COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

MOTION NO. 13

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That the Chief Executive Reports on the Council's further investigations into providing closable gates or doors at Sarsfield Close and making the area around The Square safe, as the antisocial behaviour and intimidation continues by people dealing in and taking drugs and alcohol in the stairwells and entering back gardens; and, given the Gardaí have responded intermittently with some successes, but are not in a position to answer all calls in a timely manner, commits to finally providing protective solutions for the residents of this area, some of whom would be very vulnerable.

REPORT:

The complex was recently surveyed as part of the Council’s energy retro- fit programme and the installation of doors at the entrance to the communal stairways was considered but deemed non-compliant with building regulations.

Additional public lighting was installed giving greater visibility and security to the area in 2021. The Estate Management Officer has recently inspected the side entrances to the rear communal area and have found that all are locked and in working order.

The Estate Management Team have been notified by residents of one incident of anti- social behaviour since the start of year. All instances of anti -social behaviour should first be reported by residents to the Gardaí in Lucan and then the  Estate Management Unit on 01-4149265 or by email estmgt@sdublincoco.ie