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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 14, 2025

QUESTION NO. 15

QUESTION: Councillor E. Ó Broin

To ask the Chief Executive to describe South Dublin County Council Housing and Disability Group, e.g, its membership, its role and if it feeds into any SPC?

REPLY:

A Housing and Disability Steering Group (HSCG) was established in the South Dublin County administrative area to assist in the delivery of the Housing Strategy for People with Disabilities.

Membership of the group are at a senior level within their organisation and currently consists of:

• Director of Housing, Social and Community Development (Chair)
• Senior staff from the council’s allocations team
• HSE representatives
• Housing Agency representative
• Representatives from each of the four disability sectors operational in the local area.
• Representatives from up to three Approved Housing Bodies (AHBs).
• Representatives from Disabled Persons Organisations

The role of the Steering Group includes:

• Overseeing local implementation of the National Housing Strategy for People with Disabilities, including the housing of people with disabilities transitioning from institutional care
• Developing, monitoring and reviewing of local interagency protocols, as appropriate
• Developing plans to meet the housing needs and related supports for people with disabilities
• Working with all agencies in the provision of services to people with disabilities including employment, education and training
• Acting as a forum for the exchange of information

The Steering Group meets a minimum of four times a year and minutes/presentations from the meetings are included on the Housing SPC agenda.