Agenda and minutes
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ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor, Cllr. S. Ó Rodaigh, reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Meeting held on 10th January 2022 Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 10th January 2022 which had been circulated were considered.
It was PROPOSED by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh, seconded by Councillor D. Whooley and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 10th January 2022 be ADOPTED.”
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Appointment of Members for Inter Local Authority Special Committee on Fire and Ambulance Services and Emergency Management The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Cllr. D. Mulligan and seconded by Cllr. T. Doyle, that Cllr. Tania Doyle be nominated to the Inter Local Authority Special Committee on Fire and Ambulance Services and Emergency Management.
It was proposed by Cllr. JK Onwumereh and seconded by Cllr. T. Kitt, that Cllr. Howard Mahony be nominated to the Inter Local Authority Special Committee on Fire and Ambulance Services and Emergency Management.
It was proposed by Cllr. P. Rane and seconded by Cllr. S. Ó Rodaigh, that Cllr. Kieran Dennison be nominated to the Inter Local Authority Special Committee on Fire and Ambulance Services and Emergency Management.
It was proposed by Cllr. H. Mahony and seconded by Cllr. S. Ó Rodaigh that Cllr. Darragh Butler be nominated to the Inter Local Authority Special Committee on Fire and Ambulance Services and Emergency Management.
Following discussion, it was AGREED and declared by the Mayor that Councillors Tania Doyle, Howard Mahony, Kieran Dennison and Darragh Butler be nominated to the Inter Local Authority Special Committee on Fire and Ambulance Services and Emergency Management.
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Membership of Strategic Policy Committees The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Following discussion, it was AGREED that Councillors Ian Carey and Pamela Conroy switch their SPC membership, with Councillor Carey moving to the Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development SPC and Councillor Conroy moving to the Climate Action, Biodiversity, Environment SPC. |
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh, seconded by Councillor D. Whooley and RESOLVED:
“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 53, Questions numbered 4 to 17, be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor P. Mulville - Motor Tax office - Telephone Service |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Public Bins Waste Collection |
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Councillor K. Power - Update on Fingal Coastal Way |
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Councillor D. Healy - Information on sewage overflows and unplanned discharges |
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Councillor D. Healy - Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit System |
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Councillor B. Manton - Housing for All Deliveries |
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Councillor B. Manton - Accessing utilities for new builds |
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Councillor P. Conroy - Free Trees for Babies Scheme |
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Councillor I. Carey - Croí Cónaithe Fund initiative |
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Councillor I. Carey - Council's Retrofitting figures in the County |
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Councillor C. Boland - Graveyard capacity |
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Councillor A. Henchy - Blue Flag status for Fingal beaches |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Parking Charges |
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Councillor B. Dennehy - Liaison Committee Meetings |
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Report of Committees |
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Report of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee Services B meeting held on 11th January 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor P. Rane and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee Services B meeting held on 11th January 2022 beADOPTED.”
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Report of Howth/Malahide Area Committee Services B meeting held on 2nd February 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor J. Guerin, seconded by Councillor D. Healy and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of the Howth/Malahide Area Committee Services B meeting held on 2nd February 2022 beADOPTED.”
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Financial Matters |
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Statutory Audit Report for 2020 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Audited AFS for 2020 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Statutory Audit Report for the Year Ended 31st December 2020 from the Local Government Audit Service The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Audit Committee |
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Audit Committee Report on Audited AFS The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Annual Report 2021 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Audit Committee Charter The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Proposed Disposal of Properties. |
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Proposed Disposal of land to facilitate the construction of a sub-station and associated ancillary works at Liscappagh Avenue Cappaghfinn, Dublin 11 to ESB Networks The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh and seconded by Councillor D. Whooley 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.”
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Report 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) for proposed maintenance building development at Balleally Landfill Site The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh, seconded by Councillor D. Whooley 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 maintenance building development at Balleally Landfill Site be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”
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Report 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) for Proposed extensions to existing Autistic Spectrum community facility operated by St. Michaels House in an existing bungalow at 61 Dublin Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 R6W8, including revised site boundaries incorporating a new car park (on lands within overall approximate site area of 0.168 hectares), and associated infrastructure, site works, landscaping, tree planting, remedial management of existing trees and boundary treatment The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. A presentation was given to the Members by Pat Boyle, Senior Architect.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr. J. Newman, seconded by Cllr. D. Butler and AGREED –
“That the Council proceeds with the proposed development, subject to taking account of the six separate recommendations of the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Report and amending by reduction of 5 car parking spaces on site prior to commencement.”
Following further discussion, it was proposed by Councillor P. Rane, seconded by Councillor J. Newman 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 extensions to existing Autistic Spectrum community facility operated by St. Michaels House in an existing bungalow at 61 Dublin Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 R6W8, including revised site boundaries incorporating a new car park (on lands within overall approximate site area of 0.168 hectares), and associated infrastructure, site works, landscaping, tree planting, remedial management of existing trees and boundary treatment be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”
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Report 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) for the proposed construction of a Community Sports Centre with ancillary infrastructure and associated site development works at Lanesborough Park, Lanesborough Road, Meakstown, Dublin 11 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley, seconded by Councillor D. Whooley 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 construction of a Community Sports Centre with ancillary infrastructure and associated site development works at Lanesborough Park, Lanesborough Road, Meakstown, Dublin 11 be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”
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St. Patrick's Day Events A presentation was given to the Members by Emer O’Gorman, Director of Services. Following discussion, the report was NOTED. |
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Chief Executive's Report The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Mayor's Business - Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh - Study of Women and Children’s Safety in the Public Realm The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Conference Report It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading. |
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Departmental/Ministerial Correspondence It was NOTED that there was no business under this heading.
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Correspondence |
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Letter from Waterford City & County Council dated 17th January 2022 re Retention of a full-time Air Sea Rescue Service The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED. |
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Letter from Leitrim County Council dated 14th January 2022 - re Spina Bifida and or Hydracephalus The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Leitrim County Council dated 14th January 2022 - re Increase grant limits for Community Wastewater Connection Networks The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Sligo County Council dated 25th January 2022 re Resolution re practice of Patient Commercial Debt Collection The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Galway County Council dated 25th January 2022 re Epilepsy Ireland The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Cork County Council dated 24th January 2022 re Special parking spaces at schools in the country for persons with hidden disabilities The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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MOTIONS - STATUTORY FUNCTIONS |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Protection of Natura 2000 sites/ SPAs/ SACs In accordance with Standing Order No. 108, this item was DEFERRED to the March meeting of the County Council.
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Councillor B. Dennehy - Detailed independent report prior to the application or applications of any planning permissions sought for coastal protection measures The motion, in the name of Councillor B. Dennehy was proposed by Councillor B. Dennehy and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Councillor C. Boland - Water Services supply over lifetime of County Development Plan In accordance with Standing Order No. 108, this item was DEFERRED to the March meeting of the County Council.
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Councillors D. Mulligan and A. Graves - Protected Cycle Lanes, Removal of Kerbing In accordance with Standing Order No. 108, this item was DEFERRED to the March meeting of the County Council.
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Councillor P. Mulville - Need for water services to stay in public ownership The motion, in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
It was then proposed by Cllr T. Doyle and seconded by Cllr. D. Mulligan –
“To insert the words: “and associated water infrastructure” between the words “services” and “to” on the first line -
That this Committee, in recognising the essential need for water services and associated water infrastructure to stay in public ownership, as this is the only way in which we can improve what is a hugely under-invested area, calls on the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage, who has responsibility for water services, to bring forward legislation as a matter of urgency to hold a referendum to prohibit the privatisation of water services.”
Following discussion, the motion, as amended, was PASSED.
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Councillor J. Walsh - Support for Tidy Towns/community groups The motion, in the name of Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
It was AGREED to take Item No. 39 in conjunction with this item. The motion in the name of Councillor D. Whooley was proposed by Councillor D. Whooley and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
Following discussion, the motions were PASSED and it was further AGREED to refer the matter to the Transport and Infrastructure Management SPC.
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Councillor K. Dennison - Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with Canada In accordance with Standing Order No. 108, this item was DEFERRED to the March meeting of the County Council.
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Councillor A. Henchy - Open Water Swimming across Fingal The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Henchy was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Councillor D. Whooley - Report on the costings for a Community Project Fund See Minute No. F/68/22 |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - To establish a Museum of World Artefacts in Fingal The motion, in the name of Councillor JK Onwumereh, was proposed by Councillor JK Onwumereh and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Councillor R. O'Donoghue - LGBTIQ Freedom Zone The motion, in the name of Councillor R. O’Donoghue was proposed by Councillor R. O’Donoghue and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) The motion, in the name of Councillor J. Humphreys was proposed by Councillor J. Humphreys and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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MOTIONS - NON-STATUTORY FUNCTIONS |
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Councillor T. Doyle - Elected Members - An Bord Pleanála Submission Fees The motion, in the name of Councillor T. Doyle was proposed by Councillor T. Doyle and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Councillor K. Power - Exemptions from planning permission for solar panels The motion, in the name of Councillor K. Power was proposed by Councillor K. Power and seconded by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh - Personal Assistance Service The motion, in the name of Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh was proposed by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh and seconded by Councillor D. Whooley.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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