Residents in Sandyford and Stepaside will have an opportunity to raise concerns about policing and public safety at an upcoming community meeting. The event is set to bring local people together with An Garda Síochána’s Community Policing Team for an open discussion about issues affecting the area.
The Sandyford/Stepaside Local Policing Forum public meeting will take place on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, from 7.30pm to 8.30pm at Ballyogan Parish Hall, Ballyogan Court, Dublin 18, D18 TY20.
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The meeting is designed to give residents a direct channel to discuss community safety matters with local Gardaí. Attendees can raise questions, report concerns and hear feedback on policing issues in the Sandyford, Stepaside and wider Ballyogan area.
- Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Time: 7.30pm–8.30pm
- Venue: Ballyogan Parish Hall, Ballyogan Court, Dublin 18
- Postcode: D18 TY20
All members of the public are welcome to attend. Residents who cannot find the venue or require additional information can contact the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Community Department.
Topics residents may raise
Local policing forums provide a setting for communities to discuss practical safety issues and seek updates from Garda representatives. Questions may relate to neighbourhood concerns, public order, local incidents, visibility of patrols or other matters affecting residents and businesses.
The meeting may also help community members understand how concerns can be reported and how local agencies work with residents to support safer neighbourhoods. While the forum focuses on Sandyford and Stepaside, the discussion forms part of wider Dublin news about community engagement and public safety.
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Residents can also contact the council’s Community Department on 01 205 4893 or email communitysafety@dlrcoco.ie before the event.
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How to attend the Sandyford meeting
People planning to attend should arrive at Ballyogan Parish Hall for the 7.30pm start. The meeting will conclude at 8.30pm. No advance registration requirement is stated in the council notice, and all residents are invited.
The council has also published a public meeting notice containing the event details. Anyone with specific accessibility or participation questions should contact the Community Department in advance.
Key takeaway
This Sandyford/Stepaside Local Policing Forum meeting offers residents a practical opportunity to speak directly with Gardaí about local safety. For people living or working in the area, attending on 20 October could help bring community concerns into the public discussion and support stronger local engagement.
