Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 39 of 80)
- 13 February 2019 Ratoath carried
That the meeting be extended by thirty minutes.
- 13 February 2019 Ratoath carried
That the 2019 Schedule of Municipal District Works for Ratoath be adopted.
- 14 February 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 17th January, 2019 be confirmed.
- 14 February 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the findings of the draft Beach Management Plan and recommendations there from be accepted, noting that the specific provisions from the Natura Impact Statement relating to dogs on leads and horses will require revisions to the 2010 Foreshore Bye Laws, the ultimate approval of which come before the full Council following the statutory consultation process.
- 14 February 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried
That the 2019 Schedule of Municipal District Works for Laytown-Bettystown be adopted.
- 15 February 2019 Trim not recorded
Trim Municipal District calls on the planning and Housing section to engage in a short scoping exercise to determine the viability of the old St. Mary's school building in St Patricks street being purchased from the Dept of Education and that planning would also consider an alternative green field site for the two primary schools in the town to create an Education and youth campus.
- 18 February 2019 Kells carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21st January 2019 be confirmed.
- 18 February 2019 Kells carried
That the 2019 Schedule of Municipal District Works for Kells be adopted.
- 20 February 2019 Navan deferred
Can I call on the Executive to erect a monument of Larry Campbell, who worked tirelessly for Navan Municipal District in keeping Navan so clean.
- 20 February 2019 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive to consider the provision of a heritage centre in the Town Hall on Watergate Street and consider the suggestion / idea of a tourist office at the front of this building going forward.
- 20 February 2019 Navan carried
That Meath County Council will work with the newly formed Navan Municipal Tidy Towns Committee in an effort to address litter blackspots in the Navan area.
- 20 February 2019 Navan carried
I propose that Navan Municipal District would put a budget plan in place to address issues in relation to overgrown trees in Navan housing estates.
- 20 February 2019 Navan carried
That this council, by recognizing the importance of promoting our local heritage and by ensuring pedestrian safety, will consult with the relevant stakeholders with a view to installing suitable and effective public lighting across Kilcarn Bridge.
- 20 February 2019 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District, in support of the Clusker Park Residents Neighbourhood Watch and the fantastic work they are doing for their estate, will erect a no alcohol sign on the large green area of the estate, similar to the sign on display at the playground on Borden Keel.
- 20 February 2019 Navan carried
To further encourage sustainable modes of transport, to deliver on the Navan Transport Plan and to further advance Navan 2030 Navan Municipal District will provide assistance, where appropriate, by way of grant aid for the installation of bicycle stands and shelters within schools in Navan town.
- 20 February 2019 Navan carried
In the interest of safety, I propose the motion to seek funding for the installation of railings on the edge of the front green at Elm View Close, Clogherboy.
- 20 February 2019 Navan carried
I propose the motion to investigate the possibility of closing the alleyways in Silverlawns and to install lighting in the same alleyways in Silverlawns. Also to install an extra light on the pathway at the back of the Centra shop and to request that Silverlawns be included in the new Public Lighting Scheme.
- 20 February 2019 Navan withdrawn
Navan Municipal District sends solidarity and support to our nurses and midwives who are engaged in strike action to demand a safe, fully staffed, functioning health service that values and pays them as essential skilled workers.
- 20 February 2019 Navan not recorded
That Navan Municipal District engages with leaders from the local business, tourism and heritage sectors and other relevant stakeholders with a view to establishing a committee tasked with publishing and promoting a tourism and economic strategy for Navan.
- 8 March 2019 Trim carried
Recognising Trim Town as an important heritage and tourist destination and supporting the call of Trim Tidy Towns, that Trim Municipal District will make the necessary arrangements to ensure Trim Town centre remains a poster free area during the upcoming Local and European Elections.
- 11 March 2019 Kells carried
That the Council provide proper tour bus parking in Kells town before this summer tourist season.
- 11 March 2019 Ashbourne not recorded
To ask Meath County Council to assist in the realigning, clearing of drains and the reinstatement of public lighting at Garden City shopping centre. Having read the taking in charge file on the Garden City development in the late 90’s. It is not clear if this area was taken in charge or not. There is an ownership issue that also needs to be legally defined or clarified in relation to personal injury claims. There are currently 11 businesses in the shopping area and 3 residential apartments.
- 11 March 2019 Kells carried
This Council directs that all Carrick Street residents who have being designated Maudlin Street Car Parking Resident Permits be issued with replacement Permits designated for the Fair Green Car Park and that any new Permits issued to Carrick Street residents be designated for the Fair Green Car Park.
- 11 March 2019 Ashbourne carried
Following an extensive study on the river Broadmeadow commissioned by Ashbourne Tidy Towns and the finding that high levels of ammonia and phosphorous are entering the river at various points, can I ask Meath County Council Environment Section to investigate misconnections in the urban part of the river environs from Churchfields and Donaghmore/Ashbourne GAA to Ashbourne Golf club.
- 12 March 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried as amended
That Meath County Council calls on Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, to use his good office to assist Meath County Council to acquire the old Donovan Shopping Centre in the Anchorage, Bettystown, for community use as a public library, and would the Minister write to ACC Bank, the charge holder of the premises, supporting the Meath County Council plan to acquire this derelict property in a prime town center location, and ask the Bank to engage positively with Meath County Council to conclude a deal to everyone’s satisfaction as soon as possible.
- 13 March 2019 Ratoath not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to write to the Minister of Transport, Tourism and Sport to request emergency funding for urgent safety measures to realign the Mullagh Cross (R125/ R156) junction.
- 13 March 2019 Ratoath carried
I call on Meath County Council, to write to the Minister of Transport Tourism and Sport, Iarnród Éireann Management and the National Transport Authority requesting they reinstate free parking at Dunboyne Train station due to the recent failures in public transport leading to traffic choas in the south Meath area.
- 20 March 2019 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District carry out a feasibility study on the provision of ‘age friendly’ parking spaces in the town, the recommendations of which be implemented without delay.
- 20 March 2019 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District, in the interest of ensuring the safety of disabled drivers accessing the disabled parking space at Walsh’s Jewellers on Watergate Street, take corrective action by transferring the space to the opposite side of the street to facilitate disabled drivers with the time and space required to exit a vehicle and unload mobility aids from the safety of a footpath.
- 20 March 2019 Navan carried
That Meath County Council will, in the context of the range of existing and new policy options and the very significant government funding available for development and urban regeneration in Navan, provide for housing on sites close to Navan Town Centre taking into consideration the demand from people wishing to move from the outer parts of Navan and its hinterland to a location nearest to a variety of essential services, the need to provide for people wishing to downsize/rightsize and the imperative to provide for sustainable communities in terms of design and layout.
- 20 March 2019 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District will look at the possibility of reintroducing a paint scheme for owners of properties in the centre of Navan. There are several shops and vacant premises in Navan which could benefit from such an initiative. At the same time a paint scheme would serve by adding to the attractiveness of our town.
- 20 March 2019 Navan not recorded
That Meath County Council would consider upgrading the Supervalu roundabout at Metges Road, Johnstown, by researching the feasibility of providing a slip road from R153 Metges Road to Johnstown Wood, left turn, in addition to a slip road from Johnstown Wood to Metges Road, left turn, in an effort to relieve congestion resulting from traffic approaching/exiting the school campus at peak hours.
- 20 March 2019 Navan carried
That this Municipal District will explore the possibility and viability of installing traffic calming measures such as signage and speed radar monitoring on the Slane road on the approach from both sides to the pedestrian crossing.
- 20 March 2019 Navan carried
That this Municipal District look at dropping kerbs on the footpath on the pathway running alongside the entrance to Mercy Primary to facilitate wheelchairs accessing the Primary Care Health Centre next door, will consider placing two disabled car parking spaces at the gates of the Primary Health Centre and will ensure traffic wardens increase their presence in this area from 9am to 3pm weekdays.
- 20 March 2019 Navan withdrawn
I propose the motion that Meath County Council apply to the NTA for low cost safety measures at Robinstown National School.
- 20 March 2019 Navan carried
Can I call on the Executive that Ashbrook, Clogherboy Navan be considered for any future regeneration upgrade programmes, something similar to Townspark in previous years.
- 20 March 2019 Navan carried
That Navan Municipal District will contact Bus Éireann enquiring as to their plans to introduce a revised Navan Town Bus Service, including the provision of new fleet and the relevant timeframes for this service.
- 1 April 2019 carried
I call on the Executive to ensure that all signs entering and leaving Meath, and all signs on approach roads to towns and villages throughout Meath are cleaned on a regular basis, and signs that are in poor condition are replaced.
- 1 April 2019 carried
That Meath County Council recognises the importance of pollination and agrees to help protect the county's ecology by planting 'Bee-friendly' flower-beds and installing 'Insect Hotels' on all public recreational spaces. /Go n-aithneodh Comhairle Chontae na Mí an tabhacht a bhaineann le pailniú agus go ndéanfar iarracht éiceolaíocht an chontae a chosaint le ceapacha bláthanna "Forbheacha" agus "Óstáin Feithidí" i ngach limistéar aeraíochta poiblí.
- 1 April 2019 carried
Meath County Councillors call on the Council's Housing Department to identify all the vacant sites in the ownership of state bodies, and fast track the purchase of same where appropriate in order to add to our landbank for house building /Glaonn Comhairleoirí Chontae na Mí ar an Roinn Tithíochta gach láithreán folamh i sealbh comhlachtaí stáit a aithint agus a gceannach a thapú le chur leis an méid talamhaíocht ar fáil do thógáil tithe.
- 1 April 2019 carried
That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Transport to fast track learner drivers' applications that are depending on the use of a vehicle to go to work. This could be achieved by an increase in testers being hired to the department. /Go nglaofadh Comhairle Chontae na Mí ar an Aire Iompair le iarratais tiománaithe faoi oiliúint a thapú má tá siad ag braith ar fheithicil don obair. D'fhéadfadh a thuilleadh scrúdaitheoirí a fhostú chun é sin a bhaint amach.
- 1 April 2019 deferred
I am asking Meath Co. Council to write to Irish Water calling on them to remove the legal barrier that prevents them from entering private property where there are sanitary problems.
- 8 April 2019 Ashbourne carried
I am calling on Meath County Council’s Community Department to bring to Part 8 an acre of land previously earmarked for a scout den but is on an area now deemed to be a flood plain. I would like the Council to consult with the public and put forward designs for a playground in this space complete with secure parking. Bringing this project to Part 8 will enable us to utilise funding streams, when they become available, with immediate effect.
- 10 April 2019 Ratoath carried
I call on Meath County Council to extend the speed limit on the L2221 (Rooske Road, Dunboyne) of 50km to Rooske Graveyard, Dunboyne to increase safety levels for people visiting the graveyard and parking along the L2221 at the graveyard.
- 10 April 2019 Ratoath not recorded
That Meath County Council moves the 60km speed sign at Kiltale to the Batterstown side of Kiltale GAA to increase safety for people coming and going from the GAA complex.
- 11 April 2019 Laytown-Bettystown carried
Calling on the Department of Communication, Climate Action & Environment that Air Quality Control Monitoring Units be installed in Duleek and South Drogheda area as a matter of urgency.
- 11 April 2019 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded
That this Municipal District would immediately initiate formal meetings with Public Representatives & Council officials from the Drogheda Municipal District in Louth in order to promote and enhance co-operation and jointly develop a sustainable plan to progress the South Drogheda/East Meath area as per the recommendations of the recent Drogheda Boundary Review Report.
- 11 April 2019 Laytown-Bettystown deferred
I call on Meath County Council to ask the relevant government departments to put all community organizations on the same status as GAA clubs and others in relation to charitable status and compliance issues as there is an anomaly at the present time in relation to many organizations.
- 15 April 2019 Kells carried
That a Part 8 Planning Application be commenced to accommodate the construction of a path from Bective Street (via the rear of McKeon's) to the School Campus.
- 15 April 2019 Kells carried
Kells Municipal District Council requests that Kells Town be selected by Meath County Council as one of the two designated towns in County Meath for the new Fáilte Ireland “Destination Town” Tourism Investment Scheme.