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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

QUESTION NO. 15

QUESTION: Councillor W. Carey

To ask the Chief Executive if consideration can be given to providing automated opening on all entrance and lobby doors in properties allocated for 'Age Friendly tenancies'.

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council does not typically include assistive technologies such as automated doors as part of the standard specification for Age Friendly homes. However, we are committed to ensuring that all homes are designed with future adaptability in mind. This means incorporating features that allow for the easy integration of assistive technologies as residents’ needs evolve over time, particularly to support ageing in place.

This proactive design approach aligns with the principles of Universal Design, which emphasises flexibility, accessibility, and the ability to accommodate changing physical and cognitive needs. By designing homes that are future-ready, SDCC supports residents in maintaining independence and quality of life in their own homes for as long as possible.