Rural Conference

24/02/2004

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The Future of Rural Communities in South Dublin

South Dublin County Development Board was established in March 2000 with the objective of providing joined up government at local level. The Board has devised a strategy entitled: “South Dublin—A Place for People” in order to give effect to its mandate.

And its about all the people….. not just urban, but rural as well..approx. 5% of the population live in rural areas, which makes up 58% of the land area of the county, and is largely devoted to agriculture.

In order to focus on and seek solutions to the issues facing our rural communities, the Board is organising this Conference…see attached.

In a comment, the Chairperson of the Board, Cllr John Hannon said:

“It is important that our rural communities survive and prosper. To do so, we must ensure their long-term viability through the adoption of policies that enable them to live in their own communities. Pushing them into our new urban developments is not the answer. With recent changes to EU agricultural policies, it is essential that we look anew at how best to revitalise the rural economy. The best way to protect the scenic Dublin Mountain area is through those who live and work there”

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Cllr John Hannon, Chair, SDC Development Board

Tel: 01 414 9000; Mob: 086-2577213; or email: jhannon@sdublincoco.ie