Results of our Poll on the Fiscal Treaty Referendum

Posted by Westmeath Fianna Fail

Our online Poll on the Fiscal Compact Treaty has now concluded. Many thanks to all that voted in our Poll. The result of the Poll was quite close with just 2% between Yes and No.

Question:

How will you vote on the Stability, Co-Ordination and Governance Treaty ( Fiscal Compact)?

Yes          51%
No           49%

We will have another poll shortly on a topical issue so keep up to date here.

Monday, 16 April 2012

Westmeath Comhairle Dail Ceanntair Meeting this Sunday 22nd April

Posted by Westmeath Comhairle Dail Ceanntair

The next meeting of Westmeath Comhairle Dail Ceanntair will take place this Sunday Night 22nd April 2012 at 8pm in the Pollard Arms Hotel, Castlepollard. All members are invited to attend this Meeting and will be very welcome.

The Guest Speaker at the meeting will be Dara Calleary TD, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Justice, Equality and Defence. We ask all members to make a special effort to attend this meeting as we continue to renew and revitalise our Organisation.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday Night.

Saturday, 14 April 2012

Keena disappointed over Rural Water 2012 Allocation

Posted by Cllr Frankie Keena.

Keena disappointed over Rural Water 2012 allocation

This week Cllr. Frankie Keena said that he is hugely disappointed with the 72% reduction in the Rural Water Scheme allocation to Westmeath County Council by the FG/Lab Government for 2012. The total 2012 allocation of €288k to WCC compares with €980k in 2011.
This programme covers all new group water & sewerage schemes and also small scheme improvement works to local authority water and sewerage schemes. It is important for the public to be aware that due to this massive reduction in funding no new works will be started this year, he stated. The small funding provided will only provide for the completion of existing schemes throughout the county.
This is another indication as to the negative way this Government is treating people living in rural Ireland. So far small rural schools are being hit, rural Garda stations are being closed, turf cutters are not being allowed anymore to cut turf in SAC bogs and we have the proposed septic tank charges being implemented by Minister Phil Hogan, he declared.
It is ironic to say that on one hand the Minister is introducing septic tank charges for rural dwellers and on the other hand he has not provided any funding for pending group sewerage schemes to those who want to get rid of their septic tanks. This is really penalizing the rural dweller twice in these areas, said Cllr. Keena.
Examples of some schemes in the Athlone area that will not progress this year due to no funding from the Government are the group water scheme from Baylin to Mount Temple and the group sewerage schemes in Ballykeeran, he said.
It has also disheartened the enthusiasm of residents in the Moydrum / Bliary areas with their plans for a group sewerage scheme, although this is still only at an infancy stage, he concluded.

Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Motion to Westmeath County Council

Posted by Cllr Ken Glynn.

Following my recent motion on the poop and scoop bins which generated great interest I have submitted the following motion for full meeting of Westmeath County Council.

Call on Westmeath County Council to bring forward a policy for the provision of signage and scoop bins to deal with the growing problem of dog fowling particularly in residential areas which are often used by walkers.
I will continue to update you on any further progress.

Monday, 9 April 2012

Fiscal Compact Referendum

Posted by Declan Connolly.

The following is a link to the entire text of the Fiscal Compact. I would urge everybody to read the text in full, as we will be voting on this Referendum on 31st May 2012.

This Referendum will be a defining moment in our relations with our European Partners. We should go into this Referendum with an open mind.

I would welcome your views on the Referendum and you are free to post your comments at the end of this article. We also have a poll running on the Referendum. Have your say and vote in the poll.

http://www.irishtimes.com/focus/2012/fiscal-compact/index.pdf?via=rel?via=rel

Saturday, 7 April 2012

Town Council Update

Posted by Robert Troy TD and Cllr Ken Glynn



Town Council Update
I have been working alongside Deputy Robert Troy on this issue and we are hoping to see work done at the rear of Grand Parade very soon.

2.8 Cllr.Glynn:To ask Westmeath County Council to prioritise the road at the back of Grand Parade for surface dressing, as it is in poor repair.

Reply:Mullingar Area Office will arrange to carry out repairs under Routine Maintenance in the coming weeks.

Friday, 6 April 2012

Ardleigh and Ardilaun Update

Posted by Cllr Ken Glynn.

Town Council update for Ardleigh and Ardilaun areas,positive responses that this dangerous junction will be looked at in the interests of local residents and pedestrians from all areas when going to the shop on a daily basis.
I have also received a update from last months motion that works will commence in the coming days on the green in Ardleigh Vale and have advised local residents of this yesterday.

4.3 Cllr.K.Glynn:That Westmeath County Council would improve safety at the pedestrian crossing near the shop in Ardleigh, which is being ignored by many motorists and may require the provision of traffic lights.

Reply:Mullingar Area Office will consider this matter in the context of installing traffic calming measures at the adjacent entrance to Ardleigh Vale.

2.6 Cllr.Glynn:To ask Westmeath County Council if it will carry out immediate repairs to the stone wall at Ardleigh Vale, which has fallen into disrepair.

Reply:Mullingar Area Office will seek to repair the pre-cast concrete boundary wall to this estate, subject to sufficient funding remaining from the Developers Bond.

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