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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

QUESTION NO.  10

QUESTION: Councillor B. Bonner

"What is the current status of the old RIC Barracks in Clondalkin Village?  Is it being handled under the derelict sites provision?  Does this mean that the building might come into the ownership of the Council?  In this event, would it be possible that the building might be used by local community groups?" 

REPLY:

A Section 11 Notice was served by registered post to the address on file for the registered owner (currently in absentia) and in accordance with the prescribed legislation requested the owner to maintain the site, keeping it clear of rubbish and safe and secure. The notice was also affixed in a conspicuous position at the site on 10th October, 2017. 

The expiry of this notice will be 21st November, 2017.  After 21st November 2017 the site will then be re-inspected and the report will determine the course of action required, including whether the site should continue to be monitored under the derelict sites provision.  It is therefore premature to refer to any potential vesting of the site under the Derelict Sites Act 1990, as amended. (It should be noted that all previous vestings have taken place in collaboration with the Housing Department, and those properties have been taken into housing stock to support the Council's Housing Strategy).

The Land-Use Planning and Transportation Department along with the Council's Architectural Conservation Officer will continue in their efforts and will continue to monitor the site while liaising directly with the Derelict Sites Section, Environment Department in this regard.