MEETING OF SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SPC
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
HEADED ITEM NO. 1
Minutes of Social and Community Strategic Policy Committee
held at 6pm on 18th September 2018
in Community Services Conference
Room.
In Attendance:
Cllr. D. O’Donovan (Chair), Latifat Olagoke, Cllr. E. Murphy, Cllr.
V.Casserly, Cllr. J Graham,
Apologies:
Cllr. K. Egan, Cllr. S. Holland.
Officials present:
Colm Ward, Director of Services, Brian Leonard, Administrative Officer, Cathy
Purdy, Administrative Officer, Paul McAlerney, Administrative
Officer, Thomas McDermott, Local Sports Co-ordinator.
The meeting was Chaired by Cllr. D. O’Donovan.
Headed Item 1: Minutes of Social & Community SPC
Meeting of 22nd February 2018
The Minutes of the Social & Community SPC Meeting of 22nd
February 2018 were AGREED.
Headed Item 2 – Carbon Monoxide Alarm Scheme &
Home Security Scheme
C. Purdy presented a report on Carbon Monoxide Alarm Scheme & Home
Security Scheme.
Following questions and contributions from Cllrs. D. O’Donovan, Murphy,
Casserly & Graham, L. Olagoke which were responded to by C Purdy, the report
was NOTED and it was AGREED that the budget provision for 2019 should be
increased for the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Scheme with a corresponding reduction to
the Security Scheme.
Headed Item 3 – Community Endeavour Awards
P. McAlerney presented a report on Community Endeavour Awards.
Following questions and contributions from Cllrs. D. O’Donovan, Murphy,
Casserly & Graham, L. Olagoke which were responded to by P McAlerney, the
report was NOTED and it was AGREED that:
· The Heritage Officer will be contacted
to encourage groups to apply for the Gradam Cultur agus Oidhreacht na hEireann
category and that the inclusion of this category would be reviewed in 2019 if
there were a shortage of nominations in 2018;
· A cut-off date to RSVP
to Awards invitation is to be given to Councillors
Headed Item 4 – Social Inclusion Week
B. Leonard presented a report on Social Inclusion Week
Following questions and contributions from Cllrs. D. O’Donovan, Murphy,
Casserly & Graham, L. Olagoke which were responded to by B. Leonard & C.
Ward, the report was NOTED.
Headed Item 5 – Flavours of South Dublin 2018
B. Leonard presented a report on Flavours of South Dublin 2018
Following questions and contributions from Cllrs. D. O’Donovan, Murphy,
Casserly & Graham, L. Olagoke which were responded to by B. Leonard & C.
Ward, the report was NOTED.
Headed Item 6 – Representation of elected members on Committees of
events and festivals
C. Ward presented a report on Representation of elected members on Committees
of events and festivals
Following questions and contributions from Cllrs. D. O’Donovan, Murphy,
Casserly & Graham, L. Olagoke which were responded to by P. McAlerney &
C. Ward, the report was NOTED and it was AGREED that:
· The following wording to be inserted in
Community Grants document as guidance only:
“While it is appropriate for groups to engage with and seek support from
all their Locally Elected Members it is advisable, in the interests of
fairness and transparency, that locally elected members do not hold officer
posts with the community group/organisation and that the opportunity to engage
with the community group/organisation be afforded to all locally elected
members.”
Matters Arising (1) – Fully Accessible Toilet Facilities at
festivals and community events.
Cllr Casserly reported on her item for discussion and P. McAlerney presented
a report.
Following questions and contributions from Cllrs. D. O’Donovan, Murphy,
Casserly & Graham, L. Olagoke which were responded to by P. McAlerney &
C. Ward , the report was NOTED and it was AGREED that the provision of a fully
accessible toilet facilities would be examined initially for South Dublin County
Council lead events.
AOB:
Cllr D O’Donovan informed the Committee that Gráinne Ni Mhuirí had resigned
from the PPN and the SPC and the Committee members expressed appreciation for
her contributions to the Committee.
Cllr E Murphy queried the policy on non-attendance of committee members at
meetings. C. Ward informed the committee of the policy. It was AGREED
that Committee members that did not send apologies for non-attendance
would be sent the relevant Standing Order on attendance.
The meeting concluded at 7.15 pm