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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 13, 2026

QUESTION NO. 21

QUESTION: Councillor J. Sinnott

To ask the Chief Executive to outline any plans to engage further with the Dublin Canvass project with a view to getting areas across South Dublin involved in public art?

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council welcomes the success of the Dublin Canvas project and recognises its positive role in enhancing public spaces and promoting public art across the county.

Building on the achievements of recent years, SDCC intends to continue engaging with the Dublin Canvas initiative, which operates annually from Spring to Autumn. The Council will support the ongoing transformation of graffiti-affected traffic light boxes through artist-led interventions that reflect local character and community identity.

Engagement with the project organisers is currently underway to identify suitable locations and to explore opportunities to expand the initiative into additional areas across South Dublin. This engagement aims to increase participation and broaden the reach of the programme.

SDCC remains committed to supporting community-focused public art projects that contribute to placemaking, civic pride and the overall quality of the public realm.