COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

QUESTION NO.9

QUESTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

That the CEO give an update on Motion 1 that was agreed by the Area Committee in December 2023 in respect of Council support for the establishment of a sister's shed in Lucan, including the steps taken to ensure that all members of the committee are kept informed contemporaneously of any developments and meetings that involve use of resources of the Council and if he will make a statement on the matter.

REPLY:

As was agreed at the ACM, the Community Officer assigned to the area engaged with the community with the existing women's group to determine their level of interest and how best to proceed with the establishment of a Sister Shed in the Lucan area.

The Community Officer contacted the existing Sister Shed organisation and discussed the need for a Sister Shed in the Lucan area. We were delighted to hear that some women were already meeting and on their own accord and our level of support to this point has been in an administrative capacity.

The Sister Shed is a standalone organisation, as such, South Dublin County Council cannot issue invitation to events which we have not been involved with.

We will however keep the ACM informed of future events, and we will invite all members to any events which we fund or ones which we organise.