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1 OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL AUTHORITY BUDGET AND EXPLANATORY TABLES 2016 FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 ST DECEMBER 2016 (ADOPTED NOVEMBER 23 RD 2015)

2 Offaly County Adjustment by Elected Members to Draft Budget 2016 (Adopted November 23rd 2015) Additional Expenditure Housing Housing Adaption Grants 125,000 Housing Estate Management LA estate improvements 15,000 Landfill Costs Aftercare Costs 10,000 Community Graveyards Maintenance Support 15,000 Library Book Fund 5,000 Arts Arts Act grants 5,000 Playgrounds Maintanance and Improvement 15,000 Special Projects Matching Funds 5,000 Divsion J Essential Staff Training 5,000 Staff recruitment Support to capital 90,000 Footpath Improvement Survey and restoration 37, ,379 Additional Revenue Housing Housing Adaption Grants 100,000 LGF Funding Additional once off support 227, ,379 Note : These adjustments are reflected in Tables A to F and Appendix 1

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4 The allocation received from the DoECLG in respect of LPT / Equalisation in 2016 is 6,663,642, the same as b) Commercial Rates In the adoption of the Budget 2015, the elected members agreed to harmonise upwards the commercial rates between the former Town areas and the County area over a three year period. While it is appreciated that this increase has impacted on the business community, it is critical that the income base for the is maintained and increased is the first year that the will benefit from increased revenues arising from the harmonisation process. The members have been advised that the Valuation Office are undertaking a complete revaluation of all commercial properties in the County commencing in November 2015 It has been agreed that the Valuation Office will give a detailed briefing on this matter to the. The impact of this revaluation will not impact on the s revenues or on individual rate payers until GLOBAL VALUATION OF UTILITY COMPANIES: The fixtures, buildings, generation and transmission infrastructure of the major Electric and Telecom operators are valued on a global basis by the Valuation Office. Each of the utility companies then pay commercial rates based on these valuations to each local authority. During 2015 a review of these valuations was undertaken by the Valuation Office, which has resulted in the reduction of these valuations. This in turn resulted in a reduction of rates income to this in the sum of 487k Offaly County were only notified of this reduction on the 6 th November 2015, when the preparation of the draft budget was almost finalised. Neither was there any advance notification that such a reduction was imminent. This reduction in the amount of rates payable by the Utility Companies has seriously eroded the buoyancy from the harmonisation of our commercial rates which was arising in This is a most disappointing development, and has seriously undermined and restricted the s capacity to undertake new projects in This matter is being pursued with the DoECLG and I will keep the members advised of developments in this area. DELIVERY OF SERVICES: In preparing the Draft Budget for 2016 all existing services have been reviewed by the Management Team to ensure that: (a) They continue to be relevant to the functions of the Local Authority, (b) They are being delivered in an efficient and effective manner, (c) That value for money is being achieved in the delivery of services. Following this review I am satisfied that the above objectives are being achieved. The members will be aware that because of the overall national economic climate,

5 and the s financial position, services have been pared back to the core over the last number of years. It is now time to begin to restore and enhance the level of service being provided, and funding has been provided in some areas to achieve this. The demand for and the need to invest in services, to position the county to take advantage of the upturn in the economic state of the economy, is essential. The needs to take all necessary steps to increase economic activity, to sustain and create jobs, and to position Offaly as an attractive base for the location of industry and employment opportunities. However, the capacity to provide these services is limited due to financial constraints. It is clear that a number of new funding opportunities (grant aid) are now becoming available in the areas of tourism, enterprise development, village and towns renewal programmes and rural development. The grant aid available is normally limited to between 50 and 75% of the project cost. It is therefore necessary for the to provide the balance of funding. I am recommending the establishment of a Matching Funding provision in Having regard to the above constraints and demands, I am pleased to advise that provision has been made for the following new initiatives in 2016: Housing Estate Management 75, Commemorations 30,000 Increased Library Book Fund 20,000 Increased Arts act Grants 10,000 Playgrounds 10,000 Matching Fund 120,000 Increased MD allocation 15,000 Enhancement of IT Infrastructure 10,000 While these amounts are small, they do represent a reversal of the trend of reductions for those services in previous years. The impact of the reduction in commercial rates payable by the utilities companies in 2016 has severely limited the capacity of the to make greater provision for the above initiatives, and to provide for other initiatives. Staff numbers employed by Offaly County have been reduced by 27% since 2008, while maintaining to the greatest extent possible the levels of service to our customers. There is now a need to begin the recruitment of staff so that the can respond to its new responsibilities and additional workloads in the areas of Housing, Tourism, Enterprise Development, and Local and Community Development. Given the future funding opportunities that will arise, it is essential that the has projects that it can put forward, to avail of this funding. It is essential therefore that a pipeline of projects across a range of areas such as Housing, Roads, Town and Village Renewal Plans, Tourism, Cycleways and Walkways, Libraries be designed, developed and progressed to Part VIII stage. The establishment of a specific Project Team to undertake this work is under consideration, and will require the allocation of staff and financial resources, to enable it to function effectively.

6 2016 PRIORITIES: Enterprise development and employment creation, supporting and enabling the economic development of the county, is one of the key priorities of the s Corporate Plan. The LEO (in conjunction with all departments) will lead this actively within the. The LEO will continue to engage with IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, the ETB, and all other state and semistate agencies and departments to promote the development of the county, and to generate employment opportunities. It is recognised that small and medium enterprise will be the principal area of employment generation in the years ahead. The Action Plan for Jobs for the Midland Region was launched in June The Plan identifies 119 actions to be undertaken by various agencies, which it is hoped will lead to a growth in employment of between 10 15%. This equates to the creation of between 11 and 17,000 jobs in the Midland Region by The development of renewable energy sources such as wind, solar power, biomass, anaerobic digesters represent a real opportunity for this county. Bord na Móna recently published Sustainability 2030, its Strategic Plan for the migration from peat production to other renewable energy streams. Offaly County will work closely with Bord na Móna to deliver this Strategic Plan. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT: In September 2015 Minister M. Ring, TD, launched Offaly s new tourism brand Offaly Ireland s Hidden Gem; This is the first step on the journey to developing Offaly as a tourism destination in its own right. The development and promotion of the Brand is now being undertaken. The new Offaly Tourism Website will be launched later this month. The development of a Marketing Strategy and Plan for the county is underway. The provision of training in the areas of tourism and hospitality, which is a key factor in supporting Brand Offaly, will be delivered with the assistance of Laois/Offaly ETB and OLDC. Bord Fáilte s second major marketing strategy for Ireland, Ireland s Ancient East, was launched earlier this year. This strategy identifies Clonmacnoise and Birr Castle as two key tourist destinations. Offaly s own Tourism Brand, Ireland s Hidden Gem, is well aligned with the Ireland s Ancient East Strategy. Funding for the development of tourism products and projects in the region will continue to be available in Offaly County has already received the sum of 82,000 for the Birr Tourism Signage project. Funding will also be available under the Local Development Strategy to assist tourism projects in the county.

7 HOUSING: At the October meeting of the the members received a comprehensive report on housing issues. The number of applicants for social housing continues to grow on a daily basis, which poses a real challenge for the. A programme of housing provision, consisting of direct build and acquisitions has been approved for the period I am confident that the will meet, if not exceed, the targets set down in this programme. The will continue to explore and maximise the various housing solutions that are available to applicants. The Housing Department will examine innovative solutions which could involve such proposals as establishing housing cooperatives, developing joint venture proposals, and opportunities for communities to become involved in housing provision. In addition to the provision of Social Housing, it is imperative that the Private Housing Market is activated in the county. An adequate supply of quality houses, in various price ranges, is a key factor in attracting industries to the county. LOCAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: The Local Community Development Committee has been progressing the Local Economic and Community Plan during The preparation of the Plan has included an extensive consultation process both with the general public and State, SemiState bodies, Voluntary and Representative organisations. The Plan which will be brought before the for approval at the December 2015 meeting includes specific actions to a) promote the economic development of the county, and b) to support and promote the development of communities within the county. Town and Village Enhancement Plans will be a key element of this part of the Plan. The successful implementation of the Plan will necessitate the commitment and support of numerous agencies and organisations. An implementation group will be established to monitor and renew the implementation of the Plan. The LCDC also has the responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the Social Inclusion Action Plan, which is targeted at the most socially excluded sectors of our community. The SICAP is being delivered on behalf of the LCDC by Offaly Local Development Company. The LCDC is now also the Local Action Group and the Financial for the delivery of the Local Development Strategy (Leader Programme). A budget of 8 million has been allocated to County Offaly for this strategy. The LCDC will use the LECP to leverage funding from a number of sources, and will utilise both SICAP and the Local Development Strategy to secure the implementation of many of its actions. It is hoped that the LECP will deliver real and sustainable improvements for all communities in the county.

8 THANKS I wish to thank the Cathaoirleach and the elected members for their support of the management and staff of the over the past year. I wish to thank Declan Conlon, Head of Finance and Thomas Mawe, Financial Management Accountant and their team for their work in preparing this budget. There are a number of significant achievements that the can point to over the last year, such as The launch of the Offaly Tourism Brand The adoption of a Walking / Cycleway Strategy for the county The advancement of the Edenderry Town Park and associated housing development Public lighting upgrades in the county Implementation of the Open Library initiative in Tullamore and Banagher Delivery of 29 new housing units in Tullamore and Banagher The delivery of these projects reflects the cooperation between the executive and elected members and their desire to provide enhanced services and facilities to the citizens of County Offaly. I am conscious of the desire of the members to continue with the provision of enhanced services in the county. However, our capacity to undertake further projects is constrained by the overall financial capacity of the. In preparation of the Draft 2016 Budget I believe that a reasonable balance has been achieved, between the provision of additional funding for services and projects, and minimising the financial impact on householders and business. I recommend the Draft Budget for your approval. Declan Kirrane Chief Executive 12 th November 2015

9 Budget 2016 Head of Finance, Procurement & Information Technology Budget Context Overall expenditure on Table A has reduced from marginally from 56m to 53m. This is accounted for in the main by reduced contra expenditure and income in the Miscellaneous Services Division H of the budget. The budget has been prepared in the context of the second full year of the amalgamation of town councils into Offaly County. This change was effected by the Local Government Reform Act The budget process was as per Department circular Fin08/2015 Fin 10/2015 and the Finance (Local Property Tax) Act The overall process and timetable is in Appendix A to this report. The public, were notified, and requested to make submissions on the LPT by August 28, Elected members were required to consider varying the Local Property Tax (LPT) by +/ 15%. A number of reports were presented to members so that they could take account of the current financial position of Offaly County, the effect of variations on the rates of LPT and a summary of submissions made by the public. At a statutory meeting on September 21st 2015, the elected members considering the above information agreed to make no variation in LPT in Offaly. This decision was communicated to the Revenue Commissioners and the Department. 80% of the LPT collected in each LA is retained in the LA. The remaining 20% is transferred to an equalisation fund. The total amount of General Purpose Grant (GPG) that Offaly received, for 2015 was 6,663,642. The amount of LPT remaining in Offaly after transferring 20% ( 957,675) was 3,830,702. This left a shortfall of 2,832,940. This difference was balanced by a transfer back to us from the equalisation fund of the same amount. The detail is on the table below. Offaly County 2016 LPT Allocation LPT 100% 4,788,377 LPT 20% transfer to Equalisation Fund 957,675 GPG Allocation ,663,642 LPT Retained Locally (80%) 3,830, Shortfall (LPT Retained Locally ,832,940 GPG Allocation) Distribution of Equalisation Fund 2,618,474 Total LPT and equalisation Funding to be 6,663,642 Provided in 2016 The effect of the above is that there is now no local government fund allocation. It has been fully replaced by LPT and LPT equalisation transfer.

10 Budget 2016 General Municipal Allocation In the context of the above and as per prescribed procedures a draft budgetary plan was submitted to MD members in advance of the statutory meetings to consider the above. The allocation notified to Municipal Districts, was a total fund of 180,000 to be split by MD on a population basis. Following feedback received by the executive on the above, it is now proposed to increase this figure 195,000 split on a population basis as follows: Edenderry MD 58k Birr MD 65k Tullamore MD 72k Balancing the Budget The must adopt a balanced budget. We were optimistic this year that due to rates buoyancy, and increased rates income from our rates harmonisation process, would put us in a position where we could make significant additional expenditure in key areas. Our ability to do this was diminished considerably by the fact that the Valuation Office revalued utility companies in Ireland. The effect of this has been a reduction of 487,000 being paid by various utility companies to Offaly County. While we have been able to include some money for initiatives, it is disappointing that we have not been able to implement the full suite of initiatives that we were going to propose. Income Expenditure Analysis Local Property Tax/Equalisation Fund 13% Offaly County Sources of Funding 2016 Irish Water 9% Grants and subsidies 32% Rates Net Income 23% Goods and services 23%

11 Budget 2016 Discretionary expenditure 5% Other non pay expenditure 17% Estimates Gross Expenditure 2016 Irish Water Non pay 4% Staff Payroll Costs 41% Income related non pay expenditure 27% Pension and Lump sum costs 6% The above charts summaries the proportions of our income and expenditure. The second chart indicates that 5% of our expenditure is discretionary. This is a subjective judgement. The reality is that since 2008 we have had funding and staff reductions of circa 30%. Effectively we have no discretionary income. Irish Water Since the advent of Irish water at the beginning of 2014, the relationship with has continued to evolve into a managed agency agreement. The level of expenditure and income included in the 2016 budget for operation of the services is a contra entry of 4.4m. This reflects the current level of activity which is mainly now a Pay and Central Management Charge operation. Rates Harmonisation Members agreed to a rates harmonisation scheme, under section 29 of the Local Government Reform Act The first year 2015, there was no increase. The first element of this trio process will commence in The ARV will increase to 66 over three years. Rates on Vacant Premises The Local Government Reform Act 2014 provides for a change to rating law in relation to the refund of rates on vacant properties; it provides discretion to the elected members of individual local authorities to vary the level of rates refunds that apply in individual local electoral areas within the authority s overall administrative area. The amendment does not make any change to the eligibility or otherwise of refunds as currently provided for in relevant legislation but does amend that legislation to provide for the new reserved function of a local authority.

12 Budget 2016 Regulation 30 provides that the decision to alter the rate of refund should be taken at the annual budget meeting and that the rate of refund decided in respect of the relevant local electoral area shall apply to eligible persons for the year to which the budget relates, only. The absence of a decision to vary the refund means that the existing legislative provisions regarding the rate of refund applies (i.e. s14 of Local Government Act 1946; s71 of the Local Government (Dublin) Act 1930; or s20 of Cork City Management Act 1941). Therefore, if a local authority wishes to have an altered rate of refund in place for a number of consecutive years, it will be necessary for the to take such a decision at each relevant budget meeting. The recommendation from the executive is to retain our current 100% rebate. Business Incentive Scheme In the 2015 budget the members adopted a new business incentive scheme for vacant premises. In addition, a scheme whereby ratepayers who pay their rates on time, were entitled to a rebate of 5% to a maximum of 250. It was agreed that this scheme would be reviewed at the end of 12 months. We are proposing to continue to scheme. We proposed that the 5% rebate to a maximum of 250 be retained. We are proposing that we amend the qualifying conditions and rules regarding vacant premises as follows: The ratepayer can opt for a rates offset of the grant and just the pay net amount due in advance. In the absence of a lease agreement, the ratepayer must provide confirmation from a third party/landlord of a lease being in place. Tackling the Accumulated Deficit Members approved the provision of 550,000 in our 2015 budget to amortise our accumulated deficit which is now circa 4.7m. We are proposing the same provision in the 2016 budget. The accumulated deficit is a significant contributory factor to a challenging cash flow situation. In that context it is essential that we tackle this deficit and reduce it as quickly as possible. Failure to do so will lead to cash flow difficulties. Our overdraft approval from the DECLG is conditional on this deficit provision. Procurement During 2015 procurement training has been provided to a large number of staff involved in Purchasing. Corporate Procurement Plan: The plan has been kept up to date throughout It is envisaged that a new Corporate Procurement Plan will be formulated during New and existing frameworks and legislative requirements / compliance issues are communicated to staff involved in purchasing as changes occur.

13 Budget 2016 Business Process Improvement of Purchase to Pay: We have continued to make progress with compliance with the Purchase to Pay cycle. This is a requirement towards the implementation of the new Milestone 4 Project. Monthly monitoring of compliance and Training have assisted in increased compliance levels. Legislative changes: With the new EU Directives imminent and the transposition into Irish Law scheduled for April 2016, Offaly County has endeavored to ensure that new requirements around tendering and transparency become part of daily work practices. Individual staff members have been upskilled in the use of etenders. Some local templates developed to assist staff involved in Tendering. Insurances: In 2015 all OCC insurance policies were aligned to the start of the year. This allowed a payment plan be developed with Irish Public Bodies insurance company ensuring maximum cash flow benefits to Offaly County. New Contracts: A number of new contracts were finalized throughout the year. New Traffic Fines system has been installed, New Cleaning Contract, New IT Backup System has been developed, New IT Data Storage solution has been developed and installed. IN addition new Local Authority Contracts around Civil Works, Purchase of Fuels, Road Making, Road Marking, Electrician, Carpentry services have been progressed by Kerry County on behalf of all Local authorities. Other areas under Facilities Management are currently being examined. Information Systems In 2015 the Information Systems department completed a number of technology based initiatives. The main projects were: ICT development of the Offaly Tourism website Upgrade to the organisation s SAN (Storage Area Network) and to the VMWare management software. Draft of a Three Year Plan for ICT for adoption by end Completion of tender for Fixed Line Telephony services for OCC. Solution implemented. Completion of tender for upgrade/replacement of Firewall equipment for the organisation s network. Implementation of solution before end of year. Implementation of MinutePad Meetings Management system for Municipal Districts and for full meeting Rollout of ipad technology to Elected members Completion of tender for Parking Management system for Tullamore, Edenderry and Birr Municipal Districts. Implementation of solution before end of year. Integration of Municipal District Telephony systems with OCC HQ system

14 Budget 2016 In 2016, the work programme for the IS department will include work on the following projects: Upgrade to CORE HR Management system Upgrade to the s website Integration of phone systems in Edenderry, Tullamore and Birr offices into the Aras solution Continued support for NWCPO system ICT work for implementation of Agresso Milestone 4 Financial Management system Assessment of requirements and Tender spcification for upgrade/replacement to core Network communications equipment Implementation of ARCGIS spatial mapping system Review of organisational Intranet facility Internal Audit The Committee members are as follows: Mr Michael Loughnane Ms Connie Hanniffy Mr Peter Scully Mr Brian Gunning Mr Eugene Mulligan The audit committee and its members are independent in the performance of their functions and shall be accountable to the local authority. The Statutory Functions of the Audit Committee as set out in the LG Act 2014 are: (a) To review financial and budgetary reporting practices and procedures within the local authority (b) To foster the development of its internal audit function (c) To review any audited financial statement, auditor s report or auditor s special report in relation to the local authority and assess any actions taken within that authority by its Chief Executive in response to such a statement or report and to report to that authority on its findings; (d) To assess and promote efficiency and value for money with respect to the local authority s performance of its functions; (e) To review systems are operated by the local authority for the management of risks. The committee received and reviewed a number of Internal Audit reports during the year. In addition they received regular financial updates, updates from Directors of Service, Local Government Auditor, Chief Executive. The chairman of the Audit Committee presented a report to the members on the committee's activities etc during 2014.

15 Budget 2016 The Audit Committee meets at least four times annually. The audit committee shall meet separately at least annually with (a) The Local Government Auditor, (b) employees of the internal audit unit of the local authority, and (c) The Chief Executive. The Audit Committee will prepare and present the following reports to the council annually: Report on the committee s findings in relation to the audited financial statement or auditor s report Audit committee s annual report Central Revenue Collection Department Income Collection The percentage yields from the main revenue collection accounts were as follows: Rates 82% 94% 92% Commercial Water Charges 71% 72% 67% Housing Rents 86% 88% 90% The unification of the Town s into Offaly County took place in The consolidation of all debtors/income collection is included in the above figures. While this has represented a challenge in the short term, absorbing Town customers and implementing a consistent approach to invoicing & debt collection, it is anticipated that the consistent approach will deliver an improved collection percentage. The above figures illustrate the effectiveness of our Central Revenue Collection Department. We had anticipated that the collection of commercial water charges would be taken over by Irish Water. This has not happened to date, and current indications are that we will continue to perform this task on their behalf for In June 2015 as part of the National Debt Management Project the Debt Management Unit of the L.G.M.A. set a target of 10% arrears reduction. This requires all local authorities to reduce their Rates balance at the yearend by 10% from last year s figures. It has become a main area of focus for the CRC department in order to achieve the revised collection targets

16 Budget 2016 Motor Taxation Motor Tax processes 10.5m annually, 7m in cash/cheques and 3m credit cards. This is a substantial amount of money which has to be recorded, accounted and lodged to our bank. It is a credit to our staff that this is done efficiently and with minimal discrepancy. In 2015, online activity increased to approximately 55% of total activity compared with 50% in 2014 and 43% in Approximately 70% of monthly motor tax renewals are quarterly renewals. We have continued to promote and encourage our customers to take the 6 monthly/annual option which is a cheaper and less time consuming for all involved. Motor taxation staff, continue to administer any new procedures/legislative changes and have been actively involved in ensuring there is no loss of Motor tax revenue to the state. Finance Dept. Corporate Plan/Business Plan Key Achievements The primary role of the Finance Department is to assist in achieving the strategic priority of developing and delivery quality services with particular regard to Financial Management and Value for Money. The Finance Department Business Plan focuses on identifying areas for maintenance/improvement in the following work areas Management Accounts, Annual Financial Statements, Budgeting/Costing, Financial Management Systems, Motor Taxation Office, Billing and Revenue Collection, Accounts Payable, Payroll/Superannuation, Fixed Assets Register, Housing Loans, Treasury Management and Insurance. The key achievement for the Department in 2015 was to continue to manage the 2014 change program of LEO/CEB, Irish Water Transition, Town unification, and also maintain the core services from within existing staff resources. Service Priorities The majority of tasks in the Finance Department are driven by very strict statutory/ DECLG/Revenue Commissioners/Irish Water dictated deadlines. There is little option for us to postpone/defer tasks in our work plan. Finance is a technical area, in which statutory and revenue demands are paramount, restriction in trained personnel is having a critical effect. Our service delivery priorities focus on the above demands and the need to generate cash flow and the organisation functioning. Diminished staff resources, and continued restrictions on recruitment, can lead to delays and other issues. In addition it important to note that continuing staff and skill shortages are less than ideal in the requirement for division /segregation of duties. The concentration of key tasks among a few personnel is a continuing risk.

17 Budget Priorities Subject to the forgoing paragraph, our priorities in 2015 will be continue to be to meet increased financial reporting requirements within deadlines and maintain core services. In addition we also hope to focus on a programme of continued process improvement, through better use of terchnology. I would like to record my thanks to all of the staff in Finance and the above areas for their diligence and commitment, adaptability and team work. Declan Conlon Head of Finance November 13, 2015

18 MAIN BUDGETARY ISSUES Original Global LGF Adopted Final Proposal Revaluation Allocation Adjustment Position RATES Buoyancy 420, ,075 67,070 LGF allocation 227, ,379 BYA adjustment 475, ,905 H03 Rates rebate scheme 5% 195,546 50, ,546 Available funds 700, , , ,668 Applied as Follows A01 Housing Rents ongoing review 72,000 72,000 A04 Housing estate management 75,000 15,000 90,000 A11 DPG's 50,000 50,000 25,000 25,000 D Commemorations 30,000 30,000 E01 Landfill costs 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 E09 Capital provsions for Graveyards 34,725 34,725 E09 Community Graveyards Maint Support 15,000 15,000 F02 Library book fund 20,000 5,000 25,000 F05 Arts Grants 10,000 5,000 15,000 F03 Play ground upkeep 10,000 15,000 25,000 G01 Drainage works BMD 10,000 10,000 G04 Dog Pound Additional cost 32,000 32,000 H04 Local Election cost provision 15,000 15,000 H04 Register of electors provsion 6,000 6,000 H11 Reserved forproject matching funds 150,000 30,000 30,000 25, ,000 H11 Increased MD allocation 15,000 15,000 J01 Corporate Buildings Essential maintenance 50,000 50,000 J03 IT equipment replacement provision 10,000 10,000 J05 Staff recruitment costs 5,000 5,000 JO5 Essential Staff Training / Welfare 30,000 10,000 5,000 25,000 Various Increased Insurance premia 65,000 65,000 Various Other Front line allocations 142, ,000 0 Various Staff vacancy review 175,958 90,000 85,958 Various Loan interest review 19,117 19,117 Various Other Misc adjustments 2,639 2,639 Various Footpath maintenance 37,379 37,379 Balance to allocate

19 Annual Budgetary Process 2016 Local Government Act 2001 & Local Government (Reform) Act 2014 Indicitave Dates 6 Schedule of Municipal District Works ( Service Plan) Section 103A (1) Reserved Function having due regard to the Adopted Budget note "As soon as may post the adoption of the Annual Budget". DPER EU Reporting reporting requirements. (Current & Capital) PER ADOPTED BUDGET 31/12/2015 Submit Draft Budget figures to DPER. Thursday submit csv files and Hard copy budget to DECLG 31/12/2015 Thursday 5 Draft Local Authority Budget (Second Phase) Section 102 (4A) & Section 103 (2)(b) note Minister specifies period during which members may consider the Draft Local Authority Budget. Budget must be adopted within 14 days (beginning on day of the Budget Meeting) 06/12/2015 Sunday Budget Meeting Statutory Period for 2015 November 2nd to 27th 23/11/2015 In Committee meeting Re Draft budget Monday Publish newspaper notice and issue draft Local Authority Budget to members not less than 7 days prior to the statutory meeting. 15/11/ Draft Budgetary Plan Municipal Districts Section 102 (4A) How the GMA will be spent (prioritised) in each Municipal District note Minister specifies period during which members may consider the Draft Budgetary Plan Sunday Draft Budgetary Plan Reserved Function of the Municipal District Municipal District members may increase or decrease local charges in the District impacting on the overall level of funding available. Last date for conclusion \ adoption of Draft Budgetary Plan ( no later than 21 days prior to Local Authority Budget Meeting) There is no provision for adjourning this meeting. Chief Executive shall take account of any Budgetary Plan adopted in preparing the Draft Local Authority Budget If not adopted Chief Executive shall take account of the Draft Budgetary Plan as presented. 22/10/2015 Thursday Draft Budgetary Plan must be submitted to members of the Municipal District not less than 7 days prior to the meeting Fair, Equitable, Transparent Measurable & Not Arbitary. 15/10/2015 Thursday 3 DPER EU Reporting reporting requirements. (Current & Capital) Submit Draft Budget figures to DPER. 30/09/2015 Wednesday 2 Local Property Tax (LPT) Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 Section 20. Notify Revenue of any change in the LPT on or before. 30/09/2015 Wednesday Notify the Minister of any change in the LPT on or before. 30/09/2015 Wednesday Publish a notice ( including website) of any change in the LPT (within 14 days of resolution) on or before. 30/09/2015 Wednesday Meeting to consider LPT Variation (Resolution Reserved function). 21/09/2015 Monday Meeting to consider LPT Variation (In Committee). 21/09/2015 Monday CPG consultation on Local Property Tax. 14/09/2015 Monday Commence preparing a report for to enable members to consider the s financial position (financial period ending not less than one month before meeting to consider LPT variation) & financial effect on the local economy & on persons liable including report on public consultation outcome. 31/08/2015 Monday Public consultation period ends 30 days from publication of notice. 28/08/2015 Friday

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23 TABLE A CALCULATION OF ANNUAL RATE ON VALUATION FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016 Offaly County Summary by Service Division Expenditure Income 2016 Net Expenditure Expenditure Income Adopted 2015 Net Expenditure Gross Revenue Expenditure & Income % % A Housing and Building 9,911,185 9,521, , % 9,829,022 9,443, , % B Road Transport & Safety 14,793,969 10,440,516 4,353, % 14,655,654 10,715,129 3,940, % C Water Services 5,363,437 5,128, , % 5,311,880 5,035, , % D Development Management 4,574,038 1,370,617 3,203, % 4,775,883 1,325,796 3,450, % E Environmental Services 6,875,863 1,624,707 5,251, % 6,893,469 1,623,265 5,270, % F Recreation and Amenity 3,267, ,454 2,975, % 3,335, ,505 2,923, % G Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare 1,077, , , % 1,553,523 1,190, , % H Miscellaneous Services 7,729,427 1,671,600 6,057, % 10,199,726 4,586,953 5,612, % 53,592,703 30,741,501 22,851, % 56,554,612 34,332,244 22,222, % County Charge Provision for Debit Balance 550, ,000 Adjusted Gross Expenditure & Income (A) 53,592,703 30,741,501 23,401,202 22,772,368 Local Property Tax/Equalisation Fund 6,891,021 6,663,642 Pension Related Deduction 993,529 1,000,924 7,884,550 7,664,566 Net Amount of Rates to be Levied C=(AB) 15,516,652 15,107,802 BASE YEAR ADJUSTMENT Table C 1,006,835 1,482,743 Amount of Rates to be Levied (Gross of BYA ) D 16,523,487 16,590,545 Net Effective Valuation (E) 250, ,365 General Annual Rate on Valuation (D)/(E)

24 Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services by Chief Executive by Chief Executive A Housing and Building A01 Maintenance & Improvement of LA Housing Units 1,833,009 1,833,009 4,448,646 4,448,646 1,858,739 1,858,739 4,376,646 4,376,646 A02 Housing Assessment, Allocation and Transfer 359, ,196 10,205 10, , ,291 10,205 10,205 A03 Housing Rent and Tenant Purchase Administration 832, ,486 15,047 15, , ,938 16,718 16,718 A04 Housing Community Development Support 260, ,149 3,391 3, , ,660 3,391 3,391 A05 Administration of Homeless Service 224, , , , , , , ,281 A06 Support to Housing Capital Prog. 1,286,701 1,286, , ,730 1,379,188 1,379, , ,585 A07 RAS Programme 3,066,807 3,066,807 2,885,312 2,885,312 3,062,074 3,062,074 2,885,312 2,885,312 A08 Housing Loans 672, , , , , , , ,212 A09 Housing Grants 1,143,465 1,143, , ,846 1,021,653 1,021, , ,846 A11 Agency & Recoupable Services 132, , , , , , , ,189 A12 HAP Programme 100, ,526 24,172 24,172 A Division Total 9,911,185 9,911,185 9,521,995 9,521,995 9,829,022 9,829,022 9,443,385 9,443,385 2

25 Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services by Chief Executive by Chief Executive B Road Transport & Safety B01 NP Road Maintenance and Improvement 107, ,675 6,100 6,100 B02 NS Road Maintenance and Improvement 2,591,640 2,591,640 2,094,699 2,094,699 2,894,579 2,894,579 2,495,445 2,493,445 B03 Regional Road Maintenance and Improvement 4,020,792 4,020,792 3,572,173 3,572,173 4,108,637 4,108,637 3,626,537 3,626,537 B04 Local Road Maintenance and Improvement 5,036,974 5,036,974 3,223,865 3,223,865 4,526,873 4,526,873 2,748,196 2,661,996 B05 Public Lighting 901, , , , , , , ,248 B06 Traffic Management Improvement 140, ,882 3,366 3, , ,130 3,366 3,366 B07 Road Safety Engineering Improvement 559, , , , , , , ,100 B08 Road Safety Promotion & Education 76,908 76,908 2,314 2,314 78,278 78,278 2,314 2,314 B09 Car Parking 262, , , , , , , ,605 B10 Support to Roads Capital Prog 664, ,230 16,478 16, , ,187 16,478 16,478 B11 Agency & Recoupable Services 538, , , , , , , ,940 B Division Total 14,793,969 14,793,969 10,440,516 10,440,516 14,655,654 14,655,654 10,715,129 10,715,129 3

26 Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services by Chief Executive by Chief Executive C Water Services C01 Water Supply 2,802,394 2,802,394 4,477,003 4,477,003 2,763,374 2,763,374 4,369,242 4,369,242 C02 Waste Water Treatment 1,304,769 1,304,769 31,269 31,269 1,217,242 1,217,242 31,269 31,269 C03 Collection of Water and Waste Water Charges 134, ,770 5,751 5, , ,043 5,751 5,751 C04 Public Conveniences 47,343 47, ,250 48, C05 Admin of Group and Private Installations 775, , , , , , , ,206 C06 Support to Water Capital Programme 298, ,628 26,538 26, , ,141 26,538 26,538 C07 Agency & Recoupable Services 2,013 2,013 1,000 1,000 C08 Local Authority Water and Sanitary Services C Division Total 5,363,437 5,363,437 5,128,855 5,128,855 5,311,880 5,311,880 5,035,454 5,035,454 4

27 Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services by Chief Executive by Chief Executive D Development Management D01 Forward Planning 586, ,443 24,061 24, , ,935 24,061 24,061 D02 Development Management 1,549,561 1,549, , ,160 1,646,987 1,646, , ,160 D03 Enforcement 257, ,418 7,028 7, , ,566 7,028 7,028 D04 Industrial and Commercial Facilities 209, ,016 4,681 4, , ,259 4,681 4,681 D05 Tourism Development and Promotion 152, ,438 30,789 30,789 90,511 90, D06 Community and Enterprise Function 482, ,476 24,987 24, , ,294 42,751 42,751 D07 Unfinished Housing Estates 42,279 42,279 40,000 40,000 D08 Building Control 74,478 74,478 4,278 4,278 80,523 80,523 5,826 5,826 D09 Economic Development and Promotion 1,028,589 1,028, , ,049 1,044,021 1,044, , ,516 D10 Property Management D11 Heritage and Conservation Services 191, ,340 29,584 29, , ,787 28,984 28,984 D12 Agency & Recoupable Services 2,000 DB Debit Balance D Division Total 4,574,038 4,574,038 1,370,617 1,370,617 4,775,883 4,775,883 1,325,796 1,325,796 5

28 Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services by Chief Executive by Chief Executive E Environmental Services E01 Landfill Operation and Aftercare 918, ,502 25,221 25, , ,105 24,208 24,208 E02 Recovery & Recycling Facilities Operations 242, , , , , , , ,867 E03 Waste to Energy Facilities Operations 21,574 21, ,593 21, E04 Provision of Waste to Collection Services 607, , , , , , , ,557 E05 Litter Management 393, ,359 22,284 22, , ,047 21,215 21,215 E06 Street Cleaning 428, ,446 6,777 6, , ,659 9,692 9,692 E07 Waste Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement 514, , , , , , , ,071 E08 Waste Management Planning 22,635 22,635 1,819 1,819 22,894 22,894 1,639 1,639 E09 Maintenance of Burial Grounds 159, ,175 67,194 67, , ,415 67,175 67,175 E10 Safety of Structures and Places 326, ,957 96,931 96, , , , ,923 E11 Operation of Fire Service 2,783,075 2,783, , ,046 2,794,247 2,794, , ,430 E12 Fire Prevention 245, ,208 91,162 91, , ,097 91,047 91,047 E13 Water Quality, Air and Noise Pollution 208, ,921 84,826 84, , ,928 84,645 84,645 E14 Agency & Recoupable Services 3,771 3, ,771 3, E Division Total 6,875,863 6,875,863 1,624,707 1,624,707 6,893,469 6,893,469 1,623,265 1,623,265 6

29 Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services by Chief Executive by Chief Executive F Recreation and Amenity F01 Leisure Facilities Operations 312, ,254 23,248 23, , ,934 23,248 23,248 F02 Operation of Library and Archival Service 2,162,629 2,162,629 85,000 85,000 2,183,473 2,183,473 85,000 85,000 F03 Outdoor Leisure Areas Operations 398, , , ,559 F04 Community Sport and Recreational Development F05 Operation of Arts Programme 394, , , , , , , ,076 F06 Agency & Recoupable Services 163, , , ,181 F Division Total 3,267,744 3,267, , ,454 3,335,455 3,335, , ,505 7

30 Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services by Chief Executive by Chief Executive G Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare G01 Land Drainage Costs 250, , , , G02 Operation and Maintenance of Piers and Harbours G03 Coastal Protection G04 Veterinary Service 306, , , , , , , ,641 G05 Educational Support Services 519, , , ,583 1,019,546 1,019,546 1,000,583 1,000,583 G06 Agency & Recoupable Services G Division Total 1,077,040 1,077, , ,757 1,553,523 1,553,523 1,190,757 1,190,757 8

31 Table B: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division and Services by Chief Executive by Chief Executive H Miscellaneous Services H01 Profit & Loss Machinery Account 934, , , ,908 1,385,715 1,385,715 1,262,146 1,262,146 H02 Profit & Loss Stores Account 5,000 5,000 2,516,972 2,516,972 2,473,935 2,473,935 H03 Adminstration of Rates 4,045,261 4,045,261 63,068 63,068 3,751,288 3,751,288 56,728 56,728 H04 Franchise Costs 54,139 54,139 30,142 30,142 H05 Operation of Morgue and Coroner Expenses 148, , , ,737 H06 Weighbridges 3,500 3,500 4,000 4,000 3,500 3,500 4,000 4,000 H07 Operation of Markets and Casual Trading 2,728 2,728 5,550 5,550 2,613 2,613 5,550 5,550 H08 Malicious Damage H09 Local Representation & Civic Leadership 1,217,510 1,217,510 2,287 2,287 1,101,944 1,101,944 2,287 2,287 H10 Motor Taxation 759, ,502 23,650 23, , ,454 23,650 23,650 H11 Agency & Recoupable Services 559, , , , , , , ,657 H Division Total 7,729,427 7,729,427 1,671,600 1,671,600 10,199,726 10,199,726 4,586,953 4,586,953 Overall Total 53,592,703 53,592,703 30,741,501 30,741,501 56,554,612 56,554,612 34,332,244 34,332,244 9

32 TABLE C CALCULATION OF BASE YEAR ADJUSTMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2016 Offaly County (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) Rating Authority Annual Rate on Valuation Annual Rate on Valuation Base Year Adjustment Net Effective Valuation Value of Base Year Adjustment Birr Town (.1517) 19,830 (3,008) Offaly County ,093 1,022,485 Tullamore Town (.1962) 64,432 (12,642) TOTAL 250,355 1,006,835 10

33 Table D ANALYSIS OF BUDGET 2016 INCOME FROM GOODS AND SERVICES Source of Income Rents from houses 4,283,650 4,211,796 Housing Loans Interest & Charges 892, ,102 Parking Fines &Charges 713, ,500 Irish Water 4,434,274 4,326,513 Planning Fees 266, ,300 Sale/leasing of other property/industrial Sites 3,000 3,000 Domestic Refuse Charges Commercial Refuse Charges Landfill Charges 15,000 15,000 Fire Charges 260, ,000 Recreation/Amenity/Culture Library Fees/Fines 85,000 85,000 Agency Services & Repayable Works 787,859 3,759,874 Local Authority Contributions 90,000 90,000 Superannuation 745, ,432 NPPR Other income 2,467,933 2,565,408 Total Goods and Services 15,044,813 18,012,925 11

34 Table E ANALYSIS OF BUDGET 2016 INCOME FROM GRANTS, SUBSIDIES, & LPT Department of Environment, Community and Local Government Housing & Building 4,045,194 3,957,691 Road Transport & Safety Water Services 500, ,000 Development Management 23,468 22,868 Environmental Services 31,700 31,700 Recreation & Amenity Agriculture, Food & the Marine Miscellaneous Services LPT Self Funding Subtotal 4,600,862 4,412,759 Other Departments and Bodies NRA 8,970,984 9,308,222 Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht DTO Social Protection Defence 75,941 74,500 Education & Skills 500,000 1,000,000 Library Arts 45,400 45,400 Transport,Tourism & Sport Justice & Equality Agriculture, Food & The Marine Non Dept HFA & BMW Jobs, Enterprise, & Innovation 980, ,000 Other Grants & Subsidies 523, ,438 Subtotal 11,095,826 11,906,560 Total Grants and Subsidies 15,696,688 16,319,319 12

35 TABLE F EXPENDITURE AND INCOME BY SUBSERVICE DETAIL

36 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager A A01 Housing and Building Maintenance & Improvement of LA Housing Units A0101 Maintenance of LA Housing Units 1,091,948 1,091,948 4,292,862 4,292,862 1,204,931 1,204,931 4,220,862 4,220,862 A0102 Maintenance of Traveller Accommodation Units 91,989 91,989 43,666 43, , ,793 43,666 43,666 A0103 Traveller Accommodation Management 142, ,164 94,169 94, , ,244 94,169 94,169 A0104 Estate Maintenance A0199 Service Support Costs 506, ,908 17,949 17, , ,771 17,949 17,949 A01 Service Total A01 1,833,009 1,833,009 4,448,646 4,448,646 1,858,739 1,858,739 4,376,646 4,376,646 A02 Housing Assessment, Allocation and Transfer A0201 Assessment of Housing Needs, Allocs. & Trans. 257, , , ,452 A0299 Service Support Costs 102, ,160 10,205 10, , ,839 10,205 10,205 A02 Service Total A02 359, ,196 10,205 10, , ,291 10,205 10,205 A03 Housing Rent and Tenant Purchase Administration A0301 Debt Management & Rent Assessment 189, , , ,776 A0399 Service Support Costs 643, ,381 15,047 15, , ,162 16,718 16,718 A03 Service Total A03 832, ,486 15,047 15, , ,938 16,718 16,718 13

37 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager A04 Housing Community Development Support A0401 Housing Estate Management 147, ,986 79,467 79,467 A0402 Tenancy Management 29,689 29,689 51,170 51,170 A0403 Social and Community Housing Service A0499 Service Support Costs 82,474 82,474 3,391 3,391 71,023 71,023 3,391 3,391 A04 Service Total A04 260, ,149 3,391 3, , ,660 3,391 3,391 A05 Administration of Homeless Service A0501 Homeless Grants Other Bodies 134, , , , , , , ,544 A0502 Homeless Service 58,401 58,401 35,321 35,321 A0599 Service Support Costs 31,463 31,463 1,737 1,737 34,077 34,077 1,737 1,737 A05 Service Total A05 224, , , , , , , ,281 A06 Support to Housing Capital Prog. A0601 Technical and Administrative Support 102, ,202 96,218 96,218 A0602 Loan Charges 498, , , , , , , ,589 A0699 Service Support Costs 685, ,765 37,996 37, , ,381 37,996 37,996 A06 Service Total A06 1,286,701 1,286, , ,730 1,379,188 1,379, , ,585 14

38 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager A07 RAS Programme A0701 RAS Operations 2,889,003 2,889,003 2,876,813 2,876,813 2,888,980 2,888,980 2,876,813 2,876,813 A0702 Long Term Leasing A0703 Payment & Availability A0704 Affordable Leases A0799 Service Support Costs 177, ,804 8,499 8, , ,094 8,499 8,499 A07 Service Total A07 3,066,807 3,066,807 2,885,312 2,885,312 3,062,074 3,062,074 2,885,312 2,885,312 A08 Housing Loans A0801 Loan Interest and Other Charges 557, , , , , , , ,351 A0802 Debt Management Housing Loans A0899 Service Support Costs 114, ,317 1,861 1, , ,881 1,861 1,861 A08 Service Total A08 672, , , , , , , ,212 A09 Housing Grants A0901 Housing Adaption Grant Scheme 1,094,582 1,094, , , , , , ,000 A0902 Loan Charges DPG/ERG A0903 Essential Repair Grants A0904 Other Housing Grant Payments A0905 Mobility Aids Housing Grants A0999 Service Support Costs 48,883 48,883 3,846 3,846 52,111 52,111 3,846 3,846 A09 Service Total A09 1,143,465 1,143, , ,846 1,021,653 1,021, , ,846 15

39 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager A10 Voluntary Housing Scheme A1001 Technical Support A1002 Maintenance of Voluntary Housing Schemes A1003 Loan Charges A1099 Service Support Costs A10 Service Total A10 A11 Agency & Recoupable Services A1101 Agency & Recoupable Service 110, , , , , , , ,000 A1199 Service Support Costs 22,188 22,188 1,189 1,189 24,534 24,534 1,189 1,189 A11 Service Total A11 132, , , , , , , ,189 A12 HAP Programme A1201 HAP 79,958 79,958 22,500 22,500 A1202 HAP Agency Services A1299 HAP Service Support Costs 20,568 20,568 1,672 1,672 A12 Service Total A12 100, ,526 24,172 24,172 A Division Total 9,911,185 9,911,185 9,521,995 9,521,995 9,829,022 9,829,022 9,443,385 9,443,385 16

40 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager B B01 Road Transport & Safety NP Road Maintenance and Improvement B0101 NP Surface Dressing B0102 NP Pavement Overlay/Reconstruction B0103 NP Winter Maintenance B0104 NP Bridge Maintenance (Eirspan) B0105 NP General Maintenance B0106 NP General Improvements Works B0199 Service Support Costs 107, ,675 6,100 6,100 B01 Service Total B01 107, ,675 6,100 6,100 B02 NS Road Maintenance and Improvement B0201 NS Surface Dressing B0202 NS Overlay/Reconstruction 1,714,400 1,714,400 1,714,400 1,714,400 2,314,500 2,314,500 2,314,500 2,314,500 B0203 NS Overlay/Reconstruction Urban B0204 NS Winter Maintenance B0205 NS Bridge Maintenance (Eirspan) B0206 NS General Maintenance 345, , , , , , , ,000 B0207 NS General Improvement Works B0299 Service Support Costs 531, ,985 35,045 35, , ,065 28,945 28,945 B02 Service Total B02 2,591,640 2,591,640 2,094,699 2,094,699 2,894,579 2,894,579 2,495,445 2,493,445 17

41 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager B03 Regional Road Maintenance and Improvement B0301 Regional Roads Surface Dressing 155, , , , , ,750 B0302 Reg Rd Surface Rest/Road Reconstruction/Overlay 105, , , ,880 B0303 Regional Road Winter Maintenance B0304 Regional Road Bridge Maintenance 200, , , , , , , ,000 B0305 Regional Road General Maintenance Works 3,071,061 3,071,061 2,958,336 2,958,336 3,282,355 3,282,355 3,167,950 3,167,950 B0306 Regional Road General Improvement Works B0399 Service Support Costs 489, ,455 40,837 40, , ,402 40,837 40,837 B03 Service Total B03 4,020,792 4,020,792 3,572,173 3,572,173 4,108,637 4,108,637 3,626,537 3,626,537 B04 Local Road Maintenance and Improvement B0401 Local Road Surface Dressing 1,967,179 1,967,179 1,526,279 1,526,279 B0402 Local Rd Surface Rest/Road Reconstruction/Overlay 829, ,552 2,802,494 2,802, , ,025 2,303,250 2,303,250 B0403 Local Roads Winter Maintenance B0404 Local Roads Bridge Maintenance B0405 Local Roads General Maintenance Works 1,604,750 1,604, , ,225 1,595,514 1,595, , ,600 B0406 Local Roads General Improvement Works 197, , , , , , , ,000 B0499 Service Support Costs 438, ,114 31,146 31, , , ,346 31,146 B04 Service Total B04 5,036,974 5,036,974 3,223,865 3,223,865 4,526,873 4,526,873 2,748,196 2,661,996 18

42 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager B05 Public Lighting B0501 Public Lighting Operating Costs 814, , , , , , , ,772 B0502 Public Lighting Improvement 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 B0599 Service Support Costs 62,006 62,006 6,476 6,476 63,318 63,318 6,476 6,476 B05 Service Total B05 901, , , , , , , ,248 B06 Traffic Management Improvement B0601 Traffic Management 20,000 20,000 20,000 B0602 Traffic Maintenance B0603 Traffic Improvement Measures B0699 Service Support Costs 120, ,882 3,366 3, , ,130 3,366 3,366 B06 Service Total B06 140, ,882 3,366 3, , ,130 3,366 3,366 B07 Road Safety Engineering Improvement B0701 Low Cost Remedial Measures 327, , , , , , , ,000 B0702 Other Engineering Improvements B0799 Service Support Costs 232, ,983 6,100 6, , ,631 6,100 6,100 B07 Service Total B07 559, , , , , , , ,100 19

43 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager B08 Road Safety Promotion & Education B0801 School Wardens B0802 Publicity and Promotion Road Safety B0899 Service Support Costs 76,908 76,908 2,314 2,314 78,278 78,278 2,314 2,314 B08 Service Total B08 76,908 76,908 2,314 2,314 78,278 78,278 2,314 2,314 B09 Car Parking B0901 Maintenance and Management of Car Parks 215, , , , , , , ,367 B0902 Operation of Street Parking B0903 Parking Enforcement B0999 Service Support Costs 47,165 47,165 6,238 6,238 47,443 47,443 6,238 6,238 B09 Service Total B09 262, , , , , , , ,605 B10 Support to Roads Capital Prog B1001 Administration of Roads Capital Programme 437, , , ,768 B1099 Service Support Costs 226, ,842 16,478 16, , ,419 16,478 16,478 B10 Service Total B10 664, ,230 16,478 16, , ,187 16,478 16,478 B11 Agency & Recoupable Services B1101 Agency & Recoupable Service 111, , , , , , , ,200 B1199 Service Support Costs 427, ,714 4,740 4, , ,957 4,740 4,740 B11 Service Total B11 538, , , , , , , ,940 B Division Total 14,793,969 14,793,969 10,440,516 10,440,516 14,655,654 14,655,654 10,715,129 10,715,129 20

44 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager C C01 Water Services Water Supply C0101 Water Plants & Networks 824, , , ,692 C0199 Service Support Costs 1,977,585 1,977,585 4,477,003 4,477,003 1,808,682 1,808,682 4,369,242 4,369,242 C01 Service Total C01 2,802,394 2,802,394 4,477,003 4,477,003 2,763,374 2,763,374 4,369,242 4,369,242 C02 Waste Water Treatment C0201 Waste Plants and Networks 661, , , ,475 C0299 Service Support Costs 642, ,863 31,269 31, , ,767 31,269 31,269 C02 Service Total C02 1,304,769 1,304,769 31,269 31,269 1,217,242 1,217,242 31,269 31,269 C03 Collection of Water and Waste Water Charges C0301 Debt Management Water and Waste Water 75,292 75,292 75,081 75,081 C0399 Service Support Costs 59,478 59,478 5,751 5,751 59,962 59,962 5,751 5,751 C03 Service Total C03 134, ,770 5,751 5, , ,043 5,751 5,751 C04 Public Conveniences C0401 Operation and Maintenance of Public Conveniences 26,816 26,816 26,816 26,816 C0499 Service Support Costs 20,527 20, ,434 21, C04 Service Total C04 47,343 47, ,250 48,

45 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager C05 Admin of Group and Private Installations C0501 Grants for Individual Installations C0502 Grants for Water Group Schemes C0503 Grants for Waste Water Group Schemes C0504 Group Water Scheme Subsidies 574, , , , , , , ,000 C0599 Service Support Costs 200, ,893 13,206 13, , ,988 13,206 13,206 C05 Service Total C05 775, , , , , , , ,206 C06 Support to Water Capital Programme C0601 Technical Design and Supervision 26,716 26,716 38,765 38,765 C0699 Service Support Costs 271, ,912 26,538 26, , ,376 26,538 26,538 C06 Service Total C06 298, ,628 26,538 26, , ,141 26,538 26,538 C07 Agency & Recoupable Services C0701 Agency & Recoupable Service 1,000 1,000 C0799 Service Support Costs 2,013 2,013 C07 Service Total C07 2,013 2,013 1,000 1,000 C08 Local Authority Water and Sanitary Services C0801 Local Authority Water Services C0802 Local Authority Sanitary Services C0899 Local Authority Service Support Costs C08 Service Total C08 22

46 Division, Services and Sub Services Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income by Manager by Manager C Division Total 5,363,437 5,363,437 5,128,855 5,128,855 5,311,880 5,311,880 5,035,454 5,035,454 23

47 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager D D01 Development Management Forward Planning D0101 Statutory Plans and Policy 372, , , ,259 D0199 Service Support Costs 214, ,365 24,061 24, , ,676 24,061 24,061 D01 Service Total D01 586, ,443 24,061 24, , ,935 24,061 24,061 D02 Development Management D0201 Planning Control 849, , , , , , , ,300 D0299 Service Support Costs 699, ,995 56,860 56, , ,799 56,860 56,860 D02 Service Total D02 1,549,561 1,549, , ,160 1,646,987 1,646, , ,160 D03 Enforcement D0301 Enforcement Costs 201, ,653 1,000 1, , ,346 1,000 1,000 D0399 Service Support Costs 55,765 55,765 6,028 6,028 57,220 57,220 6,028 6,028 D03 Service Total D03 257, ,418 7,028 7, , ,566 7,028 7,028 D04 Industrial and Commercial Facilities D0401 Industrial Sites Operations D0402 Provision of Industrial Sites D0403 Management of & Contribs to Other Commercial Facs 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 D0404 General Development Promotion Work 149, , , ,289 D0499 Service Support Costs 44,598 44,598 4,681 4,681 44,970 44,970 4,681 4,681 D04 Service Total D04 209, ,016 4,681 4, , ,259 4,681 4,681 24

48 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager D05 Tourism Development and Promotion D0501 Tourism Promotion 81,967 81,967 30,000 30,000 19,080 19,080 D0502 Tourist Facilities Operations 45,000 45,000 45,000 45,000 D0599 Service Support Costs 25,471 25, ,431 26, D05 Service Total D05 152, ,438 30,789 30,789 90,511 90, D06 Community and Enterprise Function D0601 General Community & Enterprise Expenses 356, ,547 23,783 23, , ,541 40,000 40,000 D0602 RAPID Costs D0603 Social Inclusion D0699 Service Support Costs 125, ,929 1,204 1, , ,753 2,751 2,751 D06 Service Total D06 482, ,476 24,987 24, , ,294 42,751 42,751 D07 Unfinished Housing Estates D0701 Unfinished Housing Estates 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 D0799 Service Support Costs 2,279 2,279 D07 Service Total D07 42,279 42,279 40,000 40,000 D08 Building Control D0801 Building Control Inspection Costs 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 D0802 Building Control Enforcement Costs 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 D0899 Service Support Costs 68,978 68,978 4,278 4,278 75,023 75,023 5,826 5,826 D08 Service Total D08 74,478 74,478 4,278 4,278 80,523 80,523 5,826 5,826 25

49 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager D09 Economic Development and Promotion D0901 Urban and Village Renewal 36,399 36,399 89,545 89,545 D0902 EU Projects D0903 Town Twinning D0904 European Office D0905 Economic Development & Promotion D0906 Local Enterprise Office 980, , , , , , , ,000 D0999 Service Support Costs 11,752 11,752 3,611 3,611 4,436 4, D09 Service Total D09 1,028,589 1,028, , ,049 1,044,021 1,044, , ,516 D10 Property Management D1001 Property Management Costs D1099 Service Support Costs D10 Service Total D10 D11 Heritage and Conservation Services D1101 Heritage Services 96,566 96,566 25,468 25,468 96,488 96,488 24,868 24,868 D1102 Conservation Services D1103 Conservation Grants D1199 Service Support Costs 94,774 94,774 4,116 4,116 97,299 97,299 4,116 4,116 D11 Service Total D11 191, ,340 29,584 29, , ,787 28,984 28,984 26

50 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager D12 Agency & Recoupable Services D1201 Agency & Recoupable Service 2,000 D1299 Service Support Costs D12 Service Total D12 2,000 DB Debit Balance DB Debit balance DB Service Total DB D Division Total 4,574,038 4,574,038 1,370,617 1,370,617 4,775,883 4,775,883 1,325,796 1,325,796 27

51 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager E E01 Environmental Services Landfill Operation and Aftercare E0101 Landfill Operations 530, ,196 15,000 15, , ,547 15,000 15,000 E0102 Contribution to other LAs Landfill Facilities E0103 Landfill Aftercare Costs. E0104 Provision of Landfill (financing/loan costs) E0199 Service Support Costs 388, ,306 10,221 10, , ,558 9,208 9,208 E01 Service Total E01 918, ,502 25,221 25, , ,105 24,208 24,208 E02 Recovery & Recycling Facilities Operations E0201 Recycling Facilities Operations 22,340 22,340 22,025 22,025 E0202 Bring Centres Operations 30,000 30, , ,500 30,000 30, , ,500 E0203 Provision of Bring Centres (financing/loan costs) E0204 Other Recycling Services E0299 Service Support Costs 190, ,166 26,825 26, , ,312 24,167 24,167 E02 Service Total E02 242, , , , , , , ,867 E03 Waste to Energy Facilities Operations E0301 Waste to Energy Facilities Operations 20,000 20,000 20,000 E0399 Service Support Costs 1,574 1, ,593 1, E03 Service Total E03 21,574 21, ,593 21,

52 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager E04 Provision of Waste to Collection Services E0401 Recycling Waste Collection Services E0402 Organic Waste Collection Services E0403 Residual Waste Collection Services E0404 Commercial Waste Collection Services E0405 Provision of Waste Collection Equip costs E0406 Contribution to Waste Collection Services E0407 Other Costs Waste Collection 504, , , , , , , ,000 E0499 Service Support Costs 103, ,204 7,278 7, , ,421 6,557 6,557 E04 Service Total E04 607, , , , , , , ,557 E05 Litter Management E0501 Litter Warden Service 106, ,215 99,409 99,409 E0502 Litter Control Initiatives 44,816 44,816 11,500 11,500 49,605 49,605 11,500 11,500 E0503 Environmental Awareness Services 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 E0599 Service Support Costs 230, ,328 10,784 10, , ,033 9,715 9,715 E05 Service Total E05 393, ,359 22,284 22, , ,047 21,215 21,215 29

53 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager E06 Street Cleaning E0601 Operation of Street Cleaning Service 332, , , ,659 E0602 Provision and Improvement of Litter Bins E0699 Service Support Costs 95,787 95,787 6,777 6,777 9,692 9,692 E06 Service Total E06 428, ,446 6,777 6, , ,659 9,692 9,692 E07 Waste Regulations, Monitoring and Enforcement E0701 Monitoring of Waste Regs (incl Private Landfills) E0702 Enforcement of Waste Regulations 230, , , , , , , ,213 E0799 Service Support Costs 284, ,393 17,602 17, , ,229 15,858 15,858 E07 Service Total E07 514, , , , , , , ,071 E08 Waste Management Planning E0801 Waste Management Plan 10,000 10,000 10,000 E0802 Contrib to Other Bodies Waste Management Planning E0899 Service Support Costs 12,635 12,635 1,819 1,819 22,894 12,894 1,639 1,639 E08 Service Total E08 22,635 22,635 1,819 1,819 22,894 22,894 1,639 1,639 E09 Maintenance of Burial Grounds E0901 Maintenance of Burial Grounds 143, ,339 67,000 67,000 95,957 95,957 67,000 67,000 E0902 Provision of Burial Grounds E0999 Service Support Costs 15,836 15, ,458 20, E09 Service Total E09 159, ,175 67,194 67, , ,415 67,175 67,175 30

54 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager E10 Safety of Structures and Places E1001 Operation Costs Civil Defence 124, ,196 79,941 79, , ,755 78,500 78,500 E1002 Dangerous Buildings 6,566 6,566 6,581 6,581 E1003 Emergency Planning 90,195 90,195 92,513 92,513 E1004 Derelict Sites 5,913 5,913 9,813 9,813 5,913 5,913 9,813 9,813 E1005 Water Safety Operation 4,300 4,300 4,300 4,300 E1099 Service Support Costs 95,787 95,787 7,177 7, , ,451 12,610 12,610 E10 Service Total E10 326, ,957 96,931 96, , , , ,923 E11 Operation of Fire Service E1101 Operation of Fire Brigade Service 2,160,118 2,160,118 2,176,991 2,176,991 E1102 Provision of Buildings & Equipment E1103 Fire Services Training 152, ,500 82,000 82, , ,500 82,000 82,000 E1104 Operation of Ambulance Service E1199 Service Support Costs 470, , , , , , , ,430 E11 Service Total E11 2,783,075 2,783, , ,046 2,794,247 2,794, , ,430 31

55 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager E12 Fire Prevention E1201 Fire Safety Control Cert Costs E1202 Fire Prevention and Education 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 E1203 Inspection & Monitoring of Commercial Facilities E1299 Service Support Costs 241, ,208 91,162 91, , ,097 91,047 91,047 E12 Service Total E12 245, ,208 91,162 91, , ,097 91,047 91,047 E13 Water Quality, Air and Noise Pollution E1301 Water Quality Management 132, ,164 83,000 83, , ,726 83,000 83,000 E1302 Licensing and Monitoring of Air and Noise Quality 19,942 19,942 19,982 19,982 E1399 Service Support Costs 56,815 56,815 1,826 1,826 70,220 70,220 1,645 1,645 E13 Service Total E13 208, ,921 84,826 84, , ,928 84,645 84,645 E14 Agency & Recoupable Services E1401 Agency & Recoupable Service 3,771 3, ,771 3, E1499 Service Support Costs E14 Service Total E14 3,771 3, ,771 3, E Division Total 6,875,863 6,875,863 1,624,707 1,624,707 6,893,469 6,893,469 1,623,265 1,623,265 32

56 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager F F01 Recreation and Amenity Leisure Facilities Operations F0101 Leisure Facilities Operations 208, , , ,977 F0102 Provision/Improvement of Leisure Facilities F0103 Contribution to External Bodies Leisure Facilities 59,500 59,500 59,500 59,500 F0199 Service Support Costs 44,603 44,603 23,248 23,248 46,457 46,457 23,248 23,248 F01 Service Total F01 312, ,254 23,248 23, , ,934 23,248 23,248 F02 Operation of Library and Archival Service F0201 Library Service Operations 1,118,871 1,118,871 85,000 85,000 1,119,898 1,119,898 85,000 85,000 F0202 Archive Service 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 F0203 Maintenance of Library Buildings F0204 Purchase of Books, CD s etc. 125, , , ,000 F0205 Contributions to Library Organisations 17,610 17,610 17,610 17,610 F0299 Service Support Costs 900, , , ,965 F02 Service Total F02 2,162,629 2,162,629 85,000 85,000 2,183,473 2,183,473 85,000 85,000 33

57 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager F03 Outdoor Leisure Areas Operations F0301 Parks, Pitches & Open Spaces 379, , , ,559 F0302 Playgrounds F0303 Beaches F0399 Service Support Costs 19,614 19,614 F03 Service Total F03 398, , , ,559 F04 Community Sport and Recreational Development F0401 Community Grants F0402 Operation of Sports Hall/Stadium F0403 Community Facilities F0404 Recreational Development F0499 Service Support Costs F04 Service Total F04 34

58 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager F05 Operation of Arts Programme F0501 Administration of the Arts Programme 248, ,656 64,328 64, , ,578 64,198 64,198 F0502 Contributions to other Bodies Arts Programme 23,000 23,000 23,000 20,000 F0503 Museums Operations 3,000 F0504 Heritage/Interpretive Facilities Operations F0505 Festivals & Concerts F0599 Service Support Costs 122, , , , , , , ,878 F05 Service Total F05 394, , , , , , , ,076 F06 Agency & Recoupable Services F0601 Agency & Recoupable Service 161, , , ,181 F0699 Service Support Costs 2,333 2,333 F06 Service Total F06 163, , , ,181 F Division Total 3,267,744 3,267, , ,454 3,335,455 3,335, , ,505 35

59 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager G G01 Agriculture, Education, Health & Welfare Land Drainage Costs G0101 Maintenance of Land Drainage Areas 239, ,001 35,000 35,000 G0102 Contributions to Joint Drainage Bodies 204, ,000 G0103 Payment of Agricultural Pensions G0199 Service Support Costs 11,733 11, ,881 11, G01 Service Total G01 250, , , , G02 Operation and Maintenance of Piers and Harbours G0201 Operation of Piers G0202 Provision of Piers G0203 Operation of Harbours G0204 Provision of Harbours G0299 Service Support Costs G02 Service Total G02 G03 Coastal Protection G0301 General Maintenance Costal Regions G0302 Planned Protection of Coastal Regions G0399 Service Support Costs G03 Service Total G03 36

60 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager G04 Veterinary Service G0401 Provision of Veterinary Service 43,531 43,531 43,531 43,531 G0402 Inspection of Abattoirs etc 35,076 35,076 99,107 99,107 35,076 35,076 99,107 99,107 G0403 Food Safety G0404 Operation of Dog Warden Service 147, ,410 63,000 63, , ,410 63,000 63,000 G0405 Other Animal Welfare Services (incl Horse Control) 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 G0499 Service Support Costs 60,675 60,675 7,534 7,534 68,949 68,949 7,534 7,534 G04 Service Total G04 306, , , , , , , ,641 G05 Educational Support Services G0501 Payment of Higher Education Grants 511, , , ,000 1,011,591 1,011,591 1,000,000 1,000,000 G0502 Administration Higher Education Grants G0503 Payment of VEC Pensions G0504 Administration VEC Pension G0505 Contribution to Education & Training Board G0506 Other Educational Services 3,310 3,310 3,310 3,310 G0507 School Meals 2,000 2, ,000 2, G0599 Service Support Costs 2,602 2, ,645 2, G05 Service Total G05 519, , , ,583 1,019,546 1,019,546 1,000,583 1,000,583 37

61 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager G06 Agency & Recoupable Services G0601 Agency & Recoupable Service G0699 Service Support Costs G06 Service Total G G Division Total 1,077,040 1,077, , ,757 1,553,523 1,553,523 1,190,757 1,190,757 38

62 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager H H01 Miscellaneous Services Profit & Loss Machinery Account H0101 Maintenance of Machinery Service H0102 Plant and Machinery Operations 788, , , ,859 1,241,170 1,241,170 1,241,097 1,241,097 H0103 Provision of Plant and Machinery H0199 Service Support Costs 145, ,722 21,049 21, , ,545 21,049 21,049 H01 Service Total H01 934, , , ,908 1,385,715 1,385,715 1,262,146 1,262,146 H02 Profit & Loss Stores Account H0201 Purchase of Materials, Stores 2,296,000 2,296,000 2,467,596 2,467,596 H0202 Administrative Costs Stores 5,000 5, , ,612 H0203 Upkeep of Buildings, stores H0299 Service Support Costs 49,360 49,360 6,339 6,339 H02 Service Total H02 5,000 5,000 2,516,972 2,516,972 2,473,935 2,473,935 H03 Adminstration of Rates H0301 Administration of Rates Office 179, , , ,874 H0302 Debt Management Service Rates 109, ,000 44,037 44,037 H0303 Refunds and Irrecoverable Rates 3,651,065 3,651,065 50,000 50,000 3,131,402 3,515,056 50,000 50,000 H0399 Service Support Costs 106, ,124 13,068 13,068 63,321 63,321 6,728 6,728 H03 Service Total H03 4,045,261 4,045,261 63,068 63,068 3,751,288 3,751,288 56,728 56,728 39

63 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager H04 Franchise Costs H0401 Register of Elector Costs 8,929 8,929 2,929 2,929 H0402 Local Election Costs 42,071 42,071 27,071 27,071 H0499 Service Support Costs 3,139 3, H04 Service Total H04 54,139 54,139 30,142 30,142 H05 Operation of Morgue and Coroner Expenses H0501 Coroner Fees and Expenses 115, , , ,695 H0502 Operation of Morgue H0599 Service Support Costs 32,715 32,715 36,042 36,042 H05 Service Total H05 148, , , ,737 H06 Weighbridges H0601 Weighbridge Operations 3,500 3,500 4,000 4,000 3,500 3,500 4,000 4,000 H0602 Provision of Weighbridges H0699 Service Support Costs H06 Service Total H06 3,500 3,500 4,000 4,000 3,500 3,500 4,000 4,000 H07 Operation of Markets and Casual Trading H0701 Operation of Markets H0702 Casual Trading Areas 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,550 1,500 1,500 1,550 1,550 H0799 Service Support Costs 1,228 1,228 4,000 4,000 1,113 1,113 4,000 4,000 H07 Service Total H07 2,728 2,728 5,550 5,550 2,613 2,613 5,550 5,550 40

64 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager H08 Malicious Damage H0801 Malicious Damage H0899 Service Support Costs H08 Service Total H08 H09 Local Representation & Civic Leadership H0901 Representational Payments 332, , , ,735 H0902 Chair/Vice Chair Allowances 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 H0903 Annual Allowances LA Members 93,130 93,130 92,989 92,989 H0904 Expenses LA Members 70,709 70,709 98,709 70,709 H0905 Other Expenses 28,000 28,000 28,000 H0906 Conferences Abroad 2,885 2,885 2,885 2,885 H0907 Retirement Gratuities 139, , , ,019 H0908 Contribution to Members Associations 16,000 16, ,500 11,500 H0909 General Municipal Allocation 320, , ,000 H0999 Service Support Costs 191, ,032 2,287 2, , ,107 2,287 2,287 H09 Service Total H09 1,217,510 1,217,510 2,287 2,287 1,101,944 1,101,944 2,287 2,287 H10 Motor Taxation H1001 Motor Taxation Operation 423, , , ,644 H1099 Service Support Costs 335, ,552 23,650 23, , ,810 23,650 23,650 H10 Service Total H10 759, ,502 23,650 23, , ,454 23,650 23,650 41

65 Table F: Expenditure and Income for 2016 and for Expenditure Income Expenditure Income Division, Services and Sub Services by Manager by Manager H11 Agency & Recoupable Services H1101 Agency & Recoupable Service 500, , , , , , , ,055 H1102 NPPR H1199 Service Support Costs 58,368 58, ,211 64, H11 Service Total H11 559, , , , , , , ,657 H Division Total 7,729,427 7,729,427 1,671,600 1,671,600 10,199,726 10,199,726 4,586,953 4,586,953 Overall Total 53,592,703 53,592,703 30,741,501 30,741,501 56,554,612 56,554,612 34,332,244 34,332,244 42

66 Appendix 1 SUMMARY OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT CHARGE FOR THE YEAR Description Area Office Overhead 753, ,236 Corporate Affairs Overhead 913,768 1,141,363 Corporate Buildings Overhead 1,131,939 1,109,040 Finance Overhead 1,349,551 1,642,121 Human Resources Overhead 1,206,063 1,063,866 IT Services Overhead 1,116,912 1,120,237 Print/Post Room Service Overhead 79,518 79,518 Pension & Lump Sum Overhead 2,904,610 2,940,607 Total Expenditure Allocated to Divisions/Services 9,455,469 9,874,988 Total Income Allocated to Divisions/Services 745, ,430 Total Net Expenditure Allocated to Divisions/Services 8,710,039 9,129,558 43

67 CAPITAL BUDGET DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION REPORT 2016

68 Comhaírle Chontae Uíbh Fhaílí Offaly County MEMO TO Subject Elected Members Capital Spending/Development Contributions Date November 13th, 2015 Dear lor, I attach for your information: Report 1 analyses the opening balance, receipts and disbursements of development contributions since I reported to you in November This report shows that we currently have a balance available to OCC s of m development levies to fund upcoming projects. Report 2 analyses the m balance over the various development contribution headings Report 3 provides a summary of the projected capital expenditure and income/development levy funding requirement and shortfall by Division for the period Report 4 details the projects in each division that are scheduled to be undertaken in the years Report 3 highlights the substantial funding amount ( m) that will be required from our development contribution income to fund capital projectsin the next five years. In the previous two years, 2013 and 2014 we have received on average 500,000 in development contributions each year, arising from the completion of schemes that commenced in prior years. For the next five years, we have estimated contributions of 500,000 in each year, in total, under the various headings. Over the five year period our current balance of m plus 5 year projected income 2,500,000 ( 500k x5) will give us a total available for disbursement of m against a projected requirement of m a shortfall of m. This anticipated shortfall will restrict our ability to undertake many capital projects. It will also mean we will defer/prioritise projects taking account of the funds available. DECLAN CONLON, HEAD OF FINANCE.

69 Report 1 Offaly County Development ContributionsReceipt and Application of Development Funds for the 000s Balance Available October ,238 Contributions Received October 2014 to October Disbursements October 2014 October 2015 see below 1,127 Balance Available October ,055 Allocation of Funds since last report to Oct s InfrastructureAFS Allocations 167 Special Development ContributionsAFS Allocations 366 Amenities etcformer BTC 395 Infrastructure DCS Improvement Works N80 Clara 60 Infrastructure DCS Tullamore College 80 Infrastructure DCS Kilmurray Precast Concrete 30 Infrastructure DCS Daingean 8 Infrastructure DCS Edenderry 4 Infrastructure DCS Rhode 7 Infrastructure DCS Derrygolan 10 TOTAL 1,127

70 Report 2 Offaly County Development Contributions available for disbursement as at October 2015 JOB DESCRIPTION FUNDS AVAILABLE 000s DEV. CONT. SCH. AMENITIES 314 DEV. CONT. SCH. INFRASTRUCTURE 2,255 SPL DEV. CONT CAR PARKING 522 SPL DEV. CONTRIB WINDFARMS 267 SPL DEV CONT SCH CLARA QUARRY 4 SPL DEV CONT SCHROAD IMP & MAIN DRUMCRAW MT LUCAS 34 SPL DEV. CONT SCH COMMUNICATIONS MASTS 634 SPL DEV CONT RD IMP. TULLAROE CLAREEN 8 SPL DEV CONT RD IMPROVEMENT TO N80 CLARA 4 SPL DEV CONT RECYCLING FACILITY AT BARNAN 7 SPL DEV CONT PASSING BAYS CARRICK CASTLEJORDAN 3 SPL DEV CONT REST ROAD BALLYKEAN GEASHILL 1 SPL DEV CONT PASSING BAYS BALLYKEAN GEASHILL 2 TOTAL 4,055

71 Report 3 Analysis of Capital Project Expenditure by Division (000's) Expenditure Phasing of Expenditure 000's Proposed Funding Dev Cont. Funds Available Division Projected Capital Expenditure DoEHLG/ NRA/Other Funding Dev Cont. Funding Requirement Cash Available Projected Receipts A Housing & Building 22,100 5,750 10,350 4,600 1, , Shortfall in Development Contribution B Road Transport & Safety 121,982 5,732 5,550 6,900 11,150 92, ,982 17,000 2,833 1,747 (12,420) C Water Services D Development Management (68) E Environmental Services 2,140 1, , (329) F Recreation & Amenity J Corporate Services ,025 Grand Total 148,122 14,412 16,660 11,750 12,600 92, ,832 18,290 4,055 2,500 (11,735)

72 Report 4 Capital Projects by Division Service Division Housing Housing Housing Housing Housing Housing Housing Housing Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Roads & Infrastructure Development Management Project Detail Reinstate Void Houses Acquire family homes (8 units) Blundell Housing Edenderry (37 units) Drumbane Housing Birr (9 units) Kylebeg Banagher Phase 2 (18 units) Macregol Pairc Scurragh Birr (Turnkey 12 units) Special/Group Housing at Chancery Lane Tullamore (15 units) Social Housing Scheme at Kearneys Field Tullamore (30 units) NNR Bridge Strengthening Low Cost Safety Measures NRA Minor Improvements Smarter Travel Grand Canal Greenway Project Regional Road Improvements (to facilitate new developments) NRA Traffic Calming Schemes Edenderry Relief Road Cloneygowan By Pass NRA N52 Tullamore/Kilbeggan Link Portarlington Relief Road(Joint with Laois Co Co) Western By Pass Tullamore N52 Birr Bypass Access to Tourist Sites Environment Provision of Graveyards Environment Provision of Graveyards Environment Remediation of historical landfills Environment Remediation of historical landfills Environment Energy Projects Fire service E: Febane Fire Station Fire service E: Fire Appliances (2) Recreation & Amenity Recreation & Amenity Edenderry Swimming pool Tullamore Arts Centre Division J Milestone 4 Division J SAN Upgrade Division J CORE Network Upgrade Division J Microsoft Licensing Division J Records Conservation Management Division J CRM System & Phone System Upgrade

73 Budget 2016 Director of Services Reports Pages Frank Heslin Director of Services for Roads, Fire and Emergency Services, Corporate Services, Libaries, Arts & Culture & Human Resources 1 17 Sean Murray Director of Services for Planning, Economic Development, Community Development and Heritage Tom Shanahan Acting Director of Services for Housing, Environment and Water Services

74 Budget 2016 OFFALY COUNTY COUNCIL BUDGET 2016 FRANK HESLIN DIRECTOR OF SERVICES REPORTS Page 1

75 Budget 2016 Roads; Health and Safety Report General The 2015 Initial Roads Budget was 8,951,905 and this included a Non National Road grant of 6,201,737, a National Road Grant of 1,154,654 and Own Resources funding of 1,595,514 (including machinery yard/stores, payroll allowances and town allocations) Additional funding was received as follows during the year: National Roads Authority (NRA) 2,836, Dept Transport, Tourism & Sport (DTTS) 550, Total 3,387, Projects undertaken and completed during 2015 are detailed under the following Grant Categories: National Road Grants National Roads (N52, N62 & N80 = 104kms) Ordinary Maintenance ( 1,012,894) Pavement Overlay/Reconstruction Schemes ( 2.459M) N62 Galros Ferbane (100 metres) N62 Ferbane/Ballycumber Junction Improvement N62 Cloghan/Ferbane (650 metres) N62 Roscrea Road Birr (1870 metres) N80 Skid Resistance Renewal Schemes (900 metres) National Road Safety Barrier Renewal ( 81,000) N52 Birr N52 Public Lighting Upgrade in Ferbane ( 38,000) Non National Road Grants Non National Roads (Regional 390kms +County 1640 kms = 2030 kms) Ordinary Maintenance ( 2.26M) Surface Dressing ( 925,000) Pavement Recycling/Overlays ( 3.853M) Low Cost Safety Schemes 8 No.( 202,000) Bridge Strengthening Works 13 No ( 200,000) Public Lighting Upgrade at Edenderry, Clara & Daingean Town Allocations [Tullamore, Birr & Edenderry]( 825,231) Page 2

76 Budget 2016 Health and Safety 2015 Health and Safety objectives were set out at the beginning of the year with the management team. The key objective were; 1. To continue to improve the safe working environment for all employees and customers of Offaly County. 2. To ensure that communciation between all levels of staff within the organsation r relating to health and safety are improved. 3. To continue to work closely with external groups and consider any improvements which are suggested. Every day, staff in Offaly County are reminded of the risks they face and how to elimnate or reduce this risk. Nationally, during 2015, 38 fatalities occurred. Seven happened in the construction industry and 13 in the Agriculture sector (to the 1st of Oct). Three of these fatalities occurred in the Local Authority sector involving staff carrying out similar tasks to ourselves and ultimately these are situations that Offaly County must avoid happening to any of the staff or contractors. One of the main targets for 2015, was to improve communication with staff on accidents/incidents and good practices from other local authorities and private companies. This was achieved through monthly safety discussions. This will continue in All work needs to be treated safely and a suitable Safe system of Work agreed and communicated to all staff prior to commencing the works. There was an overall reduction in the accident ratio up to September 2015 when compared to the same period in Senior management continued to provide leadership in order to raise the profile of safety within Offaly County. A key focus in 2015 is Driving for Work and raising employees awareness around this topic The management team and senior management group carried out a number of inspections during the year and this will remain a key focus for A health and safety review will be completed in full in early 2016 and this will be used to set out the targets and areas for improvments in Road Safety 2015 Continuous Weather Alerts circulated to all Offaly County staff Updates to County s website in relation to weather alerts and road safety initiatives Road safety Video/Message installed in Ferbane and Banagher Credit Unions. Liaising with other Credit Unions regarding Road Safety Video/Message Circulation of road safety Posters to all National schools in the County Collaboration with the Road Safety Authority of Check it Fits Service Child Car Seats in Banagher and Birr Liaised with Clara Ard Scoil Chiarian Naofa regarding Sponsored Cycle. Provided cycle vests and advised of Top Tips for Safer Cycling Presentation of Junior School Warden Certificates to 2 schools Portarlington NS and Ferbane NS Page 3

77 Budget 2016 Plan for 2016 Preparation of Road Safety at Schools Parking of Vehicles Brochure which has been circulated to all Primary Schools It is expected that the roads budget for 2016 will be similar to 2015 and will also include budget allocations for Birr and Tullamore towns. Investigate alternative sources of funds including lobbying the NRA and DTTS for additional funds Continue upgrading the N62 between Cloghan and Ferbane Progress road improvement schemes on the N52 and N62 including resurfacing on the N52 in Kilcormac Carry out structural/strengthening improvements on 12 bridges on the Non National Road network. Progress safety schemes on National and Non National roads Carry out all the Regional Improvement Grant (3 year plan) schemes and surface dressing schemes allocated by the DTTS for Review our road improvement/treatment techniques on the NNR network using less expensive technology resulting in longer sections of road being improved. Maintain sufficient funding levels in relation to the maintenance/energy costs associated with the public lighting network. Promote the CIR scheme as a very useful funding stream for the improvement of the NNR network Aim to achieve greater efficiencies in our winter maintenance activities Continue to improve on last year s health and safety record Road Maintenance/Improvement and Public Lighting allocations for Tullamore and Birr towns will be included in the 2016 roadworks programme. Progress Smarter Travel initiatives subject to funding being made available from the DTTS Page 4

78 Activities in 2015 Budget 2016 Fire Service Report Offaly County Fire & Rescue Service provided an effective and professional response to emergencies on a 24/7, 365 days basis throughout Offaly County Fire & Rescue Service respond to an average of 800 incidents and 950 station callouts throughout the county. The Section 26 Fire and Emergency plan formed the basis for the Fire Service work program The 2015 budget of 2.9 million maintained the Fire Service. Significant resources have been made available for training within the Fire Service with an expected spend of 130,000 for training alone in In addition the s commitment to training for fire fighters, and research into the latest equipment and technology ensures that our fire crews are best equipped to respond quickly, safely and effectively to the full range of emergency incidents that we attend. The training centre in Tullamore was utilised for training internally and by other Local Authorities and generated an income of 100,000. In addition to the above Offaly County Fire Service is responsible for the assessment of all Fire Safety Certificate, Dangerous Substances, and Disabled Access Certificate applications; advise on planning referrals, licence applications; fire safety inspections of public premises and fire safety promotion. Offaly Fire service is actively involved in the Community Smoke Alarm Project and also delivered the Fire Safety Schools program to all primary schools in the county. The Building Control function of Offaly County is integrated into the fire service. This includes the inspection and monitoring of new works to monitor for compliance with all the requirements of the Building Regulations. Both the Local and the Regional Major Emergency Plans were maintained, reviewed and revised by the Major Emergency Development Committee, the Regional Working Group and the Regional Steering Group. Offaly County Chairs the Regional Steering Group for Major Emergency Management. Civil Defence provides an emergency response capability and supported the community and events throughout Over 50 Civil Defence duties were carried out during Following on from the announcement by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government of the approval for a new fire station at Ferbane, the Department have now confirmed that the may now proceed to seek tenders for the above. That approval is subject to a maximum allin contribution from the Department of 1,100,000. Offaly County must submit a firm tender proposal to the Department for approval prior to contract The 2016 Estimate demonstrates Offaly County s commitment to maintaining the level of funding required to implement the Draft section 26 plan so that an effective and professional response to fires and other emergencies is provided. Offaly Fire Service will continue to explore and implement cost efficiencies across all aspects of the service. Page 5

79 Budget 2016 Capital funding provided by the Department will contribute to a new Fire Station in Ferbane. The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management (NDFEM) has issued its Keeping Communities Safe document which reflects the policy objective of keeping people safe from fire and other dangers in Ireland. The document has been prepared by the NDFEM of the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government to fulfil its mandate to develop consistent, quality and value for money fire services in Ireland will see further implementation of this document. Offaly Fire Service will continue to emphasise the education of the public in the dangers of fire, steps to reduce the risk of fire, and the importance of smoke detectors to provide early warning and adequate time to evacuate a building. Both the Local and the Regional Major Emergency Plan will be maintained, reviewed and revised by the Major Emergency Development Committee. Civil Defence will continue to promote, develop and maintain Civil Defence as an effective volunteer based professional organisation providing emergency response and community support services Page 6

80 Budget 2016 Corporate Services Incorporating the Arts Service Meetings Administration Civic Leadership Corporate Services staff supports the efficient and effective administration of meetings of the County, Corporate Policy Group, Management Team and Joint Policing Committee Commemoration Committee Offaly County established a subcommittee, comprising of elected members and staff, to coordinate events to mark 1916 in Offaly and to be the link to Ireland 2016, the national office in the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. A Public Information meeting was held on 13 May 2015 in the Court Hotel, Tullamore to get the public s ideas and opinions. In excess of ninety people registered on the evening. Preparations to launch the Offaly Centenary Programme are being finalised. The Committee will continue to liaise with various groups and individuals throughout 2016 to enable the delivery of the programme. Register of Electors The members established a subcommittee to explore how the accuracy of the Register of Electors could be maximized and to examine how people could be further encouraged to check their details on the 2015/2016 Register of Electors. A Supplementary Register of Electors was created for the Referendum, held on 22 nd May 2015, on the ThirtyFourth Amendment of the Constitution on Marriage Equality. Ethics Register The annual Ethics Register was published and made available by the required deadlines. THE ARTS SERVICE PUBLIC ART / Per Cent for Art Scheme Productive Investment & Promotion In 2015, 3 Secrets of Offaly Public Projects were developed; artist Amanda Rice created a new way to experience the legacy of work by scientist John Joly from Clonbullogue with the Clonbullogue Development Association; Theartre director Ciaran Taylor worked with Kinnitty Tidy Towns to create scenes around the village inspired by the life and work of Rex Ingram Hitchcock, the silent Hollywood director who was from Kinnitty and composer Tom Lane worked with Clara Musical Society on a new piece of music inspired by the Friends Meting House and the Goodbody industrial legacy in Clara. Every effort will be made to maximize the scheme across sections with capital development. MUSIC GENERATION Our investment into Music Generation ( 12,500 per annum plus support in kind) yields a potential 1.2m regional project over its initial 3 years. The return for our investment is significant in terms of its impact on over 4,500 children accessing music education while providing employment for 27 musicians. Page 7

81 Budget 2016 In 2015 its governance structure was strengthen as the project prepares to enter into a new phase of funding from the Department of Education. FILMOFFALY Offaly County continues to develop FilmOffaly, the Offaly Film Commission, in association with the Irish Film Board. FilmOffaly promotes the county as a resource for increased film production using the FilmOffaly Award, the Vendor Discount Scheme and as a location service for incoming productions. In ,500 was awarded from the REDZ pilot scheme to develop a new media marketing campaign. TULLAMORE COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE The project team comprising of representatives of Offaly County and Tullamore s Community, Business and Arts sectors continue their work towards realising the Tullamore Community Arts Centre. When developed the centre will bring a new culture and community hub to Tullamore providing an increase in the town s economic activity and development. FESTIVALS Offaly has a high concentration of unique festivals with the capacity for significant cultural profile and inward tourism and investment into Offaly, in particular festivals such as Castlepalooza, OFFLine Film Festival, Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival. The Arts Service will continue to advise festivals on their programming and audience development capacity. Customer Care Action Plan Providing Quality Services The implemented its Customer Charter during Ombudsman, Data Protection, Freedom of Information & Access to Information on the Environment All queries and requests were dealt with in accordance with the relevant information and within the given timeframes during Service Indicators Corporate Services coordinated the return to the Local Government Management Services Board of our annual return of data on the Service Indicators for Leisure and Recreation Quality of Life Corporate Services staff represent Offaly County on the management committee and executive committee of Offaly Sports Partnership. Staff work on the boards of Tullamore Community Arts Centre Limited and Birr Theatre and Arts Centre Ltd to progress the delivery of arts infrastructure across the county. Swimming Pools Corporate Services administer funding for swimming pools. Page 8

82 Budget 2016 Refurbishment works at Clara Swimming Pool which commenced in Autumn 2014 were concluded in Autumn A grant from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, in the sum of 784,000, was secured for the refurbishment works at Clara Swimming Pool. A meeting was held with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport to consider refurbishment works at the Edenderry Swimming Pool. Funding of Cultural Facilities In 2015 grant aid was provided to Birr Theatre and Arts Centre to provide cultural and quality of life experiences to local audiences and is significant in attracting an ongoing cultural profile of the county. In 2015 as Tullamore Community Arts Centre grew closer to its construction phase, the third year of an advanced artistic programme called Foundation 15 was developed in the town, building the artistic foundations of the centre and this will continue in tandem with the capital phase. Ireland s Culture Night Ambassador, Joe Caslin transformed the facade of Tullamore s Municipal District Office with a portrait from his Our Nation s Sons series. In 2015 in partnership with Bord na Mona, we have entered into a new exploratory phase of development for Sculpture in the Parklands which will continue in Festival Support Information, advice, promotion and funding was given to Birr Vintage Week and Arts Festival, Hullabaloo Children s Arts Festival, Castlepalooza, Fleadh Cheoil, Shakefest, Foundation 15, Culture Night and OFFline Film Festival. Offaly has the largest number of festivals in the Midlands, which contributes to quality of life and attracts tourism into the county. Culture Night In 2015, Culture Night expanded to 33 free events across the county, including many heritage sites and community venues such as the Ballycommon Project Centre, Leap, Charleville and Ballybrittan Castles, with over 1,700 people attending/happening upon events across the county. Arts Acts Grants These funding schemes promote and support community, voluntary and professional activity and achievement in the arts by building the capacity of individuals and groups to achieve their highest potential. In 2015, 17 grants were awarded to Arden View family Resource Centre, Banagher Musical Society, Clara Town Band, Clara Musical Society, Clonbullogue Development Association, Tin Jug Studio, St Mary s Youth Centre, Dochas, Edenderry Youth Café, Edenderry Community Cabin, Tullamore Gramophone Society, Tullamore Rhymers Club, Tullamore Town Band, St Josephs National School, Scoil Eoin Poil Naofa and Rosemary Langtry. Student Grants Social Inclusion Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), the new single awarding authority for all new student grant applications was introduced in All new students and students changing courses now apply to SUSI. Corporate Services staff continue to administer the Student Grant Scheme to those students who are continuing their studies from the previous year. 9 Student Grant renewals were received for the 2015/2016 academic year. Page 9

83 Budget 2016 HULLABALOO CHILDREN S ARTS FESTIVAL Led by Offaly County in partnership with Birr Theatre and Arts Centre. In 2015 it continued to develop in Birr, Clara and Edenderry, reaching 1,400 young people and providing employment for local performers and artists. SUPPORTING ARTISTS In 2015 The Arts Office developed a new writers residency in Birr which attracted 4 renowned writers to spend an week in the town, writing and sourcing inspiration for new work. Work also began with Birr2020 to identify a new shared space for artists/craft workers to work out of in the town. OFFALY YOUTH THEATRE has been established with chapters in Tullamore, Birr and Edenderry. It allows teenagers to an important outlet of expression while providing employment for three artists. MINI MOVIES the youth film making programme in partnership with OFFline Film Festival has seen 500 children make and screen their own mini stop motion animations at the annual film festival. ARTS AND HEALTH: Through our support of Anam Beo (Offaly s Arts, Health and Wellbeing Programme) in partnership with the Dublin Mid Leinster HSE, quality art experiences are developed with those in long term health care in Offaly s care centre providing employment for 5 artists. In 2015 we supported them to expand their provision into music for those with dementia in Ofalia House and through the per cent for art scheme we support the project Storyboards in Tullamore Train Station as a public display and celebration of 10 years of service. Internal and External Communications Communications Corporate Services staff facilitate the corporate communication systems and the efficient handling of post. There is an ongoing review of work practices in an effort to maximise efficiencies. Staff continue to ensure that all relevant service information is posted on our intranet, and internet pages. PROMOTION Midland Arts and Culture Magazine The Arts Office collaborates with Laois, Westmeath and Longford Arts Offices to create a greater midland cultural identity through the twice yearly production of the Midlands Arts and Culture Magazine. Social Media In the advancement of communications through social media, the Arts Service has effectively broadened its audience and demographic through the use of Facebook pages for Offaly Arts, FilmOffaly, Hullabaloo Children s Arts Festival and Music Generation with over 2,500 new people engaging with the arts locally. Page 10

84 Team Development Budget 2016 Our Workplace Staff meetings were held on a regular basis throughout the year. Canteen and Crèche Facilities The canteen and crèche services continued to be supported by staff during the year. Following an open tender competition in 2015 a new service provider, Niamh Coughlan trading as Early Year s Childcare, was awarded a service level agreement for the operation of the Crèche. Information Management and Storage Corporate Services encourage the use of electronic communication while ensuring sufficient and accurate paper records are kept to meet our obligations. Priorities for 2016: CORPORATE SERVICES Where resources provide Corporate Services will: Administer meetings of the County, Corporate Policy Group, Management Team and Joint Policing Committee. Oversee the Offaly Centenary Programme. Maintain the Register of Electors. Support the embedding of the Municipal Districts in Offaly. Support Service Delivery Planning and Team Planning across all services. Support Swimming Pool Committees. Coordinate the Land and Property Register for the county. Implementation of priority actions from our Access Plan in compliance with the Disability Act Hold regular staff meetings. Coordination the Authority s submission of the Service Indicators in accordance with the national timeframe. Explore cost efficiencies that may be achieved with regard to advertising, stationery and other services. ARTS SERVICE Where resources provide the Arts Service will: Further develop FilmOffaly through partnership, building with locally and nationally bodies, to achieve an increased international profile. Lead out on the Music Generation Offaly /Westmeath regional performance music education programme Coordinate the promotion of the cultural activity of the county through online resources, local and national media. Actively work with Tullamore Community Arts Centre Limited to progress the delivery, management and financial structures of an Arts Centre for Tullamore. Page 11

85 Budget 2016 Facilitate Offaly Local Authorities Public Art Working Group to maximise funding and manage a number of commissions in the arts through innovative use of the Per Cent for Art Scheme across the county. Provide advice and funding, where grant schemes are available, to community and professional arts activity in Offaly. Provide advice, support and where possible funding to cultural infrastructure projects. Provide an effective advice and information service to the public on ways to access and participate in the arts. Manage an exhibition / arts programme for the atrium of Áras an Chontae. Page 12

86 Budget 2016 Library Service Report Introduction Progress on the implementation of Opportunities for all the national strategy for Public Libraries continued in Key actions progressed by Offaly Library service includes: Implementation of the Open Library pilot initiative in Banagher and Tullamore Libraries. Roll out three Literacy programmes o Read Anything, Anytime, Anywhere Primary School programme o Summer Reading Adventure and Summer clubs o Once upon a Storytime pre school literacy programme Participation in Libraries support Business and Employment pilot. Collaborative project with Offaly Local Development providing Work and Learning centres in libraries. Lead authority for Midlands Libraries books and media tender Performance Overall the trend in increased use of the library service continues. A continuous review of library services activities including opening hours, staffing levels and evaluation of services based on financial constraints remains in place. Performance 2015 Description 2014 Sep % increase Members Visits Loans Web hits , , , , , , ,324 93, % 1.31% 3.98% 16.62% Open Library A Pilot initiative funded by DECLG Government was launched in Banagher and Tullamore Library in January The Pilots are in operation almost a year. Both Banagher and Tullamore Library are open from 8am 10pm, 7 days a week to library members on a self service basis outside of current opening hours. Users access the buildings using their library card and PIN when staff are not present. Users are able to borrow and return items, connect to the Wifi, study, use library computers and printing facilities. The service is available only to members of the library who are over 18. To date almost 11,000 visits are recorded and 840 members have signed up to use the service. Open Libraries is a significant customer service development for libraries and has the potential to transform the use and value to the public of the services and the civic space provided by the council. Library Management System (LMS) A new National LMS system is currently being implemented in public libraries. Offaly Library service is in phase 3 and the system will go live in June This new system will provide the following benefits for customers: One single library membership card to access all Public libraries in the Country. Users will have access to library collections, resources and digital content of all public libraries in one search. Page 13

87 Budget 2016 Virtual library accessible to all members. From January 2016 all s will implement free membership and standardised charges in libraries. Culture and educational programme Our regular events include book clubs, storytelling activities, author visits and exhibitions. Events included Science Week Positive Ageing Week Culture Night Heritage Week Birr Vintage Week Hullabaloo children s Art Programme Author Visits e.g. Geraldine O Neill Book Launches Christmas Programme Local Studies and Archives Work carried out during 2015 includes: The listing of all private collections New access policies Conservation of the DeRenzy collection Transfer of Minute books to the Archive from Tullamore Town / Edenderry Town and Birr Town Cataloguing of the Belmont collection Local Studies and Archives are actively involved in supporting the s 2016 Commemoration committee. The following projects were progressed during Schools Education Pack 1916 Bibliography Conservation of the 1916 Minute Book Digitisation of 1916 newspapers Conservation of the 1966 film Heritage week Talks by Dr. Philip McConway on 1916 Libraries support Business and Employment Offaly Library service is participating in a national pilot project to determine how libraries can support enterprise and employment and strengthen links with the LEOs, Intreo services and other relevant bodies, and to avoid any duplication of services. Literacy A literacy Conference on Right to Read took place on September 23rd 2015 in Dublin Castle where the Right to Read government initiative was launched. In 2016 Offaly County will implement a literacy action plan. The plan will involve local communities, child care groups, schools, adult education and other key sectors of the community. Page 14

88 Budget 2016 Schools Programme: During 2015 Offaly Libraries initiated a new literacy programme Read anything, anytime, anywhere with primary schools in County Offaly for % of primary schools in Offaly signed up to the programme. Summer Literacy program: Visits to libraries during the summer increased as over 800 Children participated in the Summer Reading Adventure and Summer clubs. PreSchool Reading Initiative: A new preschool reading initiative called Once upon a story time is under development. This project is aimed at getting childcare providers and parents involved in reading with children and using interactive story time from a young age. Digital Resources Our digital resources including ebooks, e audio books, and emagazines continue to grow in popularity. A national tender for the provision of OnLine Resources for all public libraries has recently issued. The aim of this tender is to procure a single national online resource services accessible by the members of all local authority library services from the 2 nd January Priorities for Progress plans for a new Community Library in Edenderry and inclusion of this project in next national library capital programme. 2. Prepare a refurbishment program for Ferbane, Daingean and Kilcormac Libraries. 3. Develop a technology replacement plan for all libraries. 4. Implementation of national shared Library Management System including the migration of data to the new Library Management System during Monitor and review pilot Open Library project funded by DoECLG Tullamore Central Library and Banagher Library. 6. Apply for funding to implement Open Libaries in Daingean and Ferbane libraries. 7. Continue to focus on literacy and provison of a literacy programme. 8. Implement the Right to Read literacy action plan 9. Promote and improve services to children and young people supporting parents, teachers and carers in literacy, numeracy and communications skills 10. Evaluate the Libraries Support Business, Enterprise and Employment pilot project and implement agreed actions. 11. Develop partnerships with other organisations providing local history and archives to ensure coordinated and enhanced access to collections of local history and archives for end users. 12. Work with communities to provide quality cultural programminng. 13. Implementation of new shared structures and national workforce plan as outlined in Managing the Delivery of Effective Library Services 14. Prepare a new Library Development plan (Dependent on implementation of shared service structures) 15. Continuous review of library services activities to include opening hours, staffing levels and evaluation of services based on budgetary cuts and non filling of staff vacancies. Page 15

89 Key Objectives and Priorities Budget 2016 Human Resources Department Recruit, retain and support a competent staff complement to deliver organisational priorities and act as a driver for organisational management development and change Legislative Context There is a raft of both national and EU legislation impacting on the day to day work of the department both from an operational and financial perspective. Key legislation includes : Employment Law Health, Safety & Welfare Payment of Wages Working Time Directive Equality Disability Data Protection Key Activities & Expenditure Recruitment Employee welfare and supports Industrial Relations Staff training and development Development and implementation of workplace policies Implementation of requirements of national Public Service Agreements Management of Performance Management Development System (PMDS) Almost 90% of the budget allocation for the HR department is nondiscretionary and assigned to salaries and statutory subscriptions and levies to agencies such as the IPA and LGMA and maintenance and licensing contracts for the CORE HR IT system. There are three main elements to the nondiscretionary element of the budget : Staff Recruitment Safety, Health and Welfare of Staff Staff Training and Development There has been a significant reduction in discretionary spending over the past 5 7 years which has impacted significantly on staff training and development in particular which is now confined primarily to statutory health and safety and other mandatory or essential training. Key Priorities 2016 Implementation of measures contained in the Lansdowne Road Public Service Agreement which provide for some pay restoration to staff earning under 65,000, details of which have not been notified as yet Staff recruitment and succession planning taking into consideration the age profile of staff and the number of pending retirements Management of sensitive industrial relations issues particularly with regards to Irish Water and the elimination of local allowances for which business cases have been refused Page 16

90 Budget 2016 Rollout of new regionally procured Employee Assistance Programme to all staff Continue to invest in the training and personal development of our staff to ensure effective implementation of the ongoing local government reform process Page 17

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93 Development Management Budget 2016 Planning & Development Offaly County administers the planning function for the entire county. The number of planning applications within the County increased during 2015, from 310 in 2014 to an estimated 355 at year end. 27 applications to extend the appropriate period (planning permission) were received and assessed to end September Preplanning and in particular counter queries have risen sharply during 2015, indicating further likely increases in construction activity in Since 2009, the Planning Department has been carrying out on the spot validations at the public counter to ensure that when an application is accepted, all documentation is in order. This helps to keep invalid applications to a minimum while also assisting in the processing of valid applications. It is a continual aim to maintain this service to the public. The Planning Department is also continuing with its scanning project, which allows for current and historical files to be viewed over the internet. This has proved important in terms of compliance with Access to Information on the Environment Regulations. In addition to the above mentioned, the other main areas of focus for Development Management in 2015 were as follows: (a) Unfinished Housing Developments & Taking in Charge Applications The Planning Section in conjunction with the Housing, Roads, Water Services and Environment sections continues to implement the DECLG s Managing and Resolving Unfinished Estates Guidelines. The latest Housing Survey, published on 22nd December 2014 by the Minister for Housing and Planning has 15 Unfinished Housing Developments listed in the county of Offaly, down from 34 in estates have been removed from the list since 2012 as a result of the necessary works having been undertaken by developers, site development inspections and meetings, facilitation (i.e. targeted release of bonds) and pursuing site resolution plans during this period. Of the 15 listed in the latest survey, there is ongoing activity in respect of 8 developments. Four no. applications to take estates in charge were received in 2015 and four resolutions to take estates in charge were made by the. (b) Derelict Sites There are currently 22 sites on the Derelict Sites Register (7 in the County and 15 in Tullamore Municipal District). Progress on Derelict Sites has been a particular priority for Planning in 2015 and through a combination of approaches, the files on 10 sites across the County (not necessarily on the Derelict Sites Register) have been successfully resolved. (c) Enforcement & Compliance Enforcement activity in the year 2015 to date is broadly in line with the corresponding period in So far, 45 new enforcement files have been opened. 67 Warning Letters have been issued and 13 Enforcement Notices have been served in 2015 to date. Regular meetings are held with the s legal advisors to ensure that cases are pursued in a timely manner. (d) Work is ongoing in order to secure the delivery of a very significant Mountain Biking Trail development in the Slieve Blooms in conjunction with Coillte and Laois County. It is now anticipated that planning applications will be submitted to both s by year end. Page 20

94 Budget 2016 Forward Planning (a) Local Economic and Community Plan The draft Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) has been placed on public display from the 7 th October 2015 to 28 th October 2015 (inclusive) and submissions from stakeholders and members of the public are invited. This marks stage three of a four stage process in making the LECP and also involves the Municipal District Members and the Regional Assembly adopting a statement of the consistency of the LECP with the Offaly County Development Plan and the Midland Regional Planning Guidelines. A report on all submissions received will be circulated for consideration of the SPC and LCDC after the public display period is finished. This will inform the final integrated plan which is expected to be brought before the Members of Offaly County in December 2015 for adoption. The plan is expected to be fully operational as of the start of (b) Tullamore Enhancement Plan The scope of this project was arrived at through extensive consultation with the community. Stakeholders were identified at an early stage and actively engaged with. Public consultation took place over the period 12 th August 2015 to 3 rd September 2015 (inclusive) by way of the following: Information sessions in the Bridge Shopping Centre together with ongoing display boards. Display in the Tullamore Library. A dropin consultation evening in the Tullamore Municipal District Offices on the 26 th August 2015 from 4.30pm until 8pm. A consultation evening for local businesses in Tullamore Municipal District Offices with over fifty attendees. Over one thousand leaflets were distributed during the consultation period and the consultation provided an opportunity for Members of the public to view the outline proposals for Columcille Street, O Connor Square and High Street and to input into the Street Enhancement Programme for these areas. The application for ERDF funding was made before the end of October This was an application for 2 million for street enhancement works in the town centre in particular O Connor Square, High Street, and Columcille Street to include underground cables, new paving, lighting, street furniture, planting, and reconfigured public areas. Offaly County must provide matching funding and a Part VIII must be sought for permission for the final design. The project will take three years to complete. (c) Edenderry Town Park Blundell Wood At the end of June 2015, a six week public inspection period of the Part 8 process in relation to development at Blundell Park, Edenderry, commenced. Plans and particulars went on public display and submissions / observations were invited. The proposals were listed under five headings: A range of activities for all age groups Landscaping within the park Improved connections Pedestrian walkways The construction of 33no. mixed housing units Page 21

95 Budget 2016 The Manager s Report in relation to the proposed development went before the Elected Members at the meeting on 19 th October 2015 and was passed by resolution in accordance with the recommendations without amendments. (d) Connecting People Connecting Places In September 2015, the elected members of Offaly County endorsed Connecting People Connecting Places, the walking and cycling strategy for County Offaly. Significant opportunities exist in Offaly to create walking and cycling links that achieve national and regional objectives as well as providing a local amenity. The strategy outlines the vision for where walking and cycling projects can be improved and developed around the county with particular emphasis on improving existing routes in addition to creating new loops. The endorsement of the strategy followed 2 periods of public consultation during January and August The Strategy is available to view online at (e) Grand Canal Blueway The Forward Planning Department in cooperation with Waterways Ireland and with the assistance of the Roads Department, have brought forward a Part 8 proposal to develop a high quality shared cycleway and footway from Digby Bridge at Cappancur, east of Tullamore Town, to connect to the existing cycle network of Lough Boora Discovery Park at Turraun, through upgrading the existing towpaths of the Grand Canal. In addition, the trail will link Tullamore to the Villages of Pollagh, Rahan and pass close to Killina School via the Grand Canal. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport intend to examine the proposal in case funding becomes available in The Part 8 proposal meets objectives listed in the Midland Regional Planning Guidelines 2010 and in the Offaly County Development Plan The proposal is accompanied by a screening report for EIS and AA and has been on public display since September 16 th with submissions being accepted up to and including November 13 th, and it will go before members at the December meeting. Economic Development, Enterprise and Planning Strategy Policy Committee (SPC) The SPC worked through its adopted work programme for 2015, including topics such as: Updates on County and Town Development Plans Progress report on Unfinished Estates Overview of Security Bonds National Landscape Strategy Event Licensing Review of An Bord Pleanala Updates on recent / pending legislation / guidelines / circulars In relation to Planning, in 2016 the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) will consider such issues as the ongoing implications of legislative changes and new guidelines, particularly in relation to housing delivery, social housing / Part V changes, expected forthcoming legislation pertaining to the Office of the Planning Regulator, other planning regulation changes, implications of Government policy on renewable energy, with a white paper expected, revised wind guidelines and a wind energy development framework (DCDNR). Furthermore, the SPC will consider the implications of ECJ petition against Ireland in relation to peat extraction, initiatives to promote economic and tourism development in the county, Page 22

96 Budget 2016 further requirements arising from EU Habitats and EIA Directives and progress in relation to Unfinished Housing Developments. Legislation / Guidelines expected in late 2015 / 2016 EIA regulations transposing EIA Directive 2014/52/EU (by 16/5/2017). National Planning Framework (to replace NSS) Regional Social and Economic Strategies (successors of Regional Planning Guidelines) Planning Bill no. 2 (establishing Office of Planning Regulator and other amendments). Revised Development Plan Guidelines. Peatlands Strategy (draft issued in 2014). Revised Wind Energy Guidelines. Renewable Energy Export Policy & Development Framework. Planning & Development (Taking in Charge of Estates) Act. Areas of Activity for 2016 In addition to the normal activities of Development Management, Forward Planning, Enforcement and Taking in Charge of developments, the following are the main major items of activity envisaged for 2016: Continue to make progress on resolving Unfinished Housing Developments and Derelict Sites. Assist in the idfentification of key opportunity sites for social housing provision. Input into various and emerging tourism and amenity projects / initiatives such as the Tourism Signage Report for the County. Input on the forthcoming review of the National Spatial Strategy. A scoping report was prepared for the DECLG in Work on the NSS successor, likely to be called the National Planning Framework is expected to proceed in Input into the new Eastern Midland Regional Assembly which was established on 1/1/15. This region will comprise counties Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois and Wicklow. The four Midlands counties have been grouped into a unit within the region as a Special Planning Area, which is aligned with NUTS III classification and as such will require significant input to the Regional Assesbly Strategic Infrastructure Developments at least one expected during Page 23

97 Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Budget 2016 Local Community Development The Offaly Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) was established under the Local Government Act in 2014 and is managed from Offaly County for purposes of developing and implementing a coherent and integrated approach to local and community development. The Offaly LCDC members represent local government, state agencies, local development bodies, social, economic, environmental and community interests Statutory Interests 8 Sector Member Name Organisation Local Authority Elected Members Cllr John Clendennen Cllr Declan Harvey Cllr Brendan Killeavy Offaly County Offaly County Offaly County Local Authority Officials Declan Kirrane Offaly County State Agencies Non Statutory Interests 10 Community & Voluntary Social Inclusion Orla Martin Tony Dalton Con Feighery Graham Tuohy Tom Finnerty Frances Walsh Elizabeth Fleming Margaret Murphy Page 24 Offaly County Laois & Offaly ETB Teagasc Department of Social Protection Offaly Public Participation Network Community Representatives (2) Offaly Public Participation Network Social Inclusion Representatives (2) Environment Eimhin Shortt Offaly Public Participation Network Environmental Representative (1) Local development and Brendan O Loughlin Offaly Local Development Company community development bodies Other civic society or local and community interests Dominic Doheny John Keena Henry O Shea Christina Byrne Construction Industry Federation Offaly Irish Farmers Association SIPTU Slieve Bloom Rural Development Coop In 2015 the LCDC held 9 meetings to date and is developing the community element of the Local Economic and Community Plan. The LCDC is the 'Local Action Group' as holder of forthcoming LEADER funding (with Offaly Local Development Company as the implementing body). It is also managing the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) for Offaly (with Offaly Local Development Company as the programme implementer), and linking with various agencies to gain understanding of where coordination of funding and activity programmes is in hand or is required. Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) One of the main responsibilities of the Offaly LCDC is the requirement, in conjunction with Offaly County, to prepare a 6year Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) for the County. The goal of the LECP is to identify and implement actions to strengthen and develop the economic and community dimensions of County Offaly. Over March and April 2015 the LCDC supported eight LECP preplan Public Consultations throughout County Offaly. Submissions were received from business, community, voluntary and social interests. These informed the LECP Socio Economic Framework and Socio Economic

98 Budget 2016 Statement as research for the LECP. The draft LECP went on public display from 7th to 28th October. It is intended that the LECP will be adopted by Offaly County in December and be operational from January Offaly County will supervise the economic strand of this plan, while the community element will be governed by specialist subcommittees of the LCDC. LEADER The Offaly LCDC is the designated Local Action Group (LAG) to hold and manage 8,036, announced as Rural Development Programme funding allocated to Offaly. It is finalising the Local Development Strategy to plan how funding will be used, with Offaly Local Development Company as the implementing body. Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) aims to tackle poverty and social exclusion. After a tender procedure by the LCDC, the Offaly SICAP contract valued at 553,736 commenced on 1st April. Offaly Local Community Development Committee is the contract manager and Offaly Local Development Company is the programme implementer. There are nine SICAP target groups. These are children and families living in disadvantaged areas; people living in disadvantaged communities; the unemployed (including those not on the Live Register); young people 1 ; lone parents; people with disabilities; new communities (including refugees/asylum seekers); Travellers, and Roma. There are overall three goals in SICAP to Empower Disadvantaged Communities, to support Lifelong Learning and to move the target groups closer to Employment. Public Participation Network (PPN) The Offaly Public Participation Network (PPN) is the new representative structure for the community & voluntary sector. The PPN was established in 2014 to enable the public to take a more active formal role in relevant policy making and oversight committees of Offaly County. The PPN has replaced Offaly Community & Voluntary Forum structures. The PPN is the main link through which the Local Authority connects with the community, voluntary, social inclusion and environmental sectors. Over 200 groups are registered to date within the county and municipal district (MD) structure outlined to the left. The thee Municipal District PPN groups met in early Summer 2015, the Secretariat have held 7 meetings so far in 2015 and have developed an online presence and produced a newsletter, and the County Plenary meeting took place on 10th November Offaly Comhairle na nóg Offaly Comhairle na nóg has a 24 member Executive Committee ranging in age from 1218 representing schools and youth groups in the County. They met 4 times to date in The project also has a steering group representing agencies working in the youth area, which has met to date 3 times in projects are a Central Youth Café initiative in Tullamore which was piloted on October 3rd, the 1 Young unemployed people aged 1524 living in disadvantaged areas & young people aged 1524 who are not in employment, education or training. Page 25

99 Budget 2016 organisation of the AGM for 21 st November 2015, the production of an enterprise DVD for launch by the end of the year and preparing subcounty Comhairle structures in schools/municipal districts. Resettlement Programme The Tullamore Resettlement Interagency Working Group (TRIWG) held 4 meetings in 2015, to move the project from the resettlement phase to the integration phase of long term relocation. The Community Welcome Committee, working from the Presbyterian Church Tullamore, continued the Thursday afternoon drop in until late Spring. Thursday afternoons restarted in October as the Tullamore International Welcome Centre, funded by the Department of Justice & Equality via the TRIWG. Pride of Place 2015 Five Offaly communities agreed to their nomination by Offaly Co Co to the national Pride of Place competition. Clara, Daingean, Shinrone, Jigsaw Offaly and Arden Vale did the county proud in their preparation and organization for site judging visit days of 29 th, 30 th and 31 st July. National winners will be announced at the Pride of Place awards event on 14 th November. Tidy Towns Network This network is also supported by the Offaly Heritage Officer. The network met in April 2015 for a presentation from a Tidy Towns judge as to how to prepare competition entries and other assistance. Following excellent results for the county the network met again in Geashill on 20th October to tour the village and to attend information presentations from Geashill, Tullamore and Clonbullogue as the three top point scoring locations in the county. Offaly Co Co will mentor some Tidy Towns groups to support their 2016 work and their entry into the national competition. The Community Watch Network This network met twice in Meeting agenda included an update from the Garda Crime Prevention Officer, Joint Policing Committee and Community Watch network links, the Text Alert system and Community CCTV. Offaly Mental Health Talk Week Offaly County supported this event through funding and allocation of staff to the OMHTW committee to support the HSE Little Things campaign, the core OMHTW programme in Laois Offaly Walking Partnership This group meets twice a year, in February and September in The main project was the upgrade of signage across the Slieve Bloom Way and the Offaly Way, to be completed before year end. Smoke Alarms The section continues to allocate 10 year battery operated smoke alarms to over 65s and vulnerable households in the county. Eighty alarms have been installed in 2015 to date. STEM The Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) scholarship project finishes in Supported students fulfilled academic and ambassadorial roles and funding was allocated on this basis. Page 26

100 Budget 2016 The Community Tourism Diaspora Fund This 38,696 fund was allocated across 22 events for 2015, with specific criteria to market events to the diaspora, and attract overseas visitors to Offaly. Jigsaw Offaly This is chaired by Offaly County, with Offaly Co Co staff input to support its ongoing programme with links to agencies and the community. Offaly Sports Partnership The Offaly Sports Partnership remit is to increase participation in sport and physical activity in the county. It seeks to improve the health status of the people of Offaly at all life stages (children and teens, adults and older people). It has a specific focus on reaching out to low participation groups activities included regular meetings of the Sports Partnership; a comprehensive schools fitness programme; Meet & Train events; support to the Edenderry Town Park project; an athletic integration project; organisation of Offaly Bike Week with other agencies; management of a county Swim Gala; review of the cycling activity projects for Offaly, and the work of the Sports Inclusion Development Officer. The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport allocated 737,149 to 22 Offaly Clubs under the Sports Capital Programme Tourism A National Tourism Policy for Ireland (2014) prioritised investment in tourism and defined a central role for Local Authorities to coordinate management of their tourism destinations and the development of tourism experiences in their areas. Offaly Local Community Development Committee organised a Tourism Ideas Forum to facilitate high level consultation on the issue of tourism in advance of the preparation of the Local Economic and Community Plan for the county. As an output from that day it was agreed that there is a need to establish a new tourism group comprising of key stakeholders with overall responsibility of promoting and marketing tourism in Offaly. Offaly Tourism Group The interim Offaly Tourism Group (OTG) was established in December 2014 under the auspices of Offaly LCDC and its main duties include: To develop proposals on branding the County. To prepare a Brand Management Strategy for the marketing and promoting tourism. To date Offaly Tourism Group has held 10 meetings and commenced the process of developing a new compelling tourism brand that would establish a clear and consistent perception of County Offaly. Offaly Tourism Group launched the new brand, Offaly Ireland s Hidden Gem at Lough Boora Discovery Park on 28th September The group are also at an advanced stage of launching a new tourism website ( as a vehicle to create brand awareness. Offaly Tourism Group is also in the process of developing links with third level education bodies and recently hosted tourism course study visits from Dublin Institute of Technology. Ireland s Ancient East Offaly Tourism Group successfully applied to Fáilte Ireland Capital Grants Scheme for funding to Bring Birr s AngloIrish and Early Christian history to life. The allocation of 84,000 will be used to provide heritage signage, a tourism map, a walking tour, website and the provision of ibeacon proximity technology. Page 27

101 Budget 2016 Midland Cycle Destination Project Bord na Móna (BnM), Coillte and Offaly County have come together to prepare a Feasibility Study assess the potential to develop a national cycle destination as a major tourism project in County Offaly. The scope of this project covers most of county Offaly, but links into wider regional and national strategic plans for offroad trail networks and will dovetail into trail projects currently underway. It comprises the development of trails primarily and also the identification of services and their locations to cater to the users of the trail network. The final report will be concluded by December 2015 and will include: i. A masterplan for the delivery of the proposed options deemed appropriate and viable in the study. ii. project management, capital and operational costs for the project. Page 28

102 Budget 2016 Enterprise & Economic Development The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) The Local Enterprise Office provides a one stop shop for anyone looking to set up or grow a business. The services can be broken down into the following areas: Business Information & Advisory Services Enterprise Support Services Entrepreneurship Support Services Local Enterprise Development Services LEO Offaly s remit is wide and includes both the Local Enterprise functions and the Economic Development function of Offaly County. The Local Enterprise Office works in partnership with other sections of Offaly County, local and regional development agencies and stakeholders to promote a probusiness message, and the services of the local LEO. Local Enterprise Office Vision To drive an entrepreneurial culture across the county, at all levels and to support the startup and growth of innovative, competitive and profitable small business enterprises that create sustainable jobs and contribute to developing a robust and diversified local economy. Key Strategic Objectives The 2015 LEO Offaly Enterprise Plan identified a number of strategic objectives and programme of work for the year. The Plan takes into account the Offaly County Corporate Plan, the Action Plan for Jobs, and the Midlands Enterprise Strategy. Expansion of LEO Offaly in 2015 The core LEO Offaly team comprises Orla Martin, James Hogan, Geraldine Beirne, Edel Boyd and Sinead Shaw. During 2015, the team grew to include a Business Executive (a two year Graduate posting funded by Enterprise Ireland) and parttime intern (funded through the Gateway Scheme). These additional resources have enabled LEO Offaly deliver a wide range of services to aspiring and existing business owners. Local Authority Supports for Business in 2015 Offaly County and LEO Offaly initiated a number of new initiatives to support business in Offaly. These include: The Junction: Business Innovation Centre The new Innovation Centre is an ideal location for people to start a new business or develop a new idea. The Junction was officially opened by Minister Richard Bruton in June Tenants include Design Hub Collaborative (7 Designers of different design skills), Future Ticketing (4 employees) and one Sole Trader. Rates Rebate Scheme for 2015 Any ratepayer who pays their two moieties when due or enters into a standing order arrangement, can avail of a 5% reduction in their rates up to a maximum of 250 Open For Business Incentive Support Scheme The Open for Business scheme is a business incentive scheme that will provide grant on commercial rates for up to three years for businesses reoccupying properties that have been vacant for long periods of time. Page 29

103 Budget 2016 Offaly Property Database The Local Enterprise Office has researched and compiled a listing of Industrial, Office and Retail premises available for sale or let. This is updated on a quarterly basis. Integrated Service The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Offaly is fully integrated into the County suite of services. Collaborations between LEO Offaly and other areas of Offaly County in 2015 include: Made in Offaly Pop Up Shop In conjunction with the Arts Office Procurement Workshops In conjunction with Head of Procurement in Offaly County Library Supports for Business In conjunction with Library Services REDZ Funding Applications In conjunction with Community & Local Development Section, Arts Office, and Planning Policy & Research Midlands Regional Energy Conference In conjunction with Planning Policy & Research Economic Development to be completed IDA Announcement in 2015 An Irish veterinary biologics company is to create 30 new jobs in a multimillion investment in the facility formerly occupied by Genemedix. BioNua Limited, which forms part of Nexvet Biopharma, will pay 1.75 million to secure the manufacturing assets within the facility. Tullamore Dew bottling plant?, Kilcormac GAA, Syngefield site sale, Property Database, IDA Job Announcement Local Economic & Development Plan (LECP) LEO Offaly has led the Economic Part of the LECP. It has worked collaboratively with Forward Planning and Community & Local Development on preconsultations, LCDC Meetings, Steering and Technical Group Meetings, and the writing of the Economic section of the Plan. LEO Offaly is also supporting the Economic Development, Enterprise & Planning SPC whose role is to oversee and coordinate economic development in the County. Once adopted by the Members of Offaly County, LEO Offaly will work with all stakeholders to deliver on the ambitious 6 year plan. West Offaly Enterprise Fund Ltd/North Offaly Development Fund Ltd Offaly County, through LEO Offaly, provides secretariat support to both the West Offaly Enterprise Fund Ltd and the North Offaly Development Fund Ltd. These funding schemes from ESB continue to provide valuable assistance for enterprise in both West and North Offaly. Page 30

104 Budget 2016 Architectural Services Planning and Conservation The Architects Department provides a cross departmental service throughout the County, particularly in areas of Housing, Planning and Conservation. The Architects Department continues to make a significant contribution to the County Development Plan in the running of the Record of Protected Structures. This includes the upkeep of the multifaceted database, Section 57 Declarations and all planning permission files related to protected structures. Advice and assistance is also given on a regular basis to owners and community groups regarding proposals for the upkeep or re use of existing protected structures. Structures at Risk Fund: Two applications only from each council were allowed to be put forward to the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht, for final assessment. Both Busherstown House and Charleville Stable were approved for funding. The initial allocation of 15,000 for Busherstown was increased to 20,000, while 30,000 for Charleville Stables was increased to 40,000. The scheme involved site visits at regular intervals, working with consultants and contractors, reports to Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht, assistance to owners and final report and payment in November. Tullamore Enhancement Project: Working with Forward Planning on proposals for the enhancement of the central streets of Tullamore, including providing display boards for public consultation. Sketch designs, photomontages, and suitable examples of materials and finishes to feed into the Urban Development Fund Capital Grants Assistance application, prepared by Forward Planning. Additional projects for planning consist of providing technical advice on planning applications; the production of site specific documents relating to possible future developments. Page 31

105 Budget 2016 Housing The Architects Department provides advice and assistance to the Housing Department as required. Edenderry Town Park: The Part VIII for Edenderry Town Park was managed by the Architects Department. This project involved the design and layout of 33 new homes, along with landscaping of 23 acre park, including Pitch and Putt course to the south. Liaising with numerous community groups involved, the members, working with the Area Office and Area Manager, with Housing and with the Infrastructure team involved in the Part VIII drawings. The Part VIII was approved at the October council meeting. Provision of sketch designs for proposed mixed housing in Tullamore, to be approved by Department of the Environment. General assistance provided for other projects including those working within existing protected structures or working with external agencies. Birr The Architects Department provides assistance as required for areas of design such as assistance with Birr Active Travel proposals, Emmet Square, Wilmer Road car park, signage. Other Projects Ferbane Fire Station: Initial sketch designs working with the brief provided by the Fire Service. Assistance provided with the provision of consultants for the project. To assist and liaise with the board of the Tullamore Community Arts Centre project, to meet with and report to the Heritage Forum on a quarterly basis, to provide advice for the Percent for Arts Scheme on the selection panel for the Secrets of Offaly Project carried out by the Arts Office. To support the 1916 working group as required, image shown possible enhancements to monument within the grounds of Tullamore Courthouse. Page 32

106 Budget 2016 Durrow: Part of a group involved in the feasibility of a new walking route to the Durrow High Cross, while considering future access to the site. Edenderry Library: Possible provision of a new library in Edenderry, assessing existing and possible future sites. Follies Book: Continued work on the Follies of Offaly project, layout of the book has commenced with detailed work on the history of Landscape design and the Architecture of Country Houses within Offaly providing the setting for the follies. Outlook for Tullamore Community Arts Centre Continued involvement 2. Tullamore Street Enhancement Part VIII 3. Built Heritage Jobs Leverage Scheme announced for Planning Area Plans and Planning Applications, Conservation and Declarations. 5. Housing Sketch designs as required (possible commencement of PVIII for all Housing lands). 6. Edenderry Library 7. Follies of Offaly Book book project for Page 33

107 Budget 2016 Heritage Office Report The Heritage Office was established 15 years ago in Nov The Heritage Office works with the Offaly Heritage Forum to deliver the Offaly Heritage Plan The forum meets four times a year and is made up of people from state agencies, council staff and NGOs. The human resources of the forum are very valuable, from providing advice, to contributing to projects or leading awareness events. The Heritage provides funding towards the running of the Heritage office and also gives an allocation towards the delivery of the Offaly Heritage Plan. The heritage office has one full time officer. Heritage Funded Projects (75%) In 2015 Heritage funding support was received for three projects; developing an archive strategy and working on the core collections; professional mounting the sheela na gig in Edenderry library and Drumcullen High Cross head in Rath church; and progressing the Offaly Castles project. Archives Contract archivist, Lisa Shortall has done tremendous work sorting and cataloguing the Offaly County Archives in Tullamore Central Library while giving particular focus to cataloguing the Belmont Mill collection (donated in 2003). The 17 th century De Renzi manuscripts have been conserved along with the 1916 minute book by the Muckross Bindery. Work has also been done on the Offaly History Centre s extensive archive collection. There are a number of collections in various repositories so there is liaison with Maynooth University, The National Archives and Lord Digby in Dorset. Activity in this area also resulted in the donation of Frances Johnson s drawings of St Catherine s Church of Ireland. SheelanaGig and Drumcullen High Cross Both of these items are of national importance. The sheelanagig is one of only 111 in Ireland and is now professionally presented in Edenderry Library. It is part of the collection of the National Museum on loan to the library as it was donated there historically. The Drumcullen High Cross head has been lying at the monastic site of Drumcullen for many centuries however it is portable and there were concerns about its safety and condition. A stand is being made for it and it will be on display in the nearby parish church of Rath. Castles project This is an immense project. In partnership with the National Monuments Service we have gathered information on the 200 known castles in the county. The focus in 2015 is to publish information on a number of the O Molloy castles in the Kilcormac/Ballyboy area. This has involved closing off reseach, editing and design. Japanese Knotweed For the second year, all the known sites of Japanese Knotweed on public land were treated. Good results were achieved from the 2014 treatment. Owners of private land with Japanese knotweed were notified. Knotweed is extremely expensive to eradicate so as much control is being done as possible in Offaly to stop it spreading. Compared to other counties we have relatively few sites and have been working on awareness and control since Heritage Awareness Key events were the Offaly Naturalists Field Club programme including the 10 th summer school which focused on the Asteraceae family this year, 9 days for Heritage Week in August with the theme of Page 34

108 Budget 2016 industrial heritage and the Annual Seminar planned for 7th November. The aim of this seminar is to keep the heritage community connected and briefed on projects. A National Science Plaque to John Joly was erected at Hollywood House, Bracknagh to mark his birthplace. We are progressing with a second plaque to Mary Ward in Ferbane to be erected in We are liaising with the Quaker community to erect a plaque at the Quaker burial site in High Street, Birr / 2016 Commemorations The heritage office has been working as part of a wider committee to research, plan and liaise with community groups to set up the extensive programme of events for next year. Burial Grounds Project Work has been completed on the comprehensive database of all 187 burial grounds in the county. Vegetation control was carried out on a number of medieval church ruins at Kilmanaghan, Lynally church and Kilmurryely. Monitoring of the medieval ruins was carried out at Roscomroe medieval church which has been conserved a decade ago. A conservation report was commissioned for Lynally Church in conjunction with Mucklagh Development Association with the aim of commencing conservation works in Memorial recording projects are being finalised for St Brendan s in Birr, St Rynagh s in Banagher and in Killoughey assisting the local community who have done the recording. Survey of Holy Wells Work was undertaken to visit and review the condition of the 68 holy wells recorded on Tidy Towns Support In conjunction with Community and Environment sections, County Tidy Towns Network information evenings were held in the spring and autumn with mentoring provided for 35 year plans and application forms. Good progress was made within the county with Geashill, Clonbulloge and Tullamore all making good progress towards a national award. Geashill were joint winners of the National Tree award for their extensive tree planting and awareness project. Durrow Demesne Work is ongoing to secure access to Durrow demesne and the high cross. Tourism Strategy and Offaly Tourism Website Contributions were made as needed during the year towards the overall strategy and the content of the website. Page 35

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111 Budget 2016 Introduction Housing 2015 was the first full year of operation of a centralised Offaly County Housing service following the dissolution of Birr and Tullamore Town s as Housing Authorities in June At the 30/09/15 there were 2,011 applicant households on Offaly County s Housing List. Social Housing Strategy The Department of Environment, Community & Local Government (DECLG) launched its Social Housing Strategy 2020: Support, Supply and Reform in November Targets for each county for the first 3 years of the strategy were announced in April Targets are based on delivering 33% of the housing demand established in the 2013 Housing Needs Assessment. The target for County Offaly is 385 houses to be delivered as set out below. How DECLG sees 385 houses will be delivered in Offaly ? Direct build 30, 8% 33, 9% 25, 6% 12, 3% 8, 2% Capital Assistance Scheme (AHBs) Returning Voids Acquisitions 280, 72% Approved Housing Bodies & Leasing Rental Accommodation Scheme 2015 Activities Review of all 2,100+ rent accounts administered by Offaly County to ensure compliance with the Differential Rent Scheme. Introduction of the Housing Assistance Payment for new housing applicants who source rented accommodation. Approval of 34 HAP tenancies per week. 5 approved Capital Assistance projects to deliver 25 housing units for families, elderly, people with disabilities in partnership with approved housing boldies. Successful bid for funded Traveller Group Housing Scheme for Tullamore in partnership with CENA Approved Housing body. Approval for Housing Adaptation Grants, Mobility Aid grants and Housing Aid for the Elderly valued at 799,081 (80% funded by DECLG). Delivery of 29 Housing units in Tullamore in partnership with Oaklee Housing Trust and the National Asset Management Agency. Completion of 8 new houses in Kylebeg Banagher Approximately 3 new leasing agreements with private landlords per month. DECLG approval for 33 housing units to be delivered by Local Authority direct build in Edenderry. Approval of Planning for this development under Part 8. Page 38

112 Budget 2016 Management of existing Housing Loans and assessment of new Housing Loan applications. Approval for 320,000 DECLG funding to support own resources invested in returning vacant units to productive use. Decision in August 2015 to resource the return of all existing Long Term Voids by year end. Assessment or reassessment of approximately 36 Housing applicants per month. Allocation of approximately 10 homes per month through direct provision of own stock, leasing from private landlords or nomination to an approved housing body. Acquisitions of Housing units within the unit cost ceilings approved by DECLG. Target of at least 8 units to be acquired by year end. Management and maintenance of Local Authority Housing stock. Housing stock at 30/09/15 is 1,822 units. Average of 200 maintenance calls per month. Management of approximately 13 Homeless presentations per month. Budget of 106,465 budget for Offaly Homeless Service approved by DECLG of which 97,750 is for emergency accommodation. 198,019 approved for adaptation to own stock for access purposes etc.. Quarterly meetings of the Regional Homeless Forum. Meetings of the local interagency Homeless Action Team every 2 weeks. Antisocial behavior complaints per month Housing, Social & Cultural Strategic Policy Committee meetings in January, April, June, September and November. Updates from Library and Arts Services at each meeting. Review of Halting Site Management Plan, Housing Maintenance and Management Plan, AntiSocial Behaviour Policy, Rent Arrears Policy, Caravan Renetion policy, Local Authority Mortgage to rent Policy, Homeless Deposit Repayment Scheme. Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee meeting quarterly. Intercultural awareness training delivered in September. Staff Training: Health & Safety; Staff Welfare: Dealing with Violence and Aggression. Priorities for 2016 Completion of a comprehensive Housing Needs Assessment of all Housing applicant households. There were 2,011 applicant households on the Offaly Housing list at 30/09/15. Transfer of Rent Allowance recipients to the Housing Assistance Payment in 2016 and future administration of same. Administration and management of an anticipated Tenant Purchase Scheme for Local Authority Social Housing tenants Introduction of a national Differential Rent Scheme with required amendments to all 2,100+ rent accounts. Examination of Private House Grants system. Systematically address rent arrears and implement Part 2 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2014 and revised Rent Arrears policy. Capacity building and support for Local Authority Residents Associations. Continued partnership with Approved Housing bodies regarding delivery of Housing Strategy targets. Continued sourcing of leasing landlords. Page 39

113 Budget 2016 Procurement and construction phases for 33 units at Blundell, Edenderry. Part 8 Planning and procurement phases for Pilot Group Housing Scheme, Tullamore. Continued appraisal of direct build proposals, acquisitions, and voids and liaison with the DECLG regarding approval. Complete a review of the Traveller Accommodation Plan Ongoing review of the structure, efficiency and effectiveness of Offaly County s Housing Service. Completion of 8 new houses in Kylebeg Banagher Page 40

114 Irish Water Service Level Agreement(SLA) Budget 2016 Environment and Water Services Water Services The is continuing to deliver Water Services in accordance with the SLA with Irish Water and the Annual Service Plan for Work is currently underway to design a Water Industry Operating Framework for Local Authorities and Irish Water working in collaboration. The Water Industry Operating Framework (WIOF) will put in place an industry structure to operate efficiently, effectively, responsively and cohesively under the SLA agreement. Water Services are 100% funded by Irish Water who are now the Statutory Authority for water services and all major decisions around funding of services will be approved by Irish Water. The Local Authority remains the Water Services Authority in connection with Group Schemes and domestic wastewater treatment systems (septic tanks). The delivery of Water Services under the SLA, although challenging, is an opportunity to retain a level of water services activity within Local Government and to influence water services investment and policy in the future. Drinking Water Supply The most recent EPA Drinking Water Report (2014) shows that Offaly had a 95.4% microbiological compliance rate in 2014 and a 100% Chemical Parameter Compliance rate. Offaly is one of only 11 Local Authorities that does not have a Water Supply scheme on the EPA Remedial Action list. Countywide Unaccounted for Water (UFW) averaged 44.25% for 2015, 46.5% for 2014, 45.5% for 2013 and 47.40% for The completion of watermain rehabilitation contracts in Tullamore and Birr Town this year has aided the reduction in UFW in The introduction of Domestic charging by Irish Water along with the introduction of the Irish Water First Fix Scheme will assist in this regard. The planned commencement of watermain rehabilitation projects in Edenderry and Kilcormac will further assist in this regard in Wastewater Three wastewater discharge licences were issued by the EPA during 2015, bringing the number of licences in Offaly to fourteen.the three Licences were for Clara, Ferbane and Banagher. Meeting the stringent limit values on these licences is challenging but considerable progress was made regarding same in Full secondary treatment is now provided in all public sewerage schemes in Offaly with a significant improvement in quality standards compliance being acheived as a result. Page 41

115 Budget 2016 Aeration Tank Cleaning and Refurbishment Works at Birr WWTP Water Services Capital Schemes The Irish Water Capital Investment Plan identifies new Capital project priorities in Offaly. It is envisaged that greater emphasis will be placed on completing low cost small scale projects through the Minor Programmes and Suppressed Capital funding mechanisms which will expedite improvements to existing schemes. This approach will be beneficial to our county given the large number of small schemes. The are currently four Water Conservation Watermains Rehabilitation Projects in Offaly. The Tullamore and Birr Watermains Rehabilitation Projects were completed in Since the completion of the Birr Rehabilitation Project, the town and its environs have seen a dramatic reduction in Unaccounted For Water from 40.78% to 24.36%. A further watermain rehabilitation contract in Edenderry and Kilcormac will commence in The following Schemes are on the Capital Investment Plan and Minor Works/ Suppressed Capital Programme Page 42

116 Budget 2016 Scheme Name Contract Name Current Status Watermain Rehabilitation Offaly Water Conservation Stage 3 Watermain Rehabilitation Project Phase 1 Tullamore North & South Complete Birr Town Complete Edenderry & Kilcormac To commence construction in Q Tullamore Town Complete Capital Investment Plan Tullamore Water Supply Scheme Phase Birr Water Supply Scheme Tullamore Sewerage Scheme (Network) Minor Programmes Birr Sewerage Scheme Small countywide Wastewater Treatment Plants Edenderry Water Supply Scheme (EWSS) Edenderry Scheme Sewerage Dillon St/Healy St, Tullamore Watermain Replacement Walsh Island/Cloneygowan WWTP Arden Reservoir, Tullamore Refurbishment Works Moneygall upgrade works WTP Water Treatment Plant Upgrade (Clonaslee) Development of Sources Network Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Drainage Area Plan Asset Needs Brief Asset Needs Brief Asset Needs Brief Asset Needs Brief Asset Needs Brief Asset Needs Brief Asset Needs Brief Asset Needs Brief Treatment Plant Review being undertaken to identify future upgrade works Asset Needs Brief (ANB) submitted to progress development of Boreholes Watermain Rehabilitation Complete Minor Works Programme Marian Place/O Molloy Street commenced Consulting Engineer appointed by IW. Review of Network and CSOs commenced ANB submitted to address deficiencies in the network in particular CSOs and the Storm tank at the WWTP ANB submitted to address CSOs in smaller schemes throughout the county ANB submitted to address EWSS Tender Assessment Comenced on Storm Tank Provision at WWTP Works Complete ANB submitted to replace Reed Beds Works Complete ANB submitted to upgrade Pumping System and Chlorine dosing system Page 43

117 Budget 2016 In 2016, we will continue to engage with IW on prioritising infrastructure improvements in Offaly. Significant Health and Safety Improvement Works have been undertaken in a number of water and wastewater installations throughout Clonaslee WTP Provision of Walking Gantrys and Handrails Daingean Pumping Station Provision of New Roof Page 44

118 Subsidies Budget 2016 Rural Water Programme A total of 526,601 was paid in July 2015 to 16 Group Water Schemes for GWS Subsidies. Rural Water Programme 2015 Capital Works The following Rural Water Programme 2015 capital funding allocation for County Offaly was received on the 14 th May Measure 2015 Allocation Group Water Scheme Water Conservation/Network Upgrades 230,000 New Group Sewerage Schemes 150,000 Total DECLG Allocation 380,000 The allocation was considered and approved by the Rural Water Monitoring Committee (RWMC) on 19 May In October 2015 approval for additional emergency funding was received from the Department for works at Aghancon, Bracknagh and Tubber GWS. The complete breakdown of funding is outlined below: Group Water Schemes Scheme Allocation Aghancon GWS 12,500 Ballinagar GWS 30,000 Blackwater GWS 5,400 Bloomhill GWS 8,500 Boher GWS 15,000 Bracknagh GWS 85,000 Cadamstown GWS 31,500 Clareen GWS 39,600 Eglish Rath & Drumcullen GWS 50,000 Mount Lucas GWS 50,000 Tubber GWS 10,000 Total 337,500 The allocation of funding for Group Sewerage Schemes was as follows: Group Sewerage Schemes Scheme Allocation Arden Lane GSS 75,000 Brocca GSS, Mucklagh 75,000 Total 150,000 Page 45

119 Budget 2016 The design for Arden Lane GSS has been substantially completed. However the scheme has not progressed to construction in 2015 due to outstanding wayleave issues. Well Grants Under this scheme, if your house is more than 7 years old and not connected to either a public or group scheme, you may be eligible for a grant, (subject to some conditions). The grant is subject to a maximum of 2, euro (or 75% of cost of the work, whichever is the lesser) and must be used for the provision of a new water supply or the upgrading of an existing one. The number of well grants paid by Municipal District in 2015 were as follows: No. of Well Grants Paid by Municipal District 2015 Birr Municipal District 1 Tullamore Municipal District 0 Edenderry Municipal District 1 Total Grants Paid 4,057 National Waste Collection Permit Office (NWCPO) Environment The NWCPO was formally approved in March 2015 to develop a system for the management of Waste Facility Permit and Certificate of Registration data. This system includes both a national register of waste facilities and an annual return system for waste facility permit and certificate of registration data. This will further increase the role of the NWCPO as a National Office in managing waste regulation. In May 2015 the Waste Management (Collection Permit) (Amendment) Regulations, 2015 were published. These regulations brought in specific provisions for household kerbside waste collectors including the requirement to install weighing systems on vehicles by 1 st July 2015 and charging by weight from the 1 st July The NWCPO was charged with reviewing all household waste collection permits to apply the new conditions. Derryclure Landfill Waste Management The continues to operate a waste acceptance facility at the site, where waste from domestic customers and local businesses is accepted and transported off site for reprocessing. The aftercare costs of the landfill continue to be a financial burden on the. Recycling Facilities There are currently 43 bring banks in the County for glass, aluminium & steel cans recycling on both private and public sites. We are continuing to expand our textile bank infrastructure in order to provide additional services to the people of our county. Page 46

120 Budget 2016 We continue to operate three Civic Amenity Facilities (CAF) in Birr, Derryclure and Edenderry. These accept a wide range of materials for recycling and complement our existing Bring Bank facilities. Charges apply for all waste brought to these facilities, with the exception of electrical items, glass packaging and batteries. We continue to promote home composting through the sale of composting units as well as supporting local Tidy Towns and community initiatives through local grant aid. Draft Litter Management Plan Under Section 10 of the Litter Pollution Act 1997 each Local Authority is required to develop and implement a Litter Management Plan for its functional area. A Litter Management Plan was drafted by the Environment and Water Services SPC and considered by Offaly County prior to going to public consultation in late The plan will be considered for adoption after the public consultation period. Food Waste and Bio Waste Regulation The European Union (Household Food Waste and Bio Waste) Regulations 2013 imposed duties on waste collectors and householders in the separation and collection of household waste. Offaly County continue to promote awareness and enforce these Regulations. Offaly County took the lead in a food waste prevention initiative at this year s Tullamore Show.The main theme of this well attended event was to educate the public on how to prevent food waste in the home by offering alternative options to throwing out food. Food Waste Prevention Initiative Tullamore Show 2015 Page 47

121 Budget 2016 Cathaoirleach, Chief Executive and Offaly County Staff Tullamore Show 2015 On 1st July 2014 the Regulations came into operation for Tullamore Urban Area (agglomeration > 10,000) and on 1st July 2015 the regulation came into operation for Birr, Edenderry, Clara, Portarlington and Banagher (agglomeration > 1,500). Offaly County continue to ensure that Waste Collectors, at a minimum, provide or arrange for the provision of a separate collection service for food waste (brown bins). Householders must ensure food waste is segregated, collected by an authorized waste collector, and is brought to an authorized facility or composted. Eastern Midlands Regional Waste Management Plan The Waste Management Planning regional structure was changed to three regions in line with the 2012 Government Policy document A Resource Opportunity Waste Management Policy in Ireland. Offaly is in the Eastern/Midlands Region, as defined under Putting People First. The new Eastern Midlands Regional Waste Management Plan was launched on the 14th May Waste Enforcement We continue to investigate all illegal waste activities and instigate legal proceedings as appropriate with a significant number of successful prosecutions. We inspected and audited the operations of Waste Collector Permit holders and Waste Facility Permit Holders in the functional area including vehicles and premises. In 2014 a total of 591 cases involving litter/air/noise/water pollution were investigated by the team, with 85.12% of these cases closed at the end of the year. In total 106 warning letters or enforcement notices were issued. In addition a total of 68 Notices were served under the Litter Pollution Acts, and 38 onthespot fines were issued. We will conduct a similar number of inspections in 2016 in accordance with the Recommended Minimum Criteria for Environmental Inspections (RMCEI) Plan. Green Schools Awareness Programme Offaly County continues to support this environmental initiative and has achieved great progress in this regard. Offaly County still maintains a 100% registration for its secondary schools. Acknowledgment has to be given to Rehab Care who were awarded their first green flag and to the work of Rehab Care Page 48

122 Budget 2016 Resource, the National Learning Network, Offaly Special School of Education in Kilcruttin and St. Mary s Youth Centre in Tullamore all of whom are working towards their first green flag. Green Flag Rehab Care 2015 Recognition also has to go to Kinnitty National School who were chosen as the primary school winner in the Eastern Midlands category in this year s Irish Water GreenSchools of the Year Award. They were one of four primary schools chosen nationwide for this prize and an awards ceremony was held in the Mansion House. Although they were not the winning school on the day, their work was complemented and commended. Offaly County continues to support the Green Schools Programme by frequent visits to the schools, facilitating free workshops to the schools, arranging the annual teacher training seminar as well as making a financial contribution to the schools for their environmental projects. Water Framework Directive Protection of Natural waters The EU Water Framework Directive 2000 seeks to protect and improve our natural waters, including rivers, lakes, groundwater, coastal water and transitional waters. The Water Framework Directive objectives are implemented through River Basin Management Plans and Programmes of Measures Offaly is affiliated to three River Basin Districts (RBDs); namely the Shannon International River Basin District, the Eastern River Basin District and the South Eastern River Basin District. We continue to implement an extensive operational monitoring programme of the rivers and groundwater within the county. A new Water Framework Directive Office has been established to facilitate a coordinated regional approach. Page 49