(i) Motions referred from the November South Central Area Committee Meeting
657 Cllr. Vincent Jackson
In view of the serious ongoing anti-social behaviour of a small group in the Drimnagh Area and their capacity to destroy the quality of life for thousands of good people, that this Area Committee requests the Minister for Justice, the Garda Commissioner and DCC to work together to address the issues with estate management, high visibility policing and serious sanctions for those responsible. In addition, we need the powers to be to set up a task force which could be resourced and mobile to deter this type of behaviour.
658 Cllr. Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee notes with deep concern the high level of anti-social behaviour in and around Brickfield Park during Halloween. This Committee calls on Dublin City Council, Gardaí, resident’s associations, local youth services and political representatives to work together on a plan to reduce the anti-social behaviour in this area. This work will be coordinated by a local task force that will report back to the SCAC on a monthly basis. The task force will cease to exist at the earliest opportunity
659 Cllr. Paul Hand
This Area Committee notes with concern the recent spate of anti-social behaviour in the Drimnagh area. In order to improve the situation now and into the future we request that an interdepartmental working group/task force be established with staff from DCC, the Gardaí, local schools, local projects, TUSLA and others with a view to improving the situation, whether it be a policing solution and or increased investment in social services.
660 Cllr. Greg Kelly
This Area Committee expresses its concern with the ongoing anti-social Behaviour in Drimnagh. We recognise the need for a joint approach in tackling this with DCC, The Gardaí, Youth Workers, Community Groups, politicians and most importantly the residents. We call on the funding to be made available from the relevant state bodies to help tackle this issue for the people of Drimnagh.
Emergency Motion from Councillor Daithí De Róiste referred from the November Area Committee Meeting
That this Area Committee deplores the anti-social behaviour visited upon residents in Cedarbrook, Cherry Orchard at the weekend which follows on from a recent escalation of thuggish activity and calls on DCC Management to liaise with local Gardaí for an update on the incident, and to arrange a meeting where plans will be presented to prevent such instances occurring in the future.
(ii) Two submissions from Cllr. Criona Ni Dhalaigh
a. Anti-Social Behaviour around the environs of the 40 Steps James St/Ceannt Fort.
b. St. Catherine’s Grave Yard (provision of a Crime Prevention Officer)
(iii). One submission from Cllr. Ray McHugh
a. Antisocial issues at the Bike Stand at the Bluebell Shops, Drimnagh
(iv). One submission from Cllr. Vincent Jackson
Infringement of the 3 tonne ban on heavy vehicles using Ballyfermot Road / Sarsfield Road.
(v) Late submission from Cllr. Daithí Doolan
The Dublin South Central JPC subcommittee supports the establishment of a task force, as agreed at the recent South Central Area Committee, to tackle the causes and consequences of anti-social behaviour in Drimnagh. The JPC encourages the Chief Superintendent to fully engage with other stakeholders in the process.
(vi) The date of next JPC meeting is Monday 26th February 2018 @ 2.30pm
Bruce Phillips
Acting Area Manager
Monday 26th November 2018
Minutes:
i) Motions referred from the November South Central Area Committee Meeting
657 Cllr. Vincent Jackson
In view of the serious ongoing anti-social behaviour of a small group in the Drimnagh Area and their capacity to destroy the quality of life for thousands of good people, that this Area Committee requests the Minister for Justice, the Garda Commissioner and DCC to work together to address the issues with estate management, high visibility policing and serious sanctions for those responsible. In addition, we need the powers to be to set up a task force which could be resourced and mobile to deter this type of behaviour.
Order: Noted
658 Cllr. Daithí Doolan
This Area Committee notes with deep concern the high level of anti-social behaviour in and around Brickfield Park during Halloween. This Committee calls on Dublin City Council, Gardaí, resident’s associations, local youth services and political representatives to work together on a plan to reduce the anti-social behaviour in this area. This work will be coordinated by a local task force that will report back to the SCAC on a monthly basis. The task force will cease to exist at the earliest opportunity.
Order: Noted
659 Cllr. Paul Hand
This Area Committee notes with concern the recent spate of anti-social behaviour in the Drimnagh area. In order to improve the situation now and into the future we request that an interdepartmental working group/task force be established with staff from DCC, the Gardaí, local schools, local projects, TUSLA and others with a view to improving the situation, whether it be a policing solution and or increased investment in social services.
Order: Noted
660 Cllr. Greg Kelly
This Area Committee expresses its concern with the ongoing anti-social Behaviour in Drimnagh. We recognise the need for a joint approach in tackling this with DCC, The Gardaí, Youth Workers, Community Groups, politicians and most importantly the residents. We call on the funding to be made available from the relevant state bodies to help tackle this issue for the people of Drimnagh.
Order: Noted.
Emergency Motion from Councillor Daithí De Róiste referred from the November Area Committee Meeting
That this Area Committee deplores the anti-social behaviour visited upon residents in Cedarbrook, Cherry Orchard at the weekend which follows on from a recent escalation of thuggish activity and calls on DCC Management to liaise with local Gardaí for an update on the incident, and to arrange a meeting where plans will be presented to prevent such instances occurring in the future.
Order: Noted.
The members discussed the serious anti-social behaviour in the Cedarbrook area, in particular the incidents over the preceding weekend. It was proposed that Dublin City Council examine the residents request that some of the access routes to the Cedarbook Estate could be blocked to stop car racing and joyriding. Superintendent Brendan Connolly committed to a full investigation of the incident and endeavoured to work with the local community regarding these issues.
(i) Two submissions from Cllr. Criona Ni Dhalaigh
a. Anti-Social Behaviour around the environs of the 40 Steps James St/Ceannt Fort.
Order: Noted.
b. St. Catherine’s Grave Yard (provision of a Crime Prevention Officer)
Order: Noted
Inspector Karen Barker explained that a community Garda does patrol the area however, they would look at increasing the patrol.
(iii). One submission from Cllr. Ray McHugh
a. Antisocial issues at the Bike Stand at the Benbulbin shops in Drimnagh
Order: Noted
(iv). One submission from Cllr. Vincent Jackson
a. Infringement of the 3 tonne ban on heavy vehicles using Ballyfermot Road / Sarsfield Road.
Order: Noted.
(v) Late submission from
The Dublin South Central JPC subcommittee supports the establishment of a task force, as agreed at the recent South Central Area Committee, to tackle the causes and consequences of anti-social behaviour in Drimnagh. The JPC encourages the Chief Superintendent to fully engage with other stakeholders in the process.
Order: Noted
(vi) The date of next JPC meeting is Monday 25th February 2019 @ 2.30pm
(vii) Anti-social behaviour in Bluebell.
Members discussed the serious anti-social incident which occurred on Sunday night in the Bluebell area and the following issues were discussed.
· The great loss to the community
· The need for 24-hour security manned security.
· Extra Garda presence in the area
Councillor Vincent Jackson
Chairperson
5th December 2018
Attendance: -
Apologies:
Councillor Hazel de Nortúin, Councillor Daithí Doolan, Superintendent John P. Gordon, Councillor Ray McHugh, Joyce Reid, Aoife Carragher, John MacEvilly, Acting Senior Executive Officer, South Central Area;
Councillors:
Councillor Pat Dunne, Councillor Críona Ní Dhálaigh, Councillor Vincent Jackson, Councillor Michael Mullooly, Councillor Greg Kelly, Councillor Rebecca Moynihan
Gardaí:
Chief Superintendent Kevin Gralton, (Crumlin), DMR South.
Chief Superintendent Lorraine Wheatley (Ballyfermot) DMR West
Superintendent Brendan Connolly, (Clondalkin/Ballyfermot/Blanchardstown), DMR West.
Inspector Karen Barker (Kevin Street and Kilmainham) DMR South Central
Community Representative:
Joe Donohoe, Eddie Darcy.
Officials:
Bruce Phillips, Acting Area Manager, South Central Area;
Kay Noonan-Cork, Acting Senior Executive Officer, Ballyfermot Area Office;
Tony Smithers, Acting Area Housing Manager, South Central Area Office;
Chris Butler, Area Housing Manager, Crumlin Area Office
Ruth Dixon, Staff Officer, South Central Area Office.