COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 111

MOTION: Councillor P. Donovan

Section Community Infrastructure Policy 12 Open Space

That the manager considers a specific objective to develop a comprehensive Sports strategy which would work with Local clubs and groups to assess need, identify future growth plans so as to plan for additional requirements of these clubs

REPORT:

Response

South Dublin County Council’s Community Department has carried out some preliminary work on this matter in conjunction with Public Realm. The provision of additional facilities will require the availability of the necessary finances. Section 48 contributions will not finance all required facilities so financial assistance from national resources is essential.

The Council has fostered a partnership-type approach with the clubs in its administrative area and this was demonstrated during the recent call for funding under the Sports Capital Grants Scheme.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted.