Louth County Council

Louth County Council

I wish to request all documentation (paper and digital, hard copies and emails) held by Louth County Council relating to a motion that was withdrawn from the upcoming meeting of the local authority on Monday the 15th of May. The Motion reads: “That Louth County Council supports all victims of child sexual abuse and condemns the current litigation strategy chosen by the Christian Brother Order as illustrated on RTE Prime Time 7th February 2023.Furthermore that this Council writes to the Christian Brother leadership team condemning this litigation strategy and this Council calls upon our members in the Borough District of Drogheda to rescind the Freedom of Drogheda bestowed on the then leader of the Christian Brothers who presided over the Orders instigation of this strategy.”

Louth County Council

Copies of any correspondence (to include emails, texts, attached documents, memos etc) between the Chief Executive of the Council and the Minister for Equality, regarding accommodation for asylum seekers or for Ukrainians. Copies of any correspondence from members of the public (identifying info excluded) regarding asylum seekers or Ukrainians moving into the local area, and the reply to these correspondences by the Council. Or, if there are too many documents, a log summarising this correspondence if kept. Copies of any leaflets or information circulated to locals regarding asylum seekers moving into the local area, issued by the Council Between the period of 1 January 2023 to 16 May 2023

Louth County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 , I wish to request records pertaining to off-lead dogs in parks and on beaches. I am seeking all correspondence, including but not limited to complaints, both received by and 2022 and 2023 to date. sent from the relevant department in relation to off-lead dogs in parks and on beaches in 2021,

Louth County Council

I am writing to you to amend my FOI request. I am happy to proceed with statistics and reasons for refusal of social housing applicants to accept homes offered to them. I wish to confirm my request is for the timeframe between January 1st, 2023 to March 31st, 2023.

Louth County Council

We act on behalf of our above named client and would be obliged if you could provide us with all data including but not limited to correspondence between RSK Group and Louth County Council in relation to site inspections and remedial work at the Crumb Rubber site, Dromiskin, Co. Louth and the properties comprised in Folios LH14140F and LH11764F dating from 1990 to present. Please also provide all data including but not limited to correspondence with Fitz Scientific and Louth County Council relating to the above-mentioned properties, namely the Crumb rubber site in Dromiskin, and the properties comprised in folios LH14140F and LH11764F dating from 1990 to present.

Louth County Council

Sephenstown project under the operational programme for local and rural development 1994-1999. Requesting all information held by LCC.

Louth County Council

Please provide a list of the exterior finishes on the North, South, East & West Elevations of the Fairways Supermarket as per the plans and materials agreed by Louth Co Co Planning

Louth County Council

Request the following information under the Freedom of information act 2014.SI No 605 of 2022 relates to amendments to class 20F exempt development. States the relevant local authority shall be notified of location where change of use is proposed prior to commencment. Can you provide a full list of proposed developments which have notified the LA in relation to the exemption.?

Louth County Council

The number of complaints the council received in 2022, 2021 and 2020 (broken up into each year) in relation to: 1. Complaints in relation to the odour of slurry spreading and records submitted by members of the public in relation to said complaints. 2. Complaints in relation to road conditions following slurry spreading and records submitted by members of the public in relation to said complaints. 3. Complaints in relation to agricultural pollution of waters and records submitted by members of the public in relation to said complaints. -In relation to complaints regarding the agricultural pollution of waters I am seeking: 1. The number of follow-up inspections carried out by the council in 2022, 2021 and 2020 as a result of the complaints. 2. The number of farms which were found to fail these inspections and records relating to any actions issued by the council to said farms to rectify the issue.

Louth County Council

In accordance with the FOI Act 2014, I would therefore request provide copies of minutes of all meetings and other documentation pertaining to the decision to hold 'Pride Storytime' and 'Rainbow Reads' events in the library for children under 18years.

Louth County Council

I would like information on ROADS DEPARTMENT concerning the Green road, Louth village in particular the substituted road parts Jan 2004 Dec 2009. The playground Father Finn park 2014 blocking original Green road route Jan 2013 to Dec 2015. The closing up of the far end of Green road now named Commons road on map Jan 2013 to Dec 2015 ROAD DEPARTMENT. Also the HOUSING SECTION Father Finn park 1 Louth village Jan 2004 Dec 2009. Then HOUSING SECTION Father Finn park 2 built on original Green road Louth village Jan 2014 to Dec 2022.The ROADS DEPARTMENT Green road Louth village Jan 2014 to 2023 present taking over widening alterations

Louth County Council

Correspondence in relation to any and all land owned or controlled by LCC at Ardan Gentilli Housing Development Omeath Co.Louth, also LCC Planning and Housing Departments from the years 2017 - 2023 in relation to access across LCC lands to the rear of Ardan Gentilli Housing Development in Omeath to a proposed development as outlined in planning reference 23/204 and 22/249.

Louth County Council

Costs incurred by LCC in relation to the visit of US President Joe Biden in April 2023. details include an itemised breakdown of costs incurred including but not limited to any building works: catering; vehicle hire hiring of security infrastructure - barriers etc.; travel; accommodation; gifts etc and copies of all invoices related to same.

Louth County Council

A database/spreadsheet/record of all costs incurred by the council in hosting U.S. President Joe Biden in April, along with copies of all receipts/invoices associated with the visit.

Louth County Council

I am seeking copies of all records (including emails, notes, memos etc) and reports relating to the non payment of parking fines and court prosecutions during 2022 in Louth.

Louth County Council

We the residents of Glydeview Tallanstown Dundalk Co Louth request any information on our estate as to green spaces and ownership. Requesting any and all information regarding the green spaces at Glydeview Tallanstown specifically the ownership, transfer to ownership, right of access, maintenance or zoning or planning applications thereof and also and correspondence in regards to the NAMA sale of any space relating to Glydeview to Rainberry

Louth County Council

I refer to the above Road Closure, which took place during the working days of the week beginning Monday, 7th August, 2023.I hereby apply, under the FOI legislation, to see all documents, memos, invoices, and any other relevant material pertaining to this Road Closure decision made by Louth County Council.

Louth County Council

I am making this request under the Freedom of Information Act 2014 for the following information: Records of retention permissions which were granted for the building of stand alone dwellings between 2008 and 2023. This includes the retention applications and the council's decision letters. Records of retention permissions which were refused for the building of stand alone dwellings between 2008 and 2023. This includes the retention applications and the council's decision letters. I would prefer this information via post and email if this is desirable to your FOI department.

Louth County Council

A full copy of the minutes of Pre-Planning meeting Reference PP22/239) - Sugar Case 336210

Louth County Council

A full Copy of the minutes from the pre planning meeting for PP22/239.Sugar Case 336408

Louth County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I am requesting the following from your council: A record of the number of people who were offered social housing by the council in each individual month between 1 June 2018 A record of the number of people, registered as homeless, who were offered social housing by the council in each individual month between 1 June 2018 and the present date - and the number of people who refused and the present date - and the number of people who refused those offers those. Narrow of scope received on 25.07.23: Further to our conversation I'm happy to confirm that I'm happy to receive the stats on a yearly basis, rather than a monthly basis as my original request sought.

Louth County Council

Number of vacant properties owned by LCC, The number of people currently availing of the HAP/RAS schemes from LCC. The number of people currently on the housing waiting list. Data to be sent to address Peader Tóibín TD, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

Louth County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I am seeking the following: The number of short term letting complaints that have been received by Louth County Council from 2019 to present breaking down for each month. Of these complaints please state how many cases were dismissed and how many warning letters were served breaking down by each month. Finally please state how many Enforcement Notices related to unauthorised short-term lets have been served since 2019 also breaking down by each month

Louth County Council

Under the FOI Act I am requesting all records in relation to planning permission granted under File number 15118 to Bellurgan Football Club. To include internal/external communications, reports etc.

Louth County Council

I am requesting the information as a journalist wishing to see all of the records held by Louth Co Co in relation to LMFM (Radio) and also all of the records held by Louth Co Co in relation to my radio show The Michael Reade Show on LMFM from the date 12/05/2003 up to and including the date 07/12/2023.I am seeking this information in relation to a matter of significant public interest, as I am working on a story that centers on how Louth Co Co treats media requests, FOI Requests and if the council is as transparent as the public should expect a local authority to be. This in fact goes to the heart of democracy. I am making this request on foot of some very significant failings on the part of the council's handling of an FOI request, as decided by the Office of the Information Commissioner [Council Reference: FOI 46/2023]. The purpose of this request is to establish if those failings were down to incompetence on the part of Louth Co Co or if the council or its staff sought to undermine the process, despite its statutory obligations. My request applies to all departments.

Louth County Council

Amount of units (both houses and apartments) the Council refurbished in 2017 & the total cost of refurbishing these units

Louth County Council

Copies of Irish Public Bodies Insurance "Claims Quarterly Report" I a for the following periods:- 2012 - Q1, Q2, Q3 Q4 2013 - Q1, Q2, Q3 Q4 2014 - Q1, Q2, Q3 Q4 2015 - Q1, Q2, Q3 Q4 2016 - Q1, Q2, Q3 Q4 2017 - Q1, Q2

Louth County Council

From 01/01/12 to present - No. of non reusable food • The number of non-reusable food and beverage paper-based items purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; *breakdown for the following items per year: hot beverage cups; non-hot beverage cups, plates, food containers; knives, forks, and spoons (or cutlery if no individual records of knives, forks and spoons are available) • Number of non-reusable food and beverage plastic-based items purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; o Breakdown for the following items per year: hot beverage cups; non-hot beverage cups, plates, food containers; knives, forks, and spoons (or cutlery if no individual records of knives, forks and spoons are available) • The number of fully compostable coffee cups purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; • The number of reusable “keep cups” purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; • The number of non-reusable food and beverage wooden items purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; • Breakdown for the following items per year: plates; knives, forks, and spoons (or cutlery if no individual records of knives, forks and spoons are available) • Number of compost bins purchased and the amount spent each year since 1 January 2012, broken down per year; • Breakdown of compost ins purchased by size (Litres capacity)

Louth County Council

How many compensation cases the council settled with a payout following claims from motorists who suffered damage to their vehicles as a result of poor road conditions, and the total combined amount paid out in these cases from 2015-2017 inclusive. Also the number of outstanding claims with the council at present

Louth County Council

With regard to Section 174(8)(a) of the LG 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) & - The number of corresponding reports prepared (Section 174 (8)(b)(i) separately for 2017, 2016 & 2015

Louth County Council

Records re "Road or footpath opening licences re development at Quay Street carried out by or on behalf of Coalport Building Co. Ltd. The planning register reference is likely to be 08520185 relating to the retention of site excavation, construction of retaining wall and substation/switch room and associated site development works

Louth County Council

School Wardens - No. fulltime & no. part time; Traffic Wardens - No. fulltime & no. part time; Litter Wardens - No. fulltime & no. part time; Traffic/Litter Wardens - No. fulltime & no. part time Community Wardens - No. fulltime & no. part time Dog Wardens - No. fulltime & no. part time

Louth County Council

Information re the letter of complaint about the boundary wall. Also access to the process as to how LCC verified that this is not a vexatious complanit. Who did the Planners consult with? What checks were carried out by the Planners which should be documented

Louth County Council

• The total earnings made by the council through on street car parking charges for the years 2016 and 2017 - please include a separate total for earnings generated via street parking permits if the council issues these • The total earnings made by the council in clamping removal charges for the years 2016 and 2017 • The company to which on-street parking duties has been out-sourced and the cost incurred to the council for this service for the years 2016 and 2017 • The average cost per hour of on-street parking in the council's jurisdiction

Louth County Council

Requesting a file which includes a report compiled by planners subsequent to the granting of permission for planning ref. 13/498 & 14/301. This report highlighted the inaccurate measurements of properties contiguous to the new dwelling which was granted permission under the aforementioned planning numbers. The report confirms the date on which the errors were identified and the file also contains information n relation to what action the council took on foot of this report to ensure compliance with Section 23 of the regulations. This report was likely to have been comlied on foot of enforcement investigations 15/UO88 and/or 16/UO49. The particular file requested was also submitted by LCC to the Office of the Ombudsman in respect of Ombudsman case number L32/17/0099.

Louth County Council

1. What model does your organisation use to source temporary staff? 1. Neutral Vendor 2. Master Vendor 3. Hybrid 4. Preferred Supplier List 5. other (please describe) 2. If your organisation utilises a Managed Service Provider to facilitate the sourcing of temporary staff, who are they? 3. Are any job categories excluded from this contract e.g. Social Care, Interims etc. 4. What is the most recent annual spend / last 12 months on temporary staff? 5. Do you have any off contract spend, if so, what is the approximate value? 6. What are the top 3 categories of temporary staff spend within your organisation? e.g. (Qualified Social Work, Refuse, etc) 7. What date does the current temporary staff contract end? 8. Is there an option to extend the current temporary staff contract? If so, until what date? 9. Who manages the contract from your organisations perspective?

Louth County Council

The total stock of real social houses owned by local authorities and approved housing bodies (AHB) in your administrative area on the 31st of December every year from 2010 to 2017 inclusive, broken down by council owned and AHB owned. And the total number of hectares of land owned by your local authority and of that total the number of hectares zoned for residential development.

Louth County Council

How many businesses were invoiced by Louth County Council for the Business Improvement District Levy on behalf of Dundalk BIDS in each of the following years. - 2009 , 2010, 2011, 2012 , 2013 , 2014, 2015, 2016 - 2017, How many businesses which were invoiced by Louth County Council for the Business Improvement District Levy on behalf of Dundalk BIDS in each of the following years paid the BID levy. - 2009 , 2010, 2011, 2012 , 2013 , 2014, 2015, 2016 - 2017, How many businesses which were invoiced by Louth County Council for the Business Improvement District Levy on behalf of Dundalk BIDS in each of the following years did not pay the BID levy. - 2009 , 2010, 2011, 2012 , 2013 , 2014, 2015, 2016 - 2017, Of the businesses who didn't pay the BID levy which was invoiced by Louth County Council in 2009 , 2010, 2011, 2012 , 2013 , 2014, 2015, 2016 - 2017 how many where issued with legal proceedings.

Louth County Council

Between Feb 1st 2017 & Aug 22 2017 LCC issued 15 Prohibition Notices, 5 in August 2017. The final three were issued on August 22nd. None since that date. The information that I am requesting is -Why did the issuing of Prohibition Notices end so abruptly? -Is there an issue with the legality of previously issued Prohibition Notices? -Have the criteria for issuing Prohibition Notices changed? -What exactly is the procedure for issuing Prohibition Notices? -What exactly is the procedure for having them removed? -What discretion do Council Officials have for issuing or not issuing Prohibition Notices?

Louth County Council

1: The number of House Purchase Loans granted by the County Council and for the full amount for years 2012 up to end of 2017. 2: The Number of Loans which were defaulted on from 2012 to 2017 3: How much money the council has lost from homeowners defaulting on loans.

Louth County Council

Please furnish me with an un-redacted copy of the handwritten valuation which was prepared by Mr. Frank Pentony in respect of the 0.83 acres of the sewage treatment plant land at Point Road, Dundalk in connection with the proposed sale of the land to McCaughey Developments Ltd, together with a copy of the Planning Permission Order for the 0.83 acres of land to be developed by McCaughey Developments Ltd for the building of an access roadway, footpath and street lighting in order to facilitate the construction of an estate of houses on an adjoining circa 10 acre parcel of land

Louth County Council

• The total revenue made in fines for dog fouling in 2016 and 2017 • The total number of fines handed out for dog fouling in 2016 and 2017 • The total number of fines which went unpaid for dog fouling in 2016 and 2017 • The total number of prosecutions sent for as a result of dog fouling in 2016 and 2017 • The enforcement cost associated with the hiring of wardens to prevent dog fouling in 2016 and 2017

Louth County Council

1. Can you inform me if the Council record and webcast in video and audio their Council meetings? 2. Can you inform me if the Council record and webcast in video and audio their Committee meetings? 3. If either Committee or Council meetings are webcast to the public, are the sessions webcast live or after the event? 4. If you do webcast sessions, could you please inform me: a) who your supplier is? b) the name and description of the services supplied under the contract? c) the date the contract was placed and when it expires? d) how and where the contract is advertised? 5. If you do webcast sessions, please inform me of the sum paid to your supplier during 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013. 6. If you do not webcast sessions, please inform me if it is part of your corporate plan for the future.

Louth County Council

For the last two years from 01/01/2016 to present How many grants were awarded in the following category's from Louth County Enterprise Board. 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

Louth County Council

1. The number of recorded yearly Completions for 'estate homes' and apartments (January 2017- December 2017 inclusive) in your Council area, presented separately. 2. The number of recorded one-off house Commencement Notices for your area (January 2016 - December 2016).

Louth County Council

What charities/companies have a house to house collection license in your area since January 1st 2018 until today. Also, when the licenses were issued and when they expire.

Louth County Council

Information pertaining to parking tickets issued in Dundalk and Drogheda since March 1st 2016. Of 14,040 parking tickets issued in Dundalk and 15,405 parking tickets issued in Drogheda since March 1st 2016, how many have been successfully challenged and cancelled? And how many remain outstanding to be paid as of the date of this request?

Louth County Council

Furnish all records held digitally or otherwise of details of the maintenance, repairs and upkeep of the roadside public lighting on the Monasterboice Road at the location of where the Monasterboice Pub and Restaurant is situated. This information should include:- if the council in it's own right carried out such works, if so details of dates and times and the manner of the works from the period of January 2013 to December 2013. If LCC sub-contracted such works out to a third party, furnish the name of that party when the contract was awarded and when the contract ceased. The dates and times and manner of the works carried out on the roadside public lighting in the said location set out above from the period of January 2013 to December 2013

Louth County Council

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, I request information pertaining to council-run public toilets in Dundalk, Ardee and Drogheda. How many public toilets are currently operated 1) in Dundalk, 2) in Ardee and 3) in Drogheda? How much revenue has each brought in (if applicable) since January 1st 2016 and how much has been spent maintaining and repairing toilets in 1) Dundalk, 2) Ardee and 3) Drogheda since January 1st 2016?

Louth County Council

All docs in relation to road openings - St. Mary's Villas