Agendas 2018

Agenda of June Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council


Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

071 9111111

5th June, 2018

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held

ON:  Monday, 11th June, 2018         

AT:  10.00 a.m.

IN:  Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

K. Colreavy
Administrative Officer

 

CLÁR 

  1. To confirm Minutes of Sligo Municipal District Meeting held on 26th March, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  2. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 14th May, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  3. To approve, pursuant to Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of Freehold interest in 63 St. Edward’s Terrace to Ms. Frances Dunne (Report previously circulated).
  4. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Coill Dara”, Rathscanlon, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  5. To consider report in relation to taking in charge of the roads serving the development known as Highfield Phase I and Highfield Phase II in Tubbercurry (Report posted on Extranet). 
  6. To consider in accordance with section 179, Part XI of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001(as amended), proposals for the refurbishment and redevelopment of the Gate Lodge at Doorly Park, Cleveragh Demense, Sligo, including change of use from residential to tourism/community and the construction of a toilet block extension (Report posted on Extranet).
  7. To consider in accordance with section 179, Part XI of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001(as amended), proposals for the refurbishment and redevelopment of six existing halting site service bays at Rathquarter, Sligo and all associated drainage and site works (Report posted Extranet).
  8. To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992, and Regulations thereunder, provision of assistance to Respond,in the form of Capital Assistance Scheme for the acquisition of a dwelling house at Tullycusheen, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. (Report previously circulated)
  9. To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992, and Regulations thereunder, provision of assistance to Newgrove Housing Association,in the form of Capital Assistance Scheme for the acquisition of a dwelling house at “Killeshin”, First Sea Road, Sligo. (Report previously circulated)
  10. To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992, and Regulations thereunder, provision of assistance to Focus Housing Association Company Limited by Guarantee,in the form of Capital Assistance Scheme for the acquisition of a dwelling house at No.244 Sunset Drive, Cartron Point, Sligo. (Report previously circulated)
  11. To approve in accordance with Section 6 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1992, and Regulations thereunder, provision of assistance to Focus Housing Association Company Limited by Guarantee,in the form of Capital Assistance Scheme for the acquisition of an apartment at No. A24 Citygate, Mailcoach Road, Sligo. (Report previously circulated)
  12. ‘Sligo Economic Development’ - to hear a report.
  13. Report on Performance Indicators 2016.
  14. To note the Monthly Management Report for April 2018 (Report previously circulated).
  15. To consider the Chief Executive’s Report and recommendation on the Draft Development Contribution Scheme 2018 – 2024 (Report previously circulated).
  16. County Sligo Placenames Committee Report - Consideration and adoption of recommended placename proposals (Posted on Extranet).
  17. Annual Report 2017 (Posted on Extranet).
  18. To note audited accounts for the first year of operation of the Sligo BID (Copy to follow).
  19. To consider recommendations from the Housing and Corporate Strategic Policy Committee /Disability Consultative Committee (Report posted on Extranet).
  20. To approve, in accordance with Section 128C of the Local Government Act 2001, the revised membership of the Sligo Local Community Development Committee (L.C.D.C.) (Report posted on Extranet).
  21. To note the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Annual Report 2017 (Report posted on Extranet).
  22. To consider the adoption of the Draft Casual Trading Bye-Laws 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet). 

 

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to start taking in the applications for the older peoples grant immediately”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask have Sligo County Council received any further information regarding either the recently announced revised Council loan scheme and an affordable home scheme, as the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government has indicated substantive local authority involvement in both schemes.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “In light of the publishing of the National Planning Framework and its strong focus on sustainable transport, what funds are available from central government for the advancement of sustainable transport projects?  What plans have Sligo County Council to prepare for the huge investment in Sustainable Transport proposed in the plan?”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Ask the Director of Services to give updates
    1. a) will the markings be completed to indicate ramps on Main Street, Enniscrone and
    2. b) regarding commercial activity on Main Street, Enniscrone opposite the Fire Station”.
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Sligo County Council will begin the process of taking in charge of Beach view park in Strandhill”.
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls for a ban on fox hunting and hare coursing”.
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillors J. Lundy & D. Mulvey:
    “To ask the Council to explore the possibility of Sligo forming a “Twinning” with Birmingham in light of the recent visit of the Lord Mayor of Birmingham to south Sligo and Sligo city”.
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To call on the Minister for Housing to fund the purchase of suitable private housing in all counties for the purposes of reducing the ever increasing number of people who are homeless and in danger of becoming homeless.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That Sligo County Council purchase a 'Property Marking Machine ' for community group use to make property a less attractive target for thieves, making it easier to reunite owners with their property.” 
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “I request an update on the taking in charge of Glenview, Grange, Co. Sligo”.
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council commence a programme of footpath and road upgrading where necessary at Cartron Estate”.
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus, Councillor D. Bree and Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Recognising:
    • That Israel’s ongoing building of settlements in the Palestinian West Bank is illegal under international criminal law and makes the establishment of a viable Palestinian state impossible;
    • That vast amounts of land and property, especially agricultural land, have been seized from Palestinians and transferred to the exclusive use of these illegal Israeli settlements thus having a devastating effect on Palestinians’ way of life;
    • That goods and services currently produced in these Israeli settlements, including agricultural produce grown and harvested on stolen Palestinian land, are freely tradable in Ireland;
    • That the Seanad will shortly consider the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill, 2018 introduced by Senator Frances Black and supported by organisations such as Trocaire, Christian Aid, I.C.T.U. and many others;
    • And that this Bill seeks to prevent such goods and services being sold in Ireland;

    That Sligo County Council urges Senators to support the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill, 2018”.
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council take Dorrins Strand estate in Strandhill in charge".
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "Considering the fact that Sligo has the highest commercial premises vacancy rate in the country and the shocking rise of unfortunate business/retail closures in the recent past in Sligo town and cognisant of the rising costs of doing business and the sharp rise in online shopping, Sligo County Council calls on the Government to establish a retail taskforce to consider measures to assist new business start up together with traditional business assistance to address the sharp decline in street scape closures in Sligo."
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Due to the recent storms our dunes in Strandhill and on the 2nd beach in Rosses Point have been considerably damaged.

    The dunes are actively falling and have become very dangerous. This motion seeks to have the council take immediate remedial action to combat this serious situation and to erect more signage to alert people to the danger to prevent a serious accident occurring.”
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council engineering staff address the urgent Health and Safety issues posed by the imminent collapse of the property beside the Friary Church on High Street"
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council support repealing the 8th amendment for the upcoming referendum on May 25th”.
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on the members of Sligo County Council to support the motion calling on the executive of this Council to contact with urgency the C. E. O. of the O. P. W., Mr. Maurice Buckley and the Minister who were previous tenants of the former state occupied building adjacent to the Garda Station in Tubbercurry which is now for sale and to instigate meaningful negations to acquire this property for the state to be used as the new Garda Station for Tubbercurry region.

    This is a unique opportunity to acquire this cost effective, ready to go building which will meet all the requirements of the state.

    This endorsement from the Council will complement my correspondence already sent to the Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan T.D., the C.E.O. of O.P.W. and Minister for the O.P.W. Kevin Boxer Moran T.D. who deals directly with site accessions of buildings for state use.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to support ‘Quirky Glamping Village’, Enniscrone to become a Flagship project by Fáilte Ireland”.
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    I call on Sligo County Council to support Iarnród Éireann’s application for approval to the National Transport Authority to increase the current 7 services daily to 8 services daily in their Autumn schedule on the Sligo line. Sligo is one of the busiest intercity services carrying 1.3 million passengers last year.

    The majority of Sligo services are operated by four carriage trains. The exceptions are 05.45 Sligo-Connolly and 17.05 Connolly-Sligo every day which are both 7 carriage trains and on Fridays 15.05 Connolly-Sligo is increased to a 7 carriage train,(2 seven carriage trains on a Friday) so the introduction of 8 services each way per day would considerably help with peak overcrowding on certain train departures.  I call on the Sligo County council to write to the National Transport Authority to make a strong case for this approval.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “This Council will organise and run workshops similar to those held in other counties to assist people with recycling in line with the new recycling requirements.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “That Sligo County Council Environment Section purchase anti dog fouling spray paint stencils for use as an awareness method to reduce the amount of dog fouling occurring throughout the county.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to carry out a survey on the condition of the main road that runs through the village of Ballintogher as the surface of the road is deteriorating and for funding to be made available to address this situation.”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “That this Council calls on the H.S.E. to have a G.P. ‘out of hours’ service provided at the New Primary Care Centre at Ballymote”.
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council seeks funding for the provision of C.C.T.V. at Mud Lane, Cartron”.
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “I will ask for an update report on the taking in charge of ‘Knoxville Manor’ estate in Bellaghy, Co. Sligo.”
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “Noting that the visit of Pope Francis will take place in August, this Council requests the Pope to visit Tuam to apologise to the families of those who suffered and died in the Mother and Baby Home run by the Sisters of the Bon Secours and to all the victims of clerical abuse in Ireland” .
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “To ask the Chief Executive what progress has been made with regard to the live streaming of Council meetings.”
  29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “To seek a report on progress for the completion of works on Fairways Estate, Tubbercurry”.
  30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask what further progress has been made regarding the provision of a modern, fit-for-purpose Central Library in Sligo Town”.
  31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to consider increasing the number of disabled car park spaces in Sligo when they are reviewing the Car parking bye laws.”
  32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “Can the Council be provided with an update on the uptake of the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loans for County Sligo including the number of applications received, approved, pending and rejected.  That the Council forward a letter to the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government asking for the credit criteria to be published”.
  33. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “That this Council welcomes the passing of the Domestic Violence Bill by the Seanad earlier this month and calls on the Government to take all the necessary steps to ensure that the protections and safeguards enshrined in this Act are available as soon as possible.

    Further, recognising the vital frontline work and support services provided nationally and locally by agencies such as Women’s Aid, SafeIreland, Rape Crisis Centres and DVAS, this Council calls on the Government and the HSE to confirm that adequate resources and funding will be available as a matter of urgency.  This Act will only mean something if the victims of domestic abuse and violence, both now and in the future, can use the new provisions to help ensure their safety.”
  34. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor H. Keaney:
    “That Sligo County Council calls on the Minister for Environment to consider giving the management and updating of the Voters’ Register to An Post”.
  35. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “Following the announcement by Minister Kevin Boxer Moran that funding of €50,000 is being made available as part of the CFRAM programme for works on the Owenmore River, I am requesting that we are provided with a report as to what works will be carried out and that it’s in consultation with the drainage committee.”

 

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillors T. Healy, C. MacManus, M. Baker, J. Queenan, T. MacSharry, S. Kilgannon, G. O’Boyle, R. O’Grady, J. Lundy, D. Mulvey and H. Keaney:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to consider commissioning a dedicated patching Unit for the County. This is to address the ongoing problem with potholes throughout Sligo.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “To receive an update on the Sligo County Council application for Local Authorities to introduce free Wi-Fi hotspots. The ‘WiFi4EU’ scheme will promote free Wi-Fi connectivity in public spaces – such as parks, squares, public buildings, libraries, health centres and museums”.
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “That a pedestrian crossing be provided at Keash N.S in the interest of road safety to cater for the school and the newly opened playground”.
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I call on Sligo County Council to work with the Community in Coolaney to continue the footpath work started last year on road L6804 from Coolaney village up to the National school and Church”.
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council engineering staff would change the traffic calming signage on Shore road, Strandhill from 50 km/h to 30km/h in the interests of Health and Safety".
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Sligo County Council will seek clarification from the Minister for Health why Sligo University Hospital remains the only regional hospital without a cat lab. Further this motion calls on all local T.D.s to address this matter with the Minister as a matter of urgency”.
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council Engineering staff immediately engage with the Residents of Summerhill Village to reach an agreed approach in relation to the proposed Parking Bye-Laws 2018".
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “I ask if Sligo County Council’s Heritage Officer can attend a meeting in Killoran School, Coolaney with the purpose of setting up a working group so as to maintain the historic old graveyard at Carrownagleragh Killoran Coolaney which has a medieval church. The purpose of this proposed meeting is to work in partnership with the local community group as to the ongoing maintenance and to make the cemetery accessible for the general public wishing to visit this historic site and especially for those whose families are interred there”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “That Sligo County Council write to the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht asking that the Court Abbey monument be taken in charge as a national monument”.
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “That Sligo County Council write to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment asking that the “Use Your Brain not your Fists” video and campaign be included in the SPHE”.
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “To ask for publishing in full the costing and details of the works carried out in Ballymote Playground recently”.
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Ask the County Manager to indicate what coastal protection works in west Sligo has been applied for to Department in 2018”.
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “Ask the Manager when the Beach bye-laws are being reviewed”. 
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Clarke:
    “To call on this Government to take action with regard to car, business and residential Insurance spiralling out of control and out of reach of the Citizens.”
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “As the Regional Road R294 is the main artery from Ballina to Boyle going through Tubbercurry, Gurteen and Cloonloo to link up with the N4, I am calling on Sligo County Council to make an application for funding to carry out much needed improvements on this road in areas such as at Mullinabreena and Knockalass”.
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “Taking into account the likely negative impact Brexit will have on Ireland, and especially the Border counties, that the C.EO. would outline Sligo County Council’s strategy to assist S.M.E.s prepare for such impact with particular emphasis on the role of the Community and Economic Development Directorate and Local Enterprise Offices”.
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls on Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister Katherine Zappone to set up a D.N.A. database for children involved in recent adoption scandals.  Also, for any persons that were in any religious institutions which all costs will be covered by the State”.
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the council be provided with a report indicating where the new beach wheelchair will be located during the summer months and outlining the proposals for the provision of additional beach wheelchairs on Sligo’s beaches.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That Sligo County Council indicates its support for the Friends of the Earth ‘Sick of Plastic’ campaign including the call for (a) the imposition of a levy on single-use plastic items, like take-away cups; and (b) the imposition of a ban on the use of micro-plastics in cosmetics and care products.”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That the Executive provide the Council with an up to date report on the proposed T2-T12 road linking the junction of Mail Coach Road/Connolly Street with the junction of Burton Street/Pearse Road; the report to include details of the most recent submission made to the Department seeking funding for the project.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for a report outlining the number of fines issued and subsequent revenue raised in years 2015, 2016 & 2017 for (a) littering and (b) dog fouling.

    Further, can the Council consider creating a strategy and\or awareness programme around the issue of dog fouling centred on community engagement, education and targeted enforcement actions.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “To ask for a report, as agreed at the April Monthly Meeting, on progress relating to the provision of a community facility including surfing and community centre, on the Front in Strandhill Village.”
  23. Votes of Sympathy.
  24. Votes of Congratulations.
  25. Conferences/Training (Copy posted on Extranet).
  26. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  27. Correspondence:
    1. Letter dated 9th May, 2018 from Minister Shane Ross re. funding for local secondary and local tertiary roads,
    2. Letter dated 11th May, 2018 from Mr. Liam Kenny, Director of the Association of Irish Local Government (A.I.L.G.) re. issuing of 1916 commemorative medals to members of the local authority Fire Service,
    3. Letter dated 21st May, 2018 from the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, T.D. re. provision of defibrillator machines in all Irish Schools,
    4. Letter dated 22nd May, 2018 from the Office of Public Works re. flooding issues at Woodlands housing estate,
    5. Resolution received from Waterford City and County Council re. provision by H.S.E. of Free Style Libre to sufferers of Type 1 Diabetes,
    6. Resolution received from Waterford City and County Council re. provision of Occupational First Aid training, encompassing C.P.R.,
    7. Resolution received from Waterford City and County Council re. versatis pain relief,
    8. Resolution received from Waterford City and County Council re. Cervical Check,
    9. Resolution received from South Dublin County Council re. solidarity with Palestinians,
    10. Resolution received from Leitrim County Council re. medical cards for Patients who receive a cancer diagnosis and
    11. Correspondence re. Local Government Funding Baseline Review.
  28. Matters arising from Minutes.
  29. Any other business.

  


Meeting Date 24/09/2018