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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, October 13, 2025

QUESTION NO. 14

QUESTION: Councillor J. Sinnott

To ask the Chief Executive in the absence of Community Safety Partnerships what mechanisms are currently in place to provide a forum for the Gardai / Local Authority and the Community to interact?

REPLY:

The establishment of the new Local Community Safety Partnership is progressing. The Council has agreed 7 nominations, and nominations are being sought from the other sectors. The nominations must be completed and submitted to the national office for community safety by 28 November, following which the Minister will formally appoint the members and the date for the inaugural meeting can then be set which means we are hopeful of the inaugural meeting happening before the end of the year. The partnership will build on the work of 4 existing forum structures across the county that all highlight the importance of interagency and community driven collaboration in developing a multi-faceted response to improve community safety.

  1. The Local Policing and Community Safety Forums continue to operate bringing together residents, SDCC, and An Garda Síochána to address local safety concerns. These forums provide communities with a platform to be heard, build trust, and encourage collaboration, ensuring that issues such as anti-social behaviour are identified and addressed as early as possible. The following Community Safety Forums meet regularly and also hold annual public meetings:
  1. The Tallaght and Clondalkin Transport Forums meet monthly to address anti-social behaviour on public transport with An Garda Síochána, public transport providers and SDCC actively engaging and responding as issues arise.  
  2. The Tallaght and Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Forces, who play a key role in the identification of emerging drug and alcohol trends within the local community and are responsible for developing and implementing a local strategy. The LDATFs support a number of organisations and initiatives at a local level which provide a range of services and activities across the region.
  3. DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement) Programme is a community-based response to the harms caused by drug-related intimidation and violence. Alongside direct support, DRIVE raises awareness, strengthens community resilience, and builds trust between residents, community services, and statutory agencies. Close collaboration exists between the partners, including An Garda Síochána, SDCC, the HSE, and local organisations.

For information, membership of the local Community Safety Partnership is capped at 30 individuals and includes the following: