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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 22, 2014

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor M. Genockey

To ask the Chief Executive how many window and door replacements have been carried out in the county this year, how many are planned for the rest of the year and how long is the average waiting list for such replacements?

REPLY:

This programme commenced in 2010 and by the end of 2013 718 houses had their windows and doors replaced. A further 74 have been replaced up to end of August of this year, another 19 are in progress and 22 are with the contractor for pricing.  It is anticipated that there will be sufficient funds for another 35 to be completed by end of year, which will bring the total for 2014 to 150.  This programme is operated on a case by case basis and by date order of application, the rent account being either clear or tenant adhering to an official arrangement for a minimum period of 6 months and having no anti social issues.  it should be noted that the list is live and added to each year through tenant contact.  Priority is also given to applicants with serious medical conditions.  The average waiting time is approximately 3 years but can be affected by any of the above factors.