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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

MOTION NO. 12

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this Area Committee requests that SDCC work with Clondalkin Autism Friendly town committee in making Clondalkin an Autism friendly town.

REPORT:

Our community department welcomes the motion regarding collaboration with the Clondalkin Autism Friendly Town Committee. We recognise the importance of creating inclusive communities and would like to confirm our ambition for the entire administrative area to become autism friendly.

We have already engaged with subject matter experts to identify best practices and develop a comprehensive approach. Initially we will pilot the autism-friendly scheme in Templeogue. This pilot will allow us to assess the practicalities of implementation, gather key learnings, and refine the approach before extending the programme to other areas across the county, including Clondalkin.

We acknowledge the excellent work already undertaken by local groups such as the Clondalkin Autism Friendly Town Committee and look forward to building on these efforts. We are committed to working collaboratively with local communities, stakeholders, and advocacy organisations to ensure the initiative is inclusive, sustainable, and impactful.

By taking a phased and informed approach, we aim to create a more accessible and supportive environment for all residents, particularly those with autism, across South Dublin County.