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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

MOTION NO.23

MOTION: Councillor V. Casserly

This committee calls on the manager to review the use of one-year lease, particularly their impact on long-established community groups such as Lucan Harriers in securing grant funding. Could the manager explore longer lease arrangements where appropriate.

REPORT:

In general terms, EETD grant leases on land for a period of 99 years as this gives groups sufficient legal interest in the land to leverage grants and capital.

Where SDCC are granting a licence, this is generally for a shorter period such as an annual licence. Annual licences enable us to better manage the demand for the particular facility.