Agenda and minutes

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

Media

Items
No. Item

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Area Chairperson, Councillor I. Carey, at the start of the meeting reminded Members that Standing Orders would apply to all aspects of the meeting.

 

 

 

BSB/179/24

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday the 8th February 2024

Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 8th February 2024 which had been circulated were considered.

 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor R. O’Donoghue and RESOLVED: –

 

“That the minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 8th February 2024 be ADOPTED.”

 

 

BSB/180/24

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) Special meeting held on Thursday the 7th March 2024

Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) Special meeting held on Thursday 7th March 2024 which had been circulated were considered.

 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor C. Boland  and RESOLVED: –

 

“That the minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) Special meeting held on Thursday 7th March 2024 be ADOPTED.”

 

 

 

QUESTIONS

It was proposed by Councillor C. Boland seconded by Councillor A. Henchy and RESOLVED:-

“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 3 – 56 inclusive be ADOPTED.”

 

 

 

 

 

BSB/181/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Update on Active Travel Projects - Donabate/Portrane - AI093387

BSB/182/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Wi-Fi at Newbridge House - AI095066

BSB/183/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Primary Health Care Centre - Donabate/Portrane - AI095070

BSB/184/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Unfinished Road and Surfacing at Cobbe Court, Donabate - AI095075

BSB/185/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Hearse Road Network, Donabate - AI095077

BSB/186/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Phase 2 Donabate Distributor Road Project - AI095079

BSB/187/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Update on Coastal Protection Works in this LEA - AI095082

BSB/188/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Affordable Purchase Housing Schemes in this LEA - AI094488

BSB/189/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Taking in Charge - Racecourse Green, Lusk - AI094639

BSB/190/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Local Swimming Pool Facilities - North County - AI094686

BSB/191/24

Councillor P. Mulville - General Landscaping - The Paddocks, Donabate - AI094951

BSB/192/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Footpath at Cobbe Court - Donabate - AI094959

BSB/193/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Cobbe Court Street Lighting - AI094960

BSB/194/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Illegal Dumping and Littering - Donabate - AI094976

BSB/195/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Commercial Development - Main Street, Rush - AI094493

BSB/196/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Planning Permission F21A/0455 Upper Main Street, Rush - AI095071

BSB/197/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Public Lights Works - Lusk Graveyard - AI095073

BSB/198/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Contact or Application Received to Purchase the Council 17 sqm Owned Land, Rush- AI095083

BSB/199/24

Councillor B. Dennehy - Feasibility of Providing an Active Travel Route through Farren's Lane, Rush - AI095091

BSB/200/24

Councillor J. Humphreys - Electric Car Chargers - Swords - AI094496

BSB/201/24

Councillor J. Humphreys - Planning Permission for Electric Car Chargers - Swords - AI094496A

BSB/202/24

Councillor J. Humphreys - Planning Enforcement Electric Car Chargers - Swords - AI094496B

BSB/203/24

Councillor J. Humphreys - Taking Ownership of Compulsory Purchase Orders in this LEA- AI094499

BSB/204/24

Councillor J. Humphreys - Planning Application to An Bord Pleanála for the Donabate and Rush Coastal Protection Scheme - AI095088

BSB/205/24

Councillor J. Humphreys - Taking in Charge - Rathbeale Grove, Swords - AI095102

BSB/206/24

Councillor J. Humphreys - Taking in Charge - Land at Archaeological Park, Swords - AI095104

BSB/207/24

Councillor T. O'Leary - Swimming Pool Feasibility Study - Castlelands, Balbriggan - AI094915

BSB/208/24

Councillor T. O'Leary - Update on Paths Loughshinny Scoping Costing - AI094931

BSB/209/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Feasibility Study for Swimming Pool at Castlelands, Balbriggan - AI094919

BSB/210/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Taking in Charge - Knightsgate Estate, Rush - AI094945

BSB/211/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Lusk Sports Hub, Rathmore Park, Lusk - Planning Application Update - AI094946

BSB/212/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Multi Purpose Arts, Community and Youth Centre in the Ballymastone Area, Donabate - AI094996

BSB/213/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - F21A/0455 - Update on Rush Main Street Development - AI095022

BSB/214/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Taking in Charge - Racecourse Green, Lusk - AI095060

BSB/215/24

Councillor R. O'Donoghue - Playground, Station Road Development, Lusk - AI095061

BSB/216/24

Councillor K. Power - Update on Loughshinny Paths - Baldungan to Loughshinny Cross - AI094954

BSB/217/24

Councillor K. Power - Update on Loughshinny Paths - Skerries and Loughshinny - AI094955

BSB/218/24

Councillor K. Power - Update on Castlelands Swimming Pool Site, Balbriggan - AI094978

BSB/219/24

Councillor D. Butler - Update on St. Columcille's Drive, Swords - AI094988

BSB/220/24

Councillor B. Ryan - CI Zoned Land Development, Ballisk - AI095002

BSB/221/24

Councillor B. Ryan - Feasibility Study for a Public Swimming Pool at Castlelands, Balbriggan - AI095004

BSB/222/24

Councillor B. Ryan - Preparation for Repair and Maintenance of St. Peter's Church in Balrothery - AI095005

BSB/223/24

Councillor B. Ryan - Small Business Trading Balbriggan LEA - AI095012

BSB/224/24

Councillor B. Ryan - Taking in Charge - Balrothery Court Estate, Balbriggan - AI095018

BSB/225/24

Councillor B. Ryan - Road Safety Measures, Skerries - AI095021

BSB/226/24

Councillor G. Maguire - Resurfacing Balbriggan Football Club Car Park - AI095030

BSB/227/24

Councillor G. Maguire - Feasibility Study - Swimming Pool - North Fingal - AI095031

BSB/228/24

Councillor T. Murphy - MUGA Report - "Our Balbriggan" - AI095034

BSB/229/24

Councillor B. Manton - Update on Pop Up Pool - Swords - AI095047

BSB/230/24

Councillor B. Manton - Thrive Project - Swords - AI095050

BSB/231/24

Councillor B. Manton - Timeline of One-Way System - Balheary Road - AI095051

BSB/232/24

Councillor A. Graves - Process Time for HMD Medical Form in this LEA - AI095049

BSB/233/24

Councillor A. Graves - Safety Concerns - Corduff School, Lusk - AI095054

BSB/234/24

Councillor A. Graves - Occupants in Council Properties in this LEA - AI095058

BSB/235/24

Applications for Funding

a)  Applications for Community Funding

It was proposed by Councillor I. Carey and seconded by Councillor C. Boland and AGREED:

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

 

 

 

BSB/236/24

Notification of Application by Fingal County Council under Part XAB of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended to An Bord Pleanála in respect of the development of a new Active Recreational Hub located at Rathmore Park, Lusk, Co. Dublin.

A presentation was given to the Members by Mr. Kevin Halpenny, Senior Parks and Landscape Officer, Planning and Strategic Infrastructure Department.

Following discussion on this item, presentation was NOTED.

 

 

 

 

BSB/237/24

Declaration of Roads/Taking in Charge

a) Taking in Charge – Golden Ridge, Phase 2, Rush

The report was NOTED and AGREED.

 

 

 

BSB/238/24

Proposed Disposals

a)     Proposed granting of a permanent wayleave on land at Bremore, Balrothery, Co. Dublin to ESB Networks

It was proposed by Councillor J. Newman and seconded by Councillor J. Humphreys and RESOLVED:

‘’That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE the proposed disposal of granting of a permanent wayleave on land at Bremore, Balrothery, Co. Dublin to ESB Networks.

 

 

 

 

 

BSB/239/24

Correspondence

a) Letter from HSE regarding Need for Subsidised Nursing Staff Accommodation at St. Ita’s Hospital Campus

Correspondence from the HSE dated 13th February 2024 in relation to Proposals for subsidised Nursing Staff Accommodation at St. Ita’s Hospital, which had been circulated was NOTED.

 

 

 

BSB/240/24

Councillor B. Manton - Future Assessment for Insulation in Rivermeade Estate - AI093625

The Motion in the name of Councillor B. Manton was proposed by Councillor B. Manton and seconded by Councillor C. Boland.

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

 

 

BSB/241/24

Councillor A. Graves - Approved Housing Bodies Meeting with Elected Representatives of this LEA - AI093616

The Motion in the name of Councillor A. Graves was proposed by Councillor A. Graves and seconded by Councillor I. Carey.

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

 

 

BSB/242/24

Councillor K. Power - Historical/Heritage Museum Skerries - AI094148

The Motion in the name of Councillor K. Power was proposed by Councillor K. Power and seconded by Councillor I. Carey.

The amendment to Motion was proposed by Councillor K. Power and seconded by Councillor I. Carey.  An amendment was deemed to be in order.

To Read:

‘’That the Chief Executive work with Skerries Historical Society to develop a suitable offering, either at an existing or new location in Skerries for the establishment of a Skerries History / Heritage Museum.‘’  

 

Following discussion, the amended Motion was AGREED.

 

 

 

 

BSB/243/24

Councillor P. Mulville - Flying of Palestine Flag on Public Buildings in this LEA - AI094254

 

 

The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councill D. Mulligan.

 

BSB/244/24

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS

 

It was proposed by Councillor I. Carey to extend the meeting by 5 minutes to conclude Item Number 65. This was AGREED.

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

 

 

BSB/245/24

Councillor A. Henchy - Provision of Playground - Portrane Village - AI093374

The Motion in the name of Councillor A. Henchy was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy and seconded by Councillor D. Butler.

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated was ACCEPTED without discussion.

 

 

BSB/246/24

Councillor T. O'Leary - New Open Space Playing Pitch at Hamilton Hill, Skerries - AI094455

 

The Motion in the name of Councillor T. O’ Leary was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary and seconded by Councillor C. Boland

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated was ACCEPTED without discussion.

 

BSB/247/24

Councillor D. Mulligan - Apartheid Free Area in this LEA - AI094451

This Motion in the name of Councillor D. Mulligan was WITHDRAWN by Councillor D. Mulligan. This was AGREED.

 

 

BSB/248/24

Councillor T. O'Leary - Uisce Éireann Upgrade Works - Shenick Road/Golf Road, Skerries - AI094436A

 

The Motion in the name of Councillor T. O’Leary was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary and seconded by Councillor C. Boland

The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated was ACCEPTED without discussion.

The Meeting concluded at 6.05pm.

 

AREA CHAIRPERSON

 

DATED

 

 

 

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