Agenda for Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee (Services B - Strategic & General Matters) on Thursday, 5th June, 2025, 3.30 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee (Services B - Strategic & General Matters) - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 3.30 pm

Venue: Chamber - Grove Road, Blanchardstown

Media

Items
No.	Item
CMB/177/25	ANNOUNCEMENT The Area Chairperson, Councillor JK. Onwumereh, at the start of the meeting reminded members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
CMB/178/25	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Blanchardstown - Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General) Meeting held on Thursday the 1st of May 2025 It was PROPOSED by Councillor M. McCamley seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy and RESOLVED – “That the minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 1^st May 2025 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
CMB/179/25	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh seconded by Councillor M. McCamley and RESOLVED- “That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 29 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
CMB/180/25	Councillor G. Sheehan - Installation of Additional Parking Spaces - Latchford Estate - AI102319 View the background to item CMB/180/25
CMB/181/25	Councillor G. Sheehan - Update on Plans for Cricket Facility - Ongar Area - AI102602 View the background to item CMB/181/25
CMB/182/25	Councillor G. Sheehan - Update on Ongar Park Biodiversity Area - AI102603 View the background to item CMB/182/25
CMB/183/25	Councillor G. Sheehan - Illegal Dumping at Basketball Court - Ongar Park - AI102800 View the background to item CMB/183/25
CMB/184/25	Councillor E. Troy - Dog Wardens in this LEA - AI102424 View the background to item CMB/184/25
CMB/185/25	Councillor A. Donnelly - CCTV on Porterstown Road - AI102652 View the background to item CMB/185/25
CMB/186/25	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Tenant-in-Situ Applications in this LEA - AI103061 View the background to item CMB/186/25
CMB/187/25	Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Number of Housing Allocations in this LEA - AI103062 View the background to item CMB/187/25
CMB/188/25	Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Standard of Social Houses in this LEA - AI103063 View the background to item CMB/188/25
CMB/189/25	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Taking in Charge of Castlefield Hall - AI103064 View the background to item CMB/189/25
CMB/190/25	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on NTA Meeting - AI103065 View the background to item CMB/190/25
CMB/191/25	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Allendale House - AI103066 View the background to item CMB/191/25
CMB/192/25	Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Usage of Meakstown Community Centre - AI102674 View the background to item CMB/192/25
CMB/193/25	Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Update on Community Centre for Churchfield - AI102675 View the background to item CMB/193/25
CMB/194/25	Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Auburn Avenue Walking and Cycling Scheme - AI102713 View the background to item CMB/194/25
CMB/195/25	Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Reusable Cup Project in this LEA - AI102802 View the background to item CMB/195/25
CMB/196/25	Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Granard Bridge - AI102959 View the background to item CMB/196/25
CMB/197/25	Councillor P. Quinlan - Allocation of Voids in this LEA - AI102720 View the background to item CMB/197/25
CMB/198/25	Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Laurel Lodge Playground - AI102796 View the background to item CMB/198/25
CMB/199/25	Councillor J. Walsh - Report on Litter Wardens for this LEA - AI102797 View the background to item CMB/199/25
CMB/200/25	Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Taking in Charge - Windmill Estate, Clonsilla - AI102798 View the background to item CMB/200/25
CMB/201/25	Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Walking and Cycling Route - Auburn Avenue/Old Navan Road - AI102799 View the background to item CMB/201/25
CMB/202/25	Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Royal Canal Greenway - AI102937 View the background to item CMB/202/25
CMB/203/25	Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Taking in Charge - Coolmine Woods - AI103082 View the background to item CMB/203/25
CMB/204/25	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on All-Weather Pitch - Corduff Park - AI103090 View the background to item CMB/204/25
CMB/205/25	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on Opening of Linear/Wellview Park - AI103091 View the background to item CMB/205/25
CMB/206/25	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on Reopening of Link Road - Tyrrelstown Plaza - AI103092 View the background to item CMB/206/25
CMB/207/25	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on Taking in Charge - Heathfield Estate - AI103093 View the background to item CMB/207/25
CMB/208/25	Applications for Funding.
CMB/208/25a	Applications for Community Funding Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and AGREED: “That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Community Funding in the attached report.”
CMB/208/25b	Applications for Sports Funding Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor G. Sheehan and seconded by Councillor E. Troy and AGREED: “That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Sports Funding in the attached report.”
CMB/209/25	New Play Spaces at Hartstown Park Mr. Michael Staunton, Executive Parks & Landscape Officer, Planning & Strategic Infrastructure Department and Ms. Jane McCorkell, Principal, Jane McCorkell Design provided an extensive presentation on New Play Spaces at Hartstown Park. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Ms. Jane McCorkell and Mr. Michael Staunton. The presentation was NOTED.
CMB/210/25	New Play Space at Hazelbury Park Mr. Michael Staunton, Executive Parks & Landscape Officer, Planning & Strategic Infrastructure Department and Mr. Tom Bradford, Principal Landscape Architect, TBLA provided a presentation on New Play Spaces at Hazelbury Park. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Mr. Tom Bradford and Mr. Michael Staunton. The presentation was NOTED.
CMB/211/25	Declaration of Roads/Taking in Charge
CMB/211/25a	Annaly Estate, Ongar The report was NOTED.
CMB/211/25b	Stralem Estate, Ongar The report was NOTED.
CMB/211/25c	Ongar Park, Public Green Area D15 The report was NOTED.
CMB/212/25	Draft Litter Management Plan Public Consultation Report Ms. Catherine O’ Donovan, Senior Executive Officer, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sports Department provided a presentation on the draft Litter Management Plan. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Ms. Catherine O’ Donovan and her colleague Ms Grainne Carroll, Administrative Officer, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sports Department. The presentation was NOTED.
CMB/213/25	Hartstown Road/Huntstown Way Junction Upgrades, Dublin 15 Mr. Kieran Maher, Senior Executive Engineer, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sports, provided a presentation on Hartstown/ Huntstown Way Junction Upgrade, Dublin 15. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Mr. Kieran Maher. The presentation was NOTED.
CMB/214/25	Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Update on the Installation of CCTVs in this LEA - AI102673 View the background to item CMB/214/25 The motion in the name of Councillor JK. Onwumereh was proposed by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and seconded by Councillor P. Quinlan. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated was ACCEPTED without discussion.
CMB/215/25	Councillor T. Doyle - Repair of Car Park at Sacred Heart of Jesus National School - Huntstown - AI099614 View the background to item CMB/215/25 It was agreed by members that this item would be DEFERRED.
CMB/216/25	Councillor E. Troy - Fly Postering in this LEA - AI102426 View the background to item CMB/216/25 The Motion in the name of Councillor E. Troy was proposed by Councillor E. Troy and seconded by Councillor G. Sheehan. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
CMB/217/25	ANNOUNCEMENT It was proposed to take Item Nos. 39 and 41 together. This was AGREED by the members.
CMB/218/25	Councillor M. McCamley - Update on Dunsink Master Plan regarding Dunsink Observatory - AI102427 View the background to item CMB/218/25 The motion in the name of Councillor M. Mc Camley was proposed by Councillor M. Mc Camley and seconded by Councillor S. Shovlin. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
CMB/219/25	Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Dunsink Development Plan - AI102803 View the background to item CMB/219/25 The motion in the name of Councillor S. Shovlin was proposed by Councillor S. Shovlin and seconded by Councillor M. Mc Camley. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
CMB/220/25	Councillor P. Quinlan - Reinstate Community Funding for Lanesborough Park - AI102719 View the background to item CMB/220/25 The motion in the name of Councillor P. Quinlan was proposed by Councillor P. Quinlan and seconded by Councillor G. Sheehan. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated was ACCEPTED without discussion.
CMB/221/25	Councillor J. Walsh - Parking at Balroy House - AI102936 View the background to item CMB/221/25 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor T. Leddy. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.
CMB/222/25	Councillor J. Burtchaell - Tyrrelstown to Ongar/Hansfield Bus Route - AI102993 View the background to item CMB/222/25 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Burtchaell was proposed by Councillor J. Burtchaell and seconded by Councillor G. Sheehan. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.
CMB/223/25	Councillor A. Donnelly - Bleeper Bikes in this LEA - AI103060 View the background to item CMB/223/25 The motion in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly and Seconded by B. Hanaphy The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
CMB/224/25	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update and Timeline for Pyrite Works - Corduff Park - AI103094 View the background to item CMB/224/25 The motion in the name of Councillor B. Hanaphy was proposed by Councillor B. Hanaphy and seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
CMB/225/25	Councillor T. Doyle - Update on the Clonsilla Framework Plan - AI100060 View the background to item CMB/225/25 It was agreed by members that this item would be DEFERRED
CMB/226/25	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Vacant Site - Huntstown Way and Blakestown Road - AI103059 View the background to item CMB/226/25 The motion in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly and seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated was ACCEPTED without discussion.
CMB/227/25	Councillor J. Walsh - Implementation of Biodiversity Actions for this LEA - AI103081 View the background to item CMB/227/25 The motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor M. McCamley The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.