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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Thursday, January 23, 2020

MOTION NO.54

MOTION: Councillor L. Dunne

With 33% unemployment rates in some areas of Tallaght "CSO Figures" A local Employment Clause should be part of the phasing in the LAP with a % going to locals and another % going to apprentices.  This should should be done in partnership with Employers, SDCC, DDETB, TUI, South County Partnership & Tallaght Training Centre that would support individuals to train & upskill. 

REPORT:

As development progresses in the area there may be opportunities for both employment of local residents and provision of training in the area. The Council will facilitate agencies and organisations, particularly those engaged in employment and training initiatives, to work together with a view to maximising employment, volunteer and training opportunities for local residents.

It is suggested that the Local Community Development Committee of the Council, through the Local Economic and Community Plan, may be the most appropriate platform to advance policies and objectives for the coordination of training, education and provision of employment aimed at tackling long-term unemployment and youth unemployment.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the motion be amended and adopted as follows:

     Add the following objectives to Section 4.2 and 5.3, respectively:

• It is an objective of the Council to liaise with agencies and organisations working in Tallaght to maximise educational opportunities and support access to employment for local residents and the surrounding area.
• It is an objective of the Council to facilitate agencies and organisations, in particular those engaged in employment and training initiatives in Tallaght, to work together in a co-ordinated manner in order to maximise employment, volunteer and training opportunities for residents of all ages in Tallaght and the surrounding area.