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2015 Annual Report Cork City Council 2015 Annual Report Annual Report 2015 1 2 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2015 3 Vision Statement: CONTENTS: Cork City Council is a dynamic, 06 Foreword by Lord Mayor & Chief Executive 07 Members of Cork City Council responsive and inclusive organisation leading a prosperous 10 Committees 14 Senior Management Team and sustainable city. 15 Conferences 16 Meetings 19 City Architect’s Department 23 Corporate and External Affairs 29 Environment and Recreation 31 Housing and Community 35 ICT and Business Services 39 Human Resource Management and Organisational Reform 43 Strategic Planning, Economic Development and Enterprise 49 Roads and Transportation 53 Financial Statements 59 Recruitment Information 63 Performance Indicators 4 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2015 5 FOREWORD BY LORD MAYOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF CORK CITY COUNCIL Foreword by Lord Mayor and Chief Executive Members of Cork City Council 2015 - elected at Local Elections May 2014 Cork City South West Local Electoral Area 2015 saw an improvement and recovery in the with the relevant stakeholders in the City, and are local economy, and the long spoken of “Green recognition that many of the positive initiatives Shoots of Recovery” seem finally to be taking undertaken in the city centre in recent times, are now hold. Work continued apace at 1 Albert Quay. The coming to fruition. 170,000 square foot landmark building will be the country’s “Smartest Building” and one of the most 2015 saw the finalisation of “Growing Tourism in environmentally friendly. Lead tenant Tyco employ Cork-A Collective Strategy”, a joint strategic tourism over 500 people at their Global Headquarters at 1 development project between Cork City and County Albert Quay. Councils, supported by Fáilte Ireland, Tourism Ireland and industry stakeholders. Tourism is a The announcement in November by computer giant crucial sector in the national and regional economy. Cllr. John Buttimer Cllr. Henry Cremin Cllr. Mary Shields Apple of the extension of its Hollyhill Campus with Cork attracts approximately 17.5% of all overseas Fine Gael Sinn Féin Fianna Fáil the provision of 1,000 additional jobs by mid 2017 was visitors who come to Ireland. Tourism figures year 25 Benvoirlich Estate, 36 Greenfields, Parkway 48 Halldene Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork Drive, Model Farm Road, Cork Bishopstown, Cork a welcome endorsement of Cork and an important on year have been improving and it is essential that and positive day for the city. This investment will Cork capitalises on this trend. There is a tremendous provide excellent employment opportunities in Cork opportunity for Cork to become a “must visit” and proves once again that Cork City is a premier destination, and generate significant revenue for the location for investment having the infrastructure and local economy, and do this in a sustainable manner. talented workforce required by global multinationals In this context it is envisaged that Local Authorities and is a resounding endorsement of the facilities and will continue to act as the primary developers of people of Cork. public tourism infrastructure, continue to progress tourism product development with the support We welcome the establishment of CORE, the of Fáilte Ireland, support community and local City Centre Partnership, which was a key initiatives with regards to major national tourism Cllr. Fergal Dennehy Cllr. P.J. Hourican Cllr. Thomas Moloney recommendation in our City Centre Strategy. This initiatives, and provide a support network through Fianna Fáil Fine Gael Non-Party collaboration will see all city centre stakeholders the Local Enterprise Offices in terms of advice and “Pallasmore” 20 Fremont Drive, Melbourn, 18 Elm Road, Togher, Cork focusing together on the city centre, strategically support. 35 Deanwood Avenue, Bishopstown, Cork and operationally, and working to ensure that Togher, Cork opportunities are maximised and the city centre We would like to take this opportunity to extend Cork City South Central Local Electoral Area achieves and surpasses its enormous potential. our sincere thanks and appreciation to all elected members and staff of the Council for their hard work 2015 was a successful year for the Council and the and dedication throughout the year. We look forward City with the work we do and various initiatives to your continued support in 2016. that the Council either spearheads or is involved with, recognised with a number of awards. The major awards received included the Great Street Award 2016, which saw Oliver Plunkett Street being announced as the winner, The Purple Flag Award, an international accreditation awarded to city and Cllr. Mick Finn Cllr. Fiona Kerins Cllr. Paudie Dineen town centres that meet or surpass the standards of Non-Party Sinn Féin Non- Party excellence in managing the evening and night time 6 Annmount, Friars Walk, Cork 25 Hillview Estate, 31 Quaker Road, Cork economy and the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Ballyphehane, Cork Local Government Award. The Council nominated four community initiatives for Pride of Place 2015. The Pride of Place competition aims to recognise the involvement of the local community in all aspects of rural and urban regeneration, including promoting social cohesion, heritage and environmental awareness. Ballyphehane Community Association Lord Mayor of Cork Chief Executive won the population category neighbourhoods 1000- Cllr. Chris O’Leary Ann Doherty 2000. Meitheal Mara – Bádoireacht Initiative won young people in the community award and Friendly Call were runners up in the age friendly community Cllr. Tom O’Driscoll Cllr. Seán Martin Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil initiatives. The awards are a testament to the hard 95 Fr. Dominic Road, 9 Heatherton Park, South work of the City Council staff, and their engagement Ballyphehane, Cork Douglas Road, Turners Cross, Cork 6 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2015 7 MEMBERS OF CORK CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF CORK CITY COUNCIL Members of Cork City Council 2015 - Elected at Local Elections May 2014 Members of Cork City Council 2015 - Elected at Local Elections May 2014 Cork City North Central Local Electoral Area Cork City North East Local Electoral Area Cllr. Stephen Cunningham, Cllr. Ted Tynan Sinn Féin Workers Party Cllr. Thomas Gould Cllr. Mick Barry Cllr. Kenneth Noel O’Flynn, 189 Silversprings Court, 155 Silversprings Lawn, Sinn Féin Anti Austerity Alliance Fianna Fáil Tivoli, Cork Tivoli, Cork 121 Cathedral Road, 6 Seminary Villas, Kilnap, Old Mallow Road, Gurranabraher, Cork Blackpool, Cork Blackpool, Cork Cllr. Tim Brosnan Cllr. Joe Kavanagh Fianna Fáil Fine Gael Cllr. Lil O’Donnell Cllr. John Sheehan 7 St. Christopher’s Road, Carrigmore, Middle Anti Austerity Alliance Fianna Fáil Montenotte, Cork Glanmire Road, Cork 38 Blarney Street, Cork 83 Thomas Davis Street, Blackpool, Cork Cork City South East Local Electoral Area Cork City North West Local Electoral Area Cllr. Kieran McCarthy Cllr. Chris O’Leary Cllr. Des Cahill Cllr. Laura McGonigle Non-Party Sinn Féin Fine Gael Fine Gael Richmond Villa, Douglas 17 Loughmahon Road, 5 Maryville, Ballintemple, 9, Kilbrack Grove, Skehard Road, Cork Mahon, Cork Cork Road, Cork. Cllr. Mick Nugent Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald Cllr. Kenneth Collins Cllr. Marion O’Sullivan Sinn Féin Fianna Fáil Sinn Féin Anti Austerity Alliance 56 Meadow Park Lawn, The Bungalow, Harbour 149 Farranferris Avenue, 38 Hollymount, Harbour Ballyvolane, Cork. View Road, Hollyhill, Cork Farranree, Cork View Road, Cork Cllr. Terry Shannon Cllr. Nicholas O’Keeffe Cllr. Shane O’Shea Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Sinn Féin 33 Lake Lawn, Well Road, 57 Meadowgrove Estate, 37 Moss Lane, Riverway, Douglas, Cork Convent Road, South Douglas Road, Cork Blackrock, Cork 8 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2015 9 MEMBERSHIP OF BOARDS/COMMITEES 2015 MEMBERSHIP OF BOARDS/COMMITEES 2015 Membership of Boards/Commitees 2015 Housing & Community Strategic Policy Cllr. Fiona Kerins Cllr. Joe Kavanagh Association of Irish Local Government Committee Cllr. Shane O’Shea Cllr. Paudie Dineen Cllr. Terry Shannon Cllr. Seán Martin Cllr. Paudie Dineen Cllr. Kieran McCarthy Cllr. Seán Martin Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald Cllr. Thomas Moloney Cllr. Lil O’Donnell Cllr. Kenneth Noel O’Flynn Cllr. Henry Cremin Cllr. Kieran McCarthy Cllr. Mick Barry Cllr. Chris O’Leary Cllr. Mick Nugent Cllr. Marion O’Sullivan Cllr. Mick Nugent Cllr. Mick Finn Cllr. Mick Barry Tourism, Arts & Culture Functional Committee Cllr. John Buttimer Cllr. Mick Barry Cllr. Tim Brosnan Roads & Transportation Functional Committee Cllr. Nicholas O’Keeffe Local Authority Members Association Roads & Transportation Strategic Policy Cllr. Tim Brosnan Cllr. Fergal Dennehy Cllr. Terry Shannon Committee Cllr. Terry Shannon Cllr. Kenneth Noel O’Flynn Cllr. Kenneth O’Flynn Cllr. Seán Martin Cllr. Mick Nugent E.C.A.D. (European Cities Against Drugs) Cllr. John Sheehan Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald Cllr. Fiona Kerins Cllr. Mary Shields Cllr. Kenneth Collins Cllr. Tom O’Driscoll Cllr. Henry Cremin Cllr. Fiona Kerins Cllr. John Buttimer Cllr. Kenneth Collins Board of Cork City Partnership Cllr. Laura McGonigle Cllr. Joe Kavanagh Cllr. P.J. Hourican Cllr. Nicholas O’Keeffe Cllr. Marion O’Sullivan Cllr. Laura McGonigle Cllr. Joe Kavanagh Cllr. Kenneth Noel O’Flynn Cllr. Henry Cremin Cllr. Laura McGonigle Cllr. Henry Cremin Environment & Recreation Strategic Policy Cllr. Kenneth Collins Cllr. Mick Finn Committee Cllr. Chris O’Leary Cllr. Thomas Moloney Joint Policing Committee Cllr. Stephen Cunningham Cllr. Kieran McCarthy Cllr. Terry Shannon Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald
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