Members of Committees and Subsidiary Bodies 2011

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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)

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 ShortallCllr 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 MilleaCllr 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 BrettCllr 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 FitzpatrickCllr 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 BrennanCllr 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 ManningCllr 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 Betty ManningCllr. 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 Betty ManningCllr. 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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