COMHAIRLE CHONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE 1

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

QUESTION 13

QUESTION: Cllr. Karen Warren

“To ask the Manager what action has been taken on foot of complaints (details supplied), concerning social housing project, and the clearly unacceptable behaviour that is taking place in respect of some tenants in this development, if a guarantee will be made that legal action will follow, and if he will make a statement on the matter.”

REPLY

At a Meeting on 16th March 2006, members of the Residents Association for this development advised staff of Estate Management Section of a series of alleged incidents that had taken place during late February/early March. The reported incidents were of both anti-social and criminal activity within the estate. The Residents Association members confirmed that the incidents had not been reported to either the Garda Siochana or the County Council at that stage.

The Council's Estate Management Section has subsequently been in contact with the Garda Siochana to make arrangements for following up on the complaints of criminal activity while the Anti-social Officers for the area have conducted a series of housecalls and interviews with residents of the estate.

The Council's investigations are ongoing and the Estate Management Section will continue to liaise with the Gardai in the matter. Where it can be established that there are cases of anti-social behaviour and perpetrators of this activity can be identified, the Council will have no hesitation in taking appropriate action in line with the Anti- Social Policy. Such action can ultimately lead to eviction of residents.

In addition the Estate Management Section continue to consult with relevant Sections of the Council, the Garda Siochana, the Management Agents and the developer of the estate with a view to co-ordinating a response to the issues raised by the residents. The Section will also continue to consult with Residents in the investigation of incidents and towards resolution of any matters raised.

The Estate Management Section is at present engaged in a process that it is hoped will result in the establishment of a Residents Association that represents the entire development.