Cork City Public Participation Network: Strategic Plan 2025-30

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. You can reach us with any queries at info@corkcityppn.ie or 085 138 2718.

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* 1. What pillar does your organisation/group come under in the PPN?

Social inclusion

Community & Voluntary

Environmental

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* 2. Thinking about the PPN, what does it represent to you? (Tick all that apply)

A useful resource for community groups

It provides information and training for local groups

It acts as a communication hub between the council and local groups

It allows us to contribute to local decision-making via consultations and having elected representatives on the local decision-making committees

It provides groups with an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas

If we need information, we can always contact the PPN for assistance

A trustworthy organisation

A helpful organisation

I am not sure how to describe it

Anything else? Please explain below.

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* 3. Cork City PPN shares many relevant updates for the Cork City community. Which of these do you find most useful. Rate the updates in order of importance by clicking on the arrows in the box beside each option. Put a number 1 beside the item that you feel is most useful, a number 2 beside the next most useful and so on

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* 4. Following on from the Question 3, if there is something not listed that you find useful please explain below?

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* 5. Do you know the other PPN member groups? (tick the option that you agree with)

My group DOESN’T KNOW any other members of the PPN

My group would KNOW A FEW OF the other members of the PPN

My group would KNOW A LOT OF the other members of the PPN

My group would KNOW MOST OF the other members of the PPN

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* 6. How well do you feel you understand the structure and remit of the Cork City PPN?

Have a very clear understanding

Have a good understanding

Have a vague understanding

Don’t understand at all

If there is anything in particular that could be explained better? – please tell us below

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* 7. In the last year, have you participated in any of the opportunities advertised by the Cork City PPN? (Tick all that apply.)

No, I haven’t

Yes, funding

Yes, consultation

Yes, training

Yes, information session

Yes, Cork City PPN Plenary meeting

Yes, community events promoted though the ezine and/ or email

Yes, other

If you ticked (Yes, other) please explain below?

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* 8. In your opinion, would the members of your group be aware of the role of the Strategic Policy Committees in Cork City Council?

Yes - most members are

No - no one really understands what they are

Some members would be aware, but not all

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* 9. Have you ever discussed local policy with your Cork City PPN representatives?

Yes

I don’t know who they are or how to contact them

If you selected YES or NO, could you please tell us about the local policy discussed or reasons why you have not discussed policy with your local Cork City PPN representative

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* 10. In your opinion, what are the most important functions the Cork City PPN should fulfil for the benefit of the Cork City community in the next 5 years? (Rate in order of importance by entering your rating 1-5 in the box beside each option)

Communication of opportunities relevant for the local community

Providing training to help groups be compliant with governance

Signposting community groups towards resources available to them

Enabling representatives to sit on local decision-making committees

Creating opportunities for groups to know each other and their respective activities

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* 11. Following on from Question 10, if you have an opinion on another function not mentioned please explain?

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* 12. You are a member of the PPN as you are actively involved in a community group or organisation. What do you see as the obstacles to further participation in Cork City PPN for example becoming a Cork City PPN Representative or Secretariat member? (Rate from 1 to 3)

I am only interested in the networking opportunities, training and the information provided by Cork City PPN

Time constraints - I am busy with work/family and other volunteer roles

I do not really understand the commitment therefore am reluctant to get further involved

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* 13. Following on from Question 12, if there are any other Obstacles that have not been mentioned please explain below?

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* 14. Please tell us your views about the effectiveness of PPN communication, identifying strengths and improvements such as Information sharing re: events/ funding and grants/ newsletters etc

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* 15. Please give us your thoughts on how the PPN can strengthen and enhance the skills needed to run an effective community and voluntary group in Cork City?

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* 16. What actions could be taken to enable more people to become and remain active members of the PPN, for example volunteering to become a PPN Representative?

Cork City Public Participation Network: Strategic Plan 2025-30

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* 1. What pillar does your organisation/group come under in the PPN?

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* 2. Thinking about the PPN, what does it represent to you? (Tick all that apply)

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* 4. Following on from the Question 3, if there is something not listed that you find useful please explain below?

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* 5. Do you know the other PPN member groups? (tick the option that you agree with)

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* 6. How well do you feel you understand the structure and remit of the Cork City PPN?

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* 7. In the last year, have you participated in any of the opportunities advertised by the Cork City PPN? (Tick all that apply.)

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* 8. In your opinion, would the members of your group be aware of the role of the Strategic Policy Committees in Cork City Council?

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* 9. Have you ever discussed local policy with your Cork City PPN representatives?

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* 10. In your opinion, what are the most important functions the Cork City PPN should fulfil for the benefit of the Cork City community in the next 5 years? (Rate in order of importance by entering your rating 1-5 in the box beside each option)

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* 11. Following on from Question 10, if you have an opinion on another function not mentioned please explain?

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* 12. You are a member of the PPN as you are actively involved in a community group or organisation. What do you see as the obstacles to further participation in Cork City PPN for example becoming a Cork City PPN Representative or Secretariat member? (Rate from 1 to 3)

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* 13. Following on from Question 12, if there are any other Obstacles that have not been mentioned please explain below?

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* 14. Please tell us your views about the effectiveness of PPN communication, identifying strengths and improvements such as Information sharing re: events/ funding and grants/ newsletters etc

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* 15. Please give us your thoughts on how the PPN can strengthen and enhance the skills needed to run an effective community and voluntary group in Cork City?

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* 16. What actions could be taken to enable more people to become and remain active members of the PPN, for example volunteering to become a PPN Representative?

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* 17. What can be done to increase awareness of Cork City PPN and its relevance to community/voluntary groups within the county?

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* 18. Please use the space below to tell us what you feel the overall mission of the PPN should be?

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* 19. At the end of this Five-Year plan in 2030, what would you like to have been achieved by the PPN?

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* 20. Any other comments on what Cork City PPN does well and what it needs to improve?