Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Kilkenny County Council held on Monday, 20th October,
2003 at 3.00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, County Hall, John Street, Kilkenny.
Cathaoirleach:
Cllr.B. Aylward.
Also Present:
Cllrs. J. Cody, T. Maher, P. Cuddihy, J. Coonan, J. Murphy, A.
Blackmore, W. Ireland, M. Carroll, J. Brett, P. Millea, T. Mullen, M.
Doran, A. Cotterell, D. Dowling, P. Dunphy, M. Lanigan, T. Brennan, C.
Long, J. Brennan, D. Doyle, M. Brett, P. Fitzpatrick, C. Connery, M. H.
Cavanagh.
In Attendance:
M. Malone, County Manager, P. O’Neill, J. McCormack, T. Walsh,
T. Gunning, Directors of Service, J. Dempsey, Head of Finance, R. Kenny,
Senior Executive Officer, M. Delahunty, Senior Executive Officer, D.
Malone, Senior Executive Planner, Dearbhala Ledwidge, Heritage Officer,
J. Gibbons, Administrative Officer.
Votes of Sympathy:
The sympathy of the Council was extended to the following:
Adrian Waldron, 35, Lintown Hall, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny on the death of his father
Cllr. Pat Dunphy, Balygorey, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny on the death of his father.
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Lennon Family on the death of Bishop Lennon.
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Richard Cormack, Glashare, Johnstown, Via Thurles, Co. Tipperary on the death of his
brother
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Joan Walsh, Baunmore, Johnstown, Via Thurles, Co. Tipperary on the death of her
husband.
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Holden Family, Main Street, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny on the death of James Holden.
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Mrs. Power, Turkstown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny on the death of her son.
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The Falconer Family, Tobernabrone, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny on the death of Peter
Falconer.
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Mrs. Nellie Holden, Deerpark, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny on the death of her husband.
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Mrs. Anna Dowling, Narabane, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny on the death of her husband.
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Fr. Barron, P.P., Main Street, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny on the death of his mother.
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Pat Ryan, Ballycriggan, St. Mullins, Co. Carlow on the death of his brother Dr.
Laurence Ryan, Former Bishop of Kildare & Leighlin.
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Bridie Doyle, Fairview, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny on the death of her mother
Brenda Lyons.
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Michael Ryan, Main Street, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny on the death of his wife.
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Mrs. Anna Grace, Tybroughney, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny on the death of her mother Mrs.
Ellen Curran.
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The Holden Family, Deerpark, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny on the death of P. Holden.
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Tom Holden, Main Street, Mooncoin on the death of his brother.
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Ned Butler, Bog Road, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny on the death of his brother.
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Brian Holden, Brownsford, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny on the death of his mother.
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Michael Barron, Brownsford, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny on the death of his mother Mrs.
Margaret Barron.
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Mrs. Peggy Kirwan & Family, Gragara, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny on the death of
Margaret Daly.
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Mrs. L. Brennan, Crutt, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on the death of her husband
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Deirdre Rennick, Auchamuckey, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny on the death of her
husband.
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Colm Daly, Massford, Castlewarren, Co. Kilkenny on the death of his wife.
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Liam O’Brien, St. Fiachre’s Place, Kilkenny on the death of his wife.
Congratulations were extended to the following:Erin’s Own Hurling Club on winning the Intermediate Hurling Championship.
Cllr. T. Mullen on being appointed as Chairperson of KCAN.
Maire Terese O’Neill on winning the World Under 15 Handball Championships.
Ray Cullen and Laurence Somers who participated as part of the Irish Team in the association
of European Hotel & Tourism Studies – Conference held in Copenhagen.
Ray Cullen was Captain of the Irish Team. Laurence Somers won a Gold Medal in the
Restaurant Services Competition. This is the second year in a row that Ireland has picked up a
Gold Medal at the Conference.
Contributions by Cllrs. J. Coonan, J. Brett, T. Mullen, M. Lanigan.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Coonan, seconded by Cllr. J. Brett:“That a presentation be made to Ray Cullen and Laurence Somers in recognition of their
achievements at 6 p.m. after the November Meeting of the Council”.
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Item 1 – Confirmation of Minutes.
(a)
Minutes of Ordinary Meeting of Kilkenny County Council held on 15th September,
2003.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Dowling, seconded by Cllr. J. Coonan and resolved:“That the minutes of the ordinary meeting of Kilkenny County Council held on
Monday, 15th September, 2003, copy of which had been circulated to each member
with the agenda be and are hereby adopted”.
(b)
Minutes of Special Meeting of Kilkenny County Council held on 29th September,
2003.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Coonan, seconded by Cllr. P. Cuddihy and resolved:“That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Kilkenny County Council held on 29th
September, 2003, copy of which had been circulated to each member with the
agenda be and are hereby adopted”.
(c)
Minutes of Ballyragget Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 1st September,
2003.
Proposed by Cllr. P. Millea, seconded by Cllr. M. Cotterell and resolved:“That the minutes of the Kilkenny Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 1st
September, 2003, copy of which had been circulated to each member with the
agenda be and are hereby adopted”.
(d)
Minutes of Strategic Policy Committee No. 3 – Environmental Policy Meeting held
on 3rd September, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. A. Cotterell, seconded by Cllr. M. Carroll and resolved:“That the minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee No. 3 – Environmental Policy
Meeting held on 3rd September, 2003, copy of which had been circulated to each
member with the agenda be and are hereby adopted”.
(e)
Minutes of Kilkenny Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 8th September,
2003.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cody, seconded by Cllr. P. Cuddihy and resolved:“That the minutes of the Kilkenny Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 8th
September, 2003, copy of which had been circulated to each member with the
agenda be and are hereby adopted”.
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(f)
Minutes of Strategic Policy Committee No 4 – Housing & Social Policy Meeting
held on 9th September, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. A. Blackmore, seconded by Cllr. T. Maher and resolved:“That the minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee No 2 – Housing & Social Policy
Meeting held on 9th September, 2003, copy of which had been circulated to each
member with the agenda be and are hereby adopted”.
(g)
Minutes of Callan Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 17th September, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Brett, seconded by Cllr. T. Maher and resolved:“That the minutes of the Callan Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 17th
September, 2003, copy of which had been circulated to each member with the
agenda be and are hereby adopted”.
(h)
Minutes of Special Meeting of Kilkenny Electoral Area and Kilkenny Borough
Council held on 22nd September, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. P. Cuddihy, seconded by Cllr. J. Coonan and resolved:“That the Special Meeting of Kilkenny Electoral Area and Kilkenny Borough
Council held on 22nd September, 2003, copy of which had been circulated to each
member with the agenda be and are hereby adopted”.
(i)
Minutes of Strategic Policy Committee No. 1 – Economic Planning & Development
Meeting held on 2nd October, 2003.
Proposed by Cllr. M. Doran, seconded by Cllr. D. Dowling and resolved:“That the minutes of the Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 2nd October,
2003, copy of which had been circulated to each member with the agenda be and are
hereby adopted”.
Item 2
Business Prescribed by Statute, Standing Orders or Resolutions of the
Council:
. (a) Corporate Affairs – Casual Vacancies
(Section 19 of the Local Government Act, 2001)
Fill Vacancies caused by resignation of:
(i)
Cllr. J. McGuinness
(ii)
Cllr. P. Hogan
(iii) Cllr. J. P. Phelan
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M. Mullally, Senior Executive Officer informed the Members that written consent had
been received from the Applicants as well as the Political Parties in respect of Pat
Fitzpatrick for Cllr. J. McGuinness and Martin Brett for Cllr. P. Hogan. The filling of
the vacancy caused by the resignation of Cllr. J. P. Phelan is being deferred to the
November meeting of the Council.
Proposed by Cllr. J. Brett, seconded by Cllr. P. Millea and resolved:“In accordance with Section 19 of the Local Government Act, 2001, Kilkenny County
Council by resolution at the Ordinary Meeting held on 20th October, 2003 co-opted Pat
Fitzpatrick, Clopook, Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny, Member of Fianna Fail to replace
Deputy John McGuinness as a Member of Kilkenny County Council.
Mr. Pat Fitzpatrick, Clopook, Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny has indicated in writing prior to
the meeting that he was consenting to be co-opted if the Council decided to accept his
nomination.”
Proposed by Cllr. P. Cuddihy, seconded by Cllr. W Ireland and resolved:“In accordance with Section 19 of the Local Government Act, 2001, Kilkenny County
Council by resolution at the Ordinary Meeting held on 20th October, 2003 co-opted
Martin Brett, Derdimus, Tennypark, Kilkenny, Member of Fine Gael to replace Deputy
Philip Hogan as a Member of Kilkenny County Council.
Mr. Martin Brett, Derdimus, Tennypark, Kilkenny has indicated in writing prior to the
meeting that he was consenting to be co-opted if the Council decided to accept his
nomination”.
Cllr. B. Aylward, Chairman, welcomed both persons as Members of Kilkenny County
Council. Cllr. B. Aylward also thanked Cllr. J. McGuinness for his contribution and
service to Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny Borough Council over the last
number of years. It was stated that the McGuinness Family had made an enormous
contribution to local politics over many years.
Contributions by Cllrs. J. Brett, P. Millea, D. Dowling, P. Cuddihy, J. Cody, T. Mullen.
The County Manager, on behalf of himself and the staff welcomed the two new
Members onto the Council. He also wished to express his thanks to Deputy John
McGuinness for his dedicated service to Kilkenny County Council and Kilkenny
Borough Council over the last number of years and wished him well in the future.
Cllr. M. Brett and Cllr. P. Fitzpatrick thanked their respective parties for the opportunity
to serve on Kilkenny County Council and were looking forward to working with the
Members and Officials of the Council.
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(b) Housing and Property Disposal:
Proposed by Cllr. J. Murphy, seconded by Cllr. A. Blackmore and resolved:(i)
Disposal of interest in house at 4, Mill Road, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny to
Maura Lee in accordance with the terms of the Shared Ownership Scheme.
(Notification issued to Members on 8/10/03)
(ii)
Disposal of interest in house at 22, Mallfield, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny to
Patrick and Smadar O’Connor in accordance with the terms of the Shared
Ownership Scheme. (Notification issued to Members on 8/10/03)
(iii)
Disposal of Disposal of interest in house at 13, Abbeylawn, Abbey Park,
Ferrybank, Co. Kilkenny to Philip and Colette Haycock in accordance with the
terms of the Shared Ownership Scheme. (Notification issued to Members on
8/10/03)
(iv)
Disposal of interest in house at 54, Michael Street, Kilkenny to Richard and
Margaret Walton in accordance with the terms of the Shared Ownership Scheme.
(Notification issued to Members on 8/10/03)
(v)
Disposal of interest in house at 43, Beechlawns, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny to
Paul and Geraldine O’Reilly in accordance with the terms of the Shared
Ownership Scheme. (Notification issued to Members on 8/10/03).
(vi)
Disposal of interest in house at 85, Rosewood, Johnswell Road, Kilkenny to
Margaret Delaney in accordance with the terms of the Shared Ownership
Scheme. (Notification issued to Members on 8/10/03).
(vii)
Disposal of interest in house at No. 76, St. Kieran’s Crescent, Kilkenny to Teresa
Walsh in accordance with the terms of the Affordable Housing Scheme.
(Notification issued to Members on 8/10/03).
(viii) Disposal of interest in lands at Lumper Lane, Urlingford to John Kennedy,
Ratbeg, Gortnahoe, Thurles, Co. Tipperary for the sum of €15,000 in accordance
with Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001.
(c)
Notification under Part XI Planning & Development Act, 2000.
Housing.
(i) Proposed by Cllr. J. Brennan, seconded by Cllr. M. Carroll and resolved:“That Kilkenny County Council proceed with the construction of 9 Dwellings at Salome
Place, Moneenroe, Co. Kilkenny as per report circulated”.
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Roads.
(ii) Proposed by Cllr. J. Murphy, seconded by Cllr. T. Brennan and resolved:“That the Part VIII of the Local Government (Planning and Development) Regulations,
2001 for the R705 Graiguenamanagh Relief Road be hereby approved”.
Proposed by Cllrs. B. Aylward, A. Blackmore, J. Murphy.
(d)
Planning
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cody, seconded by Cllr. P. Cuddihy and resolved:Proposed Variation to Kilkenny County Development Plan 2002 – Variation No. 1
“Kilkenny Open Space, Sport and Recreational Needs Strategy”
(i)
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cody, seconded by Cllr. P. Cuddihy and resolved:Proposed Variation to Kilkenny City and Environs Development Plan 2002 –
Variation No. 1 “Kilkenny Open Space, Sport and Recreational Needs Strategy”
(ii)
Proposed by Cllr. T. Brennan, seconded by Cllr. J. Murphy and resolved:(iii)
Proposed Gowran Local Area Plan
Proposed by Cllr. A. Blackmore, seconded by Cllr. C. Long and resolved:(iv)
Proposed Fiddown Local Area Plan
Proposed by Cllr. C. Long, seconded by Cllr. P. Dunphy and resolved:(v)
Proposed Piltown Local Area Plan
Proposed by Cllr. C. Long, seconded by Cllr. P. Dunphy and resolved:(vi)
Proposed Mooncoin Local Area Plan
Contributions by Cllrs. J. Brett, T. Maher, D. Dowling, B. Aylward, C. Long, J. Brennan, P.
Dunphy, T. Brennan, J. Murphy.
(e)
Finance.
(j)
Draft Annual Financial Statement 2002
J. Dempsey, Head of Finance referred to the draft Annual Financial Statement which had
been circulated to the Members with the Agenda. The Members were informed that the
Council’s finances were within budget for the current year.
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Contributions by Cllrs. J. Brett, P. Millea, T. Maher, M. Lanigan, D. Dowling, M. Brett, T.
Mullen, D. Doyle.
Proposed by Cllr. T. Maher, seconded by Cllr. W. Ireland:“That the draft Annual Financial Statement 2002 is approved”.
(ii)
Section 104 (7) Local Government Act, 2001 –
Notification of Additional Expenditure 2002
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cody, seconded by Cllr. W. Ireland and resolved:“That Kilkenny County Council hereby approves of excess expenditure for year
ending 31st December, 2002 as follows in accordance with Section 104 (2) Local
Government Act, 2001:€
Housing & Building
1.3
Assistance to Persons Improving Houses
Subtotal
232,366
232,366
Road Transportation & Safety
2.1
2.8
Road Upkeep
Administration & Overheads
Subtotal
952,717
1,012,680
1,965,397
Subtotal
203,714
276,428
1,007,889
1,488,031
Other Development & Promotion
Local Community Interest Promotion
Administration & Overheads
Subtotal
58,104
33,943
94,751
186,798
Water Supply & Sewerage
3.1
3.2
3.3
Public Water Supply Schemes
Public Sewerage Schemes
Private Installations
Development Incentives & Controls
4.3
4.5
4.8
Environmental Protection
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.8
Safety Structures & Places
Fire Protection
Pollution Control
Administration & Overhead
Subtotal
6,053
307,300
102,545
63,999
479,897
Subtotal
9,921
15,524
25,445
Recreation and Amenity
6.1
6.4
Swimming Pools
Other Recreation and Amenity
Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare
7.2
Education
Subtotal
488,062
488,062
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Miscellaneious Services
8.2
8.4
8.8
8.9
Plant and Materials (Net)
Elections
Administration and Miscellaneous
Expenses
Subtotal
TOTAL
(iii)
138,239
10,530
121,538
327,150
597,457
5,463,453
S. I. No. 508 of 2002 Local Government (Financial Procedures & Audit Regulations) 2002
- Report on uncollected Rates 2002 -
The contents of the report was noted.
(iv)
Fix dates for Budget 2004 Meeting.
It was agreed that the Draft Budget would be discussed by the Corporate Policy
Group initially. Briefing Meeting would be held in Committee for the Members of
the Council.
Proposed by Cllr. B. Aylward, seconded by Cllr. D. Dowling and resolved:“That the Briefing Meeting in Committee, on the Draft Budget for Members be held
on Monday 1st December, 2003 at 3 p.m.
Proposed by Cllr. P. Millea, seconded by Cllr. D. Doyle and resolved:“That the Public Meeting on the Draft Budget for 2004 be held on Friday 5th
December, 2003 at 3 p.m.
Item 3
Urgent Correspondence:
(i) Cllr. A. Blackmore raised the matter of planting on the Piltown/Fiddown By-Pass
and also raised the problem of travellers parked on the By-Pass.
T. Gunning, Director of Service stated that a meeting is being held with the National
Roads Authority to conclude matters in relation to the By-Pass and the matter raised
would be taken up at that meeting. Travellers parked in the area are creating a traffic
hazard and is a matter for the Gardai.
Proposed by Cllr. A. Blackmore, seconded by Cllr. C. Long and resolved:“That a letter be sent to the Garda Siochana requesting that they remove the
travellers from the Piltown/Fiddown By-Pass as they are creating a traffic hazard”.
(ii) Cllr. P. Cuddihy raised the matter of the taking in charge of housing estates and in
particular Clarnwood Estate.
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P. O’Neill, Director of Service stated that a strategy for enforcement had been put in
place and is very successful. However, a significant amount of work remains to be
completed. The process for the taking in charge of estates was brought before the
Strategic Policy Committee and is now finalised. In relation to Clarnwood Estate,
the Council was given to understand that land was to be transferred to the Council,
however, nothing has happened to date. The next stage in the process would be to
take appropriate legal action.
Contributions by Cllrs. P. Cuddihy, J. Cody, M. Lanigan, J. Coonan.
Replies by County Manager, P. O’Neill, T. Gunning.
(iii) Cllr. D. Doyle raised the matter of footpaths and roadway at Castle Avenue,
Thomastown which are in need of repair.
Mr. T. Gunning, Director of Service stated this matter would be dealt with at area
level when discussions take place on the Estimates for 2004.
(iv) Cllr. J. Brennan requested that an Action Plan be prepared for Clogh/Moneenroe.
M. Delahunty, Senior Executive Officer stated that Clogh and Moneenroe would be
two separate village plans and work will commence on these plans towards the end of
2004.
(v) Cllr. T. Mullen raised the matter of the possible change of route of the N9/N10
Kilcullen to Waterford Road Scheme between Dunbell and Kilree including
Sheastown area to avoid lands adjacent to the existing mine at Maddoxtown and the
former Corporation landfill site at Sheastown.
Mr. T. Gunning, Director of Service stated that correspondence had been received
from the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources regarding
possible loss of State Mining Royalty should the road go through the mine site. Our
Consultants were requested to check the validity of this matter and to come up with a
proposal which is now the subject of the public consultation on route options which is
commencing on 22nd October, 2003. It is the policy of the Council to meet people
who are directly affected by the proposed route in the first instance and then those
indirectly affected before the public consultation process commences. The line of the
proposed route has not yet been determined.
Contributions by Cllrs. P. Fitzpatrick, P. Millea, T. Mullen, B. Aylward.
(vi) Cllr. Joan Murphy referred to village plans being prepared by BNS and Leader and
enquired whether they would take cognisance of the Council’s own village plans.
T. Walsh, Director of Service stated that he would take the matter up with the
agencies concerned in an effort to address the issues/concerns raised.
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Cllr. D. Dowling indicated he wished to view the roadmarking plan for the N25
Slieverue/New Ross Road and also enquired of proposals for kerbside collection in
the South Kilkenny Area.
Mr. P. O’Neill, Director of Service informed Members that kerbside collection of dry
recyclables is due to start on 3rd November, 2003 in Kilkenny City and Environs and
Urban Areas in the County. A publicity and marketing campaign will be starting next
week.
(viii)Cllr. J. Cody requested clarification on Council policy regarding the
attendance of Councillors at pre-planning enquiry meetings with officials.
Mr. P. O’Neill, Director of Service stated that following the initiative of November
2002 regarding the introduction of Planning Clinics, it was agreed that the Applicants
and their Agents would meet the Planners at those meetings and that Elected
Members would not attend. The Planning Clinics have been an overwhelming
success with over 1,000 people having attended to date.
M. Malone, County Manager stated that the Planning Clinics are providing a good
service. He agreed to listen to Members concerns where there are deficiencies in the
process.
Item 4
Business adjourned from Meeting of 29th September, 2003:
(a) Report of Strategic Policy Committee No. 2 – Transportation Policy Meeting held
on 8th July, 2003.
Cllr. B. Aylward outlined the items discussed at the meeting as follows:
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Speed Limits
Update on National Roads
Road Safety
Waterford/Limerick Railway Line
Bus Eireann
(b) Report of Kilkenny Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 14th July, 2003.
Cllr. J. Coonan outlined the main items discussed as follows:
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Auctioneers Signs
Western Environs Plan
Purcellsinch Treatment Plant
Estate Maintenance – Kilkenny City & Environs
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(c) Report of Rural Water Monitoring Committee Meeting held on 16th July, 2003.
Cllr. A. Cotterell stated that the following items were discussed: Rural Water Plan
 Progress Report on allocations for 2003
 D. B. O. Updates
(d) Report of Piltown Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 18th July, 2003.
Cllr. D. Dowling outlined the items discussed as follows:
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Pill River Drainage Study
Increased allocation for the N25
Granny Junction
Review of Speed Limits
(e) Report of Thomastown Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 25th July,
2003.
Cllr. T. Brennan outlined the items discussed as follows:
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Presentation by Consultants on the Graiguenamanagh Relief Road
Thomastown Sewerage Scheme
Local Improvement Schemes
Recycling at The Quay, Thomastown
Road Matters
(f) Report of Joint Meeting of the Piltown & Thomastown Area Committees on the
presentation of the New Ross Town & Traffic Management Study held on 31st
July, 2003.
Cllr. D. Dowling stated that a presentation was made by Clifton Scannell
Emerson Associates who were appointed by New Ross U.D.C. to undertake this
traffic study. The proposal was unanimously endorsed by both Area
Committees.
Item 5
Fix Dates and Times of Meetings:
Proposed by Cllr. J. Cody, seconded by Cllr. D. Dowling and resolved:“That the schedule of meetings from October 2003 to January 2004 be agreed”.
Item 6
Consideration of Reports and Recommendations of Committees of the Council:
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(a) Report of Ballyragget Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 1st September,
2003
Cllr. M. H. Cavanagh stated that the following matters were discussed: Ardaloo – Threecastles – Freshford Road Junction
 Creamery House, Castlecomer
 Barrack Street, Castlecomer.
Contributions by Cllrs. M. Carroll, C. Connery, P. Millea.
Replies by T. Gunning, Director of Service.
(b) Report of Strategic Policy Committee No 3 – Environmental Policy including
Sanitary Services, Fire Services, Emergency Planning Meeting held on 3rd
September, 2003
Cllr. A. Cotterell stated that the following matters were discussed:
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South East River Basin District Project
Fire Services Report
Urban Waste Water Directive
Litter Management Plan
Proposed by Cllr. T. Maher, seconded by Cllr. J. Cody and resolved:“That the Minister for the Environment, Heritage & Local Government be
requested to officially open the Callan Fire Station”.
(c) Report of Kilkenny Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 8th September,
2003
Cllr. J. Coonan stated that the following matters were discussed: Members dissatisfaction at the rescheduling of meetings
 Request for the holding of a Special Joint Meeting with Kilkenny Electoral
Area Committee and Kilkenny Borough Council re Purcellsinch Treatment
Plan.
 Sub Motion – Re deputation from St. Patrick’s Parish to be invited to the
next Area Meeting.
(d) Report of Strategic Policy Committee No. 2 – Housing Policy Meeting held on 9th
September, 2003
Cllr. A. Blackmore stated that the following matters were discussed: Private Rented Accommodation
 Safe Home Programme
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 Housing Strategy
(e) Report of Callan Electoral Area Committee Meeting held on 17th September, 2003
Cllr. J. Brett stated that the following matters were discussed:
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Deputations received from Bridge Street Residents
Presentation by Patrick J. Leydon, Camphill Communities
Roads and related matters
Callan Traffic Management Plan
Members agreed to receive a deputation from Tullahought Community
Development Association at the next meeting.
Contributions by Cllr. M. Doran.
(f) Report of Joint Meeting of Kilkenny Electoral Area Committee and Kilkenny
Borough Council held on 22nd September, 2003.
The report was taken as read and agreed.
(g) Report of Strategic Policy Committee No. 1 – Economic Planning & Development
Meeting held on 2nd October, 2003
Cllr. M. Lanigan stated that the draft development contribution scheme was
discussed at this meeting.
A submission in relation to the draft scheme was prepared for submission and
consideration of the full Council.
Item 7
Other Busines set forth in the Notice convening the meeting:(i) Corporate Affairs
Grants Under Section 6 of the Local Government Act, 1991 – Supplementary
Allocations.
Proposed by Cllr. D. Dowling, seconded by Cllr. P. Dunphy and resolved:“That Kilkenny County Council approves the payment of Section 6 Grants under
the Local Government Act, 1991 in accordance with the list circulated to the
Members”.
(ii) Roads:
Review of Speed Limits – Report of the Working Group – September 2003
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Mr. T. Gunning, Director of Service stated that the report of the Working Group
on the Review of Speed Limits which was submitted to the Minister is circulated
for the information of the Members.
(iii) Community & Enterprise:
Establishment of Heritage Forum – Presentation by Dearbhala Ledwidge.
Due to time constraints a revised, very brief, presentation on the establishment of
the Kilkenny Heritage Forum and Heritage Plan was given by Dearbhala
Ledwidge, Heritage Officer. A more comprehensive report on the presentation
will be forwarded to members for their information.
It is proposed to establish a Kilkenny Heritage Forum. The Forum is a nonstatutory advisory group and will be comprised of representatives from various
sectors around the County with an interest in heritage. The aim of the forum is to
assist and advice the local authority on the preparation and implementation of a
Kilkenny Heritage Plan. There will be approximately 15 members on the forum.
Sectors to be represented on the forum will include the following:
• Local Government
- Elected Representatives
- Local Authority Officials
• Local Development Agency
• State Agencies (local representatives)
- Agriculture/Forestry/Parks & Wildlife/National Monuments
• Landowner representatives
• Education
• Community/Voluntary sector
• Local Heritage Organisations/Groups
In addition, it is proposed to establish a small number of working groups to
inform the work of the Forum on specific topics. These may include built
heritage, natural heritage and cultural/social heritage.
Agreement on the establishment of a Forum has previously been given by the
local authority Management Team and Strategic Policy Committee 5 (Arts,
Culture, Heritage, Tourism and Education). Once agreement has been given by
the Elected Representatives the Forum can be established and the work of
preparing a Heritage Plan can commence.
Contributions by Cllr. J. Cody.
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Item 8
Conferences:
Proposed by Cllr. D. Dowling, seconded by Cllr. W. Ireland and agreed.
Item 9
Health Board Matters:
Cllr. B. Aylward referred to the substantial delays in obtaining reports from the
Occupational Therapists in dealing with Disabled Persons Grant Applications. He
requested that the Council look at the possibility of employing an Occupational
Therapist.
Contributions by Cllrs. A. Blackmore, P. Dunphy, B. Aylward.
Proposed by Cllr. P. Dunphy, seconded by Cllr. C. Connery and resolved:“That the Council request a meeting with the Minister for Health with regard to the
provision of Radio Therapy Unit for the South East”.
Contributions by Cllrs. C. Long, D. Dowling, T. Maher, A. Cotterell, J. Coonan.
This concluded the business of the meeting.
Presentation was made to Brian Ireland in recognition of his achievement in winning the
Keverland Reversible Challenge at the All Ireland Ploughing Championships.
Signed:
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Chairman.
Date:
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