Are dogs allowed at the Baths?
Yes, dogs are permitted at the Baths but they must be kept on a leash at all times.
The Beach Bye Laws will be reviewed and amended in due course to clearly define the position regarding dogs and other such rulings at the Baths.
Are playgrounds fun?
Yes they can be
Are the Council responsible for laying grass in Shanganagh?
Yes the council are responsible for the laying and cutting of grass in Shanganagh. Please contact the office at Dean’s Grange should you have any queries. Please note that it is cemetery policy not to lay grass until 1 year after an interment has taken place to allow for subsidence.
Are the facilities free to use at the Dún Laoghaire Baths?
Yes, the facilities are free to use.
Are there any accessible toilets at the Dún Laoghaire Baths?
Yes, there are accessible toilets called “changing places” for people with additional needs.
Are there any changing facilities on site?
Yes, there are changing facilities outside under the swimming shelter.
Are there any training opportunities on how to submit a tender?
For training opportunities in your own local authority please contact your Local Enterprise Office. A list of offices can be found here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Find-Your-Local-Enterprise-Office
Are there financial supports available to ratepayers in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council?
The Council operates the Ratepayer Support Scheme which provides for the graduated grant payments dependent on the level of rates with the grant varying from 8% to 14% of your rates bill.
Please note that this Ratepayer Support Scheme grant will be automatically applied to your rates account if your Rates Bill is €20,000 or less, and:
1. You are already Paying by Direct Debit ; or
2. You sign up to Pay by Direct Debit prior to 1st May; or
3. You Pay in full by 1st May.
In addition to this, the Local Enterprise Office promotes a range of financial supports to qualifying businesses based in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County. These include;
The Occupation of Vacant Commercial Premises Scheme which was established to encourage new businesses to occupy commercial premises, that have been vacant for a period exceeding 6 months. The Scheme is applicable to subject premises which have a rates valuation of no more than €60,000.
The Shop Front Improvement Scheme which is an initiative to improve the overall appearance of shop fronts and commercial properties that front onto public streets within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Business owners of existing independent shops in the County are eligible to apply for assistance. The Council will cover up to 50% of the shop front cost with a maximum allowable grant of €3,000 per applicant.
Details of these and other financial supports are available at https://www.localenterprise.ie/DLR/Financial-Supports/
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Are there plans to include a pool at the Baths?
Future development on the site can include an open seawater pool. During the renovation, a rectangular concrete void was left below the surface of the amphitheatre (lower deck) area, with a concrete lid covering it, allowing for the inclusion of a tidal pool at a later stage, subject to approval.
Are there public toilets at the Dún Laoghaire Baths?
Yes, there is a public toilet and accessible toilet inside the main building. The main building will open in Spring 2023. The nearest toilets are in the People’s Park.