The Mayor, Councillor T. O’Leary, at the start of the meeting, reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting. The Mayor also informed the Members one Emergency Motion was received and was ruled out of order.

Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 9^th June 2025 which had been circulated were considered. 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor T. O’Leary seconded by Councillor M. McCamley and RESOLVED –

“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 9^th June 2025 be ADOPTED.”

Minutes of the Annual County Council Meeting held on Friday 13^th June 2025 which had been circulated were considered. 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor M. McCamley seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien and RESOLVED –

“That the minutes of the Annual County Council Meeting held on Friday 13^th June 2025 be ADOPTED.”

It was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien and RESOLVED:

“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 51, Questions numbered 2 to 13 be ADOPTED with the agreed amendment.”

The reports by the Strategic Policy Committee Chairpersons which had been circulated were CONSIDERED and NOTED.

The report of the Organisation, Procedure & Finance Committee Meeting held on Monday 9th June 2025, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh, and NOTED.

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor M. Quinn, seconded by Councillor L. Corkery, and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services (B) Meeting held on Thursday 12^th June 2025, are hereby ADOPTED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor E. Dockrell, and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Corporate Policy Group (CPG) Meeting held on Wednesday 2nd July 2025, are hereby ADOPTED.”

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

Mr Oliver Hunt, Head of Finance, gave a presentation to the Members.

The Mayor informed the members four motions were received:

Motion One

The following motion was submitted and proposed by the Mayor Councillor T. O’Leary and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien:

MOTION TO VARY THE BASIC RATE OF LOCAL PROPERTY TAX IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE AREA OF FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL

“That the County Council determines in pursuance of the provisions of Section 20 of the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), that the basic rate of Local Property Tax stand varied downwards by 5.0 per cent for the period 1^st November 2025 to 31^st October 2026 in respect of relevant residential properties situated in the administrative area of Fingal County Council.”

Motion Two

The following motion was submitted and proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh:

“That the County Council resolves that there be no variation to the Local Property Tax rate for the year 2026.”

Motion Three

The following motion was submitted and proposed by Councillor J. Smyth and seconded by Councillor M. Quinn:

“The Local Property Tax, a tax on the family home, has been in place for 12 years now. During that time, it has added to the already huge strain on household budgets with a cost of living crisis spiralling out of control.

The burden of poor planning and ineffective cost curtailment measures has fallen heavily on workers and their families with many

households having had to make significant sacrifices just to get by.

The Council has few opportunities apart from this to reduce the burden for households here in Fingal.  Sinn Fein supports using this rare opportunity to do exactly that.

Sinn Féin is proposing that the full variation of minus 15% is applied in relation to the local property tax.”

Motion Four

The following motion was submitted and proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor L. Corkery:

“To reduce LPT by -4%.”

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

It was AGREED to take a 3 minute recess.

Following discussions, the Mayor then instructed that a roll call vote be taken on the motion Local Property Tax stand varied downwards by 5.0 per cent and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR:               17       SEVENTEEN

AGAINST:     16       SIXTEEN

ABSTAIN:      0          ZERO

FOR: Councillors Cathal Boland, Darragh Butler, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Luke Corkery, Kieran Dennison, Eoghan Dockrell, Jimmy Guerin, Cathal Haughey, Darren Jack Kelly, Tom Kitt, Joe Newman, Eoghan O'Brien, Tom O'Leary, JK Onwumereh, Siobhan Shovlin, Aoibhinn Tormey, Ellen Troy.                       

AGAINST: Councillors Mark Boland, John Burtchaell, Angela Donnelly, Breda Hanaphy, David Healy, Joan Hopkins, James Humphreys, Corina Johnston, Mary McCamley, Dean Mulligan, Paul Mulville, Patrick Quinlan, Malachy Quinn, Helen Redwood, John Smyth, John Walsh.                   

The Mayor then declared the motion PASSED.                      

The Mayor read the resolution into the record.

“That the County Council determines in pursuance of the provisions of Section 20 of  ...  view the full minutes text for item F/310/25a

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

“That land at Pinnock Hill, Swords, Co. Dublin, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 30^th May 2025, be disposed of to St Michael’s House in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

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

“That the grant of wayleave at Ballymastone, Donabate, Co. Dublin as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 24^th June 2025, be granted to St. Patrick’s Gaelic Football Club, in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.   It was proposed by Councillor S. Shovlin and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED:

“That land at Porterstown Road, Porterstown, Dublin 15, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 27^th June 2025, be disposed of to Castlethorn Developments Luttrellstown Limited in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor M. Boland, seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary, and RESOLVED:

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

The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  A presentation was given to the Members by Ms Catherine O’Donovan, Senior Executive Officer, Environment Division.

During the course of discussion, the Mayor informed the Members Councillor D. Healy submitted proposed amendments.

The following amendment was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins-

Amendment 1

a) Insertion of a box under Main Litter Contributors in Fingal section pages 15-17:

"Take-aways / fast food

"Dealing with packaging from takeaway food consumed in public places, especially in our seaside towns, is a significant challenge for the Council, including emptying bins and addressing litter."

b) include a green tick action on p. 18:

"Return takeaway packaging to the business it came from."

c. include a green tick action on p.19

"Engage with the Local Authority on managing litter/waste from your premises in particular take-away packaging/litter."

d. include a green tick action on p.20:

"We will engage with Businesses who sell take away food to reduce waste and eliminate litter from their premises, including by means of s.16 notices where necessary."

e.  include an action on p.38 reflecting the text under c and d above.

Following discussion, the amendment was AGREED.

It was then proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins-

Amendment 2

a) amend text on p. 32 from:

"Beaches are litter picked daily and raked once per week during the bathing season which runs from June to September. Additional bins are provided during this period."   

to

"Most beaches are litter picked daily and raked once per week during the bathing season which runs from June to September. Additional bins are provided during this period.

"Balcarrick Beach in Donabate is managed according to a Green Coast protocol which involves removing litter while ensuring seaweed and other natural debris is left on the beach to support beach and dune ecosystems and ecosystem services. The Council will consider extending this approach, fully or partially to other beaches, particularly those facing erosion challenges, subject to the availability of resources." 

b)  include an action on p.39 reflecting the text under a) above.

Following discussion, the amendment was AGREED.

It was proposed by Councillor. T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor. J. Newman and RESOLVED that –

“This Council resolves to in accordance with the Litter Pollution Act 1997 to: Adopt the Litter Management Plan 2025 – 2028 as presented to Council on 7^th July 2025 as amended.”

The Mayor, Councillor T. OLeary read the resolution into the record.

The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  A presentation was given to the Members by Mr Liam Burke, Senior Executive Officer and Ms Pauline Burke, Administrative Officer, Housing Department.

Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison and seconded by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and RESOLVED:

“This Council resolves to in accordance with Section 37 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009 to: Adopt the Homeless Action Plan 2025 - 2027 as presented to Council on 7^th July 2025.”

The Mayor, Councillor T. OLeary read the resolution into the record.

SUSPENSION OF STANDIND ORDERS

It was AGREED to extend the meeting to conclude item 20.

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

It was agreed to defer this item.

The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.

The notice which had been circulated was NOTED.

The notice which had been circulated 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.

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.

It was noted there was no business on this item.

The motion, in the name of Councillor J. Newman was proposed by Councillor J. Newman and seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary.

The report was ACCEPTED.

The motion, in the name of Councillor M. McCamley was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley and seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary.

The report was ACCEPTED.