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Meath County Council

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  • 6 July 2021 Ashbourne carried

    Ashbourne’s traffic light system SPOT is not fit for purpose. I call on Meath County Council Transport Department to install a new fully evaluated system that is integrated with CCTV, a centre controllable command centre (at Buvinda) and can be added to, as roads investment on the R135 including Rath to Frederick street and Dublin Road to Nine Mile stone progress.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Suzanne Jamal
  • 6 July 2021 Ashbourne not recorded

    That Ashbourne Councillors, the Corporate Services and the Finance Departments agree to discuss options to create a local fund specifically for local projects, including the running of a locally based Parks and Amenities Department under Section 131 of the powers devolved to municipal districts and that Ashbourne Municipal District is used as a pilot area: • Establishing a community fund for the purposes of supporting community initiatives. • Adopting a scheme for the making of an annual contribution by the occupier of each dwelling in the area to which the scheme applies towards particular community initiatives specified in the scheme.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Conor Tormey
  • 7 July 2021 Ratoath carried

    I call on Meath County Council to CPO / Vacant site levy, derelict site (Folio Number MH29697F) across from Dunboyne schools for community amenities.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O'Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Maria Murphy
  • 7 July 2021 Ratoath carried

    I call on Meath County Council to conduct a traffic and speed study on all roads into Kilmessan village to compile data for much needed increased safety measures in the village centre.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O'Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 7 July 2021 Ratoath carried

    Following on from recent serious sewerage spillage from Ratoath Sewerage Treatment Plant, which resulted from grease build up in the pipes can the relevant section investigate that 'Grease Traps' are installed in all restaurants in Ratoath Village.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Nick Killian
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 8 July 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 17th June 2021 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Tom Behan
    Seconder
    Sharon Tolan
  • 8 July 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17th June 2021 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Tom Behan
    Seconder
    Sharon Tolan
  • 8 July 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the draft Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits) (Housing Estates) County of Meath Bye-Laws (No.1) 2021 be put on public display as outlined.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Stephen McKee
    Seconder
    Paddy Meade
  • 12 July 2021 Kells carried

    That the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 21st June 2021 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor David Gilroy
    Seconder
    Councillor Paul McCabe
  • 12 July 2021 Kells carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21st June 2021 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
    Seconder
    Councillor David Gilroy
  • 12 July 2021 Kells carried

    That the disposal of 0.1502 Ha of Land at Townparks, Bective Street, Kells, Co Meath be approved.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Seán Drew
    Seconder
    Councillor Paul McCabe
  • 12 July 2021 Kells carried

    That the council proceed to put the draft Road Traffic (Special Speed Limits) (Housing Estates) County of Meath Bye-Laws (No.1) 2021 on public display as outlined.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Paul McCabe
    Seconder
    Councillor Seán Drew
  • 14 July 2021 Navan carried

    Given the number of dog walkers who frequent the Blackwater Park in Navan, can the Council consider the following initiatives to allow patrons the freedom to exercise their dogs without constraint: 1. An allocated daily period of time whereby dogs can be exercised freely on the park without a leash ie: 8am to 10am. 2. The cordoning of an area by fence, near the river, where dogs can run freely under the supervision of their owners.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Alan Lawes
  • 14 July 2021 Navan carried

    That the Navan Municipal District Council, list for consideration, Boyne Valley Estate, Beechmount Lawns and Parnell Park for the housing estate remedial road works, with a view to including them on the 2022 Schedule of Municipal District Works.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Tommy Reilly
  • 14 July 2021 Navan not recorded

    I propose that Navan Municipal District of Meath County Council erect a moving crib on Kennedy Road for Christmas 2021 to replace the ever popular Live Animal Crib which raised thousands of euros for local charities but cannot go ahead this coming Christmas season due to Covid 19 Restrictions.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Padraig Fitzsimons
  • 14 July 2021 Navan carried

    I call on Meath County Council to examine the pedestrian crossing at St Anne's School, via the Fairgreen, and rectify the footpath and kerb to accommodate access for wheelchair users.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Edward Fennessy
  • 14 July 2021 Navan carried

    In conjunction with the Navan 2030 Scheme, I propose the motion that this council seeks to improve, uppdate and revamp some of the smaller, narrower arteries and laneways linking the main streets of the town. I refer to Bakery Lane, Metges Lane, Trimgate Lane, Preston Place, Canon Row Lane thereby making these linkways safer, brighter and more attractive areas for pedestrians, shoppers, residents and business owners in the area.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Padraig Fitzsimons
    Seconder
    Francis Deane
  • 16 July 2021 Trim not recorded

    To receive an update from Meath County Council in relation to the EPA report on the visit to Enfield Water Treatment Plant in April 2021, and to receive an update on any progress on improvements to water supply in Enfield, Ballivor and other areas within the Trim Municipal District.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Aisling Dempsey
    Seconder
    Noel French
  • 16 July 2021 Trim carried as amended

    That no further new housing construction is allowed to commence in Longwood, Ballivor and Enfield until an adequate water supply can be guaranteed to all consumers in those settlements.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Noel French
    Seconder
    Trevor Golden
  • 16 July 2021 Trim carried

    That the Planning Department take into account the level and frequency of water outages when considering new planning applications in Longwood, Ballivor and Enfield.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Ronan Moore
    Seconder
    Noel French
  • 16 July 2021 Trim carried

    That Trim Municipal District Council of Meath County Council expresses its concerns to Irish Water at the reports of the Environmental Protection Agency into the operation of the water treatment plants in Enfield, Ballivor and Longwood.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Noel French
    Seconder
    Trevor Golden
  • 16 July 2021 Trim carried

    To make the road L62274-0 Ballycarn, Enfield a Cul De Sac from the ring road to the L6229-0.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Joe Fox
    Seconder
    Trevor Golden
  • 16 July 2021 Trim carried

    To support the existing Meath County Council wardens in combating illegal dumping and littering, I ask Meath County Council to explore all options available to increase the number of Litter Wardens. The motion seeks to increase our capacity to deliver a greater deterrent and response.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Noel French
  • 30 August 2021 carried

    That the council not vary the basic rate of the Local Property Tax for a period of one year from the next Local Property Tax liability date.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Damien O'Reilly
    Seconder
    Gillian Toole
  • 6 September 2021 not recorded

    To call on Meath County Council to designate bathing site status at certain appropriate locations along the river Boyne, similar to those on our beaches, and in doing so to increase water quality testing and safety measures around such designated bathing locations.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Wayne Harding
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
  • 6 September 2021 deferred

    To call on Meath County Council to carry out a review of playgrounds, per Municipal District area, in the interests of combatting vandalism and anti-social behaviour and enhancing safety in public playgrounds in the county.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    —
  • 6 September 2021 deferred

    That Meath County Council reviews the carbon footprint of all future developments to ensure their footprint will not negatively impact national carbon reduction targets as specified in the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2021 and that sufficient existing electricity generating capacity exists in the national grid to power the development in order for planning permission to be granted?

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Elaine McGinty
    Seconder
    —
  • 6 September 2021 carried as amended

    That Meath County Council calls on the Department of Agriculture to take control and responsibility for the eradication of Japanese Knot Weed. Local authorities across the country invested heavily to eradicate this weed from the sides of the roads. Yet the Department of Agriculture has no policy in place to control this weed on agriculture land or private property.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 6 September 2021 carried as amended

    That Meath County Council calls on the Department of Health to carry out a public investigation into the decisions taken at government level that led to thousands of elderly patients being moved out of hospitals and placed into nursing homes last year at a time when the CMO was calling for the doors of nursing homes to remain open leading to over 2000 lives being lost or two thirds of all Covid outbreak deaths in the country.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Emer Tóibín
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 7 September 2021 Ashbourne carried

    Confirmation of minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on 6th July 2021.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Conor Tormey
  • 7 September 2021 Ashbourne carried

    To consider taking in charge of the following 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 2000-2020. Rath Lodge, Ashbourne

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Conor Tormey
  • 7 September 2021 Ashbourne carried

    Can Meath County Council provide bollards on the footpath at the entrance into Milltown Council Estate and some traffic calming measures. Since the new measures were put in place a lot of traffic is parking on footpaths and using the entrance of the estate to turn their vehicles which is very dangerous for pedestrians using this estate.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Amanda Smith
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 7 September 2021 Ashbourne carried

    Can Meath County Council provide a Pedestrian Crossing at the following junction to Hunters Lane/Milltown Council Estate/Maple Grove (outside Corks Restaurant) as it is a very dangerous junction for the elderly and children crossing.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Amanda Smith
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 8 September 2021 Ratoath carried

    That due to the dangerous nature and the increased level of traffic on the Glascarn Lane at the junction of the Glascarn Lane exiting onto the Fairyhouse road, that traffic lights be erected at the earliest opportunity at this junction.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Nick Killian
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 8 September 2021 Ratoath carried

    Following the grant of planning permission for the permanent Building for St. Peters COI NS under Planning reference 211293, we call on Meath County Council to do a traffic audit of the area within Dunboyne Castle estate and the junction with the Rooske Road with a view to improving safety for pedestrians and traffic in the area.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Maria Murphy
    Seconder
    Councillor Gerry O’Connor
  • 9 September 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    Confirmation of minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on 8th July 2021

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Geraldine Keogan
  • 9 September 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    To consider taking in charge of Roseville, Bettystown and the making of a declaration that the roads within the development shall be public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2020

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 9 September 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    To consider taking in charge of Larrix Mews, Duleek and the making of a declaration that the roads within the development shall be public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2020

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Stephen McKee
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 9 September 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    To consider taking in charge of Beacon View, Mornington and the making of a declaration that the roads within the development shall be public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2020

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Tom Behan
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
  • 9 September 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    To proceed to dispose of the plots by way of licence to Laytown Utd.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Tom Behan
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
  • 13 September 2021 Kells carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on the 12th July 2021 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Paul McCabe
    Seconder
    Seán Drew
  • 13 September 2021 Kells carried

    To proceed as outlined.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Eugene Cassidy
    Seconder
    David Gilroy
  • 13 September 2021 Kells carried

    That Kells Municipal District write to the ESB seeking action be taken and an explanation be given regarding the regular and continuous electricity outages in the Fordstown area over many years.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Mike Bray
    Seconder
    Paul McCabe
  • 13 September 2021 Kells carried

    That Meath County Council liaise with the TII in relation to the installation of a vehicle activated sign (VAS) on western end of N51 road through Athboy.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Mike Bray
    Seconder
    Eugene Cassidy
  • 15 September 2021 Navan carried

    To call on Meath County Council to ensure that, in light of the significant damage to and ongoing passive neglect of the protected structure of national importance, Old St. Patrick's School, Navan that a detailed inspection and monitoring regime, for historic buildings in the Council's ownership, is drawn up in a timely manner to prevent anything like this happening again.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Emer Tóibín
    Seconder
    Francis Deane
  • 15 September 2021 Navan carried

    To ensure the safety of cyclists and to prevent illegal parking on the Athlumney to Trim Road cycle path, this council agrees to install bollards on sections of the route vulnerable to illegal parking. Paying particular attention to the stretch of footpath from the junction where Convent Road meets the R153 to the entrance of the Andy Brennan Park.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Padraig Fitzsimons
  • 15 September 2021 Navan carried

    Due to problems with anti-social behaviour, illegal parking, pedestrian and traffic safety on the Silverlawns Estate, I ask the Executive to agree to the following measures: - Footpath upgrades on the worst affected areas - Speed ramp upgrades and installation where necessary - The installation of Chicanes on dangerous bends in the estate - The re-surfacing of the road on the estate - Close off two alleyways that give access to the Ratholdron Road.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Francis Deane
  • 15 September 2021 Navan not carried

    I propose that Meath County Council erect traffic lights temporarily at R153 on Kentstown Road (to facilitate residents exiting Orchard and Athlumney Castle housing estates) while the trial cycle and pedestrian scheme is in progress on Convent Road.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Edward Fennessy
  • 15 September 2021 Navan not carried

    I call on Meath County Council to consider installing traffic calming ramps and also look at placing two-way traffic markings on the Old Athlumney Road, a highly populated area, where there is an access to Hodwett Road, Athlumney.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Padraig Fitzsimons
  • 15 September 2021 Navan carried

    I call on Meath County Council to erect steel railings and automated gates at Boreen Keel playground.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Tommy Reilly
    Seconder
    Padraig Fitzsimons