Agenda and minutes

_{Minutes of the previous meeting, which took place on 31st January 2023, were agreed by Members.}

None.

None received

None received.

_{Fanchea Gibson, Administrative Officer, International Relations} 

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

_{Copy of EPSO report was not provided in advance of the meeting in the Modgov pack, apologies received from Ciara O’hAodha who was unable to attend due to illness.}

_{Fanchea Gibson updated Members in relation to International Relations only. The Chair thanked the Presenter and opened the floor to questions and answers. Update noted and questions addressed.} 

_Action:

_{Mary MacSweeney agreed to contact Finance SPC regarding bed tax in the City and seek update which, once received, she will share with the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC.}

_{Barry Rogers, Tourism Unit Manager}

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

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

_{Mary MacSweeney, Acting Executive Manager} 

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

_{Mary MacSweeney advised that arising from a request from Cllr. Freehill at the EDE SPC meeting held on 31/1/23, Mary MacSweeney contacted the Secretariat to raise the need to connect the Eastern Regional Midlands Assembly (ERMA) with the DBEC Political Advisory Group, and sought to possibly have the EMRA attend the next meeting which is to be hosted by DCU. The Secretariat have advised that the next meeting of the Political Advisory Group will take place in July/August.   Mary MacSweeney updated the Members on current status and the Chair thanked the Presenter and opened the floor to questions and answers. Questions addressed.}

_Action:

_{Mary MacSweeney to raise the issue of Dublin Belfast connectivity and rail infrastructure issues at the next meeting of the Director of Services Group meeting.}

_{Ross Curley, Acting Senior Executive Officer}

_{Copy of update 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. Updated noted.  Questions addressed including the recent LCDC vacancy and filling of acting post.}

_{OCO Global / Eutopia – Judith O’Doherty}

_{Copy of presentation was not provided in advance of the meeting in the Modgov pack}

_{Judith O’Doherty updated Members. The Chair thanked the Presenter and opened the floor to questions and answers. Updated noted and presentation welcomed. Questions addressed.}

_{Steve O’Reilly, Rediscovery Centre}

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

_{Steve O’Reilly updated Members.  The Chair thanked the Presenter and opened the floor to questions and answers.  Event welcomed by members and possible livestreaming of the event was suggested.  Questions addressed.}

_{Ross Curley, acting Senior Executive Officer}

_{Copy of update was 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. Updated noted and concerns raised around expansive brief for one person, how the role would link into Office of City Recovery, Public Domain and Area Offices etc., issue of safety in the City was discussed and timelines on the advertisement and length of post.   Questions addressed.}

_{Norman Thompson, acting Senior Economic Development Officer}

_{Copy of report and brochure were provided in advance of the meeting in the Modgov pack}

_{Norman Thompson updated Members. The Chair thanked the Presenter and opened the floor to questions and answers. Updated noted and report and brochure welcomed by Members. Questions addressed.}

_Action:

_{Norman Thompson to provide Councillors with link to the brochure to enable further promotion and dissemination. See below:}

_{SoCircular Brochure (Featuring local social and circular or sustainable enterprises)}

_{SoCircular Summit Outcomes Report (Provides an account of insights shared by summit contributors)}

·         Economic Development Office

·         Local Enterprise Office

·         Dublin.ie

·         Smart Dublin & Smart Cities

_{a.       Economic Development Office}

_{b.       Local Enterprise Office}

_{c.        Dublin.ie}

_{d.       Smart Dublin and Smart Cities}

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

_{Reports Noted.}

Next SPC meeting: 12^th September 2023 (3.30pm to 5.30pm)

Venue: Hybrid Meeting – City Hall / Zoom

_{The Chair advised that Cllr. Freehill’s replacement would be co-opted at the City Council meeting and took the opportunity to thank her for her many years of service, commitment and dedication to the Council.}

_{Proposal put forward by Chair of the Finance SPC, Cllr. Séamas McGrattan, for Community Wealth Being to be tabled on the EDE SPC agenda for next meeting – Agreed by Chair and Members.}

Next SPC Meeting: 12^th September 2023 (3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Venue: City Hall / Hybrid

_{Action items for Progression:}