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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)

Monday, November 15, 2010

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor M. Corr

"To ask the Manager to give a report on the success or otherwise of the organised bonfire in Fettercairn ie did the exercise prevent further illegal bonfires in the area and to indicate the possibility of replicating this event in other areas for next Halloween?"

REPLY:

The Fettercairn organised bonfire was arranged by the Estate Management staff in conjunction with the Fettercairn Residents Committeee, staff from Parks and Environment, the Gardai and Civil Defence. The location of the bonfire was changed this year to Butler Magee Park in order to include and allow easier access by more residents in the area.  A disco was organised in the Community Centre from 2-5pm for local children who then made their way down to the bonfire. 400 residents attended. Entertainment included drummers, a balloon maker and goodie bags for the children.  

The number of bonfires in the County are being assessed at present and a full review of the event will take place to determine its effect on reducing the impact of bonfires in the area. This will allow the Council to make informed decisions for next Halloween