COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

MOTION NO. 15

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this committee supports Clondalkin Equine Club that serves a wide area of Clondalkin and are alarmed at recent media reports of possible closure, we commit to writing to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and the Minister for Agriculture and request they work together to ensure the necessary funding of €60,000 PA is committed to annually.

REPORT: South Dublin County Council is currently working with the Clondalkin Equine Club and the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine in relation to the ongoing needs of Clondalkin Equine Club. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine is aware of the funding difficulties that the Club is currently experiencing. If the motion is agreed letters will be issued to the Ministers. Responses, when received, will be circulated to the Committee Members.