local authority

Meath County Council

Motions — 3,959 records (page 63 of 80)

  • 12 June 2023 deferred

    To write to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister for the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to jointly consider the implementation of a radical public procurement strategy for food, whereby the immense buying power of the government is directed towards ecology, friendly farming methods and local production. This will not only support our local economy here in Meath, but also promote and create a greater connection between farmers and the Irish public as we move towards a more sustainable and greener economy.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Elaine McGinty
    Seconder
    —
  • 12 June 2023 carried

    That Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Public Expenditure to provide the funding necessary to sustain and enhance the Retained Fire Service now and for future generations.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Gerry O’Connor
    Seconder
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
  • 12 June 2023 deferred

    That Meath Council request that the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and reform as part of the Budget discussions, give consideration to reversing the pension levy on the value of pension assets applied during the financial crisis in 2013-2015.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Gerry O’Connor
    Seconder
    —
  • 12 June 2023 deferred

    Meath County Council calls government and regulators (Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) - to ban the practice of dual/discriminatory pricing of goods, specifically by supermarkets by means of a membership system such as Rewards/Club cards. This coercive practice unfairly discriminates and effectively forces an additional condition on the sale of goods.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    —
  • 12 June 2023 deferred

    Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to amend planning legislation, as a matter of urgency, to condition for the commencement of large scale/multi-unit housing developments, within 12 months of the grant of planning permission by Local Authorities or An Bord Pleanála, in order to ensure the delivery of homes in Ireland.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    —
  • 12 June 2023 deferred

    That Meath County Council calls on the Government to ensure that women as a distinct sector of society are specifically acknowledged and referenced in all future legislation on issues relating to biological women and that words like mother, maternal, womanhood are never diluted, diminished or deleted from laws or regulations going forward.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Emer Tóibín
    Seconder
    —
  • 12 June 2023 deferred

    That Meath County Council calls on the government to create a fair, just and humane asylum application process that helps those in need and identifies those who falsely apply for asylum.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Emer Tóibín
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 12 June 2023 deferred

    That Meath County Council ask that the Irish Government and the European Commission establish the first tobacco-free generation by 2030, by commencing the process to end the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to people born on or after January 1, 2010.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Noel French
    Seconder
    —
  • 14 June 2023 Ratoath carried

    That Ratoath Municipal District calls on the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for Public Expenditure to provide the funding necessary to sustain and enhance the Dunshaughlin Fire Station and the Retained Fire Service now and for the future generations.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Nick Killian
    Seconder
    Cllr Gillian Toole
  • 15 June 2023 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded

    Owing to increased pressure for parking along the east coast, that this council support local business by providing 'customer parking only' signage or markings to ensure their trade is not adversely affected particularly during summer months.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Tom Behan
    Seconder
    Elaine McGinty
  • 15 June 2023 Trim carried

    That the minutes of the meeting of the 19th of May 2023 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Cllr Aisling Dempsey
  • 15 June 2023 Trim not recorded

    Request a surface other than concrete be used for the footpaths.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    —
  • 15 June 2023 Trim carried

    That the council take in charge of Cul Ronan, Ballivor and make a declaration that the roads within this development shall be public roads.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Ronan Moore
    Seconder
    Councillor Aisling Dempsey
  • 15 June 2023 Trim carried

    That the council take in charge of Woodfield, Ballivor and make a declaration that the roads within this development shall be public roads.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Fox
    Seconder
    Councillor Niamh Souhan
  • 15 June 2023 Trim carried

    That the council take in charge of Hillview, Summerhill and make a declaration that the roads within this development shall be public roads.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Joe Fox
    Seconder
    Councillor Niamh Souhan
  • 20 June 2023 Ashbourne carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 9th May 2023 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
    Seconder
    Councillor Amanda Smith
  • 20 June 2023 Ashbourne carried

    That the members agree to proceed to the next stage of the process.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Amanda Smith
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 20 June 2023 Ashbourne not recorded

    I call on Meath County Council to begin to initiate a Part 8, including public consultation on a site in council ownership in Ashewood, townland Dun Reagh, (currently being used by OPW) for a public playground. This site is currently zoned F1 Public Open Space. (See map/folio MH61505F below)

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Joe Bonner
  • 20 June 2023 Ashbourne not recorded

    To request the Transport/Planning Departments to carry out a review of parking, footpaths, common areas and general road safety and present a design that would improve the overall appearance and function of Brindley Park in Ashbourne.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Alan Tobin
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 21 June 2023 Navan not carried

    That Meath County Council recognises the major traffic congestion crisis in Navan town; that there is a cost to the economic and social life of the people of the town because of the traffic congestion, that a comprehensive analysis be carried out to resolve this traffic congestion and the necessary solutions be put in place.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Emer Tóibín
    Seconder
    Francis Deane
  • 21 June 2023 Navan carried

    I call on Meath County Council to make safe the pedestrian walkway at Ashling Place, in the vicinity of Blackcastle S.C, which links to the Clusker Park laneway. I would suggest a raised pedestrian crossing together with warning signage. Many elderly residents use this walkway on a daily basis to do their shopping and visit the local church, Post office etc.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Edward Fennessy
  • 21 June 2023 Navan carried

    I propose that Meath County Council erect bollards on the footpath outside of the Silverlawn Estate where motorists exit onto the Ratholdron Road, Navan side, as vision is obstructed due to cars parked on the corner of the roadside.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Francis Deane
    Seconder
    Tommy Reilly
  • 21 June 2023 Navan carried

    To propose the installation of filter lights on the traffic lights at the Commons Road junction with Clogherboy and the Dan Shaw Road.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Tommy Reilly
  • 21 June 2023 Navan carried

    To propose the completion of the speed ramp installation on the Tuberclaire Meadows Estate and the installation of footpaths with pedestrian crossings on the Old Athlumney Road used to access the Tuberclaire Meadows Estate

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Edward Fennessy
    Seconder
    Francis Deane
  • 21 June 2023 Navan carried

    I propose that Meath County Council discuss disability parking in the town centre area and where we can improve on it whilst works on Navan 2030 are ongoing.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Padraig Fitzsimons
    Seconder
    Tommy Reilly
  • 21 June 2023 Navan carried

    I propose that Meath County Council discuss the increased levels of graffiti on public and private property in the town, taking in the cleaning or erasing of it and any assistance we can give to property owners to help them with same.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Padraig Fitzsimons
    Seconder
    Tommy Reilly
  • 21 June 2023 Navan carried

    To ask the Council to consider providing a designated area within Navan town centre where appropriate graffiti activity can take place after the current spate of illegal activity through collaboration with Gardaí is brought to an end.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Emer Tóibín
    Seconder
    Tommy Reilly
  • 3 July 2023 carried

    Meath County Council utilises branding on solar-powered compacting litter bins to promote local authority projects, services and other appropriate initiatives.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Councillor Brian Fitzgerald
  • 3 July 2023 carried

    To call on Meath County Council to commit to working towards achieving Blue Flag status for Bettystown Beach, and Green Coast Awards for Mornington, Laytown and Gormanston Beaches for the 2024 Bathing Season.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 3 July 2023 carried

    We call on Meath County Council to consider the principle, and where appropriate in Towns and Villages, to implement pedestrian first/protected junctions for all future junction design and upgrade works.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
  • 3 July 2023 carried

    To write to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform and the Minister for the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications to jointly consider the implementation of a radical public procurement strategy for food, whereby the immense buying power of the government is directed towards ecology, friendly farming methods and local production. This will not only support our local economy here in Meath, but also promote and create a greater connection between farmers and the Irish public as we move towards a more sustainable and greener economy.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Elaine McGinty
    Seconder
    Councillor Michael Gallagher
  • 3 July 2023 carried

    That Meath Council request that the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and reform as part of the Budget discussions, give consideration to reversing the pension levy on the value of pension assets applied during the financial crisis in 2013-2015.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Gerry O’Connor
    Seconder
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
  • 3 July 2023 carried

    Meath County Council calls government and regulators (Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) - to ban the practice of dual/discriminatory pricing of goods, specifically by supermarkets by means of a membership system such as Rewards/Club cards. This coercive practice unfairly discriminates and effectively forces an additional condition on the sale of goods.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Trevor Golden
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 3 July 2023 not carried

    Meath County Council calls on the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to amend planning legislation, as a matter of urgency, to condition for the commencement of large scale/multi-unit housing developments, within 12 months of the grant of planning permission by Local Authorities or An Bord Pleanála, in order to ensure the delivery of homes in Ireland.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    Councillor Elaine McGinty
  • 3 July 2023 deferred

    That Meath County Council calls on the government to create a fair, just and humane asylum application process that helps those in need and identifies those who falsely apply for asylum.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    Councillor Elaine McGinty
  • 3 July 2023 carried

    That Meath County Council ask that the Irish Government and the European Commission establish the first tobacco-free generation by 2030, by commencing the process to end the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to people born on or after January 1, 2010.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Noel French
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 3 July 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 Mortgage to Rent (MTR) positive equity limit from €35,000 to €60,000.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Damien O’Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Nick Killian
  • 3 July 2023 carried

    That Meath County Council recognises that Tara Mines is a significant employer in County Meath, both directly and indirectly, and it asks relevant Government ministers to work tirelessly to ensure that all employees are adequately supported, and that Boliden is enabled to resume business in an appropriate and timely manner.

    Meeting type
    council
    Proposer
    Councillor Sarah Reilly
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 4 July 2023 Ashbourne carried

    I call on Meath County Council to implement safety measures at Walterstown GFC. There has been numerous incidents here in recent times due to a high volume of cars parking on the road.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Suzanne Jamal
    Seconder
    Councillor Alan Tobin
  • 5 July 2023 Ratoath not recorded

    To consider pursuant to Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 that Meath County Council make a declaration that a section of the road in the townlands of Peacockstown & Loughlinstown at Loughlinstown, Kilbride Road, Kilbride Co Meath to be a Public Road.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    —
    Seconder
    —
  • 5 July 2023 Ratoath carried

    That the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 14th June 2023 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    Councillor Nick Killian
  • 5 July 2023 Ratoath carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 14th June 2023 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Gerry O'Connor
    Seconder
    Councillor Brian Fitzgerald
  • 5 July 2023 Ratoath carried

    That the Ratoath meetings schedule 2023/2024 be agreed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    Councillor Nick Killian
  • 5 July 2023 Ratoath carried

    That the members agree to proceed to the next stage of the process in relation to the draft Meath Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP).

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Gillian Toole
    Seconder
    Councillor Gerry O'Connor
  • 5 July 2023 Ratoath carried

    That the members agree to proceed as outlined in relation to the proposed Housing Estate Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws statutory process.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Cllr Maria Murphy
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 5 July 2023 Ratoath carried

    That the members agree to commence the making a road a public road process in the townlands of Peacockstown & Loughlinstown at Loughlinstown, Kilbride Road, Kilbride, Co Meath.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Nick Killian
    Seconder
    Councillor Gillian Toole
  • 6 July 2023 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 15th June 2023 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade
  • 6 July 2023 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15th June 2023 be confirmed.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    Councillor Geraldine Keogan
  • 6 July 2023 Laytown-Bettystown not recorded

    That the club be granted a long-term lease with a condition to return the lease should the club be unsuccessful in securing funding.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Sharon Tolan
    Seconder
    —
  • 6 July 2023 Laytown-Bettystown carried

    That the Council apply for the large-scale funding and if unsuccessful then grant a long-term lease to the club.

    Meeting type
    municipal district
    Proposer
    Councillor Tom Behan
    Seconder
    Councillor Paddy Meade