Intent: To ensure the voice of Wicklow Communities are considered in the strategy::To include the information in the submission in the workplan for the new Wicklow Local Community Safety Partnership
Details: Submission to the National Strategy for Improving Community Safety
The information for the strategy was drawn from focused conversations held during the Wicklow PPN Winter Plenary - SubmissionThe submission was also submitted towards the development of a workplan for the new Wicklow Local Community Safety Partnership - Submission
Intent: To raise awareness of report findings and garner support for the recommendations.
Details: To secure meetings and engage with elected/designated officials in order to communicate the findings of Healthy Homes Ireland's report; 'Our place: Towards Healthier Greener Homes'. Hosted a breakfast forum event to discuss to how Ireland balances the need to build affordable homes at pace with deli, ...
From [31 October] to [18 November], invited several DPOs including TDs, Senators, senior officials from local authorities, government departments, and other public service bodies to attend the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum breakfast event at the European Commission representation in Dublin. The purpose of the event was to discuss how Ireland balances the need to build more affordable homes at pace against achieving greener and healthier homes. - EmailOn [1 October, 20 October] emailed Martin Whelan to invite him to participate in a panel discussion as part of the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on 3 December. - EmailOn [1 October] emailed Ciaran Mullooly MEP to invite him to participate in a panel discussion as part of the Healthy Homes Ireland Forum on 3 December. - Email
Intent: Prioritise young carers in local funding or grants e.g. Healthy Ireland funding • Making youth friendly spaces available for young carers to meet • Encouraging participation of carers and young carers in local decision-making structures e.g. Comhairle na nÓg • Considering young carers and caring families when implementing local policies • Improving public services and amenities • Improving public transport and local link services • Housing options and housing adaptations for caring families
Details: Awareness of young carers needs in the community
Meeting with Wicklow County Council Management Team (Emer O'Gorman, Brian Gleeson, Joe Lane, Breege Kilkenny, Lorraine Gallagher, Leonora Earls, Michael Nicholson) on 14/05/2024 to introduce Source Galileo and the proposed Mac Lir Offshore Wind project. Present from Source Galileo: Barry Nelson, Peter Campbell, Shane Liddy, Julie Bowe. - Meeting
Intent: Additional Participation in the Wicklow County Council Strategic Policy Committees for the community sector through the community & voluntary, social inclusion and environmental sectors
Details: Wicklow County Council Draft SPC Scheme 2024-2029 Public Consultation
Intent: Briefing on status of SSE’s Arklow offshore wind project and seeking support for project delivery, in line with the State’s offshore wind targets.
Meetings conducted with key stakeholders to provide an update on the CWP Project off the coast of North Wicklow, with onshore connectivity at Poolbeg Peninsula, Dublin - MeetingPresentation to Wicklow County Council meeting to provide update and overview of the CWP Project - Meeting
Intent: Provide a general overview on the Irish residential construction industry, the broader housing market and discuss matters directly relating to Cairn sites. Notification of stakeholders of the joint action taken by Cairn and Glenveagh against Wicklow County Council for reducing the number of new homes that can be built to 2028 under the Draft County Development Plan and underestimating Wicklow’s population growth.
Details: General conversations with various DPOs (listed below) on the Irish residential construction industry, the broader housing market and specific Cairn sites.
General discussion on the Irish residential construction sector with the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O'Brien TD.Meeting to discuss Clonburris SDZ with Danny McLoughlin (Chief Executive) Michael Mulhern (Director of Fund Use, Planning and Transportation) and William Byrne of South Dublin County Council. - MeetingMeeting with Wicklow County Council to discuss the Blessington Inner Relief Road with Brian Gleeson, Chief Executive, Wicklow County Council. Discussions with councillors of Galway City Council to discuss residential zoning of Cairn lands in Rahoon, Co.Galway. Meeting held with Councillor Eddie Hoare. Councillors contacted by phone were Peter Keane, John Connolly and Alan Cheevers. - MeetingNotification of stakeholders of the joint action taken by Cairn Homes plc and Glenveagh Properties plc against Wicklow County Council for reducing the number of new homes that can be built to 2028 and underestimating Wicklow’s population growth. DPOs contacted about this were Brian Gleeson (Chief Executive), Leonora Earls (Director of Services) and Michael Nicholson (Director of Services). - Phone call
Intent: Ensure understanding and purpose of the campaign and the importance of Ireland's dynamic and diverse Experience Economy. Support for business position and Ibec's key policy asks for the Experience Economy as detailed within the campaign, that are underpinned by an evidence-based approach which aims to encompass the needs of both business and society.
