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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, January 16, 2012

QUESTION NO. 2

QUESTION: Councillor C. Bond

To ask the Manager to outline if possible details of events to be held within the county to celebrate St Patrick's Day?

REPLY: Preparations to celebrate St. Patrick's Day are underway across the County although it is a little early to be able to supply precise details. It is proposed to stage a celebratory event in Tallaght Stadium once again following last years success and the Council's Community Team will be, as always, supporting and advising communities across the County who wish to mark the occasion of the National Holiday.

It is important to strike a balance that includes a substantial community and business involvement as well as good quality entertainment. Given the current financial constraints, it will be a real challenge to mark the occasion in an appropriate manner, but the benefits of the celebrations will not be overlooked. As well as giving the community a morale-boosting lift, St. Patrick's Day celebrations across the County generates a significant positive ecomnomic impact which is very welcome at this time of year.