Agendas 2019

Agenda of January Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council to be held on Monday, 14th January, 2019


Corporate Services,
County Hall,
Riverside,
Sligo

071 9111111

8th January, 2019

TO:  THE CATHAOIRLEACH AND EACH MEMBER OF SLIGO COUNTY COUNCIL

The Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council will be held

ON:  Monday, 14th January, 2019

AT:  10.00 a.m.

IN:  Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo

You are requested to attend.

K. Colreavy
Administrative Officer

 

  1. To confirm Minutes of Sligo Municipal District Meeting held on 15th October, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  2. To confirm Minutes of Meeting of S.P.C. 3 (Planning, Community and Economic Development, Arts and Culture) held on 7th November, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  3. To confirm Minutes of Statutory Budget Meeting for the year 2019 held on 26th November, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  4. To confirm Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Sligo County Council held on 3rd December, 2018 (Copy posted on Extranet).
  5. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Sandycove”, Strandhill, Co. Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  6. To consider report in relation to commencing the process of taking in charge the estate known as “Glenview Park”, Newgrange, Grange, Co. Sligo (Report previously circulated).
  7. To approve in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of dwelling house at 48 Parklands, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo to Martin and Maura Cregg (Report previously circulated).
  8. To approve in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of property at 21 Rusheen Crescent, Caltragh, Sligo to Ms. Catherine Gormley (Report previously circulated).
  9. To appoint Member to fill casual vacancy on S.P.C. 3 following the resignation of Councillor Paul Taylor.
  10. Report on European funding for Sligo under the WiFi4EU initiative (Report posted on Extranet).
  11. 2019 Investment and Development Proposals – to hear a report.
  12. To approve the Diaspora Strategy for County Sligo 2019-2024  (Copy posted on Extranet) Presentation by Venutei Network.
  13. To adopt Sligo Library Development Plan 2019-2023 (Copy to follow).
  14. To note 2019 ‘Creative Ireland’ Open Call Grants allocations (Report to follow).
  15. To note the Monthly Management Report for November 2018 (Report previously circulated).

DEFERRED MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “That Sligo County Council request the Government to give serious consideration to reintroducing the Decentralisation Programme in 2019 as this would give an economic boost to Sligo City and county towns like Tubbercurry and Ballymote and take the pressure off Dublin in terms of Housing, rents, traffic congestion and give Department Staff a much better quality of life at work and at home and for those rearing and educating young families”.
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “I will ask for a report on the taking in charge of ‘Knoxville Manor Estate’ in Bellaghy, Charlestown, Co. Sligo.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That the Roads Department of Sligo County Council fit 'Staying Alive at 1.5' cycling safety signs at suitable locations on National Primary Roads around the county subject to funding.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “That Sligo County Council writes to the H.S.E seeking clarification on the capital investment programme for Cliffoney Health Centre and Carrigans day care Centre.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “Calling for an up-to-date report on the progress being made to have works carried out to Fairways Estate, Tubbercurry in order that it can be taken in charge?”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “That this council will prepare a handbook for new councillors to advise them of their role and responsibility and the resources available to them.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “That this council will work with the community at Cregg to assist them in joining a community garden in Sligo town.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “That this council will lobby the HSE to fulfil their promise to upgrade the medical health centre at Drumcliff.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “To ask that the village of Banada/Tourlestrane be included in the 2019 Town and Village Renewal Scheme funding.”

MOTIONS

  1. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the Director of Services to confirm that the Referendum to change the spelling name of Enniscrone will take place on same day as local election 2019.”
  2. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Queenan:
    “To ask the County Manager to confirm when he proposes to issue his report on the future economic development of rural Sligo as agreed at July 2018 Meeting.”
  3. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “To ask Sligo County Council if any funding was unspent in the Community and Voluntary funding for 2018 and, if so, can community-based organisations apply for same.”
  4. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “To ask Sligo County Council for an update on the application submitted by the Killoran Community Group for assistance for works to be carried out at Killoran old Cemetery, Coolaney.”
  5. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor J. Lundy:
    “To call on the Minister for Transport to provide two bus shelters on the N17 at Tubbercurry and two bus shelters on the N17 at Curry in south Sligo as a matter of urgency.”
  6. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “That Sligo County Council provide funding to make the access road to Ballymote Community Nursing Unit and Cuan Íosa safer for users.”
  7. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to make an application for funding under the Low cost accident Schemes in 2019 to address the following concerns on the Knockbeg/Collooney road as there is a lack of footpaths, very poor public lighting and the need for speed calming measures along this route.”
  8. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley & Councillor D. Mulvey:
    “That this Council calls on the H.S.E., in conjunction with the St. Vincent De Paul in Ballymote, to provide the funding necessary to improve the entrance to the Nursing Home and the St. Vincent de Paul Houses in the interest of health and safety.”
  9. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council, in conjunction with the Western Bypass Development, review the entrances and egresses to Sráid na Mara, Seaview Park and Brooklawns on the First Sea Road.”
  10. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council provide a pedestrian crossing on the First Sea Road.”
  11. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor R. O’Grady:
    “That Sligo County Council write to Bus Éireann requesting an immediate review of the bus service in Maugheraboy and Strandhill Road area.”
  12. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:
    “That Sligo County Council write to the Minister  for Justice requesting that legislation be drafted which regulates the activities of scrap metal dealers, i.e. that all transactions be recorded and available for inspection by the relevant authorities on request.”
  13. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “That this Council welcomes the insertion of the Western Rail Corridor to a list of prioritised transport networks in the EU as part of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme, which grants EU funding for transport and energy projects.”
  14. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council engineering staff would examine the first and second speed ramps going into Sea View Park which are in need of repair."
  15. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council would install a digital speed warning sign at Tullynagracken South, Carraroe, in the R284 in the interests of Health and Safety."
  16. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. MacSharry:
    "That Sligo County Council would assess the need for a Pedestrian crossing at the Cleveragh-Tonaphubble/Back Avenue junction in the interests of Health and Safety." 
  17. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon:
    “To request Sligo County Council’s Roads Department to include road No. L3401 for widening and further improvements during 2019.”
  18. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon:
    “To ask Sligo County Council to carry out further improvements on Road No. L7429 known as the Lough Gill Loop during 2019.  Improvement works are necessary on this Road due to increased student numbers at St. Angela’s College and for all road users.”
  19. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “How many L.I.S. applications are on file with Sligo County Council grouped by the length of time they are awaiting funding (e.g. X number 2 years, 1 year etc.) What was the total funding received for each of the last three years for L.I.S.?”
  20. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:
    “That Sligo County Council writes to Bus Éireann requesting them to carry out a feasibility study for a new commuter bus service incorporating the villages of Ballintogher, Ballygawley, Collooney and Ballisadare.”
  21. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “That Sligo County Council contacts the HSE and Minister Simon Harris to express our grave concern regarding the spiralling costs associated with the new National Children’s Hospital and their subsequent impact on local health services in our region.  Of primary concern is the impact on Sligo University Hospital and delivery of projects such as the Radiology Department, a new Diabetic Centre and provision of a Cath Lab.”
  22. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor C. MacManus:
    “That Sligo County Council engages with the OPW regarding the condition of the ‘Queen Maeve’ Cairn on Knocknarea specifically relating to the issue of a small minority of individuals either climbing the Cairn and/or removing stones.  That both agencies work towards seeking a long-term measure that protects the Cairn and maintains its integrity as a place of significant archaeological, historical and tourist significance.”
  23. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor K. Henry:
    “That Sligo County Council would write to the relevant authorities to ask that a piece of artwork remembering the 17th Century Harpists brothers and composers Thomas and William Connellan from Cloonamahon be included in any artwork commissioned for the upgrading of the N4.”
  24. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Sligo County Council will carry out a feasibility study to assess the need for a pedestrian crossing on the Clarion Road at the junction of the Engineering Department of Sligo Institute of Technology and review the public lighting in this area particularly at the entrance to the Clarion Village Gateway apartments and towards St. Edward’s National School.”
  25. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Maguire:
    “Sligo County Council will install where appropriate ‘3 for the sea’ signs on our beaches to encourage people to remove litter and plastic from our beaches.”
  26. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “To call on Sligo County Council to carry out improvements to footpath in Bunninadden village from Wiggins Corner to Leamys in the interest of safety.”
  27. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls on the Minister for Education to implement basic first aid in all secondary schools.”
  28. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor G. O’Boyle:
    “Sligo County Council calls on the Minister for Health to approve the life changing drug Spinraza.”
  29. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That this Council welcomes the decision of the European Parliament to include the Western Rail Corridor as a priority transport link in the E.U. Connecting Europe Facility (C.E.F.) Programme.”
  30. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “That this Council calls for the restoration of town and borough councils and further calls for genuine devolution of powers to local government.”
  31. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor S. Kilgannon:
    “To request Sligo County Council Roads Department to extend the footpath along Road no. 278 from Glenard Housing Estate to the new Housing Development this is necessary for Heath and safety reasons as people walking this area have to walk on the grass as it’s unsafe to walk on the road due to large volumes of traffic.”
  32. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Bree:
    “To ask what progress has been made to identify possible grant aid/funding sources to allow the Council to construct a pedestrian footpath or footpaths on the R292 linking Strandhill village with the Dorrins Strand estate and the Queen Meave Trail.”
  33. To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Gormley:
    “To ask the Director of Services has the Council made an application to Minister Madigan’s office under ‘The Structure at Risk Fund’ for funding to carry out a conservation plan for the monument in Court Abbey Cemetery.”
  34. Votes of Sympathy.
  35. Votes of Congratulations.
  36. Conferences/Training (Copy posted on Extranet).
  37. To note the summary of proceedings of conferences attended in accordance with Section 142(5) (f) of the Local Government Act, 2001.
  38. Correspondence:
    1. Letter received by e-mail dated 28th November, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform re. utilisation of Credit Union funds to build or rent social and affordable housing,
    2. Letter dated 29th November, 2018 from Mr. Dermot Monaghan, Head of Service (Primary Care, H.S.E.) re. ceased supply of bus for cancer Patients from Sligo,
    3. Letter dated 30th November, 2018 from Ms. Heather Humphreys, T.D., Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation re. the closure of “Basta” in Tubbercurry,
    4. Letter dated 30th November, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re. Regional Veterinary Laboratory Service,
    5. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Donegal County Council re. commemoration of the first Dáil Éireann,
    6. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Taoiseach dated 7th December, 2018 (re. Referendum to amend Article 28 and Saudi Arabian blockades),
    7. Acknowledgement from the family of the late Ann Martin, R.I.P.
    8. Acknowledgement dated 7th December, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Health re. capital funding for extra beds at Sligo University Hospital,
    9. Acknowledgement dated 7th December, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Health re. provision of a cardiac cath lab at Sligo University Hospital,
    10. Acknowledgement 10th December, 2018 from Mr. Jim Daly, T.D., Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People re. funding for Home Care Support,
    11. Acknowledgement from the Office of the Minister for Health re. Care Plan for Patientsbeing discharged from Hospital,
    12. Acknowledgement dated 12th December, 2018 from Minister of State, Mr. John Halligan, T.D. re. School Transport System,
    13. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Donegal County Council re. support for the Irish Language Act in Northern Ireland,
    14. Letter dated 12th December, 2018 from Ms. Chris Kane, General Manager, Galway University Hospitals re. transport for cancer Patients from Sligo to Galway,
    15. Letter received on 19th December, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform re. interest rate cap for moneylenders,
    16. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of South and West Kerry Municipal District in relation to helping the undocumented in America,
    17. Letter dated 19th December, 2018 from Mr. Jim Daly, T.D., Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People,
    18. Copy of resolution adopted by the Members of Monaghan County Council regarding Medical Report/Driving licence fees for persons over 70 years of age,
    19. Acknowledgement dated 12th December, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine re. Beef Genomics Programme,
    20. Letter dated 21st December, 2018 from Mr. Joe O’Sullivan of the National Transport Authority re. provision of a bus shelter on the First Sea Road in Sligo,
    21. Letter dated 27th December, 2018 from the Office of the Minister for Health re. provision of a cardiac cath lab at Sligo University Hospital,
    22. E-mail dated 2nd January, 2019 from the family of the late Kitty Farren, R.I.P.,
    23. Copy of resolution agreed by the Members of Roscommon County Council re. Home Help Hours and Home Care Packages,
    24. Letter dated 31st December, 2018 from the Minister for Health, Mr. Simon Harris, T.D., re. Hospital waiting lists,
    25. Copy of resolution agreed by Members of Adare-Rathkeale Municipal District of Limerick City and County Council re. increased fines and penalty points for speeding and non carrying of a Driver’s licence and
    26. Letter received via e-mail from the Office of the Minister for Justice and Equality re. Garda operations and deployment.
  39. Matters arising from Minutes.
  40. Any other business.

 


Meeting Date 14/01/2019