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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, April 23, 2018

QUESTION NO. 16

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive to confirm what arrangements are in place in respect of proposed allocations of new housing accommodation units becoming available in Tallaght West; will he present an update in the matter and also confirm the schedule being followed?"

REPLY:

"Social Housing is allocated in line with the Allocation Scheme adopted by Council.  An increased number of social housing units will become availabe in 2018 as a result of the Council's construction programme, Part V's, acquisitions and units provided by AHBs as well as a turn around in the Council's and AHB's own existing housing stock.  In allocating these units, the Council will recognise the need to achieve a balance in allocating dwellings between the needs and preferences of applicants, the wellbeing of existing tenants and the community as a whole, and the need to make the best use of the social housing stock in the South Dublin County admnistrative area. 

The Council is currently undertaking a review of its transfer lists and when complete will have an updated list from which to work from when offering transfers to existing tenants.  South Dublin County Council has recently commenced a Housing Needs Assessment in accordance with Sections 3 and 21 of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2009 which will provide up to date information on the needs of those currently on the housing lists.

The Housing Allocations staff are aware of all timelines for each development in West Tallaght and throughout the County and working with the construction and maintenance sections to ensure a speedy turn over once properties come available."