Minutes 2011
Minutes of June Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 13th June, 2011 in County Hall, Riverside, Sligo at 11am
MEMBERS PRESENT:
- Councillor Baker,
- Councillor Barrett,
- Councillor Barry,
- Councillor Bree,
- Councillor D. Cawley,
- Councillor V. Cawley
- Councillor Clarke,
- Councillor Collery,
- Councillor Devins,
- Councillor Fleming,
- Councillor Gormley,
- Councillor Healy McGowan,
- Councillor Keaney,
- Councillor Leonard,
- 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. M. Leydon, Head of Finance
- Ms. P.R. Gallagher, Acting Director of Services
- Mr. J. Moran, Acting Director of Services
- Ms. M. Davidescu, Acting Senior Executive Planner
- Mr S. Ward, Acting Senior Executive Planner
- Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
- 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
- Ms. R. McGrath, Assistant Arts Officer
- Ms. Sarah Leavy, Arts Information and Grants Co-Ordinator
- Mr F. MacNabb, Administrative Officer
- Ms. M. McGovern, Clerical Officer
CATHAOIRLEACH:
- The Cathaoirleach, Councillor J. Leonard presided.
Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett
AND AGREED
“That the meeting be adjourned for tem minutes as a mark of respect for the late Tony McConnell, former Finance Officer who died recently.”
The Manager, on behalf of the staff, offered his sympathy to the family of Tony McConnell.
1. MINUTES OF THE MAY ADJOURNED ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON THE 16TH MAY, 2011:
Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the May Adjourned Ordinary Meeting held on the 16th May, 2011.”
2. MINUTES OF THE MAY ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON THE 9TH MAY, 2011:
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor V. Cawley
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the May Ordinary Meeting held on the 9th May, 2011.”
3. MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/DRUMCLIFFE ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON THE 14TH FEBRUARY, 2011:
Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor J. Devins
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Drumcliffe Electoral Area Meeting held on the 14th February, 2011.”
4. MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/DRUMCLIFFE ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON THE 22ND FEBRUARY, 2011:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Drumcliffe Electoral Area Meeting held on the 22nd February, 2011.
5. MINUTES OF THE SLIGO/DRUMCLIFFE ELECTORAL AREA MEETING HELD ON THE 16TH MARCH, 2011:
Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“To confirm the minutes of the Sligo/Drumcliffe Electoral Area Meeting held on the 16th March, 2011.”
6. ADOPT THE 2011 REVISED RESTORATION GRANT:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“To adopt the 2011 Revised Restoration Improvement Grant including the additional funding of €1,818,605 received from the Department of Transport.”
7. PART 8 – CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE WATER TREATMENT AT DRUMCLIFF GLEBE, CO. SLIGO:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry
AND AGREED
“To approve in accordance with Part 8 (Article 81) of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended by the Planning & Development Regulations, 2006), the construction of a Waste Water Treatment Plant in the townland of Drumcliff Glebe, Drumcliff, Co. Sligo.”
8. ARTS GRANTS AND BURSARY SCHEME 2011:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To approve funding allocations under Sligo County Council Arts Grants and Bursary Scheme 2011.”
9. DRAFT HOUSING ALLOCATION SCHEME:
Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“To approve the Draft Housing Allocation Scheme in accordance with Section 22 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2009.”
Councillor D. Bree asked to be recorded as abstaining from this motion.
9 (A). VARIATION TO SLIGO AND ENVIRONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2010 – 2016:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
“To note contents of proposed Core Strategy Variation of the Sligo and Environs Development Plan 2010 – 2016 and to approve the commencement of the public consultation in respect of the proposed variation.”
In response to members’ queries Ms P.R. Gallagher stated that planning applications received to date will be dealt with under the current planning guidelines.
Following further discussion and as agreement could not be reached, the Cathaoirleach called for a vote.
FOR: Barrett, Collery, Fleming, Keaney, Leonard, Lyons, McGarry, McGrath, McLoughlin, Mullaney, Mulvey, Murray.
AGAINST: Barry, V. Cawley, Clarke, Devins, Lundy, MacManus, O’Grady, Queenan.
ABSTAIN: Bree, Gormley.
As the result was 12 For, 8 Against and 2 Abstentions, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.
10. FILLING OF CASUAL VACANCY ARISING FROM ELECTION OF IMELDA HENRY TO SEANAD EIREANN:
Proposed by Councillor A. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady
AND AGREED
“That David Cawley be co-opted to fill the casual vacancy which has arisen on the County Council following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 2001.”
11. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE ACCC:
Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor Joe Leonard to the Association of County & City Councils (Accc) following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann.”
12. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE BRA:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor Matt Lyons to the Border Regional Authority (BRA) following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann.”
13. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE BORDER, MIDLAND & WESTERN REGIONAL ASSEMBLY:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor Hubert Keaney to the Border, Midland & Western Regional Assembly following the resignation of Senator Imelda Henry.”
14. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE COUNTY SLIGO LEADER PARTNERSHIP COMPANY LTD:
Proposed by Councillor M. Lyons
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor Hubert Keaney to the County Sligo Leader Partnership Company Ltd. following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann.”
15. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE STRANDHILL COMMUNITY MARITIME COMPANY LTD:
Proposed by Councillor A. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor David Cawley to the Strandhill Community Maritime Company Ltd. following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann.”
16. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE BOARDOF NORTH WEST AIRPORT COMPANY LTD:
Proposed by Councillor A. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor P. McGrath
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor David Cawley to the Board of North West Airport Company Ltd. following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann.”
17. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE REGIONAL HEALTH FORUM WEST:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor P. McGrath
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor Aoiffe McLoughlin to the Regional Health Forum West following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann.”
18. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE STANDING ORDERS COMMITTEE:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor A. McLoughlin
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor David Cawley to the Standing Orders Committee following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann.”
19. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE SLIGO COUNTY JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE:
Proposed by Councillor M. Lyons
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor Aoiffe McLoughlin to the Sligo County Joint Policing Committee following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann.”
20. APPOINT ONE (1) MEMBER TO THE SLIGO VOLUNTEER BUREAU LTD:
Proposed by Councillor A. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons
AND AGREED
“To appoint Councillor David Cawley to the Sligo Volunteer Bureau Ltd. following the election of Mrs Imelda Henry to Seanad Éireann.”
21. APPROVE NOMINEE TO SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL’S AUDIT COMMITTEE:
Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“To approve Mr. Michael Farrell, the County Manager’s nominee to Sligo County Council’s Audit Committee.”
22. NOMINATION OF CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus
AND AGREED
“That in the event of a member or members of the Council submitting notices of motion proposing that the Council nominate a particular person as a candidate for the office of president, that a special meeting of the Council will be convened if necessary, to consider the proposal and to allow such nomination to be submitted to the Presidential Returning Officer.”
Following a discussion by the members it was:
Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry
“That Sligo County Council would hold a special meeting in July to allow all aspirant presidential candidates, who wish to do so, to address the members of this Council.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
“To propose that a special meeting, if necessary be held in September relating to nomination of candidate for Presidential election.”
Following further discussion and as agreement could not be reached, the Cathaoirleach called for a vote on Councillor S. MacManus’s motion.
FOR: Barry, Bree, Clarke, Devins, Gormley, Leonard, Lundy, Lyons, MacManus, McGarry, O’Grady, Queenan.
AGAINST: Barrett, D. Cawley, Fleming, Keaney, McGrath, McLoughlin, Mullaney, Mulvey, Murray.
ABSTAIN: V. Cawley
As the result was 12 For, 9 Against and 1 Abstention, the Cathaoirleach declared Councillor MacManus’s motion carried.
23. SOURCE OF WATER FOR NORTH SLIGO AREA:
Proposed by Councillor V. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard
“That this Council receives an up to date report on the motion passed by this Council in September 2010: ‘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.’
When the response was given as follows by 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.”
In response Mr D. Harrison, Acting Senior Engineer
stated the following:
Following the completion of the hydro geological report on the source catchment in north Sligo the Council procured the services of a well drilling contractor and we have successfully completed the drilling of two trial boreholes and a follow up pump test. Extensive analysis of raw water quality and treatment requirements is ongoing at present and pending a satisfactory outcome to this process it is anticipated that the procurement and installation of a production well will be advanced in the coming weeks.
The Council has also made a submission to the Department for inclusion of the upgrade of the North Sligo water supply scheme onto the Water Services Investment Programme 2010 – 2012 during the annual review process. The outcome of this review is expected to be published later this month.
24. FUNDING FOR REPLACEMENT PIPES AT GURTEEN/MONASTERADEN:
Proposed by Councillor G. Murray
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley
AND AGREED
“To thank the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and officials of Sligo County Council for the allocation of funding for the replacement of pipes at Gurteen/Monasteraden on the South Sligo Scheme.”
25. TAKING IN CHARGE OCEAN LINKS, STRANDHILL:
"That Sligo County Council begins the process of taking in charge Ocean Links, Strandhill, Co. Sligo."
It was agreed by the members to defer this motion.
At this point it was:
Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the development known as ‘Grattan Court’, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate.”
Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the development known as ‘Ashbrook Estate’, Collooney, Co. Sligo, by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Acts 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate.”
It was agreed to take Items 26 and 32 together.
26. CLASS 3 ROADS:
Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor M. Barrett
AND AGREED
“That this Council call on the Minister for Environment, Minister Hogan, to allocate funding towards Class 3 Roads in County Sligo as a matter of urgency.”
32. FUNDING FOR REGIONAL, COUNTY AND CLASS 3 ROADS:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor G. Murray
AND AGREED
“To welcome the additional funding allocated for regional and county roads recently and propose that a request for additional funding to maintain Class III roads be submitted to the department in due course.”
Following further discussion it was:
Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That this Council review all Class 3 roads to calculate the extent of the problems and provide a report to the Council.”
27. PUBLIC TOILETS IN SLIGO TOWN AND COUNTY:
Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons
“To ask the County Manager to provide a report on Public Toilets for Sligo Town and County.”
In response Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:
There are no stand alone public toilets in Sligo Town and the only ones that exist in the County area are located in the following places:-
- Enniscrone
- Rosses Point
- Mullaghmore
- Inisfree
There was also one at Easkey Castle but this was vandalised on a number of occasions and is now closed up. The overall budget adopted for stand alone Public Toilets this year is €33,000, and these public toilets are open for the summer months only.
28. HAULAGE INDUSTRY:
Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“In light of the difficult times for the haulage industry I am calling on the Minister for Transport to introduce a Tax Compliance cert for hauliers who have their tax in order. The benefit of this should be a fuel rebate off their tax.”
29. IMPROVEMENT WORKS ON N17 AT NORTH CONNAUGHT COLLEGE, TUBBERCURRY:
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
“That improvement works be carried out at junction on N17 at the turn off at North Connaught College, Tubbercurry to improve visibility for motorists using this junction to enter and exit it.”
In response Mr S. O’Toole, Senior Executive Engineer stated the following:
No funding exists for this work at present which would include Land Acquisition, pavement construction, construction of new wall etc.
However, the Area Engineer will be asked to prepare a report and estimate for the work involved, for consideration.
30. IMPLEMENTATION OF WESTERN RIVER BASIN PLAN:
Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley
“To call on Sligo County Council, to defer implementation of the Western River Basin Plan until such time as there is parallel grant aid funds put in place.”
In response Mr F. O’Driscoll, Acting Senior Engineer
stated the following:
The Council are legally obliged to implement the Western River Basin Plan and under the current economic circumstances the Council are doing the best they can with the available resources.
31. PARKING AND SET DOWN AREA AT HOLY FAMILY PRIMARY SCHOOL, TUBBERCURRY:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley
AND AGREED
“To propose that this Council support submissions made to the Minister for Education by parents of children attending the Holy Family Primary School, Tubbercurry and the board of management requesting him to initiate consultations with the HSE West with a view to acquiring lands necessary to provide parking and set down area for cars adjacent to the school on R294 in the interest of health and safety.”
36. REQUEST IDA TO ADDRESS COUNCIL:
Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council, conscious of the record of the IDA in failing to create new employment in County Sligo over the past number of years, would ask that senior members of the IDA, up to and including CEO Barry O'Leary, would address this Council on this serious situation at the earliest opportunity.”
Following a discussion the meeting agreed to invite the CEO of IDA Ireland, Barry O’Leary to address a meeting of the Council.
37. CONNOLLY PARK ESTATE, TUBBERCURRY:
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That this Council requests the Minister for Housing, Deputy Willie Penrose to make the necessary funding available to complete the final stage of the regeneration of Connolly Park Estate, Tubbercurry.”
38. HOUSING GRANT APPLICATIONS:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus
AND AGREED
“Recognising that there are in excess of 100 Housing Grant applications (Housing Adaptation Grant for Persons with a Disability Scheme; Mobility Grant Scheme and Housing Aid for Older People Grant Scheme) which the Council cannot process due to lack of funding, and further recognising that the Council was obliged to stop taking applications from eligible applicants for Housing Grants from the 1st of May, this Council now calls on the Minister and the Department of the Environment to provide adequate finances to fund the Housing Grants Schemes for the current year.”
39. BREAST CANCER SERVICES IN SLIGO GENERAL:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus
AND AGREED
“That this Council calls on the Government and in particular the Fine Gael and Labour Party Oireachtas members from this region, to honour the commitments made regarding the reopening of the Breast Cancer service in Sligo General Hospital.”
40. EMPLOYMENT PROPOSALS BY MINISTER RICHARD BRUTON:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus
“That Sligo County Council deplores the proposals of Minister Richard Bruton to:
- Reduce or abolish extra pay for working unsocial hours on Sunday;
- Allow employers to claim ‘inability to pay’;
- Reduce overtime rates for workers;
- Remove protection for young workers under 18;
- Reduce the number of Employment Regulation Orders and end coverage of working conditions such as sick pay;
- Allow employers not to keep proper records about which workers were employed at certain hours which would make it easier to evade the law;
And further this Council calls on the Government to abandon these measures and calls on the Labour Party to vote against any such measures in accordance with the principle of solidarity with the lower paid and the best traditions of Larkin and Connolly.”
Following a discussion by members and as agreement could not be reached, the Cathaoirleach called for a vote.
FOR: Bree, V. Cawley, Clarke, Gormley, MacManus, O’Grady, Queenan.
AGAINST: D. Cawley, Fleming, Keaney, Mullaney, Mulvey.
ABSTAIN: Barrett, Leonard, Lundy, McLoughlin.
As the result was 7 For, 5 Against and 4 Abstentions, the Cathaoirleach declared the motion carried.
41. JUNCTION ON ROAD 308 AT CORCORANS LARGAN:
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke
“I call on Sligo County Council to improve the junction on Road 308 at Corcorans Largan on the Coolaney/Collooney road and if this dangerous bend can be included in the estimates for 2012.”
In response, Mr. Tom Kilfeather Director of Services, stated the following:
Bends such as this could be removed, in the past, using the Discretionary Improvement Grant of the Annual Roadworks Scheme. This grant no longer exists and there are no funds for this work.
However, the Area Engineer will prepare an estimate and report for your consideration.
Councillor Barrett stated that the landowner has given permission to the Council to carry out works to improve visibility and that this be taken into consideration when preparing an estimate for works.
42. ROAD MARKINGS AT ROCKFIELD NATIONAL SCHOOL:
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke
“I call on Sligo County Council to provide road markings "SLOW DOWN -SCHOOL AHEAD" on the approach roads to Rockfield National School, Coolaney and to provide a safe Crossing strip at the entrance to the school.”
In response, Mr. Tom Kilfeather Director of Services, stated the following:
No funding exists for any form of a road crossing facility at Rockfield National School. However, the Area Engineer will examine the possibility of providing the road markings suggested, subject to finance being available.
43. EXTRA LIGHTING IN CULFADDA:
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy
“To request Sligo County Council to provide traffic calming measures and extra lighting in the village of Culfadda.”
In response, Mr. Tom Kilfeather Director of Services, stated the following:
The Area Engineer will prepare an estimate for this work, but there are no funds for the type of work involved, at present.
33. DERELICTION ORDER ON FORMER DUNMEAVE HOTEL, BALLISODARE:
It was agreed by the members to defer this motion.
34. SIGNAGE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
“To call on the Director of Services for the Environment to ensure that adequate signage will be allowed for businesses that provide employment.”
In response, Mr. Tom Kilfeather Director of Services, stated the following:
A copy of our signage policy can be downloaded from our website on http://www.sligococo.ie/services/environment/
If any commercial business wishes to erect signage, they would be advised to contact the Planning Section for a licence/planning permission. Also, the Roads Department would need to be contacted under Road Safety.
There is a signage policy in place and Mr. Kilfeather advises that this policy may be re-visited at the SPC 2 – Environmental policy group.
35. IMPROVE SIGHT LINES AT ENTANCE TO BALLINAFAD OFF N4:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
“To call on the Director of Services for Infrastructure to improve the sight lines at the main entrance to Ballinafad off the N4.”
In response, Mr. Tom Kilfeather Director of Services, stated the following:
The Area Engineer will examine this junction to see if signs here can be repositioned so as to improve sight distance in the Sligo direction.
44. VOTES OF SYMPATHY:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Seamus Durcan on the death of his wife, Tereasa.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Padraig Horkan on the death of his wife, Philomena.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Bridie Murphy on the death of her husband, Peter.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Bernard OHara on the death of his father, Bernie.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Margaret Gilmartin on the death of her sister, Pauline Ryan.”
Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to John Benson on the death of his mother, Ellen.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Isobel Hodgins on the death of her uncle, Richard Davis.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Pat Williams on the death of his mother, Mary Ellen.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Alan Taylor on the death of his uncle, Richard David.”
Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael Carty on the death of his father, Jim.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor A. McLoughlin
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Gerard Clarke on the death of his mother, Kathleen.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor A. McLoughlin
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Josephine Kelly on the death of her sister, Fiona McDonnell.”
Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Padraig Horkan on the death of his wife, Philomena.”
Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Seamus Durcan on the death of his wife, Tereasa.”
Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Michael Carty on the death of his father, Jim.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullany
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to JP Higgins on the death of his mother, Nancy.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullany
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Gretta Quinn on the death or her brother, John Lyons.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullany
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Angela Gilligan on the death of her brother, Joe Hannigan.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullany
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to John Benson on the death of his mother, Ellen.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Kathleen Collery on the death of her brother, Joe Gallagher.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Maura Fahy on the death of her mother, Mary Ellen Williams.”
45. VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Kieran O’Dowd on his election as National Vice-President of Macra na Feirme.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor A. McLoughlin
AND AGREED
“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Geraldine Kiely, North West Regional Commissioner of Irish Girl Guides on the occasion of the Centenary of the regional celebration of the Irish Girl Guides in the north west region, which was held in the Skreen/Dromard Community Centre on Saturday June 11th, 2011.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor A. McLoughlin
AND AGREED
“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Martin Burns on the wonderful success of the ‘Global Wind Day’ which Airtricity hosted on the Dunneill Wind Farm Open Day held on June 11th, 2011.”
46. CONFERENCES:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“That the list of Conferences circulated for June at this meeting was unanimously approved.”
47.CORRESPONDENCE:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“To note correspondence circulated with the Agenda.”
48. MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:
There were no matters arising.
49. ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
Councillor Queenan wanted to highlight the awarding of the Blue Flag to Enniscrone beach stating that it was a huge endorsement to the work done by the local community and the County Council.
The Cathaoirleach, Councillor Leonard wanted to take this opportunity to thank the members for their co-operation throughout the year in the running of the meetings. He also wanted to thank the staff of the Communications office and the Meetings Administrator for their assistance during his term as Cathaoirleach.
The meeting ended at 2.20pm
Meeting Date 13/06/2011