Agenda for Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) on Thursday, 12th February, 2026, 2.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 2.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

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BSA/40/26	Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) Meeting held on Thursday the 15th January 2026. Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on the 15^th of January, which had been circulated were submitted, APPROVED as a true record and signed. It was proposed by Councillor Murphy 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 15^th of January be ADOPTED and APPROVED”.
BSA/41/26	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor Newman and RESOLVED: “That pursuant to Standing Order No 51, Questions numbered 02 to 30 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
BSA/42/26	Councillor M. Boland - Update on the Installation of Road Markings (Unsignalized Crossing) - The Forge Estate and Chapel Farm Estate, Lusk - AI106013 View the background to item BSA/42/26
BSA/43/26	Councillor M. Boland - Maintenance of Pathway - Dublin Road/R127, Lusk - AI106666 View the background to item BSA/43/26
BSA/44/26	Councillor M. Boland - Drainage Inspections Prior to Road Re-surfacing Works - Church Road, Lusk - AI106667 View the background to item BSA/44/26
BSA/45/26	Councillor M. Boland - Resurfacing of Road - R129 Road from Lusk Train Station towards Rush - AI106668 View the background to item BSA/45/26
BSA/46/26	Councillor M. Boland - Installation of New Flower Bed and Bench - The Forge Green Space, Lusk - AI106669 View the background to item BSA/46/26
BSA/47/26	Councillor M. Boland - Installation of Drinking Water Fountain - Orlynn Park Green, Lusk - AI106670 View the background to item BSA/47/26
BSA/48/26	Councillor M. Boland - Updating Position of Rock Armour - Rush South Beach - AI106671 View the background to item BSA/48/26
BSA/49/26	Councillor M. Boland - Speed Limit Review - Airport View Hotel/R129, Lusk - AI106672 View the background to item BSA/49/26
BSA/50/26	Councillor M. Boland - Road Markings - Rush and Lusk - AI106673 View the background to item BSA/50/26
BSA/51/26	Councillor J. Newman - Upgrading of Rathingle and Ridgewood Playgrounds, Swords - AI106069 View the background to item BSA/51/26
BSA/52/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Junction Improvement at Jugback Lane, Swords - AI106180 View the background to item BSA/52/26
BSA/53/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Installation of Footpath - Rathbeale Road/New Dairy Lane, Swords - AI106360 View the background to item BSA/53/26
BSA/54/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Soundproofing - South Bank, Glen Ellan Road, Swords - AI106386 View the background to item BSA/54/26
BSA/55/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Pedestrian Safety Crossing the R125 at Holywell, Swords - AI106388 View the background to item BSA/55/26
BSA/56/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Tender for Corballis Golf Course - AI106459 View the background to item BSA/56/26
BSA/57/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Update on Park Opening - North-West Balbriggan - AI106528 View the background to item BSA/57/26
BSA/58/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Installation of 'Keep Clear' Sign - Convent Lane, Balbriggan - AI106529 View the background to item BSA/58/26
BSA/59/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Examination of Road Markings and Signage - Hastings Estate, Balbriggan - AI106531 View the background to item BSA/59/26
BSA/60/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Repainting of Balbriggan Lighthouse - AI106614 View the background to item BSA/60/26
BSA/61/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Resurfacing of Railway Street, Balbriggan - AI106631 View the background to item BSA/61/26
BSA/62/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Additional Pedestrian Crossing - L2300 Boroimhe Road, Swords - AI106540 View the background to item BSA/62/26
BSA/63/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Report on Changes to Pedestrian Crossings - Holywell Distributor Road, Swords - AI106543 View the background to item BSA/63/26
BSA/64/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Planned Upgrade Works - Swords Castle Playground, Swords - AI106546 View the background to item BSA/64/26
BSA/65/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Assessment of Cycle Lanes - Blake's Cross to Ballough, Lusk - AI106547 View the background to item BSA/65/26
BSA/66/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Applications for Salt/Grit Bins in this LEA - AI106548 View the background to item BSA/66/26
BSA/67/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Removal of Shrubbery - Knocksedan, Swords - AI106549 View the background to item BSA/67/26
BSA/68/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Improvements to Footpath - Ward River Valley Park, Swords - AI106608 View the background to item BSA/68/26
BSA/69/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Remarking of Cycle Paths - Hamlet Lane, Balbriggan - AI106533 View the background to item BSA/69/26
BSA/70/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Installation of Parking Measures - Dún Saithne Road from Flemington Lane, Balbriggan - AI106534 View the background to item BSA/70/26
BSA/71/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Bus Shelter at Bus Stop 100411 (101) at the R132, Balbriggan - AI106535 View the background to item BSA/71/26
BSA/72/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Update/Upgrade of Playground - Newbridge, Donabate - AI106557 View the background to item BSA/72/26
BSA/73/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Installation of Modern Outdoor Gym Equipment - AI106558 View the background to item BSA/73/26
BSA/74/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Rush Harbour Works - AI106600 View the background to item BSA/74/26
BSA/75/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Repair of Potholes - Clifflands Rise, Rush - AI106601 View the background to item BSA/75/26
BSA/76/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Number and Frequency of Potholes - R128, Lusk/Rush - AI106603 View the background to item BSA/76/26
BSA/77/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Resurfacing of Road - Grallagh/R130 - AI106617 View the background to item BSA/77/26
BSA/78/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Review of Car Park - Newbridge Park, Donabate - AI106618 View the background to item BSA/78/26
BSA/79/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Installation of Signage Prohibiting E-Bikes and E-Scooters - Balbriggan Beach
BSA/80/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Update on Completion of Path/Inclusion of Litter Bins - St. Catherine's Rush - AI106633 View the background to item BSA/80/26
BSA/81/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Assessment of Footpaths and Road Surface - Ballygarra, Garristown - AI106634 View the background to item BSA/81/26
BSA/82/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Public Toilets Refurbishment - Portrane and Donabate - AI106635 View the background to item BSA/82/26
BSA/83/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Update on Naul Cemetery Extension - AI106641 View the background to item BSA/83/26
BSA/84/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Drainage Improvements - Reynoldstown Bridge, Naul - AI106642 View the background to item BSA/84/26
BSA/85/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Clearing of Ditches - Portrane Road - AI106691 View the background to item BSA/85/26
BSA/86/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Signage and Road Markings - Portrane Road, Donabate - AI106692 View the background to item BSA/86/26
BSA/87/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Update on Maintenance Works - St. Colmcille's Well, Swords - AI106650 View the background to item BSA/87/26
BSA/88/26	Councillor D. Butler - Removal of Graffiti - Ward River Valley Park, Swords - AI106655 View the background to item BSA/88/26
BSA/89/26	Councillor D. Butler - Provision of Kilometre Markers - Ward River Valley Park, Swords - AI106656 View the background to item BSA/89/26
BSA/90/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Trip Hazards - Church Roundabout, Balbriggan - AI106662 View the background to item BSA/90/26
BSA/91/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Examination of Drainage System - Harbour Road/Red Island, Skerries - AI106664 View the background to item BSA/91/26
BSA/92/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Cutting Back of Vegetation - Old Balrothery Graveyard, Balrothery - AI106694 View the background to item BSA/92/26
BSA/93/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Installation of Signage - Balrothery/Man O' War - AI106695 View the background to item BSA/93/26
BSA/94/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Erection of Signage - Lambeecher/Bath Road, Balbriggan - AI106696 View the background to item BSA/94/26
BSA/95/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Removal of Litter - Turvey Avenue, Donabate - AI106707 View the background to item BSA/95/26
BSA/96/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Water Pooling - Donabate Main Street - AI106708 View the background to item BSA/96/26
BSA/97/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Repair of Potholes - Donabate Main Street - AI106709 View the background to item BSA/97/26
BSA/98/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Removal of Kissing Gates in this LEA - AI106710 View the background to item BSA/98/26
BSA/99/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Repair of Pothole - Station Road, Lusk -AI106711 View the background to item BSA/99/26
BSA/100/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Widening of Footpath - Station Road, Lusk - AI106712 View the background to item BSA/100/26
BSA/101/26	Councillor D. Mulligan - Remediation Works - Malahide Road
BSA/102/26	Change to 2026 Programme of Works - Montgorry Way Road Resurfacing The attached report by the Manager which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Mr. Paul Graham, Senior Executive Engineer, gave the attached presentation to the meeting. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
BSA/103/26	Presentation of Public Consultation Balbriggan Beach 2025 The attached report by the Manager which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Ms. Aileen O’Connor, Senior Executive Parks and Landscape Officer, gave the attached presentation to the meeting. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
BSA/104/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Resurfacing of Rathbeale Road, Swords - AI106356 View the background to item BSA/104/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Corkery was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor Mulligan. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/105/26	Councillor C. Boland - Removal of Diseased Trees/Ash Dieback in this LEA - AI098707 View the background to item BSA/105/26 The motion in the name of Councillor C. Boland was proposed by Councillor C. Boland and seconded by Councillor Corkery. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/106/26	Councillor J. Newman - Nitrous Oxide Disposal in this LEA - AI105937 View the background to item BSA/106/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Newman was proposed by Councillor Newman and seconded by Councillor Kelly. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/107/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Resurfacing of Rolestown Drive, Rolestown - AI106357 View the background to item BSA/107/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Corkery was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor Mulligan. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/108/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Resurfacing of Car Park - Rush - AI106553 View the background to item BSA/108/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Dockrell was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor Johnston. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/109/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Illegal Parking - Green Space/Market Green, Balbriggan - AI106632 View the background to item BSA/109/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Maguire was proposed by Councillor Maguire and seconded by Councillor Quinn. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/110/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic and Road Assessment - Main Street, Rush - AI106643 View the background to item BSA/110/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Johnston was proposed by Councillor Johnston and seconded by Councillor M. Boland. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/111/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Reopening of Public Toilets - Santry Demesne - AI106645 View the background to item BSA/111/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Kelly was proposed by Councillor Kelly and seconded by Councillor Corkery. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/112/26	Councillor D. Butler - Solutions to Deal with Flooding - Ward River Valley Park, Swords - AI106654 View the background to item BSA/112/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Butler was proposed by Councillor Butler and seconded by Councillor Corkery. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/113/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Engagement with Uisce Éireann regarding Overflowing Sewage - Wildcat Lane, Skerries - AI106663 View the background to item BSA/113/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Ryan was proposed by Councillor Ryan and seconded by Councillor Boland. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/114/26	Councillor D. Mulligan - Installation of Footpath - R108/Brackenstown Road, Knocksedan The motion in the name of Councillor Mulligan was proposed by Councillor Mulligan and seconded by Councillor Quinn. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/115/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Review and Amendment of Road/Cycle Lane Sweeping - River Valley, Swords - AI106358 View the background to item BSA/115/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Corkery was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor M. Boland. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/116/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Road Safety Review - The Hand Junction, Donabate - AI106554 View the background to item BSA/116/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Dockrell was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor Kelly. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/117/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Safety Report of Old Bridges in Swords - AI106646 View the background to item BSA/117/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Kelly was proposed by Councillor Kelly and seconded by Councillor Corkery. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.