COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 09, 2018

MOTION NO.4

MOTION: Councillor M. Murphy, Councillor B. Leech, Councillor K. Mahon

“ Management have reported in the “South Dublin County Council Rent Scheme 2018” report that , “ A €10 per household discount applies to dwellings where occupants are 65 years and above.  The discount will no longer apply with effect from 31/12/18.”

This represents a retrograde step in the existing rent differential scheme.  Members note that this has been taken by executive decision and call on Management to reverse their decision to end this provision.

Councillors will not note report and oppose any attempt to pursue arrears arising through non-payment or inability to pay this increase, or any attempts to subsequently diminish local authority services to tenants based on non- payment or inability to pay this increase. 

Given alternative options open to South Dublin County Council to raise funds through rates and the necessity for substantial funding for Local Authority Housing, management should withdraw this decision."  

REPORT:

The Differential Rent Scheme was revised in 2017 and this is an executive function. It was brought to the Housing SPC for noting. However following discussion at the Housing SPC it was agreed that the €10 discount would apply for 2017 and 2018 only.

In terms of the 2018 Differential Rent Scheme the only changes from the previous year are the availability of rent statements at https://rents.southdublin.ie and a free South Dublin Rent App made available for tenants.

South Dublin County Council will review the Differential Rent Scheme annually and will be brought to the SPC for noting.