Agenda and minutes
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ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor, Cllr. H. Mahony, reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting. |
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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Council Meeting held on Monday 4th July 2022 Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 4th July 2022 which had been circulated were considered.
It was PROPOSED by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 4th July 2022 be ADOPTED.”
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and RESOLVED:
“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 53, Questions numbered 2 to 10, be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Planting of Wild Flowers |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Regular Meetings with Directors of Estate Management Companies |
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Councillor A. Lavin - Sea Swimming Competitions at Fingal Blue Flag Beaches |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Recycling Dates for Halloween Amnesty and any Other Significant Dates |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Bike and Scooter Racks for Schools |
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Councillor A. Graves - On-line Portal - Access Council Housing List |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Court Costs and Legal Fees - Planning Cases |
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Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh - Communication Boards in Playgrounds in Fingal |
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Councillor A. Henchy - Fingal Hockey Development Officer |
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Report of Committees |
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Report of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services (B) Meeting held on Thursday 1st September 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor N. Treacy, seconded by Councillor T. Doyle and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee Services B meeting held on 1st September be ADOPTED.”
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Report of Howth/Malahide Area Committee Meeting Services (B) held on Wednesday 7th September 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins, seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of the Howth Malahide Area Committee Services B meeting held on 7th September 2022 be ADOPTED.”
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Report of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services (B) Meeting held on Thursday 8th September 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville, seconded by Councillor A. Henchy and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee Services B meeting held on 8th September 2022 be ADOPTED.”
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Financial Matters |
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Fixing of Date for Consideration of Capital Programme The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor. B. McDonagh and RESOLVED: “That in accordance with Section 135 of the Local Government Act 2001 the Council hereby resolves to consider the Three Year Capital Programme at the Meeting of the County Council to be held on the 10th October 2022.”
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Financial Assistance to Approved Housing Bodies under the Capital Assistance Scheme - Call for CAS 2017 to provide units of living accommodation in the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar living area The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was then proposed by Councillor T. Leddy, seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the attached report be ADOPTED.”
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Application for Loan Approval from the Housing Finance Agency for Housing Purposes 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was then proposed by Councillor M. McCamley, seconded by Councillor K. Power and RESOLVED:
“That Fingal County Council hereby resolves to raise loans to a limit of €19million from the Housing Finance Agency for any purpose authorised under the Housing Acts during the period ending 31/12/2022.”
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Application for Loan Approval from the Housing Finance Agency for Housing Purposes 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was then proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and RESOLVED:
“That Fingal County Council hereby resolves to raise loans to a limit of €30.5million from the Housing Finance Agency for any purpose authorised under the Housing Acts during the period ending 31/12/2023.”
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Proposed Disposal of Properties/WayLeaves/Grant of Right of Way |
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Proposed disposal of lands at Godamendy, Dublin 15, to Channor Limited The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED:
“That the land referred to in the attached report be disposed of in accordance with the terms specified therein.”
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Proposed disposal of land and grant of Wayleave at Churchfields Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 to ESB Networks The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor M. McCamley and RESOLVED:
“That the land referred to in the attached report be disposed of in accordance with the terms specified therein.”
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Proposed Disposal of Fee Simple Interest of Dwellings The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor M. McCamley and RESOLVED:
“That the land referred to in the attached report be disposed of in accordance with the terms specified therein.”
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Declaration of Roads/Taking in Charge |
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Blackthorn Place, Kinsealy, Co Dublin The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh, and RESOLVED:
“That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
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Chieftain's Way, Balbriggan, Co Dublin The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor K. Power, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire, and RESOLVED:
“That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
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Baymeadows, Phase 1, Co Dublin The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor P. Rane, seconded by Councillor M. McCamley, and RESOLVED:
“That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
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Hollywoodrath, Phase 1, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley, seconded by Councillor P. Rane, and RESOLVED:
“That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
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Castleknock Lawn Tennis Club, Plaza Area, Castleknock, Dublin 15 The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor T. Leddy, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh, and RESOLVED:
“That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
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Report pursuant to Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 and Part VIII of the Local Government Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for - Red Barn Skerries Mills The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. Following a presentation and discussion, it was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor S. Ó’Rodaigh 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 Red Barn Skerries Mills Project be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”
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Report pursuant to Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 - 2015 (as amended) for proposed Swords Cultural Quarter development incorporating a new County Library and Arts Venue, and public realm upgrades including the forecourt to County Hall in vicinity of Main Street Swords Castle, North Street and Seatown Road, Swords, Co Dublin The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following a presentation and discussion, it was proposed by Councillor D. Butler, seconded by Councillor J. Humphreys, 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 Swords Cultural Quarter development incorporating a new County Library and Arts Venue, and public realm upgrades including the forecourt to County Hall in vicinity of Main Street Swords Castle, North Street and Seatown Road, Swords, Co Dublin Project be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”
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Chief Executive's Report The report which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr A. Graves and seconded by Cllr N. Tracey –
“That this Council requests the Chief Executive of the DAA to meet with Councillors to discuss issues arising from westerly flights from the new runway diverging northwards upon reaching a height of 650ft; and furthermore that the FCC Executive seeks independent legal advice for Councillors to provide assurances that FCC is indemnified should any financial claims arise on foot of this.”
Following discussion, an amendment to the motion was proposed by Cllr. A. Graves and seconded by Cllr. N. Tracey –
“To remove the words: “and furthermore that the FCC Executive seeks independent legal advice for Councillors to provide assurances that FCC is indemnified should any financial claims arise on foot of this.”
To read
“That this Council requests the Chief Executive of the DAA to meet with Councillors to discuss issues arising from westerly flights from the new runway diverging northwards upon reaching a height of 650ft.”
The amendment to the motion was agreed. Following discussion, the motion, as amended, was PASSED.
Following further discussion, the Chief Executive’s Report was NOTED.
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Mayor's Business |
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Councillor H. Mahony - Lighting in Public Parks The motion, in the name of Councillor H. Mahony was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor D. Whooley.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Councillor H. Mahony - Section 254 Licence Applications The motion, in the name of Councillor H. Mahony was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor A. Lavin.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Conference Report |
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AILG - Autumn Training Conference - Celebrating Local Government 14th -15th September, 2022 - Knightsbrook, Trim, Co. Meath The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
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A Practical Guide to Budget 2023 - Carlingford, Co Louth - 30th September - 2nd October 2022 The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
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Irish State Retirement Pensions and Benefits - Clonakilty, Co Cork - 7th - 9th October 2022 The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
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National PPN Conference, Midlands Park Hotel Jessop Street, Portlaoise Co. Laois - 21st and 22nd October 2022 The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
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Innovation in Solar Energy Technology - Clonakilty, Co. Cork - 28th - 30th October 2022 The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
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The role of Local Authorities in addressing the needs of Older People - Carlingford, Co. Louth - 11th - 13th November 2022 The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
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Departmental/Ministerial Correspondence |
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Reply received from Office of the Minister dated 6th July 2022 re Item 39 - Representation on the Citizens' Assembly 14th March 2022 Council Meeting The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Correspondence |
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Letter from Cork County Council dated 27th June 2022 - re Support Fishing Fleet The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Donegal County Council dated 22nd July 2022 re Review of the Rules on Inheritance Tax The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Wexford County Council dated 26th July 2022 re Long Covid Clinics retained and expanded The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Local Post Office Viability The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly and seconded by Councillor N. Tracey.
Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
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Councillor J. Walsh - Adoption of the European Circular Cities Declaration 2020 The motion, in the name of Councillor J. Walsh, was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh, seconded by Councillor R. O’Donoghue.
Following consideration the report was NOTED.
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Councillor N. Treacy - Housing Adaptation waiting time |
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Councillors B. Manton, D. Butler, B. Dennehy, A. Henchy, T. Kitt, E. O'Brien - Modular Swimming Pools - Fingal |
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Councillor D. Healy - Integration of Improvements for Walking and Cycling into Road and Street Maintenance |
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Councillors S. Ó Rodaigh, P. Conroy - Appointment of Disability Liaison, Access and Equality Officer |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Strategy for uniform delivery of Social Services and Amenities |
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Councillor P. Rane - Bottle Banks within Fingal Area |
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Councillor C. Boland - Management of Housing Assistance Payment |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Priority list of Local Area Plans and Masterplans for the Fingal Development Plan 2017- 2023 |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Traveller Accommodation Funding |
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Councillor K. Dennison - Personal Injury Claims |
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Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Introduction of Pilot Scheme for Artists with Disabilities |
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Councillor A. Graves - Moore Street Area |
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Councillor K. Power - Child Exploitation Material |
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Councillor B. McDonagh - An Bord Pleanála |
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Councillor D. Whooley - Palestinian Human Rights Organisation |
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