Agenda for Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) on Thursday, 12th June, 2025, 2.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Thursday, 12th June, 2025 2.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

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BSA/302/25	Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) Meeting held on Thursday, 8th May 2025 Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on the 8^th May 2025, which had been circulated were submitted, APPROVED as a true record and signed. It was proposed by Councillor C Boland and seconded by Councillor Kelly and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) Meeting held on 8^th May 2025 be ADOPTED and APPROVED”.
BSA/303/25	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor O’Leary and seconded by Councillor Smyth and RESOLVED: “That pursuant to Standing Order No 51, Questions numbered 02 to 51 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
BSA/304/25	Councillor P. Mulville - Designation of Bathing Area at Tower Bay, Portrane - AI102491 View the background to item BSA/304/25
BSA/305/25	Councillor P. Mulville - Road Repairs - Blake's Cross to Turvey Avenue - AI102492 View the background to item BSA/305/25
BSA/306/25	Councillor P. Mulville - 'No Right Turn' Signage - Chapel Lane, Swords - AI102566 View the background to item BSA/306/25
BSA/307/25	Councillor P. Mulville - Additional Public Seating Benches in this LEA - AI103223 View the background to item BSA/307/25
BSA/308/25	Councillor P. Mulville - Portrane Litter Bin Emptying Schedule - AI103224 View the background to item BSA/308/25
BSA/309/25	Councillor P. Mulville - Traffic Safety Plan - Donabate Beach - AI103228 View the background to item BSA/309/25
BSA/310/25	Councillor P. Mulville - Provision of On-Site attendants for Public Toilets at Donabate Beach - AI103230 View the background to item BSA/310/25
BSA/311/25	Councillor M. Boland - Updating of Signalised Pedestrian Crossing - Palmer Ave, Rush - AI102647 View the background to item BSA/311/25
BSA/312/25	Councillor M. Boland - Painting of New Road Markings - The Forge Estate and Chapel Farm Estate, Lusk - AI103007 View the background to item BSA/312/25
BSA/313/25	Councillor M. Boland - Installation of Litter Bin - Green Space, Dublin Road Roundabout, Lusk - AI103008 View the background to item BSA/313/25
BSA/314/25	Councillor M. Boland - Installation of “Children at Play” and “Slow Down” Signs - The Forge Estate, Lusk - AI103009 View the background to item BSA/314/25
BSA/315/25	Councillor M. Boland - Request for Safety Assessment - Rush/Lusk Train Station - AI103010 View the background to item BSA/315/25
BSA/316/25	Councillor M. Boland - Increase of Street Sweeping - Main Street, Rush - AI103011 View the background to item BSA/316/25
BSA/317/25	Councillor M. Quinn - Baby Changing Facility within Public Toilets in Balbriggan and Skerries - AI102732 View the background to item BSA/317/25
BSA/318/25	Councillor M. Quinn - Assessment of Footpaths - Chapel Gate, Balbriggan - AI103058 View the background to item BSA/318/25
BSA/319/25	Councillor M. Quinn - Tree Assessment at Clonard Court, Balbriggan - AI103105 View the background to item BSA/319/25
BSA/320/25	Councillor J. Smyth - Vehicle Access to Miller's Glen Regional Park, Swords - AI102942 View the background to item BSA/320/25
BSA/321/25	Councillor J. Smyth - Bottle Filling Stations at Swords Manor Football Club - AI102944 View the background to item BSA/321/25
BSA/322/25	Councillor J. Smyth - Road Markings on the L2300 Adjacent to Boroimhe Estate - AI103148 View the background to item BSA/322/25
BSA/323/25	Councillor J. Smyth - Park Avenue Parking Enforcement - AI103149 View the background to item BSA/323/25
BSA/324/25	Councillor L. Corkery - Bicycle Lane Cleaning in this LEA - AI102973 View the background to item BSA/324/25
BSA/325/25	Councillor L. Corkery - Installation of Speed Ramps - Longview Avenue, Swords - AI102975 View the background to item BSA/325/25
BSA/326/25	Councillor L. Corkery - Removal of Sycamore Tree in this LEA- AI102977 View the background to item BSA/326/25
BSA/327/25	Councillor L. Corkery - Engagement with Other Local Authorities Regarding Environmentally Friendly Weedkilling - AI102980 View the background to item BSA/327/25
BSA/328/25	Councillor T. O'Leary - Request for Large Solar Street Litter Bin - Strand Street, Skerries - AI103073 View the background to item BSA/328/25
BSA/329/25	Councillor T. O'Leary - Repair of Footpath - Strand Street, Skerries - AI103074 View the background to item BSA/329/25
BSA/330/25	Councillor T. O'Leary - Update on Resurfacing Works - Balbriggan Street, Skerries - AI103075 View the background to item BSA/330/25
BSA/331/25	Councillor G. Maguire - Examination of Street Signs in Cardy Rock, Balbriggan - AI103100 View the background to item BSA/331/25
BSA/332/25	Councillor B. Ryan - Cutting Back of Trees in this LEA - AI103161 View the background to item BSA/332/25
BSA/333/25	Councillor B. Ryan - Provision of Bus Shelter in Skerries - AI103163 View the background to item BSA/333/25
BSA/334/25	Councillor T. Murphy - Examination of Footpaths in Balbriggan Graveyard - AI103181 View the background to item BSA/334/25
BSA/335/25	Councillor T. Murphy - Private Bus Parking Bays in Balbriggan - AI103182 View the background to item BSA/335/25
BSA/336/25	Councillor T. Murphy - Installation of Railing at Chapel Gate Estate in Balbriggan - AI103186 View the background to item BSA/336/25
BSA/337/25	Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Litter Bin along Donabate to Portrane Cliff Walk - AI103189 View the background to item BSA/337/25
BSA/338/25	Councillor C. Johnston - Turvey Avenue Road Resurfacing Works - AI103190 View the background to item BSA/338/25
BSA/339/25	Councillor C. Johnston - Horse Fouling Signage - Balcarrick Beach, Donabate. AI103191 View the background to item BSA/339/25
BSA/340/25	Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Calming Measures - Corballis Road, Donabate - AI103192 View the background to item BSA/340/25
BSA/341/25	Councillor C. Johnston - Replacement Bins - Naul Village - AI103194 View the background to item BSA/341/25
BSA/342/25	Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Pedestrian Crossing - Turvey Avenue, Donabate - AI103197 View the background to item BSA/342/25
BSA/343/25	Councillor C. Boland - Request for Addition Ramps on the R108 - AI103208 View the background to item BSA/343/25
BSA/344/25	Councillor E. Dockrell - Review of Traffic Congestion - Main Street, Rush - AI103212 View the background to item BSA/344/25
BSA/345/25	Councillor E. Dockrell - Water Filling Station - Donabate Distributor Road - AI103215 View the background to item BSA/345/25
BSA/346/25	Councillor D. Mulligan - Update on Rolestown Roadworks - AI103235 View the background to item BSA/346/25
BSA/347/25	Councillor D. Mulligan - Update on Planned Road Resurfacing in the Swords Area - AI103240 View the background to item BSA/347/25
BSA/348/25	Councillor D. Mulligan - Report on Public Lighting in Swords - AI103241 View the background to item BSA/348/25
BSA/349/25	Councillor D. Mulligan - Traffic and Parking in Swords Town Centre - AI103242 View the background to item BSA/349/25
BSA/350/25	Councillor D. Mulligan - Update on Parks and Open Spaces in the Swords Area - AI103244 View the background to item BSA/350/25
BSA/351/25	Councillor J. Humphreys - Landscaping Improvements at Open Space facing Elmwood Park, Swords - AI103259 View the background to item BSA/351/25
BSA/352/25	Councillor J. Humphreys - Provision of Bus Terminus at Miller's Glen, Swords - AI103261 View the background to item BSA/352/25
BSA/353/25	Councillor J. Humphreys - Pedestrian Crossing at Applewood Community Centre - AI103264 View the background to item BSA/353/25
BSA/354/25	Programme of Works 2025 Update The attached Report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report The attached report by the Manager which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Ms. Sinclair gave the attached presentation to the meeting.
BSA/355/25	National Speed Limit Review Update The attached Report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report The attached report by the Manager which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Mr. Culhane gave the attached presentation to the meeting.
BSA/356/25	Special Speed Limit Bye Law - Moylaragh Road - Balbriggan The attached Report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report The attached report by the Manager which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Mr.Culhane gave the attached presentation to the meeting.
BSA/357/25	Councillor T. O'Leary - Relocation of Skerries Sailing Club Slipway - AI102259 View the background to item BSA/357/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor O’Leary was proposed by Councillor O’Leary, seconded by Councillor Quinn. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/358/25	Councillor J. Smyth - Town Notice Board for Swords - AI103139 View the background to item BSA/358/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Smyth was proposed by Councillor Smyth, seconded by Councillor Mulligan. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/359/25	Councillor B. Ryan - Identifiable Benches within this LEA - AI103156 View the background to item BSA/359/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Ryan was proposed by Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Johnston. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/360/25	Councillor C. Boland - Deployment of Vehicle Actuated Technology to improve Advance Warning of Rural Crossroads in this LEA - AI103169 View the background to item BSA/360/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor C. Boland was proposed by Councillor C.Boland, seconded by Councillor O’Leary. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/361/25	Councillor T. Murphy - Balbriggan Beach Management Team - AI103180 View the background to item BSA/361/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Murphy was proposed by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Maguire. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/362/25	Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Pedestrian Crossing at Palmer Road/Avenue Junction, Rush - AI103195 View the background to item BSA/362/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Johnston was proposed by Councillor Johnston, seconded by Councillor M. Boland. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/363/25	Councillor D. Mulligan - Inclusive Play Equipment in this LEA - AI103225 View the background to item BSA/363/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Mulligan was proposed by Councillor Mulligan, seconded by Councillor Mulville. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/364/25	Councillor P. Mulville - Clearing of cut grass on path across the Eden Grove Green Space. AI103237 View the background to item BSA/364/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Mulville was proposed by Councillor Mulville, seconded by Councillor Mulligan. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/365/25	Councillor J. Smyth - Accessibility Issues - Abbeyvale Paths - AI103145 View the background to item BSA/365/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Smyth was proposed by Councillor Smyth, seconded by Councillor Quinn. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/366/25	Councillor B. Ryan - Provision of Directional Signage - Killalane, Skerries - AI103162 View the background to item BSA/366/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Ryan was proposed by Councillor O’Leary, seconded by Councillor Quinn. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/367/25	Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Meeting with Irish Rail Regarding Safety Issues at Rush/Lusk Train Station - AI103201 View the background to item BSA/367/25 It was proposed by Councillor Johnston and seconded by Councillor Johnston that in the absence of Councillor O’Leary that the following item be MOVED
BSA/368/25	Councillor D. Mulligan - Footpath Access for Wheelchair Users on Brackenstown Road, Swords - AI103226 View the background to item BSA/368/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Mulligan was proposed by Councillor Mulligan, seconded by Councillor O’Leary. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/369/25	Councillor P. Mulville - Public Seating Benches in this LEA - AI103239 View the background to item BSA/369/25 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Mulville was proposed by Councillor Mulville, seconded by Councillor Mulligan. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.