Agenda for Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services B - Strategic and General Matters) on Thursday, 14th May, 2026, 2.00 pm |

Agenda and minutes

Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Area Committee (Services B - Strategic and General Matters) - Thursday, 14th May, 2026 2.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

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Items
No.	Item
BSB/212/22	SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS It was AGREED to suspend Standing Orders to alter the agenda to take the Motion “Swimming Platform - Balbriggan Beachfront - AI108370A” as the first item.
BSB/213/22	Councillor T. Murphy - Swimming Platform - Balbriggan Beachfront - AI108370A The Motion in the name of Councillor T. Murphy was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy 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.
BSB/214/22	Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) Meeting held on Thursday 9th of April 2026. It was PROPOSED by Councillor L. Corkery, seconded by Councillor M. Boland and RESOLVED – “That the minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 9^th April 2026 be ADOPTED
BSB/215/22	QUESTIONS It was PROPOSED by Councillor L. Corkery, seconded by Councillor M. Boland and RESOLVED - “That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 52 inclusive be ADOPTED.”
BSB/216/22	Councillor J. Newman - Taking in Charge - R108 Naul Road - AI107709 View the background to item BSB/216/22
BSB/217/22	Councillor J. Newman - Additional Childcare Places - Swords - AI107711 View the background to item BSB/217/22
BSB/218/22	Councillor J. Newman - Report on Housing for over 70's in this LEA - AI107712 View the background to item BSB/218/22
BSB/219/22	Councillor J. Newman - School Wardens - Swords - AI108189 View the background to item BSB/219/22
BSB/220/22	Councillor T. Murphy - EV Charging Points - Bath Road - Balbriggan - AI107963 View the background to item BSB/220/22
BSB/221/22	Councillor J. Smyth - Mobile Food Outlets in this LEA - AI107905 View the background to item BSB/221/22
BSB/222/22	Councillor J. Smyth - Air to Heat Pump Faults in this LEA - AI107907 View the background to item BSB/222/22
BSB/223/22	Councillor J. Smyth - Housing Sites in this LEA - AI107908 View the background to item BSB/223/22
BSB/224/22	Councillor J. Smyth - Rejected Social Housing Applications in this LEA - AI107909 View the background to item BSB/224/22
BSB/225/22	Councillor J. Smyth - Provision of Secondary School - Estuary West Lands, Swords - AI107910 View the background to item BSB/225/22
BSB/226/22	Councillor J. Smyth - Timeframe for Re-Opening of Rivermeade Community Centre - Swords - AI107911 View the background to item BSB/226/22
BSB/227/22	Councillor J. Smyth - Rivervalley Bottle Bank Relocation - Swords - AI107914 View the background to item BSB/227/22
BSB/228/22	Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Sports Audit - Rush/Lusk Electoral Area - AI107923 View the background to item BSB/228/22
BSB/229/22	Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Progress of Entrance/Exit at Rush/Lusk Train Station - AI107924 View the background to item BSB/229/22
BSB/230/22	Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Phase 2 of the Donabate Distributor Road Project - AI107925 View the background to item BSB/230/22
BSB/231/22	Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Coastal Cliff Walk - Tower Bay, Portrane and Donabate Beach - AI107926 View the background to item BSB/231/22
BSB/232/22	Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Primary Care Centre - Donabate and Portrane - AI107927 View the background to item BSB/232/22
BSB/233/22	Councillor M. Quinn - Update on Rush Sports Alliance - AI107951 View the background to item BSB/233/22
BSB/234/22	Councillor M. Quinn - Update on Status of Stephenstown Link Road, Balbriggan - AI108274 View the background to item BSB/234/22
BSB/235/22	Councillor M. Quinn - Report on Slips, Trips and Falls - Main Streets - Balbriggan - AI108276 View the background to item BSB/235/22
BSB/236/22	Councillor G. Maguire - Safety Measures - Castlemill Link Road - Balbriggan - AI107964 View the background to item BSB/236/22
BSB/237/22	Councillor G. Maguire - Update on Repairs to Balbriggan Library - AI108404 View the background to item BSB/237/22
BSB/238/22	Councillor G. Maguire - Update on Bremore Castle - AI108405 View the background to item BSB/238/22
BSB/239/22	Councillor L. Corkery - Senior Citizens Day Centre Replacement Building - Swords - AI108004 View the background to item BSB/239/22
BSB/240/22	Councillor L. Corkery - Pedestrian Bridge between Fingallians GAA Club and Balheary Park - Swords - AI108006 View the background to item BSB/240/22
BSB/241/22	Councillor L. Corkery - Purchase of the Bostik Site - Swords - AI108007 View the background to item BSB/241/22
BSB/242/22	Councillor L. Corkery - Development of Estuary Lands as Playing Pitches - Swords - AI108008 View the background to item BSB/242/22
BSB/243/22	Councillor L. Corkery - Report on Holybanks Development, Swords - AI108009 View the background to item BSB/243/22
BSB/244/22	Councillor L. Corkery - Provision of Inline Hockey Rink - Swords - AI108156 View the background to item BSB/244/22
BSB/245/22	Councillor L. Corkery - Taking in Charge - Comyn Manor - Swords - AI108271 View the background to item BSB/245/22
BSB/246/22	Councillor M. Boland - Taking in Charge - The Forge Estate - Lusk - AI108293 View the background to item BSB/246/22
BSB/247/22	Councillor M. Boland - Update on Defective Block Scheme - Rush and Lusk - AI108295 View the background to item BSB/247/22
BSB/248/22	Councillor M. Boland - Update on Sports Facility Audit - Rush and Lusk - AI108296 View the background to item BSB/248/22
BSB/249/22	Councillor M. Boland - Accessibility Audit - Rush - AI108297 View the background to item BSB/249/22
BSB/250/22	Councillor C. Johnston - Report on Acquisition of Martello Tower - Donabate - AI108378 View the background to item BSB/250/22
BSB/251/22	Councillor C. Johnston - Name Plaque for Naul Village Park - AI108379 View the background to item BSB/251/22
BSB/252/22	Councillor C. Johnston - Commemorative Monument at The Hand - Donabate - AI108380 View the background to item BSB/252/22
BSB/253/22	Councillor C. Johnston - Update on Portrane Road Enhancement Scheme - AI108396 View the background to item BSB/253/22
BSB/254/22	Councillor C. Johnston - Extension to Donabate/Portrane Community Centre - AI108397 View the background to item BSB/254/22
BSB/255/22	Councillor C. Johnston - Proposals for Padel Courts in this LEA - AI108398 View the background to item BSB/255/22
BSB/256/22	Councillor C. Johnston - Primary Care Centre - Donabate - AI108399 View the background to item BSB/256/22
BSB/257/22	Councillor D. Butler - Replacement of Bottle Bank in Rivervalley - Swords - AI108381 View the background to item BSB/257/22
BSB/258/22	Councillor B. Ryan - Update on Running Track - Bremore, Balbriggan - AI108391 View the background to item BSB/258/22
BSB/259/22	Councillor B. Ryan - Provision of All-weather Pitch or MUGA - Mourne Estate, Skerries - AI108392 View the background to item BSB/259/22
BSB/260/22	Councillor P. Mulville - Litter and Dog Warden Enforcement - Donabate/Portrane - AI108413 View the background to item BSB/260/22
BSB/261/22	Councillor P. Mulville - Report on Archaeological Findings - Swords Castle - AI108419 View the background to item BSB/261/22
BSB/262/22	Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Boarded-Up Houses - Dublin Road, Swords - AI108421 View the background to item BSB/262/22
BSB/263/22	Councillor P. Mulville - Pollution Status on Rivers and Estuary in this LEA - AI108422 View the background to item BSB/263/22
BSB/264/22	Councillor P. Mulville - Four Bedroom Council Houses in this LEA - AI108423 View the background to item BSB/264/22
BSB/265/22	Councillor P. Mulville - Provision of Playing Pitch for Fingallians GAA Club - AI108424 View the background to item BSB/265/22
BSB/266/22	Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Purchase of Martello Tower - Donabate - AI108425 View the background to item BSB/266/22
BSB/267/22	Applications for Funding
BSB/267/22a	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.”
BSB/268/22	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.”
BSB/269/22	Proposed Disposals
BSB/269/22a	Notice of proposed disposal of Murtagh's Public House, Residence and Car Park, at Ballough, Lusk, Co. Dublin to Thornberry Property Holdings Limited, Stephenstown Business Park, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The Report was noted.
BSB/270/22	Flavours of Fingal Planning Licence Mr. Paul Barnes (Event Manager, ECCD Department) gave a presentation on the Flavours of Fingal event. Following a discussion the presentation was noted.
BSB/271/22	PARTXI/001/26: Proposed Development of Road Infrastructure at Stephenstown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin Ms. Natalie Dineen (Administrative Officer, ECCD Department) and Mr. Marcus Clifford (Consultant from Clifton Scannell Emerson Assoiciates) gave a presentation on PARTXI/001/26: Proposed Development of Road Infrastructure at Stephenstown, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. It was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy and seconded by Councillor L. Corkery and following discussion the presentation was NOTED.
BSB/272/22	EirGrid Project Update Briefing Ms. Grainne Duffy and Mr. Dara McGowan (Consultants from EirGrid) gave a presentation on the EirGrid Project Update. Following a discussion the presentation was NOTED.
BSB/273/22	Correspondence
BSB/273/22a	Letter dated 1st April 2026 from the HSE regarding Councillor P. Mulville/Councillor E. Dockrell/Councillor C. Johnston Motion - Tenant Purchase Scheme - Portrane Avenue Tenants - AI106701 The letter from the HSE was Noted.
BSB/273/22b	E-mail dated 15th April 2026 from the Minister of Education and Youth regarding Councillor L. Corkery Motion - Soláthar Gaelcholáiste sa Toghlimistéar Áitiúil Seo - AI107168 The letter from the Minister of Education and Youth was NOTED.
BSB/273/22c	E- mail dated 15th April 2026 from the Minister of Education and Youth regarding Councillor J. Smyth Motion - Provision of a Gaelcholáiste for Swords - AI107112 The letter from the Minister of Education and Youth was NOTED.
BSB/273/22d	E-mail dated 25th April 2026 from the NTA regarding Councillor D. Mulligan Motion - Public Transport Linking Swords and Blanchardstown - AI107225 The letter from the NTA was NOTED.
BSB/274/22	Councillor L. Corkery - Establishment of Tourism Board for Swords - AI108057 View the background to item BSB/274/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor L. Corkery was proposed by Councillor L. Corkery 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
BSB/275/22	Councillor T. Murphy - Update on Bath and Boathouse Rejuvenation - Balbriggan The Motion in the name of Councillor T. Murphy was proposed by Councillor T. Murphy 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
BSB/276/22	Councillor C. Johnston - On-site Meeting with Balcarrick Golf Club - Donabate - AI107616 View the background to item BSB/276/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor C. Johnston was proposed by Councillor C. Johnston and seconded by Councillor E. Dockrell The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED.
BSB/277/22	Councillor J. Smyth - Business Litter Awareness Campaign - AI107904 View the background to item BSB/277/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Smyth was proposed by Councillor J. Smyth 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.
BSB/278/22	Councillor L. Corkery - BusConnects Route for Holywell - Swords - AI108080 View the background to item BSB/278/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor L. Corkery was proposed by Councillor L. Corkery and seconded by Councillor J. Newman The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the motion was AGREED.
BSB/279/22	Councillor J. Newman - Road Safety Concerns - Forrest Road and Dublin Street Junction - Swords - AI108188 View the background to item BSB/279/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Newman was proposed by Councillor J. Newman 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
BSB/280/22	Councillor M. Quinn - Illegal Dumping at Clonard Brook - Taylor's Hill, Balbriggan - AI108273 View the background to item BSB/280/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor M. Quinn was proposed by Councillor M. Quinn 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.
BSB/281/22	Councillor B. Ryan/ Councillor M. Quinn - Rockabill Seabird Breeding Colony - AI108280 View the background to item BSB/281/22 The Motion in the names of Councillors B. Ryan and M. Quinn was proposed by Councillor B. Ryan 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.
BSB/282/22	Councillor D. Kelly - Re-naming of Park - Rathbeale Road - Swords - AI108407 View the background to item BSB/282/22 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.
BSB/283/22	Councillor P. Mulville - Future Housing Schemes in this LEA - AI108429 View the background to item BSB/283/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor D. Mulligan The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED
BSB/284/22	Councillor J. Smyth - Swords Community Car Scheme - AI108157 View the background to item BSB/284/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor J. Smyth was proposed by Councillor J. Smyth and seconded by Councillor D. Mulligan The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was read and CONSIDERED and following discussion the report was ACCEPTED
BSB/285/22	Councillor L. Corkery - On Site Meeting - Brackenstown Road Junction - Swords - AI108235 View the background to item BSB/285/22 The Motion in the name of Councillor L. Corkery was proposed by Councillor L. Corkery and seconded by Councillor J. Newman The report by the Chief Executive was ACCEPTED without discussion.
BSB/286/22	Councillor D. Kelly - Inquiry to Broadband Connection - Rivermeade - AI108420 View the background to item BSB/286/22 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.