COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, May 12, 2025

QUESTION NO. 19 (a)

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed report on the Community Insurance initiative launched by Minister Richmond, which allows Local Authorities to obtain insurance for Tidy Towns through a partnership between Irish Public Bodies (IPB) Insurance and local authorities.?

REPLY:

On 1st April 2025 Irish Public Bodies in association with the Local Authorities launched a comprehensive insurance policy that will provide insurance cover for Tidy Towns groups. Such groups transform their local community by collecting litter, planting trees & flowers, taking care of parks & other natural areas, and are incredibly valuable to their communities. The insurance scheme was piloted in a small number of local authorities. It is currently being rolled out in South Dublin. SDCC are very excited to introduce this new initiative. A copy of the Insurance Information pack is attached. The Environmental Awareness team will go through this new initiative with each of our Tidy Towns groups over the coming weeks. A meeting with each Tidy Towns group is currently being scheduled by the Tidy Towns Liaison Officer.  

Eligibility Criteria for Insurance Coverage:

Coverage is automatically provided to any voluntary TT group that meets all of the following conditions:

  1. Primary Purpose: The group’s main activity is to enhance and sustain the appearance and environmental quality of the community’s public spaces.
  2. Geographic Area: The group operates within the catchment area of the Local Authority.
  3. PPN Membership: The group is a registered member of the Public Participation Network (PPN).