Received 11 May 2025
Decided
Request Reference FOI/42/2025
Requester Type Member of the Public
Tipperary County Council

1. Correspondence and Internal Communications •All correspondence (emails, letters, meeting notes, memos) involving planning, housing, or any other departments •This includes all emails sent from or received by Council staff (planning, housing, fire, and heritage departments) that reference Dundrum House Hotel or its proposed IPAS use •Please include any informal references such as “DHH," “the hotel," “IPAS site in Dundrum," or “Dundrum accommodation proposal" •Correspondence with elected members (councillors) •Correspondence with the Department of Integration or other state agencies regarding Dundrum House Hotel 2. Sewerage, Water, and Infrastructure Any reports, assessments, or internal concerns regarding: Sewerage and wastewater system capacity for the property Impact on local infrastructure or utilities due to increased occupancy Environmental or public health implications related to drainage or water systems 3. Heritage •Reports, assessments, or notes from the Council's Heritage Officer following any site visit to Dundrum House Hotel •Internal or external correspondence referencing the building's protected structure status, architectural risks, or heritage considerations •Communications with the Department of Housing or the NIAH 4. Other Relevant Records Records of any complaints, objections, or queries received by the Council from the public or elected representatives concerning the proposed IPAS use •Records relating to fire service accessibility or emergency response planning at the site •References to legal risks, change of use issues, or occupancy levels •Any documentation referencing insurance coverage, public liability, or indemnityrelated to the building's use as accommodation ​5. Additional Records Requested •Meeting agendas, notes, or minutes from any internal Council meetings or inter-agency discussions where Dundrum House Hotel was referenced •Records of any site visits carried out by Council staff or third parties (including planning, housing, heritage, or environmental officers), including notes, findings, or photographs •Declarations of interest, lobbying records, or documented meetings involving Council staff and representatives of Brogan Capital Ventures Ltd or affiliated individuals •Any internal legal advice, governance reviews, or risk assessments relating to the proposed use of Dundrum House Hotel as IPAS accommodation •Correspondence or planning documents shared with Gardaí, fire services, or ambulance services regarding emergency access, safety, or public order concerns related to the site