Agenda and minutes
Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services A - Operational Matters) - Wednesday, 4th June, 2025 3.00 pm
PDF 53 KBVenue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords/MS Team
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ANNOUNCEMENT It was AGREED at the start of the meeting that Councillor C. Haughey would chair the meeting in Councillor A. Tormey absence.
The Area Chairperson, Councillor C. Haughey, at the start of the meeting reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
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Minutes of Meeting of Howth Malahide Area Committee (Services A – Operational Matters) held on 7th May 2025 which had been circulated, were Considered.
It was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins and RESOLVED:
“That the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Committee Meeting (A) 7th May 2025 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkinsand seconded by Councillor B. McDonaghand RESOLVED:
“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 8 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
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Councillor C. Haughey - Time Limit for Parking on Yellow Walls Road - AI102781 |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Signs with Phone Number for Wardens in Malahide Castle - AI102949 |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Repave Footpath outside Plunkett Cottages, Portmarnock - AI102950 |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Ramp Height - Paddy's Hill - AI102951 |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Repair Entrance to Kilbarrack Cemetery - AI102953 |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Casual Trading License Location at Malahide Estuary - AI102958 |
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OPERATIONAL NEW WORKS, ETC. |
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National Speed Limit Implementation - Phase 2 Update A presentation was given by James Culhane, Senior Executive Engineer.
Following discussion, the presentation was NOTED.
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Howth/Malahide Cycle Lane Maintenance - Planned Works A presentation was given by James Culhane, Senior Executive Engineer.
Following discussion, the presentation was NOTED.
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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 Karen Gallagher, Senior Engineer.
Following discussion Therese Casey, Executive Parks and Landscape Officer advised she would contact Hans Visser, the Executive Parks and Landscape Officer in the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department’s, Biodiversity Team regarding the placement of benches along the Greenway. Therese Casey also advised she would arrange to allocate benches from Racecourse Park to Baldoyle Park and if possible, also along the Promenade.
The motion was NOTED.
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Councillor D. Healy - Traffic Calming Measures - Carrickhill Road, Portmarnock - AI102381 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healywas proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins.
The report was read by Benjamin O’ Regan, Executive Engineer.
Following discussion the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor J. Hopkins - 30 km/h for Red Arches Road - AI103022 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 Benjamin O’ Regan, Executive Engineer.
Following discussion the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor E. O'Brien - Litter Bins in Malahide Village - AI103044 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor E. O’Brien was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor B. Mc Donagh.
The report was read by Karen Gallagher, Senior Engineer.
Following discussion, the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor C. Haughey - Temporary Compound at Tuckett's Lane, Howth - AI102952 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 Seamus Coyle, Executive Engineer.
Following discussion, the motion was AGREED.
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The attached motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh.
The report was read by James Culhane, Senior Executive Engineer.
Following discussion, it was agreed that Patrick Wallace, Executive Engineer would meet the Councillors onsite to discuss the possible relocation of the shower.
The motion was AGREED.
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Councillor E. O'Brien - Power Washing of Paved Area on Malahide Village Green - AI103045 The attached motion, in the name of Councillor E. O’Brien was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor B. McDonagh.
The report was read by James Culhane, Senior Executive Engineer.
Following discussion, the motion was NOTED.
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EMERGENCY MOTION The Chair informed the Members that in accordance with Standing Order No. 80, an Emergency Motion had been submitted.
Councillor E. O’Brien – That the Chief Executive report on when the walkway from the boundary of Malahide Rugby Club into Seabury that was approved under the works programme in 2023 will be delivered.
The attached motion, in the name of Councillor E. O’Brien was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor B. Mc Donagh.
A report was read by Therese Casey, Executive Parks and Landscape Officer.
Following discussion, it was agreed Therese Casey would meet the Area Councillors along with the Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department’s, Biodiversity Team onsite, and that the item would be brought back as a Headed Item on September 2025 Area Committee Meeting. |
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