Meath County Council
Motions — 3,959 records (page 51 of 80)
- 12 April 2021 carried
To call on Meath County Council to provide a range of free, adequate, safe and suitable sanitary products on all public buildings and council so as to tackle period poverty and de-stigmatise and normalise menstruation.
- 12 April 2021 carried
To call on Meath County Council to adopt in full the recommendations for local authorities in the 'More Women - Changing the Face of Politics' report by Dr. Fiona Buckley and Dr. Lisa Keenan published March 2021.
- 12 April 2021 carried
Call on Meath County Council to implement a 'Not Around Us' campaign similar to that of Limerick City and County Council which would focus on the creation of tobacco and vaping free zones, which would encourage adults not to smoke or vape in public spaces where members of the public are likely to gather, including but not limited to such locations as playgrounds, sports clubs, educational grounds and public parks.
- 12 April 2021 carried
That Meath County Council asks the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Heritage to investigate with the Department of Education, the potential of establishing a separate land use zoning objective specifically for educational needs, and the potential of identifying strategic educational sites in the county, and indeed across the country, to cater for the planned growth and increase in population.
- 12 April 2021 deferred
That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Climate Action to introduce a nationwide local authority led reusable nappy scheme; as a measure to inform, support and encourage households in reducing single-use plastic waste in line with the sustainability objectives of the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, 2020.
- 12 April 2021 carried
That Meath County Council writes to the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications requesting that his Department undertake an assessment of illegal dumping enforcement nationally and further to refer the litter fines regime to the Criminal Justice (Fixed Charge Processing System) Working Group for review.
- 12 April 2021 deferred
That Meath County Council asks the Minister for Transport to consider penalty points for road traffic violations as added deterrent to the fines already in place for the following parking offences: • In disability space • On a footpath • On a cycle lane • Taxi rank • Loading bay • Within 5 m of a road junction • Working 15m of a pedestrian crossing
- 12 April 2021 carried
That Meath County Council calls on the Department of An Taoiseach and the Department of the Environment, who have committed to a review of the North South Interconnector Pylon, to complete the review and that it include the NEPPC group and the County Monaghan Anti Pylon Group, in the consultation process.
- 12 April 2021 deferred
That Meath County Council calls on the Department of Education to halt the withdrawal of SUSI funding from 77 Meath students at this very difficult time during the Covid-19 pandemic and that they request a timely return of the funding to the students affected.
- 12 April 2021 deferred
To call on Meath County Council to write to the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly T.D., the Department for Health and the HSE requesting that Vaccination Programme data, first doses administered, and second doses administered are displayed per the 166 Local Electoral Areas (LEA) across Ireland. This is to assist in restoring confidence in the vaccination programme by providing the citizens of Ireland accurate localised vaccine rollout data.
- 13 April 2021 Ashbourne carried
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 2nd March 2021 be confirmed.
- 13 April 2021 Ashbourne carried
That Millbourne Phase 2, Ashbourne be taken in charge.
- 13 April 2021 Ashbourne carried
That Meath County Council erect a bus stop between St.Declan’s graveyard & The Pillo hotel.
- 13 April 2021 Ashbourne carried
To call on Meath County Council to carry out a coastal biodiversity study for the area of coastline between the rivers Nanny and Delvin and review any implementation of recommendations from such a study including possible designation as SAC or SPA.
- 13 April 2021 Ashbourne carried
To investigate if it is feasible for our outdoor staff to seek an immediate solution for people with a disability and provide a safe concreted hard surface for up to 4 cars at Gormanston beach at the location indicated below. The area designated in pink, would need a proper foundation, some steel mesh, a concrete surface and a ramp on to the beach. Four designated spaces in blue. The yellow box is for 3 big belly bins for general, recyclable and food waste.
- 13 April 2021 Ashbourne carried
In relation to the N2 Rath to Kilmoon project, that Meath County Council explores other alternatives to the present plan that can be delivered at a lower cost, in the quickest timeframe and the most environmentally friendly manner. The new Climate Bill, which has a target of net zero emissions by 2050, focuses on public transport solutions above road infrastructure and, to meet the new criteria, a park and ride system with improved public bus services should be the first option. I ask the support of my fellow Councillors.
- 14 April 2021 Ratoath carried
The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 3rd March 2021 were confirmed on the proposal of Councillor Gerry O’Connor and seconded by Councillor Maria Murphy.
- 15 April 2021 Laytown-Bettystown deferred
That Meath County Council immediately begin planning and preparing for the provision of a community playground on Council-owned land (marked as a spot objective site in the new County Development Plan) in the centre of Donacarney.
- 15 April 2021 Laytown-Bettystown deferred
Calling on the Council to take a full comprehensive review of the road safety issues on the R132 Julianstown Road, with particular emphasis on residential areas, where there is a serious lack of street Lighting and footpaths.
- 15 April 2021 Laytown-Bettystown deferred
Calling on the Council to address the increasing hazardous conditions of the Beach Gabions at the beach entrance in Laytown.
- 15 April 2021 Laytown-Bettystown deferred
In light of the Councils recommendation and in the spirit of inclusivity we’re calling on Meath County Council to create an accessibility badge that will permit those within our community who have mobility or accessibility issues, but do not qualify for a disability badge access to our beaches.
- 19 April 2021 Kells not recorded
That Meath County Council prioritise the construction of footpaths in following areas where the lives of pedestrians are in danger when using these roads: Balrath Road, Kells; Gibbstown from the community centre to the school; Drumconrath, from the village to the football pitch; and Drumbaragh from the football pitch to the Bolies Road.
- 21 April 2021 Navan carried
In the interest of ensuring the safety of motorists and pedestrians using the Trim Road from the "Borallion" crossroad to the O'Mahoney's second pitch, agrees to consider the following; 1. A continuation of the public lighting network from the O'Mahoney's second pitch to the "Borallion" crossroad. 2. The installation of a filter road on the Navan side of the "Borallion" crossroad.
- 21 April 2021 Navan carried
In the interest of promoting local music and culture, that Meath County Council agrees to install a Bandstand or an Outdoor Auditorium as part of the planned re-development of the Blackwater Park.
- 21 April 2021 Navan carried
That Meath County Council outlines its plans for this year in Blackwater Park.
- 21 April 2021 Navan carried
To ask Meath County Council to redouble its efforts in calling on the NTA to provide public transport to the people of Robinstown, who live only 9 kms from our capital town.
- 21 April 2021 Navan carried
I propose that Meath County Council will include additional categories to the Pride of Place garden awards for this coming season. Residents are spending more time in their gardens and are aware of the importance of biodiversity, pollination of plants and ecological life support.
- 21 April 2021 Navan carried
I call on Meath County Council to examine the feasibility of erecting a speed ramp on the entrance to Waters Lane, Commons Road, via Leighsbridge. This walkway is used by many young pedestrians as they access Parkvilla Football Club. Local residents have concerns relating to cars speeding along this entrance. Residents have also suggested that Meath County Council erect warning signage to highlight the awareness of pedestrians at this location.
- 21 April 2021 Navan carried
I propose the motion to extend the pathway from Boyerstown Church / School to Boyerstown Cemetery and to include it in our Programme of Works.
- 10 May 2021 carried
To call on Meath County Council to permit outdoor dining at all commercial premises until the COVID-19 vaccine programme has administered all second vaccines. This would entail the use of outdoor awnings, canopies, seating and tables on pathways along all commercial hospitality frontage. This motion will greatly assist commercial premises who had to close due to Covid-19 restrictions and can only reopen with limited socially distanced dining indoors.
- 10 May 2021 carried
That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Climate Action to introduce a nationwide local authority led reusable nappy scheme; as a measure to inform, support and encourage households in reducing single-use plastic waste in line with the sustainability objectives of the Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, 2020.
- 10 May 2021 carried as amended
That Meath County Council asks the Minister for Transport to consider penalty points for road traffic violations as added deterrent to the fines already in place for the following parking offences: • In disability space • On a footpath • On a cycle lane • Taxi rank • Loading bay • Within 5m of a road junction • Within 15m of a pedestrian crossing
- 10 May 2021 not carried
That Meath County Council calls on the Department of Education to halt the withdrawal of SUSI funding from 77 Meath students at this very difficult time during the Covid-19 pandemic and that they request a timely return of the funding to the students affected.
- 10 May 2021 carried
In light of the enormous numbers of the public participating in sea swimming along the Meath coastline, I call on Meath County Council to immediately begin water quality testing and publishing of results at every beach in Meath, so that the public can make informed decisions regarding their health and safety before they go for a swim.
- 10 May 2021 not carried
That Meath County Council reviews its pre-planning process and the pre-planning clinic so that applicants for one-off planning permission specifically are fully appraised of the rigours of submitting a planning application.
- 10 May 2021 carried
That Meath County Council writes to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O' Brien seeking to amend Circular LG 4/2019 "to recognise where a member loses an "immediate relative" should NOT in that instance be subjected to a financial penalty under the 80% attendance of meetings rule". If this motion is passed, that it should be forwarded to all other Local Authorities, LAMA and AILG.
- 10 May 2021 deferred
This council calls upon the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to make provision in law for elected members of local government to have access to independent legal advice in the discharge of their duties either through the office of the chief state solicitor or otherwise; and in addition to have provision made in law for elected members of local government to have funded access to independent planning consultants to support them in the delivery of better local government.
- 10 May 2021 deferred
That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Finance and the Government to explore with our European partners, the potential to finance the exceptional Covid 19 expenditure by setting up a reparation fund, similar to those previously set up after major wars, with a fixed interest rate for the duration of the scheme, and which does not affect current National Capital expenditure by excluding the fund from European Fiscal Rules regarding limits on National spend.
- 10 May 2021 deferred
That Meath County Council call on the Government to explore the German Sparkasse Community Banking model, to provide balance for the Irish Banking system and to avoid potential banking monopolies which could damage availability at reasonable cost, to necessary finance for our citizens.
- 10 May 2021 deferred
Meath County Council calls on the Government to fully comply with the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCRPD), ratified by Ireland in March 2018, and specifically to support, through legislation if necessary, the right to Personal Assistance Service (PAS) for disabled people to have freedom, choice and control over all aspects of their lives to enable them to fully participate in an inclusive society as equals.
- 10 May 2021 deferred
That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Education to reinstate the Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative, which ended in 2012, to promote foreign language skills for young children and furthermore, to fully implement the Languages Connect Strategy, launched in 2017, which sets out that Ireland should be among the top ten countries in Europe for the teaching and learning of modern foreign languages.
- 10 May 2021 deferred
That Meath County Council write to the Chinese Ambassador asking him to request his government to carry out an enquiry into the treatment of Uighur citizens of their country.
- 11 May 2021 Ashbourne not recorded
I call on Meath County Council to take immediate action to seek expression of interests from owners of lands in the Stamullen/Gormanston area that may consider selling lands to the council for the provision of recreational spaces.
- 11 May 2021 Ashbourne carried
I call on Meath County Council to place fencing and hedging at the open entry points along the boundary wall between Forgehill/ Gracemeadow and Kilbreck/Glasheen housing estate in Stamullen.
- 11 May 2021 Ashbourne not recorded
In light of the recent investment of Fingal County Council to 'The Fingal Coastal Way' connecting Donabate to Balbriggan and on to the Meath Border at Delvin Bridge, I call on Meath County Council's Active Travel Officer to look at the potential of linking in Gormanston and our remaining coastal areas for future walking and cycling development opportunities.
- 12 May 2021 Ratoath carried
I call on Meath County Council to review all approach roads into Dunboyne Village, Rooske Road, Station Road, Summerhill Road and the Maynooth Road for increased safety measures such as speed ramps / traffic chicanes.
- 12 May 2021 Ratoath carried
That Meath County Council locates a solar compacting bin in Kilmessan village.
- 13 May 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried as amended
That Meath County Council immediately begin planning and preparing for the provision of a community playground on Council-owned land (marked as a spot objective site in the new County Development Plan) in the centre of Donacarney.
- 13 May 2021 Laytown-Bettystown carried
Calling on the Council to take a full comprehensive review of the road safety issues on the R132 Julianstown Road, with particular emphasis on residential areas, where there is a serious lack of street Lighting and footpaths
- 13 May 2021 Laytown-Bettystown withdrawn
Calling on the Council to address the increasing hazardous conditions of the Beach Gabions at the beach entrance in Laytown.