Street traders, most of whom are women, are indelibly associated with the inner city
Dublin City Council must reconsider its decision not to issue street trading licences for Monday’s Olympic homecoming event, according to Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon.
Deputy Gannon, who is the party’s Spokesperson for Sport and a TD for Dublin Central, said:
“The inner city is a street trading community and, as we celebrate our heroic Olympic champions, it is important that the essence of this community is upheld.
“Special trading licences are usually given out for homecoming events and Monday’s celebrations should be no different.
“Street traders, most of whom are women, are indelibly associated with the inner city and have been working in the area for decades. Their exclusion from what will be an amazing homecoming event is deeply unfair.
“I have written to Dublin City Council today urging them to reconsider this decision and provide licences to those street traders who have sought them.”