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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, July 08, 2024
QUESTION NO. 18
QUESTION: Councillor M. Duff
To ask the Chief Executive for a report on Traveller Accommodation upgrades. Report to include if there are plans to upgrade from "Day Houses" to proper three/four bedroomed family homes on the present sites?
REPLY:
The Draft Traveller Accommodation Programme 2024-2029 which was published on the 1st July'24, outlines the Council's plans to address the current and future accommodation needs of the Travellers in the County. The plan proposes a construction and refurbishment programme on several existing Traveller accommodation sites in consultation with the residents. The aim is to resolve quality, design and provision challenges at existing sites. Our assessment has identified several households currently residing in halting sites, with or without day houses, who have expressed a preference for group housing schemes. In response, we are proposing the construction and refurbishment of existing sites to develop long-term sustainable Traveller specific homes. It is acknowledged that managing expectations and obtaining consensus on the design of new accommodation options and the temporary re-location of families during the construction period can be challenging. This process requires collaboration with residents to address their concerns and preferences effectively. The Council is committed to working with residents to resolve any design and provision challenges on existing sites through open communication, transparent decision making and real engagement to address any conflicts or disagreements that arise in a respectful and constructive manner. The consultation process is conducted through in-person meetings as well as utilising our online digital platforms. We will actively involve the broader Traveller community and their representatives, including the Tallaght and Clondalkin Traveller Development Groups and will be endorsed by the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee, ensuring that the voices and perspectives of the Traveller community are central to the decision-making process. Please see detail below:
Redevelopment of Sites at Design/Planning Stage
|
Location |
No. of Units |
Electoral Area |
Status |
|
Owendoher Haven |
9 |
Rathfarnham/Templeogue |
179A- Planning Exemption |
|
Old Castle Park |
20 |
Clondalkin |
179A- Planning Exemption |
|
Kishogue Park |
15 |
Lucan |
179A- Planning Exemption |
|
Total |
44 |
|
|
Other sites under consideration for re-development
Feasibility studies will also be undertaken at the following existing locations to examine the potential for the construction of new group housing schemes:
|
Location |
No. of Units |
Electoral Area |
Status |
|
Belgard Park |
10 |
Tallaght |
Feasibility Study |
|
Hazel Hill |
6 |
Tallaght |
Feasibility Study |
|
Stocking Hill |
6 |
Firhouse/Bohernabreena |
Feasibility Study |
|
Cherryfield |
10 |
Rathfarnham/Templeogue |
Feasibility Study |
|
Total |
32 |
|
|