Minutes 2013

Minutes of January Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on Monday 14th January, 2013 at 11.30am in The Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo


MEMBERS PRESENT:

  • Councillor Baker,
  • Councillor Barrett,
  • Councillor Barry,
  • Councillor Bree,
  • Councillor V. Cawley,
  • Councillor Clarke,
  • 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 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 T. Brennan, Senior Engineer
  • Mr S. O’Toole. Senior Executive Engineer
  • Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer
  • Mr F. MacNabb, Meetings Administrator
  • Ms M. McGovern, Clerical Officer

 

APOLOGIES:

  • Councillor David Cawley

 

CATHAOIRLEACH

  • The Cathaoirleach, Councillor V. Cawley presided.

 

1.  MINUTES OF THE BUDGET MEETING HELD ON 17TH DECEMBER 2012:

Proposed by Councillor M. Lyons
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“To confirm the minutes of the Annual Budget Meeting held on 17th December, 2012.”

 

2.  MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 3RD DECEMBER 2012:

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

AND AGREED

To confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary December Meeting held on 3rd December, 2012.

 

3.  MINUTES OF CPG MEETING HELD ON 5TH NOVEMBER, 2012:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the Sligo County Council Corporate Policy Group Meeting held on 5th November, 2012.”

With regard to these minutes it was;

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

AND AGREED

“That the letter of the 2nd November, 2012 from the Department of the Environment which was circulated to the members of the Corporate Policy Group on the 5th of November be circulated to all the members of the Council.”

 

4.  MINUTES OF SPC 1 MEETING HELD ON 25TH OCTOBER, 2012:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the SPC 1 – Economic Development and Planning Policy Meeting held on 25th October, 2012.”

 

5.  MINUTES OF SPC 4 MEETING HELD ON 6TH SEPTEMBER, 2012:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the SPC 4 – Housing Policy, Social and Cultural Development Meeting held on 6th September, 2012.”

 

6.  MINUTES OF SPC 4 MEETING HELD ON 29TH FEBRUARY, 2012:

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

AND AGREED

“To confirm the Minutes of the SPC 4 – Housing Policy, Social and Cultural Development Meeting held on 29th February, 2012.”

 

7.  DECLARE ROADS PUBLIC:

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council being satisfied of their general public utility declare the Roads named below to be Public Roads in accordance with Section 11(1) of the Roads Act, 1993.

Road NumberLocation and Terminal Points
L-77091-0 Road situate in the housing estate of ‘Radharc na gCaislean’ in the townland of Collooney.
L-77092-0 Road situate in the housing estate of ‘Abhainn Mór in the townland of Collooney.

 

(b) That Sligo County Council take in charge the following developments:

  • Housing estate known as ‘Radharc na gCaislean’ in Collooney, Co. Sligo
  • Housing estate known as ‘Abhainn Mór in Collooney, Co. Sligo”

 

8.  TAKING IN CHARGE RADHARC NA MARA, STRANDHILL:

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

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council commence the process of taking in charge the estate known as ‘Radharc na Mara’, Burma Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, by instigating the necessary procedures under Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 to declare public the road serving the estate.”

 

9.  TAKING IN CHARGE BRAMBLE HOLLOW, COLLOONEY:

Proposed by Councillor G. Mullaney
Seconded by Councillor D. Bree

AND AGREED

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

 

10.  TAKING IN CHARGE OAKBRIDGE, BALLISODARE:

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

AND AGREED

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

 

11.  PART 8 – R294/N17 ROAD JUNCTIONS:

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

AND AGREED

“To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended by the Planning & Development Regulations, 2006), the design and upgrade of the R294/N17 Road Junctions in Tobercury.”

 

12.  PART 8 – HUGHES BRIDGE:

Proposed by Councillor M. Lyons
Seconded by Councillor H. Keaney

AND AGREED

“To approve in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001 (as amended by the Planning and Development Regulations, 2006), the proposed N4 Traffic Improvement scheme (the widening of HughesBridge).”

 

13.  COLLOONEY ALLOTMENT GROUP:

With the agreement of the meeting this Item was deferred.

 

14.  SLIGO GENERAL BUDGET DEFICIT:

This Item was deferred.

 

15.  BREAST CHECK:

This Item was deferred.

 

16.  ROSSES POINT MARINA UPDATE:

This Item was deferred.

 

17.  HOUSEHOLD CHARGE:

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

“To ask the Director of Services what data base did officials use when sending out letters to people in the county regarding the Household Charge.”  

In response, Ms M. Leydon, Head of Finance stated that the data base used was from the Land Registry Office and there are errors within this, which is a national issue. Sligo Local Authorities staff did spend significant time in trying to make sure that letters sent out were not inaccurate.

 

18.  CRIME IN RURAL AREAS:

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

AND AGREED

“To call on the Minister for Justice to put more resources in place to protect people and their properties from the ongoing robberies that are taking place in our county.”

Following a discussion by the members it was;

Proposed by Councillor M. Barrett
Seconded by Councillor M. Fleming

AND AGREED

“To call on the Minister for Justice to lift the moratorium on Garda recruitment with a view to extra Garda resources throughout rural areas.”

It was also;

Proposed by Councillor J. Lundy
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

AND AGREED

“To call on the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD to increase the number of Gardaí in rural Co. Sligo and throughout the country.”

 

19.  STRANDHILL COASTAL EROSION:

Proposed by Councillor A. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor R. O’Grady

“I call on Sligo County Council to outline to this monthly meeting the timeframe for works to begin on the Strandhill Coastal Erosion scheme, which has been grant funded by the OPW to the amount of €290,000 and furthermore, if the Director of Services could provide the full details on the works proposed which are warmly welcomed and when completion is expected for the project?”

In response Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services stated the following;

On 21st November Sligo County Council received written confirmation from the OPW of the offer of funding of €290,000 for the advancement and construction of the Strandhill Coastal Erosion Scheme in 2013. The Council has accepted the offer.

The project now requires detailed design and the production of tender documents. This work shall be carried out, by the Consultants, based on the design submitted to An Bord Pleanala on the 5th October 2012.

The work includes:

  • Repairs and strengthening to the southern end of the existing rock beach revetment and coastal path.
  • The replacement of the former transition zone with an upgraded transitional variable height rock revetment/access ramp.
  • This sloping ramp (gradient circa 10 horizontal to 1 vertical) will be finished in concrete to provide pedestrian access to the southern beach from the high level coastal path down to beach level. The ramp will be protected on the ocean and landward side using appropriately sized rock armour,
  • Minor amounts of: chestnut paling fencing for dune management, dune re-grading and dune grass transplanting to fix mobile sand and dune stabilization.

The public consultation phase of the planning process, finished on the 19th November last, and the Council is hoping for an early decision by the Bord. From information received from the Bord, there were no negative submissions. However, the Bord are not time barred regarding their decisions and typically take 6 months to process applications. However we have written to the Bord asking that an early decision might be considered on this matter.

Tendering, contract award and the construction of the Scheme cannot commence until An Bord Pleanala issue a positive planning decision. The Council would clearly welcome a speedy decision to facilitate summer construction in order to ensure compliance with the terms of the grant offer.

 

20.  WATER PRESSURE AT DRUMISKIBBOLE:

Proposed by Councillor A. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor S. McManus

“I call on Sligo County Council to investigate the very poor water pressure at Drumiskibbole, Sligo and if the Senior Engineer could provide this authority with proposals to ensure this location has proper water pressure?”

In response Mr T. Kilfeather, Director of Services stated the following;

Sligo County Council will monitor water pressure at individual properties in Drumaskibbole and carry out a review of the local water distribution network pressure management system. Following this assessment we will determine the appropriate action to ensure reliability of public water supply in the area and also address individual concerns regarding water pressure.

 

21.  TOURIST SIGNAGE FOR STRANDHILL:

Proposed by Councillor A. McLoughlin
Seconded by Councillor S. McManus

“I call on Sligo County Council to provide proper signage to link a number of tourist visitor locations at Strandhill including, Knocknarae and Carrowmore and if the local authority could provide me with any proposals by the agencies, namely, OPW, Leader, Sligo County Council and Sligo Tourism to work together to provide this vital infrastructure to ensure we get the tourists into Strandhill and that they are aware of all locations of interest and that they are linked.”

In response Mr T. Brennan, Senior Engineer stated the following;

During 2012, the National Roads Authority in conjunction with Sligo County Council undertook a scheme to upgrade all signage including tourism related signage along the N4 Dual Carriageway and the Sligo Inner Relief Road.  This scheme was designed and constructed in accordance with the Traffic Signs Manual 2010, published by the Department of Transport and in line with best practice.  As part of this scheme, various tourist attractions within the Strandhill peninsula including those listed above are identified along the N4 northern and southern approaches to the Ballydrehid Interchange and well as along the Inner Relief Road near its junction with the R292. 

A separate scheme is currently being progressed to upgrade signage (directional and tourism related signage) throughout the Sligo and Environs Regional Road network.  This scheme will seek to improve signage along parts of the R292 between the Sligo Inner Relief Road and Cumeen, again for those tourist attractions listed above.  Funding for this scheme is provided by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.   

At present there are no plans or proposals to provide further continuity signage for such tourist attractions along the local road network (i.e. from the National Primary and/or Regional Road Network to the particular sites.  Sligo County Council would be happy to work with agencies such as those listed to provide such infrastructure, subject to funding.

 

22.  PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS FOR BALLISODARE AND DROMORE WEST:

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

“To call on Sligo County Council to provide funds as a matter of urgency to provide a pedestrian crossing at Main Street, Ballisodare and Dromore West, in the interest of public safety.”

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

It would be unrealistic to expect any more funding to provide further facilities in these two towns at present.

Following further discussion by the members it was;

Proposed by Councillor S. MacManus
Seconded by Councillor M. Clarke

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council contact the NRA to request their intervention and input in helping to provide pedestrian crossing facilities in both Ballisodare and Dromore West.”

Mr O’Toole stated that the Council would request the relevant inspector in the NRA to reassess the 2 villages and determine the feasibility of a scheme.

 

23.  N4 REALIGNMENT:

With the agreement of the meeting this Item was deferred.

 

24.  BROOKFIELD ESTATE, CLIFFONEY:

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

“That the necessary steps be taken to ensure that public lighting is provided in the Brookfield Housing Estate, Cliffoney.”

In response Mr J. Murphy, Senior Executive Officer stated the following;

Electric Skyline has carried out a recent inspection of the Public Lighting at this location.  Remedial works are required.  The Council has written to the developer to fund these works and a response is awaited.  There is also ongoing discussions with the Construction Industry Federation in relation to the completion of all outstanding works in this development (to include public lighting).

 

25.  FOOTBRIDGE AT MARKIEVICZ BRIDGE:

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

“That the County Manager provide the Council with an up to date report on the proposed pedestrian footbridge to be erected adjacent to Markievicz Bridge, indicating

  1. if a submission has been made to the Department for funding for the project;
  2. if there has been a response from the Department and
  3. when will construction work commence on the project.”

The members were informed that a report would be circulated to them as soon as possible.

The County Manager, Mr Kearns pointed out that MarkieviczBridge is a Protected Structure and funding for these type of projects on Secondary routes has been cut drastically.

Following further discussion by the members, and as this project would have been dealt with by Sligo Borough Council until recently, the Cathaoirleach asked that a report be circulated to all the members who may not be familiar with this issue giving a background and update on the status of the proposed footbridge.

 

26.  DEVELOPMENT LEVIES:

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

“That the County Manager provide the Council with a report

  1. indicating the total amount of development levies collected in 2012 and
  2. giving a breakdown of where the income from the levies was used in 2012; and that a similar report be provided with regard to the year 2011.”

Mr Kearns, the County Manager stated that these figure are prepared annually for the Annual Financial Statement (AFS), which would be circulated in March or April. Mr Kearns advised the meeting that the figures supplied for the AFS would be supplemented with a breakdown of the details being requested by Councillor Bree.

 

27.  BUDGET MEETING DATE:

Proposed by Councillor P. Barry
Seconded by Councillor D. Healy McGowan

“To ask the County Manager not to hold the Budget Meeting until all elected members are aware of the LGF Grant for 7 days before the meeting.”

Following a discussion by the members Councillor Barry agreed to withdraw this motion.

 

28.  KNOCK AIRPORT:

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

AND AGREED

“To propose that this Council calls on the Minister for Transport that, greater recognition of the strategic importance of Ireland West Airport Knock for Ireland’s national aviation infrastructure be given, as proven by increased tourism earnings for the region and possible development of industrial enterprises to increase employment opportunities in the Western region.”

At 1pm Leas Cathaoirleach Councillor Mulvey takes the chair.

Following a discussion by the members it was;

Proposed by Councillor J. McGarry
Seconded by Councillor J. Queenan

AND AGREED

“That Sligo County Council request that the Chairperson/Member of IrelandWestKnockAirport be invited to address a meeting of the Council to outline their plans for the development of the airport for the future; for the February meeting if possible.”

The Cathaoirleach resumed the chair at 1.10pm.

At this point the Cathaoirleach pointed out that there are several groups waiting to address the Council. Following a discussion by the members it was;

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

“That Sligo County Council hold a Special Meeting to receive presentations from those groups/organisations who have asked to address this Council. Further, that the rules previously agreed by this Council in relation to receiving deputations/presentations be adhered to.’

The members discussed Councillor MacManus’ motion and agreed that the Meeting Administrator, Mr MacNabb would write to the various groups and check their availability to present to the members.

Councillor MacManus agreed to withdraw his motion while waiting to hear back from the groups. In the meantime the Cathaoirleach asked that the policy on deputations and presentations to the Council be circulated to the members.  

 

29.  PROTECT SMALL FARMERS:

Proposed by Councillor M. Clarke
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“That this Council calls on the Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Coveney to protect small farmers, by maintaining the value of their single payments entitlements on farms up to 50 hectares, and to cap the maximum payment to any one individual or company at €80,000.00, and to reintroduce a ‘suckler cow scheme’ at the earliest date in the context of the Common Agricultural Policy.”

 

30.  ACLARE AND EASKEY GARDA STATIONS:

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

AND AGREED

“Due to the increase in burglaries in the Sligo area over the past number of months; that this Council calls on the Garda Commissioner and the Minister for Justice to reverse the decision to close the Garda stations in Aclare and Easkey.”

 

31.  SELF-EMPLOYED WELFARE BENFITS:

Proposed by Councillor M. Fleming
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

AND AGREED

“The crash in the Construction Industry has demonstrated the difficulties experienced by self employed workers and their families; I propose that the Minister for Social Protection review social contributions and benefits applying to those workers who find themselves out of work, injured or sick, through no fault of their own.”

 

32.  INCLUDE R295 IN WINTER SERVICE PLAN:

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

“To call on the Director of Services, Mr. Kilfeather to include the Regional Road R295 in the Winter Service Plan.”

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

Regional Road R295 is not listed on the current Winter Maintenance Plan because the salting route in this area is already overstretched.  It is proposed to examine the resources to see if anything can be done without having to put on an extra truck or driver etc, but it will be difficult.

It was agreed to take Items 33 and 34 together.

 

33.  FACILITIES AT COLLOONEY TRAIN STATION:

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

“That this Council calls on Irish Rail to reverse their decision whereby they have closed the waiting room and toilet facilities at Collooney Train Station.”

 

34.  FACILITIES AT COLLOONEY TRAIN STATION:

Proposed by Councillor D. Mulvey
Seconded by Councillor G. Mullaney

“To ask Sligo County Council to contact Iarnód Éireann and seek an update on why the waiting room and toilet facility at Collooney Railway Station have been closed since Jan 1st 2013.”

Councillor Gormley informed the meeting that the issue has been resolved since these motions were put down on the agenda. Councillor Gormley welcomed the response from Iarnród Éireann. It was also;

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

AND AGREED

“That this Council calls on Irish Rail to employ a worker at Collooney station to replace the caretaker that retired at the end of 2012.”

 

35.  TRAFFIC CALMING IN CULFADDA:

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

“That this Council provide traffic calming measures in the village of Culfadda.”

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

“No funding exists for such works since the removal of the Discretionary Improvement Grant some time ago.”

Councillor Gormley asks that the Area Engineer inspect the bridge in Culfadda, as there is an issue with this, and report back to the members.

It was agreed that a report would be provided at the February meeting of the Council.

The Cathaoirleach agreed to take Items 14, 15 and 16 which were deferred earlier.

 

14.  SLIGO GENERAL BUDGET DEFICIT:

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

AND AGREED

“In response to recent reports which have confirmed that Sligo General Hospital is operating with a budgetary deficit. I call on Sligo County Council to ask the Minister if the allocated budget is realistic given the operational costs of the hospital and to review this budget in light of these findings.”

 

15.  BREAST CHECK:

Proposed by Councillor J. McGarry
Seconded by Councillor S. MacManus

AND AGREED

“To call on Minister Reilly to provide ‘Breast Check’ with the resources necessary to enable them to provide a follow up mammography service until the necessary staff are recruited at Sligo General Hospital to provide same.”

 

16.  MARINA FOR ROSSES POINT:

Proposed by Councillor J. McGarry
Seconded by Councillor M. Lyons

AND AGREED

“To ask the Department of the Marine for an update as to the status of the Marina, which was proposed for Rosses Point in 2004.”

The Manager, Mr Kearns indicated that the Council would look at this issue again and come back to the members with an update.

 

36.  VOTES OF SYMPATHY:

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Pat O’Donnell on the death of his brother, John O’Donnell.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Don Conlon on the death of his brother, Liam Conlon.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to P.J. & Mary McKeon on the death of their son, Kerry McKeon.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Madge Taheny on the death of her husband, Sean Taheny.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Rickie Devine on the death of his father, Tom Devine.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Madeline Hannon on the death of her sister, Mary Ann McKeon.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Bernadette Devine on the death of her husband, Tom Devine.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Mary Madden on the death of her brother, Pat Madden.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Steve Blinkey on the death of his mother, Jane Blinkey.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Joan Morahan on the death of her husband, Joe Morahan.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Fr Leo Henry PP on the death of his mother, Meta Henry.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to John Kilcoyne on the death of his wife, Maureen Kilcoyne.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Paula Gavaghan on the death of her mother, Kathleen Molohan.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to P.J. McKeon on the death of his son, Kerry McKeon.”

 

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Kathleen Fowley on the death of her husband, Patrick.”

 

Proposed by Councillor R. O’Grady
Seconded by Councillor J. Lundy

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Maurice McKiernan on the death of his wife, Rita McKiernan.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Dermot Gannon on the death of his mother, Evelyn Gannon.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Bernadette Casey on the death of her mother, Teresa Casey.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Paddy Quinn on the death of his mother, Attracta Quinn.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Bernadette Devine on the death of her husband, Tom Devine.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Liam McDonagh on the death of his nephew, Michael McDonagh.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Rickie Devine on the death of his father, Tom Devine.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Ann Henry on the death of her mother, Attracta Quinn.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to The Madden Family on the death of Paddy Madden.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Ruth Ellis on the death of her mother, Mary Middleton.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Kathleen Fowley on the death of her husband, Patrick Fowley.”

 

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

AND AGREED

“That a vote of sympathy be extended to Sandy Kelly on the death of her father, Frank Ellis.”

 

37.  VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS:

Proposed by Councillor D. Bree
Seconded by Councillors S. MacManus, J. McGarry and M. Gormley

AND AGREED

“That a vote of congratulations be extended to Caradh O’Donavan on the occasion of winning a Gold Medal at the European Kickboxing Championships in Bucharest, Romania.”

 

38.  CONFERENCES:

Proposed by Councillor J. McGarry
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“That the list of conferences circulated for January at this meeting, are unanimously approved.”

 

39.  CORRESPONDENCE:

Proposed by Councillor J. McGarry
Seconded by Councillor P. Barry

AND AGREED

“To note the correspondence circulated with the agenda.”

 

40.  MATTERS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

Councillor Bree refers to the Minutes from the Ordinary December Meeting held on 3rd December, 2012 where the Manager, Mr Kearns gave a commitment that outstanding reports regarding resolutions passed in relation to The Model and repayments on a €15m loan would be ready for the January meeting. Councillor Bree asks the Cathaoirleach that these reports be circulated to the members as soon as possible.

Mr Kilfeather, Director of Services stated that staff are currently working on a number of outstanding reports and that it is hoped to circulate these soon.

 

41.  ANY OTHER BUSINESS:

None

 

END OF MEETING

The meeting ended at 2.30pm.

 

 

 


Meeting Date 14/01/2013