COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
MOTION NO.2
MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole
Cathaoirleach's Business
This committee calls on the Chief Executive to engage with residents in AGP concerning the issues arising in the gated area, including reports of antisocial behavior, damage to the green space, and other related concerns that have been brought to the attention of the council and relevant authorities. Residents are seeking collaborative solutions to address these persistent problems, with the gate and laneway identified as key factors contributing to the challenges in the area. The council is requested to work directly with the community to explore and implement measures to improve safety, protect green spaces, and enhance the overall living environment. (Address provided)
REPORT:
In recent years there has been increased cross collaboration across the local authority, our partner agencies and residents to improve safety and the public realm in the Arthur Griffith Park area.
In addition, regular meetings are held with the resident's association to discuss any concerns in the area and to examine what the group are looking to achieve throughout the year.
Estate Management
Clean ups are regularly carried out in conjunction with Public Realm, collecting bags each Friday morning from clean ups during the week (Tuesday & Thursday evenings). These are mostly carried out during the summer months.
The Council provide the group with bags, gloves pickers and goodies for the kids that take part in the clean ups.
The Council also provides funding each year for the purchase of tools and contribution towards other costs the group incur.
The Housing Officers have arranged the clearing of laneways in the last number of months.
On 11th October 2024, the Estate Management Section in the Council received several complaints regarding anti-social behaviour, with up to 20 young persons’ gathering in the location, as well as small fires on green areas throughout the estate. The Housing Officer and Estate Management Officers for the area consulted with several residents and liaised with An Garda Síochána.
A lock at the gateway in the estate had been broken allowing access into the two different parts of Arthur Griffith Park making it easy for them to evade Gardai when in pursuit. We are in the process of repairing the lock and keys will be given to all residents who have access.
Lucan Garda station are fully aware of the issues and continue to monitor same, and work with the Estate Management team in trying to address the issues.
If those involved are identified as Council tenants, the Council will take appropriate action as available to us.