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.

Councillor J. Smyth informed the members he has a conflict of interest on Agenda Item 19 and will excuse himself from the meeting when this item is on the floor.

The Mayor informed the Members two emergency motions were received and have been ruled out of order.

The Mayor requested that the order of business be varied, and for Item 31 to be dealt as the first motion on the Agenda.

Following discussions, the Mayor then instructed that a roll call vote be taken on the request to vary the order of business and on division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR:               20       TWENTY

AGAINST:     15        FIFTEEN

ABSTAIN:      1          ONE

FOR: CouncillorsMark Boland, John Burtchaell, Angela Donnelly, Tania Doyle, Breda Hanaphy, David Healy, Joan Hopkins, James Humphreys, Corina Johnston, Darren Jack Kelly, Brian McDonagh, Paul Mulville, Tom O'Leary, Patrick Quinlan, Malachy Quinn, Brendan Ryan, Gerard Sheehan, John Smyth, Ellen Troy, John Walsh.

AGAINST: Councillors Cathal Boland, Darragh Butler, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Luke Corkery, Kieran Dennison, Eoghan Dockrell, Cathal Haughey, Tom Kitt, Ted Leddy, Grainne Maguire, Tony Murphy, Joe Newman, Eoghan O'Brien, JK Onwumereh, Aoibhinn Tormey.                

ABSTAIN: Councillor Jimmy Guerin.

The Mayor declared the vote PASSED.

The Mayor welcomed Ms Sinéad Murphy as the newly appointed Director of Operations.

Minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 9^th March 2026which had been circulated were considered. 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor T. O’Leary seconded by Councillor K. Dennison and RESOLVED –

“That the minutes of the County Council Meeting held on Monday 9^th March 2026 be ADOPTED.”

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

It was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor L. Corkery:

“That Councillor Tom O’Leary be appointed as a member to the Marine and Coastal Management Strategic Policy Committee.”

It was then proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh:

“That Councillor David Healy be appointed as a member to the Marine and Coastal Management Strategic Policy Committee.”

The Mayor then instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

Councillor Tom O’Leary: 21      TWENTY ONE

Councillor David Healy:   14      FOURTEEN

ABSTAIN:                        1        ONE

Councillor Tom O’Leary: Councillors Cathal Boland, Darragh Butler, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Luke Corkery, Kieran Dennison, Eoghan Dockrell, Tania Doyle, Jimmy Guerin, Cathal Haughey, Darren Jack Kelly, Tom Kitt, Ted Leddy, Grainne Maguire, Tony Murphy, Joe Newman, Eoghan O'Brien, Tom O'Leary, JK Onwumereh, Gerard Sheehan, Aoibhinn Tormey, Ellen Troy.

Councillor David Healy:  Councillors Mark Boland, John Burtchaell, Angela Donnelly, Breda Hanaphy, David Healy, Joan Hopkins, James Humphreys, Corina Johnston, Brian McDonagh, Paul Mulville, Malachy Quinn, Brendan Ryan, John Smyth, John Walsh.           

ABSTAIN: Councillor Patrick Quinlan.

The Mayor DECLARED Councillor Tom O’Leary be appointed as a member to the Marine and Coastal Management Strategic Policy Committee.

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 11 be ADOPTED.”

The attached reports by the Strategic Policy Committee Chairpersons which had been circulated, were CONSIDERED.

It was proposed by Councillor K. Dennison, seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary, and NOTED.

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

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services (B) Meeting held on Thursday 12^th March 2026, are hereby ADOPTED.”

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

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Howth/Malahide Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 1^st April 2026, are hereby ADOPTED.”

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

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Blanchardstown/Mulhuddart/Castleknock-Ongar Services B Area Committee Meeting held on Thursday 2^nd April 2026, 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 K. Dennison, and RESOLVED:

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

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

“That the recommendations contained in the report of Committee of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services (B) Meeting held on Thursday 9^th April 2026, are hereby ADOPTED.”

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

It was proposed by Councillor C. Boland, seconded by Councillor D.J. Kelly and AGREED.

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

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

“That the grant of wayleave at  Mourne View, Skerries, Co. Dublin, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 18^th March 2026, be granted to Uisce Éireann, Colvill House, 24-26 Talbot Street, Mountjoy, Dublin 1, in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

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

The Mayor informed the Members a motion had been received.  The motion in the name of Councillor J. Humphreys was proposed by Councillor J. Humphreys and seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary and AGREED:

“That approval of the wayleave is conditional on Clause 10 being strengthened to require active coordination with the Council’s Roads Section, in place of notice alone, for the duration of R132 and MetroLink-related works, includes language that permits the Executive the right to direct scheduling and require postponement where necessary.”

It was proposed by Councillor J. Newman and seconded by Councillor D.J.  Kelly and RESOLVED:

“That the grant of wayleave at Barrysparks, Swords, Co. Dublin, as referred to in the Notice under S183 of the Local Government Act 2001 as amended and dated 2^nd April 2026, be granted to Bovale Developments Unlimited Company, 27 Dublin Road, Miltonsfields, Swords, Co. Dublin, in accordance with the terms specified therein.”

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  It was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by M. McCamley, 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 C. Johnston, seconded by E. Dockrell, 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 Fionnuala May, County Architect and Carmel Brennan, Senior Architect.

Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor D. Healy, seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh, and AGREED.

The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A presentation was given to the members by Jennifer Muscheidt,  Environmental Awareness Officer.

Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor D. Butler, and AGREED.

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

It was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor K. Dennison, and AGREED.

Councillor J. Smyth excused himself from the meeting, citing a conflict of interest as a family member has submitted a funding application.

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

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

“That the award of Fingal Artists' Support Scheme 2026 for Professional Fingal Artists as set out in the foregoing report is hereby APPROVED.”

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 Annual Report 2025 is hereby ADOPTED.”

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

The Chief Executive welcomed Sinéad Murphy, Director of Operations to the Executive Management Team.

Following discussion, the report was NOTED.

It was NOTED that there was no business under 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.

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 AGREED to take Item 31 at this time.

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

Following discussions, it was AGREED to extend the meeting for 15 minutes.

During the course of the discussion, the Mayor informed the members an amended motion was received.

The Mayor then instructed that a roll call vote be taken to accept the amended motion and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR:               20       TWENTY

AGAINST:     5          FIVE

ABSTAIN:      9          NINE

For: Councillors Cathal Boland, Darragh Butler, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Luke Corkery, Kieran Dennison, Eoghan Dockrell, Jimmy Guerin, Cathal Haughey, Joan Hopkins, Darren Jack Kelly, Tom Kitt, Ted Leddy, Grainne Maguire, Paul Mulville, Tony Murphy, Joe Newman, Eoghan O'Brien, Tom O'Leary, JK Onwumereh, Aoibhinn Tormey.

AGAINST: Councillors John Burtchaell, Angela Donnelly, Breda Hanaphy, Malachy Quinn, John Smyth.

ABSTAIN: Councillors Mark Boland, James Humphreys, Corina Johnston, Mary McCamley, Brian McDonagh, Patrick Quinlan, Gerard Sheehan, Ellen Troy, John Walsh.

The Mayor declared the vote PASSED.             

The amended motion was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy and second by Councillor D.J. Kelly:

Insert words after increases “To support OAP’s and People on disability payments that are in the lowest income stream”

To read:

“In light of the recent acceleration in the cost-of-living crisis, I am calling on this Council to support the pausing of Council rent increases, to support OAP’s and people on disability payments that are in the lowest income stream that will take effect this month, in conjunction with measures announced by the government in relation to fuel costs, transport cost and other associated costs.”

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

The Mayor called for a three minute recess.

On recommencement of the meeting, Councillor T. Murphy withdrew his motion.

The Mayor then instructed that a roll call vote be taken on the original motion submitted by Councillor M. Quinn and on a division the voting resulted as follows:

FOR:               19       NINETEEN

AGAINST:     14       FOURTEEN

ABSTAIN:      0          ZERO

For: Councillors Cathal Boland, Mark Boland, John Burtchaell, Luke Corkery, Eoghan Dockrell, Angela Donnelly, Breda Hanaphy, Joan Hopkins, James Humphreys, Corina Johnston, Darren Jack Kelly, Brian McDonagh, Paul Mulville, Patrick Quinlan, Malachy Quinn, Gerard Sheehan, John Smyth, Ellen Troy, John Walsh.

AGAINST: Councillors Darragh Butler, Eimear Carbone-Mangan, Kieran Dennison, Jimmy Guerin, Cathal Haughey, Tom Kitt, Ted Leddy, Grainne Maguire, Tony Murphy, Joe Newman, Eoghan O'Brien, Tom O'Leary, JK Onwumereh, Aoibhinn Tormey.

The Mayor declared the motion PASSED.