THE SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY
LOCAL ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY PLAN
2016 2021
TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL LIFE OF OUR PEOPLE AND OUR COMMUNITIES
Glossary of Acronyms
AIRO
All Island Research Observatory
CSO
Central Statistics Office
EAs
Electoral Areas
EDs
Electoral Divisions
EMRA
Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly
EI
Enterprise Ireland
ETB
Education and Training Board
HSE
Health Service Executive
IDA
Industrial Development Agency
ITT
Institute of Technology
LA
Local Authority
LCDC
Local Community Development Committee
LECP
Local Economic and Community Plan
LEO
Local Enterprise Office
OPRAH
Older People Remaining at Home
PPN
Public Participation Network
SDCC
South Dublin County Council
SPC
Strategic Policy Committee
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Contents
Introduction3
South Dublin – an Overview
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The Local Economic and Community Plan – A Background
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Consistency with National, Regional and County Plans and Strategies
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LCDC Membership
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Economic Development SPC Membership
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South Dublin LECP Advisory Steering Group Membership
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Developing the South Dublin LECP
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Improved Collaboration, Research and Information
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LECP Work Programme for 2016
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INFRASTRUCTURE11
Goal 1: Maintain and develop existing enterprise to support and improve the economic infrastructure of South Dublin County
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Goal 2: Transform older industrial areas into high quality centres for enterprise
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Goal 3: Strengthen the economic fabric of our towns and villages
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ENTERPRISE and EMPLOYMENT
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Goal 4: Develop new and existing enterprises with significant employment, capital, income or growth potential
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Goal 5: Improve the quality and diversity of employment in the County
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Goal 6: Actively engage with other Authorities and Agencies in the continued economic development of the Dublin region
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Goal 7: Develop micro enterprise, community economic development and start-ups
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HEALTH and WELLBEING
Goal 8: Empower our communities to improve their health and wellbeing and quality of life by providing relevant
information and accessibility to quality services
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ENVIRONMENT26
Goal 9: Protect and enhance our environment by providing information that is accessible to all and applying the
principles of sustainable development
POVERTY and INCLUSION
Goal 10: Reduce poverty, social exclusion and disadvantage, and improve levels of income for disadvantaged
communities, including children and families
EDUCATION and TRAINING
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Goal 11: Continue to improve opportunities for our people to participate in life-long learning opportunities
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Goal 12: Develop and empower our local workforce through improving skills and increasing the accessibility
of further educational opportunities
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CITIZENSHIP and PARTICIPATION
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Goal 13: Support our communities to influence decisions that matter in their areas and lives and encourage political,
economic and cultural citizenship
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Goal 14: Strengthen connections, cooperation and coordination between service providers and between
service providers and communities
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Appendix 1 – South Dublin County Socio Economic Profile
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Appendix 2 – Screening for Appropriate Assessment
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Appendix 3 – SEA Final Determination Report
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Introduction
South Dublin – an Overview
South Dublin County is one of 4 Local Authority areas in the Dublin
region, with a population of 265,205 and a total area of 222.7
square kilometres. The number of people living in the County grew
by 11% during the period 2002 – 2011. While this makes South
Dublin the 4th most populated County in Ireland, the rate of growth
is considerably less than the national rate of 17.1% over the same
period.
South Dublin is a County of contrasting areas in terms of socio
economic profile. Using the Relative Index Scores for 2011 South
Dublin is the 10th most affluent County in Ireland with a score of
-0.1. However rates of disadvantage vary greatly across the County,
with a score of 8.9 in the Rathfarnam local electoral area and -8.4
in the Tallaght South local electoral area. At small area level the
differences are more extreme, with 35 small areas classified as very
disadvantaged and 1 area classified as extremely disadvantaged.
This is one of only 3 such extremely disadvantaged areas in the
state. In these small areas there are very high levels of people who
are experiencing, or who are at risk of poverty.
In relation to educational attainment the number of people who have
completed education to degree level or higher is in line with the
national average. However in some areas of the County the rate is
just slightly more than half that national average. The same is true
for levels of unemployment. In the local electoral area of Templeogue
– Terenure there was an 11.9% rate of unemployment at the 2011
Census, the rate in the Tallaght South local electoral area was
29.5%. While the more up to date live register figures do show a
similar rate of increase across all local electoral areas in levels of
employment in recent years, it is clear that some areas are starting
from a lower base.
There are more than 105,000 people in the County in employment,
with over 80,000 jobs located in the County. South Dublin has
the highest rate of out of County commuting for work in Ireland
at 57.2%. However South Dublin does attract large numbers of
commuters to jobs in the County, particularly from the mid-east
region. There are over 6,800 business entities in the County with
business categories including retail, transport and distribution,
professional and financial services and manufacturing. Over 80%
of firms in the County have 20 or less employees making the SME
sector the largest source of employment in the County.
The Local Economic and Community Plan– A
Background
Under the Local Government Reform Act (2014) each local authority
is required to establish a Local Community Development Committee
(LCDC). The South Dublin LCDC was one of 10 frontrunner
committees and was established in 2013. The Local Government
Reform Act also requires each LCDC to produce a 6 year Local
Economic and Community Plan in partnership with the Economic
Development Strategic Policy Committee (EDSPC).
The South Dublin County 6 year Local Economic and Community
Plan (LECP) has been developed following a year of consultation
and collaboration involving stakeholders from the community and
economic development sectors in the County. This process has been
coordinated by the LCDC and the EDSPC. The planning process
has taken into account the strategic policies of national, regional and
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local bodies, and has been approved by the Eastern and Midlands
Regional Assembly and by South Dublin County Council. This Plan
is not intended to replace the statutory, strategic or operational plans
of national and local agencies and organisations. It aims to develop
improved integration and reduced duplication through a collaborative
action focussed plan.
This LECP contains both economic and community elements,
recognising that economic and community development should
happen in tandem and serve common rather than conflicting
interests. There are 7 economic high level goals, and 7 community
high level goals, however there are elements of crossover and joint
action. The plan builds on the strong culture of integrated and
collaborative work in South Dublin County. It further progresses
the achievements of earlier plans and strategies produced by
interagency committees including the County Development Board,
the Joint Policing Committee, the Tourism Working Group and the
Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee. The LECP
aims to introduce new approaches and programmes of work while
complementing existing programmes and plans.
Through the LECP new partnerships will be built and existing
partnerships will be strengthened. New commitments will be made
to ensure that the planning of work in the areas of community and
economic development will prioritise value for money, reducing
duplication, sharing resources and more evidence based practice.
This is an action focussed plan with a strong emphasis on the
monitoring and evaluation of the LECP actions. These actions will
be reshaped, adapted and developed over the 6 year period of the
plan. The process of developing this LECP has taken account of
Putting People First – the Action Plan for Effective Local Government
which highlighted the scope for a more joined up approach by the
local government and local development sectors. By utilising mutual
strengths and experiences of both sectors there is the potential
for more cost effective and efficient delivery of services and more
meaningful impacts for communities.
This plan represents the strategic vision for the development of
the community and the economy of South Dublin County. It will be
implemented alongside the South Dublin County Development Plan
and, where relevant, LECP actions will be required to go through the
statutory planning process.
Consistency with National, Regional and
County Plans and Strategies
The LECP is one of a collection of national, regional and County
plans and strategies. It provides a framework for organisations to link
their strategies and plans and to combine investment and resources
to achieve common agreed goals. In preparing and developing the
LECP these national, regional and county plans and strategies have
been reviewed, including the current regional planning guidelines and
the current South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016.
South Dublin County LECP includes a range of actions that sustain
existing businesses, focus on the redevelopment of underutilised
areas, develop regional competitiveness to attract mobile largescale
international investment projects and support the development of
sustainable, inclusive and thriving communities.
This plan is consistent with the Regional Planning Guidelines 20102022 and the core strategy of the South Dublin County Development
Plan 2010-2016 through the inclusion of policies promoting
appropriate sustainable economic and community development
within the context of the wider Dublin strategic planning area.
The South Dublin County LECP has been screened for compliance
with Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate
Assessment (AA) under the relevant legislative requirements.
INTRODUCTION
LCDC Membership
Anna Lee
Chair, Community
Billy Coman
SDCC
Colm Ward
Local Enterprise Office (replacing Emer O Gorman and Loman O Byrne)
Larry O Neill
South Dublin County Partnership
Fiona Ward
Department of Social Protection
Padraig Rehill
Health Services Executive
Deirdre McKeon
Education and Training Board (replacing Paddy Lavelle)
Cllr. Paula Donovan
SDCC
Cllr. Kieron Mahon
SDCC
Cllr. Eoin Ó Broin
SDCC
Doreen Carpenter
PPN (Social Inclusion Pillar)
Maurice Walsh
PPN (Social Inclusion Pillar)
Stephen Dunne
Vice Chair, PPN (Community Pillar)
Ronan Leydon
PPN (Community Pillar)
Justin Byrne
PPN (Environment Pillar)
Prof. Mary Corcoran
NUI Maynooth, Community
Prof. Joe Barry
TCD, Community
Peter Byrne
South Dublin Chamber
Greg Tierney
Crosscare
SPC
Strategic Policy Committee
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Economic Development SPC Membership
Cllr. Emer Higgins
Clondalkin
Cllr. Ronan McMahon
Templeogue - Terenure
Cllr. Guss O’Connell
Lucan
Cllr. Paul Foley
Templeogue - Terenure
Cllr. John Lahart
Rathfarnham
Cllr. Brendan Ferron
Tallaght Central
Cllr. Francis Noel Duffy
Rathfarnham
Cllr. Anne Marie Dermody
Rathfarnham
Gareth Robinson
South Dublin Chamber
Dr Damian Roche
IT Tallaght
Sean Reid
South Dublin Chamber
Tara de Buitléar
PPN representative
South Dublin LECP Advisory Steering Group Membership
Philip Murphy
SDCC, Chief Officer of the LCDC
Frank Nevin
SDCC, Director of Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development
Cllr. John Lahart
Economic Development SPC
Cllr. Eoin Ó Broin
LCDC
Seán Reid
Economic Development SPC
Larry O Neill
LCDC
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Developing the South Dublin LECP
The 5 stage process outlined by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government has been followed
in the development of the LECP.
Stage 1
Preparation
Stage 2
Public Consultation
Stage 3
Developing Objectives
and Actions
Stage 4
Final Plan
Stage 5
Monitoring and
Review
This stage involved the development of a socio economic statement for the County, drawing on available
socio economic data and the expertise of the members of both partner committees.
A 6 week consultation process was completed over a period in April, May and June 2015. The socio
economic statement was widely advertised and circulated and submissions were invited from members of
the public and other stakeholders. Following completion of this process a set of 14 high level goals for the
LECP were agreed by both partner committees. During the consultation process 3 key areas for focussed
improvement were identified - Collaboration, Information Provision and Research
These 14 high level goals became the basis for the development of a set of 40 detailed objectives. Both
partner committees then consulted with stakeholders to develop over 80 clear, measurable and time bound
actions under these objectives. It became clear that it would be difficult to secure 6 year commitments to
actions and so it was agreed that a work programme for 2016 would be initially developed. This work plan
will then be reviewed and updated with new actions over the 6 year life of the plan. The development of
actions was supported by mapping and data analysis carried out by the All Island Research Observatory in
NUI Maynooth. (see Appendix 1)
The final plan was approved by both partner committees on October 22nd 2015 and was then submitted to
the Dublin Regional Assembly. The plan was then adopted by South Dublin County Council on December
14th 2015.
An ongoing monitoring and review process has been agreed by the 2 partner committees. This process will
be coordinated by an Advisory Steering Group consisting of members of both committees.
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Improved Collaboration, Research and Information
During the process of developing the LECP 3 areas of focus for
improvement emerged; Collaboration, Research and Information.
There is an identified need for more Research, data gathering
and analysis to be built into programme and service planning and
development. Improved information will allow for a progression
towards more evidenced based practice, more targeted interventions
and improved outcomes for communities and the County.
South Dublin County has benefitted from a strong culture of
interagency information sharing and cooperation. However there
will always be opportunities for improved Collaboration, the
strengthening of existing partnerships, and the development of new
relationships. Many of the LECP actions have been designed to build
on previous experiences of organisations working together.
South Dublin County is well served by many excellent facilities,
services and programmes however too often people report that they
are unaware of opportunities that exist. Therefore there is a need to
improve the provision of Information about services, programmes,
opportunities and policies and procedures. This applies to the
information shared by service providers, but also to the methods of
providing this information to service users.
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LECP Work Programme for 2016
This work programme is the result of a year-long consultation process
involving the LCDC and EDSPC and coordinated by the Advisory Steering
Group. In the initial stages of development 7 themes were agreed, with 14
high level goals. During the public consultation phase participants were
asked to highlight priorities, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities
under each of the high level goals. A brief summary of the feedback
received through this process, along with relevant socio economic data, is
outlined in the narrative provided for each of the high level goals.
The resulting objectives and actions have stemmed from the combination
of socio economic data analysis, the experiences and expertise of service
providers, and the issues raised by other organisations and members
of the public. The action plan will be reviewed on an annual basis as
new resources become available, new initiatives are developed and new
partnerships are built.
Action timelines are short term, to be carried out or completed in 2016,
medium term, to be carried out or completed by 2018 and long term,
to be completed by the end of the 6 year period in 2021. Some actions
are described as ongoing, where work has already commenced and will
continue over the duration of the plan.
The monitoring and reviewing of the action plan will be coordinated by
the Advisory Steering Group. Ongoing consultation will be an important
element of the review process, it will be important to ensure that the LECP
continues to be a reflection of the views and needs of service providers
and communities across the County. This will ensure that the impact of
each action on the community, economy and the environment will continue
to be monitored by a wide range of stakeholders, as well as members of
the LCDC and EDSPC.
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Infrastructure
Goal 1:
Maintain and develop existing enterprise to support and improve the economic
infrastructure of South Dublin County
There are over 6,800 business entities in South Dublin County
employing over 80,000 people within 4800 operational business
premises. Business categories include retail, transport and
distribution, professional and financial services and manufacturing.
Over 80% of businesses in the County have 20 or less employees,
making small and medium enterprise the most common business
type in the County. There are however a number of large industrial
employers such as Pfizer, Irish Distillers and SAP.
There are a number of economic character areas in the County. These
are the Technology Crescent, Rail Corridor, Tallaght, the Luas Corridor
and Towns and Villages. They represent areas of similar economic
activity. A marketing strategy will be developed for each character
area, building on the County economic profile and economic strategy
developed in 2012. These marketing strategies will include Unique
Development and Selling Points for each area and the development
of relevant information material. The provision of this information will
further develop the focus on local business and the particular benefits
of locating in each area.
In conjunction with the development and rollout of a marketing strategy
there are two complementing programmes, the identification of key
infrastructure supports for individual character areas and supporting
and developing local business collaboration networks based on the
networks developed as part of the Business support grant initiative,
leading to a better understanding of local business needs.
Collaboration with third level institutions is an important element
in fostering improved economic development. The Institute of
Technology Tallaght is in the process of incorporating into the Dublin
Technical University and there are close connections between the
Ryan Institute and Dublin City University. There are opportunities
to build on the existing networks to support improved services
and linkages to the wider business community. There are also
opportunities to develop incubation and step up space and campus
company development based in areas such as food and tourism
development.
The Local Enterprise Office will establish a register of potential
business and service opportunities. This will serve as a starting point
for potential entrepreneurs looking for ideas.
Agriculture is a relatively small employment sector in South Dublin.
However the location of the County was highlighted by the recent
County tourism strategy as providing opportunities for South Dublin
County Council to actively support the development of sustainable
rural and outdoor tourism product development. There are also
opportunities for an increase in the development of locally grown food
and food products, particularly through links with local restaurants
and niche retailers.
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Objective
Support the
development of
development plans for
enterprise character
areas
Develop and support
models of collaboration
between existing
business
Work with local and
regional third level
institutes to develop
opportunities for
company start-ups
Support the
development of
outdoor and rural
enterprise
Action
Timetable
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Establish and populate database
of relevant information
Medium
Term
LEO
South Dublin Chamber
South Dublin County Council
Develop marketing strategy
Establish work programme
Develop information material to
encourage and support national
and local business to locate and
grow in the County
Short
Term
LEO
South Dublin Chamber
South Dublin County Council
Establish and populate database of
relevant information
Build and develop the sustaining
business programme in
conjunction with South Dublin
Chamber and the LEO
Ongoing
South Dublin Chamber
LEO
South Dublin County Council
Maintain programme,
focus on exporters
Develop an opportunities register
for people looking to start and
develop small business within the
County
Short
Term
South Dublin Chamber
LEO
South Dublin County Council
Register developed
I.T. Tallaght
Ryan Institute
Synergy
South Dublin Chamber
LEO
Develop model for identifying physical
locations for start-up, step up facility and
suitable tenants
Develop an enhanced
collaboration between the third
level institutes, Synergy centre,
South Dublin Chamber and
LEO to identify and support a
programme for start-up and step
up business
Medium
Term
Develop a programme to support
tourism product development in
conjunction with Fáilte Ireland
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
LEO
Fáilte Ireland
Identify tourism products within the
County and potential for development
based on tourism strategy focus
Develop soft business supports for
tourism companies in conjunction with
Fáilte Ireland
Seek to develop links between
local food producers and local
restaurants and food retailers
Ongoing
LEO
South Dublin Chamber
Bord Bia
Identify linkage between food producers
and local retailers
INFRASTRUCTURE
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Goal 2:
Transform older industrial areas into high quality centres for enterprise
South Dublin County has a range of older industrial estates which
are in need of regeneration and renewal. An analysis of the rates
database and the County economic profile reveals that particular
areas of the County, including Cookstown, parts of Ballymount and
areas in the vicinity of the Nangor Road, have high vacancy rates
of approximately 30%, while the rate for the County as a whole
is 11.2%. These older industrial areas date from the 1960s to the
1980s. They are spatially well located and serviced, have a high
potential to be re-developed and have the potential to make better
use of existing zoned, serviced land. This would then enhance the
further consolidation of the built area.
Objective
Develop network of
businesses within older
industrial areas
Identify opportunities
for the development
of start-up/ step up
facilities
Action
Develop network of firms based
on the rollout of the Business
support grant supports
Identify key issues facing business
in older industrial estates
Develop existing collaboration
model between LEO, the
Chamber, local third level institutes
and South Dublin County
Partnership to identify location for
start-up/ Step-up facilities
Timetable
There is a need to develop and maintain an understanding of the
issues faced by businesses in these areas through the development
of networks and to identify specific infrastructure opportunities and
deficits.
Supporting upgrade and redevelopment opportunities, particularly the
promotion of start-up and step-up facilities, along with identifying and
promoting the development of improved infrastructure will support the
redevelopment of these well located but Underutilised areas.
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
LEO
South Dublin Chamber
Identified local businesses
Establish pilot network in Cookstown and
JFK areas
Ongoing
LEO
South Dublin Chamber
Identified local businesses
Identify initial programme based on
established BSG programme
Ongoing
LEO
South Dublin Chamber
South Dublin County
Partnership
Third Level institutes (ITT,
Ryan Institute, Synergy)
Identify potential location for initial start-up/
step-facility
Scope out physical requirements
Identify and establish management
structure
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Objective
Action
Identify specific
infrastructural supports
for re-development of
older industrial areas
Identify key existing infrastructure
within Older industrial estates
and identify key infrastructure
development opportunities
particularly power and telecoms
facilities
Encourage and
promote programme
of physical supports
for the improvement of
older industrial areas
Build on work carried out for the
Business Support Grant and work
with local businesses to identify
key interventions required
Timetable
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Service Providers
South Dublin Chamber
Map existing services within older
industrial areas with above average
vacancy rates, JFK, Cookstown,
Ballymount
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
South Dublin Chamber
Identify rolling programme of key physical
interventions required
Goal 3:
Strengthen the economic fabric of our towns and villages.
South Dublin County has a collection of rural and urban villages
and towns which support ongoing economic and community
development. The County Economic Profile carried out in 2014
identified retailing as the largest economic activity in the County and
there are opportunities to provide further support for niche retailing,
particularly within the towns and villages.
The County Tourism Strategy developed in 2015 identified the
towns and villages of the County as essential to the development
and enhancement of the tourism product. Providing supports for
economic development within the towns and villages will be key to
the development of tourism.
These supports will include:
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Improved permeability and wider improvements to mobility plans
and smart travel initiatives
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Development of models of co-operation and support for retailing
within the County, particularly in towns and villages. Initiatives
will include the Village initiative, the shop front grant and the way
finding strategy.
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Supporting the development of tourism initiatives within the County
arising from the County tourism strategy
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Consideration of particular supports for larger retailing centres
within the County
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Exploring the feasibility of developing Arts / Crafts / Tourism centres
INFRASTRUCTURE
Objective
Action
Develop and maintain
communication
channels with local
retail/ business
Develop a support network for
local retailers and identify key
supports required by retailers
Support the rollout
of the South Dublin
County Tourism
Strategy
Support a marketing
strategy for villages
within the County
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
South Dublin Chamber
LEO
Local retailers
Establish pilot programme with the
niche retail sector and investigate the
development of an online platform for
promoting local retail
Support identified tourist product
development:
• Rollout County wayfinding
strategy
• Initiate heritage village trails
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
South Dublin Chamber
Fáilte Ireland
Tourism Implementation
Group
Establish programme for rollout of village
wayfinding signage. Install new signage in
villages
Develop pilot heritage trail in Tallaght
Identify and support development of
festival with regional draw
Develop unique character for
each village, particularly for niche
retailing
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
South Dublin Chamber
Identify marketing provider to develop
marketing programme
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
South Dublin Chamber
Continue shop front grant
Identify wi-fi improvements
Continue to develop round tower and
Dublin Mountain flagship projects
Develop and support village
improvements
Timetable
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Enterprise and Employment
Goal 4:
Develop new and existing enterprises with significant employment, capital, income or growth potential
South Dublin County has a strong track record of attracting and developing
large scale inward investment projects with examples of large scale inward
investment located throughout the County. However there are clusters
located in City West Business Park and also in Grange Castle International
Business Park, which is owned and managed by South Dublin County
Council.
Large scale inward investment projects have key physical requirements
including serviced site availability, power availability and accessibility to a
large pool of potential employees. South Dublin is well situated to attract
mobile investment projects given its location as part of the Dublin region,
excellent links to the Dublin Port and Dublin Airport, the rest of the Country,
the proximate availability of a large, well educated workforce and service
connections.
However there are a limited number of large serviced sites, both regionally
and within South Dublin County, of 40 acres or more in size. (This being
the size needed by a large bio-pharma/ high tech manufacturing facility).
In order for the County and Region to compete at a global scale for these
types of major inward investment developments, consideration needs to
Objective
Action
Support initiatives to
improve the availability
of serviced sites for
large inward investment
projects
Identify serviced land priorities
Further develop Grange Castle
Business Park
Timetable
be given to the identification of appropriate sites and to the development of
a sustainable model, including the promotion of green technology, for their
servicing and bringing to the market. This is a key economic development
policy as it meets with an identified national and regional need. This policy
would also build on the collaborative relationship between South Dublin
County Council and the IDA as evidenced by the successful ongoing
development of Grange Castle International Business Park.
In supporting and developing existing and new large scale industrial
development South Dublin County Council and South Dublin Chamber
will work with companies to support their location in the County. A key
objective will be the development of a marketing and information pack that
sets out the most attractive features of the County for businesses looking
for a new location.
South Dublin County Council will continue to proactively support the
necessary infrastructure for economic development within the County
and will continue to facilitate pre-planning meetings to advise on future
economic development proposals.
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Industrial Development
Agency
Identify priorities for servicing of sites
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Industrial Development
Agency
Plan for the continued development of
Grange Castle
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Objective
Action
Continue to develop and
improve a dedicated
marketing strategy to
attract large scale inward
investment projects
Build on Grange Castle marketing
information
Identify and support
improved infrastructure
required to support large
scale inward investment
projects
Develop a detailed understanding
of infrastructure needs of large
inward investment projects.
Work with service providers to
meet identified needs.
Support the
development of
improved links between
local third level
institutions and large
local employers
Develop network between
major employers and third level
institutions.
Timetable
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Industrial Development
Agency
Enhance and expand Council Business
pages on Website and related
promotional material
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Industrial Development
Agency
Service Providers
Support 220kv upgrade.
Examine development options for Grange
Castle and environs
Ongoing
South Dublin County
Council, South Dublin
Chamber, Third level
institutions.
Identify participants in network and
establish pilot network group.
Goal 5:
Improve the quality and diversity of employment in the County
There is a wide range of employment types in South Dublin County
including retail, transportation and distribution, industry and
manufacturing and professional and financial services.
The development and maintenance of employment within the
County is an economic requirement and essential to this is ongoing
support for people to develop appropriate skills for current and
future employment opportunities. This is not just for those seeking
employment but also for those already in employment.
To coincide with the Central Government jobs strategy South Dublin
County Council has developed a jobs strategy for the County which
will continue to be implemented. It is envisaged that a regional jobs
strategy will be also be drafted by early 2016. South Dublin will be
active in the development of this regional strategy which will build on
the work already underway.
The recent economic profile for the County undertaken by South
Dublin Chamber and South Dublin County Council identified the
need to improve training within existing business to support ongoing
ENTERPRISE AND EMPLOYMENT
development. A more focused survey was undertaken in 2015 to
identify the training needs of existing businesses. As a result training
programmes will be developed and facilitated through the South
Dublin LEO. The ongoing development and support of targeted
training supports for existing business is a key objective of this LECP.
There is also a need for the development of targeted supports for
exporting companies. Just over 20% of companies in South Dublin
currently export, and these exports are mainly to the UK. Through
Objective
Action
Support the
development and
rollout of a Regional
Jobs Strategy for
Dublin
Actively support the development
of the regional jobs strategy
Develop a training
programme based
on the needs of local
employers
Identify training needs and
develop mechanism for delivery,
incorporating certification where
possible.
Develop training
supports to enhance
and develop exporting
companies within the
County
Identify supports for exporting
companies and develop network
to support exporting companies
within the County
Work with local
stakeholders to
promote upskilling of
local workforce
Identify particular skill deficits
Timetable
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targeted training and networking supports it is envisaged that the level
of exports from the County will increase.
Further collaboration will be undertaken to identify and support
direct links between third level institutes and business in the County,
including the Ryan Institute and Synergy centre. This will allow for
the identifying of existing and future training needs and support the
development of local entrepreneurship. These will be a particular
focus in the areas of food and tourism supports.
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
LEO
Department of Jobs and
Enterprise
Provide input and support the
development of a regional jobs strategy
Ongoing
LEO
South Dublin Chamber
Local business
Develop and rollout training programme
based on 2015 survey results.
Ongoing
LEO
South Dublin Chamber
Local Exporters
Survey exporting companies to identify
future training needs
Ongoing
LEO
South Dublin Chamber
I.T. Tallaght
Solas
Social Enterprise centres
Identify programme to tackle skill
deficits including existing and emerging
apprenticeship opportunities
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Goal 6:
Actively engage with other Authorities and Agencies in the continued economic development of the Dublin region
As part of the Dublin metropolitan area the economy of South Dublin is
heavily integrated into that of the wider Dublin region with significant flows
of workers both into and out of the County. At the last census 42,500
people enter the County for employment while over 57,000 workers
commute out of the County, mainly to Dublin City centre.
South Dublin has a number of key enterprise locations which are integral
to the wider regional and national economy including Grange Castle
International Business Park and City West.
Building on the existing models of collaboration between Grange Castle
International Business Park and the Local Enterprise Office, there will be
continued collaboration with other agencies and authorities, in particular
with the IDA and Enterprise Ireland. The focus of collaboration with the
IDA will be on existing and new smaller businesses, exploring areas of
collaboration and supports that can be offered, particularly through the
LEO. The focus of collaboration with Enterprise Ireland will be to identify
Objective
Action
Support the continued
collaboration with
other agencies and
authorities to develop
and support economic
enterprise
Continue to develop and deepen
collaboration with the Industrial
Development Agency
Continue to develop and deepen
collaboration with Enterprise
Ireland
Support the
identification and
development of Key
regional infrastructure
provision
Work with state agencies to
support business case for delivery
of key infrastructure
Timetable
key sites to be made available for inward investment throughout the
County and to co-ordinate their marketing and servicing. Consideration of
the needs for future envisaged target sectors for foreign direct investment
will form part of this work programme.
The availability of necessary services is essential to attracting new business
and supporting economic activity. There are currently a number of key
infrastructural projects that are required at a regional level and through the
LECP support will be given to their delivery by South Dublin County.
There are successful models of collaboration between economic actors
and state agencies including the Local Authority in South Dublin County.
To support economic development and to develop models of collaboration
active support will be given to the development of regional economic data
with the other Dublin Local Authorities and the development of a regional
economic forum in conjunction with the Regional Authority.
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
Industrial Development
Agency
Develop protocols for identifying key
inward development site size and location.
Continue to develop and enhance the
marketing of Grange Castle Business
Park to prospective clients.
Ongoing
Enterprise Ireland
Develop and expand models of
collaboration with Enterprise Ireland
Ongoing
Irish Water
Eirgrid
Dublin Local Authorities
National Transport Agency
National Roads Authority
Identify key regional infrastructure
requirements
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Goal 7:
Develop micro enterprise, community economic development and start-ups
There is a wide range of micro and community enterprises and new
start-ups within South County Dublin. They range from hi-tech start-ups
to a diversity of local enterprises. Active support structures are in place to
assist these enterprises in start-up and development phases. The Local
Enterprise Office plays an important role in supporting the development
of micro enterprises. South Dublin County Partnership, Action Clondalkin
Objective
Action
Support the ongoing
development of the
South Dublin LEO as a
first stop shop for the
development of
enterprise within the
County.
Actively support the development
of the regional jobs strategy
Support a network for
the development of
community economic
development within the
County
To support the development
of start-up and small business
expansion in the County and to
maximise the development of
enterprise in South Dublin
Support the
development of a
network for the
promotion of social
entrepreneurship in the
County
Identify key actors to be included
in network.
Timetable
Enterprise and Partas provide supports to community economic
development and social entrepreneurship in the County.
Ongoing support is provided to ensure the development of the South
Dublin LEO as a first stop shop for the development of enterprise within
the County.
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
Enterprise Ireland
South Dublin Chamber
LEO
Develop a County Enterprise strategy for
South Dublin County.
Develop a training support programme
based on the 2015 business survey.
Maximise the take up of allocated funding
measures under measure one and two
programmes
Ongoing
LCDC
LEO
Social Enterprise Centres
South Dublin Chamber
Establish a network and develop
programme of work to identify existing
factors most inhibiting community
economic development
Short
Term
LCDC
LEO
Social Enterprise Centres
chamber
Social Entrepreneurs
Establish network of stakeholders to
identify existing factors most inhibiting to
the development of social enterprises
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Health and Wellbeing
Goal 8:
Empower our communities to improve their health and wellbeing and quality of life by providing
relevant information and accessibility to quality services
At just 1.43%, South Dublin has a very low proportion of its
population who self- reported bad or very bad health in the 2011
Census. This rate is below the national average of 1.52% and well
below the Dublin City rate of 2.03%. South Dublin also has lower than
average numbers of people with a disability. However, there are areas
of the County where rates of poor health, disability and chronic illness
are high. The 2014 Health Assets and Needs Assessment of Tallaght,
carried out by Trinity College and Tallaght Hospital, collected data on
1082 individuals living in households in Tallaght. Of these individuals,
22% were reported to have a chronic illness, with rates of heart
disease, diabetes, mental health issues and cancer all increasing
since an earlier study in 2001. There were a total of 18% of people
in receipt of a disability allowance, a very considerable increase on
the 2001 figure of 11%. This clearly suggests the need for service
Objective
Provide information
about health and
wellbeing services that
is available and
accessible to all people
living in the County
Action
Timetable
providers and policy makers to consider geography and local data
when planning new programmes and services.
Health and Wellbeing includes many diverse areas and within this
context participants in the consultation process were asked to
focus particularly on gaps and areas for improvement in existing
programmes and services. Several strong themes emerged including
the need to improve future planning and service development by
carrying out a comprehensive analysis of current resources and
the need to improve communication and cooperation between
those providing services. Participants identified target groups and
target areas that are felt to require more concentrated efforts, these
included adolescent mental health, older people, community safety,
physical activity and addiction and mental health and suicide amongst
members of the Traveller Community.
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Develop a Data Hub for South
Dublin County – to include
directories and mapping of
services and existing networks
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
Health Services Executive
National University of Ireland,
Maynooth
Contractor engaged and data hub
developed
Produce an information pack
to promote the roll out of
literacy audits and translation of
documents / forms / websites
Short
Term
South Dublin County
Council - Individual member
organisation to consider their
approach
Information pack produced and circulated
Member organisations surveyed
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Objective
Ensure high quality
services are provided
by increasing
cooperation and
collaboration
Action
Develop an agreed protocol
for engagement between the
LCDC and existing interagency
committees and collaborative
groups
Continue to support projects
which demonstrate collaboration
and cooperation
Timetable
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
Joint Policing Committee
Healthy County
Age Friendly County
Children and Young People’s
Services Committee
Drugs Task Force
Traveller Interagency Group
Protocol agreed and circulated to existing
committees and groups for consideration
Develop a reporting relationship with other
committees
Ongoing
Healthy County
Health and Wellbeing Week
OPRAH
Children and Youth Services
Committee
Joint Policing Committee
and Local Policing Forums
Traveller Interagency Group
Secure Healthy County accreditation for
Tallaght in 2016
Include no. of new partners in Health and
Wellbeing week 2016
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Environment
Goal 9:
Protect and enhance our environment by providing information that is accessible to all and applying
the principles of sustainable development
During the LECP consultation process it was acknowledged that
the remit of this plan is limited and rather than focussing on larger
issues actions would concentrate on assisting communities to
become more involved in protecting and improving their environment
and their local areas. Participants in the consultation highlighted
the benefits of existing allotments and community garden projects
across the County. These projects not only improve the immediate
environment, they also provide opportunities for learning about food,
composting and water conservation. There is also evidence to show
that community gardens developed by local communities are not
subjected to the same levels of vandalism and anti-social behaviour
as environmental improvements carried out by, for example, the
Local Authority. Another theme which emerged from the consultation
is the need for increased and improved information to empower
communities to take more responsibility for their environment. The
issues of dumping, littering and dog fouling were also raised. It is
strongly felt that ensuring an attractive, clean and safe environment
is essential to ensuring that local communities take ownership and
make use of open spaces and parks in the County.
ENVIRONMENT
Objective
Provide opportunities
for all people in the
County to be better
informed about how to
enhance, protect and
enjoy their environment
Increase opportunities
for communities to
become involved in
protecting and
enhancing the
environment
Action
Timetable
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
No. of new partners
No. of new events
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Develop the Annual Eco Week
to include new partners and new
information and training initiatives
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
South Dublin County
Partnership
PPN Environmental Pillar
Develop a Community Garden
How To manual for communities
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
South Dublin County
Partnership
Manual developed and distributed
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
South Dublin County
Partnership
PPN Environmental Pillar
Education and Training
Board
No. of people involved in training
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
South Dublin County
Partnership
PPN Environmental Pillar
AIRO / NUI Maynooth
Map developed and no. of new locations
identified
Support Community Clean Ups /
Tidy Towns
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
South Dublin County
Partnership
PPN Environmental Pillar
No. of tidy towns and community clean
ups supported
Support existing projects such as
Clondalkin Community Recycling
Initiative and Recreate
Ongoing
South Dublin County
Partnership
Training and Education – Grow
your own, water conservation,
recycling
Map existing Community Gardens
and Allotments and identify
new locations with interested
communities
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Poverty and Inclusion
Goal 10:
Reduce poverty, social exclusion and disadvantage, and improve levels of income for
disadvantaged communities, including children and families
Relative Index Scores for 2011 indicate that South Dublin is the 10th
most affluent County in Ireland with a score of -0.1. However rates
of disadvantage vary greatly across the County, with a score of 8.9
in the Rathfarnam local electoral area and -8.4 in the Tallaght South
local electoral area. At small area level the differences are more
extreme, with 35 small areas classified as very disadvantaged and
1 area classified as extremely disadvantaged. This is one of only 3
such extremely disadvantaged areas in the state. In these small areas
there are very high levels of people who are experiencing, or who
are at risk of poverty. Certain groups who are known to be at greater
risk of poverty are often concentrated in these more disadvantaged
areas. For example South Dublin has the 4th highest number of lone
parents in the state, at 27.6% of the total number of families with
young children. However in the Tallaght South local electoral area
the proportion is 41.8%, while in Clondalkin it is 37.9%. South Dublin
County has the 5th highest number of non-Irish national residents
in the state at 13.2%. Again the proportion is significantly higher in
certain areas, with the figure in Lucan standing at 19.6%.
Due to the socio economic profile of South Dublin County Council
then, there was a significant amount of feedback in relation to
poverty, social exclusion and disadvantage. Much of this feedback
focussed on cuts to services and benefits in recent years, and the real
impacts of these cuts on the community. The multi-factoral causes
of poverty and exclusion were highlighted, for example difficulties
in securing and accessing employment can be compounded by a
lack of public transport or affordable childcare. For this reason the
need for improved cooperation and communication between service
providers was emphasised. There was a strong feeling that the most
marginalised members of the community have been left behind in
recent years, with an over emphasis on getting people job ready
and fewer supports for those who may be several steps away from
being ready to take up employment. The issues of housing and
homelessness were also raised and while the provision of housing
is outside the remit of this plan, there is an opportunity to develop a
more coordinated response from service providers.
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Objective
Action
Develop research
and data gathering
strategies to improve
the targeting of
available resources to
those most in need
Develop a publicly accessible
data hub for South Dublin County
to include relevant data sets and
research
Local transport feasibility study,
including bike rental, car share,
developing local link services etc.
Increase accessibility
to existing services
Ensure high quality
services are provided
by increasing
cooperation and
collaboration
Timetable
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
Health Services Executive
Secure consultant to carry out initial
development
Secure partners to ensure information is
regularly updated
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
Feasibility study, including
recommendations, completed
Develop a leaflet / webpage
for all agencies and groups
involved in homeless services to
ensure consistent and accurate
information is available.
Short
Term
Crosscare
South Dublin County Council
Department of Social
Protection
Clondalkin Travellers
Development Group
Leaflet and Webpage developed
Carry out a review of ECCE in
the County to establish if there
are barriers to taking up available
places
Short
Term
South Dublin County
Childcare Committee
Review completed and results circulated
Establish a homelessness forum
to include all relevant service
providers and community
representatives
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
Clondalkin Travellers
Development Group
Forum established
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Education and Training
Goal 11:
Continue to improve opportunities for our people to participate in life-long learning opportunities
South Dublin has a well-educated population with the number of
people who have completed education to degree level or higher
almost in line with the national average. However in some areas of the
County the rate is just slightly more than half that national average.
Rates of no formal or primary education only are high in some areas,
for example in Tallaght Central local electoral area at 20.7% and
Clondalkin at 17.7%. These numbers include many older people who
did not complete their education during childhood, and who are now
at increased risk of unemployment and poverty as a result.
During the consultation phase many issues relating to education and
Objective
Promote and develop
informal education and
training opportunities
in the County
Action
Improved dissemination about
Library Services through
examining the potential use of
new methods of communication
Support the Education and
Training Board communication
strategy by improving
collaboration with other service
providers
Timetable
Short
Term
Ongoing
life-long learning were raised. There was much discussion about the
importance of parental involvement in school attendance, homework
and the home learning environment.
Literacy was also highlighted as a major concern in the County,
particularly for older people with lower levels of educational
attainment. The libraries network in the County was highlighted,
with participants pointing to the need to promote the services that
are offered to a wider audience. The area of culture was also raised,
and in particular the entitlement of communities to engage with and
express their own cultural identity.
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
South Dublin County Council
Library Services
New communications strategies
developed
Education and Training
Board
LCDC members
New relationships developed
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Objective
Action
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Education and Training
Board
Department of Social
Protection
No. of Literacy Audits carried out
Service providers to explore
other methods of communicating
opportunities
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Education and Training
Board
Department of Social
Protection
South Dublin County
Partnership
Communications strategies adapted
Expand SDCC bursaries scheme
to include early school leavers and
members of target groups
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
I.T. Tallaght
2 new grants in 2016
Ongoing
I.T. Tallaght
Other 3rd level institutions
South Dublin County
Partnership
Identify programmes and no. of students
attending 3rd level on programmes
Ongoing
I.T. Tallaght
Education and Training
Board
Ongoing
Clondalkin Travellers
Development Group
Yellow Flag Programme
Irish Traveller Movement
Literacy audits by service
providers including training for staff
Ensure information
about life-long
learning opportunities
are available and
accessible to all
Provide supports
for people from
disadvantaged
communities to access
life long learning
opportunities
Map 3rd level Access
Programmes
Develop collaboration between
the ETB and Tallaght I.T.
Support the extension of the
Yellow Flag Programme in South
Dublin Schools
Timetable
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Goal 12:
Develop and empower our local workforce through improving skills and increasing the accessibility
of further educational opportunities
Unemployment and underemployment continue to be an issue for
many people in the County. As is the case with other indicators there
are significant differences in areas across the County. In the local
electoral area of Templeogue – Terenure there was an 11.9% rate of
unemployment at the 2011 Census, the rate in the Tallaght South
local electoral area was 29.5%. While the more up to date live register
figures do show a similar rate of increase across all local electoral
areas in levels of employment in recent years, it is clear that some
areas are starting from a lower base.
There are more than 105,000 people in the County in employment,
with over 80,000 jobs located in the County. South Dublin has the
highest rate of out of County commuting for work in Ireland at 57.2%.
However South Dublin does attract large numbers of commuters to
jobs in the County, particularly from the mid-east region. There are
over 6,800 business entities in the County with business categories
Objective
Ensure training is
targeted at potential
employment
opportunities by
developing links
between employers
and providers of further
education and training
Action
Establish a Skills Committee
Jobs website or page on LEO
website with information on how
to access opportunities
Timetable
including retail, transport and distribution, professional and financial
services industry and manufacturing. Over 80% of firms in the County
have 20 or less employee’s making the SME sector the largest single
proportion of business in the County.
As there are now clear signs of improvement, this is an opportune
time to reflect on the skills required by the workforce to take
up the jobs that are available, and will become available in the
future. It was acknowledged that levels of information sharing and
collaboration between service providers in the community, and local
employers, could be improved. It was suggested that strengthening
the connection between these groups would place community
employment services in a better position to tailor training and other
supports to the needs of employers. There are also opportunities
for local employers to act as role models and provide mentoring,
particularly for schoolchildren and students.
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Short
Term
Local Enterprise Office
South Dublin County
Partnership
Local Employment Services
Local Training Providers
South Dublin Chamber
Committee Established
Short
Term
Local Enterprise Office
SDC Partnership
Local Employment Services
Local Training Providers
South Dublin Chamber
Website / page developed and launched
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Objective
Increase opportunities
for young people
from disadvantaged
communities to
progress to further
education and work
Action
Timetable
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Local Enterprise Office
South Dublin County
Partnership
South Dublin Chamber
Schools
Education and Training
Board
Approach no. of businesses and no. of
schools to invite
participation and develop a programme
Businesses to develop
mentoring, role modelling and
work experience programmes
with second level schools in
disadvantaged areas
Short
Term
SDCC Bursaries – develop to
include other target groups, for
example early school leavers,
members of the Traveller
Community and older people
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Tallaght IT
2 new grants awarded in 2016/2017
Support and Promote Jobs Week
Ongoing
Department of Social
Protection
Jobs week supported
Department of Social
Protection
South Dublin County
Partnership
Education and Training
Board
Rathcoole EFG project
Review completed
Review of current interventions
targeting young people not in
employment of education
Short
Term
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Citizenship and Participation
Goal 13:
Support our communities to influence decisions that matter in their areas and lives and encourage
political, economic and cultural citizenship
There is a strong culture of volunteering and participation in the
County. This should be acknowledged, but also developed,
particularly amongst younger people. Suggestions from the
consultation process included forming a network of groups who use
volunteers to share experiences and learning and to offer support.
There was also some discussion about a volunteer awards scheme,
to recognise the contribution of exceptional volunteers. Along with
Objective
Support the culture
of volunteering in the
County by recognising
the value of volunteers
and community groups
Action
Timetable
volunteering there is a need to improve the number of people in the
County who vote and who participate in decision making and policy
forming bodies. There are opportunities to build on the success of
the voter registration campaign for the recent referendum, and also
to use the Public Participation Network to encourage more people to
become involved in committees and other structures.
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Develop a volunteer awards
scheme
Short
Term
South Dublin Volunteer
County Volunteer Centre
Awards Scheme developed and piloted
Develop a South Dublin
Community Groups awards
scheme and increase participation
of South Dublin groups in
national award and recognition
programmes
Short
Term
South Dublin County Public
Participation Network
South Dublin County Council
Awards Scheme developed and piloted
Short
Term
South Dublin County Public
Participation Network
South Dublin Volunteer
County Volunteer Centre
Public Participation Network
Forum established
South Dublin Volunteer
County Volunteer Centre
I.T. Tallaght
Feasibility of scheme to be explored
Develop a forum for organisations
using volunteers providing
support, training and learning
Volunteer credits for students in
I.T. Tallaght
Medium
Term
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Objective
Action
Develop the communication
strategy of the Public Participation
Network to ensure information
is accessible and widely
disseminated
Support the employment and
work programmes of the PPN
Resource Worker and ensure all
LCDC partners encourage groups
to become active members of the
PPN
Improve the provision
of information for
citizens to enable
them to participate in
the social, economic,
political and cultural life
of the County
Voter Registration Campaigns
Training for young people to take
up directorships
Community involvement in
Primary Care roll out
Develop a programme to raise
awareness of Traveller Culture
Timetable
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Short
Term
Public Participation Network
New Communication Strategy to be
developed and agreed by the PPN
Plenary
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Public Participation Network
South Dublin County
Volunteer Centre
South Dublin County
Partnership
Work programme developed and
supported
Ongoing
South Dublin County Council
Public Participation Network
Clondalkin Travellers
Development Group
South Dublin County
Partnership
No. of campaigns
South Dublin County
Volunteer Centre
Comhairle na nÓg
South Dublin County
Partnership
No. of young people trained
Ongoing
Health Services Executive
Healthy Cities Committee
No. of members of community involved
Short
Term
Clondalkin Travellers
Development Group and
partners
Programme developed
Short
Term
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Goal 14:
Strengthen connections, cooperation and coordination between service providers and between
service providers and communities
There is a strong history of collaboration in the County and this was
recognised during the consultation process. However it was also
recognised that there will always be a need to build upon existing
relationships, form new partnerships and improve cooperation. It is
also agreed that new methods of communication, social media in
Objective
Action
Develop new
methods of enabling
service providers to
share information,
develop collaborative
relationships and
improve cooperation
Explore the development of a
protocol for engagement for all
LECP collaborators
Improve the provision
and accessibility
of information
to communities
about services and
opportunities
Collaborators
Measurement / Target for 2016
Short
Term
All LCDC Members and
Collaborators
Agreed protocol developed
Include information on existing
networks and potential partners
on the South Dublin County data
hub
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
All LCDC Members and
Collaborators
Data Hub developed
Develop a new database of
groups and services in the County
Short
Term
South Dublin County Council
Public Participation Network
Database developed
Social media strategies – supports
for service providers to develop
Ongoing
All LCDC Members and
Collaborators
Supports and training offered
South Dublin County Council
Public Participation Network
Website developed and no. of hits
Develop a South Dublin Website
for communities
Timetable
particular, can be used to better effect to ensure effective and timely
communication with communities. The development of a citizenship
charter was also raised, with the possibility that this charter or
protocol could be used by groups and agencies who have agreed to
be involved in LECP actions.
Short
Term
Appendix 1 –
South Dublin County Socio Economic Profile
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Actual Change
527,612
Dublin City
Kildare
210,312
DLR
206,261
161,137
Tipperary
158,754
: 5,999
23.3
23.1
Wicklow : 21,964
19.2
19.1
130,638
Kilkenny : 15,080
119,230
Clare
117,196
Waterford
113,795
Carlow
Laois
80,559
76,687
Galway City
75,529
Cavan
73,183
: 7,890
Galway City
: 9,697
Sligo
11
South Dublin : 26,370
Kerry : 12,975
9.8
Limerick : 16,505
9.4
Dublin City : 31,831
7.5
6.4
-3.1
Cork City : -3,832
13.4
Dublin (NUTS III) : 150,248
17.1
State : 671,049
39,000
-5
31,798
0
11.2
Mayo : 13,192
64,065
Leitrim
12.1
Waterford : 12,249
Roscommon
Longford
13.3
12.4
: 7,193
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown : 14,469
Carlow
14.7
13.5
Tipperary : 18,623
65,393
60,483
15
Clare : 13,919
Sligo
54,612
17.1
Donegal : 23,562
95,419
Offaly
18.8
18.7
: 8,598
Monaghan
86,164
Monaghan
19.9
Roscommon : 10,291
Cork City
Kilkenny
20.5
Offaly : 13,024
Westmeath : 14,306
122,897
Westmeath
20.7
Louth : 21,076
145,320
Mayo
22.3
Galway County : 31,879
136,640
Wexford
Wicklow
Louth
24.6
Cork County : 75,035
Leitrim
145,502
Kerry
25.5
: 7,932
Wexford : 28,724
175,124
Donegal
28.3
Kildare : 46,368
Longford
184,135
Meath
Galway Co
29.4
Cavan : 16,637
191,809
Limerick
37.1
Laoighis : 21,785
265,205
South Dublin
39.5
37.4
Meath : 50,130
273,991
Fingal
% Change 2002 to 2011
Fingal : 77,578
399,802
Cork Co
41
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 500,000 600,000
How is South Dublin performing?
4
How is South Dublin performing?
25
Total Population, 2011
% Population Change ‘02 to ‘11
Source: CSO Census, 2011
Local Authority
31
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
31
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
Local Authority
National
Lower than average
Dublin Region
Lower than average
South Dublin is the 4th most populated local authority in the State with a total population of 265,205 recorded at the 2011 Census. The South Dublin population now represents 5.8% of the State total and 20.9% of the Dublin region. At the LEA level the population is distributed as follows: Lucan (54,101), Clondalkin
(53,278), Templeogue-Terenure (43,120), Tallaght South (40,084), Rathfarnham (37,808) and Tallaght Central (36.814).
Since 2002, the population in South Dublin has increased significantly with an additional 26,370 people now residing in the county. This rate of growth is,
however, not evenly distributed across the county with a clear contrast in place with large parts of South Dublin experiencing a swelling of the population and
then other areas experiencing population decline. This is outlined in more detail on the following page.
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Na
tio
n
al &
Re
gio
n
al
Count
Rate
State : 671049
17.1%
GDA : 270003
17.5%
Dublin (NUTSs III) : 151541
: 26370
Dublin City
: 31110
11%
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
c
al A
uth
ori
tie
s
South Dublin
13.4%
Fingal
: 63295
Dún LaoghaireRathdown
: 30766
Lucan
: 10073
Clondalkin
: 5090
Templeogue Terenure
: -879 -1.8%
Tallaght Central
: -503 -1.5%
Rathfarnham
: 1109
Tallaght South
: 11480
-10
6.3%
32.1%
15.8%
22.1%
10.9%
3%
40.1%
0
10
20
30
40
50
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
Population Change
25
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Lower than average
Dublin Region
Lower than average
Since 2002, the population in South Dublin has increased significantly with an additional 26,370 people now residing in the county. This increase represents a
growth rate of +11%. Although high, this is actually the 6th lowest rate of increase in the State. The demographic change across the county is extremely
varied with Tallaght South LEA increasing by 40.1% (+11,480), Lucan LEA increasing by 22.1% (+10,073) and Clondalkin LEA increasing by 10.9% (+5,090). In
contrast to this, there has been a marginal increase in Rathfarnham (3% or +1,109) and population decline in both Templeogue-Terenure (-1.8% or -879) and
Tallaght Central (-1.5% or -503). The above map provides a more detailed analysis and it is clear that large swathes of eastern South Dublin have decreased in
population with all of the growth in the west and more peripheral parts of the county.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Na
tio
n
al &
Re
gio
n
al
Count
43
Rate
State - 411,153
9%
GDA - 174,608
9.7%
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 130,945
10.3%
South Dublin - 24,852
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
cal
Au
tho
riti
e
s
9.4%
Dublin City - 61,354
11.6%
Fingal - 23,231
8.5%
Dún LaoghaireRathdown - 21,508
Lucan
- 4,292
Clondalkin
- 5,481
Templeogue Terenure
- 3,782
Tallaght Central
- 3,875
Rathfarnham
- 3,699
Tallaght South
- 3,723
10.4%
7.9%
10.3%
8.8%
10.5%
9.8%
9.3%
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
Pop 18-24
7
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Higher than average
Dublin Region
Lower than average
As of 2011 the total population aged ‘18-24’ residing in South Dublin was 24,852. This accounts for 9.4% of the population in the county and is the 7th highest
rate in the State. This rate is higher than the State average (9%) but lower than the Dublin Region (10.3%). As expected, rates are higher in the more urban parts
of the county and rates are highest in the Tallaght Central (10.5%) and Clondalkin (10.3%) LEAs. At 7.9%, the Lucan LEA has the lowest rate across the county.
The total population in this cohort has declined by 22.6% since 2002 and is a result of a combination of factors such as historical demographic patterns and levels
of migration - both In and Out to the county in the last decade. Further detail is provided in the population pyramid charts.
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Na
tio
na
l&
Re
gio
n
al
Count
Rate
State - 244,522
5.3%
GDA - 89,417
5%
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 62,893
4.9%
South Dublin - 14,322
Loc
al
Ele
cto
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
c
al A
uth
ori
tie
s
5.4%
Dublin City - 24,666
4.7%
Fingal - 12,418
4.5%
Dún LaoghaireRathdown - 11,487
Lucan
- 1,985
Clondalkin
- 3,032
Templeogue Terenure
- 2,711
Tallaght Central
- 2,673
Rathfarnham
- 2,324
Tallaght South
- 1,597
5.6%
3.7%
5.7%
6.3%
7.3%
6.1%
4%
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
Pop 55-59
18
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Lower than average
Dublin Region
Lower than average
As of 2011 the total population aged ‘55-59’ residing in South Dublin was 14,322. This accounts for 5.4% of the population in the county and is the 18th highest rate in the State.
This rate is marginally higher than the State average (5.3%) and higher than the Dublin region average (4.9%). South Dublin has a much higher rate than both Dubln City (4.7%)
and Fingal (4.5%) but is lower than Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown (5.6%). Demographic projections point to an steep increase in elderly populations across the State in the coming
decades. The 65+ rate in Dublin is expected to increase from 11% in 2011 to 16.4% in 2031. As South Dublin has a higher rate of elderly population than the region average, it is
safe to assume that the 2031 rate will certainly be well in excess of 16.4%. As such, South Dublin will require a significant increase in elderly related services in years to come.
There is a distinct spatial pattern to the distribution of this cohort across the county with highest rates in eastern parts - Tallaght Central (7.3%), Templeogue-Terenure (6.3%)
and Rathfarnham (6.1%). Tallaght South (4%) and particularly Lucan (3.7%) have almost half these rates.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Lucan
2011
2002
10.1
0 to 04
8.7
15 to 17
05 to 09
7.6
9.9
5
13.4
1.6
1.6
Clondalkin
-12
-9
-6
-8
-6
-4
-2
-3
1.1
1
40 to 44
7.3
6
45 to 49
7.2
6.1
50 to 54
1.2
Popualtion Pyramids
31
1.2
70 to 74
1
-2
1.7
65 to 69
2
-4
2.7
60 to 64
2.8
-6
6.1
4.4
55 to 59
4.7
-8
7.1
35 to 39
12
-10
8.1
30 to 34
7.9
10
13.8
9.3
25 to 29
5.6
How is South Dublin performing?
8.2
5.7
18 to 24
9.7
10
15
7.9
15 to 17
10.2
8
12
7.4
10 to 14
3.7
6
9
0 to 04
9.9
4
6
05 to 09
6.8
1.7
3
2002
7.3
2.4
80+
2
0.8
0
8.7
3.2
75 to 79
0
1.2
80+
6.4
-10
70 to 74
2011
6.2
70 to 74
2.3
1
4.6
65 to 69
3.2
1.9
1.1 75 to 79 0.9
6.6
60 to 64
4.7
1.7
65 to 69
6.9
55 to 59
5.4
2.6
60 to 64
2.2
8.6
50 to 54
5.8
3.1
7.4
45 to 49
6.2
4.4
3.3
55 to 59
9.2
40 to 44
6.8
6.8
5.2
50 to 54
3.8
35 to 39
8
13
9.7
45 to 49
5.1
30 to 34
9.5
11.9
40 to 44
6.7
25 to 29
8.7
10.9
35 to 39
8.3
18 to 24
9.4
25 to 29
7.6
15 to 17
3.7
18 to 24
4.4
30 to 34
7
10 to 14
6.8
8.1
8.3
10.4
7.8
6.7
10 to 14
3.8
2002
7
05 to 09
7.3
2011
9.4
0 to 04
9.1
South Dublin
45
0
75 to 79
0.9
80+
0.9
2
4
6
8
10
12
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
The population profile of South Dublin is very similar to other city areas in Ireland and generally has a higher proportion of its population in the early working age cohorts
(18-34). Naturally, this is due to the gravitational pull of city areas on workers and students. South Dublin, as well as all other local authorities in Ireland, has however witnessed
a major decline in the proportional share of its population aged 18-24 in the last decade. This is a result of 3 interlinked factors; 1) the very high birth rates in the late 70’s and
eary 80’s (early 20’s in 2002 and 30’s in 2011) was followed by very low birth rates in the following 15 years; 2) high levels of working age in-migration (25-45) in the 2002 to 2011
; and 3) high levels of out-migration of young working age (18-24) during the recession years.
Apart from that, the population pyramid for South Dublin is also characterised by increasing cohorts in the young age bands (0-4 and 5-9) as well as a gradually increasing proportion of the population in elderly cohorts (65+). The LEA pyramids on the following pages provide more details on the age structure in place across South Dublin.
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Templeogue-Terenure
2011
2011
Rathfanham
2002
2002
0 to 04
7.4
6.4
5.5
0 to 04
5.9
05 to 09
5.9
10 to 14
3.5
5.7
4.5
7.1
25 to 29
7.2
30 to 34
6.3
6.7
6.9
6.6
6.9
45 to 49
7
3.3
-6
-4
-2
2011
75 to 79
2
80+
1.6
0
2
10.3
18 to 24
10.6
25 to 29
6.5
7
3.7
60 to 64
65 to 69
5.3
2.8
1.6
1.3
2.2
70 to 74
1.4
75 to 79
0.8
80+
0.8
14.9
25 to 29
10.5
30 to 34
8.3
35 to 39
5.9
40 to 44
5.7
45 to 49
4.3
9
10
6
18 to 24
9.3
10
6.2
7
11.2
9.7
15 to 17
9.2
5.8
55 to 59
6.8
7.9
1.4
10 to 14
4.1
12.3
5.6
50 to 54
5.7
80+
0 to 04
8.7
16.9
45 to 49
4.9
1.5
05 to 09
10.1
8.8
40 to 44
5.6
2
75 to 79
2002
11.6
5.6
35 to 39
7
70 to 74
2011
7.1
30 to 34
9.4
Tallaght South
5.5
15 to 17
3.1
3.1
2.6
6.1
10 to 14
4.9
12
5.7
4.1
65 to 69
2
10
8.5
7.1
60 to 64
2.5
8
8.5
55 to 59
6.1
4.6
6
8.3
50 to 54
7.4
3.3
4
2002
7.9
45 to 49
7.7
2.3
05 to 09
5.4
40 to 44
3.3
0 to 04
7.4
7.3
4.3
65 to 69
3.4
35 to 39
5.8
70 to 74
4
30 to 34
4.6
60 to 64
4.7
7.2
7.3
7.4
55 to 59
6.1
Tallaght Central
40 to 44
50 to 54
6.7
-8
7.2
11.5
25 to 29
6.8
6.7
6.9
4.8
18 to 24
9.8
13.7
35 to 39
7.8
15 to 17
4.1
18 to 24
7.5
10 to 14
7
6.8
15 to 17
9.1
7.7
05 to 09
7
6
50 to 54
4
4.8
55 to 59
4
60 to 64
2.9
65 to 69
1.5
0.8 70 to 74
2.9
1.6
0.8
0.6
0.6
0.4 75 to 79
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.6
0.6
80+
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
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Relative Deprivation Score
National &
Regional
0.2
Ireland
3.7
Dublin
-0.1
South Dublin
Local
Authorities
Dublin City
2.2
5.2
Dublin Fingal
10.6
Dun Laoghaire/
Rathdown
Loc
al E
l
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Clondalkin
-5.8
4.8
Lucan
8.9
Rathfarnham
-5.6
Talaght Central
Tallaght South
-8.4
5.3
Templeogue Terenure
-10 -8 -6 -4 -2
Marginally Above Average
Affluent
Very Affluent
Extremly Affluent
0
2
4
6
8 10 12
Marginally Below Average
Disadvantaged
Very Disadvantaged
Extremely Disadvantaged
Source: Pobal HP Deprivation Index, 2015
How is South Dublin performing?
Relative Deprivation Score, 2011
10
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
Based on the Relative Index Scores for 2011, South Dublin as a whole is the 10th most affluent local authority in the country with a score of -0.1 (marginally below average). As
a result of the economic downturn, Absolute Index Scores have decreased right across the country between 2006 and 2011 with Couth Dublin shifting by -6.7 points, the 8th
lowest decrease of all local authorities. In general, cities and large urban areas have weathered the storm best with commuter areas such as Meath and Kildare experiencing the
most significant decline.
Rates of deprivation vary greatly across South Dublin with the LEAs of Rathfarnham, Lucan and Templeogue-Terenure classed as ‘Marginally above Average’ and then Tallaght
South, Clondalkin and Tallaght Central all classed as ‘Marginally below Average’. The most disadvantaged areas within the county (‘Extremely Disadvantaged’ (1 SA) and ‘Very
Disadvantaged’ – 35 SAs) are in parts of Clondalkin, Ronanstown, Tallaght, Jobstown and Oldbawn.
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Na
tio
n
al &
Re
gio
n
al
Count
Rate
State - 113,356
21.6
GDA - 49,054
23.9
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 36,525
- 9,154
27.6
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
c
al A
uth
ori
tie
s
South Dublin
26.8
Dublin City - 15,864
Fingal
- 7,859
Dún LaoghaireRathdown
- 3,648
Lucan
- 1,425
Clondalkin
- 2,557
Templeogue Terenure
- 685
Tallaght Central
- 1,138
Rathfarnham
- 672
Tallaght South
- 2,677
34.4
21.7
17.8
18.6
37.9
16.1
30.8
15.3
41.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
% Lone Parent Families
4
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Higher than average
Dublin Region
Higher than average
As of 2011 there were 9,154 Lone Parent families in South Dublin with children aged under 15 years of age. This equates to 27.6% of the total number of families with young children in the county and is the 4th highest rate in the State with only Dublin City (34.4%), City City (33.8%) and Galway City (27.6%) having
higher rates.
Within South Dublin there is a clear polarisation effect with highest concentrations of Lone Parent Families in areas such as Tallaght, Jobstown, Ronanstown and
Collinstown. At the LEA level, Clondalkin (37.9%), Tallaght Central (30.8%) and Tallaght South (41.8%) have more than double the rates within other LEAs.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Count
Rate
Re
gio
n
al
State - 544,357
12%
al &
GDA - 253,237
Na
tio
n
49
14.3%
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 195,496
15.7%
South Dublin - 34,763
Lo
cal
Au
tho
riti
e
s
13.2%
Dublin City - 88,038
17.2%
Fingal - 49,517
18.3%
Dún LaoghaireRathdown - 23,178
11.4%
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lucan - 10,506
Clondalkin
- 7,104
Templeogue Terenure
- 2,972
Tallaght Central
- 5,728
Rathfarnham
- 2,814
Tallaght South
- 5,639
19.6%
13.4%
6.9%
15.7%
7.5%
14.1%
0
5
10
15
20
State
South Dublin
8
Dublin (NUTs III)
7
6
6.2
5
5.3
4
4.1
3
2
1
0
3.2
2.7
2.5
1.2
UK
3.5
2.9
2.5
1.7
0.8
Polish
1.2
2.4
0.8
Lithuanian
Other
EU 27
How is South Dublin performing?
% Non Irish Nationals
Rest of
World
5
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
Source: CSO Census, 2011
National
Higher than average
Dublin Region
Lower than average
South Dublin has the 5th highest Non-Irish National rate in the State with 13.2% of its population originating from outside Ireland. This rate is higher than the
State average but 2.5 percentage points lower than the Dublin regional average – much of this is a result of the exceptionally high rates in Dublin City (17.2%)
and Fingal (18.3%).
Within South Dublin there is a very clear spatial pattern to the distribution with very high rates (>50%) evident in parts of Tallaght, Lucan, Adamstown and
Clondalkin. The largest Non-Irish National groups residing in South Dublin are Polish (3.2%) and Rest of World (5.3%) – African, Asian and other non-EU
countries. At the LEA level, highest rates are in the Lucan (19.6%), Tallaght Central (15.7%) and Tallaght South (14.1%).
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Rate
1.52%
GDA - 26,665
1.48%
Na
tio
na
l&
Re
gio
n
al
Count
State - 69,661
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 20,102
- 3,800
1.43%
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
c
al A
uth
ori
tie
s
South Dublin
1.58%
Dublin City - 10,705
Fingal
- 3,070
Dún LaoghaireRathdown
- 2,527
Lucan
- 555
Clondalkin
- 975
Templeogue Terenure
- 566
Tallaght Central
- 742
Rathfarnham
- 373
Tallaght South
- 589
2.03%
1.12%
1.23%
1.03%
1.83%
1.31%
2.01%
0.99%
1.47%
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
% Bad/Very Bad Health
20
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Lower than average
Dublin Region
Lower than average
At just 1.43%, South Dublin has a very low proportion of its population classed as having ‘Bad or Very Bad’ general health. This rate is lower than both the State
and Dublin average. In general, there is some variation across the South Dublin LEAs with both Clondalkin (1.83%) and Tallaght Central (2.01%) having
marginally higher rates.
The map above highlights the distribution of bad health across the South Dublin SAs. A number of hotspots are visible in areas such as Tallaght, Oldbawn and
Clondalkin (>5%) and other more peripheral areas of the county. High rates in areas such as Brittas and Newcastle are primarily as a result of people recorded in
the Census as residing within existing health facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals (Peamount).
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Rate
State - 595,335
13
GDA - 225,993
12.5
Na
tio
na
l&
Re
gio
n
al
Count
51
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 164,339
12.9
South Dublin - 32,678
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
c
al A
uth
ori
tie
s
12.3
Dublin City - 78,610
14.9
Fingal - 27,928
10.2
Dún LaoghaireRathdown - 25,123
Lucan
- 5,348
Clondalkin
- 7,353
Templeogue Terenure
- 5,500
Tallaght Central
- 5,460
Rathfarnham
- 3,997
Tallaght South
- 5,020
12.2
9.9
13.8
12.8
14.8
10.6
12.5
0
3
6
9
12
15
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
% Disability
22
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Higher than average
Dublin Region
Higher than average
This map and graphic provides an illustration of the number of residents with disabilities across the South Dublin geographies. As with the indicator on ‘Bad/
Very Bad’ general health, the LEAs of Clondalkin (13.8%) and Tallaght Central (14.8%) have the highest rates. As a whole, South Dublin (12.3%) has a lower rate
of its population with a disability than the State average (13%).
Again, there is a strong correlation with areas with high rates and the location of health facilities – particularly nursing homes (Peamount, Stocking Lane and
Brittas etc). High levels of disability are also strongly correlated with an ageing population and as such rates tend to be higher in areas where the is a high percentage of population aged >65 years.
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SDCC
Dublin
State
25
24
20
21.7
15
14.3
10
15.2
13.4
19
16.9
20
16.6
16.5
14.7
13.8
17.2
14.3
12.3
11.8 12.2 11.9
5
0
No Formal/Primary Lower Secondary
Upper Secondary
Tech/Appren/
Vocation
Lower 3rd
(Higher Cert/
National Dip/
Ordinary Degree)
Higher 3rd
(Honours Degree
to Doctorate)
Source: CSO Census, 2011
On a comparative basis with other local authorities, South Dublin has quite a well educated population (who have completed their education). Overall, South
Dublin has the 8th lowest rate of low education achievement (no formal/primary only – 14.3%), the 11th lowest rate of Apprenticeship/Vocational achievement
(14.7%), the 13th highest rate of lower 3rd Level achievement (Ordinary Degree, Certificate - 11.8%) and the 9th highest rate of higher 3rd level achievement
(Higher Degree and Postgraduate - 16.5%) in Ireland.
There are, however, some very different spatial characteristics to levels of education attainments across the county with areas such as Tallaght, Clondalkin and
parts of Lucan with much lower levels of attainment in comaprison with other parts of the county.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Na
tio
n
al &
Re
gio
n
al
Count
53
Rate
State - 456,896
15.2%
GDA - 154,512
13.2%
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 111,848
13.4%
South Dublin - 24,134
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
cal
Au
tho
riti
e
s
14.3%
Dublin City - 61,452
17.1%
Fingal - 15,245
9%
Dún LaoghaireRathdown - 11,017
8.1%
Lucan
- 3,204
Clondalkin
- 6,026
Templeogue Terenure
- 3,758
Tallaght Central
- 5,287
Rathfarnham
- 1,941
Tallaght South
- 3,918
10%
17.7%
12.6%
20.7%
7.9%
17.1%
0
5
10
15
20
25
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
% No Formal Primary
23
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Lower than average
Dublin Region
Higher than average
This map above details the distribution of the percentage of the total population aged 15+ (completed education) with a highest level of education classed as ‘No
Formal/Primary’ across South Dublin SAs.
A very clear spatial pattern is evident and areas with the lowest levels of education generally in the more rural and peripheral parts of South Dublin (related to
ageing population) and also in more disadvantaged parts of the county such as parts of Tallaght, Jobstown, Ronanstown, Neilstown and Walkinstown. At the
LEA level, Clondalkin (17.7%), Tallaght Central (20.7%) and Tallaght South (17.1%) are well above the State (15.2%) and Dublin region (13.4%) averages.
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Na
tio
n
al &
Re
gio
n
al
Count
Rate
State - 430,622
14.3%
GDA - 156,426
13.4%
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 102,761
12.3%
South Dublin - 24,869
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
cal
Au
tho
riti
e
s
14.7%
Dublin City - 38,169
10.6%
Fingal - 25,521
15%
Dún LaoghaireRathdown - 14,202
Lucan
- 4,786
Clondalkin
- 5,281
Templeogue Terenure
- 3,926
Tallaght Central
- 4,331
Rathfarnham
- 3,018
Tallaght South
- 3,528
10.4%
14.9%
15.5%
13.1%
16.9%
12.3%
15.4%
0
5
10
15
20
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
% App/Voc
20
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Higher than average
Dublin Region
Higher than average
This map details the distribution of the percentage of the total population aged 15+ (completed education) with a highest level of education classed as ‘Apprenticeship or Vocational’* across South Dublin SAs.
Again, a clear spatial pattern is evident and areas with the highest rates are generally in more peripheral parts of the county and also in areas such as Tallaght,
parts of Clondalkin and many areas within the Lucan LEA such as Adamstown and Esker. At the LEA level, rates are generally around 15-16% with the exception
of Templeogue-Terenure and Rathfarnham where rates are 12-13%. *relates to NFQ 4, 5 or 6
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Na
tio
n
al &
Re
gio
n
al
Count
Rate
State - 357,099
11.9%
GDA - 146,201
12.5%
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 102,107
12.2%
South Dublin - 19,857
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
cal
Au
tho
riti
e
s
11.8%
Dublin City - 37,886
10.5%
Fingal - 24,110
14.2%
Dún LaoghaireRathdown - 20,254
14.8%
Lucan
- 4,724
14.7%
Clondalkin
- 2,946
Templeogue Terenure
- 4,113
Tallaght Central
- 2,198
Rathfarnham
- 3,794
Tallaght South
- 2,082
8.7%
13.8%
8.6%
15.5%
9.1%
0
5
10
15
20
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
% Lower Third
13
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Lower than average
Dublin Region
Lower than average
This map details the distribution of the percentage of the total population aged 15+ (completed education) with a highest level of education classed as ‘Lower
Third’* across South Dublin SAs. As with the previous maps, there is a very clear spatial pattern to the distribution. This time, highest rates are primarily in the
south-east (Rathfarnham, Templeogue and Terenure) and in the north of the county (Lucan, Adamstown). There are also some central locations in Tallaght
where rates are approximately 20%. In contrast to the previous maps, low rates of attainment are in Clondalkin (8.7%), Tallaght Central (8.6%) and Tallaght
South (9.1%) – all well below both the State (11.9%) and Dublin (12.2%) regional average.
*NFQ level 6 or 7: Higher Certificate or Ordinary Bachelor Degree or National Diploma
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Na
tio
n
al &
Re
gio
n
al
Count
Rate
State - 518,015
17.2%
GDA - 257,348
22%
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 200,496
24%
South Dublin - 27,932
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
cal
Au
tho
riti
e
s
16.5%
Dublin City - 88,248
24.6%
Fingal - 36,924
21.8%
Dún LaoghaireRathdown - 47,392
Lucan
- 6,830
Clondalkin
- 3,114
Templeogue Terenure
- 6,688
Tallaght Central
- 2,295
Rathfarnham
- 6,882
Tallaght South
- 2,123
34.7%
21.3%
9.2%
22.4%
9%
28.1%
9.3%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
31
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
% 3rd Level Plus
9
Local Authority
National
Lower than average
Dublin Region
Lower than average
This map details the distribution of the percentage of the total population aged 15+ (completed education) with a highest level of education classed as ‘3rd Level
Plus’* across South Dublin SAs. The spatial divide in education levels across South Dublin is even more apparent in this map with high rates almost exclusively in
the south-east (Rathfarnham, Templeogue and Terenure) and in the north of the county (Lucan, Adamstown). Outside of these areas, rates are exceptionally low
and the LEAs of Clondalkin (9.2%), Tallaght Central (9%) and Tallaght South (9.3%) only rates more than three times lower than Rathfarnham. Interestingly, the
rate in South Dublin as a whole (16.5%) is lower than both the State (17.2%) and all other Dublin local authorities.
*Honours Degree, Postgraduate or Ph.D
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Mainstream Mainstream
Pupils
Teachers
Meath
Kildare
Wicklow
Kilkenny
Carlow
DLR
Waterford
Fingal
Laois
Louth
Monaghan
Cavan
Wexford
Leitrim
Sligo
Cork County
Donegal
Longford
Offaly
Westmeath
South Dublin
Clare
Limerick
Kerry
Tipperary
Galway County
Mayo
Roscommon
Dublin City
Galway City
Cork City
State
Student/Teacher Ratio 2013/14
19.4
- 25,116
- 1,295
- 28,409
- 1,511
- 16,625
- 888
18.7
- 10,607
- 572
18.5
- 7,327
- 397
18.5
- 17,858
- 976
18.3
- 13,939
- 763
18.3
- 34,719
- 1,909
- 10,445
- 580
18
- 16,286
- 906
18
- 7,249
- 406
17.9
- 9,259
- 519
17.9
- 18,048
- 1,015
17.8
- 3,625
- 206
17.6
- 7,069
- 405
17.5
- 45,593
- 2,614
17.4
- 18,785
- 1,087
17.3
- 5,166
- 301
17.2
- 9,590
- 561
17.1
- 10,725
- 627
17.1
- 33,066
- 1,941
DLR
Wicklow
Meath
Clare
Limerick
Cork County
Wexford
Laois
Kildare
Longford
Kilkenny
Louth
Offaly
Leitrim
Fingal
Sligo
Galway County
Carlow
South Dublin
Monaghan
Waterford
Kerry
Donegal
Mayo
Westmeath
Galway City
Dublin City
Cork City
Cavan
Tipperary
Roscommon
18.2
17
- 808
16.9
- 21,494
- 1,285
16.7
- 15,616
- 936
16.7
- 18,143
- 1,087
16.7
- 21,595
- 1,315
16.4
- 14,286
- 884
16.2
- 7,055
- 449
15.7
- 43,230
- 2,758
15.7
- 7,197
- 475
15.2
- 890
15.1
0
How is South Dublin performing?
Student/Teacher Ratio 2014/14
How is South Dublin performing?
5
10
21
19
15
Local Authority
31
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
31
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
Local Authority
5.4
6.7
4.1
31.4
62.2
31.1
65.9
28.2
11.1
61
27.9
26.9
6.9
67
26.1
6.8
67.1
26.1
71.3
25.2
3.5
62.7
25.1
8
66.9
25
7.4
12.3
67.7
24.8
9.1
66.8
24.1
16.4
59.8
23.8
2.7
14.6
16.1
5.4
9.2
73.7
23.6
61.9
23.4
60.7
23.3
71.5
23.2
67.7
23.1
13.6
63.4
23.1
6.7
70.2
23
13.9
64.3
21.9
13.3
65.2
21.5
57.8
21.2
67.9
21.2
21
10.9
15.3
17.3
66.2
18.5
64.7
18
66
17
17
13.3
71.5
14.1
71.6
14.3
64.5
14.2
21.2
10.2
40%
20 to <30 Per Class
60%
>30 Per Class
15.2
66.1
20%
< 20 Per Class
30
60.4
65.2
0%
20
63.2
11.4
7.9
State
17.3
- 525,141 - 30,358
% Students in Class 30+ pupils
% Distribution of Students by Class Size
18.8
- 13,613
- 13,406
57
23.7
80%
100%120%
National
Lower than average
Source: Department of Education and Skills (DES), 2015
National
Lower than average
An analysis of the Department of Education and Skills database on the number of mainstream pupils and teachers reveals that South Dublin has the 10th lowest
pupil-teacher ratio in the State with 17 pupils per teacher. This is based on the total number of mainstream pupils (33,066) and teachers (1,941) recorded in
2013/14.
Using this dataset it is possible to categorise the primary school students in South Dublin into three different class sizes. South Dublin performs reasonably well
in comparison to average class sizes in the State with the following categorisation: 9.2% in ‘< 20 per Class’, 67.7% in ‘20 to 30 per Class’ and 23.1% in ‘>30 per
Class’.
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% Progress to University
Moyle Park College
% Progress to IT
% No Third Level Progress
20.4
Coláiste Bríde
School
Fee
Gender Paying
DEIS
LEA
29.6
- 674
Boys
N
N
C
54.4
- 942
Girls
N
N
C
33.8
- 878
Girls
N
N
L
34.7
24
- 726
Boys
N
N
L
26.9
23.8
- 719
Mixed
Y
N
L
40
- 160
Boys
Y
N
R
50
19.1
26.5
St Josephs College
39.4
Coláiste Phádraig CBS
26.8
41.3
The Kings Hospital
49.2
Rockbrook Park School
Pupils
25
35
Loreto High School*
59.8
Sancta Maria College
12.1
Colaiste Eanna
26.5
51.8
Templeogue College
45
Our Ladys School
49.5
42.1
St Pauls Secondary School
48.9
18.9
Coláiste de hÍde
14.3
Deansrath Community College
14.6
Collinstown Park Community College
14.8
41.5
18.4
29.3
Firhouse Community College
14.1
Tallaght Community School
Old Bawn Community School
St Aidan's Community School 7.8
N
N
TT
39.6
- 573
Girls
N
N
TT
67.3
- 321
Mixed
N
N
TC
56.1
- 484
Mixed
N
Y
C
L
N
C
34.5
- 459
Mixed
N
Y
TT
38.5
- 720
Mixed
N
N
TT
24
- 294
Mixed
N
Y
TS
30.4
- 855
Mixed
N
N
TT
11.9
- 597
Mixed
N
N
L
48.1
- 855
Mixed
N
N
C
63.5
- 552
Mixed
N
Y
L
38.1
48.5
- 874
Mixed
N
N
TS
36.8
48.5
- 789
Mixed
N
Y
TC
45.8
- 874
Mixed
N
N
TC
66.7
- 498
Mixed
N
Y
TS
68.6
- 466
Mixed
N
Y
TS
11.7
- 716
Mixed
N
N
R
30.5
36.7
29.6
23.5
20
Girls
N
39.6
0
- 772
Mixed
27
St. Colmcille's Community School
9
- 382
17.5
Killinarden Community School 3.7
TT
20.6
34.9
32.7
14.7
R
N
C
52
13.4
N
N
Y
57.6
St Marks Community School
N
Boys
N
46.2
9.5
Boys
- 696
N
Coláiste Cois Life
Phobailscoil Iosolde
- 614
N
24
19.2
21.7
5.4
Mixed
23.4
Holy Family Community School
R
Mixed
47.4
Jobstown Community College
R
N
- 873
51.7
St Mac Dara's Community College
N
N
- 685
32.8
44.4
13.8
Y
Girls
59
51.2
Coláiste Chilliain
Girls
- 506
16
26.2
Lucan Community College
Greenhills College
- 636
34.5
40.2 0
53.4
48.6
40
60
80
South Dublin
Top 5 Third Level Destinations
(Leaving Cert Admissions)
356 Admissions
322 Admissions
253 Admissions
238 Admissions
183 Admissions
TT: Terenure /Tallaght - 6 Schools, 1 DEIS
L : Lucan** - 6 (8) Schools, 2 DEIS
TC: Tallaght Central - 3 Schools, 1 DEIS
R : Rathfarnham - 5 , 0 DEIS
TS: Tallaght South - 4, 3 DEIS
C : Clondalkin - 6 Schools , 2 DEIS
Total Schools 32, 9 DEIS
100
* Loreto High School data contains more leaving cert 3rd level allocations those who sat the leaving cert. This is due to repeat students and skews the progression rates positively.
**Lucan LEA: Adamstown & St Kevins Community Colleges excluded as no leaving cert data exist/available in 2014
Source: Schooldays.ie 2015
An analysis of results from SchoolDays.ie provides details on progression rates (those who sit the Leaving Cert and progress to 3rd level) from all South Dublin
secondary schools to 3rd level institutions. According to the 2013/14 results, South Dublin recorded a progression rate of 67.2% and was the 4th lowest in the
country. In comparison, Dublin City had a rate of 67%, Fingal had a rate of 69.6% and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown had a rate of 80.6%.
There is also quite a difference in progression rates apparent between DEIS and Non-DEIS schools with DEIS schools recording rates between 31.4% and 76%
whereas Non-DEIS schools recorded rates between 32.7% and 100%*.
The main 3rd level destinations for South Dublin Schools are IoT Tallght, DIT, UCD, Maynooth University and TCD.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Na
tio
n
al &
Re
gio
n
al
Count
59
Rate
State - 424,843
19%
GDA - 159,054
17.4%
Dublin (NUTSs III) - 111,449
17.1%
South Dublin - 26,039
Loc
a
l El
ect
o
(LE ral A
A)
rea
s
Lo
cal
Au
tho
riti
e
s
19.6%
Dublin City - 51699
18.5%
Fingal - 22,640
16%
Dún LaoghaireRathdown - 11,071
Lucan
- 4,277
Clondalkin
- 6,861
Templeogue Terenure
- 2,433
Tallaght Central
- 4,358
Rathfarnham
- 2,332
Tallaght South
- 5,778
11.2%
15.5%
25.2%
11.9%
22.4%
12.5%
29.8%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Source: CSO Census, 2011
How is South Dublin performing?
% Unemployment
16
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Higher than average
Dublin Region
Higher than average
As of 2011, the total population classed as unemployed (both unemployed and looking for first job) in South Dublin was 26,039. This figure represents an
unemployment rate of 19.6% of the total labour force of 132,573 (population aged 15+ At Work and Unemployed). South Dublin has the 3rd highest number
classed as unemployed and the 16th highest unemployment rate. The rate in South Dublin is higher than all other Dublin local authorities.
There is a stark contrast with unemployment rates across the county with much higher rates in Tallaght South (29.8%), Tallaght Central (22.4%) and Clondalkin
(25.2%). In contrast to this, rates are much lower in other LEAs with Templeogue-Terenure having the lowest rate at 11.9%.
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SDCC
Clondalkin
Tallaght
State
250
213.6
200
% Change from ‘07
208.6
194.6
180
178.4 179.2
156.3
151.3
146.4
150
172.1
184.5
182.7
180.8
174.7
168.8
174.1
158.1
166.6
152
151.1
145.3
136.4
140
118.6
100
54.7
39.9
39.7
38.3
50
0
07 to 08
07 to 09
07 to 10
07 to 11
07 to 12
07 to 13
07 to 14
State
Persons on Live Register by Age - August 2015, South Dublin & Social Welfare Offices (SWO)
25 years and over
Persons Live Register
16,960
Under 25 years
15,000
14,131
(83.3%)
9,791
10,000
7,169
5,987
(83.5%)
5,000
2,829
(16.7%)
0
8,144
(83.2%)
1,182 (16.5%)
South Dublin*
Clondalkin
1,647 (16.8%)
% 2011 Population (18-64) on Live Register
20,000
20
South Dublin
16.1
16.2
12.7
12.8
15.7
15
15
13.7
12.6
12.4
12.2
11.2
9.9
10
5
Tallaght
0
*South Dublin figures represent those accessing social welfare offices located with in the Local Authority.
South Dublin residents may also access social welfare offices located outside the Local Authority.
2010M08
2011M08
2012M08
2013M08
2014M08
2015M08
Source: Department for Social Protection (DSP) and AIRO, 2015
How is South Dublin performing?
% Live Register
16
31
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
National
Higher than average
Dublin Region
Higher than average
Since 2011 there has been a noticeable decrease in levels of unemployment across the country. In the absence of new census figures, the most reliable means of
measuring this change within South Dublin is through the Live Register* (this is not a true measure of unemployment as it includes part-time workers). Using
a per population rate (18-64), it is estimated that the rate in South Dublin has decreased from 12.7% in M8 2010 to 9.9% in M8 2015. This rate is lower than the
State average of 12.4%. As of August 2015, the total Live Register recipients residing in South Dublin can be grouped into the following age categories: Under 25
(2,829 or 16.7%) and 25 Years and Over (14,131 or 83.3%).
*Live Register total in South Dublin is based on Clondalkin and Tallaght SWO only and excludes those registering at the Nutgrove and Ballyfermot SWO.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
61
No. Persons working
outside county
of usual residence
South Dublin
- 50,625
Fingal
- 55,808
DLR
- 41,137
Meath
- 32,,942
57.2
56.2
54.5
53.7
Wicklow
- 21050
48
Kildare
- 33,493
46.4
Waterford Co
- 9,430
Roscommon
- 8,534
45.6
44.2
Laois
- 10,427
42.4
Galway Co
- 23,101
42.2
Limerick City
- 6,182
Leitrim
- 3,771
Limerick Co
- 15,891
Carlow
- 5,465
Offaly
- 7,623
Cork Co
- 42,979
Tipperary N
- 6,684
Cork City
- 10,419
41.2
40.5
% In County Workers
36.6
34.5
34.1
30.6
70
29.6
60
29.4
Kilkenny
- 9,054
Louth
- 10,301
Westmeath
- 7,320
27.7
Longford
- 3,001
27.3
Dublin City
- 46,815
25.5
Cavan
- 5,463
25.5
27.9
Clare
- 8,440
23
Monaghan
- 4,196
22.4
Tipperary S
- 5,739
Waterford City
- 2,766
Galway City
- 4,873
Wexford
- 7,236
Sligo
- 3,005
Donegal
- 5,361
Mayo
- 4,335
Kerry
- 4,026
% Outbound Commuters
80
31.8
64.9%
57.2%
56.5%
50
40
43.5%
30
42.8%
35.1%
20
10
21.1
19.8
0
19.4
17.2
RoI
Dublin
South Dublin
14.8
12.8
11.3
9.4
0
10
20
How is South Dublin performing?
% Workers Commuting Out of County
30
40
1
31
50
60
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
South Dublin has the highest rate of ‘Out of County’ commuting in the country with 57.2% (50,625) of all workers (with a fixed or known work destination)
commuting out of the county for employment opportunities – the vast majority of these are however commuting into Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown or
Fingal. As expected, highest rates in other local authorities are all from Dublin and the Mid-East commuter belt.
The map on the following page details the employment destinations of all South Dublin resident workers who commute out of the county.
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Count
of Trips
% Share
South Dublin - 37826
35.9%
Dublin City - 33755
32%
DLR - 8312
7.9%
Fingal - 3898
3.7%
Kildare - 2589
2.5%
Wicklow
- 725
0.7%
Meath
- 459
0.4%
Rest of the country
- 887
0.8%
Mobile - 8618
8.2%
Blank - 8263
7.8%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
The above map and graphic details the destination of all South Dublin resident workers (105,332) as of April 2011. Of these, 35.9% (37,826) were employed with
South Dublin, 16% (16,881) had no fixed work destination (mobile workers or blank address) and the remaining 48.1% (50,625) were employed elsewhere in
Ireland. At the local authority level, Dublin City, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and Fingal were the main destinations.
The map provides further detail and highlights the key destinations with Dublin city centre, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin Airport and Blanchardstown/
Mullhuddart amongst the key employment destinations for South Dublin workers.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Count
of Trips
South Dublin
- 37,826
Dublin City
- 11,946
Kildare
- 10,044
63
% Share
47.3%
14.9%
12.6%
Dún Laoghaire
-Rathdown
- 4,921
6.2%
Fingal
- 4,828
6%
Meath
- 2,692
3.4%
Wicklow
- 2,551
3.2%
Laois
- 951
1.2%
Westmeath
- 583
0.7%
Offaly
- 480
0.6%
Carlow
- 461
0.6%
Louth
- 438
0.5%
Rest of Country
- 2275
2.8%
0
10
20
30
40
50
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
The above map and graphic details the origin of all those employed within South Dublin (79,996) as of April 2011. South Dublin is a key commuting destination
for workers from the Dublin and Mid-East regions. Residents workers from South Dublin account for 47.3% (37,826) of all the jobs located in the county with
Dublin City (14.9%), Kildare (12.6%), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (6.2%) and Fingal (6%) the other main origins of those working in the county.
Again, the map provides more detail on the exact origin of workers who are employed within the county. The extent of the South Dublin commuting pull from
the Mid-East is clear with high numbers travelling from large parts of Kildare, east Wicklow and south Meath.
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Number Jobs
% Share of Jobs
Clondalkin - 21,519
26.9%
15.2%
Lucan - 12,139
Rathfarnham - 3,365 4.2%
Tallaght Central - 22,793
28.5%
Tallaght Central - 9,672
12.1%
Templeogue - 10,508
Terenure
13.1%
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
According to results from Census 2011 (POWCAR - Place of Work Census of Anonymised Records) there were 79,996 jobs located in South Dublin (including
those who work from home). At the LEA level, both Clondalkin (21,519 or 26.9% of all jobs) and Tallaght Central (22,793 or 28.5% of all jobs) are the main
employment centres within the county with much smaller proportions of all jobs located in the other LEAs.
The maps above highlights the main employment locations - areas such as Tallaght (Square and other central locations), M50/N7 industrial estates, Grange Castle, Citywest, Liffey Valey and Fonthill industrial estates are the key locations.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Number Jobs
16,077
Tallaght incl.
Cookstown, Airton,
Square and Whitestown
14,876
Ballymount and JFK
Grangecastle and
Clondalkin
5,999
Liffey Valley, Fonthill
and Cherry Orchard
4,976
Citywest, incl. Baldonnell,
Magna and Greenogue
10,339
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
65
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Not stated
Other
126
Other
Age of Workers
Occupation
Industry of Employment
4
188
Agri Worker
4
Farmers
5
90
Edu, Soc etc
74
Home Worker
1
602
3832
Own A/C
1654
IT, Prof Services
Not Stated
22
1256
P Admin etc
Mode of Transport
140
Unskilled
1164
12838
1469
450
S-Skilled
2356
Private Transport
1630
1440
Public Transport
1480
Soft Modes
1684
1809
Man Skill
Retail, T&S etc
1156
2457
4169
Non Manual
Cons
5184
0
2879
5000
10000
15000
383
Low Prof
Manu etc
2295
2602
2728
High Prof
1220
1588
Education
129
Emp&Man
6
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
3194
0
5000
1000
2000
3000
4000
0
5000
1000
2000
3000
4000
%
AFF
6000
Not stated
211
Third or Higher
6455
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
Tallaght incl. Cookstown, Airton, Tallaght Square and Whitestown
How is South Dublin performing?
Number of jobs in Employment Zone
How is South Dublin performing?
Origin of workforce?
16,077
50.5%
8,121
Total jobs in
Tallaght
South Dublin
% of workers residence
20.1%
Secondary or Lower
0
% of all jobs in
South Dublin
26.8%
4,309
Rest of Dublin
% of workers residence
9411
17.1%
2,753
Mid-East
% of workers residence
5.6%
894
2000
4000
6000
8000 10000
Rest of Ireland
% of workers residence
According to the 2011 Census, there were 16,077 jobs located in the Tallaght Employment Zone (incl. Cookstown, Airton, Tallaght Square and Whitestown).
This figure equates to 20.1% of all jobs located within South Dublin. Of those jobs, 50.5% (8,121) were undertaken from residents in South Dublin, 26.8% (4,309)
from elsewhere in Dublin, 17.1% (2,753) from the Mid-East and 5.6% (894) from elsewhere in Ireland.
The above graphics provide a profile of the actual jobs located in the Tallaght Employment Zone: Industry of Employment, Occupation, Age of Workers, Education and Mode of Transport. Jobs in this are primarily in the Retail and Education/Social sectors with a high proportion of occupations being non-manual.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Not stated
Age of Workers
Occupation
Industry of Employment
Other
137
Other
Not Stated
49
6
310
119
Farmers
Edu, Soc etc
60
Home Worker
10
0
615
162
Own A/C
P Admin etc
Mode of Transport
25
174
Agri Worker
67
103
320
Unskilled
IT, Prof Services
1001
12769
1429
539
S-Skilled
3016
Private Transport
Public Transport
1727
2034
1191
1972
Man Skill
Retail, T&S etc
2270
6671
Non Manual
Cons
Soft Modes
2256
3286
856
0
2746
5000
10000
15000
1168
Low Prof
Manu etc
3292
2136
1045
High Prof
718
781
Education
69
Emp&Man
17
0
2000
4000
6000
4425
0
8000
1000
2000
3000
4000
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
%
AFF
5000
Not stated
205
Third or Higher
3900
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
Ballymount and JFK
How is South Dublin performing?
Number of jobs in Employment Zone
How is South Dublin performing?
Origin of workforce?
Secondary or Lower
14,876
36%
5,351
Total jobs in
Ballymount/JFK
South Dublin
% of workers residence
18.6%
37.6%
5,592
0
% of all jobs in
South Dublin
Rest of Dublin
% of workers residence
10771
18.5%
2,752
Mid-East
% of workers residence
7.9%
1,181
2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000
Rest of Ireland
% of workers residence
According to the 2011 Census, there were 14,876 jobs located in the Ballymount and JFK Employment Zone. This figure equates to 18.6% of all jobs located within
South Dublin. Of those jobs, 36% (5,351) were undertaken from residents in South Dublin, 37.6% (5,592) from elsewhere in Dublin, 18.5% (2,752) from the Mid-East
and 7.9% (1,181) from elsewhere in Ireland.
The above graphics provide a profile of the actual jobs located in the Ballymunt and JFK Employment Zone: Industry of Employment, Occupation, Age of Workers, Education and Mode of Transport. Jobs in this area are primarily in the Retail, Manufacturing and Professional Services industries. Interestingly, occupational status in this
area has a high rate of Employers and Managers and highlights that this employment zone contains high levels of SMEs with relatively low numbers of employees.
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Not stated
Other
50
Other
Age of Workers
Occupation
Industry of Employment
7
87
Agri Worker
5
Farmers
4
Not Stated
9
184
Edu, Soc etc
36
Own A/C
249
IT, Prof Services
26
Home Worker
1
158
489
P Admin etc
Mode of Transport
88
Unskilled
324
5047
495
221
S-Skilled
687
Private Transport
Public Transport
616
754
361
783
Man Skill
Retail, T&S etc
1018
1753
Non Manual
Cons
Soft Modes
727
1402
564
0
1272
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
380
Low Prof
Manu etc
2202
932
973
High Prof
299
570
Education
50
Emp&Man
5
0
500
1000
1500
2000
1168
0
2500
500
1000
0
500
1000
1500
%
AFF
1500
Not stated
77
Third or Higher
2234
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
*Grangecastle including Clondalkin
How is South Dublin performing?
5,999
How is South Dublin performing?
44.9%
Number of jobs in Employment Zone
Origin of workforce?
2,691
Secondary or Lower
Total jobs in
Grangecastle*
7.5%
% of all jobs in
South Dublin
South Dublin
24.4%
Rest of Dublin
% of workers residence
1,464
% of workers residence
3688
0
22.2%
1,330
Mid-East
% of workers residence
8.6%
514
1000
2000
3000
4000
Rest of Ireland
% of workers residence
According to the 2011 Census, there were 5,999 jobs located in the Grangecastle and Clondalkin Employment Zone. This figure equates to 7.5% of all jobs located within South Dublin. Of those jobs, 44.9% (2,691) were undertaken from residents in South Dublin, 24.4% (1,464) from elsewhere in Dublin, 22.2% (1,330)
from the Mid-East and 8.6% (514) from elsewhere in Ireland.
The above graphics provide a profile of the actual jobs located in the Grangecastle and Clondalkin Employment Zone: Industry of Employment, Occupation, Age
of Workers, Education and Mode of Transport. Jobs in this are primarily in the Manufacturing and Retail sectors with a high proportion of occupations being
non-manual and from the higher professional groupings.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Not stated
Other
33
Other
Age of Workers
Occupation
Industry of Employment
6
70
Agri Worker
3
Farmers
5
37
Own A/C
50
IT, Prof Services
21
Home Worker
0
126
252
P Admin etc
Not Stated
11
111
Edu, Soc etc
Mode of Transport
56
Unskilled
427
257
Private Transport
3934
371
126
S-Skilled
578
Man Skill
582
Public Transport
500
593
698
Retail, T&S etc
Non Manual
Cons
Soft Modes
960
3231
2044
428
0
853
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
137
Low Prof
Manu etc
722
475
264
High Prof
154
139
Education
13
Emp&Man
13
0
1000
2000
3000
1109
0
4000
500
1000
0
1500
2000
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
%
AFF
2500
Not stated
103
Third or Higher
1124
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
*Liffey Valley, Fonthill and Cherry Orchard
How is South Dublin performing?
Number of jobs in Employment Zone
How is South Dublin performing?
Origin of workforce?
4,976
45.6%
2,271
Secondary or Lower
6.2%
South Dublin
% of workers residence
1,484
0
% of all jobs in
South Dublin
29.8%
Rest of Dublin
% of workers residence
3749
18.9%
938
Mid-East
% of workers residence
5.7%
283
1000
2000
3000
4000
Rest of Ireland
% of workers residence
According to the 2011 Census, there were 4,976 jobs located in the Liffey Valley Employment Zone (incl. Fonthill and Cherry Orchard). This figure equates to
6.2% of all jobs located within South Dublin. Of those jobs, 45.6% (2,271) were undertaken from residents in South Dublin, 29.8% (1,484) from elsewhere in
Dublin, 18.9% (938) from the Mid-East and 5.7% (283) from elsewhere in Ireland.
The above graphics provide a profile of the actual jobs located in the Liffey Valley Employment Zone: Industry of Employment, Occupation, Age of Workers,
Education and Mode of Transport. Jobs in this are almost exclusively in the Retail sector with a high proportion of occupations being non-manual.
69
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Not stated
Other
94
Other
Age of Workers
Occupation
Industry of Employment
6
98
Agri Worker
3
Farmers
5
59
28
Home Worker
0
279
230
Own A/C
P Admin etc
Not Stated
16
57
Edu, Soc etc
Mode of Transport
28
132
Unskilled
IT, Prof Services
531
9424
852
306
S-Skilled
3505
Private Transport
Public Transport
1141
1297
547
1369
Man Skill
Retail, T&S etc
3310
1920
Non Manual
Cons
Soft Modes
1692
1722
340
0
2157
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
428
Manu etc
2653
Low Prof
1035
High Prof
1055
1520
458
Education
31
Emp&Man
34
0
1000
2000
3000
2994
0
4000
1000
2000
3000
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
%
AFF
4000
Not stated
129
Third or Higher
4135
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
*Citywest including Baldonnell, Magna and Greenogue
How is South Dublin performing?
Number of jobs in Employment Zone
How is South Dublin performing?
Origin of workforce?
10,339
33.4%
3,450
Total jobs in
Citywest
South Dublin
% of workers residence
12.9%
30%
3,103
Secondary or Lower
0
% of all jobs in
South Dublin
Rest of Dublin
% of workers residence
6075
26.1%
2,696
Mid-East
% of workers residence
10.5%
1,090
2000
4000
6000
8000
Rest of Ireland
% of workers residence
According to the 2011 Census, there were 10,339 jobs located in the Citywest Employment Zone (incl. Baldonnell, Magna and Greenogue). This figure equates
to12.9% of all jobs located within South Dublin. Of those jobs, 33.4% (3,450) were undertaken from residents in South Dublin, 30% (3,103) from elsewhere in
Dublin, 26.1% (2,696) from the Mid-East and 10.5% (1,090) from elsewhere in Ireland.
The above graphics provide a profile of the actual jobs located in the Citywest Employment Zone: Industry of Employment, Occupation, Age of Workers, Education and Mode of Transport. Jobs in this area are primarily in the Professional Services, Retail and Manufacturing industries with a high level of professional
occupations such as Employers and Managers and Lower and Higher Professionals.
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Not stated
Other
359
Other
Age of Workers
Occupation
Industry of Employment
33
Farmers
17
Not Stated
111
2187
404
Edu, Soc etc
Own A/C
5073
Home Worker
589
Unskilled
IT, Prof Services
200
1
2121
10736
P Admin etc
Mode of Transport
48
584
Agri Worker
71
15071
3681
Private Transport
36953
4823
1315
S-Skilled
3582
Man Skill
3664
Public Transport
5495
10712
6173
Retail, T&S etc
11694
Non Manual
Cons
Soft Modes
7468
16180
2759
0
9058
10000
20000
30000
40000
1192
Low Prof
Manu etc
4238
7593
8921
High Prof
3327
5048
Education
323
Emp&Man
75
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
10692
0
5000
10000
15000
0
20000
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
%
AFF
Not stated
633
Third or Higher
21989
Secondary or Lower
28003
0
5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
External Commuters from South Dublin
The series of graphics above provide a profile of the workforce who commute out of South Dublin (50,625 - excludes mobile and blank destinations) on a daily basis to employment destinations primarily in other Dublin local authorities and the Mid-East. In general, the profile points to a highly educated workforce (43.4% with Third level
qualifications) with a a high number employed in both non-manual and higher level occupations - Employers & Managers, Higher Professionals and Lower Professionals.
Also, and as expected, a high proportion of those commuting out of the county are employed in high end industries such as ‘IT & Prof Services’ (accountants, lawyers, banking
etc), Retail and in Education and Social employment. By far the highest mode of transport for those commuting out of the county is via Private Transport - cars and car sharing
(26,953).
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Not stated
Other
536
Other
Age of Workers
Occupation
Industry of Employment
53
689
Agri Worker
59
Farmers
67
431
Edu, Soc etc
242
Home Worker
1666
1918
8467
1825
IT, Prof Services
Not Stated
138
2048
P Admin etc
Mode of Transport
Own A/C
1351
Unskilled
1462
3016
27426
3747
S-Skilled
5212
Private Transport
Public Transport
4046
4608
2406
4124
Man Skill
Retail, T&S etc
13398
5034
Non Manual
Cons
Soft Modes
3256
12977
6086
0
6120
5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000
1392
Low Prof
Manu etc
4854
5655
5478
High Prof
3101
1833
Education
443
Emp&Man
94
0
5000
10000
6046
0
15000
5000
0
10000
15000
2000
4000
6000
8000
%
AFF
Not stated
706
Third or Higher
10061
Secondary or Lower
27059
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
Jobs located in South Dublin undertaken by South Dublin residents
How is South Dublin performing?
Local jobs by local residents
79,996
Jobs in South Dublin
47.3%
37,826
0
5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000
% undertaken by
internal residents
According to the 2011 Census, there were 79,996 jobs located within South Dublin. This figure equates to15 % of all jobs located within the Dublin region. Of
those jobs, 47.3% (37,826) were undertaken from residents in South Dublin with the remaining 52.7% (42,170) commuting to the job location from outside the
county.
The above graphics provide a profile of the actual local jobs undertaken by residents in South Dublin: Industry of Employment, Occupation, Age of Workers, Education and Mode of Transport. These jobs are primarily in the Education/Social and Retail, Transport and Storage etc sectors. Interestingly, a very high proportion of the local jobs undertaken by South Dublin residents are Non-Manual and undertaken by a workforce with a low level of education (secordary or lower).
APPENDIX 1 – SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY SOCIO ECONOMIC PROFILE
Not stated
Other
300
Other
Age of Workers
Occupation
Industry of Employment
27
Farmers
46
Not Stated
88
1502
314
Edu, Soc etc
Own A/C
2141
IT, Prof Services
159
Home Worker
1
1345
7442
P Admin etc
Mode of Transport
45
403
Agri Worker
73
609
Unskilled
Private Transport
37343
3809
1040
S-Skilled
7753
2614
Public Transport
4763
3815
3382
5625
Man Skill
Retail, T&S etc
13289
7000
Non Manual
Cons
Soft Modes
4768
9489
1285
0
7916
10000
20000
30000
40000
2211
Low Prof
Manu etc
7446
6220
7437
High Prof
2248
3842
Education
183
Emp&Man
86
0
5000
10000
10694
0
15000
2000
4000
6000
0
8000 10000 12000
2000
4000
6000
8000
10000
%
AFF
Not stated
494
Third or Higher
18254
Secondary or Lower
23422
Source: CSO Census - POWCAR, 2011
Jobs located in South Dublin undertaken by inbound commuters
How is South Dublin performing?
Local jobs by inbound commuters
79,996
Jobs in South Dublin
52.7%
42,170
0
5000 10000 15000 20000 25000
% undertaken by
inbound commuters
According to the 2011 Census, there were 79,996 jobs located within South Dublin. This figure equates to 15% of all jobs located within the Dublin region. Of
those jobs, 52.7% (42,170) were undertaken by in-bound commuters with the remaining 47.3% (37,826) undertaken by local South Dublin residents.
The above graphics provide a profile of the actual local jobs undertaken inbound commuters from outside the county: Industry of Employment, Occupation, Age
of Workers, Education and Mode of Transport. These jobs are primarily in the Transport and Storage sectors but with high numbers also in Education/Social,
Manufacturing and Professional Services. Interestingly, the occupational and educational status of inbound commuters is at a high level with large numbers of
Employers & Managers and Higher Professionals all with high levels of education.
THE SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY LOCAL ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY PLAN 2016 ••• 2021
No. Jobs in
Foreign Companies
18.2
Kildare - 10,159
13.5
Galway - 10,704
13
Cork - 22,371
Waterford
12.7
- 4,631
Dublin City - 35,032
11.9
- 3,915
11.7
Clare
Leitrim
- 921
DLR
- 8,143
Limerick
- 6,799
Sligo
- 2,107
South Dublin
- 6,885
Mayo
- 3,096
Tipperary
- 3,566
Westmeath
- 2,084
11.5
8.6
7.4
7.3
- 778
7
Cavan
- 1,314
6.8
- 2,317
Donegal
- 2,166
Louth
- 1,575
Offaly
- 770
6.2
6.2
3.3
- 1,204
3.1
Carlow
- 391
Monaghan
- 306
- 49
14,768
(62.5%)
22,442
15,272
(63.2%)
13,876
(61.8%)
8,790
(37.8%)
8,870
(37.5%)
8,885
(36.8%)
8,566
(38.2%)
2005 -
2006 -
2007 -
2008 -
5,000
0
2.6
1.9
20,613
12,669
(61.5%)
18,660
18,494
18,500
12,003
(64.3%)
11,608
(62.8%)
11,411
(61.7%)
6,657
(35.7%)
6,885
(37.2%)
7,089
(38.3%)
2010 -
2011 -
2012 -
19,175
19,398
11,563
(60.3%)
11,896
(61.3%)
7,944
(38.5%)
7,612
(39.7%)
7,502
7,502
(38.7%)
2009 -
2013 -
2014 -
* AIRO calculation based on DJEI DATA FOR Dublin region
- 453 1.6
Roscommon
14,440
(62.2%)
24,157
10,000
4.1
- 1,398
- 164
23,637
15,000
4.8
Kerry
Laois
20,000
5.8
Meath
Kilkenny
23,320
8.4
- 2,172
- 5,153
25,000
7.9
Wicklow
Fingal
Foreign Owned Companies
10.8
10.1
Longford
Wexford
Irish Owned Companies
11.2
Total Employment
74
0.9
0.3
10.4
Dublin - 55,214
9.6
State - 140,436
0
5
10
15
20
Source: Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation (DJEI), 2015
As of 2014 there were an estimated total of 19,398 assisted employment jobs in South Dublin*. Following the decline in both Foreign and Irish employment between 2006 and
2009, there has been a gradual increase with employment in assisted firms increasing by 4.8% between 2012 and 2014.
As a percentage of total jobs located in South Dublin in 2011 (79,996), assisted jobs (18,494) accounted for 23.1% of all jobs (based on assisted jobs 2011 and total fixed jobs
in POWCAR 2011). Of those assisted jobs, 6,885 were with foreign owned companies and equates to a foreign owned employment rate of 8.6%. This rate is the 11th highest in
the country and is higher than Fingal (6.2%) but lower than both Dublin City (11.9%) and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (11.2%). This highlights a healthy level of employment
dependence on FDI and also points to a buoyant indigenous jobs baseline within South Dublin.
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Local Electoral Areas
(LEA)
LA
Vacant
Units
75
Vacancy Rate
South Dublin - 1,164
11.2%
Lucan
- 126
Clondalkin
- 407
13.9%
Templeogue Terenure
- 188
13.5%
Tallaght Central
- 244
9.5%
Rathfarnham
- 30
5%
Tallaght South
- 88
9.9%
10.3%
0
3
6
9
12
15
Source: Geodirectory & AIRO, 2015
An analysis of GeoDirectory, Ireland’s national address database, allows for the development of a useful indicator on commercial vacancy rates across the county. In total, there
is a commercial vacancy rate of 11.2% within South Dublin and accounts for 1,164 of the total 10,241 commercial address points in the county. Of the 906 Small Areas (SAs) in
South Dublin, there are no commercial address points recorded in 442 (49%) SAs (grey areas on map). In fact, an additional 319 SAs contain 1-9 commercial address points. As
such, the vast majority of commercial activity in South Dublin takes place in only 16% of SAs - areas such as Tallaght, various industrial estates in close proximity to the M50 and
Liffey Valley etc.
Within these predominantly commercial areas, vacancy rates are highest in the John F Kennedy, Ballymount and Robinhood Industrial Estates to the east of the M50. Other
areas of high vacancy are the Cherry Orchard Industrial Estate, Lucan (Barnhill Cross Roads) and Tallaght Village.
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Bring Banks
Managed Household Waster
Collected or Brought for Disposal, 2013
Civic Amenity Centres
Number Per
10,000 Pop
Number Per
10,000 Pop
No. Bring Banks
149
Cork County - 3.73
Wexford - 8.05
No. Civic Amenity Centres
11
Cork County - 0.28
117
Total Tonnage
Collectyed/Brought
9
Donegal - 0.56
Longford
- 17,661
Carlow
- 22,993
Louth
- 51,447
Tipperary - 7.12
113
Kerry - 0.55
Waterford
- 45,220
Dublin City - 2.12
112
Tipperary - 0.44
7
Fingal
- 99,252
Galway County - 0.4
7
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
- 68,879
Cork City
- 38,673
Kildare
- 67,221
Meath
- 57,006
Westmeath
- 26,146
Tipperary
- 48042
South Dublin
- 78,513
100
Mayo - 7.65
91
Kerry - 6.25
82
Donegal - 5.09
6
Wicklow - 0.44
86
Galway County - 4.91
8
Roscommon - 0.78
5
Clare - 0.43
5
5
Limerick - 3.86
74
Limerick - 0.26
South Dublin - 2.79
74
Wexford - 0.28
4
Fingal - 2.66
73
Meath - 0.22
4
Waterford
66
- 5.8
Galway County
- 51,798
Sligo - 0.46
3
Galway City
- 21,813
Cavan - 0.41
3
Mayo
- 37,005
Westmeath - 5.57
48
Offaly - 0.39
3
Offaly
- 21,578
Laois - 5.83
47
Westmeath - 0.35
3
Cavan
- 19817
Wicklow - 3.37
46
Kilkenny - 0.31
3
Wicklow
- 36,485
43
Waterford - 0.26
3
43
Louth - 0.24
3
DLR - 0.15
3
63
Clare - 5.38
Offaly - 5.61
Kilkenny - 4.51
Monaghan
- 14,956
Louth - 3.17
39
Kerry
- 34,513
Monaghan - 0.33
2
Kilkenny
- 21,939
Cork City - 3.19
38
Laois - 0.25
2
Sligo
- 14,816
DLR - 1.84
38
Cork City - 0.17
2
Clare
- 26,051
Mayo - 0.15
2
Roscommon
- 13,036
Leitrim
- 6,454
Donegal
- 20,797
2
Monaghan - 4.79
29
South Dublin - 0.08
2
Fingal - 0.07
2
Dublin City - 0.04
2
Carlow - 4.76
26
Longford - 6.41
25
12
Galway City - 1.59
0
60
90
120
150
Bring Bank: Typically unmanned, accessible 24 hours with
a small range of facilities (typacilly 3 colours glass and cans).
How is South Dublin performing?
Bring Banks per 10‘000 pop
How is South Dublin performing?
Civic Amenity Centres per 10‘000 pop
0
29
4
6
8
National
Local Authority
National
31
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
110.1
29
46.7
5
44.3
2.8
161
0.931.5
42.4 17.8 17.8
107.9
113.3
36.3
6.8
131.2
- 324.4
- 319.6
36.7
- 309.6
62.6
- 303.4
45.5
- 302.6
- 296
51
- 295.8
40.2
- 288.8
54.2
- 283.3
41
- 281.4
- 270.8
- 267
- 263.8
- 263
36.3
11
44.1
- 254.6
53.3
- 252.2
61.1
- 251.3
- 247.3
42.9
78
- 237.2
53.6
- 229.9
45.2
3.9
129.3
- 333.9
28.5
54.9
7.6
53.7 16.3 16.3
152.7
- 362.2
49.9
- 226.6
33.2
- 222.3
54.2
- 203.5
47.1
35.6
0.6
- 203
35.6
- 129.1
89.5 16.8
0
16.8 22.8
151.3
160.8
100
70.8
58.1 18.2 18.2
200
36
- 303.1
43.1
- 285.3
48.2
300
400
Tonnes Per 1,000 Population
Local Authority
1 is the highest, 31 is the lowest
164.1
- 397.4
40.1
43.8
50.6
53.5
140.5
- 421
- 418.6
58.4
43.3
1
152.9
0
2
31
47.4
2
172.2
State- 1,309,144
10
12
Civic Amenity Centres: Manned, gated, open specific times.
Custom built witha broad range of recycling facilites.
25
56.9
10.1
162.9
Dublin (NUTs III) - 385,837
1
Galway City - 0.13
30
173.3
53.8
0.6
2
Kildare - 0.1
65.5
58.8
8.4
50.311
Carlow - 0.37
30
58.8
161.8
- 452.8
101.1
66.1
66.613.8 13.8
164.4
137.6
39
27.4
Total Tonnage
Per 1,000 Pop
49.6
74.7
35.7
55.712.8 12.8
60.4
135.8
Leitrim - 12.26
31.2
50.7
2.8
188.7
8.5
43.9
50.3
8
- 20,314
2
62.2
182.5
124.2
18.5
81.3
2.9
220.4
Laois
2
Longford - 0.51
- 4.1
196.2
142.3
48
71.2
103.1
Cork County - 100,466
Leitrim - 0.63
40
Cavan
162.4
- 48,838
40
76
90.1
189.6
24.9
13
59.913
233.3
157.1
101.4
8.5
57.1
244.6
- 38,222
- 1.9
33
264.3
Wexford
Sligo - 6.12
Organics
Other(Glass/
(Brown Bins) Civic Amenity/Bring Sites)
293.3
Limerick
40
Meath - 1.79
Mixed Dry Recyclables
(Green Bin/Bags)
Dublin City - 139,193
Roscommon - 6.24
Kildare
Mixed/residual
(black bins/bags)
Lower than average
Lower than average
Source: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2015
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Appendix 2 –
Screening for Appropriate Assessment
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Appendix 2 –
Screening for Appropriate Assessment
Requirement for Screening for Appropriate Assessment under the EU Habitats Directive
The draft LECP has been developed following a year of consultation and collaboration involving stakeholders from the community and economic
development sectors in the County. The LECP aims to introduce new approaches and programmes of work while complementing existing
programmes and plans. The mode of action of the LECP will be to build new partnerships while strengthening existing partnerships. New
commitments will be made to ensure that the planning of work in the areas of community and economic development will prioritise value for
money, reducing duplication, sharing resources and more evidence based practice.
The Plan is not intended to replace the statutory, strategic or operational plans of national and local agencies and organisations but aims to
develop improved integration and reduced duplication through a collaborative action plan. As such, the strategic policies of national, regional and
local bodies have been adhered to.
The LECP’s goals and actions are also set within the over-arching policies of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-1016, in addition to
the range of other instruments considered including the National Spatial Strategy 2002-2020.
The South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 was subject to Screening for Appropriate Assessment under the EU Habitats Directive to
ensure no significant impacts on Natura 2000 sites were likely. The draft LECP has been prepared taking the objectives and policies of the County
Development Plan into account. Any individual project or plan arising from the proposed LECP will therefore be subject to these policies and
objectives and will likewise be subject to the individual requirement for Screening for Appropriate Assessment.
In relation to potential cumulative impacts from the goals and actions of the proposed LECP in conjunction with other plans and projects, it is a
requirement that each of these, in addition to each individual project or plan arising from the actions listed within the proposed LECP itself, will all
be subject to screening for appropriate assessment to ensure there will be no significant cumulative negative impact on Natura 2000 sites. Taken
together, adherence to this required approach will ensure no cumulative impacts on Natura 2000 sites will arise from the proposed LECP.
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Appendix 3 –
SEA Final Determination Report
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Appendix 3 –
SEA Final Determination Report
Strategic Environmental Assessment
Screening Assessment
Final Determination
For the
South Dublin County Council
Local Economic and Community Plan
(LECP)
October 2015
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1.0Introduction
South Dublin County Council is responsible for preparing a Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) in accordance with Section 66C
of the Local Government Reform Act 2014. The purpose of the LECP is to identify objectives and implement actions to strengthen and
develop the economic and community dimensions of South Dublin over a six year period. In this regard delivery of objectives and/or actions
will be through partnership with economic and community stakeholders, via the programmes of other stakeholders as well as South Dublin
County Council.
This report constitutes the SEA Screening Determination Report of the LECP and follows on from the preparation of a SEA Screening
Statement (March 2015) which was prepared in order to assist the Environmental Authorities, in the preparation of submissions/
observations, on whether or not the South Dublin LECP would be likely to have significant effects on the environment.
2.0 Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening
2.1 Initial determination and recommendation under Article 9(2) of the SI No. 435/2004 EC Environmental Assessment of Certain
Plans and Programmes Regulations 2004 (as amended by SI No. 200/2011)
On the basis of the Screening Assessment and consideration of the criteria as set out in Schedule 2A of the Regulations, it was considered
that significant environmental implications were not likely to occur as a result of the implementation of the LECP.
During this part of the SEA process it was noted that the LECP must be consistent with the South Dublin County Development Plan (and
other relevant local development plans) that defines the overall spatial framework for the sustainable growth and development of the County.
The LECP will not conflict with, present alternative or competing proposals nor will it seek to duplicate the policies and objectives of any
development plan in the county. The LECP will be implemented in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and with the
commitment to the enhancement and protection of the natural and manmade environment as set out in the current South Dublin County
Development Plan 2010-2016 (and the Draft South Dublin County Development Plan 2016-2022), which have been subject to Strategic
Environmental and Habitats Directive Assessments.
In summary, the SEA Screening Statement associated with the LECP (see Appendix 1), concluded that significant environmental
implications were not likely to arise as a result of the implementation of the LECP and that a SEA was not required.
2.2 Consultation with the Environmental Authorities
The high level goals of the LECP was forwarded to the relevant Government Department in May 2015, as part of the LECP consultation process.
The relevant bodies were invited to make a submissions or observations, on or before the June 5th 2015. No submission was received from
the bodies consulted.
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3.0 Final Determination Subsequent to Consultation with the Environmental Authorities
Having had regard to the requirements of SI No. 435/2004 EC Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans and Programmes Regulations
2004 (as amended by SI No. 200/2011), and having consulted with the Environmental Authorities, it is the final determination of the Planning
Authority that a Strategic Environmental Assessment is not required in respect to the South Dublin LECP. This determination is made taking
into consideration the following:
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The LECP will be implemented in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and with the commitment to the
enhancement and protection of the environment. The LECP will be consistent with the strategic planning frameworks and policies and
objectives of the South Dublin Development Plan 2010-2016, which have been subject to Strategic Environmental and Habitats Directive
Assessments.
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT)
REGULATIONS 2004-2011
South Dublin County Council Local and Economic Community Plan
DETERMINATION OF THE NEED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
LOCAL AND ECONOMIC COMMUNITY PLAN (LECP)
1.0Introduction
1.1Background
South Dublin County Council is preparing a Local and Economic Community Plan (LECP) for the whole South Dublin County area,
in accordance with Section 66B of the Local Government Reform Act 2014. The Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides a
stronger and clearer role for local government in economic development and community development which is a key element in
achieving the vision set out in the Action Programme for Effective Local Government: ‘that local government will be the main vehicle
of governance and public service at local level, leading economic, social and community development’.
This report is a Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening of the LECP to determine whether or not a full Strategic Environmental
Assessment is required.
1.2
Description and Purpose of the LECP
The purpose of the LECP is to identify objectives and implement actions to strengthen and develop the economic and community
dimensions of South Dublin over a six year period. In this regard delivery of objectives and/or actions may be through partnership with
economic and community stakeholders, via the programmes of other stakeholders as well as South Dublin County Council.
The main features of the overall LECP will be high level goals for the integrated plan. These will be supported by specific objectives
under their respective streams:
■■
Economic, and
■■
Community.
Each objective within the economic and community elements will be achieved through the implementation of specific, time bound
and measurable actions. As a framework for the economic development and local community development of South Dublin, the
LECP will sit as part of a series of plans and strategies that have been developed at national, regional and local level. The principles
and objectives of these plans and strategies will feed into the objectives and specific actions of the LECP. The LECP will be the
primary mechanism at local level to bring forward relevant action from measures arising from Government policy.
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The LECP is a central component of the local authority’s role in economic and community development. It is recognised that
local authorities already perform many functions in relation to economic and community development; the provisions of the Local
Government Reform Act 2014 however are seeking to provide a clearer and more defined role for local government in these
two areas. The expansion and the strengthening of local authority functions are considered an important means to advance the
overarching purpose of local government. The LECP is charged as the primary mechanism at local level to bring forward relevant
action arising from varying measures included in government policy.
Section 66B of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides that the LECP shall be for –
“ (a) The promotion of economic development in its functional areas, and
(b) The promotion of local and community development in its functional area.”
Every LECP, in accordance with Section 66B (4) of the Local Government Reform Act 2014, is required to be consistent with (a) the
core strategy and objectives of the development plan and (b) any regional spatial and economic strategy.
1.3
LECP – Legislative framework
The Local Government Reform Act 2014 (Section 66B) sets out extensive detail on what is required to be included in the LECP.
Guidelines issued by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government in January 2015 elaborate and supplement
the required provisions of the Act further. For the purposes of this screening report, the provisions of the Local Government Reform
Act as they are required and as they apply to the content of LECP’s, will be assessed.
A summary of the key requirements of Section 66B (Local Economic and Community Plan) of the Act are set out below:
Section 66B (1)
Each local authority shall make, a 6 year local and economic community plan for:
(a) the promotion of economic development in its functional area, and
(b) the promotion of local and community development in its functional area
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Section 66B (2): Promotion of Economic Development includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Creating and sustaining jobs,
(b)Promoting the interests of the community, incl:
(i) enterprise and economic development across economic sectors,
(ii) foreign direct investment,
(iii)indigenous industry,
(iv)micro-enterprises and small and medium sized enterprises,
(v) tourism, and
(vi)agriculture, forestry and the marine sectors, and other natural resource sectors,
(c) identifying local attributes essential to:
(i) enhancing local economic performance, e.g. quality of the environment, qualities of cities, towns and rural
areas, including;
(I) accessibility, physical character, and infrastructure,
(II) employment opportunities and quality of life,
Enhancement of competitiveness, investment decisions relating to economic infrastructure
(including transportation, water services, energy, communications and waste mgmt), with social and cultural
facilities, and
(ii) promoting local economic activities,
(d)supporting enhancement of local innovation capacity, including investment in research and development capacity,
technology transfer, up-skilling and re-skilling,
(e) identifying, for existing and prospective businesses, opportunities to engage with local government on relevant
matters in setting up and managing their businesses and to ensure speedy and coordinated access and
response,
(f) identifying local strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and deficiencies relevant to economic performance and—
(i) in relation to such strengths and opportunities having regard to economic and employment trends, the means
of maintaining and augmenting them, and
(ii) in relation to such weaknesses and deficiencies, the means of addressing or rectifying them, and
(g)identifying economic potential and the requirements to realise it.
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Section 66B (3): Promotion of Local and Community Development includes, but is not limited to:
(a) promoting and supporting the interests of local communities, or any part of a community or group within a local
community, including measures to enhance quality of life and well-being of communities and measures aimed at:
(i) tackling poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion through support for basic services and other initiatives,
(ii) supporting training and up-skilling, creating and sustaining employment and self-employment opportunities,
and investing in local development through community-focused supports and services, and
(iii)the provision of infrastructure and community facilities and investment in physical regeneration and
environmental improvements,
(b)supporting the capacity of local communities to improve their quality of life,
(c) supporting social enterprise, social capital, volunteering and active citizenship,
(d)developing integrated and evidenced-based approaches to local service planning and delivery,
(e) identifying the needs and priorities of local communities to enhance their well-being, and developing sustainable
solutions that make the best use of local assets, strengths and opportunities to address those needs and priorities,
(f) exploiting and coordinating funding sources from the public, private and community and voluntary sectors to
stimulate and support local development and sustainability, and
(g)promoting, supporting and facilitating community involvement in policy development and decision-making
processes related to the planning, development and delivery of services.
1.4
The LECP and the County Development plan
The LECP does not sit directly within the hierarchy of spatial planning policy but sits as an entity considerate of the spatial framework
endorsed by the County Development Plan and as a strategy in its own right that must ‘be consistent with the core strategy and
the objectives of the development plan...’ This is detailed further in the Guidelines on Local Economic and Community Plans issued
by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government on 21st January 2015 in paragraph 20, Spatial Planning
Dimension, (Part 1) which states:
‘The LECP is an important implementation vehicle for national and regional policy on economic development and local/community
development. It is required to complement the County Development Plans that set important statutory frameworks in relation
to, for example, appropriate locations for new development such as business parks, retail development and industry. The LECP
needs to be consistent with the broad locational policies of the Development Plan and not present alternative or competing
proposals that would lead to inconsistency...’
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The South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016, as a strategic land use and development plan, sets out the framework
for the growth of the County over a six year period. It is currently under review and the next County Development Plan will cover
the six year period, 2016-2022. The South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 was subject to a Strategic Environmental
Assessment (SEA) in 2010 which assessed all policies and objectives to establish if they ‘are likely to have significant environmental
effects’. This process provided for the inclusion and integration of relevant and important environmental considerations in order to
promote and encourage sustainable development. The review of the County Development Plan which is presently underway will also
be subject to a full SEA being carried out.
The Planning and Development Act 2000-2010 sets out a requirement to undertake and incorporate a Core Strategy into the written
statement of the Development Plan. The core strategy of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 sets out a clear
spatial framework for the growth of South Dublin over the plan period. It also considers the location of economic and commercial
development and how transport and other infrastructure (including social infrastructure) can be provided, maintained or enhanced
in order to support the projected population growth. The strategy for the growth of the County is set within the wider agenda of
protecting the environment and the continuation of improving quality of life for all people in South Dublin. This enables all development
to take place in a planned and sustainable way.
The core strategy comprises a number of key strategic objectives which best summarise the overall approach taken by the
Development Plan. The premise of each strategic objective is embedded within the plan and would serve also as the parameters for
the LECP. The County Development Plan sets out a holistic and considered spatial planning framework for the County with its core
strategic aim being to promote a more consolidated and compact urban form for the County. This will entail the following:
■■
The consolidation/strengthening of our designated town centres particularly the County Town of Tallaght;
■■
Supporting our county villages, including supporting and encouraging the participation of local communities, in the preservation
and maintenance of our traditional villages consistent with their continued function and the existing zoning of the lands concerned;
■■
Supporting our existing urban areas including the redevelopment of brownfield lands;
■■
The promotion of significant new economic development along defined economic corridors based on fixed and developing public
transport corridors;
■■
Supporting continued agricultural activity in the west of the County and facilitating new activities including market gardening;
■■
Identifying and maintaining our green infrastructure;
■■
Promoting and supporting more sustainable forms of transport particularly public transport;
■■
Supporting, promoting and actively developing sources of renewable energy and
■■
Promoting equality, diversity and social inclusion through the delivery of quality services for all.
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Development Plans by legislative context, with the inclusion of a core strategy are required to be consistent with objectives set out
in higher order national and regional spatial plans i.e. National Spatial Strategy and Regional Planning Guidelines. In order to ensure
effectiveness, each layer of the planning system must reinforce and support others and most importantly, be consistent. The LECP
is prescribed also to be consistent with the core strategy and objectives of the development plan as well as the regional planning
guidelines.
Therefore, in its role and purpose, it is important to note that the LECP will not be seeking to take on the role of a development
framework plan in order to achieve objectives or priorities contained therein. The LECP will be directed and guided by the core
strategy and the objectives of the County Development Plan and will remain consistent with same as well as the regional planning
guidelines.
In the event that consistency with the spatial plans contained within the planning hierarchy is uncertain, this will require an
examination of both the provisions of the LECP (in draft form - prior to its adoption) and the spatial plans to establish the issue in
question. It will be further established how best to deal with the issue be it through amending the LECP to bring back in line the
objectives of the development plan or perhaps to alter/vary the development plan to accommodate or make provision for the issue
arising (if considered necessary or appropriate).
For clarity it must be noted that there are a number of other land use plans for specific towns/villages/areas within South Dublin that
provide more specific objectives for the larger settlements in the County and these are:
■■
Fortunestown Local Area Plan 2012-2018
■■
Newcastle Local Area Plan 2012-2018
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Ballycullen Oldcourt Local Area Plan 2014-2020
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Liffey Valley Town Centre Local Area Plan 2008 (In Force until 2018)
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Tallaght Town Centre Local Area Plan 2006 (In Force until 2016)
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Adamstown SDZ Planning Scheme 2003 (Amended, 2014)
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Clonburris SDZ Planning Scheme and Local Area Plan 2008
As per the South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016– all of these local plans have been subject to SEA to establish if they
‘are likely to significant environmental effects’. The LECP will also be required to be consistent with such land use plans.
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2.0 Screening Methodology
Articles 2 and 3 of the SEA Directive set out the criteria to be used to determine the need for a SEA. Article 2 of the SEA Directive details the
characteristics that ‘plans and programmes’ must possess for the SEA Directive to apply and include those:
– ‘which are subject to preparation and/or adoption by an authority at national, regional or local level or which are prepared by an
authority for adoption, through a legislative procedure by parliament or Government, and
– which are required by legislative, regulatory or administrative provisions.’
As competent authority, South Dublin County Council is satisfied that the LECP comes within the scope of Article 2 of EU Directive
2001/42/EC as it is a plan that is (a) subject to adoption by a Local Authority and (b) is directed by the legislative and regulatory provisions
(i.e. Section 66B of the Local Government Reform Act 2014).
Article 3 of the SEA Directive sets out the scope of application. This Article expresses the requirement for an environmental assessment
of certain plans which are likely to have significant environmental effects. It also defines the classes of plans which require assessment.
According to this Article environmental assessment is required for plans or programmes which:
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‘are likely to have significant environmental effects’
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‘are prepared for agriculture, forestry, fisheries, energy, industry, transport, waste management, water management,
telecommunications, tourism, town and country planning or landuse and which set the framework for future development consent
of projects listed in Annexes I and II to Directive 85/337/EC’ (the EIA Directive) or
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‘in view of the likely effect on sites, have been determined to require an assessment pursuant to Article 6 or 7 of Directive 92/43/EEC’
Article 3 provides for a determination on a case by case basis as to whether plans are likely to have significant environmental effects taking
into account the criteria of Annex II of the Directive (transposed into Irish Law this refers to Schedule 1, SI No. 435/2004 EC (Environmental
Assessment of Certain Plans & Programmes) Regulations 2004 (as amended by SI No. 200/2011).
As competent authority, South Dublin County Council will be using the criteria set out in Annex II of the Directive (transposed into Irish
Law this refers to Schedule 1, SI No. 435/2004 EC (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans & Programmes) Regulations 2004 (as
amended by SI No. 200/2011) to evaluate how likely the LECP is to have significant environmental effects. An assessment of the content
of the LECP in terms of the criteria set out in Schedule 1 of the Regulations is set out in Section 3 below.
The LECP is a multi-faceted plan focusing on a number of sectors including some of those listed in Article 3 such as agriculture, energy,
telecommunications and tourism. However the plan will NOT set the framework for future development consent of projects listed in the
EIA Directive in Annex I and II. In this regard, the LECP will not be placing limits on activities or development, influence location, nature,
size or operating conditions nor will it dictate or specifically direct the allocation of resources.
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3.0 SEA Screening
3.1
Assessment in terms of Schedule 1, SI No. 435/2004 EC (Environmental Assessment of Certain Plans & Programmes)
Regulations 2004 (as amended by SI No. 200/2011).
An assessment of the LECP in terms of the criteria set out in the above-mentioned Regulations is set out below and is carried out in the
order in which the criteria have been laid out in that schedule. This assessment takes cognisance of all of the legislatively required content
of LECP’s in accordance with Section 66B of the Local Government Reform Act 2014 to determine whether elements of the plan would be
likely to have significant effects on the environment.
1.0 THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PLAN HAVING REGARD IN PARTICULAR TO:
1.1
The degree to which the plan sets a framework for projects and other activities, either with regard to the location,
nature, size and operating conditions, or by allocating resources;
The LECP, although primarily a culmination of Economic and Community aspects, will fundamentally be a multi-sectorial plan.
The LECP will consist of high level goals supported by specific objectives under the respective economic and community
streams. It is envisaged that each objective within the economic and community element will be achieved through the
implementation of specific, time bound and measurable actions including the identification of the body, group or organisation
responsible for delivery of those actions. The LECP will establish and co-ordinate funding sources from public, private,
community and voluntary sectors to stimulate and support local development and sustainability. The LECP will not deal
explicitly with the application or allocation of specific resources as this is largely an unknown variable subject to and reliant on
various budgetary considerations by various groups, funding organisations and government departments etc.
The LECP is recognised as an important implementation vehicle for national and regional policy on economic and community
development. It relies on the County Development Plan (and other relevant Local Development Plans) to define the overall
statutory spatial framework and set out the most appropriate locations for new developments, projects and activities. The
LECP under section 66B (4), is legislatively required to be:
“Consistent with:
(a) the core strategy and the objectives of the development plan... and
(b) any regional spatial and economic strategy or, as appropriate, regional planning Guidelines”
The LECP is required to ensure consistency with the policies and objectives of the core strategy of the development plan and
to include objectives for sustainable development. To ensure consistency and in recognition of the SEA process previously
undertaken, the LECP will at all time refer and direct towards the South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 or other
local development plans as is relevant with particular regard to the consideration of any matter relating to the development
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location or land uses. Also the LECP must ensure that it remains consistent with the objectives of the core strategy which
sets out clearly the strategy for growth within South Dublin. The LECP will not conflict with, present alternative or competing
proposals nor will it seek to duplicate the policies or objectives of any development plan in South Dublin.
The LECP will not set a framework for projects and other activities with regard to location, nature, size and operating
conditions or by allocating resources. The South Dublin County Development Plan and other local development plans set out
clearly the spatial framework for development location and land use in South Dublin and will be referenced as required and
appropriate.
1.2
The degree to which the plan influences other plans, including those in a hierarchy.
The role of the LECP is to set out the framework for economic and local community development of a local authority area. It is
recognised that the LECP will be developed and implemented within an evolving national policy context and should endeavour
to ensure that all relevant policies are reflected in the plan. The LECP must acknowledge and be consistent with the policies
and objectives of Development Plans and Regional Planning Guidelines (or their replacements Regional Spatial and Economic
Strategies) and the new National Planning Framework which will be replacing the National Spatial Strategy. Although the LECP
does not directly influence other plans and strategies in a significant manner, it is recognised as the primary mechanism at
local level to bring forward relevant action arising from measures identified in a number of government policy documents and
strategies such as ‘Action Plan for Jobs’ Our Sustainable Future: A Framework for Sustainable Development for Ireland (2012)
and Construction 2020 – A Strategy for a Renewed Construction Sector (2014). It is not anticipated that the LECP will have a
significant environmental effect on any other Plans; it will seek to directly influence future actions and draw together the actions
with the body, group or organisation responsible for their delivery.
1.3
The relevance of the plan for the integration of environmental considerations, in particular with a view to promoting
sustainable development.
The South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 was subject to a detailed SEA in accordance with the SEA Directive
(2001/42/EEC) in 2010 (and the next Development Plan which is currently under review for the period 2016-2022 will also
be subject to a full SEA and an AA screening). This process allowed for consideration of the environmental implications of
implementing the Plan. The SEA Environmental Report highlighted a number of issues or concerns in relation to the local
environment, and in response a variety of protection policies and objectives were considered and incorporated within the Plan.
Such issues highlighted included flooding, water quality, landscape sensitivity etc. The assessment process concluded that
full implementation of the Plan, particularly its environmental protection policies and objectives coupled with the mitigation
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measures included in the environmental report would result in a neutral impact overall on the various environmental receptors.
The LECP is legislatively required to be prepared in a manner that is consistent with the South Dublin County Development
Plan and other higher level plans. The LECP will seek to be consistent with the policies and objectives of SDCC Development
Plan and not conflict with the plan in any way with the view towards promoting sustainable development.
1.4
Environmental problems relevant to the plan.
There are numerous areas of environmental sensitivity within the county. These include designated nature conservation sites
(e.g. SAC, pNHA), views and prospects, areas of high amenity, protected structures and recorded and national monuments.
Details of all of these are set out in the South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 and in the SEA report of the County
Development Plan. The Environmental Report conducted as part of the SEA process on the entire content of the South Dublin
County Development Plan 2010-2016 discussed various issues of concern in the plan area and provided various mitigating
measures to decrease impacts considered to be severe or significant. As stated above, the LECP must ensure consistency
with the County Development Plan which sets out the framework for development and land use. It should be noted specifically
that the South Dublin County Development Plan sets out an employment and enterprise strategy (Theme 3, Section 2) and
addresses Community Facilities and Recreation and Social Inclusion development (Theme 1, Section 3). These two chapters
and specifically the policies and objectives contained therein as well as the core strategy of the plan provide the premise and
the framework from which the LECP will be based upon. The South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 was subject
to assessment pursuant to the SEA Directive. Specific issues of concern were raised at the outset during the scoping phase
and assessed throughout the SEA included;
■■ Bio-diversity (flora and fauna).
■■ Population and Human Health
■■ Geology and Soils.
■■ Water Resources including flooding
■■ Climate and Air Quality
■■ Material Assets including Energy & Renewable Energy, Waste Management, Water Services & Wastewater, Transport, and Noise.
■■ Cultural Heritage – archaeology and built heritage.
■■ Landscape
The LECP will not be in conflict with the policies or objectives of the Development Plan with regard to the environmental decisions.
In utilising the Development Plan as the framework from which to develop the LECP, the policies and objectives seeking to protect
and conserve environmental sensitive areas within South Dublin will not be in any way altered or affected by the LECP.
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1.5
The relevance of the plan for the implementation of European Union legislation on the environment (e.g. plans linked
to waste management or water protection).
Issues relating to European Union Legislation on the environment are provided for in the South Dublin County Development
Plan 2010-2016. The LECP must be consistent with the policies and objectives of this Development Plan which itself was the
subject of an SEA and AA in 2010. Hence, the LECP and any development which will be guided by it, will therefore be directed
and informed by the relevant European legislation on the environment including waste management and water protection
policies and objectives.
2.0 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE EFFECTS AND OF THE AREA LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED, HAVING REGARD, IN PARTICULAR, TO:
2.1
The probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of the effects.
Generally, it is considered that the characteristics of the effects are likely to increase the likelihood of South Dublin to develop in
a more sustainable manner over the lifetime of the plan by reinforcing and implementing some of the strategic objectives and
principles of the core strategy for South Dublin.
The probability, duration, frequency and reversibility of effects will be dependent on the extent of development likely to result
from the promotion of economic and community development during the lifetime of the plan. The Development Plan, however,
with its robust core strategy includes appropriate policies and objectives to minimise the overall impact on Biodiversity, Flora
and Fauna and all environmental aspects (e.g. Landscape, Water and Cultural Heritage etc.). It is considered that there will be
no significant negative effects arising from implementing the LECP as any development proposed will have to comply with the
Development Plan’s protection policies and objectives.
It is important the LECP remains consistent at all times with the County Development Plan to provide a positive and
sustainable approach to development set within a defined framework. If consistency is achieved it is expected that the positive
effects would be permanent and therefore irreversible
2.2
The cumulative nature of the effects.
The two key aspects to the LECP are to promote economic development and promote local and community development. The
LECP, in the interest of consistency, will promote both of these within the framework and the policies and objectives set out by
County Development Plan.
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The provisions of the LECP will be formulated using the strategic objectives, the principles and the policies and objectives
of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 (for which a full SEA was prepared and published in 2010). This
will ensure that any actions that are identified in the LECP resulting in new development will take place in accordance with
the framework set out by the Development Plan, in line with current environmental and planning legislation and guidance
e.g. Section 28 Guidelines, Water Framework Directive and Habitats Directive), in accordance with the principles of the core
strategy, with the establishment of appropriate facilities and infrastructure thereby promoting sustainable development in the
county.
Ultimately the cumulative effects of the LECP will be positive in terms of generating economic activity and required community
development in South Dublin. Once the environmental protection measures within the County Development Plan are followed,
adhered to and implemented, it is predicted that the LECP will not compromise the quality of the receiving environment.
2.3
The transboundary nature of the effects.
In terms of negative transboundary environmental effects/impacts it is considered that with proper regard and consistency
with the environmental protection policies and objectives contained in the 2010-2016 Development Plan and the completion
of appropriate environmental assessments and planning process for any proposed development arising from the LECP, no
negative transboundary environmental effects are predicted.
2.4
The risks to human health or the environment (e.g. due to accidents).
There are three Seveso sites located within South Dublin, all in the northeast part of the county; one at Bluebell Industrial
Estate (BOC Gases) and two on Robinhood Road (Irish Distillers Ltd and Tibbett and Britten Group Ireland). As noted in the
County Development Plan, should new Seveso sites be identified in South Dublin, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), as
the designated authority for Seveso sites, will notify the Council. The Council will continue to work in co-operation with the HSA
when dealing with applications relating to Seveso sites and land use plans in vicinity of such sites.
South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 provides for a number of policies relating to the Major Accidents Directive
including:
PolicyEE45 Seveso Developments- …” policy of the Council to permit Seveso development only in low risk locations away
from vulnerable residential, retail and commercial development…”
PolicyEE46- Extension to Established Seveso Sites- …” policy of the Council to prohibit new extensions to long established
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Seveso sites at undesirable locations, where they pose an unacceptable risk to the public…”
PolicyEE48 Clustering of Seveso Sites- …” policy of the Council to encourage clustering of Seveso sites in order to minimise
impact but only where it is demonstrated that there is no increased risk of an accident occurring or of the consequences being
more damaging”
PolicyEE50 Risk Assessment- “…policy of the Council to require applicants/developers to submit a detailed consequence
and risk assessment with all EIS’s and /or legislative licence applications for developments to which the Seveso Directive
applies”
Policies of the South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 (as detailed above) demonstrates South Dublin County
Council’s commitment in ensuring and safeguarding the public health of the people of South Dublin. The LECP will not conflict
with the County Development Plan’s policies and will therefore not result in any risks to human health.
2.5
The magnitude and spatial extent of the effects (geographical area and size of population likely to be affected).
South Dublin’s has a land extent of approximately 223sq.kilometres (223,000 hectares). The population of South Dublin as
defined in the Census in 2011 was 265,205 persons. This amounts to a 7.4% increase in its population since 2006 (246,935).
The South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 through its core strategy provides and has set the framework for a
population increase of approximately 22,136 persons over the lifetime of the plan (6 years).
The quantity of land zoned and particularly residentially zoned land contained within the South Dublin County Development
Plan is predicated by the projected population figures. The LECP will be working within these projected population figures
in accordance with the core strategy of the Development Plan. The LECP must also have regard to the revised projected
population figures in the new Development Plan which is currently being reviewed for the period 2016-2022.
2.6
The value, and vulnerability of the area likely to be affected due to:
(a)special natural characteristics or cultural heritage;
The areas of special natural characteristics and cultural heritage in South Dublin are set out in the South Dublin County
Development Plan 2010-2016 (Theme 4, Sections 1-4) and in the associated SEA Environmental Report.
The policies and objectives of the County Development Plan provide that inappropriate development is directed away from
environmentally sensitive areas and towards environmentally robust areas. In steering inappropriate development away from
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these environmentally sensitive areas, the additional safeguards as directed by the SEA of the County Development Plan
are carried out.
The LECP will not conflict with the policies and objectives of the Development Plan which seek to protect the special natural
characteristics and cultural heritage of the South Dublin.
(b)exceeded environmental quality standards or limit values;
It is anticipated that environmental quality standards will not be exceeded by the LECP. The LECP will be consistent and will
comply with the Development Plan’s environmental protection policies and objectives.
(c)intensive land use
The LECP will be consistent with the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan and in particular the core
strategy of the plan, the purpose of which is to:
(a) rationalise land use planning and population distribution,
(b) align investment with infrastructural services and facilities and
(c) enhance sustainability and ensure quality of life and protection of the environment.
The South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 was subject to a full SEA and AA in 2010 and the next
Development Plan which is currently under review for the period 2016-2022 will also be subject to a full SEA and an AA
screening. The LECP will not be seeking for the intensification of land uses beyond what has been set out in the County
Development Plan.
2.7
The effects on areas or landscapes which have a recognised national, European Union or international protection status.
The South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 recognises the importance of sites with National and European
designations and sets out policies and objectives for their protection. It is considered the implementation of the LECP, in line
with sustainable development and consistent with the policies and objectives of the plan, will not have significant negative
effects on areas or landscapes which have recognised national, European Union or international protection status.
Each development arising from the LECP will be subject to an appropriate project level environmental assessment and
Habitats Directive assessment (where necessary). This, along with the continued implementation of the Development Plan’s
environmental policies and objectives, will ensure that that any developments emanating from the LECP will not significantly
impact on the receiving environment, including areas or landscapes which have recognised national, European Union or
international protection status.
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4.0 Statutory Consultation
An important and significant element to the SEA Screening process is consultation with the Environmental Authorities. In line with
Article 9(5) of the Regulations (S.I. No. 200 of 2011), the specified environmental authorities which will be consulted in relation to the
LECP are;
■■ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA);
■■ Department of Environment, Community and Local Government (DoECLG);
■■ Department of Agriculture, Marine and Food (DoAMF);
■■ Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (DCENR);
■■ Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs (DoAHG);
5.0. Determination in Accordance with Article 9 (2) of the SEA Regulations 2004-2011
The LECP will be implemented in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and with the commitment to the
enhancement and protection of the natural and man made environment, as set out in the South Dublin County Development Plan
2010-2016, which was subject to SEA and AA in 2010 to which the LECP must be consistent.
On the basis of the above assessment and consideration of the criteria as set out in Schedule 1 of the Regulations, it is considered
that the LECP is unlikely to give rise to significant environmental effects, once the environmental policies and objectives within the
South Dublin County Development Plan 2010-2016 are adhered to and implemented; and therefore does not require an SEA.
A final determination however will not be made until the specified environmental authorities have been consulted.