Agenda and minutes
PDF 82 KBVenue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords
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Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday the 9th October 2025. It was PROPOSED by Councillor L. Corkery, seconded by Councillor J. Humphreys and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 11th October 2025be ADOPTED.”
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QUESTIONS It was PROPOSED by Councillor L. Corkery, seconded by Councillor J. Humphreys and RESOLVED -
“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 37 inclusive be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor C. Johnston - Update on Playground - Beresford Estate, Donabate - AI104533 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Report on Access to Rush/Lusk Train Station - AI105090 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Report on Relocation of Library from Donabate Portrane Community Centre to Ballisk House, Donabate - AI105095 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Timeline on Portrane to Donabate Cliff Walk Project - AI105096 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Update on Rahillion Looped Walkway Project, Donabate - AI105097 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Progress Report on Ballymastone Educational Hub, Donabate - AI105098 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Planning Application for Portrane Coastal Protection Scheme - AI105099 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Update on Blake's Cross Junction Upgrade, Lusk - AI105101 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Update on Taking in Charge - Open Space in Golden Ridge, Rush - AI104866 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Taking in Charge - Castlemill Road, Balbriggan - AI104889 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Proposed Safety Measures - Scoil Réalt Na Mara, Skerries - AI105030 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - List of Vacant One-Bed Housing in this LEA - AI105103 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - School Street Initiative - Thornleigh Educate Together National School, Swords - AI104959 |
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Councillor T. Murphy - Safer Routes to School, Balrothery National School - AI105021 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Upgrade Works at Rivervalley/Rathingle, Swords - AI105035 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Mould/Damp in the Council's Housing Stock - AI105041 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - New Build Social Housing in this LEA - AI105104 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Path Changes in the Ward River Valley Park, Swords - AI105105 |
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Councillor D. Butler - Resurfacing of Old Rivervalley All-Weather Pitch - Rivervalley, Swords - AI105037 |
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Councillor G. Maguire - Road Safety Measures - Scoil Réalt na Mara, Skerries - AI105055 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Cleaning of Laneway - Lambeecher Estate, Balbriggan - AI105069 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Issues with Polling Stations in this LEA - AI105084 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Flavours of Fingal 2026 - AI105091 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Report on Business on Main Street, Swords - AI105077 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Diversity of Traders/Businesses on Swords Main Street - AI105079 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Portrane Coastal Erosion and Flooding Protection Scheme Application - AI105080 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Public Consultation Process for Children's Play Space in Portrane - AI105128 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Defective Blocks Scheme for Lusk Residents - AI105107 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Resurfacing of Road - Hand's Lane, Lusk - AI105110 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Road Safety Review - Semple Woods Estate, Donabate - AI105112 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Review of Area between Kenure Woods and the Gaelscoil in Rush - AI105113 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Installation of Pathway through Astor Park/Golden Ridge to Kenure Woods, Rush - AI105114 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Additional Schools in Donabate - AI105115 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Sports Hub for Donabate - AI105116 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Community Infrastructure - Lusk - AI105120 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Proposed Works along Glen Ellan/Balheary Road, Swords - AI105132 |
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Applications for Funding |
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Applications for Community Funding It was proposed by Cllr. L. Corkery and seconded by Cllr. J. Newman 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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Applications for Sports Funding It was proposed by Cllr. L. Corkery and seconded by Cllr. J. Newman 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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Quay Street and Environs, Traffic Management Scheme - Section 38 Non-Statutory Public Consultation Mr. Breffni O’Rourke, Administrative Officer, Economic, Enterprise, Tourism and Culture Department and Mr. Robert Kelly and Ms. Naomi Devine, Consultants from DBFL Consulting Engineers have members a brief presentation on Quay Street and Environs, Balbriggan Traffic Management Scheme and following this the presentation was Noted.
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Proposed Disposals |
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Proposed disposal of land at Clonard Road, Flemingtown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin to Phoenix Tower Ireland III Limited It was Proposed by Councillor. T. Murphy and Seconded by Councillor C. Boland and the Report was Noted.
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Proposed lease of land at Balheary Road, Swords, Co. Dublin to Swords Celtic Football Club, Balheary Road, Swords, Co. Dublin It was Proposed by Councillor. J. Newman and Seconded by Councillor D. Kelly and the Report was Noted
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Proposed disposal of land at Skerries Community Centre, Thomas Hand Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin to Gas Networks Ireland, P.O. Box 51, Gasworks Road, Cork It was Proposed by Councillor. T. Murphy and Seconded by Councillor C. Boland and the Report was Noted
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Correspondence |
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Letter dated 3rd October 2025 from NTA regarding Councillor M. Boland Motion - Meeting Between the Council and Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail and the NTA - AI103995 The correspondence from the NTA was NOTED.
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Letter dated 16th October 2025 from SOLAS regarding Councillor L. Corkery Motion - Update on Progress of Swords College of Further Education - AI102390 The Correspondence from SOLAS was NOTED.
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Email dated 22nd October 2025 from Uisce Éireann regarding Councillor C. Boland Motion - Invite Uisce Éireann to attend ACM - Upgrade and Delivery of Wastewater Treatment Works The Correspondence from Uisce Éireann was NOTED.
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Councillor D. Kelly - Report on Rivers and Streams - Swords - AI104504 The Motion in the name of Councillor D. Kelly was proposed by Councillor D. Kelly 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 D. Mulligan - Swords Autism Friendly Town - AI105007 The Motion in the name of Councillor D. Mulligan was proposed by Councillor D. Mulligan and seconded by Councillor L. Corkery.
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion an AMENDMENT to the Motion was proposed to read:
“That this Committee invites Swords Autism Friendly Town to attend a meeting to discuss how the Elected Members and Council officials can work together to make the local area more inclusive and neuro-affirmative.”
The Amended Motion was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy and Seconded by Councillor D. Mulligan and the Amended Motion was Agreed without discussion.
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Councillor T. O'Leary - Request for School Warden - Scoil Réalt na Mara, Skerries - AI105017A In the absence of Councillor T. O’Leary, the Motion in the name of Councillor T. O’Leary was proposed by Councillor L. Corkery and seconded by Councillor M. Quinn
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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It was Agreed to take the following motions: Meeting with Fingallians GAA Club - AI105049 and Continued Provision of Pitches - Fingallians GAA Club, Swords - AI105106 together. |
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Councillor C. Boland - Meeting with Fingallians GAA Club - AI105049 The Motion in the name of Councillor C. Boland was proposed by Councillor C. Boland and seconded by Councillor T. Murphy
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. Smyth - Continued Provision of Pitches - Fingallians GAA Club, Swords - AI105106 The Report in the name of Councillor J. Smyth was proposed by Councillor J. Smyth and seconded by Councillor L. Corkery
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. Smyth - Procedures on Casinos and Gaming Arcades - Swords - AI105059
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 - Northern Commuter Line - Constant Delays and Overcrowding in this LEA - AI105130 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Mulville, was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor D. Kelly
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. Kelly - Primary and Secondary School Delivery Timelines in this LEA - AI104852 The Motion in the name of Councillor D. Kelly was proposed by Councillor D. Kelly and seconded by Councillor L. Corkery
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 T. O'Leary - Improved Safe Access to Scoil Réalt na Mara, Skerries - AI105017
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 - Report on Repair and Upkeep at St. Ita's Hospital, Portrane - AI105131
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was AGREED.
The meeting concluded at 17:48
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