The Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Daniel Whooley, informed the Members that apologies had been received from the Mayor due to a family bereavement and extended sympathies on behalf of the Members to Cllr. Ó Rodaigh and her family.

Cllr. T. Murphy sought clarification regarding a conflict of interest which had arisen in relation to Cllr. T. Murphy sought clarification regarding a conflict of interest which had arisen in relation to Item 26 of the November County Council meeting which was clarified by Cllr K. Power who stated that she was working for a company which was tendering for business from the Land Development Agency. Cllr. Power further clarified that in so doing she erred on the side of caution as the work being tendered for did not involve Fingal County Council.

Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 8^th November 2021 which had been circulated were considered. 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor P. Conroy, seconded by Councillor H. Mahony and RESOLVED –

“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 8^th November 2021 be ADOPTED.”

Minutes of the Annual Budget Meeting held on 9^th November 2021 which had been circulated were considered. 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor P. Conroy, seconded by Councillor H. Mahony and RESOLVED –

“That the minutes of the Annual Budget Meeting held on 9^th November 2021 be ADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. 

Mr. John Quinlivan, Director of Services, advised the Members that the group voting system applied to the nomination of the Chairperson for this Committee, as set out in Schedule 10 of the LG Act 2001, as amended.  In accordance with the group voting system a group had been formed comprising of the Fine Gael Councillors and this group put forward the name of Councillor Tom O’Leary.  It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor P. Rane and AGREED:

“That Councillor T. O’Leary be elected as the Chairperson of the Transport and Infrastructure Management Strategic Policy Committee.”

Following the appointment of Cllr. T. O’Leary, a vacancy existed on the Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development SPC and it was AGREED that Cllr T. Leddy would fill this vacancy.

It was proposed by Councillor R. O’Donoghue, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED:

“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 53, Questions numbered 4 to 15, be ADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor G. Maguire, seconded by Councillor P. Mulville and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services (B) meeting held on 11^th November 2021, beADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor A. Lavin and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Howth/Malahide Area Committee Services (B) meeting held on 1^st December 2021, beADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor T. Kitt, seconded by Councillor H. Mahony and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services (B) meeting held on 2^nd December 2021, beADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and NOTED.

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy, seconded by Councillor P. Mulville and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services (B) meeting held on 9th December 2021, beADOPTED.”

The reports by the Strategic Policy Committee Chairpersons which had been circulated were CONSIDERED and NOTED.

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was then proposed by Councillor P. Rane, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report be ADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.   It was proposed by Councillor D. Whooley and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED:

“That the land and right of way referred to in the attached report be disposed of and granted in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.   It was proposed by Councillor A. Lavin and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien and RESOLVED:

“That the property referred to in the attached report be leased in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.   It was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy and RESOLVED:

“That the lands referred to in the attached report be exchanged in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.   It was proposed by Councillor D. Whooley and seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary and RESOLVED:

“That the wayleave referred to in the attached report be granted in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.   It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and RESOLVED:

“That the lands referred to in the attached report be disposed of in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.   It was proposed by Councillor R. O’Donoghue and seconded by Councillor B. Dennehy and RESOLVED:

“That the wayleave referred to in the attached report be granted of in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.   It was proposed by Councillor K. Power and seconded by Councillor R. O’Donoghue and RESOLVED:

“That the lands referred to in the attached report be disposed of in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor G. Maguire, seconded by Councillor T. Murphy, and RESOLVED:

 “That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor P. Mulville, and RESOLVED:

 “That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.

Following discussion,?it was proposed by Cllr. C. Boland, seconded by Cllr. T. O’Leary and RESOLVED that – 

“In accordance with Section 41 of the Local Government Reform Act 2001 (as amended), it is hereby resolved that Fingal County Council establish a Marine and Coastal Management Strategic Policy Committee and that membership and remit of this SPC be included within the Strategic Policy Scheme 2019 – 2024 as set out in the foregoing report.” 

It was then proposed by Cllr. C. Boland, seconded by Cllr. T. O’Leary and RESOLVED that -? 

“It is hereby resolved that the amendment contained in the draft Fingal County Council Standing Orders?(Dec?2021)?be made and that the amended Standing Orders be adopted as the Standing Orders of Fingal County Council.”? 

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED:

“In accordance with Section 134a of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended, the Annual Service Delivery Plan 2022 as recommended by the Chief Executive is hereby ADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Cllr S. Shovlin, seconded by Cllr. JK Onwumereh and RESOLVED that -

“The award of the Youth Sports Grants as set out in the foregoing report is hereby APPROVED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  A presentation was given to the Members by Emer O’Gorman, Director of Services. It was proposed by Cllr A. Henchy, seconded by Cllr. M. McCamley and RESOLVED that -

“The Festivals and Events Funding Scheme 2022, as set out in the foregoing report, is hereby APPROVED.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. 

Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. D. Whooley, seconded by Cllr. M. McCamley 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.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor D. Whooley, seconded by Councillor JK Onwumereh and RESOLVED:

“That Fingal County Council hereby resolves, pursuant to Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part VIII of the Local Government Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), that the proposed Lanesborough Park Development Project be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor D. Whooley, seconded by Councillor C. Boland and RESOLVED:

“That Fingal County Council hereby resolves, pursuant to Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part VIII of the Local Government Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), that the proposed Naul Village Park Development Project be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor D. Whooley, seconded by Councillor C. Boland and RESOLVED:

“That Fingal County Council hereby resolves, pursuant to Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part VIII of the Local Government Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), that the proposed Public Play Space Project at Garristown Library be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor D. Whooley, seconded by Councillor R. O’Donoghue and RESOLVED:

“That Fingal County Council hereby resolves, pursuant to Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part VIII of the Local Government Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), that the proposed sheltered housing for the elderly, consisting of 31 no. dwellings, 1.no communal facility and all associated site development works at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk, Co. Dublin, be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”

The report which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. D. Healy, seconded by Cllr. E. O’Brien and AGREED –

“That Fingal County Council will use personal air pollution exposure monitoring as part of our Safe Routes to School Programme.”

Following further discussion, the report was NOTED.

This item was DEFERRED to the January meeting of the County Council.

The report which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr J. Humphreys and seconded by Cllr J. Walsh –

“That this Council dissatisfied with the awarding of a contract on 16th of November to Aramark Service Provider to operate maintain and manage three Fingal Heritage Properties Malahide Castle, Newbridge House and Casino Model Railway.”

During the course of discussion, following clarification from Cllr J. Humphreys and in accordance with Standing Orders the motion was ruled OUT OF ORDER.

It was then proposed by Cllr. J. Guerin and seconded by Cllr. J. Newman –

“That the CE confirms that the Development Plan is a matter for the Members alone and that the position in relation to reports prepared or guidelines issued with the Draft Plan and subsequent reports to be issued by the Executive following the submission of motions are not in any way binding on Members but merely advice for consideration.”

Following discussion, the motion was WITHDRAWN.

Following further discussion, the report was NOTED.

The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.

The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.

It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading.

The correspondence which had been received was NOTED.

The correspondence which had been received was NOTED.

The correspondence which had been received was NOTED.

The motion, in the name of Councillor D. Whooley was proposed by Councillor D. Whooley and seconded by Councillor K. Power.

At this stage the Mayor suspended Standing Orders and it was AGREED by the Members to extend the meeting until 8.10pm.

Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. D. Whooley, seconded by Cllr. K. Power and AGREED that his motion be amended to read as follows -

“That this Council establishes a Working Group to discuss the proposal of a directly elected Mayor in Dublin and its consequences for the citizens of Fingal and to create a report of any changes that the role might bring to the Council with the terms of reference to be agreed at the next scheduled OP&F Committee meeting.”

At this stage the Mayor suspended Standing Orders and it was AGREED by the Members to extend the meeting until the conclusion of Item No. 35.

The motion, as amended, in the name of Councillor D. Whooley was proposed by Councillor D. Whooley and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh. 

Following discussion, the Deputy Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR:             14      FOURTEEN

AGAINST:    12      TWELVE

ABSTAIN:    2      TWO

FOR:  Councillors Carey, Ian; Conroy, Pamela; Healy, David; Hopkins, Joan; Leddy, Ted; Mulligan, Dean; Mulville, Paul; O’Brien, Eoghan; O’Donoghue, Robert; O’Rourke, Aaron; Power, Karen; Treacy, Natalie; Walsh, John; Whooley, Daniel.

AGAINST:  Councillors Boland, Cathal; Dennhey, Brian; Lavin, Anthony; Maguire, Grainne; Mahony, Howard; Manton, Brigid; McDonagh, Brian; Murphy, Tony; O’Leary, Tom; Onwumereh, JK; Rane, Punam; Shovlin, Siobhan.

ABSTAIN:     Councillors Burtchaell, John; Humphreys, James.

The Deputy Mayor then declared the amended Motion PASSED.