COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 17, 2021

MOTION NO.

MOTION: Councillor Joanna Tuffy

To amend the word "elderly" to "older" in H1 Objective 5 (page 159) and in second last paragraph under 6.3 second last paragraph (page 161) of the Written Statement

REPORT:

This motion seeks to replace “elderly" with "older" in H1 Objective 5.

In addition, it also seeks to replace “elderly" with "older" on the third last paragraph of Section 6.3.

The proposed motion would result in the following amendments

From:

H1 Objective 5: To encourage the development of elderly persons/assisted living accommodation, where it is proposed that a site or a portion of a site is to be developed for elderly/assisted living accommodation a reduced percentage requirement in respect of social housing may be considered.

Paragraph 3 section 6.3

As set out under the Programme for Government (2020), it is recognised that a choice of living in appropriate housing, where possible, enables elderly people to remain in close proximity to their families and community while accessing health and age-related services. This approach has been incorporated into the various South Dublin County Council policy documents.

To:

H1 Objective 5: To encourage the development of elderly older persons/assisted living accommodation, where it is proposed that a site or a portion of a site is to be developed for elderly/assisted living accommodation a reduced percentage requirement in respect of social housing may be considered.

Paragraph 3 section 6.3

As set out under the Programme for Government (2020), it is recognised that a choice of living in appropriate housing, where possible, enables elderly older people to remain in close proximity to their families and community while accessing health and age-related services. This approach has been incorporated into the various South Dublin County Council policy documents.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the motion be adopted.

H1 Objective 5: ‘To encourage the development of older persons/assisted living accommodation, where it is proposed that a site or a portion of a site is to be developed for elderly/assisted living accommodation, a reduced percentage requirement in respect of social housing may be considered.

Paragraph 3 section 6.3

As set out under the Programme for Government (2020), it is recognised that a choice of living in appropriate housing, where possible, enables older people to remain in close proximity to their families and community while accessing health and age-related services. This approach has been incorporated into the various South Dublin County Council policy documents.