Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 27 of 80)
- 25 January 2017 Navan not recorded
I propose the motion to discuss when the road between Casey's Cross (R153) to Johnstown Village will be improved to allow for access from the Johnstown Educational Campus and to facilitate traffic flow in the locality.
- 6 February 2017 carried
That Meath County Council considers the need for additional lighting in areas with dimly lit walkways in terms of personal safety of residents as well as energy efficiency and that where a need is supported by local residents and the Gardaí additional lights are put in place as required / Go ndéanfaidh Comhairle Chontae na Mí machnamh ar an ngá soilsiú breise a chur in áiteanna ina bhfuil siúlbhealaigh lagshoilsithe ann ó thaobh slándáil na cónaitheoirí mar aon le héifeachtúlacht fuinnimh de agus in áiteanna ina dtaacaíonn na cónaitheoirí áitiúla mar aon leis na gardaí leis go gcuirfear na soilse i láthair mar is cuí.
- 6 February 2017 deferred
Sinn Féin Councillors call for Meath County Council to undertake appropriate, immediate and ongoing assessment of the potential impacts on the economic and social prosperity of the people of County Meath, in regard to the very significant recent developments in international politics i.e. the statement of Brexit intent by British Prime Minister Theresa May and the inauguration of President Donald Trump in the United States. / Go n-aithneoidh na baill toga an dá fhorbairt suntasach úrnua i gcúrsaí polaitíochta idirnáisiúnta; an léiriú intinne Bhreatimeacht ag Príomh Aire na Breataine, Theresa May, agus oirniú Uachtarán Donald Trump sna Stáit Aontaithe - agus an féidearthacht impleachtaí a bheith ag na himeachtaí seo ar dul chun chinn sóisialta agus eacnamaíochta muintir na tire.
- 6 February 2017 carried
Can I ask the executive to write to the HSE to ask them what plans have they for the Old Meath County Council yard which is a complete eyesore and which is lying idle and derelict for over 10 years adjacent to Our Lady's Hospital in Navan and if the HSE are not forthcoming with a plan to build onto our County Meath Hospital that Meath County Council place a dereliction notice site on the HSE as per the Derelict Sites Act.
- 6 February 2017 carried as amended
That Meath County Council writes to the Department of Education and Skills seeking clarification on the Department’s current policy regarding the use of school premises, both primary and second level by responsible members/groups of the community in the evenings and at weekends.
- 6 February 2017 carried
In light of the recent An Bord Pleanála decision on the North South Interconnector project, elected members of Meath County Council reaffirm their full and unwavering commitment to see this project delivered underground and call on the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughton, to direct that a full independent assessment of the underground alternative be carried out immediately / I ndiaidh an cinneadh a rinneadh An Bord Pleanála maidir leis an idirnascaire Thuaidh-Theas le déanaí, go n-athdhaingneofar baill tofa Chomhairle Chontae na Mí a lántiomantas an tionscadal seo a chur faoin talamh agus go nglaofar ar an Aire Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide agus Comhshaoil, Denis Naughton, lánmheasúnú neamhspleách ar an rogha cuir faoin talamh a dhéanamh láithreach.
- 13 February 2017 Ashbourne carried
That the elected members of Ashbourne Municipal District: - recognise the provision of a new community public park for Ashbourne on a greenfield site as an immediate and absolute priority - reaffirm their commitment to make every effort to help deliver such a facility - urge Meath County Council to apply all of the necessary resources to identify and secure a suitable site for development.
- 13 February 2017 Ashbourne not recorded
To ask the Executive to carry out a feasibility study on lands currently for sale, at two locations in Ashbourne: • Location 1: Lands west of Killegland west schools campus - these lands, if appropriate, will extend the proposed Linear Park, allow for additional playing pitches, public open space, car parking, a cultural centre and council depot, which could include a recycling amenity centre (approximately 25 acres); • Location 2: Lands south of Ashbourne in Donaghmore, surrounded by the R135 and R135, and that these lands, if appropriate, would be suitable for a recreational public park (approximately 48 acres).
- 13 February 2017 Ashbourne carried as amended
That Meath County Council engages with the Department of Education & Skills to immediately buy lands which have already been valued at the back of Ashbourne Community School. A number of options were submitted by me that could reduce the price and extend walkways, cycle lanes and publicly lit areas for public use. It would also ease residents legitimate safety concerns in an adjacent residential estate where there are no provisions for footpaths and increasing car dependency.
- 13 February 2017 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council engages with the Department of Education & Skills to evaluate lands as identified in the map below.
- 13 February 2017 Ashbourne carried
That Ashbourne Municipal District supports the Environment Section of Meath County Council, in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, taking every measure available to them to combat the illegal dumping at Soldier Hill, Blundellstown and along the N2, which has resulted in council staff being diverted from other work to remediate these areas in the past two months. In doing so we call on these bodies to clarify actions that members of the public can take to assist them in this effort. I ask for this motion, if carried, to be sent to the Environment SPC and the JPC and seek a written response from both bodies.
- 15 February 2017 Ratoath carried
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18th January 2017 be adopted.
- 15 February 2017 Ratoath carried
To proceed to Part VIII for the Ratoath Cycle Network.
- 15 February 2017 Ratoath carried
That the 2017 Ratoath Schedule of Municipal District Works be adopted.
- 15 February 2017 Ratoath carried
That the funds deducted for CIS schemes from the Ratoath Municipal District roads budget be used for CIS schemes in the Ratoath Municipal District only.
- 16 February 2017 Laytown-Bettystown carried
I call for emergency funding to put in place road safety measures outside the Castle Glen Estate in Mornington in light of a number of recent accidents.
- 17 February 2017 Trim carried
That Trim Municipal District hosts a civic reception in recognition of the on and off field achievements of Trim Celtic in the community of South Meath over its 50 years to date with the aim of holding such a reception in April 2017, thereby accommodating the sports calendar.
- 17 February 2017 Trim deferred
In view of the passing of the motion at Meath County Council regarding additional public lighting in areas where a request is made by residents and the Gardaí, that Trim Municipal District writes to the JPC and residents associations in Mornington Heights and Pinebrook Estate informing them of this decision.
- 17 February 2017 Trim deferred
That a letter issues to all local post primary schools, youthreach centres and youth projects requesting that more young people volunteer to go on a list of helpers for Tidy Towns committees in their areas, making themselves available one Saturday per month or when specific projects are organised.
- 20 February 2017 Kells carried
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 16th January, 2016 be adopted.
- 20 February 2017 Kells carried
That the 2017 Schedule of Municipal District Works be adopted.
- 20 February 2017 Kells not recorded
That Meath County Council investigate a possible design template (to include an approximate price) for the construction of a path connecting the footpath on the N52 Mullingar Road, Kells to the end of the 60kmph speed zone.
- 20 February 2017 Kells carried
It is noted that the objectives of the NTA Sustainable Transport grant scheme are to increase the number of people using public transport and to increase walking and cycling, in particular for local trips to work, school, retail and leisure activities within the Greater Dublin Area. On that basis I am proposing the inclusion in future applications to the NTA Sustainable Transport Measures Programme of all suitable projects in the Kells Municipal District, proposed and agreed by the Kells MD Councillors at its June meeting annually.
- 20 February 2017 Kells not recorded
That the Council write to Coillte for feedback in relation to the Council taking the road leading into Girley Bog from the N52 Mullingar Road in charge.
- 22 February 2017 Navan not recorded
I propose that Navan Municipal District install chevron bollards to prevent all day parking on the roadside, outside of the FBD building, and Academy Square apartments. This has health and safety implications because parked cars are hampering the visibility of customers and residents when exiting onto Academy Street.
- 22 February 2017 Navan carried
I propose that, when considering the local area plan, Meath County Council, would make provision for a decking walkway, from the New Bridge on the N3 R147 to St Martha's Bridge.
- 22 February 2017 Navan carried
Following on from the installation of ‘No Dog Littering’ signs in Blackwater Park, that these signs are installed on a selection of streets in the town also, in particular on Flower Hill, where many regular walkers in the area have expressed annoyance and concern at the level of dog littering in the area.
- 22 February 2017 Navan carried
That Meath County Council will consider buying the former Jackie Skelly gym in Johnstown for community use.
- 6 March 2017 carried
That Meath County Council would adopt a policy of “Plain English” using National Adult Literacy Agency, Plain English guidelines when planning or revising new Meath County Council documents or ways of communicating and engaging with the public.
- 6 March 2017 withdrawn
That the funds deducted for CIS schemes from the Ratoath Municipal District Roads budget be used for CIS schemes in the Ratoath Municipal District only.
- 6 March 2017 carried
That Meath County Council supports the completion of the construction of the Navan to Dublin Rail Line as soon as is possible. That Meath County Council protect and prepare the alignment to ensure that construction can be expedited as soon as possible. That Meath County Council seek to have the construction of the line included in the National Planning Framework. Meath population has doubled to 200,000 in 35 years and it’s expected that there will be ¼ million people living in the county in the next 30 years / Go dtacaíonn Comhairle Chontae na Mí le tógáil an iarnród An Uaimh/Baile Átha Cliath comh tapa agus is féidir. Go n-ullmhóidh Comhairle Chontae na Mí an ailíniúcháin go gcríochneofar comh tapa agus is féidir é. Go n-éileoidh Comhairle Chontae na Mí tógáil an líne a bheith mar chuid den Chomhchreat Pleanála Náisiúnta. Tá daonra Chontae na Mí dúbailte go 200,000 i 35 bliain agus táthar ag tnúth go mbeidh ¼ miliúin duine ina gcónaí ann i gceann 30 bliain.
- 6 March 2017 carried
That Meath County Council begins to process the compulsory purchase of derelict sites as a matter of urgency in order to provide much needed social housing / Go dtosnóidh Comhairle Chontae na Mí an próiseas ceannach eigeántach ar shuíomhanna tréigthe, mar chás práinneach, ar mhaithe le le tithe sóisialta a chur ar fail.
- 6 March 2017 carried
That this Council requests the Government to progress the Coroner’s Bill 2015 as a matter of urgency, and to ensure that the Coroner's Bill will contain the clause to legislate for an automatic inquest into every maternal death in the state / Go n-éilíonn an Chomhairle seo ar an Rialtas, mar chás práinneach, An Bille Cróinéirí 2015 a chur chun cinn agus go gcinnteofar go mbeidh an clásal sa bhille go ndéanfadh ionchoisne usthoibríoch ar gach bás máthartha sa Stát.
- 10 March 2017 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 16th February, 2017 be adopted.
- 10 March 2017 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded
That Councillors Tom Kelly and Wayne Harding and Fiona Lawless attend the Francis Ledwidge function in Belgium.
- 10 March 2017 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That Meath County Council honour the sporting success of St.Colmcille's GAA Club in reaching the Club Intermediate All-Ireland Final and in respect of this, I propose that the Council hold a Civic Reception in Laytown-Bettystown Municipal District to mark the Club's achievements.
- 13 March 2017 Ashbourne not recorded
That Meath County Council communicates with the Department of Education and also a letter is written from Ashbourne Municipal District Councillors to propose maintaining ownership of the temporary site for the purpose of community playing fields for the three schools, Colaiste DeLacy, Gaelscoil Na Mi and Educate Together and as amenity for the community. It is noted there is no GAA playing field in the school campus and that Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA does not have sufficient capacity for the teams which currently represent the club.
- 13 March 2017 Ashbourne not recorded
That the relevant minister updates the Dog Control Act 1986 to further include an exemption for all disability assistance dogs from needing a licence.
- 13 March 2017 Ashbourne carried
To ask Meath County Council to install a pedestrian gate at Deerpark, Ashbourne, that will allow vehicular access to the Irish Water site, emergency services, the OPW and Meath County Council staff to eliminate anti social behaviour and drug dealing in the area. If there are any right of way issues, what input would Councillors have to make sure this can be installed without further delay?
- 13 March 2017 Ashbourne not recorded
To ask Meath County Council Planning and Finance to look into the feasibility and discuss the pro's and con's of an Ashbourne District Community tax or levy for new builds of housing and commercial units based on either €/ square metre or property value with all funds ring fenced for the purchase of future green open space and parkland, this will include the continued maintenance and upkeep of such space.
- 15 March 2017 Ratoath carried
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15th February, 2017 were adopted on the proposal of Councillor Brian Fitzgerald and seconded by Councillor Nick Killian.
- 20 March 2017 Kells carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 20th February, 2017 be adopted.
- 20 March 2017 Kells carried
That this estate be taken in charge.
- 20 March 2017 Kells deferred
That the current objective in the Kells Development Plan, to provide a link road between the Navan Road and Slane Road, be varied to prioritise its establishment through NTA/NRA funding rather than the current development driven means as proposed.
- 20 March 2017 Kells not recorded
That Kells Municipal District includes the provision of footpath from Drumconrath village to the GAA football pitch on the Slane Road in their Works Programme.
- 22 March 2017 Navan not recorded
Recognising the lack of community facilities in the Johnstown area and progressing the commitment shown by councillors and executive at the last municipal meeting, the council will immediately look at purchasing a suitable piece of land for a community centre. Once identified, this land should be secured and the project of building and opening this vital facility completed as soon as possible.
- 22 March 2017 Navan not recorded
In response to the levels of anti-social behaviour in the estate and out of concern and respect for the residents of Beechmount, the council take immediate steps to ensure where shared houses are in estates, tenants abide by strict codes of behaviour. In addition the council review the policy of using multiple houses in estates for shared housing.
- 22 March 2017 Navan not recorded
I call on Navan Municipal District to introduce a mid-week pilot scheme, offering one hour free for each one hour paid parking, in an effort to promote an increase in footfall and shopping in Navan town.
- 22 March 2017 Navan carried
That Meath County Council would collaborate with local mental health awareness groups as well as post-primary schools in the Navan Municipal District to set up a mobile phone application ('app') which would help those in need to have easy access to information on available services and supports.
- 22 March 2017 Navan carried
Meath County Council will effect a clearance of debris from open drain to rear of Moatville Estate, the problem which as exacerbated by dumping associated with bonfires last year.