Sculpture too expensive for Ennis Town council

ENNIS Town Council doesn’t have the resources to fund an expensive piece of sculpture in honour of victims of abuse but efforts will be made to source funding elsewhere.
A report from Town Clerk Eddie Power said that after advertisements were placed seeking submissions, two were received. One was from Barry Wrafter, but Mr Power felt that the council wouldn’t be able to fund what he proposed.
“At the December meeting the Executive was requested to obtain full costings on the piece proposed by Barry Wrafter. Having regard to present limitations on finances the council is not in a position to fund these proposals at present. It is recommended that the council consider the placing of a commemorative plaque at an appropriate location as a demonstration of solidarity with all those who suffered in the religious industrial schools and Magdalene laundries.”
Councillor Paul O’Shea said that attempts should be made to get money from alternative sources. He proposed seeking funds from other bodies, which the council may match.
He was supported by Councillors Johnny Flynn and Michael Guilfoyle. The three are to look for other sources of funding over the next number of months and to report back to the council later in the year.