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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 09, 2019

QUESTION NO. 20

QUESTION: Councillor Alan Edge

In the light of concerns raised by environmental groups concerning the environmental impact of large scale helium balloon releases, can the Chief Executive set out what the policy of the Council is towards such events?

REPLY:

There is currently no policy in place in SDCC to address such balloon releases.

However, SDCC encourages the use of biodegradable materials at any type of event.

If the members agree, a policy in relation to this issue may be added to the agenda of the Environment, Public Realm and Climate Change SPC for consideration.