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Motion in the name of Councillor Dermot Lacey (attached).

 

 

Meeting: 29/07/2021 - Protocol Committee (Item 5)

5 Motion in the name of Councillor Dermot Lacey calling on Dublin City Council to pass a resolution declaring itself to be a LGBTIQ Freedom Zone (full details of the resolution attached). pdf icon PDF 25 KB

Minutes:

The Committee welcomed the motion and reaffirmed their commitment to equality for all members of the LGBTIQ community. The Lord Mayor was supportive of the motion and expressed her desire to extend awareness of LGBTIQ issues beyond Pride week. She informed Members that she would report back in September with proposals in relation to Pride Pedestrian Crossings, Park Benches, Library Webinars and round table discussions with representatives from the LGBTIQ community.

 

The Manager also agreed to investigate protocols surrounding the erection of posters by groups espousing discriminatory views.

 

Order: Motion agreed and recommended to Council.