Louth County Council
FOI Requests — 786 records (page 10 of 16)
- Received 30 August 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
All copies and video recordings of the alleged offence, although previously verbally requested but not received
- Received 19 September 2019Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
1. With regard to Section 174 (8)(a) of the Local Government Act, 2001, could the Council share records on the number of 'matters brought to attention under subsection (7)', the number of corresponding investigations carried out (Section 174 (8)(a)(i)) and the number of corresponding reports prepared (Section 174 (8)(b)(i)) separately for 2018, 2017 and 2016? Only numbers, no details, are requested. 2. Could the Council share an organisational chart, indicating the reporting structure of the internal audit unit? Alternatively, we ultimately would like to know – does the internal audit unit (or contracted company, if outsourced) report directly to a Head of Finance or Director of Service (as opposed to the Chief Executive and Audit Committee)? 3. Can the council confirm that it has available for inspection by the public, as per guidance in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform's Model Publication Scheme for FOI Bodies, and as applies to ministers and secretary generals; diaries relating to the professional activities of the Chief Executive, and if so, can the council share these documents?
- Received 23 September 2019Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
The total number of staff employed by the council and the number of sickness hours/staff absence from October 2018 to February 2019 inclusive. The number of sickness attributed to flu or flu like illness. If the council offers a staff winter flu vaccination program? If Yes to No.3 the % uptake recorded for the same timeframe as No.1 If Yes to No.3 the provider and cost for the same timeframe as No. 1'
- Received 25 September 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
I attach herwith copy of map illustrating an area within Aisling Park, Dundalk, Co Louth. Under the Freedom of Information Act, I require documentation relating to road opening licenses relating to this area issued between 01/01/2018-31/07/2019
- Received 26 September 2019Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
Details of any individuals. All I seek is the current pay scale of the various wardens employed by your council e.g school wardens, community wardens, traffic wardens, litter wardens, traffic + litter wardens ( wardens with dual capacity) dog wardens etc. Do your wardens work Monday to Friday or work 5 over 6 or work 5 over 7. Also do your wardens get paid for doing extra duties e.g emptying parking meters, keeping local grave records etc.
- Received 30 September 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
Information on protected disclosures received by Louth County Council throughout 2016.
- Received 27 September 2019Decided —Louth County Council
Note this request relates to the provision of housing adaptations under the following three schemes: Housing Grants for People with a Disability; Housing Aid for Older People; Disabled Persons Grant Scheme. In each of the following years – 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018/19 – how many applications did the council receive for housing adaptation? Please break this down by grant scheme. In each of the following years – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 – how many applicants were successful in their application for housing adaptation? Please break this down by 1) grant scheme and 2) priority category e.g. Emergency case, Priority 1, Priority 2, Priority 3. In each of the following years – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 – what was the average processing time for an application for housing adaptation – from when an applicant submits an application for adaptation, until they are approved by the local authority and then until completion of works. (for example, application received 2/7/18/. Application approved 20/8/18. Adaptation work completed 22/10/18. Time from application to works beginning = 16 weeks) In each of the following years – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 – what was the average cost of a housing adaptation? Please break this down by grant scheme. In each of the following years – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 – what month, if any, did the scheme close? Please provide data for each grant scheme.
- Received 30 September 2019Decided —Louth County Council
The overall number of planning permission change of use applications to register a non-Principal Private Residence as a short term let received since July 1st 2019 to date, the number granted, the number refused and the number still being processed. The number of notification forms received for Principal Private Residences as short term lettings since July 1st 2019 to date 'The number of complaints received by the authority about suspected breaches of the said regulations. The number of Enforcement Orders or warnings issued by the Council arising from breaches of the Residential and Tenancies Act 2019 and subsequent regulations as since 1st July 2019. The number of staff and budget of the local authority directly attached to short term lettings regulation and communication written or electronic between the Local Authority and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government in relation to requests for extra resources arising from the new regulations on short term lettings.'
- Received 1 October 2019Decided —Louth County Council
Records relating to standard allocations (excluding disability etc) in years 2016 and 2018 for Dundalk Municipal District only. 1. for 2018 I want records in relation to choice based lettings system. I need records for successful bidders on the system only. Specifically showing when bidding closed Date/time on a particular property.
- Received 3 October 2019Decided —TransferredLouth County Council
Copies of all water tests carried out on the Tallanstown Public Water Scheme from June 2019 to August 2019. We make this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 on behalf of our client
- Received 14 October 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
All records maintained by LCC in relation to works carried out on the pavement at Aisling Pk Dundalk in the vicinity of houses 479 & 478 and in particular in connection with the installation of an ESB power junction box at or near that location
- Received 17 October 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
I am requesting information about what rates if any you charge for hotels, B&B's, guesthouses or short term lets (i.e airbnb). How much many properties were subject to such rates in 2016 and 2017 (2018 also if possible) and how much did that yield in revenue? I am also requesting information on the amount of enforcement proceedings that your council commenced on short term lets in 2016, 2017 and 2018. Further I am requesting information about any properties that were granted or refused planning permission to be used as short term lets since 2016 and what contribution towards public services if any they were asked to pay as part of their planning permission.
- Received 22 October 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
Access to records which are non personal, specifically, the number of financial settlements reached by the local authority during each of the last five year and the number of these settlements which included a confidentiality clauses The value of these settlements for each of these years.
- Received 18 October 2019Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
How many grants were awarded in the following category's from Local Enterprise Office Louth 1. Feasibility Study Grant 2. Priming Grant 3. Business Expansion Grant 4. LEO Innovation Investment Fund To who the Grants were awarded, the Registered company, the CRO(Companies Registration office) Number and the Financial value of the grants awarded, for further clarification that this is the amount of grant aid paid.
- Received 25 October 2019Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
The number of insurance claims the council finalised/settled in (a) 2016, (b) 2017, (c) 2018 and (d) so far in 2019. The monetary value of these claims in each of the above years, along with the value of the highest claim in each year. A breakdown by the nature of the claims in each year - ie, trips, falls, motor claims, etc.
- Received 17 October 2019Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
Information on the amount of enforcement proceedings that your council commenced on short term lets in 2016,2017, and 2018. Further I am requesting information about any properties that were granted or refused planning permission to be used as short term lets since 2016 and what contribution towards public services if any they were asked to pay as part of their planning permission.
- Received 4 November 2019Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
Details of how much the council spent on Christmas decorations each year in 2016,2017,2018 and this year if possible. I am requesting details of all outdoor decorations purchased by the council for for public display.
- Received 4 November 2019Decided —Louth County Council
Access to the following records/details. The total sum paid to the council through the vacant site levy since the beginning of this year
- Received 5 November 2019Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
The number of applicants removed from the housing list each year. The primary reasons for removal each year (e.g successfully housed, suspended) The number of applicants removed each year because of their death
- Received 8 November 2019Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
A detailed breakdown of the expenditure for each foreig trip (please do not consider Northern Ireland in this) undertaken by a councillor plus council delegation in 2018 to include names of who went on each trip reason for the trip the cost of each trip and a breakdown of costs for each trip to include accommodation, travel, subsistence and any other expenses associated, as well as copies of any receipts
- Received 11 November 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
A copy of all road opening licences granted by Louth County Council between 1st October 2009 and 31st November 2010 for main street Dunleer, County Louth
- Received 12 November 2019Decided —Louth County Council
Monthly reports (from January 2016 to the most recent record available) detailing the number of people who entered emergency homeless accommodation funded under Section 10 of the Housing Act 1988 in your local authority administrative area; Monthly reports (from January 2016 to the most recent record available) detailing the number of people who exited emergency homeless accommodation funded under Section 10 of the Housing Act 1988 in your local authority administrative area; . Monthly reports ( from January 2016 to the most recent record available) detailing the number of people who entered emergency homeless accommodation funded under Section 10 of the Housing Act 1988 in your local authority administrative area categorised as adults and as dependants. Monthly reports (from January 2016 to the most recent record available) detailing the number of people who exited emergency homeless accommodation funded under Section 10 of the Housing Act 1988 in your local authority administrative area categorised as adultompleted 22/10/18. Ti
- Received 15 November 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
Between 1998 and 2008 I exchanged correspondence with LCC with respect to Mass Paths (ancient monuments) could I please have copies of both sets of correspondence. My correspondence at the time was addressed to the planning Dept
- Received 19 November 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
A copy of the database of ratepayers in the Dundalk area that was provided to the BIDS Dundalk company for the plebiscite earlier this year.
- Received 20 November 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
Information of operation of the local swimming pool in Dundalk, operated solely by Aura Sports Management Limited for LCC. Information I seek is any records you may keep on most recent price increases for usage of swimming pool services for families in Aura Swimming Pool and how this price increase could have affected families in Dundalk or local areas that could no longer afford access to the local swimming pool. My request is based on the fact that our single family membership covering 1 adult and 2 children increased by almost 26% in a space of few months. Standard family membership price covering 3 children and two adults went up by almost 31%. As the new pricing for families is €87 plus €10 for an additional child, with old prices being at €74.00 a month.
- Received 20 November 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
Are there any and all Risk Assessment Reports completed by Water Safety Ireland (up to recently know as Irish Water Safety) on designated bathing areas within the county during 2018 and 2019 to date.
- Received 22 November 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
Details of amount paid in allowance for travel to CEO in 2018/2019. Details of amount paid in allowance for entertainment expenses to CEO 2018/2019. Details of amount paid in allowance for entertainment expenses to each DOS 2018/2019
- Received 28 November 2019Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
The number of personal injury claims made in your local authority in 2016,2017,2018 and to date in 2019. The amount paid out on personal injury claims by your local authority or on behalf of your local authority in 206,2017,2018 and to date in 2019. The premiums paid in public liability insurance and employers liability insurance in 2016, 2017, 2018 and to date in 2019.
- Received 28 November 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
A copy of the speed limit review submission sent by your council to the Department of Transport earlier this year.
- Received 2 December 2019Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
Documentation relating to road opening licenses relating to this area issued between 01/01/1995 and 10/08/2016. In addition I require documentation relating to any taken in charge relating to this area.
- Received 2 December 2019Decided —Louth County Council
A copy of your most up to date risk assessment of this estates pothole problem and your plans to include time lines to rectify same.
- Received 5 December 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
All reports of Mr Emmet Finnegan structural engineer following his inspection on 23/9/2019 to date of a certain new wall and void at Rock road Blackrock Co Louth
- Received 16 December 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
Would you please furnish me with the Environmental Impact Statement and Impact Assessment carried out in relation to the development of the supermarket at the Fairways and the adjacent Stamanaran development to the north of the planned supermarket
- Received —Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
Any documents detailing the total value of public procurement awarded (ie: from all public procurement) in your local authority in 2017, 2018 and 2019 respectively and the total number of contracts awarded in each of these years. I would like to request that the scope be narrowed to the procurement section of Louth County Council.
- Received 30 December 2019Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
The total number of people on the council's social housing list, along with the following (i) the number who have been waiting for more than five years, (ii) more then eight years and (iii) more than 10 years The total amount of social housing tenants who are in rent arrears, along with the number of whom are in rent arrears for more than a year. I would also like the total monetary value of rent arrears from social housing tenants.'
- Received 4 January 2022Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
Details on how many fines of the following type were issued in 2018, 2019, 2020. Failure to produce a dog licence. No dog collar and ID. Dog not micro chipped. Dog fouling in a public space. Restricted breeds, no muzzle, restricted breeds no lead. Failure to keep your dog under effectual control. Breach of bye-laws.
- Received 10 January 2022Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
The number of parking fines levied by Louth County Council in 2019, 2020 and 2021 broken down by year and type. The number of fines which were paid in 2019, 2020 and 2021. The number of fines which were disputed in above years. The number of fines which were dismissed in above years. The number of outstanding fines in above years.
- Received 11 January 2022Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
How much money has Louth County Council and or it's insurers paid out in compensation claims for accidents in public places over the past five years broken down by year from 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017. Along with the total number of claims that were successfully paid out for the aforementioned years. In addition what was the highest amount paid out for a single accident claim for each of the years?
- Received 18 January 2022Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
Communications regarding fire safety concerns at the Halliday Mills development in Dundalk between Cooperation Housing Ireland (CHI) National Project Manager, Council executives and the councils fire officer. A copy of fire audit into Halliday Mills development carried out for CHI by Brendan Kavanagh. Any Follow up correspondence to and from the Council relating to the issue of fire safety at the Halliday Mills development.
- Received 19 January 2022Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
I request the following records: Copies of all the latest brochures and information which were available on the Louth County Council website under the following headings per the website. Social Leasing Brochure. Application form for leasing. Step by step guide for leasing. Schedule of furnishings / Application. Suitability of units for leasing. In the period 1st jan 2019 to 31st Dec 2021
- Received 24 January 2022Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
In relation to Planning Enforcement case 20U055. I wish to formally apply for a copy of the site survey report for a survey carried out at 16 Patrick St Drogheda in 2021.
- Received 28 January 2022Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
A summary of fees charged to the public for the use of fire services operated by LCC including. Base rates for particular call outs, such as chimney fires, domestic or commercial fires and road traffic incidents. Additional fees for extra fire engines or personnel, extra time required for services to spend at the scene or any other considerations which may impact cost for service user. Income received in 21 from charges. How much fire service cost council last year.
- Received 4 February 2022Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
Copies of complaints received in relation to concerns over the impacts of land spreading of poultry litter and/or pig manure on agricultural land. Copies of enforcement site inspections or investigative reports in relation to concerns raised over the land spreading of poultry litter and or pig manure on agricultural land. Copies of any internal reports memos/ and or audits prepared in relation to the potential impacts of the use of poultry litter imported from Northern Ireland by tillage farmers.
- Received 4 February 2022Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
I would like under the FOI Act. How many fines for dog fouling were issued in each of the last 5 years (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021) for offences in Clogherhead.
- Received 7 February 2022Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
The number of council houses owned by the Local Authority as of the most recent date. The locations of these households, city area or similar. The respective energy (BER) rating of these properties.
- Received 10 February 2022Decided —WithdrawnLouth County Council
Records from 1.1.19 to 31.12.21 of the number of fines issued for (a) illegal dumping (b) littering including a breakdown of the number of these fines paid full, the number of these fines that were cancelled or stuck out, the number of successful prosecutions, the number of legal proceedings that are still underway and the policy for seeking remuneration for payment and non payment of fines.
- Received 10 February 2022Decided —Part-GrantedLouth County Council
Records from 1.1.21 -31.12.21 Total number of fines issued within this period (b) the total number of fines issued for using disabled parking spaces (c) the total number of total monies received from fines issued within this period (d) the total number of unpaid fines as of 9.2.22 (e) total number of fines issued within this period that were successfully appealed (f) top 5 streets or car parks in which fines were issued & number of fines issued on those streets/car parks (g) policy for seeking remunerations for payment.
- Received 14 February 2022Decided —RefusedLouth County Council
All correspondence between the Planning Compliance department and both the owner and tenant of the Cottage Calvary Lane, Ballyoonan Co Louth in relation to compliance with the Short Term Tenancies Act ( 2019) in the period from May 1st 21 to date.
- Received 15 February 2022Decided —GrantedLouth County Council
Cost to LCC for any advertisements/ Advertorials in the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 awards issue of the publication Public Sector Magazine.
- Received 16 February 2022Decided —WithdrawnLouth County Council
How many people are on LCC social housing waiting list? Additionally how long has the applicant who has been on the list longest been on the list. How many vacant housing units does Louth County Council own?