COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

MOTION NO.11

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

Cathaoirleach Business

Councillor Fair Pricing Structure for Lucan Swimming Pool This committee requests that the Chief Executive further examine the pricing structure that Aura has set for Lucan Swimming Pool, ensuring it is fair and accessible to all community members rather than targeted at specific cohorts. A fair baseline price should be established, and if Aura wishes to offer additional discounts, they may do so once a more realistic rate is in place. This approach will support Lucan residents in accessing this important facility equitably.

REPORT:

Aura Leisure were awarded the tender for operating Lucan Pool and the prices they are providing are what they deem necessary to make it a viable operation.

Following on from a motion at the April Lucan, Palmerstown, Fonthill and North Clondalkin ACM a letter was issued to Aura Leisure expressing the concerns of the Elected Members and the community and asking for a response.

A response from Aura was circulated at the October Area Committee meeting in which they stated that their pricing and rates for Aura Lucan Leisure Campus are comparable with those charged by Aura in the other local authority owned facilities across the country, all of which they operate on a commercial basis, and are in line with comparable commercial facilities in the Dublin region

We are continuing to engage with Aura about their proposed price structure and expressing the views of the elected members and the public and will continue to encourage them to look at the feasibility of offering some concession prices . Aura are aware themselves that specific cohorts of customers and members need additional support to facilitate their access to swimming facilities.