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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 27, 2017

QUESTION NO. 5

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive if he is aware of the recent announcement that there will be no parade or festival on St Patricks Day this year in Tallaght; will he appreciate the view of many that a major population centre like Tallaght should have celebrations for the local community; will he detail efforts which his Community Department has made to assist in this regard and will he make a statement?"

REPLY:

"St Patrick's Day Festivals like all the local Community Festivals in the County are run and organised by a local voluntary organising committee. 

The Community Services Department  and the local Community Development Teams have the role of providing advice and support to these local voluntary committees as requested and this may also lead to providing some funding supports. Where it is appropriate local Community Development Team staff may sit of these voluntary driven committees, for example if a new festival is just being established and a high level of support for a specific timeframe is required.

The Community Team met with the previous organisers and some elected representatives regarding a 2017 event and outlined the supports, including financial support, available.  This group decided not to go ahead with organising an event in 2017.

Should another group come forward, the Community Team are available to meet with and advise them."