Agendas 2022

Agenda of October Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday, 3rd October 2022 at 10 am


Sligo County Council
Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

071 9111111

27th September 2022

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON:  Monday, 3rd October 2022

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 the minutes of Meeting of SPC 1 Housing & Corporate Group held on 14th June 2022 (Copy attached).
  2. To note the minutes of Annual General Meeting of the Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District held on 20th June 2022 (Copy attached).
  3. To note the minutes of Meeting of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District held on 20th June 2022 (Copy attached).
  4. To note the minutes of Meeting of the Corporate Policy Group meeting held on 1st July 2022 (Copy attached).
  5. To note the minutes of Meeting of the SCC Audit Committee meeting held on 11th July 2022 (Copy attached).
  6. To note the minutes of Meeting of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District held on 11th July 2022 (Copy attached).
  7. To confirm minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 5th September 2022 (Copy attached).
  8. To consider setting a local adjustment factor to the Local Property Tax for the period 1st November 2022 to 31st October 2023 (Report attached).
  9. To seek approval to borrowing a sum not exceeding €15m by way of temporary overdraft for the 12 months from 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023 (Report attached).
  10. To set dates for holding a) Municipal District Meetings to consider the draft Budgetary Plan and b) Sligo County Council 2023 Budget Meeting.
  11. To note the Sligo County Council Commercial Rates Incentive Scheme 2023 (Report attached).
  12. Update on the review of the lease on Easkey House.
  13. That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the development known as “Claragh Glen”, Tonaphubble, Sligo by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 to declare public the road serving the development (Report previously circulated).
  14. That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the development known as “The Stirrups”, Tonaphubble, Sligo by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 to declare public the road serving the development (Report previously circulated).
  15. To approve in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of lands at Emlagh, Riverstown, Co. Sligo to Mr. Anthony Benson (Report previously circulated).
  16. To note the Monthly Management Report for September 2022 (Report to follow).

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To ask that the section of road on the N15 between Moneygold and Cliffoney be surveyed by the RSA, TII and Sligo County Council and following on the results that this stretch of road be re-marked to include proper, clearly marked turning lanes to make this road safer for local residents and all road users until funding is designated for a new road.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan that this Government must reverse its proposal to ban the sale of turf.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That funding for beach changing shelters be applied for under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme at suitable locations at beaches in county Sligo.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council take waste collection back into public ownership.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council put in place a sexual and domestic violence liaison officer in the Housing section. If appropriate funds are not available, we write to Justice Minister Helen McEntee.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “That this council does a review on vacant homes buildings and holiday homes in the county of Sligo and start using CPOs as a matter of urgency due to the housing crisis and the shortage of homes available to this council.”

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council writes to minister Roderic O'Gorman asking the government to take action on the testimonies of mother and baby home survivors and let an independent review take place and also ask why survivors from Sligo were not allowed redress under the new scheme? Also asking that of members of abused parents/grandparents/family members should also be allowed to claim redress.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “To ask why the public toilet in Rosses Point has been closed and what plans there are to have it re-opened; and further to ask when the proposed new outdoor water-based activities Facility Centre will be constructed at Rosses Point.” 
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls on the housing Minister to increase the income threshold for social housing in all councils across the country.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “As the cost of living crisis deepens, this Council, recognising the additional financial burden that the property tax is imposing on families and individuals, declares its opposition to the government’s property tax and resolves to reduce the Property Tax by 15%”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    “Sligo County Council calls on the Government to extend the 9% VAT rate for the Hospitality sector to the end of 2023.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to support my calling for the removal of VAT from the installing of solar panels which would save households up to €700 of the cost. Currently Irish householders pay 13.5% Vat for the installation of solar panels on their homes. Following a recent decision by the European Council, VAT could be reduced to as low as 5% or eliminated completely.”

    The Government needs to use every opportunity and give as many incentives as possible to people looking to install energy saving appliances at their homes.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “Noting that this is the Centenary year of Sligo’s Noble Six and also noting that 5 of the men’s memories are honoured by having housing estates and a section of roads named after them, I am now calling on this council to have the same bestowed on the sixth man Capt. Harry Benson. Maybe the western distributor route could be considered?”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council supports the Animal Health & Welfare (Ban on Hare Coursing) Bill 2020 and write to Minister McConalogue calling for a ban on hare coursing.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    “That Sligo County Council call on the TFI Local Link to review the routes serving Sligo town and county and to address the difficulties faced by a number of urban passengers in particular until funding is in place for the S3 Bus route.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That this council write to the Minister for Transport and Bus Eireann to request that an urgent review of bus services in the north west be carried out as soon as possible to ascertain why so many bus services are not operating at scheduled times and that said services receive whatever necessary funding and supports required to make the service fit for purpose.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “This Council will write to the Minister for Health asking that he undertake a feasibility study into the development of a specialised eating disorder facility which would cater for all the inhabitants of this island on a cross border basis.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “In line with the sustainability goals, this Council will engage with rural community development associations and install clothing and glass recycling bins as required to facilitate those who wish to recycle as much as possible as close as possible to their homes.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “This council will acknowledge and commend the work of a local volunteer group who have undertaken extensive humanitarian aid work to cities on the frontline throughout the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This work has been acknowledged in correspondence received from the City Mayor Mykolaiv and City Mayor Kramatorsk, attached.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to provide time at a monthly council or directly before it starts for a presentation from EmployAbility Northwest.

    EmployAbility Northwest offers a FREE Employment and Recruitment service for people who have varying disabilities, impairments, mental health and health conditions.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To call on the Minister for Health to provide an update for the people of the North West on the worsening situation at Sligo University Hospital;
    • what plan is in place to provide additional beds and associated staff at the hospital for the coming winter period
    • when will the new 42 medical block unit and theatre go to procurement

    That this Motion be relayed to the Minister for Health, the CEO of Saolta, the Taoiseach and Tánaiste.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “Based on the proposed introduction of grants for the refurbishment of derelict dwellings in Rural areas, the fact that as of September 2020 Sligo had 3,280 vacant or derelict properties and the chronic shortage of homes in all areas, that Sligo County Council issue to members a clear definition of what can be considered an existing derelict dwelling in a rural area from a planning view point to determine what type of derelict dwelling requires planning and what type does not require planning to be brought back into use as a dwelling.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council along all National Primary and Secondary roads clear back all vegetation to allow water to run freely along the edge of the roads and additional safe passage for pedestrians and cyclists, and to maintain all drainage outlets along such roads to ensure that there are no dangers caused by excess water.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “To call on this council to write to the Minister for Health to request that the Covid 19 recognition payment which was promised over 7 months ago to frontline workers but has still not been paid to non - HSE / non-Section 38 organisations covered by the covered decision, is paid without any further delay.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “Can Sligo County Council confirm why the Civil Defence Search, rescue and recovery boat service has been stood down. Who took the decision and when is it planned to restore this vital service?”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “Following on from my notice of motion in November 2020 and February 2022 seeking Sligo County Council to explore the provision of an outdoor skate park in Sligo, that the Council now be provided with an update on same.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the meeting be provided with an up to date report on the Council’s Active Travel programme, the report to include
    1. the number of staff on the Active Travel Team;
    2. progress on the development of the Local Transportation Plan for Sligo City and Environs; 
    3. progress on the Cycle Strategy for Sligo City and County;
    4. details on the number of schools participating in the ‘Safe Route to Schools Programme.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this council call on the government to prioritise the hiring of newly qualified clinical psychologists which are desperately needed across many areas of mental health supports but particularly in primary care psychology.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “With the ongoing soaring operational costs for this council, what measures are being taken to implement the transition to cloud computing to enhance the delivery of digital services quickly and avail of the opportunity to reduce running costs and carbon emissions.”
  24. Votes of Sympathy.
  25. Votes of Congratulations.
  26. Conferences/Training.
  27. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  28. Correspondence:
    1. Letter dated 5th September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence regarding public passport office in Sligo.
    2. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Tipperary County Council regarding funding for Local Authorities in 2023 having regard to unprecedented levels of inflation.
    3. Email dated 16th September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Health regarding overcrowding in the ED Department of Sligo University Hospital.
    4. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Mayo County Council regarding criteria for the first-time buyer’s derelict property grant Croí Cónaithe.
    5. Acknowledgement email dated 20th September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding scheme for renovating derelict properties in rural areas.
    6. Acknowledgement email dated 20th September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding signing of Ministerial Direction on new Tenant Purchase Scheme.
    7. Acknowledgement email dated 20th September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Health regarding introduction of free fertility treatment in this country.
    8. Acknowledgement email dated 20th September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Education in relation to expediting the review of the School Transport Scheme for primary and post-primary schools.
    9. Acknowledgement email dated 21st September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Finance regarding urgent action to support middle income families.
    10. Acknowledgement email dated 21st September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Finance regarding windfall tax.
    11. Acknowledgement email dated 21st September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Justice regarding anti-social behaviour on public transport.
    12. Email dated 21st September 2022 from the Office of the Superintendent, Garda Corporate Services Office in relation to reduction of 5.8% in Garda personnel.
    13. Acknowledgement email dated 21st September 2022 from the Office of the Minister for Justice regarding reduction of 5.8% in Garda personnel.
    14. Acknowledgement email dated 22nd September 2022 from the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) in relation to measures to make it easier to switch to other suppliers.
    15. Email dated 21st September 2022 in relation to Vote of Sympathy which issued following the September Ordinary meeting.
    16. Acknowledgement email dated 22nd September 2022 from the Office of the Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton in relation to Eircodes.
    17. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Limerick City & County Council in relation to global grain shortage.
  29. Matters arising from Minutes.
  30. Any other business.

 


Meeting Date 03/10/2022