Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 32 of 80)
- 17 November 2017 Trim carried
In view of the poor water infrastructure in Longwood, Ballivor and Enfield areas, Trim Municipal District calls on Irish Water to provide a timeframe for the programme of upgrade works for these areas.
- 17 November 2017 Trim carried
In view of the large amount of funding coming from Meath County Council’s budget to finish estates in the Trim Municipal District in order for them to be taken in charge, we call on the Government to increase funding to cover these costs so that other vital works can be carried out.
- 20 November 2017 Kells carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on the 16th October, 2017 be adopted.
- 20 November 2017 Kells carried
That the minutes of the Special Finance Meeting held on the 3rd November, 2017 be adopted.
- 20 November 2017 Kells carried
That the roads within Castletown Court, Castletown be taken in charge and declared to be public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2017.
- 22 November 2017 Navan deferred
That Meath County Council initiate the process of seeking tenders for a mobile coffee dock in Blackwater Park.
- 22 November 2017 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive to remove the derelict soccer and basketball pitches in Claremont Estate.
- 22 November 2017 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive to put in place a pedestrian crossing from Beechmount Vale across to the Pitch and Putt Club along the Dan Shaw Road for public safety.
- 22 November 2017 Navan carried
As per previous years, I call on Meath County Council to accommodate one hour of free parking for each hour of paid parking during the month of December, a promotion which has worked very well for consumers in addition to the business community because such an incentive will encourage more people to stay local and shop in their locality.
- 22 November 2017 Navan carried
That chevron warning signage be erected on the Harristown hill as cars approach Casey's Cross, Kentstown Road (R153) where residents have expressed huge traffic safety concerns.
- 22 November 2017 Navan carried
Considering the recommencement of residential commercial development, the application of LIHAF to lands at Farganstown, the review of Meath County Development Plan, the preparation on the National Planning Framework and projections for growth in Navan, Meath County Council will plan and develop a new orbital road for the town, further removed outwards from current distributor road network.
- 22 November 2017 Navan carried
With commitment to a new plan for Navan, Navan 2030, Meath County Council (Navan Municipal District) must take account of provision for car based transport and towards this end, will seek to make available additional car parking operated in a manner that is timely and will comply with the principles and objectives of Navan 2030.
- 22 November 2017 Navan carried
That Meath County Council look again at the cost and feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossing on Medges Road in Johnstown.
- 27 November 2017 carried
That Meath County Council adopts, for the financial year ending 31st December 2018 the Annual Budget set out in Tables A – F, with amendment to B01 and B02 i.e. a reduction in expenditure of €80k. and a corresponding reduction in income of €80k.
- 27 November 2017 carried
That Meath County Council determines in accordance with the Budget as adopted the rate as set out in Table A and Column (7) of Table C to be the annual rate on valuation to be levied for the financial year ending 31st December 2018 for the purposes set out in Table A and Table C.
- 27 November 2017 carried
Formal Determination of the Rates Vacancy Refund Rate
- 27 November 2017 carried
That Meath County Council approves of the transfer to capital account of the sums provided for various capital purposes in the Annual Budget for 2018 as adopted.
- 27 November 2017 carried
That Meath County Council approves the estimated over expenditure for financial year 31st December 2017 as set out in Table A – F and outturn details.
- 27 November 2017 carried
To adopt the Business Support Scheme, 2018 in accordance with Section 66 of the Local Government Act 2001
- 4 December 2017 carried
That Meath County Council writes to the Minister for Education to endorse his plan to roll out a speech and language therapy pilot programme initiative, and to request that schools in Meath are given serious consideration when school selection is occurring.
- 4 December 2017 carried
I call on Meath County Council, to write to the Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport and Irish Rail Management requesting they launch joint marketing campaigns highlighting that Meath commuters can now connect to all LUAS services from Dunboyne and M3 Parkway train stations with LUAS Cross City.
- 4 December 2017 carried as amended
That Meath County Council writes to the Minister of Health Simon Harris, the Minister of Education Richard Bruton and the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone to put into consideration collectively a compulsory training programme of occupational first aid training for all teachers and SNAs that are physically capable to provide CPR, in both primary and secondary schools throughout Ireland. In consideration with recent statistics - 15 people a day die from sudden death syndrome and 125 people die a year from choking. We believe that this responsibility lies with all 3 Ministers as in education, health and putting children first.
- 4 December 2017 carried
Ratoath Municipal District Councillors, call on Meath County Council, to request the Minister for Transport, Sport and Tourism and TII, (Transport Infrastructure Ireland) to provide one month’s free tolling at M3 Toll Plaza, Clonee/ Dunboyne to highlight that the incorrect location and sighting of this Toll Plaza is generating the chaotic traffic congestion along the regional county and local roads and towns adjacent to the M3 corridor.
- 4 December 2017 carried
In view of the increase of families in emergency accommodation this Council calls on the Minister for Social Protection to make an additional Christmas payment to these families to make Christmas a little more bearable in terms of meals and clothing / Mar gheall ar an méid teaghlach i lóistín éigeandála glaíonn an Chomhairle seo ar an Aire Coimirce Sóisialaí breis-íocaíocht don Nollaig a thabhairt dóibh chun go mbeidh an Nollaig níos éascaí ó thaobh béilí agus éadaí de.
- 11 December 2017 Ashbourne not recorded
That an 'expressions of interest' process will be conducted in Stamullen in an attempt to help identify a suitable site for a playground.
- 13 December 2017 Ratoath not recorded
We call on Meath County Council to engage with Kildare County Council with a view to assessing the impact of flow controllers, culverts and bridges along the Rye Water River and related channels on the OPW's CFRAMS (2016) in light of surprising levels of flooding near new residential development in Newtownmoyaghy, Kilcock in November 2017.
- 15 December 2017 Trim not recorded
As it is the policy of Meath County Council not to allow smoking in playgrounds, I request that a number of signs stating this message only, be placed in the Enfield Playground and that the bins with cigarette trays be placed outside the playground, and be replaced by more suitable bins inside the playground.
- 15 December 2017 Trim not recorded
As it is the policy of Meath County Council not to allow smoking in playgrounds, I request that a number of signs stating this message only, be placed in the Enfield and Trim Playgrounds and that the bins with cigarette trays be placed outside the playground, and be replaced by more suitable bins inside the playground.
- 15 December 2017 Trim not recorded
In the light of the increase in traffic volume moving through Clonard and the significant increase in vehicles being parked along the main road in Clonard, I request that Meath County Council employ a School Traffic Warden for St. Finian's N. S. Clonard, to help to keep all pedestrians, but especially children, safe while coming to the school and going home from the school.
- 15 December 2017 Trim carried
In view of the lighting policy that has now been adopted by Meath County Council can the pilot project for Mornington Heights in terms of upgrade and review be advanced as soon as possible.
- 18 December 2017 Kells carried
The EU Regional Aid Guidelines (RAGS) allow each Member State to provide enhanced rates of State Aid in the least economically developed areas of each country. Since 2014, Irelands designated assisted areas, includes the Kells Municipal District. The members of Kells Municipal District hereby call on the relevant Government Departments to introduce Regional Aid in the form of grants to support new investment and new employment in productive projects, tourism grants, urban and rural renewal and other tax-based development schemes, in Irelands designated assisted areas.
- 20 December 2017 Navan carried
That Meath County Council initiate the process of seeking tenders for a mobile coffee dock in Blackwater Park.
- 20 December 2017 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive to commemorate Paddy Pryle who had done tremendous work over the years for the People of Navan.
- 20 December 2017 Navan deferred
Can I call on the Executive to recompense for local business and trade lost during the Christmas Market on Trimgate Street on Black Friday weekend November 24th, 25th and 26th 2017.
- 20 December 2017 Navan carried
I propose the motion to seek funding for the placement of a pedestrian crossing on Brews Hill, at the exit of Mercy Convent School.
- 20 December 2017 Navan carried
I propose the motion to discuss the regeneration programme of Abbeylands Crescent.
- 20 December 2017 Navan not recorded
I call on Navan Municipal District to carry out a report into the feasibility of installing a safe pedestrian crossing on Brews Hill at the entrance to the Mercy School Campus.
- 20 December 2017 Navan carried
That Meath County Council would write to the Department of Justice requesting funding for extending the Navan CCTV scheme to Old Johnstown Village and Metges Road, Johnstown.
- 20 December 2017 Navan carried
Considering the increasing volume of traffic entering and exiting from Navan town centre via the R - 153 - 74 (Kentstown Road) at Athlumney, Meath County Council will put in place safety and traffic calming measures to facilitate safe access from residential areas on this road, most especially "The Grove".
- 15 January 2018 Kells carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18th December, 2017 be adopted.
- 15 January 2018 Ashbourne carried
I call on this council to look at all suitable pedestrian and cycle route options to the rugby and soccer grounds at Archerstown, Ashbourne and allocated funding to ensure young people can access the grounds safely. On passing this motion I would also like the Transportation Department to survey the Archerstown road and cost the upgrade of the road from Milltown to the Rugby club.
- 15 January 2018 Kells carried
Proposed that the six Meath TDs be invited to meet with Kells Municipal District Councillors at 3pm on Monday 19th February in Kells Civic Offices to discuss issues affecting Meath and in particular funding allocations across a variety of headings.
- 17 January 2018 Ratoath carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 13th December, 2017 be adopted.
- 18 January 2018 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded
That Meath County Council immediately progress a HGV ban for Duleek.
- 24 January 2018 Navan not carried
Can I call on the Executive to recompense a small amount of local businesses and trade lost during the Christmas Market on Trimgate Street on Black Friday weekend November 24th, 25th and 26th 2017.
- 24 January 2018 Navan carried
I call on Navan Municipal District to introduce some new categories in the 2018 Pride of Place awards, for example best individual front and back gardens, also community groups which maintain old graveyards.
- 24 January 2018 Navan carried
That Meath County Council would install a footpath from the Moat Bridge, off the N51, to Navan Retail Park. There is no pedestrian link to the retail park in place for shoppers who do not have transport.
- 24 January 2018 Navan carried
Considering the very poor condition of public road L-40066-0 at Neilstown, Bohermeen, that Meath County Council will carry out an assessment of this road with a view to having it included in Meath County Council roadwork programme.
- 5 February 2018 carried
Section 5 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 allows any person to make an application to the Planning Authority for a declaration as to whether or not a development is exempt from the requirement to obtain planning permission. The process outlined in the Act does not require the publication of a notice of intention to apply for such a declaration and these applications are not currently available on line. In the interests of ensuring greater transparency in this application process I call on the Chief Executive to put in place a procedure to periodically notify Councillors of any Section 5 applications received.
- 5 February 2018 carried
In view of the recent planning decision in relation to the proposed development in Ballivor Meath County Councillors call for greater transparency re large scale developments in the County where there is a change of use from original planning application / Súil caite ar an mbeart pleanála a rinneadh i leith an fhorbraíocht mholta i mBaile Íomhair le déanaí, éilíonn Comhairleoirí Chontae na Mí níos mó follasachta a fháil maidir le forbraíochtaí móra sa Chontae lena bhfuil athrú úsáide i gceist ón iarratas pleanála tosaigh.