COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
MOTION NO.8
MOTION: Councillor H. Farrell
Given the imminent large population increase expected in the greater Lucan area (including parts of Adamstown and Clonburris SDZ's) which has yet to be built, I am calling on the Manager to develop plans or funding (or to flag existing, external sources of such funding with Councillors) dedicated to creating linkages between existing and established community groups in the older parts of Lucan, with the newer communities and groups, in order to share experiences, create linkages and friendships, explore collaborations and cultural richness, and overall enhance both newer and older communities.
REPORT:
The designated Community Officer for the Lucan area continues to engage with all community groups and community centre managers to support collaborative and integrated approaches to community development. She is available to meet with existing and emerging groups, to assist in progressing new initiatives and to advise of available funding support.
The work of the Community Development Team is supported by a range of funding streams, including Community Development Grants and Community Events and Festival funding. These funding streams have increased over the past three years in response to population growth. The team provides support and guidance to groups in making applications and also highlight relevant external funding opportunities to other grant schemes, where appropriate.
The Council is monitoring population growth and the distribution of community facilities within the area and is working to identify future needs to ensure adequate resources are in place to meet increasing demand. An audit of existing community facilities is also being undertaken to ensure the most effective use of existing assets and to inform future planning.