COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, May 22, 2017

MOTION NO. 9

MOTION: Councillor B. Leech

"That this Area Committee ask the Chief Executive, having good CCTV evidence, prosecute and fine those who have been involved in criminal damage in Council parks and green areas."

REPORT:

"South Dublin County Council has in place Park Bye Laws dated 2011 and has a park ranger section made up of 14 staff who are engaged in enforcement of these bye laws around the County.  The issues addressed in the bye laws relate to such matters as consumption of alcohol, control of dogs, traffic and general use of the park by members of the public.  The only sanction open to the Council when a breach of the bye laws is found is the serving of a fixed payment notice (or fine) on the offender which may ultimately lead to court proceedings if the fine is not paid.  In general the public parks in South Dublin County are not covered by cctv, with the exception of certain areas such as some playgrounds for example.  It has proven to be very difficult to obtain good quality cctv evidence to assist in this way.   In most instances of anti social behaviour the offenders in general conceal their identity and in many cases they have targeted the cctv equipment itself. "