COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

QUESTION NO.  8

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"To ask for an update report on Fairtrade signage for Clondalkin Fairtrade Town and stickers to promote Clondalkin as a Fairtrade Town?" 

REPLY:

Given the inherent principle of local business/community involvement, a Fairtrade campaign in the County that involves a range of measures including bringing local businesses, community groups and other interested parties together should be led by a local group who can develop an appropriate promotional and awareness campaign.  The Clondalkin Fairtrade group has been in contact with the Local Enterprise Office and an information session was arranged as part of Local Enterprise Week in March 2017.  However, it was clear at that stage that the local momentum and organisation was not yet there to advance the Clondalkin campaign. It is acknowledged that there have been delays in providing promotional material to the Clondalkin Fairtrade organisation which has not helped but this will be resolved imminently with material now ready to be supplied to local businesses and organisations which are supportive of the Fairtrade Movement in the Clondalkin Area.  In addition for Fairtrade Fortnight in 2018, Clondalkin Fairtrade Town Flags have also been sourced and will be displayed on the flagpoles located at Civic Offices, Clondalkin for the two week period of Fairtrade Fortnight.  The Local Enterprise Office will also support local events as required.  These activities, together with the work of the Clondalkin Fairtrade group should renew momentum behind the campaign.