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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, October 10, 2022

MOTION NO. 11

MOTION: Councillor Peter Kavanagh

This County Council declares South Dublin to be a Fair Trade County, and commits to establishing a fair trade committee of elected representatives, community representatives and local businesses to adhere to the aims of Fair Trade Ireland.

REPORT:

If this motion is passed South Dublin County County will explore the feasibility of a designated Fair Trade County to fully understand the implications of meeting the requirements of Fair Trade Ireland from an operational and cost perspective for the Local Authority itself and the wider implications for local businesses. As part of this, the Local Authority will engage with South Dublin Chamber to explore the roles, responsibilities and governance arrangements associated with the estbalishment of a fair trade committee.