Agendas 2024

Agenda of November Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held Monday, 4th November 2024 at 10 a.m.


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

29th October, 2024

TO:      THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held

ON:      Monday, 4th November, 2024

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 Minutes of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District Meeting held on 16th September, 2024 (Copy attached).
  2. To confirm Minutes of Special Meeting held on 30th September, 2024 to consider the Third Chief Executive’s Report on submissions and observations received on the Proposed Amendments to the Draft Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030 in accordance with Section 12(9) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) (Copy attached)
  3. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 7th October, 2024 (Copy attached)
  4. To approve pursuant, to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, disposal of lands at Ardaghowen, Sligo to the Atlantic Technological University (Report previously circulated)
  5. To approve pursuant, to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, disposal of lands at Mary Immaculate Girls National School in Collooney (Report previously circulated)
  6. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of the freehold interest in property at No. 66 St. Anne’s Terrace, Sligo to Maria Haughey and Kai Hirsch (Report previously circulated)
  7. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of the freehold interest in property at No. 8 Cairns Drive, Sligo to Joan Dooley (Report previously circulated)
  8. To approve in accordance with Section 128C of the Local Government Act 2001 (Revised & Consolidated) the revised membership of the Sligo Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) (Report attached)
  9. Presentation by Mr. Emil Kindl, Vice President for Wellbeing and Engagement, A.T.U. Sligo Students’ Union.
  10. To adopt the Traveller Accommodation Programme for the period 2025-2029 as modified in the manner outlined in the Chief Executive’s Report dated 24th October 2024 (Report to follow)
  11. To note the 2024/2025 Winter Maintenance Plan (Report to follow).
  12. Appointment to “The Model”.
  13. ICBAN Study Visit to Scotland-England Border Region (Report to follow)
  14. Report on the role of the new Festivals and Events Oversight Committee (Report to follow).
  15. To receive an update on event plans for Queen Maeve Square for Christmas 2024 (Report to follow)
  16. To adopt the Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2024-2029 (Report to follow)
  17. To note the Monthly Management Report for September 2024 (Report to follow).

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the Director of Services to give update report on RRDF projects in the county.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the Director of Housing to report how many social houses have commenced construction 2024 and will in 2025.” 
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the C. E. what plans have Sligo County Council for tourism in 2025.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor N. Cosgrove:
    “That Sligo County Council establish a response team to work with Sligo County Childcare Committee in order to identify and, where possible, prevent future closures in the Early Years and School-Aged Care sector.”

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this local authority calls on the Irish Government to increase parking fines from €150 to €500 and implement penalty points against people parking illegally in disabled parking spaces.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “In July this year the Government announced €2 million for local authorities to hire up to 40 new Dog Wardens and support Dog Warden services. Has Sligo County Council received some of this funding and if so, what will it be used for.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I ask Sligo County Council if it has plans to fill the position of a full-time Road Safety Officer. This is now becoming a very high priority given the significant rise in road deaths, serious collisions and increased demand for traffic calming on our roads over the last few years.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to make an allocation in the upcoming budget towards a hedge cutting grant scheme similar to the Community Hedge Cutting Grant Scheme operated by Clare and Leitrim County Council. A grant of €50/km is available with a minimum length of 5km per application. While this council reminded all landowners and occupiers, under the terms of the Roads Act, 1993, that it is their legal responsibility to carry out any necessary tree or hedge cutting where their land or property abuts a public road, some landowners are thankfully cutting their hedges but others are not and motorists are experiencing increasingly dangerous conditions, on a daily basis, on many of our local roads.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council contacts Dublin City council in regards to the pilot project to bring domestic bin collection under public control for information on the project and to write to Minister Ryan and get the same project underway in Sligo.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To ask if this Local authority has received any communication from Government with regard to the draft Air Pollution Bill currently being finalised and if it has a view with regard to the search and seize powers contained in the bill and the possibility arising from of Local authority staff entering private dwellings and homes.”
  7. 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) and advise when works on Stephen St/Holborn St/Rockwood Parade/Water Lane/Tobergal Lane will begin.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to provide an update on the review of the Winter Maintenance Plan and if it anticipated the same budget will be applied to the plan for 2025, on foot of the many issues raised by members in 2024.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To request that the same state supports provided to disabled drivers in relation to the running of their ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles be extended to disabled drivers of electric vehicles on a like for like basis.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the Council be provided with a report indicating when the draft traffic management plan including active travel proposals for the Eastern Garavogue Bridge and approach roads will be available for public consultation.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the Council be provided with a report detailing the number of households currently on the Housing Waiting list in each of the Municipal Districts; including a breakdown of  the number of people in each household; the number of people in receipt of HAP: the number residing in RAS and other such accommodation; the number residing with family members; the number in emergency accommodation; the length households have been on the waiting list.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “Based on the Centenary of the death of Countess Markievicz fast approaching can Sligo County Council give a progress report on the motion by Cllr Bree on February 4th, 2019, namely:
    That the Constance Markievicz monument located at Rathcormack be taken in charge by the Council.
    The then Chief Executive advised the Meeting that he would revert to the Members once the issues raised had been progressed.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That the members welcome the planned new equipment in the Gym at Sligo Regional Sports Centre for the use of people with neurological conditions and welcome the partnership that will allow more people with disabilities to use the facilities at the centre.
    Can Sligo County Council report to members on when the lifts will be repaired/replaced at the Sligo Regional Sports Centre to provide access to these welcome new facilities.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council provide a report to members with up-to-date details including the identity of each non-residential property rented by the Council, the purpose for which each property is used by the council, the annual rent paid for each property and the date on which the original rental agreement was entered into in respect of each property.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this local authority calls on the Government to protect the rights of nature.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That this Local Authority expresses its support for the abolition of nuclear weapons and desire to join Mayors for Peace.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor N. Cosgrove:
    "Following the ongoing success of the Local Link scheme throughout the county, I am requesting that Sligo County Council write to the National Transport Authority/ Transport for Ireland to explore the possibility of extending the existing services to midnight, particularly during the festive season.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor N. Cosgrove:
    “That Sligo County Council write to Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Health to deliver safe staffing levels in Sligo to support patient care.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor N. Cosgrove:
    "That Sligo County Council bans any future entry to Sligo County by the Israeli Government for as long as illegal occupation of Palestine and bordering countries continues."
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor A. Gibbons:
    “That this local authority calls on the government to give back control of waste management to all local authorities within this state.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Can Sligo County Council give a breakdown of emergency accommodation used from 2022 to now and cost for singles/families.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls on the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health for direct government funding to create a functional neurological disorder clinic in Ireland.” 
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor L. Brennan:
    “I ask Sligo County Council for an update on the appointment of a Road Safety Officer. 
    If this appointment is not imminent, I propose that Sligo County Council writes to each secondary school in the county and encourages the Transition Year Coordinator to introduce the ‘Road Safety Matters’ TY programme which is a 10 unit course for students to help them develop the awareness, knowledge, values and skills to become safe road users.”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor L. Brennan:
    “Could I ask what criteria is used for the provision of road safety markings and signage outside primary and secondary schools within the county? 
    I propose that all schools within the county, and the children and staff attending, are given the same levels of support and resources in terms of road markings and safety signage.”
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. McSharry:
    “Sligo County Council to write to the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) to request that he ensure that that the HEA grant ATU Sligo & St Angelas application for the maximum match funding allocation to build accommodation for 900 students at the new Ardaghowen site. This requires urgent attention due to the ongoing critical and unacceptable lack if student accommodation in Sligo accommodation in Sligo.”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. McSharry:
    “Sligo County Council to write to the Minister for Health to ask what is delaying the commencement of the government funded building of 42 bed at SUH and why the planned extra 27 acute care beds at the St John’s Hospital have not been initiated already as this does not require a new build.”
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. McSharry:
    “Sligo County Council to write to the Minister for Health to ask the HSE what plans are there to increase the inpatient beds that serve Sligo Leitrim South Donegal as currently these beds are full on some weekends.”
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor F. Nealon:
    “That this council writes to the Minister of Health requesting increased funding for Mental health services in Sligo to enable more beds in the Adult Mental Health Unit of Sligo University Hospital and to increase step down services for those discharged and recovering from an acute episode of mental illness.”
  29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor F. Nealon:
    “That this council provides clarity on the situation with the apartments behind the Glasshouse hotel.
    Have the owners been paying derelict sites levy?
    Has the council considered a CPO on the property, which could provide much needed housing for students or those in need of emergency accommodation.”
  30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor F. Nealon:
    “That this council provides clarity on the situation with the apartments behind the Glasshouse hotel.
    Have the owners been paying derelict sites levy?
    Has the council considered a CPO on the property, which could provide much needed housing for students or those in need of emergency accommodation.”
  31. Votes of Sympathy.
  32. Votes of Congratulations.
  33. To approve the Conferences/Training events as circulated.
  34. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  35. Correspondence:  
    1. Letter, via e-mail, dated 2nd October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Health re. postnatal care for women in Ireland,
    2. Letter dated 1st October, 2024 from Transport Infrastructure Ireland re. cycle and Greenways in County Sligo,
    3. Letter dated 7th October, 2024 from the Office of the Executive Chairperson of the HSE re. Pain Clinic in Sligo University Hospital,
    4. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re. Fox and cub hunting,
    5. Letter dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Health re. access to Dental Services for Medical Card holders,
    6. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Health re. C.A.M.H.S.,
    7. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Further and Higher Education re. sale of lands to A.T.U. Sligo,
    8. Acknowledgement dated 10th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Education re. Students registering to vote in Transition Year,
    9. Letter dated 10th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Transport re. provision of new bus services in County Sligo,
    10. Acknowledgement dated 10th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Health re. a) Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy and b) Community Paramedic Team,
    11. Acknowledgement dated 10th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Transport concerning operational funding for Sligo Airport,
    12. Acknowledgement dated 10th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding inclusion of Affordable Houses in Social Housing Schemes on Local Authority land,
    13. Acknowledgement dated 10th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding Scheme for owners of homes affected by Pyrite,
    14. Letter dated 10th October, 2024 from Ms. Mary Butler, T.D., Minister for Mental Health and Older People re. the HSE Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS),
    15. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. abolition of Local Property Tax,
    16. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. an overhaul of the HSE Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS),
    17. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. SME debt recovery,
    18. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. enactment of the Occupied Territories Bill,
    19. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. funding for infrastructure from taxes collected from Apple Inc.,
    20. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. provision of intelligence information to Operation Newham,
    21. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. Community Paramedic Team for County Sligo,
    22. Copy of Resolution adopted by the Members of Donegal County Council at their Meeting of 7th October, 2024 regarding the hedge cutting policy,
    23. Copy of Resolution adopted by the Members of Donegal County Council at their Meeting of 7th October, 2024 extradition proceedings,
    24. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Tánaiste regarding Community Paramedic Team for County Sligo,
    25. Acknowledgement dated 9th October, 2024 from the Office of the Taoiseach re. Cold Case files and a D.N.A. database,
    26. Letter dated 10th October, 2024 from Ms. Grainne McCann, Hospital Manager re. Pain Clinic at Sligo University Hospital,
    27. Letter dated 11th October, 2024 from Mr. Martin Collum, General Manager, Services for Older People re. Home Support Services,
    28. Acknowledgement dated 11th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Social Protection re. State Pension for Trades people,
    29. Acknowledgement dated 11th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Social Protection re. Fuel Allowance,
    30. Copy of Resolution agreed by Members of from Westmeath County Council re. review of SPHE Curriculum,
    31. Letter dated 15th October, 2024 from Ms. Catharina Kenny, Road Safety Authority re. laws on the use of e-scooters,
    32. Acknowledgement dated 14th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Justice re. Cold Case files and a D.N.A. database,
    33. Letter dated 15th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Education re. Transition Year Students registering to vote,
    34. Copy of Resolution agreed by Members of Roscommon County Council re. allocation of school bus placements and tickets,
    35. Copy of Resolution agreed by Members of Roscommon County Council re. funding for a roadside tree survey,
    36. Letter dated 16th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage re. affordable housing,
    37. Letter dated 17th October, 2024 from the Offices of Regional Health Forum West re. Community Paramedic Team for County Sligo,
    38. Copy of resolution agreed by the Members of Fingal County Council re. Transient Visitor Tax,
    39. Copy of written question, and reply, submitted to the Minister for Health by Ms. Marian Harkin, T.D. re. Community Paramedic Team,
    40. Acknowledgement dated 25th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Health regarding paediatric speech and language therapy services in the CHO1 Region,
    41. Acknowledgement from Mr. Jim Meade, Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann/Irish Rail re. shuttle bus from Broombridge Station,
    42. Letter received on 29th October, 2024 from the Department of Social Protection re. extension of Fuel Allowance Scheme,
    43. Letter dated 22nd October, 2024 from Ms. Velma Burns, Road Safety Authority re. accident data to Transport Infrastructure Ireland,
    44. Letter dated 29th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage re. the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme and
    45. Letter dated 29th October, 2024 from the Office of Minister of State with special responsibility for Communications and Circular Economy re. permits for Waste Collection Companies.
  36. Matters arising from Miniutes.
  37. Any other business.

Meeting Date 04/11/2024