COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTON/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Friday, December 18, 2020

MOTION NO 12.

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

To request that the Chief Executive to advise this committee on the latest status regarding Griffeen Community College and sale of land for their permanent site. To include details of size, location and any additional amenities such as outdoor facilities etc. If management could make a statement on the matter.

REPORT:

Discussions are ongoing between South Dublin County Council and the Department of Education and Skills in regards the disposal of land for the development of a secondary school campus within the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone.The provision of a playing pitch within the proposed campus site have formed part of the discussions held with the Department.

Terms and conditions relating to the sale of the lands need to be finalised between the Council and the Department and then signed off by the Chief Executive. For the disposal to proceed further the members at a full Council Meeting will have to authorise the disposal subject to the provisions of Section 183 of the Local Government Act, 2001 and in accordance with Section 211 of the Planning & Development Act. The members will be provided with a Section 183 Report detailing the terms and conditions of the proposed sale at least 10 days before the date of the Council Meeting

If the members approval is granted instruction will then be issued to the Council’s Law Agent to engage with the Chief State Solicitors Office to complete the required legal documents and to transfer title to the Department in accordance with the terms and conditions approved by the members.