Agenda and minutes
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ANNOUNCEMENT The Mayor, Councillor. H. Mahony, at the start of the meeting reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
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EMERGENCY MOTIONS The Mayor, Councillor. H. Mahony, advised the Members that two emergency motions had been received prior to the meeting.
The motion from Councillor J. Guerin was ruled in order and would be heard during the meeting.
The motion from Councillors A. Graves, A. Donnelly, B. Hanaphy and N. Treacy was ruled out of order. |
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MINUTES SILENCE It was agreed to hold a minute’s silence for the former Mayor of Fingal, Gerry McGuire, who passed away on 12th March. The Members and Chief Executive expressed their condolences to his family.
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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes |
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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Council Meeting held on Monday 13th February 2023 Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 13th February 2023 which had been circulated were considered.
It was PROPOSED by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 13th February 2023 be ADOPTED.”
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Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Fingal Development Plan Meetings held between Wednesday 15th February 2023 - Wednesday 22nd February 2023 Minutes of the Fingal Development Plan Meetings held between Wednesday 15th February 2023 and Wednesday 22nd February 2023 which had been circulated were considered.
It was PROPOSED by Councillor J. Guerin, seconded by Councillor J. Newman and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the be Fingal Development Plan Meetings held between Wednesday 15th February 2023 and Wednesday 22nd February 2023 be ADOPTED.”
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Amendment to Minute FDP2/345/22 Fingal Development Plan held between Tuesday 20th September 2022 - Wednesday 19th October 2022 Amendment to Minute FDP2/345/22 Fingal Development Plan Meetings held between Tuesday 20th September 2022 and Wednesday 19th October 2022 which had been circulated was considered.
It was PROPOSED by Councillor K. Power, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED –
“That the amendment to Minute FDP2/345/22 Fingal Development Plan Meetings held between Tuesday 20th September 2022 and Wednesday 19th October 2022 be ADOPTED.”
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Nominations |
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Nomination of Members to Town Centre First - Lusk Town Team The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It is a matter for Members of the Full Council to make such nominations as are considered appropriate.
It was proposed by Councillor J. Humphreys and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh that Councillor Robert O’ Donoghue be nominated to Town Centre First – Lusk Town Team
It was proposed by Councillor D. Butler and seconded by Councillor B. Manton that Councillor Brian Dennehy be nominated to Town Centre First – Lusk Town Team
It was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy and seconded by Councillor G. Maguire that Councillor Cathal Boland be nominated to Town Centre First – Lusk Town Team
It was AGREED and declared by the Mayor that Councillors Robert O’Donoghue, Brian Dennehy and Cathal Boland be nominated to Town Centre First – Lusk Town Team.
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Nomination of Councillors to Fingal Biodiversity Forum The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Following discussion, it was AGREED that, as the requirement was for 6 Councillors to sit on the Biodiversity Forum, the nominations would come from the following areas:
SPCs 1. Marine & Coastal Management SPC 2. Planning Strategic Transport & Infrastructure Development SPC 3. Climate Action Biodiversity Environment SPC
Area Committees 1. Balbriggan Rush Lusk Swords 2. Blanchardstown Mulhuddart Castleknock Ongar 3. Howth Malahide
Marine & Coastal Management SPC Nominations
It was proposed by Cllr. D. Butler and seconded by Cllr. K. Power that:
“Councillor Eoghan O’Brien be nominated to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum”
It was proposed by Cllr. T. Murphy and seconded by Cllr. G. Maguire that:
“Councillor Cathal Boland be nominated to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum”
Planning Strategic Transport & Infrastructure Development SPC Nominations
It was proposed by Cllr. B. McDonagh and seconded by Cllr. T. O’Leary that:
“Councillor Punam Rane be nominated to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum”
It was proposed by Cllr. A. Graves and seconded by Cllr. B. Hanaphy that:
“Councillor Tania Doyle be nominated to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum”
Climate Action Biodiversity Environment SPC Nominations
It was proposed by Cllr. D. Healy and seconded by Cllr. P. Conroy that:
“Councillor Joe Newman be nominated to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum”
Balbriggan Rush Lusk Swords ACM Nominations
It was proposed by Cllr. K. Power and seconded by Cllr. J. Humphreys that:
“Councillor Ian Carey be nominated to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum”
It was proposed by Cllr. D. Mulligan and seconded by Cllr. A. Donnelly that:
“Councillor Ann Graves be nominated to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum”
Blanchardstown Mulhuddart Castleknock Ongar ACM Nominations
It was proposed by Cllr. P. Conroy and seconded by Cllr. E. O’Brien that:
“Councillor John Walsh be nominated to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum”
Howth Malahide ACM Nominations
It was proposed by Cllr. P. Mulville and seconded by Cllr. B. McDonagh that:
“Councillor Joan Hopkins be nominated to the Fingal Biodiversity Forum”
The Mayor then instructed that a roll call vote be taken on the following nominations:
1. Marine & Coastal Management SPC 2. Planning Strategic Transport & Infrastructure Development SPC 3. Balbriggan Rush Lusk Swords ACM
Vote 1
BOLAND 8 O’BRIEN 26 ABSTAIN 2
BOLAND: Councillors Mulligan, Dean; Donnelly, Angela; Hanaphy, Breda; Graves, Ann; Treacy, Natalie; Murphy, Tony; Doyle, Tania; Boland, Cathal.
O’BRIEN: Councillors Mahony, Howard; Hopkins, Joan; Mulville, Paul; Whooley, Daniel; Carey, Ian; Power, Karen; O’Brien, Eoghan; Kitt, Tom; Manton, Brigid; Ó’Rodaigh, Seána; Walsh, John; O‘Leary, Tom; Shovlin, Siobhan; Lavin, Anthony; Guerin, Jimmy; Healy, David; Conroy, Pamela; Henchy, Adrian; Butler, Darragh; Onwumereh, JK.; Dennehy, Brian; O’Donoghue, Robert; McDonagh, Brian, Humphreys, James; Dennison, Kieran; Leddy, Ted.
ABSTAIN: Councillors Maguire, Grainne; Newman, Joe.
Vote 2
RANE: 22 DOYLE 12 ABSTAIN 2
RANE: Councillors Mahony, Howard; Carey, Ian; Power, Karen; O’Brien, Eoghan; Kitt, Tom; Manton, Brigid; Ó’Rodaigh, Seána; Walsh, John; O’Leary, Tom; Shovlin, Siobhan; Lavin, Anthony; Healy, David; Conroy, Pamela; Henchy, Adrian; Butler, Darragh; Onwumereh, JK.; Dennehy, Brian; O’Donoghue, Robert; McDonagh, Brian; Humphreys, James; Dennison, Kieran; Leddy, Ted.
DOYLE: Councillors Hopkins, ... view the full minutes text for item F/83/23b |
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor JK. Onwumereh, seconded by Councillor A. Henchy and RESOLVED:
“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 53, Questions numbered 3 to 20, be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor A. Henchy - Active Travel Projects 2022 - 2023 |
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Councillor C. Boland - Planning Department Staffing levels |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Fund for Communities - For people from Ukraine and other countries |
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Councillor K. Power - Compulsory Purchase Orders 2018-2022 |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Forest of Fingal Policy Update |
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Councillor D. Healy - Council signing up to Climate Perks Programme |
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Councillor D. Healy - Active Travel Analysis of Planning Applications |
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Councillor A. Tormey - Fingal Coastal Way and Coastal Erosion |
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Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh - Progress on 'Space for Play'- A Play Policy for Fingal |
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Councillor S. Ó Rodaigh - Update on the Safety Audit for Women and Girls |
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Councillor B. Manton - Litter Collection at Weekends over busy Spring and Summer Seasons |
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Councillor B. Manton - Levels of Land available for Housing |
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Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Play Officer for Fingal |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Contracts with Top Security Limited |
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Councillor D. Butler - daa and new Standard Instrument Departure (SIDs) |
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Councillor JK Onwumereh - Funding to Assist Groups - St. Patrick's Day Parade |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Smart City Control Room and IoT Sensor Testbed for Traffic Congestion |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Homes Purchased by the Council |
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Report of Committees |
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Report of Organisation, Procedures and Finance Meeting held on Monday 13th February 2023 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 RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Organisation, Procedures and Finance meeting held on 13th February 2023, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Report of Howth/Malahide Service B Area Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 1st March 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor D. Healy and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Howth Malahide Services (B) meeting held on 1st March 2023, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Report of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock-Ongar Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 2nd March 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh, seconded by Councillor P. Conroy and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B meeting held on 2nd March 2023, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Report of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Tuesday 7th March 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on 7th March 2023, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Report of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee Services B Meeting held on Thursday 9th March 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor J. Humphreys, seconded by Councillor K. Power and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk Swords Services B meeting held on 9th March 2023, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Financial Matters |
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Borrowing Approval for Swords Cultural Quarter The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and the following resolution was ADOPTED
“It is hereby resolved that a loan in the sum of €40m be raised for the purpose of funding the delivery of the Swords Cultural Quarter building pursuant to the provisions of Section 106 of the Local Government Act, 2001.”
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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 Fingal area The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report be ADOPTED.”
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Proposed Disposal of Properties |
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Rectification of boundary at 34 Hoar Rock, Skerries, Co. Dublin The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor T. Murphy and RESOLVED:
“That the boundary referred to in the attached report be rectified in accordance with the terms specified therein.” |
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PART XI/005/22 Chief Executive Report pursuant to Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (As amended) and Part VIII of the Local Government Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (As amended) for Proposed housing development at No. 30 & 32 North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was AGREED. |
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PART XI/006/22 Chief Executive Report pursuant to Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (As amended) and Part VIII of the Local Government Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (As amended) for Proposed demolition of 12 existing dwellings, and development of 36 new dwellings and associated site works to two sites at Seatown Road, Swords, Co. Dublin The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was AGREED. |
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Festival and Events Funding Scheme The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was AGREED.
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Partnership between Fingal County Council and the Irish Institute of Music and Song (IIMS), Balbriggan The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the report was AGREED.
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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.
A motion on the Chief Executive’s Report was received from Cllr. Grainne Maguire. The motion was proposed by Cllr. G. Maguire and seconded by Cllr. T. Murphy:
“To change the Terms of Reference for the Our Balbriggan Leadership Group to include 3 Councillors from the Balbriggan Local Area.”
It was AGREED to include this matter as a headed item at the April meeting of the County Council.
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MAYOR'S BUSINESS The motion, in the name of Councillor H. Mahony was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor P. Conroy.
Following discussion, the motion was AGREED.
The Mayor then advised the members that the Mayor’s Awards 2023 will be taking place on 1st June, to acknowledge Community Champions. He gave a brief overview of the plan. Mr. Robert Burns, Director of Services, advised members that further details would follow.
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Conference Report |
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AILG - Elected Members In person and Webinar Training Programmes 2023 The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
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Departmental/Ministerial Correspondence It was NOTED that there was no business under this item. |
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Correspondence |
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Letter dated 14th February 2023 from Wicklow County Council re- objection to Coillte decision to partner with a UK based Investment Fund, Gresham House The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 22nd February 2023 from Sligo County Council re - Working Family Payment to avail of Fuel Allowance Payment Scheme The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 22nd February 2023 from Sligo County Council re Inclusion of Sligo University Hospital as a Surgical Hub The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 22nd February 2023 from Sligo County Council re - Amend terms of Housing Grants Schemes The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 22nd February 2023 from Sligo County Council re - Legislation to protect Social Media Users The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 22nd February 2023 from Sligo County Council re Funding for Regional roads - Introduction of Scheme The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 23rd February 2023 from Kerry County Council re - Award Medals to the Veterans of Jadotville The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 24th February 2023 from Cavan County Council re - review Relationship between Coillte and Gresham House Fund The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Email dated 27th February 2023 from Ms B. Sinnott Irish Heart Foundation - re Motion 36 - Cllr A. Henchy - Defibrillators across Fingal The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 27th February 2023 from Cork County Council re - Planning and Development Bill The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter dated 3rd March 2023 from Westmeath County Council re - Regional Public Banking System The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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MOTIONS |
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Councillor JK Onwumereh - Subsidised Swimming Classes The motion, in the name of Councillor JK. Onwumereh was proposed by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien.
Following discussion, the motion was AGREED.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS It was AGREED to extend the meeting by 15 minutes to deal with the emergency motion.
It was further AGREED that Motion Number 35 in the name of Councillor C. Boland would be taken in conjunction with the emergency motion received from Councillor J. Guerin. |
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Councillor C. Boland - All engagement with the daa The motion, in the name of Councillor C. Boland was proposed by Councillor C. Boland and seconded by Councillor T. Murphy.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Councillor J. Guerin - daa Planning The following emergency motion in the name of Councillor J. Guerin was proposed by Councillor J. Guerin and seconded by Councillor J. Newman:
“This Council calls on the Chief Executive to confirm the current position in relation to the DAA planning that was subject to recent enforcement measures and to state in the opinion of the Council if the DAA are still in breach of their current planning permission and that correspondence in this regard between FCC and the DAA is provided to Council members.”
Following discussion, the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor P. Rane - Relocate Bottle Banks within Fingal |
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Councillor K. Power - Dedicated Neurodivergent Parking Spaces |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Electric Bikes and Scooters in Public Parks |
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Councillor A. Henchy - 30kph Speed limit in Town and Village Centres |
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Councillors J. Hopkins and P. Mulville - Special Amenity Area Orders for Rogerstown, Malahide and Baldoyle Estuaries |
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Councillor M. McCamley - Condemn The Coillte Gresham House Deal |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Water Outage due to Trunk Water Main Connection |
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Councillor N. Treacy - Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) |
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Mayor's Business - Councillor H. Mahony - Recognition of Outstanding Work |
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