Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 340: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will liaise with South Dublin County Council and offer additional assistance to allow the council take more effective and immediate action, in co-operation with the Garda Síochána, in respect of the anti-social behaviour problems in the council's housing estates in Tallaght; his views on the need for action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29650/05]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Local authorities are responsible under the Housing Acts for the management and maintenance of their housing stock. Several measures have been put in place to ensure they have the capacity to fulfil these responsibilities.

The Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 contains provisions to assist local authorities in addressing problems arising on their estates from serious anti-social behaviour. Section 15 provides for exchange of information between housing authorities and relevant agencies, including the Garda Síochána.