· Human Trafficking - Presentation from An Garda Síochána National Protective Services Bureau
Minutes:
In Memoriam
The Lord Mayor
extended her sympathies on behalf of the City Council to the
family
and friends of
Singer Songwriter Pete St. John who
died on 12th March. Pete
received a Lord Mayor’s Award in 2015 from then Lord Mayor
Christy Burke in recognition of his work as a world-renowned
songwriter, an international Ambassador for Ireland and his charity
work.
She also extended her sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues.
of former Councillor, TD and Senator Dr Dermot Fitzpatrick, father of Senator and former Councillor Mary Fitzpatrick who died Wednesday 23rd March.
Dublin City Council – St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Covid Memorial
The Lord Mayor thanked all those involved from Dublin City Council, An Garda Síochána and St. Patrick’s Festival for the organisation of a very successful St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival.
She also extended her thanks to Ray Yeates, Dublin City Arts Officer and everyone in the Culture Recreation and Economic Services Section of DCC for organising a very poignant Covid Memorial event in Merrion Square Park on Sunday 19th March.
Magdalene Laundries site
The Lord Mayor welcomed Cabinet’s approval for a centre of remembrance and research, an educational facility and social housing on the site of the former Magdalene Laundries site on Sean McDermott St.
Statement of Intent
Last Wednesday the Lord Mayor of Dublin, the Lord Mayor of Belfast, the Mayor of Liverpool Regional Area and the Mayor of greater Manchester signed a Statement of Intent to work collaboratively to develop practical approaches towards the realisation of net zero emissions across our cities and regions. Dublin’s contribution to this collaboration will be sharing expertise in district heating schemes.
Upcoming events
The Lord Mayor notified members of the following upcoming events in April:
· Sustainable Residential Development In Dublin Seminar 5th April in the Mansion House
· Implementing Trauma Informed Practice Seminar on Thursday 14th April in the Mansion House
· Dublin reads: Rumpus in the Round event on Saturday 23rd April in the Round Room to mark the UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day –a free family friendly book fair type day with lots of talks and activities with authors, illustrators and interesting figure talking about reading and what they read
· The Lord Mayor’s Charity Ball will take place on Saturday 30th April in the Round Room to support three chosen charities – Aoibhneas Women’s Refuge, Ruhama, supporting women and girls trafficked to serve the sex trade, and First Light supporting families that have suffered the loss of a child.
LáMor Gaeilge
On Sunday 1st May the Council in conjunction with Baile Átha Cliath le Gaeilge and Conradh na Gaeilge is organising our first annual LáMór na Gaeilge, a family-friendly Irish Language Day, in and around Parnell Square
Retirement
The Lord Mayor on behalf of the City Council extended her best wishes to Paul Clegg, Executive Manager, Planning & Property Development Department on his retirement after 48 years service to Dublin City Council.
Presentation
A presentation on Human Trafficking was given by Detective Inspector Daniel Kelly of An Garda Síochána National Protective Services Bureau. A detailed question and answer session followed.