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Ceantar Bardais Inis Eoghain Oifig Riarthóir na gCruinnithe Aras an Chontae Leifear 11 Deireadh Fómhair 2018 FOGRA CRUINNITHE Beidh Cruinniú de Ceantar Bardais Inis Eoghain ar siúl Dé Mháirt 16ú Deireadh Fómhair 2018, ag 1.00 r.n. in ISP Carn Domhnach. DO GACH BHALL DEN CEANTAR BARDAS INIS EOGHAIN A Chara, Iarrtar ort bheith i lathair ag an gcruinniú seo Ceantar Bardais Inis Eoghain. Tá Clar an Cruinnithe le seo. Mise, le meas Aeidín Ní Dhochartaigh p.p. Riarthóir Cruinnithe ***************************************************************** *********** Municipal District of Inishowen Office of Meetings Administrator County House Lifford 11 th October 2018 NOTICE OF MEETING A Meeting of the Municipal District of Inishowen will be held on Tuesday 16th October 2018 at 1.00p.m. in the Public Services Centre, Carndonagh. TO EACH MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF INISHOWEN Dear Councillor You are summoned to attend this meeting of the Municipal District of Inishowen. The Agenda is attached. Yours sincerely Aideen Doherty___________________ for Joe Peoples Meetings Administrator 1 AGENDA 1. Consideration of the Minutes of the Municipal District of Inishowen Meeting held on 10th September 2018 2. Environment Services (Blue 3. Housing, Corporate & Cultural Services (Yellow) 4. Community and Enterprise (Orange) 5. Planning Services (Green) 6. Roads & Transportation 7. Correspondence 2 MINUTES OF THE INISHOWEN MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING HELD IN THE PUBLIC SERVICES CENTRE, CARNDONAGH ON TUESDAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2018 AT 1.00pm Councillors Present: Cllrs Paul Canning, Albert Doherty, Nicholas Crossan, Martin McDermott, Martin Farren, Bernard McGuinness, Rena Donaghey, Cllr Michael Doherty and Jack Murray. Officials Present: Brendan O Donnell, A/Director of Service, Roads & Transportation, Seamus Hopkins, Area Manager, Roads and Transportation, Aideen Doherty, Area Manager Housing & Corporate, Ruth Diver, Executive Planner, Brian McBrearty, Environment, Jim McLaughlin, Executive Roads Engineer, Eamonn Mahon Executive Roads Engineer, Collette Beattie, Assistant Planner, Conservation Office, Mathew Byrne, Waste Regulation Officer ,Fiona Doherty, Development Officer, Community and Enterprise and Una Cresswell, A/Senior Staff Officer. Apologies: John G McLaughlin, Director of Services, Roads and Transportation Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager Community & Enterprise Reports Presented: Roads & Transportation Community & Enterprise Housing, Corporate & Cultural Service Planning Services Environment Services Adjournment of Meeting On the proposal of Cllr Nicholas Crossan and seconded by Cllr Paul Canning, it was agreed that the meeting would be adjourned for fifteen minutes and would commence at 1.15pm Petition Presented to Members of Inishowen Municipal District by Donagh Park Residents A petition from Donagh Park Residents group was presented to the members by Jim Coyle and Adam Hawes. The petition signed by two hundred and fifty eight people was in relation to the pedestrian bridge and walkway on the hospital grounds linking Donagh Park and Carndonagh hospital that was damaged by the flooding in 2017. Concerns were expressed that the area has become dangerous and some children were attempting to cross as the security fences had been thrown to the side. Also, it was noted that there was a huge drop either side of the bridge. It was requested that the relevant Council departments work in conjunction with the HSE to resolve the matter. Cllr Albert Doherty sought costings on the re-instatement of the walkway and the pedestrian bridge. The delegation was assured that the council were familiar with the area and will work in cooperation with the HSE to have the matter resolved as soon as possible. 18.58 Consideration of the Minutes of the Meeting of Inishowen Municipal District held on Tuesday 10th July 2018 at 1.00pm. On the proposal of Cllr Rena Donaghey and seconded by Cllr Paul Canning, the minutes of the July meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District meeting held on 10th July 2018 were agreed. 3 19.58.01 Correction of Minutes from Previous Meeting It was noted that 18.57.08 in the minutes should have read Cllr Martin McDermott and not Cllr Martin Farren. 18.58.02 Co Option of Cllr Mickey Doherty The members collectively welcomed Cllr Mickey Doherty to his first formal Inishowen Municipal District Meeting after being co-opted on to Donegal County Council to fill the post of Cllr John Ryan who had recently resigned from the council. Cllr Mickey Doherty said he was happy to be back as a member and looked forward to working with his fellow members. 18.59 COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE Fiona Doherty, Development Officer presented the Community and Enterprise Report to the members. 18.59.01 Swilly and Foyle Ferries Cllr Nicholas Crossan expressed his appreciation for the Foyle and Swilly Ferries on a very successful summer season. He said there was one year left on the contract for the Swilly Ferry and that a new contract should be sought. He proposed that the tendering process commence for 2020 -2024/25. This was seconded by Cllr Rena Donaghey. Cllr Paul Canning stated that in light of Brexit there may be issues that have to be explored regarding the Foyle Ferry. 18.59.02 An Grianan of Aileach Cllr Jack Murray said he welcomed the progress with regard to employing tour guides at An Grianan of Aileach. He added that tour guides would be of huge benefit to the site in attracting additional tourists and visitors. It was noted that a commitment from the Office of Public Works to commission a Conservation and Management Plan for the site was positive. Cllr Paul Canning expressed his view that the Office of Public Works was geared more to the protection of monuments rather than promoting tourism and that this could prove restrictive. He stated that the council needed to be very proactive in promoting its tourism potential to avoid restrictions being placed on the site. 18.59.03 Amazing Grace Initiative – Pride of Place 2018 Cllr Nicholas Crossan welcomed the short listing of the Amazing Grace Initiative as a finalist in the Pride of Place Awards 2018. He referred to the successful judging event he attended with the judges when they visited Buncrana in August. Fiona Doherty, Development Officer confirmed that the winners of the competition will be announced in Cork City Hall on 17 th November. 18.59.04 Dredging Licence – Swilly Ferry Cllr Donaghey said that she welcomed the dredging licence that has been acquired by Donegal County Council for eight years as was previously only acquired for six months at a time. She queried if the council could purchase its own dredger. 18.59.05 Visitor Management Plan Malin Head Cllr McDermott queried if the Visitor Management Plan at Malin head had been signed off on yet. He said that this needed to be prioritised by Donegal County Council and Failte Ireland. Fiona Doherty, Development Officer stated that it was in the process at being looked at by the council’s solicitors. 18.59.06 Rural Regeneration and Development Fund Cllr Martin McDermott stated that the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund proposals should have been on the agenda for discussion. The Members collectively expressed their dissatisfaction regarding the management of the three projects (Carndonagh, Glengad and Dunree) they put forward at workshops held in the Municipal District and that two additional projects at Swan Park 4 and Greencastle were agreed by the Executive without the Members approval at a workshop held in Lifford. Cllr Martin McDermott referred to the Carndonagh and Glengad applications in particular stating that he wasn’t satisfied with the manner in which they were been progressed. He added that he feared the Glengad funding application would not meet the funding deadline and was disappointed that the Carndonagh proposal endorsed by the Members may not proceed. Fiona Doherty provided the Members with an update on the status of the selected applications and outlined the timeframe in relation to the deadline for submission to the Department. A detailed discussion ensued. The Members were of the opinion that the Executive of the Council did not sufficiently follow up on the projects endorsed at the various workshop meetings. They requested that this message is conveyed to the Senior Management Team. Cllr Albert Doherty stated that a Council Official should be employed in the MD area with responsibility for the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund projects . 18.59.07 Town and Village Renewal Scheme Ballyliffen and Carndonagh Cllr McDermott requested an update on the Ballyliffen and Carndonagh Village Renewal Schemes. He stated that groups from Carndonagh have applied for Town and Renewal Schemes but turned down as other projects were not completed. 18.59.08 Inishowen Development Partnership Cllr McGuinness suggested that Inishowen members meet with Inishowen Development Partnership so that an update on programmes could be provided. 18.59.09 Explore Inishowen It was noted that there was a previous request to invite Explore Inishowen to an Inishowen Municipal District meeting to seek information on its proposals for 2019. 18.59.10 Walks and Trails Cllr McGuinness advised that he was speaking to Walks and Trails Officer, Francis Conaghan and that it should be noted that there is great potential in several areas in Inishowen for the development of walks and trails. 18.59.11 Inishowen 100 Route Cllr McGuinness suggested that the Inishowen 100 scenic route requires attention and should not be neglected. It could be added on as an additional attraction to the Wild Atlantic Way and promoted by Failte Ireland. 18.59.12 Greenways Cllr Canning suggested that the council should progress the Derry to Carrigans off road walkway as it is a fabulous walkway with huge potential. He proposed that this should be put on the agenda for potential cross border funding before it may become too late to do so with Brexit. This was seconded by Cllr Crossan. It was agreed that a letter should be sent to the North West Regional Cross Border group seeking discussions for the progression of the proposal with a view to allocating funding from the North West Strategic Development Fund.