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Ceantar Bardais Dún na nGall
Oifig Riarthóir na gCruinnithe, Aras an Chontae, Leifear.
3ú Nollaig, 2019
Fógra Cruinnithe
Beidh Cruinniú de Ceantar Bardais Dún na nGall ar siúl De Máirt 10ú Nollaig, 2019, ag 11.30 r.n. in Ionad Serbhísí Pobail, Bhaile Dhún na nGall. DO GACH BHALL DEN CEANTAR BARDAS DÚN NA nGALL A Chara, larrtar ort bheith i lathair ag an gcruinniú seo Ceantar Bardais Dún na nGall. Tá Clar an Cruinnithe le seo. Mise, Ie meas
Padraig O’Sirin Riarthóir Cruinnithe ***********************************************************************************************************************
Municipal District of Donegal
Office of Meetings Administrator, County House, Lifford.
3rd December, 2019
NOTICE OF MEETING
The next Meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal will be held on Tuesday 10th December, 2019, at 11.30 a.m. in the Donegal Public Services Centre. TO EACH MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL Dear Councillor, You are summoned to attend this meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal. The Agenda is attached. Yours sincerely, Pauric Sheerin Meetings Administrator
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AGENDA
1. Consideration of Minutes of Meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 8th October, 2019.
2. Consideration of Minutes of Workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 2nd
October 2019. 3. Consideration of Minutes of the Budget meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal held
on the 23rd October, 2019.
4. Update Reports from Council Services: 4.1 Housing & Corporate Services 4.2 Roads / Transportation 4.3 Economic Development 4.4 Environment Services 4.5.1 Community Development 4.5.2 Planning Services
Motions
5. Cllr Niamh Kennedy “That this MD of Donegal takes action and urgently seeks road safety funding for the dangerous junction known as Halls Junction, Kilcar.”
6. Cllr Michael McMahon
“That this M.D make known all the unfinished housing estates in the southwest constituency”.
7. Cllr Michéal Naughton
“That this Municipal District call on Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Mr. Richard Bruton and Minister for Children, and Youth Affairs Ms. Katherine Zappone to ban the sale of smartphones and tablets to children under 13 years of age.”
Questions
8. Cllr Niamh Kennedy
“Can you please give an update on the road design / plans for the N56 Lough Eske junction.”
9. Cllr Michael McMahon
“What is the latest regarding the public toilets in ballyshannon?”
10. Date of Next Meeting/Workshops
- MD Meeting at 11.30 am on Tuesday 14th January 2020 (as per standing orders)
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD AT
11.30 A. M. ON TUESDAY THE 8TH OCTOBER 2019 IN THE PETER KENNEDY CHAMBER, DONEGAL PUBLIC SERVICES CENTRE, DONEGAL
MDD/132/19 MEMBERS PRESENT
Cllr Noel Jordan, Cathaoirleach Cllr Michéal Naughton, Cllr Niamh Kennedy Cllr Tom Conaghan Cllr Michael McMahon Cllr Barry Sweeny
MDD/133/19 OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE
Mr. Garry Martin, Director Designate, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Pauric Sheerin, Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Mark Sweeney, A/Area Manager, Roads/Transportation Mr. Barney McLaughlin, Administrative Officer, Economic Development Ms. Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer, Environment Section Ms. Alana Greene, Executive Planner, Central Planning Mr. Enda Monaghan, Senior Staff Officer, Housing & Corporate Services Ms. Caroline Britton, A/Staff Officer, Housing & Corporate
MDD/134/19 APOLOGIES
There were no apologies noted. MDD/135/19 Votes of Sympathy
A vote of sympathy was passed in respect of the following recent death:- To the family of the late Kathleen Pyral (nee Harvey) of Spierstown, Clar, Co Donegal
MDD/136/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 10TH SEPTEMBER 2019 On the proposal of Cllr Conaghan, seconded by Cllr Naughton, the Minutes of the meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 10th September 2019 were confirmed.
MDD/137/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 10TH SEPTEMBER 2019 On the proposal of Cllr Kennedy seconded by Cllr Conaghan, the Minutes of the workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 10th September 2019 were confirmed.
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MDD/138/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE (SECOND) WORKSHOP OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 10TH SEPTEMBER 2019 On the proposal of Cllr Naughton seconded by Cllr Sweeny, the Minutes of the (second) workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 10th September 2019 were confirmed.
MDD/139/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP OF THE
MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 27TH SEPTEMBER 2019 On the proposal of Cllr Conaghan seconded by Cllr Naughton, the Minutes of the workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 27th September 2019 were confirmed.
MDD/140/19 HOUSING CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT Follow ups from previous meeting Mr. P Sheerin informed Members that follow up matters from the
previous meeting had been dealt with as follows:-
• The Chain of Office for the Cathaoirleach of the MD should be ready for the next meeting.
Housing Services Progress reports on Grants, Loans, Casual Vacancies, and Housing Capital Programme, Tenant Purchase Scheme 2016, Housing Assistance Payments/Private Rented Inspections and Lease & Repair Scheme and Housing Need
Members noted the update reports on Grants, Loans, and Casual Vacancies, Tenant Purchase Scheme, Housing Assistance Payments, Private Rented Inspections, Housing Capital Programme, Housing Need in the MD, and Leasing & Repair Scheme as circulated with the Agenda and presented by Mr. P Sheerin. No queries were raised in respect of Housing & Corporate Services.
MDD/141/19 ROADS / TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REPORT
2019 Road Works Programme Status Report Members noted the update report on the 2019 Road Works Programme circulated with the Agenda as presented by Mr. M Sweeney. Mr M Sweeney also informed Members the programme would be completed by November 2019 as is required and that the Footpath Repair works would be commencing thereafter. Follow up Issues from previous meeting Mr M Sweeney provided an update, which had been previously circulated by e-mail, on the follow up issues from the September meeting and dealt with as follows:-
• Additional €300,000 for Pettigo Laghey Road
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• CIS Scheme priority list agreed for 2020
• Proposed Bye-Laws for campervans and Caravans
• Followed up with Irish Water re grass cutting and other works at Holding Tank Area in Bundoran.
• Discussion with Roads Counterpart in Fermanagh District Council regarding signage at Belleek coming into Clyhore
• Investigation of the takeover of road LP-18354 at Corracramph
• Possible re-naming of Drumacrin Avenue to Sean McDermott Avenue.
• Timeframe for footpaths works in Ballyshannon
• Health & Safety Review of emptying Bins/Dog Fowling Bins
• Referred hedge-cutting as an issue for County-wide consideration.
• Subject to funding, possible height restriction barrier at Fintra
• Stop line at L1425-4 with the L1435-1 on the Road to St. John’s Point
• Investigate possible signage to facilitate better direct traffic management at Glenlee Roundabout
• Lane Signage for Millpark Roundabout.
• Traffic byelaws for Donegal Town. Killymard Community Improvement Scheme Cllr Jordan commended the Killymard Old Church Committee and DCC staff for the work carried out at the weekend to facilitate the commencement of the Community Improvement Scheme. Cllr Conaghan also commended this work and was pleased to see the development commencing in the lands adjacent to the Public Service Centre. Footbridge at Carrick Cllr Kennedy acknowledged the work carried out by the DCC staff last week as result of the flooding caused by Storm Lorenzo. Cllr Kennedy advised the footbridge at Carrick will require reinstating but acknowledged this a privately owned bridge. St Catherine’s Road Cllr Kennedy submitted a request for consideration for the resurfacing of St Catherine’s Road (behind LYIT) and erection of street lighting. Mr M Sweeney advised a meeting will be arranged to discuss same. Castleview, Dunkineely Cllr Kennedy submitted that an area of Castleview Dunkineely estate requires attention and asked the Roads Department to review same. Mr M Sweeney undertook to review same and to revert to Members in due course.
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Footpath at the Industrial Road in Killybegs Cllr Kennedy sought an update on the footpath and lighting on the industrial road in Killybegs. Mr M Sweeney advised that the only funding available at the moment for footpaths is for remedial works and not for the development of new footpaths. He further advised as developments progress, this matter can be progressed.
Silver Strand Beach Cllr Kennedy sought an update on the erection of a stone wall at the Silver Strand Beach in Malin Beg. Mr M Sweeney advised a meeting will be arranged to discuss same.
Enhancement Works to Killybegs Bridge
Cllr Kennedy queried if it was possible to investigate if an enhancement project could be considered for the bridge on the approach road to Killybegs. Mr M Sweeney advised a meeting will be arranged to discuss same.
Department of Marine
Cllr Kennedy queried if a response had been received from the Department of Marine. To date, no response has been received and Mr. Sweeney advised Members he would further follow up in relation to same.
Tidy Towns Committees Cllr Sweeny commended the work of all the Tidy Towns Committees and, in particular, congratulated Erne Enterprise on the work carried out in Ballyshannon. Cllr McMahon commended the work of the Bundoran Tidy Towns Committee and thanked the Committee Volunteers and DCC staff for the good work carried out.
Tirconnell Street, Ballyshannon Cllr Sweeny advised a Walk Ability Study will take place in the coming weeks and it is hoped that this study will not put on hold the works already identified for Ballyshannon. Mr M Sweeney advised the footpath repair works will take place following the completion of the restoration improvement works. Mr M Sweeney further advised he will discuss same with the Executive Engineer and endeavour to make the footpaths as wheelchair friendly as possible. Lining in Ballyshannon Cllr Sweeny sought an update on progress regarding lining works at Ballyshannon where areas of lining have become worn. In response to same, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members this would be done when the contractor is in the area. Local Improvement Scheme Allocation Cllr Naughton expressed his disappointment in the Government not releasing funding for the 2019 LIS. Cllr Naughton advised over 400 roads are in need of improvement works and recommended written
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contact with the Department. Mr M Sweeney agreed to issue correspondence to the Senior Engineer advising of the importance of liaising with the Department regarding the 2019 LIS allocation. Old Golf Course Road, Donegal Town Cllr Naughton queried if footpath works could be carried out at the Old Golf Course Road in Donegal Town. Mr M Sweeney suggested this project was suitable for a Community Improvement Scheme application as a funding source is required along with additional land. Drumacrin Road, Bundoran Cllr McMahon advised that a few houses were close to being flooded last week and queried, since the by-pass was developed, had this occurred previously. Mr M Sweeney advised that as the recent weather events are of a high intensity, the drainage networks are struggling with the volumes of water. It is extremely important to keep drainage systems free of debris. Junction at Cavangarden, Ballyshannon Cllr McMahon submitted that the junction at Cavangarden in Ballyshannon is dangerous due to the location of the house to the right and the high volumes of traffic pulling out onto the N15. Cllr McMahon further submitted that a school bus picks up / drops off approximately 18 children during the week at this junction. Mr M Sweeney advised the TII are aware of this junction and are currently considering options. In light of the school pickups and drop offs at this location it was agreed contact would be made with Guards to discuss safety concerns. Footpath at East End, Bundoran Cllr McMahon advised that there is a potential trip hazard on the footpath at East End, Bundoran as there are a number of blocks loose. Mr M Sweeney undertook to investigate same. College Street, Ballyshannon Cllr McMahon advised that water is cascading down Erne Street in Ballyshannon onto to the footpath on College Street. Mr M Sweeney undertook to investigate same. Termon River, Pettigo Cllr McMahon advised that in light of the recent storms, there is still a concern of possible flooding from the River Termon in Pettigo. Mr M Sweeney advised that this is an ongoing issue which will require further consideration.
MDD/142/19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Tourism Unit Report
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Members noted the Activity Report circulated with the Agenda and presented by Mr. B McLaughlin dealing with the following: 1. Marine Tourism Officer Update 2. Community Tourism Officer Update 3. Project Officer Update
A following comment was made:- Donegal Connect Both Cllr Sweeny and Cllr McMahon commended the Donegal Connect project. The 10 days of events received positive feedback.
MDD/143/19 ENVIRONMENT SERVICES REPORT
Ms S Bogan presented the update reports for the Environment Section, as circulated with the Agenda dealing with the following matters:-
• Waste and Litter Management - Bonfire Night - October is National Reuse Month - €coMerit Award for Donegal Airport - WEEE Collections 2019 – Free Electrical Recycling Days
• Coastal/Water Safety - ‘Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean 2019 - 2019 Bathing Season Report
Ms S Bogan provided an update on the follow ups from the previous meeting held in September as follows:-
• An inspection of the hoarding at the entrance to Pettigo from Co Fermanagh has taken place and Environment is liaising with Planning & Housing.
• A structural survey is being carried out on the Ballyshannon Public Toilets.
Asbestos Cllr Kennedy noted the increase in the illegal dumping of asbestos and queried if it was possible to organise a location and date where individuals could leave the asbestos material for collection by a specialist firm. Ms S Bogan advised that as asbestos requires removal by specialist experts it would be highly unlikely a collection day could be organised but would take the comments back to Headquarters for consideration. Illegal Dumping Cllr McMahon advised unauthorised individuals who allegedly have a master key for the clothes banks are removing the contents and replacing it with general household rubbish. It was noted that 11
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bags of rubbish were dumped at the Recycling Bin area in Ballyshannon and as the bin lorries had carried out their collections earlier in the week these bags remained in-situ during the Ballyshannon Carnival. Cllr McMahon queried if it was possible to have a Litter Unit made available to carry out general collections throughout the county. Cllr Jordan and Cllr Sweeny concurred with Cllr McMahon and noted that illegal dumping is taking place in other towns and queried the possibility of erecting suitable cameras that capture movement in the entire recycling area. Cllr Sweeny suggested the implementation of a model similar to the reverse recycling model recently commenced in Carrickmacross. Ms S Bogan advised that bottle and clothes banks are regular targets for illegal dumping and work is ongoing to identify locations which capture all footage. A discussion will take place with the colleagues in Roads to ascertain if ad-hoc collections of dumped materials could be facilitated. Ms S Bogan further advised the reverse recycling in Carrickmacross was implemented by a local business namely Supervalu. Cllr McMahon sought an update on the illegal dumping which took place on the beach at Rossnowlagh and Cllr Sweeny queried if a third party obtained receipts in the illegal dumped material can the case go to court. Ms S Bogan advised her colleagues in the enforcement are dealing with same and also advised that if the third party is willing to appear in court then this would be essential in prosecuting a case. Cllr McMahon queried if a WEEE Collection could be organised for Bundoran. Ms S Bogan informed the meeting the WEEE collections for 2019 have been organised but will note Bundoran as a suitable location for 2020.
MDD/144/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING SERVICES Planning Services Ms. A Greene presented the Planning Service Reports circulated with the Agenda dealing with the following;-
• Development Applications
• Enforcement
• Planning Clinics – next ones on 9th and 23rd October, 6th and 20th November and the 11th December.
• Central Planning Unit - Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy - Letterkenny Local Area Plan - Buncrana Local Area Plan - Bundoran - Town & Village Renewal Programme (2016) projects
• Regeneration & Development
• Further Information
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No queries were raised in respect of the Planning Service. MDD/145/19 DISCUSSION ON THE RENAMING OF THE LIBRARY IN
DONEGAL TOWN “That the new library in Donegal Town be named in honour of the poet, Francis Harvey. The renowned writer who has been called “The Seamus Heaney of Donegal” lived most of his life in Donegal. The cultural offering of the town would be greatly enhanced, and the wider area could benefit by raising the profile of Francis Harvey locally.” Cllr Sweeny requested that the above motion submitted by him be withdrawn and this was agreed.
MDD/146/19 DISCUSSION ON THE FLOODING EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE ON THE 4TH OCTOBER 2019
On the proposal of Cllr Sweeny, seconded by Cllr Jordan, Cllr Conaghan, Cllr McMahon, Cllr Kennedy and Cllr Naughton the following the “Urgent Business” motion which was submitted in accordance with Standing Order No. 19 was adopted:- “That Donegal County Council, under the Minor Works Programme, conduct remedial works on land to the rear of effected properties at Clareden Drive in light of last Friday’s flooding. This work may be in the form of an open drain and/or an earthen bank along the southern perimeter to direct surface rainwater towards the river and may incorporate the planting of willow trees to help protect homes against further flooding in the short term while the longer term solution is being progressed. Furthermore, that a delegation from Donegal County Council meet with Minister of State for Public Works and Flood Relief, Boxer Moran, to present and urgently discuss the CFRAM report in order to attain a higher priority on the list of the 29 Flood Risk Management Plans. In addition, I propose that the recent incidents of flooding being mapped and recorded are used in order to prioritise drainage works along our roads, rivers and bridges in South and Southwest Donegal”. Each of the members acknowledged the work of the DCC staff, the Fire Service, the Civil Defence and the young people of Donegal Town who came out last Friday morning to help with the clean up after the flooding of a number of homes in Donegal Town. A number of interim solutions were discussed including the erection of hatches at doorways. Cllr Naughton queried if a relocation scheme is in operation similar to the scheme operated in 2015. G Martin
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advised that this scheme was no longer in operation however the Department of Social Protection is offering Urgent Needs Payments and the Housing Section can provide assistance with Emergency Accommodation. The Government has also announced a €200,000 scheme to provide emergency humanitarian assistance for small businesses, sports clubs, community and voluntary organisations unable to secure flood insurance and affected by recent flooding in Donegal as a result of Storm Lorenzo. Mr M Sweeney advised that 37 flooding events took place within the Donegal MD last week and in particular some areas of Donegal Town were affected namely Clareden Drive, New Row, and Brookfield, and agreed with the emergency motion put forward. Both Mr M Sweeney and Mr G Martin, from an MD Donegal perspective, noted the importance of prioritising Donegal Town and Killybegs, that are listed within the CFRAM Report and advised the OPW have confirmed that in the interim they will carry out remedial works. It was noted that during the event last Friday, water had breached the banks of the river at three locations in Drumlonagher. The Roads Department agreed to check these locations, however, noted that major works in excess of €8.5m were required to rectify the problem in Donegal Town. As Minister ‘Boxer’ Moran had given a commitment to visit the area within one month of the flooding, it was agreed to issue an invitation to Minister Moran and organise a workshop meeting in the Public Service Centre. It was also agreed to invite Oireachtas members to this meeting. Cllr Jordan suggested holding discussions with the effected householders prior to the meeting taking place. Mr. M Sweeney undertook to liaise with the Director of Roads / Transportation with a view to arranging a date for the workshop with the Minister.
MDD/147/19 Date of next meeting/workshops. Following a discussion the following meetings were agreed:-
• MD Donegal Budget meeting at 10 am on Wednesday the 23rd October 2019
• MD Meeting at 11.30 am on Tuesday the 10th December 2019 (as per standing orders)
This concluded the business of the meeting. _________________________ __________________________ Area Manager Cathaoirleach Municipal District of Donegal Municipal District of Donegal
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Minutes of Budget Workshop of Municipal District of Donegal held on Tuesday the 2nd October 2018 in the Peter Kennedy Chamber, Donegal Public Services
Centre, Donegal commencing at 10.00 a.m.
Members Present:
Cllr Noel Jordan Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Conaghan, Cllr Niamh Kennedy Cllr Michael McMahon Cllr Micháel Naughton
Officials in Attendance:
Mr. Richard Gibson, Head of Finance Mr. Pauric Sheerin, Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Enda Monaghan, Senior Staff Officer, Housing & Corporate Services
Apologies Cllr Barry Sweeny Mr. Garry Martin, Director Designate, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Mark Sweeney, A/Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal
1. Date for Statutory MD Donegal Budget meeting Members noted the date for the MD Donegal Budget meeting which was agreed at the last MD - 10.00 am on Wednesday the 23rd October 2019.
2. Overview of Budget Processes, including approach to General
Municipal Allocations for 2020 Mr. R Gibson briefed Members in relation to the Budget Processes including the Local Property Tax consultation, CPG meeting, Meetings with Directors and Divisional Managers, MD Budget Workshops, MD Budget meetings etc. He confirmed that the Plenary Council has agreed to increase the Local Property Tax by 15% for 2020. He also confirmed that the Plenary Budget meeting is on the 22nd November 2019 and that the Capital Programme would be presented to Members on the 25th November 2019. He also advised that as in previous years the Schedule of Municipal District Works 2020 would be dealt with in March 2020. He also advised that the final date for the Council to adopt the Budget is the 5th December 2019. He also referred to the sequencing issues with the MD Budget meetings as referred to in previous years submitting that the matter has been raised nationally with a view to having this amended.
3. LPT Allocation for 2020 Mr. R Gibson informed Members that as per Members decision at the September 2019 Plenary Council meeting there will be an increase of 15% in the Local Property Tax for 2020. He advised that this would provide €1.656 additional income from LPT in 2020 and the expected total income from LPT to Donegal will be circa €26.8m, is inclusive of a transfer of €26.29 from the national equalisation fund. He also
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briefed Members in relation to possible changes in the LTP in the coming years. A number of comments/queries were dealt with at the workshop in relation to LPT.
4. Commercial Rates Projections 2020 Mr. R Gibson briefed Members in relation to the Rates projections for 2019. He submitted that the income for 2019 is coming in at approx. €34.4m including i.e. from new properties with receipts anticipated at approximately €27.0 (when vacant/write-offs are taken into consideration, with good progress on collections. He also advised there is anticipated buoyancy of €500,000.00 with newly identified properties that are with the Valuation Office for valuation at present. He also advised Members that a 1% increase in commercial rates would generate an additional €240,000.00 approximately. A number of comments / queries in relation to commercial rates were dealt with at the workshop. Mr. R Gibson also briefed Members in relation to a workshop in Lifford at 1.30 pm for Members on Monday the 21st October 2019 with the Valuation Office, who will be undertaking a review of valuations for the whole County. He referred to the important information that will be presented to Members in relation to the re-valuation process and also the opportunity it affords to Members to have clear information to assist them to deal with queries from businesses. He also informed Members that the Valuation Office will commence work on Revaluation 2021 during 2020 and that the re-valuation process would not increase or reduce the overall property valuation for the County.
5. Possible Approaches to Rates Vacancy for 2020 in line with
Section 31(1) of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 Mr. R Gibson briefed Members in relation to possible approaches to rates on vacant properties. He outlined the current process where in practise if vacant/for lease, they are written off at year end. He also referred to the option to make a percentage of rates on vacant building refundable noting that the intention here is to bring vacant buildings into productive use and referred to other local authorities where this has been pursued. He submitted that the collections in these situations have proved very difficult and with the additional workload / resources required to pursue collection, that it is likely to be a net negative in terms of additional monies in the Budget when provisions for bad debts etc. are factored in. A number of comments/queries in relation to this matter were dealt with at the workshop, identifying new properties for rates, valuations, exemptions and where properties while advertised for lease and not indeed available for lease when specific enquiries are made. Members also requested that the Directors of Housing and Planning consider putting something in place to deal with Dereliction in particular in Town Centres as part of the Budget process which Mr. Gibson confirmed he would bring back to the Senior Management Team for consideration.
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6. Emerging Issues in preparation of 2020 Revenue Budget
Mr. R Gibson informed Members in relation to the out-turn for 2019, that targets are broadly on course with some progress made in efficiencies such as loan charges and insurance costs and other collections broadly in line with projections. He also referred to the need to reduce the Councils deficit, although this has reduced in recent years, it is still the second highest in the Country. He also referred to the need for the Council to retain the ability to co-fund projects where required and also briefed Members in relation to reserves. He also briefed Members on issues such as the unwinding of the FEMPI legislation, likely serious reduction in NPPR income, Pensions and gratuities, Public Lighting Loan Charges, Urban and Rural Regeneration costs, non discretionary costs, the need to balance a sustainable budget, increasing procurement costs and the limited area for raising income. He further advised Members that a reduction in expenditure would affect service delivery, and referred to the need to re-visit the housing budget for maintenance and capital expenditure due to demand. A number of comments/queries were dealt with in relation to reserves, match-funding, income/expenditure, loan book, NPPR, Brexit etc.
7. Proposed Approach to 3 Year Capital Budget Preparation 2018-
2020 as required by Section 135 of the Local Government Act 2001 (as amended) Mr. R Gibson informed Members that the 3 Year Capital Programme would be brought to the Plenary Council on the 25th November 2019 as in previous years.
8. Discussions on MD priorities on 2020 Revenue Budget
Mr. R Gibson referred to the workshop as being an opportunity to note Members priorities for the MD the following comments were made;- Cllr Jordan requested that consideration be given to providing a ‘reserve fund’ for the MD to enable the District to proceed with flagship projects. He also submitted that the walkway requested for Mountcharles Pier which is on the Wild Atlantic Way should be pursued as per his motion to the MD. Cllr Kennedy submitted that something should be provided for each of the town in the District like Town & Village renewal. She also submitted that in some areas where walkways are, there is a more urgent need for the hedges to be cut to make the walkways accessible. She submitted that a plan of walkways should be developed for the MD e.g. along the old railway line from Killybegs to Donegal Town and thereafter an implementation plan to be these in place over a period. Cllr Kennedy also requested that an Additional €5000.00 per Member be included in the DFI Budget for 2020 with a view to using this additional money to progress projects. Cllr Kennedy
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also asked if the process for groups drawing down funding from the Members Development Fund could be simplified. Cllr Naughton submitted that Pettigo and Ballintra Towns need renewal. He also submitted that there is a need for a walkway to be provided from Lough Eske to Donegal Town including the old footbridge that could link in with the Bluestack Way. He also submitted that the old Mill in Donegal Town would make a great tourism attraction if refurbished as a capital project. Cllr McMahon referred to the need for works to be undertaken on the shelters at Rogey Walk, Bundoran which are in a poor state of repair. He also submitted that there are walkways ‘shovel ready’ in Ballyshannon and require funding. Cllr Conaghan referred to the need for utilities to properly re-instate footpaths when carrying out works on same. He also referred to the Members DFI and submitted that consideration should be given to lower the current threshold of €2500.00 so that more groups could benefit from this funding. Mr. R Gibson thanked Members for their submissions and advised he would bring the requests to the meetings with the Directors and Divisional Managers for discussion. He also referred to a number of flagship projects for the District including the RRDF for Killybegs. He further referred to the new section that is being established under the Director of Planning whose remit will be to get projects ‘shovel ready’. He also submitted that the Executive would always work to ensure there is an even divide of projects among the Districts. He also briefed Members on the DFI fund which is intended to be strategic which is different to the Members Development Fund. Members thanked Mr. R Gibson for attending.
This concluded the business of the Workshop. ____________________________ ____________________________ Area Manager, Cathaoirleach, Municipal District of Donegal Municipal District of Donegal
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Minutes of Municipal District of Donegal Budget Meeting held at 10.00 a.m. on Wednesday 23rd October 2019 in the Peter Kennedy Chamber, Donegal Public Services Centre. MDD/148/19 Members Present
Cllr Noel Jordan, Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Conaghan, Cllr Niamh Kennedy Cllr Michael McMahon Cllr Micháel Naughton Cllr Barry Sweeny
MDD/149/19 Officials in attendance Mr. Richard Gibson, Head of Finance
Mr. Pauric Sheerin, Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Mark Sweeney, A/Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager, Community Development Mr. Enda Monaghan, Senior Staff Officer, Municipal District of Donegal.
MDD/150/19 Apologies
Mr. Garry Martin, Director Designate, Municipal District of Donegal
MDD/151/19 Draft Budgetary Plan and General Municipal Allocation for
the Municipal District of Donegal for 2020 Mr. R Gibson, Director of Finance, advised Members the purpose of the meeting was to confirm and put on record the approach adopted in consideration of the Draft Budgetary Plan for the Municipal District of Donegal for 2020. The following documents as circulated with the Agenda and presented by Mr. R Gibson were noted by Members;- 1. Draft Budgetary Plan & General Municipal Allocation for
2020 – Donegal Municipal District 2. Draft Budgetary Plan 2020 – Donegal Municipal District A number of queries/comments, and in particular in relation to General Municipal Allocation, Budget Workshops, Local Property Tax, Co – funding, RRDF Projects, Plenary Budget Arrangements, Costs, Capital Projects and Capital Budget arrangements, Staffing etc. were dealt with by Mr. Gibson at the meeting. Following a discussion on the proposal of Cllr Naughton seconded by Cllr Conaghan the following resolution was adopted by;-
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“In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 and associated regulations, that this Municipal District adopts a provisional General Municipal Allocation in the amount of €120,000.00 for 2020 at this time”. Mr. R Gibson thanked Members for their adoption of the Draft Budgetary Plan for 2020 for the Municipal of Donegal.
MDD/152/19 Proposal to make Donegal County Council (Sliabh Liag Car
Parks) Bye-Laws in accordance with Section 101 (7) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended.
Mr. Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager, Community Development & Development Planning Services, presented in detail the draft copy of the Donegal County Council (Sliabh Liag Car Parks) Bye-Laws 2020 as circulated to Members and also referred to the discussions at previous workshops. He informed Members that a resolution of the Municipal District is required to initiate the procedure for making the Bye-Laws. If Members are in agreement to proceed, a notice will be published on 7th November 2019 which will state that the draft Bye-Laws will be available for public inspection for a period of one month and that representations may be made in writing to the Draft Bye-Laws up to the 23rd December 2019. He advised that the Draft Bye-Laws would be made available on the Council’s Website, in the Visitors Centre at Sliabh Liag and also in the Donegal Public Services Centre. He submitted it would then be proposed to place an item on the agenda at the February 2020 meeting of the Municipal District in relation to the Bye-Laws. He recommended to Members that the Municipal District of Donegal initiate the procedure for making a Bye-Law in relation to the Donegal County Council (Sliabh Liag Car Parks) Bye-Laws 2020 in accordance with Section 101(7) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended.
A draft of the above proposed bye-laws having been furnished to and considered by the MD Members on the proposal of Councillor Conaghan seconded by Councillor Sweeny it was RESOLVED to initiate the procedure for making the bye-laws and as the first step in that regard to put the matter out for public consultation for a period of one month by notice in a newspaper circulating in the local area stating where the draft bye-laws can be inspected and inviting submissions on same from members of the public within a period of two weeks from the end of the public inspection date and that such submissions will be considered by the MD Members before making the bye-laws. Mr. P Doherty thanked Members for their adoption of the resolution.
Minutes of MD Donegal Budget meeting of the 23rd
October 2019
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This concluded the business of the meeting. _________________________ __________________________
Area Manager Cathaoirleach Municipal District of Donegal Municipal District of Donegal
Municipal District of Donegal
10th December 2019
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Housing & Corporate
_____________________________________
REPORT
1. Casual Vacancies
2. Housing Grants
3. Housing Loans
4. TP Applications
5. Housing Capital Update
6. HAP Tenancies
7. Private Rented Inspections
8. Household Composition by MD & Area
9. Lease & Repair Scheme Summary
10. Schedule of Meetings for 2020
Area BED Dwelling Vacated Current Status
Ballintra 1 Keys returned 09/05/2018 Application for funding submitted
Ballintra 1 Tenant Deceased on 10/6/2019 referred for assessment
Ballyshannon 3 Keys returned by tenant 12/11/18 Application for funding submitted
Ballyshannon 3 Tenant Deceased - Mar 2018 Application for funding submitted
Ballyshannon 3 29/07/2019 referred for assessment
Ballyshannon 3 30/04/2018 Application for funding submitted
Ballyshannon 3 08/07/2019 Assessment completed - Full refurbishment
Bundoran 2 Tenant in long-term residential care - 01/03/2019 Works to be completed in December 2019
Bundoran 3 15-Apr-2019 Works to be completed in December 2019
Bundoran 3 Sale complete 25/10/2019 Works to be completed Jan 2020
Bundoran 3 Tenant returned the keys on 07/02/2019 Works to be completed in December 2019
Donegal 1 Tenant deceased - keys returned 28/06/2018 Application for funding submitted
Donegal Town 3 28/08/2019 to be referred for assessment 29/8/2019
Donegal Town 1 Tenant deceased 7/7/2019 referred for assessment
Donegal Town 4 08/07/2019 referred for assessment
Dunkineely 2 25/11/2019 Referred for assessment
Dunkineely 3 25/08/2017 Application for funding submitted
Dunkineely 3 15/12/2017 Application for funding submitted
Frosses 2 29/07/2019 Works completed - Offer to issue in December 2019
Killybegs 1 Temporary tenancy expired 19th Nov Application for funding submitted
Killybegs 3 Key returned 2/5/19 Referred for inspection
Killybegs 4 Sale complete - 31/10/2019 Works to be completed in Jan 2020
Pettigo 1 Tenant deceased - 13/3/2017 Application for funding submitted
Pettigo 1 Tenant deceased on 23/5/2019 Works due to be completed in Dec 2019
YEAR TOTAL APPROVED REFUSED \ FURTHER PENDING
RECEIVED CANCELLED\INVALID INFO
HO 2018 74 62 11 0 1
HO 2019 79 53 13 3 10
YEAR TOTAL APPROVED REFUSED \ REAPPLIED UNDER FURTHER REF. REF. To PENDING
RECEIVED CANCELLED\INVALD HM GRANT INFO. TO OT ENGINEER
HD 2018 62 23 30 1 0 0 0 8
HD 2019 37 11 9 4 0 0 0 13
YEAR TOTAL APPROVED REFUSED \ REAPPLIED UNDER FURTHER PENDING
RECEIVED CANCELLED\INVALID HD GRANT INFO
HM 2018 2 1 0 1 0 0
HM 2019 49 15 7 3 2 22
YEAR TOTAL APPROVED APPROVED REFUSED \ PENDING Further
RECEIVED IN PRINCIPLE CANCELLED information
Housing Loans 2018 12 0 3 9 0
Housing Loans 2019 13 0 0 10 1 2
Tenant Purchase Applications 2018 - 2019
No. of Apps Incomplete Open Refused/ Offer letters Completed
Year Received Returned Applications Not Eligible Issued
2018 9 0 0 1 8 3
2019 9 1 3 0 5 0
Position as at 26th November 2019
HOUSING GRANTS
HOUSING LOANS
Housing Capital Update Report
Donegal Municipal District Meeting
10th
December 2019
1. Social Housing Developments – Construction Schemes
Donegal County Council is currently progressing the following Social Housing
developments within the Donegal Municipal District:
Location Status No. of
Units
Construction Stage
Donegal Town Construction works ongoing onsite. 24
Killybegs Commenced on-site September 2018. Proposed completion
date Q4 2019. 9
Sub Total 33
Design Stage ( No. of units subject to change)
Donegal Town Phase 3 Preliminary Design 23
Bundoran Phase 1 Preliminary Design 39
Sub total 62
Total 95
In tandem with the above construction programme, the Council is actively pursuing
the acquisition of lands suitable for housing purposes, in towns and villages where
there is currently not a social housing solution available. In this regard, the Council
has identified suitable lands in Ballyshannon which are currently at contract land
conveyance stage.
2. House Acquisition Programme
Donegal County Council has acquired, or is in the process of acquiring, properties
under the House Acquisition Programme. In the Donegal Municipal District during
2018-2019, 4 properties were purchased under this programme. Additionally there
are 4 property acquisitions currently in progress, with further acquisitions planned.
Improvement works are carried out to previously owned acquired properties to
provide high quality, sustainable homes to individuals and families throughout the
county.
HAP/PRD
Municipal District Number
Donegal 246
Letterkenny 701
Glenties 140
Stranorlar 268
Inishowen 411
Sub Total 1766
Tenancies Closed 1403
Overall Total 3169
Private Rented Dwelling Inspections (MDD) to 27/11/2019 291
HAP Tenancies
Waiting
List (Net
Need)
Transfer
List
Total
Gross
Need151 224 375
Ballintra 2 6 8
Ballyshannon 30 38 68
Bruckless 4 4 8
Bundoran 23 47 70
Carrick 3 2 5
Donegal 54 90 144
Drimarone 2 0 2
Dunkineely 2 2 4
Frosses 3 2 5
Glencolmcille 0 0 0
Inver 1 1 2
Kilcar 1 2 3
Killybegs 15 18 33
Laghey 3 6 9
Mountcharles 7 4 11
Pettigo 1 2 3
Total 151 224 375
updated 26/11/2019
Municipal District
Donegal
MD Received No. of Units
Awaiting
assessment Rejected Progressing Total
Inishowen 15 18 0 15 0 15
Donegal 15 39 2 13 0 15
Glenties 15 15 0 15 0 15
Letterkenny 20 25 5 15 0 20
Stranorlar 15 31 3 12 0 15
Total 80 128 10 70 0 80
Updated 27/11/2019
Lease & Repair Scheme SummaryApplications
Schedule of MD Meetings 2020
MD Donegal meetings commence at 11.30 a.m.
Month Date January January, Tuesday 14th February February, Tuesday 11th March March, Tuesday 10th April April, Tuesday 14th May May, Tuesday 12th June June, Tuesday 9th (AGM) July July, Tuesday 14
th
September September, Tuesday 8th October October, Tuesday, 13th October MD Budget meeting to be
agreed December December, Tuesday 8th
Donegal Municipal District
2019 Roadworks Programme
Status Report - 10th December 2019
No
Road
Class
Road
Number
Road Name and/or
Townland Name
Engineering
Area Year
Length
(m)
Total
Area of
work
(sq.m)
Estimated
Cost (EURO) Status
1 R R262/5 Frosses - Glenties (Meenagran) 14 2019 500 2875 €14,671.54 Completed
2 R R263-16 Malinmore malinbeg 15 2019 800 3600 €19,800.00 Completed
3 R R230-4 Braidge 15 2019 1000 4000 €22,000.00 Completed
4 R R263-12 Lime kill towards Meenaveen 15 2019 750 5250 €27,572.86 Completed
5 R R231-3 Rossnowlagh Rd 16 2019 900 6300 €34,958.12 Completed
6 R R267-1 Drumgowan 17 2019 250 3250 €18,065.00 Completed
7 R R233 Lough Derg Rd 17 2019 1000 5200 €28,524.00 Completed
Total €165,591.52
No
Road
Class
Road
Number
Road Name and/or
Townland Name
Engineering
Area Year
Length
(m)
Total
Area of
work
(sq.m)
Estimated
Cost (EURO) Status
1 LP LP1895-1 Beef Park - Medical Centre Mtcharles 14 2019 1200 6000 €27,000.00 Completed
2 LP LP2615-1 Mtcharles Town To The Bypass 14 2019 660 3960 €17,820.00 Completed
3 LP LP1515-5 Ardaghey - Ardara 14 2019 800 4400 €19,800.00 Completed
4 LP LP1685-1 Frosses - Drumbarron 14 2019 800 3000 €13,500.00 Completed
5 LP LP1645-4 Doorin Line, Leonards C/R - Phonebox 14 2019 1380 5796 €26,082.00 Completed
6 LP LP1395-5 Thower 14 2019 850 3188 €14,343.75 Completed
7 LP LP1535-4 Drumfinn - Castleogary 14 2019 650 2080 €9,360.00 Completed
8 LP/LS LP1645-3 Munternees - Drumcoe 14 2019 750 2813 €12,444.75 Completed
9 LP LP-1385-1 Gilbertstown 15 2019 1000 3,000 €13,500.00 Completed
10 LP LP-1185-1 Cougish school 15 2019 1000 3,000 €13,500.00 Completed
11 LP LP-1125-2 Meenaneary 15 2019 850 5,525 €24,800.00 Completed
12 LP LP-1025-1 L-1025-2Malinmore 15 2019 950 3,800 €17,100.00 Completed
13 LP LP-1045-1 Sliabh Liag 15 2019 500 3,000 €13,500.00 Completed
14 LP LP-1215-1 Towney 15 2019 1000 3,000 €13,500.00 Completed
15 LP LP1315-2 Faiafannan- Carricknamoghill 15 2019 500 2,500 €13,576.38 Completed
16 LP LP- 1395-1 Meenabrock-Croagh 15 2019 800 3,600 €16,190.00 Completed
17 LP L2225-4 Rushen 16 2019 1600 5,120 €23,040.00 Completed
18 LP L2485 Knader 16 2019 1550 7,750 €34,875.00 Completed
19 LS L7715-1 Kildoney 16 2019 1600 4,800 €21,600.00 Completed
20 LS L7385-1- Ballymagorty Scotch 16 2019 600 1,920 €8,640.00 Completed
21 LS L7435-1 Ballinacarrick 16 2019 1000 3,200 €14,400.00 Completed
22 LS L7835-1 Corlea-Derrykillew 16 2019 1600 5,120 €23,040.00 Completed
23 LT L76751 Cashel 16 2019 1000 3,000 €13,946.02 Completed
24 LP L2185-1 Lismintan 17 2019 500 2,500 €11,250.00 Completed
25 LP L2095-3 Ballykillowen 17 2019 500 2,000 €9,000.00 Completed
26 LP L2175-1 Drumaneel 17 2019 800 5,000 €22,500.00 Completed
27 LP L2165-1 Drumnacroil 17 2019 750 2,625 €11,812.50 Completed
28 LS L6725-2 Drumgowan 17 2019 900 3,150 €14,175.00 Completed
29 LS L6785-1 Cuilly 17 2019 500 1,700 €7,650.00 Completed
30 LS L6695-1 Rarooey 17 2019 700 4,200 €18,900.00 Completed
31 LS L6565-1 Clogher 17 2019 850 4,675 €21,037.50 Completed
32 LS L6535-1 Spierstown 17 2019 500 1,750 €7,875.00 Completed
33 LS L6525-1 Clardrumnaghan 17 2019 400 1,800 €8,138.20 Completed
34 LT L80451-2 Drumnawark 17 2019 1200 3,960 €17,972.81 Completed
Total €555,868.91
Donegal Municipal District
2019 Regional & Local Road Restoration Maintenance Programme
Regional Roads Restoration Maintenance - Budget €165,591.52
Local Roads Restoration Maintenance - Budget €555,868.91
No
Road
Class
Road
Number
Road Name and/or
Townland Name
Engineering
Area
Length
(m)
Total
Area of
work
(sq.m)
Estimated
Cost (EURO) Status
1 R R-262-2 Frosses - Gargrim 14 - Dunkineely 600 3,600 €77,000.00 Completed
2 R & LP R-263 & LP Killybegs Streets (Various locations) 15 - Killybegs 500 3,000 €88,000.00 Completed
3 R R-263-7 Leitir, Kilcar 15 - Killybegs 400 2,100 €65,000.00 Completed
4 R R-263-5 Largysillagh (Kitty Kellys) 15 - Killybegs 250 2,250 €58,000.00 Completed
5 R & LP R-263, LP 1215 Kilcar Streets 15 - Killybegs 250 1,500 €50,000.00 Completed
6 R R-263-10 Carrick- Meenavean 15 - Killybegs 500 3,500 €58,166.78 Completed
7 R R267 Ballyshannon Streets 16 - Ballyshannon 600 4000 €160,000.00 Completed
8 R R267-7 Finner Roundabout 16 - Ballyshannon 1800 €40,778.68 Completed
9 R R233-2 Lough Derg Rd 17 - Laghey 1000 4700 €77,550.00 Completed
10 R R267-3 Donegal Town Streets 17 - Laghey 300 2000 €40,000.00 Completed
11 R R232 Pettigo Rd 17 - Laghey 430 2500 €50,310.00 Completed
12 R R232 Laghey Street 17 - Laghey 130 1170 €28,000.00 Completed
€792,805.46
No
Road
Class
Road
Number
Road Name and/or
Townland Name
Engineering
Area
Length
(m)
Total
Area of
work
(sq.m)
Estimated
Cost (EURO) Status
1 LS L-6575/1 Summerhill - Ballyboyle 14 - Dunkineely 1500 6,000 €66,000.00 Completed
2 LS L-6435-1 Tullinagreena - Orbeg (Jn The Farmer)14 - Dunkineely 850 2,550 €33,000.00 Completed
3 LP L-1845-4 Doonan - Ballydevitt 14 - Dunkineely 530 3,445 €70,000.00 Completed
4 LP L-6445-2 Newtown - Ballydevitt 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,250 €48,750.00 Completed
5 LT L18251 Owenboy - Meenataggart 14 - Dunkineely 1050 3,150 €44,800.00 Completed
6 LP L-1575-2 Keeloges - Killian 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,000 €45,000.00 Completed
7 LS L-5835/1 Drumletterfinn - Altcor 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,000 €45,090.00 Completed
8 LP L-1515/5 Ardaghey - Ardara (Patching) 14 - Dunkineely 500 4,800 €40,000.00 Completed
9 LP L-1445/1/2 Ballybodonnell - Ballyederland St JnPt 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,000 €45,000.00 Completed
10 LS L-6115-1 Drumbeagh - Drumkeelan (N McGroarty)14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,250 €48,750.00 Completed
11 LP L-1875-1 Station Road Mountcharles 14 - Dunkineely 750 3,250 €81,538.24 Completed
12 LP LP-1825-1 Meenatagart - Altiloo 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,200 €44,540.00 Completed
13 LP LP- 1315-3 Carrickmamohill 15 - Killybegs 800 3,200 €51,000.00 Completed
14 LS LS-5635-2 Corkermore 15 - Killybegs 800 2,400 €40,000.00 Completed
15 LP LP-1025-2 Meenaveen - Malinmore 15 - Killybegs 700 3,500 €51,000.00 Completed
16 LP L-1125-2 Meenaneary - Carrick 15 - Killybegs 550 2,750 €50,000.00 Completed
17 LS L-5235-2 Drumreagh - Kilcar 15 - Killybegs 800 2,200 €33,000.00 Completed
18 LS L-5285-1 Ballymoon - Crownarudda 15 - Killybegs 600 1,100 €25,000.00 Completed
19 LP/LT L-1095-2 Carrick back lane & cottages 15 - Killybegs 250 1,500 €53,000.00 Completed
20 LP L-1175-1 Kilcar - Kilbeg 15 - Killybegs 650 3,100 €50,000.00 Completed
21 LS L-5551-1 Tullaghacullion (Saltbarn) 15 - Killybegs 140 840 €22,518.00 Completed
22 LS L-5565-1 Gilbertstown 15 - Killybegs 500 1,500 €24,000.00 Completed
24 LS LS7885-1 Rathmore 16 - Ballyshannon 900 2700 €37,800.00 Completed
25 L L7965-1 Clontyseer 3 patches 16 - Ballyshannon 470 1645 €23,200.00 Completed
26 LP LP2175-1 Ballintra Streets 16 - Ballyshannon €35,000.00 Completed
27 LS/LP
LS7755-1
/LP2375-1 Behey-Cavancarden 16 - Ballyshannon 600 1980 €25,740.00 Completed
28 LS L7775-2 Ardgillew 16 - Ballyshannon 400 1600 €20,800.00 Completed
29 LS LS7245-1 Glasbolie 16 - Ballyshannon 1300 4290 €63,972.00 Completed
30 LS L7195-1 Killinangle 16 - Ballyshannon 1300 4290 €53,625.00 Completed
31 LT L22751 Durnish 16 - Ballyshannon 800 2640 €36,830.00 Completed
32 LS L7115-1 Drumlongfield 16 - Ballyshannon 1100 3300 €42,900.00 Completed
33 LS L7745-1 Tullymore 16 - Ballyshannon 1000 3300 €42,900.00 Completed
34 LT LT22151 White Rock 16 - Ballyshannon 1000 3300 €42,900.00 Completed
35 LS L7655-2 Cashel 16 - Ballyshannon 1200 3600 €46,800.00 Completed
36 LP L2225-4 Rushen 16 - Ballyshannon 900 2880 €48,960.00 Completed
37 LP L2265-1 Tamlagh 17 - Laghey 1300 5200 €67,600.00 Completed
38 LS LS6985-1 Drummus Glebe 17 - Laghey 900 3150 €40,950.00 Completed
39 LS LS6765-1 Tullyloskan 17 - Laghey 1200 4200 €54,600.00 Completed
40 LP LP1915-2 Drumroosk West (Killymard Road) 17 - Laghey 950 5225 €70,537.50 Completed
41 LP LP2095-3 Ballykillowen 17 - Laghey 1000 4500 €58,500.00 Completed
42 LP LP2185-1 Ballintra Chapel 17 - Laghey 120 720 €20,160.00 Completed
43 LP LP1945-2 Lough Eske Demesne 17 - Laghey 700 3290 €56,700.00 Completed
44 LP LP1955-2 Lough Eske Demesne 17 - Laghey 900 4500 €60,750.00 Completed
45 LS L6675-1 Tully - Old laghey Road 17 - Laghey 500 3000 €75,000.00 Completed
46 LS LS6765-2 Cuilly 17 - Laghey 500 1750 €22,750.00 Completed
47 LP LP2095-5 Leghawny 17 - Laghey 770 3465 €46,975.68 Completed
48 LP LP1995-2 Drumlaght 17 - Laghey 500 1750 €23,663.00 Completed
€2,131,599.42
Donegal Municipal District
2019 Agreed Restoration Improvement Programme
2019
Regional Roads
2019
Local Roads
Donegal Municipal District
2019 Local Improvement Scheme Priority List
RSS Area Budget No LIS No Cost Estimate Total
Local Contribution
paid Status
14 1 170002 €25,344.00 Yes Completed
2 170263 €21,037.00 Yes Completed
3 170867 €18,953.00 Yes Completed
15 4 170689 €33,000.00 Yes Completed
5 170218 €11,550.00 Yes Completed
16 6 180086 €11,000.00 €11,000.00 Yes Completed
17 7 180080 €16,500.00 Yes Completed
8 170173 €17,248.00 Yes Completed
Total €153,452.84 €154,632.00
€65,334.00
€44,550.00
€33,748.00
No
Road
Number
Description Engineering
Area
Location Estimated
Cost of work
(EURO)
Status
1 N15
Vision line improvement works at
junction of N15 with L7145-2 at
Drumnacroil, Ballintra 17 Laghey 30,000.00€ Completed
2019 Safety Improvement Works
Donegal Municipal District
3 year Footpath Repair and Public Lighting Infill Works Programme (2018 -2020)
RSS Area Location, Town Actual Budget Status
received to date
15 Kil lybegs Killybegs €15,568.00 Completed
14 Ardaghey Mountcharles €5,729.00 Completed
17 Donegal Donegal Town €32,897.00 Works commenced 70% completed
16 Ballyshannon Ballyshannon €95,244.00 Works commenced 84% completed
RSS Area Location, Town Amount Status
Mountcharles €16,600.00 Works commenced 60% completed.
Frosses €16,600.00
Killybegs €16,600.00 Works commenced 60% completed.
Glencolumbkille €8,300.00
Carrick €8,300.00
Ballyshannon €16,600.00
Bundoran €16,600.00
Donegal Town €16,600.00
Laghey €8,300.00
Pettigo €8,300.00
Total €132,800.00
RSS Area Location Town Actual Budget Status
received to date
All areas Priority l ist agreed -
waiting on cost
estimates €16,600.00 Waiting on prices from Airtricity
RSS Area Location, Town Amount StatusAll areas
Priority l ist agreed -
waiting on cost
estimates €33,200.00 Waiting on prices from Airtricity
Total €149,438.00
2018 Footpath Repair Works - Budget €149,438.00
2018 Public lighting infill works
2018 Public Lighting Infill Works - Budget €16,600.00
2019 Footpath Repair Works – Budget €132,800.00
14 Dunkineely
15 Killybegs
16 Ballyshannon
17 Donegal
Donegal Municipal District
Agreed list of projects to be funded from the 2019 Drainage Grant
County Budget €1,348,500.00
Donegal MD % 20.68%
Donegal MD Budget €278,923.74
Area Job No Budget Description of Works Road No. Estimated Cost € Area totals Status
14 1 €65,760.00 Drainage between Ballydevitt Crossroads and The Ambulance Center, (Mullans, Doonan) LP1845/4 €31,760.00 Completed
2 Upgrade Road Crossing to 750mm S&S Pipe at Disert, Drimarone ( Flooding ) L6015/1 €6,000.00 Completed
3 Drainage at Keeloges, Inver. (Billy Cassidys), Up Grade Stone Culvert to S&S Pipe LP1575/2 €7,500.00 Completed
4 Drainage at Keeloges, (Jim Lesleys) Inver. Pipe Roadside Drain with 300mm Twinwall LP1575/1 €5,000.00 Completed
5 Drainage at Port Inver, (Jordans) Pipe roadside drain with 300mm pipe and provide gullies LP1535/1 €7,500.00 Completed
6 Drainage at Summerhill, Pipe roadside drain with 300mm dia twinwall LS6575/1 €8,000.00 Completed
15 7 €68,546.00 Drainage works Crove - pipe sections of existing drain to prevent damage of road edge. R-230 €18,260.00 Started
8 New drainage works from chapel towards junction Drumfinnagle Kilcar R-263 €25,000.00 Completed
9 Drainage works Croagh - Repair/replace damaged pipe, extend existing pipe & provide gullies L-1395-2 €7,000.00 Completed
10 Mc Cauls Croaghbeg (install new drainage with solve flooding issue on public road. L-1215-4 €10,000.00 Completed
11 Loughraherk/Meenasillagh upgrade drainage system. L-5015-2 €8,286.00 Completed
16 12 €68,883.00 Tully - Station Road Ballyshannon - raise a 60m section of road and resurface LS-7965-1 €6,000.00 Completed
13 Rushen - Raise a 50m section of road and place new road crossing LP-2225-6 €12,000.00 Completed
14 Garvanagh - Place new drainage system LS-7615-2 €12,000.00 Completed
15 Rossnowlagh - Place drainage system to collect water rising in middle of road to the Sandhouse LP-2295-1 €6,883.00 Completed
16 Laclom - Clean stream and strenghten roadside currently being undermined by stream LS-7115-2 €22,000.00 Completed
17 Ballintra - Replace road crossing and reopen drains LP-7155 €10,000.00 Started
17 18 €75,734.00 Drumrooske East - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. LP - 1935-2 €3,000.00 Completed
19 Mullins - repair existing storm drain and place protection slab LP-1925-2 €3,734.00 Completed
20 Tullyearl (Taylors) - Replace existing crossing, raise the road and resurface. LP-2035-1 €24,400.00 Completed
21 Cullionboy - Replace/upsize existing road crossing LP - 1985-1 €10,000.00 Completed
22 Carrick West - Raise road level and install new drainage system to alleviate flooding. LP-2145-2 €20,600.00 Completed
23 Haugh - Install new road side drain to collect water from draining off lands higher than road level. LP-1945 €6,000.00 Completed
24 Drumgowan Road - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. LS-6715-1 €2,500.00 Completed
25 Tullyearl - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. LT-67251 €2,500.00 Completed
26 Shannagh - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. L P-2185-4 €3,000.00 Completed
€278,923.00 TOTAL €278,923.00
€75,734.00
€65,760.00
€68,546.00
€68,883.00
Donegal Municipal District
Specific Improvement Grant
No
Road
Class
Road
Number
Road Name and/or
Townland Name
Engineering
Area Budget (EURO) Status
1 Regional R232 Laghey to Pettigo 17 €500,000.00 Completed
2 Regional R232
Laghey to Pettigo
(Additional Funding) 17 €300,000.00 Completed
Donegal MD Community Involvement Schemes
2019 Agreed priority list
Works Type: General (G), Drainage (D) and Pavement Works (P-RP, P-SR, P-SO, P-RR), Footpaths (F)
Project
No
Road
Number
RSS Area Road Name Works
Type
Code
Overall Cost
of work
% LC LC WIL
Status
98 L-18151-0 14 Letterfad Bog Road Clogher, Letterbarrow G D €22,500.00 30.00% €0.00 €6,750.00 Completed
148 L-1305-3 15 The Hill Chapel Lane, Killybegs G, D, P €20,000.00 15.00% €3,000.00 €0.00 Completed
223 R-231-0 16 Rossnowlagh Link Road Coolcholly G, F €101,331.03 15.00% €15,199.66 €0.00 Completed
97 L-66651-0 17 Drumadoney Road Drumadoney G, D, P €18,944.00 15.00% €2,841.60 €0.00 Completed
101 L-1952-2 17 Lough Eske Road Gortloskey and Drumrooske West G, D, F €240,765.00 33.33% €0.00 €80,255.00 Completed
Priority list agreed by Councillors at MD meeting held on 14.05.19
Date: 10th
December 2019
To: EACH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL
Notice under Section 211 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 and Section 183
of the Local Government Act 2001.
Re: Disposal of Lands at Séne Lane, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal Town to The
Office of Public Works to facilitate the construction of the extension to the Garda
Station.
Dear Councillor,
Pursuant to statutory requirements, notice is hereby given in accordance with the
above legislation that Donegal County Council proposes to dispose of a plot of land at
Séne Lane, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal to the Office of Public Works, Marino
House, Finisklin Business Park, Sligo, to facilitate the construction of the extension to
the Garda Station in Donegal Town.
On 28th
August 2019 the Office of Public Works (OPW) requested the disposal of an
area, Area B, to facilitate the construction of an extension to the Garda Station in
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal.
Subject to the Council’s approval the following is proposed:
• Dispose of the Council lands, noted as Area B, to the OPW.
• The OPW will in return carry out the following:
o Transfer the OPW’s lands, noted as Area A, to the Council.
o Carry out the works associated with construction a new footpath from
Quay Street along Séne Lane to the existing car park adjacent to the
Credit Union.
The attached map Ref: “Office of Public Works Donegal Garda Station” dated August
2019 details the two areas in question and the proposed works which are to be carried
out by the OPW:
• Area A – 14 square meters – Shaded dark green – Transfer from the OPW to
DCC.
• Area B – 82 square meters – Shaded grey – Transfer from DCC to the OPW.
• Proposed Works – Construct a new footpath from Quay Street to the car park
– see area shaded yellow on the above mentioned map.
Land registration:
• Plot A is not registered but is currently within the boundary wall surrounding
the Garda Station and forms part of the yard outside the Garda Station. This
boundary wall was constructed by Donegal County Council when Séne Lane
was constructed back in the late 1990’s.
• Plot B is not registered but is currently used by Donegal County Council for
public parking and the lands have been maintained by Donegal County
Council since Séne Lane was constructed back in the late 1990’s.
• Subject to the Council agreeing to dispose of these lands the first registration
of these two plots of land will be completed in line with what is agreed.
Also attached are the following maps:
• Land Registry Compliant Map detailing the area of land that is to be
transferred from the OPW to DCC
• Land Registry Compliant Map detailing the area of land that is to be
transferred from DCC to the OPW
The Area Managers in Roads, Housing, and Water Services have no objection to the
proposed transfer of this plot subject to the following conditions:
1. Plots A as detailed in the attached map will be transferred from the OPW to
DCC.
2. The OPW will carry out the works associated with the construction of the
footpath as detailed on the attached map and shaded yellow and these works
are to be completed in parallel with the Garda station extension works.
3. Drop kerbing is to be installed along the proposed footpath at existing rear
entrances to adjacent private properties.
4. The new boundary wall is to be constructed to match existing wall.
5. Site to be transferred from DCC to the OPW in its current condition as
regards boundary wall, drainage etc.
6. No overburden or over building to take place on any buried services located
within the area being transferred.
7. If the diversion of any of the existing over ground or underground services is
required to facilitate future development works within the area being
transferred should be agreed in advance with the relevant service provider.
8. The OPW will be responsible for all legal, administrative costs (including that
of this Council) associated with the registration and transfer of these lands.
Approval is hereby being sought from the Elected Members of Donegal County
Council for the disposal of Area B to the Office of Public works.
Yours sincerely,
_______________
Mark Sweeney
A/SEE Roads & Transportation Office
Donegal County Council
Donegal Municipal District.
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Tourism Unit
Economic Directorate
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REPORT
1. Marine Tourism Officer Update
2. Community Tourism Officer Update
3. Tourism Officer (Bundoran)
4. Project Officer
Electoral Area: Donegal
Marine Tourism Marketing & Development Activity Report
Activit
y /
Projec
t Title
Marine Tourism Marketing & Development
Projec
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Descri
ption/
Activit
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Various Marine Tourism Projects
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DIVE 2019
• Donegal County Council Tourism Unit representatives attended DIVE 2019 in
the NEC Birmingham funded by the EASME funded WAOH! Route (Wildsea
Atlantic Ocean Heritage) project to promote diving in Donegal on the weekend
of 26th and 27th October 2019. Donegal County Council shared a stand with
project partners Visit Cornwall.
• At this trade show the new Blue Box Adventures initiative was launched. Blue
Box Adventures is a “collection of the very best coastal & marine ecotourism
adventures along the WILDSEA Atlantic Ocean Heritage (WAOH!) Route,
delivered by tourism operators who love and respect the ocean” including
operators in County Donegal. The Blue Box Adventures are to be
ve of
curren
t
status
commercialised in 2020 and made available for purchase on www.wildsea.eu
and various outlets across Europe.
• At the DIVE 2019 trade show, we also met Monty Halls, a great ambassador for
Donegal who was there as a keynote speaker on the main stage. Monty loves
Donegal having spent time here producing films in 2018 and he was a keynote
speaker at the Donegal Marine Tourism Conference that year. Monty
showcased the videos at DIVE 2019 and said that he always speaks about
Donegal at every event he attends around the world. Following his
presentations, the Donegal stand at the event was inundated with people
wanting to find out more about County Donegal.
County Donegal profiled in DUIKEN Magazine Editorial
• County Donegal has recently been profiled as a fantastic destination for world
class diving by a very popular Dutch magazine called DUIKEN (which means
Diver in Dutch). This was the result of collaboration between Donegal Tourism
CLG and representatives from the marine tourism sector in Donegal, notably
Declan Burke of DivinDec Scuba Dive School.
• Donegal Tourism CLG met with Editor and Media Advisor from the DUIKEN
magazine, Judith Rietveld during the Boot Düsseldorf maritime trade show that
took place in Germany in January 2020. DUIKEN magazine were extremely
interested in profiling County Donegal in the magazine because the county is
becoming increasingly well known and popular for having a variety of
wonderful diving opportunities, both technical and leisure diving, snorkelling
and shore diving. Donegal is world famous among divers for our shipwrecks
and amazing underwater history and heritage.
• Representatives from DUIKEN worked with dive operators in Donegal, in
particular Declan Burke of DivinDec Scuba Dive School who assisted them with
travel arrangements and diving opportunities. Declan and two of the dive team
from DUIKEN magazine attended the Donegal Marine Tourism Conference,
which took place in the Redcastle Hotel in September 2019. It was during that
week that they toured Donegal taking part in some unforgettable diving,
visited attractions, enjoyed our wonderful food and drink offering and relaxed
in our wonderful accommodation. They had an incredibly positive experience
of the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal and some unforgettable dives.
Marine Tourism Virtual Reality Project - CAPITEN
• Virtual Reality cardboard goggles have been produced and will be distributed
at promotional events and trade shows such as Milwaukee Irish Fest in 2020.
• A taster of the VR experience at Fanad Head was showcased at the Donegal
Marine Tourism Conference using the cardboard VR Goggles. This was a
sample of the films that are being produced by Emagine.ie
• Production of the VR films showcasing our signature discovery points on the
Wild Atlantic Way and a range of marine activities is ongoing.
• Emagine.ie are working with local stakeholders in each of the three regions to
develop an authentic localised script and local people will provide the
voiceover for the films.
CAPITEN
• A meeting of the CAPITEN project partners took place in Limerick on 12th
and
13th
November.
• At the meeting Donegal County Council presented on a number of topics
including the VR element of the project and also the festivals and events that
have taken place.
• 15 maritime themed festivals and events have successfully been issued with
letters of offer for funding under CAPITEN.
• A website for the CAPITEN project has been launched at www.capiten.eu
• Donegal County Council has completed the Marketing Plan for the festivals and
events element of the project.
• Donegal County Council has produced a suite of tools for partners to use when
dealing with maritime festivals and events in their regions including templates
for ‘calls for funding, post event reports, attendee surveys and reporting to the
EU’.
MalinWaters
• 19 festivals and events in partner regions have been successfully issued with
funding via MalinWaters.
• MalinWaters now has 16,600 likes on Facebook and 1017 followers on Twitter.
57% male and 42% female.
• Top markets on social media - US, Ireland, UK, France and Germany.
• Welcome Anchorages 2020 will again feature all marinas, pontoons and sailing
facilities in Donegal.
WAOH! Route Project
• The final meeting of the WAOH! Route project Steering Committee took place
in Porto on 12th
and 13th
November and was attended by the Project Officer
from the European Commission. The Project Officer was very pleased with the
project outputs and the positive partnership collaboration. The project has
now concluded and the final financial and technical reports will be completed
by the end of December 2019.
• In the framework of the WILDSEA Atlantic Ocean Heritage (WAOH!) Route, the
Project Partners (amongst which Donegal County Council) have produced the
Blue Adventure Box - a "gift box" that will be commercialized in 2019-2020
including some of the best coastal & marine ecotourism activities &
experiences offered along the Route's destinations (Portimao, Sesimbra,
Cascais, Galicia, Cornwall and Donegal in Portugal, Spain, UK and Ireland,
respectively) in Atlantic Europe, and complimentary visits to maritime
museums in each destination. For Donegal this Blue Adventure Box including
diving and other maritime experiences plus promotion of attractions such as
Inishowen Maritime Museum and Fanad Lighthouse. This was launched at the
DIVE 2019 event in Birmingham in October 2019.
• Green Traveller came to Donegal in June 2019 and completed a successful
social media campaign. They did a social media takeover on the Wildsea
Europe networks, wrote blog and news article content and provided video and
film content about maritime experiences in Donegal. This was also shared
across the Go Visit Donegal marketing channels and delivered very positive
reach and engagement with the audience. Several leading UK journalists
started following Wildsea as a result of the trip, e.g. Jane Dunford (Guardian's
travel editor), Sarah Baxter (leading UK freelance travel writer - Wanderlust,
Telegraph, Independent), Paul Bloomfield (Lonely Planet, The Times).
• Advertisements have been placed in Scuba Magazine promoting diving in
Donegal and our presence at DIVE 2019 in the NEC, Birmingham.
Projec
t
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rter 4
2019
reporti
ng
period
Wildsea Europe
• Those listed on the website www.wildsea.eu have reported receiving bookings
for their businesses so it is important to continue to provide training and
support for SME’s and to continue to support the marketing activities to
increase traffic and bookings on the website.
MalinWaters Marketing Activity
• Marketing activity is ongoing to promote www.malinwaters.com across a
variety of marketing channels. Further activities to promote the MalinWaters
brand across a range of marketing platforms including e-mail, display, PPC,
content, SEO and more will be ongoing in quarter 4.
CAPITEN
• Work will continue on the development of new VR footage focused on
maritime experiences.
• A financial and technical report and claim will be completed by the end of
November 2019.
Cruise Tourism
• In 2019 continued promotion of Donegal as a cruise tourism destination will be
ongoing.
• The new cruise tourism brochure and film will be heavily promoted to cruise
operators.
Marine Tourism Newsletter
Further updates will be sent out to over 200 marine tourism contacts via the e-mail
newsletter including details of any funding calls for maritime festivals and events and
any other opportunities that may arise.
Contac
t
Person
(to
include
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one
numbe
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addres
s)
Joy Harron
Marine Tourism Officer
Donegal County Council
Donegal Public Service Centre
Drumlonagher
Donegal Town
Co. Donegal
Tel: + 353 (74) 9724431
Mobile: +353 (87) 0619360
E-mail: [email protected]
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joyharron
Municipal District: Countywide
Activity / Project Update: End of November 2019
Activity / Project
Title
Go Visit Donegal
Project
Description/Activity
GoVisitDonegal.com is County Donegal’s Tourism Destination portal. The Go
Visit Donegal website provides information on accommodation, festivals and events, visitor attractions, blue flag beaches and travel information. The
website is free for service providers to register and promote their business.
Budget (if applicable)
N/A
Progress to date
within the last two months -inclusive
of current status
Page Views Year to Date: 243,637
Users Year to Date: 74,108
October 2019
Page views: Oct 2019 vs Oct 2018
22,780 vs 9,611 (+137%)
Users: Oct 2019 vs Oct 2018 8,194 vs 3,562 (+130%)
November 2019
Page views: *Nov 2019 (to date) vs Nov 2018
13,380 vs 6,461 (+107%)
Users: *Nov 2019 (to date) vs Nov 2018
5,310 vs 2,238 (+137%)
Website performance
Website performance has increased in the last 2-months compared to the
same period in 2018:
- Users: +132%
- New Users: +130% - Sessions: +135%
- Number of sessions per user: +1.33% - Page views: +125%
- Avg. Session duration: +5%
Website Traffic by country
In October & November 2019 website traffic came from 83 countries
worldwide.
Top 10 countries:
1. Ireland 2. United States
3. United Kingdom 4. Germany
5. Canada
6. Australia
7. France
8. Spain
9. Netherlands
10. Italy
- Since the last report, another website training sessions for providers
took place in South Donegal:
• Ballyshannon, 7th October attended by 9 people;
- Trade Resources page on the Go Visit Donegal website is aimed at
tourism providers in Donegal where they can find the following
information:
• How to register in the Tourism Hub & get listed on the website
• How to manage the Tourism Hub account
• Submission of Festivals and Events
• Donegal Tourism Associate Membership
• Donegal Tourism Survey for Accommodation providers
This section can be accessed via ‘Trade Resources’ link in the footer of
the website or by clicking on this address:
https://www.govisitdonegal.com/trade-resources
- New ‘Food Destination’ page is now available under Explore Donegal heading:
https://www.govisitdonegal.com/explore-donegal/food-
destination
Project Targets for the next reporting
period
Go Visit Donegal - website updates Q4
Contact Person
(to include telephone number
Iga Lawne, Community Tourism Officer
Tourism Unit, Donegal County Council E: [email protected] / [email protected]
& e-mail address) T: 074-972 4475
Municipal District: Donegal
Activity / Project Update Activity / Project
Title
Bundoran Tourism Officer Update
Project Description
Promotional Activities – September/October/November 2019
Current Activities
Membership of Discover Bundoran Tourism Partnership
• Continuing to collect membership dues from existing members.
Marketing of Bundoran
• Newsletter for September & October sent out.
• “Bundoran Weekly” podcast continues to attract new listeners and can be
streamed/downloaded wherever podcasts are available. • Regular Friday “What’s on” video produced and delivered on
Facebook/Twitter/You Tube continues. This appears at 11am each Friday.
All videos are now captioned so they can be viewed with the volume down.
• Increased posting on Instagram account with User Generated Content
sourced through Crowdriff
• Marketing and PR of Bia Bundoran Food & Drink Festival
• Marketing of Pumpkin Carving Event • Promotion of upcoming Christmas events and party nights
• Working on promo video for 2020
• Sorting logistics for Holiday World 2020 in Dublin.
Brochure 2019
• Down to final few hundred 2019 brochures in stock.
Brochure 2020
• Planning underway for 2020 Discover Bundoran brochure.
• Approaching businesses for listing in directory or membership
• Approaching sponsors for advertising
• Gathering fresh images and content
• Working on new tear-off map which will be distributed to
accommodations and attractions across Bundoran.
Other:
• Attended Donegal Marine Tourism Conference
• Attended LinkedIn Training workshop through County Council Share &
Learn
• Promoted Allingham Festival via Discover Bundoran website, video and
podcast • Attending Failte Ireland Regional Tourism Management Programme.
Bundoran Town Team
• Continuing to work on governance documents for Town Team. Many of
these have been approved now.
Events for 2019
• First Bia Bundoran Food & Drink Festival happened from September 20th-
22nd and was a huge success. Very positive reaction from those attending
and support from celebrity chefs up to and during the event.
• Organised Pumpkin Carving Competition and Pumpkin Parade on
Halloween day. • Assisted with logistics and promotion of Celtic Cup Surf Competition (Nov
8-10)
Events for 2020
• Working with Magh Ene Historical Society on commemoration event for
Right Of Way in February
• Sitting on organising committee for 10th annual Cara Bundoran Run
• Working on plans for St Patrick’s Day celebrations
• Working with event organisers to coordinate 2020 Calendar of Events
Discover Bundoran website and social media
• Ongoing management of www.discoverbundoran.com and social media
channels. • Introduction of Crowdriff Social Media Management system aggregating
photos of Bundoran sourced from Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for
use in our own social media postings and also in the new brochure.
• Regular posting/scheduling of content and video on Facebook page.
• Cross promotion to our other social media channels.
• Ongoing updating of website with event/gig guide listings.
• Discover Bundoran Facebook page and other social media channels
continues to grow.
• Increases of between 3% & 4% recorded on Users, New Users &
Sessions on www.discoverbundoran.com year on year (Jan 1st - Oct 31st)
Marketing of Bundoran Waterworld & Bundoran Seaweed Baths
• Review of marketing activities for 2019
• Drafting of 2020 marketing plan for the 29th season of Waterworld.
Management and Staffing of Bundoran Tourist Office
• 1 x TUS employee (1 finished end of October), 1 x volunteer, 1 x work
placement Sligo IT.
• Rostering
• Office remains open 7 days per week
Contact Person
(to include telephone number & e-mail address)
Shane Smyth – [email protected] 087 3737817
Activity / Project
Title Donegal Tourism Unit/Development Hubs
Project
Description/Activ
ity
Tourism Ireland – Business 2 Business Event:
Donegal Tourism attended Tourism Ireland’s Business 2 Business event on
Wednesday 13th
November in Offenbach, Frankfurt. Over the course of the
day, We had the opportunity to promote Donegal as a destination to 30
Tour Operators from Germany, Austria and Switzerland and get an
overview of the German market from Tourism Ireland.
Donegal well represented at the Tourism Ireland event in Frankfurt ... pictured above Claire O'Reilly Nesbitt Arms Ardara, Fionuala Mahoney Tourism Ireland, Joleene
McDermott Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, County Donegal, Louise McGee B & B Ireland, Mary Daly Donegal Tourism Donegal County Council and Elaine McInaw Abbey
Hotel, Donegal Town and Central Hotel Donegal #Germanynetworking2019
Boot Dusseldorf 2020 :
Preparations and registration for Boot Dusseldorf – Jan 2020. Expressions
of Interest are now gone out to the Marine Tourism Providers in the
county. Boot Dusseldorf is the world’s largest Maritime Trade Show and
Donegal will have a stand in Hall 14 – Holiday World Hall.
Day of Unity – German Embassy
Donegal Tourism was invited and represented and had the opportunity to
promote Donegal at the German Embassy recently as part of their German
Day of Unity celebrations.
Donegal Gathering Website/Social Media:
Update events on all platforms
Donegal Tourism Brochure 2020: Work is well underway on updating our
2020 Tourism Brochure and all requested updates from the trade have
now taken place.
Bank of Ireland Enterprise Awards:
Donegal Town will be represented at the upcoming National Bank of
Ireland Enterprise Awards in Kilkenny on Thursday 5th
December. Last year
Donegal was named as the first runner up in their category and hopefully
this year they will come home with another award!
Pictured at the final presentation for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Awards in Donegal
Town.
Budget (if
applicable)
€ Work under the relevant Tourism budget/project budgets
Project Targets
for the next bi-
monthly/quarterl
y* reporting
period
Donegal Tourism Brochure – close out on all aspects of our 2020 brochure
and send for printing prior to Christmas.
Donegal Connect:
Follow up’s and closing out on all this year’s Donegal Connect events.
Donegal Town – Development Hub:
* Delete
irrelevant
reporting period
• Work with Donegal Chamber on the Enterprise Town Awards
• Foodie Destination Award – Donegal Town
• Continue to work with Donegal Community Chamber on its annual
calendar of events
• Continue to work alongside Donegal Town Business Focus Group on
its retail strategy
Donegal Tourism/Gathering – continue to assist in updating all platforms
Boot Dusseldorf 2020 - Final preparations in relation to presentations and
trade for January. Engagement with tour operators and media prior to
travelling.
Contact Person
(to include
telephone
number & e-mail
address)
Mary Daly
Project Officer
Development Hubs
Tourism Unit
Economic Development
Donegal County Council
Drumlonagher
Donegal Town
Co. Donegal
T.: 074/9724484
M.: 087/6782196
Municipal District: __Donegal_____________
Activity / Project Update
ENVIRONMENT REPORT – December 2019
WASTE AND LITTER MANAGEMENT
Municipal District:_All
Activity /
Project
Title
Donegal Men’s Sheds Showcase 2019
Project
Description
/Activity
Men’s Sheds groups from all over Donegal gathered in the CPI in Castlefinn on Wednesday 23
October to showcase the wonderful upcycled pieces created by their groups. The showcase was
part of ‘Reuse Month’ which runs for the month of October each year.
Men’s Sheds have been to the fore over the last number of years in reusing materials and
upcycling products and Donegal County Council were delighted to join forces with the Men’s
Sheds again this year to help raise awareness during Reuse Month on how everyone can do a bit
more for the environment by reusing products and materials.
The showcase was a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about how you
can reuse products and what we can all do at home, at work and at play to manage our waste
better. Donating, refurbishing and repairing items are all forms of reuse and offer people a
chance to save or make money, get creative, learn a new skill and be environmentally
conscious.
The Men’s Sheds Upcycling challenge was won by Raymond McBride from the Kilmacrennan
Men's Shed Group for the candy cart that he made.
This event was supported by the Irish Men's Shed Association and Barry Sheridan CEO of the
Irish Men's Shed Association was in attendance.
Highland Radio broadcast the "Around the Northwest" Show with John Breslin, live from the
event. The event was also covered by Nuacht and featured that evening and RTE's Eileen
Magnier also carried a piece on the Showcase.
Contact
Person
Suzanne Bogan Waste Awareness Officer
Activity /
Project Title
Killybegs Men's Shed -
www.Mywaste.ie Upcycling Champions 2019
Project
Description/
Activity
Congratulations to Killybegs Men's Shed on winning the Men's Shed category of the
MyWaste.ie National Upcycling Competition held for Reuse month in October. Members of the
Shed travelled to Dublin on the 22nd November to receive their award.
Before:
The winning entry was a bench seat made from and old pine double bed that was being
thrown out. The bed was cut and modified to make a bench and then upholstered.
Contact
Person
Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer
Activity /
Project Title
National Reuse Month - October
Project
Description/
Activity
School Bikes Africa: - Campaign now closed.
Once again, this campaign shows that the people of Donegal have really embraced the appeal
for unwanted bicycles to be donated to the School Bikes Africa campaign. This is a campaign
organised by Letterkenny Rotary Club in partnership with Donegal County Council, Bryson
Recycling and this year the Donegal Mens' Sheds. Donated bicycles are sent to Loughlan House
in Cavan to be repaired and then shipped to The Gambia for use by Secondary School Students
to travel to school.
Letterkenny University Hospital - Sustainability Day 21st October
The Letterkenny University Hospital organised a sustainability day for staff and members of the
public, there were information stands on energy, recycling, composting & waste prevention,
the Northwest Greenways Project and much more.
Contact
Person
Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer
Activity /
Project Title
2019 WEEE Collections - Tonnages
Project
Description/
Activity
Free collections of electronic and electrical waste took place at the following locations and
dates. WEEE Ireland carried out a comprehensive advertising campaign in the lead up to each
collection.
Falcarragh 5th
October 8,000kg
Carrigart 12th
October 10,900kgs
Buncrana 19th
October 7,760kgs
Killybegs 26th
October 13,850kgs
Contact
Person
Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer
Activity /
Project Title
"It's Not in Our Nature" Awareness Campaign
Project
Description/
Activity
The final part of the 2019 "It's not in our Nature" anti-dumping awareness campaign took place during
the week of the 18th November. This campaign featured radio, newspaper and social media advertising
in particular highlighting the issue with "The Man in The Van" - bogus waste collectors.
Availing of an unlicensed waste service to dispose of waste is a criminal offence. Customers should
request to see service provider documentation to ensure compliance and permit number details should
be visible on all collection vehicles. Members of the public and householders need to be aware that
each individual or business is responsible for their waste. The Connacht Ulster Waste Enforcement
Regional Lead Authority also commissioned a video to raise awareness around the issue of bogus
unauthorised waste collectors.
Under the 2019 Anti- Dumping Initiative the Council has targeted dumping black-spots to remove
illegally dumped material.
Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer, said further support have been given to community groups
to assist in combating in illegal dumping and by supporting a number of men’s shed to facilitate the
upcycling of Bulky Goods.
Contact
Person
Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer
Activity /
Project Title
Impact of burning smoky coal on air quality in Letterkenny highlighted
Project
Description/
Activity
Now that we have entered the heating season, Donegal County Council is reminding
householders in the Letterkenny and environs area that there is a ban on the burning of Smoky
Coal.
With real time air quality information at our fingertips on www.donegalcoco.ie the public can
see the impacts that burning smoky coal is having on the air quality in Letterkenny.
The Environmental Protection Agency manages the national ambient air quality monitoring
network and, in association with Donegal County Council, installed and commissioned the air
quality station in Letterkenny in May 2019. This station now provides automated, provisional
results for Particulate matter (PM 10, PM2.5) and Sulphur Dioxide (SO2).
In Donegal, Particulate matter (PM 10, PM2.5) coming from the burning of solid fuel for home
heating is the main cause of poor air quality and it impacts on health through disorders of the
heart and lungs.
Dr Laura Heavey, Specialist Registrar in Public Health Medicine, says, “the smoky coal ban is a
really positive initiative to improve the health of people in Donegal. We know that air pollution
increases symptoms and hospital admissions for those with asthma, COPD and other lung
diseases. It can also trigger heart attacks and strokes, through damage to the blood vessel
walls.
“New reports from the World Health Organisation are now linking long term exposure to air
pollution to other health issues, like dementia, Parkinson’s disease and neuro-developmental
disorders in children. Air pollution has also been linked to poor pregnancy outcomes, such as
low birth weight babies” explains Dr. Heavey.
She adds “Dublin city imposed a smoky coal ban back in 1990. Dr Luke Clancy, a respiratory physician in
Dublin, has calculated that the ban saved 369 lives per year in Dublin, based on rates of heart and lung
disease before and after the ban. If everyone in Letterkenny complies with the ban, we could see a
similar impact here on the health of people in Donegal.”
Graphs taken from the Letterkenny Air Quality station, show a two week period in June and a
two week period in mid-October and it is clear to see that there were no breaches of either
limit during the two weeks in June, (left hand side), while the change to colder autumn
weather around mid October has seen 7 breaches of the PM10 limit and 12 breaches of the
PM2.5 limit over two weekends. These breaches are linked to the burning of fossil fuels
because the influence of traffic is expected to be much reduced at weekends.
Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer with Donegal County Council is urging householders
to use longer lasting low smoke fuels over the winter months saying “you can make a
difference over the winter burning season by using longer lasting low smoke fuels, such as low
smoke coal or wood, kindling, fire logs, fire starter logs; or turf or turf products.
“If using low smoke coal make sure that the bags are clearly labelled low smoke coal,
smokeless fuel or approved fuel.” Householders are obliged to comply with the smoky coal ban
when burning fuel and should discuss the many different types of low smoke fuels that are
available with their local coal merchant.
The other key part of this legislation is that coal retailers and coal merchants are not permitted
to market, sell or distribute smoky coal inside the ban area. Donegal County Council will be
working with the Revenue Commissioners, in a multi-agency enforcement initiative, focusing
on the coal retail / merchant sector. This will involve the inspection of delivery lorries and new
legislation has also made provision for fixed penalty notices for breaches of the legislation
within the coal sector ranging from €250 - €1,000.
“It is important to remember that the sole purpose of this law is to deliver cleaner air” says
Suzanne Bogan and “it is only through the continued support of householders, coal retailers
and merchants that improvements in air quality will continue”.
For more information or to report a breach of the law contact Donegal County Council on 074
9153900 or visit www.donegalcoco.ie or visit www.dccae.gov.ie .
Contact
Person
Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer
Municipal District of Donegal
10Th December 2019
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Community Development & Planning Services
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REPORT
1. T & V Update Reports
a. Kilcar
b. Mountcharles
c. Donegal Town
d. Killybegs
Municipal District:_Donegal
Activity / Project Update: December 2019
Activity / Project Title 2017 T&V Renewal - Kilcar
Project Description/Activity
1. Development of a Gaeltacht Digital Hub
Budget (if applicable)
€42,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs €10,500 – Own Resources
Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of
current status
* Delete irrelevant reporting period
Current Status:
• Fionntarlann Cill Chartha has finalising the detail of the project
and procuring contractors / suppliers to undertake the work. • Procurement of equipment, furniture, doors etc., been
completed.
• Doors installation works completed.
• Procurements are underway for the other elements of the
project.
• Electrician works completed.
• Final stages of all works are now completed.
Project Targets for the next Bi-monthly / quarterly
reporting period
Project complete.
Contact Person
(to include telephone number & e-mail address)
Mark Gallagher
Executive Engineer Community & Planning Services
Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087-2289811
E-mail: [email protected]
Municipal District:_Donegal
Activity / Project Update: December 2019
Activity / Project Title 2017 T&V Renewal - Mountcharles
Project
Description/Activity
2. Enhancement of the Streetscape.
Budget (if applicable)
€100,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs
€ 25,000 – Own Resources
Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of
current status
* Delete irrelevant reporting period
Current Status:
• Paul Doherty Architects has been procured to manage the
project on behalf of the Committee.
• Contractors have been procured to complete the works on the
streetscape including painting of a number of derelict
buildings.
• Works are currently being completed.
Project Targets for the next Bi-monthly / quarterly
reporting period
All works due to be complete by end of 2019.
Contact Person
(to include telephone number & e-mail address)
Mark Gallagher
Executive Engineer Community & Planning Services
Three Rivers Centre
Tel: 087-2289811 E-mail: [email protected]
Municipal District:_Donegal
Activity / Project Update: December 2019
Activity / Project Title 2018 T&V Renewal– Donegal Town
Project Description/Activity
Enhancements & Development Works
Works consists of:
3. Provision of a footpath
4. Provision of lining trail markings / App 5. Installation of interpretative panels / signage
Budget (if applicable)
€100,000 – Department of Rural & Community Development
€ 25,000 – Own Resources
Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of
current status
* Delete irrelevant reporting period
Current Status:
• A number of meetings have been held with Donegal Chamber
of Commerce to finalise the details of the project including the
options available to deliver the various elements of the project.
• Letter of Offer has been issued out to Group, signed and
returned.
• The group are currently in the process of procuring a
consultant to manage the delivery of the project. Project Targets for the next
Bi-monthly / quarterly reporting period
Consultant currently being procured. All works to be complete by Mar
2020.
Contact Person (to include telephone number & e-mail address)
Mark Gallagher Executive Engineer
Community & Planning Services Three Rivers Centre
Tel: 087-2289811
E-mail: [email protected]
Municipal District:_Donegal
Activity / Project Update: December 2019
Activity / Project Title 2018 T&V Renewal – Killybegs
Project Description/Activity
Enhancement of Streetscape
Works consist of:
� Street Furniture � Information Panels / Directional Signage
� Development of Food Hub � Enhancement of Bridge Street
Budget (if applicable)
€100,000 – Department of Rural & Community Development
€ 25,000 – Own Resources
Progress to date within the
last quarter -inclusive of current status
* Delete irrelevant reporting period
Current Status:
• A number of meetings have been held with Killybegs
Tidy Towns Committee to finalise the details of the project including the options available to deliver the
various elements of the project. • A location for the ‘Food Hub’ is currently being secured
which will allow works to commence.
• Letter of Offer has been issued out to Group.
• Advance Payment issued out to the Group.
• Food hub works complete, food markets up and
running.
• Painting enhancement ongoing.
• Works Tendered for proposed new shop fronts.
• Enhancement signage, maps and brochures are
currently at design stage. Project Targets for the
next Bi-monthly / quarterly reporting period
All works expected to be complete for March 2020
Contact Person (to include telephone number & e-mail address)
Mark Gallagher Executive Engineer
Community & Planning Services Three Rivers Centre
Tel: 087-12289811
E-mail: [email protected]
Community, Enterprise & Planning Service Planning Services Report
Donegal MD Meeting 10th December 2019
Item Update 1 Development
Applications
(1) Statistics County Totals Year to End October 2019: Applications received 337 Granted 246 Refused 24 Deferred 95 Decided in under 2 months 184 Invalid 60
337
246
24
95
184
60
315
235
23
90
178
53
405
223
33
138
173
95
399
269
15
112
193
88
214
153
6
42
127
40
0 100 200 300 400 500
Apps Recd
Granted
Refused
Deferred
Decisions < 56 days
Invalid
Applications to end October 2019
Stranorlar
Letterkenny
Inishowen
Glenties
Donegal
Community, Enterprise & Planning Service Planning Services Report
2 Enforcement Donegal MD October
New Cases 0 Closed Cases 3 Outstanding cases on record since 2012
119
3
Notes & Monthly Schedule
Planning Clinics:
• 11th December
• 8th January
• 22nd January Please see website for further dates. http://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/planning/planningclinics/
4 Central Planning Unit
(1) Letterkenny
At the workshop on 11th November 2019, Members were briefed in relation to the ongoing complementary workstreams of the Central Planning Unit and the Regeneration and Development Team, specifically in relation to town centre development and derelict sites. Members will note that the proposed project timeline for the Letterkenny Plan aims to have a Draft Plan published in March 2020. In parallel with ongoing land-use mapping and policy development work, Members are advised that Atkins Consulting Engineers are due to be appointed to carry out a review and update of the traffic modelling that was undertaken as part of the Letterkenny Integrated Land Use and Transportation Study (ILUTS) in 2009, with a view to informing an updated Local Transport Plan for Letterkenny. With regard to the assessment of potential flood risk in Letterkenny, RPS Consulting Engineers are continuing to work on a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA) for the town and have been requested to provide more information on detailed flood modelling that is likely to be required for certain locations. At the next workshop on 3rd December 2019 (10am, Letterkenny PSC) it is proposed to provide Members with an update on the Economic Development sections of the Letterkenny Plan. In the meantime, work is continuing on the Plan as detailed above and in previous MD update reports.
(2) Buncrana Local Area
With the agreement of the Inishowen MD Members at the July meeting, the Central Planning Unit issued an invitation to
Community, Enterprise & Planning Service Planning Services Report
Plan specialist consultants to quote for work on the preparation of a high level report to look at the strategic future direction of Buncrana. Two consultants returned an expression of interest and lodged a quotation with the Central Planning Unit on 14th August 2019. An appointment has been made and the Consultants will commence the project timeline in early January 2020. The Brief shall include one presentation to the Inishowen Members towards the completion of the 10 week process. This report will assist in informing both the Local Area Plan and decisions around the future strategic positioning and direction(s) of Buncrana, in addition to potential future strategic regeneration funding applications.
(3) Bundoran Preliminary work has begun in relation to the targeted intervention measures previously discussed and agreed in principle with Members. Further details will be provided in due course.
(4)Town & Village Renewal Programme (2016) projects
Specialist Conservation Architect, Duncan McLaren of Dedalus Architecture is continuing the work to prepare the Ramelton Action Plan for Renewal and Regeneration including identification of proposals for enhancement of civic and public space. An updated timeline for the Action Plan is being currently prepared for delivery.
5) Town Centre Health Checks for South Donegal Towns
Queens University Belfast and the Heritage Council officially launched a report presenting Collaborative Town Centre Health Checks for Donegal Town, Ballyshannon and Bundoran on Friday 25th October. The report included the findings of detailed research carried out by QUB Post-Graduate students that analysed how town centres can adapt to challenges faced by the decline of traditional ‘Main Streets’, and potential for addressing this in accordance with a National programme and set of guidelines being rolled out by the Heritage Council.
5 Regeneration & Development Fund
(1) Rural Regeneration & Development Fund (RRDF)
The successful Category 1 applications from the 2nd call under the RRDF were nationally announced by Minister Michael Ring, T.D. on Wednesday 6th November. The ‘Killybegs Town Centre Regeneration Project’ and the Burtonport/Aranmore ‘Harbour to Island Regeneration’ project were both successful in the competitive assessment process. The Killybegs project has a project value of €4,842,344 and
Community, Enterprise & Planning Service Planning Services Report
was awarded the maximum funding award under the RRDF scheme of €3,631,758. The Burtonport/Aranmore project has a project value of €4,118.932 and was also awarded the maximum funding award under the RRDF scheme of €3,089,199. Nationally, 26 regeneration projects were funded with a total funding award of €62million. The successful regeneration projects submitted by the Council secured in excess of 10% of the national funding award, and significantly exceeded the average award. The total funding approved of €6,720,957 when combined with the match funding contribution will result in a total investment of €8,961,276 in rural regeneration. Preparations have commenced in respect of the delivery and implementation arrangements for these projects and the Council looks forward to engaging with the DRCD in respect of due diligence and contractual arrangements and to the commencement of the projects in 2020. A further update in relation to the delivery programme for these projects and arrangements for engagement with community interests will be provided in due course. A further call for Category 2 applications under the Fund is expected by year end.
6 Further Information Click on web links to access information.
• Weekly List of applications and decisions: http://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/planning/weeklyplanninglists/
• Planning service email (to be used in correspondence with the planning service): [email protected]
• Planning Webpage: www.donegalcoco.ie/services/planning/
• Planning Application Online Query – planning reference number required: www.donegalcdb.ie/eplan/internetenquiry/rpt_querybysurforrecloc.asp
• File Retrieval Form – to be used for file retrieval and when requesting planning searches: www.donegalcoco.ie/media/donegalcountyc/planning/pdfs/fileretrieval/File%20Retrieval.pdf
Office Ref:DLMD-2019-08001
Roads and Transportation
"That this MD of Donegal takes action and urgently seeks road safety funding for the dangerous junctionknown as Halls Junction, Kilcar."
MARK SWEENEY
The junction in question does need to be upgraded and to do so will require some land acquisition tofacilitate a new junction alignment to improve the horizontal and vertical profile of the junction andapproach roads to same. These works are beyond the scope of routine maintenance works, roadmaintenance or road improvement works so specific funding will be needed to carry out these works.These works would be an ideal project for specific improvement works funding similar to the fundingpreviously sourced for Tyrconnell Street Bridge, Fintra Bridge and the Laghey to Pettigo Road. The RoadsOffice and the MD should keep this project in mind for any Specific Improvement Works funding that maybecome available in the future.
Office Ref:DLMD-2019-08003
Planning Control
"that this M.D make known all the unfinished housing estates in the southwest constituency"
Paddy Mullen
Section 10 of the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 provides that the Minister for the Environment,Community and Local Government may prescribe a list of unfinished housing developments to which anexemption from the local property tax will apply. Details of the prescribed and published list of unfinishedhousing developments in County Donegal, which in full or in part are eligible for this exemption, areavailable on the Council's website athttp://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/planning/unfinishedhousingestates/#d.en.3707. This list includesthe following estates in the Donegal Municipal District area: An Gleann Amhain, Glencolmcille; ArdAoibheann, Donegal Town; Crest of the Wave, Stracomer Hill & Doran Close in Bundoran; Glor na dTonn& The Glebe, Mountcharles; Keenaghan Cottages, Kilcar. Works have been carried out in Ard Aoibheann,Doran Close, Stracomer Hill, Glor na dTonn and The Glebe, Mountcharles and these estates are nolonger highlighted as unfinished under the 2017 National housing survey.
Office Ref:DLMD-2019-08006
Corporate
"That this Municipal District call on Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Mr.Richard Bruton and Minister for Children, and Youth Affairs Ms. Katherine Zappone to ban the sale ofsmartphones and tablets to children under 13 years of age. ,"
PAURIC SHEERIN
Subject to this motion being adopted, it will be forwarded to the relevant Ministers on behalf of theMunicipal District.
Donegal Municipal District - 10th December 2019 MotionsAgenda Item No.5
Submitted By: Cllr. Niamh Kennedy
Assigned To:
Motion
Signed Off By:
Response:
Agenda Item No.6
Submitted By: Cllr. Michael McMahon
Assigned To:
Motion
Signed Off By:
Response:
Agenda Item No.7
Submitted By: Cllr. Michael Naughton
Assigned To:
Motion
Signed Off By:
Response:
Office Ref:DLMD-2019-08002
Roads and Transportation
"Can you please give an update on the road design / plans for the N56 Lough Eske junction."
MARK SWEENEY
The National Roads Office are progressing this matter and detailed below is a report they providedwhich details the current status of same. Overview of Scheme Development A ‘High Collision Location’(HCL) site was identified by the TII on a section of the N15 in the vicinity of Lough Eske junction. Afeasibility study was undertaken to identify measures to reduce collision occurrences. The solutionidentified recommended a ghost island facility on the N15 to service the Lough Eske junction with closureof the Birchill junction to facilitate change to the road layout. This closure necessitates that Birchill trafficis re-directed to an alternative junction with the N15 at Mullanalamphry with provision of a 2nd ghostisland facility at this junction. Subsequently, public consultations took place which highlighted some keyconcerns. Current Status Following these consultations, options have been further considered for thisHCL site with all options considering some level of ghost island facility on the N15. Rationalisation ofexisting junctions is also considered. This further consideration has been issued to the TII for theirconsideration. Following TII approval of the preferred solution, Donegal County Council will seek toadvance the scheme design and conclude the consultation process.
Office Ref:DLMD-2019-08004
Water and Environment
"what is the latest reguarding the public toilets in ballyshannon?"
BRYAN CANNON
A thorough condition survey of the facility was undertaken by a Structural Engineer in October. A reportis now being prepared and this should be completed in the coming weeks.
Donegal Municipal District - 10th December 2019 QuestionsAgenda Item No.8
Submitted By: Cllr. Niamh Kennedy
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Agenda Item No.9
Submitted By: Cllr. Michael McMahon
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