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It is now your responsibility to ensure that you’re registered to vote.

The Register of Electors for the Referendum taking place on 8^th March 2024 has been closed.

If you are not registered, you can still apply to be included in the appendix to the Register.

Please submit your application on or before the closing date:

Tuesday 20^th February 2024

To be eligible to vote in a Referendum:

• You must be 18 years of age on or before 8^th March 2024;
• You must be full time living at the address at which you wish to be registered;
• You must have Irish citizenship.

 

How to apply:

• On-line on checktheregister.ie
• Hard copy forms (ERF1) are available at all council buildings, local libraries and post offices. Completed forms must be returned to: Register of Electors, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Killygowan, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, H18 YT50.

If you applied to have your address changed after 18^th January 2024 and your old and new addresses are within the same Local Electoral Area, the change of address will not come into effect until after 8^th March 2024. Therefore, you must vote from your old address for the forthcoming Referendum.

WON’T BE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE POLLING STATION ON POLLING DAY?

If your illness or disability or the circumstances of your occupation or study are preventing you from attending a polling station on polling day, you may be entitled to vote by post.

If you have had an illness/disability postal vote in the last general election in 2020, there is no need to re-apply.

Visit checktheregister.ie to download a form or contact Monaghan County Council on 047 30 551 or email register@monaghancoco.ie to check your postal voter status or to enquire about your eligibility.

Applications for entry onto the postal voters list must be received on or before the closing date:

Monday 12^th February 2024

For any enquires please email register@monaghancoco.ie or phone 047 30551.

 

Carmel O’Hare

Director of Services

Corporate Services

25^th January 2024

Significant FURTHER INFORMATION

in relation to an application to An Bord Pleanála for approval under Section 175 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended)

South Dublin Street and Backlands Regeneration Project

Monaghan County Council previously applied for approval on 31^st August 2022 from An Bord Pleanála for proposed development works south of Dublin Street and its backlands in the townlands of Roosky and Tirkeenan, within Monaghan Town Centre. The proposed development covers an area of approximately 2.72ha and comprises urban regeneration and public realm proposals, as part of the South Dublin Street and Backlands Regeneration Project (ref. ABP-314501-22).

Notice is hereby given that further information in relation to the proposed development has been furnished to the Board to address alterations to the scheme originally proposed. The proposed amendments include the following elements:

• Development of pedestrian civic plaza
• Environmental improvements in alleyways
• Construction of structural masonry walls and new gable elevation treatments to No’s 7 and 12-13 Dublin Street (amended from previous submission)
• Retention of outbuilding to the rear of No. 24 Dublin Street
• Construction of new road / street layouts and public realm comprising new surfaces, kerbing, street furniture, public street and feature lighting, soft landscape planting, cycle parking and signage (amended from previous submission)
• New boundary treatments comprising walls, railings and fencing
• All associated site development works

LINK TO FURTHER INFO – https://monaghan.ie/south-dublin-street-backlands-regeneration-project-2/

Location: Properties at 7- 13 Dublin Street, lands to the rear of 1-9 The Diamond and 1-26 Dublin Street, incorporating sections of the Northern Standard property, the Courthouse car park, Lower Courthouse car park, Castle Road, and N54 Macartan (Broad) Road, in the townlands of Roosky and Tirkeenan, Monaghan Town Centre, Monaghan.

Amendments to the original Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) have been undertaken to take account of the revised proposals, and this information is included as part of the submission of further information in respect of the proposed development.

The significant further information will be available for inspection free of charge, or may be purchased on payment of a specified fee (which shall not exceed the reasonable cost of making a copy) at:

• Monaghan County Council Planning Offices, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, H18 X982 between 09:15-13.00hrs and 13.30-17:00hrs
• The Offices of An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902 between 09:15hrs and 17:30hrs

The significant further information may also be inspected online at the following website: https://monaghan.ie/

Any person may, within the period of 5 weeks from Wednesday 31^st January 2024 to Wednesday 6^th March 2024 (inclusive of both dates), make a submission or observations in writing to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 D01 V902 or online at www.pleanala.ie in respect of:

1. the implications of the proposed development, if carried out, for proper planning and sustainable development in the area or areas concerned, and
2. the likely effects on the environment or the likely effects on a European site, as the case may be, of the proposed development, if carried out.

Submissions or observations duly made will be considered by An Bord Pleanála in making a decision on the application. Any submission or observations must be received by An Bord Pleanála not later than 17:30pm on Wednesday 6^th March 2024 and must also include the following information:

1. the name of the person, authority or body making the submission or observations, the name of the person, if any, acting on behalf of that person, authority or body, and the address to which any correspondence relating to the application should be sent,
2. the subject matter of the submission or observations, and
3. the reasons, considerations, and arguments on which the submission or observations is or are based.

For persons who have already made a submission to An Bord Pleanála in relation to this application, a further submission or observation can be made to the Board without requiring payment of a fee. Further submissions or observations can be submitted to the Board by hand or by post to the offices of An Bord Pleanála at 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 D01 V902, or by email to laps@pleanala.ie.

For those who have not previously made a submission to An Bord Pleanála in relation to this application, any submission or observations must be accompanied by a fee of €50 (except for certain prescribed bodies). Submissions or observations can be submitted to An Bord Pleanála by hand or by post to the offices of the Board at 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 D01 V902, or through the Board’s online SIDS portal at the following link: https://online.pleanala.ie/en-ie/sid/observation.

Any submissions or observations which do not comply with these requirements cannot be considered by the Board.  The Board may at its absolute discretion hold an oral hearing on the application.

The Board may decide to: (a)(i) approve the proposed development; (ii) make such modifications to the proposed development as it specifies in its decision and grant approval in respect of the proposed development as so modified; or (iii) approve, in part only, the proposed development (with or without specified modifications of it of the foregoing kind); and may attach conditions as it considers appropriate to any approval; or (b) refuse to approve the proposed development.

A person may question the validity of a decision of the Board by way of an application for judicial review, under Order 84 of the rules of the Superior Courts (S.I. No.15 of 1986) in accordance with section 50 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). Information in respect of the judicial review process can be accessed on the Bord’s website https://online.pleanala.ie/en-ie/judicial-review-notice or on the Citizens Information Service website www.citizensinformation.ie.

 Signed: Mr. Cathal Flynn, Director of Services, Monaghan County Council

Date: Thursday 25^th January 2024

Monaghan County Council has submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanála seeking approval under Sections 175 and 177AE of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended) for the above project.

The planning application submission is available to view online from Wednesday 7th September 2022 to Wednesday 19th October 2022 (inclusive of both dates), at the links below:

• Planning submission documents (including letters, notices, planning statement, and planning drawings)
  • • Planning Application documents
    • Planning Application drawings

 

• Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) including:
  • • Non-Technical Summary (NTS)
    • Volume I Main Text
    • Volume II Technical Appendices
    • Volume III Technical Drawings & Figures
      

   

• Natura Impact Statement
  • • Natura Impact Statement

 

This information is also available in hard copy to inspect and purchase at the following locations:

• Monaghan County Council Planning Offices, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, H18 X982 between 09:15-13.00hrs and 13.30-17.00hrs from Wednesday 7th September 2022 to Wednesday 19th October 2022 (inclusive of both dates).
• The offices of An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 V902 between 09:15hrs and 17:30hrs from Wednesday 7th September 2022 to Wednesday 19th October 2022 (inclusive of both dates).

 

Submissions and Observations

Any person may, within the period of 6 weeks from Wednesday 7th September 2022 to Wednesday 19th October 2022 (inclusive of both dates), make a submission or observations in writing to An Bord Pleanála, 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1 D01 V902 or online at www.pleanala.ie in respect of:

1. the implications of the proposed development, if carried out, for proper planning and sustainable development in the area or areas concerned, and
2. the likely effects on the environment or the likely effects on a European site, as the case may be, of the proposed development, if carried out.

 

Any submission or observations must also include the following information:

1. the name of the person, authority or body making the submission or observations, the name of the person, if any, acting on behalf of that person, authority or body, and the address to which any correspondence relating to the application should be sent,
2. the subject matter of the submission or observations, and
3. the reasons, considerations, and arguments on which the submission or observations is or are based.

 

Any submission or observations must be accompanied by a fee of €50 (except for certain prescribed bodies) and must be received by An Bord Pleanala not later than 17.30hrs on Wednesday 19^th October 2022.  Submissions or observations duly made will be considered by An Bord Pleanála in making a decision on the application.

Submissions or observations made directly to Monaghan County Council in respect of this proposal will not be considered as valid submissions/observations by An Bord Pleanala.

(Submission received)

ABP Cover Letter

An Taisce

Heritage Council

Sheridan

Eddie OGara Love Monaghan Save Dublin St

Dept of Housing Local Government and Heritage

 

Monaghan County Council are continuing to respond to reports of fallen trees, debris and other damages across the county.

The following roads remain closed due to Storm Isha.

Monaghan MD 

• L 1020, Tydavnet to Scotstown Road at Mullaghinshigo
• L5160 /L 51601 Killybressal Road to N2, North of Emyvale
• L 5001 Derrynahesco, Knockatallon
• L5311 Terrycaffe, Tyholland,
• L 5460 Shanmullagh Road, Clontibret

 

Ballybay/Clones MD 

• R162 Drumcreenan
• LP03403 McNallys Road, Cremartin
• L2241 Scotshouse to Redhills Road
• L2240 Scotshouse to Redhills Road
• LP02201 Tullyreas
• LP02202 Tullyreas
• LP03130 Caraveagh
• LP03101 Creeve
• Togan, Threemilehouse
• R183 Ballybay/Swans Cross Road

 

Carrickmacross/Castleblayney MD

• L3210 Milehill Road, Castleblaney
• L4040 Flood Road, Shantonagh –
• R183 Marrons Garage, Castleblaney
• L8660 Rossdreenagh, close to Dundalk Road
• L75032 Annaglough

 

COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHUINEACHÁIN

Oifigí an Chontae, An Gleann, Muineachán

 MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL

County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan

Notice is hereby given under Section 3 (1) of the Local Government (Financial Procedures) Regulations 2023 (Inserted by Section 263 of the Historic and Archaeological Heritage & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023) that the Annual Rate on Valuation for all rateable properties within the rating authority of Monaghan County Council, for the financial year commencing on 1^st January 2024 and ending the 31^st December 2024 is €0.2445

 

11^th January 2024

Olga McConnon

A/Head of Finance

County Council Offices

The Glen

Monaghan

 

 

 

 

Notice under Section 17(3) (a) of the Derelict Sites Act, 1990 (as amended)

NOTICE OF HAVING MADE A VESTING ORDER, UNDER THE DERELICT SITES ACT 1990, AS AMENDED

Notice is hereby given that Monaghan County Council (hereinafter referred to as the “Local Authority”), in exercise of the powers conferred on them by Section 17 of the Derelict Sites Act 1990, as amended, has made a Vesting Order, under the said Act, the derelict site described hereunder.

The lands referred to is a derelict site within the meaning of the Derelict Sites Act 1990 (as amended by the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2015) (hereinafter called ‘the Act’).

A copy of the order and map of the said derelict site has been deposited at the Planning reception of Monaghan County Council, Planning Offices, No. 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, and may be inspected there during public opening hours.

The Local Authority in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 17 of the Act, hereby order that the land described hereunder shall, on 9^th February 2024, vest in the Local Authority in fee simple free from encumbrances and all estates, rights, titles and interests of whatsoever kind.

Schedule: Description of Land

Derelict site at McCurtain Street, Clones, Co. Monaghan, comprising of three no. two storey terraced houses, arched entryway and rear garden areas, bounded to the west by public footpath/road, to the north by dwelling house and rear gardens, to the east by rear gardens and to the south by dwelling house and rear gardens.

(Area:  517 square metres)

 

Dated this 11^th day of January 2024

 

Signed:

Cathal Flynn

Director of Services

Economic Development, Planning & Capital Projects

Monaghan County Council

 

Protect yourself and others – Vaccination and good infection and prevention control measures remain key in reducing transmission of respiratory illnesses

January 4, 2024: HSE Dublin and North East is urging the public to follow public health advice – if you have respiratory symptoms stay at home until 48 hours after your major symptoms have resolved and get vaccinated as high levels of flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses are currently circulating in the community.

Dr Suzanne Cotter, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Public Health HSE Dublin and North East, said: “The surge of respiratory illnesses in the community is putting significant pressure on our health services across the region. We know from previous years that a delayed peak in flu season such as we are seeing now, will inevitably lead to further pressures throughout the health services with heightened risk of outbreaks in healthcare settings.”

“If you are unwell you should stay home until 48 hours after your major symptoms have resolved; avoid visiting people who are more vulnerable if you are unwell, especially avoid visiting hospitals or residential care facilities if unwell. As schools and childcare facilities reopen this week we also ask parents and guardians to keep their children home from school/crèche if they have respiratory symptoms.”

“We remind people about good infection control practice, including washing hands regularly and covering nose and mouth if you have coughs and sneezes. Every healthcare setting is assessing the risks locally and monitoring their own local risks, and this may lead them to take additional measures in certain settings, such as the wearing of masks if deemed necessary. Such measures will help protect those who may be more vulnerable to the effects of these infections. Significant work has taken place and continues, to support acute hospitals deal with the expected rise in attendances and admissions. It is not too late to get vaccination, which can protect you and your loved ones, and help reduce the burden on the health service at a very busy time of year.”

“Vaccination remains the best way to reduce the incidence or these respiratory illnesses. Flu and COVID-19 are caused by two different viruses and require two different vaccines. The HSE is urging every eligible person to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 as soon as possible.  People with long-term health conditions, healthcare workers (HCWs) and children aged 2-17 can avail of free vaccination. You can get the flu and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. For information on COVID-19 and flu vaccination and to find where to get your vaccines, visit the HSE.ie or call HSELive on 1800 700 700,” added Dr Cotter.

Mr Frank Morrison, Acting Chief Officer, HSE Community Healthcare Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Monaghan, Sligo, (CH CDLMS) said: “If you, or someone you care for, becomes ill or is injured, knowing how to manage common illnesses and where to go if you need medical assistance will also make it that bit easier. There are a number of options available to you depending on what medical assistance you need including an extensive GP Out-of-Hours service and local injury units. Please consider all the options that are available to you to help determine your best course of action,” He added.

Other options available if you are feeling unwell or are injured are:

Community Pharmacies:

You can visit your local pharmacy if you feel unwell. Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals. They can give you medicines you can buy without a prescription, medicines you have a prescription for, advice on minor illnesses, and can tell you if you need to see a GP.

GPs and GP Out-of-Hours Services:

If you urgently need to see a GP outside their clinic hours, you can contact your local GP out-of-hours service.

Minor Injury Units:

Injury units treat injuries that are not life-threatening or unlikely to need admission to hospital. For example, broken bones, dislocations and burns. You do not need an appointment. There are HSE injury units located around the country, you can find one close to you on the HSE website.

See the HSE website for useful advice on common illnesses such as colds, coughs, flu, earache and sore throats and information on how to keep well in winter.

Monaghan County Council are implementing HGV restrictions on movement of Heavy Goods Vehicles of 4 axles or greater through Glaslough St. and Dublin St., in Monaghan Town between the hours of 8am and 5am Monday to Sunday inclusive.

 Appropriate Road Traffic signs have been erected at the entrance to and the exit from the prohibited roads and streets in accordance with the Road Traffic (Control of Traffic) Regulations 2006.

 Hauliers requiring a permit for the purpose of making a delivery can apply for permits exempting them from the prohibitions and charges will apply in respect of these permits.

 These restrictions will come into effect from 18^th December 2023.