Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 72 of 80)
- 18 December 2024 carried
To fill the casual vacancy in the Membership of Meath County Council, following the election of Councillor Aisling Dempsey (Trim Municipal District) to Dáil Éireann, in accordance with Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended.
- 18 December 2024 carried
To fill the casual vacancy in the Membership of Meath County Council, following the election of Councillor Gillian Toole (Ratoath Municipal District) to Dáil Éireann, in accordance with Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2001, as amended.
- 18 December 2024 carried
To appoint a replacement Councillor to the Economic Development, Enterprise, Tourism EU Affairs and Rural Regeneration SPC following the election of former Councillor Aisling Dempsey to Dáil Éireann.
- 18 December 2024 carried
To appoint a replacement Councillor to the Community & Cultural Development and Gaeltacht Affairs SPC following the election of former Councillor Gillian Toole to Dáil Éireann.
- 15 January 2025 Ratoath carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary meeting held on 04th December 2024 be confirmed.
- 15 January 2025 Ratoath carried
That Councillor Yvonne Everard be appointed to the Kildare Meath Grid upgrade programme following the election of former Councillor Gillian Toole to Dáil Éireann.
- 15 January 2025 Ratoath carried
That Councillor Yvonne Everard be appointed to the Meath Heritage Forum following the election of former Councillor Gillian Toole to Dáil Éireann.
- 16 January 2025 Laytown-Bettystown carried
I call on Meath County Council to liaise with Louth County Council to develop and implement an improvement plan for the approach road to Drogheda on the Dublin Road side, to include, but not limited to a repair and maintenance plan for the barriers at the roundabouts.
- 16 January 2025 Laytown-Bettystown carried
I call on Meath County Council to remove the shrubbery and trees on the top of the roundabout at Whitefield during the winter, as it vastly reduces visibility in summer for oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing at this area.
- 20 January 2025 Kells carried
Confirmation of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 11th December 2025
- 22 January 2025 Navan carried
I call on Meath County Council to install a bus shelter at Garlow Cross’ bus stop to provide shelter from the elements to the many secondary students and bus-service users travelling into Navan.
- 22 January 2025 Navan carried
I call on Meath County Council to trial-run the provision of a ‘no turn right’ sign on the Dublin Road at Kilcarn bridge, opposite the road coming from Cannistown/Borallion, to facilitate motorists descending the hill to exit onto the Dublin Road in a more timely manner.
- 22 January 2025 Navan carried
I propose that Meath County Council go further in 2025 to promote our town for the Christmas period. I call for the Christmas Tree at the Townhall, Watergate St to be reinstated, a life size Nativity set, signage to welcome visitors and consumers on our approach roads, as well as extra Christmas lights and decorations throughout Navan, for example in Kennedy Road/Kennedy Plaza.
- 22 January 2025 Navan carried
I call on Meath County Council to include a Calisthenics area at or close to the outdoor exercise region in Blackwater Park to further enhance the park’s exercise facilities and complement its existing outdoor gym.
- 27 January 2025 carried
I am calling on Meath County Council to instruct all their emergency accommodation providers to remove CCTV cameras from private areas inside their properties immediately.
- 27 January 2025 carried
I call on the council to create an allotment and community garden strategy for East Meath. There is strong public demand for this initiative. This will foster food independence, enhance social networks, encourage community building and promote sustainable practices.
- 27 January 2025 carried
I call on Meath County Council to adopt a rights-based ethical procurement policy. This policy should align with the principles outlined in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and the Global Sullivan Principles (1999). By doing so, the Council can promote respect for human rights among the companies it engages with in its tender processes.
- 27 January 2025 deferred
To uphold the highest standards of consistency, transparency, and fairness in the allocation of social housing, all available housing units designated for allocation, should be advertised through the Choice Based Lettings (CBL) system, including all one, two, three, and four-bedroom houses, except in very limited cases eg medical priority, transfers etc.
- 29 January 2025 Trim carried
On the proposal of Cllr Pádraig Coffey and seconded by Cllr Noel French, Cllr Ronan Moore was elected Cathaoirleach.
- 4 February 2025 Ashbourne carried
That the minutes of the meeting held on the 14th of January 2025 be confirmed.
- 4 February 2025 Ashbourne carried
That the proposed Housing Estate Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws Statutory Process be confirmed.
- 4 February 2025 Ashbourne carried
That the 2025 Schedule of Municipal District Works, for Transport be adopted.
- 4 February 2025 Ashbourne carried
That the 2025 Schedule of Municipal District Works, for Housing be adopted.
- 4 February 2025 Ashbourne carried
I request that, prior to conducting a road safety audit on the recently completed R135 active travel project in Ashbourne, the residents be consulted through an online survey. This survey should seek both positive and negative feedback regarding safety concerns and any other aspects of the project.
- 4 February 2025 Ashbourne carried
I propose that Meath County Council publish a quarterly schedule for pressure washing the High Street and Frederick Street in Ashbourne.
- 5 February 2025 Ratoath deferred
Independent of any planning applications, I call on Meath County Council Transport Section to review the best option for the dangerous Ballybin Road Junction at Ratoath and include in the review the 7 roads involved at this location including the Kilbride Road, the existing traffic lights at the school junction, and the 3 roads at the adjacent roundabout. This review must include the impact of the removal of the bus pull-in plans for the Ballybin LRD.
- 6 February 2025 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the minutes of the meeting held on 16th January 2025 be confirmed.
- 6 February 2025 Laytown-Bettystown carried as amended
To seek/nominate Two Elected Members to become members of the proposed Town Team for the Duleek Heritage Led Regeneration Plan.
- 6 February 2025 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the Schedule of Municipal District Works for Transport in Laytown-Bettystown MD be confirmed.
- 6 February 2025 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the Schedule of Municipal District Works for Housing in Laytown-Bettystown MD be confirmed.
- 6 February 2025 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to publish a comprehensive map, showing the parking spaces that are in the power and/or control of Meath County Council, outlining clearly the location of blue badge spaces and e-charge spaces in the Laytown Bettystown LEA.
- 6 February 2025 Laytown-Bettystown deferred
I call on Meath County Council to approve a spend on purchasing and planting a mature tree in the village square to use as a Christmas tree for Bettystown village.
- 6 February 2025 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to either reinstall the concrete sign that blocked vehicular access to the Special Area of Conservation at Mornington dunes at the Maiden Tower or to initiate the compulsory order purchase process in relation to this section of privately owned land at Mornington dunes.
- 6 February 2025 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to complete an assessment as to where pedestrian crossings and other road safety measures are required in the Laytown-Bettystown MD to address ongoing health and safety concerns, particularly in areas of high traffic density and population increase and to develop a plan for delivering the required measures.
- 10 February 2025 Kells not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to work with residents at the Glebe Housing Estate, Kells including Meath County Council tenants, to explore possible alternative home heating sources for the estate in the interest of the environment and reduce household energy bills and that the Council will work with Codema and others in this regard.
- 12 February 2025 Navan not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to include Woodview on the ‘Estates Road Repair Programme 2025’.
- 12 February 2025 Navan not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to assess footpaths at Aisling Place and Blackcastle Shopping Centre area, for inclusion on the footpath repair programme and for drainage works to alleviate existing flood problems.
- 12 February 2025 Navan not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to install a disabled parking bay on Railway Street, on the opposite side of the former County Hall, following requests by several business owners in the area.
- 12 February 2025 Navan not recorded
I propose that Meath County Council will install a footpath on the L3409, Ratholdron Road, in front of the three properties that link Silverlawn front row to Adam Gayle Hairdressers. There is a strong need for the provision of a safe pedestrian walkway to be brought in line with the existing footpath.
- 12 February 2025 Navan not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to investigate traffic calming measures on the Boyne Road, Navan with particular reference to the narrow bridge and St. Mary’s Cemetery.
- 14 February 2025 Trim carried
On the proposal of Cllr Pádraig Coffey and seconded by Cllr Paul O’Rourke, Cllr Noel French was elected Leas-Chathaoirleach.
- 14 February 2025 Trim carried
The minutes of the meeting held on 13th December 2024 were confirmed on the proposal of Councillor Joe Fox and seconded by Councillor Pádraig Coffey.
- 14 February 2025 Trim carried
On the proposal of Cllr Pádraig Coffey and seconded by Cllr Ronan Moore, Cllr Paul O’Rourke was appointed to the Board of the Meath Arts Centre.
- 14 February 2025 Trim carried
On the proposal of Cllr Pádraig Coffey and seconded by Cllr Ronan Moore, Cllr Paul O’Rourke was appointed to the Board of Trim Sports & Leisure Centre Company Ltd.
- 14 February 2025 Trim carried
The above statutory process was confirmed on the proposal of Councillor Joe Fox and seconded by Councillor Pádraig Coffey.
- 14 February 2025 Trim carried
The above statutory process was confirmed on the proposal of Councillor Joe Fox and seconded by Councillor Paul O’Rourke.
- 19 February 2025 carried
Having considered the Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 – 2031 and the Chief Executive’s Report on submissions and observations dated 10th January 2025 in relation to the Draft Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 – 2031 and pursuant to Section 20 of the Planning & Development Acts 2000 (as amended) the Elected Members of Meath County Council resolved, at a meeting on 19th February 2025, that the Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025 – 2031 be made
- 3 March 2025 carried
I call on Meath County Council to engage with local farming organisations, such as the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers' Association (ICMS), to implement a scheme, similar to those established by other local authorities, to address the concerns related to falling and diseased trees in proximity to overhead power lines.
- 3 March 2025 carried
To ask the council to invite public submissions, through way of an online portal, so as to understand Meath resident’s experience of Storm Eowyn, and in doing so help the county learn lessons and prepare for weather events of such magnitude in the future.
- 3 March 2025 carried
To ask the Executive to clarify the timescales for commencements of roads waiting to be resurfaced on the Community Involvement scheme.