COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, October 10, 2011
HEADED ITEM NO.4 (f) (i)
STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTIES
af) ARTS, CULTURE, GAEILGE, EDUCATION & LIBRARIES SPC
(i) Report of Meeting 26th September 2011
Report on the Creative Enterprise Strategy
Arts Officer Ms Orla Scannell outlined the main objectives of the Strategy and responded to queries raised by Councillor Cosgrave in relation to the Library Square empty spaces / negotiations with Management Company (CBRE), promotion of initiative and slow uptake
Report on the Ballyroan Library Redevelopment
County Librarian Georgina Byrne delivered a presentation on the Ballyroan Library Redevelopment and responded to queries and very positive comments on design and service provision from Councillors Devine, Duff and Cosgrave
Report on Draft Arts Strategy 2011-2015
Arts Officer Ms Orla Scannell outlined the main objectives of the draft Strategy and responded to queries and comments from Councillors Cosgrave and O’Connell.
AOB
Councillor Cosgrave advised of the notification of the recent notification of immediate resignation of Sectoral Member Ms Meg Murphy, and of the nomination by South Dublin Community Forum of Ms Dympna Quinn for the vacancy which will be considered by the OP&F Committee of the Council at its meeting on Thursday 22nd September 2011.