Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 33 of 80)
- 5 February 2018 carried as amended
Sinn Féin calls on Meath County Council to set up a housing task force without delay to work with all relevant stakeholders to accelerate the process of resolving the housing crisis in the County /Éilíonn Sinn Féin ar Chomhairle Chontae na Mí tascfhórsa tithíochta a bhunú gan mhoill chun comhoibriú a dhéanamh leis na leaspháirtithe ábhartha go léir le luas a chur leis an ngéarchéim tithíochta a réitiú sa Chontae.
- 5 February 2018 carried as amended
That Meath County Council Councillors oppose the development of a non-medically supervised drug rehabilitation facility at Ballivor by Narconon.
- 5 February 2018 carried
To further encourage recycling by standardising charges and accepted materials we call on the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment to facilitate the recycling of other household waste goods that are not covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
- 5 February 2018 carried as amended
I call on Meath County Council to write to the Minister of Transport, Sport and Tourism and the National Transport Authority requesting they add additional trains with commuter carriages to the Dunboyne and M3 Parkway service.
- 5 February 2018 carried
I call on Meath County Council to write to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government requesting the increase of the gross income limit of joint applicants under the new Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan to €100,000.
- 5 February 2018 carried
Meath County Council warmly welcomes the Minister for Health's €8m. new funding allocation to facilitate the provision of 12 new respite care facilities. It asks the Minister to locate one of the proposed new dedicated respite homes in Meath.
- 5 February 2018 deferred
That Meath County Council: • supports the establishment of an annual national “Make Way Day”, • will write to an Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD, and to each individual Minister and Minister of State, calling on them to support, establish, fund and resource an annual national “Make Way Day” which would be localised in each region, • will annually support and promote a local #MakeWayMeath campaign as part of the wider “Make Way Day”’ We further propose that Meath lead the way on this issue and contact the Chief Executives and Mayors in all local authorities all over Ireland asking them to join with us in supporting a national #MakeWayDay2018.
- 12 February 2018 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council progresses with putting in place a byelaw to allow for a designated taxi rank area in Ashbourne.
- 12 February 2018 Ashbourne carried
That, as a matter of urgency, Meath County Council appoints the places (“appointed stands”) at which taxis may stand for hire in Frederick Street, Ashbourne (in accordance with the Taxi Regulation act 2013) and to also include the erection and provision of the appropriate signage.
- 12 February 2018 Ashbourne deferred
That Meath County Council identifies the N2 Brink Cross through TII’s HD15 safety process as requiring upgrading and the installation of public lighting and that Meath County Council submit a proposal and make an application for funding under this scheme.
- 12 February 2018 Ashbourne carried
To ask the Transportation and Planning Departments to engage with the new owners of the Ashbourne Retail Park to investigate the feasibility of providing a Park n’ Ride facility within the location. This should form part of an overall parking and public transport strategy for Ashbourne. I can confirm that the new owners are willing to engage.
- 14 February 2018 Ratoath carried
I call on Meath County Council to write to the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment and eir plc, to clarify and provide an update on the planned roll out of eFibre from the Tara Exchange to households in Dunsany, Kilmessan and Kiltale.
- 14 February 2018 Ratoath carried
That the members of the Municipal District resolve to install a 60km speed limit from the Castlefarm roundabout to the Bogroad junction on the Dunboyne/Maynooth road as soon as possible in the interest of public safety.
- 15 February 2018 Laytown-Bettystown deferred
We call on Meath County Council to allocate monies from the 2018 Capital Investment Plan towards a topographical study to progress the proposed Duleek Bypass as set out in the current Meath County Development Plan.
- 19 February 2018 Kells carried
Confirmation of minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on 15th January, 2018.
- 19 February 2018 Kells carried
To consider and adopt the 2018 Schedule of Municipal District Works.
- 19 February 2018 Kells carried
That a full review of all parking facilities (to include the car park on Chipper Lane) in Kells be conducted. This review will determine any present health and safety concerns, capacity issues and present/future requirements.
- 21 February 2018 Navan deferred
Can I call on the Executive to erect gates in Silverlawns at the alleyways between 176 and 177 leading to 129 and 128 , also alleyway from 90C and 90 leading to 11 and Adam Gayles on the Rathauldron Road to allow controlled access for the residents and service users to discourage anti social behaviour in these alleyways during the hours of darkness.
- 21 February 2018 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive to address the issue of trees from Blackwater water Park becoming overgrown , blocking Light , and restricting plant growth in the rear of the gardens of residents houses of the Silverlawns estate that back on to the Park.
- 21 February 2018 Navan carried
That this Council will, at the earliest convenience, install an accessible parking bay big enough to accommodate a mini bus at either or both of the following locations: Outside the gates of Blackwater Park and/or inside the car park within Blackwater Park.
- 21 February 2018 Navan carried
That the Engineer will examine the viability and cost of upgrading the current signal-less pedestrian crossing from Columban's Crescent to Beaufort College.
- 21 February 2018 Navan carried
I propose that Navan Municipal District gives permission to Johnstown Tidy Towns Association to erect 'Welcome to Johnstown' signage on the green areas in Johnstown Wood/Metges Road. Also permission was given, through Navan Town Council, to erect signage for Johnstown Wood Avenue some five years ago but this signage as yet has not been erected.
- 21 February 2018 Navan not recorded
That Navan Municipal District will write to owners of derelict sites within Navan Municipal District to secure their properties and that Navan Municipal District will investigate the possibility of passing a by law to enforce property owners to take responsibility for their derelict properties, several of which are targeted for fires or anti social behaviour.
- 21 February 2018 Navan carried
Meath County Council will restore road pavement and footpaths at The Grove Athlumney.
- 21 February 2018 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District calls on the Executive of Meath County Council to meet with the owners of commercial derelict sites in Navan so to ascertain what plans if any they may have to upgrade their properties.
- 21 February 2018 Navan carried
I propose the motion to seek funding for the upgrading and resurfacing of roads in Abbey Grove, specifically to cover the works at the second turn on the left hand side of the estate.
- 21 February 2018 Navan carried
I propose the motion to seek funding for the upgrading and resurfacing of part of the road from Bohermeen to Greetiagh, specifically where the road had previously been covered with an anti skid surface.
- 21 February 2018 Navan carried
Calling on Meath County Council to connect the lights at Abbeylands Rathaldron road junction to the SCAT system.
- 5 March 2018 deferred
To call on Meath County Council to erect signage to prevent any unauthorised vehicles blocking any emergency entrance and exits of slipways in any part of Meath.
- 5 March 2018 carried
The members of Meath County Council call on the Transportation SPC to investigate the use of feeder hoppers (fixed & mobile) at various locations throughout the county to better utilise existing resources and, where appropriate, expand the gritting routes. If the SPC deems the proposal feasible, a proposal for full adoption be brought before the Council. This is an attempt to address the problems highlighted to Councillors at the previous review of the gritting routes.
- 5 March 2018 carried
In light of Meath GAA obtaining planning permission for the re-development of Páirc Tailteainn, I call on Meath County Council to help give whatever support, financial or otherwise, as the venture will not only benefit the surrounding area of Navan town, but also the whole sporting fraternity in the county also / Súil caite ar chead pleanála CLG na Mí Páirc Tailteain a athfhorbairt, éilím ar Chomhairle Chontae na Mí cibé tacaíocht, airgeadais nó eile, a thabhairt toisc go mbainfidh tairbhe ní amháin do cheantair maguaird na hUaimhe ach do bhráithreachas spóirt iomlán an Chontae leis chomh maith.
- 5 March 2018 carried as amended
Meath County Council recognises that homes to rent and to purchase are becoming increasingly unaffordable and calls on government to; Immediately introduce ambitious affordable rental and purchase housing schemes led by Local Authorities, and where appropriate, Approved Housing Bodies and Housing Co-operatives with clear annual targets for all local authorities; and to Design the Home Building Finance Ireland fund to prioritise loan finance to small and medium sized builders participating in Council led affordable housing schemes / Aithníonn Comhairle Chontae na Mí go bhfuil tithe ar cíos agus le ceannach ag éirí níos do-acmhainne go méadaitheach agus éilíonn sí ar an rialtas; scéimeanna uaillmhianacha inacmhainne ar thithe a cheannach agus a chur ar cíos curtha chun cinn ag Údaráis Áitiúla mar is cuí, Comhlachtaí Ceadaithe Tithíochta agus Comharchumainn Tithíochta le spriocanna bliantúla soiléire do gach údaras áitiúil; agus ciste Mhaoiniú Tógáil Tí na hÉireann a dhearadh ar mhaithe le maoiniú do thógálaithe beaga agus meánmhéide a ghlacann páirt i scéimeanna tithe inacmhainne treoraithe ag Comhairlí a chur chun cinn.
- 5 March 2018 carried
That Meath County Councillors call on the Minister for Health to conduct an urgent review of the criteria for eligibility for the Primary Medical Certificate.
- 5 March 2018 carried
That Meath County Council: • supports the establishment of an annual national “Make Way Day”, • will write to an Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, TD, and to each individual Minister and Minister of State, calling on them to support, establish, fund and resource an annual national “Make Way Day” which would be localised in each region, • will annually support and promote a local #MakeWayMeath campaign as part of the wider “Make Way Day”’ We further propose that Meath lead the way on this issue and contact the Chief Executives and Mayors in all local authorities all over Ireland asking them to join with us in supporting a national #MakeWayDay2018.
- 5 March 2018 carried
I call on Meath County Council to write to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government to fully oppose any power transfer (Executive Functions) from the county boundaries to the proposed new directly elected mayor for Dublin.
- 7 March 2018 Ratoath carried
To suspend Standing Orders to discuss the water crisis in Ratoath.
- 7 March 2018 Ratoath carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 14th February, 2018 be adopted.
- 7 March 2018 Ratoath deferred
To consider taking in charge of and the making of a declaration that the roads within the developments shall be public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2017. The Laurels Housing Estate, Dunboyne; Ard Cluain Housing Estate, Clonee.
- 7 March 2018 Ratoath not recorded
Calling on the Chief Executive to outline a definitive timeline for the delivery of the CFram report for Dunboyne. Bearing in mind that any undue delay will affect the delivery of a new Further Education facility for 1000 students at Dunboyne.
- 7 March 2018 Ratoath carried
I call on Meath County Council, to write to the Minister for Education requesting a funding update for the delivery of a permanent building for Dunboyne College of Further Education - Meath's only third level facility.
- 12 March 2018 Ashbourne carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 12th February 2018 be adopted.
- 12 March 2018 Ashbourne carried
That Standing Orders be suspended in order to thank all Council staff for their work during the recent adverse weather conditions.
- 12 March 2018 Ashbourne carried
That the roads within Crenigans Bánóg, Ashbourne be taken in charge and declared public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2017.
- 12 March 2018 Ashbourne carried
That the meeting be extended by fifteen minutes.
- 12 March 2018 Ashbourne carried
That Councillor Claire O’Driscoll be appointed to the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee.
- 13 March 2018 Laytown-Bettystown withdrawn
I request that regular updates be given to the Laytown/Bettystown area in relation to the progression of works on the unstable wall on the N51 in Slane Village.
- 13 March 2018 Laytown-Bettystown deferred
We call on Meath County Council to allocate monies from the 2018 Capital Investment Plan towards a topographical study to progress the proposed Duleek Bypass as set out in the current Meath County Development Plan.
- 13 March 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried as amended
We, the members of the Laytown Bettystown Municipal District, request that Minister of State, Kevin Boxer Moran, with responsibility for the OPW, investigate the possibility of a compulsory purchase order to be put in place for securing St Michael's Abbey in Duleek in the interest of our national heritage, given that St. Michael's is the oldest Abbey in Ireland.
- 13 March 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried
To call on the Council to make every effort to provide additional slipway access to the River Boyne between Slane and Drogheda.
- 16 March 2018 Trim carried
Trim Municipal District calls on Meath County Council to develop a policy in reference to the allocation and retention of School Traffic wardens in the County in order to provide clarity regarding this issue going forward.