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Minutes of Proceedings at Meeting of Cork County Council held in the Council Chamber,
County Hall, Cork on 11th May, 2015.
I LATHAIR
Comhairleoir A. Ó Colmáin, Méara Chontae
Comhairleoiri Mac Craith, Ó Laoghaire, Daltúin, Ní Fhúarthain, D. Ó Donnabháin,
Ni Dheasmhumhnaigh, S. Ó Coileán, M. Ó Murchú, Ó hEarchaí, R. Mhic Cárthaigh, Lombard, C. Ó
Murchú, Ní Mhurchú-Uí Mhathúna, S. Ó Donnabháin, A. Ó Muimhneacháin, Críod, Ó Gráda, Ó
Luasaigh, Ó Riain Ó Conbhuí, P. Ó Suilleabháin, C. MacCárthaigh, Ó Ceocháin, Sheppard, De Barra,
Uí Chuileannáin, Rasmussen, N. Ó Coileán, A. Ó Suilleabháin, Ó Buachalla, Ó hEigeartaigh, S. Mhic
Cárthaigh, N. MacCárthaigh, C. Ó Caoimh, Ó Floinn, Ó Dúghaill, Mhic Dháibhí, J. Uí Mhurchú, Ó
Sé, MacGearailt, G. Ó Murchú, B. Ó Muimhneacháin, Uí Mhaoláin, T. Ó Coileán, M. Ó Coileán, Ó
Cearúill, C. Ó Suilleabháin, P.G. Ó Murchú, Uí hEigeartaigh, Ó hAodha, Ó hUrthuile.
PRESENT
Councillor A. Coleman, County Mayor presided.
Councillors McGrath, Ó Laoghaire, D’Alton, Forde, Ó Donnabháin, Desmond, J.
Collins, M. Murphy, Harris, R. McCarthy, Lombard, K. Murphy, Murphy-O’Mahony, J. O’Donovan,
A. Moynihan, Creed, O’Grady, Lucey, Ryan, Conway, P. O’Sullivan, K. McCarthy, Keohane,
Sheppard, Barry, Cullinane, Rasmussen, N. Collins, A. O’Sullivan, Buckley, Ml. Hegarty, S.
McCarthy, N. McCarthy, O’Keeffe, O’Flynn, Doyle, Dawson, J. Murphy, O’Shea, Fitzgerald, G.
Murphy, B. Moynihan, Mullane, T. Collins, M. Collins, Carroll, C. O’Sullivan, P.G. Murphy,
Hegarty, Hayes, Hurley.
Chief Executive, Senior Executive Officer.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
1/5-1
Cllr. P. Buckley asked that the minutes of 27th April, be amended on Page 15 the motion by Cllr. Noel
Collins be seconded by Cllr. P. Buckley.
Proposed by Councillor J. P. O’Shea
Seconded by Councillor M.R. Desmond
RESOLVED:
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“That the minutes of meeting of the Council held on 27th April, 2015, be confirmed
and signed by the Mayor.”
Cllr. M. D’Alton asked that the Capital Budgets from 2012, 2013 and 2014 be circulated to Members,
this was agreed.
VOTES OF SYMPATHY
2/5-1
TO:
Cllr. Chris O’Leary, Cork City Council, on the death of his mother, Patricia.
TO:
Donal McAuliffe, Water Services Section, on the death of his wife, Carol.
TO:
The family of the late Joe Howard, Lyre, former Councillor.
STATUTORY BUSINESS
The following disposal notices were noted by Members.
DISPOSAL OF 53 ASSUMPTION PLACE, CLONAKILTY, CO. CORK.
3(a)/5-1
In accordance with the provisions of Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of
property as shown hereunder shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in the notice
issued to members dated 20th April, 2015.
DISPOSAL OF LEASE OF LANDS AT POWDERMILLS, BALLINCOLLIG, CO. CORK.
3(b)/5-1
In accordance with the provisions of Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of
property as shown hereunder shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in the notice
issued to members dated 22nd April, 2015.
DISPOSAL OF 14 WOODBINE LAWN, INNISCARRA VIEW ESTATE, BALLINCOLLIG,
CO. CORK.
3(c)/5-1
In accordance with the provisions of Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of
property as shown hereunder shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in the notice
issued to members dated 22nd April, 2015.
DISPOSAL OF 34 THE CEDARS, BRIDEWOOD, OVENS, CO. CORK.
3(d)/5-1
In accordance with the provisions of Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001, the disposal of
property as shown hereunder shall be carried out in accordance with the terms specified in the notice
issued to members dated 28thApril, 2015.
Section 121 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014:
AUDITOR COMMITTEE’S REPORT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUDITOR’S REPORTS
ON AFS 2013 FOR TOWN COUNCILS
4/5-1
Proposed by Councillor F. O’Flynn
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Seconded by Councillor N. McCarthy
RESOLVED:
“That the report of the Audit Committee on its review of the Local Government Auditor’s
Reports on the Annual Financial Statements for 2013, for the Town Councils of Fermoy,
Mallow, Cobh, Youghal, Midleton, Kinsale, Macroom, Clonakilty, Skibbereen, Bandon,
Bantry and Passage West, be hereby approved.”
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMITTEES
Corporate Policy Group:
CONFERENCE LIST FOR MAY
5/5-1
Proposed by Councillor D. J. Fitzgerald
Seconded by Councillor J. P. O’Shea
RESOLVED:
“That the Conference List for May, 2015, approved by the Corporate Policy Group, at
their meeting on 5th May, 2015, be hereby approved.”
Housing SPC:
HOUSING ALLOCATIONS TO SINGLE PERSONS
6/6-1
Members noted report from the Director of Housing, which outlined as follows:-
At SPC Meeting of 28th April , it was proposed by the executive and agreed by the Members
that single persons should be considered for a certain proportion of two bedroom properties
along with couples and single parents with one/two children.
Currently Cork County Council have 6974 applicants on its housing waiting list of which
2983 (42%) are single persons. Currently, where Single Persons are approved for Social
Housing Support Elected Members should be aware that:

In areas where there is a high refusal rate or low demand then Single Persons may
already be considered for two bed units. The existing Allocation Scheme already sets
out that where a Local Authority House has been refused twice then Cork County
Council has discretion to assign this property to an applicant outside the normal
priority and time on the list criteria.

Additionally where an Applicant is over 60 years of age then they would generally
considered for two bed units in order to provide for any possible carer needs.
Likewise if a Single Person applies under 60 and sets out the necessity for an
additional bedroom for Medical Reasons then they may be considered for approval for
a two bedroom unit.
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Where Single Persons with Children can show court ordered access to those children
then they will be approved for units larger than a one bed unit.

There is currently a Ministerial Direction in force requiring Local Authorities to
ensure that 30% of all Allocations are given to those approved with the following
basis of need: Homeless/Medical/Disability.

Since the implementation of the new Social Housing Regulations in 2011, Cork
County Council has adopted a policy whereby any Single Persons applying for SHS
for the first time and leaving the family home (where this home is privately owned or
a Local Authority House that is not over-crowded), has to provide documentation
from a Medical Practitioner, Social Worker or Garda setting out the reasons why they
have to leave the family home. If this supporting information is not provided then
their application will be refused on the basis that their Housing Need is being met in
the family home.
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Where a 2 bed unit is considered too small to house any household of more than one
person then Single Person Households will be considered for those vacancies.
Taking into consideration all of the above it is now proposed that:
20% of all 2 bed units would be allocated to Single Persons. Consideration will be given to
Applicants with/in particular circumstances such as Medical, Compassionate, Separated
Applicants Qualified for SHS - and would, as is the case with all other allocations, have to
clear a Garda Check.
Additionally the new Housing Assistance Payment would be actively promoted by Housing
Staff as a means of Housing Support that could be used by the remaining Single Persons to
satisfy their Housing Need.
We propose to implement this Change to the Allocations Policy as a temporary measure for a
6 month period initially, and will report back to Members at the expiration of those 6 months.
Members made the following points: This is a positive step and will help overcrowding situations in houses;
 When will the 6 month trial begin;
 How many units will be given out;
 25% of single applicants housed in 2 years will not be achievable;
 There is a large number of older single males on the housing list for years, and
single parents are taking precedence over them;
 Developers are saying that 2 bed units are not practical and there is no incentive
for them to build such units;
 Council should consider the idea of downsizing elderly people who are living
alone;
 Call for a full debate for Council to discuss the whole issue of housing;
 This is a problem that is on the increase year after year;
 Concern at the availability of suitable properties for single people;
 There is no suitable housing for those living in West Cork;
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
When these units become available, the Council should not sell them on and
keep them in their stock;
The Chief Executive advised that the Scheme would commence immediately and a report on
progress would issue to Members after six months. The issue of the number of dwellings
available will arise from the number of casual vacancies. In 2014, 81 2 bed units were
allocated.
The Chief Executive said that the issue of downsizing would be taken into account. He said
that a debate on all aspects of housing should take place and could be considered at the June
Development Committee.
Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District:
UNFINISHED ESTATE IN LISMIRE
7/5-1
Councillor B. Moynihan proposed, seconded by Councillor T. Collins, the following motion:“That the Kanturk Mallow Municipal District, together with Cork County Council, move to
urgently address the terrible conditions present at the unfinished housing estate in Lismire.”
During a discussion, Members made the following points: This is one of the worst unfinished housing estates in the country;
 There are problems with no public lighting and raw sewage;
 400 signatures from residents have been gathered calling for the issues to be addressed;
 The bond needs to be drawn down and finish off the estate;
 This is a blight on a vibrant community;
 The Estates Engineer, John Ahern, has been involved in trying to rectify the issues;
 The Chief Executive now needs to intervene and provide a solution;
 This is a very dangerous estates and 7 houses in particular are living in atrocious conditions;
 The Council gave the planning permission to the developer and is now responsible for
ensuring that the estate is finished off.
The Chief Executive said that the Council is only responsible in these situations when the work is not
done. He said that the Council has made significant progress in taking in charge 154 estates and is in
the process of taking in charge a further 91. He said that the Council is actively taking proceedings
through the County Solicitor’s Department on this estate and will progress through the courts if need
be.
CORRESPONDENCE FROM GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
8/5-1
MANDATORY SPEED LIMITS IN HOUSING ESTATES
Members noted letter dated 27th April, 2015, from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, in
response to Council’s motion of 13th April, 2015, relating to the mandatory speed limits in housing
estates.
NOTICES OF MOTION
SUPPORT FOR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
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9/5-1
Proposed by Councillor S. McCarthy
Seconded by Councillor K. Dawson
RESOLVED:
“That this Council welcomes steps taken by Minister Reilly of the Department of Children
and Youth Affairs to address the current problems associated with Childcare in this state, and
asks that the role of the Family Resource Centre be given due recognition when investigating
ways to improve the system. Like many other voluntary organisations dependent on
subsistence from the state, these Centres have sustained cuts year on year since 2008. Many
of these FRCs carry out essential work in the areas of childcare and early intervention and
serve as the central focal point within their communities.”
Members made the following points:



Family Resource Centres are run by Tusla to improve the family unit;
Policies should be formulated from the ground up;
These centres are vital for communities and should be fully funded;
Gaps in services are being provided by Family Resource Centres;
TENANT PURCHASE SCHEME
10/5-1
Councillor S. McGrath proposed, seconded by Councillor D. Ó Laoghaire, the following notice of
motion:“To request a written report from Management outlining the most up to date information
available from the Department regarding a new Tenant Purchase Scheme or Incremental
Purchase Scheme for housing tenants. If no firm timeframe is known for the commencement
of the scheme at this point, that the Council calls on the Department to initiate such a scheme
as a matter of urgency.”
Members noted report from the Director of Housing, which outlined as follows:Part 3 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 underpins a new tenant purchase scheme
for existing local authority houses. This section has not yet been commenced. However, the Social
Housing Strategy 2020 states that the necessary statutory instruments to introduce the new scheme
will be made during Quarter 2, 2015.
It was agreed that the Council should write to the Department.
JAPENESE KNOTWOOD
11/5-1
Councillor M. D’Alton proposed, seconded by Councillor K. Conway, the following notice of
motion:“That in view of its obligations under
Articles 49, 50 and 74 of the European Communities (Birds and Natural Habitats)
Regulations,
Article 56 of the Wildlife (Amendment) Act 2000,
Article 8 of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Article 4 of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats
Target 8 of the National Biodiversity Plan 2011 – 2016
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and particularly with regard to EU Regulation 1143/2014 on the prevention and management
of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species which entered into force on 1st
January 2015 and which lays down rules for the prevention and minimisation of the adverse
impact of the spread of invasive alien species and requires a risk assessment within 18 months
and a comprehensive control programme within 3 years,
1. Cork County Council would dedicate either new or existing staff resources to addressing
the issue of Japanese knotweed and other invasive species
2. Cork County Council would devote some of the financial allocation to the Cork County
Biodiversity Action Plan to:


Improved training of on-the-ground staff, contractors and subcontractors in controlling the
spread of Japanese knotweed
Raising general public awareness of Japanese knotweed.”
Members made the following points: This is an invasive plant that can take years to eradicate;
 Call for the Council to use existing staff to map the locations where this weed is present;
 Council must commence a campaign of awareness to deal with the issue;
 Need a dedicated officer and an education programme to show what the plant looks like and
how to deal with it;
 Spraying it with roundups is not the solution;
 Currently a huge issue in a public park in Charleville;
 Tidy towns are unknowingly spreading the weed;
 Other statutory bodies must become involved and increase awareness;
 This is an obnoxious invasive species that needs to be wiped out;
The Chief Executive said that the responsibility for enforcement rests with the Department of
National Parks and Wildlife but the Council does have responsibilities as a landowner. He said the
Council has raised awareness on the website and leaflets through the Biodiversity Plan. It presents
challenges and will take years. The Chief Executive said there is no evidence of the Council’s breach
of legislation and that its Contractors are also obliged by the same legislation.
The Chief Executive advised that the NRA is currently engaging with specialists to carry out a study
on knotweed, which should identify sources and appropriate methods of eradication, which would
also include other agencies. He said this expertise will show the Council the way forward and how to
deal with the issue on the non national road network. He advised Members to await the outcome of
the NRA study which should be available in the next few weeks.
It was agreed that the proposal would be discussed further at the Environment SPC.
EMERGENCY REPAIRS
12/5-1
Councillor P. Buckley proposed, seconded by Councillor N. Collins, the following notice of motion:“That this Council provides a report on how many emergency repairs were carried out in 2014
and 2015. I also ask what constitutes emergency repairs and are roof repairs and electrical
classed as emergency.”
Members noted report from the Director of Housing, which outlined as follows:Cork County Council carried out 4,613 response maintenance repairs in 2014 and 835 response
maintenance repairs up to end of first quarter 2015. Repairs completed consisted of both emergency
and urgent repairs. Emergency repairs are classified as any required works that are necessitated by
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risk of imminent danger to the tenant or to the structure of the property. In this regard electrical
repairs and certain roofing repairs are classified as emergency repairs.
SINGLE FARM PAYMENT CUTS
13/5-1
Proposed by Councillor M. Collins
Seconded by Councillor K. Conway
RESOLVED:
“I call on the Minister for Agriculture while a case against the Department of Agriculture in
progress that no farm inspections take place until the case is finished. Thirty Three thousand
farmers are severely affected by this single farm payment penalty and a group of farmers from
disadvantaged areas are taking a high court challenge against the cuts to farm payments based
on ineligible ground. We now call for the complete cessation of all eligibility ground and
aerial satellite inspections to cease immediately until the high court challenge is complete.”
Members made the following points:
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

Land eligibility has been too restrictive;
The outcome of the legal challenge should be awaited;
The penalties from the EU can be huge;
Retrospective approach in this case would be over zealous;
Cllr. R. McCarthy proposed that an Individual Working Group would be established this was agreed.
1916 BANNERS IN COUNTY HALL
14/5-1
Councillor D. Ó Laoghaire proposed, seconded by Councillor the following notice of motion:“Aontaíonn an chomhairle see go gcrochfar dhá bhratach mhóra suntasach, a mbeadh de
ardchaighdeáin, de forógra na poblachta, ar taobh thiar agus taobh thoir halla an chontae, I
mBéarla ar taobh amháin, agus I nGaeilge ar taobh eile, le linn 2016 chun comóradh céad
bliana 1916 a aithint.
That this Council agrees to hang two large prominent banners, of high quality, of the
Proclamation of the Republic, on the Western and Eastern sides of County Hall, in Irish on
one side and in English on the other, during 2016, in recognition of the centenary of 1916.”
It was agreed to refer this Notice of Motion to the 2016 Centenary Commemorative Committee.
REPORT ON VACANT AND UNFINISHED HOUSIING ESTATES
15/5-1
Councillor D. O’Grady proposed, seconded by Councillor D. Ó Laoghaire, the following notice of
motion:-
“To seek a written report on vacant and unfinished housing estates in County Cork. The
report to contain a list of unfinished estates and apartment blocks, the number of completed,
semi completed or unstarted units in each estate/apartment block. The report to contain
whether the units are in NAMA and the number of units in each estate/apartment block that
Cork County Council have contractual commitments for, agreements in principal for or part V
contractual commitments or interests in, where applicable.”
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Members noted report from the Director of Planning, which outlined as follows:Please see on the following pages a listing of current Unfinished Estates in County Cork based on the
survey carried out by Department of Environment, Community and Local Government in 2014. An
updated survey is scheduled for later this year.
In relation to the remaining information requested, it is necessary to recall files from storage to
compile the information and as soon as this is completed the information will be issued to Cllr.
O’Grady. Information to be supplied will need to ensure that commercially sensitive details are
excluded.
ESTATE NAME
The Miles
COOLINE
CLUAIN ARD (Final
Phase)
Inis Alainn
ASHLEY
Bramble Hill
Clarendon Brook
Crawford Wood &
Crawford Manor?
Fernwood
GLEN CORRIN
Maryborough Ridge
MOIN NA RI
MULLA VALE
Radharc na Gleanna
Rowan Lane
ROWANS HILL /
CLARKESWOOD
The Meadows
Carmen Lawn
Altan
An Glachan
AN TRA GEAL
Ard Aoibhinn
Ard Na Gleann
Ard Na Greine
ARD NA RI
ASHDALE
Barr na Claise
BERRYHILL
Carraig Naofa
CASCADE
Castle Court
CASTLELAKE
Chapel Court
CHURCHFIELD
CLUAIN CARN
Cnoic Eoin
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LOCATION
UNITS
PERMITTED
UNITS
OCCUPIED
UNITS
VACANT
BALLYVOLOON
COBH
Clonakilty
COBH
COBH
87
216
207
32
33
57
5
6
7
CARRIGNAFOY
PASSAGE WEST RD
Castletreasure
Carrs Hill
GLANMIRE
COBH
ROCHESTOWN
Douglas
Douglas
GLANMIRE
213
6
28
33
110
37
0
10
0
87
8
9
10
11
12
Ballinglanna
TINAGERAGH
Douglas
KILWORTH
CASTLETOWNROCHE
Nashes Boreen
Riverstick
Mount Oval
Glanmire
WATERGRASSHILL
Douglas
KILWORTH
CASTLETOWNROCHE
Gurranabraher
Riverstick
Douglas
225
61
332
46
83
17
18
19
206
38
260
0
8
0
1
168
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Knocknacullen
Upper Belmont
Church Hill
Gurranabraher
Douglas
Drimoleague
Killcrohane
GARRYVOE
Innishannon
Lyre
MITCHELSTOWN
CASTLELYONS
CLOYNE
Innishannon
CASTLELYONS
Durrus
CARRIGTWOHILL
Whitechurch
CARRIGTWOHILL
Skibbereen
CASTLEMAGNER
CARRIGTWOHILL
Coachford
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
54
127
86
26
209
23
1
4
15
28
43
16
12
2
15
34
0
0
13
212
6
101
70
0
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
GARRYVOE
Church Hill
Lyre
CLOONLOUGH
CASTLELYONS
SPITAL
Church Hill
CASTLELYONS
Carrigboy
CARRIGTWOHILL
Old Post Office Road
CARRIGTWOHILL
Gortnaclohy
LISDUGGAN STH
STATION RD
Coachford
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Cois Abhainn
Cois Atha
COIS MAIGH
Cois Na Criann
COIS Na FARRAIGE
Coolfadda opp Inis
Orga
Copperpoint
AN FAILL / AN
RODAN
Curragh Grove
Dealg Ban
Drakes Point
DROMINEACH
Dun an Oir
Garran na Dara
Glean Fia
Gleann Bui
GLEANN ULL
Glebe Manor
GORT FADA
Gort na hAbhainn
Harbour Heights
Inis Orga
Inis Orga
Ivy Court
KILLEAGH
GARDENS
LAVALLIN
Lios Ard
Lios Cara
Lios na Greine
Lios Na Ri
Lissagroom Meadows
Lus An Ime
Mariners View
Mitchells Court
Moneview
Oakfield
Development under
PP ref. S/00/3091
Castle Heights
Quadrants
Radharc Na Cille
Radharc na Coille
Development under
PP ref. 98/1686
Fionn Laoi
ROOSKAGH
VALLEY
Rosewood Manor
SHANOWEN
The Beeches
The Gables
The Meadows
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Cork Road
Baltimore Rd
MOGEELY
Townspark
WHITEGATE
Curryclogh
Killeagh
Skibbereen
MOGEELY
Cloyne
WHITEGATE
Bandon
19
9
133
29
52
30
6
2
15
13
48
0
6
0
4
0
2
0
Airhill
CUL ARD
Schull
CARRIGTWOHILL
55
86
4
56
16
7
Off Newmarket Street
Dromadda Beg
Crosshaven
BWEENG
Newmarket Road
Kilbrin
Tower
Ballymacoda
BALLYHOOLY
Ardnabourkey
GLOUNTHANE
Milford
Rochestown Road
Curryclogh
Enniskeane
Upper Aghada
KILLEAGH
Kanturk
Ladysbridge
Crosshaven
BWEENG
Kanturk
Kilbrin
Blarney
Ballymacoda
Ballyhooly
Whitegate
GLOUNTHANE
Passage West
Bandon
Enniskeane
Aghada
KILLEAGH
7
80
233
80
155
41
163
28
43
97
32
35
596
98
12
11
187
0
16
1
55
128
31
13
15
13
42
6
12
136
23
0
2
96
1
5
4
5
27
3
0
9
8
0
0
2
16
14
12
0
2
WHITECHURCH
BALLYHOOLY
Killeens
Lismire
WHITECHURCH
Ballyhooly
Killeens
Newmarket
Charleville
Crossbarry
Cloyne
Castletownbere
Blarney
Dunmanway
Charleville
Bandon
131
128
127
45
69
66
105
78
37
23
172
11
35
39
93
6
63
9
44
31
16
13
15
0
3
2
1
2
1
0
6
1
0
0
2
0
Dunmanway
Ballincollig
Glanthane
Ballylickey
5
188
65
49
8
5
88
0
36
0
0
58
0
10
8
SHANAGARRY
Ballincollig
SHANAGARRY
78
52
30
19
0
33
Church Hill
CASTLELYONS RD
Laharan East
Dromina
Kilbarry Rd
Innishannon
RATHCORMAC
Boherbue
Dromina
Dunmanway
15
199
64
5
35
2
159
22
5
14
3
1
8
0
7
Spital
Kerry Pike
Tonafora
Rathgoggin Middle
Oliver Plunkett St
Togher
Ballincollig
Brittas
Rathcoole
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The Old Quarter
The Pastures
Ard an Bhaile
The Quarry
Vicars Glebe
Village
CASTLE RIVERS
CRANN ARD
ABBEY FORT
Convent Gardens
The Orchards
An Faithin
Carrig Rua
Cluain Reidh
Meadowlands
Development under
PP ref. 05/54039
Ros Alainn
The Granary
The Orchard
Brookfield
Castle Park Village
(Phase 2)
Clonmore
Earlscourt
Egmount Place, Kerry
Lane
Hazel brook
Ross Park
The Old Course
Abbeywood
Broomfield
Lake View
Maplewoods
TIR CLUAIN
Ard Caladh
Ardan Na Mara
NA PRAPOGA
Radharc Na Mara
THE ESTUARY
The Parklands
Fernhill Drive
Pairc an Aonaigh
THE WOODS
WOODVILLE
Ardnahinch Bay
Dungourney Manor
CURRA GLEN
COIS NA CURRA
SLIABH ALAINN
LUI NA GREINE
Brindle Hill
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Main St.
Love Lane
Ballincollig
Charleville
Buttevant
CARRIGNAVAR
Coachford
Kealkil
FERMOY
FERMOY
KINSALE
Kinsale
KINSALE
Macroom
Macroom
Macroom
Macroom
Macroom
471
82
131
10
69
4
59
132
256
108
98
16
22
46
56
8
322
38
46
0
0
0
5
72
32
0
82
11
6
6
43
0
19
14
11
0
2
0
0
9
4
0
3
2
7
13
8
0
Gortenroe, Millstreet
Road
Sleaveen Road
Macroom
Ballyviniter
St Josephs Road
Macroom
73
48
5
Macroom
Macroom
Mallow
Mallow
28
36
62
108
0
12
24
10
0
6
0
0
Ballyviniter
Churchtown
Churchtown
Mallow
Mallow
Mallow
192
70
17
80
14
5
2
0
1
Ballyviniter
Killavullen
Ironmines
Baneshane
Midleton
Rostellan
Ballinacurra
KNOCKGRIFFEN
Upper Cork Hill
Seafield
CHICKLEY RD
Ballyvergan East
MAGNERS HILL
Raheen
Fernhill Dr., Tawnies
Lower
Killeagh Road
JOHNSTOWN
DUNKETTLE
Ardnahinch
Dungourney
UPPER AGHADA
LISGOOLD EAST
BRIGOWN
BALLINWILLIN
Rathgoggan South
Mallow
Mallow
Mallow
Midleton
Midleton
Midleton
Midleton
Midleton
Youghal
Youghal
Youghal
Youghal
Youghal
Youghal
Clonakilty
194
19
92
435
620
10
234
227
62
95
106
34
40
97
16
65
13
40
8
473
7
59
142
36
82
30
23
22
33
16
1
4
12
0
11
0
55
21
6
5
0
0
4
7
0
Mogeely
GLOUNTHAUNE
GLANMIRE
Shanagarry
Dungourney
MIDLETON
LISGOOLD
MITCHLESTOWN
MITCHLESTOWN
Charleville
44
36
76
13
4
14
43
53
35
103
0
24
71
4
1
0
6
51
33
103
0
0
4
6
3
0
0
1
0
0
BALLYCASKIN
Coachford
CONNA
PIKE RD
KINSALE
Kinsale
BALLINACUBBY
Terelton
Ballinagree
Ballyvourney
Mountmassey
Killarney Road
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Ballymah (Estate)
Earls Well
Brook Hill
Mansfield House
Waterfall
Waterfall
Balea Road
Pembroke
Cork
Cork
Carrigaline
Passage West
6
42
111
25
0
0
0
12
0
3
1
0
Members made the following points:
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Queried the accuracy of the figures in the report;
The Council has been in discussions with NAMA since 2012 but no units have been taken
from them yet;
Some unfinished estates are not listed;
Report should contain reference to NAMA;
An update on the matter should be given to Members at the next meeting;
There is some confusion relating to houses on the city fringes.
JOINT INITIATIVES WITH CORK CITY COUNCIL ON MARKETTING
16/5-1
It was agreed that the following notice of motion in the name of Cllr. D. Forde, be deferred to the next
Council Meeting:(i) How much was spent during 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 on joint initiatives with Cork City
Council to market Cork;.
(ii) across all departments, directorates and platforms, in 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 how much
money was spent on marketing and promoting Cork as a tourist destination and attracting
visitors to Cork;
(iii)across all departments, directorates and platforms, in 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 how much
money was spent on maintaining, marketing, promoting and staffing tourist attractions in
Cork;
(iv)across all departments, directorates and platforms, in 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 how much
money was spent on websites, broken down per website.
PROPERTY RIGHTS
17/5-1
Proposed by Councillor N. Collins
Seconded by Councillor M. D’Alton
RESOLVED:
“That this Council call on the Government to activate the provisions of Article 143 of the
Constitution, which provides that property rights be regulated by the principles of social
justice and the delimiting, by law, of such property rights for the common good, thus
protecting the rights of tenants, by way of affordable accommodation.”
As the time was now 1.15 pm an extension of time was agreed on the proposal of Councillor N.
Collins, seconded by Councillor D. Hurley
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EXCLUSION OF YOUGHAL IN FAILTE IRELAND’S ANCIENT EAST
18/5-1
Councillor A. O’Sullivan proposed, seconded by Councillor P. Buckley, the following notice of
motion:“That this Council expresses its deep disappointment that Fáilte Ireland has excluded Youghal
and the broader East Cork region not only from the Wild Atlantic Way but now Ireland's
Ancient East. This is an extremely short sighted and damaging decision which requires the
Minister for Tourism, Transport and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD to intervene forthwith”.
Members made the following points:
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Not acceptable that Youghal was excluded from the Ancient East;
This is an insult to the town of Youghal which is renowned for its tourist attractions;
It was always the intention of Failte Ireland to include Youghal in the Ancient East, and they
have confirmed this in writing;
There needs to be stronger assurances from Failte Ireland regarding the inclusion of Youghal;
The Chief Executive advised Members to write to Failte Ireland for clarification and that the response
should be considered by the SPC. This was agreed.
CIVIC RECEPTION FOR DONNACHA O’DULAING
19/5-1
Proposed by Councillor I. Doyle
Seconded by Councillor K. O’Keeffe
RESOLVED:
“That Cork County Council would grant a civic reception to RTE Radio One Broadcaster,
Donnacha O' Dulaing, who recently announced his retirement from over 50 years of
broadcasting.
Donnacha who was born in Doneraile, Co. Cork, has given his lifetime to journalism and
broadcasting and also has been involved in many charitable events.”
DOG DNA DATABASE
20/5-1
Councillor K. O’Keeffe proposed, seconded by Councillor K. Murphy, the following notice of
motion:“In view of Cork County Council's new policy to microchip all dogs, that when this
procedure is being undertaken, that a swab is taken from each dog to establish a DNA
database.”
It was agreed that the matter would be considered further by the Environment SPC.
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CORRESPONDENCE FROM OTHER BODIES
DEBT FREE STATUS FOR CORK AIRPORT
21/5-1
Members noted letter dated 3rd February, 2015, from the Dublin Airport Authority, in response to
Council’s motion of 12th January, 2015, regarding debt free status for Cork Airport.
The Mayor advised that it was agreed at a recent Corporate Policy Group meeting to arrange a
meeting with the DAA and that Members would be notified when this has been arranged.
SPECIALLY ADAPTED BUS STOP AREAS
22/5-1
Members noted letter dated 16th February, 2015, from Bus Eireann, in response to Council’s motion
of 26th January, 2015, regarding specially adapted bus stop areas.
CUTS TO HOME HELP HOURS
23(a)/5-1
Members noted letter dated 17th February, 2015, from the Health Service Executive, in response to
Council’s motion of 26th January, 2015, regarding cuts to home help hours.
Cllr. D. O’Grady asked that the HSE would be written to asking that the budget for the South Lee area
be increased to enable elderly people receive the home help they are entitled to.
UPGRADING OF COMMUNITY HOSPITALS AND OLDER FACILITIES
23(b)/5-1
Members noted letter dated 16th March, 2015, from the Health Service Executive, in response to
Council’s motion of 9th February, 2015, regarding the upgrading of Community Hospitals and Older
Care facilities in Cork.
Members queried if a response had been received from the Department of Finance regarding funding.
CAPPING OF INTEREST RATES ON LOANS FROM MONEYLENDERS
24/5-1
Members noted letter dated 12th March, 2015, from the Central Bank of Ireland, in response to
Council’s motion of 23rd February, 2015, regarding capping of interest rates on loans from
moneylenders.
NAMING OF N40 SOUTHERN LINK ROAD
25/5-1
Members noted letter dated 16th March, 2015, from the National Roads Authority, in response to
Council’s motion of 12th January, 2015, regarding the naming of the N40 Southern Link Road.
Cllr. A. Moynihan said that the NRA has no role in the naming of this road and that the City and
County Councils are in agreement that it should be named after Cumann na mBan.
The Chief Executive said that the NRA has a National Signage Strategy and that there may be another
form of naming this road so that there is no conflict with the strategy. He said that naming a road is
different to signage and that the 1916 Commemoration Committee should look at this further.
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GRID LINK DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
26/5-1
Members noted letter dated 21st April, 2015 from the Grid Link Project, regarding a review of its grid
development strategy.
Cllr. K. O’Keeffe said that the Grid Link Project should be asked to attend a Meeting of Council.
VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS
27/5-1
TO:
Palace Players, Fermoy, on winning the All Ireland Drama Championship, Liam Howard Best
Director and Mary Flavin, Best Supporting Actress. Cllr. K. Dawson asked that a Civic
Reception would be afforded to the Palace Players.
TO:
Bandon Soccer Club, and Peter Jones, Coach, on winning the MSL League Championship.
TO:
Cork County Council on organising events in Cobh to commemorate the Lusitania 100th
anniversary.
TO:
Cork County Council on supporting the Midleton Arts Festival.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
28/5-1
Opening of Tenders;
The following tenders were opened at the meeting:
Multi-Operator Framework Agreement for Site Preparation Design and Advisory Teams
for the Remediation and Development of Haulbowline Island
This concluded the business of the Meeting
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