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Municipal District of Donegal

Office of Meetings Administrator, County House, Lifford.

7th May, 2019

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next Meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal will be held on Tuesday 14 th May, 2019, at 11.30 a.m. in the Donegal Public Services Centre.

TO EACH MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL

Dear Councillor,

You are summoned to attend this meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal. The Agenda is attached.

Yours sincerely, for Joe Peoples Meetings Administrator Page No. 1

AGENDA

1. Consideration of Minutes of Meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 9th April, 2019.

2. Consideration of Minutes of Workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 9th April, 2019.

3. Update Reports from Council Services: 3.1 Housing & Corporate Services 3.2 Roads / Transportation 3.3 Economic Development 3.4 Environment Services 3.5 Community Development & Planning Services

Motions 4. Cllr Séamus Maguire “This municipal district calls for plans and costings for the building of Bundoran, Ballyshannon and Glencolmcille fire stations to be brought before councillors as part of this year's budget process, and to outline a timeline for the same.”

5. Cllr Niamh Kennedy “I am calling on this MD to make funding available for the creation of a Blueway Map of Donegal Bay. To include all coastal towns and villages activities and create a valuable tourism brochure for all the coastal communities in Donegal bay to distribute to visitors to the area. To have this map ready for publication for this season.”

6. Cllr Barry O’Neill “That this Municipal District Council introduce bye laws prohibiting the overnight parking of Campervans and / or Caravans at the following locations - Lawne Park, Market Yard, Cluain Baron and the Townlands of Coolcholly, Townparks and Ballyhanna in Ballyshannon and also in Bundoran at Newtown, at Main Super Valu Car Park at Railway Road, Sea Front Car Park (beside Amusement Park) and adjoining road and at Tullan Strand Car Park”.

Questions 7. Cllr Séamus Maguire “I would ask Donegal County to outline what plans they have to provide a municipal graveyard to service the Donegal town area?”

8. Date of Next Meeting/Workshop - MD of Donegal Annual General Meeting – June 2019 – date to be confirmed after Plenary Council AGM

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Minutes of Meeting of Municipal District of Donegal on 9th April 2019

MINUTES OF MEETING OF MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD AT 11.30 A. M. ON TUESDAY THE 9TH APRIL 2019 IN THE PETER KENNEDY CHAMBER, DONEGAL PUBLIC SERVICES CENTRE, DONEGAL

MDD/049/19 MEMBERS PRESENT Cllr Michéal Naughton, Cathaoirleach Cllr Niamh Kennedy Cllr Noel Jordan Cllr Tom Conaghan Cllr Séamus Maguire Cllr Barry O’Neill

MDD/050/19 OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE Mr. Garry Martin, Director Designate, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Pauric Sheerin, Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Mark Sweeney, A/Area Manager, Roads/Transportation Ms. Paul Christie, Senior Executive Planner, Planning & Community Development Ms. Caroline Britton, Assistant Staff Officer, Economic Development Mr. Paul Gallagher, Administrative Officer, Water & Environment Mr. Enda Monaghan, Senior Staff Officer, Housing & Corporate Services

MDD/051/19 APOLOGIES Ms. Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer, Environment Section Mr. Barney McLaughlin, Administrative Officer, Economic Development

MDD/052/19 Votes of Sympathy A vote of sympathy was passed in respect of the following recent death;- The late Loretta McGlinchey, wife of Pauric McGlinchey, Roads Service, Donegal MD.

MDD/053/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 12 TH MARCH 2019 On the proposal of Cllr. Jordan, seconded by Cllr. Kennedy, the Minutes of the meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 12 th March 2019 were confirmed.

MDD/054/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 12 TH MARCH 2019 On the proposal of Cllr. Conaghan seconded by Cllr. Jordan, the Minutes of the workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 12 th March 2019 were confirmed.

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MDD/055/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 29 TH MARCH 2019 On the proposal of Cllr O’Neill seconded by Cllr Maguire, the Minutes of the workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 29th March 2019 were confirmed.

MDD/056/19 Clean and Green Awards – Donegal Town Tidy Towns Committee The Cathaoirleach welcomed the Donegal Tidy Towns Committee who had recently being presented with the overall Tidy Towns Committee Clean & Green Coasts award winner for County Donegal for the second time. Members paid tribute to all concerned who are working hard to keep Donegal Town and surrounds tidy. Tributes were paid to the TUS workers, the Donegal Tidy Towns Committee, Council Roads and Environment Staff who all contribute to making Donegal Town more attractive for visitors and locals alike. Mr. G Martin also paid tribute to all involved in the success of the Donegal Tidy Towns Committee. In behalf of the group, Ms. Mary McGettigan thanked all of the stakeholders including the CE Scheme, Mr. Mark Sweeney, Mr. Peter Kane, and DCC staff who provide excellent assistance to the group in their work. A short adjournment was held to allow for the taking of photographs.

MDD/057/19 HOUSING CORPORATE AND CULTURAL SERVICES REPORT

Matters arising from the previous meeting

Follow up Issues from previous meeting Mr. Pauric Sheerin provided updates on follow ups from the previous meeting in relation to the following matters;- • The response from Irish Water to motion was circulated to Members • Letter has issued to Department as requested in relation to the Repair & Lease Scheme • Request for Freedom of the County for Charlie McGettigan has been referred to Council Secretariat for CPG consideration • Confirmed that the request for the Freedom of the County for Katie George Dunleavy was referred for CPG consideration. • Confirmation of adoption of Schedule of MD Works for 2019 was notified to the Head of Finance • Access to Tullan Strand – Community Development are examining work programme and priorities so that a more definite timeframe can be provided on this project • Rossnowlagh Workshop – initial workshop was held as agreed and Members noted that Mr. G Martin, Director Designate, is to discuss the proposed larger scope project for Rossnowlagh at 2

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Senior Management Team level in order to determine who will be leading out on same.

Housing Services Progress reports on Grants, Loans, Casual Vacancies, and Social Housing Support Programme, Tenant Purchase Scheme 2016, Housing Assistance Payments/Private Rented Inspections and Lease & Repair Scheme and Housing Need Members noted the update reports on Grants, Loans, and Casual Vacancies, Tenant Purchase Scheme, Housing Assistance Payments, Private Rented Inspections, Social Housing Support Programme, Housing Need in the MD, and Leasing & Repair Scheme as circulated with the Agenda and presented by Mr. P Sheerin. Members also noted further updates on the matters since the reports had been prepared as provided by Mr. Sheerin including in particular on Casual Vacancies and Lease & Repair. Members also noted the comments in relation to the HD and HM grants and also the SHIP programme. Mr. P Sheerin further briefed Members in relation to housing need noting that the Council is pursuing turnkey, own build etc. in the areas of highest need and also in the wider areas e.g. Mountcharles where need is increasing.

Housing Assistance Payment Scheme Cllr Kennedy referred to the difficulties that private renters can encounter in sourcing private rented accommodation and also referred to the number of empty dwellings that are in the District that might be available for renting. She asked if there is some way that the Council could encourage potential landlords to make their properties available under the HAP scheme. In response to the matters raised, Mr. P Sheerin informed Members that HAP Scheme can be seen as the medium term replacement for Rent Supplement and that it is one of the schemes available to housing applicants to assist with their accommodation needs. He submitted that applicants availing of HAP do so via a private arrangement with a landlord. He submitted that all private rented properties (whether in HAP or not) are subject to the same private rented standards. He also advised Members that there a number of staff in the Housing Section in Donegal PSC involved in the HAP process and who would regularly encourage applicants to ask their landlords to get in touch to discuss HAP and this will continue.

Cllr Maguire submitted that the Council should be focusing more on providing social housing. He stated that Members are pushing hard for Social Housing provision and that less emphasis should be placed on HAP and it should only be regarded as a ‘stop gap’ for applicants until such time as social housing is provided. In response to same, Mr. P Sheerin informed Members that HAP is one of the schemes available to approved Housing Applicants from the Local Authority’s perspective and that the Housing Section is continuing to

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identify land, turnkey, purchases etc. to provide social housing in the County.

Corporate Services

Request for the Council Offices (formerly Town Council) in Bundoran to be named after the late Cllr Sean McEniff Cllr Naughton referred to a motion adopted at the September 2018 Plenary Council meeting, which had been proposed by Cllr Ciaran Brogan that the “Council recognises the long standing contribution to public life by the late Cllr Sean McEniff in Beautiful Bundoran”. He submitted this matter should be discussed to decide what the appropriate recognition would be in the District for the late Cllr McEniff. Following a discussion, on the proposal of Cllr O’Neill, seconded by Cllr Naughton, Members requested that the Council Building (former Town Council Offices and Library) should be named after the late Cllr McEniff as a fitting tribute to him.

Representation from MD on SPC’s and HSE Forum In response to submissions from Cllr’s Jordan and Kennedy for each of the MD’s to be represented on the SPC’s and the HSE forum when the new Council is formed, Mr. G Martin undertook to convey same to Corporate Headquarters and that this matter was ultimately a decision for the Members of the new Council after the local elections.

MDD/058/19 ROADS / TRANSPORTATION SERVICES REPORT

2019 Road Works Programme Status Report Members noted the update report on the 2019 Road Works Programme circulated with the Agenda as presented by Mr. M Sweeney. Mr. M Sweeney informed Members that he would revert to them at a later date once the budget for the District for LIS’s has been allocated with the agreed list for 2019 as discussed at the previous workshop.

Follow up Issues from previous meeting Mr. Sweeney provided an update on follow up issues from the previous meeting as circulated by e-mail dealing with the following;-

• Information on Funding for LIS for other rural counties • Memorial plaque in memorial of the late Mr. James White former TD and hotelier • LIS workshop on 29 th March 2019

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• Arrangements for a commencement date for works on West End Walk • Rossnowlagh Area flooding • Motion adopted to take over road leading to Cassan Pier, St. John’s Point • Fintra Bridge and Road Realignment Project • Official Opening of Tyrconnell Street Bridge (18 th April 2019)

Other Roads Matters

A number of other Roads matters were dealt with as follows:

Motion adopted requesting a meeting with the Department of the Marine In response to a request for an update on the motion adopted requesting that a meeting be arranged with the Department of Marine, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members that the Director of Roads/Transportation has written to the Department seeking the meeting. Mr. M Sweeney undertook to follow up on same.

Workshop for Community Involvement Scheme and Footpath Repair and Public Lighting Infill Works A workshop for the above was agreed to take place on 14 th May 2019 at 10.00 a.m. (immediately before the next MD meeting).

Cassan Sound Road – takeover request In response to a query from Cllr Jordan as referred to in the follow up report, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members that once the correspondence has been received he would revert to Members regarding the request to take this road in charge.

Junctions at Laghey on N56 Members raised concerns in relation to the junctions at Laghey on the N56. Cllr Naughton asked if this area could be reviewed by the Road Safety Section to determine if additional safety measures are appropriate. Cllr Jordan submitted that there may be still some hatching to be carried out at this location further to recent works undertaken. Cllr O’Neill submitted that that there are safety concerns at this location and that it would be appropriate for a 60 kmph speed limit and referred to similar villages in other counties that have such speed limit in the interests of road safety. Cllr O’Neill then proposed that a 60 kmph speed limit be introduced at Laghey on the N56. This was seconded by Cllr Naughton and agreed. In response to same, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members he would convey Members motion to introduce a 60 kmph speed limit at Laghey village on the N56 into the Road Design Section for review and then if appropriate to refer same to TII for consideration.

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Request for a footpath at Old Golf Course Road, Donegal Town Cllr Naughton referred ot the number of houses on the old Golf Course Road, Donegal Town and requested that the Council investigate the possibility of constructing a footpath to cater for pedestrians. In response to same, Mr. M Sweeney submitted a source of funding would be required to proceed with this request. He further advised Members that it may be suitable for a Community Involvement Scheme application, if the residents wished to proceed. Members noted that the closing date for CIS applications is this Friday the 12 th April 2019.

Signage and Road Markings for Millpark Roundabout Cllr Kennedy requested an update on the requested Signage and Road Markings for Millpark Roundabout and Mr. M Sweeney agreed to follow up on same and to revert to Members.

Road Markings on Mountcharles road In response to a query from Cllr Jordan regarding the road markings on the Mountcharles road (broken white lines), Mr. M Sweeney informed Members he understood that the marking meets the standard for visibility and that he would seek to get this reviewed by Road Design.

Bruckless - Killaghtee Road In response to a query from Cllr Kennedy if funding had been identified for a footpath at Kilaghtee Road, Bruckless, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members he is investigating same including under the national GOAPP scheme.

Works in Ballyshannon Cllr O’Neill commended the Roads Section and contractors for the great works carried out at Clyhore, Ballyshannon. He also asked that an area outside Coyle’s house be reviewed as it flooded during the recent flash floods and the residents had been in contact with him. In response to same, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members he was aware of two gullies that were covered at the time of the floods but would check if further works are required at this location at Camlin.

Road Works at Ballydevitt Cllr Maguire commended the recent works carried out at Ballydevitt.

Market Yard, Ballyshannon In response to concerns raised in relation to proposed works at the Market Yard in Ballsyahnon to facilitate development by the Health Services Executive, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members that the works on the car park would be undertaken outside of the peak tourist season, if possible, and with a view to minimising disruption.

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Requested lights at Ballyure, Ballyshannon In response to a request from Cllr O’Neill for public lighting at Ballyure, Ballyshanon, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members that he would be shortly bring the public lighting programme to Members for consideration.

MDD/059/19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT

Tourism Unit Report Members noted the Activity Report circulated with the Agenda and presented by Ms. C Britton dealing with the following:

1. Donegal Tourism Marketing Officer Update 2. Gaeltacht Tourism Officer Update 3. Marine Marketing Officer Update 4. Bundoran Tourism Officer Update 5. Community Tourism Officer Update.

Development Fund Iniative 2019. Ms. C Britton circulated the list of Development Funding Initiative Allocations for 2019 as discussed at the earlier workshop and set out hereunder. Members confirmed their agreement to the 2019 allocations as circulated.

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Organisation / Group Total 1 A Taste of Donegal Food Festival CLG. € 2,500.00 3 An Muileann Coirce, Leitir. € 2,500.00 6 Aodh Ruadh GAA Club € 4,000.00 7 The Forge Family Resource Centre Pettigo CLG. € 2,500.00 9 Drimarone Development CLG (Bluestack Centre). € 5,000.00 10 Bluestack Special Needs Foundation. € 5,000.00 11 Ballyshannon Folk & Traditional Music Festival. € 3,000.00 15 Laghey Blast Festival. € 2,500.00 16 Mountcharles, Frosses & Inver Cardiac First Responders. € 3,500.00 17 Carrick Development Playground Committee. € 3,000.00 18 Disert Heritage Group. € 2,500.00 19 St. Catherine's FC, Killybegs. € 4,000.00 20 Allingham Arts Association. € 2,500.00 21 Feile Ura na Carraige. € 2,500.00 24 Drimarone Development Association. € 3,000.00 26 Termon Complex, Pettigo. € 4,000.00 30 Abbey Community Park CLG. € 12,000.00 33 Four Masters GAA Club. € 4,000.00 34 Laghey Parish Church. € 4,000.00 35 Killybegs International Carpet Making & Fishing Heritage € 2,500.00 42 Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival. € 8,500.00 43 Killaghtee Accordion Band. € 2,500.00 44 Excel Sports. € 2,500.00 49 St. Eunan's National School. € 5,000.00 52 Drumhone Heritage Society. € 2,500.00 56 St. John Bosco Club. € 2,500.00 59 Inver Community Centre CLG. € 2,500.00 61 Dunkineely Community Ltd. € 2,500.00 62 Donegal Town FC. € 2,500.00 66 Dunkineely Community Centre Association. € 2,500.00 67 Donegal Town Men's Shed. € 3,500.00 70 Donegal Town Business Focus Group. € 2,500.00 73 Donegal County Camogie Board. € 2,500.00 78 Ports & Bridgend Association. € 3,500.00 TOTAL € 120,000.00

A number of comments / queries were dealt with as follows:

Tourism Group in Glencolmcille,Carrick and Kilcar Cllr Kennedy thanked the team in Economic Development and Fáilte Ireland for attending a recent meeting in Kilcar and confirmed that it is a positive development, now that a tourism group has been formed for the Glencolmcille, Carrick and Kilcar area.

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MDD/060/19 ENVIRONMENT SERVICES REPORT

Apologies were noted from Ms. S Bogan who was unable to attend today’s meeting. Mr. Paul Gallagher, Administrative Officer, Environment was in attendance to represent the service.

Matters arising from the previous meeting

Requested Section 183 for lands at Parkhill, Ballyshannon . Mr. P Gallagher briefed Members on the current status in relation to the requested Section 183 for lands at Parkhill, Ballyshannon noting that written confirmation would issue in respect of same in the coming days. Cllr O’Neill welcomed the response in relation to this matter and submitted that he hoped to see the proposed Section 183 on the Agenda for the next MD meeting.

Tidy Towns Clinic for MDD Mr. P Gallagher informed Members that a clinic has been organised for Tidy Towns Committees to attend with Ms. Deborah Nesbitt as previously requested. He advised this is organised for 10.00 am on Monday the 15 th April 2019 in the Donegal Public Services Centre. Cllr Kennedy welcomed the Tidy Towns clinic and advised that only the recognised tidy towns groups had been notified in relation to the clinic. She asked if the clinic could be more widely communicated. In response to same, Mr. P Gallagher informed Members he would communicate the comments to Ms. S Bogan.

Environment reports Mr. P Gallagher presented the reports circulated with the Agenda in relation to the following updates;-

• Waste and Litter Management - #Big Donegal Clean Up ’19 - Clean & Green Awards 2018 - Anti-Dumping Initiative 2019 - St Patrick’s Day Parade – Environment Float - Household Food Waste Bin – update - IFFPG Farm Plastic Collections - Litter Enforcement Figures • Coastal Management - Launch of pilot project to address cigarette litter on beaches - World Water Day - Letterkenny Clean Coasts Roadshow - Pilot Community Toilet Scheme launched in Twin Towns • Climate Change

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Launch of Beach Wheelchair for Rossnowlagh Mr. P Gallagher informed Members that the launch of the beach wheelchair for Rossnowlagh beach is scheduled to take place on the 2nd May 2019.

A number of other comments/queries were dealt with as follows:

Discontinuation of Collections of Plastic Bags Cllr Maguire noted that the waste collectors are discontinuing collecting plastic bags of rubbish that are not in bins and expressed concerns that this will be a major issue in the county. He submitted that although this has been in train for the past two years, the onus is on the Council to publicise this major change in waste collection and that it has not done near enough in this regard. He noted that this issue was raised at the recent Kilcar Parish Council meeting as a major issue. Cllr Kennedy concurred with Cllr Maguire’s submission and submitted that it is a major issue in rural areas. She submitted that other counties have suggested the provision of collection points for refuse collectors and noted that the change could lead to more illegal dumping and will cause particular difficulties for campervans. Cllr Jordan also expressed concerns in relation to this issue submitting that although this has been raised at SPC level, it seems to be rushed too quickly and referred to the long distances that some residents may have to travel to pick up points and that areas could become ‘stacked’ with rubbish. Cllr Maguire also submitted that environment matters are discussed at every meeting and re-iterated his wish that all candidates would adhere to a voluntary ban on elections posters submitted that candidates and members should be leading out by example in relation to the environment. In response to the issues raised in relation to the discontinuation of the bags collections, Mr. P Gallagher informed Members that this matter has been on the national agenda for a number of years and noted the comments made. He submitted that the bags are being phased out in line with national policy and issues such as ‘bin sharing’ are being finalised. He also advised that a notification will issue shortly to Members in relation to this matter.

Community Toilet Scheme Cllr Kennedy referred to the Community Toilet Scheme which is being piloted in Stranorlar and submitted that the scheme is slow being rolled out given that it was raised two years ago at the Environment SPC and requested that further rollout take place in time for the 2019 summer season. In response to same, Mr. P Gallagher informed Members that the pilot in this case would be continually reviewed and that signage would be provided to participating premises.

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Irish Water Issues

Water in Rossnowlagh Area and Waste Water at Laghey and Mountcharles Cllr Naughton expressed concern in relation to water restrictions in the Rossnowlagh Area and the current ‘boil’ notice on the Ballymagroarty water supply. In particular submitted that this matter needs to be addressed in advance of the Easter season to ensure adequate water supply for the area. He also submitted that it was unsatisfactory that the housing estate and school in Laghey have not yet been connected to the Laghey Waste Water scheme. He stated that a similar issue relates to Mountcharles Waste Water where a pumping station would resolve the matter. Cllr Naughton further advised that he feels that Irish Water are not accountable to Members and that representatives need to sit down with Members at Municipal District meetings to provide proper answers to the concerns being raised. In response to same, Mr. P Gallagher informed Members he would bring the comments in relation to these issues to the attention to the staff member at Headquarters who deals with Irish Water.

MDD/061/19 PLANNING CONTROL REPORT

Planning Update Reports Mr. Paul Christie, Senior Executive Planner, Central Planning Unit was in attendance to represent the Service. Members noted the planning reports as circulated with the agenda dealing with the following;- • Development Applications • Enforcement • Planning Clinics – next ones on 10th April, 1st May & 15th May and 29 th May 2019. • Agents Workshops • Central Planning Unit - Letterkenny Local Area Plan - Buncrana and Bundoran Local Area Plans - Ongoing Town and Village Renewal Programme (2016) Projects - Hericoast Project – partners to visit on 25 th - 28 th March 2019 • Further Information

Community Development Members also noted the update reports dealing with the following;- • Playground Maintenance • T & V Update Reports a. Dunkileely b. Kilcar

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c. Mountcharles d. Donegal Town e. Killybegs

Cllr Kennedy submitted that the Killybegs T & V report was not up to date and requested that this matter would be followed up with the Community Development Section.

Mr. P Christie also noted that Mr. Eamonn Boyle had attended a recent workshop with Members in relation to Town & Village Renewal scheme 2019.

A number of other comments/queries were dealt with as follows:

Workshop with Agents Cllr Naughton welcomed the forthcoming workshops with Agents which he hoped would assist the planning process and lessen queries / errors on applications.

Design Guide for Ballyshannon Cllr O’Neill welcomed the Design Guide for Ballyshannon and thanked all involved in undertaking this work.

Material Alteration - query In response to a query from Cllr O’Neill on the timeframe involved to deal with a ‘material alteration’, Mr. P Christie informed Mmbers he would revert in relation to same once he has the specifics, noting that this may require a process to be followed.

MDD/062/19 Attendance of Deputation from Rossylongan, Drimark and adjoining townlands The Cathaoirleach welcomed the Members of the Deputation from Rossylongan, Drimark and adjoining townlands. The Deputation was represented by Mr. Alec Reid and Mr. John Cooke. Apologies were noted from Mr. Tom Lyons and Ms. Sinead Gallagher who were unable to attend today’s deputation. Mr. Reid, who spoke on behalf of the deputation referred to the specific area where residents believed that a roundabout would be the best solution in the interests of road safety. Mr. Reid also read a letter from Ms. Siobhan Gallagher as part of the submission as Ms. Gallagher was not in attendance. A lengthy submission was made by the deputation in relation to the current situation on the road at Drimark/Rossylongan, the safety challenges it presents with increased traffic, speed and layout of the junctions. A written submission submitted by Mr. Tom Lyons was also presented by Mr. J Cooke to the meeting. In summary, the deputation advised they are seeking the installation of a roundabout on this stretch of road in the interests of road safety. Members thanked the deputation for

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their submissions. Mr. M Sweeney, Area Manager Roads / Transportation advised the deputation that their request had been referred to the Council’s Road Design Section for consideration and noted that if the proposed roundabout is a feasible possibility, then the matter would be discussed with Transport Infrastructure Ireland in due course. He also noted that the old house referred to in the submission is listed on the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage. He confirmed that they would keep Members informed of any developments regarding the requested roundabout. The deputation thanked Members for receiving their deputation.

MDD/063/19 DISCUSSION ON A REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR A FOOTPATH FROM THE SMALL PIER TO THE BIG PIER ON THE SHORE ROAD, MOUNTCHARLES On the proposal of Cllr Jordan, seconded by Cllr Kennedy the following motion was adopted;-

"I'm calling on this municipal to seek the necessary funding for a footpath from the small pier to the big pier on the Shore Road Mountcharles.”.

Members were given a response to the motion by the Area Manager, Roads / Transportation.

In proposing his motion, Cllr Jordan submitted that this is a ‘Tourism Gem’ and a particularly busy route for walkers etc. along the Wild Atlantic Way and referred to the improvements that a footpath could make to safety. He also noted the breathtaking views and potential tourist destination this could be for visitors and noted a lot of bus tours stop along this route. He further submitted that the addition of the ‘Cabin’ has created additional walking traffic in this area. Cllr Jordan asked if there could be consultation with the effected landowners and also if consideration could be given to providing a path that would blend in with the surrounds. Wile acknowledging certain technical difficulties could arise on a particular section, Cllr Jordan urged that all possible solution be explored including a section of footpath clamped to the wall that would move with the tide. He also thanked the Marine Section for providing portaloos during the summer months.

Cllr. Kennedy in seconding the motion submitted that to the construction of a footpath as requested by the motion would be great for the area and also stated that it needs to be done in a manner that is sensitive, in keeping with the area and ensures health and safety is paramount.

Cllr. Naughton also expressed his support for the motion.

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MDD/064/19 Date of next Meeting/Workshops.

Members agreed the following dates for next meeting/workshops;-

• Members confirmed their agreement to a Roads Workshop at 10.00 a.m. on 14 th May 2019. • Members also confirmed that the MD Donegal meeting would be at 11.30 am on Tuesday the 14 th May 2019 (as per standing orders).

This concluded the business of the meeting .

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Workshop - Municipal District of Donegal on 9th April 2019

Minutes of Workshop of Municipal District of Donegal held on Friday the 9th April 2019 in the Peter Kennedy Chamber, Donegal Public Services Centre, Donegal commencing at 10.00 a.m.

Members Present: Cllr Micháel Naughton Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom Conaghan, Cllr Noel Jordan Cllr Niamh Kennedy Cllr Séamus Maguire Cllr Barry O’Neill

Officials in Attendance: Mr. Garry Martin, Director Designate, Municipal District of Donegal Ms. Pauric Sheerin, Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Mark Sweeney, A/Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Colin McNulty, Administrative Officer, Community Development Ms. Caroline Britton, Assistant Staff Officer, Economic Development Mr. Enda Monaghan, Senior Staff Officer, Housing & Corporate Services

1. Development Fund Initiative Mr. Colin McNulty, Administrative Officer and Ms. Caroline Britton, Assistant Staff Officer were welcomed to the Workshop to discuss and allocate the Development Fund Initiative for 2019.

Following a discussion, Members agreed the allocation of the 2019 Development Fund Initiative Funding for 2019 (set out below) and noted that same would come before the MD meeting for formal ratification.

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Members thanked Mr. McNulty and Ms. Britton for attending.

This concluded the business of the Workshop .

______Area Manager, Cathaoirleach, Municipal District of Donegal Municipal District of Donegal 2

Municipal District of Donegal

Housing/Corporate Update for 14 th May 2019 1. Casual Vacancies 2. Housing Grants 3. Housing Loans 4. TP Applications 5. Social Housing Support Programme 6. HAP Tenancies 7. Private Rented Inspections 8. Household Composition by MD & Area 9. Lease & Repair Scheme Summary

Location of Vacancy Area BED Dwelling Vacated Current Status

SI Cottage at Ballinacarrick Ballintra 3 Legal issues etc - Keys received on June 1st 2018 Technical option appraisal re costs 64 Forge Avenue Ballintra 3 Tenant Deceased - Feb 2017 Going to Tender in May 2019 28 Forge Avenue Ballintra 1 Keys returned 09/05/2018 Application for funding submitted Second offer of tenancy on 11/04/2019 and 60 St Benildus Avenue Ballyshannon 2 Refurbishment completed in Jan 2019 subsequently refused. 11 Lawne Park Ballyshannon 3 21/12/2017 Works Complete 12 Lawne Park Ballyshannon 3 Keys returned by tenant 12/11/18 Application for funding submitted 26 Lawne Park Ballyshannon 3 Tenant Deceased - Mar 2018 Application for funding submitted 32 Lawne Park Ballyshannon 3 13/07/2017 Works Complete 64 Lawne Park Ballyshannon 3 30/04/2018 Application for funding submitted 67 Lawne Park Ballyshannon 2 27/01/2019 Going to Tender in May 2019 6 St Theresa's Terrace Bruckless 2 Tenant deceased - Keys returned on 20/02/2019 Referred for inspection and costing. 1 Gaelic Park Drive Bundoran 2 Tenant in long-term residential care - 01/03/2019 Referred for inspection and costing. 15 Elaghmore Bundoran 3 15-Apr-2019 Referred for inspection 25 Ben Wisken View Bundoran 3 Tenant returned the keys on 07/02/2019 Application for funding submitted Tenant granted transfer - keys returned on 92 Slieve League Avenue Carrick 2 02/04/2019 Property to be inspected 259 St Josephs Avenue Donegal 3 13/03/2018 Works in progress 453 O'Duignan Ave Donegal 1 Tenant deceased - keys returned 28/06/2018 Application for funding submitted 28 Millrace Crescent Donegal Town 3 Keys returned to office by post on 28/12/2017 Works in progress 211 Castleview Dunkineely 3 25/08/2017 Application for funding submitted 216 Castleview Dunkineely 3 15/12/2017 Application for funding submitted 223 Castleview Dunkineely 1 15/04/2019 Property to be inspected 6 Ascail Mhuire Glencolmcille 2 Keys returned on 24/04/2019. Property to be inspected 54 St Cummins Hill Killybegs 1 Temporary tenancy expired 19th Nov Application for funding submitted 24 St Cummins Hill Killybegs 3 Key returned 2/5/19 Refe rred for inspection SI Gortward Mountcharles 3 Tenant Deceased on 20/12/2016 95% complete - certification process to be finalised 9 St Patricks Terrace Pettigo 3 2/2/2017 - tenancy surrendered Application for funding submitted 14 Termon Villas Pettigo 1 Tenant deceased - 13/3/2017 Application for funding submitted

Position as at 1st May 2019

HOUSING GRANTS

YEAR TOTAL APPROVED REFUSED \ FURTHER PENDING RECEIVED CANCELLED\INVALID INFO HO 2018 74 62 10 0 2 HO 2019 23 12 6 1 4

YEAR TOTAL APPROVED REFUSED \ REAPPLIED UNDER FURTHER REF . REF. To PENDING RECEIVED CANCELLED\INVALD HM GRANT INFO. TO OT ENGINEER HD 2018 62 14 27 1 0 0 0 20 HD 2019 21 1 3 2 1 1 0 13

YEAR TOTAL APPROVED REFUSED \ REAPPLIED UNDER FURTHER PEN DING RECEIVED CANCELLED\INVALID HD GRANT INFO HM 20182 1 0 1 00 HM 2019 15 0 0 1 1 13

HOUSING LOANS

YEAR TOTAL APPROVED APPROVED REFUSED \ PENDING Further RECEIVED IN PRINCIPLE CANCELLED information Housing Loans2018 12 0 3 9 0 Housing Loans2019 6 0 0 3 1 2

Tenant Purchase Applications 2018 - 2019 No. of Apps Incomplete Open Refused/ Offer letters Completed Year Received Returned Applications Not Eligible Issued 2018 9 0 0 1 8 3 2019 2 1 1 0 0 0

SOCIAL HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAMME Position at 1st May 2019 Scheme 2 bed 2 bed 3 bed 4 bed Total Status apts (own door) 2 storey 2 storey 2 storey Design Planning Tender Under Con Completed Building Programme 2015 - 2017 Donegal Town 8 8 6 2 24 24 01/07/2016 Contr Appt May-19 Killybegs 2 3 4 9 9 29/01/2017 Feb-18 Sep-18

Purchases 2018 1 2 3

CAS 2016/2017 2 Com Group Homes 2 Aug-18 May-19 1 Com Group Home Alternative site being examined

CALF Approved Ernedale Heights Ballyshannon 11 Jan-19

HAP Tenancies

Municipal District Number Donegal 213 Letterkenny 706 Glenties 133 Private Rented Dwelling Inspections (MDD) to 01/05/2019 255 Stranorlar 255 Inishowen 427 Sub Total 1734 Tenancies Closed 1145 Overall Total 2879

Municipal District Waiting Transfer Total List (Net List Gross Need) Need Donegal 170 182 352 Ballintra 7 4 3 Ballyshannon 356530 Bruckless 9 4 5 Bundoran 416726 Carrick 4 2 2 Donegal 68 13870 Drimarone 2 0 2 Dunkineely 5 2 3 Frosses 4 1 3 Glencolmcille 2 0 2 Inver 2 1 1 Kilcar 2 2 0 Killybegs 102212 Laghey 8 5 3 Mountcharles 13 6 7 Pettigo 2 1 1 Total 170 182 352 updated 01/05/2019

Lease & Repair Scheme Summary Applications Awaiting MD Received No. of Units assessment Rejected Progressing Total Inishowen 15 18 0 15 0 15 Donegal 14 30 2 12 0 14 Glenties 14 14 1 13 0 14 Letterkenny 20 25 6 14 0 20 Stranorlar 12 26 4 8 0 12 Total 75 113 13 62 0 75

Updated 09/04/2019

Donegal Municipal District 2019 Roadworks Programme Status Report - 14th May 2019

Donegal Municipal District

2019 Regional & Local Road Restoration Maintenance Programme

Regional Roads Restoration Maintenance - Budget €165,591.52 Total Area of Road Road Road Name and/or Engineering Length work Estimated No Class Number Townland Name Area Year (m) (sq.m) Cost (EURO) Status 1 R R262/5 Frosses - Glenties (Meenagran) 14 2019 500 2875 €14,671.54 2 R R263-16 Malinmore malinbeg 15 2019 800 3600 €19,800.00 3 R R230-4 Braidge 15 2019 1000 4000 €22,000.00 4 R R263-12 Lime kill towards Meenaveen 15 2019 750 5250 €27,572.86 5 R R231-3 Rossnowlagh Rd 16 2019 900 6300 €34,958.12 6 R R267-1 Drumgowan 17 2019 250 3250 €18,065.00 7 R R233 Lough Derg Rd 17 2019 1000 5200 €28,524.00 Total €165,591.52

Local Roads Restoration Maintenance - Budget €555,868.91 Total Area of Road Road Road Name and/or Engineering Length work Estimated No Class Number Townland Name Area Year (m) (sq.m) Cost (EURO) Status 1 LP LP1895-1 Beef Park - Medical Centre Mtcharles 14 2019 1200 6000 €27,000.00 Started 2 LP LP2615-1 Mtcharles Town To The Bypass 14 2019 660 3960 €17,820.00 Started 3 LP LP1515-5 Ardaghey - Ardara 14 2019 800 4400 €19,800.00 4 LP LP1685-1 Frosses - Drumbarron 14 2019 800 3000 €13,500.00 5 LP LP1645-4 Doorin Line, Leonards C/R - Phonebox 14 2019 1380 5796 €26,082.00 Started 6 LP LP1395-5 Thower 14 2019 850 3188 €14,343.75 7 LP LP1535-4 Drumfinn - Castleogary 14 2019 650 2080 €9,360.00 Started 8 LP/LS LP1645-3 Munternees - Drumcoe 14 2019 750 2813 €12,444.75 Started 9 LP LP-1385-1 Gilbertstown 15 2019 1000 3,000 €13,500.00 Completed 10 LP LP-1185-1 Cougish school 15 2019 1000 3,000 €13,500.00 Completed 11 LP LP-1125-2 Meenaneary 15 2019 850 5,525 €24,800.00 12 LP LP-1025-1 L-1025-2Malinmore 15 2019 950 3,800 €17,100.00 Started 13 LP LP-1045-1 Sliabh Liag 15 2019 500 3,000 €13,500.00 Completed 14 LP LP-1215-1 Towney 15 2019 1000 3,000 €13,500.00 15 LP LP1315-2 Faiafannan- Carricknamoghill 15 2019 500 2,500 €13,576.38 Completed 16 LP LP- 1395-1 Meenabrock-Croagh 15 2019 800 3,600 €16,190.00 17 LP L2225-4 Rushen 16 2019 1600 5,120 €23,040.00 18 LP L2485 Knader 16 2019 1550 7,750 €34,875.00 Started 19 LS L7715-1 Kildoney 16 2019 1600 4,800 €21,600.00 20 LS L7385-1- Ballymagorty Scotch 16 2019 600 1,920 €8,640.00 Started 21 LS L7435-1 Ballinacarrick 16 2019 1000 3,200 €14,400.00 Started 22 LS L7835-1 Corlea-Derrykillew 16 2019 1600 5,120 €23,040.00 Started 23 LT L76751 Cashel 16 2019 1000 3,000 €13,946.02 24 LP L2185-1 Lismintan 17 2019 500 2,500 €11,250.00 Started 25 LP L2095-3 Ballykillowen 17 2019 500 2,000 €9,000.00 Completed 26 LP L2175-1 Drumaneel 17 2019 800 5,000 €22,500.00 Started 27 LP L2165-1 Drumnacroil 17 2019 750 2,625 €11,812.50 Started 28 LS L6725-2 Drumgowan 17 2019 900 3,150 €14,175.00 Started 29 LS L6785-1 Cuilly 17 2019 500 1,700 €7,650.00 Started 30 LS L6695-1 Rarooey 17 2019 700 4,200 €18,900.00 Started 31 LS L6565-1 Clogher 17 2019 850 4,675 €21,037.50 Started 32 LS L6535-1 Spierstown 17 2019 500 1,750 €7,875.00 Started 33 LS L6525-1 Clardrumnaghan 17 2019 400 1,800 €8,138.20 Started 34 LT L80451-2 Drumnawark 17 2019 1200 3,960 €17,972.81 Started Total €555,868.91

Donegal Municipal District

2019 Agreed Restoration Improvement Programme

2019 Regional Roads Total Area of Road Road Road Name and/or Engineering Length work Estimated No Class Number Townland Name Area (m) (sq.m) Cost (EURO) Status 1 R R-262-2 Frosses - Gargrim 14 - Dunkineely 600 3,600 €77,000.00 2 R & LP R-263 & LP Killybegs Streets (Various locations) 15 - Killybegs 500 3,000 €88,000.00 3 R R-263-7 Leitir, Kilcar 15 - Killybegs 400 2,100 €65,000.00 Started 4 R R-263-5 Largysillagh (Kitty Kellys) 15 - Killybegs 250 2,250 €58,000.00 5 R & LP R-263, LP 1215 Kilcar Streets 15 - Killybegs 250 1,500 €50,000.00 6 R R-263-10 Carrick- Meenavean 15 - Killybegs 500 3,500 €58,166.78 7 R R267 Ballyshannon Streets 16 - Ballyshannon 600 4000 €160,000.00 8 R R267-7 Finner Roundabout 16 - Ballyshannon 1800 €40,778.68 9 R R233-2 Lough Derg Rd 17 - Laghey 1000 4700 €77,550.00 10 R R267-3 Donegal Town Streets 17 - Laghey 300 2000 €40,000.00 11 R R232 Pettigo Rd 17 - Laghey 430 2500 €50,310.00 12 R R232 Laghey Street 17 - Laghey 130 1170 €28,000.00 €792,805.46

2019 Local Roads Total Area of Road Road Road Name and/or Engineering Length work Estimated No Class Number Townland Name Area (m) (sq.m) Cost (EURO) Status 1 LS L-6575/1 Summerhill - Ballyboyle 14 - Dunkineely 1500 6,000 €66,000.00 Started 2 LS L-6435-1 Tullinagreena - Orbeg (Jn The Farmer)14 - Dunkineely 850 2,550 €33,000.00 Started 3 LP L-1845-4 Doonan - Ballydevitt 14 - Dunkineely 530 3,445 €70,000.00 Started 4 LP L-6445-2 Newtown - Ballydevitt 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,250 €48,750.00 Started 5 LT L18251 Owenboy - Meenataggart 14 - Dunkineely 1050 3,150 €44,800.00 6 LP L-1575-2 Keeloges - Killian 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,000 €45,000.00 Started 7 LS L-5835/1 Drumletterfinn - Altcor 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,000 €45,090.00 Started 8 LP L-1515/5 Ardaghey - Ardara (Patching) 14 - Dunkineely 500 4,800 €40,000.00 9 LP L-1445/1/2 Ballybodonnell - Ballyederland St JnPt 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,000 €45,000.00 10 LS L-6115-1 Drumbeagh - Drumkeelan (N McGroarty)14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,250 €48,750.00 11 LP L-1875-1 Station Road Mountcharles 14 - Dunkineely 750 3,250 €81,538.24 12 LP LP-1825-1 Meenatagart - Altiloo 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,200 €44,540.00 13 LP LP- 1315-3 Carrickmamohill 15 - Killybegs 800 3,200 €51,000.00 Completed 14 LS LS-5635-2 Corkermore 15 - Killybegs 800 2,400 €40,000.00 Completed 15 LP LP-1025-2 Meenaveen - Malinmore 15 - Killybegs 700 3,500 €51,000.00 Completed 16 LP L-1125-2 Meenaneary - Carrick 15 - Killybegs 550 2,750 €50,000.00 Started 17 LS L-5235-2 Drumreagh - Kilcar 15 - Killybegs 800 2,200 €33,000.00 Completed 18 LS L-5285-1 Ballymoon - Crownarudda 15 - Killybegs 600 1,100 €25,000.00 Completed 19 LP/LT L-1095-2 Carrick back lane & cottages 15 - Killybegs 250 1,500 €53,000.00 20 LP L-1175-1 Kilcar - Kilbeg 15 - Killybegs 650 3,100 €50,000.00 21 LS L-5551-1 Tullaghacullion (Saltbarn) 15 - Killybegs 140 840 €22,518.00 Started 22 LS L-5565-1 Gilbertstown 15 - Killybegs 500 1,500 €24,000.00 Completed 24 LS LS7885-1 Rathmore 16 - Ballyshannon 900 2700 €37,800.00 Started 25 L L7965-1 Clontyseer 3 patches 16 - Ballyshannon 470 1645 €23,200.00 26 LP LP2175-1 Ballintra Streets 16 - Ballyshannon €35,000.00 LS7755-1 27 LS/LP /LP2375-1 Behey-Cavancarden 16 - Ballyshannon 600 1980 €25,740.00 28 LS L7775-2 Ardgillew 16 - Ballyshannon 400 1600 €20,800.00 29 LS LS7245-1 Glasbolie 16 - Ballyshannon 1300 4290 €63,972.00 Completed 30 LS L7195-1 Killinangle 16 - Ballyshannon 1300 4290 €53,625.00 Completed 31 LT L22751 Durnish 16 - Ballyshannon 800 2640 €36,830.00 Started 32 LS L7115-1 Drumlongfield 16 - Ballyshannon 1100 3300 €42,900.00 Started 33 LS L7745-1 Tullymore 16 - Ballyshannon 1000 3300 €42,900.00 Started 34 LT LT22151 White Rock 16 - Ballyshannon 1000 3300 €42,900.00 Started 35 LS L7655-2 Cashel 16 - Ballyshannon 1200 3600 €46,800.00 Started 36 LP L2225-4 Rushen 16 - Ballyshannon 900 2880 €48,960.00 37 LP L2265-1 Tamlagh 17 - Laghey 1300 5200 €67,600.00 Completed 38 LS LS6985-1 Drummus Glebe 17 - Laghey 900 3150 €40,950.00 Completed 39 LS LS6765-1 Tullyloskan 17 - Laghey 1200 4200 €54,600.00 Completed 40 LP LP1915-2 Drumroosk West (Killymard Road) 17 - Laghey 950 5225 €70,537.50 Started 41 LP LP2095-3 Ballykillowen 17 - Laghey 1000 4500 €58,500.00 Completed 42 LP LP2185-1 Ballintra Chapel 17 - Laghey 120 720 €20,160.00 Started 43 LP LP1945-2 Lough Eske Demesne 17 - Laghey 700 3290 €56,700.00 Completed 44 LP LP1955-2 Lough Eske Demesne 17 - Laghey 900 4500 €60,750.00 Completed 45 LS L6675-1 Tully - Old laghey Road 17 - Laghey 500 3000 €75,000.00 Started 46 LS LS6765-2 Cuilly 17 - Laghey 500 1750 €22,750.00 Started 47 LP LP2095-5 Leghawny 17 - Laghey 770 3465 €46,975.68 Started 48 LP LP1995-2 Drumlaght 17 - Laghey 500 1750 €23,663.00 Completed €2,131,599.42

Donegal Municipal District

2019 Local Improvement Scheme Priority List

Local Contribution RSS Area Budget No LIS No Cost Estimate Total paid Status 14 1 170002 €25,344.00 2 170263 €21,037.00 3 170867 €18,953.00 €65,334.00 15 4 170689 €33,000.00 5 170218 €11,550.00 €44,550.00 16 6 180086 €11,000.00 €11,000.00 17 7 180080 €16,500.00 8 170173 €17,248.00 €33,748.00 Total €153,452.84 €154,632.00

2019 Safety Improvement Works

Road Description Engineering Location Estimated Status Number Area Cost of work No (EURO) Vision line improvement works at junction of N15 with L7145-2 at 1 N15 Drumnacroil, Ballintra 17 Laghey € 30,000.00 Started

Donegal Municipal District

3 year Footpath Repair and Public Lighting Infill Works Programme (2018 -2020)

Actual Budget Budget Information Planned Budget Received to date County Budget €1,400,000 €1,000,000 DMD portion of budget 16.60% 16.60% DMD budget €232,400.00 €166,000.00 % for footpath repairs 90% 90% % for public lighting 10% 10% Amount for footpath repairs €209,160.00 €149,400.00 Amount for public lighting €23,240.00 €16,600.00

2018 Footpath Repair Works Planned Budget Location Actual Budget Status received to date €21,795.00 Killybegs €15,568.00 Works commenced 85% completed €8,020.00 Mountcharles €5,729.00 €46,031.00 Donegal Town €32,897.00 Works commenced 70% completed €133,314.00 Ballyshannon €95,244.00 Works commenced 65% completed

€209,160.00 Total €149,438.00

2018 Public lighting infill works Planned Budget Location Actual Budget Status received to date Locations to be agreed with Members when €23,240.00 costings are available €16,600.00 Waiting on prices from Airtricity

Donegal Municipal District

Agreed list of projects to be funded from the 2019 Drainage Grant

County Budget €1,348,500.00 Donegal MD % 20.68% Donegal MD Budget €278,923.74

Area Job No Budget Description of Works Road No. Estimated Cost € Area totals Status 14 1 €65,760.00 Drainage between Ballydevitt Crossroads and The Ambulance Center, (Mullans, Doonan) LP1845/4 €31,760.00 Started 2 Upgrade Road Crossing to 750mm S&S Pipe at Disert, Drimarone ( Flooding ) L6015/1 €6,000.00 Completed 3 Drainage at Keeloges, Inver. (Billy Cassidys), Up Grade Stone Culvert to S&S Pipe LP1575/2 €7,500.00 Completed 4 Drainage at Keeloges, (Jim Lesleys) Inver. Pipe Roadside Drain with 300mm Twinwall LP1575/1 €5,000.00 5 Drainage at Port Inver, (Jordans) Pipe roadside drain with 300mm pipe and provide gullies LP1535/1 €7,500.00 6 Drainage at Summerhill, Pipe roadside drain with 300mm dia twinwall LS6575/1 €8,000.00€65,760.00 Started 15 7 €68,546.00 Drainage works Crove - pipe sections of existing drain to prevent damage of road edge. R-230 €18,260.00 Started 8 New drainage works from chapel towards junction Drumfinnagle Kilcar R-263 €25,000.00 9 Drainage works Croagh - Repair/replace damaged pipe, extend existing pipe & provide gullies L-1395-2 €7,000.00 Completed 10 Mc Cauls Croaghbeg (install new drainage with solve flooding issue on public road. L-1215-4 €10,000.00 11 Loughraherk/Meenasillagh upgrade drainage system. L-5015-2 €8,286.00 €68,546.00 16 12 €68,883.00 Tully - Station Road Ballyshannon - raise a 60m section of road and resurface LS-7965-1 €6,000.00 13 Rushen - Raise a 50m section of road and place new road crossing LP-2225-6 €12,000.00 14 Garvanagh - Place new drainage system LS-7615-2 €12,000.00 15 Rossnowlagh - Place drainage system to collect water rising in middle of road to the Sandhouse LP-2295-1 €6,883.00 16 Laclom - Clean stream and strenghten roadside currently being undermined by stream LS-7115-2 €22,000.00 Started 17 Ballintra - Replace road crossing and reopen drains LP-7155 €10,000.00 €68,883.00 17 18 €75,734.00 Drumrooske East - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. LP - 1935-2 €3,000.00 Completed 19 Mullins - repair existing storm drain and place protection slab LP-1925-2 €3,734.00 20 Tullyearl (Taylors) - Replace existing crossing, raise the road and resurface. LP-2035-1 €24,400.00 21 Cullionboy - Replace/upsize existing road crossing LP - 1985-1 €10,000.00 22 Carrick West - Raise road level and install new drainage system to alleviate flooding. LP-2145-2 €20,600.00 23 Haugh - Install new road side drain to collect water from draining off lands higher than road level. LP-1945 €6,000.00 24 Drumgowan Road - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. LS-6715-1 €2,500.00 25 Tullyearl - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. LT-67251 €2,500.00 26 Shannagh - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. L P-2185-4 €3,000.00 €75,734.00 €278,923.00 TOTAL €278,923.00

Municipal District of Donegal 14 th May 2019

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Tourism Unit

Economic Directorate

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REPORT

1. Marketing Officer Update

2. Bundoran Tourism Officer Update

3. Marine Marketing Officer Update

Electoral Area: Countywide

Activity / Project Update –March 2019

Activity / Project Title Donegal Tourism

Project The Marketing aspects of Donegal Tourism / Go Visit Description/Activity Donegal

Budget (if applicable) N/A

Progress to date within the last 2 Donegal Tourism TV Advertisement with Virgin Media months-inclusive of Donegal Tourism was aired on Virgin Media on the 9th May for current status one week.

Donegal tourism will be enticing providers and tourism businesses to create Easter/ Summer packages on their websites to compliment the timing of the advert and hopefully

entice visitors to book ‘staycations’ in Donegal.

Donegal Tourism Seminar

Over 130 people gathered to attend the Donegal County Council Tourism Seminar in the beautiful surroundings of the Waterfront Hotel in Dungloe for the tourism seminar on May 1 st . This seminar proved to be an excellent platform of learning for a wide and varied combination of experience providers.

The speakers were leaders in their field of tourism provision : Mark Richardson & Associates, Pol Ó Coghnalie Travel Writer & Editor for Irish Independant and National Geographic Traveller, Brian Mc Dermott, Celebrity Chef and Owner of Foyle Hotel, Moville, Aoife Mc Crum, Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager at SoolNua.

Pol O Conaghlie took a video of take off from Donegal Airport and put in on Independant.ie which gathered thousands of views.

The message from the seminar was clearly articulated by those present that it is Donegal’s time to shine and Donegal is and ready to greet the next group of travellers, visitors, explorers, friends, relatives, business people, and families that have yet to experience the welcome that we are renowned for and that is second to none.

Facebook There has been considerable success with facebook in the last month

Followers are up by 16%

Video Views are up by 127%

Page views are up by 19%

A recent video posted gathered views of 12k. Staff members are being encouraged to take short videos and post them if travelling throughout the county

Social Media Success 2018

Sarah Meehan Marketing Officer Donegal Tourism Ltd Donegal Public Service Centre Drumlonagher Donegal Town Co. Donegal

Tel: + 353 (74) 9724431 Mobile: +353 (87) 2691977 E-mail: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/govisitdonegal Twitter: www.twitter.com/govisitdonegal

Municipal District: Donegal

Activity / Project Update Activity / Project Bundoran Tourism Officer Update Title Project Description Promotional Activities – April 2019

Current Activities Membership of Discover Bundoran Tourism Partnership

• Collecting membership dues from existing members.

Marketing of Bundoran

• Newsletter for April sent out. • Working on plans for marketing activity coming into summer months. • Working on website page translations. • New updated posters for East End bus shelter and some of the visitor information points around town designed and printed. • “Bundoran Weekly” podcast continues to attract new listeners and can be streamed/downloaded wherever podcasts are available.

Brochure 2019

• Brochure continues to be distributed across the town, county and country.

Other:

• Facilitating ongoing progression of Discover Ballyshannon brand – currently campaigning to get new members on board and website content. • Attended the border towns conference in Dundalk as part of the Bundoran Town Team/Town Centre Health Check project. • Assisting planning department to contact and get word out to community groups about Local Area Plan and forthcoming consultations. • Facilitated Failte Ireland Customer Service Excellence Workshop in Bundoran in April. • Facilitating a pilot programme for delivery of Customer Service Excellence workshop to TYs at Magh Ene College, Bundoran • Promotion of Failte Ireland Local Experts workshop in Donegal & Sligo with Bundoran trade. • Continuing to promote the Think Before You Flush initiative to businesses in town. • Working with Tidy Towns to introduce a number of local sustainable initiatives that can be promoted through Discover Bundoran. • Attended Tidy Towns clinic at Donegal PSC on April 15th. • Facilitating the establishment of historical walking tours of Bundoran for the summer months with students who have completed the Failte Ireland Tour Guide programme.

Events for 2019

• Planning ongoing with event organisers to programme “Bundoran’s Big Week By The Beach” festival in August. An assortment of events already confirmed for the festival period from 14 th -18 th August. • Working with food trade to programme “Bia Bundoran” food festival September 20 th -22 nd • Over 120 participants in the annual Easter Egg painting event on Easter Saturday organised by Discover Bundoran with support from Dark Daughter Productions. • Assisting with logistics and promotion of Darkness Into Light event on May 11 th • Assisting with logistics and planning for annual Bundoran Lifeboat Soapbox Race on Sunday June 2 nd .

Discover Bundoran website and social media

• Ongoing management of www.discoverbundoran.com and social media channels. • Following blog plan for 2019. • Following social media vision for 2019. • Regular posting/scheduling of content and video on Facebook page. • Cross promotion to our other social media channels. • Regular Friday “What’s on” video produced and delivered on Facebook/Twitter/You Tube continues. This appears at 11am each Friday. All videos are now captioned so they can be viewed with the volume down. • Ongoing updating of website with event/gig guide listings. • Discover Bundoran Facebook page and other social media channels continues to grow. Facebook page has now surpassed 14,000 followers.

Marketing of Bundoran Waterworld & Bundoran Seaweed Baths

• Monitoring and tweaking of marketing plan for 2019. • New Season started on Good Friday April 19 th at 12pm. • Attended INTO conference in Galway and spoke to primary school teachers and principals about having their school tour at Waterworld.

Management and Staffing of Bundoran Tourist Office

• 2 x TUS employees, 1 x volunteer. • Rostering • New systems being put into place for flow of information as well as updated procedures and policies. • Office remains open 7 days per week • Numbers picking up since start of April.

Contact Person Shane Smyth – [email protected] 087 3737817 (to include telephone number & e-mail address)

Electoral Area: Donegal

Marine Tourism Marketing & Development Activity Report

Activity / Project Title Marine Tourism Marketing & Development

Project Description/Activity

Budget (if applicable) N/A – Multiple Budgets from Various Projects

Progress to date within Marine Tourism Conference the last two The next Marine Tourism Conference will take place on 5 th and months/quarter 2 - 6th September 2019. The venue has yet to be confirmed. This inclusive of current status will take the format of keynote speakers and practical workshops over the 2 days with workshops hosted EU project partners i.e. CAPITEN to provide more information on initiatives developed with EU funding.

WAOH Project • The Co-Lab in Letterkenny has been booked for a WAOH! Route training event on 20 th May 2019 where project partners Submon, Travelecoology and the World Cetacean Alliance will be delivering both classroom based training and field trip training focused on sustainable tourism with reference to wildlife watching. 49 businesses and representatives from the tourism sector have now registered to attend the WAOH! Route training sessions in May 2019 taking place in Donegal. The partners will be in Donegal for one week and will be delivering training in a range of locations. • A stand has been booked at the DIVE 2019 trade show to take place in Birmingham NEC in October 2019. At this trade show we will be presenting Donegal at a seminar to attendees at the trade show. • Following a procurement process, Green Traveller has been appointed to deliver a social media trip in both Donegal and partner region Cornwall. This will involve visiting each region and developing new content for use on social media e.g. an Instagram takeover. • The Marketing Plan for the WAOH! Route project has been finalised and approved by the EU Commission. • The new WAOH! Route promotional video featuring Donegal is now available to view on YouTube and Facebook. • A new brochure has been produced for the WAOH Route project including both technical and leisure diving in Donegal.

Wildsea Europe Donegal County Council has committed to continue to work on the Wildsea Europe project. Those listed on the website www.wildsea.eu have reported receiving bookings for their businesses so it is important to continue to provide training and support for SME’s and to continue to support the marketing activities to increase traffic and bookings on the website.

CAPITEN • The call for proposals for festival and events funding under the CAPITEN project has closed. An assessment panel has assessed all applications and 15 maritime themed festivals and events have successfully been issued with letters of offer for funding under CAPITEN. These festivals and events will take place over the coming months and each will be required to submit a report afterwards. • A new website for the CAPITEN project has been launched at www.capiten.eu • Donegal County Council has completed the Marketing Plan for the festivals and events element of the project. • Donegal County Council has produced a suite of tools for partners to use when dealing with maritime festivals and events in their regions including templates for ‘calls for funding, post event reports, attendee surveys and reporting to the EU’.

MalinWaters • 19 festivals and events have been successfully issued with letters of offer. • MalinWaters now has 16,600 likes on Facebook and 1017 followers on Twitter. 57% male and 42% female. • Top markets on social media - US, Ireland, UK, France and Germany. • Welcome Anchorages 2019 will again feature all marinas, pontoons and sailing facilities in Donegal plus an editorial about the MalinWaters regions.

Cruise Tourism A new brochure promoting Cruise Tourism in County Donegal has been produced and was distributed to cruise operators at the Seatrade Cruise Global event in Fort Lauderdale from 20 th – 23 rd April 2019. A new film promoting Cruise Tourism has also been produced. Project Targets for the WAOH Project next bi-monthly/quarter • Green Traveller will be coming to Donegal to deliver the 2 2019 reporting period social media trip. • Capacity building sessions and training workshops will be delivered by the lead partner the week of 20 th May 2019 in Donegal. • Advertisements will be placed in Scuba Magazine promoting diving in Donegal and our presence at DIVE 2019 in the NEC, Birmingham.

MalinWaters Marketing Activity • Following assessment of the festivals and event applications. All events will be added to the website and promoted via social media. • Marketing activity is ongoing to promote www.malinwaters.com across a variety of marketing channels. Further activities to promote the MalinWaters brand across a range of marketing platforms including e-mail, display, PPC, content, SEO and more will be ongoing in 2019.

CAPITEN • Terms of Reference for the development of new VR footage focused on maritime experiences have been developed and procurement via e-tenders will be carried out in the coming weeks. • A Business and Action Plan will be developed by Donegal County Council for the CAPITEN project.

Cruise Tourism • In 2019 continued promotion of Donegal as a cruise tourism destination will be ongoing.

Marine Tourism Newsletter Further updates will be sent out to over 200 marine tourism contacts via the e-mail newsletter including details of any funding calls for maritime festivals and events and any other opportunities that may arise.

Marine Tourism Conference 2019 Ongoing plans for the Marine Tourism Conference will be rolled out. Keynote speakers will be booked. EU pro ject workshops will be arranged.

SeaFest 2019 SeaFest will take place in Cork in July 2019 and Donegal County Council Tourism Unit will be taking a promotional stand at this event.

DIVE 2019 Through the WAOH! Route project Donegal County Council will be taking a promotional stand at the DIVE 2019 trade show event in Birmingham.

Contact Person Joy Harron (to include telephone Marine Tourism Officer number & e-mail address) Donegal County Council Donegal Public Service Centre Drumlonagher Donegal Town Co. Donegal

Tel: + 353 (74) 9724431 Mobile: +353 (87) 0619360 E-mail: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joyharron

ENVIRONMENT MD REPORT – May ‘19

WASTE AND LITTER MANAGEMENT

Municipal District:_All

Activity / #Big Donegal Clean Up '19 - a great success! Project Title

Project Description/A ctivity

The focus period of the #BigDonegalCleanUp19 has come to a close with approx. 130 clean- ups supported during the month of April alone. Community clean-ups have been taking place since February and will continue throughout the year. Applications for clean-up equipment are available through the Council offices all year round.

We would like to thank all the groups and volunteers who gave up their time to make such a positive impact on the environment. This years campaign created quite a buzz throughout the county with every area represented. Many clean-ups received great coverage in the local press and on social media.

This years campaign had two fantastic new elements, firstly we had a number of #BigDonegalCleanup Ambassadors throughout the County who are involved in clean-ups on a regular basis and secondly we teamed up with the Highland Radio's John Breslin Show "Around the Northwest " where there was a weekly interview on the #BigDonegalCleanUp, these interviews were also broadcast on facebook live.

Contact Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer Person [email protected]

Activity / Project Title

People for Bees Bee Monitoring Workshop

Project Description/A ctivity Location: Letterkenny, Co Donegal Date: 19 th May , Time: 10:00

Venue: Letterkenny Institute of Technology

This workshop will provide training in bee identification, surveying and recording techniques. It will consist of an indoor presentation and an outdoor practical session at a nearby wildflower habitat. This is a beginner’s level workshop. It will introduce you to the fascinating world of bees and the importance of bee monitoring in Ireland. This workshop is ideal for community groups such as Tidy Towns.

Booking is essential contact us at [email protected] for booking

This event if free of charge thanks to support from Donegal County Council

Contact Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer Person [email protected] Irish Wildlife Trust - [email protected]

Activity / Tidy Towns Application Presentation Project Title

Project Presentation to Tidy Towns groups in the Donegal MD Description/A ctivity A presentation on the Tidy Towns application process was given to Tidy Towns groups in the Donegal MD on Monday 15th April by National Tidy Towns Adjudicator Debbie Nesbitt. This was a very informative morning and the initial feedback from the attending groups was very positive.

This event was requested by Cllr Niamh Kennedy for the Donegal MD. Going forward it may be possible to roll this style of event out to all Municipal Districts in the future.

Contact Suzanne Bogan Waste Awareness Officer Person [email protected]

Activity / IFFPG Farm Plastic Collections (Irish Farm Film Plastics Group) Project Title www.farmplastics.ie

Project IFFPG have nearly completed their calendar of Bring Centres for the bring back of farm Description/A plastics for Donegal in 2019. See below a list of confirmed dates and locations. Farmers are ctivity reminded to bring their labels with the code when returning farm plastics.

Charges are €20 per half tonne with the code and €85 per half tonne without the code.

Types of materials collected are silage wrap and sheeting, large fertilisers bags (liners removed), small fertilisers and feed bags, plastic drums (triple rinsed), netting and twine.

Products manufactured from farm plastics are refuse sacks, piping, damp proofing, garden furniture.

Budget Organised and advertised by IFFPG. Farmers are sent a text the week before and the collections are advertised in local IFA branches, the IFFPGon Farmers Journal and Agriland.

Progress to date within Donegal Buncrana, Inishowen Co-op 28th June the last Carndonagh, Inishowen Co-op 29th June quarter - inclusive of Newtowncunningham, Clonleigh Co-op 2nd July current status Milford Mart 4th July

Raphoe Mart 5th July (TBC)

Ballybofey & Stranorlar Mart 6th July

Donegal Mart 8th July

Ardara GAA 9th July

Ballyshannon Mart 10th July

Contact: www.farmplastic.ie 01 4089966

Activity / Update - Waste Presentation Bye -Laws Project Title

Project Description/A ctivity

Each Local Authority is currently drafting revisions of the national waste presentation bye- laws to ensure a consistent approach to managing waste across Ireland.

From Monday 29 th April the Regional Waste Management Office are running adverts on local radio stations on the waste presentation bye-laws using the strapline ‘Are You Waste Complaint ?.

The bye-laws are one of a number of tools being used to protect, conserve and enhance the environment by encouraging sustainable waste management practices.

The proposed bye-laws are being introduced to:

• Help to identify those that are not dealing with their waste in a responsible manner, • Reduce instances of illegal dumping by Increasing the presentation rates for household kerbside collection; • Improve air quality and eliminate nuisance caused by backyard burning; • Eliminate littering resulting from animals rifling through refuse bags left out for collection; • Minimise the health risks that may be associated with mismanaged waste. • Prevent mismanagement of waste and bring in measures to ensure consistency of service for householders.

Status: • The Waste Presentation Bye-Laws for Donegal are currently being drafted. • There will be a presentation to the next Strategic Policy Committee in July 2019. • The draft bye-laws will then be available for public consultation. • Submissions considered and evaluated. • Presentation to the elected members for consideration and /or adoption.

For further information and updates please view the Council web-site or www.mywaste.ie .

Contact Matthew Byrne, Waste Regulation Officer Person [email protected]

Activity / Litter Enforcement Figures 2019 Project Title

Project Jan – April 2019 Description/A Litter Fixed Penalty Notices Issued: 54 ctivity Litter Fixed Penalty Notices Paid: 36

Contact Matthew Byrne, Waste Regulation Officer Person [email protected]

Municipal District of Donegal 2nd May 2019

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Community Development & Planning Services ______

REPORT

1. Playground Maintenance Update

2. T & V Update Reports

a. Dunkineely

b. Kilcar

c. Mountcharles

d. Donegal Town

e. Killybegs

Municipal District:_Donegal

Activity / Project Update: May 2019

Activity / Project Title PLAYGROUNDS MAINTENANCE 2018/2019

Project Annual maintenance of Playgrounds Description/Activity 1. Waterworld, Bundoran 2. St. John Bosco, Donegal Town 3. Killybegs 4. Westend, Bundoran 5. Kilcar 6. Mall Park, Ballyshannon

Budget (if applicable) €14,731.44 incl. VAT

1. Works consists of: Progress to date within the • Replacement of broken and damaged equipment. last quarter -inclusive of • Replace worn safety tiles and remove trip hazards. current status • Grease all equipment that contains bushes, bearings ,

shackles, etc. • Carry out repairs along edges of safety surfaces.

Current Status:

• Annual Rospa Inspection Reports have been completed with

necessary repairs identified. nd • Tender requests issued on 22 November, 2018 with a th closing date of 12 December, 2018.

• Tenders assessed December 2018.

• Annual Maintenance Tender awarded to Murphy Playground * Delete irrelevant reporting period Services Ltd. • Contractor has commenced works on the various playgrounds Project Targets for the next bi-monthly/quarterly* • All works to be completed by June 2019. reporting period * Delete irrelevant reporting period Contact Person Eamon Boyle (to include telephone Executive Engineer number & e-mail address) Community & Planning Services Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087-1788623 E-mail: [email protected]

Municipal District:_Donegal

Activity / Project Update: May 2019

Activity / Project Title T&V 2017 - Dunkineely

Project 1. Commission of L.A. Plan, Health Check and Description/Activity 2. Refurbishment of Dunkineely Community Centre

Budget (if applicable) €100,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs € 25,000 – Own Resources

Progress to date within the Current Status: last quarter -inclusive of current status • All refurbishment works in the Dunkineely Community Centre are complete.

• The Health Check has been finalised and approved by the DCL.

* Delete irrelevant reporting period Project Targets for the next • All elements of the project are complete. Bi-monthly / quarterly reporting period

Contact Person Eamon Boyle (to include telephone Executive Engineer number & e-mail address) Community & Planning Services Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087-1788623 E-mail: [email protected]

Municipal District:_Donegal

Activity / Project Update: May 2019

Activity / Project Title T&V 2017 - Kilcar

Project 3. Development of a Gaeltacht Digital Hub Description/Activity

Budget (if applicable) €42,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs €10,500 – Own Resources

Progress to date within the Current Status: last quarter -inclusive of current status • Fionntarlann Cill Chartha has finalising the detail of the project and procuring contractors / suppliers to undertake the work. • Procurement of equipment, furniture, doors etc., been completed. • Doors installation works completed. • Procurements are underway for the other elements of the project. • Works currently ongoing.

* Delete irrelevant reporting period Project Targets for the next The majority of the work is complete but the remaining painting Bi-monthly / quarterly works due to be complete in early May. reporting period

Contact Person Eamon Boyle (to include telephone Executive Engineer number & e-mail address) Community & Planning Services Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087-1788623 E-mail: [email protected]

Municipal District:_Donegal

Activity / Project Update: May 2019

Activity / Project Title T&V 2017 - Mountcharles

Project 4. Enhancement of the Streetscape. Description/Activity

Budget (if applicable) €100,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs € 25,000 – Own Resources

Progress to date within the Current Status: last quarter -inclusive of current status • Paul Doherty Architects has been procured to manage the project on behalf of the Committee.

• Contractors have been procured to complete the works on the streetscape including painting of a number of derelict buildings.

• Works are currently ongoing.

* Delete irrelevant reporting period Project Targets for the next Bi-monthly / quarterly All works due to be completed by mid-May 2019. reporting period

Contact Person Eamon Boyle (to include telephone Executive Engineer number & e-mail address) Community & Planning Services Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087-1788623 E-mail: [email protected]

Municipal District:_Donegal

Activity / Project Update: May 2019

Activity / Project Title T&V Renewal Scheme 2018 – Donegal Town

Project Enhancements & Development Works Description/Activity Works consists of:

5. Provision of a footpath 6. Provision of lining trail markings / App 7. Installation of interpretative panels / signage

Budget (if applicable) €100,000 – Department of Rural & Community Development € 25,000 – Own Resources

Progress to date within the Current Status: last quarter -inclusive of current status • A number of meetings have been held with Donegal Chamber of Commerce to finalise the details of the project including the options available to deliver the various elements of the project.

• It is expected that a Letter of Offer will issued to the Group in early mid May.

* Delete irrelevant reporting period Project Targets for the next Bi-monthly / quarterly reporting period

Contact Person Eamon Boyle (to include telephone Executive Engineer number & e-mail address) Community & Planning Services Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087-1788623 E-mail: [email protected]

Municipal District:_Donegal

Activity / Project Update: May 2019

Activity / Project Title T&V 2018 – Killybegs

Project Enhancement of Streetscape Description/Activity Works consist of: Street Furniture Information Panels / Directional Signage Development of Food Hub Enhancement of Bridge Street Budget (if applicable) €100,000 – Department of Rural & Community Development € 25,000 – Own Resources

Progress to date within the Current Status: last quarter -inclusive of current status • An number of meetings have been held with Killybegs Tidy Towns Committee to finalise the details of the project including the options available to deliver the various elements of the project.

• A location for the ‘Food Hub’ is currently being secured which will allow works to commence.

• LOO issued at the end of March * Delete irrelevant reporting period Project Targets for the next Bi-monthly / quarterly reporting period

Contact Person Eamon Boyle (to include telephone Executive Engineer number & e-mail address) Community & Planning Services Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087-1788623 E-mail: [email protected]

Community, Enterprise & Planning Service

Planning Services Report

Donegal MD Meeting 14 th May 2019

Item Update 1 Development Applications (1) Statistics County Totals Year to End March 2019: Applications received 75 Granted 54 Refused 16 Deferred 26 Decided in under 2 months 38 Invalid 8

Applications to end March 2019

8 20 Invalid 24 11 8

27 50 Decisions < 56 days 35 40 38

13 36 Deferred 30 29 Stranorlar 26 Letterkenny Inishowen 3 10 Glenties Refused 7 Donegal 6 16

32 67 Granted 60 55 54

48 120 Apps Recd 113 76 75

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

Community, Enterprise & Planning Service

Planning Services Report

2 Enforcement Donegal MD March New Cases 5 Closed Cases 3 Outstanding cases on record 126 since 2012

3 Notes & Planning Clinics: Monthly • 1st May Schedule • 15 th May • 29 th May

Please see website for further dates.

4 Central Planning Unit (1) At the Letterkenny MD workshop on 21 st March 2019 it was Letterkenny decided to defer the discussion in relation to the Local Area Local Area Plan. A further workshop was agreed for the morning of Plan Tuesday 30 th April in Letterkenny PSC commencing at 9am and concluding by lunchtime. A verbal update in relation to the workshop will be provided at the MD meetings.

The ongoing work in relation to the Plan includes: Assessment of 90 land areas in relation to readiness and appropriateness for development including neighbourhood assessment. Recommendations in relation to identified conflicts between land use zoning and areas of flood risk. Next steps in relation to land use provision for education following consultation with local schools and the Department of Education and Skills. Ongoing engagement with Road Design and the local roads team in relation to accessibility and movement within the town, inclusive of the provision of strategic routes. Preliminary engagement with TII in relation to lands at Carnamuggagh and Knocknamona. Engagement with Development Management RE: relevant current planning applications and pre-planning enquiries. Dissemination of a now up-to-date planning query. Coordination with the preliminary work of the Regeneration Team in relation to inception of masterplanning under URDF. Coordination with parallel work being undertaken within the Central Planning Unit in relation to derelict sites. Community, Enterprise & Planning Service

Planning Services Report

(2) Commencement of Local Area Plans for Buncrana and Local Area Bundoran Plans Local Area Plan for Buncrana.

1. Preparation work on land use surveying in the town, mapping, detailed back ground work and analysis on the preparation of the plan is still very much underway to inform both the consultation and plan making process. Ongoing consultation is being carried out with internal staff and external agencies and detailed progress is being made. Notification and advertising for the rescheduling of the public consultation events will issue in due course.

2. The Central Planning Unit is currently working on a tender document to invite submissions from specialist consultants for the compilation of a high level report to look at the strategic future direction of Buncrana. It is intended that this report will be completed by the consultants within the next few months and will assist in informing both the Local Area Plan and decisions around the future strategic positioning and direction(s) of Buncrana.

Local Area Plan for Bundoran A workshop was held with the Donegal MD Members in relation to Bundoran on the 27 th February 2019. The Workshop covered the statutory context, content and framework within which the Bundoran Local Area Plan shall be prepared.

A focus for the consideration of particulars of the plan was discussed including; town renewal and regeneration, tourism, urban realm, infrastructural servicing, residential land supply and the local environment amongst others.

Work is ongoing on the preparation of the Plan including the following: • Site survey work • Cross-directorate consultation • Identification of derelict sites and vacant sites • Preliminary dialogue with Stakeholders • Preparation of materials for the formal public participation process • Town Centre Health Check Community, Enterprise & Planning Service

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• Commencement of Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessments

Members were advised that they will be kept up-to-date with any notification of the proposed timelines for the preparation of the Plan.

Funded under the Town and Village Renewal Programme (2) 2016, and following initial engagement with the town Ongoing committee, an Action Plan for the Renewal and Regeneration Town & of Ramelton is currently being advanced by Duncan McLaren Village of Dedalus Architecture, including identification of proposals Renewal for enhancement of civic and public space. An updated Programme timeline for the Action Plan is currently being prepared with a (2016) target of pre-summer period for delivery. projects Two of the seven partners, Norway and the Basque Country (3) (a total of 6 delegates) involved in the HERICOAST project Hericoast were in Donegal on the 26th and 27th March, having obtained Project additional EU Interreg funding as part of Phase 2 of the project.

Norway secured the funding to undertake a Seascape Character Assessment akin to that prepared by Donegal County Council, and which has been uploaded as a Best Practice example onto the EU Interreg Website. The purpose of the visit was to learn in more detail the methodology used in Donegal to undertake and inform the Seascape Character Assessment of the Vest-Agder Region of Norway.

The Basque Region of Spain also secured funding under phase 2 of the project to learn in more detail how the evidence based assessment developed by Donegal County Council is being used to inform projects and plans, and thereby fully explain the process and functionality of the SCA and how this has informed further actions in Donegal.

The 6th HERICOAST steering group meeting was held on the 3rd April in Amsterdam; all of the partners discussed, inter alia, monitoring of their Action Plans, deadlines, and budgets for the next semesters of the project. The funded pilot project undertaken by Norway and the Basque Region using Donegal’s Seascape Character Assessment as a best practice trans-regional project, and as a basis for imminent projects in their region was also discussed.

Donegal presented an update on the progress within the County during the previous semesters, ongoing work and the planned work going forward. This was discussed and agreed Community, Enterprise & Planning Service

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among the partner regions.

5 Further Information • Weekly List of applications and decisions: Click on web http://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/planning/weeklyplannin links to glists/ access • Planning service email (to be used in correspondence with information. 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_querybysurfor recloc.asp • File Retrieval Form – to be used for file retrieval and when requesting planning searches: www.donegalcoco.ie/media/donegalcountyc/planning/pdfs/fil eretrieval/File%20Retrieval.pdf

Donegal Municipal District - 14th May 2019 Motions

Agenda Item No.4 Office Ref:DLMD-2019-04002 Submitted By: Cllr. Seamus Maguire Assigned To: Emergency Services

Motion "This municipal district calls for plans and costings for the building of Bundoran, Ballyshannon and Glencolmcille fire stations to be brought before councillors as part of this year's budget process, and to outline a timeline for the same."

Signed Off By: GARRY MARTIN

Response: In December 2015 the then Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government (the Department) requested fire authorities nationally to prioritise their outstanding fire station projects and in that regard the Department was advised that the Donegal priority fire station projects were as follows: Station Priority Ballyshannon 1 Bundoran 1 Glencolmcille 3 The Department advised by letter dated the 29th April 2016 that the Department is open to considering a suitable fire station project for the south of the county from Donegal County Council. In this regard a process was initiated to review the existing fire station arrangement in that area of the county. The process concluded with a recommendation from the Chief Fire Officer for a station sited at its optimum location, north of Bundoran, which would serve the combined area currently served by Ballyshannon and Bundoran Fire Brigades. The Chief Fire Officer’s proposal was rejected at a plenary meeting of the Council on the 25th June 2018 and a decision was taken to seek a meeting with the Minister which, as of to date, has not taken place. The capital cost of fire stations is funded by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Department approval is required to appoint consultants to progress the project(s) to the stage where plans and detailed costings would be produced which, as of to date, has not been given.

Agenda Item No.5 Office Ref:DLMD-2019-04003 Submitted By: Cllr. Niamh Kennedy Assigned To: Economic Development

Motion "I am calling on this MD to make funding available for the creation of a Blueway Map of Donegal Bay. To include all coastal towns and villages activities and create a valuable tourism brochure for all the coastal communities in Donegal bay to distribute to visitors to the area. To have this map ready for publication for this season ."

Signed Off By: GARRY MARTIN

Response: The Council have engaged with Waterways Ireland and other State partners to develop an agreed strategy on the development of Blueways. If the Council was to now start to develop maps for different areas of the county that are not agreed with other State partners, this may result in resources being used that could be directed to better use in promoting our marine resources at present. Once an agreement is reached with the partners on the Blueways strategy we can then ensure that this County will have one that fits within an agreed national framework and with the partnership and co-operation of other relevant stakeholders.

Agenda Item No.6 Office Ref:DLMD-2019-04004 Submitted By: Cllr. Barry O'Neill Assigned To: Roads and Transportation

Motion "That this Municipal District Council introduce bye laws prohibiting the overnight parking of Campervans and / or Caravans at the following locations - Lawne Park, Market Yard, Cluain Baron and the Townlands of Coolcholly, Townparks and Ballyhanna in Ballyshannon and also in Bundoran at Newtown, at Main Super Valu Car Park at Railway Road, Sea Front Car Park (beside Amusement Park) and adjoining road and at Tullan Strand Car Park"

Signed Off By: MARK SWEENEY

Response: Members are advised that the request to introduce bye laws to prohibit overnight parking of campervan and/or caravans at the above mentioned location will present both legal and technical difficulties. Some of these difficulties are as follows: 1. There are two town lands mentioned that extend over a large area in Ballyshannon and is it intended to prohibit the parking of such vehicles in these areas even if they are on a street or on private lands. 2. Consideration will need to be given as to how such bye laws will be policed. 3. Consideration will need to be given as to how such bye laws will be enforced. 4. Consideration will need to be given as to whether or not such bye laws could be viewed as discriminatory. Members are advised that in 2005 the Council have already agreed a strategy to deal with illegal encampments. This strategy has two Acts that are used to deal with illegal encampments, they are as follows: 1. The Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 as amended by Section 24 of the Housing (Miscellaneous provisions) Act 2002. - This act does not apply to any public road. 2. The Planning and Development Act 2000 - This act is enforced where an illegal encampment is situated on any public road or on private lands. If the Members decide to adopt this motion then legal advise will need to be sought regarding the legal and practical difficulties in the policing and enforcement of such byelaws. Donegal Municipal District - 14th May 2019 Questions

Agenda Item No.7 Office Ref:DLMD-2019-04001 Submitted By: Cllr. Seamus Maguire Assigned To: Water and Environment

Question "I would ask Donegal County to outline what plans they have to provide a municipal graveyard to service the Donegal town area"

Signed Off By: Michael McGarvey

Response: The Environment section of Donegal County Council is actively investigating the development of multi- denominational graveyards in the County. The team has engaged constructively with a number of stakeholders in recent months in relation to progressing this matter. An update will be provided at the Environment and Emergency Services SPC in the coming months with further details provided at Municipal District and Plenary Council meetings as the project progresses.