Minutes 2010

Minutes of of September Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 6th September 2010 in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo at 11am


MEMBERS PRESENT:

  • Councillor Baker,
  • Councillor Barrett,
  • Councillor Barry,
  • Councillor Bree,
  • Councillor Cawley,
  • Councillor Clarke,
  • Councillor Collery,
  • Councillor Devins,
  • Councillor Fleming,
  • Councillor Gormley,
  • Councillor Henry,
  • Councillor Keaney,
  • Councillor Leonard,
  • Councillor Lundy,
  • Councillor Lyons,
  • Councillor MacManus,
  • Councillor McGrath,
  • Councillor McLoughlin,
  • Councillor Mullaney,
  • Councillor Mulvey,
  • Councillor Murray,
  • Councillor O’Grady Councillor
  • Queenan

IN ATTENDANCE:

  • Mr H. Kearns, County Manager
  • Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services
  • Ms P. R. Gallagher, Acting Director of Services
  • Ms D. Finnerty, Acting Director of Services
  • Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance
  • Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer
  • Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
  • Ms M. Davidescu, Acting Senior Executive Planner
  • Ms M. O’Hara, Executive Planner
  • Mr C. Calleary, Veterinary Inspector
  • Ms D. McDonagh, Senior Staff Officer
  • Ms F. Loughlin, Staff Officer
  • Mr F. Mac Nabb, Meetings Administrator

CATHAOIRLEACH:

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor J. Leonard presided.

1. MINUTES OF THE JULY ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 5TH JULY, 2010:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the July Ordinary Meeting held on the 5th July, 2010”

2. MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON 28TH JUNE, 2010:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on the 28th June, 2010.

3. MINUTES OF THE SPC4 MEETING HELD ON 1ST JUNE, 2010:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the SPC 4 (Housing Policy Social and Cultural Development) held on the 1st June, 2010.

4. SECTION 183 DISPOSAL OF COUNCIL PROPERTY AT BEARLOUGH, RATHMULLEN:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 the disposal of a dwelling at Carrowcashel, Geevagh, Co. Sligo to Keith McCabe”

Mr H. Kearns, County Manager indicated that the Council had loans on these lands which, at the moment were no cost to the Council.  He stated, however, that if the loans were not transferred to the Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd, the Council would be liable for interest on the loans from next year and that Members now had to decide whether to leave the financial burden with the Council in terms of meeting re-payments on these loans or to transfer the lands to the Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd.  These lands would be available for public purposes in future.
Following further discussion, it was

5. SECTION 183 DISPOSAL OF COUNCIL PROPERTY AT LISNALURG, COOLANEY, TUBBERCURRY AND BALLINTOGHER, CO SLIGO:

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor T. McLoughlin

AND AGREED

“That item No. 5, the dispoal of lands of 1.153 hectares at Ballintogher and 0.233 hectares at Tubbbercurry be deferred for one month”

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor T. McLoughlin

AND AGREED

“To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, the disposal of 13 hectares of land at Lisnalurg, 0.607 hectares at Coolaney to Housing and Sustainable Communities Ltd (see terms of sale * in disposal report)”

6. AUTHORISE OVER EXPENDITURE IN RELATION TO PAYMENTS UNDER CORONER’S ACT, 1962:

In response to Members, Mr H. Kearns, County Manager stated that payments to the Coroner was a historical issue with Local Government over the past 100 years and there was no option but to fund this.

It was then,

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor T. McLoughlin

AND AGREED

“To authorise overexpenditure of €60,000 in relation to payments under the Coroner’s Act 1962 in respect of the financial year 2010 in accordance with section 104(7) of the Local Government Act, 2001”

7. APPROVE GRANT RECIPIENTS AND PRIZE WINNERS IN LOCAL TIDY TOWNS COMPETITION:

Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor P. McGrath

AND AGREED

“To approve the grant recipients and prize winners of the 2010 Sligo County Council Local Tidy Towns Competition.

It was agreed that items 8, 9, 14 and 33 would be taken together.

8. COMMENCE PROCESS OF TAKING IN CHARGE DEVELOPMENT OF 8 NO. HOUSES AT GREEN ROAD, COOLANEY, CO SLIGO:

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the development of 8 houses at the Green Road, Coolaney, Co. Sligo by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate”

9. COMMENCE PROCESS OF TAKING IN CHARGE ‘SILVERDALES’ ESTATE, BALLLINACARROW, CO SLIGO:

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Silverdales”, Ballinacarrow, Co. Sligo by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate”

14. COMMENCE PROCESS OF TAKING IN CHARGE ‘ARD AISHLIN’ ESTATE, TUBBERCURRY, CO. SLIGO:

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Ard Aishling”, in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate”

33. COMMENCE PROCESS OF TAKING IN CHARGE ‘ARROW COURT’, BALLINAFAD, CO. SLIGO:

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Arrow Court”, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate”

Councillor J. Devins asked the meeting to consider the taking in charge of estate known as “The Blennicks”, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo.  This was agreed.

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Blennicks”, Rosses Point, Co. Sligo by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act, 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate”

10. ENNISCRONE LOCAL AREA PLAN:

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

AND AGREED

“Having considered the proposed amendment of the Enniscrone Local Area Plan 2004-2010 and the Manager’s Report dated the 20th August, 2010, we hereby agree to adopt the Amendment to extend the period of the Plan from 6th September, 2010 to 5th September, 2013.  It is hereby resolved in accordance with the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) that the Enniscrone Local Area Plan be extended for a period of three years from 6th September, 2010 to 5th September, 2013”

11. PRESENTATION TO MEMBERS BY WESTERN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:

The meeting agreed to a request by the Western Development Commission to make a presentation to Members at the October Meeting of the Council at12.30pm.

12. TO REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO REVERSE DECISION ON CENTRALISATION OF MEDICAL CARDS:

This item was withdrawn with the agreement of the meeting.

13. PARKING AT ST. JOHN’S NATIONAL SCHOOL, BALLISODARE:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

“I call on Sligo County Council to work in conjunction with the Board of Management and Staff of St Johns National School Ballisodare regarding the issue of parking at the school entrance, and to work with the residents of Stella Maris, and Abbey drive, Ballisodare to help with traffic calming in this area”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

A meeting is being arranged between the school representatives and the Area Engineer to explore solutions to the problems here.  Some works have already been carried out in the past to regularise parking at the rear of the school.  No funding is available to carry out any major traffic calming work here due to the current economic climate however.

15. SEEK FUNDING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT REGARDING NORTH SLIGO WATER SUPPLY:

Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

“That funding be sought from the Department of Environment to carry out surveys to find an additional reliable source of water for the North Sligo Area as a matter of urgency”

In response, Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer stated the following:

Sligo County Council has engaged the services of a Consultant Hydro geologist to identify alternative sources of raw water for the North Sligo Water Supply Scheme. This work will be advanced by the Council in the coming weeks. We have also been in consultation with the Department on this matter and we will be requesting funding under the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 in order to progress the upgrading of this scheme.

16. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FUNDING FOR HOUSING AID FOR OLDER PEOPLE:

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

AND AGREED

“Recognising the fact that the funding provided to this Council by the Department of the Environment for the Housing Aid for Older People Scheme was inadequate and was fully expanded at the end of July, and further recognising the fact that the Government does not have any difficulty in allocating massive sums of taxpayers money to bail out bankers and bondholders, this Council now calls on Minister Finneran and the Government to provide adequate funding to this Council to allow it deliver Housing Aid for Older People to those who have applied and are eligible for assistance.”

17. ENFORCE BEACH BYE-LAWS REGARDING CONTROL OF DOGS ON STRANDHILL BEACH:

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor T. McLoughlin

“To ask the County Manager what efforts Sligo County Council are undertaking to enforce the Beach Bye-Laws introduced in 2007 in relation to the control of dogs on Strandhill beach”

In response, Mr C. Calleary Veterinary Inspector stated the following:

Currently the following conditions are in place for dogs on Strandhill beach

A person in charge of a dog on the Beach shall keep such dog on a leash of fixed length of less than 2 metres and otherwise under adequate control from 10am each day, throughout the year.  Before 10am dogs must be kept under effective control.

Signs are in place to notify the public of the requirements. The provisions are enforced by Beach Wardens during the bathing Season and a small number of fines were issued in 2008/2009 for breaches of the bye-laws and for dog fouling. Outside of the bathing season the bye laws are enforced by the Dog Warden as part of his overall duties.  It is proposed to review the Beach Bye Laws over the coming months and any proposals that are put forward regarding dogs on all beaches will be looked at as part of this review.


18. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO PROGRESS UPGRADE OF NATIONAL ROUTES IN THE COUNTY:

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“In light of the recent publication of the Governments Public Capital Investment Programme 2010-2016 I propose that Sligo County Council would ask the Department of Transport to outline to this Council what plans are contained in this investment programme to upgrade the following National roads in County Sligo during the programme’s lifetime:

  • N4   Castlebaldwin to Cloonamahon
  • N16 Sligo to Blacklion
  • N17  Tubberbride to Bellaghy

To progress this matter, I further propose that Sligo County Council seeks an urgent meeting with Representatives of both the Department of Transport and the National Roads Authority to discuss the upgrading of these roads”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

A letter will be written to the Department of Transport as requested asking them to outline their investment program to us in detail for the three routes in question.
A letter received from the NRA on 4th August concerning the Councils request for a meeting to discuss national roads has been responded to on August 24th giving details of the current status of the major schemes currently funded by the NRA and setting out the critical milestones that each scheme will reach in the next 12 months. We have advised the NRA that the Deputation will wish to impress on the NRA and the Minister the imperative nature of each scheme proceeding to the next stage in 2011.

Having now advised the NRA of the purpose of such a meeting we will be making arrangements to set a date for the meeting. Further we will also put them on notice that the N16 Sligo to Blacklion road, while currently not a scheme funded, will also be raised in the meeting.

19. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE PLAN ON ILLEGAL MONEY-LENDERS:

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor V. Cawley

AND AGREED

"That Sligo County Council, considering illegal money lending reprehensible, calls on the Government to take immediate steps to develop a state wide action plan to comprehensively deal with this issue. Such an action plan must include the introduction of legislation to facilitate increased convictions of illegal money-lenders and improved protection for those individuals who testify against these parasites"

20. REQUEST TD’S, AND GOVERNMENT TO MAKE A STATEMENT REGARDING DOWNGRADING OF SLIGO GENERAL HOSPITAL:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“To call on Sligo County Council to request, Dr Jimmy Devins TD, Brian Lenihan Minister for Finance, and Mary Harney Minister for Health to make public detailed statements on the continuous downgrading, ward closures and Nurses posts been lost at Sligo General Hospital and the promised new €50 million hospital.”

It was further,

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That Mr Pat Dolan, LHO, H.S.E. meet at the earliest possible time with the Chairman and Members of Sligo County Council”

21. PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT ROCKFIELD NATIONAL SCHOOL, COOLANEY:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

“To call on Sligo County Council to provide a pedestrian crossing at Rockfield National School, Coolaney.”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

This location will be examined to explore the feasibility of providing a pedestrian crossing here viz sight distance requirements etc.  However, funding is unlikely to be available in 2011 due to the current financial situation.

22. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE SPECIAL FUND FOR ROADS IN SOUTH SLIGO:

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

AND AGREED

“I will ask that a special fund be sought from the Department to improve and maintain the Regional Roads in the County, especially the 4 Regional Roads in South Sligo.”

The meeting agreed to amend the motion to read, ‘especially the 5 Regional Roads in South Sligo’

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

Regional Roads are funded at present under the headings of Discretionary Maintenance, Restoration Improvement, Restoration Maintenance and Specific Improvement Schemes.

In the current economic climate the most appropriate special funding to seek would be for further pavement strengthening on all of our Regional Routes so as to prevent further permanent deformation of the pavement layers.

23. REQUEST COILLTE TO PROVIDE CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS UPKEEP OF ROADS THEY USE:

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

AND AGREED

“To request that this Council contact Coillte Teo for a contribution towards the upkeep of local public roads that they use for forestry harvesting”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

Contributions from Coillte Teo are requested from time to time when some of our roads get damaged by forestry extraction work.  The personnel in Coillte Teo have co-operated with us in many cases by providing material to strengthen the road in question, to facilitate extraction of timber.  To my knowledge, however, they have not been in apposition to make a financial contribution as such due to the current economic situation.

24. PROVIDE REPORT ON MEMBER/OFFICIAL REPRESENTATION ON EXTERNAL BODIES:

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

AND AGREED

“That the Council be provided with a list of external bodies on which the Council is represented either by members or officials or both and in each case the names of the representatives”

In response, Mr H. Kearns, County Manager indicated that a report would be circulated to Members in due course.

25. PROVIDE REPORT ON CONTRACTORS EMPLOYED BY COUNCIL IN 2008/2009:

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

AND AGREED

“That the Council be provided with a breakdown for the years 2008 and 2009 of the contractors employed by the Council during that period, the works for which they were contracted and the amounts paid to those contractors”

It was agreed to amend the motion by adding the following ‘or works in lieu’.

In response, Mr H. Kearns, County Manager indicated that a report would be circulated to Members in due course.

It was agreed that item 26 and 29 be taken together.

26. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO EXAMINE OPENING HOURS AT TUBBERCURRY GARDA STATION:

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council calls on the Minister for Justice and the Chief Superintendent of the Garda Siochana to re-examine the case to have the Garda Station in Tubbercurry open on a 24-hr basis due to the redrawing of the boundaries and to give an update on meeting that took place with the OPW some time back regarding improving facilities for members of the force”

29. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO EXAMINE OPENING HOURS AT TUBBERCURRY GARDA STATION:

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

AND AGREED

“Maintaining law and order in the Tubbercurry area requires additional Gardai appointed to the local station on a full time basis. I am proposing that the Minister for Justice and the Chief Superintendent appoint additional Gardai as a matter of urgency”

It was agreed that item 27 and 34 be taken together.

27. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO AMEND TAXING ON COMMERCIAL VEHICLES:

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council calls on the Minister for the Environment and this Government to amend the taxing law relating to commercial vehicles to enable owners use them for personal reasons”

34. REQUEST THE GOVERNMENT TO AMEND TAXING ON COMMERCIAL VEHICLES:

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

AND AGREED

“To ask the Minister for the Environment, Mr John Gormley to withdraw the recent circular letter relating to the taxing of Commercial Vehicles”

28. PROPOSE INCENTIVE SCHEME FOR LOCAL AUTHORITY TENANTS:

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

“To propose that Sligo County Council consider

  1. The introduction of an incentive scheme to reward Tenants who maintain their houses to an agreed standard  
  2. Clarify the Local Authorities role in determining  the eligibility of applicants for Rental Allowance Scheme and the resulting legal responsibilities of tenant and landlord to the community at large”

In response, Ms. D. Finnerty, Acting Director of Services stated the following:

  1. Upon allocation of a house, tenants of Sligo County Council sign a tenancy agreement in which they agree to maintain the internal and external of the house in a good state of repair.  As such the Council would expect that the tenant would maintain their houses well.  This is the case for most of the 1030 houses owned by Sligo County Council.  However, there are cases where the tenant does not comply with this.   To introduce such a scheme has the potential to be costly with the added difficulty of agreeing standards and monitoring same.  This matter could be brought to the Housing SPC who could review the policy implications of introducing such a scheme and how such a scheme could operate.
  2. New guidelines received in July 2009 (Circular N09/09) make it compulsory for new applicants for Rent Supplement to have a housing need assessment carried out by the local authority.  Following assessment, where a household is determined as being in need of, and eligible for social housing support, the housing authority in the first instance looks to accommodate the household through the range of available social housing options in accordance with the terms of the authority’s Scheme of Letting Priorities.  Where this is not possible it is open to the household to apply to the Community Welfare Service for rent supplement.  The Community Welfare Service assesses that application.  Only when the person has been assessed as being eligible for and in need of social housing support, does the person become eligible for consideration for Rent Supplement.  If the household receives Rent supplement the local authority has no role in finding or managing the private rental arrangement.  Please note that once a person is deemed eligible for housing the long term housing need of those households remains the responsibility of the housing authority who continue to use all options available to address these needs unless the household is deferred from the housing list for anti-social behaviour.

30. REQUEST CLÚID HOUSING ASSOCIATION TO APPLY FOR INSULATION GRANTS IN NEPHIN DRIVE, ENNISCRONE:

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

AND AGREED

“To call on Clúid Housing Association to apply for Insulation Grants from SEAI for Nephin Drive Enniscrone and to look at alternative heat sources to reduce cost on Tenants”

31. IMPROVE ROAD AT DAVID FINN’S HOUSE DOOBEG, COUNTY ROAD NO. 470:

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

“Due to the number of accidents that have occurred on bend at David Finns house Doobeg, County Road No 470, that immediate steps are taken to improve the road surface”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

There are no funds available to improve the road surface here.  Some signage was erected after previous representations by Councillor Gormley.  It is proposed to re-examine this location with a view to erecting some further appropriate signage if deemed necessary.

32. IMPROVE VISIBILITY ON SECTION OF N59 FROM BELTRA HALL TO JUNCTION WITH LOCAL ROAD 27:

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

“That this Council take appropriate measures to make safe the section of the N59 between Beltra Hall and the junction of Local Road 27, due to inadequate visibility.”

In response, Mr. S. O’Toole,  Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:

The Road Design Department will examine this location to see what can be done to improve the sight distance here and possibly improve signage.

35. VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

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

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to John Murphy on the death of his aunt, Peggy Leo”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Tommy Joe and Christina Murphy on the death of Peggy Leo.”

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

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Geraldine McGettigan and family on the death of her father, Mattie Verdon.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Geraldine Fallon on the death of her sister, Rosemary Mumford.”

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

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Ann Harrison on the death of her father, John Scanlon.”

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

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Gerry Ryan on the death of his mother, Maura.”
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Bridget Kelly on the death of her husband, Jack.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Kathleen Connor on the death of her husband, William.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Padraig Golden on the death of his wife, Christina.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Marie O’Connell on the death of her husband, Jim.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Carmel Morrison on the death of her partner, John Ruthledge.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Annette McCormack on the death of her mother, Annette Orr.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Liam Flynn on the death of his nephew, Mark Nolan.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Willie Kelly on the death of his mother, Kitty.”
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Gerry Kelly on the death of his mother, Kitty.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Ann Gordon on the death of her husband, Padraic.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Colm Flannelly on the death of his mother, Mary Alice.”

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

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Anne Flannelly and Family on the death of her mother, Mary Alice.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Marilyn Fletcher and Family on the death of her father, George Ferguson.”

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Marie O’Connell on the death of her husband, Jim.”

Proposed by Councillor T. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Ann and Mary Feeney on the death of their mother, Evelyn.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Seamus and Mary McGoldrick on the death of their daughter, Karen.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Tighe on the death of her mother, Kathleen.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Henry on the death of her father, Pauric Duggan.”

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

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Tighe on the death of her mother, Kathleen.”

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

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Frank Dwyer on the death of his brother, Ben.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Gerry O’Connor on the death of his brother, Eugene.”

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

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Rita Kennedy on the death of her father, Ned Flanagan.”
 
“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Angela O’Neill on the death of her husband, Frank.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to James Carr on the death of his wife, Phil.”

“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 Mary Brennan on the death of her mother, Kathleen Fleming.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Nuala Brennan on the death of her sister, Brigid.”

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael Willis on the death of his sister, Molly Talty.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Maura Bruen on the death of her husband, John.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Gerry McManus on the death of his mother, Elizabeth.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Joe Grady on the death of his brother, Gerry.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to John Kilcullen on the death of his mother, Mary.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to John P. Touhy on the death of his brother, Thomas.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Kelly on the death of her husband, John James.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Seamus and Mary McGoldrick on the death of their daughter, Karen.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Marie O’Connell on the death of her husband, Jim.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to James Orr on the death of his mother, Annette.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Patsy Verdon on the death of his father, Mattie.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Gerry Cullen on the death of his father, James.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael Dwyer on the death of his sister, Nora.”

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

AND AGREED

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to Phil Flaherty and Family on the death of her husband, Frank.”

“that a vote of sympathy be extended to David Golden, Area Office Tubbercurry on the death of his mother, Mai.”

36. VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“that a vote of congratulations be extended to Ignatius Henry on his retirement as Principal of Rockfield National School, Coolaney after 32 years of service.”

“that a vote of congratulations be extended to Syl Mulligan on his retirement from Sligo County Council after almost 20 years service”

Proposed by Councillor  M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey

AND AGREED

“that a vote of congratulations be extended to Gerry Smyth on his retirement from the Outdoor Staff of Sligo County Council”

Proposed by Councillor  H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

AND AGREED

“that a vote of congratulations be extended to Niall Harrison on his appointment as Manager of the U15 International Soccer Team”

Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard

AND AGREED

“that a vote of congratulations be extended to Sligo Junior Football Team on winning the All-Ireland Junior title”

37. CONFERENCES:

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

AND AGREED

“That the list of Conferences circulated for September at this meeting was unanimously approved”

38. CORRESPONDENCE:

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

AND AGREED

“to note correspondence circulated with the Agenda”

39. MATTERS ARISING:

There were no matters arising.

40. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

None

END OF MEETING

The meeting ended at 2.15 pm.

 


Meeting Date 06/09/2010