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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, November 14, 2016

QUESTION NO.15

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

To ask the Chief Executive to confirm his proposals to continue to support the Safety Fora/Estate Management Programmes in the 4 areas currently covered in our County and will he outline his plans to seek additional funding from Government in respect of this Programme which successfully tackles issues regarding crime, drugs, anti-social behavior and housing matters.

REPLY:

There are four safety fora/estate management programmes operating in the South Dublin County Council area.  These are operating in South West Clondalkin, North Clondalkin, Fettercairn and Killinarden.  Four part time coordinators are employed and managed locally.  These projects form part of the response to issues identified by local communities such as crime, drugs and antisocial behaviour.  If additional funding is required, the local management committees should make representation to the relevant Government Department. Current funding is from the Department of Health following discussions with that department whereas previously it came from the former Department of the Environment Community and Local Government.