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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That this Committee recognises the huge contribution of Clondalkin Men's Shed and in order for them to grow and recruit more men that this Committee gets a report on Clondalkin Men's Shed for discussion that includes options for funding available to do up and supply the containers at Mayfield and to ask what SDCC can do to support this and also on the site on Orchard Lane, to include an estimated timeframe and to include any other options for Clondalkin Men's Shed."

REPORT:

The Community Team is actively working on assisting the Clondalkin Men's Shed with securing a premises and sourcing funding for the potential purchase of an appropriately sized porto cabin (slightly smaller size suggested by SDCC architects) for the site at Mayfield. Although 40ft porto cabins can be sourced as donations, the 40ft porto cabins are too large for the Mayfield Site. The Clondalkin Men's Shed are applying for funding from the Age Friendly Alliance whose remit is to assist older groups. This funding may help the Clondalkin Men's Shed secure a portion of the funds needed to purchase an appropriately sized porto cabin for the Mayfield Site.

The legal process for lease back of the Orchard Lane premises is currently active between the legal representatives from both sides namely Kelland Homes and South Dublin County Council. However, due to queries raised on title, it is possible that the finalisation of the lease back may take some further time. The Community Team will be happy to work with community groups, including the Clondalkin Men's Shed, who wish to utilise the space when the lease if finalised.

The Community Team has also contacted the ETB (who currently manage the Old Technical School on Monastery Road) to find out about a space for the Clondalkin Men's Shed. Once we receive a reponse, we will let the members know if there is any availability.