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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

MOTION NO. 10

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive outlines plans to upgrade security for the mainly older residents of Sarsfield Close, The Square Lucan, given ongoing problems with drug taking in the stairwells and surrounds and related intimidation by individuals from outside the area, including lockable metal gates suitable for buildings of that age; acknowledging that even after multiple successful Garda interventions that tackled several different groups, such activities are likely to happen again in the future given the shelter provided by the stairwells and multiple escape routes available; and if a statement can be made on the matter.

REPORT:

The Council's Architect's Department reports that the installation of doors or gates in this complex is not recommended because of the age of the complex and that compliance with the current Buildings Regulations would prove difficult.

Following consultations with Gardaí, the estate management team have recommended to our public lighting section that an additional public lighting column be installed at Sarsfield Close.This will support enhanced visibility in the area for local residents, these works have been approved and will be added to the 2021 public lighting programme.

In relation to young people using the areas for shelter, the Council have spoken to Lucan Garda Station who are in communication with the residents of the complex and have assigned a Community Garda to liaise directly with the tenants and increase patrols in the area. Our advice is for residents to report incidents to Lucan Garda station at 01-6667300.