Tipperary County Council

Tipperary County Council

All documents that are held by or on behalf of Tipperary County Council (“the Council"), including letters, emails, memos, notes, minutes of meetings, recordings and calendar entries (“Documents") relating to the project now known as the Soloheadbeg to Limerick Junction walkway, planning application number PT8TT121. This request also relates to documents held by or on behalf of the Tipperary Town Revitalisation Task Force (“the Task Force"). For the avoidance of doubt, this request also extends to all documents that were created prior to the project reaching planning stage. The time scope of this request is from when the idea was first documented by the Council and/or Task Force to the present date. All references to the term “project" are intended to describe the project from ideation to its current status. In particular, the following is sought: 1. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and the design consultants, TOBIN in relation to the project; 2. All Documents between the Council and or the Task Force and the Department of Rural and Community Development in relation to the project, including any application(s) for funding, and including any Documents between the Council and the Department since funding was granted, up until the date of this request; 3. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and the Solohead GAA Club in relation to the project; 4. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and Tipperary Cooperative Creamery and/or Teagasc in relation to the project; 5. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and Horse Racing Ireland and/or Tipperary Racecourse in relation to the project; 6. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and Córas Iompair Éireann and/or Iarnród Éireann in relation to the project; ​The reference to calendar entries above means calendar entries for any meetings (physical, virtual or by telephone) relating to the project, including manual calendar entries, calendar entries on any computer and calendar entries on any mobile phones used by or on behalf of the Council and/or the Task Force."

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​1. All Credit Card Statements for December 2023, January 2024, and June 2024 2. All Bank Account Statements for December 2023, January 2024, and June 2024

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Without prejudice to the generality of the request, such records and data should include but not be limited to: The amount of funding drawn down yearly by Tipperary Council for Traveller accommodation since 2008. For each yearly figure, indicate what percentage the drawn-down figure represents as to the total sum actually available to Tipperary County Council that year. How much funding for Traveller accommodation was applied for by Tipperary County Council to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage per year since 2008, in tabular form. Funding circulars provided by the Minister to the Council every year from 2008 to present. Social Housing Investment Programme – Acquisition of properties for Social Housing use circulars, or similar circulars relating to cost guidelines and applicable procedures for the acquisition, by housing authorities, of houses and apartments for use as social housing units, provided by the Minister to the Council from 2008 to present. Any other guidance, directive, circular or document made available by the Minister to Tipperary County Council as to how much in Traveller accommodation funding they are entitled to apply for per year (including whether there is a maximum figure per year), and what the criteria are for decisions taken in response to such requests. Documentation, communication or else relating to any effort of Tipperary County Council to source, buy or build Traveller accommodation or standard accommodation in or around Nenagh from 2008 to present.

Tipperary County Council

I am seeking the Manufacturer's specification's of the separation distances for the Nordex N90 turbines installed at Garracummer Windfarm Hollyford Co. Tipperary. ​FYI, Separation distances are the distance that is recommended by the manufacturer between each turbine.

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​The number of complaints made to the local authority about potholes and littering in the first six months of 2024, with a breakdown of both. The number of litter fines issued by the local authority in the first six months of 2024The amount paid out in pothole compensation in the first six months of 2024, and the number of requests for compensation during the same period. The amount spent by the local authority on cycle infrastructure in the first six months of 2024.

Tipperary County Council

​The 2020-2023 inspection reports of the dog breeding establishments registered in County Tipperary.

Tipperary County Council

​1) Copies of all communications between the county council and the county council dog pound in relation to weekly/ monthly/ annual information about the dogs held at the pound, to include all documents, spreadsheets, presentations etc. that are referenced in the communications for 2023 and 2024 ​

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​Any and all Planning Permission Applications, including all applications approved, rejected or abandoned for the property located at 23 Sarsfield Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, known as “Andys Gastro Pub Bed& Breakfast Nenagh.

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​Re: Abbey Street Car Park, Clonmel All correspondence with the grant body concerning the award of funding to develop the car park. This to include all e-mails, letters, application forms and presentations made while applying for the funding with the Arts Council. • Copies of minutes of Council Meetings discussing the proposed development of the car park, and in particular minutes of meetings (Council or internal) that document the decision to proceed with the project. • Copies of all correspondence / consultation with local businesses that would be affected by the works in question. • Copies of the planning application for the project. • Copies of the documents that were sent out as part of the tender process. • The awarding contract issued to Suirside Construction • A full breakdown of the financial costs of the project, with costings and financial penalties to be imposed if the project goes over time. • Any other documentation / e-mails etc. relevant to the above named project.​

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​I am requesting any communication / correspondemce between the County Council, It's councillors, it's mayor, and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in relation to the heywood road modular homes site, Under the freedom of information act.

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​I am requesting any communication / correspondence between the County Council, It's councillors, it's mayor, and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in relation to the sale of hearns hotel and its intended use by its proposed new owners, Under the freedom of information act.

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​Did parking charges apply on Monday 3 June 2024? How much was paid in parking fees in Tipperary on Monday 3 June 2024 giving breakdown of all towns

Tipperary County Council

​Records regarding planned Information and Communication Technology (ICT) procurements for the current financial year 2024/25. As part of our organization's interest in your upcoming ICT procurement initiatives, we kindly request the following information: 1. Documentation outlining the planned ICT procurements, including hardware, software, maintenance agreements, and related services, scheduled for this year. 2. Information on any planned ICT projects or initiatives for the current fiscal year. 3. Details on budget allocations earmarked for ICT procurement. 4. Timelines associated with the procurement processes. 5. Any tender notices or requests for proposals related to ICT procurement, if available. Transparency and accountability in public expenditure are paramount to us. We kindly ask for as much information as possible regarding these points. If there are any exemptions or limitations in disclosing certain information under the FOI Act, please provide them with the reasons for the exemptions.

Tipperary County Council

All documents that are held by or on behalf of Tipperary County Council (“the Council"), including letters, emails, memos, notes, minutes of meetings, recordings and calendar entries (“Documents") relating to the project now known as the Soloheadbeg to Limerick Junction walkway, planning application number PT8TT121. This request also relates to documents held by or on behalf of the Tipperary Town Revitalisation Task Force (“the Task Force"). For the avoidance of doubt, this request also extends to all documents that were created prior to the project reaching planning stage. The time scope of this request is from when the idea was first documented by the Council and/or Task Force to the present date. All references to the term “project" are intended to describe the project from ideation to its current status. In particular, the following is sought: 1. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and the design consultants, TOBIN in relation to the project; 2. All Documents between the Council and or the Task Force and the Department of Rural and Community Development in relation to the project, including any application(s) for funding, and including any Documents between the Council and the Department since funding was granted, up until the date of this request; 3. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and the Solohead GAA Club in relation to the project; 4. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and Tipperary Cooperative Creamery and/or Teagasc in relation to the project; 5. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and Horse Racing Ireland and/or Tipperary Racecourse in relation to the project; 6. All Documents between the Council and/or the Task Force and Córas Iompair Éireann and/or Iarnród Éireann in relation to the project; ​The reference to calendar entries above means calendar entries for any meetings (physical, virtual or by telephone) relating to the project, including manual calendar entries, calendar entries on any computer and calendar entries on any mobile phones used by or on behalf of the Council and/or the Task Force.

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​We request all correspondence between Tipperary County Council and the ESB or on behalf of, which in any way references the Martyrs Road Development Plan, Town Development or Master plan including the possible purchase or exchange of land.

Tipperary County Council

We request all correspondence between Tipperary County Council and the Irish Rail/Iarnrod Eireann or on behalf of, which in any way references the Martyrs Road Development Plan, Town Development or Master plan including the possible purchase or exchange of land and any reference to a new road.​

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All records which evidence the breakdown of breeds which are listed in the dog control statistics for the years 2021 – 2024 as being involved in incidents of aggression. See below example for 2023 – i.e. can send me records evidencing the breeds involved in the 35 incidents last year and then the same for 2024, 2022, 2021.

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​Euthanasia StatisticsHow many dogs were euthanised in 2021, 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; Please provide a breakdown of breed and rationale for all dogs euthanised;Please confirm if efforts were made to reunite these dogs with owners (where they were found straying) or to rehome them (in all instances).Please provide a copy of the euthanasia policy utilised by the pound. If there is no such policy, please provide information as to how decisions are made re euthanasia and who is responsible for making the decision. Aggressive Behaviour / Dog Attack Statistics The Control of Dogs Statistics note that statistics on aggressive behaviour / dog attacks have been compiled by local authorities. Please provide a copy of these statistics for 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024. We obviously do not need personal details but would like to understand: How many incidences of aggression / dog attacks there were in total;A breakdown by category of type of incident / attack if available;Breed(s) involved;If dogs entered the pound as a result of such incidence / attack (whether by way of straying, surrender or seizure); andIf these dogs entering the pound were euthanised as a result. XL Bully Ban Implementation ​Copies of all materials / information / guidance provided to all dog wardens in relation to the XL Bully Ban; Confirmation as to what training was provided to dog wardens in relation to the XL Bully Ban and copies of all materials / information / guidance provided to dog wardens as part of any training in respect of the XL Bully Ban. We understand training took place over 3 days (2 in September and 1 in October) – is this correct? Was this part of a standard training programme or additional training given? How many dog wardens are in your local authority and conformation as to whether all dog wardens attended all training days in respect of the XL Bully Ban and, if not, confirm which wardens have not undertaken the training. Confirmation as to whether any other local authority staff have received training or information in respect of the XL Bully Ban and, if so, what categories of staff. Please also provide copies of all materials / information / guidance provided to such staff.

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​I would like Tipperary County Council to provide all information, minutes, files, records etc. relating to an event that was run at Clonacody House on Saturday 7th September, 2024, called The Tumbling Paddies. The information provided should include all records, minutes, files etc. relating to the Permit that was issued for said event.

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1. All correspondence records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Jeffrey Leo - to include emails, phone calls, letters, faxes. 2. All meeting records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Jeffrey Leo - to include meetings in person & online via Zoom, Teams, Skype. 3. All correspondence records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Dundrum House Hotel staff - to include emails, phone calls, letters, faxes. 4. All meeting records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Dundrum House Hotel staff - to include meetings in person & online via Zoom, Teams, Skype. 5. All correspondence records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Matthew Berrigan - to include emails, phone calls, letters, faxes. 6. All meeting records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Matthew Berrigan - to include meetings in person & online via Zoom, Teams, Skype. 7. All correspondence records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Brogan Capital Ventures staff - to include emails, phone calls, letters, faxes. 8. All meeting records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Brogan Capital Ventures staff - to include meetings in person & online via Zoom, Teams, Skype. 9. All correspondence records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Steelworks Investments Limited staff - to include emails, phone calls, letters, faxes. 10. All meeting records between Sinead Carr (Tipperary County Council) and Steelworks Investments Limited staff - to include meetings in person & online via Zoom, Teams, Skype. ​The time frame of this request is from 01/01/2022 to 20/12/2024, inclusive.​

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​The number of incidents of illegal dumping/fly-tipping in the local authority, this year to date The name of any street where there have been more than two incidents and exactly how many total incidents of illegal dumping there have been there, this year to date.The amount of times the council has fined or taken action against a person found to be fly-tipping this year to date?The number of total reports made by members of the public of illegal dumping overall in the local authority, this year to date.

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I am formally requesting access to records and information related to Dundrum House Hotel, Dundrum, County Tipperary, specifically concerning heritage preservation, zoning compliance, and planning regulations. My inquiries are as follows: ​1.Protected Structure Status and Section 57 Declaration Is Dundrum House Hotel listed as a protected structure within the Tipperary Record of Protected Structures (RPS)? If so, please provide details on the specific elements that are protected. If Dundrum House Hotel is a protected structure, I request a Section 57 Declaration to clarify what types of works would be permissible without impacting the building's protected status, particularly regarding structural or usage changes. 2.Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Designation Could you confirm if Dundrum House Hotel or its surrounding area falls within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA)? If so, please provide documentation on restrictions that apply to developments or changes of use for properties within this area. 3.Environmental and Heritage Assessments Have any Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) or Appropriate Assessments (AA) been conducted in relation to Dundrum House Hotel or its surrounding area? If so, please share any findings or reports, particularly regarding the impact of modifications to the building's structure or its use. 4.Zoning Information and Potential Conflicts Could you provide information on the current zoning designation for Dundrum House Hotel and the surrounding area as outlined in the local development plan? Additionally, are there any specific objectives or restrictions tied to this zoning that would limit or regulate changes in its structure or use? Please also provide any conditions attached to past planning permissions for Dundrum House Hotel, particularly those specifying usage restrictions or preservation requirements for this property. 5.Building Regulations Compliance ​Has there been an assessment of Dundrum House Hotel's compliance with current Building Regulations, particularly concerning fire safety, accessibility, and structural integrity? If available, please provide details of any assessments, required alterations, or compliance issues identified. 6.Records of Notifications or Approvals for Exempted Development Have there been any notifications or approvals submitted to Tipperary County Council for exempted development status or other planning exemptions related to Dundrum House Hotel? If so, could you provide records of these notifications and any related assessments or determinations?

Tipperary County Council

Any documents related to the number of International Protection Applicants in Roscrea, by age bracket, gender and year from 2020 to 2024. ​

Tipperary County Council

​All records relating to the 1998 purchase of the site which is now Gordon Place car park in Clonmel

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1. How many dog breeding establishments are currently registered with your council pursuant to the Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010? 2. Please provide a breakdown by establishment of the number of 1. breeding female adult dogs, 2. breeding male adult dogs, 3. litters of puppies and 4. other (non-breeding) dogs permitted at each dog breeding establishments currently registered with your council (please provide this information in the format shown below):​Anonymised establishment referenceNumber of breeding female adult dogs permittedNumber of breeding male adult dogs permitted Number of litters of puppies permittedNumber of other (non-breeding) dogs permitteda​​​​b​​​​c​​​​d​​​​e​​​​f​​​​g​​​​h​​​​i​​​​3. Please provide a blank copy of the inspection form/s used by your council during the inspection of dog breeding establishments."

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Can I have copies of any minutes of all meetings between the Nenagh Municipal District and Tipperary County Council and Irish Water/ Uisce Eireann from January 1st 2019 and October 31st 2024 and also can I have a full list of all live planning permissions for Housing with water and waste water connections and those without water and wastewater connections up to October 31st 2024? ​

Tipperary County Council

SI No 605 of 2022 relates to ammendments to class 20F exempt development ​3. States the relevant local authority shall be notified of location where change of use is proposed prior to commencment. ​Can you provide a full list of proposed developments which have notified the LA in relation to the exemption.?

Tipperary County Council

​Planning Permission Ref. 04/1098 Planning maps as lodged with the original application for the above dealing as the maps available for online viewing contain very small type and are difficult to view. In particular maps reference 1004-005, 1004-006 and 1004-019

Tipperary County Council

​All records confirming: - Did parking charges apply on Monday 6th February 2023. How much was paid in parking fees in Tipperary on Monday 6th February giving breakdown of all towns

Tipperary County Council

​The Scoping Document and any related documentation that was submitted to Tipperary County Council in respect of the proposed development of a wind farm by Carrig Renewables Wind Farm Ltd, a subsidiary of Atlantic Infrastructure Renewables in the townlands of Arraghmore, Cloncorig, Clonfinane, Coolderry, Faddan More and Sharragh, Co. Tipperary. In addition, I request any information relating to the consultation process by the above company and details of engagement by executive members of the council in this process including but not limited to emails and any other correspondence between the company, their representatives and the council. ​ ​

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1. How many houses were purchased by the council for Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) tenants in County Tipperary during the year 2022? 2. A list of the towns in which these houses were purchased, along with the purchase prices for each property. 3. For each RAS tenant who was transferred to a social house after the purchase of the property, please provide information on whether or not they were on the social housing waiting list at the time of transfer. ​4. For any RAS tenants who were not on the social housing waiting list at the time of transfer, please provide information on how many of them were checked for eligibility to receive a social house and what criteria were used in the eligibility assessment.

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​With regard to the new planning application, file number 2360047, lodged by Singland Homes to build 18 houses at Springfort Meadows Nenagh Under the FOI Act 2014 I am requesting the following information : Please provide details of any discussions that Tipperary county council have held in relation to the purchase for social housing purposes, any houses from the afore mentioned planned development file number 2360047 lodged by Singland Homes to build 18 new houses at Springfort Meadows Nenagh. Under the FOI Act 2014 I am requesting the following information : Please provide details of any agreements, plans and/or decisions either verbal or otherwise that Tipperary county council have made, in relation to the purchase for social housing purposes, any houses from the afore mentioned planned development file number 236007 lodged by Singland Homes to build 18 new houses at Springfort Meadows Nenagh.​

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​I reported a major flood on the road to Tipperary County Council on 12 Jan 2023. Please outline the procedure that was carried out by the Council on receiving this report. The names of the personell involved in this process and a description of the works carried out to resolve the issue.

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​“I am seeking ALL Raw Data as downloaded from the noise metersthat was collected on dates in 2017 and 2020 by AWN Consulting, we seek this information so that we can cross reference with other data for compliance reasons".​

Tipperary County Council

​“In this request, i am seeking the raw data from the data points in the graphs located in the two noise reports undertaken in 2017 and 2020,, a data point is full of loud noise, it is an La90 statistical calculation consisting of 600 noise levels in a 10 minute period, the statistics sort out the noise levels into a 90:10 db split, 90% is above the db split and in every 43db LA90 data point, 90% of the 600 noise levels are above the 43db and 10% are below, this data is needed to show compliance with the noise reports undertaken at my residence."​ ​

Tipperary County Council

Please provide, by email, an Excel spreadsheet of all purchase orders ('PO') and payments of €20,000 or more, made by Tipperary Co. Co. for the period 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022 (both dates inclusive). The Excel spreadsheet to include the following information: ​1. Date of purchase order (e.g. 04-01-2022) 2. Amount of purchase order 3. Date of payment (relating to the relevant PO) (eg. 10-04-2022) 4. Amount of payment (if different from the PO) 5. Name of supplier 6. Description of goods and/or services provided When considering this request, I would ask that you note the Public Service Reform Plan of 17 November 2011, in which publication of such data is an obligation for all public bodies: https://www.reformplan.per.gov.ie/2014/downloads/files/Reform%20Plan%202011.pdf​

Tipperary County Council

​Records relating to the amount allocated to the local authority for its Traveller budget in 2022 and the amount spent by the local authority in that time.

Tipperary County Council

​Records relating to the number of litter fines issued by the local authority in 2022, and the amount collected in that time. Records relating to the number of dog fouling fines issued by the local authority in 2022.

Tipperary County Council

​Records relating to the number of parking fines issued by the local authority in 2022. ​

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​ 1. All electronic mails and other forms of correspondence eitherjointly and individually between Mr Pat Slattery and / or Mr Michael Begley and / or Mr Joe McGrath and / or Mr. Anthony Coleman and / or Carmel Fox and / or Mr John P. Hartnett and / or Tipperary Town Revitalisation Task Force ​between 10 June 2019 and 06 March 2023. 2. All electronic mails and other forms of correspondence between Mr Pat Slattery and / or Mr Joe McGrath and / or Mr Anthony Coleman and the Department of the Taoiseach and including Taoiseach and or Tanaiste Mr Leo Varadkar, Mr Ted Leddy and The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government and Minister Mr Damien English and any other related parties between 1st March 2019 and 6 March 2023. 3. All e mails between Councilor Anne Marie Ryan Shiner and Michael Begley and / or Tipperary Town Revitalisation Task Force between 18 October 2019 and 06 March 2023. 4. All e mails and other correspondence between Councilor Anne Marie Ryan Shiner and Tipperary Town Chamber between 1 November 2019 and 6 March 2023. 5. All correspondence between Mr Anthony Coleman and Mr Joe Hayes and / or Tipperary Town Chamber between 1st January 2019 and 6th March 2023. 6. Details of all grants, subsidies, and any other contribution, financial or otherwise given to or for Tipperary Town Chamber and any affiliate committee or group, by Tipperary County Council between 2018 and 2023.

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​“MJ O'Connor LLP Solicitors letter dated 28th February 2023, submitted as part of Clarification of Additional Information for reg, ref. 22448 received by the Planning Authority on 3rd March 2023, and any appendices, attachments, or enclosures with that letter; and 2. Letter listed as part of the Clarification submission in the cover letter from Paul O'Brien Associates dated 1st March 2023, also received by the Planning Authority on 3rd March 2023. We further ask that you provide a schedule of all records (including those comprising environmental information), to contain details of your decisions in respect of the release of each record."

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I wish to make a request for all details of the tonal and impulsive noise assessments and analysis including the methods used, that was undertaken to show compliance with the planning conditions set down by ABP for Garacummer Wind Farm Hollyford Co. Tipperary, to be clear, i am not seeeking reports as the reports related to Garracummer Wind Farm do not hold this important information.​