Council denies rumours Coolock accommodation for older people will house asylum seekers
It follows rumours the homes in Coolock are to be used for asylum seekers.
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Glin Court in Coolock is an older persons housing development built in the 1970s that became vacant after fire damage in 2018.
It has since undergone a major redevelopment, creating 32 new one-bed homes.
Dublin City Council is aware of false reports circulating around who will be housed in the new Older Person's housing development at Glin Court, Glin Grove, Coolock, Dublin 17. We wish to clarify that all future residents for this new development will only come from Dublin City…
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— Dublin City Council (@DubCityCouncil)
July 15, 2025
In a post on social media yesterday, Dublin City Council said it was aware of false reports about who will live at Glin Court after rumours began circulating that the homes would be used to accommodate international protection applicants.
However, the local authority says all future residents will only come from its Housing Allocations and Transfers list and is asking people to communicate that message within the community.
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