COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 13, 2021

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor Carly Bailey

That South Dublin County Council amend the participatory budget process known as the '€300k Have Your Say' initiative by increasing the level of funding to €500k, once all Local Electoral Areas have had the opportunity to take part in the initial programme.

REPORT:

The 2022 annual budget for South Dublin County Council was adopted on the 18^th November 2021 in accordance with section 102 of the Local Government Act 2001. The annual budget sets out the income and expenditure necessary for the local authority to carry out its functions. The 2022 annual budget included a sum of €300,000 for the “€300k have your say” program with an additional €20,000 to facilitate a parallel program for youth initiatives under the auspices of Comhairle na nOg. The provision of additional funding for upcoming years will be considered as part of the preparation of future years budgets.