My second motion at July 17th MD meeting; ‘That the council provide an update on the progress of the €2million redevelopment of the Riverbank Arts Centre, announced in 2017 as part of the Creative Ireland programme funding provided under Department of Arts and Culture Capital Scheme 2016-2018.

Report issued by Ms S Kavanagh, Director of Service, Economic, Community and Cultural Development Department; ‘The Riverbank Venue Manager has advised that they are ready to tender for a design team for the project. The Venue Manager has also suggested that it would be timely to invite the Municipal District members to the Riverbank in September for a full update on the programme and the future plans for expansion. She will be in contact directly with the members to issue this invitation.