Agenda and minutes

Discussion followed

Members thanked the AON for presentation

Agreed:. Presentation Noted

Agreed: Minutes agreed.

·         Correspondence – No Update

·         Update on Sub-Groups

o   Condensation: DCC Housing Stock

o   Scheme of Lettings Priorities

·                   Correspondence

Ø  No Update

·       Sub-Groups Update:

Ø  Condensation: DCC Housing Stock – date of next meeting announced under AOB

Ø  Scheme of Lettings

Cllr Janice Boylan updated attendees in relation to last meeting held.

·  Homeless Update                                 - See attached

·  Housing Supply Report                          - See attached

·  DCC Flat Complexes – Regeneration      - Members to be e-mailed in advance of meeting

·  Private Rented Dwelling – Landlords      - Members to be e-mailed in advance of meeting

·  Traveller Accommodation Update          - See attached

Ø  Homeless Update:

Circulated to members prior to meeting.

Members welcomed the Winter Housing Initiative.

Cllr Daithi Doolan highlighted the issue of misinformation and condemned such actions in relation to a leaflet that was distributed in D12 area.

Members also condemned such actions and supported Cllr Doolans’ comments.

Cllrs Greg Kelly, Cieran Perry, Janice Boylan, Anthony Connaghan, Pat Dunne, Alison Gilliland, Michael Mullooly, Mannix Flynn & Ray McAdam emphasised the importance of communication/consultation with Cllrs and local resident representative bodies at the earliest possible stage of process in relation to announcing new homeless facilities.

Cllr. Kelly sought an update with regard to the proposed facility on Balfe road.

Cllr. Gilliland condemned the Taoiseach’s comments comparing homeless figures to other countries/jurisdictions. She would welcome statistics/analysis as to the reasons that people enter homelessness.

Cllr. Michael Mullooly raised concern that the system of engagement with homeless people may be open to abuse (direct & indirect contact from different agencies)

Cllr. Flynn made the point that Dublin City Council (DCC) don’t make people homeless.

Kevin White supported Cllr. Gilliland comments in relation to analysing reasons.

Eileen Gleeson, Director of the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive (DRHE) provided an update for the Walkinstown facility on Balfe road, she explained that Cllrs were briefed and detailed information distributed locally. Service providers will work with homeless to assist them get permanent housing.

She explained that homeless figures change monthly and she briefed members about the Cold Winter Strategy as well as the Cold Winter Initiative.

Eileen stated that  a meeting will be arranged with residents adjoining the Cabra facility in the coming days, that DRHE will engage  with the residents of Balfe road.

She explained that DCC are actively continuing to seek suitable properties. She explained the different between HAP & private renting. Eileen informed members that there is a National Quality Framework for service providers that is adhered to and a monitoring team in place to ensure appropriate system of engagement takes place.

Pat Doyle congratulated the DRHE on the Winter Strategy Initiative and acknowledged the difficulties around the issue of consultation within the community and securing places/facilities.

Cllr. Burke suggested that the Gardai are given the details of the Freephone number to assist the homeless should they need to move them on.

Members thanked the DCC staff associated with Homelessness.

Agreed: Report Noted

Ø  Housing Supply Report

Reports circulated to members prior to meeting.

Cllr Doolan thanked Mgmt for the report and mentioned  the Rabid Build development in Cherry Orchard, D10. He requested a status update with regard to the Rapid Build project in Drimnagh.

Cllr Kelly sought update on the Jamestown Court Inchicore (Alone)

Cllr Gilliland raised a query about the Rapid Build site in Belcamp regarding revised footpath/road layout. She also enquired about DCC following up with the DHPLG (Approval system/Funding).

Cllr McAdam looked for status updates regarding the following projects/developments, Oaklee – Poplar Row, Local Authority Housing on North King St, Túath scheme Ellis Court & Arbour Hill/Stoneybatter planning application.

Tony Flynn, Executive Manager  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

This motion calls on Dublin City Council Management to make every effort to ensure that student accommodation in our area and in the City is regulated for the use it was established. That is: for the accommodation of students during the periods of 3^rd level semester and that during the few months of the summer break only international students or out of town students active on summer projects and summer courses

Agreed:Motion Noted

That the North West Area Committee requests the Manager to draw up a detailed plan for the provision of a number of Senior Citizen Complexes within the committee area which can be used for the purposes of the Financial Contribution Scheme which has been operated so successfully in the past and which is a sustainable solution to the housing problem. Also the Manager prepares a list by the end of the year with proposed suitable sites.  

. Agreed: Motion noted

That the Manager draws up a list of sites in the North West Area which are suitable for co-op housing and that he begins the process for the delivery of these.

That Council notes the significant waiting time DCC tenants suffer while waiting for DCC Housing Maintenance to adapt their units so as to accommodate their age or medical related mobility needs or a disability. In some case, tenants cannot come home from hospital until such adaptation is carried out. Therefore, and to support the implementation of the National Guidelines for the Assessment and Allocation Process for Housing Provision for People with a Disability, this Council seeks that a dedicated 'adaptations' unit within the DCC Housing Maintenance Section. This section would be staffed appropriately, would manage all requests from DCC tenants for unit adaptation and carry out all approved adaptations.

Cllr. Gilliland explained context of Motion.

Discussion followed

Agreed: Motion Noted

Agreed: DCC tenant housing adaptation times report to be submitted to Cllrs.

Condensation Sub Group update given by Tony Flynn

Agreed: Condensation Report to be circulated to Housing SPC Members

Chair thanked all for their attendance.

Cllr. Daithi Doolan

CHAIRPERSON