Agenda and minutes

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

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HMA/90/26

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/91/26

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A- Operational Matters) Meeting held on Wednesday 1st April 2026

Minutes of Meeting of Howth Malahide Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on 1st April 2026which had been circulated, were CONSIDERED.

 

It was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins, and seconded by Councillor C. Haughey and RESOLVED:

 

“That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Committee Meeting (A) 1st April 2026be ADOPTED.”

 

HMA/92/26

MINUTES

It was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey, and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins and RESOLVED:

 

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2–16 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

 

HMA/93/26

Councillor J - Hopkins - Installation of Path through Green at Carrick Court, Portmarnock - AI107687

HMA/94/26

Councillor J. Hopkins - Repair Drain Issue outside Carrick Court - AI107688

HMA/95/26

Councillor J. Hopkins - Widen Footpath between Carrick Hill and Kingsford Medical - AI107689

HMA/96/26

Councillor J. Hopkins - Installation of Speeding Signs in Ard Na Mara- AI107691

HMA/97/26

Councillor J. Hopkins - Maintenance of Grange Road Perimeter of Baldoyle Industrial Estate - AI108251

HMA/98/26

Councillor J. Hopkins - Road Sweeper Required for Baldoyle - AI108257

HMA/99/26

Councillor C. Haughey - Accessible Parking Sign outside Malahide Train Station - AI107716

HMA/100/26

Councillor C. Haughey - Footpath on Streamstown Lane - AI108100

HMA/101/26

Councillor C. Haughey - Beann Eadair GAA Road Signs - AI108101

HMA/102/26

Councillor C. Haughey - Parking Permits for Harbour Road, Howth - AI108104

HMA/103/26

Councillor A. Tormey - Update on Improvements at Seagrange Park - AI108209

HMA/104/26

Councillor D. Healy - Draft Speed Limit Bye-law Maps in this LEA - AI108258

HMA/105/26

Councillor D. Healy - Report on Speed Surveys in this LEA - AI108259

HMA/106/26

Councillor D. Healy - Urban Speed Limits in this LEA - AI108260

HMA/107/26

Councillor D. Healy - Burrow Beach Management Analysis - AI108266

OPERATIONAL NEW WORKS, ETC

HMA/108/26

Traffic Calming Schemes for the Howth/Malahide Operations Area

A presentation was given by Ben O’Regan, Executive Engineer.

 

Following discussion, the report was NOTED.

 

CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS

HMA/109/26

Councillor C. Haughey - Installation of Handrail at Bus stop 3589 - across from Biscayne Estate - AI107736

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

 

The report was read into the record by Patrick Wallace, Executive Engineer and Kevin Boderick, Executive Engineer.

 

Following discussion, James Culhane advised the Operations Department would assess the viability of a handrail being installed and if it is viable try and identify funding from the current works programme. James Culhane also advised that a ramp to replace the steps will be listed for consideration in the 2027 Programme of Works if the installation of one is visible.

 

The report was NOTED.

 

MOTIONS

HMA/110/26

Councillor C. Haughey - Opening Hours of Pedestrian and Vehicular Entrances to Cemeteries - AI107740

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

 

The report was read into the record by Niamh Russell, Administrative Officer.

 

Following discussion, the report was NOTED.

 

HMA/111/26

Councillor A. Tormey - Installation of Path at Seagrange Park Tennis Courts - AI108210

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

 

The report was read into the record by Therese Casey, Executive Parks and Landscape Officer.

 

Following discussion, the Motion was AGREED.

 

HMA/112/26

Councillor E. O'Brien - Malahide Demesne Closing Times - AI108238

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

 

The report was read into the record by Therese Casey, Executive Parks and Landscape Officer.

 

Following discussion, this Motion was AGREED.

 

HMA/113/26

Councillor J. Hopkins - Make Way Day in this LEA - AI108248

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

 

The report was taken as read.

 

Following discussion, this Motion was AGREED.

 

HMA/114/26

Councillor D. Healy - Footpath Widening - Harbour Road, Howth - AI108263

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

 

The report was taken as read.

 

Following discussion, the Motion was AGREED.

 

HMA/115/26

Councillor C. Haughey - On-site Meeting with O'Hanlon's Lane Residents Association - AI108103

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

 

The teport was taken as read.

 

Following discussion, it was agreed that Therese Casey would get an update from the Community Department on the status of the grant. 

 

The report was NOTED.

 

HMA/116/26

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

It was AGREED by the Area Chairperson and Members to extend the meetingto finalise business.  

   

 

 

HMA/117/26

Councillor D. Healy - Tuckett's Lane - AI108264

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

 

The report was taken as read.

 

Following discussion, James Culhane advised any repair works required to the existing footpaths would be looked at. He also advised he would refer the new cycle and walking infrastructure piece back to Active Travel.

 

The Motion was AGREED.

 

 

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