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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, March 24, 2025

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor D. Donnelly

To ask the Chief Executive how many houses were granted permission in the Tallaght area to install a stove or refurb a fireplace in their home since 2020.

REPLY:

Any alterations to a Council dwelling, including but not limited to the installation of stoves or refurbishment of fireplaces, require prior written approval from the Housing Maintenance Section. Our records indicate that no permissions have been granted for such works in Council homes within the Tallaght area since 2020.

Furthermore, it is the policy of the Housing Maintenance Section to decommission open fireplaces in alignment with the Council's commitment to transitioning away from fossil fuel usage. Consequently, permitted works related to fireplaces are typically limited to instances where the fireplace serves as the primary source of heating for the property.