COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, January 13, 2025
QUESTION NO. 7
QUESTION: Councillor R. Mannion
To ask the Chief Executive/Department Director if adaptation grants or requests for adaptation works are available to facilitate changes that are recommended to support individuals with cognitive, developmental and/or sensory disabilities, not just physical needs, and if access to these adaptations are applicable to properties occupied by SDCC tenants.
REPORT:
There is no provision under the Disabled Persons Grant Scheme for adaptations to social homes for individuals with cognitive, developmental and/or sensory disabilities. Examples of works/adaptations carried out under the scheme include:
- 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 cognitive, developmental and/or sensory disabilities, that household maybe granted additional bedroom space, for example approval from a 2 bedroom requirement to a 3 bedroom requirement. All allocations remain in accordance with the Allocation Scheme which is based on time on list.