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The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a formal resolution to vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for their administrative area by a percentage known as the local adjustment factor. At the (more…)
Cllr. Tony Murphy has advised that on 19th June 2020 Fingal County Council have passed Variation no.2 to the Development Plan. I welcome that Balbriggan has been now classified as a ‘self-sustaining town’, in this context.
I requested that the C.E. will give an assurance that (more…)
The Minister for Justice and Equality, Charlie Flanagan TD, has today launched a consultation seeking views on the manner in which the discount rate in personal injuries cases should be set. The Cost of Insurance Working Group (CIWG) was established in 2016 to analyse the high costs (more…)
Fingal public invited to have their say in the annual review of bathing waters for 2021 Season. Tens of thousands of people enjoy a dip at Ireland’s pristine lakes, rivers and beaches during the summer seasons. What most swimmers do not know is that City and County Councils’ must identify (more…)
Minister of State David Stanton T.D., who holds special responsibility for Youth Justice, has launched an online consultation on how State agencies, including the Justice system, should engage with young people who are at risk of becoming involved in crime. Views are sought from the (more…)
In recognition of the fact that some individuals or organisations may have experienced challenges in completing National Marine Plan Framework (NMPF) submissions by deadline (April 9th) due to restrictions relating to the national response to the Covid-19 pandemic (more…)
Reminder: The Road Traffic (Speed Limits) (County of Fingal) Proposed Bye-Laws 2020 are open for public consultation until this coming Friday, 20th March 2020. A public consultation is a process that involved the public in providing their feedback on a proposal to consider in the decision (more…)
On Wednesday, the Operational Area Committee Meeting considered a motion to defer any ratification of the Castlelands Master Plan (CMP) until the County Plan is reviewed against the RSES and, subsequently, the CMP is also properly reviewed in that context. At a vote of eight for (more…)
A special meeting of the Castlelands Masterplan was convened on Wednesday 22nd in Fingal County council at the request of Cllr. Tony Murphy. The motions on the agenda proposed by Cllr Murphy and seconded by Cllr Maguire. Three motions were taken in the meeting: (more…)
An application has been received from GAS Networks for permission to temporarily close Hamlet Lane, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, to facilitate ESB works. It is proposed that the road will be closed from 8.00am to 4.00pm from 17th February 2020 to 19th February 2020. Alternative routes available (more…)
Fingal County Council is proposing to align the Fingal Development Plan 2017 – 2023 with the National Planning Framework (NPF) and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES). Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, that Fingal County (more…)
The Castlelands Masterplan has been deferred until Thursday 23rd January. The Masterplan was due to be discussed at the council meeting on Thursday 9th January along with 19 other motions. his would not have allowed sufficient time to discuss the concerns raised regarding the (more…)