Gay Mitchell (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 636: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will investigate concerns expressed by persons in an area (details supplied) in Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19513/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy will be aware, operational matters are an issue for the management of the Garda Síochána. I am informed by the Garda authorities that officers based in Kevin Street Garda station ensure the area referred to by the Deputy receives high visibility policing that consists of patrols by uniformed gardaí, the detective units, the divisional crime task force, the special resource unit, the Garda mountain bike unit, the district drugs unit and the community policing unit. In particular, the area referred to is being targeted by the district drugs unit at Kevin Street to allay the fears of residents in relation to drug activity.

I am further assured that the Garda authorities continue to liaise with community groups and other agencies to ensure that the concerns of the community are effectively addressed and that local Garda management is satisfied with the current level of policing which they monitor and review on a continuous basis.