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Meath County Council

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  • 19 June 2017 Kells carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15th May, 2017 be adopted.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Bryan Reilly
    Seconder
    Michael Gallagher
  • 19 June 2017 Ashbourne carried

    That Meath County Council carries out a feasibility study on the cost, design and requirement for a new bridge over the Broadmeadow River on the Milltown Road in Ashbourne.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Seán Smith
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 19 June 2017 Kells carried

    That a final decision on the wording for the bench would be deferred to the July meeting to allow further consideration to take place.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Sarah Reilly
    Seconder
    Seán Drew
  • 19 June 2017 Ashbourne not recorded

    To ask Meath County Council to utilise a one acre site on Hunter's lane for a designated park & ride and overflow parking area as part of an integrated public transport system and to improve road, cyclist and pedestrian safety on Hunter's Lane. This land is designated as being on a flood plain and is not suitable for building on.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 19 June 2017 Kells carried

    That a letter would issue to the HSE asking that this cluster, and a cluster in Dromone, be investigated.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Bryan Reilly
    Seconder
    Seán Drew
  • 19 June 2017 Ashbourne not recorded

    I call for a replacement of the 4 Jobsbridge workers with 4 full time outdoor staff as soon as possible to help with basic services in the Ashbourne district.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Darren O’Rourke
  • 19 June 2017 Ashbourne carried

    That this Municipal District will write to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs supporting the call for the extension of the Terms of Reference of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes to include St. Clare's, Stamullen.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Darren O’Rourke
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 19 June 2017 Ashbourne carried

    That this Municipal District calls on the OPW to kindly replace the gate at the entrance to the hill of Skyrne which is in disrepair and to fix the climbing stones.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Claire O’Driscoll
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 19 June 2017 Ashbourne carried

    That this Municipal District invites a representative from the OPW to a Municipal District meeting to present their plan for the Hill of Tara.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Claire O’Driscoll
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 3 July 2017 carried

    That Meath County Council calls on the Irish Government to develop a comprehensive White Paper on Irish Unity.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Sinead Burke
    Seconder
    Councillor Eimear Ferguson
  • 3 July 2017 carried

    This Council writes to the Minister for Health calling for the Fair Deal scheme criteria to be changed without delay to facilitate care in people's own homes / Aontaíonn an Chomhairle seo le litir a scríobh chuig an Aire Sláinte ag impí air go n-athródh critéir an Fair Deal scheme gan moill ar mhaithe le cúram daoine ina dtithe féin a h-éascú.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Caroline Lynch
    Seconder
    Councillor Noel French
  • 3 July 2017 carried

    This meeting calls on Meath County Council to address the issue of the management of green open spaces in residential areas within this county.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Jim Holloway
    Seconder
    Councillor Joe Fox
  • 3 July 2017 withdrawn

    Given the continual number of road deaths both nationally and county wide Meath County Council is requesting the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to implement a traffic management/speed control programme in our rural villages/towns using camera detection technology.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Noel French
    Seconder
    Councillor Enda Flynn
  • 3 July 2017 carried as amended

    Meath County Councillors call on the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government to set up a support agency for owners and management companies to help rectify housing units within defective residential developments built during the Celtic Tiger era, in particular those with defective or non-existent firewalls.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Joe Fox
  • 3 July 2017 carried

    I call on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to request eFlow to permit Leap Card holders to pay for motorway tolls using Leap cards and offer bundled savings for commuters.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’ Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
  • 3 July 2017 carried

    Meath County Council calls on the Department of the Environment to amend the current threshold of 100,000 tonnes as set by Class 5 of the Waste Management (Facility Permit & Certificate of Registration) Regulations 2007, as amended, to at least 300,000 tonnes / Glaonn Comhairle Chontae na Mí ar an Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na haeráide agus Comhshaoil athrú a dhéanamh ar an tairseach reatha de 100,000 tona a leagadh síos ag Rang 5 de na Rialacháin um Bainistíocht Dramhaíola (Cead Saoráidí agus Ceadúnas Clárúcháin) 2007,leasaithe, suas go 300,000 tona ar a laghad.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
    Seconder
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
  • 10 July 2017 Ashbourne carried

    To ask Meath County Council Transport Department to add to this year’s summer resurfacing road works program the R135 section between Dunnes Stores and Castle street (A),North of Frederick St and the section between the Alderbrook/Deerpark junction and the 9 mile stone roundabout (B).

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Seán Smith
  • 10 July 2017 Ashbourne carried

    That the Meath County Council Fire Officer and Ashbourne Municipal District Area Manager and local elected members would meet with representatives of The Briars Housing estate, Ashbourne in order to play a constructive part in resolving outstanding issues there.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Darren O’Rourke
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 12 July 2017 Ratoath carried

    That the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 14th June, 2017 be adopted.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    Nick Killian
  • 12 July 2017 Ratoath carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 14th June, 2017 be adopted.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Gerry O’Connor
    Seconder
    Nick Killian
  • 12 July 2017 Ratoath carried

    To consider and, if thought fit, to approve for public display the “Draft Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits) County of Meath Bye-Laws (No.2) 2017, subject to there being no objection from An Garda Síochána on or before the 27th July 2017.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Nick Killian
    Seconder
    Maria Murphy
  • 12 July 2017 Ratoath carried

    To receive and consider the Chief Executive’s Report in accordance with Part 8 of the Planning & Development Act 2000–2016 and the Planning & Development Regulations 2001–2015 on proposed housing development of 17 houses at Saint Oliver’s Park, Ratoath and if thought fit to approve the report.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Nick Killian
    Seconder
    Gillian Toole
  • 12 July 2017 Ratoath carried

    To consider taking in charge the following and the making of a declaration that the roads within these developments shall be public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2016: Somerville, Ratoath.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    Maria Murphy
  • 17 July 2017 Kells carried

    That Meath County Council would explore the possibility of upgrading the junction at Cross Street/John Street, making it safer for motorists and pedestrians.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Johnny Guirke
    Seconder
    Bryan Reilly
  • 17 July 2017 Kells carried

    We call on Meath County Council to undertake a drainage and rainwater system survey as soon as possible in Kells Business Park.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Michael Gallagher
    Seconder
    Eugene Cassidy
  • 19 July 2017 Navan deferred

    Can I call on the Executive to consider the acquisition of any unoccupied or derelict properties, both residential and commercial, for example Flowerhill, Abbeylands, so these vacant properties could be used to reduce the housing waiting list in Navan, which may in return reduce anti social behaviour concerns on these empty sites and on the commercial side could create employment for young people and children with special needs.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Wayne Forde
    Seconder
    —
  • 19 July 2017 carried

    To consider the proposed variation and the Chief Executive’s report on submissions received in respect of material alterations to Variation No. 1 of the Kells Development Plan 2013-2019 and if thought fit to resolve to make the variation with or without further modification or refuse to make the variation, pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2016.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Sarah Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 19 July 2017 Navan deferred

    Can I call on the Executive to look into making the Pedestrian Crossing just before the fire station on the Kells road safer for pedestrians, cyclists and children, as there have been a number of accidents at this crossing over the years.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Wayne Forde
    Seconder
    —
  • 19 July 2017 carried

    To consider the proposed variation and the Chief Executive’s report on submissions received in respect of material alterations to Variation No. 2 of the Navan Development Plan 2009-2015 and if thought fit to resolve to make the variation with or without further modification or refuse to make the variation, pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2016.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Sarah Reilly
  • 19 July 2017 Navan deferred

    That yellow box markings be installed at Silverlawn for residents exiting their estate onto the Ratholdron Road.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    —
  • 19 July 2017 Navan deferred

    For health and safety reasons, that Abbeygrove residents are allowed to erect a fence on their boundary ditch at 102 to 103, an open green area where children play, in order to make safe the location and give better protection to children while at play.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    —
  • 19 July 2017 Navan deferred

    That Navan Municipal District recognises that 95 vacant retail units in Navan is an unacceptably high number, with the amount of vacancies curtailing business, employment, customer choice and aesthetically portrays the town in a poor image and that Navan Municipal District Councillors call on Meath County Council's Planning and Economic Development Department to initiate discussions with relevant stakeholders to look at ways in which Navan could be marketed better with a view to reducing the number of commercial vacancies.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Reilly
    Seconder
    —
  • 19 July 2017 Navan deferred

    That Navan Municipal District Councillors call on the HSE to utilise the old council grounds adjacent to Our Lady's Hospital for the construction of a Primary Care Unit for Navan as committed to by the HSE under the original plans for the development of the Primary Care Network.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Reilly
    Seconder
    —
  • 19 July 2017 Navan deferred

    That Navan Municipal District of Meath County Council calls on Bus Éireann to provide via Town Bus Service a link for residents of Navan to the new County Council headquarters at Buvinda House.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Jim Holloway
    Seconder
    —
  • 19 July 2017 Navan deferred

    That Navan Municipal District erects signage at all Council playgrounds and parks, with the relevant post code, so as to facilitate emergency services when responding to an emergency call. Can we also encourage all local sporting and recreational venues to follow suit.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
    Seconder
    —
  • 21 July 2017 Trim carried

    That Trim Municipal District write to the clerk of Trim Courthouse and request a no smoking policy be introduced outside the courthouse due to the long standing litter problem which is impacting on the image of the Trim Castle area of the town.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Caroline Lynch
    Seconder
    Councillor Ronan McKenna
  • 21 July 2017 Trim carried

    In light of the current difficulties facing Ballivor Community Library Trim Municipal District requests that Meath Library service and the Community section of Meath County Council meet as soon as possible with the library committee to formulate a response in order that this vital service in the Ballivor area is not disrupted.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Caroline Lynch
    Seconder
    Councillor Noel French
  • 4 September 2017 carried

    For Meath County Council to call on the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, to recognise Laytown, Bettystown, Mornington and Donacarney as individual villages for the purpose of the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Eimear Ferguson
  • 4 September 2017 Trim carried

    In view of the lack of emergency accommodation in the Trim area, that Trim Municipal District Councillors request that Meath County Council purchase a minimum of two houses under its acquisitions programme which can provide transitional accommodation for families and single occupancy units which are both needed in the area.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Caroline Lynch
    Seconder
    Councillor Enda Flynn
  • 4 September 2017 not recorded

    That Meath County Council put compulsory purchase orders on vacant buildings in order to provide homes and reduce dereliction.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Noel French
    Seconder
    —
  • 4 September 2017 carried

    For Meath County Council to prepare a document for the consideration of the members detailing the following: The revenue generated and the operating cost of paid parking across the county and per Municipal District. The annual cost of paid parking bye-law enforcement across the county and per Municipal District. The cost implication (€/%) to Commercial Rates if parking charges were to be abolished with the retention of enforcement for time limits and illegal parking.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Councillor Francis Deane
  • 4 September 2017 carried as amended

    I call on Meath County Council to contact every land owner with residential zoned lands in urban settlements along the Dublin Meath Border, requesting details if they intend to facilitate the development of these lands during this housing crisis as per the parameters of the current County Development Plan.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’ Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Wayne Harding
  • 4 September 2017 not recorded

    I call on Meath County Council to tender for a security company to provide swift security services on call as needed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to deal with illegal occupation of social housing units and to deal with anti-social tenants as needed in prompt timeframes.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’ Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Wayne Harding
  • 4 September 2017 not recorded

    Recognising the efforts of Meath County Council and commending the hard work of all those involved in resolving the recent major water shortages in the county, this Council calls on Irish Water to carry out a full assessment of the county's critical water infrastructure and to provide this information to elected members and officials at the earliest opportunity / Á áithint iarrachtaí Chomhairle Chontae na Mí agus moladh a thabhairt don dian-obair a rinneadh ar mhaithe le réiteach na géarghanntanais uisce a bhíodh ann sa chontae le déanaí, glaonn an Chomhairle ar Uisce Éireann lán-imscrúdú a dhéanamh ar bhonneagar uisce criticiúil an Chontae agus an t-eolas seo a thabhairt do na baill tofa agus na hoifigigh chomh luath agus is féidir.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Eimear Ferguson
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Keogan
  • 4 September 2017 not recorded

    To call on the Minister to outline the Department's budget for the HAP scheme for 2017 and 2018 and to allow HAP tenants to continue to accrue time on the social housing list while awaiting a transfer? D'fhiafródh Sinn Féin den Aire breac-chuntas a thabhairt ar bhuiséad na Ranna don scéim HAP i 2017 agus 2018? agus cead a thabhairt do thionóntaí HAP am a chur le chéile ar liosta feithimh tithíochta an Údaráis Áitiúil fad is atá siad ag fanacht ar aistriú.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Caroline Lynch
    Seconder
    Councillor Joe Reilly
  • 11 September 2017 Ashbourne carried

    To ask Ashbourne Municipal District Councillors to support a town twinning proposal with Corcubión (Comarca de Finisterre), Galicia, Spain, the twinning to be based on the following four headings: cultural, musical, linguistic and trade.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Seán Smith
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 11 September 2017 carried

    That the council not vary the basic rate of Local Property Tax for 2017 in respect of residential properties in County Meath in accordance with the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012, as amended.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Tom Kelly
  • 11 September 2017 Ashbourne carried

    That Meath County Council arranges a Civic Reception for representatives of the Confederation of European Baseball during their visit to Ashbourne to review Baseball Ireland's application to host the European Baseball Championships in 2018 at the International Baseball Centre, on a date agreed with Baseball Ireland.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Seán Smith
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 11 September 2017 Ashbourne carried

    That increased funding be allocated in budget 2018 to facilitate upgrade works and additional maintenance on recently taken in charge retail areas, Killegland and Declan Streets, to include a compilation of priorities needed on the streets and to include linkages through Killegland Street and Frederick Street as well as periodic cleaning of pavements.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Seán Smith
  • 13 September 2017 Ratoath carried

    The Parish of Dunboyne & Kilbride wishes to erect a wall for the storage of urns/ashes at the back of the graveyard at Rooske Road, Dunboyne. It is intended that the Parish will arrange for the building of the wall and manage the internment of the ashes. The cost of building the wall will be recouped by the costs paid for the wall spaces. Could Meath County Council please work with the Parish and give permission for the wall to be erected in the field behind the graveyard.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Maria Murphy
    Seconder
    Councillor Gerry O’Connor