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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor P. Cosgrave

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Manager give a report on the discussions between the Council's Parks Department and Ballyroan Scouts 14^th Troop regarding extending their existing Den area into Marian Park."

REPORT:

The Ballyroan Scouts 14^th Troop requested a meeting with the Council to discuss a proposal to extend the area of their current building plot into the adjacent open space.  The purpose of this proposal would be to allow for enhanced activities to be undertaken in larger Den area.  A meeting was arranged and a discussion on the idea was held.  Following this the Troop provided some information to the Council on their land ownership. 

Whilst the proposal is regarded as a good one the Council cannot enter into an arrangement with the club at present that involves the transfer of an area of the open space. The reason for this is that the open space, whilst is has been maintained by the Council for over 25 years, the title to the land itself has not been legally transferred.

The Council is currently endeavouring to pursue the transfer of title.

A further report will be presented to the Elected Members on progress in the matter.