Agenda and minutes

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Minutes of the Central Area Joint Policing Sub-Committee meeting held on 12th December 2016 pdf icon PDF 85 KB

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Minutes agreed

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Progress on actions agreed at last meeting pdf icon PDF 122 KB

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Noted. Figures re hate crimes to be requested for the next meeting.

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Presentation by An Garda Síochána

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Chief Supt. Leahy presented crime statistics for the year to date and commented on the increase/decrease in figures compared to the same period last year.  The report was noted and the following matters were raised:

 

·         Cllr Cuffe requested crime figures over a longer period.  Chief Supt. Leahy to provide stats for the past 5 years at the next meeting of this Committee.

·         Members expressed their gratitude for the recent progress in profiling of criminals and also for a recent arson investigation which led to an arrest.  Report on the arson investigation to be forwarded to the public representatives.

·         Members expressed concerns in relation to anti-social behaviour on Mayor Street and surrounding streets after concerts in the 3 Arena.  Chief Supt. Leahy to update members after a meeting is held with residents.

·         Members agreed that a stronger Garda presence is needed in surrounding residential areas before and after concerts in the 3 Arena.  These issues will be raised at the next meeting of the Central Area Committee.

·         Cllr Fagan raised the issue of coaches parking on public paths at Castleforbes Street when concerts are taking place.  Chief Supt. Leahy will liaise with the Traffic Inspector and set up a meeting with NTA and Dublin Port to find a solution for coach parking in the area.

·         Members requested that Mick Clarke from DCC’s Anti Social Policy Unit be invited to the June meeting of this Committee to give an update on how DCC plan to deal with tenants engaging in anti-social behaviour.

 

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Update on criminal activity in the North Inner City

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Chief Supt. Leahy gave a verbal report.  The report was noted.  Cllr McAdam commended the Division and expressed gratitude on behalf of the JPC to the Garda Síochána for providing reassurance to the community.

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Report on upcoming events - St. Patrick's Day and Easter Monday

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Chief Supt. Leahy gave a verbal report.  The report was noted.

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Presentation on Purple Flag Award

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The presentation was noted.  Members requested a copy of the presentation. Richard Guiney raised the idea of a HSE bus to treat minor injuries on the streets like is done in some UK cities.  Cllr McAdam to contact Minister Harris in this regard.

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Reports - a) Meeting with Minister Byrne, b) Policing Forum Report, c) Drugs Task Force Report, d) Community Report pdf icon PDF 178 KB

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a)    Cllr McAdam gave a verbal report on the meeting with Minister Byrne.  He informed members that the Drugs Strategy will be announced in May and that the Heads of Bill for the supervised injection centre are being finalised.  Report was noted.  Cllr McAdam to circulate Bill to members.

 

b)    Report was noted.  Cllr McAdam to contact Minister Byrne to ask when the legislation regarding prescription drugs will commence properly and will revert to members in 2 weeks.

 

c)    Report noted.  Recovery Ireland to be invited to December meeting.

 

d)    Irene Bent circulated a written report on matters affecting the community.  The issues raised will be logged with the relevant Departments to address.

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Annual Work Plan updates pdf icon PDF 113 KB

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Report noted.

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Date of next meeting - Monday 19th June 2017 at 9.30am

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A.O.B.

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Actions Agreed

 

      i.        Figures re hate crimes to be brought to next meeting.

     ii.        Crime stats for last 5 years to be brought to next meeting.

    iii.        Report on recent arson arrest to be forwarded to public reps.

   iv.        Update to issue to members after meeting is held with residents regarding anti-social behaviour in Mayor Street area on concert nights.

    v.        Meeting to be set up with NTA and Dublin Port re coach parking on concert days.

   vi.        Mick Clarke, DCC Anti-Social Policy Unit to be invited to next meeting of this Committee. 

  vii.        Cllr McAdam to contact Minister Harris regarding HSE bus to treat minor injuries. 

 viii.        Copy of Purple Flag presentation to be forwarded to members.

   ix.        Bill re supervised injection centre to be circulated to members.

    x.        Cllr McAdam to contact Minister Byrne re date of commencement of legislation re prescription drugs.

   xi.        Recovery Academy Ireland to be invited to December meeting.

  xii.        Community Action Network to be invited to June meeting.