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2015-2019 Corporate Plan
Contents 1. Welcome Foreword by Cathaoirleach - Michael FitzGerald 4 Foreword by Chief Executive - Joe MacGrath 5 2. About the Corporate Plan 2.1 What is the Corporate Plan? 7 2.2 Context of the Plan 8 2.3 Vision Statement 10 2.4 How Do We Work 12 3. Vision for Tipperary County Council 3.1 Strong Economy 16 3.2 Quality of Life 18 3.3 Quality Environment 20 4. Monitoring & Implementation 22 Appendices Appendix 1: List of Elected Councillors by Municipal District 24 Appendix 2: List of Strategic Policy Committees & members 28 Appendix 3: Political & Management Organisational Structure 30 Appendix 4: Achievements 32
Page 4 Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
Foreword - Cathaoirleach Foreword - Chief Executive
A significant The downturn in the economy
presented us with significant
This Corporate Plan The objectives of the Corporate Plan
will be delivered by the Cathaoirleach
milestone in the challenges, and the new council has serves as Tipperary and Councillors in conjunction with the
adapted accordingly by reducing our Council’s staff and we will utilise all our
history of Local cost base, becoming more efficient
County Council’s resources to develop Tipperary as an
Government in County and positioning Tipperary as ‘open for Strategic framework excellent place to live, work and invest.
business’ as we return to economic
Tipperary was marked vitality. There is therefore, a new for action during the We seek to produce a written
in June 2014 when challenge to identify and support
ideas and opportunities, to remain
lifetime of this Council statement on what objectives we
aim to achieve over the period of
10 local authorities as an outward looking county while and will act as the the plan, the supporting strategies
maintaining our ability to be responsive adopted to achieve these aims and
in Tipperary were to the needs of the people we serve.
driver for economic the mechanisms for implementing,
merged into one The Plan identifies how important it is development, social monitoring, review and adjustment.
that staff, elected members, and our
unified organisation citizens work to a common purpose inclusiveness and I am mindful of the unprecedented
as Tipperary County and a shared vision; to generate a
strong economy, to provide quality
environmental challenging time for our County,
therefore it is important for our
Council. of life and to maintain an attractive sustainability objectives to be realistic, achievable
environment for our communities. and focused on the needs of our
within the County of customers.
This Corporate Plan, covering the I am pleased to present this first Tipperary.
period 2015 to 2019, provides a Corporate Plan for Tipperary County Joe MacGrath,
framework for the delivery of services Council which provides a roadmap Chief Executive
by Tipperary County Council over towards a positive future for Tipperary. We have all experienced significant
the next five years. Tipperary, with a The success of the Plan will be change during 2014 with the
population of nearly 160,000 has a enhanced and measured by the establishment of a unified Tipperary
proud tradition with a strong national contribution that all stakeholders County Council and it is important that
and international brand. The Plan make towards its delivery. we work together as a team to achieve
seeks to build on our reputation the vision set out in this plan. This
as one county, one council and one Cllr. Michael FitzGerald vision is based around 4 central cogs
team working in collaboration with Cathaoirleach that underpin all our work, (namely
all stakeholders to generate shared Tipperary as a brand; The Citizen; The
solutions. Elected Member and Our Staff) and will
act in unison to implement sustainable
The Plan highlights what is important programs that improve the quality of
to the people of Tipperary. The life for all people in Tipperary.
challenge over the life of the Plan will
be to achieve the aims and objectives As a Council, we are committed to an
set out in the Corporate Plan while interagency approach to maximise
continually monitoring outcomes to the effective delivery of services. This
ensure that the vision is being achieved Council will support the business
and remains relevant to the needs of community by working with other
the people we serve. agencies to reduce the cost of
doing business, encourage inward
investment and facilitate employment
through the newly established LEO’s.
Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
2.1 What is the Corporate Plan?
2.
The purpose of our Corporate Plan will have separate plans that support
is to describe the main priorities for the achievement of the aims of the
Tipperary County Council during the Corporate Plan. The Corporate Plan
next five years, and to explain what that identifies the main priorities for the
will mean in terms of benefits to our council as a whole during the next five
communities. This Plan sets out a clear years. This means that these areas will
vision for the kind of Tipperary we want receive additional focus and resources
About the
to see in the future and what we will do in order to ensure they are delivered
as the County Council, together with all successfully. They have been identified
stakeholders, to deliver that vision. as priorities for the council because
Corporate
our research and engagement work
It is important to note that our tells us that they are important to
Corporate Plan does not cover our communities, and that we need
everything that the council will do. We to do more in these areas to meet
Plan
provide a wide range of services for the needs and expectations of those
our communities, and each of these communities.
Page 8 Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
2.2 Context of the Plan
In July 2011 the government announced the establishment of a Economy
unified county council in Tipperary. In June 2014 the unification of The ‘Premier County’, as Tipperary
is known has a diverse economy
North and South Tipperary, including the Borough/town council’s that includes:
of Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Cashel, Nenagh, Templemore, Thurles,
Tipperary and the joint library committee came into effect following
the local government elections.
Geography
With a geographical area of 4,282sq. • The superb fertile land provides • Tourism plays a significant role in
km, and a population of 158,754 an ideal environment for food County Tipperary including; Lough
Tipperary is the sixth largest of the production and a growing reputation Derg, Upland areas, Rock of Cashel,
32 counties by area and the eleventh around artisan foods; Cahir Castle and Swiss Cottage, and
largest by population. The region is • The area around Clonmel is a venues such as Bru Boru Heritage
part of the central plain of Ireland, but medi-pharma hub that includes Centre Cashel and Source Theatre in
the diversified terrain contains several Abbott Vascular, Boston Scientific, Thurles;
mountain ranges: the Knockmealdown, Suir Pharma, MSD, and Pinewood
the Galtee, the Arra Hills and the Laboratories; • Existence of 3rd level Education
Silvermine Mountains. The southern Facilities in Clonmel and Thurles
portion of the county is drained by the • Manufacturing such as Bulmers, with proximate linkages to other
River Suir; the northern by tributaries of Medite Ireland, Procter and Gamble, Colleges.
the Shannon which widens into Lough Carey’s Glass and Lisheen mine,
Derg. No part of the county touches Tipperary Natural Mineral Water;
the coast. The centre is known as ‘the For example
Golden Vale’, a rich pastoral stretch of • Small and medium size enterprises
land in the Suir basin which extends are a key aspect of the counties The Plan, while recognising the
into counties Limerick and Cork. diverse economy; • Tipperary is famous for its horse key role all these sectors play,
breeding industry and is the home will seek to support all sources
of many well know yards such as of sustainable employment.
geographical area Coolmore Stud and Ballydoyle For example, the Council,
4,282 sq.km training yard; in partnership with LIT, has
recently developed ‘Questum’
population
an adaptable space building to
158,754
support start up enterprises
located at Tipperary Science and
Business Park, Clonmel.
The county is traversed by key national
arterial routes such as M7, M8, N24, • Town centres play a significant
as well as train lines from Dublin to role in providing retail and
Cork and Limerick, and Waterford to financial services, recreation and
Limerick. employment;
Page 10 Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
2.3 Vision Statement The plan provides a vision for how we propose to deliver our services.
It includes the following symbiotic elements that work in unison:
Tipperary Together - Ambitious for Citizen Elected Members Our staff
our communities, demanding of We are ambitious for our residents and
communities and we are demanding
Working with elected members to give
a stronger voice and civic leadership
As a new and progressive local
authority, staff will work to provide
ourselves and working to a shared of ourselves as an organisation. The
Council will seek to encourage residents
to the people of Tipperary on the
issues that matter to them, not just
a dynamic, flexible, quality-driven
organisation committed to achieving
purpose to deliver prosperity to make a more active contribution to
their local areas, working with elected
those issues we have a statutory
responsibility to deliver.
excellent customer services. We
will endeavour to work with all local
across the county. representatives and other community and national agencies to ensure
activists to tackle local issues and ensure • Providing leadership in the that citizens experience coherent,
that council services are more responsive community integrated and effective public services.
to their priorities and ambitions; • Informed and supported
Tipperary • Put people of Tipperary at the
• Making policy and shaping the
future
•
•
Safe work practices
Dynamic ‘Can-do’ approach
centre of all we do • Responding to the needs of the • Caring and customer focused
ife • Qual
• Encouraging public participation community • Empowered to take responsibility
L • Building sustainable communities • Governance to match ambition
of it • Improving quality of life
• Promoting Social Inclusion
i ty
yo
• Qual
f En ronme
Our 3 strategic themes
Strong Economy: Quality of life: Quality Environment:
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Positioning the County to be ‘Open for Tipperary will continue to be a desirable To protect the unique identity
Business’ remains critical within our place to live, with lively and attractive of Tipperary, and to ensure that
Corporate Plan. The economic vitality towns and picturesque and vibrant development is designed and managed
y
of Tipperary and the success of our villages, surrounded by beautiful in a way that ensures the protection
m
businesses are fundamental factors countryside. Future growth in population and enhancement of the local
in shaping the quality of life and will be accommodated in sustainable distinctive character and identity
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prosperity of local residents. urban extensions and through sensitive of the built, historic and natural
n
nt
• S Eco Our development of our rural areas. The
infrastructure to support this growth will
environment in Tipperary towns,
villages and countryside for future
Staff
trong be delivered in a timely fashion to ensure generations.
sustainable and inclusive communities.
Tipperary
Tipperary as a brand: Tipperary is
already a great place to live, work
and invest and there is much that we
Elements will act in unison to implement
Citizen should rightly be proud of. The Plan
seeks to build on that reputation as
sustainable programs that improve
one county, and one council working to quality of life for all people in Tipperary by
Elected a shared purpose; enhancing the Environment in which we
Members • Driving economic development live, developing a vibrant economy whilst
• Proud of the past and ambitious for
the future
maintaining an excellent customer service
• Making opportunities across the Organisation.
• Building a Tipperary identity
Page 12 Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
2.4 How Do We Work
Despite the challenging economic backdrop, Tipperary County Council
has a very clear aspiration not only to maintain the quality of its
services, but also to improve them. We will be ambitious for our county
and support an environment that will enable more investment and
more good quality jobs for local people.
Municipal Districts
The Municipal District structure Municipal Districts, through offices
was established under the Local in Clonmel, Carrick-on-Suir, Nenagh,
Local Community Public Participation Local Enterprise Offices
Government Reform Act 2014, and Thurles and Tipperary, will provide a Development Committees Network (PPN) (LEO)
replaces the earlier sub-county large range of infrastructural services (LCDC)
structure of Borough/town councils for their communities, and play an active
and local area committees. Tipperary role in the development of the Municipal The newly established LCDC will A PPN will be developed to enable LEOs have a broadened economic role
County Council has a Borough District District’s industry, business, social, arts, bring a more strategic, focused and community and voluntary, social which will provide a more coherent
and four Municipal Districts (MDs): heritage and cultural affairs. joined-up approach to local and inclusion and environmental groups approach to enterprise support
community supports, and will provide to take a more active and formal role locally, with the LEOs delivering
greater coherence to local and in relevant policy making areas of the the micro-enterprise function
This is how we will deliver a better community development activity in Local Authority. undertaken heretofore by County
quality of life for all. We can only do the county. It is intended to facilitate and City Enterprise Boards as well
this by working closely with all service a greater devolution or localising of as the support functions previously
providers to get a more joined up Nenagh responsibility for what is being done undertaken in the local authority’s own
approach, locally, and corporately, to (pop. 37,442) and spent in this area. Business Support Units.
meet local needs more effectively. from Newport in the
south up to Rathcabbin
TEMPLEMORE
We will also provide supports for The LCDC, like the CPG and SPCs, is
village in the North - Thurles
communities and encourage the a committee of the local authority
(pop. 35,367)
further development of volunteering and unlike the CPG and SPCs, it is
from Horse and Jockey
and community activities in all areas. in the south to Roscrea independent from the local authority
in the north in the performance of its functions.
We have streamlined our processes The LCDC comprises both public and
and made better use of technology private sector socio-economic partners
to improve accessibility and service and to maintain its community
delivery. Cashel orientation, there must be at least one
- Tipperary Carrick-On-Suir more private person when decisions of
We will promote, encourage and (pop. 27,549) (pop. 21,827) the LCDC are made.
foster the prevention of accidents, from Galtee Mountains in from Carrick-on-Suir
the south to Holyford in the south to Gortnahoe
dangerous occurrences and personal in the north
village in the north
injury at work, in accordance with the
relevant statutory provisions and to
make adequate arrangements for the
enforcement of the relevant statutory Clonmel
provisions. - Cahir
(pop. 36,509)
The County
We are committed to acting in an open, from Galtee mountains has a diverse
honest and ethical way and respect in the west to Kilsheelan settlement pattern
the value and diversity of others in village on the east with Clonmel as
the largest town
everything we do.
Page 14
Regional Structure
The Council will support and work
in cooperation with the Southern
Regional Assembly towards the
preparation of a Regional Spatial
and Economic Strategy and
implementation of projects and
programmes at regional level.
Relevant Plans and Strategies:
3
• Putting People first – Action • National Climate Change •
Programme for Effective Local Adaptation Framework 2012
Government 2012
• Social Housing Strategy 2014
• National Disability Strategy
• Borough and Town Development
• Making Ireland’s Development Plans
Sustainable
• Local Area Plans and Enhancement
Schemes
• Development Contribution
• Southern Region Waste
Vision for
Schemes
Management Plan
• County Heritage Plans
• South Eastern River Basin
• Transport 21 – 2006-2015 Management Plan
• Shannon International River Basin
Tipperary
Management Plan
•
• Strategy for Public Libraries
2013-2019
County Council
• North and South County
Development Plans 2009 and 2010
• National Spatial Strategy 2002 -
2020
• Smarter Travel – A Sustainable
• Homeless Policy Statement 2013
Transport Future
– 2016
• National Landscape Policy
• Delivering Homes, Sustaining
• Traveller Accommodation
Communities • Major Emergency Plan
Programme 2014 – 2018
• National Disability Strategy
• Keeping Communities Safe – Fires
Services Framework 2013 • 20 Year Strategy for the Irish
Language
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3.1 Strong Economy
Aim: Objectives:
Positioning the County to be • Promote and facilitate an accessible • Acting as a catalyst and facilitator
‘connected, responsive and infrastructural network throughout for promoting enterprise and
competitive’ remains critical the county in order to achieve employment;
within our Corporate Plan. The balanced social and economic
economic vitality of Tipperary and development and competitiveness; • Support existing economic
the success of our businesses are enterprises, and build on the
fundamental factors in shaping • Ensure that sufficient zoned land success of the medi-care pharma
the quality of life and prosperity of is available in the right locations hub that exists in the County;
Strategic Statement 1 local residents. Our Community and
Economic Development Staff, in
to accommodate both inward and
outward investment and the growth • Provide Council services in a cost
close collaboration with our Local of existing business; effective manner;
Tipperary will be an economically Enterprise Office will work closely with
prosperous area, with a strong and all stakeholders to tackle the long term • Support the start up and incubation • Continue to foster linkages with
effects of the economic downturn and of innovation led, high growth and educational institutions, business
diverse employment base. It will avail of the opportunities arising from knowledge based businesses at and public sector to promote
be home to both multi-national economic recovery. appropriate locations; enterprise in Tipperary;
and indigenous companies, and a Our proposed approach for economic • Promote attractive places in which • Develop EU project capabilities
large number of small and medium expansion is built around three core to work, shop and recreation; around inter regional and strategic
strategic aims: projects that will benefit the county;
enterprises and will continue to • To support the growth in retail
benefit from its strategic location • Competitive: developing an outward activity and consequent increase • Focus on developing networking
facing agenda which positions, in the vitality and vibrancy of town opportunities between individuals
and supportive environment. promotes and showcases the County centres; to nurture new ideas and promote
on the national and international knowledge sharing;
stage, to help attract inward • Build and develop relationships with
investment; agencies such as Enterprise Ireland, • To support the provision of high
Department of Social Protection and speed broadband throughout the
• Responsive: targeting investment LCDC, to ensure a cohesive response county.
and responding to changing to the business community’s needs;
business needs;
• Support existing business
• Connected: by improving ICT infrastructure through co-ordinated
and physical infrastructure thinking;
and to internal and external
communications.
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3.2 Quality of Life
Aim: Objectives:
We will build a County which is pro- • To ensure that development over • Promote safer communities
community, pro-learning and pro- the Plan period is designed and by working in partnership with
business, where citizens enjoy a high managed in a way that ensures the communities, Gardai and other
quality of life. We recognise the many protection and enhancement of organisations;
areas that will deliver sustainable the local distinctive character and
quality of life such as Arts, Sports and identity of the built, historic and • Encourage people to experience
Recreation opportunities, life-long natural environment in Tipperary the cultural richness and pride of
learning and Community development towns, villages and countryside; Tipperary through collecting, caring,
initiatives. interpreting and displaying the
• Maintain the county’s infrastructure material history of our county for the
Delivering Quality of life in towns and to a consistently high standard enjoyment, education and benefit of
villages will require improvements in a professional, planned and • To establish and support the all our Museum users;
in pedestrian routes and cycleways, systematic way; Tipperary Local Community
leading to active lifestyles benefiting Development Committee for the • To build connections, programmes
from improved access to sporting • Promote integrated, accessible county; and policies to improve the artistic
facilities, high quality open spaces and and co-ordinated infrastructural and cultural life of our communities;
the open countryside. Town centres will maintenance and improvement • To develop the Tipperary Local
be accessible and attractive retail and programmes in consultation Economic and Community Plan for • Provide a quality library service
leisure destinations, reducing the need and co-operation with relevant the county; which caters for the Lifelong
to travel to larger centres. Smaller stakeholders; learning need, both Educational and
centres will provide a range of shops • To support Social Inclusion Actions Recreational for all communities;
and services catering for local needs in • Place sustainability and Climate in the county in relation to positive
the suburban and rural areas. Change strategies at the core of ageing, mental health, connecting • Promote the facilities and amenities
infrastructural planning and Council young people, children services and in Parks, by supporting a healthy
operations; family supports; lifestyle through active and passive
recreation;
• Continue to develop our town and • To support the provision of quality
village centres as attractive and childcare services to young families • Encourage Sport and Recreation
vibrant places to shop, live and visit; throughout Tipperary; by developing tailored programmes
to target specific groups of the
• To ensure that Tipperary contains a • Empower communities to assist community;
Strategic Statement 2 strong network of well-connected the local authority to create and
and multi-functional green maintain a high quality public realm • Support the development of
Tipperary will continue to be a desirable place to live, with infrastructure which provides an which is attractive and safe; allotments and community gardens;
attractive environment to live, work
accessible, lively and attractive towns and picturesque and and spend leisure time, providing • Continue to develop and implement • Facilitate all customers who choose
vibrant villages, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The benefits for health and opportunities sustainable inclusive and to deal with the Council in Irish;
for formal and informal recreation; appropriate Housing policies, which
population of the County will increase, and this growth will be meet the changing needs of all • Agree and implement the Irish
accommodated in sustainable urban extensions and through • Develop and build on the concept citizens throughout their lifetime; Language Scheme;
of Social Capital, and to establish
the sensitive rural development. The infrastructure to support a Public Participation Network as a • Promote social integration through • Adopt and Implement an Age
this growth will be delivered to ensure safe and inclusive mechanism for the Local Authority managed tenure mix; Friendly Ireland Programme.
to link with and communicate with
communities. the community, voluntary and • Adopt best practice in Housing
environmental organisations in Estate Management;
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3.3 Quality of Environment
Aim: Objectives:
Tipperary is rich in local heritage • The Council will work through • Develop and promote a biodiversity
and natural environmental facilities, its community leadership role to plan;
parks and amenities and the council develop a low-carbon economy
will protect and develop our built and using its unique mix of planning, • Increase knowledge and awareness
natural heritage because of their economic, community and of the existing landscapes, habitats,
importance to the social and economic environmental drivers and its proven architecture, archaeology and
wellbeing of the whole community; ability to leverage progress through culture resources;
partnership working arrangements;
The impact of climate change and • Continue to develop the collection
the need to exploit alternative energy • Influence the provision and and services of the Local Studies
resources makes it imperative for the maintenance of high quality Section of the Library Service and
Council to develop an energy efficient infrastructural standards through make the collection accessible;
County. relevant legislative frameworks;
• Developing a plan for the setting up
• Expand the use and sharing of a County wide Archive;
of spatial data to enable more
Strategic Statement 3 effective and integrated service and • Prioritise the development of green
infrastructural planning; corridors and spaces in order to
Tipperary’s environment provides clean air and water, food, facilitate the County’s green network
• Protect the County’s environments, for people and for wildlife;
fuel, raw materials, carbon storage, flood control, and pollution habitats and species and consider
filtering. It provides a sense of place, offers recreation and the developing national landscape
policy;
relaxation, and is crucial to the county’s tourism. It also
offers rich assets and resources through which significant
opportunities exist to develop new industries and create
employment. The quality of the environment is a major factor
in influencing quality of life, and attracting and retaining
businesses and employees.
• Promote sensitive use of existing
landscape for walking and cycling;
• Protect and maintain the quality • Promote sustainable energy
of the county waters through systems and the benefits of
education, catchment management alternative energy strategies while
and enforcement; protecting existing landscapes and
structures;
• Develop the access and use of
significant natural and built assets • Protect and enhance food security in
such as the parks, mountains, rivers the county by supporting the further
and forests; expansion of local food production;
• Protect the rural and upland • Support the continued development
environment for all citizens; of agriculture and equine industries.Page 22 Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
4.0 Monitoring & Implementation
It is essential that we are able to monitor whether we are delivering
Application of Resources
the expected benefits for our communities. We will put mechanisms
The Council is committed to good
in place to ensure that Councillors and the public are able to track financial management and value
our progress throughout the lifetime of the Corporate Plan. for money and will endeavour
to match resources to priorities
as identified in the Corporate
Plan. The Council also needs to
be responsive to circumstances
and changing events, and any
changes in priorities or risks will be
highlighted through this process.
While the council will allocate
resources to service areas as
set out in the annual budget, a
Corporate reallocation of resources may be
Plan required to adjust priority areas.
(Strategic Planning Value for money reviews and audits
document of Tipperary Annual Budget will also underpin this process by
regularly assessing expenditure
County Council) programmes in order to provide
(Revenue income and If we are successful we expect The Corporate plan will be an evidence-based approach to
expenditure) to see; displayed on the local authority’s making decisions for allocating
website and made available to:
Service • Increased public satisfaction with
available resources in the light of
the priority areas identified.
Delivery Plan the simplicity and ease of their • Elected members and staff of the
interaction with the council; council; An annual Service Delivery Plan will
(Business Operational be prepared to provide a statement
Plans) • More cost effective services; • Members of the Local Community of the principal services to be
provided, a list of the key objectives
Development Committee;
and priorities, include performance
• Fewer complaints from the public;
standards to be met and how we
• SPCs; propose to assess performance in
• More on-line transactions carried respect of service delivery.
out through the council’s web site; • Other local authorities around the
Team Plans country; Progress on the delivery of the
• High levels of staff satisfaction; Corporate Plan will be reported
(Implementation Plans for • The Department of the through the (a) Annual Report,
individual teams within • Safe working environment; Environment, Community and which will provide a summary of the
Directorates) Local Government; progress on the implementation
The Council will use customer of the corporate plan submitted to
Personal surveys, mystery shopper surveys, • The local media and disseminated elected members, and (b) monthly
Development Plan performance indicators, engagement to groups registered with the PPN
Management Reports to the Council.
The annual report will take account
with the PPN and direct feedback to through the PPN secretariat;
(Individual objectives and of any observations of NOACs
monitor the above. We will keep the in its function of evaluating the
targets for staff related to public informed on the above and • NOAC Secretariat. implementation of corporate plans.
the sectoral Team Plans) endeavour to provide good quality
information to its customers at all In addition to the above, the
times. council will review all performance
indicators and seek to review and
improve services accordingly, and
to reflect same in annual service
delivery plans;Page 24 Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
Appendix 1: List of Elected Councillors
by Municipal District Carrick on Suir Municipal District Cashel – Tipperary Municipal District
Kieran Bourke David Dunne John Fahey Martin Browne John Crosse Michael FitzGerald
Non Party Sinn Fein Fine Gael Sinn Fein Fine Gael Fine Gael
Ballyrichard 42 Cregg Lawns Graystown 122 Spafield Donohill Cross Rathclogheen
Cregg Road Carrick on Suir Killenaule Crescent Donohill House
Carrick on Suir Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Cashel Co Tipperary Golden
Co Tipperary 086 3476317 086 3573524 Co Tipperary 087 9165851 Co Tipperary
086 8049772 david.dunne@ john.fahey@ 087 4197578 john.crosse@ 087 2292126
kieran.bourke@ tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie martin.browne@ tipperarycoco.ie michael.fitzgerald@
tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperaryccoco.ie
NENAGH
TEMPLEMORE -
THURLES Imelda Goldsboro Louise McLoughlin Eddie O Meara Mary Hanna Roger Kennedy Denis Leahy
Fianna Fáil Fine Gael Non Party Hourigan Fianna Fáil Non Party
Clashduff Garraun Ballydonnell Fine Gael Camus 4 Davis Street
Coalbrook Ballinure Mullinahone Parkview House Cashel Tipperary Town
Thurles Thurles Thurles Tipperary Road Co Tipperary 087 6796704
Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Co. Tipperary Cappawhite 086 8161058 denis.leahy@
087 2444819 087 7829711 087 9243823 Co Tipperary roger.kennedy@ tipperarycoco.ie
imelda. louise. eddie.omeara@ 085 8150689 tipperarycoco.ie
goldsboro@ mcloughlin@ tipperarycoco.ie Mary.hanna@
tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie
CASHEL - CARRICK-ON-SUIR
TIPPERARY
Tom Wood
Non Party
27 Main Street
CLONMEL Cashel
Co. Tipperary
087 9746545
tom.wood@
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Clonmel Borough District Nenagh Municipal District Templemore - Thurles Municipal District
Siobhan Ambrose Michel Anglim Catherine Carey Fiona Bonfield Dr. Phyl Bugler John Carroll Joe Bourke Jackie Cahill David Doran
Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Sinn Fein Labour Fine Gael Fianna Fáil Fine Gael Fianna Fáil Sinn Fein
Dun Mhuire Ballylaffin Mountain Road 87 Mulcair View Inchadrinagh Kilcolman House Clonmore Killinan Garranroe
Melview Ardfinnan Clonmel Newport Ballina Nenagh Templemore Thurles Thurles
Clonmel Clonmel Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Co Tipperary
Co. Tipperary Co Tipperary 085 1012059 086 1670863 087 2807655 086 8041893 086 8386376 087 2820663 086 8901599
086 3850242 086 0251277 catherine.carey@ fiona.bonfield@ phyll.bugler@ john.carroll@ joe.bourke@ jackie.cahill@ david.doran@
siobhan.ambrose@ michael.anglim@ tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie
tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie
Pat English Martin Lonergan Richie Molloy Gerard Darcy Joe Hannigan Hughie McGrath Seamus Hanafin John Hogan Willie Kennedy
WUA Non Party Non Party Fine Gael Non Party Non Party Fianna Fáil Fianna Fáil Non Party
Churchview Curragh 6 Heywood Drive Clashateeaun Kilbarron 19 Brooklands Clongour Moyne Glastrigan
Rathronan Goatenbridge Ardgaoithe Ardcroney Coolbawn Drive Thurles Thurles Borrisoleigh
Clonmel Ardfinnan, Clonmel Nenagh Nenagh Nenagh Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Thurles
Co Tipperary Clonmel Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Co Tipperary 087 2614000 086 2314067 Co Tipperary
087 6784746 Co Tipperary 086 1967482 086 2752838 087 2566157 087 2559323 seamus.hanafin@ john.hogan@ 087 0517487
pat.english@ 087 6497083 richie.molloy@ gerard.darcy@ joe.hannigan@ hughie.mcgrath@ tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie willie.kennedy@
tipperarycoco.ie martin.lonergan@ tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie
tipperarycoco.ie
Andy Moloney Marie Murphy Michael Murphy Seamus Morris Michael O Meara Mattie Ryan Michel Lowry Jim Ryan Michael Smith
Non Party Fine Gael Fine Gael Sinn Fein Non Party (Coole) Non Party Non Party Fianna Fáil
Knocknaquil Kilballyboy Orpen Rathnaleen Lissernane Fianna Fáil Raheen Mill Road Behagloss
Poulmucka Clogheen 30The Paddocks Nenagh Rathcabbin Coolecarra Holycross Thurles Roscrea
Clonmel Co Tipperary Fethard Road Co Tipperary Roscrea Kilcommon Co Tipperary Co Tipperary Co Tipperary
Co Tipperary 086 8261387 Clonmel 087 2859125 Co Tipperary Thurles 087 2897585 086 2397376 086 8525634
086 3609110 marie.murphy@ Co Tipperary seamus.morris@ 086 8379300 Co Tipperary michael.lowry@ jim.ryan@ michael.smith@
andy.moloney@ tipperarycoco.ie 087 3226699 tipperarycoco.ie michael.omeara@ 086 8038652 tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.ie
tipperarycoco.ie michael.murphy@ tipperarycoco.ie mattie.ryan@
tipperarycoco.ie tipperarycoco.iePage 28 Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
Appendix 2: List of Strategic
Policy Committees
Economic Development Environment & Roads & Housing, Community Planning &
& Enterprise Water Services Transportation & Culture Emergency Services
Chair: Chair: Chair: Chair: Chair:
Cllr. John Hogan Cllr. Marie Murphy Cllr. Jackie Cahill Cllr. Seamus Morris ** Additional Cllr. Denis Leahy
Reps to be nominated” under the
Councillors: Councillors: Councillors: Environment/Roads and Housing SPC’s Councillors:
as we are still waiting on additional
Cllr. Seamus Hanafin Cllr. J. Carroll Cllr. Mattie Ryan nominees for each of these committees. Cllr. Micheál Anglim
Cllr. Siobhan Ambrose Cllr. Ml. Murphy Cllr. Fiona Bonfield Cllr. John Carroll
Cllr. John Fahey Cllr. C. Carey Cllr. Michael Fitzgerald Cllr. Joe Bourke
Councillors:
Cllr. Phyll Bugler Cllr. R. Molloy Cllr. Hughie McGrath Cllr. Gerard Darcy
Cllr. John Crosse Cllr. A. Moloney Cllr. David Doran Cllr. Imelda Goldsboro Cllr. Michael O’ Meara
Cllr. Joe Hannigan Cllr. Ml. Smith Cllr. Willie Kennedy Cllr. Roger Kennedy Cllr. David Dunne
Cllr. Martin Browne Cllr. Ml. Anglim Cllr. Eddie O’ Meara Cllr. Louise McLoughlin Cllr. Martin Browne
Cllr. Kieran Bourke Cllr. Marie Murphy
Cllr. Tom Wood Cllr. Mary Hanna Hourigan
Sectoral/Pillars: Sectoral/Pillars: Sectoral/Pillars:
Cllr. Jim Ryan
Simon Ryan P.J. English Cllr. Pat English Matthew Mounsey
Sectoral/Pillars:
Garrydoolis, Pallasgreen, Limerick The Bella, Clogheen Road, Cahir Cllr. Micheál Lowry Norwood, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Eamon Carroll Cllr. Martin Lonergan
Richard Auler Angela Hickey Tom Gallahue
ICMSA
Ballybrado, Cahir Aughavehir, Killoscully, Newport,
c/o Teamar Property Development Ltd.,
Mark Small Co.Tipperary Sectoral/Pillars:
P.J. Long Main Street, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick
Marlfield Road, Clonmel
Jamestown, Barne, Clonmel Seamus Campbell, CoSBA John O’Shaughnessy
Seamus Coffey
Laura Jones Carrick-on-Suir Business Association, c/o Clancy Construction,
** (1) Shower Cross,Newport, Co. Tipperary
c/o Clonmel Park Hotel, The Heritage Centre, Carrick-on-Suir. Drangan, Thurles.
Poppyfields, Clonmel Lynn Mather
** (2) Willie Cranley
15 Parnell St., Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Noel Byrne Ballinleentey, Tipperary Town
Gurteenaphoira, Drumbane, Thurles
Terry O’Connor
Edel Grace Three Drives Family Resource Centre,
Grousehall, Milestone, Thurles 22/23 Greenane Drive, Tipperary Town
Jimmy Ryan Liam Hayes
Kickham Lodge, Kickham St. Clonmel Red City, Fethard, Co. Tipperary
Ciaran Lynch Trisha Purcell
Nenagh Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary Gurtnaskeha, Upperchurch, Thurles
** (1) ** Additional Reps to be nominated.Page 30 Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
Appendix 3: Organisational Structure -
Political & Senior Management
Chief
Executive
l
Municipal
Disctricts l
• Clonmel Borough Corporate
• Carrick-on-Suir
• Cashel Tipperary
Policy Group
• Nenagh • Cathaoirleach
• Templemore Thurles • 5 SPC Chairs
• Chief Executive Director of Merger Implementation &
Co-ordination Change Management
Director of Water Services
l & Environment
Director of Finance &
information systems
Cathaoirleach
l
l Management
Council (as a body Team
corporate) Director of Housing Director of Roads
Health & Safety
l l
Joint Policing Strategic Policy
Committee (JPC) Committees Director of Planning Fire & Director of Corporate &
l • Housing Community & Culture Emergency Services, Libraries Human Resources
Local Community • Roads & Transportation
• Environment Water Services
Development • Economic Development & Enterprise Director of Community &
l Committees (LCDC) • Planning, Emergency Services & Libraries Economic Development
Audit
CommitteePage 32 Tipperary County Council • Corporate Plan 2015-2019
Appendix 4: Achievements
Towns
• Local Enterprise Offices established • Completion of €2m Phase 2 • Nenagh Leisure Centre refurbished
in Clonmel and Nenagh civic offices; regeneration of Ballylynch in in October 2014;
Carrick-on-Suir;
• Destination Development Plan and
development of an i-phone app by • Major refurbishment of Carrick-On-
the Lough Derg Marketing Group in Suir Library in 2011 and Roscrea
2011 with information on trails in Library in 2014;
the area;
• Carrick-on-Suir - Refurbishment of
• Music in Childcare Settings – NTCC Town Park in 2014;
ETB childcare committee research,
design, delivery 2013; • Cashel, undergrounding of all cables
• Merger of ten local authorities to • Opening of the two sections of the on Friar Street Newly refurbished; • Clonmel – Completion of €4om
form “one County, one Council, one M7 Motorway – Nenagh/ Limerick • Upgrade of 648 buildings under the Flood Relief Scheme, and
Team”; and Nenagh/Castletown 2010; SERVE Project between 2007 and • Nenagh Town Hall project, costing comprising 3.8 km of flood walls,
2011; €1.6 million, opened to the public • Clonmel - Development of 3.5 km of embankments, 850 m of
• Election of 40 members to Tipperary • Main Civil Works completed on in 2010 including a new 214 seat Questum, in partnership with LIT, at demountable defences, 5.9km of
County Council as the local Newport Regional Water Supply theatre, a fully rebuilt stage and a Ballingarrane. €3.25m development. storm water sewers, 12 pumping
democratic forum; Upgrade and Mechanical & number of rooms for public use; Completed October 2014; stations and two fish passes;
Electrical Contract brought to
• Five new municipal Districts commissioning stage;
established to deliver local services;
• Appointment of Chief Executive for
County Tipperary;
• Projected annual savings of €5m
p.a. with over €2.5m p.a. achieved to
date;
• Installation of 800 solar panels on
• Establishment of Customer Service nine council buildings in 2014, to
Desks in Clonmel and Nenagh achieve a reduction of 11% in annual
and enhanced customer service energy bills – in conjunction with • Nenagh Castle was officially opened • Clonmel – Completion of cycle track • Terryglass - awarded runner-up
through introduction of out of hours Tipperary Energy Agency (TEA) & by the President of Ireland, Michael along N24 Inner relief road; status in the All-Ireland Pride of
emergency service; • There were 640,000 visits to the the Sustainable Energy Authority of D. Higgins on 6th June 2013 and over Place Competition.
library network in 2012 and for the Ireland (SEAI); 11,000 people visited it during 2012; • Tipperary – opening of new
• Launch of new website first time over half a million books €20m Government Department
www.tipperarycoco.ie; were issued, and library Internet and Municipal District offices at
usage increased by 54% to 60,000 Rosanna Road, Tipperary in 2012;
• Tipperary fire service wins award as sessions in 2012;
best public service in recent national • Birdhill - National Category Winner
safety awards 2014; • 77 eligible applicants provided with in the 2012 All-Island Co-Operation
work experience opportunities under Ireland Pride of Place Competition;
• Provision of new Cycle Routes on the the Gateway Scheme in Tipperary
R445 Nenagh to Limerick and Inner 2014; • Cloughjordan Eco Neighbourhood -
Relief Road in Clonmel under the Gold Medal at the Liv-Com awards in
Smarter Travel Project 2011; • Continued commitment to new Xiamen, China in 2013;
technology with the introduction of
• 4,823 person training days delivered CORE HR Payroll & Superannuation • Tipperary County Council – Council • Emly - previous winner of Tidy
through Roscrea Regional Training system, and new Customer Services of the Year award winner for 2015 • New Nenagh Town Park opened Towns, was awarded Best Kept
Centre in 2013; CRM system; - LAMA Community and Council October 2014; village in 2014;
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