Agenda and minutes
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ANNOUNCEMENT The Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy, at the start of the meeting 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 11th September 2023 Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 11th September 2023 which had been circulated were considered.
It was PROPOSED by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor R. O’Donoghue and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on 11th September 2023 be ADOPTED.”
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Nominations |
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Nominations to the Liffey Valley Special Amenity Area Order (SAAO) Management Committee The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and AGREED:
“That the number of Councillor representatives from Fingal for this Committee be 6 and that those Members comprise of the Castleknock Ward.”
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Appointment of one Member to the Audit Committee The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor R. O’Donoghue, seconded by Councillor C. Boland and AGREED:
“That Councillor Mary McCamley be appointed to the Audit Committee.”
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor J. Humphreys, seconded by Councillor P. Mulville and RESOLVED:
“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 53, Questions numbered 3 to 18, be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Fire Safety Certificates for Apartment Complexes in Fingal |
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Councillor P. Mulville - A Map of current Fingal County Council Housing areas |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Queries from Homeless Support Workers on behalf of clients |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Level of Noxious Weeds |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Tenant in-situ Information |
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Councillor B. Manton - Waste Management Sustainability and the Circular Economy |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - HAP Tenancies - Landlord - LRC RE-1 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - HAP Tenancies - Vulture Funds across Fingal |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Number of homeless people who made contact with this Local Authority - Emergency Accommodation |
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Councillor K. Power - Timeline for the roll out of Communication Boards to other playgrounds across the County |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Christmas Markets 2023 |
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Councillor B. Dennehy - Planning Enforcement issues being pursued by this Council in relation to Dublin Airport |
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Councillor B. Dennehy - Provision of access for pedestrians to bus stops throughout Fingal |
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Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Applications for the Croí Cónaithe Scheme to this Local Authority |
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Councillor C. Boland - Planning Enforcement - Unauthorised Developments - "A Guide to Planning Enforcement in Ireland" |
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Councillor A. Henchy - Funding Applications - Town and Village Renewal Scheme |
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Report of Committees |
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Quarterly Chairpersons' Reports of Strategic Policy Committees The report by the SPC Chairpersons, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and NOTED.
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Report of Organisation, Procedure and Finance Committee Meeting held on Monday 11th September 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and AGREED.
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Report of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee Services B Meeting held on Thursday 14th September 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor K. Power, 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 Thursday 14th September 2023, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Report of Corporate Policy Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 3rd October 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor K. Power and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Tuesday, 3rd October 2023, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Report of Howth/Malahide Area Committee Services B Meeting held on Wednesday 4th October 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Lavin, seconded by Councillor J. Guerin and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Howth Malahide Services (B) meeting held on 4th October 2023, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Report of Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart/Castleknock-Ongar Area Committee Services B Meeting held on Thursday 5th October 2023 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor T. Kitt, seconded by Councillor P. Rane, and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B meeting held on 5th October 2023, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Financial Matters |
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Capital Programme 2023 Outturn and Capital Programme 2024 - 2026 A presentation was given by Marian Bowers, Executive Accountant, and the Executive Management Team.
The Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy, advised the Members that two emergency motions had been received and were ruled out of order.
Following discussions, the Capital Programme was NOTED. |
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Audit Committee Charter The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was then proposed by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the attached report be ADOPTED.”
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Proposed Disposal of Properties |
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Proposed disposal of lands at Church Fields Mulhuddart Dublin 15 County Dublin to GEM Construction Limited The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor P. Rane and RESOLVED:
“That lands at Church Fields, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, County Dublin, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 26 September 2023, be disposed of to GEM Construction Limited in accordance with the terms specified therein.” |
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Proposed disposal of land at Cappogue Industrial Estate, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 15 to the National Transport Authority The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison and seconded by Councillor K. Power and RESOLVED:
“That lands at Cappogue Industrial Estate, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 15, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 20 September 2023, be disposed of to the National Transport Authority in accordance with the terms specified therein.” |
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Proposed disposal of land for the rectification of boundary at Rhencullen, Main Street, Lusk, Co. Dublin to Mrs. Brenda Finnegan The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor B. Dennehy and seconded by Councillor R. O’Donoghue and RESOLVED:
“That lands at Rhencullen, Main Street, Lusk, Co. Dublin, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 20 September 2023, be disposed of to Mrs. Brenda Finnegan in accordance with the terms specified therein.” |
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Proposed lease of land at St. Catherine's Estate to Rush Athletic Football Club The attached 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 lands at St. Catherine's Estate, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 20 September 2023, be leased to Rush Athletic Football Club in accordance with the terms specified therein.” |
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Declaration of Roads |
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Cnoc Dubh, Ballyboughal Phase 2 The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor C. Boland, seconded by Councillor J. Newman, and RESOLVED:
“That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
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Miller's Glen Swords, Co. Dublin Phase 2 The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor J. Humphreys, seconded by Councillor J. Newman, 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 (as amended) and Part VIII of the Local Government Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for proposed development at Dublin Street, Balbriggan, comprising refurbishment and change of use to workspaces of No 2 Dublin Street (protected structure RPS no. 0058), and demolition and construction works at No 4 Dublin Street for use as a creative hub and workspaces, including external courtyard and upgrade of exiting laneway from Georges Square The attached 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 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) for proposed development at Dublin Street, Balbriggan, comprising refurbishment and change of use to workspaces of No 2 Dublin Street (protected structure RPS no. 0058), and demolition and construction works at No 4 Dublin Street for use as a creative hub and workspaces, including external courtyard and upgrade of exiting laneway from Georges Square be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”
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Proposed Amendments to the Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits) (County of Fingal) Bye-Laws 2020 - Chapel Road, Kinsealy Mary T Daly, Director of Operations outlined for the record that the item was headed incorrectly as it is not proposed to amend the Fingal County Council Special Speed Limits Bye-Laws 2021. What is being recommended to Council is as follows:- Proposed Special Speed Limit Bye-Law 2023 – Chapel Road, Kinsealy (Roads Traffic Act 1994 as amended).
The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Lavin, seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien, and RESOLVED:
“That Fingal County Council to make a Special Speed Limit Bye-Law in respect of Chapel Road, Kinsealy in accordance with the Road Traffic Act 1994 as amended.”
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Draft Burial Ground Bye-Laws
It was proposed by Councillor. A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor. G. Maguire and RESOLVED that –
“In accordance with Section 199(1) of the Local Government Act 2001 (as amended), that the following Bye-Laws in relation to the regulation of burial grounds provided by or under the control or management of Fingal County Council are hereby approved and made by the Council.”
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Fingal Sports and Physical Activity Plan 2024 - 2029 The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A presentation was provided to the Members by Eamonn Seydak, S3 Solutions, and Gerard Reardon,Principal Sports Officer, Community and Sports Development.
It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire and RESOLVED:
“That the Fingal Sports and Physical Activity Plan 2024 – 2029 is hereby ADOPTED.”
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS It was AGREED to extend the meeting by 15 minutes to conclude consideration of Item 26 and to consider Item 27.
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Halloween Projects 2023 Funding Applications The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire and RESOLVED:
“That the Safer Halloween Project Funding 2023 as set out in the foregoing report is hereby APPROVED.”
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS It was AGREED to extend the meeting to consider Item 28.
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Chief Executive's Report The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
The Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy, advised the Members that an emergency motion had been received and was ruled out of order.
Following discussion, the Chief Executive’s report was NOTED.
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Conference Report |
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Mayor's Business - Councillor A. Henchy |
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Councillor A. Henchy - Civic Reception Irish Special Olympics Team The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Henchy was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy and seconded by Councillor G. Maguire.
The motion was AGREED.
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Councillor A. Henchy - Civic Reception Dublin GAA Mens' and Ladies GAA Teams The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Henchy was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy and seconded by Councillor A. Graves.
The motion was AGREED.
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Departmental/Ministerial Correspondence |
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Correspondence |
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Letter from Mayo County Council dated 5th September 2023 - Re - Build Time for Croí Cónaithe Scheme |
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Letter from Clare County Council dated 12th September 2023 - Re National Car Testing Company (NCT) |
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Letter from Leitrim County Council dated 12th September 2023 - Ash Tree Conservation Project |
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Letter from Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council dated 26th September 2023 Re - Fossil Fuel-Non-Proliferation Treaty |
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Letter from Limerick City and County Council dated 27th September 2023 re National Treatment Purchase Scheme |
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Letter from Limerick City and County Council dated 27th September 2023 re Cuan Mhuire Association |
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Councillor A. Tormey - Establishment of Working Group/Subcommittee - Off-Leash Areas |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Toilet Facilities in Parks |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Designated Bathing Areas in Fingal |
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Councillor P. Rane - Construction of New Schools across Fingal The report on the motion in the name of Councillor P. Rane was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor JK Onwumereh - Strategy for keeping our environment clean - Responsibility on the part of Pet Owners The report on the motion in the name of Councillor JK. Onwumereh was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor J. Newman - Funding for Community-Based Initiative |
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Councillor P. Conroy - Differential surface around cycling infrastructure |
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Councillor C. Boland - Enforcement at daa |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Environmentally Safe Weed Removal |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Allocation of funding in the Capital Programme - Swimming Pools in the County The report on the motion in the name of Councillor J. Humphreys was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor A. Henchy - Housing for All - Local Campaigns to assist buyers and those building their own homes |
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Councillor K. Dennison - Water Framework Directive - Targets The report on the motion in the name of Councillor K. Dennison was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor D. Healy - Designated Postering Areas |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Public Housing for Nurses, Gardaí, Teachers and Others |
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Councillor B. Manton - Hospital Access by Public Transport |
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Councillor N. Treacy - Support for the Retained Fire and Rescue Service The report on the motion in the name of Councillor N. Treacy was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor J. Walsh - Impact of Noise from the M50 Motorway |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Safe Universal Access for all Railway Stations |
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