Agenda and minutes

Order-Minutes Agreed

_{The chair welcomed Keelin Fagan, Head of Dublin, Fáilte Ireland. Ms, Fagan presented on the Dublin Tourism Promotional Strategy.}

_{There was a brief time of Q&A in which councillors queried what promotional aspects were being used regarding: transport options for tourists on arrival to Dublin, travel cards, repeat tourist visits, brexit issues, passport control in Dublin airport, hotel average cost per room and if there are any negatives from the tourism survey etc. Ms. Fagan addressed all questions and advised that the strategies in place will address these.}

_{The chair welcomed Jason Taylor, Executive Planner, DCC Docklands. Mr. Taylor extended apologies for Ms. Deirdre Scully, Senior Planner, DCC Docklands and also the quality of the presentation as it may be hard to view. Mr. Taylor gave a presentation on the Dublin Docklands Water Animation Strategy. Councillors expressed their questions regarding the bridge at Spencer Dock, the sewerage/pollution issue in the rivers and canals, and also who takes responsibility for these particular issues. Mr. Taylor advised that the bridge in question would be the responsibility of DCC and also advised that he would take note of the councillors concerns and pass them to Ms. Deirdre Scully regarding pollution and sewerage issues in the water. The chair requested that two particular maps be circulated by hardcopy or via email to members. Mr. Taylor agreed.}

_{The chair welcomed Mr. John Boyle, Waterways Ireland. Mr. Boyle presented on the Dublin Canals Strategy and in particular the Docklands area. Questions raised by SPC members - to Mr. Boyle were in regards to water quality, signage on the greenways and also keeping the environmental aspects intact. Mr. Boyle answered all questions and advised there are currently plans in place for nationwide signage for greenways and environmental processes are in place. Mr. Boyle also stated in regard to the Grand Canal Water Basin plan, that the aim is to have it completed within the next three years and to have the treatment programme of works completed by 2020.}

_{Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, Chief Executive, ITIC gave a brief overview and presentation on the Irish Tourism Industry Confederation.}

_{Mr. Kevin Meade, Senior Executive Office, DCC reported on the Casual Trading bye laws and proposed that the SPC members put forward the new updated bye laws for adaption at the next city council meeting. This was agreed.}

_{Mr. O’Gara gave a brief update on brexit issues.}

Ø  Dublin.ie – Digital Asset Management System (DAM)

Ø  International Relations -

Ø  Economic Development Office – FutureScope 2018

Ø  Local Enterprise Office – Agile Innovation Fund

_{Ms. Kelly advised the committee on the new International Relations Framework for DCC, which is a five year plan.}

_{Ms. Kelly welcomes any feedback on the plan and can be contacted via email. Mr. Swift highlighted the new Agile Innovation Fund which is available from the Local Enterprise Office. Mr O’Gara advised the committee about the Digital Asset Management System which is being constructed by Dublin.ie to collate images and videos into a central platform. This platform will be available for use by DCC staff regarding events and publications.}

_{Mr O’Gara also advised on the Futurescope 2018 conference which was a very successful event that involved DCC as a strategic partner. At the conference, the DCC stand was represented by Economic Development, Local Enterprise Office, Dublin.ie and Smart Cities. Ms. Brophy advocated that a marketing strategy for Dublin.ie be pushed as it is a huge asset to have. The chair and manager both agreed with this.}