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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 09, 2013

QUESTION NO 22

QUESTION: Councillor E. Tuffy

To ask the Manager for a report on the provision of financial support for Festivals in the County in 2013, and how monies have been allocated? 

REPLY:

As part of the Annual Budget process the Council makes provision for anticipated requests for financial support for festivals.

A range of festivals have evolved into annual events from themed festivals such as Bealtaine to local festivals such as in Lucan, Tallaght, Clondalkin etc. and the level and type of the Councils support depends on the concept of the event, target audience and stakeholders.

The allocation of support to festivals varies from direct financial contribution to festival organisers to payment for certain activities/ marketing associated with the festival. Staff from various Council Departments are also involved in the  planning, advice and direct running of certain festivals. For the outlay involved these events provide social and cultural benefits for our communities and also benefit the local economy.