COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE
Monday, April 23, 2018
MOTION NO. 5
MOTION: Councillor C. O'Connor , Councillor D. Richardson, Councillor M. Genockey
"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive for a report on the sod turning ceremony at Tallaght Stadium on 22nd March last which was attended by the Mayor and asks why members of the Tallaght Area Committee were not invited to what was clearly a significant event celebrating a major Council spend which was strongly supported by members of the TAC and will he make a statement."
REPORT:
"The sod turning attended by the Mayor, along with some Council officials, as well as representatives from the construction company who are building the stand, ABM, was just held as a photo opportunity on 22nd March 2018, to mark the occasion of the commencement of construction of the new South Stand at Tallaght Stadium. I can assure the Members that there was no formal speech or reception, as it was all very low key. The sod turning had been cancelled twice previously due to poor weather conditions and the photographs were organised quite quickly to just mark the occasion of the commencement of construction.
The Members of the Tallaght Area Committee can be assured that no slight whatsoever was intended, in the Members not being present on the 22nd March. It is intended that the opening of the stand, once fully completed, will be suitably marked , and which will acknowledge the very welcome support of the Members in bringing this major piece of infrastructure to fruition. As the Members rightly state, this is a major Capital spend by the Council and will be a major part of the development of Tallaght Stadium for many years to come.
I can assure the members of the Committee that no slight was intended, and the support of the Members is appreciated and acknowledged."