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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

MOTION NO.2

MOTION: Councillor S. Moynihan

To call on the Chief Executive to make provision for a business park/centre to support SMEs that are not start-ups in the LEA.

REPORT:

The Masterplan for the Grange Castle West lands sets out our Design Approach as follows:- The park will target high employment generating uses and provide opportunities for links between foreign direct investment and small and medium sized enterprises. This strategy is based on the ‘anchor plus’ model where development is stimulated by large ‘anchor’ tenants who offer long term stability for the park. They will act as catalysts for the creation of a business community within the park. SME’s and start-ups will also be catered for and this combination will create a diverse business ecosystem that encourages innovation and growth. 

Furthermore, it is intended to develop a County Economic Strategy this year and to inform the strategy, all sectors of business and their future needs will be assessed. The Council will set out strategies to best support and develop all sectors of business in the County for the next 5 years.