Minutes of the Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development Strategic Policy Committee held on Wednesday, the 24^th of November 2025 which had been circulated were CONSIDERED.

It was then PROPOSED by Councillor T. O’Leary, seconded by Councillor E. Troy and RESOLVED –

“That the minutes of the Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development Strategic Policy Committee Meetingheld on Monday, the 24^th of November 2025 be ADOPTED.”

John Quinlivan, Director of Services, noted that the Work Programme was circulated to members which gives an update on each of the individual strategic policies. Mr. Quinlivan discussed some of the items on the Work Programme for the attention of Members.

The presentation was NOTED. 

Declan Power, Senior Executive Officer, delivered a presentation on the Explore Fingal brand and played the promotional video that had been showcased at the official launch on February 24^th.

Following discussion, the presentation was NOTED.

Aoife Sheridan, Senior Executive Officer, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Skills Strategy, outlining the major events undertaken and highlighting the positive impacts that’s arising for this.  The presentation included detailed Labour Market Intelligence data, including graphs relating to Schools Communications

The presentation was NOTED.

Aoife Sheridan, Senior Executive Officer, delivered a presentation outlining the role and potential of the Green Business Support Office and emphasised the emerging opportunities in clean energy and the circular economy as strategic priorities for future development.

The presentation was NOTED.

Aoife Sheridan, Senior Executive Officer, briefed the committee on the Local Economic & Community Plan, providing an overview of the progress under the existing Implementation Plan, detailing the initiatives currently being advanced, and outlining the preparatory work underway for the forthcoming 2026–2028 Implementation Plan

Following discussion, the presentation was NOTED.

Aoife Sheridan, Senior Executive Officer, circulated branding and promotional brochures to the councilors and presented a promotional video highlighting significant sites across Fingal.

The presentation was NOTED.

Oisin Geoghegan, Head of Enterprise, provided a brief update on the Local Enterprise Plan, noting that work is underway on the new plan for 2026–2027. It was further reported that Local Enterprise Week, held last week, was very successful, and that the Student Enterprise Awards Final will take place next week, with over 1,000 students participating.

The presentation was NOTED.