Meeting 8th september, 7.30-8.30 foxrock parish hall 

Meeting Minutes

Beech Park Residents Association Minutes 8th Sept 2026

Chairing of meeting 

Chaired by Myles Gallagher (Residents Association Chairperson) 

Apologies, due to technical difficulties, the meeting was unable to connect the room with an online zoom call. 

Previous minutes were accepted. 

Purpose of meeting 

The purpose of the meeting was to elect new committee members and expand our membership base to ensure all residents are actively represented. Building on our achievements to date andagree on the next steps

Achievements to date 

The following achievements came from a walkaround the estate with the RA chairperson and local TD Dan Carson/Cormac Devlin. 

Tennis courts

DLRCC plan to jet wash, clean the surface, and maintain the courts. 

Lane way above the tennis courts

DLRCC agreed to clean the lane way, cut back vegetation and install low level lighting.

Laneway connecting Beech Park Avenue with Foxrock Wood

Funding secured to have the laneway resurfaced and lit with ongoing maintenance by DLRCC. 

ESB substation 

DLRCC have cut back the vegetation

Residents Association subscription 

80 area residents have signed up to date to the RA. 

 Voting items

Not applicable

Motions approved 

The following motions were passed:

1. Election of Committee Members

Three additional residents were elected as committee members. 

Total 6 committee members plus chairperson. Additional committee members are welcome to join to provide a broad scope of committee members. Please reach through the RA email beechparkra@gmail.com

Motions deferred 

The following matters were deferred for consideration at a further community meeting:

• Election of a Vice-Chairperson

• Election of a Treasurer

• Election of a Secretary; and 

• Election of two additional committee members. 

Discussion and points raised from the floor 

Key concerns raised at the meeting: 

• Traffic volume and speed in the area

Traffic re–routing through the estate due to traffic congestion in the area is likely contributing to the increased volume of traffic. A question was raised if it would be possible to sync the Deansgrange crossroad traffic lights with the pedestrian lights to allow for better traffic flow. 

A full council analysis would have to be conducted to establish a clear picture of the current situation and subsequent recommendations. It was acknowledged that once DLRCC is involved and measures recommended it is difficult to go back. Careful consideration with the next steps is necessary. 

• Commuters parking in the area

• Decline in aesthetics of the area 

Residents noted a visible decline in estate maintenance, arguing that "biodiversity" is being used to mask a reduction in basic services. The meeting highlighted that residents are paying top-tier property taxes but receiving minimal community upkeep in return.

• Too many resident associations

Lack of concerted views, limiting political influence. Consider integration of RAs. Chairperson highlighted links with other RAs in the area. 

Proposed next steps: 60 –90 days  

The following next steps were identified:

1. Update the website with the meeting minutes.

2. Call a meeting of the elected committee.

3. Leaflet drops to provide information on the establishment of the Beech Park Residents Association in the area. 

4. Apply for public liability insurance.

5. Set up a bank account for the RA.

6. Define a mechanism for residents to pay their annual membership fee.

7. Investigate options only on how to proceed with concerns of traffic management in the area. 

8. Define and present a set of short-term goals to members of the residents association. 

Acknowledgements 

The meeting thanked all attendees for their participation and engagement