COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, November 23, 2015

QUESTION NO. 15

QUESTION: Councillor M. Duff

"To ask the Chief Executive to make a report regarding the proposed Modular Housing Initiative and to detail if there are plans to erect any in the Tallaght area?"

REPLY: 

The Minister for the Environment community and local government has advised that the Government has approved the delivery of 500 units of modular housing for homeless families across Dublin.

The aim is to have an initial 22 units in place by December with a further 128 units to follow through a fast-tracked procurement. 350 units will then be provided through a national procurement framework overseen by the office for Government procurement.

The Dublin authorities will agree an proportionate distribution of the 500 units.

Modular housing accommodation is to offer a greater level of stability for families while move-on options to long-term independent living are identified and secured.  In addition it is envisaged that such arrangements will facilitate a more coordinated needs assessment and support planning for access to all required services, including welfare, health and housing services. 

Dublin City Council began the accelerated restricted procedure on the 20th October 2015 through e-tenders for the erection /installation of  22 no.3 bed - 5 person 2-storey, rapid delivery housing units by Mid December 2015. South Dublin County Council will be monitoring progress of this initiative and should be more informed by this process. No decision will be made on sites pending the outcome of this process