COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor P. Foley

Cathaoirleach's Business

"What is the timeline for each of the stages of the social housing development going in behind Owendoher Haven?  What is the criteria for those who will to be getting the houses? Some of the traveller's accommodation in Owendoher Haven is in drastic need of an upgrade.  Are travellers being considered for the houses going in?"

REPORT:

"A cost plan is currently being prepared for submission to DHPCLG with a view to obtaining approval to proceed to tender in respect of the forty number social housing units proposed at this location. Tender documentation has been prepared and once approval of the Department has been received, the proposal will proceed to tender.

The units, when completed will be allocated in accordance with the Council's Housing Allocations Scheme. Some families have sought transfers to the housing when completed and these will be considered in the context of allocations in accordance with the Scheme."