South Dublin County Council

South Dublin County Council

Our client received a letter on 29th April 2024 notifying her that she had been assessed as ineligible for Social Housing. The letter explained that, because she is married and her husband is living outside Ireland, she cannot apply for social housing until her husband moves to Ireland to join her. Client is an Irish Citizen, but her husband is a non-EU citizen. Her husband does not have permission to live in Ireland. For that reason, Client is not sure if, or when, he will be able to join her in Ireland. We are requesting a copy of the policy document/circular or other form of guidelines, on which the decision was based, i.e. which sets out the criteria for assessing an application in a situation where the applicant's spouse lives outside of Ireland. We are familiar with the Allocation Scheme and Means Policy public documents on eligibility. Unfortunately they do not contain the information that we need. We are looking for a copy of the internal guidelines, memos, circulars, or similar documents used by staff of South Dublin County Council when deciding that an application for social housing is ineligible in the above scenario.

South Dublin County Council

Under FOI: Please confirm how much money was paid out in personal injury compensation by your Council’s insurers in 2022 and 2023 and how many individual claims were there. I acknowledge the fact that the money isn’t paid out directly by your (or any) Council but by your insurer.

South Dublin County Council

The records I request are: The amount of money spent on goods, services, or other from the following bodies: Siemens and Hewlett Packard, I would like to receive this information from 1 January 2024 - 25 May 2024.

South Dublin County Council

1. SDCC signed off on purchase of 126 Westend Gate, D24 KX03 by way of CE order on 4/4/2024 in relation to tenant in purchase situ scheme. On 23/4/24 SDCC withdrew from he purchase process and advised non procedure with acquisition. I seek an explanation for this withdrawal. 2. How many property unit purchase have SDCC completed in the period April 2023 to 31/3/24.

South Dublin County Council

Re: Crooksling Nursing Home, Blessington Road, N81, Dublin 24 We refer to the above-named site/area and we note that this site is owned by the HSE and the HSE offered the property to all State Stakeholders through the Intra-State Property Register and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth expressed an interest in Crooksling to facilitate the provisions of suitable accommodation to persons seeking international protection. We would be grateful for a full copy of the planning files/licenses for the property to be used as an international protection center. We seek this information under the Freedom of Information Act and Planning Acts. We would also be grateful for a copy of the grant of permission for this site to be used for tented accommodation. We act on behalf of clients who have concerns in relation to this site being used for the above accommodation due to the rural location, lack of facilities, breach of planning regulations, which would extend to proposed water, surface water and foul drainage system. Without proper planning this would cause a real risk and concern to the local area. This site is located in an area zoned Objective RU in the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2000-2028, which seeks 'to protect and improve Rural Amenity and to provide for the development of Agriculture. Therefore we would propose this development would materially contravene the objectives of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan, particularly that of Policy H16 and would lead to demands for the uneconomic provision of further public services and facilities Pg. 1 in this rural area. The proposed development would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.There is a significant increase in traffic and this will also lead to additional demand for access to services in an area that has no services to offer. The public road has no footpaths, there are no public lighting between the site and the closest town and is not safe for pedestrian access, there is poor vertical and horizontal alignment, lacks pedestrian, public lighting. We submit on behalf of our clients that this site is being used without permission and in breach of the planning acts and the Development plan. This development, by reason of its scale, design, mass and bulk, fails to respond to the site's sensitive context, it is visually incongruous to the rural area and would lead to the loss of rural amenity which materially contravenes Policy H23 Rural House and Extension Design Objective 1 and the RU zoning objective and would be contrary to the provisions of the South Dublin County Council Development Plan 2022-2028. We further submit this site has now caused serious public safety by reason of traffic and therefore is contrary to the proper planning and sustainability development in the area Our client has also brought to our attention that there are previous planning applications Our client has also brought to our attention that there are previous planning applications in this local area that have all since been refused for once off planning permission due We believe this accommodation center for international applicants does not have the proper planning to operate and therefore we ask that you furnish us with a copy of the planning permission for the site. We would ask you to provide how many people are living on this site and how the waste is being managed and send us any reports or screening you have done or are in your possession regarding same. In addition you confirm an environmental report has been carried out and send us a copy of same. BKC Solicitors

South Dublin County Council

I wish to request the following records under the Freedom of Information Act. 1) Copies of all correspondence between council and the Irish Coursing Club (ICC) between 2019 and 2023. Copies of all correspondence between council and Rásaíocht Con Éireann/Greyhound Racing Ireland, formerly known as the Irish Greyhound Board, on the subject of hare coursing, between 2019 and 2023. Please provide the information in electronic form if possible.

South Dublin County Council

Hi, I would like details of the expenditure to date & the full budget allocated to the safe schools initiative roadworks carried out in Palmerstown, Dublin 20 under the Freedom of Information Act. A number of changes to kerbs, traffic islands, traffic calming & painting on roads have been conducted since last October but I assume there were additional planning costs involved.

South Dublin County Council

All information for the years 2010 to present in connection with: 1. A list of all weed killers used by or on behalf of South Dublin County Council. 2. A list of all suppliers of those weed killers. 3. A list of all areas those weed killers are used. 4. How often those weed killers are use 5. ANY information or correspondence on the health and safety policies surrounding the us of those weed killers 6. A list of recorded incidents reported to the Council where the use of weed killers has resulted in adverse effects or injury to a person or anima

South Dublin County Council

Under the FOI Act, I am seeking the following information: • The total number of vehicles your organisation currently owns or operates • The total number of electric vehicles your organisation currently owns or operates. • The total number of vehicles your organisation currently owns or operates that use telematics. • A copy of the most up-to-date policy or guidance document (or other similar document/advisory/guidance) that covers, underpins, or relates to council decisions over vehicle fleet purchase, and in particular choosing whether those vehicles should be diesel, petrol, electric, hybrid, or use telematics. • A copy of the council’s EV strategy I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting. As you are aware, Section 17(4) of the FOI Act allows for a requester to seek “information” of a type that can be easily gathered by a public body, as per the above request. If you would prefer, however, to deal with this request for information under the Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) Regulations, please feel free to do so. I wish to receive this information electronically, ideally in an excel or csv format.

South Dublin County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 I wish to obtain the below records • Total number of Dog Fouling fines issued by South Dublin County Council in 2023 • Total number of fines paid / collected for the offence referenced above in relation to dog fouling in 2023 by South Dublin County Council.

South Dublin County Council

We are researching the welfare and outcomes of dogs in local authority shelters (sometimes termed ‘pounds’), including euthanasia. We intend to analyse the data and include it in a scientific publication. We request the following information: For each of the last 3 years (2021, 2022, 2023), please provide the following information.1. The number of dog places that you have available at any one time in your shelter(s) or pound(s) 2. The number of dogs that have spent any time in your dog shelter(s) or pound(s). 3. The number of stray dogs that have entered a shelter/pound(s) 4. The number of dogs that have entered a shelter/pound(s) that were seized for welfare reasons 5. The number of dogs that have entered a shelter/pound(s) that were seized for human safety reasons 6. The number of dogs that have entered a shelter/pound(s) that were relinquished 7. The top 3 breeds of the dogs that entered the shelter/pound(s) plus amount of each breed 8. The number of dogs that were rehomed directly from your shelter 9. The number of dogs that were moved to another rehoming centre (e.g. run by a charity) in the UK/Ireland and abroad 10. The average length of stay of dogs in your shelter/pound(s) 11. The number of each type of breed of dog that were euthanased. Currently: 1. Do you have any written policies on a. Welfare of the dogs in your shelter/pound(s), including requirements for exercise, enrichment, formal behavioural assessment? Yes/ No (If yes, please provide) b. Euthanasia of dogs in your shelter/pound(s)? Yes/ No (If yes, please provide) 2. Please provide your most recent inspection report including the recommendations for improvement 3. Please provide the Full Time Equivalent staff and level of formal training of the staff that work in your shelter/pound(s)

South Dublin County Council

Under the FOI Act 2014 I am seeking access to records that demonstrate the number of section 41(b) Data Protection Act 2018 requests received by South Dublin County Council from An Garda Siochana, across all directorates from January 2023 - 30th April 2024. I am not seeking access to the content of such, but rather the figures for numbers of requests received, those that were granted and those that were not granted (for whatever reason - I do not need the reasoning at this stage). I note that the Council is legally obligated to maintain a record of all such requests, alongside the proportionality and necessity considerations for such.

South Dublin County Council

Dear Sir/Madam, Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: In light of the wanton vandalism in Dodder Valley Park this weekend which resulted in the destruction of approximately 40 trees, and the reported inability of SDCC to install CCTV following a DPC audit, I wish to obtain all records relating to the decision of the DPC communicated to South Dublin County Council relating to the installation of CCTV in Dodder Valley Park. It does not appear to be available in any format on the DPC website. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, preferably in its original formatting.

South Dublin County Council

I wish to make an FOI request for the following information 1. A breakdown of the number of people on the Clondalkin LEA housing list. for a 2 bedroom as of January 2024? broken down by time on list. IE 1-5YEARS . 5-10YEARS . 10-12 YEARS . OVER 12 YEARS. 2 A breakdown of the number of people housed from the Clondalkin LEA housing list for a 2 bedroom since January 2023. 3. A breakdown of the number of 2 bedroom housing units allocated from the Clondalkin LEA housing list with a 2 bedroom requirement since January 2023.

South Dublin County Council

Freedom of Information (FOI) Request I request the following information in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2014: • SDCC's standard recording practices and policy for phone calls. • Clarification on, if a copy of the Electrical Compliance Certificate (Completion Certificate) for 159 Killinarden Estate, Tallaght, D24V9V0, as per the Electricity Regulation Act 1999, exists and if it is applicable to the property •If applicable, please confirm that SDCC has a copy of the Fire Safety Certificate relating to 159 Killinarden Estate, Tallaght, D24V9V0.

South Dublin County Council

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: a copy of all invoices/receipts associated with St Patrick's Day travel for the local authority in 2023. a record of who travelled a table/spreadsheet/record of all costs if possible the itinerary for the trip an information note on the trip if you or your communications department wish to provide one. I would prefer to receive this information electronically, ideally in its original electronic format.

South Dublin County Council

I wish to request the following information pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 2014. § How many three bedroom properties have been allocated to transfer applicants with medical priority by SDCC in 2023 to present? § and (ii) the date that medical priority was granted to the date of the transfer?

South Dublin County Council

all records concerning the present availability of bays and/or group houses in the following halting sites: Ballyowen Lane, Belgard Park, Cherryfield Way, Hazel Hill, Kishogue Park, Lynch's Park, Owendoher Haven, Stocking Hill and Oldcastle Park.

South Dublin County Council

We have the following questions with regards to South Dublin County Councils legislative requirements to complete inspections under the housing (standards for rented houses) regulations 2019. 1.      How is South Dublin County Council fulfilling its legislative requirements to complete inspections under the Housing (Standards For Rented Houses) Regulations 2019 2.      How many rented properties in South Dublin County Council fall within the scope for the Minimum Housing Standards Legislation? 3.      How many people/resources are employed to carry out these inspections for South Dublin County Council? 4.      Are these resources in-house or outsourced? 5.      If outsourced, who is providing this service to South Dublin County Council? 6.      Approximately how much does South Dublin County Council spend annually on fulfilling the legislative requirements? 7.      How many surveys would each inspector fulfil on a weekly basis? 8.      When do South Dublin County Council expect to tender for the inspection services? 9.      What technology is South Dublin County Council using to carry out these inspections on site? 10.  Is South Dublin County Council doing any virtual re-inspections? - if so, what technology are you utilising to conduct virtual inspections? 11.  How long does it take South Dublin County Council to conduct an initial/first inspection?

South Dublin County Council

Can I please request under FOI The dates of attendance by representatives of SDCC at the AGM s of Kiltipper Property Management company regarding Marlfield estate from 2019-2023. Inclusive of when the meeting was held virtually during the Covid pandemic

South Dublin County Council

Hi There, I would like to make a Freedom of Information request. A copy of any and all correspondence received and issued by SDCC offices (Roads sections) from 20/11/23 to 02/04/24 as pertains to the road/street, Tullyhall Way, Lucan, County Dublin and the yellow lines thereon.

South Dublin County Council

we write to request the following non-personal records under s.12 of the Freedom of Information Act 2014, specifically in relation to housing: 3. Any written policy, procedure or guidance regarding the operation of the medical transfer list by SDCC. 4. The total number of four bedroom local authority dwellings that were allocated to eligible households on the social housing list in 2023. 5. The total number of four bedroom local authority dwellings that were allocated to eligible households on the medical transfer list in 2023. 6. The total number of four bedroom approved housing body dwellings that were allocated to eligible households on the social housing list in 2023. 7. The total number of four bedroom approved housing body dwellings that were allocated to eligible households on the medical transfer list in 2023. 8. The average length of time an applicant family assessed as having a four-bedroom need remained on the social housing waiting list before being allocated a property in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. 9. The average length of time an applicant family assessed as having a four-bedroom need remained on the medical transfer list before being allocated a property in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

South Dublin County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the release of records relating to the tendering of training/education services by the Council's Local Enterprise Office for the past five years (2018-2023). By this, I mean a copy of the request for tender and associated documents, a copy of the submission received from the eventual award winner and a copy of the contract signed between the Council and the award winner.

South Dublin County Council

Copies of all relevant documents, records, correspondence and details (consultation process, engineers report etc) on the installation, maintenance and resurfacing circa 2010 to 2020 inclusive of the pedestrian crossings elevated surface (Section 38 development/procedure) on Taylor's Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. Refined Request: • The section in question is the road at the pedestrian crossing at Palmer Park and 11 and 12 Newbrook Estate on Taylor's Lane. • The section is the "raised surface" at the pedestrian crossing at Palmer Park and 11 and 12 Newbrook Estate on Taylor's Lane. See attached images for junction and traffic light highlighted (Image 5) on this map for main focus area. • The Records concerned refer to records confirming the function and purpose of the elevated/raised surface at this junction • The section of the Council to which this request refers is the Planning and transport department, traffic management, traffic calming, under a section 38 • Timeline: Initial planning records and implementation records for the construction of this raised surface in 2011 and records specifically for resurfacing works in 2018 and any other maintenance records at said junction or on this raised surface. • Scope: Records which demonstrate something, ie: purpose of structure, consultation process(if any), engineers reports, planning reports etc.

South Dublin County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I wish to seek the following records for 2023 - • The number of potholes reported to the local authority last year • The number of claims received regarding pothole damage last year • The number of claims paid out arising from pothole damage last year • The total amount paid out arising from pothole damage to vehicles and bicycles last year • The biggest single claim payout arising from pothole damage last year. • A copy of the local authority procedure for dealing with pothole damage claims.

South Dublin County Council

Under the FOI Act 2014, I am seeking the following: - a copy of the business case, cost benefit analysis associated with the decision by the council to purchase Lucan House and grounds from the Italian government.

South Dublin County Council

Under the freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking a copy of the data breach register maintained by South Dublin County Council for the years 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. I am specifically interested in how many data breaches were reported to the data protection commission during those years. I am not requesting the specific details of the data breaches, just the register.

South Dublin County Council

The FOI Request Pursuant to the Development Agreement and Licence Agreement, the Freedom of Information Act and the Access to Information on the Environment Regulations, we call on South Dublin County Council to furnish the application on behalf of Uisce Éireann for a Road Opening Licence which we understand was made pursuant to Section 41 of the WSA Act, 2007, as amended, within 7 days hereof.

South Dublin County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 we now request 1. the findings of the Inspector in relation to S8687. (in February '23 we received an email stating that the matter had been referred to an Inspector and we would be informed when a decision is made) 2. the current status of the legal process in relation to S8687. (Lands at San Jose, New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22)

South Dublin County Council

Under FOI Please supply: Emails and records within South Dublin County Council connected to the Planning applications for the following two developments from 2020 to today date • Apartments at Palmers Gate Kennelsfort Road Lower • and a new development of apartments at St Edmunds Avenue Lucan, Co. Dublin

South Dublin County Council

Can I access the following information under FOI The number of units in marlfield estate owned by SDCC. The breakdown of the properties owned into houses , apartments and duplexes

South Dublin County Council

Copies of the Document: “Statement of Donations and Election Expenses at the Local Elections on 24 May 2019 in Accordance with Section 13 of the Local Elections (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure ACT 1999” as filled out by all candidates (both successful and unsuccessful) for the 2019 Local Elections in South Dublin County Council. This document should include candidates’ name and party, as well as expenses incurred (Broken down by category as well as Total Expenses) and Source of Income.

South Dublin County Council

Under FOI in relation to the Dodder View Road Cycle Lane: Section of Road from bottom of Rathfarnham Road to Rathfarnham Tescos Can you tell me: 1.How much did it cost to remove the white dividing line on the new cycle way 2.How much did it cost to lay the new coloured surface on the cycleway 3.Was the road deliberately or negligently designed so that 2 large vehicles cannot pass each other at certain points on the road. 4.How many cyclists use the newly constructed cycleway on a daily basis

South Dublin County Council

Under FOI I request all files ref notice S9138

South Dublin County Council

I wish to receive copies of the following records under the Freedom of Information Act related to the vacant site levy: A list (preferably in tabular format such as a spreadsheet) of each site owner (where the owner is a company, please exclude individuals) and the amount outstanding in payments for the vacant site levy. I am happy to review details per site or per owner, whichever is least timing-consuming for the council.

South Dublin County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act I request a copy of any record which sets out the development contributions to be paid (including any waivers applied), as the agreed application of the development contribution scheme between the developer and South Dublin County Council, as provided for under condition 23, of planning grant ABP 305563, for 488 residential units in Saggart, Co. Dublin.

South Dublin County Council

Under FOI I request list of works were carried out to manhole covers at open green space, Whitechurch Youth and Community Centre, Clarkstown, Dublin 16, D16 E2X since 19 October 2018.

South Dublin County Council

I am asking for a copy of the planning enforcement file Ref: 9034 held by the SDCC Planning Enforcement Department.

South Dublin County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act I request a copy of any record which sets out the development contributions to be paid (including any waivers applied), as the agreed application of the development contribution scheme between the developer and South Dublin County Council, as provided for under condition 23, of planning grant ABP 305267, for 1034 residential units at Old Nangor Road, Co. Dublin.

South Dublin County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I wish to request the following in relation to all active quarry sites operating in the council's administrative area which have planning permission (or an expired planning permission): • The most up-to-date list of all active quarries with active planning permission; • The most up-to-date list of all active quarries with expired planning permission; • For each quarry, a copy of the record (be it invoice, receipt, council letter, etc) confirming receipt/lodging of a Restoration Bond / surety bond (financial details can be redacted as required) as required as per planning conditions to ensure satisfactory reinstatement of the site following the completion of extraction, or to pay a contribution towards the cost of upgrading or repairing the local road network

South Dublin County Council

• Any records that show enforcement proceedings that issued against the erection of a boundary wall 1.2 metres in height such as that of the one erected and is the subject of enforcement under ref: S9154, in the years 2019 , 2020 and 2021. • In the event that no such records exist can you please confirm that this means that no enforcement proceedings took place.

South Dublin County Council

I would like you to disclose the total cost for the roadworks carried out on Rossmore Road between October 31st, 2023 & January 31st 2024. I am a resident in Rossmore estate & have relevant interest in this request. I would like to know the total cost/outlay for the provision of all elements of this project, including but not limited to: Research Engineering Supply of parts, hardware & materials Labour associated but not limited to installation, engineering, project management & all other associated labour costs.

South Dublin County Council

I wish to make a request, under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, for the following information: The total number of residential properties owned by South Dublin County Council. The total number of residential properties owned by South Dublin County Council which are currently vacant. The total number of active HAP tenancies with South Dublin County Council. The total number of active RAS tenancies with South Dublin County Council. The total number of persons currently on the housing waiting list with South Dublin

South Dublin County Council

I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 please. • The number of landlords availing of the RAS scheme at present and the number of properties currently rented out under the RAS scheme in SDCC area. The number of landlords availing of the RAS scheme that are compliant with the registration of their tenancies with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) as per the conditions of their contract with the local authority

South Dublin County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, I wish to request the following records: 1. All files and correspondence within the Housing Section and Chief Executive's Office of South Dublin County Council, since June 1, 2022, of contacts with RTÉ, COCO Content or Dermot Bannon Architects, regarding the Room to Improve television programme. 2. All files and correspondence within the Housing Section and Chief Executive's Office of South Dublin County Council, since June 1, 2022, of contacts with the Department of Housing or Housing Agency regarding the Room to Improve television programme.

South Dublin County Council

A copy of all enforcement notices issued by the council over non compliance with Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2019 or other regulations related to the inspection of rental properties, in 2023.

South Dublin County Council

Under the freedom of Information Act 2014, I am submitting a request for the following information: • Record(s) that demonstrates the number of surveillance devices/systems(whichever is most practical) utilized by your Council for (a) traffic management purposes, (b) for waste enforcement purposes and ( c) the number of community CCTV schemes the Council participates in, as well as (d) the number of CCTV systems operated for any other purpose other than those listed above. • I am also requesting a copy of the current Data Protection Impact Assessments on file for each CCTV system operated by the council (including CCTV systems in council buildings). • Please also direct me to your council's CCTV code of practice/policy as I have not been able to locate it online.

South Dublin County Council

Under the FOI acts, I request the following: Records of the number of refugees accommodated in your local authority region during the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. These people may be referred to as beneficiaries of temporary protection. Please state the age range and gender and type of accommodation recorded in terms of single or multi-occupancy dwellings. Please also provide records of correspondence or minutes of meetings in which concerns have been raised about the security of these refugees or the buildings within which they reside. Please provide records in relation to concerns raised during 2022 and 2023 about refurbishment works on properties in your local authority where the works relate to accommodation for refugees or beneficiaries of temporary protection.

South Dublin County Council

Under the FOI Act 2014 and its amendments and regulations, I am seeking the following information from South Dublin County Council: A copy of all communication documents or emails, application documents, assessors reports and any other documents which formed part of any submissions made to South Dublin County Council to obtain a Street Furniture Licence under Section 254, Planning and Development Act, as amended, and Article 201(b) of the Planning and Development Regulations, as amended, for a premises in Rathfarnham, namely Dakco Ltd. (Revels Bar), 37 Main Street, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, D14 PW02. As the licence must be renewed annually there should be a number of such applications for the licence and I am requesting a copy of the documents referred to above for each year the licence was granted.

South Dublin County Council

1. Details of the number of planning enforcement notices that issued in the past 10 years due to a boundary wall of 1.2m in height being erected. 2. Details as to whether enforcement proceedings were pursued against the erection of the boundary wall at the site to the side of 1 Cloonmore Drive, Dublin 24. This site is zoned as OS and I note that planning permission was neither sought nor obtained to erect the boundary wall that surrounds this site. I also note this land was sold by SDCC! Furthermore I request all records pertaining to the sale of this land. 3. All records relating to enforcement reference S9154. This includes all emails that may have been deleted or recalled by staff. As a senior manager within a public sector office myself I am well aware that your IT department has the functionality to comply with this request. 4. All records relating to the failings of SDCC to publish a third party observation made to the planning portal until December 2023 under planning reference SD23A/0222 and all information relating to the errors contained within the signed Chief Executive's Orders dated the 31st October 2023. For context a decision on this planning application was made on the 31st October yet this observation was not published to the SDCC website until December 2023.