Decisions that affect communities are often shaped through committees and formal decision-making structures. This section provides information and links related to key South Dublin County Council committees and structures, helping members understand where decisions are made and how community representation fits into these processes.
- Full Council – The main decision-making body of South Dublin County Council, where councillors approve policies, plans and budgets..
SDCC-Council Meetings - Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) – Committees that develop and review council policies in key areas such as housing, transport, environment and community, before they go to the full council.
SDCC – Strategic Policy Committees - Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) – A committee that oversees and coordinates community and local development priorities, including the community elements of the Local Economic and Community Plan.
SDCC-Local Community Development Committee - Area Committees – Local committees that deal with area-based issues and allow councillors to consider matters specific to different parts of the county.
SDCC-Area Committees - Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee (LTACC) – a consultative forum involving councillors and community interests to advise on accommodation needs and related actions for Traveller communities (meetings appear in SDCC meeting records).