COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor M. Duff, Councillor P. Kearns, Councillor Alan Edge

H3 Objective 7: To add the words 'and people leaving Direct Provision'.

REPORT:

The motion seeks to add words into Housing Policy 3 Objective 7 as follows:

From: ‘To ensure that those with specific housing needs, such as older persons, persons with disabilities, homeless persons and Travellers, are accommodated in a manner appropriate to their specific needs.’

To: ‘To ensure that those with specific housing needs, such as older persons, persons with disabilities, homeless persons, Travellers and people leaving Direct Provision, are accommodated in a manner appropriate to their specific needs.’

It is noted that should motion 71411 be agreed H3 Objective 7 would be amended in its totality to read:

‘To ensure that those with specific housing needs, such as older persons, persons with disabilities, homeless persons, Travellers and people leaving Direct Provision, are accommodated in a manner appropriate to their specific needs and in a timely fashion.’

Recommendation

It is recommended that the motion be amended such that H3 Objective 7 reads:

‘To ensure that those with specific housing needs, such as older persons, persons with disabilities, homeless persons, Travellers, and people leaving Direct Provision are accommodated in a manner appropriate to their specific needs.’