Authorities alerted to 2,600 reports of antisocial behaviour last year

At least 2,600 complaints linked to antisocial behaviour were made to some of the larger urban local authorities last year, figures reveal.

South Dublin County Council led the way with an staggering 1,317 complaints received last year, almost 400 more than in 2011.

Dublin City Council interviewed 672 tenants last year while Galway City Council dealt with 236 complaints.