COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, June 08, 2020

QUESTION NO.1

QUESTION: Councillor William Joseph Carey

To ask the Chief Executive if casual traders will be compensated for their licence fee as a result of the Covid -19 lockdown depriving them of their ability to trade or If in the case of those who pay their fees quarterly or bi-annually will they be offered extended  coverage for time lost instead ?

REPLY:

In advance of phase one lifting of Covid 19 restrictions nationally, South Dublin County Council engaged with Casual Traders that hold licences in respect of the Council's designated Casual Trading areas. The Council will continue to engage with licence holders with a view to facilitating their continued trading in a safe manner, subject to compliance with relevant national guidance.