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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 179

MOTION: Councillor Carly Bailey

To develop an evidence-based strategy, including aims, targets, timelines and a holistic evaluation process to consider how best to establish co-working and study facilities, digital hubs/eHubs, eWorking centres and other work-from-home/work-from-community options throughout the county.

REPORT:

An economic analysis is currently being carried out in order to inform the preparation of the Draft County Development Plan. One aim of this study is to provide an assessment of the likely trends in existing and new employment types over the coming years taking account of global and national economic scenarios (including any impacts from Covid-19/pandemics and Brexit).

However, the wording of the motion is overly detailed for the strategic direction of the Plan in terms of the proposed strategy and would more properly be considered as an objective in the draft plan.  As stated within Part 3 of the CE Report for 2022-2028 Plan, bullet No. 3 under Economic Development and Employment addresses this matter ensuring flexibility to facilitate existing and future trends in economic development and employment, including identification of appropriate zoning objectives and being supportive of different ways of working whether from home or otherwise.

Recommendation:  It is recommended that this motion is not adopted.