Transcript ConnMurray-presentation - Co

“See the Wind
Turn the rudder”
Conn Murray
3/11/2010
 Introduction
• Challenges
• Context
• Organisation Response
• Providing Leadership
• Cross Border opportunities
• Cutting costs not Services
 The Challenges
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How to respond to the need for reduce costs while the expectations and
demands of the public and politicians remain to date unaltered.
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How to balance managing our performance within the Local Government
sector with an ever present pressing need to deliver, against a backdrop of
an economic crisis and yet, the need for long term sustainability remains.
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How to re-enforce links across transport, education, health, economic
development and community safety when service delivery mechanisms and
budgets remain compartmentalised and jealously guarded.
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How to achieve inclusive and cohesive communities while the economic and
social forces reinforce separation.
 Context
• Financial Uncertainty
• Income base collapsing
• Public anger directed at public sector
• Staff Moral – numbers reducing and wages
• Inexperienced elected Councils
• Public Service Reports
• The need for Organisations to adapt quickly
 Local Authorities Today
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Structure – Town and County
Importance of Local Democracy and Local Accountability
The Local Authority leading through partnership
Role of the County Development Board
• OECD Review - TPS Agenda
• Citizen centred services
• Network approach to provision across
organisations
• A greater focus on performance
• A more integrated public service will
depend on changing behaviour rather than
changing structures
Louth Local Authorities Corporate
Structure
Louth Economic Forum Structure
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Establishment of County Development Board 2002 – 2012
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Louth County Economic Development Strategy (2009-2015) – Indecon
Economic Consultants
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Membership – Louth Economic Forum
Padraic White, (Chairman)
Patricia Rooney, Drogheda Chamber
Graham Hughes, Drogheda Chamber
Malone, Dundalk Chamber
Ronan Dennedy, Enterprise Board
Michael Curran, Louth County Council
Edel O’Mahony, Louth County Council
Pat Doherty, IDA Ireland
Declan Mealy, SEAI
John Kieran, Ardee Business Community
Kevin Kidney, Fáilte Ireland
Gerard McGivern, Newry & Mourne
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Louth Economic Forum
‘Ten Point
Conn Murray, County Manager
Graham O’Rourke, Drogheda Chamber
Ray Carroll, Tourism & Heritage Forum Chairman Paddy
Bill Tosh, Dundalk Chamber
Denis Cummins, DkIT
Michael McCabe, Louth County Council
Conor Fahy, Enterprise Ireland
Ray Kelly, FÁS
Niall O’Lamhna, Teagasc
Malachy McCloskey, Age Friendly Business
Forum Chairman
Action Plan’
 Louth Value Proposition
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At the heart of Dublin & Belfast Corridor
No Cities but Huge Catchments from Drogheda & Dundalk
80,000 Student Cohort
6 Universities
Research Oriented Local Institute
Robust Infrastructure
Gateway Possibility DDNG
Population within 60km Catchment
International Pharma / Life Sciences Companies
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Derry
Letterkenny
Belfast
Monaghan
Sligo
MONAGHAN
Dundalk
Cavan
CAVAN
LOUTH
Drogheda
Athlone
Dublin
Galway
Ten Point Action Plan

1. Foreign Direct Investment
(Published 19th Feb 2010)
2. Sustainable Energy
(Published 26th May 2010)
3. Indigenous Industry
(Published 7th July 2010)
4. Tourism & Heritage
(To be published Jan 2011)
5. Education & Training
(Task Group being est’d)
6. Agriculture and Fisheries
(To be progressed in 2011)
7. Broadband
(Task Group in operation)
8. Age Friendly Business
(Task Group being est’d)
9. Drogheda Dundalk Newry Economic Corridor
(To be progressed 2011)
10. Making Louth the Best County to do Business
(Draft Plan-Nov 2010)

Achievements
 Sustainable Energy Action Plan
Ardee 2020
Drogheda 2020
Louth Energy Saving Intern Programme
Low Carbon Business Application
 Foreign Direct Investment Action Plan
Warner Chilcott
Satir
Dundalk Science and Technology Park
 Indigenous Action Plan
Funding Opportunities
Business Support Unit
 Cross Border Realities
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The need to drive and manage the development of
the primary urban structures while still protecting the
importance of the rural character of our counties.
Realising the potential of Drogheda/ Dundalk/Newry
as the regional gateway of the North East within the
context of the M1/A1 corridor.
Harnessing the potential of the Dublin/Belfast
economic corridor for the benefit of the Region,
The need to maintain competitive edge in the
regional and national economy while addressing the
overdependence on the traditional manufacturing
industry prevalent throughout the area
Understanding and preparing for the consequences
of the economic circumstance facing both
jurisdictions.
The need to address issues of crime, law and order,
access to health, education and affordable housing.
The need to find a forum to speak with one voice on
issues of mutual concern and interest.
 Newry-Mourne / Louth
Platform for Co-operation
NewryDundalk
SubRegion
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Economic competitiveness
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Sustainable development
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Natural and cultural heritage
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Managing the resource
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Social cohesion
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Infrastructural investment
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Up-skilling
Delivering in Partnership
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Strategic Alliance
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M.O.U.
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Cooperation on Infrastructure
– Narrow Water Bridge
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Shared Services
– Challenge of Change
– Geo Tourism
– Emergency Services
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Funding Opportunities
 Cutting Costs not Services
• Shared Services
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Economic Studies
Planning Services
Water Services
Fire Services
Library Services
Planning
Tourism
Energy
•Collaboration with SEI andDKIT
•Transportation
•Public Lighting
•Structured approach to energy management
•€1M in energy costs within energy zone
•€500,000 saved in energy costs by Louth Local Authorities
Benefits to Business
•Rate reductions
•Water charge reduction
•Development Levy reduction
•BIDS Company
•Business incentive scheme
Thank You