COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

MOTION NO. 9

MOTION: Councillor B. Bonner

"This committee supports the Clondalkin Men's Shed in its search for a premises.  It acknowledges the excellent work done by the group for the community and the extent to which participation in Men's Shed groups is good for the community and for the Men's Shed members themselves. 

This committee asks for an update on the status of the Apartment which was set aside for community use at Orchard Lodge, Orchard Road.  

This committee has also supported the idea of the Men's Shed using this space as long as other groups are accommodated.

Also, what is the update on the porta cabin at Mayfield. 

Lastly could the community department investigate the possibility of the Men's Shed being accommodated in the Old Technical School on Monastery Road.  It currently houses Youth Reach but I feel that it is under utilised.   

I feel that the Men's Shed would be a good match for Youth Reach in any case."

REPORT:

The Community Team is actively working on assisting the Clondalkin Men 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 Shed are applying for funding from the Age Friendly Alliance whose remit is to assist older groups. This funding may help the Clondalkin Men Shed secure a portion of the funds needed to purchase an appropriately sized portco 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 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 Shed. Once we receive a reponse, we will let the members know if there is any availability.