COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, September 27, 2021

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the CEO to give assurances that he is taking action to effectively secure the site of the recently damaged vacant house at Brady's Field on Old Bawn Road which is now the subject of regular trespass and anti-social behavior and in reporting will he also confirm the schedule now being followed in respect of the proposed housing development for over 55s and make a statement?".

REPLY:

The Council has arranged fencing around the perimeter of the site of the fire damaged house at Brady's Field on the Old Bawn Road and recent site inspectons have confirmed that the fencing errected is still in place and the site is secure.  Arrangements are currently being made to demolish the house however all requirements of the loss adjustor must be completed in advance of any demolition taking place.

With regard to the age friendly housing development on this site, architecture designs are currently being progressing for the scheme.  It is anticipated that the project will progress to tender in Q4 2021 with an expected site start in the first half of 2022. The appointment of a contractor to commence construction will be subject to Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage funding approval.