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The Public Participation Network Secretariat is made up of elected representatives from the groups of County Cavan. These are:
2 from Environment Sector 2 from Ballyjamesduff Municipal District
2 from Social Inclusion Sector 2 from Cavan/Belturbet Municipal District
2 from Community/Voluntary Sector 2 from Bailieborough/Cootehill Municipal District
Also formed is a Representatives Network who can meet when and if they request for information sharing. These representives are elected and should be liaising with their community through Linkage Groups (see Representatives Charter in Background Docs here on this website) and then representing the views of the community on their various bodies they represent upon.
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Secretariat Representatives
The core representatives of the PPN are elected, 2 from each Sector/Area:
The Environment Representatives
Heather Bothwell, Birdwatch Ireland Cavan Branch
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Declan Fitzpatrick, Drumlane Community Gardens
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The Social Inclusion Representatives
Marisa Goldstone, Cavan Multicultural Network
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Thomas Maughan, Cavan Traveller Movement
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The Community & Voluntary Representatives
Finian McNamara, Cavan Town Men's Shed
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Jim Reilly, Kilcogy Development & First Responders
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Bailieborough-Cootehill Municipal District Representatives
Eamon Donelly, Tierworker Parish Council
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Thomas Smith, East Cavan PTAA
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Ballyjamesduff Municipal District Representatives
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Noleen Smith Brady, Maghera Development Assoc.
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Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District Representatives
Eamon Sexton,
Killeshandra Community Council
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Tereasa Walsh, Fairgreen Community Gardens
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Secretariat Meeting Reports
September 11th 2018
- The members met to review the moving toward the Userguide and discuss the need to have the core Secretariat of 12 representatives according to the national guidelines. This was in light of the growing number of representatives which means that if reps were invited to Secretariat Meetings there would be 12 Secretariat and 36 reps in attendance and was not feasible. This had been flagged at the AGM in May and at this meeting it was decided the November meeting would be the core 12 to facilitate the 2019 Workplan. Any reps wishing to meet as a network were offered the opportunity and the Resource Worker would organise if requested.
- There will be a National Secretariat set up in late 2018/early 2019 and the Resource Worker told members that a Secretariat member would be needed to sit on this.
- There was a positive amount of feedback from the PPN organised Pollinator Event in Ballinagh and Rossinver Horticulture Centre visit by Environment members.
- Jim Reilly gave a report from the national conference which was well attended and very well run.
- Members highlighted and there was a discussion around recent closure of rural post offices.
Next Meeting Nov. 13th 2018
November 13th 2018
- The members met for the first time as the core 12 Secretariat members and an overview was taken of the Workplan and its perfomance throughout 2018. The Resource Worker also reported on the completed re-registry of all community groups which was undertaken from July-October by phone, email, post and public advert.
- There was a SWOT analysis done by members on the health of the PPN.
- A discussion arose about the fragility of communications between representatives and the community/secretariat if they are not hosting Linkage Groups or filling in feedback reports. This was to be a crucial element to straighten out in 2019.
- The 2019 Workplan was devised in a facilitated session identifying an equal number of projects to undertake for each of the pillars. The Resource Worker was to draw this up and present it to the Council and Plenary prior to adoption. All members were happy with the work tonight.
Next Meeting Feb 12th 2019
February 12th 2019
- The Worker gave an overview of finances, project work begun and other pertinent items.
- The project regarding Social Farming was recognized as meriting the extra budget to facilitate this and members passed the spending of 600 on this element of the workplan.
- A discussion was had on the hold up of the establishment of the Volunteer Centre. Despite the PPN assisting in the establishment of an independent company in light of Volunteer Ireland's recommendations, the funding has yet to be drawn down. The worker reviewed the hold up due to complication in other areas with regard to independent vs hosted centers and how the Volunteer Committee will form the nucleus of the new Directors once it is a go. A premises has also been identified and contracts and adverts drafted, awaiting release of funding.
- The Secretariat members discussed in detail the reasons behind why CavanPPN could not hire a Support Worker. The Worker explained that Cavan County Council were to allocate 5000 to draw down the other 25,000 but because this was asked of them by the Department after the budget was signed off they said no. The Council will place a request for match funding to draw it down for 2020. Currently, only 2 PPNs did not draw it down and CavanPPN is run by one full time worker and a part time Tus Worker. Daniel was commended for the work he is undertaking, given the resources available vs the admin burden on top of workplan work.
- There are currently a number of grants open and members were asked to familiarize themselves with these and spread the word to their fellow community members.
Next Meeting 9th April 2019
April 9th 2019
- It was reported that the stepping down of Jim Reilly presented a vacancy for Community & Voluntary reps on the Secretariat and LCDC. This notice was sent to groups in early March and Doris Galligan of Kilnaleck Heritage was put forward for the LCDC and Jerry Fitzpatrick of Gowna Development for Secretariat.
- An issue has arisen in regard to StreetFeast and the new Big Hello initiative. For the past few years CavanPPN has sponsored ten fifty euro vouchers to local StreetFeasts but the Council allocation, by direction of the Department, has been to move it to The Big Hello. Members affirmed the PPN keep with StreetFeast this year and revisit the situation between the two at the November Workplan Session for 2020.
- Upcoming events include a Social Inclusion type public event hosted jointly by PPN and FRCs in The Market Square, Cavan on May 17th and the members agreed therefore to delay the Plenary until June at which an Irish language and heritage theme should be adopted in collaboration with Conradh na Gaeilge.
Also, there are Biodiversity Training Sessions forthcoming in Killeshandra and Virginia from Breffni Integrated. The details can be found on their website or our community notes.
Next Meeting 11th June 2019
June 11th 2019
- The Secretariat was given a presentation on the Cavan Volunteer Information Service (VIS) by it's Resource Worker, Maria O'Sullivan and its successes, challenges and opportunity now to upgrade to a Volunteer Information Centre.
-The Worker, Daniel Downey, reported on the highly successful events hosted in partnership with CavanFRC (Cavan Community Fest) and Louth and Monaghan PPNs (Environment Regional Network Gathering). It was suggested Cavan be the host of the next Environment Regional Network Gathering in Autumn.
- CavanPPN has been invited to take a table for its group members at A Taste of Cavan on 9th & 10th of August and also to reach out to our member groups for 2 free tables at The Moynehall Markets, a weekly market for the sale of materials to support local communities and charities.
-It was noted that there was a Freedom of Information Request by a member of the public for the travel payments and details of all volunteer representatives on CavanPPN. A discussion was had on this and it was agreed to furnish payment details minus the personal details of members for data protection reasons. Members also queried why a member of the public would request this and asked for more information. The worker outlined again the process of payments, 50c per mile on foot of the supply of a written claim form detailing the persons address, destination of event/meeting and valid reason for attendance, all estimated using Google Maps.
- The Regional Drugs Taskforce has requested a 2nd Cavan Representative for its committee to join our present rep, Jet Calders, and the members tasked the worker for advertising this post to the groups.
-The Worker reported on the progress of the 2019 Workplan which is over 60% complete and an overview of the 10 StreetFeasts CavanPPN supported in May.
- Upcoming Events included The Summer Plenary Workshop, focusing on the theme of Cavan Heritage and Tourism with guest speakers and facilitations. Cavan Crystal Hotel June 15th 10-3pm.
Next Meeting 10th Sept. 2019
- The members met to review the moving toward the Userguide and discuss the need to have the core Secretariat of 12 representatives according to the national guidelines. This was in light of the growing number of representatives which means that if reps were invited to Secretariat Meetings there would be 12 Secretariat and 36 reps in attendance and was not feasible. This had been flagged at the AGM in May and at this meeting it was decided the November meeting would be the core 12 to facilitate the 2019 Workplan. Any reps wishing to meet as a network were offered the opportunity and the Resource Worker would organise if requested.
- There will be a National Secretariat set up in late 2018/early 2019 and the Resource Worker told members that a Secretariat member would be needed to sit on this.
- There was a positive amount of feedback from the PPN organised Pollinator Event in Ballinagh and Rossinver Horticulture Centre visit by Environment members.
- Jim Reilly gave a report from the national conference which was well attended and very well run.
- Members highlighted and there was a discussion around recent closure of rural post offices.
Next Meeting Nov. 13th 2018
November 13th 2018
- The members met for the first time as the core 12 Secretariat members and an overview was taken of the Workplan and its perfomance throughout 2018. The Resource Worker also reported on the completed re-registry of all community groups which was undertaken from July-October by phone, email, post and public advert.
- There was a SWOT analysis done by members on the health of the PPN.
- A discussion arose about the fragility of communications between representatives and the community/secretariat if they are not hosting Linkage Groups or filling in feedback reports. This was to be a crucial element to straighten out in 2019.
- The 2019 Workplan was devised in a facilitated session identifying an equal number of projects to undertake for each of the pillars. The Resource Worker was to draw this up and present it to the Council and Plenary prior to adoption. All members were happy with the work tonight.
Next Meeting Feb 12th 2019
February 12th 2019
- The Worker gave an overview of finances, project work begun and other pertinent items.
- The project regarding Social Farming was recognized as meriting the extra budget to facilitate this and members passed the spending of 600 on this element of the workplan.
- A discussion was had on the hold up of the establishment of the Volunteer Centre. Despite the PPN assisting in the establishment of an independent company in light of Volunteer Ireland's recommendations, the funding has yet to be drawn down. The worker reviewed the hold up due to complication in other areas with regard to independent vs hosted centers and how the Volunteer Committee will form the nucleus of the new Directors once it is a go. A premises has also been identified and contracts and adverts drafted, awaiting release of funding.
- The Secretariat members discussed in detail the reasons behind why CavanPPN could not hire a Support Worker. The Worker explained that Cavan County Council were to allocate 5000 to draw down the other 25,000 but because this was asked of them by the Department after the budget was signed off they said no. The Council will place a request for match funding to draw it down for 2020. Currently, only 2 PPNs did not draw it down and CavanPPN is run by one full time worker and a part time Tus Worker. Daniel was commended for the work he is undertaking, given the resources available vs the admin burden on top of workplan work.
- There are currently a number of grants open and members were asked to familiarize themselves with these and spread the word to their fellow community members.
Next Meeting 9th April 2019
April 9th 2019
- It was reported that the stepping down of Jim Reilly presented a vacancy for Community & Voluntary reps on the Secretariat and LCDC. This notice was sent to groups in early March and Doris Galligan of Kilnaleck Heritage was put forward for the LCDC and Jerry Fitzpatrick of Gowna Development for Secretariat.
- An issue has arisen in regard to StreetFeast and the new Big Hello initiative. For the past few years CavanPPN has sponsored ten fifty euro vouchers to local StreetFeasts but the Council allocation, by direction of the Department, has been to move it to The Big Hello. Members affirmed the PPN keep with StreetFeast this year and revisit the situation between the two at the November Workplan Session for 2020.
- Upcoming events include a Social Inclusion type public event hosted jointly by PPN and FRCs in The Market Square, Cavan on May 17th and the members agreed therefore to delay the Plenary until June at which an Irish language and heritage theme should be adopted in collaboration with Conradh na Gaeilge.
Also, there are Biodiversity Training Sessions forthcoming in Killeshandra and Virginia from Breffni Integrated. The details can be found on their website or our community notes.
Next Meeting 11th June 2019
June 11th 2019
- The Secretariat was given a presentation on the Cavan Volunteer Information Service (VIS) by it's Resource Worker, Maria O'Sullivan and its successes, challenges and opportunity now to upgrade to a Volunteer Information Centre.
-The Worker, Daniel Downey, reported on the highly successful events hosted in partnership with CavanFRC (Cavan Community Fest) and Louth and Monaghan PPNs (Environment Regional Network Gathering). It was suggested Cavan be the host of the next Environment Regional Network Gathering in Autumn.
- CavanPPN has been invited to take a table for its group members at A Taste of Cavan on 9th & 10th of August and also to reach out to our member groups for 2 free tables at The Moynehall Markets, a weekly market for the sale of materials to support local communities and charities.
-It was noted that there was a Freedom of Information Request by a member of the public for the travel payments and details of all volunteer representatives on CavanPPN. A discussion was had on this and it was agreed to furnish payment details minus the personal details of members for data protection reasons. Members also queried why a member of the public would request this and asked for more information. The worker outlined again the process of payments, 50c per mile on foot of the supply of a written claim form detailing the persons address, destination of event/meeting and valid reason for attendance, all estimated using Google Maps.
- The Regional Drugs Taskforce has requested a 2nd Cavan Representative for its committee to join our present rep, Jet Calders, and the members tasked the worker for advertising this post to the groups.
-The Worker reported on the progress of the 2019 Workplan which is over 60% complete and an overview of the 10 StreetFeasts CavanPPN supported in May.
- Upcoming Events included The Summer Plenary Workshop, focusing on the theme of Cavan Heritage and Tourism with guest speakers and facilitations. Cavan Crystal Hotel June 15th 10-3pm.
Next Meeting 10th Sept. 2019
Some Of Your PPN Reps
Below are some of the representatives on the bodies the PPN elected and the groups that they come from as a sample of the diverse representation coming from community in County Cavan.
Environment & Planning Strategic Policy Committee |
Fintan McCabe, Cavan Environmental Network
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Transport & Infrastructure Strategic Policy Committee |
Jim Maguire, Bailieborough Development
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Community Strategic Policy Committee |
Larry McCluskey, Cootehill Arts, Drama & Social Group
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Economic Strategic Policy Committee |
Chris Kirk, Killeshandra Tidy Towns
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Local Development Company Breffni Integrated Ltd. |
Helen O'Reilly, Kilnaleck Community Coop
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Local Community Development Committee |
Olive Hannigan, Macra na Feirme
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Joint Policy Committee |
Brian McDermott, Belturbet Arts & Drama
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Local Link |
Bob Gilbert
Cavan Older Person's Council
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Drugs & Alcohol Taskforce |
Jet Calders, Teach Oscail FRC
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Sports Partnership |
Ronan Molloy,
Tierquinn Community Hall
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Cavan PPN Representatives on Bodies
Local Community Development Committee
Doris Galligan of Kilnaleck Heritage Group (C&V Sector)
Olive Hannigan of Cavan Macra na Feirme (Social Inclusion Sector)
Fintan McCabe of Cavan Environment Network (Env. Sector)
Seamus McGrath of Cavan Disability Network (rotating Disabilities/Older Persons seat)
Aisling Tobin of Tullacmongan Centre (Youth)
Ada Vance of Arva ICA (Women’s Groups)
Breffni Integrated
Declan Fitzpatrick of Drumlane Gardens (Cav-Belt MD)
Larry McCluskey of Cootehill Drama & Arts (Bailieborough MD)
Susan Willis of Ballyjamesduff Development (Ballyjamesduff MD)
Helen O’reilly of The Realtog Centre (Social Inclusion Sector)
Heather Bothwell of Birdwatch Cavan (Env. Sector)
Kathleen Duffy of Virginia Show Centre (C&V Sector)
vacant (Cavan Town, formerly RAPID area)
Social, Housing & Cultural Council Strategic Policy Committee (SPC)
Madeleine Ui Mhealoid of St KIllians Heritage Trust (Ballyjamesduff MD)
Larry McCluskey of Cootehill Drama and Arts (Bailieborough MD)
Thomas Maughan of Cavan Traveller Movement (Cav-Belt MD)
Environment SPC
Barry Kavanagh of PATCH Nature Network (Environment Sector)
Economic & Tourism SPC
Chris Kirk of Killeshandra Tidy Towns (C&V Sector)
Transport SPC
Jim Maguire of Bailieborough Development(C&V Sector)
County Childcare Cttee
Tereasa Walsh of Fairgreen Community Gardens (Social Inclusion Sector)
Local Link Cttee
Bob Gilbert of Older Persons Council (Ballyjamesduff MD)
Hillary McPhillips of Belturbet Hens Shed (Cav-Belt MD)
Ron Reilly of Drung Bowls (Bailieborough MD)
Sports Partnership
Ronan Molloy of Tierquinn Community Hall (C&V Sector)
Heritage Forum
!vacant! (no EOIs at last Plenary)
Drugs & Alcohol Taskforce
Jet Calders of Cavan Food Cloud & FRC (Social Inclusion Sector)
David Reilly of Cavan CDA (Social Inclusion Sector)
Joint Policing Cttee
Bob Gilbert of Older Persons Council
Noleen Brady Smith of Maghera Development
Brian McDermott of Belturbet Tidy Towns
Connect for Life Cttee
Michele Woods of Urney Development (Social Inclusion Sector)
Mary McEvoy of SOSAD (Social Inclusion Sector)
Volunteer Service Network
Annemarie Johnston of Tullacmongan Womens Group (C&V Sector)
Healthy Cavan Initiative
Christine Wynne of SOSAD (Social Inclusion Sector)
32 posts
15 bodies
18 male
14 female
2 vacant
Doris Galligan of Kilnaleck Heritage Group (C&V Sector)
Olive Hannigan of Cavan Macra na Feirme (Social Inclusion Sector)
Fintan McCabe of Cavan Environment Network (Env. Sector)
Seamus McGrath of Cavan Disability Network (rotating Disabilities/Older Persons seat)
Aisling Tobin of Tullacmongan Centre (Youth)
Ada Vance of Arva ICA (Women’s Groups)
Breffni Integrated
Declan Fitzpatrick of Drumlane Gardens (Cav-Belt MD)
Larry McCluskey of Cootehill Drama & Arts (Bailieborough MD)
Susan Willis of Ballyjamesduff Development (Ballyjamesduff MD)
Helen O’reilly of The Realtog Centre (Social Inclusion Sector)
Heather Bothwell of Birdwatch Cavan (Env. Sector)
Kathleen Duffy of Virginia Show Centre (C&V Sector)
vacant (Cavan Town, formerly RAPID area)
Social, Housing & Cultural Council Strategic Policy Committee (SPC)
Madeleine Ui Mhealoid of St KIllians Heritage Trust (Ballyjamesduff MD)
Larry McCluskey of Cootehill Drama and Arts (Bailieborough MD)
Thomas Maughan of Cavan Traveller Movement (Cav-Belt MD)
Environment SPC
Barry Kavanagh of PATCH Nature Network (Environment Sector)
Economic & Tourism SPC
Chris Kirk of Killeshandra Tidy Towns (C&V Sector)
Transport SPC
Jim Maguire of Bailieborough Development(C&V Sector)
County Childcare Cttee
Tereasa Walsh of Fairgreen Community Gardens (Social Inclusion Sector)
Local Link Cttee
Bob Gilbert of Older Persons Council (Ballyjamesduff MD)
Hillary McPhillips of Belturbet Hens Shed (Cav-Belt MD)
Ron Reilly of Drung Bowls (Bailieborough MD)
Sports Partnership
Ronan Molloy of Tierquinn Community Hall (C&V Sector)
Heritage Forum
!vacant! (no EOIs at last Plenary)
Drugs & Alcohol Taskforce
Jet Calders of Cavan Food Cloud & FRC (Social Inclusion Sector)
David Reilly of Cavan CDA (Social Inclusion Sector)
Joint Policing Cttee
Bob Gilbert of Older Persons Council
Noleen Brady Smith of Maghera Development
Brian McDermott of Belturbet Tidy Towns
Connect for Life Cttee
Michele Woods of Urney Development (Social Inclusion Sector)
Mary McEvoy of SOSAD (Social Inclusion Sector)
Volunteer Service Network
Annemarie Johnston of Tullacmongan Womens Group (C&V Sector)
Healthy Cavan Initiative
Christine Wynne of SOSAD (Social Inclusion Sector)
32 posts
15 bodies
18 male
14 female
2 vacant
