Minutes 2005

Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council Held on 17th January 2005 at 2.00pm in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Baker,
Barrett,
Barry,
Bree,
Cawley,
Colleary,
Conmy,
Devins,
Fleming,
Fox,
Gormley,
Healy McGowan,
Henry,
Higgins,
Leonard,
Lundy,
MacManus,
McGarry,
McGrath,
McLoughlin,
Mullaney,
Murray,
Queenan,
Sherlock.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
Mr T. Kilfeather, Head of Finance
Mr T. Caffrey, Director of Services
Mr P. Forkan, Director of Services
Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
Mr S. Concannon, Director of Services
Mr J. Mc Hugh, Senior Engineer
Mr K. Larkin, Senior Engineer
Mr S. O’ Toole, Acting Senior Engineer
Mr P. Flanagan, Senior Executive Engineer
Ms E. Concannon, Senior Executive Engineer
Mr T. Rooney, Administrative Officer
Ms C. Kenny, Staff Officer
Ms F. Couch, Clerical Officer

CATHAOIRLEACH:

The Cathaoirleach, Councillor M. Gormley presided.

1. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 29 NOVEMBER 2004:

Councillor Bree wished to have wording of a resolution which had been withdrawn included in the minutes as follows:

Amendment; Add the following text

Submission no. 82, Issue no. 5; Objectives for land use in rural areas (Section 6.1.1.1)

“The Council within one year of the adoption of the plan, compile a list of public rights of way for inclusion in the Plan. The Council will seek submissions from the public, walking clubs, and other associations representing recreational users of the countryside. The Council will take all necessary steps, including legal proceedings, to ensure that rights of way are kept open. Rights of way should be shown on maps and waymarked on the ground to make it clear the actual route so that both landowners and walkers know that it is a right of way. In compiling the list the Council should keep the landowners advised at all stages”.

Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor J. Sherlock

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the special meeting held on 29 November 2004 be and are hereby confirmed subject to the inclusion of the aforementioned amendment”.

2. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING ON 6 DECEMBER 2004:

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor J. Sherlock

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the special meeting held on 6 December 2004 be and are hereby confirmed”.

3. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 14 DECEMBER 2004:

Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor S. Mac Manus

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the special meeting held on 14 December 2004 be and are hereby confirmed”.

4. MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 20 DECEMBER 2004:

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

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the special meeting held on 20 December 2004 be and are hereby confirmed”.

5. MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 21 DECEMBER 2004:

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor P. Mc Grath

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the ordinary meeting held on 21 December 2004 be and are hereby confirmed”.

6. MINUTES OF TUBBERCURRY AREA MEETING HELD ON 6 OCTOBER 2004:

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

AND AGREED

“That the minutes of the Tubbercurry area meeting held on 6 October 2004 be and are hereby confirmed”.

7. SECTION 183; DISPOSAL OF HOUSE AT CHARLESTOWN ROAD, TUBBERCURRY:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at Charlestown Road, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo to Kenneth Durkin and Sinead Kelly”.

8. SECTION 183; DISPOSAL OF HOUSE AT 48 PARKLANDS, TUBBERCURRY:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at No. 48 Parklands, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo to Cal Sheehan”.

9. SECTION 183; DISPOSAL OF HOUSE AT HUMBERT ST. TUBBERCURRY:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at Humbert Street, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo to H and M Developments Ltd.”

10. DRAFT CORPORATE PLAN 2004-2009:

Proposed by Councillor A. Colleary
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“To approve the Corporate Plan 2004-2009”.

11. ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO GOVERNING BODY OF NUIG:

Mr F. Mac Nabb outlined the process involved in the nomination process. He stated that Councillor A. Colleary, Councillor J. Devins and Councillor I. Henry had been nominated. Councillor A. Higgins stated that Cllr J. Devins wished to have his nomination withdrawn.

As agreement could not be reached in relation to this matter the Cathaoirleach asked that ballot papers be circulated and members asked to indicate their preference for the filling of the vacancy.

As the result was 14 for Councillor A. Colleary and 7 for Councillor I. Henry the Cathaoirleach declared Councillor A. Colleary elected to the governing body of the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker

AND AGREED

“That Cllr A. Colleary be elected as representative to the governing body of the National University of Ireland, Galway for the four year period commencing 1st February 2005”.

12. NOMINEES TO THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE FIELD STUDY CENTRE, BALLINAFAD:

Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

AND AGREED

“Sligo County Council appoint three members to the Management Committee of the Field Study Centre, Ballinafad”

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“That Cllr A. Higgins be appointed to the Management Committee of the Field Study Centre in Ballinafad”.

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

AND AGREED

“That Councillor G. Mullaney be elected to the Management Committee of the Field Study Centre in Ballinafad”.

Proposed by Councillor P. Mc Grath
Seconded by Councillor I. Henry

AND AGREED

“That Cllr G. Murray be added to the Management Committee of the Field Study Centre in Ballinafad”.

13. NOMINATION OF A PERSON FOR THE PADRAIG PEARSE AWARD 2005:

It was noted that the closing date for nominations is 30 March 2005 and it was agreed that the members would make nominations through the Corporate Policy Group.

14. GRANTING OF A LEASE FOR YOUNG’S QUARRY TO BALLISODARE COMMUNITY COUNCIL:

Proposed by Councillor J. Sherlock
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

AND AGREED

“To agree to the granting of a lease to Ballisodare Community Council for Young’s Quarry”.

15. DATE FOR MEETING TO DISCUSS EXTENSION OF BOROUGH BOUNDARY:

It was agreed that a meeting to discuss the extension of the borough boundary would be held on Monday 31st January at 11.00 am in the Council Chamber.

16. ANNUAL DECLARATION FORMS:

This was noted.

17 AND 28. CHILDCARE:

Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council requests the Government to plan strategically up to and beyond the completion of the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme in 2006 to enable all parents to reconcile their childcare needs with participation in the labour force, education and training, and calls on the Government to:

harmonise maternity leave on an all-Ireland basis by increasing maternity leave to 26 weeks paid and 26 weeks unpaid and harmonise paternity leave on an all-Ireland basis by introducing paid paternity entitlements of two weeks per child
provide greater assistance to parents, especially those on lower incomes, with the cost of childcare
increase revenue for the Equal Opportunities Childcare Programme, including capital, staffing and operational funding and immediately expedite all outstanding applications which have been delayed due to the review of the Programme
Reinstate the Creche Supplement and the VTOS childcare supports, the cutting of which have caused severe hardship to parents and children in disadvantaged communities
review the 'Childcare Facilities: Guidelines for Planning Authorities' to assess effectiveness of the guidelines and investigate the possibility of introducing legislation in line with Part V of the Planning and Development Act 2000 to require developers to construct childcare facilities in housing developments and to transfer these to the ownership of the local authority upon completion”.

It was agreed with the permission of the Cathaoirleach to take item 28 at this stage.

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council call on the government to honour a commitment given that finance would be made available to provide a child care facility in Enniscrone”.

18. SALTING OF ROAD FROM CARRAROE PAST GEEVAGH TO COUNTY BOUNDARY AND FROM CARRAROE TO BALLINTOGHER:

Councillor M. Baker asked that Sligo County Council extend the salting of the road from Carraroe past Geevagh to the County boundary and also road from Carraroe to Ballintogher.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole, Acting Senior Engineer stated that resources are concentrated on ensuring that the national route network is salted prior to frosty conditions, where possible and resources allow the regional road network receives attention after the national routes have been treated. There is no specific grant from the DOEHLG towards the winter maintenance of the non national route network.

19. LIGHTING IN CAR PARK OF BALLYRUSH GRAVEYARD:

Councillor M. Baker asked that Sligo County Council provide lighting in the car park of Ballyrush graveyard.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole, Acting Senior Engineer stated that this proposal will be considered in the context of the 2005 roadworks programme when it is being formulated at the Ballymote electoral area meeting.

20. LIGHTING IN UNLIT AREA OF PEARSE ROAD ADJACENT TO BALLYMOTE MART:

Councillor M. Baker asked that Sligo County Council provide lighting in the unlit area of Pearse road adjacent to Ballymote mart.

21. CONDITION 18 OF GRANT OF PLANNING PERMISSION RE. PL 04/383:

Councillor D. Bree asked that the Council be provided with a full report regarding the text used in condition no. 18 of its grant of planning permission in respect of PL 04/383, on the 10th June 2004, and to ask why it was not made clear in said text, that the retail element of the proposed development would be restricted to retail warehousing development only, in accordance with the Sligo and Environs Development Plan.

In response Director Forkan read condition 18 of the Sligo County Council decision and stated that clearly the condition imposed by Sligo County Council restricted the use of the proposed development to those associated with retail warehousing only. He then read the condition as amended by An Bord Pleanala and submitted that the provisions of the An Bord Pleanala condition are consistent with the Sligo County Council condition in that they both restrict the use of the proposed development to bulky household goods and goods generally sold in bulk, i.e. retail warehousing.

22. MAJORITY REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON THE TRADITIONAL ARTS:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. Mac Manus

AND AGREED

“That this Council, concerned that the majority report of the Special Committee on the Traditional Arts was secretly tampered with after the final meeting of the Committee, and further recognising that the Arts Council was aware of this irregular interference when it adopted the said report, this Council expresses its grave concern with the actions of the Arts Council, and calls on the Minister for the Arts to initiate an immediate and full inquiry to ascertain

who made the changes,
why the changes were made,
who authorised the changes,
what outside influence or vested interests were involved,
who benefited from the changes., and further, this Council calls on the Minister to take all necessary steps to ensure that the Arts Council, in future, will carry out its activities in an open and transparent manner”.

Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“That the motion from Cllr Bree in relation to the report on the Special Committee on the Traditional Arts be circulated to all Councils in the state”.

23. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONNAUGHT WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN:

Councillor D. Bree asked that the Council be provided with a full report on the implementation of the Connaught Waste Management Plan with particular regard to its implementation in Sligo.

Mr J. Mc Hugh, Senior Engineer circulated to the members a report setting out the responsibilities of Sligo County Council with regard to the Connaught Waste Management Plan and the current progress to date.

24. OLD CINEMA BUILDING IN BALLYMOTE:

Councillor P. Mc Grath asked if there are any plans for a new area office in Ballymote on the site of the old cinema building.

In response Director Caffrey stated that the County Council had purchased the old cinema building some years ago with a view to providing a new library premises, it was envisaged at the time that the area office might be accommodated in the building. An Comhairle Leabharlann approved the site and the proposal was forwarded to the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government for funding, we are awaiting a response.

25. LITTER BINS IN BALLYMOTE:

Councillor P. Mc Grath asked that the Council provide waste bins between the two fast food outlets and the two post primary schools in Ballymote.

In response Director Forkan stated that there are no plans to add further waste bins and that this social problem needs to be addressed.

26. HALTING SITE IN ENNISCRONE:

Councillor P. Conmy withdrew this motion with the permission of the Cathaoirleach.

27. TRAFFIC PLAN FOR STRANDHILL AND CAR PARK IN STRANDHILL:

Councillor S. Mac Manus asked that Sligo County Council agree to draw up and implement a traffic plan for the Strand Road and Promenade in Strandhill, to alleviate the current traffic problems in the area and to facilitate access for emergency vehicles and to undertake the marking of parking spaces in the car park, the provision of yellow lines as required and to install a pedestrian crossing adjacent to the Neptune stores.

In response Mr S O’ Toole, Acting Senior Engineer stated that the car park in Strandhill has a special area dedicated as a clearway for passage of emergency vehicles onto the beach area in times of emergency, it is important that these by-laws are obeyed by the public and enforced by the Gardaí. The car park in the village centre will be completely resurfaced and marked prior to the 2005 season. Any other traffic management concerns can be addressed when the local area roadworks programme is being drafted at the next Strandhill area meeting.

29. SPEED LIMIT SIGN IN RATHLEE:

Councillor M. Barrett asked that the council would consider a speed limit sign through the village of Rathlee from church to school when reviewing this programme in 2005.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole, Acting Senior Engineer stated that this matter would be discussed when the general review of speed limits is being undertaken in County Sligo in mid 2005.

30. PUBLIC LIGHTING AT DROMARD R.C. CHURCH AND PULLAHEENY, EASKEY:

Councillor M. Barrett asked that the Council include the provision of public lighting at Dromard R.C. Church and at Pullaheeny, Easkey in the 2005 public lighting programme.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole, Senior Engineer stated that these matters would be discussed when formulating the 2005 road-works programme for the Dromore West area.

31. SPEED LIMIT AT CORBALLA:

Councillor J. Queenan asked for a reduction in the speed limit on the N59 at Corballa from 60mph to 40mph in the interests of safety.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole, Senior Engineer stated that as Corballa is situated on the national secondary route N59 the NRA are reluctant to allow a reduction in the speed limit, however it is expected that funding will be received under the low cost accident reduction scheme in the current year to provide full scale advance warnings and extra road markings.

32. PUBLIC LIGHTING AT CASTLECONNOR COMMUNITY CENTRE:

Councillor J. Queenan asked for an indication as to when public lighting will be installed outside Castleconnor Community Centre.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole, Senior Engineer stated that the provision of public lighting along the road at Castleconnor Community Centre had been considered previously however the cost of installing a transformer prohibited the provision of lighting. It is now proposed to use an existing transformer and to seek a new quotation from the ESB.

33. DETAILED SURVEY AND DESIGN OF DANGEROUS SECTIONS OF R294 AND R296:

Councillor M. Gormley asked that the design team of Sligo County Council carry out a detailed survey and design of the most dangerous sections of Regional roads 294 and 296, in order that proposals are on hand for submission to the relevant Departments for funding.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole, Senior Engineer stated that a detailed survey had been undertaken of the R294 and that this report will be used to establish a priority list of sections of road for realignment and resurfacing. He stated that the Council would proceed to carry out a detailed survey and design of the R296.

34. TASK FORCE REPORT ON IRISH ABROAD:

Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“In light of the continued hardships being experienced by many Irish citizens living abroad Sligo County Council calls on the Government to implement in full the proposals of its Task Force Report on Irish Abroad (2002).

This report recommended the allocation of €34 million in 2005 to provide the support services required for Irish emigrants, however the Governments actual allocation for this year (2005) is less then a quarter of this sum. This Council supports the full implementation of the Task Forces recommendations”.

35. NURSING HOME CARE FOR MEDICAL CARD HOLDERS:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

AND AGREED

“To request the Minister for Health to compensate medical card holders who have been illegally charged for nursing home care and ensure that funding is not taken from other health services as a result”.

36. GRITTING OF COUNTY AND REGIONAL ROADS:

Councillor M. Fleming requested that adequate arrangements be put in place for the gritting of county roads and regional roads in the county particularly in the Aclare, Kilmactigue and Lough Talt area during the winter.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole stated that every effort will be made within normal road maintenance funds to ensure that these roads are adequately dealt with during icy conditions, however no special funding is provided for this work.

37. IRISH IMMIGRANTS IN THE USA:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin

AND AGREED

“To emphasise again the very serious situation that many Irish immigrants find themselves in the USA requesting the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Taoiseach to negotiate on their behalf”.

38. PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS IN TUBBERCURRY:

Councillor M. Gormley requested information regarding an application for funding to the Dormant Account fund for the provision of pedestrian crossings in Tubbercurry particularly on the N17 at Doohans shop and in Teeling Street to accommodate the residents of Gallagher house.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole, Senior Engineer stated that no response has been received in response to the application made to the Dormant Accounts Office. An application has been made to the NRA in respect of a pedestrian crossing on the N17 near Doohans shop and the NRA have indicated that some funds will be allocated in the current year to design a traffic calming scheme for Tubbercurry.

39. GURTEEN SEWERAGE TREATMENT PLANT AND GURTEEN WATER SUPPLY:

Councillor M. Gormley asked for information regarding the upgrading of the sewerage treatment plant and the provision of an adequate water supply in Gurteen as there are a large number of proposals for development in the area.

In response Mr K. Larkin, Senior Engineer stated that the capacity of the waste water treatment works at Gurteen is being closely monitored to see if and when it may require to be expanded /upgraded. He further stated that Gurteens water supply is imported from Roscommon County Council and has been found to be in compliance with EU (Drinking Water) Regulations every time that it has been tested by the EPA.

40. FOOTPATH FROM MAUGHERABOY TO GILMORES CORNER:

Councillor D. Healy Mc Gowan asked for the provision of a footpath to be considered from Maugheraboy (from the playground) to Gilmore’s corner”.

In response Mr S. O’ Toole, Acting Senior Engineer stated that the provision of a footpath from the borough boundary to Gilmore’s cross is being included for consideration under the 2005 roadworks scheme.

41. VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Gerry Mc Intyre on the death of his mother, Annie”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Doreen Johnson on the death of her brother, Michael Mulooley”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Sean Haran on the death of his sister, Ann O’ Connell”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Stella Durkin on the death of her mother, Brigid Barrett”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Tom Nealon on the death of his brother, Paddy”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Francis O’ Dowd Jnr on the death of his father, Frank”.

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor P. Mc Grath

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Sandra Carney and the Carney family on the death of Raymond”.

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to John Higgins on the death of his mother”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mrs Molloy on the death of her husband, John”.

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Alice Gilbride and family on the death of her husband, Michael”.

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Enda Mc Cormack on the death of his sister, Sr. Margaret”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Kathleen Callaghan on the death of her brother, Joseph Clancy”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Pakie Ward on the death of his brother, Thomas”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Mary Clerkin on the death of her husband, John”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Bridie Duggan on the death of her sister, Teresa Hanley”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Jim Higgins on the death of his mother, Mary”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to John O’ Reiley on the death of his brother, Michael”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Dermott Mc Cormack on the death of Mary”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Patricia Mc Dermott on the death of Michael Joe Mc Glynn”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Sean Cawley on the death of his father, Thomas”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Roland Connaghan on the death of his brother, Brendan”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Helan Greham on the death of her mother, Jane Elizabeth Coe”.

“That a vote of sympathy be expressed to Phil Kerins on the death of her husband, Leo”.

43. CONFERENCES:

Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Conmy, Fleming, Henry, Leonard and McGrath be nominated to attend the Agrivision 2015 conference in Kanturk, Cork on 20-22 January 2005”.

Proposed by Councillor A. Colleary
Seconded by Councillor J. Sherlock

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Colleary, Devins and Healy McGowan be nominated to attend the Agrivision 2015 conference in Kanturk, Cork on 20-22 January 2005”.

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor P. Conmy

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Colleary and Queenan be nominated to attend the Merriman Winter School in Bunratty, Co. Clare on 28-30 January 2005”.

Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor J. Sherlock

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Barry and Kilgannon be nominated to attend the Merriman Winter School in Bunratty, Co Clare on 28-30 January 2005”.

Proposed by Councillor A. Colleary
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy McGowan

AND AGREED

“That Councillor J. Sherlock be nominated to attend the ‘Implementing the national spatial strategy’ conference organised by MWRA in Ennis, Co. Clare on 3-4 February 2005”.

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor P. Conmy

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Colleary and Queenan be nominated to attend the ‘Implementing the national spatial strategy’ conference organised by MWRA in Ennis, Co. Clare on 3-4 February 2005”.

Proposed by Councillor A. Higgins
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“That Councillors Barry, Colleary, Conmy, Fox, Healy McGowan, Higgins, Kilgannon, Mullaney and Sherlock be nominated to attend the General Council of County Council’s annual conference in Enfield, Meath on 3-5 March 2005”.

44. CORRESPONDENCE:

With regard to item 44(a) Councillor S. Mac Manus asked that the Council send a letter of support to Leitrim County Council with regard to the save Leitrim campaign.

With regard to item 44(c) Councillor A. Higgins suggested that the County Manger look with favour on any application from engineering staff wishing to provide assistance to those affected by the tsunami.

45. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

Proposed by Councillor T. Mc Loughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“In view of the critical situation concerning the Hawks Well Theatre and the concerns expressed by many local groups involved in the arts, that I call on the Cathaoirleach to intervene, to find a resolution to this serious issue as a matter of urgency”.

Proposed by Councillor S. Mac Manus
Seconded by Councillor S. Kilgannon

AND AGREED

“That the proposal from Cllr Mc Loughlin in relation to the funding situation at the Hawks Well Theatre be amended to include the Mayor of Sligo to liaise with the Cathaoirleach of the County Council to find a solution to the situation”.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS CIRCULATED:

Report on item 23, the implementation of the Connaught Waste Management Plan in Sligo /Connaught region.
List of forthcoming conferences.

END OF MEETING

The meeting ended at 5.35 pm.

Meeting Date 17/01/2005