What date will the new baths open?

It is anticipated that the baths will be completed by Spring 2020.

What deductions and disregards can apply?

The following payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are not considered in assessing your household income:

  • Carer’s Allowance/Benefit
  • Carer’s Support Grant
  • Child Benefit
  • Domiciliary Care Allowance
  • Foster Care Grant
  • Fuel Allowance
  • Household Benefits Package
  • Living Alone Allowance
  • Working Family Payment

There are also two types of deductions that reduce the amount of household income considered:

  • A deduction of €5,000 applies for each member of the household who is under 18 years of age or under 23 years of age and in full time education or engaged in a SOLAS apprenticeship;
  • A deduction of €5,000 applies where the person for whom the grant aid is sought is being cared for by a relative on a full-time basis if a relative is caring full-time for the person who the grant is for.

 

What deductions and disregards can apply?
  1. The following payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are not considered in assessing your household income:

·       Carer’s Allowance/Benefit

·       Carer’s Support Grant

·       Child Benefit

·       Domiciliary Care Allowance

·       Foster Care Grant

·       Fuel Allowance

·       Household Benefits Package

·       Living Alone Allowance

·       Working Family Payment

There are also types of deductions that reduce the amount of household income considered:

·       A deduction of €6,250 applies for each member of the household who is under 18 years of age or under 23 years of age and in full time education or engaged in a SOLAS apprenticeship;

·       A deduction of €6,250 applies where the person for whom the grant aid is sought is being cared for by a relative on a full-time basis if a relative is caring full-time for the person who the grant is for.

·       A deduction of up to €6,250 applies for housing costs such as rent or mortgage repayments for the home where the work will be done.

·       A deduction of up to €12,500 applies if the owner is paying the residential care fees of (i) a spouse or (ii) other owner of the home.

·       A deduction of up to €12,500 (or up to €6,250 if deduction 2 is claimed) where the owner is paying for homecare fees for: (i) their own care (ii) a spouse or (iii) another person living in the home.

What development is proposed in the Dundrum LAP?

A Local Area Plan does not contain development proposals, rather, it sets out policies and objectives to help guide any future development within an area.

 

A number of ‘site frameworks’ are set out in Chapter 2 of the Local Area plan that provide site specific parameters for future development.

 

All proposed development is subject to assessment by way of a planning application.

What development is proposed in the Kiltiernan-Glenamuck LAP?

A Local Area Plan does not contain development proposals, rather, it sets out policies and objectives to help guide any future development within an area.

 

A number of ‘site development frameworks’ are set out in Chapter 2 of the Local Area plan that provide site specific parameters for future development.

 

Proposed development is subject to assessment by way of a planning application.

What development is proposed in the Old Connaught LAP?

A Local Area Plan does not contain development proposals, rather, it sets out policies and objectives to help guide any future development within an area. 

A number of ‘Site Development Frameworks’ are set out in Chapter 4 of the Local Area Plan, which provide site specific parameters for future development. 

All proposed development is subject to assessment by way of a planning application. 

What do I do if a family member wishes to move into the property?
  • No one can move into a property without notifying and receiving permission from the Housing Department (Allocations). Please be aware that the weekly rent may increase with the addition of an extra person. 
What do I do if a family member/partner wishes to move into the property?

No one can move into a property without notifying and receiving permission from the Housing Department (Allocations). If anyone is planning to move into a Council property they should contact Housing Allocations on 01 2054828 to obtain a Permission to Reside form. Please be aware that the weekly rent may increase with the addition of an extra person and this additional rent will be back-dated to when the person moved in.

What do I do if a household member moves out of the property?
  • Please notify the Housing Department immediately if a member of your household moves out
  • Documentary evidence of change of address (e.g. lease agreement, utility bill etc.) must be provided to remove an occupant from the rent account 
What do I do if a household member moves out of the property?
  • Please notify the Housing Department immediately if a member of your household moves out
  • Documentary evidence of change of address needs to be provided to remove an occupant from the rent account. Acceptable forms of evidence would include a lease agreement or a utility bill.

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