COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, November 27, 2017

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor D. Richardson

"That this Committee calls on the Chief Executive to please report on anti-social behaviour in the Rossfield area and what action is going to be taken regarding this problem?"

REPORT:

The following works have been undertaken by the Council in the Rossfield area in conjunction with local representatives and the community to address Anti-Social behaviour in the area. 

(1) Jan. 2016, Rebuilding of vandalised boundary wall, Glenshane Dale,€590

(2) Feb 2016, Replacement of Kissing Gate Rossfield Close, €624

(3) March 2016, Repairs to vandalised Kissing Gate Rossfield Green, €193

(4) March 2016, Erection of double entrance gates, plus single pedestrian gate 1 Rossfield Avenue, €1,419.

(5) April 2016, Erection of railings, etc, at 1 Glenshane Dale, €1,861

(6) April 2016, Rebuilding of boundary wall, Bawnlea Drive, €2,179

(7) Aug. 2016, Erection of fencing at 56 Rossfield Park, €2,667

(8) Aug. 2016, Removal of tree 24 Rossfield Grove, €209

(9) Sept. 2016, Erection of fencing at 40 and 61 Rossfield Park, €3,444

(10) Sept. 2016, Rebuilding of boundary wall at 1 Rossfield Way, €2,247.

(11) Oct. 2016, Installation of security lights 40 Rossfield Park, €652

(12) Mar. 2017, Erection of fencing, Glenshane Park, €1,127

(13) Apr. 2017, Removal of wall /pier, Glenshane Dale, €3,689.

Total Cost: € 20,901

In addition the Council are aware that the Gardai are dealing with a drug dealing issue in the area.  If successful prosecutions are obtained against members of Council households in the Courts then the Council will be able to initiate actions under the Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2014.

It should be noted the main cause for complaint from residents in the estate in recent times have been dirty garden complaints which are being actively pursued by Estate Management Staff