Monaghan County Council
Having working smoke alarms is a great first step, but does your household know what to do when they sound? If in doubt – get out! Today, we introduce #WayOutWednesday! Add it to your calendar today.
#FireSafetyIRE #21FSW #SmokeAlarmsSaveLives #STOPfire #wayoutwednesday
We can all make sure our homes are as safe as possible. We will be sharing our top tips all week.
#firesafetyIRL #21FSW #smokealarmssavelives #STOPfire #testittuesday
Thursday, 30 September 2021 – Twenty one additional wastewater treatment plants have been selected for upgrade as part of the Small Towns and Villages Growth Programme. This follows the announcement of 15 projects earlier in the summer and forms part of Irish Water’s commitment to supporting growth and development in local towns and villages throughout the country, while protecting the environment and safeguarding water supplies.
Working in partnership with Local Authorities, this investment in the local wastewater infrastructure will provide additional capacity for the development of new homes, while ensuring that wastewater continues to be treated to an appropriate standard. In Monaghan, Oram Wastewater Treatment Plant will be upgraded to provide additional capacity for growth.
Irish Water has announced these projects now to enable Local Authorities to make plans on housing and development into the short and medium term supporting their regional and local development plans.
Anthony Skeffington, Irish Water’s Regional Operations Manager said: “The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien recently announced the Housing for All plan and this is one of Irish Water’s key initiatives in supporting the delivery of this plan. Irish Water is able to confirm that the green light has been given for this project which will improve treatment capacity in these small towns and villages. This will unlock growth and development in these areas by ensuring the treatment infrastructure is in place to meet the needs of the towns and villages.
“Irish Water put this unique programme in place and allocated funding having identified the need to support growth in smaller towns and villages. The projects were selected following detailed consultation with Local Authorities to identify and prioritise areas for investment. We would also like to thank local councillors across the country of their engagement with us on highlighting the areas most in need.”
The announcement today was made possible after Irish Water’s planning team finalised their reviews of all submissions with a focus on the right sized projects for the right town or village at the right cost. The project will now continue through the next stages including design, detailed planning, procurement and approvals. Further updates on the budget and timelines for delivery will be provided in due course. Looking forward, Irish Water anticipates that this programme will continue in the next capital investment programme delivering further upgrades to cater for growth.
Irish Water is responsible for public water and wastewater infrastructure and is committed to providing a safe and reliable water supply, protecting the environment and supporting the growth of homes and businesses. The building, repair and upgrading of Irish Water’s water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water and sewer network will require a multi-billion euro investment programme over many years. Irish Water is investing €5.2 billion in the period from 2020-2024 in drinking water and wastewater quality and capacity and new infrastructure.
Details of the current Capital Investment Plan and planned investments in each county will be published in the coming weeks.
The Heritage Council have put a call out for new participants to their Adopt a Monument Programme.
National Fire Safety Week 2021 is being launched by Minister Darragh O’Brien today! The theme this year is ‘Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives – Test Yours Weekly’. Do you have a working smoke alarm on every floor of your home?
#firesafetyIRL #FSW21 #smokealarmssavelives #STOPfire
Minister Ossian Smyth TD Launches #Reuse Month 2021
Reuse Month demonstrates the hidden value in our discarded items
During Reuse Month communities and individuals around Ireland will come together to learn how one person’s unwanted item could be another person’s treasure. In October there are nationwide initiatives that will highlight how to reuse everyday items and materials that would otherwise go to waste. It aims to inspire and empower individuals to see the value in items they might usually choose to discard. Throughout the month there will be free workshops on an array of subjects such as teaching people how to remake their favourite piece of clothing, how to transform an old piece of furniture and even how to make a lamp from an empty glass bottle.
You can register for these free events as follows:
Thurs 7 Oct Reuse Fashion Masterclass: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/reuse-fashion-masterclass-tickets-177285675227
Thurs 14 Oct Upcycled Lamp Making Masterclass: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/upcycled-lamp-masterclass-tickets-177291191727
Thurs 21 Oct Furniture Upcycling Masterclass: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/furniture-upcycling-masterclass-tickets-177306617867
For a full list of events and to book a place in any of the workshops or other events visit www.mywaste.ie
MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL
NOTICE of Intention to Declare a road to be a Public Road under Section 11 of the Roads Act 1993 – 2007 & Local Government Reform Act 2014.
Monaghan County Council in the Municipal District of Ballybay Clones hereby gives Notice of its intention to consider at the Ballybay Clones Municipal District Meeting to be held in the Market House The Diamond, Clones H23 X378 on 15th November, 2021 at 10am, the making of a declaration that a section of road off the Roslea Road, Clones in the Townland of Largy should be declared a public road.
A location map identifying the lane which is intended to be declared a ‘public road’ is available for inspection by visiting or by telephoning the office of Ballybay Clones Municipal District for a period of one month commencing on the 1st October 2021. The Council will consider any objections/ representations regarding the proposal which are submitted in writing to the Municipal District Co-ordinator, Municipal District of Ballybay Clones, The Diamond, Clones H23 X378. Phone No. 047 51018.
Closing date for receipt of objections/representations is 5.00 p.m. on the 28th October 2021.
Signed:
Kevin McNally
Municipal District of Ballybay Clones
The Diamond
Clones
Co Monaghan
H23 X378
Dated this the 30th September 2021
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Monaghan County Council gives notice to extend the following Emergency Road Closure in the Municipal District of Ballybay/Clones in County Monaghan in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994:
Date & Time: Monday 04/10/2021 to Friday 26/11/2021
To Facilitate: Emergency Bridge Repair Works
Road Closed: L-6511 Urcher/Drumgreeny
Alternative Routes:
All detours will be signposted in order to direct the Traffic. (Local Access Only, No through Road at Bridgeworks).
If you have any queries concerning this Road Closure, please contact Roads Section, Mtek 2 Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan at (047) 30579 email roads@monaghancoco.ie or The Municipal District of Ballybay-Clones at (047) 51018 email clones@monaghancoco.ie.
Signed:
Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
30th September 2021
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‘Outdoor Seating & Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality Business’ Scheme
IMPORTANT NOTICE- DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 8th OCTOBER 2021
Monaghan County Council has been directed by Failte Ireland to make an addendum to the guidelines for The Outdoor Seating and Accessories for Tourism and Hospitality Business.
Due to the global demand for outdoor seating and accessories, in some instances suppliers are unable to complete orders until January 2022. In these ‘exceptional circumstances’ applicants can still apply under the scheme and will receive their grants once goods are delivered and they can provide proof of delivery and images of the furniture in-situ.
Applicants need to apply for the scheme prior to the closing date which has now been extended to 8th October 2021 enclosing the quotes for goods, delivery dates from the suppliers and will still need to be compliant with all regulatory and planning requirements.
The ‘Outdoor Seating & Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality Business’ scheme is being delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Local Authorities across the country. The Scheme provides funding for individual tourism and hospitality businesses and pubs to develop and increase their own outdoor seating capacity for the summer of 2021. Funding under the scheme is only available to existing businesses.
The scheme is open to attractions, hotels, restaurants, cafes, public houses or other tourism and hospitality business establishments where food is sold for consumption on the premises. Eligibility is dependent on commercial rates due in respect of premises having been paid for the period up to 31st December 2019 or a payment plan being in place with the Local Authority.
The scheme will provide for up to 75% of the ex-VAT cost of equipment purchased/installed with a maximum allowable contribution of up to €4,000 per applicant.
Expenditure incurred on upgrades to outdoor dining spaces including but not limited to; tables, chairs, umbrellas, electric heaters, screens/windbreaks, plant stands, wooden platforms, etc. are considered eligible for the scheme. Construction related expenditure is not eligible. All applicants will be required to comply with planning codes, legislative requirements and other compliance requirements.
Expenditure must be incurred between 1st April 2020 and 8th October 2021 and payment will be made by Local Authorities to approved applicants on submission of receipts and photography of furniture in situ.
Applicants experiencing delivery delay issues MUST apply before the 8th October 2021 deadline in order to seek late payment due to exceptional circumstances.
Further information on the ‘Outdoor Seating and Accessories for Tourism and Hospitality Scheme’ can be found at https://monaghan.ie/outdoor-seating-accessories-for-tourism-hospitality-business-scheme/
Or by emailing: Dympna Condra, Tourism Officer on dcondra@monaghancoco.ie
Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin
Monaghan County Council
YOU CAN’T VOTE IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED
Check the Draft Register online at www.checktheregister.ie or at any of the following offices to see if you are registered:
Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan
Monaghan Municipal District
Ballybay-Clones Municipal District
Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District
At any Post Office or Garda Station
If your name is not included then you should fill up an Application Form (RFA1) before 25th November, 2021. RFA1 Forms can be picked up at the above locations or can be downloaded from https://monaghan.ie/register-of-electors/ or www.checktheregister.ie
Cathal Flynn
A/Director of Services
Corporate Services
23rd September 2021
The following guest speakers will inform you all on how you as community groups can benefit from their services:
All groups who attend on the evening will be in with a chance to win one of our cash prizes.
Meeting will last approximately 1 no. hour.
To register to attend, please email kdobbin@monaghancoco.ie
Monaghan Local Community Development Committee invites applications for funding under the Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021.
Funding of €19,919.32 has been approved for Monaghan under the Social Enterprise Capital Grant scheme. The funding has been provided by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland under the Dormant Accounts Fund.
Funding will be aimed at supporting social enterprises with small scale capital projects such as the purchase of equipment or the carrying out of repairs or refurbishment of existing facilities. The Scheme does not provide funding for operating or administrative costs.
A Social Enterprise is an enterprise whose objective is to achieve a social, societal, or environmental impact, rather than maximising profit for its owners or shareholders. It pursues its objectives by trading on an ongoing basis through the provision of goods and/or services, and by reinvesting surpluses into achieving social objectives. It is governed in a fully accountable and transparent manner and is independent of the public sector. If dissolved, it should transfer its assets to another organisation with a similar mission.
Only social enterprises, as defined in the national social enterprise policy, may apply under this scheme. All applicants will be checked and verified to ensure they meet the definition.
Expenditure incurred before the date of grant approval will not be eligible.
Note: Applicants should be aware that the Programme is likely to be oversubscribed. Therefore, all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may receive a lesser amount of funding than requested.
An online application form and guidelines are available on Monaghan County Council’s website at https://monaghan.ie/social-enterprise-capital-grants-scheme-2021/
If you have any queries please contact the Community Development Section by email communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12:00 noon on Wednesday the 6th October 2021.
FUNDING PROGRAMME CLOSING SOON – 30th SEPTEMBER 2021
The ‘Outdoor Seating & Accessories for Tourism & Hospitality Business’ scheme is being delivered in partnership between Fáilte Ireland and Local Authorities across the country. The Scheme provides funding for individual tourism and hospitality businesses and pubs to develop and increase their own outdoor seating capacity for the summer of 2021. Funding under the scheme is only available to existing businesses.
The scheme is open to attractions, hotels, restaurants, cafes, public houses or other tourism and hospitality business establishments where food is sold for consumption on the premises. Eligibility is dependent on commercial rates due in respect of premises having been paid for the period up to 31st December 2019 or a payment plan being in place with the Local Authority.
The scheme will provide for up to 75% of the ex-VAT cost of equipment purchased/installed with a maximum allowable contribution of up to €4,000 per applicant.
Expenditure incurred on upgrades to outdoor dining spaces including but not limited to; tables, chairs, umbrellas, electric heaters, screens/windbreaks, plant stands, wooden platforms, etc. are considered eligible for the scheme. Construction related expenditure is not eligible. All applicants will be required to comply with planning codes, legislative requirements and other compliance requirements.
Expenditure must be incurred between 1st April 2020 and 30th September 2021 and payment will be made by Local Authorities to approved applicants on submission of receipts and photography of furniture in situ.
The scheme is open for applications until 30th of September 2021.
Further information on the ‘Outdoor Seating and Accessories for Tourism and Hospitality Scheme’ can be found at https://monaghan.ie/outdoor-seating-accessories-for-tourism-hospitality-business-scheme/
Or by emailing:
Dympna Condra
Tourism Officer
Monaghan County Council hereby gives notice of Emergency Closure in accordance with Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 & Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994 that it will close the following road in the Municipal District of Ballybay Clones in County Monaghan:
Date & Time: – From Thursday 23rd September 2021 to Friday 31st December 2021 24hrs per day
To Facilitate: Replacement of collapsed road culvert and the legislative requirements associated with carrying out said works.
Roads Closed: – LP3002 Derrygooney to Money road in the townland of Derrygooney
Alternative Routes: – Diversions will be via the LS7040 and the LS7030. All Detours will be signposted in order to direct the Traffic.
If you have any queries concerning this Road Closure please contact The Municipal District of Ballybay Clones, Co. Monaghan at 047 51018 or email clones@monaghancoco.ie
Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
23rd September 2021
Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021
Monaghan Local Community Development Committee invites applications for funding under the Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021.
The Department of Rural and Community Development has approved €19,919.32 in funding for Monaghan under the scheme.
Funding will be aimed at supporting social enterprises with small scale capital projects such as the purchase of equipment or the carrying out of repairs or refurbishment of existing facilities. The Scheme does not provide funding for operating or administrative costs.
A Social Enterprise is an enterprise whose objective is to achieve a social, societal, or environmental impact, rather than maximising profit for its owners or shareholders. It pursues its objectives by trading on an ongoing basis through the provision of goods and/or services, and by reinvesting surpluses into achieving social objectives. It is governed in a fully accountable and transparent manner and is independent of the public sector. If dissolved, it should transfer its assets to another organisation with a similar mission.
Only social enterprises, as defined in the national social enterprise policy, may apply under this scheme. All applicants will be checked and verified to ensure they meet the definition.
Expenditure incurred before the date of grant approval will not be eligible.
Note: Applicants should be aware that the Programme is likely to be oversubscribed. Therefore, all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may receive a lesser amount of funding than requested.
An online application form and guidelines are available on Monaghan County Council’s website at www.monaghan.ie
Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021 Guidelines (PDF)
Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021 Appendix A (PDF)
If you have any queries please contact the Community Development Section by email communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie.
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12:00 noon on Wednesday the 6th October 2021.
Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin
Monaghan County Council
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for inclusion on the following panel from which future permanent or temporary vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panels may be filled: –
Assistant Planner
(€39,522 – €62,117)
Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale in accordance with
Circular E.L. 02/2011
Application forms and further details are available to download from www.monaghan.ie
or can be obtained from the:
Human Resource Management Section,
Monaghan County Council,
County Offices,
The Glen,
Monaghan,
Telephone No: 047 73702/73703
E-mail: recruitment@monaghancoco.ie
Shortlisting will take place on the basis of the information provided on the application form and it is expected that given the qualifications and experience of prospective applicants that the shortlisting requirements will be significantly higher than the minimum standard set out.
Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms:
4.00pm on Friday 15th October 2021
Applications must be submitted via the recruitment submission link available on our website www.monaghan.ie under current vacancies.
Monaghan County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Canvassing will automatically disqualify
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Monaghan County Council give notice to extend the closure of the following road in County Monaghan as advertised in Irish Independent on Monday 13th September 2021.
Dates of Closure: Sunday 19th September 2021 – Saturday 25th September 2021
Road Closed: N2 Castleblayney Bypass – from the townland of Moy Otra (Clontibret Village) to the townland of Tullyvin (Tullyvin Roundabout). Closure will be implemented on one direction only at any point in time.
Times: 10pm – 5am
To Facilitate: Verge Maintenance, Drainage Maintenance, Litter Picking and Response Repairs
Diversion Routes: Main Diversion via Old N2 (LP3444) at Clontibret Village through
Annayalla Village and Castleblayney Town, then accessing the N2 via the
N53 and vice versa. Diversions will be in place for the duration of the closure.
Every effort will be made to minimise delays.
Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
16th September 2021
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MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL
Important Notice to all Landowners and Occupiers of Land
The Roads Act 1993 (Section 70) places a statutory obligation on all landowners/occupiers of land or structures to ensure that roadside structures, trees, shrubs or other vegetation do not present a danger to those using and working on public roads.
Hedge cutting should only take place between the 1st September and 28th February. Landowners should ensure that all debris is removed from the road.
Failure to comply with their obligations could result in Landowners / Occupiers of Land along a public road being prosecuted.
Gareth Mc Mahon,
A/Senior Engineer,
Roads & Transportation
16th September 2021
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