Agenda and minutes
PDF 93 KBVenue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords
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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) Meeting held on Thursday the 12th of June 2025. It was PROPOSED by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor J. Newman and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 12th June 2025be ADOPTED.”
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QUESTIONS It was proposed by Councillor, T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor D. Kelly and RESOLVED-
“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 60 inclusive be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Schools - Donabate - AI103222 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Public Consultation on the Hearse Road to Lissenhall Upgrade Project - AI103949 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Playground - Oldtown - AI103950 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Commencement date for Naul Village Park Project - AI103951 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Update on the Ballymastone Recreational Hub - Donabate - AI103952 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Update on the St. Ita's Hospital Site - Portrane - AI103953 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Report on Public and Private Childcare Services in this LEA - AI103955 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Report on Active Travel Projects - Donabate - AI103956 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Indoor Community Facility - Ballymastone, Donabate - AI104008 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Choice Based Letting Properties in this LEA - AI103254 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Housing Welfare Officer/Social Worker Public Drop-in Clinics in this LEA - AI103256 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Climate Action Plan Flood Defence - AI103534 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Update on the Donabate Framework Plan 2024 - AI103651 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Wren’s Hill, Turvey Avenue, Donabate - AI103721 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Community Based, Not-For-Profit Childcare Services in this LEA - AI104059 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Improvement to Portrane Cliff Walk - AI104060 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Beresford/Beverton Estates Pedestrian Link - AI104062 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - South Bank Vacant Homes - AI103881 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Taking-in-Charge - Castleview Laneways - Swords - AI103882 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Design Issues - St. Cronan's Well Estate, Swords - AI103896 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Ward River Valley Regional Park Plans - AI103898 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Update on New Location for Swords Historical Society - AI103901 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Child Care Facility Provision in this LEA - AI103903 |
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Councillor G. Maguire - Update and Timeline for Swimming Pool - Castlelands, Balbriggan - AI103936 |
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Councillor G. Maguire - Update on the Bath House - Martello - Balbriggan - AI103939 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Progress Report on Swimming Pool - Castlelands, Balbriggan - AI103970 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Balbriggan Youth Creation Spaces - AI103971 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Update on Footpath between Loughshinny and Skerries - AI103972 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Update on the Opening of New Skerries Library - AI103973 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Taking in Charge - The Forge Estate, Lusk - AI103987 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Taking in Charge - Rahenny Park Estate, Lusk - AI103989 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Update on Brookfield Residents Association Requests - Rush - AI103990 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Update on the Outer Rogerstown Estuary Masterplan - AI103992 |
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Councillor C. Boland - Report on Capital Projects in this LEA - AI103997 |
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Councillor C. Boland - Update on Road Safety Measures - Blake's Cross Junction - AI104002 |
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Councillor C. Boland - Housing Stock and Housing Demand in this LEA - AI104010 |
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Councillor D. Kelly - New Bridge - Bridge Street Swords - AI103999 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Report on Tenant-in-Situ in this LEA - AI104016 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Report on Social Housing List in this LEA - AI104017 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Bulk Purchase of Homes in this LEA - AI104018 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Notification of Bulk Housing Stock Purchases - AI104019 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Update on the Western Distributor Road - Swords - AI104020 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Update on Swords Cricket Club - AI104021 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Update on Traffic Management and Infrastructure in this LEA - AI104023 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Road Safety Reviews - Oldtown - AI104026 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Blake's Cross Junction Upgrade Project - AI104027 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Naul Village Park - AI104031 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Report on Minister's Road - Lusk - AI104032 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Knockdromin House Study - AI104033 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on St. Ita's Campus - Portrane - AI104034 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Arts Trail for Rush - AI104037 |
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Councillor T. Murphy - Incomplete Fencing - Balbriggan Beach - AI104040 |
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Councillor T. Murphy - Bremore Regional Park - Balbriggan - AI104042 |
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Councillor T. Murphy - Update on Boat and Bath House - Balbriggan - AI104045 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Broadmeadow Community National School - AI104057 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Access Route at Swords Community College - AI104061 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Update on Phase 2 of Mooretown Development - AI104063 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Update on Taking in Charge - Comyn Manor - Swords - AI104065 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Report on Swords Cultural Quarter - AI104069 |
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Applications for Funding |
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Applications for Sports Funding It was proposed by Councillor J. Newman and seconded by Councillor D. Kelly and AGREED:
“That this Committee recommends that the County Council APPROVE of the Activity Funding Grants Applications in the attached report.”
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Proposed Disposals |
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Notice of Proposed Disposal of Land at Clonswords, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin to Mr. John Rodgers The Report was Noted.
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Notice of Proposed Lease of Land at Ballymastone, Donabate, Co. Dublin to Donabate Golf Club CLG The Report was Noted.
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Correspondence |
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Letter dated 3rd December 2024 from Irish Rail regarding Councillor P. Mulville - Motion - Need for Platform Shelter on the Drogheda Bound Platform at Donabate Railway Station - AI098922 The correspondence from Irish Rail was NOTED. |
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Letter dated 23rd June 2025 from Dublin City Council regarding Councillor D. Butler, Councillor D. Mulligan and Councillor J. Newman - Motion - Santry - DCC and Fingal Working Group - AI097030 The correspondence from Dublin City Council was NOTED.
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Letter dated 7th July 2025 from NTA regarding Councillor J. Humphreys - Motion - Public Transport in this LEA - AI098320 The correspondence from the NTA was NOTED |
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Letter dated 8th July 2025 from Local Link regarding Councillor D. Kelly - Motion - Additional Direct Bus Service to Beaumont Hospital from Swords - AI098629 The correspondence from Local Link was NOTED.
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E-mail dated 16th July 2025 from Uisce Éireann regarding Councillor C. Boland - Motion - Waste Water Treatment Services to Rural Villages in this LEA The correspondence from Uisce Éireann was NOTED.
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E-mail dated 28th August 2025 from Uisce Éireann regarding Councillor C. Johnston - Motion - Meeting to Discuss Connection of Corballis Residents to Donabate/Portrane Foul Water Scheme - AI102550 The correspondence from Uisce Éireann was NOTED.
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Councillor L. Corkery - Old Brackenstown Road Access Strategy - AI103765 The Motion in the name of Councillor L. Corkery was proposed by Councillor D. Mulligan and seconded by D. Butler.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor L. Corkery - Invitation to MetroLink - AI102979 The Motion in the name of Councillor L. Corkery was proposed by Councillor T. O’Leary and seconded by Councillor D. Butler.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Invitation to Approved Housing Bodies in the LEA - AI103233 The Motion in the name of Councillor D. Mulligan was proposed by Councillor D. Mulligan and seconded by Councillor J. Newman.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Request for In-Person Meeting with HSE Regarding Status of St. Ita's Campus - AI102467
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor P. Mulville - Long Delayed Footpath at Cobbe Court, Donabate - AI102498
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor J. Smyth - Rates of Illegal Dumping in this LEA for 2025 - AI103144 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Smyth was proposed by Councillor J. Smyth and seconded by Councillor M. Quinn
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED |
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Councillor D. Butler - Statue for Saint Colmcille (St. Columba) in Swords - AI103383 The Motion in the name of Councillor D. Butler was proposed by D. Butler and seconded by Councillor D. Kelly
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor M. Boland - Meeting Between the Council and Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail and the NTA - AI103995 |
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Councillor C. Boland - Report on Naul Playground - AI103996
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated was ACCEPTEDwithout discussion.
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Councillor D. Kelly - Glasmore ESB Substation - AI104003
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was AGREED.
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Councillor J. Newman - Update on Swords Local Area Plan - AI104011 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Newman was proposed by Councillor J. Newman and seconded by Councillor D. Kelly
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Public Consultation for the Naming of the New Library - Swords Cultural Quater - AI104070 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Humphreys was proposed by Councillor J. Humphreys and seconded by Councillor M. Boland
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion a Roll Call vote was called.
The result of the vote was as follows:
For: Three (3) Against: Eight (8)
For: Councillors: J. Humphreys, D. Mulligan, P. Mulville Against: Councillors: M. Boland, D. Butler, E. Dockrell, C. Johnston, D. Kelly, J. Newman, T. O’Leary, J. Smyth
The Area Chairperson Councillor T. O’Leary declared the Motion FALLS.
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Councillor J. Smyth - Averting Traffic Chaos for Swords - AI103147 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Smyth was proposed by Councillor J. Smyth and seconded by Councillor D. Butler
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion a Roll Call vote was called.
The result of the vote was as follows:
For: Eight (8) Against: Two (2) Abstain: One (1)
For: Councillors: M. Boland, D. Butler, E. Dockrell, J. Humphreys, C. Johnston, D. Kelly, D. Mulligan, J. Smyth Against: Councillors: P. Mulville, T. O’Leary Abstain: Councillors: J. Newman
The Area Chairperson Councillor T. O’Leary declared the Motion PASSED.
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Feasibility Study to Extend the Community Centre - Donabate - AI103673 The Motion in the name of Councillor E. Dockrell was proposed by Councillor E. Dockrell and seconded by Councillor C. Johnston
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
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Councillor J. Newman - Swords Historical Society - AI104012 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Newman was proposed by Councillor J. Newman and seconded by Councillor D. Kelly
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
The meeting concluded at 18:11
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