Agenda for Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee (Services B - Strategic & General Matters) on Thursday, 3rd September, 2026, 3.30 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Area Committee (Services B - Strategic & General Matters) - Thursday, 3rd September, 2026 3.30 pm

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

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Items
No.	Item
CMB/1/22	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Blanchardstown - Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) Meeting held on Thursday the 4th of June 2026 It was PROPOSED by Councillor G. Sheehan seconded by Councillor T. Kitt and RESOLVED – “That the minutes of the Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart/Castleknock/Ongar Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday the 4^th June 2026 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.” QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor G. Sheehan seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly and RESOLVED- “That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 30 inclusive be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”
CMB/2/22	Councillor E. Troy - Purchase of HSE Building on Auburn Avenue - AI108518 View the background to item CMB/2/22
CMB/3/22	Councillor E. Troy - Bulky Waste Collection Service in this LEA - AI109120 View the background to item CMB/3/22
CMB/4/22	Councillor E. Troy - Report on Water Quality in Dublin 15
CMB/5/22	Councillor E. Troy - Dunsink Urban Area Plan Briefing Meeting
CMB/6/22	Councillor G. Sheehan - Clonee to Blanchardstown Cycling Route - AI108792 View the background to item CMB/6/22
CMB/7/22	Councillor G. Sheehan - Report on Clonsilla Old School House Masterplan - AI108794 View the background to item CMB/7/22
CMB/8/22	Councillor G. Sheehan - Update on Junction Upgrade at Hartstown Road/Huntstown Way - AI109561 View the background to item CMB/8/22
CMB/9/22	Councillor G. Sheehan - Update on Development of Site at Fortlawn - AI109562 View the background to item CMB/9/22
CMB/10/22	Councillor M. McCamley - Public Opening through Hollystown Golf Course - AI109030 View the background to item CMB/10/22
CMB/11/22	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Widening of Hard Shoulder on the R135 - AI109117 View the background to item CMB/11/22
CMB/12/22	Councillor B. Hanaphy - Additional Truck Stops along the R135 - AI109118 View the background to item CMB/12/22
CMB/13/22	Councillor B. Hanaphy – Update on Car Park - Tyrrelstown Park - AI10961 View the background to item CMB/13/22
CMB/14/22	Councillor S. Shovlin - Update on Engagement regarding Broadband in Castleknock - AI109166 View the background to item CMB/14/22
CMB/15/22	Councillor A. Donnelly - Free Period Product Availability in Public Toilets in this LEA - AI109420 View the background to item CMB/15/22
CMB/16/22	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on the Site at the corner of Blakestown Road and Huntstown Way - AI109421 View the background to item CMB/16/22
CMB/17/22	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Taking in Charge of Phibblestown Wood - AI109422 View the background to item CMB/17/22
CMB/18/22	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Taking in Charge of Castlefield Hall - AI109423 View the background to item CMB/18/22
CMB/19/22	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Vacant Properties in Dublin 15 - AI109481 View the background to item CMB/19/22
CMB/20/22	Councillor A. Donnelly - Update on Taking in Charge of Ongar Village - AI109505 View the background to item CMB/20/22
CMB/21/22	Councillor P. Quinlan - Update on the Consultation Process in for the Draft Dunsink Area Plan - AI109520 View the background to item CMB/21/22
CMB/22/22	Councillor P. Quinlan - Update on Response from Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the Draft Dunsink Urban Area Plan - AI109521 View the background to item CMB/22/22
CMB/23/22	Councillor P. Quinlan - Update on Submissions to the Dunsink Urban Area Plan - AI109522 View the background to item CMB/23/22
CMB/24/22	Councillor P. Quinlan - Report on Waste Deposited at Dunsink Landfill - AI109523 View the background to item CMB/24/22
CMB/25/22	Councillor P. Quinlan - Mapped inclusion of St Joseph's Horse and Pony Club in the Dunsink Urban Area Plan - AI109524 View the background to item CMB/25/22
CMB/26/22	Councillor P. Quinlan - Management of Dunsink Social Housing Allocations - AI109527 View the background to item CMB/26/22
CMB/27/22	Councillor P. Quinlan - Non-Compliances or Incidents Recorded at Dunsink Landfill - AI109536 View the background to item CMB/27/22
CMB/28/22	Councillor J. Walsh - Public Transport for Dunsink - AI109616 View the background to item CMB/28/22
CMB/29/22	Councillor J. Walsh - Update on Royal Canal Greenway - AI109617 View the background to item CMB/29/22
CMB/30/22	Councillor J. Walsh - Cycle Path to Phoenix Park - AI109618 View the background to item CMB/30/22
CMB/31/22	Applications for Funding
CMB/31/22a	Applications for Community Funding The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was presented by Leah Walshe, Community Department. Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor A. Donnelly 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/32/22	Applications for Sports Funding The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was presented by Noel McManus, Community Department. Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor T. Kitt and seconded by Councillor E. Troy and AGREED: “That this Committee, recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Sports Funding in the attached report.”
CMB/33/22	Proposed Disposals
CMB/33/22a	Proposed lease of land at Kellystown, Dublin 15 to St Mochta's Football Club, Porterstown Road, Dublin 15 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 lands at Kellystown, Dublin 15 to St Mochta’s Football Club. Following discussion the report was NOTED.
CMB/34/22	Local Sport and Physical Activity Plan 2024-2029 – Sports Department Strategy Update View the background to item CMB/34/22 Ms Emily Crawley (Sports Programme Administrative Manager, Climate Action and Active Travel) and Noel McManus (Sports Development officer, Community Department) provided a presentation on the Local Sport and Physical Activity Plan 2024-2029 – Sports Department Strategy Update. Following the presentation queries were raised by the members which were responded to by Ms. Crawley, Sports Programme Administrative Manager, Climate Action and Active Travel and Mr. McManus, Sports Development officer, Community Department. Following discussion the report was NOTED.
CMB/35/22	Correspondence
CMB/35/22a	Email from Dublin Bus dated 28th May 2026 re Cllr Walsh Motion Ghost Buses in Dublin 15 The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/35/22b	Email from Rachel Begley TII dated 29th May 2026 regarding Cllr Walsh Motion Impact of Noise from the M50 - Ashleigh and Castleknock The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/35/22c	Email from Waterways Ireland dated 18th June 2026 regarding Cllr Troy Motion Pathways on the Royal Canal The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/35/22d	Letter from Susan Sinclair, Administrative Officer dated 29th June 2026 regarding Motion agreed by Lucan, Palmerstown and North Clondalkin Area Committee, South Dublin County Council The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/36/22	Email from Private Secretary to Minister for Special Education and Inclusion dated 30th June 2026 regarding Cllr J. Walsh motion Task Force on Special Education in Dublin 15 The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/37/22	Email from Private Secretary to Minister for Justice, Home Affairs & Migration dated 1st July 2026 regarding Cllr M McCamley motion Garda Station for Tyrrelstown/Hollystown Area The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/37/22a	Email from Private Secretary to Minister for Education and Youth dated 2nd July 2026 regarding Cllr J Burtchaell motion Exclusion of Dublin 15 Schools from Deis Plus Scheme The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/38/22	Email from Private Secretary to Minister of Education and Youth dated 3rd July 2026 regarding Cllr M McCamley motion Vacant Ground at Hollywoodrath The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/38/22a	Email from Jeremy Ryan NTA dated 23rd July 2026 regarding Cllr B Hanaphy motion Review of Provision of Public Transport - Church Fields Area The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/38/22b	Email from Private Secretary to Minister for Special Education and Inclusion dated 5th August 2026 regarding Cllr M. McCamley motion Special Education in Dublin 15 The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/39/22	Email from Jeremy Ryan NTA dated 10th August 2026 regarding Cllr JK Onwumereh motion Review of Public Transport Access in Tyrrelstown/Kilmartin/Hollystown The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/40/22	Email from Private Secretary to Minister for Special Education and Inclusion dated 18th August 2026 regarding Cllr J. Walsh motion Second Special School in this LEA The correspondence, which had been circulated was NOTED.
CMB/41/22	Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan - Extension of Dublin Bikes Scheme to the Strawberry Beds - AI109517 View the background to item CMB/41/22 It was AGREED to take item 35 and item 42 concurrently. The motion in the name of Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan 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 Following discussion, the report was ACCEPTED
CMB/42/22	Councillor A. Donnelly - Report on Noise Levels on the N3 at Littlepace - AI108177 View the background to item CMB/42/22 It was AGREED to take item 36 and item 38 concurrently. 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/43/22	Councillor E. Troy - Accessibility for Older People using the Phoenix Park - AI108810 View the background to item CMB/43/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor E. Troy was proposed by Councillor G. Sheehan 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/44/22	Councillor J. Burtchaell - Noise Abatement Measures for Communities Adjacent to the N3 - Saddlers Estate, Mulhuddart Wood, Village Heights and Whitestown - AI108743 View the background to item CMB/44/22 It was AGREED to take item 36 and item 38 concurrently. 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.
CMB/45/22	Councillor T. Leddy - Castleknock Village Heritage Strategy - AI109092 View the background to item CMB/45/22 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/46/22	Councillor M. McCamley - Permanent Access - Kilmartin Grove to Tyrrelstown Park - AI109279 View the background to item CMB/46/22 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.
CMB/47/22	Councillor P. Quinlan - Alterations to the Draft Dunsink Urban Area Plan - AI109519 View the background to item CMB/47/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Quinlan was proposed by Councillor P. Quinlan and Seconded by Councillor J. Burtchaell. The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED and 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: ONE AGAINST: THIRTEEN FOR: Councillor P. Quinlan AGAINST: Councillor E. Carbone – Mangan, Councillor T. Kitt, Councillor K. Dennison, Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor B. Hanaphy, Councillor T. Leddy, Councillor M. McCamley, Councillor G. Sheehan, Councillor E. Troy, Councillor J. Walsh, Councillor T. Doyle, Councillor JK Onwumereh. The Chair DECLARED the Motion FELL
CMB/48/22	Councillor S. Shovlin - Bike-Hire Extension to the Strawberry Beds Special Amenity Area - AI109544 View the background to item CMB/48/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor S. Shovlin 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 report was ACCEPTED.
CMB/49/22	Councillor J. Walsh - N8 Bus Service to Dublin Airport - AI109605 View the background to item CMB/49/22 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/50/22	Councillor T. Leddy - M50 Boundary with Castleknock Tennis Club - AI109273 View the background to item CMB/50/22 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/51/22	Councillor E. Troy - Alarm at Chemical Plants in this LEA - AI109384 View the background to item CMB/51/22 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.
CMB/52/22	Councillor A. Donnelly - Pilot Project for Directly Employed Dog Wardens in this LEA - AI109419 View the background to item CMB/52/22 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/53/22	Councillor P. Quinlan - Costed Infrastructure Delivery Report for the Dunsink Urban Area Plan - AI109529 View the background to item CMB/53/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Quinlan was proposed by Councillor P. Quinlan. No seconder was noted.
CMB/54/22	Councillor J. Walsh and Councillor M. McCamley - Luas Route to Tyrrelstown - AI109619 View the background to item CMB/54/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Walsh / Councillor M. McCamley 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 Chair Councillor E. Carbone-Mangan then instructed that a roll call vote be taken and on a division the voting resulted as follows: FOR: THIRTEEN AGAINST: ONE FOR: Councillor E. Carbone – Mangan, Councillor T. Kitt, Councillor K. Dennison, Councillor J. Burtchaell, Councillor A. Donnelly, Councillor B. Hanaphy, Councillor T. Leddy, Councillor M. McCamley, Councillor G. Sheehan, Councillor E. Troy, Councillor J. Walsh, Councillor T. Doyle, Councillor JK Onwumereh. AGAINST: Councillor P. Quinlan The Chair DECLARED the Motion PASSED