Agenda and minutes
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ANNOUNCEMENT At the start of the meeting, the Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
The Mayor and Members expressed their deepest condolences to Councillor Ann Graves on the recent passing of her husband, Councillor Tony Murphy on the recent passing of his father and Mary Egan, Director of Services on the recent passing of her father.
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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Council Meeting held on Monday 12th February 2024 Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 12th February 2024 which had been circulated were considered.
It was PROPOSED by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor H. Mahony and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 12th February 2024 be ADOPTED.”
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Nominations |
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Appointment of one Member to The Audit Committee following the resignation of Councillor Punam Rane The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor A. Lavin and AGREED:
“That Councillor T. O’Leary be appointed to the Audit Committee.”
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Nomination of one Member to Membership of Beaumont Hospital Board following the resignation of Councillor Punam Rane The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor A. Lavin and AGREED:
“That Councillor T. O’Leary be appointed to the Beaumont Hospital Board.”
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor J. Humphries, seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED:
“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 51, Questions numbered 3 to 13 be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Staffing for Biodiversity Plan |
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Councillor E. O'Brien - Breakdown of the funding model used for the construction of the Rivervalley all-weather pitch and flood lights |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Sports and Recreation Facilities in Fingal |
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Councillor S. O'Reilly - Grants available for residents living along the flight path of Dublin Airport |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Swimming Pool Feasibility Study |
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Councillor C. Boland - PFAS Chemicals on daa Lands |
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Councillor H. Mahony - Procedure for the disposal of deceased animals on Fingal Property |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Broadband exclusivity agreements in new build estates |
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Councillor B. Dennehy - Criteria used to inform / notify the general public of permission granted to film crews for use of public property |
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Councillor B. Dennehy - Fingal's Vacant Site Register |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Identification and Mapping of all drains in the County |
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Report of Committees |
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Report of Organisation, Procedures & Finance Committee Meeting held on Monday 12th February 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and AGREED.
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Report of Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Monday 4th March 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report from Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Monday 4th March 2024, beAPPROVED.”
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Report of Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart/Castleknock-Ongar Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 7th March 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B meeting held on Thursday 7th March 2024, are hereby ADOPTED.”
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Financial Matters It was noted there was no business on this item.
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Proposed Disposal of Properties |
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Notice of proposed disposal of land at Damastown Industrial Estate, Damastown, Dublin 15 to Glenbeigh Records Management Limited The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley and seconded by Councillor S. O’Reilly and RESOLVED:
“That lands at Damastown Industrial Estate, Damastown, Dublin 15, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 28th February 2024, be disposed of to Glenbeigh Records Management Limited, in accordance with the terms specified therein.”
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Notice of proposed disposal of land adjacent to Oatlands Gate Lodge, Porterstown Road, Dublin 15 to Mr. Peter Cawley The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED:
“That lands adjacent to Oatlands Gate Lodge, Porterstown Road, Dublin 15, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 28th February 2024, be disposed of to Mr. Peter Cawley, in accordance with the terms specified therein.”
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Declarations of Roads It was noted there was no business on this item.
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Audit Committee |
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Audit Committee Annual Report 2023 The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was?CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor M.McCamley, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and AGREED. |
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Audit Committee Charter 2024 The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was?CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor M.McCamley, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and AGREED.
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Audit Committee Annual Work Programme 2024 The attached report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was?CONSIDERED.
It was proposed by Councillor M.McCamley, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and AGREED.
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(PARTXI/007/23) 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 development of proposed Baldoyle Community Sports Centre and all associated site works on a site of approximately 0.575 ha at the former 'Coast' Estate Marketing Suite, located along the south of Red Arches Road, The Coast, Baldoyle Racecourse Park, Stapolin, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A presentation was provided to the Members by Pat Boyle, Senior Architect, Architects Department.
The Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy advised the Members that one motion had been received.
The following motion was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor K. Power:
“That, given that the provision of 161 car parking spaces plus overflow parking area approved in the Racecourse Park permission was explicitly to provide for both the park and the "future community centre" and was deemed sufficient (ABP permission 311315) the proposal be varied by removing 26 of the 28 additional car parking spaces proposed, leaving the two disabled parking spaces.”
Following discussion, the Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows:
FOR: 6 SIX
AGAINST: 23 TWENTY THREE
ABSTAIN: 1 ONE
FOR: Councillors Griffin, Michelle; Carey, Ian; Power, Karen; Healy, David; Conroy, Pamela; Humphreys, James
AGAINST: Councillors Henchy, Adrian; Hopkins, Joan; Mulville, Paul; Mulligan, Dean; Hanaphy, Breda; Graves, Ann; Maguire, Grainne; O’Brien, Eoghan; Kitt, Tom; Manton, Brigid; Ryan, Brendan; McCamley, Mary; Tormey, Aoibhinn; O’Leary, Tom; Lavin, Anthony; Newman, Joe; Guerin, Jimmy; Boland, Cathal; Butler, Darragh; Onwumereh, JK; O’Donoghue, Robert; Dennison, Kieran; O’Reilly, Steve.
ABSTAIN: Councillor Murphy, Tony.
Councillor T. Murphy informed the Mayor that an error was made while casting his vote. The Mayor declared the vote as VOID and instructed that a roll call vote be taken again and on a division the voting resulted as follows:
FOR: 6 SIX
AGAINST: 23 TWENTY THREE
ABSTAIN: 0 ZERO
FOR: Councillors Griffin, Michelle; Carey, Ian; Power, Karen; Healy, David; Conroy, Pamela; Humphreys, James
AGAINST: Councillors Henchy, Adrian; Hopkins, Joan; Mulville, Paul; Mulligan, Dean; Hanaphy, Breda; Graves, Ann; Murphy, Tony; O’Brien, Eoghan; Kitt, Tom; Manton, Brigid; Ryan, Brendan; McCamley, Mary; Tormey, Aoibhinn; O’Leary, Tom; Lavin, Anthony; Newman, Joe; Guerin, Jimmy; Boland, Cathal; Butler, Darragh; Onwumereh, JK; O’Donoghue, Robert; Dennison, Kieran; O’Reilly, Steve.
The Mayor then DECLARED the Motion LOST.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor D. Healy, seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien 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 development of proposed Baldoyle Community Sports Centre and all associated site works on a site of approximately 0.575 ha at the former 'Coast' Estate Marketing Suite, located along the south of Red Arches Road, The Coast, Baldoyle Racecourse Park, Stapolin, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”
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Part 8 of the PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (as amended). Proposed Development of a Car & Bicycle Parking Facility at Bremore Castle, Balbriggan, Co Dublin The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A presentation was provided to the Members by Kevin Halpenny,Senior Parks And Landscape Officer,Planning And Strategic Infrastructure Department.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy, seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary, and AGREED.
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Donabate Framework Plan The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A presentation was provided to the Members by Roisin Burke, Senior Planner, Planning and Strategic Infrastructure.
The Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy advised the Members that one motion had been received.
The following motion was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor R. O’Donoghue:
“That the following text be inserted at the end of ACM recommendation (14), Page 54, “and commits to identify an appropriate site for the provision of same” so that the second action point will read:
“The Donabate Framework Plan supports the provision of a Multi-functional Arts, Community and Youth Facility for Donabate and commits to identify an appropriate site for the provision of same.”
Following discussion, Councillor P. Mulville ACCEPTED the Chief Executives report that this wording can not be included.
Following further discussion, it was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor P. Mulville and AGREED. |
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Festival and Events Funding Scheme and What's on in Events Presentation The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A presentation was provided to the Members by Declan Power, Senior Executive Officer, Economic Enterprise, Tourism & Cultural Development.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and 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. |
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Mayor's Business - Councillor A. Henchy The Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy advised the Members that he and several Members were invited to New York to promote Tourism in Fingal and will be attending after St. Patricks Day events.
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Councillor A. Henchy - Fingal Public Relations Campaign on Housing The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Henchy was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien.
Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
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Conference Report |
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2024 National Planning Conference will take place on 18th and 19th April in the Theatre Royal and Tower Hotel, Waterford City The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
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The Suck Valley Way Conference is being held in Hannon's Hotel, Roscommon on 13th and 14th March - theme "The Rise of Loneliness on the Emerald Isle - How community development and planning may be the remedy" The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
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Correspondence |
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Letter from Sligo County Council dated 6th February 2024 - Resolution - Provision of Additional Bus Services from Dublin Airport to Sligo at night The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Cork County Council dated 8th February 2024 - Resolution - Hospitality rated be reverted to 9% The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Cork County Council dated 8th February 2024 - Resolution - VAT rate for pub reduced down from 23% to 17% The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Letter from Louth County Council dated 19th February 2024 - Resolution - Joint Policing Committees - Local Community Safety Partnership The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Departmental/Ministerial Correspondence It was noted there was no business on this item.
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MOTIONS |
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Councillor C. Boland - Planning Breaches in respect of daa Lands The motion, in the name of Councillor C. Boland was proposed by Councillor C. Boland and seconded by Councillor D. Healy.
It was AGREED to extend the meeting to conclude item 28.
Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor S. O'Reilly - Introducing a litter fine to users who dispose of disposable vapes The report on the motion in the name of Councillor S. O’Reilly was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor P. Mulville - Childcare/Crèche facilities in the Fingal Administrative Area The report on the motion in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor A. Tormey - Register of Management Companies |
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Councillor JK Onwumereh - Fingal County Wide Sports Recognition Event |
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Councillor E. O'Brien - All-weather Playing Facilities Across Fingal |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Dedicated Phone Number to Report Anti-social Behaviour |
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Councillor H. Mahony - Accessible Playground Equipment for all Playgrounds constructed from 1st January 2024 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Third Party Audit - Appeals and Complaints Systems |
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Councillor A Lavin - Vacant and Derelict Grants received by this Council in 2023 |
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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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Councillor D. Mulligan - Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty |
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Councillor J. Burtchaell - Boycott of St. Patrick's Day Washington Trip |
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Increase funds for Fingal Sport and Community Facilities via Sports Lotto Fund |
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