COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE
Monday, March 24, 2025
QUESTION NO.
QUESTION: Councillor K. Keane
To ask the management how many retrofits of social houses have been completed in the Tallaght area.? What are the current figures for commencement of work retrofitting social houses in Tallaght? Cllr Kay Keane
REPLY:
The purpose of the Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programme (EERP) is to bring properties with low energy efficiency rating to a building energy rating (BER) of B2. The works to each property can include combination of new window and doors, upgrading on existing building fabric insulation and the installation of energy efficient air to water heating systems. Funding and deliverable targets are provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
In 2024, the Planned Maintenance team successfully exceeded the departmental targets, completing EERP works on 85 social housing units.
For 2025, a funding allocation of €2,822,000 has been approved to facilitate retrofit works on an additional 83 properties. This substantial investment demonstrates the continued commitment to improving the energy performance of our social housing stock.
104 homes within the Tallaght Central and Tallaght South areas have already benefited from EERP works. Further works are scheduled for 49 properties during the current year, and detailed energy performance surveys have been completed for 62 additional homes to inform future retrofit planning.
The Council has also made provision of €5m expenditure in our 3 year Capital Programme 2025-2027 for window and door replacement in our social housing stock.
287 homes are scheduled for replacements in 2025. 139 homes have been issued to our contractors with a further 81 homes at pre/tender stage with expected award of tender in Q2, 2025. 67 homes have received new window and door replacements so far this year. The number for subsequent upgrades will be determined by stock conditional surveys.
The table provides a summary for works under the Windows and Doors Programme for the Tallaght electoral area:
|
LEA |
Pre & Tender Stage |
Contractor Stage |
Complete |
Total |
|
Tallaght South |
21 |
63 |
48 |
132 |
|
Tallaght Central |
3 |
10 |
6 |
19 |
|
Total |
24 |
73 |
54 |
151 |