Agendas 2021

Agenda of Adjourned September Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday, 20th September 2021


Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

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14th September 2021

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Adjourned Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON:  Monday, 20th September 2021

AT:  2.00 p.m.

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

You are requested to attend.

Kevin Colreavy
Meetings Administrator

 

CLÁR

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “Given that the CE has increased the rent for tenants, and that councillors unanimously passed a motion against the increase; given that energy costs and food costs has risen by 20% in the last 24 months, and with no corresponding social welfare increase, this council acknowledges the hardship that this rent increase has caused some families.  Can the executive prepare a report on how this increase has affected how the housing stock is maintained, and to call on the government to in increase the base social welfare to a living rate, to prevent food poverty.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Baker:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to provide funding for facilities at our playgrounds that are inclusive and encourage physical well-being to meet the needs of every child.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney and Councillor M. Baker:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to carry out an engineering survey of Lough na Suil to find a solution to rising level of the lake and the threat posed to Local Road L59040.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to look at controlling the water barrier at Riverside to address the ongoing flooding that is occurring with heavy rain falls in Sligo and surrounding areas.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to make funding available to carry out drainage works on the Drumcliff River which is affecting home and roads in the Drumcliff area.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Recognising that people with disabilities have the same right to use and enjoy public spaces that we all share;  Acknowledging the obstacles which people with disabilities face in their daily lives, including badly parked vehicles and bicycles, billboards, over-grown hedges and other ill-placed hazards;  Understanding that most obstacles are caused by thoughtlessness and genuine lack of awareness; this Council reiterates its support for Ireland’s Annual “Make Way Day” which takes place this year on Friday 24th September.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting that in 2019, the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission invited each local authority in the State to undertake a review of its provision of Traveller accommodation. The equality reviews  to focus on failures nationally to draw down ring fenced capital funding to meet obligations on Traveller specific accommodation; and further noting that following the Review, the Commission, in July of this year, recommended that Sligo County Council should undertake eight specific actions to strengthen the level of equality of opportunity and non-discrimination in its systems for the provision of Traveller-specific accommodation services; this meeting therefore requests the Council executive to indicate what steps will now be taken to implement the eight recommendations of the Commission.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “To ask what steps have been taken and what additional resources are being been provided to strengthen the council’s ICT systems ability to withstand cyber-attack and to protect sensitive information and systems.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this local authority write to the manager of Sligo Railway Station and Irish Rail to request as a matter of urgency they carry out a clean-up and Foliage maintenance of the lands adjacent to the security fence that runs along the back of the properties that back on to the railway tracks on the entrance to Mac Diaramada Station Sligo, in particular to the rear of properties at Tracey Avenue, Lynndale, Cedar Drive, Thornhill and Maugheraboy Estate.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That the Roads Department of this Local authority would carry out the necessary works to repair the road & footpaths in Avondale Estate Ballytivnan.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “Call on Sligo County Council that following the total disrespect shown by the current franchise holders of the running of the national NCTs centres Applus + in their response to a request to have a shelter supplied at the local NCT centre in Sligo to give basic cover from the elements.  That as a council we write to the Road Safety Authority Department Transport to have Applus+ excluded from any future tender for this service.” 
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council institute an Honours system to honour people who excel to extremely high standards in their field. This system although not confined should be seen as a special honour for outstanding achievements that acknowledges the exceptional achievement of Individuals (or Groups of Individuals) whose achievements bring pride and joy to the entire county.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council in advance of the 2022 Bathing Season introduce a system of bathing water testing that reflects when raised levels of E-Coli and Intestinal Enterococci are less than “Excellent” Classification but have not reached the “Poor” Classification which would result in bathing areas being closed.  To date in 2021 there have been 44 of each Test Carried out with the following Results

    E-Coli
    35 Excellent
    7 Good
    1 Sufficient
    1 Poor

    Intestinal Enterococci
    41 Excellent
    1 Good
    0 Sufficient
    2 Poor

    These are generally wonderful results for our pristine waters and we should be proud of this, but we must not become complacent and should strive for even better and Make 100% Excellent our target for 2022 and future years.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “To ask Sligo County Council at what locations within the county are Licensed Waste Disposal Contractors for the removal and disposal of sewage wastes allowed to dispose of the sludges and liquids for further treatment and sterilisation and if any situation exists where this can be discharged or spread on agricultural land.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Baker and Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “That Sligo County Council provides a report to clarify the ownership of Ballindoon Abbey for the purpose of enabling the local authority to commission a conservation report for the abbey to guide future conservation work.” 
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to make application for funding under the digitisation scheme to convert burial records in County Sligo to a digital format, facilitating improved cemetery management and facilitating public access to cemetery records.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “Regarding the 12 floodgates located at the weir at Riverside on the Garavogue that Sligo County Council provide clarity on:
    • what staff/resources, if any, are responsible for the management and oversight of these floodgates.
    • what management plan Sligo County Council have in place around the opening and closing of these gates to avoid flooding in places like Aughamore
    • what plans Sligo County Council have to fix the two ceased floodgates at same location. 
    • what plans Sligo County Council have, if any, to motorize the other 10 floodgates which require manual turning.
    • are the water levels on Lough Gill been monitored and if so, by whom.
  18. Votes of Sympathy.
  19. Votes of Congratulations.
  20. Conferences/Training.
  21. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  22. Correspondence:
    1. Acknowledgement letter dated 3rd June 2021 from the Office of An Taoiseach re solidarity tax on wealthy individuals or companies to pay for the covid pandemic.
    2. Acknowledgement email dated 30th HSE CEO re concerns around lack of parking at Health Centre in Collooney.
    3. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Donegal County Council regarding availability of Patisiran to everyone in the 26 Counties who require this life-changing drug.
    4. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Donegal County Council regarding representation to Government around the treatment of the families and friends of the Ballymurphy 10.
    5. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Donegal County Council regarding expulsion of Israeli Ambassador and staff in the Embassy.
    6. E-mail dated 2nd July 2021 from the National Transport Authority (NTA) in response to letter from Sligo County Council dated 29th June 2021 regarding erection of bus shelters / seating at the First Sea Road.
    7. Acknowledgement e-mail dated 6th July2021 from the office of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D. regarding Mother and Baby Homes.
    8. Acknowledgement letter from the Office of An Taoiseach regarding global ban on fracking.
    9. Letter dated 7th July 2021 from Senator Robbie Gallagher re concerns for Local Authority staff in relation to Service Level Agreement with Irish Water.
    10. Letter dated 5th July 2021 from the Office on An Taoiseach regarding Mother & Baby Homes.
    11. Letter dated 6th July 2021 from the Office of An Taoiseach regarding provision of additional assistance to coastal communities.
    12. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Fermanagh & Omagh District Council regarding Rights of Nature.
    13. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Clare County Council regarding HPV vaccine.
    14. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Clare County Council regarding funding for defibrillators and training.
    15. Acknowledgement e-mail dated 13th July 2021 from the Office of the Superintendent, Garda Corporate Services Office, regarding allegations of voting fraud.
    16. E-mail dated 13th July 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys regarding Community Hubs.
    17. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Limerick City & County Council regarding Epilepsy Ireland.
    18. Letter dated 14th July 2021 from the Office of the Chief Clinical Officer, HSE regarding abortion services in Co Sligo.
    19. Letter dated 13th July 2021 from the office of the Minister for Justice regarding allegations of fraud in relation to the distribution of postal votes in the Ballymote/Tubbercurry electoral area.
    20. Letter dated 6th July 2021 from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council regarding Rights of Nature.
    21. Acknowledgement e-mail dated 20th July from the Office of the Minister for Environment, Climate & Communications regarding backlog of applications in SEAI with the Warmer Home Scheme.”
    22. Acknowledgement e-mail dated 22nd July 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly regarding tribute to Health Care Workers and support staff for their efforts during Covid.
    23. Acknowledgement letter dated 22nd July 2021 from the Office of the Assistant Commissioner, Garda NW Region HQ regarding allegations of voting fraud.
    24. Letter dated 22nd July 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Justice regarding invitation extended to the Minister to visit Sligo to pay tribute to Social Welfare staff.
    25. Letter dated 22nd July 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food & The Marine regarding the National Herd.
    26. Letter dated 23rd July 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Justice regarding Sligo Garda Station.
    27. Acknowledgement e-mail dated 26th July from the Office of the Minister for Social Protection, Community and Rural Development the Islands and Justice regarding invitation extended to the Minister to visit Sligo to pay tribute to Social Welfare staff.
    28. E-mail dated 27th July 2021 and attached letter from the Office of the A/Chief Superintendent, Garda Síochána regarding allegations of voting fraud.
    29. E-mail dated 27th July 2021 from Ms. Mary Kilcoyne, A.O. Rural Water Unit regarding funding for provision of small wastewater treatment systems in local villages throughout the country.
    30. Acknowledgement letter dated 23rd July from the Office of An Taoiseach regarding coercive control legislation.
    31. Acknowledgement letter dated 26th July, 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach regarding the Climate Change Bill.
    32. Acknowledgement letter dated 28th July, 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach regarding the re-introduction of the covid ban on rent increases and evictions.
    33. Acknowledgement letter dated 28th July, 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach regarding a Referendum on the public water system.
    34. Acknowledgement email dated 30th July 2021 from the office of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D. re: resolution received in relation to Mother and Baby Homes.
    35. Acknowledgement email dated 3rd August, 2021 from the office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding public ownership and management of Irish Water.
    36. Acknowledgement email dated 3rd August, 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the reintroduction of ban on rent increases.
    37. Acknowledgement email dated 3rd August, 2021 from Irish Water regarding a call for funding to be made available for the provision of small wastewater treatment systems in local villages throughout the country.
    38. Letter dated 28th July, 2021 from the Property Services Regulatory Authority regarding the inclusion of Eircodes on the Residential Property Price Register.
    39. Email dated 5th August, 2021 from NTA Oireachtas Liaison in response to email dated 27th July, 2021 regarding increasing the number of available bus services in certain areas of the county
    40. Letter dated 4th August, 2021 from Dept of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in response to letter dated 29th June, 2021 regarding funding for the provision of small wastewater treatment systems in local villages in County Sligo.
    41. Copy of resolution passed by the members of Donegal County Council regarding stopping the collection of LPT from victims that have their homes destroyed by Mica, Pyrite and Pyrrhotite and stopping the collection of rates also from business owners that have their businesses destroyed by Mica, Pyrite and Pyrrhotite.
    42. Acknowledgement email dated 9th August, 2021 from the Office of the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment regarding the invitation to the Tánaiste to visit Sligo, to pay tribute to retail workers for their efforts during Covid.
    43. Acknowledgement email dated 9th August, 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in connection with the N15 Sligo to Bundoran realignment.
    44. Acknowledgement email dated 9th August, 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding Sligo County Council’s support of proposed changes to constitution re article 28.
    45. Acknowledgement email dated 13th August, 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Transport re: N15 Sligo to Bundoran realignment.
    46. Letter dated 18th August 2021 from the Office of the Minister of Housing, Local Government & Heritage regarding a funding scheme to address the control growth of Giant Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed in Sligo.
    47. E-mail from Irish Water dated 23rd August 2021 in relation to letter to Irish Water dated 29th June 2021 regarding funding for the provision of small wastewater treatment systems in local villages throughout the country.
    48. E-mail dated 24th August 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform regarding lands purchased for the new Garda Station at Caltragh, Sligo.
    49. Letter dated 24th August 2021 from the Office of the Minister of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding re-introduction of a ban on rent increases and evictions.
    50. Letter dated 26th August 2021 from the Office of the Minister of State regarding lands purchased for a new Garda Station in Sligo.
    51. Letter dated 26th August 2021 from the Office of Public Works regarding refurbishment of Sligo Garda Station.
  23. Matters arising from Minutes.
  24. Any other business. 

 


Meeting Date 20/09/2021