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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 11, 2023

QUESTION NO. 40

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

To ask the Chief Executive to give details of the number of Home Loans granted this year and will he confirm actions being taken to promote the availability of such supports. 

REPLY:

The relevant 2023 data for the Local Authority Home Loan with this Council is as follows:

• 72 applications received;
• 32 applications provisionally approved;
• 25 applications declined;
• 12 loans advanced to applicants.

Information regarding the Local Authority Home Loan is advertised and promoted on the Council website and social media channels. The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage launched the Local Authority Home Loan Campaign on the 28^th August 2023. This campaign will run for three weeks with the aim to encourage applicants to apply for the scheme and is available on radio, digital and social media platforms. This information is currently being shared across the Council's social media channels.