MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 11th OCTOBER, 2004, AT 4.00 p.m.
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The Cathaoirleach, Cllr. E. Staunton, was in the Chair.
The other Councillors present were:-
Cllrs. M. Mulherin, J. Munnelly, Johnnie O’Malley, A.M. Reape, S. Weir, P. O’Brien, D. Ryan, H. Walsh, G. Coyle, M. Holmes, M. McNamara, T. Quinn, C. Burke, H. Kenny, A. McDonnell, J. Mee, 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. S. Bourke and P. McGuinness 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, A/Finance Officer, Mr. B. O’Reilly, Sen. Engineer, Mr. P. Benson, Sen. Ex. Officer, Ms. C. Kenny, Asst. Staff Officer.
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Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. G. Coyle
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Dr. Mick Loftus, Crossmolina, on winning 3 Medals – 2 Gold and 1 Silver – in the World Senior Games in St. George, Utah, U.S.A.”.
Proposed by Cllr. E. Staunton
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That a Vote of Congratulations be extended to Mr. Conall McNamara, Achill Sound, on winning a Silver Medal in the T13 400 metres event in the Paralympics in Athens”.
ITEM NO. 1.
MIONTUAIRISCI DE CRUINNIU COMHAIRLE CHONTAE MHAIGH EO A BHI AR SIUL AR AN 13u MEAN FOMHAIR, 2004, A DEIMHNIU.
TO CONFIRM MINUTES OF MAYOCOUNTY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 13th SEPTEMBER, 2004.
Mhol Comhairleoir H. Kenny
Cuid Comhairleoir J. Maloney leis
Ghlacu leis an tairiscint:-
“Go n-aontaiomar le Miontuairisci Cruinniu Comhairle Chontae Mhaigh Eo a bhi ar siul ar an 13u Mean Fomhair, 2004”.
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Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of MayoCounty Council Meeting held on 13th September, 2004, be taken as read, approved and signed as a correct record”.
ITEM NO. 2.
PRESENTATION BY ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY GROUP REGADING THE WESTERNRIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT PROJECT.
Mr. Paddy Kavanagh, ESBI, gave a Presentation on the WesternRiver Basin Management Project.
Queries raised by the Members were replied to by Mr. Kavanagh.
The Cathaoirleach thanked Mr. Kavanagh for his Presentation.
The CountyManager suggested that an Item be placed on the Agenda on an annual basis regarding Water Quality.
ITEM NO. 3.
TO APPOINT MEMBERS OF STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES.
(a)Housing Strategic Policy Committee
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Resolved:-
“That we hereby confirm the appointment of Councillor John Cribbin
as Chair of the Housing Strategic Policy Committee”.
(b)Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. J. Mellett, E. Staunton and G. Coyle be appointed to the
Housing Strategic Policy Committee”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. T. Quinn, S. Bourke and W. Nolan be appointed to the
Housing Strategic Policy Committee”.
(c)Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the following be appointed to the Housing Strategic Policy
Committee:-
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1.Mr. Christy Loftus, Derradda, Newport
2.Ms. Mary Mulryan, James Street, Claremorris
3.Mr. Tommy Ginley, Ellanore, Bonniconlon, Ballina
4.Mr. Greg Jackson, Gunne Auctioneers, Casement St.,
Ballina”.
(a)Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy
Committee
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That we hereby confirm the appointment of Councillor Paddy
McGuinness as Chair of the Cultural, Education, Heritage and
Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee”.
(b)Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. M. Mulherin, P. Flynn and J. Munnelly be appointed to
the Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic
Policy Committee”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. J. Maloney, P. McHugh and H. Walsh be appointed to the
Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy
Committee”.
(c)Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the following be appointed to the Cultural, Education, Heritage
and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee:-
1.Ms. Mary Wrafter, Ballinamona, Cong
2.Mr. Pat Conway, Dooniver, Achill
3.Mr. Tony Deffely, Glenisland, Castlebar
4.Fr. Muredach Tuffy, Newman Institute, Barrett St., Ballina”.
(a)Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That we hereby confirm the appointment of Councillor Michelle
Mulherin as Chair of the Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy
Committee”.
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(b)Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. C. Burke, P. O’Brien and H. Kenny be appointed to the
Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy Committee”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. D. Ryan. M. McNamara and Blackie K. Gavin be
appointed to the Roads and Transportation Strategic Policy
Committee”.
(c)Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the following be appointed to the Roads and Transportation
Strategic Policy Committee:-
1.Mr. Stephen Meenaghan, Foxpoint, Barnatra, Ballina
2.Mr. Eddie Lavelle, Burton St. House, Farranoo, Ballina
3.Mr. Edward Heneghan, Mayo Express, Claremorris
4.Mr. Pat Murray, Castlebar Chamber of Commerce, Spencer
Street, Castlebar”.
(a)Water Supply and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That we hereby confirm the appointment of Councillor Annie May
Reape as Chair of the Water Supply and Sewerage Strategic Policy
Committee for a period of three years”.
(b)Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. A. McDonnell and M. Holmes be appointed to the Water
Supply and Sewerage Strategic Policy Committee”.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. John O’Malley, E. Lavin, E. McCormack and A.F.
O’Malley be appointed to the Water Supply and Sewerage Strategic
Policy Committee”.
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(c)Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That the following be appointed to the Water Supply and Sewerage
Strategic Policy Committee:-
1.Mr. P.J. Lynn, Enniscoe, Castlehill, Ballina
2.Mr. Jimmy Tully, Killasser, Swinford
3.Mr. Brendan O’Mahony, Cross, Claremorris
4.Mr. Dara Calleary, Quignalecka, Ballina”.
(a)Planning and Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That we hereby confirm the appointment of Councillor Johnny Mee
as Chair of the Planning and Economic Development Strategic
Policy Committee for a period of three years”.
(b)Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. J. Munnelly, A.F. O’Malley and T. Connolly be appointed
to the Planning and Economic Development Strategic Policy
Committee”.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. M. Adams
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. M. Carty, F. Chambers and B. Mulroy be appointed to the
Planning and Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee”.
(c)Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the following be appointed to the Planning and Economic
Development Strategic Policy Committee:-
1.Ms. Nora Conroy, Ballinaglea, Ballyglass, Claremorris
2.Mr. John O’Donnell, Behybeg, Ballina
3.Mr. Peter Shanley, Bridge Street, Westport
4.Mr. Ray Gilboy, Regional Director, CIF, 8, Montpellier Terrace,
Galway”.
(a)Environmental Policy and Emergency Services Strategic Policy
Committee
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
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“That we hereby confirm the appointment of Councillor Johnnie
O’Malley as Chair of the Environmental Policy and Emergency
Services Strategic Policy Committee for a period of three years”.
(b)Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. M. Adams be appointed to the Environmental Policy and
Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee”.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. M. Mulherin
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. E. Lavin, M. Winters, John O’Malley and S. Weir be
appointed to the Environmental Policy and Emergency Services
Strategic Policy Committee”.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Murray
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. G. Murray be appointed to the Environmental Policy and
Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee”.
(c)Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the following be appointed to the Environmental Policy and
Emergency Services Strategic Policy Committee:-
1.Mr. Johnny Groden, Cruic Padraig, Murrisk, Westport
2.Mr. Dave Breen, 52, CastlehillPark, Castlebar
3.Mr. Michael Biggins, Ballynalty, Ower P.O., Co. Mayo
4.Ms. Cathriona Gannon, Environmental H & S Manager, Baxter,
Castlebar”.
ITEM NO. 4.
TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY REPORT DATED 1st SEPTEMBER, 2004, IN RESPECT OF FOXFORD SEWERAGE SCHEME.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve Preliminary Report dated 1st September, 2004, as circulated, in respect of Foxford Sewerage Scheme”.
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ITEM NO. 5.
TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY REPORT DATED 3rd SEPTEMBER, 2004, IN RESPECT OF AUGHAGOWER SEWERAGE SCHEME.
Proposed by Cllr. John O’Malley
Seconded by Cllr. F. Chambers
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve Preliminary Report dated 3rd September, 2004, as circulated, in respect of Aughagower Sewerage Scheme”.
ITEM NO. 6.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 7th SEPTEMBER, 2004, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS, SERVICES AND LANDSCAPING AT STRAKE, CLARE ISLAND.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Adams
Seconded by Cllr. A.F. O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 7th September, 2004, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of the construction of a Community building and all associated site works, services and landscaping at Strake, ClareIsland”.
ITEM NO. 7.
TO CONSIDER REPORT DATED 28th SEPTEMBER, 2004, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 8 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT) REGULATIONS, 2001, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 2001, IN RESPECT OF PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT 2 NO. SINGLE RURAL DWELLINGS AT CARRAMORE, CLOGHANS, BALLINA AND BELTRA, CARROWMORE-LACKEN, BALLINA.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. S. Weir
Resolved:-
“That we hereby adopt Report dated 28th September, 2004, in accordance with Part 8 of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations, 2001, and the Local Government Act, 2001, in respect of proposal to construct 2 No. single Rural Dwellings at Carramore, Cloghans, Ballina and Beltra, Carrowmore-Lacken, Ballina”.
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ITEM NO. 8.
TO APPROVE OF THE DISPOSAL OF 2 BEDROOMED DWELLINGHOUSE AT TUBBERMORE, CROSSMOLINA, TO MRS. ETHEL WALKER AND MR. ERNEST WALKER, BALLYHOLAN, BALLINA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NOTICE DATED 28th SEPTEMBER, 2004, ALREADY CIRCULATED.
Proposed by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Seconded by Cllr. Johnnie O’Malley
Resolved:-
“That we hereby approve of the disposal of 2 bedroomed dwellinghouse at Tubbermore, Crossmolina, to Mrs. Ethel Walker and Mr. Ernest Walker, Ballyholan, Ballina, for €65,000, in accordance with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001, and Notice dated 28th September, 2004, already circulated”.
ITEM NO. 9.
TO NOTE MINUTES OF BALLINROBE ELECTORAL AREA COMMITTEE MEETINGS HELD ON 12th JULY AND 13th SEPTEMBER, 2004.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Walsh
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That Minutes of Ballinrobe Electoral Area Committee Meetings held on 12th July and 13th September, 2004, be noted”.
ITEM NO. 10.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – “LOCAL POLITICAL LEADERSHIP – THE MAGIC INGREDIENT FOR “REAL” COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT?” – TO BE HELD IN THE HIBERNIAN HOTEL, MALLOW, CO. CORK, FROM 14th TO 16th OCTOBER, 2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. C. Burke, G. Coyle, John O’Malley, S. Weir, M. Adams, S. Bourke, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, G. Murray and D. Ryan be nominated to attend Conference – “Local Political Leadership – the magic ingredient for “real” Community Development?” – to be held in the Hibernian Hotel, Mallow, Co. Cork, from 14th to 16th October, 2004”.
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ITEM NO. 11.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – “19th CENTURY HISTORY IN 21st CENTURY TOURISM” – TO BE HELD IN THE COACH HOUSE HOTEL, BALLYMOTE, CO. SLIGO, ON 15th AND 16th OCTOBER, 2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mellett
Seconded by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. T. Connolly be nominated to attend Conference – “19th Century History In 21st Century Tourism” – to be held in the Coach House Hotel, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, on 15th and 16th October, 2004”.
ITEM NO. 12.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – “MANAGING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – NEW INITIATIVES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT” – TO BE HELD IN THE HERITAGE HOTEL, PORTLAOISE, CO. LAOIS, ON 20th AND 21st OCTOBER, 2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That Cllrs. C. Burke, G. Coyle, John O’Malley, M. Adams, S. Bourke and G. Murray be nominated to attend Conference – “Managing Local Economic Development – New Initiatives for Local Government” – to be held in the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on 20th and 21st October, 2004”.
ITEM NO. 13.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND SEMINAR & WORKSHOP – “CLEW BAY – RESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS CONSENSUS” – TO BE HELD IN THE ATLANTIC COAST HOTEL, THE QUAY, WESTPORT, ON 21st OCTOBER, 2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar & Workshop.
Proposed by Cllr. P. McHugh
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
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“That Cllrs. M. McNamara, T. Quinn and S. Weir be nominated to attend Seminar & Workshop – “Clew Bay – Responsibility Towards Consensus” – to be held in the Atlantic Coast Hotel, The Quay, Westport, on 21st October, 2004”.
ITEM NO. 14.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND DR. STEPHEN R. COVEY SEMINAR – “ACHIEVING GOALS IN TURBULENT TIMES” – TO BE HELD IN THE T.F. ROYAL HOTEL AND THEATRE, CASTLEBAR, ON 26th OCTOBER, 2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
Proposed by Cllr. P. O’Brien
Seconded by Cllr. T. Connolly
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. J. Mellett be nominated to attend Dr. Stephen R. Covey Seminar – “Achieving Goals in Turbulent Times” to be held in the T.F. Royal Hotel and Theatre, Castlebar, on 26th October, 2004”.
ITEM NO. 15.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND CONFERENCE – “OBJECTIVE 1 – HAS BALANCED REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT BEEN ACHIEVED?” – TO BE HELD IN THE WHITE HOUSE HOTEL, BALLINLOUGH, CO. ROSCOMMON, ON 28th OCTOBER, 2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Conference.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. J. Mellett, M. Adams, M. Holmes, G. Murray, T. Quinn and A.M. Reape be nominated to attend Conference – “Objective 1 – Has balanced Regional Development been achieved?” – to be held in the White House Hotel, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon, on 28th October, 2004”.
ITEM NO. 16.
TO CONSIDER NOMINATING REPRESENTATIVES TO ATTEND LOCAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL WINTER SEMINAR 2004 TO BE HELD IN THE FAIRWAYS HOTEL, DUBLIN ROAD, DUNDALK, CO. LOUTH, ON 12th AND 13th NOVEMBER, 2004.
The Council were informed of the estimated cost of sending a Delegate to this Seminar.
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Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. C. Burke, John O’Malley, M. Adams, S. Bourke, M. Holmes, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, J. Maloney, G. Murray, Johnnie O’Malley, A.M. Reape and D. Ryan be nominated to attend Local Authority Members Association Annual Winter Seminar 2004 to be held in the Fairways Hotel, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth, on 12th and 13th November, 2004”.
Seminar – Killarney, Co. Kerry – 23rd October, 2004.
Proposed by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Seconded by Cllr. A.M. Reape
Resolved:-
“That Cllr. P. McHugh be nominated to attend Seminar – “The Local Government Budget” – to be held in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry, on 23rd October, 2004”.
Conference – Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary – 29th and 30th October, 2004.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. A. McDonnell
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. G. Coyle, M. Adams, S. Bourke, F. Chambers, A. McDonnell, P. McHugh, M. McNamara and Johnnie O’Malley be nominated to attend Conference – “Policy Making in Local Government – Responsibilities and Implications for Councillors” – to be held in the Carraig Hotel, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, on 29th and 30th October, 2004”.
Conference – Carlow – 5th November, 2004.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllrs. G. Coyle, John O’Malley, M. Adams, M. Holmes and A. McDonnell be nominated to attend Conference – “Reform of Local Government Financing : Value For Money And Effectiveness” – to be held in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow, on 5th November, 2004”.
Country Comes to Town Festival – Portadown, Co. Armagh – 18th September, 2004.
Proposed by Cllr. H. Kenny
Seconded by Cllr. P. McHugh
Resolved:-
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“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. E. Staunton and Cllr. F. Chambers be nominated to attend Country Comes to Town Festival – held in Portadown, Co. Armagh, on 18th September, 2004”.
Opening of Special Olympics Office – Sligo – 21st September, 2004.
Proposed by Cllr. G. Coyle
Seconded by Cllr. H. Kenny
Resolved:-
“That the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. E. Staunton, be nominated to attend Official Opening of Special Olympics Office in the MethodistBuilding, Wine St., Sligo – held on 21st September, 2004”.
NOTICES OF MOTION.
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(a)Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. M. McNamara
Resolved:-
“That Mayo County Council outline the progress that is being made
within the County in relation to the delivery of the Broadband
Service, taking into consideration the Governments recent
Investment Programme of €55 million Nationally, as to how it will
effect the County and as to what progress we can make within this
investment concept between Government and Local Authority”.
Mr. J. Condon, Co. Secretary, outlined the current position in
relation to this Notice of Motion and stated that funding had been
applied for in respect of Broadband facilities at KnockAirport and
Claremorris.
(b)Proposed by Cllr. F. Chambers
Seconded by Cllr. J. Mee
Resolved:-
“That Mayo County Council bring to the attention of Government the
need for a fitting and suitable remembrance on the Centenary of the
death of the Late Michael Davitt of Straide, Co. Mayo, founder of the
NationalLand League in 1881, who died in Dublin in 1906”.
(c)“That this Council supports Trocaire’s Keep Our Word Campaign on
the UN Millennium Development Goals”.
It was agreed to defer this Notice of Motion to the November Meeting
of the Council.
(d)Proposed by Cllr. M. Holmes
Seconded by Cllr. J. Munnelly
Resolved:-
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“That this Council calls on the Minister for the Environment to
provide extra funding for the upgrade of Regional Roads within the
County”.
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
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Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the Shaughnessy family, Houndswood, Cross, on the death of Nellie Shaughnessy”.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Ryan
Seconded by Cllr. J. Maloney
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to the O’Connor family, Drumshiel, Cong, on the death of Paddy Wall”.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Mee
Seconded by Cllr. M. Holmes
Resolved:-
“That the sympathy of the Council be extended to Ms. Mary Ruane, McHale Road, Castlebar, on the death of Johnny Ruane”.