Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I share the Deputy’s abhorrence of what happened in Cherry Orchard the other night. In response to his question on what the State can do and is doing, first, in response to a number of incidents earlier this year, both Cherry Orchard and Ballyfermot local Garda management immediately enhanced their high-visibility policing presence, together with the support and assistance of the Dublin Metropolitan Region regional public order unit over the course of a number of weekends. This high visibility is continuing. I am advised that earlier this year, Garda management implemented and has continued a high-profile policing presence plan to reassure the community and to secure confidence in the policing in the area. This plan includes additional high-visibility pedal cycle patrols in the environs of the local shopping area, additional mobile presence in the community, support of the regional divisional roads policing unit and increased armed presence through patrolling by the regional support unit and armed support unit. There is also patrolling of open areas and the canal by the Garda mounted units.

Operation Préachán is also in operation since 20 August this year and focuses on tackling car-related crime and antisocial behaviour. As a result of this operation, seven individuals have been arrested and brought before the courts, with strict bail conditions imposed. It is a very serious issue.

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