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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 11, 2022

QUESTION NO. 18

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

To ask the Chief Executive what actions he is taking to promote the Local Authority Home Loan Scheme and will he make a statement? 

REPLY: 

The new Local Authority Home Loans scheme (LAHL) for the purchase of new or second-hand residential properties and for self-builds was launched on 4th January 2022.  Details of how to apply for this new loan were announced in a press release and associated social media updates including full information being provided on www.sdcc.ie.  Information was also provided in the January Chief Executive's Report.

In addition, we will continue to promote and advertise the scheme on social media and publications including South Dublin County Today, the citizens' newsletter, which will be circulated to all homes in the County.

65 applications have been received to date since the scheme was launched in January 2022.