Agenda for Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) on Wednesday, 4th March, 2026, 3.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 3.00 pm

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

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Items
No.	Item
HMA/39/26	ANNOUNCEMENT The Area Chair, Councillor C. Haughey, at the start of the meeting reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
HMA/40/26	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A Operational Matters) Meeting held on Wednesday the 4th February 2026 Minutes of Meeting of Howth Malahide Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on 4^th February 2026 which had been circulated, were CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor J. Guerin and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Committee Meeting (A) 4^th of February 2026be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
HMA/41/26	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor B. McDonagh, and seconded by Councillor D. Healy and RESOLVED: “That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2–12 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
HMA/42/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Installation of Additional Bins in Saint Marnock's Bay Area - AI107001 View the background to item HMA/42/26
HMA/43/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Repairs to Tuckett's Lane Road and Footpaths - AI107006 View the background to item HMA/43/26
HMA/44/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Repairs to Footpaths at Plunkett Cottages - AI107007 View the background to item HMA/44/26
HMA/45/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Drainage at O'Hanlon's Lane - AI107008 View the background to item HMA/45/26
HMA/46/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Fencing at Junction of Feltrim Road and Melrose Park - AI107010 View the background to item HMA/46/26
HMA/47/26	Councillor B. McDonagh - Tree inspection - Portmarnock Walk - AI107056 View the background to item HMA/47/26
HMA/48/26	Councillor B. McDonagh - Repairs to Portmarnock Bridge - AI107057 View the background to item HMA/48/26
HMA/49/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Installation of Bin at Racecourse Park - AI107063 View the background to item HMA/49/26
HMA/50/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Traffic Wardens to attend Stapolin Educate Together - AI107064 View the background to item HMA/50/26
HMA/51/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Yellow Lines outside Stapolin Educate Together National School - AI107065 View the background to item HMA/51/26
HMA/52/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Baldoyle Boxing Club Casual Trading Licence - AI107069 View the background to item HMA/52/26
	OPERATIONAL NEW WORKS, ETC.
HMA/53/26	Paid Parking - Harbour Road, Howth. A presentation was given by Niamh Russell, Administrative Officer. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
	CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS
HMA/54/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Update on Entrance to Claremont Beach - AI107003 View the background to item HMA/54/26 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh. The Report was read by Patrick Wallace, Executive Engineer. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
	MOTIONS
HMA/55/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Overflow at Baldoyle Bay - AI106421 View the background to item HMA/55/26 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor D. Healy. The Report was read by James Walls, Senior Executive Engineer. Following discussion, James Walls agreed he would send a copy of the license to Councillor J. Hopkins. This Motion was ACCEPTED.
HMA/56/26	Councillor D. Healy - Provision of Bus Shelter at Howth Summit - AI106952 View the background to item HMA/56/26 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh. The Report was taken as read. Following discussion, James Culhane agreed he would add the bus shelter for consideration for the 2027 programme but will check with the NTA if it can be included for consideration in this year’s programme. This Motion was AGREED.
HMA/57/26	Councillor B. McDonagh - Repair of Beach Sleepers Portmarnock Beach - AI107058 View the background to item HMA/57/26 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor B. McDonagh was proposed by Councillor B. McDonagh and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins. The Report was taken as read. Following discussion, it was agreed that James Culhane will send an invite to the Area Members for a site visit. This Motion was ACCEPTED.
HMA/58/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Cycle Route from Racecourse Park to Bayside via Seagrange Park - AI106422 View the background to item HMA/58/26 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor D. Healy. The Report was taken as read. Following discussion, this Motion was ACCEPTED. It was agreed by the Area Chairperson and Members to extend the meeting to finalise business. Councillor E. O’Brien and Councillor J. Hopkins thanked Mary T Daly for her service as Director.