COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, May 26, 2025

QUESTION NO.

QUESTION: Councillor K. Keane

"To ask the committee what steps SDCC have taken to address the ongoing issue of scramblers using Glenshane Crescent as a way to get to the Rossfield estate causing damage to the green space between the two areas . Are there any plans to upgrade traffic calming measures in the estates mentioned?"

REPLY:

The Council is aware of, and continues to monitor and address, the ongoing issue of illegal scrambler bike use in specific areas across the County, including Glenshane. The Estate Management and Public Realm teams are working closely with An Garda Síochána to identify locations of concern and apprehend those responsible. Where individuals involved in anti-social behaviour are identified as social housing tenants, appropriate action will be taken by the Council in line with the terms of their tenancy agreement.

While the 2023 Road Traffic legislation has strengthened Garda powers in relation to this issue, they are still required to establish that a scrambler bike has been used in the commission of an offence before it can be seized. This relies on relevant information being provided by other parties, which then requires further investigation before action can be taken.

An Garda Síochána have appealed for continued assistance from the public and have advised that approximately 59 scramblers and high-powered e-bikes have been seized in the area since the start of the year.