Council Responsibilities:
- The Council encourages and facilitates the formation of Residents Associations, and problems in estates can be reported through the Residents Association or otherwise.
- The Council will utilise all legislative means available and a multi-agency approach with An Gardai Siochana, HSE, Dept of Social Protection, Revenue Investigation Branch and other state agencies, as deemed appropriate, to combat any instances of Anti-Social Behaviour.
- Complaints regarding the conduct of Council tenants may be made on the official complaint form, which can be obtained by telephoning or writing to the Estate Management Units: South, West, and North. All reported incidents are dealt with in confidence and are investigated in a fair, impartial and objective manner.
- Local Authorities and Housing Associations in Ireland have specific powers to evict anyone who is engaging in Anti-Social Behaviour, i.e. involved in drug dealing or any behaviour that might cause danger, injury, damage or fear to people living in the area. This may include violence, threats, intimidation or harassment.
- The Council can also refuse to let a dwelling or sell one under the tenant purchase scheme on the grounds of Anti-Social Behaviour. HSE may refuse or withdraw rent supplement for a private rented dwelling where the person in question was evicted, excluded or removed from local authority housing on the grounds of Anti-Social Behaviour.