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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

MOTION NO.11

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this Area Committee calls for a meeting on anti-racism issues and the production of anti-racism stickers for community events and businesses and that someone from SDCC Community section attend and this be ready to be rolled out for the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21st March 2023 (following on from previously agreed bussiness of 77222 , 48615 , 47614 , 46460 , 45911 , 45709).

REPORT:

SDCC Community team work with Community Partners across SDCC on an ongoing basis to develop appropriate anti racism and social inclusion programmes. The Community team are currently developing action plans with Community Centres and social inclusion events are a key element of local action plans. Such events may align with the UN international day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.  Please note that the area community officer for Clondalkin is Bernadette Kaluzny and all community centres in the area are served by assigned Community Officers.  We are committed to encouraging local partners to run events that promote social inclusion, integration and welcome new communities to access community centres and services. Should a wider local community network be involved in Anti Racism events and require support please contact the Community team to access supports.