COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Tuesday, September 01, 2009

MOTION NO. 63

MOTION: Councillor D. Looney

Addendum to 1.3.3.iii Older People - paragraph now to read (addendum in italics);

1.3.3.iii Older People

South Dublin County has a small, but growing, number of older people. The proportion of the population aged 65 and over increased from 6.3% in 2002 to 7.2% in 2006. The Housing Strategy proposes to cater for this group with the continued provision of appropriate housing including sheltered housing close to community facilities and public transport. Good design is also important in creating a safe and barrier-free environment which is easily negotiable by older people. It is furthermore the policy of the Council to ensure adequate development of appropriate commercial and community facilities and public transport in population centres with higher proportions of older people.

REPORT:

The National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007-2016 recognises the distinct groups in society- Children, People of Working Age, Older people, People with Disabilities and Communities and the needs of each in terms of achieving social inclusion.  The lifecycle approach places the individual at the centre of policy development and delivery by assessing the risks facing him or her and the supports available at key stages of their lives. The Draft Development Plan will seek to achieve the aims of the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion and to adopt the lifecycle approach through its policies and objectives.

Manager’s Recommendation:

 It is recommended that this motion be adopted with the following amendment;

It is furthermore the objective of the Council to ensure adequate development of appropriate commercial and community facilities and public transport in population centres with higher proportions of older people.