Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 289: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the Garda authorities in the Bridewell, Dublin 7, will liaise with Dublin City Council to implement measures to prevent the rear of properties of the council (details supplied) in Dublin 7 from being used for drug misuse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16136/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that local Garda management meet representatives from Dublin City Council on a quarterly basis to discuss matters of mutual interest and that gardaí have discussed the problem of drug misuse at the location mentioned with Dublin City Council. I am further informed that since these discussions derelict sheds at the location have been removed, leading to a noticeable reduction in problems. Gardaí have adopted a proactive approach in this regard and have made seven arrests during the past month at the location in question.