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Annual Report 2016 1 Contents Foreword by Cathaoirleach ........................................................................................ 3 Introduction by Chief Executive ................................................................................. 4 District Map /Mission Statement ............................................................................... 5 List of Members of Monaghan County Council .......................................................... 6 Finance Section ..............................................................................................................8 Corporate Services........................................................................................................10 Information Systems ....................................................................................................17 Human Resources.........................................................................................................19 Municipal District Reports Castleblayney-Carrickmacross …………………………………………………………………………..21 Ballybay Clones …………………………………………………………………………………………………25 Monaghan ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..30 Museum .......................................................................................................................34 Library ..........................................................................................................................37 Arts ..............................................................................................................................42 Heritage .......................................................................................................................44 Tourism ........................................................................................................................49 Health and Safety .........................................................................................................52 Fire and Civil Protection................................................................................................54 Water Services .............................................................................................................58 Housing and Building ....................................................................................................61 Planning........................................................................................................................64 Environment .................................................................................................................70 Roads and Transportation .............................................................................................74 Community Development .............................................................................................76 Local Enterprise Office ..................................................................................................87 Strategic Policy Committee Updates..............................................................................90 Councillor Representations of External and Council Committees .................................. 92 Conference Training attended by members ..................................................................100 Members Expenses 2016...............................................................................................101 Financial Statement 2016..............................................................................................102 Progress Report on Corporate Plan 2015-2019..............................................................105 2 Foreword by Cathaoirleach I would also like to express my As Cathaoirleach of the County of appreciation for the assistance and co- Monaghan, it gives me great pleasure to operation which I have received from the introduce on behalf of Monaghan County Chief Executive, Eamonn O’Sullivan and his staff, both indoor and outdoor, and I Council, this Annual Report which records commend them for their commitment. the progress of services delivered in 2016. 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. Monaghan County Council, in addition to its traditional services, now has a broader role and a much greater responsibility as a leader of economic and community development in the county. A number of projects were successfully implemented across the various services of the Council such as national road maintenance improvement projects, P.J. O’Hanlon Tourism Development, Environmental Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Services and recreation and amenity, Council many of which are described within this report. The achievements outlined in the Annual Report could not have been realised without the collective input of the Elected Members, Chairpersons and Members of the Strategic Policy Committees, Municipal Districts, Management Team and staff, together with the support of the many voluntary and community organisations. I wish to express my appreciation to my colleagues, the Elected Members, for electing me to the position of Cathaoirleach and I have found the role both rewarding and fulfilling. 3 Introduction by Chief Executive It was with great pleasure that I took up Monaghan’s Centenary Programme such a my new role as Chief Executive in January fantastic success. 2016, and I am delighted to present Monaghan County Council’s Annual Monaghan County Council continued its Report for 2016. Within this report you approach to supporting local communities will read about the activities and progress through a number of initiatives and grants of the different directorates within and through its support of the Public Monaghan County Council. During 2016, Participation Network. these directorates have delivered significant infrastructural improvements, The provision of social and affordable maintained and enhanced key services housing remains a key priority with all and led the way in public service delivery. viable options for the delivery of housing units being pursued. Funding for the many services and facilities provided by Monaghan County In 2016 Monaghan County Council Council in 2016 remained challenging successfully obtained €5.15 million of given the wider economic situation. additional funding from the Department However, the Council strove to protect of Transport, Tourism and Sport. This and, in many cases, enhance the quality of additional funding allowed for 36 flood the services and facilities we provide on a repairs and the substantial completion of daily basis. 36 flood prevention projects to be undertaken within the county. The past year saw the adoption of a new Local Economic and Community Plan Finally, I wish to acknowledge the support, 2016-2021, which charts a framework for dedication and co-operation of my the development of Monaghan as a social, colleagues during the year, throughout cultural and economic hub for the region. the organisation - the Directors of Services, and Monaghan County Council 2016 was a special year in our shared staff, both indoor and outdoor. I also wish history when our citizens came together to thank the Cathaiorleach and elected to remember the events of 1916, and the representatives who have been a source impact they had on this country. of local knowledge and support to me during my first year in Monaghan. Monaghan County Council’s official commemoration took place on 30th April 2016. The event was respectful and poignant, and remembered and honoured those who took part in the Easter Rising, especially those who gave their lives. Over 4,000 people attended this event which was a great success. Monaghan County Council wishes to thank the Community, who with great Eamonn O’Sullivan enthusiasm, interest and vigour made Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council 4 Mission Statement “Monaghan County Council maximises and drives economic, community and cultural development within our county and provides high quality sustainable public services and infrastructure. We do this in an open and inclusive manner in partnership with our stakeholders. “ 5 Monaghan County Council Members Clones-Ballybay Municipal District Cathy Bennett (S.F.) Pat Treanor (S.F.) Drumdesco, Bishopscourt, Scotstown Clones Tel: (086) 2079509 Tel: (086) 2377177 [email protected] [email protected] ghancoco.ie ancoco.ie Seamus Coyle (F.F.) Sean Gilliland (F.G.) Mahon, Boraghy, Latton, Loughmourne, Castleblayney Castleblayney Tel: (087) 6814067 Tel: (087) 9969946 [email protected] [email protected] ghancoco.ie ghancoco.ie Hugh McElvaney (Non- Ciara McPhillips (F.G) Party) Liscumiskey, Corcaghan, Smithboro Monaghan Tel: (086) 0842653 Tel: (087) 2598858 [email protected] [email protected] naghancoco.ie naghancoco.ie Monaghan Municipal District Raymond Aughey (F.F.) Sean Conlon (S.F.) Viscaya, Rakeeragh, Coolshannagh, Monaghan Monaghan Tel: (087) 2936792 Tel: (087) 0992676 [email protected] [email protected] hancoco.ie onaghancoco.ie 6 Paudge Connolly David Maxwell (F.G.) 3 Coolshannagh View, Killymarley, Monaghan (Non-Party) Monaghan Tel: (087) 2021414 Tel: (086) 8224545 [email protected] [email protected] naghancoco.ie aghancoco.ie Brian McKenna (S.F.) Seamus Treanor (Non- Derryrellan, Party) Killybrone, 14 Old Cross Square, Emyvale Monaghan Tel: (047) 82917 Tel: (087) 2110077 (087) 2746483 [email protected] [email protected] onaghancoco.ie aghancoco.ie Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal
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