It was PROPOSED by Councillor M. McCamley seconded by Councillor JK Onwumereh and RESOLVED –

“That the minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday the 7^th May 2026 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

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

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 18 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.

Following discussion, the Chair, Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan, instructed that a roll call vote be taken on the Motion and on a division, the voting resulted as follows:

FOR: 6 SIX

AGAINST: 6 SIX

ABSTAIN: 3 THREE

FOR: Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor B. Hanaphy, Councillor P. Quinlan, Councillor G. Sheehan, Councillor E. Troy

AGAINST: Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan, Councillor K. Dennison, Councillor T. Kitt, Councillor T. Leddy, Councillor J.K Onwumereh, Councillor S. Shovlin

ABSTAIN: Councillor T. Doyle, Councillor M. McCamley, Councillor J. Walsh

As there was an equal division on the vote, the Chair had the casting vote. The Chair advised she was AGAINST the Motion.

The Chair DECLARED the Motion FELL.

a               Applications for Community Funding

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was presented by Pauline Poole, Community Department.

Councillor B. Hanaphy excused herself from the meeting, citing a conflict of interest, as she is the chair of Corduff Community Centre.

Councillor G. Sheehan excused himself from the meeting, citing a conflict of interest, as he is director on the Shared Facility Executive of Ongar Community Centre.

Councillor A. Donnelly excused herself from the meeting, citing a conflict of interest, as she is the chair of Corduff Community Centre.

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.” 

b               Applications for Sports Funding

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was presented by Owen McGrath, Community Department.

Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and AGREED:  

“That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Sports Funding in the attached report.” 

c               Applications for Environmental Funding

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was presented by Jennifer Muscheidt, Environment Department.

Councillor S. Shovlin excused herself from the meeting, citing a conflict of interest, as she is a member of the committee for the Clonsilla Tidy Towns.

Councillor J. Walshexcused himself from the meeting, citing a conflict of interest, as he is a member of the steering group for the Blanchardstown Tidy Towns Committee.

Councillor G. Sheehan excused himself from the meeting, citing a conflict of interest, as he is a member of the committee for Ongar Tidy Towns.

Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor E. Troy and seconded by Councillor B. Hanaphy and AGREED:  

“That this Committee, recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Environmental Funding in the attached report.” 

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Following discussion the report was NOTED.

Safe Routes to School Round 2 updates

Following discussion the report was NOTED.

a        Letter from Iarnród Éireann dated 25th February 2026 regarding Cllr Walsh Motion Clarification on Train at Clonsilla Station

The correspondence which had been circulated was NOTED.

b       Letter from Deputy Chief Executive Hugh Creegan NTA dated 1st May 2026 regarding Cllr Quinlan Motion NTA Update on Bus Connects in Blanchardstown

The correspondence which had been circulated was NOTED.

c          Letter from Deputy Chief Executive Hugh Creegan NTA dated 6th May 2026 regarding Cllr Donnelly Motion Airport Bus for Dublin 15

The correspondence which had been circulated was NOTED.

d       Letter from Deputy Chief Executive Hugh Creegan NTA dated 6th May 2026 regarding Cllr Burtchaell Motion Inadequate Bus Services in Tyrrelstown and Hollystown

The correspondence which had been circulated was NOTED.

e        Letter from Deputy Chief Executive Hugh Creegan NTA dated 18th May 2026 regarding Cllr Shovlin Motion New Bus Stop Assessment -Luttrellstown Gate

The correspondence which had been circulated was NOTED.

e        Letter from Deputy Chief Executive Hugh Creegan NTA dated 18th May 2026 regarding Cllr Donnelly Motion Cancelled Buses in this LEA

The correspondence which had been circulated was NOTED.

g        Letter from Minister of Transport Darragh O'Brien TD dated 25th May 2026 regarding Cllr Walsh Motion National Registration of Scrambler Bikes - Fingal West Local Community Safety Partnership

The correspondence which had been circulated was NOTED.

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It was AGREED to take item 23 and item 30 concurrently.

The motion in the name of Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan and Councillor T. Kitt was proposed by Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan and seconded by Councillor T. Kitt.

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

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

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.

Following discussion, the Chair, instructed that a roll call vote be taken on a division, the voting resulted as follows:

FOR: 6 SIX

AGAINST: 6 SIX

ABSTAIN: 3 THREE

FOR: Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor B. Hanaphy, Councillor P. Quinlan, Councillor G. Sheehan, Councillor E. Troy

AGAINST: Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan, Councillor K. Dennison, Councillor T. Kitt, Councillor T. Leddy, Councillor J.K Onwumereh, Councillor S. Shovlin

ABSTAIN:Councillor T. Doyle, Councillor M. McCamley, Councillor J. Walsh

As there was an equal division on the vote, the Chair had the casting vote. The Chair advised she was AGAINST the Motion.

The Chair DECLARED the Motion FELL

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 report was ACCEPTED.

It was AGREED to take item 27 and item 29 concurrently.

The Motion in the name of Councillor E. Troy was proposed by Councillor G. Sheehan and Seconded by Councillor E. Troy.

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

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 Motion was AGREED.

The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh, Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan, Councillor T. Leddy, Councillor S. Shovlin was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh 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.

The Motion in the name of Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor T. Doyle, Councillor B. Hanaphy, Councillor G. Sheehan, Councillor J. Walsh was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly 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.

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, the report was ACCEPTED.

The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Burtchaell was 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.

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.

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.

The Motion in the name of Councillor B. Hanaphy was proposed by Councillor B. Hanaphy 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.