COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

MOTION NO.  5

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

Cathaoirleach's Business

"That this Committee requests that Tidy Towns in Newcastle and Clondalkin are paid grants as soon as possible and this Committee is given a report on both that explains the delay in getting grants."

REPORT: 

As part of a review of Tidy Towns funding processes, the Community Department has sought updated governance documentation including details of committee membership, updated financial details and a breakdown of planned expenditure from all groups that have applied for funding in 2021.

Payment is being processed for the Newcastle Tidy Towns group following receipt of all relevant documentation but, as of 15th November, the Clondalkin Tidy Towns Group who have been provisionally approved for €7k funding, have yet to submit a tax clearance certificate from the group to complete payment processing.

As the Elected members will appreciate, due diligence and assurance of the proper governance of all groups in receipt of funding from the Council are reasonable and non-negotiable conditions for payments being made.