Agendas 2021

Agenda of April Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday, 12th April 2021 at 10 am in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


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6th April, 2021 

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON:  Monday, 12th April 2021  

AT:  10.00 a.m.

IN:  Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.

You are requested to attend.

Kevin Colreavy
Meetings Administrator

 

CLÁR

  1. To note Minutes of Meeting of Sligo County Council’s Corporate Policy Group held on 8th January 2021 (Copy attached).
  2. To note Minutes of Meeting of Sligo County Council’s Audit Committee held on 16th December 2020 (Copy attached).
  3. To note Minutes of Meeting of the Borough District of Sligo held on 18th January 2021 (Copy attached).
  4. To note Minutes of Meeting of the Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District held on 18th January 2021 (Copy attached).
  5. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 1st March 2021 (Copy attached).
  6. To confirm Minutes of Adjourned Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 8th March 2021 (Copy attached).
  7. Update on the reactivation of a Public Art programme for Sligo and to note the membership of the Public Art Steering Group (Report attached).
  8. To consider and approve for the Municipal District of Ballymote-Tubbercurry, the Municipal District of Sligo Borough and the Municipal District of Sligo-Drumcliff, the Schedules of Works for 2021 for Roads, Transportation and Infrastructure (Report for each Municipal District and associated maps posted on extranet).
  9. To note the Annual Financial Statements 2020 (Copy attached).
  10. To authorise over expenditure of €20,105,413 reported in the 2020 Annual Financial Statement in accordance with section 104(7) of the Local Government Act 2001 and approve transfers to Capital of €970,191 (Reports attached).
  11. To approve allocations under the Community & Voluntary Grants Scheme 2021 (Report attached).
  12. To approve in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of land at 41 Cranmore Drive, Sligo to Mrs. Kathleen Cassidy (Report previously circulated). 
  13. To note the Monthly Management Report for February 2021 (Copy attached).

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the meeting be provided with a progress report relating to the development of a walking route to the neolithic cairn located on Carns/Cairns Hill”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to outline what plans are to extinguish the right of way on local road L 1403-0 in Castlebaldwin now that it’s no longer in use and the lay-by on the north western side”.

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to write to Bank of Ireland CEO Francesca McDonagh to voice its anger and disappointment at the announcements of its plans to close branches at Ballymote and Tubbercurry as announced on March 1st. I am calling on Bank of Ireland as a gesture of goodwill to hand back the buildings to the communities through Sligo County Council allowing them to utilise these structures and in particular the Ballymote building could become a community facility such as a museum under the auspices of Sligo County Council and could be the home for the wealth of artefacts from South Sligo that are in storage facilities in Dublin and post Covid, a tourist attraction in the town.

    The Ballymote and surrounding community are not contemplating a repeat of what happened when Ulster Bank closed its branch in 2017 and removed also their ATM machine. Bank of Ireland must now put in place the mechanism to ensure its ATM machine will stay operational on the Main Street regardless of the branch closing. As people are aware, these cash machines are loaded internally and I am calling on Bank of Ireland to NOT leave the town without any out of hours ATM machine. After all the profits this bank has made over its history in these towns on farmers, small businesses etc over the decades, this is the least they could do”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to source funding for disabled friendly benches to be fitted in public parks and appropriate spaces around the county”. 
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    “That Sligo County Council would undertake resurfacing/pothole repair works at Rathcarrick Wood Walkway, Strandhill as requested by residents in the area”.
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council would provide members with an update on what action Sligo County Council is taking on the development at the rear of River Road, Cartron".
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    “That Sligo County Council would provide members with an update on the footpath programme in the Tonaphubble area”.
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “For this Council to write to the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohue following his recent remarks stating that taxes will rise after Covid and ask him not to increase taxes but instead borrow money to stimulate the economy over the next decade.

    History shows that we cannot tax our way out of recession. The ECB are prepared to lend billions to allow the country to get back on track. An infrastructure plan including a massive house building programme should be included. In a decade, taxes will increase incrementally due to job creation therefore strengthening the economy and increasing our ability to repay the ECB”.
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “I propose that Sligo County Council write to An Tánaiste and ask him to intervene on the crisis facing our community sector in relation to insurance.

    The community sector is facing so many challenges in re-opening vital programmes and services, and may not be in a position to recover from the impact of Covid-19 unless the cost of insurance is sorted. A review of the Judicial Guidelines has taken place recently. These guidelines control the amount of damages awarded for personal injury claims and hence the cost of insurance. These guidelines only brought damages for minor, fully-recovered injuries down by 52% in Ireland which means that we are still an outlier in Europe. An 80% reduction is required to bring us in line with England and Wales and get insurance costs down to affordable levels, especially for the community sector. I also ask for this motion to be shared with all other local authorities”.
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo planning department to prepare a report on the following:
    • When will the Sligo environs plan be concluded?
    • Will review of the County Development Plan start in July? When will the First Manager’s Report be presented?

    And to give a briefing on any meetings between the planning department and Sligo's business sector and to make available any documents presented to the Council?”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy and Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to the management of Bank for Ireland asking them to engage with the local business community and the general public on the future of the 24-hour ATMs and night safe box in both Ballymote and Tubbercurry. In addition, that a delegation of Councillors would meet with the CEO of the Bank of Ireland to highlight our concern on the closure of these banks and the affect it will have on our community”.
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy and Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to address the concerns raised by residents who live on the old road that runs alongside the R291 in Rosses Point. Residents wish to see the junction at Ballyweelin closed to traffic and asked that the Roads Department would look at this proposal in the interest of health and safety”.
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council are calling on the HSE to announce a date for the provision of locally accessible abortion services through the public health system in Co. Sligo”.
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls on the government to provide free psychological support for all victims of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV)”.
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “In light of the recent announcement from Basketball Ireland that it is to develop 8 to 10 Centres of Excellence nationwide, Sligo County Council requests that County Sligo be considered as a location for a proposed centre.

    That Sligo County Council issue correspondence asking the relevant bodies to consider this request: CEO of Basketball Ireland, the Chairperson of the Federation of Irish Sport, The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Ms. Catherine Martin and by Minister of State with responsibility for Gaeltacht and Sport, Mr. Jack Chambers”.
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “That Sligo County Council explores the possibility of the opening of the public toilets located at Innisfree, Ballintogher which are an essential facility for the thousands of visitors who come here every year to the Lake Isle of Innisfree.

    Noting that the facility was closed in 2010 after being open for 32 years without incident”.
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to reopen L7216-0 West from the N15 to L72123-0 that was closed to Vehicular Traffic on March 31st 2021 and to realign this road opposite the L7216-0 East as was the original layout when the current N15 was built with properly constructed turning lanes both East and West and to engage with the local residents in meaningful consultation to allay their fears and concerns”.
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this County Council calls on the coalition government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party for emergency investment in Mental Health services”.
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide an update report in relation to the development of permanent public dining spaces in towns and villages throughout County Sligo aimed at welcoming back visitors when safe to do so. Is there a plan in place to apply for funding to implement weather proofing solutions to facilitate year-round outdoor dining?”.
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to arrange a civic reception for Zoe Lally for her bravery in rescuing three people out of the sea at Easkey Pier, saving their lives.  Zoe has been nominated by LEAP for this honour, when Covid restrictions allow, and that life buoys would be put in place at this pier”.
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the Council be provided with an up-to-date report on the proposed pedestrian footbridge to be erected adjacent to Markievicz Bridge with a timescale as to when construction work is expected to commence on the project”.
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “To ask the Chief Executive to provide a report on the costs of cleansing of illegal dumping for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020, the report to also include the Council’s proposed strategy to deal with this issue in future”.
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the Council be provided with a report outlining the plans to re-open the Fairgreen Recreational Park including proposals to seek grant aid for the next phase of the development of the Park particularly with regard to the provision of pedestrian and cycle ways”.
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Ask the Council to invite the CEO of Sligo Leader, John Feerick, to make a 10 minute presentation re: future role of Leader in the County”.
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To call on the government to ensure that the national herd is not reduced under the Climate Change Bill”.
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council write to Minister Peter Burke supporting and commending him for setting up a Working Group to examine the provision of Maternity Leave for County and City Councillors”.
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady;
    “I am requesting an update on Kazelin, Finisklin”.
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council write to the Minister for Health requesting that he increases the income threshold for eligibility for Medical Card applicants”.
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan and Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to activate Section 34 6 of the Planning Act so that the development of surfing accomodation on former IDA lands at Easkey, Co. Sligo can be considered for planning”.
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to engage with the Ballymote community with a view to the development and improvement of the facilities in the Community Park including play facilities”.
  29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to ask the OPW for an update on the proposed new Garda Station for Tubbercurry, to request a detailed plan to ensure the project moves forward in a timely manner for the health, safety and wellbeing of the Gardaí”. 
  30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor and Councillor M. Baker:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to the Minister for Health and An Taoiseach to review the reopening plan for all businesses including the hospitality sector ensuring a detailed plan is outlined for the hospitality sector and allowing the hair and beauty sector to reopen. By doing so, more businesses are getting back to work within safe Covid Guidelines. The evidence is there from all of 2020 which highlights the extremely low transmission rates among these sectors”.
  31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To call on the Bank of Ireland to ensure that they maintain an ATM in Ballymote to service all their customers”.
  32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To call on Sligo County Council Enforcement Section to provide an update on progress made in making the building in Ballinafad known as ‘The Anglers Rest’ from a public safety point of view”.
  33. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to report on what procedures are in place to either refund or pay to Irish Water the contribution made by members of the public as a condition of planning permission who paid to Sligo County Council a contribution towards expenditure that was or that is proposed to be incurred by Sligo County Council towards the provision of water facilities. This fee would have been paid at commencement of development work but the connection was never completed due to delays in finishing the dwelling.

    And to ensure that no householder is asked to pay a second contribution to Irish Water when they have already paid for the provision of water facilities to Sligo County Council.
  34. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this County Council calls on the Road Safety Authority to demand that the company Applusa who provide the NCT car testing at Drumiskabole Co. Sligo provide the necessary shelter for all of the public attending their compulsory car road worthy test without any further delay.”
  35. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to provide an update on both Greenway Projects, the SLNCR and the Sligo to Bellaghy Greenway.
  36. ”To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “To ask Sligo County Council is there a plan in place to promote Sligo as a quality marine tourism destination on the Wild Atlantic Way and has an application been made for funding under CAPITEN (Atlantic Cluster for Technological and Economic Innovation in the Nautical Sector) for this?”.
  37. Votes of Sympathy.
  38. Votes of Congratulations.
  39. Conferences/Training.
  40. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  41. Correspondence:
    1. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Killarney M.D. requesting the immediate introduction of payment to Student Nurses.
    2. Notice dated 25th February 2021 regarding the preparation of a Local Area Plan for Castlebar town and its environs.
    3. Letter dated 1st March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence re: possible change in the constitutional status of Northern Ireland.
    4. Email acknowledgement dated 4th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage re: Land Development Agency Bill 2021.
    5. Acknowledgement letter dated 3rd March 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach re: fuel allowance.
    6. Acknowledgement letter dated 3rd March 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach re: domestic violence.
    7. Letter dated 4th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister of State for Transport re: Sligo Airport.
    8. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Leitrim County Council re: pesticide cypermethrin.
    9. Letter dated 4th March 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach re: Shared Island Initiative.
    10. Letter dated 9th March 2021 from the Department of Social Protection re: extension to participants on DEASP schemes.
    11. Email acknowledgement dated 10th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Transport re: Community and Voluntary Sector funding needs.
    12. Acknowledgement letter dated 8th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re: Independent Meat Regulator.
    13. Letter dated 9th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re: Independent Meat Regulator.
    14. Email dated 12th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Education re: Hibernia College.
    15. Letter dated 11th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re: felling licences.
    16. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Kerry County Council regarding their opposition to the introduction of the Land Development Agency Bill.
    17. Email acknowledgement dated 16th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Finance re: Community and Voluntary Sector funding needs.
    18. Letter dated 15th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re: operation of the BEAM scheme.
    19. Letter (received via email) dated 23rd March 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage re: Land Development Agency Bill.
    20. Acknowledgement letter dated 22nd March 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach re: Community and Voluntary Sector funding needs.
    21. Acknowledgement letter dated 22nd March 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach re: Community and Voluntary Sector funding needs.
    22. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Galway County Council regarding their opposition to the proposed provisions of the Land Development Agency Bill 2021.
    23. Copy of resolution passed by Members of Laois County Council regarding their opposition to the Land Development Agency Bill 2021
    24. Copy of resolution passed by Members of Wicklow County Council re: Land Development Agency Bill 2021.
    25. Copy of resolution passed by Members of Louth County Council re: Land Development Agency Bill 2021.
    26. Copy of resolution passed by Members of Limerick City and County Council regarding National Union of Journalists.
    27. Email dated 24th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities re: Community and Voluntary Sector funding needs.
    28. Letter dated 26th March 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach re: additional educational support for national and secondary school children.
    29. Letter dated 29th March 2021 from the Office of the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities re: Community and Voluntary Sector funding needs.
      (Copies attached).
  42. Matters arising from Minutes.
  43. Any other business.

 


Meeting Date 12/04/2021