Agenda for Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) on Thursday, 9th April, 2026, 2.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Thursday, 9th April, 2026 2.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

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Items
No.	Item
BSA/205/26	Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) Meeting held on Thursday the 12th March 2026. Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on the 12^th March 2026, which had been circulated were submitted, APPROVED as a true record and signed. It was proposed by Councillor O’Leary and seconded by Councillor Newman and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) Meeting held on 12^th March 2026 be ADOPTED and APPROVED”.
BSA/206/26	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor O’Leary and seconded by Councillor M. Boland and RESOLVED: “That pursuant to Standing Order No 51, Questions numbered 02 to 15 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
BSA/207/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Installation of Bin - Berwick Walk Bus Stop - Swords - AI107122 View the background to item BSA/207/26
BSA/208/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Extension of Footpath - Oldtown - AI107191 View the background to item BSA/208/26
BSA/209/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Pedestrian Crossing - Turvey Avenue - Donabate - AI107193 View the background to item BSA/209/26
BSA/210/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Reinstatement of Road Surface - Balscadden - AI107585 View the background to item BSA/210/26
BSA/211/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Footpath Improvement Works - Corballis Road, Donabate - AI107586 View the background to item BSA/211/26
BSA/212/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Upgrade of Donabate Beach Car Park - AI107587 View the background to item BSA/212/26
BSA/213/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Report on Impact of Coastal Erosion - Donabate Beach - AI107638 View the background to item BSA/213/26
BSA/214/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Footpath Widening - The Naul Village - AI107640 View the background to item BSA/214/26
BSA/215/26	Councillor D. Mulligan - Surface Water and Drainage Capacity Issues in Rural Areas in this LEA - AI107242 View the background to item BSA/215/26
BSA/216/26	Councillor D. Mulligan - Strategic Review of Signalised Junctions - Swords - AI107246 View the background to item BSA/216/26
BSA/217/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Provision of a Community Garden/Outdoor Educational Space - Holywell Educate Together National School, Swords - AI107275 View the background to item BSA/217/26
BSA/218/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Removal of Barrier at the Portrane Cliff Walk - AI107276 View the background to item BSA/218/26
BSA/219/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Clean and Clear Pedestrian Entrance - Ballisk House, Donabate - AI107277 View the background to item BSA/219/26
BSA/220/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Procedures for Reinstatement of Roads in this LEA - AI107669 View the background to item BSA/220/26
BSA/221/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Safety Measures at Brackenstown Avenue/Rathbeale Road Junction - Swords - AI107477 View the background to item BSA/221/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Corkery was proposed by Councillor O’Leary and seconded by Councillor Murphy. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/222/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Condition Assessment - Seatown Villas, Swords - AI107170 View the background to item BSA/222/26 In the absence of Councillor Kelly the following Motion in the name of Councillor Kelly is to be DEFERRED and listed on the Agenda for the next Balbriggan / RushLusk / Swords (Services A – Operational Matters) Area Committee Meeting to be held on 14^thMay 2026 .
BSA/223/26	Councillor D. Mulligan - Drainage Improvement and Enhancement Works - Church Road, Rolestown - AI107222 View the background to item BSA/223/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Mulligan was proposed by Councillor Mulligan and seconded by Councillor Newman. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/224/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Installation of Pedestrian Crossing - Longstone Park/Hospital Gates Bus Stop - Portrane - AI107273 The motion in the name of Councillor Mulville was proposed by Councillor Mulville 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/225/26	Councillor J. Newman - Report on Provision of Bus Shelters - Rivervalley and Rathingle Road - Swords - AI107556 View the background to item BSA/225/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Newman was proposed by Councillor Newman and seconded by Councillor Murphy. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/226/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Road Safety Review - Fieldstown East Junction - Oldtown - AI107581 View the background to item BSA/226/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Johnston was proposed by Councillor Johnston and seconded by Councillor Dockrell. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/227/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Provision of Public Bus Service in Rural Areas - AI107654 View the background to item BSA/227/26 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/228/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Installation of Additional Lighting in Swords Community Park - AI107256 View the background to item BSA/228/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Kelly was proposed by Councillor Newman and seconded by Councillor O’Leary. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/229/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Church Road Footpath Parking - AI107549 View the background to item BSA/229/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Corkery was proposed by Councillor O’Leary and seconded by Councillor Butler. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/230/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Road Safety Review - Oldtown - AI107583 View the background to item BSA/230/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Johnston was proposed by Councillor Johnston and seconded by Councillor Dockrell. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was PASSED.
BSA/231/26	Councillor D. Mulligan - Assessment of Fieldstown Bridge Crossroads on the R122 - AI107653 View the background to item BSA/231/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Mulligan was proposed by Councillor Mulligan 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/232/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Bus Services between Balbriggan and Ashbourne - AI107655 View the background to item BSA/232/26 The motion in the name of Councillor Ryan was proposed by Councillor Ryan 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.