COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, May 04, 2010

MOTION NO. 49

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

That SDCC identify a site for a Islamic Cultural Centre as follows- The Proposed Islamic Cultural Centre will cater for the Cultural & Educational needs of the rapidly growing Muslim community in Lucan area.   It will work towards establishing a conducive environment for promoting cross cultural understanding, racial Harmony, Mutual Understanding and appreciation of all religious views  in Ireland .   To Conduct Classes teaching major Ethnic Languages for the benefit of Muslims  as well as the community at large.      To provide a  platform for organizing and providing  due space for Cultural events / festival celebrations .   To provide  adequate services for  Funerals &  last rites  as per the Islamic faith.   Help and assist new Muslim residents in Lucan into settling and integrating into the community and act as a mentor for fledging associations between communities.   To   facilitate  the development of  Of Moral & family values and instill the ethos of cultural ideology within the community.   Provide a designated and authorized area for Congregation regarding the Religious & Cultural requirements for the Muslim Community in Lucan.   To work in conjunction with the South Dublin County Council voluntary and statutory sector bodies and local residents in order to raise the profile of the community as  more socially active and participant.

REPORT:

It is considered more appropriate for the Council to introduce a policy which addresses the need of the diverse religious needs of the County’s Population as indicated in M 41 proposed by Councillor Catriona Jones.

Manager’s Recommendation:

It is recommended that this Motion is not adopted.