Agenda for Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee (Services B - Strategic & General Matters) on Thursday, 5th February, 2026, 3.30 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee (Services B - Strategic & General Matters) - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 3.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Grove Road, Blanchardstown/MS Teams

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Items
No.	Item
	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.
CMB/429/26	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Blanchardstown - Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee (Services B - Strategic and General Matters) Meeting held on Thursday the 13th of January 2026 It was PROPOSED by Councillor M. McCamley seconded by Councillor E. Troy and RESOLVED – “That the minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 13^th January 2026 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
CMB/430/26	QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh seconded by Councillor P. Quinlan and RESOLVED- “That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 23 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
CMB/431/26	Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Litter Hotspots in this LEA - AI106067 View the background to item CMB/431/26
CMB/432/26	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Hartstown Park Playground - AI106064 View the background to item CMB/432/26
CMB/433/26	Councillor A. Donnelly - Vacant Homes in this LEA - AI106425 View the background to item CMB/433/26
CMB/434/26	Councillor A. Donnelly - Notices to Quit in this LEA in 2025 - AI106426 View the background to item CMB/434/26
CMB/435/26	Councillor A. Donnelly - Retrofitted Council Houses in this LEA - AI106427 View the background to item CMB/435/26
CMB/436/26	Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Customer Care Unit at Grove Road - AI106502 View the background to item CMB/436/26
CMB/437/26	Councillor S. Shovlin - Climate Action Community Grants in Dublin 15 - AI106070 View the background to item CMB/437/26
CMB/438/26	Councillor S. Shovlin - Cycle Lane Update - Carpenterstown to Phoenix Park - AI106072 View the background to item CMB/438/26
CMB/439/26	Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Taking in Charge of Riverwood Square, Castleknock - AI106268 View the background to item CMB/439/26
CMB/440/26	Councillor S. Shovlin - Litter Inspection in Coolmine Industrial Estate - AI106305 View the background to item CMB/440/26
CMB/441/26	Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Application - Royal Canal Greenway - AI106412 View the background to item CMB/441/26
CMB/442/26	Councillor E. Troy - Infill House at Whitestown Avenue - AI106176 View the background to item CMB/442/26
CMB/443/26	Councillor P. Quinlan - Map showing Lands in this LEA - AI106254 View the background to item CMB/443/26
CMB/444/26	Councillor P. Quinlan - Disclosure of Ownership of Land in this LEA - AI106255 View the background to item CMB/444/26
CMB/445/26	Councillor P. Quinlan - Disclosure of Land in this LEA - AI106256 View the background to item CMB/445/26
CMB/446/26	Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan - Access to Edmund Rice College - AI106448 View the background to item CMB/446/26
CMB/447/26	Councillor G. Sheehan - Average Waiting Time for Social Housing in this LEA - AI106503 View the background to item CMB/447/26
CMB/448/26	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Downsizing Council Tenants in Dublin 15 - AI106504 View the background to item CMB/448/26
CMB/449/26	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Housing Voids in Dublin 15 - AI106505 View the background to item CMB/449/26
CMB/450/26	Councillor B. Hanaphy - 2025 Notices to Quit Numbers in Dublin 15 - AI106506 View the background to item CMB/450/26
CMB/451/26	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Current Notices to Quit Numbers in Dublin 15 - AI106507 View the background to item CMB/451/26
CMB/452/26	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Purchased Housing Units in Dublin 15 - Compulsory Order System 2025 - AI106508 View the background to item CMB/452/26
CMB/453/26	Applications for Funding
CMB/453/26a	Applications for Community Funding It was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh 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.”
CMB/453/26b	Applications for Sports Funding Following a discussion Councillor J. Burtchaell raised a query regarding the content of the report. It was agreed the meeting would seek clarity and this item would be revisited at the end of the meeting.
CMB/454/26	Part XI of the Planning & Development Act 2000 and Part VIII of the Local Government Planning & Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for the Proposed Demolition of 4 no. dwellings and development of 21 no. dwellings at Fortlawn Avenue and Fortlawn Park, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Following discussion the presentation was NOTED. The Chair advised a Motion had been submitted from the floor in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor J. Walsh, Councillor B. Hanaphy, Councillor M. McCamley. The Motion was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly and seconded by Councillor J. Walsh. The Motion Read: “That this committee reaffirms its opposition to the “Fortlawn Part 8 planning proposal” as presented on 5th February 2026, in line with two motions previously agreed by the Area committee on 4th September and a further motion on 6th November, seeking a revised plan which did not necessitate the demolition of family homes”. Following a discussion the Chair advised a roll call vote with respect to the Motion submitted from the floor, and on a division the voting resulted as follows: FOR: 8 EIGHT AGAINST: 3 THREE ABSTAIN: 2 TWO FOR: Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor B. Hanaphy Councillor M. McCamley, Councillor P. Quinlan, Councillor G. Sheehan, Councillor E. Troy, Councillor J. Walsh. AGAINST: Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan, Councillor K. Dennison, Councillor J.K Onwumereh. ABSTAIN: Councillor S. Shovlin. Councillor T. Leddy. The Chair DECLARED the motion PASSED.
CMB/455/26	Proposed Disposals
CMB/455/26a	Notice of Proposed Disposal of Land at Tyrrelstown, Co. Dublin to Glenveagh Properties Plc. 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 at Tyrrelstown, Co Dublin to Glenveagh properties Plc. Following discussion the report was NOTED.
CMB/455/26b	Notice of proposed grant of wayleave at Dunsink Lane, Finglas, Dublin 11, to Zayo Infrastructure Ireland Limited Mr. Michael Campbell, Senior Staff Officer of Economic, Enterprise, Tourism, Culture & Development Department gave a report for noting by the Area Committee on grant of wayleave at Dunsink Lane, Finglas, Dublin 11, to Zayo Infrastructure Ireland Limited. Following discussion the report was NOTED.
CMB/456/26	Quiet Streets Applications 2026 Ms. Emma Court, Walking and Cycling Officer, Climate Action, Active Travel & Sports Department provided a presentation on Quiet Streets Applications 2026. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Ms. Court and Ms. Sinead Murphy, Senior Engineer, Climate Action and Active Travel & Sports Department. Following discussion the presentation was NOTED.
CMB/457/26	Correspondence
CMB/457/26a	Email from Private Secretary of Michael Moynihan TD received 7th January 2026 regarding Cllr Walsh Motion Second Special School in this LEA The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/457/26b	Email from Uisce Éireann dated 12th January 2026 regarding Cllr Hanaphy Motion - Ongoing Malodour in Mulhuddart The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/457/26c	Email from Private Secretary of James Browne T.D. dated 15th January 2026 regarding Cllr Donnelly Motion Funding for Step Down Housing in this LEA The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/457/26d	Email from Private Secretary of Hildegarde Naughton TD received 21st January 2026 regarding Cllr Coppinger Motion Ériu Community College Location The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/458/26	Councillor M. McCamley - Tourism Group in Dublin 15 - AI105280 View the background to item CMB/458/26 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.
CMB/459/26	Councillor P. Quinlan - Local Area Plan for Meakstown - AI105763 View the background to item CMB/459/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Quinlan was proposed by Councillor P. Quinlan. No seconder was noted.
CMB/460/26	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on Income Ceiling for Social Housing in this LEA - AI105944 View the background to item CMB/460/26 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/461/26	Councillor J. Walsh - Clarification on Train at Clonsilla Station - AI106041 View the background to item CMB/461/26 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.
CMB/462/26	Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Implementation of Dunsink LAP - AI106054 View the background to item CMB/462/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor JK. Onwumereh was proposed by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and Seconded by Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.
CMB/463/26	Councillor S. Shovlin - Halloween Events for Dublin 15 - AI106071 View the background to item CMB/463/26 As Councillor S. Shovlin was not present when this Motion was reached. This Motion will be carried over to the next Area Committee Meeting in March.
CMB/464/26	Councillor E. Troy - Monthly Update on Vacant Council Houses - AI106175 View the background to item CMB/464/26 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, it was AGREED the Motion would be referred to the Housing Strategic Policy Committee.
CMB/465/26	Councillor A. Donnelly - Airport Bus for Dublin 15 - AI106308 View the background to item CMB/465/26 The Motion in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly as 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.
CMB/466/26	Councillor T. Leddy - Dunsink LAP Renaming - AI106325 View the background to item CMB/466/26 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.
CMB/467/26	Councillor J. Walsh - Ghost Buses in Dublin 15 - AI106223 View the background to item CMB/467/26 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.
CMB/468/26	Councillor A. Donnelly - Childcare Funding in Dublin 15 - AI106493 View the background to item CMB/468/26 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 ACCEPTED without discussion.
	ANNOUNCEMENT b Applications for Sports Funding An amended report was circulated to all members during the meeting. The amended report was displayed for members. It was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and seconded by Councillor M. McCamley and AGREED: “That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Sports Funding in the amended report.”