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Pobal Labour Market Conference – DCU (November 9, 2016) The Activation Agenda and Local Government
Paul REID
Chief Executive
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2. Local Authorities have a mandate to make a significant impact in the economy and job creation
FDI/MNC Indigenous
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3. Local Authorities have a Strengthened Role in Tourism
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4. We make an Impact in the Community through the services we provide
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5. Local Economic and Community Plan
LECP – promote and support economic and community development in the local authority area
Europe 2020
Enterprise 2025 Strategy
Action Plan for Jobs 2016
Regional Action Plan for Jobs
Regional Spatial & Economic Strategies
Local Economic and Community Plan
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Gateway – Labour Activation scheme has had a positive response and tangible results
Commenced in 2014 with 265 participants
47 left to gain fulltime employment;
2 of 47 started their own business;
6 of 47 have gained fulltime employment with FCC;
3 gone on to further education
Many positive benefits for participants.
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7. Paul Reid Thank You chiefexecutive@fingal.ie
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