Joint Policing Committee

That this Council establish a “Joint Policing Committee.”


Section 36 of the Garda Siochana Act, 2005 provides for the establishment of a Joint Policing Committee in each Local Authority administrative area.
Cllr. Tom Doherty said it is important to set up this Committee as soon as possible to create a strong working relationship between the garda, the Council and the general public.
Joint Policing Committee
Section 36 of the Garda Siochana Act, 2005 provides for the establishment of a Joint Policing Committee in each Local Authority administrative area.
Cllr. Tom Doherty said it is important to set up this Committee as soon as possible to create a strong working relationship between the garda, the Council and the general public.

Purpose of the JPC
The purpose of the JPC is to serve as a forum for consultation, discussion and recommendation on matters affecting the policing of a Local Authority by:
1. Keeping under review
• levels & patterns of crime, disorder & anti-social behaviour in that area (including the patterns and levels of alcohol & drug misuse)
• factors underlying & contributing to the levels of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour in the area.
2. Advising the Local Authority and the Gardaí on how best they might perform their functions having regard to the need to do everything feasible to improve the safety and quality of life and to prevent crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour within the area.
3. Arranging & hosting public meetings concerning matters affecting the policing of the Local Authority’s administrative area.
4. Establishing in consultation with the local Garda Superintendent local policing forums.
5. Co-ordinating the activities of local policing fora (guidelines for which will be issued after the pilot phase).
Matters for consideration by the JPC
The matters to be considered by committees & subcommittees might include traffic, vandalism, anti-social behaviour, underage drinking, casual trading, litter, planning for events attracting large crowds, community-based crime prevention initiatives, Garda Divisional and District annual policing plans and Local Authority initiatives.

Countess Grove estate

That this Council give an update on safety measures for entering and exiting Countess Grove estate.

The report from the executive was as follows.
The sight lines at the junction of Countess Road and Countess Grove require improvements. This will involve the acquision of a plot of land as outlined on the attached map. This land is in the ownership of the HSE and we have written to them, requesting that they make this land available to us. We will contact them again latter on this week. If the land is made available, this work can be considered for the 2010 works programme. Due to the state of some of the public in Killarney following the recent weather and the anticipated cuts in the road budget allocation.

Cllr Tom Doherty also highlighted the issue of vehicles blocking the view of traffic at this junction.

Attracting Events To Killarney

That this Council Advertise the infrastructure and environment available to National Governing Bodies of sporting and international organizations to hold training camps, competitions and conferences.

Killarney has a brand name as a destination. When we travel we travel with pride. Just look at the athletes that traveled from here to partake in the Olympics games. London is hosting the Olympics games in 2012. Our climate is similar and therefore suited to attracting training camps to our region.
There is a strong heritage and tradition of sport in Killarney. We have hosted such activities as the Munster football and hurling finals, rallies, horse racing, the Irish open golf, the outdoor adventure challenge and stages of cycling events.
With Killarney as an accommodation base, we can work closely with other towns and communities. There are fine facilities in such places as Tralee and indeed there is an athletic track in Castleisland. Greater co-operation and joint up thinking can create a product of excellent quality. The coastline is also not far from us, giving us another natural resource for events such as windsurfing. Millstreet, another town just down the road from us has hosted show jumping events, both indoor and outdoor.
There is a lot happening here sports wise, martial arts, gymnastics, squash, archery, snooker, volleyball, rowing, GAA, soccer, tennis, badminton, walking, hill climbing, cycling, fishing, golf, pitch and putt, basketball, rugby and more.
There are an abundance of facilities, gaa and soccer pitches, the Killarney sports and leisure complex, natural outdoor terrene
for cross country, orienteering, road races, marathons and triathlons. There are a lot of great community halls and other resources in parishes throughout our environs.
This is a niche market we can develop enhancing our tourism product and highlighting our environmental friendliness and green credentials. We should also strive to attract national and international conferences and award dinners. Attract senior masters and youth championships.
We should be able to enhance our disability friendly status by attracting activities held by such organisations as the Irish Deaf Association, Irish Blind
Sports and Cerebral Palsy Sports Ireland.
There are approximately 56 NGBs under the umbrella of the sports council.
Contact from a local level to national level within organisations helps to enhance the reputation of our town to host events.
There are other organisations to communicate with, Boy scouts and Girl Guide jamborees, clan rallies, bridge championships and the national community games.
So by collating what we have to offer, working with the Council, Camber Of Commerce and community expertise, we can market our credentials on a local, national and international level.