Agenda
Venue: Council Chamber - Grove Road, Blanchardstown/MS Teams
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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 1st of October 2026 |
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QUESTIONS |
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Councillor E. Troy - Biodiversity Project Park Drive - AI110412 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report outlining when the Council will undertake a biodiversity project for the area of Park Drive, as the area adjacent to the M50 was due to be drained in 2024 and a biodiversity project was due to take place in 2025, but neither occurred?” |
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Councillor E. Troy - Investigate Derelict Property - Castleknock Road - AI110505 “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to investigate what is happening with the derelict property on Castleknock Road named Oak Cottage, close to the Castleknock Road side of Auburn Avenue?” |
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Councillor G. Sheehan - Update on Inter-Authority Co-Ordination regarding Draft Dunsink UAP - AI110415 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on an inter-authority co-ordination between Fingal County Council and Dublin City Council regarding the Draft Dunsink Urban Area Plan, specifically, what joint structure, transport agreement (Active Travel/Greenway linkages) and shared infrastructure plans are in place to ensure seamless cross-boundary service delivery and traffic management between Fingal and Dublin City lands?” |
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Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan - Extension of Cycle Path towards Coolmine Roundabout - AI110547 “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to examining the feasibility of extending the existing cycle path towards the Coolmine roundabout, such an extension would enhance cyclist safety, improve connectivity and support the delivery of Active Travel objectives by encouraging greater uptake of cycling as a sustainable mode of transport?” |
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Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan and Councillor T. Kitt - Taking in Charge - Castleknock Cross - AI110613 “To ask the Chief Executive to advise when Castleknock Cross will be taken in charge?” |
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Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan and Councillor T. Kitt - Update on Lands in Damastown - AI110614 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the lands in Damastown that are currently “Sale Agreed” between Farmhand Limited and the Council?” |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Council-Owned Land - St. Catherine's Park - AI110552 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide: - a list of all lands acquired by Fingal County Council adjacent to St. Catherine's Park or at Bleech Green in the last ten years, - the current zoning status of these lands and - the Council’s intended use or long-term plans for these lands, including whether any future development or Part 8 proposals are being considered?” |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Granard Bridge - Castleknock - AI110689 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the pedestrian and cycling bridge at Granard Bridge, Castleknock Road, indicating the timeline for design, planning and completion of this project?” |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Castleknock to Blanchardstown Cycle Path - AI110793 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the plan and timeline for the cycle path from Castleknock to Blanchardstown via Farmleigh and to outline the indicative route, if any?” |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Update on Essential and Priority Access to Tyrrelstown Park - AI110561 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the request to establish essential and priority access to Tyrrelstown Park for residents of Kilmartin Grove, Wilkinsons Brooks and adjoining estates for ease of connection and movement?” |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Update on Taking in Charge of Brandon Square - AI110562 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the taking in charge process of Brandon Square, considering that this matter is unresolved?” |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Update on the Full Rehabilitation Works at the St. Margaret's Community Centre - AI110563 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the full rehabilitation works at the St. Margaret's Community Centre?” |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Update on Measures to Support Evictees During the Winter Mother in this LEA - AI110564 “To ask the Chief Executive to clarify what actions are being planned to support residents affected by eviction ahead of the anticipated cold winter months in this Local Electoral Area?” |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Update on Corduff Park Rehabilitation Works - AI110565 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on any progress on the rehabilitation works at Corduff Park and to confirm if the works are on target regarding the cost and delivery deadline?” |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Installation of "No Litter" Signage - Wellview - AI110620 “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to install “No Littering – Fines Apply” signage on the green at Wellview?” |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Inspections of Homeless Accommodations and Hubs - AI110828 “To ask the Chief Executive to advise and provide a report detailing who is responsible for carrying out inspections of homeless accommodation and hubs: - How many inspections have been carried out year to date? - Where rodents or bed bugs have been identified, what action was taken and what were the outcomes? - What procedures are in place to ensure that infestations are resolved and accommodation is safe for residents?” |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Tolka Trout Anglers Association - AI110829 “To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be giving to arrange a meeting with the Tolka Trout Anglers Association regarding the condition of the riverbanks?” |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Private Properties Inspections in this LEA - AI110833 “To ask the Chief Executive to outline how many inspections have been carried out this year on private properties in this Local Electoral Area and to advise on how many landlords have carried out the relevant repairs post inspection?” |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy -Taking in Charge - Brandon Square - AI110834 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the taking in charge of Brandon Square?” |
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Councillor P. Quinlan - ESB Substation - Fortlawn - AI110789 “To ask the Chief Executive to advise if the ESB has informed the Council where the new substation at Fortlawn will be located and, if it is on Council land, to disclose its proposed location?” |
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Councillor P. Quinlan - Keeping the Two Occupied Homes - Fortlawn Part VIII - AI110790 “To ask the Chief Executive to advise if the Fortlawn Part VIII Scheme can be amended to keep the two occupied homes, turned to face their respective roads, while the remainder of the scheme proceeds as planned, and if so, what steps and timeline are needed to make that change?” |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Development Levies in this LEA - AI110812 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a breakdown of development levies per Local Electoral Area (Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar) in tabular form for 2023, 2024, 2025 and year to date?” |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Rates Collection in this LEA - AI110813 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a breakdown of rates collected in this Local Electoral Area in tabular form for 2023, 2024, 2025 and year to date?” |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Taking in Charge Castlefield Hall - AI110847 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide an update on the taking in charge of Castlefield Hall?” |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Housing Delivery in this LEA - AI110848 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report in tabular form breaking down the number of houses/apartments delivered in 2025 in this Local Electoral Area and a breakdown to include Council delivery of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom houses/apartments and Approved Housing Bodies delivery of same?’’ |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Number of Choice Based Lettings in this LEA - AI110850 “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the number of homes advertised on Choice Based Letting in this Local Electoral Area, year to date 2026?’’ |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Vacant Homes in this LEA - AI110851 ‘’To ask the Chief Executive to
provide a report on the current number of vacant homes in this
Local Electoral Area with expected re-letting
dates?’’ |
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STRATEGIC INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORT BUSINESS |
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River Liffey Weirs Project |
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ECONOMIC, COMMUNITY & CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Proposed Disposals |
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Notice of Proposed Disposal of land adjacent to 1b Willow Wood Grove, Dublin 15 to Catherine & Laurence Cushion |
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Notice of Proposed Grant of Wayleave at Church Fields, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 to Uisce Éireann |
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GENERAL BUSINESS |
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Correspondence |
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Email dated 30th September 2026 from Office of Public Works regarding Cllr. E. Troy Motion - Accessibility for Older People using the Phoenix Park |
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Email dated 20th October 2026 from National Transport Authority regarding Cllr. J. Walsh and Cllr. M. McCamley Motion - Luas Route to Tyrrelstown |
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Email dated 21st October 2026 from National Transport Authority regarding Cllr. J. Walsh Motion - N8 Bus Service to Dublin Airport |
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MOTIONS |
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Councillor T. Leddy - Pedestrian Access at Mulberry Estate - AI109860 “That the Chief Executive commits to preventing pedestrian access between the Mulberry Estate and the new Orchards Gate Lodge development on the Carpenterstown Road.” |
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Councillor E. Troy - Report on Bus Stops in this LEA - AI110411 “That the Chief Executive write to Transport for Ireland (TFI) to report to the Council when they have conducted an audit on their bus stop information displays in this Local Electoral Area, the bus information sign in Blanchardstown Village at the old Garda Station, Stop Numbers 1841 and 1840 (at Justin's) in Blanchardstown as they have not worked for at least six months.” |
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Councillor J. Walsh - New School Building - Coolmine Community School - AI110535 “That this Area Committee calls upon the Minister for Education to approve the application to finance a new school building for Coolmine Community School and to initiate the five-stage design and construction process for a new school.” |
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Councillor K. Relihan - Extension of Cycle Path - Riverwood Estate to Luttrell Park Drive - AI110555 “That the Chief Executive gives consideration to extending the cycle path which begins at the pillars at the entrance to the Riverwood Estate along the Luttrell Park Road as far as the Luttrell Park Drive junction.” |
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Councillor J. Burtchaell - Update on Development of All-Weather Facility in Damastown Park - AI110558 “That the Chief Executive provides an update on the status of the Clonee United FC and Erin go Bragh joint application for the development of an All-weather facility in Damastown Park.” |
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Councillor A. Donnelly/Councillor B. Hanaphy/Councillor J. Burtchaell - St. Joseph's Horse and Pony Club - AI110811 “That the
Chief Executive secures funding for a permanent site within the
Dunsink lands for St. Joseph's Horse and Pony Club and for
community equestrian activity, with stabling, grazing, arena and
safe access for the club users.” |
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Councillor K. Relihan - Dumping of Supermarket Trolleys in Whitestown Estate - AI110653 “That the Chief Executive liaises with the Environment team on behalf of the Whitestown residents in relation to an ongoing issue with supermarket trolleys from the nearby Lidl in Blakestown being dumped in the estate, some of the residents have raised the matter directly with the supermarket, but as of yet, have not received a satisfactory response and no remedial action has been taken.” |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Works on Castleknock Road - Outside Scoil Bhríde - AI110792 “That the Chief Executive considers reviewing the impact on traffic following the recent works on Castleknock Road adjacent to the gate of Scoil Bhríde National School and clarify what action can be taken in the short term to improve traffic flow and ensure safety for cyclists.” |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Phibblestown Wood Taking in Charge - AI110830 “That the Chief Executive provides an update on the taking in charge of Phibblestown Wood and advise if the bondholder engaged and mobilised a contractor, has the bondholder informed the Council of a start date or of an appointed contractor and report on what work has been undertaken by this Council to move this process along.” |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Housing Maintenance Repairs in this LEA - AI110832 “That the Chief Executive clarifies who holds responsibility and oversight for housing maintenance, including the reporting and accountability of housing repairs in this Local Electoral Area.” |
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