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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, January 13, 2020

QUESTION NO. 11

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what actions he is taking to support Community Centres in our County who are facing challenges with regard to rising insurance costs; will he appreciate the concern of many in respect of the matter and will he make a statement.

REPLY:

Community Centres in the County are managed by independent local voluntary management companies and are legal companies in their own right, independent of the Council and established as Companies Limited by Guarantee.

The management companies utilise a wide range of funding opportunities and supports on offer from a broad range of sources from the Council and also some central government departments to supplement locally generated funds in order to meet the running costs of the facilities.   Boards of Management of Community Centres are also encouraged to take part and apply for funding assistance to help with the delivery of a variety of local community events.

The Council's Community Services Department is available to advise, assist and support the management companies of all centres in the County as well as recognising the commendable efforts and volunteerism in managing community centres to support delivery of a wide range of community activities and services for local residents.