Agendas 2021

Agenda of June Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday 14th June 2021 at 10 am


Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

071 911 1111

8th June 2021 

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON:  Monday, 14th June 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 Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on 26th February 2021 (Copy attached).  
  2. To note Minutes of Meeting of Sligo Borough Municipal District held on 15th March 2021 (Copy attached).
  3. To note Minutes of Meeting of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District held on 15th March 2021 (Copy attached).
  4. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 10th May 2021 (Copy attached).
  5. To confirm Minutes of Adjourned Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 17th May 2021 (Copy attached).
  6. To note minutes and report of Procedures Committee Meeting held on 20th May 2021 (Copy attached).
  7. To confirm Minutes of Adjourned Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 24th May 2021 (Copy attached).
  8. To appoint representative to SPC 1 (Housing and Corporate Services) from ICTU Pillar (Report attached).
  9. To note the audited accounts of the Sligo BID Company Limited by Guarantee (report to follow).
  10. To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992, and Regulations thereunder, provision of assistance to Focus Housing Association Company Limited by Guarantee, in the form of Capital Assistance Scheme, Final Account Budget approved sum for Acquisition Project at No. 20 Springhill Court, Maugheraboy, Sligo (report previously circulated).
  11. To approve in accordance with Section 128C of the Local government Act 2001 the revised membership of the Sligo Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) (report attached).
  12. To approve the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Annual Report 2020 (report attached).
  13. To approve in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of 5 Cairns View, Pearse Road, Sligo to Ms. Lucy Brennan (report previously circulated).
  14. To proceed with the proposed development:
    Demolition of 2 no. bungalow units and construction of 4 no. dwelling units in a 2 storey terrace comprising 2 no. 2-bed houses and 2 no. 1 bed apartments, and all associated site works including connection to existing services at the site of 1 and 2 Old People’s Homes, Green Road, Coolaney, in accordance with the Chief Executive’s Report and pursuant to Section 179(3) and 179(4) of Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as Amended) (report attached).
  15. To proceed with the proposed development to construct 15 dwellings consisting of 7 houses (1no. 4 bed, 4 no. 3 bed and 2 no. 2 bed) and 8 apartments (4 no. 1 bed and 4 no. 2 bed) and all associated site works at Connolly Park, Tobercurry, Co. Sligo in accordance with the Chief Executive’s Report and pursuant to Section 179(3) and 179(4) of Part XI of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as Amended) (report attached).
  16. To adopt Sligo County Council’s Draft Annual Report 2020(Copy attached).
  17. To note the Monthly Management Report for April 2021 (Copy attached).

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. 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”.
  2. 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”.
  3. 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.”
  4. 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.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Acknowledging the positive step forward by the government in introducing the coercive control legislation, this Council seeks that further supports are provided for those who experience domestic violence and that formal recognition is given to those encountering parental alienation”.
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “Noting the reply to Motion 34 November 2020 Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council (Submitted by Cllr Bree), can Sligo County Council issue an updated report on:
    1. Design for proposed works by Langan Consulting Engineers
    2. Details of what works are proposed this design will be.
    3. Progress on procurement of funds to carry out the expected work.
    4. Progress on procurement of a contractor to carry out works.
    5. Expected date on which the Department could be asked to consider issuing licences to boats to carry fare paying passengers to Innishmurray
    6. Report on what inspections have been carried out to ensure the preservation and care of the delicate natural and heritage sites on the island.”

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To seek an update from the OPW and CAO Joe Nugent on how the refurbishment of Sligo Garda Station complies with Part M of the Building Regulations Access and Use and whether a Disabled Access Certificate (DAC) has or will be issued at the completion of the works.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That Sligo County Council write to the National Graves Association to request a refurbishment report and works be carried out on the Teeling Monument in Collooney.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “That Sligo County Council declares a housing emergency and calls on Minister Darragh O’Brien to declare a National Emergency, and a report to be provided on the current position of Sligo County Council’s housing waiting list numbers and number of emergency housing availability for domestic violence.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    “That Sligo County Council remove the bollards at the sea front in Strandhill."
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “That Sligo County Council develop a Tourism Infrastructural Masterplan, for facilities ie; Toilets, Campervans and Car parking, Road access and Signage. The Masterplan should be on statutory footing going on public display and to include public consultation.  Areas like Dunmoran Strand, Aughris Head, Trawee Beach, Easkey Pier, Rathlee Enniscrone, Stranhill, Rosses Point, Mullaghmore Head, and other sites to be included by public consultation and elected Members. This Masterplan would be the framework for funding applications.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I ask Sligo County Council to write to Eamonn Ryan TD. Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications to deal with the backlog of applications in SEAI with the Warmer Home Scheme.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To ask for an update on footpath improvement works in the villages of Cliffoney and Grange.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council ask the Place Names Committee to consider calling ‘Cleveragh Park’ after the late George Maguire.” 
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council support the Irish government in calling for ''a global ban on fracking being proposed by Ireland at the United Nations General Assembly on climate-mitigation, public-health, environmental-protection and human-rights grounds.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “To request a report on the road safety improvement works necessary on the R286 from the town boundary to the junction of Hazelwood and Shaw’s Avenues.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “To propose that vehicle activated speed signs be erected in the following vicinities:
    1. R291 approach road to Rosses Point.
    2. N15 approach road to Drumcliff.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to the HSE to address the ongoing concerns with lack of parking at the Health Centre in Collooney and ask that the HSE would address this issue in the interest of health and safety.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Given the unprecedented success of Queen Meave’s Trail and the prospect of a very busy tourist season ahead can this council outline their plans to protect Queen Maeve’s Grave on Knocknarea.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Given the expected numbers due in our coastal resorts this summer I call upon the government to provide additional assistance to coastal communities to assist them in making all our visitors welcome while also protecting our vulnerable environments. Can Sligo County Council also install traffic counters at our seaside resorts to ascertain the numbers of visitors and assist with future planning.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Conscious of the fact that at its monthly meeting in July 2019, Sligo County Council unanimously adopted the following motion: “Noting that serious allegations of 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”; this meeting resolves to ask the Minister for Justice and the Garda Commissioner if the full and comprehensive investigation has been carried out by the Garda authorities and the outcome of same.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That a report be provided indicating (A) the number of Council houses where housing adaptation works were carried out in 2018, 2019 and 2020; (B) the cost of the works in each year; (C) the number of applicants still awaiting works to be carried out and the number of years said applicants have been on the waiting list (d) the estimated cost of the outstanding works.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “At the ordinary meeting of Sligo County Council held last December I introduced the motion “To call on Sligo County Council to clarify the bye laws on consumption of alcohol in public spaces and the enforcement of these laws.”

    In light of the reopening of society and with the recent public disorder in our cities and towns nationally can this meeting have an update in relation to this issue in County Sligo.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Ask Sligo County Council to secure funding to carry out a feasibility and technical study of Enniscrone pier and harbour.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Has Sligo County Council applied to the Department for funding to carry out coastal protection works in west Sligo for this year.”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this local Authority Calls on The Coalition government of Fianna Fáil Fine Gael & the Green Party to abolish without further delay the money been extorted from home owners of this country under the pretence of a property tax. “
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “In light of the lands purchased for the purposes of a new build Garda Station at Caltragh in 2018 that Sligo County Council now call on the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works to outline what plans are in place for these lands.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to engage with Irish Water on the provision of a wastewater treatment system for Ballygawley Village and provide update on same.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “That Sligo County Council carry out a safety assessment of the Aughamore Junction on the R287 at Carraroe with a view to making this crossroads safer.”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To call on the Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin to simplify the application criteria for the Outdoor Dining Enhancement Scheme to avoid putting the hospitality sector to a lot of expense.”
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That’s the roads department of this local authority would provide 2 speed ramps on the upper Road of Willow Park Maugheraboy to slow down traffic in the interest of health and safety of the residents of the area.”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That a report be provided indicating (A) the sum of money paid to private landlords under the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Scheme in 2019 and 2020 (B) the sum of money paid to private landlords under the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) Scheme in 2019 and 2020 (C) the sum of money paid to private landlords under the Long-Term Social Housing Leasing Scheme in 2019 and 2020.”
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor:
    “That Sligo County Council look for 100% Redress Scheme for Pyrite in respect of all properties affected.”
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council write to NTA requesting that they look at the possibility of erecting Bus shelters-Seating at the first Sea Road.”
  29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council review the Alley Way at Treacy Ave.”
  30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council put in place areas where people can sit and eat within the Borough area.” 
  31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor:
    “To Call on Sligo County Council to ask the Minister for Housing to: 
    1. Review and increase the Income Thresholds for Social Housing Applications.
    2. To ask that the Qualification Terms of the Tennant Purchase Scheme be reviewed to address the current situation whereby certain applicants do not qualify on grounds of earned income.”
  32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That the roads department of this local authority provide 2 regulation disability parking bays in the car park adjacent to the Sligo regatta rowing club at Cleveragh.”
  33. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls for a full investigation into all matters concerning Mother and Baby Homes, County Homes, and Agencies dealing with historical domestic adoption, including TUSLA and the Adoption Authority of Ireland.”
  34. Votes of Sympathy.
  35. Votes of Congratulations.
  36. Conferences/Training.
  37. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  38. Correspondence:
    1. Letter dated 30th April 2021 from Ms Francesca McDonagh, CEO, Bank of Ireland re closure of Bank of Ireland branches at Ballymote and Tubbercurry.
    2. Email dated 4th May 2021 from the office of the Minister for Sport and An Ghaeltacht, Mr Jack Chambers TD re consideration of Sligo as a location for one of Basketball Ireland’s proposed Centres of Excellence.
    3. Acknowledgement letter dated 6th May 2021 from the office of An Taoiseach re emergency investment in Mental Health Services.
    4. Acknowledgement letter dated 6th May 2021 from the office of An Taoiseach re re-opening plan for all businesses including the hospitality sector.
    5. Acknowledgement letter dated 6th May 2021 from the office of An Taoiseach re provision of psychological supports for victims of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence after court case.
    6. Letter dated 10th May 2021 from the Office of the Minister of State for Community Development and Charities re: challenges facing community and voluntary sector.
    7. Email dated 11th May 2021 from the office of the Minister for Justice re provision of psychological supports for victims of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence after court case.
    8. Email dated 13th May 2021 from office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform re confiscation of monies under the Proceeds of Crime Acts 1996 – 2016 (Motion listed at 11/01/2021 Ordinary Meeting).
    9. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Clare County Council regarding suitability of the maximum household income thresholds in the three banded areas.
    10. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Leitrim County Council regarding report in tenant purchase scheme and address of issues relating to income from Social Welfare, and persons over the age of 70 being allowed to purchase a Local Authority house.
    11. Email dated 18th May 2021 from CEO, Federation of Irish Sport regarding consideration of Sligo as a location for a centre of excellence per recent announcement from Basketball Ireland (NOTE: letter issued to Sport Ireland in this regard on 18.05.2021).
    12. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Limerick City & County Council regarding the Rural Development Policy 2021 – 2025.
    13. Email dated 3rd June 2021 from the office of the Minister for Rural & Community Development, Ms. Heather Humphreys re Community Hubs in rural areas.
    14. E-mail dated 4th June from the office of the Garda Commissioner re Armed Support Unit in Sligo.
    15. E-mail dated 1st June from Fáilte Ireland re Regional Festival Funding.
    16. Email dated 4th June from Deputy Marian Harkin TD, together with report from ’Leaders Questions’, regarding provision of Armed Support Unit in Sligo.
      (Copies attached).
  39. Matters arising from Minutes.
  40. Any other business.

 


Meeting Date 14/06/2021