COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE

Friday, September 12, 2008

QUESTION NO 2.

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor, TD

To ask for a report on actions being taken by the Council and the Gardaí to deal with problems of Anti Social Behaviour and Vandalism in *address supplied.

REPLY:

The Community Garda for the area is working closely with South Dublin County Council in an effort to deal with problem families in the area.  Particular families have been called into the County Council offices and have been spoken to by the local Community Garda and the County Council Anti-Social Behaviour Officer for the area.  Other families have been spoken to at their homes.

Families believed to be in need of support or intervention have been referred to the Social Work Team at the Housing Department of South Dublin County Council.  These families would have children who are causing anti-social difficulties in the area.

A meeting was held with the local parish priest and some of his staff. The meeting was also attended by Charlie O’Connor, T.D., Karen Warren Cllr, FG, Health Centre management and staff.  Public order and anti-social behaviour issues were discussed as well as additional work required for the area. It was pointed out that adequate Security would be required at the Health Centre prior to it opening.

The area is well patrolled and arrests are made and prosecutions initiated where  necessary.