Yep, there’s a crackdown.
On sandwich boards.
Dublin City Council is looking at removing sandwich boards from Dublin streets. The Restaurants’ Association of Ireland is now looking at seeking legal advice after being notified of the move.
The council is particularly looking at banning them from being placed outside protected structures and at locations within Dublin’s Architectural Conservation Areas.
Many popular restaurant spots land in these areas including Drury Street, South William Street, and George’s Street, with there being 23 areas in total.
As well as a ban in these areas, Dublin City Council want to implement a charge of €630 a year to restaurants who advertise on boards outside of the 23 locations, too.
Adrian Cummins, CEO of the Restaurant Association of Ireland, said of the move:
“While we do want regulation with regards to sandwich boards on streets, this is another tax-collecting measure by Dublin city council.
“Businesses are asking themselves the question ‘Where does their rates go and how are those rates being spent in Dublin at the moment’.”
However, Dublin City Council said it’s the “biggest issue facing mobility” on the city centre streets.
