COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That the Chief Executive writes to the Italian Ambassador and/or consular officials requesting that in the eventuality of Lucan House ever being vacated by the Italian State and put for up for sale or lease, that this Council, on behalf of the local community, and in the interests of heritage and tourism, should be given first option on the purchase or lease of Lucan House and its environs, with a view to enhancing and protecting the already extensive Liffey Valley area under public management. Any correspondence should reflect the warm relations between Lucan and successive Ambassadors, their families and staff over the years, and reaffirm our appreciation of their valuable contribution to Lucan life, our gratitude for their continuing generosity in providing regular access to the local community and to  emphasise our continued welcoming of their presence in Lucan as long as they wish to remain here."

REPORT:

If the motion is approved a letter will issue to the Italian Ambassador conveying the sentiments of the Committee and when a response is received the Committee will be notified accordingly.