7 Monaghan County Council Projects Shortlisted in the 2020 All Ireland Community and Council Awards

The All Ireland Community and Council Awards presented by IPB Insurance and LAMA, highlight and recognise communities and councils working together, bringing national recognition to projects and developments that may otherwise go unrecognised.

The 2020 All Ireland Community & Council Awards will take place on Saturday, 15th February 2020 in Croke Park and will be hosted by RTE Sports commentator, Marty Morrissey.  These awards recognise and celebrate community and councils working together. They provide a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate the work done within our communities, to reward our unsung heroes and recognise the phenomenal contribution they’ve made to our lives.

Monaghan County Council is delighted to be shortlisted in 7 of the 21 categories:

-Monaghan Schools of Sanctuary: Best Community Based Initiative.

-Monaghan Alerts: Best Connected Council (Communication & Digital Marketing).

-YOUR VOTE YOUR VOICE- an Easy to read guide to voting:  Best Disability Access & Inclusion Initiative.

-Collaborative Action for the Natura Network (CANN): Best Environmental/Ecological Project/Initiative.

-Rossmore Forest Park: Best Public Park.

-43 Social Houses provided at Plás Lorcáin : Rebuilding Ireland at Latlorcan: Best Social Housing Initiative.

-#MyMonaghan Tourism Campaign: Best Tourism Initiative .

FAQ – Register of Electors

When is the General Election Taking Place?

A General Election will take place on Saturday 8^th February 2020 with polling between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.00 pm.

 

Who Can Vote in this General Election?

Only persons on the Register of Electors 2019-2020 (which remains in effect until 14 February 2020) or on the Supplement to the Register (which remains open up to and including Wednesday 22 January) can vote.

To be registered to vote at this election, you must be an Irish or British citizen, be ordinarily resident in the State and be 18 years or over on polling day.

 

How do I know if I am registered to vote?

Step 1

1. Check online at checktheregister.ie if your details are included on the 2019-2020 electoral register. Alternatively, people can check directly with their local authority. If your details are included correctly no further action is necessary.

Step 2

2. If your details are not included on the 2019-2020 register you should contact the relevant local authority where you live and check if your details are included in the supplement to the register of electors. If your details are included in the supplement to the register of electors no further action is required.

Step 3

3. If your details are not included in either the register or the supplement to the register you should obtain the appropriate application from your local authority (or download it from checktheregister.ie) and complete the relevant form and, before signing the declaration, bring it along with photo ID to their local Garda station and sign it in the presence of a Member of An Garda Síochána, who will then stamp the form. Forms must reach the local authority on or before 22 January 2020 in order for people to be registered for this election.

 

If you are in Dublin, you may be able to apply for the supplement at voter.ie.

 

What form do I need to complete to be included on the Supplement?

You can apply to be included on the Supplement to the 2019-2020 Register, which will enable you to vote at the 8 February election, and which remains open for applications up to and including Wednesday 22 January.

The forms have further details and are available at www.checktheregister.ie, or from your local registration authority, as follows:

• If you are not registered – use Form RFA2 to apply
• If you wish to change address – use Form RFA3 to apply
• If you are already registered and have since become an Irish citizen – use Form RFA5 to apply

If you are in Dublin, you may be able to apply for the supplement at voter.ie.

Certification of identity is required for entry to the supplement:

• either by a member of the Gardaí at your local Garda Station, who will witness your signature and stamp your form; (if you can’t get to a Garda station contact your local authority for more information);
• or, via voter.ie (Dublin only) using MyGovID.

Please note that your form must be received by the local authority on or before Wednesday 22 January to be able to vote at the 8 February General Election.

 

What if I am unable to vote in person at my local polling station on the 8^th of February?

*Deadline for application for Special or Postal Voters Supplement is today Thursday 16 January*.

Normally, you must vote in person at your local polling station, however certain categories of person can apply to be entered on a list of Special or Postal voters, and these include:

Those with a physical illness or physical disability living in a hospital, nursing home or similar institution;

Persons living at home unable to vote at their polling station due to a physical illness or disability;

Persons whose occupation prevents them from voting at their local polling station on polling day, including full-time students registered at home but living elsewhere while attending an educational institution in the State;

Members of An Garda Síochána, whole-time members of the Defence Forces, Irish diplomats posted abroad and their spouses/civil partners, prisoners and certain election staff.

Applications for these categories of voters are also available at www.checktheregister.ie, or from your local registration authority.

Please note the deadline of Thursday 16 January for application for Special or Postal Voters Supplement. (This is to enable these Special and Postal voters lists to be prepared on order for postal votes to issue in time for their return to be included in the ballot for your relevant constituency).

You should contact your registration authority as soon as possible if you fall under one of the above categories and wish to apply for a special or postal vote.

 

 

 

 

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (as amended)

NOTICE OF VARIATION OF THE MONAGHAN COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2019 -2025 – VARIATION NO.1

 

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that on 6^th January 2020, Monaghan County Council made a variation (Variation No.1) to the Monaghan County Development Plan 2019-2025. The proposed variation will provide for the inclusion within the development plan of Policy NRP 7 which states:-

“To protect the selected route of the N2 upgrade road scheme between Ardee and Castleblayney and the selected route between Clontibret and the border with Northern Ireland, and to prohibit development that could prejudice their future delivery.”

The reason for the proposed variation is to ensure that development will not prejudice the improvements proposed to the N2 National Road.

 

A copy of the development plan as varied is available for inspection at the planning offices of Monaghan County Council during opening hours from 9.15am – 5pm (lunch time closing 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.) and on the Council’s website www.monaghan.ie

 

Adrian Hughes

Senior Planner

16^th January 2020

 

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Arts Partnership Grant Scheme 2020

Scéim Ealaíon Compháirtíochta

“Direct grant assistance to venues, arts organisations and festivals deemed to be of strategic importance to the Arts within the County”.  

Closing date – 20th February 2020

The Grant Scheme is open to Arts Organisations, Arts Groups, Arts Festival Committees and Projects who deliver a comprehensive Arts Programme that are based in County Monaghan

Cuirimid fáilte roimh iarratais a chuirtear isteach trí Ghaeilge

Application Forms with criteria under this Scheme can be downloaded from: www.monaghan.ie/arts/funding

or requested by contacting artsoffice@monaghancoco.ie

or 047-38162 at The Market House, Monaghan Town

 

John Murray,

Head of Culture & Finance

16^th January, 2020

 

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Lambing time will soon begin again.

Every year in Monaghan, there are many attacks on sheep by dogs, particularly around lambing time.

These attacks cause great cruelty and result in sheep and lambs dying from their injuries, lambs being aborted, and stock not thriving for fear of further attacks.

These attacks result in serious losses for the farmer, including veterinary fees, disposal of dead animals, the value of the dead sheep and lambs, and loss of thrive.

Any dog, large or small, may become involved in attacking sheep – MAKE SURE YOUR DOG DOESN’T GET THE CHANCE!

If you own a dog or dogs, you are required to:

• Keep your dog under control at all times. This means not allowing your dog off your property unaccompanied.
• Have a microchip certificate of registration which proves that your dog is microchipped and registered to you. (Required since April 2016)
• Ensure that every dog under your control wears a collar bearing the name and address of the owner at all times and that the name and address are legible.
• Have a current licence for each dog in your possession or a general dog licence to cover all dogs in your possession. YOU CAN NOW BUY YOUR DOG LICENCE ONLINE AT monaghan.ie

PLEASE KEEP YOUR DOG LICENCED, TAGGED, MICROCHIPPED AND UNDER CONTROL

Brendan Smyth

County Veterinary Officer

16^th January 2020

 

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Notice of Relocation of Council Planning Office

 

Please take note that the Council Planning Office is re-locating from Monaghan County Council’s Offices, The Glen to a new office at No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan. The new Planning Office will open to the public on Monday 10^th February 2020 and all new planning applications must be submitted to the new office at No. 1 Dublin Street from this date.

All site and press notices for any new planning applications being submitted from Monday 10^th February 2020 onwards must state the application may be inspected/purchased at The Planning Office, No.1 Dublin Street instead of The Glen.

The email address will remain as planning@monaghancoco.ie and the telephone number will remain as 047 30532. Office opening hours will remain as 9.15am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 5pm.

 

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COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN

Oifigí an Chontae, An Gleann, Muineachán

 

MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan

 

NOTICE OF DEPOSIT OF RATE BOOK FOR INSPECTION AND OF INTENTION TO MAKE RATE.

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Notice is hereby given that Monaghan County Council is about to make an Annual Rate on the rateable properties in County Monaghan.

The Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV) for the ordinary expenditure of the County Council for the service year ending 31^st December 2020 is €0.226.

The Rate Book is available for inspection by any ratepayer in the Rates Offices, Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan, and will be open for inspection between the hours of 10.00 am and 4.00 pm during  the fourteen days following the date below, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

John Murray

Head of Finance

County Council Offices

The Glen

Monaghan

 

DATED THIS:

16^th day of January 2020

 

 

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Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin

Monaghan County Council

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for inclusion on the following panel from which temporary vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel may be filled:-

Integration Officer

“Monaghan Together Unique and United Project”

(37 hours per week for 30 months)

Starting pay for new entrants will be at the minimum of the scale in accordance with

Circular E.L. 02/2011.  Salary Scale €42,777 – €51,374 per annum

 

The above project is funded through the EU Funds Unit of the Department of Justice Asylum Migrant Fund.  The project aims at working with migrant communities throughout County Monaghan to support and develop migrant integration across the county.

Application forms and further details are available to download here

or 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 7^th February 2020

Monaghan County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Canvassing will automatically disqualify

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for inclusion on the following panel from which temporary vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel may be filled:-

Manager for The Patrick Kavanagh Centre and South Monaghan Tourism Cluster (3 year contract)

(Salary €50,122 per annum)

The successful candidate will have a demonstratable interest in the cultural and tourism facilities and developments in County Monaghan and will be required to demonstrate excellent leadership, operational and programming development skills.

Application forms and further details are available to download here

or 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 7^th February 2020

Monaghan County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Canvassing will automatically disqualify

 

Urgent Notice – Closing dates for General Election

Last Chance to get Registered to Vote for the upcoming General Election

General Election 8^th February 2020

 

Check the Register

It is important that you check you are registered to vote as you may need to apply for inclusion on the Supplement to the Register.  You can check the register using an online system www.checktheregister.ie

 

If you are not listed, listed at an incorrect address, need to change your status or need to apply for a postal vote then you should complete the relevant form and return to Monaghan County Council immediately.

 

The forms are available for download at: www.checktheregister.ie or www.monaghan.ie/register-of-electors/

 

Postal Vote application forms

PVS2 – Application for inclusion in the Supplement to the Postal Voters’ list by electors unable to vote at their polling station due to circumstances of Occupation (including certain students)

PV1 – Application for inclusion in the Postal Voters’ list by persons with a Physical Illness or a Physical Disability

Closing date for receipt of above forms is Thursday 16^th January at 5:15pm

 

 

Electoral Register application forms

RFA2 form – Application for inclusion in Supplement to the Register

RFA3 form – Change of Address

RFA5 form – Change Status

Closing date for receipt of the above forms is Wednesday 22^nd January at 5:15pm

 

Completed forms should be returned to:

 

Electoral Register

Corporate Services

Monaghan County Council

The Glen

Monaghan.

 

If you wish to discuss any other matter relating to the Register of Electors, please telephone Gillian at 047-30551 or email register@monaghancoco.ie

 

Gaeltacht Scholarships 2020

Tá scéim socraithe ag Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin chun go mbeidh 36 leathscoláireacht ar fáil do dhaltaí a a théann ar mheánscoil sa Chontae.  Féadfar freastal ar Choláistí Samhraidh le linn an tsamhraidh 2020.  Tá na scoláireachtaí urraithe ag an gComhairle agus ag (a) Gael Linn in respect of Bun an Inbhir, Dún na nGall; (b) Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste; (c) Coláiste na bhFiann: Drom Rí, Ráth Chairn, Co na Mí and Ros Muc, Co na Gaillimhe; (d) Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair, Dún na nGall; (e) Coláiste Sheosaimh, Connamara, Co na Gaillimhe; (f) Coláiste an Phiarsagh, Tír Chonaill, Dún na nGall & Coláiste na nOileán, Co na Gaillimhe

Tabhair faoi deara an dáta deiridh a bhí agat roimh 14 Feabhra 2020

Monaghan County Council has arranged that 36 half-paid scholarships will be made available to students attending secondary schools in the County.  The scholarship will be tenable at Irish Colleges during the summer of 2020.   The scholarships are being sponsored by Monaghan County Council and by (a) Gael Linn in respect of Bun an Inbhir, Dún na nGall; (b) Coláiste Bhríde, Rann na Feirste; (c) Coláiste na bhFiann: Drom Rí, Ráth Chairn, Co na Mí and Ros Muc, Co na Gaillimhe; (d) Coláiste Ghaoth Dobhair, Dún na nGall; (e) Coláiste Sheosaimh, Connamara, Co na Gaillimhe; (f) Coláiste an Phiarsagh, Tír Chonaill, Dún na nGall & Coláiste na nOileán, Co na Gaillimhe

Please note earlier closing date: 14 February 2020

Please click on link to download Application Form: Gaeltacht Scholarship Application Form 2020 (MS Word)

Monaghan County Council is Committed to Leading on Climate Action

Monaghan County Council will this week share information about our climate actions, plans and ambitions across our social media and other platforms.

Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and we want to make sure the public can be confident that their council is taking action and leading in the response.

A new report published this week shows that Monaghan County Council and all local authorities have been for some time undertaking a vast range of actions to tackle climate change and to promote climate action within our communities.

Monaghan County Council has been proactive in many areas including energy efficiency, sustainable transport development, flood risk management, water conservation, waste management, nature-based solutions and public engagement.

In addition, we have been at the forefront in responding to the extreme weather events that are the effect of climate change and have developed a Climate Adaptation strategy to ensure we build our resilience and preparedness.

You can read that strategy here: Monaghan County Council Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024

Monaghan County Council is in the process of signing  Climate Action Charter setting some of our ambition for the future. See: Ministers Bruton & Canney Introduce Climate Action Charter for All Local Authorities

Please follow our social media channels and #LAClimateAction this week to find out more about what we have done and what we have planned.

Monaghan County Council Facebook

Monaghan County Council Twitter

Monaghan County Council Awards Scheme 2019

The Members of Monaghan County Council have initiated an Awards Scheme to recognise those individuals/groups in County Monaghan who, during 2019, have excelled in the following areas-

Sport and Recreation

Arts & Culture

Youth

Community

Environment & Heritage

 

Members of the public are invited to nominate individuals/groups who they feel have excelled under any of the categories listed above.

Nomination forms and details of the Awards Scheme are available from the

Corporate Services Section,

Monaghan County Council,

County Offices,

The Glen,

Monaghan

(Telephone 047 30551)

or can be downloaded here:

Monaghan County Council Awards Scheme 2019 Nomination Form (MS Word)

Monaghan County Council Awards Scheme 2019 Conditions (MS Word)

 

Closing date for return of completed nomination forms – 5.00 p.m. on Friday 31st January, 2020.

 

Castleblayney Community Based CCTV Scheme

Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District is proposing that CCTV cameras are installed/recommissioned in a number of locations in Castleblayney Town.  The aim of the project is to reduce anti-social behaviour and increase safety for all citizens. There will be strict rules in place to protect citizens privacy under Data Protection Legislation. A map of the proposed camera locations is currently on display in the Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.  Copies will also be available in the branch libraries in Carrickmacross and Castleblayney and can be viewed on the Council’s website here: Map of Castleblayney Proposed CCTV Camera Locations (PDF) .

Submissions/observations can be made to Carrickmacross-Castleblayney MD at the following address:

Carrickmacross-Castleblayney MD,

Civic Offices,

Riverside Road,

Carrickmacross,

Co. Monaghan.

A81 RY22

Or via email:

carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie

The closing date for submissions/objections is Friday 31st January 2020 at 17:00.

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Planning & Development Regulations 2006 (as amended)

Part 4 Article 18 (2)(b)

 

List of newspapers  for approval in accordance with Part 4 Article 18 (2) of the Planning & Development Regulations 2006(as amended) for use in Monaghan Planning Authorities for giving notice of the intention to make a planning application.

 

Monaghan County Council

Northern Standard, Anglo Celt, Dundalk Democrat (Carrickmacross Castleblayney Municipal District only), Irish Independent, Irish Daily Star, Irish Times.

 

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for inclusion on the following panel from which permanent or temporary vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel may be filled:-

Museum Collections Officer

(€28,189 – €45,554 per annum)

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 here: https://monaghan.ie/humanresources/2020/01/09/museum-collections-officer/ 

  

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 31^st January 2020

Monaghan County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer 

Canvassing will automatically disqualify

Castleblayney Community Based CCTV Scheme

Carrickmacross – Castleblayney Municipal District is proposing that CCTV cameras are installed/recommissioned in a number of locations in Castleblayney Town.  The aim of the project is to reduce anti-social behaviour and increase safety for all citizens. There will be strict rules in place to protect citizens privacy under Data Protection Legislation. A map of the proposed camera locations is currently on display in the Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.  Copies will also be available in the branch libraries in Carrickmacross and Castleblayney and can be viewed on the Council’s website here: Map of Castleblayney Proposed CCTV Camera Locations (PDF) .

Submissions/observations can be made to Carrickmacross-Castleblayney MD at the following address:

Carrickmacross-Castleblayney MD,

Civic Offices,

Riverside Road,

Carrickmacross,

Co. Monaghan.

A81 RY22

Or via email:

carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie

The closing date for submissions/objections is Friday 31st January 2020 at 17:00.