About Housing and Community Services

This department is responsible for the provision, management and maintenance of social housing in Dublin city. It is also responsible for a range of community development services.

Key Senior Personnel:

Brendan Kenny – Deputy Chief Executive

Brendan has overall management responsibility for housing, homelessness, community development and for Dublin Fire Brigade and emergency ambulance services.

Dave Dinnigan – Director of Housing Delivery

Dave has management responsibility for the delivery of social, affordable and cost rental housing in Dublin city.

Director of Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE)

DRHE has management responsibility for the provision and management of accommodation for homeless persons.

Mary Hayes – Executive Manager

Mary has responsibility for a range of housing management issues such as rents, allocations/transfers, estate management, loans, grants, community development, private rented standards and housing administration.

Mary Taylor – Executive Manager

Mary is the director of DCC services on the Southside of the city.

Coilín O’Reilly – Executive Manager

Coilín is the director of DCC services on the Northside of the city.

Ali Grehan – City Architect

Ali has responsibility for architectural/design services for Dublin City Council.

Mark Bourke – Chief Quantity Surveyor

Mark heads up the division where he is responsible for providing expertise in the areas of construction, project management and on the management of facilities.