COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

QUESTION NO. 17

QUESTION: Councillor B. Bonner

"A group of local artists and craftspeople is seeking to establish a co-operative in order to help them to produce and sell their work.  What support is available for them?"

REPLY:

The Arts Office will meet with the co-operative to confirm their programme objectives and requirements and will look to assist the group in developing a proposal for the Arts Office and other possible funders.

As the first stop shop for enterprise and business in the County, LEO will connect the group with the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society who specialise in the establishment of co-operatives.  Once established and clear about their objectives and needs, LEO can then use its range of financial, advisory and training supports to assist the development and growth of the co-operative to support and sustain jobs.  In particular, they will be eligible to apply for financial grant assistance and would benefit from a mentor specialising in the craft sector. We will ensure that LEO Business Advisors guide them towards these and other relevant supports.