Agenda for County Council on Monday, 14th November, 2022, 5.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

County Council - Monday, 14th November, 2022 5.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

Contact: Brian Buckley

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Items
No.	Item
F/334/22	ANNOUNCEMENTS The Mayor, Councillor. H. Mahony, reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting
F/335/22	MINUTES SILENCE It was agreed to hold a minute’s silence for Vicky Phelan, who’s death was announced earlier today. A book of condolences will be available for signing.
F/336/22	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Council Meeting held on Monday 10th October 2022 Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 10^th October 2022 which had been circulated were considered. It was PROPOSED by Councillor J. Newman, seconded by Councillor A. Henchy and RESOLVED – “That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 10^th October 2022 be ADOPTED.”
F/337/22	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor P. Rane, seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and RESOLVED: “That in accordance with Standing Order No. 53, Questions numbered 2 to 11, be ADOPTED.”
F/338/22	Councillor J. Hopkins - Biodiversity Plan Budget View the background to item F/338/22
F/339/22	Councillor P. Mulville - Connecting for Life (Ireland’s National Strategy to Reduce Suicide) View the background to item F/339/22
F/340/22	Councillor JK Onwumereh - Increase in break-ins and Anti-Social Behaviour in Estates and Communities in Fingal View the background to item F/340/22
F/341/22	Councillor A. Henchy - Maintenance of Fingal Beaches View the background to item F/341/22
F/342/22	Councillor T. O'Leary - Report on the Number on Fingal's Social Housing List
F/343/22	Councillor B. Manton - Fire Safety Standards in Apartment Blocks in Fingal View the background to item F/343/22
F/344/22	Councillor K. Power - Provision of Homeless Accommodation in the Fingal area View the background to item F/344/22
F/345/22	Councillor D. Whooley - Data for Emergency Housing Provision for years 2018 - 2022 View the background to item F/345/22
F/346/22	Councillor D. Healy - Projects included in the Capital Programme by any Area Committee or Strategic Policy Committee View the background to item F/346/22
F/347/22	Councillor C. Boland - Terms of Planning Permission - Dublin Airport View the background to item F/347/22
F/348/22	Report of Committees
F/348/22a	Report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk Swords Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 20th October 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor K. Power, seconded by Councillor T. Murphy and AGREED: “That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk Swords Services (B) meeting held on 20^th October 2022, are hereby APPROVED.”
F/348/22b	Quarterly Report of Strategic Policy Committee Meeting of Climate Action, Biodiversity, Environment held on Tuesday 25th October 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor D. Healy, seconded by Councillor J. Newman and AGREED: “That the recommendations contained in the report of Strategic Policy Committee Meeting of Climate Action, Biodiversity, Environment held on Tuesday 25th October 2022 are hereby APPROVED.”
F/348/22c	Report of Committee of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Tuesday 25th October 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and AGREED: “That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Tuesday 25th October 2022, are hereby APPROVED.”
F/348/22d	Report of Committee of Howth Malahide Area Committee Services B Meeting held on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor B. McDonagh, seconded by Councillor I. Carey and AGREED: “That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Howth Malahide Area Committee Services B Meeting held on Wednesday 2nd November 2022 are hereby APPROVED.”
F/348/22e	Report of Committee of Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart/Castleknock-Ongar Services B Meeting held on Thursday 3rd November 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor P. Rane, seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and AGREED: “That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services (B) meeting held on 3^rd November 2022, are hereby APPROVED.”
F/348/22f	Report of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Monday 7th November 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor C. Boland and AGREED: “That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Tuesday 7^th October 2022, are hereby APPROVED.”
F/348/22g	Report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk Swords Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 10th November 2022 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor K. Power, seconded by Councillor S. Ó’Rodaigh and AGREED: “That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk Swords Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 10th November 2022, are hereby APPROVED.”
F/349/22	Financial Matters
F/350/22	Report on Overdraft Accommodation 2023 The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following discussion, it was proposed by Cllr P. Rane, seconded by Cllr. B. Manton and AGREED: “That the Council approve, subject to the sanction of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, the securing of overdraft accommodation on the Council’s revenue account to a limit of €25m for the period 1^st January 2023 to 31^st December 2023.”
F/351/22	Proposed Disposal of Properties
F/352/22	Proposed disposal of land at Monastery Court, Church Road, Lusk, Co. Dublin to Mr. Peter McNally The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor C. Boland and seconded by Councillor D. Whooley and RESOLVED: “That the land referred to in the attached report be disposed of in accordance with the terms specified therein.”
F/352/22a	Proposed disposal of a site at Stephenstown Industrial Park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin to Hearnsbrook Rail Ltd The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor G. Maguire and seconded by Councillor T. Murphy and RESOLVED: “That the land referred to in the attached report be disposed of in accordance with the terms specified therein.”
F/352/22b	Proposed Option Agreement & Disposal of a site at College Business & Technology Park, Blanchardstown to Alexion Pharma International Operations Unlimited Company 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 referred to in the attached report be disposed of in accordance with the terms specified therein.”
F/353/22	Youth Sports Grant Report The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and RESOLVED: “That the award of Youth Sports Grant Fundingas set out in the foregoing report is hereby APPROVED
F/354/22	Chief Executive's Report A Motion from the floor submitted by Councillor Ann Graves was ruled Out of Order by the Mayor under Standing Orders. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was NOTED.
F/355/22	Mayor's Business - Councillor H. Mahony
F/355/22a	Councillor Howard Mahony - Procurement of Modular Housing View the background to item F/355/22a The motion, in the name of Councillor H. Mahony was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor M. McCamley. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
F/356/22	Conference Report
F/356/22a	Module 6 of 2022 AILG Elected Members Training Programme - "Data Protection - What Councillors need to Know" The correspondence which had been received was NOTED
F/357/22	Departmental/Ministerial Correspondence The correspondence which had been received was NOTED
F/357/22a	Correspondence received 6th October 2022 from Citizens' Assemblies re Item 39 May 2022 Council Agenda The correspondence which had been received was NOTED
F/358/22	Correspondence
F/358/22a	Letter from Mayo County Council dated 16th September 2022 re - Expansion of eligible criteria for Croí Cónaithe View the background to item F/358/22a The correspondence which had been received was NOTED
F/358/22b	Letter from Tipperary County Council dated 16th September 2022 re - Additional funding to Local Authorities in 2023 to maintaining essential services View the background to item F/358/22b The correspondence which had been received was NOTED
F/358/22c	Letter dated 6th October 2022 from Monaghan County Council re Citizens' Assembly The correspondence which had been received was NOTED
F/358/22d	Letter dated 10th October 2022 from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council re - Motion - Justice for Noah Campaign The correspondence which had been received was NOTED
F/358/22e	Letter dated 20th October 2022 from Donegal County Council re - Turf Cutting Policy The correspondence which had been received was NOTED
F/358/22f	Letter dated 26th October 2022 from Offaly County Council re Ambulance Service The correspondence which had been received was NOTED
F/359/22	Councillor N. Treacy - Housing Adaptation waiting time View the background to item F/359/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor N. Treacy was proposed by Councillor N. Treacy and seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy. Following discussion, the report was NOTED
F/360/22	Councillors B. Manton, D. Butler, B. Dennehy, A. Henchy, T. Kitt, E. O'Brien - Modular Swimming Pools - Fingal View the background to item F/360/22 The motion, in the names of Councillors B. Manton, D. Butler, B. Dennehy, A. Henchy, T. Kitt, E. O'Brien & H. Mahony was proposed by Councillor B. Manton and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy Following discussion, the report was NOTED
F/361/22	Councillor D. Healy - Integration of Improvements for Walking and Cycling into Road and Street Maintenance View the background to item F/361/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor D. Whooley. Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
F/362/22	Councillors S. Ó Rodaigh, P. Conroy - Appointment of Disability Liaison, Access and Equality Officer View the background to item F/362/22 The motion, in the names of Councillors S. Ó Rodaigh & P. Conroy was proposed by Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh and seconded by Councillor P. Conroy. Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
F/363/22	Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Strategy for uniform delivery of Social Services and Amenities View the background to item F/363/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor JK. Onwumereh was proposed by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and seconded by Councillor D. Butler. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
F/364/22	Councillor P. Rane - Bottle Banks within Fingal Area View the background to item F/364/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor P. Rane was proposed by Councillor P. Rane and seconded by Councillor K. Dennison. It was noted that the incorrect report had been provided. An undertaking was given to circulate the correct report and that the item would be included on the December Agenda.
F/365/22	Councillor C. Boland - Management of Housing Assistance Payment View the background to item F/365/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor C. Boland was proposed by Councillor J. Guerin and seconded by Councillor T. Murphy. The report was NOTED.
F/366/22	Councillor K. Dennison - Personal Injury Claims View the background to item F/366/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor K. Dennison was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison and seconded by Councillor P. Rane. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
F/367/22	Councillor A. Tormey - Regional Parks and Open Spaces Bye-Laws View the background to item F/367/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Tormey was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor P. Rane. Following discussion, the Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows: FOR: 13 THIRTEEN AGAINST: 13 THIRTEEN FOR: Councillors Hopkins, Joan; Mulligan, Dean; Donnelly, Angela; Hanaphy, Breda; Graves, Ann; Carey, Ian; Power, Karen; Tormey, Aoibhinn; O’Leary, Tom; Shovlin, Siobhan; Healy, David; Conroy, Pamela; Rane, Punam AGAINST: Councillors Mahony, Howard; Burtchaell, John; Whooley, Daniel; Kitt, Tom; Manton, Brigid; Ó’Rodaigh, Seána; Walsh, John; McCamley, Mary; Henchy, Adrian; Butler, Darragh; Onwumereh, JK.; McDonagh, Brian; Dennison, Kieran The Mayor then cast his deciding vote and declared the motion LOST.
F/368/22	Councillor A. Donnelly - Community Centre Fund View the background to item F/368/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly and seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
F/369/22	Councillor T. O'Leary - Sustainable Energy Supply View the background to item F/369/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor T. O’Leary was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
F/370/22	Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Introduction of Pilot Scheme for Artists with Disabilities View the background to item F/370/22 This motion was deferred to the December meeting.
F/371/22	Councillor A. Graves - Moore Street Area View the background to item F/371/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Graves was proposed by Councillor A. Graves and seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy. Following discussion, the report was NOTED. An undertaking was given to also write to the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government with the terms of the motion.
F/372/22	Councillor K. Power - Child Exploitation Material View the background to item F/372/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor K. Power was proposed by Councillor K. Power and seconded by Councillor I. Carey. Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
F/373/22	Councillor B. McDonagh - An Bord Pleanála View the background to item F/373/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor B. McDonagh was proposed by Councillor B. McDonagh and seconded by Councillor M. McCamley. Following discussion, the motion was PASSED.
F/374/22	Councillor D. Whooley - Palestinian Human Rights Organisation View the background to item F/374/22 Motion withdrawn
F/375/22	Councillors J. Hopkins and P. Mulville - Need for legislated candidate gender quotas of 40% be introduced to apply to the Local Elections in 2024 View the background to item F/375/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor K. Power. Following discussion, the motion was PASSED. Councillor T. O’Leary indicated he wished to abstain.
F/376/22	Councillor J. Burtchaell - Support for Ban on Hare Coursing View the background to item F/376/22 The motion, in the name of Councillor J. Burtchaell was proposed by Councillor J. Burtchaell and seconded by Councillor K. Power. It was agreed to extend the meeting for the duration of the vote. Following discussion, the Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows: FOR: 12 TWELVE AGAINST 0 ZERO ABSTAIN: 5 FIVE FOR: Councillors Hopkins, Joan; Burtchaell, John; Mulligan, Dean; Whooley, Daniel; Carey, Ian; Power, Karen; McCamley, Mary; Tormey, Aoibhinn; Shovlin, Siobhan; Healy, David; Conroy, Pamela; Rane, Punam ABSTAIN: Councillors Mahony, Howard; Donnelly, Angela; Hanaphy, Breda; Graves, Ann; Henchy, Adrian The Mayor then declared the motion CARRIED.