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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this Area Committee expresses its disappointment and concern that the recently announced programme of funding for Tourism development in the County failed to include an allocation to fulfil the aspirations of the Brittas Community as provided for in the current (QDP 12 SLO1) and two previous Development Plans , and explains how and when SDCC will meet QDP 12 SLO1?

REPORT:

The Council acknowledges the concerns expressed by the Area Committee regarding the absence of a specific allocation for Brittas under the recently announced tourism funding programme and recognises the long-standing aspirations of the Brittas community as reflected in QDP 12 SLO 1 and previous Development Plans.

From a Tourism Unit perspective, the recent programme of tourism funding was targeted at projects where a clear feasibility and delivery framework is already in place. The tourism-related elements of QDP 12 SLO 1, including the potential development of a tourism and leisure facility at Brittas Ponds, are dependent on the completion of the Planning and Tourism Study provided for in the Development Plan. In the absence of this study, the Council is not yet in a position to define or advance a specific tourism project for Brittas to a stage suitable for inclusion in the current funding programme.

The Council confirms that the Planning Department has commenced early baseline work towards the advancement of QDP 12 SLO 1, in this regard it is proposed to commence a study of the water and waste water capacity in the area this year.

The Tourism Unit will continue to work with the Planning Department as this process progresses to ensure that the tourism potential of Brittas is fully considered.