Adopted 2013 Budget (PDF-4657 kb) - Mayo County Council

COMHAIRLE CONTAE MHAIGH EO
MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL
County Manager's Office,
Aras an Chontae,
Castlebar,
Co. Mayo.
TOI
CATHAOIRLEACH AND MEMBERS OF MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL
I submit, for your consideration and approval, Draft Annual Budget in respect of the
financial year ending 31 st December 2013. A summary ofthe Budget is:
Expenditure
Funded by:
Receipts
Local Government Fund
Rates on commercial and Industrial Property
Pension Levy
Charged to Towns-
Ballina, Castlebar and Westport
€
74,217,249
27,650,043
13,523,345
2,220,000
2,465,204
€120,075,841
€
120,075,841
The County Rate on commercial and industrial property is proposed at €68.76 in the
€, the same rate which was applied since 2010.
The total expenditure for 2013 is budgeted at €120,075,841, a reduction of 7.9% on
2012.
The total reduction in expenditure over the six-year period from 2008 to 2013 is thus
€32,542,025, a reduction of21.3% on the 2008 expenditure budget.
This reduction in the Council's expenditure has been achieved without any significant
diminution to date in the quality or the extensive range of services delivered at the
frontline to the people of Mayo and in spite of increasing pressures in terms of
compliance and regulation and a reduction in staffing levels of 15%.
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Context
2012 has been yet another in an expanding sequence of challenging and unusual
years. Continuing turmoil in international markets and the pressures of the national
programme to rationalise our public finances have all contributed to a challenging
operational context for this County and this Council during the past twelve months.
The continuing work of the Local Government Efficiency Review Implementation
Group and the accelerated roll-out of shared services at both regional and national
level pose considerable challenges for the entire Local Government Sector. However,
the single largest defining characteristic of 2012 has been that of change. The Local
Government Sector has seen more change in the past year than in any year since it's
inception over a century ago.
The most significant change was probably the decision to transfer the responsibility
for provision of water services from the Local Authority sector to an independent
utility, "Irish Water", to be operated under the auspices of Bord Gais Eireann, by
2014. This decision will see the removal of one of the fundamental services provided
by this local authority and will see the transfer of approximately 20% of our business
operations to an independent National Body. Managing the transition in the best
interests of the people of this county will pose a considerable challenge for all
stakeholders in the years ahead.
The publication of the Alignment Report which outlines Government policy to bring
local and community development into line with the Local Government system, and
the establishment of a National Implementation Body will also pose considerable
challenges and present significant opportunities for County Mayo.
The publication of the "Putting People First; Action Programme for Effective Local
Government" which was launched on October 16 th is the third in a series of
fundamental changes to the Local Government system. The Report deals with four
key areas;
o A new model of municipal governance involving the amalgamation of Town
Councils and the replacement of eight Regional Authorities and two Assemblies
by three new Regional Assemblies.
o The introduction of key changes in funding and accountability of which the most
important will be the introduction of a local property tax, to be collected centrally
by the Revenue Commissioners with effect from mid 2013.
o Economic development and job creation is to become a central element of local
authority services with County Enterprise Boards to be replaced by Local
Enterprise Offices set up under the Local Authority system to act as "First Stop
Shops" and the key support Agency for local and micro enterprise development.
o The continued drive towards efficiency in the sector through the implementation
of the recommendations of the Local Government Efficiency Implementation
Group and the introduction of a robust system of performance monitoring.
Taken collectively these significant areas of change set the context for a very
challenging year ahead in 2013.
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Review of 2012
While there was much focus on negative news there was some cause for celebration in
Mayo in 2012. The continued success of the Great Western Greenway which won
six awards during the year and the continuing growth of numbers and of local
businesses along the route, demonstrate again the power of Local Communities acting
in collaboration with their Local Authority. Westport continued on its winning way
with further National awards and the accolade of The Irish Times "Best Place to
Live", a most marketable title.
In the foreign direct investment category, the announcement by Allegan in February
of a €300m expansion plan which will copperfasten the future of the multi-national in
Mayo is evidence of the continuing attraction of the county for established enterprise.
The ongoing effort to connect with our Diaspora was marked by the launch of the
ReConnect Project; a collaboration with the other Local Authorities in the region and
the Western Development Commission; in London in February by An Taoiseach.
The establishment of the Lafferty Group in Westport with an initial ten jobs and a
target of forty is the first practical demonstration of the value of the Diaspora
connection. The continuing work with our Diaspora in the United States and the first
formal visit of a delegation from Cuyahoga County with the Cleveland Clinic is a
further indication of the potential in this area. In tourism terms the continued growth
of outdoor pursuits and the success of the regional collaboration in marketing the new
European routes opened up by Ryanair through Ireland West Airport, Knock,
underline the potential of the Airport and of the tourism sector, not just for this county
but for the entire region.
The culmination of the development of the Jackie Clarke Library and the
announcement of the proposed Mary Robinson Centre marked a special year for
Ballina. The approval of funding for the Westport Town Hall Project will allow this
long awaited development to move onto site in 2013.
The announcement of the Castlebar Swimming Pool and National Aquatic Training
Centre, a collaboration with GMIT marks a significant step forward. Moving this
project through to construction and advancing the Ballinrobe Civic Centre will be
priorities in 2013.
Year in Prospect
Notwithstanding the tsunami of change and consolidation which defines our daily
reality there are some very encouraging prospects and possibilities on the horizon for
Mayo in 2013. Following on from the adoption of our Renewable Energy Strategy
and the hosting of a very successful supply chain conference, in collaboration with
Mainstream Energy, there are a number of exciting projects in the bio-mass, wind and
wave area in prospect. We will continue to work closely with the promoters,
investors and agencies involved to maximise the potential gain and local employment
from these exciting prospects.
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Work is continuing on the bringing ashore of a transatlantic fibre optic cable which
would traverse the county en route from Belmullet to Dublin. A number of private
consortia are making progress on this project and on the roll-out of a dark fibre
network which would significantly enhance communications and data storage
prospects within the county. In terms of food, significant progress has been made on
establishing niche brands which will support and contribute to the overall
development of the Mayo brand and again hold the prospect of significant growth in
the years ahead.
In terms of tourism, the celebration of The Gathering in 2013 will, for a county with
an extensive Diaspora like ours, open up many opportunities both at county and local
level.
It is important that we continue to work with the Diaspora, to reach out to our
communities overseas and to develop the partnerships with these communities, in
collaboration with other Local Authorities in the region and with State Agencies,
Ireland West Airport, Knock and the Western Development Commission, to maximise
the potential gain from each of these opportunities.
Key Objectives
The key objectives of this Council in 2013 will not vary greatly from our objectives
over the past three years. They will centre on;
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Enterprise
Innovation:
We must respond to the significant range of challenges which have been presented to
us and must continue to innovate to provide the most cost effective services as close
to our communities as possible for the benefit of the county at large.
Collaboration:
We must continue to develop relationships with our communities at home, and reach
out to our communities abroad, and to work in partnership with all State Agencies,
Government Departments and other stakeholders to maximise every potential
investment and employment opportunity for this County.
Enterprise:
We must continue to encourage the development of a strong entrepreneurial micro
enterprise culture. We must also continue to support small and medium enterprises
and move to build sustainable communities, particularly in our small towns and
villages. The establishment of a new Enterprise and Investment Unit will be a
significant vehicle for delivering on this objective in 2013. Opportunities in the areas
of tourism, food production, renewable energy, information technology, outdoor
pursuits and the marine sector will continue to receive significant attention during the
course of the year.
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The Budget as presented aims to balance the many competing requirements and to
achieve the optimum position for this Council and for Mayo in the course of the year
ahead.
Capital Programme
The Capital programme for 2013, I would estimate at €35m made up as follows:
• Housing €llm
• Roads €9m
• Water Services €IOm
• Landfill development €2m
• Other €3m
Garden Open Day at the Jackie Clarke Library
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INCOME SOURCES
2013 2013 2012
State Grants € % %
Road Grants 20,737,298
Local Government Fund 27,650,043
Higher Education Grants
Recoupment 6,090,000
Housing Grants Subsidies 7,929,080
Group Schemes 4,130,000
Community Projects 601,963
Environmental Grants 401 ,000
Department of Agriculture -
Veterinary 384,993
Social Employment Scheme Grants 350,000
Miscellaneous State Grants 1,361,540
69,635,917 57.99% 60.16%
Goods & Services
Landfill/Civic Amenity 3,600,000
Housing Loan Repayments 1,450,400
Housing Rents & RAS Rents 4,087,500
Water Charges 3,600,000
Waste water charges 1,700,000
Regional Training Centre 765,000
Landfill Levies 2,000,000
Planning Fees 280,000
Swimming Pool Charges 500,000
Office Rental 281,000
Fire Safety Certificates 50,000
Fire Charges 400,000
Other Fees, Licences & Charges 903,500
Pay & Display 345,000
NPPR . Non Principal Private
Residence 1,700,000
21,662,400 18.04% 16.87%
Recoul!ment - Agencv Works
Local Authorities 3,757,975
Regional Communication Centre 2,365,000
Others 720,000
6,842,975 5.70% 5.85%
Government Pension Levy 2,220,000
Pension Contributions 1,655,000
3,875,000 3.23% 3.03%
County Demand on Town Councils 2,465,204 2.05% 1.89%
Rates on Commercial Properties 13,523,345 11.26% 10.52%
Miscellaneous 2,071 ,000 1.72% 1.68%
120,075,841 100.00% 100.00%
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EXPENDITURE AND INCOME
BY DIVISION AND SERVICE
I HOUSING and BUILDING I
General
2012 has been another challenging year for Mayo County Council in the Housing
Service. The challenges faced by the service during the year and which will continue
into 2013 include;
• Managing the demand led grant schemes with limited financial resources, while
ensuring that the schemes can meet applicants' needs in a timely fashion;
• Continuing to invest in the housing stock through a planned programme of
refurbishing casual vacancies and continuing the refurbishment of occupied stock
to the extent of the resources available. With the registration process for septic
tanks completed, attention will now have to focus on a maintenance programme to
meet standards.
• Meeting Social Housing Support from a limited number of casual vacancies
supplemented by the Rental Accommodation Scheme and Leasing rather than the
traditional direct provision of social housing. Special needs and rural housing
applications will be prioritised under the limited Capital Programme for new
build.
• Continue to provide access to home purchase by funding mortgages for the Tenant
Purchase Scheme, Private Housing, and Incremental Purchase of Housing Stock.
• Managing the collection of housing rents and housing loan repayments in very
challenging times for our tenants and mortgage holders. 2013 will also see the
introduction of a new National Rent Scheme for all social housing tenants.
• The discontinuation of the existing Tenant Purchase Scheme to be replaced by an
Incremental Purchase model may have implications for Internal Capital receipts
funding from which Casual Vacancy and Refurbishment Schemes are part funded.
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Housing Policy
Housing Strategic Policy Committee (SPC)
The Housing SPC comprises the following members:
Cllr. John Cribb en, Chair
Cllr. Eddie Staunton, Cllr. Gerry Coyle, Cllr. Brendan Heneghan, Cllr. Annie May
Reape, Cllr. Frank Durcan,
ClIr. Gerry Ginty.
Mr. Kieran Mulhern and Mr. Francis Brennan, Mayo County Community Forum;
Mr. Padraig Heverin, Trade Union Pillar Representative;
Ms. Helena McElmeel, Business Pillar Representative.
The Housing SPC held four meetings throughout the year.
Topics discussed included;
• Department Housing Policy Statement
• Housing Capital Allocation / Programme
• Voluntary Housing Code of Practice
• Mortgage Arrears Resolution Policy (MARP)
• Housing Grants review
• Radon Testing
• Septic Tank Registration process
Capital Programme 2012
As part of the Annual Housing Action Plan review process Mayo County Council
meets with the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government twice
yearly to discuss the Housing Capital programme. The primary purpose of these
meetings is (i) to confmn the financial and physical output for the year, including
progress under the Social Leasing Initiative and (ii) to outline the parameters within
which the Housing Investment Programme should be prepared, for the coming year.
The Housing Construction Programme delivered during 2012 was a reduced
programme ofprioritised works in line with Mayo County Council's Housing Capital
Allocation for the year.
This reduced programme saw a further significant reduction in the level of 'newbuild'
activity throughout the County. Housing Capital Allocations for 2012 were
only adequate to meet existing construction commitments, and permitted six no.
extensions and one new rural housing unit.
Funding was also prioritised under the Energy Efficiency Programme (EEP) which
permitted the up-grading of 20 no. units in Ballycastle.
In terms of future social housing supply, the Department's current policy and focus is
centred on a suite of non-construction supply options, including the Social Housing
Leasing Initiative, and the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS).
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Engagement with the Voluntary/Co-operative and Private sectors in terms of meeting
future social housing need is also being strongly promoted.
Completions 2012
A total of 14 units were completed in 2012, including scheme and rural housing units,
extensions, special works and acquisitions.
The completions for the County at large are detailed in Table 0 I:
Table 01
Schemes Rurals Exts SWIL Misc Totals
Ballina Town Council 2 no. - 3 - - 5
Mount
Assumpta
Ballina Electoral Area - - - - - -
Swinford Electoral Area - I 2 2 5
North East Region 2 1 5 2 - 10
Schemes Rurals Exts SWIL Misc Totals
Castlebar Town Council - - - - - -
Castlebar Electoral Area - - - - - -
Claremorris Electoral Area - - I - - I
South Region - - 1 - - 1
Schemes Rurals Exts SWIL Misc Totals
Westport Town Council - - - - - -
Westport Electoral Area - - - - - -
Belmullet Electoral Area 3 - - - 3
West Region - 3 - - - 3
Total Completions 2 4 6 2 - 14
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Housing Developments completed in 2012 included;
• Mount Assumpta, Ballina -
An in-fill housing development comprising 2 no. 2 bedroom units.
Mount Assumpta. Sallina
House Starts 2012
A total of 7 starts were achieved in 2012 through housing units including rural
housing, extensions, special works and acquisitions.
The Starts for the County at large are detailed in Table 02;
Mayo Starts 2012
Schemes Rurals Exts
Ballina Town Council
0 0 3
Ballina Electoral Area 0 0 0
Swinford Electoral Area 0 0 2
North East Region 0 0 5
Schemes Rurals Exts
Castlebar Town Council 0 0 0
Castlebar Electoral Area 0 0 1
Claremorris Electoral 0 0 0
Area
South East Region 0 0 1
Schemes Rurals Exts
Westport Town Council 0 0 0
Westport Electoral Area 0 I 0
Belmullet Electoral Area 0 0 0
Table 02
SWIL Misc Totals
0 0 3
0 0 0
0 0 2
0 0 5
SWIL Misc Totals
0 0 0
0 0 I
0 0 0
0 0 1
SWIL Misc Totals
0 0 0
0 0 1
0 0 0
West Region 0 1 0
Total Starts 0 1 6
0 0 1
0 0 7
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Voluntary Housing
The Voluntary Housing Construction Programme saw work continue on the CLM
IRD Development of 36 units at Mayfield, Claremorris.
Approval was also received to progress the Irish Wheelchair Association Scheme at
Logrnore, Belmullet.
V o I untary H ousmg 2012
Schemes Under Construction 2012
Mayfield CLAR IRD
Total
36 units
36 units
Schemes at Plannm!! Sta!!e 2012 / 2 o 13
Units
Glenamoy VHA 10
Foxford Vincent De Paul 12
Ballinrobe Vincent De Paul 14
Ballina Mayo Mental Health 12
Belmullet Irish Wheelchair Association 29
Swinford Mayo Mental Health 12
Breaffy, Castlebar Irish Wheelchair Association 4
Attyrnass, Ballina 7
Westport Road, Castlebar, Castlebar Social Services 10
Tulrahan, Claremorris, Brickens HA 1
III
Total
Refurbishment Programme
• Long Term Voids: In the Budget for 2012, a special provision was made for
dealing with casual vacancies in the housing stock during the course of the year.
A total of €SlO,710 was invested throughout the County. There is a provision in
the 2013 Budget to continue this programme.
• Refurbishment Programme 2000-2013: Mayo County Council initiated a major
Refurbishment Programme of all Housing stock in 2002. The Programme will see
approximately €lSm invested in the housing stock through the County. It will
ensure that every house is brought to an acceptable standard of physical fabric,
comfort and appearance. Work began in 2002, targeting initially rural houses
which were surveyed and tendered in blocks on an Electoral Area basis.
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• Schemes: The Programme has now moved on to the refurbishment of schemes,
which by their nature are more complex, given the mixed public / private
ownership and the requirement to upgrade external open space.
• In 2012, work was completed on 20 no. units in Ballycastle under the Energy
Efficiency Programme augmented from Housing Internal receipts. Survey work
has been carried out on Springfield, Bangor Erris, with a view to progressing it
under this Scheme in 2013.
Energy Efficiency Programme: Sea View Place. Bollycostle
Upgrading of BER to houses including energy efficient heating systems.
replacement windows & doors, new porches & external hard landscaping.
Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS)
The Rental Accommodation Scheme was introduced to Mayo Local Authorities in
July, 2006 and a dedicated unit has been established to oversee the successful delivery
of the project. The RAS unit currently comprises three full time and one part-time
staff, with a technical support being provided by each Electoral Area & Town
Council, as required.
To-date (mid November, 2012), Mayo County Council have assumed responsibility
for 1,149 units (416 from Voluntary Sector & 733 from Private Sector). There are
currently 1,750 long-term recipients of rent supplement within Mayo, all of whom
will have to be accommodated under RAS. This continues to represent a significant
challenge for Mayo County Council, who will have responsibility for all of these
clients.
Following a change in the assessment procedures in April 2012 all potential clients
must now make an application for Social Housing Support to their local Housing
Department. If an applicant is deemed eligible the Housing Authority will decide
how that need is to be met. If RAS is the identified solution then the file will be
referred to the RAS unit and arrangements will be made to source suitable
accommodation. All clients rent contribution will be calculated in accordance with
the Differential Rents Scheme.
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Existing RAS clients (i.e. those transferred before 13th June, 201l) can be considered
for a transfer to Social Housing, if a suitable vacancy becomes available if they had
notified their local housing department within the specified time period.
The process of transferring eligible clients to RAS will continue and RAS is now an
integral and widely accepted part of the housing service offered by Mayo Local
Authorities.
Radon Testing 2012
Mayo County Council continued the radon testing programme in Council houses
during 2012.
During the year, each rural Council dwelling house in the Claremorris area was tested
for radon. Of the 24 houses tested only two showed readings which were at a level at
which remediation works were required. As a precaution, radon remediation works
are being carried out on these units. All the other units tested showed completely safe
levels of radon.
Radon sample testing will continue again in 2013 with Council units in the Ballinrobe
area being given priority.
Over 300 Council houses (in the county) have been tested for radon levels since the
Radon Sample Testing Programme was introduced in 2010. Almost 90% of the
houses tested have had completely safe levels of radon present.
The remaining houses have all had remediation works carried out although the levels
present only marginally exceeded the recommended safe level in many cases.
Traveller Accommodation
Achievements in 2012
Mayo County Council have continued to provide for the accommodation needs of the
Traveller Community using the full range of housing options available, as outlined in
the implementation strategy of the Traveller Accommodation Plan 2009-2013.
Significant progress has been made. The target for 2012 was exceeded with 44
families accommodated against the adopted target of 22 units.
It is expected the Targets will continue to be surpassed for 2013 by utilising the full
range of accommodation options available, with the aim being to successfully
accommodate as many families as possible.
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T.A.P T.A.P. Total Local Private Vol Families in
Electoral 2009- 2009-2013 Achiev- Autbority Rented RAS Groups Unauthorised
2013 Annual ed Achieved Sector & Encampments!
Area
5year Target 2012 2012 2012 2012 Otber Private Yards
Target 2012
Ballioa 29 6 23' 3 17 3 0 2
*Includes
3 private yards*
I tlf
Swinford I lover 5 I 1 0 0 0 0
Kilkelly 3 yrs 1 0 I 0 0 0
Kiltimagb 2 3 over 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Foxford 1 yrs 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fbarlestown 5 over 5yrs 1 1 0 0 0 1
lover 5
yrs
~astlebar 17 4 7* *1 tlf 6 0 0 3
!Claremorris 2 L. over 5yrs 2 0 2 0 0 1
Knock 2 0 2 0 0 0
Ballyhaunis 7 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
Ballinrobe 3 lover 5yrs 5 1 tlf 4 0 0 0
~estport 1 lover 5 I 0 I 0 0 0
yrs
Ifotal 71 22 44 7 34 3 0 7 + 3 private with
pelTI1ission ITom
owner
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I ROAD TRANSPORTATION AND SAFETY
The lengths of the various categories of roads in County Mayo are as follows:
• National Primary Roads 135 kms
• National Secondary Roads 271kms
• Regional Roads 622 kms
• Local Roads 5,325 kms
• Total: 6,353 kms
In 2012, the funding available for the maintenance and improvement of the road
network in the County was €38,894,645. This is broken down as follows:
ITEM
I.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
*N.R.A.
*D.O.T.
NA TlONAL ROADS
Improvement Grants
Maintenance Grants
NON-NA TlONAL ROADS
Restoration Improvement Grant
Restoration Maintenance Grant
Discretionary Maintenance Grant
Low Cost Safety Improvement Grants
Specific Improvements
Regional Signposting
Non National Roads Training Programme
Regional Roads Winter Maintenance
Bridge Inspections
OWN RESOURCES ALLOCA TlONS:
Local Roads Maintenance (Rate account)
Notice of Motion Money (Rate account)
Local Road Improvements
Ineligible for grant recoupment
Local Roads - Winter Maintenance
Natzonal Roads Authorlly
Department of Transport
SOURCE* GRANT
N.R.A. € 13,776,000
N.R.A. € 1,497,841
Sub Total € 15,273,841
D.O.T. € 9,897,223
D.O.T. € 3,963,000
D.O.T. € 3,645,245
D.O.T. € 190,000
D.O.T. € 1,560,000
D.O.T. € 157,600
D.O.T. € 90,000
D.O.T € 492,736
D.O.T. € 150,000
Sub total € 20,145,804
Mayo Co.Co. € 1,845,000
Mayo Co.Co. € 930,000
€ 600,000
Mayo Co.Co. € 100,000
Sub total € 3,475,000
TOTAL: € 38,894,645
The 2013 grants will be notified to Mayo County Council by the National Roads
Authority and the Department of Transport at the end of January/early February 2013
and the indications are that the grants will be reduced from those made available in
2012.
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The "Own Resources" provision for 2013 is €3,000,000 which is a reduction on the
2012 provision. The Councillors Notice of Motion allocation will also be reduced by
14% i.e .to €25,800. The Own Resources allocation is less than the level in 2002,
when the Notice of Motion allocation was £19,050 per Councillor.
2012 was the second year that the Council had to deal with the provisions of the
Department of Transport "Memorandum on Road Grants" This meant that €600,000
had to be set aside from the "Own Resources" allocation to cover the "ineligible"
expenditure which were no longer recoupable from grants. This sum will also have to
be provided in 2013 which will mean that less funding will be available for Local
Road Maintenance. The Memorandum also affected the operation and viability of the
Machinery Yard. Further down sizing of the Machinery Yard together with outsourcing
and increased efficiencies will be necessary to ensure the survival of the
facility.
National Primary Roads
The grants for the National Primary Roads for 2012 were broken down as follows:
NP Major Planning & Design:
N5 /N26/N58 Turlough to Bohola £ 300,000
N5 Westport to Bohola £ 200,000
Sub Total € 500,000
NP Pavement & Minor Works:
N5 Dooncastle € 350,000
N17 Clonturk € 450,000
N26 Stonehall € 975,000
N26 Callow £ 825,000
Sub Total €2,600,000
NP Safety Measures
Staff Regional Road Safety Eng. € 125,000
N5 Westport Town (NRA Cluster) £ 10,000
NI7 RSMIS at Lurga € 10,000
Sub Total € 145,000
Gross Total €3,245,000
The grant for National Primary Maintenance totalling €668,151 was broken down
as follows:
Winter Maintenance
Bridge Maintenance
Ordinary Maintenance
Route Lighting
£ 165,000
€ 10,000
€ 402,734
€ 90,417
€ 668,151
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Major Road Projects:
The recent National Budget and the Infrastructure & Capital Investment Programme
2012-2016 includes for a continuing reduction in capital investment on the major
roads programme.
While construction has commenced on the NS Ballaghaderreen Bypass in County
Roscommon it is likely that planning will be suspended on some or all of the major
national road schemes in County Mayo. The Council will continue to keep the
position on the proposed major schemes on the NS, N17 and N26 under review during
the course of2013.
The Capital Programme also includes for some relatively low-cost targeted
improvements on the national secondary network, where road safety is an issue, and
in tourist areas. It is hoped that Mayo will continue to benefit from this programme
with schemes on the NS9 and N60 routes.
However, it is likely that there will be no new pavement renewal contracts on site in
2013 and that any available funding will be focused on advance designs for minor
improvement schemes, pavement renewals and safety schemes.
Major Schemes
The following is the position on all Major Schemes in County Mayo:
.:. NS/N26/NS8 Turlough Bohola Project
The Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the N26 Ballina Bohola Phase II scheme
was rejected by An Bord Pleanala in February 2010.
Following on from a Strategic Traffic Study commissioned in 2011 to assess the
optimum National Network Corridors linking the NS-NI7-N26, funding was made
available in 2012 to extend the NS Westport Turlough Project to Bohola and, also to
identify a possible connecting corridor and junction linking the new scheme to the
NS8 and the N26.
Feasible route option corridors for the new NS/N26/NS8 Turlough Bohola Project will
be presented to the public by the end of this year.
It is hoped that the NS/N26/NS8 Turlough Bohola Project will benefit from funding in
2013 .
•:.
NS Westport-Turlough
The original scheme on the NS, which extended from Westport to Bohola, has now
been reduced in length because ofthe rejection of the N26 Ballina Bohola proposal by
An Bord Pleanala. The scheme now extends from Westport to Turlough, including a
new southern bypass of Castlebar.
A variation to Westport Town Plan to facilitate the construction of the scheme was
formally adopted by both Authorities in July 2012.
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Similarly, procedures relating to a variation to the Castlebar & Environs Development
Plan 2008-2014 are on-going and scheduled for completion in quarter one of2013.
The Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) and Environmental hupact Statement (ElS)
for this scheme will be published early in 2013 if the NRA provides the necessary
funding and approvals .
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Ni7 Charlestown Bypass (Knock to Tobercurry)
Planning for this scheme which was at the DesignJPreferred Route stage has been
suspended .
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NI7 Claremorris to Tuam
This scheme is being promoted by the Galway National Road Design Office and a
Preferred Route has been determined. Further planning of this scheme has been
suspended.
National Secondary Schemes
Preferred routes have been adopted for the N84-Ballinrobe Bypass; N60-Ballyhaunis
Bypass and the N261N5 Bypass of Ballina. Further planning on these schemes has
been suspended.
The following schemes on the National Secondary Network are being progressed:
.:. N59 Westport-Newport at Kilbride, Phase I 3 kms.
Construction works on this scheme are now substantially complete except for
landscaping and maintenance works required under the contract. The scheme
incorporates a cycle-way, which completes the Great Western Greenway from
Westport to Mulranny.
Kilbride Scheme
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National Secondary Roads:
The 2012 National Secondary Improvement Grant of€10,531,000 was for pavement
works, improvements to the N59 (Westport to Mulranny) and the provision of safety
measures on the Secondary Network and grants were allocated in respect of the
following: -
NS Safety Measures:
N58 RSMIS at Straide
N59 Kings Hill Westport
N59 HCL Westport
N59 at Liscarney
N59 Muingnahalloona Br
N84 Ballinrobe town
NSMajors:
N59 Westport to Mulranny
SubTotal:
Sub Total:
€ 46,000
€ 10,000
€ 40,000
€ 10,000
€ 15,000
€ 10,000
€131,000
€800,000
€800,000
NS Pavement and Minor Works
N59 Sligo Border Dooyeaghny
N59 Kilbride Road Improvement
N59 Lower Bridge Ballina
N59 Mulranny Footpaths -Design Grant
N59 Knockbreaga Realignment
N60 Ballynastangford
N60 Realignment at Heathlawn
N60 Realignment at Lugnamuck
N60 Pavement at Drumaslooneen
N60 Manulla Cross
N83 Ballyhaunis to Corraun
N84 Kilmaine Road at Creggduff
N84 Shrule
Sub Total
Gross Total
€ 610,000
€4,500,000
€ 350,000
€ 50,000
€ 50,000
€ 325,000
€ I,OOO,OOO
€ 500,000
€ 650,000
€ 400,000
€ 400,000
€ 500,000
€ 265,000
€ 9,600,000
€10,531,000
The National Secondary Maintenance Grant for 2012 was €829,690 and
was broken down as follows:
Winter Maintenance
Bridge Maintenance
Ordinary Maintenance
Route Lighting
Total:
€ 200,000
€ 16,000
€ 518,690
€ 95,000
€ 829,690
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Regional and Local Road Grants for 2012:
The Regional & Local Road grants as notified by the National Roads Authority
for 2012 are listed hereunder.
2012 Improvement Grant
Restoration Maintenance Grant
Discretionary Maintenance Grant
Low Cost Safety Improvement Grant
Reg. & Local Roads Training Programme Grant
Specific Improvement Grant
Regional Road - Signposting Grant
Bridge Inspection
Regional and Local Roads Winter Maintenance
Total:
£9,897,223
€3,963,000
€3,645,245
£ 190,000
€ 90,000
£1,560,000
£ 157,600
£ 150,000
€ 492,736
€20,145,804
The grant allocation for Regional & Local Roads will be notified to Mayo County
Council in late January or early February 2013. Grant details will be set out in the
2013 Roadworks Scheme.
Low Cost Safety Improvement Grants 2012
Grants were allocated for the following roads:
LP 1301 Esker to Rathscanlon Swinford
LP 611ILS 5644 Rathmalikeen, Roundfort
R294/Ll100 Bunree Road Ballina
R3111L5421 LogjodyNewport
R314/Ll116 Palmerstown Br.
R319/Ll404 Polranny
R3311L507 Hollybrook Claremorris
R334 Neale Road Ballinrobe
Total:
£ 15,000
€ 20,000
€ 30,000
€ 25,000
€ 20,000
£ 10,000
£ 40,000
£ 30,000
€ 190,000
Specific Improvement Grants were allocated for the following schemes:
R311 Link Road, Castlebar
R310 Knockmore to Pontoon
R320 Kiltimagh Streets
R335 Bunowen Br Louisburgh
R335 Delphi Bridge, Louisburgh
Total:
€ 500,000
£ 450,000
€ 285,000
£ 175,000
€ 150,000
€1,560,000
Regional Road Signposting
The Regional road signposting programme continued during 2012. This included for
the erection of signage on the following routes: R310, R311, R316, R317, R318,
R321, R322, R323, R324, R328, R330, R334, R373, R375 ,R376 and R378.
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Strategic Policy Committee for Road Transportation and Safety
The Housing SPC comprises the following members;
Cllr Gerry Coyle, Chairperson
Mr Eddie Lavelle.
Cllr Blackie Gavin.
Cllr Michael Holmes.
Cllr Jimmy Maloney.
Mr Stephen Meenaghan.
Ms Margaret Tallo!.
Mr Brian Bourke.
Cllr Patsy 0 Brien.
Cllr Jarlath Munnelly.
Cllr Ollie Gannon.
The Strategic Policy Committee met on four occasions in 2012. The Committee
considered and dealt with the following issues amongst others:
• National Roads Programme for the County
• Non National Roads Programme
• Road Safety
• Winter Service Plan
• The Western Greenway and walking routes
• Tar patching units
• Machinery yard
• Formation of voluntary groups.
The Committee went on a delegation to the National Roads Authority in January 2012
to discuss:
• Major Routes in the County
• Low Volume Schemes
• Pavement and minor works
• Safety Schemes.
Public Lighting
Mayo County Council operates and maintains approximately 8,850 public lights
throughout the County. The estimated cost of operating the Public Lighting System
for 2013 is €1,105,417.
This is part financed by an NRA grant of €185,417, the same grant as received in
2012. The balance of€920,000 is provided for by Mayo County Council in the 2013
Budge!.
Maintenance
Public lighting maintenance and repair services are provided to Mayo County and the
Town Councils by Electric Skyline Limited. Through aggressive procurement Mayo
County Council reduced maintenance costs by over 40% in 2012.
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A lo-call number 1890 FAULTS (i.e. 1890 328587) is available for reporting faults.
Alternatively faults can be reported by email on mayo@electricskyline.ie. online at
www.electricskyline.ie orbytext0871955076tothemaintenanceprovider.Alink is
also available on the Mayo County Council website.
Energy
Public lighting energy is currently supplied by Energia. Mayo County Council
participates in the National Procurement Service competition for unmetered energy.
There will be a further slight increase in electricity costs for 2013 which is in addition
to the substantial 34% increase in 2012.
To continue to provide a quality public lighting service significant investment will be
required by Mayo County Council in the coming years.
The €1,IOS,417 in the 2013 Budget will be expended as follows:
Electricity charges
Maintenance Charges
Total 2013
Financed by:
Public Lightiug Estimate 2013
NRA Grant Expected
Tota12013
€84S,000.00
E260,417.00
€1,lOS,417.00
€920,000.00
€18S,417.00
El,IOS,417.00
Sustainable Travel
Mayo County Council received a grant of€64,000 for the N5 Ring Road (Humbert
Way and John Moore Road) for the purpose of a cycle path for a distance of 1.5kms.
Works were completed during the year.
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Mayo County Council continued to operate the Cycle-to-Work Scheme during 2012.
This scheme was introduced in April 2010, a total of 240 Staff have availed of the
scheme to date. The total cost involved is €167,197 and this amount is fully recouped
through salary deductions.
Road Safety
In 2007, in association with the Gardai, the HSE West, and the Road Safety
Authority, the Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council formally launched our Road
Safety Strategy 2007- 2011.
The County Council in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority operates a
programme of education and awareness of Road Safety. This involves promoting the
need for caution and awareness of the dangers on the roads in Mayo.
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The Programme includes visits to schools by the Road Safety Officer and the
promotion of Junior Warden and Cycle Training Schemes with schools. With the cooperation
of teachers, the Gardai and parents these schemes make a significant
contribution to Road Safety. The Road Safety Officer will also be working with the
Road Safety Together Committee in the County whose membership comprises of
County Council, HSE West, Gardai and local community representatives towards the
implementation of the Road Safety Strategy.
Awareness Campaign 2013
Road Safety Awareness for 2013 will be concentrated in four main areas.
(01) Promotion of Road Safety in the Primary Schools
The Council provides support to the Gardai when vlsltmg schools by
providing leaflets, reflective arm bands and other road safety promotional
material. The efforts of the Gardai in this area are greatly appreciated and
there is very effective co-operation between the Council and the Gardai in
promoting Road Safety in primary schools and the promotion of Road Safety
generally.
(02) Junior Warden Schemes
Again, the activity in this area is to support the two Junior Warden Schemes in
Ballina Town - one at the Girl's National School, Convent Hill and the other at
Scoil Padraig, Pound Street.
Two new schemes were introduced to Westport and Castlebar in 2010 and a
new scheme was introduced in 2011 in the Quay School in Ballina.
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Uniforms and signs are provided by the County Council. Road markings are
updated regularly. Again, this Council is fortunate to have the enthusiastic
support ofthe Principals in both schools. Without their enthusiastic support it
would not be possible to maintain the scheme. The teachers, parents and
pupils appreciate the benefits of the Junior Warden Scheme to the pupils.
(03) General Promotion of Road Safety through Local Media
The County Council operates in support of the Road Safety Authority and also
general promotion in the local papers.
(04) Road Safety Plan
Stay Alert Stay Alive
Mayo Road Safety Strategy (Draft 4)
2007 - 2012
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I WATER SERVICES
Introduction
In 2013, Mayo County Council will continue to work to ensure that the quality of
drinking water and the quality of waste water discharging into our waterways will be
of the highest possible quality and in compliance with the appropriate regulations.
2012 saw the first full year of the Operation Phase of the Design Build and Operate
(DBO) schemes in Achill Sound, Castlebar and Kiltimagh. Achill Sound and
Kiltimagh are now maintained by Response Engineering Limited while Castlebar is
maintained by Veolia Limited with funding being provided by Mayo County Council.
Investment in 2013 will focus on the Lough Mask Regional Water Supply Scheme,
Upgrade Works at Tourmakeady and on progressing the Belmulletl
CharlestownIFoxford Sewerage Schemes as a Bundle and the Killala Sewerage
Scheme. Water conservation works will also be prioritised with works continuing in
Kiltimagh and a further two projects being brought forward on the Ballina Regional
and Lough Mask Regional schemes. Discussions are ongoing with the DECLG in
relation to progressing solutions for Westport and Kilmaine water schemes.
All of this needs to be viewed however in the context of the setting up ofIrish Water
under the auspices of Bord Gais by 2014. The establishment of Irish Water will have
significant implications for Mayo County Council.
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Irish Water
The complete re-organisation of the Water Sector Nationwide which is established
Government policy is the biggest single change to affect this section since the
establishment of the Local Authority system in 1898. It will involve;
• The establishment of a new Water Utility (Irish Water) to take over responsibility
for the delivery of water services.
• The introduction of a sustainable funding model to support increased investment
in the sector to underpin job creation and statutory compliance.
• The introduction of independent economic regulation of the water sector under the
Commission on Energy Regulation.
It is envisaged that during a three year transition period 2014-2017, local authorities
will act as agents of Irish Water under Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the
delivery of water services. The transition is the subject on ongoing discussion and
negotiation and the position with regard to the involvement of Local Authorities in the
provision of water services post 2017 is unclear.
Water Quality
It is imperative that the public has confidence in the drinking water provided by Mayo
County Council. In this regard Mayo County Council has developed a Water Quality
Management System incorporating source protection, risk management of supplies,
measuring and publishing details of water quality and developing incident
management plans for all of our supplies. In 2013 water quality results will continue
to be made available on the Council's website, www.mayococo.ie
Water supplies are independently tested for Mayo County Council by the Health
Service Executive and other private accredited laboratories in accordance with a
monitoring programme agreed with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This monitoring is carried out on a continuous basis and includes specific
cryptosporidium monitoring. Mayo County Council will continue to work with the
EPA and Health Service Executive (HSE) regarding the ongoing monitoring of water
supplies.
As a supervisory authority under the 2007 Drinking Water Regulations the
Environmental Protection Agency has audited many public water supplies in Mayo.
Arising from these audits seven supplies were placed on a Remedial Action List.
Working with the DECLG and the EPA the Council has managed to reduce the
number of schemes on the Remedial Action List to five. Further work is ongoing on
the remaining schemes but funding from the DECLG is critical in some cases if the
necessary improvements are to be carried out during 20l3.
Waste Water Discharge Licences
Under legislation introduced in 2007 Mayo County Council must apply to the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Waste Water Discharge Licences or
Certificates of Authorisation for all of our Waste Water Treatment Plants and this
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process IS on-gomg.
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The current status of the application process is as follows:
Capacity of Waste Water
Number of
Waste Water Discharge
Treatment Plant
Licences / Certificates
Applications Submitted
(population equivalent)
Granted to date
Greater than 10,000 3 3 Licences
2,001 to 10,000 10 2 Licences
1,001 to 2,000 8 3Licences
500 to 1,000 12 3 Licences
Below 500 12 12 Certificates
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The application fee to the EPA for these 33 licences and 12 certificates has cost Mayo
County Council €616,000. The Council has requested a reduction in the application
fees from the EPA. The EPA made a partial refund for certificate applications in
2012.
One new licence was granted to Mayo County Council during the last year. The
annual contribution to the EPA for 2012, with respect to overseeing the eleven
licences that have been issued to date, amounted to €50,000 approximately.
Mayo County Council hold twelve Certificates of Authorisation. There is no annual
contribution to the EP A for overseeing Certificates of Authorisation.
Preventative and Response Maintenance of Treatment Plants
As the uninterrupted operation of our Treatment Plants is critical to the delivery of
vital water and sewage services for the county, Mayo County Council operates an
extensive preventative and response maintenance programme. Preventative
maintenance involves planned work which is critical in order to minimise
breakdowns. Response maintenance deals with breakdowns and problems after they
arise. The preventative and response maintenance programme is co-ordinated by the
Council's Machinery Yard staff in co-operation with the Electoral Area Offices. In
2013 the existing staffing compliment for this work will be supplemented by the
private sector following the completion of an ongoing tender process. A
comprehensive maintenance programme is a requirement for all of the Waste Water
Treatment Plants which have been licensed by the EPA.
Water Services Investment Programme
The current status of the Mayo County Council Water Services Investment
Programme (WSIP) is as follows:
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Schemes Completed:
(01) Water Supply to Cong from Ballinrobe
Gross cost €I.lm with a contribution of €202,OOO from Mayo County Council.
Schemes in Progress:
(01) Lough Mask Water Treatment Plant up grade
Gross cost €8.2m with a contribution of €1.35m from Mayo County Council.
(02) Water Conservation Stage 3 Works (Package 2+5) - Knockmore , Ballina and
Kiltimagh town.
Capital cost €6.3m
Schemes to Commence in 2012-2014 (subject to DECLG Funding)
(01) Killala Sewerage scheme
Estimated cost € I Om
(02) Belmullet, Foxford and Charlestown Waste Water Treatment Plants (as a
bundled scheme)
Estimated cost €27m
(03) Water Conservation Stage 3 Works (Package 4, Lough Mask and Bal\ycastle.)
Schemes in Planning
(01) Lough Conn - East Mayo Regional Water Supply Scheme.
(02) Water Conservation Stage 3 Works - Package 6,7,8 & 9.
(03) Water Extension from Srah to Westport
(04) Newport Sewerage Scheme
(05) Water Extension from Balla to Kiltimagh
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Small Schemes to be Completed in 2012
• Mayo Abbey Sewerage Scheme - Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Turlough Sewerage - upgrade works
Mayo Water Conservation Project
The Countywide Water Conservation Project commenced in 2004 and Phase I & 2
was completed this year with the Final Report due in December 2012. The total
investment in water conservation to date is €6.00m.
To date there are 191 District Metering Areas (DMAs) set up across all the public
water supply schemes in the county. These DMAs are monitored daily. To date
significant savings in water volumes have been achieved. The volume of potable
water produced in Mayo has decreased from over 64,000m3 per day in 2006 to
55,000m3/day in 2012. The Water Conservation Office works closely with the Water
Charges Section and this has helped greatly on tackling customer leakage. A
particular focus on the wastage of water on all Group Water Schemes connected to
public water supply has yielded results.
Phase three works which include water mains rehabilitation works commenced in
2011 . The rehabilitation of 5km of the Wherrew rising main in Ballina was completed
in 2011 at a cost of €1.26 million. A further rehabilitation contract of up to 34km of
water mains predominately located in the Ballina region is due to commence early in
2013 at an estimated cost of €5.00 million. Work has started in Kiltimagh with the
rehabilitation of the town water distribution system at a cost of €0.65 million. Further
rehabilitation work which will also proceed to construction in 2012 is 9km of mains in
the Lough Mask RWSS at an estimated cost of€2.00 million, subject to resources.
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The below graph highlights the reduction in water consumption since 2006, from
typically 62,000m3 per day down to typically 54,500m3/day. The two large spikes in
the graph are the two bad winters in 2009 and 2010.
Mayo Countywide Water Consumption
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Water MeteringlWater Charges
Mayo County Council currently has 11,000 non-Domestic meters installed, billing
almost 7,000 customers. A dedicated Section dealing solely with Water Services
Charges and Water Conservation is currently processing 2,200 bills per month. The
link between water charges and water conservation has proven very effective with a
significant reduction in customer leakage. Particular attention is paid to Group Water
Schemes fed off Public Water Supplies which is yielding returns as Schemes are
encouraged to monitor their water consumption. Customers can now pay their Water
Services Charges in any Mayo County Council office, or online where they can also
monitor their individual water consumption.
Rural Water Section
Mayo County Council is responsible for functions previously executed by the
Department of the Environment in relation to the establishment and administration of
Group Water Schemes throughout the County. This provides an additional
opportunity for the Council to further the cause of subsidiarity, working hand in hand
with local communities in the provision and maintenance of that most basic and
essential service - a potable water supply.
Group Water Schemes are found primarily in rural areas generally not served by a
public water supply, and are privately owned, operated, and maintained.
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There are approximately two hundred and thirty four such Schemes in operation in
County Mayo.
Mayo County Council have set up a County Monitoring Committee and appointed a
Liaison Officer. The primary challenge faced by all parties involved in rural water
supplies in Ireland is to ensure that the quality of the water supplied to consumers
complies with the EU Directive on Drinking Water Standards.
Design/Build/Operate Schemes
The current situation with regard to Design Build and Operate Schemes (DBO) is as
follows;
Bundle No. 01: - Contract Cost €12.80m
The first bundle of Schemes for improvement of water treatment facilities using the
D.B.O. process has been completed.
Thirteen Schemes agreed to use the DBO process namely, Ballycroy, Belderrig,
Lough Carra, BracklooniSpaddagh, Drummin, Glencorrib, Glenhest, Killeen,
Kilmeena, Kilmovee, Lough Mask! Creevagh, Laghta, FahylDrurnmindoo. All of
these Treatment Plants have been commissioned and are now in the operation and
maintenance (OM) phase.
Bundle No. 02: - Contract Cost €lSm
Water Treatment Plants have been provided for the following Schemes:-
o Nephin Valley Group Water Scheme 0 CloonmorelRooskey
Co-operative Society Ltd. 0 Curramore
o Moylaw 0 Parke
o Callow Lake 0 Shraheens
o Clew Bay 0 Killasser
o P .B.K.S (prizonlLisnolan, Ballyvary,
Keelogues, Straide)
All ofthe above Treatment Plants have been commissioned and are now in the OM
phase.
The following Contracts were completed in 2012:-
Advance Works Contract 04 for construction of watermains and ancillary works at
Callow Lake GWS Co-Operative Society and Nephin Valley Group Water Scheme
Critical Mains Replacement Contract.
Upgrading of Existing Schemes
An allocation of €0.S3m was received and upgrading of the following Group Water
Schemes was completed in 2012:-
• CaherdufflN eale
• Sraheen (Fox ford)
• Killasser
• Cahermaculick
• TurioughiLaughtavarry
• Shammer
• Cashel (Charlestown)
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Connect to Public Main
An allocation of €900,OOO was received in 2012. Carha GWS was connected to the
public main in 2012. Works on the connection ofCushiniAyle to the public main are
in progress.
Take-Over of Group Schemes / Necessary Improvements.
An allocation of €400,OOO was received in 2012. The following Group Water
Schemes were taken over in 2012:-
• Bofield
• OxfordiGreyfield
• Castlenageeha
• Castlegar
• Glenamoy
• KilmorelKilkelly
• TurloughlLaughtavarry
New Group Water Schemes
No new Schemes were constructed in 2012 as no allocation was received from the
Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government for this measure.
Subsidy towards the Operational Costs of Group Water Supply Schemes.
A sum of €3.3m was expended under this Programme. This scheme allows for the
payment by Local Authorities of an annual subsidy towards the operational costs of
Group Water Schemes in supplying water for domestic use. It is important that all
Group Schemes avail of their Subsidy entitlements. Mayo County Council
encourages all Schemes to apply for Subsidy payments to assist them in the efficient
running of their water supplies.
Grants for the Provision or Necessary Improvement of an Individual
Water Supply to a House.
This Scheme was introduced to assist households dependant on private individual
water supplies who are incurring capital expenditure to:
• Provide a piped supply of water for domestic purposes for the first time, or
• Remedy serious deficiencies in an existing supply of water for domestic purposes.
This scheme does not apply to houses to which a Public or Group Scheme Water
Supply has already been, or can be, reasonably provided.
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Killasser Group Water Scheme Treatment Plant
Water Quality
Group Water Schemes are sampled by the HSE in accordance with guidelines set out
in the European Communities (Drinking Water) (No. 2) Regulations, 2007. Audit
monitoring oflarge schemes is also carried out by E.L.S. Ltd.
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I DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT I
Planning Applications
A review of planning applications received over the past ten years shows a steady
increase in the number of applications received each year from 2002 to 2006 (with the
exception of 2005). However, due to the downturn in the economy figures have
continued to fall from 2006 to 2012, but the rate of reduction in applications has
slowed down and appears to have stabilised over the past two years.
A more in-depth study of the figures reveals that the nature of the applications
received reflects the general economic situation in the country, as the number of
applications for extension of the effective time period grew, from 276 in 2011 to 372
at 14th December 2012. Without exception, all of these time period extensions were
for economic reasons and in particular, due to the unavailability of finance to carry
out the development.
The table below shows the trend in relation to plarrning applications received from
2002 to 14th December 2012.
YEAR
No. of Applications
2002 3548
2003 3605
2004 3785
2005 3589
2006 3954
2007 3411
2008 2193
2009 1401
2010 1187
2011 1124
2012 to 14/12/12 1030
Forward Planning
Since the beginning of 2012 the Forward Plarrning Section has undertaken a wide
range of projects in the area of land-use plarrning and policy formulation both in
fulfilment of its statutory obligations as well as non-statutory projects; the overall aim
being to support and facilitate proper plarrning and sustainable development
throughout the county. A significant part of the work undertaken during 2012 was
necessitated by the requirement (under the Plann.ing & Development [Amendment]
Act 2010) to bring the existing six Local Area Plans into line with the County
Development Plan, following the incorporation of a Core Strategy into that Plan in
2011.
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(iii)
(iv)
A draft policy document on Community Benefit Contributions for
certain major developments was prepared earlier this year and put on
public display during July - September 2012. A Manager's report is
currently being prepared on the submissions received.
A Retail Floor Survey was carried out during September-October to
ascertain the amount of trading retail floorspace in the key towns (with
the exception of Westport) as part of the review of the County
Development Plan.
Unfinished Housing Estates
In October 2010, the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government
published a National Housing Development Survey, of over 2,846 unfinished housing
developments. 129 unfinished estates were identified in Mayo. An unfinished housing
estates team was set up within Mayo County Council to specifically tackle the issue of
getting the estates finished to an acceptable standard. Through a comprehensive work
programme of surveying, consultation with the key stakeholders in the process (home
owners, developers, banks etc.), drafting and implementation of Site Resolution Plans,
direct works on the ground, use of cash deposits etc., very significant progress has
been achieved. Of the original 129 unfinished estates, 54 are now considered to be
resolved. Work will continue on resolving the remaining 75 unfinished estates in 2013
and beyond.
Taking in Charge of Housing Estates.
This process is managed by the Development Management section of the Planning
Department working with the Planning Enforcement Unit and the relevant Local
Electoral Area Office. 47 estates are currently being assessed by Mayo County
Council with a view to taking in charge. The process is necessarily stringent with all
planning and engineering issues having to be resolved prior to taking in charge. Going
forward the work load is set to increase as "unfinished estates" are resolved and
brought up to a "taking in charge" standard. In this regard, 54 estates will be added to
the list, being considered for taking in charge, in 2013
Planning & Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee.
The Planning & Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee met four times
during 2012, during which the following matters were considered:
• The Renewable Energy Strategy,
• Grid West Development,
• Unfinished Housing Estates,
• Taking in Charge of Estates,
• Adoption of the Development Plan Programme,
• Section 261 of the Planning & Development Act 2000, as amended - Quarry
Regulations.
• Catchment Flood Risk Assessment Management (CFRAM) - (OPW).
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Planning Enforcement and Building Control
This Unit investigates complaints in relation to planning compliance and carries out
building control inspections. The duties of Disability Access Officer are assigned to a
member of the unit and Disability Access Certificates are assessed and processed by
the Unit. The requirement for Disability Access Certificates is relatively new and a
considerable amount of guidance and advice is given to those making the applications.
In the current economic climate it is no longer a case of simply enforcing a solution,
particularly in the case of housing estates. These cases require a managed approach
involving a combination of enforcement and negotiation in consultation with other
sections and bodies to achieve a reasonable solution for residents while minimising
the exposure of Mayo County Council. This process is extremely demanding on time
but necessary to achieve the desired result.
Quarries
During 2012, statutory determinations were made on 127 quarry sites within the
county, under Section 261(A) of the Planning & Development Act 2010 and notices
were served on all quarry owners.
Community & Integrated Development
Mayo County Development Board
It is anticipated that responsibility for much of the work of the County Development
Board will pass onto the Socio-Economic Committee structure to be established in
2013. The essence of the work of the CDB will, however, continue and 2013 priorities
will include:
• Continuing the co-ordinating role of the various CDB working groups;
• The continued development of the Mayo Community Futures initiative. This will
include the introduction of new approaches identified through the EU
INTERREG-funded Rural Alliances project;
• Continuing to pursue an integrated approach to developing and accessing the
County's folklore, heritage and cultural assets;
• Ongoing development of pilot initiatives on creativity and innovation for children;
• Further developing the Mayo Science & Technology Festival and the Mayo Ideas
Lab, both of which playa key role in supporting and developing local innovation.
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Festival
Community Development / Engagement with Community & Voluntary
Sector
• The Community & Integrated Development Section will continue to support the
work of the County Community Forum with special emphasis on the participation
of Forum members in various policy making fora, such as Mayo County Council's
SPCs, the Joint Policing Committees, Customer Service Panels and on the County
Development Board;
• The Community Futures Programme will be rolled out to a further four
communities in 20\3. Communities involved in earlier phases of the initiative will
continue to be assisted in building on the momentum built up in the process. Some
communities will be offered additional assistance under the INTERREG-funded
Rural Alliances project to explore potential opportunities for community and
business alliances;
• CID Section will continue to support local community initiatives and projects
identified as being of particular importance. This work has been ongoing since the
establislunent of the Directorate and is particularly significant from the
perspective of Mayo County Council. The provision within the Community &
Integrated Development budget of funding for Special Once-Off Community
Projects is particularly important as a small amount of money can make a
significant difference to many projects throughout the County;
• CID will continue to lead the Pride of Place initiative. This work is carried out in
conjunction with the Regional Directorates and focuses on supporting and
building capacity within nominated communities, and will build on major recent
successes under this initiative;
• Further development of the Comhairle na nOg to include participation in the
National Dail na nOg;
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• cm will continue with it's lead role in the roll-out and administration of the
Fiontar Chomhraic Teo fund which was established as a response to the closure of
ESB Power Station at Bellacorick. The main purpose of this €3 million fund is to
encourage enterprise development in areas affected by the closure of the Station.
• cm will continue to provide the administrative support to the Community Gain
Investment Fund for Iorrais and Cill Chomain. This fund was established in 2011
and will oversee the investment of €8.S0m over a five year period. Support will
continue to be provided to community groups and local businesses in the area to
assist in the development of their proposals;
• The work of the Joint Policing Committees will continue in 2013. This work is
administered by cm;
• CID will continue to deliver the ED-funded CISNET and Rural Alliances projects
in Mayo. CISNET is concerned with the development of the creative industries
sector in the county, while Rural Alliances works to develop methods and
strategies to meet the needs of rural areas which are suffering prolonged
popUlation decline.
Social Inclusion
• In 2013 the work of the Social Inclusion Measures Working Group (SIMWG) will
continue to focus on bringing an integrated approach to the efforts of Agencies
with a social inclusion remit and additional training will be provided to member
agencies in 2013.
Policy Development
• The various working groups of the County Development Board will continue to
develop appropriate policy proposals in relevant areas;
• cm staff are available to advise Elected Members on, and can provide
background research into, proj ects being considered for funding under various
funds and programmes.
Co-ordination and Delivery of Actions
CID will play a key co-ordinating role in relation to the delivery of a range of
initiatives during 2013 including;
• The Mayo Walking Strategy will be further progressed in 2013. This Strategy is
being rolled out in association with local communities and in partnership with
Failte Ireland, Government Departments and local development agencies;
• In 2013 Mayo Sports Partnership will continue work on rolling out its 2010-2014
Strategic Plan. Key existing programmes include:
The work of the Sports Inclusion Disability Officer who works to provide
opportunities for people with a disability to participate in sport and recreation;
Building communities through sport and recreation. Since 2008 a significant
number of new sports clubs have been established throughout the County,
which plays a vital role in maintaining a sense of community in these areas;
The development of additional 'mass participation' events following on from
the hugely successful "West of Ireland Ladies Mini Marathon" in Castlebar.
Emphasis will be placed on further developing the Mayo's reputation as a hub
for adventure sports and outdoor activities of all varieties, all of which have
been hugely successful in bringing significant additional spend into the
County.
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Mayo County Childcare Committee
• During 2012 Mayo County Childcare Committee (Mayo CCC) continued to
provide training, information, support and guidance to childcare services, parents
and agencies to develop and sustain quality early years education and care
programmes in the County. Initiatives include the Free Pre School Year
Subvention, Childcare Education Training & Support Progranunes, and the two
national quality frameworks (Siolta & Aistear). Highlights for Mayo CCC in 2012
were the Seminar organised regarding the local implementation of the national
early year's literacy & numeracy strategy. The National Adult Literacy
Association (NALA) and Mayo Library services both gave excellent presentations
to over one hundred parents who attended. Other highlights included the
continued level of success of the Free Pre-School Year progranune, the level of
participation from childcare services in the training Mayo CCC was involved in
delivering and the quantity and quality of information being distributed to the
childcare sector in Mayo;
• The implementation of these programmes, plus the Childminding Development
Grant Scheme, Siolta & Aistear and the parent & toddler initiative accounted for
the majority of the work of the County Childcare Committee;
• There are now one hundred and twenty one childcare services operating
throughout the county, one hundred and nineteen of which deliver the Free Pre­
School Year Programme. Of the remaining two, one is an afterschool and the
other is a special service attached to Mayo Women's Support Services. There are
fifty seven Community 'not for profit' services and sixty four private childcare
services spread right across the county. Of these 121 services, there are 51
engaged in the subvention progranune (which is only open to community based
services) and 33 engaged in the Chi1dcare Education Training & Support
programme which provides childcare financial support to enable parents to attend
certain FAS & VEC training courses;
• Thirteen childcare services in Mayo were successful in attaining small scale
capital funding in 2012. The total amount of funding received for Mayo amounted
to €208,555. This equated to 3.3% of the national budget allocation;
• The work of Mayo CCC is facilitated by the level and spirit of collaboration
which exists in the county. Without this collaboration the quality of early
childhood care & education experienced by children in the county would be
greatly reduced.
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Children from Curious Minds Pre-School, Castlebar are busy 'Preparing
Lava'
Walking & Trails Development
To date there are one hundred and ten recreational trails developed throughout the
County. The ongoing development of trails is being supported by the Mayo County
Walking and Trails Partnership Group - a sub-committee of Mayo County
Development Board. This Group consists of representatives from Local LEADER
Companies, Fa.ilte Ireland, Mayo Sports Partnership, Coillte, Teagasc, Mayo County
Council, Community Forum, HSE West and Udaras na Gaeltachta.
During 2012 a number of key activities took place, some of which include the
development of community trails at the following locations:
• Knockmore
• Lahardane - Titanic Trails
• Killala - Lacken Trails
• Keenagh - Drumleen Lough
• Swinford - Killasser
Lough Lannagh - Islandeady
In early 2012 a funding application was submitted to Failte Ireland seeking support to
develop a linear trail to connect Castlebar town (Lough Lannagh) - Islandeady to the
Westport National Cycle Network. An integral part of the project is the development
of a route network which will form part of the National Cycle Network.
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This proposal presents an opportunity to link many of the walking trails that currently
exist and to support and expand tourism potential, while at the same time maximising
the existing lakeside amenities at Lough Lannagh and providing a connection with the
Great Western Greenway. Funding of £940,000 was approved by Failte Ireland.
Lough Lannagh
A Part 8 planning report was approved by Castlebar Town Council and Mayo County
Council and development work has commenced at Raheens and will continue into
2013.
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CastJebar - Museum of Country Life
In the first quarter of 2012 a funding application was prepared and submitted to the
Department of Transport under the National Cycle Network to develop a Greenway
trail to connect Castlebar town with the National Museum of Country Life in
Turlough. Funding of €72S,OOO was approved and construction work will commence
in 2013 .
Community Gain Investment Fund
Approval was granted for the following:
• Development of Coastal Trails Infrastructure - Walking & Cycling routes;
• Production of a television programme titled Tracks & Trails;
• Development of a Smart Phone Application;
• Development of promotional material;
• Upgrade to Bangor Trail;
• Development of trails on Bord na Mona lands;
• Tullaghan Bridge - specialised survey.
All of the above mentioned projects will be progressed during 2013.
Great Western Greenway
National Awards
The award winning Great Western Greenway, one of Mayo's flagship attractions, is
continuing to grow hugely in popUlarity. During 2012 the Greenway picked up a
number of additional awards to include:
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LAMA - 2012 winner for best Recreational Facility (Great Western Greenway)
LAMA - 2012 winner for best Tourist Attraction (Great Western Greenway)
LAMA - nominated for Council of the Year (Great Western Greenway)
Meitheal Award Winner 2012 - Great Western Greenway Landowners
The Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Category Award Winner 2012 -
Great Western Greenway.
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Irish Environment Award - 2012 by the Republic of Ireland Branch of the
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management.
LAMA Awards Ceremony 2012
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Walk of the Week
A number of Mayo Trails have featured on many local and national pUblications.
Examples include Walk of the Week by Christopher Summerville published every
Saturday in the Irish Independent. Letterkeen Loop Walk located near Newport and a
section of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail located near Murrisk has been
showcased.
Mayo in Motion
The Mayo Walking and Trails Partnership Group in association with Mayo Sports
Partnership facilitated an initiative to promote walking as an enjoyable way towards a
healthy and active lifestyle. Over twenty communities participated in the project
which proved to be an outstanding success with people of all ages participating. A
total of forty nine scheduled walks were organised during the month of June, most of
which took part on newly established trails. Bike Week also formed part of the
promotion and a total of nineteen cycling events took place. All of the events were
highlighted in the local press and web sites such as www.mayotrails.ie and
www.mayosports.ie and a similar promotion will be organised in 2013 .
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Walkers participating in Mayo in Motion Promotion
Trade Shows
During 2012 Mayo Trails has actively participated at Trade Shows including the Bike
Show, the Volvo Ocean Race and the National Ploughing Championship.
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RTE Tracks & Trails
During 2012 Mayo featured in a new series of television programmes titled "Tracks &
Trails". Building on the success of Series 1 and 2, the new series of programmes
showcases spectacular walks and cycles in stunning locations all over Ireland.
In the third programme Aoibhinn Ni Shui11eabhain returned home to Mayo to explore
the North Mayo Coast and in particular the spectacular CeathrU Thaidhg Cliffs and the
Erris Peninsula. This programme featured on RTE 1 on Friday the 30 th November
2012 at 8.30pm. It was produced by Sherwin Media and was supported by Mayo
County Council.
Aoibhinn Ni Shuilleabhtiin - Presenter of Tracks & Trails
Mayo Sports Partnership
During 2012 some of our major projects and initiatives included:
Middle Aged Men - Men on the Move: More than 150 men all aged over 35 from the
Ba11ina, Belmu11et, Claremorris and Westport areas engaged in this unique physical
activity programme co-ordinated by the Mayo Sports Partnership. The initiative was
supported by the HSE, Croi and Mid West Radio.
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In March 2012 information sessions were held at each ofthe venues with a free health
check offered to those who attended. The programme targets men over 35 who were
previously inactive. Local physical activity leaders supported the programme leading
tailored physical activity sessions twice weekly. The programme is being formally
evaluated with health data updated at week 8, 16 and at the end of the programme. A
launch of its findings early in 2013 is planned with further areas to be added.
Secondary Schools
Testing your Fitness and Making the Grade Initiative: one hundred transition year
students from second level schools across Mayo were involved in an eight week
programme to increase their fitness level. This was an initiative run by Mayo Sports
Partnership with the support of Mayo VEC and Mayo County Council. The Transition
Year students took part in the bleep endurance test to assess their level of fitness.
They were then asked to increase their physical activity for an eight week period after
which they took the bleep endurance test again.
The programme enabled the participants/students to increase their activity levels and
their confidence. It also gives them an important social outlet where they could feel
comfortable and interact with instructors and other participants in a meaningful way.
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Teenage Girls and Women
3'd West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon: On Sunday 5 th May 2012 3,000
women ran, jogged, walked and strolled the 10km route in the third aonual West of
Ireland Women's Mini Marathon in Castlebar. To date approximately €Im has been
raised for charities across the region with a spend of €1.00m going into the local
economy.
Jobseekers
Goal to Work East Mayo: twelve jobseekers / social welfare recipients have recently
completed a l4-week training course to become fully qualified sports coaches. Goal to
Work for East Mayo commenced in September in Ballyhaunis. The course is
facilitated by Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Company and Mayo Sports
Partnership in association with Mayo County Development Board, Mayo Mental
Health Association, Connacht Rugby (IRFU), the FAI, Mayo GAA, the HSE, and the
Department of Social Protection.
People with a Disability
HandcyC\ing Programme: The Hand and Tandem Cycling eight week programme
established in conjunction with IWA Sport, Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland and
Cairdeas, Kilmovee Family Resource Centre and supported by Mayo County
Development Board proved a huge success. The programme, run by Gerry Towey and
Donal Harington from Ballaghaderreen Cycling club, gives instruction and shows lots
of young cyclists and Para-Cyclists the way forward. A hand cycling programme took
place every Thursday over the summer months.
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Jim Ryan
impressive
Claremorris Indoor Athletics Facility
Mayo Sports Partnership 2013 priorities
(01) Teenage Participation in Sport / Physical Activity - The Fit4School
initiative involves developing a team of assistant physical activity leaders
amongst transition years who will deliver additional physical activity
opportunities in the Junior Cycle school setting. This training programme is
being devised by MSP, Junior Cycle PE Programme and the Professional
Support Service for PE teachers in Co Mayo. It is planned to pilot the project
in the Spring amongst 5-10 schools;
(02) Community Sport - Developing Sports Fora in Ballina, Castlebar and
Westport. Following on from the successful Moy Sports Forum model in
Ballina, Mayo Sports Partnership plans to facilitate the development of fora in
both Castlebar and Westport for the purpose of maximising use of resources
and increasing participation amongst target groups;
(03) Disability Sport - Developing Para-cycling Programme. After a very
successful hand cycling programme in Kilmovee and activities for
International Disability Day Mayo Sports Partnership plans to promote the
sport and give people the opportunity to participate and nurture future Para
Olympic athletes;
(04) Middle Aged Men's Participation in Sport / Physical Activity - Following
on from the successful pilot "Men on the Move Programme" involving 150
men from Ballina, Claremorris, Erris and Westport it is planned to launch the
evaluation in 2013 and to progress it into other areas. The Men on the Move
Programme is an initiative which aims is to increase the level of physical
activity amongst men over 35 years of age;
(05) Further Develop Mass Participation Events - As part of The Gathering
2013 initiative Mayo Sports Partnership, the Western People supported by
Connaugbt Gold and Elverys plan to make the May Bank Holiday Weekend a
weekend of Sport / Culture in Castlebar. It is also planned to further develop
the Great Western Greenway 10K and the Get Out There Adventure Festival
in collaboration with the Westport Town Council.
The Diaspora Project
MAyo.lE - Home of all things Mayo
Diaspora Project continues to connect and interact with Mayo People at home
and away.
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The objective of this initiative by Mayo County Council is to enable the estimated 3.5
million people in the Mayo global community to connect and interact with each other.
It is an opportunity for the Diaspora of our County to have a forum to communicate
and update on information from their home County. It also provides an opportunity to
form relationships and links with key Mayo connections in cities worldwide.
The website itself www.mayo.ie. provides users with access to a wide range of Mayolinked
elements, including Mayo news, news from Mayo communities across the
globe, weekly parish newsletters from over 25 parishes in the County, events taking
place all over Mayo and in Mayo communities worldwide, blogs on business/overseas
news/tourismlbusiness listings, online shopping, competitions, sports results,
genealogy and much more.
Since it's launch in summer 2011, MAYO.IE has created significant interest both at
home and overseas. Working with a group of 'International Champions' in some of
the particularly Irish cities across the world, the focus is to ensure that links with our
Mayo Diaspora can continue to be developed and strengthened.
Both MA YO.IE and The Gathering will be co-ordinated in the newly established
Mayo Enterprise and Investment Unit. MA YO.IE recently launched their 2013
calendar which includes a provisional list of events and festivals taking place in the
County in 2013.
For information on the Mayo Diaspora project log on to www.mayo.ie
Town and Village Enhancement Programme
Mayo North East Directorate
Ballina - The project included in the 2012 programme for the North East Region was
Pearse Street, in Ballina. The full budget of €70k was allocated to this project which
has seen the main street area completely refurbished.
West Directorate
Bangor - The project included in the 2012 programme for the West Region was
Bangor Town . The full budget of €70k was allocated to the provision of new
pathways laid from the bridge on the Ballycroy road to the GAA pitch, all of which
are now complete.
South East region Directorate
Claremorris - Was one of two towns included in the 2012 programme for the South
East Region. A budget of €35k was allocated to the provision of new public lighting
and access improvement works between the new car-park and the town centre.
Preparatory works are currently under way and full funding drawdown is anticipated
in early 2013.
Balla - Was the second town included in the 2012 programme for the South East
Region. A budget of €35k was allocated to the proposed refurbishment works to be
carried out to the Market Square in Balla. Preparatory works are currently under
way and full funding drawdown is anticipated in early 2013.
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I ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
The Environment Section is tasked with the enforcement of environmental legislation,
the implementation of EU directives and regulations, national and regional policies
and the raising of awareness/education of environmental issues with the general
public.
2012 saw the continuance of this role of striving to achieve the quality environment
that is a key component of sustainable development in County Mayo.
Environmental Strategic Policy Committee
This Committee comprises of elected members and members of the business and
farming communities.
The members of the Strategic Policy Committee are:-
Cllr Peter Flynn (Chairman)
Cllr MicMal McNamara
Cllr Seamus Weir
Cllr Richard Finn
Cllr Myles Staunton
Cllr Michael Kilcoyne
Cllr Henry Kenny
Mr. Johnny Groden, Mayo County Community Forum
Mr. Thomas Fitzpatrick, Agricultural Pillar Representative
Mr. Anthony Brogan, Environmental Pillar Representative
Mr. Billy Heffron, Business Pillar Representative
The Committee met on four occasions in 2012 and discussed inter alia:-
• 'GridWest Project' led by Eirgrid for development and operation of national
electricity transmission system
• Draft bye-laws for Regulation of Burial Grounds
• Briefing from representatives from Department of Communications, Energy &
Natural Resources and from representatives of No Fracking Ireland umbrella
group in relation to hydraulic fracturing,
• Draft bye-laws for Storage, Presentation & Collection of Household & Municipal
Waste
• Blue Flag Beaches and resources for same.
Environmental Awareness
Environmental Awareness is an integral part of the role out of the current Connaught
Waste Management Plan. Environmental awareness concerns all sectors of the
community - school children, young adults, householders, business and community
groups. Each year new campaigns are rolled out while the long standing programmes
such as Green Schools and National Spring Clean continue to grow.
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Primary and Secondary Schools Environment Awareness Programme
Mayo County Council has continued to promote environmental awareness on the
issues of litter, waste, recycling, composting, energy and water conservation with both
our primary and secondary schools. Information and awareness visits were carried out
in schools throughout 2012. Schools are offered compost bins and other promotional
and awareness information free of charge, and they are actively encouraged to avail of
the tours to the recycling/landfill centres.
Several other projects were funded in 2012 including the Food We Eat Programme,
magic shows on a litter and waste theme and biodiversity awareness workshops.
Green Schools Programme
The Green Schools Programme is an international programme designed to encourage
and acknowledge whole school action for the environment. This programme is run in
co-operation with Local Authorities throughout Ireland and is managed by An Taisce
- The National Trust for Ireland. Green Schools offers a well-defined controllable
way for the schools to take environmental issues from the curriculum and apply them
to the day-to-day running of their school. This process helps the pupils recognise the
importance of environmental issues. Green Schools is both a programme and an
award scheme. The award is given to schools that complete the seven steps of the
programme and has to be renewed every two years.
To date, in Mayo there are 186 schools registered for the Green Schools Programme
and of these 146 have been awarded Green Flag status. Preschools, Primary and
secondary schools can participate in the Green Schools programme and a Green
Centre and Campus programme is open to other educational centres and third level
colleges.
Youth Anti-litter Awareness
In 2012, we focused on projects that would increase awareness to the issue of littering
among the younger generation. Two programmes are currently taking place - an anti
litter campaign "Where have you Bin?" in November 2012 with iRadio including a
promotion where responsible litter bin users are financially rewarded.
An environmental training programme is also currently being carried out with Foroige
Clubs in the Ballina area with the aim of increasing litter awareness and participation
in community based litter action.
A joint road safety and car litter awareness campaign was run in partnership with
GMIT, Castlebar in October 2012.
Community Groups Awareness Programme
This year proved to be the busiest ever in the area of community environmental
awareness programmes. Presentations involved the delivery of information about our
Recycling Centres, bottle banks, the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,
composting, stopping food waste, the dangers of back-yard burning and the safe
disposal of hazardous materials, WEEE and batteries. A number of events were
organised in partnership with the local Tidy Towns Committees.
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Various information leaflets and brochures on litter, waste, recycling,
landfill/recycling centres, compo sting, food waste and back-yard burning were
distributed to those in attendance. With the constantly changing face of waste
management there is an ongoing need to raise awareness with community groups and
householders and in particular in the area of brown bin waste and elimination of food
waste. Information days were run in 'SuperValu' Westport, Belmullet Civic Offices
(HOPE project), Claremorris, Swinford and Bonniconlon Agricultural Shows and
Crossmolina Garden Fete.
Mayo County Council co-funded an information seminar for Tidy Towns Committees
in October 2012 hosted by Kilmaine Tidy Towns - this was very well attended by
committees throughout the County.
Master Composting Programme
In the summer of 2012, we recruited 30 community volunteers from throughout the
County to take part in the EPA's Stop Food Waste Master Compo sting Programme.
This was a highly successful training programme which involved intensive training of
the volunteers over a number of weeks and the building of a composting
demonstration site in partnership with CLM IRD in Claremorris. The volunteers in
tum each give 30 hours outreach work to raise awareness to composting and food
waste in their communities.
Local Authority Prevention Network:
In 2012, Mayo County Council joined the EPA's Local Authority Prevention
Network. LAPN is an initiative of the Environmental Protection Agency led National
Waste Prevention Programme, working with Irish local authorities to deliver resource
efficiency and waste prevention initiatives at a local and grassroots level. Mayo
County Council is currently carrying out a sports ground efficiency programme as
part ofthe LAPN.
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FREE Electrical Recycling Days for Householders
During 2012, Mayo County Council in association with WEEE Ireland carried out
FREE Electrical Recycling Days in 33 locations with 265 tonnes ofWEEE collected.
People can recycle anything with a plug or a battery for free at these events as well as
all types of waste batteries. Our strong links with community contacts and voluntary
groups proved very effective in communicating and pUblicising these events in the
various towns.
Mayo County Council was honoured at the Repak Awards during National Recycling
Week in October 2012 when WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for
electrical and battery recycling, selected Mayo County Council as a recipient of its
Special Merit Award and as a finalist in the WEEE Ireland Best Participating Local
Authority Category.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection:
Derrinumera and Rathroeen Civic Amenity Centres provide a drop off service for
household hazardous waste such as old paints, pesticides and medicines and during
2012 provided for a mobile household hazardous waste collection in Belmullet. This
"Chemcar" event was very successful with householders throughout the Erris region
using the service.
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Distribution ofIn(ormation
• Environmental
Information leaflets
developed and
distributed
• Dedicated
environment e-mail
address for
complaints and
quenes
• Monthly environmental slot on
Mid-West radio delivering the
environmental message
• Community Radio Castlebar
also used to promote awareness
• Information on the Council's
website is updated regularly and
is an excellent tool for informing
people
www.mayococo.ie/Environment
National Spring Clean
National Spring Clean is Ireland's biggest single anti-litter initiative. It encourages
people from all walks oflife to take pride in their local environment and to take action
against litter. The campaign runs throughout the whole month of April and relies on
the wonderful support from volunteers nationwide. All schools and community
groups were invited to participate in the Spring Clean Campaign and all registered
groups were issued with bags, gloves and litter pickers to assist them in their litter
clean ups.
Christmas Campaign
In January 2012, a Christmas Card Recycling Campaign was held to coincide with the
Christmas Tree Recycling Campaign. The annual Christmas Decoration Competition
for Primary Schools takes place in December to encourage children to make
Christmas decorations for Mayo County Council's Christmas tree from everyday
waste materials. All decorations are displayed in the Reception Area of Aras an
Chontae, Castlebar.
Administration and Implementation of Grant Schemes
• Anti-Litter & Anti Graffiti Grants 2012
This grant scheme is aimed towards organisations that are planning a project to
target anti-litter or anti-graffiti measures. Organisations are invited to apply for
grant aid to co-fund public education and awareness initiatives. Funding was
allocated to twelve organisations for Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti projects in 2012.
• Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund 2012
Local Agenda 21 is a process which facilitates sustainable development at
community level. Fifteen projects taking place throughout Mayo were awarded
funding in 2012. Eligible projects under this scheme support and complement
national environmental policies on waste, biodiversity, climate change, air, water,
and sustainable development.
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The Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system for the Environment Section
provides a reliable and effective system of policing, monitoring and analysing
improper environmental conduct including littering, illegal waste disposal activities
and persistent offenders.
Waste Collection and Recycling
The kerbside waste collection service in the Mayo County Council functional area
continues to be provided by private permitted waste collectors. Mayo County Council
regulates these collectors by means of audit and inspection programme, utilising
enforcement and awareness initiatives.
A network of "Bring Banks" throughout the county allows for the convenient
recovery of bottles and aluminium cans from householders. Over 2,250 tonnes of
glass and over 106 tonnes of aluminium have been recovered this year.
Civic Amenity Sites
Civic amenity sites enable householders to recycle a range of hazardous and nonhazardous
household wastes. Garden waste is now accepted at both centres to enable
recovery of green waste by householders and further assists with diversion of biowaste
from landfill. Rathroeen landfill currently operates a 'Green Waste' composting
facility at its site on the Killala Road, Ballina.
The fee for householders to avail of the use the Civic Amenity site is €3.40 (including
VAT). The Connaught Waste Management Plan 2006 to 2011 identified the need for
additional Civic Amenity sites and a site has been identified in the Belmullet area to
cater for the north of the County. The plans have been drawn up and have been
considered under the Part 8 Planning process.
Waste Collection Permits (WCP)
Previously, Mayo County Council, as one of ten Nominated Authorities in the country
had responsibility for the management and processing of all Waste Collection Permits
for the Connacht Region. As and from 23 r May, 2012, Waste Collection Permits are
now managed and processed on a national shared service basis by the National Waste
Collection Permit Office, based at Offaly County Council, (Tullamore) and Mayo
County Council is no longer a Nominated Authority for this purpose. However, Mayo
County Council continues to be a 'Lead' Authority for the purpose of the Connacht
Waste Management Plan.
Mayo County Council retains responsibility for enforcement of all Waste Collection
Permits having their main business address in County Mayo.
Mayo County Council will also retain responsibility for the validation of all Annual
Environmental Returns for the year 2012 - processed in 2013.
Waste Facility Permits and Certificates of Registration
Mayo County Council continues to process applications for Waste Facility Permits
and Certificates of Registration for the County. A valid application must include
evidence of planning permission or planning exemption for the proposed activity. In
2012, nine applications were received and granted.
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Currently there are twenty six permitted facilities - these include waste transfer
stations, authorised treatment facilities for depollution of end of life vehicles and sites
for the recovery of construction and demolition waste.
The number of applications received for permitted fill sites has increased in 2012,
with significant pre-consultation taking place in relation to many others. The
increased demand for permitted fill sites appears to be related to the preparatory
works for tunnelling at the Shell Ireland site in North Mayo.
Environmental Enforcement
In accordance with EU requirements a "Recommended Minimum Criteria for
Environmental Inspections" (RMCEI) Plan is produced annually. This Plan provides a
blueprint for execution of both routine and non-routine environmental inspections
under the headings of Waste Management and WaterfWastewater monitoring. Each
year the Plan is updated to take into account any new or amended legislation and
national or EU priorities. RMCEI Plans are gradually moving to an 'outcomes' based
format rather than past measures which were primarily based on numbers of
inspections executed. Activities in the Plan include road check points, surveillance,
flyovers and other initiatives. Inter-county check points with Sligo, Galway and
Roscommon County Councils have been completed this year.
One of the main focus areas in 2012 has been that of Food Waste (bio-waste
diversion) compliance and illegal scrap metal activities. With the increased value of
metal on the international market, there continues to be an increase in incidents of
unpermitted operators setting up on unregulated/unpermitted sites. As well as
presenting a potential environmental risk, this illegal activity undermines the
commercial viability of similar authorised collectors and facility operators. The
Enforcement Section has achieved great success in dealing with and eliminating many
of these unauthorised sites. The combination of Environmental Enforcement Officers
out on the ground, successful court cases, media coverage and checkpoints continue to
raise the environmental enforcement profile in the county.
Historic Landfills
Under the Waste Management (Certification of Historic Unlicensed Waste Disposal
and Recovery Activity) Regulations 2008 (SI No. 524 of 2008), Mayo County
Council was obliged to identify all closed landfills (which operated between 1977 and
1996) in the county.
There are five such landfills located at Swinford, Claremorris, Foxford, Charlestown
and Ballyhaunis. Swinford is classified as 'High' Risk, Claremorris as 'Medium' Risk
and the other three as 'Low' Risk.
An application has been made to the Department of Environment, Community and
Local Government for funding of €45,OOO towards the cost of a 'Tier 2' assessment
for the Swinford Site. If approved, this will allow full risk assessment of this site to be
executed in 2013 and thereafter a Certificate of Authorisation application can be made
to the EPA, to include for site rehabilitation works.
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Monitoring of leachate and landfill gas continues at the Claremorris site, as part of ongoing
'Tier 2' assessment works there. These works were previously funded by the
Department of Environment, Community and Local Government under a separate
Pilot Scheme.
Landfills
Mayo County Council is licensed by the EPA to operate two Landfills. They are
located at Derrinumera and Rathroeen. Currently, waste is not being landfilled at
Derrinumera but all residual waste is being diverted to Rathroeen. Tenders for the
provision of a further cell at Rathroeen have been sought. Provision of this
infrastructure has been made through loan charges.
Connacht Waste Management Plan
The European Communities (Waste Directive) Regulations 2011, which transposed
the Waste Framework Directive into Irish law, were signed by the Minister on 31 st
March, 201l. These regulations include a requirement to evaluate existing Waste
Management Plans by 31 s\ December 2012. The evaluation of the Replacement Waste
Management Plan for the Connacht Region 2006-2011 has been completed. The
outcome of the evaluation is that a new Plan will be required for the proposed
enlarged region which comprises the existing Connacht region with Donegal,
Monaghan and Cavan areas.
Water Framework Directive
The Water Framework Directive was transposed into Irish Law by the EC Water
Policy Regulations, 2003. These Regulations established a number of statutory
deadlines for the river basin planning process.
This Directive is an important piece of EU environmental legislation which aims to
improve our water environment. It requires Governments to take a new holistic
approach to managing their country's waters and applies to rivers, lakes, groundwater,
estuaries and coastal waters. Member States must aim to achieve "good" status in all
waters by 2015 and must ensure that status does not deteriorate in any waters.
Ireland is divided into eight River Basin Districts (RBD's) to allow for the coordinated
management and implementation of the Water Framework Directive. Mayo
is part ofthe Western RBD.
Swimming Pools
Mayo County Council is directly involved in the operation of six swimming pools in
the County. In conjunction with the two Town Councils, pools are operated in
Castlebar and Ballina while grants are made to Swimming Pool Committees for the
annual operations at Kilmovee and Ballaghadereen. The swimming pool in
Claremorris is operated by a local committee in conjunction with Mayo County
Council.
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The Council in agreement with the HSE is involved in the maintenance of the
swimming pool at the 0 ' Dwyer Cheshire Home which is available on a limited basis
to the public.
Burial Grounds
With a total of one hundred and fifty six burial grounds in County Mayo, community
groups now maintain one hundred and five of them with a financial contribution given
towards maintenance by Mayo County Council. Community involvement is
encouraged as much as possible and has brought about significant improvements in
the presentation and maintenance of burial grounds.
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Derelict Sites
A survey of all towns and villages was undertaken by Area Staff to update the
position with regard to the registration of all derelict sites. Owners of these sites have
been notified of the Council's requirements to have the sites rendered non derelict. All
sites are entered on the Register of Derelict Sites which is available for public
inspection. There are eighty three sites registered at present. It is intended to introduce
a levy on derelict sites for all prescribed urban areas and valuations of these sites will
be carried out in early 2013.
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Fire Services
One hundred and twenty one retained fire fighters across twelve fire stations
supported by the Chief Fire Officer and his Senior Fire Officers carry out the
Council's functions under Fire Brigade legislation.
Capital Programme:
• Cross molina Fire Station - revised design documents were submitted to the
Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in 2009 and we
are awaiting approval to proceed to Tender Stage.
• Fire Appliances - As part of the Department of the Environment, Community
and Local Government Fire Services Capital Programme (Appliances) for 2012,
approval was granted in relation to a new Class B fire appliance and we expect
delivery of this appliance in early 2013.
• Approval in principle was also obtained from the DECLG for the purchase of an
Incident Command Vehicle and tenders have been sought for same. It is envisaged
that we will take delivery of this vehicle in 2013 subject to the appropriate
sanctions from the DECLG.
Fire Service Training:
Mayo County Council is required to provide regular training for fire personnel as part
of our health and safety obligations. We utilise our own fire behaviour training facility
to provide this training and we also provide training for other local authorities.
Fire Service Charges:
The charge for the attendance of the Fire Brigade for the year 2012 was as follows:
• Attendance at domestic chimney fue: €lS0.00
• Attendance at all other domestic incidents, rate per hour: €7S0.00
• Attendance at all other types of buildings and at all incident types will be based on
a rate per fire appliance per hour. The rate for 2012 is €7S0.00
I recommend that the domestic chimney fire charge of €lS0 be increased to €200 for
2013.
CAMP West
This is an example of a successful shared service in place for several years.
The West Region Fire Control Centre (CAMP West) provides a 24 hour / 7 day /
every day (2417/365) service for members of the public requiring fire service and
other emergency assistance throughout the region of Connaught and Donegal. It also
provides a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) service for the 53 fire station areas
throughout the region. The CAMP West Budget estimate for financial year 2013 is
€2,213,458 which represents a 2.7% reduction on the 2012 budget.
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These costs are funded by contributions from the various Authorities participating in
the CAMP service. Mayo County Councils contribution to CAMP West budget will
be €374,112 in 2013, which also includes station-related communications equipment
maintenance costs.
Mayo Civil Defence
Mayo Civil Defence is a voluntary organisation compnsmg of ninety volunteers
providing support to emergency services and local communities with highly trained
and motivated members whose activities are valued by local communities and front
line emergency services.
Mayo Civil Defence is committed to maintaining an envirorunent which supports its
members in carrying out their duties, displaying a positive and professional image that
reflects well on the organisation at all times.
Water Safety
The most recognisable way to promote water safety at our beaches is by the provision
of lifeguards for the safety of users of the beaches and the Council does this at eleven
of the most popular outdoor water locations in the county during the summer months.
These locations are:
Bertra, Westport
Old Head, Louisburgh
Carramore, Louisburgh
Carrowniskey, Louisburgh
Ross, Killala
Belmullet Shore Rd. Pool
Keem, Achill
Keel, Achill
Silver Strand, Dugort, Achill
Golden Strand, Dugort, Achill
Mulranny
The Council provides defibrillators at all lifeguard stations and all lifeguards
employed are fully qualified as AED operators.
The Council also promotes awareness of water safety primarily by organising water
safety courses in the public pools (CastJebar, Ballina, Claremorris and Westport)
during the winter and at numerous outdoor locations during the summer.
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I RECREATION AND AMENITY
Mayo County Council Arts Service 2012
250 Community Groups and the lives of at least 30,000 people are impacted annually
by the Council's Arts Programme. The long-term value of the work is to leave a
legacy of recognition of the value of arts within the County for current and future
generations.
Arts activities during 2012 included:
• Arts Information, Promotion and Advice;
• Mayo Arts Squad;
• Art in Education Programme;
• Mayo County Council School's Exhibition Programme;
• Writer-in-residence programme;
• Bealtaine;
• 'Landmark' Public Art Programme;
• Mayo Youth Theatre;
• Disability Arts Programme;
• Luisne.
Arts Programme 2012
Mayo Arts Squad:
Established in 1997 with F As support, Mayo County Council's Arts Squad has
continued to provide excellent training in community arts skills for fifteen participants
(from a wide variety of backgrounds) annually. In 2012 the Arts Squad worked
extensively with festivals throughout the county, with community groups,
intercultural groups and with disabled people.
Samhainn Abhainn, Belleek Woods, Ballina ONSIGHTworkshop,
National Museum of Ireland
From May to August 2012, Mayo Arts Squad was again invited by the National
Museum of Ireland, Country Life, to participate in a partnership project called
ONSIGHT.
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This involved all of the Arts Squad participants and arts workers from Mayo
providing regular open arts workshops on the museum grounds, which lead to siting
of original artworks and to an exhibition in the museum cafe. The Arts Squad also
continued to work with the Sanihain Abhainn Festival in Ballina, developing further
the Scarey Walks in Belleek Woods.
Art in Education Programme
Mayo County Council School's Exhibition Programme
There are two exhibitions from the Mayo County Council collection which were
collated especially for primary schools. These exhibitions are on loan to schools for
up to six months. Support workshops are also provided through the arts office by
artists included in the exhibitions and specially designed education packs are available
for teachers and pupils. In 2012, the exhibitions went to four schools. These are two
of the paintings from the school's exhibition programme:
Literature
'Goats', Irma Van Baalen 'Muscari', Deirdre Walsh
Writer-in-Residence Programme
In 2012, Mayo Connty Conncil's writer-in-residence was Eoghan Mac Giolla Bhride,
who carried out an extensive programme of workshops and readings throughout the
county. He worked intensively with writer's groups and in schools and his tour
included Belmullet, Castlebar, Erris, Ballina, Westport, Ballinrobe, Tourmakedy,
BallycastJe and Ballyglass. He also gave a very well-attended Flash Fiction workshop
in Lough Lannagh.
All-Ireland Poetry Day
Mayo County Council Arts Office and Library Service again engaged fully with All­
Ireland Poetry Day in 2012. This year, Mayo poet John Corless visited Clare Island to
give poetry workshops in the school and a public reading in the newly opened library.
Also, in a project which certainly captured the public's imagination, an Inspirational
Poetry Tree was developed and displayed in Castlebar Library. An open call went out
asking the public to provide poems which would give us all a boost; original poems or
a favourite existing poem. The response was extraordinary. Mayo's Poetry Tree also
visited the Rolling Sun Festival in Westport in November.
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Mayo County Council Arts & Library Staff with Artsquad Artist Louisa Sloane,
who designed Mayo's Inspirational Poetry Tree. Castlebar Library.
Arts for Older People
Bealtaine
Mayo County Council Arts Office runs an extensive, interactive programme for older
people throughout the county during the month of May, to mark the annual festival
which celebrates creativity in older age. A major event, Blossoms in May, open to all
Active Retirement Groups was run in Lough Lannagh and featured workshops
(Storytelling, Dance, Visual Art and Photography), a theatre performance of 'The
Three Fat Women of Antibes' and the launch of 'The Green Bough', a collective
publication of images and writing by older people in the county. Other projects
included a community weave in The Sacred Heart Hospital, Castlebar with artist
Merovee Guerin, and Music in Care Settings throughout the county. Approximately
one thousand older people benefitted from the Bealtaine Programme.
Dance and Visual Art Workshops, Part of the Blossoms in May Event - He"ita'ine 2
Public Art & Visual Art:
% for Art:
Mayo County Council has been one of the leading and most proactive Local
Authorities in drawing down and using the % for Art Scheme. Since 1989 over one
hundred commissions have been undertaken. Many new commissions actively engage
with local communities leading to long-term engagement with an artist and artworks
which are well-integrated into the fabric of a community. Highlights of this year's
programme include:
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'Minefield' by Aideen Barry.
Ballina Arts Centre
Launch of 'Minefield', March 2012.
Tour of 'Landmark' Artworks, April
2012
'Landmark' Public Art Programme,
This is a high-profile programme of seven individual contemporary art commissions
and Connect, a professional development programme for local artists. All projects
were launched at a special three day festival style launch event which was well
attended by artists and the pUblic. This programme received much acclaim and was
nominate for two Allianz Business to Arts Awards.
Permanent commissions:
'On Sight', Cleary + Connelly, Lough Lannagh, Castlebar
A series of special, discreet viewing posts, the type usually seen on seafront
promenades, positioned in four locations. Local children via St. Joseph's school,
Castlebar and Castlebar youth group worked closely with the artists to devise and then
film scenes for the locations which are shown on a continuous loop in the
installations.
'Landmarks', Elaine Griffin
A sculpture trail of permanent bronze artworks, specifically related to the area, which
are positioned around the lake at Lough Lannagh.
'Shoes', Elaine Griffin, Lough Lannagh
'Irises', Elaine Griffin, Lough Lannagh
'Bridging Sounds', Fionnuala Hanahoe
This was a temporary installation of sound making devices that were activated by
passers-by as they crossed the new bridge at Lough Lannagh.
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'The Known World', Jennifer Brady,
An experimental nature documentary using images of Lough Lannagh and the family
of Mute Swans that live on it.
Temporary or performance-based commissions:
'Across the Lough', The Performance Corporation
A theatrical experience which took place out on Lough Lannagh. Audiences of just
three people at a time were ferried across the lake in a wooden rowing boat by a
boatman/performer.
'Lough Lannagh Ripples' Matt and Rob Vale was an interactive performance
involving light by the side of the lake. The artists worked with students from St
Gerald's school, Davitt College and members of the Mayo Concert Orchestra in
Castlebar, to choreograph this special once off performance.
Residency:
'Still Life in Green and Red', Ian Wilson
This composer's residency involved him working with and meeting large numbers of
the local community. All the input from the schools and all the interviews made with
people during the residency period form a soundtrack, which is the basis of a 40-
minute work for the ConTempo Quartet. A limited edition CD has been produced and
was available free of charge over the launch weekend. 'Still Life in Green and Red'
was performed at Knock Shrine, Mount St. Michael Secondary School in Claremorris
and Ballintubber Abbey. There was a final performance during the Landmark launch
weekend.
CONNECT - A professional development training programme for local artists was
developed and delivered over the duration of the public art programme. The weekend
included a wide variety of professional development opportunities for artists including
Fake Public Art Panels, a Speed Dating style networking event to meet with many
key individuals in the arts, a Collaborative Practices Seminar involving all
Landmark artists and workshops with Jenny Brady (Peer Critique Workshop for
Moving Image Artists) and Fionnuala Hanahoe (Drawing on Lough Lannagh
Workshop)
A smart phone app was also created, art connect, in partnership with Visual Artists
Ireland, providing useful information for artists and a place to include information
about themselves. All Mayo artists were offered a one year free sUbscription to V AI.
'Remnant' Performance Art Symposium. Ballina. 29 th September 2012
Included performances from three of the most exciting artists working in Ireland
today, Amanda Coogan, Dominic Thorpe and Aideen Barry. A talk from guest
speaker artist, Nigel Rolfe, and a discussion and Q&A session facilitated by Cliodhna
Shaffrey.
Cluid Housing Estate, Claremorris. Sculptural community-based residency,
Yvonne Cullivan.
Installation and launch due by end of2012.
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A small permanent installation of sculptural objects made from resin and stainless
steel, each element containing a small motif, or object, which is specific to each home
on the estate. This work results from a twelve month consultation process with the
residents, including meetings, events, workshops and temporary drawing installations
on the pavements.
Mayo County Council Collection
This collection is comprised of works purchased through exhibitions within the
county including paintings, batik, prints, small sculptural works, photographs etc.
These artworks are hung in public buildings and are often loaned for exhibitions in
Arts Centres and other contexts in the county.
Theatre
Mayo Youth Theatre
Initiated in 1999, through the promotion and support of quality youth theatre, MYT
provides access to drama for those aged 14-22. With twenty five young members
MYT continued to flourish in 2012 with weekly workshops. The group participated in
specialist training and presented their production, 'You didn't hear it from me' to
packed houses in Ballina Arts Centre in May.
Music
Whistleblast Quartet
This partnership project (funded by the Arts Council, National Concert Hall and Mayo
County Council), successfully completed ten interactive music education programmes
in Mayo this year. Each programme culminated in a performance for the wider
community, including the children who had been involved. The response from schools
and communities has been tremendously positive.
Music Generation MAYO
Mayo MEP is a non-profit, non-political partnership which exists to co-ordinate music
services within the county, to ensure equity of access and to develop music education
opportunities for all young people. Mayo was one of the first three counties, along
with Louth and Sligo, to secure funding for music education for 0-18 year olds
through the philanthropic fund established by U2 and The Ireland Funds. The
application from Mayo MEP secured considerable matching funds over three years for
vocal and instrument tuition in the county. The partnership consists of the following
organisations: Mayo County Development Board, Mayo VEC (Lead partner), Mayo
Education Centre, Mayo Community Forum and Mayo County Council Arts
Department and Department of Community and Integrated Development.
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Drum Tutor Phillip Cassidy with Music Generation students.
This has been a very productive year for Music Generation and a school's tuition
programme, after-school's music service, residency programme, Mayo Music Library
and a Youth Music Initiative (Ballina) are well underway. In addition a huge amount
of work has been completed in relation to securing a substantial instrument bank for
the county.
Youth Arts Programme
The Arts Service runs a youth arts programme in November annually, which
specifically addresses the needs of young people across the county. Specialist
provision and master-classes are offered to groups already involved in the arts:
orchestras, choirs, bands, students wishing to pursue a career in theatre or visual art,
drama groups etc. Groups who wish to try a specific art form can do so through the
workshop strand of the programme. In 2012, a special open event, Junk Koutour,
which uses recycled materials to produce art! fashion items was facilitated by Mayo
Artsquad.
Disability Arts Programme
Mayo County Council Arts Office is very proactive in the area of disability and the
arts. A number oflong-term, equality-based projects are funded annually.
• In addition, where possible, opportunities to include disabled people are sought so
that groups of disabled people are invited to participate in other programme
strands.
• Mayo County Council's Artsquad is also inclusive in ethos and up to 40% of
participants are registered disabled.
International Day for Persons with Disabilities:
The Arts Office also funds quality projects with arts/disability organisations to
celebrate International Day for Persons with Disabilities, which is on December 3 rd
annually. This year a further six projects received funding:
In Aras In is Gluaire, Belmullet, Peter Crann is facilitating a series of music and
movement workshops with the Western Care Association. In the Custom House
Studios, Westport, there will be an opportunity for members of the public to attend
the print studio and make prints along with members of the Carrow beg Enterprises
Printmaking Group.
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In the Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, a series of visual arts workshops is being
facilitated by experienced artists with Western Care Castlebar and students from the
Department of Art & Design in GMIT. In the Taco Family Resource Ceutre, The
Luisne Art Project is engaging in a new animation project with Denise McDonagh.
In the Rural Training Centre, Castlebar, artist Tom Meskell is working with an
experienced group making found object sculptures. Also in Castlebar, artist Deirdre
Walsh is working with residents in a long-term care setting.
International Day for Persons with Disabilities projects in Rural Training Centre, Luisne and
Linenhall.
LUISNE
The LUISNE project is a visual arts project which began in 2004. The purpose of this
project is to provide quality artistic experience for a group of service users of the
Crann Mar Resource Centre operated by the Western Care Association. The project is
funded by Western Care and Mayo County Council, with administrative and other
supports provided by TACO. In 2009 a website was developed, www.artluisne.com
This year the group have had successful exhibitions in Tacu Family Resource Centre
(as part of Culture Night) and The Custom House Studios, Westport.
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Culture Night
The Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism and Templebar Cultural Trust extended
an invitation to Mayo County Council to participate in Culture Night in 2009. In a
unique take on the event, Culture Night in Mayo was county wide. In 2012
participation was extended to thirty organisations/venues including arts, heritage and
Irish language groups across the county. Almost two thousand people attended the
free events programmed on the evening.
Culture Night at Comhar Dun Chaochain and Westport
Made in the West, Craft in the Digital Age
Organised by the Arts Office as part of the CISNET, EU creative industries
programme, this event was held in Ballina Arts Centre in June this year. This
successful event also provided a pop-up show-case gallery for Mayo Craftworks, a
new network developed in the county.
support organisations
'Made in the West' event, Ballina 2012
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Arts Grants
The Arts Office provides a wide variety of grants for both professional and nonprofessional
practitioners in all art forms.
• Arts Acts Grants (grants ranging from € ISO to €S,OOO)
• Visual Arts awards (1 exhibition assistance and 13 materials assistance awards)
• MCC Tyrone Guthrie Awards (2 awards)
• Amateur Drama Awards (1 award)
• Music Recording Assistance Awards (2 awards)
Networking and Partnerships
Mayo Artists Network:
A new network for visual artists was established by Mayo Arts Office in 2011 and
continued this year. The network will be supported by MCC Arts Office and
facilitated by the Custom House Studios. Over 100 artists have already registered and
attended network meetings.
Partnership Projects:
A number of arts organisations receive annual funding on a partnership basis with
Mayo County Council. The professional contribution of these organisations towards
the strategic development of the arts in the county is recognised and supported by
Mayo County Council: The Linenhall Arts Centre (Castlebar), The Heinrich Boll
Cottage (Achill), Yew Tree Theatre Company (Ballina), Ballina Arts Centre (Ballina),
Custom House Studios (Westport), Ballinglen Arts Foundation (Ballycastle),
Charlestown Arts Centre (Charlestown) and has Inis Gluaire (Belmullet Arts
Centre). In 2011, €144,000 was dispersed to assist these venues with their
programmes.
Other Partnerships:
Partnerships with other agencies are crucial to continued outreach and success. The
Arts Service has developed and fostered good working partnerships with: other
sections within Mayo County Council, other LA arts offices, Western Care
Association, FAs, Health Service Executive Western Area, Age & Opportunity, The
Arts Council, Mayo Education Centre & Schools, Sacred Heart Hospital, Community
Development Projects, Mayo VEC, Music Generation, Udaras Na Gaeltachta, Irish
Writer's Centre, Irish Music Rights Organisation and Neighbour Youth Projects
among others.
The Arts Service will continue to support artists and arts practitioners who live and
work in Mayo in order to maximise their creative potential. The support of those who
make art and are involved in the arts, at whatever level, continues to be the core of a
progressive and responsive service.
Mayo County Library Service
In 2012 Mayo County Library lent 621,000 books to 27,000 members. This represents
an increase in usage of over 8% on the 2011 figures.
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The library also provides a local history service, a genealogy service, a website and a
wide ranging programme of cultural events every year. In addition new services such
as downloadable books, a smart phone service, online newspapers and social
networking are now provided. A new library for Swinford will open early in 2012.
Mayo libraries attracted 367,000 visits in 2011 which is far in excess of any other
cultural or heritage organisation in the county.
Cultural Programme
Mayo Library runs an extensive cultural programme which is expanding annually. In
2012 approximately 300 events were held in libraries in the county. Highlights
included:
Castlebar Library:
• Talks on the environment and Nano Technology for Engineering Week
• 'The Flame and the Candle' book launch by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
• Art Exhibition by local artist Jim Bums.
• Knock - and still they come' by Fr Colm Kilcoyne-book launched by RTE's
Mary Kennedy
• Old Sport Photographs of Mayo - talk and exhibition by Liam Lyons
• "From Kells to Kindle: Materials and Techniques in Book Production
through the ages" exhibition by GMIT students.
• International Day against Homophobia & Transphobia information display
• Biodiversity Seminar for Heritage Week
• Reading by Writer in Residence Eoghan Mac Goilla Bhride
• Bealtaine in the Library - Library Tours for older people
• Travellers Support Group craft circle banner display
• 'Do 1 Thing Campaign' -Book display (creating awareness for refugees and
asylum seekers)
• 'Jackson' by M.J Ginnelly, Book Launch
• Poetry Tree on display in the library for the month of October.
• Art Exhibition by local artist Bernadette Keaveney,
• Study Hour for Polish children.
• Western Region Drugs Task Force Display.
• Poetry and carols night as part of Heart of Castlebar Festival.
• Regular computer sessions for the Adult Learning Network, the elderly,
teachers' groups, Irish Rural Link and REHAB students are held in the library.
• Castlebar Book Club meets in the library every month.
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Mayo County library
Ballina Library:
• Arts exhibitions by Patricia Perkins and Noel Hanly
• Ballina Music Circle meets monthly in the library
• Mayo North garden and Flower Club -open evening
• The Stitch & Bitch Knitting Circle meet every Tuesday night in the library
• The Active Retirement Musicians group use the library as a venue to practice
• Free computer courses for Over 55's in the library
• Engineering as a career- talk for Engineers Week
• Computer classes - provided by Irish Rural Link
• Ballina ICA - federation days in the library
• International Day against Homophobia & Transphobia information display
• Mayo North East Leader - regular workshops on re-skilling for business
• Peace, Love and Hope - quilt display
• At the end of the day by Paul Holmes - book launch
• Excavations in Connaught - talk by Dr. Jean 0 Dowd, NUIG.
• Ballina X Factor talent competition applications.
The Time to Read Programme is Ireland's first business to education national
reading initiative. It provides students in 2nd class with the opportunity to receive
reading support from a business volunteer. The progranune aims to increase the
enjoyment of, and confidence in reading whilst encouraging self-discovery for the
participating children. Ballina Library is one ofthe venues chosen for the progranune.
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Time to Read participants with their volunteers, teachers, parents and library staff on a
recent visit to Ballina Library
Culture Night in Ballina Library
This year for Culture Night, September 21 st, Ballina Library hosted the Ballina Guild
of the Irish Countrywomen' s Association. An exhibition of craftwork by the Guild
with demonstrations of crafts, including Knitting, Crochet, Tweed-work, Cardmaking,
Quilting, Embroidery and Tatting, was held in the library.
Guild members with Ballina Library Staff on Culture Night 2012
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Grow it Yourself Ireland
The Ballina Grow it Yourself Ireland Group meet every month in Ballina Library
with the aim of inspiring and empowering people to grow their own food by bringing
them together in community groups and online to share tips, advice and expertise.
Beehive Drama Group
The Beehive Drama Group is a group of adults with learning difficulties who visit
Ballina Library weekly. The group under the supervision of theatre artist Stephen
Doyle engages in role play and improvisation sessions with the view that through
drama the participants are better able to integrate into society and also enhance their
personal development.
Some members of the Beehive Drama Group with their advisor Stephen Doyle
Wallace Bicentenary Celebrations in Ballina
To mark the birth two hundred years ago of William Vincent Wallace, Ballina Library
hosted a unique exhibition of information and memorabilia related to the great
composer. The exhibition ran in conjunction with a number of other events
culminating with a concert in Ballina Cathedral on September 16 th As part of the
celebrations the library also hosted an illustrated talk on the life and times of this
extraordinary musician who has such strong links with Ballina.
Westport Library
• An afternoon with author Judi Curtin in Library as part of Rolling Sun Festival
• Architectural exhibition held in Library as part of Westport Arts Festival
• Civic Trust Exhibition
• Age Action computer classes held over the year.
• Talk on health: Alexander Technique
• Exhibition on Local heritage as part of Heritage Week
• Talk on Bats for Heritage Week
• The Gathering: section filmed in Library with Jean Butler
• Exhibition from Tir na nOg Playschool
• Westport Art and Design Exhibition
• Storyteller, Sheena Duffy ag learnh Ie Seachtain na Gaeilge,
• Exhibition dealing with Homophobia and how to combat same
• Story time every Tuesday
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Other Events
Titanic Exhibition - to commemorate the sinking of the Titanic 100 years ago the
library put together a major exhibition on the event which toured Castlebar, Ballina
and Claremorris Libraries. The library also worked with the Addergoole
Commemorative Committee in preparing for their commemorative week.
Dickens at 200: an exhibition to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of novelist,
Charles Dickens, which included critical analysis of his work in various formats plus
some original artwork from his books - ran in Castiebar, Ballina and Westport
Libraries.
The Gathering Postcards: As part of The Gathering initiative, the library produced a
series of historic postcard utilising images from its history collections to promote
visits to the country in 2013. Each card shows a town in Mayo today and as it was
over 100 years ago. These postcards will be given to public representatives, local
businesses, community groups and other interested parties to be sent to contacts
abroad who have not visited Ireland for a long period.
King Sirtel a d KDO~ Street, ll4llina.
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Children's Programme
The library runs a wide range of events for children throughout the year from story
hours and competitions to author visits and workshops. The highlight of the year is
the month-long Children's Book Festival in October which comprises events attended
for children including:
Pet care demonstrations,
An on-line short story competition,
Library Quizzes,
Talk on the environment,
Spooky Story-time for Halloween- in Ballina and Crossmolina Library.
Prizewinners in the Mayo library on-line short story competition
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A Reading For Fun Initiative was run in Belmullet in conjunction with St Brendan's
College, The VEC and the National Schools in the Erris Region. Over 300 Students
took part in this scheme the main aim of which was to encourage reading and improve
literacy
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Reading/or Fun Participants
I CT Initiatives
Access to online library services via smartphones
Library members can now access Mayo County Library services via iPhone, iPod
Touch and iPad and Android phones. Members can search the catalogue, view books,
check their accounts and reserve items.
Audiobook Download Service
This service was introduced in 2011 and has now expanded to provide access to over
1,000 audiobooks, which can be downloaded free. Library members can download up
to 10 books at anyone time and listen to them on computer or transfer to an mp3
player or iPod.
Facebook, Twitter and eZine
Mayo Library provides up-to-the minute information on its events and services on
Facebook and Twitter. The library also produces an electronic magazine which is sent
to over 3000 homes on a regular basis. SMS Messaging is used to notify borrowers
about overdue books, requested items and library events via text message.
WiFi
Wifi access is now available in Castlebar, Ballina, Westport, Claremorris,
Ballyhaunis, Ballinrobe, Kiltimagh, Belmullet and Swinford libraries.
Mayo Maps Online
A new enhanced version of Mayo Maps Online, based on a Goog\e Maps interface, is
now available.
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This integrated system provides access to the 1838 Ordnance Survey maps, Bald's
map of Mayo and maps of the Lynch-Blosse estates covering the Balla-Claremorris
area. In addition to the facility to browse and search maps, links are provided to
additional information on Mayo places, including 1901 Census data, Griffith's
Valuation, Tourism Survey from the 1940's and place name information.
Postcards of Mayo
Mayo County Library provides online access to its historical postcard collection
showing views of Mayo towns from the early to mid 20 th century.
Historical Newspaper Illustrations
This was a new addition to the Local Studies section of the Mayo County Library
website in 2012. These illustrations date mainly from the mid to late 19th century and
the majority are from "The Illustrated London News" and "The Graphic". They
provide a contemporary pictorial view of some of the most significant episodes in
Irish history: the Famine, the Land War, Michael Davitt and Boycott.
Other Online Services
• The Famine in Mayo: a portrait from contemporary sources online
• In Humbert's Footsteps: 1798 & the Year of the French,
• Mayo People - lives of famous people from the county
• Map of The Clans of Mayo
• Book Review section - updated monthly
Acquisitions and Donations
• The Foundation, Rise and Decline of Newport Pratt County Mayo. M.A.thesis by
John C. Moore 2010. Donated by the author.
• Muckanagh Parke: Bridging the Years by Martin and Eileen Bolger. 2012.
Donated by the authors.
• Achonry and Its Churches, from the Sixth Century to the Third Millennium by Fr.
Liam Swords.
• Milestones 1911-2011: 100 Years of St. Colman's Church and the Story of a
Parish.
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o Taispeantas Caorach Acla1986-20ll.
o The Veiled Woman of Achill: Island Outrage & a Playboy Drama by Patricia
Byrne 2012. Donated by the author.
o Tour in Connemara and the Martins of Ballynahinch by Maria Edgeworth. 1950.
o
A Report of the Case of Little and Clarke Against Wingfield and Others Tried at
Castlebar 1857.
o Achill's Eva O'Flaherty: Forgotten Island Heroine by Mary J. Murphy. 2012.
Donated by the author.
o Callow Church 1812-2012: The Church and Its Community 2012.
o Cathair na Mart: Journal of the Westport Historical Society 2012.
o Amazing Mayo Stories by Terry Reilly. 2012.
o Roots and Branches: A History of the Hughes Family ofIslandeady edited by Sam
Suttle. Donated Sam Suttle.
o Tracing the Forde Ancestry: Mount Taffe-Killasser-Balla by Brendan Forde. 2012
o
Valuation Office House Book 1842. Castlebar Town. Transcriptions by Joe
McDermott 2012. Donated by Joe McDermott.
o Conquest and Land in Ireland: The Transplantation to Connacht, 1649-1680 by
John Cunningham. 2011.
o The Flame and the Candle: War in Mayo 1919-1924 by Dominic Price. 2012.
o Parke and Turlough Yesterday and Today 1911 -2011.
o Francoise Henry in Co. Mayo: The Inniskea Journals by Janet T. Marquardt. 2012.
o The West of Ireland: New Perspectives on the Nineteenth Century edited by Carla
King and Conor McNamara. 2011.
o The Open Door: Personal Stories that Weave Together to Form a Rich Tapestry of
Everyday Life in 1930'2 to 1960's Ireland compiled by Kathleen Browne 2012.
oQuin / O'Quin: A History by Louis Quinn 2010.
o Breaking Ground: Reports on the Excavations of Burials by the National Museum
of Ireland, 1927-2006 edited by Mary Cahill and Maeve Sikora.2011.
o Atlas of the Great Irish Famine edited by John Crowley etc. 2012.
o Irish Country Houses: A Chronicle of Change by David Hicks 2012.
o Mayo: 60 Years of Thrills and Spills.
o Shadows of the Eagle: A Collection of Verse by Paddy Guthrie. 2012.
o Leaves from a Diary by Noreen Gannon. 2012.
o The Light that Never Goes Out: The Life of Father Joe Foy P.P. 1841-1918 by
Jim Maguire. 2012.
o Mayo Libraries: Memories, Tales and Anecdotes by Mary Gavin. 2011.
o Microfilm: Mayo News 2010 & 2011 , Western People 2011.
Mayo County Committee of Agriculture Minute Books 1901 -1988.
This important collection of historical material relating to life in rural Ireland was
acquired by Mayo County Library in 2012. The collection was presented to the library
service by Peter Leonard, Teagasc Acting Regional Manager for Mayo on behalf of
the organisation.
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Healthy Reading Scheme
The library service runs a Mayo Healthy Reading Scheme in conjunction with the
HSE. This is an initiative designed to guide individuals in their choice of self-help
books which can then be used in tandem with treatment made by a health
professional.
School's Library Service
Mayo County Library experienced a substantial increase in demand for children's
literacy services from both parents and Learning SupportJResource teachers. The
library is continuing to provide an active Special Needs Service to all Learning
Support and Special Needs teachers. Developments include:
• Information workshops for parents of children with reading difficulties -as part of
the collaborative literacy project between Mayo County Library and HSE West
Speech & Language Therapy Service - six workshops provided in 2012.
• Mayo Library worked on the compilation of book lists for the roll out of the
Schools' Business Partnership 'Time to Read' programme nationally in Sept. This
is a reading enhancement programme that aims to positively impact on
educational inclusion in Ireland.
• The school library service took part in 'Supporting Literacy & Numeracy Skills
from 0-12 years' seminar in conjunction with the National Adult Literacy Agency.
Jackie Clarke Library
Work on the design of the Jackie Clarke Collection Exhibition commenced in 2012.
Martello Media were awarded the contract to fit out of the newly restored former
Provincial Bank. The Garden was refurbished and designed by Mitchell & Associates
using the original Victorian layout. Native Irish planting some of which was supplied
by Seed Savers was introduced to the garden. The converted centre opened to the
public on 14 December 2012.
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An Open Day took place as part of National Heritage Week in August. The Collection
was awarded a grant by the Heritage Council to undertake a Community Focus project
with a cross section of the local community which ran from May to November. A
grant was also awarded by Culture Ireland for an exhibition in the American Irish
Historical Society, New York. The exhibition, Island: Drawing Conclusions Mapping
the Irish, was a partnership by the Jackie Clarke Collection with the American Irish
Historical Society and the Linenhall Library, Belfast. A promotional stand was
displayed at the Irish Embassy's Washington DC St Patrick's Day event in March and
an illustrated lecture on the Collection was given by Director Sinead McCoo1e at the
Irish Embassy on 13 June.
Heritage
The Mayo Heritage Plan 2011- 2016, the second for the county, was launched by
Mayo County Council in November 2012. The County Mayo Heritage Plan is a
strategic document, dealing with heritage issues at a countywide level. It aims to build
on the achievements of the first plan. The broad objectives of the plan are to identify,
raise awareness of and promote the conservation of the built, natural and cultural
heritage of the county. The plan contains almost 60 actions, which aim to achieve
these objectives. Each year an annual work programme is developed, setting out the
actions/projects to be undertaken in order to meet the objectives of the five-year
strategic Plan.
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I AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELFARE
Piers & Harbours
Mayo has 78 marine structures varying dramatically in size, scale and usage which
help sustain and underpin the peripheral communities along the coast of Mayo.
During 2012, as well as providing essential maintenance and repairs to all these
structures, and maintain all navigational aids, cranes and visitors moorings, Mayo
County Council in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine,
carried out further improvements at Kilcummin, Ballina, Killala, Newport Quay and
Purteen. Mayo County Council contributed 25% towards the total cost of these
projects.
Location Description Department Mayo Co Co Total
Grant Contribution
€ € €
Ki1cummin Development of a slipway, 112,500 37,500 150,000
turning area and for
repair/reconstruction of
breakwater wall
Ballina Replace the aids to navigation 112,500 37,500 150,000
Harbour on the approach to the
harbour and for the regulation
of existing moorings within
the harbour area.
Killala Repair/reconstruction of a 105,000 35,000 140,000
Harbour further stretch of harbour wall
and development of parking
areas.
Newport Repair quay wall 60,000 20,000 80,000
Quay
Purteen Repair to pier wall and pier 111,750 37,250 149,000
deck
Total 501,750 167,250 669,000
Furthermore, Mayo County Council, in partnership with the Department of,
Arts,Heritage and the Gaeltacht, carried out improvements to navigational aids and
lighting at Roonagh Pier at a total cost of €75,000 with 25% (€ 18,750) contribution
from Mayo County Council. Mayo County Council has also supported and secured a
foreshore lease for a new pontoon in Rosmoney which is due to be installed in early
2013.
In 2013 budget €350,000 has been provided for essential maintenance to carry out
necessary safety works and maintain essential services on all marine structures, and a
sum of €30,000 has been provided for coastal protection measures. Mayo County
Council will continue to seek grant aid from both Departments to further improve
marine infrastructure in 2013.
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Higher Education Grants
Student Universal Support Ireland (SUS!) are processing all new Student Grant
applications, including applications from existing students changing their courses or
progressing to new courses (be they add-on courses or otherwise), from the 2012/13
academic year onwards. SUS I are also paying Student Grants to all new applicants
who are awarded grants in 2012/13, subject to confirmation and verification of
attendance.
Mayo County Council continue to process renewal Student Grant applications for
students to whom they have already awarded grants until such time as those students
have completed their current courses and will continue to pay these renewal students
in the normal manner subject to confirmation and verification of attendance.
The Student Grant Scheme 2012 was released to Mayo County Council by the
Department of Education and Skills on 11 June, 2012.
As at 14 December, 2012, Mayo County Council have received 1,108 Student Grant
renewal applications.
Veterinary Department - Food Safety and Animal Welfare
The objective of the Mayo County Council Veterinary Department is to work with
local Food Business Operators to help them achieve and maintain the required
standards of food safety. This service is actively involved in combating zoonotic
diseases i.e. diseases transmittable between animals and humans. It is also responsible
for the areas of Dog Control and Horse Control, and is involved directly in the
eradication and control of notifiable diseases. The Section plays an advisory role to
the planning and environmental functions of the Council. The Veterinary Department
actively contributes to Mayo County Council's corporate goal by making the county
an even safer place to live, visit and work in.
• Food Safety
The food safety work is carried out under a Service Contract with the Food Safety
Authority of Ireland (FSAJ), with particular emphasis on hygiene and traceability.
There are nine small meat-manufacturing premises within the County which produce
a range of products including bacon products, sausages, black and white puddings,
luncheon rolls and cooked hams, minced meat and cuts of chicken. They supply local
shops and supermarkets, as well as with manufacturing products for other Food
Business Operations around the country. Some are now considering supplying
international markets. All small meat-processing premises are inspected and
monitored on a regular basis.
There are sixteen abattoirs in the County and they employ thirty three licensed
slaughter men. The veterinary staff carry out ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection
on every animal slaughtered in these abattoirs in County Mayo, as well as overseeing
general conditions of operational and structural hygiene.
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• Dog/Horse Control Service
In Mayo, the Dog Control Service is provided directly by Mayo County Council.
Mayo County Council has responsibility for implementing the Control of Dogs Acts
and Regulations with responsibility for safety of people and protecting people's
property (e.g. livestock) from out of control dogs.
Control of Dogs Regulations 1998 are in place which require specific breeds of dogs
to be securely muzzled and to be kept on a leash when in a public place. Such dogs at
all times must wear a collar with the name and address of the owner inscribed on it.
Guard Dog Regulations require an owner of guard dogs to have them registered and
implanted with a permanent identification. Under the above Regulations any
person/company using guard dogs is required to register the kennels with Mayo
County Council.
Dog owners can licence their dog or renew their dog licences on line at
www.mayococo.ie Licences can also be purchased from the offices of Mayo County
Councilor at any Post Office in the County.
It is the policy of Mayo County Council to re-home as many dogs as is possible. The
dogs are vaccinated, micro-chipped and temperament tested before going to their new
owner. The number of dogs re-homed in 2012 is 95. The Council provides a Dog
Shelter at Mumeen, Claremorris.
There are increasing numbers of stray/abandoned horses and these are taken to a
pound in Cloongoona, Claremorris and as many as possible are re-homed. In 2012 so
far 163 horses have been re-homed.
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I MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES I
Corporate Plan
Mayo County Council, in accordance with Section 134 of the Local Government Act
2001, adopted a Corporate Plan in December 2009.
In accordance with Section 134, Sub-section 11 of the Local Government Act, 2001,
regarding Corporate Plans, Mayo County Council is required to prepare an annual
progress report in respect of our Corporate Plan and such report is to be submitted to
the Elected Council at the same time as the Council's Draft Budget. This Budget
Report shall be taken to incorporate the progress report on the Corporate Plan in
compliance with the Local Government Act.
Cultural, Education, Heritage & Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy
Committee
The members of Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy
Committee are;
Cllr. Al McDonnell (Chairman)
CIlr. Peter Flynn
Cllr. Eugene McCormack
Cllr. Joe Mellett
Cllr. Peter Clarke
Cllr. Margaret Adams
Cllr. Cyril Burke
Ms. Mary G. Duffy
Mr. PJ. Lynn
Mr. Tony Deffely
Mr. Joe Queenan
The Cultural, Education, Heritage and Corporate Affairs Strategic Policy Committee
held four meetings during 2012 and discussed the following issues;
• Student Grants for 2012/ 13
• Various actions under Mayo Heritage Plan
• Committee policy actions for 2012
• The 1940 Schools Research Project for County Mayo
• Commemoration Strategy
• Mayo Biodiversity
• Mayo Hedgerows
• Mayo Heritage Plan
• Books programme
• Arts in Mayo
• Libraries in Mayo
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Information Communications Technologies aCTs)
We continue to work with our back office suppliers in particular, to consolidate costs
in areas such as Data Security/Storage, Anti Virus and Firewall protection, Mail,
ArcGis, MapInfo, Mapping and Communication costs.
In association with CMoD and the National Framework Agreements we will tender
again for our Mobile and Fixed Line requirements and we expect to achieve further
savings in this area effective from January 20l3.
Consolidation of our production server fleet through the use of our internal cloud
computing infrastructure is continuing with resulting savings in power consumption,
licensing costs, reduced hardware requirements, reduced downtime and improved
administrative efficiency.
Our Web Team continue to grow and expand the www.rnayo.ie web site which, since
its launch in 2011 has proved to be a huge success with the Mayo Diaspora worldwide
and continues to grow its membership daily.
In 2012 we continued to enhance and upgrade our key internal systems and our main
emphasis is putting online systems in place to support our customers and to make it as
easy and convenient as possible for them to conduct business with Mayo County
Council and our Town Councils.
We retained our ISO 27001 accreditation in 2012 and still remain the only Local
Authority in Ireland to hold such a distinction. Mayo County Council is well
positioned to meet the ICT challenges which face us in 20l3.
Safety, Health and Welfare
Mayo County Council takes a proactive approach in managing safety, health and
welfare in all activities and a programme of continual transformation and
improvement is underway. This programme impacts on all our activities and on
activities undertaken by third parties working on behalf of the council such as
contractors and has imposed a considerable burden in terms of planning and
compliance costs.
In 20 l3 Mayo County Council will continue to proactively implement a safety culture
to ensure the safety, health and welfare of all our employees and other persons
affected by our works by ensuring all works are carried out in a planned and safely
managed manner.
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Motor Taxation
From January 2013, all driver licences and learner permits will be in credit card size
format as part of the EU Directive 2006/ 126/EU. The Council will continue to process
all driving licence and learner permit applications under a Service Level Agreement
with the Road Safety Authority until at least September 2013.
Through its National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the Road Safety Authority will
produce, on the basis of the information transmitted by Mayo County Council, all
new, replacement and renewal driver licences and learner permits in this new format
from 19 January 2013.
The new licence will be standardised across all EU Member States and will be easily
recognisable througbout Europe.
Castlebar Regional Training Centre
This Centre is a good example of a successful shared service in place for many years.
Three hundred training courses and seminars delivering over 3,023 training days were
provided in 2012. Participants included local authority staff, group water scheme staff
and private sector employees. The Training Centre continues to operate on a selffinancing
basis with no cost to Mayo County Council.
Oifig na Gaeilge
Cothaionn agus cuireann Oifig na Gaeilge usaid na gaeilge chun cinn i gContae
Mhaigb Eo agus cabhraionn si Ie forbairt agus Ie cur chun feidhme bheartas teanga
Udaras Aitiuil Mhaigb Eo.
Is Contae Gaeltachta e Maigh Eo Ie pobal beornhar labhartha Gaeilge. Ta ceantair
Ghaeltachta Iorrais, Acla agus Thuar Mhic Eadaigh saibhir Ie seanchas,
scribhneoireacht, ceol, suiornhanna stairiula agus seandalaiochta, agus nios tabhachtai
fas, is ceantair labhartha Ghaeilge iad.
Tugadh Ie fios ins an Daonairearnh is deireanai (2011) go bhfuil Gaeilge ag 45.5%
den Chontae, ni hamhain sin ach gurbh e Maigh Eo an 4u contae is rna ina labhraitear
Gaeilge taobh amuigh den charas scoile, agus gurbh e Caislean an Bharraigh an 4u
baile is rna, taobh amuigh den Ghaeltacht, ina usaidtear Gaeilge go rialta taobh
amuigb den charas scoile.
Innovation Project
It is proposed to continue the programme to provide energy efficiency upgrades and to
install renewable technology where appropriate in Council buildings in 2013 and to
carry out works to concentrate on the main energy users which are space heating,
Iigbting and the provision of hot water.
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It is further proposed to survey and price further lighting efficiency upgrades early in
2013 and investigate and price solar panels for hot water.
We will also proceed with a programme of placing as many of our services online as
is possible thereby giving 24/7/365 access to the public and we will put in place
'jixyour street' for Mayo County Council early in 2013.
Non Principle Private Residence Charge
The Local Government (Charges) Act 2009 introduced a Non Principle Private
Residence Charge on residential properties not the principle private residence of their
owner or owners.
Mayo County Council have 10,759 properties recorded being non principle private
residences in the County inclusive of the Town Council areas of Ballina, Castlebar
and Westport.
There has been a slight increase on the recorded figure from the first year of2009.
The charge is payable to a national NPPR Bureau with the value of the charge being
returned to the Local Authority where the property is situated.
It is expected that €l. 7m will be collected in the functional area of Mayo County
Council in 2012.
It is the intention under the Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012 that this charge
remain in 2013.
Household Charge
The Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 introduced a household charge
in 2012, payable on all residential property subject to some exclusions and
exemptions.
The charge was payable to a national Household Charge Bureau with the proceeds
forming part ofthe Local Government Fund.
The Household Charge was paid on approximately 38,000 properties in County Mayo,
which was 76% ofliable properties in the County.
The Finance (Local Property Tax) Bill 2012 intends to abolish the Household Charge
in 2013 and introduce a local property tax collected by the Revenue Commissioners.
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Conclusion
It is clear that 2013 will see an acceleration in the pace of change in the Local
Government system. The move to establish Irish Water, the amalgamation of Town
and County Councils, the transition from household charge to local property tax and
the move to consolidate both enterprise support and future community and rural
development programmes within the Local Authority system, are headline challenges
in what promises to be a very busy and exciting year ahead. In order to maximise the
benefits for this County and this Council it will be necessary for the continued
goodwill and hard work of our dedicated staff and for the positive and supportive
engagement of our Elected Members to focus on what is best for this county. I look
forward to working with you and facing these in 2013.
I am attaching the Draft Budget for your approval. This Budget is the first step in
enabling the process of consolidation, community support and the continued
development of our county in 2013.
I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to the Cathaoirleach and the members of
the Council for their continuing support and co-operation. Our appreciation is also, as
always, due to our ratepayers and customers, whose support is essential in these
difficult economic circumstances. A special thanks also to those who registered their
properties and paid the Household Charge during the year.
My particular thanks are due to Mr. Peter Duggan, Head of Finance, the Directors of
Services and all of the loyal dedicated staff of the Council for their support during
these past twelve months.
I look forward to your continued support in the course of2013.
,
Peter Hynes,
COUNTY MANAGER.
19 1h December, 2012
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MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL
ADOPTED BUDGET 2013
BUDGET TABLES

DIVISION A HOUSING AND BUILDING
PAGEl
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 201 3
MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING UNITS
GENERAL REPAIRS 400,000 400,000 400,000
CASUAL VACANCIES 400,000 5 10,7 10 400,000
ESTATE MANAGEMENT 50,000 50,000 50,000
STRUCTURAL REPAIRS SCHEME 21 0,000 206,000 205,000
LOCAL PROPERTY TAX 0 0 75,000
OTIlER WORKS 125000 125000 125 000
SUB-TOTAL 1,185000 1 291,710 1255,000
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
RENTAL ACCOMMODATION SCH EME 5,496,000 4,485,240 5,740,600
LEASING 245,000 121 ,300 351 ,000
HOUSING GRANT SCIlEMES 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000
ACCOMMODA TION FOR HOMELESS 86,000 86,000 86,000
CONTRIBUTIONS TO 1I0USING SOCIETIES 99,160 99,160 99,160
SUB-TOTAL 8,426160 7291700 8776760
HOUSING LOAN CIlARGES & COSTS
SALARIES 12 1,300 73,600 67,800
1I0USE PURCIIASE LOANS 1,300,000 1, 140,000 1,100,000
VOLUNTARY IJOUSING LOANS 525,000 520,000 500,000
SHARED OWN ERSH IP LOANS 160,000 145,000 150,400
LEASI NG LOANS 0 12,000 10,500
OTHER HOUSING LOANS 380,000 64,475 4,500
MORTGAG E PROTECTION PREMI UM 200,000 170,000 200,000
LEGAL AND OTHER EXPENSES 35,000 32,000 30,000
SUB-TOTAL 2,721 ,300 2,1 57,075 2063,200
RENT COLLECTION
SALARIES 158,979 159,742 172,193
BILL PA Y COSTS 45,000 41 ,500 40,000
LEGAL AND OTHER EXPENSES 10,000 10,000 10,000
SUB-TOTAL 213.979 211242 222193
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARI ES 65,322 65,970 20,9 10
INSURANCE 70,000 70,000 65,000
LEGAL EXPENSES 25,000 25,000 25,000
SOCIAL WORKERS SALARIES/EXPENSES 186,700 189, 100 188,100
OTHER EXPENSES 20,000 15,000 15,000
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 1,442,675 1,334,503 1,360,103
AREA OFFICE SALARI ES 1,557,633 1,513,11 3 1,502,6 11
SUB-TOTAL 3,367,330 3212,686 3176 724
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 15913,769 14164,413 15.493877

DIVISION B ROAD TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY
PAGE3
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTfURN BUDGET
20 12 2012 2013
NATIONAL ROADS
NATIONAL PRIMARY ROADS MA INTENANCE 666,948 676,356 676,356
NATIONAL SECONDARY ROADS MA INTENANCE \,03 1,984 839,721 839,721
SUB-TOTAL t 698932 1516077 1 516077
REGIONAL ROADS
MAINTENANCE GRANTS 3,630,660 3,663,636 3,663,636
IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 6,308,684 3,387,653 3,387,653
SUB-TOTAL 9939344 7051289 7051 289
LOCAL ROADS
MAINTENANC E GRANTS 3,337,345 3,484,845 3,484,845
IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 9, III ,4 14 8,309,670 8,309,670
MAINTENANCE OWN RESOURCES 3,475,000 3,475,000 3,000,000
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES 657,000 0 0
SUB-TOTAL 16,580,759 15269 515 1479451S
ROAD SAFETY & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
ROAD SAFETY 95,000 95,000 90,000
LOW COST SAFETY GRANTS t 84,000 190,000 190,000
PA Y AND DISPLAY 345,000 345,000 345,000
CAR PARKING LOAN CHARGES 0 57000 247400
SUB-TOTAL 624000 687000 872 400
PUBLIC LIGHTING
NATIONAL PRIMARY ROAllS 90,417 90,417 90,4 17
NATIONAL SECONDARY ROADS 78,229 95,000 95,000
OTHER ROUTES 1,021,354 9 \9,583 920,000
OTHER ROUTES - TOWN COUNCILS 300000 0 0
SUB-TOTAL 1,490000 1105000 1105417
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 237,889 243,662 249,747
TRAVELLING EXPENSES 10,000 13,000 10,000
PRINTING, STATIONERY ANll ADVE RTISING 2,000 \,000 \,000
INSURANCE 500 300 300
PRIVATE WORKS 700,000 500,000 500,000
ROAD OPENINGS 300,000 200,000 200,000
REGIONAL DESIGN OFFICE - LOAN CHARGES 80,000 80,000 80,000
COUNTV DESIGN OFFICE 735,000 735,000 650,000
OTHER EXPENSES 3,000 11,000 3,000
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 3,555,858 3,245,883 3,335,462
AREA m 'FICE SALARIES 1 499 902 1422 112 1 477 522
SUB-TOTAL 7124149 6451 957 6507031
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 37457184 32080838 3J 846729

DIVISION C WATER SERVICES
PAGES
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES
2012 2012 2013
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 7,253,000 7,600,000 7,700,000
TESTING OF WATER SUPPLIES 97,000 107,000 100,000
LOAN CHARGES 425,000 425,500 436,000
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 60,000 30,000 50,000
INSURANCE 75,000 112,648 105,000
SUB-TOTAL 7,910,000 8,275,J48 8,391 000
PUBLIC SEWERAGE SCHEMES
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5,916,000 5,900,000 5,800,000
LOAN CHARGES 425,000 425,500 436,000
PREVENTATIVE MAINT, / PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 50,000 70,000 60,000
WASTE WATER DISCHARGE LICENCE 50,000 50,000 50,000
INSURANCE 80,000 79,474 73,000
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES 50,000 50,722 45,000
SUB-TOTAL 6,571,000 6,575,696 6,464,000
COLLECTION OF WATER & WASTE WATER CHAKGES
SALARIES 469,549 463,642 466,103
METER READING AND MAINTENANCE 485,000 375,000 385,000
OFFICE COSTS 55,000 55,000 50,000
LOAN CHARGES NON DOMESTIC METERING 430,000 424,000 464,000
WATER CONSERVATION 100,000 110,000 200,000
LEGAL EXPENSES 5,000 5,000 5,000
SUB-TOTAL 1,544,549 1,432,642 1,570,103
PRIVATE SCHEMES
GROUP WATER SCHEMES SUBSIDY 3,500,000 3,800,000 3,800,000
ADMINISTRATION OF GROUP SCHEMES 500,000 470,000 470,000
SUD-TOTAL 4,000,000 4,270,000 4,270,000
ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS
SALARIES 601,670 715,370 813,755
TRAVELLING EXPENSES 25,000 27,000 25,000
OTHER EXPENSES 8,000 14,000 8,000
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 2,883,247 2,649,794 2,709,134
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 760,713 720,169 772,401
SUB-TOTAL 4,278,630 4,126,333 4,328,290
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 24,304,179 24,679,819 25023,393

DIVISION D DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
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ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
PLANNING AND ENFORCEMENT
SALARIES 1,579,746 1,538,41 2 1,655,402
TRA YELLING EXPENSES 30,000 39,500 27,000
LEGAL EXPENSES 8,500 8,500 8,500
COMPUTERISATION 13,000 20,000 20,000
DEVELOPMENT PLANS 30,000 30,000 25,000
PRINTING AND POSTAGE 29,800 38,000 35,000
RESEARCHISURVEYS 1,000 0 0
PLANNING AND BUILDING CONTROL 446,739 446,739 455,000
SUIl-TOTAL 2138,785 2121 lSI 2225902
COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE FUNCTION
COMMUNITY AND INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT 1,139,713 1,056,548 1,063,999
EMPLOYMENT AND ENTERPRISE 95,000 95,000 200,000
COUNTY ENTERPRISE BOARD 150,000 150,000 150,000
INNOVATION ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND 65,000 65,000 50,000
COMMUNITY PROMOTION 57,500 57,500 67,500
COUNTY ClIILDCARE COMMITTEE 329,000 329,000 312,550
RAPID 45500 47 500 47400
SUB-TOTAL 1 881 713 1 800548 1,891 449
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION
TOWN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 600,000 2 10,000 100,000
COUNCILLORS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND 62,000 62,000 62,000
BROADBAND - LOAN CHARGES 0 7,500 64,300
REGIONAL AUTHORITY 94,470 94,470 64 ,034
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY 71,559 7 1,559 68,905
N,A.S.C. ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 20,000 0 0
TWINNING OF LOCAL AUTHORITY AREAS 7,000 5,000 5,000
PRIDE OF PLACE 5,000 6,000 5,000
TOURISM PROMOTION 100,000 100,000 100,000
THE GATHERING 0 0 75,000
MAINTENANCE OF FACTORIES AND SITES 2500 500 500
SUB-TOTAL 962529 557029 544739
HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION
UERITAGE 145,000 145,000 139,000
CONSERVATION WORKS 70,000 20,000 20,000
SUB-TOTAL 215000 165000 159,000
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 50,020 50,550 117,705
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 1,186,57 1 1,148,040 1,130,748
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 260,642 256,916 247,867
SUB-TOTAL 1497 233 1455,506 1,496,320
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 6695260 6099234 6,317,410

DIVISION E ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PAGE 9
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUlTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
LANDFlLLANDRECYCLlNG FACiLITIES
I'ROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF LANDFILLS 1,733,500 1,750,000 1,650,000
LANDFILL LEVY 700,000 2,700,000 2,000,000
LOAN REPAYMENTS 2,000,000 1,900,000 2,055,000
RECVCl..ING 165,000 165,000 150,000
FREETRADE WEBSITE 115000 115000 45000
SU O·TOTAL 471~OO 6630000 5900 000
ENVIRONMENT AND LITTER MANAGEMENT
ENVLRONMENT ENFORCEMENT SALARIES 235,850 220,080 114,575
ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS & ENFORCEMENT 2 10,000 210,000 200,000
ENViRONMENT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN 100,000 100,000 75,000
LITTER CONTROL 145,000 145,000 130,000
STREET CLEANING 75,000 75,000 65,000
SUB-TOTAL 765850 750.080 644575
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE COLLECfION PERMH COSTS 175,000 0 0
CONNAUGI:IT WASTE PLAN AND REGIONAL OFFICE 15 000 15000 20 000
SUD·TOTAL 190000 15000 20000
BURIAL GROUNDS
CARETAKING ANO MAINTENANCE 350,000 350,000 320,000
IMPROVEMENTS 50000 50000 50000
SUU· TOTAL 400000 400 000 370000
SAFETY OF STRUCTURES AND PLACES
C IVIL DEFENCE 140,000 140,000 12.5,000
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND PLACES 10,000 10,000 10,000
WATER SAFETY 233,208 233,208 203,208
sun·TOTAL 383708 383,208 338,208
FIRE SERVICE
FIRE SERVICE· SALARIES 1,019,215 849,195 851 ,925
Fl.RE SERVICE· OPERATION 4,569,000 4,400,000 4,300,000
I{EG IO NAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE 2,500,600 2,500,600 2,365,000
LOAN C HARGES 4500 31400
SUIJ.TOTAL 8,088,875 7,754.295 7.554.325
POLLUTION CONTROL
LICENSING AND MONITORING SALARIES 321,486 295,062 453,304
WATER SAMPLING 200,000 200,000 180,000
REGIONAL LABORATORY 270,000 250,000 250,000
MONITORING AND EN FORCING 140,000 140,000 125,000
LOAN C IIARGES 180,000 175,000 171,000
SUB·TOTAL I 111486 I 060,062 1 179.304
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 355,994 331,2.58 365,466
TRAVELLING EXPENSES 25,000 25,000 20,000
MISCELLANEOUS 1,000 500 500
SERV1CE SUI)PORT COSTS 1,332,086 1,252,574 1,258,454
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 253,762 241 ,059 249,811
SUD· TOTAL 1967842 1 856.391 1 894.231
TOTAL EXI)ENDlTURE 17620761 18,849,036 17900643

DIVISION F RECREATION AND AMENITY
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OU1TURN RUDGET
2012 2012 2013
SWIMMING POOLS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1,190,000 1,190,000 1,070,000
LOAN CHARGES 135,000 141 ,000 138,000
SUB-TOTAL 1,325,000 1,331,000 1 208000
LIBRARIES
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 2,550,000 2,500,000 2,400,000
SUB-TOTAL 2,550,000 2,500,000 2,400000
OUTDOOR LEISURE AREAS
MAINTENANCE BEACHES/AMENITIES 180,000 160,000 160,000
IMPROVEMENTS BEACHES/AMENITIES 20,000 15,000 15,000
NATIONAL MONUMENTS 5,000 5,000 5,000
LEISURE FACILITIES 100,000 100,000 70,000
GREENWAV MAINTENANCE 40,000 42,000 40,000
MAINTENANCE PLA YGROUNDS 30,000 30,000 30,000
LOAN CHARGES AMENITIES 0 7,000 118400
SUD-TOTAL 375,000 359,000 438,400
COMMUNITY SPORT AND RECREATION
MAYO SPORTS PARTNE RSIlIP 306,000 306,000 306,000
SPORTS BURSARY 5,000
WALKING ROUTES 75,000 75,000 70,000
AGRICULTURAL SHOWS 8,000 7,000 12,000
SUB-TOTAL 389,000 388,000 393,000
ARTS AND MUSEUMS
ARTS PROGRAMME 550,000 550,000 505,000
SOCIAL EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES 350,000 350,000 350.000
TURLOUGII HOUSE - GARDENS 140,000 140,000 140,000
MUSEUMS & CLARKE COLLECTION 243,400 243,400 252,200
BALLYHAUNIS FRIARY 40,000 32,000 30,000
SUD-TOTAL 1,323,400 1,315,400 1,277,200
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 27,012 26,821 26,633
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 1,006,654 946,241 950,992
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 13,447 13,021 13,22 1
SUB-TOTAL 1,047, 113 986,083 990,846
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 7,009,513 6,879483 6,707,446

DIVISION G AGRICULTURE EDUCA T/oN HEALTH AND WELFARE PAGE 13
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
LAND DRAINAGE AND AGRICULTURE
LOCAL LAND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE 59,000 59,000 34,000
LOUGH CORRIB NA VIGATION 29,800 22,275 20,000
SUPERANNUATION-COMMITTEE OF AGRICULTURE 24,323 24.323 24,323
SUB-TOTAL 113,123 105598 78.323
PIERS HARBOURS AND COASTAL PROTECTION
PIERS AND HARBOURS - MAINTENANCE 390,000 380,000 350,000
PIERS AND HARBOURS - LOAN CHARGES 125,000 125,000 162. 100
COASTAL EROSION 40,000 40.000 35,000
SUB-TOTAL 555,000 545,000 547 100
VETERINARY SERVICES
SALARIES 397,200 404,300 399,500
DISEASES OF ANIMALS - OTHER 40,362 40.362 40,362
DOG CONTROL \30,000 90,000 110,000
CONTROL OF HORSES 8, 100 165,275 140,000
ANIMAL WELFARE 60,000 60,000 40000
SUB-TOTAL 635,662 759,937 729 862
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS 10,125,000 7,490,000 6,090,000
HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT - FIXED CONTRIDUTION 10 000 10,000 10 000
SUB-TOTAL 10,135,000 7,500,000 6,100 000
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 260,222 256.437 230,6 12
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 323,964 305,588 306,448
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 64,637 64,587 64,203
SUB-TOTAL 648,823 626,612 601 ,263
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 12,087,608 9,537,1 47 8056,548

DIVISION H MISCELLANEOUS SER VICES PAG E 15
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUlTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
RA TES
SALARIES 175,012 176,256 182, 144
OFFICE EXPENSES 60,000 60,000 57,000
RATE VALUATION I

DIVISION J CENTRAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE PAGE 17
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
CORPORATE BUILDINGS
SALARIES 65,890 67,875 62,895
HEATING AND LlGIlTlNG 140,000 140,000 140,000
CARETAKING AND CLEANING 170,000 170,000 165,000
FUNDING OF OFFICES AND BUILDINGS 80,000 80,000 77,600
OFFICE MAINTENANCE 65,000 75,000 65,000
RENTS,RA TES AND WATER CHARGES 100,000 102,000 100,000
INSURANCES 140,000 140,000 135,000
EQU IPMENT AND FURNITURE 5,000 4,000 5,000
SUB-TOTAL 765,890 778875 750 495
CORPORATESER~CES
SALARIES 371,169 359,925 401 ,185
PROCURMENT 184,200 197,500 195,000
TELEPHONES 100,000 86,000 80,000
AUDITING 220,295 187,500 195,000
LEGA L EXPENSES 20,000 18,000 20,000
IRISH TRANSLATION ]0,000 13,000 20,000
ANNUAL REPORT 5,000 6,000 5,000
MAYO ENERGY AG ENCY 42,500 44,000 44,000
POSTAGE 130,000 136,000 1)0,000
PRlNTING,sTATIONERY AND ADYERTISING 35,000 30,000 27,000
INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES 10000 10000 10000
SUB-TOTAL 1,128,164 1,08792S 1,127 185
I. T. SERVICES AND HUMAN RESOURCES
SALARIES - I.T. 957,300 9 18,800 900, 100
COMPUTER SERVICES 740,000 740,000 683,270
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 283,254 283,254 268,254
SALARIES - HUMAN RESOURCES & PAY ROLL 977,275 86 1,795 949,91 0
TRAINING 40,000 40,000 35,000
SAFETY AND IlEALTlI AT WORK 11 5,300 11 5,300 11 8,589
STAFF RECRUITMENT 5,000 3,000 5,000
L.G.M.A 75,775 73,000 73,000
TRAVELLING EXPENSES 10,000 5,500 5,500
OHlER EXPENSES 25,000 35,000 25,000
I.P.A. 35,000 33,785 33,000
MISCELLANEOUS 5,000 3,200 2,800
SUB-TOTAL 3268904 3,lt2 634 3099423
FINANCE AND PENSION COSTS
SALARIES 595,560 589,300 660,200
TRAVELLING EXPENSES 4,000 2,500 3,000
OFFICE COSTS 9,69 1 9,000 9,000
BAN K CHARGES 40,000 42,000 35,000
OVERDRAFT INTEREST 100,000 100,000 90,000
LOAN eJ.IARGES 1,400,000 677,000 1,094,000
PENSIONS AND GRATUITIES 4,900,000 4,900,000 4,630,000
SUB-TOTAL 7,049,251 6,3 19,800 6521,200

BUDGET SUMMARY BY SERVICE DIVISION
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BUDGET
2013
GROSS REVENUE EXPENDITURE
A. Housing and Building 15,493 ,877
B. Road Transport and Safety 31 ,846,729
C. Water Services 25,023,393
D. Development Management 6,3 17,410
E. Envirorunental Services 17,900,643
F. Recreation and Amenity 6,707,446
G. Agriculture,Education, Health and Welfare 8,056,548
H. Miscellaneous Services 8,739,794
Total 120,085,841
Plus Provision for Debit Balance
Adjusted Gross Expenditure 120,085,84 1
GROSS REVENUE INCOME
A. Housing and Building 14,545,116
B. Road Transport and Safety 22,928,772
C. Water Services 11,941 ,6 12
D. Development Management 1,568,173
E. Envirorunental Services 9,7 19,543
F. Recreation and Amenity 2,019,903
G. Agriculture,Education, Health and Welfare 6,761,006
H. Miscellaneous Services 4,743,123
Total 74,227,249
Plus Provision for Credit Balance
Adjusted Gross Income 74,227,249
NET EXPENDITURE 45,858,592
OTHER INCOMEICREDIT BALANCE
Local Government Fund 27,650,043
Government Pension Levy 2,220,000
County Charge 2,465,204
32,335,247
AMOUNT TO BE LEVIED 13,523,345
NET EFFECTIVE VALUATION 196,675
ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION €68.76

MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL
ADOPTED BUDGET 2013
BUDGET TABLES

DIVISION A HOUSING AND BUILDING
PAGEl
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUOGET
2012 2012 2013
MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING UNITS
GENERAL REPAlRS 400,000 400,000 400,000
CASUAL VACANCIES 400,000 5 10,7 10 400,000
ESTATE MANAGEMENT 50,000 50,000 50,000
STRUCTURAL REI'AIRS SCH EME 2 10,000 206,000 205,000
LOCAL PROPERTY TAX
75,000
OTHER WORKS 125000 ° 125000 ° 125000
SUB-TOTAL 1,185000 1291,710 1,255.000
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
RENTAL ACCOM MODATION SCHEME 5,496,000 4,485,240 5,740,600
LEASING 245,000 121 ,300 351,000
1l0USING GRANT SCHEMES 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000
ACCOMMODATION FOR HOMELESS 86,000 86,000 86,000
CONTRIBUTIONS TO HOUSING SOCIETIES 99, 160 99, 160 99,160
SUB-TOTAL 8,426,160 7291,700 8776,760
/lOUSING LOAN CHARGES & COSTS
SALARIES 121,300 73,600 67,800
HO USE I'URC HASE LOANS 1,300,000 1,140,000 1,100,000
VOLUNTARY 1l0USING LOANS 525,000 520,000 500,000
SHARED OWN ERSHIP LOANS 160,000 145,000 150,400
LEASING LOANS
12,000 10,500
OTHER 1l0USING LOANS 380,000 °
64,475 4,500
MORTGAGE PROTECTION PREMIUM 200,000 170,000 200,000
LEGAL AND OTlIER EXPENSES 35,000 32,000 30,000
SUD-TOTAL 2,721,300 2157075 2.063,200
RENT COLLECTION
SALARIES 158,979 159,742 172,193
BILL PAY COSTS 45,000 41 ,500 40,000
LEGAL AND OTHER EXPENSES 10,000 10,000 10,000
SUB-TOTAL 213,979 211,242 222193
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 65,322 65,970 20,910
INS URANCE 70,000 70,000 65,000
LEGAL EXPENSES 25,000 25,000 25,000
SOCIAL WORKERS SALARIES/EXPENSES 186,700 189, 100 188, 100
OTHER EXPENSES 20,000 15,000 15,000
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 1,442,675 1,334,503 1,360,103
AREA OFFICE SALARIES 1,557,633 1,513, 11 3 1,502,6 11
SUB-TOTAL 3,367,330 3212,686 3176,724
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 15913,769 14 164,413 15.493877

DIVISION A HOUSING AND BUILDING PAGE 2
ESTIMATED
INCOME ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING UNITS
CASUAL VACANCIES RECOUPMENT 400,000 510,710 400,000
STRUCTURAL REPAIRS SCHEME 210,000 206,000 205,000
OTflER INCOME 30,000 20,000 30,000
SUB-TOTAL 640,000 736 7 10 635000
HOUSING ASSISTANCE
RENTAL ACCOMMODATION SCHEME 5,496,000 4,485,240 5,740,600
LEASING - RECOUPMENT 245,000 12 1,300 31 1,200
HOUSING GRANT SCHEMES - RECOUPMENT 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000
TOWN COUNCIL'S - HOUSING GRANTS 70,000 63,000 63,000
ACCOMMODATION FOR HOMELESS 77,400 77,400 77,400
SUB-TOTAL 7888400 6 746940 8192,200
HOUSING LOA N CHA RGES & COSTS
IIOUSE PURCHASE LOANS 1,300,000 1,140,000 1,100,000
VOLUNTARY HOUSING LOANS 525,000 520,000 500,000
SHARED OWNERSHIP LOANS 160,000 145,000 150,400
LEASING LOANS 0 12,000 10,500
MORTGAGE PROTECTION PREMIUM 200,000 170,000 200,000
RECOUPMENT - VOLUNTARY nOUSING 89,380 89,380 89,380
SUB-TOTAL 2274380 2076380 2050280
RENT COLLECTION
RENTS 3,375,000 3,200,000 3,200,000
RENTS - LEASED UNITS 25,000 34,700 87,500
SUB-TOTAL 3400000 3 234700 3,287,500
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS 140,420 137,867 140,846
SUBSIDY - SOCIAL WORKERS 168,030 170,190 169,290
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 60,000 70,000 70,000
SUB-TOTAL 368450 378057 380136
TOTAL INCOME 14571 230 I] 172 787 14545116

DIVISION B ROAD TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY
PAGEl
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
NA TlONAL ROADS
NATIONAL I'RIMARY ROADS MAINTENANCE 666,948 676,356 676,356
NATIONAL SECONDARY ROADS MAINTENANCE 1,03 1,984 839,72 1 839,72 1
SUD-TOTAL 1698932 1516077 I 516077
REGIONAL ROADS
MAINTENANCE GRANTS 3,630,660 3,663,636 3,663,636
IMPROYEMENT GRANTS 6,308,684 3,387,653 3,387,653
SUB-TOTAL 9939.344 7 051,289 7051289
LOCAL ROADS
MAINTENANCE GRANTS 3,337,345 3,484,845 3,4 84,845
IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 9,111,414 8,309,670 8,309,670
MAINTENANCE OWN RESOURCES 3,475,000 3,475,000 3,000,000
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES 657,000 0 0
SUB-TOTAL 16,580,759 15269515 14,794515
ROAD SA FETY & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
ROAD SAFETY 95,000 95,000 90,000
LOW COST SAFETY GRANTS 184,000 190,000 190,000
I'AY AND DISPLAY 345,000 345,000 345,000
CAR PARKING LOAN CHARGES 0 57000 247 400
SUB-TOTAL 624,000 687000 872 400
PUBLIC LIGHTING
NATIONAL PRIMARY ROADS 90,4 17 90,4 17 90,4 17
NATIONAL SECONDARY ROADS 78,229 95,000 95,000
OTHER ROUTES 1,021)54 9 19,583 920,000
OTHER ROUTES - TOWN COUNCILS 300,000 0 0
SUB-TOTAL ] 490000 1,1 05 000 1,105 41 7
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 237,889 243,662 249,747
TRA VELLING EXPENSES 10,000 13,000 10,000
PRINTING, STATIONERY AND ADVERTISING 2,000 1,000 1,000
INSURANCE 500 300 300
I'RIVATE WORKS 700,000 500,000 500,000
ROAD OPENINGS 300,000 200,000 200,000
REGIONAL DESIGN OFFICE - LOAN CHARGES 80,000 80,000 80,000
COUNTY DESIGN OFFICE 735,000 735,000 650,000
OHlER EXPENSES 3,000 11 ,000 3,000
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 3,555,858 3,245,883 3,335,462
AREA OFFICE SALARIES 1499,902 1422 112 1 477 522
SUD-TOTAL 7124 149 6451957 6507031
TOTAL EXI'ENDITURE 37,457184 32080838 31846729

DIVISION B ROAD TRANSPORTATION & SAFETY
PAGE4
ESTIMATED
INCOME ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
NATIONAL ROADS
NATIONAL PRIMARY ROADS MAINTENANCE 666,948 676,356 676.356
NATIONAL SECONDARY ROADS MAINTENANCE 1,03 1,984 839,721 839,72 1
SUB-TOTAL 1698932 1516017 1516017
REGIONAL ROADS
MAINTENANCE GIIANTS 3,630,660 3,663,636 3,663,636
IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 6,308,684 3,387,653 3,387,653
SUB-TOTAL 9939_:l44 705118. 7051289
LOCAL ROADS
MAINTENANCE GRANTS 3,337,345 3,484,845 3,484,845
IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 9, 11 [,414 8,309,670 8,309,670
MAINTENAN CE OWN RESOURCES 100,000 100,000 100,000
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES 657,000 0 0
SUB-TOTAL 13 205 759 1\.894515 11 894 SIS
ROAD SAFETY & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
ROAD SAFETY 95,000 95,000 90,000
LOW COST SAFETY GRANTS 184,000 190,000 190,000
PAY AND DISPLAY 345,000 345,000 345,000
SUB-TOTAL 624000 630000 625000
PUBLIC LIGHTING
NATIONAL PRIMARV ROADS 90,4 17 90,4 17 90,417
NATIONAL SECONDARY ROADS 78,229 95,000 95,000
OTHER ROUTES - TOWN COUNCILS 300,000 0 0
SUB-TOTAL 468646 185417 18541 7
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS 470,050 461 ,503 471 ,474
PRIVATE WORKS 700,000 500,000 500,000
ROAD OPEN INGS 300,000 200,000 200,000
REGIONAL DESIGN OFFICE - RENTAL 80,000 80,000 80,000
COUNTY DESIGN OFFICE 550,000 550,000 400,000
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 5000 5000 5000
SU B-TOTAL 2105050 1796503 1656 474
TOTAL INCOM E 28041 731 23073801 22928772

DIVISION C WATER SER VICES
PAGES
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 7,253,000 7,600,000 7,700,000
TESTING OF WATER SUPPLIES 97,000 107,000 100,000
LOAN CHARGES 425,000 425,500 436,000
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 60,000 30,000 50,000
INSURANCE 75,000 112,648 105.000
SUB-TOTAL 7,910,000 8,275148 8,391,000
PUBLIC SEWERAGE SCHEMES
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 5,91 6,000 5,900,000 5,800,000
LOAN CHARGES 425,000 425,500 436,000
PREVENTATIVE MAINT. I PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 50,000 70,000 60,000
WASTE WATER DISCHARGE LICENCE 50,000 50,000 50,000
INSURANCE 80,000 79,474 73,000
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES 50,000 50,722 45,000
SUB-TOTAL 6,571,000 6,575,696 6,464,000
COLLECTION OF WATER & WASTE WATER CHARGES
SALARIES 469,549 463,642 466,103
METER READING AND MAINTENANCE 485,000 375,000 385,000
OFFICE COSTS 55,000 55,000 50,000
LOAN CHARGES NON DOMESTIC METERING 430,000 424,000 464,000
WATER CONSERVATION 100,000 110,000 200,000
LEGAL EXPENSES 5,000 5000 5000
SUB-TOTAL 1,544,549 1 432,642 1,570, 103
PRIVATE SCHEMES
GROUP WATER SCHEMES SUBSIDY 3,500,000 3,800,000 3,800,000
ADMINISTRATION OF GROUP SCHEMES 500,000 470,000 470,000
SUB-TOTAL 4,000,000 4,270 000 4270,000
ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS
SALARIES 601,670 715,370 8\3,755
TRAVELLING EXPENSES 25,000 27,000 25,000
OTHER EXPENSES 8,000 14,000 8,000
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 2,883,247 2,649,794 2,709,134
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 760,7 13 720,169 772,40 1
SU B-TOTAL 4,278,630 4,126,333 4,328,290
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 24304,179 24,679819 25,023393

DIVISTON C WATER SERVICES
PAGE6
ESTIMATED
INCOME ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDG ET
PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES
2012 201 2 2013
TOWN COUNCIL CONTRI BUTIONS 750,000 750,000 750,000
FLUORIDATION RECOUPMENT 75 ,000 63,500 54,000
CONTRIBUTION WATER T REATMENT FACILITIES GRANT 586,000 502,000 502,000
SUB-TOTAL 1411,000 1315500 1,306,000
PUBLIC SEWERAGE SCHEMES
TOWN COUNCIL CONTRIBUTIONS 750,000 750,000 750,000
DISCHARGE LICENSE CONTRIBUTION 50,000 50,000 50,000
SUD-TOTAL 800,000 800,000 800 000
COLLECTION OF WATER & WASTE WATER CHARGES
COMMERCIAL WATER CHARGES 4,565,000 3,600,000 3,600,000
COMMERCIAL WASTE WATER CHARGES 2,125,000 1,700,000 1,700,000
SUB-TOTAL 6,690000 5,300,000 5300 000
PRIVATESCIIEMES
RECOUPMENT OF SUBSIDY 3,500,000 3,800,000 3,800,000
RECOUPM ENT OF ADMINISTRATION COSTS 340,000 330,000 330,000
SUB-TOTAL 3840,000 4130000 4,130,000
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS 379,462 372,563 380,6 12
OTHER INCOME 15,000 24,000 25,000
SUB-TOTAL 394,462 396563 405612
TOTAL INCOME 13 I3S 462 11942063 11941,6 12

DIVISION D DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
PAGE7
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OU1TURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
PLANNING AND ENFORCEMENT
SALARIES 1,579,746 1,538,412 1,655,402
TRAVELLING EXPENSES 30,000 39,500 27,000
LEGAL EXPENSES 8,500 8,500 8,500
COMPUTERISATION 13,000 20,000 20,000
DEVELOPMENT PLANS 30,000 30,000 25,000
PRINTING AND POSTAGE 29,800 38,000 35,000
RESEARCH/SURVEYS \,000 0 0
PLANNING AND BUILDING CONTROL 446,739 446,739 455,000
SUB-TOTAL 2138785 2121151 2225902
COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE FUNCTION
COMMUNITY AND INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT 1,139,713 1,056,548 1,063,999
EMPLOYMENT AND ENTERPRISE 95,000 95,000 200,000
COUNTY ENTERPRISE BOARD 150,000 150,000 150,000
INNOVATION ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT FUND 65,000 65,000 50,000
COMMUNITY PROMOTION 57,500 57,500 67,500
COUNTY CUiLDCARE COMMI'ITEE 329,000 329,000 312,550
RAPID 45500 47500 47400
SUB-TOTAL 1 881 713 1 BOO 548 1,891 449
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION
TOWN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 600,000 2 10,000 100,000
COUNCILLORS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND 62,000 62,000 62,000
BROADBAND - LOANCHARGES 0 7,500 64,300
REGIONAL AUTHORITY 94,470 94,470 64,034
REGIONAL ASSEMBLY 71,559 71,559 68,905
N,A's,C. ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION 20,000 0 0
TWINNING OF LOCAL AUTHORITY AREAS 7,000 5,000 5,000
PRIDE OF PLACE 5,000 6,000 5,000
TOURISM PROMOTION 100,000 100,000 100,000
THE GATHERING 0 0 75,000
MAINTENANCE OF FACTORIES AND SITES 2500 500 500
SUB-TOTAL 962529 557029 544739
HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION
IIERITAGE 145,000 145,000 139,000
CONSERVATION WORKS 70,000 20,000 20,000
SUB-TOTAL 215000 165000 ]59000
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 50,020 50,550 117,705
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 1,186,571 1,148,040 1,130,748
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 260,642 256,916 247,867
SUB-TOTAL 1497233 1 455506 1,496 320
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 6695260 6099234 6317,410

DIVISION D DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
PAGE8
ESTIMATED
INCOME ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
PLANNING AND ENFORCEMENT
PLANNING FEES 250,000 265,000 270,000
COMMENCEMENT NOTICES 10,000 9,500 10,000
SUB-TOTAL 260000 274500 280000
COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE FUNCTION
COMMUNITY & INTEGRATED DEV. GRANTSIRECOUPMENT 559,985 539,985 503,413
COUNTY ENTERPRISE BOARD · RECOUI'MENT 150,000 150,000 150,000
COUNTY CHILDCARE COMMITTEE 329,000 329,000 312,550
SUD-TOTAL 1038985 1018985 965963
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION
TOWN IMPROVEMENTS 550,000 130,000 70,000
BROADDAND 10,000 10,000 10,000
RENTS - FACTORIES AND SITES 15,000 28,000 30,000
SUD-TOTAL 575000 168000 110000
HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION
HERITAGE GRANTS 56,925 56,925 49,250
CONSERVATION GRANTS 70,000 20,000 20,000
SUD-TOTAL 126925 76925 69250
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS 137,045 134,553 137,460
OTHER RECEI PTS 7,500 5,500 5,500
SUD-TOTAL 144545 140053 142960
TOTAL INCOME 2145455 1678463 1568173

DIVISION E ENVIRONMENTAL SER VICES
PAGE9
ESTIMATED
EXPENDI TURE ADOPTED OUTIURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
LANDFILL AND RECYCLING FACILITIES
PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF LANDFILLS 1,733,500 1,750,000 1,650,000
LANDFIL.L LEVY 700,000 2,700,000 2,000,000
LOAN REPAYMENTS 2,000,000 1,900,000 2,055,000
RECYC LING 165,000 \65,000 150,000
F'REETRADE WEBSITE I IS 000 11 5000 45000
SUD-TOTAL 4713.500 6630000 ~ 900 000
ENVIRONMENT AND L/1TER MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENT ENFORCEMENT SALARIES 235,850 220,080 174,51S
ENVlRONMENT AWARENESS & ENFORCEMENT 210,000 210,000 200,000
ENVIRONMENT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN 100,000 100,000 75,000
LlTIER CONTROL 145,000 145,000 130,000
STREET CLEANING 75,000 75,000 65,000
SUD·TOTAL 765850 750.080 644 S75
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE COLLECTION PERMIT COSTS 175,000 0 0
CONNAUGHT WASTE PLAN AND REGIONAL OFFICE 15000 15000 20000
SUB-TOTAL 190,000 15 000 20000
BURIAL GROUNDS
CARETAKING AND MAINTENANCE 350,000 350,000 320,000
IMPROVEl\1..ENTS 50000 50000 50000
SUO-TOTAL 400 000 400000 370,000
SAFETY OF STRUCTURES ANO PLACES
CIVIL DEFENCE 140,000 140,000 125,000
DANGEROUS DUlLDINGS AND PLACES 10,000 10,000 10,000
WATER SAFETY 233,208 233,208 203,208
SUB-TOTAL 383.108 383.203 338.208
FIRE SERVICE
FIRE SERVICE - SALARIES 1,019,275 849,195 85 1,925
FLRE SERVICE - OPERATION 4,569,000 4,400,000 4,300,000
REGIONA L COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE 2,500,600 2,500,600 2,365,000
LOAN CUARGES 4500 37 400
SUB-TOTAL S OSS 875 7 754.295 7_'lj54.325
POLLUTION CONTROL
LICENSING AND MONITORING SALARIES 32 1,486 295,062 453,304
WhTEl{ SAMPLING 200,000 200,000 180,000
REGIONAL LABORATORY 270,000 250,000 250,000
MONITORING AND ENFORCING 140,000 140,000 125,000
LOAN CHARGES 180,000 175,000 171,000
SUO-TOTAL 1111486 1060,062 1 179.304
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 355,994 337,258 ]65,466
TRA YELLING EXPENSES 25,000 25,000 20,000
M.ISCELLANEOUS 1,000 5lJlJ 500
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 1,332,086 1,252,514 1,258,454
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 253,762 241 ,059 249,811
SUO-TOTAL 196~1 1,856 91 1 894.231
TOTAL EX PENDITURE 17620761 18,849036 17900,643

DIVISION E ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PAGE 10
ESTIMATED
INCOME ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2011 2011 2013
LANDFILL AND RECYCLlNG FACILlTJES
LANDFILL & CIVIC AMENITY CHARGES 3,550,000 3,500,000 3,600,000
L.ANDFILL LEVY 700,000 2,700,000 2JXJO,OOO
RECYCLING 185,000 185,000 195,000
FREETRADE WEBSITE 11 0500 \10500 40000
SUB·TOTAL "i~s SOO 6495500 SJl35 000
ENVIRONMENT AND LITTER MANAGEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT GRANT 156,000 156,000 156,000
LrITER 25,000 25,000 25,000
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS GRANT 50000 50000 50000
Sun·TOTAL 231000 231 000 231000
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WAsn: PERMITS 175,000 0 0
SUB-TOTAL 175000 0 0
BURIAL GROUNDS
BURIAL FEES 200,000 200,000 200,000
SUD-TOTAL 200 000 200 000 200 000
SAFETY OF STRUCTURES AND PLACES
C IVIL DEFENC E 85,000 85,000 8 1,000
SUB-TOTAL 85000 85 000 81 000
FIRE SER VICE
FIRE SAFETY C ERTIFICATES 75,000 50,000 50,000
FIRE SERVICE C HARCES 400,000 400,000 360,000
REG. COMMUNICATION SERVICE- CONTRIOUTIONS 2,500,600 2,500,600 2,365,000
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS 20,000 20,000 20,000
SUD-TOTAL 1995600 1970600 1795000
POLLUTION CONTROL
RECOUPMENT OF WATER SAMPLING 200,000 200,000 180,000
MONITORING AND ENFORCING 40,000 40,000 40,000
LADORA TORY RENTAL 180,000 175,000 171,000
SUD-TOTAL 410000 415000 391 000
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SUPERANNUATION CONTR18UTIONS 185,980 182,598 186,543
SUB-TOTAL 185 980 181.598 186.543
TOTAL INCOME 8838080 10.579698 9719543

DIVISION F RECREATION AND AMENITY
PAGE It
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
SWIMMING POOLS
2012 2012 2013
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 1, 190,000 1, 190,000 1,070,000
LOAN CHARGES 135,000 14 1,000 138,000
SUB-TOTAL 1,325,000 1,331 ,000 1,208,000
LIBRARIES
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 2,550,000 2,500,000 2,400,000
SUB-TOTAL 2,550,000 2,500,000 2,400,000
OUTDOOR LEISURE AREAS
MAINTENANCE BEACHES/AMENITIES 180,000 160,000 160,000
IMPROVEMENTS BEACHES/AMENITI ES 20,000 15,000 15,000
NATIONAL MONUMENTS 5,000 5,000 5,000
LEISURE FACILITIES 100,000 100,000 70,000
GREENWAY MAINTENANCE 40,000 42,000 40,000
MAINTENANCE PLA YGROUNDS 30,000 30,000 30,000
LOAN CHARGES AMENITIES 0 7000 11 8400
SUB-TOTAL 375.000 359,000 438,400
COMMUNITY SPORT AND RECREATION
MA YO SPORTS PARTN ERSHIP 306,000 306,000 306,000
SPORTS BURSARY 5,000
WALKING ROUTES 75,000 75,000 70,000
AGRICULTURAL snows 8,000 7,000 12,000
SUB-TOTAL 389,000 388,000 393,000
ARTS AND MUSEUMS
ARTS PROGRAMME 550,000 550,000 505,000
SOCIAL EMPLOYM ENT SCHEMES 350,000 350,000 350,000
TURLOUGH HOUSE - GARDENS 140,000 140,000 140,000
MUSEUMS & CLARKE COLLEcnON 243,400 243,400 252,200
BALLYHAUNIS FRIARY 40,000 32,000 30,000
SUB-TOTAL 1,323,400 1,315,400 1,277200
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 27,012 26,821 26,633
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 1,006,654 946,241 950,992
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 13,447 13,02 1 13,22 1
SUD-TOTAL 1,047,113 986,083 990,846
TOTAL EX PEN()(TURE 7,009,513 6,879483 6,707,446

DI VISION F RECREATION AND AMENITY PAGE 12
ESTIMATED
INCOME ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
SWIMMING POOLS
RECEIPTS -SWIMMING POOLS 500,000 500,000 500,000
TOWN COUNCIL CONTRIBUTION -OPERATION COSTS 373,500 373,500 373,500
SUB-TOTAL 873,500 873500 873 500
LIBRARIES
LIBRARY CHARGES 160,000 120,000 120,000
SUB-TOTAL 160000 120000 120,000
OUTDOOR LEISURE AREAS
CARAVAN/CAMPING SITE 7,500 0 1,000
SUB-TOTAL 7,500 0 1000
COMMUNITY SPORT AND RECREATION
MA YO SPORTS PAIlTNERSIIIP 306,000 306,000 306,000
SUB-TOTAL 306,000 306.000 306,000
ARTS AND MUSEUMS
GRANTS FOil AIlTS 100,000 92,000 87,500
SOCIAL EMPLOYMENT SCHEMES 350,000 350,000 350,000
TURLOUGlI HOUSE 140,000 140,000 140,000
SUB-TOTAL 590 000 582,000 577.500
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS 140,976 138,413 141 ,403
MISCELLANEOUS 500 500 500
SUB-TOTAL 141 ,476 138913 141903
TOTAL INCOME 2.078,476 2 020 413 2019903

DIVISION G AGRICULTURE EDUCATION HEALTH AND WELFARE PAGE 13
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
LAND DRAINAGE AND AGRICULTURE
2012 2012 2013
LOCAL LAND DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE 59,000 59,000 34,000
LOUGH CORRI8 NAVIGATION 29,800 22,275 20,000
SUPERANNUATION-COMMITTEE OF AGRICULTURE 24,323 24,323 24,323
SUB-TOTAL 113,123 105,598 78,323
PIERS HARBOURS AND COASTAL PROTECTION
PIERS AND HARBOURS - MAINTENANCE 390,000 380,000 350,000
PI ERS AND HARBOURS - LOAN CHARGES 125,000 125,000 162,100
COASTAL EROSION 40,000 40,000 35,000
SUB-TOTAL 555,000 545 000 547,100
VETERINARY SERVICES
SALARIES 397,200 404,300 399,500
DISEASES OF ANIMALS - OTHER 40,362 40,362 40,362
DOG CONTROL 130,000 90,000 110,000
CONTROL OF HORSES 8, 100 165 ,275 140,000
ANIMAL WELFARE 60,000 60000 40000
SUB-TOTAL 635,662 759937 729,862
EDUCA TlONAL SUPPORT
HIGHER EDUCATION GRANTS 10,125,000 7,490,000 6,090,000
HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT - FIXED CONTRIBUTION 10000 10,000 10,000
SUB-TOTAL 10,135,000 7500,000 6, 100,000
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 260,222 256,437 230,6 12
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 323,964 305,588 306,448
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 64,637 64,587 64,203
SUB-TOTAL 648,823 626.612 601 ,263
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 12,087,608 9,537, 147 8,056,548

DIVISION G AGRICULTURE EDUCATION HEALTH AND WELFARE PAGE 14
ESTIMATED
INCOME ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
VETERINARY SERVICES
GRANT - DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 400,000 384,993 384,993
ABATTOIR FEES 14,500 17,500 17,500
DOG LICENCES 60,000 88,000 90,000
CONTROL OF HOIISES 6,000 165,275 140,000
SUB-TOTAL 480.500 655768 632.493
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
HIGHER EDUCAT ION GRANTS - RECOUPMENT 10, 125,000 7,490,000 6,090,000
SUB-TOTAL 10125,000 7490000 6090000
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION 38.397 37,698 38,5 13
SUB-TOTAL 38,397 37 698 38.513
TOTAL INCOME 10,643,897 8, 183,466 6,76 1 006

DIVISION II MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES PAGE 15
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUlTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
RATES
SALARIES 175,012 176,256 182, 144
OFFICE EXPENSES 60,000 60,000 57,000
RATE VALUATION FEES 10,000 10,000 10,000
IRRECOVERABLE RATES 1,550,000 1,700,000 1,625.000
SUB-TOTAL 1 795012 1 946.256 I 874 144
FRANCHISE COSTS
REGISTER OF ELEcroRS 90,000 90,000 90,000
SUB-TOTAL 90000 90 000 90000
MORGUE AND CORONER EXPENSES
CORONERS AND INQUESTS 230,000 230,000 230,000
SUB-TOTAL 230000 230000 230000
LOCAL REPRESENTATION & CIVIC LEADERSHIP
SALARIES 518,388 518,388 518,388
CATUAOlRLEACU AND LEAS CATHAOIRLEACB 63,653 63,653 55,000
MEETINGS ANO CONFERENCES 220,000 220,000 200,000
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS IN mELANO 85,000 85,000 80,000
STRA TEGle POLICY COMMITTEES 40,000 40,000 40,000
OFfiCIAL RECEPTIONS & PRESENTATIONS 9,000 9,000 9,000
CONFERENCES ABROAD 25,000 25,000 22,000
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY AND CITY COUNCILS 12, 140 12.140 12, 140
WCAL AUTDORITV MEMBERS ASSOCIATION 4,570 4,570 4,570
SUB-TOTAL 977 751 977 751 941 098
MOTOR TAXATION
MOTOR TAXATION OPERATION 875,000 833,670 653,700
SUB-TOTAL 875,000 833,670 653 700
AGENCY AND RECOUPABLE SERVICES
STAFFING O F TOWN CO UNC ILS/RSA 1.707,887 1,599,825 1.656,475
REGIONAL TltAINING C ENTltE 765,000 765,000 765,000
DlSABJUTY STRATEGY 50,000 0 0
AltEA O FFICE RECOUl'ABLE COSTS 140,000 125,000 125,000
GIWG Il.i\ PUICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 200,000 150,000 150,000
CANTEEN 122,400 120,000 120,000
PARTNERSHLP 25,000 20,000 20,000
CO URTIIOUSES 4,500 4,500 4,500
NPPR - NON PRINCLPAL PRIVATE RESIDENCE 55,000 55,000 55,000
SUB-TOTAL 3069787 2839.325 2 895975
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SALARIES 248,122 239, 153 232,595
MISCELLANEOUS 3,917 3,000 3,527
SERVICE SUPPORT COSTS 1,506,154 1,449,611 1,431 ,961
AREA SUPPORT SERVICES 438,734 399, 138 386,794
SUB-TOTAL 2 196927 2 090,902 2054877
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 9.234477 9007904 8739794

DIVISION H MISCELLANEOUS SER VICES PAGE 16
ESTIMATED
INCOME ADOPTED OUTfURN BUDGET
2012 201l 2011
AGENCY AND RECOUPABL E SERVICES
STAFFING OF TOWN COUNc rL.S/RSA 1,707,887 1,599,825 1,656,475
TRAINING CENTRE 765,000 765,000 765,000
DISABILITY STRATEGY 30,000 0 0
RECOUPMENT TOWN COUNCIlS - AREA O FFICE COSTS 140,000 125,000 125,000
GEOGRAPRICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 200,000 1.50,000 150,000
CANTEEN 102,000 100,000 100,000
PARTNERSUIP FUNDING 11 ,000 0 0
COURTHOUSES - GRANT FROM DEPT. OF JUSTICE 4,500 4,500 4,500
NPPR · NON PRINClPAL PRIVATE RESIDENCE 1,420,000 1,650,000 1,730,000
MISC ELLANEOUS 4,000 4,000 4,000
SUR-TOTAL 4384387 4398325 4534975
SUPPORT & OVERHEAD COSTS
SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTIONS 157,670 154,804 158, 148
OTHER INCOME 45,000 4S ,OOO 50,000
SUD-TOTAL 202670 199804 208 148
TOTAL INCOME 4587057 -4598129 -4743 123

DIVISION J CENTRAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE PAGE 17
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
CORPORATE BUILDINGS
SALARIES 65,890 67,875 62,895
HEATING AND LJGHTING 140,000 140,000 140,000
CARETAKING AND CLEANING 170,000 170,000 165,000
FUN DI NG OF OFFICES AND BUILDINGS 80,000 80,000 77,600
OFFICE MAINTENANCE 65,000 75,000 65,000
RENTS,RATES AND WATER CHARGES 100,000 \02,000 100,000
INSURANCES 140,000 140,000 135,000
EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE 5,000 4,000 5,000
SUD-TOTAL 765,890 778875 750,495
CORPORATE SERVICES
SALARIES 371,169 359.925 401 ,185
PROCURMENT 184,200 197,500 195,000
TELEPHONES 100,000 86,000 80,000
AUI)ITING 220,295 187,500 195,000
LEGAL EXPENSES 20,000 18,000 20,000
IRISIi TRANSLATION 10,000 13,000 20,000
ANNUAL REPORT 5,000 6,000 5,000
MAYO ENERGY AGENCY 42,500 44,000 44,000
POSTAGE 130,000 136,000 130,000
PRINTING,sT A T10NERY AND ADVERTISING 35,000 30,000 27,000
INNOVATIVE IN ITIATIVES to,OOO 10000 10000
SUII-TOTAL 1,128,164 J,087925 1,127,185
I. T. SERVICES AND HUMAN RESOURCES
SALARIES - I.T. 957,300 918,800 900, 100
COMPUTER SERVICES 740,000 740,000 683.270
GEOGRAPI-IlCAL INFORMATION SVSTEMS 283,254 283,254 268,254
SALARIES - HUMAN RESOURCES & PAYROLL 977,275 861,795 949,910
TRAINING 40,000 40,000 35,000
SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK 11 5,300 115,300 118,589
STAFF REC RUITMENT 5,000 3,000 5,000
L.G.M.A 75,775 73,000 73,000
TRAVELLING EXPENSES 10,000 5,500 5,500
OTt-IER EXPENSES 25,000 35,000 25,000
I.P.A. 35,000 33,785 33,000
MISCELLANEOUS 5,000 3.200 2,800
SUII-TOTAL 3,268904 3 11 2634 3099423
FINA NCE AND PENSION COSTS
SALARI ES 595,560 589,300 660,200
TRAVELLING EXPENSES 4,000 2,500 3,000
OFFICE COSTS 9,691 9,000 9,000
BANK C UARGES 40,000 42,000 35,000
OVERDRAFT INTEREST 100,000 100,000 90,000
LOAN C HARGES 1,400,000 677,000 1,094 ,000
PENSIONS AN D GRATUITIES 4,900,000 4,900,000 4,630,000
SU B-TOTAL 7.049.251 6319800 6.521.200

DIVISION J CENTRAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE PAGE 18
ESTIMATED
EXPENDITURE ADOPTED OUTTURN BUDGET
2012 2012 2013
AREA OFFICE OVERHEADS
BALLINA AREA OFFICE 249,000 245,000 240,000
CASTLE BAR AREA OFFICE 58,000 61 ,500 55,000
WESTPORT AREA OFFICE 158,000 159,000 150,000
SWINFORD AREA OFFICE 110,000 11 0,000 105,000
BELMULLET AREA OFFICE 185,000 192,500 185,000
CLAREMORRIS AREA OFFICE 105,000 105,000 100,000
BALLINROBE AREA OFFICE 160,000 160,000 150,000
SUB-TOTAL 1 025000 1 033000 985000
TOTAL EXPEN DIT URE 13 237 209 12 332234 12483,303
INCOME
SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUT IONS 1,650,000 1,620,000 1,655,000
TOTAL INCOME 1650000 1 620000 1 655000
TOTAL ALL PROGRAMMES EXPENDITURE 130,322,751 121,297,874 120,085,841
TOTALALLPROGRAMMESmCOME 84,041,388 75,248,821 74,227,249

BUDGET SUMMARY BY SERVICE DIVISION
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BUDGET
2013
GROSS REVENUE EXPENDITURE
A. Housing and Building 15,493,877
B. Road Transport and Safety 31,846,729
C. Water Services 25,023,393
D. Development Management 6,317,410
E. Environmental Services 17,900,643
F. Recreation and Amenity 6,707,446
G. Agriculture,Education, Health and Welfare 8,056,548
H. Miscellaneous Services 8,739,794
Total 120,085,841
Plus Provision for Debit Balance
Adjusted Gross Expenditure 120,085,841
GROSS REVENUE INCOME
A. Housing and Building 14,545,116
B. Road Transport and Safety 22,928,772
C. Water Services 11,941,612
D. Development Management 1,568,173
E. Environmental Services 9,719,543
F. Recreation and Amenity 2,019,903
G. Agriculture,Education, Health and Welfare 6,761 ,006
H. Miscellaneous Services 4,743,123
Total 74,227,249
Plus Provision for Credit Balance
Adjusted Gross Income 74,227,249
NET EXPENDITURE 45,858,592
OTHER INCOME\CREDIT BALANCE
Local Government Fund 27,650,043
Government Pension Levy 2,220,000
County Charge 2,465,204
32,335,247
AMOUNT TO BE LEVIED 13,523,345
NET EFFECTIVE VALUATION 196,675
ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION €68.76

MAYO COUNTY COUNCIL
ADOPTED BUDGET 2013
STATUTORY TABLES

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TABLE A - CALCULATION OF ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION
Summary per Table A 2013
Estimated
Estimated Net Outturn 2012
Expenditure
Net
Summary by Service Division Expenditure Income 2013 Expenditure
€ € € % € %
Gross Revenue Expenditure & Income
Housing and Building 15,493,877 14,545,116 948,761 2.1% 991,628 2.2%
Road Transport & Safety 31,846,729 22,928,772 8,917,957 19.4% 9,007,037 19.6%
Water Services 25,023,393 11,941,612 13,081,781 28.5% 12,737,756 27.7%
Development Management 6,317,410 1,568,173 4,749,237 10.4% 4,420,771 9.6%
Environmental Services 17,900,643 9,719,543 8,181,100 17.8% 8,269,337 18.0%
Recreation and Amenity 6,707,446 2,019,903 4,687,542 10.2% 4,859,070 10.6%
Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 8,056,548 6,761,006 1,295,542 2.8% 1,353,681 2.9%
Miscellaneous Services 8,739,794 4,743,123 3,996,671 8.7% 4,409,775 9.6%
120,085,841 74,227,249 45,858,592 100.0% 46,049,055 100.0%
- County Charge 2,465,204 2,465,204 2,465,204
Adjusted Gross Expenditure & Income (A) 120,085,841 76,692,453 43,393,388 43,583,851
Financed by Other Income/Credit Balances
Local Government Fund IGeneral Purpose Grant 27,650,043 27,650,043 27,159,161
Pension Related Deduction 2,220,000 2,220,000 2,300,000
Sub - Total (B) 29,870,043 14,124,690
.
-
Amount of Rates to be Levied C-(A-B)
13,523,345
Net Effective Valuation D 196,675
General Annual Rate on Valuation CID , 68.76
I

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Division & Services
IHousing and Building
Maintenance/Improvement of LA Housing Units
Housing Assessment, Allocation and Transfer
Housing Rent and Tenant Purchase Administration
Housing Community Development Support
Administration of Homeless Service
Support to Housing Capital Prog.
Programme
IHousing Loans
5,888,71
1,747,341
Transport & Safety
Road - Maintenance and Improvement
Road - Maintenance and Improvement
IRegionai Road - Maintenance and Improvement
Road - Maintenance and Improvement
Lighting
1TNffiC Management Improvement
Safety Engineering Improvement
Safety PromotionlEducation
Parking
ISUDDort to Roads Capital Prog.
Services
1,15
1,458,1
16,413,231
893,693
7,118,011
12,072,683
7,949,163
169,751

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Table B Expenditure & Income for 2013 and Estimated Outturn for 2012
2013 2012
Expenditure Income Expenditure Income
Aoopteo 0) I ""timateo 0) Adopteo 0) ""hmated by Adopted b) !>stimated Adopted by IIshmated
Division & Services Counci Manager Counci Manager CouDci Outtnrn Counci Outturn
€ € € € € € € €
Water Services
Code
COl Water Supply 10,272,309 10,273,977 5,073,614 5,073,614 9,703,346 9,973,004 6,133,183 5,079,098
CO2 Waste Water Treatment 7,458,147 7,459,265 2,593,645 2,593,645 7,597,645 7,506,495 3,018,362 2,591 ,665
C03 Collection of Water and Waste Water Charges 1,148,460 1,148,879 34,207 34,207 1,270,328 1,148,265 34,104 33,484
C04 Public Conveniences 81 ,564 81,582 1,372 1,372 88,367 85,407 1,368 1,343
C05 Admin of Group and Private Installations 4,422,410 4,422,641 4,148,778 4,148,778 4,159,460 4,422,887 3,858,721 4,148,380
C06 Support to Water Capital Programme 1,640,504 1,641,600 89,996 89,996 1,485,032 1,543,762 89,724 88,093
Service Division Total 25,023,393 25,027,944 11,941,612 11 ,941 ,612 24,304,179 24,679,819 13,135,462 11,942,063
Code Development Management
DOl Forward Planning 734,031 734,226 15,818 15,818 655,280 638,794 15,771 15,484
D02 Development Management 2,003,688 2,004,483 339,282 339,282 2,049,034 2,026,835 321,089 332,933
D03 Enforcement 479,466 479,607 11,384 11 ,384 470,653 484,529 11 ,349 11,143
D04 lndustrial & Commercial Facilities 500 500 22,500 22,500 2,500 500 7,500 20,500;
D05 Tourism Development and Promotion 175,000 175,000 100,000 100,000
D06 Community and Enterprise Function 1,709,520 1,689,725 669,970 669,970 1,690,391 1,602,384 726,492 706,192
D07 Unfinished Housing Estates 1,293 1,293 1,364 1,294
D08 Building Control 129,965 130,0 15 14,002 14,002 138,199 120,144 13,990 13,418
D09 Economic Development and Promotion 485,426 485,547 90,581 70,581 909,759 504,385 570,549 150,357
DI0 Property Management 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
DJI Heritage and Conservation Services 181 ,262 181 ,291 71 ,578 71 ,578 238,524 187,116 129,246 79,204
D12 Agency & Recoupable Services 417,260 417,421 325,558 325,558 439,556 433,253 341 ,968 341,733
Service Division Total 6,317,410 6,299, 108 1,568,173 1,548,173 6,695,260 6,099,234 2,145,455 1,678,463

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TableB Expenditure & Income for 2013 and Estimated Dutturn for 2012
2013 2012
Expenditure Income Expenditure Income
Aaoptea D) I "stIrn_tea D) Aaoptea D) "'timatea Dy Aaoptea D) "stImatea Aaoptea Dy "s!lmateo
Division & Services Couuci Manage Couuci Manager Council Outturn Couuci Outturn
€ € € € € € € €
Code Environmental Services
EOI Landfill Operation and Aliercare 3,984,479 3,984,943 3,639,520 3,639,520 4,020,068 3,920,765 3,589,401 3,538,684
E02 Recovery & Recycling Facilities Operations 193,852 193,868 246,272 246,272 210,721 207,906 236,268 236,245
E05 Litter Management 559,346 559,469 35,110 35,110 617,405 601,357 35,080 34,897
E06 Street Cleaning 113,358 113,379 1,686 1,686 127,536 123,756 1,680 1,650
E07 Waste Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement 336,925 337,101 170,329 170,329 579,206 389,466 345,286 170,026
E08 Waste Management Planning 25,967 25,970 169 169 21,034 21,010 169 166
E09 Maintenance of Burial Grounds 522,816 522,923 208,910 208,910 555,682 544,892 208,884 208,722
EIO Safety of Structures and Places 548,545 548,644 88,846 88,846 615,824 593,775 92,823 92,680
Ell Operation of Fire Service 4,963,162 4,963,440 402,106 442,106 5,350,529 5,063,101 442,039 441,638
EI2 Fire Prevention 570,535 570,755 67,937 67,937 602,586 530,696 92,883 67,558
E13 Water Quality, Air and Noise Pollution 1,305,028 1,305,235 236,785 236,785 1,218,809 1,163,292 256,734 256,430
EI4 Agency & Recoupable Servicess 4,776,629 4,777,154 4,621,872 4,621,872 3,701,361 5,689,017 3,536,834 5,531,002
Service Division Total 17,900,643 17,902,881 9,719,543 9,759,543 17,620,761 18,849,036 8,838,080 10,579,698
Recreation & Amenity
FOI Leisure Facilities Operations 1,390,354 1,390,789 911,531 911,531 1,517,639 1,514,042 911,416 910,727
F02 Operation of Library and Archival Service 2,998,392 2,999,393 202,001 202,001 3,181,635 3,098,261 241,755 200,277
F03 Outdoor Leisure Areas Operations 385,206 385,209 1,162 1,162 292,969 274,499 7,662 159
F04 Community Sport and Recreational Development 519,104 509,183 312,384 312,384 548,704 542,606 312,365 312,249
F05 Operation of Arts Programme 1,414,390 1,414,577 592,825 592,825 1,468,566 1,450,075 605,278 597,000
Service Division Total 6,707,446 6,699,152 2,019,903 2,019,903 7,009,513 6,879,483 2,078,476 2,020,413

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Table B Expenditure & Income for 2013 and Estimated Outturn for 2012
2013 2012
Expenditure Income Expenditure Income
Adopted by J

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TableD
ANALYSIS OF BUDGET 2013 INCOME FROM GOODS AND
SERVICES
Source of Income 2013
€
Rents from Houses 4,087,500
Housing Loans Interest & Charges 1,450,400
Parking Fines/Charges 345,000
Commercial Water 3,600,000
Commercial Waste Water 1,700,000
Planning Fees 280,000
Sale/leasing of other property/Industrial Sites 40,000
Landfill Charges 3,600,000
Fire Charges 360,000
Recreation / Amenity/Culture 500,000
Library Fees/Fines 120,000
Agency Services & Repayable Works 3,235,000
Local Authority Contributions 3,757,975
Superannuation 1,655,000
NPPR 1,730,000
Misc. (Detail) 5,480,500
TOTAL 31,941,375

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TableE
ANALYSIS OF BUDGET INCOME 2013 FROM GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES
Department of the Environment, Community &
Local Government
€
Housing and Building 8,168,370
Water Services 4,632,000
Development Management 109,250
Environmental Services 581,000
Miscellaneous Services 4,000
13,494,620
Other Departments and Bodies
NRA/DoT 20,737,298
Arts,Sports & Tourism 306,000
Social & Family Affairs 350,000
Defence 81,000
Education and Science 6,090,000
Arts Council 87,500
Justice Equality and Law Reform 4,500
Other 1,134,956
28,791,254
Total Grants & Subsidies 42,285,874

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HOUSING AND BUILDING
2013 2012
Adopted b~ Estimated b) Adopted b~ Estimated
Expenditure by Service and Sub-Service COURd Manage Counci Outturn
Code € € € €
AOIOI Maintenance of LA Housing Units 1,240,000 1,240,000 1,155,000 1,261,710
AOI02 Maintenance of Traveller Accommodation Units 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
AOI03 Traveller Accorrunodation Management 238,100 238,100 256,700 259,100
AOl99 Service Support Costs 677,093 677,525 702,113 657,682
MaintenancelImprovement of LA Housing Units 2: 160, 193 2, 160,625 2,118,813 2,183,492
A0201 Assessment of Housing Needs, Alloes. & Trans. 258,846 258,846 263,778 250,196
A0299 Service Support Costs 78,687 78,810 82,448 80,456
Housing Assessment, Allocation and Transfer 337,533 337,656 346,226 330,652
A030I Debt Management & Rent Assessment 269,943 269,943 289,439 282,662
A0399 Service Support Costs 83,498 83,622 87,522 85,277
Housing Rent and Tenant Purchase
Administration 353,441 353,565 376,961 367,939
A040I Housing Estate Management 116,547 116,547 122,100 122,080
A0402 Tenancy Management 52,305 52,305 52,526 50,794
A0499 Service Support Costs 40,238 40,295 42,418 40,333
Housing Community Development Support 209,090 209,147 217,044 213,207
A0501 Homeless Grants Other Bodies 86,000 86,000 86,000 86,000
A0599 Service Support Costs 78,035 78,067 87,161 86,348
Administration of Homeless Service 164,035 164,067 173, 161 172,348
A0601 Technical and Administrative Support 318,254 318,254 355,888 354,516
A0602 Loan Charges 985,910 985,910 906,981 790,430
A0699 Service Support Costs 463,674 464,352 489,333 463,682
Support to Housing Capital Prog, 1,767,838 1,768,516 1,752,202 1,608,628
A0701 RAS Operations 5,514,800 5,514,800 5,342,400 4,33 1,640
A0799 RAS Service Support Costs 373,917 373,998 316,743 280,218
RAS Programme 5,888,717 5,888,798 5,659,143 4,611 ,858
A0801 Loan Interest and Other Charges 1,592,700 1,592,700 2,206,960 1,671 ,237
A0802 Debt Management Housing Loans 61,500 61,500 107,200 68,475
A0899 Service Support Costs 93, 141 93,264 98,176 93,517
Housing Loans 1,747,341 1,747,464 2,412,336 1,833,229
A090S Mobility Aids Housing Grants 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000 2,500,000
A0999 Service Support Costs 365,687 365,797 357,884 343,062
Housing Grants 2,865,687 2,865,797 2,857,884 2,843,062
Service Division Total 15,493,877 15,495,635 15,913,769 14,164,415

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HOUSING AND BUILDING
2013 2012
AOopteO oy EStlmateO oy Aaoptea OJ .,;Stlmatec
Income by Source Counci Manager Counci Outturn
€ € € €
Government Grants & Subsidies
Environment, Community & Local Government 8,168,370 8,168,370 7,860,810 6,752,510
Total Grants & Subsidies (a) 8,168,370 8,168,370 7,860,810 6,752,510
Goods and Services
Rents from houses 4,087,500 4,087,500 4,200,000 4,027,700
Housing Loans Interest & Charges 1,450,400 1,450,400 1,660,000 1,455,000
Superannuation 140,846 140,846 140,420 137,867
Local Authority Contributions 63,000 63 ,000 70,000 63,000
Other income 635,000 635,000 640,000 736,710
Total Goods and Services (b) 6,376,746 6,376,746 6,710,420 6,420,277
Total Income c=(a+b) 14,545,116 14,545,116 14,571,230 13,172,787

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ROAD TRANSPORT & SAFETY
2013 2012
Adopted hJ t:stimated bJ Adopted by t:stimatCii
Expenditure by Service and Sub-Service Council Manage Council Outturn
Code € € € €
BOIOI NP - Surface Dressing 41,322 41,322 41,322
BOI03 NP - Winter Maintenance 165,000 165,000 175,000 165,000
BOI04 NP - Bridge Maintenance (Eirspan) 10,000 10,000 7,000 10,000
BOlO5 NP - General Maintenance 460,034 460,034 484,948 460,034
BOl99 Service Support Costs 474,889 475,239 478,596 460,412
National Primary Road - Maintenance and
Improvement 1,151,245 1,151 ,595 1,145,544 1, 136,768
B0201 NS - Surface Dressing 42,431 42,431 326,838 42,431
B0204 NS - Winter Maintenance 200,000 200,000 180,000 200,000
B0205 NS - Bridge Maintenance (Eirspan) 16,000 16,000 13,000 16,000
B0206 NS - General Maintenance 581,290 581,290 512,146 581,290
B0299 Service Support Costs 618,381 619,010 623,739 599,425
National Secondary Road - Maintenance and
Improvement 1,458,102 1,458,731 1,655,723 1,439,146
B0301 Regional Roads Surface Dressing 1,188,900 1,188,900 1,188,900 1,188,900
B0302 Reg Rd Surface RestIRoad Reconstruction/Overlay 3,230,053 3,230,053 5,829,340 3,230,053
B0303 Regional Road Winter Maintenance 592,736 592,736 839,104 592,736
B0304 Regional Road Bridge Maintenance
B0305 Regional Road General Maintenance Works 1,882,000 1,882,000 1,602,656 1,882,000
B0306 Regional Road General Improvement Works 157,600 157,600 479,344 157,600
B0399 Service Support Costs 940,001 940,802 974,853 897,874
Regional Road - Improvement and Maintenance
7,991,290 7,992,091 10,914,197 7,949,163
B0401 Local Road Surface Dressing 2,241,600 2,241,600 2,434,100 2,241,600
B0402 Local Rd Surface RestIRoad Reconstruction/Overlay 6,942,1 70 6,942,170 7,574,668 6,942,170
B0404 Local Roads Bridge Maintenance
B0405 Local Roads General Maintenance Works 5,405,745 5,405,745 5,709,991 5,883,745
B0406 Local Roads Gcnerallrnprovement Works 215,000 215,000 872,000 215,000
B0499 Service Support Costs 1,608,716 1,610,812 1,694,494 1,537,050
Local Road - Maintenance and Improvement 16,413,231 16,415,327 18,285,253 16,819,565

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ROAD TRANSPORT & SAFETY
2013 2012
AdOpted OJ ",tlmated OJ Adopte.oy "'tlmated
Expenditure by Service and Sub-Service Counci Manage Counci Outturn
Code € € € €
B0501 Public Lighting Operating Costs 1,105,417 1,105,417 1,490,000 1,105,000
B0599 Service Support Costs 38,555 38,571 43,618 38,088
Public Lighting 1,143,972 1,143,988 1,533,618 1,143,088
B0699 Service Support Costs 161,547 161,608 190,892 169,751
Traffic Management Improvement 161,547 161,608 190,892 169,751
B0701 Low Cost Remedial Measures 216,011 216,011 209,959 216,011
B0799 Service Support Costs 72,405 72,472 76,445 70,576
Road Safety Engineering Improvements 288,416 288,483 286,404 286,587
B0802 Publicity and Promotion Road Safety 100,600 100,600 106,020 105,600
B0899 Service Support Costs 19,499 19,543 20,841 18,934
Road Safety Promotion/Education 120,099 120,143 126,861 124,534
B0901 Maintenance and Management of ear Parks 10,212 10,212 9,960 9,696
B0903 Parking Enforcement 598,000 598,000 352,295 409,275
B0999 Service Support Costs 27,972 28,029 29,712 27,675
Car Parking 636,184 636,241 391,967 446,646
BIOOI Administration of Roads Capital Programme 131,936 131,936 135,060 134,065
BI099 Service Support Costs 612,145 613,143 649,175 612,094
Support to Roads Capital Programme 744,081 745,079 784,235 746,159
BIIOI Agency & Recoupable Service 1,430,300 1,430,300 1,815,500 1,515,300
BII99 Service Support Costs 308,263 308,745 326,990 304,132
Agency & Recoupable Services 1,738,563 1,739,045 2,142,490 1,819,432
Service Division Total 31,846,729 31,852,331 37,457,184 32,080,838

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ROAD TRANSPORT & SAFETY
2013 2012
Aoopleo by "st.maleO by AOopleo b)
Income by Sonrce Council Manager Council Estimated Outturn
€ € € €
Government Grants
NRAIDoT 20,737,298 20,737,298 25,096,681 20,737,298
Total Grants & Snbsidies (a) 20,737,298 20,737,298 25,096,681 20,737,298
Goods and Services
Parking Fines & Charges 345,000 345,000 345,000 345,000
Superannuation 471,474 471,474 470,050 461,503
Agency Services & Repayable Works 500,000 500,000 700,000 500,000
Local Authority Contributions 0 300,000
Other income 875,000 875,000 1,130,000 1,030,000
Total Goods and Services (b) 2,191,474 2,191,474 2,945,050 2,336,503
Total Income c=(a+b) 22,928,772 22,928,772 28,041,731 23,073,801

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WATER SERVICES
2013 2012
AOopteO oy ""lima teo oy Adoptea oy "'''mated
Expenditure by Service and Sub-Service Counci Manager Co unci OuUurn
Code € € € €
COIOI Water Plants & Networks 9,063,000 9,063,000 8,448,000 8,823,148
COl99 Service Support Costs 1,209,309 1,210,977 1,255,346 1,149,856
Water Supplv 10,272,309 10,273,977 9,703,346 9,973,004
C0201 Waste Plants and Networks 6,419,000 6,419,000 6,521,000 6,524,974
C0299 Service Support Costs 1,039,147 1,040,265 1,076,645 981,521
Waste Water Treatment 7,458,147 7,459,265 7,597,645 7,506,495
C0301 Debt Management Water and Waste Water 911,043 911,043 1,021,459 905,562
C0399 Service Support Costs 237,417 237,836 248,869 242,703
Collection of Water and Waste Water Cbarges 1,148,460 1,148,879 1,270,328 1,148,265
C0401 Operation and Maintenance of Public Conveniences 45,000 45,000 50,000 50,722
C0499 Service Support Costs 36,564 36,582 38,367 34,685
Public Conveniences 81,564 81,582 88,367 85,407
C0504 Group Water Scheme Subsidies 3,800,000 3,800,000 3,500,000 3,800,000
C0599 Service Support Costs 622,4 10 622,641 659,460 622,887
Admin of Group and Private Installations 4,422,410 4,422,641 4,159,460 4,422,887
C0601 Technical Design and Supervision 880,461 880,461 679,017 794,049
C0699 Service Support Costs 760,043 761,139 806,015 749,713
Support to Water Capital Programme 1,640,504 1,641,600 1,485,032 1,543,762
Service Division Total 25,023,393 25,027,944 24,304,179 24,679,819

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WATER SERVICES
2013 2012
Aoopleo OJ ",stomaleo oy Aoopleo oy ",lImaleC
Income by Sonrce Counci Manager Council Outturn
€ € € €
Government Grants
Environment, Community & Local Government 4,632,000 4,632,000 4,426,000 4,632,000
Other 54,000 54,000 75,000 63,500
Total Grants & Subsidies (a) 4,686,000 4,686,000 4,501 ,000 4,695,500
Goods and Services
Commercial Water 3,600,000 3,600,000 4,565,000 3,600,000
Commercial Waste Water 1,700,000 1,700,000 2,125,000 1,700,000
Superannuation 380,612 380,612 379,462 372,563
Local Authority Contributions 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Other income 75,000 75,000 65,000 74,000
Total Goods and Services (b) 7,255,612 7,255,612 8,634,462 7,246,563
Total Income c=(a+b) 11,941,612 11,941,612 13,135,462 11,942,063

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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
2013 2012
AUOP'CU OJ """ma,eu OJ Auop,eu oJ """maleO
Expenditure by Service and Sub-Service Counci Manager Co unci Outturn
Code € € € €
00101 Statutory Plans and Policy 611,766 611,766 527,265 513,655
00199 Service Support Costs 122,265 122,460 128,015 125,139
Forward Planning 734,031 734,226 655,280 638,794
00201 Planning Control 1,430,763 1,430,763 1,449,294 1,442,040
00299 Service Support Costs 572,925 573,720 599,740 584,795
Development Management 2,003,688 2,004,483 2,049,034 2,026,835
00301 Enforcement Costs 38 1,492 381,492 367,769 385,194
00399 Service Support Costs 97,974 98,115 102,884 99,335
Enforcement 479,466 479,607 470,653 484,529
00401 Industrial Sites Operations 500 500 2,500 500
Industrial and Commercial Facilities 500 500 2,500 500
00501 Tourism Promotion 175,000 175,000 100,000 100,000
Tourism Development and Promotion 175,000 175,000 100,000 100,000
00601 General Community & Enterprise Expenses 740,580 740,580 731 ,228 678,760
00602 RAPID Costs 47,400 47,400 45,500 47,500
00603 Social Inclusion 790,919 770,919 775,985 745,288
00699 Service Support Costs 130,621 130,826 137,678 130,836
Community and Enterprise Function 1,709,520 1,689,725 1,690,391 1,602,384

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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
2013 2012
Adopted b} "stlmated b} Adopted b) "st'mated
Expenditnre by Service and Snb-Service CouRd Manage CouRci Outturn
Code € € € €
D0799 Service Support Costs 1,293 1,293 1,364 1,294
U nfinisbed Honsing Estates 1,293 1,293 1,364 1,294
D0801 Building Control Inspection Costs 79,208 79,208 70,883 53,988
D0802 Building Control Enforcement Costs 19, 145 19,145 34,236 33,740
D0899 Service Support Costs 3 1,612 31 ,662 33,080 32,416
Bnilding Control 129,965 130,015 138, 199 120,144
D0901 Urban and Village Renewal 169,100 169,100 600,000 210,000
D0902 EU Projects 0 20,000
D0903 Town Twinning 5,000 5,000 7,000 5,000
D0905 Economic Development & Promotion 264,239 264,239 233,029 241,529
D0999 Service Support Costs 47,087 47,208 49,730 47,856
Economic Development and Promotion 485,426 485,547 909,759 504,385
DIIOI Heritage Services 139,000 139,000 145,000 145,000
Dl103 Conservation Grants 20,000 20,000 70,000 20,000
DI199 Service Support Costs 22,262 22,291 23 ,524 22, 116
Heritage and Conservation Services 181 ,262 181 ,291 238,524 187, 116
D1201 Agency & Recoupable Service 312,550 312,550 329,000 329,000
DI 299 Service Support Costs 104,710 104,871 110,556 104,253
Agency & Reconpable Services 417,260 417,421 439,556 433,253
Service Division Total 6,317,410 6,299,108 6,695,260 6,099,234

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DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT
2013 2012
Adopted bJ Eshmated bJ Adopted bJ Estimated
Income by Source Counci Manage Counci QUllnrn
€ € € €
Government Grants
Environment, Community & Local Government 109,250 109,250 186,925 116,925
Other 555,963 555,963 808,985 608,985
Total Grants & Subsidies (a) 665,213 665,213 995,910 725,910
Goods and Services
Planning Fees 280,000 280,000 260,000 274,500
Sale/Leasing of other property/Industrial Sites 40,000 40,000 25,000 38,000
Superannuation 137,460 137,460 137,045 134,553
Agency Services & Repayable Works 370,000 370,000 570,000 370,000
Other income 75,500 55,500 157,500 135,500
Total Goods and Services (b) 902,960 882,960 1,149,545 952,553
Total Income c=(a+b) 1,568,173 1,548,173 2,145,455 1,678,463

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
2013 2012
AdopIeu D} ""umateu D} ADopleD D} .r.snmate
Expenditure by Service and Sub-Service Counci Manage Counci Outturn
Code € € € €
EOIOI Landfill Operations 3,705,000 3,705,000 3,733,500 3,650,000
EOl99 Service Support Costs 279,479 279,943 286,568 270,765
Landfill Operation and Aftercare 3,984,479 3,984,943 4,020,068 3,920,765
E020 1 Recycling Facilities Operations 104,000 104,000 119,000 127,000
E0202 Bring Centres Operations 24,000 24,000 24,000 20,000
E0204 Other Recycling Services 12,500 12,500 12,500 11 ,500
E0299 Service Support Costs 53,352 53,368 55,22 1 49,406
Recovery & Recycling Facilities Operations 193,852 193,868 2 10,721 207,906
E0501 Litter Warden Service 191 ,900 191 ,900 204,200 203,200
E0502 Litter Control Initiatives 75,000 75,000 100,000 100,000
E0503 Environmen tal Awareness Services 207,201 207,201 222,509 214,821
E0599 Service Support Costs 85,245 85,368 90,696 83,336
Litter Management 559,346 559,469 617,405 601,357
E0601 Operation of Street Cleaning Service 65,000 65,000 75,000 75,000
E0699 Service Support Costs 48,358 48,379 52,536 48,756
Street C leaning 11 3,358 113,379 127,536 123,756
E070 1 Monitoring of Waste Regs (inel Private Landfills) 18,910 18,910 194,620 16,485
E0702 Enfo rcement of Waste Regulations 205,665 205,665 266,730 258,420
E0799 Service Support Costs 11 2,350 11 2,526 11 7,856 114,561
Waste Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement 336,925 337, 101 579,206 389,466
E0801 Waste Management Plan 4,435 4,435 4,430 4,435
E0802 Contrib to Other Bodies Waste Management Planning 20,000 20,000 15,000 15,000
E0899 Service Support Costs 1,532 1,535 1,604 1,575
Waste Management Planning 25,967 25,970 21,034 21,010
E0901 Maintenance of Burial Grounds 370,000 370,000 400,000 400,000
E0999 Service Support Costs 152,816 152,923 155,682 144,892
Maintenance and Upkeep of Burial Grounds 522,8 16 522,923 555,682 544,892

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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
2013 2012
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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
2013 2012
Adopted by Estlmated b) Adopted by Estimated
Income by Source Council Manage Council Outturn
€ € € €
Government Grants
Environment, Community & Local Government 581 ,000 581 ,000 591,000 591 ,000
Defence 81,000 81 ,000 85,000 85,000
Total Grants & Subsidies (a) 662,000 662,000 676,000 676,000
Goods and Services
Landfill Charges 3,600,000 3,600,000 2,250,000 3,500,000
Fire Charges 360,000 400,000 400,000 400,000
Superannuation 186,543 186,543 185,980 182,598
Agency Services & Repayable Works 2,365,000 2,365,000 2,500,600 2,500,600
Local Authority Contributions 40,000 40,000 110,500 110,500
Other income 2,506,000 2,506,000 2,715,000 3,210,000
Total Goods and Services (b) 9,057,543 9,097,543 8,162,080 9,903,698
Total Income c-(a+b) 9,719,543 9,759,543 8,838,080 10,579,698

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RECREATION & AMENITY
2013 2012
Adopted bJ Kstimated bJ Adopted bJ KSflmatei
Expenditure by Service and Sub-Service Council Manage Council Outturn
Code € € € €
FOIOI Leisure Facilities Operations 1,208,000 1,208,000 1,325,000 1,331,000
FOl99 Service Support Costs 182,354 182,789 192,639 183,042
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Leisure Facilities Operations 1,390,354 1,390,789 1,517,639 1,514,042
F0201 Library Service Operations 2,291,897 2,291,897 2,410,178 2,350,691
F0202 Archive Service 0 2,000
F0204 Purchase of Books, CD's etc. 100,000 100,000 120,000 130,000
F0205 Contributions to Library Organisations 20,000 20,000 30,000 31,500
F0299 Service Support Costs 586,495 587,496 619,457 586,070
Operation of Library and Archival Service 2,998,392 2,999,393 3,181,635 3,098,261
F0301 Parks, Pitches & Open Spaces 163,400 163,400 45,000 54,000
F0302 Playgrounds 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000
F0303 Beaches 175,000 175,000 200,000 175,000
F0399 Service Support Costs 16,806 16,809 17,969 15,499
Outdoor Leisure Areas Operations 385,206 385,209 292,969 274,499
F0401 Community Grants 12,000 7,000 8,000 7,000
F0404 Recreational Development 451,000 446,000 481,000 481,000
F0499 Service Support Costs 56, I 04 56,183 59,704 54,606
Community Sport and Recreational
Development 519,104 509,183 548,704 542,606
F0501 Administration of the Arts Programme 865,281 865,281 910,274 910,300
F0503 Museums Operations 392,200 392,200 383,400 383,400
F0504 Heritage/Interpretive Facilities Operations 30,000 30,000 40,000 32,000
F0599 Service Support Costs 126,909 127,096 134,892 124,375
Operation of Arts Pro2ramme 1,414,390 1,414,577 1,468,566 1,450,075
Service Division Total 6,707,446 6,699,152 7,009,513 6,879,483

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RECREATION & AMENITY
2013 2012
AOOpteO DY ","um.teo D) AOopteO DY ",somateo
Income by Sonrce Council Manage Council Outturn
Government Grants
€ € € €
Arts, Sports and Tourism 306,000 306,000 306,000 306,000
Social & Family Affairs 350,000 350,000 350,000 350,000
Arts Council 87,500 87,500 100,000 92,000
Other 140,000 140,000 140,000 140,000
Total Grants & Snbsidies (a) 883,500 883,500 896,000 888,000
Goods and Services
Library Fees/Fines 120,000 120,000 160,000 120,000
Recreation/Amenity/Culture 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000
Superannuation 141,403 141,403 140,976 138,413
Local Authority Contributions 373,500 373,500 373,500 373,500
Other income 1,500 1,500 8,000 500
Total Goods and Services (b) 1,136,403 1,136,403 1,182,476 1,132,413
Total Income c=(a+b) 2,019,903 2,019,903 2,078,476 2,020,413

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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, HEALTH & WELFARE
2013 2012
Adopted 0) MUmated oy Adopted 0) MUmated
Expenditure by Service and Sub-Service Counci Manage Couoci Outturn
Code € € € €
GOIOI Maintenance of Land Drainage Areas 34,000 34,000 59,000 59,000
GO 102 Contributions to Joint Drainage Bodies 20,000 20,000 29,800 22,275
GOI03 Payment of Agricultural Pensions 24,323 24,323 24,323 24,323
GOl99 Service Support Costs 1,709 1,709 1,911 1,366
Land Drainage Costs 80,032 80,032 115,034 106,964
G0201 Operation of Piers 512,100 512,100 515,000 505,000
G0299 Service Support Costs 140,853 140,969 147,480 142,205
Operation and Maintenance of Piers and
Harbours 652,953 653,069 662,480 647,205
G0301 General Maintenance - Costal Regions 35,000 35,000 40,000 40,000
G0399 Service Support Costs 43,859 43,892 44,783 44,123
Coastal Protection 78,859 78,892 84,783 84,123
G0401 Provision ofYeterinary Service 23,321 23,321 23,803 23,811
G0402 Inspection of Abattoirs etc 247,743 247,743 246,480 252,367
G0403 Food Safety 135,822 135,822 135,380 136,638
G0404 Operation of Dog Warden Service 128,957 128,957 148,560 108,533
G0405 Other Animal Welfare Services (incl Horse Control) 198,978 198,978 86,880 244,037
G0499 Service Support Costs 125,770 125,984 132,239 127,046
Veterinary Service 860,591 860,805 773,342 892,432
G0501 Payment of Higher Education Grants 6,100,000 6,100,000 10,135,000 7,500,000
G0502 Administration Higher Education Grants 190,225 190,225 217,650 212,640
G0599 Service Support Costs 93,889 93,994 99,318 93,783
Educational Support Services 6,384, 114 6,384,219 10,451,968 7,806,423
Service Division Total 8,056,548 8,057,018 12,087,607 9,537,147

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AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION, HEALTH & WELFARE
2013 2012
Anopten 0) Mtlmaten oy Anopten oy EStimate<
Itlcome by Source CouRci Manager Council Outturn
€ € € €
Government Grants
Environment, Community & Local Government
Education and Science 6,090,000 6,090,000 10,125,000 7,490,000
Other 384,993 384,993 400,000 384,993
Total Grants & Subsidies (a) 6,474,993 6,474,993 10,525,000 7,874,993
Goods and Services
Superannuation 38,513 38,513 38,397 37,698
Other income 247,500 247,500 80,500 270,775
Total Goods and Services (b) 286,013 286,013 118,897 308,473
Total Income c-(a+b) 6,761,006 6,761,006 10,643,897 8,183,466

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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
2013 2012
Adopted bl Estimated bl Adopted bl EstImated
Expenditure by Service and Sub-Service Counci Manage Counci Outturn
Code € € € €
H0301 Administration of Rates Office 105,490 105,490 108,590 114,380
H0302 Debt Management Service Rates 148,594 148,594 136,422 138,796
H0303 Refunds and Irrecoverable Rates 1,625,000 1,625,000 1,550,000 1,700,000
H0399 Service Support Costs 74,822 74,926 78,376 75,818
Administration of Rates 1,953,906 1,954,010 1,873,388 2,028,994
H0401 Register of Elector Costs 154,025 154,025 175,836 160,110
H0499 Service Support Costs 38,173 38,228 39,892 38,925
Franchise Costs 192,198 192,253 215,728 199,035
H0501 Coroner Fees and Expenses 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000
H0599 Service Support Costs 10,547 10,550 11 , 124 9,759
Operation and Morgue and Coroner Expenses 240,547 240,550 241,124 239,759
H0901 Representational Payments 518,388 518,388 518,388 518,388
H0902 ChairlVice Chair Allowances 55,000 55,000 63,653 63,653
H0903 Annual Allowances LA Members 200,000 200,000 220,000 220,000
H0904 Expenses LA Members 80,000 80,000 85,000 85,000
H0905 Other Expenses 49,000 49,000 49,000 49,000
H0906 Conferences Abroad 22,000 22,000 25,000 25,000
H0908 Contribution to Members Associations 16,710 16,710 16,710 16,710
H0999 Service Support Costs 327, 173 327,297 364,687 352,075
Local Representation/Civic Leadership 1,268,271 1,268,395 1,342,438 1,329,826
HIOOI Motor Taxation Operation 848,688 848,688 1,087,187 1,013,720
HI099 Service Support Costs 419,961 420,463 438,953 428,926
Motor Taxation 1,268,649 1,269,151 1,526,140 1,442,646
HIIOI Agency & Recoupable Service 2,997,248 2,997,248 3,1 76,730 2,946,967
Hll02 NPPR 55,000 55,000 55,000 55,000
HI199 Service Support Costs 763 ,975 765,165 803,929 765,675
Agency & Recoupable Services 3,816,223 3,817,413 4,035,659 3,767,642
Service Division Total 8,739,794 8,741,773 9,234,477 9,007,904

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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
2013 2012
Aoopleo OJ Mumaleo oy Aoopleo OJ ",sumaleu
Income by Source Counci Manager Council Outturn
€ € € €
Government Grants
Environment, Community & Local Government 4,000 4,000 45,000 4,000
Justice, Equality and Law Refonn 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500
Total Grants & Subsidies (a) 8,500 8,500 49,500 8,500
Goods and Services
Superannuation 158,148 158,148 157,670 154,804
Local Authority Contributions 1,781 ,475 1,781,475 1,847,887 1,724,825
NPPR 1,730,000 1,700,000 1,420,000 1,650,000
Other income 1,065,000 1,065,000 1,112,000 1,060,000
Total Goods and Services (b) 4,734,623 4,704,623 4,537,557 4,589,629
Total Income c- (a+b) 4,743,123 4,713,123 4,587,057 4,598,129

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APPENDIXl
Summary of Central Management Charge
2013
€
Area Office Overhead 985,000
Corporate Affairs Overhead 970,185
Corporate Buildings Overhead 750,495
Finance Function Overhead 1,891 ,200
Human Resource Function 1,247,799
IT Services 1,851,624
Print/Post Room Service Overhead Allocation 157,000
Pension & Lump Sum Overhead 4,630,000
Total Expenditure Allocated to Services 12,483,303

CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT AT THE BUDGET MEETING OF MAYO COUNTY
COUNCIL ON THE 7th DAY OF JANUARY 2013 THE COUNCIL BY
RESOLUTION ADOPTED FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31ST
DECEMBER 2013 THE BUDGET SET OUT IN TABLES A -F, AND BY
RESOLUTION DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID BUDGET THE
ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION TO BE LEVIED FOR THAT YEAR FOR
THE PURPOSES SET OUT IN THAT TABLE
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