Agenda for Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) on Wednesday, 1st October, 2025, 3.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Wednesday, 1st October, 2025 3.00 pm

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

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Items
No.	Item
HMA/151/25	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A Operational Matters) Meeting held on Wednesday the 3rd of September 2025 Minutes of Meeting of Howth Malahide Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on 3rd of September 2025 which had been circulated, were Considered. It was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Committee Meeting (A) 3rd September 2025 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.” AGREED
HMA/152/25	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins and RESOLVED: “That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 14 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
HMA/153/25	Councillor D. Healy - Zebra Crossings without Belisha Beacons in this LEA - AI103837 View the background to item HMA/153/25
HMA/154/25	Councillor D. Healy - Determination of Bus Stop Locations in this LEA - AI103840 View the background to item HMA/154/25
HMA/155/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Speed Ramps Installed on Turnberry, Baldoyle - AI104150 View the background to item HMA/155/25
HMA/156/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Grange Park Urgent Footpath Repairs - Grange Park - AI104381 View the background to item HMA/156/25
HMA/157/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Teddy's Field Provision of Facilities - AI104380 View the background to item HMA/157/25
HMA/158/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Abbey Park Street Tree Replacement - AI104387 View the background to item HMA/158/25
HMA/159/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Delivery Restrictions for Aldi Bayside - AI104388 View the background to item HMA/159/25
HMA/160/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Reduction of Red Arches Road Speed Limit - AI104394 View the background to item HMA/160/25
HMA/161/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Installation of Public Lights at Gannon Park Carpark Entrance - AI104340 View the background to item HMA/161/25
HMA/162/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Removal of Trees in Melrose Park - AI104342 View the background to item HMA/162/25
HMA/163/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Speed ramps on Redfern Avenue and Wendell Avenue - AI104337 View the background to item HMA/163/25
HMA/164/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Installation of Water Refill Station in Malahide Castle - AI104339 View the background to item HMA/164/25
HMA/165/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Blackwood Lane - AI104371 View the background to item HMA/165/25
HMA/166/25	Draft Fingal County Council Parking Control Bye-Laws 2025 A presentation was given by Niamh Russell, Administrative Officer. Following discussion the presentation was NOTED.
	CATHAOIRLEACHS BUSINESS
HMA/167/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Installation of Chatty Benches - AI104338 View the background to item HMA/167/25 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor D. Healy The report was read by Therese Casey, Executive Parks and Landscape Officer. Following discussion the motion was AGREED.
	MOTIONS
HMA/168/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Weed Removal on Footpaths Baldoyle - AI103957 View the background to item HMA/168/25 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor C. Haughey. The report was read by Patrick Wallace, Executive Engineer. Following discussion, the motion was ACCEPTED.
HMA/169/25	Councillor D. Healy - Placement of Mooring Buoys in this LEA - AI104226 View the background to item HMA/169/25 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins. The Report was read by Karen A Gallagher, Senior Engineer. Following discussion, The Chair Councillor C. Haughey called for a roll call vote to be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows: FOR 2 Councillor D. Healy Councillor J. Hopkins AGAINST 4 Councillor J. Guerin Councillor C. Haughey Councillor E. O’Brien Councillor A. Tormey ABSTAIN: 0 The Chairperson Councillor C. Haughey declared the motion Fell.
HMA/170/25	Councillor C. Haughey - Traffic Calming Measures and Pedestrian Safety on Streamstown Lane - AI104341 View the background to item HMA/170/25 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien. The report was read by Benjamin O’ Regan, Executive Engineer. Following discussion, Ben O’Regan agreed that reducing the speed limit to 40KPH and the possibility of installing ramps would be reviewed. James Culhane also agreed that any hedge cutting that was required to stop traffic signs being obscured would be carried out as well as agreeing to liaise with the Active Travel Department about the “Safe Schools” Programme for this road. The motion was NOTED.
HMA/171/25	Councillor J. Hopkins - Baldoyle Appearance and Maintenance Plan - AI104377 View the background to item HMA/171/25 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien. The report was read by Patrick Wallace, Executive Engineer. Following discussion, Patrick Wallace agreed to consider for the 2026 Programme of Works the repainting of the railings from 113 Grange Road to the Applegreen, as well as removing all the vegetation behind the railings. The motion was NOTED.