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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, July 14, 2025

QUESTION NO. 36

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

To ask the Chief Executive to comment on the intended protocol for presidential hopefuls who look to SDCC for a nomination and ensure that that the protocol does not allow the promotion of hate towards refugees / asylum seekers or members of the LGBTQ+ community or any other community?

REPLY:

As agreed at the Council's Organisation Procedure and Finance Committee meeting in May 2025 a protocol will be in place for those seeking nomination for the Office of President. The protocol will include the types of behaviour that will be unacceptable including the use of offensive, threatening or inappropriate language or language that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, age, race, religious belief or membership of the Traveller Community.