Agenda

Venue: Council Chamber - Grove Road, Blanchardstown/MS Teams

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Items
No. Item

1.

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) Meeting held on Thursday the 25th of June 2026 pdf icon PDF 73 KB

QUESTIONS

2.

Councillor E. Troy - Cleaning and Landscaping - Bramley Estate, Carpenterstown Road - AI109276 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

"To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to clean the two granite pillars at the entrance at Bramley Park, and the Bramley granite stone nameplate at the entrance to Bramley Road, as they have never been cleaned since the estate was built in 1990?”

3.

Councillor E. Troy - Landscaping Area - Bramley Estate, Carpenterstown Road - AI109276A pdf icon PDF 34 KB

"To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to landscaping the area by the entrance to Bramley Park?”

4.

Councillor E. Troy - Provision of Bench - Bramley Estate, Carpenterstown Road - AI109276B pdf icon PDF 34 KB

"To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to providing a bench at the entrance to Bramley Park?”

5.

Councillor S. Shovlin - Review of Footpaths - Lambourn, Clonsilla - AI109402 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to undertake a review of the footpaths in the Lambourn Estate and give consideration to either grinding down minor lips in the concrete paths or full replacement where this is not possible?”

6.

Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Porterstown Park Car Park - AI109772 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on when the newly renovated car park at Porterstown Park will open and if consideration can be given to keep the temporary car park open to accommodate its many users?”

7.

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on Resurfacing of R121 - AI109612 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the completion of works and resurfacing on the R121?”

8.

Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Kellystown Cemetery - AI109615 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the opening of Kellystown Cemetery, including an indication of when the new cemetery will be fully operational?”

9.

Councillor J. Walsh - Installation of Public Light - Main Street, Blanchardstown - AI109865 pdf icon PDF 35 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to install a new, lower level, public light to provide adequate lighting for the new bench recently installed on Main Street, Blanchardstown, close to the traffic lights at the junction with Castleknock Road?”

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Councillor J. Walsh - Cleaning of Footpath - Maple Close - AI109866 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to arrange for the cleaning of the footpath outside (details supplied) Laurel Lodge, Castleknock, which is covered in moss?”

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Councillor J. Walsh - Inspection of Porterstown Viaduct - AI109867 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to clarify with relevant state agencies (TII or others as appropriate) how often the structural integrity of the Porterstown Viaduct is inspected, including whether the uneven surface at certain points is part of the original design?”

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Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan - Speed Ramps Extension - Castleknock Elms - AI109783 pdf icon PDF 35 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive, due to ongoing issues with excessive speeding, if consideration can be given to extend the existing speed ramps from Castleknock Elms through to Castleknock Laurels, leading onwards to Castleknock Avenue, where a 15 km/h speed limit is currently in place but is frequently not adhered to?”

13.

Councillor A. Donnelly - Disposal of Nitrous Oxide Cannisters in this LEA - AI109844 pdf icon PDF 35 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report detailing the cost of disposing of nitrous oxide cannisters collected in this Local Electoral Area, in tabular form, for 2024, 2025 and 2026 (year to date)?”

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Councillor A. Donnelly - Planting of Evergreen Trees - Railway Line, Riverwood Court - AI109852 pdf icon PDF 35 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to the planting of evergreen trees along the railway line in Riverwood Court?”

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Councillor A. Donnelly - Maintenance Work at Riverwood Estate Entrance - AI109853 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to the removal of overgrowth on the fourth entrance pillar in Riverwood, so the pillar can be fully exposed, assessed, repaired and capped in line with work completed on the other pillars?”

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Councillor A. Donnelly - Litter Bin Request at Coolmine Roundabout - AI109854 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to the provision of a litter bin at Coolmine roundabout as there is significant pedestrian footfall from Coolmine train station towards the shops at Carpenterstown, yet there is currently no litter bin available along this section until pedestrians reach the shops?”

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Councillor A. Donnelly - Provision of Bench at Rockfield Green - AI109855 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given, following local consultation, for the provision of a bench in the Rockfield Green area, to aid older residents on their journey from Riverwood to the Blanchardstown Centre?”

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Councillor A. Donnelly - Provision of Public Bench on the Ongar Distributor Road - AI109856 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to provide a bench on the green space on the Ongar Distributor Road (ODR), opposite the Hartstown Link Road junction, as the ODR is a very long road, a bench would be welcomed by our older population and those with limited mobility (the area in question backs onto an open space in Mount Symon)?”

19.

Councillor A. Donnelly - Removal of Overgrowth - Manorfield Drive - AI109857 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to the removal of tall grasses from between the pedestrian path on Manorfield Drive and the road (just passed Old Hansfield Lane) as it is blocking sightlines and has raised safety concerns in the area?”

OPERATIONAL NEW WORKS, ETC.

20.

Extinguishment of right of way in favour of Fingal County Council, on lands in the ownership of St. Laurence O’Toole Diocesan at Corduff pdf icon PDF 51 KB

CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS

21.

Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan and Councillor T. Kitt - Traffic Calming Measures on the R121 - AI109401 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“That the Chief Executive considers the installation of traffic calming measures and a suitable pedestrian crossing on the R121, opposite the entrance to Westmanstown Sports and Conference Centre, in response to the heavy volume of pedestrian and car traffic.”

MOTIONS

22.

Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Safe Access to 38 Bus Stop for Waterville Residents - AI108924 pdf icon PDF 45 KB

“That the Chief Executive commit to providing safe access routes to the 38-bus stop for residents of Waterville who have expressed concerns over the lack of lighting on the concrete path through the trees at Corduff Crescent to the Snugborough Road, and on the tracks through the woods opposite Aran Court via Annagh Court and the walk opposite the woods past Garnish Square.”

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Councillor P. Quinlan - Feasibility Study on Left-Turn Exit from Corduff onto Snugborough Road - AI109531 pdf icon PDF 36 KB

“That the Chief Executive undertake a feasibility study on the Snugborough Road to determine if it would be appropriate to open a one-way junction allowing vehicles from the Corduff side to exit and turn left (northbound) onto Snugborough Road, with a view to alleviating traffic congestion for vehicles travelling from the Corduff area and currently exiting at the Ashling Heights junction onto Snugborough Road that are heading northwards towards the business parks, Finglas and beyond, and to report back to the Area Committee on the findings.”

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Councillor A. Donnelly - Non-Compliant Road Crossings - Ongar Village - AI109541 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“That the Chief Executive address the non-compliant, uncontrolled road crossings on Hayworth Drive and Stralem Drive as they have no receiving ramp on the footpath leading to the residential side of the road.”

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Councillor B. Hanaphy – Installation of Gates - Mick Walsh Park - AI109611 pdf icon PDF 38 KB

“That the Chief Executive installs a gate at the entrance to Mick Walsh Park to prevent the misuse of the car park and dumping of cars and other material.”

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Councillor T. Leddy - Speed Reduction on Westmanstown Road - AI109792 pdf icon PDF 33 KB

“That the Chief Executive initiate a plan to reduce speed on Westmanstown Road.”

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Councillor J. Burtchaell - School Traffic Parking on Barnwell Drive - AI109819 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“That the Chief Executive engage with Hansfield ETNS and ETSS schools and the  Gardaí with a view to implementing additional parking deterrents and/or enforcement measures to discourage school traffic from parking in the Barnwell Drive cul-de-sac which is causing great distress to the residents there on a daily basis, resulting in several people being blocked in or out of their designated parking spots, footpaths routinely blocked and an increasingly hostile atmosphere at school drop off and pick up times.”

28.

Councillor J. Walsh - Repair of Wall - St. Mochta's Estate, Coolmine Lodge - AI109868 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“That the Chief Executive arranges for the inspection and repair of the damaged wall and capstones on the entrance to St. Mochta's Estate at Coolmine Lodge, opposite the Coolmine Industrial Estate.”

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Councillor A. Donnelly - Review of Traffic Jams at Clonsilla Roundabout - AI109843 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

“That the Chief Executive investigates the traffic tailbacks from the Clonsilla Roundabout onto feeder roads at peak traffic hours as traffic consistently blocks the roundabout, which would create serious issues for emergency vehicles if they needed access.”

 

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