Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 20 of 80)
- 18 January 2016 Kells carried
That the council write to the OPW asking that they facilitate this request.
- 20 January 2016 Navan deferred
I call on the support of my fellow Councillors for the erection of barriers going up the Boreen Keel on the left hand side as far as the pedestrian crossing from St Patrick’s Terrace to Emmet Terrace, for public safety, and a gap halfway up the hill for pedestrians to cross into the car park and playground area.
- 20 January 2016 Navan deferred
That the Executive write to the Garda commissioner with a view to the possibility of a full time Garda station in Johnstown.
- 20 January 2016 Navan not recorded
That Navan Municipal District will oblige a request from residents of an un-named laneway off the Proudstown Road and officially name said lane as 'Fagan's Lane'.
- 20 January 2016 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District will carry out a report to examine traffic calming measures on the approach road from Bohermeen to the Navan Retail Park in an effort to reduce speeding vehicles as they approach the junction and also improve visibility from the business park exit. This motion follows several requests and questions from business owners as well as customers.
- 1 February 2016 carried as amended
Given that the Housing capital allocation for 2015 to 2017 is almost exhausted, the Members of Meath County Council call on the Minister for Environment Community and Local Government, to provide an adequate capital allocation for the construction and acquisition of social housing, in order to help meet the chronic housing need in the county
- 1 February 2016 carried
That Meath County Council pursue an active twinning policy with regard to a Council or region in Northern Ireland as a means of reconciliation in this historic year and for the future of our island.
- 1 February 2016 carried
That Meath County Council, in order to improve access to our public amenity, would provide funding for the provision of all-terrain beach wheelchairs and associated works at beaches in the county / Go maoineoidh Comhairle Chontae na Mí cathaoireacha rothaí uile tír-raon a chur ar fáil do thránna an chontae agus oibreacha ábhartha chun rochtain d'ár dtaitneamhacht phoiblí a fheabhsú.
- 1 February 2016 not carried
That Meath County Council requests the Government to reconsider and grant a public holiday this year to remember the rising of 1916.
- 1 February 2016 carried
We call on the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, Paschal Donohoe, to consider measures such as tax relief and/or direct incentives through operators on toll charges within the county of Meath to offset the burden of the unparalleled number of tolls in the county.
- 1 February 2016 carried as amended
Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Transport with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to revise the policy and funding regarding Winter Gritting Routes to address the inadequacies of the current system whereby population centres can be excluded due to the designation of roads. Routes to population centres above a reasonable threshold should be prioritised regardless of road designation.
- 1 February 2016 carried
Can I call on the support of my fellow councillors in Meath for the Executive to write to Eigrid, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, and our Government Party Deputies in Meath regarding our total opposition to Eirgrid's plans on erecting up to 160 overhead pylons across County Meath.
- 1 February 2016 carried
That the members of Meath County Council believe the planning process for the North South Interconnector is deeply flawed and that, as presently configured, it completely fails to take account of the unique cross-border, project of common interest nature of the proposal; call on Ministers Alex White and Mark H. Durkan to immediately review this planning process and to consider establishing an All-Ireland Planning Tribunal to comprehensively assess the impact of the proposed development on an island-wide basis / Go gcreideann baill Chomhairle Chontae na Mí go bhfuil an próiséas pleanála don Idirnascaire Thuaidh Theas lánlochtach agus mar atá sé cúmraithe faoi láthair, teipeann air go huile 's go hiomlán aird a thabhairt ar an tionscadail leithleach trasteorannach chomhshuim a bhaineann leis an togra; go nglaofaimid ar na hAirí Alex White agus Mark H. Durkan athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an bpróiséas pleanála agus smaoineamh ar Bhinse Pleanála Uile-Éireannach a bhunú chun measúnú cuimsitheach a dhéanamh ar thionchar an bhforbraíocht molta ar bhunús uile-oileanda.
- 1 February 2016 carried
This Council calls on the Irish Government Minister for Heritage Heather Humphreys TD to intervene immediately to halt the current works on the historic Moore Street 1916 terrace, which involve the virtual destruction of Number 18, the inappropriate encroachment on the National Monument 14-17 and the potential demolition of the remaining buildings on the terrace (10-25), based on the plan of the previous developer Chartered Land. We call on the Minister to work with the 1916 relatives and all relevant stakeholders to implement a new plan which would conserve and develop the terrace 10-25 and create an historic 1916 quarter, and not allow such shameful destruction in the Centenary of the Easter Rising to continue / Glaonn an Chomhairle ar an Aire Oidhreachta Heather Humphreys idirgabháil a dhéanamh láithreach chun stad a chur le oibreacha reatha ar an ardán stairiúil 1916 Shráid an Mhúraigh a scriosfaidh Uimhir 18 beag ná mór agus a dhéanfaidh cúngach mídhleathúil ar an Séadchomhartha Náisiúnta 14-17 agus scartáil ionchasach ar na foirgnimh eile ar an ardán (10-25) má leanfar leo, bunaithe ar phlean an iar-fhorbróra Chartered Land. Glaoimid ar an Aire plé a dhéanamh leis na gaolta 1916 agus na páirtithe leasmhara ábhartha go léir chun plean nua a chur le chéile a chaomhnódh agus a dhéanfadh forbairt ar an ardán 10-25 agus a chruthódh ceantar stairiúil 1916, agus gan ligint don scriosadh náireach sa bhliain Chomóradh Chéad Bhliain an Éirí Amach leanúint ar aghaidh.
- 1 February 2016 carried
Meath County Council calls on the Department of the Environment to provide supports to incentivise the installation of rainwater harvesting systems in all new developments / Glaonn Comhairle Chontae na Mí ar an Roinn Comhshaoil tacaíocht a chur ar fáil maidir le daoine a dhreasú corais bhailiú báistí a suiteáil i ngach forbraíocht nua.
- 8 February 2016 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council would contact all estate agents in the area to promote the HAP scheme; and also, through the PRTB or by other means, explore the possibility of informing individual landlords of the merits of the scheme.
- 8 February 2016 Ashbourne not recorded
Recognising the existing deficiency of community and essential infrastructure in the area that, in it's further drafts of Variation No. 3 of the County Development Plan, Meath County Council would have due consideration of the legitimate concerns of many residents of Stamullen regarding the expansion of their town.
- 8 February 2016 Ashbourne not recorded
That Meath County Council includes Alderbrook main trunk road in this year’s work programme, as the traffic tables need to be replaced and cycle lanes extended from R135 through to Garden City linking St. Declan's National School.
- 8 February 2016 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council displays information boards with pictorial samples at all public green spaces, parks and playgrounds with information on dangerous dog breeds and clearly display the Control of Dogs Regulations 1998.
- 8 February 2016 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council advertises two tenders for Ashbourne Municipal District during February and March: 1. A landscape maintenance tender for works in Ashbourne Municipal District; 2. Hanging baskets tender for Ashbourne Municipal District.
- 10 February 2016 Ratoath carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 13th January 2016 be adopted.
- 10 February 2016 Ratoath carried
That the Draft Local Economic Community Plan be endorsed.
- 10 February 2016 Ratoath carried
That the meeting be extended by one hour.
- 10 February 2016 Ratoath carried
That the 2016 Ratoath Schedule of Municipal District Works be adopted.
- 10 February 2016 Ratoath carried
That the 2016-2018 Roadworks Programme for Ratoath Municipal District be adopted.
- 10 February 2016 Ratoath carried
That the Council proceed with the licence agreement with the Gaelscoil for the pitch.
- 10 February 2016 Ratoath carried
That the bridge over the M3 on the Dunshaughlin to Drumree road be named after James Fox.
- 10 February 2016 Ratoath not recorded
That Meath County Council mows the grass on the green area at the front of Kilbreena, opposite the Council depot in Dunboyne, on a regular basis in line with the grass cutting schedule for Dunboyne Park. This area is under the remit of the Housing Department. It was landscaped a couple of years ago. However efforts by local residents to cut it on a regular basis have been unsuccessful given the area of grass involved.
- 11 February 2016 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held 14th January 2016 be adopted.
- 11 February 2016 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the Draft Local Economic Community Plan (LECP) be endorsed.
- 11 February 2016 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the 2016 Laytown-Bettystown Schedule of Municipal District Works be adopted.
- 11 February 2016 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the 2016-2018 Roadworks Programme for Laytown-Bettystown Municipal District be adopted.
- 11 February 2016 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded
That this Municipal District imposes a ban on all HGVs through the village of Duleek, in order to improve the lives and safety of the community in Duleek.
- 15 February 2016 Kells carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18th January 2016 be adopted.
- 15 February 2016 Kells carried
That the matter of Townparks Manor, Kells be deferred to the March meeting.
- 15 February 2016 Kells carried
That the Draft Local Economic Community Plan (LECP) be endorsed.
- 15 February 2016 Kells carried
That the 2016 Kells Schedule of Municipal District Works be adopted.
- 15 February 2016 Kells carried
That the Transportation Department be requested to correspond with the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport indicating that Kells Municipal District Councillors were unwilling to accept the three year roadworks programme unless additional funding for roads was allocated.
- 15 February 2016 Kells carried
That Meath County Council gives priority to footpaths from Ballinacree School to the hall as this road is a serious danger to teachers and children as it is used regularly by the children going to and from the school and the road is very busy with trucks and cars.
- 19 February 2016 Trim carried
That Trim Municipal District calls on the appropriate council officials to engage in a consultation process with the key stakeholders in Trim to establish the feasibility of the Garda station moving to the Trim Council offices in Mornington House to provide a larger space for community use including the Trim Tourist office.
- 19 February 2016 Trim carried
Sinn Féin calls on Trim Municipal District to write to the OPW to support the community proposal currently with them, which seeks a lease for the building in Enfield which has been empty for six years. The lease will allow several Community and Youth groups to provide much needed services in this area.
- 19 February 2016 Trim carried
I am calling on Meath County Council to address the concerns of the local community in relation to safety on the Johnstown Road in the vicinity of St. Mary's P.S., Enfield as a matter of urgency by thoroughly examining the situation, drawing up a plan of what is required and implementing the actions to make this area safe for children and adults.
- 19 February 2016 Trim carried
With regard to Parking Charges, Trim Municipal District to introduce the following incentives: 1. Two hours for the price of one. 2. Parking Facilities at Council Offices to be Free on Saturdays.
- 24 February 2016 Navan not carried
I call on the support of my fellow Councillors for the erection of barriers going up the Boreen Keel on the left hand side as far as the pedestrian crossing from St Patrick’s Terrace to Emmet Terrace, for public safety, and a gap halfway up the hill for pedestrians to cross into the car park and playground area.
- 24 February 2016 Navan carried
That the Executive write to the Garda Commissioner with a view to the possibility of a full time Garda station in Johnstown.
- 24 February 2016 Navan carried
Following the heavy rains, a number of estates in the town suffered from sewerage leaking into back gardens, causing smells and possible danger to public health. Irish Water and Meath County Council have informed me they share no responsibility for sewerage leakages on private property. Traditionally Meath County Council maintained the systems. Due to public health concerns, I am calling on Meath County Council to convene a meeting of Irish Water, the public health section of the HSE and local residents to investigate possible solutions to this public health and structural issue.
- 24 February 2016 Navan not carried
In recent times, the felling of trees in estates has been a source of conflict between local residents and Meath County Council. Residents in the affected estates have maintained their estates to the highest standard (some winning Pride of Place prizes) and view the felling of the trees as a form of vandalism by Meath County Council and damaging to their environment. I call on Meath County Council to provide a full report to Navan Municipal District on why estates recently taken in charge are subjected to tree felling, the regulations in which County is operating under and what plans Meath County Council may have to replace felled trees.
- 24 February 2016 Navan carried
Because of the collapse of the concrete boundary fencing structure at The Green, Clonmagadden Fort, that Meath County Council will, in the interest if safety and visual amenity, have the concrete structure removed and replaced by suitable metal fencing.
- 24 February 2016 Navan carried
I call on Navan Municipal District to write to An Taisce with a request for funding to upgrade the Ramparts towpath from Spicers to Stackallen Bridge and also to ask An Taisce to engage in mediation with the stakeholders. This trail is a good tourist attraction and has suffered terrible damage recently due to storms and flooding.
- 24 February 2016 Navan carried
Taking into consideration the health and safety issues associated with dog fouling throughout Blackwater Park, I am calling on Navan Municipal District to investigate the cost involved in providing a controlled area for use as a dog run. Dog fouling is proving to be problematic in Blackwater Park in the common areas, on the football pitches and in the children's playground.