COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE
Monday, May 22, 2017
QUESTION NO. 8
QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor
"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on the operation of the Council/Garda Advice Clinics held in estates to allow members of the community raise issues of concern and in reporting will the Chief Executive give details of the Clinics and give assurances of his commitment to the success of the initiative?"
REPLY:
"The following Housing Services and Community Garda Joint Clinics are currently in operation
- Tallaght South – Killinarden Community Centre – every second Monday 11am -12pm (last clinic held 15th May 2017)
- Fettercairn – Fettercairn Community Centre – every Tuesday 2.15pm– 3.15pm
- Glenshane / Rossfield Clinic – Estate Management Office, Brookview – Every Friday 11am 12pm
- Mac Uilliam / Ard Mor Area Clinic – Ard Mor Community Centre – every second Monday 10.30am-11.30am – (Community Centre currently closed for repairs)
The estate management team are in attendance at these clinics in conjunction with An Garda Siochaina, all issues raised in relation to Council services would be dealt with and referred to the relevant departments.
Residents who cannot attend these clinics can make appointments with estate management officers to discuss their concerns outside of the normal clinic hours at County Hall.
As a new Sergeant has been appointed over Community Policy in the Tallaght area, a meeting will be scheduled with her to discuss the operation of the clinic and the best way to continue with this service going forward. "