“That the Chief Executive prepare and bring forward proposals for the placement of mooring buoys at appropriate locations in the Howth/Malahide area, to prevent damage of the seabed by anchor drag, and to be put to public consultation prior to implementation.”

The attached motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins.

The Report was read by Karen A Gallagher, Senior Engineer.

Following discussion, The Chair Councillor C. Haughey called for a roll call vote to be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR             2    

Councillor D. Healy

Councillor J. Hopkins    

AGAINST     4      

Councillor J. Guerin

Councillor C. Haughey

Councillor E. O’Brien

Councillor A. Tormey 

ABSTAIN:     0

The Chairperson Councillor C. Haughey declared the motion Fell.