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Public Parcipaon Networks Annual Report 2019 Prepared by The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Naonal PPN Advisory Group. www.gov.ie/drcd
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Public Participation NetworksAnnual Report 2019
Prepared byThe Department of Rural and Community Developmentand the National PPN Advisory Group.www.gov.ie/drcd
ForewordBy Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Minister Joe O’Brien
ForewordBy the Chairperson of the Public Participation Network (PPN) National Advisory Group, Ciara Bates
Introduction
Role of the National Advisory Group Methodology
Glossary of Terms
Public Participation Networks – Making an Impact!Impacting Deliberative DemocracyImpacting Community Wellbeing
Impacting to benefit our Member GroupsImpacting Social InclusionImpacting for Human RightsImpacting for the Sustainable Development Goals
Impacting IntegrationImpacting to support the EnvironmentImpacting NetworksImpacting our Development
Membership
Representation and Decision MakingSupport for ParticipationRepresentation on Decision-making BodiesSupports for PPN RepresentativesLinkage and Thematic GroupsMunicipal District Representatives
Communications and Promotion of PPNsWebsite FunctionalitySalesforce Usage
Training and Capacity BuildingNational and Regional Networking and Initiatives
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Contents
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Management, Administration and FinanceSecretariat Allocation, Vacancies and Attendance RateManaging a Flat StructureMeetingsMemorandum of UnderstandingStructure of the PPNsStaff and Recruitment 2019FinanceAgreeing the Annual BudgetSpending the Annual BudgetInforming the PlenaryReimbursement of Expenses to RepresentativesHosting ChargeBudget ManagementFinancial PolicyPolicies and ProceduresInteragency CollaborationSocial Inclusion
Work with the Local AuthorityLocal Authority ConsultationsSpecific Areas of CollaborationAllocation of Community SeatsGrant EligibilityTraining and Induction by Local Authorities
RecommendationsGovernancePromotion of PPNs / CommunicationsParticipationResourcesStructureTrainingTraining Local AuthorityTraining PPNPartnership Local AuthorityPartnership PPN
Appendix 1: PPN Contact Details (May – July 2020)Appendix 2: Overview of PPN ActivityAppendix 3: Impacts by PPNAppendix 4: Views on Consultations / Consultation Examples
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Foreword by Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Minister Joe O’Brien
I am delighted to be able to present the fourth annual report on Public Participation Networks. The primary role of PPNs is to facilitate participation and representation of communities on local decision-making bodies in a fair, equitable and transparent manner. By hosting meetings and providing training opportunities, PPNs also enable volunteer-led groups to connect with like-minded groups locally and to build their own skillsets. These activities are crucial in developing the capabilities of the wide variety of groups active in Ireland’s communities.
PPNs operate on the principle of community engagement, which is about encouraging people and groups to work together to achieve a common goal in making a meaningful difference and enhancing their communities. These collaborations cover local issues as diverse as green spaces, conservation of towns and rivers, health and wellbeing through community sporting facilities, climate action and working with the disadvantaged and marginalised in our society.
In cities and counties around the country, PPNs regularly hold workshops and public consultations to facilitate this engagement and discuss the issues impacting local communities. The work of the PPN is a valuable tool in informing Local Authorities of the views and needs of the communities they serve.
As our population has grown and diversified, so too has the need for more community engagement. And PPNs are rising to this challenge: the growth of PPNs has continued in 2019, with 15,599 organisations in a PPN by the end of 2019 – an increase of over 1,600 in just one year. We are fortunate that Ireland has a strong cohort of volunteer-run groups around the country, and PPNs provide the means for these groups to input meaningfully into the ongoing development of their communities.
A recent case study commissioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform 1 highlighted PPNs’ many successes in contributing to local policy and decisions on matters such as parks, transport routes and waste management. PPNs are also used for hundreds of consultations nationwide and provide training to thousands of people on topics such as governance, Garda vetting, and financial management. PPNs around the country have also carried out other valuable projects for their local communities, such as health-related campaigns, environmental workshops, and reports on disability. Many of these wonderful initiatives undertaken in 2019 are outlined in more detail in this report. It is also important to note that the Government sees the PPNs as having a key role in our recovery from Covid-19 as outlined in the Resilience and Recovery 2020 – 21: Plan for Living with Covid-19.
I congratulate the PPNs and all concerned for the remarkable achievements over the last year. I wish to affirm that my Department and Government remain committed to continuing our support of PPNs to ensure that all citizens have a say in the policies and decisions that affect their lives and their local communities.
Joe O’ BrienJoe O’ Brien, Minister of Statewith responsibility for Community Development and Charities
1 https://www.ops2020.gov.ie/actions/delivering-for-our-public/communications-engagement/case-studies/6
2019 has been another remarkable year in the development of PPNs nationally. The continued growth in the number of groups affiliated to the PPN is a testament to the great work being done on the ground nationally. At the end of 2019, PPN membership nationally stood at 15,599, an increase of some 1,600 over the 2018 figure and this increase in membership has continued into 2020.
In this, the 2019 Annual Report, you will see first-hand the impact of the work of PPNs throughout the country. PPN representatives have contributed to local government policy and decision-making across a wide range of matters such as byelaws on open spaces (parks, beaches), transport routes, and restructuring the LEADER programme. PPNs have also been used as a vehicle for a range of consultations and collaborations with local authorities nationwide, including on the Healthy Counties initiative, Digital Strategy Consultation Workshops, and the development of Biodiversity Plans. Much of this work was enabled by the engagement of a Support Worker in 2019 by each PPN, funded by the Department, to assist the Resource Worker in their day-to-day activities.
The range of activity by PPNs and their impact were also reported in another study published in 2020 by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform 2 which outlined how PPNs have developed since they were established, noting the successes and challenges they encountered along the way and what we can learn from them. This study, along with the PPN Annual Reports, have provided a comprehensive overview of the work and impact of PPNs and highlighted key issues for consideration in their ongoing development.
In relation specifically to 2019, the third PPN Annual conference hosted by Carlow PPN and Carlow County Council in October 2019 was a resounding success. A number of examples of best practice by PPNs were presented included Kerry’s Universal Access, Wexford’s Resilient Communities and Kilkenny’s Creating a Sustainable Future in collaboration with South East PPNs. These presentations by PPNs were very well received and have provided much “food for thought” for the entire PPN community.
In addition, a new network of Secretariat members was established in 2019, with the assistance of a Facilitator funded by the Department to help the group to understand their common objectives, their role within the PPNs and assist them in the development of work programmes. The National PPN Advisory Group also advanced a number of key new initiatives in 2019 including an update of the PPN User Handbook, the development of a National PPN Communications Campaign and the ongoing provision of targeted PPN-related training throughout the year. I would like to highlight the fact that the PPN Handbook being developed in consultation with all PPN stakeholders represents a major project for both the Department and the National Advisory Group.
As the PPNs have progressed over the past five years, the kinds of resources and supports needed have also inevitably grown and changed. Looking ahead, a review of the PPN structure will commence in late 2020 to assess how PPNs are operating and highlight instances of best practice – a project from which all PPNs and stakeholders stand to benefit. I look forward to working with the National Advisory Group and all PPN stakeholders in the roll-out of this structural review.
2019 proved once again to be a very busy year for PPNs, as they continue to move from strength to strength with each new project and initiative. On behalf of the National Advisory Group, I thank you for all your hard work during 2019 and look forward to our continued collaborations and successes.
Ciara BatesCiara Bates, Chairperson, National PPN Advisory Group
Foreword by the Chairperson of the Public Participation Network (PPN) National Advisory Group, Ciara Bates
2 https://www.ops2020.gov.ie/case-studies/public-participation-network-case-study-june-2020/ 7
Involving people in making the decisions that affect them and their lives is a core principle of democracy. Real participation goes beyond voting (representative democracy) to a situation where people and government work in partnership to co-create infrastructure and services, solve problems and work towards the well-being of all in this generation and the generations to come (deliberative democracy). By definition, such an approach requires a leaving aside of power differentials, and making a specific effort to ensure that the voices and views of people who are not traditionally influential are heard and considered.
In 2014, the Local Government Act was amended to introduce Public Participation Networks (PPNs). The PPN recognises the contribution of volunteer-led organisations to local economic, social and environmental capital. It facilitates input by these organisations into local government through a structure that ensures public participation and representation on decision-making committees within local government. These PPNs have been established in every local authority area in Ireland. By the end of 2019, over 15,500 community and voluntary, social inclusion and environmental organisations were members of a PPN. Over 920 PPN representatives were elected to 424 committees on issues such as strategic policy, local community development, joint policing and so on.
Local authorities and PPNs work together collaboratively to support communities and build the capacity of member organisations to engage meaningfully on issues that concern them. PPNs have a significant role in the development and education of their member groups, sharing information, promoting best practice and facilitating networking. Local authorities also have a vital role to play in facilitating participation through open consultative processes and active engagement.
The report of the Working Group on Citizen Engagement with Local Government which was set up in September 2013 made recommendations on more extensive and diverse input by citizens into the decision-making processes at local government level. The Working Group Report was published in February 2014.
That report outlined the ways in which structures and processes for securing the engagement of organised civil society with local government could be strengthened. To do this, the Report recommended that a Public Participation Network (PPN) be established in each local authority area to enable the public to take an active formal role in relevant policy making and oversight committees of the local authority.
The Working Group Report recommended that the work of PPNs should be monitored and evaluated regularly in line with best practice. The first National PPN Advisory Group was established in 2016 for this purpose and ran until September 2018.
A second National PPN Advisory Group, established immediately after the term of office of the first group ended, is fully representative of all stakeholders. The Group now includes one representative each from the Community and Voluntary, Environmental and Social Inclusion sectors, three PPN Volunteers – one each representing the three different sectors, three PPN resource workers and two Local Authority staff (one at Director of Service level and one directly supporting a PPN). The Group is chaired by the Department of Rural and Community Development who also provide the secretariat services for the Group. Membership of the Advisory group is set out in Table 1.
Role of the National Advisory Group
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Introduction
Table 1: Membership of the National Advisory Group during 2019
NameSector
Ciara BatesPrincipal OfficerChair Department of Rural and
Community Development
Catherine LaneCommunity and Voluntary Sector Representative Women’s Council of Ireland
Dr Seán Healy, S.M.A.Director
Social Inclusion Sector Representative Social Justice Ireland
Michael EwingEnvironmental Sector Representative Environmental Pillar
Helen HowesResource Worker Representative Wicklow PPN
Annette Barr Jordanreplaced by Avril Wilson
Resource Worker Representative Tipperary PPN
Jamie Moore replacedby Sarah Wetherald
Resource Worker Representative Sligo PPN
Aileen EglingtonPPN Volunteer Representative C&V Sector
Dún Laoghaire RathdownPPN
Bibiana SavinPPN Volunteer RepresentativeSocial Inclusion Sector South Dublin PPN
Theresa O’ Donohoe replaced by Terrence Mc Donough
PPN Volunteer RepresentativeEnvironment Sector Galway City PPN
Alan Farrell
Dympna Farrell replacedby Rebecca Loughry
CCMA RepresentativesGalway County Council
Cork City Council
Organisation
In early 2019, a consultation template was devised and agreed by the National Advisory Group and circulated to all PPNs and Local Authorities for completion. The completed templates were collated in a database for analysis purposes.
We are delighted to report that all 31 PPNs returned reports. Where possible, comparable data from 2018 is included, however this data will not be directly comparable to that contained in the Annual Report for 2018 as that report concerned 29 of the 31 PPNs.
Methodology
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Along with its monitoring role, the Advisory Group is also charged with advising and supporting the Department of Rural and Community Development to develop the PPNs. This is being achieved through the development of key performance indicators for PPNs and local authorities in conjunction with the Department. This Annual Report, which gives an overview of the work done by PPNs in 2019 was developed by the National PPN Advisory Group for completion by PPNs and Local Authorities.
There are a broad range of definitions covering the nature and scope of public participation and local government. Some of these are explained below:
Advisory Group means The National PPN Advisory Group (see also NAG).
Associate Members are groups that do not fulfil the full criteria for membership of the PPN.
Community refers to a place (such as a neighbourhood or wider area), identity (such as belonging to an ethnic group), or interest (such as a commitment in common with others, for example, disability rights).
DoS means Director of Services (Local Authority).
The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government oversees the operation and development of the local government system and provides the policy framework within which local authorities work and deliver services to the communities that they represent and serve. From July 2017, the policy framework regarding LCDCs, LECPs and PPNs transferred from the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government to the Department of Rural & Community Development. Article 28A of the Irish Constitution recognises the role of local government in providing a forum for the democratic representation of communities and in exercising and performing powers conferred by law.
The Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD / the Department) was established in July 2017 to promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland. In relation to the PPNs, the Department is the majority funder, provides the Chair of the National Advisory Group and has overall responsibility for the development and oversight of the PPNs.
The Elected Council is the policy making forum of the local authority; the municipal district members make decisions that affect their Municipal District area. Elected Councils (operating at local authority or municipal district level) exercise ‘reserved functions’ defined in law across a range of legislation. The day-to-day management of a local authority is carried out by the executive, i.e. the full-time officials led by the chief executive. The chief executive has a duty to advise and assist the Elected Council in the exercise of their functions.
Joint Policing Committee (JPC) A Local Authority Committee comprised of councillors, TDs, Senators, the Gardaí and external stakeholders such as PPNs which makes policy proposals on policing issues. Section 36 of the Garda Síochána Act provided for the establishment of JPC’s in each Local Authority administrative area and as part of the Local Government structures.
LAGS The Leader Programme is administered at local level through Local Action Groups (LAGs).
Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) a Local Authority Committee with public and private members which oversees community development programmes in an area including LEADER and SICAP. PPNs typically have 5 members on that committee. The aim of LCDC’s is to develop, coordinate and implement a coherent and integrated approach to local and community development.
LEADER A funding programme delivered through the LAGS, which aims to support economic, social and environmental development of rural areas. LEADER is a programme that supports both private enterprise and community groups in delivering projects aimed at improving the quality of life in rural areas and encouraging the diversification of economic activity in rural areas.
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Glossary of Terms
Linkage Group A group of PPN stakeholders in a particular issue who meet to make policy recommendations and work closely with a PPN representative on a relevant Board or Committee.
Local Authorities (LA) City or County Councils. Play a key role in supporting economic development and enterprise at a local level. Local Government support on the ground is critical to the success of many initiatives which drive local communities. These range from local festivals and events; design of streetscapes and village renewal schemes; support for micro-enterprises, business parks and incubation units; involvement in energy efficiency projects; promotion of rural broadband and planning for major investments in the green economy.
Local Development Companies (LDC) Organisations with a remit to support economic and social development in their catchment area. LDCs are typically contracted to deliver programmes such as the Rural Development Programme (LEADER), Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) and Tús.
Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides for a range of changes to the organisation and work of local authorities. Among other things, it provides for the amalgamation of a number of local authorities; the abolition of town councils; the abolition of city and county development boards; the establishment of local community development committees and it provides for a range of changes to the functions carried out by local authorities. Section 46 of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 commenced on 1 June 2014, it provides the legislative basis which gives effect to the Framework for Public Participation and the Public Participation Networks (PPNs).
MOU means Memorandum of Understanding (agreement between LA and PPN).
Municipal District (MD) A subdivision of a Local Authority area. Councillors meet at Municipal District level as well as in full council. MDs were established following the Local Government Reform Act in 2014.
n=(XXX) Denotes number e.g. number of replies, number who answered question.
NAG means the National PPN Advisory Group.
Not for profit organisations are organisations that work for the good of society, communities and/or specific interest. They do not make a profit and any income they do make that is above what they need to keep the organisation running is invested back into the organisation to improve it or to keep it going. No payments are made to any shareholders. It includes a vast range of organisations from very small groups with no income to large charities.
Plenary All the member groups in a PPN. The Plenary is the ultimate decision-making body of the PPN.
PPN Budget means the annual amount a PPN has available to it, derived from DRCD, the LA & other sources.
Salesforce a data and information management system that is common to all PPNs. The system itself allows PPNs to capture and manage information regarding member groups, store details on organisations and community and network groups, manage funding, manage campaigns such as email communications, generate custom reports and much more.
Secretariat means the administrative body of the PPN whose role is to put into practice the decisions of the Plenary; ensure that the PPN runs smoothly in between Plenaries; coordinate the activities of the PPN; communicate regularly with all PPN Member Groups and spread information about all PPN activities as widely as possible; and facilitate and enable the PPN Workers in their day to day activities to deliver PPN objectives.
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SICAP (Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme) is designed to reduce poverty and promote social inclusion and equality. Each SICAP provider works with both individuals and community groups in a city / county or subdivision thereof, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and areas which are designated disadvantaged.
SLA means Service Level Agreement (generally between PPN and a service provider or the Local Authority and a service provider).
Social Inclusion activity centred on working to improve the life chances and opportunities of those who are marginalised in society, living in poverty or in unemployment using community development approaches to build sustainable communities, where the values of equality and inclusion are promoted and human rights are respected.
SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) Local authority committees in city and county councils whose membership includes Elected Councillors, representatives of business, farming interests, environmental/conservation groups, trade unions and community and voluntary members. It is the task of the Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs), as committees of the council, to advise and assist the council in the formulation, development and review of policy. They have no remit in relation to routine operational matters regarding the delivery of services. The SPC system is intended to give councillors and relevant sectoral interests an opportunity for full involvement in the policy making process from the early stages.
Sustainable Development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Thematic Group A group of PPN stakeholders working on a cross-cutting policy theme, e.g. disability, social inclusion, sustainability.
Tús A community work placement scheme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people.
User Guide A composite set of Guidelines and advice issued in 2016 to assist PPNs and other stakeholders.
Volunteer-led organisations are those which are governed by a group of volunteers acting as a committee, board or other structure. They may also have paid staff who act on behalf of the Board.
Well-being describes a community whose basic needs are met, where people have a sense of purpose and feel able to achieve important goals, to participate in society and to live the lives they value and have reason to value.
Working Group means the Working Group on Citizen Engagement. This group was set up in September 2013. Its role was to make recommendations on more extensive and diverse input by citizens into the decision making at local government level. The Report of the Working Group was published on 28 February 2014 and its recommendations led to the establishment of the PPNs.
Worker means Resource Worker, Support Worker or other worker engaged by the PPN to carry out its duties.
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In an addition to previous years, the Department asked each PPN to provide some detail on the impacts they each felt they had in 2019. The response to this request was overwhelming and demonstrates the diverse range of work undertaken by PPNs across the country in areas such as delivering deliberative democracy; community wellbeing; social inclusion; environmental issues; the Sustainable Development Goals; supporting Member Groups; engaging in projects to foster integration and human rights; developing networks and promoting their own development. Included in this section is just some of the examples received. More detail on impacts reported by each PPN and in their own words is included in Appendix 3.
Submissions made by PPNs to the County Councils’ Draft SPC Scheme. Submissions were based on recommendations received from PPN Representatives which resulted in more comprehensive submissions which were taken on board.
The appointment of a PPN representative on the advisory group to advise the Minister on the role and remit of a directly elected Mayor.
One PPN designed and managed a transparent election process for a new Secretariat and reps for all SPCs, LCDC and JPC independent of the Local Authority processes.
Running elections and surveys through PPN websites which is a key efficiency gain.
Public Participation Networks – Making an Impact!
Impacting Deliberative Democracy
Organisation of Community Safety Events in the Municipal Districts in 2019 incorporating Community Garda, Solicitors, Muintir na Tíre, Community Banker, Road Safety Authority, HSE Safeguarding etc. The event provided the public with a forum in which to stay safe and well in their Community and promoted positive actions being done by local groups.
Since the passing of a motion on the Changing Places Campaign in one area, a PPN Representative has presented on this Campaign at the Local Community Development Committee. The County Council Community Development Office is championing this campaign through their work, including exploring the inclusion of Changing Places in new Community Facility builds and refurbishments.
One PPN continued to promote the defibrillator mapping project in the county in 2019. This ensured that all defibrillators in local communities were mapped and the information shared with the National Ambulance Service. As stated, the defibrillator project was nominated for a Chambers Ireland Excellence Award. This was the second such map to be launched in Ireland.
One PPN collaborated with the local Chamber of Commerce and Local Enterprise Office and held a Sustainable Living and Wellbeing Weekend. 25 workshops, demos and talks were held along with an ethical market.
Organisation of meetings to discuss the Policing Plan for the county and to develop a community submission to it. These meetings resulted in the development of the Policing, Safety & Security Thematic Network. Additionally, one such meeting acted as a catalyst for the development of a local area Community Alert Group which continues to meet and work closely with the local community Garda.
Impacting Community Wellbeing
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Standalone premises operated by one PPN offered free/subsidised meeting space for various community & voluntary groups. This has strengthened these groups and increased solidarity within the sector.
Creating a ‘Plain English’ booklet detailing the scope and remit of PPNs.
Provided training to Community Groups in Social Media & how to promote their community work through video/poster design etc., How to write a successful funding application, Workshops on the New Governance Code.
Bringing together, for the first time, all funding information into one place and using this to form a successful funding ready seminar which featured key partners such as the local authority, the local Volunteer Centre, and the local LEADER partnership.
Impacting to benefit our Member Groups
The increased awareness across a range of cross-sectoral organisations of the obligations under the Public Sector Duty and their significant engagement with the issue as a result of a collaborative approach between a PPN, the Council and the City Partnership.
Following engagement with the PPN, the Public Sector Duty was listed as an objective in the Council Corporate Plan.
Impacting for Human Rights
The Access for All report produced by one PPN has been sent to the Council, TDs, MEPs, Senators and all locally affected organisations and has already had an effect on future planning. The County Council established a Disability Housing Group on which the PPN is represented.
A member of a local Access Group stepped forward for one of the SPCs. This is the first time that a visually impaired person has stood for election and it was the result of attending the access workshops – they saw the importance of being involved in formal structures that can affect change.
A Dementia Friendly Pilot Project undertaken by one PPN in collaboration with the HSE was aimed at businesses, young people and local representatives in the local area with training provided. A report was produced and circulated and it is hoped to roll this initiative out countywide through the Healthy County Plan.
Through working closely with a local Travellers Group and the Travellers Primary Healthcare Team, one PPN has encouraged and supported a Traveller Woman to sit on the Board of the County Childcare Committee.
Impacting Social Inclusion
One PPN worked with the County Council in their role as an SDG Champion where both the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment and the County Council presented at the PPN Plenary along with a Secretariat member. They promoted and raised awareness of the SDGs by providing practical examples of what any person can do on a daily basis in achieving the goals.
The Sustainable Development Goals was the theme of another PPN Plenary in November 2019. Two students who represented Young People at the local Action for Global Goals and Climate Change in the Dáil presented to the membership.
Impacting for the Sustainable Development Goals
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Initiated and supported the emergence of a community welcome group in an area where an emergency centre for international protection applicants opened. Acting as catalyst for the community and to provide supports for these efforts to get up and running.
In conjunction with NASC, the Coordinator of one PPN led a range of consultations with those living in Direct Provision centres around the area. This resulted in the production of a response to the Oireachtas consultation on Direct Provision and the International Protection System on behalf of those who participated in these consultation workshops.
Established the Intercultural Forum in the area to make sure representatives from communities are aware of all the different supports and services in the county, to allow them to integrate with each other, access grants and be part of the decision-making process.
Impacting Integration
Following re-designation of county boundaries, a PPN engaged in awareness-raising of PPN activities and benefits among members of the Community & Voluntary sector in new locations.
Development of a Volunteer Centre.
Hosting a group of volunteers from Northern Ireland District Councils on a study trip in 2019.
Impacting Networks
In conjunction with the Council’s Service Republic team, the PPN held workshops and compiled a list of objectives which the Secretariat could choose from going forward as specific targets for their annual work plan.
Furthered the PPN reach on Social media.
Arranged a consultation for the relevant stakeholders to feed into the consultation on the PPN Handbook.
Impacting our Development
A collaboration between several PPNs on an environmental conference aimed at encouraging growth and membership of the Environmental pillars but also to encourage participation in the areas of conservation and biodiversity. Following this conference, the PPNs’ membership of the Environmental pillar increased, creating new environmental representatives and an expansion to the Linkage group.
One PPN provided an Eco Tent at a local show in August 2019 and the Climate Change and Biodiversity Open Day May 2019.
A Green County was developed by one PPN on foot of an idea from the LCDC Environmental Representative. Workshops on Green Business, Green Energy, Green Farming, Young people and the Environment took place along with a Tidy Towns workshop on Good Environmental practices.
Impacting to support the Environment
Each organisation must then choose to be part of one College which represents their primary interest – Community and Voluntary, Environment or Social Inclusion. At the end of 2019, PPN membership totalled 15,599 member groups (including Associate Members) across the 31 PPNs. Community and Voluntary organisations continue to account for the majority of members (77.5%), followed by Social Inclusion organisations (18.7%) and Environmental Organisations (3.8%). Table 2 below provides a breakdown of full Membership by type of organisation and shows the comparative increase in each area over 2018.
A total of 17 PPNs offered an Associate Membership, generally for organisations which did not meet the full membership criteria, but who wished to be involved and receive information. In total, PPNs had 232 Associate Members - 178 Community and Voluntary Associate Members, 12 Environmental Associate Members, and 42 Social Inclusion Associate Members (an increase of 30% from 119 the previous year).
Full re-registration was carried out by 20 PPNs, while the remainder updated members’ contact details as changes were notified to them.
Membership of a PPN offers many benefits. By joining a PPN an organisation will get:
Membership
Section 1
Access to relevant information on funding and grants coming through the Local Authority;
The opportunity to advertise their activities via the PPN newsletter, website, emails etc.;
Access to capacity building and training events which will support them in their work.
Access to information on decisions and proposals being made in their county / city and the ability to comment on and input to them, along with other PPN member organisations.
An opportunity to network with and learn from other organisations in the county / city who may be involved in similar types of projects.
The opportunity to become part of a Linkage Group for a Board or Committee of interest and be able to have their views heard and contribute to local policy.
The opportunity to nominate members to sit on a Board or Committee on behalf of PPN.
Table 2: Composition of PPN Membership, 2018 and 2019*
* Includes Associate Members
2018 (n=31) 2019 (n=31) Increase No. % Total 2019College
Community and Voluntary 10,721
513
2,709
13,943
12,083
596
2,920
15,599
1,362
80
211
1,656
77.5
3.8
18.7
Environmental
Social Inclusion
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As can be seen in Table 3 the majority of PPNs always provided their members with information about local and national consultations taking place. Resource Workers or PPNs Representatives attended consultation events on behalf of the PPN ‘Always’ or ‘Sometimes’ in the majority of cases, and again a majority reported that it either made written submissions or organised its own consultation events with its members ‘Always’ or ‘Sometimes’.
All 31 PPNs provided views about how consultations are organised and / or some detail about consultations in which they had participated, contained in Appendix 4.
For 2019, the PPNs were asked to report on how they consulted with their member groups, from distributing information, to attending consultation events and making written submissions. Table 3 provides a summary of the actions taken by PPNs to support their membership to engage in a more deliberative democracy.
Receipt of appropriate information in a timely manner is key to enabling PPNs to participate, and engage their membership to participate, in consultations. PPNs were asked to provide feedback on their perception of the engagement process, set out in Table 4.
Representation and Decision Making
Support for Participation
Section 2
Table 3: Participation in Consultations, 2019
Always Sometimes Rarely NeverMethod
Distributed information to member groups about local consultations
Distributed information to member groups about national consultations
PPN Reps attended consultation events representing the PPN
Resource Worker attended consultation events representing the PPN
Made written submissions to consultations as the PPN or as a subgroup (linkage group, etc.)
The PPN organised consultations with its membership (i.e. organise meetings and surveys)
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Feedback provided by the PPNs strongly indicates that more time is needed to fully engage with membership in respect of Local Authority consultations and that more engagement mechanisms are required for participative consultations, as opposed to online surveys.
Table 4: Support for Participation, 2019
Always Sometimes Rarely NeverSupport
The PPN is notified about all local authority consultations.
The PPN is notified about local authority consultations in a timely manner (i.e. allows for consultation with membership)
The PPN can access feedback on the submissions it makes to consultations
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5
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16
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0
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3
5
One of the key areas in which PPNs can directly influence the decisions made at local government level is by representation on Boards and Committees, such as Strategic Policy Committees, Joint Policing Committees, County Boards and so on. Table 5 provides a full breakdown of Board and Committee composition.
The overall number of Representatives reported increased slightly from 924 in 2018 to 928 in 2019, however it should be noted that the 2018 report referred to 29 PPNs while the 2019 report is made in respect of all 31 PPNs. This means that the number of board and committee representatives per PPN has declined over the course of 2019. The number of Boards and Committees on which the Representatives sit increased from 375 across 29 PPNs in 2018 to 424 across 31 PPNs in 2019.
Representation on Decision-making Bodies
Table 5: Participation of PPN Representatives on Boards and Committees, 2019
Male
496Female
432Male : Female
53:47Male
223Female
181Male : Female
55:45
Number of Representatives
Number of new Representatives elected
Number of Representatives retired during year
Total number of Boards and Committees 424
928
404
167Male
97Female
70Male : Female
58:42
18
Gender Proportion Ratio Total
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The number of seats contested in 2019 was 147, whereas 304 were uncontested (that is, only one nomination per seat was permitted or received for the post). The number of open seats available for PPN representation on Boards and Committees in 2019 was 103.
As can be seen in Table 5, there is almost gender parity across PPN representation on Boards and Committees, with a slightly higher proportion of male representatives elected in 2019. There was also a higher number of male retirees than female retirees in 2019.
Sixteen PPNs (52%) reported that at least one individual represents their PPN on more than one Board or Committee. A difficulty in attracting people to these roles and a reluctance on the part of some PPNs to lose the skills of those currently in the position were cited as reasons why this was the case. Three PPNs reported that they had either remedied this situation or they intended to do so in early 2020.
Asked to comment on these supports, PPNs reported a wide divergence of views as to the efficacy of supports for Representatives. In some cases, the difficulty in securing Representatives who could undertake the role as required, and provide feedback, acted as a barrier to engaging with supports. One-to-one supports seemed to work well in most PPNs, however these are resource intensive. Many of the comments contained in this section were mirrored in the ‘Recommendations’ section and, as such, have been dealt with in that section of this Report.
The role of PPN Representatives is acknowledged across the PPN network and their volunteerism and experience are greatly appreciated. A range of supports have been put in place across the PPNs for their Representatives, on which Table 6 provides greater detail.
Supports for PPN Representatives
Table 6: Supports for PPN Representatives, 2019
No. of PPNs No. of Groups (if applicable)Type of Support
Linkage Groups
Thematic / Activity Groups
Representatives Charter
Specific Training for PPN Representatives
Meeting Feedback Forms completed by Representatives
Training for Linkage Groups
Local PPN Representatives Network
One-to-One Support
Local Authority / Committee Host
23
19
28
24
8
25
16
28
22
102
36
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Where Linkage or Thematic Groups exist, these can either take the form of overarching areas (for example, Social Inclusion, Environmental, Health and Wellbeing, Community and Voluntary, Planning and Strategic Development, Economic Development, Joint Policing Committee and so on) or more specific areas of interest (for example linked to specific Committees or related to Older People, Climate Change, People with Disabilities, Environment and Water and so on). Ten PPNs reported that their Linkage Groups elected Representatives to sit on Committees and Boards, while in other PPNs the Linkage Groups either were not established / active; or elections were made by the full Plenary or College.
Of the 102 Linkage Groups reported as being in existence (Table 6), 70 were deemed to be active, that is hold three or more meetings within the year (including virtual meetings). These 70 Linkage Groups are spread across 21 of the 31 PPNs who responded to this question. Comparatively, there were 35 active Thematic Networks. Communications with Linkage Groups and Thematic Networks can be delivered virtually (that is, by email, Facebook or other virtual platform); in person / through meetings; or via the Resource Worker / Co-ordinator.
When asked about the level of participation across Linkage Groups, 4 PPNs reported that this was ‘Excellent’; eleven reported it as ‘Good’; 3 reported it as ‘Average’; and 5 reported it as ‘Poor’. When asked the same question about Thematic Groups, 3 PPNs reported participation as ‘Excellent’; 9 reported it as ‘Good’, 2 reported it as ‘Average’ and eleven reported it as ‘Poor’.
Health Representatives delivering presentations on Universal Access Movement to the full Council.
Representative on the Volunteer Service Network put forward a proposal to engage as an independent Volunteer Centre. Currently being piloted withan interim Board.
Development of a submission on the Draft Climate Action Plan.
Social Inclusion, Community and Rural Affairs SPC raised concerns resulting in an audit of CCTV in a particular area.
PPN Representative on a JPC proposed the purchase of a property marking machine, adopted by the council and machine purchased in 2019.
Engaged with the College Green Pedestrianisation Project.
Proposal from a JPC to improve privacy in Garda Stations, forwarded to Garda Headquarters.
Linkage and Thematic Groups
Examples of Linkage and Thematic Groups at Work
Housing and Transport Linkage Group inputs into updates to the An Bord Pleanála website.
Development of an Equality Votes group in advance of the Local Elections.
Providing supports to Member Groups making funding applications by vouching for these groups.
Mapping the locations of defibrillators within a large county.
Economic Development, Enterprise Support & Tourism proposed supports for small businesses, resulting in an additional €50,000 allocation to the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) tosupport same.
Undertaking of a strategic disability study resulting in an “Access for All” Disability Awareness Report.
Development of a Waste Water Research Project with a local Instituteof Technology.
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Thirteen PPNs reported as having Municipal District Representatives. The supports provided to these Representatives were largely the same as referenced in Table 6, with some PPNs holding specific meetings or additional training programmes for their Municipal District Representatives.Nine PPNs reported having no Municipal District Representatives. This would obviously be the case where there was only one Municipal District in the area, however where this was reported in areas with more than one Municipal District, PPNs expressed a concern that it was difficult to achieve buy-in from membership at this level and meetings can be rolled in with other meetings, such as Community Safety Networks and so on; or a lack of forum at Municipal District level to allow for representation.
Municipal District Representatives
Achievement of the silver medal at the All Ireland Community and Council Awards for the county’s Healthy initiative.
Securing additional seats on strategic Committees and Boards for marginalised groups in the area.
Production of a consultation report for the review of Strategic Policy Committees and the securing of increased representative places for community groups.
Expansion of the Rural Transport Initiative.
Environmental conservation concerns fed into the Greenway Route Plan for the county.
Providing feedback to the Department of Justice and Equality on issues of concern re Direct Provision in the area.
Older Persons Network and Age Friendly Alliance securing proposals on Public Realm and Housing for inclusion in to the Local Development Plan.
Securing the Public Sector Duty as an objective of the Council Corporate Plan.
Examples of Linkage and Thematic Groups at Work
Proposal to align the Regional Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce with the PPN to embed supports within the community taken on board and a Coordinator linked to the PPN for this purpose.
Extensive engagement with Sports Partnership to promote sports and sporting facilities to marginalised groups.
Input in to the JPC Strategic Plan and the appointment of a committee to oversee its implementation, on which the PPN is also represented.
Series of initiatives proposed to the JPC – in relation to anti-social behaviour, drug use, illegal dumping and CCTV taken on board by the JPC.
Establishment of a Social Isolation and Loneliness among Older People committee to support older peoplein the county.
Using the Vision for Community Wellbeing, developed by the PPN,as an example of consultation facilitating local decision-making.This is now being progressed witha subgroup of the LCDC.
Promotional materials developed by PPNs included pens, shopping bags, booklets, trolley key rings, USB keys, leaflets, pull-up banners, magnets, folders, mugs and umbrellas.
What is communicated to members is obviously as important as the methods of communication used. To this end, PPNs were asked to detail the type of content communicated from a set list (see Table 8).
Communicating the role and objectives of the PPN is critical to engaging new and existing member groups and other stakeholders. All 31 of the respondent PPNs were actively involved in promoting their PPN in 2019. Social media played a key role in the communications programmes of all PPNs, with dedicated websites, Facebook pages and Twitter used extensively. Being conscious of groups who may not use online platforms, some PPNs also communicated through face to face events and printed materials. Table 7 provides a breakdown of the communications methods used, including the number of PPNs using each method and the total number of communications involved.
Communications and Promotion of PPNs
Section 3
Table 7: Communications by Method Used, 2019
No. of PPNs No. of Communications No. of Followers / LikesCommunication Method
Printed Newsletter 8
25
30
31
25
21
13
28
26
21
27
-
-
-
-
40,290
12,023
-
-
-
-
-
566
881
456,887
13,648
15,222
6155
41
277
252
-
-
E-Newsletters Online
Websites
PPN Roadshows
Participation in events hosted by others
Local Radio
Promotional Materials
Use of Local Libraries,Citizens Information Centres etc.
Emails
22
Those who reported ‘Other’ amongst the content communicated to their membership listed items such as other information which may be relevant to the community; training; public notices; community alerts; notices regarding webinars; surveys and so on.
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Table 8: Content Communicated to Membership, 2019
Content Communicated No. of PPNs Content Communicated No. of PPNs
31
31
30
27
PPN Events
PPN Activities
PPN Vacancies
Member Group Activities
19
31
30
12
PPN Representative Reports
Funding Information
Consultations
Other
Access to information through a dedicated website is a given in this digital age. All 31 respondents reported having a website with varying levels of functionality, as detailed in Table 9.
Website Functionality
Table 9: Website Functionality, 2019
No. of PPNsFunctions
26
15
18
10
15
21
27
26
23
13
List/Database of registered members
Minutes / Reports of Secretariat Meetings
Minutes / Reports of Plenary Meetings
Minutes / Reports of Linkage Group Meetings
PPN Representative Reports
PPN Newsletters
Advertising Member Events / News
Up to date list of all PPN Representatives
Adopted PPN Policies
Adopted PPN Budgets / Accounts
Salesforce is used as the primary mechanism to manage the membership database and communications in all 31 PPNs (see Table 10 for breakdown). This is an improvement on 2019 when 28 of the 29 respondent PPNs were using it as their primary database.
Salesforce Usage
Table 10: Salesforce Usage across PPNs, 2019
No. of PPNsSalesforce Usage
31
26
28
30
24
15
6
4
7
7
29
23
27
14
20
10
10
10
1
5
17
Primary Database
Members Profiles
Registering Members directly from Website
Mass Emails
Sending E-Bulletins / Newsletters
Mass Texting
Tracking attendance at Plenary Meetings
Tracking attendance at Linkage Groups
Tracking attendance at Secretariat Meetings
Tracking attendance at PPN Organised Training
Running Reports on Full Member Numbers
Running Reports on Electoral Area or MD Membership Numbers
Running Reports on Membership by Pillar
Running Reports on Membership by Cause
Running Reports on Bounced Emails
Running Reports on Email Open Rates
Running Reports on Active and Inactive Members
Running Reports on Group Structures
Tracking participation in consultations
Calendar
Dashboards
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PPNs provide invaluable free and low-cost training to their membership, Secretariats and Representatives to support them to fully engage within their communities. This training can be technical in nature (for example, how to write funding applications; governance; data protection) or more soft-skills based (for example, self-advocacy workshops; community development; thematic showcases). The organisation and provision of this training and capacity building function is time and resource intensive. However, it is an important part of the work of the PPNs to support their community groups to participate in local decision-making. Some examples of the types of training provided are listed below and a breakdown of the time involved is provided in Table 11.
One PPN provided a Training Fair in 2019 open to all Members and other groups. This has proven so successful, they intend to repeat it as an annual event.
In line with their community ethos, where appropriate, training is available to all members and groups in the area. Specific training is, of course, reserved for specific groups / bodies (for example the Secretariat and Representatives).
Training and Capacity Building
Section 4
Governance Code
Grant Information and Application
GDPR
Social Media
Work planning
Building a website
Writing a Constitution
Introduction to Community Development
Understanding Local Government
Examples of Training and Capacity Building programmes provided by PPNs in 2019
Role of the PPN
Facilitation Skills
Effective Fundraising
Volunteer Management
Community Wellbeing
Environment Day
Advocacy and Influencing
Role of Representatives
Table 11: Training and Capacity Building, Resources and Reach, 2019
Number
169
881
1,771
6,433
Number of Training programmes
Number of Training Sessions
Number of Training Hours delivered
Number of attendees
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Networking is central to the establishment of the PPNs within their communities. Engaging with membership at local and regional level, and networking with stakeholders at a national level ensures that PPNs are up to date on new developments, are accessible to their membership and are supporting, and supported by, their peers. All 31 PPNs reported engaging in some national and regional networking initiatives in 2019 (Table 12).
National and Regional Networking and Initiatives
Table 12: National and Regional Networking and Initiatives, 2019
No. of PPNs CommentEvent
Taste of the CountyRegional inter-agency meetingsCounty-wide NetworkA Celebration of VolunteeringNational Secretariat Network
Including:
National PPN Conference
Regional Social Justice Ireland Meetings
National PPN Resource Workers Network
Ploughing Championship
The Wheel Conference(PPN Stall / Masterclass)
Locally Organised RegionalPPN Networks
31
18
31
13
6
21
26
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The administration of the PPN is supported by a voluntary Secretariat drawn from the membership. This body reports to the Plenary of the PPN, which should meet at least twice every year. PPNs may also meet on a Municipal District or other local level. The Secretariat is also responsible for facilitating and enabling the day-to-day activities of the PPN Workers and implementation of the Work Plan.
In 2019, 351 places were allocated across the 31 PPN Secretariats, having an average allocation of 11 Secretariat Members (the numbers range from 8 to 20). Allocation of membership is based primarily on a distribution to the PPNs Colleges/Pillars (Community & Voluntary; Social Inclusion; and Environment), with 25 PPNs also allocating a role in respect of their Municipal Districts. The term of office of a Secretariat member ranges from 2 to 5 years, with an average of 4 years. Of the 351 total allocated places, there are currently 284 filled and 67 vacant seats. All 31 PPNs reported an attendance rate of greater than 60 per cent from within the Secretariat membership in 2019, with fourteen PPNs reporting a rate of 80 per cent or more, and an average rate of 76.7 per cent (see Table 13).
Management, Administration and Finance
Section 5
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Table 13: Secretariat Allocation, Vacancies and Attendance Rate per PPN, 2019
Allocation Vacancies Attendance Rate (%)Name of PPN
9
12
10
9
20
11
12
9
9
16
11
11
11
10
12
9
10
9
18
14
12
12
9
9
8
12
15
11
8
11
12
90
75
80
70
60
60
64
72.29
65
60
60
80
58
100
75
85
95
85
75
75
73.53
80
95
90
85
70
80
70
90
75
90
2
0
5
1
0
0
3
1
3
7
0
2
3
4
4
3
0
0
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
4
3
0
3
4
Carlow
Cavan
Clare
Cork City
Cork County
Donegal
Dublin City
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown
Fingal
Galway City
Galway County
Kerry
Kildare
Kilkenny
Laois
Leitrim
Limerick
Longford
Louth
Mayo
Meath
Monaghan
Offaly
Roscommon
Sligo
South Dublin
Tipperary
Waterford
Westmeath
Wexford
Wicklow
Total 76.7 (Average)67351
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The PPNs are established on the basis of a Flat Structure. Having a Flat Structure ensures that no single voice or group of voices controls the PPN. It means that there is collective responsibility for getting things done and achieving the aims of the workplan. This develops the capacity of the whole group and means that all members understand all aspects of the process. The flat structure is maintained in a number of ways across the PPNs, as detailed in Table 14.
A total of 66 Plenary Meetings were held across 30 PPNs in 2019 (the exception was Cork County). Of these, one was held during the day, 62 were held in the evening and four were held at the weekend. In addition, 284 Secretariat Meetings were held across the 31 PPNs in 2019, of which 68 were held during the day and 202 were held in the evening.
Eighteen PPNs held a total of 119 Linkage Group Meetings in 2019, of which 26 were held during the day and 93 were held in the evening. Fifteen PPNs held a total of 72 Municipal District meetings, of which 9 were held during the day and 63 were held in the evening.
Twenty-one PPNs held a selection of other meetings (390 in total), which covered topics such as Accessibility Mapping; consultations on the creation of a Vision for Community Wellbeing; workshops on Creating a Local Sustainable Future; ‘Meet the Candidate’ events in advance of the local elections; Intercultural picnics; Traveller Talks; Migrant Support events; Social Inclusion Week meetings and events; Climate Change forums and Funding Clinics.
An active Memorandum of Understanding was in place between 29 PPNs and the Local Authority in 2019. For those nine PPNs who operated through a host organisation, a Service Level Agreement was in place in respect of eight of them.
In addition to the above, 24 PPNs reported that their Secretariat have had at least one subgroup in 2019. These include Finance, HR, Communications, Staff Liaison, Capacity Building, Internet and Social Media, Policy and Procedures, Wellbeing, Host and Annual Awards.
Managing a Flat Structure
Meetings
Memorandum of Understanding
Table 14: Managing a Flat Structure, 2019
No. of PPNs*Operational Mechanism
24
14
30
30
30
26
Rotating Facilitator
Rotating Roles (Staff Liaison, Finance etc.)
Decisions made by consensus
Proposals brought to Plenary
Terms of Reference emphasising flat structure
Minutes / Reports available to all PPN members
* Note: Roscommon was not operating in 2019
PPNs may be established and operate under a number of legal and administrative structures. Of the 31 PPN respondents, 21 were hosted by the Local Authority; four were hosted by another Community Organisation and six operated as Independent Companies.
Structure of the PPNs
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In 2019 all PPNs had at least one member of staff and some had contracted some support work. A breakdown of the staffing arrangements is provided in Table 15.
Staff and Recruitment 2019
Table 15: Staffing Arrangements per PPN, 2019
ResourceWorker(WTE)
Administrator/ Support
Worker (WTE)
Development Worker(WTE)
Volunteer Other(Detail)
Name of PPN
1
0
0.8
1
0
1
1
1
1.4
0
0.5
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0.5
1
1
1
0
1
0.85
1
0
1
1
0.8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0.4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0.6
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0.8
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1 Tús
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 Agency1 Temporary
Support Worker0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0.5
0
0
0
0
CarlowCavan
ClareCork CityCork CountyDonegal
Dublin CityDún Laoghaire/ RathdownFingal
Galway City
Galway County
Kerry
KildareKilkenny
Laois
LeitrimLimerick
Longford
Louth
Mayo
MeathMonaghanOffaly
RoscommonSligoSouth DublinTipperary
Waterford
Westmeath
WexfordWicklow
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Funding for PPNs is provided between the Department of Rural and Community Development (the Department) and the Local Authorities. While the Department provides the bulk of the core funding for PPNs, a small number receive amounts in excess of their expected allocation from their own Local Authorities to support their work. In a departure from previous years, a breakdown of funding allocations and expenditure headings is not provided within this Annual Report as this information was sought by the Department in advance of the preparation of the Annual Report. However, a total of €2,944,020.58 was spent across all 31 PPNs in 2019.
Finance
The process for approving the annual PPN Budget is much the same across the 31 respondents to this question. The Budget is either drawn up by the Resource Worker and / or the Finance Subcommittee of the Secretariat. This is then approved by the Secretariat before being presented to the Plenary and Local Authority (in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding in place).
Agreeing the Annual Budget
Spending by the PPNs is overseen by the Secretariat and discussed at Secretariat meetings, either on foot of a financial report to the meeting or as a standing item. Where the PPN uses the Local Authority Agresso system to manage its Budget, the approval system inherent in that system is followed.
Spending the Annual Budget
Most respondents (n=26) reported that their PPN either posts its Budget online or discusses its Budget at Plenary meetings. Two PPNs reported that there was no process currently in place for approval of the Budget by the Plenary, while two reported that the procedure for doing so was not in place in 2019 and one reported that responsibility for the PPN Budget rests entirely with the Secretariat.
Informing the Plenary
Of the 31 PPNs who responded, 29 PPNs recruited staff in 2019 – seven recruited Resource Workers, and 26 recruited a Support Worker / Administrator. Thirteen of the 29 PPNs reported recruiting through an open process, while the remaining 16 came through the Local Authority. Staff of 19 PPNs are employed by the Local Authority, five are employed by the PPN Company directly (with one reporting that staff were either self-employed or employed by the PPN Company) and seven are employed by the Host Organisation. PPNs also differ in how, and by whom, staff are managed, with two PPNs reporting their staff as being managed by the Local Authority only; four as being managed by the Secretariat only; 18 PPNs reporting shared management between the Local Authority and the Secretariat, two as being managed by a Company Board and Secretariat; four PPNs reporting that their staff were managed by a Host Company and Secretariat; and one by the Local Authority, Hosting Company and Secretariat. Where the management of staff is shared, the Secretariat manage the workplan, while the administrative and HR functions were the remit of the Local Authority / Host organisation. Twenty-three of the 31 respondent PPNs reported that their office space was located within the Local Authority building; two were located in the Host Organisation’s building; five were in a standalone rented space; and in one PPN, the staff work from home with the Host Organisation providing a postal address for the PPN.
31
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The largest expenditure item in the total PPN Budget (excluding salaries and related) in previous years has been Representative’s Expenses. It is therefore important for the PPNs to have an agreed method of recouping expenses. For expenses related to Local Authority Boards and Committees, 13 PPNs reported that these came from the Core PPN Budget; 13 PPNs reported that these were paid by the Local Authority; and five PPNs reported that it was some combination of both. Where the answer was both, there was an arrangement between the PPN and the Local Authority for the reimbursement of these expenses or exchange for services.
Where PPN Representatives are invited to sit on non-PPN and non-Local Authority Boards and Committees, 17 PPNs reported that these expenses were paid by the organisation hosting the meeting; and 14 PPNs reported that they were not.
Ten of the 31 PPNs reported that they paid a hosting charge or management fee. The mechanism for determining this fee varied across these PPNs, with seven PPNs reporting that they pay a fixed charge, while the remaining three PPNs pay a charge based on a percentage of gross salary costs or desk calculation.
Eight of the 31 PPNs reported having a formal Financial Policy in place. The remaining respondents to this question reported that their Secretariat or Local Authority approved expenditure decisions within their respective administrative systems. Six PPNs specifically reported that they follow all public procurement guidelines in relation to their expenditures.
Reimbursement of Expenses to Representatives
Hosting Charge
Financial Policy
Seven of the 31 PPNs had their full Budget transferred to a PPN bank account; the Budget of 20 PPNs was managed by the Local Authority; in one PPN the Budget was transferred to the Host Organisation’s bank account and three PPNs reported having some of their Budget transferred to a PPN bank account on a phased basis. A breakdown of how Budget expenditure is approved is set out in Table 16.
Budget Management
Table 16: PPN Budget Approval Process, 2019
No. of PPNsApproval Process
11
10
1
1
9
*
Secretariat approves all expenditure
Secretariat and Resource Worker share approval
Resource Worker approves all expenditure
Local Authority approves all expenditure
Secretariat, Local Authority and Resource Worker share approval
*One PPN reported that the Secretariat and Local Authority approved all expenditure.
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In order to ensure best practice in the governance of PPNs, each PPN has developed a set of Policies and Procedures to support its Secretariat, Representatives, Staff and Members. Table 17 provides a breakdown of the policies and procedures in place during 2019.
Policies and Procedures
Table 17: Policies and Procedures in place, 2019
No. of PPNsPolicy / Procedure
21
26
12
11
15
29
25
15
22
11
15
23
14
19
13
27
21
16
15
Constitution
Terms of Reference for Secretariat
Terms of Reference for Subgroups (of Secretariat)
Terms of Reference for Linkage Groups
Terms of Reference for Plenary
Representative Charter
Expenses Policy
Dignity for All
Grievance / Conflict Procedure
Access Policy
HR Procedure
Induction Programme for new Representatives
Procurement Procedure
Staff Recruitment Procedure
Staff Development Procedure
PPN Rep Reporting Templates
Glossary of Terms for Member Groups
Health and Safety Policy
Other*
*Details of ‘Other’Codes of Conduct; Training Policy; Data Protection Policy; Data Retention Policy; Vulnerable Adults Policy; Fraud Prevention Policy; Conflict of Interest Policy; Bullying and Harassment Policy; Elections Policy; Procedures Manual; Website and Newsletter Inclusion Policy; Representatives Manual; Vision for Community Wellbeing; Secretariat Re-election Policy.
All 31 PPNs reported engaging in some interagency collaboration in 2019. This took the form of partnerships with the Community Development section of the Local Authority; inter-agency collaboration on the implementation of the Healthy Ireland strategy at local level; delivering the National PPN Conference; collaborations with Age Friendly Ireland; Seachtain na Gaeilge; Family Resource Centres; Community Health Forums; Community Education Forums; Comhairle na nÓg; co-hosting meetings with Travellers groups; EqualityVotes initiatives; collaborations with volunteer centres, local development companies and State agencies; Enterprise Town Awards; Older People’s Council; and the establishment of a Training Fair in the county.
PPNs are uniquely placed within communities to engage a whole range of marginalised groups and to support them to engage in democratic processes. All 31 PPNs reported having engaged in social inclusion activities in 2019. Actions taken on behalf of the PPN in furtherance of their social inclusion agenda have included targeted consultations (for example in Clare where the PPN worked with Traveller groups on submissions to IHREC and the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government); holding themed events (such as Cork City’s Coordinator working with NASC on a series of themed events on self-advocacy for people in Direct Provision; the promoting of Laois Africa Day; the Understanding Hate Crime and Women’s Equality Seminars in South Dublin); engagement in Community Awards (such as Love Where You Live Leitrim); and providing training for marginalised groups across the country.
Interagency Collaboration
Social Inclusion
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The PPN User Guide 3 in operation in 2019 provides “The PPN will be the main link through which the Local Authority (LA) connects with the community, voluntary, environmental and social inclusion sectors” and “PPN … will … enable the public to take an active formal role in the policy making and oversight activities of the LA’s area of responsibility.” The intention is for a collaborative partnership approach. Positive relationships between PPN and the LA are essential for success.
As part of the Annual Report process, Local Authorities were asked to provide examples of how they had supported the development of PPN, and the active participation of environmental, social inclusion, community and voluntary organisations in policy and decision making, information sharing and capacity building (other than the provision of the Budget allocation or the core duties of the Resource Worker, where the Resource Worker is employed by the Local Authority). Table 18 provides a breakdown of supports identified in respect of all 31 Local Authority areas for which responses were received.
Work with the Local Authority
Section 6
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Table 18: Local Authority Supports to PPNs, 2019
Number Support Mechanism
29
24
28
22
24
26
15
8
10
Active Memorandum of Understanding in Place for 2019
Memorandum of Understanding Reviewed in 2019
Assist, where appropriate, the PPN in achieving its Work Plan
Supported the PPN to be active Actors in the LECP
Cross-departmental participation in PPN Events
Involvement of Local Authority PPN Contact Person in PPN
Provided additional core funding to the PPN to supportits work (additional to the €80,000)
Provided additional funding for specific PPN projects
Specific campaigns* to promote the work of the PPNwithin the local authority
*Details of ‘Specific Campaigns’Promotion of PPN literature in Council buildings; encouragement of groups to join the PPN; arranging presentations in collaboration with the PPN to raise awareness of the PPNs; one to one supports for the PPN Workers; organising speakers at PPN Funding Workshops; Budgetary oversight; sponsorship of the Community Awards; involvement in Social Inclusion Week; dedicated section in the Local Authority Newsletter; attendance by key staff at PPN events and meetings; provision of IT, graphic design and printing supports.
The PPNs can and should be a key mechanism for Local Authorities to gather the views of their communities in response to calls for consultations. They are best placed to engage with a membership of community groups and have a track record in producing and supporting submissions. Table 19 provides an overview of the number of consultations undertaken by Local Authorities in 2019 and the engagement with PPNs during this process.
The total number of consultations conducted by Local Authorities was higher than in 2018 (when there were 219 consultations reported), consequently the number of consultation notifications sent to PPNs in 2019 was also higher (from 210 to 432). The number of consultations carried out via PPNs as the main vehicle in 2019 is higher than that in 2018 (from 47 to 77), and the number of consultation workshops jointly hosted has also increased, from 39 to 46.
Local Authority Consultations
Table 19: Local Authority Consultations, 2019
No. of PPNsConsultations
390
432
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Local Authority Public Consultations in 2019
Notifications of Consultations sent to PPNs in 2019
Local Authority Consultations carried out via PPNs as the main vehicle in 2019
Consultation workshops jointly hosted by the Local Authority and the PPN
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Local Authorities and PPNs also collaborated on a host of other events and initiatives in 2019. These include:
Specific Areas of Collaboration
Chambers Ireland Awards
Healthy County Initiatives
Environmental Initiatives
Launch of the Town and Village
Revitalisation Plan
LEADER Calls
Voter Registration events
County Boundary Implementation meetings
Age Friendly Expo
Digital Strategy Consultation Workshops
Integration Forums
Social Cohesion Strategy
Biodiversity Plan
Housing Strategy
Equality and Human Rights Projects
LECP Review and Implementation Plan
Vision for Community Wellbeing
Grant Information Evenings
Community Enhancement Programmes
Community Awards
SICAP
Bealtaine Festival
Tidy Towns
Climate Adaptation Strategy
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Local Authorities are responsible for a range of Boards and Committees in respect of areas of local interest. In 2019, 882 community seats were available, of which 668 were allocated through the PPNs while the others were allocated through other means. Two Local Authorities reported that they would review the allocation of seats when the representative term has ended.
PPNs act as an information hub for community groups in accessing information and supports about Local Authority grants. In recognition of this, and the role of PPNs in enhancing the efficacy of community groups through capacity building, training, networking and so on, some Local Authorities have made membership of the PPN an eligibility requirement for accessing grants. In 2019, six Local Authorities had this requirement in respect of all grants; 12 had this requirement for most, but not all grants; in 12 Local Authorities, groups were advised to join, but it was not compulsory; and in one Local Authority, there was no such stipulation.
Nineteen of the 31 Local Authorities reported providing specific induction or training to newly nominated PPN Representatives in 2019. In terms of training and awareness building of Local Authority staff, 24 Local Authorities reported engaging in training or awareness building activities with staff working in their Community Department, while 19 reported engaging in these activities with staff working outside the Community Department.
Examples of these Boards and Committees include:
Allocation of Community Seats
Grant Eligibility
Training and Induction by Local Authorities
Local Community Development Committee
Arts, Culture, Recreation and Leisure SPC
Peace IV Partnership Committee
North West Fisheries and Local Advisory Group
Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Forces
Climate Change, Environment and Energy SPC
Economic Development, Enterpriseand the Community SPC
Culture, Libraries and Digital Development, Tourism, Enterprise and EconomicDevelopment SPC
Housing, Corporate and Culture SPC
Enterprise SPC
Joint Policing Committee
Transport SPC
Arts, Culture and Language SPC
Heritage Forums
Travel and Transportation SPC
Infrastructure SPC
Sports Partnership
LEADER Partnership
Having reviewed the work of the PPNs over 2019, PPNs and Local Authorities were asked to make a series of recommendations to develop the PPNs.
These were then categorised under the following headings:
Recommendations
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A greater level of assistance ought to be provided at national level on issues such as governance, finance policies, legal status etc. At present, the local approach results in PPNs around the country navigating the same issues separately, which is not incredibly efficient or consistent.
Development and standardisation of policies for the operation of the PPNs.
Provision of detailed guidance on the respective roles involved in the PPNs.
Develop a strategic vision for PPNs.
Clarify the ratifications process of the Environmental Pillar.
Governance
Governance
Promotion of PPNs / Communications
Participation
Resources
Structure
Training
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Creation of a national logo for PPNs.
Development of a national promotional and information campaign for PPNs.
Greater national recognition of PPNs across all relevant Government Departments.
Develop a methodology pack for Local Authority staff on public engagement.
Promotion of PPNs / Communications
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Simplify the structure of the PPNs.
Enable the establishment of the role of Chairperson of the Secretariat, rotating annually.
Make the PPNs part of the statutory development plan for the Local Area Plans and Co-Development Plans.
Structure
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Increased budget for PPNs at local and national level.
Ensure sustainability of funding for PPNs.
Ensure Support Workers are permanent staff.
Implementation of a National Resource Worker to support the PPNs at national level.
Review grading structure of PPN staff.
Ensure security of funding.
Publish a report on staff resources to include the number of staff who left the PPNs in 2019.
Resources
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Enhance the collaboration between the PPN and the Local Authority.
Ensure Local Authorities adhere to the requirement that PPNs act as the main route for community consultation and representation.
Representative from the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government be appointed to the PPN National Advisory Group to closer align the PPNs and policies of Local Government.
Senior Local Authority staff to engage with PPNs.
Develop and implement more effective communications structures for Representatives and their Boards / Committees, to include updates on community development initiatives.
Develop a more robust input mechanism at Municipal District level, particularly in terms of LECPs.
Adopt the basic principles of engagement for local decision-making.
Explore the development of thematic linkage groups.
Develop a mechanism for issues from community organisations to be fed directly to Representatives on the various Local Authority Boards and Committees.
Develop a Local Authority handbook, such as that provided by the IPA, to provide a detailed breakdown of each department within the Local Authority.
Participation
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Capacity building for Member Groups re engagement on Boards and Committees.
Formal training on Salesforce for PPN Workers.
Regional training for Representatives.
Provide a more inclusive induction programme for Representatives and Elected Councillors.
Training
Training - Local Authority
Training - PPN
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In addition to overarching recommendations, set out above, all PPNs and Local Authorities were asked to make specific recommendations on training requirements and how to enhance partnership. These were as follows:
Refresher training on the role and function of the PPN, and how it is of benefit to the Local Authority.
Community Development training and briefing sessions.
Induction training for Local Authority staff and elected members, procured at a national level for consistency.
Training on the development and uses of the Vision for Community Wellbeing.
Information session on the Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities Strategy.
Training on guidelines for consultations by Local Authorities.
Public engagement and the role of the PPN.
IT Skills.
Effective engagement of marginalised groups.
Human Rights and the Public Sector Duty.
The Sustainable Development Goals.
Plain English.
Representation and Advocacy.
Communications training.
Salesforce.
Advocacy and Influencing Policy.
Local Authority structures.
Public Speaking and Communications.
Governance.
Data Protection.
Induction for Secretariat Members and Representatives on their respective roles.
PPN Role and Structure.
Statutory basis for SPCs.
Policy Development and Decision-making.
How to increase active members.
Human Rights and Equality / Public Sector Duty.
The Sustainable Development Goals.
Strategic Planning.
How to write submissions.
Charities Regulation.
Holding effective meetings.
Social Media.
IT Skills.
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Partnership - Local Authority
Partnership - PPN
Greater awareness raising of the PPN and its functions and objectives.
Induction for Representatives on Local Authority Boards and Committees.
Networking event on how deliberative and participative democracy could be achieved in partnership.
More lead-in time for initiatives, meetings, consultations and other collaborations between Local Authorities and PPNs.
Collaborative planning with all stakeholders.
Regular updates from the Local Authority.
Local Authorities to provide information on the roles and functions of Local Authority Boards and Committees.
PPN to be referenced as a form of participation in the Local Authority Guidelines.
Increased knowledge of the importance of the PPN contribution to policy making, drawing on existing Government materials.
Departmental Circular outlining induction requirements for Local Authorities.
Holding pre-meetings for Committee Representatives.
The provision of feedback to the PPN on submissions made by them.
Guidance/rules on the hosting of meetings to facilitate Representatives (day, evening, weekends etc.).
Link with other statutory partners through their parent Departments to ensure policy consistency.
Encouragement of PPN Representative input into the agenda and meetings by the Local Authority.
Strengthening member engagement.
Changes to the SPC overall structure.
Formal meetings between the PPN and senior Local Authority staff on areas of collaboration.
Agreeing a policy-development work programme.
Receipt of agendas and reading materials in good time in advance of meetings.
Better integration into the Local Authority decision-making process.
Greater understanding of the roles ofthe various committees.
Improved communications with Local Authority staff and Representatives on Boards and Committees.
Greater equality of input at Committees and Boards.
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ng s
o gi
ving
the
PPN
an
extr
a se
at to
take
the
tota
l num
ber o
f PPN
Rep
s on
SPC
s up
to 1
3.
Pres
entin
g to
and
liai
sing
with
loca
l Car
low
Cou
nty
Coun
cillo
rs
has
mad
e an
impa
ct in
tha
t Lo
cal C
ounc
illor
s w
ill c
ome
to t
he
PPN
look
ing
for
info
rmati
on a
nd a
re m
ore
will
ing
to w
ork
with
th
e PP
N.
Wor
k be
gan
on c
onsu
lting
with
our
mem
bers
in 2
019
ona
Wel
lbei
ng V
ision
and
has
bee
n ve
ry w
ell r
ecei
ved.
Wor
king
with
Car
low
Cou
nty
Coun
cil
in t
heir
role
as
an S
DG
Ch
ampi
on w
here
bot
h th
e D
epar
tmen
t of
Clim
ate
Actio
n an
d Co
mm
unic
ation
s an
d Ca
rlow
Cou
nty
Coun
cil
pres
ente
d at
our
se
cond
Ple
nary
alo
ng w
ith a
Sec
reta
riat m
embe
r. Th
ey p
rom
oted
an
d ra
ised
awar
enes
s of t
he S
DG
s by
prov
idin
g pr
actic
al e
xam
ples
of
wha
t any
per
son
can
do o
n a
daily
bas
is in
ach
ievi
ng th
e go
als
and
whe
re C
arlo
w C
ount
y Co
unci
l in
form
ed m
embe
rs o
n th
e w
ork
they
hav
e be
en a
nd a
re d
oing
with
in th
eir r
ole
as C
ham
pion
to
mak
e Co
unty
Car
low
a b
etter
pla
ce to
live
.
Carlo
w P
PN h
ostin
g th
e N
ation
al P
PN C
onfe
renc
e ha
d a
grea
t im
pact
for
the
PPN
. Whi
le t
he C
omm
unity
Dep
artm
ent
and
the
PPN
hav
e al
way
s wor
ked
wel
l tog
ethe
r, th
e Co
nfer
ence
rein
forc
ed
this
rela
tions
hip
and
also
the
rela
tions
hip
with
the
Chie
f Exe
cutiv
e.
Co-h
oste
d a
com
mun
ity s
ervi
ces
festi
val w
ith d
ozen
s of
age
ncie
s an
d hu
ndre
ds o
f m
embe
rs o
f th
e pu
blic
att
enda
nce
in a
pub
lic
squa
re. V
ery
succ
essf
ul e
vent
for i
nfor
mati
on d
issem
inati
on a
nd
prom
otion
of P
PN w
ork.
Hig
hlig
hting
suc
cess
ful g
roup
s:Ca
van
PPN
org
anise
d a
site
visit
to a
Soc
ial F
arm
ing
Proj
ect a
nd
invi
ted
loca
l re
pres
enta
tives
, m
edia
, an
d m
embe
rs o
f th
e ne
w
com
mun
ities
and
doc
umen
ted
this.
Cava
n PP
N d
rew
all
Envi
ronm
ent g
roup
s to
geth
er to
laun
ch a
nd
take
par
t in
a L
EAD
ER B
iodi
vers
ity P
roje
ct in
the
cou
nty.
Cav
an
PPN
spea
rhea
ded
the
com
mun
ity in
itiati
ve w
hich
then
was
rolle
d ou
t by
LEA
DER
.
Hos
ted
an A
war
enes
s Cu
lture
Day
for
Yel
low
Fla
g sc
hool
s, m
ultic
ultu
ral g
roup
s an
d ha
d gu
est
spea
kers
fro
m a
num
ber
of
back
grou
nds,
agen
cies
and
gro
ups.
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ca
rlow
— Im
pact
s
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ca
van
— Im
pact
s
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
48
Und
er th
e di
recti
on o
f our
secr
etar
iat a
nd p
lena
ry C
lare
PPN
take
s its
brie
f aro
und
parti
cipa
tion
as a
key
ele
men
t of i
ts w
ork.
Are
as
for w
ork
iden
tified
in d
iscus
sion
with
our
mem
ber g
roup
s inc
lude
d w
orki
ng t
o in
form
and
eng
age
the
com
mun
ity in
all
dem
ocra
tic
proc
esse
s in
clud
ing
loca
l and
nati
onal
gov
ernm
ent.
To t
his
end
Clar
e PP
N h
as c
arrie
d ou
t var
ious
gov
ernm
ent t
rain
ing
wor
ksho
ps
with
new
com
mun
ities
, (3
in 2
019)
and
in c
olla
bora
tion
with
An
Gar
da S
íoch
ána a
nd C
lare
Cou
nty C
ounc
il we
run
vote
r reg
istra
tion
one
stop
sho
ps in
adv
ance
of
each
loca
l or
gene
ral e
lecti
on o
r re
fere
ndum
. We
have
also
run
very
succ
essf
ul ‘h
ustin
gs’ i
nclu
ding
fo
r the
201
9 Lo
cal E
lecti
ons.
Clar
e PP
N h
oste
d 5
‘Mee
t th
e Ca
ndid
ates
& V
oter
Reg
istra
tion’
ev
ents
, one
in e
ach
Elec
tora
l Are
a in
Cou
nty
Clar
e in
the
run
up to
th
e 20
19 L
ocal
Ele
ction
s.
Cand
idat
es w
ere
invi
ted
to a
ddre
ss t
heir
vote
rs a
nd t
hose
att
endi
ng w
ere
give
n th
e op
port
unity
to
have
the
ir qu
estio
ns
answ
ered
by
the
cand
idat
es.
Thes
e ev
ents
wer
e ho
sted
and
MC’
d by
Pet
er O
’Con
nell,
Edi
tor o
f th
e Cl
are
Cham
pion
, Glo
ria C
allin
an o
f Cla
re L
ocal
Dev
elop
men
t Co
mpa
ny, F
iona
McG
arry
of C
lare
FM
’s M
orni
ng Fo
cus p
rogr
amm
e,
And
y H
amilt
on o
f the
Cla
re P
eopl
e an
d Ch
risty
Sin
clai
r out
goin
g Se
cret
aria
t Mem
ber o
f Cla
re P
PN.
At e
ach
of th
ese
five
even
ts, C
lare
PPN
in c
olla
bora
tion
with
An
Gar
da S
íoch
ána,
hos
ted
a on
e-st
op s
hop
for
vote
r re
gist
ratio
n w
here
peo
ple
wer
e as
siste
d to
reg
ister
for
the
sup
plem
enta
ry
regi
ster
of e
lect
ors
if th
ey w
ere
not a
lread
y re
gist
ered
to v
ote.
This
resu
lted
in h
undr
eds o
f new
regi
stra
tions
to v
ote
taki
ng p
lace
w
hich
is v
ery
impa
ctful
from
the
pers
pecti
ve o
f eng
agem
ent i
n th
e po
litica
l pro
cess
.
Clar
e PP
N a
lso o
rgan
ised
one
extr
a hu
sting
s eve
nt w
ith c
andi
date
s fo
r tho
se in
a d
irect
pro
visio
n ce
ntre
in th
e co
unty
and
org
anise
d tr
ansp
ort t
o a
husti
ngs
even
t for
oth
ers.
Clar
e PP
N n
ow h
as s
tand
alon
e pr
emise
s an
d ca
n off
er f
ree/
subs
idise
d m
eetin
g sp
ace
for
vario
us c
omm
unity
& v
olun
tary
gr
oups
. In
cred
ibly
thi
s w
as u
nava
ilabl
e in
the
tow
n of
Enn
is un
til n
ow a
nd b
oth
mee
ting
room
s ar
e in
con
stan
t us
e. T
his
has
stre
ngth
ened
the
se g
roup
s an
d in
crea
sed
solid
arity
with
in t
he
sect
or.
In 2
019
Clar
e PP
N in
itiat
ed a
nd s
uppo
rted
the
em
erge
nce
of a
co
mm
unity
wel
com
e gro
up in
Milt
own
Mal
bay w
here
an em
erge
ncy
cent
re f
or in
tern
ation
al p
rote
ction
app
lican
ts o
pene
d. W
hilst
all
cred
it go
es to
the
com
mun
ity fo
r the
ir eff
orts
the
PPN
was
abl
e to
ac
t as
cata
lyst
and
to p
rovi
de s
uppo
rts
for t
hese
effo
rts
to g
et u
p an
d ru
nnin
g. In
a s
imila
r vei
n in
resp
onse
to th
e op
enin
g of
a n
ew
dire
ct p
rovi
sion
cent
re in
Enn
is in
Dec
embe
r 20
19 C
lare
PPN
in
colla
bora
tion
with
oth
er o
rgan
isatio
ns, i
ndiv
idua
ls an
d bu
sines
ses
wer
e ab
le t
o or
gani
se a
ver
y su
cces
sful
Chr
istm
as p
rese
nt d
rive
to s
uppo
rt p
eopl
e liv
ing
in D
irect
Pro
visio
n. A
ctivi
ties
in s
uppo
rt
of m
igra
nts
and
inte
rnati
onal
pro
tecti
on a
pplic
ants
hav
e be
en
indi
cate
d as
prio
rity
actio
ns b
y ou
r soc
ial i
nclu
sion
colle
ge a
t eve
ry
PPN
ple
nary
mee
ting
to d
ate.
Nam
e of
PPN
:Cl
are
— Im
pact
s
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:Co
rk C
ity —
Impa
cts
Cork
Cou
nty
— Im
pact
s
49
In c
onju
nctio
n w
ith N
ASC
, the
Coo
rdin
ator
of C
ork
City
PPN
led
a ra
nge
of co
nsul
tatio
ns w
ith th
ose
livin
g in
Dire
ct P
rovi
sion
faci
lities
ar
ound
Cor
k. T
his
resu
lted
in th
e pr
oduc
tion
of a
resp
onse
to th
e O
ireac
htas
con
sulta
tion
on D
irect
Pro
visio
n an
d th
e In
tern
ation
al
Prot
ectio
n Sy
stem
on
beha
lf of
tho
se w
ho p
artic
ipat
ed in
the
se
cons
ulta
tion
wor
ksho
ps.
The
purp
ose
was
to in
vesti
gate
how
adv
ocac
y ca
paci
ty c
ould
be
built
am
ong
thos
e liv
ing
in t
he in
tern
ation
al p
rote
ction
sys
tem
an
d di
rect
pro
visio
n se
tting
s, an
d pr
oduc
ing
a su
bmis
sion
was
a
way
of
teac
hing
thr
ough
doi
ng. T
his
fed
dire
ctly
into
the
aim
s of
exp
andi
ng p
artic
ipati
on, d
evel
opin
g ca
paci
ty, a
nd id
entif
ying
ne
eds
amon
g on
e of
the
mos
t mar
gina
lised
gro
ups
in C
ork
City
.
At t
he in
vita
tion
of C
ork
City
Cou
ncil
in J
une,
the
Coo
rdin
ator
re
pres
ente
d th
e PP
N a
t a
rang
e of
mee
tings
aro
und
the
area
s ne
wly
add
ed to
Cor
k Ci
ty a
fter
the
expa
nsio
n of
the
city
bou
ndar
y.
This
allo
wed
for
awar
enes
s ra
ising
of o
ur a
ctivi
ties
and
bene
fits
amon
g m
embe
rs o
f the
com
mun
ity a
nd v
olun
tary
sec
tor i
n ar
eas
prev
ious
ly d
esig
nate
d as
with
in th
e Co
rk C
ount
y bo
unda
ry.
Giv
en t
he s
ubst
antia
l ch
alle
nges
and
opp
ortu
nitie
s off
ered
by
the
expa
nsio
n of
the
city
bou
ndar
y, e
ngag
ing
in s
uch
activ
ities
at
such
an
early
sta
ge o
f the
exp
ansio
n pr
oces
s al
low
ed th
e PP
N to
de
velo
p st
rong
con
necti
ons
with
key
loca
l gro
ups
in e
ach
of t
he
new
are
as o
f the
city
.
Nam
e of
PPN
:
Boun
dary
Tr
ansiti
on,
a PP
N
boun
dary
su
b-co
mm
ittee
w
ere
form
ed in
Cor
k Co
unty
PPN
who
cre
ated
a re
latio
nshi
p w
ith th
e Co
rk C
ity P
PN p
lus
the
Boun
dary
Tra
nsiti
on T
eam
met
with
the
PP
N S
ecre
taria
t on
a nu
mbe
r of o
ccas
ions
to k
eep
them
upd
ated
an
d re
ceiv
e fe
edba
ck.
In c
onju
nctio
n w
ith C
ork
Coun
ty C
ounc
il’s S
ervi
ce R
epub
lic te
am,
the
PPN
hel
d w
orks
hops
and
com
pile
d a
list o
f obj
ectiv
es a
t the
en
d w
hich
the
Sec
reta
riat
can
choo
se f
rom
goi
ng f
orw
ard
as
spec
ific
targ
ets
for t
heir
annu
al w
ork
plan
.
Cork
Vol
unte
er C
entr
e, fo
llow
ing
a pr
esen
tatio
n to
the
Secr
etar
iat,
a num
ber o
f wor
ksho
ps fo
llow
ed th
at m
embe
rs p
artic
ipat
ed in
plu
s th
ey n
ow h
ave
a br
oade
r und
erst
andi
ng b
ehin
d th
e vo
lunt
eerin
g co
ncep
t.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:D
oneg
al —
Impa
cts
Dub
lin C
ity —
Impa
cts
50
Don
egal
PPN
Com
mun
ity &
Vol
unta
ry P
illar
org
anise
d Co
mm
unity
Sa
fety
Eve
nts
in t
he M
unic
ipal
Dist
ricts
in
Oct
ober
/Nov
embe
r 20
19 in
corp
orati
ng C
omm
unity
Gar
da, S
olic
itors
, Mui
ntir n
a Tí
re,
Com
mun
ity B
anke
r, Ro
ad S
afet
y Au
thor
ity, H
SE S
afeg
uard
ing
etc.
Th
e ev
ent p
rovi
ded
the
publ
ic w
ith a
foru
m in
whi
ch to
sta
y sa
fe
and
wel
l in
thei
r Com
mun
ity a
nd p
rom
oting
pos
itive
acti
ons b
eing
do
ne b
y lo
cal g
roup
s.
Don
egal
PPN
Soc
ial
incl
usio
n Pi
llar
orga
nise
d a
Hou
sing
&
Hom
eles
snes
s Fo
rum
in
May
201
9. S
peak
ers
from
LA
, So
cial
H
ousin
g, H
omel
essn
ess
Gro
ups
high
lighti
ng a
nd a
ddre
ssin
g th
e iss
ues.
Don
egal
PPN
Env
ironm
ent
Pilla
r or
gani
sed
an E
nviro
nmen
tal
Show
case
in M
arch
201
9 ‘C
limat
e Ch
ange
d’ to
hig
hlig
ht p
ositi
ve
clim
ate
actio
n be
ing
done
in th
e co
unty
. Spe
aker
s in
clud
ed lo
cal
Dav
ie P
hilip
fro
m C
ultiv
ate
and
Clou
ghjo
rdan
Eco
villa
ge w
ho
intr
oduc
ed t
he S
usta
inab
le D
evel
opm
ent
Goa
ls, L
ocal
Cl
imat
e Ac
tion
Offi
cer,
Stud
ents
‘An
Taisc
e Cl
imat
e A
mba
ssad
ors’,
who
sh
owca
sed
thei
r ‘Cl
i-Mat
es’ p
roje
ct an
d en
ded
with
a co
nver
satio
n ca
fé e
ncou
ragi
ng fu
rthe
r acti
on a
nd c
olla
bora
tion
from
gro
ups.
Nam
e of
PPN
:D
ún L
aogh
aire
/ R
athd
own
— Im
pact
s
Dún
Lao
ghai
re R
athd
own
PPN
has
inv
este
d a
cons
ider
able
am
ount
of
time
in r
ecru
iting
and
run
ning
ele
ction
s fo
r PP
N
repr
esen
tativ
es,
in l
ine
with
Loc
al A
utho
rity
spec
ifica
tions
for
ea
ch ro
le.
DLR
PPN
cre
ated
the
‘Pla
in E
nglis
h’ b
ookl
et d
etai
ling
wha
t th
e sc
ope
and
rem
it of
PPN
s ar
e, w
hich
was
prin
ted
in 1
,000
cop
ies
and
mad
e av
aila
ble
to p
oten
tial a
nd e
xisti
ng m
embe
rs.
One
of t
he k
ey o
bjec
tives
for 2
019
for D
ún L
aogh
aire
Rat
hdow
n PP
N w
as t
o ha
ve t
he W
orkp
lan
for
2020
agr
eed
by t
he e
nd o
f th
e 20
19 y
ear.
This
has
been
ach
ieve
d at
the
Plen
ary
mee
ting
in
Oct
ober
201
9.
In li
ne w
ith o
ur W
orkp
lan,
the
Repr
esen
tativ
e ch
arte
r was
cre
ated
an
d di
strib
uted
to a
ll m
embe
rs.
Nam
e of
PPN
:
Dub
lin C
ity P
PN p
rovi
ded
a lin
k fo
r co
mm
unic
ation
thr
ough
out
the
year
on
issue
s lik
e Ti
dy T
owns
.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:Fi
ngal
— Im
pact
s
51
Com
mun
ity S
afet
y Cr
ime
and
Polic
ing
mee
ting
grou
p el
ecte
d 6
PPN
Rep
s to
Fin
gal J
oint
Pol
icin
g Co
mm
ittee
(1 s
eat
to b
e fil
led
in 2
020)
.
Sinc
e th
e pa
ssin
g of
a m
otion
on
the
Chan
ging
Pla
ces
Cam
paig
n a
Fing
al P
PN R
ep h
as p
rese
nted
on
this
Cam
paig
n at
the
Loc
al
Com
mun
ity D
evel
opm
ent C
omm
ittee
. The
Fin
gal C
ount
y Co
unci
l Co
mm
unity
Dev
elop
men
t O
ffice
is
cham
pion
ing
this
cam
paig
n th
roug
h th
eir w
ork,
incl
udin
g ex
plor
ing
the
incl
usio
n of
Cha
ngin
g Pl
aces
in n
ew C
omm
unity
Fac
ility
bui
lds
and
refu
rbish
men
ts.
Moti
on s
ubm
itted
to
Fing
al C
ount
y Co
unci
l on
mul
ti-an
nual
fu
ndin
g ar
rang
emen
ts fo
r cer
tain
pro
gram
mes
und
er t
he c
ontr
ol
of th
e co
unci
l.
Moti
on s
ubm
itted
to
Fing
al C
ount
y Co
unci
l on
Com
mun
ity
Faci
lities
lic
ensin
g ru
les
rega
rdin
g po
litica
l ga
ther
ings
an
d as
sem
blie
s. Po
licy
to b
e re
view
ed.
Nam
e of
PPN
:G
alw
ay C
ity —
Impa
cts
Gal
way
City
Com
mun
ity N
etw
ork
(Gal
way
City
’s PP
N) f
acili
tate
d an
d ha
s in
fluen
ced
colla
bora
tion,
cro
ss-s
ecto
ral a
nd in
ter-
agen
cy
part
ners
hips
as
an a
ppro
ach
to w
orki
ng in
Gal
way
City
.
The
colla
bora
tive
appr
oach
to
th
e im
plem
enta
tion
of
the
Gal
way
Hea
lthy
City
initi
ative
tha
t G
CCN
has
con
trib
uted
to
in
asso
ciati
on w
ith t
he G
alw
ay C
ity C
ounc
il, t
he H
SE a
nd G
alw
ay
City
Par
tner
ship
.
The
incr
ease
d aw
aren
ess
acro
ss
a ra
nge
of
cros
s-se
ctor
al
orga
nisa
tions
of
the
oblig
ation
s un
der
the
Publ
ic S
ecto
r D
uty
and
thei
r sig
nific
ant
enga
gem
ent
with
the
issu
e as
a r
esul
t of
a
colla
bora
tive
appr
oach
bet
wee
n G
CCN
, Gal
way
City
Cou
ncil
and
Gal
way
City
Par
tner
ship
.
The
incr
ease
d aw
aren
ess
of
equa
lity,
hu
man
rig
hts
and
envi
ronm
enta
l / s
usta
inab
ility
issu
es a
s a
resu
lt of
the
wor
k th
at
GCC
N le
d in
the
loca
l ele
ction
s 20
19.
The
incr
ease
d op
enne
ss
to
enga
gem
ent
with
G
alw
ay
City
Co
mm
unity
Net
wor
k an
d its
mem
bers
by
the
Art
s O
ffice
in
the
deve
lopm
ent
of t
he n
ew A
rts
Stra
tegy
as
a re
sult
of t
he
enga
gem
ent b
etw
een
the
Art
s O
ffice
and
GCC
N.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:G
alw
ay C
ount
y —
Impa
cts
Kerr
y —
Impa
cts
52
The
fact
that
Gal
way
Cou
nty
PPN
can
run
elec
tions
and
sur
veys
th
roug
h ou
r web
site
is a
key
gain
and
sav
es th
e PP
N a
fort
une
in
post
age.
Gal
way
Cou
nty
PPN
’s en
gage
men
t w
ith t
he c
omm
uniti
es i
n de
liver
ing
appr
opria
te tr
aini
ng a
nd fu
ndin
g op
port
uniti
es is
a k
ey
deliv
erab
le a
s al
l com
mun
ity g
roup
s ne
ed s
ourc
es o
f fu
ndin
g to
de
liver
on
thei
r ope
ratin
g pr
ogra
ms.
In te
rms o
f the
dev
elop
men
t of t
he P
PN, in
crea
sing o
ur m
embe
rshi
p by
135
in 2
019
is a
test
amen
t to
the
succ
ess
of th
e PP
N. O
ne o
f G
alw
ay C
ount
y PP
N’s
key
prio
rities
is t
o ge
t in
form
ation
to
our
mem
bers
in a
tim
ely
fash
ion.
Nam
e of
PPN
:
Map
ping
of
defib
rilla
tors
in
Coun
ty K
erry
, th
is pr
ojec
t w
as
initi
ated
and
Ker
ry P
PN h
ad s
ever
al m
eetin
gs w
ith th
e H
SE. T
hey
ackn
owle
dged
they
onl
y ha
d a
frac
tion
on th
eir d
ata
base
so
the
impa
ct o
f thi
s in
form
ation
is p
heno
men
al a
nd o
f suc
h hi
gh v
alue
to
the
com
mun
ity a
t lar
ge.
The
Com
mun
ity A
war
ds A
pplic
ation
s fo
r 201
9 tr
iple
d as
a re
sult
of K
erry
PPN
soc
ial m
edia
pos
ts th
roug
h Fa
cebo
ok a
nd th
e PP
N
web
site.
The
impa
ct is
tha
t m
ore
grou
ps c
onne
ct w
ith t
he P
PN.
Thou
gh n
ot a
requ
irem
ent,
it is
sugg
este
d an
d gr
oups
do
feel
it is
es
senti
al t
o st
ay c
onne
cted
and
kno
w w
hat
is ha
ppen
ing
in t
he
coun
ty t
hrou
gh i
nfor
mati
on s
harin
g, r
elati
onsh
ip b
uild
ing
and
conn
ecte
dnes
s.”
Kerr
y PP
N’s
Acce
ss fo
r All
repo
rt h
as g
one
to K
erry
Cou
ncil,
TD
s, M
EPs,
Sena
tors
and
all
loca
lly a
ffect
ed o
rgan
isatio
ns a
nd h
as
alre
ady
had
an e
ffect
on
futu
re p
lann
ing.
Ker
ry C
ount
y Co
unci
l es
tabl
ished
a D
isabi
lity
Hou
sing
Gro
up a
nd t
he K
erry
PPN
are
re
pres
ente
d.
A m
embe
r of
a lo
cal A
cces
s G
roup
in K
illor
glin
ste
pped
forw
ard
for o
ne o
f the
SPC
s, th
is is
the
first
tim
e th
at a
visu
ally
impa
ired
pers
on h
as st
ood
for e
lecti
on a
nd it
was
from
att
endi
ng th
e ac
cess
w
orks
hops
, the
y sa
w th
e im
port
ance
of b
eing
invo
lved
in fo
rmal
st
ruct
ures
that
can
affe
ct c
hang
e.
Pres
enta
tion
to F
ull
Coun
cil
Mee
ting
rega
rdin
g PP
N,
its r
ole,
re
spon
sibili
ty a
nd r
elati
onsh
ip w
ith t
he L
ocal
Aut
horit
y. T
he
impa
ct is
tha
t th
e Ke
rry
PPN
nam
e an
d re
puta
tion
is be
com
ing
mor
e w
ell-k
now
n an
d th
e LA
see
s th
e im
port
ance
of
linki
ng in
w
ith th
e Ke
rry
PPN
.
Kerr
y PP
N r
eps
on t
he L
CDC
have
for
ced
agre
emen
t fo
r a
non-
agen
da m
eetin
g to
disc
uss
pure
ly m
atter
s ra
ised
by t
he
PPN
Mem
bers
hip.
The
im
pact
is
prog
ress
ion
and
that
iss
ues
and
conc
erns
fro
m t
he g
roup
s on
the
gro
und
are
brou
ght
to a
st
ruct
ure
whe
re th
ey c
an b
e di
scus
sed
and
this
in tu
rn is
fed
back
to
the
com
mun
ity. T
his
elem
ent i
s es
senti
al a
s it
build
s tr
ust a
nd
rela
tions
hips
.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ki
ldar
e —
Impa
cts
Kilk
enny
— Im
pact
s
53
As
outli
ned
as a
sug
gesti
on in
the
Kild
are
PPN
sub
miss
ion
to th
e Ki
ldar
e Co
unty
Cou
ncil
Stra
tegi
c Po
licy
Com
mitt
ee S
chem
e, t
he
PPN
rec
eive
d a
com
mitm
ent
that
Kild
are
Coun
ty C
ounc
il w
ould
co
ver t
he tr
avel
exp
ense
s of
the
PPN
repr
esen
tativ
es, a
t the
rate
ap
plic
able
to e
lect
ed m
embe
rs o
f the
cou
ncil.
Kild
are
PPN
fur
ther
ed o
ur r
each
on
Soci
al m
edia
. 43%
incr
ease
in
Fac
eboo
k fo
llow
ers
in 2
019.
66%
incr
ease
in T
witt
er fo
llow
ers
in 2
019.
Kild
are
PPN
Soc
ial I
nclu
sion
Wee
k -
22 e
vent
s he
ld t
hrou
ghou
t th
e w
eek
whe
re s
ocia
l in
clus
ion
grou
ps w
ithin
Cou
nty
Kild
are
high
light
ed t
heir
serv
ices
and
the
gre
at w
ork
they
do
with
in
com
mun
ities
. It
also
act
ed a
s a
grea
t ne
twor
king
opp
ortu
nity
be
twee
n th
ese
grou
ps to
sha
re id
eas
and
best
pra
ctice
.
Kild
are
PPN
hel
d an
Env
ironm
enta
l Sho
wca
se E
vent
whi
ch b
uilt
the
capa
city
of M
embe
r Gro
ups
on e
nviro
nmen
tal i
ssue
s.
Nam
e of
PPN
:
Kilk
enny
PPN
pla
yed
an in
tegr
al r
ole
as p
art
of t
he c
omm
ittee
fo
r th
e N
ation
al E
nter
prise
Tow
n Aw
ards
her
e in
Kilk
enny
City
. Th
e PP
N w
orke
d w
ith t
he c
omm
unity
gro
ups
linki
ng t
hem
with
ex
isting
ent
erpr
ise a
nd l
ocal
bus
ines
ses.
The
bid
for
Kilk
enny
Ci
ty w
as s
ucce
ssfu
l and
Kilk
enny
bec
ame
the
Nati
onal
Win
ner o
f N
ETA
in 2
019.
Kilk
enny
PPN
sup
port
ed a
Com
mun
ity S
ervi
ces
Prog
ram
me,
who
in
stan
tly id
entifi
ed th
e pr
ogra
mm
e as
uni
que
and
one
of it
s ki
nd.
On
foot
of
the
succ
ess
of t
he p
rogr
amm
e an
d its
sta
ndar
ds,
the
Com
mun
ity S
ervi
ce P
rogr
amm
e Su
perv
isor,
won
a N
ation
al
Prob
ation
Ser
vice
s Aw
ard
for
Inno
vatio
n in
ser
vice
pro
visio
n w
hich
was
adj
udic
ated
by
Dr
Hild
a Lo
ughr
ane,
Sch
ool o
f So
cial
W
ork
and
Soci
al P
olic
y, U
CD.
Roth
e H
ouse
is a
17t
h ce
ntur
y Iri
sh m
erch
ant’s
tow
nhou
se in
the
hear
t of K
ilken
ny C
ity a
nd a
s a re
sult
of th
is in
itiati
ve, e
ngag
emen
t w
ith a
nd s
uppo
rt fr
om th
e PP
N, i
t now
pla
ys h
ost t
o bo
th g
roup
an
d in
divi
dual
pla
cem
ents
for
Pro
batio
n Co
mm
unity
Ser
vice
. In
this
case
, thr
ough
the
wor
k of
our
Soc
ial I
nclu
sion
Wor
king
Gro
up,
the
PPN
rec
ogni
sed
the
valu
e an
d im
port
ance
of
the
Prob
ation
Se
rvic
e an
d th
e Co
mm
unity
Ser
vice
and
how
if s
ocie
ty d
ispen
ses
with
disc
rimin
ation
and
stig
mati
satio
n, g
ood
thin
gs c
an h
appe
n th
at w
ill b
enefi
t eve
ryon
e in
volv
ed.
Very
qui
ckly
a p
ropo
sal w
as p
ut to
the
Boar
d w
here
a 6
-wee
k tr
ial
was
agr
eed.
Ten
mon
ths
late
r, th
ey a
re s
till o
n sit
e att
endi
ng tw
o da
ys p
er w
eek
whi
ch is
indi
cativ
e of
the
grea
t wor
king
rela
tions
hip
whi
ch h
as e
nsue
d.
Kilk
enny
PPN
wor
ked
in c
onju
nctio
n w
ith r
egio
nal
PPN
s in
Ca
rlow
, Wat
erfo
rd, W
exfo
rd a
nd T
ippe
rary
on
an e
nviro
nmen
tal
conf
eren
ce lo
cate
d in
Kilk
enny
City
. Thi
s was
to e
ncou
rage
gro
wth
an
d m
embe
rshi
p of
the
Envi
ronm
enta
l pill
ars b
ut al
so to
enc
oura
ge
parti
cipa
tion
in
the
area
s of
co
nser
vatio
n an
d bi
odiv
ersit
y.
Follo
win
g th
is co
nfer
ence
, Ki
lken
ny
PPN
’s m
embe
rshi
p of
th
e En
viro
nmen
tal
pilla
r sa
w a
n in
crea
se i
n m
embe
rshi
p, n
ew
envi
ronm
enta
l rep
rese
ntati
ves
and
an e
xpan
sion
to t
he L
inka
ge
grou
p....
.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ki
lken
ny —
Impa
cts
Conti
nued
...
Laoi
s — Im
pact
s
54
Dev
elop
men
t of
Kilk
enny
Vol
unte
er C
entr
e. W
e w
orke
d w
ith
Volu
ntee
r Ire
land
to
deve
lop
a Vo
lunt
eer
Serv
ice
and
Cent
re
here
in K
ilken
ny. K
ilken
ny P
PN w
as s
ucce
ssfu
l in
its a
pplic
ation
to
bec
ome
a m
embe
r of
the
Boa
rd o
f th
e Vo
lunt
eer
Cent
re t
o ov
erse
e an
d m
anag
e th
e de
velo
pmen
t goi
ng fo
rwar
d.
It w
as p
ropo
sed
that
Kilk
enny
PPN
bec
ome
an S
DG
rati
fied
mem
ber.
This
was
the
n ta
ken
to P
lena
ry w
here
it w
as f
orm
ally
vo
ted
on a
nd ra
tified
by
the
gene
ral m
embe
rshi
p.
Nam
e of
PPN
:
Laoi
s PP
N “
Acce
ss f
or A
ll” D
isabi
lity
Awar
enes
s Re
port
. At
a
mon
thly
mee
ting
the
secr
etar
iat
of L
aois
PPN
dec
ided
to
unde
rtak
e a
stra
tegi
c di
sabi
lity
stud
y ba
sed
on t
he S
PC o
f Lao
is Co
unty
Cou
ncil.
By
doin
g th
is th
e PP
N w
ould
be
able
to
utiliz
e lo
cal g
roup
s to
iden
tify
gaps
in s
ervi
ces
prov
ided
by
Laoi
s Co
unty
Co
unci
l. Th
e pr
oces
s co
mm
ence
d w
ith a
con
sulta
tion
with
ove
r 80
ind
ivid
uals
in a
tten
danc
e. T
his
cons
ulta
tion
resu
lted
in t
he
form
ation
on
the
Disa
bilit
y Sp
ecia
l Int
eres
t Gro
up (D
SIF)
and
the
“Acc
ess
for
All”
disa
bilit
y re
port
whi
ch w
as p
rese
nted
to
Laoi
s Co
unty
Cou
ncil.
Thi
s re
port
was
also
sub
mitt
ed to
the
Corp
orat
e Pl
an 2
019-
2024
. Th
is pr
oces
s w
as a
gree
d by
the
sec
reta
riat,
repr
esen
tativ
es a
nd m
embe
rs a
like.
Laoi
s PPN
wor
ked
with
all c
omm
unity
gro
ups i
n M
ount
rath
to h
ost
a pu
blic
con
sulta
tion.
We
did
this
by c
ompl
eting
a S
WO
T an
alys
is of
Mou
ntra
th in
ord
er to
brin
g gr
oups
toge
ther
in o
rder
to a
chie
ve
com
mon
goa
ls. T
he c
onsu
ltatio
n re
sulte
d in
a c
ompr
ehen
sive
repo
rt b
eing
com
pile
d an
d su
bmitt
ed to
Lao
is Co
unty
Cou
ncil
and
Mou
ntra
th To
wn
Team
, whi
ch w
as w
ell r
ecei
ved.
The
con
sulta
tion
was
ver
y po
sitive
giv
ing
ever
yone
pre
sent
the
oppo
rtun
ity to
air
thei
r con
cern
s.
Laoi
s PP
N m
ade
a su
bmiss
ion
to th
e La
ois
Coun
ty C
ounc
il D
raft
SPC
Sche
me.
Thi
s su
bmiss
ion
was
bas
ed o
n re
com
men
datio
ns
rece
ived
fro
m L
aois
PPN
rep
rese
ntati
ves
whi
ch r
esul
ted
in a
co
mpr
ehen
sive
subm
issio
n. L
aois
Coun
ty C
ounc
il to
ok o
n bo
ard
a nu
mbe
r of r
ecom
men
datio
ns m
ade
by L
aois
PPN
.
Laoi
s PP
N la
unch
ed L
aois
Conn
ects
201
9. T
his
even
t in
volv
ed
a ho
st o
f org
anisa
tions
to
prom
ote
men
tal h
ealth
and
wel
lbei
ng
durin
g th
e m
onth
of O
ctob
er. L
aois
PPN
liai
sed
with
The
Tho
mas
H
ayes
Tru
st (
PPN
Mem
ber
Org
anisa
tion)
to
hold
an
intim
ate
gath
erin
g of
PPN
mem
bers
to
talk
abo
ut s
uici
de,
the
impa
ct
it ha
s on
fam
ilies
and
the
hel
p av
aila
ble
in o
ur c
omm
uniti
es.
Bren
dan
Cour
tney
(RTE
) was
in a
tten
danc
e an
d in
terv
iew
ed t
he
parti
cipa
nts.
This
even
t is
over
-sub
scrib
ed a
nd g
aine
d a
lot
of
trac
tion
thro
ugh
positi
ve l
ocal
pre
ss a
rticl
es. T
he e
vent
rai
sed
awar
enes
s of
men
tal h
ealth
issu
es w
ithin
the
com
mun
ity.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
55
Leitr
im P
PN c
ontin
ued
to p
rom
ote
the
defib
rilla
tor
map
ping
pr
ojec
t in
the
cou
nty
in 2
019.
Thi
s en
sure
d th
at a
ll de
fibril
lato
rs
in lo
cal c
omm
uniti
es w
ere
map
ped
and
the
info
rmati
on s
hare
d w
ith th
e N
ation
al A
mbu
lanc
e Se
rvic
e. A
s st
ated
, the
defi
brill
ator
pr
ojec
t was
nom
inat
ed fo
r a C
ham
bers
Irel
and
Exce
llenc
e Aw
ard.
Th
is w
as th
e se
cond
suc
h m
ap to
be
laun
ched
in Ir
elan
d.
Leitr
im P
PN c
o-ho
sts
and
finan
cial
ly s
uppo
rts
the
annu
al L
ove
Whe
re Y
ou L
ive
Awar
ds. T
hese
aw
ards
giv
e ta
ngib
le re
cogn
ition
to
the
man
y co
mm
unity
gro
ups
and
indi
vidu
als
doin
g Tr
ojan
wor
k th
roug
hout
the
coun
ty.
The
Cons
ulta
tion
on F
ores
try
in L
eitr
im w
as o
ne e
xam
ple
of t
he
impa
ct o
f the
PPN
in 2
019.
Ove
r 150
sub
miss
ions
wer
e re
ceiv
ed
and
a fo
rmal
moti
on w
as b
roug
ht b
efor
e th
e Sp
ecia
l Po
licy
Com
mitt
ee fo
r Eco
nom
ic D
evel
opm
ent,
Ente
rpris
e an
d Pl
anni
ng.
The
matt
er is
to
be d
iscus
sed
furt
her
whe
n SP
C’s
resu
me
and
will
ulti
mat
ely
be b
roug
ht b
efor
e a
full
mee
ting
of L
eitr
im
Coun
ty C
ounc
il. T
here
was
a h
uge
resp
onse
and
the
SPC
moti
on
ackn
owle
dged
furt
her d
ebat
e w
as re
quire
d.
The
deci
sion
by p
lebi
scite
in
Lim
eric
k to
hol
d el
ectio
ns f
or a
di
rect
ly e
lect
ed m
ayor
was
a h
istor
ic o
ne. I
t was
sig
nific
ant
that
th
e PP
N w
as in
vite
d to
hav
e a
repr
esen
tativ
e on
the
adv
isory
gr
oup
to a
dvise
the
Min
ister
on
the
role
and
rem
it of
the
dire
ctly
el
ecte
d M
ayor
for
Lim
eric
k. T
he g
roup
was
sch
edul
ed t
o re
port
ba
ck to
Gov
ernm
ent i
n m
id-2
020.
Lim
eric
k PP
N re
pres
enta
tives
on
the
LCD
C:Th
e H
ealth
y Li
mer
ick
Stee
ring
Gro
up m
ade
reco
mm
enda
tions
to
the
LCD
C fo
r a
prog
ram
me
of w
ork
wor
th a
lmos
t €2
50,0
00
with
six
actio
ns to
enh
ance
hea
lth a
nd w
ellb
eing
in L
imer
ick
and
a m
enta
l hea
lth sm
all g
rant
initi
ative
. Thi
s pro
gram
me
was
app
rove
d in
201
9 an
d m
ost a
ction
s go
t und
erw
ay in
late
201
9.
Nam
e of
PPN
:Le
itrim
— Im
pact
s
Nam
e of
PPN
:Li
mer
ick
— Im
pact
s
Play
ed a
key r
ole
whe
n a d
ecisi
on w
as m
ade
to m
ove
budg
ets
acro
ss d
iffer
ent t
hem
es in
the
EU L
EAD
ER P
rogr
amm
e.
Info
rmed
th
e de
cisio
n-m
akin
g pr
oces
s on
th
e fu
ndin
g fo
r en
viro
nmen
tal/
biod
iver
sity
proj
ects
un
der
cert
ain
prog
ram
mes
.
Wer
e a
criti
cal
influ
ence
on
LC
DC
positi
on
pape
r de
velo
pmen
t.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:Lo
ngfo
rd —
Impa
cts
56
Long
ford
PPN
col
labo
rate
d w
ith L
ongf
ord
Cham
ber o
f Com
mer
ce
and
Loca
l En
terp
rise
Offi
ce a
nd h
eld
a Su
stai
nabl
e Li
ving
and
W
ellb
eing
Wee
kend
. 25
wor
ksho
ps, d
emos
and
tal
ks w
ere
held
al
ong
with
an
ethi
cal m
arke
t. Th
is w
as t
o pr
omot
e su
stai
nabl
e bu
sines
ses,
com
mun
ities
etc
.
Long
ford
PPN
org
anise
d an
d fu
nded
One
to O
ne E
nviro
nmen
t &
Biod
iver
sity
Clin
ics
with
a q
ualifi
ed c
onsu
ltant
for
all
Tidy
Tow
n G
roup
s. Th
is re
sulte
d in
all
grou
ps in
crea
sing
thei
r poi
nts i
n 20
19.
Biod
iver
sity
Wor
ksho
ps w
ere
also
hel
d fo
r al
l PP
N M
embe
rs
with
a p
artic
ular
foc
us o
n gr
oups
with
Com
mun
ity E
mpl
oym
ent
sche
me
wor
kers
.
PPN
gr
oups
de
velo
ped
Elec
tion
Man
date
s ba
sed
on
thei
r Co
mm
unity
Wel
lbei
ng V
ision
s fo
r ea
ch M
D.
Man
date
s w
ere
prin
ted
and
circ
ulat
ed an
d us
ed w
hen
cand
idat
es w
ere
canv
assin
g.
Beca
use
of tr
aini
ng d
eliv
ered
by
Soci
al Ju
stice
Irel
and
and
fund
ed
by t
he D
epar
tmen
t of
Rur
al a
nd C
omm
unity
Dev
elop
men
t on
ho
w t
o us
e da
ta t
o un
derp
in W
ellb
eing
Visi
ons,
Repr
esen
tativ
es
of L
ongf
ord
PPN
are
bett
er a
ble
to b
ring
com
mun
ity p
rioriti
es to
th
e co
mm
ittee
s the
y sit
on.
Thi
s kno
wle
dge
and
confi
denc
e m
ean
they
can
fully
par
ticip
ate
in th
e de
cisio
n-m
akin
g pr
oces
s.
Long
ford
PPN
est
ablis
hed
the
Inte
rcul
tura
l For
um t
o m
ake
sure
re
pres
enta
tives
fro
m c
omm
uniti
es a
re a
war
e of
all
the
diffe
rent
su
ppor
ts a
nd s
ervi
ces
in t
he c
ount
y, t
o al
low
the
m t
o in
tegr
ate
with
eac
h ot
her,
acce
ss g
rant
s and
be
part
of t
he d
ecisi
on-m
akin
g pr
oces
s. Th
is ha
s be
en v
ery
succ
essf
ul to
dat
e.
Nam
e of
PPN
:Lo
uth
— Im
pact
s
Lout
h PP
N m
embe
rs r
ecom
men
ded
a se
ries
of c
hang
es t
o th
e SP
C sc
hem
e in
201
9. T
hese
wer
e ta
ken
on b
oard
by
the
Loca
l Au
thor
ity a
nd th
is in
fluen
ced
the
final
SPC
mak
e up
in L
outh
.
Lout
h PP
N r
epre
sent
ative
s ar
e in
volv
ed i
n th
e Jo
int
Polic
ing
Com
mitt
ee.
The
com
mun
ity r
eps
have
bro
ught
new
pro
posa
ls fo
r the
ope
ratio
n of
thes
e co
mm
ittee
s to
ens
ure
the
com
mun
ity
voic
e is
hear
d.
Lout
h PP
N m
embe
rs o
n th
e LC
DC
are
heav
ily in
volv
ed in
the
So
cial
Inc
lusio
n su
b-co
mm
ittee
. In
201
9 m
embe
rs h
ighl
ight
ed
cert
ain
targ
et g
roup
s an
d ar
eas
that
nee
ded
extr
a su
ppor
ts
thro
ugh
the
SICA
P pr
ogra
mm
e. T
his
resu
lted
in n
ew in
itiati
ves
pilo
ted
in th
e Co
unty
.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
57
May
o PP
N a
dmin
ister
ed t
he e
lecti
on p
roce
ss o
f rep
rese
ntati
ves
to th
e O
wen
inny
Boa
rd, C
omm
unity
Ben
efit F
und.
May
o PP
N a
dmin
ister
ed th
e el
ectio
n pr
oces
s of
Rep
rese
ntati
ves
to 5
Str
ateg
ic P
olic
y Co
mm
ittee
s, th
e LC
DC
Com
mitt
ee a
nd t
he
Join
t Pol
icin
g Co
mm
ittee
.
May
o PP
N p
rovi
ded
trai
ning
to
Com
mun
ity G
roup
s in
Soc
ial
Med
ia &
how
to
prom
ote
thei
r com
mun
ity w
ork
thro
ugh
vide
o/po
ster
des
ign
etc.
, How
to w
rite
a su
cces
sful
fund
ing
appl
icati
on,
Wor
ksho
ps o
n th
e N
ew G
over
nanc
e Co
de.
Mea
th P
PN c
ondu
cted
an
Insu
ranc
e Su
rvey
: Ove
r 90%
resp
onse
ra
te w
hich
info
rmed
the
repo
rt o
f the
nati
onal
pic
ture
pub
lishe
d in
201
9.
Mea
th P
PN p
urch
ased
and
dist
ribut
ed a
furt
her 4
defi
brill
ator
s to
CFR
Gro
ups
and
prov
ided
trai
ning
for t
he G
roup
s m
embe
rs. T
his
trai
ning
was
pro
vide
d by
Mea
th C
ivil
Def
ence
.
Mea
th P
PN s
tart
ed t
he C
omm
unity
Wel
l Bei
ng V
ision
pro
cess
w
ith a
vie
w t
o ch
anne
lling
the
se g
rass
roo
ts in
puts
into
Cou
nty
Stra
tegi
es s
uch
as 2
020
Coun
ty D
evel
opm
ent P
lan.
Mea
th P
PN p
rovi
ded
an E
co T
ent a
t the
Trim
Sho
w A
ugus
t 201
9 an
d th
e Cl
imat
e Ch
ange
and
Bio
dive
rsity
Ope
n D
ay M
ay 2
019.
Nam
e of
PPN
:M
ayo
— Im
pact
s
Nam
e of
PPN
:M
eath
— Im
pact
s
Follo
win
g th
e lo
cal e
lecti
ons i
n M
ay 2
019,
16
new
Rep
rese
ntati
ves
of M
onag
han
PPN
wer
e ra
tified
by
the
plen
ary
in N
ovem
ber 2
019.
W
e fil
led
16/1
7 se
ats
and
the
new
rep
s ra
tified
are
ver
y ea
ger
to re
pres
ent t
he P
PN o
n th
eir r
espe
ctive
com
mitt
ees.
I wou
ld b
e co
nfide
nt w
e go
t 16
exce
llent
new
mem
bers
who
will
wor
k ha
rd
to e
nsur
e th
e vo
ice
of th
e w
ider
mem
bers
hip
is he
ard.
Mon
agha
n PP
N h
as m
ade
a sig
nific
ant
impa
ct in
sup
porti
ng t
he
com
mun
ity a
nd v
olun
tary
sec
tor i
n 20
19. W
e en
gage
d w
ith n
ew
mem
bers
in o
ur S
ocia
l Med
ia t
rain
ing.
Att
enda
nce
mem
bers
at
all e
vent
s ha
s in
crea
sed.
New
age
ncie
s ar
e fa
mili
ar w
ith u
s no
w
thro
ugh
thes
e ev
ents
and
ther
e ha
s be
en g
reat
col
labo
ratio
n an
d kn
owle
dge
shar
ing.
Mon
agha
n PP
N h
oste
d a
grou
p of
vol
unte
ers o
n a
stud
y tr
ip fr
om
Arm
agh
City
, Ban
brid
ge a
nd C
raig
avon
Bor
ough
Cou
ncils
. The
gr
oup
wer
e in
tere
sted
in th
e PP
N s
truc
ture
, fun
ding
, rel
ation
ship
w
ith t
he L
ocal
Aut
horit
y, p
olic
y m
akin
g an
d w
ork
prog
ram
mes
. M
any
PPN
repr
esen
tativ
es a
tten
ded
and
they
gav
e th
e gr
oup
an
info
rmati
ve o
verv
iew
fro
m t
heir
pers
pecti
ve,
in p
artic
ular
, th
e ch
alle
nges
and
the
positi
ves
they
hav
e ex
perie
nced
.
The
trip
also
con
siste
d of
a to
ur to
som
e lo
cal c
omm
unity
cen
tres
an
d sp
eaki
ng t
o th
e vo
lunt
eers
who
man
age
them
who
tal
ked
abou
t th
e im
port
ance
of t
he P
PN t
o th
em a
nd t
he s
uppo
rt t
hey
rece
ive
from
it.
Nam
e of
PPN
:M
onag
han
— Im
pact
s
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
58
Offa
ly P
PN u
nder
took
the
Com
mun
ity C
onsu
ltatio
n on
a w
ellb
eing
st
atem
ent f
or O
ffaly
. Thi
s ar
ouse
d pe
ople
’s in
tere
st, e
ngag
emen
t an
d ow
ners
hip
of th
eir C
ount
y. T
he V
ision
sta
tem
ent i
s du
e to
be
com
plet
ed in
202
0.
The
Sust
aina
ble
Dev
elop
men
t Goa
ls w
as th
e th
eme
of th
e O
ffaly
PP
N P
lena
ry in
Nov
embe
r 201
9. T
wo
stud
ents
who
repr
esen
ted
Youn
g Pe
ople
at
the
loca
l Acti
on f
or G
loba
l Goa
ls an
d Cl
imat
e Ch
ange
in
the
Dái
l pr
esen
ted
to t
he m
embe
rshi
p. T
his
was
re
ceiv
ed v
ery
favo
urab
ly f
ollo
wed
by
Catr
iona
Rod
gers
on I
EN.
We
rece
ive
a lo
t of f
eedb
ack
and
inte
rest
in o
ppor
tuni
ties t
o br
ing
abou
t cha
nge
in C
omm
uniti
es.
Gre
en O
ffaly
is a
PPN
bra
inch
ild a
nd w
ith t
he f
ore
sight
of
the
LCD
C En
viro
nmen
tal
Rep
cam
e to
fru
ition
and
was
lau
nche
d as
the
cat
alys
t to
ser
ving
Offa
ly i
n te
rms
of t
he E
nviro
nmen
t. W
orks
hops
on
Gre
en B
usin
ess,
Gre
en E
nerg
y, G
reen
Far
min
g,
Youn
g pe
ople
and
the
Envi
ronm
ent t
ook
plac
e an
d a
Tidy
Tow
ns
wor
ksho
p on
Goo
d En
viro
nmen
tal p
racti
ces.
All
wer
e ve
ry w
ell
atten
ded
and
wer
e hi
ghlig
hted
in lo
cal m
edia
.
Nam
e of
PPN
:O
ffaly
— Im
pact
s
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ro
scom
mon
— Im
pact
s
Elec
ted
a Se
cret
aria
t and
reps
to c
omm
ittee
s
Hel
d a
Succ
essf
ul P
lena
ry o
n th
e 27
/11/
2019
Adop
ted
the
Code
of C
ondu
ct
Exte
nsiv
e w
ork
on D
raft
Con
stitu
tion
Plea
se n
ote
that
RPP
N w
as n
ot e
stab
lishe
d du
ring
mos
t of 2
019.
In O
ctob
er 2
019
RPPN
was
re-e
stab
lishe
d. W
e th
en:
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
59
Slig
o PP
N le
d a
piec
e of
nati
onal
res
earc
h on
Insu
ranc
e re
form
an
d th
e im
pact
of e
scal
ating
pre
miu
ms o
n co
mm
unity
gro
ups.
The
rese
arch
rece
ived
wid
espr
ead
med
ia c
over
age
but w
as a
lso u
sed
to lo
bby
at n
ation
al le
vel f
or re
form
.
Follo
win
g st
rong
sub
miss
ions
fro
m S
ligo
PPN
and
pre
sent
ation
s re
gard
ing
the
soci
al m
odel
of
disa
bilit
y, t
his
has
now
bec
ome
a co
re th
eme
in th
e SC
C Ac
cess
Str
ateg
y. T
his i
s also
refle
cted
in o
n th
e gr
ound
acti
on w
ith w
alka
bilit
y au
dits
taki
ng p
lace
with
gro
ups
and
plan
ning
acti
vitie
s re
flecti
ng u
nive
rsal
des
ign.
Follo
win
g a
piec
e of
loc
al r
esea
rch
rega
rdin
g un
ders
tand
ing
of c
limat
e ch
ange
, Sl
igo
PPN
sta
ged
an E
nviro
nmen
t se
min
ar
feat
urin
g Pr
of J
ohn
Swee
ney
and
Slig
o Co
unty
Cou
ncil
Chie
f Ex
ecuti
ve C
iara
n H
ayes
. The
eve
nt le
d to
gre
ater
und
erst
andi
ng o
f th
e co
ncep
t, al
low
ed c
itize
ns to
und
erst
and
how
loca
l pla
nnin
g is
addr
essin
g th
e iss
ue, i
denti
fied
proj
ects
and
idea
s for
com
mun
ity/
loca
l go
vern
men
t pa
rtne
rshi
p an
d le
d to
inc
reas
ed n
umbe
rs
invo
lved
in lo
cal a
ction
.
Thro
ugh
a se
ries
of s
ubm
issio
ns a
nd b
oard
pre
sent
ation
s, th
e en
viro
nmen
t co
llege
of
Slig
o PP
N w
ere
succ
essf
ul i
n ge
tting
re
pres
enta
tion
on a
ll SP
Cs. T
his
now
ens
ures
tha
t, ra
ther
tha
n be
ing
seen
as
a st
and-
alon
e ag
enda
, the
env
ironm
ent i
s re
flect
ed
acro
ss a
ll as
pect
s of
pol
icy
deve
lopm
ent.
The
bigg
est
issue
rai
sed
by m
embe
rs w
as t
he la
ck o
f co
here
nt
info
rmati
on a
nd s
uppo
rt r
egar
ding
fun
ding
. Sl
igo
PPN
, for
the
fir
st ti
me,
bro
ught
toge
ther
all
fund
ing
info
rmati
on in
to o
ne p
lace
an
d us
ed t
his
to fo
rm a
suc
cess
ful f
undi
ng r
eady
sem
inar
whi
ch
feat
ured
key
par
tner
s suc
h as
SCC
, SVC
and
Slig
o Le
ader
and
also
ha
d w
orks
hop
and
Q&
A el
emen
ts. T
he e
vent
att
ract
ed o
ver 2
50
peop
le a
nd m
embe
rs h
ave
calle
d fo
r it t
o be
com
e an
ann
ual e
vent
.
Nam
e of
PPN
:Sl
igo
— Im
pact
s
Sout
h D
ublin
PPN
hav
e w
orke
d w
ith S
outh
Dub
lin C
ount
y Co
unci
l to
ensu
re t
hat
the
Tran
spar
ency
Cod
e is
follo
wed
with
re
spec
t to
SPC
s an
d ot
her i
nfor
mati
on. A
s a
resu
lt, a
ll 20
18 a
nd
2019
min
utes
and
age
ndas
are
now
ava
ilabl
e to
the
pub
lic v
ia
the
web
site,
ava
ilabl
e to
SPC
Rep
s on
a ti
mel
y ba
sis (a
s pe
r th
e Co
mm
ittee
Sta
ndin
g O
rder
s) a
nd t
he C
ounc
il is
in c
ompl
ianc
e w
ith th
e Tr
ansp
aren
cy C
ode.
A ke
y iss
ue id
entifi
ed b
y m
any
PPN
Com
mun
ity a
nd V
olun
tary
G
roup
s in
Sou
th D
ublin
dur
ing
2019
was
risi
ng in
sura
nce
cost
s an
d ho
w th
ey a
re im
pacti
ng o
n th
eir o
rgan
isatio
ns.
Follo
win
g th
is fe
edba
ck a
nd a
nati
onal
sur
vey
of P
PN g
roup
s on
th
e hi
gh c
ost
of i
nsur
ance
, the
Sou
th D
ublin
PPN
Com
mun
ity
Pilla
r org
anise
d an
Insu
ranc
e w
orks
hop
for a
ll gr
oups
.
Nam
e of
PPN
:So
uth
Dub
lin —
Impa
cts
....
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:So
uth
Dub
lin —
Impa
cts
Conti
nued
...
The
purp
ose
of t
he w
orks
hop
was
to
prov
ide
an o
ppor
tuni
ty
for
grou
ps t
o m
eet
and
disc
uss
the
insu
ranc
e iss
ues
that
affe
ct
them
, to
shar
e th
eir
stor
ies
and
to e
xplo
re w
ays
in w
hich
the
y co
uld
wor
k to
geth
er t
o ra
ise a
war
enes
s of
the
impa
ct in
sura
nce
prem
ium
s will
hav
e fo
r com
mun
ity a
ctivi
ty in
the
futu
re.
Follo
win
g th
e w
orks
hop,
a m
otion
was
put
to th
e SD
CPPN
Ple
nary
m
eetin
g in
Nov
embe
r to
join
the
Alli
ance
for
Insu
ranc
e Re
form
w
hich
was
pas
sed.
The
PPN
rec
ogni
ses
that
Com
mun
ity g
roup
s ar
e w
orki
ng o
n a
volu
ntar
y ba
sis d
eliv
erin
g im
port
ant b
enefi
ts to
th
eir c
omm
uniti
es a
nd w
e ar
e ho
pefu
l tha
t in
join
ing
the
Alli
ance
th
e PP
N c
an m
ove
colle
ctive
ly to
pre
serv
e th
is w
ork.
Gro
ups h
ave
mad
e co
nnec
tions
thr
ough
the
wor
ksho
p an
d th
e iss
ue o
f risi
ng
insu
ranc
e co
sts
has
been
rai
sed
and
high
light
ed a
t a
loca
l and
na
tiona
l lev
el.
The
Sout
h D
ublin
PPN
Rep
rese
ntati
ves w
ho si
t on
SPCs
and
oth
er
com
mitt
ees
give
a v
oice
to C
omm
unity
, Vol
unta
ry, E
nviro
nmen
tal
and
Soci
al In
clus
ion
Gro
ups
in t
he C
ount
y. T
he R
epre
sent
ative
s al
so b
ring
back
info
rmati
on fr
om th
e LA
abo
ut in
itiati
ves,
gran
ts,
prog
ram
mes
etc
. tha
t are
rele
vant
to th
e gr
oups
.
It ha
s be
en a
n on
goin
g ob
jecti
ve o
f So
uth
Dub
lin P
PN p
ursu
ed
by t
he P
PN r
epre
sent
ative
s on
the
LCD
C fo
r th
e lo
cal a
utho
rity
to a
ction
the
Pub
lic S
ecto
r D
uty
in c
ompl
ianc
e w
ith t
he H
uman
Ri
ghts
and
Equ
ality
Com
miss
ion
Act.
Dur
ing
2019
the
Pub
lic
Sect
or D
uty
was
list
ed a
s an
obj
ectiv
e in
the
SD
CC C
orpo
rate
Pl
an. T
he P
PN lo
oks
forw
ard
to t
he d
raft
ing
of a
pla
n to
out
line
the
hum
an ri
ghts
and
equ
ality
issu
es in
the
coun
ty, t
oget
her w
ith
the
prio
rity
actio
ns re
quire
d to
add
ress
thes
e iss
ues.
Sout
h D
ublin
PPN
had
lim
ited
activ
ity b
etw
een
Febr
uary
201
8 an
d O
ctob
er 2
018.
A k
ey o
bjec
tive
durin
g 20
19 w
as t
o ra
ise
awar
enes
s of
the
PPN
and
inc
reas
e en
gage
men
t w
ith P
PN
grou
ps in
the
Cou
nty.
Thi
s w
as a
chie
ved
thro
ugh
a nu
mbe
r of
pr
esen
tatio
ns a
nd e
vent
s in
clud
ing:
Thro
ugh
thes
e ev
ents
and
mee
tings
, aw
aren
ess
of t
he w
ork
of
the
PPN
and
of
each
pill
ar g
roup
has
incr
ease
d. A
t th
e va
rious
m
eetin
gs /
eve
nts
peop
le w
ere
able
to
spea
k di
rect
ly t
o PP
N
repr
esen
tativ
es.
Enga
gem
ent w
ith P
PN g
roup
s has
incr
ease
d an
d th
ere
was
a g
ood
leve
l of p
artic
ipati
on in
the
even
ts h
eld.
Sou
th
Dub
lin P
PN p
lans
to b
uild
on
this
prog
ress
to in
crea
se in
put a
nd
feed
back
to P
PN re
ps s
itting
on
SPCs
and
oth
er c
omm
ittee
s.
60
Pilla
r Mee
tings
Pres
enta
tions
to C
omm
ittee
s an
d G
roup
s
Plen
ary
Mee
tings
Even
ts in
clud
ing:
Clim
ate C
hang
e Wor
ksho
p; S
DG
Wor
ksho
p; N
eigh
bour
hood
W
atch
/ R
esid
ents
’ A
ssoc
iatio
n M
eetin
g; U
nder
stan
ding
H
ate
Crim
e Se
min
ar;
Insu
ranc
e W
orks
hop;
W
omen
’s Eq
ualit
y Se
min
ar; H
ousin
g Ac
tion
Plan
Wor
ksho
ps.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ti
pper
ary
— Im
pact
s
61
Tipp
erar
y PP
N in
par
ticul
ar h
as h
ad a
key
impa
ct in
Tip
pera
ry
Loca
l Aut
horit
y Co
rpor
ate
Plan
. Com
mun
ity a
nd e
cono
mic
sta
ff att
ende
d ou
r co
mm
unity
w
ellb
eing
co
nsul
tatio
ns
and
used
in
form
ation
fro
m t
hese
con
sulta
tions
to
feed
into
the
cor
pora
te
plan
. PP
N m
ade
subm
issio
ns t
o th
e Lo
cal A
utho
rity
corp
orat
e pl
an w
hich
wer
e al
so ta
ken
on b
oard
.
LCD
C Re
pres
enta
tives
fro
m T
ippe
rary
PPN
hav
e ad
voca
ted
for
mor
e sp
ace
for S
ICA
P at
the
mee
ting
- qua
litati
ve re
port
on
wor
k ca
rrie
d ou
t by
CEO
/Pro
ject
wor
kers
and
tes
timon
ials
by l
ocal
Co
mm
unity
Gro
ups
and
Indi
vidu
als
(Soc
ial I
nclu
sion
subg
roup
).
Ove
r th
e co
urse
of
the
year
Tip
pera
ry P
PN p
rovi
ded
a lo
t of
tr
aini
ng fo
r our
mem
bers
but
one
thin
g th
at s
tand
s ou
t in
rela
tion
to c
apac
ity b
uild
ing
of o
ur m
embe
rs/c
omm
uniti
es is
the
Deg
ree
prog
ram
run
thro
ugh
Equa
l Ire
land
.
Tipp
erar
y PP
N c
ondu
cted
Mun
icip
al D
istric
t m
eetin
gs a
nd t
rue
cons
ulta
tion
in t
he c
omm
unity
thr
ough
the
wel
lbei
ng v
ision
w
hich
hav
e en
able
d th
e PP
N to
real
ly c
onne
ct w
ith it
s m
embe
rs.
This
proc
ess
is tr
ue c
omm
unity
con
sulta
tion
and
has
bein
g re
ally
app
reci
ated
by
the
mem
bers
and
tho
se t
hat
atten
ded
and
com
plet
ed th
e su
rvey
onl
ine.
Tipp
erar
y PPN
arra
nged
a co
nsul
tatio
n in
Tip
pera
ry fo
r the
rele
vant
st
akeh
olde
rs to
feed
into
the
cons
ulta
tion
on th
e PP
N H
andb
ook.
It
prov
ed a
ver
y w
orth
y ex
erci
se to
hav
e LA
staff
, Rep
s, Se
cret
aria
t an
d PP
N m
embe
rs in
the
sam
e ro
om d
iscus
sing
the
topi
c. T
here
w
as g
ood
disc
ussio
n an
d it
was
goo
d to
see
peo
ple
anim
ated
ab
out t
he P
PN a
nd tr
ying
to e
nsur
e th
at it
striv
es to
bec
ome
wha
t th
e co
mm
unity
nee
d /w
ant.
The
subm
issio
n th
at T
ippe
rary
PPN
m
ade
is no
w b
eing
fed
into
the
user
gui
de c
onsu
ltatio
n.
Nam
e of
PPN
:W
ater
ford
— Im
pact
s
Wat
erfo
rd P
PN is
tak
en m
uch
mor
e se
rious
ly t
han
hith
erto
; we
are
prep
ared
goi
ng in
to m
eetin
gs, f
ollo
w u
p pr
evio
us is
sues
, ask
re
leva
nt q
uesti
ons a
nd p
ress
on
PPN
rela
ted
conc
erns
; as a
resu
lt,
we
are
seen
mor
e as
a k
ey c
ompo
nent
of
the
body
/com
mitt
ee
etc.
, our
vie
ws
are
liste
ned
to a
nd w
e th
eref
ore
have
mor
e of
an
impa
ct.
Wat
erfo
rd P
PN s
et u
p th
e O
lder
Per
sons
Cou
ncil
(OPC
) -
regi
onal
mee
tings
, pro
cedu
res,
seed
mon
ey a
nd n
ow w
e ha
ve a
n in
depe
nden
t OPC
whi
ch c
oord
inat
es w
ell w
ith th
e PP
N (t
he O
PC
have
a re
p on
the
Secr
etar
iat)
as w
ell a
s its
wid
er re
mit.
Wat
erfo
rd P
PN d
esig
ned
and
man
aged
a t
rans
pare
nt e
lecti
on
proc
ess
for
a ne
w S
ecre
taria
t an
d re
ps f
or a
ll SP
Cs, L
CDC
and
JPC;
the
prev
ious
ele
ction
s ha
d be
en ru
n by
the
Loca
l Aut
horit
y;
this
time
it w
as v
ery
muc
h PP
N o
wne
d, g
ood
enga
gem
ent
from
gr
oups
and
fre
sh b
lood
- w
e al
so t
ook
into
con
sider
ation
the
ge
nder
bal
ance
and
regi
onal
repr
esen
tatio
n.
Wat
erfo
rd P
PN h
ave
take
n th
e in
itiati
ve in
driv
ing
the
regi
onal
ne
twor
k: d
raw
ing
up d
raft
Ter
ms
of R
efer
ence
, ge
tting
the
m
agre
ed a
nd fo
rmal
ising
the
stru
ctur
e.
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:W
estm
eath
— Im
pact
s
Wes
tmea
th P
PN h
as b
een
wor
king
to
ensu
re t
hat
the
timin
g of
m
eetin
gs f
acili
tate
s gr
eate
r pa
rtici
patio
n by
Rep
rese
ntati
ves.
Som
e su
cces
s w
ith 2
Str
ateg
ic P
olic
y Co
mm
ittee
s (S
PCs)
and
W
estm
eath
Com
mun
ity D
evel
opm
ent (
WCD
); al
so, s
ome
succ
ess
in ti
min
g of
con
sulta
tion
mee
tings
with
Mun
icip
al D
istric
ts.
Wes
tmea
th P
PN m
ade
9 Su
bmiss
ions
on
beha
lf of
its
mem
ber
grou
ps to
Wes
tmea
th Jo
int P
olic
ing
Com
mitt
ee (J
PC):
Follo
win
g co
nsul
tatio
ns
with
W
estm
eath
PP
N
mem
bers
; W
estm
eath
PP
N
subm
issio
n to
W
estm
eath
Jo
int
Polic
ing
Com
mitt
ee (J
PC) t
hat
the
follo
win
g 3
them
es b
e pr
ioriti
sed
for
actio
n by
Wes
tmea
th JP
C in
its
Stra
tegi
c Pl
an 2
020-
25:
All
of th
e ab
ove
wer
e ag
reed
for i
nclu
sion
in W
estm
eath
JPC
New
St
rate
gic
Plan
202
0-25
. W
estm
eath
PPN
JPC
Rep
s w
ere
also
in
vite
d to
att
end
and
inpu
t int
o th
e JP
C fu
ll da
y w
orks
hop
on N
ew
Stra
tegi
c Pl
an.
Wes
tmea
th P
PN s
ubm
issio
ns t
o M
ullin
gar M
unic
ipal
Dist
rict
for
2019
Bud
gets
. Sev
enty
subm
issio
ns w
ere
rece
ived
by W
estm
eath
PP
N fr
om it
s mem
ber g
roup
s for
subm
issio
n to
Mul
linga
r Mun
icip
al
Dist
rict.
The
subm
issio
ns w
ere
cate
goris
ed u
nder
5 m
ain
them
es
as fo
llow
s:
The
follo
win
g ar
e th
e re
sults
of t
hese
70
Subm
issio
ns:
62
RAPI
D g
roup
s re
ques
ting
that
the
Loc
al A
utho
rity
enfo
rce
its A
nti-S
ocia
l Beh
avio
ur P
olic
y in
Loc
al A
utho
rity
esta
tes
and
rem
ind
any
LA t
enan
ts o
f th
eir
resp
onsib
ilitie
s as
te
nant
s - t
his w
as d
one.
Rise
in D
rug
Dea
ling
in ru
ral c
omm
uniti
es -
Not
ed b
y G
arda
í.
Illeg
al d
umpi
ng o
f rub
bish
, esp
ecia
lly d
rug
litter
- tr
aini
ng o
f LA
sta
ff pu
t in
pla
ce -
New
Loc
al A
utho
rity
help
line
put
in
plac
e - C
omm
unity
Tra
inin
g pu
t in
plac
e.
Wes
tmea
th P
PN r
eque
sted
upd
ate
on t
he N
ation
al C
CTV
sche
me
and
if th
is sc
hem
e w
ill
be
impl
emen
tabl
e in
W
estm
eath
-Thi
s is
a na
tiona
l iss
ue/o
ngoi
ng.
Supp
ort
the
deliv
ery
of f
urth
er A
nti-In
timid
ation
Tra
inin
g to
Co
mm
unity
gr
oups
to
fa
cilit
ate
them
de
alin
g w
ith
intim
idati
on o
n th
e gr
ound
. (Tr
ain
the
Trai
ner)
- Agr
eed,
not
ye
t tak
en p
lace
.
Build
and
Des
ign
safe
ty -
New
est
ates
’ pl
ans
shou
ld b
e vi
ewed
by
Gar
daí
re s
afet
y in
est
ates
and
ret
rosp
ectiv
e bu
ildin
g or
con
vers
ions
(sid
e w
indo
ws
etc.
). -
Agr
eed
in
plac
e.
Requ
est
for t
he e
nfor
cem
ent
of s
peed
lim
its/z
ones
(30k
m)
in h
ousin
g es
tate
s –
ongo
ing.
Supp
ort
and
Prom
ote
the
deve
lopm
ent
and
dist
ributi
on o
f a
“Com
mun
ity S
afet
y bo
okle
t”. -
Agr
eed
not
yet
in p
lace
, W
PPN
to le
ad.
Supp
ort
the
“Roa
d Sa
fety
Eve
nt”
orga
nise
d by
Wes
tmea
th
Com
hairl
e na
nÓ
g. -
Very
suc
cess
ful e
vent
- to
be
an a
nnua
l ev
ent.
Road
Saf
ety
46 A
cted
upo
n /
Com
plet
ed10
Del
ayed
due
to B
udge
tary
Con
stra
ints
in 2
019
14 R
efer
rals
Land
scap
ing;
Pu
blic
Lig
hting
; O
ther
.Fa
ciliti
es;
Road
Saf
ety;
Anti
-soc
ial B
ehav
iour
Dru
gs &
Dru
g D
ealin
g ....
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
Nam
e of
PPN
:W
estm
eath
— Im
pact
s
63
Wes
tmea
th P
PN s
ubm
issio
ns t
o At
hlon
e M
unic
ipal
Dist
rict.
Sixt
y-Se
ven
subm
issio
ns w
ere
rece
ived
by
Wes
tmea
th P
PN fr
om
its m
embe
r gro
ups
for s
ubm
issio
n to
Ath
lone
Mun
icip
al D
istric
t. Th
ese
67 s
ubm
issio
ns w
ere
cate
goris
ed in
to 6
mai
n Th
emes
as
follo
ws:
The
follo
win
g ar
e th
e re
sults
of t
hese
67
subm
issio
ns:
Nam
e of
PPN
:W
exfo
rd —
Impa
cts
Wex
ford
PPN
LCD
C re
ps h
ave
a go
od r
ecor
d of
att
enda
nce
at
the
LCD
C an
d LA
G m
eetin
gs a
nd fr
eque
ntly
brin
g up
or c
omm
ent
on i
ssue
s of
con
cern
to
the
grou
ps t
hey
repr
esen
t. A
lso,
a pr
esen
tatio
n w
as m
ade
to t
he L
CDC
by o
ne o
f ou
r LC
DC
PPN
Re
ps o
n U
nive
rsal
Bas
ic W
age.
Wex
ford
PPN
lau
nche
d ou
r V
ision
for
Com
mun
ity W
ellb
eing
do
cum
ent i
n 20
19. I
t pro
vide
s a g
ood
basis
on
colla
ting
the
issue
s of
con
cern
to c
omm
unity
gro
ups
acro
ss th
e co
unty
. The
re w
as a
w
ealth
of
spec
ific
info
rmati
on g
athe
red
durin
g th
e co
nsul
tatio
n pr
oces
s whi
ch c
an b
e us
ed to
info
rm sp
ecifi
c re
ques
ts a
nd a
ction
s in
the
futu
re. I
n pa
rticu
lar t
his s
houl
d fe
ed in
to th
e H
ealth
y Cou
nty
Plan
and
rela
ted
initi
ative
s.
The
regu
lar
new
slett
er e
mai
ls iss
ued
by W
exfo
rd P
PN o
ffice
pr
ovid
e a
com
preh
ensiv
e an
d va
luab
le s
ourc
e of
info
rmati
on fo
r co
mm
unity
gro
ups.
Impr
oved
form
atting
in S
ales
forc
e if
poss
ible
w
ould
be
help
ful t
o m
ake
them
mor
e us
er fr
iend
ly.
Wex
ford
PPN
sup
port
s th
e Fe
rns
BFrie
ndly
Ser
vice
- p
ilot
befr
iend
ing
serv
ice
as a
bove
whi
ch p
rovi
des
a fr
iend
ly c
all
to
appr
oxim
atel
y 15
clie
nts
in th
e Fe
rns
area
of t
he c
ount
y w
eekl
y.
This
has
prov
ed e
xtre
mel
y su
cces
sful
and
the
pla
n is
to g
o ba
ck
to th
e LC
DC
to s
ecur
e fu
ndin
g to
run
a co
unty
wid
e be
frie
ndin
g se
rvic
e on
a p
erm
anen
t bas
is.
Wex
ford
PPN
’s D
emen
tia F
riend
ly P
ilot
Proj
ect
- Bu
nclo
dy
Dem
entia
Aw
aren
ess
Pilo
t Pr
ojec
t. PP
N R
ep i
n co
llabo
ratio
n w
ith H
SE w
orke
d on
Dem
entia
pilo
t pro
ject
aim
ed a
t bus
ines
ses,
youn
g pe
ople
and
loca
l rep
rese
ntati
ves
in th
e Bu
nclo
dy a
rea
with
tr
aini
ng p
rovi
ded.
Rep
ort
prod
uced
and
circ
ulat
ed a
nd it
hop
ed
to ro
ll th
is in
itiati
ve o
ut c
ount
ywid
e th
roug
h th
e H
ealth
y Co
unty
Pl
an.
Conti
nued
...
Envi
ronm
enta
l Con
cern
sRo
ad S
afet
yA
nti-S
ocia
l Beh
avio
ur
Publ
ic L
ighti
ngSo
cial
Sup
port
sO
ther
.
49 A
cted
upo
n/ C
ompl
eted
9 D
elay
ed d
ue to
Bud
geta
ry C
onst
rain
ts in
201
99
Refe
rral
s
App
endi
x 3:
Im
pact
s by
PPN
64
Wic
klow
PPN
hav
e go
od r
elati
onsh
ips
with
Wic
klow
Cou
nty
Coun
cil
and
thro
ugh
our
subm
issio
n to
the
SPC
sch
eme
the
follo
win
g ou
tput
s w
ere
achi
eved
: Co
. W
ickl
ow
PPN
w
ere
allo
cate
d 2
seat
s on
the
new
ly f
orm
ed C
limat
e &
Bio
dive
rsity
Ac
tion
SPC
(one
for t
he e
ast a
nd o
ne fo
r the
wes
t of t
he c
ount
y).
An
envi
ronm
enta
l sea
t fo
r PP
N R
epre
sent
ative
s w
as c
reat
ed o
n SP
Cs t
hat
did
not
prev
ious
ly h
ave
one.
Thi
s ha
s st
reng
then
ed
the
Envi
ronm
enta
l Voi
ce in
WCC
pol
icy
mak
ing
com
mitt
ees
and
incr
ease
d ci
tizen
eng
agem
ent.
Wic
klow
PPN
beg
an c
ircul
ating
the
age
ndas
for
the
Mun
icip
al
Dist
rict
Mee
tings
. In
add
ition
, we
dire
cted
mem
bers
to
whe
re
they
cou
ld fi
nd t
he c
onta
ct d
etai
ls fo
r el
ecte
d re
pres
enta
tives
an
d pr
evio
us m
inut
es. A
necd
otal
evi
denc
e te
lls u
s th
at t
his
has
enco
urag
ed c
omm
uniti
es to
eng
age
with
thei
r Mun
icip
al D
istric
t w
ith P
PN m
embe
rs a
tten
ding
mee
tings
, co
ntac
ting
thei
r lo
cal
reps
and
acti
vely
loo
king
for
the
Age
ndas
whe
n th
ey h
ave
at
times
bee
n de
laye
d.
Wic
klow
PPN
ran
Mee
t th
e Ca
ndid
ate
even
ts i
n al
l of
the
5
Mun
icip
al D
istric
ts w
here
all
cand
idat
es w
ere
aske
d, a
nd s
igne
d a
pled
ge t
o w
ork
tow
ards
ach
ievi
ng t
he V
ision
s fo
r Co
mm
unity
W
ellb
eing
. Th
ese
mee
tings
pr
ovid
ed
the
oppo
rtun
ity
for
cand
idat
es t
o gi
ve a
brie
f in
trod
uctio
n to
the
mse
lves
and
the
n to
mee
t th
e co
mm
unity
by
circ
ulati
ng a
roun
d th
e ta
bles
(ca
fe
styl
e) w
hich
pro
vide
d a
mor
e in
form
al a
nd s
afe
spac
e fo
r be
tter
en
gage
men
t.
Thro
ugh
wor
king
clo
sely
with
Wic
klow
Tra
velle
rs G
roup
and
the
Trav
elle
rs P
rimar
y Hea
lthca
re Te
am, W
ickl
ow P
PN h
as e
ncou
rage
d an
d su
ppor
ted
a Tr
avel
ler W
oman
to s
it on
the
Boar
d of
Wic
klow
Co
unty
Chi
ldca
re C
omm
ittee
.
Wic
klow
PPN
org
anise
d tw
o m
eetin
gs (o
ne E
ast
and
one
Wes
t) to
disc
uss
the
Polic
ing
Plan
for
the
cou
nty
and
to d
evel
op a
co
mm
unity
sub
miss
ion
to i
t. Th
ese
mee
tings
res
ulte
d in
the
de
velo
pmen
t of o
ur P
olic
ing,
Saf
ety
& S
ecur
ity T
hem
atic N
etw
ork.
Ad
ditio
nally
, the
mee
ting
in W
est W
ickl
ow a
cted
as
a ca
taly
st fo
r th
e de
velo
pmen
t of
a B
altin
glas
s Co
mm
unity
Ale
rt G
roup
whi
ch
conti
nues
to
mee
t an
d w
ork
clos
ely
with
the
loca
l com
mun
ity
Gar
da.
Conv
ersa
tions
that
took
pla
ce d
urin
g W
ickl
ow P
PN’s
Com
mun
ity
Wel
lbei
ng
Cons
ulta
tions
an
d an
ou
trea
ch
enga
gem
ent
in
Bles
singt
on al
ong w
ith th
e nat
ural
deve
lopm
ent o
f a N
orth
Wic
klow
En
viro
nmen
tal N
etw
ork
prom
pted
our
PPN
to
colla
bora
te w
ith
the
IEN
on
an E
nviro
nmen
tal N
etw
orki
ng e
vent
in W
est W
ickl
ow.
A ca
ll w
as m
ade
at t
he m
eetin
g to
find
inte
rest
ed p
artie
s th
at
mig
ht d
evel
op a
Wes
t Wic
klow
Env
ironm
enta
l Net
wor
k. A
gro
up
form
ed a
nd t
he P
PN S
uppo
rt W
orke
r fa
cilit
ated
the
firs
t th
ree
mee
tings
to su
ppor
t the
gro
up to
dev
elop
its a
ims a
nd o
bjec
tives
. Th
e gr
oup
conti
nued
to g
row
in st
reng
th a
nd w
ent o
n to
nom
inat
e an
d ac
t as
a li
nkag
e gr
oup
for
the
PPN
Rep
to
the
Clim
ate
&
Biod
iver
sity
Actio
n SP
C.
Nam
e of
PPN
:W
ickl
ow —
Impa
cts
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
65
Tim
ing
is ag
ain
an is
sue
- tim
e in
whi
ch th
ey n
otify
the
PPN
, if a
t all,
and
tim
e al
low
ed fo
r the
pub
lic to
resp
ond
to th
e co
nsul
tatio
n. A
lway
s se
ems
to
be ru
shed
. Ade
quat
e tim
e no
t giv
en fr
om n
otific
ation
to c
losin
g da
te fo
r sub
miss
ions
. Also
, Pla
in E
nglis
h no
t adh
ered
to in
the
maj
ority
of c
ases
.
Whe
re o
nlin
e co
nsul
tatio
ns o
r writt
en o
nes a
re re
quire
d th
is ha
s wor
ked
wel
l but
mor
e pa
rtici
pativ
e co
nsul
tatio
ns h
ave
resu
lted
in lo
wer
eng
agem
ent.
E.g.
goo
d su
bmiss
ions
for I
nter
conn
ecto
r iss
ue b
ut la
ck lu
stre
att
enda
nce
at in
-per
son
cons
ulta
tion
with
age
ncy.
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ca
rlow
— E
xam
ple
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ca
van
— E
xam
ple
Com
mun
ity P
olic
ing
Cons
ulta
tion
Dra
ft S
patia
l & E
cono
mic
Str
ateg
y
Clar
e Co
unty
Cou
ncil
Her
itage
203
0 co
nsul
tatio
n
Nati
onal
Vol
unte
er S
trat
egy
Clar
e A
rts
Plan
Subm
issio
n on
revi
ew o
f PPN
s
Oire
acht
as C
omm
ittee
on
Justi
ce a
nd E
qual
ity
Clar
e Co
unty
Cou
ncil
Trav
elle
r Acc
omm
odati
on P
lan
Nam
e of
PPN
:Cl
are
— E
xam
ple
Hel
d pu
blic
con
sulta
tion
even
t.M
ade
subm
issio
n ba
sed
on c
onsu
ltatio
n.
Hel
d co
nsul
tatio
n ev
ent
with
Prim
ary
Hea
lth W
orke
rs o
n TA
P.M
ade
subm
issio
n to
the
Dra
ft T
rave
ller
Acco
mm
odati
on
Plan
.
Atten
ded
stak
ehol
ders
m
eetin
g on
th
e D
raft
Re
gion
al
Spati
al &
Eco
nom
ic S
trat
egy.
Hel
d tr
aini
ng se
ssio
n on
subm
issio
n to
Dra
ft R
egio
nal S
patia
l &
Eco
nom
ic S
trat
egy.
Circ
ulat
ed d
raft
and
onl
ine
surv
ey.
Mad
e dr
aft a
vaila
ble
at s
peci
fic d
esk
in o
ffice
for
writt
en
subm
issio
ns.
Clar
e PP
N m
ade
a su
bmiss
ion
to D
raft
.
Circ
ulat
ed p
ress
rele
ase
re: c
omm
unity
pol
icin
g su
bmiss
ion.
Mad
e su
bmis
sions
to D
epar
tmen
t of C
omm
unity
and
Rur
al
Dev
elop
men
t in
adva
nce
of th
eir c
onsu
ltatio
n on
the
use
of
priv
ate
com
pany
lega
l str
uctu
res
for P
PNs.
In
cons
ulta
tion
with
m
embe
r gr
oup,
m
ade
a w
ritten
su
bmiss
ion
to C
omm
ittee
on
Dire
ct P
rovi
sion.
Hel
d H
erita
ge P
lan
cons
ulta
tion
even
t with
mem
bers
.Se
nt s
ubm
issio
n on
Her
itage
203
0 Pl
an.
Co-f
acili
tate
d co
nsul
tatio
ns in
six
venu
es a
cros
s the
cou
nty.
Mad
e su
bmiss
ion
base
d on
con
sulta
tions
....
.
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:Cl
are
— E
xam
ple
66
Clar
e Co
unty
Cou
ncil
SPC
Sche
me
Clar
e Co
unty
Cou
ncil
Clim
ate
Adap
tatio
n St
rate
gy
Clar
e Co
unty
Cou
ncil
Corp
orat
e Pl
an
Cons
ulta
tion
on Ir
elan
d’s
Long
-ter
m S
trat
egy
on G
reen
hous
e G
as
Emiss
ions
Red
uctio
n
Cons
ulta
tion
on th
e D
raft
Nati
onal
Mar
ine
Plan
ning
Fra
mew
ork
Nam
e of
PPN
:Co
rk C
ity —
Exa
mpl
e
Maj
or lo
cal c
onsu
ltatio
ns w
ere
high
light
ed fo
r mem
bers
thro
ugh
mas
s em
ail,
mai
lout
s, w
ebsit
e, a
nd s
ocia
l m
edia
cam
paig
ning
. A
new
onl
ine
cons
ulta
tion
platf
orm
was
lau
nche
d on
ww
w.
cork
city
ppn.
ie in
Aug
ust
2019
to
faci
litat
e re
mot
e en
gage
men
t in
con
sulta
tions
, th
is pl
atfor
m u
ses
surv
ey m
onke
y to
dra
w i
n fe
edba
ck w
hen
cons
ulta
tions
are
acti
ve.
Unf
ortu
nate
ly c
onsu
ltatio
ns s
uch
as t
hat
rela
ting
to t
he D
raft
Clim
ate
Adap
tatio
n St
rate
gy in
volv
ed a
ver
y lim
ited
lead
in, w
hich
m
ade
it ve
ry d
ifficu
lt fo
r us
to
resp
ond
effec
tivel
y an
d in
clud
e ou
r mem
bers
in c
onsu
ltatio
ns -
this
was
par
ticul
arly
a p
robl
em in
ha
mpe
ring
the
orga
nisa
tion
of w
orks
hops
and
mee
tings
. A g
reat
er
leve
l of n
otice
wou
ld h
ave
help
ed u
s to
pro
vide
suffi
cien
t noti
ce
to m
embe
rs w
ishin
g to
con
trib
ute
and
plan
our
wor
k ac
cord
ingl
y.
Conti
nued
...
Circ
ulat
ed s
urve
y to
dat
abas
e on
SPC
sch
eme.
Mad
e su
bmis
sion
to t
he D
raft
SPC
Sch
eme
resu
lting
in a
n ex
tra
envi
ronm
enta
l pill
ar re
p.
Mad
e su
bmiss
ion
from
PPN
gat
here
d fr
om in
put t
o pr
evio
us
clim
ate
rela
ted
subm
issio
ns.
Atten
ded
publ
ic c
onsu
ltatio
n on
beh
alf o
f Cla
re P
PN.
Atten
ded
mee
ting
with
Min
ister
rega
rdin
g Cl
imat
e Ad
apta
tion
Stra
tegy
.H
eld
cons
ulta
tion
even
t att
ende
d by
40
indi
vidu
als
repr
esen
ting
27 e
nviro
nmen
tal g
roup
s.M
ade
join
t sub
miss
ion
to th
e D
raft
Clim
ate
Adap
tatio
n St
rate
gy.
Atten
ded
Coun
cil m
eetin
g in
obs
erva
tory
role
re: r
atific
ation
.
Hel
d co
nsul
tatio
n w
ith
reps
an
d se
cret
aria
t on
dr
aft
Corp
orat
e pl
an.
Circ
ulat
ed d
raft
Cor
pora
te P
lan
via
data
base
for
com
men
t fr
om P
PN m
embe
rs.
Mad
e su
bmiss
ion
on D
raft
Cor
pora
te P
lan
(PPN
not
incl
uded
at
dra
ftin
g st
age)
.
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:Co
rk C
ount
y —
Exa
mpl
e
67
Janu
ary
2019
Febr
uary
201
9
Mar
ch 2
019
Apr
il 20
19
May
201
9
June
201
9
Augu
st 2
019
Sept
embe
r 201
9
Oct
ober
201
9
Nov
embe
r 201
9
Cork
Vo
lunt
eer
Cent
re,
focu
s gr
oups
on
N
ation
al
Volu
ntee
ring
Stra
tegy
.M
eetin
g be
twee
n Co
rk C
ount
y &
Cor
k Ci
ty P
PN B
ound
ary
subc
omm
ittee
on
prop
osed
bou
ndar
y ex
tens
ion.
Publ
ic c
onsu
ltatio
n on
pro
posa
ls to
mod
erni
se th
e el
ecto
ral
regi
stra
tion
proc
ess.
Inpu
t in
to V
isito
r Ex
perie
nce
Dev
elop
men
t Pl
an f
or a
rea
from
Kin
sale
to B
ally
deho
b, H
aven
Coa
st V
EDP.
Surv
ey re
Insu
ranc
e co
sts
for P
PN m
embe
r gro
ups.
Rura
l Pol
icy
2020
Pub
lic C
onsu
ltatio
n Su
rvey
.
Thre
e H
eads
V
isito
r Ex
perie
nce
Dev
elop
men
t Pl
an
in
part
ners
hip
with
Co
mha
r na
nO
ileán
, Fá
ilte
Irela
nd
&
Kitti
wak
e So
lutio
ns.
PPN
Use
r Han
dboo
k, 2
nd d
raft
.Lo
ugh
Fadd
a &
Ow
naga
ppul
Str
eam
s pu
blic
mee
tings
.
Cons
ulta
tion
on re
view
of P
PN U
ser G
uide
by
DRC
D.
Euro
pean
Anti
-Pov
erty
Net
wor
k Ci
tizen
s D
ialo
g W
orks
hop,
W
hat i
s the
role
of t
he E
U in
supp
ortin
g a
mor
e eq
ual s
ocie
ty.
Her
itage
Ire
land
203
0, A
new
nati
onal
Her
itage
Pla
n fo
r Ire
land
.D
raft
Reg
iona
l Spa
tial &
Eco
nom
ic S
trat
egy
for t
he S
outh
ern
Regi
on P
ublic
Con
sulta
tion
Day
s.
Publ
ic c
onsu
ltatio
n fo
r Eas
t Cor
k PP
N g
roup
s on
pro
pose
d Ce
ltic
Inte
rcon
nect
or w
ith E
irgrid
.CC
C Pr
opos
ed V
aria
tion
No.
2 o
n Re
tail
Out
let
Cent
res
of
Cork
Cou
nty
Dev
elop
men
t Pla
n 20
14.
Info
rmati
on m
eetin
gs o
n Th
e Ri
ver B
asin
Man
agem
ent P
lan
2018
-202
1.Pu
blic
con
sulta
tion
on C
ork
railw
ay l
ine
leve
l cr
ossin
gs
upgr
ades
.Pu
blic
con
sulta
tion
for
new
nati
onal
pol
icy
for
Irela
nd’s
Offs
hore
Isla
nds.
Irish
Env
ironm
enta
l Net
wor
k, o
nlin
e di
scus
sion.
Revi
talis
ing
Rura
l Ire
land
Ci
tizen
s D
ialo
gue
even
t in
W
ater
ford
.A
ll PP
N g
roup
s im
pact
ed b
y bo
unda
ry c
hang
e no
tified
to
com
plet
e on
line
surv
ey.
Publ
ic C
onsu
ltatio
n on
Nati
onal
Soc
ial E
nter
prise
Pol
icy.
Cork
Cou
nty
Coun
cil I
nfor
mati
on m
eetin
g on
Dur
sey
Isla
nd
Cabl
e Ca
r Pro
ject
.In
dust
rial H
erita
ge o
f Cou
nty
Cork
, Pub
lic e
ngag
emen
t.
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:D
oneg
al —
Exa
mpl
e
68
Don
egal
PPN
mad
e 3
Subm
issio
ns in
201
9
Nam
e of
PPN
:D
ublin
City
— E
xam
ple
PPN
mem
bers
are
noti
fied
and
invi
ted
to p
ublic
con
sulta
tions
by
the
LA. F
urth
er d
iscus
sions
and
con
sulta
tions
are
arr
ange
d by
the
LA if
requ
este
d by
the
PPN
.
Dra
ft C
limat
e Ch
ange
Ada
ptati
on S
trat
egy.
SPC
Dra
ft P
lan.
Dra
ft C
orpo
rate
Pla
n.
Nam
e of
PPN
:D
ún L
aogh
aire
/ R
athd
own
— E
xam
ple
We
dist
ribut
e in
form
ation
abo
ut lo
cal a
nd n
ation
al c
onsu
ltatio
ns
thro
ugh
mul
tiple
mea
ns o
f com
mun
icati
on, i
nclu
ding
dire
ct e
mai
l to
our
mem
bers
, Ezi
ne n
ewsle
tter
, web
site
post
s and
soci
al m
edia
sh
are.
We
also
pro
vide
sup
port
and
gui
danc
e w
hen
quer
ies
arise
.
We
orga
nise
d 4
wor
ksho
ps a
nd c
ircul
ated
sur
veys
for l
ocal
DLR
co
nsul
tatio
ns. W
e m
ade
2 su
bmiss
ions
on
beha
lf of
the
DLR
PPN
.
PPN
reps
att
ende
d w
orks
hops
for c
onsu
ltatio
n pu
rpos
es. A
s 201
9 w
as e
lecti
on y
ear,
atten
danc
e w
as u
nder
stan
dabl
y in
fluen
ced
by
the
brea
k in
acti
vity
for s
ome
com
mitt
ees.
Nam
e of
PPN
:Fi
ngal
— E
xam
ple
Mem
bers
are
inf
orm
ed o
f lo
cal
and
natio
nal
cons
ulta
tions
by
mon
thly
new
slett
er.
Link
age
Gro
ups
are
often
invo
lved
in C
onsu
ltatio
ns w
here
a re
p ha
s att
ende
d m
eetin
gs e
.g. F
inga
l Coa
stal
Way
, Dub
lin A
irpor
t Lo
cal A
rea
Plan
, Fin
gal A
rcha
eolo
gy S
trat
egy
and
Bus
Conn
ects
.
Fing
al
PPN
att
ende
d m
any
publ
ic
cons
ulta
tions
in
clud
ing
Broa
dmea
dow
Way
and
Mas
terp
lan
for S
wor
ds.
Emai
ls ar
e se
nt to
spe
cific
gro
ups
(geo
grap
hica
l are
as) e
.g. C
ycle
an
d Pe
dest
rian
rout
es o
n H
arry
Rey
nold
s Ro
ad, B
albr
igga
n an
d Sc
hool
Str
eets
Sch
eme
in M
alah
ide.
Wor
ksho
ps w
ere
held
with
PPN
mem
bers
on
Fing
al D
igita
l St
rate
gy, F
inga
l Bio
dive
rsity
Pla
n an
d Fi
ngal
Clim
ate
Actio
n Pl
an.
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:G
alw
ay C
ity —
Exa
mpl
e
69
GCC
N is
par
ticul
arly
con
cern
ed w
ith th
e pr
omoti
on o
f mea
ning
ful
and
effec
tive
parti
cipa
tion
of c
omm
uniti
es in
the
deci
sion-
mak
ing
proc
esse
s tha
t affe
ct th
eir l
ives
. GCC
N is
dee
ply
com
mitt
ed to
the
prin
cipl
es o
f par
ticip
ation
, rep
rese
ntati
on a
nd c
onsu
ltatio
n as
we
belie
ve th
at:
This
prin
cipl
e is
refle
cted
in t
he re
cent
pub
licati
on o
f the
Offi
ce
of th
e Pl
anni
ng R
egul
ator
, Inc
reas
ing
Publ
ic E
ngag
emen
t in
Loca
l Au
thor
ity D
evel
opm
ent
Plan
s: A
com
mun
icati
ons
tool
kit,
that
st
ates
, ‘T
he n
eed
to e
ncou
rage
gre
ater
par
ticip
ation
in
loca
l de
cisio
n-m
akin
g an
d th
e im
port
ance
of c
itize
ns p
layi
ng a
role
in
influ
enci
ng t
he p
lans
whi
ch a
ffect
thei
r liv
es a
nd c
omm
uniti
es is
w
ell r
ecog
nise
d. In
crea
sed
parti
cipa
tion
by c
omm
uniti
es in
loca
l pl
an-m
akin
g is
good
for
the
dev
elop
men
t of
com
mun
ities
and
go
od fo
r loc
al d
emoc
racy
’ (p.
3).
In
that
co
ntex
t, G
CCN
ac
tivel
y en
cour
ages
an
d fa
cilit
ates
en
gage
men
t in
rela
tion
to m
akin
g po
licy
subm
issio
ns a
t loc
al a
nd
natio
nal l
evel
. We
have
dev
elop
ed a
nd a
dopt
ed a
mod
el fo
r th
e de
velo
pmen
t of s
ubm
issio
ns, a
ll of
whi
ch a
re b
ased
on
the
GCC
N
Polic
ies
and
Positi
ons
docu
men
t:
GCC
N a
ctive
ly p
artic
ipat
es in
writt
en s
ubm
issio
ns in
tw
o w
ays.
We
info
rm m
embe
rs a
nd e
ncou
rage
the
m t
o m
ake
thei
r ow
n su
bmiss
ions
and
we
requ
est
mem
bers
inp
ut i
nto
form
ulati
ng
subm
issio
ns c
ompi
led
and
subm
itted
by
GCC
N. I
n 20
19, G
CCN
su
bmiss
ions
incl
uded
:
Info
rmati
on a
bout
the
cons
ulta
tion
or c
all f
or s
ubm
issio
n is
circ
ulat
ed to
all
mem
bers
.A
wor
ksho
p/th
emati
c gr
oup
mee
ting
is he
ld to
disc
uss
the
issue
.A
draft
sub
miss
ion
is pr
epar
ed b
y th
e G
CCN
res
ourc
e w
orke
r and
circ
ulat
ed fo
r com
men
t.A
final
dra
ft is
then
pre
pare
d an
d su
bmitt
ed.
It is
the
right
of
peop
le t
o pa
rtici
pate
in
deci
sions
and
po
licie
s th
at a
ffect
them
and
thei
r com
mun
ities
;Th
e pa
rtici
patio
n of
peo
ple
and
com
mun
ities
ben
efit
and
impr
ove
deci
sion-
mak
ing
and
polic
y de
velo
pmen
t.
Busk
ing
and
Stre
et P
erfo
rman
ce B
yela
ws.
Clim
ate
Adap
tatio
n St
rate
gy.
Hat
e Sp
eech
Leg
islati
ons.
Gal
way
City
Cou
ncil
Corp
orat
e Pl
an.
PPN
use
r Gui
de R
evie
w.
Sean
ad T
rave
ller C
onsu
ltatio
n.Th
e N
ation
al S
ocia
l Ent
erpr
ise P
olic
y.D
raft
Str
ateg
ic P
olic
y Co
mm
ittee
s’ Sc
hem
e 20
19-2
024.
The
Nati
onal
Vol
unte
erin
g St
rate
gy.
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:G
alw
ay C
ount
y —
Exa
mpl
e
70
We
cons
ulte
d ou
r m
embe
rs o
n th
e iss
ues
they
wou
ld l
ike
high
light
ed t
o th
e pr
ospe
ctive
Cou
ncill
ors
and
we
enga
ged
a co
nsul
tant
to
prod
uce
a re
port
on
the
findi
ngs
whi
ch w
as
pres
ente
d to
the
PPN
mem
bers
at
a pu
blic
ses
sion
prio
r to
the
el
ectio
n.
The
appr
opria
te fo
ra fo
r the
se fi
ndin
gs w
ere
the
SPCs
but
bec
ause
th
ey d
id n
ot m
eet i
n la
te 2
019
we
did
not h
ave
an o
ppor
tuni
ty to
ad
dres
s the
issu
es. T
hese
will
be
pres
ente
d th
roug
h th
e PP
N re
ps
at th
e up
com
ing
SPC
mee
tings
.
Noti
ce o
f th
e fo
llow
ing
cons
ulta
tions
tak
ing
plac
e w
as s
ent
out
to a
ll PP
N:
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ke
rry
— E
xam
ple
The
Kerr
y PP
N a
ctive
ly to
ok p
art a
nd c
ontr
ibut
ed to
19
cons
ulta
tions
in 2
019.
KCC
Corp
orat
e Pl
an.
Stra
tegi
c Po
licy
Com
mitt
ee.
Hou
sing
Stra
tegy
.KC
C D
raft
Clim
ate
Adap
tatio
n St
rate
gy.
Loca
l Pro
pert
y Ta
x.Ke
rry
as a
tour
ism d
estin
ation
.Vo
lunt
eerin
g St
rate
gy.
Kerr
y PP
N to
LCD
C.PP
N C
onsu
ltatio
n on
the
PPN
Use
r Gui
de.
DRC
D S
take
hold
ers
cons
ulta
tion.
Inde
pend
ent r
evie
w o
f Com
mun
ity S
ervi
ces
Prog
ram
me.
KCC,
Dra
ft T
rave
ller A
ccom
mod
ation
Pro
gram
me.
Cons
ulta
tion,
A n
ew D
iasp
ora
Polic
y fo
r Ire
land
.So
cial
Incl
usio
n St
rate
gy, b
oth
in C
ount
y Ke
rry
and
Dub
lin.
Kerr
y D
ioce
san
Yout
h Se
rvic
es S
trat
egic
Acti
on P
lan.
Regi
onal
Spa
tial a
nd E
cono
mic
Str
ateg
y fo
r the
Sout
hern
Reg
ion.
Cons
ulta
tion
on a
Dra
ft C
limat
e Ad
aptio
n St
rate
gy20
19 –
202
4.Li
tter
Man
agem
ent P
lan
2019
– 2
024.
Publ
ic C
onsu
ltatio
n W
aste
Acti
on P
lan
for a
Circ
ular
Ec
onom
y.A
rts
Plan
201
9 –
2024
- 2 P
ublic
mee
tings
hel
d fo
r thi
s on
e in
Cla
rega
lway
and
Maa
m C
ross
.H
erita
ge Ir
elan
d 20
30 C
onsu
ltatio
n m
eetin
g (H
erita
ge
Man
agem
ent P
lan
2019
-202
1).
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ki
ldar
e —
Exa
mpl
e
71
Kild
are
PPN
hel
d a
wor
ksho
p to
mak
e a
subm
issio
n fo
r the
Kild
are
Coun
ty C
ounc
il D
raft
Clim
ate
Adap
tatio
n St
rate
gy o
n So
las
Bhríd
e, K
ildar
e on
the
2nd
of Ju
ly 2
019.
Kild
are
PPN
hel
d a
wor
ksho
p to
mak
e a
subm
issio
n to
the
Kild
are
Coun
ty C
ounc
il St
rate
gic
Polic
y Co
mm
ittee
Sch
eme
2019
-202
3 on
the
14th
of N
ovem
ber 2
019
in th
e O
spre
y H
otel
.
The
Reso
urce
Wor
ker
atten
ded
the
Nati
onal
Vol
unte
er S
trat
egy
Cons
ulta
tion
the
4th
of F
ebru
ary
2019
repr
esen
ting
the
PPN
.
The
Reso
urce
Wor
ker
and
supp
ort
wor
ker
atten
ded
the
Kild
are
Volu
ntee
r Ce
ntre
Str
ateg
ic P
lan
Wor
ksho
p co
nsul
tatio
n 16
th
Oct
ober
201
9.
18 N
ation
al P
ublic
Con
sulta
tions
adv
ertis
ed.
8 Re
gion
al P
ublic
Con
sulta
tions
adv
ertis
ed.
Nam
e of
PPN
:Ki
lken
ny —
Exa
mpl
e
Gra
igue
nam
anag
h/Ti
nnah
inch
Loc
al A
rea
Plan
202
0 (1
6/10
).In
put o
n Ki
lken
ny D
raft
Ret
ail S
trat
egy
(17/
10).
Kilk
enny
Cou
nty
Coun
cil D
raft
Cor
pora
te P
lan
2019
-202
4 (1
7/10
).D
raft
Str
ateg
ic P
olic
y Co
mm
ittee
Sch
eme
2019
-202
4.A
bbey
Qua
rter
Dem
oliti
on o
f Mat
urin
g Bu
ildin
g (2
5/06
).O
rmon
de S
tree
t Urb
an E
nhan
cem
ent (
14/0
6).
Pilto
wn
Urb
an E
nhan
cem
ent (
07/0
6).
Kilk
enny
Cou
nty
Coun
cil C
limat
e Ac
tion
Adap
tatio
n St
rate
gy 2
019-
2024
(17/
06).
Prop
osed
Mat
eria
l Alte
rnati
ons
to th
e D
raft
Cal
lan
Loca
l A
rea
Plan
201
9 (0
7/02
).Pr
opos
ed M
ater
ial A
ltera
tions
to th
e D
raft
Tho
mas
tow
n A
rea
Plan
201
9 (3
1/01
).
Her
itage
Irel
and
2030
(20/
03).
Cons
ulta
tion
on th
e Fu
ture
Reg
ulati
on a
nd Q
ualit
y Im
prov
emen
t Fra
mew
ork
for S
choo
l Age
Chi
ldca
re (2
1/05
).D
raft
Nati
onal
Vol
unte
er S
trat
egy
2020
-202
5 (2
0/12
).Re
view
of U
ser G
uide
for P
PN’s
(09/
03).
Cons
ulta
tion
on th
e Iri
sh L
angu
age
Sche
me
2020
-202
2 (1
3/11
).H
ate
Spee
ch C
onsu
ltatio
n (2
4/10
).Pa
thw
ays
to W
ork
Stra
tegy
Cal
l for
Sub
miss
ions
(26/
08).
Plan
t Hea
lth a
nd B
io S
ecur
ity S
trat
egy
2020
-202
5 (1
4/08
).D
raft
Clim
ate
Chan
ge S
ecto
ral A
dapt
ation
Pla
n fo
r Flo
od
Risk
Man
agem
ent (
19/0
7).
Irela
nd’s
Dia
spor
a Po
licy
Cons
ulta
tion
(03/
04).
Cybe
r Sec
urity
Str
ateg
y Pu
blic
Con
sulta
tion
(19/
03).
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:La
ois —
Exa
mpl
e
72
Nam
e of
PPN
:Le
itrim
— E
xam
ple
Laoi
s PP
N “A
cces
s fo
r All”
Disa
bilit
y Aw
aren
ess
Cons
ulta
tion.
Visi
on fo
r Com
mun
ity W
ellb
eing
Con
sulta
tion
– W
estm
eath
.M
ount
rath
Pub
lic M
eetin
g –
Cons
ulta
tion
host
ed b
y La
ois
PPN
.M
idla
nds
Regi
on P
PN (M
RPPN
) Tid
y To
wn/
Envi
ronm
enta
l Pi
llar C
onsu
ltatio
n.
PPN
Use
r gui
de C
onsu
ltatio
n.Co
nsul
tatio
n on
Rur
al Ir
elan
d –
Dol
men
Hot
el C
arlo
w.
Laoi
s D
igita
l Str
ateg
y.D
raft
SPC
Sch
eme
2019
-202
4.Co
unty
Dev
elop
men
t Pla
n.D
isabi
lity
Stra
tegy
201
7-20
20.
Laoi
s Co
unty
Cou
ncil
Corp
orat
e Pl
an 2
019-
2024
.
Cons
ulta
tion
on F
ores
try
in L
eitr
im:
Begi
nnin
g in
201
8 Le
itrim
PPN
hel
d on
e m
ajor
con
sulta
tion
on
Fore
stry
in Le
itrim
, the
aim
of w
hich
was
to p
rovi
de a
n op
port
unity
fo
r the
vie
ws o
f loc
al p
eopl
e to
be
reco
rded
for p
rese
ntati
on to
the
Leitr
im S
trat
egic
Pol
icy
Com
mitt
ee f
or E
cono
mic
Dev
elop
men
t, En
terp
rise
and
Plan
ning
. The
con
sulta
tion
invo
lved
an
onlin
e an
d ha
rd co
py su
rvey
whi
ch w
as d
istrib
uted
thro
ugh
emai
l, pos
t, in
the
coun
ty li
brar
ies
and
at p
ublic
mee
tings
. Thi
s co
nsul
tatio
n pr
oces
s co
ntinu
ed t
hrou
gh t
o M
arch
201
9. O
ver
150
subm
issio
ns w
ere
rece
ived
. A c
ompr
ehen
sive
repo
rt w
as b
roug
ht b
efor
e th
e SP
C on
A
pril
23rd
201
9.
The
mee
ting
agre
ed th
e fo
llow
ing
moti
on: T
hat L
eitr
im E
cono
mic
Pl
anni
ng a
nd D
evel
opm
ent S
PC a
ccep
ts a
nd w
elco
mes
the
repo
rt
(“Pub
lic C
onsu
ltatio
n on
For
estr
y Ac
tiviti
es in
Cou
nty
Leitr
im”),
re
cogn
ising
the
activ
e ci
tizen
ship
sho
wn
by L
eitr
im c
omm
uniti
es
and
Leitr
im P
PN in
com
mun
icati
ng th
eir v
iew
s on
fore
stry
activ
ities
in
Lei
trim
and
in e
xplo
ring
how
fore
stry
can
bes
t con
trib
ute
to th
e w
ell-b
eing
of t
he c
omm
uniti
es a
nd p
eopl
e of
Lei
trim
.
That
, in
resp
onse
to th
e re
port
, thi
s SP
C w
ill s
tudy
the
repo
rt a
nd
in r
elati
on t
o ea
ch o
bjec
tive
will
adv
ise t
he P
PN (a
) the
mea
ns
(be
it po
licy,
pla
ns, p
rogr
amm
es, a
utho
rity
or o
ther
mec
hani
sm)
by w
hich
the
Loc
al A
utho
rity
can
cont
ribut
e to
ach
ievi
ng t
he
obje
ctive
, or (
b) th
e re
ason
s th
e lo
cal a
utho
rity
cann
ot c
ontr
ibut
e to
ach
ievi
ng th
e ob
jecti
ve. T
hat t
his
SPC
com
mits
to b
ringi
ng th
e re
port
to th
e fu
ll co
unci
l for
disc
ussio
n pr
ior t
o co
mpl
etion
of t
he
CPD
revi
ew. A
new
SPC
was
sub
sequ
ently
form
ed in
Feb
ruar
y of
20
20.
The
matt
er is
yet
to b
e fin
alise
d.
Nati
onal
and
loca
l con
sulta
tions
wer
e iss
ued
on th
e w
ebsit
e an
d hi
ghlig
hted
in n
ewsle
tter
s w
ith m
embe
rs u
rged
to
cons
ider
the
iss
ues a
nd su
bmit
espe
cial
ly w
hen
subm
issio
ns w
ere
easy
to m
ake
thro
ugh
ques
tionn
aire
type
sur
veys
.
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:Li
mer
ick
— E
xam
ple
73
All
Coun
cil c
onsu
ltatio
ns p
ost-
Augu
st 2
019
wer
e co
mm
unic
ated
to th
e PP
N s
taff.
Any
nati
onal
or l
ocal
pub
lic c
onsu
ltatio
ns th
e st
aff b
ecam
e aw
are
of w
ere
also
dist
ribut
ed p
rimar
ily v
ia s
ocia
l med
ia. T
he fo
cus
rem
aine
d, h
owev
er o
n th
e go
vern
ance
str
uctu
res
of L
imer
ick
PPN
.
Nam
e of
PPN
:Lo
ngfo
rd —
Exa
mpl
e
Nam
e of
PPN
:Lo
uth
— E
xam
ple
Thre
e PP
N M
unic
ipal
Dist
rict
cons
ulta
tions
hel
d to
sup
port
m
embe
r gr
oups
to
deve
lop
Elec
tion
Man
date
s 20
19 b
ased
on
PPN
Com
mun
ity W
ellb
eing
Visi
on S
tate
men
ts (1
2-14
/02)
.
PPN
Disa
bilit
y Re
ps c
onsu
lted
on L
ongf
ord
Tow
n Ac
cess
Pla
n (2
3/01
and
17/
07).
Inte
rcul
tura
l For
um c
onsu
ltatio
n (0
6/03
and
23/
05).
Mem
bers
are
info
rmed
of l
ocal
and
nati
onal
con
sulta
tions
by
mon
thly
new
slett
er.
PPN
Mem
bers
att
ende
d th
e N
ation
al P
PN C
onfe
renc
e.
The
PPN
car
ried
out a
Com
mun
ity C
onsu
ltatio
n in
201
9.
Nam
e of
PPN
:M
ayo
— E
xam
ple
Coun
ty D
evel
opm
ent P
lan.
Corp
orat
e Pl
an.
Hea
lthy
Irela
nd P
lan.
Subm
issio
ns:
Inte
rcul
tura
l Str
ateg
y.H
ealth
y Ire
land
.Co
rpor
ate
Plan
.St
rate
gic
Polic
y Sc
hem
e.In
fo d
issem
inat
ed to
mem
ber g
roup
s on
all
natio
nal
cons
ulta
tions
.
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:M
eath
— E
xam
ple
74
Janu
ary
2019
Febr
uary
201
9
Mar
ch 2
019
Apr
il 20
19
May
201
9
June
201
9
July
201
9
Augu
st 2
019
Slan
e By
pass
, Hav
e Yo
u Lo
cal K
now
ledg
e to
Sha
re?
(17/
01).
Irish
Wet
land
Bird
Sur
vey
22nd
Janu
ary
(18/
01).
Giv
e Yo
ur V
iew
s on
Vol
unte
erin
g (2
3/01
).H
ave
your
say
on
the
new
Nati
onal
Her
itage
Pla
n (2
4/01
).
Save
the
Dat
e: N
ation
al S
take
hold
ers
Foru
m 1
1th
Oct
ober
–
Mob
ile P
hone
& B
road
band
Tas
k Fo
rce
(13/
06).
Clim
ate
Actio
n St
rate
gy
for
Coun
ty
Mea
th
– Pu
blic
Co
nsul
tatio
n (1
9/06
).
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay o
n th
e H
I Hea
lthy
Mea
th S
trat
egy
(08/
03).
PPN
Han
dboo
k: C
onsu
ltatio
n Pr
oces
s (0
8/03
).H
ave
your
say
on th
e ne
w N
ation
al H
erita
ge P
lan:
ext
ende
d pu
blic
con
sulta
tion
(20/
03).
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay a
bout
the
inte
grati
on o
f new
com
mun
ities
in
Mea
th &
Lou
th (1
1/02
).H
ave
your
say
on
Mea
th’s
Dig
ital S
trat
egy
(11/
02).
DRC
D C
usto
mer
Acti
on P
lan
and
Cust
omer
Cha
rter
(15/
02).
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay o
n in
tegr
ating
new
com
mun
ities
in M
eath
&
Lout
h (2
2/02
).
Mem
ber S
urve
y on
Insu
ranc
e Co
sts
& Im
pact
(08/
07).
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay o
n th
e D
raft
SPC
Sch
eme
for M
eath
Cou
nty
Coun
cil (
10/0
7).
Mea
th D
igita
l Str
ateg
y D
raft
– H
ave
Your
Say
(18/
07).
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay o
n th
e D
raft
Litt
er M
anag
emen
t Pl
an f
or
Mea
th (1
9/07
).Pr
opos
ed A
men
dmen
ts to
For
esho
re B
yela
ws 2
010
– Pu
blic
Co
nsul
tatio
n (1
9/07
).
Mea
th D
igita
l Str
ateg
y D
raft
– H
ave
Your
Say
(13/
08).
Sust
aina
ble,
Incl
usiv
e an
d Em
pow
ered
Com
mun
ities
St
rate
gy (2
8/08
).W
hat w
ould
mak
e yo
ur co
mm
unity
the
best
pla
ce to
bel
ong?
(3
0/08
).In
sura
nce
Surv
ey –
Res
ults
(30/
08).
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay o
n th
e M
eath
& L
outh
Mig
rant
Str
ateg
y (0
5/04
).H
ave
your
say
on
Nati
onal
Soc
ial
Ente
rpris
e Po
licy
for
Irela
nd (2
9/04
).
Dep
t. Ru
ral
and
Com
mun
ity D
evel
opm
ent:
Cons
ulta
tion
even
ts re
Rur
al P
olic
y (0
3/05
).Re
siden
ts: W
hat’s
hap
peni
ng in
you
r est
ate?
(22/
05).
....
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:M
eath
— E
xam
ple
75
Sept
embe
r 201
9
Oct
ober
201
9
Nov
embe
r 201
9
Dec
embe
r 201
9
Revi
ew o
f Lo
cal
Com
mun
ity D
evel
opm
ent
Com
mitt
ees
(02/
09).
Rura
l Pol
icy
2020
– P
ublic
Con
sulta
tion
Surv
ey (1
0/09
).D
RCD
Rur
al P
olic
y Co
nsul
tatio
n –
Tow
n H
all e
vent
s (13
/09)
.M
CC C
limat
e Ac
tion
Stra
tegy
(19/
09).
Kells
MD
: Wha
t wou
ld m
ake
your
com
mun
ity th
e be
st p
lace
to
bel
ong?
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay o
n Fr
iday
4th
Oct
ober
in K
ells.
(2
3/09
).
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay o
n M
eath
Cou
nty
Coun
cil’s
Cor
pora
te P
lan
for 2
019-
2024
(07/
10).
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay o
n Bo
yne
Gre
enw
ay p
ropo
sals
(08/
10).
Info
rmati
on M
eetin
g: W
hat’s
hap
peni
ng in
the
Inn
y Ri
ver
and
L. S
heel
in c
atch
men
t? 1
6th
Oct
ober
, Old
cast
le (0
9/10
).Fi
nd o
ut w
hat’s
hap
peni
ng i
n th
e Br
oadm
eado
w R
iver
Ca
tchm
ent:
29th
Oct
ober
(17/
10).
N2
Slan
e By
pass
– P
ublic
Con
sulta
tion
(07/
11).
Call
for E
xpre
ssio
ns o
f Int
eres
t – C
omm
unity
and
Vol
unta
ry
Sect
or S
take
hold
er S
eats
(21/
11).
Hav
e yo
ur s
ay o
n a
Revi
ew o
f Su
stai
nabl
e M
obili
ty P
olic
y (2
6/11
).H
ave
your
say
on
New
Env
ironm
enta
l Le
vies
Pro
posa
l (2
7/11
).O
ur C
ount
y, O
ur V
oice
: Wha
t do
we
wan
t for
the
futu
re o
f M
eath
? (2
9/11
).
Laun
ch
of
“Sol
ving
O
ur
Ow
n Pr
oble
ms”
Re
port
: 16
th
Dec
embe
r, Ke
lls (1
1/12
).H
ave
your
say
on
the
new
Dra
ft P
PN H
andb
ook
(13/
12).
Noti
ce
of
prep
arati
on
of
the
draft
M
eath
Co
unty
D
evel
opm
ent P
lan
2020
-202
6 (1
8/12
).D
raft
Nati
onal
Vol
unte
erin
g St
rate
gy:
laun
ch o
f pu
blic
co
nsul
tatio
n (2
0/12
).
Conti
nued
...
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:M
onag
han
— E
xam
ple
76
Mon
agha
n PP
N in
form
ed it
s m
embe
rshi
p of
20
cons
ulta
tions
in
2019
. The
maj
ority
wer
e loc
al au
thor
ity co
nsul
tatio
ns (A
ge Fr
iend
ly,
Mig
rant
Str
ateg
y, W
IFI4
U a
nd N
2 M
ajor
roa
ds c
onsu
ltatio
ns).
Oth
ers w
ere
gove
rnm
ent d
epar
tmen
t con
sulta
tions
.
Mon
agha
n PP
N h
oste
d a
cons
ulta
tion
wor
ksho
p w
ith H
ealth
y M
onag
han
team
and
fol
low
ing
that
mad
e a
subm
issio
n to
the
ir pl
an.
Mon
agha
n al
so in
form
ed it
s m
embe
rs o
f co
nsul
tatio
ns/s
urve
ys
from
oth
er o
rgan
isatio
ns.
Mon
agha
n PP
N m
ade
writt
en s
ubm
issio
ns t
o th
e M
onag
han
Coun
ty C
ounc
il St
rate
gic
Polic
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hem
e.
The
PPN
hel
d a
join
t co
nsul
tatio
n w
orks
hop
with
Mon
agha
n Vo
lunt
eer
cent
re a
nd f
ollo
win
g th
at m
ade
a su
bmis
sion
to t
he
Nati
onal
Vol
unte
er s
trat
egy.
Envi
ronm
ent
staff
wer
e in
vite
d to
mee
t th
e pl
enar
y an
d pr
ovid
e th
em w
ith in
form
ation
on
thei
r Clim
ate A
ction
Ada
ptati
on st
rate
gy
so th
at m
embe
rs c
ould
mak
e a
subm
issio
n if
they
wish
ed to
do
so.
The
PPN
also
hel
d a
Reap
s N
etw
ork
“Thi
nk In
” to
con
sider
the
PP
N U
ser
Gui
de b
ack
in F
ebru
ary
2019
and
as
a re
sult
mad
e a
subm
issio
n on
sam
e.
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e of
PPN
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ple
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ple
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ave
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cret
aria
t in
2019
and
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urce
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ker w
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ater
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til O
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ndly
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me
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endi
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ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:So
uth
Dub
lin —
Exa
mpl
e
77
Ther
e w
ere
a nu
mbe
r of
con
sulta
tions
tha
t th
e PP
N p
ut o
ut
to m
embe
rs a
nd c
ompi
led
feed
back
for
sub
miss
ions
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g. o
ur
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ronm
ent
Pilla
r he
ld a
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ate
Chan
ge W
orks
hop
and
the
feed
back
gat
here
d th
ere
was
use
d fo
r the
subm
issio
n to
the
Dra
ft Cl
imat
e Ch
ange
Acti
on P
lan.
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issio
ns fr
om th
e LA
that
the
PPN
sent
out
to g
roup
s inc
lude
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trat
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tion
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ltatio
n D
raft
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guag
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rate
Pla
n 20
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ft L
itter
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lan
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ft T
alla
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own
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ple
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cons
ulta
tions
that
are
sen
t to
us a
re d
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uted
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ur N
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as
once
off
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ls.
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xam
ple
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cons
ulta
tions
that
are
sen
t to
us a
re d
istrib
uted
in o
ur N
ewsle
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as
once
off
emai
ls.
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endi
x 4:
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ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
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sulta
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Exam
ples
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estm
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xam
ple
78
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ulta
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duca
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and
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rate
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ulta
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on W
estm
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r Com
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e yo
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con
sulta
tion
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e yo
ur S
ay o
n W
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trat
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lder
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ay o
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ues
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subm
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ns W
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estm
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our i
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mpl
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rms.
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ally
at
leas
t th
e Re
sour
ce W
orke
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ill a
tten
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nsul
tatio
ns a
nd r
epor
t ba
ck;
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ronm
ent
Link
age
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up (
for
inst
ance
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ill a
tten
d re
leva
nt
cons
ulta
tions
; we i
ncre
asin
gly w
ork w
ith SE
Reg
iona
l PPN
Net
wor
k fo
r m
ore
regi
onal
con
sulta
tion
exer
cise
s; w
ritten
sub
miss
ions
as
wel
l - c
ould
be
simpl
y on
an
SPC
issue
or
a na
tiona
l or
regi
onal
(e
.g.
SE R
egio
nal
Ass
embl
y) w
here
we
mig
ht c
oord
inat
e w
ith
regi
onal
col
leag
ues;
App
endi
x 4:
Vie
ws o
n Co
nsul
tatio
ns /
Con
sulta
tion
Exam
ples
Nam
e of
PPN
:W
ickl
ow —
Exa
mpl
e
79
Thro
ugh
Mem
ber
New
s-bu
lletin
s, Em
ail
and
Face
book
rai
sed
awar
enes
s of 1
2 N
ation
al, 1
Reg
iona
l and
16
Loca
l Con
sulta
tions
.
In a
dditi
on, o
ur P
PN h
eld
Cons
ulta
tions
with
mem
ber g
roup
s an
d in
tere
sted
par
ties i
n re
latio
n to
1 N
ation
al, 1
Reg
iona
l and
4 L
ocal
Co
nsul
tatio
ns.
A re
pres
enta
tive
of o
ur P
PN a
tten
ded
mee
tings
in r
egar
d to
1
Loca
l and
1 N
ation
al C
onsu
ltatio
n.
Co.
Wic
klow
PPN
run
s an
ann
ual
cons
ulta
tion
with
mem
ber
grou
ps to
giv
e di
recti
on to
its A
nnua
l Wor
kpla
n.
Co.
Wic
klow
PPN
mad
e w
ritten
sub
miss
ions
to
3 N
ation
al,
1 Re
gion
al
and
10
Loca
l Co
nsul
tatio
ns.
Co.
Wic
klow
PP
N
Subm
issio
ns w
ere
mad
e to
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Wic
klow
Pol
icin
g Pl
an, B
ray
Are
a Pa
rtne
rshi
p an
d Co
. W
ickl
ow P
artn
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ans;
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rpor
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Plan
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klow
Cou
nty
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elop
men
t Pla
n; W
CC D
raft
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ge S
trat
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Dra
ft S
PC S
chem
e; L
etter
Re
WCC
Loc
al P
rope
rty
Tax
adju
stm
ent;
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Hea
lth C
heck
; PP
N
Use
r Gui
de R
evie
w; E
MRA
Reg
iona
l Spa
tial &
Eco
nom
ic S
trat
egy;
D
raft
Nati
onal
Vol
unte
erin
g St
rate
gy;
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klow
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