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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 08, 2019

QUESTION NO. 24

QUESTION: Councillor Alan Hayes

Can the Manager explain the criteria used in deciding the locations of free public events in the County, such as the current Park Life Family Fun Days  in Tymon, Corkagh and Griffeen Parks and can he also confirm if other locations will be given the opportunity to host such events over the next year, including Waterstown Park and Collinstown Park.

REPLY:

Public parks and open spaces are made available to community groups for free events on receipt of written permission from the Council.

Applications to use Council parks for events must be made in advance on the official form which is available from the Council's Public Realm section publicrealm@sdublincoco.ie

Information required with each application includes the following:

• Name of Park.
• Date of Event.
• Details of the event
• Time of arrival and departure from the Park including set up and tidy up.
• The number of people attending the event. If more than 100 people are expected to attend, a safety management statement is also required; a template is provided by SDCC.
• Details of any vehicles that will be used.
• Traffic Management Plan (if necessary)
• Public Liability Insurance for €6.5 million, with specific indemnity for South Dublin County Council is required. Documents confirming adequate insurance cover for the event must be submitted to the County Council 10 working days before the event takes place.