Minutes 2002

Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on Monday 7th October 2002 at 2.00pm in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

COUNCILLORS PRESENT:

Barrett,
Barry,
Branley,
Bree,
Cawley,
Colleary,
L. Conlon,
M. Conlon,
Conmy,
Devins,
Fleming,
Fox,
Gormley,
Higgins,
Leonard,
MacManus,
McGarry,
McGuinn,
McLoughlin,
Parke,
Perry,
Queenan,
B. Scanlon,
E. Scanlon.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

Mr T. Caffrey, Deputy County Manager
Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
Mr S. Concannon, Director of Services
Mr P. Forkan, Director of Services
Mr T. Kilfeather, Head of Finance
Ms M. Mc Connell, Acting Director of Services
Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer
Mr K. Larkin, Senior Engineer
Mr J. Mc Hugh, Senior Engineer
Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer
Mr B. Gavin, Senior Executive Engineer
Mr P. Hughes, Senior Executive Engineer
Ms K. Mc Daniel, Senior Executive Engineer
Mr F. Mc Nabb, Administrative Officer
Mr T. Rooney, Administrative Officer
Mr J. Walsh, Administrative Officer
Mr K. Colreavy, Administrative Officer
Ms J. Currid, Senior Staff Officer
Ms C. Kenny, Staff Officer
Ms F. Couch, Clerical Officer

CATHAOIRLEACH:

The Cathaoirleach, Councillor P. Branley, presided.

VOTE OF SYMPATHY:

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs Breda Curley and family on the death of her husband Pat, former Alderman of Sligo Borough Council.

The Cathaoirleach asked that a minute’s silence be observed.

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“To suspend Standing Orders to allow St. Cecilia’s Special School, Cregg address the Council”.

Representatives from St. Cecilia’s Parents Association addressed the meeting and sought Local Authority support in their endeavours to have their children re-instated on the roll of St. Cecilia’s Special School. It was agreed that the Council would write to Deputy Noel Dempsey, Minister for Education and Science, urging him to attend a meeting with the parents.

OMAGH – SLIGO MEETING:

The Cathaoirleach referred to report circulated in relation to proposed meeting with Omagh District Council.

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

AND AGREED

“That the date for the joint meeting of Sligo County Council and Omagh District Council in Omagh be the 21st October, 2002”.

MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING OF 02/09/02:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor R McGuinn

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 2nd September 2002, be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF ADJOURNED ORDINARY MEETING OF 09/09/02:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the Adjourned Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 9th September 2002 be and are hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF AREA MEETINGS:

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

Seconded by Councillor I. Fox

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the following Area Meetings:

Sligo /Strandhill held on 5th March 2002
Dromore West, held on 4th June, 2002
Ballymote, held on 5th June, 2002

Be, and are all hereby confirmed”.

MINUTES OF SPC MEETING:

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor E. Scanlon

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of Meeting of SPC1 held on 13th September, 2002, be and are hereby confirmed”.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT RATHMADDER, GURTEEN:

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor E. Scanlon

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Rathmadder, Gurteen to Mr Ian Tansey in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and notice dated 19th September, 2002.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT BUNNANILRA, CASTLECONNOR:

Proposed by Councillor R. Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor A. Parke

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of land at Bunnanilra, Castleconnor to Mr Sean Howley in accordance with Section183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and notice dated 19th September, 2002.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT 55 TREACY AVENUE:

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of house at 55 Treacy Avenue to Robert and Deirdre Mc Goldrick in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and notice dated 12th September, 2002.

DISPOSAL OF LAND AT 34 WOODLAWNS, ENNISCRONE:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of house at 34 Woodlawns, Enniscrone to Joan and Eamonn Harnett in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and notice dated 12th September, 2002.

DISPOSAL OF HOUSE AT MOYLOUGH, COOLANEY:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor A. Parke

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council proceed with the disposal of house at Moylough, Coolaney to Sarah Cottle in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and notice dated 12th September, 2002.

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGS, 2001, IMPROVEMENT SCHEME TO TOBERCURRY SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS:

Proposed by Councillor E. Scanlon
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part VIII of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, proceed with the proposed improvement scheme to Tobercurry Sewage Treatment Works at Rathscanlan”.

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGS, 2001, SEWERAGE SCHEME AT BALLYBEG:

Proposed by Councillor R Mc Guinn
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part VIII of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, proceed with the proposed Sewerage Scheme at Ballybeg, Ransboro”.

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGS, 2001 CONSTRUCTION OF 10 NO. HOUSES AT COLLOONEY:

Proposed by Councillor E. Scanlon
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part VIII of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, proceed with the construction of 10 no. houses at Collooney, Co. Sligo”.

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGS, 2001: CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AT KNOCKNAGEEHA, BALLYMOTE, SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part VIII of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, proceed with the construction of house and sewage treatment system at Knocknageeha Td., Ballymote, Co. Sligo”.

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGS, 2001, CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM AT CLOONAGH, KEASH, CO. SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGS, 2001, CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE, SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA AT CARROWNREE, BALLYMOTE, SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor A. Parke
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part VIII of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, proceed with the construction of house, septic tank and percolation area at Carrownree, Ballymote, Co. Sligo”.

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGS, 2001, CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSE, SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA AT KILLORAN, COOLANEY, SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry

AND AGREED

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGS, 2001, EXTENSION TO SINGLE STOREY DWELLING AT DRUMISKABOLE TD. CO. SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor T Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part VIII of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, proceed with the extension to existing single storey dwelling at Drumiskabole Td., Co. Sligo”.

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGS, 2001, IMPROVEMENTS TO REGIONAL ROAD R284 REALIGNMENT AT DRUMASKIBBOLE/GLENAGOOLAGH:

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. Mc Guinn

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council in accordance with Part VIII of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, proceed with the proposed improvements to Regional Road R284 Realignment at Drumaskibbole /Glenagoolagh”.

PART VIII OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGS, 2001, PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO REGIONAL ROAD R294 AT BALLYARA AND RATHSCANLON:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

TO AUTHORISE OVER EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2001:

Mr. T. Kilfeather, Head of Finance outlined the report on this matter as circulated.

Following a discussion it was

Proposed by Councillor S MacManus
Seconded by Councillor A. Parke

AND AGREED

“That Item 21 on agenda of October 7th 2002 be deferred to November Ordinary meeting so that Members can be provided with breakdown of details of overexpenditure and counterbalancing and underexpenditure items”.

APPROVAL TO BORROW A SUM OF €5,000,000 FOR BANKING PURPOSES:

Proposed by Councillor J. Devins
Seconded by Councillor A. Parke

AND AGREED

“To approve of the borrowing of a sum of €5,000,000 from the National Treasury Management Agency for banking purposes”.

PRESENTATION BY SLIGO HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS:

Mr Seamus Monaghan, Chairman, Sligo Harbour Board gave a presentation on the “Sligo Harbour Regeneration Strategy”.

A discussion followed in relation to the matter following which it was

Proposed by Councillor B. Scanlon
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

“That a sum of €150,000 be included in the book of estimates to assist Sligo Harbour Commissioners kick-start and implement its development plan”.

As agreement was not reached in relation to the motion, the Cathaoirleach asked that a poll be taken.

For the Motion: Branley, Bree, Devins, MacManus, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Parke, Perry, Queenan, Scanlon B, Scanlon E.
Against the Motion: Barry, Cawley, Conlon L, Conmy, Fleming, Fox, Higgins, Leonard
Abstainees: Gormley

As the result was 11 for and 8 against, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.

After a further discussion on this matter it was

Proposed by Councillor J. Perry
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins

“Act of 1996 confers status on Sligo Harbour previously administered by Harbour Act 1946. I am calling on the Minister of Marine with the consent of the Minister for the Environment to make an order under Section 88 of that Act transferring all the property to Sligo County Council”.

As agreement was not reached in relation to the motion the Cathaoirleach asked that a poll be taken.

For the Motion: Barry, Branley, Bree, Cawley, Colleary, Devins, MacManus, McGuinn, McLoughlin, Parke, Perry, Queenan, Scanlon B, Scanlon E.
Against the Motion: Leonard
Abstainees: Conlon L, Conmy, Fleming, Fox, Gormley.

As the result was 14 for and 1 against the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.

REQUEST FROM THE SAMARITANS TO ADDRESS COUNCIL MEETINGS:

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor A. Parke

AND AGREED

“That the Samaritans be allowed to address the Council at its Ordinary Meeting on 4th November”.

DATE FOR PRESENTATION OF SLIGO AND ENVIRONS DRAFT DEVELOPMENT PLAN:

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor I. Fox

“That a Special Meeting of the Council to present the Sligo and Environs Draft Development Plan be held on Monday 11th November 2002 at 11.00am”.

REPORT ON UPDATED POSITION AND REVIEW OF THE TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION PROGRAMME 2000-2004:

M. Mc Connell, Acting Director of Services outlined the report as circulated in relation to progress update and review of Traveller Accommodation Programme advising that this information was being circulated for the information of the members.

In response to comments by some members Councillor R. Mc Guinn and Councillor A. Higgins, members of the Traveller Consultative Committee rejected criticisms, and advised that an amount of progress had been made by the Committee and that resolving the traveller accommodation issue was difficult and time consuming.

It was agreed that the attendance of the committee would be circulated to the members.

The Cathaoirleach asked to be advised of the dates of all forthcoming meetings as he wished to be involved for his term as Cathaoirleach.

IMPROVEMENT OF SIGHT DISTANCE AT BENDS:

Councillor M. Gormley asked that the Council improve sight distance at bends on roads by cutting back vegetation in the interests of road safety. In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that grass margins at junctions of major and minor roads continue to be dealt with as a priority by outdoor staff and that Sligo County Council will ensure that farmers are informed of their obligations under the Roads Act, 1993.

Following some discussion it was

Proposed by Councillor P. J. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council would do a publicity campaign on North West Radio encouraging land owners to carry out hedge cutting in the interests of safety”.

TRAFFIC CALMING AT COOLANEY VILLAGE:

Councillor M. Fleming requested that traffic calming measures be provided at Coolaney Village.

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer indicated that a full traffic calming scheme was not considered necessary because of existing prohibitive features. Mr. Carroll added however that the Enniscrone Area Engineer would consult with representatives of Coolaney village regarding signage and other measures.

FOOTPATHS IN BUNNINADDEN VILLAGE:

Councillor M. Fleming asked that the footpaths in Bunninadden Village (R.294) be repaired at front of Leamy’s shop.

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated that the area had been examined and that works would be considered for funding under the 2003 Discretionary Improvement Grant.

SPEED RAMPS AT SEAVIEW PARK, SEA ROAD:

Councillor B. Scanlon requested that the Council put speed ramps in the housing estate of the Seaview Park, Sea Road Estate.

In response Mr. T. Carroll, Senior Engineer advised that Seaview Park is a Sligo Borough Council Estate, and as the road is not in the charge of Sligo County Council, the matter would be best addressed through the Borough Council’s Housing department.

WALKWAY AT THE POOL IN ROSSES POINT:

Councillor B. Scanlon asked that Sligo County Council repair the walkway at the pool in Rosses Point as a matter of public safety. In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer advised that work was satisfactorily completed on the walkway of the pool at Rosses Point.

UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENT AT ROSSES POINT:

Councillor B. Scanlon asked the Manager for a report on the current position regarding the unauthorised development erected by P. Carty at Rosses Point.

In response Mr P. Forkan, Director of Services outlined that the unauthorised aspects as set out in the enforcement notice are to be substantially rectified in 3-4 weeks.

Following some discussion it was agreed that a progress report be provided at the next Ordinary Meeting of the Council.

JUNCTION AT BALLYMOTE ROAD ON N4 AT DRUMFIN:

Councillor J. Perry asked that Sligo County Council make funding available to make safe the junction of the Ballymote road, on the N4 at Drumfin, as this is an accident waiting to happen in view of the fact that visibility is hampered with the bends.

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer advised that a low cost accident reduction scheme was implemented along this section of the N4 in 2000. He advised that the long term solution is the complete realignment of this substandard section of roadway, and that funds are awaited from the NRA to proceed with this.

UPGRADING OF N59:

Councillor M. Barrett asked what proposals are currently being considered for the upgrading of the N59.

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer stated that the 1998 NRA National Roads Needs Study indicated that the N59 should be improved under phase 3 of Needs Study in 2010 – 2014.

WIND FARM AT LACKEN, KILGLASS:

Councillor P. Conmy asked that Sligo County Council grant permission for wind farm at Lacken, Kilglass.

P. Forkan, Director of Services stated that no application had yet been received for wind farm at Lacken, Kilglass.

Following a discussion on the matter it was

Proposed by Councillor P. Conmy
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council grant permission for wind farm at Lacken, Kilglass”.

Proposed by Councillor A. Parke
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“That this Council propose Councillor Paul Conmy to the board of An Taisce”.

The Cathaoirleach advised that An Taisce was a statutory body and this Council had no function in nominating members to its board.

WORKS ON R296 AT OLDROCK:

Councillor M. Gormley requested that the Council carry out works on Regional Road R296 at Oldrock to alleviate flooding.

In response Mr T. Carroll, Senior Engineer advised that home owners along the affected roadway, may have to shape and surface their house fronts to avoid ponding, and that a scheme of works to provide gullies and lay pipes could only be devised if funds were made available under the 2003 discretionary grants scheme.

REMEDIAL WORKS AT MOUNTAIN VIEW TUBBERCURRY AND IMPROVEMENT WORKS AT CONNOLLY PARK, TUBBERCURRY:

Councillor M. Gormley asked the Director of Services what the position is in relation to the proposed remedial works at Mountain View, Tubbercurry and the proposed improvement works at Connolly Park, Tubbercurry.

The Cathaoirleach agreed to take item no. 43 at this time. Councillor M. Fleming asked the Director of Services if there is a definite date agreed for the commencement of remedial works at the O.P.D’s Mountain View, Tubbercurry.

M. Mc Connell, Acting Director of Services advised that work had commenced on the remedial works at Mountain View, Tubbercurry on Monday 7th October, 2002.

She further advised that the funding application with regard to Connolly Park, Tubbercurry is currently being drafted by RESPOND and upon completion will be submitted to the DOELG for approval.

FACILITES FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF WHITE GOODS AND BATTERIES:

Councillor D. Bree asked the County Manager what facilities the Council have for the collection and disposal of old fridges and batteries.

In response Mr J. Mc Hugh, Senior Engineer stated that during National Recycling week a temporary facility for collection of such goods was set up in Ballymote and the service was well received by members of the public.

It was agreed that a report on this matter be circulated to all members.

FUNDING FOR YEATS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL:

Councillors D. Bree, S MacManus, R. Mc Guinn and T. Mc Loughlin asked that the Council cognizant of the financial difficulties affecting the Yeats Summer School, agrees to include grant aid in the Book of Estimates to fund two lectureships for the Summer School.

In response M. Mc Connell, Acting Director of Services advised that funding requests could only be included as part of the annual estimates process. She also advised of new funding mechanisms to be put in place under the recently adopted Arts plan 2002-2005, opportunities for which groups will be advised of as they come available.

Following a discussion on the matter it was

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“That this Council, cognizant of the financial difficulties affecting the Yeats International Summer School, agrees to include grant aid in the Book of Estimates, to fund two lectureships for the Summer School”.

PLAYGROUND AT MOUNTAIN ROAD, TUBBERCURRY:

Councillor M. Fleming requested that Sligo County Council erect a secure fence around perimeter of Children’s Playground at Mountain Road, Tubbercurry.

In response Ms M. Mc Connell, Acting Director of Services, advised that this was not a Council facility and that a meeting between Community and Enterprise Officials and the playgroup committee has been arranged for the coming week to discuss the funding and other associated maintenance and upkeep issues in relation to the playground.

HOUSING ESTATES MAINTAINED UNDER S.E.S. WITH FAS, LEADER AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES:

Councillor M. Fleming asked that to continue the maintenance of housing estates in the County under a Social Economy Scheme in partnership with Fas, Leader Partnership and Local Communities Funding is required from Sligo County Council and requested the County Manager to include an Sligo County Council and requested the County Manager to include an allocation of €40,000 in the Estimates, to be reviewed annually”.

In response M. Mc Connell, Acting Director of Services stated that the maintenance of five Council estates is carried out presently in conjunction with Leader Partnership and Fas. Funding for same however, is a matter for the estimates process.

CATTLE GRID ACROSS CLOYROGH ROAD, GRANGE:

Councillor J. Perry asked that Sligo County Council allow a cattle grid to be put in place across Cloyrogh Road, Grange as this would be of considerable benefit for up to 15 farmers who have commonage on the mountain.

In response T. Carroll, Senior Engineer advised that the DOELG have stated that the construction of a cattle grid at this location may have safety implications for other road users. He further outlined options available to farmers themselves to deal with the matter.

ROADS AND HOUSING BUDGETS:

Councillor J. Perry asked that Sligo County Council outline the impact which the cutbacks from the Department of the Environment will have particularly in the areas of roads and housing.

In response M. Mc Connell, Acting Director of Services outlined that in relation to the area of Housing there has been no notification of a reduction in the allocation and the Council is on target to complete its 240 starts by end of 2003. Mr S. Concannon, Director of Services outlined that in relation to the area of roads that no notification of cutbacks had been advised.

IMPROVEMENTS TO CARROWREAGH KNOX WATER SUPPLY:

Councillor M. Gormley asked what proposals Sligo County Council have to carry out the improvements to the Carrowreagh Knox Water Supply. In response Mr K. Larkin, Senior Engineer, indicated that the scheme had been included in the Strategic Rural Water Plan for upgrading. The estimated cost to replace defective pipe work is €127,000 but there is no funding available to the Council at this time.

VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor J. Perry

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to John T. Callaghan on the death of his brother, Patrick”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Susan Cooke on the death of her father, Martin Flannery”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Noel Cregg on the death of his mother, Frances”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to John Clancy on the death of his father, Patrick”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to John Marren on the death of his sister, Elizabeth Cunnane”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Aeda Sherlock on the death of her brother, Michael”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Stephen Wynne on the death of his sister, Mai Gilroy”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Louis Mc Dermott on the death of his sister, Merdi Healy”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to John Molloy on the death of his sister, Evelyn Nicholl”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Maura Dunne on the death of her mother, Annie”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Joe Walsh on the death of his brother, Colm”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Des Armstrong on the death of his sister, Frances Cregg”.

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to James Cregg on the death of his wife, Frances”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Margaret Brennan on the death of her mother, Merdi Healy”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to John Clancy on the death of his father, Pat”.
“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Louis Mc Dermott on the death of his sister, Merdi Healy”.

VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

Proposed by Councillor A. Parke
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Mr Frank Gallagher, Ballymote, Co. Sligo and the Ballymote under 14 girls team on their win in the County Championship”.

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Mr Adrian Kerins, Larkhill, Beltra, Co. Sligo, Manager of St. Patricks football team who won the intermediate championship on 30th September in Markievicz Park”.

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Kenneth Kerins and the Bunninadden rounders club, Drumfarnaughty, Bunninadden on the success of the under 15 girls team who became All Ireland Champions and the under 13 boys team who won silver medals in the All Ireland Feile Competition”.

END OF MEETING:

It was agreed to defer the remaining items 47-67 to the November meeting of the Council.

The meeting concluded at 5.55pm.

Meeting Date 07/10/2002