At this week's full Council meeting in Buvinda House, the elected members were presented with a progress report for the period 2019 to 2024. The publication provides a comprehensive overview of the significant accomplishments achieved by Meath County Council over the last five years and showcases the Council’s commitment to excellence and community development.

With a total revenue and capital spend of approximately €1.42bn, the report highlights key achievements across a wide range of initiatives, each reflecting the Council's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our communities. Initiatives include groundbreaking infrastructure projects and environmental stewardship efforts to innovative social programmes and economic development strategies.

Speaking about the publication, Chief Executive Kieran Kehoe said, “I am delighted to present this report to the full Council. Central to our success has been the interdependent relationship between the Executive and the Elected Members. This partnership, rooted in a shared vision and a commitment to the public good, has been the cornerstone of our approach to governance and I look forward to continuing this relationship with the new Council over the next five years.

Continuing, he added, “There are many challenges ahead as we look forward to the next five years. Our commitment to economic development is unwavering, and I look forward to the development of a Centre of Excellence for Economic Development that will serve as a central point for encouraging investment in our county and providing support to our indigenous industries. Alongside these economic objectives, we are equally committed to delivering on our climate action targets. Our obligations to our core functions, including housing and transport, remain steadfast, and we will work with all stakeholders in the delivery of the Navan Rail Line".