You may apply to one Local Authority only. If you are applying to us you can choose up to three housing areas in the Dublin region, at least one of which must be in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.

Your other two areas may be in Dublin City, South Dublin County or Fingal County. If you opt for an area in any other county, we will forward your information to that local authority. We will manage your application.  You can make changes to your areas of choice once in any twelve-month period by completing Area of Choice Form.

The Housing Welfare Officer provides an efficient and professional housing related service in a holistic manner to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council tenants and applicants in need of support.

Self referals and Agency referrals may apply directly to  the Housing Welfare Officer:  Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Housing Department, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire.

Contact Numbers: 01 2047259 or 01 2054792

Each year, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is required to identify bathing waters (sea, river or lake surface waters) within their area which they consider to be widely used by the public for bathing for the upcoming bathing season.

At present, 18 local authorities have identified 148 bathing waters which is approximately 1 for every 40 km of coastline.

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

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.

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:

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 1st January 2024.
• 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 levied by the Chief Executive following a public notification process. The annual rate on valuation for 2024 is €0.2077. Both the valuation and ARV are shown on your rates demand and a sample calculation would be as follows:

     Rateable Valuation x Annual Rate of Valuation =  Rates

      eg.     €100,000     x     €0.2077       =      €20,770.00

The Arts Office will allocate each studio to successful applicants.

Awards are given based on the results of an unannounced adjudicators visit during the months of July and August 2024, and the information provided on the application form

Please enquire with the Irish Central Bank for banking queries.

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.