Agenda and minutes
PDF 88 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 February 2026. It was PROPOSED by Councillor L. Corkery, seconded by Councillor D. Kelly and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 12th February 2026 be Adopted.
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QUESTIONS It was PROPOSED by Councillor L. Corkery, seconded by Councillor M. Boland and RESOLVED -
“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 48 inclusive be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor M. Boland - Provision of Bike Parking Bays - North Beach Car Park, Rush - AI106674 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Taking in Charge - The Forge Estate - Lusk - AI107204 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Update on Defective Block Scheme - Rush and Lusk - AI107220 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Update on Derelict Sites Register in Rush Town Centre - AI107223 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Taking in Charge - Rahenny Park Estate - Lusk - AI107228 |
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Councillor D. Butler - Update on Damage to Old Mill and Salmon Run in Ward Valley Park - Swords - AI106872 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of a Pedestrian/Cycle Path - Seaview Park to Quay Road - Portrane - AI107044 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Pedestrian Path - Hearse Road - Donabate - AI107157 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Meeting regarding Permeability Paths - Beverton and Turvey Estates - Donabate - AI107158 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Provision of Playground - Oldtown - AI107196 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Update Broadmeadow Way Greenway - AI107198 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Coastal Erosion Measures - Burrow Beach - Portrane - AI107236 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Update on the Hearse Road to Lissenhall Upgrade - AI107244 |
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Councillor G. Maguire - Update on Turning on of Lights - Bremore Castle - Balbriggan - AI107102 |
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Councillor G. Maguire - Update on Bremore Castle, Balbriggan - AI107103 |
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Councillor G. Maguire - Replacement of Volleyball Net - Balbriggan Beach - AI107164 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Identify Location for State Run Childcare Provision in this LEA - AI107114 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Update on College of Further Education - Swords - AI107117 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Processing Times for Medical Priority HMD1 Forms in this LEA - AI107120 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Taking In Charge - Glen Ellan Road Extension - Swords - AI107169 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Update on Part VIII - Loughshinny Playground - AI107187 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Waste Management Without Use of a Waste Collector in this LEA - AI107188 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Update on Tender Process for Roof of the Heritage Centre - Balrothery - AI107192 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Progression of the Provision of Footpath - R128 from Loughshinny to Skerries - AI107237 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Interim Coastal Protection - Portrane Beach - Portrane - AI107208 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Active Travel Projects - Rush and Lusk - AI107212 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Review of St. Ita's Campus - Portrane - AI107218 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Purchase of Martello Tower - Donabate - AI107221 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on The Seamus Ennis Arts Centre - The Naul - AI107224 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Cycle Lane on the R132 - AI107233 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Phase 2 Extension of Donabate Library - AI107238 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Road Works Sign Stuck in Sluice Gate (Salmon Run Area) - Swords - AI107231 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Infrastructure Capacity and Traffic Growth - Swords - AI107241 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Long-Term Infrastructure Plan - Church Road to Lispopple Cross - AI107243 |
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Councillor D. Mulligan - Maintenance and Flood Mitigation Strategy - Ward River/Ushers Lake Corridor, Swords - AI107245 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Taking in Charge - Stephenstown Link Road - Balbriggan - AI107251 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Activation of Signalised Crossing - Flemington Lane - Balbriggan - AI107253 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Taking in Charge of Estates within this LEA - AI107254 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Portrane Coastal Erosion and Flooding Protection Scheme - AI107274 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Drainage Issue - Balmoston SUDS Feature - Donabate - AI107278 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Cost/Affordable Rental Provision in this LEA - AI107279 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Flood Risk Assessment in this LEA - AI107280 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Progress on Migrant Integration and Social Cohesion Strategy and Action Plan in this LEA - AI107281 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Acquisition of Land for Parks, Open Space and Recreational Provision in this LEA - AI107288 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Unauthorised Works Contributing to Flooding - Swords - AI107282 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Management Legislation on Private Lands in the Swords Electoral Area - AI107283 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Swords LEA Biodiversity Mowing Map - AI107286 |
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Applications for Funding |
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Applications for Community Funding It was proposed by Councillor L. Corkery and seconded by Councillor 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 Councillor L. Corkery and seconded by Councillor 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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Proposed Disposals |
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Notice of Proposed Grant of Wayleave at Mourne View, Skerries, Co. Dublin to Uisce Éireann The Report was noted.
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Balrothery Active Travel Plan Mr. Shane McMorrow (Senior Executive Engineer) gave a presentation on the Balrothery Active Travel Plan.
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Correspondence |
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Letter dated 20th February 2026 from Iarnród Éireann regarding Councillor M. Boland Motion - Meeting Between the Council and Iarnród Éireann - Irish Rail and the NTA - AI103995 The Correspondence from Iarnód Éireann was NOTED.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS It was agreed to alter the order of the agenda and take items 53Soláthar Gaelcholáiste sa Toghlimistéar Áitiúil Seo - AI107168 and 60 Provision of a Gaelcholáiste for Swords - AI107112 together
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Councillor L. Corkery - Soláthar Gaelcholáiste sa Toghlimistéar Áitiúil Seo - AI107168 The Motion in the name of Councillor L. Corkery was proposed by Councillor L. Corkery and seconded by Councillor J. Smyth
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 - Provision of a Gaelcholáiste for Swords - AI107112 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Smyth was proposed by Councillor J. Smyth and seconded by Councillor L. Corkery
It was agreed to amend the motion to read:
“That this Council agrees to actively work and meet with the Department of Education and IMEASC, to identify a suitable site for the building and provision of a Gaelcholáiste in Swords, or the greater Swords area, to meet the growing need for secondary education through Irish in the County of Fingal”
The amended motion 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 amended motion was Agreed.
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Councillor J. Smyth - Permanent Location for Swords Women's Shed - AI106544 The Motion 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 motion was Agreed.
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Councillor P. Mulville/Councillor E. Dockrell/Councillor C. Johnston - Tenant Purchase Scheme - Portrane Avenue Tenants - AI106701
It was agreed to amend the motion to read:
“That the Chief Executive ensures that priority consideration is given by the appointed Consultant to a Tenant Purchase Scheme for existing HSE tenants along Portrane Avenue, as part of the joint HSE and Council St. Ita’s Masterplan process, following the HSE’s response to resolution BSB/629/24 (Item 34b, January 2026 Area B Meeting) and the motion be sent to the HSE and the Minister for Health.”
The amended motion was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor C. Johnston
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the amended motion was Agreed.
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Councillor D. Butler - Delivery of Safe Footpath and Cycling Access - Knocksedan to Swords Manor - AI106962 The Motion in the name of Councillor D. Butler was proposed by Councillor D. Butler 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 - Public Transport Linking Swords and Blanchardstown - AI107225 The Motion in the name of Councillor D. Mullugan was proposed by Councillor D. Mulligan and seconded by Councillor D. Kelly
It was agreed to amend the motion to read:
“That the Chief Executive writes to the National Transport Authority, Blanchardstown Technological University and the Minister for Transport to seek the provision of appropriate and direct public transport links between Swords and Blanchardstown.”
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the amended motion was Agreed.
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Councillor M. Quinn - Request for a Safe Crossing at Castleland Shopping Centre - AI107255 The Motion in the name of Councillor M. Quinn, was proposed by Councillor M. Quinn and seconded by Councillor J. Smyth
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 17:20
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