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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, December 16, 2024

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor L. Dunne

"Can the Manager please confirm whether inspections have been conducted on all properties within the Mac Uilliam Estate to assess the extent of damp present?"

REPLY:

Dampness in a property is related to temperature and humidity of the immediate environment. Due to the nature of our climate and the way we live, most homes would have some element of condensation and dampness that requires interaction of the homeowner to help ventilate, clean and prevent build up over time. The vast majority of condensation and damp issues reported are preventable with the positive interaction of the tenant.

According to our records we have received 36 requests for inspections for properties within Mac Uilliam Estate for condensation/damp related issues. 34 properties have undergone inspection. 19 of these properties required further works and/or upgrades to ventilation systems to rectify the issues reported.

If a tenant is experiencing difficulties with condensation or damp, they should submit a request for an inspection through their Housing Online account.

Stock condition surveys will be implemented over the next four years to assess the overall condition of our housing stock. The findings from these surveys will inform future housing maintenance plans.