Chairperson of the Strategic Policy Committee, Councillor K. Dennison welcomed all new members to the committee. All attendees briefly introduced themselves. 

Minutes of the Economic, Enterprise & Tourism Development Strategic Policy Committee Meeting held on 13th March 2024 which had been circulated were considered. 

It was PROPOSED by Councillor T. Murphy and seconded by Councillor S. Shovlin and RESOLVED:

“The minutes of the meetings of the 13^th of March 2024 be ADOPTED.”

John Quinlivan, Director of Services gave a breakdown of the role of the EETD SPC and explained each of the 7 areas with which this SPC is concerned. This presentation was well received by members. 

It was further agreed that an SPC Scheme would be circulated to all members.  

This was NOTED by the committee. 

Presentation by John Quinlivan, Director of Services, detailing the Outline of Policy & Strategy Updates, Work Packages, Implementations, Policy Developments & Reviews and Town Regeneration.  

Chairperson Councillor K Dennison advised that if any SPC member would like anything added to the work packages to inform the SPC of this and this request can be facilitated. This was noted and accepted by the committee. 

Chairperson Councilor K. Dennison asked that a list of industrial estates owned by Fingal County Council  be circulated to all members.?This was agreed by the committee. 

The report was NOTED. 

Report by John Quinlivan, Director of Services, provided a rundown on the strategy for Economic Development in Fingal from now until 2040. This presentation included Key Strengths of Region, Future Fingal Principles, Sector Prioritisation and Future Fingal Lands. This included specific plans for various Council owned lands in the county and what major future plans are in development for the Fingal Region. 

Councillor T. O’Leary thanked John Quinlivan and his team for their hard work in this area. 

This report was NOTED. 

Presentation by Aoife Sheridan, Senior Executive Officer, provided an Outline of Local Economy Community Plan vision from 2023 – 2028 and how the plan will be carried out under the 6 themes. These themes are: Sustainability & Climate Action, Prosperous Economy, Skills for Life & Work; Healthy, Inclusive, Connected, Communities; Rich Arts, Culture & Heritage and Safe, Accessible, Vibrant Places. The way in which Fingal’s output and success are measured in this regard was also outlined and this was accepted by the committee. 

This report was NOTED.

John Quinlivan, Director of Services outlined that three elected member nominations were required for the DBEC Political Advisory Board.? The nominees are the Mayor, the Chair of the SPC plus an additional elected member from the SPC.?It was noted that there is a DBEC Summit happening in late February which will be a half day conference. 

It was Prosed by Councillor T. Murphy and Seconded by Councillor J. Humphreys and AGREED.

“Councillor T. OLeary be appointed as a member of the DBEC Political Advisory Board.”

Declan Power, Senior Executive Officer gave an overview of Fingal’s Events including what we do, what audiences want, our purpose & vision and our funding scheme. Paul Barnes, Events Manager, also spoke on costs and funding of various events that took place in 2024 and ones that will take place in 2025. Discussion with committee members over strategies for various events took place. This presentation and discussion were both well received by committee members. 

Councillor T. O’Leary complimented Events Team on a successful year of events.  

The Strategic Policy Committee recommend that the Events Strategy is brought to the January Council meeting.? 

This recommendation was AGREED.

Chairperson Councillor K. Dennison thanked all the members of the SPC for attending and noted that the next SPC will be in 2025.