COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

MOTION NO. 1

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

"That this Committee debate the feasibility and possibilities of providing “step-down” type accommodation for over 55s who wish to adopt a lifestyle that allows then downsize to meet their needs but who wish to continue to reside within their own community."

REPORT:

At present there are 767 applications on list for a transfer to alternative accommodation, of these 57 are Tenants of 55years+ (including 19 of 65years+)  who would downsize to one bedroom accommodation primarily from three bedroom accommodation.  In accordance with The Council's Allocation Scheme older persons of 65 years+ are awarded a priority status for suitable accommodation.  The Council has older persons dwellings peppered throughout the County and specific complexes in Jobstown, Neilstown and Liscarne.  FOLD Approved Housing Body provides older persons dwellings in it's developments at Whitestown Way, Tallaght and Fortfield Road, Terenure, there are no current vacancies 

The Council must also take cognisance of those on the Housing List of 55 years+, currently 395, who are residing in private rented properties in the main, often shared accommodation.  A recent Ministerial Directive instructed at 50% of allocations must be to those with Homeless/Medical circumstances for a six month period up to 26th July 2015 at present the Council has two of the three vacant older persons dwellings designated to Homeless older persons.