Less than half the units in Kildare housing complex are occupied
“It was suggested almost two years ago that the development would be demolished”
Local councillor Ger Dunne criticised the condition of some dwellings at St Ita’s Place in Naas as being in very poor condition.
Cllr Dunne told a Naas Municipal District meeting that some residents are willing to improve their homes but “are afraid to do so because they could be moved.”
It was suggested almost two years ago that the development would be demolished, he added.
Cllr Dunne said the residents don’t seem to be able to get help and it's not clear whether Kildare County Council or an approved housing body, like Cluid, will take action.
He asked how long more would the residents “have to put up with this.”
According to KCC the approved housing body expects to have a design team appointed shortly.
It added that a planning application will be prepared at that time and arrangements will be made to meet with the residents.
He asked KCC to transfer the remaining tenants to more appropriate accommodation “as no further information or plan has been received from the housing body responsible for the complex.”
According to KCC 11 units of the original 30 units are still occupied and these families will need to be rehoused permanently in the future.
It also said “details of the remaining family requirements are being established and tenants will be transferred as suitable vacancies arise.”
It added the AHB has confirmed it's in the process of appointing consultants for the preparation of a planning application.