Upload
others
View
2
Download
0
Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
5th November 2019
SScceeiiddééaall CCrruuiinnnniitthhee
DÓ: DO GACH BHALL DEN CEANTAR BARDAS NA GLEANNTAÍ
A Comhairleoir,
Please note the times for meetings that are scheduled for November 12th
2019 are as follows:
9.30 am Workshop An Roinn/Údaras
11.00 am Municipal District Meeting
2.00 pm Presentation – Niamh Walsh
Mise le meas,
______________
Éamonn de Brún
Area Manager
Housing & Corporate Manager
MINUTES OF MEETING OF GLENTIES MUNICIPAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
HELD ON 8th OCTOBER 2019 IN DUNGLOE PUBLIC SERVICE CENTRE _______________________________________________
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cllr. John Seamais Ó Fearraigh
Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher
Cllr. Anthony Molloy
Cllr. Michéal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig
Cllr. Michael McClafferty
Cllr. Noreen McGarvey
OFFICIALS PRESENT: Michael McGarvey, A/Director Water & Environment
Brendan McFadden – S.E.E. Area Manager, Roads &
Transportation
Charles Sweeney – Administrative Officer, Community
Development
David Friel – Coastal Officer
Anne Marie Bonner – Housing & Corporate Services
Eamonn Brown – Area Manager, Housing & Corporate
Services
Mairead Cranley SO – Social Inclusion Community
Development
Garrett Doherty SEE – Roads and Transportation
James Kelly – SEE Community & Enterprise
APOLOGIES: Planning Services
GMD 85/19 Minutes of Glenties Municipal District Meeting held on
18th September 2019
On the proposal Cllr McGarvey, seconded by Cllr.
Gallagher, the minutes of the meeting of Glenties
Municipal District Committee held on 18th September
2019 were confirmed.
GMD 86/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ASCENT PROJECT: James Kelly gave presentation on
progress of ASCENT PROJECT and ORIS Project. James
informed Cllrs that no engineer as yet has been appointed
to deal with various projects in hand.
Cllr O Fearraigh proposed that Community Development
make contact with the 100 year Commemoration ViaDuct
Committee in Creeslough in relation to funding that can
be obtained for joint projects.
GMD 87/19 ENVIRONMENT
87.1 Coastal Officer gave a report for the Environment
Section.
87.2 Cllr Gallagher suggested that opening hours of the re-
cycling centres be reviewed.
Coastal Officer to address the concerns raised by all
Cllrs in regard to issues raised at today’s meeting.
GMD 88/19 ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION
88.1 Garrett Doherty gave a detailed report on the roads
programme to date. Cllrs welcomed the report and
highlighted their concerns.
88.2 Area Manager for Roads to address the concerns
highlighted by Cllrs and revert to them in due course.
GMD 89/19 HOUSING AND CORPORATE SERVICES
Housing Report taken as read. Proposed by Cllr O
Fearraigh and seconded by Cllr Gallagher.
GMD 90/19 PRESENTATION
The Cllrs made a presentation to Clara Ni Fhearraigh who
won first prize in Graduate.ie programme. Clara is a 5th
year student from Gairm Scoil Mhic Diarmaida,
Arranmore Island.
THIS CONCLUDED THE BUSINESS OF THE MEETING.
MINUTES OF STATUTORY BUDGET MEETING OF GLENTIES MUNICIPAL DISTRICT HELD ON 25TH OCTOBER 2019 IN THE DUNGLOE PUBLIC SERVICES CENTRE
Members Present: Cllr. John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh
Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher
Cllr. Anthony Molloy
Cllr. Noreen McGarvey
Cllr. Micheal McClafferty
Officials Present: Richard Gibson – Head of Finance
Eamonn Brown – Housing & Corporate Manager
Brendan McFadden – SEE, Roads Manager
Michael Rowsome – SSO, Housing & Corporate
Apologies : Cllr. Michéal Cholm MacGiolla Easbuig
Michael McGarvey – A/Director of Water & Environment
Charles Sweeney – Administrative Officer, Community & Development
David Friel – Coastal Officer
90/19 Draft Budgetary Plan for Glenties Municipal District 2019
90.1 The Head of Finance informed the Committee that:-
The Local Government Reform Act 2014 and associated
regulations require the allocation of a General Municipal
Allocation (GMA) as part of the annual revenue budget process.
It is proposed to allocate an amount equivalent to €20,000 per
Member to the General Municipal Allocation. The final decision
will be made as part of the Plenary Budget meeting, at which point
Members can determine the final amount to be made available to
the GMA.
90.2 The Head of Finance responded to Members queries regarding the
Development Fund Initiative and Members Development Fund.
90.3 Cllr. Gallagher requested that the Budgetary process address additional
staffing resources in the Housing and Community Development Services.
90.4 On the proposal of Cllr. McGarvey, seconded by Cllr. McClafferty, the
Committee adopted the provisional General Municipal Allocation in the
amount of €120,000 in line with the requirements of the Local
Government Reform Act 2014 and associated regulations.
THIS CONCLUDED THE BUSINESS OF THE MEETING.
REPORT FROM GLENTIES MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEMBERS WORKSHOP HELD
ON THE
2ND
OCTOBER 2019 IN DUNGLOE PUBLIC SERVICES CENTRE
___________________________________________________________________
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cllr. John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh
Cllr. Noreen McGarvey
Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher
Cllr. Anthony Molloy
OFFICIALS PRESENT: Eamonn Brown - Housing Area Manager
1. Members discussed priorities for the Glenties Municipal District which would be
presented to the Head of Finance at the planned workshop on the 4th
October 2019.
Members highlighted the following issues;
The need for a serviced site initiative.
The need to complete the purchase of the 3 houses from Udaras in Fintown.
Planning staff need to attend MD Meetings.
The ongoing issue of the appointment of the Greenways Officer needs to be
resolved.
The need to prioritise strategic roads including, Glenties to Fintown, Fintown to
Letterkenny, back of Errigal, Ardara to Ardaghey, Ballybofey to Fintown,
Dungloe to Gweedore and Kilraine to Killybegs.
The development of a car park at the top of Glengesh
Improvements from Dungloe to Burtonport road as it is part of the Wild Atlantic
Way
Improvement needed to the costal walk at Keadue
Improved lighting in areas with elderly people
THIS CONCLUDED THE BUSINESS OF THE WORKSHOP
REPORT FROM MUNICIAPL DISTRICT BUDGET WORKSHOP HELD ON
4TH
OCTOBER 2019 IN DUNGLOE PUBLIC SERVICES CENTRE
___________________________________________________________________
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cllr. John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh
Cllr. Noreen McGarvey
Cllr. Michael McClafferty
Cllr. Micheál Mac Giolla Easbuig
Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher
Cllr. Anthony Molloy
OFFICIALS PRESENT: Richard Gibson – Head of Finance
Michael McGarvey – Director of Services
Brendan McFadden – SEE Roads Service
Eamonn Brown - Housing Manager
1. The Head of Finance made a presentation to the Committee regarding the following
issues:
Confirmation of Municipal District Budget Meeting on 25th
October 2019 at
10.00 a.m. in the Dungloe PSC.
Overview of Budget processes, including proposed approach to General
Municipal Allocations, reflecting on Members priorities and further
discussions with SMT in advance of the Budget meeting.
15% increase in LPT for 2020, which will yield €1.65m
Meetings with Directors of Services and Divisional Manager to build up the
2020 budget from account element level.
Projections in respect of 2020 Commercial Rates.
Possible approaches to rates vacancy for 2020 in line with Section 31(1) of the
Local Government Reform Act 2014.
Revaluation Workshop taking place on the 21st October 2019 in Lifford.
Anticipated reduction in NPPR income in the future.
2019 Budget outturn broadly in line with target.
Capital budget expected to be substantially higher in the coming years due to
increased project activity.
2. The Committee highlighted the following issues for consideration by the Head of
Finance during the formulation of the Budget.
Need to support Tidy Towns initiatives on our Islands as well as the mainland.
Need to include resources to assist in addressing Climate Change agenda.
Budget needed to improve signage in the Gaeltacht area.
Need to make funding available to support the Gallery, Dunfanaghy.
Public toilets at beaches to be extended to include facilities for people with a
disability.
Provision to progress a swimming pool for the Municipal District
Consideration towards increasing the budget for hedge cutting.
The need for a Disability Officer to be employed.
Consideration of a specific post of Tenant Liaison Officer within Housing.
Consideration of a Housing Capital Engineer in each MD to focus on strategic
development.
Adequate roads budget for maintenance and lining.
Dredging works at Dunfanaghy pier and Bunbeg Harbour.
Need to resource properly Housing and Roads Departments to minimise
external outsourcing of work.
Campaign needed to address gorse fires annually
Japanese Knotweed budget needed
Additional gritting of a 9 mile section near Ardaghey
3. The Head of Finance discussed some of the issues raised with Members in detail and
advised he would consider further prior to the Budget meeting.
THIS CONCLUDED THE BUSINESS OF THE WORKSHOP
REPORT FROM WORKSHOP OF GLENTIES MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE HELD ON 8th October 2019 IN DUNGLOE PSC
Members present: Cllr. John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh
Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher
Cllr. Michéal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig
Cllr. Anthony Molloy
Cllr. Michael McClafferty
Cllr. Noreen McGarvey
Officials present: Michael McGarvey –A/Director Water & Environment
Service
Eamonn Brown – Area Manager, Housing & Corporate
Brendan McFadden – SEE, Roads Manager
Anne Marie Bonner- C.O. Housing & Corporate
Charles Sweeney – Administrative Officer, Community
Development
David Friel – Coastal Officer
Shauna Hoey – Youth Council
Mairead Cranley – Staff Officer Social Inclusion
1. Presentation – Youth Council
Presentation by Grainne McGlynn, Katie Clarke, and Éadaoin
Nic Con Uladh
Cllr O Fhearraigh congratulated the students on their
powerful video and presentation. Congratulations were also
expressed to Grainne McGlynn on becoming chairperson of
Youth Council.
Following a lengthy discussion the committee gave full
support to the group going forward.
Cllr Gallagher expressed an interest in providing a nurse for
schools to deal with physical and mental health issues.
The group asked for the support of the Cllrs at a meeting
EnACT the ACT - 18th October 2019 in Dublin.
This concluded the Business of the Workshop.
REPORT FROM WORKSHOP OF GLENTIES MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
COMMITTEE HELD ON 8th October 2019 IN DUNGLOE PSC
Members present: Cllr. John Sheamais Ó Fearraigh
Cllr. Marie Therese Gallagher
Cllr. Michéal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig
Cllr. Anthony Molloy
Cllr. Michael McClafferty
Cllr. Noreen McGarvey
Officials present: Michael McGarvey –A/Director Water & Environment
Service
Eamonn Brown – Area Manager, Housing & Corporate
Brendan McFadden – SEE, Roads Manager
Anne Marie Bonner- C.O. Housing & Corporate
Charles Sweeney – Administrative Officer, Community
Development
Bryan Cannon - Divisional Manager for Water Capital
& Environment Division
Pauric Feely – W & E Division
Frankie McGinley - W & E Division
1. Presentation –Rural Water
A presentation was given by the Rural Water
Department. Cllrs acknowledged the great work being
done in this area and thanked Bryan Cannon for the
informative presentation.
This concluded the Business of the Workshop
Municipal District of Glenties
12 November 2019
_________________________________________
Community Development Division _________________________________________
CLÁR / AGENDA
1. Report on recent activity in the Community Development Division
1.1 Public Participation Network - PPN
1.2 Gaelfit
1.3 Ranganna Gaeilge
1.4 YOURS Project
1.5 Donegal Youth Council
1.6 Donegal Choir of Ages – Ceol le Chéile
1.7 Pride of Place
Community & Planning Directorate
Community Development Division
Activity / Project Title Public Participation Network (PPN)
Project
Description/Activity
Link through which organisations from the community & voluntary sector have a voice on Council decision making bodies and other structures
Budget (if applicable)
€80,000.00 per annum
Progress to date within the last two months inclusive of current status
PPN membership now stands at 559 registered organisations with 54 representatives on 22 different committees and structures The PPN secretariat continues to meet on a monthly basis to coordinate the functioning of the PPN in conjunction with the Resource Worker. Annette McGrenra has been appointed as the PPN Support Worker which is a very welcomed development. Donegal PPN made submissions on the Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 and the Draft Scheme for the Establishment and Operation of the Strategic Policy Committee 2019-2024. Donegal PPN in conjunction with Ulster Community Bank held three Community Safety Workshops over the last few weeks in the Glenties, Letterkenny & Stranorlar Municipal Districts. Speakers included Community Garda-Crime Prevention, Muintir na Tíre, Gibson & Associates Solicitors-Will Making, Community Banker-Financial Safety, Fraud & Scams, Road Safety Authority, HSE Safegaurding Vulnerable Adults, Social Prescribers etc. Many groups exhibited, showcasing their work within the Community. Donegal MD’s event takes place on 21st October in Inver Community Centre 7pm - 9pm. Date and venue for the Inishowen Event TBD.
Donegal PPN has purchased a Property Marking Machine and will hold workshops in the Municipal Districts when training is provided. Elections for new Secretariat Members and PPN Representatives will be held within the next few weeks with training to be held for all. Re- Registration of PPN Groups will take place later in the year. Workshops for a Vision for Community Wellbeing will take place over the next few months.
Project Targets for the next bi-monthly/quarterly* reporting period
Secretariat Meeting 24th October Regional PPN Meeting 4th November National RW Meeting 13th November Environment Linkage Group Meeting 19th November
Contact Person (to include telephone number & e-mail address)
Mary Clyde / Annette McGrenra 074 9153900 [email protected]
Activity / Project Title
GaelFit
Project Description/Activity
Cúrsa Aclaíochta trí mheán na Gaeilge
Budget
€70 x 12 seachtain – dhá rang in aghaidh na seachtaine
Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of current status
Seo an dara bhliain don chúrsa GaelFit a bheith ar siúl ag Rannóg na Gaeilge. Cúrsa aclaíochta atá curtha ar fáil trí mheán na Gaeilge do bhaill tofa agus do bhaill foirne na Comhairle. Tá GaelFit ar siúl in Ionad Aclaíochta Uforea Fitness i Leitir Ceanainn agus is é Seán Ó Curráin atá i mbun an ranga. Tugann Seán na treoracha os ard agus as Gaeilge agus spreagtar na rannpháirtithe an Ghaeilge a labhairt. Bíonn amhráin Ghaeilge ar siúl san Ionad Aclaíochta fad is atá an rang GaelFit ar siúl. Bíonn meascán de spinéal agus aclaíochta urláir mar chuid den seisiún traenála. Bhíonn na seisiúin traenalá ar siúl gach Dé Máirt agus gach Déardaoin ó 5.20pm go dtí 6.20pm. Tugtar eolas faoi bhia folláin do na rannpháirtithe agus glacfar na meáchain fosta (daofa siúd ar mhian leo é). Spás do 12 dhuine ar an chúrsa seo.
Project Targets for the next quarterly reporting period
Ag brath ar éileamh, leanfar ar aghaidh leis an chúrsa seo sa bhliain úr.
Contact Person
Róise Ní Laifeartaigh Rannóg na Gaeilge [email protected]
Activity / Project Title
Ranganna Gaeilge sa Chomhairle
Project Description/Activity
Ranganna Gaeilge – dhá leibhéal – bun rang agus meán rang ag leanstan siollabas TEG A2 agus B1
Budget
Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of current status
Tá tús curtha le ranganna Gaeilge sna hIonaid seo a leanas – Áras an Chontae, Leifear, Ionad Seirbhíse Poiblí ar an Chlochán Liath, i mBaile Dhún na nGall, Leitir Ceanainn agus i gCarn Domhnach. Dhá leibhéal – bun rang agus meán rang agus ranganna ar siúl le linn uaireanta oibre. Rang faoi leith ar siúl i Leifear do ghlanfhoghlaimeoirí ar fad – sé sin, do dhaoine nach raibh deis acu ar chúis amháin nó ar chúis eile, an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim roimhe seo. Maireann gach rang uair agus ceathrú agus beidh rogha ag rannpháirtithe scrúdú Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) a dhéanamh ag deireadh an tréimshe agus caílíocht aitheanta a bhaint amach. Ranganna ar fáil do bhaill foirne agus do bhaill tofa na Comhairle. Sin ráite, coibhriú leis an ETB agus sásta líon áirithe daoine a thabhairt isteach chuig na ranganna a bhfuil spás iontu ach tús áite do bhaill na Comhairle.
Project Targets for the next quarterly reporting period
Ag brath ar éileamh, leanfar ar aghaidh leis an chúrsa seo sa bhliain úr.
Contact Person
Róise Ní Laifeartaigh Rannóg na Gaeilge [email protected]
Activity / Project Title YOURS Project – Youth & Old, Understanding, Remembering & Sharing.
Project Description/Activity
Intergenerational Project
Budget
€150,000
Progress to date within the last two months/quarter* -inclusive of current status
Completion of the Arts and Cultural Activity – Intergenerational Dance Group – Rehearsals/classes were held weekly from July to September with a finale performance for family and friends held on 28th September. Huge benefits gained for youth and old, learning from each other and having fun at the same time.
Addressing Stereotypes Activity – ‘Walk & Ponder’ groups have been established in the Raphoe and Ballyshannon areas. Young
and old come together and walk (facilitated by the Sports Partnership) followed by a discussion over a cuppa. Various guest speakers in attendance on some of the nights; Jigsaw, RSA, Mental Health – Bill Vaughan. Healthy Cooking demonstration held week 14th October.
Wellbeing & Physical Activity – Facilitator procured to develop and facilitate a ‘Males’ Active Programme in the South Inishowen area. Launch of Project – The YOURS Project was launched on 09th October 2019 in the County Museum.
Contact Person
(to include telephone number & e-mail address)
Sharleen Tinney
Staff Officer
[email protected] / 0870574901
Activity / Project
Title Donegal Youth Council
Project
Description/Activity
The Donegal Youth Council is a group of young people aged 12-18 years, who identify issues and promote projects to improve the lives of young people in Donegal. Donegal Youth Council aim to represent the views and opinions of the Youth of Donegal, by building and strengthening links with people and ogranisations that impact all of our lives. Everything they do is in the interest of Young People and they strive to be the best that they can be for the Youth of Donegal
Budget (if applicable)
Progress to date
within the last two
months inclusive of current status
County Meetings have taken place on the following dates: 22/08/2019 – During this meeting DYC members gave an update on meeting that were attended. We had Fiona Boyle and Merisa McGettigan from the Smoking Sensation Service to talk about the effects of smoking and what enforcements need to be made within the community to reduce the temptation for young people. 21/09/2019 - During this meeting DYC members gave an update on meeting that were attended and upcoming events. DYC members decided on roles for members on the day of the AGM. Sinead from Break out will performed a work shop with DYC members to create a greater awareness of the LGBT community. 29/10/2019 - During this meeting DYC members gave an update on meeting that were attended. Lisa O’Hagan from the HSE and Eilish McArt from the Eylash clinic completed a workshop with the DYC members around STI’s as there is an increase of STI’s within young people of their age group and wanted to gain more knowledge to create a campaign in the new year. 08/10/2019 – The Glenties Municipal District presented to the Councillors on their work to date. The Youth Council received great support and recognition for their work. Regional meetings take place on a monthly basis. Representation on the following Committees;
Road Safety Working Group Donegal Youth Council members have attended monthly meetings with the Road Safety Working Group. On the 8th and 9th of October Donegal Youth Council members assisted in the facilitation of the Annual Road Show to promote Road Safety.
CYPSC Anne Timony Meehan attended the DYC monthly meeting on the 29/10/2019. Three Donegal Youth Council members have completed a short video focusing on the importance of being included in Society. They choose to discuss three different areas. They are as follows; being included in the education system, being included in employment and as a sibling looking on for her younger sister and how the public should act. This video will be shown at the Inclusive Training Careers and Lifestyle Fair on the 16th of November. Also a number of Donegal Youth Council members will be facilitating on the day. On the 26th of September Donegal Youth Council members gave a presentation to CYPSC a presentation on their work to date. This was a great opportunity for the different services to become aware of the Donegal Youth council’s work to date and extended support was offered as a result.
Cross Border Project Working Group NW Ministry of Youth Two members were elected, Conor Malone and Lily Cory. As there is a level of commitment involved there will be a trial period. If there is too much pressure their positions will be rotated. Donegal Youth Council members will have to complete NW paperwork and this will be made available
Donegal ETB Youth Working Group Paddy explained that the last ETB meeting was cancelled and that a date was not given for the next one. Paddy agreed that there are seats there for DYC members and that he will contact once a date has been given to invite DYC members along. Regional/National Events On the 6th of September Donegal Youth Council Members were involved in the HPV Campaign. During this process Donegal Youth Council members were involved in a briefing which was delivered by Pauline Gallagher from the HSE Area Medical Officer. The following information was published in the Donegal News Paper; “ #ProtectOurFuture On Tuesday, August 27th the HSE launched the 2019/20 schools HPV vaccine programme. The HPV vaccine is now being given to all first year students in secondary school, including girls and, for the first time, boys. HPV is a virus that can cause cervical cancer, and other cancers in both women and men. The HPV vaccine will protect young people from HPV related cancers when they grow up. The uptake of the HPV vaccine has a participation rate of approximately 70%, which is an increase of 20% points since 2017. Back in 2008, the Donegal Youth Council of the time campaigned for the rollout of the HPV Vaccination for girls. The current Donegal Youth
Council is keen to support this important work by encouraging young people to ‘get the facts’, which is one of the key messages of the HPV campaign. In preparation for this, a sub-group of youth councillors, met with the HSE Area Medical Officer for a briefing on the virus, the importance of the HPV vaccination and the schools programme. The sub-group were able to ask questions so they are well informed. When asked what messages they took from the session, one Youth Councillor said, “know where your information is coming from and get the facts” while another commented “the vaccine is free and it can change your life.” The next steps will be for the Youth Council to promote the key messages, to their followers via their instagram and twitter accounts, throughout the rollout of the school’s programme, and also through discussions with their families and friends. The Donegal Youth Council is one of 31 Comhairle na nÓg’s throughout the country, so their message will be wide-reaching. The sub group will report back to the wider Youth Council at their next county-wide meeting. However, in the meantime, all youth councillors have received information on the campaign. With high uptake of the HPV vaccine there is the potential to save 112 lives each year by preventing the most common strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer and other cancers. The HPV vaccine now protects against 9 out of 10 HPV cancers. The HPV virus can cause cancers and conditions that can affect boys too, making it extremely important for all young people to get the vaccine. This year Ireland will join over 20 other countries including the UK in giving HPV vaccine to boys and girls in 1st year of secondary school. The vaccine is endorsed by major medical and scientific bodies worldwide including the World Health Organization, the Centres for Disease Control in the USA, the EU funded European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and the International Federation of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Get the facts at www.immunisation.ie and www.hpv.ie and watch the HSE’s new and informative videos, featuring the Houston Family from Donegal, whose daughter will be receiving the HPV vaccine this year. Follow the Donegal Youth Council on @DonegalYouth #donegalyouthcouncil”
On the 10th of September Donegal Youth Council Members attended the Regional Event in Sligo where other Comhairle from Sligo, Galway Mayo, Leitrim and Roscommon participated. This event involved the workshops to decide on the action being taken by the new National Youth Council members. One of our Letterkenny Municipal District members have been elected onto the new National Youth Council to represent Donegal who was present on the day. Climate action was the choose topic for the New National Youth Council.
On the 20th of September Donegal Youth Council Members were out inforce to get their voices heard in Global Climate Strike that was held in Letterkenny on the Square.
On the 7th of October Donegal Youth Council were involved in the #mywee5 campaign in partnership with Jigsaw. Through this week they got members of different services involved in the promotion of this campaign. The aim of the campaign is to promote positive mental health by showing everyone some simple things they can do to help improve their mental wellbeing through the FIVE-A-DAY. They include CONNECT, BE ACTIVE, TAKE NOTICE, GET INVOLVED and GIVE!
Donegal Youth Council members have been sitting on the LCAPP
steering committee. On the 30th of September Letterkenny
Community Action on Alcohol in partnership with the Alcohol
Forum held an Awards night for work that has been complete by
individuals or groups in the community to raise an awareness of
the effects of Alcohol. Our Donegal Youth Council Mayor Grainne
McGlynn accepted an award on behalf of Donegal Youth Council
for recognition of their work.
On the 4th of October Donegal Youth Council Members attended
the Connecting for Life Seminar in the Central Hotel Donegal
town. At this event they launched their video called “What’s your
relationship with Alcohol”. This video displayed the effects of
alcohol within young people and not being able to connect the
emotions with feelings. Also members co-facilitated a workshop
on the day to gather information on a way forward to tackle the
issues relating to Alcohol in their community.
Donegal Youth Council members were involved in Enact the Act in
the Buswell Hotel in Dublin on the 18/10/2019. During this
Donegal Youth Council members were interviewed by TodayFM,
i104FM and News Talk. Highland Radio also wrote an article on
the Donegal Youth Council’s actions and interview. The link is as
follows; http://www.highlandradio.com/2019/10/18/donegal-
youth-council-joins-in-calls-for-minimum-alcohol-pricing/
The speech that was read out on the day by one of the Donegal
Youth Council members is as follows;
What the alcohol enact means to Young People from the West of
Ireland
“Good afternoon, my name is Amylee and I am part of Donegal
Youth Council and I am here to tell you what the alcohol act
means to young people from the west of Ireland. This act means
protecting our future, it means protecting our children, our
families and our communities from harm.
It means creating an environment that supports a low risk
approach to alcohol consumption. It also means that the next
generation don’t have to grow up in a society where it is known
that alcohol is having a massive negative impact on them and their
well-being.
Our children, our families and our communities will thank our
officials and government ministers who are determined to save
our lives and their lives in the future by enforcing the act.
I think that this act is very important because I personally feel that
for my age or younger, to walk into our local shops and see
alcohol displayed so openly is upsetting. This also applies to
posters on shop windows advertising alcohol for sale.
I find it disturbing that there is significantly more promotion of
alcohol than there is for positive mental health. When you
consider the negative effect that alcohol has on mental health,
you realize that something needs to be done to discourage this
type of behaviour, that’s why this act is so important. Alcohol has
always been an accepted part of Irish culture, and the fact that
society knows more about the price of alcohol than it does about
mental health issues, is no longer an acceptable social norm. Is
this the type of society we want our young people to grow up in?
More needs to be done to discourage young people from drinking
and to break the widespread reputation that Ireland is a drinking
nation. More must also be done to educate young people on the
physical and mental negative effects of alcohol. It is not a personal
issue, it effects families and communities.
I am asking everyone here today to show how negative alcohol
can be instead, of glamourizing it.
Our journey started from scratch making this video. We wanted to
create visual imagery that would capture the effects of alcohol use
within young people and the effects that follow.
This was completed by storyboarding our ideas, to scripting and
filming and getting the end result that you will see here today.
Through the process we did not have to use our imagination as
these are situations that are happening on a daily basis and can
quickly escalate.
There are hidden messages throughout the video that you will
have to watch more than once to grasp. We hope that this shows
the impact of not being able to control and understand emotions
and as a result act in a certain way to help numb the feelings.
Thank you for listening.”
Donegal Youth Council members have continued their work with
the Older Persons Council and attended a “Brain Storming
Session” to create ideas on how the groups can work together and
are sitting on the YOURS steering committee.
Members attended the launch of the YOURS project held on the
9th of October in the Letterkenny Museum. At this event one
member gave a short speech on what it was link to be involved in
the project to date.
On the 23rd of October Donegal Youth Council held the Annual
General Meeting. Young people were invited from all across
Donegal which included schools and services. This year the AMG
focused on “Minding Your Mental Health”. In total 148 young
people attended this event along with 18 teachers and 12 project
workers.
Alongside the event a workshop was completed for teachers to
improve the awareness of the Donegal Youth Council and open up
better lines of communication.
On a monthly basis DYC members have attended the;
- LCAAP,
- Road Safety Working Group,
- Health Form,
- Breakout,
- Connect For Life,
- YOURS Steering Committee,
- Health and Wellbeing Sub Committee,
- Alcohol Fourm.
Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donegalyouthcouncil/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donegalyouthcouncil/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonegalYouth
Comhairle: https://www.comhairlenanog.ie/local-
comhairle/donegal/ Updated on a regular basis.
Project Worker
PW Shauna Hoey has attended all of the meeting with Donegal
Youth Council members. PW attended the quarterly training in
Tubbercurry with other Comhairle workers. PW attended Jigsaw
training.
Project Targets for
the next bi-
monthly/quarterly* reporting period
Current/Future Work Load until December Our Newly Elected Mayor, Deputy Mayor and National Representative and two other Donegal Youth Council members will attend our regional networking event in Sligo to discuss the topics that will be debated in the Dail na nÓg on the 23rd of November. On the 16th of November Donegal Youth Council will help facilitate the Inclusive Training Careers and Lifestyle Fair.
Contact Person (to include telephone number & e-mail address)
Mairead Cranley [email protected] Shauna on 0867812720 or [email protected]
Activity / Project Title
Age Friendly County Intergenerational Choir
Project Description/Activity
Donegal’s first ever intergenerational choir has been established by the Older Persons Council as part of the Donegal Age Friendly Strategy. Donegal Age Friendly Strategy aims to enhance to the health and well being of those living in the county. The choir is called “Ceol le Chéile” which means coming together sing and that is exactly what this choir does by bring children and older people together.
Budget (if applicable)
Progress to date within the last two months/quarter* -inclusive of current status
The Choir now has up to 100 participants coming from each of the 5 Municipal Districts with Older people aged up 88 years of age and children aged 7 to 12 years. The choir will perform Christmas performances in St Josephs nursing home on the 5th of December to light the tree of remembrance at 6pm in Stranorlar, and a Carol service at St Conals Church in Glenties at 6pm on the 15th of December
Project Targets for the next bi-monthly/quarterly* reporting period
Choir rehearsals continue every Friday in Letterkenny.
Contact Person (telephone number & e-mail address)
Mairead Cranley Social Inclusion Unit [email protected]
Activity / Project Title
IPB Pride of Place 2019
Project Description/Activity
IPB Pride of Place is an all-island competition that acknowledges the work that communities are doing all over the island of Ireland. The competition focus is about people coming together to shape, change and improve daily lives in their communities.
Budget (if applicable)
Progress to date within the last two months/quarter* -inclusive of current status
Local Pride of Place Awards took place in Letterkenny on the 1st Nov 2019. The purpose of Donegal County Council’s Pride of Place Award is to acknowledge the positive and extraordinary work being done every day by communities all around the county. Early in July the four community groups being awarded here today demonstrated their “Pride of Their Place” directly to Cooperation Ireland’s Pride of Place adjudicators in the form of oral presentation, exhibitions of community activities and culture, and by a tour of the area highlighting the aspects that they are particularly proud of. The four groups will now go forward to the National Pride of Place Awards in Kilkenny in November. The groups are;
1. Falcarragh Parish Development
2. Destination Dungloe Development Group
3. Greencaslte Community Development
4. Donegal Town Community Chambers
Project Targets for the next bi-monthly/quarterly* reporting period
National Pride of Place Awards will take place in Kilkenny on the 30th of November. Members of each of the four groups will attend, with the winners been announced on the night.
Contact Person (to include telephone number & e-mail address)
Mairead Cranley [email protected]
ENVIRONMENT REPORT – November 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 last (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” says Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer with Donegal County Council “and we 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 Donegal Men's Shed Showcase was a great event and opportunity for anyone who might be interested in finding out more about Men’s Sheds, what they do and how to get more involved” says Kathleen Bonner, Donegal Men’s Shed Co-ordinator. 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 [email protected]
Activity / Project Title
National Reuse Month - October
Project Description/Activity
School Bikes Africa: - Campaign now closed.
Once again the early results of this campaign are showing 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. Dungloe Going Green sustainable community initiative: Fashion upcycling & fashion fix and mend workshop with Deirdre Wilson, Dressmaker took place on Thursday 10th October 7pm -8.30 Rosses CDP, this was a very enjoyable evening with lots of repairing carried out. Dungloe Going Green sustainable community initiative: Basic Bike Maintenance Workshops with Declan Quinn, Dungloe Garden and Bikes took place on Thursday 17th October 7pm - 9pm Rosses CDP &Thursday 24th October 7pm - 9pm Rosses CDP. Again, these two workshops were very enjoyable evenings with participants learning lots of new skills on how to maintain and repair their bicycles. 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
COASTAL MANAGEMENT/PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
Activity / Project Title
Port Arthur access improvement works.
Progress to date
The deadline of October 29th for receipt of costs from contractors to conduct upgrade works to the access to Port Arthur beach has now passed. A preferred bidder can be selected and the project advanced.
Contact Person
David Friel 087 7801596
Activity / Project Title
Carrickfinn Car Park
Progress to date
Improvement works have now been completed at Carrickfinn Beach car park. This work was generously facilitated by the Carrickfinn Trust. The new fencing work prevents the public traversing the dunes from the car park which was resulting in degradation of the EU Designated Site.
Signage which was duplicated was removed and streamlined
New chestnut paling fencing with duplicate signs removed
Contact Person
David Friel 087 7801596
Activity / Project Title
Inishfree Bay and Gweebarra Bay Coastal Flooding and Erosion Risk Management Study Tender
Project Description/Activity
Funding of Minor Works & Coastal Erosion was provided to Donegal County Council from the Office of Public Works (OPW) to examine the current processes affecting its coastline and risks to areas of concern. The areas of the Glenties MD coastline for evaluation includes;
Gweebarra Bay
Maghery
Inishfree Bay (Carrickfinn Peninsula)
Magheroarty A letter of appointment has now issued resulting from a recent competitive tender process to appoint a consultant to conduct the Inishfree Bay and Gweebarra Bay Coastal Flooding and Erosion Risk Management Study.
Contact Person
David Friel 087 7801596
Activity / Project Title
Drumnatinney Beach Car Park
Project Description/Activity
The Drumnatinney Beach car park surface has been repaired following a busy summer season. A contractor has been appointed to develop an outdoor shower facility at the car park. This outdoor shower and rinse tap will be a welcome addition to this Green Coast beach and of use to its many bathers, surfers and visitors. It is anticipated work will commence shortly on site following agreements with Roads.
Contact Person
David Friel 087 7801596
Activity / Project Title
Arranmore Public Conveniences
Progress to date
The deadline of October 31st for receipt of costs from contractors to conduct upgrade works at the Arranmore Public Conveniences has now passed. A preferred bidder can be selected and the project advanced.
Contact Person
David Friel 087 7801596
Community, Enterprise & Planning Service Planning Services Report
Glenties MD Meeting 12th November 2019
Item Update
1 Development Applications
(1) Statistics County Totals Year to End October 2019:
Applications received 315
Granted 235
Refused 23
Deferred 90
Decided in under 2 months 178
Invalid 53
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
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 Glenties MD October
New Cases 5
Closed Cases 8
Outstanding cases on record since 2012
171
3
Notes & Monthly Schedule
Planning Clinics:
20th November
11th December 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. These quotations have been assessed, a recommendation has been made, and it is hoped to make an appointment imminently. The Brief shall include at least one presentation to the Inishowen Members. 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 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
GLENTIES MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
MEETING
12th
November 2019
Roads & Transportation Agenda
1. Follow up to Issues raised at last MD Meeting.
Report has / will issue in advance of the MD Meeting to
the Member that raised the query.
2. Roadwork’s Programme 2019 – Verbal Update.
3. Agree a Date in January 2020 for a Roads Workshop
to review 2020 Programmes eg Level of Service for
Maintenance Activities, Restoration Improvement
Programme etc
4. AOB
12th
NOVEMBER 2019
HOUSING AGENDA
1. Grants – Update at Meeting
2. Progress Report – Casual Vacancies
3. 2016 Tenant Purchase (Incremental) Scheme
1. PROGRESS REPORT SOCIAL HOUSING PROGRAMME AT 05/11//2019
(a) Grants
Housing Aid for Older People Grants
Year Total Approved Cancelled/
Refused
Applicant Further Info
Referred
to Eng
Pending
2019 57 42 3 8 4 12
Housing Adaptation Grants
Year Total Approved Cancelled/
Refused
Applicant Further Info
Referred
to Eng
Referred
to OT
Pending
2019 18 3 3 4 3 4 11
Mobility Aids Grants
Year Total Approved Cancelled/
Refused
Applicant Further Info
Referred
to Eng
Referred
to OT
Pending
2019 43 12 9 11 8 3 22
2. PROGRESS REPORT – CASUAL VACANCIES AT 05/11/2019
Glenties
MD
Beds Vacant
From
Current Status
Ardara
2 bed 19/07/2019 Deadline for receipt of
Tenders is 13th
November
Burtonport
2 bed, 2 storey 25/07/2019 To be tendered
3 bed, 2 storey 08/08/2019 To be tendered
3 bed, 2 storey 02/10/2019 To be tendered
Creeslough
2 bed 28/02/2019 To be tendered
3 bed 07/08/2019 To be tendered
Doochary
2 bed, bungalow 16/09/2019 To be tendered
Dungloe
5 bed 26/04/2019 To be tendered
2 bed, bungalow 09/07/2019 Contractor appointed.
1 bed, bungalow 21/08/2019 To be tendered
Derrybeg
3 bed 15/07/2019 Contractor appointed
2 bed, bungalow 15/08/2019 To be tendered
Dunfanaghy
3 bed 18/04/2019 To be tendered
Falcarragh
3 bed 01/03/2019 To be re-tendered
3. 2016 TENANT PURCHASE (Incremental) SCHEME
Glenties Municipal District
Applications received from 2016 to 05/11/2019
2016 Tenant Purchase (Incremental) Scheme
Year Applications
Received Invalid Withdrawn Ineligible Valid
*Applic cannot be
processed at present
Total No. of Valid
Applications for Processing
Offer Letters Issued
Purchase monies paid & house sold
2016 22 1 1 4 16 0 16 0 0
2017 12 0 0 0 12 2 10 2 0
2018 7 1 0 1 5 0 5 23 1
2019 5 0 0 1 4 0 4 5 6
Totals: 46 2 1 6 37 2 35 30 7
*Legal matter, unauthorised development