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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

QUESTION NO.24

QUESTION: Councillor C. Brady

To ask the manager what is the typical duration between the final inspection of completed Housing Adaptation grant works and the subsequent release of funds to the grantee?

REPLY:

The typical duration between the final inspection of completed works in relation to Adaptation Grants for Older People and Disabled People in private homes and the subsequent release of funds to the grantee is approximately six weeks. This timeframe commences from the date of the final inspection.

The timeline may vary under certain circumstances, including:

• If the Council’s Clerk of Works is not satisfied with the quality of the works and a re-inspection is required.
• If the applicants tax clearance documentation has expired. 
• If there are queries regarding the final invoice submitted by the applicant

The Council is committed to processing all grant applications as efficiently as possible.  Where delays occur, applicants are informed promptly, and additional assistance is provided to resolve outstanding issues.