The minutes of the meeting held on 27th November 2024 were agreed. The minutes were proposed by Charles Sargent and seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly.

A presentation was given to the members on the Aftercare of Balleally Landfill detailing of recent restoration works and next steps involved in order to complete the handover by David T. Byrne, Senior Executive Engineer, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel & Sports Department.

The presentation was NOTED

The proposed Marine and Coastal Management SPC 2025 Works Programme was presented by David Storey, Director of Services, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel & Sport.

Members were advised to put forward any further amendments to the Chair/Grainne Carroll prior to approval of the Works Programme.

The presentation was NOTED

The Motion in the name of Charles Sargent was proposed by Charles Sargent and seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly.

David Storey, Director of Services, Environment, Climate Action, Active Travel & Sport, read the report and following discussion it was AGREED that Councillors on the Marine and Coastal Management SPC to bring this item as a Motion to Full Council for consideration.

The Report was NOTED.

The Motion in the name of Councillor C. Boland was proposed by Councillor C. Boland and seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly.

Donal Farrelly, Senior Executive Planner, Planning and Strategic Infrastructure, gave a presentation to Members on Marine Planning and a discussion followed with the Members. Councillor C. Johnson wanted it noted in the minutes, the concern of this SPC over people losing their homes and the impact this is having.

The report was NOTED.

The Motion in the name of Councillor P. Mulville was proposed by Councillor P. Mulville and seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly.

Donal Farrelly,Senior Executive Planner, Planning and Strategic Infrastructure gave a presentation and a discussion followed with the members.  

The report was ACCEPTED.