Ms Siobh?n Maher:

Of the straightforward planning applications, there might be four or five a year. As for partnership ones, where there is engagement with the local authority, there are upwards of 40 applications, ranging from community groups and transition year teachers to professional street artists, people who paint in an ad hocmanner and visiting artists. The process is same for all the local authorities. Applicants are granted exemption from planning on the basis of a partnership with the city council in appropriate space.