COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

QUESTION NO.22

QUESTION: Councillor P. Foley

"To ask the Chief Executive, in the most recent replies to my representations, I’ve noticed that a lot more emphasis is being put on the Social Credit Scheme and I am looking for some clarity.

I understand the scheme in principle but am looking for a bit more guidance on it.   I would like to know, how credits will be administered.  Also, areas that don’t have a Residents’ Association, or a Residents Association that is not registered, may struggle to amass credits.  I am wondering, how the Social Credit system will affect them?"

REPLY:

"The Social Credits Scheme (SCS) rewards community groups and individuals who take ownership of their environment and improve their local area by carrying out pro-environmental actions such as community clean-ups, maintenance of community gardens, graffiti removal and weeding of footpaths.

The scheme was first developed within South Dublin County Council in 2010, and from 2011 to 2012 was promoted nationally and supported by the Dublin Regional Authority as part of the Carbon Social Credit Scheme. The scheme continues within South Dublin County Council and has proved very successful since.

Non-monetary rewards offered to communities through the scheme are continuously reviewed and are further developed having regard to demonstrated need and available resources. The following support materials are available, litter pickers, bags, hi-vis vests, shovels and brushes, paint and paint brushes, in addition green space enhance supports has been recently been added to the social credits scheme. A full review of the scheme was provided to the May 2017 Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change SPC Meeting

From January – October (inclusive) 2017 over 2200 applications were received and assistance provided through the Social Credit Scheme.

Any group who wish to enhance their local environment/carry out pro-environmental action can make an application to the social credits scheme by contacting the Environmental Awareness section at envawareness@sdublincoco.ie or by calling (01) 4149000."