Agenda and minutes

_{Minutes of the previous meeting, which took place on 8th November 2022, were agreed by Members.}

·         New Committee Member, Mr. Martin Harte, Temple Bar Company

Welcome address: Cllr. Tom Brabazon (Chair)

·         New Committee Member, Ms. Lisa McKenna, McKenna and Co. Solrs, representing Dublin Chamber following resignation of Natalie McGuinness

Welcome address: Cllr. Tom Brabazon (Chair)

_{Welcome address by Chair to new Member.}

None received

_{None received.}

_{Copy of report was not provided in advance of the meeting in the ModGov pack}

_{Ciara O’hAodha updated Members. The Chair thanked the Presenter and opened the floor to questions and answers. Updated noted. Questions addressed.}

_{Action: Ciara O’hAodha agreed to provide Cllr. Freehill with copy of SPC presentation that was not included in the Modgov pack and to provide Cllr. Freehill with further details on European Funding Application Overview.  Ciara O’hAodha agreed to prepare comparison for Members on unsuccessful applications and evaluation process and submit at next EDE SPC meeting.  Ciara O’hAodha agreed to arrange a separate briefing/workshop for Members on regional impact and regional connection to European Funding.  Cllr. Freehill proposed that in light of no response to date, a reminder letter should issue to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform seeking meeting with Members regarding DCC’s submission to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan.  Chair agreed to this.}

_{Copy of report was provided in advance of the meeting in the ModGov pack}

_{Mary MacSweeney updated Members. The Chair thanked the Presenter and opened the floor to questions and answers.  Update noted. Questions addressed.} 

_{Action:  Mary MacSweeney to raise with Secretariat the need to connect the Eastern Regional Midlands Assembly (ERMA) with the DBEC Political Advisory Group, and seek to possibly have the EMRA attend next meeting to be hosted by DCU.}

_{Copy of report was not provided in advance of the meeting in the ModGov pack}

_{Ross Curley updated Members. The Chair thanked the Presenter and opened the floor to questions and answers.  None received.}

_{Action: Possible diary clash for 22/02/23 Joint LECP meeting – Mary MacSweeney/Ross Curley to review date.}

_{Copy of presentation was provided in advance of the meeting in the ModGov pack} 

_{Ross Curley and Norman Thompson updated Members. The Chair thanked the Presenters and opened the floor to questions and answers.  Chair commented on use of language in relation to some of the actions and lack of specific details.  Odran Reid welcomed the Plan.} 

_{Bernie Everard, SPADE}

_{Copy of presentation was provided in advance of the meeting in the Modgov pack.}

_{Bernie Everard updated Members.  The Chair thanked the Presenter and opened the floor to questions and answers.  Presentation noted and positively received by Members.}

·         Economic Development Office

·         Local Enterprise Office

·         Dublin.ie

·         Smart Dublin and Smart Cities

·         Your Dublin Your Voice Retail and Hospitality Findings

_{Copy of Management Reports were provided in advance of the meeting in the ModGov pack.}

_{Reports Noted and Questions Addressed.}

_{Action: Cllr. O’Driscoll and Cllr. Cooney requested further information on the appointment of the Night Time Economy Advisor and the Night Time Economy Plans.  Mary MacSweeney suggested that the Night Time Economy Advisor and pilot plans be tabled as possible agenda item for the April meeting of the EDE SPC.}

Response from Office of the Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in relation to Enterprise Hubs.

Next SPC Meeting: 25^th April 2023 (3.30pm to 5.30pm)

Venue: Hybrid Meeting – City Hall / Zoom

_None

Next SPC Meeting: 25^th April 2023 (3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Venue: City Hall / Hybrid

_{Action items for Progression:}