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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor M. Ward

"This Committee commends the work by the North Clondalkin Community Development Programme over the Halloween period that see approximately 1043 children and adults engaged in 7 events over the Halloween period in North Clondalkin. This committee asks that the Chief Executive allocate additional funding for 2019 events."

REPORT:

Community Services provided funding and support for a total of 19 voluntary Community Groups across the County this Halloween to put on a wide range of Family Friendly Pro-Social Community Events.

All 19 voluntary community groups including the North Clondalkin Community Development Programme, are thoroughly commended for their efforts and commitments to organising local fun activities to celebrate the Halloween Season.

The Council's 2019 Budget includes provision within the wider Community Village Festivals Annual Budget to continue to provide similar support and funding of Voluntary and Community Groups in the organisation of these local events to help celebrate Halloween in a pro-social family friendly manner.