“That this Committee support a firm outline for the facilitation of a free and/or subsidised targeted swimming classes in the County as part of a cost-of-living alleviation programme and essential life-skill education for young people and vulnerable adults following the motion that was passed at the Council meeting held on 13^th March 2023.”

“That this Committee support a firm outline for the facilitation of a free and/or subsidised targeted swimming classes in the County as part of a cost-of-living alleviation programme and essential life-skill education for young people and vulnerable adults following the motion that was passed at the Council meeting held on 13th March 2023.”

The following written reply was supplied in advance of the meeting by Gerard Reardon, Principal Sports Officer:

Fingal County Council are working with Swim Ireland, the National Governing Body for the Aquatics in Ireland, to explore ways in which the Council can support swimming opportunities for the citizens of Fingal.  In line with this, an agreement has recently been reached between the Council and Swim Ireland to appoint a “Get Fingal Swimming” Officer for the county.  Once this officer is in place, the Council will work with Swim Ireland and this newly agreed co-funded Swim Officer to determine how the Council can best support swimming classes across the county, working with all relevant partners.   

Gerard provided the following update to the members:

The closing date for the position of the Fingal Co-Funded Swimming Officer is 2^nd April 2023. After this date Gerry hopes to have a further date to provide to the Committee.

The Motion was proposed by Cllr Onwumereh and seconded by Cllr Walsh