Agenda and minutes

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

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ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

 

VISITORS TO THE CHAMBER

 

Mr. Dara McGowan & Ms. Gráinne Duffy, EirGrid. 

 

 

CMB/544/26

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Blanchardstown - Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General) Meeting held on Thursday, 2nd April, 2026

It was PROPOSED by Councillor M. McCamley seconded by Councillor G. Sheehan and RESOLVED –

 

“That the minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 2nd April 2026 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

 

QUESTIONS

It was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley seconded by Councillor J. Walsh and RESOLVED-

 

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 16 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

 

CMB/545/26

Councillor S. Shovlin - List of Council Lands at St. Catherine's Park - AI107735

CMB/546/26

Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Royal Canal Greenway - AI108317

CMB/547/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Activities Box in Millennium Park - AI108046

CMB/548/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on the Taking in Charge of Castlefield Hall - AI108178

CMB/549/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on the Taking in Charge of Phibblestown Wood - AI108180

CMB/550/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Installation of CCTV at Littlepace Shops - AI108182

CMB/551/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Public Bicycles in Dublin 15 - AI108183

CMB/552/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Housing Forum Meetings in this LEA - AI108185

CMB/553/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - NTQs and Homeless Assessments in this LEA - AI108186

CMB/554/26

Councillor G. Sheehan - Ongar Barnhill Road Post-Opening Review - AI108058

CMB/555/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on Vacant Properties in Parnell Estate - AI108312

CMB/556/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on NTQs in Dublin 15 - AI108313

CMB/557/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on Homeless Figures in Dublin 15 - AI108314

CMB/558/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on Estates Taken in Charge in Tyrrelstown, Hollystown and Hollywoodrath - AI108315

CMB/559/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Update on Taking in Charge of Brandon Square - AI108316

CMB/560/26

Applications for Funding.

CMB/560/26a

Applications for Community Funding

Following discussion, 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 Community Funding in the attached report.” 

 

CMB/560/26b

Applications for Sports Funding

Following discussion, 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 Sports Funding in the attached report.” 

 

CMB/561/26

Proposed Disposals

CMB/561/26a

Notice of proposed renewal of lease of land at Cappoge, Finglas, Co. Dublin, to Vantage Towers Limited

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 renewal of lease of land at Cappoge, Finglas, Co. Dublin, to Vantage Towers Limited

 

Following discussion the report was NOTED.

 

CMB/561/26b

Notice of proposed renewal of lease of land at Meakstown, Finglas, Co. Dublin, to Vantage Towers Limited

Mr. Michael Campbell, Senior Staff Officer of Economic, Enterprise, Tourism, Culture & Development Department gave a report for noting by the Area Committee on proposed renewal of lease of land at Meakstown, Finglas, Co. Dublin, to Vantage Towers Limited.

 

Following discussion the report was NOTED.

 

CMB/562/26

Clonee to Blanchardstown Walking and Cycling Scheme

Mr. Kieran Maher, Senior Executive Engineer, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sports Department, provided a presentation on Clonee to Blanchardstown Walking and Cycling Scheme. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Mr. Maher.

 

Following discussion the presentation was NOTED.

 

CMB/563/26

Update on the Fingal East Meath Grid Reinforcement Project and the East Meath North Dublin Grid Upgrade Project

Mr. Dara McGowan, Project Manager, EirGrid & Ms. Gráinne Duffy, Community Liaison Officer, EirGrid provided a presentation on an update on the Fingal East Meath Grid Reinforcement Project and the East Meath North Dublin Grid Upgrade Project. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Mr. McGowan and Ms. Duffy.

 

Following discussion the presentation was NOTED.

 

CMB/564/26

Correspondence.

Ms. Sara Mc Avoy, Senior Executive Officer, Meeting Administrator advised members follow up emails have been sent by Corporate Services in relation to Items 21a, 21b and 21c, to the relevant departments as outlined in the reply. Members will receive a further update on each item when a reply is received by Corporate Services.

 

CMB/564/26a

Email from Private Secretary of Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD dated 26th March 2026 regarding Cllr Walsh Motion Danu Community School

The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.

 

CMB/564/26b

Email from Private Secretary of Hildegarde Naughton TD dated 26th March 2026 regarding Cllr Walsh Motion Danu Community School

The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.

 

CMB/564/26c

Email from Private Secretary of Minister O'Brien TD dated 17th April 2026 regarding Cllr Donnelly Motion Cancelled Buses in this LEA

The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.

 

CMB/565/26

Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Residents Car Park Allocation - Church Fields - AI106436

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 report was ACCEPTED.

 

CMB/566/26

Councillor E. Troy - Pathways on the Royal Canal - AI107525

The Motion in the name of Councillor E. Troy was proposed by Councillor G. Sheehan 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/567/26

Councillor P. Quinlan - Protection of Green Space in Dunsink and Scribblestown - AI106498

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 and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.

 

CMB/568/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Environmental Impact of Nitrous Oxide in this LEA - AI107697

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.

 

CMB/569/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Increase Height of Boundary Fencing at Church Fields - AI108060

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/570/26

Councillor J. Burtchaell - Exclusion of Dublin 15 Schools from Deis Plus Scheme - AI108164

The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Burtchaell as proposed by Councillor J. Burtchaell 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/571/26

Councillor S. Shovlin - Naming of New Access Lane/Road at St. Mochta's Football Club - AI108172

The Motion in the name of Councillor S. Shovlin was proposed by Councillor S. Shovlin and Seconded by Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED

 

CMB/572/26

Councillor J. Walsh - National Registration of Scrambler Bikes - Fingal West Local Community Safety Partnership - AI108307

The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh as proposed by 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/573/26

Councillor P. Quinlan - Opposition to Casinos in this LEA - AI106499

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 and following discussion the Motion was AGREED.

 

CMB/574/26

Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Investigate Unfinished Development - Heathfield Estate - AI106877

The Motion in the name of Councillor JK. Onwumereh was proposed by 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 report was ACCEPTED.

 

CMB/575/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Report on Strategic Plan for Tolka Valley Park - AI108061

The Motion in the name of Councillor B. Hanaphy was proposed by B. Hanaphy and Seconded by Councillor M. McCamley.

 

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.

 

CMB/576/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Expansion of Powerstown Allotments - AI108085

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/577/26

Councillor J. Walsh - Community Activities Funding in this LEA - AI108308

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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