Agenda and minutes
Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords/MS Teams
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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.
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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 1st April 2026 Minutes of the Howth-Malahide Area Committee Meeting held on Wednesday the 1st April 2026 which had been circulated were CONSIDERED.
It was then PROPOSED by Councillor J. Hopkins, seconded by Councillor C. Haughey and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the Howth-Malahide Area Committee Meeting held on Wednesday the 1st April 2026 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 – 17 be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor C. Haughey - Replanting of Trees at Mabestown - AI108102 |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Update on Access to Balscadden Beach - AI108105 |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Update on the Taking in Charge and Playground in Belcamp - AI108161 |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Kinsealy to Portmarnock Greenway - AI108106 |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Howth Library Works Details - AI108243 |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Communication Boards for Community Centres in this LEA - AI108244 |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Opening Hours for Baldoyle Racecourse Centre - AI108250 |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Micheal Hurley, Baldoyle Historian - AI108252 |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - €50k Budgeted for Landscape Works at Clongriffin DART Station- AI108254 |
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Stapolin Square Crèche - AI108255 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Progress Report - Kilbarrack Industrial Estate Masterplan - AI108261 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Howth/Malahide Urban Area Plans - AI108262 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Update on Tuckett's Lane Housing Development - AI108265 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Progress on Floating Boardwalk - Malahide - AI108267 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Progress on Public Square in Howth - AI108268 |
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Councillor D. Healy - Progress for Masterplan for Malahide Estuary - AI108269 |
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Applications for Funding |
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Applications for Community Funding The attached report, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Geraldine O’Hanlon Prunty, Senior Community Officer, Community Department read the report into the record.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins, seconded by Councillor C. Haughey 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.
Nuala Casey, Sports Development Officer; Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sports Department read the report into the record.
Following discussion, it was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins, seconded by Councillor J. Guerin and AGREED:
“That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the funding set out in the foregoing report.”
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Notice of proposed renewal of lease of land at The Hill, Malahide, Co. Dublin to Vantage Towers Limited The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED. A report was given by Michael Campbell, Senior Staff Officer, Economic, Community & Cultural Development Department.
Following discussion it was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins, seconded by Councillor A. Tormey and AGREED:
“That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE the proposed renewal of lease of land at The Hill, Malahide, Co. Dublin to Vantage Towers Limited.’
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Correspondence |
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Email dated 15th April 2026 from the Department of Education and Youth - Councillor J. Hopkins - Opening Date for the Educate Together School - Malahide The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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Email dated 21st April 2026 from the Department of Education and Youth - Councillor J. Hopkins - Special Education Needs - Malahide The correspondence, which had been received, was NOTED.
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CATHAOIRLEACH'S BUSINESS |
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Councillor C. Haughey - Taking in Charge of Newpark Estate - AI107962 The Motion, in the name of Councillor C. Haughey, was proposed by Councillor C. Haughey and seconded by Councillor J. Hopkins.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Shane Harding, Executive Engineer, Infrastructure and Transport Department, read the report into the record.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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MOTIONS |
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Councillor E. O'Brien - Update on the Naming of the Park at Old Yellow Walls Road, Seabury - AI108032 The Motion, in the name of Councillor E. O’Brien, was proposed by Councillor E. O’Brien and seconded by Councillor C. Haughey.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Ciara OhAodha, Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services Department, read the report into the record.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Councillor C. Haughey - Planning Enforcement Regarding Construction Traffic Using Streamstown Lane and Carey's Lane - AI108173 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.
Fearghal McSweeney, Administrative Officer, Planning and Development Department, read the report into the record.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Councillor A. Tormey - Littering at Bayside Square - AI108208 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.
Grainne Carroll, Administrative Officer, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sport Department, read the report into the record.
It was AGREED to bring a review of the summer activity on littering in the shopping centres back as a headed item in September.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Baldoyle Community Hall Upgrades - AI108247 The Motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins, was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor C. Haughey.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
Gene Griffin, Administrative Officer, Economic, Community and Cultural Development Department, read the report into the record.
It was AGREED a separate briefing will be given to the members on the plans for the proposed refurbishment.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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Councillor J. Hopkins - Portmarnock Swimming Pool - AI108253 The Motion, in the name of Councillor J. Hopkins, was proposed by Councillor J. Hopkins and seconded by Councillor C. Haughey.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was CONSIDERED.
David Storey, Director of Services, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel and Sports Department, provided the members with a verbal update.
Following discussion, the report was NOTED.
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