MINUTES

OF JOINT POLICING SUB COMMITTEE MEETING

HELD ON MONDAY, 16thAPRIL 2012 AT 11.30 A.M

  1. Minutes of meeting held on 16TH January 2012

Order:Noted

  1. Garda presentation regarding Burglaries

Order: Gardai gave a comprehensive presentation on burglaries and how best to prevent them. Most intruders entering a property will either enter

through a door or a window.

The front access door to any home should be fitted,

where possible and appropriate, with the following additional

security features -

• Door Viewer, which should be wide-angled, that

will allow the occupant to identify callers before

the door is opened.

• Door Chain or Limiter which allows the occupant

to restrict the complete opening of the door

until desired.

• Hinge Bolts which will strengthen the door

against forced entry.

• Letter Tray/Restrictor

Patio doors are generally either sliding or double leaf

“French Doors” - sometimes known as “French Windows”.

. Approved anti-liftdevices should be fitted.

Security bars fitted internally, which will prevent the

doors being parted even if the locking mechanism is

forced, are also strongly recommended.

‘Shoot Bolts’ or ‘Sliding Bolts’, whichever is appropriate,

may also be fitted to reinforce security in both Patio and

French doors.

  1. Dublin Metropolitan Policing Plan

Order: Noted

  1. North Central JPC Sub Committee Work Plan 2012/2013

Order:It was agreed that there would be three public meetings – one in each of the local electoral wards.

  1. Update report on Grove Lane

Order: Withdrawn

  1. Dublin North East Drugs Task Force 2012

Order: A representative from The Drugs Task Force attended this meeting.The Drugs Task Force is responsible for implementing the National Drugs Strategy( interim )2009 and 2016 and National Substance Misuse Strategy 2012. The

Task Force operates using Partnership Principles and has membership from the statutory, voluntary and community sectors alongside public representatives. The Task Force has a number of sub committees

Task Force Sub –groups

  • Prevention and Education
  • Treatment and rehabilitation
  • Clients Forum

There are 14 Local Drugs Task Forces and 10 Regional Drugs Task Forces in Ireland.

  1. North Central Joint Police Sub Committee April Bulletin

Order: Noted

  1. Any Other Business

Order: Arrange public meeting .

  1. Agenda for next meeting 16 July 2012 at 11.30am
Councillor Gerry Breen

Cathaoirleach

Dated 17thApril 2012

Attendance:

Councillor Gerry Breen (In Chair)

Councillor Damian O’Farrell, Councillor Larry O’Toole, Councillor Pat Crimmins ,Councillor Paddy Bourke, Councillor Jane Horgan Jones, Councillor Tom Brabazon, Councillor Micheal Mac Donncha,

Deputy Sean Kenny TD

Orlagh Nic Eoin ( on behalf of Senator Averil Power )

Superintendent Paul Moran

Superintendent Joe O’Connor

Superintendent Ronan Galligan

Sergeant Peter Smith

Ms. Jenny Byrne

Leona Cronin, Dublin North East Drugs Task Force

Celine Reilly, Area Manager

Jim Kelly, Assistant Area Manager,

Aidan Fitzsimons, Area Housing Manager

Dympna Mc Cann, Senior Staff Officer

Elaine Mulvenny, Assistant Area Manager

Mary Flynn, Area Housing Manager

Apologies :

Deputy Tommy Broughan T.D.

Chief Superintendent Francis Clerkin