Agendas 2019

Agenda of July Ordinary Meeting to be held on Monday, 1st July, 2019


County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

071 9111111

25th June, 2019

TO:     THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held

ON:   Monday, 1st July, 2019

AT:   10.00 a.m.

IN:   Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

K. Colreavy
Meetings Administrator

 

CLÁR

  1. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 2nd May, 2019  (Copy posted on Extranet).
  2. To confirm Minutes of Meetings of Adjourned Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 8th May, 2019 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  3. To confirm Minutes of Annual General Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 7th June, 2019 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  4. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, the disposal of property at 9 Rusheen Crescent, Caltragh to Liam and Assumpta Gannon (Report previously circulated).
  5. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, the disposal of property at Cloonkeavy, Ballymote, Co. Sligo (Folio 659F) to Mr. Seamus Doddy (Report previously circulated).
  6. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, the disposal of property at 95 St. Brigid’s Place, Sligo to Mr. Louis McManus (Report previously circulated).
  7. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, the disposal of property at Kilcreevin, Ballymote, Co. Sligo to the Reps. of James Lavin (Report previously circulated).
  8. “That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility declare the following roads as public roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993.”
    Road NumbersLocation
    L-76172-0, L-76172-1,  L-76172-2 The roads serving development known as “Bushy Park”, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo.
    L-76095-0, L-76095-1, L-76095-2 The roads serving development known as “Steepleview”, Collooney, Co. Sligo.
    L-94107-0, L-94107-1, L-94107-2, L-94107-3, L-94107-4, L-94107-5, L-94107-6, L-94107-7, L-94107-8, L-94107-9, L-94107-10 The roads serving development known as “Kevinsfort Heath”, Ballydoogan, Strandhill, Co. Sligo.

    (Report previously circulated).
  9. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Knoxville Manor”, Bellaghy, Co. Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  10. To adopt Traveller Accommodation Programme for the period 1st July, 2019-30th June, 2024 (Copy to follow).
  11. To consider schedule of dates for Municipal District meetings.
  12. To consider Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy (Report posted on Extranet).
  13. To appoint six Members to the Sligo Placenames Committee.
  14. To appoint five Members to the Board of the Western Inter County Railway Committee.
  15. To appoint one Member to the Board of the Coleman Heritage Centre Ltd.
  16. To appoint six Members to the Joint Policing Committee.
  17. To appoint two Members to the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee.
  18. To appoint four Members to the North West Airport Company Limited.
  19. To appoint four Members to “The Model”
  20. To appoint two Members to Sligo Regional Sports Centre Limited.
  21. To appoint Members to Sligo County Council’s Audit Committee.
  22. To appoint two Members to the Sligo Town Twinning Committee.
  23. To note the audited accounts of the Sligo BID Company Limited (Copy to follow).
  24. To note the Monthly Management Reports for April and May 2019 (Report previously circulated).

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council and Transport Infrastructure Ireland, along with the Minister, Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and Sligo Gardaí to address the ongoing concerns with speed on the national road as well as the regional road going through the towns and villages in county Sligo.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to the owner of the Mill Apartments in Ballisodare to get a time frame on what he intends to do with this building, and that Sligo County Council would consider putting a vacant site levy on this development if no action is taken by the owner.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide much needed Public toilets at the Carpark in Drumcliff to facilitate the amount of tourists and locals that come to visit W B Yeats grave on a regular basis.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for an update on the proposed provision of a new Central Library in Sligo.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to construct safety railing between the footpath and road beside the railway line at Carrownanty, Ballymote – Road R296. This is in light of the near fatal accidents which have nearly occurred due to the lack of proper railing between the public footpath and the public road.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to give an update on Taking in charge of estate ‘Radharc Na hAbhainn’, Coolaney.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That draft bye laws be prepared so as to prohibit Heavy Good Vehicles from using the road network through the Cranmore housing estate, Martin Savage Terrace and Doorly Park housing estates and Cleveragh Drive; with a permit system to be included to allow heavy goods vehicles make local deliveries.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for a report relating to Council installed disabled parking bays in Sligo County detailing:
    1. The number of bays in the Sligo City area;
    2. The general locations of bays throughout the rest of the County;
    3. The number of fines issued by Sligo County Council from 2015-2018 for the illicit use of disabled parking bays;
    4. What level of service is maintained on the Council ‘hotline’ and what subsequent actions follow if a member of the public reports an abuse of a disabled parking bay?
    5. Other potential actions to deter illicit use of such bays.

    Further, that this Council writes to the Minister of Transport asking consideration be given to amending the Road Traffic Act, 2002 to allow the issuing of a penalty point for vehicle owners that abuse such parking bays”.
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to Minister Damian English to ask him to expedite a review of the Tenant Purchase Scheme and to ask him when will a new positive scheme be introduced.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to bring before this Council, without further delay, a review of the speeding limits on our primary routes as has been promised.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to prepare a report on pollution in the Easkey river. Has the source been identified? What action has been taken? What monitoring plan has been put in place? and can an audit of the sewage system in the village be carried out?”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to consult with the T.I.I. and call for a total new road marking layout of the junction along the N17 at Annaghmore towards R293 in the interest of safety at this very busy junction.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting that serious allegations of alleged fraud have been made in relation to the distribution of postal votes in the Ballymote/Tubbercurry electoral area this Council calls on the Garda authorities to carry out a full and comprehensive investigation into the matter.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Recognising the need for improved and extended services on the S1 and S2 Sligo bus routes in many areas including Maugheraboy, Treacy Avenue, Oakfield and Caltragh; this Council expresses its concern at the continued failure of the Government to provide adequate funding for the service and calls on Government to provide the necessary resources to allow the National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann to improve and extend the Sligo Bus service.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “Calling on Sligo County Council to make application for funding for the installation of Bus Shelters similar to Shelter located at Rathcormac for Grange and Cliffony bus stops as suitable locations are available. Can the Council please make application to The National Transport Authority who make grants to Bus Éireann by funding through advertising for the provision of shelters. Can the executive please advise this meeting what course of action will be taken.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “Calling on Sligo County Council to support the extension of the Rural Link service times to 10.30 p.m. nightly during the tourist season notably the months July/August from Sligo town to accommodate tourists who may wish to travel to Drumcliffe, Grange, Cliffony and Mullaghmore. Also to accommodate local families who may have family relatives visiting these areas. Rural link is a fantastic service and the extension during the tourist season would greatly enhance business in North Sligo. As Sligo County Council is the statuary body for rural transport in the county. Calling on the accounting officer and the executive to facilitate this request.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide pedestrian access from Castle Dargan Hotel to Ballygawley Village.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to provide an update in relation to the expedient levels of coastal erosion taking place in Rosses Point and outline plans for the same in the short term and in the future.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to provide an update on the provision of a one way traffic system for Collooney, Co Sligo.”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the Director of Services to allocate funding under ‘Low cost accident’ to improve safety on Road 94 at Kilglass National School.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the Director of Services to allocate funding in the 2020 Roads Budget to improve sightlines on Road 109 Newtown, Castleconnor.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the Director of Services when are the Beach bye-laws and Commercial bye-laws up for review in Enniscrone.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for a report about the possible removal of asbestos from a site at Pearse Crescent, Sligo detailing:
    1. Can the Environment Department confirm if asbestos was removed from the site;
    2. If asbestos was removed, was it disposed in a manner conforming to regulations relating to hazardous substances;
    3. If it was disposed in a manner not conforming to regulations what actions have Sligo County Council taken in this regard;
    4. And to whether other ongoing works at the site meet current regulations?

    Further, to ask the Planning Department has an application been received relating to this site for a residential unit(s) or other proposed development.”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “For Sligo County Council to provide an update as to what stage planning for the Sligo Greenway project is currently at.”
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “In light of the ongoing pressure on pollinating insect populations and the habitats they rely upon, that Sligo County Council recognises its duty of care to our local biodiversity and adopts the operational Guidelines for Councils contained in the All Ireland Pollinator Plan 2015 to 2020 issued by the National Biodiversity Data Centre.”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure to commence the process of reducing the speed limit on the R284 at Coola cross road in the interest of public safety.”
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To ask the Director of Services for Infrastructure to put in place additional traffic calming measures reducing the speed on the R284 at Geevagh cross road in the interest of public safety.”
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To call on Director of Services for Infrastructure to extend the footpath in Keenaghan to meet the existing one at Bóthar an Corran Ballymote.”
  29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “That Sligo County Council will support the introduction of the GLAN (Green Local Area Network) initiative in Sligo in conjunction with Clean Coasts and An Taisce. The goals of GLAN are to help businesses and organisations to transition towards more sustainable practices.”
  30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “That Sligo County Council provide an improved public Street Lighting at Abbeyville.”
  31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “That Sligo County Council will engage with Bus Éireann to re-establish and increase the daily bus service to Maugheraboy.”
  32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council re-introduce community skips and also try to provide more public waste bins around beaches and parks to help combat illegal dumping.”
  33. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council writes to the Minister of Defence and ask why Soldiers in Finner Camp Barracks have to travel to Dublin to do duties in McKee Barracks, Cathal Brugha Barracks and also St. Bricin’s Hospital when there are over 1500 soldiers in Dublin already.”
  34. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council write to the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, requesting the immediate allocation of Home Help Hours to those who the need the service.”
  35. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council request an update from the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, on the provision of capital funding for the 50 bedded Modular Unit at Sligo University Hospital.”
  36. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council review the criteria for the provision of signage in estates that are not yet taken in charge.”
  37. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “To ask for a progress report on the upkeep and repair of the Metal Man at Rosses Point.”
  38. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “To ask for Sligo County Council to liaise with TII to implement a speed reduction programme on the N15 at Rathcormac, Drumcliffe, Grange and Cliffoney.”
  39. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “To ask for Sligo County Council to assess the provision of a walkway from the Car Park at Streedagh Beach to the Main beach to make the beach accessible to all and especially parents with Children and people with Disabilities”
  40. Votes of Sympathy.
  41. Votes of Congratulations.
  42. Conferences/Training (Copy posted on Extranet).
  43. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  44. Correspondence:
    1. Copy of resolution from Kilkenny County Council dated 30th April, 2019 re. extension of scheme for provision of cancer drug “Pembro”,
    2. Copy of resolution from Wicklow County Council re. declaration of a climate emergency for Wicklow,
    3. Letter dated 1st May, 2019 from the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht regarding the reopening of Ireland’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites,
    4. Copy of resolution from Galway County Council re. Pension Scheme for Community Employment Supervisors and Assistant Supervisors,
    5. Acknowledgement dated 2nd May, 2019 from the Office of Public Works re. Queen Maeve Cairn, Knocknarea
    6. Letter dated 2nd May, 2019 from the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment concerning resolution re. climate change at April Ordinary Meeting,
    7. Copy of resolution adopted by Carrickmacross-Castleblayney M. D. dated 8th May, 2019 re. rates and rateable valuations,
    8. Letter dated 9th May, 2019 from the Office of Public Works re. Carrowmore Megalithic Complex
    9. Letter dated 8th May, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport re. the Western Rail Corridor and the Connection Europe Facility,
    10. Letter dated 9th May, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Education and Skills re. closure of St. Mary’s College, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo,
    11. Acknowledgement received 13th May, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation re. remote working by Employees,
    12. Acknowledgement dated 13th May, 2019 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. remote working by Employees,
    13. Letter dated 9th May, 2019 from the Chief Officer, Area 1 of H.S.E. re. Primary Care Centre in Grange,
    14. Acknowledgement dated 13th May, 2019 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. Referendum on water supply ownership and management,
    15. Letter dated 9th May, 2019 from the Chief Officer, Area 1 of H.S.E. re. Medical Health Centre at Drumcliff,
    16. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Minister for Finance re. Home Renovation Incentive,
    17. Acknowledgement from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government re. resolution concerning the postponement of Referendum on the ownership of Irish water dated 14th May, 2019,
    18. Acknowledgement from the Minister for Health, Mr. Simon Harris, T.D. re. H.S.E. Recruitment dated 14th May, 2019
    19. Letter dated 15th May, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport re. provision of a wheelchair accessible bus service between Ballyshannon and Sligo,
    20. Acknowledgement dated 14th May, 2019 from the Minister for Health, Mr. Simon Harris, T.D. re. provision of a 50 bed modular unit at Sligo University Hospital,
    21. Acknowledgement dated 14th May, 2019 from the Minister for Health, Mr. Simon Harris, T.D. re. homecare hours,
    22. Letter dated 16th May, 2019 from Mr. John Hayes (Chief Officer, Area 1 – H.S.E.) re. Capital Investment programme for Cliffoney Health Centre and Carrigans Day Care Centre,
    23. Acknowledgement dated 17th May, 2019 from the Office of the Director General, H.S.E. in relation to announced recruitment freeze,
    24. Acknowledgement dated 16th May, 2019 from the Office of Dr. Katherine Zappone, T.D., Minister for Children and Youth Affairs concerning Mother and Baby Homes,
    25. Letter dated 20th May, 2019 from An Post in relation to Post Box at junction of Mail Coach Road/St. Joseph’s Terrace, Sligo,
    26. Acknowledgement dated 14th May, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government in connection with affordable Housing,
    27. Letter dated 17th May, 2019 from Mr. John Hayes, Chief Officer, Area 1 H.S.E. re. Homecare Hours,
    28. Acknowledgement dated 23rdMay, 2019 from the National Transport Authority, together with
      1. i) copy of letter from the N.T.A. to Deputy Clare Daly and
      2. ii) reply to Parliamentary Question in Dáil Éireann on 7th February, 2019,
    29. Letter dated 28th May, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs regarding reports into Mother and Baby Homes,
    30. Letter dated 29th May, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation re. remote working,
    31. Letter dated 30th May, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection re. working remotely,
    32. Acknowledgement dated 30th May, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection re. working remotely,
    33. Acknowledgement dated 6th June, 2019 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. Fracking,
    34. hh) Letter dated 7th June, 2019 from the Department of Justice and Equality re. cost of insurance cover and insurance fraud,
    35. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Manorhamilton Municipal District calling for a ban on the use of Glyphosate (Roundup) as a desiccant on crops,
    36. Letter dated 7th June, 2019 from the Office of the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform re. resolution from March Meeting in relation to insurance reform,
    37. Acknowledgement from the H. S. E. (Office of the National Director of Human Resources) concerning resolution re. recruitment embargo,
    38. Letter dated 31st May, 2019 from the Minister for Health, Mr. Simon Harris, T.D. re. the H.S.E.’s interim control measures,
    39. Letter dated 31st May, 2019 from the Minister for Health, Mr. Simon Harris, T.D. re. provision of a Cardiac Catheterisation Lab at Sligo University Hospital,
    40. Letter received on 18th June, 2019 from the Office of Public Works re. the condition of Queen Maeve’s Cairn on Knocknarea,
    41. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Clare County Council regarding 5G,
    42. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Clare County Council re. rollout of free folic acid and
    43. Letter dated 21st June, 2019 from the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, T.D. re. funding for Sligo Airport.
  45. Matters arising from Minutes.
  46. Any other business.

 


Meeting Date 01/07/2019