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Ceantar Bardais Inis Eoghain Oifig Riarthóir na

gCruinnithe Aras an Chontae Leifear

04 Aibreán 2018

FOGRA CRUINNITHE Beidh Cruinniú de Ceantar Bardais Inis Eoghain siúl Dé Mháirt 10 Aibreán 2018, ag 1.00 r.n. in ISP Carn Domnach. DO GACH BHALL DEN CEANTAR BARDAS INIS EOGHAIN A Chara, Iarrtar ort bheith i lathair ag an gcruinniú seo Ceantar Bardais Inis Eoghain. Tá Clar an Cruinnithe le seo. Mise, le meas

Aideen Doherty_____________________ p.p. Riarthóir Cruinnithe ************************************************************

Municipal District of Inishowen

Office of Meetings Administrator County House

Lifford 4th April 2018

NOTICE OF MEETING

A Meeting of the Municipal District of Inishowen will be held on Tuesday 10th April 2018 at 1.00p.m. in the Public Services Centre, Carndonagh, Co. Donegal. TO EACH MEMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF INISHOWEN Dear Councillor You are summoned to attend this meeting of the Municipal District of Inishowen. The Agenda is attached. Yours sincerely

Aideen Doherty___________________ for Joe Peoples Meetings Administrator

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AGENDA

1. Consideration of the Minutes of the Municipal District of Inishowen Meeting held on 13th March 2018

2. Community & Enterprise (Orange)

3. Planning (Green)

4. Environment (Blue)

5. Housing, Corporate & Cultural Services (Yellow)

6. Correspondence

7. Roads & Transportation

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MINUTES OF THE INISHOWEN MUNICIPAL DISTRICT MEETING HELD IN THE PUBLIC SERVICES

CENTRE, CARNDONAGH ON TUESDAY 13th

MARCH 2018 AT 3.00pm

Councillors Present:

Cllrs Paul Canning, Albert Doherty, Nicholas Crossan, Martin McDermott, Martin Farren, Bernard McGuinness, Jack Murray, Rena Donaghey and Cllr John Ryan Officials Present:

John G McLaughlin, Director of Roads and Transportation, Aideen Doherty, Area Manager Housing & Corporate Services, Aidan McGrenra, Executive Engineer, Housing , Seamus Hopkins, Area Manager, Roads and Transportation, Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager, Community and Enterprise, Ruth Diver, Executive Planner, Brian McBrearty, Litter Warden, Supervisor, Environment Section, Fiona Doherty, Development Officer, Community and Enterprise and Una Cresswell, A/Senior Staff Officer.

Reports Presented:

1. Roads & Transportation 2.0 Community & Enterprise

3 Housing, Corporate & Cultural Service 4. Planning Services

5. Environment Services

18.16 Consideration of the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of Inishowen Municipal District

held on Tuesday 13th

February 2018.

On the proposal of Cllr Rena Donaghey and seconded by Cllr Paul Canning , the minutes of the February meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District meeting held on 13th February 2018 were agreed. There were no matters arising. 18.17 ROADS & TRANSPORTATION

18.17.01 Schedule of Municipal District Works for 2018

Senior Executive Engineer, Seamus Hopkins advised that the Roads and Transportation, Schedule of Municipal District Works 2018 Report had been discussed at earlier workshops one of which was today. On the proposal of Cllr Martin Farren, seconded by Cllr Jack Murray, the Roads and Transportation Schedule of Municipal District Works for 2018 were agreed. It was noted that there were some items that may require further discussion at a later date. 18.17.02 Battery Brae, Greencastle

Cllr Martin Farren referred to the wall at Battery Brae, Greencastle and the ongoing situation. Seamus Hopkins advised that solutions were being sought to address the issue and it is hoped that the matter will be resolved.

18.17.02 Moville Town Centre Cllr Martin Farren requested that Moville Town Centre be reviewed and options for additional parking considered as discussed previously. 18.17.03 Ballyliffen Open Golf Tournament

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It was agreed that a workshop would take place to discuss items with regard to the Dubai Open Golf Tournament taking place in Ballyliffen in July. 18.17.04 Disabled Parking Bays

It was requested by Cllr Crossan that there should be additional disabled parking spaces in Inishowen and that there should be fines for parking in disabled bays. 18.17.05 Materials used in Road Maintenance/Repairs

Cllr Paul Canning suggested that there was a huge difference in the durability of the materials used in road repairs and that this should be reviewed. 18.17.06 Road between Dumfries and Clonmany

Cllr Martin McDermott requested that the road between Drumfries and Clonmany be reviewed as there was part of the road that was falling in and could potentially be a hazard. He also suggested that works should be carried out in the area to clean the area prior to the golf tournament. 18.17.07 Shore Front Buncrana

Cllr Nicholas Crossan requested that drainage take place along the Shore Front in Buncrana to Fr Hegarty’s Rock. He added that this work was previously carried out but the pipes had froze and required attention. He also requested that repairs be carried out to the steps to Fr Hegarty’s rock 18.17.08 Winter Maintenance

The members acknowledged the work of the Road’s staff in delivering winter maintenance.

18.17.09 Bridgend

Cllr John Ryan suggested writing to An Garda Síochána about speeding cars passing through Bridgend and the associated dangers with a view to implementing speed enforcement. Seamus Hopkins advised that he would organise contact with An Garda Síochána Cllr Ryan also suggested that Bonemaine junction may require attention and possibly a left turn only. 18.17.10 Salt Barn

Cllr Bernard McGuinness requested an update on the salt barn in Inishowen. 18.17.11 Verges in Moville

It was requested that verges in Moville be filled in a similar way as the verges in Redcastle. 18.17.12 Signage for Cyclists

Cllr Bernard McGuiness suggested that signage should be installed on the Inishowen 100 Route to warn of cyclists ahead. 18.17.13 Flooding Damage

Cllr Albert Doherty referred to the lasting damage caused by the floods to the rivers and land in Carndonagh and surrounding areas in Inishowen and requested that discussion should continue to take place on the way forward as these issues were local issues that had to be resolved. He requested that an update be provided on the River Walk as discussed at previous meetings. Seamus Hopkins advised that repair works were ongoing. 18.17.14 Ballyloskey Road, Carndonagh

Cllr Albert Doherty suggested that Ballyloskey Road should be prioritised for design especially at Barrack Hill.

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18.17.15 Swan Park, Buncrana

Cllr Donaghey requested an update on any possible funding to restore Swan Park, Buncrana. Seamus Hopkins advised that options for safe access to Swan Park were being considered. 18.17.16 Cockhill Bridge, Buncrana

Seamus Hopkins advised that it was envisaged that Cockhill Bridge would be open for two way traffic by the end of April. 18.18 COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE

Paddy Doherty, Divisional Manager, Community and Enterprise, Development Officer circulated the Community and Enterprise report to the members

18.18.01 Development Funds Initiative 2018 – Allocation

It was proposed by Cllr Jack Doherty and seconded by Cllr Rena Donaghey- and agreed that the 2018 Development Funds Initiative monies as circulated, for the Inishowen Municipal District be allocated as agreed by the Elected Members subject to compliance with conditions as set out in the guidelines.

18.18.02 Barrack Hill

Cllr Albert Doherty sought an update in relation to a request by the Tidy Towns Committee to locate a second polytunnel at Barrack Hill. 18.18.03 Carndonagh Town and Village Renewal Scheme

The Members were provided with an update in relation to the status of the Carndonagh Town and Village Renewal Scheme scheduled to start in mid April 2018. Cllr Albert Doherty requested that a power outlet is provided for the Christmas Lights.

18.18.04 Playgrounds Cllr Paul Canning refereed to the play park within the grounds of the national school in Newtowncunningham and he asked if the Councils public liability insurance would cover public access from the Main Street.

18.18.05 Buncrana School Campus

Cllr Rena Donaghey indicated that the Minister of Education had to update in relation to the status of the Buncrana School Campus. 18.19 HOUSING & CORPORATE SERVICES

18.19.01 Schedule of Municipal District Works 2018 The Schedule of Municipal District Works 2018 had been submitted to the members prior to the meeting for their consideration and approval.

Cllr Martin McDermott proposed and Cllr Paul Canning seconded and it was resolved that the “Municpal District hereby adopts for the financial year ended 31st December 2018, the Schedule of Municipal District Works as set out in the schedules presented at the Municipal District Meeting of the 13th March 2018as required by Section 103A of the Local Government Act 2001 as (amended) and in line of the requirements of Circular LG27/2014/Fin/2014”

18.19.02 Meeting with Explore Inishowen Tourism Group

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Cllr McDermott suggested that the new Explore Inishowen tourism group be contacted and asked to attend the next meeting with the members.

18.20 PLANNING

The circulated Planning Report distributed was taken a read.

18.20.01 Invalid Applications Cllr Paul Canning questioned whether the Planning service had been in contact with planning agents with regard to the high level of invalid applications received by the Council. Ruth Diver, Executive Planner advised that a workshop for agents had been proposed and that s were taking place on the validation process.

18.20.02 Significant Planning Applications Cllr Paul Canning requested that significant planning applications should be presented to the members in the agenda for the Municipal District meetings as they were previously at electoral level. This was supported by Cllr McGuinness.

18.20.03 Local Area Plans Cllr Albert Doherty reminded the members that the deadline for submissions on the Local Area Plans was 6th April 2018

18.20.04 Built Heritage Grants In response to a query from Cllr Albert Doherty, Ruth Diver stated that she would contact the relevant member of staff to clarify if any grants had been awarded. 18.21 ENVIRONMENT

18.21 01 Report on Coastal Erosion Study A report on the Coastal Erosion Study was provided to the members. A discussion took place and clarification was sought on when grass planting would take place and other matters Cllr McDermott reiterated that landowners and all relevant parties need to be kept informed. It was agreed that an update would be provided at the next Municipal District meeting.

18.21.02 Fullerton Dam

Concern was expressed by the members over the problems associated with the contractor ceasing works at Fullerton Dam and the knock on effect it was having. . The consensus of the members was to request that the works recommence as soon as possible, it was proposed by Cllr Albert Doherty and seconded by Cllr Martin Farren that a letter be sent to the Minister of Housing, Planning and local Government, Eoghan Murphy to empathise that works need to recommence immediately in order to avoid significant delays in the project.. 18.21.03 Clean Up Day

Cllr Martin McDermott suggested that Donegal County Council organise an Inishowen and whole county clean up day in June. He suggested that approach roads to Clonmany, Ballyliffen, Buncrana etc should be done in preparation for visitors coming to Donegal for the Dubai Open Golf Tournament. Cllr Rena Donaghey suggested that the clean ups should be done together as it becomes disjointed. It was noted that the launch of Donegal Clean up was to be held in Ballyliffen at 11.00 am on Friday next.

18.21.04 Ardaravan

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Cllr Nicholas Crossan expressed his gratitude for the prompt clean up response at Ardaravan He welcomed Brian McBrearty, Litter Warden Supervisor to the meeting and thanked him and the litter team for their efforts. Cllr Bernard McGuinness proposed and Cllr Albert seconded that more litter wardens be employed by the council to address the litter and fly tipping problems in the county.

18.21.05 Litter Bins

Cllr Albert Doherty requested that a litter bin should be placed at St Patrick’s Cross and Doherty’s shop in Carndonagh as suggested by the local Tidy Towns Committee.

Certified: ______________________ Date: _______________

Cathaoirleach

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Municipal District of Inishowen

Tuesday 10th April, 2018

REPORT

1. Update on Seminar and workshop held on the 15th March 2018

2. Malin Head

3. Lough Swilly & Lough Foyle Ferries

4. Clar 2018

5. Rural Development Programme/LEADER

6. Donegal Walks and Trails

7. Buncrana School Campus

8. Dunree Fort

9. An Grianán of Aileach

10. Playgrounds

11. Carndonagh Town & Village Renewal Scheme

12. Ballyliffin Town and Village Renewal Scheme

Community, Enterprise & Planning Directorate Community & Development Division

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Municipal District: Inishowen

Activity / Project Update: April 2018

Activity / Project Title Seminar and workshop on Developing Place-based Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Branding in Donegal held on the 15th March 2018 at An Grianan Hotel, Burt.

Project Description/Activity

The seminar and workshop focused on how Donegal can create an entrepreneurial legacy from ongoing developments in the County. The seminar format was devised to get people thinking about the big picture, but also to link to the practicalities of innovation and how organisations can use their Donegal location and identity as a source of advantage.

Budget (if applicable)

Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of

current status

* Delete irrelevant reporting period

Over 120 people attended the event, with over 155 registering. Focusing on the processes of entrepreneurship, innovation and branding in Donegal, the day encouraged business owners and social enterprises to think about the evolving nature of economic value creation. Speakers from a range of organisations were involved including Fáilte Ireland, Lancaster University and Telfer Business School, Ottawa they provided insights into the various aspects of what was termed the ‘emerging experience economy. Joan Crawford from Fáilte Ireland outlined the challenge for developing tourism in the North West and the measures to address this with additional promotional resources being diverted towards projects in the northern half of the country, with grants of €200,000 to support smaller experience projects and up to €5million for larger projects. Joan announced the major news that Fáilte Ireland plan to launch a Visitor Experience Master Plan for the Inishowen peninsula.

Dr. Eddie McKeever talked about Why place and legacy matter. From his research in Inishowen he found that in areas with highly collective cultures, community enterprises were more likely to emerge. Community entrepreneurship is when the community acts as both entrepreneur and enterprise. He explained that Dunree Military Museum and Ballyliffin Golf Club are examples of this phenomenon. Professor Mark Freel from Ottawa University will talked about Innovation and Local Development. He told the audience that in places like Donegal the emphasis should be on the exceptionally good execution of ordinary products and services. He also Janie Ash from Better with JAM Marketing gave a presentation on Place based branding. She emphasised the opportunity in Donegal to create a brand which mixes the traditional and the modern.

Jacqui Jackson, an Entrepreneur in Residence at Lancaster University spoke about entrepreneurial learning and how Lancaster University’s LEAD program had seen businesses and social enterprises achieve exceptional growth. Programmes such as this could be of use for Donegal going forward. The press coverage of the event captured the energy in the room and

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the appetite of the wide body of attendees for opportunities to participate in events such as this. In particular, the press took a keen interest in the collective nature of the rural Donegal economy – and how rurality and peripherality are important aspects of Donegal’s identity. The Inish Times local newspaper reported “a strong Inishowen representation at entrepreneurial legacy seminar”, while ‘Donegal Daily’ ran a headline “Place-based branding seminar a huge hit.” This coverage demonstrated an extremely positive public narrative on the topic of entrepreneurship and innovation – a comment on Donegal Daily’s site stated “fair play to Donegal County Council on such a positive event.”

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

• To explore and scope out what the award winning

leadership LEAD development programme would look like

in a Donegal context.

• To Develop and hold a similar type event based on feedback

from the community.

Contact Person (to include telephone number & e-mail address)

Fiona Doherty, Tel - 074 – 9373743 Mobile no. 087 367 8954 Email: [email protected]

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Activity / Project Title Malin Head

Activity / Project Description

Malin Head Access & Amenity Improvement Project. Provision of new toilet block, road widening to accommodate passing bays and provision of services and utilities to address visitor management at Malin Head.

Budget (if applicable) Progress to date within the last two months/quarter* -inclusive of current status * Delete irrelevant reporting period

Access & Amenity Improvement Project 1. Work on the Malin Head Access & Amenity Improvement

Project is nearing completion. The car park element of the project is complete and is currently open to the public while the toilet block was complete in March 2018 and is currently undergoing snagging and will be opened to the public soon thereafter to coincide with the commencement of the 2018 tourist season.

Visitor Management Plan for Malin Head Signature Discovery Point Project

2. Donegal County Council following consultation with Failte Ireland will be initiating a tendering competition for the procurement of multi-displinary services for the delivery of a visitor management plan for Malin Head Signatory point.

3. It is expected that the tender will be uploaded on e-tenders

this week.

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

1. The Access and Amenity Improvement project will be completed soon.

2. An advertisement seeking a consultant for a Visitor

Management plan for Malin Head Signature Discovery Point will be advertised on e-tenders soon.


Paddy Doherty/James Kelly 074 9153900

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Activity / Project Update: April 2018 Activity / Project Title Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle Ferries

Activity / Project Description Swilly and Foyle Ferries for 2018

Budget (if applicable) Progress to date within the last two months/quarter* -inclusive of current status * Delete irrelevant reporting period

Swilly Ferry Cara na nOilean Teo delivered the Swilly ferry service for a 13 week period between June and September 2016. The contract term for the Swilly service is 4 years (see below) 2016: (June-September: 13 weeks). 2017: (June-September: 13 weeks). 2018: (June-September: 13 weeks). 2019: (June-September: 13 weeks). Foyle Ferry. Following a procurement the Council have secured an operator for the Foyle Ferry service for 3 year period as follows 2017: Service to operate from 1st July – 17th September (inclusive). 2018: Service to operate as follows: (i) Easter 2018 from Holy Thursday to the Sunday after Easter (11 days). (ii) May Bank Holiday weekend from the Friday to the Tuesday inclusive (5 days). (iii) June Bank Holiday weekend from the Friday through to the 16th September. 2019: Service to operate as follows: (i) Easter 2019 from Holy Thursday to the Sunday after Easter (11 days). (ii) May Bank Holiday weekend from the Friday to the Tuesday inclusive (5 days). (iii) June Bank Holiday weekend from the Friday through to the 15th September.


Swilly Ferry Cara na nOilean Teo will operate the third year of the four year contract for a period of 13 weeks from June 2018 to September 2018. Greencastle-Magilligan (Foyle) Ferry service The Ferry Company will operate as per their presentation on at the December MD meeting.


Colin McNulty 074 9153900

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Activity / Project Update

Activity / Project Title CLAR Funding 2018


The Department of Rural and Community Development have recently announced a funding allocation of €5m under CLAR 2018 which may be on interest to various Community Groups/ Organisations and Schools within the CLAR Areas.

Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of current status

CLAR 2018 funding will provide funding under the following three Measures: 1. Measure 1 – Support for Schools/ Community Safety

Measures (€2M) o Completed application for the above Measure 1 Scheme must be e-mailed directly to [email protected] by the closing date of 20th April 2018.

PLEASE NOTE: Contacts must be made to contact their Local Roads Area Engineer in advance of submitting Application 2. Measure 2 – Support for Play Areas (including

MUGA’s)(€2M) o Completed application for the above Measure 2 Scheme must be e-mailed directly to [email protected] by the closing date of 20th April 2018

3. Measure 3 – First Response Support Measure (€1M)

o Completed application for the above Measure 3 Scheme must be submitted directly to the Department at [email protected] by the 28th April 2018.

Please also note that only Community Groups/ Organisations and Schools within the designated CLAR Areas only are eligible to apply for this funding.

Contact Person

Eamon Boyle

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Municipal District:

Activity / Project Update- April 2018 Activity / Project Title Rural Development Programme/LEADER

Activity / Project

Description

Donegal Local Community and Development Committee are

the Local Action Group for County Donegal, with responsibility

for the LEADER/Rural Development Programme 2014-2020

Budget

€12,913,878

Progress to date within the

last two months-inclusive of

current status

There are 4 Implementing Partners within the county; Donegal

Local Development Company (DLDC), Inishowen Development

Partnership (IDP), Údarás Na Gaeltachta and Comhar na

nOileán, who are rolling out the LEADER programme on behalf

of the LAG (Local Action Group). 69 projects in Donegal are now

approved by Pobal and Letters of Offer have issued/are

pending granting LEADER funding to a value of €2.5m. Donegal

has the one of the highest approved project spend nationally

for the LEADER programme to date. Project Targets for the next

bi-monthly reporting period

The next LCDC/LAG meeting will be held on 17th April, 2018,

with further projects coming forward for approval.

Monthly Evaluation Committee meetings are also being held in

order to progress projects to LCDC/LAG stage and the

Development companies continue to engage with promoters

on the ground to develop and assess potential applications and

to promote the LEADER programme

Contact Person

(to include telephone

number & e-mail address)

Eimear Mc Dermott, 074 9153900

[email protected]

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Activity / Project Update April 2018 Activity / Project Title Donegal Walks and Trails


Maintenance, development and promotion of walks & trails in Donegal including cycle routes and Greenways.


Progress to date within the last two months/quarter 1

We have applied for three further projects under the 2017 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for: Measure 2 of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2017 has approved the application for the extension of the pump house car park at Inch Wildfowl Reserve totalling €30,000 comprising of €24,000 grant assistance and €6,000 match funding shared between Donegal County Council and National Parks & Wildlife Services. This work is to be carried out by the local area roads team before Summer 2018. Projects funded under the 2016 Rural Recreation project are nearing completion including the Carndonagh Heritage Walk. We are currently exploring funding options to re-open the footbridge behind the Carndonagh Hospital as a local walk and thus solve the problem of people attempting to cross the bridge as it currently exists as it remains closed. Negotiations with the HSE are at an advanced stage.

The Donegal Cycleway will be promoted as part of the Euro-Velo 1 route from the border at Bridgend following the coastal route round to Bundoran. Two spurs have been included from Ballyshannon to Belleek and Donegal Town to Ballybofey. We are proposing to install some bicycle stands in some of the key towns along this route. A training seminar for European Cycle Federation (ECF) inspectors will be held in Letterkenny on week beginning Monday 23rd April. We are also scoping out a new proposed walk from Drumfries to Clonmany and a woodland walk at Bree Malin. Funding available in town & village renewal for St. Johnston to prepare a report on the Carrigans to St. Johnston link part of the cross-border

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walk/cycleway from Derry to Porthall. Counter fitted on Buncrana shore path. We are proposing to extend the mapping of this walk from the Shore Front to Stragill beach. New map boards will be erected in May at Shore front, Ned’s Point for the shore walk and at Shroove Beach car park and Inishowen Head loop car park.

Project Targets for the next bi-monthly/quarter 2 reporting period

Completion of the works at the funded sites mentioned earlier in the report. Further investigation of proposed walk at Carrigans Village. Collection of data from Inch, Malin Head and Buncrana Shore Path Further exploration of new proposed walk between Drumfries and Clonmany and also proposed woodland walk at Malin.


Francis Conaghan (Paths & trails Development Officer) 087 2371219 [email protected]

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Municipal District:_Inishowen


Activity / Project Title Buncrana School Campus


Assisting the Department of Education & Skills in identifying a suitable site in the Buncrana Environs to accommodate a three school campus ideally measuring between 15 – 20 acres.


As per Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Education & Skills and CCMA.

Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of current status *Delete irrelevant reporting period

Current Status: • Six sites have been identified for assessment and site

visits have taken place with Personnel from the Department of Education & Skills on the 12th May, 2015.

• Further information request received from Department of Education & Skills in relation to sites.

• Donegal County Council has completed site assessments on identified sites and information has been furnished to the Department.

• Donegal County Council has compiled additional information and sent it to Department of Education & Skills on 9/11/2015.

• Further information request received from Department of Education & Skills on 17th February, 2016 – information requested assessed and forwarded to the Department.

• Liaisons have taken place with a number of landowners seeking approval prior to seeking current market valuations on sites identified by Department of Education & Skills.

• Valuer appointed to provide current market value. • Valuation Certificate received and sent to Department of

Education & Skills. • Negotiations are ongoing with landowners of identified

site with a view to securing same as soon as possible.

Project Targets for the next bi-monthly/quarterly* reporting period

• Complete landowner discussions and finalise details/agreed price of preferred site.


Eamon Boyle Executive Engineer Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087 1788623 [email protected]

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Activity / Project Update: April 2018 Activity / Project Title FORT DUNREE MILITARY MUSEUM


REDZ (RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONE) 2016 INITIATIVE

FORT DUNREE The proposed project will:

• Improve facilities for visitors to Fort Dunree

• Increase capacity for catering for visitors at the site

• Ensure ongoing safety of visitors to the site The project will consist of:

1. Coffee Shop

• Refit of interior of Café

• Extension to kitchen area

• Extended seating capacity to exterior of current Café site

2. Dunree Pier Improvement Works: • Pier path fencing

• New Path from Pier Budget (if applicable)

€50,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs €12,500 – Own Resources



Current Status: • Approval obtained from Department on 29/11/2016 • Details of works being formalised at present • Letter of Offer has issued to Chairman, Fort Dunree

Military Museum on 15/2/17. • Signed Letter of Offer returned and signed and sealed

by DCC. • Contractors has been appointed for Phase 1 and is

currently on site. • Works on Phase 1 & Phase now 2 completed.


• Drawdown of remaining REDZ Funding.


Eamon Boyle Executive Engineer Three Rivers Centre Lifford Tel: 087-1788623 [email protected]

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Activity / Project Title

An Grianán of Aileach Fort


Development /Improvement of Visitor facilities

Budget (if applicable) Progress to date within the last quarter -inclusive of current status * Delete irrelevant reporting period

• A meeting took place on Tuesday 7th February with

Mr. Frank Shalvey and Mr. Eoghan Moyla, senior OPW officials, Failte Ireland, Council Officials and various stakeholders. Mr. Shalvey agreed to initiate the process for a Conservation and Management Plan of the entire site. The timeframe for completion of the plan is early 2018. The Council will work in collaboration with the OPW, Failite Ireland and the stakeholders in relation to the development of the site.


• The OPW plan to advertise the Tender document for the Conservation and Management plan in April. It is anticipated that the Conservation and Management Plan will be available in September 2018.


Paddy Doherty/Fiona Doherty 074 9153900

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Activity / Project Update: April 2018 Activity / Project Title PLAYGROUNDS MAINTENANCE


List of Playgrounds 1. Barrackhill, Carndonagh 2. Carndonagh Fitness Trail 3. Carndonagh Outdoor Gym 4. Chlos Phadraig, Carndonagh 5. Chlos Phadraig MUGA 6. Culdaff Beach 7. Festival Buncrana 8. Manorcunningham 9. Moville


€9,823.58 incl. VAT



1. Works consists of: • Replacement of broken and damaged equipment • Replace worn safety tiles and remove trip hazards • Grease all equipment that contains bushes, bearings ,

shackles, etc. • Carry out repairs along edges of safety surfaces Current Status: • Annual Rospa Inspection Reports have been completed with

necessary repairs identified. • Tender requests issued on 30th November, 2017 with a closing

date of 4.30pm on 15th December, 2017. • Tenders assessed December 2017. • Annual Maintenance Tender awarded to Murphy Playground

Services Ltd. • Contractor currently on site.

Project Targets for the next bi-monthly/quarterly* reporting period


• All works to be completed by June 2018


Eamon Boyle Executive Engineer Three Rivers Centre Lifford Tel: 087-1788623 [email protected]

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Municipal District:Inishowen

Activity / Project Update: April 2018 Activity / Project Title Carndonagh Town & Village Renewal Scheme


Carndonagh Bridge Street Refurbishment The project involves the refurbishment of the old historical steps on Bridge Street in conjunction with the local Tidy Town Committee.


€76,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs €13,410 – Own Resources



1. Carndonagh works consists of: 10. Removal of concrete footpath 11. Repairs to stone wall and stone steps 12. Refurbishment / Replacement of Railing 13. Paving – Cut Stone 14. Ducting/ Drainage 15. Surfacing 16. Undergrounding of Services Current Status: • Approval / funding obtained from Department • Meetings / discussions taking place with local Tidy

Towns Committee • Bridge Street due to be surveyed with a view to

compiling tender documents by Q2 2017 • Status Update “Rural Schemes Expenditure” returned

to Department on 8/3/17. • A contractor has been appointed and is due to

commence works on site before end of April.



Eamon Boyle Executive Engineer Three Rivers Centre Tel: 087 1788623 [email protected]

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Activity / Project Update: April 2018 Activity / Project Title File 622/P&ED/422 (8)

2017 Town & Village Renewal Scheme – Ballyliffin


Village Improvements Works


€100,000 – Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht Affairs € 25,000 – Own Resources



Works consists of: � Interpretative Panels � Finger Posts Signage � Decorative Bin/ Benches � Signage � Painting & Tree Planters Current Status: • Approval / funding obtained from Department. • Letter of Offer has been issued to Ballyliffen Tidy Towns

Committee.



Eamon Boyle, Executive Engineer Community, Enterprise & Planning Services Three Rivers Centre Lifford Mob Tel: 087-1788623 E-mail: [email protected]

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Inishowen MD Meeting 10th April 2018 Item Update 1 Development

Applications

(1) Statistics County Totals Year to End February 2018: Applications received 302 Granted 162 Refused 27 Deferred 82 Decided in under 2 months 46 Invalid 54

2 Enforcement

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31

6

19

5

5

61

27

9

22

13

15

80

33

3

24

6

17

77

42

6

9

10

11

38

29

3

8

12

6

0 20 40 60 80 100

Apps Recd

Granted

Refused

Deferred

Decisions < 56 days

Invalid

Applications to end February 2018

Stranorlar

Letterkenny

Inishowen

Glenties

Donegal

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Inishowen MD March New Cases 3

Closed Cases 6 Outstanding cases on record since 2012

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3 Notes & Monthly Schedule

Planning Clinics:

• 18th April 2018

4 Central

Planning Unit

(1) County Development Plan Review Update

1. Further to the Members' Resolution at the adjourned Plenary Council meeting on 13th December, 2017, to publish for public consultation 40 no. material alterations to the Draft CDP, and completion of work on the SEA and AA, the Material Alterations were published for public consultation on Friday 9th February, 2018.

2. The period for public consultation ran for 4 weeks (ie. from 9th February, 2018 until 8th March, 2018.). A total of 32 no. submissions were received.

3. The Chief Executive’s report on observations or submissions issued on 3rd April, 2018.

4. The Members must complete their consideration of the CE report within 6 weeks (i.e. by 14th May 2018). In order to facilitate this process, the following arrangements were agreed at the Plenary Council meeting on 26th January, 2018:

a. Plenary Workshop at 2pm on Monday 16th April, 2018; and

b. Special Plenary Council meeting at 10.00am on Wednesday 9th May, 2018.

(2) Local Area Plans

Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan [for An Clochán Liath (Dungloe); Ballybofey-Stranorlar; Ballyshannon; Bridgend; Carndonagh; Donegal Town; and Killybegs

1. The Draft Plan was published on 24th November, 2017

with the public consultation period running until 24th January, 2018, inclusive of an extra week over and above that originally advertised. It is reasonable to state that the consultation campaign has been effective in that around 1000 no. submissions were received.

2. The Chief Executive's Report (CE Report) on the consultation period outcomes was submitted to Members on 23rd February, 2018.

3. Following a round of MD workshops (excluding Letterkenny MD) the Chief Executive's Report was considered at the Plenary Council meeting on 26th

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March, 2018. At the meeting, it was agreed to proceed to the next stage of the process this being the publication of proposed material alterations, together with a Strategic Environmental Assessment Addendum and Appropriate Assessment Addendum. It is anticipated that the Proposed Material Alterations will be published in late April/early May, 2018.

4. It is anticipated that the Chief Executive's Report on the Proposed Material Alterations will be considered at the Plenary Council meeting of 23rd July, 2018 with a view to adopting the Plan, with the Plan becoming operative 4 weeks later.

(3) Letterkenny Local Area Plan

Initial preparatory work commenced on the Letterkenny Local Area Plan at the beginning of 2018 and this work is ongoing. A workshop with the Letterkenny Members was held on 23rd March, 2018.

(4) Proposed Additions to Record of Protected Structures

See attached report.

(5) Conservation Grant Schemes

Applications for both the Built Heritage at Risk Scheme and the Structures at Risk Fund grants schemes closed on Friday26th January 2018. Built Heritage at Risk Scheme The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has allocated €50,000 to County Donegal under this scheme. The Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2018 received 16 applications. All have now been assessed with the result that 10 applications have been submitted to the Department for its final adjudication. Confirmation is still awaited as to the outcomes of these applications. Structures at Risk Fund The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has allocated €50,000 to County Donegal under this scheme. The Structures at Risk Fund 2018 received 9 applications. All have now been assessed with the result that 10 applications have been submitted to the Department for its final adjudication. Confirmation is still awaited as to the outcomes of these applications.

(6) Hericoast

Project A Stakeholders' meeting was held on 26th March, 2018; it focussed on the data collated to date including that from the WebApp and discussions around key outputs, and also ongoing work with the International project team

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aligned to the production of a combined (with all the partners) series of report documents. These documents along with other regional outputs will inform the input of heritage management at an EU level, in advance of the European Maritime Day (Bulgaria) and the launch of the ‘European Decade of Cultural Heritage’ (Brussels) at which the project shall be presented later in 2018. It is of note that the Donegal HERICOAST video and Fanad Lighthouse feature on the landing page of the EU Interreg HERICOAST website; www.interregeurope.eu/hericoast Donegal County Council will be hosting the HERICOAST Workshop and meetings with the International partners from the 24th – 26th April 2018, and this is an opportunity to showcase the enormity of the coastal heritage asset we have. The 35 European delegates (approximately) will be based at the Shandon Hotel, following requisite procurement rules. The project team are working closely with Norway, the project lead, to agree on a schedule of meetings, events and field trips for the event, and the project team shall update the County Councilors when the detail becomes available.

6 Further

Information Click on web links to access information.

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

• 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

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Planning Services

Community, Enterprise and Planning Services,

Chief Executive Report on Proposed Additions to the Record of Protected Structures

to

Inishowen Municipal District Meeting 10th April 2018

Additions to the Record of Protected Structures

1.0 Introduction

At full Pleanary meeting held on the 31st January 2017 a strategy for a

phased approach to the additions to the Record of Protected Structures

was discussed. It was decided that decisions on additions to the Record of Protected Structures were to be taken at a Municipal District level as

(provided for under Section 131A of the Local Government Act, 2001 and Schedule 14A, Part 2).

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This is the work programme following on from the Additions in 2017. It consists of a total number of 12 structures which have been proposed by

either a Member of the Public or the owner of the structure, to be added to the Record of Protected Structures (RPS), over the past year.

Out of the 12 proposed additions to the Record of Protected Structures it is

considered that 1 structure does not have sufficient merit to be added.

There is 1 proposed structure in the Inishowen Municipal District and it is set out in Appendix 1 of this document. There is a photo and location map

together with the NIAH ref number, the name and address, a description of the structure together with the individual rating and importance values of

the structure.

2.0 Background

Table 1: Number of Requested additions in each of the Municipal

Districts

Municipal District No. of Proposed Additions

Donegal 4

Inishowen 1

Glenties 3

Letterkenny 4

Total 12

The table above outlines the number of proposed additions requested over the past year in each of the Municipal Districts. There is one building

in the Inishowen Municipal District which has merit to be added to the

RPS. 3.0 The Additions Process

The following table sets out the 7 main steps required under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) to add additions onto the

Record of Protected Structure under Section 55 of the Planning and Development Act.

Table 2: Section 55 Process Step Task Date

1 Start consultation on proposed additions

a) Serve notice on owners and occupiers

b) Add in Newpapers

20th April 2018

2 Public display period (11 weeks) 20th April – 6th July 2018

3 Monitor submissions and observations and submit to the Minister for Arts,

20th April – 6th July 2018

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Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht

Affairs

4 Report to Members summarising

submissions received during consultation period

September 2018

5 Present to MD Meeting September 2018 for decision to add the proposed addition

September 2018

6 Prepare Managers Order September 2018

7 Serve final notice to all owners/occupiers that the structure is protected

September 2018

4.0 Next Steps

Members are requested to consider the overarching recommendation at Section 5.0 below.

5.0 Recommendation

That the proposed structure for which the Council is in receipt of a request

for the structure to be added to the Record of Protected Structures should be published for the purposes of consultation under Section 55 of the

Planning and Development Acts 2000 (As amended) as set out below.

Table 3: Publish for Purposes of Consultation Under Section 55

No. NIAH Ref

Type Name Location

1 Not on

NIAH

House Moress

Inch Island

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Appendix 1

National

Inventory of

Architectural

Heritage

(NIAH)

Reference.

No.

Type of

Structure

Photo Name Location Description

Not on NIAH House

Moress

Inch Island

The site containing original Scottish

Bain house and outbuildings from circa

1604 belonged to and was occupied by

the Cresswell family from 1608 till

1970

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ENVIRONMENT MD REPORT – APRIL 2018

WASTE AND LITTER MANAGEMENT

Municipal District:_All Activity / Project Update:

Activity /

Project Title

Update - Big Donegal Clean Up 2018

Project

Description/

Activity

Launch: The Big Donegal Clean Up was launched by Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council on Friday 23rd March, 2018 at the Ballyliffen Golf Club where thousands of visitors are expected in July for the 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. This campaign sees the Council supporting individuals, groups, businesses and organisations in organising their own clean-ups. The Council provides bags, gloves and litter pickers and arranges for the collection of the rubbish once it has been bagged. To sign up for this year’s Big Donegal Clean Up call 074 91 53900 or register online at www.donegalcoco.ie . You can also register with An Taisce’s National Spring Clean campaign by calling (01) 4002219 or online at www.nationalspringclean.org. St. Patricks Day Parade: A float was entered into the St. Patricks Day parade in Letterkenny to promote the Big Donegal Clean Up. The Litter Warden and Mobile Litter Unit put a lot of effort into the float and it was very well received by the large crowd in attendance at the parade. The float had a few Environmental Themes including:

1. Dog Fouling Awareness 2. Promotion of Recycling 3. Big Donegal Clean up

The Letterkenny Parade traditionally attracts large crowds and it was felt it would be a great opportunity to raise the profile of Donegal County Council and its

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commitment to the public regarding Community Clean Ups.

Contact

Person

Fiona Kelly, Staff Officer [email protected]

Activity /

Project Title

Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign

Project

Description/

Activity

A dog fouling awareness campaign is being organised by the Litter Wardens to raise awareness of the problems associated with dog fouling. This campaign will be launched in Spring 2018 and will initially involve distribution of leaflets, dog poop scoop bags and dispensers, signage on bins, footpath stencils and speaking to dog owners along popular dog walking routes about their responsibility to clean up after their pets.

Contact

Person

Martin Roarty, Litter Warden – Letterkenny [email protected]

Activity /

Project Title

Litter Enforcement Figures 2018

Project

Description/

Activity

Jan – March 2018

Litter Fixed Penalty Notices Issued: 25 Litter Fixed Penalty Notices Paid: 8

Contact Matthew Byrne, Waste Regulation Officer [email protected]

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COASTAL MANAGMENT

Municipal District:_All

Activity /

Project Title

The Clean Coasts Roadshow

Project

Description/

Activity

The Clean Coasts Roadshow series in Donegal for 2018 had a successful beginning with a series of free events for coastal communities. These events aim to bring together all those with an interest in protecting their local beaches, seas and marine life and will be a mix of talks and workshops covering topics such as biodiversity, dune systems, marine litter, wildlife, sustainable developments and work by local groups and organisations. Events are taking place in Maghery, Carrigart , Falcarragh and Culdaff. This year includes a special series of Dune Awareness Roadshow stops around Co. Donegal. The Dune Awareness Roadshows will take the shape of practical marram grass planting workshops. This grass is a sand trapping grass naturally found on the coast that can not only help dune systems maintain their positions but reduce blowouts and consolidate areas of loose sands. There will also be discussion on issues affecting out coastline such as marine litter and our use of plastics. There will also be a special Seminar Roadshow on 14th April at the Central Library in Letterkenny. This aims to bring together coastal communities from all around the county to share their experiences as well as have the opportunity to learn more about our coast. Topics will include: marine litter, dune conservation, biodiversity, benefits of interacting with the coastal environment and marine wildlife. The Roadshows schedule is as follows:

• Maghery Dune Awareness Roadshow on Tuesday 20th March at 11 am, meeting at Ionad An Mhachaire;

• Carrigart Mini Roadshow Stop on Friday, 23rd March at 8 pm at Carrigart Hotel and will include talks on climate change and the coast;

• Falcarragh Dune Awareness Roadshow on Tuesday 27th March at 11am, meeting at Drumnatinney Beach;

• Culdaff Dune Awareness Roadshow on Friday 13th April at 12pm, meeting at Culdaff Beach (access at the playground)

• Letterkenny Seminar Roadshow, Saturday 14th April at 11am to 1.30pm in the Central Library, Letterkenny.

Admission is free to each of these events but booking is essential. Book your place at https://donegal-roadshow-2018.eventbrite.ie or email [email protected].

Contact

Peron

David Friel, Coastal Officer [email protected]

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Volunteers collecting litter on Maghery and planting Marram Grass on 20th March.

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Press release Donegal’s Big Clean Up is launched at Ballyliffin Golf Club

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It looks like Spring has eventually arrived and communities across Donegal are wasting no time to get ready for the Big Donegal Clean Up. Hundreds of volunteers will be taking to the highways and byways around the county in the coming weeks to gather litter from along roadsides and clean up illegal dumps in their areas and Donegal County Council is asking everyone to get involved. “We were delighted to launch this year’s Big Donegal Clean Up this week at the iconic Ballyliffin Golf Club where thousands of visitors are expected in July for the 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open. Volunteers from both Ballyliffin Tidy Towns and Clonmany Tidy Towns came along to help us launch this year’s initiative and it was an honour to meet these people who keep this beautiful part of the county in tip top shape year in and year out,” says Cllr. Gerry McMonagle, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council. Last year’s Big Donegal Clean Up was a great success with hundreds of community groups from all over Donegal taking part and Michael McGarvey Director of Service with Donegal County Council believes that this year is shaping up to be another successful year. “We already have in the region of 100 groups signed up for the An Taisce National Spring Clean campaign and the Donegal Clean-Up so we are confident that we will achieve similar numbers this year.” “The interest from communities is brilliant and it will all help in making Donegal litter free and allowing us to put our best foot forward for the forthcoming tourist season. We have noticed an increase in the number of businesses coming forward this year to assist with clean-ups in their local areas and this is very positive”. Cllr McMonagle believes that Donegal’s greatest asset is the beauty of the county’s landscape and natural environment and unfortunately rubbish and litter can be a major blight on the environment and portrays a very negative message for Donegal. “I have great admiration for all those individuals and groups across Donegal who take it upon themselves to clean up their own areas. Donegal is a large county and unfortunately the Council cannot keep the county litter free on its own. That’s why the work of these individuals and groups is so important and vital to us”. This campaign sees the Council supporting individuals, groups, businesses and organisations in organising their own clean-ups. The Council provides bags, gloves and litter pickers and arranges for the collection of the rubbish once it has been bagged. Michael McGarvey says that every year’s there is an increasing number of people taking part in this initiative. “We are seeing an increase in the number of individuals who are taking it upon themselves to clean up their local area when they are out walking. So we are urging people when they are out walking to bring a bag with them and pick up litter as they find it along their walk. The Council is more than happy to help with gloves, litter pickers and bags and we will also collect the rubbish once it is bagged”.

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To sign up for this year’s Big Donegal Clean Up call 074 91 53900 or visit www.donegalcoco.ie . You can also register with An Taisce’s National Spring Clean campaign by calling (01) 4002219 or online at www.nationalspringclean.org.

Pictured launching the 2018 Big Donegal Clean Up at Ballyliffin Golf Club are Pearse McCrory, Litter Warden, John Farren, Ballyliffin Golf Club, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Gerry McMonagle and Michael McGarvey, Donegal County Council with members of the Ballyliffin and Clonmany Tidy Towns Committees.

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HOUSING & CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT

Municipal District of Inishowen Meeting

10th

April 2018

Corporate Services

Housing Services

Progress Reports

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Inishowen Municipal District

Housing Grants Report at 3rd April 2018

Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability

YEAR

TOTAL

RECEIVED

APPROVED

REFUSED

WITHDRAWN

/CANCELLED/

INVALID

FURTHER

INFO.

PENDING

2016 42 22 5 14 1 0

2017 34 16 1 4 8 5

2018 10 0 0 0 2 8

Mobility Aids Grant

YEAR

TOTAL

RECEIVED

APPROVED

REFUSED

WITHDRAWN

/CANCELLED/

INVALID

FURTHER

INFO.

PENDING

2016 6 3 1 0 2 0

2017 18 10 0 2 3 3

2018 1 0 0 0 0 1

Housing Aid for Older People Grant

YEAR

TOTAL

RECEIVED

APPROVED

REFUSED

WITHDRAWN

/CANCELLED/

INVALID

FURTHER

INFO.

PENDING

2016 32 19 6 5 2 0

2017 29 21 2 4 0 2

2018 1 0 1 0 0 0

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Casual Vacancies at 4th

April

2018 DWELLING BED DETAILS

124 Ard Colgan, Carndonagh

1 Offered and refused – reoffered and accepted

125 Ard Colgan, Carndonagh

1 Offer in Progress

20 Pairc na hAluine,

3 Offer in progress

9 Riverside , Buncrana

3 Offer in Progress

14 Cherry Avenue, Carndonagh

3 Offered and accepted

27 The Meadows, Buncrana

4 Offered and refused - reoffered

1 Moress Inch


1 Millfield Grove , Buncrana

3 Offered and accepted.

3 St Boden’s Terrace


45 Clos Phadraig

2 In Progress

17A Cornmill Ave Buncrana


17 Radharc na Tra breige, Malin

2 Offered and refused – new offer in progress

34 Abbey Park Manorcunningham

2 In Progress

18 Pairc an Mhuilinn Carrigans

3 In Progress

52 Woodthorpe, Newtowncunningham


HAP Tenancies

Municipal District

Donegal 192 Letterkenny 659

Glenties 144

Stranorlar 263

Inishowen 393

Sub Total 1651

Tenancies Closed 469

Overall Total 2120

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Documents

Agenda and Reports April 2018 - donegalcoco.ie