Agendas 2023

Agenda of June Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday, 12th June 2023 at 10 am


SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL
Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo 

071-9111111

6th June 2023

TO:      THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON:      Monday, 12th June 2023

AT:      10.00 a.m.

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

You are requested to attend.

Sinéad Branley
Meetings Administrator

 

CLÁR

  1. To note the Minutes of Meeting of the Cranmore Regeneration Steering Group held on 6th October 2022 (Copy attached).
  2. To note the minutes of Meeting of the SCC Audit Committee meeting held on 20th December 2022 (Copy attached).
  3. To note the Minutes of Meeting of Sligo Borough District held on 20th March 2023 (Copy attached).
  4. To note the Minutes of Meeting of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District held on 27th March 2023 (Copy attached).
  5. To note the Minutes of Meeting of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District held on 27th March 2023 (Copy attached).
  6. To confirm minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 8th May 2023 (Copy attached).
  7. That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility declare the following roads as public roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993:
    Road No.                                 Location and Terminal Points          

    L-36060-0 and L-36060-1       The roads serving development known as “Ríocht na Sí”                                         Ballygawley, Co. Sligo (Report attached).

  8. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of the freehold interest in property at 3 Cleveragh Road, Sligo to Paul Healy (Report previously circulated).
  9. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of the property at 113 Garavogue Villas, Sligo to John Duignan (Report previously circulated).
  10. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of the property at 38 St Joseph’s Terrace, Sligo to Chloe Stewart (Report previously circulated).
  11. To note recommendations of the Council’s Creative Ireland Open Call programme for 2023 (Reports attached).
  12. To adopt Sligo County Council’s Annual Report 2022 (Report to follow).
  13. To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1992, and Regulations thereunder, provision of assistance in the form of the Capital Assistance Scheme Loan in the amount of €148,899 to Focus Housing Association Company Limited by Guarantee in respect of 87 Cornmill Park, Ballymote, Co Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  14. Approve allocations under the Community & Voluntary Grant Scheme 2023 (Report attached).
  15. That Sligo County Council approve the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Annual Report 2022 (Reports attached).
  16. To consider the appointment of an external member to serve on the Audit Committee (Report to follow).
  17. To note the Monthly Management Report for May 2023 (Report to follow).

 

DEFERRED  MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Call on government parties to support Macra na Feirme efforts to ensure that the youth will have a future in rural Ireland.”

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council investigate the possibility of using modular housing in the short term to help ease the housing shortage in Sligo.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls on the government to take waste management back into public ownership.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To write to the Minister for Transport to commit to a feasibility study on halving the journey times on the Sligo - Dublin rail line, and to examining the potential for a major transport hub at Broombridge.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To write to the HSE and the Minister for Health to provide for a GP service on the grounds of Sligo University Hospital.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To write to the Ministers for Public Expenditure and Finance to ringfence and divert a significant proportion of betting tax to voluntary sports organisations and grass roots sports clubs who need continuous investment and support.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to ensure that all dropped kerbing on footpaths leading out onto our roads in our towns and villages have Hi Viz paint marked on them to alert drivers NOT to block that area which is used by wheelchairs and parents with buggies.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council write to Irish Rail/Iarnród Éireann to call on them to provide additional parking facilities at the Sligo and Collooney train stations and to recommence the planning process withdrawn in 2009.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “Can Sligo County Council explore if it is possible to establish a Shop Front Improvement Grant Scheme to support the improvement of the overall appearance of commercial properties that front onto public streets in our towns and villages. A shop front improvement grant scheme would support owners of small independent businesses who contribute to the local environment and raise the image of town centres which in turn leads to increased local and visitor footfall.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “Given that the Telesis Marking Machine, which has been operated by the Gardai since 2018, has been out of operation for some time, I call on this council to contact the Garda superintendent in Sligo requesting that proposals for the provision of a new machine be brought to the Joint Policing Committee”.
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “That Sligo County Councillors support the Retained Fire and Rescue Service personnel and their continued struggle for improvements in pay, conditions and a decent work/life balance with agreed time off and call on the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Public Expenditure to provide the funding necessary to sustain and enhance the service now and for future generations.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “That Sligo County Councillors support the Retained Fire and Rescue Service personnel and their continued struggle for improvements in pay, conditions and a decent work/life balance with agreed time off and call on the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Public Expenditure to provide the funding necessary to sustain and enhance the service now and for future generations.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That this Council support the Retained Fire and Rescue Service personnel and their continued struggle for improvements in pay, conditions and a decent work/life balance with agreed time off and we call on the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Public Expenditure to provide the funding necessary to sustain and enhance the service now and for future generations.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “I call on Sligo County council to prepare a report outlining what measures will be taken in the new County Development Plan to ensure the prevention of continuation of rural decline. As an example, Culleens NS closed earlier this and Ballinleg NS has no new students enrolled for the coming year and is, therefore, at severe risk of closure as a result of rural planning guidelines.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this Local authority support the Retained Fire and Rescue Service personnel and their continued struggle for improvements in pay, conditions and a decent work/life balance with agreed time off and call on the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Public Expenditure to provide the funding necessary to sustain and enhance the service now and for future generations.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to Iarnród Éireann/Irish rail to providemuch need additional parking places at Sligo and Collooney train station.” 
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “To call on this government to strengthen the powers of the Commission for the Regulation of Utilities (CRU) otherwise there will never be control of the pricing of energy.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this Local authority calls on the Government to listen to the people with disabilities and give them and their families a break and provide vital respite services.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “Following correspondence to this council from the HSE`s Acting Head of Service Mental Health CH CDLMS, on the 4th May 2023, relative to newly commissioned Early Intervention Youth Mental Health project comprised of:
  • 1 wte Senior Psychologist
  • 1 wte Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • 1 wte Youth Support worker
  • 1 wte Grade IV Admin Support (0.5wte EIYMH)

    that this Local Authority wishes the HSE and the Minister to clarify the following: 

  • Who will manage this service?
  • When will recruitment begin?
  • Where will the service be based and what model will it operate?

    When will this service begin taking referrals?”

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting that Sligo County Council, and all the Councils in the West of Ireland have consistently called for the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor as a key piece of infrastructure which will link the economies of three major centres, Sligo, Galway and Limerick; and noting that Arup Consultants have been engaged by the Council to carry out public consultation on  a Greenway project which could have implications in regard to the re-opening of the rail line; and further noting that Arup Consultants have decided to hold two “in-person Public Consultation” events, one in Collooney and one in Tubbercurry;  can the Council have a report outlining why no “in-person Public Consultation” event is being held in the Sligo Borough District.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That a report be provided on the action the Council intends to take with regard to the discharge of sewage into the Garavogue River.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council update Roads Schedule April 1st 1967 as it is now 45 years since this schedule was fully reviewed and updated.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council provide upgraded Cycling lanes and Footpath facilities along the Mardyke on the R291 between Cartron and Scotsmans Walk.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Call on Dept. of Education to ensure that every student can be facilitated under the school transport system this September.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Ask the Director for Housing to give update regarding the Council plans to purchase sites or buildings to increase housing stock over the next few years.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “That Sligo County Council write to the Minister for Finance asking him to urge the Government to pause imposing the phased restoration of the rates of excise duty on petrol, diesel and marked gas oil due to take place in three stages over the coming months.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. Mullaney:
    “To ask this Council to write to the Minister for the Environment and Agriculture seeking clarification on the proposed nature restoration law; its implications for land value; food production also what level of compensation will be provided.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to provide an update on this years Active Travel Programme 2023 and provide a report on same.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to provide an update relative to the provision of a portal for grant applications for the community and voluntary sector.”
  11. Votes of Sympathy.
  12. Votes of Congratulations.
  13. To approve the Conferences/Training events as circulated.
  14. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  15. Correspondence:
    1. Acknowledgement letter dated 3rd May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Social Protection regarding Community Employment Schemes following resolution agreed at the April Ordinary meeting.
    2. Acknowledgement letter dated 3rd May 2023 from the Office of the Taoiseach regarding re-introduction of mortgage interest relief to support all mortgage holders.
    3. Acknowledgement letter dated 3rd May 2023 from the Office of the Taoiseach regarding holding of a referendum to enshrine neutrality in the constitution.
    4. Acknowledgement letter dated 3rd May 2023 from the Office of the Taoiseach regarding staffing supports for Early Years and School Age children.
    5. Letter received on 5th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Social Protection regarding Community Employment (CE) scheme recruitment and filling of vacancies.
    6. Letter dated 4th May 2023 from the HSE in relation to funding and resources for a new pilot mental health programme for adolescents commissioned by the HSE in Sligo/Leitrim.
    7. Email dated 8th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Transport regarding inclusion of Sligo in the Local Hackney Pilot Scheme.
    8. Email dated 9th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Education in relation to school transport.
    9. Acknowledgement email dated 9th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth regarding staffing issues for childcare.
    10. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Mayo County Council regarding grant levels for Croí Cónaithe Scheme.
    11. Email dated 10th May 2023 from the Officer of the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage in connection with publication of new rural housing guidelines.
    12. Email dated 10th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Justice regarding family reunification.
    13. Letter dated 27th April 2023 from the HSE in relation to lack of hydrotherapy pool in Sligo and Leitrim.
    14. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Kerry County Council regarding introduction of a paperless electronic system with Members.
    15. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Kerry County Council regarding introduction of a National Pension Scheme for the State.
    16. Letter dated 16th May 2023 from the Policing Authority regarding the rollout of the Garda Síochana Operating Model in the Sligo/Leitrim Division.
    17. Email dated 16th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Education in relation to the pilot programme of counselling supports for primary school pupils announced by the Minister.
    18. Letter dated 19th May 2023 from the HSE in relation to resumption of pre Covid art classes in Health Centre settings in Co Sligo.
    19. Letter dated 22nd May 2023 from the HSE in relation to weekend staff cancellations in the home carers service.
    20. Acknowledgement email dated 24th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Health in relation to payment of €1,000 to frontline workers including agency workers.
    21. Acknowledgement email dated 24th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Health in relation to increase in funding for the Suicide Awareness Campaign.
    22. Acknowledgement email dated 24th May 2023 from the office of the Minister of State at the Department of Transport regarding NCT delays.
    23. Acknowledgement letter dated 24th May 2023 from the HSE in relation to hydrotherapy pool in Manorhamilton.
    24. Acknowledgement email dated 25th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Justice in relation to statistics on rates of violence against women in this country.
    25. Acknowledgement email dated 25th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Justice in relation to co-location of a new Garda and Fire Station at the state-owned site at Caltragh, Sligo.
    26. Acknowledgement email dated 25th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine in relation to super trawlers.
    27. Email dated 29th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage regarding the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.
    28. Email dated 28th May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in relation to staffing supports for early learning and childcare services.
    29. Acknowledgement letter dated 30th May 2023 from the Office of An Taoiseach regarding medical experiments conducted by GSK without consent in Mother and Baby Homes.
    30. Acknowledgement letter dated 30th May 2023 from the Office of An Taoiseach regarding super trawlers.
    31. Acknowledgement email dated 31st May 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth in relation to the lack of childcare services and provision in Sligo.
  16. Matters arising from Minutes.
  17. Any other business.

 

 


Meeting Date 12/06/2023