Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein)
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Question 495: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the anti-social behaviour involving gangs of youths drinking in North Great Georges Street (details supplied); if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the Garda is regularly called but rarely attend; and if steps will be taken to ensure that there is a Garda presence to deter this menace to both residents and pedestrians. [31713/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Local Garda management indicates that North Great Georges Street is a mainly residential area lived in by a settled community and that the street is regarded as one of the quieter streets in the locality. In the year to date there have been two recorded public order incidents in respect of the street. Licensed premises in the immediate area are regularly visited and inspected by gardaí. Local Garda management is not aware of any complaints from residents regarding the non-attendance of gardaí at incidents reported.

I am assured by the Garda authorities that the area will continue to receive regular attention from both mobile and foot patrols. Furthermore, a community garda is assigned to the area and gives the location regular and ongoing attention.