Do I need to pay a fee when making a request under the FOI Act?
Whilst there is no fee for the initial FOI request, the Council may apply search, retrieval and copying fees, subject to thresholds set out in the Act. Please see the attached document entitled 'Freedom of Information Fees' for more info.
Other Charges
In line with Section 27 of the Act, charges may be applied for the time spent finding records and for any photocopying costs incurred in providing the material requested. Fees will not be charged in respect of personal records, except where a large number of records are involved. Fees for search, retrieval and copying of records are set in accordance with Statutory Instruments No 484 of 2014 as follows:
€ 20 per hour of search retrieval
€ 0.04 per sheet for a photocopy
€ 10 for a CD Rom
Fees and charges paid by money order or cheque should be made payable to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
Reductions and Waivers
A fee in respect of search, retrieval and copying of records will be waived where the cost does not exceed €100.
Fee, Charges, Section 27, Reduction, Waiver, Search, Retrieval, Copying
Do I need to pre-book to swim at the Dún Laoghaire Baths?
No, you do not need to pre-book.
Do I require a Final Grant of Planning Permission before I submit my Commencement Notice?
Yes. Final Grant is required before a commencement notice can be submitted.
Commencement notice
Do Statutory Undertakers need permission for routine works in the provision/maintenance/overall of their facilities (e.g. Local Authorities, ESB, Telecoms, Iarnrod Eireann, Bord Gais, etc.)?
Generally, No. Refer to exempted development regulations for limitations.
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Do the artist pay for utilities?
No, utilities are paid for by the Council as part of our support for artists.
Do the Council have a specific need in terms of property size?
The Council will consider expressions of interest for 1-4 bed properties.
Do the council have to construct the foundations for headstones/kerbs?
Yes the council are solely responsible for the construction of the foundations.
Do you accept Seasonal Vendors?
Yes. Seasonal applications are for 3 months and applicants can only trade once in 12 month period. Seasonal applications are only for produce or products that have a seasonal growing or/and seasonal selling periods, such as fresh fruits and berries in the summer months and Christmas themed products in the winter.
If you are a seasonal vendor please specify which season you are applying for.
Do you accept Seasonal Vendors?
Yes. Seasonal applications are for 3 months and applicants can only trade once in 12 month period. Seasonal applications are only for produce or products that have a seasonal growing or/and seasonal selling periods, such as fresh fruits and berries in the summer months and Christmas themed products in the winter.
If you are a seasonal vendor please specify which season you are applying for.
Do you have to use the studio for the full duration? Can you go away for a few weeks?
You have solo use of the studio for the full duration of your agreed term. Artists can take a break from the studio, but you should be available and plan to make good use of this valuable studio resource during the agreed term. The agreed term cannot be extended to facilitate breaks.