The report of the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.

It was AGREED to take Motion Item No. 30 in conjunction with this item.

The following motion, in the name of Cllr. J. Newman, was proposed by Cllr. J. Newman and seconded by Cllr. S. Ó Rodaigh.

“That the Chief Executive, prior to the adoption of the Tree Strategy, introduce a process which will inform local area Councillors on a regular basis of the intent to remove trees or hedgerows in their local areas, (except in emergency situations) and that the system of documenting requests or plans to remove trees in the Fingal area are transparent and accessible to Councillors on request.”

Following discussion, the motion in the name of Councillor J. Newman was PASSED.

The following motion, in the name of Councillor I. Carey, was proposed by Councillor I. Carey and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.

“That the trees in residential areas that are within 5 metres of public lighting standard and obstructing light to an unreasonable level may only be removed as a last resort if it is not feasible to 1) reduce the height of the light so that light is no longer obstructed, or 2) extend the arm of the light so that light is no longer obstructed”.

Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor I. Carey, seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh and AGREED:

“That the foregoing motion be amended to read as follows:

That the trees in residential areas that are within 5 metres of public lighting standard and obstructing light to an unreasonable level may only be removed as a last resort if, following consultation with the public lighting section, it is not feasible to 1) reduce the height of the light so that light is no longer obstructed, or 2) extend the arm of the light so that light is no longer obstructed”.

Following further discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. I. Carey, seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh and AGREED; “That the foregoing motion, as amended, is hereby PASSED.”

It was then proposed by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh and seconded by Councillor H. Mahony;

“That the Forest of Fingal, A Tree Strategy for Fingal is hereby ADOPTED.”

This item was DEFERRED to the November meeting of the County Council.