Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 242: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if there has been a recent upsurge in street prostitution in a residential area (details supplied) in Dublin 7; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15647/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that there has been no recent upsurge in street prostitution in the area referred to by the Deputy.

I am further informed by the Garda authorities that all gardaí at the Bridewell Garda station have been briefed on this matter and are aware of the concerns of residents in the area. In addition to normal patrols there are two plain-clothes gardaí specifically assigned to deal with this activity.