Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 525: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if the Garda Síochána will act on a traffic safety matter at a school (details supplied) in Dublin 9 as a matter of urgency. [8174/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is within the Clontarf Garda Sub-District. Local Garda management is aware of the difficulties being experienced at this location due to car access, parking and egress to three educational establishments, in particular at peak drop off and collection times.

The area is the subject of patrols, particularly during peak traffic periods, by the Community Garda and other Sub-District and District personnel, including Divisional Traffic Corps personnel. Fixed charge penalty notices are regularly issued for offences contrary to the Road Traffic Acts detected in the locality.

I am further informed that the local Community Policing Unit has been directed to monitor and address the issues referred to by the Deputy. I understand that the local Community Garda specifically allocated to the area is liaising with the management teams at the respective schools in order that appropriate measures be put in place to regulate parking, particularly at identified peak-times. A leaflet is also being distributed by the Community Policing Unit for parents / guardians, through the schools. Residents are being advised to report incidents to the local Community Garda should these difficulties continue and local Garda management will continue to monitor the situation.