Agenda and minutes

Venue: Council Chamber - County Hall, Swords

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BSB/544/25

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.”

 

BSB/545/25

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.”

 

BSB/546/25

Councillor C. Johnston - Update on Playground - Beresford Estate, Donabate - AI104533

BSB/547/25

Councillor C. Johnston - Report on Access to Rush/Lusk Train Station - AI105090

BSB/548/25

Councillor C. Johnston - Report on Relocation of Library from Donabate Portrane Community Centre to Ballisk House, Donabate - AI105095

BSB/549/25

Councillor C. Johnston - Timeline on Portrane to Donabate Cliff Walk Project - AI105096

BSB/550/25

Councillor C. Johnston - Update on Rahillion Looped Walkway Project, Donabate - AI105097

BSB/551/25

Councillor C. Johnston - Progress Report on Ballymastone Educational Hub, Donabate - AI105098

BSB/552/25

Councillor C. Johnston - Planning Application for Portrane Coastal Protection Scheme - AI105099

BSB/553/25

Councillor C. Johnston - Update on Blake's Cross Junction Upgrade, Lusk - AI105101

BSB/554/25

Councillor M. Quinn - Update on Taking in Charge - Open Space in Golden Ridge, Rush - AI104866

BSB/555/25

Councillor M. Quinn - Taking in Charge - Castlemill Road, Balbriggan - AI104889

BSB/556/25

Councillor M. Quinn - Proposed Safety Measures - Scoil Réalt Na Mara, Skerries - AI105030

BSB/557/25

Councillor M. Quinn - List of Vacant One-Bed Housing in this LEA - AI105103

BSB/558/25

Councillor L. Corkery - School Street Initiative - Thornleigh Educate Together National School, Swords - AI104959

BSB/559/25

Councillor T. Murphy - Safer Routes to School, Balrothery National School - AI105021

BSB/560/25

Councillor J. Smyth - Upgrade Works at Rivervalley/Rathingle, Swords - AI105035

BSB/561/25

Councillor J. Smyth - Mould/Damp in the Council's Housing Stock - AI105041

BSB/562/25

Councillor J. Smyth - New Build Social Housing in this LEA - AI105104

BSB/563/25

Councillor J. Smyth - Path Changes in the Ward River Valley Park, Swords - AI105105

BSB/564/25

Councillor D. Butler - Resurfacing of Old Rivervalley All-Weather Pitch - Rivervalley, Swords - AI105037

BSB/565/25

Councillor G. Maguire - Road Safety Measures - Scoil Réalt na Mara, Skerries - AI105055

BSB/566/25

Councillor B. Ryan - Cleaning of Laneway - Lambeecher Estate, Balbriggan - AI105069

BSB/567/25

Councillor B. Ryan - Issues with Polling Stations in this LEA - AI105084

BSB/568/25

Councillor B. Ryan - Flavours of Fingal 2026 - AI105091

BSB/569/25

Councillor P. Mulville - Report on Business on Main Street, Swords - AI105077

BSB/570/25

Councillor P. Mulville - Diversity of Traders/Businesses on Swords Main Street - AI105079

BSB/571/25

Councillor P. Mulville - Update on Portrane Coastal Erosion and Flooding Protection Scheme Application - AI105080

BSB/572/25

Councillor P. Mulville - Public Consultation Process for Children's Play Space in Portrane - AI105128

BSB/573/25

Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Defective Blocks Scheme for Lusk Residents - AI105107

BSB/574/25

Councillor E. Dockrell - Resurfacing of Road - Hand's Lane, Lusk - AI105110

BSB/575/25

Councillor E. Dockrell - Road Safety Review - Semple Woods Estate, Donabate - AI105112

BSB/576/25

Councillor E. Dockrell - Review of Area between Kenure Woods and the Gaelscoil in Rush - AI105113

BSB/577/25

Councillor E. Dockrell - Installation of Pathway through Astor Park/Golden Ridge to Kenure Woods, Rush - AI105114

BSB/578/25

Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Additional Schools in Donabate - AI105115

BSB/579/25

Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Sports Hub for Donabate - AI105116

BSB/580/25

Councillor E. Dockrell - Community Infrastructure - Lusk - AI105120

BSB/581/25

Councillor J. Humphreys - Proposed Works along Glen Ellan/Balheary Road, Swords - AI105132

BSB/582/25

Applications for Funding

BSB/582/25a

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.”

 

BSB/583/25

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.”

 

BSB/584/25

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.

 

BSB/585/25

Proposed Disposals

BSB/585/25a

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.

 

BSB/585/25b

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

 

BSB/585/25c

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

 

BSB/586/25

Correspondence

BSB/586/25a

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.

 

BSB/586/25b

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.

 

BSB/586/25c

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.

 

BSB/587/25

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

BSB/588/25

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.

 

BSB/589/25

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.

 

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.

BSB/590/25

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.

 

BSB/591/25

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.

 

BSB/592/25

Councillor J. Smyth - Procedures on Casinos and Gaming Arcades - Swords - AI105059

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 motion was Agreed

 

BSB/593/25

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.

 

BSB/594/25

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.

 

BSB/595/25

Councillor T. O'Leary - Improved Safe Access to Scoil Réalt na Mara, Skerries - AI105017

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.

 

BSB/596/25

Councillor P. Mulville - Report on Repair and Upkeep at St. Ita's Hospital, Portrane - AI105131

The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Mulville 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 motion was AGREED.

 

 

 

 

 

The meeting concluded at 17:48

 

 

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