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 the Blanchardstown - Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General) Meeting Held on Thursday the 4th December 2025. It was PROPOSED by Councillor G. Sheehan 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 4th December 2025 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.” |
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED-
“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 28 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.” |
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Councillor J. Burtchaell - Designated Parking for Residents - Avondale Apartments - AI105434 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Malodour in Mulhuddart - AI105498 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on Taking in Charge of Brandon Square - AI105925 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on HMD Form Applications in this LEA - AI105926 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on Notices of Termination in this LEA - AI105927 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on Housing Voids in this LEA - AI105928 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Taking in Charge of Liscappagh Estate - AI105945 |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on the Taking in Charge of Heathfield Estate - AI105946 |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Water Pumps Replacement at Diswellstown - AI105515 |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on the Ongar Barnhill Road Project - AI105579 |
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Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Lands at St. Catherine's Park - AI105806 |
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Councillor P. Quinlan - Update on Manna Drones in this LEA - AI10566 |
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Councillor P. Quinlan - Update on Annual Rate Valuation for Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - AI105799 |
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Councillor P. Quinlan - Update on Net Annual Value assigned to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre - AI105798 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Taking in Charge of Estates in this LEA - AI105891 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Cycle Path from Castleknock to Blanchardstown via Farmleigh - AI105892 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Granard Bridge Project - AI105893 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Walking and Cycling Route at Auburn Avenue - AI105894 |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Inactive Planning Permissions in this LEA - AI105896 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Information on Short-Term Lets in this LEA - AI105929 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Barnhill Link Road - AI105930 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Private Rental Inspections in this LEA - AI105931 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Waste Ground on Hartstown Road - AI105932 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Litter Fines in this LEA - AI105933 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Land at the End of Huntstown Close - AI105934 |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on the Taking in Charge of Castlefield Hall - AI105942 |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Audit on Running Tracks in this LEA - AI106056 |
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Applications for Funding. |
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Applications for Community Funding It was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor G. Sheehan and AGREED:
“That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Community Funding in the attached report.” |
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Extension to the Kellystown Local Area Plan Ms. Deirdre Fallon, Senior Planner, Planning & Strategic Infrastructure Department provided a verbal presentation on the Extension to Kellystown Local Area Plan. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Ms. Fallon.
The presentation was NOTED. |
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Proposed Disposals |
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Notice of proposed disposal of land and grant of wayleave at Georgian Village, Castleknock, Dublin 15 to ESB Networks Mr. Michael Campbell, Senior Staff Officer of Economic, Enterprise, Tourism, Culture & Development Department gave a report for noting by the Area Committee on the Proposed disposal of land and grant of wayleave at Georgian Village, Castleknock, Dublin 15 to ESB networks.
Following discussion the report was NOTED. |
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Fingal Road Safety Plan 2025 / 2027 Mr. Larry Bergin, Senior Executive Engineer of Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel & Sports Department provided a presentation on Fingal Road Safety Plan 2025/ 2027. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Mr. Bergin.
The presentation was NOTED. |
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Correspondence |
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Letter from An Post dated 19th December 2025 regarding Cllr Onwumereh Motion - Regular Postal Services in this LEA The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED. |
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Email from Department of Education dated 24th December 2025 regarding Cllr Sheehan Motion - Repair of Potholes in Car Park - Huntstown NS The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED. |
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Email from Private Secretary to Michael Moynihan TD received 31st December 2025 regarding Cllr Coppinger Motion Urgent Intervention for the Provision of Education – Autism Spectrum Disorder and Additional Needs in this LEA The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED. |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Noise Mitigation Measures in Wilkinsons Brook - AI105501 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 J. Walsh - Five Year Traffic Study in this LEA - AI105210 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and Seconded by Councillor A Donnelly.
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 – Build Catholic Ethos Meánscoil in this LEA - AI105262 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 CONSIDERED.
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: 2 TWO
AGAINST: 7 SEVEN
ABSTAIN: 1 ONE
FOR: Councillor P. Quinlan, Councillor G. Sheehan.
AGAINST: Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor E. Carbone–Mangan, Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor B. Hanaphy, Councillor T. Kitt, Councillor J.K Onwumereh, Councillor J. Walsh.
ABSTAIN: Councillor T. Leddy
The Chair DECLARED the Motion FELL. |
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Councillor M. McCamley - Tourism Group in Dublin 15 - AI105280 This item was DEFERRED. |
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Councillor T. Leddy - Viability of Active Travel Plan for Lucan North - AI105675 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 Motion was AGREED. |
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Councillor J. Burtchaell - Inadequate Bus Services in Tyrrelstown and Hollystown - AI105733 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. |
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Councillor A. Donnelly - Cancelled Buses in this LEA - AI105941 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 CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED. |
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Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Need for Mini Recreative Facility for Curragh Hall Green & Environs - AI106053 The Motion in the name of Councillor JK. Onwumereh was proposed by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and Seconded by Councillor T. Kitt.
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 - Large-scale Fingal Developments in Finglas - AI105263 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Quinlan was proposed by Councillor P. Quinlan. No seconder was noted. |
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Councillor J. Walsh - Local Transport Plan for Blanchardstown - AI105895 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and Seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy.
An amended motion was submitted in the name of Councillor J. Walsh. The amended motion was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and AGREED.
The Amended Motion to Read:
"That this Committee calls upon the Chief Executive to initiate and develop a Local Transport Plan for the Blanchardstown Centre, as required by Objective: CMO5 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, to provide an accurate roadmap for planning of public transport needs in the coming years."
Following discussion the amended motion was AGREED. |
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Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on Pyrite in Corduff Park - AI105943 The Motion in the name of Councillor B. Hanaphy was proposed by Councillor B. Hanaphy and Seconded by Councillor J. Walsh.
Ms. Emma Maxwell, Administrative Officer of the Housing Department provided an update on pyrite remediation works in Corduff Park.
Following discussion the report was ACCEPTED. |
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