Minutes 2012
Minutes of November Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on Monday 5th November, 2012 at 11am in The Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo
MEMBERS PRESENT:
- Councillor Baker,
- 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 D. Clarke, Director of Services
- Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance
- Ms P. R. Gallagher, Acting Director of Services
- Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
- Mr T. Brennan, Senior Engineer
- Mr D. Harrison, A/Senior Engineer
- Mr P. Hughes, Senior Executive Engineer
- Mr S. O’Toole. Senior Executive Engineer
- Mr F. MacNabb, Meetings Administrator
- Ms M. McGovern, Clerical Officer
The Cathaoirleach, Councillor V. Cawley presided.
At the outset Councillor J. Lundy asked permission to propose a vote of sympathy to Joe Walsh and family on the death of Maeve Walsh.
Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley and Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Joe Walsh and his children, Alan, Brian, Dearbhla and Cariosa on the death of his wife, Maeve Walsh.”
Mrs Walsh had been actively involved with many community and voluntary groups and had worked alongside many of the members on different projects. The members all asked to be associated with the vote of sympathy to her family.
The Manager also expressed his condolences on behalf of the executive, as through her involvement with so many community projects she was also known to many who worked in the Council.
The Cathaoirleach asked the meeting to observe a minutes silence in Mrs Walsh’s memory.
1. MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 1ST OCTOBER, 2012:
Proposed by Councillor P. McGrath
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard
AND AGREED
“To confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary October Meeting held on 1st October, 2012.”
2. MINUTES OF CPG MEETING HELD ON 3RD SEPTEMBER, 2012:
Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo County Council Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on 3rd September, 2012.”
Councillor MacManus raised an issue regarding Item 3 of the CPG minutes and asked the County Manager if it could be confirmed that the Department had refused a request for 100% funding for the Sligo Town Water Conservation project.
Following a brief discussion the Cathaoirleach indicates that the members discuss this issue under Item 53 – Matters Arising from Minutes.
3. MINUTES OF SPC 1 MEETING HELD ON 10TH MAY, 2012:
Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady
AND AGREED
“To confirm Minutes of the SPC 1 Economic Development and Planning Meeting, held on 10th May, 2012.”
4. SECTION 183 – BALLYGAWLEY:
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor A. McLoughlin
AND AGREED
“To approve pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of a dwelling at Ballygawley, Co. Sligo to Ms Yvonne Carroll and Mr Anthony McKeon.”
5. SECTION 183 – BALLINA RD, TUBBERCURRY:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
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 2, Ballina Road, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo to Brendan and Ellen McMorrow, in exchange for private house at 23, Connolly Park, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo.”
To clarify, Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services states that there is no cost incurred by the Council regarding this Section 183.
6. SECTION 183 – CARBURY, GRANGE:
Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“To approve pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of lands at Grange, Barony of Carbury, Co. Sligo to St Molaise Gaels, Grange, Co. Sligo.”
7. SECTION 183 – BALLINCAR, ROSSES POINT:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard
AND AGREED
“To approve pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of land (Plot A) at Ballincar, Rosses Point Road, Sligo, in exchange for land (Plot B) at Ballincar, Rosses Point Road, Sligo.”
8. TAKING IN CHARGE ESTATES:
“To consider the position in relation to future costs relating to the Taking-in-Charge of estates.”
The Cathaoirleach indicates that there are a number of motions on the agenda related to the taking in charge issue and with the agreement of the members these motions be taken at this time also.
The meeting agreed to take Items 20, 23, 29, 30, 38 AND 42 at this time.
20. TAKE IN CHARGE CHURCH VIEW, COLLOONEY:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the estate known as ‘Church View’, Collooney, County Sligo, by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate.”
Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer stated that the estate had been completed to the satisfaction of the Council and there would be no objection to commencing the process of taking it in charge.
23. FUNDING FOR TAKING IN CHARGE HOUSING ESTATES:
Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus
AND AGREED
“To ask the County Manager to provide sufficient funding in the 2013 Budget to take all housing estates into our charge.”
Following a discussion by the members and in response to their queries the County Manager, Mr Kearns stated;
- That there are a number of elements of cost in the taking in charge process – the maintenance of roads and foot paths and the cost of public lighting.
- The Manager explained that the Council will be switching their ESB account due a new contract being agreed under the National Procurement process. This reflects a 22% increase on 2012 energy costs.
- The Council do have a legal obligation to take estates in charge but it is a decision for the members to consider the financial cost of the taking in charge process.
Following further discussion it was;
Proposed by Councillor D. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“The Manager explores 2 options on the cost of electricity services in future:
- That Sligo County Council request the Department to ‘opt out’ of the national tender as it does not deliver cost savings vis a vis our present ‘local’ tender.
- If the Department does not agree to above, that Sligo County Council’s revenue budget will be increased by the Department by the additional cost of electricity in 2013 due to Sligo County Council being obliged to participate in the ‘National Electricity Tender’ process.”
And it was also;
Proposed by Councillor J. Devins
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council write to the Minister highlighting the issue of the increased costs to this Local Authority by using the National Procurement Process for lighting costs. In addition, Sligo County Council requests the Minister to provide an ‘opt out’ clause to each local authority.”
29. TAKING IN CHARGE SEA VIEW ESTATE, CARNEY:
Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan
AND AGREED
“To ask Sligo County Council to commence the process of Taking in Charge Seaview Estate in Carney village.”
In response Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer stated that the estate has been completed to the satisfaction of the Council. There is no objection to commencing the process of taking it in charge.
30. PUBLIC LIGHTING COSTS:
Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry
“To ask the County Manager to outline how many public lights are the responsibility of Sligo County Council that are installed in the County, and what is the yearly cost to maintain them.”
In response Mr. T Kilfeather, Director of Services stated the following;
The budget for 2012 for public lighting is €350,000 which will be expended. For National routes we get about €104,500 from the NRA, which will be expended also. There are about 6,000 lights in the whole county including the Borough where there are a little less than 3,000 lights.
It costs on average about €150/light to power and maintain, but an increase in energy costs of over 20% is expected soon:
Public lighting varies from 55w up to as much as 400w for each lantern on the dual carriageway, and there are eight of these on each high mast. The cost of the erection of a new rural public light is about €1,000, plus €350 connection fee and civils to include ducting, pots etc.
Following further queries from the members Mr Kilfeather clarified the following;
- An allocation is received from the NRA for lights on national routes. This would cover 60-70% of the costs of lights in villages along national routes.
- There is a difference on the cost of lights on national roads to those in housing estates.
- The Department were informed of the increased cost to Sligo County Council but inclusion in the national procurement contract was mandatory.
It was agreed to circulate this report to the members.
38. TAKING IN CHARGE ABHAINN MÓR AND RADHARC NA GCAISLEAN, COLLOONEY:
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“That Sligo County Council take in charge and declare road public estates known as Abhainn Mór estate and Radharc na gCaislean, Collooney, Co. Sligo.
In response Mr J. Murphy, Senior executive Officer stated the following:
Both estates have been completed to the satisfaction of the Council. Notice of intention to declare public the roads serving the estates has been advertised. There is no objection to the Council taking same in charge. There is also no objection from Infrastructure as far as I am aware to the roads being declared public.
42. TAKE IN CHARGE PUBLIC LIGHTING, BROOKFIELD, CLIFFONEY:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus
“That the Council takes in charge the public lighting in the Brookfield Housing Estate, Cliffoney.”
In response Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer stated that an application to take the above estate in charge is currently being processed by the Council. A number of matters have still to be addressed to complete the development to the satisfaction of the Council, to include certification in relation to public lighting. Accordingly it is not recommended that the Public Lighting be Taken in Charge. In addition it is not the practice of the Council to take in charge the public lighting in any estate without taking the other public services in charge.
Following a discussion Councillor Bree agreed to an addendum to his motion to read as follows;
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus
AND AGREED
“That the following text be added to Motion No. 42, ‘..when it receives clarification that the public lighting complies with regulations.”
9. WINTER SERVICE PLAN:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan
AND AGREED
“To note the 2012/2013 Sligo County Council Winter Service Plan.”
In response to a query from the members Mr T. Brennan, Senior Engineer confirmed that the NRA will control the distribution of salt stocks. The NRA have no control over local roads which, will be gritted in accordance with the Winter Service Plan.
10. HOUSING INVESTMENT PROGRAMME:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“To note Social Housing Investment Programme 2012 – 2014 Additional allocation of €812,000.”
11. LOAN APPROVAL:
It came to the attention of the Cathaoirleach that due to an issue with emails, members did not receive a copy of a letter received from the Department on Friday afternoon.
The Cathaoirleach suggested that the meeting deal with the presentation by Finian Joyce while a copy of the letter is circulated to the members.
16. CROSS BORDER DRIVING PRESENTATION:
Presentation by Finian Joyce, Chief Fire Officer Leitrim County Council and Ian McQuitty, Project Manager Driving Change on a Cross Border Driving Change Project.
The Cathaoirleach thanked Mr Joyce and Mr Quitty for their presentation and complimented the work on this project by young people to raise awareness about safer driving both sides of the border.
The meeting adjourned for lunch at 1pm.
11. LOAN APPROVAL:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
“To seek approval to borrowing a sum not exceeding €7.5m by way of Loan for 20 years to replace overdraft borrowings for the Revenue account and to continue with a €4m temporary overdraft for the period up to 31st March 2013.”
The members had a discussion on this item and in response to queries the Manager, Mr Kearns stated the following;
- It was felt that no report was required as the letter from the Department is very clear.
- This loan approval would help the finances in the short-term i.e. 1-2 years.
- As the Local Government Fund (LGF) is being cut every year the target keeps moving and the Manager refers to paragraph 2 in the letter in relation to the overall funding of local authorities through the LGF.
Ms M. Leydon, head of Finance responded to queries from the members on the nature of the loan:
- The Loan is being obtained from the Housing Finance Agency (HFA).
- The current interest rate from the HFA is 2.1%, the overdraft rate is currently 2.5% plus the prime rate which is 3.4% at present.
- Repayments would work out at €200,000 per year over 40 years.
Following further discussion the meeting adjourned for 5 minutes. On resumption and following further discussion it was;
Proposed by Councillor J. Leonard
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
“That pursuant to Section 106 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and subject to the sanction of the Minister of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Sligo County Council hereby authorises the borrowing of a sum not exceeding €7.5m by way of Long Term Loan.”
As agreement could not be reached the Cathaoirleach called for a vote.
For: D. Cawley, V. Cawley, Collery, Fleming, Keaney, Leonard,
Lyons, McGarry, McLoughlin, Mullaney, Mulvey, and Murray.
Against: Baker, Barry, Bree, Clarke, Devins, Gormley, Healy McGowan, Lundy, MacManus, O’Grady and Queenan.
Abstain: None
As the result was 12 For, 11 Against and no abstentions the Cathaoirleach declared the motion passed.
12. BORDER UPLANDS PROJECT:
Proposed by Councillor H. Keaney
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney
AND AGREED
“To note the funding received from the Interreg IVA Priority 1, Theme 2 Ireland, Northern Ireland and West Scotland Border Uplands Project, (SEUPB Ref. No. 007170), and to approve the associated expenditure involved with the implementation of the ICBAN led Project.”
13. ‘PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST’:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor J. Leonard
AND AGREED
“To note and consider the ‘Putting People First’ document as recently launched by the Minister for Environment Community and Local Government.”
Following a discussion by the members it was;
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus
“Conscious of the importance and significance of local democracy and local self government; believing in the principle of subsidiarity; recognising that the purpose of local government is to promote the wellbeing and quality of life of citizens and communities, through effective, accountable and democratic representation and efficient performance and delivery of services at a local level; further recognising that the European Charter of Local Self Government, an international treaty of the Council of Europe which Ireland ratified in 2002 stresses the right of citizens to participate in the conduct of local affairs and that this right can be most directly exercised at local level; this Council expresses its disappointment and concern at the failure of central government to devolve real power to local government; in addition this Council expresses its dismay at the proposal of the government to reduce the number of representatives on many councils in the west and to abolish all borough and town councils in the state and further it calls on the government and the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to enhance the effectiveness of local self government and of democratic representation by providing for the devolution of powers and the devolution of greater decision making to local government.”
As agreement could not be reached the Cathaoirleach called for a vote.
For: Barry, Bree, D. Cawley, V. Cawley, Clarke, Devins, Fleming, Gormley, Healy McGowan, Lundy, Lyons, MacManus, Mulvey, O’Grady and Queenan.
Against: None
Abstain: Keaney and Mullaney.
As the result was 15 For, 0 Against and 2 abstentions the Cathaoirleach declared the motion passed.
14. FUNDING FOR THE GATHERING:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney
AND AGREED
“To note the announcement of the combined IPB and the Gathering Ireland Fund awards scheme to support Gathering Ireland Events and Activities at local level.”
15. BUDGET MEETING:
Before setting a date for the Annual Budget meeting Councillor Barry asked if the Audit report will be available before the Budget meeting. Ms Leydon confirms that the 2011 Audit Report will be ready for the ordinary December meeting.
The members agreed to hold the Budget meeting on Monday 17th December at 10am.
17. COLLOONEY ALLOTMENT GROUP:
With the agreement of the meeting this Item was deferred.
18. KNOCKBEG SEWERAGE SYSTEM:
With the agreement of the meeting this Item was deferred.
19. LOCATION OF AN POST LETERRBOXES:
Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke
“To ask the Planning Section have consultations taken place with An Post regarding the relocation of letter boxes throughout the county.”
In response Ms PR Gallagher, A/Director of Services stated the following;
This Council is not aware of any consultations between the planning section and An Post regarding the relocation of letter boxes throughout the county. It should be noted that An Post are classified as a statutory undertaker within the planning regulations and, as such, much of the work they would require to undertake constitutes exempted development e.g. the provision of pillar boxes, roadside boxes, machines for the supply of stamps etc.
Following further discussions by the members it was;
Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke
AND AGREED
“That this Council contact An Post requesting information and process on the siting and placement of letter boxes in our county.”
At this point the Cathaoirleach bought the members attention to the date for the January 2013 Ordinary meeting. Would the members consider moving it back by one week to accommodate the Christmas break.
The members agreed to hold the January Ordinary meeting on Monday 14th January, 2013 at 11.30am.
It was also agreed by the members to hold a Special Meeting to nominate a member to the Governing Body of NUI Galway on Monday 14th January, 2013 at 11.00am.
It was agreed to take Items 21 and 37 together.
21. STAFF REDEPLOYMENT:
Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
“To ask the County Manager to provide a report for the November meeting outlining the consequences to the services delivered by Sligo County Council caused by the redeployment of a large number of staff currently employed by this Council.
In particular the elected members need to be clearly and fully informed of such proposed job cutbacks and presented with a detailed document showing within which services these cutbacks will occur, the grades and number of staff involved and the resultant effects of these job losses on service delivery.
Further, this report should also include clear reference to what rationale has been used to determine the level of job losses.”
In response Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services stated the following;
(Section 149 of the Local Government Act 2001 provides that all functions in relation to employees are executive functions exercisable by the Manager)
The issue of reducing staff number has been ongoing since late 2008, when a moratorium on recruitment in the Public Sector and a requirement to reduce staff numbers was introduced by Government. Members are aware of the financial circumstances which have developed, which has required substantial cutbacks in resources. Reducing costs, including staffing costs, is an ongoing requirement in order to reach a financially sustainable position. Since September 2008, staff numbers have reduced by 23%. This has presented a major challenge to the Council and staff members in terms of maintaining services. The priority has been to focus the resources available to ensure insofar as possible that core services are maintained at a reasonable level. This has required an ongoing process of reviewing staffing requirements for the various services as staff numbers have reduced, and reassigning staff as required to meet service needs. Members are aware for example that merging of sections has occurred, and recently temporary reassignment of a number of staff to an Income Collection team occurred in order to provide the necessary focus on maximising income. Such a process of continual reassessment and reallocation of resources will be an ongoing feature as resources reduce further.
In relation to the issues raised concerning redeployment, to date a number of staff members have voluntarily redeployed to other Public Service Agencies, and 5 staff members have taken up positions with the RSA. With regard to the question of further redeployments occurring, such matters are currently the subject of consultations with The Trade Unions representing the Council's employee, and are being dealt with through the appropriate mechanisms provided for in the Croke Park Agreement. All Local Authorities have very recently been requested to undertake a Workforce Planning exercise to determine the staffing structures necessary to sustain basic services, and this process will more clearly identify the sustainable level of services and staffing levels and structures. This process will take some months to complete, and will be the subject of engagement with staff through Trade Unions under the provisions of the Croke Park Agreement.
37. OUTDOOR STAFF:
Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker
“I will ask if the Local Government Reform proposals, announced by Minister Hogan on 16th October last, have any negative impact on the outdoor staff of Sligo County Council.”
In response Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services stated the following;
"Putting People First - Action Programme for Effective Local Government"
The above document recently published by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government does not make any specific comment in relation to staffing levels in any individual Local Authority. The only reference relating to staff numbers contained in the document states that "through work force planning and shared services an estimated additional 500 staff will be taken out of the local government system in the next 18 months".
The members agreed to end the meeting at 5pm and the Cathaoirleach asked, with the agreement of the meeting, to take Items 43 and 45 at this time
43. STOKANE NS POLLING STATION:
Proposed by Councillor J. Queenan
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke
“To ask the Director of Services to outline why Stokane NS will not be a polling station in the forthcoming referendum.”
In response Ms D. Clarke, Director of Services stated the following;
At the outset, I wish to point out that the decision to close polling stations was not one made by Sligo County Council. The decision was taken by the County Registrar in his role as the local Returning Officer.
The power to do this is contained in the Electoral Act, 1992. The background to this decision is that an instruction to reduce administration costs for the upcoming referendum was given to the Court Services by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. The polling stations closed are as follows: - Achonry, Castlerock, Hollyfield, Drimina, Stokane and Killaraght. These polling stations are the stations with the lowest number of electors (between 139 – 249) and it would appear that this is why they were selected for closure.
45. CHILDREN’S REFERENDUM:
Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“That this Local Authority commends cross party support for the Children’s Referendum proposal and calls for a resounding ‘Yes’ vote on November 10th next, to protect children and their families.”
49. VOTES OF SYMPATHY:
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Margaret Reynolds on the death of her brother, Con Fallon.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillor M. Gormley
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Olive Mulcahy on the death of her husband, Frank Mulcahy.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Baker
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Breedge Costello on the death of her sister, Kitty Flanagan.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Tony O’Connor on the death of his wife, Ann O’Connor.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Bernadine Spellman on the death of her husband Edward Spellman.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Teresa McCormack on the death of her cousin, Eugene Brehony.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Margo O’Shea on the death of her mother, Margaret Burns.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Angela Mulligan on the death of her husband, Cathal Mulligan.”
Proposed by Councillor T. Collery
Seconded by Councillor D. Mulvey
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Brendan McKenna on the death of his wife, Bridie McKenna.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Brendan Burns on the death of his mother, Teresa Burns.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Margaret Cunningham on the death of her mother, Sheila Gormley.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sheila Boles on the death of her father, Cathal Mulligan.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Madden on the death of her uncle, Charlie Madden.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Graham Monaghan on the death of his father, Jimmy Monaghan.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Frain on the death of her uncle, John Forde.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Naomi Maguire on the death of her mother, Vera Maguire.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree
AND AGREED
“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Kennedy on the death of her uncle, John Forde.”
50. VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:
Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy
AND AGREED
“A vote of congratulations be extended to Curry GAA Club on winning the 2012 Sligo County Senior Championship, the 2012 Minor B Championship and the 2012 Ladies Minor Championship in football.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor T. Collery
AND AGREED
“A vote of congratulations be extended to St Nathy’s GAA Club on winning the 2012 U16 A Ladies Championship Final.”
Proposed by Councillor D. Cawley
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady
AND AGREED
“A vote of congratulations be extended to Sligo Rovers Manager, Ian Baraclough, Sligo Rovers players and management on their success of winning the FAI Airtricity League 2012.”
Proposed by Councillor M. Gormley
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming
AND AGREED
“A vote of congratulations be extended to Bunninadden GAA Team; Manager Gerry Perry, selectors John O’Flaherty and Francis O’Dowd and team players on reaching the Connacht Club Championship, and to wish them the best of luck in the final.”
Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor M. Baker
AND AGREED
“A vote of congratulations be extended to Sharon O’Hara on her success in the Ironman World Triathlon, which was held in Kona, Hawaii.”
Items 22, 24 - 28, 31 – 36, 39-41, 44, 46 – 48, 51 and 52 were deferred.
END OF MEETING:
The meeting ended at 5.05pm
Meeting Date 05/11/2012