Interpreting the results of the consultation

1. Methodology

In analysing the feedback from participants, we utilised both qualitative and quantitative approaches, as follows: a. Quantitative approach - Feedback obtained in relation to Section 1 of the Survey was carefully read and noted into a separate spreadsheet for Assets identified - please see Appendix 1. Although each question was an open question, we made a note of each and all assets mentioned in all the answers, through a manual process of inputting this data into a separate spreadsheet. The rationale behind this important exercise was to identify the local assets mentioned by the respondents from the community, both in terms of ‘All Area Assets’ , as well as Area Specific Assets. b. Qualitative approach - the workshops functioned as focus groups, where participants were prompted to answer open ended questions. As expected, there was interaction between the participants and the facilitators, as well as interaction among themselves. Personal opinions about the potential avenues for improving existing assets were delivered in a small group setting, with frequent references to remarks made by the other participants and by the facilitators. In analysing the feedback obtained from the workshop, we captured themes, without attributing responses to a single anonymised speaker. The feedback obtained was as a result of the group conversation, as opposed to the single contributors.

2. Results Section 1: Assets in the Community

There were 637 answers in total for the 6 questions included in Section 1: Assets in the Community. There were 1,225 individual mentions of Assets in the DLR community, captured in 347 total assets identified. These assets range from tangible facilities, to activities, locations, organisations, pieces of legislation, systems and governing or non-government bodies.

The all area assets most mentioned are as follows: a. Parks - 95 mentions b. Cycle lanes - 35 mentions c. Libraries - 36 mentions d. DLR County Council - 26 mentions e. Beaches - 24 mentions f. Walk Trails/ Paths - 21 mentions g. Sports clubs - 19 mentions h. Mountains - 19 mentions i. DLR PPN - 19 mentions j. Location - 18 mentions k. Sports Facilities - 18 mentions

l. Public Transportation - 17 mentions m. Hospitals - 16 mentions n. Councillors - 16 mentions o. Community Centres - 16 mentions

As for individual local assets, 190 mentions were made in total for the following areas: Ballinteer, Belfield, Blackrock, Ballybrack, Booterstown, Cabinteely, Cherrywood, Dalkey, Dun Laoghaire, Dundrum, Glenamuck, Glencullen, Killiney, Kilternan, Leopardstown, Loughlinstown, Monkstown, Rosemount, Seapoint, Sandycove, Shankill, Sandyford, Stillorgan, Windy Arbour. The detailed list with all Assets in the Community is available in Appendix 1 - please see attached.

Section 2: How to Improve Assets

Through the survey, we received a total of 504 individual responses to the 6 questions in this section. For a list of all responses, divided in each theme, please see Appendix 2 attached.

Section 3: Vision for Community Wellbeing

To create the draft Vision for Community Wellbeing, we compiled the data collected from SECTION 3. This is where we asked participants to tell us about their vision for their community for the future. The input obtained from both the workshops and the survey, categorised under the 6 themes, was combined and subheadings were added - this was the source of the draft statement by category. These individual statements were then drawn together to arrive at the overall draft statement for DLR PPN. This document is circulated to the membership for further input and comment.

3. Draft Consultation

Draft Vision Statement Consultation, a further consultation period was held this ran from 13th April to 4th May 2022 where we sought feedback on the Draft Vision Statement and invited members and the people of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown to join one of the two online workshops. There was also the opportunity for those who could not attend to provide feedback by making a submission to an additional online survey or they could the print and complete the survey form and return it to us via email at enquiries@dlrppn.ie or post it to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Public Participation Network, The Old Post Office, 7 Rock Hill, Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. Information on the workshops and survey were circulated to all members, published on the DLR PPN website and advertised on social media.

Draft Vision Statement Feedback Workshops Two - 26th April 2022, 28th April 2022 15 - Participants The workshops were 60 minutes in duration and followed this format: - Welcome and Introductions - 5 minutes

- A brief overview of the Draft Statement - 15 minutes - Opportunity for additional feedback on the draft for each of the 6 themes - 40 minutes The workshops functioned as focus groups, where participants were prompted to answer open ended questions. As expected, there was interaction between the participants and the facilitators, as well as interaction among themselves. Personal opinions about the potential avenues for improving existing assets were delivered in a small group setting, with frequent references to remarks made by the other participants and by the facilitators. In analysing the feedback obtained from the workshop, we captured themes, without attributing responses to a single anonymised speaker. The feedback obtained was as a result of the group conversation, as opposed to the single contributors. This feedback was added to the feedback already obtained. Draft Vision Statement Survey There were 9 responses This data was collected, collated and added to the data already gathered.