Agenda and minutes

Community, Sports and Culture Strategic Policy Committee - Wednesday, 25th March, 2026 4.30 pm

Venue: Chamber - Grove Road, Blanchardstown. View directions

Items
No. Item

SPCCSC/1/26

Confirmation and Re-Affirmation of Minutes of the Community, Sports and Culture Strategic Policy Committee meeting held on 2nd December 2025. pdf icon PDF 54 KB

Confirmation and Re-affirmation of Minutes of the Community, Sports and Culture Strategic Policy Committee held on 2nd December 2025.

The minutes of the Community, Sports and Culture Strategic Policy Committee meeting held on the 2nd December, 2025 which were circulated were considered.

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It was PROPOSED by Councillor T. Kitt and seconded by Councillor A. Donnelly and AGREED:

“That the minutes of the meeting of the 2nd December, 2025 be ADOPTED and APPROVED.”?

 

SPCCSC/2/26

Work Programme Updates & Discussion pdf icon PDF 74 KB

John Quinlivan, Director of Services presented on the report circulated.  As part of same, it was put to the group that a discussion is necessary to take place on the specific actions the SPC wish to advance against the individual SPC programme items.

 

A discussion took place and the identified actions, recorded in the Actions column in the table below. Following this discussion, the Report was noted.

 

 

Implementation & Updates 

 

Report 

 

Actions 

Community Development and Inclusion  

 

The Community Development Team continues to strengthen inclusion and participation across Fingal by putting our values into action—promoting community well-being, advancing equality, fostering social cohesion, and empowering residents.  

 In 2025, this was demonstrated through major engagement, funding, and integration initiatives, alongside significant use and investment in community centres. All of this reflects our core commitment to supporting connected, resilient, and empowered communities:  

2.9 million visitors to our community centres. 

38 centres supported.

350 Board of Management meetings held.

4 new community centres were delivered representing a €23 million investment. 

 153 groups were funded through our Community Activities funding of €340k.

 41 Summer projects were funded.

 26 Safer Halloween Events.

 12 Festival in a Van events. 

 80 Fingal Inclusion events.

 3 Africa Day events. 

19 Keen to be Green Climate action events. 

 In 2026, the focus remains on upgrading facilities, expanding digital and climate action initiatives, delivering a full programme of community, inclusion, and capacity building supports to empower diverse communities countywide.

 

Future SPC Updates will be provided under the LECP agenda item.

Strengthen communities through participation, connectivity, inclusion and building capacity of community leaders  

 

The Corduff Place Standards Tool and the Our Fabric project in Churchfields both demonstrate how community led processes can strengthen participation, inclusion, and local leadership. The Place Standards Tool supports residents in shaping their environment through structured dialogue and shared priorities, fostering stronger connectivity and community voice. Similarly, the Our Fabric project cultivates local engagement in a developing neighbourhood, building the capacity of emerging community leaders and creating a foundation for long-term inclusion and resilience. 

 The Corduff Place Standard Research Plan launched 10th March 2026. 

 Our Fabric, Churchfields Neighbourhood Network, mid pilot interim report has been issued with strong community engagement and outputs. 

 

The success of the Corduff Place Standards Tool was noted and it was agreed to examine providing similar in other locations in the County.

Gender Equality   Inclusion  

 

Each year the Community Development Office deliver and fund International Women’s Day (IWD) events, creating spaces that celebrate women, promote equality, and strengthen women’s participation in community life. 

 In 2026, a bursary of €18,000 has been provided across 63 groups for IWD. 

Supporting Men’s Sheds also plays an important role in promoting gender equality and well-being in communities. Men’s Sheds provide a complementary space that supports men’s mental health, social connection, and skill building and is supported through funding, engagement structures, and community development assistance. 

 

Presentation to be provided to SPC on “She Leads” Project

Creative Ireland Programme 

 

In 2025, Creative Fingal delivered 81 creative projects across Fingal. A  ...  view the full minutes text for item SPCCSC/2/26

SPCCSC/3/26

LECP Progress Report pdf icon PDF 26 KB

Additional documents:

LECP Progress Report was presented by Aoife Sheridan, Senior Executive Officer. Following discussion, the report was NOTED. The meeting was advised that an update on LECP Progress will be provided at each SPC meeting going forward and this was AGREED

 

SPCCSC/4/26

Motion: Councillor A. Donnelly - Leading by Example with Job Opportunities for Disabled People in Fingal County - AI106921 pdf icon PDF 35 KB

 

The item wasPROPOSED by Councillor Angela Donnelly and SECONDED by Councillor Tom Kitt.  Following discussion, the report was ACCEPTED and it was AGREED that this matter would be further discussed on the next SPC Agenda under a Headed Item - Access Strategy with the Council’s Access Officer to be invited to attend as part of this presentation.

 

 

SPCCSC/5/26

Motion ; Councillor J. Walsh - Fingal Participation in New State-Led Capital Programme for Early Childhood Education and Childcare - AI107070 pdf icon PDF 34 KB

The item wasPROPOSED by Councillor John Walsh and SECONDED by Councillor Angela Donnelly. The report was ACCEPTED, and it was AGREED   to have the item listed on the September SPC meeting agenda for review.

 

 

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