COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

QUESTION NO. 1

QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"To ask for a report into plans for Step Down accommodation for over 55's willing to surrender a Council House?  - report to include how to apply for Step Down and does the resident get a choice where to step down to?"

REPLY:

The Council sought expressions of interest from Approved Housing Bodies for the design, support and delivery of housing with low to medium level of support for older people for three sites in the Tallaght Area.  The chosen Approved Housing Body will be required to develop a feasibility study and detail designs while will then be progressed through the Part 8 Planning Process.  The proposed units will be primarily for existing Council tenants and those meeting the age criteria on the Council's waiting list.  Consideration will be given to the application process when the schemes have progressed to at least Part 8.