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Submission to the Kilkenny County Council Draft SPC Scheme 2024-2029

Brian Hennessy2025-05-01T16:28:38+01:00August 27th, 2024|Submissions|

Kilkenny PPN is pleased to announce the submission of our response to the Draft Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2024-2029, recently published by the Kilkenny County Council. Our submission represents the collective feedback of Kilkenny PPN member groups from across County Kilkenny. It outlines our concerns with the proposed reduction of PPN representation across several SPCs. We've strongly advocated for the preservation—and where appropriate, the expansion—of sectoral representation to ensure that divers community voices are not only heard but meaningfully integrated into local policy-making. Our recommendations also include proposals to [...]

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LCDC Meeting 26th July 2024: Minutes & Reports

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-06-16T14:48:13+01:00July 26th, 2024|Committee Reports|

Minutes of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Meeting The meeting was held on Friday 26th July 2024. Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Minutes Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Martin Rochford - Environment) Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Paul O’Rahilly - Social Inclusion) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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Digital Strategy Public Consultation & Survey

Brian Hennessy2024-07-12T10:50:48+01:00July 12th, 2024|Events and Workshops|

Kilkenny County Council is developing a three-year Digital Strategy for the County covering the period 2024 – 2026. The first phase of the public consultation comprises a short online survey available at https://consult.kilkenny.ie/en/content/kilkenny-county-council-digital-strategy-public-consultation-survey which is open until Friday 19th July. This survey is an opportunity for all citizens to provide input on the challenges and opportunities in terms of local digital infrastructure needs, digital skills requirements, and engagement with Kilkenny County Council both online and in person. The feedback will assist with the development of the Digital Strategy. The [...]

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LCDC Meeting 24th May 2024: Minutes & Reports

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-06-16T14:48:13+01:00May 24th, 2024|Committee Reports|

Minutes of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Meeting The meeting was held on Friday 24th May 2024. Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Minutes Representative Reports: No representative reports available. Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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LCDC Meeting 22nd March 2024: Minutes & Reports

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-06-16T14:48:13+01:00March 22nd, 2024|Committee Reports|

Minutes of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Meeting The meeting was held on Friday 22nd March 2024. Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Minutes Representative Reports: No representative reports available. Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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Extended — Call for Nomination to Strategic Policy Committee 2 (SPC2) — Community & Voluntary

Brian Hennessy2024-03-19T11:30:11+00:00March 4th, 2024|News|

Kilkenny PPN is seeking a Community & Voluntary nomination for Strategic Policy Committee 2 SPC 2: Transportation Policy, Mobility Management, and Water Services Please select one of the below links to access the nomination form. Also included is information about becoming a PPN representative. SPC Nomination Form (Word Document) | SPC Nomination Form (Print Version) The Representatives PPN Handbook PLEASE RETURN BY 5.00PM, Monday 1st April 2024 (Extended Date) N.B Candidate Form must be completed to ensure a valid nomination. Information provided on the Candidate Form will be circulated to ALL [...]

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Extended — Call for Nomination to Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) — Social Inclusion

Brian Hennessy2024-12-06T10:06:55+00:00March 4th, 2024|News|

Please select one of the below links to access the nomination form. Also included is information about becoming a PPN representative. LCDC Nomination Form (Word Document) | LCDC Nomination Form (Print Version) The PPN Representatives Handbook N.B Candidate Form must be completed to ensure a valid nomination. Information provided on the Candidate Form will be circulated to ALL MEMBERS of the PPN PLEASE RETURN BY 5.00PM, Monday 1st April 2024 (Extended Date) Criteria for Qualification to LCDC Representatives A fundamental role of the elected PPN representative to the LCDC [...]

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SPC3 (Housing) Meeting 8th February 2024: Minutes & Reports

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-06-16T14:48:13+01:00February 8th, 2024|Committee Reports|

Minutes of the SPC 3: Housing Meeting The meeting was held on 8th February 2024. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Lisa Morris - Social Inclusion) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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LCDC Meeting 26th January 2024: Minutes & Reports

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-06-16T14:48:13+01:00January 26th, 2024|Committee Reports|

Minutes of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Meeting The meeting was held on Friday 26th January 2024. Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Minutes Representative Reports: No representative reports available. Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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Submission to the Kilkenny County Council Draft Climate Action Plan 2024-2029

Brian Hennessy2025-05-01T16:30:23+01:00December 14th, 2023|Submissions|

Kilkenny PPN is pleased to share that we have submitted a response to the recent public consultation held by Kilkenny County Council on its Draft Kilkenny County Council Climate Action Plan 2024-2029. Our submission draws from broad community feedback and reflects Kilkenny PPN's Vision for Community Wellbeing, aligning climate action with the needs of local communities. We highlighted the importance of actionable, community-driven climate strategies and called for more concrete targets and timelines. The submission addresses key areas such as transport and mobility, renewable energy, flood control, biodiversity, the [...]

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