Agenda for Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) on Thursday, 10th September, 2026, 2.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Thursday, 10th September, 2026 2.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

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BSA/363/26	Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) held on Thursday the 11th June 2026 Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on the 11^th of June 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 Murphy and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) Meeting held on 11^th of June 2026 be ADOPTED and APPROVED”
BSA/364/26	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor O’Leary and seconded by Councillor Smyth and RESOLVED: “That pursuant to Standing Order No 51, Questions numbered 02 to 48 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
BSA/365/26	Councillor M. Boland - Flood Alleviation Projects Planned for Rush - AI108876 View the background to item BSA/365/26
BSA/366/26	Councillor M. Boland - Coastal Erosion/Flood Pathway Assessment for the Rush Coastline - AI108877 View the background to item BSA/366/26
BSA/367/26	Councillor M. Boland - Speed Limits Review - Rush/Lusk - AI108878 View the background to item BSA/367/26
BSA/368/26	Councillor M. Boland - Seasonal Maintenance Arrangements for North and South Beaches - Rush - AI109433 View the background to item BSA/368/26
BSA/369/26	Councillor M. Boland - Tree Planting - Pollinator-Friendly Planting - Lusk - AI109435 View the background to item BSA/369/26
BSA/370/26	Councillor M. Boland - Condition and Safety of Footpaths on the Dublin Road - Lusk - AI109436 View the background to item BSA/370/26
BSA/371/26	Councillor M. Boland - Re-surfacing of Hand's Lane - Lusk - AI109437 View the background to item BSA/371/26
BSA/372/26	Councillor M. Boland - Proposed Works Outside Rush/Lusk Train Station - AI109438 View the background to item BSA/372/26
BSA/373/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Installation of Water Drinking Fountain - Ballyboughal - AI108893 View the background to item BSA/373/26
BSA/374/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Road Resurfacing - Flemington Road to Balscadden Inn - Balbriggan - AI109217 View the background to item BSA/374/26
BSA/375/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Provision of Community Garden - Portrane - AI109218 View the background to item BSA/375/26
BSA/376/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Maintenance Works - Ward River Laneways/ Embankment - AI109034 View the background to item BSA/376/26
BSA/377/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Update on Bus Stop - Holywell Crescent - Swords - AI109602 View the background to item BSA/377/26
BSA/378/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Graffiti/Tagging - Glen Ellan, Rathbeale Road, Brackenstown Road, Applewood, Broadmeadow Park - Swords - AI109604 View the background to item BSA/378/26
BSA/379/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Lowering of Kerbs - St. Columba's Heights - Swords - AI109678 View the background to item BSA/379/26
BSA/380/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Bus Enhancement Scheme - Rolestown- AI109679 View the background to item BSA/380/26
BSA/381/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Lady's Stairs Clean Up - Barnageeragh - Balbriggan - AI109162 View the background to item BSA/381/26
BSA/382/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Replacement of Street Bin - Moylaragh - Balbriggan - AI109163 View the background to item BSA/382/26
BSA/383/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Crossing at Strand Street - Skerries - AI109210 View the background to item BSA/383/26
BSA/384/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Bench Installation - Mill Pond Park - Balbriggan - AI109256 View the background to item BSA/384/26
BSA/385/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Tree Pruning - St. Paul's Crescent - Balbriggan - AI109387 View the background to item BSA/385/26
BSA/386/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Clean-up of Open Space - St. Paul's Crescent - Balbriggan - AI109388 View the background to item BSA/386/26
BSA/387/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Tidy up of Overgrown Area along Seapoint Road to Quay Street - Balbriggan - AI109390 View the background to item BSA/387/26
BSA/388/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Dredging of Balbriggan Harbour - AI109290 View the background to item BSA/388/26
BSA/389/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Update on Martello Car Park - Balbriggan - AI109668 View the background to item BSA/389/26
BSA/390/26	Councillor J. Newman - Foul/Stormwater Tank at Balheary - Swords - AI109593 View the background to item BSA/390/26
BSA/391/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Footpath Reinstatement - Main Street - Balbriggan - AI109607 View the background to item BSA/391/26
BSA/392/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Bin Presentation - Main Street - Balbriggan - AI109608 View the background to item BSA/392/26
BSA/393/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Road Resurfacing - New Haven Bay - Balbriggan - AI109610 View the background to item BSA/393/26
BSA/394/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Calming Measures - Oldtown - AI109698 View the background to item BSA/394/26
BSA/395/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Calming Measures - Lusk - AI109700 View the background to item BSA/395/26
BSA/396/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Traffic Calming Measures - Rush - AI109702 View the background to item BSA/396/26
BSA/397/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Resurfacing of Road Surface - Quay Road - Portrane - AI109704 View the background to item BSA/397/26
BSA/398/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Illegal Encampment Preventative Measures - Donabate - AI109712 View the background to item BSA/398/26
BSA/399/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Lights - Turvey Avenue - Donabate - AI109713 View the background to item BSA/399/26
BSA/400/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Re-location of White Line - Main Street - Rush - AI109714 View the background to item BSA/400/26
BSA/401/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Coastal Erosion - Martello Tower - Balbriggan - AI109703 View the background to item BSA/401/26
BSA/402/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Reinstate Right Turn Box - Church Street - Skerries -AI109708 View the background to item BSA/402/26
BSA/403/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Re-painting of Speed Ramps - Darcystown - Balrothery - AI109709 View the background to item BSA/403/26
BSA/404/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Restoration of Pump - Barnageeragh Hill - AI109710 View the background to item BSA/404/26
BSA/405/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Upkeep of New Road Vegetation Area - Donabate - AI109719 View the background to item BSA/405/26
BSA/406/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Upkeep of Swords Riverwalk - AI109720 View the background to item BSA/406/26
BSA/407/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Public Seating Benches - Donabate - AI109721 View the background to item BSA/407/26
BSA/408/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Public Seating Benches in this LEA - AI109722 View the background to item BSA/408/26
BSA/409/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Public Toilets - Donabate and Portrane - AI109723 View the background to item BSA/409/26
BSA/410/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Donabate Cycle Path Maintenance - Donabate Distributor Road - AI109724 View the background to item BSA/410/26
BSA/411/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Flash Flooding Blocking Roads in this LEA - AI109725 View the background to item BSA/411/26
BSA/412/26	Councillor T. O'Leary - Site Meeting Roadworks - Shenick Road - Skerries - AI109254 View the background to item BSA/412/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor O’Leary was proposed by Councillor O’Leary and seconded by Councillor C. Boland. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/413/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Coastline Erosion - Rush - AI108900 View the background to item BSA/413/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Dockrell was proposed by Councillor Dockrell and seconded by Councillor M. Boland. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/414/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Improve Water Safety in this LEA - AI108919 View the background to item BSA/414/26 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 read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/415/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Installation of Yellow Box outside Ardcian Estate - Swords - AI107260 View the background to item BSA/415/26 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 read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/416/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Rathbeale Road Junctions Review - Swords - AI108543 View the background to item BSA/416/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Smyth was proposed by Councillor Smyth and seconded by Councillor Quinn. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/417/26	Councillor M. Quinn - Resurfacing of Pathways in St. Peter and Paul's Cemetery - Balbriggan - AI109112 View the background to item BSA/417/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Quinn was proposed by Councillor Quinn and seconded by Councillor Maguire. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/418/26	Councillor M. Boland - Pedestrian Safety and Wheelchair Accessibility Crossing - Rush - AI109440 View the background to item BSA/418/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor M. Boland was proposed by Councillor M. Boland and seconded by Councillor Johnston. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/419/26	Councillor T. O'Leary - Skerries Harbour Road Licensed Hospitality Service outside Restaurants and Bars - AI109451 View the background to item BSA/419/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor O’Leary was proposed by Councillor O’Leary and seconded by Councillor Murphy. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/420/26	Councillor G. Maguire - Provision of Boardwalk - Balbriggan Beach - AI109564 View the background to item BSA/420/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Maguire was proposed by Councillor Maguire and seconded by Councillor Murphy. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/421/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Footpath Cleaning Machine - Balbriggan - AI109606 View the background to item BSA/421/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Murphy was proposed by Councillor Murphy and seconded by Councillor Maguire. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/422/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Illegal Parking - Estuary Pub - Swords - AI109654 View the background to item BSA/422/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Corkery was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor O’Leary. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/423/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Urgent Coastal Erosion Measures - Rush - AI109694 View the background to item BSA/423/26 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 read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/424/26	Councillor B. Ryan - Acquisition of Land - Shenick Road - Skerries - AI109711 View the background to item BSA/424/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Ryan was proposed by Councillor Ryan and seconded by Councillor Johnston. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/425/26	Councillor D. Kelly - Removal of Shopping Trolleys from Rivers - Swords - AI107261 View the background to item BSA/425/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Kelly was proposed by Councillor Kelly and seconded by Councillor Newman. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/426/26	Councillor E. Dockrell - Road Surface Review - Blake's Cross - AI109215 View the background to item BSA/426/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Dockrell was proposed by Councillor Dockrell and seconded by Councillor Johnston. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/427/26	Councillor J. Smyth - Halloween Waste Collection/Amnesty - AI109601 View the background to item BSA/427/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Smyth was proposed by Councillor Smyth and seconded by Councillor Newman. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/428/26	Councillor T. Murphy - Sea Wall Defence - Balbriggan - AI109609 View the background to item BSA/428/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Murphy was proposed by Councillor Murphy and seconded by Councillor Quinn. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/429/26	Councillor L. Corkery - Highfields Traffic Calming - Swords - AI109655 View the background to item BSA/429/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor Corkery was proposed by Councillor Corkery and seconded by Councillor Butler. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/430/26	Councillor C. Johnston - Road Safety Review - New Road, Strand Junction to Main Street - Donabate - AI109696 View the background to item BSA/430/26 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 read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSA/431/26	Councillor P. Mulville - Road Repair and Re-instatement Works - Longstone Park - AI109727 View the background to item BSA/431/26 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 read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.