Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 183: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on recent media reports on the shooting dead of a person (details supplied); the steps the Garda is taking to identify the perpetrators and reassure residents of the Dublin 15 area regarding their safety from the violent crimes and shootings which have occurred in the area in recent times. [17567/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the incident to which the Deputy refers is the subject of a major ongoing Garda investigation that encompasses several Garda divisions and specialised Garda units. I am further informed that this investigation has, to date, led to a number of arrests and that it is anticipated that more arrests will follow as further progress is made. The Garda investigation team is aware that, as reported in the national press, the family of the victim has made certain approaches to prominent individuals in regard to the alleged involvement of unlawful organisations in this incident. Garda inquiries are continuing in this regard.

In regard to reassuring residents of the Dublin 15 area, I am also informed by the Garda authorities that the level of both Garda foot and mobile patrols has been increased and that the area is also the subject of intensive policing activity, in accordance with the operational goals of both Operation Crossover and Operation Anvil. Moreover, local gardaí will continue to liaise with residents and residents groups and associations in the area to ensure their concerns are met.