Welfare Area Pilot in Dublin City-Centre

A pilot Welfare Area at Foster Place, College Green, was launched to provide support for festive revellers and night-time economy users. Open from 11pm to 4pm on the weekend of December 20th, 21st, and 22nd 2024, the Welfare Area offered immediate assistance for first aid or anyone needing help after a night out. Staffed by trained medics and security, this initiative was part of Dublin’s commitment to a safer, more enjoyable night-time experience. Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, highlighted that this pilot was a step towards a permanent Welfare Area in the city centre.
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Safe & Sound Campaign:
Promoting Responsible Nightlife in Dublin

Dublin City Council has launched the Safe & Sound Campaign as part of its Night-Time Economy strategy, aiming to create a safer, more respectful nightlife experience across the city. As the Christmas season approaches, the campaign encourages residents and visitors to enjoy Dublin’s nightlife responsibly.

Night-Time Economy Advisor Ray O’Donoghue highlights the importance of safety and community, urging everyone to “enjoy nights out while being mindful of others and the city.”

Previous nationwide campaign initiatives include Bystander Training, empowering safe intervention in challenging situations, and the Safe Gigs Programme, promoting inclusivity in entertainment venues. Safe & Sound is a collaborative effort to foster a respectful nightlife culture in Dublin and beyond.

Culture Night Late

Culture Night Late was presented by The Arts Council in partnership with the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Night Time Economy Taskforce to offer audiences a greater diversity in their Culture Night experience late into the night, and to encourage more-inclusive and innovative late-night arts events suitable for a range of audience types into the future.