Agenda for Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) on Thursday, 14th May, 2026, 2.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 2.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

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BSA/233/26	Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) held on Thursday the 9th April 2026 Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on the Thursday the 9^th of April 2026, which had been circulated were submitted, APPROVED as a true record and signed. It was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor Smyth and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) Meeting held on Thursday the 9^th of April 2026 be ADOPTED and APPROVED”.
BSA/234/26	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor Smyth and RESOLVED: “That pursuant to Standing Order No 51, Questions numbered 02 to 55 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
BSA/235/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Reinstatement of Road Surface - Entrance to St. Patrick's Terrace - Donabate - AI107644 View the background to item BSA/235/26
BSA/236/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Pedestrian Crossing - Whitestown Road - Rush - AI107650 View the background to item BSA/236/26
BSA/237/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Upgrade and Widening of Footpath - Palmer Road Junction to Clifflands Estate - Rush - AI108371 View the background to item BSA/237/26
BSA/238/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Measures - Hand's Lane/Minister's Road Junction - Lusk - AI108372 View the background to item BSA/238/26
BSA/239/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Sight Lines to be Examined - New Road/Main Street - Donabate - AI108373 View the background to item BSA/239/26
BSA/240/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Calming Measures - Lower Main Street - Rush - AI108374 View the background to item BSA/240/26
BSA/241/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Pedestrian Crossing - New Road - Donabate - AI108375 View the background to item BSA/241/26
BSA/242/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Measures - Ballyboughal - AI108376 View the background to item BSA/242/26
BSA/243/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Trimming of Hedge Balscadden Cemetery - Balbriggan - AI108377 View the background to item BSA/243/26
BSA/244/26	Councillor J. Newman - Tree Audit - Swords Area - AI107710 View the background to item BSA/244/26
BSA/245/26	Councillor M. Quinn - "Children at Play" Signage - Pinewood Green Road - Balbriggan - AI107739 View the background to item BSA/245/26
BSA/246/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Resurfacing of High Street - Balbriggan - AI107965 View the background to item BSA/246/26
BSA/247/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Lighting of Pathway - Mill Pond Park - Balbriggan - AI108162 View the background to item BSA/247/26
BSA/248/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Dublin Street Road Markings - Balbriggan - AI108270 View the background to item BSA/248/26
BSA/249/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Replacement of Signage - Hamilton Road - Balbriggan - AI108272 View the background to item BSA/249/26
BSA/250/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Pavement Surface Dressing in Town Centre - Balbriggan - AI108275 View the background to item BSA/250/26
BSA/251/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Changes to Council Pitches in this LEA - AI107903 View the background to item BSA/251/26
BSA/252/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Request for Additional Bins in Ridgewood - Swords - AI107906 View the background to item BSA/252/26
BSA/253/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Review of the Fieldstown East Junction - AI107915 View the background to item BSA/253/26
BSA/254/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Review of the Keogh's Cross Junction - Oldtown - AI107916 View the background to item BSA/254/26
BSA/255/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Review of the Junction North of The Grallagh - Garristown - AI107917 View the background to item BSA/255/26
BSA/256/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Review of the Junction at Baldurgan Hill and Newlands - Ballyboughal - AI107918 View the background to item BSA/256/26
BSA/257/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Review of the Junction on the R108 between Damastown and Sallowood View - AI107919 View the background to item BSA/257/26
BSA/258/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Drainage Issues in Front of the Cultural Centre - Lusk - AI107920 View the background to item BSA/258/26
BSA/259/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Resurfacing of Quay Road - Portrane - AI107921 View the background to item BSA/259/26
BSA/260/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Clean and Re-seal of the Séamus Ennis Statue - The Naul - AI107922 View the background to item BSA/260/26
BSA/261/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Park Gates Policy in this LEA - AI108002 View the background to item BSA/261/26
BSA/262/26	Councillor M. Boland - Reinstatement of the Road Outside the Entrance to The Forge Estate - Lusk - AI108284 View the background to item BSA/262/26
BSA/263/26	Councillor M. Boland - Interim Minor Works at the Rush/Lusk Train Station - AI108285 View the background to item BSA/263/26
BSA/264/26	Councillor M. Boland - Waterlogging on Chapel Green - Lusk - AI108286 View the background to item BSA/264/26
BSA/265/26	Councillor M. Boland - Re-enhancement of the Hedgerows and Public Realm along the Dublin Road - Lusk - AI108287 View the background to item BSA/265/26
BSA/266/26	Councillor M. Boland - Update on any Road Painting to be carried out in Lusk - AI108288 View the background to item BSA/266/26
BSA/267/26	Councillor M. Boland - Re-Enhancement and Road Re-Surfacing of Hand's Lane - Lusk - AI108289 View the background to item BSA/267/26
BSA/268/26	Councillor M. Boland - Re-Enhancement Programme Roundabout in Lusk - AI108290 View the background to item BSA/268/26
BSA/269/26	Councillor M. Boland - Footpath Completion - Kenure Gate Estate - Rush - AI108291 View the background to item BSA/269/26
BSA/270/26	Councillor M. Boland - Provision of a Bin Outside Costcutters - Lusk - AI108292 View the background to item BSA/270/26
BSA/271/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Request for Installation of Yellow Box - Balbriggan - AI108318 View the background to item BSA/271/26
BSA/272/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Installation of new Lighting Column at Margaretstown Road - Skerries - AI108319 View the background to item BSA/272/26
BSA/273/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Report on Entrance to Ardgillan Castle and Demesne - AI108390 View the background to item BSA/273/26
BSA/274/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Inclusion of Bus Stop - Piercetown Lane - Skerries - AI108393 View the background to item BSA/274/26
BSA/275/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Assessment of Gormanston Bridge on the R132 - AI107771 View the background to item BSA/275/26
BSA/276/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Graveyard Capacity - Columbarium Wall in this LEA - AI108368 View the background to item BSA/276/26
BSA/277/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Yellow Box - Drogheda Street - Balbriggan - AI108369 View the background to item BSA/277/26
BSA/278/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Water Fountain - Balbriggan Skate Park - AI108402 View the background to item BSA/278/26
BSA/279/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Public Lighting - Balbriggan Skate Park - AI108403 View the background to item BSA/279/26
BSA/280/26	Councillor P. Mulville - The Burrow, Portrane - Footpath Extension - AI108408 View the background to item BSA/280/26
BSA/281/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Turvey Avenue - New Pedestrian Lights - Donabate - AI108409 View the background to item BSA/281/26
BSA/282/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Glaslinn Safe Pedestrian Crossing - Donabate - AI108411 View the background to item BSA/282/26
BSA/283/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Provision of Lifeguards - Donabate - AI108412 View the background to item BSA/283/26
BSA/284/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Provision of Public Toilets - Donabate - AI108414 View the background to item BSA/284/26
BSA/285/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Eco-Toilets at Portrane - Coastal Flood Risk Analysis - AI108415 View the background to item BSA/285/26
BSA/286/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Re-instatement of Litter Bin - Donabate - AI108416 View the background to item BSA/286/26
BSA/287/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Outdoor Table Tennis and Chess Facilities - AI108417 View the background to item BSA/287/26
BSA/288/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Clean-up of Knocksedan Bridge - AI108410 View the background to item BSA/288/26
BSA/289/26	Programme of Works 2026 Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Traffic Calming Schemes The attached report by the Manager which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Mr. Culhane, Ms. Moore and Mr. Dima gave the attached presentation to the meeting. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
BSA/290/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Safety Improvements on Church Road - Swords AI108234 View the background to item BSA/290/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Corkery was proposed by Councillor Corkery, seconded by Councillor Smyth. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/291/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Condition Assessment - Seatown Villas - Swords - AI107170 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Kelly was proposed by Councillor Kelly, seconded by Councillor Corkery. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was READ, and was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/292/26	Councillor J. Newman - Traffic Build Up on L2300 - Swords - AI107706 View the background to item BSA/292/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Newman was proposed by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Corkery. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was READ, and was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/293/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Amenities for Older Children - Holywell, Swords - AI107901 View the background to item BSA/293/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Smyth was proposed by Councillor Smyth, seconded by Councillor Corkery. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/294/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Bus Shelter at Northcliffe Heights - Skerries - AI108279 View the background to item BSA/294/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Ryan was proposed by Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Kelly. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/295/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Coastal Erosion Mitigation Measures - Balbriggan Beachfront - AI108370 View the background to item BSA/295/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Murphy was proposed by Councillor Murphy, seconded by Councillor Mark Boland. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee AGREED the report.
BSA/296/26	Councillor D. Butler - Replacement Bin in Glasmore Park - Swords - AI108382 View the background to item BSA/296/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Butler was proposed by Councillor Butler, seconded by Councillor Corkery. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/297/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Traffic Management at Beaches in this LEA - AI108418 View the background to item BSA/297/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Mulville was proposed by Councillor Mulville, seconded by Councillor Kelly. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/298/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Traffic Management - Forrest Road - Swords - AI107257 View the background to item BSA/298/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Kelly was proposed by Councillor Kelly, seconded by Councillor Newman. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was READ, and was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/299/26	Councillor J. Newman - Traffic Calming Measure in Rivervalley Drive - Swords - AI107707 View the background to item BSA/299/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Newman was proposed by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Corkery. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was READ, and was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.
BSA/300/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Safe Pedestrian Crossing - Holywell North - Swords - AI107902 View the background to item BSA/300/26 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/301/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Reinstatement of HGV Restriction on Moylaragh Road - Balbriggan - AI108394 View the background to item BSA/301/26 The attached Motion in the name of Councillor Ryan was proposed by Councillor Ryan, seconded by Councillor Mark Boland. The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the Committee NOTED the report.