COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, November 13, 2017
QUESTION NO.23
QUESTION: Councillor F. Timmons
To ask for a full report into Fire safety for older and Vulnerable people in our County what efforts are being made by South Dublin County Council and what is the cost of same? How many smoke alarms will be available and how to people apply?
REPLY:
South Dublin County Council is making smoke alarms available to vulnerable and older residents of the county free of charge. This year’s allocation of alarms is to fit 2 alarms in 250 homes. Alarms are fitted with a 10 year long-life battery and do not require connection to mains electricity.
This initiative is funded by the Department of Environment, Community and Local Government.
The scheme was advertised in local newspapers on the 26th October 2017 and on the Council website and on social media, and posters will be displayed in the Council’s community centres.
The application form is available on the Council’s website, alternatively interested persons can ring 01-4149270 or email comdevof@sdublincoco.ie for an application form.
This scheme is not available to tenants of South Dublin County Council. Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis.