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County Council - Monday, 8th March, 2021 5.00 pm

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F/84/21	Consideration of resolutions pursuant to Section 140 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended. The attached motion, in the name of Councillor D. Mulligan was proposed by Councillor D. Mulligan and seconded by Councillor J. Newman. During the course of discussion, the following amendment was proposed by Cllr. J. Newman and seconded by Cllr A. Graves: “That this elected council, under Section 140 of the 2001 Local Government Act (as amended by Section 52 the 2014 Local Government Reform Act) instruct the Chief Executive, under Section 153 of the 2001 Local Government Act, to commence judicial review proceedings against the decision of An Bord Pleanála in relation to granting permission for ABP-308366-20 as the Bord's decision is contrary to Development Plan objectives incorporated in the site specific masterplan, including, but not limited to, building heights adjoining the Forest Rd, & mass overdevelopment in terms of net densities & a primary school site not being secured ?as ?a condition of the new housing.” Following consideration, the amendment to the motion was AGREED. Following further discussion, the Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken on the amended motion and on a division the voting resulted as follows: FOR:9NINE AGAINST:29TWENTY-NINE FOR: Councillors Burtchaell, John; Carey, Ian; Doyle, Tania; Graves, Ann; Hanaphy, Breda; Humphreys, James; Mulligan, Dean; Newman, Joe; O’Rourke, Aaron. AGAINST: Councillors Boland, Cathal; Butler, Darragh; Conroy, Pamela; Dennehy, Brian; Dennison, Kieran; Guerin, Jimmy; Healy, David; Henchy, Adrian; Hopkins, Joan; Kitt, Tom; Lavin, Anthony; Leddy, Ted; Maguire, Grainne; Mahony, Howard; Manton, Brigid; McCamley, Mary; McDonagh, Brian; Mulville, Paul; Murphy, Tony; O’Brien, Eoghan; O’Donoghue, Robert; O’Leary, Tom; Ó Rodaigh, Seána; Power, Karen; Rane, Punam; Shovlin, Siobhan; Tormey, Aoibhinn; Walsh, John; Whooley, Daniel. The Mayor then declared the motion, as amended, LOST.
F/85/21	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Council meeting held on 8th February 2021 Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 8^th February 2021 at 5pm which had been circulated were considered. It was PROPOSED by Councillor D. Healy, seconded by Councillor H. Mahony and RESOLVED – “That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 8^th February 2021 be ADOPTED.”
F/86/21	QUESTIONS QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor D. Healy, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED: ? “That in accordance with Standing Order No. 53, Questions numbered 3 to 29 be ADOPTED.”
F/87/21	Councillor H. Mahony - Use of Weed Killer View the background to item F/87/21
F/88/21	Councillor H. Mahony - Housing acquisitions View the background to item F/88/21
F/89/21	Councillor P. Mulville - New Dublin City Council super depot, St. Margaret’s Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11 - development levies View the background to item F/89/21
F/90/21	Councillor K. Power - Diversity on the Council View the background to item F/90/21
F/91/21	Councillor J. Hopkins - Insurance for Tidy Towns and Community Groups View the background to item F/91/21
F/92/21	Councillor E. O'Brien - Outline in detail how parking enforcement staff are operating outside of Pay and Display areas View the background to item F/92/21
F/93/21	Councillor C. Boland - Green Roofs in the County View the background to item F/93/21
F/94/21	Councillor C. Boland - Overcrowding Signage at Open Spaces View the background to item F/94/21
F/95/21	Councillor A. Graves - Domestic Waste Collection View the background to item F/95/21
F/96/21	Councillor D. Mulligan - Open Market Information View the background to item F/96/21
F/97/21	Councillor P. Rane - Locations for New Schools in Fingal View the background to item F/97/21
F/98/21	Councillor D. Healy - Direct Vision Standard View the background to item F/98/21
F/99/21	Councillor D. Healy - Coastal monitoring programme View the background to item F/99/21
F/100/21	Councillor D. Butler - New Scramblers and Quads Legislation View the background to item F/100/21
F/101/21	Councillor B. Manton - Roads for repairs in the County View the background to item F/101/21
F/102/21	Councillor B. Manton - Grants information in the Chief Executives Report View the background to item F/102/21
F/103/21	Councillor A. Tormey - FOI requests View the background to item F/103/21
F/104/21	Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh - Infrastructure to support sea swimming communities in Fingal View the background to item F/104/21
F/105/21	Councillor T. Murphy - Staffing levels View the background to item F/105/21
F/106/21	Councillor J. Walsh - Vacant Sites Register View the background to item F/106/21
F/107/21	Councillor N. Treacy - Housing List View the background to item F/107/21
F/108/21	Councillor A. O’Rourke - Building Regulations View the background to item F/108/21
F/109/21	Councillor A. O’Rourke - Housing Figures View the background to item F/109/21
F/110/21	Councillor B. Dennehy - Affordable Housing Schemes View the background to item F/110/21
F/111/21	Councillor B. Dennehy - Outdoor Public Space Scheme 2021 View the background to item F/111/21
F/112/21	Councillor J. Humphreys - Dog Fouling View the background to item F/112/21
F/113/21	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Housing adaptations View the background to item F/113/21
F/114/21	Report of Committees
F/115/21	Report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords (B) Meeting held on 11th February 2021 The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor J. Newman, seconded by Councillor K. Power and RESOLVED: ? “That the recommendations contained in the attached report of Committee from Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords (B) Meeting held on 11th February 2021, be ADOPTED.”
F/116/21	Report of Committee from Howth/Malahide Area Committee Services B meeting held on Wednesday 3rd March 2021 The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Lavin, seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien and RESOLVED: ? “That the recommendations contained in the attached report of Committee from Howth-Malahide (B) Meeting held on 3rd March 2021, be ADOPTED.”
F/117/21	Financial Matters
F/118/21	Statutory Audit Report for Year Ending 31/12/2019 The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was?CONSIDERED?and following discussion, the report was?NOTED.
F/119/21	Audit Committee
F/120/21	Annual Report 2020 The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was?CONSIDERED?and following discussion, the report was?NOTED.
F/120/21a	Annual Works Programme 2021 The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was?CONSIDERED?and following discussion, the report was?NOTED.
F/121/21	Proposed Disposal of Properties. It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading.
F/122/21	Draft Castlelands Masterplan The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. T. Murphy and seconded by Cllr. G. Maguire: “That the Draft Castlelands Masterplan is AGREED.” Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
F/123/21	Extension of Donabate Local Area Plan The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. A. Henchy, seconded by Cllr. P. Mulville and RESOLVED that – “Having considered the Chief Executive’s Report under Section 19(1)(e)(ii) and having addressed the provisions of Section 19(1)(e)(i); the deferral of the required notice under Section 20(3)(a)(i) and the publication of a notice under Section 20(3)(a)(ii) for a period not exceeding 5 years, the extension of the life of the Donabate Local Area Plan 2016, for a further period of 5 years from 8^th March 2021 to 7^th March 2026 is hereby approved.”
F/124/21	Report on Heritage Signage Guidance The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
F/125/21	Section 85 Remedial Works - N2/M50 Interchange Footbridge. The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. D. Healy, seconded by Cllr. J. Newman and RESOLVED that – “In accordance with the provisions of?Section 85 of the Local Government Act 2001, the?remedial works?at the N2/M50 interchange footbridge,?as part of?Leinster Embankment & Footbridges Contract 2021,?is hereby agreed.”
F/126/21	Report on National Transport Authority Programme The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was AGREED to refer area specific issues to the Area Committees for further consideration and the report was NOTED.
F/127/21	Chief Executive's Report The attached report which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A motion was submitted by Cllr. J. Guerin in relation to gender balance. Following consideration, it was proposed by Cllr. D. Healy, seconded by Cllr. J. Walsh and AGREED that the matter would be referred to the April meeting of the Organisation, Procedures and Finance Committee. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
F/128/21	Mayor's Business - Councillor D. Healy - Online planning files The attached motion, in the name of the Mayor, Councillor D. Healy was proposed by Councillor D. Healy, seconded by Councillor T. O’ Leary and PASSED.
F/129/21	Departmental/Ministerial Correspondence
F/130/21	Letter from Minister McEntee dated 12th February 2021 re response to correspondence re parental alienation The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/131/21	Correspondence.
F/132/21	Letter from Limerick City & County Council dated 2nd February 2021 re Mother and Baby homes and establish a day of recognition The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/133/21	Letter from Limerick City & County Council dated 2nd February 2021 re statutory time period for the preparation of the Draft Limerick Development Plan 2022 - 2028 The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/134/21	Letter from Clare County Council dated 3rd February 2021 re motions re 1) Active and sustainable travel officer 2) Planning policy regarding development of residential property 3) Recognition of front line staff The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/135/21	Letter dated 4th February 2021 from Dublin City Council Women's Committee to Minister O'Brien re maternity leave for Councillors The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/136/21	Letter from Clare County Council dated 9th February 2021 re review of the current National Planning Framework The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/137/21	Letter from Tipperary County Council dated 16th February 2021 re extra supports to regional newspapers The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/138/21	Letter from South Dublin County Council dated 16th February 2021 re offering support for the implementation of the Duffy/Cahill report (2016) The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/139/21	Letter from Kerry County Council dated 16th February 2021 re writing to Head of US Aid to address the Council The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/140/21	Letter from Kerry County Council dated 16th February 2021 re utilising seat on the UN Security Council to deliver statehood to the Palestinian people The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/141/21	Letter from Tipperary County Council dated 23rd February 2021 re national day of recognition for the survivors and victims of Mother and Baby homes The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.
F/142/21	Letter dated 1st March 2021 from Laois County Council to Minister O'Brien re Land Development Agency Bill 2021 The correspondence which had been received?was?NOTED.