COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TERENURE-RATHFARNHAM AREA COMMITTEE 2

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

MOTION No 10 

MOTION: Councillor J. Lahart

"That the manager outline a plan of action to this Committee that addresses the serious issues in terms of maintenace arising at Cherryfield Traveller Accommodation site."

REPORT

The housing development at Cherryfield Way is maintained in a similar manner to all Council owned residential accommodation. All maintenance defects are recorded via a computerised reporting system and are dealt with according to their priority having regard to the maiantenance demands at the time and the resources available for maintenance purposes. 

 

A considerable amount of illegal dumping has taken place both on the site and in the adjoining Cherryfield Park . This illegal dumping which is similar to the pattern of dumping which is taking place at a number of locations in the County is under active investigation at present. Site visits by the Council's Enforcement Staff are regularly carried out. Staff are also using of the latest technology to detect offenders and all offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent possible. Should any Council tenants be identified as engaing in illegal dumping then such behaviour will be dealt with in accordance with the Council's Anti Social Behaviour Policy. The Council also arranges frequent clean-ups which are carried out by or under the supervision of the caretaking service.