COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
MOTION NO. 16
MOTION: Councillor B. Bonner
"Could a report be presented on the hiring out of Brú Chrónáin in the evening time. What guidelines are in place? Is the centre available to any individual or group? How much does it cost to hire the centre? What procedures are in place to ensure that the centre is looked after properly when it is hired out? Who makes the decision on applications for hire and what are the criteria? What are the insurance implications?"
REPORT:
The Happy Pear Café, located in The Round Tower Centre- Brú Chrónáin is available for hire outside of normal opening hours for private/corporate functions, meetings, parties and events.
There are a number of factors that determine the cost of private hire including:
- Duration of Hire (i.e. number of hours including setup and breakdown)
- Staff Costs based on number of total guests
- Catering Costs
The facility operators are responsible for ensuring that staffing levels are appropriate for the number of attendees at the event to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. It should be noted that food and drink are not allowed in the exhibition rooms in the centre and events are restricted to the Café, outdoor terrace and gardens only. The facility operators are fully compliant with the requirements for public and employer liability insurance.
A two week minimum notice period is required to book the venue and a 10% deposit is required in advance.
The facility operators are responsible for managing the hire of the café venue and reserve the right to refuse admission.
All queries regarding the hire of the Café Venue can be emailed directly to info@theroundtower.ie