Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 493: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will work with the Garda on a major anti-social behaviour problem near an estate (details supplied) in Dublin 5. [30520/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that gardaí based at Raheny Garda station have policing responsibility for the Dublin 5 area. The personnel strength of Raheny Garda station on 24 October 2005 was 60, all ranks. Additional supporting patrols are provided by divisional units and the detective branch. There are also community police assigned to these areas which have an excellent rapport with the local community.

I am further informed that current policing plans in the area referred to by the Deputy are predicated on the prevention of anti-social and public order offences, the prevention of crime including crimes of violence against persons and property and the maintenance of an environment conducive to the improvement of quality of life of the residents. Garda patrols are directed to pay particular attention to areas where youths tend to congregate. This strategy is and will continue to be central to the delivery of a policing service to the area in question.