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Meath County Council

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  • 20 January 2023 Trim carried

    We call on Meath County Council to update the register of derelict sites in the Trim Municipal District and present a report on derelict properties to the Municipal District members.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Councillor Noel French
  • 30 January 2023 carried

    I call on Meath County Council to appoint an EU Funding Officer at a senior level, whose role will be to analyse Meath County Council’s Corporate and strategic plans, to identify where EU funding could be used to progress elements of the plan and apply for such funding to deliver the identified elements.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Yemi Adenuga
    Seconder
    Councillor Maria Murphy
  • 30 January 2023 deferred

    The Members of Meath County Council are requesting the Chief Executive to initiate the statutory process to consider the variation of the County Development Plan in accordance with the Planning Guidelines issued on 1st July 2022 with particular reference to the de-zoning of serviced lands.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Brian Fitzgerald
    Seconder
    Councillor Amanda Smith
  • 30 January 2023 carried

    I propose the motion that Meath County Council apply to SEAI for grants for Public Charger points so as to increase the amount of public EV charging points throughout the county.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
    Seconder
    Councillor Mike Bray
  • 30 January 2023 carried

    I call on Meath County Council to apply, without delay, for funding for street cleaning services and specialised machinery to deal with street litter and in particular cigarette butts through the new government led €85m contribution scheme from the tobacco industry.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
  • 30 January 2023 carried

    Following a spate of attacks by dogs on the restricted breed list in Ireland, I call on Meath County Council to employ two dog wardens with specific duties related to the control and welfare of all dogs and other domestic animals. If deemed appropriate, I also call on the relevant Minister/Department to finance such roles.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
  • 30 January 2023 carried

    To ask the Transportation Strategic Policy Committee [SPC] of Meath County Council to consider road safety in the vicinity of all schools in the County, on a case-by-case basis, reviewing and amending current policy as a matter of urgency.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    Councillor Emer Tóibín
  • 30 January 2023 carried

    We call on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage of Ireland to increase the level of grant assistance paid for the remediation, repair or upgrading works to a domestic wastewater treatment system, or the replacement of such system.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Maria Murphy
    Seconder
    Councillor Joe Fox
  • 30 January 2023 carried

    Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to extend the eligibility of the Domestic Wastewater Treatment (Septic Tank) Grant.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Fox
    Seconder
    Councillor Maria Murphy
  • 30 January 2023 carried as amended

    That Meath County Council reports to the councillors on all steps that are being taken to speed up the smooth delivery of the rail line to Navan.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Emer Tóibín
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 30 January 2023 carried as amended

    That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Transport to intervene to stop the maximum increase in the Toll charges across the state.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 30 January 2023 carried

    I call on Meath County Council to write to Minister Darragh O'Brien TD - Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to request his department to increase Meath’s property price ceiling on the First House Scheme, from €375,000 to €475,000 in accordance with the property price ceiling for Cork City, Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal and South Dublin.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Mike Bray
  • 30 January 2023 deferred

    The Members of Meath County Council request the Members of Dáil Éireann to begin drafting, without delay, a Well-being of Future Generations [Ireland] Act. This Act will enshrine the rights of future generations; requiring Irish Government Ministers and the organisations they oversee, to firmly fix this commitment into everything they do.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Gillian Toole
    Seconder
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  • 30 January 2023 carried as amended

    That Meath County Council writes to the Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue and Minister of State Pippa Hackett to halt the development of the Irish Strategic Forestry Fund.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Elaine McGinty
    Seconder
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
  • 30 January 2023 carried

    That Meath County Council invites the Garda Commissioner to the next full council meeting to discuss crime and anti-social activity in Meath as well as Gardaí numbers in the county.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Emer Tóibín
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 1 February 2023 Ratoath carried

    That Meath County Council writes to Irish Water requesting an upgrade of the equipment in the pumphouse on the R156 near Alltech in order to resolve the issue which causes water outages in the Kilcloon and surrounding areas everytime there is low pressure or a water outage in Dunboyne. Any other action which will resolve this issue should also be explored.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Maria Murphy
    Seconder
    Councillor Gerry O’Connor
  • 1 February 2023 Ratoath carried

    I request Meath County Council to write to the Minister of Justice and the Garda, Chief Superintendent of the Meath division seeking additional human resources and patrols for the growing towns of Dunboyne, Dunshaughlin and Ratoath.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O'Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Nick Killian
  • 1 February 2023 Ratoath carried as amended

    I request Meath County Council to write to the Department of Education and Skills and request all data currently in use by that department to profile the educational needs of Ratoath Municipal District for new primary, secondary and additional needs classrooms across the south Meath area which has experienced significant growth as detailed in Census 2022 and has significant additional occupied housing units across the area and pipeline zoning for over 4000 residential units. Ratoath Municipal District Ashbourne, Batterstown, Clonee, Culmullen, Drumree, Dunboyne Dunsany, Dunshaughliin, Kilbride, Kilcloon, rural Kilcock, Kilmessan, Kiltale, Moynalvey, Mulhussey and Ratoath.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Nick Killian
    Seconder
    Councillor Damien O'Reilly
  • 2 February 2023 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    To ask the Council to undertake a new Safety Scheme at Beamore Cross due to the high number of cars using that junction and traffic survey of possible. A number of large SHD housing estates have come to stream in the last 6 months and additional traffic is expected. Traffic in the area is well up and we need a plan or review to see what is needed, pending more longer term capital investment plan.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Elaine McGinty
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
  • 13 February 2023 Kells carried

    The minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on the 16th January 2023 were confirmed on the proposal of Councillor Paul McCabe and seconded by Councillor Seán Drew.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Paul McCabe
    Seconder
    Seán Drew
  • 13 February 2023 Kells carried

    The 2023 Schedule of Municipal District Works for Kells Municipal District was adopted on the proposal of Councillor David Gilroy and seconded by Councillor Sarah Reilly.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    David Gilroy
    Seconder
    Sarah Reilly
  • 14 February 2023 Ashbourne carried

    Confirmation of minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on 10th January 2023

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Conor Tormey
    Seconder
    Councillor Aisling O'Neill
  • 14 February 2023 Ashbourne carried

    To consider and adopt the 2023 Schedule of Municipal District Works

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Bonner
    Seconder
    Councillor Conor Tormey
  • 14 February 2023 Ashbourne not recorded

    | callon Meath County Council to look at the viability of one bridge construction and one bridge replacement along C1/7 - this will link green space between Tudor Heights and Racehill Manor and include the landscaping of Tudor Heights greenspace while the replacement of an existing bridge at Archerstown Wood/Milltown Estate/Hawthorns would allow access for all including people with a disability.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Conor Tormey
  • 14 February 2023 Ashbourne not recorded

    | call for the following to be kept on the Ashbourne Municipal District monthly agenda under Item 6 — Reports until such time as projects are completed or approved to be removed by sitting Councillors. This will allow for greater transparency and for the public to check on progress when monthly minutes are available online. If no update is available, under each individual item should state simply - “No Update”. Items for inclusions are as follows: Transportation - Greenogue bus stop - Harlockstown footpath - M2 Extension - URDF project Dunnes to Pillo R135 - New or existing road opening licence requests for strategic infrastructure including gas, broadband, solar, ESB, water and waste water. Community - Linear Park Zone 3 - Skatepark Housing - §6Castle Street Housing Scheme - Ashewood/Dunreagh Housing Scheme Irish Water - Stamullen waste water project - frish Water trunk main Curragha to Ratoath Environment - Stamullen playground/graveyard Asset Management - Ashbourne Public Park update.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 15 February 2023 Navan carried

    To ask the Executive to engage with the NTA and Bus Éireann to arrange the provision of bus stops on the Trim Road at the County Hall and Woodlands/Connolly Avenue areas.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
  • 15 February 2023 Navan carried

    The organising committee of the Navan Pride Festival 2023 (June 26th - July 2nd) would like the Executive to support their event by placing rainbow flags and bunting at key locations around the town. And, similar to the Christmas initiative, to provide projected lighting on the Solstice Arts Centre and a light show on the River Boyne.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
  • 15 February 2023 Navan carried

    I call on Meath County Council to consider adding extra categories to the Pride of Place competition for 2023, for example, prizes for best shop front, painting scheme, rear/front gardens in small housing estates, historical monuments, etc. in order to generate more participation/interest by local residents and community groups.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Edward Fennessy
  • 15 February 2023 Navan not recorded

    I propose that Meath County Council would write to Bus Éireann asking to extend the town bus service to Old Johnstown village, from Metges Road, via Kilcarn Rd, via Johnstown Village to L5050 Chapel Road to Casey's Cross onto R153 Kentstown Road to Navan Town.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
  • 15 February 2023 Navan carried

    I call on Meath County Council to arrange the transfer of community lands at Liscarton, Navan, Co. Meath back to the community to be used, inter-alia, as a centre of excellence by the Meath LGFA and also to be used for other sporting/recreational purposes, in line with similar cow plots which have been allocated throughout the county.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Padraig Fitzsimons
  • 15 February 2023 Navan not recorded

    To call on Meath County Council to acquire four vacant properties in Johnstown Village to restore them to habitable properties following the announcement of €150 million for these projects.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Tommy Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Francis Deane
  • 17 February 2023 Trim carried

    Confirmation of minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on 20th January 2023.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Noel French
    Seconder
    Aisling Dempsey
  • 17 February 2023 Trim carried

    The agreement in principle to dispose of 0.0019Ha in Folio MH14420F at Site 15, Eamonn Duggan Industrial Estate, Athboy Road, Trim, Co. Meath.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Noel French
    Seconder
    Trevor Golden
  • 17 February 2023 Trim carried

    To consider and adopt the 2023 Schedule of Municipal District Works.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Ronan Moore
  • 6 March 2023 carried

    I call on Meath County Council to write to Minister Darragh O'Brien TD - Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to request his department to increase Meath’s property price ceiling on the Local Authority Home Loan, from €330,000 to €360,000 in accordance with the property price ceiling for Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, Fingal, South Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Wayne Harding
  • 6 March 2023 deferred

    I call on Meath County Council to install clearly visible signages at the entrances of our Major towns in Meath that say ‘WELCOME’ in various languages, as an indication that Meath welcomes all migrants and refugees living in Meath or who come to visit Meath.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Yemi Adenuga
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
  • 6 March 2023 carried

    The Members of Meath County Council request the Members of Dáil Éireann to begin drafting, without delay, a Well-being of Future Generations [Ireland] Act. This Act will enshrine the rights of future generations; requiring Irish Government Ministers and the organisations they oversee, to firmly fix this commitment into everything they do.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
  • 6 March 2023 carried

    We call on the Ministers for Justice and Transportation to explore the Introduction/amendment of road traffic legislation to allow the requisite authority to deploy technologies to combat speeding and enforce speed limits within urban areas (Towns & Villages).

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 6 March 2023 carried

    That Meath County Council writes to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, calling on them to develop a grant assistance programme to help landowners identify, and responsibly manage roadside trees that pose a threat to road users and associated infrastructure in light of the growing risk of Ash Dieback and the ever-increasing severity of winter storms.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Ronan Moore
    Seconder
    Councillor Joe Bonner
  • 6 March 2023 carried

    To reduce the number of personal vehicle journeys and to aid with traffic management; Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Transport to consider amending legislation relating to Bus Lanes to allow the introduction of high-occupancy vehicle lanes - HOV Lanes (Bus & Carpooling lanes). We the members suggest the R147 as a pilot project.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 8 March 2023 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    I call on Meath County Council to provide additional bins in Clonee Village, to assist Clonee Tidy Towns, and also provide Kilmessan with a second solar compacting bin.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Cllr Maria Murphy
  • 8 March 2023 Ratoath carried

    I call on Meath County Council to provide additional bins in Clonee Village, to assist Clonee Tidy Towns, and also provide Kilmessan with a second solar compacting bin.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Cllr Maria Murphy
  • 8 March 2023 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    I request Meath County Council write to the Department of Education and Skills, and request this department begin the process of securing a site and seeking planning permission for a second, post-primary school for Dunboyne and its environs due to significant planned growth of population over the years ahead.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Cllr Maria Murphy
  • 8 March 2023 Ratoath carried

    I request Meath County Council write to the Department of Education and Skills, and request this department begin the process of securing a site and seeking planning permission for a second, post-primary school for Dunboyne and its environs due to significant planned growth of population over the years ahead.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Cllr Maria Murphy
  • 8 March 2023 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    We call on Meath County Council to extend the parking area in the new extension at Rooske Cemetery.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Maria Murphy
    Seconder
    Cllr Gerry O’Connor
  • 8 March 2023 Ratoath carried

    We call on Meath County Council to extend the parking area in the new extension at Rooske Cemetery.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Maria Murphy
    Seconder
    Cllr Gerry O’Connor
  • 8 March 2023 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    We call on Meath County Council to pursue speed control measures such as ramps, etc. for the R149 in the area of Summerseat estate in Clonee.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Maria Murphy
    Seconder
    Cllr Gerry O’Connor
  • 8 March 2023 Ratoath carried

    We call on Meath County Council to pursue speed control measures such as ramps, etc. for the R149 in the area of Summerseat estate in Clonee.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Maria Murphy
    Seconder
    Cllr Gerry O’Connor
  • 13 March 2023 Kells carried

    Confirmation of minutes of Ordinary Meeting held on 13th February 2023.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor David Gilroy
    Seconder
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
  • 13 March 2023 Kells carried

    To consider taking in charge of Old Court Drumcondrath and the making of a declaration that the roads within the development shall be public roads in accordance with Section 11 Roads Act 1993 and the Planning & Development Acts 2000-2022.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
    Seconder
    Councillor Sarah Reilly