The Mayor, Councillor B. McDonagh, at the start of the meeting, reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.

The motion, in the names of Councillor J. Guerin; Councillor A. Tormey; Councillor D. Butler; Councillor G. Sheehan; Councillor T. Murphy; Councillor C. Haughey; Councillor A. Donnelly; Councillor S. Shovlin; Councillor D. Mulligan; Councillor T. Kitt; Councillor D.J Kelly; Councillor K. Dennison; Councillor J. Newman; Councillor T. O'Leary; Councillor M. Quinn; Councillor G. Maguire; Councillor E. O'Brien; Councillor J. Smith; Councillor L. Corkery; Councillor J.K Onwumereh; Councillor T. Leddy; Councillor B. Hanaphy; Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan  was proposed by Councillor J. Guerin and seconded by Councillor D.J Kelly.

Following discussion, the Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR:               23        TWENTY THREE

AGAINST:     13        THIRTEEN

ABSTAIN:      1          ONE

FOR:   Councillors Darragh Butler, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Luke Corkery, Kieran Dennison, Angela Donnelly, Jimmy Guerin, Breda Hanaphy, Cathal Haughey, Tom Kitt, Ted Leddy, Grainne Maguire, Mary McCamley, Tony Murphy, Joe Newman, Eoghan O'Brien, Tom O'Leary, JK Onwumereh, Malachy Quinn, Gerard Sheehan, Siobhan Shovlin, John Smyth, Aoibhinn Tormey, Ellen Troy                 

AGAINST:     Councillors Mark Boland, John Burtchaell, Eoghan Dockrell, David Healy, Joan Hopkins, Corina Johnston, Brian Mc Donagh, Dean Mulligan, Paul Mulville, Patrick Quinlan, Helen Redwood, Brendan Ryan, John Walsh  

ABSTAIN:      Councillor Darren Jack Kelly                                

The Mayor then declared the resolution, PASSED.

Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 12^th May 2025 which had been circulated were considered. 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor B. McDonagh seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED –

“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 12^th May 2025 be ADOPTED.”

It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and RESOLVED:

“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 51, Questions numbered 3 to 21 be ADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins, and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Howth/Malahide Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 4^th June 2025, are hereby ADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report from Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on Wednesday 4^th June 2025 beAPPROVED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B meeting held on Thursday 5^th June 2025, are hereby ADOPTED.”

It was noted there was no business under this item.

It was noted there was no business under this item.

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh, and RESOLVED:

 “That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor T. Kitt, and RESOLVED:

 “That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor T. Kitt, and RESOLVED:

 “That the roads referred to in the attached report be, and are hereby declared to be, public roads.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  A presentation was given to the Members by Ms. Sinead Murphy, Senior Engineer and Mr. Breen Doris, Senior Executive Engineer, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sport.

Following discussions, the Mayor informed the members a motion was received.

The motion in the name of Councillor B. Ryan was proposed by Councillor B. Ryan and seconded by Councillor M. Boland.

“That this proposed Part 8 development does not proceed because of the adverse impacts it will have on businesses, residents, water-based clubs and organisations, less able consumers of hospitality, emergency services, and the negative environmental impact of the removal of precious green space to be replaced by parking spaces and a turning space for heavy goods vehicles, and that less impactful changes be considered as part of the overall active travel plan for Skerries which is currently underway.”

Following further discussion, the Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR:             2        TWO

AGAINST:     35      THIRTY FIVE

ABSTAIN:      0        ZERO

FOR:               Councillors Patrick Quinlan, Brendan Ryan.    

AGAINST:      Councillors Mark Boland, John Burtchaell, Darragh Butler, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Luke Corkery, Kieran Dennison, Eoghan Dockrell, Angela Donnelly, Jimmy Guerin, Breda Hanaphy, Cathal Haughey, David Healy, Joan Hopkins, Corina Johnston, Darren Jack Kelly, Tom Kitt, Ted Leddy, Grainne Maguire, Brian Mc Donagh, Mary McCamley, Dean Mulligan, Paul Mulville, Tony Murphy, Joe Newman, Eoghan O'Brien, Tom O'Leary, JK Onwumereh, Malachy Quinn, Helen Redwood, Gerard Sheehan, Siobhan Shovlin, John Smyth, Aoibhinn Tormey, Ellen Troy, John Walsh.

The Mayor then declared the motion, FAILED.          

The Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken on the resolution for 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 Public Realm Improvements and Active Travel measures for Skerries Harbour Road and Red Island in Skerries and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR:            35      THIRTHY FIVE

AGAINST:     2        TWO

ABSTAIN:     0        ZERO

FOR:             Councillors Mark Boland, John Burtchaell, Darragh Butler, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Luke Corkery, Kieran Dennison, Eoghan Dockrell, Angela Donnelly, Jimmy Guerin, Breda Hanaphy, Cathal Haughey, David Healy, Joan Hopkins, Corina Johnston, Darren Jack Kelly, Tom Kitt, Ted Leddy, Grainne Maguire, Brian Mc Donagh, Mary McCamley, Dean Mulligan, Paul Mulville, Tony Murphy, Joe Newman, Eoghan O'Brien, Tom O'Leary, JK Onwumereh, Malachy Quinn, Helen Redwood, Gerard Sheehan, Siobhan Shovlin, John Smyth, Aoibhinn Tormey, Ellen Troy, John Walsh.

AGAINST:      Councillors   Patrick Quinlan, Brendan Ryan.                         

The Mayor declared the vote is PASSED 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 Public Realm Improvements and Active Travel measures for Skerries Harbour Road and Red Island in Skerries, be proceeded with as set out in the foregoing report.”

A presentation was given to the Members by Ms. Fionnuala May, County Architect and Mr. Ciaran O’Gaora, Zero-G.

The presentation was well received by the members and NOTED.

The Mayor informed the members an Emergency Motion was received and ruled out of order.

The Mayor informed the members a request was received by Councillor D. Mulligan to vary the order of business and take Item 51 at this time.

The Mayor instructed that a roll call vote be taken to vary the order of business and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR:               31       THIRTY ONE

AGAINST:     2          TWO

ABSTAIN:     0          Zero

FOR:               Councillors Mark Boland, John Burtchaell, Darragh Butler, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Luke Corkery, Eoghan Dockrell, Angela Donnelly, Jimmy Guerin, Breda Hanaphy, Cathal Haughey, David Healy, Joan Hopkins, Corina Johnston, Grainne Maguire, Brian Mc Donagh, Mary McCamley, Dean Mulligan, Paul Mulville, Tony Murphy, Joe Newman, Eoghan O'Brien, JK Onwumereh, Patrick Quinlan, Malachy Quinn, Helen Redwood, Brendan Ryan, Gerard Sheehan, Siobhan Shovlin, John Smyth, Ellen Troy, John Walsh.                       

AGAINST:    Councillors Kieran Dennison, Aoibhinn Tormey.                       

The Mayor declared the vote as PASSED.

It was AGREED to extend the meeting to conclude Item 51.

The motion, in the name of Councillor D. Mulligan was proposed by Councillor D. Mulligan and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh.

Following a discussion, the motion was AGREED.

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  The report was NOTED.

It was noted there was no business under this item.

It was agreed to defer this item.

It was agreed to defer this item.

It was agreed to defer this item.

The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.

The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.

The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.

The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.

The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.