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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 08, 2022

QUESTION NO. 15

QUESTION: Councillor E. Murphy

To ask the Chief Executive if there are any plans for outdoor markets and outdoor entertainment for the spring and summer in Dodder Valley Park, Firhouse and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPLY:

The food and craft market at Corkagh Park took place over 8 weeks in September and October 2021 and was run as a trial. The market was well received, and worked well where it was located. A review in underway with regard to arranging a similar type of market in 2022.

There are a number of criteria which are used to determine the suitability of a site for a farmers / outdoor market including site location, footfall, parking and toilet facilities, as well as composition and diversity of the market, demand for and pricing of produce and the interaction with surrounding businesses. Insurances are also an issue. In addition, farmers or street markets are very vulnerable to weather conditions, in particular, wet and windy weather. There are no immediate plans to host an outdoor market in Dodder Valley Park.

Separately, the Local Live Performance Scheme (Phase 3) is currently open for applications from performers and producers to present indoor or outdoor performances on or before the 30/06/22. Applications may include performances in public parks and Civic amenities.  Applications are being accepted via https://submit.link/KY