COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

QUESTION NO. 3

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"To ask for an update on requested signage that will show Clondalkin is a Fairtrade town?"

REPLY:

Fáilte Ireland is presently developing specifications to procure design and installation of visitor wayfinding and directional signage to attractions and Villages around County Dublin.  South Dublin County Council are represented on a Visitor Orientation Strategy Group guiding this process.

As this is a regional project for all of Dublin, we are awaiting its outcomes and recommendations before continuing with delivery of the South Dublin Village Wayfinding Programme and local attractions signage in Clondalkin and other towns/villages in the County.

Stickers, banners and other promotional material are being procured on behalf of Clondalkin Fairtrade by the Local Enterprise Office.  Upon receipt these will be forwarded to the Clondalkin Fairtrade group for their use.  In addition, the Local Enterprise Office and the Sustainable Business Programme Manager in South Dublin Chamber will liaise with the Clondalkin Fairtrade group to support their ongoing promotional campaigns where appropriate.

The promotional material can be used to promote specific events, e.g. Fairtrade fortnight, and proposals in this regard can be discussed with Corporate Services in respect of Council buildings as the requirement arises.  However, it is not Council policy to put in place permanent signage for any events/campaigns etc. on Council buildings.