Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 37 of 80)
- 1 October 2018 carried
This Council calls on Minister Halligan to intervene to resolve the annual difficulties occurring with the school transport scheme because the criteria about concessionary ticket allocation is not fit for purpose / Éilíonn an Chomhairle ar an Aire Halligan gníomh a dhéanamh chun na deacrachtaí bliantúla a bhaineann leis an gcóras iompar scoile, toisc nach bhfuil na critéir a bhaineann le ticéidí lamháltais a chur ar fáil cuí, a réitiú.
- 1 October 2018 carried
This Council is deeply concerned about the imminent threat of closure of up to 390 Post Offices throughout the country and the threat to the long-term future of the remaining 690 Post Offices, and calls on Government to: 1. Enact 'Private Members Dáil Motion of the 11th November, 2016.' 2. Postpone the closure of Post Offices while the Kiwi Post Bank model for the Irish Post Office network is developed./ Éilíonn an Chomhairle seo ar an Rialtas 1. An Rún Príobháideach na mBall Dála den 11 Samhain 2016 a chur chun feidhme 2. Dúnadh na hOifigí Poist a chur ar athló go dtí go bhforbrófar an múnla Kiwi Post Bank do ghréasán na nOifigí Poist Éireannach.
- 1 October 2018 carried
That Meath Co. Council calls on the Dept. of Justice and the Minister for Justice to reform the Irish Legal system as was suggested by the Troika when they arrived in Ireland / Éilíonn Comhairle Contae na Mí ar an Roinn agus an Aire Cirt athchóiriú a dhéanamh ar chóras dlíthúil na hÉireann de réir mar a dúirt an Troikea nuair a tháinig siad go hÉirinn.
- 1 October 2018 carried
I call on Meath County Council, to write to the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government requesting the Minister to ensure that Local Authorities can continue to include local needs policies in County Development Plans, and that any guidelines on rural housing, issued as a consequence of the National Planning Framework, do not prevent the granting of rural planning permission in cases of genuine local need.
- 1 October 2018 carried
To call on the Minister of Finance to abolish VAT on safety equipment for cyclists.
- 1 October 2018 carried as amended
To facilitate community lead CCTV schemes, the Council calls on the Minister for Justice and Equality to assign the role of Data Controller from the Chief Executives of the local authorities to an appropriate member of An Garda Siochána in each area.
- 1 October 2018 carried
In view of the shortage of rented accommodation for HAP scheme can the Minister review the criteria for repair and rent scheme to change it from a loan scheme to a grant, to encourage more landlords to improve the quality of their properties and make them HAP compliant / Súil caite ar an easpa lóistín ar cíos don scéim HAP, ar mhiste leis an Aire athbhreithniú a dhéanamh ar an scéim athchóiriú agus cur ar cíos chun é a athrú ó scéim iasachta go deontas ar mhaithe lena thuilleadh tiarnaí talún a mhealladh chun caighdeán a maoine a fheabhsú agus iad a bheith oiriúnach don scéim HAP.
- 8 October 2018 Ashbourne carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 10th September 2018 be adopted.
- 8 October 2018 Ashbourne carried
That the Standing Orders (Section 5) be revised to amend the hours of future meetings, to commence at 10.00am and finish no later than 12.00pm.
- 10 October 2018 Ratoath carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 12th September, 2018 be adopted.
- 10 October 2018 Ratoath carried
To commence the process as outlined.
- 10 October 2018 Ratoath carried
That the recommended option and proposed next steps be approved.
- 11 October 2018 Laytown-Bettystown not carried
Calling on Meath County Council to allocate monies from the public lighting fund towards the provision of public lighting along the Oldbridge boardwalk in 2019.
- 11 October 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried
Calling on Meath County Council to engage with Irish Cement to establish the legal framework around the community fund as set out in the conditions attached to Irish Cements grant of planning with An Bord Pleanala.
- 11 October 2018 Laytown-Bettystown deferred
To call on the Executive to include funding for two playgrounds in the upcoming Budget, one in Donacarney and one in Mornington.
- 11 October 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried
To call on the Executive to provide funding in the upcoming Budget for Coastal Restoration/Repair Works between Laytown and Bettystown.
- 15 October 2018 Kells carried
Calling on Irish Water to provide full and detailed description of the design and running of its sewage plant at Rathcairn, Athboy, Co. Meath and full explanation as to the continued failure of this plant resulting in the extremely unsatisfactory odour nuisance caused to the residents in its environs.
- 17 October 2018 Navan carried
That Meath County Council would work with a body of stakeholders (the Ramparts Canal Enhancement Group) in relation to developing the Ramparts area of Navan over a three year period. Members of the group include Navan Anglers, OPW, An Taisce and Inland Waterways.
- 17 October 2018 Navan not carried
That Meath County Council will consider facilitating commercial vehicles unloading stock for local shops on Kennedy Road between the hours of 8am and 10.30am (on the stretch from AIB entrance to PTSB). If deliveries are made later than these hours it is reported by business owners that serious traffic congestion occurs.
- 17 October 2018 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive to erect new and improved slow down signage, rumble strips and flashing orange beacons at the pedestrian crossing at the Round O Roundabout for public care and safety please.
- 17 October 2018 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive to improve / repair existing speed ramps in Parnell Park and Mc Dermotts Villas for public safety.
- 17 October 2018 Navan carried
That the Council examine and begin rectifying, liaising with stakeholders as necessary the current dangerous situation of lorries unloading at Johnstown Shopping Centre. Lorries are using the public path to park on, leading children and other pedestrians to walk onto the road to pass. These lorries are also blocking necessary sight lines for other drivers as they attempt to pass.
- 17 October 2018 Navan carried
That the council examine the current quality of Swan Lane, Navan and add this stretch of road to the municipal works list for 2019.
- 17 October 2018 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District carry out a pedestrian safety assessment at the junction behind St Oliver's Church accessed by school children from Clusker Park as they make their way to and from St Oliver's National school.
- 17 October 2018 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District, in the interest of pedestrian safety, installs an extra speed ramp in St Mary’s Park at the entrance where the link road from the N51 meets the circular road that runs around the green area in the estate.
- 19 October 2018 Trim carried
That the process for taking the road in charge be commenced.
- 19 October 2018 Trim carried
That the balance of €2,750 would be allocated for festive lighting as follows: Trim and Summerhill to each receive €650; Ballivor, Enfield and Longwood to each receive €450.
- 5 November 2018 carried
To help promote recycling at our recycling centres and reduce illegal dumping, we ask Meath County Council to consider introducing measures such as loyalty programmes, household credits or regular free recycling days for households in Meath.
- 5 November 2018 carried
This Council recognizes the challenges faced by those with intellectual and physical disabilities who are seeking part-time paid work and acknowledges the important differences securing employment would make to this group. Meath County Council will initiate a discussion with Prosper Meath and other relevant groups to explore the possibility of introducing a pilot part-time work placement for these groups clients across Council offices / Aithníonn an Chomhairle seo na dúshláin a chuireann iadsan le míchumais intleachtúla agus fisiciúla aghaidh orthu ag cuardach oibre páirt-aimseartha íoctha agus aithníonn sí an thabhacht a bhainfí le fostaíocht don ghrúpa seo.Cuirfidh Comhairle Chontae na Mí tús le plé le Prosper Meath agus grúpaí leasmhara eile chun imscrúdú a dhéanamh ar na féidearthachtaí maidir le scéim shocrúcháin oibre páirt-aimseartha píolótach do chliaint na ngrúpaí seo in oifigí na Comhairle.
- 5 November 2018 not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to appoint a Graveyard Officer to deal with the allocations of plots around the county.
- 5 November 2018 carried
Recognising the process and particulars of Local Government funding as inherently problematic and unsatisfactory, this Council calls on the Government, either by way of extension of scope of the current Local Property Tax Review or by separate independent review, to conduct a full and comprehensive review of Local Government funding in Ireland in order to move towards a more efficient and effective system better reflective of the important role of Local Authorities in 21st Century Ireland / An próiséas agus faoi mar a fheidhmíonn cistiúcháin na Rialtas áitiúil aitheanta a bheith amach 's amach lochtach agus neamhshásúil, glaíonn an Chomhairle seo ar an Rialtas, trí leathnú réimse an athbhreithnithe ar Cháin Maoine Áitiúla nó trí athbhreithniú neamhspleách, athbhreithniú iomlán agus cuimsitheach ar chistiúcháin na Rialtas áitiúil in Éirinn a dhéanamh ar mhaithe le bogadh i dtreo córas níos éifeachtaí a léiríonn tábhacht na Rialtas áitiúil in Éirinn na 21ú Aoise.
- 12 November 2018 Ashbourne carried
Install, as a matter of urgency, motion type detectors to all pedestrian lights in Ashbourne town centre, to include Frederick Street, Bridge Street, Castle Street and the Dublin road Deerpark junction to facilitate better peak traffic flow.
- 14 November 2018 Ratoath carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 10th October, 2018 be adopted.
- 14 November 2018 Ratoath carried
That the minutes of the Special Finance Meeting held on 1st November, 2018 be adopted.
- 15 November 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried
To call on the Executive to include funding for two playgrounds in the upcoming Budget, one in Donacarney and one in Mornington.
- 16 November 2018 Trim carried
This Municipal District agrees to write to the recycling facility in Trim requesting that registered charities be except from re cycling charges in view of the financial difficulties they often find themselves in.
- 16 November 2018 Trim carried as amended
This Municipal District agrees to write to all suitable vacant commercial properties in the Trim area as part of the rates collection process to encourage them to consider using their properties for residential lettings to ease the housing shortage in Trim and encourage urban regeneration.
- 16 November 2018 Trim carried
That this Municipal District asks Meath County Council to undertake an extensive advertising campaign to encourage all owners of suitable vacant commercial properties in the Trim area to consider using their properties for residential lettings to ease the housing shortage in Trim and encourage urban regeneration.
- 19 November 2018 carried
Meath County Council adopts, for the financial year ending 31st December 2019 the Annual Budget set out in Tables A – F
- 19 November 2018 carried
That Meath County Council determines in accordance with the Budget as adopted the rate as set out in Table A and Column (7) of Table C to be the annual rate on valuation to be levied for the financial year ending 31st December 2019 for the purposes set out in Table A and Table C – the rate @ 69.6245 and net effective valuation €534,488
- 19 November 2018 carried
Formal Determination of the Rates Vacancy Refund Rate
- 19 November 2018 carried
That Meath County Council approves of the transfer to capital account of the sums provided for various capital purposes in the Annual Budget for 2019 as adopted.
- 19 November 2018 carried
That Meath County Council approves the estimated over expenditure for financial year 31st December 2018 as set out in Table A – F and outturn details.
- 19 November 2018 carried
To adopt the Business Support Scheme, 2019 in accordance with Section 66 of the Local Government Act 2001
- 21 November 2018 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District installs a yellow box or a similar practical measure at the entrance to Troytown Heights on the R162 (Proudstown Road).
- 21 November 2018 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive, without any further delay, to close off the Alleyway in Ferndale Estate between 142 and 143 for public safety.
- 21 November 2018 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive to ensure, with the huge construction of houses out Windtown Road , Simonstown , Farganstown and on the Commons Road, that there are plenty of green areas for children to play on and that the Developers be required to construct playgrounds and soccer/rugby pitches to encourage children to play sports and provide other facilities such as a clubhouse for meeting rooms, changing rooms, etc.
- 21 November 2018 Navan carried
That Meath Council will include Old Johnstown Village in their 2019 Roadworks Programme. This village has to endure serious volumes of traffic in an area where the infrastructure is about to crumble. In recent years population growth in Old Johnstown has exploded and Meath County Council has been in receipt of huge levies. In this light it is now time for the residents to see some investment in their village.
- 21 November 2018 Navan carried
I call on Meath County Council to carry out a report on Navan's old housing estates, including those recently taken in charge, with a view to erecting proper number signage at the beginning of each internal road or avenue. Examples of estates in question are Emmet Terrace, St Fenian's Terrace, St Patrick's Terrace, Limekiln and Glenveigh.
- 21 November 2018 Navan carried
I propose the motion to discuss increasing the number of bins in the Navan area.