COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
QUESTION NO. 4
QUESTION: Councillor T. Gilligan
"To ask the Chief Executive to give an update on the facilities in the creche in Clondalkin Civic Offices?"
REPLY:
South Dublin County Council carried out a public competitive process for the provision of creche facilities in Tallaght County Hall, and Clondalkin Civic Offices. Oakview Lodge Ltd. was awarded the contract on April 1st, 2019, which resulted in a change in operator.
While the tender document specified the provision of services required, it was only when the transfer process began that information came to light, which resulted in a need to review service provision in the Clondalkin service.
The changes made resulted in dissatisfaction for some parents, but were necessary to improve the service and to ensure service compliance with all Childcare regulations. Parents were regularly informed of changes to service provision.
The Clondalkin service is currently reconfiguring its space to comply with Childcare regulations and ensure an excellent standard of service, with works due to be completed this autumn.