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Meath County Council

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  • 13 February 2019 Ratoath carried

    That the meeting be extended by thirty minutes.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Gerry O’Connor
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 13 February 2019 Ratoath carried

    That the 2019 Schedule of Municipal District Works for Ratoath be adopted.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Gerry O’Connor
  • 14 February 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17th January, 2019 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Paddy Meade
    Seconder
    Sharon Keogan
  • 14 February 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the findings of the draft Beach Management Plan and recommendations there from be accepted, noting that the specific provisions from the Natura Impact Statement relating to dogs on leads and horses will require revisions to the 2010 Foreshore Bye Laws, the ultimate approval of which come before the full Council following the statutory consultation process.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    —
    Seconder
    —
  • 14 February 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the 2019 Schedule of Municipal District Works for Laytown-Bettystown be adopted.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Stephen McKee
  • 15 February 2019 Trim not recorded

    Trim Municipal District calls on the planning and Housing section to engage in a short scoping exercise to determine the viability of the old St. Mary's school building in St Patricks street being purchased from the Dept of Education and that planning would also consider an alternative green field site for the two primary schools in the town to create an Education and youth campus.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Caroline Lynch
    Seconder
    Councillor Noel French
  • 18 February 2019 Kells carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21st January 2019 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    David Gilroy
    Seconder
    Sarah Reilly
  • 18 February 2019 Kells carried

    That the 2019 Schedule of Municipal District Works for Kells be adopted.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    —
    Seconder
    —
  • 20 February 2019 Navan deferred

    Can I call on the Executive to erect a monument of Larry Campbell, who worked tirelessly for Navan Municipal District in keeping Navan so clean.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Wayne Forde
    Seconder
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
  • 20 February 2019 Navan carried

    Can I call on the Executive to consider the provision of a heritage centre in the Town Hall on Watergate Street and consider the suggestion / idea of a tourist office at the front of this building going forward.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Wayne Forde
    Seconder
    Councillor Francis Deane
  • 20 February 2019 Navan carried

    That Meath County Council will work with the newly formed Navan Municipal Tidy Towns Committee in an effort to address litter blackspots in the Navan area.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Wayne Forde
  • 20 February 2019 Navan carried

    I propose that Navan Municipal District would put a budget plan in place to address issues in relation to overgrown trees in Navan housing estates.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
  • 20 February 2019 Navan carried

    That this council, by recognizing the importance of promoting our local heritage and by ensuring pedestrian safety, will consult with the relevant stakeholders with a view to installing suitable and effective public lighting across Kilcarn Bridge.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 20 February 2019 Navan carried

    That Navan Municipal District, in support of the Clusker Park Residents Neighbourhood Watch and the fantastic work they are doing for their estate, will erect a no alcohol sign on the large green area of the estate, similar to the sign on display at the playground on Borden Keel.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
    Seconder
    Councillor Jim Holloway
  • 20 February 2019 Navan carried

    To further encourage sustainable modes of transport, to deliver on the Navan Transport Plan and to further advance Navan 2030 Navan Municipal District will provide assistance, where appropriate, by way of grant aid for the installation of bicycle stands and shelters within schools in Navan town.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Jim Holloway
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 20 February 2019 Navan carried

    In the interest of safety, I propose the motion to seek funding for the installation of railings on the edge of the front green at Elm View Close, Clogherboy.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 20 February 2019 Navan carried

    I propose the motion to investigate the possibility of closing the alleyways in Silverlawns and to install lighting in the same alleyways in Silverlawns. Also to install an extra light on the pathway at the back of the Centra shop and to request that Silverlawns be included in the new Public Lighting Scheme.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
    Seconder
    Councillor Wayne Forde
  • 20 February 2019 Navan withdrawn

    Navan Municipal District sends solidarity and support to our nurses and midwives who are engaged in strike action to demand a safe, fully staffed, functioning health service that values and pays them as essential skilled workers.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    —
  • 20 February 2019 Navan not recorded

    That Navan Municipal District engages with leaders from the local business, tourism and heritage sectors and other relevant stakeholders with a view to establishing a committee tasked with publishing and promoting a tourism and economic strategy for Navan.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
  • 8 March 2019 Trim carried

    Recognising Trim Town as an important heritage and tourist destination and supporting the call of Trim Tidy Towns, that Trim Municipal District will make the necessary arrangements to ensure Trim Town centre remains a poster free area during the upcoming Local and European Elections.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Caroline Lynch
    Seconder
    Councillor Noel French
  • 11 March 2019 Kells carried

    That the Council provide proper tour bus parking in Kells town before this summer tourist season.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
    Seconder
    Councillor Sarah Reilly
  • 11 March 2019 Ashbourne not recorded

    To ask Meath County Council to assist in the realigning, clearing of drains and the reinstatement of public lighting at Garden City shopping centre. Having read the taking in charge file on the Garden City development in the late 90’s. It is not clear if this area was taken in charge or not. There is an ownership issue that also needs to be legally defined or clarified in relation to personal injury claims. There are currently 11 businesses in the shopping area and 3 residential apartments.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 11 March 2019 Kells carried

    This Council directs that all Carrick Street residents who have being designated Maudlin Street Car Parking Resident Permits be issued with replacement Permits designated for the Fair Green Car Park and that any new Permits issued to Carrick Street residents be designated for the Fair Green Car Park.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Seán Drew
    Seconder
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
  • 11 March 2019 Ashbourne carried

    Following an extensive study on the river Broadmeadow commissioned by Ashbourne Tidy Towns and the finding that high levels of ammonia and phosphorous are entering the river at various points, can I ask Meath County Council Environment Section to investigate misconnections in the urban part of the river environs from Churchfields and Donaghmore/Ashbourne GAA to Ashbourne Golf club.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 12 March 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried as amended

    That Meath County Council calls on Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, to use his good office to assist Meath County Council to acquire the old Donovan Shopping Centre in the Anchorage, Bettystown, for community use as a public library, and would the Minister write to ACC Bank, the charge holder of the premises, supporting the Meath County Council plan to acquire this derelict property in a prime town center location, and ask the Bank to engage positively with Meath County Council to conclude a deal to everyone’s satisfaction as soon as possible.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Eimear Ferguson
  • 13 March 2019 Ratoath not recorded

    I call on Meath County Council to write to the Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport to request emergency funding for urgent safety measures to realign the Mullagh Cross (R125/ R156) junction.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Nick Killian
  • 13 March 2019 Ratoath carried

    I call on Meath County Council, to write to the Minister of Transport Tourism and Sport, Iarnród Éireann Management and the National Transport Authority requesting they reinstate free parking at Dunboyne Train station due to the recent failures in public transport leading to traffic choas in the south Meath area.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 20 March 2019 Navan carried

    That Navan Municipal District carry out a feasibility study on the provision of ‘age friendly’ parking spaces in the town, the recommendations of which be implemented without delay.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
  • 20 March 2019 Navan carried

    That Navan Municipal District, in the interest of ensuring the safety of disabled drivers accessing the disabled parking space at Walsh’s Jewellers on Watergate Street, take corrective action by transferring the space to the opposite side of the street to facilitate disabled drivers with the time and space required to exit a vehicle and unload mobility aids from the safety of a footpath.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
  • 20 March 2019 Navan carried

    That Meath County Council will, in the context of the range of existing and new policy options and the very significant government funding available for development and urban regeneration in Navan, provide for housing on sites close to Navan Town Centre taking into consideration the demand from people wishing to move from the outer parts of Navan and its hinterland to a location nearest to a variety of essential services, the need to provide for people wishing to downsize/rightsize and the imperative to provide for sustainable communities in terms of design and layout.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Jim Holloway
    Seconder
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
  • 20 March 2019 Navan carried

    That Navan Municipal District will look at the possibility of reintroducing a paint scheme for owners of properties in the centre of Navan. There are several shops and vacant premises in Navan which could benefit from such an initiative. At the same time a paint scheme would serve by adding to the attractiveness of our town.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
  • 20 March 2019 Navan not recorded

    That Meath County Council would consider upgrading the Supervalu roundabout at Metges Road, Johnstown, by researching the feasibility of providing a slip road from R153 Metges Road to Johnstown Wood, left turn, in addition to a slip road from Johnstown Wood to Metges Road, left turn, in an effort to relieve congestion resulting from traffic approaching/exiting the school campus at peak hours.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
  • 20 March 2019 Navan carried

    That this Municipal District will explore the possibility and viability of installing traffic calming measures such as signage and speed radar monitoring on the Slane road on the approach from both sides to the pedestrian crossing.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 20 March 2019 Navan carried

    That this Municipal District look at dropping kerbs on the footpath on the pathway running alongside the entrance to Mercy Primary to facilitate wheelchairs accessing the Primary Care Health Centre next door, will consider placing two disabled car parking spaces at the gates of the Primary Health Centre and will ensure traffic wardens increase their presence in this area from 9am to 3pm weekdays.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 20 March 2019 Navan withdrawn

    I propose the motion that Meath County Council apply to the NTA for low cost safety measures at Robinstown National School.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
    Seconder
    —
  • 20 March 2019 Navan carried

    Can I call on the Executive that Ashbrook, Clogherboy Navan be considered for any future regeneration upgrade programmes, something similar to Townspark in previous years.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Wayne Forde
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 20 March 2019 Navan carried

    That Navan Municipal District will contact Bus Éireann enquiring as to their plans to introduce a revised Navan Town Bus Service, including the provision of new fleet and the relevant timeframes for this service.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Jim Holloway
    Seconder
    Councillor Sinéad Burke
  • 1 April 2019 carried

    I call on the Executive to ensure that all signs entering and leaving Meath, and all signs on approach roads to towns and villages throughout Meath are cleaned on a regular basis, and signs that are in poor condition are replaced.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Wayne Forde
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 1 April 2019 carried

    That Meath County Council recognises the importance of pollination and agrees to help protect the county's ecology by planting 'Bee-friendly' flower-beds and installing 'Insect Hotels' on all public recreational spaces. /Go n-aithneodh Comhairle Chontae na Mí an tabhacht a bhaineann le pailniú agus go ndéanfar iarracht éiceolaíocht an chontae a chosaint le ceapacha bláthanna "Forbheacha" agus "Óstáin Feithidí" i ngach limistéar aeraíochta poiblí.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Caroline Lynch
  • 1 April 2019 carried

    Meath County Councillors call on the Council's Housing Department to identify all the vacant sites in the ownership of state bodies, and fast track the purchase of same where appropriate in order to add to our landbank for house building /Glaonn Comhairleoirí Chontae na Mí ar an Roinn Tithíochta gach láithreán folamh i sealbh comhlachtaí stáit a aithint agus a gceannach a thapú le chur leis an méid talamhaíocht ar fáil do thógáil tithe.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Caroline Lynch
    Seconder
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
  • 1 April 2019 carried

    That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Transport to fast track learner drivers' applications that are depending on the use of a vehicle to go to work. This could be achieved by an increase in testers being hired to the department. /Go nglaofadh Comhairle Chontae na Mí ar an Aire Iompair le iarratais tiománaithe faoi oiliúint a thapú má tá siad ag braith ar fheithicil don obair. D'fhéadfadh a thuilleadh scrúdaitheoirí a fhostú chun é sin a bhaint amach.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
    Seconder
    Councillor Stephen McKee
  • 1 April 2019 deferred

    I am asking Meath Co. Council to write to Irish Water calling on them to remove the legal barrier that prevents them from entering private property where there are sanitary problems.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
    Seconder
    —
  • 8 April 2019 Ashbourne carried

    I am calling on Meath County Council’s Community Department to bring to Part 8 an acre of land previously earmarked for a scout den but is on an area now deemed to be a flood plain. I would like the Council to consult with the public and put forward designs for a playground in this space complete with secure parking. Bringing this project to Part 8 will enable us to utilise funding streams, when they become available, with immediate effect.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Suzanne Jamal
  • 10 April 2019 Ratoath carried

    I call on Meath County Council to extend the speed limit on the L2221 (Rooske Road, Dunboyne) of 50km to Rooske Graveyard, Dunboyne to increase safety levels for people visiting the graveyard and parking along the L2221 at the graveyard.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O'Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Gerry O'Connor
  • 10 April 2019 Ratoath not recorded

    That Meath County Council moves the 60km speed sign at Kiltale to the Batterstown side of Kiltale GAA to increase safety for people coming and going from the GAA complex.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O'Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Gerry O'Connor
  • 11 April 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    Calling on the Department of Communication, Climate Action & Environment that Air Quality Control Monitoring Units be installed in Duleek and South Drogheda area as a matter of urgency.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Keogan
    Seconder
    Councillor Tom Kelly
  • 11 April 2019 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded

    That this Municipal District would immediately initiate formal meetings with Public Representatives & Council officials from the Drogheda Municipal District in Louth in order to promote and enhance co-operation and jointly develop a sustainable plan to progress the South Drogheda/East Meath area as per the recommendations of the recent Drogheda Boundary Review Report.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Stephen McKee
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
  • 11 April 2019 Laytown-Bettystown deferred

    I call on Meath County Council to ask the relevant government departments to put all community organizations on the same status as GAA clubs and others in relation to charitable status and compliance issues as there is an anomaly at the present time in relation to many organizations.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Wayne Harding
    Seconder
    Councillor Stephen McKee
  • 15 April 2019 Kells carried

    That a Part 8 Planning Application be commenced to accommodate the construction of a path from Bective Street (via the rear of McKeon's) to the School Campus.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sarah Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Bryan Reilly
  • 15 April 2019 Kells carried

    Kells Municipal District Council requests that Kells Town be selected by Meath County Council as one of the two designated towns in County Meath for the new Fáilte Ireland “Destination Town” Tourism Investment Scheme.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Seán Drew
    Seconder
    Councillor Bryan Reilly