Annual Budget 2012 - pdf - Fingal County Council

for 2020 have already been exceeded in the latest
Census. The case for this strategic investment in the
interests of the wider city region remains justified
and will become more urgent as access to the national
airport reduces further in its absence. The case for a
review of the decision to delay will continue to be
pursued at every opportune time.
CONCLUSION
The Budget that I am presenting to the Members
shows projected expenditure of €221.6m. It is a
comprehensive Budget and represents in my view,
a reasonable balance between maintaining essential
services and social supports, while ensuring that the
imposition on our business sector continues to be
restricted.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to thank the Mayor, Councillor Gerry
McGuire and his predecessor Councillor Ken
Farrell and each of the Members of the Council for
their co-operation and support on so many issues
during 2011. I look forward to a continuation of
this co-operation in 2012. I would also like to thank
the Members of the Corporate Policy Group for
their co-operation and assistance in formulating the
Budget.
I would like to pay tribute to all the staff for their
commitment and enthusiasm in the delivery of
services to the people of Fingal. I would also like
to thank Pat Keane and all staff involved in the
preparation of this Budget.
The provisions contained in the Budget will
enable the Council to meet its commitments
and to maintain, at a reasonable standard, the
public services, for the maintenance of which,
Fingal County Council as a Local Authority, is
responsible.
I recommend the Budget for adoption.
David O’Connor
COUNTY MANAGER