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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, February 12, 2024

QUESTION NO. 9

QUESTION: Councillor L. Hagin Meade

To ask the manager for the number of social homes in SDCC where home adaptions for autism sensory issues have been approved, with supporting figures in a tabular format.

REPLY: 

There is no provision under the Disabled Persons Grant for adaptations to social homes for autism/ sensory issues. Examples of works/adaptations carried out under the Disabled Persons Grants are; 

• Ramps
• Stairlifts 
• Level access shower installation 
• Downstairs toilet
• Small works 

However, where a household has been granted medical approval based on a person in the household being diagnosed with Autism and having sensory requirements that household is granted additional bedroom space, for example approval from a 2 bedroom requirement to a 3 bedroom requirement is granted. All allocations remain in accordance with the Allocation Scheme which is based on time on list.