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.

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What type of work is covered by the grant?

The works covered include grab rails, access ramps, level access showers, stair-lifts, and other minor works deemed reasonably necessary to make a house more suitable for a person with mobility problems to live in.

What type of work is covered by the Grant?

The works covered include grab rails, access ramps, level access showers, stair-lifts, and other minor works deemed reasonably necessary to make a house more suitable for a person with mobility problems to live in. 

What type of work is covered by the grant?

The only works available under this scheme are re-wiring, re-roofing and the provision of central heating (where none exists).

N.B.  Central Heating – There is no grant available under this scheme for upgrading an existing central heating system.  These grants are available from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland at 1850 927000 or www.seai.ie

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What type of work is covered by the grant?

An Occupational Therapist’s report is required to ensure that the works to be carried out are appropriate to the long term circumstances of the applicant. The type of works covered include the fitting of access ramps, downstairs toilet facilities, stair-lifts, level access showers, changes to allow wheelchair access, extensions, and any other works which are deemed reasonably necessary.

What will happen to the Casement Statue?

The Casement statue will be sited at the end of the new pier which is being built to permit swimmers to enter deep water clear of the rocks at low tide. The new pier will extend approximately 15m beyond the end of an existing concrete feature and the Casement statue will sit at the end of that pier.

What will this mean for me as an existing Social Housing Support applicant?

Under the new regulations, you must be eligible and have a need for housing to be considered for an offer of social housing support. 

Social housing support means that you may be eligible for housing in Council owned properties, RAS (Rental Accommodation Scheme) properties, Long Term Leasing properties, Voluntary Housing Association properties etc.

What works are included under the scheme?

Ramps, Level Access Showers, Downstairs WC's, Grab Rail and  Stairlifts are the most common works requested. Other works necessary to allow the tenant with a disability to live safely in their home may also be considered.

What works will be carried out at the baths development?

The Dún Laoghaire Baths is an iconic site in the county.  The new Baths will mean enhanced and free public facilities for all swimmers and sea sports enthusiasts to the sea at Dún Laoghaire.

The development represents a significant, long term investment in this public facility and will provide improved connectivity with the Metals Walkway and the People’s Park and will link Dún Laoghaire town directly to its seafront.

The development will retain the existing Baths Pavilion for use as artist workspaces and a café with terrace offering panoramic views over Scotsman’s Bay. A new jetty and changing areas will provide access to the water’s edge for swimmers and landing points for kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, etc. New public toilet facilities at street level will be fully accessible.

The new baths facility will be a long-term local amenity for the area and will provide connectivity with other local amenities in Dún Laoghaire.

What would be the reasons for the Council refusing my property?
The Council will determine the assessment of need for housing in line with the Council's 'Sustainable Communities Objectives'. It would then be subject to the suitability of your property to meet our needs and the condition of your property, agreement of rent,  production of the various pieces of information requested e.g. BER Cert and conditions of lease.

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