Feb 23, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardDublin City Council Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee engaged in a comprehensive discussion regarding the Hotel/Motel Tax revenue allocations and fund balance policy. Key topics included the history and background of the tax, the composition and management of Fund 232, and the financial frameworks for partner organizations such as Visit Dublin, the Dublin Arts Council, and the Historical Society. Staff presented benchmarking data comparing local revenue to regional peers. The committee reviewed proposals for establishing a 50% fund balance policy to ensure financial stability and discussed future agreement terms for partner entities, focusing on transparency, consistency, and fiscal discipline.