Tony Gregory (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 344: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a report will be requested from the Garda authority regarding the complaint from a local residents group that the area (details supplied) is a haven for joyriders and unregistered motor cyclists and is strewn with burnt out vehicles and the apparent inability of the gardaí to cope with the problem; if he is satisfied that the gardaí can be adequately resourced to deal with the problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33373/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area in question is owned by Fingal County Council. The only access to this area is through privately owned land. I understand that as a result of advice, and co-operation with the gardaí, the private landowner has now limited the access to the area through his land.

I am further informed that the most recent incident in the area concerned was recorded on 17 March 2005. I am assured by the Garda authorities that policing in this area is kept under constant review in order to ensure that it is tailored to meeting changing circumstances as they occur, and that there are adequate resources to deal with the issues raised by the Deputy.