People centred roadmap sets out vision for modern, inclusive and accessible digital services across County Meath. Meath County Council has launched its Digital & ICT Strategy 2030, a forward looking roadmap setting out how digital transformation will support the delivery of modern, efficient and inclusive public services for citizens, businesses and visitors across County Meath.
The strategy recognises that digital technology is now a core enabler of local government, shaping how services are designed, delivered and improved. Central to the strategy is a strong commitment to accessibility, inclusion and choice, ensuring that as digital services expand, alternative channels of access remain available, and no one is left behind.
Welcoming the strategy, Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Cllr Wayne Harding, said: “This strategy sets out a clear and inclusive vision for how digital innovation can support our communities, strengthen our local economy and enhance engagement between the Council and the people of Meath. It supports better decision making, improved transparency and more responsive services, while recognising the diversity of our county and ensuring that digital progress benefits everyone.”
The strategy has been informed by extensive consultation with members of the public, staff and elected members, ensuring that digital priorities reflect local needs and lived experience. It also aligns with national objectives, including the ambition to have 90% of applicable public services available online by 2030, supported by strong governance, cyber security and data protection.
Speaking at the launch, Kieran Kehoe, Chief Executive of Meath County Council, said: “The Digital & ICT Strategy 2030 provides a clear and ambitious framework for how we will use technology to support modern, responsive and inclusive local government. Digital is no longer a standalone function, but a core enabler of how we deliver services across the organisation.
“This is a people centred strategy. While we are expanding digital services, our focus remains firmly on accessibility, trust and choice, ensuring that citizens, businesses and visitors to Meath can engage with the Council in ways that suit them best.” Built around four core themes – Digital Services, Digital Workforce, Digital Systems and Digital Communities – the strategy focuses on improving the customer journey, simplifying processes, supporting digital skills and innovation, and enabling digital access and connectivity across urban and rural areas.
Simon McCabe, Head of Information Systems at Meath County Council, added: “This strategy is about using technology as a catalyst for better services and better outcomes. By simplifying processes, improving the customer experience and using data intelligently, we can deliver more joined up, efficient and secure services for those who live in, work in and visit County Meath.” The Meath County Council Digital & ICT Strategy 2030 is available view at www.meath.ie/digital.
Pictured above, L to R: Information Services Project Leader at Meath County Council (MCC) Liz Quinn, Chief Executive of MCC Kieran Kehoe, Deputy Chief Executive of MCC and Director of Services Fiona Lawless, An Cathaoirleach of MCC Cllr Wayne Harding, Head of Information Systems in MCC Simon McCabe, Broadband Officer at MCC Cormac McCann.
