Agenda and minutes
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ANNOUNCEMENT The Area Chairperson, Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan, at the start of the meeting reminded members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Blanchardstown - Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General) Meeting Held on Thursday the 5th of February 2026 It was PROPOSED by Councillor M. McCamley seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday the 5th February 2026 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh seconded by Councillor M McCamley and RESOLVED-
“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 26 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
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Councillor J. Burtchaell - Report on Data Centres in this LEA - AI106739 |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Audit on Boarded-up Homes in this LEA - AI106803 |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Update on Taking in Charge in Tyrrelstown - AI106873 |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Update on Taking in Charge of Brandon Square, Tyrrelstown - AI106874 |
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Councillor M. McCamley - Garda Request for Tyrrelstown Plaza - AI106850 |
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Councillor M. McCamley - Update on Community Building at Apurva Charity, Powerstown - AI106979 |
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Councillor M. McCamley - Update on Taking in Charge of Brandon Square - AI106980 |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Appointment of Contractor for Castlefield Hall - AI106876 |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Clonsilla Framework Plan - AI107014 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on CCTV at Mick Walsh Park - AI106950 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on Refurbishments in Corduff Park - AI107090 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on Re-opening of Hollywood Road - AI107091 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Taking in Charge of Castlefield Hall - AI107053 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Taking in Charge of Phibblestown Wood - AI107054 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on CBL Applications in this LEA - AI107082 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Hazelbury Park Play Area - AI107084 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Provision of Farmers Market in Clonsilla - AI107087 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Christmas Market in Dublin 15 - AI107088 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Junction Upgrades at Hartstown/Huntstown - AI107089 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Enforcement of Planning on Unauthorised Drone Bases - AI107074 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Royal Canal Greenway - AI107075 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Vacant and Derelict Housing in Dublin 15 - AI107076 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - New All-Weather Pitch in Hamilton Park - AI107077 |
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Councillor G. Sheehan - Update on Drone Regulation in Dublin 15 - AI107078 |
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Councillor T. Leddy - Blanchardstown Shopping Centre Development - AI107093 |
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Applications for Funding. |
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Applications for Community Funding It was proposed by Councillor M McCamley and seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy and AGREED:
“That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Community Funding in the attached report.”
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Correspondence. |
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Email from Private Secretary of Helen McEntee TD received 30th January 2026 regarding Cllr Doyle Motion Repair of Car Park at Sacred Heart of Jesus National School The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
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Email from Private Secretary of Darragh O'Brien TD received 30th January 2026 regarding Cllr Burtchaell Motion Tyrrelstown to Ongar/Hansfield Bus Route The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
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Email from National Transport Authority dated 4th February 2026 regarding Cllr Burtchaell Motion Inadequate Bus Services in Tyrrelstown and Hollystown The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
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Email from Private Secretary of Darragh O’Brien TD dated 18th February 2026 regarding Cllr Donnelly Motion Airport Bus for Dublin 15 The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Halloween Events for Dublin 15 - AI106071 The Motion in the name of Councillor S. Shovlin was proposed by Councillor S. Shovlin and Seconded by Councillor J. Walsh.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Residence Car Park Allocation - Church Fields - AI106436 This item was DEFERRED.
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Councillor P. Quinlan - Motocross Area in this LEA - AI106496 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Quinlan was proposed by Councillor P. Quinlan and Seconded by Councillor E. Troy
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Following discussion an Amended Motion was submitted in the name of Councillor P. Quinlan. The amended motion was proposed by Councillor P. Quinlan and seconded by Councillor J. Burtchaell and AGREED.
The Amended Motion to Read:
“That the Chief Executive seeks to utilise Fingal’s own existing land holdings in the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart area for the purpose of establishing a Council operated motocross club and track with the aim of promoting safe, regulated motorsport activities, supporting local recreation and generating sustainable revenue for the Council through managed access and maintenance fees”.
FOR: 6 SIX
AGAINST: 6 SIX
ABSTAIN: 1 ONE
FOR: Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor T. Leddy, Councillor P. Quinlan, Councillor G. Sheehan, Councillor E. Troy,
AGAINST: Councillor E. Carbone – Mangan, Councillor T. Kitt, Councillor K. Dennison, Councillor J. Walsh, Councillor S. Shovlin, Councillor M. McCamley.
ABSTAIN: Councillor B. Hanaphy.
As there was an equal division on the vote, the Chair had the casting vote. The Chair advised she was AGAINST the Amended Motion.
The Chair DECLARED the Amended Motion FELL.
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Councillor T. Leddy - Installation of Five-a-Side Football Pitch at Hamilton Park - AI106837 The Motion in the name of Councillor T. Leddy was proposed by Councillor T. Leddy and Seconded by Councillor J. Walsh.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor M. McCamley - Vacant Ground at Hollywoodrath - AI106847 The Motion in the name of Councillor M. McCamley was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley and Seconded by Councillor J. Walsh.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Parking Issues for Residents at Church Fields Development - AI106961 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.
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Risk Assessment for Fortlawn Area - AI107052 The Motion in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly and Seconded by Councillor P. Quinlan.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the Chair Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan then instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows:
FOR: 10 TEN
AGAINST: 3 THREE
FOR: Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor B. Hanaphy, Councillor T. Leddy, Councillor M. McCamley, Councillor P. Quinlan, Councillor G. Sheehan, Councillor S. Shovlin, Councillor E. Troy, Councillor J. Walsh.
AGAINST: Councillor E. Carbone – Mangan, Councillor T. Kitt, Councillor K. Dennison
The Chair DECLARED the Motion PASSED.
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Councillor J. Walsh - Participation in New State-led Capital Programme in Dublin 15 - AI107071 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh as 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.
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Councillor P. Quinlan - Vacant Social Housing in Dublin 15 - AI105670 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Quinlan was proposed by Councillor P. Quinlan and Seconded by Councillor E. Troy.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion, the Chair Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan then instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows:
FOR: 1 ONE
AGAINST: 12 TWELVE
FOR: Councillor P. Quinlan.
AGAINST: Councillor E. Carbone – Mangan, Councillor T. Kitt, Councillor K. Dennison, Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor B. Hanaphy, Councillor T. Leddy, Councillor M. McCamley, Councillor G. Sheehan, Councillor S. Shovlin, Councillor E. Troy, Councillor J. Walsh.
The Chair DECLARED the Motion FELL.
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Councillor J. Walsh - Task Force on Special Education in Dublin 15 - AI107072 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.
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Housing Forum/Estate Management Meetings in this LEA - AI107083 The Motion in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly was proposed by A. Donnelly and Seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.
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