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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SDZ, LAPS AND PLANNING PROJECTS

Thursday, January 23, 2020

MOTION NO.56

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff

That this Council call on the CE to ensure that Sports Facilities for Senior Citizens, such as Lawn Bowls, Outdoor Gym Equipment, Pitch and Putt, are provided for within the heart of the Town Centre Local Area Plan, to encourage a Healthy Lifestyle.

REPORT:

Section 5.3.6 of the Plan states 'Support shall be given to established age friendly facilities, and in particular, to ensure that the needs of the elderly are appropriately considered in relation to the continued development of Tallaght' and it is considered appropriate to add further text.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the motion be amended and adopted as follows:

Add text to Section 5.3.6

• 'support shall be given to the provision of sports facilities which are appropriate for all age groups, including senior citizens, such as outdoor gym equipment, etc.'