Project Monitoring Committee

Minutes of the Project Monitoring Committee Meeting held on 15^th October 2008 at 11.00am in Áras an Chontae, Castlebar

Chairman: Mr. D. Mahon, County Manager

Present: Ms. Agnes McLaverty, Shell E & P. Ireland Limited
Mr. Gerry Costello, Shell E & P Ireland Limited

Mr. Tony Doyle, Shell E & P Ireland Limited

Mr. Brendan Butler, Shell E & P. Ireland Limited

Mr. Ray Smith, EPA

Mr. Seamus Gaughan, Community Representative

Mr. Gerard McDonnell, Community Representative
            Mr. Kieran Lynn, Mayo County Council - Project Manager
            Mr. Peter Hynes, Mayo County Council
            Mr. Vincent Roche, North Western Regional Fisheries Board

Mr. Ciáran Ó hÓbain, Dept. CENR

Mr. Richard Cosgrove, Bord na Móna

Mr. Dick McKeever, Dept.Agriculture, Fisheries & Food

Apologies: Mr. Denis Strong, National Parks & Wildlife Service

In Attendance: Ms. Muriel Finnerty, Mayo County Council

1. Minutes

The Minutes of the Meeting of the Project Monitoring Committee held on 17^th September 2008 were approved on being proposed by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Hynes.

2. Matters arising

There were no matters arising.

3. Water Quality – Carrowmore Lake

Mr. Lynn outlined the position in relation to water quality in Carrowmore Lake and confirmed that the discharge of surface water from the Terminal Site has had no adverse impact on the water quality in the region – copy of Mr. Lynn’s report and results of analysis are available on the Mayo County Council website - www.mayococo.ie

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4. Updates:

§ Roads/Transportation:

Mr. Lynn confirmed that deliveries of heavy/long loads are continuing.

§ Bord na Móna:

Mr. Cosgrove updated the meeting on the Srahmore Peat Repository as set out in report circulated – copy of which is available on www.mayococo.ie and he confirmed that there were no non-compliances, no complaints received, and no incidents recorded at the site since the last PMC Meeting. He also confirmed that all silt ponds have been cleaned in the last two months and it is envisaged that no further works will be necessary on site during the remainder of this year.

5. Update on Terminal

Mr. Butler outlined the up to date position in relation to works completed, works being undertaken, and also the outlook from November 2008 onwards on the Terminal Site as set out in report circulated to the meeting – copy of which is available on www.mayococo.ie. He indicated that at present work on the site is 55% complete.

6. Environmental Issues

Mr. Doyle updated the meeting on environmental matters relating to the Terminal Site and confirmed that there had been no complaints or exceedences during September 2008 – copy of Mr. Doyle’s report is available on www.mayococo.ie

Mr. McDonnell informed the meeting that he had visited the site recently and he expressed his satisfaction with the work on site.

7. Community Fund

The position in relation to projects being undertaken was outlined:

§ Attavally – project complete.

§ Bellanaboy Community Group Scheme – project complete.

§ Glencullen River Scheme – work is continuing on the project.

§ Bangor Angling Scheme – Mr. Lynn indicated that it is intended to have work completed early in 2009.

§ Bellanaboy Village Scheme – Ms. McLaverty indicated that no decision has as yet been made on this proposal. It was agreed that Mr. McDonnell would discuss the project with Shell representatives and it was further agreed that the Social Investment Advisor with Shell would be invited to the next meeting of the PMC in order to outline the position to the members.

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8. Local Issues

Mr. McDonnell requested that employment levels on site would be maintained as far as possible, especially in view of the current economic climate, and this was noted.

9. Any other business

There were no matters arising.

It was agreed that the next meeting of the PMC will take place on 10^th December 2008 at 4.30pm.

This concluded the business of the meeting.