COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

MOTION NO. 20

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

"That this Area Committee calls on the Chief Executive, that given the demand for the development  of Sports Facilities, the proposed yearly sports capital programme and limited land available, that South Dublin County Council develop a sports facilities strategy for the area."

REPORT:

South Dublin County's Development Plan 2016-2022 contains the following action under Community Infrastructure:

"To prepare a comprehensive study during the lifetime of the Plan to examine existing facilities, club structures, demographic data, and other information to identify future needs for sports and leisure development on the County as developed through the LECP."

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; such as the Sports Capital Grants.

The Council has fostered a partnership-type approach with the clubs in its administrative area and this is demonstrated in the administration of the Sports Capital Grants Scheme. Public Realm will continue to work with the Community Section in this regard and will also work with them in the preparation of the study as outlined in the Development Plan action above.