COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
MOTION NO. 17
MOTION: Councillor B. Bonner
Cathaoirleach's Business
That the Manager would submit a report on the operation of the CCTV monitoring of the canal walkway, particularly around the Seventh Lock. I use the walkway a lot as a cyclist and as a pedestrian and find it to be a fantastic amenity. However, several constituents reported to me that over the Summer months they felt disinclined to use the walkway because there was a group of young men/ teenagers bathing naked at this location. At first I was inclined to make light of this but on reflection agreed that I would not like to be walking past such a group, either on my own or with others. It would be a pity if incidents such as this were to put people off using this fantastic amenity.
REPORT:
The Council is aware that a number of incidents have occurred at the 6th & 7th Lock since early July which would be of an antisocial and intimidating nature.
When incidents of this nature occur the initial response is to use the PA system to confirm that the area is under surveillance and to ask that those involved desist from their behaviour. Failure to comply with this request results in contacting Ballyfermot Garda Station alerting them to the situation. It is a matter for the Gardaí to take whatever action they consider appropriate.
The area in question is in the administrative area of Dublin City Council who have been advised as to what has occurred since July. They have undertaken to contact Ballyfermot Garda Station and the Health Service Executive to decide how to deal with this matter.
The areas in question have been placed on a priority footing for monitoring purposes.