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Meath County Council

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  • 14 November 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried

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

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Annie Hoey
  • 14 November 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the minutes of the Special Finance Meeting held on 6th November, 2019 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Annie Hoey
  • 14 November 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That an email issue to the Transportation Department on behalf of municipal district councillors highlighting this concern and requesting that funding be sought for remedial works to address any road damage caused to the L1601.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Paddy Meade
    Seconder
    —
  • 15 November 2019 Trim carried

    Confirmation of minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on 11th October, 2019.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Fox
    Seconder
    Councillor Niamh Souhan
  • 15 November 2019 Trim carried

    Confirmation of minutes of Special Finance Meeting held on 11th November, 2019.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Fox
    Seconder
    Councillor Ronan Moore
  • 15 November 2019 Trim carried

    Agreement in principle to disposal of Land at Newtown, Hill of Down, Co Meath.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Fox
    Seconder
    Councillor Noel French
  • 15 November 2019 Trim carried

    Agreement in principle to disposal of Land at Manorland Trim, Co Meath.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Aisling Dempsey
    Seconder
    Councillor Joe Fox
  • 15 November 2019 Trim carried

    To receive an update on proposed Traffic Calming at Glen Abhainn estate in Enfield.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    —
    Seconder
    —
  • 18 November 2019 Kells carried

    That this council requests that, when the 2020 Schedule of Municipal District Works is being drawn up, that consideration be given to including the segments of local roads that were due to be restored/resurfaced in the 2018 & 2019 agreed programmes but were not fully completed due to funding restrictions.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Seán Drew
    Seconder
    Councillor Eugene Cassidy
  • 18 November 2019 Kells not carried

    That a two hour free parking initiative be rolled out in Kells from the 18th - 25th December to support local business.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sarah Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Eugene Cassidy
  • 20 November 2019 Navan carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 23rd October 2019 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Yemi Adenuga
  • 20 November 2019 Navan carried

    That the minutes of the Special Finance Meeting held on 5th November 2019 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Yemi Adenuga
  • 20 November 2019 Navan carried

    That the council proceed with the proposed works as recommended.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 20 November 2019 Navan deferred

    I propose that Meath County Council erect signage on R153 Kentstown Road via Metges Road to forewarn heavy goods vehicles of the height restrictions at the via duct railway arch in Athlumney.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    —
  • 20 November 2019 Navan deferred

    I call on Meath County Council to install a safe pedestrian crossing from O’Growney Terrace to the Canon Row roundabout adjacent to Boreen Keel and suggest this issue be addressed as part of the Navan Town 2030 enhancement plan.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    —
  • 25 November 2019 carried

    That Meath County Council adopts, for the financial year ending 31st December 2020 the Annual Budget set out in Tables A – F

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Brian Fitzgerald
  • 25 November 2019 carried

    That Meath County Council determines in accordance with the Budget as adopted the rate as set out in Table A and Table C to be the annual rate on valuation to be levied for the financial year ending 31st December 2020 for the purposes set out in Table A and Table C

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
  • 25 November 2019 carried

    Formal Determination of the Rates Vacancy Refund Rate

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Paul McCabe
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Keogan
  • 25 November 2019 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 2020 as adopted.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Eugene Cassidy
    Seconder
    Councillor Brian Fitzgerald
  • 25 November 2019 carried

    That Meath County Council approves the estimated over expenditure for financial year 31st December 2019 as set out in Table A – F and outturn details.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Keogan
    Seconder
    Councillor Brian Fitzgerald
  • 25 November 2019 carried

    To adopt the Business Support Scheme, 2020 in accordance with Section 66 of the Local Government Act 2001

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Yemi Adenuga
  • 2 December 2019 carried

    That Meath County Council supports the introduction of reverse vending recycling machines in towns and villages across the county such was launched in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan recently; and engages with local communities and Tidy Towns groups to optimise the introduction of these machines.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Mike Bray
    Seconder
    Councillor Paul McCabe
  • 2 December 2019 carried

    That Meath County Council takes the lead in harnessing the potential of our county's hedgerows by encouraging and supporting the planting of native Irish trees, as these are the best placed to thrive and survive in Irish conditions and help offset some of the greenhouse gas emissions that are produced through our day to day activities. Further, that Meath County Council should make a concerted effort to only plant native Irish trees and plants.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Tom Behan
  • 2 December 2019 not recorded

    Meath County Council recognises the huge contribution low paid workers make to the Irish economy and calls for the implementation of a Living Wage to end in-work poverty and reduce the financial pressure on many households and also calls on this Council to become a Living Wage employer, by ensuring every worker employed by the Council earns at least the Living Wage of €12.30 per hour.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Johnny Guirke
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 2 December 2019 not recorded

    That Meath County Council undertakes a gender pay review and implement any recommendations from such a review, in as timely a manner as is possible.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Ronan Moore
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Lawes
  • 2 December 2019 withdrawn

    That Meath County Council does all in its power to ensure that the Doctor on Call service remains located in Navan.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    —
    Seconder
    —
  • 2 December 2019 carried

    That the council writes to the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan T.D. and the Minister of State for Justice at the Department of Justice and Equality with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration David Staunton T.D., calling for the full implementation of the recommendations of the Working Group to Report to Government on the Protection Process on Improvements to the Protection Process, including Direct Provision and Supports to Asylum Seekers i.e. the McMahon Report 2015.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Ronan Moore
    Seconder
    —
  • 2 December 2019 carried

    Meath County Council calls on the Government to deliver on a 2008 Labour Court ruling to provide pension entitlement to supervisors on Community Employment schemes. And recognises that Government's inaction on that historical 2008 decision undermines the Labour Court and causes hardship to supervisors and their families.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 10 December 2019 Ashbourne carried

    That a letter issue to the Chief Executive on behalf of Ashbourne Municipal District councillors, expressing their view that the playground must be included in the initial design.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Bonner
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 10 December 2019 Ashbourne carried

    Folllowing a dramatic increase in the number of accidents occurring at Swans Cross, Oberstown in recent months, I am calling on Meath County Council to install safety measures, with particular emphasis on finding a traffic calming solution for vehicles exiting from the Ratoath Road side of the junction.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
    Seconder
    Councillor Darren O’Rourke
  • 10 December 2019 Ashbourne carried

    The new Ashbourne - Swords 197 bus route started on Sunday November 24th. There is a need for a bus stop in Greenogue as per the NTA operator’s licence. Ashbourne Municipal District Councillors call on the Transport Department to install stops as a matter of urgency.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 10 December 2019 Ashbourne not carried

    Currently Laytown Bettystown is the only designated bathing area that is consequently subject to the requirements of the bathing water quality regulations 2008 (S.I No 79 of 2008). I'm calling on Meath County Council to add Gormanston Beach to a designated bathing area.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Amanda Smith
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 10 December 2019 Ashbourne carried

    That, by Friday 21st February 2020, Meath County Council will provide to elected members of the Ashbourne Municipal District a report outlining the potential routes to deliver 1) a public park of regional scale in Ashbourne town and 2) a public playground in Stamullen. The report should: • provide options for delivering these projects in timeframes of 2, 5 and 10 years. • consider the potential option of acquiring lands including by compulsory purchase order given the acute shortage of publicly-owned lands in these areas • should include the specific texts required to be included in the County Development Plan to allow for delivering these projects with minimum delay.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Darren O’Rourke
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 11 December 2019 Ratoath withdrawn

    I call on Meath County Council, to write to the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW) and Flood Relief, The OPW and Fingal County Council, requesting (in conjunction with Meath County Council), they begin a joint operation to drain and clean out the Castle Stream and Tolka River from Dunboyne and Clonee into Dublin 15. This €32 million scheme requires maintenance immediately.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Damien O'Reilly
    Seconder
    Maria Murphy
  • 12 December 2019 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded

    Calling on Meath County Council to ask the OPW to erect signage outside the gates of Oldbridge House and for Meath County Council to erect advance signage on all approach roads to this tourist site.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Keogan
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 12 December 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That this Municipal District calls on Minister Kevin Moran to provide funding for a playground at the Battle of the Boyne site at Oldbridge.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Wayne Harding
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 16 December 2019 Kells not recorded

    That Meath County Council works with the relevant road authorities and An Garda Síochána to address the serious road safety concerns at Rathmore N.S. and that urgent measures be put in place to protect the safety of children at the school.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Mike Bray
    Seconder
    Councillor Eugene Cassidy
  • 16 December 2019 Kells carried

    That further measures be put in place in the Kells Municipal District to address the ongoing issue of dog fouling in public areas especially at locations such as parks, walkways and green areas.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Mike Bray
    Seconder
    Councillor Paul McCabe
  • 18 December 2019 Navan carried

    I propose that Meath County Council erect signage on R153 Kentstown Road via Metges Road to forewarn heavy goods vehicles of the height restrictions at the via duct railway arch in Athlumney.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 18 December 2019 Navan carried

    I call on Meath County Council to install a safe pedestrian crossing from O’Growney Terrace to the Canon Row roundabout adjacent to Boreen Keel and suggest this issue be addressed as part of the Navan Town 2030 enhancement plan.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 18 December 2019 Navan carried

    That Navan Municipal District list for consideration, Reask, Balreask Village and Clusker Park for housing estate roads remedial works with a view to including them on the Municipal District Schedule of Works 2020.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
  • 18 December 2019 Navan carried

    In the interest of ensuring the safety of pedestrians using the Dan Shaw and Carriage Roads Navan Municipal District agrees to install a pedestrian crossing at the entrance to Beechmount Home Park.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Francis Deane
  • 18 December 2019 Navan carried

    That Meath County Council will agree a date for a Civic Reception to acknowledge 40 years of Navan Rotary Club.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Lawes
  • 15 January 2020 Ratoath not recorded

    I call on Meath County Council to install traffic lights and increased safety measures at the entrance to the Willows estate, Dunshaughlin onto the junction of the R147.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Gillian Toole
  • 15 January 2020 Ratoath carried

    I call on Meath County Council to provide funding for a pathway to Dunboyne AFC pitch from Newtown, roundabout on the Dunboyne - Summerhill Road.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Maria Murphy
  • 16 January 2020 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That this Municipal Council will host a Civic Reception in Duleek for 17 year old Keane Barry who became the Junior World Darts Champion in December 2019.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Keogan
    Seconder
    Councillor Stephen McKee
  • 22 January 2020 Navan carried

    I propose that Meath County Council would install a footpath on Metges Road, R153 as far as Casey's Cross, to facilitate the growing population of this area, particularly considering the new link road to the Farganstown Housing Scheme. This would be in keeping with our view towards Smarter Travel in encouraging safe pedestrian usage to and from the town.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
  • 22 January 2020 Navan not recorded

    I call on Meath County Council to give consideration to engaging with students of local schools with a view to developing a user friendly Mental Health App which could spread awareness of guidance and available services for those in need. I feel it would be greatly beneficial to have substantial input from the young generation of Navan in the development of this proposed project.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 22 January 2020 Navan carried

    That Navan Municipal District, acting on the advice of the Beaufort College Parents Council, install a zebra crossing on the Trim Road side of the entrance to the Navan Enterprise Centre to ensure the safety of students and members of the wider community crossing the road there.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Francis Deane
  • 24 January 2020 Trim carried

    That the footpath to Blossoms Creche, Enfield be added to the 2020 works programme as a priority, as it is required for the safe passage of parents and children to a childcare facility.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Aisling Dempsey
    Seconder
    Noel French