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Over November and December, Monaghan County Museum, in collaboration with Pegasus Consulting and the producers of RTE Radio’s History Show, will present a series of lectures on the changing Ireland of one hundred years ago.
The talks will be available online through the Museum’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MonaghanCountyMuseum
Draft Carrickmacross Town Parking Control Scheme 2021
Draft Castleblayney Town Parking Control Scheme 2021
In accordance with Section 131A of and Schedule 14A to the Local Government Act 2001 (as inserted by section 21(3) and 21(4) of the Local Government Reform Act 2014), and as provided for under Section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District intends to adopt the above Parking Control Schemes.
Click here to read the full article: https://monaghan.ie/carrickmacross-castleblayney-municipal-district-public-consultation-proposed-parking-control-schemes/
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
4th November 2021
Monaghan County Council/Comhairle Chontae Mhuineachain
NOTICE OF DRAFT BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that the draft Local Authority budget of Monaghan County Council for the financial year ending on the 31st December 2022 has been prepared and will be considered by the Council at the Budget Meeting to be held in the Hillgrove Hotel, Old Armagh Road, Latlorcan, Monaghan on Monday 15th November 2021 at 10.00 a.m. A copy of the said Draft Budget has been deposited in the offices of the Council at The Glen, Monaghan and may be inspected free of charge by any member of the public at any time while the offices are open for the transaction of official business. A copy of the draft budget will be supplied to every person making application at the price of €5.00.
John Murray
Head of Finance
4th November 2021
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DRAFT REGISTER OF ELECTORS 2022/2023
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
4th November 2021
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Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District
Public Consultation – Proposed Parking Control Schemes
Draft Carrickmacross Town Parking Control Scheme 2021
Draft Castleblayney Town Parking Control Scheme 2021
In accordance with Section 131A of and Schedule 14A to the Local Government Act 2001 (as inserted by section 21(3) and 21(4) of the Local Government Reform Act 2014), and as provided for under Section 35 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, Carrickmacross-Castleblayney Municipal District intends to adopt the above Parking Control Schemes.
The draft Parking Control Schemes, together with associated mapping and a briefing note, shall be available for review on Monaghan County Council’s website, www.monaghan.ie, for a four- week period, commencing Friday the 5th of November 2021. You may submit your views/comments by emailing them to carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie on or before 5pm on Friday the 3rd of December 2021.
The draft Parking Control Schemes, together with associated mapping, shall also be available for inspection at Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, during normal office hours (9.30am- 4.30pm), from Friday the 5th of November 2021. Please contact the above-mentioned offices, via telephone on 042 9661236 or alternatively via Email at carrickmacross@monaghancoco.ie, to arrange an appointment to view the draft Schemes. Hardcopy submissions with respect to the draft Schemes may be made in writing to:
Mr.DamienThornton,
A/Municipal District Co-Ordinator, Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Riverside Road,
Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan A81 RY22
no later than 5pm on Friday the 3rd of December 2021.
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Monaghan County Council gives notice to extend the following road closure in the Municipal District of Carrickmacross/Castleblayney in County Monaghan:
Date: 04th October until 19th November 2021
To Facilitate: Resurfacing works
Roads Closed: LT-86001-0 in the Townland of Kilmurray
Diversion Route: Traffic travelling South to continue on R179 and turn left onto L8600. Traffic travelling North to continue on L8600 and turn right onto R179
This notice complies with the Roads Act 1993 (Section 75)
Gareth McMahon
A/Senior Engineer
Roads and Transportation
4th November 2021
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Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin
Monaghan County Council
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following post.
A Panel will be formed from which permanent or temporary vacancies arising during the lifetime of the panel may be filled:-
Assistant Engineer
(€40,022 – €62,738)
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 on request from the:
Human Resource Management Section,
Monaghan County Council,
County Offices,
The Glen,
Monaghan,
Telephone No: 047 73702/73703
E-mail: recruitment@monaghancoco.ie
Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of information supplied on their 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.
The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is
4.00pm on Friday, 26th November 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
Monaghan County Council
Comhairle Contae Mhuineachain
INVITATION TO TENDER
Tenders are invited from competent Building Contractors for the following:-
Proposed Development consists of demolishing existing partially built duplex units (4 no. units) and construct housing development containing 7 no. fully serviced units consisting of 3 no. 2 bedroom two storey townhouses, 4 no. 2 bedroom semidetached bungalows, connections to existing foul main, watermain and surface water discharge, landscaped open space and all ancillary and associated works at Lands to the rear of 11 to 17 Main Street, Cornamucklaglass, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.
Tender documents and specifications for the above project are only available for download from eTenders Public Procurement Website www.etenders.gov.ie
For further information please visit www.etenders.gov.ie
Documents downloaded from eTenders website are free of charge. To submit a tender firms and persons applying must have an email address and must register as a Supplier on www.etenders.gov.ie
It will be a condition of the award of contract that the participants must produce:
(a) Tax Clearance Certificate
(b) Evidence of compliance with Registered Employment Agreements or equivalent
in accordance with the Government Guidelines on Public Procurement
(c) Evidence of Public Liability Insurance €6,500,000 and Employer’s
Liability Insurance €13,000,000 and where applicable Professional Indemnity Insurance €1,300,000
(e) The Contractor will be required to comply with the Safety, Health & Welfare at
Work (Construction) Regulations
AND all documents referred to in the tender notice on www.etenders.gov.ie
Tender documents are to be submitted electronically via the etenders website and all enquiries should be submitted via the etenders website
The latest date for receipt of tenders is 16.00 on Thursday the 2nd of December 2021
All tenders will be assessed as per criteria detailed on etenders.
The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted
John Murray
Head of Finance & Housing
4th November 2021
Irish Water’s consistent progress in upgrading wastewater treatment and eliminating the discharge of raw sewage to Ireland’s rivers, lakes and coastal areas is benefiting communities and enhancing the environment throughout Ireland.
In Monaghan, investment in wastewater infrastructure in Carrickmacross will lead to improvements in water quality, while also supporting housing and economic development in the area.
Irish Water is also undertaking essential upgrade works to the wastewater treatment plant in Clones. These improvement works include upgrades to the inlet works, storm water management and sludge treatment and storage facilities.
The latest EPA Urban Wastewater Treatment Report, published today, shows the progress being made, while also highlighting the need for continued investment in our essential wastewater services.
In the last six years, Irish Water has prioritised areas where it can support housing and development and have the greatest environmental impact, particularly in locations where raw sewage was discharging into our rivers and seas.
Over 60% of raw sewage discharges have been eliminated since 2015 – and replaced with treatment capacity for the equivalent of 120,000 people. As a result of the targeted investment in wastewater infrastructure, communities around Ireland are now reaping the rewards of a cleaner environment, safer bathing waters and greater opportunities for the development of new homes, businesses and tourism.
To date new wastewater treatment plants have been built in 17 locations where raw sewage had been discharged into the sea for decades. By the end of this year construction will have started in an additional 14 locations, with a further eight projects due to get underway next year and the remaining nine from 2023 onwards. This means the majority of raw sewage discharges are on track to be removed by the end of 2025.
In addition to ending the discharge of raw sewage by building infrastructure where none previously existed, Irish Water has also been continuing with its programme of upgrading existing wastewater treatment plants and networks in towns and villages throughout Ireland. In 2020, a total of 10 wastewater treatment plants were built or upgraded (two built and nine upgraded), directly benefiting the equivalent of over 20,000 people in these communities while also protecting our wider environment. The number of plants on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Priority Action List is also continuing to fall, currently down to 97 from 148 in 2017.
In Monaghan, an upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant in Carrickmacross will improve water quality in receiving waters and support the development of new housing and business in Carrickmacross.
Anthony Skeffington, who is Irish Water’s North West Regional Operation’s Manager, commented: “Having a modern, sustainable and functional wastewater network is critical in order to protect our environment and to support housing and economic growth in the years ahead. Irish Water is working closely with the EPA and our other partners, including local authorities, to ensure this can be delivered in the most efficient and sustainable way through the use of cutting edge technologies, science and engineering expertise, and meaningful engagement with local communities around Ireland.
“There is no doubt that challenges remain. Much of the infrastructure for safely collecting and treating wastewater around the country has suffered from decades of under-investment. But Irish Water has a plan in place to address these deficiencies and we are making real progress. Continued investment will be required in the coming years to build a modern, fit-for-purpose wastewater network but we are confident that we are on track to achieving that aim.”
One of the key priorities in Irish Water is compliance with the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. Due to the work undertaken to address long-standing issues with many wastewater treatment plants, the compliance rates have increased from 71% in 2014 to 93% in 2020.
The HSE are opening free pop-up walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Monaghan over the coming weeks for people who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccine.
Monaghan
The Phoenix Centre, Carrickmacross: The pop-up clinic in Carrickmacross will take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of November from 12 noon to 6pm on both days.
St. Joseph’s Pastoral Centre, Broad Rd, Monaghan Town: The pop-up clinic in Monaghan Town will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of November from 12 noon to 6pm on both days.
The pop-up walk-in vaccination clinics will provide first or second doses only. There are no booster doses at walk-in clinics.
You can get your vaccine without an appointment at the walk-in clinic. If attending for your first vaccine and you have not already registered for your vaccine online, you will need to bring the following with you: Personal Public Service (PPS) No., if you have one, mobile phone number; and Photo ID with your date of birth.
The walk-in vaccination clinic is open for people aged 12 and older, children aged 12 to 15 must attend with their parent or guardian.
Dr Augustine Pereira, Director of Public Health North East, said: “COVID-19 is continuing to spread in our communities in Monaghan. The community transmission that we are currently observing in Monaghan relates to cases and outbreaks associated with social interactions and gatherings.”
“Vaccines are providing effective protection against serious illness from COVID-19. If you haven’t had your vaccine yet, you are at higher risk of becoming serious ill, particularly people with underlying health conditions. If you haven’t received your COVID-19 vaccine, or someone in your network has yet to do so, they can to come to the walk-in vaccination centres or talk to their GP or Pharmacist some of whom are giving COVID-19 vaccines.”
“We are urging people to get their second dose of the vaccine, providing it has been 21 days or more since their first dose. Every COVID-19 vaccine makes a difference and we thank everyone who has already had their COVID-19 vaccine.”
“I am appealing to the people of Monaghan to keep your guard up and adhere to the public health guidelines – wear a face covering, observe hand and respiratory etiquette, practice social distancing and attention to maintain good ventilation. If you display cold or flu symptoms like cough, fever, headache, sore throat and blocked or runny nose, self-isolate immediately and arrange a free PCR test through the HSE as soon as possible.”
Dr Pereira added: “We are closely monitoring a small number of cases of Delta sub-lineage AY.4.2 in the North East and although case numbers are very small, given that this sub lineage is 10-15% more transmissible, we are reviewing all public health actions relating to these cases.”
Cara O’ Neill, CHO1 COVID-19 Vaccination Lead and Head of Health and Wellbeing said: “We have made great progress in combating COVID-19 this year, but unfortunately cases remain high in some areas. We’re also aware that the uptake of the vaccine remains lower in a number of electoral areas in Monaghan. Just think if you get your first and second vaccine in November/early December you will be fully protected in advance of the Christmas season. Vaccines are working and helping to prevent severe illness across Ireland.”
Paul Clifford, Acting Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council said: “COVID-19 is still with us, and we all have to take personal responsibility. We must still remain vigilant and continue to follow the public health guidelines. I would encourage anyone who has not yet got their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to avail of the pop-up walk-in vaccination clinics in Carrickmacross and Monaghan Town over the coming weeks.”
#StaySafeThisHalloween
Happy Halloween to All From Monaghan Fire & Civil Protection.
For More Halloween Safety Information https://monaghan.ie/firebuildingcontrol/fire-safety-at-halloween/
DO Locate Correctly, DO Ensure Stability, DO Maintain a Safe Distance, DO Have Fire Extinguishers.
DONT Burn Tyres, Plastics, Foams, DON’T Use Flammable Liquids, DONT Leave a Bonfire Unattended
For More Halloween Safety Information https://monaghan.ie/firebuildingcontrol/fire-safety-at-halloween/
COVID-19 is still spreading and the vaccine is your best protection.
You can find out how to access the vaccine on the following pages: Monaghan Halloween Vaccine Partner Pack PDF
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