Fingal Chamber is the voice of business in Fingal, representing the interests of our members and the wider business community on key statutory and non-statutory bodies. Through this work, we ensure that business priorities are heard, considered, and acted on at both local and national level.
Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs)
SPCs have a statutory basis in law and play a crucial role in shaping council policy. As the only business representative body with membership on Fingal County Council’s SPC committees, Fingal Chamber provides direct input on issues that affect the local economy, competitiveness, and quality of life.
Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development SPC
Representative: Anthony Cooney
Focus areas include:
Economic Development and Enterprise Strategy
Tourism Strategy
Skills Strategy
Food Strategy
Local Enterprise Office (LEO) supports
Oversight of the economic elements of the Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP)
Urban, rural, town and village regeneration
Planning, Strategic Transport and Infrastructure Development SPC
Representative: Anthony Cooney
Focus areas include:
Fingal Development Plan 2023–2029
Strategic infrastructure including greenways and transport routes
Recreational open space and heritage
Urban design, planning and development
Building control and standards
Development contribution scheme
Housing SPC
Representative: David Branagan
Focus areas include:
Delivery of social and affordable housing
Homeless strategy and housing allocations
Estate management and refurbishment programmes
Traveller accommodation programme
Housing design and architecture
Retrofit and sustainability initiatives
Public Realm, Transportation & Mobility Management SPC
Representative: Siobhán O’Donnell
Focus areas include:
Road maintenance and safety
Active travel programme and pedestrian/cycling infrastructure
Traffic management and special speed limits
Fleet management and EV adoption
Public lighting and parking management
Parks, playing pitches, and open spaces
Tree, beach and allotment management
Bike share and e-scooter bye-laws
Recycling centres and burial grounds
Fingal Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)
The LCDC coordinates, plans, and oversees local development initiatives, including the Fingal Local Economic & Community Plan (LECP).
Representative: Anthony Cooney
Statutory functions include:
Managing national programmes such as SICAP, which tackles poverty and social exclusion through local partnerships.
Delivering the LEADER programme, supporting rural enterprise and community development projects.
Coordinating publicly funded development initiatives to reduce duplication and maximise impact.
Preparing and reviewing the community and economic elements of the LECP, which sets out a six-year plan to support Fingal’s economic and community development.
Other Non-Statutory Bodies
Fingal Chamber also represents business on a range of advisory and development groups, ensuring the business voice is included in broader planning and policy discussions:
Fingal Leader Programme Local Action Group – Siobhán O’Donnell
Fingal Skills Strategy Group – Feargal Malone
Fingal Tourism Advisory Group – Anthony Cooney
Eirgrid Community Forum – David Branagan
Greater Dublin Chamber Alliance – Anthony Cooney
Chambers Ireland Board – Kevin Smith
Get Involved
Businesses interested in support, or seeking input on any of the above matters, are encouraged to contact Fingal Chamber at 01 890 0977 or info@fingalchamber.ie.