Councillor for Ardee, Louth County Council

Rachel Kerley

Fine Gael

Co-opted 18 December 2024, replacing Paula Butterly.

Voting record

Tá — yes
Níl — no
Staon — abstained
Didn't vote

Named votes of Louth County Council while Rachel Kerley was a member, from the council’s minutes. Most council decisions are made without a named vote, and not every meeting’s minutes have been read yet.

138 votes

29 Sep 2026TáMinute No. 207/26 To agree a variation to the basic rate of Local Property Tax 2027 - Local Adjustment FactorA motion of 'No Amendment' to the current LPT rateCarried 19–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-123 Submitted By: Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) Observation 1: No change Observation 2: 1. Insert text and additional table into Chapter 10 Utilities 2. Insert text into SFRA Report for Variation No. 4 3.To accept the CE recommendation The recommendations of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from the Office of the Planning Regulator were considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 22–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-20 Submitted By: Transport Infrastructure Ireland Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 16-17The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Transport Infrastructure Ireland was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 22–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-103 Submitted By: National Transport Authority Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 18-20The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from the National Transport Authority was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 20–2
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-69 Submitted By: Office of Public Works Observations: 1. Insert text and additional table into Chapter 10 Utilities 2. Insert text into SFRA Report for Variation No. 4 CE REPORT PAGE No. 21-24The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from the Office of Public Works was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 21–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-47 Submitted By: Uisce Eireann Amend Policy Objective Variation No. 4 document CE REPORT PAGE No. 24-25Following consideration, the revised wording was adopted by a roll call vote.Carried 13–1
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-138 Submitted By: Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Update zoning map Insert spot Objective into Table 13.2 in Chapter 13 CE REPORT PAGE No. 26-28The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 17–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-141 Submitted By: Iarnród Éireann (IE) Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 28-30The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Iarnród Éireann was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-78 Submitted By: Department of Education and Youth Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 30-32The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from the Department of Education and Youth was adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 15–1
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-106 Submitted By: Electricity Supply Board (ESB) Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 33The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from the Electricity Supply Board was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-23 Submitted By: Inland Fisheries Ireland Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 34The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Inland Fisheries Ireland was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208--33 Submitted By: Department for Infrastructure Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 34-35The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from the Department for Infrastructure was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-35 Submitted By: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 35-36The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from the Environmental Protection Agency was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 19–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C20843 Submited By: Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 36The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from the Health and Safety Authority was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 19–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-34 Submitted By: Genesis Planning Consultants on behalf of PJ & EJ Doherty Ltd Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 39-41The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Genesis Planning Consultants on behalf of PJ & EJ Doherty Ltd was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 17–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-94 Submitted By: Brady Hughes Consultants on behalf of Apolloseven Properties One Ltd Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 43-44The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Brady Hughes Consultants on behalf of Apolloseven Properties One Ltd was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 13–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-112 Submitted By: Brady Hughes Consultants on behalf of Flaxton Commercial Ltd Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 44-46 To accept the CE RecommendationThe recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Brady Hughes Consultants on behalf of Flaxton Commercial Ltd was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 12–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-121 Submitted By: Brady Hughes Planning & Development Consultants on behalf of Barney Flannery Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 46-48The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Brady Hughes Planning & Development Consultants on behalf of Barney Flannery was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 16–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-126 Submitted By: Hughes Planning & Development Consuttants on behalf of J. Murphy Developments Ltd. and Ravala Ltd Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 48-50And Ravala Ltd. was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 16–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-133 Submitted By: Tom Phillips and Associates Town Planning Consultants on behalf of Silveroaks (Greenhills Ltd. Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 51-53The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Tom Philips and Associates Town Planning Consultants on behalf of Silveroaks (Greenhills) Ltd. was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 16–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSuspension of Standing Orders In accordance with Standing Order Number 89, the Standing Orders were suspended to allow for the conclusion of consideration of Appendix 3 — Proposed Zoning Changes — Drogheda. Proposed by: Cllr. Michelle Hall Seconded by: Cllr.Current zoning Rural Policy Zone 2 Proposed zoning No change Appendix 3 - Page 3 To accept the Recommendation The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 14–2
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSettlement: Drogheda. Site Reference: DRG 1 and 1a. Area of lands (gross): 11.49ha. Current zoning: A2 New Residential Phase 1 & Rural Policy Zone 1. Proposed zoning: A2 New Residential Phase 1 (5.33ha), H1 Open Space (6.16ha). Proposed Amendment: Extend the settlement boundary and: -Rezone the lands within 100m of the motorway to H1 Open Space to reflect Policy Objective MOV 59 -Rezone area of lands vulnerable to flooding to H1 Open Space -Rezone remaining lands A2 New Residential Phase 1. Appendix 3 – Page 4: To accept the Recommendation (as Amended under submission 138 DHLGH.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 15–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSettlement: Drogheda. Site Reference: DRG3. Area of lands (gross): 1.62ha. Current zoning: E1 General Employment. Proposed zoning: A2 New Residential Phase 1. Proposed Amendment: Rezone the lands identified to A2 New Residential Phase 1. Appendix 3 – Page 5: To accept the Recommendation.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 15–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSettlement: Drogheda. Site Reference: DRG 7. Area of lands (gross): 0.96ha. Current zoning: E1 General Employment. Proposed zoning: A2 New Residential Phase 1. Proposed Amendment: Rezone the lands identified to A2 New Residential Phase 1. Appendix 3 – Page 6: To accept the Recommendation.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 15–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSettlement Drogheda Proposed Amendment Site Reference DRG 8 Rezone the lands identified to A2 New Residential Phase 1.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 14–1
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSettlement Drogheda Proposed Amendment Site Reference DRG 10 Rezone the lands identified to A2 New Residential Phase 1.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 14–1
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-2 to 6 (inclusive), 8, 10-13 (inclusive), 39-40, 51, 38, 90, 92, 113, 116-117, 122, 131, 136, 140, 142. 147, 149, 152, 155-162 (inclusive).Upon resumption, the Chief Executive's recommendation was proposed and seconded and proceeded to a roll-call vote.Carried 10–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 20–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208--29 Submitted By: Bill Baldwin Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 62-63The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 20–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208--44 Submitted By: Seamus Fallon Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 66-67The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Seamus Fallon was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 19–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-66 Submitted By: Dermot Breen Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 68-69The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Dermot Breen was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-80 Submited By: MKO Planning and Environmental Consultants on behalf of Philomena Kirk Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 70-71The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from MKO Planning and Environmental Consultants on behalf of Philomena Kirk was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-99 Submitted By: Stephen Ward Town Planning & Development Consultants Ltd on behalf of Dundalk Grammar School Recommendation: NO change CE REPORT PAGE No. 74-75The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Stephen Ward Town Planning & Development Consultants Ltd on behalf of Dundalk Grammar School was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-109 Submitted By: JSA Planning on behalf of LAJONA Limited Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 76-77The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from JSA Planning on behalf of LAJONA Limited was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-115Submitted By: CSR Land Planning and Design on behalf of Donal Carroll Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 78-79The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from CSR Land Planning and Design on behalf of Donal Carroll was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-128 Submitted By: Stephen Ward Town Planning and Development Consultants Ltd on behalf of Conor Mc Ardle and Tom Quigley Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 80-81The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Stephen Ward Town Planning and Development Consultants Ltd on behalf of Conor McArdle and Tom Quigley was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-130 Submitted By: McGahon Architects Ltd Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 82-83The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from McGahon Architects Ltd was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-132 Submitted By: Jennifer Colemand on behalf of Suzanne Cox, Michelle Cox and Richard Cox Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 84-85The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Jennifer Colemand on behalf of Suzanne Cox, Michelle Cox and Richard Cox was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-143 Submitted By: Peter Sheils Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 86-88The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Peter Sheils was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-146 Submitted By: Stephen Ward Town Planning & Development Consultants on behalf of B.N & B Carroll Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 88-90To accept the CE Recommendation The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Stephen Ward Town Planning & Development Consultants on behalf of B.N & B Carroll was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-151 Submitted By: Joanne Daly Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 90-91The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Joanne Daly was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSettlement Dundalk Proposed Amendment Site Reference DLK 5a Rezone the lands outlined to A2 New Residential Phase 1.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 17–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSettlement Dundalk Proposed Amendment Site Reference DLK 5b Rezone the lands outlined to A2 New Residential Phase 1.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 12–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSettlement Dundalk Proposed Amendment Site Reference DLK 5d Rezone the lands outlined to A2 New Residential Phase 1.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 16–0
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteSettlement Dundalk Proposed Amendment Site Reference DLK 11 Rezone area outlined to A2 New Residential Phase 1.The recommendation of the Chief Executive was adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 8–6
10 Sep 2026Didn't voteAs consideration of Appendix 3 had not concluded, the meeting was adjourned to Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 5:30pm, to continue consideration of the outstanding Dundalk amendments and the remaining submissions and recommendations contained within the Chief Executive's Report on Variation No. 4 of the Louth County Development Plan. 69 Reconvened Special Planning Meeting of Louth County Council hosted in the Council Chamber of Co.Following discussion, Members indicated satisfaction with the revised wording and the revised recommendation was adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 18–1
10 Sep 2026StaonSubmission Ref. No: LH.C208-29 submitted By: Bill Baldwin Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 62-63The recommendation of the Chief Executive was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 20–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-9 Submitted By: Tara Tine Amend Policy Objective CS XX Variation No. 4 document CE REPORT PAGE No. 93-94The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Tara Tine was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 21–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-79 Submitted By: RMLA Planning Consultants on behalf of Tesco Ireland Limited Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 95-97The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from RMLA Planning Consultants on behalf of Tesco Ireland Limited was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 20–0
10 Sep 2026TáSubmission Ref. No: LH-C208-96 Submitted By: Brady Hughes Consulting on behalf of The Callan family Recommendation: No change CE REPORT PAGE No. 97-98The recommendation of the Chief Executive in response to the submission from Brady Hughes Consulting on behalf of The Callan Family was considered and adopted following a roll call vote.Carried 21–0

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Roster checked on 4 November 2026. Sources: Louth County Council — Councillors, 2024 Louth County Council election (Wikipedia), Louth County Council (Wikipedia), Co-options and changes since the 2024 local elections (Adrian Kavanagh, updated 28 October 2026).

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