MINUTES OF MAYO COUNTY
COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER, 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, C. Burke, A.
McDonnell, P. McGuinness, J. Mee, M. Carty, T. Connolly, J. Cribbin, P. McHugh,
E. Lavin, J. Maloney, J. Mellett, G. Murray, F. Chambers, A.F. O’Malley, John
O’Malley.
The Council Staff in
attendance were:-
Mr. D. Mahon, Co. Manager,
Mr. J. Loftus, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Condon, Meetings Administrator, Mr. P.
Hynes, Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Coll, Dir., Comm. & Enterprise, Mr. P.
Duggan, Head of Finance, Mr. N. Burke, A/Dir. of Services, Mr. M. Mongan,
A/Dir. of Services, Mr. J. Walsh, Adm. Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff
Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. A.
McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That we hereby accord a
Civic Reception to Ms. Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhain, Carnacon, Claremorris, “Rose
of Tralee” for 2005, to be held in Aras An Chontae, Castlebar, and that the
necessary expenditure be and is hereby authorised”.
The Council Congratulated Ms.
Ni Shuilleabhain on winning the “Rose of Tralee” Title and wished her every
success for the future.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the
Council be extended to Mrs. Kathleen Walsh & family, Carravilla,
Hollymount, on the tragic death of her Son, Pearse, in a road traffic
accident”.
Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the
Council be extended to Anthony & Mary O’Malley, Castlehill, Ballina, on the
tragic death of their Son, Enda, in a road traffic accident”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. C. Burke
Resolved:-
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“That the sympathy of the
Council be extended to Mr. Michael Geraghty & family, Ballynew, Castlebar,
on the death of his Wife, Bridie”.
The County Manager and
Cathaoirleach associated themselves with the Vote of Congratulations and Votes
of Sympathy passed.
ITEM NO.
1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNITHE
COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 18u IUIL AGUS 12u LUNASA, 2005,
A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYO
COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 18th JULY AND 12th
AUGUST, 2005.
Mhol Comhairleoir P.
McGuinness
Chuid Comhairleoir F.
Chambers leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Go n-aontaiomar le
Miontuairisci Cruinnithe Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 18u
Iuil agus 12u Lunasa, 2005”.
Proposed by Cllr. P.
McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Mayo County
Council Meetings held on 18th July and 12th August, 2005,
be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
Cllr. G. Murray dissented
from the confirmation of Minutes of 18th July and 12th
August, 2005.
ITEM NO.
2.
REPORT BY CATHAOIRLEACH ON DISCUSSIONS SEEKING RESOLUTION OF CORRIB GAS PROJECT.
The Cathaoirleach outlined
the current position regarding discussions seeking a resolution of the Corrib
Gas Project.
A number of Councillors
Congratulated and thanked the Cathaoirleach for all the work he had done in an
effort to progress matters with a view to the release of the “Rossport 5”.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Murray
Seconded by Cllr. M. Holmes
“That Shell E&P Ireland
Ltd., lift their injunction on the “Rossport 5”.
Mr. J. Condon, Meetings
Administrator, informed Cllr. Murray that as this Motion was not listed on the
Agenda, it was out of order to discuss same.
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Proposed by Cllr. G. Murray
“That “Standing Orders” be
suspended in order to allow the Motion to be discussed”.
Cllrs. P. McGuinness, P.
McHugh and M. Holmes agreed that it was unwise to discuss the Motion at this
time and there was no seconder for the proposal to suspend “Standing Orders”.
Cllr. Murray withdrew from
the Chamber as a mark of protest.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 18TH
JULY, 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 18 NO. SOCIAL / AFFORDABLE HOUSES IN FOXFORD TOWN.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report
dated 18th July, 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 18 No. Social / Affordable
Houses in Foxford Town”.
ITEM NO. 4.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 29th
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 THE PROVISION OF 3 NO SINGLE RURAL HOUSES AT ROSS,
KILLALA; CASTLEHILL, BALLINA, AND
FARMHILL, KINCON, BALLINA.
Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report
dated 29th 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 the provision of 3 No. single
Rural Houses at Ross, Killala;
Castlehill, Ballina, and Farmhill, Kincon, Ballina”.
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ITEM NO. 5.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF
3 BEDROOMED DETACHED BUNGALOW AT CULLEENS, KILLALA ROAD, BALLINA, TO MARTIN AND
VERONICA POWNALL, NO. 4, THE COMMONS, BALLINA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED
11th AUGUST, 2005, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of
the disposal of 3 bedroomed detached Bungalow at Culleens, Killala Road,
Ballina, to Martin and Veronica Pownall, No. 4, The Commons, Ballina, for
€111,084.10, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001
and Notice dated 11th August, 2005, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF
INDUSTRIAL SITES AT SWINFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, KILKELLY ROAD, SWINFORD, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 11th AUGUST, 2005, ALREADY CIRCULATED
TO:-
(a) MR. SEAN O’HARA, KILKELLY ROAD, SWINFORD, CO. MAYO;
(b) MR. PAT HORAN, SWEETWELL, SWINFORD, CO. MAYO;
(c) MR. MICHAEL & MARIE DUNLEAVY, LOWPARK AVENUE,
CHARLESTOWN, CO. MAYO;
(d) MR. MICHAEL & MARIE DUNLEAVY, LOWPARK AVENUE,
CHARLESTOWN, CO. MAYO.
(a) Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Land (Plots 17
& 18)
comprising of 1 (one) acre at Swinford Industrial Estate,
Kilkelly
Rd., Swinford, to Mr. Sean O’Hara, Kilkelly Road,
Swinford, Co.
Mayo, for €120,00, in accordance with Section 183 of the
Local
Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 11th
August, 2005, already
circulated”.
(b) Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Land (Plot 13)
comprising of 0.5 acres at Swinford Industrial Estate,
Kilkelly
Rd., Swinford, to Mr. Pat Horan, Sweetwell, Swinford, Co.
Mayo,
for €60,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local
Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 11th
August, 2005, already
circulated”.
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(c) Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Land (Plot 15)
comprising of 0.5 acres at Swinford Industrial Estate,
Kilkelly
Rd., Swinford, to Mr. Michael & Marie Dunleavy,
Lowpark Avenue,
Charlestown, Co. Mayo, for €60,000, in accordance with
Section 183
of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 11th
August,
2005, already circulated”.
(d) Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of Land (Plot 16)
comprising of 0.5 acres at Swinford Industrial Estate,
Kilkelly
Rd., Swinford, to Mr. Michael & Marie Dunleavy,
Lowpark Avenue,
Charlestown, Co. Mayo, for €60,000, in accordance with
Section 183
of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 11th
August,
2005, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF
DWELLING AT ARDBOLEY, BALLA, CO. MAYO,TO NOEL AND JOANNE MURPHY, ARDBOLEY,
BALLA, CO. MAYO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 17th AUGUST, 2005,
ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. A.
McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. C. Burke
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of
the disposal of Dwelling at Ardboley, Balla, Co. Mayo, to Noel and Joanne
Murphy, Ardboley, Balla, Co. Mayo, for €28,432.64, in accordance with Section
183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 17th August,
2005, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 8.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF
0.073 HECTARES OF LAND ADJOINING SITE NO. 1, WESTPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK, NEWPORT
ROAD, WESTPORT, TO MR. JOHN MULLEE, WESTPORT INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NEWPORT ROAD,
WESTPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 22nd AUGUST, 2005, ALREADY
CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. John
O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
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“That we hereby approve of
the disposal of 0.073 hectares of Land adjoining Site No. 1, Westport
Industrial Park, Newport Road, Westport, to Mr. John Mullee, Westport
Industrial Estate, Newport Road, Westport, for €70,000.00, in accordance with
Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 22nd
August, 2005, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 9.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 27.5 ACRES
OR THEREABOUTS OF LAND AT KILLALA Td., KILLALA, CO. MAYO, TO MR. MICHAEL BUTLER
(IN TRUST), c/o MESSRS. MICHAEL BUTLER & CO., SOLICITORS, 34, MAIN STREET,
LONGFORD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 25th AUGUST, 2005, ALREADY
CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 27.5 acres or thereabouts of
Land at Killala Td., Killala, Co. Mayo, to Mr. Michael Butler (in trust), c/o
Messrs. Michael Butler & Co., Solicitors, 34, Main Street, Longford, for
€825,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and
Notice dated 25th August, 2005, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 10.
TO APPROVE OF CONTRIBUTION OF €100,000 TOWARDS JOINT VENTURE OF GMIT @ CASTLEBAR AND MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL FOR ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT SYSTEM.
The County Manager outlined the background to this Item.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the payment of contribution of €100,000
towards joint venture of GMIT @ Castlebar and Mayo County Council for
accessible Transport System”.
ITEM NO. 11.
TO APPROVE OF CONTRIBUTION OF €5,000
TOWARDS JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN GMIT @ CASTLEBAR, ENTERPRISE IRELAND AND MAYO
COUNTY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE MAYO REGIONAL INNOVATION CENTRE AT CASTLEBAR.
The County Manager outlined the background to this Item.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee
Resolved:-
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“That we hereby approve of the payment of contribution of €5,000 towards
joint venture between GMIT @ Castlebar, Enterprise Ireland and Mayo County
Council to provide Mayo Regional Innovation Centre at Castlebar”.
ITEM NO. 12.
TO NOTE LETTER DATED 4th JULY,
2005, RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, MARINE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES REGARDING KILLALA BAY – SILT STUDY AND ROSMONEY PIER – PRELIMINARY
REPORT, AND TO AGREE A CONTRIBUTION FROM MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL OF €12,500 FOR
EACH PROJECT.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Seconded by Cllr. John O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That Letter dated 4th July, 2005, received from the
Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources regarding Killala
Bay – Silt Study and Rosmoney Pier – Preliminary Report, be noted, and that a
contribution from Mayo County Council of €12,500 for each Project be hereby
agreed”.
ITEM NO. 13.
TO NOTE LETTER DATED 4th JULY, 2005, RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, MARINE AND NATURAL RESOURCES REGARDING BERTRA BEACH, WESTPORT – PROTECTION WORKS, AND TO AGREE A CONTRIBUTION FROM MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL OF €25,000 FOR THIS PROJECT.
Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That Letter dated 4th July, 2005, received from the
Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources regarding Bertra
Beach, Westport – Protection Works, be noted, and that a contribution from Mayo
County Council of €25,000 for this Project be hereby agreed”.
ITEM NO. 14.
CHUN GLACU LEIS AN DEONTAS ATA CEADAITHE I LITIR DE’N 20u IUIL, 2005, ON ROINN GNOTHAI POBAIL, TUAITHE AGUS GAELTACHTA MAIDIR FAOI CLAR NA gCEIBHEANNA BEAGA 2005/2006.
Mhol Comhairleoir G. Coyle
Chuid Comhairleoir T. O Cuinn leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Chun an deontas a glacu ata ceadaithe i Litir de’n 20u Iuil, 2005, on
Roinn Gnothai Pobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta maidir faoi Clar na gCeibheanna
Beaga 2005/2006”.
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ITEM NO. 15.
TO NOTE 2005 ADDITIONAL GRANT ALLOCATIONS FOR NON-NATIONAL ROADS.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That 2005 additional Grant Allocations for Non-National Roads, as
circulated, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 16.
TO NOTE NEW MEASURE – CLAR 100% FUNDING
FOR FLASHING SAFETY LIGHTS AT NATIONAL SCHOOLS IN CLAR AREAS.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
“That New Measure – CLAR 100% funding for Flashing Safety Lights at
National Schools in CLAR areas, as circulated, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 17.
TO NOTE ADDITIONAL CLAR FUNDING FOR
L.I.S. ROADS, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That additional CLAR funding for L.I.S. Roads, 2005, as circulated, be
noted”.
ITEM NO. 18.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF LOCAL COUNTY RURAL
WATER COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 20th APRIL, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Local County Rural Water Committee Meeting held on 20th
April, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 19.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF WATER SUPPLY AND
SEWERAGE STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 14th FEBRUARY,
2005.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. M. Holmes
Resolved:-
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“That Minutes of Water Supply and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee
Meeting held on 14th February, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 20.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 16th MAY, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee
Meeting held on 16th May, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 21.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CLAREMORRIS ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 29th APRIL, 3rd MAY AND 7th
JUNE, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Connolly
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Claremorris Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 29th
April, 3rd May and 7th June, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 22.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF WESTPORT ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 9th MAY, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Westport Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 9th
May, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 23.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINA ELECTORAL AREA
COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 11th MAY, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Ballina Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 11th
May, 2005, be noted”.
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ITEM NO. 24.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BELMULLET ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 18th MAY, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. T. Quinn
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Belmullet Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 18th
May, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 25.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF SWINFORD ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 18th MAY, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. E. Lavin
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Swinford Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 18th
May, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 26.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINROBE ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13th JUNE, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Ballinrobe Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 13th
June, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 27.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF CASTLEBAR ELECTORAL
AREA COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 4th JULY, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Castlebar Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 4th
July, 2005, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 28.
NASC EU BRIEFING PROGRAMME – BRUSSELS – 5th
AND 6th OCTOBER, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
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“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. H. Kenny, Cllrs. S. Weir and F. Chambers
be nominated to attend NASC EU Briefing Programme to be held in Brussels on 5th
and 6th October, 2005”.
ITEM NO. 29.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO
ATTEND SEMINAR – “THE ROLE OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC
ORDER” – TO BE HELD IN THE CHARLESLAND GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB HOTEL,
GREYSTONES, CO. WICKLOW, FROM 30th SEPTEMBER TO 2nd
OCTOBER, 2005.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resovled:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. C. Burke, M. Carty, F. Chambers, G.
Coyle, J. Maloney, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, M. McNamara, A.F. O’Malley, T.
Quinn, A.M. Reape, E. Staunton and S. Weir be nominated to attend Seminar –
“The Role of Local Authorities in the Promotion of Public Order” – to be held
in the Charlesland Golf & Country Club Hotel, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, from
30th September to 2nd October, 2005”.
ITEM NO. 30.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO
ATTEND CONFERENCE – “SPIRITUAL & ETHICAL ISSUES OF SUICIDE” – TO BE HELD IN
THE ARMAGH CITY HOTEL, ARMAGH, FROM 5th TO 7th OCTOBER,
2005.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. S. Bourke, J. Mellett, A. McDonnell, T. Quinn and A.M. Reape
be nominated to attend Conference – “Spiritual & Ethical Issues of Suicide”
– to be held in the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh, from 5th to 7th
October, 2005”.
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ITEM NO. 31.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO
ATTEND NATIONAL CONFERENCE – “GETTING A GRIP 2005 – COUNTING THE COST” – TO BE
HELD IN THE EUROPE HOTEL, KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY, ON 6th AND 7th
OCTOBER, 2005.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. E. Staunton, M. Carty, A.M. Reape and M. Holmes be nominated
to attend National Conference – “Getting a Grip 2005 – Counting the Cost” – to
be held in the Europe Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry, on 6th and 7th
October, 2005”.
ITEM NO. 32.
TO
CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND NATIONAL CONFERENCE –
“REFORM OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE – VALUE FOR MONEY AND EFFECTIVENESS” – TO
BE HELD IN THE MOUNT WOLSELEY HILTON HOTEL, TULLOW, CO. CARLOW, ON 21st
OCTOBER, 2005.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to
this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. C. Burke, J. Mellett, S. Weir, M. Adams,
A. McDonnell and D. Ryan be nominated to attend National Conference – “Reform
of Local Government Finance – Value for Money and Effectiveness” – to be held
in the Mount Wolseley Hilton Hotel, Tullow, Co. Carlow, on 21st
October, 2005”.
Lixnaw Korean Project – Lixnaw, Co. Kerry – 12th July, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. H. Kenny, be nominated to attend Lixnaw
Korean Project to be held in Lixnaw, Co. Kerry, on 12th July, 2005”.
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Country Comes to Town Festival – Portadown, Co. Armagh – 17th September, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. H. Kenny, be nominated to attend Country
Comes to Town Festival to be held in Portadown, Co. Armagh, on 17th
September, 2005”.
Conference – Killybegs, Co. Donegal – 5th, 6th and 7th October, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. S. Bourke, A. McDonnell and M. Holmes be nominated to attend
Conference – “Planning – Urban v’s Rural” – to be held in the Bay View Hotel,
Killybegs, Co. Donegal, on 5th, 6th and 7th
October, 2005”.
Conference – Carlow – 6th and 7th October, 2005.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach and Cllr. F. Chambers be nominated to attend
Conference – “Realising the Potential of Our Regions – Drivers of Growth Post
2006” – to be held in the Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Road, Carlow, on 6th
and 7th October, 2005”.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. P. McGuinness
Resolved:-
“That Best Wishes be extended to Mr. Seamus Granahan, Director of
Services, for a speedy recovery from his illness”.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Westport, Aughagower and
Ballycroy on their success in the National Tidy Towns Competition”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Seconded by Cllr. E. Staunton
Resolved:-
“That Best Wishes be extended to the Mayo Team in the All-Ireland Minor
Football Final on 25th September, 2005”.
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NOTICES OF MOTION.
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(a) “That Mayo County Council
will prioritise the construction of cycle
lanes in towns in County
Mayo, and furthermore, include cycle lanes
as a key feature of all
future urban road designs”.
A number of Councillors
spoke and supported Cllr. J. Munnelly on
this Notice of Motion.
(b) “That Mayo County Council
will give a detailed update on the status
of the current County
Mayo “Derelict Sites Register”, including any
recent reviews that have
taken place”.
Cllr. J. Munnelly
accepted Report dated 12th July, 2005, as circulated.
(c) “Calling on the
County Manager and Mayo County Council to
provide the necessary
funding to have an Archivist appointed in Co.
Mayo”.
A number of Councillors
spoke in support of Cllr. J. Mellett’s Notice
of Motion.
The County Manager
informed the Members that the Library Service
is currently dealing
with archival material in view of the fact that
there is a cap on public
service numbers.
(d) Proposed by Cllr. G.
Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. T.
Quinn
Resolved:-
“Calling on Mayo County
Council to request the Dept. of Agriculture
to ensure that adequate
provisions are made to ensure a
continuation of
veterinary services in Erris and North Mayo and that
they take whatever steps
are necessary to ensure that this vital
service is maintained to
the highest standard”.
Members also expressed
concern that farmers now need to obtain
prescriptions from a Vet
in order to purchase drugs / medicines for
their animals.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
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“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Geoff O’Neill &
family, Carravilla, Hollymount, on the death of Helen O’Neill”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. J. Cribbin
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mrs. Kathleen Walsh
& family, Carravilla, Hollymount, on the death of Pearse Walsh”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. Johnnie O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Padraic Gallagher,
Bonniconlon Village, Bonniconlon, Ballina, on the death of his Brother, John”.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. Johnnie O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Coen family, Oakwood
Drive, Bunree Rd., Ballina, on the death of their Father, Tommy Joe”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Willie Butler &
family, Ballytrasna, Ballinrobe, on the death of his Brother, Christy”.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. C. Burke
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Mr. Tony Barrett &
family, Geesala, Ballina, on the death of his Mother, Julia”.
The Meeting concluded at 7.05 p.m.