Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I said, an Garda Síochána is currently conducting an analysis of the reserve and will be making recommendations. That report is almost ready. Recruitment will begin next year for the Garda Reserve. I agree with Deputy Lahart that they certainly have a role to play as well.

I take the Deputy's point in respect of anti-social behaviour and the devastating impact it can have on a local community. Clearly, ongoing recruitment, focused activity and community policing are important in order to deal with that. The development of and further work by community police has been identified as a priority in this year's policing plan, which is due for discussion by the Policing Authority.

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