Agenda and minutes

Action: Agreed.

Matters arising: None

Action: Noted.

A brief overview of the Community Monuments Fund and its projects was provided. Updates were provided on the 9 projects relating to Parks and the Archaeology sections as well as the community led Drimnagh Castle project.  Clontarf Graveyard is included in the 2022 programme as it requires urgent works.  The deadline for applications was the 15^th February and no further applications can be submitted. Parks are considering options relating to the site of a castle in Le Fanu Park Ballyfermot. A map of all monuments and archaeological sites can be found on www.archaeology.ie

Action: Noted.

“Can the manager please give a full report on what efforts to date DCC have progressed to ensure the long awaiting central library for Dublin at the old Scoil Mhuire Building in Parnell Square Dublin 1 The anticipated costs, funding arrangements and commencement / completion dates”

Action: Agreed.  Update to be provided to this committee at every second meeting.

“That this SPC calls for a strategic audit of public green space to be conducted and broken down by square metres per inhabitant in each electoral ward. This audit should be completed and presented to the July SPC so as to inform the Executive and Elected Members prior to the adoption of the 2022-2028 Development Plan.”

Cllr.  Freehill agreed to propose the motion in the absence of Cllr. Moriarty.  Parks will give a presentation to this committee at its July meeting. Information requested in this motion is available at the following link:

https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/parks/strategies-and-policies/parks-strategy

Action: Agreed.

The geographic spread of grants was discussed as well as the issue of artists living and working locally. 

Action: Noted.  Interim findings will issue to committee in the summer.

Irish language tour is in development.  Iseult Byrne will liaise with Julian de Spáinn to identify opportunities to include the Irish culture and language.

Action: Noted.

The following issues were discussed:

·         500 seater venue: 3-5 year project.  It was suggested this should be a multi-purpose venue.

·         Outdoor Events: A requirement for sustainable energy is included in Outdoor Events Framework.

·         Chatham Street Premises: 11 month license has been granted while a permanent use for the business is investigated. The premises remains in cultural use. This license prevents the building from becoming vacant while also catering for groups who require the use of a venue.

Action: Noted.

Action: Noted. 

Action: Noted. 

Action: Noted. Presentation from Ballyfermot Youth Service in relation to the skateboarding park to be included on the next agenda of this committee.

Action: Noted.

Action: Noted.

Action: Noted.  Libraries will issue a written response to query regarding the Swan bollard.

Action: Noted. 

Action: Noted. 

Action: Noted.  New City Development Plan provides a definition of cultural space and the protection of these spaces.

The following issues were discussed:

·         Lord Mayor & Chairperson to write to the Minster regarding the non-compliance of Irish Water to honour their requirement of 1% contribution to the Arts

·         Liberties Creative Campus: this is a 3-5 year project.

·         Chairperson to circulate information regarding a Town hall meeting to discuss cultural infrastructure similar to meetings held in Manchester. Lord Mayor will see if there is any opportunity to discuss this matter with the Manchester delegation when they visit Dublin at the end of March.