Agenda and minutes
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ANNOUNCEMENT The Area Chair, Councillor C. Haughey, at the start of the meeting reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.
The Area Chair, Councillor C. Haughey informed the members an emergency motion was received and was ruled in order. This item will be dealt with at the end of the meeting.
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Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of the Howth/Malahide Area Committee (Services B - Strategic and General Matters) Meeting held on Wednesday the 1st of October 2025 Minutes of the Howth-Malahide Area Committee Meeting held on the 1st of October 2025 which had been circulated were CONSIDERED.
It was then PROPOSED by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the Howth-Malahide Area Committee Meeting held on the 1st October 2025 be ADOPTED.”
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey, seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins and RESOLVED:
“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 - 8 be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor C. Haughey - Kinsealy to Portmarnock Walking and Cycling Scheme - AI104790 |
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Councillor C. Haughey - New Town Team for Howth - AI104791 |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Junction of Streamstown Lane and Malahide Road - AI104822 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Bridge Over Railway South of Portmarnock Station - AI104967 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Update on Kinsealy to Portmarnock Greenway - AI104968 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Update on Sutton to Malahide Greenway - AI104969 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Capital Programme - AI104970 |
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Applications for Funding |
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Applications for Community Funding The attached report, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Councillor J. Guerin informed the members that he would withdraw from this item as he lives in Thornbury.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins and AGREED:
“That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the funding set out in the foregoing report.”
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Applications for Sports Funding The attached report, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien, seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins and AGREED:
“That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the funding set out in the foregoing report.”
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Declaration of Roads/Taking in Charge |
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BC 1807 Grey's Lane, Howth The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. Following a discussion the report was NOTED.
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Correspondence |
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E-mail dated 3rd October 2025 from ESB regarding Councillor J. Hopkins - Motion - Decorative Lighting - Baldoyle and Portmarnock Villages- AI099882 The correspondence, which had been received was circulated.
It was AGREED to bring this back to the next meeting.
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CATHAOIRLEACHS BUSINESS |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Update on Drumnigh Manor Overbridge - AI104788 The Motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey, was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Ms Laura Burke, Senior Executive Engineer, Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department read the report into the record.
Following discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Review of Citizens Charter - AI103958 The Motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins, was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Ms. Ciara OhAodha, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services Department read the report into the record.
Following discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor D. Healy - Biodiversity and Sustainable Water Management - Malahide Road - AI104724 The Motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy, was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Following discussion, the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor C. Haughey - Sports Hub for Portmarnock - AI104789 The Motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey, was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Mr Kevin Halpenny, Senior Parks and Landscape Officer, Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department read the report into the record.
Following discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Bus Shelters in Howth/Malahide - AI103959 The Motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins, was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Ms. Deirdre Fallon, Senior Planner, Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department read the report into the record.
Following discussion, the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor A. Tormey - Taking in Charge Protocol in this LEA - AI104954 The Motion, in the name of Councillor A. Tormey, was proposed by Councillor A. Tormey and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Mr Kevin Halpenny, Senior Parks and Landscape Officer, Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department read the report into the record.
Following discussion, it was AGREED to bring this back as a headed item in February 2026.
Following discussion, the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor D. Healy - Safe Walking and Cycling in Kinsealy - AI104957 The Motion, in the name of Councillor D. Healy, was proposed by Councillor D. Healy and seconded by Councillor E. O’Brien.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Mr. Larry Bergin, Senior Executive Engineer, Climate Action and Active Travel Department read the report into the record.
Following discussion, the motion was AGREED.
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EMERGENCY MOTION The Emergency Motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins, was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor C. Haughey.
“To ask the Chief Executive to urgently facilitate a meeting with the relevant Fingal Departments (Planning and Community) with the relevant Howth/Sutton Community group to progress plans for a vital community facility in Howth Village.”
Ms. Natalie Dineen, Administrative Officer, Economic Development replied to the emergency motion and AGREED to facilitate a meeting with the residents.
Following discussion, the motion was AGREED.
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