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Annual Report 2015 Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 COMHAIRLE CHONTAE NA GAILLIMHE GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL TUARASCÁIL BHLIANTÚIL 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Galway County Council County HallProspect Hill Co. Galway Tel: (091) 509 000Fax: (091) 509 010 Web: www.galway.ie Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 CONTENTS MISSION STATEMENT 03 MESSAGE FROM THE CATHAOIRLEACH 04 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE INTERIM 05 GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS 06 ELECTED MEMBERS BY MUNICIPAL DISTRICTS 07 GENERAL INFORMATION 12 GOVERNANCE IN GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL 16 CORPORATE STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 19 PROGRESS REPORT ON THE GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL CORPORATE PLAN 2015 – 2019 20 CORPORATE, HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES UNIT 21 ENVIRONMENT AND WATER SERVICES 66 PLANNING, COMMUNITY, ENTERPRISE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES UNIT 79 ROADS & TRANSPORTATION, MARINE AND GENERAL SERVICES UNIT 111 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT 130 1 | P a g e Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 132 ANNUAL SERVICE DELIVERY PLAN 2015 145 STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEE REPORTS 172 MUNICIPAL DISTRICT REPORTS 179 COUNCIL NOMINEES TO COMMITTEES AND OTHER BODIES 184 CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY THE ELECTED MEMBERS 188 TRAINING EVENTS ATTENDED BY THE ELECTED MEMBERS 191 ELECTED MEMBERS EXPENSES 194 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL 197 OFFICES OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL 200 UPDATE ON DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME 2015 201 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2015 202 Important Note: Copies of the Annual Report are available on request in alternate formats contact : Corporate Services Section Áras an Chontae Prospect Hill Galway Tel: 091- 509000 or email [email protected] 2 | P a g e Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 MISSION STATEMENT To provide civic leadership and effective democratic representation, while leading on sustainable economic, social, cultural and community development and delivering co- ordinated, effective and good value services, aimed at realising the full potential of the County of Galway. CORE VALUES:- Vision for Galway County Council Democratic Helpful Galway County Council will be a local authority with strategic capacity, good Progressive governance, effective civic leadership and Accountable with committed staff working effectively with its partners. Value for Money 3 | P a g e Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 MESSAGE FROM THE CATHAOIRLEACH OF THE COUNTY OF GALWAY As Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, it gives me great pleasure to introduce on behalf of Galway County Council, this Annual Report which records the progress of services delivered in 2015. Galway County Council is among the largest public service providers in the County, and as such we have a responsibility and an obligation to provide a quality service to all our customers. As a local authority we seek to continually improve the economic, social, cultural and physical infrastructure across the County through the provision of a range of services including housing, roads, water, planning, library, fire, motor tax and veterinary services. The Annual Cathaoirleach Awards Ceremony in the Claregalway Hotel which I hosted on 26th November was attended by over two hundred and fifty people and was a highlight for me. The Awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity throughout County Galway. I wish to sincerely thank all those involved and to acknowledge all local community activists for their dedication to enhancing their local communities. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Chief Executive Interim, the Executive Team and staff for the tremendous work they carry out on a daily basis for the development of this County. I would also like to thank former Councillor Mary Hoade who presided as Mayor for the first six months in 2015 and also thank my colleagues on the Council for their support and co-operation during my period as Cathaoirleach. Is onóir mhór dom an tréimhse atá caite agam mar Cathaoirleach ar an gContae breá seo. Ba mhaith liom mo bhuíochas a chuir in iúl as ucht an comhoibriú iontach a fuair mé ó fheidhmeannaigh na Comhairle, na Comhairleoirí eile agus pobal na Gaillimhe fré chéile. Cé go bhfuil dúshláin mhór romhainn táim cinnte go bhfuil ar chumas an Chontae seo tarraingt le chéile agus oibriú i dtreo todhchaí thairbheach dúinn ar fad. Cllr. Peter Roche Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway 4 | P a g e Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE INTERIM As Chief Executive Interim I welcome the publication of the Annual Report for 2015 which highlights the ongoing valuable work, and some of the many achievements, of the Council during the year. Following the severe storms in 2014 the Council continued an extensive programme of repair of coastal infrastructure in the Conamara area while rainfall at the end of 2015 again reminded us of our exposure to severe weather events. Work continued on the delivery of infrastructure that is vital for the future development of the County such as the Dublin – Galway and Galway – Clifden Greenways and the urgently required ring road around Galway City. Significant progress was made on the completion of the M17 / M18 which is scheduled to open in early 2018. During 2015 a range of events and initiatives across various units were delivered under the Galway Commemorative Strategy for the Decade of Commemorations 2013 – 2023 and there was significant engagement and preparatory work for the marking of the centenary of the 1916 rising including the opening event in Rosmuc on 31st July 2015. Given the ongoing difficult financial position of the Council further attention was given to the area of revenue collection with a review of systems and procedures to ensure that the income due to the Council is maximized to the greatest extent possible. The County Development Plan 2015 – 2021 was adopted and together with the Local Economic Community Plan set a framework for the development of the County over the coming years. There was a strong focus on economic development including the launch of the Galway Economic Baseline Studies, the implementation of the REDZ initiative and the initiation of projects and strategies in areas such as Food and Tourism including the bids for European Region of Gastronomy 2018 and European Capital of Culture 2020. Galway County Council continued its approach to supporting local communities through a number of initiatives and grants and through its support of the Public Participation Network. This Annual Report details the many diverse services delivered by the Council in 2015. I would like to thank all staff for their achievements and contributions in this regard particularly having regard to the reduced resources available. The annual report also details the Council’s progress on delivering the strategic priorities, objectives and strategies of the Corporate Plan 2015 – 2019 complementing the progress report contained in the Council’s Budget Report 2016. I would like also to acknowledge and sincerely thank the Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway Cllr. Peter Roche and former Cathaoirleach Cllr Mary Hoade and all Elected Members for their collective input and support in responding to the challenges in 2015. Kevin Kelly Chief Executive Interim 5 | P a g e Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTORAL AREAS/MUNICIPAL DISTRICT In accordance with Statutory Instrument S.I. No. 50/2014 - County of Galway Local Electoral Areas and Municipal Districts Order 2014, “the County of Galway shall have Municipal Districts for the purposes of section 22A (inserted by the Local Government Reform Act 2014 (No. 1 of 2014) of the Local Government Act 2001 (No. 37 of 2001)”. The effect of the Order is to amend the division of County Galway into local electoral areas, to fix the number of members of Galway County Council to be elected for each such area and to determine the Municipal Districts for County Galway as follows: Electoral Area/Municipal District Map The following pages list the Elected Members of Galway County Council for each Electoral Area /Municipal District. 6 | P a g e Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF ATHENRY - ORANMORE Athenry – Oranmore Electoral Area 4.Cllr. Peter 1.Cllr. James 2.Cllr. Gabriel 3. Cllr. Jim Feeney Charity Cronnelly Cuddy 7. Cllr. 6. Cllr. 5. Cllr. Frank Malachy Martina Kearney Noone Kinane Councillors Telephone Mobile 1.Cllr. James Charity, Tonegurrane, Corrandulla, Co. Galway 087 2191792 2.Cllr. Gabriel Cronnelly, Cloonkeen, Athenry, Co. Galway 087 2066810 3.Cllr. Jim Cuddy, Lydican, Carnmore, Oranmore, Co. Galway 091 798136 087 6360242 4.Cllr. Peter Feeney, Ballydavid, Athenry, Co. Galway 091 844735 087 6812403 5.Cllr. Frank Kearney, Beechmount House, Lackagh, Turloughmore, 091 797167 085 1266133 Co. Galway (fax also) 6.Cllr. Martina Kinane, Stradbally North, Clarenbridge, Co. Galway 087 2692102 7.Cllr. Malachy Noone, Crusheen, Claregalway, Co. Galway 091 798297 087 1333711 7 | P a g e Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF BALLINASLOE Ballinasloe Electoral Area 2.Cllr. Donal 4. Cllr. Michael 5.Cllr. Aidan 1.Cllr. Tim 3.Cllr. Dermot Burke Connolly Donohue Broderick Connolly 6. Cllr Michael Finnerty Councillors Telephone Mobile 1.Cllr. Tim Broderick, Corraneena, Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9686896 087 2728058 2.Cllr. Donal Burke, Church Hill, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 087 2330131 3.Cllr. Dermot Connolly, Glennavaddogue, Aughrim, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9642986 086 0886160 4.Cllr. Michael Connolly, Moyloughmore, Moylough, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9679465 087 6829049 5.Cllr. Aidan Donohue, Gortfadda, Woodlawn, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9675615 087 2693105 6.Cllr. Michael Finnerty, Tobergrellan, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway 090 9643010 087 6133676 8 | P a g e Galway County Council Annual Report 2015 MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF CONAMARA Conamara Electoral Area 1.Cllr. Niamh 2. Seosamh Ó 3. Tomás Ó 4.Cllr. Tom 5. Cllr. Eileen Byrne Cualáin Curraoin Healy Mannion 6. Cllr. Noel Thomas 7.Cllr. Seán Ó 8. Cllr. Séamus 9. Cllr. Thomas Tuairisg Walsh Welby Councillors Telephone Mobile 1. Cllr Niamh Byrne, Clare, Oughterard, Co.
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