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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, October 12, 2015

QUESTION NO.25

QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That this Council ask the Chief Executive to consider assisting local schools with the "Bulbs not Bonfire" as this had proved to be a success in previous years and would complement the councils efforts in raising awareness.

 REPLY:

The Council proactively supports safe Halloween initiatives, which includes the  "Bulbs not Bonfires" scheme.

In 2010, following a prolonged period of bad weather, and in order to support communities and create awareness of bulb planting, Council staff went out on site to assist with planting bulbs in Finnstown.   Public Realm staff ploughed area, children dropped / planted the bulbs in the ground, and Public realm reintated the ground.

While current resources limit such engagement on a grand scale, the Council will liaise with schools in the Social Credits Scheme to establish interest in a similar type educational approach to bulb planting.  Where such interest exists, Public Realm will assist with advancing the programme.