Agenda

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

Media

Items
No. Item

1.

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) held on Thursday the 10th September 2026. pdf icon PDF 160 KB

QUESTIONS

2.

Councillor M. Boland - Road Resurfacing Programme 2026/2027 - Rush and Lusk - AI109439 pdf icon PDF 59 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an updated list of the Road Resurfacing Programme 2026/2027 for Rush and Lusk, along with a list of roads which have been requested to be included in future re-surfacing works within the Rush-Lusk area?”

3.

Councillor C. Johnston - Calisthenics Equipment - Donabate - AI109715 pdf icon PDF 36 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given for the provision of calisthenics equipment in the Donabate area given the increasing population and the need for outdoor exercise equipment?”

4.

Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing - R128 - Collie Maher Park - Lusk - AI109716 pdf icon PDF 24 KB

“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 an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on the R128 in the vicinity of Collie Maher Park given the increasing number of children crossing this busy road to access the sports grounds?”

5.

Councillor C. Johnston - Resurfacing of Hand's Lane - Lusk - AI110147 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to include the necessary finance in the 2027 Programme of Works for the resurfacing of Hand's Lane in Lusk which is in very poor condition and is a safety concern for road users?”

6.

Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Calming Measures - Hand's Lane - Lusk - AI110148 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given for the provision of traffic calming measures including relocation of the “Stop” sign - road markings (slow/stop etc.) and provision of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing at Hand’s Lane in Lusk given the going safety concerns of parents due to increasing number of vehicles on this road with children trying to cross this road safely?”

7.

Councillor C. Johnston - Resurfacing of Road Surface - Whitestown Road - Rush - AI110152 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to include the necessary finance for the resurfacing of the Whitestown Road in Rush in the 2027 Programme of Works given the current poor condition of the road surface?”

8.

Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of VAS Signage - Donabate Distributor Road - AI110155 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given for the provision of VAS signage on the Donabate Distributor Road in the vicinity of the approach to the access to the Sports grounds given the ongoing safety issues with children crossing the road at this location and vehicles speeding along this busy road?”

9.

Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of VAS Signage - Whitestown Road - Rush - AI110160 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given for the provision of a VAS sign on the Whitestown Road between Healy's Lane and the Whitestown cemetery in the 2027 Programme of Works given the ongoing concerns with speeding along this section of road?”

10.

Councillor C. Johnston - Traffic Calming Measures- R122 - Naul - AI110177 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to the provision of traffic calming measures on the R122 on the approach to the first bend leaving the Naul Village which is an accident blackspot given ongoing safety concerns of the local community?”

11.

Councillor P. Mulville - Footpath Replacement Works - Longstone Park - Portrane - AI109726 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the footpath replacement works for Longstone Park in Portrane?”

12.

Councillor P. Mulville - Current Position Under Existing Bye-Laws Regarding Public Fishing at Natura 2000 Sites in this LEA - A109729 pdf icon PDF 27 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the current position under existing Bye-Laws regarding public fishing at Natura 2000 sites in this Local Electoral Area?”

13.

Councillor P. Mulville - Planned Coastal Erosion and Protection Works - Rush - AI109731 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the planned coastal erosion and protection works for Rush?”

14.

Councillor M. Quinn - Repainting of Yellow Lines - Balbriggan Town Centre - AI109958 pdf icon PDF 33 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to repainting the yellow boxes at the following junctions in Balbriggan Town Centre?
-Chapel Street with junction at Drogheda Street
-Clonard Street/Mill Street at junction with Bridge Street
-Quay Street with junction at Bridge Street
-Bridge Street at Bracken Court Hotel and The Square

15.

Councillor M. Quinn - Ring Commons Resurfacing Update - Matt Lane - AI109984 pdf icon PDF 24 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the proposed resurfacing of Matt Lane at Ring Commons?”

16.

Councillor M. Quinn - Update on Tower Street - Rush - AI109986 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the proposed footpath and road repairs at Tower Street in Rush and to advise when these repairs are scheduled to commence?”

17.

Councillor B. Ryan - Bramble Cutting along Footpath - County Bridge - Balbriggan - AI110014 pdf icon PDF 22 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given, together with Iarnród Eireann, for the cutting back of the branches and thorns growing over the wall along the footpath on the railway side from County Bridge/Fancourt Heights to the end of the footpath, as they are causing difficulties for pedestrians going in the Skerries direction?”

18.

Councillor L. Corkery - Kissing Gates in this LEA - AI110060 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to advise on the Council’s current position with regard to existing kissing gates in this Local Electoral Area?”

19.

Councillor L. Corkery - Grass Verge Cutting in this LEA - AI110103 pdf icon PDF 35 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to advise the Council’s policy is regarding cutting of grass verges in this Local Electoral Area, in cases where the grass verge is not located outside a property but rather on an entrance road to an estate, does the existing policy represent value for money for Local Property Tax payers?”

20.

Councillor J. Smyth - Upkeep/Maintenance - Bridge Street - Swords - AI110099 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to an ongoing maintenance and upkeep schedule for the bridge on Bridge Street in Swords which is in need for power washing and weed removal?”

21.

Councillor D. Kelly - One-Way Road Plan - Church Road - Swords - AI110097 pdf icon PDF 23 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to change the current road plan to a one-way system where traffic can exit Main Street in Swords to travel down Church Road heading for St. Columba's Church?”

22.

Councillor D. Kelly - Leaf Clean Up Schedule - Swords - AI110150 pdf icon PDF 49 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the schedule for leaf cleaning in Swords for Autumn/Winter 2026/2027 and if all estates in Swords will be part of the schedule?”

23.

Councillor D. Kelly - Trimming of Overgrowth on Seatown Road - Swords - AI110154 pdf icon PDF 50 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to have the overgrown hedges, on Seatown Road to the rear of Woodies DIY Store, trimmed?”

24.

Councillor D. Kelly - Review of Brackenstown Road and Church Road Junction - Swords - AI110178 pdf icon PDF 60 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to arrange a review of this junction beside St. Columba's Church?”

25.

Councillor E. Dockrell - Pay and Display Machines Upgrade - Rush Main Street pdf icon PDF 61 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to advise when the pay and display machines in Rush Main Street will be upgraded to accept card payments as well as cash payments?”

26.

Councillor E. Dockrell - Road Resurfacing - Adamstown to Garristown Road pdf icon PDF 49 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to resurface the Adamstown to Garristown Road as this road is used during the Windmill Run and has many potholes that need to be filled?”

27.

Councillor E. Dockrell - Traffic Calming Measures - Orchard Estate - Oldtown pdf icon PDF 49 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given for further traffic calming measures from the Orchard Estate to Oldtown Village as part of the 2027 Programme of Works?”

28.

Councillor E. Dockrell - Repositioning of Rock Armour - South Shore Beach - Rush pdf icon PDF 49 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the timeline for when the rock armour will be repositioned along South Shore beach in Rush?”

29.

Councillor E. Dockrell - Upgrade on Public Toilets - Tower Bay - Portrane pdf icon PDF 50 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to give consideration to upgrading the public toilets at Tower Bay, Portrane?”

 

30.

Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Kissing Gates between The Links and Fairways Estate - Donabate pdf icon PDF 49 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the alternative options to replace the kissing gates between The Links and Fairways housing estates in Donabate?”

 

31.

Councillor E. Dockrell - Upgrade on Playground Equipment - Newbridge Park - Donabate pdf icon PDF 41 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to upgrading some of the playground equipment in Newbridge Park playground in Donabate?”

 

32.

Councillor G. Maguire - Timeline - Balbriggan Lighthouse - AI110137 pdf icon PDF 50 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide a timeline for the painting of Balbriggan Lighthouse?”

33.

Councillor G. Maguire - Road Markings - Hastings Estate - Balbriggan - AI110140 pdf icon PDF 49 KB

“To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update in relation to a previous request to have road markings painted at the entrances to and at all junctions in The Hastings Estate in Balbriggan?”

OPERATIONAL NEW WORKS, ETC.

34.

Report on Public Consultation - Proposed Amendment to the Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits) (County of Fingal) Bye-Laws 2020 - Quay Street L-1226 and Shared Surfaces at Balbriggan Harbour, Balbriggan, Co Dublin. pdf icon PDF 26 KB

Additional documents:

CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS

35.

Councillor T. O'Leary - Installation of Yellow Lines - Barnageeragh - Skerries - AI109884 pdf icon PDF 860 KB

“That the Chief Executive arranges for the installation of yellow lines and formal “No Parking” signage or other measures, as on-street parking is causing issues for emergency vehicle access and a danger to young children in that residential area, noting the estate was taken in charge in February 2026 and there is access to an underground car park.”

MOTIONS

36.

Councillor D. Kelly - Pothole Repairs in this LEA - AI107262 pdf icon PDF 57 KB

“That the Chief Executive gives consideration to repairing existing potholes in this Local Electoral Area following floods.”

37.

Councillor J. Smyth - Road Safety Audit - R125 Rolestown - AI108841 pdf icon PDF 51 KB

“That the Chief Executive conducts a road safety audit on the R125 as it enters Rolestown in light of the dangerous nature of this road, regular speeding and lack of pedestrian infrastructure servicing some of the homes adjacent to the town.”

38.

Councillor L. Corkery - Traffic Issue Review - Castle Avenue - Swords - AI109692 pdf icon PDF 50 KB

“That the Chief Executive consider engaging with the Operations Department and the residents of Castle Avenue in Swords, to discuss traffic issues, including speeding and the need for new road markings in certain locations.”

39.

Councillor P. Mulville - Safe Pedestrian Crossing - Portrane - AI109728 pdf icon PDF 67 KB

“That the Chief Executive considers the installation of a pedestrian crossing from Longstone Park in Portrane, to the bus stop at St. Ita’s Hospital gates, given the difficulties facing older people in particular crossing this increasingly busy section of road.”

40.

Councillor D. Butler - Development of Croquet Club - Newbridge House - AI109859 pdf icon PDF 50 KB

“That the Chief Executive considers a submission from the Newbridge House Croquet Club requesting the development of two new croquet lawns at Newbridge House and if this is something that the Council could consider as a joint application with the club when the next Government Sports Capital Grants applications open up later this year.”

41.

Councillor E. Dockrell - Road Resurfacing - R128 - Rush pdf icon PDF 50 KB

“That the Chief Executive arrange for the resurfacing of the R128 from the Rush - Lusk Train Station to Rush Main Street given that it has been over a decade since this section of road was last resurfaced and the heavy traffic using it as the main route to Rush.”

42.

Councillor B. Ryan - Traffic Flow Problems - Balbriggan Street - Skerries pdf icon PDF 49 KB

“That the Chief Executive explores creative solutions to deal with the traffic flow and parking problems on Balbriggan Street, Skerries.”

43.

Councillor C. Johnston - Request for Review of Fieldstown Bridge East Junction - Swords/Ashbourne Road - AI110170 pdf icon PDF 52 KB

“That the Chief Executive undertakes an urgent review of the Fieldstown Bridge East Junction (Oldtown area), where the R122 meets the R125 Swords-Ashbourne Road, given the ongoing concerns of residents and the Oldtown Community Council with at least eight incidents at this location reported to the Committee since November 2025 including multi-vehicle collisions and most recently a three-vehicle collision on 20th August 2026."

44.

Councillor D. Kelly - Installation of Benches Rivermeade Estate - AI108406 pdf icon PDF 52 KB

“That the Chief Executive arrange a site survey for benches to be installed in the Rivermeade Estate which will help support the elderly in the estate.”

45.

Councillor J. Smyth - Glasmore Park Road and Footpath Resurfacing - AI109455 pdf icon PDF 39 KB

“That the Chief Executive arrange for the resurfacing of the roads and footpaths in Glasmore Park in the 2027 Programme of Works.”

46.

Councillor L. Corkery - Public Lighting - Cianlea /Lios Cian - AI109747 pdf icon PDF 60 KB

“That the Chief Executive examine the provision of street lighting along the recently widened footpaths from Cianlea across the green towards Lios Cian and the bus stop, in the interests of pedestrian safety, particularly for residents using the route during late-night and early-morning hours.”

47.

Councillor E. Dockrell - Road Resurfacing - R130 - Baldwinstown pdf icon PDF 51 KB

“That the Chief Executive arranges for road resurfacing on the R130 from Baldwinstown to Garristown, which is a road that brings many people from the other rural villages of Naul, Oldtown and Ballyboughal (and also Swords and the airport) to Garristown.”

 

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