Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 17 of 80)
- 16 July 2015 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the Council write to the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government requesting an extension of time to the process and that adequate consultation take place with those affected, including residents.
- 16 July 2015 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the discussion on this matter be continued in committee.
- 20 July 2015 Kells carried as amended
That the Executive write to Bus Éireann requesting that they prioritise the erection of bus shelters along the 109 route, when formulating their next list of approved bus shelter works.
- 7 September 2015 not recorded
That Meath County Council produce as soon as possible a pro-active renewable energy strategy promoting technologies that are most viable to County Meath in order to address climate change.
- 7 September 2015 carried
That Meath Co Council engage with all community groups to promote the launch of positive mental health week on 15th September at 12 noon in the Solstice Arts Centre, Navan.
- 7 September 2015 carried
That Meath Co Council write to the Minister for Finance requesting that he finally address the issue of upward only rent reviews, considering that, at present, approximately six thousand five hundred retailers are trapped in these flawed leases.
- 7 September 2015 not recorded
Following on from the publication in July of the first ever National Statement of Housing Supply and Demand by the Chairman of Housing Agency Ireland, Conor Skehan, which identified the need for infrastructural supports for the delivery of housing on zoned land banks, that Meath County Council would immediately contact the Department of Environment in order to develop a plan for the provision of the required infrastructure at our land bank at Fearganstown and subsequent construction of homes on this land.
- 7 September 2015 carried
That this Council honours the first ever Meath Rose, Elysha Brennan to both enter and win the Rose of Tralee, and who will represent our county nationally and internationally. In respect of this, I propose that this Council hold a civic reception to mark Elysha's achievement and her year ahead.
- 7 September 2015 carried
In response to previous motions regarding anti-social behaviour, I call on Meath Co. Council to follow other Councils and introduce "bye laws on the prohibition of consumption of intoxicating liquor on roads and public places."
- 7 September 2015 not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to initiate plans to connect a roadway between the Business Park/The City North Hotel with the village of Stamullen and its residents.
- 7 September 2015 not recorded
To ask Meath Co. Council to explore the possibility to require all restaurants or other business engaged in food take away to carry the name of the business clearly on all of its packaging.
- 7 September 2015 not recorded
That the Executive and Members of this County Council recognise the importance of and will, at the earliest possible juncture, seek to appoint a Community Development Worker/ Officer assisted in their role, by a Youth Development worker/officer.
- 7 September 2015 not recorded
That Meath County Council: - understands that elected members have the authority to increase or reduce the local property tax rate by up to 15% each year - recognises that there is an ever-worsening housing crisis in the county at this time - commits, as an act of emergency, to increase housing funding in 2016 by an amount not less than the equivalent of 15% of the local property tax collected, this being in addition to the 2015 estimated housing expenditure outturn. / Go dtuigeann Comhairle Chontae na Mí: -go bhfuil sé i gcumhacht na mball tofa méidiú nó ísliú 15% a dhéanamh ar an ráta cáin mhaoine áitiúil gach bliain -go n-aithnítear Comhairle Chontae na Mí go bhfuil géarchéim tithíochta ag dul i gcónaí in olcas ann sa chontae faoi láthair. -go ndeimhníonn Comhairle Chontae na Mí, mar chás eigeandála, an maoiniú tithíochta a mhéidiú i 2016 faoi mhéid ní ba lú ná 15% den cháin mhaoine áitiúil bailithe, é sin anuas ar tháirgreacht chaiteachas mheasta tithíochta 2015.
- 7 September 2015 not recorded
That Meath County Council, noting the failure of broadband providers to adequately respond to requests by the Strategic Policy Committee on Planning and Economic Development, commits to renew efforts, through the Department of Communications and Government TDs, to convene a dedicated meeting in order to begin addressing the broadband deficit in Meath, same to include all relevant stakeholders and to take place before November 1st 2015. / Go dtiomnaíonn Comhairle Chontae na Mí, aird tugtha do theip soláthreoirí leathanbhanda freagra leor a thabhairt d'iarratais an Choiste um Beartais Straitéiseacha um Pleanáil agus Forbairt Gheilleagrach, d'iarrachtaí athnuaite, tríd an Roinn Cumarsáide agus Teachtaí Dála an rialtais, cruinniú tiomnaithe a chur le chéile ionas go ndéanfar plé ar easpa leathanbhanda i gContae na Mí, agus go mbeidh na páirtithe leasmhara ábhartha go léir ina measc, ba chóir an cruinniú a reachtáil roimh an 1 Samhain 2015.
- 7 September 2015 carried as amended
That this Council resolves that the 1916 proclamation should hang in a place of prominence in the entrance of every council building and each Municipal Council building and that the national flag is to be flown on all these aforementioned Council buildings on St Patrick's Day, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
- 7 September 2015 carried as amended
Can I call on the support of my fellow Councillors to fully support my motion of no confidence in the Minister for mental health Kathleen Lynch, regarding the proposed downgrading of acute psychiatric services 24/7 at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, for our patients and public living in Navan and Co. Meath, and a letter of this effect be sent to Minister Kathleen Lynch, and all Meath Oireachtas Members, and I am calling on the Minister to reverse this disgraceful proposal, for patient care and safety.
- 7 September 2015 carried
With the hedge cutting season now starting I am calling on landowners, farmers and householders in rural areas to ensure that their roadside hedges are cut and maintained so that motorists, cyclists and pedestrians can travel safely on our rural roads.
- 7 September 2015 carried
That Meath County Council calls on the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to prepare a feasibility study of the costs involved to have the M1, M3 & M4 toll free for night time hours during the months from October to March.
- 7 September 2015 not recorded
That Meath County Council notes with concern reports from residents that Irish Water has instructed workers to refuse to carry out works on "private site" water and waste water infrastructure, regardless if this relates to primary mains or not; recognises this as a major decrease in service provided compared to that offered by the local authority heretofore; further recognises this as evidence that Irish Water is not fit for purpose; and calls for Irish Water and water charges to be scrapped. / Go dtugann Comhairle Chontae na Mí dá h-aire le h-imní tuairiscí ó chónaitheoirí gur ordaigh Uisce Éireann d'oibrithe gan obair a dhéanamh ar bhonneagar uisce agus dramhuisce ar thalamh príobháideach, fiú má bhaineann sé leis na príomhlíonra uisce. Go dtugtar aird do sin mar ghearradh siar tromchúiseach ar sheirbhísí curtha ar fáil i gcomparáid leo siúd a chuireadh ar fáil ag an rialtas áitiúil roimhe sin; anuas ar sin go aithnítear sin mar fhianaise narbh fiú d'Uisce Éireann;agus go n-áirítear go gcuirfear críoch le Uisce Éireann agus muirir uisce.
- 7 September 2015 carried as amended
That the elected members of Meath County Council support the call by thousands of dedicated GAA members and supporters that, when next up for consideration, the GAA ensure that all All-Ireland championship matches are available to view free-to-air on terrestrial television / Go dtacaíonn ionadaithe tofa Chomhairle Chontae na Mí leis na mílte leanúnaí agus ball tiomnaithe CLG chun, ag an gcéad uair eile a ndéanfar cinneadh, go gcinnteoidh an CLG go mbeidh cluichí ceannais na hÉireann ar fáil soar in aisce ar theilifís trastíre.
- 7 September 2015 not recorded
Can I call on the support of my fellow councillors, that in preparation for the 2016 budget, to obtain a yearly rebate of 5 % from the local property tax (LPT) from Meath county council towards the maintenance and upkeep of our own housing estates, with regard to grass cutting, litter control, shrubs and flower beds, community events, improvement works and insurance cover.
- 11 September 2015 Trim carried
That Trim Municipal District designate the loop around Enfield including the bypass as a Linear Park with a view to having safe footpaths, the sides of the road cleaned regularly, the margins mowed and suitably planted and the roundabouts maintained, in preparation for establishing a Slí na Sláinte route.
- 11 September 2015 Trim carried
Sinn Féin would like to acknowledge the important work of Meath River Rescue in the County and ask that Trim Municipal District follows the example of Navan Municipal District and fund the repairs necessary to the launch ramp into the river - this work needs to be done to increase efficiency and safety and support more lives being saved in the county.
- 14 September 2015 Ashbourne carried
That Ashbourne Municipal District, in advance of the upcoming consideration of the Local Area Plan, holds an "Ashbourne Economic Development think-in" with local stakeholders, in order to best inform the Local Area Plan, to best take advantage of the Meath Economic Development Strategy 2014-2022, and to best enable Ashbourne reach its full economic and social potential.
- 14 September 2015 Ashbourne carried
That Ashbourne Municipal District calls on the Minister for the Environment to immediately address the crisis in the private rented sector which, due to issues of supply, demand and inadequate controls, is having a devastating effect on families in this area.
- 14 September 2015 Ashbourne carried
In light of the planned expansion of bus services through the village that the Meath County Council will initiate and pursue proceedings with Bus Éireann to ensure bus stops are erected in the village of Kentstown.
- 14 September 2015 Ashbourne carried
That the provision of a further pedestrian crossing on the main thoroughfare in Stamullen be a priority for the village when the budget for 2016 is being considered.
- 14 September 2015 Ashbourne carried as amended
Can I ask that Meath County Council writes a letter to Alan Kelly, the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government on behalf of all Ashbourne Municipal District Councillors requesting that with immediate effect, Irish Water continue the level of customer service that was previously carried out by Meath County Council, specifically with regard to waste water blockages in common public drains and shared public sewers on private lands, until infrastructural defects are surveyed and rectified. Can I also request this motion is shared with all local authorities if adopted.
- 14 September 2015 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council writes a letter to Alan Kelly, the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government on behalf of all Ashbourne Municipal District Councillors requesting that Irish Water, or the local authority, accepts responsibility for all sewerage mains and infrastructure maintenance, including those running through non-public property and that appropriate funding be made available and that this motion is shared with all local authorities if adopted.
- 14 September 2015 Ashbourne carried
Can I ask that Ashbourne Municipal District Councillors support a motion calling on all roads classified as local roads or "L" roads have their speed limits reduced from 80km/h to 60km/h.
- 16 September 2015 Ratoath carried
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15th July 2015 be adopted.
- 16 September 2015 Ratoath carried
To recommend to Meath County Council the making of the Polling Scheme in accordance with the Draft.
- 16 September 2015 Ratoath carried
To take in charge The Old Forge and make a declaration that the roads within the estate shall be public roads.
- 16 September 2015 Ratoath carried
To take in charge Seagrave Park and make a declaration that the roads within the estate shall be public roads.
- 16 September 2015 Ratoath carried
To take in charge Seagrave Hall and make a declaration that the roads within the estate shall be public roads.
- 16 September 2015 Ratoath carried
To take in charge Summerseat and make a declaration that the roads within the estate shall be public roads.
- 16 September 2015 Ratoath carried
To take in charge Cul De Sac and make a declaration that the roads within the estate shall be public roads.
- 16 September 2015 Ratoath deferred
To call on Meath County Council to place extra road signage along the R157 at Grange, Maynooth Road, Dunboyne.
- 16 September 2015 Ratoath deferred
To call on Meath County Council to request the OPW to clean and maintain the flood alleviation works which took place on the Castle stream and the river Tolka.
- 17 September 2015 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That this Municipal District provides a pedestrian crossing and appropriate safety measures at the bend at Harry's Garage and Ozanam House, using the funding from Sustainable Transport Measures (MCC Funded) under Service Division B - Road Transportation & Safety Expenditure 2015-2020 in the Capital Budget.
- 17 September 2015 Laytown-Bettystown carried as amended
That this Municipal District provides a pedestrian crossing and appropriate safety measures on the Coast Road in Laytown in the vicinity of Tara House B&B and O'Reilly's supermarket, using the funding from Sustainable Transport Measures (MCC Funded) under Service Division B - Road Transportation & Safety Expenditure 2015-2020 in the Capital Budget.
- 17 September 2015 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That, with the agreement of members, meetings in the Laytown/Bettystown Municipal District will from next month commence at 9.30am instead of 10am.
- 21 September 2015 Kells carried
That a road traffic management survey be conducted in Oldcastle town, with a particular emphasis on the Cavan Road, to investigate average speed with a view to the implementation of appropriate traffic calming measures where necessary.
- 28 September 2015 carried
To consider the report of the Chief Executive prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Local Property Tax (Local Adjustment Factor) Regulations 2014, for the purpose of resolving as follows: a) Vary the basic rate and set a local adjustment factor that will apply for a period of one year from the next Local Property Tax liability date, or b) Not vary the basic rate.
- 5 October 2015 carried
That Meath County Council views with great concern the ongoing situation in Riverwalk Court in Ratoath; we call on the Chief Executive, as a matter of urgency, to work with the residents and management company of Riverwalk Court, Meath TDs, central Government, the Department and all relevant stakeholders to help ensure that residents do not have to bear the cost of rectifying problems which were not of their making; we reiterate the need for stronger planning legislation and regulation and resources to allow local authorities to inspect properties and enforce standards.
- 5 October 2015 carried
As very considerable concerns were raised during the course of the 2011 Oral Hearing by Dr. Doug Comer, Worlds Heritage expert, relating to the possible impact of the construction of the N2 Slane Bypass on the Brú na Bóinne World Heritage Site. I call on Meath County Council to consider engaging the services of a World Heritage expert at an early stage in any new planning application.
- 5 October 2015 not recorded
That Meath County Council adopts a similar scheme to Bristol Council of planting one tree per child in one year to counter climate change, with the Council providing the trees and the planting being done by the Council and volunteers.
- 5 October 2015 deferred
Can I call on my fellow Councillors to support my motion calling on the Council that the County Hall, Railway Street would be developed into a County Museum, when all staff are relocated to Buvinda House in Johnstown?
- 5 October 2015 not recorded
In light of Circular RSD 01/2015, Meath County Council in preparing its 2016 Budget agrees to allocate sufficient resources and funding to permit the immediate completion of the reviews required to ensure the early putting in place of the new Special Speed Limit Bye-Law for County Meath.
- 5 October 2015 not recorded
That Meath County Council explore the possibility of launching a new website www.councilhousetransfer.ie in order to aid the efficient management of housing transfer requests in the county. /Go ndéanfaidh Comhairle Chontae na Mí iniúchadh ar na feidearthachtaí maidir le suíomh gréasáin nua a bhunadh é sin ná: www.councilhousetransfer.ie le cabhrú le bainistiú eifeachtach ar iarratais athrú tithíochta sa Chontae.