COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

MOTION NO. 13

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this Area Committee calls on SDCC to look at a Fund for a "breaking down barriers" initiative that would aim to tackle anti-social behaviour in Newcastle, Saggart, Rathcoole and Clondalkin and other areas in our county! And that SDCC liaise with An Garda Síochána on this initiative.

REPORT:

The Community Department, Interagency Section and Housing, Estate Management Section work closely with An Garda Síochána to address anti-social behaviour in the county and regularly attend the Newcastle, Saggart, Rathcoole, and Clondalkin Community Safety Forum and public meetings. These established partnerships provide a strong platform for the development and coordination of targeted initiatives to address anti-social behaviour.

In addition, SDCC is currently in the process of establishing the new Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP), which will adopt a multi-agency, community-based approach to enhancing safety across the County. Once in place, the LCSP will be in a position to explore and identify suitable funding opportunities and programmes, such as the proposed “Breaking Down Barriers” initiative, aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in Newcastle, Saggart, Rathcoole, Clondalkin, and other areas in the county.

The Council is committed to continuing its collaboration with An Garda Síochána and other stakeholders to support safer, more inclusive communities.