COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

QUESTION NO. 14

QUESTION: Councillor Derren Ó Brádaigh

To ask the manager to provide a report detailing the progress on window and door replacements as part of the accelerated maintenance programme. The report to include the number of applicants currently, number of those approved and indicative timeline from approval to completion of work.

REPLY:

Housing Maintenance have carried out 84 windows and doors inspections in the Lucan/ Palmerstown/ North Clondalkin Electoral Area.  The inspection assesses the performance/condition of the windows and doors.  Results from the inspection will determine if action is required on the full or partial set of windows/doors in the property.  The final outcome is classified under the headings listed below.  Replacement is based and prioritised on a need basis.

• No works required – windows and doors are in good condition and performing to specification
• Service required – The condition is good but service required (seals, hinges, latches, restrictors, locks)
• Monitoring required – The condition is good, but due to age of the unit’s, deterioration is likely within 24 months.
• Replacement Required – windows scheduled for replacement in coming 6-12 months.
• Emergency Replacement Required – due to health and safety windows require urgent replacement.

Additional properties have been identified for works from previous property condition surveys. To date in 2022, 71 work orders have been issued to contractors in the Electoral Area, for the full or partial replacement of windows and doors, to a value in excess of €620,000.