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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

MOTION NO. 165

MOTION: Councillor Yvonne Collins

Economic Development and Employment: That this Council shall support, when it is safe to do so, festivals, particularly off season festivals, as a key driver for tourism growth.

REPORT:

Bullet no. 5 under Economic Development and Employment section of the CE Report recommends strategic direction which promotes and facilitates the sustainable growth of South Dublin’s tourism offer in both urban and rural areas. The importance of tourism infrastructure, the hospitality industry and the very significant tourist attractions in the county are a source of pride to the local authority and those who live and work in the county.  

Under this recommended direction, the Draft County Development Plan can continue to support the Tourism Strategy for the county and provide policy to promote tourism. The detail of such policy will be considered during the plan preparation process. It is considered that the motion is addressed under the above provisions. The organisation of festivals for tourism growth however is outside the influence of the County Development Plan. 

Recommendation:  It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment. This type of policy provision can be considered as part of the draft plan preparation on foot of the CE Strategic Recommendation (See Part 3) page 31 as follows: 

‘Promote and facilitate the sustainable growth of South Dublin’s tourism offer in both urban and rural areas, including by improving active travel opportunities for people to access these destinations.’