Minutes 2010
Minutes of June Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 14th June, 2010 in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo at 11am
MEMBERS PRESENT:
- Councillor Barrett,
- Councillor Barry,
- Councillor Bree,
- Councillor Cawley,
- Councillor Clarke,
- Councillor Collery,
- Councillor Devins,
- Councillor Fleming,
- Councillor Gormley,
- Councillor Healy McGowan,
- Councillor Keaney,
- Councillor Lundy,
- Councillor Lyons,
- Councillor MacManus,
- Councillor McGarry,
- Councillor McGrath,
- Councillor McLoughlin,
- Councillor Mullaney,
- Councillor Mulvey,
- Councillor Murray,
- Councillor O’Grady
- Councillor Queenan
OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:
- Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
- Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services
- Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services
- Ms P. R. Gallagher, A/Director of Services
- Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance
- Mr T. Brennan, Senior Engineer
- Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer
- Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer
- Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer
- Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
- Ms D. Finnerty Senior Executive Officer
- Ms F. Loughlin, Staff Officer
- Mr F. Mac Nabb, Meetings Administrator
CATHAOIRLEACH:
- The Cathaoirleach, Councillor G. Murray presided.
1. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON 31ST MAY, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Special Meeting held on the 31st May, 2010.
2. MINUTES OF THE MAY ADJOURNED ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 24TH MAY, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the May Adjourned Ordinary Meeting held on the 24th May, 2010.”
3. MINUTES OF THE MAY ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 17TH MAY, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the May Ordinary Meeting held on the 17th May, 2010.”
4. MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/DRUMCLIFFE AREA MEETING HELD ON 6TH APRIL, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor M. Lyons
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo Drumcliffe Electoral Area Meeting held on 6th April, 2010”
5. MINUTES OF THE BALLYMOTE AREA MEETING HELD ON 1ST APRIL, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Ballymote Electoral Area Meeting held on the 1st April, 2010”
6. MINUTES OF THE DROMORE WEST AREA MEETING HELD ON 31ST MARCH, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting held on 31st March, 2010”
7. MINUTES OF THE SPC1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING POLICY MEETING HELD ON 12TH MARCH, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the SPC 1 Economic Development & Planning Policy Meeting held on 12th March, 2009”
8. MINUTES OF THE BALLYMOTE SPECIAL AREA MEETING HELD ON 21ST FEBRUARY, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Ballymote Special Electoral Area Meeting held on the 21st February, 2010”
9. MINUTES OF THE BALLYMOTE AREA MEETING HELD ON 11TH FEBRUARY, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Ballymote Electoral Area Meeting held on the 11th February, 2010”
10. MINUTES OF THE DROMORE WEST AREA MEETING HELD ON 25TH JANUARY, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Dromore West Electoral Area Meeting held on 25th January, 2010”
11. MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/DRUMCLIFFE AREA MEETING HELD ON 25TH JANUARY, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo Drumcliffe Electoral Area Meeting held on 25th January, 2010”
12. SECTION 183 DISPOSAL OF LAND:
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 land to Mr. Michael Coen, Teeling Street, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.
13. DECLARE ROADS PUBLIC IN ACCCORDANCE WITH SECTION 11(1) OF THE ROADS ACT, 1993:
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett
AND AGREED
That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility
- (a) Declare the following roads as public roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993.(previously circulated)
| Road Number | Location |
|---|---|
| L-68024-0 | Road situate in the housing estate of “Clauin Aine” in the townland of Carrownacleigha (Road 72 metres long x 6 metres wide) |
Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council take in charge the housing estate of “Clauin Aine” in the townland of Carrowncleigha”
14. COMMENCE PROCESS OF TAKING IN CHARGE UNDER SECTION 11 OF THE ROADS ACT, 1993:
Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the development of 5 houses at Cuilbeg, Carraroe, Co. Sligo, by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate”
15. ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 2009:
A general discussion took place on this item. Mr H. Kearns outlined to Members that the Council had fixed costs including, wages/salaries and staff pensions and with reduced government grants and obligations under the Water and Fire Programmes, all were adding to the very difficult financial situation the Council finds itself in. The current economic climate and the dramatic downturn in the housing market have affected both the collection of development contributions and so income was greatly reduced. A deficit on Account was increasing and he indicated it may take 3-4 years to see any improvement in the situation.
Following further discussion, it was
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus
AND AGREED
“That the Council be provided with a report indicating the sums of money paid by the Council in 2008 and 2009 as “contributions to Other Bodies” as outlined in the Annual Financial Statement, and that the Council be advised of the services these bodies provide to the Council”
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To note the Annual Financial Statement of Sligo County Council for the year ended 31st December 2009
16. OVER EXPENDITURE UNDER SECTION 104(7) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001:
Proposed by Councillor M. Lyons
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“That pursuant to Section 104(7) of the Local Government Act, 2001, Sligo County Council hereby authorises the over expenditure of €8,932,532 for the year ended 31st December, 2009”
Councillors Bree and MacManus to be recorded as dissenting.
17. LOCAL TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATION CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE:
Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council, in accordance with Section 22 of the Housing (Traveller accommodation) Act, 1998, hereby appoint the following to the members of Local Travellers Accommodation Consultative Committee for a period of not less than 3 years
Representatives of Local Travellers
- Bernadette Maughan, Sligo Traveller Support Group, 1A St Anne’s ,Sligo (Named Substitute: Mr Martin Mongan, Sligo Traveller Support Group, 1A St Anne’s, Sligo)
- Mrs Teresa McGinley, 3 Ballyfree, Sligo (Named Substitute: Miss Rosie Maughan, 7 Ballyfree, Sligo)
- Mrs Kathleen Stokes, 27 Glendallon, Sligo (Named Substitute: Mrs Ellie Ward, 2A St Anne’s, Sligo)
- Mrs Nora Ward, 1 Glenview Park, Sligo (Named Substitute: Mr Charlie Ward, 1 Elm Gardens, Ballytivnan, Sligo)
Member of Sligo Borough Council
- Councillor Veronica Cawley, St Martin, Rathbraughan Line, Sligo
18. NORTH WEST REGIONAL HOMELESSNESS FRAMEWORK PLAN:
Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“To adopt the North West Regional Homelessness Framework Plan”
Members expressed their appreciation to staff on the efficient administration of the scheme.
19. HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT SCHEME, 2010:
Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council demand from the Department of Finance and Education that the Higher Education Grants funding be paid at an earlier stage”
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“To adopt the Higher Education Grant Scheme for 2010”
20. LAND AGGREGATION SCHEME:
Ms. D. Clarke Director of Services stated the following:
Sligo County Council has in it ownership a number of land banks throughout the County which were bought with a view to providing social and affordable housing schemes in the future to meet the needs of persons on the housing waiting list. These land banks were purchased, with the assistance of Housing Finance Agency (HFA) in accordance with government policy. Generally the cost of the land and up to 7 years rolled up interest (or more if agreed) would normally be recouped by the DEHLG when the scheme went to construction.
With the current economic downturn, and the move in government policy away from the traditional provision of capital funds towards the construction of new housing schemes towards Long Term Leasing Arrangements and the Rental Accommodation Scheme as a means of meeting housing needs, local authorities are now facing a financial burden in terms of meeting re-payments on these loans.
Circular letter SHIP 2010/09 required Local Authorities to carry out an audit of its lands in respect of which there are outstanding HFA loans which had been purchased for intended residential purposes. In order to alleviate the financial burden in servicing such loans the department have introduced a new Land Aggregation Scheme. Under this scheme Local Authorities can apply to the Department to pay off the capital and loan costs attaching to such lands which are unlikely to be developed in the short to medium term.
The intention is that the ownership of the lands will transfer to a central body and the ongoing management and maintenance of the lands transferred will reside with the central body pending decision on future use. The circular advises that the lands may still be available to the local authority for social housing projects subject to approval under the social housing investment programme in the normal manner and that alternative or additional lands may also become available under this scheme to optimise use from a planning and social dividend perspective. We await confirmation of how this is proposed to operate.
Currently Sligo County Council has two land acquisition loans which are due for repayment -
- Lisnalurg – 13 hectares – Amount borrowed €3,809214 Interest Accrued €1,370,050 Total due for repayment €5,179,264.42
- Coolaney / Ballintogher/Tubbercurry –
1.983 hectares - Amount Borrowed – €499,739, interest €146,681. Total due for repayment €646,320
The alternative is to make an application to the Housing Finance Agency to redeem the current loans and draw down the current balances on these loans over a 15 year period.
This will mean annual repayments as follows:-
- Lisnalurg – annual repayments over 15 years €400,000
- Coolaney / Ballintogher/Tubbercurry – annual repayments over 15 years €50,000
This would mean that these amounts will have to be budgeted for in the annual budget for the next 15 years.
Mr H. Kearns, County Manager indicated that it was made clear to the Department that these lands should be kept for use by the Council for future development of Sligo. A new agency is due to be established to hold these lands included under the Department’s land aggregation scheme and he hoped that assurances would be provided that these lands will be kept for same.
Members asked to be circulated with report on the current status of council owned lands at Strandhill and Tubbercurry.
Following further discussion and Members queries’ being answered, it was;
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To approve the making of an application to participate in the Land Aggregation Scheme”
21. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT STUDY ON SLIGO - DUNDALK ROUTE:
Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor T. McLoughlin
AND AGREED
“To note completion of Department of Transport funded study of an East-West (Sligo to Dundalk) Regional Transport Corridor”
22. TO REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO REVERSE DECISION ON CENTRALISATION OF MEDICAL CARDS:
This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.
23. REQUEST BUS EIREANN TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT WHERE SERVICES ARE DISCONNECTED:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray
AND AGREED
“To call on Bus Éireann to provide an alternative transport for passengers whose services are being disconnected”
24. REVOKE DECISION RE: MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ROADS IN THE BOROUGH OF SLIGO:
This item was deferred with the agreement of the meeting.
25. QUERYING INTRODUCTION OF WATER CHARGES ON PRIVATE HOMES:
Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett
“To ask the County Manager has he got any Directive from the Department of the Environment regarding the installation of water meters on private homes in the County”
In response, Mr H. Kearns County Manager indicated that no Directive to the Local Authority had been issued but that he had seen reference to domestic water charge introduction in a political document. If domestic water charges were to be introduced by the Government then it would take some time to bring to fruition with installation of water meters.
26. PROPOSED 2010 WORKS ON R297 REALIGNMENT AT EASKEY:
Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett
“To ask the Director of Services what plans he has to progress the realignment on the R297 at Easkey during 2010”
In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:
Due to the lack of funding for the R297 Castletown, Easkey realignment Scheme no work is envisaged other than a general tidy up of the site. It was agreed that this item would be placed on the Agenda of the next Dromore West Area Committee Meeting.
27. REQUEST GOVERNMENT TO LOCATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY RURAL AND GAELTACHT AFFAIRS OFFICES IN TUBBERCURRY:
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“That this Council calls on the Government to locate the offices of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, formally the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs on a permanent basis in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, and recognising that the offices are currently located in modern buildings in Teeling St., Tubbercurry that conforms with planning conditions and Health and Safety regulations this Council calls on the Leader of Fine Gael Mr. Enda Kenny T.D. to withdraw the allegation he made that the offices are located in a warehouse”
28. PROVIDE TRAFFIC CALMING AT WATERFRONT IN STRANDHILL:
Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor T. McLoughlin
“To ask the County Manager in the interest of safety in Strandhill that measures of traffic calming be introduced on the approach to the waterfront; the provision of a pedestrian crossing and/or ramps and that it may be looked at in conjunction with the Strandhill Development Association.”
In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:
No funding is available in the current year for any traffic calming measures or a pedestrian crossing at the approach to the waterfront in Strandhill. In due course, any such proposals will involve the usual consultation procedures.
29. REQUEST GOVERNMENT AND NRA TO INSTALL PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ON N17 AT CURRY VILLAGE:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley
AND AGREED
“To request the NRA and the Minister for Transport to provide funding for the installation of a pedestrian crossing on National Primary Route N17 at Curry Village.”
In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:
This location will be examined regarding the feasibility of such a proposal and the NRA Safety Inspectorate will be consulted during the process. We will revert back to you with any progress in this matter.
30. REQUEST GOVERNMENT TO ENSURE AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray
AND AGREED
“The proposed sale of VHI by the Government will increase premiums for all Members. I propose that the Minister for Health should ensure that any prospective buyers would maintain the cost of premiums at an affordable price.”
32. REQUEST MONTHLY REPORT ON STRANDHILL / GRANGE/TUBBERCURRY ETC SEWERAGE SCHEMES:
Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor T. McLoughlin
“In light of the urgency of the Government approved sewerage schemes in Strandhill, Grange, Tubbercurry etc, I would ask the Executive for an update report at our monthly meetings from today”
In response, Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:
The upgrade of Strandhill, Grange and Tubbercurry Wastewater Treatment Plants is included in a bundled DBO Contract including Ballinafad, Carney and Gurteen. The planning and procurement phases of the scheme have been completed and a preferred bidder has been selected.
The scheme has been included in the new Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 as published by the Department recently. The Council are currently awaiting clarification from the Department in relation to the new funding arrangements for the project. We will maintain regular contact with the Department on the matter in order to progress this particular scheme which has been highlighted as a priority for this Council. We will also provide updated status reports for the elected members as the scheme is progressed through the formal approval procedures by the Department.
31. REQUEST UPDATE ON N4 COLLOONEY TO CASTLEBALDWIN:
Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray
“To ask Sligo County Council for an update on the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin Road.”
In response, Mr.T. Brennan, Senior Engineer stated the following:
It is proposed to upgrade the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin road to a Type 2 Dual Carriageway, similar to the Dromod to Rooskey Scheme. The scheme is 14.4km in total and consists of 12.7km of new road from Doorly to Castlebaldwin as well as upgrading to Type 2 Dual Carriageway of 2.7km of online section from Collooney to Doorly.
This scheme is being progressed in accordance with the NRA Project Management Guidelines. The N4 is currently at Phase 4 which includes Preliminary Design, preparation of Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Land Acquisition Procedures. As part of this phase the Preliminary Design for the scheme is underway and is expected to be completed in the coming months. Due to changes in NRA and OPW standards in relation to climate change and flooding the design of drainage system for the scheme has recently been revised. Due to the fact that ecology surveys are now over three years old and therefore out of date the surveys are being repeated this Summer in order to update the EIS. All EIS studies are currently being updated for the scheme and land acquisition mapping is also being prepared.
A Traffic Modelling Report is complete and approved by the NRA as required. A Cost Estimate and Cost Benefit Analysis for the scheme is commencing. This will be followed by a Risk Assessment Workshop and preparation of a Business Case and other Project Appraisal documents in the coming months. It is anticipated that all deliverables required under Phase 4 of the current Project Management Guidelines will be submitted in the first quarter of 2011 to the NRA for their review and approval.
Once all documentation is approved, Sligo County Council must seek approval from the NRA to start the Statutory Process, i.e. publish the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) and Environmental Impact statement (EIS). Following approval to publish it will take a number of months to prepare the documents for publication.
33. REQUEST BY-LAWS FOR CASES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY ON COUNCIL PROPERTY:
Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke
“That the Council bring in by-laws to allow for the investigation of council houses or property where it is suspected that there may be a case of animal cruelty taking place, either inside the house or on the grounds of the property. Further, that there would be a quick response to all reports of such matters”
In response, Ms. D. Clarke, Director of Services stated the following:
There is no primary welfare legislation to bring in such bye laws currently as the welfare legislation is very dated. Normally, if we get complaints we work with the environment section. As there is specific Dog and Horse Control legislation we can generally come up with some solution but with other species, it is more difficult. Our tenancy agreement states that the tenant shall not keep any fowl or any pigs, cattle, horses or donkeys or other animals (save only domestic cats and dogs) on the premises without the prior written consent of the Council, which will only be given in exceptional circumstances and in appropriate cases. Sligo County Council also has a list of breeds of dogs and strains or crosses of these dogs are not permitted to be kept. Please note that there is a mechanism to introduce Bye Laws contained within the Local Government Act, Part Section 199. I have referred this matter for a report to assess the issues relating to the development, implementations, management and suitability of the local authority to deliver same.
34. CONCERTS AT LISADELL ON AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor J. McGarry
“To ask the County Manager what steps he and the Council Executive have taken to welcome and encourage the promoters of the series of concerts to take place in Lissadell on the August Bank Holiday weekend and to ask if approaches have been made to the promoters to encourage similar events in Lissadell and Sligo in the future”
Mr H. Kearns, County Manager indicated that the promoters of the concerts at Lissadell had applied to the Planning Authority in accordance with statutory requirements for a Licence for the events which was currently being considered. Sligo County Council supports and encourages all tourism in the County and depending on how both the Westlife and Leonard Cohan concerts goes, there is no reason why Sligo could not host further such events.
Ms. P.R. Gallagher, A/Director of Services indicated that meetings were taking place between the Promotors/Gardai/HSE and the County Council to iron out any issues in regards to the Licensing Application.
35. REQUEST COPIES OF CIRCULAR LETTERS:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley
AND AGREED
“That all circular letters issued to the Council by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government be circulated by email to Councillors”
36. REQUEST COUNCIL EMPLOYEE FIGURES:
Proposes by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by; Councillor M. Gormley
AND AGREED
“That the Council be provided with a report indicating the number of Council employees at the end of January 2010, end of January 2009, end of January 2008, end of January 2007 in both Full Time Equivalents (FTE) and actual number of employees.”
It was agreed that this report would be circulated to all Members.
37. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO DEDUCT PENION LEVY FOR MEDICAL CARD ASSESSMENT:
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“That this Council calls on the Minister for Health, Mary Harney to have the income guidelines for a medical card increased and that the pension levy be deductible from gross income for assessment purposes”
38. HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
“What provisions have this Council made for the monitoring and collection off hazardous waste within the County”
In response, Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:
Sligo County Council is in the process of sourcing a hazardous waste collector and intends to operate the service from Tubbercurry Civic Amenity Centre.
39. BIKE AND QUAD BIKE RACING ON LOWER ROSSES POINT SAND DUNES:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons
“To ensure that the necessary steps are taken to prevent bike and quad bike racing on sand dunes at Lower Rosses”
In response, Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:
Sligo County Council has no Bye-laws governing the sand dunes at Lower Rosses and therefore cannot enforce restrictions to prevent bike and quad racing in this area. This is a matter for the National Parks & Wildflife Service who are aware of this ongoing problem.
Signage was provided by the National Parks & Wildlife Service and erected by Sligo County Council. Sligo County Council also erected signs stating that no vehicles should enter the sand dune area. All of these signs were subsequently removed by vandals.
It was then,
Proposed by Councillor M. Lyons
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council write to the Department of Wildlife & Parks requesting that they increase the policing of sand dunes at Lower Rosses Point to prevent the use of quad & bike racing on the sand dunes”
40. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO REMOVE CARBON TAX ON AGRI DIESEL:
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“That this Council calls on the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan to immediately remove the carbon tax on agricultural diesel”
41. VOTES OF SYMPATHY:
Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Neil Henry on the death of his Mother, Bridie”
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray
AND AGREED
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Margaret Curley on the death of her Nephew, Raymond Carty”
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Sean Lyons on the death of his Daughter, Nuala Kelly”
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to PJ Foley on the death of his Father, Pat”
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Tom Joe & Kathleen Carty on the death of their Son, Raymond”
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Eddie Golden on the death of his brother Padraig”
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Eileen Durcan on the death of her sister, Mary Broderick”
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett
AND AGREED
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Josephine Barber on the death of her Mother, Patricia Judith Phibbs”
Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons
AND AGREED
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Mrs Martyn & Family, Tonaphubble on the death of her Husband, John”
42. VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS
Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy
AND AGREED
“that a vote of congratulations be extended to Joseph Cullen on winning a gold medal for swimming at the Special Olympics held in Limerick last week and all the local participants”
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray
AND AGREED
“that a vote of congratulations be extended to All Athletes of Gallagher House, Tubbercurry on their success on winning Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals at the Special Olympics held in Limerick last weekend”
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray
AND AGREED
“that a vote of congratulations be extended to Charlie Harrison, Captain and the Sligo team and wish them all the best in the Connacht Semi-Final against Galway”
Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor P. McGrath
AND AGREED
“that a vote of congratulations be extended to Mrs Bridget Murray, Cooga, Easkey, Co. Sligo on the occasion of her 100th Birthday”
43. CONFERENCES:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons
AND AGREED
“That the list of Conferences circulated for May at this meeting was unanimously approved”
44. CORRESPONDENCE:
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“to note correspondence circulated with the Agenda”
45. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:
There were no matters arising.
46. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
None
END OF MEETING:
The meeting ended at 1.20pm.
Meeting Date 14/06/2010