Minutes:
1. Resolution dated 30th April 2021 from Dun Laoighaire-Rathdown County Council to the Minister for Health in regard to epilepsy.
2. Resolution dated 30th April 2021 from Dun Laoighaire-Rathdown County Council to the Oireachtas Committee in regard to epilepsy.
3. Email dated 4th May 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Health in regard to Medical Cards.
4. Email dated 4th May 2021 from Holly Rhian Wilkinson in regard to raising awareness in improving animal rights/welfare of dogs in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
5. Resolution dated 7th May 2021 from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in regard to the protection of Native honeybees.
Councillor Justin Warnock said it is important that an all-Island approach be given in this regard.
6. Resolution dated 13th May 2021 from the Dun Laoighaire-Rathdown County Council calling for immediate termination of the current Planning and Development (Strategic Housing Developments) Regulations 2017.
7. Newsletter dated 15th May 2021 from the County Leitrim Society of New York.
8. Email received 21st May 2021 from Minister Heather Humphrey acknowledging receipt of Resolution passed by Leitrim County Council regarding funding for Community Groups re Bank Buildings.
9. Email received 24th May 2021 from Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence acknowledging receipt of Resolution passed by Leitrim County Council regarding ban on fracking.
10. Resolution from Meath County Council dated 20th May 2021 calling for the amendment to Circular LG 4/2019 to recognise where a member loses an immediate relative should NOT in that instance be subjected to a financial penalty under the 80% attendance of meetings rule.
11. Resolution dated 17th May 2021 from Limerick City and County Council in regard to one off Rural Housing.
12. Letter dated 24th May 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in regard to Resolution passed by Leitrim County Council in relation to the Tenant (Incremental) Purchase Scheme 2016.
Councillor Padraig Fallon proposed that a further letter issue to the Minister in this regard.
Cllr Fallon expressed his concern that there was no mention of those persons aged over 70 years of age and questioned if they are excluded from the scheme and he asked that this be examined.
Councillor Justin Warnock sought more clarity on the scheme and asked if a family member’s income can be taken into account.
13. Resolution dated 1st June 2021 from Sligo County Council in regard to Bereavement Leave.
All Members supported this motion.
14. Resolution dated 1st June 2021 from Sligo County Council in regard to stalking.
Councillor Justin Warnock and Councillor Fallon supported this.
15. Email dated 3rd June 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform regarding Resolution from Leitrim County Council in relation to a Decentralisation programme.
16. Letter dated 2nd June 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Tourism, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media in regard to support to local newspapers.
17. Email received 4th June 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Rural and Community in regard to Resolution passed by Leitrim County Council regarding the establishment of an Annual Fund for necessary capital works projects at cemeteries to specifically address the deterioration of pavements, boundary walls, etc.
18. Acknowledgement dated 3rd June 2021 from the Office of the Taoiseach in regard to Resolution passed by Leitrim County Council regarding a ban on fracking.
19. Acknowledgement dated 3rd June 2021 from the Office of An Taoiseach in regard to Resolution passed by Leitrim County Council in regard to Home Improvement Grants.
20. Letter dated 3rd June 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage in regard to income eligibility criteria for older people and people with disability scheme in respect of private houses.
21. Resolution dated 8th June 2021 from Carrickmacross-Castleblaney Municipal District in regard to measures to support people who are cared for in their homes.
22. Acknowledgement dated 8th June 2021 from the Office of An Taoiseach.
23. Letter dated 15th June 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine regarding Resolution passed by Leitrim County Council in regard to REAP.
24. Resolution dated 15th June 2021 from Mayo County Council regarding the Carer’s Allowance Scheme and the Carer’s Benefit Scheme.
25. Resolution dated 14th June 2021 from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in regard to implementation of BDS support in relation to PSNI/An Garda Síochána partnerships with Israeli security forces and companies with involvement in illegal Israeli settlements.
26. Resolution dated 24th June 2021 from Meath County Council in regard to the German Sparkasse Community Banking Model and the Transport Support Scheme.
27. Resolution dated 25th June 2021 from Waterford City and County Council in regard to adult literacy limitations.
28. Letter dated 26th June 2021 from Residents of Naomh Padraig, Drumshanbo in regard to LED street lights.
Councillor Enda McGloin said if a light is replaced, the replacement is an LED light in order to reduce overall cost.
Councillor Brendan Barry said the lights are very close to a house and the LED lights produce a strong glare and are very bright. Councillor Barry asked if a different type of bulb or different shield could be used, and he said any available information in relation to the health impact of LED lights would be welcome.
Mr Joseph Gilhooly said the spill effect and glare of the LED lights at this location will be examined. LED lighting has significant saving in terms of energy reduction. Leitrim County Council are implementing national policy in installing LED lights. This type of lighting will continue to be rolled out until such time as national policy in this regard is changed.
29. Resolution from Kerry County Council dated 28th June 2021 in regard to dedicated Home School Liaison Officer.
30. Resolution from Sligo County Council dated 29th June 2021 calling for funding to be made available for the provision of small wastewater treatment systems in local villages throughout the country.
31. Email received 30th June 2021 from the Office of the Minister for Transport in regard to the Local Improvement Scheme.
32. Resolution from Donegal County Council dated 30th June 2021 in regard to making patisiran available to everyone in the 26 counties who require this life saving drug.
33. Resolution from Donegal County Council dated 30th June 2021 regarding the treatment of families and friends of the Ballymurphy 10.
34. Resolution from Donegal County Council dated 30th June 2021 in regard to the Israeli Ambassador and staff in the Israeli Embassy.