MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY
COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 10th OCTOBER, 2005, AT 4.00 p.m.
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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. H.
Kenny, was in the Chair.
The other Councillors present
were:-
Cllrs. M. Mulherin, J.
Munnelly, Johnnie O’Malley, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton, S. Weir, P. O’Brien, D.
Ryan, H. Walsh, G. Coyle, M. Holmes, M. McNamara, T. Quinn, S. Bourke, C.
Burke, A. McDonnell, M. Carty, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, P. McHugh, E. Lavin, J.
Maloney, J. Mellett, G. Murray, M. Adams, F. Chambers, A.F. O’Malley, John
O’Malley.
Apologies received from
Cllrs. P. McGuinness and J. Mee for inability to attend the Meeting.
The Council Staff in
attendance were:-
Mr. D. Mahon, Co. Manager,
Mr. J. Beirne, Dir. of Services / Co. Engineer, Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of
Services, Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, Mr. P. Hynes, Dir. of
Services, Mr. R. Norton, Dir. of Services, Mr. P. Duggan, Head of Finance, Ms.
T. McGee, Financial Accountant, Mr. M. Keating, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. P.
Benson, Sen. Ex. Officer, Mr. P. Brogan, Sen. Staff Officer, Ms. C. Kenny,
Asst. Staff Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. C. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That Best Wishes be extended
to Councillor Johnny Mee for a speedy recovery from his recent surgery”.
ITEM NO.
1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE
COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 5u MEAN FOMHAIR AGUS 12u MEAN
FOMHAIR, 2005, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO
COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 5th SEPTEMBER AND 12th
SEPTEMBER, 2005.
Chuid Comhairleoir P. McHugh
leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Go n-aontaiomar le
Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 5u
Mean Fomhair agus 12u Mean Fomhair, 2005”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Mayo County
Council Meetings held on 5th September and 12th
September, 2005, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
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Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett
Resolved:-
“That “Standing Orders” be
suspended in order to discuss the prohibition on the use of tractors and
trailers in small road projects”.
Following a lengthy
discussion, it was -
Proposed by Cllr. A.F.
O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That Mayo County Council
requests the Minister for Transport to issue a derogation to Mayo County
Council from current legislation to enable the Council to use tractors and
trailers on small Road projects”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.
McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. S. Bourke
Resolved:-
“That this Council requests
the Minister for Transport to receive a Deputation in order to discuss this
matter in detail and that the Deputation would consist of the Cathaoirleach,
Cllr. H. Kenny, Cllrs. A. McDonnell, J. Maloney and A.F. O’Malley”.
ITEM NO.
2.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 22nd
AUGUST, 2005, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT
OF PROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE RURAL HOUSE AT CULLANE, SWINFORD, CO.
MAYO.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report
dated 22nd August, 2005, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local
Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposal for construction of a single rural
house at Cullane, Swinford, Co. Mayo”.
ITEM NO.
3.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 31st
AUGUST, 2005, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS,
2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED 10 HOUSE
DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CENTRE AT BINGHAMSTOWN, CO. MAYO.
Seconded by Cllr. T. Quinn
Resolved:-
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“That we hereby adopt Report
dated 31st August, 2005, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local
Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed 10 House Development and Community
Centre at Binghamstown, Co. Mayo”.
ITEM NO.
4.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 23rd
SEPTEMBER, 2005,IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT
OF THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENTS:-
(a) CONSTRUCT DWELLINGHOUSE, SEPTIC TANK, TREATMENT UNIT
AND ANCILLARY WORKS AT BARROSKEY, GLENAMOY, BALLINA,
CO. MAYO;
(b) CONSTRUCT DWELLINGHOUSE, SEPTIC TANK, TREATMENT UNIT
AND ANCILLARY WORKS AT DOOEGA, ACHILL, CO. MAYO;
(c) CONSTRUCT DWELLINGHOUSE AND ANCILLARY WORKS AT
DOOKINELLA, ACHILL, CO. MAYO
Proposed by Cllr. M. Holmes
Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report
dated 23rd September, 2005, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local
Government Act, 2001, in respect of the following developments:-
(a) Construct dwellinghouse, septic tank, treatment unit and
ancillary
works at Barroskey, Glenamoy, Ballina, Co. Mayo;
(b) Construct dwellinghouse, septic tank, treatment unit and
ancillary
works at Dooega, Achill, Co. Mayo;
(c) Construct dwellinghouse and ancillary works at
Dookinella, Achill,
Co. Mayo”.
ITEM NO.
5.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 27th
SEPTEMBER, 2005, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING
AND
DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS,
2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSED EXTENSION TO
WESTPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report
dated 27th September, 2005, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local
Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed Extension to Westport Industrial
Park”.
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ITEM NO.
6.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 27th
SEPTEMBER, 2005, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN
RESPECT OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF SIX NO. DWELLINGS TOGETHER WITH ALL
ASSOCIATED WORKS, SERVICES, LANDSCAPING AND IMPROVEMENT WORKS AT TOORAREE,
BALLYHAUNIS.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Seconded by Cllr. M. Carty
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report
dated 27th September, 2005, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local
Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local
Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposed Construction of Six No. Dwellings
together with all associated works, services, landscaping and improvement works
at Tooraree, Ballyhaunis”.
ITEM NO.
7.
TO ACCEPT INVITATION TO THE CATHAOIRELACH FROM THE MUNICIPALIDAD DE ALMIRANTE BROWN ARMADA ARGENTINA AND INSTITUTO NACIONAL BROWNIANO TO VISIT ARGENTINA IN NOVEMBER, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That we hereby accept
Invitation to the Cathaoirleach from the Municipalidad De Almirante Brown
Armada Argentina and Instituto Nacional Browniano to visit Argentina in
November, 2005, and that the necessary expenditure be hereby approved”.
The County Manager informed
the Members of an Invitation to the Cathaoirleach from the Mayo Association of
Philadelphia to attend a Function in Philadelphia on the 5th
November, 2005, in celebration of their centennial year.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That we hereby accept
Invitation to the Cathaoirleach from the Mayo Association of Philadelphia to
attend a Function in Philadelphia on 5th November, 2005, and that
the necessary expenditure be hereby approved”.
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ITEM NO. 8.
TO CONSIDER REQUEST RECEIVED FROM THE MAYO
WORLD WAR PEACE PARK PROJECT TO ADDRESS A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Council receive a Deputation from the Mayo World War Peace Park
Project at Council Meeting to be held on Monday, 14th November,
2005”
ITEM NO. 9.
TO ADOPT POLICY IN RELATION TO THE NAMING
OF NEW HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY HOUSING STRATEGIC POLICY
COMMITTEE.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton
“That we hereby adopt Policy in relation to the naming of New Housing
Developments as recommended by Housing Strategic Policy Committee”.
Cllr. M. Mulherin stated that the Cultural, Education, Heritage and
Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee had an alternative proposal which
would mean that all new Housing Estates would be named in Irish only.
Following a detailed discussion on this matter, it was agreed to defer
the Item to the November Meeting of the Council.
ITEM NO. 10.
TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE DISABLED
PERSONS GRANT AND ESSENTIAL REPAIRS GRANT SCHEMES AS RECOMMENDED BY HOUSING
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt amendments to the Disabled Persons Grant and
Essential Repairs Grant Schemes as recommended by Housing Strategic Policy
Committee”.
ITEM NO. 11.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 3 BEDROOMED
SEMI-DETACHED 2 STOREY DWELLING HOUSE AT NO. 17, TOWER VIEW, MEELICK ,
SWINFORD, CO. MAYO, TO FRANK & MARIA DUFFY, NO. 17, TOWER VIEW, MEELICK,
SWINFORD, CO. MAYO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 22nd SEPTEMBER,
2005, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
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Proposed by Cllr. E. Lavin
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mellett
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 3 Bedroomed semi-detached 2
storey dwelling house at No. 17, Tower View, Meelick, Swinford, Co. Mayo, to
Frank & Maria Duffy, No. 17, Tower View, Meelick, Swinford, Co. Mayo, for
€34,822.01, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001,
and Notice dated 22nd September, 2005, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 12.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF
APPROXIMATELY 0.27 HECTARES OF LAND AT CASTLEBAR STREET, NEWPORT, TO MR. THOMAS
JOYCE, ROSBEG, WESTPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 28th
SEPTEMBER, 2005, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. John O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of approximately 0.27 Hectares of
Land at Castlebar Street, Newport, to Mr. Thomas Joyce, Rosbeg, Westport, for
€725,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and
Notice dated 28th September, 2005, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 13.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 0.024
HECTARES OF LAND AT GEORGES STREET, NEWPORT, TO FRANK AND PHILOMENA CHAMBERS,
MAIN STREET, NEWPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 29th
SEPTEMBER, 2005, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Cllr. F. Chambers declared an interest in this Item and withdrew from the
Chamber.
The County Manager outlined the background to this Item.
Proposed by Cllr. John O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. M. Holmes
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 0.024 Hectares of Land at
Georges Street, Newport, to Frank and Philomena Chambers, Main Street, Newport,
for €5.00, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001,
and Notice dated 29th September, 2005, already circulated”.
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ITEM NO. 14.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13th JUNE, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Water Supply and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee
Meeting held on 13th June, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 15.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF THE LOCAL COUNTY RURAL WATER MONITORING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 15TH JUNE, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of the Local County Rural Water Monitoring Committee
Meeting held on 15th June, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 16.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 5th JULY, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Claremorris Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 5th
July, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 17.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 20th JULY, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. E. Lavin
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Swinford Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 20th
July, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 18.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 25th JULY, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. C. Burke
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
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“That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 25th
July, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 19.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO
ATTEND OMAR KHAN SEMINAR – “TIMELESS LEADERSHIP” – TO BE HELD IN THE T.F. ROYAL
HOTEL & THEATRE, CASTLEBAR, CO. MAYO, ON 19th OCTOBER, 2005.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. G. Murray be nominated to attend Omar Khan Seminar –
“Timeless Leadership” – to be held in the T.F. Royal Hotel & Theatre,
Castlebar, Co. Mayo, on 19th October, 2005”.
ITEM NO. 20.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO
ATTEND LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL WINTER SEMINAR TO BE HELD IN
THE MOUNT ERRIGAL HOTEL, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL, ON 4th AND 5th
NOVEMBER, 2005.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, M. Carty, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, J.
Maloney, A. McDonnell, J. Mellett, G. Murray, P. O’Brien, A.F. O’Malley,
Johnnie O’Malley, A.M. Reape and E. Staunton be nominated to attend Local
Authority Members Association Annual Winter Seminar to be held in the Mount
Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, on 4th and 5th
November, 2005”.
ITEM NO. 21.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO
ATTEND COMMUNITY SAFETY CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN THE FAIRWAYS HOTEL, DUNDALK,
CO. LOUTH, FROM 10th TO 12th NOVEMBER, 2005.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Conference.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. M. Adams, S. Bourke, G. Coyle, J.
Maloney, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, J. Mellett, G. Murray, John O’Malley, Johnnie
O’Malley, A.M. Reape, D. Ryan and H. Walsh be nominated to attend Community
Safety Conference to be held in the Fairways Hotel, Dundalk, Co. Louth, from 10th
to 12th November, 2005”.
Workshop – Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny – 14th October, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. C. Burke
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach and the Leas Chathaoirleach be nominated to
attend General Council of County Councils Workshop for Mayors and Chairs (and
their Deputies) of Ireland’s City and County Councils to be held in the Mount
Juliet Country Club, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny, on 14th October,
2005”.
Conference – Tullow, Co. Carlow – 21st October, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. G. Coyle, M. Holmes, J. Maloney and T. Quinn be nominated to
attend Conference – “Reform of Local Government Financing : Value For Money And
Effectiveness” – to be held in the Mount Wolseley Hilton Hotel, Tullow, Co.
Carlow, on 21st October, 2005”.
Pride of Place Awards – Belfast, Co. Antrim – 26th October, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach be nominated to attend Co-Operation Ireland Pride
of Place Awards to be held in the City Hall, Belfast, Co. Antrim, on 26th
October, 2005”.
Conference – Bundoran, Co. Donegal – 27th October, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. E. Lavin
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. J. Munnelly be nominated to attend Conference of the Local
Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committees to be held in the Great
Northern Hotel, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, on 27th October, 2005”.
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NOTICE OF MOTION.
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(a) Proposed by Cllr. F.
Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. E.
Staunton
Resolved:-
“That Mayo County
Council note the cavalier attitude of Eircom in
relation to their
dealing with telephone lines and poles throughout
the County and Country
at large”.
It was also agreed to
invite a representative from Eircom to address
a Meeting of the
Council.
VOTE OF CONGRATULATIONS.
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Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Deel Rovers, Crossmolina,
on winning the Mayo Senior Football Club Championship”.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Ms. Mary Gordon,
Senior Staff Officer, Ballina Civic Offices, on the death of her Mother,
Anne”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. Johnnie O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. & Mrs. A. Dever,
Riverslade, Ballina, on the death of their Son”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Butler family,
Cahermaculick, Shrule, on the death of Joe Butler”.
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Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Sloyan family, Coolmeen,
Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, on the death of Kathleen Walsh”.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Leonard family,
Logatemple, Claremorris, on the death of Ray Leonard”.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Lavelle family,
Murneen South, Claremorris, on the death of Dan Lavelle”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Morrin family,
Corheens, Cross, Claremorris, on the death of Michael Morrin”.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Nally family,
Kilbride, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, on the death of Denis Nally”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Morrin family,
Corheens, Cross, Co. Mayo, on the death of Michael Morrin”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Paddy Greaney &
family, The Neale, Co. Mayo, on the death of Phil Greaney”.
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Proposed by Cllr. E. Lavin
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Carroll family,
Thomas Street, Kiltimagh, on the death of Johnny Carroll”.
The Meeting concluded at 6.55 p.m.