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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

QUESTION NO.15

QUESTION: Councillor A. Hayes

To ask the Manager to detail the Councils approach to resolution when dealing with disputes arising from work undertaken by contractors on behalf of SDCC and damage to private property, such as footpath repairs and damaged gate pillar as outlined by Cllr Alan Hayes in members rep 1825964

REPLY:

In the first instance SDCC will inform the contractor that a complaint has been received. If the contractor accepts it then they will be requested to engage with the homeowner. If the contractor disputes the damage then SDCC will request pre-construction photos/surveys so that an inspection can be carried out.

In virtually every incident the contractor and homeowner can come to an agreement on remedial works and the issue is resolved. If no agreement can be reached then SDCC will inspect and propose what we would consider a fair solution.