COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

MOTION NO. 14

MOTION: Councillor R. Nolan

That this Area Committee, on behalf of the 142nd Esker Troop in Lucan, find a permanent home for this scout group.

They are facing multiple issues constantly. Their main issues are not being able to store equipment, hold events for our youth members, and at present they can only secure a venue for no more than a one year rental contract. They are a growing troop of 30 Beavers scouts aged 6 to 9. 32 Cub scouts aged 9 to 12. 24 Scouts aged 12 -15. 15 Venture scouts aged 15 -17 and 5 Rover scouts aged 18 plus as well as 16 Scout leaders. They also have a huge waiting list which is as good as closed due to our above issues . 

They would greatly appreciate any help that you could give to us in sourcing a more permanent venue or ideally a site where we could build our own Den.

REPORT:

The Local Community Development Officer will make contact with the Scout Troop to discuss their needs and see what assistance may be offered.

The issue of finding suitable and affordable locations to operate has been a concern for a lot of Scout Groups not just in this County but nationally. The nature of scouting activities and especially the storage demands for the equipment they require often leads to practical issues and a major barrier to the sharing of space with other local community groups.