Rates are a property-based tax levied by Local Authorities on the occupiers of commercial/industrial properties in their administrative area.
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What are Local Authority Rates?What does "Rate is made" mean?Each year, following the Annual Budget meeting, the Rate books for the County are prepared and are available for inspection by the public for 14 days. After the 14 days the rate is made by the County Manager and the seal of the Council is fixed to the Rate books. This would generally happen late January/early February each year. The date the Rate is made is advertised in the media each year.
What is the money raised through rates used for?The income generated by rates is used to fund a wide range of services provided by the County Council throughout the County.
What is Rateable Valuation?All properties are given a rateable valuation by the Commissioner of Valuation in the Valuation Office. The Commissioner of Valuation is independent of Local Authorities.
What is Annual Rate of Valuation?Following the consideration of the Annual Budget each year, the elected members of the County Council (Councillors) determine the Annual rate of valuation to be levied for the following year.
What is the Annual Rate of Valuation in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown?The Annual Rate of Valuation in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County for the last 10 years are:
Year Rate Date Made 2016 0.1624 03/02/16 2015 0.1624 03/02/15 2014 0.1666 03/02/2014 2013 0.1666 24/01/2013 2012 0.170 25/01/2012 2011 0.170 28/01/2011 2010 69.20 27/01/2010 2009 70.61 23/01/2009 2008 68.72 01/02/2008 2007 67.37 02/02/2007 2006 67.37 01/02/2006 2005 66.05 02/02/2005 How are my Commercial Rates calculated?Rates are calculated by multiplying the valuation of your property by the annual rate on valuation (ARV). The Commissioner of Valuation is responsible for valuations and the Local Authority for the ARV. Both of these terms are clarified as follows:
- Valuation:
The valuation of property is determined by the Commissioner of Valuation. The basis of valuation is the Net Annual Value (NAV) i.e. the open market rental value of the property at a specified valuation date. For the purposes of revaluation in Dún Laoghaire the relevant valuation date was the 30th September 2005. - Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV):
The "Annual Rate on Valuation" (formerly known as "the rate in the pound"), is in effect a multiplier, and it is determined by the Council at its Annual Budget Meeting. The rate" is then made by the County Manager following a public notification process. The annual rate on valuation for 2013 is €0.1666. Both the valuation and ARV are shown on your rates bill and a sample calculation would be as follows:
Eg. Rateable Valuation x Annual Rate of Valuation = Rates €100,000 €0.1666 €16,660
When do the rates become due?Rates are payable in two moieties (i.e. two instalments), the first moiety when the rate is made and on receipt of the rates bill by the occupier of the premises and the second moiety by the 1st July. As an alternative, Ratepayers can opt to pay by monthly direct debit.
How do I pay my rates?You can pay your rates by the following methods:
By Direct Debit
You can pay your rates in monthly instalments over the course of one year.Commercial Rates Direct Debit Mandate (pdf -40kb)
Word doc 146 KBBy Bank Giro Credit Transfer/EFT
A Bank Giro is attached to your Rate Demand.To your Rate Collector
See details belowBy Post
Cheques, Money Order and Postal Orders.In person
At the Council’s Offices in Dún Laoghaire and Dundrum
Cash is not accepted at the Council's offices in County Hall or Dundrum. Also, cash should not be sent through the post.Who is my Rate Collector?There are there Rate Collectors in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown area. The Rate Collectors are responsible for collection rates in their own areas.
Blackrock/Dún Laoghaire/Stillorgan
P.J. Meagher is acting as Rate Collector for the area from the County boundary with Dublin City to the centre of Dún Laoghaire. His areas include Booterstown, Blackrock, Monkstown, Part of Dún Laoghaire from the Monkstown towards Royal Marine Road and Stillorgan/Clonskeagh. He can be contacted at (01) 205 4798 or 086 8585867or via e-mail at pjmeagher@dlrcoco.ie.
Dún Laoghaire/Shankill
Emma Hynes is the Rate Collector for the area from the centre of Dún Laoghaire to the County boundary with Bray. Her areas include part of Dún Laoghaire from Royal Marine Road towards Glasthule, Glasthule, Dalkey, Shankill, Cherrywood, Foxrock. She can be contacted at (01) 205 4895 or 086 0204632 or via e-mail at ehynes@dlrcoco.ie.
Dundrum/Sandyford
Barbara Hanney is the Rate Collector for the west side of the County. Her areas include Dundrum, Stillorgan, Sandyford, Rathfarnham and Churchtown. She can be contacted at (01) 204 7088 or 086 1714135 or via e-mail at bhanney@dlrcoco.ie.
Must I pay rates if my property is vacant?If a property is vacant on the day the rate is made (24th January 2013) and is available for letting or undergoing refurbishment the rates must still be paid to the Council. The Ratepayer may get a rates refund provided the full year’s rates have been paid and certain conditions have been met.
The Ratepayer will need to complete a Vacancy Refund Form (Rates) (pdf -59kb)
, statutory undertaking and provide documentary evidence of his/her attempts to let or refurbish the property. If a tenant moves into a premises and there are rates due on it, can the tenant be held liable?A subsequent occupier may be held liable for arrears of rates for up to two years from the making of the rate. It is up to the new occupier to ensure that all rates, including the current year’s rates, and all other liabilities (e.g. water/ environmental waste charges) are paid before the closing of a sale or the assignment of a lease of any rateable property.
What happens if I do not pay my Rates?If rates are not paid, legal proceedings will be initiated for the collection of the debt.
What are the contact details of the Rates Section in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council?Rates Section
Finance Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
County Hall
Marine Road
Dun Laoghaire
Co. DublinPhone: (01) 205 4821
Fax: (01) 280 5581
e-mail: rates@dlrcoco.ie
Website: www.dlrcoco.ie/What if I a still unhappy with my valuation?If you are unhappy with the Valuation as revised by the Revision officer, there is a further right of appeal to the Valuation Tribunal. The Valuation Tribunal is an independent body set up to settle disputed valuations.
You must apply in writing the Valuation Tribunal within 28 days of receiving your notification of decision from the Revision Officer. It must be accompanied by the appropriate fee.
The contact details for the Valuation Tribunal are:
Floor one
Ormond House
Ormond Quay Upper
Dublin 7Phone: (01) 872 8177
Fax: (01) 872 8060
E-mail: info@valuation-trib.ieThe decision of the Valuation Tribunal is final, subject to an appeal to the High Court on a point of law.
What is the Entry Year Property Levy and am I liable?The Entry Year Property Levy is a charge which the Local Authority applies to all newly erected or newly constructed properties pending the levying of commercial rates. It has been introduced for the first time in 2007 under the Local Government (Business Improvement istricts) Act 2006, which was enacted on the 24th December 2006.
What is Revaluation?A revaluation is the production of an up-to-date Valuation List of all commercial and industrial property, within a rating authority area, by reference to property rental values at the specified valuation date, which, in the case of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area, was the 30th September 2005. Revaluation will result in a redistribution of commercial rates liability between ratepayers.
Who is responsible for Revaluation?The Commissioner of Valuation initiated the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown revaluation in accordance with the powers vested in him under the Valuation Act 2001, after the required statutory consultation with both the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. He made a Valuation Order on the 27th of June 2008 which started the process in the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
Why did the Commissioner of Valuation initiate the Revaluation process?The former Valuation Lists did not reflect the major shifts in property values that have occurred over the years. The Commissioner sought to bring more equity, fairness and transparency into the Local Authority rating system by having valuations in line with more up to date property rental values. This is to ensure Local Authority commercial rates are assessed on the basis of an up-to-date list of valuations of commercial and industrial properties.
The Valuation date of the 30th September 2005 is surely irrelevant having regard to downturn the market?Nobody could be blamed for reaching that conclusion. The follow on to this is that ratepayers will think their rates assessment is higher than it should be because their rental values have now dropped. This is not the case. The base valuation date is largely irrelevant as the Council’s multiplier (the ARV) is altered to ensure the same levels of rates are payable, regardless of the Valuation date.
How does this distribution of Rates Liability Work?An example is the best way to explain this. Look at the following:
Property A Property B Property C Total Rates Rateable Valuation €200 €200 €200 ARV – Pre Revaluation €69.20 €69.20 €69.20 Rates Liability – Pre Revaluation €13,840 €13,840 €13,840 €41,520 Rental Value €60,000 €81,500 €100,000 ARV Post Revaluation €0.170 €0.170 €0.170 Rates Liability After Revaluation €10,200 €13,855 €17,000 €41,055 Before revaluation, each property had the same valuation and the same rates assessment. The total rates take for the Council is €41,520. After revaluation the rateable valuations now reflect the open market rental values (as at the valuation date of the 30th September 2005). You can see, following revaluation, that property A has a decreased rates assessment, property B is virtually unchanged while property C gets an increased assessment. The Council’s overall take is also less.
Will the revaluation process increase my rates bill?Revaluation is a distribution of rates liability between Ratepayers. While 60% of Ratepayers will have a decease or no change in their rates assessment this year, 40% unfortunately will have an increased assessment following revaluation and if you are in this bracket it is important that you are aware of your right of appeal - you have up until the 8th February 2011 to exercise this right.
What if i already made "representations" when the proposed Valuation Certificates issued last year?The Commissioner of Valuation considered over 2,200 individual representations from ratepayers before issuing his final Valuation Certificates. If you already made representations that have been determined by the Commissioner, you still have the right of appeal. However you should bear in mind that the Commissioner would have taken into account the matters raised by you in your representations prior to issuing a final Valuation Certificate.
I have received my Final Valuation Certificate from the Valuation Office. What should I do now?You should examine all of the documentation sent to you by the Valuation Office, particularly the extract from the Valuer’s Report, and ensure you are satisfied that it is correct. You will also have received from the Council a letter in January indicating your rates liability for 2011, the valuation of your property and the latest date for submission of appeals.
As part of the revaluation process, draft Valuation Certificates were issued to Ratepayers in June and September of last year. At that time, ratepayers were invited to make representations to the Commissioner of Valuation. Over 2,200 ratepayers made representations. Any representations made were taken into consideration by the Commissioner prior to the issue of final Valuation Certificates.
If you are dissatisfied with the Commissioner’s determination of your valuation, you can appeal his decision. You have up until the 8th February 2011 to make your appeal. The Commissioner of Valuation will consider your appeal and make a decision within 6 months of receiving the appeal.
What if I am still unhappy with my valuation after this appeal?There is a further right of appeal to the Valuation Tribunal. To be valid, an appeal to the Valuation Tribunal must follow the determination of the initial appeal by the Commissioner of Valuation. It must be in writing and must specify the grounds of appeal. The appeal must be made within 28 days and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. For more information on the Valuation Tribunal visit www.valuation-trib.ie/
Is the Valuation Tribunal's decision final?The decision of the Valuation Tribunal is final on the amount of the valuation. However, there is a further right of appeal to the High Court on a point of law and ultimately to the Supreme Court.
Where can I get further information on my valuation or the revaluation process?Should you have any further queries you can email revalinfo@valoff.ie or call (01) 817 1033. Locall 1890 531 431 or visit the Valuation Office website atwww.valoff.ie/revaluation.html.
I had heard that the Council had reduced its “rate” by 2% but yet many ratepayers have had an increase in their rates assessment for this year. Why is this?The “rate” is normally the term associated with the ARV which is determined by the Council. We cannot compare the ARV for 2011 (€0.170) with that for 2010 (€69.20) as the ARV for 2011 is really a starting point following revaluation.
As with any exercise of the nature of a general revaluation of commercial properties certain categories of Ratepayers will enjoy a net gain, others will not. And even within those categories of properties where the overall rates burden will have decreased certain individual properties will show an increase in their rates liability. The revaluation process, undertaken by the Commissioner of Valuation in accordance with legislation, has resulted in 56% of ratepayers enjoying decreased rates bills, 4% seeing no change & 40% unfortunately having an increased bill.
What the Council has done in recognition of the difficulties re-valuation has caused many Ratepayers is to drop its rates income from what it could have been (€91.3m), as provided for in the revaluation legislation, to €88.9m, a decrease of 2.6% which has had the effect of bringing the ARV down to €0.170 instead of the higher figure permissible under the legislation of €0.174.
Will the revaluation increase the commercial rates income for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council?No. The Valuation Act 2001 provides that the rates income collectible by a Council in the year immediately following revaluation cannot exceed the previous year’s rates income other than by the increase attributable to inflation. If the Council had adopted an ARV allowed for under the legislation the ARV in 2011 would have been €.0174. However, Members adopted an ARV of €0.170, 2.3% less than that permissible under the legislation. Furthermore, the Council has suffered a significant financial loss attributable to the Re-Valuation process arising from the necessity to make provision for any potential losses arising from appeals to the Valuation Office/Valuation Tribunal in 2011. It can therefore be seen that the Council did not benefit in any financial manner from the Re-Valuation process and in actuality Re-Valuation has resulted in a very significant negative impact on the Council’s finances.
The ARV in 2010 was €69.20. This year it is €0.170. Why such a difference?The reason for this is due to the revaluation process (Explained further below). In 2010 the total rateable valuation of all property in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area was approximately €1,287,000. The Council’s required rates income for the year was €89,060,500 giving an ARV (multiplier) of €69.20 (€89,060,500/ €1,287,000 = €69.20).
Under revaluation all valuations increased to reflect open market rental values at the 30th September 2005. This means that in 2011 the total valuation of all properties in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area is €523,206,100. The Council’s required rates income for the year is €88,899,100 giving an ARV (multiplier) of €0.170 (€88,899,100/ €523,206,100 = €0.170).
Did the Council financially benefit from Revaluation?As outlined in the previous paragraph the Valuation Act 2001 provides that the rates income collectible by a Council in the year immediately following revaluation cannot exceed the previous year’s rates income other than by the increase attributable to inflation. If the Council had adopted an ARV allowed for under the legislation the ARV in 2011 would have been €.0174.
However, Members adopted an ARV of €0.170, 2.3% less than that permissible under the legislation. Furthermore, the Council has suffered a significant financial loss attributable to the Re-Valuation process arising from the necessity to make provision for any potential losses arising from appeals to the Valuation Office/Valuation Tribunal in 2011. It can therefore be seen that the Council did not benefit in any financial manner from the Re-Valuation process and in actuality Re-Valuation has resulted in a very significant negative impact on the Council’s finances.
Under the legislation, I understand that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government imposed a limit on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s rates income for this year. Can you clarify?This is correct. Under the Valuation Act 2001 (S.56), the Minister made a Limitation Order the effect of which was to allow for an increase in the Council’s rates income taking account of inflation using the CPI index year on year. It meant the maximum ARV the Council could fix in 2011 was €0.174. The Council’s budgetary objective was to try and limit the impact of revaluation on those ratepayers whose valuations increased. The Council decided therefore to reduce the ARV from that permissible to €0.170. This meant the Council had to make further cost savings of €2.3m to fund the reduction in the ARV in order to present a balanced budget.
Who do I contact if I have a query on my rates bill?Ratepayers should contact the Rate Collector for their area. Ratepayers can also contact the Rates Office at 01-2054821 or email rates@dlrcoco.ie
Blackrock/Dún Laoghaire/Stillorgan
P.J. Meagher is acting as Rate Collector for the area from the County boundary with Dublin City to the centre of Dún Laoghaire. His areas include Booterstown, Blackrock, Monkstown, Part of Dún Laoghaire from the Monkstown towards Royal Marine Road and Stillorgan/Clonskeagh. He can be contacted at (01) 205 4798 or 086 8585867or via e-mail at pjmeagher@dlrcoco.ie.
Dún Laoghaire/Shankill
Emma Hynes is the Rate Collector for the area from the centre of Dún Laoghaire to the County boundary with Bray. Her areas include part of Dún Laoghaire from Royal Marine Road towards Glasthule, Glasthule, Dalkey, Shankill, Cherrywood, Foxrock. She can be contacted at (01) 205 4895 or 086 0204632 or via e-mail at ehynes@dlrcoco.ie.
Dundrum/Sandyford
Barbara Hanney is the Rate Collector for the west side of the County. Her areas include Dundrum, Stillorgan, Sandyford, Rathfarnham and Churchtown. She can be contacted at (01) 204 7088 or 086 1714135 or via e-mail at bhanney@dlrcoco.ie.
When is the Calendar of Meetings published?The calendar is approved by the Organisation, Procedure and Protocol Committee, which is held quarterly (i.e. March, June, September and December). Once approved the Calendar is published on the website.
Can I then appeal to the Commissioner for Environmental Information?Following the completion of the internal review, you may seek an independent review of the decision from the Commissioner for Environmental Information. Appeals to the Commissioner must be made within one month of the internal review decision. You may also appeal to the Commissioner if the Council does not reply to your request for an internal review of the original decision within one month.
Appeals must be made in writing to the Commissioner for Environmental Information at the following address:
Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information
6 Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2, D02 W773Tel: 01 6395689
Email: info@ocei.ieFurther contact details and information on the Commissioner's Office can be found on www.ocei.ie.
Third parties affected by the decision of the Council may also appeal to the Commissioner against the Council’s decision.
You must include the appropriate fee for your appeal (see Fees Section for more information).
How frequent are the meetings:The SPC meetings take place on a quarterly basis (usually March, June, September and December)
Where can I see what happened at an SPC meeting:Details of SPC meetings can be found under The Council and Democracy/Council Meetings/ Meetings Agendas and Minutes
Where are the minutes of the meetings:Minutes of each SPC meeting contains decisions made at the meeting.
They are approved by the SPC at their next meeting. Once the minutes have been approved they are published on the Council’s website under The Council and Democracy/Council Meetings/ Meetings Agendas and Minutes
How are members appointed:In accordance with the provisions of the legislation and guidelines from The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the membership of the SPCs will consist of two thirds Councillors and one third sectoral representatives. The following shall apply in relation to the membership of SPCs
• Each Councillor will be a member of 2 SPCs;
• Every member of an SPC will hold office for the lifetime of the Council
(normally five years);
• If a Councillor member of an SPC ceases to be a Councillor he or she
will also automatically cease to be a member of an SPC;
• Each nominating sector is entitled to deselect its nominees as
required.
• A sector may be represented on more than one SPC
(full details are available in the DLR Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2014-2019)
Vacancies in the membership of the SPCs are a matter for approval by the Councillors. If a Councillor vacancy arises, the Members of the Council approve and adopted the Councillor to fill the vacancy.
If a vacancy arises from the sectoral representation, a nomination is received from the sector where the vacancy has arisen, the nomination is presented to the Members of the Council for their adoption
What is a Chairpersons report:A chairpersons report is a report that is prepared after the SPC meeting by the Chairperson to outline what matters were dealt with at the meeting.
Chairpersons report are included on the County Council agenda for noting by Members and are then published on the Council’s website (above this page).
How do I access my personal data?All requests for personal details must be made in writing, either by post or email. The Council shall respond to your request within one month. You may be asked for evidence of your identity. This is to make sure that personal information is not given to the wrong person. Please address your request to:
Data Protection Co-Ordinator
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
County Dublin
Email: dataprotection@dlrcoco.ie
Phone: +353 01 2054827
In your request, you should give any details that will help the Council to identify you and find your data e.g. any previous address and/or date of birth. Also, be clear about which details you are looking for if you are only looking for certain information.
You will receive these details within one month of your request however if the request is complex, and the Council is of the opinion that it requires additional time to consider the request, it may once only extend the time, by notice in writing to you, by a further period not exceeding two months.
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Is there a fee involved?In general No.
However section 93(4) of the Data Protection Act 2018 provides if a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive in nature, a reasonable charge may be imposed having regard to the administrative cost of complying with the request.Is there a right of Appeal open to me?If you feel the Council is not respecting your data protection rights, you should contact the organisation's Data Protection Officer.
Data Protection Officer
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
County Dublin
Email: dataprotectionofficer@dlrcoco.ie
Phone: +353 01 2054827
If you are then not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner – details as follows:
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
Canal House
Station Road
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Co Laois
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Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Website: www.dataprotection.ieWhat items cannot be discussed at a Deputation meeting?The following items cannot be dealt with at a Deputation meeting:
- Areas that have not been taken in charge by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council or requests for areas to be Taken in Charge. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/planning/building-control/taking-charge
- Planning files and Developments. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/planning-applications/planning-applications-online-search
- Planning Enforcement cases. Enforcement files are not public files so cannot be viewed. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/planning/planning-enforcement
- Part 8 applications. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/planning/public-consultations-part-8-schemes
- Derelict sites. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/property-management/derelict-sites
- Commercial Industrial Estates. Please contact info@dlrcoco.ie
- Housing Maintenance issues. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/housing-provision-tenants/maintenance-repairs
What is involved at a Deputation meeting?Agenda items are received by the Residents Association or Community group. These agenda items are then circulated by the Deputations Team to the relevant Council officials. A formal agenda is produced and issued to the Councillors representing that Local Electoral Area.
The Deputations Team will confirm the meeting date and time with the Residents Association or Community Group. When the meeting takes place each item listed on the agenda is discussed in detail with the Elected Members and Council Officials.
Will there be minutes of the Deputations Meeting?Deputation minutes are a summary of the record of actions that were agreed and not a record of everything that was said at the meeting.
The minutes will be issued to each Residents Association or Community Group 3 weeks after their meeting takes place.
I will be on holiday on the day of the election; can I have a postal vote?No, unfortunately you are not eligible for a postal vote.
Council Business
What is the Representational Payment for a CouncillorThe Representational Payment is currently:- €27,593.00
How often do SPC meetings take place?Each SPC meets on a quarterly basis (i.e. March, June, September & December).
What are the rules governing the payment of the 'Annual Expense Allowance'Payment of the Travel & Subsistence is made subject to Councillors attendance rate quota of 80% of all meetings which the Councillors is due to attend.
Payment of the Annual Allowance is made subject to Councillors attendance ratequota of 50% of all meetings which the Councillor is due attend.
What is the Allowance Payable to the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach of Local Authorities under S143?Section 143 Local Government Act 2001 [As Amended]
€30K for the Cathaoirleach Allowance
€6K for the Leas-Chathaoirleach Allowance
Is the Calendar updated if changes are required to the date, time or venue of any meeting?The calendar is updated and re-published on the website where changes are required to the time, date or venue of any meeting.
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I am a displaced Ukrainian national seeking refuge in Ireland. What should I do or how do I go about it?For general information, please see the Irish Immigration website here.
As a Ukrainian arriving in Ireland you have 90 days before you need to regularise your status. Ireland is an EU country and is working with the EU to activate the EU Temporary Protection Directive, an emergency provision designed to respond quickly and humanely to the mass displacement of Ukrainian people.
Once this is finalised, the details will be made available on the Irish Immigration website. In the meantime, if you require it, displaced nationals arriving from Ukraine can be given accommodation by IPAS. You are also free to source your own private accommodation.
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I am a member of the public that speaks Ukrainian. Can I assist as a translator?Please send your name and contact details to IPAS by email and they will contact you if we require your assistance.
Do I have to quarantine in any IPAS accommodation Centres?There is no longer any quarantine requirement for new arrivals to any IPAS accommodation.
Can I work in Ireland when I arrive and what financial supports will be available to me while I look for work?Under the Temporary Protection Directive, displaced Ukrainians have the right to work and to receive social welfare payments in Ireland. You need a PPS number to do so, which can be organised for you once you arrive in Ireland.
Mpore details on social welfare are available from the Department of Social Protection here.
What assistance & supports can I receive when sourcing my own accommodation?Under the Temporary Protection Directive, displaced Ukrainians have the right to work and to receive social welfare payments in Ireland. You need a PPS number to do so, which can be organised for you once you arrive in Ireland.
Mpore details on social welfare are available from the Department of Social Protection here.
Can I bring my family pet into Ireland from Ukraine?When travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland, your pet needs:
- a microchip
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Surnames beginning with O’Reilly, McMahon/Mac or Irish names could have spaces or fada’s e.g., Ó Bradaigh or Uί Bhroin.
Hyphenated names could have a space or a hyphen.
Why was my name taken off the Register?During the summer months an RFA form is delivered to householders for completion and returned to us so the register can be updated. If you are not included on this form your name will be removed from the Register as only persons listed as ordinarily residing at this address are included on the Register.
I will be 18 years of age after the Register comes into force on 15th February but will be 18 years of age before Polling Day, can I be included on the Register?You can apply to be included on a Supplement to the Register by completing a Supplement Application Form (RFA2), having the form witnessed at a Garda Station and returned to us before the closing date to be included on the supplement.
How can I check the Draft Register?- on voter.ie
- By calling the Register Section on 01 2054880
- In person at the Council Offices in Dun Laoghaire and Dundrum
- In Person at your local library, Post Office or Garda Station
Is there anything I can do if it is Polling Day and I have not received my Polling Card?Firstly you should contact our office at 01 205 4880 and clarify that you are registered at your correct address and have the correct status/nationality. Once these two details have been confirmed as correct, you can then be given directions to the correct Polling Station in order for you to use your vote.
The location of Polling Stations are updated in the run-up to any election/referendum.I have a disability - what special arrangements have been put in place for me?Where can I find my Local Polling Station?The location of Polling Stations are updated in the run-up to any election/referendum.
I sent in a 'Change of Address form' (RFA3) yet I am still listed at my previous address?Once the Register comes into force on 15th February each year it cannot be amended. Your details will be changed in the background and if an election/referendum is called during the life of the Register you will not receive a polling card for your previous address.
I have changed address after the Register came into force on 15th February, can I be included on the Register at my new address if an Election/Referendum is called?You can apply to be included on a Supplement to the Register by completing a Supplement Application Form (RFA3), having the form witnessed at a Garda Station and returned to us before the closing date to be included on the supplement.
I am on the Register and have now become an Irish Citizen after the Register came into force on 15th February, can my citizenship be changed on the Register if an Election/Referendum is called?You can complete an application form (RFA5) for inclusion in the Supplement to the Register of Electors, having the form witnessed at a Garda Station and must attach evidence of your Irish citizenship, for example, a copy of your Certificate of Naturalisation or the relevant page in your Irish Passport.
I applied to be included on the Supplement but cannot see myself on line?The Supplement is only put up on line after the closing date for inclusion.
An Election/Referendum is called and I am not registered, can I vote?No. You must be on the Register to be able to vote.
What does Election type mean?Presidential : Resident Irish citizens can vote in Referendum or
Presidential Election, Dáil Elections, European
Elections and Local Elections.
Dáil: Resident British citizens (D) can vote in Dáil
Elections and Local Elections.
European: Resident EU citizens (E) can vote in European
Elections and Local Elections.
Local: Resident Non-EU citizens (L) can vote in Local
Elections.
*as indicated on the register.
Electoral Reform Act 2022. How has the electoral registration process changed?The process has been changed to make it easier to use and easier to administer. Many of these changes were provided for in law by the Electoral Reform Act 2022 https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2022/act/30/enacted/en/pdf
The main changes to the process include:
• Continuous registration – this means that the same process is in place all year around and your record can be updated at any time (up to 15 days before an electoral event).
• Use of PPSNs in the process – in addition to enabling quick and easy online registration, the use of PPSNs will enable basic identity data checks to protect the integrity of the register. It will help local authorities to ensure that the register is accurate and that everyone is only registered once. The data sharing involved in the cross-check with the Department of Social Protection is provided for in the Electoral Reform Act 2022.
• People will be responsible for registering and maintaining their own information – registration authorities will continue to work with their communities to maintain and manage the register with a view to ensuring it is complete and accurate.
• Most people will no longer need to get their forms signed at the local Garda stations.
• The electoral commission – An Coimisiún Toghcháin, will have an oversight role in respect of the electoral register and local authorities will report to it on the work they have done each year to manage and maintain the register. The Commission can make recommendations to local authorities and to the Minister about the register and its process.I don’t know my Eircode?If you are unsure of your Eircode, you can search via your address at eircode.ie.
Mura bhfuil tú cinnte faoi d’Éirchód, is féidir do sheoladh a chuardach ag eircode.ie
Why do I need to provide my Eircode?Your address is required as it affects where you will vote. Providing your Eircode helps to accurately identify your address. To vote, you must be living full time at an address in the State.
What if I have no address?If you have no address you may still be eligible to apply to vote if you are living in the State and are otherwise eligible. However, in order to provide you with a polling card and other information you will be asked to provide an address where you can receive post. If there is no address where you can receive post the Register of Electors will contact you to arrange for you to collect your polling card at our offices.
In your application, you will need to tell the Register of Electors the address or the area where you spend a substantial amount of your time. This address will affect where you vote.
Governance
Where can I get a copy of the Register?The full Register of Electors is not available to the public - this is due to legal requirements in relation to personal confidentiality.
I am concerned that my details will be available to others and I will receive junk-mail?Since 2004, registration authorities are required to publish two versions of the Register - the Full Register and the Edited Register. The full register lists everyone who is entitled to vote and can only be used for an electoral or other statutory purpose. The edited Register contains the names and addresses of persons whose details can be used for a purpose other than an electoral or other statutory purpose e.g. direct marketing use by a commercial or other organisation. To ensure your details are not included on the Edited Register, choose the 'opt-out box' on the registration form.
I have mislaid my polling card. Can I still vote?The polling card is not mandatory for voting. However, even if you have received a polling card, you will need to bring one of the following documents as proof of identification:
- Passport
- A current Driving Licence
- An Employee identity card containing a photograph
- A student identity card issued by an educational institution and containing a photograph
- A Travel document containing name and photograph
- A Bank or Savings or Credit Union book containing address
- A temporary Residence Certificate card
- A cheque card*
- A credit card*
- A birth certificate*
- A marriage certificate*
*The last 4 items must be accompanied by a further document which established the address of the holder in the constituency or local electoral area.
If I am abroad while the Register is being compiled, can I continue to remain on the Register even though I am not residing at my home address?You can remain on the Register if you intend to return to your residence within 18 months.
Who are my Current Local Councillors?What categories of information does AIE cover?There are six categories of information available as follows:
- the state of the elements of the environment e.g. air, water, soil, land, landscape, biological diversity
- factors affecting, or likely to affect, the elements of the environment, e.g. energy, noise, radiation, waste and other releases into the environment
- measures designed to protect the elements of the environment e.g. policies, legislation, plans, programs, environmental agreements
- reports on the implementation of environmental legislation
- analyses and assumptions used within the framework of measures designed to protect the environment
- the state of human health and safety, the food chain, cultural sights and built structures in as much as they may be affected by the elements of the environment.
Under the mandate of legislation, we must refuse to give you access to environmental information on the following grounds:
- personal information
- information supplied by a third party voluntarily
- material the disclosure of which would make it more likely that the environment to which such material related would be damaged
- confidentiality of the proceedings of public authorities.
Under the AIE Regulations we may refuse to give you access to information on certain grounds:
- international relations, national defence or public security
- the course of justice
- commercial or industrial confidentiality
- intellectual property rights
- material in the course of completion
- internal communications with public authorities
- the request is considered to be unreasonable due to the volume or range of information sought or the request is too general.
How do I request information under the AIE Regulations?When making a request for information under the AIE Regulations, you must:
Submit your request in writing or electronic form and state that it is being made under the AIE Regulations
- provide your contact details
- state as clearly as possible the environmental information required
- if you require the information in a specific format or manner of access, you should specify this in your request.
We are obliged to reply within one month of receipt of your application.
Please submit your application to:
Freedom of Information Officer
Corporate Affairs Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
County Hall
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 2047000
Email: foi@dlrcoco.ie
The AIE Regulations allow people access to environmental information held by or for public authorities which is not routinely available through other means.
The Freedom of Information Acts 1997 and 2003 operate in parallel with the AIE Regulations. This means that people can gain access to environmental information under the FOI Acts and the AIE Regulations
If you wish to access personal information held by the Council under the Data Protection legislation, please see the Data Protection Section
What is my Right of Appeal?If you are not satisfied with the response to your request or if the Council fail to respond within the assigned timeframe, you can request an internal review of the matter. That review will be undertaken by an officer of the Council who was unconnected to the original decision. You must make your appeal within one month of receiving the original decision letter and the Council must respond to your appeal within one month of receipt of same.
Please submit your appeal to:
Appeals Officer
Freedom of Information
Corporate Affairs Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
Co. DublinTel: 01 2054700
Email: foi@dlrcoco.ie
What is the membership of the Community Development, Culture and Ageing SPC?Councillors (Total: 12)
Emma Blain
Deirdre Donnelly
Mary Fayne
Karen Furlong
Mary Hanafin
John Kennedy
Lynsey McGovern
Sorcha Nic Cormaic
Peter O'Brien (Chair)Dave O'Keeffe
Patricia Stewart
Grace TallonSectoral Representatives (Total: 6)
Environment/Conversation Sector (1)
- Selma Harrington (PPN)Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Vacancy (Awaiting replacement for Larry O’Connor (Chambers Ireland ))Community/Voluntary Sector (2)
- Michele Relihan (PPN)
- Tom Conlon (PPN)Social Inclusion Sector (2)
- Ann Cannon (PPN)
- Geraldine Graydon (PPN)What is the membership of the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC?Councillors (Total: 14)
Emma Blain
Chris Curran
Kevin Daly
Liam Dockery
Kate Feeney
Melisa Halpin
Mary HanafinJohn Kennedy
Lettie McCarthy
Tom Murphy
Peter O'BrienShane O'Brien
Denis O'Callaghan
Barry Ward (Chair)
Sectoral Representatives (Total: 7)
Environment/Conservation Sector (1)
- Miriam Hennessy (PPN)Development/Construction Sector (1)
- Sean O'Neill (Chambers Ireland)Business/Commercial Sector (2)
- Dr Josephine Browne (Chambers Ireland)
- Ann Marie Walsh (Chambers Ireland)Trade Union Sector (1)
- Rosheen Callendar (ICTU)Community/Voluntary Sector (1)
- Aileen Eglinton (PPN)Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- Fardus Sultan (PPN)What is the membership of the Environment, Climate Change and Energy SPC?Councillors (Total: 12)
Marie Baker
Jennifer Cuffe
Cormac Devlin
Mary Fayne
Hugh Lewis
Lynsey McGovernCarron McKinney
Sorcha Nic Cormaic
Seamas O'Neill
Barry Saul
Carrie Smyth
Ossian Smyth (Chairperson)Sectoral Representatives (Total: 6)
Agriculture/Farming Sector (1)
- Denis Mulvey (IFA)
Environment/Conservation Sector (1)
- Diarmuid McAree (PPN)Development/Construction Sector (1)
- Peter Clancy (Chambers Ireland)Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Errol Close (Chambers Ireland)Community/Voluntary Sector (1)
- Elizabeth Clooney (PPN)Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- Marese Hegarty (PPN)What is the membership of the Planning SPC?Councillors (Total: 14)
Marie Baker
Shay Brennan
Anne Colgan
Jennifer Cuffe
Kevin DalyKaren Furlong
Jim Gildea
Carron McKinney
Michael Merrigan (Chair)
Brian Murphy
Tom MurphyDave O'Keeffe
Patricia Stewart
Grace TallonSectoral Representatives (Total: 7)
Environmental/Conversation Sector (2)
- Goff Lalor (PPN)
- Rob Goodbody (PPN)Development/Construction Sector (2)
- Matt Gallagher (Chambers Ireland)
- Martin O'Donnell (Chambers Ireland)Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Kevin Fitzgerald (Chambers Ireland)Community/Voluntary Sector (1)
- Paul O'Callaghan (PPN)Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- Veronica Heywood (PPN)What is the membership of the Social Housing SPC?Councillors (Total: 14)
John Bailey (Chair)
Anne ColganChris Curran
Cormac Devlin
Kate Feeney
Jim Gildea
Melisa Halpin
Pat Hand
Deirdre Kingston
Michael Merrigan
Brian Murphy
Denis O'CallaghanDónal Smith
Carrie Smyth
Sectoral Representatives (Total: 7)
Environment/Conservation Section (1)
- Terence Corish (PPN)Development/Construction Sector (1)
- Kathy Irwin (Chambers Ireland )Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Liz Ferris (Chambers Ireland )Trade Union Sector (1)
- Jimmy Jordan (ICTU)Community/Voluntary Sector (2)
- Kieron Brennan (PPN)
- Gerladine Dunne (PPN)
Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- Catherine Kenny (PPN)What is the membership of the Transportation and County Wide Movement SPC?Councillors (Total: 14)
John Bailey
Shay Brennan (Chairperson)
Liam Dockery
Deirdre Donnelly
Pat Hand
Deirdre Kingston
Hugh Lewis
Lettie McCarthy
Shane O'Brien
Seamas O'Neill
Barry SaulDónal Smith
Ossian Smyth
Barry WardSectoral Representatives (Total: 7)
Environmental/Conversation Sector (2)
- Keith Byrne (PPN)
- Clare Sullivan (PPN)Development/Construction Sector (2)
- Pat Neill (Chambers Ireland)
- Gregory Alken (Chambers Ireland )Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Tom Nolan (Chambers Ireland )Community/Voluntary Sector (1)
- Jim Colgan (PPN)Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- John Nolan (PPN)What type of information can I request access to?You can request access to personal information held by Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council about you regardless of when the information was created.
You can also gain access to other non-personal records created after 21st October 1998.
Some records are not immediately available under the FOI Act. Access may be restricted by certain exemptions or involve specific procedures and time limits.
Do I need to pay a fee when making a request under the FOI Act?Fees
Requests for personal information under FOI are free. Requests for non-personal information may incur fees as listed below if there is a lot of search and retrieval work involved, including photocopying.
• There is no fee where the cost of search, retrieval and copying is less than €101 (less than five hours work).
• There is a €20.00 per hour search and retrieval fee and €0.04 per sheet for a photocopy where this exceeds the €101 free allowance.
• Where the cost of search, retrieval and copying is greater than €700, we can refuse to process the request. You will be given the opportunity to refine your request.
• Internal review for non-personal requests incurs a fee of €30 (€10 for medical card holders).
• An appeal to the Information Commissioner for non-personal requests costs €50 (€15 for medical card holders).Fees and charges paid by money order or cheque should be made payable to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
Does my request have to be in writing?Requests must be made in writing and delivered by hand, post or email. All requests should be addressed to:
Freedom of Information Officer
Corporate Affairs Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
Co. DublinDDI: 01 2054700
Email: foi@dlrcoco.ieYou must state that you are requesting the information under the Freedom of Information Acts.
Requests should contain sufficient information to enable us identify the records in question. They should also specify the format in which access to records is sought, for example photocopy of records, viewing of file, email etc.
If you choose to use our FOI Application Form please find it attached under the Related Documents heading above
How do I access my personal data?All requests for personal details must be made in writing, either by post or email. You may be asked for evidence of your identity. This is to make sure that personal information is not given to the wrong person. Please address your request to:
Data Protection Co-ordinator
Corporate Affairs Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Telephone: 01 205 4700
Email: dataprotection@dlrcoco.ie
In your request, you should give any details that will help the County Council to identify you and find your data e.g. any previous address and/or date of birth. Also, be clear about which details you are looking for if you are only looking for certain information.
You should receive these details within one month of your request. This can be extended by a further two months if the request is complex or there is a number of requests from the same individual.
Is there a right of appeal to the Data Protection Commissioner?The Data Protection Commissioner
If you feel the Council is not respecting your data protection rights, you should contact us. If you are then not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner – details as follows:
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
Canal House
Station Road
Portarlington
Co. LaoisLoCall: 1890 252 231 Tel: 057 868 4800 Fax: 057 868 4757
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Is there a fee involved in requesting personal data?In most cases individuals cannot be required to pay a fee to make a subject access request. However, in certain very limited circumstances, per Article 12(5) GDPR, where the initial request is ‘manifestly unfounded or excessive’ or where an individual requests additional copies of their personal data undergoing processing Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council may charge a ‘reasonable fee’ for the administrative costs of complying with the request.
Is there a right of appeal open to me?If you feel the Council is not respecting your data protection rights, you should contact the organisation's Data Protection Officer. Please address your query to:
Data Protection Officer
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
County Hall
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
County Dublin
Phone: 01 205 4700
Email: DataProtectionOfficer@dlrcoco.ie
If you are then not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner – details as follows:
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2
D02 RD28
Telephone: 01 765 0100 / 1800 437 737
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie/
Who are the Designated Public Officials in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council?Please click here to view the 40 elected members of dlr county and here to view the designated public officials of dlr
What is the closing date for Grant Applications?Applications can be received by hand or post up until 5pm on Friday 20th April 2018.
Applications by email will be accepted up until midnight on Friday 20th April 2018 - email address is grantschemes@dlrcoco.ie
Where can I access a list of current DLR advertised tenders?Current tender opportunities are advertised on www.etenders.gov.ie (or www.supplygov.ie )
You can search for DLR tenders on etenders at:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictendersIn order to find DLR opportunities, go to Advanced Category Search and choose Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council under the Authority tab.
How do I get notified about DLR tenders that I might be a suitable supplier for?In order to get notified about DLR tenders, a company will have to register with eTenders: https://www.etenders.gov.ie
You’ll be notified once you register and select the codes you want to be notified about.How do I register on eTenders?Please refer to the link below on how to register a company on eTenders:
https://www.etenders.gov.ie/Media/Default/SiteContent/UserGuides/Supplie...
A number of eTender user guides for suppliers can be found at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guidesWill I get notified about requests for quotes?If you are registered with eTenders then yes. However, you will have to be selected by buyer when they seek quotes on Quick Quotes.
Please note, each section carries out their own procurement so letting those sections know you are registered and available should they seek quotes would be advantageous - please email info@dlrcoco.ie and ask that your details be passed on to the relevant staff in that section.Is there a guide on procurement for suppliers?- Valuation:
- Finance
- Heritage
- Cemeteries
- Parks & Outdoors
- Community
- Architecture
- Film Locations
- Information Technology
- Dún Laoghaire Baths
The Council & Democracy
What are Local Authority Rates?
Rates are a property-based tax levied by Local Authorities on the occupiers of commercial/industrial properties in their administrative area.
What does "Rate is made" mean?
Each year, following the Annual Budget meeting, the Rate books for the County are prepared and are available for inspection by the public for 14 days. After the 14 days the rate is made by the County Manager and the seal of the Council is fixed to the Rate books. This would generally happen late January/early February each year. The date the Rate is made is advertised in the media each year.
What is the money raised through rates used for?
The income generated by rates is used to fund a wide range of services provided by the County Council throughout the County.
What is Rateable Valuation?
All properties are given a rateable valuation by the Commissioner of Valuation in the Valuation Office. The Commissioner of Valuation is independent of Local Authorities.
What is Annual Rate of Valuation?
Following the consideration of the Annual Budget each year, the elected members of the County Council (Councillors) determine the Annual rate of valuation to be levied for the following year.
What is the Annual Rate of Valuation in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown?
The Annual Rate of Valuation in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County for the last 10 years are:
| Year | Rate | Date Made |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.1624 | 03/02/16 |
| 2015 | 0.1624 | 03/02/15 |
| 2014 | 0.1666 | 03/02/2014 |
| 2013 | 0.1666 | 24/01/2013 |
| 2012 | 0.170 | 25/01/2012 |
| 2011 | 0.170 | 28/01/2011 |
| 2010 | 69.20 | 27/01/2010 |
| 2009 | 70.61 | 23/01/2009 |
| 2008 | 68.72 | 01/02/2008 |
| 2007 | 67.37 | 02/02/2007 |
| 2006 | 67.37 | 01/02/2006 |
| 2005 | 66.05 | 02/02/2005 |
How are my Commercial Rates calculated?
Rates are calculated by multiplying the valuation of your property by the annual rate on valuation (ARV). The Commissioner of Valuation is responsible for valuations and the Local Authority for the ARV. Both of these terms are clarified as follows:
- Valuation:
The valuation of property is determined by the Commissioner of Valuation. The basis of valuation is the Net Annual Value (NAV) i.e. the open market rental value of the property at a specified valuation date. For the purposes of revaluation in Dún Laoghaire the relevant valuation date was the 30th September 2005. - Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV):
The "Annual Rate on Valuation" (formerly known as "the rate in the pound"), is in effect a multiplier, and it is determined by the Council at its Annual Budget Meeting. The rate" is then made by the County Manager following a public notification process. The annual rate on valuation for 2013 is €0.1666. Both the valuation and ARV are shown on your rates bill and a sample calculation would be as follows:
| Eg. Rateable Valuation x | Annual Rate of Valuation = | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| €100,000 | €0.1666 | €16,660 |
When do the rates become due?
Rates are payable in two moieties (i.e. two instalments), the first moiety when the rate is made and on receipt of the rates bill by the occupier of the premises and the second moiety by the 1st July. As an alternative, Ratepayers can opt to pay by monthly direct debit.
How do I pay my rates?
You can pay your rates by the following methods:
By Direct Debit
You can pay your rates in monthly instalments over the course of one year.
Commercial Rates Direct Debit Mandate (pdf -40kb) Word doc 146 KB
By Bank Giro Credit Transfer/EFT
A Bank Giro is attached to your Rate Demand.
To your Rate Collector
See details below
By Post
Cheques, Money Order and Postal Orders.
In person
At the Council’s Offices in Dún Laoghaire and Dundrum
Cash is not accepted at the Council's offices in County Hall or Dundrum. Also, cash should not be sent through the post.
Who is my Rate Collector?
There are there Rate Collectors in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown area. The Rate Collectors are responsible for collection rates in their own areas.
Blackrock/Dún Laoghaire/Stillorgan
P.J. Meagher is acting as Rate Collector for the area from the County boundary with Dublin City to the centre of Dún Laoghaire. His areas include Booterstown, Blackrock, Monkstown, Part of Dún Laoghaire from the Monkstown towards Royal Marine Road and Stillorgan/Clonskeagh. He can be contacted at (01) 205 4798 or 086 8585867or via e-mail at pjmeagher@dlrcoco.ie.
Dún Laoghaire/Shankill
Emma Hynes is the Rate Collector for the area from the centre of Dún Laoghaire to the County boundary with Bray. Her areas include part of Dún Laoghaire from Royal Marine Road towards Glasthule, Glasthule, Dalkey, Shankill, Cherrywood, Foxrock. She can be contacted at (01) 205 4895 or 086 0204632 or via e-mail at ehynes@dlrcoco.ie.
Dundrum/Sandyford
Barbara Hanney is the Rate Collector for the west side of the County. Her areas include Dundrum, Stillorgan, Sandyford, Rathfarnham and Churchtown. She can be contacted at (01) 204 7088 or 086 1714135 or via e-mail at bhanney@dlrcoco.ie.
Must I pay rates if my property is vacant?
If a property is vacant on the day the rate is made (24th January 2013) and is available for letting or undergoing refurbishment the rates must still be paid to the Council. The Ratepayer may get a rates refund provided the full year’s rates have been paid and certain conditions have been met.
The Ratepayer will need to complete a Vacancy Refund Form (Rates) (pdf -59kb) , statutory undertaking and provide documentary evidence of his/her attempts to let or refurbish the property.
If a tenant moves into a premises and there are rates due on it, can the tenant be held liable?
A subsequent occupier may be held liable for arrears of rates for up to two years from the making of the rate. It is up to the new occupier to ensure that all rates, including the current year’s rates, and all other liabilities (e.g. water/ environmental waste charges) are paid before the closing of a sale or the assignment of a lease of any rateable property.
What happens if I do not pay my Rates?
If rates are not paid, legal proceedings will be initiated for the collection of the debt.
What are the contact details of the Rates Section in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council?
Rates Section
Finance Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
County Hall
Marine Road
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Phone: (01) 205 4821
Fax: (01) 280 5581
e-mail: rates@dlrcoco.ie
Website: www.dlrcoco.ie/
What if I a still unhappy with my valuation?
If you are unhappy with the Valuation as revised by the Revision officer, there is a further right of appeal to the Valuation Tribunal. The Valuation Tribunal is an independent body set up to settle disputed valuations.
You must apply in writing the Valuation Tribunal within 28 days of receiving your notification of decision from the Revision Officer. It must be accompanied by the appropriate fee.
The contact details for the Valuation Tribunal are:
Floor one
Ormond House
Ormond Quay Upper
Dublin 7
Phone: (01) 872 8177
Fax: (01) 872 8060
E-mail: info@valuation-trib.ie
The decision of the Valuation Tribunal is final, subject to an appeal to the High Court on a point of law.
What is the Entry Year Property Levy and am I liable?
The Entry Year Property Levy is a charge which the Local Authority applies to all newly erected or newly constructed properties pending the levying of commercial rates. It has been introduced for the first time in 2007 under the Local Government (Business Improvement istricts) Act 2006, which was enacted on the 24th December 2006.
What is Revaluation?
A revaluation is the production of an up-to-date Valuation List of all commercial and industrial property, within a rating authority area, by reference to property rental values at the specified valuation date, which, in the case of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area, was the 30th September 2005. Revaluation will result in a redistribution of commercial rates liability between ratepayers.
Who is responsible for Revaluation?
The Commissioner of Valuation initiated the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown revaluation in accordance with the powers vested in him under the Valuation Act 2001, after the required statutory consultation with both the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. He made a Valuation Order on the 27th of June 2008 which started the process in the County of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
Why did the Commissioner of Valuation initiate the Revaluation process?
The former Valuation Lists did not reflect the major shifts in property values that have occurred over the years. The Commissioner sought to bring more equity, fairness and transparency into the Local Authority rating system by having valuations in line with more up to date property rental values. This is to ensure Local Authority commercial rates are assessed on the basis of an up-to-date list of valuations of commercial and industrial properties.
The Valuation date of the 30th September 2005 is surely irrelevant having regard to downturn the market?
Nobody could be blamed for reaching that conclusion. The follow on to this is that ratepayers will think their rates assessment is higher than it should be because their rental values have now dropped. This is not the case. The base valuation date is largely irrelevant as the Council’s multiplier (the ARV) is altered to ensure the same levels of rates are payable, regardless of the Valuation date.
How does this distribution of Rates Liability Work?
An example is the best way to explain this. Look at the following:
| Property A | Property B | Property C | Total Rates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rateable Valuation | €200 | €200 | €200 | |
| ARV – Pre Revaluation | €69.20 | €69.20 | €69.20 | |
| Rates Liability – Pre Revaluation | €13,840 | €13,840 | €13,840 | €41,520 |
| Rental Value | €60,000 | €81,500 | €100,000 | |
| ARV Post Revaluation | €0.170 | €0.170 | €0.170 | |
| Rates Liability After Revaluation | €10,200 | €13,855 | €17,000 | €41,055 |
Before revaluation, each property had the same valuation and the same rates assessment. The total rates take for the Council is €41,520. After revaluation the rateable valuations now reflect the open market rental values (as at the valuation date of the 30th September 2005). You can see, following revaluation, that property A has a decreased rates assessment, property B is virtually unchanged while property C gets an increased assessment. The Council’s overall take is also less.
Will the revaluation process increase my rates bill?
Revaluation is a distribution of rates liability between Ratepayers. While 60% of Ratepayers will have a decease or no change in their rates assessment this year, 40% unfortunately will have an increased assessment following revaluation and if you are in this bracket it is important that you are aware of your right of appeal - you have up until the 8th February 2011 to exercise this right.
What if i already made "representations" when the proposed Valuation Certificates issued last year?
The Commissioner of Valuation considered over 2,200 individual representations from ratepayers before issuing his final Valuation Certificates. If you already made representations that have been determined by the Commissioner, you still have the right of appeal. However you should bear in mind that the Commissioner would have taken into account the matters raised by you in your representations prior to issuing a final Valuation Certificate.
I have received my Final Valuation Certificate from the Valuation Office. What should I do now?
You should examine all of the documentation sent to you by the Valuation Office, particularly the extract from the Valuer’s Report, and ensure you are satisfied that it is correct. You will also have received from the Council a letter in January indicating your rates liability for 2011, the valuation of your property and the latest date for submission of appeals.
As part of the revaluation process, draft Valuation Certificates were issued to Ratepayers in June and September of last year. At that time, ratepayers were invited to make representations to the Commissioner of Valuation. Over 2,200 ratepayers made representations. Any representations made were taken into consideration by the Commissioner prior to the issue of final Valuation Certificates.
If you are dissatisfied with the Commissioner’s determination of your valuation, you can appeal his decision. You have up until the 8th February 2011 to make your appeal. The Commissioner of Valuation will consider your appeal and make a decision within 6 months of receiving the appeal.
What if I am still unhappy with my valuation after this appeal?
There is a further right of appeal to the Valuation Tribunal. To be valid, an appeal to the Valuation Tribunal must follow the determination of the initial appeal by the Commissioner of Valuation. It must be in writing and must specify the grounds of appeal. The appeal must be made within 28 days and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. For more information on the Valuation Tribunal visit www.valuation-trib.ie/
Is the Valuation Tribunal's decision final?
The decision of the Valuation Tribunal is final on the amount of the valuation. However, there is a further right of appeal to the High Court on a point of law and ultimately to the Supreme Court.
Where can I get further information on my valuation or the revaluation process?
Should you have any further queries you can email revalinfo@valoff.ie or call (01) 817 1033. Locall 1890 531 431 or visit the Valuation Office website atwww.valoff.ie/revaluation.html.
I had heard that the Council had reduced its “rate” by 2% but yet many ratepayers have had an increase in their rates assessment for this year. Why is this?
The “rate” is normally the term associated with the ARV which is determined by the Council. We cannot compare the ARV for 2011 (€0.170) with that for 2010 (€69.20) as the ARV for 2011 is really a starting point following revaluation.
As with any exercise of the nature of a general revaluation of commercial properties certain categories of Ratepayers will enjoy a net gain, others will not. And even within those categories of properties where the overall rates burden will have decreased certain individual properties will show an increase in their rates liability. The revaluation process, undertaken by the Commissioner of Valuation in accordance with legislation, has resulted in 56% of ratepayers enjoying decreased rates bills, 4% seeing no change & 40% unfortunately having an increased bill.
What the Council has done in recognition of the difficulties re-valuation has caused many Ratepayers is to drop its rates income from what it could have been (€91.3m), as provided for in the revaluation legislation, to €88.9m, a decrease of 2.6% which has had the effect of bringing the ARV down to €0.170 instead of the higher figure permissible under the legislation of €0.174.
Will the revaluation increase the commercial rates income for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council?
No. The Valuation Act 2001 provides that the rates income collectible by a Council in the year immediately following revaluation cannot exceed the previous year’s rates income other than by the increase attributable to inflation. If the Council had adopted an ARV allowed for under the legislation the ARV in 2011 would have been €.0174. However, Members adopted an ARV of €0.170, 2.3% less than that permissible under the legislation. Furthermore, the Council has suffered a significant financial loss attributable to the Re-Valuation process arising from the necessity to make provision for any potential losses arising from appeals to the Valuation Office/Valuation Tribunal in 2011. It can therefore be seen that the Council did not benefit in any financial manner from the Re-Valuation process and in actuality Re-Valuation has resulted in a very significant negative impact on the Council’s finances.
The ARV in 2010 was €69.20. This year it is €0.170. Why such a difference?
The reason for this is due to the revaluation process (Explained further below). In 2010 the total rateable valuation of all property in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area was approximately €1,287,000. The Council’s required rates income for the year was €89,060,500 giving an ARV (multiplier) of €69.20 (€89,060,500/ €1,287,000 = €69.20).
Under revaluation all valuations increased to reflect open market rental values at the 30th September 2005. This means that in 2011 the total valuation of all properties in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area is €523,206,100. The Council’s required rates income for the year is €88,899,100 giving an ARV (multiplier) of €0.170 (€88,899,100/ €523,206,100 = €0.170).
Did the Council financially benefit from Revaluation?
As outlined in the previous paragraph the Valuation Act 2001 provides that the rates income collectible by a Council in the year immediately following revaluation cannot exceed the previous year’s rates income other than by the increase attributable to inflation. If the Council had adopted an ARV allowed for under the legislation the ARV in 2011 would have been €.0174.
However, Members adopted an ARV of €0.170, 2.3% less than that permissible under the legislation. Furthermore, the Council has suffered a significant financial loss attributable to the Re-Valuation process arising from the necessity to make provision for any potential losses arising from appeals to the Valuation Office/Valuation Tribunal in 2011. It can therefore be seen that the Council did not benefit in any financial manner from the Re-Valuation process and in actuality Re-Valuation has resulted in a very significant negative impact on the Council’s finances.
Under the legislation, I understand that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government imposed a limit on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s rates income for this year. Can you clarify?
This is correct. Under the Valuation Act 2001 (S.56), the Minister made a Limitation Order the effect of which was to allow for an increase in the Council’s rates income taking account of inflation using the CPI index year on year. It meant the maximum ARV the Council could fix in 2011 was €0.174. The Council’s budgetary objective was to try and limit the impact of revaluation on those ratepayers whose valuations increased. The Council decided therefore to reduce the ARV from that permissible to €0.170. This meant the Council had to make further cost savings of €2.3m to fund the reduction in the ARV in order to present a balanced budget.
Who do I contact if I have a query on my rates bill?
Ratepayers should contact the Rate Collector for their area. Ratepayers can also contact the Rates Office at 01-2054821 or email rates@dlrcoco.ie
Blackrock/Dún Laoghaire/Stillorgan
P.J. Meagher is acting as Rate Collector for the area from the County boundary with Dublin City to the centre of Dún Laoghaire. His areas include Booterstown, Blackrock, Monkstown, Part of Dún Laoghaire from the Monkstown towards Royal Marine Road and Stillorgan/Clonskeagh. He can be contacted at (01) 205 4798 or 086 8585867or via e-mail at pjmeagher@dlrcoco.ie.
Dún Laoghaire/Shankill
Emma Hynes is the Rate Collector for the area from the centre of Dún Laoghaire to the County boundary with Bray. Her areas include part of Dún Laoghaire from Royal Marine Road towards Glasthule, Glasthule, Dalkey, Shankill, Cherrywood, Foxrock. She can be contacted at (01) 205 4895 or 086 0204632 or via e-mail at ehynes@dlrcoco.ie.
Dundrum/Sandyford
Barbara Hanney is the Rate Collector for the west side of the County. Her areas include Dundrum, Stillorgan, Sandyford, Rathfarnham and Churchtown. She can be contacted at (01) 204 7088 or 086 1714135 or via e-mail at bhanney@dlrcoco.ie.
When is the Calendar of Meetings published?
The calendar is approved by the Organisation, Procedure and Protocol Committee, which is held quarterly (i.e. March, June, September and December). Once approved the Calendar is published on the website.
Can I then appeal to the Commissioner for Environmental Information?
Following the completion of the internal review, you may seek an independent review of the decision from the Commissioner for Environmental Information. Appeals to the Commissioner must be made within one month of the internal review decision. You may also appeal to the Commissioner if the Council does not reply to your request for an internal review of the original decision within one month.
Appeals must be made in writing to the Commissioner for Environmental Information at the following address:
Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Information
6 Earlsfort Terrace
Dublin 2, D02 W773
Tel: 01 6395689
Email: info@ocei.ie
Further contact details and information on the Commissioner's Office can be found on www.ocei.ie.
Third parties affected by the decision of the Council may also appeal to the Commissioner against the Council’s decision.
You must include the appropriate fee for your appeal (see Fees Section for more information).
How frequent are the meetings:
The SPC meetings take place on a quarterly basis (usually March, June, September and December)
Where can I see what happened at an SPC meeting:
Details of SPC meetings can be found under The Council and Democracy/Council Meetings/ Meetings Agendas and Minutes
Where are the minutes of the meetings:
Minutes of each SPC meeting contains decisions made at the meeting.
They are approved by the SPC at their next meeting. Once the minutes have been approved they are published on the Council’s website under The Council and Democracy/Council Meetings/ Meetings Agendas and Minutes
How are members appointed:
In accordance with the provisions of the legislation and guidelines from The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, the membership of the SPCs will consist of two thirds Councillors and one third sectoral representatives. The following shall apply in relation to the membership of SPCs
• Each Councillor will be a member of 2 SPCs;
• Every member of an SPC will hold office for the lifetime of the Council
(normally five years);
• If a Councillor member of an SPC ceases to be a Councillor he or she
will also automatically cease to be a member of an SPC;
• Each nominating sector is entitled to deselect its nominees as
required.
• A sector may be represented on more than one SPC
(full details are available in the DLR Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2014-2019)
Vacancies in the membership of the SPCs are a matter for approval by the Councillors. If a Councillor vacancy arises, the Members of the Council approve and adopted the Councillor to fill the vacancy.
If a vacancy arises from the sectoral representation, a nomination is received from the sector where the vacancy has arisen, the nomination is presented to the Members of the Council for their adoption
What is a Chairpersons report:
A chairpersons report is a report that is prepared after the SPC meeting by the Chairperson to outline what matters were dealt with at the meeting.
Chairpersons report are included on the County Council agenda for noting by Members and are then published on the Council’s website (above this page).
How do I access my personal data?
All requests for personal details must be made in writing, either by post or email. The Council shall respond to your request within one month. You may be asked for evidence of your identity. This is to make sure that personal information is not given to the wrong person. Please address your request to:
Data Protection Co-Ordinator
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
County Dublin
Email: dataprotection@dlrcoco.ie
Phone: +353 01 2054827
In your request, you should give any details that will help the Council to identify you and find your data e.g. any previous address and/or date of birth. Also, be clear about which details you are looking for if you are only looking for certain information.
You will receive these details within one month of your request however if the request is complex, and the Council is of the opinion that it requires additional time to consider the request, it may once only extend the time, by notice in writing to you, by a further period not exceeding two months.
General Data Protection Regulation Data Access Request - Print Only Version
Is there a fee involved?
In general No.
However section 93(4) of the Data Protection Act 2018 provides if a request is manifestly unfounded or excessive in nature, a reasonable charge may be imposed having regard to the administrative cost of complying with the request.
Is there a right of Appeal open to me?
If you feel the Council is not respecting your data protection rights, you should contact the organisation's Data Protection Officer.
Data Protection Officer
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
County Dublin
Email: dataprotectionofficer@dlrcoco.ie
Phone: +353 01 2054827
If you are then not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner – details as follows:
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
Canal House
Station Road
Portarlington
Co Laois
R32 AP23
LoCall: 1890 252 231 Tel: +353 0761 104 800 Fax: +353 57 868 4757
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Website: www.dataprotection.ie
What items cannot be discussed at a Deputation meeting?
The following items cannot be dealt with at a Deputation meeting:
- Areas that have not been taken in charge by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council or requests for areas to be Taken in Charge. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/planning/building-control/taking-charge
- Planning files and Developments. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/planning-applications/planning-applications-online-search
- Planning Enforcement cases. Enforcement files are not public files so cannot be viewed. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/planning/planning-enforcement
- Part 8 applications. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/planning/public-consultations-part-8-schemes
- Derelict sites. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/property-management/derelict-sites
- Commercial Industrial Estates. Please contact info@dlrcoco.ie
- Housing Maintenance issues. Please refer to: www.dlrcoco.ie/en/housing-provision-tenants/maintenance-repairs
What is involved at a Deputation meeting?
Agenda items are received by the Residents Association or Community group. These agenda items are then circulated by the Deputations Team to the relevant Council officials. A formal agenda is produced and issued to the Councillors representing that Local Electoral Area.
The Deputations Team will confirm the meeting date and time with the Residents Association or Community Group. When the meeting takes place each item listed on the agenda is discussed in detail with the Elected Members and Council Officials.
Will there be minutes of the Deputations Meeting?
Deputation minutes are a summary of the record of actions that were agreed and not a record of everything that was said at the meeting.
The minutes will be issued to each Residents Association or Community Group 3 weeks after their meeting takes place.
I will be on holiday on the day of the election; can I have a postal vote?
No, unfortunately you are not eligible for a postal vote.
Council Business
What is the Representational Payment for a Councillor
The Representational Payment is currently:- €27,593.00
How often do SPC meetings take place?
Each SPC meets on a quarterly basis (i.e. March, June, September & December).
What are the rules governing the payment of the 'Annual Expense Allowance'
Payment of the Travel & Subsistence is made subject to Councillors attendance rate quota of 80% of all meetings which the Councillors is due to attend.
Payment of the Annual Allowance is made subject to Councillors attendance ratequota of 50% of all meetings which the Councillor is due attend.
What is the Allowance Payable to the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach of Local Authorities under S143?
Section 143 Local Government Act 2001 [As Amended]
€30K for the Cathaoirleach Allowance
€6K for the Leas-Chathaoirleach Allowance
Is the Calendar updated if changes are required to the date, time or venue of any meeting?
The calendar is updated and re-published on the website where changes are required to the time, date or venue of any meeting.
Customer Care & Communications
I am a displaced Ukrainian national seeking refuge in Ireland. What should I do or how do I go about it?
For general information, please see the Irish Immigration website here.
As a Ukrainian arriving in Ireland you have 90 days before you need to regularise your status. Ireland is an EU country and is working with the EU to activate the EU Temporary Protection Directive, an emergency provision designed to respond quickly and humanely to the mass displacement of Ukrainian people.
Once this is finalised, the details will be made available on the Irish Immigration website. In the meantime, if you require it, displaced nationals arriving from Ukraine can be given accommodation by IPAS. You are also free to source your own private accommodation.
I am a displaced Ukrainian national and I have nowhere to stay in Ireland. Where can I find help?
If arriving in the airport, please make yourself known to Immigration who will then bring you to the Border Management Unit. The Border Management Unit will liaise on your behalf with IPAS, who in turn will arrange accommodation and transport for you.
If you have arrived in Ireland, please contact the IPAS Helpdesk at ipasinbox@equality.gov.ie and someone will assist you.
I am a resident in Ireland and want to offer accommodation to displaced Ukraine nationals. What do I do?
Please find all information on accommodation pledges at the Irish Red Cross register of pledges here or call 01 642 4600.
I am a Ukraine/Irish citizen currently living in Ireland. What documents do I need to bring children from Ukraine into Ireland whose parents must remain in Ukraine? Who do I contact?
Please contact the Department of Justice at 01 6028202.
I am an employer of newly arrived displaced Ukrainian nationals/refugees. Can I support them in hotel accommodation myself or do they need to use IPAS accommodation?
Any employer is free to accommodate their employees privately once the accommodation is of an approved standard. The employee will, however need to obtain a PPS number. For more information, please see answer to question below regarding PPS numbers.
How do I register newly arrived Ukrainian children into schools?
The Tusla Education Support Service can assist you to find a school for your child/children.
Click here to see the contact details for different regions.
How can I access urgent medication and/or medical assistance?
Where there is NGO support available on site, contact them with any medical requirements. In the absence of an NGO, please ask the Centre management team for assistance.
If you require immediate access to medical care or medication, or any questions on your entitlements, services, or how to access HSE health or social services in your area, you canvisit the HSE website here or call 01 240 8787.
I am a displaced Ukrainian temporarily residing with a member of the general public but will soon require accommodation. What do I do or who do I contact?
Anyone being temporarily accommodated with friends or family may request access to IPAS accommodation.
You can contact IPAS here.
How can I access my finances and banks in Ukraine?
Please enquire with the Irish Central Bank for banking queries.
I am a member of the Public. What can I do to assist Ukrainian refugees?
Please find all information on assisting Ukrainians at the Irish Red Cross register of pledges here or call 01 642 4600.
I am a member of the public that speaks Ukrainian. Can I assist as a translator?
Please send your name and contact details to IPAS by email and they will contact you if we require your assistance.
Do I have to quarantine in any IPAS accommodation Centres?
There is no longer any quarantine requirement for new arrivals to any IPAS accommodation.
Can I work in Ireland when I arrive and what financial supports will be available to me while I look for work?
Under the Temporary Protection Directive, displaced Ukrainians have the right to work and to receive social welfare payments in Ireland. You need a PPS number to do so, which can be organised for you once you arrive in Ireland.
Mpore details on social welfare are available from the Department of Social Protection here.
What assistance & supports can I receive when sourcing my own accommodation?
Under the Temporary Protection Directive, displaced Ukrainians have the right to work and to receive social welfare payments in Ireland. You need a PPS number to do so, which can be organised for you once you arrive in Ireland.
Mpore details on social welfare are available from the Department of Social Protection here.
Can I bring my family pet into Ireland from Ukraine?
When travelling to an EU country or Northern Ireland, your pet needs:
- a microchip
- a valid rabies vaccination
- an animal health certificate, or a valid pet passport that is accepted in the country you’re travelling to
- tapeworm treatment for dogs if you’re travelling directly to Finland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Norway or Malta.
These requirements also apply to assistance dogs.
Electoral Services
I cannot find my name through the search facility on your website...
In order to comply with Data Protection regulations, our system is set up to only confirm exact details that are inputted on the query page.
Have you highlighted the correct townland from the drop down list?
Have you tried to search for your details by entering your Eircode?
Have you entered your full Christian name and surname e.g., Anthony McVeigh could be entered as Tony McVeigh?
The entries on the register are what is put on your form, some electors have a given name but go by another name e.g., Margaret but is known as Peggy.
You could have put Patrick on your form and are searching under Paddy or Pat.
Surnames beginning with O’Reilly, McMahon/Mac or Irish names could have spaces or fada’s e.g., Ó Bradaigh or Uί Bhroin.
Hyphenated names could have a space or a hyphen.
Why was my name taken off the Register?
During the summer months an RFA form is delivered to householders for completion and returned to us so the register can be updated. If you are not included on this form your name will be removed from the Register as only persons listed as ordinarily residing at this address are included on the Register.
I will be 18 years of age after the Register comes into force on 15th February but will be 18 years of age before Polling Day, can I be included on the Register?
You can apply to be included on a Supplement to the Register by completing a Supplement Application Form (RFA2), having the form witnessed at a Garda Station and returned to us before the closing date to be included on the supplement.
How can I check the Draft Register?
- on voter.ie
- By calling the Register Section on 01 2054880
- In person at the Council Offices in Dun Laoghaire and Dundrum
- In Person at your local library, Post Office or Garda Station
Is there anything I can do if it is Polling Day and I have not received my Polling Card?
Firstly you should contact our office at 01 205 4880 and clarify that you are registered at your correct address and have the correct status/nationality. Once these two details have been confirmed as correct, you can then be given directions to the correct Polling Station in order for you to use your vote.
The location of Polling Stations are updated in the run-up to any election/referendum.
I have a disability - what special arrangements have been put in place for me?
Where can I find my Local Polling Station?
The location of Polling Stations are updated in the run-up to any election/referendum.
I sent in a 'Change of Address form' (RFA3) yet I am still listed at my previous address?
Once the Register comes into force on 15th February each year it cannot be amended. Your details will be changed in the background and if an election/referendum is called during the life of the Register you will not receive a polling card for your previous address.
I have changed address after the Register came into force on 15th February, can I be included on the Register at my new address if an Election/Referendum is called?
You can apply to be included on a Supplement to the Register by completing a Supplement Application Form (RFA3), having the form witnessed at a Garda Station and returned to us before the closing date to be included on the supplement.
I am on the Register and have now become an Irish Citizen after the Register came into force on 15th February, can my citizenship be changed on the Register if an Election/Referendum is called?
You can complete an application form (RFA5) for inclusion in the Supplement to the Register of Electors, having the form witnessed at a Garda Station and must attach evidence of your Irish citizenship, for example, a copy of your Certificate of Naturalisation or the relevant page in your Irish Passport.
I applied to be included on the Supplement but cannot see myself on line?
The Supplement is only put up on line after the closing date for inclusion.
An Election/Referendum is called and I am not registered, can I vote?
No. You must be on the Register to be able to vote.
What does Election type mean?
Presidential : Resident Irish citizens can vote in Referendum or
Presidential Election, Dáil Elections, European
Elections and Local Elections.
Dáil: Resident British citizens (D) can vote in Dáil
Elections and Local Elections.
European: Resident EU citizens (E) can vote in European
Elections and Local Elections.
Local: Resident Non-EU citizens (L) can vote in Local
Elections.
*as indicated on the register.
Electoral Reform Act 2022. How has the electoral registration process changed?
The process has been changed to make it easier to use and easier to administer. Many of these changes were provided for in law by the Electoral Reform Act 2022 https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2022/act/30/enacted/en/pdf
The main changes to the process include:
• Continuous registration – this means that the same process is in place all year around and your record can be updated at any time (up to 15 days before an electoral event).
• Use of PPSNs in the process – in addition to enabling quick and easy online registration, the use of PPSNs will enable basic identity data checks to protect the integrity of the register. It will help local authorities to ensure that the register is accurate and that everyone is only registered once. The data sharing involved in the cross-check with the Department of Social Protection is provided for in the Electoral Reform Act 2022.
• People will be responsible for registering and maintaining their own information – registration authorities will continue to work with their communities to maintain and manage the register with a view to ensuring it is complete and accurate.
• Most people will no longer need to get their forms signed at the local Garda stations.
• The electoral commission – An Coimisiún Toghcháin, will have an oversight role in respect of the electoral register and local authorities will report to it on the work they have done each year to manage and maintain the register. The Commission can make recommendations to local authorities and to the Minister about the register and its process.
I don’t know my Eircode?
If you are unsure of your Eircode, you can search via your address at eircode.ie.
Mura bhfuil tú cinnte faoi d’Éirchód, is féidir do sheoladh a chuardach ag eircode.ie
Why do I need to provide my Eircode?
Your address is required as it affects where you will vote. Providing your Eircode helps to accurately identify your address. To vote, you must be living full time at an address in the State.
What if I have no address?
If you have no address you may still be eligible to apply to vote if you are living in the State and are otherwise eligible. However, in order to provide you with a polling card and other information you will be asked to provide an address where you can receive post. If there is no address where you can receive post the Register of Electors will contact you to arrange for you to collect your polling card at our offices.
In your application, you will need to tell the Register of Electors the address or the area where you spend a substantial amount of your time. This address will affect where you vote.
Governance
Where can I get a copy of the Register?
The full Register of Electors is not available to the public - this is due to legal requirements in relation to personal confidentiality.
I am concerned that my details will be available to others and I will receive junk-mail?
Since 2004, registration authorities are required to publish two versions of the Register - the Full Register and the Edited Register. The full register lists everyone who is entitled to vote and can only be used for an electoral or other statutory purpose. The edited Register contains the names and addresses of persons whose details can be used for a purpose other than an electoral or other statutory purpose e.g. direct marketing use by a commercial or other organisation. To ensure your details are not included on the Edited Register, choose the 'opt-out box' on the registration form.
I have mislaid my polling card. Can I still vote?
The polling card is not mandatory for voting. However, even if you have received a polling card, you will need to bring one of the following documents as proof of identification:
- Passport
- A current Driving Licence
- An Employee identity card containing a photograph
- A student identity card issued by an educational institution and containing a photograph
- A Travel document containing name and photograph
- A Bank or Savings or Credit Union book containing address
- A temporary Residence Certificate card
- A cheque card*
- A credit card*
- A birth certificate*
- A marriage certificate*
*The last 4 items must be accompanied by a further document which established the address of the holder in the constituency or local electoral area.
If I am abroad while the Register is being compiled, can I continue to remain on the Register even though I am not residing at my home address?
You can remain on the Register if you intend to return to your residence within 18 months.
Who are my Current Local Councillors?
What categories of information does AIE cover?
There are six categories of information available as follows:
- the state of the elements of the environment e.g. air, water, soil, land, landscape, biological diversity
- factors affecting, or likely to affect, the elements of the environment, e.g. energy, noise, radiation, waste and other releases into the environment
- measures designed to protect the elements of the environment e.g. policies, legislation, plans, programs, environmental agreements
- reports on the implementation of environmental legislation
- analyses and assumptions used within the framework of measures designed to protect the environment
- the state of human health and safety, the food chain, cultural sights and built structures in as much as they may be affected by the elements of the environment.
Under the mandate of legislation, we must refuse to give you access to environmental information on the following grounds:
- personal information
- information supplied by a third party voluntarily
- material the disclosure of which would make it more likely that the environment to which such material related would be damaged
- confidentiality of the proceedings of public authorities.
Under the AIE Regulations we may refuse to give you access to information on certain grounds:
- international relations, national defence or public security
- the course of justice
- commercial or industrial confidentiality
- intellectual property rights
- material in the course of completion
- internal communications with public authorities
- the request is considered to be unreasonable due to the volume or range of information sought or the request is too general.
How do I request information under the AIE Regulations?
When making a request for information under the AIE Regulations, you must:
Submit your request in writing or electronic form and state that it is being made under the AIE Regulations
- provide your contact details
- state as clearly as possible the environmental information required
- if you require the information in a specific format or manner of access, you should specify this in your request.
We are obliged to reply within one month of receipt of your application.
Please submit your application to:
Freedom of Information Officer
Corporate Affairs Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
County Hall
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 2047000
Email: foi@dlrcoco.ie
The AIE Regulations allow people access to environmental information held by or for public authorities which is not routinely available through other means.
The Freedom of Information Acts 1997 and 2003 operate in parallel with the AIE Regulations. This means that people can gain access to environmental information under the FOI Acts and the AIE Regulations
If you wish to access personal information held by the Council under the Data Protection legislation, please see the Data Protection Section
What is my Right of Appeal?
If you are not satisfied with the response to your request or if the Council fail to respond within the assigned timeframe, you can request an internal review of the matter. That review will be undertaken by an officer of the Council who was unconnected to the original decision. You must make your appeal within one month of receiving the original decision letter and the Council must respond to your appeal within one month of receipt of same.
Please submit your appeal to:
Appeals Officer
Freedom of Information
Corporate Affairs Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 2054700
Email: foi@dlrcoco.ie
What is the membership of the Community Development, Culture and Ageing SPC?
Councillors (Total: 12)
Emma Blain
Deirdre Donnelly
Mary Fayne
Karen Furlong
Mary Hanafin
John Kennedy
Lynsey McGovern
Sorcha Nic Cormaic
Peter O'Brien (Chair)
Dave O'Keeffe
Patricia Stewart
Grace Tallon
Sectoral Representatives (Total: 6)
Environment/Conversation Sector (1)
- Selma Harrington (PPN)
Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Vacancy (Awaiting replacement for Larry O’Connor (Chambers Ireland ))
Community/Voluntary Sector (2)
- Michele Relihan (PPN)
- Tom Conlon (PPN)
Social Inclusion Sector (2)
- Ann Cannon (PPN)
- Geraldine Graydon (PPN)
What is the membership of the Economic Development and Enterprise SPC?
Councillors (Total: 14)
Emma Blain
Chris Curran
Kevin Daly
Liam Dockery
Kate Feeney
Melisa Halpin
Mary Hanafin
John Kennedy
Lettie McCarthy
Tom Murphy
Peter O'Brien
Shane O'Brien
Denis O'Callaghan
Barry Ward (Chair)
Sectoral Representatives (Total: 7)
Environment/Conservation Sector (1)
- Miriam Hennessy (PPN)
Development/Construction Sector (1)
- Sean O'Neill (Chambers Ireland)
Business/Commercial Sector (2)
- Dr Josephine Browne (Chambers Ireland)
- Ann Marie Walsh (Chambers Ireland)
Trade Union Sector (1)
- Rosheen Callendar (ICTU)
Community/Voluntary Sector (1)
- Aileen Eglinton (PPN)
Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- Fardus Sultan (PPN)
What is the membership of the Environment, Climate Change and Energy SPC?
Councillors (Total: 12)
Marie Baker
Jennifer Cuffe
Cormac Devlin
Mary Fayne
Hugh Lewis
Lynsey McGovern
Carron McKinney
Sorcha Nic Cormaic
Seamas O'Neill
Barry Saul
Carrie Smyth
Ossian Smyth (Chairperson)
Sectoral Representatives (Total: 6)
Agriculture/Farming Sector (1)
- Denis Mulvey (IFA)
Environment/Conservation Sector (1)
- Diarmuid McAree (PPN)
Development/Construction Sector (1)
- Peter Clancy (Chambers Ireland)
Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Errol Close (Chambers Ireland)
Community/Voluntary Sector (1)
- Elizabeth Clooney (PPN)
Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- Marese Hegarty (PPN)
What is the membership of the Planning SPC?
Councillors (Total: 14)
Marie Baker
Shay Brennan
Anne Colgan
Jennifer Cuffe
Kevin Daly
Karen Furlong
Jim Gildea
Carron McKinney
Michael Merrigan (Chair)
Brian Murphy
Tom Murphy
Dave O'Keeffe
Patricia Stewart
Grace Tallon
Sectoral Representatives (Total: 7)
Environmental/Conversation Sector (2)
- Goff Lalor (PPN)
- Rob Goodbody (PPN)
Development/Construction Sector (2)
- Matt Gallagher (Chambers Ireland)
- Martin O'Donnell (Chambers Ireland)
Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Kevin Fitzgerald (Chambers Ireland)
Community/Voluntary Sector (1)
- Paul O'Callaghan (PPN)
Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- Veronica Heywood (PPN)
What is the membership of the Social Housing SPC?
Councillors (Total: 14)
John Bailey (Chair)
Anne Colgan
Chris Curran
Cormac Devlin
Kate Feeney
Jim Gildea
Melisa Halpin
Pat Hand
Deirdre Kingston
Michael Merrigan
Brian Murphy
Denis O'Callaghan
Dónal Smith
Carrie Smyth
Sectoral Representatives (Total: 7)
Environment/Conservation Section (1)
- Terence Corish (PPN)
Development/Construction Sector (1)
- Kathy Irwin (Chambers Ireland )
Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Liz Ferris (Chambers Ireland )
Trade Union Sector (1)
- Jimmy Jordan (ICTU)
Community/Voluntary Sector (2)
- Kieron Brennan (PPN)
- Gerladine Dunne (PPN)
Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- Catherine Kenny (PPN)
What is the membership of the Transportation and County Wide Movement SPC?
Councillors (Total: 14)
John Bailey
Shay Brennan (Chairperson)
Liam Dockery
Deirdre Donnelly
Pat Hand
Deirdre Kingston
Hugh Lewis
Lettie McCarthy
Shane O'Brien
Seamas O'Neill
Barry Saul
Dónal Smith
Ossian Smyth
Barry Ward
Sectoral Representatives (Total: 7)
Environmental/Conversation Sector (2)
- Keith Byrne (PPN)
- Clare Sullivan (PPN)
Development/Construction Sector (2)
- Pat Neill (Chambers Ireland)
- Gregory Alken (Chambers Ireland )
Business/Commercial Sector (1)
- Tom Nolan (Chambers Ireland )
Community/Voluntary Sector (1)
- Jim Colgan (PPN)
Social Inclusion Sector (1)
- John Nolan (PPN)
What type of information can I request access to?
You can request access to personal information held by Dún-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council about you regardless of when the information was created.
You can also gain access to other non-personal records created after 21st October 1998.
Some records are not immediately available under the FOI Act. Access may be restricted by certain exemptions or involve specific procedures and time limits.
Do I need to pay a fee when making a request under the FOI Act?
Fees
Requests for personal information under FOI are free. Requests for non-personal information may incur fees as listed below if there is a lot of search and retrieval work involved, including photocopying.
• There is no fee where the cost of search, retrieval and copying is less than €101 (less than five hours work).
• There is a €20.00 per hour search and retrieval fee and €0.04 per sheet for a photocopy where this exceeds the €101 free allowance.
• Where the cost of search, retrieval and copying is greater than €700, we can refuse to process the request. You will be given the opportunity to refine your request.
• Internal review for non-personal requests incurs a fee of €30 (€10 for medical card holders).
• An appeal to the Information Commissioner for non-personal requests costs €50 (€15 for medical card holders).
Fees and charges paid by money order or cheque should be made payable to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
Does my request have to be in writing?
Requests must be made in writing and delivered by hand, post or email. All requests should be addressed to:
Freedom of Information Officer
Corporate Affairs Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
DDI: 01 2054700
Email: foi@dlrcoco.ie
You must state that you are requesting the information under the Freedom of Information Acts.
Requests should contain sufficient information to enable us identify the records in question. They should also specify the format in which access to records is sought, for example photocopy of records, viewing of file, email etc.
If you choose to use our FOI Application Form please find it attached under the Related Documents heading above
How do I access my personal data?
All requests for personal details must be made in writing, either by post or email. You may be asked for evidence of your identity. This is to make sure that personal information is not given to the wrong person. Please address your request to:
Data Protection Co-ordinator
Corporate Affairs Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
Co. Dublin
Telephone: 01 205 4700
Email: dataprotection@dlrcoco.ie
In your request, you should give any details that will help the County Council to identify you and find your data e.g. any previous address and/or date of birth. Also, be clear about which details you are looking for if you are only looking for certain information.
You should receive these details within one month of your request. This can be extended by a further two months if the request is complex or there is a number of requests from the same individual.
Is there a right of appeal to the Data Protection Commissioner?
The Data Protection Commissioner
If you feel the Council is not respecting your data protection rights, you should contact us. If you are then not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner – details as follows:
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
Canal House
Station Road
Portarlington
Co. Laois
LoCall: 1890 252 231 Tel: 057 868 4800 Fax: 057 868 4757
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Is there a fee involved in requesting personal data?
In most cases individuals cannot be required to pay a fee to make a subject access request. However, in certain very limited circumstances, per Article 12(5) GDPR, where the initial request is ‘manifestly unfounded or excessive’ or where an individual requests additional copies of their personal data undergoing processing Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council may charge a ‘reasonable fee’ for the administrative costs of complying with the request.
Is there a right of appeal open to me?
If you feel the Council is not respecting your data protection rights, you should contact the organisation's Data Protection Officer. Please address your query to:
Data Protection Officer
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
County Hall
Marine Road
Dún Laoghaire
County Dublin
Phone: 01 205 4700
Email: DataProtectionOfficer@dlrcoco.ie
If you are then not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner – details as follows:
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner
21 Fitzwilliam Square South
Dublin 2
D02 RD28
Telephone: 01 765 0100 / 1800 437 737
Email: info@dataprotection.ie
Website: https://www.dataprotection.ie/
Who are the Designated Public Officials in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council?
Please click here to view the 40 elected members of dlr county and here to view the designated public officials of dlr
What is the closing date for Grant Applications?
Applications can be received by hand or post up until 5pm on Friday 20th April 2018.
Applications by email will be accepted up until midnight on Friday 20th April 2018 - email address is grantschemes@dlrcoco.ie
Where can I access a list of current DLR advertised tenders?
Current tender opportunities are advertised on www.etenders.gov.ie (or www.supplygov.ie )
You can search for DLR tenders on etenders at:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/supplier/publictenders
In order to find DLR opportunities, go to Advanced Category Search and choose Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council under the Authority tab.
How do I get notified about DLR tenders that I might be a suitable supplier for?
In order to get notified about DLR tenders, a company will have to register with eTenders: https://www.etenders.gov.ie
You’ll be notified once you register and select the codes you want to be notified about.
How do I register on eTenders?
Please refer to the link below on how to register a company on eTenders:
https://www.etenders.gov.ie/Media/Default/SiteContent/UserGuides/Supplie...
A number of eTender user guides for suppliers can be found at https://www.etenders.gov.ie/system-user-guides
Will I get notified about requests for quotes?
If you are registered with eTenders then yes. However, you will have to be selected by buyer when they seek quotes on Quick Quotes.
Please note, each section carries out their own procurement so letting those sections know you are registered and available should they seek quotes would be advantageous - please email info@dlrcoco.ie and ask that your details be passed on to the relevant staff in that section.
Is there a guide on procurement for suppliers?