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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
MOTION NO. 6
MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty
That this Council's Estate Management section investigates whether any residents in properties it owns in a particular estate (Address withheld) are involved in antisocial behaviour such as the regular lighting of bonfires on a public green, burning wood, black bags and sometimes wheelie bins full of refuse, and blocking footpaths - and takes the strongest action if this is found to be the case, liaising with An Garda Síochána if necessary - so as to ensure such intimidating and polluting behaviour (which is extremely damaging to the health of residents with respiratory problems) is not allowed to continue; and if a statement can be made on the matter.
REPORT:
The Council’s Estate Management Team liaise with Gardaí with a view to identifying the individuals involved in anti-social behaviour at this location. The individuals responsible have not been identified to date but efforts are ongoing to do so. If local residents can assist with identifying the individuals responsible, the Estate Management team can be contacted on 01- 414 9265, by sending a message to 086 0602586 or by emailing estmgt@sdublincoco.ie. Any such reports are treated in the strictest of confidence. If the offenders are found to be individuals who are tenants or occupiers of Council properties, enforcement action will be taken. This action will take the form of investigation by Housing Officer for the area, the issuing of verbal warnings, written warnings and ultimately if the problem persists may culminate in legal proceedings against the Tenant. The Estate Management team works closely with the Councils Waste Enforcement team and reports the presence of bonfire material and debris to ensure materials are removed and action is taken under Waste Enforcement legislation where applicable.
The Balgaddy working group last met on December 5th and the Council is committed to continuing to work with all stakeholders to address anti-social behaviour in this area. The recent recruitment of new Community Safety Officers and additional housing officers will build on the Council’s partnership approach with the Gardai and with all relevant agencies in the area to increase engagement with residents and work towards the eradication of such behaviour.