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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 11, 2023

MOTION NO. 9

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this Council look at how the motion agreed at the County Development plan below can be made a reality be rededicating an existing space or allocating a new space in our county  to support and facilitate the provision of a memorial park of remembrance for all survivors of the Mother and Baby and County Institutions.

REPORT:

As part of making the County Development Plan, a motion was agreed by Council and the following objective has been included in the adopted County Development Plan.

Chapter 8 - Community Infrastructure and Open Space - Section 8.7.6 Play Facilities - COS5 Objective 26: To support and facilitate the provision of a memorial park of remembrance for all survivors of the Mother and Baby and County Institutions.

To date no location has been identified. The Council will consider suitable locations for an appropriate commemoration. In the first instance will seek advice from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.