Agenda and minutes

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

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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.

 

CMB/508/26

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Blanchardstown - Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) Meeting held on Thursday the 5th of March 2026

It was PROPOSED by Councillor M. McCamley seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly and RESOLVED –

 

“That the minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday the 5th March 2026 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

 

QUESTIONS

It was proposed by Councillor T. Kitt seconded by Councillor M. McCamley and RESOLVED-

 

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 20 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”

 

CMB/509/26

Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Tolka Valley Regional Park Development Plan - AI107137

CMB/510/26

Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Active Travel Project in this LEA - AI107296

CMB/511/26

Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on the Liffey Valley Management Advisory Committee - AI107481

CMB/512/26

Councillor S. Shovlin - Seating Modifications in the Draíocht - AI107558

CMB/513/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Taking in Charge of Castlefield Hall - AI107700

CMB/514/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Taking in Charge of Phibblestown Wood - AI107701

CMB/515/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Biodiversity Projects in this LEA - AI107702

CMB/516/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Four-Bedroom Houses in this LEA - AI107703

CMB/517/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Protection of Heritage Properties in this LEA - AI107704

CMB/518/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Grand Marshal for St Patrick's Day Parade - AI107699

CMB/519/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Homeless Accommodation Figures in Dublin 15 - AI107718

CMB/520/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Notice of Termination Figures in Dublin 15 - AI107719

CMB/521/26

Councillor B. Hanaphy - Social Houses Units and Sizes in Tyrrelstown - AI107720

CMB/522/26

Councillor J. Walsh - Report on Blanchardstown to Castleknock Cycle Path - AI107722

CMB/523/26

Councillor J. Walsh - Works at Auburn Avenue Walking and Cycling Route - AI107723

CMB/524/26

Councillor J. Walsh - Vacant Housing Numbers in Dublin 15 - AI107724

CMB/525/26

Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Planning Enforcement at Elm Lodge, Castleknock - AI107725

CMB/526/26

Councillor J. Walsh - Outline of Plans at Shackleton Mill - AI107726

CMB/527/26

Councillor J. Walsh - Provision of Defibrillators in this LEA - AI107727

CMB/528/26

Applications for Funding

CMB/528/26a

Applications for Community Funding

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was presented by Leah Walsh, Community Department. During discussion, Councillor P. Quinlan stated his opposition to the funding proposed to be allocated for the Irish Red Cross. This opposition was noted by the Chair and noted that Councillor P. Quinlan was the sole dissenting voice in terms of the proposed allocation to the Irish Red Cross. The Chair also advised that the decision on the Funding Report is taken at the Full Council Meeting. Councillor P. Quinlan enquired if he could raise his opposition on this matter at the Full Council Meeting. The Chair advised that he could do so.

 

Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor M. McCamley and seconded by Councillor JK. Onwumereh and AGREED:  

 

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

 

Housing Business

CMB/529/26

Financial assistance to Approved Housing Bodies under the Capital Assistance Scheme - Call for CAS 2017 to provide units of living accommodation in the Fingal area

Following discussion the report was NOTED.

 

CMB/530/26

Correspondence

CMB/530/26a

Letter from National Transport Authority dated 10th March 2026 regarding Cllr Walsh Motion Ghost Buses in Dublin 15

The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.

 

CMB/530/26b

Letter from National Transport Authority dated 10th March 2026 regarding Cllr Burtchaell Motion Inadequate Bus Services in Tyrrelstown and Hollystown

The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.

 

CMB/530/26c

Letter from DDLETB received 11th March 2026 regarding Cllr Walsh Motion Second Special School in this LEA

The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.

 

CMB/530/26d

Letter from National Transport Authority dated 16th March 2026 regarding Cllr Walsh Motion Five Year Traffic Study in this LEA

The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.

 

MOTIONS

CMB/531/26

Councillor P. Quinlan - Dedicated Deportation Centre in this LEA - AI106073

CMB/532/26

Councillor J. Burtchaell - Community Bus for Seniors in Dublin 15 - AI106619

The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Burtchaell was proposed by Councillor J. Burtchaell 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/533/26

Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Request to Prioritise Anchor Tenancy for Tyrrelstown United FC - AI106795

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.

 

CMB/534/26

Councillor M. McCamley - Update on Rotunda Hospital - AI107320

This Motion, with the permission of the meeting, was WITHDRAWN by Councillor M. McCamley.

 

CMB/535/26

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

This item was DEFERRED.

 

CMB/536/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Active Travel Plans for the Clonsilla Framework Plan - AI107705

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 report was ACCEPTED.

 

The meeting also agreed that this matter should return to a future meeting as a headed item.

 

CMB/537/26

Councillor J. Walsh - Meeting of the Joint Liffey Valley Management Advisory Committee - AI107721

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/538/26

Councillor P. Quinlan - Millennium Park Monument - AI106500

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/539/26

Councillor JK. Onwumereh - Review of Public Transport Access in Tyrrelstown/Kilmartin/Hollystown - AI106804

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

 

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

 

CMB/540/26

Councillor M. McCamley - Extra Tourism Capacity in this LEA - AI107378 printed

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/541/26

Councillor T. Leddy - Mural between Fortlawn Crescent and Sheepmoor Green - AI107385

The Motion in the name of Councillor T. Leddy was proposed by Councillor T. Leddy 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/542/26

Councillor J. Walsh and Councillor T. Leddy - Protecting Ashleigh Green Space - AI107141

The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh and Councillor T. Leddy was proposed by Councillor J. Walsh and Seconded by Councillor T. Leddy.

 

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

CMB/543/26

Councillor A. Donnelly - Installation of Electric Charging Points in Dublin 15 Parks - AI107696

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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