COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE/FIRHOUSE/BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor D. O'Donovan

That the Chief Executive organises a meeting between Gardaí and local residents to discuss ongoing issues of serious anti-social behaviour in the Daletree Estate in Ballycullen.  

 

REPORT:

A meeting was arranged between the Council, An Garda Síochána and representatives of local residents in the Daletree area in respect of reports of ongoing anti social behaviour on the 11^th September 2019. Following the meeting, on the 12^thSeptember 2019, Council officials and members from An Garda Síochána conducted a house to house inspection in the area in respect of allegations and breaches of tenancy. Each tenant was made aware of their obligations under their Tenancy Agreement in respect of their behaviour and members of their household including visitors to their dwelling.The inspections revealed that there is an issue with dogs and a follow up inspection is being arranged with the Council’s Dog Warden, Estate Management team and members of An Garda Síochána. It should be noted that no horses/poultry were seen during these inspections and all gardens were clear of rubbish.

The inspection also discovered unauthorised occupiers in one of the dwellings and vacant possession of this dwelling has since been secured by the Council. The Council has been informed that there is a regular presence by An Garda Síochána in the area and this has reduced the number of reported incidents of anti social behaviour in recent weeks.

It should be noted that the Council have not received any further complaints in respect of anti- social behaviour since the inspections on the 12^th September, 2019 and will continue to monitor the area in conjunction with An Garda Síochána.