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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 10, 2021

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor William Joseph Carey 

That this council agrees that in response to the trading restrictions imposed by government, that holders of casual street-traders licence should be offered reduced fees of 50% or more for the coming year. This motion takes cognisance of the fact that Dublin City council have already agreed to such a measure and this motion is also considered, in light of, the council's response to question 6 at Council meeting Jan11th 2021. Also, that such measures remain in place whilst trading restrictions are imposed by government and that the council seek a similar response from government on behalf of licence holders as those business that have been compensated by way of rates waiver.

REPORT:

Throughout 2020 and in to 2021, South Dublin County Council has 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 in relation to Covid 19 Pandemic.

Casual Traders are issued licences for a calendar year or part thereof. As there was limited impact on their ability to trade, it is not proposed to compensate casual trading licence holders specifically.

It should be noted that extensive supports are available from the SDCC Local Enterprise Office for small businesses in the county.

The Council has received reports of unauthorised Casual Trading taking place at a number of locations around the County. These matters are being investigated and followed up by the Planning Enforcement section.