Annual Report 2005 - English Version ( pdf file - 3340 kb in size)

Limerick County Council Annual Report 2005Members reviewed and discussed the conditionsfor allocation of the Arts Grants, including newcriteria for the awarding of a grant to an individual ororganisation. The consequences of these changes willensure all successful applications will have to havean arts focus and fulfill the criteria. Funding will nowbe more realistic and the whole process will be muchmore straightforward and transparent.Two delegates from County Limerick Comhairle na nÓg2005 reported on the issues of drug and alcohol misuseand facilities for young people at the June meeting.Status reports were provided on Limerick CountyCouncil’s Community, Sports and Cultural GrantsScheme and members also received an update onCounty & Group Broadband Schemes.A County Play Plan that aims to increase opportunitiesfor children to play and be active was presentedto members for consideration. The Play Plan isa co-ordinated approach involving a number oforganisations and aims to meet local expressed needsin the delivery of play facilities. Currently, the levelsof physical activity and participation in sport amongprimary and secondary schoolchildren are belowrecommended levels and need to be increased.Members were also given a presentation on theBarcelona Declaration that aims to create a moreinclusive society for people with disabilities. TheBarcelona Declaration obliges Local Authoritiesto undertake work and develop new policies andprocedures in a number of areas to ensure the rights ofpeople with disabilities.In December the SPC received information onthe review of Limerick County DevelopmentBoard’s Strategy for Economic, Social and CulturalDevelopment of County Limerick.The review focused on a limited number of keypriorities and actions over the period 2006 -2008. Theactions will be integrative in nature and aim to havea more joined-up approach to local service deliveryinvolving the relevant agencies and organisations.Transportation and Infrastructural SPC:Chairperson: Councillor Ml. CollinsMembers: Councillor R. Brennan.Councillor B. Teefy.Councillor P. McAuliffe.Councillor N. Collins.Councillor J. Gallahue.Councillor K. Sheahan.Councillor L. Galvin.Councillor J. Houlihan.Councillor K. O’Donnell.Councillor T. Neville.Councillor M. Jackman.Sectoral RepresentativesDevelopment/Construction & Business/Commercial- Mr. John McInerney, PJ Hegarty & Sons Ltd.,Mount Kennett Place, Limerick.- Mr. Peter Ryan, Director, Argosea Services,25 William Street, Limerick.Community & Voluntary, including Environment,Conservation, Culture and Disadvantaged- Mr. Sean Donovan, Loughill CommunityDevelopment Association, Loughill West,Co. Limerick.- Mr. Denis McAuliffe, Great Southern Trail Ltd.,Meenoline South, Templeglantine, Co. Limerick.Agriculture/Farming- Mr. Aidan Gleeson, Coolaemy, Ballyorgan,Co. Limerick.Trade Union- Mr. William Davoren, SIPTU, Doon House, Elm Park,Clarina, Co. Limerick.Transportation & Infrastructural SPC:The Council’s Transportation & InfrastructuralStrategic Policy Committee met on five occasions in2005. Items discussed by the Committee include:1. Speed Limits2. Traffic Calming3. Public Lighting4. Code of practice for the management of the supplyof water.5. Policy in relation to Water Services infrastructurewithin new developments6. Signposting10