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Ceantar Bardais Dún na nGall

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3ú Méan Fómhair, 2019

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Beidh Cruinniú de Ceantar Bardais Dún na nGall ar siúl De Máirt 10ú Méan Fómhair, 2019, ag 11.30 r.n. in Ionad Serbhísí Pobail, Bhaile Dhún na nGall. DO GACH BHALL DEN CEANTAR BARDAS DÚN NA nGALL A Chara, larrtar ort bheith i lathair ag an gcruinniú seo Ceantar Bardais Dún na nGall. Tá Clar an Cruinnithe le seo. Mise, Ie meas

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Riarthóir Cruinnithe ***********************************************************************************************************************

Municipal District of Donegal

Office of Meetings Administrator, County House, Lifford.

3rd September, 2019

NOTICE OF MEETING

The next Meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal will be held on Tuesday 10th September, 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, Pauric Sheerin Meetings Administrator

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AGENDA

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

July, 2019. 2. Consideration of Minutes of Workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 4th

July, 2019. 3. Consideration of Minutes of Workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 9th

July, 2019.

4. Consideration of Minutes of Workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 23rd July, 2019.

5. Foodie Destinations Award 2019

6. Update Reports from Council Services:

6.1 Housing & Corporate Services 6.2 Roads / Transportation 6.3 Economic Development 6.4 Environment Services 6.5.1 Community Development 6.5.2 Planning Services

Motions 7. Cllr Tom Conaghan

“That this Municipal District receives an update on the proposed new traffic byelaws (including parking and one way system) for Donegal Town from the Roads Directorate as a matter of urgency.”

8. Cllr Michael McMahon

“that this Municipal District investigates taking over the following housing estates re: water, footpaths, roads, lighting (esp lighting) the housing estates in question are crest of a wave, bunholvil, armada cottages, sections of sea road and sections of tullan strand.”

9. Cllr Barry Sweeny

“That this Municipal District expedite the engineer’s report on the roof of Ballyshannon’s public toilets and that additional funding be made available to complete the necessary works in addition to the finance already ringfenced for their refurbishment and provide or redirect temporary staffing resources to allow the toilets to reopen after being closed for the summer season. Furthermore I propose that a Portaloo be installed at the Mall Quay/Mall Parks area of the town”.

10. Cllr Michéal Naughton

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“I am calling on Donegal Municipal District to arrange a meeting with Mr. Michael Creed TD, Minister of Agriculture Food and the Marine, with us Councillors along with the Killybegs Harbour Development Group in relation to securing funding for the development of the harbor”.

Questions 11. Cllr Tom Conaghan

“Can Irish Water be asked to provide clarity on their methodology for charging for new connections as new connection fees in some cases are extremely expensive?”

12. Cllr Michael McMahon

Can the Road Department provide an update on the recent motion regarding Parking Bye-laws and in particular overnight parking?

13.Cllr Michael McMahon

Can the Roads Section confirm the party responsible for the maintenance of the grass area at the location of the holding tank at West End, Bundoran?

14. Cllr Barry Sweeny

“Can Donegal County Council provide a time frame as to when it will take over both Woodlands housing estate and Ashbrook housing estate in Ballyshannon including an update on connecting the Woodlands estate to the public sewer?”

15. Cllr Michéal Naughton

What is the update position in relation to the Bundoran & Ballyshannon Fire Stations?

16. Date of Next Meeting/Workshops - Proposed Group Water Scheme Workshop at 10.00 am on Friday 27th

September 2019. - MD of Donegal Meeting –8th October 2019 at 11.30 am (as per standing

orders) - Proposed MD Budget Workshop at 10.00 am on Wednesday the 2nd

October 2019 - Proposed MD Budget Meeting at 10.00 am on Wednesday 23rd October

2019

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

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD AT

11.30 A. M. ON TUESDAY THE 9TH JULY 2019 IN THE PETER KENNEDY CHAMBER, DONEGAL PUBLIC SERVICES CENTRE, DONEGAL

MDD/090/19 MEMBERS PRESENT

Cllr Noel Jordan, Cathaoirleach Cllr Michéal Naughton, Cllr Niamh Kennedy Cllr Tom Conaghan Cllr Michael McMahon Cllr Barry Sweeny

MDD/091/19 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 Mr. Paul Christie, Senior Executive Planner, Planning & Community Development Mr. Barney McLaughlin, Administrative Officer, Economic Development Ms. Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer, Environment Section Mr. Donal Murphy, Executive Engineer, Roads and Transportation Mr. Enda Monaghan, Senior Staff Officer, Housing & Corporate Services

MDD/092/19 Votes of Sympathy

A vote of sympathy was passed in respect of the following recent deaths;- The late Cllr Manus (Mandy) Kelly, Glenswilly, Letterkenny The late Rev Fr. Joseph O’Donnell, PP Ballintra, brother of Elaine O’Donnell, Central Invoice Matching, Donegal County Council The late Martin (Marty) Coulter, Donegal Town The late Gerry Hegarty, Marian Villas, Donegal Town Members paid particular tribute to the late Cllr Manus Kelly and Rev. Fr. Joseph O’Donnell.

MDD/093/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 14TH MAY 2019 On the proposal of Cllr Kennedy, seconded by Cllr Conaghan, the Minutes of the meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 14th May 2019 were confirmed.


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MDD/094/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE WORKSHOP OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 14TH MAY 2019 On the proposal of Cllr Naughton seconded by Cllr Kennedy, the Minutes of the workshop of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 14th May 2019 were confirmed.

MDD/095/19 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL

MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF DONEGAL HELD ON 16TH JUNE 2019 On the proposal of Cllr Sweeny seconded by Cllr Conaghan, the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Municipal District of Donegal held on the 16th June 2019 were confirmed.

MDD/096/19 Short adjournment of meeting

On the proposal of Cllr Jordan, seconded by Cllr McMahon, Members agreed to adjourn the meeting for 15 minutes and to resume again at 12 noon in order to facilitate a short break.

MDD/097/19 HOUSING CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT Housing Services

Progress reports on Grants, Loans, Casual Vacancies, and Housing Capital 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, Housing Capital 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, in particular, on Casual Vacancies, Housing Grants and Housing Capital Programme.

Mr. Sheerin confirmed to Members as requested at the last meeting, that a photograph of the incoming Councillors has been mounted on the wall of the Peter Kennedy Chamber. He also confirmed that the Chain of Office, for the Cathaoirleach of the District has been ordered. A number of comments/queries were dealt with as follows;- Ballyshannon In response to a query from Cllr Sweeny in relation to housing in Ballyshannon, Mr. P Sheerin informed Members that lands have been identified in Ballyshannon which is still going through the legal process. He further informed Members if same materialises it could provide a significant number of houses in Ballyshannon. In response to a further query from Cllr McMahon, Mr. P Sheerin


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confirmed that this is the same lands as had been previously being considered by an Approved Housing Body but had not progressed at the time. Bundoran In response to a query from Cllr McMahon for a timeframe for housing construction in Bundoran, Mr. P Sheerin informed Members that the Housing Capital Section is in the preliminary stages of working out the size of the scheme on the available land and it is likely that there will be a number of phases in this development. He further informed Members that it is hoped that the matter will be progressed to Part VIII in the near future.

Mr. P Sheerin also informed Members that the Housing Capital

Team will attend a workshop with Members in the near future to update them on the capital programme. He further confirmed that the Council is looking for housing solutions in areas of less need in conjunction with the areas of highest need.

Cllr Jordan commended the Council for the ongoing progress in

relation to the housing capital programme and for pursuing land acquisition.

Lease & Repair Scheme Cllr Jordan referred to his previous motion requesting that the

incentives for the Repair & Lease Scheme be increased and queried if there was any update from the Department. In response to same Mr. P Sheerin informed Members he had written to the Department outlining Members’ views on the Repair & Lease Scheme as requested, and a response is awaited. He confirmed that he would follow up again with the Department. Cllr McMahon submitted that it is important that this matter be followed up with the Department.

MDD/098/19 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. Staff Changes Mr. M Sweeney introduced Mr. Donal Murphy, Executive Engineer, Roads / Transportation to the meeting. He informed Members that Mr. Murphy is replacing Mr. Peter Kane as Area Roads Engineer who has transferred to the National Roads Office to take up a position there. Members welcomed Mr. Murphy to the District and wished him well in his new position. Mr. Sweeney also informed Members that transition arrangements are in place and Mr. Murphy is still undertaking duties in Road Design for a period.


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

• Follow up with Department of Marine for requested meeting (copy letter dated 26th June 2019 from Department also circulated with the Agenda for Members information)

• Public Lighting Infill Programme 2018/19

• Plaque at ‘Floyds Corner, Dunkineely

• Road Safety review for Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala

• Investigate safety measures at Creevy and Rockfield National Schools

• Draft bye-laws for Taxi Rank at Bundoran (as discussed at earlier workshop

• Legal Advice has been sought on request to prohibit overnight parking of caravans and campervans (motion adopted)

Legal Advice on parking of caravans and campervans Cllr McMahon supported by Cllr Sweeney emphasised the importance of obtaining the legal advice in relation to the overnight camping of caravans and campervans as a matter of urgency. Members submitted that a solution needs to be found to this issue which resolves it in an acceptable manner. A number of comments were made in relation to this matter which is unacceptable in a number of locations. Mr. Martin informed Members that this matter is being discussed county-wide and there is a balance to be struck to get the private sector service facilities for camping used looking at best practise internationally in this regard. Mr. M Sweeney undertook to follow up on the legal advice as a matter of urgency. Mr. M Sweeney also informed Members that a height restriction barrier is being installed at the Supervalu Carpark in Bundoran in the meanwhile which has been agreed with the businesses operating there. Members also noted that this matter will be further discussed in due course. Update on Fintra Bridge Mr. Donal Murphy briefed Members on the current status of the Fintra Bridge and & Road Realignment Project. Members noted that Road Design is following up with Landowners and that a preferred route option report should be ready for discussion with Members at the September 2019 Municipal District prior to submitting same to the DTTAS for approval. Cllr Kennedy that Roads for progressing this project. Public Lighting on the Diamond, Donegal Town Members noted the proposal to upgrade the public lighting on the Diamond, Donegal Town as circulated by e-mail and presented by Mr. M Sweeney. Members noted the cost estimate for the works is €45,000.00. Following a short discussion, on the proposal of Cllr


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Naughton, seconded by Cllr Conaghan, Members agreed to fund the lighting works on the Diamond from the Donegal Town Parking Charges Reserve Fund. Four Masters Memorial – Donegal Town Members noted the report circulated by e-mail and presented by Mr. M Sweeney in relation to cleaning and re-pointing the Four Masters Memorial at the Diamond, Donegal Town. He informed Members that once the advice has been received the Roads Department would proceed with seeking quotations for the remedial works. Cllr Conaghan submitted that it is important that these works are undertaken as the Diamond Area is extensively used and important to the Town Centre. Laghey Traffic Calming Measures Cllr Naughton noted the update on Laghey Junction and asked that asked that the matter be kept on the agenda for follow up. In response to same Mr. M Sweeney informed Members that the speed limit review is being undertaken and will go to the TII in due course for consideration and that he would keep Members updated.

Other Roads Matters Request for road signs to be washed In response to a request for road signs at the Pier, Killybegs and the 5 Points on the national road to be cleaned, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members he would follow up on same. Accessibility of Footpaths in Killybegs (Shore Road and Main Street) Cllr Kennedy referred to two cruise ships in Killybegs on the previous weekend and noted that there had been a number of wheelchair users from the ships visiting in the town. She submitted that there are accessibility issues with the footpaths at Shore Road and Main Street, Killybegs and asked that this matter be considered. In response to same, Mr. M Sweeney undertook to investigate same. Street Bins – Killybegs, Kilcar and Sliabh Liag Cllr Kennedy asked if additional street bin emptying could be provided in Killybegs, Kilcar and Sliabh Liag as they are overcapacity at times at present. In response to the request Mr. M Sweeney undertook to follow up on same. One-Way-System for Killybegs and Donegal Town In response to a request for an update on the one-way-system for Killybegs, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members that the Part VIII’s for both Killybegs and Donegal Town one-way-systems are being prepared and it is hoped to progress both Part VIII’s at the same time when ready.


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Plaque for seat at Bank Walk Cllr Conaghan requested on behalf of a local family if it would be in order for a plaque to be fixed to a seat on the bank walk, in memory of the late Michael McGettigan. This request was seconded by Cllr Naughton. In response to same, Mr. M Sweeney confirmed that this would be in order. Grass Cutting at Tourist Office/Shop in Bundoran Cllr McMahon enquired about an area of grass at the Tourist Office / Shop in Bundoran which used to be cut by the Council but has not been done for some time and is becoming unsightly. He referred to an Irish Water holding tank at this location and queried who was responsible for maintaining this grass area. In response to same, Mr. M Sweeney informed Members that he is currently investigating this matter and it is possible that these are Irish Water owned lands and that he would be in a position to close out on this shortly.

MDD/099/19 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT Tourism Unit Report

Members noted the Activity Report circulated with the Agenda and presented by Mr. B McLaughlin dealing with the following: 1. Marine Tourism Officer Report 2. Community Support Officer Update 3. Project Updates 4. Bundoran Tourism Report 5. Donegal Walks & Trails

Workshop on Sliabh Liag Bye-Laws Mr. B McLaughlin briefed Members in relation to a request for a workshop to discuss the proposed bye-laws for Sliabh Liag and asked if same could be facilitated in July 2019. Following a short discussion, it was agreed that the workshop would be held at 10.00 on Tuesday the 23rd July 2019 in the Peter Kennedy Chamber, Donegal PSC. A number of comments / queries were dealt with as follows: EuroVelo Route Signage In response to a submission from Cllr Sweeny regarding cycle route signage which he submitted is confusing around Ballyshannon, Mr. B McLaughlin advised he would investigate if maps can be provided for the routes and made available in Ballyshannon Town Centre. Tourism Officer, Bundoran Cllr McMahon complimented the work of the Tourism Office in Bundoran.


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Pride of Place Cllr Kennedy complimented the Donegal Town Community Chamber on their application for the Pride of Place competition.

Dunkineely Community Centre

Cllr Kennedy complimented the Dunkineely Community on their recent official opening of the Community Centre and also the launch of the Dunkineely Health Check advising there is plenty happening in Dunkineely which is positive.

Tourism in County Donegal

Cllr Naughton made a lengthy submission in relation to Tourism in Donegal submitting that the UK and N Ireland visitors are in decline including wedding bookings which is a large portion of the business for the County. He submitted with Brexit and Sterling as continuing uncertainties impacting on business for the Tourism and Accommodation Sectors and in particular County Donegal is affected. He asked if everyone could work together to mitigate the decline. In response Mr. G Martin acknowledged the uncertainties which are likely to continue for a period. He informed Members that the Council is establishing a Brexit Committee to work with Members in relation to these issues. He also confirmed that the Council is re-doubling efforts to mitigate this for the remainder of 2019 and into 2020 including through ‘Donegal Connect’ and other initiatives.

Presentation on Donegal Connect

Mr. G Martin made a detailed presentation on the Donegal Connect Project for the information of Members at the meeting.

The presentation dealt with the following matters;-

• Aims of Donegal Connect – (10 day celebration 27th September to the 6th October)

• The initiative has something for everyone

• The outstanding beauty of the County

• Donegal having a strong brand

• Objective to entice people back to Donegal

• Practical opportunity for the Donegal Diaspora to connect with the County

• Examples of Great Offers – Donegal Connect

• Examples of Donegal Business with Opportunities

• Website/Facebook/Twitter/Instagram The presentation also included a short video which can be viewed online also. Members complimented Mr. Martin on the Donegal Connect Project.


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MDD/100/19 ENVIRONMENT SERVICES REPORT

Ms. S Bogan presented the update reports for the Environment Section, as circulated with the Agenda dealing with the following matters;-

• Waste and Litter Management - Green Schools Awards 2019 - ‘Drive it home’ – Rosses Anti-Litter Campaign - 2019 Anti Dumping Initiative – ‘Not in our nature’ - Waste Presentation Bye Laws – Advertising Campaign – ‘Are

you waste compliant?’

• Public Conveniences - Seasonal Portaloos

• Coastal/Water Safety - Beach Lifeguards - Beach Maintenance - Beach Wheelchairs - Clean Coasts Week

• Rural Water - Rural Water – Group Schemes Takeover Project – appendix

III and Appendix A (Formal Takeover Priority List) -

A number of comments / queries were dealt with as follows;- Litter Cllr McMahon made a lengthy submission in relation to the litter problem which he submitted is widespread. He proposed that all of the relevant parties need to meet in workshop together to discuss how best to address the problems. He requested that this be facilitated and that the attendees should include;- Recycling/Bottle Bank providers, Clothes Bank Providers, Litter Wardens, Environment Section Staff etc. Cllr McMahon also referenced refuse facilities for private and social housing. The proposal for the workshop was seconded by Cllr Sweeny who commented on how disheartening litter is for Tidy Towns Committees. Cllr Kennedy also requested that the workshop include a discussion on campervans in respect of litter. Members submitted that the issue of litter needs to be tackled. In response to the request, Ms. S Bogan noted the comments in relation to litter and advised she would bring the request back to Headquarters. Green Schools Cllr Sweeny complimented the ongoing work in relation to the Green Schools which he submitted is very important to change the culture in relation to litter.


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Litter Fines Cllr Conaghan queried if a person left a bag of clothes beside the cloths banks if it correct that they would receive a litter fine. In response to same, Ms. S Bogan informed Members that this is regarded as littering as this only serves to encourage others to leave bags / boxes at the recycling banks. In response to a query from Cllr Sweeny in which he enquired if the Council has substantial CCTV facilities for dealing with littering at Recycling Banks, Ms. S Bogan confirmed that it has covert CCTV which can be moved to different locations. In response to a request from Cllr Sweeny for CCTV to be provided at the recycling banks in Ballyshannon, Ms. S Bogan noted the request. Fintra Beach In response to a request from Cllr Kennedy for the Council to review a location where a red flag used to be in situ at Fintra Beach to warn swimmers of an area not suitable for bathing due to strong currents, with a view to replacing the red flag, Ms. S Bogan undertook to review same. ‘Not in our Nature’ signs In response to a request from Cllr Sweeney to query if ‘not in our nature’ anti litter signs can be provided in areas, Ms. S Bogan informed Members she would bring this request to Waste Enforcement Regional Authorities for consideration noting that there are particular regulations governing signage and the ‘not in our nature’ is a specific awareness campaign, as opposed to a signage based campaign. Public Conveniences in Ballyshannon Cllr Sweeny asked for any update on the Ballyshannon Public Conveniences. In response to same, Ms. S Bogan confirmed to Members that she would seek an update for the next meeting. Refuse Collections Cllr Kennedy referred to an issue with Waste Collectors not travelling on back roads to collect waste, noting that the ‘bags’ are no longer available for waste and also noted that the closest amenity site to Glencolmcille is Laghey which is a difficulty. She also noted that the Waste Bye-Laws have not been completed and asked that Holiday Homes owners be included on same. She queried if the County is ready for the proposed bye-laws.In response to same Ms. S Bogan informed Members that the Waste Bye-Laws should deal with the Waste Collectors obligations and also that the Holiday Home Owners can be included in the Bye-laws. Group Schemes Takeover In response to a request from Cllr Jordan if it is possible for a Member of Staff from the Group Scheme Section to attend a


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workshop to update Members on the current status of Groups Schemes in the District, Ms. S Bogan undertook to bring the request back to Headquarters. Entrance to Pettigo from Co. Fermanagh Cllr Naughton submitted that at the entrance to Pettigo from Co. Fermanagh there is a need for hoarding to be erected to improve the appearance of the area. He understood that a building/buildings had been demolished at this location for safety reasons. In response to same, Ms. S Bogan advised that this may be a possible derelict site that would require further investigation which was noted for referral to the relevant section for follow up.

MDD/101/19 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING SERVICES Community Development Mr. Paul Christie, Senior Executive Planner, Central Planning Unit was in attendance to represent the Service. Members noted the Community Development reports as circulated with the agenda dealing with the following;-

• Playground Maintenance

• Town & Village Update Reports - Kilcar - Mountcharles - Donegal Town - Killybegs

Cllr Kennedy confirmed that the Town & Village works currently ongoing in Killybegs will not affect the RRDF application as the current works are not in close proximity to the Town Centre.

Planning Services Mr. P Christie also presented the Planning Service Reports circulated with the Agenda dealing with the following;-

• Development Applications

• Enforcement

• Planning Clinics – next ones on,10th July, 24th July, 7th August and 21st August.

• Central Planning Unit - Chief Executives report is being prepared to be presented to

the Plenary Council meeting of the 22nd July 2019.

• Further Information Mr. P Christie also informed Members that the Bundoran Local Area Plan as discussed at the recent workshop will be referenced in the Chief Executive’s report to the Plenary Council. He also confirmed that the Part VIII for Killybegs will be on the agenda for the Plenary Council meeting of the 22nd July 2019 as discussed at the recent workshop.


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A number of other comments/queries were dealt with as follows: AIRBNB In response to a query from Cllr Naughton who queried if the new directions from the Department which it is expected will require AIRBNB’s to register with Local Authorities will affect County Donegal, Mr. P Christie informed Members he understood this is only expected to affect rent pressure zones and this would not be applicable in County Donegal at present as there are no designated pressure zones in this County.

MDD/102/19 DISCUSSION ON A REQUEST TO INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL

DERELICT BUILDINGS IN BUNDORAN AND BALLINTRA On the proposal of Cllr McMahon, seconded by Cllr Naughton the following motion was adopted;- "That this MD make arrangements to have the two potential derelict buildings (1) in Bundoran (Hamilton Hall) and (1) in Ballintra (Two storey house at Main Street) investigated and followed up as appropriate.” Members were given a response to the motion by the Director of Community & Planning Services In proposing his motion, Cllr McMahon referred to the current state of both premises and referred to slates coming of the house at Main St., Ballintra which is potential danger to the public. He submitted that this area requires additional barriers to make it safe and noted that he understood the owner of the property resides in Canada. He also submitted that the Hamilton Hall in Bundoran is seriously deteriorating and requires action. Cllr McMahon also welcomed the response provided by the Director and submitted it is important that the Council follow up on derelict buildings. Cllr Naughton in seconding the motion submitted he understood that the owner of the property in Ballintra currently lives in Canada and also requested that both properties be followed up by the Council to a satisfactory conclusion. By way of an update in relation to the property in Ballintra, Mr. P Sheerin informed Members that he understood the “dangerous structure” aspect of this property is being dealt with by Housing and he would follow up with the Area Housing Engineer to get an update for Members as he understood that contact has been established with the property owner.

MDD/103/19 DISCUSSION ON A REQUEST ESTABLISH A STRATEGIC TOURISM GROUP AT MD DONEGAL


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On the proposal of Cllr Sweeny, seconded by Cllr Kennedy the following motion was adopted;- "To establish a strategic tourism group at MD level with a focus on developing and marketing the tourist offering in the Donegal Bay area. I propose that all six members, representatives from interest groups along the route from Glencolmcille to Bundoran, relevant council staff and a Failte Ireland representative would comprise the working group.” Members were given a response to the motion by the Director of Economic Development. In proposing his motion, Cllr Sweeny noting the response, submitted that there needs to be a focus on smaller areas (e.g. Mountcharles that he submitted are being bypassed) on the Blue Mapping System. He submitted that many of the smaller areas in the Donegal Bay area have much to offer and need assistance to attract visitors. He also advised that many visitors to Ballyshannon are surprised as to what is on offer and that the Donegal Bay Website needs to tie in with GoVisitDonegal to find opportunities for all of the smaller towns and villages. He submitted that if even a workshop could be held to discuss a way to tie all of these smaller areas into the overall tourism strategy it would be important. In seconding the motion, Cllr Kennedy submitted that she was glad to support the motion. She submitted that the Council had recently appointed a Gaeltacht Tourism Officer which is helpful and felt that Donegal Bay as a destination needs to be looked and this could be supported by Blue Way Mapping. She submitted that Members know the groups that could have an input into the Donegal Bay Area, to make this a destination for tourists and promote it accordingly. Cllr Kennedy submitted that a workshop in this regard would be important and that a portion of the Members Development Fund could be set aside to assist in promoting Destination Donegal Bay. In response to a query from the Cathaoirleach, Cllr Jordan, if it was a workshop that is being sought if agreed, rather than a new Committee, Members confirmed that it was. Mr. G Martin advised that the response to the motion reflected the fact that there is no capacity to service another committee and noted that there are adequate formal strategic committees within the structures at present. He informed Members that it is a good suggestion to convene a workshop and that a workshop may be facilitated in September at the earliest.


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MEMBERS NOTED THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MDD/104/19 Accessibility review of Ballyshannon Streets

The following Question was submitted by Cllr Sweeny;-

“Can the Roads Department carryout a review of accessibility for wheelchair users and visually impaired persons in Ballyshannon Streets?”

Cllr Sweeny received a response from the Area Manager, Roads/Transportation in relation to the above.

MDD/105/19 Policy on cycle lanes as part of capital roads projects

The following Question was submitted by Cllr Sweeny;-

“What is council policy on the creation of cycle lanes as part of capital roads projects and can they be prioritised where opportunities exist? Consideration; To include a cycle element, ie a shared walking/cycle path as part of the two upcoming CIS schemes on the Jim White Road and the Donegal town to Killymard path.

Cllr Sweeny received a response from the Area Manager, Roads/Transportation in relation to the above.

MDD/106/19 Date of next meeting.

Members noted that the next meeting would be held at 11.30 am on Tuesday the 10th September 2019 as per Standing Orders. Members also noted that a workshop (Sliabh Liag Bye-laws) would be held on at 10.00 am Tuesday the 23rd July 2019.

This concluded the business of the meeting. _________________________ __________________________ Area Manager Cathaoirleach Municipal District of Donegal Municipal District of Donegal

Workshop - Municipal District of Donegal on 4th July 2019

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Minutes of Workshop of Municipal District of Donegal held on Thursday the 4th July 2019 in the Peter Kennedy Chamber, Donegal Public Services Centre,

Donegal commencing at 10.00 a.m.

Members Present: Cllr Noel Jordan, Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Sweeny Cllr Micháel Naughton Cllr Tom Conaghan, Cllr Niamh Kennedy Cllr Michael McMahon Officials in Attendance: Mr. Garry Martin, Director Designate, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Paul Kelly, Senior Executive Planner, Ms. Sinead McCauley, Executive Planner Ms. Monica O’Donnell, Clerical Officer, Planning Mr. Mark Sweeney, A/Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Barney McLaughlin, Administrative Officer, Economic Development Mr. Paul Christie, Senior Executive Planner, Central Planning Unit Mr. Enda Monaghan, Senior Staff Officer, Housing & Corporate Services Apologies Mr. Pauric Sheerin, Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal

Minutes

1. Part VIII Application for Killybegs Town Centre Regeneration Project Members welcomed Mr. Paul Kelly, Senior Executive Planner, Ms. Sinead McCauley, Executive Planner and Ms. Monica O’Donnell to the workshop. Mr. P Kelly and Ms. McCauley briefed Members in detail in relation to the following;-

• Rural Regeneration & Development Fund (RRDF)

• The Local Area Plan Process

• Part VIII proposed development in Killybegs

• Consultation Process and Submissions

• Current & next steps Members noted in particular that the closing date for application for the RRDF is the 6th August 2019 and that application must be ‘shovel’ and ‘procurement’ ready in order for the department to consider. Members also noted in respect of the Part VIII for Killybegs that modifications are being made to same to take account of the public consultation and submissions, which it is hoped will alleviate the concerns raised and Members were briefed in detail on these modifications. Members noted that the Part VIII will be dealt with at the next meeting of the Plenary Council and it will be a matter for Members to either approve the Part VIII without amendments, Approve with amendments or reject the Part VIII. It was noted that in order for an application for funding to RRDF to proceed before the closing date, the planning permission for the project would be required. A number of comments/queries were dealt with at the workshop.


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2. Bundoran Local Area Plan Mr. Paul Christie briefed Members in relation to the Bundoran Local Area Plan. He submitted that Bundoran has a local Area Plan contained in the County Development Plan which was adopted last year and which is fully functional at present for Bundoran. He submitted that consideration could be given to using the resources that would be otherwise assigned to producing a new Bundoran Local Area Plan, to deal with issues such as derelict buildings, Tullan Strand and other such items of implementation rather than just producing a new plan and recommended same to Members. A number of comments/queries were dealt with at the workshop. Following a discussion, Members confirmed that their support with the recommendation as outlined by Mr. P Christie. Members thanked the Planning Staff for attending.

This concluded the business of the Workshop. ____________________________ ____________________________ Area Manager, Cathaoirleach, Municipal District of Donegal Municipal District of Donegal


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Minutes of Workshop of Municipal District of Donegal held on Thursday the 9th July 2019 in the Peter Kennedy Chamber, Donegal Public Services Centre,


Members Present: Cllr Noel Jordan, Cathaoirleach Cllr Barry Sweeny Cllr Micháel Naughton Cllr Tom Conaghan, Cllr Niamh Kennedy Cllr Michael McMahon 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, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Enda Monaghan, Senior Staff Officer, Housing & Corporate Services

Minutes Housing

1. Refugee Resettlement Programme Mr. Pauric Sheerin presented a report to Members on the Donegal Refugee Resettlement Programme which is being worked through Local Authorities and local agencies by the Department of Justice and Equality. He briefed Members in detail in relation to the programme including on progress to date and the numbers already housed in other areas of the County. Members noted that it is expected 5 families will be located in the Donegal Town area in the coming months and also in relation to the supports required for same. A number of comments/queries were dealt with at the workshop. 2. Casual Vacancies and reports Mr. P Sheerin briefed Members in relation to changes to reports to the MD meeting in particular in relation to Casual Vacancies and the Housing Capital Scheme. A number of comments/queries were dealt with at the workshop in relation to the Capital Programme and Casual Vacancies. 3. Section 183 for Donegal Family Resource Centre Mr. P Sheerin presented a document with map and briefed Members in relation to a proposed Section 183 for a portion of land in Donegal Town to the Donegal Town Family Resource Centre. A number of comments / queries were dealt with at the Workshop. Members confirmed that they are satisfied for the Family Resource Centre to proceed to apply for Planning Permission on the proposed lands with a view to proceeding with a Section 183 (if possible to the September meeting of the Plenary Council) subject to Planning Permission being granted and any legal issues dealt with as appropriate.


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4. Section 183 at Tullintain Mr. P Sheerin briefed Members in relation to a proposed Section 183 at Tullintain which is in effect a partial land swap and extinguishment of a Right-of-Way and Members confirmed that they are satisfied that this can proceed. Roads 5. Draft of proposed Taxi Rank Bye-Laws 2019 for Bundoran, Co. Donegal Mr. M Sweeney briefed Members in relation to the Draft of proposed Taxi Rank Bye-Laws 2019 for Bundoran, Co. Donegal including the consultation process that has already been undertaken and subsequent meeting with the Taxi Drivers in Bundoran. Following a short discussion, Members confirmed it is in order for the Taxi Rank Bye-Laws to be advertised for public consultation in line with the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. Members also confirmed that after the public consultation period is expired it is in order to put the Bye-Laws to the Plenary Council to consider any submission and hopefully adopt. Members thanked the Housing & Roads Staff for attending.

This concluded the business of the Workshop. ____________________________ ____________________________ Area Manager, Cathaoirleach, Municipal District of Donegal Municipal District of Donegal

Workshop - Municipal District of Donegal on 23rd July 2019

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Minutes of Workshop of Municipal District of Donegal held on Tuesday the 23rd July 2019 in the Peter Kennedy Chamber, Donegal Public Services Centre,


Members Present: Cllr Noel Jordan, Cathaoirleach Cllr Micháel Naughton Cllr Tom Conaghan, Cllr Niamh Kennedy Cllr Michael McMahon Officials in Attendance: Mr. Garry Martin, Director Designate, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Pauric Sheerin, Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager, Community Cultural & Planning Services Mr. James Kelly, Executive Engineer, Community Cultural & Planning Services Mr. Enda Monaghan, Senior Staff Officer, Housing & Corporate Services

Apologies Cllr Barry Sweeny Mr. Mark Sweeney, A/Area Manager, Municipal District of Donegal Mr. Barney McLaughlin, Administrative Officer, Economic Development

Minutes

1. Update on Sliabh Liag Mr. Paddy Doherty presented an update on Sliabh Liag Project which dealt with the following matters;-

- Vision - Developments to date - Funders - Progress to date - Stakeholders - Community Company with three interim Directors - Sliabh Liag Experience – need for visitors to make a contribution - Bye-laws being progressed and to be finalised before end of 2019 - Council’s Commitment

In particular Members noted that the Sliabh Liag Bye-laws are currently being prepared with a view to the Public Consultation process commencing in September 2019 with the Bye-Laws to be finalised before the end of 2019 in order to provide regulation and a funding stream to maintain the Sliabh Liag Project as a sustainable business model in the future.

A number of comments/queries were dealt with at the workshop.

Workshop - Municipal District of Donegal on 23rd July 2019

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Members acknowledged the need for the Bye-Laws to be introduced in order to provide a sustainable funding stream for Sliabh Liag. Members thanked Mr. P Doherty and Mr. J Kelly for attending. This concluded the business of the Workshop. ____________________________ ____________________________ Area Manager, Cathaoirleach, Municipal District of Donegal Municipal District of Donegal


Housing/Corporate Update for 10th

September 2019 1. Casual Vacancies

2. Housing Grants

3. Housing Loans

4. TP Applications

5. Housing Capital Update

6. HAP Tenancies

7. Private Rented Inspections

8. Household Composition by MD & Area

9. Lease & Repair Scheme Summary

Property code Area BED Dwelling Vacated Current Status

100100 Ballintra 3 Legal issues etc - Keys received on June 1st 2018 Technical option appraisal re costs

100113 Ballintra 3 Tenant Deceased - Feb 2017 To be completed in Aug 19

100102 Ballintra 1 Keys returned 09/05/2018 Application for funding submitted

100103 Ballintra 1 Tenant Deceased on 10/6/2019 referred for assessment

107020 Ballyshannon 3 21/12/2017 offered and refused x 2

107021 Ballyshannon 3 Keys returned by tenant 12/11/18 Batch 3 Procurement

107200 Ballyshannon 3 Tenant Deceased - Mar 2018 Batch 3 Procurement

107212 Ballyshannon 3 29/07/2019 referred for assessment

107035 Ballyshannon 3 30/04/2018 Batch 3 Procurement

107038 Ballyshannon 2 27/01/2019 Works to be complete in Aug 2019

100160 Ballyshannon 3 08/07/2019 Assessment completed.

105776 Ballyshannon 2 Tenant Deceased on 31/3/19 Works to be complete in Aug 2019

150017 Bundoran 2 Tenant in long-term residential care - 01/03/2019 Batch 1 Procurement

150062 Bundoran 3 15-Apr-2019 Batch 1 Procurement

150098 Bundoran 3 Tenant returned the keys on 07/02/2019 Batch 1 Procurement

106416 Carrick 2 Transfer - keys returned on 02/04/2019 Works to be complete in Aug 2019

100321 Donegal 1 Tenant deceased - keys returned 28/06/2018 referred for assessment

108165 Donegal Town 3 28/08/2019 to be referred for assessment 29/8/2019

100294 Donegal Town 1 Tenant deceased 7/7/2019 referred for assessment

108175 Donegal Town 4 08/07/2019 referred for assessment

100687 Dunkineely 3 25/08/2017 Application for funding submitted

100691 Dunkineely 3 15/12/2017 Application for funding submitted

100698 Dunkineely 1 15/04/2019 Works to be complete in Aug 2019

109362 Frosses 2 29/07/2019 Assessment completed

104728 Glencolmcille 2 Keys returned on 24/04/2019. Works to be complete in Aug 2019

100868 Killybegs 1 Temporary tenancy expired 19th Nov Batch 2 Procurement

100843 Killybegs 3 Key returned 2/5/19 Batch 2 Procurement

107007 Pettigo 3 2/2/2017 - tenancy surrendered Aug 2019 completion of works

100346 Pettigo 1 Tenant deceased - 13/3/2017 Application for funding submitted

100343 Pettigo 1 Tenant deceased on 23/5/2019 Funding application stage.

100356 Pettigo 1 13/08/2019 Assessment completed

YEAR TOTAL APPROVED REFUSED \ FURTHER PENDING

RECEIVED CANCELLED\INVALID INFO

HO 2018 74 62 10 0 2

HO 2019 53 26 8 2 17

YEAR TOTAL APPROVED REFUSED \ REAPPLIED UNDER FURTHER REF. REF. To PENDING

RECEIVED CANCELLED\INVALD HM GRANT INFO. TO OT ENGINEER

HD 2018 62 22 27 1 0 0 0 12

HD 2019 36 6 4 3 2 2 0 19

YEAR TOTAL APPROVED REFUSED \ REAPPLIED UNDER FURTHER PENDING

RECEIVED CANCELLED\INVALID HD GRANT INFO

HM 2018 2 1 0 1 0 0

HM 2019 36 7 4 1 4 20

YEAR TOTAL APPROVED APPROVED REFUSED \ PENDING Further

RECEIVED IN PRINCIPLE CANCELLED information

Housing Loans 2018 12 0 3 9 0

Housing Loans 2019 10 1 0 6 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 6 1 5 0 0 0

Position as at 27th August 2019

HOUSING GRANTS

HOUSING LOANS

Housing Capital Update Report

Donegal Municipal District Meeting

10th

September 2019

1. Social Housing Developments – Construction Schemes

Donegal County Council is currently progressing the following Social Housing

developments within the Donegal Municipal District:

Location Status No. of

Units

Construction Stage

Donegal Town Construction works ongoing onsite. 24

Killybegs Commenced on-site September 2018. Proposed completion

date Q4 2019. 9

Sub Total 33

Design Stage

Donegal Town Preliminary Design TBC

Bundoran Preliminary Design TBC

In tandem with the above construction programme, the Council is actively pursuing

the acquisition of lands suitable for housing purposes, in towns and villages where

there is currently not a social housing solution available. In this regard, the Council

has identified suitable lands in Ballyshannon which are currently at contract land

conveyance stage.

2. House Acquisition Programme

Donegal County Council has acquired, or is in the process of acquiring, properties

under the House Acquisition Programme. In the Donegal Municipal District during

2018-2019, 2 properties were purchased under this programme. Additionally there

are 6 property acquisitions currently in progress, with further acquisitions planned.

Improvement works are carried out to previously owned acquired properties to

provide high quality, sustainable homes to individuals and families throughout the

county.

HAP/PRD

Municipal District Number

Donegal 236

Letterkenny 713

Glenties 137 Private Rented Dwelling Inspections (MDD) to 28/08/2019 269

Stranorlar 259

Inishowen 418

Sub Total 1763

Tenancies Closed 1287

Overall Total 3050

HAP Tenancies

Waiting

List (Net

Need)

Transfer

List

Total

Gross

Need147 208 355

Ballintra 1 6 7

Ballyshannon 27 40 67

Bruckless 4 4 8

Bundoran 22 41 63

Carrick 2 2 4

Donegal 54 85 139

Drimarone 2 0 2

Dunkineely 2 2 4

Frosses 3 2 5

Glencolmcille 1 0 1

Inver 0 1 1

Kilcar 1 2 3

Killybegs 14 14 28

Laghey 3 5 8

Mountcharles 9 4 13

Pettigo 2 1 3

Total 147 208 355

updated 28/08/2019

Municipal District

Donegal

MD Received No. of Units

Awaiting

assessment Rejected Progressing Total

Inishowen 15 18 0 15 0 15

Donegal 14 38 1 13 0 14

Glenties 15 15 1 14 0 15

Letterkenny 20 25 6 14 0 20

Stranorlar 15 31 5 10 0 15

Total 79 127 13 66 0 79

Updated 29/08/2019

Lease & Repair Scheme SummaryApplications

Status Report - 10th September 2019

Donegal Municipal District

2019 Roadworks Programme

No

Road

Class

Road

Number

Road Name and/or

Townland Name

Engineering

Area Year

Length

(m)

Total

Area of

work

(sq.m)

Estimated

Cost (EURO) Status

1 R R262/5 Frosses - Glenties (Meenagran) 14 2019 500 2875 €14,671.54 Completed

2 R R263-16 Malinmore malinbeg 15 2019 800 3600 €19,800.00 Completed

3 R R230-4 Braidge 15 2019 1000 4000 €22,000.00 Completed

4 R R263-12 Lime kill towards Meenaveen 15 2019 750 5250 €27,572.86 Completed

5 R R231-3 Rossnowlagh Rd 16 2019 900 6300 €34,958.12 Completed

6 R R267-1 Drumgowan 17 2019 250 3250 €18,065.00 Completed

7 R R233 Lough Derg Rd 17 2019 1000 5200 €28,524.00 Completed

Total €165,591.52

No

Road

Class

Road

Number

Road Name and/or

Townland Name

Engineering

Area Year

Length

(m)

Total

Area of

work

(sq.m)

Estimated

Cost (EURO) Status

1 LP LP1895-1 Beef Park - Medical Centre Mtcharles 14 2019 1200 6000 €27,000.00 Completed

2 LP LP2615-1 Mtcharles Town To The Bypass 14 2019 660 3960 €17,820.00 Completed

3 LP LP1515-5 Ardaghey - Ardara 14 2019 800 4400 €19,800.00 Completed

4 LP LP1685-1 Frosses - Drumbarron 14 2019 800 3000 €13,500.00 Completed

5 LP LP1645-4 Doorin Line, Leonards C/R - Phonebox 14 2019 1380 5796 €26,082.00 Completed

6 LP LP1395-5 Thower 14 2019 850 3188 €14,343.75 Completed

7 LP LP1535-4 Drumfinn - Castleogary 14 2019 650 2080 €9,360.00 Completed

8 LP/LS LP1645-3 Munternees - Drumcoe 14 2019 750 2813 €12,444.75 Completed

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 Completed

12 LP LP-1025-1 L-1025-2Malinmore 15 2019 950 3,800 €17,100.00 Completed

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 Completed

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 Completed

17 LP L2225-4 Rushen 16 2019 1600 5,120 €23,040.00 Completed

18 LP L2485 Knader 16 2019 1550 7,750 €34,875.00 Completed

19 LS L7715-1 Kildoney 16 2019 1600 4,800 €21,600.00 Completed

20 LS L7385-1- Ballymagorty Scotch 16 2019 600 1,920 €8,640.00 Completed

21 LS L7435-1 Ballinacarrick 16 2019 1000 3,200 €14,400.00 Completed

22 LS L7835-1 Corlea-Derrykillew 16 2019 1600 5,120 €23,040.00 Completed

23 LT L76751 Cashel 16 2019 1000 3,000 €13,946.02 Completed

24 LP L2185-1 Lismintan 17 2019 500 2,500 €11,250.00 Completed

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 Completed

27 LP L2165-1 Drumnacroil 17 2019 750 2,625 €11,812.50 Completed

28 LS L6725-2 Drumgowan 17 2019 900 3,150 €14,175.00 Completed

29 LS L6785-1 Cuilly 17 2019 500 1,700 €7,650.00 Completed

30 LS L6695-1 Rarooey 17 2019 700 4,200 €18,900.00 Completed

31 LS L6565-1 Clogher 17 2019 850 4,675 €21,037.50 Completed

32 LS L6535-1 Spierstown 17 2019 500 1,750 €7,875.00 Completed

33 LS L6525-1 Clardrumnaghan 17 2019 400 1,800 €8,138.20 Completed

34 LT L80451-2 Drumnawark 17 2019 1200 3,960 €17,972.81 Completed

Total €555,868.91


2019 Regional & Local Road Restoration Maintenance Programme

Regional Roads Restoration Maintenance - Budget €165,591.52

Local Roads Restoration Maintenance - Budget €555,868.91

No

Road

Class

Road

Number

Road Name and/or

Townland Name

Engineering

Area

Length

(m)

Total

Area of

work

(sq.m)

Estimated

Cost (EURO) Status

1 R R-262-2 Frosses - Gargrim 14 - Dunkineely 600 3,600 €77,000.00 Completed

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 Completed

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 Started

6 R R-263-10 Carrick- Meenavean 15 - Killybegs 500 3,500 €58,166.78 Completed

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 Started

12 R R232 Laghey Street 17 - Laghey 130 1170 €28,000.00

€792,805.46

No

Road

Class

Road

Number

Road Name and/or

Townland Name

Engineering

Area

Length

(m)

Total

Area of

work

(sq.m)

Estimated

Cost (EURO) Status

1 LS L-6575/1 Summerhill - Ballyboyle 14 - Dunkineely 1500 6,000 €66,000.00 Completed

2 LS L-6435-1 Tullinagreena - Orbeg (Jn The Farmer)14 - Dunkineely 850 2,550 €33,000.00 Completed

3 LP L-1845-4 Doonan - Ballydevitt 14 - Dunkineely 530 3,445 €70,000.00 Completed

4 LP L-6445-2 Newtown - Ballydevitt 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,250 €48,750.00 Completed

5 LT L18251 Owenboy - Meenataggart 14 - Dunkineely 1050 3,150 €44,800.00 Completed

6 LP L-1575-2 Keeloges - Killian 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,000 €45,000.00 Completed

7 LS L-5835/1 Drumletterfinn - Altcor 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,000 €45,090.00 Completed

8 LP L-1515/5 Ardaghey - Ardara (Patching) 14 - Dunkineely 500 4,800 €40,000.00 Completed

9 LP L-1445/1/2 Ballybodonnell - Ballyederland St JnPt 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,000 €45,000.00 Completed

10 LS L-6115-1 Drumbeagh - Drumkeelan (N McGroarty)14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,250 €48,750.00 Completed

11 LP L-1875-1 Station Road Mountcharles 14 - Dunkineely 750 3,250 €81,538.24 Completed

12 LP LP-1825-1 Meenatagart - Altiloo 14 - Dunkineely 1000 3,200 €44,540.00 Completed

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 Completed

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 Completed

20 LP L-1175-1 Kilcar - Kilbeg 15 - Killybegs 650 3,100 €50,000.00 Completed

21 LS L-5551-1 Tullaghacullion (Saltbarn) 15 - Killybegs 140 840 €22,518.00 Completed

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 Completed25 L L7965-1 Clontyseer 3 patches 16 - Ballyshannon 470 1645 €23,200.00 Started

26 LP LP2175-1 Ballintra Streets 16 - Ballyshannon €35,000.00

27 LS/LP

LS7755-1

/LP2375-1 Behey-Cavancarden 16 - Ballyshannon 600 1980 €25,740.00 Completed

28 LS L7775-2 Ardgillew 16 - Ballyshannon 400 1600 €20,800.00 Completed

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 Completed

32 LS L7115-1 Drumlongfield 16 - Ballyshannon 1100 3300 €42,900.00 Completed

33 LS L7745-1 Tullymore 16 - Ballyshannon 1000 3300 €42,900.00

34 LT LT22151 White Rock 16 - Ballyshannon 1000 3300 €42,900.00 Completed

35 LS L7655-2 Cashel 16 - Ballyshannon 1200 3600 €46,800.00 Completed

36 LP L2225-4 Rushen 16 - Ballyshannon 900 2880 €48,960.00 Completed

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 Completed

47 LP LP2095-5 Leghawny 17 - Laghey 770 3465 €46,975.68 Completed

48 LP LP1995-2 Drumlaght 17 - Laghey 500 1750 €23,663.00 Completed

€2,131,599.42


2019 Agreed Restoration Improvement Programme

2019

Regional Roads

2019

Local Roads


2019 Local Improvement Scheme Priority List

RSS Area Budget No LIS No Cost Estimate Total

Local Contribution

paid Status

14 1 170002 €25,344.00 Yes Completed

2 170263 €21,037.00 Yes Completed

3 170867 €18,953.00 Yes Completed

15 4 170689 €33,000.00 Yes Completed

5 170218 €11,550.00 Yes Completed

16 6 180086 €11,000.00 €11,000.00 Yes Completed

17 7 180080 €16,500.00 Yes Completed

8 170173 €17,248.00 Yes Completed

Total €153,452.84 €154,632.00

€65,334.00

€44,550.00

€33,748.00

No

Road

Number

Description Engineering

Area

Location Estimated

Cost of work

(EURO)

Status

1 N15

Vision line improvement works at

junction of N15 with L7145-2 at

Drumnacroil, Ballintra 17 Laghey 30,000.00€ Started

2019 Safety Improvement Works


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

RSS Area Location, Town Actual Budget Status

received to date

15 Kil lybegs Killybegs €15,568.00 Works commenced 85% completed

14 Ardaghey Mountcharles €5,729.00

17 Donegal Donegal Town €32,897.00 Works commenced 70% completed

16 Ballyshannon Ballyshannon €95,244.00 Works commenced 80% completed

RSS Area Location, Town Amount Status

Mountcharles €16,600.00

Frosses €16,600.00

Killybegs €16,600.00

Glencolumbkille €8,300.00

Carrick €8,300.00

Ballyshannon €16,600.00

Bundoran €16,600.00

Donegal Town €16,600.00

Laghey €8,300.00

Pettigo €8,300.00

Total €132,800.00

RSS Area Location Town Actual Budget Status

received to date

All areas Priority l ist agreed -

waiting on cost

estimates €16,600.00 Waiting on prices from Airtricity

RSS Area Location, Town Amount StatusAll areas

Priority l ist agreed -

waiting on cost

estimates €33,200.00 Waiting on prices from Airtricity

2018 Public Lighting Infill Works - Budget €16,600.00

2019 Footpath Repair Works – Budget €132,800.00

14 Dunkineely

15 Killybegs

16 Ballyshannon

17 Donegal

Total €149,438.00

2018 Footpath Repair Works - Budget €149,438.00

2018 Public lighting infill works


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 Completed

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 Completed

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 Completed

11 Loughraherk/Meenasillagh upgrade drainage system. L-5015-2 €8,286.00

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 Completed

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 Completed

16 Laclom - Clean stream and strenghten roadside currently being undermined by stream LS-7115-2 €22,000.00 Completed

17 Ballintra - Replace road crossing and reopen drains LP-7155 €10,000.00

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 Started

21 Cullionboy - Replace/upsize existing road crossing LP - 1985-1 €10,000.00 Completed

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 Completed

24 Drumgowan Road - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. LS-6715-1 €2,500.00 Completed

25 Tullyearl - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. LT-67251 €2,500.00 Completed

26 Shannagh - Install new road crossing to address existing flooding. L P-2185-4 €3,000.00 Completed

€278,923.00 TOTAL €278,923.00

€75,734.00

€65,760.00

€68,546.00

€68,883.00


Specific Improvement Grant

No

Road

Class

Road

Number

Road Name and/or

Townland Name

Engineering

Area Budget (EURO) Status

1 Regional R232 Laghey to Pettigo 17 €500,000.00 Started

Donegal MD Community Involvement Schemes

2019 Agreed priority list

Works Type: General (G), Drainage (D) and Pavement Works (P-RP, P-SR, P-SO, P-RR), Footpaths (F)

Project

No

Road

Number

RSS Area Road Name Works

Type

Code

Overall Cost

of work

% LC LC WIL

Status

98 L-18151-0 14 Letterfad Bog Road Clogher, Letterbarrow G D €22,500.00 30.00% €0.00 €6,750.00 Completed

148 L-1305-3 15 The Hill Chapel Lane, Killybegs G, D, P €20,000.00 15.00% €3,000.00 €0.00

223 R-231-0 16 Rossnowlagh Link Road Coolcholly G, F €101,331.03 15.00% €15,199.66 €0.00

97 L-66651-0 17 Drumadoney Road Drumadoney G, D, P €18,944.00 15.00% €2,841.60 €0.00 Completed

101 L-1952-2 17 Lough Eske Road Gortloskey and Drumrooske West G, D, F €240,765.00 33.33% €0.00 €80,255.00

Priority list agreed by Councillors at MD meeting held on 14.05.19


10th September 2019

___________________________________________

Tourism Unit

Economic Directorate

___________________________________________

REPORT

1. Marketing Officer Update

2. Project Officer Update

3. Bundoran Tourism Officer Update

Electoral Area: Countywide

Activity / Project Update –September 2019 Activity / Project Title

Donegal Tourism

Project Description/Activity

The Marketing aspects of Donegal Tourism / Go Visit Donegal

Budget (if applicable)

N/A

Progress to date within the last 2 months-inclusive of current status

Ireland West Airport

As a further collaboration between Ireland West Airport and local authority

partners - Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo, each

county was invited to promote their region at the Visitor Discovery Centre.

Donegal Tourism along with trade spent one week promoting the county in

July to incoming traffic.

Explore Inishowen, Discover Bundoran and Donegal Tourism staff manned

the stand for a six day period promoting the county.

Donegal Connect

Donegal Tourism staff has been working closely with the Diaspora Team on

the Donegal Connect initiative. 46 hotels and attractions have offered

discounts for Donegal Connect, including travel, accommodation, and

attractions. A voucher booklet has been printed and is also available online.

This is being heavily marketed both to overseas with promotions in the

USA, London, Glasgow and domestic tourists.

The booklet can be accessed online:

https://www.donegalconnect.com/wp-

content/uploads/2019/05/v3_Donegal_Connect_Offers_Vouchers_Book_6

.6.19.pdf

Chinese Brochure Translations

One of Ireland’s leading chefs, Donegal Native Brian McDermott recently

won a very prestigious award. Donegal Table by Chef Brian McDermott

won World’s Best Cookery Book at the Gourmand World Book Awards in

China.

Donegal Tourism translated a Donegal Information Booklet into Chinese

and 1,000 of these were distributed in China at the time of the

competition.

This booklet will also be available on our website in the coming weeks.

USA Trade Mission A recent trade delegation from Donegal and members of Donegal tourism

several stakeholders from the tourism sector in Donegal recently attended

the world's largest Irish ethnic festival, Milwaukee Irish Fest.

It is widely recognized as the largest celebration of Irish music and culture

in the United States. The four-day festival is held in August each year on

the shores of Lake Michigan. It showcases more than 100 entertainment

acts on 17 stages and features the sounds, tastes and culture of Ireland.

More than just a festival, the Milwaukee Irish Fest organization is

passionately committed to igniting a love of Celtic culture in all people.

This is the third year that Donegal Tourism has been represented

at Milwaukee IrishFest and it’s great to see the growing interest in our

county as a tourism destination.

It is exciting to note that Donegal will be the headline act at Milwaukee

2020. This is an excellent opportunity to present our beautiful county to

over 130,000 people from all over the US.

Rockhill House, Donegal Tour Guide, Irish Music Tours and Cathaoirleach

Donegal County Council, Nicholas Crossan was also present to fly the flag

for Donegal. Other representatives at the festival were White’s Hotels and

Tours, Edel MacBride, Rathlin Knitwear and Bundoran based Institute of

Study Abroad.

Prior to IrishFest, Donegal Tourism hosted an event in Chicago, engaging

with major American tour operators and the Irish Diaspora. It was a lovely

evening of celebration of all that is great about Donegal, showcasing the

county’s unique tourism offerings. There was a great response to the

forthcoming Donegal Connect event and the timing was apt following the

recent, highly successful #LoveDonegal day celebration.

Presence in the US market is part of Donegal Tourism’s marketing strategy

aimed at increasing its ever-growing visitor numbers to the county. Much

progress has been made in this regard, thanks to the collaborative effort of

all concerned.

Love Donegal Day

Interim results of #LoveDonegal Day 2019 for Donegal Connect

Summary of key points as follows:

• TRENDED AT NUMBER 1 IN IRELAND ALL DAY FROM 7AM TO 7PM,

which is absolutely incredible…..

• We started to trend before 6am and only slipped off the bottom at

9.50pm

• We started using the hashtag on 1st

August to promote

#LoveDonegal day, and from 1st

to 15th

August we have gained a

total audience Reach of a staggering 28.5 million…that’s across all

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & online and broadcast media

• Twitter undoubtedly delivered the most of this at 24.7m

• Even more impressive were the total number of Posts/Tweets,

Retweets/Shares, Likes and other active engagements gave us a

total number of Interactions of 883,366, which went way beyond

our highest expectations

• What can’t be quantified is the sheer outpouring of genuine love

and affection for Donegal from so many people who just picked up

on it from the Trend not people that we had contacted at all,

Amazing pictures, videos and lovely sentiments expressed

• Heart

• The coverage generated was worth

would have cost us in advertising fees.

Engagement from Key Influencers

In the run up to ##LoveDonegal

advance, particularly amongst key influencers. Some came on board a lot

later than we would have liked but, they clearly delivered!

Here’s a snapshot of the top 12 influencers on Twitter, covering the period

from 1st

August to 15

As you can see, Zack Gallagher came in as top Influencer, which is probably

a surprise to him…. Other top influencers included Newstalk FM, Shay

Given, Donegal GAA, Donegal Tourism and Discover Ireland

Some of the same key peo

Instagram, with Donegal Tourism, Shay Given and Jason Quigley coming in

top 3.

Letterkenny Courthouse

Application:

Tourism Unit staff have submitted the second phase of



Heart-warming plus a few new contacts for business opportunities

The coverage generated was worth €31,500, in terms of what it

would have cost us in advertising fees.

Engagement from Key Influencers

In the run up to ##LoveDonegal, we worked hard to sign up support in




August to 15th

August:




Some of the same key people appeared on the top Influencers lists for


Letterkenny Courthouse – Failte Ireland Platforms for Growth

Application:

Tourism Unit staff have submitted the second phase of



contacts for business opportunities

in terms of what it

, we worked hard to sign up support in







ple appeared on the top Influencers lists for


Failte Ireland Platforms for Growth

Tourism Unit staff have submitted the second phase of the application.

Leader Application:

An EOI has been submitted into the September LAG meeting in relation to

regional funding for Donegal, Sligo and Mayo for the purposes of marketing

the region.

Project Targets for the next bi-monthly reporting period

Autumn Marketing Drive

Donegal Tourism will run a specific marketing campaign which will roll out

for the Autumn.

The campaign includes digital, broadcast and outdoor advertising as well as

48 hour itineraries which will be provided on the

It will focus on six themes, each of which will provide consumers with

compelling reasons to visit Donegal for a short break, from great hotels and

food and drink offers to attractions and experiences.

also tap into surging ho

such as cycling, walking and kayaking.

The campaign will combine a mix of online and offline channels to build a

full comprehensive campaign targeting the key audiences at every stage of

their journey,

hotels.

Sarah Meehan

Marketing Officer

Donegal Tourism Ltd

Donegal Public Service Centre

Drumlonagher

Donegal Town

Co. Donegal

Leader Application:



the region.

Autumn Marketing Drive


for the Autumn.


48 hour itineraries which will be provided on the website.



food and drink offers to attractions and experiences.

also tap into surging holidaymaker interest in off-peak outdoor activities

such as cycling, walking and kayaking.



their journey, from inspiration, through to facilitation of booking via the

Sarah Meehan

Marketing Officer

Donegal Tourism Ltd

Donegal Public Service Centre

Drumlonagher

Donegal Town

Co. Donegal





website.



food and drink offers to attractions and experiences. This campaign will

peak outdoor activities



from inspiration, through to facilitation of booking via the

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 Title Donegal Connect/Donegal Tourism

Unit/Development Hubs/Donegal Gathering


Donegal Connect:

Background

Donegal Connect aims to attract our Donegal Diaspora back

to the County for a 10 day celebration next autumn (27th

September to 6th

October). Through reconnecting with our

Diaspora we aim to create new opportunities for

investment, business development and employment. The

primary message that Donegal Connect wants to

communicate is that Donegal has lots of employment

opportunities, investment opportunities and offers a

superb quality of life. The steering group is made of public,

private and voluntary representatives.

Marketing:

A number of marketing events for this initiative have taken

place – USA, Glasgow, London and Dublin. A digital

marketing strategy has also run, which included

#LoveDonegal day in August, which had a tremendous

result. For more information on Donegal Connect,

www.donegalconnect.com or on Facebook/Twitter and

Instagram.

Boot Dusseldorf 2020 :

Preparations and registration for Boot Dusseldorf – Jan

2020

Sliabh Liag – Interpretative Strategy:

The new €4.95m Sliabh Liag Strategic Development Project

was officially opened on the 13th May. Sliabh Liag, one of

the signature points on the Wild Atlantic Way in Donegal,

offers stunning coastline cliffs of almost 2,000 feet high and

currently attracts in excess of 160,000 visitors each year.

Donegal Gathering Website/Social Media:

Update events on all platforms

Enterprise Awards /Pride of Place Awards/Foodie

Destination Awards, Donegal Town:

The closing date for the Enterprise Town Awards has now

passed and an application from Donegal Town has been

submitted. Judging for the Enterprise Town Awards will

take place on the 3rd

October at 2pm.

Judging for the Pride of Place Awards took place on the 4th

July 2019.

Donegal Town won the Foodie Town 2019 in August. The

Foodie Town Award is given to towns or villages where

tourism is a primary component of the local culture and

economy. The judges said there was a great variety of

dining experiences in the town, in addition to the

hospitality and knowledgeability of the locals.

The award came just after another successful ‘Taste of

Donegal’ Food Festival.


€ Work under the relevant Tourism budget/project budgets

Project Targets for the next bi-

monthly/quarterly* reporting

period

* Delete irrelevant reporting

period

Donegal Connect:

Continue to work alongside the steering group to co-

ordinate events in the county next autumn.

Donegal Town – Development Hub:

• Work with Donegal Chamber on the Enterprise Town

Awards

• Foodie Destination Award – Donegal Town

• Continue to work with Donegal Community Chamber

on its annual calendar of events

• Continue to work alongside Donegal Town Business

Focus Group on its retail strategy

Sliabh Liag:

• Work with the company on the final snagging for the

completion of the Interpretation Strategy for Sliabh

Liag

Contact Person

(to include telephone number

& e-mail address)

Donegal Gathering – continue to update all platforms

Boot Dusseldorf 2019 – follow up connections from this

exhibition and engagement with tour operators and media.

Put arrangements in place for Boot Dusseldorf 2020.

(to include telephone number

Mary Daly

Project Officer

Development Hubs

Tourism Unit

Economic Development

Donegal County Council

Drumlonagher

Donegal Town

Co. Donegal

T.: 074/9724484

M.: 087/6782196

[email protected]

continue to update all platforms

follow up connections from this

exhibition and engagement with tour operators and media.

Put arrangements in place for Boot Dusseldorf 2020.

Municipal District: Donegal

Activity / Project Update Activity / Project

Title

Bundoran Tourism Officer Update

Project Description

Promotional Activities – July/August 2019

Current Activities

Membership of Discover Bundoran Tourism Partnership

• Continuing to collect membership dues from existing members.

Marketing of Bundoran

• Newsletter for July & August sent out.

• Facebook and Instagram campaign in Cologne area linking back to

translated German page on Discover Bundoran website –

www.discoverbundoran.com/de.

• “Bundoran Weekly” podcast continues to attract new listeners and can be

streamed/downloaded wherever podcasts are available. • Production days for video promo – edit is being worked on.

• Exhibited at Ireland West Airport Knock for 2 days.

• Marketing of Street Party

• Marketing of Vintage Car Show

• Marketing of Big Week by the Beach

• Marketing of Bia Bundoran Food Festival (upcoming)

Brochure 2019

• Most brochures of the 15,000 stock are now distributed.

Other:

• Recorded and produced tutorial videos for new Donegal Tourism website

on accessing and uploading content.

• Received Failte Ireland Business Award for Tourist Office staff for

Customer Service Excellence.

• Fairy Bridges has received its 4th TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in a

row for 2019.

• Worked with the Discover Ballyshannon brand to promote their maritime,

heritage and walking festival.

• Was part of the core organising team for #LoveDonegal day on Twitter

Bundoran Town Team

• Continuing to work on governance documents for Town Team.

• Meeting with Donegal County Council ref further development of projects.

Events for 2019

• Organised annual Bundoran Street Party on Saturday July 20th. Great

attendance on the day. • Assisted with the logistics and promotion of the annual Vintage & Classic

Car Show on Sunday 21st July in West End Car Park.

• The first “Big Week by the Beach” happened from Wednesday 14th

August until Sunday 18th August. The week was well received however it

had a few events cancelled due to weather. iRadio broadcast “The Lift”

show from the Tourist Office on day 1 of the festival with guests

including Met Eireann’s Joanna Donnelly who was staying in Bundoran. Organised the Emergency Services Open Day on Sunday 18th which was

very well attended. • Continuing to working with food trade to programme “Bia Bundoran” food

festival September 20th-22nd

• Draft Calendar of Events for 202 created.

Discover Bundoran website and social media

• Ongoing management of www.discoverbundoran.com and social media

channels. • 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 15,000 followers.

• Increases of over 10% recorded on Users, New Users & Sessions on

www.discoverbundoran.com year on year (Jan 1st - Aug 15th)

Marketing of Bundoran Waterworld & Bundoran Seaweed Baths

• PR of Chernobyl children visit to Waterworld.

• Finalising last elements of 2019 Marketing Plan as season draws to a

close.

Management and Staffing of Bundoran Tourist Office

• 2 x TUS employees, 1 x volunteer.

• Rostering

• Office remains open 7 days per week

• Very busy throughout the season with numbers on par year on year with

2018.

Contact Person

(to include telephone number & e-mail address)

Shane Smyth – [email protected] 087 3737817

ENVIRONMENT MD REPORT – September ‘19

WASTE AND LITTER MANAGEMENT

Municipal District:_All

Activity /

Project Title

Community Environment Action Fund 2019

Project

Description/

Activity

Environmental Awareness

Do you have a project or initiative that could help your community to be become more sustainable or increase awareness of environmental issues locally? If so, you may qualify for financial assistance from the Community Environment Action Fund. This Fund, previously known as the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Environmental Partnership Fund, promotes sustainable development by assisting small scale, non-profit environmental projects at local level.

Does Your Project Qualify?

Projects should focus on environmental actions and awareness which complement national environmental policies such as those on waste, biodiversity, water conservation and climate change. Projects which focus on climate and/or biodiversity will be prioritised under the 2019 Fund. A wide variety of projects and schemes have been supported under the Fund in previous years, including community gardens and allotments, compost schemes, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity projects, waste reduction initiatives and educational initiatives. Lists of previously funded projects can be viewed at:

http://dccae.gov.ie/en-ie/environment

How to Apply

Applications are made directly to Donegal County Council for the attention of Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer, Donegal County Council, Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny or by email: [email protected] no later than 5pm, 27 September 2019.

Contact

Person

For further information contact Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer, Donegal County Council email: [email protected] or phone 074 9153900.

Activity /

Project Title

Upcoming WEEE Collections

Project

Description/

Activity

Free collections of electronic and electrical waste will take place at the following locations and dates. WEEE Ireland will carry out a comprehensive advertising campaign in the lead up to each collection

05/10/2019 Donegal Falcarragh Dennis McCallions yard (Opposite Cassidy's Quarry)

12/10/2019 Donegal Carrigart The Church Car Park

19/10/2019 Donegal Buncrana Cockhill Road Car Park

26/10/2019 Donegal Killybegs The Shore Car Park

Contact

Person

Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer [email protected]

Activity / Project Title

Litter Enforcement Figures 2019

Project Description/

Activity

Jan – July 2019

Litter Fixed Penalty Notices Issued: 87

Litter Fixed Penalty Notices Paid: 55

Contact

Person

Matthew Byrne, Waste Regulation Officer [email protected]

Activity /

Project Title Household Food Waste Bin

Project

Description/Activity

July 2019

� 7,623 Household food waste receptacles provided

over, across the County.

� This equates

� Further

Contact

Person

Matthew Byrne, Waste Regulation [email protected]

Household Food Waste Bin - Update

623 Household food waste receptacles provided in agglomerations of 500, and

over, across the County.

This equates to 40.14% provision.

Further roll out is ongoing.

Matthew Byrne, Waste Regulation Officer [email protected]

in agglomerations of 500, and

COASTAL/WATER SAFETY Activity /

Project

Title

Clean Coasts’ - Big Beach Clean 2019

Project

Description

/Activity

Clean Coasts’ Big Beach Clean is taking place in County Donegal on the weekend of the 20th to the 22nd of September and all over Ireland. Each year millions of tonnes of marine litter enter our seas and oceans, resulting in environmental, economic, health and aesthetic challenges. Clean Coasts are inviting volunteers to join this global coastal clean-up helping remove marine litter from our beautiful coastline and in turn protecting our coastal habitats and marine life. During the Big Beach Clean, Clean Coasts volunteers are asked to carry out marine litter surveys to quantify the amount and types of litter on Irish beaches. These surveys are aimed at heightening awareness about the issue of marine litter and serve as an indicator of the magnitude of the problem. For more information contact: An Taisce at 01 4002210.

Contact Person

David Friel, Coastal Officer [email protected]

Activity / Project

Title

An Taisce Inspections

Project Description

/Activity

An Taisce has completed its inspections of our Blue Flag beaches, Blue Flag marinas and Green Coast beaches for compliance. Greencastle and Rathmullan Marinas achieved full compliance with the stringent criteria. This was quite an achievement especially as this was the first year for Rathmullan Marina to receive the accolade. Narin and Carrickfinn Blue Flag beaches received full Compliance. All other beaches had only minor non-compliances with all receiving praise. This is a reflection of the commitment by Water Sampling, Waste Management and Recycling, Water safety, Environmental Education, Lifeguarding and general maintenance and management by all involved.

Contact Person


Activity /

Project Title

Bathing Water Quality

Project


Donegal County Council in conjunction with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and An Taisce monitors and reviews twenty-one Bathing Waters dispersed throughout the county. Eleven of these waters have Blue Flag status and four also have Green Coast awards. As a result of heavy and persistent rainfall on occasion over the Bathing Season, it has been necessary for Donegal County Council to issue a number of Prior Warning Notices, at various beaches across the county, in order to advise bathers of the likely increase in bacterial levels due to rainfall in the catchment. These notices are intended to safeguard the health of all bathers and recreational users of the bathing water. When the weather events (termed Short Term Pollution events) have been shown by sampling & analysis to have had a significant impact in terms of elevated bacterial levels, it is then necessary to issue a temporary Bathing Prohibition Notice, which stays in place until such time as monitoring results confirm that the weather event and its potential impact on health has passed. This is standard practice across the country and permits local authorities to, not only safeguard public health, but also discount one-off weather related short term pollution events when evaluating the overall water quality of a bathing water. Donegal County Council recommends that the bathers and recreational users regularly consult notice boards at beaches and social media outlets such as the Council’s facebook & twitter, as well as www.beaches.ie for the most up to date information, throughout the Bathing Season.

Contact

Person


Activity / Project

Title

Bathing Season

Project Description

/Activity

The summer bathing season is coming to an end across the county’s numerous beaches. It has been a very busy season at our 21 Designated Bathing Areas (including the 11 Blue Flag and 4 Green Coast beaches) with the good weather drawing large crowds to the coast. The 14 lifeguarded beaches saw the treatment of jellyfish stings, minor injuries and several rescues. This year, the Lifeguarding service will be extended in to the second weekend of September, where Lifeguards remain available for service.

Contact

Person


Activity /

Project Title

Rossnowlagh Boardwalk

Project


The boardwalk access to Rossnowlagh Blue Flag beach has now been completely replaced. The new access has been opened to the public and receiving much attention. The public had been very patient while this necessary work was being undertaken. The original boardwalk had become unsafe due to age, weathering and some recent abuse.

Contact

Person


CLIMATE CHANGE

Activity /

Project Title

Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024

Project

Description/

Activity

Donegal County Council has prepared a Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024. The Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy sets out how the Council will lead the journey to a Climate Ready Donegal and work to reduce our exposure to climate risks and capture new opportunities. The Draft Strategy includes a range of actions across four operational themes;

(i) Critical Infrastructure & Buildings, (ii) Natural & Cultural Capital, (iii) Water Resources & Flood Management, and (iv) Community Services.

The Donegal County Council Draft Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Report and Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report, were available for inspection from 6th August 2019 to 3rd September 2019 inclusive at County House, the 5 Public Service Buildings and 13 Libraries and on the Council website. The Public Consultation was notified to the public via print media, social media and the council’s website. Notification was also circulated via email to Elected Member, prescribed Environmental Bodies, PPN and other relevant stakeholders. Currently all submissions are being assessed and a Public Consultation Report is being prepared. In advance of the September Council Meeting, the draft Strategy (with revisions, if required), SEA and AA screening Reports (with revisions, if required) and the Public Consultation Report will be presented to the Elected Members. The draft Strategy will be presented for adoption at the Council Meeting on 30th September 2019.

Contact

Person

Éadaoin Healy [email protected]


10th September 2019

___________________________________________

Community Development & Planning Services

___________________________________________

REPORT

1. T & V Update Reports

a. Kilcar

b. Mountcharles

c. Donegal Town

d. Killybegs

Municipal District:_Donegal

Activity / Project Update: September 2019

Activity / Project Title 2017 T&V Renewal - Kilcar


1. Development of a Gaeltacht Digital Hub


€42,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs €10,500 – Own Resources

Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of

current status

* Delete irrelevant reporting period

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.

• Electrician works completed.

• Final stage of works are currently being completed.

Project Targets for the next Bi-monthly / quarterly

reporting period

Majority of the works are finished. All works expected to complete by end of October 2019.

Contact Person


Eamon Boyle

Executive Engineer Community & Planning Services

Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087-1788623




Activity / Project Title 2017 T&V Renewal - Mountcharles

Project


2. Enhancement of the Streetscape.


€100,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs

€ 25,000 – Own Resources

Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of

current status


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 being completed.

Project Targets for the next Bi-monthly / quarterly

reporting period

All works due to be complete by end October 2019.

Contact Person


Eamon Boyle


Three Rivers Centre

Tel: 087-1788623 E-mail: [email protected]



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


Enhancements & Development Works

Works consists of:

3. Provision of a footpath

4. Provision of lining trail markings / App 5. Installation of interpretative panels / signage


€100,000 – Department of Rural & Community Development


Progress to date within the

last quarter -inclusive of current status


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.

• Letter of Offer has been issued out to Group, signed and

returned.

• The group are currently in the process of procuring a

consultant to manage the delivery of the project. Project Targets for the next Bi-monthly / quarterly

reporting period

Consultant currently being procured. All works to be complete by Mar 2020.

Contact Person


Eamon Boyle






Activity / Project Title 2018 T&V Renewal – Killybegs


Enhancement of Streetscape

Works consist of:

� Street Furniture � Information Panels / Directional Signage

� Development of Food Hub � Enhancement of Bridge Street


€100,000 – Department of Rural & Community Development


Progress to date within the

last quarter -inclusive of current status


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.

• Letter of Offer has been issued out to Group.

• Letter of Offer signed and returned.

• Advance Payment is currently being processed out to

the Group. Project Targets for the next Bi-monthly /

quarterly reporting period

Committee are currently procuring a consultant to manage the delivery of the project.

Contact Person


Eamon Boyle




Community, Enterprise & Planning Service Planning Services Report

Donegal MD Meeting 10th September 2019

Item Update 1 Development

Applications

(1) Statistics County Totals Year to End July 2019: Applications received 234 Granted 153 Refused 22 Deferred 62 Decided in under 2 months 112 Invalid 35

234

153

22

62

112

35

218

157

13

64

114

32

280

152

25

83

107

62

289

196

13

73

142

52

159

96

6

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32

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

Apps Recd

Granted

Refused

Deferred

Decisions < 56 days

Invalid

Applications to end July 2019

Stranorlar

Letterkenny

Inishowen

Glenties

Donegal


2 Enforcement Donegal MD July

New Cases 4 Closed Cases 8 Outstanding cases on record since 2012

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Notes & Monthly Schedule

Planning Clinics:

• 18th September

• 9th October

• 23rd October

• 6th November Please see website for further dates. http://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/planning/planningclinics/

4 Central Planning Unit

(1) Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES)

The Northern and Western Regional Assembly’s Proposed Material Alterations were published for public consultation on 4th August, 2019 until 11th October, 2019. These Proposed Alterations are being reviewed by the Executive to identify any implications for Donegal and Members will be updated in due course. The Proposed Alterations are available to view on the following link, together with the accompanying SEA & AA

documentation www.nwra.ie/rsesma. It is open to any individual or party to make a written submission on the Material Amendments to the Draft. They can do so between 4th Aug – 11th Oct. 2019 either via the email to [email protected] or by sending their submission to the following address: RSES Material Alteration Submissions, Northern & Western Regional Assembly, The Square, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon. All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of the RSES, anticipated to be finalized before the end of 2019.

(2) Letterkenny Local Area Plan

Work is continuing on the preparation of the Draft Letterkenny Plan on across a range of areas including: � Assessment of 90 land areas in relation to readiness and

appropriateness for development. � Ongoing consultation with Irish water in relation to their

work on a Network development Plan. � Recommendations in relation to identified conflicts

between land use zoning and areas of flood risk. � 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. In this regard, the Council has been advised by way of consultation with the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland of the necessity to prepare a transport study prior to, and to assist in the preparation, of the Local Area Plan. The Planning Section, in consultation with the Roads Directorate, is currently in consultation with both the NTA and TII in this regard.

� Engagement with Development Management re: relevant current planning applications and pre-planning enquiries.

� 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.

(3) Buncrana Local Area Plan

With the agreement of the Inishowen MD Members at the July meeting, the Central Planning Unit issued an invitation to specialist consultants to quote for work on the preparation of a high level report to look at the strategic future direction of Buncrana. Two consultants returned an expression of interest and lodged a quotation with the Central Planning Unit on 14th August 2019. These are currently being assessed and it is hoped to make an appointment in the near future. The Brief shall include at least one presentation to the Inishowen Members. This report will assist in informing both the Local Area Plan and decisions around the future strategic positioning and direction(s) of Buncrana, in addition to potential future strategic regeneration funding applications.

(4) Bundoran Preliminary work has begun in relation to the targeted intervention measures previously discussed and agreed in principle with Members. Further details will be provided in due course.

(5)Town & Village Renewal Programme (2016) projects

Specialist Conservation Architect, Duncan McLaren of Dedalus Architecture is continuing the work to prepare the Ramelton Action Plan for Renewal and Regeneration including identification of proposals for enhancement of civic and public space. An updated timeline for the Action Plan is being currently prepared for delivery.

5 Regeneration

& Development

Rural Regeneration & Development Fund (RRDF) Workshop

Members update on application to Rural Regeneration & Development Fund (RRDF) in respect of: ‘Killybegs 2040 – A Town Centre Regeneration Project’

6 Further Information Click on web

• Weekly List of applications and decisions: http://www.donegalcoco.ie/services/planning/weeklyplanninglists/


links to access information.

• Planning service email (to be used in correspondence with 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_querybysurforrecloc.asp

• File Retrieval Form – to be used for file retrieval and when requesting planning searches: www.donegalcoco.ie/media/donegalcountyc/planning/pdfs/fileretrieval/File%20Retrieval.pdf

Office Ref:DLMD-2019-06001

Roads and Transportation

"That this Municipal District receives an update on the proposed new traffic byelaws (including parkingand one way system) for Donegal Town from the Roads Directorate as a matter of urgency"

MARK SWEENEY

I will refer the query to the parking section to advise on the current status of the parking bye-law review.With regard to the one-way system: Road Design are currently working on the Part 8 planning details forthe proposed one way system for Donegal Town and these are almost completed. Road design are alsoworking on the details for the proposed Killybegs one way system and it is our intention to advance boththese simultaneously. These details will be presented to the Members in a workshop before they areadvertised and put on display for public consultation before bringing it back to the Council to consider.


Planning and Economic Development

"That this Municipal District investigates taking over the following housing estates re: water, footpaths,roads, lighting (esp lighting) the housing estates in question are crest of a wave, bunholvil, armadacottages, sections of sea road and sections of tullan strand."

Paddy Mullen

Applications for Taking in Charge have been received in respect of Crest of a Wave and ArmadaCottages estates and works and investigations are underway to progress these to taking in chargestandard. Extensive works are required in both estates in respect of foul sewer upgrades, separation offoul and storm drainage as well as road and footpath repairs and upgrading of ducting for street lighting.CCTV surveys of the storm and foul sewer networks have been commissioned and our Street Lightingcontractor has been asked for a quotation to bring the street lighting up to taking in charge standard Noapplications have been received in respect of Bunhonvil or Sea Road. In relation to sections of Tullanstrand, the Council has taken over the street lighting in the majority of this estate. It is not Council policyto take in charge estates which are not occupied on a full time basis, schemes of holiday homes, specialhousing or gated developments. A number of estates in Bundoran were taken in charge by the formerTown Council but as the Town Council was not the Water authority, these may need to be regularisedfollowing discussions with Irish water. Various funding streams will need to be investigated in order toidentify budgets to allow for the completion of any works necessary to bring the estates up to taking incharge standards.


Water and Environment

"That this Municipal District expedite the engineer’s report on the roof of Ballyshannon’s public toilets andthat additional funding be made available to complete the necessary works in addition to the financealready ringfenced for their refurbishment and provide or redirect temporary staffing resources to allowthe toilets to reopen after being closed for the summer season. Furthermore I propose that a Portaloobe installed at the Mall Quay/Mall Parks area of the town."

BRYAN CANNON

The Environment Section shall expedite the completion of the report on the works required to the facility.The Environment Section shall also continue to explore avenues for the provision of a service in theinterim. A further update will be provided to the Donegal Municipal District in Q4 2019.


Economic Development

"I am calling on Donegal Municipal District to arrange a meeting with Mr. Michael Creed TD, Minister ofAgriculture Food and the Marine, with us Councillors along with the Killybegs Harbour Development

Donegal Municipal District - 10th September 2019 MotionsAgenda Item No.7

Submitted By: Cllr. Tom Conaghan

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Motion

Signed Off By:

Response:

Agenda Item No.8

Submitted By: Cllr. Michael McMahon

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Motion

Signed Off By:

Response:

Agenda Item No.9

Submitted By: Cllr. Barry Sweeny

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Motion

Signed Off By:

Response:

Agenda Item No.10

Submitted By: Cllr. Michael Naughton

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Motion

Group in relation to securing funding for the development of the harbour."

GARRY MARTIN

As part of the Regional Action Plan for jobs, the Economic Development Division of the Councilcoordinates a Blue Economy working group, including the referenced Harbour Users Group, in Killybegs.It has been agreed that a combined technical, regulatory and financial assessment is required toprogress any business case for certain aspects of further development. The development of a detailedterms of reference and sourcing of funding for this aspect of work is now required and work is underwayto progress this at present. Subject to the motion being adopted, a request will issue for a meeting withthe Minister.

Signed Off By:

Response:

Appendix 1

Motion:

That this Municipal District investigates taking over the following housing estates re: water,

footpaths, roads, lighting (esp lighting) the housing estates in question are crest of a wave, bunholvil,

armada cottages, sections of sea road and sections of tullan strand.

Applications for Taking in Charge have been received in respect of Crest of a Wave and Armada

Cottages estates and works and investigations are underway to progress these to taking in charge

standard. Extensive works are required in both estates in respect of foul sewer upgrades, separation

of foul and storm drainage as well as road and footpath repairs and upgrading of ducting for street

lighting. CCTV surveys of the storm and foul sewer networks have been commissioned and our

Street Lighting contractor has been asked for a quotation to bring the street lighting up to taking in

charge standard

No applications have been received in respect of Bunhonvil or Sea Road.

In relation to sections of Tullan strand, the Council has taken over the street lighting in the majority

of this estate.

It is not Council policy to take in charge estates which are not occupied on a full time basis, schemes

of holiday homes, special housing or gated developments.

A number of estates in Bundoran were taken in charge by the former Town Council but as the Town

Council was not the Water authority, these may need to be regularised following discussions with

Irish water.

Various funding streams will need to be investigated in order to identify budgets to allow for the

completion of any works necessary to bring the estates up to taking in charge standards.

Paddy Mullen BEng., MIEI CIWFM

Senior Executive Engineer

Community & Planning


Water and Environment

"Can Irish Water be asked to provide clarity on their methodology for charging for new connections asnew connection fees in some cases are extremely expensive "

BRYAN CANNON

Donegal County Council has forwarded this question to Irish Water (IW), and requested that IW responddirectly to Councillor Connaghan and copy the response the other Elected Members of Donegal MunicipalDistrict. Any response received by the Council will be passed on to Councillor Connaghan. There are anumber of avenues available to the Elected Members to raise queries / questions with Irish Water whichinclude: - Use of the dedicated Local Representative telephone number. - IW has also provided adedicated Local Representative Support Service email. - Arranging to meet with IW Staff at the Clinic forElected Members available in the County House, Lifford prior to the County Council Plenary Meetings.This is a matter for Irish Water who have advised that queries of this nature concerning Irish WaterPlans and Operations should be directed through the Local Rep Support system provided by Irish Water.There are a number of avenues available to the Elected Members to raise queries/ questions with IrishWater which include: - Use of the dedicated Local Representative telephone number. - IW has alsoprovided a dedicated Local Representative Support Service email. - Arranging to meet with IW Staff atthe Clinic for Elected Members available in the County House, Lifford prior to the County Council PlenaryMeetings.



"Can the Road Department provide an update on the recent motion regarding Parking Bye-laws and inparticular overnight parking"

MARK SWEENEY

As previously advised, legal advice has been sought regarding the legal and practical difficulties inpolicing and enforcement of such bye-laws. This advice was obtained on 21st August 2019 and has beenreferred to the Senior Management Team (SMT) to consider. I will revert to the Members when theSMT have had a chance to review the legal advice provided.



"Can the Roads Section confirm the party responsible for the maintenance of the grass area at thelocation of the holding tank at West End, Bundoran."

MARK SWEENEY

The area in the vicinity of the storm water holding tank in Bundoran is owned by Irish Water and asowners they are responsible for the maintenance of this area. I have spoken to Irish Water recently onthis matter and they have confirmed that they have made arrangements to cut the grass in this area.


Planning and Economic Development

"Can Donegal County Council provide a time frame as to when it will take over both Woodlands housingestate and Ashbrook housing estate in Ballyshannon including an update on connecting the Woodlandsestate to the public sewer?"

Paddy Mullen

In relation to the Woodlands estate, the Council has secured funding to allow for a connection to publicsewer to be made but efforts to secure a wayleave over third party lands to allow the construction of a

Donegal Municipal District - 10th September 2019 QuestionsAgenda Item No.11

Submitted By: Cllr. Tom Conaghan

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Question

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Response:

Agenda Item No.12


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Agenda Item No.13


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Agenda Item No.14

Submitted By: Cllr. Barry Sweeny

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Question

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Response:

gravity connection have proved unsuccessful and so a design for a pumped solution is currently beinglooked at. Works are also required to the public lighting to bring this to take in charge standard. Inrelation to the Ashbrook estate, the Council has asked our Street Lighting contractor for a quotation tobring the street lighting up to taking in charge standard. Once this is received and the extent of worksdetermined we will attempt to identify a budget to allow us proceed with the works to allow the estate tobe taken over.


Emergency Services

"What is the update position in relation to the Bundoran & Ballyshannon Fire Stations?"

GARRY MARTIN

The Chief Fire Officer’s recommendation for a merged fire station located adjacent to the Drumacrinroundabout to the north of Bundoran which would provide operational fire cover to the areas currentlyserved by Ballyshannon and Bundoran Fire Brigades was rejected by the plenary Council on the 25thJune 2018. The plenary Council instead voted to request a meeting with the Minister for Housing,Planning and Local Government to advance a two station solution. A response to that request, which wassubmitted in July 2018, is awaited.

Agenda Item No.15

Submitted By: Cllr. Michael Naughton

Assigned To:

Question

Signed Off By:

Response:

Appendix 1

Question:

Can Donegal County Council provide a time frame as to when it will take over both Woodlands

housing estate and Ashbrook housing estate in Ballyshannon including an update on connecting the

Woodlands estate to the public sewer?

In relation to the Woodlands estate, the Council has secured funding to allow for a connection to

public sewer to be made but efforts to secure a wayleave over third party lands to allow the

construction of a gravity connection have proved unsuccessful and so a design for a pumped solution

is currently being looked at. Works are also required to the public lighting to bring this to take in

charge standard.

In relation to the Ashbrook estate, the Council has asked our Street Lighting contractor for a

quotation to bring the street lighting up to taking in charge standard. Once this is received and the

extent of works determined we will attempt to identify a budget to allow us proceed with the works

to allow the estate to be taken over.




Appendix 2

Question:

Can Donegal County Council provide a time frame as to when it will take over both Woodlands

housing estate and Ashbrook housing estate in Ballyshannon including an update on connecting the

Woodlands estate to the public sewer?

In relation to the Woodlands estate, the Council has secured funding to allow for a connection to

public sewer to be made but efforts to secure a wayleave over third party lands to allow the

construction of a gravity connection have proved unsuccessful and so a design for a pumped solution

is currently being looked at. Works are also required to the public lighting to bring this to take in

charge standard.

In relation to the Ashbrook estate, the Council has asked our Street Lighting contractor for a

quotation to bring the street lighting up to taking in charge standard. Once this is received and the

extent of works determined we will attempt to identify a budget to allow us proceed with the works

to allow the estate to be taken over.




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