“That the Chief Executive present a report on the role out of QR codes across the County located at/on locations of Historical, Heritage, Commemorative sites to provide the background to the site and to explain its significance while also linking similar sites in the area.”

“That the Chief Executive present a report on the role out of QR codes across the County located at/on locations of Historical, Heritage, Commemorative sites such codes to provide the background to the site and to explain its significance while also linking similar sites in the area.”  

A written report was provided as follows:

QR codes can be an effective tool in communicating knowledge and of improving the level and quality of visitor’s interaction with heritage. Heritage interpretation is complex and QR codes and other interpretation tools should be used in context and integrated with relevant projects, ideally when a Heritage Audit with community contribution has been undertaken and specific outcomes, themes and content identified.? 

For example, the use of tappable signage & QR codes are being trialled as a direct outcome of the Donabate-Portrane Heritage Audit. The website has been designed, photographs attained from community members, locations identified, map and graphics designed, and the physical posts and plaques procured and are scheduled for installation. The outcome of this project, part of the CE Innovation Fund grants 2023 will inform the future roll out of similar projects. 

The Heritage Officer was unavailable to attend this meeting and it was agreed any queries or questions would be taken back for clarification.

The Motion was proposed by Councillor Boland and Seconded by Councillor Hopkins.

The Motion was AGREED.