Agenda for County Council on Monday, 13th May, 2024, 5.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

County Council - Monday, 13th May, 2024 5.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

Contact: Nikki Halleran

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No.	Item
F/175/24	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, Councillor. A. Henchy observed the conclusion of the inquest into the Stardust tragedy and paid tribute to Mr John Colgan a Fingal resident who lived in Pinegrove in Swords, who lost his life in the tragedy. The Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy read into the record the testimony from the Stardust inquest. The Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy also paid tribute to Councillor. T. Doyle and her family members, who were physically and verbally assaulted and condemned the actions of the perpetrators. The Mayor, Councillor. A. Henchy and all the Members wished Councillor. T. Doyle and her family a speedy recovery from their injuries.
F/176/24	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Council Meeting held on Monday 8th April 2024 Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 8^th April 2024 which had been circulated were considered. It was PROPOSED by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and RESOLVED – “That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 8^th April 2024 be ADOPTED.”
F/177/24	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor A. Lavin and RESOLVED: “That in accordance with Standing Order No. 51, Questions numbered 2 to 15 be ADOPTED.”
F/178/24	Councillor J. Hopkins - "Register to Vote" Drive View the background to item F/178/24
F/179/24	Councillor S. Shovlin - 30km per hour Speed Limit for Urban Areas in Fingal View the background to item F/179/24
F/180/24	Councillor B. McDonagh - Historical Land Transfer View the background to item F/180/24
F/181/24	Councillor J. Burtchaell - Council Construction Cost to Build Three Bed, Two Bed Houses and One and Two Bed Apartments on Council land View the background to item F/181/24
F/182/24	Councillor J. Burtchaell - Number of Vacant Dwellings both Public and Private View the background to item F/182/24
F/183/24	Councillor B. Manton - Debating Competition to be Organised and Sponsored by this Council View the background to item F/183/24
F/184/24	Councillor D. Healy - European Investment Bank Loan Facility View the background to item F/184/24
F/185/24	Councillor A. Tormey - Identify Rights of Way - Fingal Development Plan View the background to item F/185/24
F/186/24	Councillor C. Boland - Farm Sales within the Precinct of a Farm View the background to item F/186/24
F/187/24	Councillor B. Ryan - Preferred Route of the Fingal Coastal Way View the background to item F/187/24
F/188/24	Councillor B. Ryan - National Transport Authority's Cycle Network Plans - Fingal Coastal Way View the background to item F/188/24
F/189/24	Councillor J. Humphreys - Commercial Rates for Kiosks in Private Car Parks View the background to item F/189/24
F/190/24	Councillor J. Humphreys - Review of the Citizen Charter View the background to item F/190/24
F/191/24	Councillor JK Onwumereh - Waste Management Compliant with Fair Competition Practices View the background to item F/191/24
F/192/24	Report of Committees
F/192/24a	Report of Organisation, Procedure and Finance Committee Meeting held on Monday 8th April 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and AGREED.
F/192/24b	Report of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 11th April 2024 View the background to item F/192/24b 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 recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services (B) Meeting held on Thursday 11^th April 2024, are hereby ADOPTED.”
F/192/24c	Report of Howth/Malahide Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 1st May 2024 View the background to item F/192/24c 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 1^st May 2024 are hereby ADOPTED.”
F/193/24	Report of Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart/Castleknock-Ongar Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 2nd May 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley, seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B meeting held on Thursday 2^nd May 2024, are hereby ADOPTED.”
F/194/24	Report of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee Services B Meeting held on Thursday 9th May 2024 The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor J. Newman, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire, and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services (B) Meeting held on Thursday 9^th May 2024, are hereby ADOPTED.”
F/195/24	Financial Matters It was noted there was no business on this item.
F/196/24	Proposed Disposal of Properties It was noted there was no business on this item.
F/197/24	Declarations of Roads
F/197/24a	Blackwood, Ongar, Dublin 15 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 roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
F/197/24b	Fairhaven, Castleknock, Dublin 15 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 roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
F/197/24c	Barnageeragh Cove, Phase 3, Skerries, Co Dublin It was noted that this item is withdrawn from the Agenda as it can not be taken in charge at this time.
F/197/24d	The Park, Skerries, Co Dublin 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 roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
F/197/24e	Hyde Court, Rush, Co Dublin 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 roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
F/197/24f	Lusk Village, Lusk, Co Dublin 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 roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
F/197/24g	Thornleigh, Swords, Co Dublin 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 roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”
F/198/24	LADP/002/24 Local Authority Development Proposal for 274 no. new Houses, Apartments and Duplexes and associated site development works at Rathbeale Road, Swords. Notice of Intention to undertake development by a Local Authority (Fingal County Council) under Section 179A Of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. The report on theLocal Authority Development Proposal for 274 no. new Houses, Apartments and Duplexes and associated site development works at Rathbeale Road, Swords, was NOTED.
F/199/24	Part XI/004/24 Notice of Proposed Development Part XI Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) Part 8 Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) Replacement Public Toilets at Malahide Beach, Malahide, Co. Dublin The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor. E. OBrien, seconded by Councillor. A. Lavin and RESOLVED that – “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 Replacement Public Toilets at Malahide Beach, Malahide, Co. Dublin, be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”
F/200/24	Part XI/005/24 Notice of Proposed Development Part XI Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) Part 8 Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) Replacement Public Toilets at Howth East Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor. A. Tormey, seconded by Councillor. D. Healy and RESOLVED that – “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 Replacement Public Toilets at Howth East Pier, Howth, Co. Dublin, be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”
F/201/24	Draft Annual Report 2023 The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy and seconded by Councillor G. Maguire and RESOLVED that: “In accordance with Section 221 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended by the Local Government Reform Act 2014, the Annual Report of Fingal County Council for the year 2023 is hereby ADOPTED.”
F/202/24	Fingal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Annual Report 2023 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 AGREED.
F/203/24	Summer Project Funding Programme for 2024 The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED and NOTED.
F/204/24	Flavours of Fingal County Show 2024 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 AGREED.
F/205/24	Fingal Artists' Support Scheme 2024 for Professional Fingal Artists 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 award of Artists Support Scheme 2024as set out in the foregoing report is hereby APPROVED.
F/206/24	Chief Executive's Report The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED. The Chief Executive, Ms. AnnMarie Farrelly outlined the achievements of the Council over the five year term. Following discussion, the Chief Executive’s report was NOTED.
F/207/24	Mayor's Business - Councillor A. Henchy
F/207/24a	Councillor A. Henchy - St. Patrick's Day Parades - Early Engagement with Disability and Sensory Stakeholders View the background to item F/207/24a The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Henchy was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy and seconded by Councillor P. Conroy. Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
F/208/24	Conference Report
F/208/24a	AILG Elected Member Training Programme Module 2 (In-Person) 21st March 2024 - Southern Region Hotel Kilkenny - "Local Election 2024 Preparation – A Briefing from the Electoral Commission" View the background to item F/208/24a The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
F/208/24b	AILG Elected Member Training Programme Module 2 (In-Person) 23rd March 2024 - Northern & Western & Midlands & Eastern Region Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone - "Local Election 2024 Preparation – A Briefing from the Electoral Commission" View the background to item F/208/24b The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
F/208/24c	2024 Buildings Action Coalition Summit 8th -10th April 2024, The Riverside Hotel, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford View the background to item F/208/24c The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
F/208/24d	ICLEI Europe is further recognising the importance of water resilience and the Blue Economy at the upcoming European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) held in ICLEI Member Valencia (Spain) from 26-28 June. It will be one of the conference's main thematic areas of focus, devoting sessions to water-based adaptation solutions, policies and regulations on water resilience, and accelerating the transition to a blue economy View the background to item F/208/24d The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.
F/209/24	Correspondence
F/209/24a	Letter from Clare County Council dated 24th March 2024 - Extension of Community Employment Schemes until the age of 70 years View the background to item F/209/24a The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
F/209/24b	Letter dated 2nd April 2024 from Westmeath County Council re Support for the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
F/209/24c	Letter from Louth County Council dated 18th April 2024 - Good Friday Agreement - Cross Border Bodies The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
F/210/24	Departmental/Ministerial Correspondence It was noted there was no business on this item.
	MOTIONS - STATUTORY FUNCTIONS
F/211/24	Councillor A. Tormey - Register of Management Companies View the background to item F/211/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Tormey was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary. During the course of discussions, an amended motion was received from Councillor T. O’Leary. The amended motion was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary and seconded by Councillor A. Tormey. Amendment to Item 33: Insert “ And That the Chief Executive write to the relevant Minister and Government Department requesting that the Department and Minister to bring forward a central database county by county.” Following discussion the amendment to Item 33 was withdrawn. Following further discussions, the report was ACCEPTED.
F/212/24	Councillor JK Onwumereh - Fingal County Wide Sports Recognition Event View the background to item F/212/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor JK. Onwumereh was proposed by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt. Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
F/213/24	Councillor E. O'Brien - All-weather Playing Facilities Across Fingal View the background to item F/213/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor E. O’Brien was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt. Following a discussion, the motion was AGREED.
F/214/24	Councillor A. Donnelly - Dedicated Phone Number to Report Anti-social Behaviour View the background to item F/214/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly and seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy. Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
F/215/24	Councillor H. Mahony - Accessible Playground Equipment for all Playgrounds constructed from 1st January 2024 View the background to item F/215/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor H. Mahony was proposed by Councillor H. Mahony and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.
F/216/24	Councillor A Lavin - Vacant and Derelict Grants received by this Council in 2023 View the background to item F/216/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor A Lavin was proposed by Councillor A Lavin and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.
F/217/24	Councillor C. Boland - The Council's Management of Planning Enforcement Files - daa View the background to item F/217/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor C. Boland was proposed by Councillor C. Boland and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.
F/218/24	Councillor P. Conroy - "Inclusive, Accessible and Equitable Play for All" Play Spaces View the background to item F/218/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor P. Conroy was proposed by Councillor P. Conroy and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.
F/219/24	Councillor J. Newman - Autism Friendly Town in Fingal View the background to item F/219/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor J. Newman was proposed by Councillor J. Newman and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.
F/220/24	Councillor S. Shovlin - Pitch Playability Review View the background to item F/220/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor S. Shovlin was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.
F/221/24	Councillor D. Healy - Planning and Development Act - Non-Build to Rent Developments View the background to item F/221/24
F/222/24	Councillor J. Walsh - Impact of Noise from the M50 Motorway The motion, in the name of Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The motion was AGREED.
F/223/24	Councillor K. Power - Wastewater Discharge Licence Application and Representation System View the background to item F/223/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor K. Power was proposed by Councillor K. Power and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.
	MOTIONS NON-STATUTORY FUNCTIONS
F/224/24	Councillor D. Mulligan - Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty View the background to item F/224/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor D. Mulligan was proposed by Councillor D. Mulligan and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The motion was AGREED.
F/225/24	Councillor T. O'Leary - Increase funds for Fingal Sport and Community Facilities via Sports Lotto Fund View the background to item F/225/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor T. O’Leary was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary and seconded by Councillor A. Lavin. The report was ACCEPTED.
F/226/24	Councillor P. Mulville - Primary Care Centres in this Council's Administrative Area View the background to item F/226/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.
F/227/24	Councillor A. Graves - Increase resources and Funding for the operation of the Tenant in-Situ funding Scheme View the background to item F/227/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Graves was proposed by Councillor A. Graves and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.
F/228/24	Councillor S. O'Reilly - Legislation regarding Household Waste Collection View the background to item F/228/24 The motion, in the name of Councillor S. O'Reilly was proposed by Councillor S. O'Reilly and seconded by Councillor A. Henchy. The report was ACCEPTED.