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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, January 25, 2016

QUESTION NO.  7

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm the actions he is taking to encourage applications from groups and associations throughout Tallaght for the monthly deputations meetings and will he state what applications are currently pending in that regard.  

REPLY:

Deputation meetings afford community groups the opportunity to discuss issues when both Council Members and Officials are present. The Housing, Social & Community Department arranges Deputation meetings which are attended by officials from various Council departments appropriate to the agenda being discussed.The meetings take place on the last Wednesday of each month (excluding July, August & December).

The Deputation process is open to any group who complete the application process and apply at least 21 days before the proposed meeting date. The meetings are widely promoted by both Council Members and Officials and applications / information are available on the Councils website at the following link:

http://www.sdcc.ie/services/communities/deputations

If any Member is aware of a group who wish to take up the offer of a Deputation meeting then they can supply them with the link to the Council's website. If there any other queries they can contact the Community Services Department directly.

There are 3 Deputation meetings scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 27th January, 2016 with Old Bawn Residents Association, Kingswood Heights Residents Association and Glenasmole Concerned Residents & Farmers Group attending. There are no applications for Deputation meetings pending after that date.