COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

That this Area Committee, following the unnecessary clear felling of a newly planted forest on the grounds of Coláiste Chillian, Nangor Road, Clondalkin, by the builder contracted to construct a new primary school there, agrees that SDCC will take this into consideration when awarding any new contracts to for the construction of social housing, given that the builder, (Name Supplied), is also one of the main builder of social housing for SDCC in the area.

REPORT:

The contract for construction of a new primary school on the grounds of Coláiste Chillian, Nangor Road, Clondalkin is a matter for the Department of Education and any queries in relation to works carried out on this project should be referred to this department in the first instance. 

Noting the request, South Dublin County Council must adhere to the legal framework of national and European Union (EU) regulations when awarding contracts for the construction of social and/or affordable housing.