John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Question 1109: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the increase in vandalism and intimidation around the Ropewalk Mews area of Ringsend; the steps he intends to take to deal with same; if closed circuit television will be installed in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1129/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the area referred to is policed by uniform and detective gardaí from Irishtown Garda station. Patrolling is also undertaken by the divisional crime task force, the community policing unit and the crime prevention unit.

A number of incidents of vandalism and intimidation in the area are currently under investigation by gardaí. Gardaí recently held a meeting with the local residents and a follow-up meeting with other agencies has been arranged to address particular issues of concern.

I am further informed by the Garda authorities that there are no plans at this time to install closed circuit television in the area, but that the possible introduction of initiatives is kept under review. I am assured that local Garda management will continue to ensure that high visibility policing is maintained in the area and that anti-social and public order issues will continue to be priority policing matters.