WPPN Secretariat

The PPN Secretariat is an important part of the Public Participation Network (PPN).
Acting as the administrative arm of the PPN, it takes its direction from the Plenary
(all PPN member groups) and represents over 600+ member groups in Waterford.
It operates as a flat structure, meaning there are no officers, and serves as the
main point of contact between the community and Waterford City & County Council.

Composition

The Secretariat has 11 representatives:

  • 1 member from each Municipal District:
    Dungarvan/Lismore, Comeragh, Tramore & Waterford City West, Waterford City East & Waterford City South
  • 2 members from each pillar:
    Community & Voluntary, Environment, and Social Inclusion

Role of the Secretariat

  • Implement operational decisions of the Plenary.
  • Ensure the PPN runs effectively between Plenary meetings.
  • Organise or support PPN activities on behalf of members.
  • Communicate regularly with members and share PPN updates widely.
  • Maintain accurate records and circulate agendas on time.
  • Serve as a contact point for the Local Authority, DRCD, other PPNs, and stakeholders.
  • Manage correspondence on behalf of the PPN.
  • Support and enable PPN Workers in delivering objectives.

Meeting Schedule

Meetings take place approximately every two months in the evening, alternating between Dungarvan, Tramore, and Waterford, with some meetings held online.

Frank Nolan

Organisation: Irish Water Safety
Representing: Tramore/Waterford City West Municipal District
Email: franknolan@europe.com

Marion O’Mara

Organisation: Waterford Older Persons Council Representing: Community & Voluntary Pillar
Email: marionconnorsomara@gmail.com

Niall O'Brien

Organisation: Ballyduff/Ballysaggart IFA Representing: Community & Voluntary Pillar
Email: niall_brn@yahoo.ie

Susan Gallagher

Organisation: Friends of St. Johns River
Pillar: Environment Pillar
Email: su.gallagher@gmail.com

Michael J Walsh

Organisation: Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd
Representing: Community Pillar
Email: michaeljwalsh@live.ie

Colette O'Connell

Organisation: County Waterford Beekeepers Representing: Environment Pillar
Email: coletteoconnell@ymail.com

Nathanial Ademoye

Organisation: Redeemites Community Network Representing: Waterford City South Municipal District
Email: redeemites.oasisarena@gmail.com

Lynda O'Shea

Organisation: Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre
Representing: Social Inclusion Pillar
Email: lyndamac9@gmail.com

Peter O’Rourke

Organisation: Waterford Older Persons Council
Representing: Comeragh Municipal District
Email: peterjorourke@btinternet.com

Garret Wyse

Organisation: Waterford Older Persons Council
Representing: Comeragh Municipal District
Email: peterjorourke@btinternet.com