Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 36 of 80)
- 3 September 2018 deferred
I call on Meath County Council, to begin the process of a County Development Plan variation to permit the installation of wooden cabins in back gardens of family homes. This is due to the deepening housing crisis and will assist young people to live and save that are out priced of the housing and rental market due to the increasing prices and lack of housing supply nationally.
- 3 September 2018 not recorded
To call on the Council to undertake a survey of all graveyards in County Meath vested in the ownership of Meath County Council, and that a report is brought back to this Council identifying those graveyards where issues are arising in the following areas. 1. Public access to the graveyard is impossible or problematic where access is dependent on rights of way through third party lands. 2. Damaged or dangerous boundary walls/ruins that require remedial repair works to make them safe.
- 3 September 2018 carried
I call on the Council to initiate a tree planting scheme for the Council and each of municipal districts in association with other state agencies and volunteers groups for the coming tree planting season.
- 3 September 2018 carried
To call on Meath County Council and the Fire Service to do their utmost to prevent the setting and lighting of illegal bonfires this Halloween and that reminders are sent to businesses with their rates bill reminding them not to leave flammable, and when burnt, toxic waste in areas easily accessible by the public
- 3 September 2018 carried
Can I call on the Executive to write a letter to Minister for Health Simon Harris and the Government Party Ministers in Meath regarding receiving an update as to when the new Regional Hospital for the North East will be built in Navan and can they confirm that they have the funding for this project.
- 3 September 2018 withdrawn
To ask the Minister for Environment, pursuant to Regulation (EU) 1143/2014, to prioritise the preparation of an action plan to prevent the introduction and spread of Invasive Alien Species in Ireland and to ask the Minister to appropriately fund said plan.
- 3 September 2018 carried
We call on Meath County Council to write to Minister for Finance, Pascal Donohue, requesting the Government to block and withdraw from any plans for Irish financial institutions to sell mortgages to vulture funds.
- 3 September 2018 not recorded
Meath County Council calls upon Minister Shane Ross to take responsibility for the immediate improvement in fare structure, customer service & service reliability of Bus Éireann to its customers in Meath.
- 3 September 2018 not recorded
Meath County Council calls on the National Vetting Bureau of An Garda Síochána to introduce a system of uniform Garda vetting i.e. that one Garda vetting applies to all activities undertaken by a person in an organisation/ group/ club etc.
- 3 September 2018 not recorded
This Council calls on Minister Halligan to intervene to resolve the annual difficulties occurring with the school transport scheme because the criteria about concessionary ticket allocation is not fit for purpose / Éilíonn an Chomhairle ar an Aire Halligan gníomh a dhéanamh chun na deacrachtaí bliantúla a bhaineann leis an gcóras iompar scoile, toisc nach bhfuil na critéir a bhaineann le ticéidí lamháltais a chur ar fáil cuí, a réitiú.
- 3 September 2018 not recorded
This Council is deeply concerned about the imminent threat of closure of up to 390 Post Offices throughout the country and the threat to the long-term future of the remaining 690 Post Offices, and calls on Government to: 1. Enact ‘Private Members Dáil Motion of the 11th November, 2016.’ 2. Postpone the closure of Post Offices while the Kiwi Post Bank model for the Irish Post Office network is developed./ Éilíonn an Chomhairle seo ar an Rialtas 1. An Rún Príobháideach na mBall Dála den 11 Samhain 2016 a chur chun feidhme 2. Dúnadh na nOifigí Poist a chur ar athló go dtí go bhforbrófar an múnla Kiwi Post Bank do ghréasán na nOifigí Poist Éireannach.
- 3 September 2018 not recorded
That Meath Co. Council calls on the Dept. of Justice and the Minister for Justice to reform the Irish Legal system as was suggested by the Troika when they arrived in Ireland / Éilíonn Comhairle Contae na Mí ar an Roinn agus an Aire Cirt athchóiriú a dhéanamh ar chóras dlíthúil na hÉireann de réir mar a dúirt an Troikea nuair a tháinig siad go hÉirinn.
- 10 September 2018 Ashbourne carried
To increase the street cleaning budget for Ashbourne 2019 to include the cleaning of granite, pavement and cobble lock twice per year on Declan, Killegland, Frederick, Broadmeadow, Bridge streets and Bachelors walk.
- 10 September 2018 Ashbourne carried
To allocate funding, over the next 3 years (2019,2020 & 2021) from the municipal district roads budget to resurface and upgrade drainage in the following estates: Garden City, Huntsgrove, Killegland Park, Milltown Estate, Tudor Grove, Tudor Close and Tudor Heights.
- 10 September 2018 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council would assess the possibility of purchasing land in Stamullen by compulsory purchase order for the purposes of providing a playground for the area; and report back to councillors with recommendations in this regard by the November meeting of Ashbourne Municipal District.
- 10 September 2018 Ashbourne withdrawn
With respect to Hayestown Road (Road Number: L50522), can a full engineer’s report be compiled on the road with a view to considering an axle ban on the road.
- 11 September 2018 Ratoath carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 11th July, 2018 be adopted.
- 11 September 2018 Ratoath carried
That the fence in Rooske cemetery should be moved back into the adjacent field, thereby facilitating the provision of two additional rows of plots.
- 11 September 2018 Ratoath carried
That the meeting be extended by thirty minutes.
- 11 September 2018 Ratoath carried
That the Proposed Footpath and Bus Stop Scheme on the R125 from Harlockstown Lane to the Nine Milestone roundabout be agreed.
- 11 September 2018 Ratoath carried
That the meeting be extended by fifteen minutes.
- 11 September 2018 Ratoath carried
That the budget of €8,000 for festive decoration be allocated to the following towns and villages: Dunboyne - €2,120; Dunshaughlin - €2,120; Ratoath - €2,120; Kilmessan - €540; Clonee - €275; Kiltale - €275; Kilcloon - €275; Batterstown - €275.
- 11 September 2018 Ratoath not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to provide the publication date of the updated report of the Dunboyne/Clonee Flood Study.
- 11 September 2018 Ratoath not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to provide an update on the planned maintenance of the Flood Alleviation Works at the Tolka and Castle Stream in Dunboyne and Clonee.
- 13 September 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 12th July, 2018 be adopted.
- 13 September 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the Council agrees in principle to the disposal of land at Irishtown, Co. Meath.
- 13 September 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the report on the County Meath Special Speed Limit review be noted.
- 13 September 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That a visit to Waterford would be arranged to see the Dungarvan Greenway and to learn how issues/obstacles were overcome.
- 13 September 2018 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the budget of €8,000 for festive decoration be allocated to the towns/villages as per the table below.
- 17 September 2018 Kells carried as amended
That Kells Municipal District hold a civic reception to acknowledge the sporting achievements of Kells Handball Club at the World Championships, the Kells Area Special Olympians who competed in the European Special Olympics and also to acknowledge the musical achievement of Kevin McCarthy at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann.
- 17 September 2018 Kells carried
That Meath County Council engages with the owners of the land to the rear of the new Eureka building to pursue the possibility of a path to connect the school on the Cavan Road to the Oldcastle Road, thereby providing students who reside on the Oldcastle Road with easier access.
- 20 September 2018 Navan not recorded
Can I call on the Executive to allow and advertise free parking at the old Meath County Council offices on Railway Street which will encourage shoppers to come back to Navan shops from all over Meath which will be great for local businesses that suffered greatly when the new roundabout at Mercy took 5 months to build and we lost a lot of shoppers coming to Navan from Kilmessan, Kiltale , Bective , Bohermeen , Longwood , Trim , and we need to get these shoppers back spending their money in Meath and not in Blanchardstown.
- 20 September 2018 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive to resurface the following roads in Navan: Claremount Estate, Beechmount Vale, Beechmount Gardens , Beechmount Grove and Beechmount Avenue, St Mary's Park, Clusker Park and Blackwater Park, Kells Road, Navan and Blackcastle Estate, and when do the Executive expect that these roads will be resurfaced for public safety.
- 20 September 2018 Navan deferred
That Navan Municipal District will hand over the portrait of Fr Andrew Farrell, presently hanging in the now closed reception area of old townhall, Watergate Street, to Credit Union Plus, Navan. Fr Farrell was a founding member of St Mary's Credit Union, Navan. Several members of the community have expressed their desire to have the above mentioned portrait on public display in the credit union building. The board of directors of credit union plus have already approved this request and are happy to place the portrait on public display at their Navan branch.
- 20 September 2018 Navan carried
I call on Meath County Council’s Housing Section to carry out a feasibility report which would look at the possibility of building social housing bungalows on the infill site at Clusker Park, an area where there are problems with anti social behaviour.
- 20 September 2018 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District, through the executive of Meath County Council makes an application for funding from the recently announced government initiative "Ireland's Greenway Strategy" to finance construction of the Navan to Kingscourt Greenway project.
- 20 September 2018 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District, on the 14th of December this year, mark the centenary of the first Dáil Elections through the placing of a commemorative plaque at Mellows Terrace in honour of the first TD elected for Meath, Liam Mellows.
- 20 September 2018 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District, in the interest of pedestrian safety, constructs a footpath & public lighting from the entrance of the Mullaghboy Industrial Estate to St Finian's Cemetery on the old Athboy Road.
- 20 September 2018 Navan carried
That the council will explore the viability and cost of installing a Pedestrian crossing on the Dan Shaw Road, and if deemed necessary this project be put on the works list. This road is being used with increasing numbers of pedestrians from Beechmount Shopping Centre, the Beechmount Home Retail Park and local estates.
- 20 September 2018 Navan carried
In the context of the current development of Navan town, Navan Municipal District will provide for a level of floodlighting that is appropriate with Market Square Monument being the priority.
- 20 September 2018 Navan carried
In relation to works in St. Brigid's Villas, I propose the motion to prune and cut back trees, particularly on the back lane; to remove a bin from the green, and install 2 lights to prevent dumping and anti social behaviour.
- 20 September 2018 Navan carried
Can we write to the Minister of the Planning, Housing and Local Government seeking funding for a programme of tree pruning/cutting in urban areas, particularly in urban estates.
- 21 September 2018 Trim carried
Requesting Meath County Council to carry out an in-dept traffic analysis of heavy goods vehicles travelling through Longwood. The data should include the following in addition to any other criteria deemed necessary by the Transport Department: • The number of Heavy Goods Vehicles Passing through the village on average per day (Mon-Fri) • The Source and Destination of the vehicles. • Average Speed of vehicles on the Enfield / Trim road - Propose the relocation of radar sign to measure.
- 21 September 2018 Trim carried
For the Trim Municipal District to issue an appeal to An Post (reviews@anpost.ie) in support of efforts in Rathmolyon by local business and residents to establish a new Post Office. The appeal should include details on projected population, transport and connectivity links.
- 21 September 2018 Trim carried
In the interest of safety that Meath County Council investigate the possibility of moving the bus stops in Enfield to the Clonard end of the village in order that it would be close to the parking facilities provided at the train station and then move the bus stops if this alternative is deemed more suitable.
- 1 October 2018 carried
I propose the motion that Meath County Council seeks to acquire town centre properties, in order to provide 1 & 2 bed housing units, which are the most sought after by those on the housing list, thereby reducing numbers on the housing list and helping to regenerate town centre locations.
- 1 October 2018 carried
As the negative effects of derelict and vacant commercial properties on towns and villages across our county continue to hinder business and community growth, I call on Meath County Council to begin the process of reducing the rates rebate currently offered to owners of these properties.
- 1 October 2018 carried
In light of recent and hopefully future planned works on the water supply to County Meath, Meath County Council will compile a list of critical establishments in the county which will be notified directly and in advance of any water stoppages. This list should include and not exclusively schools, nursing homes etc. this notification will allow centres to make necessary arrangements and negate the need to constantly monitor council social media and press / Súil caite ar oibriúcháin a rinneadh le déanaí agus a dhéanfar sa todhchaí, le cúnamh Dé, go gcuirfeadh Comhairle Chontae na Mí liosta fhoirgnimh éigeandála sa chontae le chéile a gcuirfear ar an eolas go díreach agus roimh gearruithe uisce ar bith. Ba chóir do scoileanna, tithe altanais srl a bheith san áireamh ar an liosta. Leis an réamheolas seo ní bheadh orthu socrúcháin a dhéanamh agus a bheith ag braith ar mheáin sóisialta na Comhairle agus na nuachtáin.
- 1 October 2018 carried as amended
Meath County Council calls upon Minister Shane Ross to take responsibility for the immediate improvement in fare structure, customer service & service reliability of Bus Éireann to its customers in Meath.
- 1 October 2018 withdrawn
Meath County Council calls on the National Vetting Bureau of An Garda Síochána to introduce a system of uniform Garda vetting i.e. that one Garda vetting applies to all activities undertaken by a person in an organisation/ group/ club etc.