Agenda and minutes
PDF 87 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 13th November 2025. It was PROPOSED by Councillor L. Corkery, seconded by Councillor P. Mulville and RESOLVED –
“That the minutes of the Balbriggan/Rush-Lusk/Swords Services B (Strategic and General Matters) meeting held on Thursday 13th November 2025be ADOPTED.”
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QUESTIONS It was PROPOSED by Councillor L. Corkery, seconded by Councillor P. Mulville and RESOLVED -
“That pursuant to Standing Order No. 51, Questions 2 – 56 inclusive be ADOPTED.”
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Footfall at Swords Castle Market - AI105134 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - School Street at Thornleigh ETNS - AI105136 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Cycle-Priority Street - Park Avenue, Swords - AI105137 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Installation of Pencil Bollards - Applewood Community Centre, Swords - AI105138 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Waste Presentation Bye-Laws - Swords - AI105140 |
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Councillor J. Humphreys - Bike Share Initiatives in Swords at Christmas - AI105653 |
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Councillor D. Kelly - Update on Knocksedan Estate, Swords - AI105254 |
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Councillor D. Butler - Update on Ward Valley Park/Knocksedan, Swords - AI105271 |
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Councillor D. Butler - Update on Walled Garden - Knocksedan, Swords - AI105272 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - School Safety at Taylor Hill Walk, Balbriggan - AI105356 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Update on Bremore Castle Works, Balbriggan - AI105456 |
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Councillor M. Quinn - Taking In Charge - Kilsough Gardens, Balbriggan - AI105459 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Extension of Walkway alongside Ward River Park, Swords - AI105511 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Works on Holybanks Lands, Swords - AI105513 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Purchase of Open Space - St. Colmcille's Court, Swords - AI105514 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Ownership of Martello Tower - Balcarrick, Donabate - AI105539 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Update on Pedestrian Access Route to Knocksedan, Swords - AI105581 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Details on Works and Construction - Brackenstown Wood and Usher's Lake, Swords - AI105582 |
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Councillor L. Corkery - Vacant and Derelict Buildings - North Street, Swords - AI105583 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Taking in Charge - The Forge Estate - Lusk - AI105526 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Taking in Charge - Rahenny Park Estate - Lusk - AI105527 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Report on the Amount Levied under the Derelict Sites Act in Rush and Lusk - AI105528 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Enforcement Notices on Crèche Sites - Lusk - AI105529 |
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Councillor M. Boland - Biodiversity Trail within Lusk Sports Hub - Promoting Environmental Awareness - AI105531 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Laneways Not Taken In Charge - Castleview Estate, Swords - AI105555 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Taking in Charge - Comyn Manor, Swords - AI105556 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Ongoing Closure of Playground - Saint Cronan's Well, Swords - AI105557 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Private Rental Inspections in this LEA - AI105558 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Home based Mechanics Operating in this LEA - AI105559 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Number of Vacant/Unoccupied Social Homes in Swords - AI105561 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Dog Warden Patrols in Swords - AI105562 |
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Councillor J. Smyth - Launch of Swords Substance Abuse and Mental Health Group - AI105564 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Installation of Double Yellow Lines and Pencil Bollards - Taylor Hill Walk, Balbriggan - AI105576 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Acquisition of Land near Baldongan Graveyard - AI105577 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Ownership of Disused Quarry - Thomastown Reservoir - AI105578 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Report on Flavours of Fingal 2026 - AI105592 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Timeline for Loughshinny Playground - AI105596 |
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Councillor B. Ryan - Update on the EV Charging Bays - Skerries Mills - AI105613 |
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Councillor C. Boland - Report on Audit of Sports Facilities - AI105587 |
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Councillor C. Boland - Conservation and Refurbishment of the 1798 Memorial Cross - Oldtown - AI105588 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Volleyball Equipment for Donabate Beach - AI105601 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Painting of Community Centre in the Naul - AI105607 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on the Cliff Walk from Donabate to Tower Bay, Portrane - AI105608 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Progress of Rush Sports Hub - AI105610 |
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Update on Progress of Lusk Sports Hub - AI105611 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Active Travel Plan - Donabate Peninsula - AI105630 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Primary Care Centre - Donabate - AI105631 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Upgrade of Turvey Avenue, Donabate - AI105632 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Acquisition of Martello Tower - Balcarrick Donabate - AI105633 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Donabate Local Area Plan - AI105636 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Taking in Charge - Palmer Avenue, Rush - AI105637 |
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Councillor C. Johnston - Lands adjacent to Martin's Lane, Donabate - AI105639 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Safe Pedestrian Crossing - R132, Blake's Cross/R129 - AI105641 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - R132 Pedestrian Safety Refuge Island - AI105642 |
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Councillor P. Mulville - Planning Enforcement - The Burrow, Portrane - AI105647 |
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Declaration of Roads/Taking in Charge |
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BC 1808 Forrest Little Road & Barberstown Road, Swords The Report was Noted.
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Proposed Construction of a 13-unit Crisis Accommodation with associated staff and support accommodation at 30 Clonard Street, Balbriggan (PARTXI/008/25) Ms. Carmel Brennan, Senior Architect introduced Ms. Emma Reidy, and Ms. Liberty Finnegan from Aoibhneas and Mr. Christian Cremins from OCF who all participated in the presentation on the Proposed Construction of a 13-unit Crisis Accommodation with associated staff and support accommodation at 30 Clonard Street, Balbriggan . After a discussion the report was Noted.
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Feasibility Report on footpath connections from Loughshinny Mr. Breen Dorris, Senior Executive Engineer and Mr. Sean Lenehan, Executive Engineer gave a presentation of Feasibility Report on footpath connections from Loughshinny. Following a discussion the report was Noted.
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Correspondence |
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E-mail dated 5th November 2025 from Uisce Éireann regarding Councillor C. Boland - Motion - Report on Water Infrastructure in this LEA - AI101965 The correspondence from the Uisce Éireann was NOTED.
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Letter dated 12th November 2025 from the NTA regarding Councillor M. Quinn - Motion - Bus Turnaround at Mourne View Estate - AI100767 The correspondence from the NTA was NOTED.
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Councillor L. Corkery - Access to Knocksedan from Usher’s Lake - AI105580 It was agreed to take Motions numbered 61 and 72 together.
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.
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Councillor D. Butler - Connection of Pathway - Ward Valley Park/Knocksedan - AI105270 The Motion in the name of Councillor D. Butler was proposed by Councillor D. Butler and seconded by Councillor T. O’Leary
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. Kelly - Investigation into Old Graveyard - Cloghran, Swords- AI104951 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 P. Mulville - Foirgneamh Scoile Bhuan Nua do Ghaelscoil Ros Eó - AI105081 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor C. Johnstone
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. Butler - Existing or Proposed Ring-Roads - Swords - AI105269 The Motion in the name of Councillor D. Butler was proposed by Councillor D. Butler 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 M. Boland - Initiate Meeting Between the Council the NTA and Iarnród Éireann - AI105532
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 - Purchase of Martello Tower - Balcarrick, Donabate - AI105553 It was agreed to Defer this motion to the following Area Committee Meeting.
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Councillor C. Boland - Report on Progress of the Development of Séamus Ennis Centre, Naul - AI105575 The Motion in the name of Councillor C. Boland was proposed by Councillor C. Boland and seconded by Councillor L. Corkery
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was ACCEPTED without discussion.
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Councillor E. Dockrell - Meeting to Provide Update on St. Ita's Campus - AI105594
The Motion in the name of Councillor E. Dockrell was proposed by Councillor E. Dockrell and seconded by Councillor L. Corkery
The report by the Chief Executive, which had been circulated, was ACCEPTED without discussion.
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Councillor C. Johnston - Remedial Works - Portrane to Donabate Cliff Walk - AI105626 It was agreed to Defer this motion to the following Area Committee Meeting.
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Councillor P. Mulville - Foirgneamh Scoile Bhuan nua do Ghaelscoil na Mara - AI105082 The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville 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 D. Kelly - Uisce Éireann Issues at Knocksedan Estate – AI105254A 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 C. Johnston - Provision of 'Non for Profit' Childcare Facilities in this LEA - AI105628 It was agreed to Defer this motion to the following Area Committee Meeting.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS It was AGREED to suspend Standing Orders to deal with an Emergency Motion in the name of Councillors P. Mulville, E. Dockrell and C. Johnston which was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor E. Dockrell
To Read: “That this area committee demands an urgent emergency response from this Council and all relevant state agencies to address the coastal erosion and flooding crisis situation at Portrane, following the recent storm and before the next storms hit.”
Ms Mary T. Daly, Director of Services and Mr. Kevin Halpenny, Senior Parks and Landscape Officer gave a verbal update on the motion and following discussion the motion was AGREED.
Councillor L. Corkery thanked the Councillors and Staff and wished everyone a happy Christmas.
The meeting concluded at 16:26
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