COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 11, 2017

HEADED ITEM NO.

HEADED ITEM: C. Performance and Change Management Directorate

STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES

COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÃTHA CLIATH THEAS SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

 

Minutes of Social and Community Strategic Policy Committee

held on the 30th November, 2017 at 6.00 p.m.

in the Community Services Conference Room

Attendance:

Members

Officials

Cllr. D. O’Donovan

B. Coman Director

Cllr. Emma Murphy

A. Casserly Sports Officer

Cllr Jonathon Graham

P. McAlerney Senior Community Officer

Cllr Kenneth Egan

B. Leonard Administrative Officer

Cllr Vicki Casserly

A Lane Administrative Officer

G. Ní Mhuirí PPN

Cathy Purdy Administrative Officer

L Olagoke PPN

Maria Finn Senior Staff Officer

Noel McCaffrey, Medex programme, DCU

Dr S Kennedy, Tallaght Hospital, HSE

Apologies:, Cllr S. Holland

Chair D O’Donovan welcomed new member from the PPN L. Olagoke to the SPC

Minutes of September 2017 Meeting

The minutes of the meeting held in September 2017 which have been circulated were proposed by Cllr. O’ Donovan, seconded by Cllr. Vicki Casserly and agreed.

Medex Programme

  1. Coman introduced Noel McCaffrey and Dr Sean Kennedy to the committee and gave a brief outline of the programme which will be delivered on a pilot basis initially atTallaght Leisure Centre.

Noel McCaffrey showed the committee a video clip on the programme (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0ZJOBoBVc4) and a slide show presentation, Dr Kennedy also gave a presentation on the statistics of SDCC area.

There was discussion in relation to the affordability/accessibility of the programme, while there would be a modest fee B. Coman is conscious of some people’s ability to meet this cost and that the matter was under consideration.

It is hoped to have the programme up and running on a pilot basis in Q1 of 2018

 SICAP

A Lane gave a report to the committee on SICAP. It is currently being operated by SICAP and managed by the LCDC. The new round of SICAP has gone to tender and is in the final stages with a view to starting in the New Year.

 RAPID

A Lane gave a brief report on the history of RAPID. There is a new round of funding, SDCC has been allocated €64,500. The LCDC has targeted the area of transportation. The funding was advertised for applications with a closing date of 24/11/17. 22 applications were received (some from outside the county, these will not be considered). LCDC to determine the successful applications on the 9/12/17.

There will be more funding available in 2018.

 Social Inclusion Week

  1. Finn updated the committee on Social Inclusion Week which took place from 20th to 27th November. Events were very well attended with great input from groups across the county. There were more events this year than last year. Maria acknowledged the support of the councillors and that it was always appreciated.

There were literacy awareness training courses which was attended by all new entrants into SDCC

The chair confirmed that there was €5,000 set aside in the budget for an intercultural cook off where groups would swap recipes and go head to head in a cook off.

Social inclusion week next year will be from 19th to the 25th November 2018

 Anti-Snap Locks Security Scheme Update

C Purdy gave a report on the scheme. It was launched in 2016 (it was funded through the cllrs overseas expenses). In the first year it was oversubscribed, the budget was then increased in 2017. At the end of October 2017 650 locks have been installed. In 2018 the scheme will run again and will included a selection of locks for front and back doors. Corruthers will be the contractor again in 2018. C Purdy acknowledged the hard work of the Community services admin section in delivering the scheme

Marathon kids programme & Late Night Leagues (LNL)

This is the 1st year Marathon Kids will be run in SDCC, South Dublin County Council along with Fingal County Council and Dublin City Council have organised this 8 week programme targeting 5th & 6th Class students in schools in Fingal and Dublin City. Students will perform four running sessions each week inching them closer to completing their first marathon as well as learning about the benefits of physical activity. The final was on the 30/11/17 where students ran their last mile and completing the marathon at the National Cross Country Course located at the National Sports Campus in Santry. 800 pupils have participated and feedback from teachers has been very positive.

LNL – officially aimed at 12 to 18 year olds. In 3 areas in the county Lucan, Tallaght and Clondalkin. 200 to 300 attending each night. It is delivered over a 4 week period, in order to maintain interest SDCC have their own finals to take place on the 1/12/17. The regional finals will take place on the 8/12/17 in Irishtown.

 

AOB

B Coman informed the committee that as a result of a motion at the OP&F that further discussion will be required at this SPC

 Sport Capital – €0.7m to SDCC. We had the one of the lowest rejection rates. Full listing available on DTTAS website

 Tribute paid to staff in the community admin team and the community development team on the Endeavour Awards. Next Year’s awards to take place on 7/12/18

 

 The meeting concluded at 7.20 pm.