Agenda for Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) on Wednesday, 7th May, 2025, 3.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 3.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords/MS Team

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Items
No.	Item
HMA/73/25	ANNOUNCEMENT The Area Chairperson, Councillor A. Tormey, at the start of the meeting reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
HMA/74/25	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A Operational Matters) Meeting held on Wednesday the 2nd of April Minutes of Meeting of Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on 2nd April 2025 which had been circulated, were Considered. It was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Committee Meeting (A) 2nd April 2025 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
HMA/75/25	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and RESOLVED: “That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 23 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
HMA/76/25	Councillor D. Healy - Public Transport to Council Events in this LEA - AI101658 View the background to item HMA/76/25
HMA/77/25	Councillor D. Healy - Traffic and Road Safety Analysis - AI101659 View the background to item HMA/77/25
HMA/78/25	Councillor D. Healy - Repair Dune Protection - Burrow and Claremont Beach - AI102327 View the background to item HMA/78/25
HMA/79/25	Councillor D. Healy - Update on Traffic Calming for Carrickhill Road - AI102380 View the background to item HMA/79/25
HMA/80/25	Councillor D. Healy - Speed Limit Reductions in this LEA - AI102382 View the background to item HMA/80/25
HMA/81/25	Councillor D. Healy - Report on Walls in Dangerous Conditions in this LEA - AI102551 View the background to item HMA/81/25
HMA/82/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Improvement of Pathway between Seapark and Seamount Park - AI102273 View the background to item HMA/82/25
HMA/83/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Improvement of Roadway to Sutton Dinghy Club - AI102275 View the background to item HMA/83/25
HMA/84/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Replace Trees at St Peter's Terrace - AI102276 View the background to item HMA/84/25
HMA/85/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Junction of Seapark and Coast Road - AI102330 View the background to item HMA/85/25
HMA/86/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Pruning Shrubbery between Gaybrook Lawns and Castleheath - AI102367 View the background to item HMA/86/25
HMA/87/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Malahide Castle Concert Lottery - AI102379 View the background to item HMA/87/25
HMA/88/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Improve Pedestrian Safety - Streamstown Lane - AI102383 View the background to item HMA/88/25
HMA/89/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Replace Trees on Red Arches Road - AI102357 View the background to item HMA/89/25
HMA/90/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Clean Verge at Coast Road (Racecourse Side) - AI102358 View the background to item HMA/90/25
HMA/91/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Update on Water Fountain - Baldoyle - AI102506 View the background to item HMA/91/25
HMA/92/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Lamb Chop Playground Improvement Works - AI102508 View the background to item HMA/92/25
HMA/93/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Removal of Graffiti from Public Litter Bins in this LEA - AI102510 View the background to item HMA/93/25
HMA/94/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Removal of Excess Litter Bins - Malahide Village - AI102511 View the background to item HMA/94/25
HMA/95/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Litter Bin Shelters - Portmarnock Beach - AI102514 View the background to item HMA/95/25
HMA/96/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Timeline for Replacement of Rotten Posts Portmarnock Beach - AI102515 View the background to item HMA/96/25
HMA/97/25	Councillor B. McDonagh - Access to Sutton Dinghy Club - AI102475 View the background to item HMA/97/25
	OPERATIONAL, NEW WORKS, ETC
HMA/98/25	Traffic Calming Schemes for the Howth/Malahide Operational Area A presentation was given by Benjamin O’ Regan, Executive Engineer. Following discussion, it was agreed that a meeting will take place on site at Red Arches with Councillor J. Hopkins and staff members to discuss the removal of trees which is required to facilitate the installation of the Traffic Calming at this location. The Traffic Calming Scheme for the Howth/Malahide Operational Area was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor A. Tormey. The Traffic Calming Scheme was AGREED.
	MOTIONS
HMA/99/25	Councillor D. Healy - Outdoor Seating (Cafe and Public), Planting and Public Realm - Harbour Road, Howth - AI101115 View the background to item HMA/99/25 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor A. Tormey. The report was read by Karen Gallagher, Senior Engineer. Following discussion Councillor D. Healy requested that the meeting be taken off camera so sensitive information could be discussed. This was AGREED to by the Area Chairperson, Councillor A Tormey, and the members. Following a further discussion the meeting was returned to camera and the Motion was AGREED.
HMA/100/25	SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS It was AGREED by the Area Chairperson, Councillor A. Tormey, and the Members to extend the meeting to finalise business.
HMA/101/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Installation of Benches on Strand Road between Baldoyle and Sutton - AI102277 View the background to item HMA/101/25 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey was DEFFERED until the June Area Committee Meeting.
HMA/102/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Public Toilets on Howth Pier - AI102288 View the background to item HMA/102/25 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor A. Tormey. The report was ACCEPTED.
HMA/103/25	Councillor D. Healy - Traffic Calming Measures - Carrickhill Road, Portmarnock - AI102381 View the background to item HMA/103/25 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy was DEFFERED until the June Area Committee Meeting.