Agendas 2020

Agenda of July Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday, 6th July, 2020 at 10.00 am


Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

071 911 1111

30th June, 2020

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held

ON:  Monday, 6th July, 2020

AT:  10.00 a.m.

IN:  Knocknarea Arena, Institute of Technology Sligo, Ash Lane, Sligo F91 YW50

You are requested to attend.

John Moran
Senior Executive Officer

 

CLÁR

  1. To note Minutes of Meeting of the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee held on 22nd November, 2019 (Copy attached).
  2. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 15th June, 2020 (Copy attached).
  3. To confirm Minutes of Annual Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 15th June, 2020 (Copy attached).
  4. To approve in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at 15 Marren Park, Ballymote, Co. Sligo to Ms. Deborah Conboy and Mr. Kevin Kielty (Report previously circulated).
  5. To approve in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at Main Street, Coolaney, Co. Sligo to Ms. Suzanne Colleary (Report previously circulated).
  6. To consider the report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Tower Hill”, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. (Report previously circulated)
  7. To note:
    1. the commencement of the statutory process to make a variation to the Sligo County Development Plan 2017 – 2023 in order to incorporate the relevant provisions of the National Planning Framework and the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy.  The proposed variation will be placed on public display for a period of four weeks before been brought back before the elected members for their consideration.
    2. the Chief Executive’s mid-term report on the progress achieved in securing the objectives of the Sligo County Development Plan 2017–2023 (Report to follow).
  8. Sligo County Council Covid-19 Economic Recovery Measures (Report to follow).
  9. To note the Monthly Management Report for May 2020 (Report to follow).

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To call on the Minister for Environment to include houses in County Sligo for compensation regarding pyrite defects in their property.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To write to Minister Stanton to address the serious issue of online gambling. Given the major societal issues coming from gambling particularly the ease of access through mobile phone and online platforms to gambling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, that credit cards be banned for use for online gambling accounts. And that this motion be shared with all other local authorities in the country.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Sadly there will not be a national Tidy Towns Competition this year.  However, I propose that we still allocate funding to all Tidy Towns groups in the county.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Can the Director of Services confirm that the Roads Programme that was passed at the March meeting remains in place and that every effort will be made to have it completed this year.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide an update on the review of the County Development Plan.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “Re:  Sligo County Council’s Disability, Inclusion and Access Strategy 2019-2022

    That Sligo County Council give an up to date report outlining:
    1. The Annual Work Programme proposed by the Council under the Strategy (which was adopted on the 10 May 2019).
    2. The specific actions in the Strategy which are proposed to be implemented by theCouncil in 2020.
    3. The amount of funding provided by the Council for the year 2020 to carry out the specific actions which have been identified and proposed to be carried out in 2020.
    4. Details of the membership and staff names of the Council’s Internal Access Team established under the 2019-2022 Strategy who are to work on the Strategy.
    5. The percentage of each Council team members’ time which is expected to be devoted to this team work and for which funding has been provided by the Council in 2020.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the Director of Services for Planning to outline the process regarding if someone informs Planning Enforcement Section of a development which has been constructed without planning permission.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “That Sligo County Council request an urgent review of the retrograde step not to progress with the planned build of a new Garda Headquarters in Sligo at acquired lands in Caltragh as announced in 2015 and included in the Department of Justice Capital Plan 2015-2021.

    That we, members of Sligo County Council (cross-party delegation) request a meeting with Garda management to discuss Sligo Garda Station.

    That this motion be relayed to the Minister for Justice, the Garda Commissioner, the Chief Superintendent for Sligo and Leitrim and to all Oireachtas Members and M.E.P.s representing this area and that we request a response on the same.

    That this motion be copied to all party leaders and formed groupings in the 33rd Dáil.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “Given that Sligo County Council recognises the importance of the film industry in the north west and in its promotion, I call on this Council and the incoming Cathaoirleach and Members to offer a Civic Reception to the Directors Lenny Abrahamson, Hettie Macdonald, the Actors Daisy Edgar-Jones, Pascal Mescal and the Writers Sally Rooney and Alice Birch of Normal People, filmed partly in Tubbercurry which primarily made up the fictional town of Carricklea, with Streedagh Point along Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way used for beach scenes.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “A huge proportion of the lands in Ireland have no registered rights of way.  In the most recent book of Mr. Peter Bland SC on the area it appears there is an anomaly in the legislation regarding the registration of rights of way in The Property Registration.

    At the moment you may assert a right of way by prescription in that the right of way has been used as of a right, without permission, without secrecy and without consideration for in excess of 12 years in an application form but you must declare that the right is not a right of way of necessity for them to be able to consider the application. This obviously precludes most applications.

    I call on Sligo County Council to write to the Minister for Agriculture and the Minister for Justice to amend the legislation to permit the Property Registration Authority to include rights of way by necessity in their remit which are surely the simplest to adjudicate from map inspections and should be kept away from costly court proceedings in order to free up the courts or to set up an Independent adjudicator to deal with these matters quickly.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to support Government Office Hubs in Ballymote and Tubbercurry and other locations in our rural towns and villages. To also assist Civil Service to work remotely within their own communities and to support the staff with their family commitments while promoting a work life balance.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Baker:
    “That Sligo County Council investigates the establishment of Community Home settings in rural areas.”

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to address the concerns of residents that live on the R292 that runs from Ballydrehid Bridge to Ransboro regarding the ongoing concerns with speed on this stretch of road.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to the Minister for Transport to address the ongoing issue of concerns for pupils with concessionary and non-concessionary tickets who use school transport.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to seek funding for a Festivals and Events Co-ordinator to facilitate the delivery of a planned and coordinated event and festival series for the county of Sligo.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “To ask that Sligo County Council resurface Chapel Road in Cliffoney.” 
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    “That Sligo County Council immediately engage with the members of the "Castle Street and Grattan Street Retailers" to discuss the serious justified concerns relating to the Temporary COVID Mobility Plan"
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That this Council invite the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to Sligo to explain why the decision was made to refurbish the existing Garda Station as opposed to building a new station on the site that was purchased specifically for this purpose.

    A brief of requirements for Sligo station has been carried out which include some future provisions.  The question is can that brief of requirements fit into the existing station site?

    How can anyone say it will be cheaper because no site assessment has been conducted.  No plans have been drawn up hence they are not costed.  It will require a full mechanical, engineering and plumbing refit and also be required to meet environmental and new public building standards - has this been costed or even examined?

    Given the level of civilian personnel as support staff required under the civilianisation programmes how many staff are to be housed there.  Has this assessment occurred?

    What plans have been put in place for parking facilities as there is no space there at present?”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That repair works takes place on the walkway down to the Second Beach at Rosses Point as soon as possible.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to Irish Water to carry out the necessary action to stop sewerage from the local treatment plant in Ballintogher from spilling out into a local garden as has happened on a number of occasions now.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting that councillors were circulated with a memo on the 11th of June stating that the Council in consultation with Sligo BID and other various stakeholders had prepared a Temporary COVID-19 Mobility Plan which was to be implemented in Sligo town from the 15th June; and further noting that on the 19th of June councillors were circulated with documentation from traders in Castle Street and Grattan Street indicating all of the traders (with the exception of one in Castle Street) were opposed to the Plan, and further indicating that 85% of them were not consulted about the Plan, with 15% claiming that they were told of the Plan after the decision had been made to implement it; this meeting therefore requests the Council management to provide a report indicating the specific traders in Castle Street and Grattan Street who were consulted by Council staff in advance of the Mobility Plan being issued to councillors on the 11th of June; and further the meeting requests an up to date report on the Mobility Plan.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to write to our Taoiseach and COMREG to call on all mobile phone and broadband service providers to open their representative lines which exist for TDs to local elected Councillors.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting the increased level of vehicular and pedestrian traffic using the Second Sea Road, and further noting the need for additional public lighting, and the lack of a continuous footpath linking Aylesbury Park with the local Bus Stop and the main Sligo/Strandhill Road; this meeting requests the Roads Department to investigate the matter and to prepare and bring forward proposals for adequate lighting and footpath/s on the road.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to review criteria for contractors who are trying to compete in the procurement process.  During these unprecedented times we have a responsibility to our local communities and business, local companies are exempt from competing in the current procurement process due to unfair criteria.  This must be immediately rectified to ensure our local communities can grow and prosper.  Sligo County Council must now act to ensure the current criteria is reviewed and changed.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor:
    “To ask Sligo County Council, to request an urgent update from the Department of Communications, in relation to the roll out of the next phase of Broadband.  Covid19 has had a significant impact on our Rural communities, with many people now working from home.  The next roll out of Broadband requires urgent attention.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to consider taking in charge Ríocht Na Sí estate in Ballygawley village.

    That Sligo County Council provide update on their communications with the developer.

    That Sligo County Council provide details of the issue/s to be resolved with regards lighting and the waste water treatment facility to the residents.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That Sligo County Council Roads Department carry out a survey and secure funding to upgrade the Footpath and section of roads to a satisfactory standard in Cartron Heights, Old Cartron and Cartron Point.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That Sligo County Council remove the old disused fenced Compound at the Green area adjacent to Maugheraboy estate and plans be put in place to make it a public park amenity for the residents of Maugheraboy and the people of the surrounding area.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “In the interest of Road Safety, that Sligo County Council would put into place a regular cleaning of debris and maintenance of the Cycle lanes from Sligo-Strandhill and Sligo-Rosses Point roads.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to ensure there is a continuous footpath from Carraroe Centre to Community facility at Cuilbeg (R287).

    To ask Sligo County Council to consider recommending this project to the Department for Town and Village Renewal funding in 2020.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To call on the Director of Services for Infrastructure to provide traffic calming signage on Road No L1905.”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To call on the Minister for Housing to provide the necessary financial assistance to Sligo County Council to build rural houses where a family can provide the necessary land with water and ESB services.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide charging points for electric cars in light of the Programme for Government’s plan to ban new registrations of petrol and diesel cars from 2030.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to fit traffic calming measures and pedestrian crossing on road 443 in Cloonacool village in interest of safety and to slow traffic.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry and Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “That Sligo County Council executive provide members with an update on Sligo's Green Fort Project as the Forthill Men's Group Arts and History Society have concerns regarding the progress of this project" 
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    “That Sligo County Council consider the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan Implemented and Coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre for parts of Sligo's urban areas that do not conflict with farming or road user safety issues"
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the meeting be provided with an updated report regarding the provision of mooring facilities at Inishmurray Island.”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to acknowledge the contribution to the county of Sligo of two former Ministers, Shane Ross and Michael Ring, for their service to the State.”
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “I call on Sligo County Council for the following roads to be included in the Roads Maintenance Programme Traffic calming measures on:
    • Calry Road R278
    • Hazelwood Road R286
    • Loughanelton L3409.”
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “I call on Sligo County Council for an update on Calry Cemetery works.”
  29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To call on the relevant Departments in Government to support our fishermen and seafarers who have lost seasonal earnings as a result of the Covid pandemic in particular to provide assistance such as the Restart Grant that fishermen were unable to apply for as they did not meet the specific criteria set out, e.g. they are not rate payers.  With the country reopening and Fáilte Ireland concentrating on promoting staycations and holidaying in Ireland it is now more important than ever to support this vital industry.”
  30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council write to Carolan Lennon Chief Executive of Eir to request that in light of the difficulties encountered by so many key workers working from home during the pandemic that EIR works with Sligo County Council to develop:
    1. A method be put in place where a priority number for Councillors to make representations about maintenance issues for Constituents who may for some reason not be in a position to make such representations themselves.  A simple procedure to avoid any GDPR Infringement and allow representations on behalf of Eir Customers without having access to account or payment history of the customer.
    2. A method to gain connection to fibre or high speed Broadband when it is available within a reasonable distance of a home or business and that a quotation can be provided for the additional cost of bringing the service from the current end of the line to the home or business.”
  31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council report on what progress if any has been made with TII for the installation of Footpaths to connect Grange Village with the Pharmacy and the site of the New Primary Care Centre due to start later this year.”
  32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council make representations to Irish Water following the order to prevent bathers exposure to possible pollution and protect public health issued on June 28th by Sligo County Council. 

    That Irish Water look at a possibility of diverting heavy rainfall away from the Waste Water Treatment Plants and directly to either a holding tank or directly into a water course where it will get away rapidly during periods of Weather Warnings for Rainfall.

    Although not ideal this system would be preferable to the current situation where it is added to the waste water system which is not capable of dealing with such an influx of water and could lead to untreated water (Possibly Contaminated) entering Bathing and Amenity Waters.”
  33. Votes of Sympathy.
  34. Votes of Congratulations.
  35. Conferences/Training.
  36. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  37. Correspondence:
    1. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Carlow Municipal District condemning the actions of the P.S.N.I. in disrupting a Black Lives Matter protest,
    2. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Kerry County Council asking that the V.A.T. rate on the Tourism industry be reduced to 0%,
    3. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Westmeath County Council assistance for the Leaving Certificate Class of 2020 Students,
    4. Acknowledgement dated 30th June, 2020 from the Office of Public Works re. Tubbercurry Garda Station and
    5. Acknowledgement dated 30th June, 2020 from the Office of Public Works re. the Unshin River  (Copies attached).
  38. Matters arising from Minutes.
  39. Any other business.

 


Meeting Date 06/07/2020