Agendas 2023

Agenda of October Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held Monday, 2nd October 2023 at 10 a.m.


Sligo County Council
Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo
071-9111111

26th September 2023

TO:      THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL 

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held:

ON:      Monday, 2nd October 2023

AT:      10.00 a.m.

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

You are requested to attend.

Sinéad Branley
Sinéad Branley
Meetings Administrator

 

CLÁR

  1. To note the Minutes of Meeting of the Procedures Committee held on 2nd March 2022 (Copy attached).
  2. To note the Minutes of Meeting of the Sligo Harbour Advisory Committee held on 9th March 2022 (Copy attached).
  3. To confirm the Minutes of Meeting of the Corporate Policy Group held on 3rd July 2023 (Copy attached).
  4. To confirm minutes of Meeting of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District held on 17th July 2023 (Copy attached).
  5. To confirm minutes of Meeting Sligo Borough District held on 17th July 2023 (Copy attached).
  6. To confirm minutes of Meeting of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District held on 24th July 2023 (Copy attached).
  7. To confirm minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 4th September 2023 (Copy attached).
  8. To seek approval to borrowing a sum not exceeding €15m by way of temporary overdraft for the 12 months from 1st Jan 2024 to 31st Dec 2024 (Report to follow).
  9. To set dates for holding a) Municipal District Meetings to consider the draft Budgetary Plan and b) Sligo County Council 2024 Budget Meeting.
  10. Scheduling of Meetings/Revision of MD Standing Orders.
  11. To approve in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the lease of property namely Easky Courthouse to MSLETB _ Mayo, Sligo & Leitrim Education & Training Board (Report previously circulated).
  12. To approve in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the lease of lands at Cleveragh to Sligo L.E.T.S Community Group (Report previously circulated).
  13. To approve in the form of Capital Assistance Scheme Loan in the sum of €3,430,304 the Stage 1 Budget approved by the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage, on 01/09/2023 for the provision of 12 units of housing accommodation at Kazelain House, 3 Lyons Terrace, Finisklin Road, Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  14. To consider holding a Civic Reception for Mona McSharry.
  15. To note the Quarterly Management Report for Q3 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.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    “That Sligo County Council call on the Minister for Finance to extend the 9% VAT rate for the food related Hospitality Sector businesses until the end of 2024.”

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To write to the HSE to ask them to extend the day care centre in St. John's Hospital Sligo from a 2 day week to a 5 day week as is requested by users and staff alike.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To request a report on the uptake of the Croí Cónaithe Scheme in County Sligo and the actions that are currently being undertaken to tackle dereliction in our county.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to give an update on the process of relocating speed limit signs entering and exiting our towns and villages as some signs have never been moved despite residential developments and considering the recent announcement that a speed limit review is taking place and will be brought to the government in the coming weeks, according to Junior Transport Minister Jack Chambers.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the Council prepares draft Bye-Laws to control the use of jet ski’s and fast power boats on Lough Gill and the Garavogue River.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to write to Bus Éireann and Local Link to carry out a review of the bus services travelling from all the main villages to Sligo Town as the use of these services has increased in all the towns and villages.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To ask that Bus Éireann provide wheelchair accessible buses on every route in the county and the country. To also ask to provide seating for those waiting for buses; To not have the requirement to book a wheelchair accessible bus 48 hours in advance.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “That Sligo County Council fully supports the call on government to extend the free school books scheme to secondary schools in next month's Budget. Every summer, struggling parents have to foot back-to-school costs, including uniforms, transportation, and school books.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this local authority calls on the government to roll out the hot school meals scheme to all primary and Post primary schools within the state.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I ask Sligo County Council to request a meeting with TFI to discuss the overcrowding issue on many of the Local Link and Bus Éireann buses the public are encountering. With the lack of accommodation available in Sligo city more and more students and workers are commuting from rural areas to Sligo city centre, ATU and St Angela’s college.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask the HSE for an update on their de-congregation strategy within the disability sector and ask if an interim review of the policy change has taken place?
    That this Local Authority write to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O'Gorman, and Minister of State for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte seeking an update relative to same.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask the Local Authority to provide an update on 1. Sligo City Centre Public Realm Action Plan (€19.16 million) and, 2. City Campus - Sligo's Cultural and Learning Hub (€28.68 million).”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “To call on this government to tackle classroom overcrowding.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “To call on this government to introduce robust anti - crime policy for communities affected by lawlessness and anti-social behaviour.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Recognising that Sligo Abbey is a significant National Monument which attracts large numbers of visitors; and noting that the Office of Public Works only opens the Abbey to visitors from the 17th of March to the 15th of November; this Council requests the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and the Gaeltacht, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan T.D. to take the necessary action to extend the visitor season.” 
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the Council be provided with a progress report on the proposals to develop a new purpose built County Museum.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council writes to Housing minister Darragh O’Brien asking for a meeting regarding the housing crisis in County Sligo.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council puts in place a ban for any data centres in Co Sligo.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls on the government to develop and enhance the endometriosis national framework so that it can address research, awareness and medical needs.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Fox:
    “Given the strategic importance of the N16 National Primary Route to County Sligo, I ask that an update be provided to members on any future plans to continue the realignment for the full length of the N16 in County Sligo.”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That the Government be requested to exempt first time homeowners from property tax for the first five years after purchase.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “In 2020 Sligo County Council identified and arranged the purchase of a site to build a School for Gaelscoile Chnoc na Re. What progress has been made since then to deliver the much needed School.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Baker:
    “To request the Minister for Housing to Increase the housing grant for persons with disabilities in circumstances where the maximum grant isn’t sufficient to allow for them return to their own home.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Baker:
    “To call on HSE to provide a Call Doc service on weekends in the East of the County.”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to consider making provision of funding in Budget 24 for one annual flag ship weekend event in Sligo which would incorporate a ‘Sligo Day’ and the use of our new facilities, ‘Queen Maeve Square’ and the new ‘Outdoor Performance Space at Cleveragh.”
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council provide members with an up-to-date schedule and Digital Map of all Lands and Buildings (Excluding Social Tenanted homes) in the Council Ownership in each Municipal District, their current use and if vacant, the state of repair and their proposed use. Can the Chief Executive also please confirm if there are any properties owned by Sligo County Council for which Land Registry has not been completed and if so, which property is the longest in Council Ownership unregistered and why.”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council provide “Do not follow Sat Nav” road signage similar to what is now provided by Clare County Council to mark out roads that are not suitable for through traffic, or where Sat Nav systems may be directing unsuitable vehicles and unfamiliar drivers along local roads not suitable for their needs.”
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council for an update report on the Government affordable and social housing delivered within the County.”
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “That Sligo County Council writes to the government to urgently reform their regressive retrofitting programme, arguing that without a major overhaul, Ireland will not meet its 2030 targets.” 
  29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council provide a report on what amount has been paid to external (Non Sligo County Council Current Staff) interview panel members on each of the last four years. Please also list how much of these payments has been paid to former County Council Staff (Sligo and Others) and companies owned or controlled by Former Council Staff. Can the report also include how much has been spent each year on staff induction for staff who have spent less than one year in the position they were inducted into.”
  30. Votes of Sympathy.
  31. Votes of Congratulations.
  32. To approve the Conferences/Training events as circulated.
  33. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  34. Correspondence:
    1. Letter dated 23rd August 2023 from the Office of the Minister of State at the Department of Transport regarding the National Car Testing Service (NCTS).
    2. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Mayo County Council regarding the build time requirement of the Croí Cónaithe Scheme.
    3. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Leitrim County Council regarding Ash Tree Die Back.
    4. Acknowledgement email dated 20th September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in relation to TV licences.
    5. Acknowledgement email dated 20th September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Health in relation to extension of the Falls Prevention Physiotherapy Exercise Programme in Nazareth House, Sligo.
    6. Acknowledgement email dated 20th September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Health in relation to opening of Minor Injuries Clinics in Primary Care Centres throughout County Sligo.
    7. Email dated 20th September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Transport regarding rollout of infrastructure to support the Local Link Network.
    8. Copy of resolution passed by the Members of Cork County Council regarding policies to reduce road deaths.
    9. Email dated 21st September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Transport in relation to removal of dying roadside ash trees.
    10. Acknowledgement email dated 21st September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications in relation to solar panels for schools.
    11. Acknowledgement email dated 21st September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine regarding removal of dying roadside ash trees.
    12. Acknowledgement letter dated 20th September 2023 from the HSE regarding opening Minor Injury Clinics in Primary Care centres throughout the county.
    13. Acknowledgement letter dated 20th September 2023 from the HSE regarding funding for Falls Prevention Physiotherapy Exercise Programme in Nazareth House, Sligo.
    14. Acknowledgement email dated 26th September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Transport regarding the Eastern Garavogue Bridge.
    15. Acknowledgement email dated 26th September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Transport regarding free public transport for students.
    16. Acknowledgement email dated 26th September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Transport regarding NCT and cashless payments.
    17. Acknowledgement email dated 26th September 2023 from the Office of the Minister for Transport regarding provision of EV chargers in County Sligo.
  35. Matters arising from Minutes.
  36. Any other business.

Meeting Date 02/10/2023