COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE

Friday, September 11, 2009

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

That this committee requests a report on efforts by both the council and Gardai to tackle the serious problems of anti-social behaviour faced by residents of Castle Riada and Moy Glas estates in Lucan resulting from regular parties at the old road embankment between both estates.

REPLY:

There are two community Gardai dedicated to this sector in the Lucan District. The Gardai also frequently patrol the area with mobile, foot and pedal cycle patrols. Gardai have engaged with the developers and Construction Company who own the area with a view to securing the land. Gardai in Lucan District have launched a new initiative to combat criminal damage by focus, pro active patrols in areas where there is a high prevalence of reports of antisocial behaviour and criminal damage. The focused areas are determined through an analysis of data collected and pin mapping of incidents.