Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 336: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps which will be taken to ensure that the incidents of anti-social behaviour including the burning of a wheelchair accessible minibus which have been occurring regularly in an area (details supplied), Dublin are not allowed to continue. [27347/05]

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 was responded to by members of the Garda Síochána on community policing duties in the area at the time. I am further informed that the fire service was contacted immediately and also attended the scene. I understand that the incident is under investigation by the gardaí at Ballyfermot Garda station.

I am assured that local Garda management are satisfied that there are adequate resources to meet the policing needs of the area and will ensure that a concentrated visible presence is maintained in the area concerned. However, the situation will be kept under review in the overall context of the needs of Garda districts throughout the country.

There are three Garda youth diversion projects in the Ballyfermot area. These projects are specifically directed at diverting young people away from crime including car theft and so called joy riding.