COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

QUESTION NO. 5

QUESTION: Councillor E. Tuffy

"To ask the Manager that Noting the Report on Motion 16 at the Area Committee Meeting of 24th September 2013,  if the Council has had any meetings with residents and An Garda Siochana about possible measures to ameliorate problems arising from anti-social incidents at the steps leading from the green space at Palmerstown Park to Kennelsfort Green, Palmerstown, and if he will make a statement on the matter?"

REPLY:

The Council has been in contact with a number of residents that live in the vicinity of the steps at Palmerstown Park.  The Council has also contacted an Gardaí Síochána at Ronanastown Garda Station in relation to the matter.  The option of removing the steps is currently under consideration however in the meantime residents are advised to report all incidences of anti social behaviour to the Gardaí who have the powers to enforce the law under the Criminal Justice Acts.