COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE
Monday, May 23, 2016
HEADED ITEM NO. 13
HEADED ITEM: A. Mills
APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE CAPITAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME FROM CLUID HOUSING ASSOCIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF 13 DUNMORE PARK, KINGSWOOD, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24.
REPLY:
The following report will be presented to Council in June 2016 with an application for approval of Section 6 grant in the form of a mortgage to Cluid Housing Ass for acquisition of 13 Dunmore Park, Kingswood, Tallaght, Dublin 24:
Application For Financial Assistance Under The Capital Assistance Scheme From Cluid Housing Association For The Purchase Of 13 Dunmore Park, Kingswood, Tallaght, Dublin 24.
On 19th March 2015, the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government advised all Local Authorities by Circular Housing 15/2015 of its intention to progress a limited programme of acquisitions to be funded from within the overall 2014-2016 capital funding provision for the Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS).
In response to the Department's Circular, an application was received from Cluid Housing Association for a grant in the sum of €289,050 under the Capital Assistance Scheme in respect of the purchase a property at 13 Dunmore Park, Kingswood, Tallaght, Dublin 24. The Association is an approved Voluntary Body under Section 5 of the Housing Act, 1988.
The property is a two bedroom bungalow. The property will be used to accommodate people with a disability from South Dublin County Councils housing list allowing them to live independently and receive support from Cluid Housing Association if required.