The report by the Chief Executive which had been circulated was CONSIDERED.  A presentation was given to the Members by Mr. Andrew Webb from Grant Thornton.

The Mayor Councillor A. Henchy advised the Members that two motions were received.

The following motion in the name of Councillor I. Carey was proposed by Councillor I. Carey and seconded by Councillor P. Conroy:

“Under Objective 1 – Sustainable Fingal, the draft Economic Development Strategy be amended to include the following Action –

Action 1.1.5

To monitor and identify economic forecasts or trends which may impact the local economy and work proactively with relevant Agencies and Stakeholders in the development of just transition planning within the Fingal economy that minimises the impact of the move towards a carbon-neutral economy on businesses and communities.”

Report:

The motion proposes to include an Action that is consistent with the objectives of the draft Economic Development Strategy.

It is in order that the Motion be agreed.

Following discussions, the motion was AGREED.

The following motion in the name of Councillor B. McDonagh was proposed by Councillor B. McDonagh and seconded by Councillor D. Mulligan:

“That the Draft Fingal Economic Development Strategy be amended at Objective 5.5 text by inserting "and sustainable " after Balanced and "with due regard to the health and wellbeing of Fingal residents in line with scientific evidence from the WHO in relation to the impact of aircraft noise on human health ".   

Resulting in 

Objective 5.5 Dublin Airport Support the balanced and sustainable development of Dublin Airport, in line with the National Aviation Policy, County Development Plan, Local Area Plan, and other applicable legislation and permissions.

Changing to 

Objective 5.5 Dublin Airport Support the balanced and sustainable development of Dublin Airport, in line with the National Aviation Policy, County Development Plan, Local Area Plan, and other applicable legislation and permissions and with due regard to the health and wellbeing of Fingal residents in line with scientific evidence from the WHO in relation to the impact of aircraft noise on human health.”

Report:

The insertion of the word “sustainable” is acceptable however much of what is proposed goes further than the National, Regional and County Development Plan Policy and is therefore beyond the remit of the Strategy.

It is proposed that the following more limited amendment would be in line with these policies, would be acceptable and in order that the following be agreed –

To insert the words “and sustainable” after the word balanced and “and "with due regard to the health and wellbeing of Fingal residents” after the words “applicable legislation and permissions” to read as follows –

“Objective 5.5 Dublin Airport Support the balanced and sustainable development of Dublin Airport, in line with the National Aviation Policy, County Development Plan, Local Area Plan, and other applicable legislation and permissions and with due regard to the health and wellbeing of Fingal residents.”

Following discussion, Councillor B. McDonagh ACCEPTED the report.

It was proposed by Councillor A. Henchy, seconded by Councillor G. Maguire and RESOLVED:

“That theEconomic Development Strategy is hereby ADOPTED.”