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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, February 22, 2021

QUESTION NO.16

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive to detail actions he proposes to promote the Council's recently adopted Downsizing Housing Policy"

REPLY:

The Council's Downsizing Policy will be promoted through a number of channels, including:

SDCC Website, Social Media, contact with Approved Housing Bodies. The Housing Department will also work with the Council's community development department in identifying suitable groups where presentations can be made regarding this new policy.  The groups would include groups such  as active retired, mens sheds, older persons sections within sports groups and clubs,  and Tus Nua, the Council's older persons council.  

The Council will complete analysis of current transfer applicants and tenants who are currently in properties that are too big for their needs and promote the policy to these group.

Finally, the Council is currently in the process of appointing an Age Friendly Officer, who will lead this initiative and be available to support applicants throughout their journey.