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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, January 13, 2025

MOTION NO. 6

MOTION: Councillor T. Costello

That South Dublin County Council engage with Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs) regarding no pet policies when allocating housing, pets are an integral part of a family and people should not be faced with the decision to surrender them or refuse a offer.

REPORT:

The Council has previously engaged with Approved Housing Bodies (AHB's) regarding 'No Pet Policies'. They have advised that this policy is in place often at the request of the management company in multi- unit developments. Reasons why pets are refused include inadequate space to hold a pet, the possibility of the pet becoming a noise nuisance to neighbours and damage to the property. The Council will always advise prospective tenants whether pets are permitted or not in a property to enable applicants to make an informed decision. It should be noted that exceptions to this can be made in the case of tenants with a disability that require an assistance or guide dog. Many of the AHBs have advised they operate a 'Pet on Permission Policy'.