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10 AUG 1942WEXFORDCOUNTY COUNCILMONTHLY :MEETING - lOth AUGUST, 1942-----------------MINUTESCounty Hall,WEXFORD.N. J. FRIZELLE,Secretary, Wexford Co. Council.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

[10 AUG 1942The ~ontnlyMeeting of Wexford County Council was held inOounty Courtnouse, Wexford, on loth August 1942.Present:- Messrs. J. J. Bowe, Patrick Colfer, John Day,Raymond Doyle, W. P. Keegan, Martin Kehoe, John P. Kelly, JamesKennedy, William Kinsella, James Lawler, Thomas McCarthy, Seano tByrne, Miss N. OtRyan, Col. R. P. Wemyss Quin, Michael Redmond,Thomas :H.edmond, Patrick Ronan, Myles Smyth, Joseph F. Swards,Malachi Sweetman and James E. Walsh.The County Secretary, County Surveyor, County Solicitor andthe following Assistant Surveyors ere in attenda.nce:- Messrs.Ennis, O'Neill ana Treanor.Mr . Corish, T.D., was moved to the Chair on the motion ofCol. Quin, seconded by Imr . Walsn.After confirmation of the Minutes, Mr . Allen, T.D., Chairmanof the Council, attended and presided for the rest of the meeting.The Yinutes of last meeting were confirmed.PAYMENTSTreasurer's Advice Notes for £11795. 12. 8d were examinedand signed.THE LATE VJERY REV. CANON QUI GLEY , P. P •On the motion of Col. Quin seconded by bIr. Corish, thefollowing resolution herein was adopted:-"That reply of his Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Staunton, LordBishOp of Ferns, to the resolution of condolence by WexfordCounty Council to him and to the clergy of the Diocese be insertedon the minutes of tnis day's meeting. IIThe following is copy of his Lordship's reply under d~lte31st July 1942!-til beg to acknowledge, with best thanks, receipt of yourletter conveying the sympathy of the County Council on the deathof Very Rev. Canon Quigley, P.P., Blackwater, with a statement of~hetributes paid to his memory by the Chairman and members of theCouncil including those from New Ross. The respect pa.id to thas© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

[10 AUG 1942good priest and the appreciation of his character and work .hownfirst by the people of Blackwater and now by the County Councilwill be a great consolation to his brother, his relatives andfriends as well as to the clergy and myself. Kindly give mythankS to the members of the Council, and with thanks to yourselfand every good wish. IIWAGES OF GANGERS ETC.The following Notice of Motion was served by Mr. Colfer onthe 30th June 1942:-"I hereby give notice of my intention to move at the nextmeeting of Wexford County Council to be held on lOth August 1942that the wages of Road Gangers, Machinery Attendants and othersnot covered by the recent increase, be increased by 5/- per week."This motion was considered by Finance Committee at theirmeeting of 17th July 1942 when the following resolution"That the Wexford County Council be recommended to agree toan increase of 2/- weekly in the wages of Road Gangers, MachineryAttendants and all others concerned in the producti·on of Road materialand who are not affected by the recent increese of thisamount as sanctioned by the f[inister for Local Government andPublic rlealth."motion.Mr. Colfer moved this recommendation instead of his origins.l~r.Kelly seconded.Tne ChairI!lan, in reply to Col. Quin, said th8 t no change inwages h/i.d been made for a considerable time past beJl,ond the 2/­per week increase granted ordinary road workers, except rockdrillers, who were engaged in very heavy work and in whose casethe County Council considered an unanswerable case for an increasenad been made out.tw. Kehoe said the Council relied on the Gangers to haveroad work efficiently carried out.The cost of living had goneup to an extent that would entitle them to the increase proposedby l!r. Colfer.Mr. o'Byrne said that sangers had a good deal of travelling© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

to do and they now find it was almost impossible to procuretyres for their bicycles.The motion was then put and passed nem. con.EMPIDYMENT OF ~lACHI N ERY MEN1~ . Bowe raised the question of the employment of somemachinery men who, owing to the present emergency, were unableto get more than one quarter of a year's employment.better for them if they could be employed as ordinary roadworkers.The ounty Surveyor said tha~ the Survey staff were doingtheir best to provide employment for the machinery men, but theycould not see their way to put out their own ordinary roadwork~to employ machinery men.best to 3eet the situation.The survey staff were doing theirToo Cnairman said that if the County Surveyor was making ,any saVing on the mac!linery account he Sl10uld employ the amountin providing work for the machinery men .The County Surveyor said if they were putting money whichwould normally go to maChinery expenses to keep ordinary roadwork going it was only right that the machinery men should getsome of the resultant work .h~.Bowe said that he knew there would be a certainreduction of ordinary road workers but this would not entailemployment for only three months of the year.Tnen again, theunemployment stamps of ~achinery men had been used up while theordinary road workers had full cards.Mr . Ennis stated that it was only during the last sixmontns owing to the lack of coal and explosives that theposition became acute .Tne Chairman said that the full sum for macninery had beenvoted for this and last year and the machinery men should havean opportunity of earning some of that money by working eitheron tne roads .or at engines.The CounCil would ask the CountySurveyor to do what was possible in the matter and the CountySurveyor said this would be done .© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

COi~SIDERATION OF ~. INUTES OF FINANC!'.; CO.,mITT8EMEETING, 3rd JULY 1942:The Minutes of this meeting weresubmitted as fo11ows!-© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

110 AUG 1942The fortn1ghtly meet1ng of F1nance Committee was held inCounty Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford; on 3rd July 1942.Present:-Messrs. Patr1ck Colfer, W.Mr. Denis Allen T.D. (Chairman) presiding, alsoP. Keegan, John P. Kelly, Sean O'Byrne,Knd Miss 0 I Ryan.andThe County Secretary, Assistant Secretary,/County Surveyorwere in attendance.The Minutes of last meeting were confirmed.PAYMENTSTreasurer's Advice Notes for £5289. 19. 9d were examinedand signed.GOVERNMENT EVACUATION SCHEMEThe following under date 18th June 1942 (ARP.1930) was readfrom Department of Defence, A •• P. Branch, 24 Upper OIConnell St.,Dublin:-"With reference to this Department's letter of the 16th Aprillast in regard to the arrangements for the storage of mat~essesand blankets in Co. Wexford in connection with the GovernmentEvacuation Scheme, I am directed by the Parliamentary Secretary tothe Minister for Defence to state that the shop and dwellinghouseat 51, Upper Main St., Gorey, the property of William Flusk of 50Sydney Avenue, BlaCkrock, Dublin, have now been acquired by thmsDepartment.I am accordingly to request you to inform this Departmentwhether Mr. Treanor, Assistant Surveyor, the officer appointed incnarge of the arrangements at this centre, is satisfied as to thesuitability of the premises.Arrangements should be made for thenecessary caretaking of the premises to provide that the enclosedinstructions are fully complied with.In view of the situationof the prem1ses, it would appear sufficient to appoint a caretakeron a part-time basis only, if it is not found possible to add theseduties to an employee of your Council resident in Gorey.arrangements involving expenditure must receive the prior approvalof this Department.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVESAny

110 U 942The Parliamentary Secretary would be glad to learn the earliestdate on which Mr. Treanor will be in a position to receive thegoods. On receipt of this information he will be notified of themethod of delivery at Gorey. The Parliamentary Secretary is, anxious that the goods should be sent out with the least possibledelay. nThe following under date 24th June 1942 was read from Mr. T.Treanor, Assistant Surveyor, Gorey District:-"Yours to hand to-day re above. The premises, 51 Main St.,Gorey, are suitable in every way and I would recommend JohnDempsey, Sraid Eireann, Guaire, as Caretaker at a wage of tenshillings per week. He is an employee of County Council butcaretaking work must be done outside working time. Goods may beforwarded any time. IIThe following resolution was adopted on the motion of Mr.OIB,yrne seconded by Mr. Kelly:-IIThat we recommend the County Council to appoint JOMDempsey, £ireann Street, Gorey, as caretaker for bedding, Viz.,blankets and mattresses, stored at 51 Upper Main St., Gorey, inconnection with A •• P. Scheme (Evacuation Section of Departmentof Defence) to carry out the duties as detailed in schedule whichaccompanied letter of the Department under date 18th June 1942(ARP.1930) and such further dmties in connection with positionof said caretaker as may be assigned to him by the CountyCouncil with the sanction of the Department. 1I. EMERGENCY CO TROL CENTREThe following under date 1st July 1942 herein was read fromMr. Patrick McGuinness, A •• P. Officer, Wexford Urban Area:-II I have been directed by the Department of Defence to obtainan alternative Control Centre for our Wexford Borough A.R.P.Scheme in the event of our present one in the Town Hall beingdamaged by Air Raids.The Ladies Waiting Room, County Council building and thepassage outside would suit the purpose ideally.It is, of© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

l10 AUG 1942 7course, to be understood that the premises will only be used inthe event of an emergency.I am, therefore, to request the permission of your Councilto the use of this room and passage in the event of the circumstancesset out above arising.As I am being pressed for an early reply, I would be gratefulif you would place my application before your Council at thefirst opportunity."The following resolution was adopted on the motion of Mr.o'Byrne seconded by Mr. Kelly:--That the County Council be reco~~ended to agree to thereque~t of Mr. Patrick McGuinness, A.R.P. Officer for WexfordUrban Area, to place the Lad~es Waiting Room at County Councilpremises as an alternative Control Centre for Wexford BoroughA.R.P. Scheme in the event of the Control at the Town Hall,Wexford, being damaged by air raids."COUNTY MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTHThe following under date 3rd July 1942 was read from Dr.M. F. Daly, County Medical Officer of Health:-wI wish to apply to the County Council for my Annual Leave of-one month, three weeks of which I propose to take on, and fromAugust 4th.Dr. MacDonald, Assistant County Medical Officer of Health,will do my duty in my absence. IIThe following resolution was adopted on the motion of MissOIRyan seconded by Mr. Colfer:-"That we recommend the County Council to accede to applicationof Dr. Daly, County Medical Officer of health relative to hisannual leave of one month as from 4th August 1942."Under date 3rd July 1942 Dr. M. F. Daly, County MedicalOfficer of Health, wrote that he was absent from duty on Tuesdayand WednesdaY, 30th June and 1st July owing to heavy cold.The following resolution was adopted on the motion of MissOIRyan seconded by Mr. Colfer:-"We recommend the County Council to approve of leave of© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

l10 UG 1942absence (owing to illness) to Dr. M.F. Daly, County MedicalOfficer of Health, on 30th JWle and 1st July 1942."APPLICATIORELATIVE TO ERECTION OF OUT-OFFICESThe County Surveyor submitted the following application fromMr. H. Wilson, Coal Importer, Commercial Quay, Wexford:-"I intend constructing out-offices at the back of myDwelling House at Townparks, abutting on to Coolcots Lane, and Ihave instructed Mr. T. Miller to lodge a plan of the proposedbuilding with you, and I will be very glad if you will facilitateme by bringing the matter before the first meeting of the CountyCounCil, in the hope that they will not compel me to build 35teet from the middle of the Road-way, becaase, if so, the matteris going to be made very awkward for me on account of the factthat I want to sink a well at a particular spot, and also forother reaSons.Trusting the County Council Members will give the matterfavourable conSideration, and thanking you in antiCipation ofattending to the matter urgently."The follow1ng order was made:-II That Mr. H. Wilson beinformed tnat acting on legal advice it appears that the FinanceCommittee or County Council have no power to grant his request toconsent to the erection of out-offices within 30 feet of thecentre of the public road.Section 9 (2) of the Summary JurisdictionAct 1851 (14 and 15 Vic. Cap. 92) states that a personwho builds any house or part of a house within 30 feet of thecentre of the road would be liable to a fine not exceeding £10and to a fine of 10/- per week for the time during which thebuilding was not removed."NOXIOUS WEEDS ACT 1936The follow1ng Wlder date 28th June 1942 (E.28l0/42) hereinwas read from the Department of Agriculture:-"I am directed by the Minister for Agriculture to enclose,for the information of your CounCil, copy of a notice issued totne Press in regard to the requirements of the above-named Act.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

10 YG 1942Tne Minister hopes that the destruction of noxious weeds onagricultural lands will be effectively and generally carried outduring the present season, and he trusts that your Council .nllco-operate in this matter by having special instructions issuedwith a view to the destraction of noxious weeds on lands androadsides for wnich the Council is responsible."The following is copy of Press Notice referred to in thecommunication from Department of Agriculture:-·pre ss NoticeNoxious Weeds Act. 1936This Act is in force in every county and occupiers, as wellas lessees and other persons responsible for land, are requiredto keep it clear of the schedule noxious weeds, viz., Thistle,Ragwort and Dock. Tnese weeds should not be allowed to reachthe stage when they form seed heads, and in the ordinary courseshould be destroyed in July and early August. Thistles shouldbe cut at least twice in the season on badly infested pastures.When cut or pulled, the weeds should not be allowed to lieon the land, but should be collected and burned or otherwisedisposed of to prevent the seeds ripening. Failure to destroythe weeds will render the defaulters liable to prosecution.Inspections to secure compliance with the Act will becarried out by the Garda Siochana."The Secretary stated that copy of letter from Depatment andof Press Notice had been forwarded to County Surveyor with arequest that he would communicate in the matter with the AssistantSurveyors with a direction to carrying out the suggestions ofthe Department of Agriculture in the matter.The meeting reQuested the County Surveyor to do all in h1spower to meet the wishes of the DepEl" tment in this matter.SCHOLARSHIPS - SECONDARY AND VOCATIONAL SCHEMEThe following resolution was adopted on the motion of Mr.OIByrne seconded by Miss O'Ryan:-© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

1 UG 9~2 (lllhat cont1nu~ng Scholarships under Secondary and VocationalScholarship Scheme be awarded, subject to approval of CountyCouncil and Department of Education, to the following ninestudents:-Fiachra OtLionain, Ballykilty, CoolgreanyElizabeth McGrath, Brownstown, CleariestownMary OtKeeffe, Clonroche, Co. WexfordSenan O'Donnell, Duncannon, Co. WexfordAnne M. Keating, Kilmore QuayMargaret McCormack, Drimmagh, RosslareAlice Bla~~,Kilmore QuayJames Wall, Bunclody, Co. WexfordFrancis K. O'Donnell, Tne Fort, DuncannonAmount ofScholarship140£40£40£40£50£50£50£50£50The following resolution was adopted on the motion of Mr.otByrne seconded by Miss OIRyan:-Year3rd·"That the County Council be recommended to award bursariesunder Secondary & Vocational Scholarship Scheme to the followingseven students subject to the sanction of Department of EdUcation:.BursaryAmount YearLiam Murpny, St. Joseph's, Waterloo Rd., Wexford £12 3rdEdward Wilson, John St., New RossFrances M. T. OtGormen, The Hill, WexfordThomas J. Underwood, 67 South Main St., WexfordMiche.el J. Murphy, Carley's Bridge, EnniscorthySean French, Shannon Hill, EnniscorthyMatthew F. Carty, 6 Upper Bridge St., WexfordSMALL DWELLI GS ACQUISITION ACTS3rd3rd3rd4th4th4th4th4th£12 3rd£15 4th£15 4th£15 4th£15 4th£15The Chairman asked if County Solicitor had taken any stepsto obtain possession of houses erected under above Acts and inwhich the tenants were considerably in arrear.The FinanceCommittee had adopted a resolution to take up possession of thesehouses about Christmas last.The Secretary stated that a complete return of the positionof all tenants as regards payment of rent etc. would be furnishedthe Finance Committee meeting of 17th July.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

DAMAGE TO FENCE NEAR KILTEALY1 UG 942The Secretary submitted the following statement:-"Mr. Peter Tobin, Curraghduff, Kiltealy, called to CountyCouncil Offices on 24th June 1942 and stated that about 2 yearsago when the road between Kiltealy and Enniscorthy was underreconstruction (and within half a mile of Kiltealy) it was raised.at least It feet and in some places as much as 2 feet.was accordinglybwered -in fact, it was left so low thatThe fencepedestrians could step on to the top quite easily from the roadand any animals passing could trespass on the field.Mr. Tobincontends he is at the loss of a certain amount of material and oftime in temporary repairs whicn he was obliged to carry out inSpring of 1941 and the Spring of 1942, for the protection of hiscrop.These repairs are, however, of a temporary nature only andMr. Tobin expects that the fence should be restored to its former,effective condition.the case."He said that Mr. Bowe, M.C.C., was cognisant of the facts ofThe Secretary stated he asked Mr. Bowe about the matter at~yls meeting of County CounCil and he said he believed thatTobin's statements were true.The County Surveyor said he had asked Mr. Ennis, AssistantSurveyor for the district, for a report as regards the statementof Mr. Tobin.He would bring this before the first availablemeeting of the Finance Committee.CLAIM £16 FOR LOSS OF BULLOCKThe following under date 2nd July 1942 was read from Messrs.T. P. and R. G. Wllsh, SoliCitors, 20 North Main St., Wexford:-II We are acting for Mrs. Sarah Davis of Ringaheen, Ballycogley lwho instructs us that some time ago the County Council re-surfacedthe road adjoining her lands and in so doing diverted the courseof the wurface water.This diversion has resulted in the wearingdown of the parapet of the bridge, with the consequent resultthat the ditch bounding our client's field has been cut away.On Saturday last, the 27th instant, a BUllock belonging to© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

1Q AUG \942our client, broke out of her lands at the point where the ditchwas cut away and in passing over the bridge fell over the sideand broke his leg.Our client had the Bullock examined by a Veterinary Surgeonwho ordered its destraction. It would appear tha t the loss ourclient has sustained is due to the negligence of the Council andwe should be glad if you would let us know if the Council admitsliability in the matter.Our client values the Bullock at£16. O. 0 and if the Council admits liability we should be gladif you would arrange to let us nave a cheque for this amount.Onthe other hand, if the Council does not admit liability we havebeen instructed to institute proceedings."It was decided that this claim be referred to CountySurveyor and County Solicitor.BALLINCASH LANEThe County Surveyor said he was not yet in a position toreport as to the proposal to take over this lane as a public road.The local people had carried out their agreement with the CountyCouncil as to the work which wa~to be done by them to improve thelane and he (County Surveyor) would make a final inspection ofthe place soon.FLOODING AT BELLEFIELD. ENNISCORTHYThe County Surveyor said that the flooding which takes placeoccasionally at Bellefield, Enniscortby, was rather a peculiarIcase.The houses there had been built over a drain which wasnot at all suitable. It took sewerage. The County Councilrelaid a pipe running into this drain but s ~~ the report of Mr.EnniS, Assistant Surveyor, went /it would appear that the floodingwas ce.used because the drain may have been partly stopped.It was decided to ask Mr. Ennis for a further report when hehas seen the place, particularly in regard to any bearing whichthe pipe which County Council relaid there may have on theflooding.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

BALLYCONNIaAR STRAND110 AUG 19 2 IThe County Surveyor submitted the following report from Mr.T. Cullen, Assistant Surveyor for the district, relative to above:-liOn recent inspection of approach to Ballyconnigar Strand Ifound the right-of-way completely cut off, even for foot traffic.During storms last Winter -temporary bridge erected some time agoover Blackwater River on Strand was damaged, and now requiresextension, or erection of a new permanent bridge.It does notappear advisable to attend to bridge when there is no road tostrand.I could make a pass down the cliff, but there is such adanger of claim under Public Liability that I am doing nothingpending instructions."The County Surveyor said this was the place at which theCounty Council wanted to purchase some land for the constructionof a roadway from Mr. John Keating, Ballyconnigar, but the priceasked by Mr. Keating was regarded as prohibitive.But, a newroad down to the snore was the only way to meet the situation.The present roadway was perfectly impassible.The following resolution was adopted on the motion of theChairman seconded by Mr. KelJ.y:-"That a further report be obtained from Mr. Cullen, Assistant-Surveyor, re road at Ballyconnigar Strand. Tha t the CountySurveyor be requested to communicate with Mr. Cullen relative tointerview with Mr. Keating as to purchase of land necessary toconstruct a new road to the shore at Eallyconnigar."POUNDAGE FEESThe following resolution was adopted on the motion of Mr.Colfer seconded by Mr. Keegan:-"That the Minister for Local Government and Public Health berequested to sanction payment of the balance of poundage fees toate Collectors in respect of their lodgments for the 1941-42warrants. n© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

Am.aNISTRATION WARBLE FLY (TREATMENT OF CATTLE) ORDERSOn the motion of Mr. Colfer, seconded by Mr. Kelly, it wasagreed that a sum of £15. 10. Od be paid to T. A. Frizelle,Assistant Secretary, for duties carried out'by him under theabove Orders during the period in respect of which Warble FlyInspectors were employed in the current year, Viz., 30th Marchto 7th July: payment made in year 1940 for similar work was £20but the period in that year was from 1st March to 7th July.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

~Q AUG 1~2"IThe following resolution was adopted on the motion of Hr .OIByrne seconded by Col. Quin:-IITnat the Minutes of Finance Committee in respectneld on 3rd July 1942 be received and considered. IIAPPLICATIO ' ERECTION OF OUT OFFICES AT COOLCOTTS :The CountySurveyor said he was not a ware if Mr. V/ilson had done anythingin the matter.He (County Surveyor) saw Lw. Wilson and toldhim tha t neither Finance Committee nor County Council had powerto give nim the permission sought.NOXIOUS WEEDS ACT 1936:tne weeds were a disgrace .Tne County Sur~yorissued to the Assist~ntroadsides.Col. Quin said that on some roadsidessaid special instructions had beenSurveyors to deal with weeds etc. on theThe Assistant Surveyors said that they had carried out thisdirection of the County Surveyor.~~ . Smyth said he cut weeds some time ago from one of hisfields and then found that weeds cut on the adjoining roa.dsidenad been left there to seed and infest his field.Hr. Lawlor referred to the practice of throwing weedswhich had been cut on to the roadside.~W.county.Ronan said this was a common practice allover theThe Chairman sa.id they would direct the County Surveyor toissue public notice that people found carrying out this practicewould be pr osecuted.Mr. 0' Byrne said that it would be advisa,ble if theSurveyors dealt with thistles and docks on roadsides beforethere was a possibility of seeding and lea.ving the trimming ofnedges for a later period.Col. QUinIt isn' t much good cutting weeds after theyhaved seeded.Mr. EnniS, Assistant Surveyor, said they had not a lot ofmoney available for suc~ work. They would like to cut the© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

1 UG \9 2/weeds in the midule of June, but that would mean that theyould have to cut them again in July.SCHOLARSHIPS - SECONDARY A D VOCATIONAL: The following underdate 6th August 1942 was read from Mr. James J. Underwood,67 South ~ain St., Wexford:-" W~ son, Thomas Under ood, held a Bursary from the WexfordCounty Council. He has now succeeded in passing an entranceeamination to a Preparatory College for National Teachers.I shall be deeply grateful if you could have the remainderof the Bursary transferred from St. Peter's College, Wexford,to the Preparatory College. IIIt was decided to refer ~~. Underwood to the followingclause in Scholarship Scheme:- "Scholarship s under aboveScheme are not to apply to candidates holding places inPreparatory Colleges."CLAIM FOR WSS OF BULLOCK: The County Surveyor said he hadinspected the place and nad sent on the claim to the InsuranceCompany who directed him to disclaim all liability in the matter.On the motion of Hr. Colfer, seconded by J ~r. Corish, thefollowing resolution was adopted:-"That Minutes of Finance Committee of 3rd July 1942 assubmitted to this meeting be, and the same are, hereby confirmedand approved except in so f e.r as sS.me may ha.ve been altered oramended by resolution adopted at this meeting."MI ~~TES OF 17th JULY 1942:submitted as follows:-The t~inutesof this meeting were© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

o AUThe fortnightly meeting of Finance Committee was held on17th July 1942 in County Council Chamber, County Hall, Wexford.Mr. D. Allen, T.D. (Chairman) presided; and there were alsopresent, Messrs. P. Colfer, W.P. Keegan, John ? Kelly, Seano'Byrne and Miss OIRyan.andThe Secretary, Assistant Secretary, County Surveyor,/CountySolicitor were in attendance.signed.The Minutes of last meeting were confirmed.PAYMErTSTreasurer1s Advice Note for £4224. 6. 3d was examined andBANN BRIDGE - COUNTY COUNCIL V. LEEThe following under date 4th July 1942 was read from Mr.Elgee, County Solicitor:-"In this case, as you are aware, owing to Mr. Fawsitt whoformerly acted for the County Council in this matter, having beentransferred temporarily to the Bench,I ~~ instructed N~. KingsmillMoore, K.C., to advise as to the necessary proofs whichwould be required to be given on benalf of the County Councilon the hearing of the Action.Mr. Kingsmill Moore required, that he should have a Consultationwith Mr. Barry, Mr. Delap, who reported on the matterand myself, and accordingly, such a Conference was held. Mr.Delap, however, at that time was seriously ill, and 1w. Maconchy,his Partner, attended the ConSUltation in his place.having gone fully into the matter, Mr. Kingsmill Mooresuggested that it would be advisable, in order that he mighthave the fullest possible infprmation on the subject before him,that Mr. Barry and Mr. Macon~ should make a furtner inspectionof the place, and report thereon, in view of the facts whichappeared to be inconclusive to him at the ConSUltation.Mr. Barry and Mr. Maconcby accordingly attended at the Siteof the Damaged Bridge - Mr.Treanor and I were also in attendance,Mr. M~conchy made outlis Report thereon, from which itappeared that the Foundations of both the Arches of the Bridgehad, to a certain extent, been washed out by flood water, andthat it was doubtful, if it could be now stated when thiswashing out took place.I sent tnis Heport on to Mr. Kingsmill Moore and he then~te and asked me to ascertain from Mr. Barry and ]Ar. Macon~ywhether they were prepared to swear that in their opinion thefall of the Bridge was due to the operations of lw. Lee, andnot, to the ordinary wash out of the Foundations.~Aw. ~~conGYsent in a reply to this stating, that he wasprepared to do so, and going into great detail as to how hearrived at his conclusion.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

Mr. Barry stated, that having regard to his latest in~pction,he was not now satisfied tnat his previous opinion wascorrect, and that it appeared to him to be an even chance as towhicn of the causes above mentioned were the cause of thecollapse.I have again written to !~ . Kingsmill Moore, and nowenclose copy of his£eply, from which you will see that heconsiders Mr. Maconc31s report to be rather argumentative andtheoretical and that if Mr. Barry is not prepared to bedefinitely on the side of the Council, he fears, that ourchances of success are very small, which means discontinuingthe Action and paying 1w. Leets Costs up to the date ofdiscontinuance, or arranging with Mr. Lee for a Settlement.Before approaching Mr. Lee on the matter, I will, ofcourse, require the directions of the Council, so perhaps, thebest thing to do is to bring the matter before a meeting of theFinance Committee for their consideration. IIThe following is copy of letter of Aw. T. C. KingsmillMoore, S.C., 30 Burlmngton Road, Dublin, under date 29th June1942:-II am entirely in Agreement with you. Mr. Maconchy1ssecond report is rather argumentative and theoretical and if Mr.Barry is not prepared to be definite on our side I fear, ourchances of success would be very small. That means discontinuingand paying Costs. Do you think you could effect aSettlement? • "Tne County Surveyor said that since his last inspection hewas confirmed in the opinion that he could not state definitelythat the further collapse of the bridge had been caused throughthe work carried out by Mr. Lee.Mr. Treanor, AssistantSurveyor for the district, had pointed out that the foundationsof the structure were hopeless - practically no foundations atall.It was decided, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded byMr . Keegan, ~t in view of the statement of the County Surveyorthat he was not in a pOSition to prove that the collapse ofBann bridge was caused by the operations of Mr. Lee, the matterof a settlement of the case or otherwise be left in the handsof the 00unty Solicitor and County Surveyor.WARBLE FLY ORDERSREPORTS OF VETERINARY INSPECTORSThe following reports of Veterinary Inspectors inconnection with supervisory duties herein were submitted:-© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

ENNISCORTHY DISTRICT (MR. F. S. RI- GWOOD) :March 30th.\I30th"31stApril 4thu""1\1\II""MayIIII..II""III interviewed P. Roche (newly appointed) andinstructed him re work, Forms etc.Interviewed W. O'Brien.lmde a surprise visit in No. 2 Area.Examined cattle at Buttle's, Kiltea.promised to do so on 6th.Not dressed,6th Examined cattle at E. Murphy's, Coolbawn. Notdressed, instructed Inspector to appoint day andhour and ~ them dressed. This was done.6th8th13th14th16th17th21st27th28th29th4th6th7th15th17th21st23rd26thInterviewed P. Roche and W. O'Brien and instructedformer not to return cattle as dressed, where hebad only a promise this would be done.Examined Cattle at Lett's, Ballynadara.dressed; to be done ~n 9th.Interviewed W. O'Brien and P. Roche.Made surprise visit in Nos. 1 and 2 areas.NotInspected Cattle at Walsh's~ Monageer (P. Rochehad been there previous day).Interviewed P. ltoche and gave him named of sevenfarmers. He is to notify them next month whenvisiting and see the cattle dressedInterviewed W. O'Brien and gave instruction reundressed cattle.Interviewed Roche and O'Brien and gave instructionsre some cattle.Made surprise visit in No. 2 Area.Intervidwed D. Crean and gave instructions re 4farmers.Interviewed O'Brien and ROChe; gave formerinstructions to see Bailey's cattle dressed.Interviewed Roche and gave instructions re twofarmers.Made surprise visit in No. 4 Area.Made surprise visit in No. 1 Area •Interviewed Roche and gave instructions re somefarmers.Made surprise visit in No. 2 Area and gJ3.veinstructions re cattle on grass away from owner'splace.Interviewed D. Crean.Examined cattle at Lady Murphy's; not dressed;got them dressed that day.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES

May ~ 8thII28thJune 3rd116thIItI8th9th" 16thII17th1120thIt26th..30thII30thUG '«142Had letter from Lady Murpny saying she personally sawcattle being dressed on 26th.Interviewed RoChe and gave instructions re cattle ~tBellvue.Made surprise visit No. 1 Area.Made surprise visit No. 3 Area.Made surprise visit No. 2 AreaMade surprise visit No. 3 AreaInterviewed P. Roche (he is not well).Interviewed D. Crean.Made surprise visit No. 2 AreaMade surprise visit No • 1 AreaInterviewed W.O'Brien.Made surprise visit No. 3 Area. Roche not working;went to his residence and found him. He had arecurrence of illness and was not able to go outthis day.'In addition to above items I checked and posted weekly formsfrom the Four Inspectors. I made it a rule to select someowners from the weekly returns who had not complied with theOrder and gave inspectors instructions to appoint a day and seethese cattle dressed wnen on the round again. This was done.In conclusion I think it would be very helpful to Inspectorsif the Cattle Wash contained a colouring agent.GOREY DISTRICT ( MR. T.i A. MERNAGH):Herewith my report re work, carried out as SupervisoryInspector under the Warble Fly Order 1936 and 1939.The three inspectors carried out their work to my completesatisfaction.Cattle at fairs were -always found dressed, with the exceptknof one or two lots, and these were the property of cattle dealerswho always had the excuse tnat they were only bought the daybefore.Detention Notices had to be served ina few cases and theorder was immediately complied with.Inspections and Interviews ~ T. Kenny. Inspector:1~_425~pril R. Cooke, Aske. 28 Cattle. 16 infested. 16 dressed22nd April13th June26th JuneG. Good, Killowen. 20 Cattle;3 infested;3 dressedM. Hughes, Castlelands. 28 Cattle; 26 infested;26 dressedJames Woodbyrne, White Park. 35 Cattle; 21 infested21 dressedInterviews on April 5th, 15th and 23rd.June 6th, 11th, 16th, 20th and 27th.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVESMay 2nd, 8th and 16th.

uInspections and InterViews - P. Lawlor, Inspector:.J:2.4g14th April G. Stacey. 45 Cattle. 27 Infested. 27 dressed.25th April9th MaY25th May12th JuneJune 22ndInterviews:and 22nd.Mrs. Warren, Ballincarrig. 11 Cattle. 6 Infested.6 Dressed.P. Doyle, Tara Hill. 45 Cattle. 15 Infested.15 Dressed.Geo. Birthistle, Ballymoney. 12 Cattle. 2 InfestedMrs. Kinsella, Ballyloughlin.2 Dressed4 Cattle. 0 Infestedo DressedA. Mowatt, Kildermot.40 Cattle. 19 Infested19 Dressed.April 2nd, 8th, 14th and 23rd. May 2nd, 5th, 14thJune 6th, 9th, 15th, 20th, 22nd and 30th.Inspections and Interviews - p. Cooney, Inspector No. 7 Area:30th March InterViewed and Instructed Inspector.10th April20th April27th Anril'"' .29th April8th May21st MB330th May12th June18th June27th June2nd JulyB. McGuire, Tomgar. 45 Cattle. 26 Infested. 26Dressed.W. E. McArdle, Ballywater. 8 Cattle. 3 Infested3 DressedR. FitZSimons, Mangan. 5 Cattle. 0 Infested.o Dressed.J. Rathwell, Ballycanew. 44 Cattle. 37 Infested37 Dressed.Patrick Rath, Garrydaniel. 84 Cattle. 37 Infested37 Dressed.Simon Brien, Ballycanew. 29 Cattle. 19 Infested19 Dressed.Geo. Walker, Ballyoughna.24 Cattle 11 Infested11 dressedlatrick Doyle, Boley. 13 Cattle. 8 Infested. 8dressed.R. Warren, Ballyrahan. 30 Cattle. 13 Infested.13 Dressed.J. White, peppers Castle. 164 Cattle ~essed.property of g,ra'Liers.P. Byrne, Ballyart. 15 Cattle. 9 Infested.9 Dressed.Interviewed Inspector Cooney on April 11th, 15th and 23rd.May 6th, 12th, 22nd and 30th. June 5th, 9th, 18th and 25th.NEW ROSS DISTRICT (MR. TAYlDR):I beg to submit my report of the working of the aboveOrder during this season. The Order which came into force onthe 30th of March and expired on July 6th bas been cs..rried outin a highly efficient manner.Owing to the shortage of petrol I was unable to make anypersonal Visits. I attended three fairs in New Ross andinspected a large number of cattle from my district. The ownersstated that all these cattle had received at least two dressingsThis, I think, was correct as the skin of these infested cattleshowed signs of recent treatment._The disease was not prevelant in cows or yearlings in theearly part of the season when the largest infestation was foundin two and three year old animals.© WEXFORD COUNTY COUNCIL ARCHIVES