,468,391 (54,019,129) 33,613,763-10,591,404,801 10,396,750,599 Less: Amortised (424,894,170) (424,655,498) Total * 10,166,510,631 9,972,095,101 * Must agree with note 1 25

137 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS 10. Other Balances A breakdown of other balances is as follows: Development Levies balances Capital account balances including asset formation and enhancement Capital Expenditure Income Net Transfers 1/1/2017 re-classification * 31/12/ /12/2016 (i) 68,190,258 - (18,680,932) 55,631,274 (17,629,134) 87,511,466 68,190,258 (ii) (91,241,581) (52,045,037) (219,116,354) 220,263,816 38,638,221 (103,500,935) (91,241,581) Voluntary & Affordable Housing Balances (iii) - Voluntary Housing (1,506,332) 1,463,801 (23,551,279) 23,567,332 - (26,478) (1,506,332) - Affordable Housing (13,744,052) 42,790 (1,165,737) 818,982 (294,062) (14,342,079) (13,744,052) Reserves created for specific purposes (iv) 57,004,621 5,571,724 (3,052,095) 17,835,539 (5,158,982) 72,200,807 57,004,621 A. Net Capital Balances 18,702,914 (44,966,722) (265,566,397) 318,116,943 15,556,043 41,842,781 18,702,914 Balance Sheet accounts relating the loan principal outstanding (including Unrealised TP Annuities) (v) (53,014,070) (53,253,223) Page 137 Interest in Associated Companies (vi) - - B. Non Capital Balances (53,014,070) (53,253,223) Total Other Balances (11,171,289) (34,550,309) *() Denotes Debit Balances (i) This represents the cumulative balance of development levies i.e. income less expenditure and transfers to date. (ii) This represents the cumulative position on funded and unfunded capital jobs consisting of project (completed assets) and non-project (enhancment of assets) balances. Debit balances will require sources of funding to clear. (iii) This represents the cumulative position on voluntary and affordable housing projects. (iv) Relates to reserves and advance funding for future Local Authority assets, insurance liabilities, other purposes and includes realised tenant purchase annuities. (v) Loan related balances including outstanding principal on leases and non-mortgage loans remaining to be funded, historical mortgage funding gap, unrealised principal on tenant purchase annuities to be repaid in the future and shared ownership rented equity. (vi) Represents the local authority's interest in associated companies. 26

138 11. Capital Account Analysis NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS The capital account has been de-aggregated and is comprised of the following accounts in the balance sheet: Net WIP & Preliminary Expenses (Note 2) (10,823,356) (54,134,098) Net Capital Balances (Note 10) 41,842,781 18,702,914 Capital Balance 31 December 31,019,425 (35,431,184) A summary of the changes in the Capital account (see Appendix 6) is as follows: Opening 1 January (35,431,188) (77,474,792) Expenditure 333,050, ,717,755 Income - Grants 225,808, ,631,103 - Loans 938, Other 149,311,288 84,028,372 Total Income 376,057, ,659,475 Net Revenue Transfers 23,443,370 30,101,884 Closing 31 December 31,019,425 (35,431,188) 12. Mortgage Loan Funding Surplus/(Deficit) The mortgage loan funding position on the balance sheet is as follows: Loan Annuity Rented Equity Total Total Mortgage Loans/Equity Receivable (LT Mortgage Shared Own Note 3) 181,686,843 46,732, ,419, ,825,756 Mortgage Loans/Equity Payable (Mort Loans Shared Own Note 7) (160,296,274) (52,850,299) (213,146,573) (233,419,578) Surplus/(Deficit) in 31st December 21,390,569 (6,117,567) 15,273,002 18,406,178 NOTE: Cash on Hand relating to Redemptions and Relending 2,400, Summary of Plant & Materials Account A summary of the operations of the Plant & Machinery account is as follows: Plant & Machinery Materials Total Total Expenditure Charged to Jobs Transfers from/(to) Reserves Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year Page

139 14. Transfers from/(to) Reserves NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS A summary of transfers to/from Reserves is as follows: Transfers from Transfers to Net Reserves Reserves Page 139 Principal Repayments of Non-Mortgage Loans (Own Asset) - 1,420,926 1,420,926 1,411,219 Principal Repayments of Non-Mortgage Loans (Recoupable Non Asset) - 11,426,200 11,426,200 11,084,551 Principal Repayments of Finance Leases Transfers to Other Balance Sheet Reserves ,039,991 Transfers to/from Capital Account (3,292,328) 26,735,698 23,443,370 30,101,884 Surplus/(Deficit) for Year (3,292,328) 39,582,824 36,290,496 44,637, Analysis of Revenue Income A summary of the major sources of revenue income is as follows: Appendix No % % Grants & Subsidies 3 218,709,942 25% 172,976,081 21% Contributions from other local authorities 65,835,868 8% 63,621,206 8% Goods & Services 4 239,123,263 28% 231,897,624 29% 523,669,073 60% 468,494,911 58% Local Property Tax * 23,068,969 3% 6,800,295 1% Pension Related Deduction (PRD) * - 0% 12,291,085 2% Rates 321,481,363 37% 324,501,784 40% Total Income 868,219, % 812,088, % * From 2017 onwards, local authorities will no longer retain PRD locally. Accordingly, an upward adjustment was made to the LPT baseline of each local authority, to include an additional amount equivalent to the PRD income retained by local authorities in Dublin City Council PRD in 2014 was 16,428,

140 16. Over/Under Expenditure NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS The following table shows the difference between the adopted estimates and the actual outturn in respect of both expenditure and income: Page 140 Excluding Transfers Transfers EXPENDITURE Including Transfers Budget (Over)/Under Budget Excluding Transfers Transfers Including Transfers Budget Over/(Under) Budget NET (Over)/Under Budget Housing & Building 320,374,445 18,155, ,529, ,030,014 (15,499,746) 272,311, , ,633, ,360,713 12,272,920 (3,226,826) Roads Transportation & Safety 99,080,443 4,960, ,040,850 94,990,657 (9,050,193) 53,942,598 1,508,492 55,451,090 49,316,495 6,134,595 (2,915,598) Water Services 55,540,325 1,587,488 57,127,813 61,746,524 4,618,711 46,290,998-46,290,998 48,469,072 (2,178,074) 2,440,637 Development Management 45,553, ,938 45,768,653 47,658,552 1,889,899 17,925, ,000 18,306,984 17,365, ,176 2,831,075 Environmental Services 183,061,250 4,962, ,023, ,522,062 (3,501,317) 84,898, ,000 85,535,745 83,502,327 2,033,418 (1,467,899) Recreation & Amenity 85,418,214 1,936,179 87,354,393 86,815,743 (538,650) 14,301,118-14,301,118 13,013,126 1,287, ,342 Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 2,427,900-2,427,900 2,740, , , ,173 1,133,912 (212,739) 99,901 Miscellaneous Services 43,333,959 7,766,368 51,100,327 61,072,238 9,971,911 33,076, ,193 33,520,660 23,594,729 9,925,931 19,897,842 Total Divisions 834,790,251 39,582, ,373, ,576,330 (11,796,745) 523,669,073 3,292, ,961, ,756,182 30,205,219 18,408,474 Local Property Tax 23,068,969-23,068,969 23,068, Pension Related Deduction Rates 321,481, ,481, ,667, , ,714 Dr/Cr Balance (22,083,530) (Deficit)/Surplus for Year 834,790,251 39,582, ,373, ,576,330 (11,796,745) 868,219,405 3,292, ,511, ,492,800 31,018,933 (2,861,342) INCOME 29

141 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS Net Cash Inflow/(Outflow) from Operating Activities Operating Surplus/(Deficit) for Year (2,861,342) (Increase)/Decrease in Stocks 69,051 (Increase)/Decrease in Trade Debtors (56,409,557) Increase/(Decrease) in Creditors Less than One Year 177,993 (59,023,855) 18. Increase/(Decrease) in Reserve Balances Increase/(Decrease) in Development Levies balances 19,321,208 Increase/(Decrease) in Other Reserve Balances 15,196,186 34,517, (Increase)/Decrease in Other Capital Balances (Increase)/Decrease in Capital account balances including asset formation and enhancement (12,259,354) (Increase)/Decrease in Voluntary Housing Balances 1,479,854 (Increase)/Decrease in Affordable Housing Balances (598,027) (11,377,527) 20. Increase/(Decrease) in Loan Financing (Increase)/Decrease in Long Term Debtors 2,315,999 Increase/(Decrease) in Mortgage Loans (4,508,075) Increase/(Decrease) in Asset/Grant Loans (1,420,901) Increase/(Decrease) in Revenue Funding Loans - Increase/(Decrease) in Bridging Finance Loans - Increase/(Decrease) in Recoupable Loans (10,606,827) Increase/(Decrease) in Shared Ownership Rented Equity Loans (15,764,930) Increase/(Decrease) in Finance Leasing - (Increase)/Decrease in Portion Transferred to Current Liabilities 2,000,000 Increase/(Decrease) in Long Term Creditors - Deferred Income 16,966,032 (11,018,702) Page

142 NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE ACCOUNTS Increase/(Decrease) in Reserve Financing Increase/(Decrease) in Specific Revenue Reserve (8,314,732) (Increase)/Decrease in Balance Sheet accounts relating the loan principal outstanding (including Unrealised TP Annuities) 239,153 (Increase)/Decrease in Reserves in Associated Companies - (8,075,579) 22. Analysis of Changes in Cash & Cash Equivalents Increase/(Decrease) in Bank Investments 13,146,403 Increase/(Decrease) in Cash at Bank/Overdraft (22,277,120) Increase/(Decrease) in Cash in Transit (544,598) (9,675,315) Page

143 APPENDICES Page 143

144 APPENDIX 1 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE FOR YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER Payroll Expenses Salary & Wages 267,803, ,106,069 Pensions (incl Gratuities) 89,075,054 90,065,419 Other costs 11,736,134 11,504,435 Total 368,614, ,675,923 Operational Expenses Purchase of Equipment 1,016, ,200 Repairs & Maintenance 17,347,706 16,795,907 Contract Payments 49,978,472 50,497,681 Agency services 2,969,706 3,294,849 Machinery Yard Charges incl Plant Hire 8,682,521 9,783,784 Purchase of Materials & Issues from Stores 18,911,601 19,343,884 Payment of Grants 17,003,139 17,406,608 Members Costs 494, ,136 Travelling & Subsistence Allowances 10,818,282 11,014,175 Consultancy & Professional Fees Payments 6,955,989 9,806,996 Energy / Utilities Costs 13,093,180 14,068,221 Other 56,156,645 26,277,647 Total 203,428, ,747,088 Administration Expenses Communication Expenses 4,319,198 4,999,340 Training 2,427,305 2,264,730 Printing & Stationery 2,421,938 2,849,771 Contributions to other Bodies 138,052, ,006,624 Other 14,608,965 12,287,485 Total 161,829, ,407,950 Establishment Expenses Rent & Rates 27,914,685 22,457,134 Other 13,177,568 12,631,742 Total 41,092,253 35,088,876 Financial Expenses 43,484,389 43,400,698 Miscellaneous Expenses 16,340,985 14,628,925 Total Expenditure 834,790, ,949,460 Page

145 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION A HOUSING and BUILDING EXPENDITURE INCOME DIVISION TOTAL State Grants & Subsidies Provision of Goods and Services Contributions from other local authorities TOTAL A01 Maintenance/Improvement of LA Housing 73,315, , ,507-1,489,921 A02 Housing Assessment, Allocation and Transfer 5,818, , , ,656 A03 Housing Rent and Tenant Purchase Administration 9,745,859-81,046,000-81,046,000 A04 Housing Community Development Support 22,028, , , ,772 Page 145 A05 Administration of Homeless Service 130,111, ,242, ,067 6,221, ,944,804 A06 Support to Housing Capital & Affordable Prog. 23,857,677 13,428,567 (1,736) - 13,426,831 A07 RAS Programme 38,208,995 33,602,334 3,716,794-37,319,128 A08 Housing Loans 12,296, ,879 7,082,275-7,338,154 A09 Housing Grants 10,975,161 5,910, ,910,063 A11 Agency & Recoupable Services 22,727-2,350,567-2,350,567 A12 HAP Programme 12,150,146 12,157, ,157,737 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 338,529, ,266,327 96,145,603 6,221, ,633,632 Less Transfers to/from Reserves 18,155, , ,642 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 320,374,445 95,823, ,311,990 33

146 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION B ROAD TRANSPORTATION and SAFETY EXPENDITURE INCOME DIVISION TOTAL State Grants & Subsidies Provision of Goods and Services Contributions from other local authorities TOTAL B01 NP Road - Maintenance and Improvement B02 NS Road - Maintenance and Improvement B03 Regional Road - Maintenance and Improvement 8,474, , ,482 B04 Local Road - Maintenance and Improvement 37,402,078 5,780,599 3,012,957-8,793,556 Page 146 B05 Public Lighting 9,667,813-7,496-7,496 B06 Traffic Management Improvement 25,494, ,652 9,299, ,590 10,064,694 B07 Road Safety Engineering Improvement B08 Road Safety Promotion/Education 3,564, B09 Maintenance & Management of Car Parking 12,807,698-33,730,240-33,730,240 B10 Support to Roads Capital Prog. 4,070,370 15,737 13,819-29,556 B11 Agency & Recoupable Services 2,560, ,782 1,692,284-2,290,066 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 104,040,850 6,664,770 48,291, ,590 55,451,090 Less Transfers to/from Reserves 4,960,407 1,508,492 1,508,492 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 99,080,443 46,783,238 53,942,598 34

147 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION C WATER SERVICES EXPENDITURE INCOME DIVISION TOTAL State Grants & Subsidies Provision of Goods and Services Contributions from other local authorities TOTAL C01 Operation and Maintenance of Water Supply 30,342,507 1,726,374 28,728,146-30,454,520 C02 Operation and Maintenance of Waste Water Treatment 12,293,138-12,293,138-12,293,138 C03 Collection of Water and Waste Water Charges 195, , ,402 C04 Operation and Maintenance of Public Conveniences 146,579-2,830-2,830 Page 147 C05 Admin of Group and Private Installations C06 Support to Water Capital Programme C07 Agency & Recoupable Services 3,329,582-2,883, ,563 3,159,410 C08 Local Authority Water and Sanitary Services 10,820, , ,699 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 57,127,813 1,726,374 44,289, ,563 46,290,998 Less Transfers to/from Reserves 1,587, SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 55,540,325 44,289,061 46,290,998 35

148 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION D DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT EXPENDITURE INCOME DIVISION TOTAL State Grants & Subsidies Provision of Goods and Services Contributions from other local authorities TOTAL D01 Forward Planning 5,590, , ,802 D02 Development Management 6,729,428-2,623,665-2,623,665 D03 Enforcement 2,480,822-61,929-61,929 D04 Op & Mtce of Industrial Sites & Commercial Facilities 10,306,031-4,465, ,056 5,084,500 Page 148 D05 Tourism Development and Promotion 3,059, , ,063 D06 Community and Enterprise Function 8,077,401 5,716,968 55,067-5,772,035 D07 Unfinished Housing Estates D08 Building Control 1,523, , ,890 D09 Economic Development and Promotion 5,791,752 1,686, , ,825 2,078,185 D10 Property Management 275, , ,497 D11 Heritage and Conservation Services 1,934, ,227 57, ,979 D12 Agency & Recoupable Services , ,436 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 45,768,653 7,803,671 9,673, ,881 18,306,984 Less Transfers to/from Reserves 214, , ,000 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 45,553,715 9,292,432 17,925,984 36

149 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION E ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES EXPENDITURE INCOME DIVISION TOTAL State Grants & Subsidies Provision of Goods and Services Contributions from other local authorities TOTAL E01 Operation, Maintenance and Aftercare of Landfill 5,480, , ,080 E02 Op & Mtce of Recovery & Recycling Facilities 3,672,261 22,559 1,168,760 1,675 1,192,994 E03 Op & Mtce of Waste to Energy Facilities E04 Provision of Waste to Collection Services 2,251,643-25,739-25,739 Page 149 E05 Litter Management 4,148, , , ,181 E06 Street Cleaning 39,108, , ,340 E07 Waste Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement 3,977, ,000 3,222,802 24,926 4,229,728 E08 Waste Management Planning 1,225, , ,543 1,097,444 E09 Maintenance and Upkeep of Burial Grounds 2,651-4,352-4,352 E10 Safety of Structures and Places 3,734, ,218 2,532, ,761 3,377,838 E11 Operation of Fire Service 119,738,020 3,129,990 13,582,217 56,251,644 72,963,851 E12 Fire Prevention 2,621, E13 Water Quality, Air and Noise Pollution 751,462-3,230 13,200 16,430 E14 Agency & Recoupable Services 1,312,111-1,224,768-1,224,768 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 188,023,379 5,476,792 23,043,203 57,015,750 85,535,745 Less Transfers to/from Reserves 4,962, , ,000 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 183,061,250 22,406,203 84,898,745 37

150 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION F RECREATION and AMENITY EXPENDITURE INCOME DIVISION TOTAL State Grants & Subsidies Provision of Goods and Services Contributions from other local authorities TOTAL F01 Operation and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities 11,080,085-3,111,801-3,111,801 F02 Operation of Library and Archival Service 23,838, , ,065 53,725 1,220,556 F03 Op, Mtce & Imp of Outdoor Leisure Areas 23,365,685 22,850 1,245,209 68,450 1,336,509 F04 Community Sport and Recreational Development 17,330,303 4,177,737 1,517,868-5,695,605 Page 150 F05 Operation of Arts Programme 11,739, ,976 1,168,413-1,414,389 F06 Agency & Recoupable Services - - 1,522,258-1,522,258 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 87,354,393 5,138,329 9,040, ,175 14,301,118 Less Transfers to/from Reserves 1,936, SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 85,418,214 9,040,614 14,301,118 38

151 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION G AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, HEALTH and WELFARE EXPENDITURE INCOME DIVISION TOTAL State Grants & Subsidies Provision of Goods and Services Contributions from other local authorities G01 Land Drainage Costs G02 Operation and Maintenance of Piers and Harbours G03 Coastal Protection G04 Veterinary Service 749,578 31, , ,511 G05 Educational Support Services 1,678, , ,662 TOTAL Page 151 G06 Agency & Recoupable Services SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 2,427, , , ,173 Less Transfers to/from Reserves SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 2,427, , ,173 39

152 APPENDIX 2 SERVICE DIVISION H MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES EXPENDITURE INCOME DIVISION TOTAL State Grants & Subsidies Provision of Goods and Services Contributions from other local authorities H01 Profit/Loss Machinery Account H02 Profit/Loss Stores Account H03 Adminstration of Rates 30,304,517 14,255,865 2,074,081-16,329,946 H04 Franchise Costs 872, H05 Operation of Morgue and Coroner Expenses 2,671,138-6, , ,504 H06 Weighbridges TOTAL Page 152 H07 Operation of Markets and Casual Trading 1,559, , ,162 H08 Malicious Damage 3, H09 Local Representation/Civic Leadership 4,839, H10 Motor Taxation 5,933, H11 Agency & Recoupable Services 4,917,123 6,661,237 9,021,852 76,207 15,759,296 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL INCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 51,100,327 20,917,102 11,727, ,207 33,520,660 Less Transfers to/from Reserves 7,766, , ,193 SERVICE DIVISION TOTAL EXCLUDING TRANSFERS TO/FROM RESERVES 43,333,959 11,283,158 33,076,467 TOTAL ALL DIVISIONS 834,790, ,709, ,123,263 65,835, ,669,073 40

153 APPENDIX 3 ANALYSIS OF INCOME FROM GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government Road Grants 5,780,600 5,780,644 Housing Grants & Subsidies 169,285, ,301,943 Library Services 293, ,500 Local Improvement Schemes - - Urban and Village Renewal Schemes 1,667,495 1,700,000 Water Services Group Schemes 1,726,374 1,743,511 Environmental Protection/Conservation Grants 2,842,268 1,994,876 Miscellaneous 26,343,827 24,304, ,939, ,139,328 Other Departments and Bodies Road Grants 878, ,189 Local Enterprise Office 1,566,145 1,389,317 Higher Education Grants - (126,095) Community Employment Schemes - - Civil Defence 385,218 71,782 Miscellaneous 7,940,385 8,184,560 10,770,460 9,836,753 Total 218,709, ,976,081 Page

154 APPENDIX 4 ANALYSIS OF INCOME FROM GOODS AND SERVICES Rents from Houses 85,160,807 80,303,864 Housing Loans Interest & Charges 7,036,046 8,208,687 Domestic Water - - Commercial Water - - Irish Water 42,865,002 44,699,876 Domestic Refuse 100,283 81,309 Commercial Refuse 3,784,996 4,027,697 Domestic Sewerage - - Commercial Sewerage - - Planning Fees 3,439,666 3,966,020 Parking Fines/Charges 38,679,363 37,055,355 Recreation & Amenity Activities 7,200,853 6,831,927 Library Fees/Fines 98,613 96,035 Agency Services 9,182,000 8,416,833 Pension Contributions 11,189,458 11,075,221 Property Rental & Leasing of Land 6,151,902 5,953,815 Landfill Charges - - Fire Charges 2,876,893 2,536,520 NPPR 6,747,304 5,556,340 Miscellaneous 14,610,078 13,088, ,123, ,897,624 Page

155 APPENDIX 5 SUMMARY OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURE AND INCOME EXPENDITURE Payment to Contractors 138,709,513 84,002,515 Puchase of Land 2,381,087 2,766,400 Purchase of Other Assets/Equipment 88,539,330 71,729,447 Professional & Consultancy Fees 12,104,855 9,798,679 Other 91,315,927 61,420,713 Total Expenditure (Net of Internal Transfers) 333,050, ,717,754 Transfers to Revenue 3,292,328 2,891,045 Total Expenditure (Incl Transfers) * 336,343, ,608,799 INCOME Grants and LPT 225,808, ,631,103 Non - Mortgage Loans 938,626 - Other Income (a) Development Contributions 55,802,964 25,747,442 (b) Property Disposals - Land 7,371,039 3,679,915 - LA Housing 5,479, Other property - - (c) Purchase Tenant Annuities 1,004,031 1,109,739 (d) Car Parking 5,927,769 5,868,418 (e) Other 73,725,763 47,622,856 Total Income (Net of Internal Transfers) 376,057, ,659,473 Transfers from Revenue 26,735,698 32,992,930 Total Income (Incl Transfers) * 402,793, ,652,403 Surplus\(Deficit) for year 66,450,613 42,043,604 Balance 1 January (35,431,188) (77,474,792) Balance 31 December 31,019,425 (35,431,188) * Excludes internal transfers, includes transfers to and from Revenue account Page

156 EXPENDITURE INCOME TRANSFERS Non-Mortgage Transfer from Internal 1/1/2017 Grants and LPT Other Total Income Transfer to Revenue 31/12/2017 Loans* Revenue Transfers Housing & Building (84,737,265) 245,738, ,556, ,626 45,997, ,492,777 7,945, ,062 2,668,413 (67,663,617) Road Transportation & Safety 25,231,231 24,592,797 7,076,676-15,979,619 23,056,295 4,084, ,916 1,514,369 28,984,174 Water Services 4,032,834 6,092,670 1,201,825-6,858,118 8,059, (1,062,151) 4,937,956 Development Management 16,633,173 34,788,651 1,453,524-63,984,695 65,438, , ,000 (5,326,220) 42,080,609 Environmental Services (25,027,869) 8,364,241 1,717,577-8,300,360 10,017,937 3,877, , ,456 (19,306,473) Recreation & Amenity 3,684,964 17,847,443 8,766,495-4,780,552 13,547,047 2,968,923 1,670,350 1,439,633 2,122,774 Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare Miscellaneous Services 24,751,744 (4,373,587) 35,000-3,410,736 3,445,736 7,354,435 - (61,500) 39,864,002 TOTAL (35,431,188) 333,050, ,808, , ,311, ,057,954 26,735,698 3,292,328-31,019,425 Note: Mortgage-related transactions are excluded APPENDIX 6 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE AND INCOME ON CAPITAL ACCOUNT Page

157 APPENDIX 7 Summary of Major Revenue Collections for 2017 A Debtor type B Incoming 1/1/2017 C Accrued - current year debit (Gross) D Vacant property adjustments E Write offs F Waivers G Total for collection =(B+C-D-E-F) H Amount collected I Closing 31/12/2017 = (G-H) J Specific doubtful arrears* K % Collected = (H)/(G-J) Rates 41,071, ,481,363 9,909,272 13,277, ,365, ,931,580 32,433,925 3,600,000 91% Rents & Annuities 22,544,787 85,865, , ,852,642 81,620,926 26,231,717-76% Page 157 Housing Loans 12,406,365 19,353, ,760,243 20,981,400 10,778,844-66% *Specific doubtful arrears = (i) Vacancy applications pending/criteria not met & (ii) Accounts in examinership/receivership/liquidation and no communication regarding likely outcome 45

158 APPENDIX 8 INTEREST OF LOCAL AUTHORITY IN COMPANIES AND JOINT VENTURES Where a local authority as a corporate body or its members or officers, by virtue of their office, have an interest in a company (controlled, jointly controlled and associated), the following disclosures should be made for each entity: Name of Company or Entity Voting Power % Classification: Subsidiary / Associate / Joint Venture Total Assets Total Liabilities Revenue Income Revenue Expenditure Cumulative Surplus/Deficit Currently Consolidated Y / N Date of Financial Statements Page 158 Ballymun Regeneration Limited 100% Subsidiary Y 31/12/2016 Poppintree Neighbour Centre Management Company Limited 6% Associate 66,791 17,451 50,424 86,208 49,340 N 31/12/2016 Coultry Neighbourhood Centre Management Company Limited 12% Associate 77,188 9,531 40,716 42,910 67,657 N 31/12/2016 Shangan Neighbourhood Centre Management Company Limited 43% Associate 59,517 8,556 48,340 52,931 50,961 N 31/12/2016 Forestwood Management Company Limited 67% Subsidiary 22,545 22,977 19,761 18, N 31/05/2017 City of Dublin Energy Management Agency (CODEMA) Limited 60% Subsidiary 440, ,610 1,196,181 1,143, ,167 N 31/12/2016 Hugh Lane Gallery Trust Limited 100% Subsidiary 2,476 2, Y 31/12/2016 Temple Bar Cultural Trust Limited 100% Subsidiary 57,066,594 37,568,374 1,265,957 1,336,232 19,498,220 N 31/12/2016 Fishamble Music Limited 100% Subsidiary 1,322, ,759 25,786 42, ,939 N 31/12/2016 Irish Film Centre Development Limited 100% Subsidiary 289, ,474 56,492 56,492 3 N 31/12/2016 Dublin City Sports and Leisure Services Limited 100% Subsidiary 1,957, ,441 2,318,614 1,961,111 1,676,303 N 31/12/2016 Parnell Square Foundation Limited 50% Subsidiary 207,563 13, , , ,922 N 31/12/2016 PSQ Development Ltd 50% Subsidiary 1,987,014 1,999, ,645-12,200 N 31/12/2016 The Ringsend Toll Bridge Designated Activity Company 100% Subsidiary 1,333, ,000 3,766,000 3,429, ,000 N 31/12/

159 Glossary of Terms Accruals (Matching) The concept that income and expenditure are recognised as they are earned or incurred, not as money is received or paid. Capital Expenditure Expenditure on the acquisition of a fixed asset or expenditure that adds to and not merely maintains the value of an existing fixed asset. Community Assets Assets that the local authority intends to hold in perpetuity, that have no determinable useful life, and that may have restrictions on their disposal. Examples of community assets are parks and historic buildings. Contingency A condition which exists at the balance sheet date, where the outcome will be confirmed only on the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events. Corporate and Democratic Services The corporate and democratic services comprises all activities which local authorities engage in specifically because they are elected, multi-purpose authorities. The cost of these activities are thus over and above those which would be incurred by a series of independent, single purpose, nominated bodies managing the same services. There is therefore no logical basis for apportioning these costs to services. Deferred Charges Expenditure which may properly be deferred, but which does not result in, or remain matched with, tangible assets. Examples of deferred charges are expenditure on items such as preliminary expenses on proposed capital schemes. Depreciation The measure of the wearing out, consumption, or other reduction in the useful economic life of a fixed asset, whether arising from use, effluxion of time or obsolescence through technological or other changes. Exceptional Items Material items which arise from events or transactions that fall within the ordinary activities of the authority and which need to be disclosed separately by virtue of their size or incidence to give fair presentation of the accounts. Example - redundancies, uninsured damage, uninsured structural failure of operational buildings, deficits arising on the settlement of uninsured claims, cost of industrial action and losses on investments. Fair Value The fair value of an asset is the price at which it could be exchanged in an arm's length transaction less, where applicable, any grants receivable towards the purchase or use of the asset. Finance Lease A lease that transfers substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of a fixed asset to the lessee. Such a transfer of risks and rewards may be presumed to occur if at the inception of the lease the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any initial payment, amounts to substantially all of the fair value of the leased asset. Fixed Assets Tangible assets that yield benefits to the local authority and the services it provides for a period of more than one year. Going Concern The concept that the authority will remain in operational existence for the foreseeable future, in particular that the revenue accounts and balance sheet assume no intention to curtail significantly the scale of operations. Government Grants Assistance by government and inter-government agencies and similar bodies, whether local, national or international, in the form of cash or transfers of assets to an authority in return for past or future compliance with certain conditions relating to the activities of the authority. Infrastructure Assets Fixed assets that are inalienable, expenditure on which is recoverable only by continued use of the asset created. Examples of infrastructure assets are highways and footpaths. Investments A long-term investment is an investment that is intended to be held for use on a continuing basis in the activities of the authority. Investments should be so classified only where an intention to hold the investment for the long term can clearly be demonstrated or where there are restrictions as to the investor's ability to dispose of the investment. Investments which do not meet the above criteria should be classified as current assets. Investment Properties Interest in land and/or buildings: (a) in respect of which construction work and development have been completed; and (b) which is held for its investment potential, any rental income being negotiated at arm's length. Long-Term Contracts A contract entered into for the design, manufacture or construction of a single substantial asset or the provision of a service (or a combination of assets or services which together constitute a single project), where the time taken substantially to complete the contract is such that the contract activity falls into different accounting periods. Some contracts with a shorter duration than one year should be Page

160 accounted for as long-term contracts if they are sufficiently material to the activity of the period. Net Book Value The amount at which fixed assets are included in the balance sheet, i.e. their historical cost or current value less the cumulative amounts provided for depreciation. Current value can be either net current replacement cost or net realisable value. Net Current Replacement Cost The cost of replacing or recreating the particular asset in its existing condition and in its existing use, i.e. the cost of its replacement or of the nearest equivalent asset, adjusted to reflect the current condition of the existing asset. Net Realisable Value The open market value of the asset in its existing use (or open market value in the case of non-operational assets), less the expenses to be incurred in realising the asset. Non-Operational Assets Fixed assets held by a local authority but not directly occupied, used or consumed in the delivery services. Examples of non-operational assets are investment properties and assets that are surplus to requirements, pending sale or redevelopment. signed by the responsible financial officer. Prior Year Adjustments Those material adjustments applicable to prior years arising from changes in accounting policies or from the correction of fundamental errors. Prudence The concept that revenue is not anticipated but is recognised only when realised in the form either of cash or of other assets the ultimate cash realisation of which can be assessed with reasonable certainty. Stocks Comprise the following categories: (a) goods or other assets purchased for resale; (b) consumable stores; (c) raw materials and components purchased for incorporation into products for sale; Useful Life The period over which the local authority will derive benefits from the use of a fixed asset. Operating Leases A lease other than a finance lease. Operational Assets Fixed assets held and occupied, used or consumed by the local authority in the direct delivery of those services for which it has either a statutory or discretionary responsibility. Post Balance Sheet Events Those events, both favourable and unfavourable, which occur between the balance sheet date and the date on which the AFS is Page

161 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 118/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Chief Executive Monthly Management Report May 2018 Section 136 (2) of the Local Government Act 2001 as inserted by Section 51 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 places an obligation on the Chief Executive to prepare Monthly Management Reports for Council. The monthly report for the September 2017 City Council meeting is submitted herewith. Finance Please be advised that there are no additions or changes to the Monthly Local Fund Statement & EU/IMF Report listed on the City Council Agenda. Environment & Transportation Please see attached report. (Pages 2-9) Housing & Community Services Please see Housing Supply Report on Agenda. Planning & Property Development Please see attached report. (Pages 10-21) Culture, Recreation & Economic Services Please see attached report. (Pages 22-28) Human Resources Please see attached report. (Page 29) Law Department Freedom of Information Please see attached Report in relation to Freedom of Information statistics. (Page 30-32) Owen P. Keegan Chief Executive. Dated : 4 th May 2018 Page 161 1

162 Environment & Transportation Control of Stationless On-Street Bicycle Hire Bye-Laws The byelaws came into effect on the 1 st December Applications for Operators Licences together with Assessment criteria were advertised on the 27 th March. The closing date for receipt of applications was Wednesday 18 th April Bike Licences will be issued shortly. Pay & Display Machine replacement programme Multifunction Pay and Display Ticket machines are currently being installed on-street in the core city centre. In addition to allowing coin, card terminal and contactless payments for parking these will also be used to provide visitors with information in relation to local points of interest. Neighbourhood Traffic Study Schemes A workshop with Councillors was held in March to develop criteria on how to approach qualifying a neighbourhood in terms of being considered for assessment. Furthermore, if a neighbourhood is deemed suitable for a study, criteria for ranking same was also discussed. A further workshop to close out the method is planned for May. Members will be invited presently. TAMS for Traffic The new TAMS system introduced to traffic is bedding down in terms of staff becoming more confident in its use. This is already providing greater efficiencies in how the TAG team do their work. Area Capital Works Increased funding has been approved in this year s capital budget ( 1.375M) for the five electoral areas. Early procurement has meant works began in January and the programme is well underway and on schedule. Parking Tag and alternative methods of paying for parking The average number of transactions per week is now over 86,000 representing 46% of weekly Pay and Display revenue. There are over 176,000 registered motorists with almost 600 additional motorists registering each week. Over 74% of all Parking Tag transactions are now made via the Parking Tag App. Once off payments in shops or charged directly to mobile phone bill or credit card on average account for 3,000 payments per week. The Council will shortly issue a Request for Tender for provision of the Parking Tag service. Car Clubs Two Car Clubs remain operational on-street and have availed of 115 Car Club Permits. There are currently 19 dedicated car club only bays in the City. Discussion is ongoing with both operators who are seeking additional permits in order to expand their services and the number of vehicles located on-street, including additional EV vehicles. Page 162 2

163 Electric Vehicle Only Parking The Council continues to liaise with ESB in relation EV charging locations. There are currently 35 dedicated EV only bays located on-street and further sites are being reviewed for suitability. The Department of Transport have recently set up a Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Taskforce Working Group and the Council has contributed regarding installation of charging infrastructure. An initial report will issue shortly. Road Maintenance Services Road Maintenance Services has appointed contractors to commence its carriageway resurfacing programme for 2018 in the South East, South Central and North Central Areas. Tender documentation preparation and competition are in progress for contracts in the Central and North West Areas. With respect to the footpath renewal and repair programme for 2018, Road Maintenance Services is in the process of awarding six contracts following the conclusion of tender competition. Works were scheduled to commence in April and to be completed before year end. Licensing Unit Environment & Transportation recently took over responsibility for the Licensing Unit formerly CRA below is a summary of activities; Casual Trading There are approximately 260 Causal Traders Licensed in designated pitches in DCC. Event trading licenses are issued for events at the Aviva Stadium, Croke Park, 3 Arena, St. Patrick s Festival and other events taking place throughout the year in the City. The Casual trading bye-laws 2013 are currently under review. The public consultation process finished on 29 th March A de-brief meeting for the Henry Street/Mary Street Christmas trading took place on 3 rd April Street Performance 75 Street Performance permits have being issued so far in The most popular areas for Street performers are Grafton Street and Henry Street. The permits are issued in accordance with the Street Performers Bye-laws Advertising Boards The Transformation Unit are currently putting together a policy document regarding Advertising Boards. They are currently un- licensed. Advertising Boards are not permitted in O Connell Street or Grafton Street. They should not cause an obstruction to pedestrians and no more than one is permitted for any business. Enforcement There are four assistant inspectors in the Licensing Unit. They work a seven over seven shift. They enforce the Casual Trading Bye-laws 2013, the Street performance Bye-Laws 2016 and they ensure Advertising Boards are controlled. Control of Dogs Under the Control of Dogs Act 1986, as amended by the Control of Dogs (Amendment) Act 1992, Local Authorities are responsible for the control of dogs. Following a tendering Page 163 3

164 process Ashton Dog Pound were awarded the contract to provide a Dog Warden Service and Dog Pound facilities on behalf of Dublin City Council. The Contractor employs three Dog Wardens for weekdays and two for Saturday and Sunday. In % of the dogs in the pound were re homed or reclaimed. Control of Horses The Licensing Unit implements the Control of Horses Act 1996 and the Control of Horses bye-laws There were 122 horses seized in The Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine has tendered for a National Multi supplier framework agreement for the provision of a new horse seizure service and pound facility. In the meantime Henry Management and Maintenance Services provide these services on behalf of Dublin City Council. The Unit is also responsible for the running of the Smithfield Horse Fair, the next one which is due on the 10 th June. Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme Regarding the Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme 2016, 1,485, of the 5.1 million approved in principle has been drawn down to date. With reference to the Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme 2017, 174, of the 4.25 million approved in principle has been drawn down to date. The 2017 Annual Report of the Community Gain Liaison Committee and The Dublin Waste to Energy Community Gain Projects Grant Scheme is available at Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 2 funding allocation has been completed for the Illegal Dumping Challenge and 4 companies have received funding to develop products in the areas of low cost battery powered CCTV, Video Analytics, Data Analytics and Drone Technology. The challenge invited proposals to combat illegal dumping using low cost, innovative and technological solution to track, deter and prevent illegal Dumping in the Dublin Region. CRM System A new process for dealing with customer requests through the CRM system was introduced on 5 th December This new process means that when a customer requests is registered on the CRM system via the self service portal on DCC website or / phone contact to customer service department, this request is automatically routed to the relevant local operations management team. Team Dublin Clean Up The 3 rd Annual Team Dublin Clean-up took place on the 21 st April from 11am until 1pm. This year we the clean-up was held in conjunction with the National Spring Clean initiative and working in partnership with the Dodder Action Day, the Canal Action Day and Area Depts. Team Dublin Clean-up volunteers concentrated on the segregation of plastics and provided clear bags for collection. Special arrangements have been made at Ringsend Civic Amenity site to accommodate the plastics for recycling. Anti Dumping Initiative 2018 Applications have been submitted for the North West, Central and South Central Areas for projects to combat illegal dumping in specific areas prone to illegal dumping and areas highlighted in recent IBAL reports. The project submissions include enforcement related Page 164 4

165 activity, greening strategies, CCTV monitoring, community engagement and awareness raising activities. Davitt Road Depot Refurbishment Works Works are near completion at Davitt Road site. Major works are complete, final fit out and snagging is underway. Expected to be operational mid April. Herzog Park Bring Centre Realignment Tender submissions did not come within budget and this project was not progressed on the basis of value for money not being achieved. Waste Management are examining options to facilitate current redevelopment of Herzog Park and maintain existing recycling facilities within a reduced footprint of the existing bring centre. Extension of the 30/km/hr Speed Limit Further extensions to the 30 km/hr special speed limit are proposed in new Draft Bye-Laws which it is proposed to put out to public consultation once approved by the Council. Draft submitted to SPC on the 19 th of April 2018 and approved to go to full council. Cigarette Litter Campaign The Waste Management Dept has recently completed a cigarette litter awareness campaign 'Bin the Butt the campaign included both outdoor and digital advertising highlighting the issue of cigarette litter. The campaign used traditional advertising methods and also targeted digital channels using video. The campaign attracted media attention from day to day news media and online news coverage including RTE/Newstalk/FM 104/Nova/Dublin Live/Independent and was also promoted via targeted Facebook and YouTube advertising and other online media. The campaign has been supported by litter wardens carrying out patrols and inspections of commercial premises obliged to provide cigarette litter receptacles and carry out regular cleaning outside premises. European Events Dublin City Council participated at a Conference on Decongesting Europe from 14 th to 15 th March 2018 in Brussels, focusing on the role of walking and cycling in reducing congestion. The Transportation SPC was accompanied by officials from the Environment and Transportation Department. Dublin City Council hosted a Polis Working Group meeting on Mobility and Traffic Efficiency on 22 nd and 23 rd March 2018 in Wood Quay Venue. The meeting was attended by officials from several European Cities including Barcelona, Madrid London and Rotterdam. Dublin City Council hosted a meeting of the EU Interreg funded project Group BE-GOOD from the 17 th - 19 th of April, this meeting reviewed progress on the DCC HGV checker application. River Basin Management Plan The national River Basin Management Plan for the 2 nd cycle of the Water Framework Directive was officially launched on Tuesday 17 th April last. The link to it is Page 165 5

166 Progress Report on Road Design & Construction Projects Projects at Design Stage Project Funding Agency Designer Comments 1 College Green NTA/DCC DCC An Oral Hearing on the College Green project commenced on 12th March and concluded on 28 th March. Following the completion of the Oral Hearing, a decision will be made by An Bord Pleanála in due course. 2 Grafton Street Quarter Phase 4 Clarendon Street/Row 3 Grafton Street Quarter Phase 5 Duke Street / South Anne Street Area 4 Balbutcher Lane Junction reconfiguration 5 Cathal Brugha Street/Findlater Place DCC DCC Part 8 planning approval in place. Detailed design and tender process to be conducted in 2018 with works scheduled to commence in late 2018 /early 2019 DCC DCC Preliminary design works underway with Part 8 planning application to be lodged in Dodder Bridge DCC/LIHAAF/NTA Roughan O Donovan 7 Blood Stoney Bridge DCC Consultant Consultant Appointed. Tender Documents to be issued in June 2018 DCC DCC Design has commenced for the upgrading of the public realm in this area. Depending on the scope of the work a Part 8 may be required. A consultant has been appointed for the design of a public transport bridge (with opening span) to link Sir John Rogerson s Quay with the toll plaza just south of the Tom Clarke bridge. DCC RPS/COWI Options Report completed. Consultants progressing Preliminary Design 8 Tom Clarke Bridge Upgrade DCC/NTA Aecom A feasibility study has been carried out as how to best improve the very poor pedestrian and cyclist facilities on the Tom Clarke bridge. Options to widen the existing bridge or build a new bridge just upstream were examined. Due to the huge traffic disruption (reducing traffic on the bridge to one way for 9 months) and consequential cost it is proposed to proceed with the new bridge option. 6 Page 166

167 Progress Report on Road Design & Construction Projects Projects at Design Stage - Continued Project Funding Agency Designer Comments 9 Sandymount OPW/DCC DCC At post planning stage. OPW Promenade appointed to carry out works. Proposal to raise promenade wall by up to 360mm north of Martello Tower. 14 new flood gates at openings. Closing of two existing openings. Construction programme April to December Clontarf to City Centre Cycle Route DCC ROD Planning Outcome Report with updated preliminary design drawings submitted to NTA for Approval. 11 Royal Canal Greenway Phase 2 12 Dodder Greenway 13 Fitzwilliam Cycle Route DCC ROD Evaluation of Tenders for for Works Contractor completed. Preferred Contractor selected. DCC RPS Works have re-commenced on the project with RPS working on finalising the options selection stage of the project DCC To be confirmed Tenders for design consultants issued on received on 12 th April Tender evaluation in progress. 14 S2S DCC ROD/DCC Tenders issued for Wall Lowering received and preferred tender selected. Tenders for widening of entrances received and preferred Tenderer selected. Road Safety Audit works in progress and 67% complete. 15 Point Junction Improvement Scheme 16 Hole in the Wall Roundabout DCC Arup Ongoing discussions with Dublin Port Company and developers for Exo site to facilitate phasing of scheme. DCC DCC Tender documents for Contractor procurement complete. Contractor for Clarehall Avenue pedestrian crossing appointed. 7 Page 167

168 Projects at Construction Stage # Scheme Name Client Contractor Start Date 1 Grafton Street DCC Actavo Quarter Phase 3 (Ireland) Ltd.] Chatham, Harry and Balfe Street areas 2 Dodder flood alleviation works ARUP/DCC OPW, Clonmel Enterprises 11 th Sept August 2007 End Date End 2018 June 2018 of Comment Works are ongoing and are scheduled for completion by the end of Construction ongoing Ballsbridge Beaver Row. frm to 3 South Campshires flood alleviation works 4 On- Street Cycling Parking 5 Drury Street Cycle Parking AECOM OPW and others DCC Richard Nolan Actavo, Clonmell DCC KN Network Services October 2014 March 2018 Works ongoing from Matt Talbot Bridge to Cardiff Lane. Jan 2018 Dec 2018 As part of the 2018 programme 152no. Sheffield Stands have been installed in March providing safe, high quality cycle parking facilities for 304 bicycles. Batch 5 completed. Batch 6 construction commenced. Batch 7 contract awarded. Jan 2018 Apr 2018 Construction works have been proceeding to programme in Drury Street Car Park. It is anticipated that the expanded cycle parking facility should re-open to the public by the end of April Park Lane North Wall Quay Junction Improvement DCC Cairn Construction March 2018 Apr 2018 Construction commenced 7 th April, providing a signalised junction to facilitate access to coach parking. Works scheduled for completion end April. 8 Page 168

169 Projects at Construction Stage - continued # Scheme Name Client Contractor Start End Date Comment Date 7 South Campshires DCC OPW Laying of kerbs for segregated two-way cycle track from Matt Talbot Bridge to Samuel Beckett Bridge complete 8 Heuston to Chapelizod Greenway DCC KN Network Services 2017 March 2018 Works to provide a signalised pedestrian crossing completed in March Crumlin Village Environmental Improvement Scheme DCC KN Network Services March 2018 August 2018 Village Environmental Improvement Scheme 9 Page 169

170 1. New Policy/Strategic Planning & Property Development The Planning and Property Development Department is continuing work with the Housing Department on a number of housing initiatives, including MUHDS (Major Urban Housing Developments Sites) and the Housing Land Initiative. The Poolbeg SDZ Planning Scheme and Ballymun LAP have been approved by the City Council, which will significantly contribute to the continued regeneration of the city. (The Poolbeg SDZ Scheme was recently the subject of an Oral Hearing conducted by An Bord Pleanala). The LAP Work Programme has been reviewed and prioritised. Work has commenced on the Cherry Orchard LAP and the Clongriffin-Belmayne LAP. The Regulations relating to the Planning & Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016 came into effect in 2017 in relation to applications for 100 or more residential units and 200 or more student bed spaces, (which now go to An Bord Pleanála direct) and Part 8 applications (which must be passed by the City Council within 6 weeks of receipt of the Chief Executive s Report). The new National Planning Framework 2040 was launched on 16 th February, providing for 265,000 extra population and associated infrastructure in the Dublin Area. The DHPLG has published new Guidelines for Planning Authorities in March Sustainable Urban Housing Design standards for new apartments. Changes in Policy or Practice from Department or DCC Progress in Previous Quarter Next Stage Development Plan New Development Plan continuing to be implemented. Hard copy version now published Implementation of plan objectives. 2 year review to be prepared. Local Area Plans/Local Environmental Improvement Plan Two Council Members have been nominated to Phibsborough LEIP Implementation Group. Finalised Plan now up on DCC website. Shop front survey to be completed and Shop front Enhancement Scheme to be prepared. LEIP for Ballyfermot to be investigated. Ballymun LAP LAP approved by City Council. Lidl and Student Accommodation Scheme granted planning permission. Metro Link, details published by NTA, show route to be underground at Ballymun. Brief for Site 31 to be prepared. Brief for removal of old Shopping Centre being prepared. Urban Farm project to be progressed. 10 Page 170

171 Changes in Policy or Practice from Department or DCC Progress in Previous Quarter Next Stage Naas Road LAP LAP adopted Jan 2013, review has taken place and been presented to Central Area Committee. City Council agreed to extend the life of the LAP for 5 years. Implement LAP. Park West Cherry Orchard LAP Preparatory work ongoing, including analysis of recent Social Strategy. Consultation with all stakeholders underway. Presentation given to the South Central Area Committee. Issues Paper published and circulated. Workshop with Councillors/Stakeholders for future of Belmayne Area has taken place. Clongriffin-Belmayne LAP Review of LAP, adopted December 2012, presented to North West Area Committee and City Council, which agreed to extend life of LAP for 5 years. Retail study being undertaken by Consultants. Joint traffic study with Fingal County Council and NTA is now underway. Architectural Conservation Areas Survey and assessment underway for proposed Temple Bar ACA (in accordance with Built Heritage priorities of the City Development Plan). Consultants study on proposed Aungier Street ACA completed (in accordance with Built Heritage priorities of the City Development Plan). Continue survey work and prepare draft, internal discussion document record and mapping to be progressed. Continue research & prepare draft for team/internal review. Poolbeg West SDZ SDZ Planning Scheme approved by City Council. Response to Appeal submissions forwarded to An Bord Pleanála. An Bord Pleanála decision awaited. Oral Hearing held 17 th -19 th April 11 Page 171

172 Changes in Policy or Practice from Department or DCC Progress in Previous Quarter Next Stage Public Realm Strategy Part 8 for Sackville Place and Cathedral Street is before the May Meeting. Liffey Street Upper and Lower commenced, survey and research complete design team procured to bring to Part 8 stage. Temple Bar PR Plan will tender for Construction Q Cathal Burgha St will advance to Part 8 Q2. Mary St West to tender for design detail Q2. The Docklands Public Realm Plan, a full palette of materials and street furniture has been developed to guide the Docklands Public Realm Plan as well as a water animation strategy. Work is continuing. National Planning Framework Ireland 2040 Our Plan A number of small greening and animation projects are being advanced. We are also running a project with Playable City an international network facilitated by Watershed UK which will have an open call for proposals March / April. The ambition is to facilitate a bespoke technology based installation for Dublin. Parking Day Dublin and Dublin Canvas are at planning stage for The Public Realm Strategic Group met in March and agreed structure and priorities. This is multidisciplinary at a senior level, appropriate members will chair working groups and advance policy development for agreement. The working group will continue to advise and progress projects in the Public Realm Strategy and the City Centre Master Plan and raise issues affecting public realm by report to the strategic group. Presentation made to SPC in 2017 & Submission incorporating views of SPC and City Council submitted to DHPCLG. Draft NPF published in September 2017, presented to special meeting of SPC and City Council on 19 th October. Separate submissions on behalf of Dublin City Council and the 4 Dublin Local Authorities forwarded to DHPCLG in November. DHPLG launched in NPF on 16 th February Page 172 Engage with Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly on implementing NPF through RSES ( Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy), and Metropolitan Area Spatial Plan (MASP) 12

173 2. Departmental Priority Major Current Issues Progress in Previous Quarter Next Stage Housing Land Initiative Feasibility studies for each site endorsed by Elected Members (Oscar Traynor, O Devaney Gardens and St. Michael s Estate, Jan 2017). Department agreed to fund 1 st phase of O Devaney 56 units. PIN notice for three sites published July. PQQ/PIM for O Devaney Gardens (excl. phase 1, 56 units) published Aug. Governance structures (board, project team, etc) set up and meeting regularly. Consultants (legal, financial, procurement, etc) engaged. Consultative Forums set up and meeting. Tender for Phase 1 O Devaney Gardens (56 social units) Evaluate PQQs for O Devaney Gardens. Issue invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD) to shortlisted tenderers. Active Land Management Derelict Sites Register The Council is pursuing an ongoing acquisition strategy. PHASE 1 The Council acquired seven derelict properties compulsorily in Q1. PHASE 2 The Council acquired four derelict properties compulsorily in Q4. PHASE 3 Twenty potential sites identified for compulsorily acquisition in Q The compulsory acquisition of the majority of sites will not be progressing at this point in time due to the following : Sites have been rendered non-derelict / are to be rendered non-derelict. Sites are being acquired by agreement. Properties as for sale which offers the potential for redevelopment. Planning permission sought for redevelopment. Some representations remain under consideration. PHASE 3 Notice of intention to acquire eight derelict sites compulsorily published on 29 th March, Barry Avenue, 1C, D11 Berryfield Road, 50, D11 Glenties Park, 58, D11 Kilbarron Park, 55, D5 Kirwan Street Cottages, 2, D7 Manor Place, 48, D7 Oldtown Road, 35, D9 Oldtown Road, 35A, D9 The situation is under ongoing review. PHASE 3 Notice of intention to acquire derelict sites compulsorily to be published in March, Page 173

174 Vacant Sites Register Vacant Sites register available on the DCC Website since 1 st January submissions have been received to date 75 sites currently on the Vacant Sites Register 14 of which are in DCC ownership O Devaney Gardens North (VS0006) O Devaney Gardens South (VS0007) St. Bricin s Military Hospital (VS0008) Site at corner of Infirmary Road & Montpelier Hill, Dublin 7 (VS-0011) Former Boys Brigade football pitches (off South Circular Road), Dublin 7 (VS-0040) Site at corner of Marshal Lane & Bridgefoot Street (VS-0067) Corner of Russell Street and North Circular Road (VS-0101) Dominick Street (VS-0103) (Readymix Site) 5-23 East Wall Road (VS-0117) Corner of Ashtown Grove & Ashtown Park (VS-0339) Poplar Row, Ballybough, Dublin 3 (VS-0352) Construction to commence March 2018 Site bounded by Poppintree Park Lane West, Parkview Close, Parkview Drive & Parkview Green, Ballymun, Dublin 9 (VS-0380) Site located on the Southside of Parkview Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9 (VS-0383) Site bounded by Coultry Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9 (VS-0400) To date Notices of Proposed Entry have issued in relation to 169 sites 23 sites on appeal to An Bord Pleanála (+ 2 invalid appeals): Of the 23 sites appealed, to date 14 were upheld, 4 entries cancelled and 5 decisions outstanding 35 new Notices of Proposed Entry issued in early March of which are in DCC ownership as follows; Grand Canal Place (VS-0028) Dolphin s Barn Street, South Circular Road (VS-0038) Ellis Court, Benburb Street (VS-0186) Shangan Road, Ballymun (VS- 0402) Coultry Road, site east of Coultry Gardens, Ballymun (VS- 0403) Silloge Road (formerly Silloge Road), Ballymun (VS-0407) St. Michael s Estate, Inchicore (VS-0737) 1 DCC owned site to be removed from the VSR following inspections: Poplar Row (formerly Block 2), Ballybough, Dublin 3 (VS-0352) under construction Page additional DCC sites to receive Notices of Proposed Entry shortly: 1) Site bounded by Silloge Road and Silloge Park, 14

175 Ballymun (VS-0408) 2) Silloge Avenue (formerly 1-48 Silloge Avenue), Ballymun (VS-0409) 3) Silloge Avenue (adjacent to 10 Silloge Way), Ballymun (VS-0410) 4) Silloge Avenue (adjacent to Owensilla), Ballymun (VS-0411) 5) Silloge Avenue (rear of 1, 2 & 3 Owensilla), Ballymun (VS-0412) 6) Site east of Jamestown Road, south of Poppintree Park Lane West, Ballymun (VS-1075 Living City Initiative The new easy to use guide in relation to the LCI tax incentive scheme is available online.and an improved version of the application form. The unit has provided information to a number of media outlets and two articles have appeared on the scheme in national newspapers. The staff newsletter was used to promote the initiative following the recent launch. Pull up signs have been placed in the Civic Offices, Woodquay to promote the scheme. The LCI scheme was promoted at the Conserving your Dublin House: Spring 2018 series of 12 talks held in the Irish Georgian Society s City Assembly House, through inclusion of information on the scheme in the presentations, signage on the scheme and a stand providing copies of the guide and leaflet on the scheme. A single page leaflet to promote the scheme has been printed and will be circulated in pilot areas within the Special Regeneration Area of Dublin. 15 Page 175

176 Funding Applications 2 Projects approved for LIHAF : i) Dodder Bridge Grant Agreement signed and consultants appointed to develop detailed design. Chief Valuers office negotiating for acquisition of land required for bridge. ii) Main Street Belmayne/Clongriffin Grant Agreement issued for CE signature. Consultants engaged for design of road. 1 st claim for Dodder Bridge approved ( 116,815) DHPLG advised that there will be a second LIHAF (circa 50m) announced in early Local Authorities asked to consider only 1 or 2 projects. North Lotts & Grand Canal Dock SDZs Water Animation Strategy (a stated objective of the scheme). A draft document will be placed on display for public comment on or around the 10 th of April for 4 weeks. Public Realm Masterplan Preparation process is now complete. Campshires: Initial study of underground services nearing completion on the north campshires and a study of the south campshires is now being commissioned Dodder Bridge now at design stage. Applications and pre applications; Pre-planning meetings have been held with the owners of Block 2 for a revised apartment scheme. Proposed amendment to the scheme in relation to the relocation of the pedestrian bridges lodged with An Bord Pleanála. Ongoing assessment of a number of planning applications on North Lotts. Construction and demolition protocol for Dockland sites finalised and in operation. Pre-application ongoing on a number of sites in North Lotts. 3. Departmental Projects Project Progress in Previous Quarter Next Stage Record Structures Protected 3 Proposed additions to RPS Thomas Street (x2), Whitworth Road (x1) Intended to present reports to the next area committee meetings for South Central and North West. Reports being prepared for SCAC and NWAC for next meetings in May Number of buildings to be added under review in particular outstanding recommendations from already adopted ACAs (Thomas Street & Environs ACA and Capel Street ACA). Review of NIAH recommendations ongoing between Conservation Section & NIAH. Consultant reports being prepared. On completion to be brought to SCAC and CAC. Ongoing 16 Page 176

177 Buildings at Risk Investigations ongoing on the Buildings at Risk Register, with significant progress in a number of cases. Ongoing. Residential Availability Study Land Stage two completed: data uploaded to myplan.ie website. Prepare RLA update for DCC when DELG initiates process. Dublin Wayfinding Scheme Phase 3 completed, radial/orbital routes. Tenders awarded. Cooling off over. New orders placed November Additional finger panels erected. All structures removed to facilitate construction of LUAS Cross City have been reinstated. Just Eat dublinbikes Grangegorman expansion construction commenced on 22 nd Jan. 4 of 15 stations complete and operational. Subject to six monthly reviews/ monitoring. Continue construction on remaining stations. Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Market Build contract on the Fish Market is progressing on program. Boundary wall has been removed and ground works on site are substantially complete. These works will take approx 10 months staff liaising with residents in St Michan s House and locally. There are eight traders remaining in the Wholesale Fruit and Veg. Market Vacant possession will be needed for the build phase, DCC currently securing temporary accommodation and Traders will be required to move in the near future to facilitate procurement and build programme. Construction on the Fish Market Site and the MUGA has commenced. Engagement with the traders is ongoing. Procurement for the detail design of the Market is being advanced but is dependent on vacant possession for construction works. We continue to report to the Markets Sub-committee of Council. Site development brief for Belcamp Lane Site brief/review to be developed for Belcamp Lane area (further to previous work contained in the Clongriffin Belmayne LAP). Progress/update research ongoing. 17 Page 177

178 Gulistan Depot Development guidelines and site brief to be prepared for depot site, including ESB site. Revise draft brief and re-locate waste management facility. Presentation to Area Councillors. St Thomas s Abbey National Monument. It is DCCs intention to raise awareness of the site and the abbey both as part of the educational/tourism offering and also in medieval history & history of monasticism through an Expert Steering Group. The City Archaeologist intends to publish the proceedings of the Conference held in October Moore Street Area Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has established an Advisory/ Oversight Group to engage with Public Bodies, Developers, Traders and Voluntary Groups, including the Consultative Group to find a way forward. Chairman has been appointed. Ongoing through Local area events, include walking tours, signage, display posters, social media/ Facebook Page. Conference papers will be published in due course. Advisory/Oversight Group to present Report to the Minister. St James s Graveyard Court of Appeal decision on 14 th February 2018, that the High Court does not have the jurisdiction to declare a site a National Monument. This site is a National Monument in the curtilage of former St James s church, a protected structure, which has recently been converted to a privately owned distillery and visitor centre. Continue conservation survey and works to the memorials, to provide limited visitor access, improve presentation and raise awareness. Liaison with Parks Department, SCAO & private owners, re: implementation of management plan, conservation surveys and repairs. Repair specification to 69 monuments in the green area commissioned by the City Archaeologist and will be implemented in the 1 st quarter of monuments at risk were laser surveyed by Survey & Mapping for City Archaeologist and a conservation and repair specification was secured. Page 178 Works to graveyard have commenced - Works ongoing Works ongoing 18

179 Tenement Museum Dublin Saint Luke s Churchyard and Public Park project Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2018 Structures at Risk Fund 2018 Design Team have been put in place to develop a Masterplan. Steered by SCAO, Parks Department & City Archaeologist. Official Opening is re-arranged for the Spring/Summer Finalising exhibition films, immersive interiors and soundscapes. Pilot outreach programme currently being implemented Tenement Living Suburban Memories (Creative Ireland funding). Ongoing discussions re proposed Management structures. Snagging of Capital Works ongoing. Works scheduled for completion in mid May. Finalising of conservation works to north and south graveyards. Construction of new boundary wall. Landscaping works to create new publicly accessibly pocket park. Proposed launch in May/June. Built Heritage Investment Scheme applications have been approved for funding under the BHIS. Total funding available to DCC of 298k. 3 Outside consultants have been engaged to assist with these files. Initial inspections will take place shortly and applicants can commence conservation works. Structures at Risk Fund for applications have been approved for funding. 74k made available in funding to DCC Works will commence shortly. Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing Launch details when confirmed to follow. Applicants notified of funding. Files assigned to inspectors & initial inspections currently being organised. Works due to commence shortly. 1 st Progress Report due to DCHG 29 th June Applicants notified. Works due to commence. County Heritage Officer Grants Funding for the following projects has been secured by the Heritage Officer and will be completed over the course of this year: Publication of Dublin City Industrial Heritage Records. Publication of More than Concrete Blocks Vol. 2. Research and Publication on Henrietta Page 179 Research ongoing and will be completed over the course of this year for drawdown of funding in November

180 Streets 18 th Century Residents. Plasterwork Survey & Guidance Document. Research project on Wide Streets commissioned. City Archaeologist Projects Discussions ongoing with National Museum of Ireland regarding collaborative project with DCC regarding the Dublin excavations. Willie Halpin Rifle works will go ahead to investigate the retrieval of the rifle following request from Cllrs. and provision of funding. Ongoing Desktop survey completed. City Archaeologist to meet with Area Office staff to implement next stage of investigations. 4. For Your Diary Ice House, Clare Hall improvement works to the Ice House will be carried out this year in conjunction with Parks Department. Works due to commence. Items of Interest Progress in Previous Quarter Next Stage St. Sunniva 1 st Norwegian Saint & Irish Princess - Creative Ireland European Year of Culture 2018 City Archaeologist in conjunction with Libraries Department are collaborating with University of Bergen and NUI to organise a symposium on St Sunniva first Norwegian Saint and Irish princess. Also working in collaboration to investigate the links between Western Norway & Dublin, which was settled by the Norse in the Viking Age. 2 events proposed for Dublin: 4 th October all day One Day Symposium to take place in WQV 5 th October - evening Public Lecture City Hall or Mansion House (TBC) More information to follow. Page

181 NEW POLICY/STRATEGY Culture, Recreation & Economic Services Library Development Plan: Following a period of public and stakeholder consultation, the draft Library Development Plan will be presented to the Arts, Culture and Recreation SPC in July and to the Full City Council in September. Membership Drive: A library promotional video has been produced for the 4 Dublin Library Authorities. It is an animated piece and was released in March. The video, which was widely shared on social media, was accompanied by a 4 week promotion on JC Decaux metro poles and panels throughout April. Details here The Arts Office is currently working on the development of a new Arts Plan DEPARTMENTAL PRIORITY Dublin City Council s Cruinniú na nóg Dublin City Council s creative and cultural teams, including Dublin Culture Connects, Dublin City Council Culture Company, Dublin City Arts Office and Dublin City Libraries & Archive will be working together to develop, present and promote creative activities in libraries, cultural venues, council facilities, and community spaces throughout Dublin City Council s administrative area, shining a spotlight on the multiplicity of cultural and creative activities happening in neighbourhoods and villages around the city on a regular basis. Activities will take place across the City on Saturday 23 rd June 2018 in partnership with the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Further update at meeting. Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Words on the Street 2018 A European Literature Trail takes place on 24th May from 6:30pm till 9:15pm. It is an evening of celebrity readings of translated work by contemporary European authors across a range of beautiful cultural venues. This year the trail visits The National Library of Ireland, Royal College of Physicians, Alliance Francaise, Literature Ireland, and other cultural venues in the Dublin 2 area. This event is organised in collaboration with the embassies and cultural institutions of Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Malta, Poland, Romania, Spain and the UK. More information at International Dublin Literary Award 2018 the winner will be announced on June 13th. Information on Creative Ireland Programme /Clár Éire Ildánach The Dublin City Culture and Creativity Strategy was approved at the Dublin City Council meeting of 9 th April and is due to be published in May. The Creative Ireland Dublin City team has published details of a funding scheme to support collaborative projects in Dublin City during Guidelines and application forms are available at The closing date for applications is Friday 11 th May. Rachel Maclean Spite Your Face Exhibition - 31 May 16 September 2018 Spite Your Face sets out to respond to significant changes in the political climate in the UK and abroad during , and in particular the divisive campaigns in the lead up to the Brexit vote and the US Presidential election. Page

182 DEPARTMENTAL PROJECTS Project Progress/Current Status Next Stage The Liam Mellowes Memorial Project. Luke Kelly commemorative statues The Liam Mellowes Memorial Committee in Finglas have been working with officials and elected members to develop and erect a statue of Liam Mellowes. A project advisor was recently appointed. Luke Kelly is to be commemorated with two statues scheduled for installation in late 2018/early A feasibility report and costings of all works associated with the proposed statue will be available shortly and a report will issue to the Liam Mellowes working group. Sites are still being investigated and a simultaneous launch of both statues is being considered. Sport for Young People Small Grants Scheme, change from paperbased to online system. Dublin SportsFest Dublin s Culture Connects: The National Neighbourhood Dublin s Culture Connects: Fundraising Fellowship, Dublin - Capacity Building for Dublin groups and cultural organisations in Sponsorship, Marketing and Fundraising Dublin s Connects: Audit and Map Culture Cultural The aim of the Grant is to increase participation by young people throughout Dublin City in sport and physical activity. Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership are working with the Transformation Unit, IS dept and other DCC sections who administer grants to the change to a uniform online system. Project Committee have agreed on format of event to take place during European Week of Sport (last week of September). Working Groups have been formed to progress the various elements. Branding (primary logo & visual style) is close to being finalised. Projects are running across the city, building on themes such as public realm, environment, local place-making and new Dublin stories. Training of the Fellows and mentored organisations continues, and, based on Dublin City Council s model and results to date, the Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht are working with Business to Arts to roll the Fundraising Fellowship programme out to organisations nationally. As an action of the Cultural Strategy , The Cultural Map will be a comprehensive Page 182 Awaiting decision on whether online system will be ready to go live for the 2018 Sport for Young People Small Grants Scheme Grant due to be advertised in May. Sports Club & Partner Engagement; Building of Programme of Events; Development of dedicated Website 35 groups, schools, colleges are working with 47 artists across 22 neighbourhoods towards delivering the final outputs of locally based projects in May More opportunities are being planned for wider community groups and arts organisations to access training in this area. The technical steps are in progress to be able to work towards a timeline for 22

183 Bluebell All Weather Pitch database (linked to GIS system internally) and a user-friendly City website of the City s culture, spanning arts, heritage, sport, recreation, food, science, the environment. Construction tender issued April 2018 delivery of a live version. Works contractor to be appointed May 2018 UNESCO Dublin Bay Discovery Centre Markievicz Park Pavillion Upgrade Liberties (Greening project) Christchurch Grounds upgrade Kevin Street Library Refurbishment Coolock refurbishment Inchicore refurbishment Terenure feasibility study Creative Ireland Library Library Library Proposed New City Library, Parnell Square Initial consultations underway Issue design and EIA Tender Contractor appointed Works have commenced Refurbishment of the Central Median at High Street Design works complete Fit out and the return of stock is underway. Library staff are working on-site full-time and a date for reopening will be announced soon. Part 8 planning process is nearing completion, with the Planning Report to be presented at the May North Central Area Committee meeting. Work continues to finalise arrangements for a temporary location Preparation towards presentation to the local area committee, followed by the commencement of the Part 8 Planning Process. Design Phase 1 report has been submitted by consultant architect.. Feasibility study currently underway, with consultant architect to report to City Architect s and Libraries Management in next couple of weeks. Details of a Dublin City Creative Ireland funding scheme to support collaborative projects in Dublin City during 2018 have been published. Libraries are working with the design team to finalise designs ahead of planning submission in August 2018 Works are currently under construction Construction work to begin early May Announcement of re-opening date to follow Commencement of detailed design phase and preparation of procurement documents Date for submission of Part 8 Planning Application to be decided and public consultation period commenced Completion of the study and options presented by July 2018 Closing date is May 11 th Detailed design and planning application currently under development. 23 Page 183

184 DATES/EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY There are lots of events taking place in Libraries and Archives in May and June. Note: Councillors can see all library events in their area on the libraries section of the Council website at these links: Event Location Date / Time It s Bealtaine in the Libraries - the Throughout national festival that celebrates the branch creativity as we age. The programme network in encompasses crafts, creative writing, literature, music, performance and a varied series of talks. May Community Information Series hosted by Community Law & Mediation (CLM), an independent, community-based organisation A Changing Society: Series of history talks by Historian in Residence Maeve Casserly Fuss on the Buss: A lively Musical Play: Comedy, drama, music, soundscapes, colourful costumes and sets a bus not to be missed!! The Musical Roads of Walkinstown: The names of eighteen composers and musicians are commemorated in the names of roads in Walkinstown. A talk by Michael Grant ipad learning for seniors Writing and Publishing your first Book: lively and engaging talk by Irish author Declan Murphy. Coolock Library Terenure Library Ballymun and Walkinstown Libraries Walkinstown Library Central Library Raheny Library Booking may be essential for some events. The Importance of Making a Will on Monday 14 May at 11am, Family Law on Tuesday 15 May at 11am, Housing on Wednesday 16 May at 11am, Fair Deal on Thursday 17 May at 2pm, Money Management on Friday 18 May at 11am Wednesday, 16 May: Women at Work in World War One; Wednesday, 23 May: Suffrage in the Suburbs; Wednesday, 6 June: "Mutton doesn't pick well", food, fuel and making do during the Great War.All talks are free. Booking is recommended. Ballymun Library on Wednesday 16 May at 11am Walkinstown Library on Wednesday 30 May at 6.30pm Admittance is free. Booking is essential. Wednesday 23 May at 6.30pm Admittance is free. Booking is essential. Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June - Classes will take place daily from 9-11am and 11.15am-1.15pm Admittance is free. Booking is essential. Thursday 31 May at 6.30pm The talk is free. Booking is recommended. Page

185 DATES/EVENTS FOR YOUR DIARY Summer in St. Anne s 10K St. Anne s Park 13/05/ p.m. Ryano Events 5k & 10k Sandymount Promenade 03/06/ p.m. One Family: Family Festival Event Smithfield Square 19/05/18 Culture Date with Dublin 8 19 & 20/05/18 Dublin 8 Streets of Dublin 5K Dublin City Centre 20/05/18 eets-of-dublin/ Féile na Gaeilge Docklands 20/05/18 Battle for the Bay/Kite Dollymount/Docklands 26 & 27/05/18 Boarder Cross Tour: Kite Surfing Event Bloom in the Park: Phoenix Park 31/05 4/06/18 Plant/Food and Family Festival Tall Ships Regatta Family Fun Festival Women s Mini Marathon 10K Fun Run Kite Festival Family Fun Day Blooms Day Festival Literary Festival Docklands area ning/ Start/Finish Fitzwilliam St. Dollymount Citywide /06/18 03/06/18 10/06/ /06/18 Patient Choir Performance Celebration by Presentation Secondary School, Warrenmount, Synge St. CBS and St. Patrick s Cathedral Grammar School Marino College NYP2; SAOL Project and High Hopes Choir Story Shoots & Musical Roots Citywide: Club Culture Go for Life Games, Southside Finals MISA, St. James Hospital, D. 8 14/05/ p.m. TBC 21/05/18 National Concert Hall (studio) 17/05/ p.m. National Concert Hall (studio) 23/05/ a.m. City Hall, Richmond Barracks, Dublin Several times monthly City Gallery The Hugh Lane and various National Cultural Institutions Ballyfermot 23/05/ am 2pm 25 Page 185

186 Go for Life Games, Northside Finals North East Inner City Boxing Programme Finale Introduction to Fundraising Seminar International Literature Festival Dublin The LAB Gallery Current Exhibitions Children s Art in Libraries Cabra 24/05/ am 2pm National Boxing Stadium, South Circular 26/05/18 Road 1pm Wood Quay Venue 25/06/18 6 9p.m. 75 events in 29 venues from Ballyfermot 19/5/ /05/2018 Library to the Convention Centre Illusions of Love Dyed by Sunset Artist, Until 03/06/2018 Bassam Al Sabah Forward Slash Artist Emma Roche Ballyfermot Library Creative Hub 25/4/ /05/2018 STATISTICS FOR 1 ST QUARTER 2018 Events Unit Charity Events 5 Cultural Events 5 Festivals 6 Filming/Photo Shoots 87 Promotions 45 City Hall Visitors to the Rotunda 19,167 Visitors to the Exhibition 5,928 Civil Ceremonies 22 Events 12 Urban School Meals Scheme No. of schools in Scheme 181 No. of school days in 4th quarter 49 Daily average food supplied in 4th quarter:- Sandwiches Pieces of fruit (4 days) Cartons of milk 5,152 16,670 22,833 International Relations Unit No. of Conferences Supported 2 No. of Delegations Received 1 Parks & Landscape Services Number of s received 2215 Number of s received from City 93 Councillors Number of Service Requests on CRM 337 Number of Phone calls received 2025 Number of Event Applications processed 28 Dublin City Sport & wellbeing Partnership - Sport in the Community Programmes No. Attendees in Sport in the Community 27,777 Programmes No. of Individual Programmes Page 186

187 Library And Archive Services Number of Items issued (including e- 566,061 resources) Reserves satisfied 39,466 Visits to libraries 632,707 Online visits 247,767 Programmed Events* held 145 Attendance at programmed events 4,510 Regular branch events held 2,715 Internet sessions & Wi-Fi 114,580 Printing & reprography (pages) 99, 840 Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane Visitors Numbers January 12,046 February 12,653 March 12,110 Total 37,709 Arts Office Lab Gallery Attendance 2,000 Lab Rehearsal Studios 4,000 MusicTown Audiences 17,000 Number of Council Questions/ motions received Q1 in this Department: Meeting January February March Total City Council Central NCAC NWAC SCAC SEAC Page 187

188 Human Resources Workforce Numbers The total number of employees at 31 st March 2018 was 5788 (headcount). The full time equivalent (FTE) number (i.e. taking account of worksharing arrangements) was The total workforce number of 5788 represents a reduction of 22.3% since December Reduction in resources has taken place in Management grades where numbers have reduced by 34%, Clerical/Admin have reduced by 25.7%, Professional/Technical grades (e.g. engineer, planner, architect grades) where numbers have reduced by 11.6%. Numbers in Operational grades have reduced by 30.2% and in Firefighter operational grades 6.7%. Throughout recent years, and on a continuing basis, managers and staff have undertaken restructuring, reassignment and prioritisation of work to continue service delivery to citizens and customers despite reduced workforce numbers. Managers and staff are continuing to review how services are delivered to optimise customer service, within constrained resources. Page

189 Freedom of Information Law Department Ref No Request Details Name(s) Requester Type Date Opened Date Closed FOI/5861/2018 seeks records re legal action Stephen Mulcahy Client 29/03/ /04/2018 FOI/5859/2018 seeks records re calculation of retirement pension/lump sum IPC Consulting Business 29/03/ /04/2018 FOI/5858/2018 seeks records on Dublin Waste to Energy project agreement Jim Buckley Client 28/03/2018 FOI/5857/2018 FOI/5855/2018 FOI/5852/2018 FOI/5850/2018 FOI/5849/2018 FOI/5848/2018 FOI/5847/2018 FOI/5846/2018 FOI/5845/2018 FOI/5843/2018 FOI/5841/2018 FOI/5840/2018 seeks records re public meeting held on 4 Jan 2018 Seeks records regarding works outside property at Millbrook Road. Seeks records regarding DCC sites and housing developments. Seeks records regarding Walsh Road traffic pilot study Geraldine McGlynn Client 28/03/2018 Thomas Loomes & Company Solicitor 28/03/ /04/2018 Antoin OLachtnain Client 27/03/ /04/2018 Griffith Avenue RA Other 26/03/2018 seeks records re St Paul's Crekav Trading development, Raheny GP Business 23/03/2018 Seeks records regarding concert in Croke Park Sunday Times Press 23/03/ /04/2018 Seeks records regarding World Meeting of Families Events Sunday Times Press 23/03/ /04/2018 Seeks records regarding derelict site report Fiona McGoldrick Client 22/03/ /03/2018 Seeks records regarding Councillor Éilis planning applications. Ryan Councillor 23/03/2018 Seeks records regarding maisonettes at Lissadel Citizens Road. Information Other 22/03/2018 Seeks records regarding Chivers factory site in Coolock. Dublin Inquirer Press 22/03/2018 Seeks records regarding Poolbeg Incinerator and water meters purchased by Dublin City Council. Elizabeth Hourihane Client 22/03/2018 Seeks records regarding FOI/5837/2018 Shelbourne Plaza Orpen Franks Solicitor 20/03/2018 FOI/5836/2018 Seeks records regarding Councillor Eilis Councillor 20/03/ /04/2018 Page

190 FOI/5835/2018 FOI/5834/2018 FOI/5833/2018 O'Devaney Gardens Ryan tender. Seeks records regarding properties at Townsend Street/Bracken Lane Avril Corry Client 20/03/ /05/2018 Seeks records regarding planning enforcement and Beauchamps derelict site file. Solicitors Solicitor 20/03/2018 Seeks records regarding bollards at Walsh Road/Ferguson Road Irish Daily Mirror Press 20/03/ /04/2018 Seeks records regarding ambulance callouts for Danielle FOI/5832/ and 2017 O'Sullivan Client 20/03/2018 Seeks records regarding St. Irish Mail on FOI/5830/2018 Annes Park. Sunday Press 15/03/ /04/2018 seeks records re playground at Mount FOI/5829/2018 Bernard Park Irish Times Press 13/03/ /04/2018 FOI/5827/2018 seeks records re parking The Times Press 13/03/2018 FOI/5826/2018 FOI/5824/2018 FOI/5823/2018 FOI/5821/2018 FOI/5820/2018 FOI/5819/2018 FOI/5818/2018 FOI/5817/2018 FOI/5816/2018 FOI/5815/2018 FOI/5814/2018 seeks Planning Enforcement and Fire Prevention records Bryan Hogan Client 13/03/2018 Seeks records relating to mother's housing, Brian O'Sullivan Client 13/03/2018 Seeks records regarding Reddy Charlton bicycle rack at Store Street Solicitors Solicitor 12/03/2018 Seeks records in relation to cycleway at Clontarf. Joan O'Connell Client 12/03/2018 Seeks records regarding charges for building defects in affordable housing properties at Longboat Quay. Colm Fahey Client 12/03/ /04/2018 seeks records re correspondence from Dublin Town Restaurants Association Of Ireland Business 09/03/2018 Seeks records regarding planning enforcement file. Pamela Breathnach Client 09/03/ /04/2018 Seeks records regarding Traffic Advisory Group Lisa Kerr Client 09/03/ /04/2018 Seeks records regarding numbers of people housed from HAP transfer list. Niamh Carney Client 09/03/ /03/2018 Seeks records regarding numbers in temporary accommodation not eligible for social housing. Dublin Inquirer Press 09/03/ /04/2018 Seeks records regarding responses to DRHE emergency number on Dublin Inquirer Press 09/03/ /04/2018 Page

191 FOI/5813/2018 FOI/5811/2018 FOI/5809/2018 specified dates. Seeks records regarding housing of asylum seekers Michelle Russell Client 09/03/ /05/2018 Seeks records regarding numbers of those in temporary accommodation having been in the care of the state. Dublin Inquirer Press 07/03/ /04/2018 Seeks records regarding DRHE run units over period Inner City Helping 26 Feb - 4 Mar Homeless Other 07/03/ /04/2018 The above table represents a snapshot of the position with non-personal FOI requests only, received in February 2017 received in March 2018 The overall position regarding FOI requests from 01/01/2018 is outlined below. Carried forward from Total opened at March Total closed at March Live cases 107 Page

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193 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 116/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Chief Executive Customer Service Action Plan & Customer Charter The Customer Service Action Plan and Customer Charter update the Council s existing Customer Action Plan and Charter, taking account of changes in the sectoral, legislative and wider technological environments. The Customer Service Action Plan and Customer Charter set out the standards of customer service that the public can expect to receive when dealing with the City Council, set out what is expected from our customers and describe how customers can complain if standards have not been met. Specific actions are identified that will assist in improving our customer service. Progress on implementation of the actions will be reported to Council as part of the Annual Report process. Resolution: That this Council notes the contents of this report. Owen P. Keegan Chief Executive 2nd May 2018 Page 193

194 Customer Service Action Plan This Customer Service Action Plan sets out the standards of customer service which you can expect when dealing with the City Council and also sets out what is expected from you. It identifies specific actions to help us improve our customer service, explains how you can complain if you feel our standards have not been met and describes how we will monitor our performance. Our services are delivered through a wide range of contact points and channels including telephone, website/online, public offices and written correspondence. Dublin City Council is committed to providing a quality service to all its customers through these channels and improving this service wherever possible. Dublin City Council Dublin City Council is the democratically elected local authority that governs Dublin City. Dublin City Council s vision for the City is that it is: The best place in which to be, to live, to work to do business and to enjoy. A city that has everything by being friendly, progressive, different and brilliant (Vision for Dublin City, Corporate Plan ) Our mission statement in the Corporate Plan commits that: Dublin City Council will provide quality services for its citizens and act to promote Dublin s distinct identity in a way that acknowledges our past and secures our future We provide essential services to the public, visitors and business including: Housing and Community Services Planning and Property Development Services Roads and Transportation Services Environmental Services Culture, Recreational and Economic Services Local Enterprise Service Dublin Fire Rescue and Emergency Ambulance Service The City Council provides services directly and also works with a broad range of local, regional and national bodies in making the city a better place to live, work and visit. In addition to providing these services, a fundamental role of democratically elected local government is to represent local communities by voicing local concerns and responding to local needs. Our Customers Our external customers are residents, businesses, communities and visitors to whom we provide a service. Other external customers include government departments, statutory bodies, voluntary bodies and other groups with whom we interact. Our internal customers are individual employees, departments and the Elected Members of the City Council. Page 194 1

195 Developing the Customer Service Action Plan This Customer Service Action Plan has been developed in the context of the following: The City Council s Corporate Plan recognises the changes occurring in our external social, economic and technological environment and identifies the continuing requirement to adopt a customer-centred approach to service delivery. It acknowledges that the City Council needs to be flexible and adaptable to the changing ways in which customers expect to engage with us and access our services. Public and local government reform programmes require local authorities to become more efficient in the delivery of services, to give commitments to service standards and increase engagement with customers, to take advantage of developments in new technologies and the changing expectation of customers that has arisen because of this. Engagement on the Customer Service Action Plan through surveys of customers/citizens, Elected Representatives and staff identified where we can change and improve our customer service to better meet expectations. The actions set out in this Plan have been developed from the priority issues raised in responses we received. These issues are: making it easier to contact us, access our services and find information; giving a faster response to customers; providing more online services while making sure there is choice for customers; communicating in clearly understood language and improving our web-site and information for customers. Our obligations under legislation that impacts on how we deliver our services to customers including; o Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014 o Equal Status Acts o Disability Act 2005 o Official Languages Act 2003 o Irish Sign Language Act 2017 o Data protection legislation o Freedom of Information legislation Our commitment to Quality Customer Service We are committed to delivering quality customer service. Our commitments and the actions we will carry out to maintain and improve the quality of our customer service, are set out below. 1. Quality Service Standards Our Customer Charter outlines the nature and quality of service which customers can expect when interacting with the City Council. The Customer Charter is set out at Appendix 1. In achieving our commitments in the Customer Charter, the City Council will endeavour to provide excellent customer service through: Telephone service We will answer phones quickly and courteously We will give the information you ask for in a helpful way As far as possible, we will deal with your query at your first phone call We will direct your call to the most appropriate person as quickly as possible We will give you the name and phone number of the person dealing with your query in case you need to phone again Page 195 2

196 If we cannot give you an answer immediately, we will take your details and phone you back at a time that is convenient for you and we will give you the name of the staff member who will call you back Visitors to our public offices We will be polite, courteous and fair in our dealings with you We will deal with your enquiries as quickly as possible We will respect your privacy and provide private meeting facilities, if necessary We will make sure that queues are kept to a minimum. If, on occasion, queues are unavoidable, we will make this known and explain the reasons We will keep our public offices safe, clean and accessible for all As far as practicable, we will have hours of service delivery standardised Written correspondence ( & post) We will acknowledge correspondence within 5 working days and will endeavour to reply within 15 working days or less We will write as clearly and simply as possible, keeping technical terms to a minimum. If we use technical terms, we will explain them We will give a contact name, telephone number, address and reference number in all written correspondence We will notify you by out-of-office response if a staff member is absent for more than 3 working days and provide you with an alternative contact Applications We will acknowledge receipt of your application and process it within agreed timeframes We will make a decision on your application as quickly as possible We will deal with all applications consistently and fairly We will give reasons for our decisions We will tell you of your right to appeal and how to appeal our decision We will ensure that personal data acquired by us is used only for the purpose for which it was sought Online Services We will make it easy to find information, forms and publications on our web-site We will make it easy to submit a comment, complaint or submission on our web-site We will make sure our web-site meets accessibility standards We will continue to expand our range of online services so you can access our services at a time and place that is convenient for you We will issue an immediate acknowledgement of queries, applications and payments received through our online services Services in Irish All customers have the right to do their business with us through the Irish or English language. Our objective is to offer and provide services through both languages. Action ID Actions 1.1 Display our Customer Charter prominently in all our public offices and facilities 1.2 Seek independent external assessment of performance of the Customer Services Centre to help the continued delivery of quality customer service 1.3 Monitor customer feedback and complaints to identify areas for improvement Page 196 3

197 2. Equality and Diversity We are committed to delivering a quality service to all of our customers and we will make sure that no-one is discriminated against because of their gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religious belief, age, disability, race and membership of the Traveller Community. We will accommodate diversity and work to make our services more accessible for people experiencing poverty and social exclusion. Action ID Actions 2.1 Deliver equality awareness training to staff dealing directly with customers 2.2 Display the City Council s Age Friendly Charter in all of our public access points and on our web-site 2.3 Publish the Guide to Age Friendly Communication and make training available to all frontline staff 2.4 Provide induction loop facilities at our public counters to aid customers who are hard of hearing 2.5 Assess what additional measures should be in place to meet requests for access to services through Irish Sign Language 3. Physical Access We will provide clean, safe, accessible public offices that allow you to conduct your business with us in private when needed. Action ID Actions 3.1 Conduct a Walkability Audit of the Civic Offices to make sure that all public counters are easy to find and to get to 4. Information We will be proactive in providing information that is clear, timely and accurate and that meets the requirements of people with specific needs. Action ID Actions 4.1 Circulate the Plain English Style Guide for the Public Service to all staff to assist them in making our written communication easy to understand 4.2 Redesign the City Council s web-site to make it more user-friendly and ensure it meets current National Disability Authority accessibility standards 4.3 Improve our use of social media as a tool to provide timely updates on services and service interruptions 4.4 Review our application forms to simplify them and make them easier to understand 5. Timeliness and Courtesy We will deliver quality services with courtesy, sensitivity and the minimum delay. Action ID Actions 5.1 Provide customer service training to staff dealing directly with customers 5.2 Give contact details including name, grade/position, phone number, address in all interactions with customers Page 197 4

198 6. Complaints and Appeals We will maintain a well publicised, accessible, transparent and simple to use system of dealing with complaints about the quality of service provided. Our Customer Complaints Procedure, which also details how appeals can be made, is contained at Appendix 2 of this Action Plan. Action ID Actions 6.1 Deal with all complaints within the timeframes set in our complaints procedure 6.2 Publicise the Customer Complaint Procedure so that customers are aware of their right to complain 7. Consultation and evaluation We will promote meaningful customer involvement in the development and evaluation of our services. Action ID Actions 7.1 Develop customer feedback mechanisms, including use of social media and online feedback tools 7.2 Make all of our public consultations available on the City Council s online consultation hub, as well as in traditional formats 8. Choice We will continue to provide our services through a range of customer contact channels providing choice for customers so they can access services how, when and where is most convenient for them. Action ID Actions 8.1 Expand the range of transactions that can be carried out online so that customers can access services when it is convenient for them 8.2 Explore the potential for self-service booths in city council facilities so that we can help customers use our online services and find information 9. Official Languages Equality We will continue to provide quality services through the official languages, including as set out in our Irish Language Scheme , to facilitate customers who choose to be dealt with through the official languages Action ID Actions 9.1 Provide staff with language awareness training and Irish language training so that we can provide service to customers in accordance with legislation Page 198 5

199 10. Better Co-ordination We will work to develop a more coordinated and consistent approach to delivery of our customer services so that customers get accurate information about our services, regardless of how they contact us. Action ID Actions 10.1 Develop a catalogue of our services so that we provide consistent information on services to customers 10.2 Provide frontline staff with the service information they need so that, insofar as possible, the customer query is resolved at first point of contact 11. Internal Customer We will support staff in their customer service role. We recognise our staff as internal customers and will provide them with the same level of courtesy, facilities and level of service as external customers. We will provide quality, timely services for Councillors that recognise their important representational and community leadership roles. Action ID Actions 11.1 Develop ways to acknowledge staff who are providing good customer service so that we foster and improve the quality of our service 11.2 Engage with frontline staff to identify issues and areas where we can improve our customer service 11.3 Respond to Councillor Representations as quickly and accurately as possible, within the timeframes for written communication set out in this Action Plan 11.4 Develop communication tools for Councillors so that they are informed of local events, service interruptions etc. in a timely manner Monitoring our performance The provision of quality customer service involves delivering a service of the highest quality to all customers and ensuring continuous improvement in the standard of the services provided. We commit to monitoring our performance by: seeking customer feedback and learning from customer complaints to identify areas for improvement assessing the impact of the actions set out in this Action Plan We will report on progress on the implementation of this Customer Service Action Plan in our Annual Report. Page 199 6

200 Appendix 1 Customer Charter Our commitment to you To deliver the best possible service to you in an effective and respectful manner Courtesy and Consideration You are at all times entitled to be served: promptly and in a courteous manner with due regard to privacy and confidentiality by friendly and helpful staff Openness and Impartiality We will: deal with you in a fair and open manner discuss any aspect of your dealings with us explain how a decision was reached give you the information you need in a clear and easily understandable way hold your personal details safely and securely, in line with our data commitments give the name and contact details of the person dealing with your query publicise our complaints procedure so you are aware of what to do if you are dissatisfied with the quality of service you receive Quality and Choice We will: deal with your query at your first point of contact whenever possible make our services available though a range of channels so that you can access our services how, when and where it is convenient for you provide customer facilities that are safe, clean and accessible to all accommodate our customers who wish to conduct their business through Irish, sign language or other languages where possible Our Performance We will: monitor and evaluate our performance continue to improve the development and delivery of our services to meet your needs train our staff to meet your needs on an ongoing basis What we ask of you In order to help staff to keep our commitments, we ask that you: treat staff in a courteous, civil and fair manner in all your dealings with us have patience with us at peak times when available staff are busy give us feedback by making comments, complaints or suggestions about the service you receive and letting us know when we do something well provide full, accurate and up-to-date information Page 200 7

201 Customer Code of Conduct Dublin City Council commits to delivering the best possible service to you in an effective and respectful manner. In order to help us to keep our commitment, we expect that you: Treat staff in a courteous, civil and fair manner in all your dealings with us, whether that is in person, by phone, in writing or online. We will not accept: o the use of offensive, threatening or inappropriate language towards staff and/or members of the public o the use of violence or the threat of violence towards staff and/or members of the public The following behaviour will not be accepted in any of our facilities: o Behaviour which is disruptive and interferes with the use and enjoyment of the facility by others o Malicious damage to and/or theft of Dublin City Council property o The use of alcohol and illicit drugs o Smoking and vaping, unless in designated areas o Littering o Photography and filming, without permission o Personal property being left unattended while using Dublin City Council facilities Children must be supervised at all times while using our facilities Page 201 8

202 Appendix 2: Customer Complaints Procedure We try to always deal with our customers in an efficient, effective, prompt and courteous way. However, sometimes you may not be satisfied with the quality of service you receive. There is a difference between making a complaint and reporting a fault. For example, reporting a pothole is reporting a fault. It only becomes a complaint if whatever action was promised by us does not materialise. If that is the case, we encourage you to try and sort out any problem at local level. This is usually the quickest way to resolve a problem. Simply contact the staff member or section concerned, explain the situation to them and ask them to deal with it. If this approach fails to solve the problem, you may lodge a formal complaint. You can make a formal complaint in the following ways: Online using the online customer complaint form on our web-site By letter, official complaint form, or phone to: Customer Services Manager Customer Services Centre Civic Offices Wood Quay Dublin 8 Tel: customerservice@dublincity.ie Our official complaint form is available from Council Offices, libraries or our website In person at any of our offices or libraries We will place your complaint on the complaints register and send a formal acknowledgement to you within three working days. Your complaint will then go to the relevant Complaints Officer who will investigate it and respond to you within 15 working days. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may appeal the decision to the Executive Manager of the relevant Department within 15 working days of receiving the response from the Complaints Officer. The Executive Manager will examine the complaint and the response you received and make a decision on the appeal within 15 working days. If you are still not satisfied, you may appeal the decision to the Office of the Ombudsman. This office is completely independent of Dublin City Council. Office of the Ombudsman Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2 Lo-call: Tel: ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.ie web: Please note: The City Council s Customer Complaints Procedure does not apply to decisions of the City Council where there is a statutory appeals process nor does it interfere with your rights under the Freedom of Information Acts. Page 202 9

203 Appendix 3: Complaints under the Disability Act, 2005: Dublin City Council - Complaints Procedure A person may make a complaint to the Inquiry Officer of Dublin City Council in relation to the failure of the Local Authority to comply with Section 25, 26, 27, 28 or 29 of the Disability Act, Section 25: a public body shall ensure that its public buildings are, as far as possible, accessible to persons with disabilities. Section 26: a public body shall ensure that its services are fully accessible to people with disabilities, where practicable and appropriate. The public body shall appoint an officer/s to provide guidance and support to help ensure that people with disabilities can access the services of a public body. In relation to Dublin City Council, contact details are at the end of this document. Section 27: where a service is provided by that public body, the head of the body shall ensure that the service is accessible to persons with disabilities. Section 28: where a public body communicates with one or more persons, that body shall as far as practicable ensure that the contents of the communication are in a form that is accessible to the person/s concerned. Section 29: the head of a public body shall, as far as practicable, ensure that the whole or a part of a heritage site in its ownership, management or control to which the public has access is accessible to persons with disabilities and can be visited by them with ease and dignity. Investigations by the Inquiry Officer will be conducted in accordance with Section 39 of the Disability Act, A report will be issued setting out the findings of the Inquiry Officer; this will include a declaration whether there has been a fault by the Local Authority in relation to the matter complained of. Where a failure is identified, the report will outline the steps to be taken to ensure future compliance. Step 1: Making a Complaint A complaint must clearly outline the reason for the complaint and set out any relevant information to enable the complaint to be investigated, and the complaint should be addressed to the Inquiry Officer. A complaint can be in writing, in person, by or with assistance, and should state what section of the Act the complaint relates to and should also set out the cause of the complaint. A complaint may be made by the person, or on the person s behalf. Step 2: Investigation of Complaints Receipt of a complaint will be acknowledged to the complainant as soon as it is received by Dublin City Council. The complaint will be examined by the Inquiry Officer to establish if it relates to an alleged failure by the Local Authority to comply with Section 25, 26, 27, 28 or 29 of the Act. If the complaint does not relate to Sections 25 to 29 of the Act, the Inquiry Officer will inform the complainant and give supporting reasons and, if possible, will advise on alternative avenues of redress. If the complaint is deemed valid, the Inquiry Officer will commence the investigation. Page

204 The Inquiry Officer will then liaise with the relevant Dublin City Council department/s to investigate the complaint. The City Council department/s in question will provide the Inquiry Officer with any supporting information as possible in relation the complaint/s. The Inquiry Officer may seek to interview staff in relevant departments and/or the complainant. The Inquiry Officer will investigate the complaint and make a decision on what action, if any, is required by the City Council. The Inquiry Officer shall prepare a report setting out their findings. The report shall state the opinion of the Inquiry Officer as to whether or not there has been a failure by the Local Authority to comply with the relevant Section/s of the Act. The report shall also set out the steps which might have to be taken to ensure future compliance with the relevant Section, where a failure has been identified. The Inquiry Officer will complete this report and forward it to the complainant within 15 working days of receiving a complaint. A copy of this report will also be sent to the Access Unit, and to a senior official in the relevant department/s under investigation. Step 3: Ombudsman If the complainant does not receive a response/report within the allocated 15 working day period, or if the complainant is unsatisfied with the outcome of a particular response, they may contact the Ombudsman, (see contact details below). The Ombudsman will initially establish whether she can examine a complaint. The Ombudsman will ask the public body to send a report. The Ombudsman may examine the files and records and may question people involved with the complaint. Following the Ombudsman s investigation of a complaint, he or she may conclude that a public body has failed to comply with a provision of Part 3 of the Disability Act, 2005 or a sectoral plan. If he or she does, they may recommend that the public body or other person (in the case of a sectoral plan) further considers the matter that led to the complaint, takes action to remedy the complaint, reduces or changes the action that led to the complaint, or tells her why it took the action. If the Ombudsman thinks it is appropriate, he or she may ask the head of the public body to let her know their response to her recommendation. Contacts: Inquiry Officer Grainne Kelly Inquiry Officer 1 st Floor Number 3 Palace Street Barnardo s Square Dublin 2 Tel: grainne.kelly@dublincity.ie Office of the Ombudsman Number 18 Lower Leeson St Dublin 2 Tel: LoCall: ombudsman@ombudsman.gov.ie Web: Page

205 If you require this document in an alternative format, or would like assistance in making a complaint, please contact the Access Officer in Dublin City Council, contact details are as follows: Pat Nestor Access Officer Block 4 Floor 2 Civic Offices Wood Quay Dublin 8 Tel: accessofficer@dublincity.ie Page

206 Appendix 4 Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information Acts 2014 gives you the legal right: To access your personal records and other official records of Dublin City Council To correct or update personal information held about you by Dublin City Council, where this information is incomplete, incorrect or misleading To be given the reasons behind any decisions taken by Dublin City Council that affect you You can submit a Freedom of Information request in writing to us in the following ways: By official Freedom of Information Request Form or by letter quoting the Freedom of Information Act 2014 to: Dublin City Council Freedom of Information Officer Information Management Unit Block 3, Floor 4, Civic Offices Wood Quay Dublin 8 Tel: (01) foi@dublincity.ie The Freedom of Information Request Form is available on our web-site or from our offices. Note: In order to avoid delays please be as specific as possible when you are requesting records. Your request will proceed through the following steps: We will acknowledge receipt of your request within two weeks We will make a decision within four weeks (note, if the request is particularly complex or there are large numbers of records involved, this may be extended to eight weeks). In general, if we do not respond within four weeks, the Act deems your request to have been refused If your request is initially refused or part-refused you may appeal this decision to a higher officer within Dublin City Council. Again appeal requests must be received in writing to the address above. If your request is for non-personal records a fee of 30 made payable to Dublin City Council would apply at this stage. Information on the type of information we hold and the structure of our organisation is available in our Guide to the functions, structure and records of Dublin City Council which is available on our web-site or in hardcopy by contacting us at our office. If you are still not satisfied, you may appeal the decision to the Office of the Information Commissioner which is an independent office with powers to review decisions made by Dublin City Council. Office of the Information Commissioner 18 Lower Leeson Street Dublin 2 Tel: info@oic.ie web: Page

207 Appendix 5 Data Protection You have the right to obtain a copy of any information about you that is held by Dublin City Council. This information could be stored on a computer or in a manual filing system. To obtain any information about you that is held by Dublin City Council, write to us at: Dublin City Council Data Protection Officer Information Management Unit Block 3, Floor 4, Civic Offices Wood Quay Dublin 8 Tel: dataprotection@dublincity.ie Your letter or should state: I wish to make an access request under the General Data Protection Regulation for a copy of any information you keep about me, on computer or in manual form. Please include any details that could help us to locate your records. This might include: Customer account number Staff number Any other information that may help us to identify your records Please be specific in relation to the information you are seeking. Under the GDPR individuals can seek the following information in an access request: - the purposes of the processing; the categories of personal data concerned; the recipients or categories of recipient to whom the personal data have been or will be disclosed, in particular recipients in third countries or international organisations; where possible, the envisaged period for which the personal data will be stored, or, if not possible, the criteria used to determine that period; the existence of the right to request from the controller rectification or erasure of personal data or restriction of processing of personal data concerning the data subject or to object to such processing in certain circumstances; the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority; where the personal data is not collected from the data subject, any available information as to their source; the existence of automated decision-making, including profiling, and, at least in those cases, meaningful information about the logic involved, as well as the significance and the envisaged consequences of such processing for the data subject. We operate best practice in relation to our responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulation. This includes: obtain personal data fairly from the individual by giving them notice of the collection and its specific purpose; obtain personal data for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further process it in a manner that is incompatible with those purposes collect no more data than is necessary from an individual for the purpose for which it will be used; keep the data accurate and up to date Page

208 retain the data for no longer than is necessary for that specified purpose; to keep data safe and secure; and provide an individual with a copy of his or her personal data if they request it. Under the GDPR individuals have the significantly strengthened rights to: obtain details about how their data is processed by an organisation or business; obtain copies of personal data that an organisation holds on them; have incorrect or incomplete data corrected; have their data erased by an organisation in certain circumstances object to the processing of their data by an organisation in certain circumstances; not to be subject to (with some exceptions) automated decision making, including profiling. For information on data protection, visit the website of the Data Protection Commission at Right of Compliant to the Office of the Data Protection Commission If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the response you received from Dublin City Council in relation to your request, then you are entitled to make a complaint to the Data Protection Commission who may investigate the matter for you. The Data Protection Commission website is or you can contact their Office at Lo Call Number: Postal Address: info@dataprotection.ie Data Protection Commissioner Canal House Station Road Portarlington, Co. Laois. R32 AP23 Page

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211 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 132/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of Assistant Chief Executive Report on review of the Scheme of Lettings Section 22 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 requires housing authorities to make an allocations scheme determining the order of priority to be accorded to households assessed as qualified for social housing support and to households, already in receipt of social housing support, that are approved for transfer. Sub-Section 22 (9) allows for a review of the scheme by the Elected Members of the Local Authority, for its amendment or for a new scheme The setting of income levels on qualification for inclusion on the assessment of housing need is a national issue and any changes to those income levels is a matter for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and is outside the control of Dublin City Council and this review. This is the first review of this Scheme, which was adopted in The Scheme was however amended in 2017 to include provision for the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme. It is essential at a time of very limited supply, that such a Scheme reflects as much fairness as possible for all applicants on the Housing and Transfer Lists and to avoid any unintended implications from any of the various provisions in the scheme. A scheme of lettings sub-group of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee was established some months ago and met on several occasions with additional feedback by submissions. Elected members of the City Council have very significant direct experience in the operation of the Scheme of Letting Priorities. In addition the issues involved have received very significant consideration and reflection from Management in the City Council and in the Dublin Region Homeless Executive. There is considerable expertise and experience built up over many years on Housing and Homelessness in both DCC and the DRHE with staff in the Central Placement Service (CPS) and the Housing Allocations/Housing Welfare Service having the greatest interaction of all with homeless households in Dublin on a daily basis. The process was also assisted by the experienced research team which is part of the DRHE. We also received and considered representations on the review from Focus Ireland and we have discussed the issues raised with them on a number of occasions. We welcome their input. A number of key themes have emerged in the course of consultation and consideration/reflection. These are developed below: Page 211

212 Homelessness: Dublin City Council is proposing to continue assessing homelessness as defined in the 1988 Housing Act and recording it as the basis of need but will no longer prioritise offers of social housing to homeless families ahead of other households who have prior dates of application. (many are much longer on the waiting lists) As it stands once a family is accepted and assessed as homeless they move onto a separate Homeless Priority List as well as being offered various forms of emergency accommodation. The rationale for the proposed changes is as follows: 1. Dublin City Council provided a higher than ever number of homeless households with social housing in 2017, including 130 Rapid Built homes provided specifically for homeless families and also acquisitions by the National Housing Agency from the various Financial Institutions (Distressed mortgages). We consider that it was the correct response to the housing situation at that time however we need to be equally conscious of the large number of families with far longer time on the housing list who are themselves moving between rental properties and facing many of the same issues in relation to security of tenure in the private rental market. 2. There is overcrowding in the private sector but also within our own social housing stock that may soon become unsustainable and also result in homelessness. There was a strong view from the elected members sub-group that we need to prevent homelessness and deterioration of existing stock by relieving overcrowding. 3. Some households with very long waiting times are at risk of being disqualified on income grounds despite having an assessed need over a number of years. Local authorities cannot exercise discretion in relation to income thresholds. It is hoped to address this by directing more housing offers to those qualified for the longest period. 4. The Dublin Region Homeless Executive continually researches patterns of use by families in emergency accommodation. Families who are new to homelessness are far more likely to avail of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) and have shorter stays. Once families stay beyond 6 months in emergency services the uptake of HAP decreases. 5. We are concerned that families may endure a prolonged period in emergency accommodation (particularly in commercial facilities) and not consider alternatives, in order to secure what they believe to be the most sustainable option for their family i.e. permanent social housing. This is completely understandable but DCC does not have adequate housing stock and families may not realise that waiting for a permanent social housing offer given the current numbers in homeless services is likely to take some years. 6. While emergency accommodation options have been enhanced with the introduction of Family Hubs we consider that the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme within the Private Rented Sector has become a much more sustainable option for Homeless Families. Under our proposed changes to the Allocations Scheme families will move more quickly out of HAP and the resultant vacancies will be back filled by other Homeless Families. While it might seem counter-intuitive to cease prioritising homeless families for social housing as in the current Scheme, it is with a view to encouraging shorter stays in emergency accommodation and supporting families to rent independently with enhanced financial and social support. Page 212

213 This will be balanced by significantly increasing the level of allocations to Homeless HAP on Band 1 of the Transfer List. In summary what we propose for Homeless Families is: a) Continuing the provision of emergency accommodation where necessary including Family Hubs. b) Continued qualification for the Homeless HAP scheme, with a month s deposit and rent in advance and 50% uplift on existing rent supplement caps; c) Retaining their full length of time entitlement on the list when moving onto the Transfer List from a Homeless HAP Tenancy. d) Expanded place-finding service to assist families in emergency accommodation to find accommodation under the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme (HAP) e) A much higher proportion of lettings to Band 1 Transfer HAP. f) Continuing to set aside a small proportion of dwellings Under CAS and other housing development schemes specifically targeted at vulnerable homeless households. These will include housing provided by Focus Ireland, Peter McVerry Trust, Dublin Simon, Alone etc. g) Homeless Families may apply for medical and welfare priority in the normal way, and we will put greater focus on Homeless families gaining welfare priority through our Housing Welfare Service. h) Homeless households reached for offer under the length of time qualified on the list will continue to be offered social housing. i) Visiting support varying from intensive and indefinite (Housing First) to time-limited and low-support will be made available to homeless households. j) We will continue to set aside a number of units for Housing First as the most effective response to rough sleeping and chronic homelessness. Priority for these units is based on the length of time homeless and the level of vulnerability to rough sleeping. k) Persons of 55 years and over in Section 10 funded services and on the Council s housing list will continue to be prioritised for Older Persons accommodation schemes. It is very important that I further clarify item (e) above which will confirm that the proposed revision of the scheme will not result overall in Homeless families being de-prioritised. In 2017 just over 20% (318) of all lettings made by Dublin City Council were to Homeless families and in the context of the proposed revision of the scheme, Dublin City Council will continue to make a similar level of lettings to Homeless families by gradually increasing the proportion of total lettings to families living in Homeless Hap tenancies (Band 1 Transfer List) while continuing to house those existing families with Homeless priority under the current scheme. Overall between these lettings to Homeless families and Transfer lettings to Homeless HAP residents, Dublin City Council will maintain a target allocation of 21% of lettings to Homeless Families (including this year 2018.) Any revisions approved to the Allocations Scheme will not be applied retrospectively and they will only become effective after approval by the Elected Members at a full City Council meeting. Please see addendum report at the end of this document for further information on the proposals on Homelessness. Page 213

214 Children in Shared Custody/Access arrangements: The issue of children in shared care arrangements being offered separate bedroom accommodation for those children has been considered. While acknowledging these children may have bedrooms allocated to them with their custodial parent all parties agreed that in principle it would be beneficial to provide for overnight access through the provision of extra bedrooms. However, Dublin City Council is obliged to have regard to the housing available to it and the need to secure the most beneficial, effective and efficient use of such limited stock. Consideration must be given to children in overcrowding situations (Band 2) and families currently in emergency accommodation where children do not have any separate bedroom (Band 1). The impact of allowing additional bedroom requirements in these cases would be significant: a) There are currently 895 access households identified on the system. b) It is likely this would increase if the policy changes. This may impact significantly on current housing and transfer list positions for 2 bedroom accommodation. c) There will be an effect on the supply both in social housing and in the rental market of 2 bedroom accommodation available to families if separated parents are also competing for this accommodation. If supply was not so constrained, Dublin City Council would recommend listing parents with partial custody/access arrangements for one additional bedroom on assessment of the relevant legal documentation. However given the extensive waiting lists in Dublin City Council, it is recommended that while there are households with children on the housing list with a greater need, i.e. bedroom allocated to them, the following should apply: a) In general save for particular reasons a child assigned a bedroom with one parent will not be assigned a room with the other for as long as other families with children have no accommodation with separate children s bedrooms. b) Children of parents living apart will in general be included in the Household of each parent but the type and extent of accommodation, which they require, will be assessed taking into account the extent to which their need for accommodation is met in the household of the other parent. In determining the most appropriate form of social housing support for a household the council will consider the availability and best use of scarce resources. This particular issue received much attention and diverse views from members of the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) and while we are not recommending any real change at this time, it is ultimately a matter for the elected members to decide upon. Page 214

215 Older Persons: Dublin City Council sets aside a proportion of its stock to cater for the housing needs of older persons. As an older person is defined in the Housing (Miscellaneous) Provisions) Act 2009 as 65 years or older it is recommended, without affecting existing qualified applicants, that the age of qualification for Older Persons accommodation be raised to 60 (Currently 55) with consideration on application of persons 55 years (Currently 50) and over where any of the following factors apply: 1. Disability: Physical, sensory, intellectual or mental health 2. Medical Grounds: if the applicant has been awarded medical priority. 3. Compassionate: If the applicant has been awarded welfare priority. 4. Homeless: If the applicant is residing in Section 10 (Housing Act) funded Housing. In a previous era when there was a plentiful supply of suitable housing, Dublin City Council reduced the age of qualification for older persons accommodation (to 55 and 50) but we consider that it is now appropriate to increase both by five years. We will allow a transitional period of three months before implementing these particular provisions. Disability: Dublin City Council will require 5% of all new developments to make specific provision for disability. Dublin City Council under its Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) and other housing development schemes sets aside a small proportion of dwellings for individuals who, in the opinion of the housing authority and supported by objective assessments, require specific supports relating to their form of disability and will allocate appropriately (based on date of qualification in the first instance and match of needs in the second). E.g. HAIL/Cheshire Homes etc. Medical Priority: As requested we have attempted to set out more clearly how medical priority is awarded and to separate it from disability. Refusals: We are setting out more clearly what happens in the case of refusals of housing offers. Appeals: We have included provision for an appeal of decisions. Equalisation of Band One: It is proposed to use the qualifying date for Band 1 as the basis for housing offers. In effect this means there would be no advantage in having a medical over a welfare priority and no need to apply twice for priority. Transfer Chain: This is a new proposal based on a suggestion in one of the sub-groups. It would allow for DCC to implement a number of moves in a chain to meet a number of needs and optimise the stock. Young people exiting care: There is a new provision relating to this important category. Other changes: A small number of other changes have been made largely relating to clarifying areas of existing policy e.g. succession of tenancy. Page 215

216 Retrospection: Any approved revisions to the scheme will not be applied retrospectively. Conclusion: This important issue has been under consideration now for a long period with extensive input from a range of experts in this field. The proposed revised scheme (first draft) report was debated comprehensively at the March meeting of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) and similarly at the April SPC meeting. We are now submitting this Revised Scheme of Letting Priorities to the Elected Members of Dublin City Council for approval. Brendan Kenny Assistant Chief Executive 14 th May 2018 Page 216

217 N.B - This report should be read in conjunction with the Scheme of Letting Priorities Document (attached) where all the material revisions are outlined in yellow print. See next page also for Addendum Report on Homelessness Issue. Addendum to report, Proposals on Homeless Applicants. The following Notice of Motion in the name of Councillor Alison Gilliland was submitted to the SPC in the course of the debate on the Review of the Scheme of Letting Priorities (Allocations Scheme) DCC notes the proposed changes in the Housing Allocations System, in particular the changes relating to removal of the Homeless Priority waiting list. DCC also notes the concerns regarding these changes expressed by key organisations working to support and evidence those experiencing homelessness. To ascertain that these proposed changes do not negatively impact on the experience and the opportunity to be housed of those families and individuals who find themselves homeless, DCC will carry out a full Impact Analysis on the proposed changes and present the results for consideration prior to any decision being taken to proceed with the proposed allocations. At the April meeting of the SPC it was agreed to proceed to the May City Council meeting to seek approval for the proposed revisions to the scheme but that management would further consider the contents of the Motion and prepare an addendum report for the Council meeting (14 th May) which could be discussed also at the next SPC meeting which will be held on Thursday 10 th May. Housing Management will ensure that an impact Assessment of the Changes relating to Homelessness will be carried out by Dublin City Council which will be initiated with effect from the date of implementation and will continue during the 12 months following implementation. This assessment will also examine the opportunities/or lack of for those Households in overcrowded situations. We will report on an ongoing basis to the Housing SPC on this impact assessment. In 2017 the following represented the breakdown of overall lettings made by Dublin City Council: Number to the Housing List 1,107 70% Number to the Transfer List % Going forward in the context of the proposed changes in the review, this breakdown will move to 50/50. The following is a further breakdown of lettings in 2017 as per each band: Housing List, 1,107- (2017) To Band % To Band % To Band % Transfer List, 479 (2017) To Band % To Band % To Band % Page 217

218 Going forward as the new scheme develops the following shows in general terms how lettings will be divided up: New scheme Housing List- 50% of lettings To Band 1 40% To Band 2 40% To Band 3 20% 100% New scheme Transfer List 50% of lettings To Band 1 60% To Band 2 30% To Band 3 10% Total 100% Currently there are 637 families (DCC applicants) in Homeless emergency accommodation and they will continue to be catered for under the provisions of the existing scheme. There are over 2,500 Homeless HAP tenancies now in the Dublin area with 175 new tenancies being sourced in March which exceeds the monthly target of 120. While this important scheme is holding up so far, if this situation changes significantly i.e. if the numbers available decreases then we will need to review the Scheme of Letting Priorities accordingly. Until the families above (637) are accommodated in HAP or in social housing the 21% ring fenced lettings for Homeless families will be divided between this grouping and those in Homeless HAP. We will work closely with Landlords with a view to ensuring that vacancies that arise in Homeless Hap tenancies are backfilled by other Homeless families. This work will be done by our Prevention and Place-finding teams. The proposed new Allocations Scheme means that taking up a Homeless HAP tenancy is now a much stronger route into permanent social housing rather than an alternative to it. There is of course a worry about insecurity in the private rented sector (even though HAP has been relatively stable) in the Dublin area, and there is a need to give special attention to families who through no fault of their own find themselves evicted from a Homeless HAP tenancy. We will prioritise those families as much as possible through our Prevention and Place finding teams. There would be some merit in changing the term Homeless HAP in order to eliminate any stigma that might attach to it. This is something we will consider. We recognise that some families in emergency accommodation are particularly vulnerable and not able to cope with the complexities of the Housing System and therefore we will deploy some additional Welfare support service to assess and support these families linking in with the Focus Ireland HAT team who already carry out an assessment of each Homeless family. Some such families could be designated as priority under Band 1 of the Housing List. In relation to single Homeless Persons there were 165 lettings to this grouping in 2017 which represented 14% of Band 1 Housing List lettings. We do not anticipate any reduction in this number going forward indeed it needs to be increased and will do so mainly through the Housing First initiative. Single Homeless persons who are in Homeless HAP tenancies will be catered for under Band 1 Transfer List and others will catered for under Band 2 Housing List and Housing Band 1 if they have welfare or Medical priority. Page 218

219 The changes being made in the scheme if approved are in our view significant but fair and take account of the changed Housing environment in recent years (HAP etc) however we are of course operating within the reality of a very serious housing supply situation and any Allocations Scheme in that context is difficult. It is essential that there is clear communication of these changes and the implications of them to the households concerned. We will work closely with existing Case Managers involved with families in emergency accommodation, with the Focus Ireland HAT team and other partner organisations in rolling out this necessary communication immediately following approval of the new scheme. 14 th May 2018 Page 219

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221 HOUSING ALLOCATIONS SCHEME (Scheme of Letting Priorities) Draft Revision May 2018 Report Number 132/2018 Page 221 1

222 Housing Allocations Scheme (Scheme of Letting Priorities) Section 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 What Housing does the Scheme apply to? 1.3 Who can apply to Dublin City Council? Section 2. Housing and Transfer Lists 2.1 Dublin City Council Banding Scheme 2.2 The Housing and Transfer Lists 2.3 Waiting Time 2.4 Housing Areas 2.5 Assessment of Bedroom Requirement 2.6 Changing Bands on the Housing List 2.7 The Transfer List under the Banding Scheme 2.8 Changing Bands on the Transfer List 2.9 Transfer Chains 2.10 Applications from Tenants of other Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies from outside Dublin City Council Administrative Area 2.11 Target Allocations Policy Section 3. The Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) 3.1 The Rental Accommodation Scheme 3.2 Applications for Housing under the Rental Accommodation Scheme 3.3 Applicants Housed under the Rental Accommodation Scheme Seeking a Transfer Section 4. The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme 4.1 The Housing Assistance Payment Scheme 4.2 Applications for Housing under the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme 4.3 Applicants Housed under the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme Seeking a Transfer Section 5. Approved Housing Body (AHB) Housing Accommodation 5.1 Applications for Housing provided by an Approved Housing Body 5.2 Applicants Housed by Approved Housing Bodies Seeking a Transfer Section 6. Homeless Persons 6.1 Homeless Persons Section 7. Priority Need for Social Housing Support 7.1 Persons Displaced by Fire, Flood, Dangerous Building etc 7.2 Persons Displaced by Dublin City Council Redevelopment 7.3 Persons Living in Unfit Accommodation 7.4 Exceptional Medical Grounds 7.5 Exceptional Social Grounds 7.6 Older Persons 7.7 Tenants Surrendering Larger Accommodation in High Demand Areas 7.8 Tenants of Dwellings to be Demolished/Refurbished 7.9 Traveller Accommodation 7.10 Return of Adapted Property 7.11 Young People Leaving Care 7.12 Removal of Priority Page 222 2

223 Section 8. Choice Based Lettings 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Choice Based Lettings Procedure Section 9. Financial Contribution Scheme 9.1 Financial Contribution Scheme Section 10. Succession to Tenancy and Inter-Transfers 10.1 Succession to Tenancy 10.2 Inter-Transfers Section 11. General Provisions Section 12. Appendix 11.1 General Rules 11.2 Grounds for Refusing to Offer Accommodation 11.3 Refusal of Offers of Accommodation by the Applicant 11.4 Composite Households 11.5 Older Persons Accommodation 11.6 Applications from Property Owners 11.7 Independent Living 11.8 Lists, Records and Reports 11.9 Approach to Allocations Household Budget Scheme Preferential Treatment of Existing Tenants/Residents (Sub-Tenants) of Flats for Vacancies in the Same Complex Emergency Needs Consideration of All Applicants on Estate Management Grounds Tenant Induction Course Estate Management / Social Inclusion Designating Dwellings for Letting to Particular Categories of Applicants Appeal Applications for Exceptional Social and Medical Grounds, Financial Contributions, Traveller and Surrender of Larger Priority Interpretation 12.1 Who can apply to Dublin City Council? 12.2 Qualifying for Social Housing - Assessing Eligibility for Social Housing Support 12.3 Qualifying for Social Housing - Assessing the Basis of Need for Social Housing Support 12.4 Household Composition 12.5 Transfer Applications from Tenants with Rent Arrears Page 223 3

224 Section 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction The purpose of the Allocations Scheme is to set out: 1. The basis for prioritising the allocation of all housing support to persons whose eligibility and need for accommodation has been established in accordance with Section 20 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 (and associated regulations). 2. The basis for prioritising Transfer applications from a Dublin City Council (DCC) tenancy or other housing support including Approved Housing Body (AHB) Social Housing Leasing Initiative, Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) and Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). In general, Housing and Transfer applicants will be prioritised having regard to time on the list and, any Priority Status awarded to applicants for housing or transfer under this Scheme. 1.2 What Housing does the Scheme apply to? 1. Dwellings provided under the Housing Acts 1966 to 2009 or Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 of which Dublin City Council is the owner. 2. Of which the housing authority is not the owner and which are provided under a contract or lease between the housing authority and the owner concerned, including rental accommodation availability agreements and leasing. 3. Dwellings owned and provided by Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) to whom assistance is given under section 6 of the Housing Act 1993 for the purposes of such provision. Or And 1.3 Who can apply to Dublin City Council? All those qualified applications as outlined under the Social Housing Assessment Regulations Page 224 4

225 Section 2. Housing and Transfer Lists 2.1 Dublin City Council Banding Scheme Dublin City Council operates Housing and Transfer lists and allocations are made from these lists. Within the Housing and Transfer lists, Priority is determined by two factors; the applicant's broad level of housing need and length of time on the list. The broad levels of housing need are reflected by bands contained within the lists. Applications will be assessed and placed in the appropriate band of the Housing or Transfer lists. Once in a band, applicants are offered available housing in date order. 2.2 The Housing and Transfer Lists Applicants assessed as being qualified for Social Housing Support are placed on the Housing List. Applicants assessed as having no housing need will not be placed on the Housing List, but will be provided with advice, information and assistance on accessing alternative housing options. The list of qualified households will be categorised into three bands reflecting broad levels of housing need, from very high, to moderate. Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Medical and Welfare Priority and other specified Priority Cases All overcrowded cases and those with previously awarded medical or welfare points All remaining qualified households Within each of the three bands, there may be households who have specific accommodation requirements which will need to be identified. 2.3 Waiting Time Waiting time determines priority for housing within each band. A new applicant will be placed in the band that reflects their housing need. In all bands new applicants waiting time will commence from the date of their qualification with the exception of Band 1 which is based on the date Priority was awarded. Any applicants listed before them will have greater priority for offers of accommodation. The length of time an applicant waits for an offer will be determined by their position in a band, the number of properties directed towards that band, and by their choice of area and type of accommodation. 2.4 Housing Areas Where a household is accepted as being eligible to apply to a particular Housing Authority, they must select at least one area of choice within the functional area of that Authority. Dublin City Council s functional area is divided into ten housing areas. Applicants may select up to three areas for which they wish to be considered for housing. One area choice must be in the Dublin City Area. The other choices may include areas within the City or in the functional areas of the other three Dublin Local Authorities South Dublin County Council, Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council and Fingal County Council. An applicant may only change/amend areas of choice once in any 12-month period. Page 225 5

226 2.5 Assessment of Bedroom Requirement Under-occupation and overcrowding are assessed by working out how many rooms the applicant s household needs and looking at the number of rooms available to the household at present. If the applicant s household has more rooms available than their assessed need, they are underoccupying the property. If the applicant s household has fewer rooms available than their assessed need, the difference between the two is the level of overcrowding. Sex overcrowding is deemed to exist where two persons of opposite sex, not being spouses or partners and both aged 9 years or over must sleep in the same room due to lack of accommodation. When assessing need for accommodation based on overcrowding, applications will be assessed on the following basis: Household Composition Single person, Couple, person over 9, or two persons over 9 years of the same sex No of Bedrooms Required Lone Parent/Couple with 1 or 2 children under 9 years 2 Lone Parent/Couple with 3 or 4 children under 9 years 3 Lone Parent/Couple with 5 or 6 children under 9 years 4 Lone Parent /Couple with >6 children under 9 years Children in Shared Custody/Access Arrangements: Dublin City Council will assess separated parents with partial custody/access arrangements for inclusion as part of their household and the following will apply to assignment of bedroom need: a) Children of parents living apart will be included in the Household of each parent but the type and extent of accommodation, which they require, will be assessed taking into account the extent to which their need for accommodation is met in the household of the other parent. b) Dublin City Council assigns multiple bedroom unit requirements to the parent with whom the children reside for the greater part and a 1-bedroom requirement to the other parent Extra bedrooms on Exceptional Medical Grounds A request for an extra bedroom on Exceptional Medical Grounds may be taken into account and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Allocations Officer who may seek recommendations from the appointed Chief Medical Officer - having regard to the medical reports submitted. This will be facilitated only on an exceptional needs basis. Dublin City Council will explore options such as reconfiguration of existing space to allow for storage of medical equipment and this will be recommended in the first instance. Page 226 6

227 2.6 Changing Bands on the Housing List There will be occasions where a significant change in circumstances, such as the birth of another child or in the event of Priority awarded on Exceptional Medical Grounds or Exceptional Social Grounds, may result in the application being placed in a different band. The Banding Scheme has been devised so that any movement between bands will continue to reflect the time the applicant has spent waiting on the list of qualified households. Band 1: All qualifying applicants will be treated equally and the position on this band will be determined by date the Priority was awarded. Band 2: The position on this band will be determined by the date of housing application and if assessed as overcrowded. Band 3: The position on this band will be determined by the date of housing application of all remaining qualified households. In some instances an applicant may move down a band where their circumstances have changed, such as their bedroom requirement decreasing if an older child moves away, whilst others may move up a band where they are now deemed overcrowded following the birth of a child. 2.7 The Transfer List under the Banding Scheme Tenants of Dublin City Council, including tenants of dwellings provided under the Social Housing Leasing Initiative, HAP, RAS or by AHBs may apply for consideration for a transfer to other dwellings within the administrative area. Accepted transfer applicants will be placed on the list from the date they made their transfer application. The table below indicates the transfer need factors that determine a household s priority within the Banding Scheme. Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Medical, Welfare, Homeless HAP and other specified Priority Cases All overcrowded cases and those with previously awarded medical or welfare points All remaining qualified households Within each of the three bands, there may be households who have specific accommodation requirements which will need to be identified. e.g. a) Dublin City Council tenants displaced by fire and flood; b) Applicants requiring specifically adapted units e.g. wheelchair accessible accommodation; c) De-tenanting (where Dublin City Council tenants are required to move out of their home to allow major works to be carried out). Such status will not apply to AHB tenancies; d) Temporary Transfer where essential maintenance requires the temporary relocation of tenant for completion of works. Such status will not apply to AHB tenants; e) Older person surrendering larger accommodation; f) Under-occupation of existing Dublin City Council tenancy; g) RAS tenants; h) RAS tenants who need a transfer as a result of Lease expiry or non-renewal of contract by the landlord; i) Homeless HAP tenants Page 227 7

228 j) All other tenants who in the opinion of the Local Authority have a reasonable requirement for alternative accommodation Notwithstanding any of the above circumstances, tenants seeking a transfer must fulfil the following requirements to the satisfaction of Dublin City Council: a) Have held the tenancy in their present dwelling for a period not less than two years unless it is a temporary tenancy; b) Have a clear rent account or - in cases of exceptional medical or welfare need - a transfer application may be considered where an agreement is in place and there is substantial compliance; c) Have kept their dwelling in satisfactory condition, subject to inspection; d) Have complied with the conditions of their tenancy agreement; e) Have no record of serious anti-social behaviour. 2.8 Changing Bands on the Transfer List There will be occasions where a significant change in circumstances, such as the birth of another child or a sudden worsening in an applicant s health may result in the application being placed in a different band. The Banding Scheme has been devised so that any movement between bands will continue to reflect the time the applicant has spent waiting on the list of qualified households except for Band 1. The position on this band will be determined by date Priority Status was awarded. In some instances an applicant may move down a band where their circumstances have changed, such as their bedroom requirement decreasing if an older child moves away, whilst others may move up a band where they are now deemed overcrowded following the birth of a child. 2.9 Transfer Chains It may be possible from time to time to create a chain of Dublin City Council tenants who need to move and have been on the Transfer List. These will be used in the following circumstances: a) To address overcrowding and under occupation and make good use of stock; b) To move a number of Welfare/Medical Priority cases and make good use of stock; c) To address estate management issues; d) Housing First: tenancy breakdown is anticipated in Housing First for approximately 10% of applicants. Transfer chains will be used to allow for a transfer among Housing First tenancies and to safeguard against a return to rough sleeping. Page 228 8

229 2.10 Applications from Tenants of Other Local Authorities and Approved Housing Bodies outside Dublin City Council Administrative Area Only Dublin City Council tenants, Dublin City Council RAS tenants, AHB tenants, HAP tenants within the Dublin City Council administrative area can apply for Dublin City Council s Transfer List. Tenants of Local Authorities other than Dublin City Council may be considered for inclusion on the Housing List providing there are exceptional circumstances warranting this and subject to the possibility of the resulting vacancy being allocated to an applicant from Dublin City Council s Housing List where appropriate. A welfare recommendation may be required in some cases Target Allocations Policy Available properties will be targeted to the bands in differing proportions through the target allocations policy resulting in faster or slower housing through the band. This policy will be determined by the Dublin City Council and reviewed (annually or more often) as is considered appropriate. Page 229 9

230 Section 3. The Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) 3.1 The Rental Accommodation Scheme The Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) is an initiative to cater for people who are in receipt of Rent Supplement (state support payment) and who have generally been living in the private rented sector for 18 months or more. Under the Scheme, Dublin City Council enters into direct contracts with Landlords for their properties for a specified time, usually a minimum of 4 years. In order to apply, a landlord must be tax compliant and their property must pass an inspection to ensure the accommodation meets required standards. In the interest of good estate management, detailed and comprehensive background checks are carried out by Dublin City Council on all potential RAS tenants. 3.2 Applications for Housing under the Rental Accommodation Scheme Applicants who are residing in private rented accommodation and are in receipt of Rent Supplement for over 18 months are eligible also to apply for Social Housing Support under the RAS. Applicants in receipt of rent supplement for a lesser period may be considered in exceptional circumstances or if a landlord is willing to enter the Scheme. Applicants on the RAS List will be considered for a RAS tenancy with regard to their housing requirements, area preference and date of award of rent supplement. 3.3 Applicants Housed under the Rental Accommodation Scheme Seeking a Transfer All RAS tenants who have been housed under this Scheme are deemed to be adequately housed and will, after 2 years tenancy, be eligible to apply for inclusion on the Transfer List in the same way as tenants of Council tenancies and AHBs. Dublin City Council will only accept Transfer applications from RAS tenants who have been housed by and within Dublin City Council s Administrative area. Offers of suitable accommodation under the RAS Scheme will be recorded and refusals of any such offers will be taken into account in the same way as refusals of offers of Council and AHB accommodation. RAS tenants, who are in need of a Transfer to alternative accommodation through no fault of their own, as a result of Lease Expiry or non-renewal by their current Landlord, will be given a specific priority for alternative accommodation. This will allow all such cases to be identified at an early stage and help facilitate Dublin City Council to source suitable accommodation on a timely basis. RAS tenants may be considered for an alternative RAS, Dublin City Council, AHB or Social Housing Leasing Initiative tenancy. Page

231 Section 4. The Housing Assistance Payment Scheme (HAP) 4.1 Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) The Housing Assistance Payment Scheme (HAP) is a form of Social Housing Support which is available to households who have been deemed eligible for inclusion on Dublin City Council s Housing List, including many long-term Rent Supplement recipients. Under HAP, Dublin City Council will make the full rent payment, subject to rent limits, on behalf of the HAP recipient directly to the landlord. The HAP recipient will then pay an income related rent to Dublin City Council. 4.2 Applications for Housing under the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme Any household that qualifies for Social Housing Support will be eligible to apply for HAP. Current Rent Supplement recipients who qualify for Social Housing Support will be transferred from Rent Supplement to HAP on a phased basis. 4.3 Applicants Housed under the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme Seeking a Transfer HAP recipients who wish to do so will be able to access other Social Housing Supports such as Local Authority housing or housing provided by an AHB, not through the current waiting list system, but through the transfer system operated by Dublin City Council. The HAP recipient will automatically move onto the Transfer List when the HAP tenancy begins. The Transfer List will reflect the time that the recipient previously spent on the waiting list. The effective date for the recipient s position on the Transfer List will be their date of qualification for Social Housing Support. Households who were homeless prior to receiving a HAP tenancy will have Priority on Band 1 of the Transfer List. Page

232 Section 5. Approved Housing Body (AHB) Housing Accommodation 5.1 Applications for Housing Provided by an Approved Housing Body Applicants who have been deemed eligible for inclusion on the Housing List of qualified persons may be eligible for nomination to an AHB and may be referred to that Body for interview and consideration for suitable vacancies, having regard to their housing requirements, area choice and time on the list. The selection process for suitable nominations to an AHB will be based on the same criteria as any applicant for a Dublin City Council tenancy i.e. bedroom requirement, time on the list, Priority Status. Such applicants will be interviewed by the AHB and that Body will determine if an offer of suitable accommodation is to be made. Offers of suitable accommodation by Approved Housing Bodies will be recorded and refusals of any such offers will be taken into account in the same way as refusals of offers of Council accommodation. 5.2 Applicants Housed by Approved Housing Bodies Seeking a Transfer Applicants housed by an AHB on foot of a Dublin City Council nomination are deemed to be adequately housed and will, after 2 years tenancy, be eligible for inclusion on the Transfer List, in the same way as tenants of Dublin City Council and of the RAS. Qualifying Transfer applicants will be placed on the list from the date of application. Tenants will only be eligible for inclusion on the Transfer List if the rent account is not in arrears and the rent assessment is up-to-date. Exceptions will apply on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Allocations Officer (DCC). Dublin City Council will only accept Transfer applications from tenants of Approved Housing bodies in Dublin City Council s Administrative Area. Offers of suitable accommodation by an AHB will be recorded and refusals of any such offers will be taken into account in the same way as refusals of offers of Dublin City Council and RAS accommodation. Page

233 Section 6. Homeless Persons 6.1 Homeless Persons A qualified applicant on Dublin City Council s Housing List shall be regarded as homeless if in the opinion of Dublin City Council the person is unable to provide accommodation from his/her own resources and: a) There is no accommodation available which in the opinion of Dublin City Council the applicant together with any other person who normally resides with him/her or who might reasonably be expected to reside with him/her, can reasonably occupy or remain in occupation of, b) The applicant is living in a hospital, night shelter or other such institution, and is so living because he/she has no accommodation of the kind referred to in paragraph (a), c) The applicant has not voluntarily surrendered a tenancy, d) The applicant was not asked to leave a tenancy by reason of breach of tenancy agreement. Dublin City Council will determine the appropriate Social Housing Support to be offered to applicants assessed as having an accommodation need based on homelessness. Or Or Or In addition Dublin City Council under its Capital Assistance Scheme and other housing development schemes may set aside a number of dwellings for homeless households. Page

234 Section 7. Priority Need for Social Housing Support Regard will be given to the following categories of need for applicants whose main application is with Dublin City Council: 7.1 Persons Displaced by Fire, Flood, Dangerous Building etc. Persons rendered homeless by fire and flood, including persons displaced from dangerous buildings under the Local Government (Sanitary Services) Act 1964, who are otherwise eligible, will be considered a Priority and included in Band 1 of the appropriate list. 7.2 Persons Displaced by Dublin City Council Redevelopment Persons displaced from a dwelling required by Dublin City Council for redevelopment may be offered alternative accommodation in their immediate locality subject to the availability of suitable accommodation. 7.3 Persons Living in Unfit Accommodation Persons living in an unfit dwelling which is the subject of either a Demolition Order or a Closing Order made under Section 66 of the Housing Act, (In making an offer, regard will be had to the period of residence at the date the Order was made). Persons subject to the specified order will be considered a Priority and included in Band 1 of the appropriate list. 7.4 Exceptional Medical Grounds 1. Priority Status for Housing/Transfer applicants may be given in cases of exceptional medical circumstances. This is only if it relates to the applicant s housing conditions and the accommodation is unsuitable by reason of the condition. This Priority may cover a particular type of accommodation and/or accommodation in a particular area. 2. Dublin City Council, in considering an application for a Medical Priority may at its discretion seek a recommendation from an independent Medical Examiner. 3. Dublin City Council will only submit written medical evidence received from a Medical Doctor or a Medical Consultant to the independent Medical Examiner. 4. Explanatory and background material from Public Health Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and other Health Professionals may accompany this evidence but will not form the basis of the decision which must be based on a report from a Medical Doctor or Consultant. 5. If unsuccessful, an appeal may be made but if refused further applications will not be considered, unless there is a significant change in circumstances or condition. 6. Only medical evidence relating to persons included on the application will be assessed. Medical evidence relating to other occupants in the dwelling will not be considered. 7. Priority Status may be awarded for conditions, which cause major problems where the management of the course of the illness will be helped by a change in housing. These cases will be considered a Priority and included in Band 1 of the appropriate list. The housing support offered may be HAP/RAS/AHB/Leasing/Social Housing stock depending on the suitability of the accommodation to meeting the needs. 8. The criteria for assessing the above will include whether the applicant can access kitchen and bathroom facilities in the current accommodation or cases where an individual may not return from hospital until accommodation suitable to their needs is made available. Page

235 9. Priority Status may be revoked if the housing circumstances of the applicant, or a household member included on the application, change by virtue of a change of accommodation or where the housing circumstances at the time of award of the Priority Status have now altered. 7.5 Exceptional Social Grounds 1. Priority Status for Housing/Transfer may be given on Exceptional Welfare Grounds. Dublin City Council, in making lettings of dwellings where Priority is claimed on Exceptional Welfare Grounds shall consider a recommendation from a Senior Housing Welfare Officer. 2. Appeals of decisions will be made to the Chief Housing Welfare Officer on the basis of the exceptional nature of the case. 3. Applicants awarded such Priority Status should be assured of the confidential nature of this process with the Housing Welfare Service. 4. The housing support offered may be HAP/RAS/AHB/Leasing/Social Housing stock depending on the suitability of the accommodation to meeting the needs. 5. All applicants who claim that they are subject to harassment and/or intimidation must have their cases investigated by the Housing Estate Management Staff (DCC) and/or An Garda Síochána in the first instance. A report from Housing Estate Management and/or from An Garda Síochána may be requested in such cases. 6. Applications awarded Priority Status will be reviewed periodically. A Senior Housing Welfare Officer may revoke Priority Status if there is a significant change in circumstances. Appeals of decisions can be made to the Chief Welfare Officer. 7. Priority Status may be revoked if the housing circumstances of the applicant, or a household member included on the application, change by virtue of a change of accommodation or where the housing circumstances at the time of award of the Priority Status have now altered. 7.6 Older Persons Older Person Homeless An applicant assessed as homeless as per Section 6.1 and who is aged 55 years and over, may apply to be included in Band 1 for Older Persons accommodation only. Any applicant of aged 70 years and over who is assessed as homeless may be offered available Older Persons accommodation notwithstanding the order of Priorities for lettings as set out in the Scheme Surrendering Larger Accommodation Older Persons who wish to transfer from larger Dublin City Council dwellings to designated Older Persons accommodation may be considered a Priority and included in Band 1 of the appropriate list. 7.7 Tenants Surrendering Larger Accommodation in High Demand Areas Tenants prepared to surrender high demand accommodation which is larger than their needs. Qualifying applicants may be considered a Priority and included in Band 1 of the appropriate list. Page

236 7.8 Tenants of Dwellings to be Demolished/Refurbished Dublin City Council tenants requiring transfers as a consequence of the de-tenanting/demolition of their existing dwellings may be offered appropriate accommodation in their immediate locality subject to the availability of such accommodation. Where an existing Dublin City Council Housing Scheme is being demolished and redeveloped, and the circumstances allow for rebuilding to take place on site without having to transfer the tenants elsewhere, then the Priority will only apply to re-housing on that site. However a flexible approach will be adopted by Dublin City Council in relation to tenants of dwellings to be demolished/refurbished who are seeking re-housing outside their own locality, subject, in general, to the Allocations Scheme and to the availability of suitable accommodation. 7.9 Traveller Accommodation Priority Status may be awarded to members of the Traveller Community, following recommendation by Dublin City Council s Traveller Accommodation Section, to facilitate access to Social Housing Supports. Priority Status will be reviewed if the family leaves the halting site. The housing support offered may be of HAP/RAS/AHB/ Social Housing Leasing Initiative Housing stock depending on the suitability of the accommodation to meeting the housing needs Return of Adapted Property Dublin City Council tenants currently living in adapted accommodation provided by Dublin City Council or by an AHB can apply for Priority Status if no-one in the household requires adapted accommodation. Qualifying applicants will be considered a Priority and included in Band 1 of the appropriate list Young People Leaving Care Young people leaving care will be considered in accordance with the Protocol for Young People Leaving Care. When they become eligible for housing (age 18) they will receive Priority under Band 1- Housing List. In addition, certain properties will be designated for vulnerable young people leaving care when notified to Dublin City Council by Tusla Aftercare Steering Committees Removal of Priority Refusal of two reasonable offers of accommodation from an applicant with a Band 1 Priority will result in the revoking of Priority Status as well as the general rules with regard to the refusal of offers. See General Rules 11.3 Page

237 Section 8. Choice Based Lettings 8.1 Introduction The Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2009 gives Local Authorities powers to include a system of Choice Based Lettings (CBL) in their Allocation Scheme and can be particularly successful in areas with units which prove difficult to let. CBL is a new approach to letting homes which allows tenants and prospective tenants to bid for the available designated properties they are interested in. Where there are 2 or more bids for the same property, the applicant with the highest Priority in accordance with the Allocations Scheme will be offered the property. The Allocations Officer may designate properties for CBL. 8.2 Choice Based Lettings Procedure 1. A property that becomes available for re-let and has been designated to the CBL Scheme may be advertised in the Local Area Office, in local newspapers and also on the Dublin City Council website 2. Expressions of interest will be invited and applicants will be asked to register their interest with the Allocations Section/ Area Offices. There will be a timeframe for applicants to register their interest. 3. If a number of applicants express an interest in a property the final offer will be to the applicant deemed eligible in accordance with the order of Priority set out in the Allocations Scheme. Factors such as household size, the age of the family, medical or welfare needs, rent payment history, and the type of accommodation available may be taken into account. 4. All offers of accommodation will be subject to the usual estate management checks. 5. In the case of transfer applicants only tenants with a clear rent account will be considered. 6. An applicant having refused an offer under CBL will not be eligible for CBL for a period of 12 months. Page

238 Section 9. Financial Contribution Scheme (Downsizing) 9.1 Financial Contribution Scheme The Financial Contribution Scheme was introduced by Dublin City Council in recognition of the fact that there are persons of 60 years and over living in the City, who find their existing dwellings too large for their needs and who wish to be considered for housing by Dublin City Council, as tenants, in Older Persons accommodation. The following conditions apply: 1. The property must be located in Dublin City Council s administrative area. 2. Admission to the Financial Contribution Scheme shall only be offered to a home owner if Dublin City Council wishes to purchase a home owner s property and is able to source a vacancy in Older Person s accommodation for the applicant. 3. Applicants that may have to sell their property due to separation, divorce, or family agreements shall only be able to access one dwelling per property. 4. Dublin City Council cannot purchase any house with a value in excess of the price limit set out by the Department of Housing, Planning, & Local Government for acquisitions. 5. Dublin City Council shall only consider purchase of properties at a discount for homeowners who are eligible for Older Persons accommodation. 6. Successful applicants will be placed on the Financial Contributions List until a suitable vacancy arises. 7. Refusal of 2 offers of accommodation in the applicant s area of choice will result in cancellation of the application. 8. Home owners who are housed must pay a housing rent to Dublin City Council in line with the Differential Rent Scheme. 9. The discount Dublin City Council will apply is: 60 years to 69 years old: 60% of the market value of the property 70 years and older: 70% of the market value of the property 10. The date of acceptance on to the list is the effective date for selection for vacancies. 11. Properties may be subject to inspection when the candidate is reached for selection. If the dwelling is found unsuitable by Dublin City Council or if it requires substantial repairs Dublin City Council may not purchase the property and an applicant will not be eligible for the Financial Contribution Scheme. Page

239 Section 10. Succession to Tenancy and Inter-Transfers 10.1 Succession to Tenancy 1. No succession of tenancy will apply where the accommodation is designated for Older Persons or designed/adapted for the use of someone with a disability who no longer resides in the property. 2. In all cases, there must be no alternative suitable accommodation available to the applicant(s) for succession of tenancy and the applicant(s) must have been included in the household details for rent assessment purposes for the requisite period(s) as outlined below. 3. Departure of the tenant by way of purchasing or providing own accommodation will not be grounds for a child over 18 years to remain in the dwelling and apply for succession. 4. No further consideration will be given where the above eligibility criteria 1-3 are not met Where death or departure of a tenant takes place, the tenancy will normally be given to a surviving Spouse/Partner, provided: a) such spouse/partner has been resident in the dwelling for a continuous period of at least two years immediately prior to the death/departure of the tenant; and b) has been included in the family household for rent assessment purposes for the requisite period On the death of both parents the tenancy will normally be given to a son or daughter, irrespective of number in the household, provided: a) he/she has been living in the dwelling for at least two years immediately prior to the death or departure of the tenant and has been included in the family household for rent assessment purposes for the requisite period. b) only 1 application for succession is received from the remaining household members. Where there is more than one member of the household remaining in the dwelling, the tenancy will normally be given to the member who, in the opinion of the Allocations Officer is most likely to keep the household harmoniously together once the other residency criteria has been fulfilled A person other than a spouse, partner, son or daughter who has resided in the dwelling for at least five years immediately prior to the death or departure of the tenant may be allowed to succeed where: a) they have been included in the family household for rent assessment purposes for the requisite period; and b) there is no spouse, partner, son or daughter eligible to succeed; and c) where the dwelling size is appropriate to his/her needs A spouse, partner, son or daughter who was residing at the date of death/departure of the tenant who has not resided for the full two years prior to the death or departure of the tenant but has a total of ten years aggregate residence in the dwelling in the previous fifteen years may be considered to succeed to the tenancy where; a) the applicant has been included in the family household for rent assessment purposes for the requisite period; and b) the accommodation is suitable to the household need i.e. bedroom requirement; and Page

240 c) is in need of housing accommodation and unable to provide accommodation from his/her own resources, the test of which shall be by way of qualification for the Social Housing List Departure - Marital Breakdown Where a legal separation /divorce agreement exists, there will be regard to the terms of the agreement in consideration of any application to succeed to the tenancy Departure - Desertion Where there is no legal separation or divorce agreement and where Dublin City Council is satisfied that a spouse or other joint tenant has vacated the tenancy for a period of at least 2 years, Dublin City Council may consider an application for succession Inter-Transfers 1) A tenant of Dublin City Council or of an AHB may, with the consent of the Allocations Officer exchange the tenancy of his/her existing dwelling for the tenancy of another Dublin City Council dwelling. Applications for Inter-Transfers between tenants of Dublin City Council and other Local Authorities may be granted subject to the approval of both Local Authorities. 2) Applications for such consent will not be considered where either tenant is seeking an area or type of dwelling from which he/she has transferred or Inter-Transferred within the previous 2 years. Dublin City Council in considering applications from tenants to Inter-Transfer will, in general, have regard to the following factors: a) Reasons given by applicants for Inter-Transfer request; b) Whether the Inter-Transfer would result in overcrowding; c) Whether the Inter-Transfer would result in under utilisation of accommodation; d) Tenancy record of applicants; e) Rent payment record of applicants; f) Any record of anti social behaviour relating to the applicants; g) Existing condition of respective dwellings; h) The relative demand for the respective units of accommodation; i) Any special circumstances; j) Applicants who are approved for an Inter-Transfer will not be considered by Dublin City Council for a further Inter-Transfer, or for a Transfer for a minimum of 2 years following the Inter-Transfer. 3) Where Dublin City Council has grounds to believe that there has been any financial gain by either party as a direct result of the Inter-Transfer, the application will be refused and removal from the Transfer List will be immediate. Where evidence is received after the transfer takes place the transfer will be reverted. 4) Applicants will be required to sign a declaration to the effect that they will go into occupation of and continue to occupy the respective dwellings. Where one of the parties either does not take up residence in the dwelling as provided in the declaration or vacates it within a period of six months, proceedings for possession will, in the absence of a satisfactory explanation, be taken against the other party to the exchange. Page

241 5) Approval will not be granted to an application which would result in an applicant getting the tenancy of a high demand dwelling they would otherwise not be entitled to under this Allocations Scheme save in exceptional circumstances. Page

242 Section 11. General Provisions 11.1 General Rules 1. Before any offer or nomination or invitation to register an interest in a property is made, all applications will be checked/ verified. This is to ensure the accuracy of Dublin City Council s records and compliance with the rules of any Scheme under which the application is made. An offer or nomination may not be made to applicants if a change in circumstances alters their housing need. Offers or nominations are also made subject to the applicant having a satisfactory rent account. 2. If there is a genuine case where an applicant cannot move at the time of offer, suitable discretion can be applied, e.g. an elderly person on the Housing List who is unwell or an applicant whose partner has passed away. 3. Where two applicants have equal status on the list and have been reached for an offer for a property that becomes available for allocation (i.e. they were listed in the same band at the same time), priority for the allocation will be determined as follows: a) household size b) the age of the family c) medical or welfare needs d) rent payment history e) the type of accommodation available will be taken into account Grounds for Refusing to Offer Accommodation Notwithstanding the provisions of this Scheme in regard to an applicant s entitlement to be considered for accommodation the Allocations Officer may refuse to allocate a dwelling for any of the following reasons: a) Where such an allocation would be contrary to good estate management. b) Where an applicant has failed to notify the Housing Department of any material changes in their housing circumstances and a re-assessment of their circumstances requires the application to be placed in a different band. c) Where the applicant refuses to disclose any information which is requested by Dublin City Council either on the application form or at subsequent interviews and which is required either for the purpose of assessing the application or for estate management purposes. d) Where Dublin City Council has reason to believe that the household has done something, or failed to do something that has resulted in their accommodation now being less suitable to their housing needs than it would formerly have been. e) Where applicants are deemed to have deliberately created unsatisfactory living conditions to increase their housing need, i.e. if they have moved to less suitable housing than their previous accommodation without good reason f) Where an applicant provides false or misleading information either on the application form or at subsequent interviews. g) Where the allocation would result in excessive overcrowding under the Scheme. Page

243 In the case of Transfer applicants - a) Where the letting conditions of Dublin City Council have not been complied with. b) Where the dwelling being surrendered is not in a satisfactory condition. c) The overriding concern of the Dublin City Council is to ensure that every transfer given to a tenant is in accordance with good estate management. d) No transfer will be granted where it would result in excessive overcrowding. e) Until a joint tenancy is regularised following any changes in circumstances i.e. the death of joint applicant or a separation Refusal of Offers of Accommodation by the Applicant 1. Housing List: In the event of two reasonable offers of Social Housing being refused, Dublin City Council will suspend the applicant from the waiting list. This will result in the household not being offered social housing for the suspension period of 12 months. It should be noted that this period will not subsequently count for 'time on list' purposes. This will include offers of social housing accommodation with either Dublin City Council, another Dublin Local Authority (where an applicant has an Area of Preference) an AHB, a Social Housing Leasing Initiative or under the RAS. Where two reasonable offers are refused by an applicant with any Priority Status the applicant will lose such Priority Status and be considered instead on the basis of their time on the waiting list when their suspension period is over. 2. Transfer List: Where two reasonable offers are refused by transfer applicants, the transfer application will be cancelled. A new application for transfer will not be accepted for 12 months in these circumstances. This will include offers of social housing accommodation with either Dublin City Council, an AHB, Social Housing Leasing Initiative or under the RAS. Where two reasonable offers are refused by a transfer applicant with any Priority Status, the applicants will lose their Priority Status and the transfer application will be cancelled. A new application for transfer will not be accepted for 12 months. 3. Choice Based Letting: An applicant having refused an offer under CBL will not be eligible for CBL for a period of 12 months Composite Households Applications from two households residing apart but wishing to be accommodated together will be considered on a case by case basis by taking into account age, medical related care/support issues, overcrowding and demand. The availability of suitable alternative accommodation will be a factor. The housing need will be assessed assuming the whole family are residing together at the larger tenancy. Their application will be placed within the Band deemed most suitable by Dublin City Council from the date the application was approved. Page

244 11.5 Older Persons Accommodation Dublin City Council provides designated dwellings for Older Persons on the Housing and Transfer lists. Older Persons for the purpose of this Scheme are persons of aged 60 years of age or over. The following categories are also eligible: 1. Couples where one person is aged 60 years or over, and the other person is at least 55 years. 2. Persons aged 55 years or over where Priority has been awarded. 3. Persons aged 55 or over who had qualified or were entitled to apply for inclusion in the Scheme prior to the 2018 review, up to and inclusive of applications received before 31 st December Applications from Property Owners 1. Applications are not accepted from current property owners or from previous property owners unless the applicant provides fully documented details as to the reason why they can no longer remain in or had to dispose of that accommodation as part of a legal resolution to the ownership issue. 2. Persons purchasing dwellings who, through unemployment, loss of income or other valid reasons, are no longer able to meet their repayments may apply to Dublin City Council for Social Housing Support. 3. Dublin City Council will have regard to cases where the mortgage on the household s existing accommodation is deemed unsustainable by the mortgage lender under the terms of the Central Bank s 2011 Code of Conduct for mortgage arrears. The applicant must provide to Dublin City Council written confirmation from the lender which sets out that the mortgage has been deemed unsustainable and the reasons for that determination and evidence that they have been through the full MARP process Independent Living All applicants must be capable of living on their own or, where considered necessary by Dublin City Council, have engaged successfully with necessary support services at time of offer of accommodation and comply with good estate management. Dublin City Council may request an assessment of capacity to live independently and/or an assessment of support needs from qualified persons Lists, Records and Reports The Allocations Officer will keep all necessary lists and all records, and obtain such relevant reports as in his/her opinion will best facilitate the operation of the Scheme Approach to Allocations In order to ensure the best possible use of dwellings which become available, larger dwellings will in general be allocated to larger households and smaller dwellings to smaller households Household Budget Scheme Dublin City Council will facilitate the payment of rent through the Household Budget Scheme and all qualifying Housing/Transfer List applicants will be asked to sign up to this scheme before being allocated a Dublin City Council tenancy. Page

245 11.11 Preferential Treatment of Existing Tenants/Residents (Sub-Tenants) of Flats for Vacancies in the Same Complex Transfer applicants residing in a flat complex may be given preference for vacancies in the same complex where this is appropriate i.e. to manage overcrowding, and for Estate Management reasons. These applications will be considered in accordance with time on the list Emergency Needs Where the need of accommodation arises from an emergency, the Allocations Officer may make a letting necessary to meet that need, notwithstanding the order of priorities for lettings as set out in this Scheme Consideration of All Applications on Estate Management Grounds Dublin City Council will examine all applications on estate management grounds before an allocation is finally made, in accordance with Section 14(1) and 15(2) of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act It is also the policy of Dublin City Council to have applications from persons to reside in a Dublin City Council rented accommodation examined on estate management grounds Tenant Induction Courses Dublin City Council may require prospective tenants of all accommodation being provided to attend tenant induction courses before the tenancy of a dwelling is granted Estate Management/Social Inclusion Nothing in this scheme shall operate to prevent the Allocations Officer from making or not making an allocation on grounds of Estate Management or Social Inclusion Designating Dwellings for Letting to Particular Categories of Applicants 1. Dublin City Council may, from time to time, set aside for persons of such category or categories as the authority may decide, a proportion of dwellings becoming available to the authority for Specific accommodation requirements arising from any of the following: a) Older Persons: Dublin City Council has set aside a proportion of its stock to cater for the housing needs of older persons. b) Traveller specific accommodation: Dublin City Council may provide halting sites and/or group housing for members of the Traveller community. c) Homeless: Dublin City Council under its CAS and other housing development schemes sets aside a small proportion of dwellings specifically for homeless households. d) Disability: Dublin City Council will require 5% of all new developments to make specific provision for disability. Dublin City Council under its CAS and other housing development schemes sets aside a small proportion of dwellings for individuals who, in the opinion of the housing authority and supported by objective assessments, require specific supports relating to their form of disability and will allocate appropriately (based on date of qualification in the first instance and match of needs in the second). e) Exceptional Medical Grounds: Where a housing unit has adaptations appropriate to an exceptional medical need, Dublin City Council will allocate to the most appropriate household on the Medical Priority List in terms of the household s need for adopted accommodation and not according to the next on list. 2. Where such a number, or proportion, of dwellings is set aside, priority shall be afforded to the specified categories in the letting of these dwellings. Page

246 11.17 Appeal 3. All specific accommodation requirements identified in the application or subsequent medical or social reports submitted are assessed but do not automatically confer a basis for Priority. Dublin City Council will consider the accommodation needs at the time of offer in relation to the suitability of the accommodation offered. An applicant may appeal any decision by applying in writing to the Allocations Officer, Dublin City Council, Wood Quay, Dublin Applications for Exceptional Social and Medical Grounds, Financial Contributions, Traveller and Surrender of Larger Priority Dublin City Council will only consider applications for the above categories from applicants whose authority of application is Dublin City Council. Where an applicant has applied to another Dublin Authority and is included on Dublin City Council s list of qualified persons by way of an area of preference, such supporting documentation submitted will be considered only with regard to the suitability of the offer to the applicant s needs Interpretation The Allocations Officer will have the primary responsibility in relation to the interpretation of any matter concerning this Allocations Scheme. Her/his decision may be appealed to the relevant Executive Manager in Dublin City Council. Page

247 Section 12. Appendix Who can apply to Dublin City Council? 1. A household resident in Dublin City Council s functional area. 2. A household residing outside the Dublin City Council may be included to such extent that they have a local connection to the functional area: a) Member of household has resided for a continuous five year period at any time in the area; b) Employment of any member of household is in the area or is located within 15 kilometres of the area; c) A household member is in full-time education in any university, college, school or other education establishment in the area; d) A household member with enduring physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual impairment is attending a related educational or medical establishment in the area; e) A relative of any household members lives in the area and has lived here for a minimum of two years, where there are close links with the household in the form of a commitment or dependence. 3. Applicants must be 18 years or over. 4. Dublin City Council may at its discretion accept an application from an applicant not resident in the Dublin area and who does not meet the local connection criteria. These applicants may only choose from the housing areas within Dublin City Council s area Qualifying for Social Housing - Assessing Eligibility for Social Housing Support To be considered for an offer of accommodation from Dublin City Council an applicant must in accordance with the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 and associated regulations, and in the opinion of Dublin City Council, be both eligible for Social Housing Support and in need of such accommodation. If a household does not meet the eligibility criteria, then the assessment ceases at that point. As part of the eligibility assessment the following will be considered: 1. Income: The applicant s income must not exceed the thresholds prescribed in the Household Means Policy. 2. Residency: The right of non-irish nationals to qualify for Social Housing Support must meet the criteria set out in Housing Circular 21/ Alternative Accommodation: The household must, in the opinion of Dublin City Council, have no alternative accommodation available to it. 5. Support Previously Provided: In determining the most appropriate form of Social Housing Support for a qualified applicant, Dublin City Council will not consider the provision of Social Housing Supports for an applicant who was previously a tenant of a dwelling or a site provided by a housing authority and incurred arrears of rent for an accumulated period of 12 weeks or more in any period of 3 years, and which arrears have not been paid, and the household has not entered into an arrangement with the housing authority for the payment of such arrears or, has not substantially complied with the terms of the arrears agreement. In these circumstances Page

248 a household may be eligible for HAP, an AHB or a site but will not qualify for the full range of Social Housing Supports until the issues are resolved Qualifying for Social Housing - Assessing the Basis of Need for Social Housing Support In determining the basis of need Dublin City Council will have regard to the household s current accommodation - 1. whether the household is homeless within the meaning of Section 2 of the Housing Act 1988; 2. whether the household is currently living in overcrowded conditions; 3. whether the accommodation is unfit for human habitation; 4. whether the accommodation is unsuitable for reasons of a physical, sensory, mental health and/or intellectual disability within the household; 5. whether the accommodation is unsuitable for the household adequate housing on exceptional medical or compassionate grounds; 6. where there are shared households and the applicant household has, in the opinion of the housing authority, a reasonable requirement for separate accommodation; 7. where a household s Mortgage has been deemed by the Lender as unsustainable prescribed under Social Housing Regulations 2011 and Code of Conduct for Mortgage Arrears 2011; 8. where a household is dependent on rent supplement, without which the household would have a difficulty providing for their accommodation needs. (Social Housing Regulations 2016); 9. where there are other grounds where the accommodation is unsuitable in any other material respect having regard to particular circumstances Household Composition Persons who may be accepted as part of an applicant s Household 1. The partner (aged 18 or over) of the applicant, including married, civil partners, unmarried and same sex partners. 2. Where members of a household are forced to live at different addresses, the assessment of housing need (such as overcrowding) will be carried out assuming the whole family are residing together at the more suitable accommodation. Suitability will usually relate to the households housing needs (for example size of property or medical needs) and the security of tenure of both addresses. The applicant will be placed in the band which reflects the best accommodation available to the household. 3. A person that Dublin City Council accepts as suitable for inclusion on the basis of an accepted commitment or dependence, such as being a designated carer in receipt of Carer s allowance. 4. Dependent children ordinarily living with the applicant on a full-time basis, or for whom the applicant or their partner has primary care and control. The applicant will be asked to provide some evidence of the dependency and full-time residency e.g. birth certificate and child s benefit payment/social welfare dependent allowance and the Court/Custody order where applicable. Page

249 In most cases this will be clear, however to avoid doubt this includes: a) children of a current or previous relationship of the applicant or their partner residing on a full-time basis; b) grandchildren who are dependent on the applicant or another member of the household included in the application or for whom the applicant has formally accepted caring responsibility; c) subsequent births of dependent children; d) dependent children of the applicant who join the household on a full-time permanent basis following adoption or the issuing of a residence or care and control order by a court; e) exceptionally those residing with the tenant for foster care or placed with the applicant/tenant where Health Services Executive /Social Services have confirmed that the placement will be a permanent or long term arrangement. Continued inclusion of foster children will be reviewed periodically; f) access children, subject to the submission of the relevant legal documentation and/or a Statutory Declaration relating to same (See bedroom requirements) g) other situations where the applicant has responsibility for a child will be considered on a case by case basis. 5. Persons residing with the applicant who, in the opinion of the Allocations Officer should be considered a member of the applicant s household, regard being had to all circumstances including the length of time resident with applicant. Dublin City Council may request all relevant documentation and may review at offer stage Persons who will not be accepted as part of an applicant s household: a) Friends, lodgers, sub-tenants and any other adults not listed above wishing to be included in order to share accommodation with the applicant. b) Anyone who does not have a legal right to remain in the State on a long-term basis, in accordance with Housing Circular 12/2012, or any subsequent replacement Circular. c) Anyone who has moved into the current property without good reason and caused the household to be overcrowded. d) Anyone who does not intend to move to any accommodation offered to the applicant(s). e) Any of the persons listed above will be disregarded for the purpose of assessing any overcrowding and the size of property that the household requires Transfer Applications from Tenants with Rent Arrears Transfer applications from tenants with rent arrears will be accepted only if there is an arrears agreement in place and substantial compliance has been certified but no allocations will be made except in accordance with 2.7.2(b). END Page

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251 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 111/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Head of Human Resources And Corporate Services Progress Report on Third Year of the Corporate Plan The Corporate Plan was prepared following extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders of Dublin City Council. The Plan was adopted by the City Council on 12 th January The Corporate Plan serves as Dublin City Council s strategic framework for action for the period It has been prepared in compliance with the Local Government Act 2001 and the Local Government Reform Act The Plan also recognises and takes into account a range of existing national and European policies, strategies and plans in relation to programmes and activities which are central to the Goals and Objectives in Dublin City Council s Corporate Plan. Sub-section (11) (a) of Section 134 of the Local Government Act, 2001 states that The Manager shall prepare an annual progress report in respect of the local authority s Corporate Plan and such report shall be submitted to the elected Council. This report sets out the key achievements during 2017 in relation to Dublin City Council s current Corporate Plan. It supplements the system of monthly management reporting which was introduced in 2014 and which the Council is provided with updates on activity on a monthly basis. The Corporate Plan is the main strategic business document for the operations of the City Council for the 5 year term of the Council. It sets out the core values of the City Council, high level business objectives to be achieved during the 5 year period of the Plan and strategies for the delivery of the objectives. More detailed objectives, strategies and targets are set out in Departmental Operational Plans, which are informed by and deliver on the objectives set out in the Corporate Plan. The Plan contains 3 central themes, each containing core objectives and supported with strategies to ensure achievement. The themes are (i) The Place to live, (ii) The Place to be, (iii) The Place for Business Departments have reviewed their Operational Plans for 2017 and a summary of their key achievements is outlined in this Report, categorised under each of the three themes. Mary Pyne Head of Human Resources and Corporate Services 25 th April 2018 Page 251

252 Dublin City Council Corporate Plan Progress Report 2017 The Place to Live Our citizens are at the core of our key goals. Improving quality of life in a safe environment, ensuring social inclusion, providing an adequate housing supply and developing quality amenities will enhance Dublin as the place to live. Goal 1 To develop a funding and management model to facilitate the delivery of all Housing priorities to 2019 Objective Liaise with Government departments, Approved Housing Bodies, other agencies and the private sector in the development of the financial and management model. Progress Ongoing discussions with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG), Approved Housing Bodies (AHB s), National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA), Housing Agency and the private sector in the development of a financial and management model. Page 252

253 Goal 2 To increase the supply of social housing and improve existing housing stock Objective Prepare Housing Plan to include both new build and refurbishment Progress Dublin City Council s Social Housing Strategy Acquisition Programme 165 units acquired, including 3 properties under Buy and Renew Scheme. Acquisition target of 100 units in Construction Programme 235 units completed in 2017: 26 - Buttercup, Darndale, Dublin Charlemont St., Dublin Units under Rapid Build Programme 39 St. Helena s, Finglas 24 Cherry Orchard, Ballyfermot 38 Belcamp, Dublin Mourne Road, Drimnagh) Construction under way at Buttercup (9 units), Dolphin House (100 units), Ballybough Road (7 units) and Priory Hall (26 Units). These units are due for completion 2018/2019. Preliminary designs for a further 2 sites in Belcamp are being examined, which will provide 28 units, subject to Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government (DHPLG) approval. Approval received from DHPLG to develop schemes at Infirmary Road (38 units),st. Finbar s Court (35 units) Due to Commence 2018 North King Street (30 units); Phase 1 O Devaney Gardens (56 Units), St. Teresa s Gardens (54 Units); Dominick Street (73 Units) Cornamona (61 Units) ; St. Finbar s (35 Units) Development of Lands The three Housing Land Initiative (HLI) sites (O Devaney Gardens, Oscar Traynor Road and St Michaels Estate) are being brought to the market in 2018 with the potential to provide at least 1,645 new residential units. The main principle of the HLI is to avoid ghettoisation through a sustainable mixed tenure model consisting of 30% social, 20% affordable and 50% private. Part V Delivery 56 units were acquired in 2017 with a further 54 units to be delivered in 2018 Page 253

254 Public Private Partnership (PPP) Bundles Model 2 sites at Ayrfield and Scribblestown will start on site in 2018 Collaborate with Voluntary and Cooperative bodies and the private sector to deliver additional housing to meet housing need Prepare regeneration programme and refurbish and upgrade units in targeted complexes Rapid Build Programme Construction work commenced on 3 sites in November 2017 as part of the Rapid Build Programme in Ballyfermot and Finglas which will deliver 69 new social housing units. Work is due to commence on a further 2 sites in 2018 delivering 72 units. Dublin City Council (DCC) supported Approved Housing Bodies (AHB s) to deliver 367 units in This was achieved through acquisitions, leasing and construction using both public and private funding. 327 units are currently under construction with a further 301 units to be delivered in 2018 through an acquisition programme. St, Teresa s Gardens Preparing to go to tender for the construction of 54 units with a view to commencing on site in 2018 Dolphin House Phase 1 Construction is ongoing units will be delivered in July 2018 Ballybough Road Construction ongoing 7 units to be delivered in 2018 Croke Villas/Sackville Avenue Preparing to go to tender for the construction of 74 units with a view to commencing on site in 2018 Dominick Street Preparing to go to tender for the construction of 73 units with a view to commencing on site in 2018 O Devaney Gardens Preparing to go to tender for the construction of 56 units with a view to commencing on site in Dorset Street Flats Development designs for the redevelopment of Dorset Street Flats is being examined, subject to approval by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Dolphin Phase 2 Design for the development of 90 units is being examined, subject to approval from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Proactively manage rent, mortgage and other arrears owed to the Council Of the 843 borrowers in arrears, 552 borrowers are now engaged in the Mortgage Arrears Resolution Process (MARP). This is 65.5% of the total number in arrears. Page 254

255 A total of 238 borrowers through the Mortgage to Rent Scheme (MTR) have become tenants of Dublin City Council and remain in their homes. There are currently 67 borrowers with unsustainable mortgages who are engaging in the MTR process. Implement the Traveller Accommodation Plan In 2017 The Traveller Accommodation Unit has completed the following under the Traveller Accommodation Plan: 10 yardsresurfaced 3 house rebuilds, 4 bathroom adaptations 1 overcrowding extension 3 day-house refurbishments 1 temporary bay 1 special needs adaptation Completed the purchase and refurbished 20 sanitation units The Traveller Accommodation Unit has agreed with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) a new Single Stage application process for projects valued up to 2 million and 100% recoupment on voids allocated to Travellers. There have been 22 Traveller Housing allocations in 2017 which is a significant increase in the 2016 allocation numbers. The Annual Traveller Count was completed showing an increase in the number of Travellers from 697 in 2016 to 736 in There were 1,115 maintenance requests for All maintenance is completed within the 8 week timeframe as per the tenant handbook. Maintain the standard of private rented accommodation through regular inspection 1,361 Private Rented Houses Inspected. 2,137 inspections undertaken. 1,116 enforcement actions taken Improve the energy rating of housing units thus reducing the Carbon footprint in the City and reducing fuel poverty Since 2013, Dublin City Council has upgraded in excess of 8,000 of its social housing units as part of Phase One of the Energy Efficiency Fabric Upgrade programme. The average Building Energy Rating (BER) achieved improved from an E rating to a C rating. It is estimated in excess of 300,000MWh in energy savings and in excess of 50kt CO2 emissions reduction has been achieved, however it should be noted that this does not contribute to Dublin City Council s overall 2020 reduction target. In addition to the largest ever Better Energy Community (BEC) scheme application in 2017 Phase Two of the Energy Page 255

256 Efficiency Fabric Upgrade Programme has commenced 634 properties which were refurbished under the Voids Refurbishment Programme received significant energy upgrades in These works include attic insulation, dry lining and / or external wall insulation, the installation of energy efficient windows and doors and improved heating systems. These refurbishments were part funded by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government s Returning Vacant properties to Productive Use programme. This programme has part-funded 2,311 refurbishments since Page 256

257 Goal 3 To address the needs of people experiencing homelessness and improve housing services Objective Fully implement the objectives of the action plan for Dublin Sustaining the Pathway to Home Increase the provision of housing units with support as required Deliver preventative support services to stop the reoccurrence of homeless episodes Ensure the housing, health, and welfare needs of the homeless are met Simplify and speed up the exit from emergency accommodation Eliminate the need for people to sleep rough Progress Approximately 130M was expended by the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive (DRHE) on behalf of the 4 Dublin Local Authorities and the DHPLG for homeless services in 2017, including provision of emergency accommodation and long term units, central placement service, support services, integrated service provision, research, the national Pathway Accommodation and Support System (PASS) system and homeless prevention In 2017 a total of 2,772 tenancies were secured for families (1,749) and singles / couples (1,023) through Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) tenancies or social housing allocations. A record number of households were housed by Dublin City Council in 2017 i.e. 483 households allocated social housing, including 83 Rapid Build allocations The Prevention team continued to engage with families and singles seeking homeless accommodation to explore options to prevent them from entering homelessness. A total of 1,338 households were prevented from entering emergency accommodation and re-housed in 2017; 817 families and 521 singles / couples. In 2017, capacity for single adults was increased by 220 across eight new emergency accommodation facilities. In 2017 the DRHE began implementation of a Family Hubs programme to provide more appropriate emergency accommodation for families experiencing homelessness. By year end there were 17 family hub type services in operation with capacity for 437 families DRHE is continuing to identify opportunities for Family hubs. Homeless Action teams have target-led service to enable and secure speedy exits from emergency accommodation to independent living. In ,699 HAP tenancies were secured Increased the staffing for the Housing First Teams in New National Director for Housing First appointed. Housing First continued to have a high retention rate - 91% of people did not return to rough sleeping. Page 257

258 Goal 4 To deliver improved quality of life and social inclusion throughout the City by providing sustainable neighbourhoods, supported by a range of services and connected by good public transport and green infrastructure. Objective Provide a new City Development Plan for , with policies and standards to achieve sustainable neighbourhoods Ensure that the Development Plan and Local plans are delivered through a quality responsive Development Management System Expedite initiatives, such as the Housing Taskforce and the Vacant Land Survey, to bring forward the supply of residentially and commercially zoned and serviced lands Initiate the best use of urban land through sustainable densities complemented by integrated green infrastructure Improve the connections between the established and new parts of the city through the creation of high quality, easy to read, public realm Progress The City Development Plan, which came into effect on the 21st October 2016, provides the spatial content for an increase in the city s population by approx 60,000 by 2022, with associated employment and social infrastructure. Strategic Development and Regeneration areas are proposed, together with a number of Local Area Plans (LAPs) and a new Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) at Poolbeg West, all to provide for quality neighbourhoods. The Development Plan, LAPs, and SDZs were delivered through a responsive Development Management System during The number of pre-application consultations and planning applications increased significantly. The Planning Department is pursuing an active land management approach to provide the delivery of much needed housing in the city. Dublin City Council (DCC) was actively involved in the Housing Task Force during 2017, and is responsible for co-ordinating the quarterly reports for the 4 Dublin Local Authorities, to track housing supply (permissions, commencements and completions) and engage with land owners. The Vacant Land survey is being progressed in accordance with the Urban Regeneration Areas as identified in the City Development Plan, and the survey of vacant sites for the whole city is ongoing. Achieving the best use of urban land was pursued in 2017 through the implementation of approved LAPs/SDZs, notably the Clongriffin/Belmayne LAP, Pelletstown and the Docklands SDZ, (in the latter case, over three quarters of the sites are now the subject of pre-planning/planning applications or planning permissions). Poolbeg SDZ has been prepared and decision of An Bord Pleanála is awaited. All LAPs/SDZs, including the Liberties LAP are complemented by a Greening strategy. At a higher level, the Development Plan now has a section devoted to addressing climate change. The public realm strategy has been augmented with the city centre masterplan which identifies a range of projects to achieve a pedestrian friendly city including College Green and a number of streets in the immediate vicinity of the cross city Luas line. A public realm strategy has been prepared for the North Lotts and Grand Canal SDZ. Plans for enhancing the public realm at College Green were lodged with An Bord Pleanála in May 2017 and a decision is expected in 2018 Page 258

259 Goal 5 To support independent living for all sectors of society Objective Implement the National Disability Strategy Progress A Multi-Agency Operations Group was established in February 2016, to be the key driver in the planning, design and allocation of accommodation for people with disabilities. A commitment to allocate a minimum of 5% of DCC s allocations to people with a disability was agreed. In 2017, 267 allocations were made to applicants with disabilities, which represents 17% of the overall number of allocations made from the Housing Waiting List and Transfer List. Increase the supply of adapted and extended units for persons with disabilities Support those moving from congregated and residential settings to live independently Provide appropriate units for senior Citizens Continue to grant aid residents in private homes In 2017, Housing and Community Services continued with the programme of adapted and extended Social Housing Units for persons with disabilities as follows: 33 Ramps and 43 Stair Lifts installed; 142 Bathroom Adaptations, 15 extensions and 18 other internal adaptations including hoists. Multi-agency Operations Group established in February 2016, to support the process of moving people from Congregated Settings. DCC provide assistance to Health Service Executive (HSE) and Approved Housing Bodies as required. In 2017 a total of 281 Senior Citizen units were refurbished, improving the quality of accommodation and providing enhanced accessibility. In 2017 there were a total of 917 grants paid out to a value of 7,286,119. A further 853 applications were approved to the value of 7,511,849. Dublin City Council Home Grants Section administers a number of grant options to assist persons in carrying out reasonable necessary works to their homes to accommodate People with Disabilities and Older Persons Page 259

260 Goal 6 To promote healthy living and the recreational use of Dublin s unique natural amenities while protecting the environment and building resilience to cope with climate change. Objective Use development management and other mechanisms to extend the green network linking open spaces and existing linear spaces in the City to provide for healthy living, biodiversity and resilience Progress This is ongoing and forms an important part of all relevant pre-application consultations. Decisions on planning applications include the extension of the Dodder Greenway to the rear of Clonskeagh Road Parks & Landscape Services continued to maintain all parks / open green spaces under their remit in The following initiatives were delivered: A new Public Park in Weaver Square - the first purpose built park in Dublin 8 for over 100 years. The Greening the City project continued throughout the year in various locations. Design and Planning was completed for High Street. Work to commence in Quarter one Cater, as far as possible for the demand for sports and recreational facilities for all age groups within neighbourhoods As part of the Development Management process, every effort is made to incorporate the provision of sports facilities within large scale developments. Parks & Landscape Services commenced works on a range of infrastructure and upgrading projects some of which are outlined below: New All-Weather Pitches in the following Parks: St. Anne s Park, Raheny, Greendale, Kilbarrack, and Brickfields Park, Drimnagh. New Changing room Pavilions were built at Springdale Road, Edenmore, Tolka Valley and Bushy Park. Four new Padel Courts were also installed in Bushy Park, the first of their kind for any Irish local authority All Sports and Recreation facilities remained fully operational throughout 2017 and continued to offer a full range of activities and programmes for all age groups. The facilities catered for all members of the community regardless of age, ability or background. The facilities are utilised by many clubs across a variety of sports including swimming, athletics, boxing and badminton. Highlights in ,610,239 visits to Dublin City Council s Sports and Leisure Facilities Markievicz Sports and Fitness Centre re-opened to Page 260

261 the public in January 2017 following refurbishments A new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) Pitch was installed at - St Laurence O`Toole s Recreation Centre, Sheriff Street. Development of a Core Suite of Programmes was finalised for delivery by all Sport Officers across the city. Programmes were chosen to assist the following groups: Primary School Children Under Active Adults Older Adults Adults with intellectual disabilities Adults with mental health difficulties Youth at risk Teenage girls Further enhance Dublin Bay as a resource for wildlife, recreation, and natural amenity with economic spinoffs, including Bull Island, the Poolbeg Peninsula and the environs Dublin Bay has been confirmed as a proposed United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Biosphere and is included as such in the Development Plan. The City Council is working with Dublin Port to implement the soft edge approach in the Port Masterplan. The draft SDZ scheme for Poolbeg West makes provision for coastal greenspace. The City Council continues to deliver on the objectives contained in The Dublin Bay Biosphere Biodiversity Conservation and Research Strategy which included for 2017 the delivery of educational and awareness activities and events for example, World Wetlands Day, the Dodder Gathering, the Brent Geese Project and an extension of the Biosphere Discovery Tours Programme. Extend the recreational, amenity, cycling and walking potential of Dublin s rivers and canals During 2017, Parks and Landscape Services worked in conjunction with the Environment and Transportation Department on the policy for the design, development and management of Greenways pavements shared responsibly by cyclists and other park users. In 2017 options for the design of a cycleway along the River Dodder commenced. Design and construction work on the interface section with the Flood defences commenced in The Liffey cycle route continued to work up options for consideration. Policies/objectives in the Development Plan and LAP/SDZs to extend the linear parks along the city s rivers. Campshires included in the SDZ public realm plan. Part 8 for new cycle and pedestrian route along the banks of the Royal Canal. Detailed design has been completed for Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Royal Page 261

262 Canal Scheme in Tender is scheduled for early 2018 with construction due to commence in Extend Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) as opportunities arise throughout the City The provision of sustainable drainage systems is required as part of all proposed development proposals, and implemented through the Development Management Process. Guidelines for front hardstandings include advice that they should be permeable. During 2017, Water Services continued to report on all Planning Applications and advise the Planning Department on the appropriate decisions to ensure the implementation of Dublin City Council policies in relation to SUDS. An Interdepartmental Group was established in 2017 to ensure the integration of SUDS principles into the earliest stages of the overall design of housing estates, with particular emphasis on DCC owned Housing Lands. The intention, during 2018, is to have this design approach implemented, in the first instance, in O Devaney Gardens Housing Development. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was agreed with Irish Water to allow the necessary cooperation on SUDS and related issues between Dublin City Council and Irish Water Parks & Landscape Services are working with the flood protection office to initiate a number of pilot projects during the coming year. During Bloom 2017 Dublin City Council used the opportunity to display a Sustainable Urban Drainage System within its garden on display. Page 262

263 Goal 7 To develop engaged and active communities in the promotion of social inclusion and healthy living. Objective Further develop social capital, active citizenship in city communities through the Public Partnership Network, The Local Economic & Community Plan (LECP) and other measures Progress Two key documents were implemented under the Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) An Action Plan for 2017 containing 303 actions under the 12 high level goals and a 2016 end-of-year report detailing progress made on 399 actions. This work was overseen by the Advisory Group which has nominees from the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee and the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC). Public Partnership Network (PPN) The focus for the PPN is to promote public engagement and participation with decision makers through providing a structure to elect community representatives onto Local Authority Committees. By year end 2017 there were over 650 groups registered with the PPN. One of the main functions of the PPN is to provide a nominating structure for the election of community representatives onto Local Authority Committees. Representatives were elected to fill the vacancy on the LCDC (1), and the 3 outstanding vacancies on the Environmental Pillar of the Secretariat. The Secretariat, which is the administrative body of the PPN and whose role it is to facilitate, communicate and co-ordinate the functions of the PPN arranged two plenary meetings during The secretariat met on nine occasions during 2017.There were four active Linkage Groups in 2017; Disability; Environmental; Luke Kelly; Transport. A Memorandum of Understanding between DCC and the PPN was signed. PPN Representatives Charter agreed. Joint submission by 4 Dublin PPN s to the National Planning Framework. Training for Secretariat members and PPN Representatives was organised on topics including Effective Meetings and Committee Skills in Age Friendly In 2017 the 2016 Age Friendly Progress Report was published. The Dublin City Age Friendly Page 263

264 Charter was launched and distributed to all DCC Public Offices and Libraries. Being Age Friendly in Housing and the Public Realm Training was delivered to DCC Architects, Planners and Housing Staff. Age Friendly events were organised for Older People across Dublin City to celebrate Social Inclusion. Events such as the Over 55 s Open Day, Older Person s Expo, Ballroom of Romance, Over 55 s Technology Day were organised throughout the year by the Area Age Friendly Alliance Coordinators. In 2017 a key Red Cross group from Bosnia-Herzegovina, Belarus, Moldova & Bulgaria visited the Dublin City Council Age Friendly Unit to learn more about the Age Friendly Cities & Counties Programme. Funding from Healthy Ireland was applied for and granted to the Age Friendly Unit to install indoor bowling for Older People in Inchicore. 15 Area Age Friendly Alliance meetings and 3 National Age Friendly Programme Manager s meetings took place in A mid-term review of the Dublin City Age Friendly Strategy was conducted in November 2017 and a report on the findings has been published. Dublin City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) During 2017, the Dublin City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) met six times, supported by the Community and Social Development Section, and in fulfilment of its statutory obligation under the Local Government Reform Act, The LCDC is responsible for the monitoring and review of the nationally-funded Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) which was delivered by five contracted organisations in five Lots across the City with an overall budget of 5.3 million per annum. In 2017, the LCDC carried out end-of-year 2016 and midyear 2017 reviews. The LCDC, together with the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC, published the 2017 Annual Plan of the six-year statutory Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan The Dublin City LCDC awarded grant funding of 64,500 to 68 community and voluntary groups under the Community Facilities Scheme and of 64,500 to one Citywide project under the RAPID Page 264

265 scheme. The LCDC was successful in securing 100,000 under the Healthy Ireland Fund for the implementation of local actions corresponding to the objectives of national policy set out in Healthy Ireland, A Framework for Improved Health and Well-Being Support the inclusion of community participation in safety and security at local level Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) works closely with the communities to make Dublin City & County a safer place to live, work and visit. Community Fire safety is a key facet of modern fire service operations. In pre-incident plans were devised and premises visited and validated Station Visits organised through local community groups Community Fire Safety campaigns Halloween, Christmas, New Years Eve, Smoke Alarm Initiative, Message in a Bottle, Fire Safety for Kids, Fire Safety Art Competition, School visits General distribution of fire safety information in the Community using all means of communication i.e. social media, schools, local community centres / projects, media, area offices etc. Traveller site fire safety education and inspections 20 schools visits which included 1,500 students Working with the Council officials and the Gardai and the RSA in increasing awareness in road safety for cyclists DFB utilises social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, to engage with the public through messages relating to Fire Safety and Incidents attended where Fire Safety and awareness are highlighted. Fire Safety campaigns are also publicised. Both of these social media platforms have grown in popularity with the public and are regarded as an essential process in delivering our Fire Safety message to the community, now and into the future. Review the strategic framework on integration Towards Integration Work continued on implementing actions contained in the Dublin City Integration Strategy in partnership with a wide variety of groups. Some key actions included: Hosting a City Interfaith Conference highlighting the contribution of faith to civil Page 265

266 Participate with the relevant other statutory agencies in delivering the National Strategy for children and young people society in Richmond Barracks in September in collaboration with the Dublin City Interfaith Forum. Supporting MEASC a family and community festival celebrating the rich and diverse culture, faith and communities in Dublin in Merrion Square in September. Declaring Dublin a Welcoming City at the launch of a month long celebration of social inclusion. Collaborating with Immigrant Council of Ireland and Public Libraries to deliver a Voters Registration Awareness Promotion workshop to promote awareness of migrants right to vote in local elections. Supporting the inaugural Human Rights Festival in October celebrating human rights in Dublin with a diverse series of workshops, talks and debates. Supporting Public Libraries in the production of Knowing Dublin - a guide to Dublin City Council, which contains a strong emphasis on how to vote and why it is so important that citizens use their vote. Continuing to support Dublin City Intercultural Language Services, in the provision of English language classes held in Ballybough Community Centre and the expansion of this service with the opening of a second such facility in St. Catherine s Community Centre, Thomas Street. Extending the multilingual walking tours in the city. The Dublin City Comhairle na nóg topic for 2017 was Youth Homelessness with a focus on Young People in Care. In pursuing this topic members of Comhairle held 26 meetings and met organisations such as EPIC (Empowering Young People in Care), Túsla, Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, Focus Ireland, Peter McVerry Trust, Simon Community, SpunOut. Comhairle na nóg recorded a video entitled We all need support which they launched at the showcase in Smock Alley Theatre in September, presenting the results of their research to their parents, Councillors, DCC Officials and various organisations dealing with the topic of homelessness. They also launched an After Care Charter outlining six recommendations in relation to the supports that young people require when leaving care. During the year Comhairle na nóg also: Featured on and Went on a team building overnight excursion to Kippure. Took part in a one week intensive youth Page 266

267 sailing trip with Sail Training Ireland. Hosted a stand at the youth conference Zeminar An Education, Empowerment & Wellbeing movement dedicated to GenZ (15-20 yr olds) in the RDS. Spoke about their work on RTE News2Day. Comhairle na nóg members also consulted with or were consulted by: Poolbeg SDZ Robert Chaskin from NUI Galway on the relationship young people have with politics Dublin s Culture Connects The Public Participation Network (PPN) coordinator on how to engage young people with the PPN Manage social inclusion policies and protocols through the City Council s network of area offices. Social Inclusion Celebrations took place over a month-long period in 2017 and began on 14 th September with the launch of Dublin A Welcoming City. Over 20 events and activities took place in communities throughout the city organised and delivered by community groups themselves, including migrant led groups, people with disabilities, Libraries and Dublin City Council s Social Inclusion, Community and Sports Departments. The programme included: Drumming workshops in the school for the deaf Multi-activities for adults with mental health difficulties A campaign to raise awareness in society of challenges and difficulties of coming out An education, empowerment and well being conference for year olds Diwali Festival of Lights A sports day for over 55s A musical tour of Richmond Barracks An intercultural storytelling project and Sightless Cinema A programme of short radio plays in surround sound for blind and visually impaired people. Social Inclusion Unit also supported a project in the Capuchin Day Centre to provide art classes for children of families availing of the services in the centre. The Lets Walk and Talk series continued in 2017 with 18 specialist walks including Jonathan Swift & his Liberties, the Wild Side of the Dodder, Nostalgic O Connell St., Romantic Dublin, and weekly walks in Irish, Spanish and French. Page 267

268 The Place to Be For visitors, business people and our citizens, the Council s ambition is that Dublin delivers the very best of infrastructure, facilities and events while nurturing our heritage and traditions with the ambition of continuing to be the preferred city in Europe. Goal 1 To promote tourism, sport and recreation and attract, manage and support major events and a range of activities for the City. Objective Work with tourism organisations to promote Dublin City as a major tourist attraction Progress Dublin City Council continued to grow a successful, tourism focused partnership with Fáilte Ireland in 2017, particularly on the delivery of the world class Bram Stoker, St. Patrick s and New Year s Festivals. This partnership also continued to focus on the promotion of the City through the Dublin A Breath of Fresh Air brand. A number of other events and festivals that aim to generate economic and tourism benefits for Dublin City were also supported in 2017 through event funding and co-ordination. These events included: The Dublin City Marathon Tradfest and Milwaukee Irish Music Festival City Spectacular Street Performance Festival Dublin International Film Festival Battle for the Bay Kite Surfing Festival Bloomsday Festival Hotter than July World Music Festival Riverfest Bloom in the Park Music Town Environment & Transportation Department were actively involved with Waterways Ireland and Irish Water and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG) to improve the amenity value and resultant potential to host water based events - of the Grand Canal Basin as part of Dublin City Council s Water Animation Strategy for the Docklands. Support and facilitate an integrated programme of arts development, cultural festivals and events Dublin City Council s City Arts Plan sets out the purpose and areas of work of the Dublin City Arts Office; it outlines a commitment that the Arts Office and Dublin City Council will foster a shared responsibility for culture and the arts, with a focus on three areas of work: assisting public access to the arts, facilitating artists development and enriching the cultural experience of the city. Listed below are some of the programmes and projects that were delivered by the Arts Office in 2017: Opera in the Open 4 events. Page 268

269 The Chinese New Year s Festival 32 events. The Musictown Festival 15,000 people attended 50 events The International Literature Festival Dublin 9,800 people attended 70 events. 39 Artists exhibited in the Lab Gallery Interesting and Weird at the same time (IAWATST) art show at the LAB in association with the Office of Public Works (OPW) was curated by children from the North East Inner City and toured nationally and Northern Ireland Artists Residences: St. Patrick s Lodge, 6 and 7 Albert Cottages and 9 Wooden Buildings. Incubation Space Award for 5 Research and Development collaborations that involved Music, Children s Art in Libraries Programme 500 children participated Culture Night Dublin 330 venues, 450 events. Supported the Public Arts Programme through the care and maintenance of Dublin City s public art collection. 172,000 visitors heard the Voices of Memory sound installation by Christine Kubisch in the War Memorial Gardens commissioned by Dublin City Council and the Goethe-Institut Ireland. Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane delivered 916 Education events, which were attended by 18,500 participants. A new addition to the programme was international electronica act Dopplerefekt, who performed to a full house. The Gallery programmed events around Easter and Christmas, with workshops delivered on the mid-term and summer holidays for young people. A six week programme was delivered for young people in the Sherriff Street Area, also a collaboration with the Foundations Project, which engaged young homeless children (this is ongoing). Adult lectures and drawing classes were well attended. New links were forged with the New Communities Project in Hill Street and Larkin Community College. 4 High profile exhibitions were programmed (two Irish Artists and two international artists). A collaboration with ICI New York The Ocean After Nature - drew significant audiences. Libraries The programmes publicised in the spring, autumn and summer brochures linked to national & city-wide themed programmes. 31,537 people attended 858 events in branch libraries and other venues Spring 2017 in Dublin City Public Libraries continued to focus on the Dublin Remembers: Is Cuimhin Linn programme, which aims to make history accessible and Page 269

270 enjoyable for all. In 2017 we remembered the First World War, with a programme of talks complementing the Assembly Memorial Chairs, a five-year touring exhibition commemorating casualties of the war. The Bealtaine programme in May 2017 was part of a nationwide programme of creativity. The theme of 2017 s programme was All Together Now. The Summer Reading Programme provided a wide ranging programme of family & children events on story-reading, art & craft and music workshops. Heritage Week and Dublin Festival of History remained a cornerstone in our programme for the Autumn with interesting talks and discussions. In October Libraries marked the centenary of the Russian Revolution. The City Archives lunchtime series at City Hall explored the impact of the revolution on Ireland. In November Libraries paid homage to city writer and satirist, Jonathan Swift with an exhibition for his 350 th anniversary. Conversation Cafes and creative writing workshops in association with Fighting words again proved popular with audiences during spring. Libraries liaised with the Arts Office to co-ordinate Children s Art in libraries ensures children experience a holistic perspective to their surroundings via dance, theatre, art and music. During 2017 Coolock Library became a creative hub for Children s Art in Libraries. 16,000 people availed of free language learning facilities in the Central Library. Actively bid for and seek out major events for the City. Dublin City Council was involved and partnered the bid for the Women s Rugby World Cup in Ireland in 2017 and is now part of the team preparing to host the EURO 2020 games in Dublin. In April 2017 it was announced that after a successful bid to host the Velo-city 2019 cycling conference, led by Dublin City Council, that the event would be held in Dublin in June The Velo-city conference series is the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) annual global cycling summit organised by the ECF and selected host cities. Velo-city conferences are widely considered as the premier international cycling conferences and serve as an opportunity to influence decision makers and act as an information platform. The conferences seek to improve the policies, planning and provision of infrastructure for cycling and the daily Page 270

271 use of the bicycle in an urban environment. The conferences traditionally involve representatives from a wide variety of associations, universities, companies, non-governmental organisations, as well as social agents and policy-makers. The conferences naturally attract those with an interest in cycling, but also those involved in the area of technology, health, behavioural change, urban and infrastructure policies, mobility and those involved in transport generally. The conference should bring a large number of delegates to Dublin and should prove a great opportunity for the promotion of cycling in the city as well. Create a new City sports and wellbeing partnership Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership launched its inaugural Strategy, STRIDE: , on the 20 th of February The strategy is progressive and ambitious and sets out 16 initiatives and 26 actions under the following strategic goals: Places and Spaces Programmes and Services Promoting Sport and Inspiring People Good Practice Strategic Goal 2, Programmes and Services, was a key priority for the Partnership in A suite of core programmes was developed in line with key priorities of the National Physical Activity Plan for Ireland and in collaboration with the team of 18 Sport Officers who engaged in 2 days of facilitated workshops. Implementation of the programmes citywide began in summer 2017 targeting the following key target groups: Under Active Adults People with Disabilities Older Adults Primary School Children Teenage Girls Youth at Risk Strategic Goal 4, Good Practice, was also prioritised in Training, communication and delivery of services by third parties were all addressed. Develop and enhance relationships with other international cities. The International Relations Unit continued to maintain and enhance relationships with twin cities and those with whom we have co-operation agreements. Lord Mayor Brendan Carr visited Nice at the request of the French Ambassador to launch their Spring Carnival, the first public event since the terrorist attack in He also travelled to Jerusalem in May to promote the Dublin City Interfaith Charter. Cllr. Paul McAuliffe Page 271

272 deputised for the Lord Mayor at the 4 th Asia/Europe meeting in Lisbon in May which focussed on three areas: mobility and environmental sustainability; innovation and entrepreneurship; inclusion & interculturalism. During 2017 International Relations: Cultivated the relationship with Russia, signing an enhanced MoU with Moscow in February and collaborated on a round table forum on the theme Moscow and Dublin opportunities and potential for business relations, tourism and education. Co-operated with a B2B Irish-Russian Trade Mission in March in Clontarf Castle and hosted a delegation to the city in July. Lord Mayor Brendan Carr led a trade and cultural mission to San José in March accompanied by the President and CEO of Dublin Chamber, 5 small Dublin businesses, City Councillors and officials. The schedule included business breakfasts with San José city officials and Chamber of Commerce, seven site visits including ones to LinkedIn and Facebook, the Spirit of Ireland awards ceremony, a workshop in the San José Stage Company and a visit to the Sacred Heart Community Centre. Enhanced the Masters scholarship arrangement with San José State University by welcoming a Masters music student from San José to Dublin for a 3 month study period in DCU (Dublin City University) followed by a 4 month internship in the Arts Office. The 7 th DCU masters Science student went from Dublin to San José under a similar arrangement. Hosted a photographic exhibition by San José professional photographers in the Civic Offices for a month, followed by its tour of certain city libraries. Ardmhéara Mícheál Mac Donncha signed a new Friendship Agreement with Dublin, Ohio in August. The Chief Executive, Owen Keegan welcomed Page 272

273 his counterpart from Belfast City Council for a business meeting to discuss small business support initiatives, international relations activities, Brexit, economic monitor, tourism promotion and their bid for European Capital of Culture and the Lord Mayor participated in a conference in Belfast. Collaborated with the library service in preparing a video message for Montreal who were celebrating Bloomsday and with Dublin Chamber to welcome a high level delegation from Beijing to Dublin in June. Worked with the Smart Dublin team on a business conference in City Hall in May for Smart Tech businesses from Budapest who were in Dublin for Future scope. Welcomed 9 delegations to the city in 2017 including ones from Hamburg, Shanghai, South Korea, all wishing to study various aspects of life and business in Dublin. Supported six international business conferences to the city Page 273

274 Goal 2 To achieve the right balance between nurturing the City s unique natural and built heritage and creating new places through quality urban design. Objective Re-energise the North and South Georgian cores of the City through the introduction of new and adaptable uses that are sympathetic to the character of the area. Continue the expansion of the city centre area eastwards to the Docklands, and westwards through the arc from Grangegorman to the Heuston Quarter. Strengthen the radial streets of the city by new uses of upper floors, and infill development. Extend the successful Urban Village model to create similar thriving centres in the new, developing areas of the city. Create a more fine-tuned response to building height in relation to context and place making for the city. To promote the re-use of empty or under-used ground or upper floor space in the existing building stock by ensuring that issues relating to planning, fire safety, disabled access, heritage, conservation, commercial rates and environmental health are communicated in an integrated manner. Progress The Living City Initiative which has been reviewed and updated continues to be promoted. The Planning Department has established a one stop shop to assist applicants. A study of suitable templates for adaptation of Georgian houses is being finalised. Work progressed during 2017: Grangegorman Campus is being implemented with facilities for 1000 students on site Construction has commenced on the new Children s Hospital The D8 Health & Innovation Corridor has been established A masterplan has been prepared for the redevelopment of O Devaney Gardens The Docklands SDZ, which provides for 300,000sqm plus commercial space and 2600 residential units, is being implemented by a dedicated planning unit. Radial streets continue to be strengthened through development management, Living City initiative and Public Realm initiatives. New urban villages, e.g. Ashton Gate, are included in the LAP s plus Clongriffin/Belmayne, Pelletstown & Cherry Orchard in the longer term. Local Environmental Improvement Plans (LEIPs) are included in the Development Plan for existing villages. Development management teams continue to implement the City Development Plan policy on height. Dublin City Council provides a one stop shop approach to the Living City Initiative involving planning, conservation, disabled access, Building Regulations (Fire Access), in order to attract more people to live in the city. Page 274

275 Goal 3 To develop and maintain the road, street and public domain network to the highest international standards whilst maintaining the integrity of the city s unique heritage. Objective Target capital works towards enhancing the city s infrastructure and provide sufficient resources for major public domain works, optimising annual grant funding and allocating resources for maximum cost efficiency Progress Works are prioritised by senior management in the Capital Works Programme. Works are ongoing within the Grafton St. Quarter since 2013 funded by DCC Levies. Chatham St./Harry St. scheme is currently under construction Clarendon St./Row is at Detailed Design funded by DCC levies Blackhorse Ave substantial completion Thomas St. Environs substantial completion LUAS Associated schemes e.g. Cathedral St. Sackville Street funded by DCC Levies Dodder Bridge funded by National Transport Authority (NTA) 50%, Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) 37.5%& DCC 12.5 %Levies Belmayne Main Street scheme funded by LIHAF 75% & DCC Levies 25% Implementation of District Heating Project (Develop Business Strategy) The Dublin District Heating System (DDHS) has progressed in 2017 with the following achievements: New District Heating (DH) infrastructure installed at new road at Point Campus in Docklands Liaison with developers ensuring new developments are District Heating enabled Worked with Codema who produced three documents aimed at investigating and confirming the financial viability of the DDHS which include (1) Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis (2) Detailed Financial Appraisal (3) Draft Market Research Report and Communications Strategy Advertised a tender notice for the engagement of a Consultant for the completion of a Delivery of Business Model and Engineering Review Held DDHS Workshop with civic and state stakeholders working in the industry and which resulted in the establishment of a DH workgroup as below. Setting up of National DH Working Group with the Department of Communication, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE) and other Government Department officials Attendance at and winning of the international DH Award at Celsius Smart Cities ceremony for start-up DH projects. Held five DDHS Steering Group meetings Two reports to the Environment Strategic Policy Page 275

276 Committee (SPC) Commissioned independent financial advisor to complete an investigation into funding options in relation to access to the infrastructure finance market and project risks relating to same. This resulted in initial communication with and a request being sent to the European Investment Bank (EIB) for funding Liaison with crucial stakeholders such as National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA ) / Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) / Dublin Port Company / Dublin Smart Cities Liaison with DCC projects such as Dodder Bridge Parks and Landscaping Capital projects completed during 2017: Weaver Square New Public Park Rockfield Park Upgrade of Tennis Courts and all-weather training area Bushy Park Upgrade of Tennis Courts / New Pavilion / Padel Courts All-Weather Pitches at Greendale, Trinity Leisure Centre, St. Anne s Park Raheny, Brickfield Park Drimnagh New Changing room Pavilions were built at Springdale Road Edenmore, Tolka Valley Finglas South Outdoor Gyms at the following Parks: Mellowes, Poppintree, Griffith, Ellenfield and Martin Savage. Prioritise works to ensure best value maintenance for the city s infrastructure and to ensure the city s road, footpath and cycling network is maintained to the highest safety standard Significantly improve pedestrian and walking facilities in the city Works are prioritised in the Capital Works Programme. All Utility Service Providers are requested to upgrade or replace their existing services during the re- construction of roads & streets. Pavements are constructed with high quality materials to current design standards and a 10 year moratorium is applied against any new works being undertaken by Utility Service Providers (except for emergencies) on all completed road & street works. The Dublin Wayfinding system is monitored on an ongoing basis to ensure that it provides a useful service to visitors to the city. Tender awarded in 2016 for the maintenance, upkeep and extension of finger panels and to investigate new locations in urban villages in Dublin. The construction of the Chatham Street/Harry Street Area Improvement scheme commenced in Sept & this will have flush wall to wall granite paving and wider footpaths when complete. The existing red brick paving has fallen into a state of disrepair and will be removed & replaced with new granite paving as part of the scheme. The Part 8 planning approval was granted for the Page 276

277 Clarendon St. /Clarendon Row scheme in Oct The detailed design has just commenced on this scheme. This scheme will have flush paving at some locations & wider footpaths over the full length of the scheme to facilitate larger volumes of pedestrian & shoppers expected to use the Grafton St. Qtr. The Part 8 planning application is currently out to public consultation for Cathedral Street/Sackville Place since Dec This scheme involves the provision of flush wall to wall granite paving and wider footpaths over both streets to provide for the expected heavier footfall on these streets as a result of the new Luas Cross City service. Implement City Centre study proposals with regards to College Green, Liffey Cycle Route, footpath widening, traffic reduction, improvement of bus priority. Ensure Luas Cross City (LCC) works efficiently to link the walking routes in the city centre. Designs for the North and South Quays were developed and implemented. The relevant College Green proposals contained within the City Centre study have been brought forward as part of the application which was lodged with An Bord Pleanála in May The application lodged with An Bord Pleanála included An Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposals and the design proposals for College Green took full account of its unique heritage Introduce a Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) The implementation of the TAMS system has progressed well in All modules are now live and all sections of the Environment and Transportation Department that were due for rollout under the project are now using the System. This includes; Road Maintenance Services, Road Design and Construction, Traffic Admin and Management and Public Lighting Services. The System is being used to record and manage Service Requests within each of these Sections and progress the Council s response to each through inspections and works management that may be required. The System is currently interfaced with the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system for Road Maintenance Services only and this will be expanded within 2018 to cover all sections using the System. The System is also being used by Road Maintenance Services to manage pavement condition through the use of an incorporated Pavement Management System and the completion of Machine Road Condition surveys to facilitate same. While all modules are now live, there continues a bedding in and review period with feedback from Staff using the System and the closing out of snagging issues. The focus of the project is now moving from one of implementation to Support and during 2017 a Support Page 277

278 Plan for dealing with User queries, data management, system enhancements and upgrades and the establishment of a TAMS Support Unit was drafted and will be reviewed and put in place in Manage and improve the city s street furniture service in a well-designed manner that enhances people s city experience. All public realm improvement schemes are designed in consultation with DCC and Landscape Architects e.g. Chatham Street/Harry Street is currently under construction and includes the provision of new seating, protective bollards and trees at a number of locations. The Part 8 planning application for Cathedral Street & Sackville Place is currently out to Public Consultation and has been designed in consultation with Landscape Architects to provide new seating, protective bollards and tree planting where space allows. Manage necessary road openings in a manner that minimises disruption to the city. Ensure Roadworks control system continues to function effectively. All works by utilities on public roads require licensing by Dublin City Council. In the course of 2017 some 11,181 individual licences were granted by the Council subject to conditions. All sites were monitored by the Council s Roadworks Control Unit and appropriate action was taken where breaches of licence conditions occurred. This work is ongoing. Page 278

279 Goal 4 To manage and promote City Parklands and support the development of biodiversity measures and projects. Objective Achieve best sustainable practice in the management of the natural environment, including city parks and open spaces Progress The Green Flag is awarded in recognition of achieving quality standards for the sustainable management of Parks and recreation facilities. It promotes high horticultural and environmental standards and is a benchmark for excellence in park management based on acknowledged international best practice. The award scheme is administered here by An Taisce. Dublin City Council was successful in retaining the Green Flag status in five of our City Parks Blessington Street Basin, Bushy Park, Markievicz Park, Poppintree Park and St. Anne s Park. Bring greater animation and attraction to parks in the City through events, markets and recreational activities A total of 404 applications for Events and Activities in the Parks were received during The following is a breakdown of the types of events that took place: 70 - Photo Shoots 10 - Festivals 53 - Sporting Events 16 - Weddings 74 - Filming 26 - Charity Events 10 - Arts & Culture 52 - Commercial 89 - Community & Family 4 - Music Parks & Landscape Services also: manage Pitch & Putt Clubs, Golf Clubs and Tennis Clubs at various locations throughout the City attracting over 35,000 customers during the Season January October manage over 250 football pitches located in the City Parks, used by local Soccer, GAA and Rugby clubs. Proactively seek out opportunities to develop additional recreational and sporting facilities in the City The Sports and Recreation Section continued to upgrade existing facilities. Markievicz Sports and Fitness centre re-opened following refurbishments. New 11 a side all-weather facility Irishtown New Dance Studio in St. Catherine s Sports Capital Programme 2017 Dublin City Council s Sports Section applied for funding for a number of projects under the Department of Transport, Page 279

280 Tourism and Sports 2017 Sports Capital Programme. In total the City Council was provisionally awarded approximately 843,000 in funding to complete these projects. The monies will be used for a variety of new sports equipment and the redevelopment of existing sports facilities. Furthermore, Dublin City Council applied in tandem with a variety of other sporting clubs to help them avail of the Sports Capital Programme. Entities such as Tennis Ireland and Cherry Orchard Equine Centre received funding on the basis of joint applications with the City Council s Sports Section. In addition Parks and Landscaping services completed many new projects in 2017 including; Weaver Square New Public Park New Pavilions at various locations Padel Courts in Bushy Park Continue to implement the Biodiversity Plan Parks and Landscaping highlights of the year under the Biodiversity Plan include: The Dodder Gathering which took place over the weekend 31 st March 2 nd April and attracted large crowds exploring the natural wonders of the river Dodder. Facilitation of the annual Coastwatch Survey along the length of Dollymount Strand during September and October to assess the area for litter, pollution, coastal erosion and biodiversity. Engaged throughout the year with many schools as part of the Brent Geese Project and this involved several field trips and outdoor classroom activities. We were joined by BirdWatch Ireland, members of the communities, Eco UNESCO and local scouting organisations. Local Community Hubs have been identified at East Wall Water Sports Centre and Ballyfermot Library. These hubs will be used for interpreting the City s Biodiversity. The continuation of: The volunteer programme Survey and management of protected species in areas of conservation value Engaging stakeholders as part of the Dublin Bay Biosphere, Dublin Mountains Partnership, the Water Framework Directive and the Regional Green Infrastructure Develop messages and awareness to counter problems caused by antisocial behaviour and dog fouling in city parks The City Parks Superintendent and members of his team sit on a sub-committee as part of the City's Joint Policing Committee to discuss and address issues of anti-social behaviour in our Parks. Page 280

281 Goal 5 To maintain to the highest international standards and improve the quality of Dublin City s environment through the delivery of our services in a sustainable manner, recognising local, regional and national responsibilities and implications. Objective Ensure a consistently high standard of cleanliness throughout the city comparable to the cleanest capitals in Europe Progress In 2017 The Waste Management section increased its staffing levels in the city centre with the aim of ensuring the capital s streets were maintained to the highest standards. New shift patterns were also introduced across the dept to achieve the most efficient use of resources. The redevelopment of Davitt Road depot was commenced to combine the operations of Rathmines and Davitt Road into a single depot to serve the southside suburban areas. A contract was concluded for the supply of solar compactor bins, 50 bins are in situ in the Baggot Street, Sandymount and Temple Bar areas and 100 additional units are due for delivery. QR codes were attached to all public litter bins to allow for reporting of issues by smartphone, bin locations and details were also mapped to allow for better asset management.138 dog fouling specific litter bins were installed across the city The department took part in the 2017 Anti Dumping initiative rolling out a CCTV monitoring and enforcement campaign on Dorset Street in conjunction with the Central Area Office and the local business association The department worked in conjunction with Smart Dublin and Enterprise Ireland to roll out a small business innovation research challenge to address illegal dumping. 6 companies received first phase funding to develop products in the areas of data analytics, low cost cctv and video analytics and drone technology Increased litter and dog fouling patrols were rolled out to blackspots across the city.1909 community clean ups were supported throughout the city and 287 entries were received into the city neighbourhoods awards. Waste Management in co-operation with area departments organised the Team Dublin Clean Up day across the city on 14 th April Over 16,000 service requests were dealt with by the department in 2017 In conjunction with the Information Systems Department and Customer Services Centre in Q workflows were streamlined to ensure service requests are delivered directly to the relevant operational staff.1132 requests for bulky household waste removal services were completed in bonfire stockpiling complaints were attended to and in conjunction with the parks dept over 450 tonnes of material was diverted from bonfires during Halloween response activities A 13% increase of mixed dry recyclables was received through the network of bring centres with a total of 23,000 tonnes recovered. 170 Tonnes of christmas trees were recycled. 62 national and international sporting and entertainment events in the city were provided with waste management services including concerts, marathons, rugby, soccer and GAA events. Page 281

282 Improve access to environmental information and to raise environmental awareness among citizens through use of digital communication channels Preserve and improve where necessary the water quality of our rivers and bathing areas Dublin City Council continues to provide a web portal enabling the public to access real time data from their ambient sound monitoring network made up of 14 sites around the City. Data from each individual site is also Tweeted hourly for anyone who wishes to The 2017 Dublin City Noise Maps have been made accessible to the public on this site also. In 2017 Dublin City Council established and resourced a Water Framework Directive Office to meet our statutory obligations under the 2 nd cycle of the Water Framework Directive. The office actively engaged with the Environmental Protection Agency, Local Authorities Water Community Office and the Department Housing, Planning and Local Government in developing the characterisation of water bodies, the 2 nd cycle draft River Basin Management Plan and the selection of priority water bodies for inclusion within this Plan. The office fulfilled our public engagement and information requirements for the draft River Basin Management Plan in association with the Local Authorities Water Community Office in communicating the contents of the draft plan to the public representatives and community through a series of meetings and presentations. Detailed investigative work has commenced on the Santry and Dodder rivers in association with adjacent local authorities and agencies to ensure our actions and measure commitments under the River Basin Management Plan are achieved. Considerable work on promoting the awareness of water as a heritage for Dublin, engaging the public in improving and maintaining the quality of our waters and educating schools in the importance of clean water was delivered through the combined efforts of the Water Framework Directive Office, Parks and the Local Authorities Water Community Office within the Dodder Catchment in 2017, culminating in the very successful Dodder Gathering 3 day event. This approach will be rolled out to all catchments. The office provides a coordinating role through hosting Water Framework Directive meetings within Dublin City Council with Planning, The Central Laboratory, Pollution Control, Drainage, Flooding, Biodiversity and Invasive Species etc. to foster the integrated catchment management approach to improving the water quality of our rivers, coastal, transitional and ground waters. The office has developed a dedicated Geographical Information System for Integrated Catchment Management. A total of 107 complaints were received in the Water pollution Section in 2016 and every complaint was investigated and closed off. Page 282

283 Reduce the risk of flooding and respond appropriately and effectively to flooding incidents Deliver commitments in water services as outlined in the Council s Service level Agreement (SLA) with Irish Water Protect air quality in line with European Union Directives Dublin City Council s Flooding Advisory Group met on a number of occasions throughout 2017 to monitor forecasting systems (weather forecasts, weather warnings, telemetry, rain gauges, coastal flood forecasting system), analyse and interpret the information from these systems to determine the potential impact of possible flood events and the level of flood warning required to be issued and advise on the implementation of an Action Plan. The Dublin City Rainfall System was rolled out in To date there are 25 rain gauges, 4 weather stations, 3 trash screen cameras, 15 river level gauges and 1 tide monitor on the real time data system. Flood Alleviation Schemes as detailed in the Council s Capital Programme ongoing throughout Commitments being delivered in accordance with the SLA Air quality monitoring indicates European Union (EU) air quality standards are being complied with in Dublin. During 2017 Dublin City Council commenced an ongoing study with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify potential locations for additional air quality monitoring stations in the city and works to upgrade existing monitoring stations has also commenced. These upgrades will involve developing monitoring capacity to report on air quality on a continuous basis in real time to the public. The proactive enforcement of air quality standards has resulted in 84% of air pollution complaints received during 2017 being resolved and those cases still open are under active investigation. There has been a significant increase in air complaints received during 2017 compared to 2016 (204 versus 141). As the National Competent Authority for all waste exports and imports ensure full compliance with EU regulations on behalf of all local authorities in Ireland. The National TransFrontier Shipment Office (NTFSO) established and operated by Dublin City Council is the National Competent Authority to manage the international movement of waste out of, into and through Ireland. The Office is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of European and National Legislation; to monitor waste shipments; to facilitate the business community involved in legitimate waste shipment activities; and to prevent the illegal shipment of waste. In excess of 2000 inspections are carried out annually at ports and facilities in Ireland by a dedicated enforcement team. The Administration team ensures that annual exports of 1,650,000 tonnes of waste to Europe and Asia are in compliance with strict regulatory rules. Page 283

284 The NTFSO also works with other agencies such as the EPA, Department of Communication, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE), IMPEL (European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law), EUROPOL, Local Authorities and the Gardai and liaises with Customs and Port Authorities, the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) and other competent international authorities. The NTFSO also reports to the National Waste Enforcement Steering Committee chaired by the DCCAE. As Regional Co-ordinator for the Eastern-Midlands Waste Management Plan promote and encourage the prevention, re-use and recycling of waste in line with EU and National policy. Implement the Noise Action Plan and prepare plan for Reduce energy usage in the provision of public lighting In 2017 the NTFSO produced the Waste Shipment Inspection Plan 2017 to 2019 detailing planned activities for the period. The NTFSO engaged with the DCCAE to introduce compliance limits on contamination levels with the Waste Industry in Mixed Recycling Facilities (MRFs). The NTFSO partook in a European wide month of action led by INTERPOL targeting waste crime. The NTFSO continued to assist the Waste Enforcement Regional Authority in carrying out multiagency operations against suspected waste categories. The NTFSO were also a part of an EU Evaluation Report on the Eight Round of Mutual Evaluations Practical implementation and operation of European policies on preventing and combating Environmental Crime along with The DCCAE, EPA, the Gardai, Dept. of Justice and the Waste Enforcement Regional Lead Authorities. The Eastern-Midlands Region (EMR) Waste Management Plan provides a framework for the prevention and management of waste in a sustainable manner in Dublin City Council and the 11 other Local Authorities in the Region. Dublin City Council, as the Lead Authority for Regional Waste Management Planning is overseeing the implementation of the Eastern Midlands Regional Waste Management Plan Some of the key activities undertaken by the Regional Office in 2017 included: National Awareness Campaigns (Brown Bin, Dry Recyclables) National Reuse Month Conscious Cup Campaign to encourage elimination of single use coffee cups Programme to advance remediation of Historic Landfills Tyre Cleanup programme National Hazardous Waste Collection Scheme The 2017 Noise maps have been produced and published in July of 2017 as legally required and as part of the 1 st phase of the review of the Dublin Agglomeration Noise Action Plan - which is to be completed in LED replacement program to have replaced 10,000 Lamps by lamps replaced in Page 284

285 Goal 6 To manage and promote the City Library Network, the City Arts Office and the Hugh Lane Art Gallery as hubs of cultural and art collections and learning opportunities Objective Develop new Dublin City Library at Parnell Square Progress During 2017 Site Investigation works were completed and a report on building conditions was issued. Over the course of the year work continued on the development of the detailed brief for the new complex. Regular reports were submitted to the Arts & Culture Strategic Policy Committee. Lead the promotion of Dublin City as a City of Literature The Dublin UNESCO City of Literature Strategic Plan gives focus to six main themes: 1) Identity, Advocacy and Promotion; 2) The A-Z of Writing, Reading and Storytelling; 3) Building Relationships and Networks; 4) Storyhouse project; 5) Leadership Structures and Resources; 6) Research and Evaluation Director of Dublin UNESCO City of Literature attended two UNESCO Creative Cities Network international conferences in Chair of SPC Councillor Rebecca Moynihan represented the City of Dublin at the annual meeting of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in France. The Director of Dublin UNESCO City of Literature remained in the role of Deputy Representative of the Literature steering group of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and also took on the role of group lead of the Integration and Development working group. Dublin participated in four projects with other UNESCO Cities of Literature throughout the year and helped fund twelve literary projects in Dublin including the Ark Access Programme and Looking at the Stars, an anthology of Irish writing. The office worked closely with the Dublin Book Festival, Irish, Spanish & Latin American (ISLA), and Bram Stoker Festivals. The International Dublin Literary Award was won by Jose Eduardo Agualusa for his novel A General Theory of Oblivion. The City of Literature office delivered a number of programmes and festivals over the course of the year, chief among them being the Dublin One City One Book annual festival in April, which in 2017 featured Echoland by Joe Joyce, a book set during the Emergency in Dublin. Over forty free events were held during the month, many of which were organised by Page 285

286 partner institutions and library services. Other key events included the Citywide Reading Campaign for Children, which involved branch libraries, public events and The Big Day Out during the St. Patrick s Festival; Words on the Street for European Literature Night; Dublin: A Year in Words poetry project. Two new writers in residence were appointed in November 2017 and will work with branch-based writing groups until October One is funded by Creative Ireland. Three readers in residence continued their work with children and young people of the North East Inner City, under the supervision of City of Literature and Senior Librarian for Children's Services. Implement the Dublin City Arts plan Dublin City Council s City Arts Plan sets out the purpose and areas of work of the Dublin City Arts Office. The Arts and Education Policy was adopted by City Council in Listed below are some of the programmes and projects that were delivered by the Arts Office in 2017: 39 Artists exhibited in the Lab Gallery IAWATST art show at the LAB in association with the OPW was curated by children from the North East Inner City and toured nationally and Northern Ireland Artists Residences: St. Patrick s Lodge, 6 and 7 Albert Cottages and 9 Wooden Buildings. Incubation Space Award for 5 Research and Development collaborations that involved Music, Visual Arts and Theatre Culture Night Dublin 330 venues, 450 events. 530,000 paid in Arts Grants 20,000 paid in Bursaries 280,000 in programming with Artist and Arts Organisations Supported the Public Arts Programme through the care and maintenance of Dublin City s public art collection. Visual Thinking Strategies project trained 40 teachers, artists and art educators Erasmus Plus funding of 246,000 awarded for Permission to Wonder Project Dublin s Culture Connects Dublin s Culture Connects aims to connect Dubliners to their city. The four main programmes are The National Page 286

287 Neighbourhood, Cultural Audit and Map, EU LAB and Fundraising Fellowship Dublin. The National Neighbourhood Partnership between Dublin s Culture Connects and Dublin City Arts Office, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Dublin City Public Libraries, the 5 Area Offices of Dublin City Council. Partnership between the 8 National Cultural Institutions in Dublin (The Abbey Theatre, The National Gallery of Ireland, The National Concert Hall, The Irish Museum of Modern Art, The Chester Beatty Library, The National Archives of Ireland, The National Library of Ireland, and The National Museum of Ireland). In events took place with over 100 artists and creative practitioners, and 86 community groups. 200 performers took to the streets over 2 days in Ballyfermot participating in The Passion Project A capacity audience at the Abbey Theatre enjoyed plays, songs and choral performances by groups from Whitehall, Cabra, Ballymun and Finglas Over 4 nights, a bus travelled through sites in Ringsend, Irishtown, Sandymount and Pearse Street with performers and audience on board and in parks, pubs and other stop off locations en route Numerous groups planned a food trail in the Docklands and North Inner City based on old and new food traditions Performers took to the stage of the National Concert Hall to show a film they made in Drimnagh; the musical they had composed in Crumlin; the poems they had devised in Ballyfermot; and the documentary made with groups from Rialto and South Circular Rd. A group in Coolock published a book about where they live, and groups from Raheny, Belmayne, Priorswood, Donaghmede, Ayrfield and Artane made visits with artists to Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) and renewed their connection with the culture of the city Cultural Audit and Map The Cultural Audit & Map is designed with the influence of cultural and business partners and 13 sections within Dublin City Council via a steering group and inventory working groups. The sourcing of data is underway, from Dublin City Council sections, public bodies and the public. The information will be linked to the GIS system for internal Dublin City Council use and mapped to a website for the public s use. A supplier will be appointed to roll out technical requirements now that they have been set. EU LAB The EU LAB matches partners with common interests to help them build projects and source European funding. The following applications were made in 2017: Page 287

288 Urbact with North West Area office (awarded but later withdrew) Ireland Wales Co-operation Programme with Parks section (declined) Europe for Citizens with Social Inclusion section (declined) Erasmus+ with Dublin City Arts Office section (awarded 244,618) Fundraising Fellowship Dublin Four Fundraising Fellowship positions were filled in Dublin Theatre Festival, Helium Arts, Fishamble. The New Play Company and Temple Bar Gallery & Studios. The Fellows are working through a 24-month learning programme in the areas of sponsorship, marketing and fundraising with support from 12 external Marketing and Fundraising experts. Enhance the profile of the Dublin City Art Gallery the Hugh Lane Contribute to the Decade of Commemorations programme, including the 1916 Rising, by bringing the City s diverse memory collections to citizens locally and internationally. JC Decaux on-street advertising was used to promote the Gallery. Banners advertising The Ocean After Nature were in situ and collaboration with Dublin Port Port Perspectives generated significant media coverage. Exhibitions: 2017 began with the exhibition Jonathan Swift and Dublin, to celebrate the life and works of this great writer in the 350 th anniversary year of his birth. A unique exhibition telling the story of Jacob s factory emanated from the rich archive of W&R Jacob s biscuit factory held in Dublin City Archives. This exhibition attracted significant media coverage and footfall, and two events were held for former employees with contributions added to the Jacob s oral history recordings. The Jonathan Swift exhibition and the 2016 exhibitions Dublin Remembers: Stories from the Somme and Citizens in Conflict: Dublin 1916 toured throughout the city libraries branch network bringing these history narratives to all areas of the city.a touring exhibition from the In Flanders Fields Museum in Belgium called Assembly: Memorial Chairs was on display in Dublin City Library and Archive, City Hall and Richmond Barracks in This installation by artist Val Carmen recorded all the names of soldiers from Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales who died in Flanders in the First World War with the public encouraged to write the stories of their own dead soldiers in the accompanying book. Citywide community engagement: This important focus to the commemorations programme continued in 2017 with the Council s Decade of Commemorations Fund for Communities. 21 Page 288

289 groups/organisations received a total of 40,185 in funding to hold events and activities under the Decade of Commemorations designation. Activities funded included drama, various publications and seminars/talks. Commemorative plaques: Three plaques were unveiled under the Decade of Commemorations designation: a 1916 plaque to Sean McLoughlin and plaques to the ships SS Adela and SS Hare sunk by a German U-boat in Access to historical sources: Primary documents are essential to uncovering our historical narratives. In 2017 Dublin City Library and Archive launched its Digital Repository containing over 43,000 free images including key Decade of Commemorations collections such as the Birth of the Republic collection and the Royal Dublin Fusiliers Association Archive. The Library also continued and expanded its digitisation of the W&R Jacob s biscuit factory photographic archive and the Irish National War Memorial records were catalogued with a view to their digitisation in Historian-in-residence: Building on the success of the 2016 commemorations programme and furthering its community engagement and participation strand, the Council contracted six parttime historians in April 2017 to work with communities, schools and libraries across the city (one historian allocated to the 5 DCC administrative areas and one in Dublin City Library and Archive). The historians have delivered talks, walks, lecture series, historical sources workshops and have been active in including a wide variety of social groups in their outreach activities. The project has particularly tried to bring history to groups who may not have ready access to it. The historians have visited history groups and clubs, Men s Sheds, two prisons, literacy groups, nursing homes, have established history book clubs, set up new local history societies in Coolock/Artane and the Liberties and begun work on oral history projects. They have also recorded and photographed local monuments in their areas of the city. Dublin Festival of History 2017: The fifth annual Festival focused on some of the centenary anniversaries of 2017 with lectures on the First World War, Thomas Ashe, Michael Collins in 1917, the Irish Revolution and the Russian Revolution. Page 289

290 Goal 7 To make Dublin a safe place to live, work, visit and enjoy. Objective Collaborate with An Garda Síochána, Health Services Executive, other agencies and the business community in coordinating and developing measures to deal with problems on the city streets such as anti social behaviour, drug activity, aggressive begging and noisy busking. Progress Homeless services and in particular the Housing First Service, are an integrated part of the street assertive engagement initiative which brings together Dublin City Council, the Dublin Region Homeless Executive, An Garda Síochána, Ana Liffey Drug Project and the HSE. The street assertive engagement initiative involves the use of a case management approach with known vulnerable persons on the streets of the City. The DRHE Director participates on the High Level Group to address street issues chaired by the Deputy Chief Executive for Housing, Community and Emergency Services. Dublin City Joint Policing Committee Section 36 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provided for the establishment of Joint Policing Committees (JPC) in each Local Authority as part of the local government structures. Membership comprises: An Garda Siochána, Dublin City Council, Elected Members and Officials, Oireachtas Members and Community/Business Reps. There were 6 meetings of the Dublin City Joint Policing Committee (JPC) during The Annual JPC Report 2016 was presented to City Council in September See below for an example of some of the presentation before the JPC in Presentations given on/by: Teenagers and Gardaí programme: My Lovely Horse Rescue (Voluntary Group), Think Before you Buy campaign Community CCTV, Housing Act 2014 (DCC), Dublin City Council Parks (antisocial behaviour), Community Policing, Dublin City Council Halloween plan, Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), Homeless Services (Dublin Regional Homelessness Executive ), Supervised Injection Facilities (Health Service Executive - HSE) There are 5 Joint Policing Sub-committees in each of the 5 Electoral/Operational Areas of Dublin City Council. The three high priority issues for Dublin City s six-year Page 290

291 ( ) Strategic Plan are: Drugs Misuse Street crime /Street Issues Community Courts Dublin South Central JPC Subcommittee met on 4 occasions during 2017 and priorities were as set out in Strategic Plan ( ): Restorative Justice Practices Anti Social Behaviour Housing Estates Park security/bye Laws Regular meetings were held in 2017 to address issues across Cherry Orchard using the Restorative Practices Forum. Youth Service Providers (Familibase) continue to use restorative practice techniques in engaging with the youth in Cherry Orchard. Introductory workshops for the Dublin 8/12 Restorative Practice Project is commencing in The aim of the project is to bed-down Restorative Practice techniques in neighbourhoods, schools and community/youth centres across the Dublin 8 and 12 area. Three meetings were held in 2017 of the Parks Health & Safety Sub Committee and items discussed and actions taken were as follows: quad bikes & scramblers; Wandering Horses; Alcohol use in parks; Provision of litter bins in parks in the South Central Area. Dublin South East Area Joint Policing Subcommittee met on 4 occasions during The three priority issues for the South East Area Joint Policing Subcommittee under the Strategic Plan ( ) are as follows: Traffic/cycling Burglaries/Theft Prison Service Presentations/Initiatives/Progress for 2017 Presentation on the J-ARC Initiative Presentation on the position and work of the Juvenile Liaison Officer Presentation on the new National Drugs Strategy, Reducing Harms Supporting Recovery Presentation on Dublin City s Contingency Plan in the event of a Citywide Emergency Further progress on the Graffiti is a Crime, Think Don t Tag awareness campaign Dublin Central JPC Subcommittee met on 4 occasions in 2017 and priorities were as set out in Strategic Plan ( ): Reduce anti social behaviour around Halloween Licensing/Off Licences Victim Support Page 291

292 The Halloween Working Group held 4 meetings to plan for a safe & enjoyable Halloween. Central Area Staff and Gardaí worked with Residents Associations, Festival Steering Committees and local youth services in the lead up to Halloween and on the night itself. Inspection of licensed premises continued with Test Purchasing Operations taking place. Agreement was secured with off-licences to remain closed until 4pm on St. Patrick s Day. All victims of crime are contacted by victim support staff & are visited by Small Areas Policing Garda who provide support, advice and follow-on investigations. Domestic violence issues are a priority and all domestic violence incidents get immediate response by working units. Small Areas Policing Garda is then dispatched to address the issues from a longer-term perspective, including continuing safety of individuals and support and assistance with ongoing issues. Dublin North Central JPC Subcommittee met on 4 occasions in Priorities were as set out in Strategic Plan ( ):- Policing/Crime/Antisocial behaviour in Parks Business/night time economy Graffiti/ Dumping Presentations/Initiatives/Progress for 2017 Presentation on the Community Law & Mediation Service Presentation on Divisional Policing Plan by the Gardai Presentation on Gaming & Lotteries by the Gardai North Central area initiatives include the following: Special parks strategic committee set up to deal with parks related antisocial issues by the JPC. Ongoing projects to maximise the safe use & enjoyment of Parks as an amenity for positive health & well being, linking in with DCC Sports. Project based activity through sport, done in conjunction with the Drugs Task Force & FAI on substance abuse, awareness and education. Dublin North West JPC Subcommittee met on 4 occasions in 2017 and priorities were as set out in Strategic Plan ( ):- C.C.T.V in the Public Domain Sub Group established to review Youth Services in North West Area Family Mental Health Support group Work complete in relation to review of the policies, standards & processes associated with provision of CCTV across the city and report made to March 2017 JPC subcommittee. Youth Services in North West Area - Complete Review of Mental Health Services in North West Area to identify gaps in service delivery made by Support group - Complete Page 292

293 To further refine and develop our partnership arrangements with statutory and voluntary agencies and group in supporting safe communities and targeting vulnerable sectors including disadvantaged households, the elderly and others To provide advice and guidance to enhance the safety of communities. To implement relevant Fire Safety legislation in new and existing buildings to improve fire safety and fire safety management practices. To coordinate and facilitate Major Emergency Management preparedness and response particularly in relation to disaster planning and adverse weather events. Achieved via Joint Policing Committee and the Dublin City Centre Business Forum structures (see progress as outlined above) This is addressed under JPC but through the subcommittees via local Safety Fora. Community Fire Safety is carried out across all sections of Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) with different initiatives and programmes implemented throughout the community. 104 pre-incident plans devised and premises visited and validated Community Fire Safety campaigns Halloween, Christmas, New Years Eve, Smoke Alarm Initiative, Message in a Bottle, Fire Safety for Kids, Fire Safety Art Competition, School visits Traveller site fire safety education and inspections 20 schools visits which included 1,500 students Working with Council officials, the Gardai and the RSA in increasing awareness in road safety for cyclists Safety Week takes place in each of the 5 areas. In 2017 Dublin Fire Brigade: processed 1,407 fire safety certificates and 1,868 licence application and carried out 1343 fire safety inspections on a risk based system to assess compliance under the relevant regulations i.e. nursing homes, hotels, schools pubs and restaurants. Held Community Fire Safety talks Utilised social media platform to communicate Fire safety messages Crisis Management Steering and Working Group in place to plan for Major Emergency management and evacuation. Major emergency response contact list-updated and circulated Crisis Management arrangements in place Flood plan working draft in place and oil pollution plan in place To support Civil Defence in the development and utilisation of volunteers in supporting communities in emergencies. Crisis Management Steering Group in place to provide support to Civil Defence in supporting communities in emergencies Major emergency response contact list-updated and circulated Crisis Management arrangements in place Page 293

294 The Place for Business Dublin is our capital city an engine and a hub for economic development. Our ambition is to retain and grow infrastructure, develop activities and utilise technologies to the maximum to ensure that our city is at the forefront of business and economic prosperity. Goal 1 To develop the competitive advantage of Dublin as a capital city within a City Region through integrated planning and collaboration within the Greater Dublin Area. Objective Ensure the co-ordination of strategic infrastructure in the city region to provide for future social, physical and economic growth Progress Environment and Transportation Department and the SLA Unit continued to ensure that there is a long term relationship between the City Planning Authority and Irish Water in order to ensure continued investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for the City. The Development Plan contains policies and objectives to ensure the co-ordination for strategic infrastructure for the sustainable growth of the city including Luas cross-city, new DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) lines and Metro North/South, all in accordance with the National Transport Authority s (NTA) transport strategy for Greater Dublin Area (GDA) up to DCC also works to ensure coordination of water, education and health infrastructure. The Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee arranged the Dublin City Infrastructure Summit which was held in the Council Chamber. A report was produced that captured the key commentaries from the wide range of stakeholders who were invited to the summit to speak on key infrastructure requirements for the city Update and implement the Economic Development Action Plan for the City Region, incorporating as necessary a network of economic clusters Develop an effective alliance across the city regions business, local government, state agencies and third level sectors to raise Dublin s International profile and brand, through Dublinked and other networks The Economic Action Plan is largely being provided through LECP (Local Economic and Community Plan) and the Regional Spatial and Economic Plan. A series of economic actions and projects were delivered in 2017 with the support and oversight of the members of the Economic Development and Enterprise Strategic Policy Committee. To further guide this work a strategic framework document entitled Promoting Economic Development was developed. Dublinked and other networks in the region are being developed. Improve Dublin s Liveability rating international by implementation of the Dublin City Public Realm Strategy. A series of meetings was held with key city stakeholders, setting objectives for collaborative actions and projects to promote Dublin s international profile. Page 294

295 The city branding website Dublin.ie produced a range of new content promoting Dublin as a great city and region in which to live, work, learn and invest. Dublin.ie launched an e-zine in Q that attracted 1,000 subscribers by year end. Assist the new Regional Assembly with the preparation of a new Regional Spatial and Economic Plan Co-operate with adjoining Local Authorities to mitigate against climate change in a co-ordinated manner, with particular regard to energy, settlement patterns, transport, waste management, and green corridors Meetings and workshops took place with the Regional Assembly and are being held on an ongoing basis. The National Planning Framework Ireland 2040 Our Plan was circulated in Q seeking further engagement with individuals and organisations. The Eastern Midlands Regional Assembly will hold a series of workshops in 2018 seeking input from local authorities to the new Regional Spatial and Economic Plan Liaison continues with adjacent Local Authorities on a number of fronts. In 2017 the City Council in partnership with the other Dublin Authorities and through Codema began preparing a Climate Action Plan for 2018 to The plan will set out the role that the City Council has in responding to the present and future climate change risks facing the region and the actions that are being taken to achieve climate resilience. We expect to bring the draft plan to the SPC in Q1 and go to public consultation on the plan in Q There is also agreement on, and funding for, the establishment of a Dublin Metropolitan Region Climate Change Office to implement, manage and coordinate the actions agreed in the Climate Action Plans Page 295

296 Goal 2 To develop Dublin s economic and enterprise potential in order to provide livelihoods to sustain a growing population. Objective Prepare a new Local Economic and Community Plan, which will help drive the socio-economic recovery of the City Facilitate the expansion of the retail sector to ensure the City Centre remains the primary retail centre of the region, and to support the development of tourism Progress The Dublin City Local Economic and Community Plan was prepared in line with the statutory guidelines. A copy of this plan is available on the Dublin City Council website along with Action Plan for The relevant College Green proposals contained within the City Centre study have been brought forward as part of the application which was lodged with An Bord Pleanála in May 2017 The application lodged with An Bord Pleanála included An Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposals and the design proposals for College Green took full account of its unique heritage The expansion of the retail sector is supported by the implementation of public realm improvements within the city centre. Retail and tourism are further supported by the development of a retail food market. Dubline project progressed. The retail sector is recognised as a vital contributor to the economy and attractiveness of the City Centre. A Dublin City Council Tourism Statement of Strategy and Work Programme was developed to raise awareness of the key role played by Dublin City Council in the promotion of tourism in Dublin. Identify emerging growth areas and produce further Local Area Plans to bring forward the social and economic growth of the city. Produce an updated suite of economic and enterprise development policies in the new City Development Plan Ensure the successful development of the key Growth Areas in the City through the implementation of the Development Plan, the Local Area Plans (LAPs), the Docklands Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) and the Grangegorman SDZ Growth areas identified in Poolbeg West, environs of St. James Hospital and Cherry Orchard, for which LAPs/ Strategic Development and Regeneration Area (SDRA)s/SDZs are being progressed. A new suite of economic policies are indicated in plan, including recognition of cruise expansion, health sector and third level education as drivers of the city economy. Economic and Enterprise objectives are contained in the Dublin City Development Plan SDRAs, 7 LAPs, 1 SDZ and 31 LEIPs have been identified in the plan, which cumulatively when implemented will have a transformative effect on the quality of the capital city. Page 296

297 Goal 3 To provide for the safe, sustainable and efficient movement of people, and manage the efficient movement of goods and transport in the city, in a sustainable manner. Objective Ensure transportation planning is adequately resourced to represent Dublin s best interests in forming a central input into local and national development plans Ensure national and local road safety initiatives are implemented to maintain Dublin as one of the safest cities in Europe for pedestrians Place the pedestrian at the highest level of priority in transportation planning followed by cycling, public transport, goods and other vehicles Progress It is the responsibility of the Transportation Planning Section to meet Environment and Transportation Department s obligations with regard to the statutory planning processes of Development Management & Strategic/Forward Planning. This involves forming a central input to national, regional, city and local development plans as well as inputting to every development site through the planning application process. The Traffic Advisory Group and the Transportation Management Sections actively work on safety initiatives and in 2017 introduced 30 kph areas throughout the City with further extensions of areas planned in Dublin City Centre Public Realm Master Plan and the City Centre Transportation Study affirm the movement hierarchy for the city in order to make Dublin a pedestrian friendly city. The Transportation Planning section through its ongoing work ensures that the design of all new developments, masterplans, local area plans and SDZs place the pedestrian at the top of the movement hierarchy as per national regional and city policy. Through the development management process, buildings are set back to provide wider footpaths, new pedestrian crossings are provided, existing pedestrian crossings are improved and public realm is expanded. The Heart of the City, the public realm masterplan for the city core aims to provide a pedestrian friendly city core with more space and more route options for pedestrians in the city centre. Preparations for two Part 8s to implement part of the masterplan began in The Promotion team works in partnership with Green Schools to address barriers identified by children to walking to school. During 2017, the E&T department proactively improved routes to several schools to include improved crossing facilities, signage and line markings. Optimise our investment in Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to ensure traffic movement is optimised. For LUAS Cross city 32 junctions and crossings had Tram Automatic Vehicle Locator System (AVLS) interface equipment added and traffic signal controllers programmed to allow for tram movements. The controllers were connected via fibre optic cable to the DCC Sydney Co-ordinated Adaptive Traffic System Page 297

298 (SCATS) system. This major piece of Intelligent Traffic System infrastructure was designed and put in place by Dublin City Council staff. Implement the traffic management plan recommendations in the strategic study for Dublin City. Ensure transportation planning follows the Design Manual for Urban Streets and Roads (DMURS) and is in line with the Government Policy Smarter Travel A Sustainable Transport Future In 2017 the City Centre Projects Team led by a newly appointed Senior Engineer, continued their work on implementing the proposals for College Green. An Environmental Impact Assessment was undertaken and put out for public consultation. The North and South Quays bus lanes projects were designed and implemented in The relevant College Green proposals contained within the City Centre study have been brought forward as part of the application which was lodged with An Bord Pleanála in May 2017 The application lodged with An Bord Pleanála included An Environmental Impact Assessment of the proposals and the design proposals for College Green took full account of its unique heritage The Smarter Travel policy document promotes behavioural change and a shift to sustainable travel. DMURS recommends place making and multidisciplinary working. The Transportation Planning team is a multi-disciplinary team that works at both strategic and local level to bring about a shift to sustainable travel. The Promotion side of the team proactively engages with citizens, businesses, schools and elected representatives to bring about positive behavioural change. In 2017, the Hike It Bike It Like It Dublin! promotional campaign was launched with a view to extending a demonstration behavioural change programme to the rest of the city. Through its ongoing work, the Transportation Planning team influences the design of the street network, neighbourhoods, public realm and the wider city. It does so in line with DMURS with an emphasis on the pedestrian first and place making. Provide the most efficient parking service to citizens and users of Dublin s city and neighbourhood roads and streets Almost 29,000 additional motorists signed up to the Councils Cashless Parking payment service, Parking Tag, in 2017 bringing the total that have signed up to the service since its introduction to 175,985 with 4.48 million cashless transactions completed in Just over 165,000 transactions were made using the once off payment facility, charging directly to mobile or debit/credit card. Almost 74% of all Parking Tag payments were made through the Parking Tag App. 12,840 Resident parking Permits were issued in 2017 with over 269,000 Visitor Parking permits also issued. Over 23,000,000 parking events took place in Dublin City in ,618 (0.2%) of all parking events resulted in enforcement action with 42% of all enforcements for traffic related offences. Just under 5% of all enforcements were appealed with only 16% of those, or 487, appeals upheld receiving a full refund. Page 298

299 This represents under % of all parking events in There were a total of 550 new Pay and Display Ticket Machines introduced on-street by the end of 2017, 60 of which accept coin or debit/credit card payment for parking Implement the Dublin City recommendations from the Greater Dublin Cycle network Pursue appropriate Smart City projects with leading international I.T. companies During 2017 the following was achieved: Liffey cycle route continued to work up options for consideration. Fairview to City centre prepared part VIII documents and designs. Dodder Greenway continued design work on the interface section with the Flood defences. Sutton to Sandycove (S to S) route construction work continued on scheme with a view to opening it in Finalisation of the design of the Royal Canal Cycle and Pedestrian Route Phase 2 and Phase 3. Dublin City Council, through the Smart Dublin programme a collaboration of the four Dublin local authorities, has had a number of successful outcomes during The Smart Dublin programme was initiated to ensure that Dublin takes full advantage of some of the big tech trends that are transforming how we live and work. These trends include Mobile, Cloud Computing, the Internet of Things (IOT), Big Data, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. One of the main concepts is to turn our city challenges into opportunities for innovation, addressing areas such as traffic congestion and mobility, how we respond to extreme weather events, improving energy efficiency and environment performance for example. At the centre of this is also how we improve citizen engagement and drive more efficient service delivery finished on a positive note with Smart Dublin nominated for the Smart City of the Year Award at the Smart City Expo and World Congress in Barcelona. Up to 1 million euro funding made available to create new opportunities for start-ups and entrepreneurs. Dublin City Council in partnership with Smart Dublin and Enterprise Ireland are supporting entrepreneurs to solve city challenges and are delivering one of the largest smart city innovation programmes globally. This programme is being delivered through Enterprise Ireland s Small Business Innovation Research programme (SBIR). During 2017 four challenges were launched to source solutions to help scale up cycling, address illegal dumping, better monitor flooding risk across Dublin and make it easier for people to get around the city. To date 23 companies have benefitted from funding of between 12,500 and 25,000 each as well as working alongside local authority teams to design and pilot their solutions across Dublin generating new opportunities to scale their solutions internationally. A key achievement has been the development of the Page 299

300 Smart Docklands initiative. Smart Docklands is Dublin s new smart city testbed, with the aim of becoming the most connected business and living district in the world. With a strong focus on connectivity and use cases; driven by engagement with large tech companies, start-ups, researchers and innovators, it will act as a platform to leverage world-class and cutting-edge technology to Ireland. This district will showcase what can happen when a city district develops the level of sensor density and connectivity to make a significant jump in the quality of life for all the people of the area. The Smart Docklands District, with its density of new builds, global tech companies, smart assets and range of connectivity options, provides a unique platform for SMEs and entrepreneurs to develop new and innovative solutions that will transform the way our cities operate. It will also serve as a model for many other areas as they adopt the smart city solutions that work best for their unique circumstances. Engaged in Smart cities H2020 projects ISCAPE( Improving the smart control of air pollution in Europe) Dublin City is providing support to Trinity College and University College Dublin (UCD) who is leading this 13 million project. The project team comprises of a consortium of 15 including Cities, Universities, Institutes and private businesses. Dublin City is to be a demonstration City in relation to some of the outputs of the project. The project will be complete in September This project made the short list of 3 in the Green Digital Charter Awards in 2017 Transportation Planning & Smart Initiatives: The Transportation Planning team works closely with the Smart City team and external stakeholders to develop innovative approaches to transport and to develop applications for new technology in the transport area. In 2017, the team partnered with Smart City and Enterprise Ireland to continue to support the SBIR (Phase 2) Cycle Challenge process. This encourages entrepreneurs and innovators to find solutions to city challenges. In the summer of 2017, the team worked closely with one of the SBIR teams to apply their innovative technology to Green Schools. Bike Share based on app technology was another project on which the team led which resulted in the preparation of Bye Laws in Ensure local safety issues are addressed through the efficient use of the TAG (Traffic Advisory Group) system. Further reviews of the TAG system were undertaken in 2017 with a view to streamlining the processes. The Confirm element of TAMS was introduced in Page 300

301 GLOSSARY OF TERMS AHB s Approved Housing Bodies AVLS Automatic Vehicle Locator System BEC Better Energy Community BER Building Energy Rating CAB Criminal Assets Bureau CRM Customer Relationship Management DART Dublin Area Rapid Transit DCC Dublin City Council DCCAE Department of Communication, Climate Action and Environment DCU Dublin City University DDHS Dublin District Heating System DFB Dublin Fire Brigade DH District Heating DHPLG Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government DMURS Design Manual for Urban Streets and Roads DRHE Dublin Regional Homeless Executive ECF European Cyclists Federation EIB European Investment Bank EMR Eastern-Midlands Region EPA Environmental Protection Agency EPIC Empowering Young People in Care EU European Union EUROPOL European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation GDA Greater Dublin Area HAP Housing Assistance Payments HLI Housing Land Initiative HSE Health Service Executive IAWATST Interesting and Weird at the same time IMMA Irish Museum of Modern Art IMPEL European Union Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law IOT Internet of Things ISCAPE Improving the smart control of air pollution in Europe ISLA Irish, Spanish & Latin American ITS Intelligent Transport Systems JPC s Joint Policing Committees LAP Local Area Plan LCC Luas Cross City LCDC Local Community Development Committee LECP Local Economic and Community Plan LEIP Local Environmental Improvement Plans LIHAF Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund MARP Mortgage Resolution Process MoU Memorandum of Understanding MRFs Mixed Recycling Facilities MTR Mortgage to Rent Scheme MUGA Multi Use Games Area Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Environment Agency Environment Agency NTA National Transport Authority NTFSO National Transfrontier Shipment Office NTMA National Treasury Management Agency Page 301

302 OPW PASS PPN RTE S to S SBIR SCATS SDRA SDZ SICAP SLA SPC SUDS TAG TAMS TII UCCN UCD UNESCO PPP Office of Public Works Pathway Accommodation and Support System Public Participation Network Raidió Teilifís Éireann Sutton to Sandycove Small Business Innovation Research Sydney Co-ordinated Adaptive Traffic System -Dublin City Council's traffic management system Strategic Development and Regeneration Area Strategic Development Zone Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme Service Level Agreement Strategic Policy Committee Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems Traffic Advisory Group Transportation Asset Management System Transport Infrastructure Ireland UNESCO Creative Cities Network University College Dublin United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Public Private Partnership Page 302

303 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 121/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee With reference to proposal to hold statutory public consultation on the proposed Draft Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2018 The following report in relation to the Draft Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye- Laws 2018 was considered by the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee at its meeting of 19 th April, 2018: Introduction: As outlined at the November 2017 Transportation SPC Meeting, Dublin City Council has committed to a review of the Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws this year. Included in the draft Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2018, copy attached, is the third phase of the 30 km/h speed limit roll out, highlighted in red, which has included a review of the arterial routes around the city and also examined additional areas for inclusion in the 30 km/h zones. Dublin City Council has also included in this review a pilot scheme where the periodic speed limit of 30 km/h would be introduced outside Schools on Arterial Routes which are unlikely to have the speed limit reduced on a full time basis. Arterial Routes Review: Having reviewed the Arterial Route Network around the city taking factors such as road legibility (layout), road classification, length of road etc into account, Dublin City Council is only reducing the speed on one arterial route. The change will see the speed limit of 60 km/h on the Howth Road between Brookwood Avenue / Sybil Hill junction to the junction with Ennafort Road / Cill Eanna reduced to 50 km/h (this section of road has been removed from the Second Schedule). 30 km/h Zone Expansion: Based on the success of the first and second phases introduced last year, Dublin City Council is proceeding with a proposed expansion of the 30 km/h Zones. This expansion will not only focus on the core reasons for the speed limit but also take cognisance of the many representations received over the course of the last year. It is planned to proceed where possible and expand the zones organically providing consistency throughout various areas as motorists move through them. A revised map is attached to this report outlining the existing and new proposed 30 km/h zones. A pdf version is also attached where areas can be more closely examined by interested parties. The proposal includes 12 additional zones on the south city and 19 on the North city. The Third Schedule has been rewritten to further clarify the streets located in the existing 30 km/h zones to individually list each street. Page 303

304 A copy of the existing Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2016 is available at: pecial%20speed%20limit%20bye-laws%202016%20-signed.pdf Periodic Speed Limit: Finally, Dublin City Council will also be proposing the introduction of a periodic speed limit of 30 km/h outside schools on Arterial routes where the reduction of the speed limit is unlikely on a full time basis. In this review there are five schools to be included in the pilot scheme, entries 4 to 8 inclusive highlighted in red in the Fifth Schedule, and based on the successfulness and the availability of funding, the scheme will be expanded in future phases. Recommendation: Following consideration of the report, the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee recommended to refer the Draft Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2018 to the full City Council for approval to initiate the public consultation process. Councillor Ciarán Cuffe Chairperson, 19 th April, 2018 Page 304

305 Draft DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SPEED LIMIT BYE-LAWS, 2018 Environment and Transportation Department Block 2, Floor 7, Civic Offices Wood Quay, Dublin 8 Page 305

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307 DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SPEED LIMIT BYE-LAWS, 2018 Dublin City Council in exercise of the powers conferred on it by Section 9 of the Road Traffic Act, 2004, and with the consent of Transport Infrastructure Ireland, hereby makes the following bye-laws in respect of certain roads within the area comprising Dublin City. 1. These bye-laws may be cited as the Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws, These bye-laws shall come into operation on the XXXX Eighty kilometres per hour shall be the special speed limit for mechanically propelled vehicles on each of the roads specified in the First Schedule to these bye-laws. 4. Sixty kilometres per hour shall be the special speed limit for mechanically propelled vehicles on each of the roads specified in the Second Schedule to these bye-laws. 5. Thirty kilometres per hour shall be the special speed limit for mechanically propelled vehicles on each of the roads specified in the Third Schedule to these bye-laws. 6. Eighty kilometres per hour shall be the special speed limit for mechanically propelled vehicles on each of the roads specified in the Fourth Schedule to these bye-laws except when the circumstances set out in Article 7 of these bye-laws apply. This speed limit to be indicated by variable message sign. 7. Fifty kilometres per hour shall be the special speed limit for mechanically propelled vehicles on each of the roads specified in the Fourth Schedule to these bye-laws in the event of an incident or maintenance works causing an obstruction or when there is a risk of congestion on the roads. This speed limit to be indicated by variable message sign. 8. Thirty kilometres per hour shall be the special speed limit for mechanically propelled vehicles on each of the roads specified in the Fifth Schedule during the dates and times specified in the schedule. At all other times the speed limit on these roads shall revert to fifty kilometres per hour. 9. Dublin City Special Council Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2016 are hereby revoked. 10. The built up area speed limit of 50 kilometres per hour shall apply to all roads in the Dublin City Council administrative area except those roads and sections of roads listed in the first, second, third, and fourth schedules and as specified in the fifth schedule, to these bye-laws. Page 307

308 FIRST SCHEDULE Eighty kilometres per hour shall be the speed limit for mechanically propelled vehicles on the roads specified within this schedule: 1. Chapelizod Bypass from the South Dublin County Council / Dublin City boundary to its junction with Con Colbert Road. 2. Santry Bypass northbound, from a point 135 metres south of the south face of the west abutment of the southern bridge of the Coolock Lane Interchange northwards to the Fingal County Council / Dublin City boundary. Page 308

309 SECOND SCHEDULE Sixty kilometres per hour shall be the speed limit for mechanically propelled vehicles on the roads specified within this schedule: 1. James Larkin Road (from Watermill Road junction to Howth Road junction). 2. Howth Road between a point 32 metres east of its junction with St. Assam s Road East and its junction with Kilbarrack Road. 3. Oscar Traynor Road between a point 65 metres west of its junction with Dundaniel Road and a point 74 metres north-west of its junction with the Malahide Road. 4. Finglas Road from a point 90 metres west of junction of Finglas Road and Tower View Cottages (adjacent to Glasnevin Cemetery) to the Finglas By Pass. 5. Finglas By Pass from Finglas Road to North Road. 6. North Road from the junction of North Road and Finglas By Pass to Fingal County Council / Dublin City boundary. 7. Kylemore Road between its junction with Naas Road and a point 46 metres south of Kylemore Road railway bridge. 8. Walkinstown Avenue between its junction with Naas Road and its junction with Long Mile Road. 9. Long Mile Road between the South Dublin County Council / Dublin City boundary and a point 46 metres west of its junction with Walkinstown Parade. 10. Stillorgan Road between the Dún Laoghaire- Rathdown County Council / Dublin City boundary and a point 180 metres south of its junction with Anglesea Road., 11. Chapelizod Road between a point 100 metres west of its junction with Phoenix Park access at Islandbridge Gate and a point 100 metres east of its junction with Phoenix Park access at Chapelizod Gate. Page 309

310 12. Griffith Avenue between a point 100 metres west of its junction with Ballymun Road and a point 100 metres east of its junction with Ballygall Road East. 13. Con Colbert Road, from Con Colbert Road Chapelizod By Pass junction to a point 150 metres west of its junction with South Circular Road. 14. Malahide Road between a point 50 metres north-east of its junction with the roundabout at Artane to a point 50 metres south west of its junction with the Northern Cross Extension and Clare Hall Avenue. 15. Northern Cross Extension, from its junction with M1 motorway to a point 50 metres west of it s junction with Malahide Road 16. Clare Hall Avenue from a point 50 metres east of its junction with Malahide Road to a point 106m west of its junction with Grange Road. 17. Malahide Road from a point 50 metres north of its junction with N32 and Clare Hall Avenue to the Fingal County Council / Dublin City boundary. 18. St. John s Road West from its junction with Military Road to its junction with South Circular Road. 19. Naas Road from the South Dublin County Council / Dublin City boundary to its junction with Kylemore Road. 20. Grange Road from a point 57m east of its junction with Clare Hall Avenue to the Fingal County Council / Dublin City boundary. 21. Santry By Pass northbound from the north face of the east abutment of the Shantalla Road over bridge to a point 135m south of the south face of the west abutment of the southern bridge of the Coolock Lane Interchange. 22. The northbound diverging lane (exit ramp) of the Santry By Pass at the Coolock Lane Interchange, from a point 165m from the line of the south face of the west abutment of southern bridge at interchange northwards to a point 87m from this line. 23. Santry By Pass southbound from a point 127m south of the south face of the east abutment of the southern bridge at interchange to the north face of the east abutment of the Shantalla Road over bridge. Page 310

311 24. Southbound converging lane (entry ramp) at the Coolock Lane Interchange, from a point 5m from the line of the south face of the east abutment of the southern bridge at interchange, to junction with Santry By Pass. 25. R148 Chapelizod Bypass outbound carriageway, from a point 105m east, of the intersection of the Kylemore Road with the R148 Chapelizod Bypass, westbound to the City/ County Boundary at Palmerstown. Page 311

312 THIRD SCHEDULE Thirty kilometres per hour shall be the speed limit for mechanically propelled vehicles on the roads specified in this schedule. NORTH INNER CITY Abbey Cottages, Abbey Street Lower, Abbey Street Middle, Abbey Street Upper, Anglesea Row, Anne Street North, Arran Street East, Bachelors Walk, Bachelors Way, Balls Lane, Bath Lane, Beresford Lane, Beresford Street, Bethesda Place, Bladder Alley, Bloom Lane, Britain Place, Byrnes Lane West, Campbell's Court, Capel Street,Cathal Brugha Street, Cathedral Street, Cavendish Row, Champions Avenue, Chancery Place, Chancery Street, Chapel Lane, Charles Street West, Church Avenue, Church Terrace, Coles Lane, Cuckoo Lane, Cumberland Street North, Denmark Street Great, Deverell Place, Dominick Lane, Dominick Place, Earl Place, Earl Street North, Eden Quay, Father Matthew Square, Findlater Place, Frederick Court, Frederick Lane North, Frederick Street North, Gardiner Place, Gardiner Row, George's Hill, George's Place, Graham's Court, Granby Lane, Granby Place, Granby Row, Grattan Bridge, Greek Street, Green Street, Grenville Lane, Grenville Street, Halston Street, Hamilton Court, Harbour Court, Hardwicke Lane, Hardwicke Place, Hardwicke Street, Henry Place, Henry Street, Hill Street, Hotel Yard, Jervis Lane Lower, Jervis Lane Upper, Jervis Street, Kanes Court, Kellys Row, King Street North, King's Inns Street, Liffey Street Lower, Liffey Street Upper, Little Britain Street, Little Green Street, Litton Lane, Loftus Lane, Marlborough Place, Marlborough Street, Mary Street, Mary Street Little, Mary's Abbey, Mary's Lane, Meetinghouse Lane, Millennium Walkway, Moore Lane, Moore Street, Morgan Place, Nerney's Court, New Street North, North Great George's Street, North Lotts, Northumberland Square, O'Connell Bridge, O'Connell Street Lower, O'Connell Street Upper, Old Abbey Street, O'Rahilly Parade, Ormond Place, Ormond Quay Lower, Ormond Quay Upper, Ormond Square, Parnell Place, Parnell Square East, Parnell Square North, Parnell Square West, Parnell Street, Prince's Street North, Proby's Lane, Rosie Hackett Bridge, Rutland Place, Ryder's Row, Sackville Place Saint Anthony's Place, Saint Michan's Place Saint Michan's Street, Sampsons Lane, Sean MacDermott Street Lower, Sean MacDermott Street Upper, Stirrup Lane, Strand Street Great, Strand Street Little, Strong's Court, Swift's Row, Talbot Arch, Talbot Lane, Talbot Street, Temple Lane North, Temple Street, Thomas Lane, Tinkers Court, Williams Lane, Wolfe Tone Street. Page 312

313 SOUTH INNER CITY Adair Lane, Adam Court, Anglesea Street, Anne Street South, Anne's Lane, Asdill's Row, Aston Place, Aston Quay, Aungier Lane, Aungier Place, Aungier Street, Baggot Street Lower, Balfe Street, Bedford Lane, Bedford Row, Bishop Street, Borris Court, Bow Lane East, Bride Close, Bride Street, Burgh Quay, Carlisle Court, Castle Market, Castle Street, Cecilia Street, Chancery Lane, Chatham Lane, Chatham Row, Chatham Street, Christchurch Place, Church Lane, Clare Lane, Clare Street, Clarendon Market, Clarendon Row, Clarendon Street, Coggle's Court, College Green, College Street, Cook Street, Cope Street, Copper Alley, Coppinger Row, Cork Hill, Corn Exchange Place, Cows Lane, Crampton Court, Crampton Quay, Crane Lane, Cross Lane South, Crow Street, Crown Alley, Cuffe Lane, Cuffe Street, Curved Street, Dame Court, Dame Lane, Dame Street, Dawson Court, Dawson Lane, Dawson Street, Digges Lane, Digges Street Upper, D'Olier Street, Drury Street, Duke Lane Lower, Duke Lane Upper, Duke Street, Essex Gate, Essex Street East, Essex Street West, Eustace Street, Exchange Court, Exchange Street Lower, Exchange Street Upper, Exchequer Street, Fade Street, Fishamble Street, Fleet Street, Foster Place, Fownes Street Lower, Fownes Street Upper, Frederick Street South, Frederick Walk, Garter Court, George's Quay, Glendinning Lane, Glover's Alley, Golden Lane, Grafton Street, Harry Street, Hawkins Street, Hoey's Court, John Field Road, Johns Lane East, Johnson Place, Johnson's Court, Joshua Lane, Kevin Street Lower, Kildare Place, Kildare Street, King Street South, Leinster Lane, Leinster Market, Leinster Street South, Lemon Street, Longford Lane, Longford Street Great, Longford Street Little, Lord Edward Street, Lord Mayors Walk, Meeting House Square, Mercer Street Lower, Mercer Street Upper, Merchant's Arch, Merchant's Quay, Merrion Row, Merrion Square West, Merrion Street Upper, Molesworth Place, Molesworth Street, Nassau Street, New Bride Street, Noel Purcell Walk, Oliver Alley, Palace Street, Parliament Row, Parliament Street, Peter Row, Peter Street, Poolbeg Street, Price's Lane, Proud's Lane, Redmond's Hill, Ross Road, Royal Hibernian Way, Saint Andrew Street, Saint Andrew's Lane, Saint Audoens Arch, Saint Audoen's Terrace, Saint Michael's Close, Saint Michaels Hill, Saint Stephens Green East, Saint Stephens Green North, Saint Stephens Green West, School House Lane East, Schoolhouse Lane West, Setanta Place, Ship Street Great, Ship Street Little, South Great George's Street, Stephen Street Lower, Stephen Street Upper, Suffolk Street, Swan Yard, Sycamore Street, Tangier Lane, Temple Bar, Temple Bar Square, Temple Lane South, Townsend Street, Trinity Street, Wellington Quay, Werburgh Street, Westmoreland Street, Whitefriar Place, Whitefriar Street, Wicklow Lane, Wicklow Street, Wood Street, York Street Page 313

314 ROADS OUTSIDE THE CITY CENTRE ZONE Aberdeen Street, Adair Court, Adelaide Court, Albert Court East, Albert Place East, Albert Place West, Albert Terrace, Aldborough Parade,Aldborough Place, Aldborough Square, Alexandra Terrace, Allingham Street, Almeida Avenue, Annaly Road, Annamoe Drive, Annamoe Parade, Annamoe Park, Annamoe Road, Annamoe Terrace, Arbour Hill, Arbour Place, Arbour Terrace, Arbutus Place, Ard Righ Place, Ard Righ Road, Ardee Street, Ardmore Avenue, Arklow Street, Arnott Street, Aikenhead Avenue, Arran Quay Terrace, Arran Street West, Arranmore Avenue, Asgard Road, Ash Grove, Ash Street, Ashford Cottages, Ashford Place, Ashford Street, Ashmount Court, Auburn Street, Auburn Walk, Aughrim Court, Aughrim Lane, Aughrim Place, Aughrim Street, Ave Maria Road, Avenue Road, Avondale Avenue, Avondale Road, Back Lane, Baggot Close, Baggot Court, Baggotrath Place, Bailey's Row, Basin Street Lower, Basin View, Bass Place, Beaver Close, Beaver Street, Bella Avenue, Bella Place, Bella Street, Bellmans Walk, Bells Lane, Belmont Place, Belvedere Avenue, Belvedere Court, Belvedere Place, Belvedere Road, Belvedere Square, Belview, Ben Edair Road, Benburb Street, Benson Street, Berkeley Avenue, Berkeley Place, Berkeley Road, Berkeley Street, Black Street, Blackhall Court, Blackhall Parade, Blackhall Place, Blackhall Street, Blackhall Walk, Blackhorse Grove, Blackpitts, Blessington Court, Blessington Lane, Blessington Place, Blessington Street, Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield Cottages, Bloomfield Park, Boardmans Lane, Bolton Street, Bond Street, Bonham Street, Bow Bridge, Bow Bridge Place, Bow Lane West, Bow Street, Boyne Lane, Boyne Street, Brabazon Place, Brabazon Row, Brabazon Square, Brabazon Street, Bracken's Lane, Bradogue Court, Brainboro Terrace, Braithwaite Street, Branavilla, Brandon Terrace, Bregia Road, Brickfield Lane, Bride Road, Bridge Water Quay, Bridgefoot Street, Britain Quay, Broadstone, Broadstone Avenue, Broadstone Place, Brodir Row, Brookfield Road, Brookfield Street, Brown Street North, Brown Street South, Brunswick Place, Brunswick Street North, Brunswick Villas, Buckingham Street Lower, Buckingham Street Upper, Bull Alley Street, Burgess Lane, Burke Place, Butler's Peir, Byrne's Lane, Cabra Drive, Cabra Grove, Cabra Mews, Cabra Park, Camden Court, Camden Market, Camden Place, Camden Row, Camden Street Lower, Camden Street Upper, Camden Villas, Cameron Square, Cameron Street, Campbell's Lane, Campbell's Place, Campbells Row, Canon Lillis Avenue, Cards Lane, Carlingford Parade, Carlisle Street, Carman's Hall, Carnew Street, Carrick Terrace, Carrickfoyle Terrace, Carrolls Court, Castle Terrace, Cathedral Lane, Cathedral View Court, Cathedral View Walk, Catherine Court, Catherine Lane East, Catherine Street, Catherine's Lane, Cavalry Row, Celstine Avenue, Ceannt Fort, Chamber Street, Charlemont Bridge, Charlemont Mall, Charlemont Place, Charles Lane, Charles Street Great, Charleville Mall, Charleville Road, Charlotte Way, Cheltenham Place, Cherrymount Park, Church Avenue South, Church Lane South, City Quay, Clanbrassil Close, Clanbrassil Terrace, Clanwilliam Place, Clanwilliam Square, Clarence Mangan Road, Clarence Mangan Square, Clarence Place Great, Clarence Street Great North, Clarion Quay, Clarke's Terrace, Clonmel Street, Coburg Place, Coke Lane, Colbert's Fort, Coleraine Street, Collins Square, Commons Street, Connaught Parade, Convent Close, Convent Place, Coolevin Road, Coombe Court, Costello's Cottages, Cow Parlour, Cowper Street, Crane Street, Creighton Street, Crinan Strand, Cromwells Quarters, Crosstick Alley, Cuala Road, Cumberland Court, Cumberland Road, Cumberland Street South, Curzon Street, Dakota Court, Dalymount, Dalymount Lane, Daniel Street, Darley Terrace, Dartmouth Walk, Davis Place, Dermot O Hurley Avenue, De Burgh Road, De Valera Place, Dean Swift Square, Delvin Road, Denzille Lane, Derrynane Parade, Derrynane Square, Desmond Street, Devery's Lane, Devlin's Place, Dillon Place South, Dolphin Avenue, Dolphin House, Dolphin Park, Dolphins Barn Page 314

315 Bridge, Dominick Street Lower, Dominick Street Upper, Donnellan Avenue, Donore Avenue (north of the junction with South Circular Road), Donore Road, Donore Terrace, Donovan Lane, Doon Avenue, Dorset Lane, Dorset Place, Dowling's Court, Dowth Avenue, Drumalee Avenue, Drumalee Court, Drumalee Drive, Drumalee Grove, Drumalee Park, Drumalee Road, Drumcondra Road Lower, Duck Lane, Dufferin Avenue, Dunne Street, Doris Street, Earl Street South, Earlsfort Terrace, Ebenezer Terrace, Eblana Villas, Eccles Court, Eccles Place, Eccles Street, Echlin Street, Ellesmere Avenue, Ellis Court, Ellis Street, Ely Place, Ely Place Upper, Emerald Place, Emerald Square, Emerald Street, Emerald Terrace, Emmet Street, Emor Street, Emorville Avenue, Empress Plac, Engine Alley, Enniskerry Road, Erne Place, Erne Place Little,Erne Place Lower,Erne Street Lower, Erne Street Upper, Erne Terrace (Front), Erne Terrace (Rear), Erris Road,, Eugene Street, Eustace Bridge, Everton Avenue, Ewington Lane, Exchange Plac, Farrell's Lane, Fassaugh Road, Faussagh Avenue, Fenian Street, Ferrymans Crossing, Fertullagh Road, Findlater Street, Fingal Place, Fingal Street, Finn Street, First Avenue, Fitzgibbon Lane, Fitzgibbon Street, Fitzwilliam Quay, Fitzwilliam Court, Fitzwilliam Lane, Fitzwilliam Place North, Fitzwilliam Square North, Fitzwilliam Square South, Fitzwilliam Square West, Florence Street, Foley Street, Fontenoy Street, Forbes Lane, Forbes Street, Fountain Place, Fourth Avenue, Francis Street, Frankfort Cottages, Frenchman's Lane, Friary Avenue, Friary Grove, Fumbally Lane, Galmoy Road, Garden Lane, Garden Terrace, Gardiner Lane, Geoffrey Keating Road, Gerald Street, George's Dock, George's Lane, George's Wharf, Geraldine Street, Gilbert Road, Glenard Avenue, Glengarriff Crescent, Glengarriff Parade, Glenmalure Park, Gloucester Lane, Gloucester Place, Gloucester Place Lower, Gloucester Place Upper, Gloucester Street South, Godfrey Place, Goldsmith Street, Gordon Street, Gordon Place, Graham's Row, Grand Canal Bank, Grand Canal Street Lower ( Westwards After The Junction With Macken Street) Grand Canal Place, Grand Canal Quay,Grand Canal View, Grangegorman Lower, Grangegorman Upper, Grantham Place, Grantham Street, Grant's Row, Grattan Court East, Grattan Court West, Grattan Place, Grattan Street, Gray Square, Gray Street, Great Western Avenue, Great Western Square East, Great Western Square North, Great Western Square South, Great Western Square West, Great Western Villas, Green Street East, Greenore Court, Greenore Terrace, Greenville Avenue, Greenville Parade, Greenville Terrace, Grove Mews, Guildford Place, Hagan's Court, Halliday Road, Halliday Square, Halpin's Row, Hamilton Row, Hamilton Street, Hammond Lane, Hammond Street, Hanbury Lane, Hanover Lane, Hanover Quay, Hanover Square, Hanover Street East, Hanover Street West, Harbour Master Place, Harbourmaster Street, Harcourt Lane, Harcourt Row, Harcourt Street, Harcourt Terrace, Harcourt Terrace Lane, Harman Street, Harmony Row, Harold Road, Haroldville Avenue, Harrington Court, Harty Court, Harty Place, Hatch Lane, Hatch Place, Hatch Street Lower, Hatch Street Upper, Hasting Street, Haymarket, Healy Street, Hendrick Lane, Hendrick Place, Hendrick Street, Henrietta Lane, Henrietta Place, Henrietta Street, Herbert Lane, Herbert Place, Herbert Street, Herberton Bridge, Herberton Park, Herberton Road (from Rialto Roundabout to the Grand Canal) Heytesbury Street, Hogan Avenue, Hogan Court, Hogan Place, Holles Place, Holles Row, Holles Street, Hospital Lane, Hope Street, Huband Bridge, Hume Street, Huxley Crescent, Howard Street, Imaal Road, Ingram Road, Innisfallen Parade, Inn's Quay, Irwin Court, Irwin Street, Island Bridge, Island Street, Island Villa, Ivar Street, Ivy Terrace, James Joyce Street, James Street East, James's Place East, Jane Ville, Jerome Connor Place, John Dillon Street, John Street North, John Street South, John Street West, John's Lane West, Josephine Avenue,, Joy Street, Kearns Court, Kearn's Place, Kelly's Lane, Kenmare Parade, Kevin Street Upper, Killarney Avenue, Killarney Parade, Killarney Street, Kilmainham Lane, Kinahan Street, Kingram Place, King's Inn's Court, Kingsbridge, Kingsland Lane, Kingsland Parade, Kingsland Park Avenue, Kirwan Street, Kirwan Street Cottages, La Touche Bridge, Lad Lane, Lad Lane Page 315

316 Upper, Lady's Lane, Lamb Alley, Langrishe Place, Laverty Court, Leeson Close, Leeson Lane, Leeson Place, Leeson Street Lower (From The Grand Canal To The Junction With Fitzwilliam Place), Leinster Street South, Leix Road, Lennox Place, Lennox Street, Lennox Terrace, Leo Avenue, Leo Street, Leslie's Buildings, Liberty Lane, Liberty Square, Liffey Street West, Lime Street, Lincoln Lane, Lincoln Place, Linenhall Parade, Linenhall Street, Linenhall Terrace, Lisburn Street, Little Fitzwilliam Place, Lombard Court, Lombard Street East, Lombard Street West, Long Lane, Long Lane, Long Lane Close, Long's Place, Longwood Avenue, Loreto Road, Lourdes Road, Love Lane East, Lucky Lane, Luke Street, Lullymore Terrace, Lurgan Street, Lynch's Place, Mabbot Lane, Macartney Bridge, Mackies Place, Madden Road, Maddens Court, Madison Road, Magennis Place, Magennis Square, Malachi Road, Mallin Avenue, Malpas Place, Malpas Street, Malpas Terrace, Manor Place, Manor Street Business Park, Maquay Bridge, Mariners Port, Marion Villas, Mark Street, Market Street South, Mark's Alley West, Mark's Lane, Marlborough Mews, Marlborough Road, Marmion Court, Marne Villas, Marrowbone Lane, Marrowbone Lane Close, Marshal Lane, Marshalsea Lane, Martin Street, Maunsell Place, Maxwell Street, May Lane, Mayfield Road, Mayor Street Lower, Mc Kenny Bridge, Mc Mahon Street, McDowell Avenue, McGuinness Cottages, Meade's Terrace, Meath Market, Meath Place, Meath Square, Meath Street, Merrion Close, Merrion Court, Merrion Place, Merrion Square East, Merrion Square South, Merrion Street Lower, Merton Avenue, Merton Park, Military Road, Mill Lane, Mill Street, Millbrook Terrace, Misery Hill, Moira Road, Moland Place, Molyneux Yard, Monck Place, Montague Court, Montague Lane, Montague Place, Montague Street, Montpelier Court, Montpelier Drive, Montpelier Gardens, Montpelier Hill, Montpelier Park, Morning Star Avenue, Morning Star Road, Moss Street, Mount Street Crescent,Mount Street Upper, Mount Temple Road, Mountjoy Lane, Mountjoy Parade, Mountjoy Place, Mountjoy Square East, Mountjoy Square North, Mountjoy Square South, Mountjoy Street, Mountjoy Street Middle, Mountshannon Road, Muckross Parade, Mullinahack, Munster Street, Murphy's Lane, Murtagh Road, Myrtle Street, Nelson Street, New Ireland Road, New Row South, New Row Square, New Street Gardens, Newgrange Road, Newmarket, Newmarket Street, Newport Street, Niall Street, Nicholas Avenue, Norfolk Road, Norseman Place, North Great Clarence Street, Norton's Avenue, Oakfield Place, O'Carolan Road, O'Connell AvenueO'Curry Avenue, O'Curry Road, O'Devaney Gardens, O'Donovan Road, Offaly Road, Olaf Road, Village, Old Mill Court, Oliver Plunkett Avenue, Oliver Bond Street, O'Neill's Buildings, O'Reilly Avenue, Oriel Hall, Oriel Street Lower, Oriel Street Upper, Ormond Street, Orr's Terrace, Oscar Square, Ostman Place, Our Lady's Close, Our Lady's Road, Ovoca Road, Owen's Avenue, Oxmantown Lane, Oxmantown Road, Ormeau Street, Palmerston Place, Paradise Place, Park Avenue West, Park Lane East, Park Terrace, Park View West, Parkgate Place, Parkgate Street, Parnell Bridge, Paul Street, Pearse Grove, Pearse Square, Pembroke Lane, Pembroke Place, Pembroke Row, Pembroke Street Lower, Pembroke Street Upper, Peter Place, Peterson's Court, Petrie Road, Phibsborough Avenue, Philomena Terrace, Phibsborough Place, Phoenix Court, Phoenix Manor, Phoenix Street North, Pig Lane, Pim Street, Pimlico, Pimlico Cottages, Pleasants Lane, Pleasants Place, Pleasants Street, Poole Street, Portland Close, Portland Court, Portland Place, Portland Square, Portland Street North, Portland Street West, Portmahon Drive, Portobello, Portobello Harbour, Portobello Place, Portobello Road, Portobello Square, Power's Court, Power's Square, Prebend Street, Preston Street, Priestfield Cottages, Priestfield Drive, Primrose Avenue, Primrose Street, Prince's Street North, Prince's Street South, Protestant Row, Provost Row, Pump Alley, Pyro Villas, Penrose Street, Quarry Road, Queen Street, Quinn Avenue, Quinns Lane, Railway Street, Railway Terrace, Rainsford Avenue, Rainsford Street, Rathdown Road Rathdown Square, Raymond Street, Red Cow Lane, Reginald Square, Reginald Street, Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Page 316

317 Place, Reilly's Avenue, Reillys Cottages, Reuben Avenue, Reuben Square, Reuben Street, Rialto Buildings, Rialto Cottages, Rialto Drive, Rialto Park, Rialto Street, Richmond Cottages, Richmond Cottages North, Richmond Crescent, Richmond Lane, Richmond Parade, Richmond Place South, Richmond Row, Richmond Street North, Richmond Villas, Robert Street, Robert Street South, Robinson's Court, Rock Lane, Roe Lane, Roger's Lane, Rosary Terrace, Rosary Road, Rosedale Terrace, Rosemount Road, Ross Street, Rostrevor Terrace, Rothe Abbey, Rowserstown Lane, Royal Canal Bank, Royal Canal Court, Royal Canal Terrace, Royse Road, Rutland Cottages, Rutland Court, Rutland Place North, Rutland Row, Rutland Street Lower, Rutledge Cottages, Rutledge Terrace, Saint Albans Road, Saint Anne's Road South, Saint Anthony's Road, Saint Attracta Road, Saint Augustine Street, Saint Benedict's Gardens, Saint Bricin's Park, Saint Catherine's Avenue, Saint Catherine's Lane West, Saint David's Terrace, Saint Eithne Road, Saint Fintan Road, Saint Fintan Terrace, Saint Francis' Square, Saint Ignatius Avenue, Saint Ignatius Road, Saint James Avenue, Saint James's Terrace, Saint Jarlath Road, Saint John's Avenue, Saint John's Road West (East Of Its Junction With Military Road), Saint John's Street,Saint John's Terrace, Saint Joseph Street, Saint Joseph's Parade, Saint Joseph's Place, Saint Joseph's Road, Saint Joseph's Terrace, Saint Josephs Villas, Saint Kevin's Avenue, Saint Kevin's Cottages, Saint Kevin's Parade, Saint Kevin's Road, Saint Laurence Place East, Saint Laurence Place West, Saint Margaret's Avenue, Saint Margaret's Avenue, Saint Margaret's Terrace, Saint Mary's Avenue North, Saint Mary's Place North, Saint Magdalen Terrace, Saint Mary's Terrace, Saint Michaels Place, Saint Michaels Terrace, Saint Nicholas Place, Saint Patrick's Close, Saint Patrick's Place, Saint Patrick's Terrace, Saint Peter's Avenue, Saint Peter's Close, Saint Peters Court, Saint Peters Lane, Saint Peter's Road, Saint Peters Square, Saint Stephens Green South, Saint Teresa's Gardens, Saint Thomas Road, Saint Vincent Street North, Saint Vincent Street South, Sandford Avenue, Sandford Garden, Sandford Park, Sandwith Street Lower, Sandwith Street Upper, Sarsfield Street, School Street, Sean O'Casey Avenue, Sean Tracey House, Second Avenue, Seville Terrace, Shamrock Cottages, Shamrock Place, Shamrock Street, Shamrock Terrace, Shandon Crescent, Shandon Drive, Shandon Gardens, Shandon Green, Shandon Mill, Shandon Park, Shandon Road, Shannon Terrace, Shaw Street, Shea's Court, Shea's Lane, Sheriff Street Lower, Sherrard Avenue, Sherrard Court, Sherrard Street Lower, Sherrard Street Upper, Sigurd Road, Simmons Place, Sir John Rogerson's Quay (Between The Junctions With Cardiff Lane And The Samuel Beckett Bridge), Sitric Place, Sitric Road, Slade Row, Smithfield, Southfield, Spencer Dock, Spencer Row, Spencer Street South, Spire View, Spitalfields, Spring Garden Lane, Stable Lane, Stable Lane, Stamer Street, Stanhope Green, Stanhope Street, Stanley Street, Steeven's Lane, Stephen's Lane, Stephen's Place, Stokes Place, Store Street, Stratford Row, Sugar House Lane, Suir Bridge, Sullivan Street, Summer Arch, Summer Place, Summer Street North, Summer Street South, Summerhill Place, Susan Terrace, Somerset Street, South Dock Place, Swan Alley, Sweeney's Terrace, Swift's Alley, Swords Street, Synge Lane, Synge Place, Synge Street, Synnott Place, Synnott Row, Talbot Place, Taylor's Lane, Temple Cottages, Temple Court, Temple Lane, Temple Street West, Temple Villas, Tenterfields, Terrace Place, The Coombe (West Of St Luke s Avenue), The Courtyard, The Lawns, The Paddocks, The Richmond Apartments, The Windmill, Third Avenue, Thomas Court, Thomas Davis Street South, Thompson Cottages, Thor Place, Tom Kelly Road, Tomar Court, Tramway Cottages, Traynor Place, Tyrrell Place, Ulster Street, Upper Cross Road, Usher Street, Ushers Lane, Valentia Parade, Vauxhall Avenue, Veronica Terrace, Vernon Street, Verschoyle Court, Verschoyle Place, Vicar Street, Victoria Street, Viking Place, Viking Road, Vintage Court, Walworth Road, Ward's Hill, Warren Street, Warrenmount, Warrenmount Place, Warrington Lane, Warrington Place, Washington Street, Watkin's Square, Watling Street, Weaver Lane, Weaver's Close, Weaver's Square, Weaver's Street, Page 317

318 Wellesley Place, Wellington Place North, Wellington Street Lower, Wellington Street Upper, Wesley Place, Western Way, Westland Court, Westland Row, Wexford Street, White's Lane, William Street North, William Street South, Williams Place Lower, Williams Place South, William's Place Upper, Willie Bermingham Place, Wilson's Place, Wilson's Terrace, Wilton Place, Wilton Terrace, Windmill Lane, Windsor Place, Windsor Terrace, Wolseley Street, Wood Lane, Wormwood Gate, Yarnhall Street. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY STRAND ROAD, BEACH ROAD, CHURCH AVENUE, LONDONBRIDGE ROAD, BATH AVENUE, SHELBOURNE ROAD, MERRION ROAD. THESE STREETS INCLUDE: Adelaide, Ailesbury Gardens, Ailesbury Mews, Ailesbury Park, Ailesbury Road, Ballsbridge Avenue, Ballsbridge Park, Ballsbridge Wood, Beach Avenue, Beach Drive, Beatty's Avenue, Churchill Terrace, Claremont Park, Claremont Road, Crampton Avenue, Cranfield Place, Dodder View Cottages, Dromard Terrace, Durham Road, Estate Cottages, Fairfield Court, Farney Park, Gilford Avenue, Gilford Court, Gilford Drive, Gilford Park, Gilford Pines, Gilford Road, Gilford Terrace, Granite Place, Havelock Place, Havelock Square, Havelock Terrace, Herbert Cottages, Herbert Road, Holyrood Park, Homelee, Iveragh Court, Keegans Cottages, Kirkwood, Lansdowne Hall, Lansdowne Lane, Lansdowne Road, Lansdowne Square, Lansdowne Village, Lea Crescent, Lea Road, Leahy's Terrace, Lennon's Cottages, Londonbridge Drive, Marine Drive, Martello Mews, Martello View, Martello Wood, Merlyn Drive, Merlyn Park, Merlyn Road, Merrion Strand, Merrion Village, Moyross, Newbridge Avenue, Newbridge Drive, Newbridge Mews, Newgrove Avenue, Oaklands Drive, Oaklands Park, O'Connell Gardens, Oswald Road, Park Avenue, Park Court, Park Lane, Prince Of Wales Terrace, Radcliff Hall, Railway Cottages, Richelieu Park, Saint Alban's Park, Saint John's, Saint John's Road, Sandymount Avenue, Sandymount Castle Drive, Sandymount Castle Park, Sandymount Castle Road, Sandymount Court, Sandymount Green, Sandymount Road, Seabury, Seafort Avenue, Seafort Cottages, Seafort Gardens, Seafort Terrace, Seafort Villas, Serpentine Avenue, Serpentine Park, Serpentine Road, Serpentine Terrace, Shaws Lane, Shelbourne Avenue, Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury Park, Spafield Terrace, Strand Mews, Sydenham Court, Sydenham Road, Sydney Parade Avenue, The Grove, The Sweepstakes, Tritonville Avenue, Tritonville Close, Tritonville Court, Tritonville Crescent, Tritonville Road, Vavasour Square, Wilfield, Wilfield Park, Wilfield Road, Willow Field, Willow Mews. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY DAVITT ROAD, NAAS ROAD, WALKINSTOWN AVENUE, CROMWELLFORT ROAD, KIMMAGE ROAD WEST, KIMMAGE ROAD LOWER, SUNDRIVE ROAD, HERBERTON ROAD (SOUTH OF GRAND CANAL), DOLPHIN ROAD, WALKINSTOWN ROAD, LONG MILE ROAD, KILDARE ROAD, DRIMNAGH ROAD, CRUMLIN ROAD. Ardagh Road, Armagh Road, Ashling Close, Balfe Avenue, Balfe Road, Balfe Road East, Bangor Drive, Bangor Road, Benbulbin Avenue, Benbulbin Road, Benmadigan Road, Bigger Lane, Bigger Road, Blarney Park, Brandon Road, Brickfield Drive, Brookfield, Brookfield Green, Bunting Road, Captain's Avenue, Captain's Drive, Captain's Road, Carrow Road, Cashel Avenue, Cashel Road, Clogher Road, Page 318

319 Clonard Road, Clonfert Road, Clonmacnoise Grove, Clonmacnoise Road, Cloyne Road, Comeragh Road, Cooley Road, Crotty Avenue, Crumlin Park, Curlew Road, Davitt House, Derry Drive, Derry Park, Derry Road, Devenish Road, Dolphin Court, Donard Road, Dowland Road, Downpatrick Road, Dromard Road, Dromore Road, Durrow Road, Errigal Gardens, Errigal Road, Esposito Road, Father Kitt Court, Faughart Road, Ferns Road, Fernvale Drive, Field Avenue, Fort Ostman, Fortfield Road, Galtymore Close, Galtymore Drive, Galtymore Park, Galtymore Road, Grove Court, Hardebeck Avenue, Harty Avenue, Harty Court, Hazel Park, Herberton Bridge, Herberton Drive, Hughes Road East, Hughes Road North, Hughes Road South, Innismore, Iveagh Gardens, John Mccormack Avenue, Keeper Road, Kells Road, Kildare Park, Kilfenora Road, Kilnamanagh Road, Kilworth Road, Knocknarea Avenue, Knocknarea Road, Kylemore Road, Landsdowne Valley Park, Lansdowne Valley, Leighlin Road, Lisle Road, Lismore Road, Lissadel Avenue, Lissadel Court, Lissadel Drive, Lissadel Green, Lissadel Road, Lorcan O'Toole Court, Lorcan O'Toole Park, Mangerton Road, Moeran Road, Monasterboice Road, Mourne Road, Muirfield Drive, O'Brien Road, O'Dwyer Road, Old County Glen, Old County Road, Park Crescent, Percy French Road, Poddle Close, Poddle Green, Poddle Park, Rafter's Avenue, Rafter's Lane, Rafters Road, Raleigh Square, Raphoe Road, Ravensdale Close, Ravensdale Drive, Ravensdale Park, Rockmeade Court, Royston, Royston Court, Royston Village, Saint Agnes Park, Saint Agnes Road, Saint Martin's Drive, Saint Martin's Park, Saint Mary's Crescent, Saint Mary's Drive, Saint Mary's Park, Saint Mary's Road, Saint Teresa's Lane, Saint Teresa's Road, Saul Road, Slane Road, Slievebloom Road, Slievemore Road, Slievenamon Road, Somerville Avenue, Somerville Drive, Somerville Green, Somerville Park, Sperrin Road, Stanford Green, Stannaway Avenue, Stannaway Court, Stannaway Drive, Stannaway Road, Thomas Moore Road, Tonguefield Road, Walkinstown Close, Walkinstown Drive, Walkinstown Green, Walkinstown Parade, Walkinstown Road, Walkinstown Crescent, Walkinstown Park, Wallace Road, Windmill Avenue, Windmill Crescent, Windmill Park, Windmill Road. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY GRIFFITH AVENUE, PHILIPSBURGH AVENUE, FAIRVIEW STRAND, FAIRVIEW, MARINO MART, MALAHIDE ROAD. Brian Avenue, Brian Road, Brian Terrace, Carleton Road, Casino Road, Croydon Gardens, Croydon Green, Croydon Park Avenue, Croydon Terrace, Fairview Avenue Lower, Fairview Avenue Upper, Fairview Green, Fairview Terrace, Haverty Road, Marino Court, Marino Green, Marino Park, Marino Park Avenue, Melrose Court, Merville Avenue, Morrogh Terrace, Philipsburgh Terrace, Saint Aidan's Park, Saint Aidan's Park Avenue, Saint Aidan's Park Road, Saint Declan's Road, Saint Declan's Terrace, Saint Joseph's Terrace, Shelmartin Avenue, Shelmartin Terrace, Turlogh Parade, Windsor Avenue, Windsor Lane, Windsor Villas. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY HOME FARM ROAD, BOTANIC AVENUE, DRUMCONDRA ROAD UPPER, MOBHI ROAD. Barron Place, College Manor, Comyn Place, Ferguson Road, Fleming Road, Hardiman Road, Joyce Road, Millbourne Avenue, Millmount Avenue, Millmount Place, Millmount Terrace, Millmount Villas, O'Brien's Place, O'Daly Road, O'Neachtain Road, Walsh Road, Windele Road,Woodville Road. Page 319

320 THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY BALLYMUN ROAD, GRIFFITH AVENUE, BALLYGALL ROAD EAST, BENEAVIN DRIVE AND GLASNEVIN AVENUE. West Park Drive, St. Canice s Road, Hillcrest Park, Glasilawn Road, Glasnevin Park, Glasnevin Drive, Clonmel Road, Wadelai Road, Wadelai Green, St. Pappin Road, Dean Swift Road, Dean Swift Green, St. Pappin Green, St. Pappin Road, Drapier Road, Drapier Green, Clonmel Road, St. Canice s Park, Stormanstown Road. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY BEAUMONT ROAD, KILMORE ROAD, MALAHIDE ROAD, COLLINS AVENUE. Artane Castle Service Road, Celtic Park Avenue, Celtic Park Road, Chestnut Court, Collins Avenue Extension, Collins Park, Collinswood, Coolatree Close, Coolatree Road, Dromawling Road, Drombawn Avenue, Dromeen Avenue, Dromlee Crescent, Dromnanane Park, Dromnanane Road, Elm Mount Avenue, Elm Mount Close, Elm Mount Court, Elm Mount Crescent, Elm Mount Drive, Elm Mount Grove, Elm Mount Heights, Elm Mount Lawn, Elm Mount Park, Elm Mount Rise, Elm Mount Road, Elm Mount View, Pinebrook Avenue, Pinebrook Crescent, Pinebrook Drive, Pinebrook Grove, Pinebrook Rise, Pinebrook Road, Saint David's, Saint David's Park, Saint David's Wood, Skelly's Lane, The Crescent, Thorndale Avenue, Thorndale Crescent, Thorndale Drive, Thorndale Grove, Thorndale Lawn, Thorndale Park, Whitethorn Avenue, Whitethorn Close, Whitethorn Crescent, Whitethorn Grove, Whitethorn Park, Whitethorn Rise, Whitethorn Road. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY KILBARRACK ROAD, TONLEGEE ROAD, MALAHIDE ROAD, GRANGE ROAD, BLUNDEN DRIVE, MILLBROOK ROAD. Ardara Avenue, Ayrfield Avenue, Ayrfield Court, Ayrfield Drive, Ayrfield Grove, Ayrfield Park, Ayrfield Place, Ayrfield Road, Beechbrook Grove, Beechbrook Lawn, Belcamp Lane, Carndonagh Drive, Carndonagh Lawn, Carndonagh Park, Carndonagh Road, Carraroe Avenue, Cedar Park, Clare Hall Avenue, Clare Hall Way, Clonmellon Grove, Clonrosse Court, Clonrosse Drive, Clonrosse Park, Curracloe Drive, Donaghmede Avenue, Donaghmede Drive, Donaghmede Park, Donaghmede Road, Dunree Park, Elmfield Avenue, Elmfield Close, Elmfield Court, Elmfield Crescent, Elmfield Drive, Elmfield Green, Elmfield Grove, Elmfield Lawn, Elmfield Park, Elmfield Rise, Elmfield Vale, Elmfield Walk, Elmfield Way, Elton Court, Elton Drive, Elton Park, Elton Walk, Foxhill Avenue, Foxhill Close, Foxhill Court, Foxhill Crescent, Foxhill Drive, Foxhill Green, Foxhill Grove, Foxhill Lawn, Foxhill Park, Foxhill Way, Glentworth Park, Grange Abbey Crescent, Grange Abbey Drive, Grange Abbey Grove, Grange Abbey Road, Grangemore Avenue, Grangemore Court, Grangemore Crescent, Grangemore Drive, Grangemore Grove, Grangemore Lawn, Grangemore Park, Grangemore Rise, Grangemore Road, Greencastle Road, Greenwood Avenue, Greenwood Close, Greenwood Court, Greenwood Drive, Greenwood Lawn, Greenwood Park, Greenwood Walk, Greenwood Way, Grove Lane, Grove Park, Holywell Avenue, Holywell Crescent, Holywell Road, Howth View Park, Invermore Grove, Kilfenora Drive, Killary Grove, Kilmoroney Close, Laracor Gardens, Laragh Close, Laragh Grove, Lentisk Lawn, Limewood Avenue, Limewood Park, Limewood Road, Manor Drive, Millbrook Avenue, Millbrook Drive, Millbrook Grove, Newbrook Avenue, Newbrook Road, Newtown Drive, Nurney Page 320

321 Lawn, Orchard Way, Rathvale Avenue, Rathvale Drive, Rathvale Grove, Rathvale Park, Saint Donagh's Crescent, Saint Donagh's Park, Saint Donagh's Road, Slademore Avenue, Slademore Close, Slademore Court, Slademore Drive, Streamville Road, Tara Lawn, Temple View Avenue, Temple View Close, Temple View Copse, Temple View Court, Temple View Crescent, Temple View Downs, Temple View Drive, Temple View Green, Temple View Grove, Temple View Lawn, Temple View Park, Temple View Place, Temple View Rise, Temple View Row, Temple View Square, Temple View Vale, Temple View Walk, Temple View Way, The Beeches, The Gables, The Hole In The Wall Road, Woodview Close, Woodview Park, Wyteleaf Grove. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY KILBARRACK ROAD, JAMES LARKIN ROAD, HOWTH ROAD, WATERMILL ROAD. All Saints Close, All Saints Drive, All Saints Park, All Saints Road,Avondale Park, Ballyhoy Avenue, Berach Lodge, Berehaven Place, Bettyglen, Bettystown Avenue, Briarfield Grove, Briarfield Road, Briarfield Villas, Briarfield Walk, Brookwood Avenue, Brookwood Glen, Cedar Walk, Cill Eanna, Ennafort Avenue, Ennafort Court, Ennafort Drive, Ennafort Grove, Ennafort Park, Ennafort Road, Foxfield Avenue, Foxfield Crescent, Foxfield Drive, Foxfield Green, Foxfield Grove, Foxfield Heights, Foxfield Lawn Foxfield Park, Foxfield Road, Foxfield Saint John, Fox's Lane, Greendale Avenue, Greendale Court, Greendale Road, Howth Junction Cottages, Island View, Island View Court, Kilbarrack Avenue, Kilbarrack Gardens, Kilbarrack Grove, Main Street, Manor House View, Maryville Road, Maywood Avenue, Maywood Close, Maywood Crescent, Maywood Drive, Maywood Grove, Maywood Lawn, Maywood Park, Maywood Road, Nanikin Avenue, Orchard Road, Raheny Court, Raheny Park, Rathmore Park, Redmond's Court, Rose Glen Manor, Roseglen Avenue, Roseglen Road, Rosevale Court, Saint Anne's Avenue, Saint Anne's Court, Saint Anne's Drive, Saint Anne's Terrace, Saint Assam's Avenue, Saint Assam's Drive, Saint Assam's Park, Saint Assam's Road East, Saint Assam's Road West, Saint Margaret's Avenue, Station Road, Sybil Hill Avenue, The Belfry, The Court, The Glen, The Grove, The Meadows, The Village, Thornville Avenue, Thornville Drive,Thornville Park, Thornville Road, Wade's Avenue, Waterfall Road, Watermill, Watermill Avenue, Watermill Drive, Watermill Lawn, Watermill Park. Page 321

322 THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY TONLEGEE ROAD, KILBARRACK ROAD, RAHENY ROAD, SPRINGDALE ROAD, HARMONSTOWN ROAD, BROOKWOOD AVENUE, BROOKWOOD RISE, HOWTH ROAD, COLLINS AVENUE EAST, MALAHIDE ROAD. Ashcroft, Belmont Park, Belmont Square, Brookfield, Brookwood Crescent, Brookwood Grove, Brookwood Heights, Brookwood Lawn, Brookwood Rise, Edenmore Avenue, Edenmore Crescent, Edenmore Drive, Edenmore Gardens, Edenmore Green, Edenmore Grove, Edenmore Park, Ennel Avenue, Ennel Drive, Ennel Park, Glenayle Road, Glenfarne Road, Glenwood Road, Gorsefield Court, Gracefield Avenue, Gracefield Court, Gracefield Road, Grange Park Avenue, Grange Park Close, Grange Park Crescent, Grange Park Drive, Grange Park Green, Grange Park Grove, Grange Park Rise, Grange Park Road, Grange Park View, Grange Park Walk, Harmonstown Road, Lein Gardens, Lein Park, Lein Road, Lough Derg Road, Malahide Road, Mask Avenue, Mask Crescent, Mask Drive, Mask Green, Mask Road, Mcauley Avenue, Mcauley Drive, Mcauley Park, Mcauley Road, Millwood Court, Millwood Park, Millwood Villas, Moatfield Avenue, Moatfield Park, Moatfield Road, Mount Olive Grove, Mount Olive Park, Mount Olive Road, Ribh Avenue, Ribh Road, Rosemount Avenue, Saint Brendan's Avenue, Saint Brendan's Drive, Saint Brendan's Park, Station Road, Swan's Nest Avenue, Swan's Nest Road, The Mill, Tonlegee Avenue, Tonlegee Drive, Tuscany Downs, Westpark, Woodbine Close, Woodbine Drive, Woodbine Park, Woodbine Road, Abbey Court, Abbey Park, Abbeyfield, Abbeyfield Lawns, Alone Walk, Brookwood Avenue, Brookwood Drive, Brookwood Meadow, Brookwood Park, Brookwood Road, Clanawley Road, Clanboy Road, Clandonagh Road, Clanhugh Road, Clanmahon Road, Clanmaurice Road, Clanranald Road, Clanree Road, Craigford Avenue, Craigford Drive, Danieli Drive, Danieli Road, Kilbride Road, Killester Avenue, Killester Court, Killester Park, La Vista Avenue, Middle Third, Quarry Cottages, Saint Brigid's Close, Saint Brigids Court, Saint Brigid's Crescent, Saint Brigid's Drive, Saint Brigid's Green, Saint Brigid's Grove, Saint Brigid's Lawn, Saint Brigid's Road, School Avenue, The Bramblings, The Demesne, The Mews, The Orchard, The Pines, Venetian Hall. THE ROADS BELOW ARE BOUNDED BY HOWTH ROAD, VERNON AVENUE, CLONTARF ROAD, MALAHIDE ROAD, CASTLE AVENUE, SEAFIELD ROAD EAST. Ashbrook, Baymount Park, Belgrove Park, Belgrove Road, Blackheath Avenue, Blackheath Court, Blackheath Drive, Blackheath Gardens, Blackheath Grove, Blackheath Park, Brian Boru Avenue, Brian Boru Street, Brighton Avenue, Brooklawn, Carlton Court, Castilla Park, Castle Grove, Castle Road, Castle View, Castlecourt, Cecil Avenue, Charlemont Lane, Charlemont Road, Chelsea Gardens, Churchgate Avenue, Clontarf Park, Conquer Hill Avenue, Conquer Hill Road, Copeland Grove, Copeland Avenue, Crescent Place, Danes Court, Danesfort, Dollymount Avenue, Dollymount Grove, Dollymount Park, Dollymount Rise, Doyle's Lane, Dunluce Road, Dunseverick Road, Fortview Avenue, Furry Park Court, Furry Park Road, Grosvenor Court, Haddon Court, Haddon Park, Haddon Road, Hampton Court, Hazel Lane, Hollybrook Court, Hollybrook Court Drive, Hollybrook Grove, Hollybrook Park, Hollybrook Road, Kincora Avenue, Kincora Court, Kincora Drive, Kincora Grove, Kincora Park, Kincora Road, Knights Bridge, Lambourne Village, Lawrence Grove, Marino Avenue, Marino Crescent, Merchamp, Moat Lane, Mount Prospect Avenue, Mount Prospect Drive, Mount Prospect Grove, Mount Prospect Lawns, Mount Prospect Park, Oakley Park, Oulton Road, Park Lawn, Park View, Saint Gabriels Court, Saint Gabriel's Road, Saint John's Wood, Saint Joseph's Square, Saint Lawrence Road, Page 322

323 Sandon Cove, Seacourt, Seafield Avenue, Seafield Close, Seafield Downs, Seafield Grove, Seafield Road West, Seapark, Seapark Drive, Seapark Road, Seaview Avenue North, Stiles Court, Strandville Avenue East, Strandville House, Summerville, The Court, The Laurels, The Mews, The Oaks, The Paddocks, The Stiles Road, Thornhill Lane, Vernon Court, Vernon Drive, Vernon Gardens, Vernon Grove, Vernon Heath, Vernon Park, Vernon Rise, Vernon Wood, Verville Court, Victoria Road, Victoria Terrace, Victoria Villas, Woodside. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY NORTH WALL QUAY, EAST WALL ROAD, POPLAR ROW, CLONLIFFE ROAD, BALLYBOUGH ROAD, ANNESLEY BRIDGE ROAD, FAIRVIEW STRAND, NORTH STRAND ROAD, SHERIFF STREET UPPER. Abercorn Road, Alexander Terrace, Annesley Avenue, Annesley Close, Annesley Place, Ardilaun Road, Ardilaun Square, Austins Cottages, Ballybough Avenue Ballybough Cottages, Ballybough Court, Ballybough Lane, Ballybough Road, Bargy Road, Bayview Avenue, Bessborough Avenue, Blythe Avenue, Boolavogue Road, Caledon Court, Caledon Road, Castleforbes Road, Charlemont Parade, Charleville Avenue, Church Avenue, Church Place, Church Road, Church Row, Church Square, Church Street East, Clinch's Court, Clonliffe Avenue, Clonliffe Gardens, Clonliffe Square, Clonmore Road, Clonmore Terrace, Crawford Terrace, Crescent Gardens, Distillery Road, Docklands Innovation Park, East Road, Enaville Avenue, Enaville Road, Fairfield Avenue, Faith Avenue, Forth Road, Foster Place North, Foster Terrace, Gaelic Street, Hawthorn Avenue, Hawthorn Terrace, Hibernian Avenue, Hope Avenue, Hyacinth Street, Irvine Cottages, Irvine Terrace, James Street North, Killan Court, Killane Road, Kings Avenue, Leinster Avenue, Leinster Street East, Love Lane North, Malachi Place, Mayor Street Upper, Merchant Square, Merchants Road, Moy Elta Road, New Wapping Street, Newcomen Avenue, Newcomen Court, Northbrook Avenue Lower, Northbrook Avenue Upper, Northbrook Terrace, Nottingham Street, Orchard Road, Ossory Road, O'Sullivan Avenue, Portside Court, Ravensdale Road, Russell Avenue East, Sackville Avenue, Sackville Gardens, Saint Barnabas Gardens, Saint Brigid's Avenue, Saint Brigid's Cottages, Saint James's Avenue, Saint Joseph's Avenue, Saint Mary's Road, Saint Patrick's Avenue, Seaview Avenue East, Shelmalier Road, Spencer Place, Spencer Street North, Spring Garden Street, Stoney Road, Strandville Avenue, Strandville Place, Strangford Gardens, Strangford Road East, Susanville Road, Taaffes Place, Thomas Clarke House, Tolka Road, Trinity Terrace, Waterloo Avenue, West Road, Xavier Avenue. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY SAINT MOBHI ROAD, BOTANIC ROAD, WHITWORTH ROAD, DRUMCONDRA ROAD LOWER, CLONLIFFE ROAD, BALLYBOUGH ROAD, JONES ROAD. Botanic Avenue, Botanic Avenue Flats, Botanic Park, Botanic Square, Carlingford Road, Claude Road, Cliftonville Road, Crawford Avenue, Crescent Villas, Daneswell Road, Dargle Road, David Park, David Road, Drumcondra Park, Eden Terrace, Elizabeth Street, Fairfield Road, Fitzroy Avenue, Gartan Avenue, Glen Arm Square, Glenarm Avenue, Glendalough Road, Grattan Parade, Hollybank Road, Iona Avenue, Iona Crescent, Iona Drive, Iona Park, Iona Road, Iona Villas, Lindsay Grove, Lindsay Road, Mabel Street, Mannix Road, Marguerite Road, May Street, O'Brien's Place, O'Briens Terrace, Robert Place, Robert Street, Russell Avenue, Saint Alphonsus' Avenue, Saint Alphonsus' Road Lower, Saint Alphonsus' Road Upper, Saint Anne's Road, Saint Brendan's Road, Saint Brigid's Road Lower, Page 323

324 Saint Brigid's Road Upper, Saint Clement's Road, Saint Columba's Road Lower, Saint Columba's Road Upper, Saint George's Avenue, Saint Ita's Road, Saint Joseph's Avenue, Saint Malachy Road, Saint Michael's Road, Saint Patrick's Parade, Saint Patrick's Road, Saint Patrick's Terrace, Victoria Lane, Whitworth Avenue, Whitworth Parade, Whitworth Place, Whitworth Terrace, Wigan Road, Woodville Road. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY CABRA ROAD, RATOATH ROAD, FASSAUGH AVENUE. Bannow Road, Broombridge Road, Carnlough Road, Claremont Close, Claremont Court, Claremont Crescent, Claremont Lawns, Clareville Court, Clareville Grove, Dingle Road, Drumcliffe Drive, Drumcliffe Road, Dunmanus Court, Dunmanus Road, Inver Road, Kilkieran Court, Kilkieran Road, Killala Road, Liscannor Road, Mulroy Road, Ratoath Estate, Finbar Road, Swilly Road, The Willows, Towerview Cottages, Ventry Drive, Ventry Park, Ventry Road. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY OLD CABRA ROAD, NAVAN ROAD, NEPHIN ROAD, BLACKHORSE AVENUE, SKREEN ROAD. Ardmore Avenue, Ardpatrick Road, Blackhorse Grove, Caragh Road, Croagh Patrick Road, Doon Avenue, Dunard Avenue, Dunard Court, Dunard Drive, Dunard Park, Dunard Road, Dunard Walk, Earls Court, Ellesmere Avenue, Everton Avenue, Glenard Avenue, Glenbeigh Park, Glenbeigh Road, Glencar Road, Glenmore Road, Hampton Green, Hampton Square, Mckee Park, Park View, Phoenix Manor, Rosecourt Way, Slemish Road, Springfield. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY JAMESTOWN ROAD, GLASNEVIN AVENUE, SEAMUS ENNIS ROAD, WILLLOW PARK ROAD, WILLOW PARK CRESCENT, SYCAMORE ROAD. Ballygall Avenue, Ballygall Road West, Cedarwood Avenue, Cedarwood Close, Cedarwood Green, Cedarwood Grove, Cedarwood Park, Cedarwood Rise, Cedarwood Road, Clancy Avenue, Clancy Road, Clune Road, Finglas Park, Grove Avenue, Grove Park Avenue, Grove Park Crescent, Grove Park Drive, Grove Park Road, Grove Road, Grove Wood, Mckee Road, Oakwood Avenue, Oakwood Close, Oakwood Park, Oakwood Road, Pinewood Avenue, Pinewood Crescent, Pinewood Drive, Pinewood Green, Pinewood Grove, Pinewood Villas, Sycamore Park, Willow Park Avenue, Willow Park Close, Willow Park Drive, Willow Park Grove, Willow Park Lawn. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY INCHICORE ROAD, GRATTAN CRESCENT, TYRCONNELL ROAD, NASS ROAD, DAVITT ROAD, EMMETT ROAD, BULFIN ROAD. Anner Road, Bulfin Court, Bulfin Gardens, Camac Close, Camac Court, Connolly Avenue, Connolly Gardens, Devoy Road, Emmet Court, Emmet Crescent, Goldenbridge Avenue, Goldenbridge Gardens, Goldenbridge Terrace, Goldenbridge Walk, Harcourt Lodge, Heuston Square, Kickham Road, Luby Road, Millview Cottages, Myra Close, O'Leary Road, River Walk, Saint Helen's Terrace, Saint Page 324

325 Michael's Estate, Saint Vincent Street West, Southern Cross Avenue, Spa Road, Stephens Road, Thomas Davis Street West, Tir Connell Grove, Turvey Avenue, Tyrconnell Street. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY CRUMLIN ROAD, SUNDRIVE ROAD, CLOGHER ROAD, PARNELL ROAD, KIMMAGE ROAD LOWER, HAROLDS CROSS ROAD, LARKFIELD PARK, CLAREVILLE ROAD, KENILWORTH ROAD, GROSVENOR ROAD, RATHGAR ROAD, RATHMINES ROAD LOWER, GROVE ROAD, CASTLEWOOD AVENUE, CHARLESTON ROAD, RANELAGH ROAD, CANAL ROAD. Adrian Avenue, Alma Court, Alma Terrace, Arbutus Avenue, Ardee Grove, Ardee Road, Armstrong Street, Ashworth Place, Athlumney Villas, Aughavannagh Road, Bannaville, Bessborough Parade, Blackberry Lane, Boyne Court, Casimir Avenue, Casimir Court, Casimir Road, Castlewood Terrace, Charleville Close, Charleville Road, Chester Road, Church Park Avenue, Church Park Court, Church Park Drive, Church Park Lawn, Church Park Way, Clifton Mews, Darley Street, Drummond Place, Effra Road, Emmet Street, Fitzgerald Street, Fitzpatrick's Cottages, Fortescue Lane, Gandon Close, Garden View, Glenealy Road, Greenfield Place, Greenmount Avenue, Greenmount Court, Greenmount Lane, Greenmount Square, Greenwich Court, Grosvenor Lane, Grosvenor Lodge, Grosvenor Park, Grosvenor Place, Grosvenor Square, Grove Avenue, Grove Park, Gulistan Cottages, Gulistan Place, Gulistan Terrace, Harold's Cross Cottages, Hatter's Lane, Kenilworth Lane, Kenilworth Park, La Touche Bridge, Larkfield Grove, Le Vere Terrace, Leinster Park, Leinster Place, Leinster Road, Leinster Road West, Leinster Square, Lime Kiln Lane, Lissenfield, Louis Lane, Mander's Terrace, Manor Villas, Military Road, Mount Anthony, Mount Argos Square, Mount Argus Avenue, Mount Argus Close, Mount Argus Court, Mount Argus Crescent, Mount Argus Green, Mount Argus Grove, Mount Argus Park, Mount Argus Road, Mount Argus Terrace, Mount Argus View, Mount Argus Way, Mount Drummond Avenue, Mount Drummond Court, Mount Drummond Square, Mountain View Avenue, Mountpleasant Avenue Lower, Mountpleasant Avenue Upper, Mountpleasant Parade, Mountpleasant Place, Mountpleasant Square, Mountpleasant Terrace, Mountpleasant Terrace Upper, Mountpleasant Villas, Observatory Lane, O'Hara Avenue, Old Mountpleasant, Ontario Terrace, Oxford Road, Parker Hill, Parkview Avenue, Parnell Avenue, Parnell Court, Prices Lane, Prince Arthur Terrace, Priory Road, Ranelagh Mews, Rathdrum Road, Richmond Hill, Richmond Lane, Richmond Mews, Richmond Place, Rugby Road, Rugby Villas, Rutland Avenue, Rutland Grove, Ryans Cottages, Saddlers Court, Saint Clare's Avenue, Selskar Terrace, Shamrock Villas, Sion Hill Avenue, Sundrive Park, Swan Grove, Swanville Place, Swanward Court, Tivoli Avenue, Walker's Cottages, Westfield Road, Wharton Terrace, Wilfrid Road, Wilfrid Terrace, Williams Park, Wynnefield Road. THE ROADS BELOW THAT ARE BOUNDED BY RANELAGH ROAD, CHLEMSFORD ROAD, APPIAN WAY, LEESON STREET UPPER, GRAND PARADE, SUSSEX ROAD, MOREHAMPTON ROAD, CLYDE ROAD, WELLINGTON PLACE, PEMBROKE ROAD, BAGGOT STREET UPPER, MESPIL ROAD, HADDINGTON ROAD, NORTUMBERLAND ROAD, SHELBOURNE ROAD. Baggot Lane, Beggar's Bush Court, Berkeley Terrace, Berystede, Burleigh Court, Burlington Gardens, Burlington Road, Cambridge Terrace, Cannon Mews East, Cannon Mews West, Chelmsford Avenue, Chelmsford Close, Dartmouth Lane, Dartmouth Place, Dartmouth Road, Dartmouth Square East, Dartmouth Square North, Dartmouth Square South, Dartmouth Square West, Dartmouth Terrace, Page 325

326 Dartmouth Walk, Dexter Terrace, Eastmoreland Lane, Eastmoreland Place, Elgin Road, Fleming's Place, Haddington Lane, Haddington Place, Heytesbury Lane, Lansdowne Park, Lansdowne Road, Leeson Park, Mespil House, Northbrook Avenue, Northbrook Lane, Northbrook Road, Northbrook Walk, Orchard Lane, Park View, Pembroke Gardens, Pembroke Lane, Percy Close, Percy Lane, Percy Place, Raglan Lane, Raglan Road, Ranelagh Avenue, Saint Mary's Lane, Saint Mary's Road, Shelbourne Lane, Sibthorpe Lane, Sullivan Cottages, Temple Place, The Square, Warner's Lane, Waterloo Lane, Waterloo Road, Wellington Lane, Wellington Road, Westmoreland Park, Winton Road. INDIVIDUAL ROADS INCLUDED THAT HAVE NO BOUNDARY Beech Hill Avenue, Beech Hill Court, Beech Hill Crescent, Beech Hill Drive, Beech Hill Terrace, Beech Hill Villas, Greenfield Crescent, Greenfield Park, Simmonscourt Terrace, Grand Canal, Barrow Street. Ardcollum Avenue, Clancarthy Road, Glin Avenue, Glin Drive, Greencastle Road, Hazelwood Drive, Hazelwood Park, Riverside Avenue, Riverside Crescent, Riverside Drive, Riverside Grove, Riverside Park, Riverside Road. Farnham Drive, Finn Eber Fort, Saint Helena's Road. Page 326

327 FOURTH SCHEDULE 1. Santry By-Pass, southbound between Fingal County Council /Dublin City Council boundary and a point 250m south or the north face of the east abutment of northern bridge at Coolock Lane Interchange. 2. The Dublin Port Tunnel (North Port Access Route), Southbound. 3. The Dublin Port Tunnel (North Port Access Route), Northbound. Page 327

328 FIFTH SCHEDULE Special Periodic Speed Limit 30 km/h in the vicinity of schools located adjacent to Long Mile Road and Chapelizod Road. Thirty kilometres per hour shall be the special periodic speed limit applicable Monday to Friday on those roads specified below during the times specified. At all other times the speed limit on the public roads specified shall revert to 50km/h. 1. Long Mile Road ( both eastbound and westbound carriageways) from a point 10m east of its junction with Walkinstown Parade to a point 60m east of its junction with Slievebloom Park, between the hours to and to Slievebloom Park between, the hours to and to Chapelizod Road from a point opposite the common boundary of numbers 4 and 5 Mullingar Terrace for a distance of 140m in a westerly direction, between the hours 8.15 to 9.30 and to Howth Road from a point at Public Lamp Standard 86 and heading West for 160m and East for 60m, between the hours of to 9.30 and to Griffith Avenue from a point at Public Lamp Standard 11 and heading West for 373m and East for 67m, between the hours of to 9.30 and to Seamus Ennis Road from a point at Public Lamp Standard 70 and heading West for 78m and East for 92m, between the hours of to 9.30 and to Terenure Road East from a point at Public Lamp Standard 16 and heading East for 200m and West for 80m, between the hours of to 9.30 and to Clareville Road East from a point at Public Lamp Standard 11 and heading East for 79m and West for 100m, between the hours of to 9.30 and to Page 328

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333 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 130/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of Assistant Chief Executive Dublin City Council Housing Supply Report May 2018 The Dublin City Council Delivery Target for the three year period was 3,347 Homes. Delivery Output Delivered through: Total Construction by DCC Acquisition/Leasing by DCC Construction by AHB s Acquisition/Leasing by AHB s Part V Acquisitions Voids Restored by DCC HAP Tenancies, Homeless (60% in the City) Delivery Total HAP Tenancies, General Total Housing Outturn The delivery target for the four year period for Dublin City is 9,094 This target figure includes Local Authority new build, acquisitions, refurbishment/voids, leasing and part V. It also includes similar activity by Approved Housing Bodies. Separate targets are set for the Housing Assistance Payment Scheme (HAP). I am setting out below our initial prediction on these targets over the four year period I am confident that this challenging overall target of 9,094 will be achieved. 1 Page 333

334 Delivery Target for the 4 year period, Programmes: Total Construction by DCC Acquisition/Leasing by DCC Construction by AHB s Acquisition/Leasing by AHB s Part V Acquisitions Voids Restored by DCC Target Total 1,763 2,203 2,639 2,489 9,094 HAP Tenancies, Homeless- Dublin (60% in the City) HAP Tenancies, General Total Housing target outturn ,971 6,303 6,639 6,489 26,402 The following pages outline the various stages that all our projects are at with estimated milestones and completion dates. 2 Page 334

335 Homes under Construction Page 335 Committee Area Provider Schemes Funding Programme No Status Next Milestone Finish Date North Central DCC Buttercup, LA Housing 9 26 units handed over to date. Completion of Scheme Q Darndale Remaining 9 units for completion. North Central DCC Priory Hall Coolock LA Housing 26 Phases 1-5 complete. Phase 6 (Blocks 8-20) on site. Completion of phased handover of blocks November 2018 Q North Central AHB Richmond Road (CHI) South East AHB Beechill Dublin 4 (RHDVHA) South Central AHB John s Lane (Focus) D 8 South Central DCC Dolphin House Phase 1 D 8 South Central DC AHB Raleigh Sq. D12 (Tuath) South Central DC AHB Blackditch Rd, D10 (CHI) South Central AHB Dolphin Pk D8 (FOLD) Central AHB St. Mary s Mans. (Cluid) Central DC DCC Ballybough Road Central AHB Martanna Hse, High Park (Respond) CALF & Leasing 39 Contractor on site Completion of works Q CAS 19 Contractor on site Completion of works Q CALF & Leasing 31 Contractor on site. Completion of works Q Regeneration 100 Contractor on site. Complete construction Phase 1 Q CALF & Leasing 33 Contractor on site. Completion of works Q CALF 72 Contractor on site. Completion of works Q CALF 43 Contractor on site. Completion of works Q CALF & Leasing 80 Contractor on site. Complete construction Q LA Housing 7 Contractor on site. Completion of works Q CAS 8 Contractor on site. Completion of works Q Total 467 3

336 Homes Currently Being Acquired Committee Provider Schemes Funding No. Status Next Milestone Finish Date Area Programme All Areas DCC General Acquisitions LA Housing 103 In legal process Closing of acquisition 2018 All Areas AHB General and Special CALF/ 84 Various proposals In Closing of acquisition 2018 Needs Leasing progress All Areas AHB Various CAS 33 Various proposals in Closing of acquisition TBC progress Central DCC Liffey Trust D. 1 Leasing 10 Approved by Department Closing of acquisition 2018 Page 336 North West DCC Prospect Hill,Turnkey LA Housing 58 In remediation process Closing of acquisition Q (Managed by Cluid) North West AHB (Oaklee) Stormanstown House CALF 42 Construction in progress Completion of work May 2018 Ballymun South Central AHB (Fold) Armagh Road CALF 97 Developer on site since Oct. Completion of Q scheme South Central AHB (Alone) Earls Court, Reuben Street Calf 16 CALF Approved November 2017 Closing of acquisition Q Total 443 4

337 Schemes at Tender Stage Committee Area Provider Schemes Funding Programme No of Units Status Next Milestone Finish Date North Central DC DCC Belcamp (B) LA Housing 12 Scheme approved in principle by DPHCLG. Outline design to be prepared Seek Stage 3 approval to go to tender Q North Central DC DCC Belcamp ( C) LA Housing 16 Scheme approved in principle by DPHCLG. Outline design to be prepared Seek Stage 3 approval to go to tender Q Page 337 North West AHB Wad River Close.(Cluid) Central DCC North King DC Street Central DCC Dominick Street Central DC Central DC DCC AHB O'Devaney Gardens Poplar Row, Dublin 3 (Oaklee) Central AHB North King St 84 (CHI) South Central AHB Rafter s Lane, DC D. 12. (WALK) South Central DCC St. Teresa s DC Gardens CALF & Leasing 9 Planning Permission issued November Go to Tender Q LA Housing 30 Tenders being assessed by DOH Contract awarded- Q Contractor on site May 18 Regeneration 73 Detail design and tender Tender issued in February Q documents finalised Tenders assessed. Submit to Department in June Contractor on site Sept. 18 Regeneration 56 Preparing tender documents. Tender issued in February Q Tenders assessed. Submitted to Department Contractor on site June 18. CALF & Leasing 29 Transfer of title completed Commence on site July 2018 Selected Contractor withdrew hence the delay. Q CALF & 30 Tenders being assessed Contractor appointed. Q Leasing Contractor on site Q2 18 CAS 15 Stage 4: Approved Contractor engaged Q Regeneration 54 Part 8 Lodged Issue of Tender. Contractor on site Sept. 18 Q Total 324 5

338 Committee Area Provider Schemes Capital Appraisals Submitted to Department Funding Programme No of Units Status Next Milestone Finish Date Page 338 Central DCC Infirmary Road/ LA Housing 38 Part 8 submission being Submission of Part DC Montpelier Hill prepared to Area Comm. May 18 Central DCC Croke Villas Regeneration 74 Demolition of 3 blocks Complete demolition DC Sackville commenced September 2017 Seek stage 2 approval. Central AHB Dominick Place CALF/Aids 9 Conditional Approval granted Tender documents to 2019 Fund 16/05/2017 be prepared Central AHB Bolton St, CAS/Novas 8 Stage 1 approved Oct 2017 Submission of Stage Central AHB Arbour Hill CAS 18 Stage 1 application submitted Submission of Stage Dublin Simon to DHPCLG. Approved application Central AHB Ellis Court, D.7. CAS/Tuath 22 Planning Permission Granted Tender Documents /09/ /17 prepared South Central DCC Cornamona LA Housing 61 Tender documents being Tender to issue in July 2020 DC Ballyfermot prepared South Central AHB 1B St. Michaels CAS 52 Stage 1 approved by Appointment of design 2020 Alone/Circle Department. team. South Central AHB New Street, D8 CAS/PMVT 10 Stage 2 approved Planning application 2020 DC lodged 6/4/2018 South Central AHB Kilmainham CAS/Novas 11 Stage 1 approval January Transfer of site to DCC 2018 South East DCC Moss street LA Housing 22 Proposal for 22 units in Legal work to be 2020 DC exchange for transfer of site completed South East AHB Townsend St. CAS/PMVT 18 Planning Permission granted. Submit Stage (PMVT) approval Central AHB 1-2 Mountjoy CALF 31 DCC Considering Application Approval from Dept. Q Sq. Nth Respond South East DC AHB Shaw Street (PMVT) CAS /PMVT 11 Stage 1 application submitted. Stage 1 approval 2019 North West DCC St Finbars Court LA Housing 46 Stage 1 approved. Part 8 in Q Total 431 6

339 Schemes at Preliminary Planning/Design Page 339 Committee Area/ Housing Category North West North West DC Provider Schemes Funding Programme AHB (Novas) AHB North West DCC Kildonan Road (Abigail Centre) Central DC Central (Special needs) AHB (Circle) AHB (PMVT) No of Units Status Next Milestone Expected Completion Date Q Ratoath Avenue CAS 6 Stage 1 approved. Planning application to be lodged in May Thatch LA Housing 30 Being offered to Approved Preparation of Planning Road/Collins Housing Body for Senior citizen application. Avenue Housing. Railway Street, Opp. Peadar Kearney House Debtors Prison Green Street D 7 Central DCC Redevelopment of Dorset St Flats Central DCC East wall Road, North Strand, Dublin 3 South East DCC Charlemont (BIock 4) South East (Special needs) AHB Bethany House, Sandymount LA Housing 150 (est) Procurement Process for Design Team To bring to Part 8 Procurement of Design Team CALF 34 Design team appointed Lodgement of planning application CAS 12 Stage 1 approved. Submission of Stage LA Housing 115 Stage 1 application submitted to DHPCLG LA Housing 50 Feasibility study on overall development of site PPP 15 DCC to exercise an option to acquire further units at this location (15 units at 10% discount on market value) CALF 62 Planning Application submitted in February TBC 2019 Stage 1 approval 2020 Determine development options 2020 Agree cost of 15 units 2020 with Developer and submit to DHPCLG for funding Planning decision South Central DCC Dolphin Phase 2 Regeneration 90 Design being examined. CBA being drafted Outline design and master plan to be agreed. CBA to be completed

340 Page 340 South Central AHB Bow Lane James s Street (PMVT) South Central AHB Jamestown Court, (ALONE) South Central DCC Crumlin Road (Scoil Eanna site) South Central DCC Site of Lar Redmond Centre South Central DC North Central DC DC DC AHB DCC Coruba House Dublin 12 (Circle) Belcamp/Oblate Lands LA Housing 11 Site acquired by DCC. Feasibility study received from PMVT CALF & Leasing 8 Planning permission granted for Phase 1 development of 8 units in first block. Title issues now resolved. DCC to review and prepare draft design. (Title Issues) Ownership of site issue now finalised LA Housing? Initial Feasibility Selection of Design Team LA Housing? Initial Feasibility Selection of Design Team CALF 20 Feasibility study received from Circle LA Housing 400 (est) TOTAL 1003 New Master plan required. Review underway of particulars of site and associated services TBC TBC Review Feasibility Study 2019 This is a very complicated tract of land in both physical and social terms. TBC 8

341 Part V Acquisitions (Approved) Page 341 Committee Area Provider Schemes North Central AHB Clongriffin (Iveagh Trust) North Central DCC 119 Howth Road, Clontarf North Central DCC Sybil Hill, Raheny Central AHB Castleforbes, Northbank, D.1 (Tuath) Central DCC 49A-51 Arbour Hill D.7 South East DCC 8 Hanover Quay (off site) South East DCC Marianella Rathgar D.6 South East DCC Terenure Gate Terenure D.6 South East DCC Church Avenue, Rathmines D.6 North West DCC Royal Canal Park D.15 North West DCC Pelletstown D.15 South East DCC The Ivory Building Hanover Quay Funding Programme No. Status Next Milestone Completion Date CALF & 84 On site Iveagh Trust to acquire Q Leasing homes once complete LA Housing 1 Funding approved Home acquired Q La Housing 7 Agreement in place Homes acquired Q LA Housing 26 Funding approval granted 18/07/2017 To be acquired Q LA Housing 2 Funding approved by DHPCLG Development almost Q complete LA housing 4 Agreement in place Homes acquired Q LA housing 19 Funding approved by DHPCLG Homes acquired Q LA housing 5 Funding approved Homes acquired Q LA housing 1 Agreement in place Homes acquired Q LA housing 10 Funding approved by DHPCLG Homes acquired Ongoing LA housing 10 Agreement in place Homes acquired Q LA Housing 6 Agreement in place Homes acquired Q Total 175. Note: There are live Planning Permissions for over 7,000 residential units in the city at present so DCC will get over 700 Part V Homes from this ultimately 9

342 Housing Land Initiative (Total Residential Dwellings to include 30% Social, 20% Affordable, and 50% Private Housing) Page 342 Schemes/Sites Comment Social O Devaney Gardens Central Area DC Legal and procurement teams in place. Development opportunity advertised in national press 28/4/17. Procurement process initiated with publication of the Prior Information Notice (PIN) on E-Tenders 20/6/17. Competitive Dialogue Negotiations underway with the Developers who tendered with a view to selection of successful bidder. Total Units 585 (est) 175 Oscar Traynor Road DC North Central Area St Michaels Estate DC South Central Area Legal and procurement teams in place. Development opportunity advertised in national press 28/4/17. Procurement process initiated with publication of the PIN on E-Tenders 20/6/17. Tenders sought on 9 th February. Total Units 640 (est). Assessment of Tenders underway. Legal and procurement teams in place. Development opportunity advertised in national press 28/4/17. Procurement process initiated with publication of the PIN on E-Tenders 20/6/17. We expect to be seeking tenders in April Total Units 420 (Est) Total Homes Sites for Social Housing PPP; Bundle 1 Schemes/Sites Comment Next Milestone No. of Units Next Milestone Scribblestown Part 8 approved December 2017 Going to tender shortly 70 On site in September North West 2018 DC Ayrefield Part 8 approved October Going to tender shortly 150 On site in September North Central DC (pt) Total Homes

343 Area Committee Provider Scheme Funding Programme Rapid Build Homes Number Status Next Milestone Completion South Central DCC Cherry Orchard LA Housing 53 Contractor on site. Completion November 2018 DC North West DCC Woodbank, D 11 LA Housing 3 Contractor on site Completion June 2018 North West DCC Rathvilly/Virginia LA Housing 13 Contractor on site Completion June 2018 North Central DCC Bunratty Road LA Housing 70 Design Team in place Part 8 to Area Comm. Q North Central DCC Fishamble St. LA Housing 5 Design Team in place Part 8 to Area Comm. Q North Central DCC Woodville, D 5 LA Housing 45 Feasibility /Design being done Part 8 to Area Comm. Q Page 343 North Central (DC 0028) North Central (DC -0034) North West (DCC 0012) DCC DCC DCC Slademore, Ayrefield Darndale,Spine Site ValleyPark Finglas South LA Housing 24 (Houses) Feasibility/Design being done Part 8 to Council Q LA Housing 83 Feasibility/Design being done Part 8 to Council Q LA Housing 150 Feasibility/Design being done Part 8 to Council Q Q Q Q South Central (DC -0030) DCC Springvale, Chapelizod South Central DCC Weaver Street (DC-0026) D.8 South Central DCC Cork Street (DC 0026) D.8 South Central DCC Bonham Street (DC 0027 pt D. 8 of) South Central DCC Grand Canal Harbour LA Housing 100 Feasibility/Design being done Part 8 to Council Q LA Housing 50 Feasibility/Design being done Part 8 to Council Q LA Housing 50 Feasibility/Design being done Part 8 to Council - Q LA Housing 68 Feasibility/Design being done Part 8 to Council Q LA Housing 80 Feasibility/Design being done Part 8 to Council in Q Total 794 Q Q Q Q Q

344 Potential Affordable/Cost Rental Homes (Tentative proposals) Scheme/Sites No. Units Status Expected Completion Date Ballymun O Cualainn (Site 1) 49 Contractor on site 19 completed-rest 2018 Ballymun O Cualainn (Site 2) 40 Feasibility stage 2019 Page 344 Ballymun -Various sites (DC 0063 DC 0075) Cherryorchard Various sites 500 Feasibility stage 200 Feasibility stage TBC Housing Land Initiative sites 329 In procurement process Poolbeg SDZ 500 With Bord Pleanala TBC TBC TBC Belcamp/Oblate lands,coolock (DC 0001/DC- 0002/DC-0005) 300 Feasibility Stage TBC Kildonan Road/Abigail lands 150 Feasibility Stage TBC St Helena s Finglas (DC 0012) 50 Feasibility Stage TBC TOTAL

345 Buy and Renew Scheme: The following 13 properties have been recovered under the Derelict Sites process: 188 Downpatrick Road, D 12 Refurbishment completed-allocated 6 Elm Mount Drive, Beaumont D 9 Refurbishment completed Allocated 6 Nelson St, Dublin 7 Preferred option is for 2 family units. Design underway. 32 Reuben Avenue, D 8 Estimated completion May 2018.Part 8 for additional new unit going to Area Committee shortly 3 St. Anthony s Road, Rialto, D 8 Estimated completion date May Cashel Avenue, D 12 Refurbishment completed.-allocated 7 Barry Avenue, Finglas, D11 Refurbishment nearly complete. 6 Creighton Street, D 2. Design work underway-very dilapidated condition. 7 Kingsland Park Avenue, Portobello, D6 Design work underway-refurbishment tender to issue 21 Rutland Street Lower, D1. Design work underway-contractor to be appointed shortly. 7 A Oakwood Avenue D 11 Legal issues not fully resolved. Estimated completion May and 144 Harolds Cross Road Acquired by DCC Design being prepared The Acquisition process is ongoing in relation to the following 12 properties: 48 A Millwood Villas, Dublin 5 5 Units at Mulberry Cottages, Chapelizod Dublin 10 6 Rowerstown Lane, Kilmainham. 6 Terrace Place, Sean McDermott Street, Dublin B St. Brendan s Park, Artane, Dublin Thomas Court, Dublin Berryfield Road Dublin Barry Park, Dublin 11. Dublin City Council has identified a further 20 derelict properties which have the potential to be acquired under the derelict sites CPO process. The Development/Planning Department is currently carrying out due process in relation to these properties. Dublin City Council continues to liaise with Landlords, Estate Agents, Property Owners and the General Public to help identify vacant properties in the City. We are monitoring all available data resources for vacant properties and updating our database on a regular basis. Once a property has been recorded it is intended that a detailed investigation will be undertaken to determine what type of category the property will be classified as regards its current vacant status and its suitability for Social Housing. 13 Page 345

346 The CSO and Geo Directory data returns for vacant, derelict and underutilised residential properties are currently under review. We are receiving information from the National Web Site homes.ie We currently have a vacant housing register totalling 348 residential properties that are being investigated. Repair and Lease Scheme: The previous conditions of the original Repair and Lease Scheme were not sufficiently attractive for Landlords/Homeowners. The recently announced changes to this scheme should make a difference and we expect a reasonable level of activity in the months ahead. Brendan Kenny Assistant Chief Executive Date: 1 st May Page 346

347 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 112/2018 Members of the Dublin City Council Report of the Executive Manager North West Area With reference to the Proposal to Extinguish the Public Right of Way Fronting 61 & 63 Ratoath Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11. Proposal A request to extinguish the Public Right of Way fronting 61 & 63 Ratoath Avenue was received from Finglas Area Office. The extent of the proposed extinguishment is shown on Drawing No R.M 25110A (copy attached). The North West Area Committee at its meeting 21 st November 2017 agreed to initiate the statutory procedures to extinguish the Public Right of Way over the above area. Statutory Requirement The proposal was advertised in the public press on Wednesday 27 th December and signs were erected on site in accordance with Section 73 of the Roads Act The latest date for receipt of submissions regarding this proposal was 7 th February, No submissions were received in response to the public advertisement. Service Checks There were no objections received however the following two replies with requirements were received: 1. Gas Networks Ireland GNI have a distribution gas mains in this area and with the extinguishment of the right of way would require a Wayleave from Dublin City Council to replace the public right of way. A Gas layout map has been forwarded to GNI from Novas, Architects, suggesting a reroute for the gas main to align with the existing sewer/wayleave. GNI did not indicate any fundamental problem to proposal and are sending an application for the mains alteration. It would appear therefore that they can be accommodated in the proposed Wayleave. 2. DCC Drainage There is a critical manhole on the Northern boundary of the extinguishment, which would require the boundary moved south to allow free access by maintenance staff. Novas, Architects say the 375mm surface water sewer is being left unaltered and the Wayleave shown in yellow on attached map will provide a 6m Wayleave/access centred on the line of the existing pipe. There is also a 4 cast iron water main along the western boundary of the site and two options proposed to Irish Water re the extinguishing of the section of main within the site. Both should be feasible and awaiting Irish Waters response. Wayleave will accommodate either option. Page 347

348 Recommendation This item was discussed at the North West Area Committee meeting held 17 th April, 2018 and the committee members decided to recommend extinguishment to the City Council, as shown on Drawing No. R.M 25110A. Resolution That We, the Lord Mayor and Members of Dublin City Council, being the Roads Authority for the City of Dublin and being of the opinion that the Public Right of Way Fronting 61 & 63 Ratoath Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11 as shown on the attached Drawing R.M 25110A, is no longer required for public use, extinguish the public right of way in accordance with Section 73 of the Roads Act Dave Dinnigan Area Manager 2 nd May 2018 Page 348

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351 To the Lord Mayor and Members of the Dublin City Council Report No.126/2018 Report of Executive Manager With reference to the disposal of the Fee Simple Interest under the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978 in 19 premises. It is proposed to vest in Fee Simple the 19 premises set out in the appendix to this report in the applicants listed therein. The purchase price was calculated in accordance with Section 17 of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) (No. 2) Act, 1978, using the method set out in Circular H. 41/78 of the 6 th October, 1978 from the Department of the Environment. In addition to the purchase price, a fee is also payable by the purchaser as prescribed in Section 26 (8) as amended by Section 4 (2) of the Landlord and Tenant (Ground Rents) Amendment Act, This report is submitted in conformity with the requirements of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, The Section in question provides that at a meeting of the Local Authority held after the expiration of ten clear days from the date of circulation of this report, the Local Authority shall resolve that the disposal of this property as proposed:- (a) (b) (c) Shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in this report, or Shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in this resolution, or Shall not be carried out. If the Local Authority resolves that the disposal shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in this report, the disposal may be carried out in accordance with these terms. If the Local Authority resolves that the disposal shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in the resolution, the disposal may, with the consent of the Minister, be carried out in accordance with those terms. If the Local Authority resolves that the disposal shall not be carried out, it shall not be carried out. Anthony Flynn Executive Manager 1 st May 2018 Page 351

352 May 2018 Council Meeting Applicant Property Therese Gill 10 Broombridge Road, Cabra West, Dublin 7 Fidelma Slattery 43 Broombridge Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 Caroline Kelly 247 Carnlough Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 Rosanna Courtney & Emmet Kealy 38 Clonmacnoise Road, Dublin 12 Joseph Kealy & Linda Smith 40 Collins Avenue East, Killester, Dublin 5 Helen Bermingham 75 Conquer Hill Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3 Cluid Housing Association 64 Downpatrick Road, Cru,lin, Dublin 12 Mary Frances Fallon 13 Fertullagh Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 Michael Power 76 Glenshesk Road, Whitehall, Dublin 9 Maurice Carberry & Eleanor Murphy 54 Kells Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 Nora Carrick 53 Killala Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 Ewan Duffy 210 Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Bridget Owens 7 Malone Gardens, Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 Ronan Butler 57 Mount Drummond Square, Harolds Cross, Dublin 6W Eoin Brennan & Barry Brennan (LPR s of 56 Offaly Road, Cabra, Dublin, 7 Austin Brennan, deceased) Kate McGinley 87 Pembroke Cottages, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 Derek & Joan Murphy 54 Roseglen Road, Raheny, Dublin 5 Henry & Carmel O Sullivan 17 Slievemore Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12 Jennifer Murray & Paul Dunne 190 Stanaway Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 Page 352

353 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 127/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Assistant Chief Executive With reference to the proposed disposal of lands at New St.Margaret s Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11. In 2012 Ballymun Regeneration Limited and Dublin City Council instructed Lisney to engage in a tendering process for the disposal of lands at New St.Margaret s Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11 on its behalf. The lands, which are considered surplus to requirements, are situated adjacent to IKEA and are zoned Retail Warehousing under Fingal County Council s current Development Plan. Negotiations with the successful tenderer did not ultimately reach a successful conclusion. However a proposal which is considered acceptable was subsequently received from Decathlon Sports Ireland Limited in respect of a retail warehouse development. The proposed purchaser has negotiated a right of way from IKEA Ireland Limited over their access road in order to facilitate access to the subject site. The proposed disposal will be conditional on the formal granting of this right of way. Accordingly, it is proposed that the lands which are shown outlined in red on attached Map Index No.SM be disposed of to Decathlon Sports Ireland Limited subject to the following terms and conditions which the Chief Valuer considers fair and reasonable: 1. That the subject site is located at New St. Margaret s Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11 and is shown outlined in red on attached Map Index No.SM That the disposal price shall be the sum of 4,350,000 (four million, three hundred and fifty thousand euro) plus VAT, payable in the following manner: a) 30% upon signing of the disposal contract which is conditional on receipt of satisfactory planning permission and grant of right of way by IKEA Ireland Limited (see terms 5 and 6 below); b) 70% upon practical completion and transfer of Freehold title. A 12% per annum interest rate shall apply to the late payment of any outstanding sums. Not earlier than the date that is four weeks following exchange of binding contracts, Dublin City Council will enter into a building licence agreement with the purchaser. 3. That the proposed purchaser is Decathlon Sports Ireland Limited. 4. That Dublin City Council holds Registered Freehold Title. Page 353

354 5. That IKEA Ireland Limited shall grant the proposed purchaser a right of way over their access road to the west of the subject site and the proposed purchaser shall provide the Council with proof of this right of way prior to entry on site. 6. That the disposal is subject to the receipt of an acceptable planning permission for a retail warehouse development. The proposed purchaser (acting reasonably) shall be obliged to confirm in writing to the Council within 40 (forty) days of the date of final grant, that a planning permission received from the Planning Authority or An Bord Pleanala is acceptable or not to them. If a planning permission is notified to the Council as being acceptable, building works under the Building Licence Agreement must commence no later than 12 (twelve) weeks from the date of such notification. 7. That the proposed purchaser will lodge a planning application for the proposed scheme within 9 (nine) weeks of signing and exchanging the disposal contract. Failure to lodge a planning application within the stated period shall entitle the Council to rescind the contract on giving not less than 7 days written notice to Decathlon. 8. That the proposed purchaser shall be permitted to lodge a maximum of two comprehensive planning applications to the Planning Authority (where necessary) and two planning appeals to An Bord Pleanala in respect of the subject property. The entitlement to lodge a second comprehensive planning application shall only arise if the Planning Authority refuses permission for the first application or if the proposed purchaser (acting reasonably) deems the grant of planning permission by the Planning Authority to be unacceptable. The second comprehensive planning application, if it occurs, must be lodged within 9 (nine) weeks of the date of the Planning Authority s final decision. The proposed purchaser (acting reasonably) shall be obliged to confirm in writing to the Council within 40 (forty) days of the date of final grant, that a planning permission received from the Planning Authority or An Bord Pleanala is acceptable or not to them. If a planning permission is notified to the Council as being acceptable, building works under the Building Licence Agreement must commence no later than 12 (twelve) weeks from the date of such notification. 9. That in the event that the Planning Authority or An Bord Pleanala refuses permission for the proposed development, or Decathlon Sports Ireland Limited (acting reasonably) deem a planning permission to be unacceptable or otherwise fail to comply with conditions 6 and/or 8 above, the Council and/or Decathlon shall have the right to rescind the contract on giving not less than 7 days notice in writing to the other party in which case all monies received will be returned, without the payment of interest. 10. That the proposed purchaser will be responsible for all costs in relation to the planning process. 11. That should the development not be practically complete within 18 (eighteen) months (as may be extended in cases of force majeure, strikes or adverse weather conditions which cause delay) following the grant of planning permission, Dublin City Council reserves the right to rescind the contracts and return all monies received to the proposed purchaser, without the payment of interest. Page 354

355 12. That Freehold title will be conveyed once practical completion has been certified. The developer will be allowed enter on the lands under a Building Licence Agreement, on standard terms (including appropriate insurances), following a final grant of planning permission. 13. That the Building Licence Agreement shall not be transferable save, if applicable, in the case of another Decathlon group company or a financial institution which has entered into a mortgage with Decathlon. The mortgage must be approved by the Council in writing and must have been entered into specifically for the purposes of the purchase and/or financing of the purchase and development of the site by Decathlon. 14. That the Ballymun Town Centre Facilities Charge shall apply to the site. The Ballymun Town Centre Facilities Charge means a contribution to the cost to DCC of providing the Ballymun Town Centre Facilities which the purchaser shall pay DCC, if demanded. It is a yearly sum of 2.69 per square metre of the gross floor area of the buildings from time to time erected on the site; calculated, in the first instance (but subject to revision thereafter under the terms of the transaction documentation), upon the Practical Completion of the development in accordance with the SCSI Code of Measuring Practice, such contribution to be CPI linked as provided in the transaction documentation. 15. That each party shall be responsible for their own costs and fees in this matter. 16. That this disposal is subject to Decathlon Board approval. The lands to be disposed of were acquired in 1974 from Nicholas Monks and Richard Warner Wilkinson. No agreement enforceable at law is created or is intended to be created until exchange of contracts has taken place. The dates for the performance of any of the requirements of the proposed agreement may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Assistant Chief Executive. The disposal shall be subject to any such covenants and conditions as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate. This proposal was approved by the North West Area Committee at its meeting on 17 th April This report is submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, Resolution to be adopted. That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this report and assents to the proposals outlined therein. Dated this the 23 rd day of April Richard Shakespeare Assistant Chief Executive Page 355

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357 To the Lord Mayor and Report No: 128/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Executive Manager With reference to the proposed disposal of the Council s fee simple interest in the property known as 3 Ellis Quay, Dublin 7. By way of Indenture of Lease dated 10 th August 1967, Dublin City Council demised the premises 3 Ellis Quay to Mary Clare Fanning for a term of 99 years from 29 th September 1962 subject to an annual rent of ( 60.00). Ellis Junction Limited currently hold the 1967 lease by Assignment dated 24 th March Ellis Junction Limited applied to acquire the Council s fee simple interest, claiming an entitlement under Section 9 & 10 of the Landlord & Tenant Ground Rent Act The Law Agent has confirmed that the lessee has a statutory entitlement to purchase the freehold in the property. The Chief Valuer reports that agreement has been reached with the lessee s agents and accordingly it is proposed to dispose of the Council s fee simple interest in the property known as 3 Ellis Quay, Dublin 7 to Ellis Junction Limited subject to the following terms and conditions: 1. That Dublin City Council holds the Fee Simple Interest in the property known as No 3 Ellis Quay, Dublin 7 as indicated on the attached Map (outlined in red and shaded pink). 2. That the property is held under Indenture of a Lease dated 10 August 1967 by Mary Clare Fanning for a period of 99 years, from 29 September 1962, subject to an annual rent of ( 60) per annum and that the applicant now holds this interest. 3. That the purchase price for the fee simple interest shall be the sum of 30,000 (thirty thousand euro), plus VAT if applicable. Price applicable for a period of six months only from the 9 th February The applicant shall pay any rent, rates and charges outstanding up to and including the date of sale. 5. The applicant shall pay the City Councils professional fees of 1,000 plus VAT and the Councils legal costs plus VAT. 6 The above disposal is subject to satisfactory proof of title and entitlement to acquire the Fee Simple interest. 7 No agreement enforceable at law is created or is intended to be created until exchange of contracts has taken place. Page 357

358 The area to be disposed of is part of City Estate. The proposed disposal shall be subject to such conditions as to title to be furnished as the Law Agent in his discretion shall stipulate. No agreement enforceable at law is created or intended to be created until an exchange of contracts has taken place. This proposal was approved by the Central Area Committee at its meeting on the 10 th April This report is submitted in accordance with the requirement of Section 183 of the Local Government Act Resolution to be adopted: That Dublin City Council notes the contents of this report and assents to the proposal outlined therein. Dated this the 18th day of April Paul Clegg Executive Manager. Page 358

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361 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 131/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of the Corporate Policy Group Breviate of the Corporate Policy Group Meeting of the 27 th April Minutes of the Meeting of 23rd March Agreed 2 Matters Arising: Cllr McGinley requested a date for Resources Working Group meeting a Chief Executive indicated that he would revert with a couple of dates 3 Local Property Tax Review - Presentation from DCC to Budget Oversight Committee in the Dail due on May 8th. Cllr Cuffe agreed to sit on this group in addition to Cllrs McGinley and Mc Cartan.. 4 Draft Customer Action Plan - the Plan was presented to the committee by Ms Eileen Quinlivan. She informed the meeting that there will be a 3-year time plan for review and that this plan would be submitted to the full City Council for approval. 5 Updates from SPC Chairs: a b c d Finance - Cllr Ruairí McGinley: The meeting was informed that the SPC is writing to the Minister for HPLG in relation to court procedures for the collection of rates. Current legislation is outdated. Housing - Cllr Daithí Doolan :The meeting was informed that every 2 nd meeting will alternate between business and policy. The Scheme of Lettings was discussed at the last meeting and will be sent forward to the May City Council Meeting for approval. The SPC is also working on how the motion proposed by Cllr Gilliland and agreed by the City Council will be implemented. A full impact analysis will be undertaken in relation to proposed changes in funding. Currently there are several models which could be applied and these are being evaluated to ascertain if any/all or a hybrid are suitable for DCC housing funding. In relation to St Michael s Estate. Initial media reports were misleading on the this but later corrected. Several options coming forward but no decision made. The Chief Executive informed the meeting that the Poolbeg SDZ issue is progressing. Planning and Property Development - Cllr Andrew Montague: NIAH has presented the SPC with a list of between 1,300 and 2,000 buildings that it feels should be added to the RPS. It was suggested that an ACA might suffice in some areas. Otherwise start with the top priority listings. A review of the current legislation and how it works for the Dublin Area was suggested. One Stop Shop comprising fire, access and conservation staff, recently set up in Planning Dept was welcomed. The current situation in relation to the National Monument in Moore St was discussed. Reported that 600 houses and 2,000 apartments are currently under construction in the city. Transportation - Cllr Ciarán Cuffe: Current most important issues are Metro link and Speed Limits. There is widespread support for Metro North but there is concern at the prospect of the Na Fianna site being out of operation for any prolonged length of time. We are now in the 3 rd phase of the implementation of Page 361

362 revised speed limits. There is strong support from residential estates. More enforcement would be desirable. Discussion and clarification on the replacement programme for aged street names/signs. New more durable design currently in process. e f g Arts Culture and Recreation - Cllr Vincent Jackson: No meeting Economic Development and Enterprise - Cllr Deirdre Heney: Presentation from EMRA detailing their metropolitan area strategic plan. Dublin Xmas Flea Market to proceed again this year. Casual Trading Bye Laws for Pitches are in the pipeline. Breath of Fresh Air branding to change to Surprises by Nature from 1 st July Environment - Cllr Naoise Ó Muirí: Visit to Thornton s Recovery Facility was most informative. Recycling paper is no longer commercially profitable. Aluminium cans and plastic water bottles are. Contamination is a major problem, mostly by commercial customers. More segregation necessary in green bins. Black and brown bins working well. Brown bin compost given to farmers. A regional structure to oversee recycling was suggested. Recent package initiatives could be implemented in the city to reduce amount of wasted plastic taken into homes. It was suggested that DCC needs more investment in monitoring air quality following contact with the Ringsend Environmental Health Group. Presentation by Irish Water was very well received and questions asked/answered. District Heating Project progressing. 6 LCDC Update - Cllr Paul McAuliffe: None 7 Any Other Business: Report on pedestrian crossings to be sent to the CPG members. It was also agreed to send the press statement in relation to the Library Festival to the CPG members. The letter received from Minister Eoghan Murphy in relation to discussion of planning applications to be circulated 8 Date of Next Meeting - Friday, 1 st June 2.30pm Attendance : Cllrs : Lord Mayor M MacDonncha, Cllrs C Cuffe, R McGinley, A Montague, D Doolan & N O Muiri Officials : O. P. Keegan, B Kenny, K Quinn, D Brady, R Shakespeare, E Quinlivan and O Casey Apologies : Cllrs Heney & Jackson Ardmhéara Míchéal Mac Donncha Chairperson 2 nd May 2018 Page 362

363 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 119/2018 Members of the Dublin City Council Report of Housing Strategic Policy Committee Breviate of Meeting of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee Held on 5 th April Minutes of meeting dated Thursday 8 th March 2018 and matters arising. Agreed: Minutes agreed. 2. Chairperson s Business: Discussion Followed Correspondence None received Update on Sub-Groups Condensation: Next Meeting 10th 15:00 3. Scheme of Lettings Priorities Proposed Revision & Motion in the name of Cllr. Alison Gilliland Scheme of Letting Priorities Proposed Revision Discussion Followed. Cllr. Gilliland explained the context of Motion. Discussion Followed. Agreed: Members agreed to discuss Scheme of Lettings Priorities and Cllr. Alison Gilliland s motion in tandem on the agenda. Agreed: A report will be prepared in advance of May Housing SPC and that report along with a recommendation from the SPC will go to council for amendment or adoption at the May Council meeting. The SOL group can meet if there is a need once the report has been circulated. Agreed: Bring the Scheme of Lettings Priorities review to the May City Council meeting. Agreed: Motion Noted 4. Housing Update Reports Homelessness Discussion Followed. Agreed: Report Noted. Page 363

364 Housing Supply Discussion Followed. Agreed: Report Noted. Traveller Accommodation Discussion Followed. Agreed: Report Noted. 5. Emergency Motion in the name of Cllr. Cieran Perry Cllr. Perry explained the context of Motion. Discussion Followed. Agreed: Motion Noted 6. A.O.B. Report to SPC re Docklands (Part V) For Noting Discussion Followed. Chair thanked all for their attendance, Cllr. Daithi Doolan Chairperson 6 th April 2018 Page 364

365 To the Lord Mayor and Report No. 120/2018 Members of Dublin City Council Report of Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Breviate of Meeting of the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee Held on 19 th April, 2018 Item No. 1. Minutes of meeting held on 7 th February, Minutes agreed. 2. Metrolink presentation by Ms Anne Graham, CEO, National Transport Authority. Ms Anne Graham, CEO, NTA, gave an overview of the proposed key public transport projects, and Mr Aidan Foley, Project Director Metrolink, gave a presentation on the proposed Metrolink. Details of the Metrolink project are available at Presentation noted. 3. College Green verbal update Mr Brendan O Brien, a/executive Manager (Traffic), reported on the recent An Bord Pleanála oral hearing in relation to College Green. A decision is expected from An Bord Pleanála in August/September of this year. Update noted. 4. Draft Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws 2018 It was agreed to refer the Draft Dublin City Council Special Speed Limit Bye- Laws 2018 to the City Council for approval to initiate the public consultation process. 5. Strategic Plan for Coach Parking in Dublin City Council Administrative Area Mr Andy Walsh, Senior Engineer, gave an update on coach parking in Dublin. Report noted axle vehicles and the HGV Permit system presentation Mr Brendan O Brien, a/executive Manager (Traffic), gave a presentation on this item. Presentation noted. 7. Electric Vehicle Charging for residents of terraced houses or apartments. Item deferred to next meeting of the Transportation SPC. 8. National Transport Authority Capital Project funding 2018 Item deferred to next meeting of the Transportation SPC. Page 365