• HAP allows recipients to take up full-time employment, while still receiving housing support
• The rent contribution payable by the HAP recipient will be based on the differential rent scheme for their local authority. This scheme links the rent contribution a household must pay to the household income and the ability to pay
• HAP will help to regulate the private rental sector and improve standards of accommodation. Properties will be inspected to make sure that they meet the required standards
• HAP recipients will be able to avail of other social housing supports and options, if they so choose
• Local authorities will be responsible for all housing supports in their area.

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. 

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.

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.

All natural waters contain bacteria, usually as a result of contact with the soil. Most of these bacteria are quite harmless however, some types of bacteria which can be found in faeces, both animal and human, can cause illness. The two organisms, Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Intestinal Enterococci (I.E.), occur in very large numbers in the gut of warm-blooded animal and human faeces.

E. coli and I.E. are analysed in assessing bathing waters compliance because they are used as ‘indicator’ organisms where their presence in large numbers in bathing waters is a warning of a possible health risk from other harmful bacteria and viruses which might be present.

E. coli provide a good indicator of pollution in fresh waters while in seawater I.E. provide a better indicator of pollution as they survive for longer periods. E. coli and I.E. can survive for several days up to several weeks in waters.

The Planning Authority uses the Tailte Éireann (OSI) / historical spelling of Kiltiernan in Local Area Plans (KGLAP). This was used in the previous Local Area from in 2007 and 2013.

Page 19 of the Chief Executive's report on the KGLAP Pre-Draft Consultation notes that the the spelling of Kiltiernan has varied over the years from as early as the 17th Century.

The Chief Executive's report includes a historical map of the area illustrating the 'Kiltiernan Domain' and 'Kiltiernan' place names on Tailte Éireann maps from the first edition of the 6inch map (1829-1841).

Contemporary mapping from Tailte Éireann retains this spelling if Kiltiernan.

The high levels of demand for a limited supply of rented accommodation, which is driving high rates of rent price inflation in some parts of the country, also constitutes a threat to the quality of rented accommodation as tenants may feel obliged to accept substandard dwellings, due to the lack of affordable alternatives. In this context, the role of Housing Authorities have a critical public role and duty in ensuring compliance with the standards for rental accommodation through effective inspections.

During the Special County Development Plan meetings in October 2021, the Elected Members agreed to extend the boundary of the Marlborough Road ACA to include the Adelaide Road area.

As per Section 31AM(6) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), the Planning Authority notified the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) of the making of the Plan within 5 working days of its adoption.

The OPR was of the opinion that the development plan was not made in a manner consistent with the recommendations of the office and failed to set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area concerned. The OPR therefore issued a notice with recommendations to the Minister for Local Government and Planning.

The Minister exercised his function to rectify the matter by issuing a Draft Direction in accordance with Section 31(7) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), to the Planning Authority with regard the making of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.

In accordance with Section 31 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), the Minister issued the Planning and Development (Dún LaoghaireRathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028) Direction 2022 to the Planning Authority on 28th September 2022. 

The public consultation period has been extended to Monday 17th January, 2022.

This extended period is to facilitate members of the public to view additional mapping associated with the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment contained in ‘Appendix B’ as referred to in amendment no. 438 in the Proposed Amendments document.

These maps were inadvertently omitted from the amendments documentation which went on display on 11th November 2021. The Planning Authority apologise for any inconvenience caused in this respect.