Agenda for Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2026, 3.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Wednesday, 2nd September, 2026 3.00 pm

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

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Items
No.	Item
HMA/145/26	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A Operational Matters) Meeting held on Wednesday the 3rd June 2026 Minutes of Meeting of Howth Malahide Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on 3^rd June 2026which had been circulated, were CONSIDERED. It was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey, and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien and RESOLVED: “That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) Meeting 3^rd June 2026be ADOPTED”.
	ANNOUNCEMENT Karen Gallagaher introduced Clare Brannelly, as the new Administrative Officer for the Howth Malahide Operational Area. Councillor A. Tormey extended her gratitude to the staff in Howth/Malahide for all the work over the summer period.
HMA/146/26	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey, and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh and RESOLVED: “That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2–22 inclusive be ADOPTED.”
HMA/147/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Speed Survey and Speed Reduction Measures Seabury, Malahide - AI108704 View the background to item HMA/147/26
HMA/148/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - List of Planned Road and Path Maintenance in the LEA View the background to item HMA/148/26
HMA/149/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Review of Programme of Works 2026 in this LEA View the background to item HMA/149/26
HMA/150/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Installation of Parking Signs - Paddy's Hill, Malahide View the background to item HMA/150/26
HMA/151/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Wastewater Treatment Plant - Portmarnock View the background to item HMA/151/26
HMA/152/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Removal of Debris on Sutton Strand
HMA/153/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Replace Memorial Tree in Malahide Castle - AI109475 View the background to item HMA/153/26
HMA/154/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Football Pitch Improvement near Grace O'Malley Drive - AI109476 View the background to item HMA/154/26
HMA/155/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Pest Control for Talbot Avenue - AI109478 View the background to item HMA/155/26
HMA/156/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Junction of Streamstown Lane and Malahide Road - AI109479 View the background to item HMA/156/26
HMA/157/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Pitch for New Football Team, GCS FC - AI109480 View the background to item HMA/157/26
HMA/158/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Dog Signage at Sutton Strand Beach - AI109483 View the background to item HMA/158/26
HMA/159/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Continuous White Line for St Fintan’s Road, Sutton - AI109484 View the background to item HMA/159/26
HMA/160/26	Councillor B. McDonagh - Residential Gate to Lane - Portmarnock - AI109570 View the background to item HMA/160/26
HMA/161/26	Councillor D. Healy - Drainage Area Plans in this LEA - AI109576 View the background to item HMA/161/26
HMA/162/26	Councillor D. Healy - Report on Harbour Road Parking Public Consultation - AI109580 View the background to item HMA/162/26
HMA/163/26	Councillor D. Healy - Howth Harbour Road Parking - AI109581 View the background to item HMA/163/26
HMA/164/26	Councillor D. Healy - Bus Shelters in this LEA - AI109584 View the background to item HMA/164/26
HMA/165/26	Councillor D. Healy - Two Hours Free Parking in this LEA - AI109586 View the background to item HMA/165/26
HMA/166/26	Councillor D. Healy - Installation of Tap for Howth Community Garden - AI109587 View the background to item HMA/166/26
HMA/167/26	Councillor D. Healy - Progress Report on Bollard Replacement - St Lawrence Road, Howth - AI109589 View the background to item HMA/167/26
	CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS
HMA/168/26	VARY THE ORDER OF BUSINESS The Chair Councillor A. Tormey requested that the order of business be varied for Item 23 and Item 33 and take Item 33 at this time. The request was AGREED.
HMA/169/26	Councillor A. Tormey - Update on Bayside Junction Access Point - AI109574 View the background to item HMA/169/26 The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Tormey was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor C. Haughey. The report was read into the record by James Culhane, Senior Executive Engineer Following discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
	MOTIONS
HMA/170/26	Councillor E. O'Brien - Footpath on the Swords Road from Malahide Allotments to Seabury - AI109090 View the background to item HMA/170/26 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 taken as read. Following discussion, Karen Gallagher apologised for any misunderstanding as she had drafted the report for this motion. The motion was AGREED.
HMA/171/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Update on Tuckett's Lane Site- AI109468 View the background to item HMA/171/26 The motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor A. Tormey. The report was taken as read. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
HMA/172/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Speed Survey and Speed Reduction Measures, Red Arches Road and Longfield Road, Baldoyle View the background to item HMA/172/26 It was AGREED to Defer this item to the October meeting.
HMA/173/26	Councillor B. McDonagh - Public Lighting Stockhole and Baskin Lanes - AI109568 View the background to item HMA/173/26 The motion, in the name of Councillor B. McDonagh was proposed by Councillor B. McDonagh and seconded by Councillor A. Tormey The report was taken as read. The report was NOTED.
HMA/174/26	Councillor A. Tormey - Removal of Rubble at Westpoint Beach, Sutton - AI109573 View the background to item HMA/174/26 The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Tormey was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor C. Haughey. The report was taken as read. Following discussion, it was agreed that the Storm Water Section will continue to monitor the surface water outfall, as maintenance works to the outfall are permitted. The report wasNOTED.
HMA/175/26	Councillor D. Healy - Beach and Dune Management in this LEA - AI109585 View the background to item HMA/175/26 It was AGREED to Defer this item to the October meeting.
HMA/176/26	Councillor C. Haughey - Road Repairs - Malahide - AI109474 View the background to item HMA/176/26 The motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor A. Tormey. The report was taken as read. Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
HMA/177/26	Councillor J. Hopkins - Outstanding Maintenance Issues - Baldoyle View the background to item HMA/177/26 It was AGREED to Defer this item to the October meeting.
HMA/178/26	Councillor B. McDonagh - Path and Drive Remedial Works Carrickhill Road, Portmarnock - AI109569 View the background to item HMA/178/26 The motion, in the name of Councillor B. McDonagh was proposed by Councillor B. McDonagh and seconded by Councillor A. Tormey. The report was taken as read. The report wasNOTED.
HMA/179/26	Councillor A. Tormey - Improvements to Pedestrian Safety in Seapark, Malahide - AI109572 View the background to item HMA/179/26 The motion, in the name of Councillor A. Tormey was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor C. Haughey. The report was taken as read. The motion was AGREED.