COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

MOTION NO.11

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Cathaoirleach's Business

This motion requests that the Department of Education examine the introduction of a specialised school in the Lucan area, similar to St. Rose's in Tallaght, as part of the new schools being developed in Adamstown or Clonburris. Given the projected population growth in Lucan and the challenges parents face in accessing schools on the other side of the county, such a facility would serve the needs of local children with literacy difficulties. The growing population in South Dublin County Council would warrant this consideration.

REPORT:

The motion request, namely for the Department of Education to examine the introduction of a specialised school in the Lucan area, similar to St. Rose's in Tallaght, as part of the new schools being developed in Adamstown or Clonburris, will be raised at the next quarterly meeting with the Department of Education by the LUPT Forward Planning section.

With regard to Clonburris SDZ, the Department of Education is progressing school development as demand emerges in the SDZ - a new primary school permitted under SDZ22A/0011, located off Thomas Omar Way, is currently under construction and will comprise of a 16 classroom school with an additional 2 classroom Special Educational Needs Unit.

With regard to Adamstown SDZ, the amendment application (SDZ24A/0013W) to the permitted primary school at Tandy’s Lane as granted under SDZ21A/0001 was approved in June 2024.  The amendment application includes the relocation of the SEN to the northern edge of the building, a new south facing SEN garden and a dedicated SEN set down on the eastern side.   This large-scale project is currently at Stage 2a (Developed Sketch Scheme).