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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

MOTION NO.16

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That this Committee notes that the Trust Agreement for the clubhouse at Griffeen Valley Park remains outstanding and requires finalisation by the three clubs involved.
Accordingly this Committee requests that the Chief Executive provide
(a) a clear update on the current status of the Trust Agreement
(b) a detailed outline of the steps required from the clubs to bring it to conclusion and
(c) the process that will immediately follow its submission including the preparation and progression of a new licence agreement.
 
This Committee also wishes to indicate its strong view that once the governance pathway is complete the future upgrade of the clubhouse must be prioritised as part of the Council’s planning for forthcoming capital programmes

REPORT:

The Trust Agreement is an agreement between the three clubs and is to be finalised and presented to the Council. Upon receipt of the agreed Trust Agreement, the Council will commence the process of putting a new or renewed lease in place between the Council and the three clubs. This process will be progressed in accordance with the Council’s standard legal and governance procedures.

The Trust Agreement is currently with the clubs for signing and it is hoped that the signed agreement will be received by the Council in the coming week.

On receipt of the required documentation, the Council will prepare a draft lease agreement in consultation with Legal Services and relevant departments. The proposed lease will be progressed through the Council’s internal approval, governance, and statutory processes as required. Subject to approval, the lease agreement will then be executed between the Council and the parties involved.