COMHAIRLE CONTAE FHINE GALL
FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL
BALBRIGGAN/SWORDS AREA COMMITTEE MEETING
(Services B – Strategic & General Matters)
THURSDAY 11th October, 2018
ITEM NO. 16
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Question: Councillor B. Dennehy
"To ask the Chief Executive, in light of the huge success the Rush Annual Air
Show has become in recent years, to extend the current supports and aid Fingal
County Council provide in running the event and work with the local Air Show
organisers to promote and extend the event to its full tourism potential as the
County Air Show similar to the Bray annual Air Show."
Reply:
The Council has supported the Rush Air Show and the Rush Harbour Festival
under its Events Financial Scheme of Assistance over the last two years, whilst
also promoting the event both in its event calendar and across its social media
platforms.
The Council will engage with the Rush Air Show committee with regard to:
1. Assisting with advice and guidance for the event
2. Adding value by exploring the tourism potential of the event
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