Members of Committees and Subsidiary Bodies 2011

There is a legal obligation on Local Authorities to establish certain Committees such as Strategic Policy Committees. Local Authorities have discretionary authority to establish other committees so as to assist them in performing their roles as elected members.

Listed below are:

Strategic Policy Committees (SPC)
City Of Kilkenny Municipal Policy Committee (MPC)
Kilkenny County Joint Policing Committee
Kilkenny City Joint Policing Committee
Electoral Area Committees

Strategic Policy Committees (SPC)

Kilkenny County Council has established 5 Strategic Policy Committees to assist the elected Council in the formation of policy.

These five strategic policy committees are:
1. Forward Planning and Development Policy
2. Infrastructure, Transportation, Water Services & Other
3. Environmental Policy, Fire Services & Emergency Planning
4. Housing & Social Policy
5. Community & Social Policy, Arts, Culture, Heritage, Tourism & Education

The Committee representation & reports for 2011 are as follows:

Committee 1	Forward Planning and Development Policy	4 meetings in 2011
CHAIRPERSON	Cllr Maurice Shortall, 42 Maryville, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny
MEMBERS	Cllr Pat Dunphy, Ballygorey, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny Cllr Anne-Maria Irish, Nicholastown, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny Cllr Fidelis Doherty, Ballyfacey, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny Cllr Jane Galway, Rathcusack, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny Cllr Michael O'Brien, Friarshill, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny Cllr Sean Treacy, Coolroebeg, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny Borough Council Member - Seán Ó hArgáin Business/Commercial - Alison McGrath, Kilkenny Chamber Construction and Industry - Denis Guilfoyle, Construction Industry Federation Environmental - Cóilín Ó Drisceoil, Kilkenny Archeology Community and Voluntary - John Burke Turkstown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny Agriculture - Kevin Connolly, Coolmore, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny
REPORT SUMMARY	Review of the Retail Strategy Core Strategy - Variation No.2 to Kilkenny County Development Plan 2008-2014 The 2014-2020 County Development Plan Wind Energy Strategy Local Area Plans Update Unfinished Housing Developments & Taking in Charge Quarries - Section 261A of the Planning and Development Act 2000

Committee 2	Infrastructure, Transportation, Water Services & Other	4 meetings in 2011
CHAIRPERSON	Cllr Pat Millea, Gaulstown, Tullaroan, Co. Kilkenny (056 7769182)
MEMBERS	Cllr John Brennan, Crutt, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (056 4442319) Cllr Fidelis Doherty, Ballyfacey, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny (051 880310) Cllr Jane Galway, Rathcusack, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny (086 3655314) Cllr Malcolm Noonan, 35 Fr. Murphy Square, Kilkenny (056 7723276) Cllr Matt Doran, Shrughwadda, Kilmoganny (051 648220) Business and Employers - Cormac O'Sullivan, Haggard Road, Kells, Co Kilkenny Trade Union - Denis Hynes, SIPTU, Patrick Street, Kilkenny Environmental Pillar - Ann Gibbons, Kilree House, Kilkenny Community and Voluntary - Paul Corcoran, Ballyfoyle, Co Kilkenny Agriculture - Michael Rice, Greenridge, Kilkenny
REPORT SUMMARY	Winter Maintenance Road Safety Plan Road Works Scheme-Local discretion Presentation on Releasing Water Quality Information Traffic Calming Review Pavement Management System-Overview Rural Broadband Flood Relief Schemes in County Kilkenny Smarter Travel Review of Preliminary Flood Risk Assessment Considered proposed Laois-Kilkenny Reinforcement Project (Electricity Transmission Scheme) Bus Stop Accessibility Programme

Committee 3	Environmental Policy, Fire Services & Emergency Planning	4 meetings in 2011
CHAIRPERSON	Cllr Martin Brett, Derdimus, Tennypark, Kilkenny (056 7761116)
MEMBERS	Cllr Paul Cuddihy, Granges Road, Kilkenny 087 9931484 Cllr Tom Maher, Broadmore, Callan, Co. Kilkenny 056 7725234 Cllr Anne-Maria Irish, Nicholastown, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny 051 851483 Cllr Mary Hilda Cavanagh, Whiteswall, Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny 0505 46419 Cllr Eamonn Aylward, Ballynooney, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny 051 898975 Business/Commercial - Vacant Environmental Pillar - Pat Durkan, 5 Riverview, Kilkenny Community and Voluntary - Sean Fitzpatrick, Ballynamanna Road, Rathmoyle, Kilkenny Agriculture - John Bambrick, Mallardstown, Callan, Co. Kilkenny
REPORT SUMMARY	Waste Management Environment Enforcement Plan Landfill Levy Rate Increase Litter Management Plan Name & Shame Policy National Waste Policy (Towards a new national waste policy) - SPC submission to DECLG Packaging Levy - SPC submission to DECLG Restructuring of the household refuse collection service - SPC submission to DECLG South East Region Waste Management Plan Water Quality River Water Quality Bathing Water Quality Kilkenny Fire Rescue Service New Developments - Equipment Severe Weather Planning "Be Winter Ready" Training
	Other Climate Change Casual Trading Four submissions were made to the DECLG on national public consultations issues: Climate Change Bill National Waste Policy (Towards a new national waste policy) Packaging Levy Restructuring of the household refuse collection service

Committee 4	Housing & Social Policy	4 meetings in 2011
CHAIRPERSON	Cllr Marie Fitzpatrick, 64 Bishop Birch Place, Kilkenny (056 7764438)
MEMBERS	Cllr Betty Manning, Castle Road, Kilkenny (056 7721096) Cllr Catherine Connery, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny (056 7767692) Cllr William Ireland, Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny (056 7727668) Cllr Cora Long, Ballygriffin, Carrigeen, Via Waterford, (051 897894) Cllr Andrew McGuinness, Constituency Office, O'Loughlin Road (056 7770672) Construction and Industry - Ivan Shannon, CIF Community and Voluntary - Sean Butler, 46 Friary Walk, Callan, Co Kilkenny Trade Union - Yvonne Moriarity Agriculture - Elizabeth Regan
REPORT SUMMARY	New Allocations Policy Review of Traveller Accommodation programme including Traveller Census Social Housing Investment Programme Social Housing Supports System

Committee 5	Community & Social Policy, Arts, Culture, Heritage, Tourism & Education	3 meetings in 2011
CHAIRPERSON	Cllr John Brennan, Crutt, Clogh, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny (056 4442319)
MEMBERS	Cllr Paul Cuddihy, Granges Road, Kilkenny (087 9931484) Cllr Tommy Prendergast, 3 St Oliver Plunkett Avenue, Tinnahinch (059 9724770) Cllr Pat Crowley, Kilmoganny, Co Kilkenny (056 772831) Cllr Tomas Breathnach, Forge Road, Narabane, Kilmacow (051 885483) Cllr John Coonan, 17 Willow Close, Ardnore, Kilkenny (056 7762398) Borough Council Rep - Cllr. D Fitzgerald Business and Employers - Roisin McQuillan, Kilkenny Business Womens Network Environmental Pillar - Patrick Walsh, Willmount House, Piltown, Co Kilkenny Community and Voluntary - Breda McDonald, Ballintleg, Mullinavat, Co.Kilkenny
REPORT SUMMARY	Updates by Heritage Officer on 2011 projects Updates by Arts Officer on 2011 projects Library Development Plan Review Kilkenny Sports Partnership Community & Cultural Facilities Capital Scheme Age Friendly County Programme Comhairle na nOg programme Kilkenny Archive Project

City Of Kilkenny Municipal Policy Committee (MPC)

Kilkenny Borough Council has established a Municipal Policy Committee. Its membership & report for 2011 is as follows:

	City Of Kilkenny Municipal Policy Committee (MPC)	1 meeting in 2011
CHAIRPERSON	Cllr Betty Manning, Castle Road, Kilkenny 056 7721096
MEMBERS	Cllr. David Fitzgerald, Mayor, 24, Patrick Street, Kilkenny. Elected Member Cllr. Paul Cuddihy, Granges Road, Kilkenny. Elected Member Cllr. Kathleen Funchion, 28, Whitescastle, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny. Elected Member Cllr. Seán Ó hArgáin, "Sceilg", Greenshill, Kilkenny. Elected Member
	Fr. Nicholas Flavin, Kilkenny Community and Voluntary Forum, Millennium Court, Hebron Road, Kilkenny. Community & Voluntary Forum Representative Mr. Pat Henderson, Talbots Inch Village, Freshford Road, Kilkenny. Sports Representative Mr. Eamon Langton, Sion Road, Kilkenny. Tourism Representative Mr. Joe Ledwidge, "Old Bekwai",Dunningstown Road, Kilkenny. Heritage Representative Mr. Jim Flynn, Kilkenny Café, Market Cross, Kilkenny. Kilkenny Business Representative
REPORT SUMMARY	Protocol for use of the Parade Civic Space Casual Trading Parks Bye Laws MPC Work Programme

Kilkenny County Joint Policing Committee

Kilkenny County Council has established a Joint Policing Committee. Its membership & report for 2011 is as follows:

	Kilkenny County Joint Policing Committee	4 meetings in 2011
CHAIRPERSON	Cllr. Paul Cuddihy, Granges Road, Kilkenny
MEMBERS	Cllr. Maurice Shortall, 42 Maryville, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Catherine Connery, Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Marie Fitzpatrick, 64 Bishop Birch Place, Kilkenny. Cllr. Matt Doran, Shrughawadda, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. William Ireland, Danesfort, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Tom Maher, Broadmore,Callan, Co. Kilkenny. Senator Pat O'Neill, Ballyredding, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Tommy Prendergast, 3 St. Oliver Plunkett Road, Tinnahinch, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Michael O'Brien, Friarshill, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Sean Treacy, Coolroebeg, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Cora Long, Ballygriffin, Carrigeen, Via Waterford, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Pat Dunphy, Ballygorey, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Anne Maria Irish, Nicholastown, Slieverue, Co. Kilkenny.
	Cllr. Eamon Aylward, Ballynooney, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Fidelis Doherty, Ballyfacey, Glenmore, Co. Kilkenny. Cllr. Tomas Breathnach, Forge Road, Narabane, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny. Superintendent, Kevin Dolan, Thomastown Garda Station, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Chief Superintendent M.McGarry, Thomastown Garda Station, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. Mr. John Burke, Turkstown, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Ms. Mary Egan, Tullahought, Windgap, Co. Kilkenny. Mr. Gerard Ferris, Ardra, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny. Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Constituency Office, 1 High Street, Kilkenny. Mr. John McGuinness, T.D., Constituency Office, O'Loughlin Road, Kilkenny. Deputy Ann Phelan, T.D., Brandondale, Graignamanagh, Co. Kilkenny. Deputy John Paul Phelan, T.D., Smithstown, Tullogher, Co. Kilkenny. Mr. Pat Deering, T.D., Rathvilly, Co. Carlow. Cllr. Jane Galway, Rathcusack, Bennettsbridge, Co. Kilkenny.
REPORT SUMMARY	CCTV in Kilkenny City Anti Social Behaviour & Vandalism at Public Amenity Areas Alcohol Bye-Laws Traffic Management Issues/Speed Limits Litter & Environmental Issues National Drugs Strategy Public Order Sub-Committee Report Community Alert Joint Policing Annual Report

Kilkenny City Joint Policing Committee

Kilkenny Borough Council has established a Joint Policing Committee. Its membership & report for 2011 is as follows:

	Kilkenny City Joint Policing Committee	3 meetings in 2011
CHAIRPERSON	Cllr. Paul Cuddihy, Granges Road, Kilkenny
MEMBERS	Cllr. David Fitzgerald, Mayor 24, Patrick Street, Kilkenny Cllr. Betty Manning Castle Road, Kilkenny Cllr. Martin Brett, Derdimus, Tennypark, Kilkenny Cllr. Andrew McGuinness, Constitutency Office, O'Loughlin Road, Kilkenny Cllr. Joe Reidy, Parliament House, Parliament Street, Kilkenny Cllr. John Coonan, 17 Willow Close, Kilkenny Cllr. Joe Malone, 11 Maiden Hill Estate, Kilkenny Cllr. Kathleen Funchion, 28 Whitescastle, Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny Cllr. Malcolm Noonan, 35 Fr. Murphy Square, Kilkenny Cllr. Marie Fitzpatrick, 64 Bishop Birch Place, Kilkenny Cllr. Seán Ó hArgáin, "Sceilg", Greenshill, Kilkenny
	Deputy Phil Hogan, T.D. Constituency Office, New Street, Kilkenny Deputy Ann Phelan, T.D. Brandondale, Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny Deputy John McGuinness T.D, Constituency Office, O'Loughlin Road, Kilkenny Deputy Patrick Deering, T.D. Ballyoliver, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow Chief Superintendent Michael McGarry, Thomastown Garda Station, Thomastown Superintendent Michael Nevin, Kilkenny Garda Station, Dominic Street, Kilkenny Inspector Liam Connolly, Kilkenny Garda Station, Dominic Street, Kilkenny Mr. Pat McAuley, 40 Connolly Street, Kilkenny Ms. Enya Kennedy, Wolfe Tone House, Wolfe Tone Street, Kilkenny Mr. Joseph Mguni, 14 Oakwood Court, Parcnagown, Kilkenny Ms. Martina Comerford, Rapid Co-Coordinator, C & E Dept County Council
REPORT SUMMARY	Crime, Drugs and Public Order: Drug Problems in Kilkenny City Safety of people in their homes Drug Awareness Week Role of the Joint Policing Committee in assisting the Drugs Task Force Community Engagement: CCTV Turnaround time of Local Authority Houses Statistics in relation to domestic violence "Victim Assist" Programme Traffic: Road Safety Issues Inter Schools Quiz Statistics in relation to drink driving, speeding and seat belt offences Provision and use of cycle lanes within the City

Electoral Area Committees

Five Area Committees have been established. Members elected to Kilkenny County Council from the 5 Electoral Areas are members of their respective Area Committee.

The Area Committees are;

Ballyragget Electoral Area Committee
Callan Electoral Area Committee
Kilkenny Electoral Area Committee
Thomastown Electoral Area Committee
Piltown Electoral Area Committee

A number of other Committees have also been established;

Traveller Accommodation Committee
Woodstock Restoration Committee
Rural Water Monitoring Committee

Both Authorities are also represented on numerous bodies and external committees;

County Development Board
Irish Public Bodies Mutual Insurance
Goul Joint Drainage Committee
County Enterprise Board
Leader Partnership
Local Authorities Members Association
Association of Municipal Authorities of Ireland
South East Regional Authority
RAPID Area Implementation Team
Vocational Educational Committee
Kilkenny Tourism Committee
Watergate Theatre
Irish Water Safety Association
Regional Health Forum- South
Carlow Kilkenny Energy Agency

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