COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (1)
Monday, December 16, 2013
HEADED ITEM NO. 4
HEADED ITEM: H. Department
Quarterly Anti- Social Statistics to end 3rd Quarter 2013
REPLY:
STATISITICAL ANALYSIS OF ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR IN THE TALLAGHT AREA
REPORT:
The table below provides statistical analysis of anti social activity in the Tallaght area on a quarterly basis. In the 3rd quarter of 2013, a total of 95 incidents of anti social behaviour was recorded and 491 actions were taken. In the 3rd quarter of 2013 there were 1022 working files countywide.
| Incidents | 1st Qtr 2013 | 2nd Qtr 2013 | 3rd Qtr 2013 |
| Priority 1 | |||
| Drugs Activity reported to SDCC | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Criminal Activity reported to SDCC | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Joyriding reported to SDCC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Violence/intimidation/ harassment reported to SDCC | 18 | 31 | 21 |
| Priority 2 | |||
| Squatters/illegal occupiers reported to SDCC | 8 | 5 | 10 |
| Vandalism reported to SDCC | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Physical condition of property reported to SDCC | 26 | 6 | 6 |
| Physical condition of Garden reported to SDCC | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| Racism reported to SDCC | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vacant House reported to SDCC | 16 | 8 | 11 |
| Neighbour Dispute reported to SDCC | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Priority 3 | |||
| Noise/disturbance reported to SDCC | 8 | 10 | 14 |
| Pets/animal nuisance reported to SDCC | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Children Nuisance reported to SDCC | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Total Incidents reported to SDCC | 111 | 96 | 95 |
| Total Complaints reported to SDCC | 106 | 93 | 95 |
| Total Actions taken by Allocations Support Unit Staff Main actions listed below | 490 | 595 | 491 |
| Housecalls / Inspections | 214 | 206 | 168 |
| Notice to Quit served | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Abandonment notice served | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Warnings issued | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Interviews held (formal office and by telephone) | 100 | 173 | 150 |
Please note that the South Dublin County Council Housing Clinic for Jobstown, Tallaght has now moved from the Mary Mercer Health Centre to the Jobstown Community Centre. This central location hopefully will be more accessible for all the residents of the Jobstown area. The Clinic takes place every Thursday at the Jobstown Community Centre, between 11.00 am and 12.00 noon
The Council's Housing Clinic for the MacUilliam area is now being held every 2nd Monday, with effect from 13th May, 2013 from 2.00pm to 3.00pm.
A Community Garda and an Allocations Support Officer will be in attendance at these Clinic's and will be available to discuss Housing and Estate issues; sign forms etc.
The Council, through the office of its Estate Management Team, also hosts weekly Housing Clinics at the following locations:
| Clinic Name | Address of Clinic | Days Held | Time of Clinic |
| Clondalkin | Civic Offices, Clondalkin | Every Thurs | 10 am – 11am |
| Ronanstown | Ronanstown CYC | Every Tues | 11.30am – 1pm |
| Killinarden | Killinarden Community Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Every Friday | 11am – 12noon |
| Glenshane/ Rossfield | 12 Brookfield Court, Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Every Friday | 11am – 12 noon |
| Jobstown Community Centre | Jobstown, Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Every Thursday | 11am – 12noon |
| Fettercairn | Fettercairn Community Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Every Wednesday | 2pm – 3pm |
| Macuilliam | Macuilliam Ave , Tallaght, Dublin 24 | Every 2nd Monday (with effect from 13th May, 2013) | 2pm - 3pm |
| Rathfarnaham | Whitechurch Community Centre | First Thursday of the month | 11am – 12noon |
However people are invited to also report incidents of anti social behaviour through the following means – freephone 1800 200 245, telephone 414 9000, through the Customer Care system, by visiting County Hall or the Clondalkin Civic Centre.
Members of the public are encouraged to utilise these clinics and avenues for the purpose of discussing housing related matters including incidents of anti social behaviour in respect of which all such matters are treated with confidentiality. The clinics are attended by the Allocations Support Officer for the area and the local Community Garda.
Any complaints of Anti – Social behaviour will be dealt with in strict confidence. Anti – Social behaviour is any type of unacceptable behaviour that prevents people from enjoying a safe and peaceful existence in their home and/or community.
What happens with a complaint?
Our team will investigate every complaint and follow up in one or all of the following ways:
- Conduct Interviews with victim and alleged perpetrators
- Issue verbal and written warnings
- Refer to other agencies where appropriate
- Issue Notice to Quit where appropriate
- Court Proceedings