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, welcomed and congratulated Ms Roisin Burke on her appointment as Director of Services to Planning and Development Department.

Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 8th December 2025 which had been circulated were considered. 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor JK. Onwumereh seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED –

“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 8th December 2025 be ADOPTED.”

It was AGREED to defer this item.

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

It was proposed by Councillor E. Dockrell and seconded by Councillor D. Butler and AGREED:

“That Councillor Kieran Dennison be appointed as a member to the Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly (EMRA).”

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

It was proposed by Councillor E. Dockrell and seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and AGREED:

“That Councillor Luke Corkery be appointed as a member to the Regional Health Forum.”

It was AGREED to defer this item.

It was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and RESOLVED:

“That in accordance with Standing Order No. 51, Questions numbered 3 to 12 be ADOPTED.”

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

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

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Organisation, Procedure and Finance Committee (OP&F) Meeting held on Monday 8^th December 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. O’Brien, and RESOLVED:

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Corporate Policy Group (CPG) Meeting held on Wednesday 7^th January 2026, are hereby ADOPTED.”

It was NOTED that there was no business under this item.

The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.   It was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and RESOLVED:

“That land at Parkvale, Baldoyle, Dublin 13, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 12^th December 2025, be leased to Baldoyle Boxing Club, Parkvale, Baldoyle, Dublin 13in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

It was NOTED that there was no business under this item.

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A presentation was given to the Members by Mary T Daly, Director of Services, Operation Department.

During the course of the discussion, the Mayor informed the members a number of motions were submitted. 

The following motion, was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh:

“That the Parking Bye-Laws be amended to allow for the issue of resident parking permits to residents of apartment buildings.”

Following discussions, the Mayor, called for a 3 minute recess.

On recommencement of the meeting, Councillor D. Healy withdrew his motion.

Following discussion on resident permits for apartment it was AGREED to bring back as a headed item in March on the process which is required to make changes to the Bye-Laws.

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

“That pursuant to Section 101 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended by Section 6 of the Road Traffic Act 1968 and Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994 (No. 7 of 1994), and having consulted with the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, Fingal County Council hereby make the Parking Control Bye-Laws 2026 and Fingal County Council Parking Control Bye-Laws 2020 are hereby revoked.” 

The attached report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED:

“That the Strategic Policy Committee Annual Policy Programme 2026 is hereby ADOPTED.”

A presentation was given to the Members by Emily Crawley, Sports Programme Administrative Manager, Sports Section.

It was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire and AGREED.

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

The Mayor, informed the members a motion had been received by Councillor J. Humphreys and has been ruled out of order.

It was agreed to amend the date in the report for the Skerries Active Travel Plan.

The Chief Executives report was NOTED.

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

The motion was AGREED.

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

The motion was AGREED.

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.

The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.

The motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien.

Following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.

The motion, in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor P. Mulville.

Following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.

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

Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.

It was AGREED to take Item 28 and Item 29 concurrently.

The motion, in the name of Councillor M. McCamley was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor M. Boland.

Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.

The motion, in the name of Councillor S. Shovlin was proposed by Councillor S. Shovlin and seconded by Councillor K. Dennison.

Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.

The motion, in the name of Councillor M. Quinn was proposed by Councillor M. Quinn and seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly.

Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.

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 motion was AGREED.

The motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh.

Following a discussion, the motion was AGREED.

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

Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.

It was AGREED to defer this item.

The motion, in the name of Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor M. Boland.

Following a discussion, the motion was AGREED.

The motion, in the name of Councillor B. Hanaphy was proposed by Councillor B. Hanaphy and seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly.

Following a discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.

The motion, in the name of Councillor M. Boland was proposed by Councillor M. Boland and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh.

Following initial discussions, it was AGREED to extend the meeting to conclude this item.

Following discussions, the Mayor informed the members an amended motion was received.

The amended motion was proposed by Councillor M. Boland and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh:

“That the Chief Executive takes into consideration that all Part 8 housing developments where a crèche or childcare facility is proposed, it shall be a condition of the planning permission that the developer must ensure the facility is fully operational and a qualified operator is secured.”

The amended motion was AGREED.