Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 21 of 80)
- 24 February 2016 Navan not carried
That the Executive clarify their role and responsibilities in removing trees and shrubs in estates taken in charge and in estates not yet taken in charge; clarify the distances between trees and lighting and the way these are measured by the Council; that the type of trees suitable for long term growth in estates are noted in planning permissions granted and, in cases where trees and shrubs have been removed against residents wishes, the Council work with residents to replant more suitable vegetation.
- 24 February 2016 Navan carried
Following on from the recent problem with discharge of sewerage from dwellings at specific locations within Silverlawns Estate, Navan, that Navan Municipal District requests Irish Water to reconstruct Inspection Chamber at No. 68 Silverlawns and ensure connection from this to main sewerage line and to investigate further the situation within Silverlawns to ensure sufficient capacity in mains sewerage network.
- 7 March 2016 deferred
The Fianna Fáil groups calls on Meath County Council to ban German Shepherds, Rottweiller, Bull Terriers, Bull Mastiffs, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, American Pit Bull Terriers, Dobermans, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Japanese Tosa and Japanese Akita, or any strain or cross of these breeds from housing estates and public parks in Meath.
- 7 March 2016 carried
Considering the limited availability of suitable burial spaces and burial grounds, and taking into account the growing trend whereby we see that approximately 10% of funeral services in Meath now choose cremation, I ask if Meath County Council would explore the possibility of providing, on an appropriate site at a Navan graveyard, a Columbarium Wall, in which families could then place the cremated remains of their deceased loved ones?
- 7 March 2016 carried
I call on Meath County Council to introduce a Bye-Law which prohibits Sulky road racing in the interest of road safety and animal welfare.
- 7 March 2016 carried
That Meath County Council’s Public Lighting Section will in future, communicate with Residents’ Associations and or Residents in Housing Estates throughout the county prior to felling trees adjacent or within 7 metres of a public lighting standard.
- 7 March 2016 carried
Can I call on my fellow Councillors to support my motion for the Council to ensure all road signs welcoming people to Meath, speed signs, dangerous traffic bends ahead, stop signs, and slow down signs are all cleaned on a regular basis for easy visibility and for public safety.
- 7 March 2016 deferred
That this Council will carry out a thorough safety audit on the conditions allowing Meath school children safe passage to their schools. Working with the local schools, this audit will examine traffic management, set down areas and if appropriate, pedestrian crossings. The findings of this work, will also inform any future planning applications for schools, ensuring that any new schools planned for Meath have safe and effective traffic management plans for the safety of both pupils, staff and parents / Go ndéanfaidh an Chomhairle seo iniúchadh slándála iomlán ar na choinníollacha lena ligtear do pháistí scoile dul ar scoil go slán sábhailte. Ag obair leis na scoileanna áitiúla déanfar imscrúdú ar bhainistíocht tráchta, limistéir thuirlingthe agus, más cuí, trasrianta coisithe leis an iniúchadh seo. Beidh torthaí na hoibre seo mar eolas d'iarratais pleanála scoileanna sa todhchaí, ionas go gcinnteofar go mbeidh pleananna bhainistíocht tráchta slána éifeachtacha ag aon scoil nua beartaithe ar mhaithe sláinte na ndaltaí, na foirne agus na dtuismitheoirí.
- 7 March 2016 deferred
That all Elected Members of Meath County Council will join together and put on the Meath jersey and attend a symbolic protest at the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government in Dublin to highlight the lack of funding for our county and to demonstrate our collective frustration / Go bhfreastalóidh na baill tofa Chomhairle Chontae na Mí go léir, mar gníomh dlúthpháirtíochta, ar agóid siombalach ag an Roinn Chomhshaoil , Pobail agus Rialtais Áitiúil i mBaile Átha Cliath ar mhaithe le béim a chur ar an easpa maoinithe a thugtar don chontae seo agus ár gcomhfhustrachas a léiriú.
- 7 March 2016 carried
Can I call on the support of my fellow Councillors to support my motion of writing to Central Government, regarding seeking extra funds for the provision of speed ramps and other traffic calming measures within our housing estates for public safety in County Meath.
- 7 March 2016 carried
That the members of Meath County Council support the introduction of a 10% tax increase on sugar sweetened drinks and call on the Minister of Finance to introduce this at the earliest possible juncture. That if passed this motion be circulated to all other County Councils asking for their support.
- 7 March 2016 carried
The members of Meath County Council call on the Minister of Health, to reverse the decision to locate the National Children's Hospital at St. James’ Hospital and locate the new Children's Hospital for all the children of Ireland at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. The Connolly site offers 145 acres, vast space for expansion and easier access to major transport networks. Along with extensive parking, co-location with Connolly Hospital and the new Rotunda Maternity Hospital, this will be cheaper and faster to build compared to the St. James’ site.
- 7 March 2016 carried
That this Council calls on the Minister for Health to prioritise the reintroduction of a Motorised Transportation Grant.
- 7 March 2016 carried
In the interest of safety on roads surrounding train stations, I call on this Council to write to Iarnród Éireann seeking the scrapping of car park charges for commuters purchasing monthly, bi-annual and annual tickets / Ar mhaithe na sláinte ar na bóithre thart timpeall ar stáisiúin traenach,éilím ar an gComhairle seo scríobh chuig Iarnród Éireann deireadh a chur le fíneálacha páirceála do chomaitéirí a cheannaíonn siad ticéidí míosúla, leathbhliantúla agus bliantúla.
- 10 March 2016 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the Transportation Department of Meath County Council seeks funding for some method of speed measures to be installed on the road from Laytown train station to Bettystown Square as a matter of urgency.
- 10 March 2016 Laytown-Bettystown withdrawn
That this Municipal District calls on the Transportation Department to prepare a CPO as a matter of urgency for submission to An Bord Pleanála for the land in relation to the R150 Laytown-Bettystown Spine Road.
- 10 March 2016 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded
Proposed that a letter be submitted to An Garda Síochána highlighting the effects of reduced Garda resources on rural areas and communities in light of recent serious criminal incidents in Laytown-Bettystown Municipal District.
- 11 March 2016 Ratoath carried
That a response to the letter should issue on behalf of Ratoath Municipal District Councillors and that a motion should be brought to the April meeting of Meath County Council on this matter.
- 11 March 2016 Ratoath carried
To submit a motion to Meath County Council on behalf of Ratoath Municipal District to request that a countywide review of all staffing levels, including outdoor staff, be undertaken.
- 11 March 2016 Ratoath carried
To deal with this matter in committee in future.
- 11 March 2016 Ratoath not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to provide allocated parking spaces to the residents of 6A,7, 8 and 9 Bective Lodge, Kilmessan Village in front of their homes.
- 14 March 2016 Ashbourne carried
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 8th February 2016 be adopted.
- 14 March 2016 carried
That Padraig Fitzsimons be co-opted to the membership of Meath County Council.
- 14 March 2016 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council write to the Department of Education and Skills requesting that the Department agree to contribute towards low cost road safety measures and reflective speed monitors at schools.
- 18 March 2016 Trim not recorded
That Meath County Council erects three dog fouling bins on the Enfield Ring Road to encourage dog owners to keep Enfield dog foul free.
- 18 March 2016 Trim carried
In view of the current complaints of residents in Mornington Heights regarding the quality of public lighting, that the Transportation Section conduct a short customer service survey to gather data before replacing the public lights in any other estates.
- 18 March 2016 Trim carried
That Trim Municipal District calls on the Executive to organise a short information session on the HAP programme for landlords and potential landlords in the Trim Municipal District to increase the engagement with this housing initiative.
- 23 March 2016 Navan carried
Can I call on my fellow Councillors to fully support my motion of creating a memorial garden within Blackwater Park dedicated to the memory of the many young people of the town of Navan who have died tragically over the years and before their time.
- 23 March 2016 Navan not recorded
Can I call on the support of my fellow Councillors to support my motion of closing off an alleyway in Ferndale between house numbers 142 and 143?
- 23 March 2016 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District work along with local community groups on the town's litter black spots and strive towards improving our position on the litter league.
- 23 March 2016 Navan not recorded
That our town hall in Watergate Street will remain in the charge of Navan Municipal District, holding on to the present counter services.
- 4 April 2016 carried
Meath County Council fully endorses the 1916 Rising as being the most significant event in our history that paved the way to our independence, and rescinds a previous motion adopted in 1916, however well meaning, that was critical of the Rising. The Council further pledges, in honour of these brave, courageous, idealistic and sincere men and women, to do everything in its power, where possible, to help reconcile any differences that exist between the various traditions on the island of Ireland. Furthermore, this Council calls on all local authorities on the island to do likewise and ensure that the need for arms will never again be considered to advance the cause of Ireland.
- 4 April 2016 deferred
That Meath County Council as part of its next County Development Plan include a ban on fast food outlets that sell foods high in fat, salt and sugar from within 400 metres of schools, parks or playgrounds, excluding premises zoned town centre.
- 4 April 2016 carried as amended
We urgently call on the Council to address the staff shortage at all levels in the Ratoath Municipal District by recruiting additional staff or redeploying staff from another area.
- 4 April 2016 carried
That Meath County Council leads by example in supporting animal welfare and agrees to ban all circuses using wild animals in any capacity for entertainment purposes in any area controlled by Meath County Council. This Council calls on the government to consider a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses in Ireland as proposed in other European Countries.
- 4 April 2016 carried
The Ratoath Municipal District Councillors unanimously disagree with the site which has been identified for an M3 Motorway Service Area by Halcrow Barry Consultants working on behalf of Transport Infrastructure Ireland. The preferred site is situated west of the M3 between Derrockstown Road and Raynestown Road, in the townlands of Mill Land, Derrockstown and Raynestown, approximately 4km south of Dunshaughlin. We are very unhappy that Halcrow Barry have failed to address our concerns in relation to this project. We call on Meath County Council to write to TII stating our dissatisfaction with this project to date & to ask them to address the concerns of the local Councillors who are living in the vicinity of this proposed project.
- 4 April 2016 not recorded
That Meath County Council support the case to the NTA for a transport service between Buvinda House and Railway Street, Navan, for staff and customers of Meath County Council.
- 4 April 2016 not recorded
That Meath County Council’s Chief Executive considers the employment of an architect on Council staff to provide a faster service for the provision of affordable housing and improve design standards of our urban spaces.
- 4 April 2016 carried
This Council requests that provision be made for new canal bye-laws via a dedicated Canal Bill during the next Dáil, when possible, rather than including any future legislation in a joint Bill such as the Heritage Bill 2016. Furthermore in developing The Canal (Amendment) Bill 2017 that recognition be given to the canal users, canal communities and Local Authorities adjoining the canals by way of pre-legislative consultation and scrutiny. This approach would be in line with Government reform and best practice.
- 4 April 2016 carried
Meath County Councillors ask that the Minister review the HAP application form and remove the declaration section that asks applicants to agree to removal from the housing list in order to access this housing support.
- 4 April 2016 carried
That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Education and Skills to make provision in the Technological Universities Bill 2015, for the nomination of representatives from the Meath County Council area to the governing body of the new Dublin Technology University.
- 4 April 2016 carried
That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Justice and Equality, the relevant Garda Authorities and the Garda Commissioner to reverse the decision to merge the Ashbourne and Laytown Garda Districts, in effect since 2012, and to provide a well-resourced policing service for the two areas.
- 4 April 2016 carried
That this Council writes to the Minister requesting regulation and legislation of the au pair industry in the country following the recent WRC ruling.
- 11 April 2016 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council considers the planting of 31 native Irish tree species in the following locations and with significance and meaning as outlined: 10 trees from the Pillo hotel to Rath Cross junction; 10 trees from the monument to the site of the old RIC barracks. (Please see upgrade works maps Phase 2 sheets 1 & 2 of 6). The significance of these twenty trees is to remember the 20 Fingal Old IRA men that went to Dublin; On the opposite side of the road, 8 trees to commemorate the RIC officers killed; and 3 trees separately for the civilians killed.
- 11 April 2016 Ashbourne carried
To ask Ashbourne Municipal District Councillors to support a town twinning proposal with Corcubión, Galicia, Spain, the twinning to be based on the following four headings: cultural, musical, linguistic and trade.
- 11 April 2016 Ashbourne withdrawn
That Meath County Council proceeds with engaging with the Department of Education & Skills to purchase the lands at Killegland, on approach to the GAA club, for a large Community Park for Ashbourne.
- 11 April 2016 Ashbourne carried
That all Ashbourne Municipal District Councillors support and encourage Meath County Council in completing the proposed Linear park from Milltown Bridge through to the Ballybin Road, to the highest standards available to create a community green-space for all to enjoy.
- 11 April 2016 Ashbourne carried
I call on Meath County Council to upgrade the public lighting on Chapel Road, Skryne and within the estate known as "New Houses", Oberstown in the vicinity of Chapel road, Skryne.
- 13 April 2016 Ratoath carried
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 11th March 2016 be adopted.
- 14 April 2016 Laytown-Bettystown carried
To agree the naming of the M1 motorway bridge MH-M01-012-00 in memory of James McCormack.