Agendas 2024

Agenda of December Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held Thursday, 5th December 2024 at 10 a.m.


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

29th November, 2024

TO:      THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held

ON:      Thursday, 5th December, 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 Minutes of meeting of Sligo County Council Audit Committee held on 21st May, 2024. (Copy attached)
  2. To note Minutes of the Borough District of Sligo Municipal District Meetings
    a) Annual General Meeting held on 1st July, 2024,
    b) Meeting held on 15th July, 2024,
    c) Meeting held on 14th October, 2024 and
    d) Budget Meeting held on 30th October, 2024. (Copies attached) 
  3. To note Minutes of the Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District Meetings
    a) Municipal District Meeting held on 23rd September, 2024 and
    b)  Municipal District Budget Meeting held on 4th November, 2024. (Copies attached)
  4. To note Minutes of Meetings of the Corporate Policy Group (CPG) held on a) 9th September, 2024 and b) 7th October, 2024. (Copies attached)
  5. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 4th November, 2024. (Copy attached)
  6. To confirm Minutes of Sligo County Council’s Statutory Budget Meeting held on 22nd November, 2024. (Copy attached)
  7. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of the freehold interest in property at No. 14 Pearse Crescent, Sligo to Mary Reilly. (Report previously circulated)
  8. To declare the following roads as public roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993 –
    Road serving development known as “Oyster Bay”, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo Road Nos.  L-73155-0, L-73155-1, L-73155-2, L-73155-3, L-73155-4 (Report attached).
  9. To 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-48012-0                   Road L-48012-0 for a distance of162m commencing at junction with L4803-0, north and east to terminate at junction with road L4801-0 in the townland of Lislea, Aclare in the Barony of Leyny.
    L-14043                     Extension of Road L-14043 for a distance of 1.41km, commencing at the junction with L-3700 in the townland of Cloongad South West and South East to its termination point at L14043 in the townland of Lecarrow, Castlebaldwin.
    L-22049-0                 Road L-22049-0 for a distance of 705m commencing at the junction with L2204 north east and south east in the townland of Bunninna, Dromard.
    (Report attached)
  10. To approve pursuant, to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, disposal of lands at Curry, County Sligo. (Report previously circulated)
  11. To approve pursuant, to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, disposal of “McGuinness House”, Main Street, Aclare, County Sligo. (Report previously circulated)
  12. To approve pursuant, to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the leasing of land at Deep Water Quay, Sligo Harbour. (Report previously circulated)
  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 CALF Loan in the amount of €40,000 to iCARE Housing Company Limited by Guarantee in respect of property at No 3 Bru na Habhainn, Collooney, Co Sligo. (Report previously circulated)
  14. NOAC Local Authority Performance Indicator Report 2023. (Report attached)
  15. Report re. appointments to Audit Committee 2024-2029. (Report attached)
  16. Report from Audit Committee on Audit Report 2023. (Report attached)
  17. Corporate Plan 2024-2029. (Report attached)
  18. To note the recommendations of the Sligo County Council Culture and Creativity Team under the Sligo Creative Ireland Open Call 2025. (Report to follow)
  19. Business Improvement District (BID) Budget 2025 – to determine the rate of the BID levy and the Council collection charge. (Report to follow)
  20. Appointment to the Board of “The Model”.
  21. To set a date for the January 2025 Monthly meeting.
  22. To note the Monthly Management Report for November 2024. (Copy attached).

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. 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.”
  2. 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.”

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To request that all the disabled spaces in public car parks and on public streets in Sligo town and throughout the county be repainted as resources allow over the coming months.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I ask Sligo County Council what criteria is required to achieve regional road status.  Many of our local roads are not receiving sufficient funding to make them safer. Traffic volumes have increased greatly in the past few years, yet busy local roads still have dangerous bends, are not wide enough to have road markings.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “Can I ask Sligo County Council, please, to give an update on the recent Storm Bert and the flooding that affected many homes and roads.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I ask Sligo County Council what strategy it has in how to deal with abandoned vehicles that are left in carparks, roads and public spaces throughout our County.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to detail what car-parking spaces (they are in charge) are available today with locations of same and what car-parking places they envisage will or will not be available into the future, and what car-parking spaces (they were in charge) were available and locations of same in 2019.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillors L. Brennan and D. Gilroy:
    “That this council write to the Office of Public works and request that they apply for planning permission for the new Regional Veterinary Lab at Doonally in conjunction with the application for the other Regional Veterinary Lab in Kilkenny so that both projects can be delivered simultaneously.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “With the increased population planned over the life of the new county development plan it is vital that we plan for new Schools and extension of existing Schools across the county.
    With this in mind, can the executive confirm what applications or preplanning (if any) has taken place with Primary and Post Primary Schools across the county or the department of education or ETB with a view to providing such additional required school space. Please list any if applicable.
    In line with this we write to the Minister for Education to instruct officials to begin consultation with this council about developing the required primary and post primary buildings to meet our planned population growth.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To call on the incoming Minister for Education to examine and review the primary staffing schedule (teacher/pupil ratios) and the funding model for primary schools as a matter of urgency. That this motion be relayed to all 4 Sligo Leitrim Deputies, and the Minister for Education.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:
    “To ask Sligo County Council for an update on the Cleveragh Regional Park masterplan and outline the prospective planning process timelines for the skate park, pump track, car parking, basketball courts, learn to cycle and Muga courts.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor F. Nealon:
    “That this Council allocates a Council pitch to Coolera Strandhill GAA/LGFA/ Camogie club for use from April to September. Ideally the pitch should be inside the Coolera Strandhill area, or if not, then as close as possible to our area with adequate parking and toilet facilities.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor F. Nealon:
    “That this Council requests the NTA to provide a link bus service between Ransboro and Strandhill village, so that those living in the area can connect with existing bus routes (S2 and route 981).
    The 981 from Coolaney through town out to I.T/Hospital and St. Angela’s is the busiest local links in country, carrying over 3.1k passengers per week- extending the loop through Strandhill or providing a connecting service would not only be a huge benefit allowing the aging population in the Knocknarea peninsula to access GP and other services but also there are many school kids here with no school bus route to either Ransboro or Strandhill schools.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor P. Taylor:
    “What Maintenance Plan is in place for the next 3 years for the Owenmore River and what works have taken place over the previous 3 years.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor F. Nealon:
    “Requesting an update from Sligo Co. Co. on the plan for efficient delivery of the increased cost of business grant.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor N. Cosgrove:
    "In solidarity with our neighbours and colleagues in Leitrim County Council that Sligo County Council write to the Dept of Environment, Climate and Communications to demand a National Ban on Gold Mining".
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor N. Cosgrove:
    "That Sligo County Council write to The Road Safey Authority to request that that the RSA Sligo Driving Test Routes be re-examined in Sligo particularly in Cloondara Estate in Ballisodare due to the volume of small children playing in the area".
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council give an update on a long-awaited women's refuge.”
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council writes to the Minister for Education to grant students with learning disabilities extra time in second level state exams.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council writes to the Minister for Housing and put in place a stop on all no fault evictions.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting that the Lyme Resource Centre will provide the Council with unobtrusive outdoor signage displaying a QR code to HSE Information, free of charge, for display in public areas, will the Council now erect the signage in suitable locations on a phased basis.”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting that the HSE has failed to respond to queries from Sligo County Council on numerous occasions in the recent past, this Council now resolves to address all future queries to the HSE, directly to the Minister for Health so as the Ministers office can act as a conduit and ensure that the Council is responded to in an efficient and respectful manner.”  
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That a report be provided indicating the number of valid applications received from Council tenants for housing adaptation works in 2022, 2023 and 2024, the estimated cost of the works involved, the number of those cases where the adaptation works have been completed and the number of those cases where work has yet to commence.” 
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:
    “That Sligo County Council write to the National Ambulance Service and the marine rescue coordination service to ensure that a protocol is in place to ensure the nearest Rescue Helicopter with advanced Paramedic staff is always tasked to emergencies. This motion relates to instances where the Ambulance Helicopter has been tasked to events in Sligo when advanced paramedics were at the helicopter base in Strandhill and could have been on site 30 minutes sooner.”
  23. Votes of Sympathy.
  24. Votes of Congratulations.
  25. To approve the Conferences/Training events as circulated.
  26. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  27. Correspondence:
    1. Letter dated 30th October, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Rural and Community Development re. ring fencing of funds for playgrounds and recreational spaces,
    2. Letter dated 25th October, 2024 from the National Ambulance Service (H.S.E.) to Deputy Marian Harkin re. provision of a Community Paramedic Team for County Sligo,
    3. Letter, by e-mail, dated 1st November, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Transport regarding the N15 route,
    4. Letter, by e-mail, dated 1st November, 2024 from Ms. Grainne McCann, Hospital Manager re. Pain Clinic at Sligo University Hospital,
    5. Letter dated 4th November, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Social Protection re. State Pension for Tradespeople,
    6. Letter dated 5th November, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Health re. Community Paramedic Team for County Sligo,
    7. Acknowledgement dated 5th November, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage re. Sligo County Development Plan 2024-2030,
    8. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Taoiseach dated 6th November, 2024 re. entry to Sligo county by the Israeli Government,
    9. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Taoiseach dated 6th November, 2024 re. Waste Management,
    10. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Taoiseach dated 6th November, 2024 re. parking fines and penalty points for illegal parking in disabled parking spaces,
    11. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Taoiseach dated 6th November, 2024 re. funding for a functional Neurological Disorder Clinic,
    12. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Minister for Health dated 6th November, 2024 re. 1) Staffing levels, 2) Neurological Disorder Clinic, 3) Buildings at Sligo University Hospital and St. John’s Hospital, 4) Inpatient bed numbers and 5) Capacity of Adult Mental Health Unit,
    13. Acknowledgement dated 8th November, 2024 from the Office of the Minister of State for Disabilities concerning the creation of a functional Neurological Disorder Clinic in Ireland,
    14. Copy of resolution agreed by the Elected Members of Waterford City and County Council re. ‘United Against Gender Apartheid’,
    15. Letter dated 14th November, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Health in relation to projects in Sligo University Hospital and St. John's Hospital,
    16. Acknowledgement dated 12th November, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science re. sale of lands to A.T.U. Sligo,
    17. Letter dated 13th November, 2024 from Ms. Grainne McCann, Hospital Manager, Sligo University Hospital re. Chronic Pain Service in S.U.H.,
    18. Letter dated 4th November, 2024 from the Head of Service, Primary Care CHO1 re. Speech and Language Therapy Services,
    19. Acknowledgement dated 12th November, 2024 from the Office of the Minister for Transport re. Local Link Service,
    20. Copy of resolution agreed by the Members of Kerry County Council re. Apple tax ruling,
    21. E-mail dated 18th November, 2024 from the Offices of Dublin City Council re. kerbside waste collection service,
    22. Copy of resolution received from the Members of Monaghan County Council regarding the eligibility of the Primary Medical Certificate Scheme,
    23. Letter dated 20th November, 2024 from the office of the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána re. potential new development for Sligo Divisional Headquarters,
    24. Letter dated 22nd November, 2024 from the Road Safety Authority re. collision data sharing update,
    25. Copy of resolution agreed by the Elected Members of Kerry County Council re. the Apple Tax ruling,
    26. Reply from Transport Infrastructure Ireland regarding County Sligo Winter Maintenance Plan and
    27. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Taoiseach re. request for additional funding to address challenges faced by the Northern and Western region.
  28. Matters arising from Minutes.
  29. Any other business.

Meeting Date 05/12/2024