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BSA/781/24

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) held on Thursday 14th December 2023

Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on the 14th December 2023, which had been circulated were submitted, APPROVED as a true record and signed.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Humphreys and seconded by Councillor Boland and RESOLVED:

 

“That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) Meeting held on 14th December 2023 be ADOPTED and APPROVED”.

BSA/782/24

QUESTIONS

It was proposed by Councillor Power and seconded by Councillor Humphreys and RESOLVED:

 

“That pursuant to Standing Order No 51, Questions numbered 02 to 37 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

 

BSA/783/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Update on Repair/Restoration - Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate - AI093330

BSA/784/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Address Flooding - R130, Garristown - AI093703

BSA/785/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Surface Water Drains in this LEA - AI093332

BSA/786/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Resurfacing at Seaview Park, Portrane - AI093355

BSA/787/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Sweeping Schedule for Footpaths in this LEA - AI093665

BSA/788/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Summertime Opening Hours - Newbridge Demesne, Donabate - AI093666

BSA/789/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Cycle Path Surface Inspection - Donabate Distributor Road - AI093667

BSA/790/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Provision of a Footpath - Seaview Park to The Quay, Portrane - AI093670

BSA/791/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Place Name Signage Re-instatement - St. Patrick’s Park, Donabate - AI093671

BSA/792/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Ramps/Traffic Calming Measures on Station Road, Lusk - AI093499

BSA/793/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Request for Public Lighting at Raheny Close - Great Commons, Lusk - AI093503

BSA/794/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Evaluation of Footpaths - Echlin Court, Rush - AI093529

BSA/795/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Public Lighting - Minister's Road, Lusk - AI093533

BSA/796/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Flooding in Hayestown Road, Rush - AI093535

BSA/797/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Request for Zebra/Pedestrian Crossing at Lusk Village/Raheny Roundabout, Lusk - AI093543

BSA/798/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Investigation for Remediation of Footpaths - Minister's Rise, Lusk - AI093590

BSA/799/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Provision of Ramp at the Entrance to the Brook Beach, Portrane - AI093598

BSA/800/24

Councillor D. Butler - Update on Entrance - Highfields Estate, Swords - AI093589

BSA/801/24

Councillor B. Ryan - Alleviate Flooding - Beach Lane, Portrane - AI093608

BSA/802/24

Councillor B. Ryan - Report on Draft Harbour Bye-Laws in this LEA - AI093620

BSA/803/24

Councillor B. Ryan - Provision of Sign - Ardgillan Demesne - AI093624

BSA/804/24

Councillor B. Manton - Removal of Laurel Hedge - St. Cronan's Church, Brackenstown Road, Swords - AI093619

BSA/805/24

Councillor B. Manton - Lighting Pathway - St. Cronan's Church/St. Cronan's Estate, Swords - AI093621

BSA/806/24

Councillor B. Manton - Extension of Public Lighting - Pinegrove/Castlefarm, Swords - AI093622

BSA/807/24

Councillor B. Manton - Installation of Speed Ramps - Jugback Lane, Swords - AI093647

BSA/808/24

Councillor A. Graves - Provision of Double Yellow Lines - Park Avenue, Swords - AI093626

BSA/809/24

Councillor G. Maguire - Planting at Grass Verges - Castlemill Link Road, Balbriggan - AI093636

BSA/810/24

Councillor T. Murphy - Provision of Public Lighting - Moonlone Lane, Naul - AI093652

BSA/811/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Lease Process for Lifeguard Hut - South Beach, Rush - AI093657

BSA/812/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Dublin Bus to provide an Electronic Bus Timetable for Rush Main Street - AI093660

BSA/813/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Resurfacing Road Programme - Tower Street, Rush - AI093663

BSA/814/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Road Resurfacing Programme - Hayestown Estate/Brook Road, Rush - AI093668

BSA/815/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Drainage Measures - Hayestown Estate, Rush - AI093674

BSA/816/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Road Signage Replacement - Remount Roundabout, Lusk - AI093675

BSA/817/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Traffic Management/White Linage - Remount Roundabout, Lusk - AI093676

BSA/818/24

Councillor J. Humphreys - Public Lighting - Turvey Walk, Donabate - AI093689

BSA/819/24

Councillor I. Carey - Provision of Public Lighting - Brackenstown Road - AI093311

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Carey was proposed by Councillor Carey, seconded by Councillor Mulligan.

 

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

 

The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was READ.

 

 

 

BSA/820/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Rush/Lusk Train Station - Rush Entrance - AI092481

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor O’Donoghue was proposed by Councillor O’Donoghue, seconded by Councillor Dennehy.

 

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

 

 

BSA/821/24

Councillor K. Power - Installation of Traffic Signage - Kelly's Bay, Skerries - AI092527

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Power was proposed by Councillor Power, seconded by Councillor O’Leary.

 

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

 

The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was READ.

 

 

BSA/822/24

Councillor T. O'Leary - Council Land Open Space - Balbriggan Road/Barnageeragh Estate - AI092682

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor O’Leary was proposed by Councillor O’Leary, seconded by Councillor Power. 

 

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

 

Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the report. 

 

 

BSA/823/24

Councillor B. Manton - Transport for Ireland - Bus Service - Ashbourne to Swords - AI093301A

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Manton was proposed by Councillor Manton, seconded by Councillor Mulligan. 

 

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

 

During the course of discussion an amendment was received.

 

“That the manager writes to both NTA and Go Ahead to seek clarification as to why the 41B bus can stop at Lispopple Cross on both sides of the Road and the 197 bus does not. I am requesting that the 197 bus stops, at all stops outlined on the Bus Eireann Bus route as legitimate stops for the 41b bus including Rath Lane and Lispopple Cross.”

 

This amendment was proposed by Councillor Manton, seconded by Councillor Carey.

 

This amendment was NOT AGREED.

 

During the course of further discussion, a second amendment was received.

 

“To ask the Chief Executive to write to the NTA and Go Ahead to ask why the 41B bus is scheduled to stop at various stops outlined on their schedule as legitimate stops by Dublin Bus on the Rolestown Route and the 197 Bus refuses to stop at these stops and that the 197 bus stops at all the stops outlined on the Dublin bus schedule.”

 

This was proposed by Councillor Manton, seconded by Councillor Newman.

 

Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the amended motion. 

 

 

BSA/824/24

Councillor I. Carey - Increased Bin Emptying - Ward River Valley Park, Swords - AI093312

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Carey was proposed by Councillor Carey, seconded by Councillor Mulligan. 

 

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

 

Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the report. 

 

BSA/825/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Progress on Junction Upgrade - Healy's Lane/Whitestown Road, Rush - AI093367

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Dennehy was proposed by Councillor Dennehy, seconded by Councillor Henchy. 

 

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

 

Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the report. 

 

BSA/826/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Traffic Safety - Burrow Road Junction, Portrane - AI092889

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Mulville was proposed by Councillor Mulville, seconded by Councillor Henchy. 

 

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

 

Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the report. 

 

BSA/827/24

Councillor T. Murphy - Speed Ramps in this LEA - AI093649

In the absence of Councillor Murphy the motion in the name of Councillor Murphy – Speed Ramps in this LEA is to be listed on the Agenda for the next Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords (Services A) Area Committee Meeting to be held on the 8th February 2024.

 

BSA/828/24

Councillor D. Mulligan - Replacing Parking Meters - Swords - AI093669

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Mulligan was proposed by Councillor Mulligan, seconded by Councillor Newman. 

 

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

 

Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the report.

 

BSA/829/24

Councillor J. Humphreys - Plan for Archaeological Park in this LEA - AI093693

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Humphreys was proposed by Councillor Humphreys, seconded by Councillor Newman. 

 

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

 

Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the report.

 

BSA/830/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Wayfinding Signage - Donabate Cemetery - AI093699

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Henchy was proposed by Councillor Henchy, seconded by Councillor Mulville. 

 

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

 

Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the report.

 

BSA/831/24

Councillor I. Carey - Holywell Park Upgrade - AI093318A

The Motion in the name of Councillor Carey – Holywell Park Upgrade was not reached and is to be Moved and listed on the Agenda for the next Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords (Services A) Area Committee Meeting to be held on 8th February 2024.

BSA/832/24

Councillor T. O'Leary - Fire Hydrant Audit - Skerries, Balbriggan and in this LEA - AI093088

The Motion in the name of Councillor O’Leary – Fire Hydrant Audit – Skerries, Balbriggan and in this LEA was not reached and is to be Moved and listed on the Agenda for the next Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords (Services A) Area Committee Meeting to be held on 8th February 2024.

BSA/833/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Timeline for Delivery of Footpath - Old Road, Rush - AI093366

The Motion in the name of Councillor Dennehy – Timeline for Delivery of Footpath – Old Road, Rush was not reached and is to be Moved and listed on the Agenda for the next Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords (Services A) Area Committee Meeting to be held on 8th February 2024.

BSA/834/24

Councillor T. Murphy - Main Street Clutter - Balbriggan - AI093664

The Motion in the name of Councillor Murphy – Main Street Clutter - Balbriggan was not reached and is to be Moved and listed on the Agenda for the next Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords (Services A) Area Committee Meeting to be held on 8th February 2024.

BSA/835/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Appreciation and Thanks to Staff in this LEA - AI093672

The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Mulville was proposed by Councillor Mulville, seconded by Councillor Newman. 

 

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

 

Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the report. 

 

 

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