City Council denies busking is in danger

DUBLIN City Council has denied claims that it’s proposing to ban busking in the capital’s main streets. 

A large banner making the claim was displayed recently in the city centre but the council says its position on street performance has not changed.

Bye-laws covering street performers were introduced earlier this year and a review carried out in October found they were working “reasonably well”. However, the council is considering a number of amendments to address what it describes as “certain weaknesses and omissions” in the legislation.

“We are committed to encouraging and preserving street performance,” a council spokesperson said. “The proposed changes reflect issues that have arisen during the last six months and we are confident that they will strengthen the bye-laws further without introducing over-regulation.”

Full details of a public consultation process on the proposed amendments to the bye-laws will be published after a council meeting on December 7.