Agenda
Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords
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Councillor M. Quinn - LED Street Lighting Replacement - Pinewood Estate, Balbriggan PDF 62 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the current proposed timeline for the replacement of LED street lighting in Pinewood Estate, Balbriggan?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to conducting a safety assessment of the egress/ingress of Balbriggan Retail Park, Balrothery Road, Balbriggan?” |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Installation of Goal Posts - Pinewood Green Lawns, Balbriggan PDF 62 KB “To ask the Chief Executive, following a request from the Residents Association, if consideration can be given to installing goal posts on the green open space at Pinewood Green Lawns, Balbriggan?”
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Councillor M. Quinn - Locations of Litter and Dog Fouling Bins - Balbriggan and Skerries PDF 52 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a map outlining the locations of litter and dog fouling bins in Balbriggan and Skerries?” |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Traffic Assessment - Pinewood Green Road, Balbriggan - AI096979 PDF 75 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to undertake a traffic assessment of Pinewood Green Road, Balbriggan to ascertain the best measures to reduce the instances of speeding at this location?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to the installation of a "Concealed Entrance" sign at The Green, Balrothery as it is dangerous for residents exiting at this location?” (photo attached) Additional documents: |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Traffic Assessment of Moylaragh Crescent, Balbriggan - AI097037 PDF 73 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to carry out a traffic assessment of speeding along Moylaragh Crescent with a view to putting in place appropriate measures to reduce the speed of vehicles along this road?” |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Re-assessment of Traffic Lights at Loughshinny Crossroads - AI097038 PDF 78 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to reassess the viability of the current location of the traffic lights at Loughshinny Crossroads in respect to the position of the bus stop at this location?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to advise if there are any plans to install calisthenics equipment (like the equipment The Ward Regional Park) at Balheary Park, Swords?” |
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Councillor J. Newman - Road Resurfacing Update - Seatown Park, Swords - AI096920 PDF 74 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to advise if the resurfacing of the road in Seatown Park will be completed in the Programme of Works for 2024 as several requests have been made for this estate to be resurfaced as the road is deteriorating and unsafe in parts?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update in respect of the provision of lighting along Bell’s Lane, Balbriggan?” |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Updates on Beach Lifeguards in this LEA - AI096972 PDF 81 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on plans to ensure that sufficient numbers of beach lifeguards will be in place to cover all the designated bathing spots across this Committee’s Local Electoral Area for the 2025 summer season?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on actions and projects arising from “The Forest of Fingal” Tree Strategy that is planned to be carried out in the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Local Electoral Area?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the current position regarding the free beach wheelchair service for Donabate beach and if consideration can be given to extending this service to an all-year-round basis?” |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Newbridge Demesne - Re-opening of the Old Red Gate - AI097086 PDF 64 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given by the Parks and Green Infrastructure Division to re-opening the old red gate into Newbridge Demesne on Turvey Avenue, across from Beresford Estate, for pedestrian/cycle use as per the Local Area Plan for Donabate 2016?” |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Urgent Repairs on Portrane Cliff Walk - AI098211 PDF 72 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to making safe three danger spots along the Portrane cliff walk near the Shoreline Hotel, Corballis as a matter of urgency?” (See photos attached). Additional documents: |
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“To ask the Chief Executive, further to Representation R24\35189, if consideration can be given to the request from Donabate Clean Coasts Group for the provision of public litter bins along the length of Donabate beach, including over the Autumn/Winter/Spring period given that the number of bins at the entrance to the beach is not sufficient with the amount of people using the beach outside of the summer season?” |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Parking on Footpaths to Tower Bay, Portrane - AI098286 PDF 93 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to advise if further steps can be taken to prevent dangerous and illegal parking on the footpath to the Tower Bay car park in Portrane, as pedestrians including people with buggies have been forced to walk on the road on busy days?” (See photos attached). Additional documents: |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to advise if an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical herbicides has been identified in order to tackle the issue of weeds in housing estates in this Local Electoral Area?” |
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"To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to opening an additional entrance to Santry Demesne from Santry Avenue, circa where ALDI is located?” |
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Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Traffic Calming Measures - Quickpenny Road, Lusk - AI097095 PDF 75 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to evaluating the Quickpenny Road, at the north western entrance to Lusk, for the installation of appropriate traffic calming measures as residents report that very few cars travel below the 50kph speed limit and to note that last winter a car slipped on the ice at Quickpenny Road and knocked down one of the residents boundary walls, endangering residents living on the road?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the expansion of opening hours of Rogerstown Park to include Sundays in the short term and full time opening in line with other Regional Parks in 2025?” |
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Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Resurfacing Raheny Close and Hill Lane, Lusk - AI098209 PDF 51 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be
given to evaluate the northern end of Raheny Close and Hill Lane,
Lusk for resurfacing of the roadway in the next Works
Programme?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to advise when the traffic lights that were part of the 2023 Programme of Works, will be operational at Baleally Lane on the Dublin Road between Blake’s Cross and Lusk?” |
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Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Resurfacing of Rush to Lusk Road R128 - AI098264 PDF 51 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to have the stretch of the R128 between Lusk and Rush evaluated for inclusion for resurfacing in the next Programme of Works?” |
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Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Footpath Remediation - Orlynn Park, Lusk - AI098276 PDF 63 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to have the footpaths in Orlynn Park, Lusk evaluated for upgrading, specifically the first row and third row of the estate from the entrance at Station Road, where residents would like sections of the pathway brought up to standard either via the general maintenance programme or the next Programme of Works?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to have the stretch of footpath from Palmer Road to Clifflands on the Skerries Road in Rush evaluated for being brought up to standard in the next Programme of Works.” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to include the necessary finance in next year’s Programme of Works for the provision of traffic calming measures along the Corballis Cottages Road in Donabate, given the safety concerns of residents and the local horse-riding school and in view of the number of accidents along this stretch of road used by pedestrians and horses on a daily basis?” |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Widening of Footpath - Quay Road, Portrane - AI098166 PDF 72 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to including the necessary finance in next year’s Programme of Works for the widening of the footpath from the corner of Quay Road, Portrane to the entrance of the caravan park given that the footpath is extremely narrow, not wheelchair/pram/buggy accessible?” |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Pedestrian Path - Somerton, Donabate - AI098167 PDF 75 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to including the necessary finance in next year’s Programme of Works for the provision of a much-needed pedestrian footpath across the public open space in Somerton, Donabate to provide a pedestrian connection via The Paddocks Estate to the schools, Community Centre and Town Centre?” |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Calming Measures - Naul Village - AI098169 PDF 78 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to make provision, including the necessary finance, in next year's Programme of Works for traffic calming measures/pedestrian crossing in the vicinity of Main Street Naul Village and Killian's given the health and safety concerns of many residents while trying to cross this busy road?” |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Replacement Public Toilets in Portrane and Donabate - AI098170 PDF 52 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to advise when the public consultation process will commence on the much-needed replacement public toilets in Portrane and Donabate?” |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Resurfacing of Church Road in Rolestown - AI098235 PDF 54 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a timeline as to when the resurfacing of Church Road in Rolestown will commence, in line with agreements from developers of adjacent sites and this Council?” |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Update on Upgrade of Cook's Road to Knocksedan Project - AI098237 PDF 73 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to advise when the upgrade of the road from Cook’s Road to Knocksedan is expected to begin?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report, with the breakdown of the rationale for tree removal from the forest of Fingal Strategy, that can be passed on by Councillors as a point of clarification for queries that do not meet standard to mitigate need for inspections within this Local Electoral Area?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to installing similar lighting to that of Pinewood green space at Cherry Avenue to make walking safer in winter months?” |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Delay with CRM Queries in this LEA - AI098241 PDF 64 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to advise on the reasons for the delays in responding to CRM queries for basic operational issues in this Local Electoral Area?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to ensuring that the laneway to Curran Park from the Harry Reynolds Road is regularly monitored and maintained in a safe condition for the passage of children attending the schools nearby and elderly residents who use this narrow laneway to get to Mass on a daily and weekly basis?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to providing traffic signage on the approach road from Man’O’War to Balrothery, ahead of the Balruddery Woods and Balruddery Fields Estates, to alert motorists to the movement of children from these estates towards the village and to consider the need for VAS technology?” |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Provision to replace a "Yield" Sign with a "Stop" Sign - AI098279 PDF 74 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given for a review to be completed of the junction of Killary Grove with Grange Lodge Avenue which is a “T” Junction, as to whether the “Yield” sign which is currently in place should be replaced be with a “Stop” sign?” |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Provision of a "Bad Bend Ahead" Sign -AI098280 PDF 73 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to providing a sign indicating a “Bad Bend Ahead” at the approach to the junction of Killary Road and Grange Lodge Avenue?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the traffic and parking situation on Balbriggan Street, Skerries, in light of the fact that when residents rightly park their cars on the roadway, traffic movement through the street can be very restricted and problematic?” |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Resurfacing of Shenick Road, Skerries - AI098284 PDF 54 KB “To ask the Chief Executive for an update on when the planned and funded resurfacing of Shenick Road in Skerries will commence, when will Uisce Éireann start and complete their planned pipework (drainage) on Shenick Road and have they been in contact recently to indicate when they might start, and finish work there so the resurfacing can proceed?” |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Mourne View Pitches - Repairs and Drainage Work - AI098285 PDF 74 KB "To ask the Chief Executive, further to a recent site meeting, if an update can be provided on planned repairs and some drainage work to the Mourne View soccer pitches (Mourne View Celtic pitch and Skerries Town FC pitch)?” |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Survey for Resurfacing of Balbriggan Street, Skerries - AI098287 PDF 51 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to carry out a survey of Balbriggan Street in Skerries for resurfacing and that it be considered in the upcoming estimates for the Roads Budget?” |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Removal of Weeds in Skerries - AI098301 PDF 74 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to removing weeds on Strand Street, Skerries, Church Street, Skerries, Harbour Road, Skerries and the public car park at The Haven, Dublin Road in Skerries?” |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Update on Speed Survey at Rush Road, Skerries - AI098302 PDF 72 KB "To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the recent speed survey at Rush Road, Skerries and to facilitate a site meeting with residents there to consider hard traffic calming measures such as the installation of ramps?” |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - New Seat/Signage near the Pond at Skerries Mills - AI098324 PDF 73 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the agreed plan to install a new seat opposite the pond area leading on to the footpath by the river at Skerries Mills, as agreed at a site meeting some months ago and possibly some new signage there to mark the location of the original Mills Cottage?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to make the “Dangerous Currents” signage at the Martello side of Balbriggan beach double-sided, due to the increased usage of this side of Balbriggan beach, in order to make it more visible and impactful?” |
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Councillor T. Murphy - Extension of Fence Line at Clonard Court, Balbriggan - AI098298 PDF 73 KB “To ask the Chief Executive, given that Clonard Court Estate is now enjoying a second generation of children and the Class One open space has only got a partial boundary fence along the green area, if consideration could be given to make the area safer by extending the fence line to stop children running onto the road especially when playing football?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive to consider replacing the speed cushions on the Skerries Road at Hampton Cove Estate which, because of their size, have had no impact on reducing speeding and have subsequently broken down?” |
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Councillor T. Murphy - Road Markings in Chapel Court, Balbriggan - AI098314 PDF 49 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to consider reinstating the road markings in Chapel Court in Balbriggan?” |
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Councillor T. Murphy - Dog Regulation Signage in Balbriggan - AI098317 PDF 64 KB "To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to provide dog regulations signage in the Class 2 open space in Balbriggan due to an increase of dogs not under effective control and the lack of dog wardens available at weekends when most policy breeches take place?” |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Works Completed under Programme of Works in this LEA - AI098325 PDF 170 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on work completed and expected to be completed in this Local Electoral Area under the Programme of Works?” |
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“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to install a VAS sign on the section of road between Applewood Community Centre and Bunbury Gate?” |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Tree Pruning - Summer Works Programme in this LEA - AI098330 PDF 75 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to advise if there are any plans for a Summer Works Programme to be implemented in this Local Electoral Area, focusing on tree pruning, to keep footpaths and cycle lanes clear of overgrowth, rather than addressing the issue on a case-by-case basis?” |
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Councillor C. Boland - Remedial Works - Bad Bend at Palmerstown, Oldtown PDF 49 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to undertake remedial works, prior to the commencement of the winter season, at the bad bend at Palmerstown, Oldtown which is the subject of persistent flooding?” |
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Councillor C. Boland - Safety Gate at Exit from Garristown Playground PDF 70 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to advise as to when an appropriate safety gate will be provided at the exit from the new Garristown playground?” |
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Councillor C. Boland - Public Lighting - Ballyboughal PDF 72 KB “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to provide a new public light in the vicinity of (details supplied) for the purpose of giving protection to the passengers of the school bus who are obliged to congregate there having, in many cases, walked from Ballyboughal Village or have to wait at the location pending a return lift home?” |
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OPERATIONAL NEW WORKS, ETC. |
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National Speed Limit Implementation PDF 66 KB Additional documents: |
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CORRESPONDENCE |
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CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS |
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“That the Chief Executive conduct a feasibility study for a walking and an exercise path on the perimeter of the two playing pitches and other open space at Mourne View in Skerries, and if feasible, to make provision for the installation of the new pathway in the Annual Budget.” |
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MOTIONS |
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Councillor J. Newman - Playground Audit in Swords LEA - AI096802 PDF 79 KB “That the Chief Executive conduct an audit and provide a report detailing the condition of the playgrounds in the Swords area and the equipment therein to identify and highlight any problems with the equipment and the play surface, to establish what remedial repair work is necessary to ensure the playgrounds are of a high standard and to ensure the safety of the children who use them.” |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Promotion of Outdoor Dining Spaces in this LEA - AI096968 PDF 54 KB “That the Chief Executive acknowledges the continued positive impact, post-pandemic, of outdoor dining spaces on the physical appearance of our streets, on business and on the local economy and that the Council will promote outdoor dining spaces in future public realm projects across this Local Electoral Area, including the retention of existing parklets.” |
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Councillor T. Murphy - Retain Parklets in Balbriggan/Swords LEA - AI097068 PDF 77 KB “That the Chief Executive, on a case-by-case basis, maintain the parklets that have supported the hospitality businesses in the Balbriggan/Swords LEA and helped grow these businesses, enhance the public realm and create an opportunity for an outdoor culinary experience.” |
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Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Northern Walkway to the North Beach in Rush - AI098214 PDF 76 KB Additional documents: |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Yellow Box Junction at Castleview, Swords - AI098250 PDF 74 KB “That the Chief Executive
investigate the possibility of installing a yellow box junction
outside Castleview to improve traffic
flow and safety particularly for people turning left out of the
estate at peak times.” |
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“That the Chief Executive remove the time-locked gate and fencing between Beverton and Ballisk and replace it with appropriately designed bollards and landscaping to ensure pedestrian and cycle access only.” |
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Councillor D. Butler - Rathbeale Road Replacement Bus Stop - AI098271 PDF 79 KB “That the Chief Executive report on what options there are with regard to the replacement bus stop on the Rathbeale Road opposite JC’s Supermarket heading west and to ask if moving the replacement bus stop further along past the entrance to Glasmore Park along the R125 to the open stretch of road bordering Abbeylea Drive (where there are no car driveways) is an alternative option.” |
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Councillor C. Boland - Review of the R122 and R130 PDF 77 KB “That the Chief Executive commence a full review of the R122 and R130 which have now become rat runs for those seeking to avoid the M1 and that, in doing so, take account of the number of accidents which occur on this road during the off-peak travelling hours.” |
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“That the Chief Executive conducts a review of the placement of bus stops on the Rathbeale Road in Swords.” |
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“That the Chief Executive agrees to meet with Balbriggan “Save our Sand” group to discuss the management and maintenance of the beach in the context of the marram grass/lyme grass growth on the front beach Balbriggan.” |
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“That the Chief Executive include funding in the forthcoming Capital Plan for the previously discussed Tayleur Anchor Redevelopment at the Square on the Lower Main Street in Rush.” |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Dog Area - Newbridge Demesne, Donabate - AI098309 PDF 76 KB “That the Chief Executive report on when the planned improvements for the dog “off leash” area at Newbridge Demesne will commence, what exactly is being planned and that consideration be given to a designated quiet hour for dogs who are shy and/or recovering from injuries.” |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Cleaning of Drains on New Street, Skerries - AI098315 PDF 51 KB “That the Chief Executive clear the public surface water drains on New Street in Skerries and at the corner of Church Street, outside the AXA Insurance Company premises, as they overflow and flood in heavy rain.” |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Tree Pruning in Bunbury Gate/Brides Glen - AI098323 PDF 71 KB “That the Chief Executive carries out the pruning of the trees in Bunbury Gate/Brides Glen that are over hanging the footpaths.” |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Update on CCTV Ward Rivervalley Park - AI098238 PDF 64 KB “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the procurement of CCTV for the Ward Rivervalley Park public toilets?” |
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