Result for Proposal for Island Community Council

A proposal was delivered to all households on the island asking each islander

Should an Island Community Council be setup on Árainn Mhór?

Anyone over 18 had a vote. They were asked did they agree or disagree with the statement and asked to sign. It was observed that many households thought it was 1 vote per household and not per person. As a result, we only included those valid signatures. It was also observed it was difficult to collect signatures within the timeframe due to people not being at home and the festivities. 

A public count took place at Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh at 5pm on Saturday 19th April 2014. John Mc Hugh, Michael Early and Denis O’Donnell carried out the count.

The results were as follows:

Yes - 266

No - 4

Absent - 79

There was a resounding positive outcome and as a result a steering group was created and boundary was discussed.

The steering group was created consisting of the following islanders:-
Annie Bonner
Michael Early
Shirley Gallagher
Denis O'Donnell

The boundary was decided to be as one to create a united island.

Further people are welcome on the steering group.

The steering group will work through Muintir's guidelines and policies and will decide the best way forward for the island of Árainn Mhór's community council.

The next Steering Group Meeting will take place on Thursday at 1pm at Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh with the following Agenda;
1. Election of Officers (Chairman, Secretary, & Treasurer)
2. Number of seats on the council.

Anyone who wishes to sit on the steering group are very welcome to join.

Thanks to all who participated and to those who spent time collecting the polls and An Ionad for the use of the premises..