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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
Monday, April 13, 2026
QUESTION NO. 30
QUESTION: Councillor N. Whelan
To ask the Chief Executive to provide details on how many people are currently waiting on adaptions to their council home due to a disability, and what time frame they have been waiting for this work to be carried out.
REPLY:
There are currently 290 applications from council tenants seeking adaptations to their homes under the Tenant Disabled Persons Grant Scheme (DPG). Small works such as grab, hand and stair rails can be completed within in a short period of time. Timeframe for completion of other works can vary depending on the level of priority and the scope of the works. We categorise applications and the timeframe for works completed by priority as outlined below:
|
Priority 1 – High level of need |
up to 12 months |
|
Priority 2 – Moderate level of need |
up to 3 years |
|
Priority 3 – Reduced level of need |
+3 years |
The table below provides a breakdown for DPG works completed for Q1 2026:
|
Works |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Total |
|
Level Access Shower |
3 |
2 |
6 |
11 |
|
Accessible Ramp |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Stairlift |
1 |
2 |
6 |
9 |
|
WC |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Small Works |
17 |
6 |
6 |
29 |
|
Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total completed |
21 |
11 |
18 |
50 |