All Dublin City Councillors were sent an email with information on the proposed enterprise centre and requirements under the lease and requirements for refurbishment. - EmailAttempts were made to meet with each councillor and provide information on the proposed enterprise centre and requirements under the lease - MeetingWhere in person meetings were not possible phone calls were held with councillors with information on the proposed enterprise centre and requirements under the lease - Phone call
A virtual meeting of the CCMA to discuss the creation of the national volunteer reserve corps and gain funding commitments from local authorities for its creation.A presentation was made to the Rural Development, Community, Tourism, Culture and Heritage Committee for that purpose. - Virtual MeetingA virtual meeting with the minister to discuss a broad range of issues and opportunities on going at present with the volunteering sector. The work of VCs The VCs’ role in responding to COVID-19 Volunteer Reserves National Volunteering Strategy This meeting was a stakeholder consultation by the minister and an opportunity to consolidate his support for the national volunteer reserves. - Virtual Meeting
Intent: That the motion be passed at September 2020 Dublin City Council meeting for the local authority to be able to sell this land to a developer already involved in the area, in order for public funds to be available for the construction of a municipal sporting facility. These are in very short supply in the area and this facility already has a significant number of clubs, schools and other organisations interested in using it.
Details: As requested and agreed by our members, lobbied Dublin City Council public representatives to vote in favour of proposal to a sell a 0.36 acre size parcel of land, in order to fund the construction of a municipal sporting facility in an area lacking these facilities.
St Teresa's Gardens Regeneration Board is a multi-agency body with an oversight and monitoring role of the Regeneration Programme taking place in St Teresa's Gardens and surrounding area. It also oversees social, economic and cultural development of these areas. There are 20 members of the Regeneration Board, from local residents, relevant statutory agencies and from community and voluntary groups.The Board supports the proposal to dispose of 0.36 of an acre of land owned by DCC at St Teresa's Gardens in order to fund the development of a new Municipal Sports Facility for the South Inner City of Dublin. We understand that this plot of land represents 3.88% of the overall public lands owned by DCC in the St Teresa's Gardens area. There is currently a significant dearth and under-supply of outdoor sports facilities and pitches in the South Inner City.. We request a guarantee that the funds generated will be used for the municipal sport facility, and for the work to begin immediately. - Email
Meeting with Tony Flynn regarding social housing development opportunities on October 30th. Meeting with Cllr Éilis Ryan on November 2nd to discuss delivery of social housing development at Ballyfermot. - Meeting
Intent: Early development of full size playing fields to accommodate all sports clubs within the community including GAA - in location agreed with DCC - temporary pitch to be replaced upon demolition of two blocks of flats once designated housing built. Retention in full of existing playing pitches at Doplhin Park - no part sale or otherwise. Provision of more sportes facilities within Dublin 8 - seriously lacking.
Details: Delivery of full size playing pitches under Master Plan ref SDRA 12 - St Teresa's Gardens & Environs - The masterplan (as per current development plan) to provide for residential, commercial and community uses, including an area of integrated sporting and active open space sufficient in size for use, ...
Emails Tommy Daly to Criona Ni Dhalaigh ref St Teresa's Gardens - EmailJJ O'Mahony email to Brendan Kenny - EmailJJ O'Mahony to Brid Smith ref sports facilities - Phone call
