COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TERENURE-RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE 2

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

QUESTION No. 6

QUESTION: Councillor M. Árdagh

"To ask the Manager for an update on the Sheltered Housing at Kimmage Manor?"

REPLY:

It is assumed that the question relates to the proposal  for the provision of 51 units of sheltered accommodation at the site of the former Eircom Training Centre, Wainsfort Road, Terenure.  It is envisaged that the units will be managed on behalf of the Council by a Voluntary Housing Association with the relevant expertise required to manage such a facility.

It is proposed that the sheltered units will consist of the following:

13 No. 2 Bedroom 4 person units

22 No. 2 Bedroom  3 person units

15 No. 1 Bedroom 1/2 person units

 1 No. Caretaker unit

While each suite is a self contained unit, with dedicated kitchen, bathroom and living area, the project will also incorporate shared facilities including a communal dining room and kitchen, laundry service, medical treatment room and specially equipped assisted bathrooms.  The facility is designed to allow elderly persons maintain their independence for as long as possible, while providing in-house care facilities as required.

Members will be kept informed of further progress in due course.