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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

QUESTION NO.16

QUESTION: Councillor H. Farrell

To ask the Manager for an update on any plans for additional creches, gyms or other community resources planned for Adamstown in 2026.

REPLY:

Dear Cllr. Farrell,

To date two childcare facilities with a combined capacity for over 200 childcare spaces have been provided within the Adamstown Planning Scheme. 100 childcare spaces have been granted in St Helen’s (under planning Register Reference SDZ23A/0017), and the development is under construction. It is anticipated this will be operational by Q3/Q4 2026 and it is our understanding that an operator has been secured.

Planning permission was granted (SDZ24A/0034W) for a residential development and a creche (100 childcare spaces) within the Tandy's Lane Village Development Area. It is anticipated by the developer that this will commence construction Q2 2026.

An application was lodged in December 2025 (SDZ25A/0050W) for a mixed-use development in Adamstown District Centre which includes a 1,000sqm, childcare facility, this would equate to approximately 200 childcare spaces. A decision is pending on that application. In total, the Scheme requires a minimum of 600 childcare spaces.

In relation to other community resources, an application for Adamstown civic building (SDZ26A/0003W) has been lodged, which includes a library (this element has secured funding through the URDF) and enterprise centre. In addition to this and contained within the application for the civic building, is a copy of a community equivalent/community gain proposal in lieu of the swimming pool/leisure centre. The package proposed includes the transfer of a site of c0.6ha on a prominent location beside the existing community centre, existing schools, in close proximity to the train station etc which has the potential to delivery community focused use in a well utilised area. In addition to this, the proposal includes 600sqm of library led public/community use, designed for public programmes, activities and events etc located on the middle floor between the library and enterprise centre within the proposed civic building.  Finally, the package includes the fit out of the enterprise centre. This community equivalent/community gain proposal in lieu of the swimming pool/leisure centre proposal will be reviewed, and due diligence is currently underway.

Construction on Central Boulevard Park commenced 03/02/2026 (anticipated 57-week construction period). The park will cater for a wide range of ages and interests, with distinct play and recreation zones, natural play areas, teen space including an informal basketball area/Multi Use Games Area, a boules space, and a callisthenics area.

We will continue to keep Elected Members updated on progress on upcoming social and community infrastructure.

Yours sincerely,

Stephen Willoughby

Senior Planner