Clare County Council yesterday ruled out the need to hold auditions for the 17 musicians who have applied to busk at the €31.5 million Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience.
Project leader Ger Dollard confirmed yesterday that busking licences were to be offered to the 17 who recently completed interviews with the council.
Mr Dollard said: "We have met and interviewed all 17 applicants and have been very pleased with the approach of the applicants and the genuine interest in having a properly managed busking scheme at the Cliffs of Moher.
"We are satisfied that the applicants represent a good mix and will result in a very positive addition to the visitor experience. On the basis of the information at the interviews, we do not see it as necessary to proceed with auditions at this time but reserve the right to do so at a future date.
"The experiences gained during the 2007 season will allow the council [ to] review, with the licenced buskers, the overall operation of the scheme for future years. We are now proceeding to offer licences to those who applied and will meet again with all 17 in advance of the 2007 season and agree operational arrangements. I am very confident that the overall scheme will work particularly well."
Mr Dollard also revealed that the council had made progress in relation to court proceedings on evicting unlicensed traders and buskers at the site.
